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New-York tribune., 1878-04-15
A FLICKER OF SPECIE PAYMENTS.
A CHICAGO BANK BEGINS THE WORK.

A CHICAGO BANK BEGINS THE WORK.
CHICAGO April 14.-The practicability of resump-
ton was instanced here in various ways yesterday
At the Sub Treasury 500 gold piece came in to be
exchanged for currency. and three gold coin checks
issued by the Collector of Customs deposited by
n bank as currency. Gold is beginning TO be paid
out by merchants quite freely. The following cor
respondence passed yesterday:
CHICAGO. April l3.
JOHN j. KNOX, Controller Of Currency Washington,
d. c.:
Can we. by making our redemption fund gold, have
our circulation redeemed IN gold IL So VS. VIII advef.
tse our gold resumption tomorrow and send you gold
check for the redemption fund Answer.
Cashier Northwestern National Bank.
WASHINGTON, ID. c.. April l3.
To JAS D. sTURGEs Cashier Northwestern National Bank
OhlcdgO:
Tho Treasurer says the proposed arrangement is i'm
practicable at the present time. You can redeem at
your own bank JOIN j. KNOX.
The Northwestern Bank has accordingly advertised
that it will redeem all its circulating notes that may
be presented at its counter. The Northwestern Is
the first National bank that has taken this step.
New-York tribune., 1878-04-15
RESUMPTION IN CINCINNATI.

CINCINNATI, April 1.-THE Third National Bank,
of this city, will begin on Monday to redeem it's
notes on presentation in gold 1t Is expected that
the other National banks in the city will adopt the
same course,
New-York tribune., 1878-04-15
IN THIS CITY,

A fire broke out yesterday morning in the
fourotory brick building in the rear Of Nos. 90,
o2 o. and 90 Cnton-st The building occupied by
number OF firms engaged in the manufacture OF furni
turc The damage the building is placed at 5000
10 the stock $4,000 The losses were covered by IN
New-York tribune., 1878-04-15
THE PATENT LAWS.

COMMENTS ON THE MEANING OF THE MOVEMENT
TO REVISE THE LAWS BY ITS FRIENDS.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUHR.I
WASHINGTON, April 14.-Referring to the
correspondence and editorial comments in Saturdays
TRIBUNE concerning the revision OF the patent laws Its
supporters say that the character and progress Of the
movement are due the Western Railroad Assoca
on alone but that the efforts Of that association
New-York tribune., 1878-04-15
10 las. ID. !
ppp,,v,v,pv SYMPTOM ON THE PACIFIC

WASHINGTON, April 14.-The United States AS
sistant Treasurer at San Francisco reports deposit
of coin received by him from Humboldt on account
of sales of public lands This is the first deposit Sc
cured by the Treasury in payment of currency OBJ
LEGATION.
New-York tribune., 1878-04-15

