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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1879-06-14
FOR SAFE.
100 Acres of Land,

Situated ON West Pearl River, in st.
Tummany parish. Louisiana. FIVE miles
from Herwis's Bluff, and near the River
Swamp. Terms reason .ble in money
and stock. For particulars. address
MRS. z. d. WELSH.
Pearl Rjvsf pastohce. st. Tammany
parish- Letlisiaus.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1879-06-14
OMNIBUS LINE.
BY W. III. DAVENPORT.

Leaves Covington for the Old Landing
connecting with the steamer New Came
lia. Will take passengers to any part Oh
this or adjoining parishes. Terms mod
.,,.t, febS tt
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1879-06-14
For Sale.

One tract of hand in Lewisburg, 6i0
acres, well timbered.
One house and lot in Lewisburg.
One honse and lot in Vaudeville.
Three lots in Vaudeville.
One tract of land, $40 acres. more or
less, with buildings and improvements,
seven miles from Covington.
Terms-Cash. AN. BOSQUE.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1879-06-14


MRS. f. A. BOSS1ER.
Having newly fitted ap and r-furnish-
ed her residence. At the celebrated
ABITA SPRINGS,
three miles from Covington. is now
ready to accommodate isw borders.
Terms moderate. Parties driving out to
the Springs. and wishing meals, can OBJ
tain them on short notice.
FoR RENT For the summer, sona-
Portable Cottage. near Abita springs.
containing tour ROOMS AID k:tchsn- 4
Good we'll of sreessone water on tho plsce.
4nply to NM Boe~rxs.
Or to J s. Eos.iE1.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-13
BREvITIEs.

The regulators meeting viii take place on
Tuesday evening next. In Lafayette square.
Mr. W. O. Rogers, city superintendent Of pub
lie schools left last evening for a summer va
cation at the North.
The Grand Foresters or rather the Court
New Light No. 5667. A. o. F.. gave their picnic
yesterday at the Oakland Riding Park. The
crowd present attested the popularity OF the
order.
This evening at $50 O'Clock. from the boat
house Of the Eclipse Rowing Club, foot OF Ma
zant street, Third District race will take place
belween two barge crews Of said club. There
will also be a tub race.
We are indebted to the Minerva Benevolent
Association for pleasant s-renade last night,
under the leadership of Marshal a. ". Jackson
and his aids J. Jung, Jr.. aud ?. Sfich. This Or
1anizati N celebrated is second anniversary at
the lake last night.
Harry McCune, who was charged with turn
Ing in false alarm from box NO. Fl SATURDAY a1
There was slight fire n the weatherboardihng Il g {:
the key Of The box had been tefs in his charge
and was not improperly obtained.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-13
STORMY WEATHER.
ALI Telegraphic Communication
Between the East and West
Interrupted.
The Damage Done by the Storm in
Ohio and Michigan
Unroofed and Lives Lost.

CINCINNATI. July 12.-The terrible storms OF
last evening cut off all telegraphic communion
tion with the East. Neither of the telegraph
companies had connection between New York
and the West last night by any line except for a
few minutes at time and then not long enough
to be OF any practical use.
At many points the storm appears to have
been very destructive to property. In Detroit
paving wss uprooted. sidewalks carried away
and the cellars inundated. causing damage OF
over fifty thousand dollars. In Maeomb county
very destructive hail storm prevailed. In
Oeeana county. Mich. Lorenzo Cherub, was
Killed by anb aRn h9 aoWn o. T.
At Pontiac the church and livery stables, jail
and many residences were unroofed. and near
" all the buildings at the Fair Grounds were
blown down. The new Methodist, Episcopal
church at Port Huron, Mich. was blown down
A brewery was blown ,down and many other
buildings were injured az Mansfield, U. Several
buildings were injured and the roof OF the
Opera House nearly lifted of at kenton, 2.
Many houses were unToofed and great damage
done to crops In this vicinity.
At New Philadelphia. Ohio, a school house
was unroof.d and many trees and fences blown
down and crops greatly Injured.
At Cuyahoga Falls many buildings were n
jused and the crops laid fiat. The house oi 4. 4
thrown In on the family. who were In bed. NO
one was Killed.
In Logan county. Ohio the storm path was
ten miles Wide. and swept everything away
Thousands of acres Of corn. wheat and oats
were utterly ruined.
1t Revsnna. Ohio. the storm was perfec
hurricane. sweeping buildings. crops. fences
and everything before 1t.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-13
MEMPHIS.
Two Additional Cases Of Fever
Discovered.
How the Panic Has Affected Busi-
ness Merchants Selling Out
Their Stocks.

