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Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-04-05
England Getting ships Ready fov she
Transportation Of Troops ana Horsan


transportation Of Troops and Horsss
LONDON, March 2S.-The Daily News
states that the Representatives OF the
Admiralty were IN Liverpool yesler-
day inspecting steamers OF the several
Atlantic companies with the view to
their employment In the transportation
Of troops 10 case of emergency.
The Times states that the Assistance
iron-screw troop-shIp Of 2,0SS tons, Is
the only transport In service specially
fitted to carry cavalry. During the
last few days, an order has been re-
ceived at Portsmouth that ell treop.
ships, including five Indian troopers,
must have their hatchwAys enlarged
and other alterations made 30 as TO al
low horses and ambulance and baggage
wagons being lowered below. Besides
carrying complete battalion, each
troop.ship will be required 10 convey
about twelve wagons and sixty horses.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-04-05
THE MemphIs Avalanche thus lnvltts

IHE memphis AValancne mus lnVlIts
q prominent citizen Of Tennessee to
travel the same road over which II sent
Dorsey Thomas at the last Gubernato.
rial election In that State:
1--WE do not know whether General
Humes could be induced to make the
canvass for Governor, but his consent
10 do so would prove gratifying 10 a
large number Of his friends and ad.
mirers, not In West Tennessee alone,
butthroughout the Sts'e. Gen. Humes
is q man Of sffairs. He possesses in
abundance ability, energy and firm.
ness, and would make Chief Execu'
tive Of whom the people Of the State
would be proud"
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-04-05

About the adulterated, cheap baking
powders in comparison with DooLEY's
YEAST POWDER. The latter is strictly
pure, wholesome, and is put up full
weight. satisfactory results IN using
are guaranteed every time.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-04-05
Reported change In AustrIa,s PolIoy.

LONDON, March 2S.--The Daily Tel
egraph has Vienna dispatch saying a
sudden and unaccountable change in
the Governments attitude is reported.
It is said that Count Andrassy has only
been feigning concurrence with the
Court party. That he i0 now prepar-
ing to oppose Russia openly with the
entire Hungarian party at his back.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-04-05
The olImmerine conrrann.

LONDON, March 28.-The London
correspondent Of the Manchester
Guardian says the improved symptoms
OF the Eastern question noticed Vestar-
day have rapidly passed away, and the
Congress is now regarded as virtually
abandoned,
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-04-05

IT 10 currently reported in the press
that some OF the negroes who joined
the Liberian emigration scheme were
taken 10 Cuba and sold into slavery.
The negroes should be warned of the
danger Of trusting to the promises Of
so.called Northern philanthropists.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-04-05

WITH Russia taCkling him on one
side and Blaine prodding him on the
other, the British Lion is in anything
but q comfortable Ok.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-04-05

MISS LULA DICKSON will give the
atrieal entertainment In Jackson soon
after the close Of Lent.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-04-05
WEEKLY ADVERTISING RATES:
Friday Morning, March 20.

IT would be hard to improve on the
weather we are now enjoying. Old
Probs, we thank you.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-04-05
Territorial Northumberland.

PARIS, March 2S.--A Vienna dis.
patch says the pro-Russlan party are
urging the Government 10 accept Bos-
mia, Herzegovina, and territory Oh the
Aegean sea.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-04-05

out fault IA the matter, and very tep-
erly heard yOu state che claims 0f 4el
Sullivan, e be had 20 infDFmailoHo
tie acceptance, and / kneW had gkea
great doubts OF II. Il is easy epough
70 excite nnklnd feeling amoag gealle-
men, bat In this case agree that there
was none, nor any occasion foF angsa
Very truly yours, ssl slfs
JOHN SHERMAN, Secretary.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-04-05
Montgomery BlaiF's Resolutions
Passed by the Maryland House Of
Dologataa. -.- ..e

ANNAPoLIs, March 28.-Ths House
of Delegates by 46 yeas to 26 nsys,
passed the Joint Resolutions offered by
Montgomery Blair on the 10Th Of
March, instruCting the Attorney.G Gem
eFal Of this State to exhibit 3 bill IN the
supreme Court Of the United States on
behalf Of the State Of Maryland, with
proper parties thereto, setting forth the
feet that due effect was not given 10
the Electoral vote cast By this State on
the 9th day Of December, 1915, by rea-
son Of the fraudulent returns made
from other States.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-04-05

WASHINGTON, March 2S.--The fol-
lowing, in reply TO Congressman
Thompson, is thought worth sending
verbatim:
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-13
The House judiciary Committee.

