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BEAUTIFUL R

A month or two ago a young girl In
Boston, the daughter of n of the
wealthiest men there, being about to
marry, asked her father to let her we'd
ding be as quiet and inexpensive as pos
sible, and to give her the money which
wonld have been spent in flowers, wine,
etc. With this money she gave a certain
sum to the poor of each city, which she
visited on her wedding journey. She
had the blessings Of the hungry and
naked strewed along her path instead Of
roses. The story, without the names,
crept into the newspapers. Last week
the wedding of enc OF the great capital.
lists in New York City was marked by as
touching and beautiful an incident. One
of the gifts of the bride was the sending
of q hundred orphan boys to homes in
the West. A good deed is not so much
like a candle throwing its beams upon
the night, as Q beacon which is no sooner
kindled than flights q hundred others in
the distance. Our people are learning
each year not only to appreciate better
the aesthetic side Of charity, but to in
dulge their aesthetic and emotional tastes
in a practical way, helpful to
Others. Instead Of stained Windows in
churches to the memory of those who
are gone, we see memorial beds in chill
dren's hospitals. In spite Of the hard
times too, the amount given in charity,
as shown by the reports of churches,
asylum5, etc has not decreased half as
much in this country during the last two
years as the mount spent on individual
luxury. We know OF no finer indication
Of the integrity and genuine right feel
ing Of the American people than that
See how hearty and promptly, too, they
seize upon any new hint Of how to help
the poor aad unluokyl Five years ago
thousands Of children died in the tene
m~ent-houses and cellars Of New York
and Philadelphia during the hot season
for the lack Of q breath of fresh air.
Some good soul thought of free excur-
sions, and the kindly idea spread like
wildfre from city to city all over the
country. Some other friepdly soul con-
ceived the idea Of cheap summer hos
pitfalls by the s~ea-shore, and it has en-
larged now into a dozen ssnitariums,
NOTWITHSTANDING at cost. etc, etc.
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TELEGRAPHIC.
LATEST UP TO M. TO-DAY

VIENNA, June l3.-It is said that the
porte does not intend to make a stand
against the declaration of independence
by Roumania, Seryia or Montenegro. In
regard to Asia the Turks will plead that
the Russian possession OF Ksrs would
leave the greater part Of the country de.
fenseless, and hat the nationalitiss about
Bataum are opposed to annexation to
Russia.
madrid, June lS.-0n aud after July
LIST extra duties will only be maintained
on petroleum, benzine, vegetable oils
and sugars.
BERLIN, june l3,-0n his arrival here
Prince G~ortschakoff was exceedingly
pale. he was wrapped in thick furs,
and had to be carried FROM the train to
the carriage by his attendants. His con.
dition causes some apprehension.
The emperor slept well last night, and
his condition is so satisfactory that no
other bulletins will be issued to-day.
Yesterday was chiefly spent by the en-.
voys to the congress in paying visits Of
ceremony and in iutroductions and re.
ceptions. State carriages, with richly
csparisoned horses, outriders and foot.
men in state costumes rolled about the
streets in tho afternoon conveying spe.
cial euvoys to and from the old castle,
where they we're received in audience
By the crown prince in the order of time
Of their arrival in Berlin. A severe
storm marred the outdoor proceedings.
The British delegates and suites dined
with Lord Odo Russell, British ambassa-
dor. Prince and Princess Bismarck
held a reception in the evening.
B~RUssELs, June Is In consequences
Of the success of the Liberals in the late
elections the ministers have resigned
aud Hubert Preere Orleans, the distin.
statesman, has been entrusted
with the formation of a new cabinet.
ROME, June l3.-In consequence of
The result of the Belgium elections the
Vatican has determined to recall the
papal nuncio from Brussels.
The pope's health is declining and
his physicians declare his removal from
he Vatican is necessary to his recovery,
a majority of the cardinals resist his
removal.
LONDON, June ID Indications point
10 the early termination of the cotton
The operatives of q number Of mills
At Burnby and Todmorden resumed
work to-day at ten per cent. reduction.
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Msxlean Borasr TroubIes.