MEMPHIS. July 12.-The board Of health ad-
mits two additional cases Of yellow fever:
Tobin, who died on Thursday, and his wife,
who is said now to be dying These we're under
the charge Of DIR. Henning. suspicious case
IL reported In junkshop on Beal street and
one on the wharf boat. There is an uneasy
feeling Id consequence. but not like the panic
BY which ia few days, we lost 1900 people,
Business il as active as ever at this season OF
the year. and If the national quarantine Is not
enforced too soon many OF the m rchants will
sell out their stocks. Many Of them have
shipped their, goods to other points. ia oraer
thai they may be able to distribute them to their
customers without the delay incident TO quar-.
anime. We are still hoping that We shall not
have an epidemic.
SHOT GUN QUARANTINE AT CAIRO.
CAIRO, July 12--The steamer City Of Helena.
from Vieksburg, was not allowed to land hel Q
last night.
Quarantine regulations have been forced
against all steamers and trains from Mem his
In accordance with the resolution adopted by
the Board Of Health
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-13
COLUMBIA sKIFF CLUB.

Punctually at o'clock this evening an excit-
ing skiff race will be roWed on the river, from
the head of Canal street to the head of Enghien
street. under the auspices Of the Columbia Skiff
Club, for the some Of 800 and handsome blue
silk flag. between the following evenly matched
crews: Boat T. p, Thomas Black bow. Charles
Crowley stroke; boat Bed Warrior. John Peters
bow Joseph Battalora stroke: boat Joe Oliver.
Jack Consadine bow. William Miniter stroke.
Battalora bow, Henry Beckemeyer stroke.
Maesrs. r. J. Roth and Thomas Roth will act as
judges Official pools On the race will be sold
at Ro h'- Hall, at 0. m. Immediately after the
race swimming match will take place between
Messrs Fred Roth and William Walker, for s5
a aide distance one half mile.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-13
WASHINGTON.
Death Of Judge Humphreys.

WASHINGTON, July 12.-Associate Justfcs D..
G. Humphreys. Of the Supreme Court OF the
District Of Columbia. died this morning near
Alexandria Va. Of q complication Of diseases.
THE RULES Dr THE NATIONAL BOARD OF HEALTH.
The State Board Of Health Of Tennessee have
accepted the rules and regulations of the Ma
tional Board OF Health.
sHERMAN's eANvAssING TOUR.
Secretary Sherman will leave ON Monday for
wo IN n1afi Phi n and some days In New
YORK and at Narragansett pier, and will speak
at Portland on the tWenty-eighth. and remain
il Maine for few days.
THE wACHUsETT TO COME BACK TO NEW ORLEANS.
The Secretary Of the Navy telegraphed to
CAM Wilson, OF the Wanhusett at Vicks0urg,
directing him to return with his vessel TO New
Orleans and there await rise IN the mississippi
While at New Orleans Capt Wilson will enlist
boys to serve as apprentices In the navy.
NEWS FROM MEMPHIS
Andrew J. Keller tslegraphs from Memphis
10 Acting Postmaster General Brady as follows:
"The yellow fever is not epidemic here. There
has been no death or new case reported In
twenty-four hours. All the mail from here g
health. This Is absurd and great injury"
THE NATIONAL BOARD OF HEALTH.
The National Board Of Health will hold a
meeting as soon as Ill the members can reach
Washington. and take measures TO enforce Its
authority so far as making sanitary regula-
lions are concerned. The board will be abfe to
give to every city and town encouraging assur-
ances Of the cooperation OF other places In
such sanitary measures as may be considered
essential 10 general safsty-an assurance which
will give reasonable hope Of success where iso-
lated effort would seem hopeless, and therefore
useless.
WHICH STATES FURNISHED I HE MOST SOLDIERS.
A statement has been compiled by the War
Department. showing the umber of mon fur
nishsd the Union by each State. and Territory
from April Is 1861. to the close OF the war. The
that the tDfH NUMBER OF vol
anteers furnished was 2.678,9s7. The troops
furnished by the Southern States, with the tx.
ceution of Louisiana, were nearly all white.
CONSUL OF SPAIN AT NEW ORLEANS.
President Haves has recognized Jose Sanchez
Bazan as conaul Of SpaiN at New Orleans.
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ENGLAND.
The Funeral Services of the Late
Prince Imperial.
The Impressive Services at the Church
The Distinguished Persons
Who Were Present.

