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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-09
SOUTH CAROLINA MORE ORDERLY.
CHANGE FOR THE BETTER IN PUBLIC sENTISlEN
-ERDFpAT OFFICFRG AMEN

CHANGE FOR THE BETTER IN PUBLIC SENTIMENT
FEDERAL OFFICERS AIDED.
TBY TELEGRAPH TRBuSB.l
WASHINGTON Sept. S.-COmmissioner Raum and
District-Attorney NorthrOp are felicitating them
selves upon the sudden and remarkable change IN
public sentiment in South Carolina with regard to
the enforcement Of the revenue laws and the
breaking up of illicit whskey distilling operations
few weeks ago almost the whole community were
or appeared to be in sympathy with the yolators of
the revenue laws. The tone of the South Carolina
press was almost belligerent and offensive dur
ing the days which preceded the war, when even the
judicial decisions made in South Carolina courts
breathed a spirit of defiance and brayado toward
the National Government. This gave reason to
fear that it might become necessary 10 re-
sort to extreme aud forcible measures to
collect the revenues and protect the officers. All
this has changed. Gentlemen who have recently
come from South Carolina report that not only are
no Impediments placed in the way of the officers
who are attempting to execute the revenue laws.
but press and people generally manifest DISPOSE
tion to assist them to the extent Of their ability
This pleasant state of affairs is well illustrated by
the following extract from Spartanburg paper Of
recent date. the tone of which is in striking con-
trast with articles upon the same subject which
were quoted In Washington dispatches TO THE TRIB-
USE six weeks ago:
The Revenue Department has lately been recOnstr
In tins section DisreputaUle aud incompetent officers
nave been dismissed Those retained gentlemen Of
respcctabiity and intelligence. ard not only willing
but anxious impart to the people all information
necessary and 10 AID them In the establishment Of legal
dstileres. There Is for the violation OF law.
Cooperation on the part ~ tue officers aud the people
should be encouraged. All good people should TO It
that their neighborhOOds violations OF the law should
not receive sanction and prevail. that the haul
ing aud selling Of conrahand whiskey be prevented
the offenders arrested and prosecuted for open viola
ton OF the state law ana dealt with by tine State author
tiles and that notorious ana reckless yiOatOrs OF law
like Redmond bc not Pc mled 10 terrOrZ5 over whole
counties, setting at defiance both National and State
authorities hut that they be arrested and punished
made 10 leave the State.
Not long since Representative Aiken wrote TO the
Commissioner Of Internal Revenue asking that leni-
ency be extended to Redmond The letter and the
reply of the commissioner are understood to have
been tinged to some extent with the bitterness
which then existed. The tone of the subsequent
correspondence has, however, changed with the
change of public sentiment and the letter received
from Mr.. Aiken contained pressing invitation for
the commissioner 90 visit South Carolina and spend
a week among the Illicit dstillers in the mountains.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-09

both land and water have volunteered to transport sup
plies 10 the stricken cities free OF charge. Let NewOr
leans which is most accessible by and land, ana
which has more facilities for transportation, be constr
tuted the central depot for the reception OF the supplies
which DO forwarded to the Howard and Peabody AS
sOciatiOns Of that city as fast as collected Let
Vicksburg Memphis and the smaller towns tnat
are affected, send 20 NewOTleans their agents
20 aid I'm receiving distributing and forwarding pro rata
the supplies TO the respective towns aud cities for whleh
they are destined. ,.
We appeal to the Chambers of Commerce OF the great
cities to naugurate this movement forthwith we APP
peal TO the charitable and the good. We appeal TO the
ministers OF God for their influence, and TO their c0ngre
cations. Even the smallest donation OF PROVISIONS
money medicines will be acceptable The characters
OF the noble gentlemen who compose the howard Asso
ciatlOn the Peabody Association aud the Young Men
Christian Association are guarantees that an chrites
donated will be properly and honestly applied In tDe
name of common country and kindred humanity, We
invoke for stricken dying and starving people the
charity OF those whose homes and loved ones are secure
from the "pestence that walkeh in darkness, ana the
destruction that wasteth at MONDAY"
L. JOHN ELLIS, louisiana
X. l.. GIBSON. Louisiana;
ions Il. MORGAN, Alabama;
WM. III. MCCARDLE, Mississippi ana
CYRUS BUSsEY
President New-Orleans Chamber OF Commerce
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-09
A TRAVELLERS REPORT.
IRAN ELLEhS hETUhl,
SCENES ALONG THE MIssISsPPI-DEsERTED TOWNS,
ARMED MEN WARNING BOATS AWAY FROM
Oh