GALVESTON, June l3.-A News special
from San Antonio is as follows, and will
appear in this mornings Herald, aud is
authentic, being from a gentleman just
returned from Fort Clarke Friday last:
General Muncio, commanding the Mex.
lean government troops, was killed by
Escobedo'G soldiers near that place last
Saturday. General Mackenzie and
Colonel Shsher with a strong force,
crossed over into Mexico, and went in
pursuit Of the raiders about 40 miles
North of Eagle Pass that night. They
were obliged to return to Texas imm
diately, and telegraphed for reinforce
ments. Twenty companies Of cavalry
have been sent to their assist nee with a
section Of artillery, consisting of two
Calling guns, two rlAed cannon. etc. 1t
is believed at Fort Clarke that their ag-
gregated forces have re.entered Mexico.
The troops have Is days %rations and a
heavy train with two experienced guides.
Exciting news expected.
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what Constitutes Temperance ?

A decision defining temperance as
re 'dered by Judge Robinson, of New
York, is as follows:
II do not mean to say that a man who
h%abitually, day by day, takes his drink,
or drinks more or less, is Incorporate,
unless he does so to such an extent as
to impair his constitution or general
b lth." The general term, in deciding
the case on appeal. yesterday took Up
the question. Judge Lsrremore who
writes an opinion, says, among other
things: The principle involved in the
decision Of this question is one of ex-
IRENE delicacy and importance. 1t is
not claimed that the mere use OF alec.
holic stimulsnts constitutes intemper.
sDce, nor have we been referred 10 any
liked rule or standard Of such general
application that we a plainly discern
the point where temperance ends and
~inebriety begins. Necessarily, then,
each case of this character must be d.
I rmined upon its own particular facts.
One indulgence may produce drunken
ness in A, while repeated indalgences
fail to affect B It would thus appear
that the test between sobriety and
inebriety is the effect produced 10 each
individual by the use Of alcoholic Ii
quors. The court below recognized this
principle, and left it to the jury to deter.
mine upon all the evidence whether or
not mckinley, at or about the time of
his application for insurance, was a per.
son of temperate habits." Chief Justice
DAILY, who also writer an opinion in the
case, thinks it is not a proper one in
Which to let aside the verdict Of a Jury
because the evidence was conflicting on.
the subject Of the insured persons tenn
perance, and there was not sIch an nj.
Ter disregard Of evidences that the court
should set it aside as a fragrant act of
injustice. Besides this, the question
whether a mar is temperate or other.
wise is a loose one, aud may refer to
eating al well as drinking, and to the
use Of stimulants other than alcoholic
drinks.
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There is Trouble An etore


For those who neglect to rectify irregularities
Of the stomach, liver and bowels, which they
fooliShly imagine will come right OF them-
Selves" Of this silly error such persons are
usually disabused by the development Of
some serious chronic malady. traceable to
what they were pleased to consider q triaing
disorder Of the above named associate organs.
Such a elimination is easily avoided. A
course Of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters invari-
ably has the effect Of renewing the secrstiye
action OF a torpid liver, restoring healthy d.
: . ton and assimilation, and rendering the
habit Of lody perfectly %regrlaV. The activity
OF these all impor mt Iupotiors being restored,
and IRE entries em to .ed and regulated BY
this Incompatible c0rrer i've and invigOrant,
no danger. To the general health is 10 be ap-
Trehended from eau. es which, If not eradioa-
ted in time, will assuredly undermine II.
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THR MISSISSIPPI JRrrY SYSTEM

Even the opponents Of this important
scheme for the improvement Of the his
sissippi mouth at South Pass must admit
that a ] large and satisfactory measure Of
success has attended the construction of
the jspies by Captain Eads, Indeed
outside Of the professional circles, in
which opposition may be developed by
personal jealOusies or rival interests,
there is a general expression Of approval
of the PLAZA, which is, in our opinion,
justified by the results already obtained
The effects on the commerce of New
Orleans and Of the whole region of which
the Mississippi is the natural outlet are
already very marked, and il we may
judge By the interest taken in the pro-
gress Of the operations by the mer-
chants Of the Crescent City no
doubts as to their success can be
entertained However, a contro-
versy, marked by considerable as
perity, is in progress between Captain
Eads, the promoter and engineer Of the
Mississippi %istties, and General Hum.
phreys, chief Of engineers of the United
States army, az to the extent and per.
manent character of the improvement
already accomplished. 10 the attack on
the jetty system and ia its defense,
there is, says the New York Herald, ex-
hibited perhaps a little too much per.
sonal feeling to give weight to the argu.
ment employed. Captain Eads has az
unquestionable right to carry out bis
plans according to the Law Of congress
authorizing the improvement, withou,
any interference BY the chief Of engi.
nsers, who, it seems, has a personal as
well as a professional objection to them
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For AttOTney.GeneFaI of Criminal
COurt,

