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Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-01-18

We feel that 1t is but just to Gen.
Furlong to state that the citizens Of
this county are in full accord with him
in his efforts TO secure the voice Of the
Legislature 10 aid us in our appeals to
Congress for the preservation of our
harbOr. We cannot doubt that all the
members Of the Legislature from thil
county will co operate with him, and
we hope the Legislature will grant th'
weight of its influence.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-01-18

Mr.. PRoR AM, of this city, has intro.
duced bill into the Legislature in
relation to the evil practice Of carrying
concealed weapons, that we hope will
receive the favorable consideration OF
that body. This evil custom can only
be abolished by the strong arm of the
law. To advise our young hot bloods
TO dissrm, while the custom Of carry
ing deadly weapons is almost q univer-
sal one, is simply folly. Many good
citizens carry weapons because they
know the rOughs are always loaded
down with them. and some means OF
personal defense is therefore necessary.
Some power must bs given our off,
CIals to enforce . general diSArm ing
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-01-18

TIE Aberdeen Examiner has the fol.
lowing, which We fully indorse: ave
trust that upon the final passage of the
Silver Bill, Mr.. Lamar will find It con.
sistent with his views to support q
measure that has the unqualified en-.
dorssl of ninety-nine hundredthS of the
people he represents, and that promises
at one and the same time to give great
relief to the debtor classes, and to do
full and exact justice to the bond
holders,"
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-01-18

The trouble with the great mass Of
the people iS that they hnd 1t very
difficult to get enough Of greenbackI
and silver to satisfy the ordinary wants
Oflife, while the complaint of the bond.
holders and money monOpOliSts lie that
they will be forced to take money so
Valueless.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-01-18
Cauy Taxes

Ills important that city Taxpayers
should pay their taxes promptly aud In
full, excepting the mandamus tax for
Wharton, who thinks to avoid the very
reasonable compromise proposed for
oil of her bonded Indebtedness by the
city. AS to the Wharton mandamus
tax, We have no advIce to offer, simply
because We think none is needed. Bet
we earnestly urge the taxpayers TO
pay ell the other taxes imposed. If this
Is done the compromise Of vast load
of Indebtedness can be effected aud
the city will be greatly benifted there
BY if II is not done, this compromise
will be endangered and the city will be
obliged in the future to adopt the cred.
1t system at a very heavy loss. Those
who DO not pay will run great risk, for
although they may not be Immediately
disposessed, they run the risk clouded
titles always carry with them, aud the
creditors of the city are already TAX.
ing steps TO secure actual posses.
sion OF real estate forfeited for
the nOn.payment faxes. Prompt tax.
payers have just right to complain OF
all those who do not pay, for there is
no good reason why they should be
forced to carry the load that should be
In part borne by all the people. The
2lst Of this month is the extreme limit
Of time that can be given, aud before
that time we hope that a very small
portion of city taxes will remain uu.
paid.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-01-18

Two Republican Senators who
visited the White House formally on bust.
ness, were invited to-day, by Hayes, to a
long private conference. Both OF them
were and are stIunch supporters OF COnk.
ling. One Of them went TO the White
House with one Shaughnessey, Of Missi.
sippi, who had a story to tell about his re-.
sent prosecutions In that State at the
hands Of Democrats. Hayes listener
patiently to the story, and said he wou
do whatever he co Id In the mater, but
cut short the interview by inviting him TO
his room aud have long talk Washing.
ton Cor y, Y. sun, Gd.
Who has been bothering Shaughne.sy
now! What Is the grievance he has to
pour into Hayes's ears? We had los
sight OF him since GOV. Stone refused
him permission to raise military force
to march into kempGr county. What.
ever his story was, it ia evident he fail.
ed to interest the President with It,.
Shaughnessey may have felt q little
cheap when the President "cut short
the interview TO hold a private confab
with a Senator aud left him alone to his
reflections. We have a suspicion that
Hayes plainly saw through it ell and
that Shaughnessey's story was fiction
without a moral, and In q half polite
and half curt way, cut short bis story
of his prosecutions by Mississippi
DemoCTats.-t Meridian Mercury.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-01-18