SCENES ALONG THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS TOWNS,
ARMED MEN WARNING BOATS AWAY FROM
SHORE, THE FLIGHT OF TUE PEOPLE, ETC.
CINCINNATI, Sept. S.--A prominent business man,
who has just returned from a trip to New-Orleans,
describes the situation sOrrowful in the extreme
He says that on the trip down. at Arkansas CITY,
the boat was not allowed TO coal or land. Men
stood on the bank with guns in their hands, threat
ening to shoot if an attempt was made. At Mem
pills. which was reached as evening was approach
ing, most depressing Gene was presented. Not
dog not a mule not negro could be seen. The
houses did not seem to be inhabited. From no
chimney could be seen smoke ascending Every
place seemed to be deserted. Nicksburg was
almost as bad as Memphis. Terror relgned
all along the Mississippi. the boat had
freight for any town ii was taken on to
New-Orleans the inhabitants refusing 10 receive It,
At New-Oreans things looked much better. Men
were at work on the levee Business houses were
open. although little or no business was trans
acted.
The return trip was made by rail. At Grenada
not a white man was visible, only a few negroes.
At Holly Springs about 200 people camo aboard
the train Yellow fever had broken out the night
before. The scenes at the depot were heartrend-
Ing Wives were leaving husbands, mothers were
leaving sOns-blddlng them farewell perhaps for
ever At one place a mother with three children
came into the train. Her husband had died half an
hour previously and before his death had made her
of herself and children. She left her husband un-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-09
WORK AT THE NAVY YARDS.


A NUMBER OF bHifb 10 20 lNlO IohMlNSlON hOON
-REPAIRTNG, sUrrs SOLD, ETC.
Inv TELEGRAPH TO THr TEIBuSE.l
WASHINGTON, Sept S.-The Navy Depart
ment will have ready for and viii put into commits
sion quite number OF vessels during this Fall
The Lacknwanpa. 81 900 tons, VIII 20 into commission
september o. AZ the Mare Island Navy Yard California,
under command OF Captain Ralph Chandler,
for duty IN the Pacific feet; and the Pensacola
1000 TONS viii be commissioned next mouth, at
the same point. under Captain JUhu Irwin,
IA flagship 20 Rear Admiral C. X. r. Rogers.
commanding the Pacific feet The Quinnebaug.
100 tons which has just been rebuilt at Philadelphia,
"A ordered TO be commissioned September 49, az League
leland under Commander FarQuhar and VIII be sent 10
the European feet. The Richmond 300 TONS which
mas been extensively repaired at Boston viii be ready
early In October aud will be sent, under command OF
CAPTAIN A. r. X. Bcnham, To the Asatc or East indian
feet "a flagship TO Rear dniral Thomas H. Patterson
The Shenandoah 2,lOO tous, which has been
repa,red at New-York. will be ready about
October 10. and 10 Is rumored will be sent To
the Mediterranean The TcOnderOga 2,220 TONS which
WAS repaired at Portsmouth, \. H., will be ready In oc
toer aud Is 90 be sent on some special service the
character OF which il still secret at the Department
The Kearsage. 1850 tons. which has been rehted ut
Portsmouth since her recent return from China will
be ready carly In October and the Wachuset, 1873
tons which was the vessel In which Commodore Collins
captured the rebel ram Florida In the harbor OF Bahia
Brazil will be ready early in November. The destin.
lion and commanding officers OF the last named vessels
have not yet been made known.
OF the other vessels at the various Navy Yards,
the Tennessee $40 tons. Is beng repaired at New
York and VIII not be ready for before next March
The Nipsic 1873 tons, rebuilding at Washington, has
her engines In place. and will be completed for sea by
February II her boilers ready. The Cannndaigua,
80 tons and the Gaena, 1900 tons, both OF which
have been rebuilt at Norfolk, could be finished by
Aprl ~ the appropriations sufficient but their
completion Is uncertain The Iroquois, fa75 tons at
Mare Island could be completed In live or FIX months.
INIT an work has stopped for lack Ot money, which
g. alsn the case with MDhican 100 TONS and the
dobleturretcd mUuitOr MonadnOck, both OF which are
also at Mare Island. 80, -, -,
Tie following Nesscls have recently been condemned
by board. OF survey, aud viii be sold or broken ~
TLc Congress OJO tons the Sabine and Omaha, 22dO
tons ana the Kansas, 900 tons, ut Portsmouth, the
Hrnria 400 TONS the sacO and the Nyack 900 tons,
nj Mare Island. The Lancaster $3.50 toms at Ports
month"; and the JuGIItu 300 tons at Norfolk have re-
Gently been resurycycd and VIII probably De ordered 10
be rebit repaired.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-09
NEW PHASES OF THE PLAGUE