GEO. B. PETERS is a candidate for Attor-
ney- General Of the Criminal Court of Shelby
county az the ensuing August election, subject
70 the Democratic and Conservative Conven-
tion.
s. r. CANNON announces himself 4 can
didate for Attorney-9eneral Of the Criminal
Court; subject TO the Democratic and Conserv-
alive Convention.
i, NJ. HEARN is a candidate for tho Office
Of Attorney General Of the Criminal Court of
Shelby county, at the ensuing August election.
EDWARD L. BEL0HER announces himself
as q candidate for tho office of Attorney Gem
eral Of the Criminal Court Of Shelby county
az Memphis, but subject to the action of tho
Dem9eratie-Conservative Convention.
g; W. GORDON is q candidate for the Office
Of Attorney General of the Criminal Court of
shelby county OF Memphis, subject to the
nomination Of the Democratic and Conserv-
aVFe c0hyention l5te
y. A. ANDERSON announces himself a can
Court, SUBJECT to the Democratic and Consery-
alive convention. i4Sto
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INDIAN TROUBLE &C,
The HOstiles E%fTectiBg a JTlCtiOn-
General HIOWF-d hassi1g rs
Tr' lps-A Battle Soon
Exp, tt'

SAN FRAYCrsoo, June PA Silver
City, Idaho, dispatch says: The Indians
at Jupiter Mountain will be able % mo :
row to effect a junction with those who
have left Molhear reservation, and in
connection with the dissffectod Piutes
and S~hoshones will number about six
hundred ef tive men. A daughter Of
old Winnemucca, chief Of the Piutes,
was arrested in Jordan Valley, while at.
tempting to smuggle ammunition to the
hostiles. Some of Banuocks have re.
turned to Fort Hall. Farmers have de.
serted their homes for a hundred miles
around Wiunemucca.
A dispatch says Fort MeDermott is
garrisoned By a few infantry men and
might be overpowered should the Indians
attack it 10 force. The refugee settlers
have gathered there for protection.
a Boise City dispatch says: Gene.
raj Howard arrived this morning. He
soon learned the situation, and came to
q conclusion. He will mass bis troops
at Sheep Rancho, on the Winnemucca
road, and take the field himself. and
make his headquarters temporarily at
the rancho, where be can use the teIe.
graph. Colonel Whipple, in command
of two companies Of cavalry, is now this
side Of the Payette, will be turned on
the Middleton road, cross Canon ferry
on the Boise river, and reach John 8
ferry on Snake river, and then over the
French John road to Camp Lyons and
thence to Sheep Rancho. Major Downy
ard Captain McGregor, With one com.
pany oil infantry and one company from
Camp Harvey are expected at Snake
river tomorrow, and will keep up the
south side Of the river and take Sucker
creek road to Sheep Rancho.
Major Stewart, in command Of eight
companies Of infantry, numbering about
20, now within thirteen miles of Baker
City, will 10 up the south side Of Snake
river and follow Major Downey and Nc
Gregor's trail, unless the situation
changes and her orders follow before
they arrive. General Grover , II go to
Big Camas Prairie With C-ptain Ben
dier's company, which will probably ar.
rive here tomorrow. He will meet
Colonies Sanford and Summer, with tao
companies OF cava' il there, and they
will scout the country. The command,
ing officer at Fort Hall has been r
quested TO send a force this way direct !,
meet General Grover on the Big c mas
Colonel Bernard is on his way TO Sheer
Il nche,to prot ct the Winremucca road.
Oriers have also been sent TO officers Al
McDsrmott and other points to furnish
guards for st .ges and IS far as possible
protect travellers and settlers.
A Winnemucca dispatch says parties
who arrived there this evening iom
Paradise Valley, a farming district thirty
miles northeast Of this pee, repo thai
armed ranchers are assembled at KEN.
ler's store anticipating an attack by the
Indians tonight or m ,rrow Another
military comp. my is being organized
here tonight to take the field as soon as
arms and ammunition can be received
from the State authorities.
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WEST POINT.
Hxeroisea Attending the GFadua-
ton OF the Flsst class Cadets.

