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Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-04-12
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Raymond Gazsttes
The HERALD, in en- article on the fu-
ture Of Vicksburg, and the difficulties
which now beset her. has this 10 say
about the cutoff:
We refer to the cutoff, and the conse.
quent destruction Of the river front har-
Dor. Day by day me little spit Of land on
the Louisiana side 10 caving OF: each foot
Of its caylng hut takes from Yicksburg
farther and ia'Iher, the channel OF The
river. II som thing 10 not done, and done
at once, the waters Of the river will recede
beyond her reach, and then 1t will only be
too late, but impossible TO cause again
the dJw OF these waters at the loot OF her
hills.
To Offset the cutoff, the HERALD
proposes to build railroad to Port
Gibson, and another to Deer Creek
and Memphis. For 100000 in the
city bonds, the latter road can be built ;
and by a compromise recently effected,
the fret Ia certain on the signing and
delivery Of, we believe, $4,000 in new
county bonds.
We sincerely hope both roads may be
built at an early day; and besides, that
branch oil the Southern Pacific may
cross the Mississippi at Vicksburg, and
thus make Vicksburg and our State a
highway between the Atlantic and the
Pacific. Not only so, but we trust Mr..
Chalmers and his colleagues will yet
secure Government aid, and to such an
extent that the old Mississippi can be
forced to behave herself and continue
to wash the base Of the Walnut Hills
afTording an ample harbor for all The
largest Southern steamers.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-04-12

U. S. SENAToR.-It Is early to talk
about It, but the people will talk, and
we do not know but they have a per-
feet right to do so, and they suggest
Hon. G. E. Hooker and Judge II. F.
Slmrall for the United States Senate,
to supply the place now occupied by
Bruce-one a son of the noble old State
Of Kentucky, and the other of the no
less noble State of South Carolins-
and both long identified with Missis'
sippi, and among its most prominent
learned and patriotic citizens.-tRay'
mond Gazette,
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-04-12
General George and she United
states SenatOrship.
Holly springs South. /

Holly Springs south.
A correspondent OF the Memphis
Appeal, writing from Rienzi, makes
statement on mis- subject which we
cannot allow to pass unchallenged. He
SAYS:
The elevation Of General George to the
vacant supreme Judgeship removes hi u as
an aspiTant Tor senatorial hOnOrs, and be
willnot enter the lists Tor the succession
in the senate caused by the expiration Of
Bruce's term.
As we have understood Gen. George
was promoted to the Supreme Court
Bench without solicitation on his part,
and but for his unwillingness to refuse
any service asked at his hands by the
State, would have declined the prof
fered honor. Under these circumstan-
ces, his not declining the Judgeship, is
no reason why the next Legislature
should not elect him to the position to
which we believe the people Of the
State, with great unanimity, have al
ready in their minds assigned him. AT
least until he announces HE unwilling
ness to accept the Senatorship, no one
has right TO suppose that he is not OF
the same mind now that he was two
| years ago, when ho was an aVowed can.
didate for the place. The South, and
Mississippi especially, needs her best
and ablest men in Congress at this time
and therefore more than ever the office
of United States Senator should now
seek the man, and not the man the Of.
fee. In the honesty, ability, sound
practical judgment and patriotism o.
Gen. George the people have full con
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-04-12
The Gear Determined to Possess Bsss
arabia

LONDoN, April An. COgalniCean,
the Russian Minister of Foreign At
fairs, writes to the Roumanian Agent
at Vienna, March 18th, that Prince
Gortachakoff has declared to Prince
Gheka, ROumanian Agent Of st. Peters
burg, that Notwithstanding our clamor-
ing, Russia's decision regarding BeSs.
arabia was irrevoCable. Russia would
not bring the question before
the Congress nor consent to another
Power doing so, as it would be an Of
fense to the Emperor. II she could mol
make Us give Il, she would take BeSs'
arabia by force, and armed resistance
would be fatal for Roumania.
The dispatch concludes, "notwith
standing these threats, we persist II
our refusal 10 YIELD"
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-04-12

QUITE an interesting pigeon-shoot.
Ing match occurred recently near Ed.
wards, In Kinds county. There we're
eight contestants. The frSt prize was
divided between Messrs. Barrett,
Montgomery, and Ewing, those gentle
men having killed an equal number Of
birds; Mr.. GAlbresth, of Jackson
gained the second prize.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-04-12
sherman's Faith in the Resumption
Act,

