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Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1878-06-14

TIE following is an extract from
Mr.. Lamar's great speech in favor Of
Government aid in the construction oil
the Texas Pacific Railroad. The argu.
ment he uses appeals not only TO the
practical sense of the North, but 10 its
interest, and demonstrates that the road
would be benefit 10 the whole country
"a fact which the Northern people
win not be slow to appreciate. We in.
tend alluding to the speech at more
length in q future issue:
There 10 NO doubt about the fact.
Mr.. President, that whatever may be
tae material condition Of the people Of
this country, there prevails in Amer.
lean society more Of discentent
and complaint, more Of tendency
70 social Irregularities and outbreak, than
has ever existed At any former period Of
ouH country's history. tAany causes have
been assigned for this condition Of thlngs,
Political Standardization, Federal and
state, errors In I'm aneial legislation, gross
0npFession and injustice In our Bystem OF
AVIATION, the incorporation into our so
alaty OF some elements, causing 9 tendency
60 Intestine commodotiOns that have never
been observable In our earlier history
each and oil have been assigned with
ednal eaTnestness by the different adv0-
Gates Of the various remedies for the ex.
listing state Of thlngs.
Whatever may be, sir, the correctness OF
ineOrrectness OF these theories upon this
subject, and perhaps there may be some
tkQEo ,f 0ruNh anil aFFnr In all of lhnm
there are two causes which | think have
been too much overlooked. One is, the
prOstrated and impoverished condition OI
one section of the country, embracing
fully One-third Of its population. In the
South, By the results Of the war alone, an
immense amount Of productive capital
was destroyed. Then, the market value
Of slaves, whatever may have been the in-
feriority, as alleged, Of slave labor com
pared with free labor, has also been ami
hIlated. The event certainly precipitatet
half q million Of opulent families living II
afiuence and luxury into extreme poverty
and destitutiOn. The effects, sir, of sucl
a catastrophe as that would shock thu
prosperity OF any commercial c0mmunitl
holding relations Of trade with them. Sir
n at once destroyed the market for all th
Inquiries and appointments Of comfortable
life which that con jition Of society In tht
South had created and maintained. Tn
demand in the South for jewelry, cOstl
stones, tine equipages, palatial furniture
fhe finest cloths, silks, alpacas and cash
mereS, has ceased The immense amount
eypended in travel and sojourn in the wa
terinEplaces OF the North, and in ou
treat cities, all these have disappeared
and with them an immense source OF proI
table exchange. -,--.
Now, sir, one OF the great national want
is the restoration OF that market or 1t
Equivalent. II lies in the restoration
the south 70 the full yigor Of her capabil
ties, II can be secured by the resusclti
ton OF her commercial and Industrial III
and the opening Of new fields fer emanc
pated labor. Sir, the completion Of thi
road will 80 far toward that consumm
ton.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1878-06-14

GLADSTONE is deficient in The quail.
ties In which Beaconsfield fs strong
tact, coolness and self-control. But Il
is the best head and heart of England
that listens and responds when Glad.
stone speaks. Beaconsheld is, after
all, but the cleverest Of charlatans,
Gladstone is q statesman, Of Q lower
order, indeed, than Bismarck and
Cavour and Lincoln In shrewdness and
practical force; an orator and scholar,
rather than a man OF affairs; but sec.
ond TO none in the purity Of his aims
and the generosity of his sympathies." {"
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1878-06-14

We were glad to have visits yester.
day from Mr.. Jas. A. Stevens, OF the
Columbus Independent, Mr.. R. A. Bon.
ner, Of the Pamela Star, Mr.. Daniel
bennett, Of the N. o. Plcayune, DR.. ].
Z. Nagle, Of the N. o. Democrat, Mr.,
7. H. Oury, Of the CarrolltoR Conser.
vAtive, and several other members Of
the Press Association.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1878-06-14
Annual Exercises OF the MIssIss
slppI Press Association.