OPINIONS on THE PROSPECTS OF PEACE AT THE
EUROPEAN CAPITALs-A LULL AT THE ENGLISH
DOCKYARDs.
LONDON, April II, 1873.
Opinion at Berlin continues sceptical about
the success OF the negotiations The NOrd Deutsehe
Zeitg. yesterday, referring to Germany's mediation,
sad The joint appeal of England and Russia for the
good offices OF Germany could have meaning only IL
the parties willing TO make such concessions ss
would put out of the question the possibility Of either.
party challenging the other" 1t follows that no agree
ment has yet been reached Germany is doubt
full about the sincerity OF the desire for an understands
ing on one part or the other
ROUMANIA DISCOURAGED.
NJ Bratiano, the Roumanian Premier returned TO
Vienna on Thursday Oh his way Bucharest. He had
interview with Count Andrassy and Herr Tisza, the
latter whom up from Pesth attending the Coun-
ell The tldngs NJ Brauno 4Fihgs IS p PERM ihat s tS
Car bent having Bessaraba back and that he VIII
take It, and that the best the Roumanians can do i to
make the best possible about the compensation
they receive According TO news from Bucharest
the popular mind in ROumana seems scarcely prepared
accept such advice, whatever may be the disposition
OF ministers.
DIVIDED OPINION IN RUSSIA.
At ST. Petersburg the opinion regarding the Gort-
schakoff circular is much divided Some consider It
complete political programme full of sound common
sense and worthy Of great power Others regard IL as
empty and cOorless and nothing but formal refuta-
Russias last word others believe it is the introduction
to negotiations on new ground 1t has greatly dis
colOrs the and risk all, rather than make the
slightest Subscriptions will be opened at the
Russian pal the 10th instant for the issue OF
Treasury bonds, amounting TO fifty million rOubles,
S39,500,000.
ENGLAND SHOWING LESS ARDoG.
There has been less excitement at Portsmouth Dock
yard this week The in hand fast assuming its
ordinary routine character Overtime has been gener-
ally stopped Very little remains 10 be done In the way
of warlike preparation: on Monday 1t became know
that letter had been forwarded from the Admiralty TO
PoTtsmOu b. asking how long t would take 10 get ready
for sea the foa gnbOats built for service in
the Baltic during the last Russian and for the most
part lying slips at Hasar These are forni-
dable little vessels, OF 254 tons displacement with twin
screws and carrying each lStOn gun IN the bows.
Preparations were actually begun it them with maya
zines when further orders received cOunernand-
ing the first At present, therefore, nothing is being
done to bring them forward.
INTRIGUEs on FOOT AT sTAMBOUL.
The situation at COnstantinOple is stl regarded as
dangerous TO peace. Notwithstanding the proestatons
of the Porte, there intrgues going among the
pashas and the discretion OF the Russian commander
and OF Mr.. Layard is doubted.
New-York tribune., 1878-04-15
WASHINGTON.
,v OPPORTUNITY FOR MR.. HAYES.


,,,r PFPUBIIcAN PARTY LEADERSHIP TO BE Or
rEREp TO HDI-FINANCE, TARIFF, AND OTHER
TOPICS BEFORE CONGRESS-
A member of the Republican Campaign Com
mittee lately appointed says that the sentl-
r,ent Of the party leaders is adverse to MI
Scburz's presence in the Cabinet, but that the
leadership of the party will be rendered TO Fres-
ident Hayes, if he will accept it, and that tue
party will march to victory with or wl'n- %
ont him, A Democratic caucus has been
Ia 70 discuss finance, etc, but no ac-
49,, r,os taken. The Senate Finance Committee
hos has voted to recommend specific legislation.
Mr. Mr. Gloye,'s experts have discovered another
democratic irregularity. The subject OF draw
hacks on exported cigars is being discussed
Titb much interest Further testimony IN re-
,otion TO McGarrahan's claim was taken
SATURDAY. The Union has been consolidated
with Tie Post
New-York tribune., 1878-04-15
THE FIRE RECORD.

LARGE FIRE At GAINESVILLE, TENN.
FIFTEEN ACRES BURNED OYER-Loss, HALF MIL
LION DOLLARS.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. April IA destructive fire
occurred at Clarksyille last night. The loss is est
mated at 100000. The burnt district covers iif-
teen acres. The Gracy warehouse covered more
than an acre Itself The estimated losses of the fol-
lowing insurance companies are:
Hartford $4,000 lFtua, Hartford. ...... 800
TGuiIablc Nashville. lS,5OO STATE Nashville 1000
Liverpool ana London Continental y - ,2'VyO0VO
and Globe ......... 5000 Pheui1 Brooklyn. $4,000
Home, New / OTk..... 10000
New-York tribune., 1878-04-15
GERMANY INVITED TO MEDIATE.

