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Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-11-22

The touching sentiment, "Our first in
heaven" appeared after an obituary no
tice in Philadelphia paper, and the
father of the child went into the Office
raging mad. It was the third death in
the family, and he wanted to know of
the clerk where he supposed the others
had gone.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-11-22

The Baton Rouge CAPITOLIANis warm
ing up to the work of the campaign with
vim and vigor that does great credit
to it's editor.-CarroU Conservative.
And we arc happy to be able to return
the compliment. First, platform for
the general good; then "damned be he
who first cries, hold, enoughw
, 1879-11-29
Merklp Statesman.
saT1TpnAY NOVEMBER %, 1879.

LEAVE or AEsENoE. Capt. JoEA ""'';
of the steamer ITaic Wesf, has been gTanteG
, leave Of absence FOR shurt time, ard
took his dauutrrc for the SaudU.cii Islands
an the hark ,Jcae 4 F0Cttjqrg, which sailed
recently. CAPT. WaE has 'een IN 'ht en-
vloy OF the q. :. :. 60 ca the tn!an'a.a
nrer ever since is formation, a2d lof
period of twenty-tw" years nas Lot lo't tie
wheel except on ouc occasion iar short
visit TO San Francisco. There Is 70 man ho
Ias ever stood At The wheel cf -he COMPANY :
boats, Who j. held in greater esteem, and ?
more ef!cicrt and faithful officer AID gentle
man Faithful to his hu,,ls, courteous IL
hi, intercourse with III, public and the men
nuder him. he has gained the esteem and re-
spect of all, and no man Viii he mlssod more
from his post than Clpta'n john. We WISH
him pleasant journey and = safe return,
and we fec! confident hc will ,njoy tie re-
spite from labor for short time, especially
when he considers how deserving be IS Of II
for his faithful and cCrstan: services, and
the cheerful manner the president cf tie
company granted him bis request. {, II.
Hoyt takes ms place on the j! 2ie Weat dnr-
ing his absence.
, 1879-11-29

CHaITEL MoRTeAeEs at tais otiice for safe.
, 1879-11-29
m1Enh To sGG90 \ YEAR, or 81 20 |
DIOUlj $2oa day in your own locality |

NInlii ! $50 day in your own locality
w " " No E:sk Women 10 rs well as
men Many make more than the amount
stated above. No one can fail 10 make money
fast Any one can do the work Won can
make froIZ. % cents 70 81 al hour by devoting
your evenings and spare tinns to the business
Nothing like it for money making ever offered
before Business pleasant and strictly honor
able. heSaer. If yen want - know all about
the best paying business before the public,
send us your address and we viii send you full
particulars and private terms free; samples
worth 81 also free you can then make up your
mind for yourself Address GEORGE STIN-
son & CO., Portland Maine -
CHiTfEL MORTGAGES az tais otfice for safe
The daily gazette., 1879-04-11
THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY.

The Historical Society Of Delaware
met in regular monthly session last even.
ing, VIM. ID. Dove, Esq. acting as Presi
dent pro tenn.
The following committees for tre cur.
rent year were announced:
On Library-Rev. II. Z. johnson, Dr.
j. p. Wales, VIM. d. Dove, Esq.
On Biographies-Joseph Il. Walter,
Esq, Rev. Il. Gardner Littell, Caesar A
Rodney.
On Donation-Dr. l.. p. Bush, Rev. r
Gardiner Littell, w. Ill. Porter.
On Publications-Hon Leonard f.
Wales, Vim. T. Croa,dale, George Ill
Bates, Esq.
On Finance-,John II Adams, Col. III
s. McCoomb, Elwood Garrett.
Rev. G. A. Laken was elected cores
pondlng men ber.
An amendment to the constitution
changing the time of holding the regular
meetings from the second Thursday TO
the third Monhay night of each month,
was adopted.
The following resolution was adopt
ed:
Resoiced, That committee of three be
appointed to prepare IA minute in relation
10 the de ath of Hon. ID. M. Bates, late
President of tins society, aud to report
the same to the next stated meeting.
a number of donations were acknow-
lodged, and after the transaction of some
routine business the meeting adjourned
until Monday evening" 2lst inst.
The daily gazette., 1879-04-11
A Delaware Boat Wrecked.