WASHINGTON, April 12.-The House Judi
ciary Committee to-day decided to report ad-
versely upon Fryes bill, referring to the
Court of Claims all claims now pending be-
fore the different departments Of the govern
ment.
The committee agreed to report favorably
upon the bill exempting postal employees
from petit jury service; and also upon the bill
providing for the appointment of an Assistant
Attorney General for the Postoffice Depart
ment
The committee discussed the course to be
pursued with reference to the Pacific Rail-
road funding bill lately passed bv the Senate
when the same comes to the House, and it
will agree that no objection should be made to
putting it upon its passage at once; but if it
should be decided by the House to refer it, the
chairman is to move to refer it to the Judicial
nv Committee
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-13
The House Postomce Committee.

WASHINGTON, April 12-The House Com
mittee on Postoffice and Postroads to-day
met at the department and examined
Resides, the expert of the committee, and
formerly special agent of the department
He made statement, in reply to question
propounded by the acting chairman, Mr.
Slemmons, OF Arkansas, with reference to his
appointment as special agent In August, 1877,
and the instructions given him at that time
In relation to his duties
He was told by Postmaster General Key to
proceed to Mississippi and Arkansas and use
his own judgment in investigating the lettings
of contracts for river routes. He concluded
that he could have carried on his investiga-
ton with equally favorable results right in
the department, by the use OF it's records, as
he did not obtain any additional information
by his trip.
He recommended, however, to the depart
ment the abolishment OF the routes on the
Arkansas, Wachita and White rivers, for
which Major Adams held the contracts The
order for discontinuance was made, but in
compliance with requests from the Memphis
Chamber OF Commerce it WAS rescinded He
then recommended to the sub-contractors
under Major Adams to make their bids direct
to the department.
The committee then examined Capt D. +.
Blanks Of New Orleans, who is the manager
OF steamboat line from New Orleans to
Camden, Ark, and a sub-contractor under
Major Adams. He advocated the continuance
of the river routes as commercial necessity
His examination will be continued tomorrow
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-13
The LOG War-Mr. Adams Must Proceed
to Business or n House Committee VIII
Take Charge of the Matter

WASHINGTON, April Representative
Acklen, of Louisiana, at whose instance a
special commissioner named Adams was sent
by the Secretary Of the Interior to inves-
tigate the charges of corrupt practices on the
quired some notoriety In connection with the
timber depredations in Calcasieu parish, La,
this evening received dispatch from Mr.. L.
Sewell, who accompanied Adams, to the Ell
feet that Adams had not yet arrived In Cal
casieu parish, but is hobnobbing with Carter
in New Orleans.
Sewell says that this important investiga-
tion is delayed beyond all reasonable limits,
and that the charges against Carter can be
easily proven. He asserts that such corrup-
tion will be disclosed as will astonish even
Secretary Schurz.
Mr.. Acklen has telegraphed to New Or
leans that unless impediate steps are taken,
he will move resolution in the House for the
appointment Of a committee of investigation
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-13
Turf NOtAs.

New YORK, April 12.-The stallion Young
Sentinel, by Sentinel, dam by American Star,
chased on the eighth instant by VIM. Fl.
Beebe, of Newberg, N. Y, at sale under a
mortgage, for s23OO. Pat. Day, the late
owner, was offered $1,000 for him last season
On March % VIM. Archer, the famous Eng
lish jockey, was thrown by Salvanic and died
from the injuries received.
Survivor, the famous race horse, died re-
Gently at Napoleon, La.
Smuggler is to be withdrawn from the turf
and placed in the stud. He will go to Abdal-
lah Park, KY. where w. FL. Wilson will take
charge OF him. His record Of 2:154 heads
the list Of stallion performances ON the turf
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-13
AFFAIRS IN CALCASIEU.
THE INVESTIGATION DELAYED UN-
NECESSARILY by ADAMS DETEN-
TlON IN NEW ORLEANS.
Recognition Of the Rights of the People
by COnsress-Early Revelations Prom
ised as to the Methods Of Special

