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The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1878-04-03
Hon. J. ". Wea iar-Ifis Claims
for Mileage.

Ot the various Legislators who were
charged 10y the Confessional, of
ovenlrawing the amounts due them as
mileage, our representative is includ-
cd. The Courier Journal had tabl.
of actual distances aud of amounts
drawn, by which il appears that Hon.
j. w. Meador drew for 400 miles
while that paper mskes il out only
500 miles, showing an overdraSing Of
40 miles.
Il not misinformed. a Representa-
tive IL entitled TO mileage going and
returning by the most convenient
route. The most convenient route for
Hon. j. w. Meador. was to 90 to the
7. and +. Il. r., at Spring Lick. and
thence by ears TO Louisville and Fank-
tort. From PaIIiesville, where he
resides. to Spring Lick. is abont 10
miles; irnm Snring Lick TO Louisville
IL, We understand, 50 miles; from Lou
isvIlie IU Frsnktou h % miles, making
u total of l57. Throwing in fhree
miles for good count, would make it
Ito "iicir doubled. amounts Ia 500.
showing an overdrawing by our Repre-
sentruNr, of 80 mnes which nj 3 cents
Il mile, amounts 10 Sl2. We are not
positive that these figures are exaciIv
correct; but, as much has been said
about the matter since the Courier
journal correspondent called attention
iOIi we ho or representative viii
rise and exrlain ii he has any sali>f:,c.
fnrv explanation Ia make; if not, he
deserves the condemnation of his con-
s,i.uenIs. TIE columns of thi. paper
arc opeu to him for an explanation.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1878-04-03
Freak OF Nature.

Squire Henry Morris has shown us
a young chicken that is quite curio<-
ity. 1t has four well.formed legs.
four feet. and each frot has the usual
number of toes. Ii is little over II
week old, and bids fair to grow and
flourish. Squire Morris came from
Craddock-l land, he being an ex-citizen
of Bourbon equity, which probably ne
counts for his possession of this curl
ols quadrupcd .-HopkInsville New
Era.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1878-04-03

aispuscd III IN same form, whether
they please all VI not. The appropri-
alton to the Fish Commission. though
small, viii he beneficial We would
like "a see old Rough River alive with
the splendid >had and pike they are
alrea Y gathering in other streams.
Many years ago tbs stream was IA
nous for the qulnlity Of fish taken
from IL. Wagon-loatlS, many old
settler. tell ~, were captured in
few hours. Now You NAV ti-h all day
and scarce get Il mess, The truth Is,
the destructive manners of capturing
have totally destroyed them. Their
places of spawning have been 81 close
" watched, when they came to de-
post. they Mere instantly Uet by the
gig and sem, hence they have disap-
pearod. To have Il little patience aud
give time for the new fish To mature
would soon repleni>h this stream and
amply repay us. However fondlv We
NAV have cherished unrcStraiucd fish
ing, we cheerfully comply with the
terms for the future reward.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1878-04-03

When yon visit Louisville give the
Merchants motel a call. and we are sstis-
fled that yon will he Pleased with the
fare and accommodations. This house
has been thoroughly o'erLanlcd and Is
now in charge at Mr. Il j . Br,en. for
mrrly connected with 81 Charles ho,el
\. .. aud New York Hotel. y Y ,
witch Is guarantee of h's DUAL icatinn
IL public caterer. Fare. 81 80 to > 90
per ia, aud TO cause civ, u Tor srumblIns.
Meade County Record.
We heartily endorse the above.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1878-04-03
ESTRAT.

Taken mp a. an e-tray by Hoover
NrishbOrs. living Two miles sOnth-e east Of
John Wilson's Mill on Caney creek. on
the old Hartford and Lirchiirld road. one
sray mare about -IKt~e" years Old and
about sixteen hands higu. which have
valued a, twenty dollars. Given Under
nv hand this the 80 h dAy of March,
1873. P. n. Afford. j. z. D. G.
ulS-it
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1878-04-03
VEG .rtNE
PREPARED d.