WARRINGTON, April fisherman was
three hours before Committee on Bank.
ing and Currency this morning. He
s,0utly resisted all efforts 10 weaken
his faith In the power OF the Treasury
10 carry out the Resumption law, end
reasseried bis conviction both of the
ability to do It, and the good policy ol
tho Art
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-04-12

SENATOR EUsTl0, Of Louisiana, is
using great efforts 10 have the New
Orleans mint re.opened. lie is en-.
deavoring TO secure an appropriation
Of 100000 Tor that purpose.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-04-12

AS WE predicted some time since it
turns out that we are no nearer a
European war, than at the time the
Russians took up positions near Con.
stanlinople, and the Etg,ish asel en-.
tered the Sea OF Marmora.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-04-12
YnnngIIouseIseepers

Should not forget that the way TO reach
A husbands heart is through his s'om-
scb. Use DooLEY's YEAST POWDER ~
making biscuits, bread, cakes, rolls
mufflns, etc., and they will be nice, light
digestible, and wholesome
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-04-12

The New York Herald says an abor-
tive caucus, like the one held by the
Republican Senators on Saturday, is
only note of despair.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-04-12

The Kentucky Legislature has under
consideration another whipping. post
bill which, 1t is thought, will become
law.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-04-12

chalmsrs's Seat no Longer Disputed.
WAsHINsToN, April 4.-The Election
Committee of the House dismissed the
contest of Lynch vs, Chalmers, by a
unanimous vote.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-04-12

The Tennessee Medical Society has
just closed its session In Memphis.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-04-12
Meeting Of the Republican national
ana Congressional Committees-0e
ting Ready for the Fall nleotion.

@1N--A~A-~NN~~G
ting Ready for the Pall Election.
WASHINGTON April A private
meeting of the Republican National
Committee and the old Congressional
Committee, was held here tonight at
the rooms Of Col. Gorham, Secretary
Of the Senate. John A. Logan pre-.
sided. Among those present were
Zach. Chandler, W. e. Chandler, N. h.
Chase, Foster, West Of Louisiana, and
several others. The object of the meet
ing was to consult informally concern
ing the organization Of the party for
the approaching Fall campaign. II was
decided to ask the Republicans In Con-
gress to reorganize the Congregational
Committee for en- earnest fight, and en-
deavor to carry the next Congress,
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-04-12

WASTE nothing-i hav seen the time
! would Civ 2 dollars and a hsti for a
single IriSshun match Josh Billings
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-04-12
WEEKLY ADVERTISING RATES:
Friday Morning, April ..

The Cincinnati Enquirer says Shcr.
man is wabbling on the finances.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-04-12
VICKSBURG HERALD.
Published WEEKLY by
ROGERS, GROOME 8 co.

An extra copy will be given to the getter
up Of q club OF ten.
Send PostOfice Money Orders or drafts
when practicable. Address.
VICKSBURG HERALD CO.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-08-08

There is a silver war in Omaha.
Three of four banks refused to re-
ceive Mexican and trade dollars on
deposit, and the Union Pacific Co.
has instructed all its agents and con-
ductors not to receive Mexican or
trade dollars except at discount of
ten per cent. This state Of affairs
was brought about owing to the
First National Bank selling trade
dollars at 80 cents and II subsidiary
coin at the same rate, and refusing
to receive the same on deposit eX-
cept at one per cent discount, unless
depositors would consent to be paid
in the same kind Of coin. The First
National continues to handle this
coin as usual, and has received a
large shipment Of trade dollars from
San Francisco.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-08-08

Under the head of"Major Nicker-
sons Transfer" the New York He,'-
aid publishes Geographic dispatch
dated Omaha, July 9th, which says:
"Major Nickerson of the Twenty
third Infantry, assistant adiutant
general, who has been for the last
three years stationed here as Gen.
Crooks chief of staff, has been ASST
gned to duty as Adjutant General
OF the Department OF the Columbia,
General Howard commanding, with
headquarters at Fort Vancouver.
He will start at once for his new sta
ton to report duty. Valuable eX-
perience with Gen. Crook in there
cent Indian wars is the reported
cause Of this appointment Major
Nickerson, it will be recollected, was
stationed several yeai in Portland
during the time Gen. Crook was in
command Of the Department of the
Columbia. He then held the CON-
mission Of a Captain, but has been
promoted since for dash and daring
on the field of battle.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-08-08
MEXICAN
Mustang; Imminent,
FOE MAN AND BEAST.