NURSES AND PEOPLE WITHOUT FOOD.
an ADDRESS FROM WASHINGTON POINTING OUT THE
NEW DANGER-PAINFUL TALES FROM MEMPHIS
THE MORTALITY INCREASING.
The reports received from the Southern
States. though incomplete, show that the
deaths from yellow fever have certainly
reached 1862 in number. There were 81
deaths in New-OrIeans yesterday and about
100 in Memphis. In Vicksburg thirty
one more deaths are reported. The
fever is spreading to places not before
visited. A telegram fIom Memphis says
that 500 nurses went twenty-four hours
without food. An address to the coun-
try by Mr.. Ellis and others says that 27,OOO
men are out of work on account OF the fever,
and that the work of relief should
he organized thoroughly in order to prevent
starvation. Another death occurred at Quar-
antine. The contributions in this city in aid
of the Southern sufferers on Saturday amounted
to 1904 the total contributions are $148'-
2I3.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-09
THEATRICAL BENEFITS.
A BETTER UNDERSTANDING ARRIVED AT IN PHILA
DFTpuTA

BETTER UNDERSTANDING ARRIVED AT IN PHIIA-
DFLPHIA.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. S.-Yesterday Mr.. VIM. ID.
Gemmill, of the Chestnut Street Theatre, wrote to
Colonel Henry u. Welsh, chairman of the Yellow Fe-
yer Fund Committee in regard to theatrical benefits
Colonel Welsh to-day replied at some length.
lie stated that he had been incorrectly
reported, and would DO willing to render
all proper assistance to increase the yell
low fever fund lie says he has no OH
iectons TO theatres, aud frequently visits
them for instruction and amusement lie
did not in any manner intend any slight
TO Mr. Goodwin, Miss Eytinge. or the
profession. He expresses regret that the mis-
understanding should have taken place,
and offers to assist in any undertaking
that may be arranged TO help the Southern
sufferers There will be benefits IN all the theatres
and places of amusement In Dehalf OF the fnnd dur
ing the week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-09
THE DANGER OF FAMINE.