Captain David Irelan, of the
wrecked schooner Clara Merrick, arriy-
ed in Philadelphia, on Wednesday. He
reported that he left Philadelphia on
March 9th, with cargo of coal for Will
mington, N. c., and on April Sd encoun-
tered terrific gale, near Cape Hatteras
At o'clock that night the vessel struck
Oh Hatteras sh pals, aud began leaking SO
badly that she sank in one hour and a
half in Six fathOms OF water. The crew
took to the rigging, clinging there all
night until o'clock the next morning.
when they sighted vessel which proved
to be the schooner Mary Louise, Captain
Gaskell who took them off and landed
them at Hatteras Inlet, where they got
on board the wrscking tug Resolnte,
which took them to Norfolk. Then they
were presented with passes by VIM. +.
Clyde & Co., agents to enable them to
return to their homes. The Clara Mer-
rick was 140 tons register, built In this
city, in 1859, and was named after a
daughter of John Merrick, Esq. She
was owned in Bristol, Pa, and was not
insured. The cargo was insured by Phila-
deIphia parties.
The daily gazette., 1879-04-11
To he Hung.

The coming Spring, 10000 pieces of
wall paper and 1000 pairs of win
dow shades, all from the reliable
Wall Paper House of j. r. Holt, 223
Market street. Mr.. Holt is selling 15e.
paper for 12ac,, l2ac. for 10c.; 1Oc. for
&c., and Sc. for &c. per piece. These
goods are of the very best make, and
guaranteed at full length. Mr.. Holt
will sell you enough paper and border
to paper room II ft. by II IT. for the
small sum of IS cents. So, you see, pa
pering is cheaper than whitewashing.-
The spring designs are stylish and beau-
tiful. Good oil shading 1Sc. per yard.
Window shades and fixtures, hurg COM
plete, S1.75 per pair. Gilt papers and
Dado work 80 per cent lower than ever.
Give us a call and be convened that the
above is NO humbugging advertisement,
but facts. JOHN r. Holt, 223 Market
street. febl7-Gtf.
The daily gazette., 1879-04-11
TAKEN TO JAIL.

This morning Chief of Police Maxwell
and officer Thomas escorted to New Cas-
tie Jacob Wright, who was convicted last
night Of keeping house of ill-fame, and
his wife, who was also convic' ed Oh the
same Charge, Sue Moore and "Doll"
McClain, who frequented the house and
"Neddy" Mulby, who was sentenced to
fifteen days for vagrancy. Also Emma
Howard, who was captured when Wal
theirs house was "pulled," The latter
was taken over at her request, as she
had no place to 60.
The daily gazette., 1879-04-11
Brief Locals.
This is Good Friday.

This is Good Friday.
Now Is the time to buy the finest kind
of rar,ien seeds at Smiths, Fourth and
SLipley.
The Coroner has another inquest to-
day.
The small boy Is now saving his pen
nies for the circus.
All the latest and best varieties OF gar
den seeds are sold by Smith, Fourth and
Shipley streets.
The school election will soon COM
mand the attention of the voters.
Every body should mako it point to
witness the performance OF "The
Exiles."
There will be interesting services in
the catholic churches on Sunday MORN
ing.
Garden seeds OF acknswledged supe-
riority only are sold by Smith, at Fourth
and Shipley streets.
DIR. Gallagher, the dentist, is located at
1886 Market street.
The daily gazette., 1879-04-11
Election of ORcerv.

Last night, at regular meeting OF st.
Johns Commandery, No. !, knights
Templar, of this city, the following Off
GERS we're elected for the ensuing year
Eminent COMMUNICATIONS Dav-
idsOn.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Fl. Piece.
Captain General-H. B. Mclntire
Trea. .srer-Wm. &. Pierce.
Recorder-Jesse X. Baylis.
Senior Warden-J. Trimble Qnigley'
Junior Warden-Charles II. Foster.
Tonight the members of the Com
mandery will attend divine service, in
a body, at st. Johns Episcopal Church,
Ninth Ward.
The daily gazette., 1879-04-11
PERSON AL.

