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The New York herald., 1878-12-20
THE BULGARIAN CROWN.
ANOTHER ALEXANDER +!

WASHINGTON, Dec 49, 1878.
To THE EDITOR THE HERALD
Will you confer boon upon the citizens of Wash
ingon by adding to the long list of your candidates
for the Bulgarian throne the illustrous of our
"ExBoss,' A. II. shepherd The Boss is just tho
for the Bulgarans. He is simply immense on
improvements, and no well regulated government
get along without national debt, the Boss
would run up for them in the course of few
months that would satisfy their utmost expectations
Bulgaria would blossom as the rose under the
Boss" Every farm would have nice patent
poultce pavement. which it would not be
necessary to relay more than in three months:
he would level all the mountains fill up all the VAL
leys and introduce all the modern ring improvements
in the shape of real estate pools and pavement COM
panies. The Boss is ont of employment just now.
and is likely to remain for some time. We all
interested i'll him in Washington and beg the Bull
garans will take him. We will cheerfully make them
present of Alexander the Great and all mis- ring.
who are just now the most melancholy looking set Of
statesmen at the capital. FARRAGUT SQUARE.
The New York herald., 1878-12-20
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10, 1873
On motion Of Mr.. AckLEN. (dem.) of La. J. S.
Young was sworn in u member to fill the vacancy
occssioned in the Fifth Congressional district of
Louisiana by the death of ]. J. Leonard.
Mr.. CABELL, (dcm.) Of Va, asked leave to offer
resolution rccitng the charges made against Alex
ander Rivers Judge of the United States District
Court for the Western District of Virginia, in regard
TO his action issuing wris Of habeas corpus for
the bringing before him the persons of two prison
crs now in custody of.state officers justice under
the charge Of murder, and directing the Judiciary
Committee to inquire into the facts connected with
his action and what action should be taken in rcla
ton thereto.
aIr WHITE. .rcp.) of Pa. and Mr.. HALE. rcp.) Of
NJ? objected.
MIR CAprLI, Of Virginia. hoped that the objectors
would be noted.
Mr.. TOWNSEND, (rep.) of y. ", inquired If members
were to be mcnaced in the discharge Of their duties
He understood the gentlemen from Virginia to call
who objected. and that was q breach OF privilege
The srEAKER-The reporters bound to note
Mr. WnIrE-Oh, IL did not alarm anybody.
Mr.. CADELL-I neither menaccd anybody nor in
tended 10 menace anybody. and when intend to do
sv will make demonstration the gentleman tMr.
Townscnd) will not mistake. merely wanted 20 put
on record who objected to simple resolution of in
Mr.. SPARKS, idem.) of Ill.-The minority have
right to object and they avail themselves of that
right very frequently.
by this time there great deal OF confusion in
the Hall. and Mr.. AcKLIN, of Louisiana. suggested
that the Riot act should be read.
Mr.. TOWNSEND, of New York. remarked that that
should have been read during the late election in
Louisiana, to which Mr. AcK1EN, of Louisiana
tortcd that the same thing might DO said of New
York.
THE TROUBLESOME INDIANS.
At twenty minutes to one the House went into
Committee of the Whole tMr. Ligon. of Alabama, in
the chair on the Indian Appropriation bill
Mr.. THRocKMoRToN tdcni.) OF Texas, offered
amendment providing that no Indians living outside
of the Indian Territory shall be moved into that
Territory unless authorized by act OF Congress.
The amendment favored by Mcssrs. Throck-
morton and Mills, Of Texas, and opposed by Mr..
Sparks, of Illinois.
Mr.. REGAIN, (dem.) of Texas, supported tho amend
mcnt. As IL was. the Indian Territory barrier
to the advancement of civilization, and he hoped
none of the wild, roaming tribes would be placed
upon the borders Of three great States to rob and
murder the inhabitants
Mr.. BOONE. idem.) of Ky., thought IL would be alb
solute cruelty to the Indians to bring them from the
North and put them in the warm climate of the Ind
ian Territory II would be better to put them ut
once TO the bayonet.
Mr.. TowNsESp of New York. opposed the amend
ment. The sooner the entire Indian race was in the
Territory Gf need bc-aye, and 1t did need beunder
the guns Of the army the better. Five thousand men
The New York herald., 1878-12-20
A PHILOSOPHER NOMINATED.
NEW York. Dec. 10. 1873