The Evening Commercial, in refer
ring to Col. Cases proposition to build
the Ship Island Railroad across Big
Black, says: "This road once we'll un.
der way beyond Big Black river will
receive aid and encouragement from
other counties through which it will
pass, and will be speedily pushed for.
ward to Ship Island, or at least to a
junction with the New Orleans, 81.
Louis and Chicago Railroad"
If it is Col. Cases intention to at.
tempt to complete the road TO the n.
o., 81, L and Z. road, We hope our
citizens will have nothing whatever to
do with 1t. Vicksburg has paid pretty
dearly for this whistle already, but il
the road is completed sufficiently be.
yond The Big Black river to act as the
solo outlet of that rich country, II will
do US vast amount of good; on the
other hand, If it is extended to the
New Orleans road so as to carry ell the
trade to New Orleans, 1t we're better
for us that 1t should not be built at all.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-01-18

Dr.. H. B. CESAs, q native of New
Orleans, and for many years Professor
OF Obstetrics in the University of Lou
isiana, died Thursday afternoon, at the
age of sixty.eight, after q long and
painful illness. DR.. Cenas was known
by many Of the physicians Of this State,
and was universally respected for bis
learning, and for his many noble quail
tiles of head aud heart.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-01-18
HOUSE.

House met. Speaker in the chair.
Pra! er by Rev. Dr Watkins.
Roll call. Present, liz; absent,
Reading Of Journal dispensed with.
Leave OF absence granted Mr. Stands
from day to day.
A message from the 6 ,v"rnor, return.
Ing with his objections, several bills pass.
ed at the last session was taken up and
the several bills referred to appropriate
committees.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLIE.
The following bills were read twice aud
referred:
BY Mr Tucker To amend an Act to au.
thnrlZe purchasers OF railroads under tore-
closures Of mortgages, to organize as in.
|, 1877.
By Mr.. Hunt For tue relief Of Z. j.
Hodges, OF Montgomery county.
By Mr.. Field: e. impose a license tax
on the expectation OF cotton seed.
BY Mr.. Whitaktr. TO amend Section /
and repeal Sec ion II VI an Act u provide
Tor agricultural liens, and for other pur.
poses.
By Mr.. ROane: To insert in the Consti.
tuition an amendment thereto adopted,
providing for biennial Gts.ious OF the Leg.
BY Mr.. Street; Making an appropriation
70 defray the expenses OF the present Leg.
islature.
By Mr.. Pintard: To amend Section 2l35.
Article Q, Chapter II, Revised Code, in re.
laiiOn to exemptions.
By Mr.. Martin: To amend an Act to pFo.
hibit the sale in this tate within certain
hours, Of eeed cotton, corn, wheat. and
cotton ginned, but not baled.
By M Tucker: To repeal tho llth Sec.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-01-18

A LITTLE girl down 10 Maine was
listening with much interest to the
story OF Jonah. When the question
was asked, " What should you suppose
would be the first thing Jonah would
do after the great fish threw him upon
the land" che promptly answered, Il
sh'd fink he'd 60 home quick as be
could and get cleaned up"
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-01-18

A FELLOW recently sSked the use Of
the Hall of the Representatives in
which 10 deliver g lecture on Spiritual.
ism. The House refused to grant the
modest request, and the members will
have to console themselves with the
use Of Jackson spirits furnished in va
rious saloons ct 90 much per drink.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-01-18

The Brandon Republican pays the
HERALD the compliment Of copying In
full our report Of Legislative proceed
ings. We claim 10 have one ofthe beet
reporters 10 the Sou b in attendance al
the Capiial.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-01-18

IFall the papers in the State would
Jump on the spirit of lawlessuess that
prevails In some isolated localities, &c
the Summit Times is doing, the good
effect could soon be observed.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-01-18