Recognition Of the Rights Of the People
by COngress-Early Revelations Prom
ised as to the Methods Of Special
Agents.
Especial to the Democrat
LAKE CHARLES April 12.-After Mr.. Sec
retary Schurz agreed to the demand made by
the Hon, j. II. Acklen, that l should be sent
here to aid In the investigation, and in conse-
quence Of Mr.. Adams having already left,
Mr.. Acklen hurried me off to Calcasieu, so as
not to cause unnecessary delay Mr. Adams,
it Is said, is detained at New Orleans, and this
important investigation delayed beyond rea-
sonable limits.
THE PICAYUNE
is In error when it asserts that am engaged
in wordy recriminations with Agent Carter
It is not my method to waste my time in
small talk. l have, in straightforward and
unmistakable manner, namely, by affidavit,
accused Agent Carter of corrupt practices,
which can be easily and promptly proved
when the investigation is faced.
The Hon. J. Fl. Acklen was indefatgable in
making the Secretary understand the neces-
sity OF prompt action. Mr. Acklen. aided by
the Congressional delegation, has obtained
from Congress, that recognition Of the rights
Of the people Of this section Of the country
that they did not obtain from the Federal
courts and Federal officials of Louisiana.
Independent of our own delegation, l was
well received and aided with able and earnest
advice from Senator Lamar and the Hon. j.
Hooker, NJ. G., both of Mississippi.
Mr.. Schurz and the people of Louisiana
will soon learn how agents, unmatched, may
abuse their trusts. l.. SEwELL.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-13
The IlIineis State Democratic C0nven.
tiOn-The Platform.

SPRINGFIELD, H.. April 12.-After reading the
platform. W. W. O'Bryan. OF Chicago. sent up a
resolution eomplmenting and indorsing Com
gres-m man Sprfl ger for his independenes in
voting for Gn. Shi,lds for Doorkeeper OF the
House Of Representatives.
The resolution created great excitement and
while Col. UBryan was attempting to speak In.
its favor. motion TO adjourn sine die was de-
clared carried amid a scene Df confusion
The preamble 10 the platform OF the Illinois
Democratic party Is as follows:
The Dem ocracy of Illinois, assembled In con-
vention. congratulate the country on the fieaI
settlements Of the questions re- ulfing from the
iate civit war upon principles of local self
government 30 long supported by tie Demo-
cratic. party. and reaffirm c0nfidenea In the
capacity OF the people TO govern themselves,
and their belief In The supremacy of the civil
over the military power; liberty of individual
action, uneontrolled by sum ptuary laws: sep
aratinn OF church ard state; support Of free
common schools. and the duty OF all to Yield 70
the lawfully expressed will of the M aiority.
supplement to the Platforms
The following was adopted:
ReSOired, That the acts OF the leaders OF the
Republican party in defeating the choice OF the
people for President and Vice President Is the
monster political crim@ Of the age. and crime
against Tree government and the elective fran
chisf., which can only be- cOnt0ned when the
criminals are driven rom power and consigned
to 1nfamy by the people whom they have thus
outraeef: and We denounee the act Of the
President In appointing 20 high effies corrupt
mens eTs OF retHrninx boa-ds as reward for
their infamous conduct. We condemn the off,
Gers OF the Federal government who hive at
temBted to interfere with the administration Of =
justice ~ me SsUxts ii Louisiana
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-13

SOUTHWEST PASS, April 10, 6 p. m-Ba-
rometer $780, Wind east, light.
No arrivals or departures.
PORT EADs, April 12,6 p. m-Wind east,
light Weather clear.
Arrived: British ship Mataura, Horner
master, "a davs from Havre via Key West, in
ballast to A. K Miller L. Co
Spanish bark Aranco, Biera master, 10 days
from Matanzas in ballast to Puig, Carol Il
Co.
Spanish bark Catalina Gorodo master, 0
days from Havana, in ballast to Charles and
Gilbert Green Il Co.
master, 8 days from Ruatan, with fruit to
JOS. Tore.
American schooner r. B. Locke, Pitri mas
ter, days from Port Cortez, with fruit to G..
Grande.
Sailed: Ship Annie NJ. Law, barks Queen OF
India and Norma.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-13
and the committee finally agreed to take
vote upon the measure next Tuesday.
FitZ John P0rter-A Review Granted.
WASHINGTON, April 12.--The following order