Sweet potato slips OF the best varieties
can be had OF ID j Rhoades, at the
Beaver Dam nursery. or of E. T. Wi.
hams or s Vaught. agents. Hartford.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1878-04-03
Gresabaeks All DE n Ocracy.

tmlnehce L1hstlIutiohaIlttI
There Is scarce to lie found within
the limits of Kentucky Democrat
who does not as heartily favor the
Greenback 'ideas. as the members of
the so called "National party" but
they believe that it is not necessary
to seek another party to secure the
desired end.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1878-04-03
Personal Property tor sale. and Real
Estate Tor sale or Rent

offer for sale nv farm in P;nchico.
containing ~ acres 90 acres in cnltiva>
lion. good dwelling house. barn. stable,
crib. and other ont houses a Young
orchard of ahoat 100 apple and peach
trees each. hearing fruit Terms reason.
able Ii not SOLD by he lst OF April, I
will rent it. viii a'-o sell three hsrsss
and one mule, and ms household and
kitchen furniture. and one wa con. which.
il not sold privately before. will sell at
rnh'ic auction on the let day Of April,
1878. r Cox.
Cromwell. XIV.
P ST. will also sell or rent NV house
AMI lot (0f els hit acres OF lan.') II R0sine.
Anv one wishing TO purchase or rent ths
Sill CAL On u I. Cox, Rosinc. XIV.
JTC
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1878-04-03
Heavier Dam ItsIus.
BEAVER DAN. Ky, April LIST, ISIS.

BSsvgE DAN, KY, April LIST, 1873.
Editor Herald:
There j. norEine Of any special inter-
est TO write "f. ia or about. this place.
The farmers are putting in every hour
they can towards raising god crop Of
everything in their line think most
all will raise some tobacco. for all mnst
have a little money. and the people gen.
orally through this country think that
produce the only means OF obtaining
any.
Very few think the peaches have been
KILLED TO any great extent Ii Is 10 be
hoped Ne vii! have one good fruit year
Candidates are more plentiful every
day for the various Officers. Warren
Maddox SAYS all can run Tor jailrr that
wish. but lie will he elected if it kills
every COW in the county
From the number OF candidates have
heard talk, and the people generally
they are in favor "i holding either a mass
OF primary convention in May. 1t ought
to he done for it - certain tact that
horse .heih IS sefring-hut had better
stop on that subject, Tor some one got
mad AT what | SAID about a convention
n week or two ago. But then. some peo-
pie are so-so-you know, and can not
take a joke
The Good remplar's Lodge organized
March 2lst, 10y Ii W BAN. has now
reached the number of thirty. five We
meet on Wednesday night and hope
some of the members of Hartford wilt
visit us.
A sunday School has been organized
at Beaver Dam Church, and bid. fair to
become PROSPEROUS. HENRI
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1878-04-03
Farmer. Of Ohio County

] will bnv ynnr Tobacco. II rou will
sell it 10 me az figures that | can Afford
to pay J will buy "n thes- teTms = large
amount OF tobacco. Respectfully.
JAMES A THOMNs.
Hartford, Ny.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1878-04-03
Marriage Licenses.

Logan 2 Crovder and l. E Leach.
Felix " Evans and lone f Nelson.
Wyatt NJ. Ashby aud Mary Ashby.
Nimrod b wilson ard Amanda Vance
Andrew P King aud Mary Z Webb.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1878-04-03
ADMINISTRATORs SALE.

On Friday. the l2,h day OF April. 1878,
will offer for sale u, public auction. at
the residence OF the late W. G. Downs,
Tour miles north>-a>t of Hartford ali
the household aud kitchen furniture be-
longing to raid dcced-nt; al,o > mich
cows. w. Z. Downs.
Admir- w. c. Downs
nIi d
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1878-04-03