OPINIONS on THE PROSPECTS OF PEACE AT THE
EUROPEAN CAPITALs-A LULL AT THE ENGLISH
DOCKYARDS.
New-York tribune., 1878-04-15
TIE REPUBLICANS ORGANIZED.

u,,.r vr,,BER OF THE NEW COMMITTEE SAYS
PETTY PLAIN TALK AS TO MR. sCHURz-IhE
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-06-01
Law Against Flirting.

Burke, in the "History of Virginia,
saws: 81 find that the Governor was
Obliged to issue a proclamation forbid
ding women to contract themselves to
two several men at one time. For women
being yet scarce, and much in request,
this offence was becomingvery commoni
whereby great disquiet arose between
parties and no small trouble to the Gov
eminent. 1t was therefore ordered that
the minister should give notice in his
church that what women sOeyer shall use
any word or speech, tending to con-
tract of marriage, to several persons at
one time, although not precise and legal
vet so as might entangle or breed scruPle
in their conscience, should, for such Of
fence either undergo corporal correction,
or be punished by fine, OF otherwise, ac-
cording to the equality Of the person 50
offering"
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-06-01
Pretty and Touching Mule Story.

A carload af mules en- route to Cali
fornia from the far East were unloaded
here last Wednesday for rest. One of
them sighted the green sagebrush and
rushed hungrily towards it for luscious
feed. He nipped off a mouthfnl of the
fragrant bush, chewed it a moment, spit
it out, bit himself and kicked to see if he
was dreaming, took another bite, and
then, with quivering lip, and the tears
coursing in torrents down his cheeks, he
lifted up his voice and brayed bray Of
undisguised emotion. Apeculiar brand
upon the animal was recognized by the
Indians as one used by their ancestors
hundreds of years ago, and his deep
emotion was no doubt caused by unex-
pectedly finding himself once more amid
the scenes wherein he had whiled away
the Joyous, innocent hours of his child
hood.-ELt0 fNev.D Post.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-06-01
On the other hand, in 1867, while Euro

On the other hand, in 1867, while Euro
pean lines earned very little moro than
at present, American railroads returned
net profit Of 8 90 per cent. Even
the railways of British India now earn
8 40 per cent, or little less than our
own roads; whereas, ten years ago, the
ratio was nearly as one to four. Final
ly, we may state that the largest gross
receipts furnished to the mile of track in
1875 were $500, 900, credited to Great
Britain and Ireland, while the lowest,
$4,000, are assigned to Norway. In
proportion to the extent of rail and cap
ital, the most considerable profits seem
to have been realized in France and
Germany, where they rose to more than
five per cent. On the other hand, net
earnings touched their minimum, name
ly, 40 of one per cent, on that Rou-
manian network whose bankruptcy
ruined DR.. Strousberg, the German rail-
way king.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-06-01
The Ways Of Oriental Princes.

