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The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-09-18
SECOND SENATORIAL CONVENTION
No Nomination, and the flrst xonday In
October Suggested for the next Con-


October Suggested for the next Con-
ventIon.
Owing to the high water and q misun-
~derstsnding, in Pike county as to the day,
the Senatorial Con ~yention was not largely
attended last Saturday. Four delegates
from Pike, one from Lawrence. and one
from Lincoln held an informal meeting in
the Court-house at eleven O'Clock, agreed
upon the preamble and resolution that
follows, and the Pike delegates returned
home. At two o'clock eight additional
delegates from Lawrence and enc from
Lincoln arrived. They endorse the action
Of the other delegates in suggesting that
various Executive Committees of the dis
trict authorized the holding of the conven.
ton here on the FIRST Monday in October
We, the undersigned delegates tc the
Senatorial Convention from the %countie,
of Pike, lincoln and Lawrence, having
met at the Court house in Brookhaven or
Saturday, the 18Th day of September, 1879
in an informal meeting adopted tho fol
lowing preamble aud resolution:
Whereas, owing to the inclemeney o
the weather, high waters and m%isconcep-
lions of a portion of the delegates from
the county Of Pike ~ to the time Of hold
ing said Senatorial Convention, we deem !
mex pedlent to hold sai lcOnvenIion thi
day. therefore be it
Resolved, That we, the delegates pre-"
ent, All gest to the Executive Comaiittees
of Pike, Lincoln and Lawrence counteS
that they have \ conference with eacl
other, and that they authorize the hoioinf
of said Senatorial Convention in the town
of B%rookhaven, Miss, at a certain Time
all delegates to he notified by their respec'
tive Executive Committee.
j Resolved, That We suggest the mrs
Monday in October next as the. time foi
holding said convention.
S. Z. MATHEWS, Pike.
J. II. CRAWFORD,
l. L HAMPTON,
f. Prescott.
w. II. BUTLER, Lawrence
JOAN S. COTTON, Lincoln
We. the undersigned delegates from
Lawrence county, having arrived at
~Brookhsyen. after the delegates of Pix
county had left on the 1l.30 a. m. train,
do hereby concur in the above resolution
WIN. WEATHERsBY, W.. ID. WILSON,
w. A. RoDwELt, A. L.
II. D. BUTLER, JAMES NJ. BENSON,
C. X. BEAL, L. II. SMfrH,
j. MARTIN, Lincoln county.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-09-18
l0-4 Blankets. white and colored. at X
B. Withers', which will be sold low.

Our FAMILY BREAp.-Truly, the mos1
important authorizations, to avoid are those
which are calculated to irjure the staff
of life" Merchants who supply their
customers with pure articles like DR.
Prices Cream Baking Powder, retain bet.
ter patrons. have a larger trade, and
make more money than those who recom>
mend.cheap adulterated powders.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-09-18
4 CURE FOR ILL
OINTMENT.

P~ossesscd OF this Remedy, Every Man
NAV be his own Doctor. 1t may be run
he'd into the system, SO as to reach any
internal complaint; by these II
cures Sores or Ulcers, In the Throat,
stomach, Liver, Spine, or other parts
1t is an lnfallible Remedy for BAG i:cEs'
BAD Breasts, Contracted or Sun J0in!s'
Goa,t. Rheumatism, and all Skin Dis.
eases. 49,
IMPORTANT CAUTION.-Non. are gen
nine unless the signature of j.. Hay
dock, as agent tor the United states
surrou nds each box of Pills u OehI.
ment. Boxes At q cents, 62 cents, and
81 each. Ito. =,
n-There is a considerable eavihg ny
taking the larger sizes.
HOLLOWAY d Co..New ~
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-09-18
Southern Teachers RHfeae'
G. N. PEEK, MANAGER,
Hampton. Va.

This agency supplies Colleges, Academ-
ies, Schools and families with competent
Professors, Teachers AID Tutors. Do you
wish to employ a competent Teacher, or
do you wish to secure . position as Teacher?
Address,
Southcrn Teacher IBureau,
July .l-tf. kSaAssptOn. "a
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-09-18
1880
No. l.

We call attention 10 the new advertise.
ment of Levy Bros, New Orleans. This
is an extensive establishment, and the
stock embraces every variety OF goodt
worn by ladies or used b, housekeepers
Prices are ae low az the lowest, and goods
what they claim to be. Write for samples
Levy Bros. can please both in style and
price.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-09-18
CuHeoka Institute,
Afaury County, Tenn.