Ian Pin, the Chinese Minister,
p'e sail from New York for Eu.
, Saturday.
'@ Mcpherson, o. New Jersey, is
! III with Bnght's disease and has
HE Hot Springs of Arkansas.
Mckee Rankin. who is now in
OK city, has given ur the action
lOg 10 England with The Ddnites
present.
leme"rlng his profitable "weolly.
Experiment. T.. r. Barnum has now
Iea lor exhibition two coal-biack
rice the e1-prize fighter is now
", with IA line practice in New
II" "a' the counsel for the rat
day.
'a9 that Clara Louise Kellogg
..y'.r ciOo "A night "A night when
pe' i'r Mapleson in London dur.
HiA Three years. When she IL
1Hal -. London she will go to the
l'h' with Strakosch.
The daily gazette., 1879-04-11

OTICE.--I, MICHAEL LNNUH, do
N hereby give notice that shall apply
TO the Judges of the Court of General Ses-
sions of the Peace and Jail Delivery OF the
State OF Delaware, in and for the county
of New Castle, on Monday, the 18th day OF
May next, being the first day of the May
Term, A. D., 1879, for "a license TO keep an
inn or tavern at the house known as the
CentrevilIe Hotel, in the village of Centre
willie and school District No. Il, Chris
tiana H.. in New Castle county, in the
State OF Delaware. with the privilege TO
sell intoxicating liquors in less quantities
than one quart, To be drunk on The premt-
ses. and tile following respectable citizens
recommend the said application, to wit:
lanes ration, Peter A Oh tndler,
t,than a Dixon, John Cusick,
Daniel Patton, william Wilson,
Geo B Mace, Forrest Malln,
Jacob @ Nipple, Robert Woodward Mace
Howard Wright, Maurice Cusick,
Thomas Barry, Lewis Potts,
David Woods, James w Murphy,
James h Gould
ap1l-3t* MICHAEL LYNCH.
The daily gazette., 1879-04-11
PROCURED BAIL,

Emile Walther, who was convicted be-
fore the Mayor Wednesday evening, on
the charge OF keeping house Of ill-tame
aud held in the sum of ST 900 for his ap-
pearance at Court to answer the charge
of selling liquor without license, pro-
cured bail yesterday, and was released
from custody.
The daily gazette., 1879-04-11
IN TeleEraphic Sum mary

French cabinet will hold q couu-
|orrow on the Egyptian question
Nations between the British and
} Khan are said to have collapsed
No. British wanted TO annex
-Blaueu's election to the French
|er Of Deputies is now considered
/ y probable-Russia proposes a
|al conference to settle the Roume-
lr'lIon-Seventeen thousand per-
>lr-edin, Hungary and vicinity
|lsubsisting on charity-Over 1000
! have been arrested in Charkofi,
The daily gazette., 1879-04-11

NOTICE.-I, William X. Nickerson, do
~ hereby give notice that l shall apply
to the Judges of the Court OF General Ses-
sions OF the Peace and Jail Delivery of the
State of Delaware, in and for the county
| of New Castle, on Monday, the 18th day OF
May next. being the first day OF The May
Term, a. D., 1879. for a license TO keep an
| inn or iavern ct the house known as the
Old Allan Corner, in the village OF Chris-
tisna and School District No ~, White
Clay Creek HID, in New Castle county. In
the State Of Delaware, with the privilege
| to sell Intoxicating liq uors In less quantl-
ties than one quart, To be drunk on the
premi ises, and the following respectable
citizens recon- mend the said application,
to wit;
w IT Cam, Samuel j Scott,
John WAYNE Lemuel Butler,
rhonas NJ orrison Jr VIM Roberts,
Thomas NJ Hill, ii + Bullen,
Samuel Butler, VIM II Currfnd6r,
Geo w Currinder, X ID Croft,
Robert McCarter, Lewis W Ashton,
Nnhlp Richards. 81 Marshall,
j y Morrison. hIcnard Hudson.
aplI-3t WILLIAM r. MCPHERSON.
The daily gazette., 1879-04-11
THE EXILES.

No greater or more realistic drama
than "The EXiles" was ever written, land
when produced with all the thrilling
scenic effects, by the Walnut Street Thea
tire Company, as it will be on Friday and
Saturday evenings next, no theatre
goer should fail to enjoy it. There will
also be a matinee on Saturday afternoon
for ladies and children.
The daily gazette., 1879-04-11
THE PBILA. DOG SHOW.

A bench show of dogs under the aus
pices of the Philadelphia Kennel Club,
will be commence III horticultural Hall,
on Monday, the 2lst inst. There are
over 100 entries, among them being five
dogs from the kennel of ii. W. Cause,
of this city, four from Migrants kennel,
Cecil county, Md, and several Chester
county dogs.
The daily gazette., 1879-04-11
Election Of Officers.