CHIsELHURsT July 12.-AIl ID over and the
body OF the Prince Imperial rests at the side Of
the ashes OF his father. Trains from London
this morning brought vast numbers OF peopis
anxious to witness the funeral ceremonies, and
the boat from Bouiogne and the regular train
from Dover brought over additional numbers
of French men and women anxious to pay this
last sad tribute to the Imperial Prince From
very early hour In the morning the grounds Of
Camden House and Common. extending out
side the walls OF these grounds. to the Church
OF St. Nary densely thronged with people.
Queen Victoria arrived at Chiselhurh station
In q special train at $3.50. and entering her car
riage which stood In readiness for her. drove
rapidly to Camden House. where she was re-
ceiyed In the private room Of the Empress. and
the two ladies remained together during the
whole Of The morning. Neither Of them accom-
The Empress had passed long portion Of the
night In the room where the cody Of her son re-
posed. sometimes convulsed with agony. but
having occasional moments OF repose. and
resignation. All being at last arranged the
coffin was finally closed and hermeticalIy sealed.
and was then borne from the room through the
main door OF Camden House. and out the great
The chief nourners were the Prince Of Wales.
the Duke of Edinburgh. the Duke OF Con-
Psnss ng Y1
the coffin the favorits horse of ths Prince, Il
douhle line Of METROPOLITAN police and strong
detachment OF the Royal Horse Artillery lined
the passageway from Camden House to the
church. As the funeral cortege passed every
head In the vast eoneourse was uncovered. and
subdued EXPLANATIONS OF sympathy and sorrow
we're heard on every hand. Minute guns were
| fred by battery OF Royal Artillery during tho
passage of the cortege. and rs the body Was
borne to the church three yolleys OF mnsketry
we're fired. The seats In the church, with the
exception of those reserved for the chief
mourners were already filed with The most dis
tingnished members OF the Bonapaftist party
| from France and with q largo number OF the
military and gentry Of England.
| The church was heavily draped In black. and
| d handsome but simple catatalaus In front OF
| the altar had been prepared to receive tho
coffin. The funeral mass was said BY the Right
Kev. James DaneII. Bishop OF South wark. with
Monsignor Goddard as deacon and French
priest and sub-deaeon. At the conclusion OF
ing the body In front Of the altar In the custody
| of the members of the religious order. who
watch over 1t until this evening. when y will be
removed to the temporary resting place as
signed for It by the side Of the Emperor's tomb.
SHORT TIME IN THE ENGLISH COTTON FAc-
TORIES,
| OLDHAM. July - The system OF short-tinne
working In the co ton factories here is spread
ling. About forty mills are working on short
| time, or have totally stopped. A reduction
| of Wages is also eontem plated
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-13
THE JETTIEs COMPANY.

