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Bossier Banner There is lit
tie doubt that, outside of those
who make politics a trade, and
whose great interest in govern
mental affairs is not the veal
of the public but the possession
of power for partisan and per-
sonal objects, the great body of
Independent citizens would glad
" see a reform in the method of
filing public Office by which
qualification and ability should
be the tests, rather than partisan
services. The politicians, how
ever, who control the machines
have generally been able to de-
feat the plans for securing prac-
teal reform. But the public is be-
ing educated, and political boss
es" are finding that voters are
not as subservient to the party
whip as afore-time. Faithful
discharge of official duty is what
the public want, rather than bar
gaining for place by political
jobs.
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The army retiring law just
passed will retire the general
officers of the army at the age
of sixty-four in the order fol-
lowing: VIM. Il. Sherman, 1884
r. lei. Sheridan, 1896; w. s.
Hancock, 1888 J. M. Schofeld.
1896 j. Mcdowell, October 5,
1882 J. Pope, 1887 o. o. How
ard, 1894; A. Ell. Terry, 1891 ; e.
@. G. Ord, October 10, 1882 /; G.
G. Augur, 1886 G.. Crook, 1892.
Thus should Sheridan survive
Sherman's official life, and live
out his own, he will inherit the
command of the army in 1884,
and hold it eleven years. No
one OF the present generals can
succeed General Sheridan if he
runs his tether of three score and
four.
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LOUISIANA FARMS. - a late
bulletin of the census depart
ment shows the number of farms
ID Louisiana to have wonderfully
increased during the past decade.
In 1870 the number was 28,481,
u 1880 it was 48, 1872, being an
increase of 20 per cent in ten
Years. The percentage of in
crease in the preceding ten years
was nearly as great, being 81
Der cent, the number of farms in
1860 being 1898. From 1850
% 1860 the increase was but
5gO6, or but about 20 per cent.
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The men who succeed without
the aid of education are the ex-
ceptions. Common men need
all the help that education can
give to put themselves on a lev
ell ; and even Of the exceptional
men it may be said that thew
would have succeeded still bet
ter with the advantages of edu-
cation.
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They tell a story of a Brazil
Tam that would make the James
boys feel that they had just be-
gun to learn the rudiments of
their business. After listening
: while TO an organ-grinder he
stepped up to him, cut off bis
hsad and placed it on top of the
oEgan and proceeded to turn the
handle himself, while the by
SANDERS looked on with hor-
fof. Gov. Crittenden ought to
arite him to come and live in
Missouri.
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nh Fourteen Wonders of the
World.

The seven wonders of the
world, in ancient times, were the
nyramids of Egypt, the Pharos
IF Alexandria, the walls and
hanging gardens of Babylon, the
Temple Of Diana, the statue of
the Olympian Jupiter, the Maui
solemn of Artemesia and the Co.
lossus of Rhodes.
The seven wonders of the
world in modern times are the
printing-press, the steam-engine,
the telephone, the photograph,
telegraph and electric light.
The so-called "seven wonders
of the ancients were mere trihes
compared with those of the pres
ent time. The Brooklyn bridge,
for example, would make the
hanging gardens of Babylon a
mere toy, while the whole seven
wonders put together would sink
into insignifcance could their
builders have seen a lightning
express train at full speed.
The Opelousas courier., 1882-07-15
NORTHR Up
100 Exchange Alley, near 81. Louis Street
NEW ORLEANS, LA,
Horse and Cattle Spice,
For Fattenina and Strengthening Stock.