The following officers of the Washing,
ton Association, social organization oi
this city, have been elected to serve the
ensuing year:
President-James Clayton
vice President-James Z. Laws.
Secretary-Jos. Ii. Price.
Assistant-Secretarya aud Treasurer
James b. Heal.
Trustees-W. A. DEMO, j. G. Sasse,
j. b. Tucker.
The daily gazette., 1879-04-11
Zip Van Wrinkle.

y.,', ',o,,eph Jeflerton perform Grip
.nN'" Is one of the chief dramat-
,'%.'a 9i a lifetime. Therefore 1t
.d ''' mat the Opera House will be
wy wv i ON saturday night, whenithe
.E,n v vlrodnced; and the great and
Mp van Winkle" of the country
The daily gazette., 1879-04-11
TO BE HURLED HERE.

A. Montpelier, who died in this city,
vest sr,.ay morning, will be buried on
SUNDAY afternoon, from the residence OF
Mrs. McClees, Front aud Shlpley streets
snatch from the father of the young
man to bury him and send bill.
The daily gazette., 1879-04-11
WILL, ATTEND CHuREH

This evening the members of ST. Johns
Commandery, No. l, Knights Tempar,
of this city, will attend service, in a body
at st. Johns p E. Church, Ninth Ward.
In addition TO the usual Good Friday
services. the pastor, Rev. Il. Gardiner
Littell, will preach a sermon appropriate
to the occasion.
The daily gazette., 1879-04-11
THE JEFFERSON CLUB BALL.

The highest perfection of enjoyment
will be attained by all who attend the
LETTERS On Democratic Clubs ball at the
Institute Hall, on Monday evening next.
The arrangements are such that the af-
fair cannot help proving one of the most
successful and enjoyable balls ever given
in this city.
The daily gazette., 1879-04-11
Triplets.

John Beitler, of Lionvlle, is the own
er of COW that gave birth on Wednes-
day last TO three calves. They ar large,
handsome and extremely lively. The
COW is doing well, and as she is an extra
ordinary mixer can furnish sufficient
amount of the Iacteal fluid for the prop
er sustenance of them all.
The daily gazette., 1879-04-11

J STREET YEsrRRDAY-The stock
was less active and prices were
Regular. Government bonds were
)tateS lower and railroads irregu-
|onry on call lent At 6 a Z per cent,
b. close fell to 4 a 8 per cent.
The daily gazette., 1879-04-11

lefaI IoI,om ',.,,.. I,ra"scrtpt prints this
slri .,", ",y' I'm Cmcopee, Mass, a
is.Igl, tai.oyed IN Il factory was, for
ani ard nee, seized by the over
She T"' ro' MhlrIed around like a ton
again't T"> WY, and, falling, cut her
supan t.,ll, Ia The mill, complai :Ied.
Min ''e,I'ect told ncr that unless
iren v,",I i'le complaint she and her
b To " I,ih ,,',. be discharged. She re-.
|hcr ii.u". rs;',,ie Inv .ie complaint. She
|ordrlei ,o 'n,iufen n,n were discharged
pin whi,1 .o 1ult the corporation tene
|rersecr w w.. ,ney lived, while the bru.
b" W. was fined 81 by tho locaj a
The daily gazette., 1879-04-11

Keller's Roman Liniment Is the best
and greatest external remedy yet discov-
cred. 1t cures rheumatism or neuralgia
in one or two days. Price 30 cents.
The daily gazette., 1879-04-11

Ifthe worth Of anything Is proven by
;ts results. then surely DIR. Bulls Cough
syrup, is preeminently the best cough
syrup now sxtant.
The daily gazette., 1879-04-11
'"hiicted of AssnuIt.

ID JV'e,''0s Wen Jacob Wright, was ar
,,n'i,, Nv G,'o'e The Mayor on the charge
! l9n ''',S assault and battery on Is
,nr''' ,o''' The plaintiff and two 9TH
H. nv, t> 'eslllled as to the assault,
ID c,.'y ''ualit was required to pay
The daily gazette., 1879-04-11

NOTICE.-Mechanics Loan Associa-
N ton offers Tor sale $40 shares new
stock. First payment on the second Tues
day In May Application can be made to
VIM. j. MOhROW, Secretary,
aptt-eodtf AIT French street
The daily gazette., 1879-04-11
[T EDITION.
Md & co.
|, rRsN BROKERS',

