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The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1878-08-08

THOSE who want to escape mosquitoes
n summer, should purify Il cir cisterns
18th a Water Elevator.
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WRITE Marseilles Bedspreads at Levy
Bros, 5S5 Il 5S7 Magazine street, New Or
leans, sold for two dollars, worth double
he amount. july
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Educate YOur DaugHters

NASHVILLE, TENN.
DR.. Wards Seninary.-A first7class, non sec
tartan aud established school. The largest in
the South and fourth in the u. s. ~ graduates
this June; is teachers; s music teachers; % pl-
amos, organ, harp and guitar; French spoken; Cal
isthenic drill daily in new haiti; health the first
care; weekly lectures by Vanderbilt Professors
A beautiful city, fine churches and genial eli
mate. Grand four-story balding'. Moderate
charges. opens its l4th year Sept. 2nd. For
catalogue address Dr.. W. Il. WARD.
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Read This Often.

ANY good book or periodical in Europe
or America can be obtained by applying
to Rev. J. J. Clark, Agent and Drummer.
june20 If
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he Yellow Fever

is in New Orleans but that doesn't prevent
McGrath from selling goods cheaper than
ever. Go and try that splendid coffee.
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VIII .resnmeS its exercises on the LIST
MONDAY IN OCTOBER, With d competent
corps of professors. All branches of pre-
sparatory and commercial sc hoolS and
.irst-class colleges, Successfully taught.
Tuition in preparory school $45, and IN
college classes. $50 per session OF forty
weeks. Boarding in Stewards Hall.
$50 per month, and III private families at
.correspopdihgly low rates. For particu-
lars and catalogue. address
&C. ANDREWS, Pres't,
july1S-2m Jackson, La.
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XAIEuEETORY,

With this number, my connection rs as
s~ociate editor of The LEDGER ceases, and
[ am as loath TO part with it as a mariner
Is to leave his good ship. bid its readers
and patrons farewell; and if / have at any
time offended them in the least, / am sorry
for il; and if | have contributed in any de-
gree to their pleasure or satisfaction, | am
glad OF it.
I am happy to state in this connection
that my relation with the editor and at
taches of the Office have been both pleas
ant and agreeable, and | leave them with
reluctance. They certainly rave my best
wishes for their happiness and prosperity.
To the members of the press, for whom
my recollection will always revive a pleas
ant "reminiscences, | bid farewell, and hope
they will ever WELD their pens upon The
side of justice with that rigor and persls-
tency that a true soldier defends his coun-
try.
With malice toward none and good will
to all, 1 again repeat that sad word-fare-
we'll. j. d. BURKE.
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EDUCATIONAL
Southeastern Baptist Unit
Ng1ssif2L 10 WIZ

JACKSON, TENN.
Corps OF instructors nine. No. sbf students
last session aD6. Board $40 tOsi4 per- month, I'M
Guiding fuel, ights and washing. Next session
viii commence Sept. Q. 1873 Write for.a eata-
logue to q w. JARMAN, 4
july1S 1sq2m Chairman Of tile Faculty.
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If You want good water during the
summer, buy a Mayfeld Water Elevator
from 7. NJ. HENRY.
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N~s
Married,

On the 3oth of Jniy, at Hazlehnrst. by
Rev, Mr.. Weems, Mr.. B. c. Walker, of
Meridian, to Miss Anna l.. Patton OF Gar
borne county. III s
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Central Female Institute,
CLINTON, KINDS COUNTY, MISS
REV. WALTER HILLMAN, LII. D..
President of Faculty.