~ - A8A H1GECNHGI % lMG NMNHaAMe
SlpPi Press AsSOciaGlOn.
The Annual Exercises took place, &C.
Cording to programme, at the Garden,
where large audience of ladies and
gentlemen were assembled to witness
the novel entertainment. The Associa.
ton was called to order by President
Holland, who introduced Col. A. Y.
Harper, Of the OkOlOnA States, and the
latter gentleman delivered an eloquent
and very appropriate Introductory ad-
dress, by which the audience were made
10 feel they were heartily welcome. At
It's close, Col. Harper introduced Mr.. F.
Z. McGee, Of the Enterprise Courier,
who had been selected TO deliver the
Annual Grafton. Mr.. McGee's Oration
was we'll delivered, suitable TO the oc.
casion, and did credit to his abilities as
a writer and orator. He was heartily
applauded during its rendition. Col.
Harper then introduced the Esssyist,
Mr.. Geo. T. Herndon, Of the TupelO
Journal, whose Essay was a model Of
dclion, and In the delivery of which be
suited his gestures and the modula-
tions Of his voice 10 the words and
ideas Of the beautiful Essay. His pro-
duction, and its delivery, reflected
credit upon himself, and by connection
upon the entire Association, and with
due respect to those who preceded and
followed him, 1t was generally pro-
nounced the feature Of the Exercises.
The Essay was highly complimented,
and we hope soon 10 see it in print,
Mr.. w. S. HOskins, Of the COrinth Cor
inthian, was next introduced, and pro.
ceeded TO recite q Poem prepared for
the occasion, but before lie completion
he was unfortunately prostrated by 8
sud len attack Of heart disease, caused
no doubt by embarrassment and over
excitement Much sympathy was
manifested for him. Col. A. Y. IIar-
per, by request, read Mr.. W. II. Ker-
mans patriotic poem Southland" with
an emphasis and feeling that elected
encomiums and hearty applause. Mr.,
Emmet L. Ross, of the Canton Mail, by
special request, rendered his famous
poem "Ths little sock that baby wore."
The sentiment Of the piece and
its excellent delivery, was fitting
close for the Exercises. As
the poem was new 10 Vicksburg
audience, and Mr.. Ross's rendition
brought forth all its pathos, It met with
a favor and marked appreciation that
must have been gratifying to the dis
tinguished author. The Exercises we're
enliveued by the excellent music of the
bGarden Orchestra, and the splendid
singing Of Miss Kuster and Mr.. Heck.
Ter which were inlerspersed in the
programme. Miss Kuster's vocal
powers were highly entertaining and
greatly complimenled by the members
of the Press, and she was frequently
encored by the audience, in answer to
one of which she rendered in exquisite
style "Vogellied" the famous bird
song, in a manner that could not be
excelled by the birds themselves. A
duet between Miss Kuster aud Mr.,
Heckler, and q Galop by the Orchestra
completed the entertainment-one Of
the most interesting and pleasant We
ever attended.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1878-06-14
The Siege Of VIcksburg.

Fifteen years ago, during the present
month, our city was undergoing one Of
the most remarkable SiegeS in history,
traces Of which can yet be seen. Many
perSonS yet live here who participated
in its priVAtions and faced its dangers,
and the following extract from Q his
tory Of the siege, written by Major
Edward S. Gregory and published in
the Philadelphia Times, will recall old
memories and prove interesting 10 the
general reader:
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1878-06-14
INSIDE THE CITY.


Itmay well be CT dited that the garrison
and the pOpulace had not been Indifferent
while these great actions sped. That q
crisis impended, every man and woman
felt; and that the odds were greatly
against us was equally evident, Still the
people would not harbOr the thought OF de.
feat, and were equally unprepared for the
siege. The city had been bOmbarded once
beiOre-an ordeal invoked by the defiant
reply OF the Mayor, speaking for the citi-
zens, when s. L. Lee demanded their sur
render after the fall Of New Orleans.
When, therefore, the sudden unfolding Of
ball OF dense white smoke In the sky
above them gave sign, on the 18th, that the
enemy had arrived, the fact did not fright
en- the brave community, however much II
may have surprised them. At first the de-
pressing shadow OF exclusion, with con.
slant peril OF death and the corrosiOn Of
anxiety and OF imminent famine, was re.
lieved by the excitement Of battle; for on
the 10Th and goth sharp attacks were made
on the lines, which were repulsed with
great slaughter OF the Federal column.
The novelty OF the situation sustained the
spirits Of the people still longer, and their
courage was never dimmed. But the sick.
ness Of hope deferred was OF gradual
growth, while the sOrdid conditions Of life,
MADE necessary by the eNlgencies ana eN'
pOsures which were incident to the siege,
mad their own sad effects Of steady and
hard attriti0n. How and by what distinct
stages ''city full OF sttrs-a tumultuous
| city-a joyous city," such as Tyre Of old
takes on Itself the aspect OF camp or a
trench, devoid Of the attendants Of home
and pleasure, and marked by every iea
ture ofwar's worst exactions and destruc
tion, nothirg g short Of diary of contempO
raneOus experience could describe. II
! answers the purpose OF picture to selec
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1878-06-14