WASHINGTON, April 12.-The following order
explains itself:
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY.
Adjutani Generals Office.
Washington, d. G.. April 10. 1878. }
The following order has been received from
the War Department. An appeal has been made
to the President. as follows:
NEW YORK March 0, 1873.
ITO His Excellencv Rutherford B. Hayes. Presi-
dent of the United States:
"Sr-I most respectfully but most urgently
renew my oft repeated appeal TO nave you
,eyew my ask i as mater Of 19Ps tbs
ground heretofore state cd. that public justice
cannot be satisfied 80 long az my appeals re
aentence and made to folinw my daily life.
For this reason, # for He ether, my eaaa is
ever within reach Of executive as Well as legis-
Il beg to present copies Of papers heretofore
presented bearing upon my case. and trust that
you will deem 1t proper one Ter your prompt
and favorable consideration. Ii DO not make
It plain that have been wronged alone am
the sufferer. II DO make it ulain that great
injustice has been done me. then am sure that
will be glad that tho opportunity for my vindl-
cation has not been denied.
Very respectfully !F}Tz yrzrfi John PORTER
In order that the President may be fully in
formed Of the case Of Fi'z John Porter, late
to act advsedly upon his application for relief
in said case. o board is hereby convened by
order Of the President to examine In come G.
ton with the records Of the trial Of the court
martial of Major General Porter. such new
evidence relative to the merits Of said case, as
is now on file in the War Department. together
with such other evidence as may be presented
to said board. and to report. with reasons for
their conclusion. what action. II any. in their
opinion Justice requires should be taken ON
said application by the President.
Detail for the board. Major Gen. J. N. Scho-
field. Brig Gen. A. II. Terry. Col; g. W. Getty;
convene at West Point, N Y. on the twenty
second day OF June, 1878, and is uhoIized to
adjourn from time to time. and to sit in such
places ss may be deemed ex pedient.
By commaDd Of Gen. Sherman.
E. D. TOWNSEND. Adjutant General.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-13

The signal service telegraphic reports from
other points, dated at 8 AS p. m. give the tenn
perature as follows:
Cairo 7So, Cincinnati H. Davenport 67, Du-
buque 81, Galveston rs, Indianola "a, Keokuk
rs, Lacrosse SO, Leavenworth n, Louisville
76, Memphis 70, Nashville IS, New Orleans rs,
Omaha 66, Pttsburg 63, Shreveport 50, ST.
Louis 50, st. Paul Sc, Vicksburg 81, Yankton
I'd. IT, 81. Augusta 70, Corsicana "a, Key West
80, Mobile Is, Montgomery n, Savannah "a.
LOCAL OBSERVATIONS.
Corrected daily by L. FriRerio. No. 30 Chartres
Friday, April r.. 8 a. m. 2p.m. 6p. M
Thermometer . G3 78 rs
Barometer ..... 1886 299o 2985
Weather clear.
Prevailing winds -East-southeast and east.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-13
The New syndicate-Resumpti ptiOn- Sher-
mans Views.

NEW YORK, April 12.-secretary Sherman
has made arrangements with the representa-
tives of the per cent syndicate to place
100000 of the ~ per cent bonds at ST o1lIa
and accrued interest; u Of per cent to be
allowed for commissions and expenses By
the terms Of the contract the syndicate is not
compelled to take more than 100000 900, but
no doubt is felt that the whole amount will be
taken.
Secretary Sherman expressed great conf
by January 1, 1879, and now feels assured
that this view is shared by prominent bank
ers, who said that the Secretary had made a
good bargain.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-13
ENGLAND.
Leitrim-An Exciting scene In the House
Of Commons.

LoNDoN, April 13-There was an exciting
scene in the House of Commons last evening
During the debate O'Donnell Parnell virtn-
ally justified the Lord Of Lietrm, while all
the other Irish members denounced and re-
pudated him. The reporters were excluded
from the House during the debate O'Don-
neips motion censuring the government for
the adoption OF cOersiye measures In Donegal
was defeated
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-13
sherman's Interview with the Sugar Inn
pOrterS.

New YORK, April 12-Secretary Sherman
was to-day waited upon at the custom-house
by number Of sugar i'm porters of this city,
who expressed their views in regard to the
proposed new tariff on sugar, now pending
before Congress; but the Secretary said that
he had no option in the matter, and his duty
would only be to execute the law after it
passed. The Secretary will leave town to-
morrow
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-13
CANADA.
The OraHgemen Peiiiioned TO Abandon
Their Twelfth of July Process sion.