Our distinguished citizen, the Hon.
Henry ID. MclIenry. has Just returned
from Il visit To the South. looking so
well We are assured he must have en-
joyed his trip. Green peas, new po-
taioes, and thar deli ghtful OF all fruits.
thestrawberry, were plentifully served
upon the Southern tables. Mr.. Nc
Henry left Mobile on his return last
Thursday evening, aud was at home,
in Ii rtford. on Saturday noon fol-
lowing. What need have We for
flying machines, if they ever get them
IN operation? rail-cars can outstrip
them in speed.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1878-04-03

Col. j. III. Powell, of Henderson,
is rapidly gaining a worldwide fame
as lecturer. Has new lecture.
"Hanspatdoodle,ium, is pronounced
by all who have heard it as rich, be-
yond the powers of the English Ian
guage TO describe. We see many IA
vorable notices Of his eloquence. in
our exchanges.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1878-04-03

Call NJ 2 wayn- GrIfiin's Drug Store,
Hartford KY. and get = triH package of
Dr. A. q simmons Liver Medicine 1t
costs you nothing and may save Won
lite. y4n7tf
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1878-04-03

The great pedestrian contest for the
championship of the world. came of in
London, England, and Dlnl O'Learv,
the American contestant, was victori.
Gus. He is an Irishman by birth and
lives in Chicago. The contest was a
six days walk or run, or in other
words, who could get over the most
ground in six days. O'Leary walked
$40 miles in considerably less than six
days. His competitors having with
drawn he WAS declared the winner. He
averaged at least 80 miles day which
is fully twice as far as any horse can
walk. AT one time while, the band
played Star Spangled Banner" and
Yankee Doodle" he walked at the
rate of Mines miles an hour.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1878-04-03

Our legislature have determined
upon an adjournment on the 10th of
the present month. Many bills of
Interest will have TO be hurried
through or remain for future legisla-
ton. The time is too short TO take
up any new matter of interest. and all
that they can now do is to finish what
they have been 80 long engaged over.
The peniientiary, river aud whipping
/ st have consumed an immense por-
lion Of the time. and will PROBABLY be
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1878-04-03
New Feed STABLE.

have repaired the old Crow stable.
and am prepared to feed and take care
OF uorscs. Give me call.
J. s. vauyht
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1878-04-03

The NeL Perces war last summer
cost the Government sl94, 900 in
transportation alone. Sitting Bull is
preparing for war to the hilt this spring
and summer, and there will doubtless
he a campaign Of eight months dura-
ton and an expenditure of several
millions for army transportation and
subsistence. So much for violating
treaties with Indians and stealing their
land.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1878-04-03
VEG ITIJE
FOR
NERVOUS HEADACHE

And Rheumatism.
Cincinnati, o., April Q. 1877.
II. R. Stevens. Esq.:-
Dear Sir.-I have used your Vesetine for
Nervous II. al che, and also for Rheumatism.
ant have found entire reli-f frnm both, and
take great pleasure ia reconm. ending it to all
who may be likewise afflicted.
FRED. A, GOOD,
1903 Mill IT,, Gin.
Vrgctine has restored Ih"usan Is to hesl.h
who had boon l. ng and painful sufferers.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1878-04-03

The Democrats of Logan county in
convention on the 25th instant. in
structed solid for Hon. Thos. n. Hines
ms their choice for Judge of the Court
of Appeals from this district.
The Legislature has formed a new
county and named it Leslie, in honor
81 the Ex-Governor of that name. As
1t VIII he pauper county il Is diff
cult TO discover good reason for it>
creation.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1878-04-03

The Republican majority of 4, 100 of
last year in New Hampshire was re-
duccd in the recent election TO LOO.
Qnite a climb down, and next year il
viii result in a Democratic victory.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1878-04-03

Kentucky. Tennessee and Missis>ip,
pi all have Indies for State Librarians.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1878-04-03

Gen. John :. Williams has taken
the Murphy pledge and donuel the
blue. Never too late. &c.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1878-04-03

The liquor drank in America, an
nmallv. wouldfll can $50 miles long.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1878-04-03
VECETINE
20:
DYSPEPSIA, NERVOUSNESS,
AND GENERAL DEBILITY.