A CARD STATING THAT TwISTY-sEVEN THOUSAND
MEN HAVE BEEN THROWN OUT OF WORK BY
THE FEvER-AN APPEAL IN THEIR BEHALF.
WASHINGTON Sept S.-A card has been issued
to-day by Representative Ellis and Others stating
that there is danger of famine in the South, owing
TO the large number of people thrown out Of work.
Suggestions are made in regard to organizing the
work of relief. The card is as follows:
WASHINGTON, Sept. s.
To me Chambers 0f Commerce and he charitable Of ne
ehieC cities Of The Union
Tue cry anguish from the stricken cities and people
of the South has been nswered by noble burst OF char
it's from the cities aud psOple OF the whole country.
the sufferers The Secretary OF War has generously
tended the aid Of Government TO the poor and needy
of the pestridden cities; but great az has been
the charity, the necessity is yet greater, and
the subscribed are yet inadequate to the wants
Of the suffering IN NewOrleans, Nicksburg and Mem
phis, we'll as IN the smaller towns OF Holly Springs,
Grenada, Port Gibson Canton GreenYiie Brownsyile
Baton Rouge and Delhi, where all business Is entirely
suspended
the Mississippi River south OF Memphis, over nIty
steamboats, tied up their crews discharged ana the
ongshorsmen ana gangs OF steyedofes ana Gtner Ia
ing OF freight are out OF employment. -Four great lines
Nearly al places OF business IN the cities and towns
where the fever prevails are closed and their employees
discharged These employee are poor and dependent
upon their labor for support 10 estimated that OF
these unemployed men there are In NewOreang 10 OOO
@esph s0S SoSs ~ dscSrsed %oEen
most Of whom are heads OF families, ana represent
total pOpuallOn OF icbb III
desOate want. These people have no means 10 got
away from the pest-rdden cities For them there is no
labor no wages breadnothng but death or starya-
tion aud this condition must last for at least
fifty days for there viii De stay Of
tho pestiience, resumption Of business. until fros
Averaging the support individual 20 cents per
day which is 10 cents less than the cost OF an army
tiOn for fifty days the support OF the suffering and
desttute will 81 0S0 0O and this for subsistence
alone Nothing for Incidents clothing and proper sus
teance for the sick aud the burial OF the dead has been
taken into account In this calculation.
IL has occurred 10 the undersigned that compEehen
sye system Of relief should be at naugurated 10
avoid the appalling distress which will cken aud shock
humanity when 10 the awful destruction OF the plague
are added the horrors OF famine. We suggest that
each of the great cities Of the Union central depot for
the reception OF supplies DO at once opened where con-
trbutions Of PROVISIONS toa cOhee Wines medicines and
clothing may be sent The hnes OF transportation over
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-09
THE OHIO VALLEY SAFE.
NO CASES AT CAIRo-THE FEVER AT HICKMAN PER-
EFCTY UNDER CONTROL

NO CASES AT CAIRo-THE FEVER AT HICKMAN PER-
FFCTLY UNDER CONTROL
CAIRO, H., Sept. S.-Dr. Ranch, of the State
Board of Health, before his departure to-day stated
that there is yellow fever here, and that every
precautIon possible has been taken to prevent its
introduction.
HICKMAN, KY, Sept. S.-The following has been
sent to Dr. C.. w. Cunning, at Cairo, by Luke P.
Blackburn: "The telegraph operator is down
with the fever This disease is yellow fever
beyond question. Fifty or more are sick
or cOnvalescing. Some will die. There are
about sixty whites and $50 blacks in
town. The worst is over. The physicians here can
control the disease. Guard your quarantine, and
you will save Your people. The steamer City of He
lena passed up from Natchez to-day with forty pas
sengers all we'll
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-09
PAINFUL DETAILS FROM MEMPHIS.