1T has been analysed by Joseph AiLrecht, NJ.
Il D., Chemist, and obtained the First Premi-
am at the Gulf States Exposition, Feb. II, 1879:
The Circular for this valuable food. manu-
featured in New Orleans; contains numerous
testimonials from the owners Of leading sta
bles, diaries, and boss draymen, testifying to
it's fully possessing all the desirable qualities
claimed for it by the manufacturers, which are:
That it will fahen aud keep Horses and Nuies
in good condition, and save them from the
liability to disease; and that it is the best food
for Carriage and Race Horses;
condition and increase the flow of milk
That it will increase the number of eggs laid
by Hens and prevent gapes and other diseases;
That it will fatten Hogs more readily and at
q fraction of the cost of any other food.
Ey] Send for Circular. [8tf
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FOR SALE

ON AID VANTAGEOUS TERMS.
TyHE splendid property tlate residence OF
T. Valadel situated opposite the Catho-
lie Church, Opelousas, consisting of two lots,
an excellent dwelling house. Kitchen, a car
rage house, barn, stable, vegetable and flow
er garden and orchard-all in perfect order.
Apply to ,rpnonr
Oct. I'd. 1880 W Opelousas.
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A CHANCE ron THE OVERLOOKED.

A FIELD of 100 arpents, well enclosed and
IN ditehed, suitable for cotton, corn, or any
other crop, with two comfortable houses and
a pasture-wood for fuel at hand and water
cenvenient-being partof the Greenlan nd plan
tation, adjoining the town of Opelousas, on
the east, will be rented by the year, or sold,
at a nominal price. Apply TO Judge B. A.
Martel. Opeleusas, or at this Office. mh25
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nF MAIL.
CITIZENS

HAVING claims against the United States,
Ill arising out of acts committed against
their persons or their property by the civil or
military authorities of the United States, will
find it TO their interest to consult Messrs. r.
T. Posey & Z. l.. Posey, No. SO Cana Street,
New Orleans, attorneys, and members of the
agency for the col, ton of French Claims in
the United States. I'M inflammation, blank proofs,
&C., furnished witN but cost to claimants.
MIR. E. Lloyd H8sey is now in Opelousas,
and can b. founS at W.. O. Poosey's Drug
Store. Sept. 4, 18S0-2tf.
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FOR SALE.

1.-TWO Hundred Acres of Woodland in Bayou
4 Mallet Woods. Also, a fine Residence in
the town of OpelOusas. situated near the rail
road and q small residence ON Court street.
For terms. &C., apply to G. MAYO,
at the Post Office.
Opelousas, Dec. a., ISS0-tf
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FOR SALE.

TyHE desirable property situated corner of
L Main and Grol6e streets, consisting of a
building suitable for store and dwelling, with
necessary onthouses, and about one lot OF
ground. For particulars apply at this office,
or to NJ. Lavergne. agent, 0~pelousas.
Opelousas, Nov. S, 1881. TT
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The joint resolution which
passed the Senate recently reap
propriating $375,0OO, appropria-
ted in 1877, to pay certain
Southern mail contractors, au-
thorizes the Secretary of the
Treasury at once to pay the late
contractors of the States of Ala
bama, Arkansas, Florida, Geor-
gia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mis-
sissippi, Missouri, North Carroll
ma, South Carolina, Texas, Ten
nessee and Virginia, and West
Virginia, the amounts due on
their respective contracts for the
years $4,000 and 81, with the
proviso that no payment shall
be made for mail service render
ed after May 81, 1861, or after
the Legislature of any States or
States convention had passed
the so-called ordinance of seces-
sion. The resolution also pro-
hibits the payment to these con-
tractors of one months extra
compensation usually allowed
in cases where mail service is
discontinued by order of the
government,
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Valuable Lands

ENOR Lease or Sale, on long terms of credit,
Il in lots of forty acres or less, to suit per-
sons DESTROYS of leasing: The body of land ON
the east bank of the Bayou Plaquemine, at
about II miles from the railroad station near
Grand Coteau, and 10 miles from Rayne sta
ton, bounded above by Bayou Plaquemine
and below by lands of Emile Thibodeau, con
tanning about five hundred arpents.
DELLA GARRIGUES:
Opelousas, Oct. Is, 1881. t
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LosT.-Thursday evening about 4 o'clock,
between LittelIs drugstore and Mrs. Bailey's
hotel, a small gold chain with small silver
cross. The finder will be suitably rewarded
on returning the same at LitteH's drugstore.
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ssE. n r. Bonner, of Meadyille, Pa, writes:
aeel like q new born creature. Transform
~ rom . Grabbed dyspeptic and nervous suf-
ssser TO q robust, strong. healthy man, it all
SsEsask Ike q dream, yet Browns Iron Bitters
~ y. l feel very kindly toward everybody,
@pselaliy TO the inventors of so good q medi-
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FOR SALE OR RENT.