Mr., PuRvIs, Of the firm Of Purvis &
Bro, Rolling Fork, Mr.. Britiou, and
the Messrs. Clarke, large lsndhoders
Of Snarkey county, called on us yester.
day. These gentlemen all expressed
themselves warmly in favor of tho
Vicksburg and Deer Creek railroad.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-01-18

The silver men in the Senate claim
q two.lhirds vote, and that the PrOsi.
dent will aot veto the bill. Let our Leg.
isla,ure inform our members Of pub.
lie sentiment in this State. 1t may do
great good.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-01-18

THERE Is universal expression Of
sa'i-fsctioa at the prompt manner in
which our Legislature .queIched the
Convention advocates. The people earu.
esily desire rest from political excite.
mont, aud they are not able 10 provide
for any Useless expenditures.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-01-18

CAPTAIN EADs says tue report Of the
United States Engineers as 10 the sue
cess OF the jeuies is of great value to
that siupendOus work.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-01-18

The ModoC Indians who made 50
much trouble under Captain Jack, have
become tolerably good farmers. Shack
Nasty Jim now has l,200 bushels of
corn.
THE Prophet Mohammed, in his Ko.
ran, describes one particular hell set
aside for dishonest merchants, etc.
short weight is one OF the most pro-
nonnced Of present frauds, and Mo.
hammed's hell is likely to have many
occupants. But you may be sure OF
this, that YOU get absolutely full weight
and the best material In DooLEY's
YEAST POWDER.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-01-18

GooD roads IL the great need OF War
rem counly.-[EVeniug Commercial.
Il they?
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-01-18

Gov. HANPToS's tender sOllcitude
for Senator Patterson In bic illness, i
fully appreciated b. The entire South
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-01-18

THE Governor Of Massachusetts,
wants SOM legislation that will sup
press the tramp" nuisance.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-01-18

Carr. II. P. JOHNSON, Editor and
Proprietor Of lhp K1.ciusko Star, called
ou Us yesterday.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-01-18

THE West Point Echo, a weekly ps.
per, hes just been started, by MsSsrs'
RIdglee & Collins.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-01-18

AT a recent exhibition of strength at
Wigtown, England, man named VII.
son lifted the enormous weight of
eleven hundred pounds. He also lifted
with his teeth, and without the aid of
bis hands, from the floor, eight 56's on
a strong board. The weights did nOt
touch bis body.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-01-18

Bills Without Number Introduced In Both
Houses.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-01-18

Standing Committees Of the SeRate...
Special, Standing and Joint Com.
mittees Of the House.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-01-18
FROM THE STATE CAPITAL.

Legislative Proceedings. Discussion In
ths Senate on Constitutional
Amendments.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-01-18
FROM THE STATE CAPITAL.

A Great Number Of Bills lntroduCed-Ths
Silver Question and Resumption
Repeal Referred to a
Committee.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-01-18

ierred the Governors message for appar
tiOnment- reported assigning the several
subjects . appropriate standing commit
tees.
SALARIES or LEGGsLATiyE OFFICERS AND
EMPLOYEES.
The Joint c 'mmittee on this subjec. re.
ported as follows:
.I,..... - = 81. n.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-01-18
Ge}}htsbnrg}tfrnId

Sunday Morning. JAnusry IS.
Vicksburg weekly herald., 1878-01-18

Special TO the Herald.l
Mississippi legislature Fifth
bay.
The daily gazette., 1878-08-28
a YOUNG NEGRO'S ARSON-CON.
FESSlNG HIS GUILT WITH A
ROPE AROUND HIS NECK