The TwEsry-SIxTH Collegiate Year of this
Institute will begin on Tuesday, September
24tf, 1918. Matured in her educational facilities
by a healthy growth of a Quarter Of a Century
OF Uninterrupted existence, our Institute IS
about to enter upon another period OF her Ca
able to offer advantages equalled by few instt-
buttons of learning in the country. .
Having for two successive years made REDUc-
TONS in the EXPENSES, we hesitate not TO say,
considering the advantages. offered, that the
Terms are less than can &c found
and AZ low as they can possibly be afforded.
Faculty" Tor a Catalogue.
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The above should have appeared in last
weeks paper. Capt. Burke has been con-
nected with this Office for the past eighteen
months, and has been faithful and indus
trious. Under his control the local de-
rartment of the paper has been made in
teresting and instructive. We regret to
part with the Captain, and cannot do so
witliout saying he is one of the most agree
able gentlemen we ever knew, unselhsh,
honorable and patriotic. We wish him
great success in whatever business he may
engage.
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If You need engines, boilers, betting
mills, cotton gins, presses, sugar mills or
machinery of any kind get prices from III,
Dudly Coleman & Bro, NO. They have
the best sell low. mr. % ~
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Two Water Elevators in use at the Col
lege. Ask Mr.. Johnson's opinion of them,
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store on Wheels.

We cannot Imagine anything tina,
proves so great al accommodation TO our
people as Sproat's Ice Car. 1t comes along
se ,ery Thursday, evening, with the clever
Mr.. Matthews IN cfiarge, and families Will
i've many dollars in the year by purchas-
II e from the Car. 1t carries a great varie-
~ Of good things, such as potatoes, apples,
mons, sausage, fish, cabbage, butter, ice,
Deer. etc. f#E .iun13-3m
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Franklin Female College,
University Of Mississippi.
AT OXFORD.

The next SESSION VIII open on IHuTsuaJ, oep-
tember2 &c. 1873.
Tuition still Tree to all Students from
any State.
Except $50 to Law Stndents).
The University has just closed the most
brilliant ana prosperous session it has ever
enic yed. AIS students were in attendance
last session The Law Department isin
successful operation-36 Law Students
were in attendance last session,
EXPENSES PER SESSION OF 9 MONTHS.
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the Archbishop's house to make arrange
ments for obsequieS.
THE PoPE's INSTRUCTIONS TO BE UNSEALED
TO-DAY.

THE PoPE's INSTRUCTIONS TO BE UNSEALED
TO-DAY.
ROME, Feb. S.-The Conclave will assem-
BILE Immediately at the Vatican. Pope Plus
IN left instructions which will be unSealed
to-day and read bv Praesente CardSvere. BY
Chamberlain, to all Cardinals now here.
Probably the hail of the Consstory will
be chosen for holding the ballot for the new
Pope.
Prince Chigi, Marshal of the Conclave
has assumed his functions and given orders
for the walling up of the doors of commu-
nication and removal of persons now living
on the same floor on which the Conclave
will assemble. Cardinals have already been
Informed of the meeting of the Conclave,
the French Cardinals are expected TO reach
here tomorrow and the Austrian and Span
ish Cardinals on Sunday aud Monday.
Nothing has yet been decided regarding
the remains lying in State. The Cardinal
Wears announcement of the death of the
Pope says his funeral will be celebrated at
st. Peters Cathedral and orders prayers for
the deceased.
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PROBABILITIES .
THE DEAD POPE.
ALL THE BELLS ARE ToLLING

ALL THE BELLS ARE ToLLING.
ROME, Feb. S-A congregation of Cardi-
nails heard the late Popes last wishes rela-
tive TO the COnclave and his funeral. Car
dinals BIio Becci and Dipietro will govern
the Church pending election OF Pontif.
All the Church bells in Rome are tolling,
The funeral services will be held at all the
Churches but one. At ST. Peters Cathedral
the services are expected TO be very i'm
uressive. The remains were temporarily
deposited in the Choir Chapel OF st. Peters
and will be buried at the Crypt.
NOT DECIDED.
The Conclave has not decided whether
the funeral shall be in public or private.
HIS LAST ACT.
The Popes last act was to provide for
the continuance of his servants salaries and
pension the widows.
THE PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL REQUESTED.
NEW YORK Feb. S.-The editor of the
Catholic ReUie,o of New York, received
special telegram from High Ecclesiastical
in Rome confirming the sad news OF the
Holy Father, Plus TX, and requesting the
prayers of the faithtnl for his eternal
repose.
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WASHINGTON,
THE RETURNING BoARDERs.