W. r. WEnB, A.. NJ, Univ. n. G, primo
J NJ. WEBB, A. NJ, Univ. n. G.,
The fall session opens Aug. s. 1879. Lo-
cation, healthy and accessible. Discipline,
firm and parental. Instruction, thorough
Conrse. Classical, Mathematical, CONNER
cial and English. Highest testimonials
from distinguished educators End leading
universities. Boarding in the best private
families at 50 so and 50 90 per week, in
Gliding fnsnished room. fuel, lights and
washing. Tuition and incidental fee per
session Of 20 weeks, S27. so.
DIR. Garland, Chancellor of Vanderbilt
Univesaity, says: "The Academy OF the
Messrs. Webb has no superior within my
knowledge'in the Southern States"
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-09-18
BRIDGE CONTRIBUTIONS

At the solicitation Of Mr.. r. b, Withers,
the undersigned merchants and business
men, Of Brookhavsn, subscribed the
amounts opposite their names, to be paid
on demand, for the repairing and rebuild
ing of the bridges on the different roads
leading into Brookhaven. This does no
apply to the bridges where there has been
bond given, by county contractors, to keep
up the same, for a specified term, but only
to the bridges where the bonds have ex-
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-09-18
Rlaached Gnnds.

Ny stock i. complete in tbs department
Comprising. Lnnstlale cambria, 4>i Black
don,estics. l0-4 Shee,ing, black and brown,
Pillow casing, Sea Island, Cotton flannel
(black and hrown,) Brown drillings, A.
.heeting, A shifting, Red tickines. etc. etc
All of which will be sold low At.
r. II, WITHERS',
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-09-18

Excursion tickets to st. Louis and re-
trurn can be had at this Office to attei d
the exposition and State Fair, for s25.25
round trip. Sale Of tickets begins Sept.
10th apd closes Oct. Sih. Tickets good to
rsturn Oct. 10Th. I. NJ. Bee, Agent.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-09-18

In another column will be found the
announcement OF ]. Warren for r~e-elec-
ton to the office of Circuit Clerk. lie il
too we'll known in this county 10 require
auy comment from ua.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-09-18

John En- Penn, leaves for Monticello
next week, he will open a blacksmith and
wheel wright shop. He is a good mech
anic and we commend him to the citizens
of Lawrence aud ~aiacent counties.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-09-18
Beautiners.

Ladies', you cannot make fair akin. rssy
cheeks and sparkling eyes with all the
cosmetics of France, or beautitiers of the
world, while in poor health, and nothing
will give you such good health, and moth
ing buoyant spirits and beauty a. Hop
Bitters. A trial is certain preof. See
another column. sept. l8-2w.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-09-18
0nr Stock

leans. all wool Casimeres, red and white
aannels, Opera, tblue, red and gray,9
wafer proof, Linseys, etc. Will De soid
cheap at, " :.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-09-18

EXQUISITE doors. The Exquisite Per-
fumes made by DR.. Price are the favorlte
perfumes for the handkerchief and toilet.
His Floral Riches surpasses in rich, fresh.
nowery fragrance, any other Cologne or
toilet water, DR.. Prices Pet Rose, Alista
Bouquet, and other extracts are e~cstatic.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-09-18

At Krau~ & Levy. a beautiful ana
large stock Of best prints, which VIII oe
sold ut seven cents.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-09-18
Notice to Contractors.

The Board or Supervisors OF Lincoln
county. will, on the first Monday in
October,
one thousand eight hundred and serenity nine,
Ing Of y bridge on B~oyuechitto river, on
the Fox road, near JohnsOns Station.
The contractor will be required to give
bond with good security TO keep the
bridgein repair five years. BY order OF
the Board. JIM. BUCKLEY,
sep.4 3-w. Cielk.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-09-18
"Don't You fore ct i'll"

Kr.uss & Levy, have just received from
New York a large assortment OF staple and
fancy goods, which they are offering ut
rock bottom prices.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-09-18
Arerrible rlaese In Georgia.