MIDDLETowN, \. Y, Ang. 27-Ira
West, colored, was arrested last night at
Howell's after having fired the farm
house of Gilbert II. Corwin, for whom
he worked. The fire was extinpui,hrd
Moss saturated with kei osene, was found
IN the milk can lids West was di.cov-
cred on the premises with some mos in
ms pocket similar To some that was kent
IN the garret OF the hols.. He was taken
to the barn by he indignant n,iphhors
and rope was placed around his neck.
when he confessed that he had fired the
Louise and also the barn of Corwin. aud
also the barns of Andrew T. Bertholf at
Hcwell> last week. He implicated Two
other colored men, one of whom was ar.
rested
On examination This morning. West
again confessed to the charge of arson
IN the first degree before The Grand
Jury. He was held without bail ana
committed TO the Goshen Jail. He re-
tracted the statement about the com
phclty OF others, and the negro who had
been arrested was discharged. The other
man mas not been in town for week. The
LOSSES caused by VESTS known incan-
diary actS amount to $4,000. Nest ia n
good looking and intellg- mt negro Of ia
He says he does not know w3v Ia, .at
the hres. lie Is suspected that he fired
The barn OF Jesse Roe, in the town of
Ches'er, last December, which w.ra
burned two weeks after he was discharo.
ed, although he denies 1t.
The daily gazette., 1878-08-28
General News.

The yellow fever is still on the increase
in the South. AT New Orleans, yesterday
1914 new cases and 40 deaths were report
ed, and AT Memphis 96 new cases and 80
deaths. AT Nicksbprg there are in all 600
cases of fever.
A statement Published in a New York
paper on Monday statelug that Gen.
Butler had said he had seen the original
Sherman letter, and that it would be
forthcoming. has elected a card form
Butler, in which he says "There is not
one word of truth in 1t. | have never
seen the original of the Sherman letrer.
never told personal friend or enemy
that IL had obtaiued or that it was gem
nine. So far from that do not believe
in its present existence, if it ever had
any"
The democratic congressional conven-
ton fos the third district of Virginia
metin Lichmund yesterday. Nominations
for Congress being IN order, Gen. joseph
f Johnston and Maj w. +. C. Gregory,
of Richmond, Col John Il. Young. of
Henrico, DR. Tu-seuhury, of Carolina.
and Capt. Frank v Winston were placed
in NOMINATION. Thirty Eight ballors were
taken without making choice, Gen.
Johnstou being the leading candidate on
every ballot, after which the clnyrntian
took recess until to-day. All the indie
ta'lonS point To strorK combination
against Gen. Johnston. There was much
hlhbustering during the day, aud many
attempts made to adjourn. There are no
indications of "A compromise man vet.
1t was thougt that if Johnston fails his
adhcrenis Will go to Wiston.
The encampment of the veteran assoc
iationS of New jersey hogan al the farm
of Gen. Fitzpatrick, near Deckertown,
yesterday. There was large representa-
llon from all parts OF the State Of Della
ware and from Pennsy lvanIa and New
York. GenS. Slckless and Robertson, and
eN-S9nalor Potts were among those d re-
sent. Seer tarY Evarts telegraphrd his
inability to he present. Fully 1000 men
marched IN the procession to the encamD-
ment, General kiI!patrlck welcome them
at his residence. One of the veteran as
soclation marched twen:y-miles in uni.
forms, with knapsacks and blankets The
encanpment will last three days. After
supper the veterans and others Assem- bled
IN the large tent, where Gen. Killpatrick
delivered an address OF welcome, which
was responded to by Post Department
Commander Charles Burrows. Addresses
were also delivered by Gen. John G.
Robinson and Gen. Siekles The tent was
lighted by lanterns and torches, and
rockets were sent up from all parts of
the grounds. soldier who went to a
barn TO forage fell and broke two of his
ribs. Some lawless fellows ATTEMPTED a
rald on the provisions but were check ed
The daily gazette., 1878-08-28