WASHINGTON. Feb. S.-A New Orleans
special says, in the matter of the Returning
Board prosecution, as TO the agreem ent that
Moore should be prosecuted for past polit-
ical offenses when member of the LegIs-
lature: who made the agreement which is
basis of the statement, do not consider
it applies to the trial of the Returning
Board, as th ey are not tried for any political
offense, but for criminal one OF forgery
and altering public documents, being the
returns from Vernon parish and tor pup
fishing the same as true.
NICOLLS DECLINES TO EXPRESS HIMSELF
Governor Nichols, it is understood. en-
tertains the same views but declines to ex-
press himself in any way on matters con-
nected with the trial. 1t may De stated.
however. there is no Intention, nor VIII
there be any attempt made on the part OF
the authorities TO iudict visiting statesmen
AS for any letter of agreement with Anuet-
SON of Feliciana. and John sherman III Is not
believed there ever was such docuhehe.
Kellooo. himself, however did enter into an
agreement with Nash to insure Ander
son the Naval Office, and this document Is
in existence and copy will be forthcom
ing In q few days.
WELLS IN PRISON.
Wells remains i'm prison, busy preparing
| a statement though what IL Il, Is not de-
yeloped. He refuses to make any charges
which may implicate the visiting statesmen
mr. the President.
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CHURCHES.

BAPTIST CHURCH.-Rev. ]. 7. Zealy, d. D..
sstor. Sabbath services IL a. m, and p. IN.
layer meeting every Thursday night, at 7
lock. Sabbath School, a. m, David Sfal-
b. Superintendent.
BETH ISRAEL CoNGREG ATIoN.-No minister
present. Prayer meeting every Friday
|ening, clock.
CHRISTIAN CHURCH.-Rev. Geo. A. Smythe,
lstor. Sabbath services II a. m, and P. m.
payer meeting every Thursday night. Sab
eh School, 8 4. NJ.
|CATHOLIC CHURCH.-Rev. H. A. Picherit,
EstOr Sabbath services-Mass, a. m, High
PASS, 10 a. m, Vespers and Sabbath school at
m. Mass every morning at o'clock.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH.-Rev. Joseph l.. Tucker,
[eOr. Sabbath services II a. m, and p M
fday evening services o'clock. Saboath
aOOl 8 2 a. m. Oliver Clifton, Superlntend-
AETHoDIsT CHURCH.-Rev. DR.. VIM. ii. wat
as Pastor. Sabbath services IL a. M, and I
= Prayer meeting every W ednesday night.
bath School 8 a. m W. L. Nugent, Su-
nendent.
REsBYTERIAN CHURCH.-Rev. j ohm Hunter,
D. Pastor. Sabbath services III a. M, ana
N. Prayer meeting every Tuesday night
bath School a. m. j. l.. Power, Superln-
Nlent.
SION PRAYER MEETING.-At the MetnO-
Church every Sabbath afternoon, at o1a
SlIHEL SABBATH SCHooL.-At the Benevo-
hall in West Jackson, every Saobath al
l0on at o'clock.
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H. for Magistrates, Attorneys,
Planters, Merchants. and Busi IN es~
Wen Generally-prepare by Judge l..
O. BRIDEWELL, of COPIAH COUNTY-ls now
ready and orders for same will be promptly
filled The volume makes 430 large and closely
printed pages, and contains:
1st-Forms and Instructions for all possible
cases that may arise in a Justice Court
Civil and Criminal.
2d-Forms of all kinds of Deeds, Leases Con-
tracts, Partnerships Liens, Bonds, ETC.,
making it invaluable to the merchant,
planter, and public officer.
3d-The full text of the Revised Code of 1871,
and all subsequent legislation, pertaining G
to the jurisdiction of a Justice of the
Peace, as a Civil and Criminal Court, with
an index to legislation as Court OF In
quiry.
4th-An Appendix, containing existing rates
of Taxation, Fees and Salaries of PUBLIC
Officers, the time and place ana term OF all
the Courts, the Congressional and Senate
rial Districts, as now organized, the number
of REPRESENTATIVES to which each County
is entitled, the vote of the State by Coun-
ties and Districts in 1873, 1875, 1876, an
Alphabetical List of Postofhces IN the
State. Postal Rates, Railroads In the State,
and Distances from Station to Station,
Dictionary Of technical Legal Terms etc.
all thoroughly indexed.
As the edition is small, and the work is not
stereotyped, those who would secure copies
should send in their orders at once. Prlce
| in substantial half-binding. $500; in full law
| sheep, $500 which includes postage.
POWER s. BARKSDALE,
JACKSON, Miss.
Jackson. Miss, Sept. 26, 1877-tf.
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Associated Press Dispatches to Daily Clarion
CONGRESSIONAL.
HOUSE.

