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1870, Chapter Gil.

" Section 8. Belt further enacted That any
person or persons who shall willfully disre-
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conviction shall be fined not less than ifty
dollars nor more than five hundred, or impris-
oned in the county Jail for period of three
months one or both, at the discretion Of the
court"
Approved March 26, 1870.
By order of the State Board of Health, of the
State of Tennessee.
JOHN JOHNSON,
Superintendent of Quarantine.
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The wife of Lew Benedict, the
negro minstrel, has obtained divorce
in Milwaukee. She is the daughter
Of q minister and lately inherited
$4,000,
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Ibrahim Pasha, aged 10, the khe.
dives fayorito boy, is exceedingly
liked at Woodwich. :.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-07-26

CHAMBER SCENE.

Sho rose from her untr0ublcd sleep
And put away hGr soft brown hair,
And IN tones ~ low and deep
Aslovo's first whisper, brcatlfdamaycl
Her snow-whitc hands together pressed,
Her blue eyes sheltered in tho lid;
Aud from her long and flowing dress
Escaped bare and slender foot,
Whose shape upon the earth did press
Like u new snowflake white nnd mute
And there from slumbcr pure and warm,
Like u young spirit fresh from heaven
Sho bowed her slight aud graceful form
And humbly prayed to be forgiven.
o God If souls nnsoilcd as these
Need daily mercy from Thy throne
If sho upon her bcndcd knees,
Our lovclicst aud orr purost one
She, with face no clear and bright
We deem her some stray child Of light
# she, with those soft eyes Of tears,
Day after day in her first years,
Must knccl and pray for grace from Thee,
What fur, far deeper need have wo'
How hardly, If she win not heaven,
VIII our wild errors DO forgiven'
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-07-26
ANEODOTE OF GEN. JACKSON.

The Hon. Mr.. -, who as u Bap-
tist preacher and lieutenant governor,
had ut one and the same time been iu
the service Of the Lord and the State
Of Illinois, becoming dissatisfied with
the llonors or profits, or both Of tho
posts he held, determined to resign
them and devote his time aud talcnts
to the assistance OF the administration
in carrying on the general govern
mcnt of the country. Accordingly hc
came to Washington and laid his case
before the President. He stated his
prctcntions and his wishes, narrated
at some length all the prominent
events OF his political life, dwelling
especially upon lis untiring devotion
to tho democratic party, the sacrifices
he had submitted to, the cxertfons lln
had made in its behalf, and i{s CON.
scqucnt indebtedness to him, but said
not II word Of what he had done for
the cause Of religion. Gen. jackson
heard the clerical aspirant through Ia
silence, and after musing IA moment
put the following question to him:
"Mr. H., arc you not minister 0f
the Gospel p
~ am, sir" was the reply.
"Thcn, sir" said the General with
his usual quiet dignity, "you Iloll
already higher Office than any in
my gift-an Office whose sacred du-
ties properly performed, requires YOU
whole attention; and really / think
the best that ] can do for you will bs
to leave you at liberty to devote your
whole time to them; for, from what
you tell me, fear that hitherto they
have been somewhat neglected"
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-07-26

AMUSING ANEcDorE.-Tue Arch
bishop Of Dublin tells us Of Il horse
man, who having lost his way, made
a complete circle; when the first round
was finished, seeing the marks Of "a
horses loofs, and never dreaming
that they were those OF his own beast,
he rcjoiccd, and said: "This at least
shows me that am in some track;'
when the second circuit was finished
the signs of travel were doubled, and
he said: "Now surely am in o beaten
way;;" and with the conclusion Of owe
ry round the marks increased, till hG
was certain he must be in some we'll
frequentcd thoroughfarc, and at-
preaching a populous town, but le
was all the while riding after his
horses tail, and deceived by the track
of his own error.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-07-26
HE GOT A CHECK.