A NEW town residence, neat and convent
N emit, suitable for a small family, with two
acres of land, enclosed. Will be sold cheap,
or rented low to a good tenant.
ApnlY at this office.
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FOR SALE

A SMALL residence with about one arpent
IA of land, situated on Court street, near
the Catholic Convent. Part cash. balance on
time. Apply at this Office. ocf9
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Printing Office For Sale.

a COMPLETE outfit for printing a seven
IA column newspaper. Press, Type, Cases,
Stands, Etc, all in good order, being the ma
terial used for the publication Of the Wash.
ington Enterprise and Neaos. Will be sold
cheap. Apply at this Office.
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school,. Fob YOsNG
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
PosT OFFICE, Opelousas, Dec. I, 1880.
AN and after this date, the Post Office at
~ this place will open at s a. m. and will
close at Z p. m. every day. On Sunday it
will be closed all day.
Money orders issued, and letters registered,
from 10 a. IN. till 4 p. m. Positively, no orders
issued, nor letters registered, except cithin those
hours.
ARRIVALS Oh MAIL.
New Orleans and way mail at 6:00 p. m. daily
Alexandria i" " 5:50 q. m.
All mail matter must be deposited in the
Office before 8 p. m. every day, otherwise it
ID Louis DESMARAIS, P. M.
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Live long and re maDnv-

For all diseases affecting the pulmonary, di-
gestive and urinary organs, brain and nervous
system, nothing is so strengthening in it's eff
feet as Brown Iron Bitters. 1t assists nature
IN every instance, and complete cures rapidly
follow.
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ST sGANDRY
STEAM PLANNING MILLS,
On Carriere St, East of Railroad,
WASHINGTON, La.

ou SdiIlctt 81, LdSb vi HdiIIOdu,
WASHINGTON, LA.
VONGUED AND GROOVED FLOORING
Il and Ceiling and Dressed Weatherboards.
to order. Special attention of
builders is called to my facilities for execut-
ing every variety of
Planning Mill Work,
and all who are accustomed to sending to New
Orleans for work of this class, can save Time
Money by patronizing q home institution.
Particular attention will be given to making
Door and Window Frames.
We will also make all kinds of Moullings. plain
or moulded base, Cornices of any design,
Store aud Office Fittings, such as
Counters. Shetrings. Drarers, Desks.
Office Screens, Hand Rails, Bulusters
(plain or mouIdedl, Mantels (plain or fancy.
Church Pews, Pulpits, etc, etc.
In starting this enterprise, we hope to supply
a want long felt in this part of the State, and
trust by strict attention to business, prompt
ness and fair dealing to merit public patron.
age. Terms cash. Address all orders, OF to,
estimates, WIN. c. CLOYD & co,
may20t Washington. L
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FOR SALE.
FOEg SALE.

leo ACRES OF LAND-50 acres enclosed
lou and in cultivation, balance wood land
with dwelling, two corn cribs, kitchen,
snoke-honse, etc, situated twenty miles FROM
Opelousas, and five miles from Prudhomme
Civ. on west side of Bayou Mallet. Terms
part cash, balance on time. For particulars
aDDly at the COURIER Office. apiotf
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A BARGAIN.