Bernari,ton, Mass, 1878.
We, the undersigned, having us-d Vrg,t tue
take PLEASURE ia recommending It I" all thosr
troubled with Humors of any kind, Dyspepsia.
Nervousness o. General Debility, il being the
Great Blood Purifier, sold by II. l.. Coo well
4 sons, Who sell more of it than all other pat
ent medicine put together.
MRS. L. PERKINS,
MRS u. ". SCOTT,
J0SEPHUS SLATE.
yegetino is the great health res'orer--eon>
posed exclusively Of ha'ks, ro"ts, and herbs.
II is very plea ant to t,ks; every child likes It
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1878-04-03
Real f.<tnte Trans rrs-s.

NV Duke to Obediah Lowe 4 uB so
acres OF land, 500
Caleb Wright to W 6 Samuels, 10 of
100 acres on Barnrt,'s creek SIS
James A Bnush Il TO-, to J T Smith
- acres on Adams Fork. $500
John W Miles to J II whi,,,n.hilI.
1870 acres on Adams Fork, 81, 200
} l. Render to Thomas Davis, II acres
near Hamilton. SIS
W p Davenport to T II SherroL, n
acres on Green river. $633
Joseph MiIlrr's Ex'rs. to Harriet J
Sandeiur, , lots in Beaver Dam. $50
Render Coal Company to " u Duncan
u acres near Hamilton, $50
Joseph B wari to Z V Phipps.
acres on Big Kun, SlT5
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1878-04-03
Pinples.

d KY on AGENTS Iroh's per week.
9CS 'OOWill prove il or frfrit $500.
New lruel,s, just patented. Samples tree To
all. AdIr -. W IL ClIIDESTER, 2l6 Full
ton street, y. Y.
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A li.t of letters remaining m the Pos,
Office at Hartford Ky. April let. 1873.
if hot taken out by the lst of May. will
be sent TO the Dead Letter Office. al
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Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1878-02-15
aud full discussion. The remaining
sections of The bill We give In full:

sections Of The bill We give in full:
Section 5. Be Il further enacted, That
the road master shall, on The first day
Of July, October, January and April,
report under oath and in writing to
said Board the condition of the roads
in each Of said contracts, whether the
same has been kept in good repair
during the preceding quarter, and
whether the contractor has done the
work required OF him by the terms OF
bis contract, and performed the duties
required OF him by law and the orders
oil said Board, and il the Board shall
be satisfied that said contractor has
iu ly discharged his contract, then
warrants shall be iasued upon tie
County Treasurer by order of The
Board Tor onr.fourth Of the amount o.
said contractor BID less The amount Of
the labor Of said road hands and con.
vc'4. The road master shall be paid
ont Of the county treasury, - dol.
lars per day Tor all services not other
Wi.e provided for IN this Acl; Pro
vidcd he shall not BE- paid in any onf
year, for per diem services more thar--
dollars.
Sec 6. Be it further enacted, That
when any convicted person shall have
paid by his labor all OF the fine,
forfeiture, penalty, amercemeni, costs
and charges against him, either upon
hire 10 private person, or by employ.
ment under contractor, he shall be
discharged from service, and the Board
Of Supervisors Of The county shall
cause TO be paid all COsls due TO the
officers, which have not already been
paid to them by the county, and shall
have that part due to the school fund,
If any, credited to the proper account,
aud where the condition OF any bond.
the taking Of which is provided for in
this Act, shall be broken, the said
Board shall order it put in suit for thr
use OF The proper county.
Sec. 7. BE il further enacted, That
two or more counties, by agreement
between their respective Boards OF Su-
pervisors, may arrange TO work al the
prisoners and cOnvicls OF the agreeing
counties on the roads Of any one or
more Of said counties in the manner
aud upon the terms provided Tor in
this Act.
Sec. s. B, il further enacted, That
this Act iaRo effect aud be- in force
from Anl after the first day Of January,
A d., 1879.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1878-02-15