Bxeroisea Attending the GTadua-
ten OF the Flsst Class Cadets.
WEsr PoIYT, June l3.-About 1000
persons we're present at the exercises at
tending the graduation Of the first class
cadets. At II S.m. the cadets were
marched to q point in front Of the plat
fern. Upon the platform were seated
President Hayes, Generals Sherman,
Sheriday, SchOheld, the secretary of war.
and Others. In the rear sat Mrs, Hay
aud lady friends.
When the President appeared he was
applauded, and stepping forward bowed
and was again a~pplAuded, and a formal
address to the cadets was delivered by
Rev. James Lewis, of the board Of visit
ors. When Mr., Lewis concluded the
band played a national air, and then
Genera Scho6eld introduced President
Hayes, who vas received With loud ap.
plause. When quiet was restored he
spoke in substance as follows:
My friends, the very limited %opportun-
ity that we have had to make ourselves
acquainted with the advantages of this
interesting spot does not autho -ize me to
say much to these young gentlemen
about to leave, but what we have seer
enables us TO sp k With satisfaction and
admiration Of the thoroughness and ex.
cellencs Of instruction given by this in.
stitution here. Something more than
learning is required. The training is
that which lie IDS up to the best specimen
Of American m mood; al d SO, young
gentlemen, l feel authoriz | to say to
you that we are deeply interested in you
and we sympathize With you. l. st night,
as we b I'd upon the parade, those fa-
vorite tones of Home, Sweet Home"
and "Auld Lang Syne" we were all in
sympathy with you, / merely add that
as you leave here, we, your countrymen,
feel confident that, ia any emergency,
you are ready with alscrity to DO we'll
your part.
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A new moonstone has been discovered
in Japan. In Seki, a place ir~equented
by travellers on their way to Ise, there is
a stone figure of Baddfa, which has
stood there FOR ages past. It has ever
been believed by the inhabitants of the
district that a magical radiance pro.
ceeded from one of the r re- of the image,
which was in consequence an object of
dsvout worship. Some native philoso.
pher, hearing Of this strange story, aud
anxious to discover its origin, made a
pilgrimage to the miraculous statue, and
on Glossy examining the ear, found i'm.
bedded in the lobe Of it q crystal sub.
stance, which. on further examination.
turned out to bea diamond. On the re.
suit Of the examination being made
known, the people Of the district became
gre lily excited, some wanting to take it
out and sell it, aud Others protesting
against such PROCLAMATION. Application
was accordingly made TO the local
authorities for a guard to prevent the
stealing Of the jewel, and tie precious
image is now guarded night and day.
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INTERNATIONAL SILVER CONFER.
INCE,

Secreta.J Evsrts has received By
cable notifications that the governments
Of France and Italy have decided to ap.
point commissioners to the Information.
al Monetary Conference, which is to be
held in pursuance Of the act of con.
gress for remonetizing silver. BY that
act the President was authorized to in.
vite the commercial nations Of the world
to join in a conference for discussing the
relation which silver should hereafter
bear to gold in the coinage Of the world.
The European power' which have al.
ready consented to take part in the con.
ference are France, Italy, Russia, Hun.
gary, (which may soon include the whole
Of Austria) Holland, Switzerland and
Greece. Mexico aud the South Ameri
q countries ought to join; but whether
they do or not the conference will be
strong enough to command the attention
Of the world. The only great powers
which will not be represented are Fog.
land and Germany. Germany has 50
recently discarded silver that she cannot
retreat, and Great Britiin had adopted
an exclusive gold standard when all
other nations used both metals. II the
conference can agree on a proper ratio
between silver and gold, founded on
'heir prospective intrinsic value, there
need oe no difficulty in maintaining
silver as part of the general money Of
the world. The United States alone
cannot do it, but it may he done by the
cooperation Of the nations which have
not demoneti2ed silver.
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TIE repressive measures which the
German government introduced in the
reichstag sitter Hodels attempt to assaf-
sinate the emperor are regarded with dis
trust by the London press. The Pail
Mall, for Instance, predicts that in the
long run they will add to the spirit Of
discomfort that exists among the poorer
classes, aud imprisoned orators and ed.
tors will be able to pose as martyrs for a
p~erseeated faith. Besides, one of the
chief causes Of German Socialism is the
mistaken ides which prevails with re.
gard to the powers Of the State. Ger.
man governments have always under
taken so many tasks that no enterprise
seems to the multitude beyond their
range. II the State Oaa do all that it
now does, the Socialists see DO reason
why it should not organize industry. and
secure for ths workmen the full advant-
ages both ofthe capitalist and the laborer.
The imperial chancellor will not under.
mine this strange conception by giving
the agents of the government more to do
than ever.
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CA1Ro, June l3.-Arrived-J. w. CAT,
Cincinnati, 8 p m; Grand Tower, St.
Louis, | am; City of Vicksburg, Vicks.
burg, 10; Little Condor, Ohio river, 8.
Departed-J W. Gaff, Memphis, IL pm;
Port EsdS, New Orleans. midnight;
Grand Tower, Vicksburg, 4 am: City of
Vicksburg, St. Louis, I; Little Condor,
Memphis, 8. Cloudy and cool.
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PoPE's Villa ct Twickentam - the
place which he purchased in IT'S, aid
lived in until bis death in l7tl-has just
been offered for sale, and bought in for
S45. 500. 1t was stated, however, that
this sun was nominal, and that the
property will probably be purchased
privately at a less gum. The property
offered included the whole of the grounds,
five acres in extent, with the cedars and
other valuable growing timber, together
with the celebrated grotto which the
poet formed, and which is said to r,
main intact to the present day. The
cedars Of Lebanon, planted long before
the poets time, and probably the Oldest
in England, we're, with the rest Of the
timber on the estate, estimated to be
worth $40, 900.
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For Criminal Court merL