THE CITY AUTHORITIES NEARLY ALL sICK-ABOUT
THREE HUNDRED NURSES GO TwENTYFoUG
HOURS WITHOUT FOoD-THE DEATH OF THE REV.
MR.. PARSONS.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, Sept S.-The city is reduced to
desperate strait. II seems utterly impossible 10
secure men enough to bury the dead promptly, to
burn infected clothing and to dlsnfect premises.
The Mayor has been sick with the fever for several
days There is only one officer of the CITY Gov
eminent who is on his feet, and the
Board of Health, on account of the sick
ness Of its members, is unable to get
q quorum together Prominent members Of the
Howard Association called upon Major William
Willis yesterday 20 take charge of affairs in
the city, but he refused to do so. He pledged the
support Of himself and the Citizens Relief Com
mitte however, to the acting Mayor in all measures
for the public good.
H. Casey Young has taken in hand the
work of thoroughly fumieating the city by
means of burning turpentine and birthstone
Chief MeFadden. of the Fire Department, will
place his force duty in keeping up bonfires, and
the artillery sent for arrives, the
sion test win be applied. Contributions Of articles
needed III carrying out this plan will be received by
Colonel Young
Although there are many negroes in the city. few
OF them can be persuaded TO wait upon or even APP
PfOach sick person, while majority Of those who
40 hTe nurses for the large pay offered inei-
eent. Thousands OF negroes kept in the city by
tree fatiOns. Some plan will probably be adopted
sor driving them away.
Among those who have died yesterday and to-day
are the Rev. G. g. Parsons rector Of Grace Episcopal
Shnrebt N. J. Wheeler, secretary OF the Masonic
Relief Fund.- and On. Williams, volunteer ply
sicsan.
A. ID. LaDgstaf, president Of the Howard Asso-
station, states to one and all most emphatically
shat 10 more unacclimated physicians or nurses
pom the North will be accepted. Their presence
acre on'v adding fuel to the hames II IL matter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-09
ERANco-AMERIcAN COMMERCE.
An IMPORTANT MEETING AT MACON.

MACON, Sept 8. 1873.
A meeting was held here yesterday to pro-
mote the proposed treaty of commerce between France
and the United States
1t was attended by delegates Of the Chamber Of Com
merce Of Dion and Chaons and the presidents of the
Chambers OF Commerce and the CouncllorsG6neral Of
the Department of saone-etLoire. NM Leon Chotteau
and Young made addresses and resolutions adopted
inviting Chambers OF Commerce to study the draft of
treaty and 70 communicate their views TO the French
committee, -,
and Deputies representing this district should support
the chambers the resolutions OF the Chambers or Com
meree OF Macon, CharOlles, ChalOns and Dion.
A grand banquet followed I'm the evening
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-09
LATER RETURNS FROM VERMONT.
THE REPUBLICAN MAJORITY 1G,782-NO CHOICE IN
ONE CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.

ONE CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, VT, Sept. S.-Full
returns the Ist and lid Congressional Districts and
from all except five important towns in the lid District
on the vote for Governor, show the following result:
Proctor (Repl, 36,725; Bingham tDeR), 17,113 Mar
tin (GreenbaclO and scattering $3.50. This gives
Proctor majority over all OF 1879 In 1876 the
same towns gave a Republican majority of 23,344.
There is choice the Hid Congressional District
and another election will take place on November 5,
The Senate and House Of Representatives strongly
Republican, though elected by diminished majority.
The Greenbackers elected to the House mostly DEM
oerats Rutland, st. Adams and Burlington the three
largest towns In the state, represented by Demo-
Gratis ST. JOhnsbury is represented by L. p Poland who
Will prObaby be chosen Speaker Of The House.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-09
RISHOP ELDER DYING.

HIS ILLNESS SUDDENLY BECOMES sERIOUS-ABOUT
TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FEVER PATIENTS
IN viCKsBUBG
VICKsBURG, Sept. 9.-The fever continues to in
crease in the same proportion as during the past
week. 1t is estimated that there are $500 people
here sick with fever. The deaths yesterday were
thirty-one in number twenty-one whites and ten
blacks. Among those who died was William j.
Harrison, Secretary If the Howard Association.
Among the new patients are Colonel c. G. Flor
ence, banker and ice merchant, and ID. A. Gully.
merchant.
The Right Rev. Bishop Elder was reported in a
critical condition last night. His case was thought
10 be a mild one at first but it suddenly assumed
very alarming symptoms. The following dispatch
to the Associated Press was sent out tonight
ViCKEBURG, Mics, Sept. g.
The Roman Catholic BshOp, Right Rev. William
Henry Elder d. d., Is reported at the point Of death
lie received the last sacrament tonight.
W. NJ. LOCKWOOD,
President Howard Association.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-09
A DAY OF PRAYER IN OHIO.