THE CONTEST for the Mayoraltv. on
the part Of the Republican has become
personal matter. 1t is fortunate that
there is but few days longer in which it
can be continued. As there is no Repub-
lican state ticket in the field and the
ayowed policy of the Republican party is
to make no nominations. it is supposed
that they will make no general effort To
elect the Mayor in the city. Indeed il is
openly said by many of them that they
do not intend to take any part in the con-
test, preierring that Mr.. Almond should
be elected. Hence his majority if is
thought will be large. Nevertheless no
Democrat should fail to 90 10 the polls
and vote for him. 1t is time now that
every Democrat was looking up his tax
receipt: and if he finds it is not to be
found let him get duplicate and no,
wait until election day, when it NAV take
much time and trouble.
The daily gazette., 1878-08-28

The Sunday races between the New
York Herald and the World to reach Sar-
atoga have become so exciting that pools
are sold weekly on the result. The last
few miles of the trip is made by teams
and the problem is to find the shortest
route. The Herald people were told of a
new route by which it was claimed they
could save five miles, and adopted 1t TIE
next Sunday, only to lose the race and
go back to their old route the next SEE
day. Early church-goers stop on the
way to see the teams come in and news
,ys add to the excitement by heralding
their approach.
The daily gazette., 1878-08-28

TRIUMPH OF AMERICAN PIANOS -
Messrs. Steifi, the celebrated piano man
ufacturers of Baltimore , have been Off
cially notified of the fact that they have
been awarded by the Judges of the French
Exposition a ''Medal d'Agent" for the
pianos on exhibition, and honorable men
ton for Mr.. Jacob Gross, the Superin-
tendent of the factory. Prof. Becker is
the agent for the sale Of the Steiff piano
in this city.
The daily gazette., 1878-08-28

The NEGROES who have been voting
Illegally for some seven or eight years,
and have been let off at the courts. have
now had ample warning not to be de-
ceived, and the Democrats have come tn
the determination to prosecute to the e,-
tent of the law all that are found voting
on forged, counterfeit or illegal receints
atthe approaching city election. The gull
ty will not escape this time; and the piIIorv
stands ready for such, and the lash will
not be applied easily. Pennsylvania and
Maryland negroes will not be allowed IN
pass ont of the city if they ATTEMPT to
vote and those who came to /" Rio
Quarterly" should know TINS. None can
vote who have not been living here a
whole year and in addition their names
must be on the tax list aud they have
paid tax that had been assessed at least
six months before the election, Let every
Democrat be on the alert. We under
stand that several negro property hold
ers who are tired of the high taxes pro-
pose to point out the rascals that vote
illegally.
The daily gazette., 1878-08-28
Registers Order.
REGISTER OFFICE.
New Castle Co August bth 1gIg

Upon the application OF Rosanna
France, Administrators ID. b, N, of Hugh
O'Brien, late OF Wilmington Hd. in said
county, decd, II is ordered and directed by
the Register that the eAdministratrix afore.
said, give notice Of the grantingof Letters of
Administration ID. b. N. upon the Estate of
the decd, with the date of granting thereof
by causing advertisements to be posted
within forty days from the date OF such
Letters, In SIX of the most public places OF
the County of New Castle, requiring ali
persons having demands against the Els
tate, to present the same or abide by an
Act OF Assembly in such case made and
provided. And also cause the same To he
inserted within the same period In the
Delaware GAZETTE, a newspaper pub
lished in Wilmington, and to be continued
therein three weeks (e. o, d.
f~->, Given under the hand and Seal or
}L.s. Office Of the Register aforesaid nj
~ New Castle, in New Castle County
Aforesaid, the day and year above written
y. Z. BlGGS, Register
NOTICE
All persons having claims against the
Estate of the deceased must present the
same duly attested To the Administratrix
on or before August 9Th 1879. or abide the
Act of Assembly in such case made and
provided
ROSANNA FRANCE,
Administrators, ID. b. n.
Address, Wilmington. Del.
The daily gazette., 1878-08-28