JESSE A. FORREST is a candidate for
Clerk of the Criminal Court. at the August
election, subject to the action of the Demo-
cratic Convention.
W. B. Gibson is a candidate for Clerk of
the Criminal Court, subject to the Democrats
and Conservative OOnTontion.
N. G.. PERKINS is a candidate for Criminal
Court Clerk Of Shelby county ut the election in
August, subject to the action of the Demo-
cratic and Conservative Convention.
A. G. HARRIS is a candidate for Criminal
Court Clerk at the ensuing August election,
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RocKwELL, one of the notorious Nor
mon Danites, has died in Salt Lake City.
he vas under indictment for partieipa-
ton in the murder of the Akin immi'
grants in 1851. There is a suspicion that
he was fOully dealt with BY some Of his
old associates in crime who feared con-
fession on his part.
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For OrImInaI Court J1dg.-

ORVILLE YERGER is a candidate for
Judge Of the Criminal Court OF Shelby county
~ the, August election, subject to the nomina-
larty.
THOMAS II. LOCKWOOD is a candidate flor
70 election) for Judge of the Criminal Court
OF Shelby county, at the ensuing August cleo
ton, 1875; subject to the action of the Demo-
cratic-Conservative Convention.
j.. NJ. GREER announces himself q capdi-
date for the Office of Criminal Court Judge Of
shelby county. subject to the action of the
DemocraIc-Cehservative Convention. 27te
Court Of Shelby county.
i9te p n cCRUpCc
LELAND LEATHERMAN is a candidate
for Judge of the Criminal Court Of Shelby
COUNTY. Election next August. I5Ito
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VIcENTE GARCIA having surrendered
it only remains for the Cubans to accept
defeat with fcrtitude, and labor earnestly
to repair the rAvages Of war. Their h
rOism deserved a better fate, but they
must wait, as Mexico did, until the
proper opportunity offers, to attain com.
plete independence.
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ZOE Clerk of Connlv Oonrt.

JOHN j. DUFFY is a candidate for County
Court Clerk at the ensuing August election,
subject to the action of the Democratic and
Conservative Convention.
W. B. WALDRAN is a candidate for Clerk
Of the County Court at the ensuing Angus
election, subject TO the action of tho indie
pendent voters of Shelby county.
JAMES REILLY is a candidate for tho
office Of Clerk of the Shelby County Court at
the ensuing August election, subject to tho
action ef the Democratic and Conservative
Convention.
R. J. BLACK is a candidate for Clerk oftAo
County Court at the ensuing August election.
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For Comfy Register.

SAN N. GATES FOR COUNTY REGIS
TEk.-To the voters Of Shelby county: |
REGISTER. l am onyer ant with the duties of
that Off 9. and consider my. elf competent to
their faith al discharge. l k yor suffrage
because l n d the petition. Many of You
have known me a a constant resident among
you for over thirty eight years. To such |
feel INIT need no recommendation; and to
gu | confidently refer those who may not
koow me, or my qualifications, for the posi-
ton. Very respectfully,
June 10. 1878, SAM M. GATES,
CHAS. A. BEEHN is a candidate for County
Register at the ensuing August election, 1873.
SIC