We publish below. with pride and pleasure.
the following certificate from Capt. M. B..
Brown which contains the news Of the final
completion and success OF the ietties the facts
Of which were published In Friday mornings
DEMOCRAT:
UNITED STATES ENGINEER OFFICE,
Port Eads. South Pass. La, July 10. 1879.
70 the Editor Of the Democrat:
AT the mouth Of aouth Pass. July g. there was
at average food-tide % navigabe channel bav
ing q least depth of 80 5 feet from deeper wat er
in South Pass to deeper water In the Gulf Of
Mexico. At high tide Of the day the depth was
80 feet, and at low tide 29.7 feet.
average fiood-tfde q navigabie channel having
least depth Of 26 feet.
certify that the above is a correct statement.
M. X. BROWN,
Captain of Engineers.
Official: Published by order Of the honorable
Gprratlrv of War.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-13
DOWN AT THE OLD FORT.

We are gratifled to see that that old land
mark Spanish Fort, has grown so strong In the
affection Of our people. There Is no place
within easy reach Of our city where the health
giving breezes Of the lake and the delicious
shadows Of our own live oaks can be more thor
oughly enjoyed than down at the Old Fort. and
we congt atulafe Mess rs. Schwartz & Bro. on
their energy and zsal iii reawakening public at;
tentiol to this favorite place Of resort. It. will
hereafter on every Tuesday and Thursday
evenings. afLer $50 O'Clock, there will be given
concert in front Of the hotel. where the choicest
selections from the best masters will be render
ed Trains will leave the city every twenty
minutes and the last will leave The lake at II 10
n n.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-13
CONVENTION TOPICS.

The investigating committee. at Its meeting
last night examined Messrs. Mat Lagan. F. La
bouisse and Fl. s. Armstrong. the latter named
reporter Of the Times. The witnesses testified
to current rumor and general talk. but had no
personal knowledge of the subject under inves-
tigation. MIR, Armstrong. however. suggested
men who would. In all probability, have know
ledge Of organiz d Improper methods Of infu-
Yesterday and last evening there was some
talk about the departure for their homes Of sew
eral OF the delegates. and generally. some I'm
portance was attached to their leaving, but so
Tar as could be learned the departures were
only the regular weekly trips home which cer-
tain delegates from neghboring parishes haye
been in the habit Of making. and no signi6-
cance can be a tached to them
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FROM MEMPHIS.
How the Yellow Fever Originated
There and It's Present Status.

HOW Lne CHOW f.eVeT originated
There and It's Present Status.
Late yesterday evening DR.. Chopin received
the following letter:
OFFICE BOARD OF HEALTH.
Memphis. July IL, 1879.
Dear DOctor-Your telegram Of yesterday was
received and answered this morning. On the
evening of the ninth suspicious case Was re-
porled, and on consultation with several physi-
clans we diagnosed yellow fever. WI ich was
verified by post mort m examination. 1t WIS
agreed to give no Dublfcity to It,. That night
after this understanding with the Board OF
Health and our authorities. several parties tele-
grapbed this away. 1t was tent In the press
dispatches and / intended wiring you that
night, but owing to extraordinary press
Of business 1t was delayed. | bad no cipher
ing, to my great surprise, learned this had
been telegrapheG away not only by the AssoCi-
ated Press agent. but by DR.. Metchely. OF the
National Board Of Health, and MIR, Johnson. Of
the State Board OF Health. / trust. Doct r. you
will not consider this In o an act Of bad faith
on my part, for assure you such was not in
tended. Another thing. your city never feared
yellow fever from Memphis: consequently
as there could be no occasion for quarantine
ther there was no practical necessity Of send
ing you q telegram that night. However. If
had been In possession Of the cipher. l would
have sent you the dispatch.
Yours. respects ully,
G. B. THORNTON. NJ. D. =
p. 6.-Things are very much exaggerated
here. We have few cases reported. with two
deaths. The eases must have originated here.
- - go - ''1o Z HOkNTON.
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Hayne nay In Canada.