TOR sale cheap-A ten-horse power engine
and boiler, all complete and Ill running
order; also, a grist mill, double geared.
For particulars, apply at Jos. Bloch,s store,
Opelousas, where engine and mill can be seen.
NOR SALE.-33s3 acres Of land, wood and
prairie, near the line of the La. Western
r. R., In the south western portion of this
parish. Will be sold in lots to suit purchaser
cheap for cash.
J. j. BEAUCHAMP.
Opelousas, July "a, 1880. tt
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Suppose you try the COURIER
one year-only $3.50.
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mr. M0O per day at home. Samples worth
X1to MI 8 FREQ. Address ssinson & &c Co.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-04-01
rbrcc.Card.uon,e Men Caught

At THEIR LITTLE GAME IN sTAuNioN ~ 4
erRu, GsNTLFNAN, WHO WAS JUST LIT
TIE TOO SHARP FOR THEM.
On Monday last. in stanton. three
Young sharpers tried to play little game
Of three-card monte on Mr.. John Chris
tian, Of Swoop's, whom they took 10 be an
easy and un>uspecting victim OF rural tint.
They mi,t0Ok their man, however. for he
hid them all arrested. MIR. Christians
statement a. made before the magistrate
before whom the ibree--J. &. Langley, Ro-
bert Murphy. and Thomas Dalton were
examined. and. as published in the Findi-
Gator. Is a. follows:
"While | was in Langley's room exam
ming his samples that man pointing To
Murphy came in in hurry, saying TO
Langley. is this the gentleman that has a
ticket for Richmond Tor sale:' And then
turning 20 me. he said: what guarantee
have you got that this man will furnish
you the goods he is selling YOU by sample +?
You've no guarantee that you will get the
same good, that hc is selling YOU samples
Of iou see am always or the lookout
for Yankee tricks. | have 10 watch 'em.
9m caitle.droyor from Kentucky, and !
sell cattle mp North, and have 10 learn
their tricks. Why. the last time ] was IN
New York they placed trick on me that
just brought the cards away 10 expose
10 some OF ms friends. Here they are pull-
ing three card, out Of his pocket. You
sec they lay out three cards and then catch
You hy telling yOu that this one is the
marked card Here Dalton came into the
room, aud seeing the cards remarked, 'PlI
bel s. that is The card Murphy turned II
up and il proved to be the card, and in
sisted on paving Dalton the IS. Il don't
want your money! said Dalton. ooh, yes,
You won i. fairly and I'll pay it, replied
Murphy Then they wanted witness t.
bet, but he went out OF the loom and CAV,
information 10 Chiei-of-Police Waters, who
arrested the whole party.
In answer 10 questions from Common
wealtrs-Attorney Echols. Langley said hC
was travelling agent for the Grand Cana
dian clearinghouse, and that his business
was 10 Baltimore; he had no business
house. lie was clerk for W. III. Snow, bu
had no license with him.
In The room Of the three at the American
Hotel was found q large roll Of what i
called "gambler's money" being one OF
two good bills folded over large numbel
& OF bogus notes looking like currency, anC
also ON the person OF Murphy dozen Of
30 bogus $50 gold-pieces.
The prisoners were remanded 10 jail 4
await the action Of the grand jury.
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the SPIRIT or THE LATEIf-pEcEaskD GAR
oExyg or THE WESTERN LrNATic ASYLUM
Avn FORMER CITIZEN or RICHMOND THOUGHT
TO BE HAUNTING THE PoRTER's LODGE.
stanton has a sensation In the way of Q
srsf-class ghost, who holds his sway at The
nortcr's lodge OF the Western Lunatic Asy'
INN. The ptndicotor, In its account OF the
ghost, says:
On the 9Th OF February. Junius Sicrne-
lcr. the gardener Of the asylum, aged fifty
i've wears. died. lie was from Richmond,
and his wife, while awaiting her return to
,ha, CITY with her children, remained In
,he residence they had occupied for Scye-
raI years. She stayed about ten days and
,hrn removed TO Eastern Virginia.
,ss1r she left the windows were las.
,ened down and the doors securely
Liked. About five weeks ago, day or
,,,o after Mrs. Slemcker left, Mr.. jew
80 Andrews, who l. the Waterman al
,se porter's lodge on alternate nights, heard
ahont o.3O u. NJ, while on duty, violent
s,,i,ing Of the door OF the gardeners room,
n some one on the inside was trying 10
-, an, II was so violent and so long
on,inued that he took the key Of the room,
,.hjch i kept I'm the watchman's room,
,rcnt across the carriage-way, and, unlock
~, ,bc door. entered and made thorough
oorch lie found the windows oil securely
s',oned down. and no living creature in
,I.nen,rtment. He made similar search
81 Inc upstairs slceping-room win the
- r.snlf. After coming ont ana re-
,"b;,e the door he heard the same de-
',,ons,rations again, accompanied by the
,nd q, breaking sticks and the clinking
!, 80 n ron. Another search still
Vlurd ~ reveal ANYTHING. lie said nothing
oS,hc event, but the mcknight Mr.. Wrlght'
~ ,v,s ON duty as Waterman, had the
- oxueriencc. and on comparing notes
- COO watenmon found that the noises
~, i,nressel each one alike ~ 10 the
N.1.,ctcr ~ the sounds. The report then
,'a.anc General. and number OF persons
eonrcc,ed wiih the asylum ana some from
80, have been 10 the spot and heard TIE
49," un.eeouptcd-iOr noises. Anew nights
a. two Gentlemen were gong down
80 The main building 70 satisfy their cu-
-, they saw from the arch. midway De-
49,; ~, asylum and the lodge, llSht In
~ .i.cning-room, hut on reaching the
ind,s were told that the door OF the gard
enrr,s room was locked. and nobody had
IN un-lairs with or without llght.
me unevnlaincd noises have created q
"a Acai 81 curious interest IN ana out o!
,bc asrmm. especially from their long con.
, ,nV ailer every reasonable mode OF
a'eonn,,,y for them has been closely eX-
'n,;ned INTO. The whole building, which
Is NOT a large one, has been rigidly
se,rched-eelllrs and all; the doors and
y,indoyys are securely fastened, ana II they
were moi there i. no loose wood OF iron in
,hc room. with which the noises could be
made by person who had entered. The
iart thai there have been on the ground In
,bc Ia.t five weeks the duration OF the
phenomena 1Ir on various occasions some
thirty different persons, and all have heard
the same manifestations at about the same
hour Of the night, bars the explanation Of
nuricular illusion. and has added to the
curiosity which may now be said TO be ut
fever heat.
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The examination OF Mr.. w. A. w. Reed
In the Johns will case was concluded In
the Baltimore Court Of Common Pleas on
Thursday. Thomas Philpct, register OF
Wills Of Baltimore county; Mrs. Parker,
widow OF former tenant Of Mr.. Johns {;
DIR. James ). Given, OF the Fourth district
Of Baltimore county; Miss NJ. Il. Sullivan,
living one mile from testator's late resi-
dence, and George ZuloH, were then seve-
rally examined FOR the caveatees. Their
evidence almost wholly related to Mr..
Johns's condition OF mind and his full
capacity to make contracts, devise his pro-
perty, etc. DIR. Given said that he often
had long conversations with him on politi-
cal subjects and current topics OF the day,
as well as business matters, and he always
expressed himself clearly, intelligently,
and strongly. At times he would engage
In warm argument apparently only Tor
the purpose Of amusing himself. The last
witness, Mr.. Zulo1, testified ~ witness
TO the will and codicil OF 1880. Without
concluding his testimony the court adj
iourned for the day.
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Inc Jeannefte-soarch Expedftion-A
Mereeuary Russian.