MONTREAL. April IA petition. signed by all
the Protestant clergymen of this city. has been
addressed to the v rious Orange lodges, re-
au-eting them 0 abandon their propc sed pro-
also largely signed by influential laymen, and
the Orangemen Lave called meeting to con-
slider the mater. Should they per let in walk
ing, much blood will no doubt be shed.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-13
Discussion of .herman's Sale of Bonds

WASHINGTON, April 12-The Committee on
Banking and Currency discussed to-day the
action of the Secretary of the Treasury in
selling bonds. Considerable Indignation was
course pursued by the Secretary, who. it was
claimed, was endeavoring to cut off all fur
ther financial legislation during the session
Of Congress-
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-13
Austria Cannot Accept the Treaty.

LONDON, April pa dispatch from Vienna
says the ke,0 Free Press declares that Aus
tria cannot accept the treaty Of San Stefano,
which, it says, would be equivalent to abdi-
eating Austrian rights.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-13

WASHINGTON. April 12-The House Com
mittee on Patents to-day authorized the
chairman to report to the Committee on APP
preparation resolution that it is the sense of
the Committee on Patents that it is unwise to
reduce the present salary OF the principal ex-
aminers of patents inasmuch as the pres
ent salaries are not excessive for the skilled
labor required. The committee also further
discussed the bill for a general revision of the
patent laws
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-13
WEATHER PROBABILITIES.

WASHINGTON. April 10. a.m.-Indications for
Saturday:
For the South Atlantic and Gulf States,
warmer, clear or partly cloudy weather. south
winds. stationary or falling barometer. followed
In Texas by rain areaa.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-13
A Branch Mint wanted.

WASHINGTON, April 12,-Representative
Bell, OF Georgia, to-day argued before the
ures in behalf ' Of Tie establshment % me- = Of ia
branch mint at Athens, Ga.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-13
PRICE, FIVE CENTS.

He was released by order of the Court Of APP
peals, after an imprisonment OF fifteen
had previously been brought against him,
and he was confined In Ludlow street Jail, In
default OF $4,000, 600 bail.
His subsequent escape from jail and flight
to Spain, and the many efforts made to se-
cure his release from Imprisonment, are
familiar TO the public
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-13
Torpedo Experiments.

WASHINGTON, April 12-The House Com
mttee on Naval Affairs to-day agreed to re-
port in favor of an appropriation Of s25o,00O
in the prosecution of torpedo experim ents.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-13
Indian Affairs.

HELENA, D. T, April 12.-The Indian news
from the North is interesting. The situation
there is in some respects critical, although it
appears to be a little more threatening to the
Canadian authorities than to the United
States. On this side of the border the young
braves are bullying their neighbors, both red
and white, and there is danger that hostilities
may follow.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-13

LONDON, April PA dispatch from st.
Petersburg says: The journal de st. Peters-
burg, In its leading article to-day, assumesa a
less defiant tone. 1t says that II the great
powers will find com promise that can be
honorably accepted In Russian interests, Rus
sia will modify the treaty
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-13
Failure Of the International Regatta.

NEW YORK, April 12.-Advices from Paris
state that there will be no international re-
gatta held at that city this season. owing to
failure to raise the funds necessary to carry
out the progromme
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-13
Moses-Heartux PestueueS.

NEW YoBK, April I2.-The hearing In the
matter of Franklin ]. Moses. ex- Governor of
South Carolina. charged with forgery which
was to have come up this afternoon before
Judge Donohue. was By request Of both sides
postponed until Monday.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-13
Resumption Rep n.

WASHINGTON, April 12.-The Senate Com
mittee on Finance had a five hours session
the resumption act. There was good deal
Of Argument by the members pro and con,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-13
Gort seha kan's Indirect Reply to Austria

LONDON April 12.-The Central Ne,os pub
lishes telegram OF doubtful authenticity,
purporting to be a summary Of the circular
accompanying Prince Gortschakoff's reply to
Lord Salisbury, but which rather seems to be
reply to Austria's objections.
The telegram says Prince Gortschakof en-
beavers to refute Austria's objections. point
by point, and declares that Russia has fully
redeemed her promises to Austria, even at
the risk OF alternating the Servians. He ex-
presses surprise that Austria has not seized
the opportunity to check the disorders In
Bosnia and Herzegovina, either by annexation
or by imposing reforms.
Prince GOrtschakoff In conclusion suggests
a settlement on the basis Of g. congress by
separate agreement between the various
courts as to the notifications to be introduced
into the treaty Of Paris, and dsclaims all re-
sponsibility for further complications Ii the
powers refuge to agree to this course.