He wasn't n man who could he
classed with tramps, but yet he was
shabby, untidy and dead broke. "You
see, my dear man." he explained to q
Griswold street lawyer, 81 come from
an excellent family, have worn dia-
monds and broadcloth, and am in my
present fix simply because my father
wouldn't Let Inc wed the girl | love
and ran away. ! have concluded to
return to him and ask his forgiveness
and marry the hciress he has picked
out for me. l need only five dollars.
AS soon as lrcturn to Troy | will for
ward to you u cluster diamond pin as
a present. That's the style Of " clothes
pin | am
The lawyer sat right down and
wrote him check for five dollars, and
he wouldn't even let the rcpcntant
young man return thanks for it. No.
If he could doa fellow man y good
turn he was only too glad to do SO.
What was life worth living for but for
it's chances to make others happy9
"Just so-lIcayen bless you--look
out for the diamond PIN" said the
young man, as hc left the Office for the
bank.
One minute before he presented. the
check he was all smiles. One minute
after the cashier had the paper a
voice was heard saying:
"Tom Collins! Who in the deuce
is Tom Collins? He has 10 money
here! You'd jump out Of this Or I'll
have you in the cooler in about three
minutes"
The young man jumped. AS he
went out he saw the lawyer across the
street, but he never smiled. He plac-
ed the check on the walk, spit on it
and descended into a barber shop,
and asked ifthcy knew any citizen who
wanted q competent man to take care
of a dog, and do the marketing for. the
kitCAcn.-Uetr0H Free Press.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-07-26
A SLIGHT MISTAKE,

A countryman walked into one d
the leading wholesale and retail dry
goods and millinery establishments
on West Fourth street recently, and,
after looking around II while with
mingled astonishment and delight,
picked up n lady's handsome cape
and said:
"Ihat's all-Hrcd fine goods for the
money"
The clerk said il was certainly very
cheap and q very excellent quality Of
goods, Mt tho Same time wondering
how the stranger knew the price Of
thcinrticle without asking.
"Goods Ia way down, an that's u
fact" continued the co'lntryman, "but
blessed IL can SOC bow u thing like
thnt can be built for twice the money"
and he examined the dclicately
wrought garment withmuch curiosity.
"Goods never were 80 low as they
are now," explained tho clerk, "and
besides, We import such enormous
quantities OF them that We cnn sell
them ut tho lowest possible figure"
Sliding further along the counter,
tho rural delegate picked up u rich
opera cloak, and after admiring it
for some time, and without asking
whether it was 81 or ss75, said he be-
lieved it was tho cheapest piece Of
goods he had ever laid his eyes on.
II know " little gal," said he, with q
sly wink ut the salesman, "that'll
just lay 'em out in that shawl. Wrap
'er up, and tic 1t witha rcd string, an
the moneys yoarn."
The salesman tied the package with
u red string, as directed, and laid it
down by the counter, rs the country
man showed over u handful Of coin.
"rhere's only nincty-nino cents
here" said the clerk, ms he counted
the last copper into his hand.
"Well, how much did you suppose
there was tl,crce"
81 want $3.50" said the clerk.
The ccountryman uttcreda prolonged
whistle, and then asked:
"lsn't this a nincty-nine cent storcW
"Not by u jugful it isn't. This is
-, ---- & Co.'S. importing and
jobbing establishment, one Of the
largest"
But the countryman was gone. The
parcel had dropped from his nervclcss
grasp. IIc reached the sidewalk, and
looking up at the big ninety-ninc
which indicated tho number, re-
marked:
"All rvc got to say is if this amt
u ninety nine cent shcbang, they'd
better take in their sign!"- Cincinnati
Enquirer.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-07-26

At funeral of an individual, noted
for being british husband, a severe
father, and a mean man in general, it
was known that no body she'd tears
whereupon.the sexton observed, that
he had Otiiciatcd in that capacity
forty five years, and that an instance
Of the kind had never happened
before, and that it might not disgrace
the village, he seized little boy and
pulled his ears most severely, speedily
producing the desire effect.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-07-26
DON'T WANT ANY MORE VOTES.