To THE EDITOR or THE HEnAID:-
In behalfof large and influential representative
class in the community would respectfully present
for the Bulgarian throne the honorcd name Of Dr..
Teodor Micrson. of this city. His public spirit il
known TO all citizens; his selfsacrifcing devotion
to the cause of reform in the administration Of civil
affairs has been proved more than one well con-
tested battle field tho political struggles of the past
few years his experience in the ingrattudo of repub-
lies has fuly tested his philosophy. and his thor
o,,gh familiarity with historical events known only
to those to whom he has narrated them.
affords additional qualification for the throne OF
new monarchy the inhabitants of which have not yes
had the bcnent of his instructive narratives II he
can be induced 10 waive in the public interest his
well known aversion to permitting tho uso OF his
name for public Office satisfied that his inertia
must drive all other candidates from the field and
that the Bulgarian throne will thus bc occupied by
one who although American citizen. is one of tho
few who can also bc Justly regarded as represcnta
tive German May we not hope that In this way y
second Bismarck will "ccme 10 Judgment" " the
lasting credit Of both hemispheros q n 4
The New York herald., 1878-12-20
A scEPTRE FOR G. F. TRAIN.

e.
To THE EDITOR THE HERALD
am surprised that no one has thus far suggested
for the throne of Bulgaria that eminent scholar
former, psychologist, that embodiment of universal
talent. George Francis Train. Commanding in ap-
pearance, he is well calculated to inspire the re-
spect due the sovereign of that adoescent king
dom. Injured to hardship and privation, he
would be nothing daunted by revolution> OF
economical habits in diet and dress. he wouldi
husband the resources of his subjects with
the greatest His wonderful psychologist force
would keep in subsection all unruly Ones He would
never lose his electricity by hand shaking The cul-
ture OF the festive peanut would be his first care
His great mind would grasp the petty details Of
government and court life He has relatives or
friends whom to lavish ofces. but would bostovp.
them carefully and judiciousy. Need say more
From all the statesmen, politicians, soldiers named
for tho high honor g. r. T. is the man. best Of all to
conduct in triumph to Tirnova- Let the people Of,
Bulgaria reflect long ere they choose another.
ST. GILES,
The New York herald., 1878-12-20
BAD FEELING TOWARD THE ABORIGINES.
Clearing the Way for the March
of Civilization.
BURNSIDE ON ARMY REORGANIZATION.
Difficulty Of Making Up the Blaine Inves-
tigatng Committee.
FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.

WASHINGTON Dec. 10, 1873
THE BLAINE INVESTIGATING CoMAIITTEE-DIsIN-
CLINATION OF REPUBLICAN SENATORS TO
SERVE.
The anxiety Of the republican Senator's not to
serve Mr.. Blaines investigating committee was so
great there at last threat of conscrpton. 1t
was finally determined. however. that subcommit-
tee of republicans should select the victims and.
accordingly, Messrs Blaine Allison and Christiancy
picked out Senators Teller of Colorado. Cameron
of Wisconsin, Kirkwood, of Iowa. Mcmillan
OF Minnesota and Senator Hoar for chairman.
The general comment is that Mr.. Blaine seems to
have selected with good deal of judgment the re-
publican Senator'S who will be least missed from
their places The democrats selected the mem
bers of their side, Messrs Bayard, Wallace. Garland
and Bailey.
The New York herald., 1878-12-20
SOUTH CAROLINA BONDS.
ONE AND HALF MILLIONS OF OBLIGATIONS IN
VALIDATED.