The ordinary Asiatic Prince, Sultan,
Khedive, Shah, Maharajah, or what not,
is from earliest childhood self-moved,
never impelled by any body, never sub.
jected to any restraint from any thing
but physical laws. He is never pun.
ished as a lad, never whipped, never
censured, never placed in circumstances
in which he is under the coercion of
opinion, and never without instruments
who have no will but his. As man he
has no equals whose opinion reacheshim,
and no men round him who are not his
creatures. The effect of that treatment
of course varies with different natures,
making few exceedingly gentle and a
few unendurably ferocious, but it pro-
duces on all two results. They all find
in making their will effective the pleas
ure which other men feel in exertion,
and they all mistake momentary impulse
for will-that is, they all become, or
rather remain, capricious as children.
81 should like new palace just there"
says the Sultan; and forthwith the
palace has to be produced, though he
may never live in it and never even care
seriously to see it. ~ will have an
army" says the Shah, son the Euro
pean PATTERN" and there is the army,
all dressed up for him, though he has
not considered how to keep up that
army for five minutes. 81 will own
Egypt" says the Khedive; and buys,
or seizes, or con6scates every visible
estate, though he may not be able to
say why he wants them, or what
a huge quantity of private in
come can do for sovereign
who has the State Exchequer at his
command. The desire has arisen,
there being no customary limitations
present to his mind, it must be gratifed,
for its temporary character does not di-
minish It's force. In fact, the first sign
of this kind of disposition is the want of
proportion between the wish and the
cost of gratifying it, the sort of omnip-
otence that every wish obtains. The
Sultan Abdul Aziz, when travelling in
this country, felt one day little sleepy
in railway train, so he ordered the
train to be stopped that he might sleep
mistaken. That looked brutal, but the
impulse was not brutal at all. The
Sultan was sleepy; he had never been
accustomed to consider limitations on
his will, and so the idea that he must,
by stopping, either stop great traffic
or produce general smash never en-
tered his mind. Five-sixths of the cru
elites of orientals are caprices, mere
transient thoughts, turned into acts be-
cause they have never been taught to
refrain from so turning them. A true
typical oriental worried with Ireland,
and possessed of power to do as he liked
with Ireland, would not wish, like the
English lady, that it were sunk in the
sea for "a hours, but would sink it
that is, would issue an order for the re-
moval of the population with just as lit
tie consideration as the lady made her
little speech, and very often would con-
sciously and while unopposed mean just
as little mischief. 1t would be a sea
price" like the stopping of train, not
an atrocity.-The Spectator.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-12-14
A unconstitutional Convention.
(Morelouse CIarion.l

We are glad, indeed, to see so many
of our contemporaries favoring Il short
session of the next Legislature and the
calling of constitutional convention
immediately. Would to God that the
General Assembly, to meet III JANUARY,
will heed this wholesome doctrine. The
cries and demands of the people would
then bt husiled by the opening up ot Il
happy future for our State, which can
yuiv be brought about by a convention.
[Clariborne Guardien,J
The verdict has been pronounced and
recorded, and tbs law makers must
shape their action in accordance with It's
terms. The people OF Claiborne, for
greater certainty, have declared I'D mass
meeting that their representatives should
urge at once this measure. But even II
>l,cli instructions had not been given the
gentlemen we have elected, the malOrl-
Nv against the amendments III the whole
State stands III the place Of such posi-
Ave Instructions, and they cOnnot pos
stbly err III tile adoption OF their line OF
policy
Tie Guardian, in the general discus
sion of The question last Wluter aud
,prlng, WAS numbered aluous those
Journals which opposed Il contention.
Our reasons were those which SCENTED
70 us good, after mature Thought upon
iii tile points iuvuivru. Int cnlet rea-
,ull with us was that we did not believe
Tie time suggested Was an Oppurtune
one. The result Uf the election III No
vember does away with thls objection,
and uOw We are earnestly III taVos 0l
immediate action.
trnibuieaux Senlnel.l
There aie three things for the next
Legislature to do:
/. Elect Ii Senator to succeed James
b. Eustis, whose term OF office expires
un Marcn 8. 1879.
2. Pass au appropriation bill to enable
the State officers t. carry on the govern
cent.
=. Call constitutional convention,
provide for its financial expenses, and
lnen adjourn.
This can be done in fifteen days.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-12-14
TDUBLHC SALE
PARISH COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY,
No. 4O4a.
ESTATE OF WILLIAM LYONS.