The following are the officers Of the
Press Association for the ensuing'year :
]. II. Sharpe, Columbus Independent,
President.
G. T, HerndOn, Tupelo Journal, let
Vice President.
Emmett L. Rose, Canton Mail, 2nd
Vice President,
W. II. Cochran, SiaTkville Times
Secretary,
R. Walpole, K1sGiusko, Treasurer,
J. p. johnson, Kosciusko Star, An.
nual Orator.
Geo. W. Harper, Essayist.
William Ward, Annual Poet.
W, X, Douglas, d. D., Chaplain.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1878-06-14

MAJOR E. BARKsDALE, OF the Jack
son Clarion, arrived yesterday, and
participated In the proceedings of the
Press Convention.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1878-06-14

WITHOUT the interposilion OF some
unlooked-for event, the execution OF
VIM. Dixon for the murder of old man
BaChman,will take place in the all yard
to-day. Such scenes are of rare occur
renee in Mississippi, and we trust that
If the dread sentence of the law is con.
summated it may prove such a warn
Ing that the crime Of murder may
never again be perpetrated in our
midst
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1878-06-14
WEEKLY ADVERTISING RATES:
Friday Morning, June Z, 1877.

PAscAeoULA has been selected as the
next place for the meeting Of the Mis-.
sissippi Press Association.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1878-06-14
5till Another Smith who sseketh
Alter Office,

DETROIT, June 6.-The National
Greenbackers met in Stale Convention
to-day and nominated q full State tlok.
ct, headed by V. s. Smith for Gov
ernor.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1878-06-14
VICKSBURG HERALD
Published WEEKLY by
ROGERS, GROOME & co.

An extra copy will be given to the getter
up OF club OF ten.
Send POstOfice Money Orders or drafts
Hhen practicable. Address,
VICKSBURG HERALD co.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-02-08
Samoan Fashions in TatlOOiEg.

Scarcely youth of II is to be found
among the Samoanties who is not elaborate
ly tattooed. Candlenut ashes and water are
used for coloring matter. That part of the
body from the waist to the knee is covered
with variegated pattern that at a short dis
tance resembles lacework. The operation
consumes two or three months and the ope-
rator is very exacting about his pay. when
he gets half through he demands his recon-
pense, and if it is not forthcoming he
refuses to finish the work. A young man is
in deep disgrace if he goes about half tat
tooed. The girls laugh at him and the men
scorn him. The process is very painful and
the victims are dieted while undergoing it.
Some become mere skeletons before they
are completed, but it is the fashion, ard
they are repaid by the admiring glances OF
the women. The gentler sex are rarely tat
tooed. Sometimes delicate garter is seen
twining around the leg sometimes an arm
let, or a strawberry design iu the middle Of
| the back, but such instances are rare.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-02-08
The United States Life-Ssving Service.
ny WILLIAM II. RIDEfNd.

During the year ending June, 1877, the
total number Of vessels driven ashore was
one hundred and thirty-ft ur, having one
thousand FIVE hundred persons ON board,
thirty .nine,or about two and a half per cent
of whom were lost. The total amount of
property saved was over one million seven
hundred thousand dollars, and the total
amount Of that lost, over one million five
hundred thousand dollars. A brief summary
of the service snce Mr.. S. J. Kimball took
charge of it in 1871 will better show its use
fulness, however. -Four hundred wrecks oc-
Cured, imperilling over eleven million one
hundred thousand dollars worth of property;
nearly seven million dollars worth of this
was saved, and of four thousand seven hum
dred and thirty lives imperilled only eighty
we're lost. Two thousand eight hundr,
and sixty-seven days of shelter were afford.
ed at the stations to nine hundred and fifty
nine persons During 1871 ~ the operations
of the service were confined to the coasts OF
Long Island and New jersey in 1924
they were extended to Cape Cod and Rhode
| Island, and in the next year they were fur.
ther extended to the limits of the present
Districts.
| The stations are nearly all alike simple
wooden houses, with steep gable roofs, the
only projection about them being the light
ning.rod, and the only ornament coat o
red-brown paint, From May until Novem
be- they are unoccupied, though all thu
apparatus is ready for use and the rest o
the year each becomes the holhe of
keeper and six surf-men, who are paid fort,
dollars month, and are chosen for thei
experience on the beach. Their duties ar
concsely stated in the instructions of th
Treasury Department, to which branch o
the government the Life.saying Service be
longs "DuriDg the winter months the beacl
will be patrolled by the surf-men every night
The patrol will consist of two men from
each station, one following the beach towart
the next station to the right, and the othe
proceeding toward the next station to tn
left, and each continuing his walk until tn
patrol from the adjacent station is met. Eacl
patrolman will carry beach lantern, also
red Coston hand-light and when an inle
separates the stations, he will exchange sig
mails with the patrolman on the opposit
shore. On those parts of the coast wher
the two adjacent houses can rot be seen from
each other, the beach will be patrolled SUI
ficiently to bring them in sight three time
between sunrise and sunset. On the dis
covery of wreck or vessel in distress, tn
patrolmsn will Immediately burn his re,
Costop hand-light, both to alarm the station
and give notice to the wreck that succor i
near, then returning to the station and as
sistng in the preparation of the apparatus
Boats, ETC., will be prepared for immediat
service .'-Harper's for February.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-02-08
The Reliable Man.