MONTREAL. July ia.-Aecording to the report
of the magna,ss OF the Orange Order 10 1ns ,le po
IN mnntraai until tn, legality OF the order ID
aatabIIshsd. 1a ns the the o1angemen will make NO
atsem Of TO celebrate day. Last night ere, er9Wa
stand or St Antoine street and CAUSED some
dtsturbanee. They chased come parties, s,dino HE
stores aad bombaried with stones las gamen,s gn.1,s
nnass nesting is 10 be held Tonight ana sohi0
difficulties are a9 % HIo-day passed off very
MosTEaAn aa11 ona JaIy yslshs being rs
ported, ~. In1v a-Tne Orange
men a9a 70 port Goiborne No disturbance u re
o. rted. Yrlu ts-Tn-dav was eeIe-
bEAD baa Ire nv the OraDgsman OF this dtstries
and onddId number from distant points. Everything
passed Cd quietly.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-13
SPORTING NEWS.
The Monmouth Park Races.

LONG BRANCH. N. j.. July 12.-To-day was the
fifth and last day OF the first summer meeting
The FIRST race was for q purse Of $500 fer
m aiden two-year- olds, distance half 9 mile. Il
was won BY Hermit, with Mosquito second.
Theseeond race for the Monmouth emp. two
and a quarter miles. vas wa won ~ by Bfamble. Win
Lon Lapss second; Ilme, r.. alsa and;ean aua.n-
stakes for three-g -olds. one mile. IL was won
by Monitor. .Boardman second, Time. $50
The fourth race, selling race, purse $500. one
mile and quarter, was won By Pilot. Milan
= The ilfth race. a free handicap sweepstakes.
Una, with Daniehlr second. Time. 2:5sA.
The sixth race gentlemen cup. thres, . quar-, y,
ters of mile Was won by Matte. VIII Lou
CLUE SHOOTING AT ROCHESTER,.
ROCHESTER,. N z, July 10. In the club shoot
ing, teams OF three from each club participated:
The Onondaga Club. Of Syracuse. carried off
'nf The saa Queen aa City tD Cinb Of Buffalo and the
Fountain Gun Club, OF Brooklyn, tied on the
second prize, which was s25, BY q score OF ~ 81
each. The Driz7 was divided between tne Two
E Redmond, of the Rochester Uaion and Ad-
pertise1 won the first press prize =. FOX & oitas a
the Geneva Gazette. the third
The Forester Club OF Buffalo, won the Lfv-
r. Bo m ths ee n przs By
OF As.
THE STATEN ISLAND CRICKET CLUB ys. THE
LoGWooDs.
NEW YORK. July 12-The cricket matcn R Dee
tween tns staten Island Cricket Club and the
LoeWoods @ cd Of b 500. which Commenced yes-
| terday, was concluded TO. day. The staten
islanders at the finish of the days sport Wer :
easy winners. as they we're two points anead
Of their opponents. the figures he being. staten
easy victory when 1t is taken into constdera-
ton that when the game finished. at @ go ocIoek
of Staten Islanders eleven only OF ~ had played
leaving their reserve Of i've to I'LL uD any pos-
sibiIity OF defeat.
THE coURTSEY-RTLEY ROWING MATCH.
| BUFFALO, July &c E. Courtney, who Is to
row with Riley and Johnson four miles for $500
Tuesday next, was Interviewed to-day at Silver
Lake. He said he would not row Hanlan In the
near future. but inttmated that he might do &c
snme time. He bad recovered from the effect
| OF the abuse of the press at his defeat. Riley
| arrived at Silver Lake to-day. Courtney Is ou
Of practice The two others have been practie
| ing since Thursday. and are In good trim
giving promise of an exciting contest
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CRIMES AND CASUALTIES.
The Buford Murder Trial.