WASHINGTON. March 3O.--Secretary Hunt
3 hIs received two cable messages from Lieu
tenant Harder and one from Mr.. James
q Gordon Bennett concerning the steamer
Lena, which it was expected would be used
In searching for Lieutenant Chip, OF the
Jeannettc, and his boats crew. Mr.. Ben
netrs Dispatch which is dated at London,
informs the Secretary that the Lena, which
had been placed at his disposal by Mr.. ST.
beriakoif, has been sold 10 resident OF
lrkutsk named Schmotin. When Jackson,
the Herald correspondent, reached lrkutsk
he hogan negotiations with Schmotn Tor
The boat. but the new owner OF the Lena
showed such mcrccnmy spirit, and made
such eXtravagant demands, that Mr.. Ben
nett instructed his correspondent not TO ac-
cept his terms.
Lieutenant Harder telegraplIs that he had
, two interviews with SchmotiD, and that he
asked 10000 paper roubles for the use OF
the Lena from June 9th TO september,
with guarantee OF $4,000 roubies II the
Vessel Is lost. In his second message Lieu
3tenant HARDER says that he regards Schmo-
Htln As unreliable, and cannot recommend
il he acceptance Of his offer. He says that
be IL negotiating for another steamer, and
- he does not get IL he viii start expedi-
s3ions u search the coast.
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Virginia Young Ladies' visit Wash.
fngtOn.