HOUSE.
WASHINGTON, Feb. S.-Mr. Sapp. of Iowa,
introduced bill favOring the construction
of railroad from point opposite Mem
phis to Jefferson, Austin and San Antonio,
Texas. Referred.
Mr.. Elan of Louisiana, presented a me-
mortal from the Louisiana Legislature in
reference to a reduction of taxes on sugar.
Referred.
Harris of Virginia, charm an of the Com
mittee on Elections, made his report in the
Louisiana contested election case and said
that Darrell the sitting member, was not
elected or not entitled to 4 seat, and that
Jas A. Acklin, the contestant was elected
and is entitled to the seat. ThornbrOugh
of Tennessee, stated that for himself aud
Wait OF Connecticut, and Hiscock of New
York, that they had signed neither report,
and they would file their views.
Mr.. Prince, of Iowa. presented the views
of the minority, with minority resolution
that Darrall is entitled to the seat. The re-
ports were ordered printed, Mr.. Harris
stated he would call them up for action on
next Wednesday.
WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. S-Mr. Bright
chairman of the Committee on Claims re-
ported bill appropriating sf32.6l7 for
claims allowed by accounts OF officers oi
the treasury. Passed
NOMINATION..
VIM. X. Sessna, was nominated as Re
ceiver of Public Moneys at GAINESVILLE
Ala.
CONFIRM
All Midshipmen as Ensigns were con-
firmed to-day, also several nomlnatio ; III
the Civil Service of no consequence "ert
| made.
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GEORGIA..
HAIL AND RAIN STORM LEAVES DEsTRUC-
TION.

HAIL AND RAIN STORM LEAVES DEsTRUC-
TION.
AUGUSTA, GA, Feb. S.-At7 o'clock last
night the city was visited with shower of
hail followed by rain storm, accom- panied
by thunder and lightning. There was
umbling and tremor similar to that
which accompanies a slight shock of earth
quake. The storm passed away but was
followed by cyclone which left destruc-
ton in its path. A little after l o'clock this
morning the cyclone struck the city on the
southwest, near Centre street, and demolish-
ed many houses. The lower market house.
large structure in the middle of Broad
street, was literally lifted and smashed into
atoms. Several brick and wooden buildings
were wholly or partly destroyed, The cy-
clone travelled from southwest to northwest
and covered space abont three hundred
yards wide. Some casualties are reported.
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ST. James Hotel,

On MaSaZ zine. ST,
BETWEEN GRAvIER AND NATCHEz STREET,
New Orleans, La.
GEN. CHAS. E. SMEDES, PROPRIETOR.
Terms $3.50 per day.
VNHE undersigned having leased the above
Hotel for seven years, is noD in full charge
of the same. and announces to his friends and
the Public that it will be kept open the year
round, and psU kept. The House will be com
pletely renovated and re-furnished this sum,
mer. The Luxuries of each season, and all
.ho conveniences of Hotel life. combined with
The Comforts of Home, will be found at the
ST. JAMES under my Administrations
CHAS. E. SMEDES, PROP R.
June27 1877.
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WASHINGTON.
RECOMMENDED TO MERCY.