By virtue of an order of the honorable Par
ish Court, of the Parish of St. Landry, there
will be sold at public auction, to the highest
bidder, by the undersigned ex-nffieio auctieneer.
at the last residence of deceased Plsq. Brulee,
in the parish of st. Landry, on TUESDAY,
January 7th, 1879, the following described prop
erty, belonging to the estate OF William Lyons,
deceased, to-wit:
1st, Three hundred and thirty-eight eeres of
land with all the bu ldings and improvements
thereon, bounded on the north by Taylor and
Daniel Lyons, east by Wikoff Bayou, south by
X. Z. Lyons, west by H. L. Garland and school
section.
2d. Two hundred and fifty acres OF land,
bounded on the north by Blackwell, east by
OffItt Lyons. south by same, west by Bayou
Piaquemine BrIllee.
Sd. Two hun ired and fifty aeres-more or less
of Swamp land, situated on Bayou Queue Tortue
being q part of the old Lyons claim.
Terms and Conditions. .-All the land for, cash.
except that upon which the improvements are
located and which was the last residence of the
deceased; this 70 he sold one-third for cash
and the balance of the purchase price In two
equal aud annual lnstailments from the day of
sale. The purchaser for the credit portion to
furnish his pr0missory notes with good solvent
personal security to the satisfaction OF the
testamentary executors and made payable to
their order. The notes to hear eight per. cent
annual interest from maturity and the land to
remain specially mortgaged and the vendors
privilege to be retained thereon until payment
Of the price and the interest which may accrue
thereon. G. G.. DUSON, a.
dse7-6t sheriff and EXC oaaaie Aaotisnser.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-12-14
ESTATE OF HYACINTHE DEsHOTEL, DE-
CEASED. IN COMMUNITY WITH DAMIEN
GuILLORY HER SURVIVING HUSBAND.

By virtue of an order of the honorable Pro-
baoe Court. of the Parish of St Landry, there
VIII he sold at public auction, to the highest
bidder by the undersigned ex-ufhciU auctoneer,
az the last residence Of deceased in Old Grand
Prairie parish OF st. Landry, on TUESDAY,
December S1st, 1878, the following described
property, belonging to the estate Of Hyacinthe
Deshotei. decreased, in community with her
surviving husband Damien Guillory to-wit:
lst A certain plantation situated In that part
OF the parish Of St. Landry known ar Grand
fralrle, measuring one hundred and forty
arpents more or less, bounded on the north by
Bayou Crocodile. south by Jacques C. Laheur
east by BAYOU Crocodile and west by widow
ings and improvements thereon.
2d. Two beds and bedding, two arnloirs one
dining table. two old safes, one Lot OF chairs, one
LOT klfchen utensils, one OK cart, two plOws two
harrOWs, one yoke, one lot gears, two horses
one mare one oxen, one branding iron, one lot
of old barrels, one loom, one dun colt, one grey
norsr, hve head gentle cattle more orless aeven
head OF hogs more or less, one two-year old
horse colt, eleven head OF sheep.
Terms and Conditions.-The land together
with the buildings and improvements, to be
SOLD on credit of one and two years, purchas-
frs to furnish their notes with good and solvent
est from maturity. payable to the adminatra-
tor or order, special mortgage and vendors lien
and privilege to be retained on property until
fnal payment, and the clause de nm aliend0
specially reserved to vendor and in case of suit
to enforce payment. the said purchasers to pay
ten per cent attorneys fees, on the amount Of
purchase price. Moveables cash.
nov 3o-5t Shorthand Exc Of1cio Auctioneer.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-12-14
How a Minister Led a MAN ON
a. Wild Goose Chase.
FINDS HIMSELF IN PRISON.
fPhiladeipnia Record. !