ONE AND A HALF MILLIONS OF oBLTGATfoNs IN
VALIDATED.
COLUMBIA, Dec 49, 1873.
The Court of Claims. popularity known as the Bond
Court consisting of three Circuit Judges announced
its decision to-day upon the questions submitted In
relation to portion of the consolidated bonds, cou
pons and certificates of stock issued act Of
1873 known the Consolidated act. The opn
ion holds that the vouchers" upon which
said consolidated bonds and stocks were
issued specified in the conclusions reached by the
Court amounting to about $l,500.000 of the said
bonds and stocks. not issued In accordance with
the law aud authorized 10 be consolidated under the
act Of 1873, and that the consolidated bonds and
stocks exchanged for said vouchers far they rest
thereon for their validity are not binding obliga-
tions upon the state of South Carolina
Tho opinion is pronounced by Judges Thomson
and Aldrich and dissenting opinion is filed by
Judge Hudson. The matter will be carried to the
Supreme Court in the interest OF Observation-Disclosures
The New York herald., 1878-12-20
FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT

WASHINGTON, Dec 49, 1878.
BAYARD TAYLoR's SUCCESSOR.
Mr.. washburn, late Minister to France is spoken
Of possible successor of Mr.. Bayard Taylor.
Minister at Berlin of whose death was received
here this afternoon. Mr. Washburn is great favor
ite in Germany, and his appointment would, it is
thought, be very welcome there. Mr.. Washburn is
one of the prominent dark horses for 1880.
The New York herald., 1878-12-20
AN Ex-CELLENT CANDIDATE.

NEW YORK. Dec. ios loios
To THE EDITOR or THE HERArp:-
Among the many persons of distinction nominated
by their admiring henchmen know of mono whose
ambition entities them more to the Bulgarian throne
than Hon" Mike Tuomey, ,ex-Alderman. candidate
for Congress. ex-candidate for Crowner. His manly
bearing and touching elocution would make him the
koh-i-noor of Europe. quote his own classic words.
..Isuckic om your armoryl would also suggest tho
name of Paddy Burns ~ grand vizier. ASPIlsANT.
The New York herald., 1878-12-20
JUST. THE PLACE FOR LAMBERT.

New YORK, Dec. l8. 167a
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
No one has mentioned prominent life fnsus
rance president. DIR. Lambert Would he not make
an excellent monarch True. no s not Immediately
available. but in time hc may be. Tho crown of Bull
garia would sit lightly on him. FRIEND.
wATERTowN SUGGESTS UNCLE TOM BARBER.S
WATERFOWL N. Y. Dec. 10. 1873.
To THE EDrTon or HERALD
We do not wish to be left in tho cold in regard
to the Bulgarian throne. Permit me, in behalf of the
citizens of this place, to recommend to your favor
able consideration the name of Thomas Barber .
whlom democratic Alderman, but to-day defeated,
greenbacker He is OF opinion that Sammy Tildeni
would cipher the position. but first choice Is foe
Uncle Tom, and ~don't you forget it,"
The New York herald., 1878-12-20
SHALL CURTIN BE KING.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 1e, 1878.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
In all the suggestions made by you and your corr,
respondents, think no one 80 fitting for King OF
Bulgaria as ex-Governor Curtin. Of this State His
title Of sthc Great War Governor" would in itself
be d crown and q terror. He has been trife out Of
politics of late. but his ambition is not abaed, for
he is now trying to get into Congress by the back
door In turns he has been little Of everything.
from the Soross to the sorehea and, like the Bul>
garians, he knows just how it is himself.
wARRrCK>
The New York herald., 1878-12-20
MY KINGDOM FOR A HORSE.

NEW YORK, Dec 10, 1910
To THE EprTon HEEALD:-
Different candidates have been suggested thus far
for tho throne of the Bulgarians, but none would
suit better for that place than the worthy President
the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to AMI
mails. Judging from the energy he displays in sup
pressing crlctics he would be just the man TO tako
care those bashi-bazouks and other wild Turks
that belong in their regions. A. G. B.
The New York herald., 1878-12-20
AVAILABLE POLITICAL AsPIgANTs.
NI.w Yong Dec IA 1a2y

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
sce by your issue of this date. that you arc maxi
ing audable efforts assist the Bulgarans to king.
Permit me TO few rcpublicans that could bo4
spared. and whom have doubt would accept.
ExJudge Dittenhoefer. tho disappointed; Hon" l.
Hess the cxpectant Hon" H. Bigelow. the defeated.
The and last named get excellent letters tn
character from Attorney Bliss
CENTRAL, COMMITTEE.
The New York herald., 1878-12-20
TENNESEE'S DEBT.
GOVERNOR PoRTER's PLAN FOR SCALING IT
DOWN.