RECOMMENDED TO MERCY.
WASHINGTON, Feb. S.-The verdict in the
case of General Anderson of the Louisiana
Returning Board was guilty, with the
recommendation to the mercy OF the Court.
THE SLY WELLS.
Governor Wells prOmulgates a shrewd
plan to force the Supreme Court to take
cOgniZance of his case.
WILL BE UNMOLESTED.
All dispatches indicate that the Cardinals
will be unmolested and free in their selec-
ton OF the Pope.
PROPER AND TENDER RESPECT.
King Humbert, and all foreign Ministers
appear to have paid proper and. in some in
stances. tender respect TO The departure of
Pope Plus TX.
ROME is TRANQUIL
Romeis tranquil. The police prevent the
approach to the Vatican, where the Sacred
Conclave is in session.
REFERRED TO THE CONFERENCE.
The troubles between Greece and Turkey
is armisIiced and referred to the proposed
Conference.
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THE BASIS OF PEACE.
MARKETS.
EsTIC.

New YORK Feb S.-Stocks fairly steady;
money, 506: gold 2; exchange, long, 81 81
3. short, 81 s334; State bonds steady; Gov
ernments weak; Cotton dull; uplands ii l.
l6; Futures. firmer, February, l093@9o;
March. 300; April. 16@l9; May, 2s@3l;
June. IL d43; July, As.
NEW YORK, Feb S.-Gold opened at 2.
NEW ORLEANS. Feb. s.-Cotton steady !;
sales 5000 bales: ordinary, Sc; good or
binary. sac; low midding, 9Ac; middling,
1O56c; good middling. 1l14c; middling, fair,
l139c Net receipts, 6.953; gross, S,74S. Ex-
ports-Great Britain, 5,593; Coast. Ia,
Stock, $685.
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JACKSON ADVERTISEMENTS.
W. a. "hi hillNt. J. NJ. GRAY
WHITING & GRAY.
DEALER IN
STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS,
Gents Furnishing Goods,
State Street, JACKSON, MISS.

MOULD respectfully call the attention OF
W the public TO their large and well-select-
ed stock of
Dress Goods and Trimmings.
Ladies and Gents Kid Gloves, both white
and in colors.
Ladies and Gents Linen and Silk Handker-
chiefs.
Linen Colars and Cuffs, Magic Rufliug
and Tucked Edgings and Insertings, and full
lne OF Cotton Trimmings; also G.. G. and L.
). RaBBONS in endless variety aud qualities.
COTTON AND WOOL FLANNEL, all prices
and qualities.
BROWN AND BLEACHED DOMESTIC,
from the cheapest to the best.
Ladies Merino Vests, all sizes aud qualities.
Gents, Youths and Children's Caps and
Wool Hats, and full line of
Gents and Boys Boots and Shoes,
Also, Ladies, Misses and Children's Shoes.
and a full stock of GENTS FURNISHING
GOODS; Hai1 Braids and other Hair Work
made to order.
Gs-Call and see. No trouble to show goods.
Quick Sales and Small Profits" is our mot
to.
decl9. 77-3m
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NEW YORK.

QUIETLY BUT STEADILY RE-sUBsTIrUTING.
NV YORK, Feb. 5 The Tribune says the
several banks in this city, in anticipation of
the probable passage of the Bland silver
bill, have been quietly, but steadily. SUBJ
stituting gold for their currency capitol.
The movemenG began by the Third Nation
al Bank, and has been followed mp until
the bulk of currency has been exchanged
for gold This institution is now holding
nearly Sl750,9O0 standing exchange, and,
for some time past, almost its entire bust
ness has been conducted Oh gold basis.
ASSIGNMENT.
NEW YORK, Feb. THE assignment of
Jno f. Henry, Curran & Co, is announced.
Liabilities, $l.0000O0.
PROBABILITIES.
WAsHINGToN, Feb. S.-lndications for
West Gulf States Colder; partially cloudy
weather, southwesterly winds, veering to
cold areas of light winds, westerly from
northwest.
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KINDS COUNTY COURTS.