This llnlmcnt very naturally orlrinatcdin AmerL
ca. whore Nature provides in her laboratory such
surprising o.tiJotes Ter the maladics OF her eEN-
dren. It, fame has been spreading for s. years,
until now 8, cuclrcles the habltablc globe.
The Mexican Mustang Llrimcnt Is matches
,-ncty forcil external ailments OF man and beast
To stocs owners c:d farmers It Is invaluable.
\ fnglo bottle often saves q human lie or re-
stores the us afulucss OF an excellent horse, OK,
Co.'s, og rletp.
!. cars, foot rot. Eoofal, hollow horn, grub
screw worm, shoulder rot, mango, the bites and
sting OK poisonous reptiles and insects. and every
sucn drawback 70 stocl. breeding and bush life.
il cures every external trouble OF horses such
as lnm,ae.5, So. tchcs, swiuny sprains founder.
w'ui l5N. ring A-ac, etc. etc.
TEe Ne1.c- - '.us;-ns L.nlment IS the quickest
clrc 80 tac world f-r accidents occurrn g IN tho
family, il The absence Of q physician, such as
burns scs,dg srve.a7 cuts, etc, and for rheuma-
tis;a aud stiffness carCudored by exposure Par
ticular.y valuable "a Miners.
1t is the cheapest remedy In the world. for &,
pcnotratcs the muscle TO the bone. and single
application Is generally sufficient to cure.
NcSican Mustang Iiuimont s. put up IN three
sizes 81 bottles, the larger ones being proportion
atey much the cheapest. sold everywhere.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-08-08

The Olympia Transcript says that
the hostllesprocureammunitionfr from
beneath our very noses. 1t states
as follows:
"During the week several strange
Indians are here in town, whom our
Indians report to be messengers from
the hostile camps east of the noun
tains. They are here, no doubt, to
create sympathy among those here
for the hostiles, and to procure guns
and ammunition to carry back.
There are many of our Indians who
sympathize with them, and are
doubtless assisting them to secure
what they want. We are told that
white parties at Steiacoom and Sc
attic are believed to have supplied
these Indians with large quantities
OF ammunition. If such is the case
they should be severely dealt with
and no one should be allowed to sell
these articles to Indians at such Il
time as this, when they may get into
the hands OF those savages who will
murder our friends and people in en-
posed parts Of the country" Judge
Lynch ought to attend to such feI-
lows.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-08-08

COUGAR KILLED.-For some time
past monster cougar has been
troubling the good people of Port
Blakely considerably. The great,
ugly fellow caught aud killed a calf
near that town the other day, half
the carcass of which he ate up and
the other half he laid by for another
meal Surprising that he would
come back when hungry, two men
armed themselves, and patiently
waited for him. As, expected he
came, and commenced to tear the
flesh and crunch the bones, furnish
ing him his last breakfast. At the
right moment, and after taking
good aim, q rifle bullet was shot
into his heart, from the effects of
which the cougar soon died. He
measured eight feet, not including
the tail.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-08-08

At the Walla Walla land office.
since it was first opened on the 18th
July, 1871, 2,666 declaratory state
ments under the presumption law
have been filed, covering a total of
319,920 acres. Under the homestead
law there have been filed, 1860 ap.
plications for 1856 acres. Under
the timber culture law 6tS entries
have been made. 40 soldier home
stead declaratory statements have
been filed for 6,400 acres. Twelve
prescriptions, covering 1860 acres,
have been paid for with military
bounty land warrants, while 100
cash entries, embracing the pay
ments for prescriptions. committed
homesteaeads and the excess of
homestead entries, have been made
The cash receipts for lands thus
sold reached the sum Of S155, 912
81.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-08-08
The Walla Walla .Cfo

The Walla Walla Stotesmqn says:
"Senator Grover has returned to
his Oregon home and has been kindly
welcomed by his constituents. Scna-
tor Growers position is very unlike
that of his colleague, the one honored
and respected, the other a social
pariah. The lives Of these two
Senators teach a lesson that it would
be well for young men to ponder.
Honesty and industry in one case
has brought the proper reward;
trickery and rascaIity in the other
is attended with the loss of honor
and all that men hold dear. Look
on this picture. and on that.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-08-08

Sundry cases of salmon from
Alaska came down By the California
and passed througe here, says the
Astoriian, as Columbia river salmon
to San Francisco; from there they
90 as California salmon to Europe,
where they will be re labeled a.
Scotch Salmon from Dundee, and
Satan himself will by that time be
unable to swear where in the d.
the fish did actually come from.
This is the short of u long story.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-08-08
Lands For Sale.

viii sell on easy terms the following de-
scribed tracts Of land situate in Clarke county,
". T., to-wit:
90 acres NJ Parkersyille, 20 acres under
fence. good orchard barn and other improve
ments, with wagon, team, aud other stock,
price 5000
100 acres. two miles north Of Parkersyille,
price $1,000
80 acres, three-auarters Of mile north Of
Fishers Landing all good timber, price 5000
40 acres, at the mouth Of LackaInas Lake,
price s2o0
ALEX. 5. COFfEY.
February ), 1875.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-08-08
Notice to Creditors.