NASHVILLE, Doc. 10. 1873
II is strongly ntimated that Governor Porter viii
recommend to the Legislature TO be convened Jan
uary the compromise of the State debt of
$4,000 900 at sixty the dollar and four per
cent interest fifty cents and six per cent inter-
est perhaps both that the Legislature may choose
for itself, both propositions amounting to about the
same at the end of forty years IL is thought the
first proposition would be easiest met.
The New York herald., 1878-12-20

Debate on the Indian Question
in the House. "
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-09-18
The sousacrn Plasns.
THE SITUATION AT NEW ORLEANS.

Il = s. = =
NEW ORLEANS, September 17.--To-day's
reports show. So deaths md 223 new cases;
OF which 121 occurred prior TO the 14fh In.
slant.
Rev. Dr. Matthews, pastor OF the Caron-
delet-street church, has. the fever. The
deaths for the past three days include. So
children under seven years of age. From
noon to-day to 8 p. N. 10 deaths and lbs
new cases have been reported.
THE CONDITION 1T MEMPHIS.
MEMPHIS, September 17.-Forty-six
deaths have been reported to-day up to
noon, making 1G1 since yesterday. DR..
John Erskine, health officer, died this morn
ing also, Father Riordon, p. II. Lunn, W.
3. May, and B. 4. Plummer. J. w. Heath
is dying, and W. B. Shepard IS in a critical
condition. His wife is dead. Mrs. James
VI: Clarke, volunteer nurse from Omaha,
died this morning. The weather is warm.
WORSE AT CANTON. MISS.
CANT ON. September 17.-In the last twen-
ty.four hours 20 new cases and II deaths
were reported. Six or eight are reported
dying. DR.. A. F. Cage, one OF our best
citizens and :bravest workers, is dying. The
fever is worse than at any time yet,
AT MORGAN CITY.
MORGAN CITY. September 1.-THE fever
is increasing. Three deaths occurred yes
terday
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FINA.NGIAla,s
RICHMOND STOCK EXCHANGE.
TUEsDAy, September II, 1873.
.6ALEs.-800 RichMond e5ty s per cent. bonds