- 0cOsB 80.
New York. Sept. IL.
A special dispatch from Atlantis, says
the reports Of a fatal fever raging in the
counties of Pold. Paulding and Harris
on has not been overdrawn. Within q
few days over 6fty men died in an ex.
clusively rural district. The victims
are mostly young men. Those attacked
with it suffer horribly. their tongns tur-
ming black and swelling 10 double its
size and blood oozing from month!aud
ears. After death bodies become spot
ted and discolored. One physician re.
ported that of twenty nine cases under
his treatment not one recovered. The
course Of the disease run in a few days.
The greatest alarm and distress pre-
walls and the disease is steadily spread.
ing. Physicians pronounce it spotted
typhus fever.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-09-18

A we'll assorted stock of each on hand
cheap for cash. Call and examine on
goods. we will take %p'eausure in showing
you through our entire stock.
KRAUA & LEVY.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-09-18
Hides.

The highest market price is always
paid for all kinds Of hides at T. NJ.
Henry's. When you bring hides to town
carry them to the Blue Front Store II
YOU wish to get their value.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-09-18
Married,

Ned Wilson and Miss Frazer, were mar
ried on yesterday at the Circuit Clerks Of
fee, Just after the arrival Of the noon train.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-09-18
Boots and Shoes.

so cases Just received from Boston,
bought by r. B. Withers IN person, and
will be sold cheap. All can get suited by
calling and examining.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-09-18
Nee Goods.

Fall and winter dress goods. Buttons
to match. Call and nee them, We will sell
chesn. r B. WITHERS'.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-09-18

ACKNowEEDGED.-ChemIsts and ply
s~icians say that DR.. Price's Special Flavor
ing Extracts are the purest. They ar,
daily increasing in popular favor. House
wives who desire the most delicious flavor
in their cakes, p~uddings and pastry viii
get it BY nsing DR.. Prices Extracts.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-09-18
Hats!

Go to Withers' where you can buy a
good hat for so eta, and a better n than
ANYBODY for four dollars.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-09-18
"Escaned Bulldozers. "

Are creating = great deal oi excitement.
but Krauss & Levy: can and Will Sci
| cheaper than any one.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-09-18
Saddles! Saddlesi!

For the cheapest and hest 90 to. Nc
Gra,h'.. Also brides, saddle-bags, ships,
etc. 4 nice assortment Of mule gearing on
hand.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-09-18

] have on hand a lot of plan and fame,
CATERS which offer for sale very cheap.
sep. lS-l-w. WIN. ABsHAGEN.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-09-18

Dr.. Thomas hair soap and hair tonic
.rs recommended by the best physicians
inch ,6.tf
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-09-18

SfOre on Wheels.
We cannot imagine anything tina
proves 40 great an accommodation to oul
people az sproat's Ice Car. 1t comes along
e 'ery Thursdav evening, with the clever
Mr.. Matthews in charge, and families will
save many dollars in the year by pnrchas'
ing from the Car. 1t carrier a great varie'
ty of good things. such as potatoes, apples,
onions, sausage, fish, cabbage, butter, ice,
etc. iunl3-3m
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-09-18

Sixty Cases of boots and shoes just re-
eeived at Krau<s & Levy, prices lower than
ever known. Call and nee them.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-09-18
Tobacco.
Inst Opened

From the cheapest TO the best at X. b.
Wi,hers' at prices to snit everybody.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-09-18
Died,

In Bea~uregard, Miss, Sept. 9th, 1879
Mrs. Elizabeth +. Hamilton, aged fifty
nine years.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-09-18
Hats, Notions, Clothing.

500 pieces new and fresh calico at Il. b
Withers' which will be sold at Z cts.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-09-18
Don't YOU Grieve After Me-

Go to Il. d. WitherA to get a beautiful
shayl. sep-lS>tf.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-09-18
Shoes, shoes! ! Shoes!

Go and examine McGrath's stock of
shoes. / large lot just receive. The
Reform" boot still ahead.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-09-18

Buy n barrel Of Withers' Best Flour
and YOU will never buy any other brand.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-09-18
For Mancery Uerk.
For Circuit Clerk.

To tic Voters..5 Lincoln County
Lake this ~oc.asion to announce my
self as a candidate for rc-electiontto the
office Of Circuit Clerk tof Ii coin coun-
ty. ut the ensuing election In November.
Thankful fer the support and confidence
OF the public heretofore extended IN
me, and hope that my official course
in the past may have been such as Will
commend me favorably to the public IN
the coming election. j.. kREN.
We are authorized to D. A.
McLaurin as u candidate for Circuit
CLERK. OF Lincoln cosnty.
For Treasurer.
We are authorized to %nnonn Nj
Martin AS n candidate for the office oi
Treasurer of Lincoln county.
We arc uihorized to Allen
smith as a candidate for reelection to
the office Of Treasurer OF Lincoln
county.
We are authorized to announce j. $.
Carson AS II candidate for Treasurer OF
Lincoln county.
We are authorized by the friends OF
+. u. Sherman to announce him as a
ca ndldate for Treasurer of Lincoln
county, and further say he will make
a good one. ii elected.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-09-18
Planet OIL.