Joseph Forester, who gave his occupa-
tlon as d minister, and his residence as
KANSAS, was charged at the Central Sta
tlon, yesterday afternoon, with forgery
and obtaining money by false pretences.
William McCracken, living near Wood
STOCK, Kansas, related that Forester
nad been preaching at the Baptist
churches in that vicinity. and came to
his farm about six weeks ago and stated
that he had information that would
lead to the recovery 0f an estate which
belanged to him (McCkracken) in Ire
land. FORESTER produced PAPERS and
talked about the claim in q manner which
made McCrackens believe that he could
assist in regaiuing the property. The
result WAS that McCracken agreed to-
sake the minister with him as his agent,
but on arriving at LeasenwOrth he had
his suspicious aroused by tue conduct of
the minister. However, rs tickets had
been bought for Philadelpnia, the two
came to this city. Here McCrickeu de-
manded from Forester something that
would Indicate that he was not an i'm
poster. Forester then produced these
cablegralns from Dublin: James
Forester, Philadelphia. Will communi-
cate at Liverpool. Wait for orders, j.,
NJ. Metcalf." Instructions at Liver.
pool. Be governed by them. Metcalf
d Co."
The cablegrams were written on the
blanks used by the sender of message.
Forester also produced a letter pur-
porting to be written by the Rev. BEN
jamin Griffith, Secretary of the Arieri-
can Baptist Publication Society. or tile
Rev. j. A. Giltillan. Liverppooi, direc-
ting that gentleman to receive Pev.
James Forester, OF the State of Indiana,
kindly, and indorsing him in strong
ten ms. =,
On being arrested by sergeantSwank,
of the Ninth District, FORESTER acknowl-
edged that he had written all of the
papers, and after j. B. Lowell, Mr.. Grif-
flth's private secretary, had pronounced
the signature TO the letter a forgery,
Forester made a statement to the effect
that Mr.. McCracken had appointed him
his agent. and that his only motive for
taking the step WAS that McCracken
had begun to discredit him and he de-
sired to re-establislled confidence, He
concluded know / did wrong and
am sorry for it, for this is nv first
downward step but have tried to do
right by Mr.. McCracken." t"
lie was committed to prison in defanlt
of $1,000 bail. His victim had paid all
expenses of journey from Kansas.
amounting to about $500, and had q
cheeck for $500 in glod which Forester
desired to get casfled in Liverpool.
St. Landry democrat., 1878-12-14
Proceedings of the Police eJurys
OpELn1-sAs. Decernher Cd Is

OPELOUsAs, December I'd, 1878.
The Police Jury met pursuant to adjournment
Present: r. r. Littell, President; A. Guidry
G. T. Hawkins, E.. Dubllissen, s. Haas, H. J
Gnillory. F. Savoy and B. Z. Clark.
The minutes OF the last meeting were read
and approved.
The President appointed Messrs. Dubuisson
Haas Hawkins and Clark a committee to ex.
anime the vouchers in the hands of the Parish
Mr.. Dubuisson reported that they had exam
ined and counted the vouchers presented by
the Parish Treasurer. amounting to ten thou
sand two hundred and twenty 62l100 dollars,
l0.220 62) which amount correspondent with
the entries on his books, and he moved that the
vouchers he cancelled, and that the Treasurer
have a credit for that amount on his books
carried
On motion Of Mr.. Savoy, Resolved that the
Police Jury do now adjoun sine die
X. Fl. LITTELL, President.
Attest: C. MAYO, Clerk
St. Landry democrat., 1878-12-14
P0tssse-Gssx-Loszps SessissSss

This pleasant and popular watering place 10
now opened for tbs season Of 1878. ThS iua-
prOvements made and being made by the new
oprietor have contributed equally to the
comfort and enjoyment OF invalida and pleasure
seekers. There are four different mineral
springs, and five new bath houses, two for gen.
tiemen, and three for ladies' The main dorlni~
tory has twelve sleeping apartments. fully fur
uished There are three new buildings, with
two rooms each, with bedstead, mattress and
seats, to rent to parties desiring to beard them
selves There are ten other rooms to rent. Tha
hotel 10 amply furnished. and the table will DO
supplied with all the requirements OF a FIRST
class hotel. The medicinal qualities OF th@
springs are already famous, iron largely pre-
dominating in one of them.
Mrs. Miller will pay special attention to the
wants of lady visitors.
Beard, $l.50 per day; by the month. $500
Ample accommodations and feed for horses
The proprietor has pended, and will expend,
great deal Of money in improving the prop
erty and trusts that his enterprise Will 80
suitably acknowledged.
q. MILLER,
June 15-3m Proprietor.