sold at 1GOk Z
Amer1can Gofd.-1ocKbi1, 1D1 asked.
StGtte observation-disclosures consoS. 81 bid Viz.
gina eonsols. new, 81 bid, 32k asked: Virgins
fundabie 20 bid Virgins deferred, bid; Virgins
interest certiieates bid; yirgiuia tax-recstvaois
CITY, Observation-Disclosures city 9's j. and ].
ll64 bid; Richmond city 6s j. and d., 1Qg1 bid
1u1 asked Petersburg city s:s, lucy asked Pc
MSSss cry g. sna n ssts
Railroad Bo1ds.-VIrginia Cssatral Railroad first
mortgage 6s, D.: and D., 65x bid 80 asked; Wiz.
gtnla Central Railroad third mortgage 6's. j. and
fourth mortgage SIS, j. and j., % bid, 100 asked
Virginia Central Railroad non.mortgage S's, j.
and j., 81 bid, 100 asked; S0uihsGe Railroad first
mortgage preferred 81. and j., 103 bid; SOUTH
and j.. 7Stz bid. gu asked; Sourhside Railroad third
mortgage preferred Us, j. and j., 20 asked; Pc
tersburR Railroad first mortgage S's- J. and j..
941 bid, LOO asked; Petersburg Railraad second
Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad mortgage
S's, }. and d., 100 bid; Richmond, EredsncEs-
burg and Potomac Railroad mortgage rs, j. and
sodated SIS, ii. and n. rs bid, so asked; Pied
mont Railroad first mortgage as, A. and o., 97h
bid, 102 asked. =. :. =
Canal Bonds.-James River and Kanawha Canal
Raitrodd &ockS.-Richmond and Petersburg
Railroad, 100 par, 80 bid, 81 asked; Richmond,
Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad common,
Bank Stocks:-First National 90 par, LIZ bid !;
Union Bank OF Richmond, 90 par, 40 bid; City
Bank, rs par. II asked. -
lasaranes Compantss-yirsinia Fire and Ria
rine, rs par, - bid; Virginia State, rs par, n
bid Virginia Home, 100 par. 100 asked; Mer-
chants and Mechanics. 400 par, 80 bid, IS asked !:
!ty, 100 par, so bid, 81 asked; Granite, 100 par,
10 bid, 70 asked.
HtSceLLdneouS.-Old Dominion Steamship Com
pany, 100 OAR, IS asked. .
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4 new post-cffice is established at Reeds
Station, Prince William county, Va, on the
route from Manassas to StraSburg, near
GAINESVILLE, with L. b. Howell as postmas-
ter. John W. Gather is appointed post
master at Melrose, Buckingham county,
Va, pice Mrs. Hannah Harrison, resigned.
There is much satisfaction expressed ut the
establishment OF post-offi:e at Mount Ver-
non; but 10 avoid all difficulties arising
from the multitude Of Mount Vernons chat
are also post.ofiices, the Post Office Depart
ment has changed the name OF the post-ottice
at Washington's home TO Mount Vernon
on the Potomac" by which designation the
office will hereafter be known, Captain j.
Mich. Rolingsworth being continued as
postmaster.
Herman Chapman, an express driver,
reports that he was assaulted on saturday
might in La Sale, Illinois, and robbed OF
fourteen thousand dollars and his watch,
and left in a badly bruised and dangerous
condition by his assailants. The money
belonged to the Matthewson ana hegier
Zine Company, and was sent by the Ftfst
National Bank OF Chicago. The place Wnere
the robbery was committed Is mucn ire
quented but had no witnesses. ,..,.; s. .js ]
After the 1st OF January next reductio ot
Of neatly 90 per cent. will be made IN INC
price OF stamped envelopes and newspaper
wrappers in consequence OF the contracts
recently entered into for their manufacture
OF lower price.
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vEt;ETHN f..
VEGETINE
THE VERY BEST MEDICINE
DYSPEPSIA AND INDIGESTION.

NEWTON. n. H., March 81, 1877.
Mr.. II. II. ScrenS:
Dear Sir,-Onc: more take the pen to praise that
King of ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. When began 10
1ase VECETINE, two years ago, with such marked
benefit nv friends thought Was stimulant effect,
and would soon subside, leaving me AS bad us be-
fore Thinking that some OF those who READ the
Testimonial which wrote 1t that llmeslnlsht thlnk
the same write once more TO satisty Them on that
nojut Since | began 10 lake VEGET1NE-almoSt
Two wears ago-I have gained steadily untl me pre-
and consider myself cured by pEGET!NE. TWO
wears ago was low us man could be ana 1--WE. was
confined to The bed for eight months, ana gwen up
10 die by eight doctors-sOme OF the most skied Ill
this State They said had several diseases, lncu-
cling consumption heart-dsease, and seNcral DINERS
equally fatal, and Nust die; but FEGETlNE, iaken
rs last resort, brought me through, and 20 mat
owe my life. Since my health began TO improve l.
have made study Of disease. and lind Inc cause OF
all nv SYMPTOMS 10 have been DysDeDSlU or MAJ.
0esti0n and also find that five cases OF disease OF
every six are effects of the same cause. Nnen tne
food Is not properly digested In the stomach IL De-
comes poisonous, putr1d mass, when IS apsorDeo
of the system. causing symptoms of disease IN any
or al of The organs Of the body, and II inns cause Is
not removed these sy ptomS become In time Organic
diseases. have given VEGETINE. tnoronsn test
IN my own case aud also In that OF many OF my nc
alinances. and find it to be the very best medicine
cxtant for Dyspepsia or indigestion; one Oh inc
sym ptoms OF which Is usually the belief that you
have some fatal organic disease. am well known
In the towns OF GotStown, Weare, ana Newton, Oh
this state New HampShirtI and can furnish an UNI
teuiahe Confederation of all of these statements
viii Willingly answer any letters of inquiry IN re-
gard TO my case or the use Of VEGETINE; ! ours
truly, a. ID. bohoIeh'
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NEW YORK.