Planet Oil.
This excellent and cheap brand Of Car
bon oil has been sold by the ProprietOrs
for ten years past, and no accident has
ever happened from its use.
The Planet oil is regular and uniform in
quality, never under the United States
Standard Of refined petroleum, and ii
coats but a trife over common coal oil.
Planet oil is especially recommended to
consumers who do not wish to pay the
price of Insurance oil, as the best cheap
oil in the market. For sale at I. M.
tIenry's BLUE FRONT STORE at IS cents
per gallon.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-09-18

cuEw JAcxsos's BEET SWEET Navy TOBACCO
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-09-18

1t Is a we'll known fact that prices In
the country are almost, and III many in.
stance. above, double those in the City.
Why then not order your good from the
City, when you can do so without trou-
bic or expense and save money by it:
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-09-18
Notionsi
StOre on Wheels.

Notions.
Nv stock il complete in ,his depart
lnenl and cheap. X. 3. WI1IIERS.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-09-18
Cleans YOn Liver

BY using Martins Liver Pills. These
Pill. have been thoroughly tested, and
have never failed to cure Liver Complaints,
Dyspepsia. Cnstivsne~s, Sour Stomach,
Fev-rs, Nervousness, Jaundice. lnflama-
ton, Impurities Of the blood, Pains in the
Head, Breast, Side, Back and Limbs, are
purely vegetable and will act as we'll az
blue mass or caloneI. They will clear the
stomach OF NIL cold and bilious matter
without nausea, or gripping p.in Of the
s,omach or bowels. Price % cents per
box. For sale nv
+. N. MARTIN & Co.,
may 20 tt. Brook aven, Miss.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-09-18

Don't forget to 60 10 r. B. Withers' to
get the bert coffee, sugar, tea, molaases,
hama, bscons, salt. -four, bagging, ties,
etc, etc.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-09-18
Clothing cheaper and better than yer
l., X. B. WITHERS'.
Enjoy Life.

What a truly beautiful world we live in
Nature gives US grandeur of mountains
glens and oceans, and thousands of means
for enjoyment. We can desire no bette.
when in perfect health; but how often do
the majority of people feel like giving it
up disheartened, discouraged and Worried
out with disease, when there is no occa-
sion for this ~recling, =, every sufferer can
easily obtain satisfactory proof that Green's
August Flower will make them as free
rom diaease a. when born. Dyspepsia
and Liver omplaint is the direct cause
of sevents-fve per cent OF such maladies
in Blliousness. Indigestion, Sick Headache,
aostiveness, Ferrous Proa,ration, Dizzi-
nes of the Head, Palpi,ation of the
Heart, and other distressing symptoms.
Three doses of August Flower will prove
its wonderful effect. Sample bottles, ten
cents. Try it. For sale in Brookhaven
by F. NJ. Martin 4 o. may-s-if.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-09-18

THE Lincoln County Board of Bus
pervisors has fixed the tax rate at $22. O5
Oh the 81, 600. which ~provokes Henry.
OF the Ledger, to the conclusion that
it is a rich county, and a happy people
only when they are aslcep.-Udzet
hurst Monitor.
Since the amount that is to be paid on
the 81 900 was promulgated We doubt if
our people have been happy ever when
asleep. They think OF the tax when
awake and dream OF 1t when asleep.
Nor a hog is TO he found in
Marksville; the law forbidding their
being kept within the corporate limits
having gone into force last Monday
En-.
Obi that we had such a law in Brooks
haven, 4.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-09-18

NFWS FROM
WHITE PALACE!
NEW GOODS!
ELEGANT GOODS!
AND
CHEAP GoODsM!
Levy Bros.
| The occupants Of the
White Palace,
No. 5S5, 4 587, Magazine Street,
! NEW ORLEANS.
inform their numerous friends OF
Brookhaven and surroundings. thnt
they are now in constant receipt Of the
Latest Novelties the Market Affords.
Mr.. T. LEVY has personally attended
to the selection of the goods, as we are
confident that he knows the taste OF
their customers, and theregore cannot
fail to please.
AS regards prices and quality OF
goods, We need not argue thereon, as
this establishment is we'll known to be
the
Best and the Cheapest in the South.
It has always 6sen and ALWAYS shall
be our aim to please and satisfy those
who favors and patronage.
All Goods are sold under guarantee,
Goods which do not suit can be return
ed; other goods will be sent instead, or
money returned.
We do not .deviate from our rule
to send goods c, O. D.
Samples will be sent to any part of the
country, No order tor samples will re.
ceive attention unless accompanied by
six cents postage.
Mating and Window Shades,
in large quantities at the
Lowest and PortibIe Price.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-09-18
For Supervisor.