GOVERNOR BISHOP ISSUES A PROCLAMATION TO THE
PEOPLE or THE STATE.
CINCINNATI Ohio, Sept. s.-Governor Bishop has
issued the following, dated Columbus September :
whereas A large portion OF country is aff cted
with terrible plague which is sweeping away hundreds
our felOwcitzeus in the South and rendering DESC
late many households; and
Whrrcds Human science and human effort have
proved uuavaing I'm stopping the progress OF the de
vastatng scuurge and the only hope In the hour OF ex
trenity In the Intervention OF Almighty God, Who has
promised to answer prayers addressed to Him IN the
hour OF need;
Now therefore, l. Richard NJ Bishop, Governor or the
State Of Ono recommend that on Friday the l3th day
September all Christian people IN tile State OF ONO
assemble In their respective houses OF worship and offer
up their united prayers God 10 check the dreadu
plague which affecting the Southern states, aud that
lie I'm His infinite goodness will restore health. peace
and prosperity 10 houses and homes which have been
called upon to the loss Of friends ana relatives
RICHARD NJ BISHOP,
Governor Of the state Of Ohio.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-09
CURRENT TOPICS AT THE CAPITAL.
.,I.,rrI rNfEN1, ON TILE LAND ERAN IE

WASHINGTON, Friday sept D. 1878.
A circular of instructions has been issued by
tho Commissioner OF the General Llud Office in accord
o with the recent decision OF the Secretary OF the In-
terIor in the Dudymot case 20 the Registers and Re
ceIers OF United States District Land Grants II pro-
idcs for the filing Of decaratory statements for notice
IN the railroad companies for contests over the rights OF
settlers 10 locate on the uusod land grants, aud
Cor transmission OF the record OF all proceedings to the
office in Washington. The circular concludes:
For vour information and guidance subi0ln the fol-
lowing list OF companies whose grants aIo Sier1
e dae of tic completion Of each road rs appears IfOm
the records of the acptttm go
ITnton Pacific Railroad, completed July 10, 1869. -
Kansas Pacific Railway, completed October 10, 1872
Union Pacific Central Branch. completed January 20,
1872. 49,, 80, ,,,o 1870
sioux CITY aud Pacific, completed March =, loO0.
Central Paciac Railroad, completed July 10, lSO0
Western Pacific Railroad, completed January ~ $50
Should pDIeRtiOu be made 10 I'LL for lands within the
Iims of grants other than those named above, with al
iegtion that such lands subject to the same or
Ike condition Imposed by inc ACT Ol July 1, loO-'
you will transmit the application 10 TINS ooo iol III
struCtiOns.
INDIAN RELICS NEAR WASHINGTON.
Much interest is manifested by Professor
Baird and other gentlemen connected with the Smith
sonan Institution. by the discovery of Indian soap
stone quarry Rock Creek, short distance from
washington A number of vessels were found. Some
had the capacity only of pint with perfectly formed
cavities and large handy projection at either
end 20 serve as ears. Others again were nearly
In diameter rude massive and entirely too pom
S,rous 20 admit OF being readily brought away. Some
few were well finished aud furnished with nat bot
toms that they might be the more readily placed on tue
fence without risk OF upsetting DINERS very ruue,
shallow and broad ana evidently designed for use "a
baking plates.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-09
GERMAN oITIzENs' ASSOCIATION.

At meeting of the Executive Committee
of the Gernan-Amercan Independent Citizens Assoca
ton held yesterday at No 200 Thhdsye. resolution
was adopted that delegates be sent to any State Con-
venton OF any party This resolution be laid before
the central organization for confirmation Judge OF
erbourg said tins action deemed best 80 that the
ASSOCIATION can devote itself thoroughly and energe-
ealiy TO local issues Of the campaign.