NEW YORK. September l7.-Cotton steady; sales,
746 bales; nplands, Ike; orleans, Ilsc. Flour
Unchanged. Wheat he.vy and lower; etc. for un-
Corn anes aud aa
changed. Sugar firm ard quiet. Moiasses setady.
Ta nS steady at 27s@2sc. Pork lower at
>937H Cut-meats firm: Lard lower. Whisky
dull; 100 asked. Freights quiet.
BALTIMORE.
BALTIMORE. September l7.-F1our active and
| firm: prices UNCHANGED Southern wheat quiet and
rm s!eaoy southern red S@sos
and October. Sl.C84: November. sl.O7x. South
ern corn guile. and firm: western quiet and easier;
| firm; southern. 26@2sc. Provisions firm and UNI
changed W GSe stea%y and 1 E ~
| firm and unchanged.
CINCINNATI.
CINCINNATI, September l7.-Flour Grmer and
! not quolably higher. Wheat easier; red and am
ber, and white, 9O@95c. Corn In good demand at
full prices. Oats steady. Pork quet ri $3.50. Lard
dull and shade lower. tink-mea,s heavy; shout
de, &C.: short rib, &C. bid. Sc. asked short clear.
rin Gle. clear Sides TIC. Wniskey active and
firm a. sl.O6. Sugar steady and unchnnsed. Hogs
dull and shade lower; packing, S375@$4.
LOUISVILLE.
LOUISVILLE, September 17.-F1our dull and un-
changed. Whea, In fair demand and firm. Corn
| iirmcr: white. Acc. Oats steady. Pork easier at
s9.75@S1u. Lard firm. Bulk-ments steady. Ba-
con steady. Susar-cured hams, 12N13isc. Whtskcy
firm.
ST. LOUIS.
ST. Louis, September 17-Flour unchanged.
Whcat-NO. 2 red fall, 87a@SSc Corn. Bag.
Oats, l9@191sc. Pork easier at 1928. Bulk.meaIs
easier; car-lofs 81, On. and &C, for shoulders,
| Gear rib and clear sides. Bacon lower: on OK,
and Ike. for shoulders clear rib, and clear sides.
Lard dull and nominal.
CHICAGO.
CHICAGO, September l7.-Flnur unchanged
Wheat dull, weak, and lower: No. II d winter.
SSSc Corn dull; 35S0l3Bc clsh. 36Sc. October.
Oats dull. Pork irregular and generally lower:
So. rs cash, 1855 October, 1910 November. Lard
dull; 1910 cash, October, or November. Bulk
| meats steady and unchanged. Whiskey quiet and
firm at S1.07. ..... . t.
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Congressional Nominations.

WOODBURY., n. j., September 1.-THE
Republicans OF the First district have noml-
mated George NJ. Robson.
- PITTsT0N, Pa, September fitzpatrick
Sweeney. the Labor-Reform candidate. was
endorsed by the Democratic Convention OF
the Seventh district, Luzerne county, to-
dav.
EUFAULA, ALA, September 17.-After the
754th ballot in the Third district General
Williams, the present incumbent, withdrew
his name, which was Immediately followed
by the withdrawal Of Baker and Oates,
when Sanford was nominated by acclama-
ton.
ATLANTA, GA, September 1.-THE Demo
cratic Convention OF the Fourth district
met to-day at Newman, and after $50 ballots,
without making choice, adjourned until
Tomorrow.
HARRISBURG, PA, September lex
Governor Andrew Curtin was nominated
by the Democrats Of Centre county, sub.
iect to the decision OF the district conferces.
ALTOONA, Pa, September lis :muel
Adams has been nominated by the Nation
ais OF the Seventeenth district.