BEAT ONR
We are authorized to announce DIR
V b Watts AS a candidate for Supervis-
orfcr Beat No. 1.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-09-18
University of Mtssisssfpi
AT
OXFORD, MISS.

Students can board themselves up IN the ''mess
syStem" for less than one half the above rates.
The above estimate is reliable, and includes
everything except fuel (Which students buy
from the University at cOst), and their furniture
for their room and books and clothing.
Some students Of good standing got al ong
com fertablv here last year on less than SIS.
whilst others spent double that amount.
The University IL in excellent condition and
and is steadily gaining In popularity and pros
perity.
The Faculty Ia complete. All the departments
the Law Department ana the Prepar-
atOry Department. re in successful operation.
The location Is healthy. Never was a case OF
yellow fever here.
For catalogues and information apply to the
Chancellor, ALEX. z. STEWART.
ii. N. SULLIVAN,
july-l7-2m Secretary Board Trustees.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-09-18
G, ~. I..A u. q. u. u.
Time table taking effect April 9th, 1879.
N-<NnrUI

Jeaves New Orleans 5I5 d. m., and 700 a. m
Arrives Braokhayen 1e:l8 p. IN. -" 500 p. M
Arrives jackson 1918 q, III. " 6:35 p. N
GOING SOUTH.
ra.ves IscLson les a, m =" s45 am
Arrives BrO0khaveu wv q. III. L,;so H. IN
Arrives New Orleans $3.50 a. III. " az p. Ill
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-09-18

If you need engines, boilers, betting
mills, cotton gins, presses, sugar mills or
machinery Of any kind get prices from II,
Dudly Coleman & Bro, NO. They have
the best sell low. mr. % ly
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-09-18

~
Mrs. Potts, tho Female .7Pedex-
uriam.
CHARLOTTE. N. c., Sept. 10-Mrs.
Potts, who is walking from Philadelphia
to New Orleans, for a wager of 5000.
reached here seven hours ahead of time.
She started in May, and has I've
months in which to perform the task.
On our Most Distant Frontiers
As in our busiest and most populous cities of
the seaboard and interior, Hostetters Stomach
Bitters is spre-eminently popular. Wherever
CIVILIZATION plants its foot on this continent,
thithcr the great tonic soon finds It's way. Nor
Is this surprising, for 1t Is the medicine of al
others best adapted to the wants of the Western
emigrant, be he miner or agriculturlst. 1t Is an
Incompatible remedy for the diseases to which
he Is Most subject, and which:are liable to be
brought on by the change! of climate, hard
ship, exposure, unaccustomed air and diet, and
miasmatic atmosphere and water. Among
these are disorders OF the stomach and bowels,
rheumatic ailments, and malarious fevers, for
all of which Hostetter's Bitters Is q certain
specific. A course of the Bitters before depart
ing for the new field of labor. or on arriving.
will have the effect oil preventing the evils for
which it Is such q signal remedy. sept. film.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-20
MEXICO.

CRY OF MEXICO, Aug. Il, via Havana, Aug
19.-The State of Vera Cruz is in a feverish
condition of revolutionary excitement, and
government troops are rapidly concentrating
In Vera Cruz city the Spanish element is ac-
cused of instigating disorders, the cause of
their dissatisfaction being the laws against
smuggling.
It is alleged that Dksas Is having bill OF
impeachment prepared against Senor ValIarti
president of the Supreme Court and Vice Presi-
dent OF the republic.
that the constitutional amendment against
the reelection of the President should be re-
pealed in order to save tie country from
anarchy. Movement for the repeal of this
amendment has already been made In the
legislatures Of Michoacaa, Puebla and
Morelos. Opposition papers say the Cabinet
Is paving the road to dictatorship. Presi-
dent Diaz continues to declare his unwilling
ness to serve another term.