Join p. almond distmnced all his com
pet'tor' IN Tie race, and wds, on Saturday,
August 10TH nominated by the Democrats
as their candidate for Mayor Mr.. Al
nond ecos born and raised in Wilmington.
and by honest industry aud integrity he has
risen to be one Of its sound business n,e1, and
edding citizens. A'tcays Democrat he
has been liberal in his opinions, u,d aside
from the marty fetters 1chjeh bdd him, he
'oouid no doubt make creditaJle officer
Republican, dug. IL.
The daily gazette., 1878-08-28
REGISTsRS s ORDER,
REGIsTEK's OFFICE,

. oFFlCE,
New Castle county, August I, 1878.
Upon application of Ellen NJ. O'Brien.
Admlnistratrix of Hugh O'Brien, late
OF wilmington hundred, in said county
deceased, ii is o -dered and directed by The
Kegs er that the Administrators afore-
said give notice OF the granting OF letters
OF administration upon the estate of the
deceased, with the date OF granting there
of, by causing advertisements To be post
Ell within forty days from the date of such
letters, in six OF the most public places of
the county of New Castle, requirIng all
persons having demands against the es-
tate to present the same or abide by an
act OF assembly in such case made and
provided. And also cause the same To be
inserted within the same period in the
WiLM1HGToN GAZETTE, n newspaper pub
iished in Wilmington, and to be contin-
ued therein three weeks, (eod).
t- Given under The hand and seal
l.. :. of offic- OF the Register aforesaid
'--~-' at New Castle, In New Castle
county, aforesaid, the day and year above
written. y. q BIOGS. Register.
The daily gazette., 1878-08-28
Death Lurking in CurIed hair

BOSTON, August 27.-Quite an excite
ment was created at Readville, Mass. nv
the mysterious sickness of several Of Tho
operatives IN curled-hair factory two
years ago, when three persons are said to
nave died from painful disease, thought
10 pe oiooa poisoning from the hair of
horses, many of which die from a pecn.
mar malady:. A few days ago another
operative died, and another now lies
dangerously sick, both evidently cases
OF the disease of two years ago.
The daily gazette., 1878-08-28
For Sale.

-Four building lots at y. T.. corner From
and Jackson streets ion
Three lots In jackson between Sixth and
Seventh. anu
Five lots in Fifth between Van Buren ana
Harrison streets. "lu
risen and BrOome streets. A1
rive iots adjoining and north of the above
Five lots at 8. W. corner Harrison ani
Lowering Avenue. anu
Harrison and Broome. 'eh
RYE Iots on Pennsylvania Avenue And
Fourteenth street. ~ho
THOMAS r. LALLY
, Real Estate A gent
"eozo'i 6e2 Market it.
The daily gazette., 1878-08-28

the Government subsidy bonds. The
difference between per cent and 8 per
cent per annum to the stockholders is
about s750,000, or 2per cent on s37 800, =
600 capital, which far more than covers
all the requirements of the Thurman act
of Congress, assuming that it will be sus-
tanned by thu Supreme Court of the
United States, which is more than ques-
onable
The daily gazette., 1878-08-28

1t is understood that the Union Pacific
Railroad Company will resume its quar-
terly dividends in October, at the rate of
6 per cent per annum, or Il per cent
quarterly, in place of the per cent
dividends recently suspended in conse-
quence of the Thurman act of Congress,
which imposes larger contribution to
The daily gazette., 1878-08-28
Terrible Tornado OinDakota

ST. PAUL, Mimi, Aug "a special
despatch to the Pioneer Press SAYS: "A
tornado aud hail storm, at Fargo, Dako-
ia Territory, last evening, Frustrated ten
or hiteen buildings and damaged many
more, all the glass in the north windows
blown down were the Eniscopal Church
and the new city hall. Six horses were
Killed in one stable. Three persons
Were hurt, but no lives were lost.
ANOTHER HARD BLOW.
oHiCAGo, Aug. ga tornado oc-
which destroyed several buiIIings. Iii.
ing one man and seriously iniuring an