There isa woman out in Joliet, ILL.,,
with u few emphatic ideas on tho
topics which agitate the bosoms Of u
portion Of her sex, and she talks in
this way: ~ just don't believe in
these new women notions. | have
rnised six boys--for Of them voto
now, and the others will soon be old
enough. Then ] will have six votes.
Now these good-for-nothing women
who have fooled their time away and
never raised u single boy, come
aroundand want every woman to yoto
for herself. 4 don't believe In such
nonsense. | have raised my six hoya
and am going TO have every one vote
for me. Those women who 60 lcctur-
ing around tho country instead Of
raising boys, have no business to vote
anyway. And when they say that
they are just IA good as l am, and h
right to vote for themselves, II they
have no boys to do so for them, it il
not true. If they are as smart as ! am,
why did they not raise boys to vote
for thcm9 ! tell you I do not intend
to be cheated out Of my six votes by
any such good-for-nothing folks. /
guess tho world would come u u
pretty pass, in short time, II th>
women all took to goin' around lectur-
ing Oh wimmin's rights, instead Of
raising boys"
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-07-26
DOG-ISH ADVERTISEMENTS =

DOG-IsH HADyERTIsEMENT.--A Ken
tuclV editor advertiscs as follows:
"Wanted at this Office, a bulldog,
of any color except pumpkin and
milk, Of respectable size, snub nose,
cropped ears, abbreviated continua-
ton, and bad disposition-who can
come when called with q raw beef
steak and will bite the man who spits
tobacco juice on the stove, and steals
the exchanges"
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-07-26

Greatness and usefulness in tlid
world, little man, do not depend on
size. The smallest thing about Il
mans pants is the suspender bntton,
Hut just let it snap off while he is
presenting his respects to his hos-
tess at an evening party. An ulster
that would fit Goliah wouldn't cover
his confusion.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-07-26

A man approached Hon. Thomas
A. Hendricks the other day, and said
something about "second place."
Friends jumped in and caught Mr..
Hendricks before he could draw his
pistol, and the man was saved,
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-07-26

A person once remarked to Curran,
that no one ought to be admitted I'd
the bar who did not possess a certain
unmbcr Of acres of land.
pray" said Curran, Chow many
acres make a acisc-acrc ?'
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-07-26

Lightning strikes the new barbed
wire fence in Texas and runs along il
for miles. 1t is the best thing YET
invented for stirring up statesmen
who arc in the habit cf sitting on tor
rails while talking politics.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-07-26

"Give me a kiss, my charming SAL"
A lover said to blue eyed gal;
~ WON'T" said she, "you lazy elf,
Screw up your mouth and help your
seif.n
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-07-26

Another painful tragedy has taken
place. On last Friday afternoon, at
9 o'clock, Mr.. Lucin Pourcian shot,
and almost instantly killed George
Vignes. Poureiau Immediately sur
rendered himself to the proper au-
thorities, and on Wednesday had a
preliminary examination before Judge
Bouanchanb, and was bailed in two
thousand dollars for his appearance
before District Court. Both parties
are natives of this parish and related
to some of our best people. The sad
occurrence is deplored by every one.
Pointe Copee Pelican.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-07-26