CIRCUIT COURT, 1st District, at Jackson,
Ih Monday in June and December, 30 days; !;
d District, at Raymond, 3D. Monday August
lnd February "A days. S. S. CalhOOn, Judge;
: B. Briscoe, District Attorney.
CHANcERY COURT, 1st District, at Jackson,
Eb Monday March and September, Is days !;
D District, at Raymond, 1st Monday January
|ai July, Is days. E. G. Peyton, Chancellor.
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For Rent.

A PLANTATION about miles West of the
a Citv of Jackson-S0 acres of open land
in cultivation Dwelling House, Stables,
and two good Cabins, with cistern, and all un-
Sar nlanP fence Terms reasonable.
oeA JOHN w. ROBINSON.
ian23 '7S-w4t.
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MARYLAND.

MAKING ARRANGEMENTS FOR oBsEouTES.
BALTIMORE, Feb. s.-This morning. Arch
bishop Gibbons notified the CATHOLIC Mir
ror that at 8 O'Clock he had been officially
informed of the Holy Fathers death, and
had been requested to communicate the
came intellipence to other Arch bishops.
This afternoon, at O'Clock, meeting OF
pastors of the city churches will be held oil
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

Session commences for the Northern Dis
|rct, at Oxford, on the first Monday in June
|lnd December. Robert A. Hill, Judge; J. d.
WISER Clerk.
Session commences for the Southern Dis
|Fct, at Jackson, on the fourth Mondays. of
4 June and january. Archie McGehee, Clerk.
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NOON REPORT.
CONGRESSIONAL.
THE HEARING CONTINUED,

n
THE HEARING CONTINUED.
WASHINGTON. Feb. Sin the Senate the
committee on Railroads continued its hear
ing on the Texas Pacific and Southern Pa
cine bills. Mr.. III. Storrs made substantial
iy the same argument as was made before
the House Committee, denying the right OF
the Texas Pacific company to build a rail-
roaa across the The State of California and
also It's authority to bridge the Colorado
river at Yuma; both these rights the South
ern Pacific had perfectly, and he contended
that the California line was super fuous rs
the Southern Pacific had line nearly fin
ished between the same points which w>uld
better accommodate that traffic. The Com
mlttee then adjourned until Thursday
morning.
HONORARY COMMISSIONERS
The honorary commits issioners to the Paris
Exposition are Ashbel Smith and j. B
Sim pSOn, Texas: and James Birney and
Eugene A. Smith, Alabama.
MOTION TO ADJOURN AGREED To.
Mr. Whyte, of Maryland said that it did not
seem possible that the Senate could reach a
vote on the silver bill tomorrow, he there
fore moved that when the Senate adjourn
ed to-day that it be to meet on Monday,
next. Mr.. Allison, of Iowa, who is in
charge of the silver bill opposed the mo-
tion, and call for the yeas and nays The
motion was then agreed to. Yeas, IS to
nays, a.
II Is SUPPOSED THEY WILL SIGN.
The House Elections Committee reported
to-day favOrng the seating of Acklen. The
majority report, signed by all the Demo-
Gratis; minority report by Mr.. Hiscock,
substantially agreeing with the majority
report Mr. Price alone, as yet, reports for
Darrall. Messrs. Waite and Thornly have
not vet signed but it is supposed they will
sigh Mr.Hiscock's report, which is substan-
TALLY in favor of Acklen.
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THE EASTERN QESTION.
STILL MOVING.

CoNsTANTINoPLE, Feb. 5.-Via off Lyra-
The Russians have occupied Chatalpa and
Silesovia on the Sea of Marmora, and Os-
wall. Suieman Pasha has gone TO Lo-
rissl, the capital of the province OF Thes-
saly.