AND DEALERS IN
owns. LOANS, MORT
4. CoMMERCIAL PAPER.
/, uoTrsE, WILMINGTON, DEL
|coupon. and General Coilec.
Ooupio IN and drafts on Great
I, He otner parts OF the world.
The daily gazette., 1879-04-11
,., Stecks and Bonds.
Huntington N arkets.

b.vfSGToN. Del, April II, 1873
Mons al the Brandywine Mills for
Sni Grain, furnished by W. q.
kr,er n Co. Corrected Daily.
-, D.,oas, Einpr H7Ha IA
The daily gazette., 1879-04-11

The sound of the fish horn is now
heard in the land.
The daily gazette., 1879-04-11
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
To the Public.

would respectfully inform my friends
anu the public in general that 1 have taken
the hotel lately occupied by John Elliott,
and known as the "Old Allan Corner" In
the village of ChristianA. L will keep my
bar stocked with the choicest wines and
LIQUORS. Wrist class accom- m cd ations for
tr r.veleTs. WIN. h. NICK KERSON.
Hpl .daw.
The daily gazette., 1879-04-11
lc;aI and'COIn nm erctai'

saroN, Del. April II, 1879
- nuotatlons furnished oy
~p 'o' CLAYTON House Rulding
y bel. at 12 NJ. to-day.
mncV QUOTATIONS.
The daily gazette., 1879-04-11

OTICE.-I, JACOB b. HYATT, in
y compliance with the requirements Of
the act OF Assembly, in such case made
and provided, do hereby give notice that
/ shall apply in writing 10 the Court OF
| General Sessions of the Peat and Jail De-
livery. of the State of Delaware. in and for
New Castle county, on Monday. the 18th
day OF May. next, A. D., 1873, being the
frst day of the next ny term Of the said
court for license to keep an inn or tav-
ern. known as the Farmers and Drovers'
Hotel, in the town of Newport. school
DistrIct No. 81, Christiana HID. Delaware !,
and to sell Intoxicating liquors in less quan :
titles than one quart, tU he drunk on the
premises and tue following respectable
citizens recommend the said application,
to wit: e,,-
Robert Sindall, John simpson,
.Cohn w Snitcher, william Duff,
q NJ. Groome, samuel kllsore,
.Josenh (, Raj ratt. James Sindal1.
Caleb A Barrati, Harry Mllier,
William Pierce, NJ lies $ Barratt,
George o Cubbase, David Nun. r:
ani1s3t& JACOB b. HYATT.
The daily gazette., 1879-04-11

NIOTIUE.-I, Vincent q. Hill. in COM
~ pliance with the requirements OF the
act OF Assembly, in sucla cases made and
provided, do hereby give notice that l
Shall apply in writing to the Court of Gen.
eral Sessions OF the Peace and Jail Deliv-
ery, of the State of Delaware, in and for
New Castle county, on Monday the 18th
,iay OF May next, A. d., 1879. being the
first day of the next May term of the said
ern, al Blackbiro, in school District, No.
90, Blackbird hundred, and to sell intoxi-
eating liquors in less quantities than one
quart, to be drunF on the premises and the
following respectable citizens recon- mend
he said application. to wit:
Jacob Richardson, Th0s Shaw,
Jacob Hin, CT Schwatke,
John b Price. M + Reed,
WIN Lockeman, Robert Powell,
VIM Campbell, Peter Miner.
Walter r McClyment, VIM II Ratletge,
Daniel g PeaI son, VIM Carlton,
VIM cray. VIM l. Reynolds.
api1.8t* VINCENT .. HILL.
The daily gazette., 1879-04-11