~''~ WV ss''s wv viz ssVsspc NJ VSA6s W
Arriving there, / was met by TINT
lady's tear-stainedand horror stricken
facc at the door.
"Good God, Mr.. Melton! I" she OK
claimed, rs II frightened at my pres
cnce.
"Speak," said, with calm dcsper-
alton, advancing into the hall. "What
has happened 7"
"Oh, how can ! tell you 2" she vail
cd, ~ sho sank to the floor.
A sergeant Of police stepped into
tho hall from II side room. Advancing
over the prostrnto form, | inquired of
him, "What has happened 2"
"a murder or suicide, ! don't know
which. ! have sent for the Coroner"
advanced to enter. The sergeant
placed his hand on my breast.
'Relativc, sir 7" he questioned.
"Ycs."
lie stepped aside aud | entered the
room. was conscious of no emotion
in fact, of any feeling whatever. |
was calm. My pulse beat regularly,
for | could hear my heart -throbs in
the Stiffness Of that room. On u door
resting on chairs were stretched two
figures, stark and still in outline ,ln-
der tho covering. Turning down the
sheet | recognized my young friends.
Both had bullet wounds in tho head
--onc over tho right eye, the other
directly in tho center Of tho forehead.
Then received my first shock.
felt my heart give ono great bound,
and then lie still; my limbs trembled
under me, and | clutcllcd ut the chair
toprevent myself falling. The move
ment displaced tho chair. The door,
deprived Of its support, yielded, qui-
ycrcd an instant, and then came down
with u crasll--.thc stark forms seemed
animated with sudden life aud rolled
over on tho i6br, and there luy OK
posed and ghastly.
Overcamo with horror, fell in u
sw0on beside them.
When ! rcgaincd consciousness |
encountered II crowd of white faces
standing about me with the exception
Of Mrs. NJ, all strangers. glanced
around-the dead were removed.
Turning TO Mrs. NJ, asked:
"Wllat was the cause of this ~
Her lips trcmbled. saw the name
Of my wife forming upon them, and
| interrupted:
"Whcrc -is-shc ?"
In answer she handed me u sealed
envelope directed to myself. know
the writing. l broke the seal and
read its contents s-the room faded.
How | broke out Of that
house never knew.
Tho moon was ut the full, and
bcanied from the very center of the
heavens, the hour midnight, and
again stood on the pier. | shall not
tell you how | felt, for | dare not re-
call it--enough that | was looking for
Geraldine.
A boat was tied close ut hand. ]
descended into it. Swiftly l pulled
out into tho shining waters, dcspcr-
atoly, for an hour. In my agony
called out:
"Gcraldine! Gcraldine!"
AS if in answer to my summons, q
dark object arose to the surface to tho
left of the bow. Slowly Il white face
emerged; looked down and saw
MY WIFE. AS | gazcd she swiftly
faded away, like dream, into the
dark watcrs--and was alone.
This is the letter:
My own, my beloved husband--Whcn
you read this shall be arrest God pity
II, .1.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-07-26


'Pa, who is Mr.. Rye :" asked a
fivc-year-old son one evening, right in
the height of the festivities.
"l don't know such a gentleman"
said the parent.
''Yes, you do,' rejoined the little
shaver, "for heard you tell a gentle
man in the library last night that you
loved good old ryc;;' now tell me
where he lives p
Al awful pause followed, and an
awful whipping came afterwards,
when the party was over.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-07-26
This is the letter:

LAO viz ACUtCI
My own, my beloved husband-Whcn
you read this shall bc arrest. God pity
mo. Death claims no trucr victim.
This day ] saw tragedy that has driven
me wild; two human beings, whom my
terrible fatality cnthrallcd whom | lov-
cd as brothers, fell by their own rash
hands. could not prevent it, though
] stroyc to, God knows, with all my
power. y ] bring only death
and disaster wherever ! 60. Friends
come to me and fall away blasted, as
dead leaves. Earth contains nothing
but miscry-therc is % curse upon me.
II For your own sake leave you,
believing in my heart that my memory
for to you it has been the knowledge
of what has happened. Farewell, fare
well! Could / kiss you but oncc-only
oncc-linger in your arms for one mo-
mcnt now, ! would be content. With
my dying breath bless you, and pray
that you may be happy, Or failing in
that, you may come to your unhappy
and lost wife GERALDINE.
Daily Republican., 1879-06-07
Congressional.