Estate of Joseph Erni, deceased.
All persons having any claim or claims
against Joseph Erni, deceased, late of Clarke
county, Washington Territory, are hereby no
titled and required to present them, with the
necessary vouchers, within one year after the
date Of this notice, to me, at my place of resi-
dence at Washougal, Clarke county, Wash
ington Territory, or the same will be barred.
JOSEPH ERNI,
Administrator of the estate Of Joseph Erni,
deceased, with the will annexed
Dated Washougal, Clarke Co., W. T.,
July 18th, 1873. 4G-5
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-08-08
TO ADVERTISERS.
GEO. 7. ROW ELL & CO.'S
SELECT LIST
OF
Local Newspapers.

Many persons suppose this list 60 bc com
posed Of CHEAP, low-priccd uewspapers.-,
The fact is quite otherwis The Catalogue
states exactly what tine papers are. When The
name OF "a paper Is printed ia FULL FACE
TYPE it is in every instance the BEST paper
in the place. When printed in CAPITALS II
i the ONLY paper IN the place When in
'ROman letters ii il neither the best nor the
only paper, but is usually a very good one.
notwithstanding. The list gives the p"puln.
ton of every town and the circulation ofcycry
paper. II il not aco-opcratNcli>G IT'S NOT
\ CHEAP LIST At the foot ofthc catalogue
for each state the important towns whicharc
not covered by the list are enumerated 1T is
AN HONEST LIST. The rates charged for
advertising are barely ouc-iiith the publish
er's schedule The price for one inch weeks
in the entire list Is SOB The regular rates Of
the same papers for The same space and time
are $3,lDS5. The list includes go ncwspa.
pers. of which lG3 are issued DAILY aud M
WEEKLY. They are located In So different
cities and towns, of which - are State Capi.
tails, BIS places Of over 5utD population, and
"A county seats. Lists sent on application.
Address Geo. 2. Rowel * Cos Newspaper
Advertising Bureau, 10 Spruce Street print
ing House square, New York jc21'ls
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1878-03-10

For this again, we exhort you, attend well
to the exercises of the Lenten season. Enter
into its spirit OF penanoe; ipfame your hearts
with devotion to the sufferiDgs and death of
our l. ord Jesus Christ, that hereafter you may
rise with him to q glorious eternity. ''For II
we share His death, by dying to sin, We shall
likewise share His resurrection" (Rom. v. 6.)
During Lent, the use of flesh meat ct the
principal meal only, Is allowed on AL days
day Of Ember week, which falls this year the
10th of March. On Sundays it is allowed ct
every meal.
On days when flesh is allowed at one meal,
those who are exempt from fasting, by reason
of age or hard labor, may eat it At every meal.
The use of fish and flesh at the Same meal is
not allowed in Lent, not even on Sundays.
All persons are bound to fast when they
have reached twenty-one years Of age, unless
excused by reason of bad health or bard labor.
and then they ought to get the sanction OF
their pastor or oonfessor, and have some pray
ers or other good works assigned as q commu-
tstion.
During Lent the Rev. Pastors will, whenever
practicable, have public devotions and give
course of instructions suited to the wants of
their hocks.
/ The prayer I'D RepellendGs Tempestates is to be
recited at Macs, from the 1st or April till the
31st Of July, both included.
Given at Natchez, on Quinquagesima Sunday
March Sd, A. D. 1878.
WILLIAM HENRY,
Bishop of Natchez.
] By order of the Bishop:
N. F. GRrGNoN, v. G.
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1878-03-10
Mission at St. Alphonsus Church.