OF all the qualities that combine to form
good character, there is not one more i'm
portant than reliability. Most emphatical
ly is this true of the character of good bus.
mess man. The word itself embraces both
truth and honesty, and the reliable man
must necessarily be truthful and honest. We
see so much all around us that exhibits the
absence Of this crowniug quality that we are
tempted, in our bilious moods, to deny its
very existence. But there are, nevertheless
reliable men, men to be depended upon, to
be trusted, in whom you may repose conf
dence, whose word is as good as their bond
and whose promise is performance. If any
one Of you know such a man make him
your friend. You can only do so, however,
by assimilating his character.
The reliable man is a man of good iudg.
ment. He does not jump at conclusions
He is not frivolous man. He il thought
iul. He turns syer a subject inhi
mind and looks at it all around. He i.
not partial or one.sided man. He see,
through thing. lie is apt to be a very
reticent man. He does not have to talk /
great deal. He is a moderate man, no
only in habits of body, but also OF mind
He is not passionate man. if SO by nature
he has overcome it by grace. Heis a sin
cere man, nor a plotter or scheme. II
does not promise rashly. What be say
may be relied on. He is a trustworthy mau
You feel safe with your property or the &C
ministration Of affairs in his hands. lie
watchful, vigilant man. You feel secur
within his protection. He is a brave maj
for his conclusions ARE logical deduced frol
the sure basis of truth, and he does not fea
to maintain them, He is good man, f
no one can be thoroughly honest and trutl
full without being good. Is such is qualit
attainable? Most assuredly so. 1t is NJ
born, it is made. Character may be forme,
ofcourse then its component party may
nodded to that fOrmstion.-Portiand Pri
current.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-02-08
The Gaeat American Falls.

The relc-hunters are feature of Niagara.
In addition to the numerous Indian stores
in the village, one meets blind woman, a
lame man, or crippled child on every cor
ner and every turn. / shook them all of
except a one eyed man with scar on his
nose. He made up his mind that l was his
meat. and he headed me off from the Goat
Island Bridge and asked;
"Any specimens
"No, sir"
"Any rock ornaments?
mo, sir"
"Auy toy canoes?"
"No, sir"
"Any bullets from the battle field of Lun-
dy's Lane?'
"No, SIR"
"Any beadworS?"
"No, SIR"
"Any pea shooters for the children?"
"No, sir"
"Any indian pipes?"
''No, sir"
"Any canes?"
"No, sir"
worked past him on the bridge; and
while was viewing the rapids he came up
and asked
"Auy tobacco-pouches"
"No, sir"
"Won't you please buy something?" he
entreated, scratching the scar on his nose.
mot pennyworth, sir came here to
view the grandeur of Niagara, to fell awed
and puzzled, to drink in all that's solemn
and magnificent in the cataract-and if you
follow me on that island I'll murder you -
was walking down the island, when
heard hard breathing behind, and 10! there
was that one eyed man again.
"Want to buy any relics?" he asked, al
he came up.
'No, sir"
"Want to buy any
1t was my first murder, and it makes mt
shudder to think of it. 1t is no triinl
thing to brain one-eyed man with sea-
on his nose and throw his body over cliff
and Pm sorry did it. l see now that i
was my duty to have permitted him to bort
me to death.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-02-08

The following dialogue is reported as hav-
ing taken place between a game hunter and
a patient looking through the iron gate of a
French lunatic asylum;
Patient-"That's fine horse what's it
worth p
Hunter-$500.
Patient-And what did that gun cost?
Hunter-$l00.
Patient-And those dogs?
Hunter-sS0, believe
Patient-What have you got in that game
bag.
Hunter--A woodcock.
Patient-Well new you had better hurry
on, for if our governor catches a man wht
has spent $3.50 to get a woodcock worti
thirty cents, he'll have him under lock aat
key in no time, tell you.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-02-08
CHARLES STORY.