soriptlOn or loan BY counties, cities and
owns 70 corporations.
Both referred 10 Joint Committee on
Constitutional Amendments.
APPROVED.
A message from the Governor stated his
approval OF . number Of bills.
EARLY HOURS.
Mr.. spight gave notice that tomorrow
he would move to change the Rule OF the
House 80 as 10 lx the Time Of meeting at
9h O'Clock am.
MEMORIAL.
Mr.. Moody presented memorial rela-
ting to division OF Pamela county into two
Judicial districts.
THE EXEMPTION LAWS.
The House took up the special order,
ian Act 10 amend the exemption laws Of
this State"
Mr.. Streets amendment published
Thursday was adopted by q vote OF Al to
Al, absent 80.
Mr.. Love moved to amtnd by Ptrtking
out 9th section. Adopted by vote OF % 70
-.
Mr.. Metts moved to amend by inserting
ad1 1ltlOnal section, as follows:
"Be II further enacted, That all proper.
~ exempt by this Act from levy and sale,
and oil property heretofore exempt, shall
become liable to seizure and sale when.
ever the owner is removing or about TO re.
move frt m the State"
Mr.. Tls0n moved to amend the amend.
ment by inserting after "ls" In second
line from last, the words "dIspOsinR OF or
about to dispose OF the same for money
with view OF leaving the State"
The amendment as amended was adopt
ed.
The bill then passed by vote of 81 TO 45.
A motion 10 reconsider and table, was
carried by vote Of 20 TO 45.
Mr.. Marshall, Of Warren, moved 10
amend the title so as to read /" an ACT to
| destroy the credit Of the poor man and 10
| give him In lieu thereof the delusive hope
Of having q crossroads store and farm"
Tabled.
BILLS PASSED.
Act amendatOry Of an Act amendatOry
Of and supplemental to an Act fixing the
time and number OF days for holding the
various Circuit and ChAncery Courts.
Passed.
Act 70 authorize Supervisors OF Clarke
county TO register outstanding warrants.
Passed.
MORE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS.
BT Mr.. Love: Proposing an Amendment
In relation to the term OF office OF members
Of the LegiBture.
Also proposing an Amendment in rela.
ton 10 the term OF Office OfcOunty Olioers.
Both referred to the proper Committee.
GOVERNORS MEssAGE.
A message from the Governor was re-
celved, and referred to Committee on Mil.
itary AtIairs.
PETITIONS.
Mr.. McSwine presented q petition OF
citizens OF Montgomery and Carroll cOun-
ties In relation TO sale Of seed cotton, etc.
CoMPENsATION OF CIRCUIT CLERKS.
Act t0 provide reasonable compensation
for Circuit Clerks In criminal cases.
Mr. street NOV cd 10 table the bill. Lost.
Mr., spight moved to amend by striking
out 500 and inserting $500.
Mr., Cook moved 10 amend the amend
ment by striking out $40 and inserting
800
Pending consideration OF which, the
House adjourned until tomorrow morn.
ing at 10 O'Clock. U,
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1878-02-15
The Anderson TTial-wella's Bond
The Verdict.