The long promised mission at this church
will begin to-day at the 10 O'Clock solemn
High Mass. The ceremony and sermon of in.
PRODUCTION promise to be most interesting, and
will doubtless draw great ooncourse of peo-
pie.
Tie daily exercises of the mission will be the
following AT O'Clock in the morning, Low
Mass and short sermon for the working Glasses;
at O'Clock High Mass and eecond sermon; at
II in the evening, Rosary, sermon on Eternal
Truths, Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament,
and prayers for the conversion Of sinners.
After next Wednesday confessions will be
heard every day from to IL O'Clock in the
forenoon, and from to 10 O'Clock in the even
ing.
On the first four days of the mission, at 10 A.
NJ, and at p. M., instructions will be given to
young persons between 10 and 16 years of age,
who will then receive Holy Communion in q
body next Thursdy morning.
| Special lectures, at O'Clock in the after
noon, will be given on next Thursday for mar
ried ladies, on Friday for young ladies, and on
next Sunday for married men and young men.
Instructions for converts preparing for Bap-
tism and for grown Catholics preparing for
first Communion will be given daily at z
O'Clock p. NJ, at the Convent of the Redempto-
| rist Fathers.
Unusual ceremonies and blessings of devo'
tonal articles will be specially announced dur.
ing the mission.
The Reverend Redemptorist Fathers William
Wayrob, Timothy Enright, Louis Cook, Jsmel
Nc Laughlin, John McGeough and George
Grimm will conduct the exercises of the mis-
sion.
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1878-03-10

From 10000 to 10000 strangers visited New
Orleans to witness and take part in the festivi-
ties of Mardi Gras. Rexh procession, which
paraded the streets during the day, was very
elaborately and artistically gotten up. The
figures on the thirty or forty cars which made
up the pageant, represented Rex as Agamemnon
returning from the Trcj an war and oarioa"
ture of the mythology of the Greeks and Ro-
mans. OF course all of the tens of thousands
of spectators that crowded the streets, side'
walks, balconies and windows along the route
were delighted, though some persons have
slight suspicion that the masses Of the specta-
tors, being q little rusty in history and nytho-
logy, did not fully appreciate the various tab
leaux. Bat all, young and old, the man OF
cultivated mind and the unlettered freedman,
understood and fully appreciated the exquis-
itely ludicrous caricature of the Fireman's
parade of the previous day. The members OF
Fire Company No 40, with their boquets OF
cabbages, carrotes, etc., their "Pet" horse
alongside of which Don Quixotes Rosinsnte
would be a fiery steed, and their elegsntengine'
"Nancy Sykes" made up of beer barrels ana
drawn by two dOnkeyS, may coDgratuiAS0
themselves upon having been the cause Oh pUAo
hearty laughter and amusement than ali 'ne
rest of the procession combined.
The Mystic Krewe of Comus appeared at
night in pageant of rare beauty, representing
scenes from the Metamorphoses Of Ovid.
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1878-03-10
Regulations of Lent in the Diocese of Mobile.

/. The first day Of Lent. Ash Wednesday,
falls this year on the 9th of March.
g. Ali persons who have completed their
tssenty. first gear, and who are not exempted from
the obligations of fasting by sickness, debility,
Old age, hard labor. or other well. known res.
sons, are obliged to fast on all the days OF
Lent, except Sundays.
g. On those days, but one full meal 10 allow
ed. which should not be taken before noon.
a. Custom allows cup of coffee, tea, or thin
chocolate, and q small piece of bread, or q
cracker, to be taken in the morning; and in the
evening collation. Of food, not exceeding the
fourth part of an ordinary meal, 10 allowed.
At this collation. fish is permitted.
S. Abstinence from the use of flesh meat 10
epioined on all the Wednesdays and Fridays Of
Lent, and on the Saturday of Ember Week.
6. The use of lard is allowed in cooking.
Z. Fish and flesh are mot allowed at the same
meal, even on Sundays.
s. Eggs, cheese, milk and butter can be used
without distinction of days. but abstinence
from all these is recommended on Good Friday.
Notice.-Those who entertain any reasonable
doubt about their obligation to fast or abstain,
ought to apply to their pastors for advice or
dispensation.
By order OF the Right Rev.
JOHN QUINLAN, Bishop of Mobile.
JOHN Jos. KELLER, Secretary.
Mobile, February 81, 1873.
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1878-03-10

FORTY HOURS AT ST. PATRICK's CHURCu-
Next Friday, 18th, the Forty Hours Devotion
preparatory to the Feast of st. Patrick, will
commence in st. PAtrick's Church St the Solemn
High Mass which will be celebrated At O'Clock.
Very Rev. P. f. Allen, pastor, will preach. In
the evening, at 7:3o o'clock, there will be q
sermon by Father Allen, followed by Benedic
tion. Saturday, at A. NJ, High Mass and In
-struetieB,- Sunday lFeast of st. Patrick
Solemn High Mass. Very Rev. Father Millet
V. c., celebrsnt. His Grace, the Most Rev
Archbishop of New Orleans, will be present
The panegyric will be preached by Very Rev
p. F. Allen, and will be followed by Pontifica
Blessing and Beuediction of the Most BLESSED
Sacrament.