was sitting in the twilight.
With my Charlie on my knees
Uittlc two-ycar-old, forever
Teasing, "Talk tory, pease, to mc.D
"Now," said, " talk ME- tory
"well," rcnectively, "I'll 'mencc.
Mamma, I did see a kitty,
Grcat-big-kitty, on the fence
Mamma smiles. Five little fingers
Cover up her laughing lips.
as 90 laughlngG" "Yes," tell him,
nut kiss the finger tips,
And 7 say. 'Now tell another"
We'll" tall smiles,) "now will 'mencc.
Mamma, did sec doggie,
Great-biy-doggie, on the fence
"Rather similar, your stories,
Aren't they, dear?" A sober look
swept across the pretty forehead,
Then he sudden courage took.
"But know a nice, new tory,
'Plendd, mamma Hear me 'mence.
Mamma, did-see--a-ELfuNT.
Great--big -elfunt, on the fence I"
--SpringfeM Republican.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-02-08

Woman" an imaginative wriler says,
sis compounde OF three articles sugar tine.
ture of arnica, and soft soap sugar, because
of the sweetness apparent in all women,
though it has become acidulated 10 domes.
tic vinegar arnica, because of the healing
and soothing wemen yield to men after the
trials of life; and soft soap, for reasons too
obvious TO need specification"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-02-08

The iGeneral Grand Chapter of Royal
Arch Masons for the United States of Amer
lea has recognized the Mark Grand Lodge of
England as the legal authority in Great Bri-
tain for comforting the mark degree" The
effect of this recognition will be that Fog.
lish Royal Arch Masons who are also Eng
lish Mark Masters will not be required to
again take the latter degree before joining
an American Royal Arch Chapter.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-02-08
Miscellaneous.
THE LITTLE sCnEHEREzADE.


Iwantish to tell you some stories |
run one OF your ears down--so;
Don't smoke In befront OF my face, pa
I'll sit on this clicket down low,
There once was q beautiful p1ncess,-
I'm too low enough you can't hear.
I'll cllmb up atop on your shoulder
And whisper 1t into your ear.
This p1ncess kept sleeping ana sleeping
Till somebody gave her kiss
That woke her, for she was enchanted;
shed waited whole years just for this.
Let me see I O--thls beautiful princess,
She wasn't but bout hlg rs me.
This amt the bess pace TO tell stories
Hop me down and les sit on your knee.
Amt It fun9 And It rides lust ms easy.
what's that9 "Better stick 10 nv teIt!"
'Taint sermons 4 It's stories; and, papa,
kind of-cant think--what comes next /!
"pont believe that had any stotiesf"
Ihnd-suts a nice one but now
shall lust let you tell your own stories,
shau't tel you a single speck how
The princess grew up to woman.
! thought you'd be solly don't ely,
Next tine you1 be patient and listen,
My doles are calling-good- by
In Widc Awdke.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-02-08
RetOrts of Maniacs.

There are many instances on record where
the keen Wit of maniacs has discounted sane
friends. Your true maniac may lack sound
sense, but he rarely wants in versatile wit
"What brought you here ?" asked pert Wis.
itor. "What will never bring you - too
much BRAIN" Well, this causes one third
of the cases of the largest asylum in Ameri-
ca. Many inmates possess culture and tai
ent to an eminent degree. Some of the most
gifted men | ever saw have spent large
slice of their blasted lives within the gates
ofdespair. A distinguished professor thought
to puzzle maniac by the query, "How long
my good fellow, eau a man live without
brains?" The patient at once replied, 81
don't know, doctor. How old are you %
A Mr.. Mann, startled at meeting lunatic
armed with a club, tried to soothe him by a
pun: ~ am double man; one by both
nature and name" The other rejoined
"Do tell Why, ] am a man beside myself.
We two will fight you two." Clubs won. A
yound lady who devoted herself to her artist
brother, whose mind was little uuhinged,
once narrowly escaped falling victim to
one OF his whims. One day he showed her
a carving knife, with the cheerful remark,
mabel, my dear, an odd idea occurs to me.
l must paint the head of John the Baptist
Yours is an excellent study. So, if conven.
lent, will cut off your head. Lay it gen.
tly in my lap. My razor is exceedingly
sharp. l will scarcely hurt you. Now
then, Mabel, you are bound for heaven
sweet~ His face showed no sign of jest
The lady felt her story was in chapter last
He gasped her hair. Well, Harry" said
she, that's good idea. But why spoil my
new lace? Let me go up stairs and change,
won't you, dear?" He NODDED sullenly, and
she escaped. John the Baptist adjourn.
ed