NEw ORLEANs, Feb. lin tho An
dersOn trial, Judge Whitaker opened
Court this morning and took q recess
to prepare bis charge to The jury.
Before recess the Court referred 10 an
article In morning paper which stated
that Wells had said he could give any
amount Of bail, but had not made up
his mind yet. The Court stalled If this
was true Il would raise Tho bond up 10
$4,000 again. The Sheriff was In.
strucled TO see Mr.. Wells about lhe re.
marks said 10 have been indulged In by
him. Wells explains as follows:
"NEw ORLEANS PARISH PRIsoN, Feb.
T-Mr. IL. q. CastellanOs., Dear Sir:
have just learned with surprise that l
ain reported as saying could give bail
In the sum originally fixed, but that my
object In not doing so Ia for the pur-
pose OF forcing the State 10 trial dur
ing this month. This is not true, and l
am not accountable for an unau.
thOrized publication. have inGTusted
my case with you and associates, and l
have been guided only by your advice.
As my health Is impaired | hope you
will continue your efforts TO release me
from further imprisonment. With
high regard, your obedent servant,
(Signed,) J. MADISON WELLS"
Ar9:2O p.m., Judge Whitaker fln-
ished the reading OF his charge TO tho
jury aud they retired. The Court
room was cleared, aud even the atiOr-
neys for tho defense had lift, nobody
expecting q verdict, almost every body
believing the result would be q mis-.
trial, Al l0:l0 p.m., loud knock
came from the Jury rom, which was
promptly answered by Deputy Sher.
n' who went at once 10 the Jury room
aud returning quickly, startled the
Judge, who, with sOnU gentlemen and
The reporters, was in his private Office,
with the news that The Jury had
agreed upon a verdict. The counsel
Were sent for and Judge Culom, OF
The defense, having arrived, Courl was
opened again at 10 40 and the Jury
brought down and called. About forty
persons were present. Judge Whlta-
ker asked the foreman the usual Ques-
uOns, WheH the verdict was gwen 10
the Clerk. Gen. Anderson was death.
ly pale, twisling nervOusly the head Of
his cane between his fingers. Their
verdict was as follows:
NEW ORLHANs, Peb. 4 lolA-We ana
Thomas q. Andersen guilty, and Fecom-
mend him 10 she mercy Of the COuTt.
(sisnOdI W. T. C0NvBRs&
Foreman Ol the Jury.
The defense ssked for the polling Of
the jury. Each Juror, after his name
was called, was asked: "Is this your
verdict, guilty and recommended 10
the mercy Of the Court" all an-
swered In the Affirmative. The Jury
was then discharged, and the prisoner
remanded to await the sentence OF the
law. A few Of AndersOnS friends at
once surrounded him aud SaW him S6
10 jail.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1878-02-15


ausent 81.
AGRICULTURAL LIEEs,
The House resumed consideration Of the
special order, The report Of the Special
Committee on Ag icutural Liens.
MIR, GhOlsOn moved that = vote be taken
on the Hd p'i0n Of the minority report,
(Mr. Shdni ',mbstitulc for the Commit.
tee bilD IN Friday evening next vt 0
O'clock.
Mr.. Marshall, OF Warren moved to strike
Uut % u'clbck," and insert "Immgdlately
Az 7 IN. close OF the discussion" Adopt
ed.
AMI Mr. GhOlson's motion as amended,
was ca Tisd.
MIR, plight offered amendm nts TO the
substitute Ul the minority,
The bill an Amendments were discuss
ed at length anumber 0l able and instruct
able lpeecha sOeing made, as well as one
or two amusing ones.
At9H O'Clock, the House adjourned.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1878-02-15
The Senate Wasting Time and InduIu.
InI 10 a Great Deal Of Nonsense
10 the Discussion Of a Relief
Measure.
Several Constitutional Amendments -
The Exemption Laws Amended.
Special 10 The Herald
MisslsslPPi Legislature-T Twen-
Iy.SIxah Day.

JACKSON, Wednesday, Feb. 9, 1878.
SESATE-AFrERNOON SESSION.
MEss COTTAGES AT OXFORD.
senate met At 4 O'Clock.
The consideration of the bill 10 estab ish
mess cottages at Oxford University was
resumed. Mr, Me- Rskill moved to table
the notion To indefinitely postpone. Car.
rVd a vote VI 10 10 IS, the Lieutenant'
Governor voting yea.
Lost. Mr Allen moved to strike out So.
100 and insert So 200. Mr.. McCaskill
moved n table subject to call. Lost.
Mr. Thompson moved to re.commit the
iii AMI amendments.
APPR"vLD BY THE 0ovBRNCR.
A message from the Governor stated his
approval VI fGVeral Senate bills.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1878-02-15

TmE KIEs OF EAsLys--Messrs. Levi
Evans and Charles BUrCh, OF Dodge
county, Ga, killed, on the 18Th inst, iu
Turnpike Swamp, an eagle whose
wings measured nine feet from tip to
tip. One Of the feet Of the eagle
measured eight and three quarter
inches when placed IN Standing alti.
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