In the United States Senate yester-
day, the House bill to correct errers in
the text of the River and Harbor bill of
last session was passed. The House
Mississippi Commission bill was report.
ed with amendments by Mr.. Lamar,
who said he would call it up at an early
day. Mr.. Coke asked leave to offer a
resolution discharging the Finance Com
mittee from the consideration of the
Warner Silver bill, but objection was
made by several Senators. He said he
would call it up on Monday. The House
amendment to the bill extending the
time of special postal services was con-
Cured in. The bill relating to jurors,
and repeating the test oath was c0nsid-
cred and passed by a party vote. The
Senate then adjourned until Monday.
In the House. the Army Appropria-
tion bill was reported, ordered to be
printed and recommitted. Pending
consideration of the bill making appro-
priations for the payment of letter-car-
riers, the House adjourned until this
morning.
Mr.. Reagan, Chairman OF the House
Committee on Commerce, said yester-
day that he feared nothing could be
done with his Inter State Commerce bill
this session.
The President yesterday nominated
Josiah Dent, Of the District Of Columbia,
to he a Commissioner OF the District.
Daily Republican., 1879-06-07
Love and NJ urier.

On Tuesday last J. C. CASTOR, a
merchant of Rock Hill, N. c., shot and
killed Church Williford, of the same
town. They were both young men,
respected and we'll connected, and had
been paying attention to the same
young lady. A few days before She at
tended a picnic with CASTOR, upon
which Williford made some remark
about his rival, which, coming to his
ears, offended him greatly. Williford,
having just returned from a trip from
Yorkvile, the county seat, walked up
the street and sat down in the front OF
store on the same side of the street
with and near Caston's place of busi-
ness.
The latter spying him, straightway
procured pistol, and reaching out OF
his store window, took deliberate aim
at Williford, who was leaning back at
the time, and without word of warli-
ing fired. The ball struck Williford in
the thigh, where it cut an artery and,
glanciDg, lodged in his abdomen.-
Remarklng quietly to an acquaintance
standing by, 81 am killed." Williford
began gasping for breath, and in seven
minutes died. There was great excite
ment in the town, owing to the man
ner in which CASTOR avenged his sup
posed wrong, and popular feeling ran
so high that the friends Of the slayer
h fastened him off to Yorkville as soon
as he had heen arrested, and had him
confined at once in the common Jail for
his own protection.
Daily Republican., 1879-06-07
An UnnrOyOkcd Assault.

Edward McNabb, a boy we'll known
to the police, was arraigned before May
or Almond last evening on the charge
of committing an unprovoked assault
on c. Nortsen. George Stidham testified
to Charles sitting in front of Morrison $
cigar store on King street, when McNabb
came up behind him and struck him.
The boy told McNabb he had better
come back and do it again, and he did,
and besides he pulled the boy out into
the street and hit him twice. Witness
hit McNabb with chair.
After the witness was through giving
his testimony McNabb said to him:
"You hit me without any cause and if
ever get out you will pay for it,"
Charles Nortsen testified to McNabb
committing an assault on him without
the least provocation. McNabb was
fined 50 and costs for committing an as
sault, and for the threatening language
he used towards George Stidham, the
first witness. His Honor held him in
5000 bail to keep the peace.
Daily Republican., 1879-06-07
Cod. EIand in the Exodus.

The "Christian Advocate says:
"Years ago the purpose of the God OF
Heaven an1 earth to bring delverance
to the victims Of American slavery was
clearly enough manifested to all sensi-
bic people. As a nation, We have stood
in his way and ventured to oppose his
plans; and it has cost us half million
lives of our best and bravest-the first
born, or the equivalent-in every fami-
ly throughout the land; and still, since
the day of darkness and death, we
have refused to fulfill our pledges, and
secure simple justice to the long. g.suifer-
But God has not forgot
ten him, the same arm of power that
opened way for his people through the
depths of the Red Sea, can find way
to bring deliverance to those who now
cry to him for help in their time of
need.'