were suspended and the Prt
pointed the following commit
nate a Board of Health Mess
Paynter, Rowe, Taylor, Guth
Ing and Jones.
On motion Of Mr.. Lynch
Committee were instructed
Honor,the NAV or, tO request .
Wales, to appoint a cOmmissi
damages for the Strengthening
ley Run" between Sixth al
streets.
Mr.. Norton presented an orc
vlding Tor the sale of meats OF
The ordinance will be found
column.
Mr.. Guthrie called up for a
ing the ordinance authorizing
Committee to issue bonds to
of $l45,0 at s per cent.
floating debt Of tho city. fh
passed unanimously.
On motion Of Mr.. Guthrie
officers were instructed to ha'
$4,000 discounted Tor 80 da,
Mr.. Taylor gave no ice tina
Building Committee would I
bills unless contracted by the
On motion adjourned.
ORDERS.
During the evening the fo
ders were directed TO be dra
q. Il. Thomas And. Ms
& Co. S 10 16 las. M &C
F. Vincent. 1905 Ak. CnI
b. F. Towns J. McKe
end, % 62Denris
Hills 81 Jone, 1873 James &
f. McKeon, 45 ~ Davis x
Reliance s. L. JAS. M III
T.. Co., 5000 Edward
w ashington st. las. Met
Club Stables, IS 00 Me'lert
Jas. NJ urine, A 90 Henry
II. II. Roe. % 30 ney,
=. 7. Bradford, ,2l2 so Geo. Co
Isaac v. Llovd, 50 73I las. Mu
S. d =, schall, ~ 00IS. Croth
j. C. Twaddeii, 20 So
Cox Sc Allen, 80 AZ b. F. II
Duncan q Bro, 265 end,
Homer Barry, 8 30 Speakm
j. w. Hop Bro,
kins, 42 O0IChas. I
John Brady "a IS & Co.,
=. f. Simmons WIN. SCI
& Bro, 81 81 Co.,
Lobdell Car Whiteht
Wheel Co., 80 81 Bro,
VIII. & North G latts &
ern Il. Il. ell,
Co., AZ "A Thomas
Harlan & HoI- @. f. T
lingsworth & Co.,
Co., 81 &C. j. p. AL
BetseysMorris, 400| & Co.,
Gatta 81 Kai. vii. Co;
ser. 1915 Co..
Richard H. Geo W.
Rowe, 875 A. j. TIA
James G. Van vii. Co,
Trump, 7 80 Co,
viii. Coal Gas } as. f.
Co., 119 GO p. Chan
VIM. B. Nor. WIN. J.
ton, 12 90 row,
Adams & Bro, 2l 45IWm G '
Wm. f. Rob- Speakm
inson, ZOO Bro,
d. +. Towns e. b. Fr
end, IS 35lSmith &
Randolph Pc ter,
t.rs, 30 on VIM. Fl .
Homer Barry, s4 RandolE
David Wool ter
man, 10OlJ. 3. b,
Jno. Kirkman John g,
& Son, 500 viii. Co
Mills &Combs, 10 DOL Co.. .
j. A. Krauspe, 47SJames =
vii. Coal Gas B. +. 7
Co. 323 OO end.
Louisa Myers, 16 OO Spsakm'
Sam'l T. Bay Bro. .
nard, soc Baxt.rS
j. d j. N. Har-
man, 275
Fl. l.. Tatnall, S38, 90 Penn. Gl
Eliza j. Frazer, 900 Light
Will. Coal Gas E. A. Rol
Co.. $50 vii. Goa
NJ. g. Conwell, 9,l1 Co.,
u. James Belt, 0.40 5. A. M
VIM. q. Glib ter,
bons, 1888 /. G. Py
Vim, j. Max John Ki
we'll, 400 & Son
DIR. H. Ogle, 800 G. p. Jol
James & Webb, 1888 Richard
Water Witch Rowe.
Fire Co., 20.0O|E. Prov,
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-11-20
TBLEGRAPHIC NEWS.

CHARLIE n, November 17.-Cases
sgaibsL five of the managers Of the
registration. arrested last week under
srcuon 55o6, United States Revised
Statutes, were dismissed 10 day by the
United Ststes commissioner on the
grounds that the UUited States So
preme Court, in the case Of the United
States v. REESE, had decided that the
act of Congress on which section 5506
was based is unauthorized, and there
fore unconstitu' ioDal.
NEW YORK, November 1.-THE
Sun says q rumor has been current sew
eraI days that extensive frauds against
the government have been discovered
ut the custom house and custom house
officers Of high degree are complicated.
Collector Merritt and Appraiser
Butcher, who went to Washington 10
make . preliminary examination, re-
urned Saturday, bat are rvtlcent as to
the result.
AueusTA. Ne, November l7.-Tte
situation IN regard to counting cot the
r -publicans and handing over the con-
troll of both branches of the Legisls-
ture to the Democrats and Green
hackers IL unchanged. There 10 much
anxiety concerning the action Of the
Governor and council A formal count
viii begin tomorrow.
NEW Y.RK, November 17.-Presi-
dent Hayes san and Secretary EvaFts
arrived to-day and were escorted TO
the Seventh Regiment srmory where
the opening exercises of.thsir fair took
place.
To-day orders were received at the
custom house Euspending Assistant 40
pFsissr Albert eilbslk Several dsys