DR.. William r. Vaughan, accompanied
by about twenty-five young ladies OF the
Gordonsvllle Female Institute, reached
Washington last Wednesday, and are now
the guests OF Mr.. Seldom, OF the Metropoli-
tan. On Wednesday afternoon they Wis
tied the Capitol. On Thursday, accompa-
MED by Professor Fristoe, Of Columbian
College, they visited the Corcoran Art CAL
lery, State Department, and Treasury,
where they received every attention. Pre-
sidcnt Arthur gave them special recep-
ton. Mt which each one was introduced to
the President by Professor Fristoe, and
they left much pleased with the White
House and all its officers. At night they
entertained their friends in the parlors OF
the hotel in the most charming style, and
to-day they will visit the Bureau OF Engra-
wing, the Agricultural Department, Smith
sOnian, and Museum, where arrangements
have been made by Professors Goodc,
Baird, Taylor, and Gore TO show them all
the curiosities here - Republican.
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, life. Senators Beck ana haie thought
The committee had done enough to
tes, Tho cxpeuse in giving $4,000
to Hampton, sesooo TO carlisle, $780,
900 TO Forest Grove school (oregonl,
sl7 900 for the education OF one hundred
indian youths at academies in the States,
sI5o. OOo for industrial schools, and $4,000
for two school buildings and to carry out
the treaty stipulations In regard to educa-
ton. Mr.. Plumb said the Indians can
make GOOD stock.growers, but they cannot
compete with white mechanics, DC. lie
would give million to buy them cattle,
mules. and sheep before he would vote o
cent 10 give them book education. Senator
Saunders. OF Nebraska, followed.
Before @ O'Clock the Senate passed the
amendment appropriating quarter Of a
million for Indian education In addition to
that proposed by the Senate Appropriation
Committee. The bill then passed.
THE CHINESE BILL.
The President heard the views Of his
Cabinet on the Chinese bin this evening,
but gave no indication as to his own. Those
intimate with the White House inform me
tonight that he has not made his mind up
and win not decide the matter until Mon
day. Republican sentiment Is divided rs
TO what he will do, but the majority OF
Stalwart correspondents think the chances
favor veto.
BRIEF NEWS ITEMS.
Again there were rumors ut the Capitol
that the President had sent veto OF the
Chinese bill to Congress, and correspond
ents began to think ii was April 1st.
The Indian Commissioner was very much
disguised with his pow-wow with the
Loes. He says the Indians don't know
what they want, and it is useless to bring
them to Washington.
The Secretary Of War has ordered hospi-
tai tents TO be sent TO the Louisiana suffer
ers.
Colonel Mcdonald, Deputy United States
Fish Commissioner left for New York to-
night on fish business.
The Senate subcommittee propose next
week to examine inmates OF the Soldiers
Home in regard to the management OF that
institution.
A number OF Treasury employees are to
be removed after the return OF the Secre-
tary from New York.
There was good deal Of talk at the
Capitol to-day in regard TO the publication
about the Kirk letter and the Hampton
Sherman difficulty.
Judge Blatchford has arrived.
Senator Logan leaves tomorrow for the
Arkansas Hot Springs.
Alexander Stephens has been to see Gull
teau.
CONFIRMATION.
WASHINGTON, March 3l.-The Senate To-
day confirmed the nomination OF Stith Boil
ling as postmaster at PetersL Irg.