OwENToa, KY. July I2.-To days session was
occupied bv CONTINUATION OF the eytdence for
the state l. q. Hol oWav testified that Buford
threatened the lives q the judges 10 case bis
cause should not be decided favorably to him
self The state will occupy all day Monday.
and perhaps longer.
MRS. JENNIE SMITH NOT TO HAVE NEW TRIAL.
jersey Cry. July 12--Ths refusal Of Judge
Kpanp TO grant a new trial to Mrs. smith and
8, d. emmett has baen eommn nicated 70 Ine
prisoners Mrs. smith. wnen informed. WeDs
bitterly. while Bennett did not bstray any emo
tion but the expression of bis face plainly
showed that he considered one OF Ills last hopes
gone.
MoERIsTowa Tenn. July 12.-.Tom Greene.
white and Jerry Kemp. calored. while eating
supper at Grassy Cove. In Cumberland county.
engaged In quarrel over q dog. In the fight
Green shot three times ait Kemp with q re-
volyer, one shot penetrating 10 near tha heart.
Green then IAN Kemp was afterWard found
lying on bis face, In q fence corner. dead. Green
has not been arrested.
KILLED By A BAT.
PROVIDENCE July 12.-While playing base ball
this evening John Campbell. aged fwelve years.
was struck In the stomach by bat In the
bands of VIM. CIave and died in a short time.
The unfortunate affair was entirely accidental.
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OKTIBBEHA COUNTY.
Election Of Beat Delegates Columbus
Ouarantines Memphis.

srARKvILLE. Miss. July 70. = Cen. Vests
frenzy has as yet had no effect on Oktibbeha
county. as was evidenced to-day In the beat
convention. where delegates were appointed to
meet In convention to select the Democratic
candidates for Senator and district attorney.
Each beat had an Overwhelming attendance.
instructed for Thoa, ). Wood for s -nator and
Nj, r. Butler for district attorney. The Demo-
Gratis are thoroughly infused ia the necessity OF
putting down Kadicaism In Whatever form it
may be presented.
Much excitement and sympathy Is manifested
for Memphis.
Columbus this evening quarantined against
her ABBEY.
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Of bills amounting to $50. The bills are de-

Of bills amounting to $50. The bills are de-
scribed as follows:
United States Treasury note. A 177s5a4. se-
ries 1868. s1oa United States Treasury note. A
1s6s606, series A. 1876 $40; United States note.
1885, series 1873. $40; Carrington City National
Bank, A 4s41. August 10. 1871, $40; United States
Treasury note s4ss710 series 1869, 800; United
States Treasury note, 22524s2. series 1879. $40
Mechanics National Bank. Boston. A 1929. 1876.
$40: United States note. 1so7115.. series 1875,
$50: United States note. 9ssA series 1878. SO:
United States note A as5Igs. series 1875, SO
at auction by the United States Marshal.
Messrs. j. B. Harrison h Co. were the Durchas-
ers for $3.50.
Thos. J. Lewis. of this city, a recent graduate
Of West Point lately commisa3one second leu
tenant OF the Second United States Cavalry, yes.
terday took the oath of Office before United
States Commissioner Quintero.
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BASE BALL.
Washington Marks IS. Paul Wate:

Washington Marks vs.. Paul Water
mans.
The Wash. Marks CLUB will play their tenth
game this season this evening. at $4,000. lock. on
the Morgan green, Algiers. the Paul Waterman
Club being their opponents.
The game Is for purse OF $50, and as the
mines are In good trim and we'll matched an
interesting game may be ex pected.
The club will cross bats with the J. 3. Wrights
leans park.
A. S. BADGERS vs.. WHITE LEAGUES.
The long -looked-for game between these two
crack clubs will be played on Sunday, July 13.
In Algiers.
The John Sh rkey Base Ball Club will cross
bats with the Towards. at the Leoper Park. on
Sunday. July 49, at .. m.
The J. n Lacoste and The Nobby Ball Tossers
Will riay game Of ball on Loeper's Park green
on Sunday morning, game to commence at ~
o'clock