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Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1883-08-16
Brother Auainst nro,hcr,

At Marion, S. c., two brothers named
Edwards quarreled on the 11th inst. One
stabbed the other in the abdomen with knife
anu then stamped on him until his entrails
protruded on the ground.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1883-08-16
Threc Roys nroMne,,.

Three boys were drowned by the upsetting
OF two boats on the Yamaska River, Canada,
on the 18th. The mother of one Of the bows
was in one of the boats at the time with two
younger children, but she clung to them and
the boat and all three were saved,
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1883-08-16
An Alleged Fenian p,o,.

"A Fenian plot to destroy the WelIand Canal
is alleged to be Matching in Chicago. The
conspilators, who are known, are being
shadowed by secret agents of Canada. Re,
ports OF Fenian plots to destroy the Welland
Canal have been frequent heretofore, but ali
have failed to materialize.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1883-08-16
The Maori vIaulcd.

John L. Sullivan, the Boston pugilist, and
Siade, the famous Maori slugger, had a set-to
at New York with soft gloves on the 9th inst.
At the end Of the third round the game was
declared up, and Slade is said to be the worst
used up man in seven counties. 81 =
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1883-08-16
shadow Ca,chcrs

The annual convention of the Photographers
Association of America, began its session at
Milwaukee on the 9th inst. The exposition
building which is used by the convention, is
handsomely decorated with exhibitions of fine
pictures by the various artists in attendance.
There are over 1900 delegates present.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1883-08-16

Discovery has just been made that within
eighteen months, arms and ammunitioa to the
value of s5,00O,0Oo have been shipped from
springfield, Mass, via San Francisco, to China;
John Chinaman is putting a rod in pickle for
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1883-08-16
The Condition of the Irish.

Bishop Logue, of Ireland, reports that the
poverty-stricken people in County Donegal
nave passed the crisis of their distress and
have been saved from starvation by the con-
tr1butions OF !he generous Irish throughout
the world. fSs sfSEF EFttsEF-s -
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1883-08-16
An Editor Nnrt

A dispatch of the 10th from Scranton Pa,
says; ''A. Ross, editor Of the Boston Adyer,,
tiser, one of the Rufus Hatch Yellowstone ex-
cursionists, was severely injured here Mt 9
o'clock P. NJ, while attempting to board NOV
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1883-08-16
MEXICO ExoNERATED.

Member of tho Ms1ican Legation Says
tho Rumor Of an Offensive and Deton'
sivc Treaty Between Mexico and Prus-
sia In without Foundation-No Bitter
moss Between Mexicans and Americans
Tho Feeling Against American Capi-
tai Has Entirely Disappeared-The
Originator OF tho story.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1883-08-16
Cctexynyo Not Dead.l !

dispatch under date of the 9Th inst, saws
Cetewayo: the Znu king is reported to be yet
alive and kicking. The rlmor Of his death is
isting agitation in ZululanS.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1883-08-16
Political.

The Mormons had it all their own way in the
election in Utah, on the 9th inst. Tho legisla
ture has but one Gentile.
The democrats of fKentucky elected Proctor
Knott governor on the 9th inst, by nearly 3d.
600 majority. -
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1883-08-16
Arrest Case.

The licenses issued by Mayor Harrison, Of
Chicago, are to be tested in court. friendly
suit has been brought against John B. Drake.
OF the Grand Pacific Hotel, for that purpose.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1883-08-16
Dynamite Trial.

The trial of 0 O'Herlehy, Featherstonc, Deasy,
Flannlgan and Dalton charged with possessing
dynamite with intent to injure somebody
herewith, was Begun OF Liverpool on he.7th
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1883-08-16

Frank Weidner, aged 10. died on the 7tb
inst, from lockjaw caused by wound from "a
toy pistol received on the glorious fourth.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1883-08-16

Bashford's brick block at Austin, Minn.. fell
yesterday. There was ample warning and no
lives were lost. The damage is estimated at
$4,000. 3
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1883-08-16
NEWssIN BRIEF.
Riot in Ruxsin.
The Dcadly Toy pt,toI.

eolifion occurred on the 10th between the
Populace and the military at Ekaterinoslav.
over 600 persons were killed.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1883-08-16
Minor yaeua;ou

B. F. King, trainmaster, was cut to pieces
by the cars near Wheeling, w. Va, on the
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1883-08-16

Santa Cruz is the noblest rum nm Of
them all-N. Y. Ns.e,o - -
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-12-08
N 0 T C E

LAND OFFICE at New Orleans. La.
Nov. "a, 1883.
Notice is hereby given that the
following-named settler has filed
notice Of his intention to make
final proof in support of his claim,
and that said proof will be made
before the Judge or Clerk OF
Court, at Abbeville. La, on
Jan. 5th 1884, viz Alexis Mou.
ton, Homestead Entry No. 5055
for the NV. fri. quarter, Section
q, T.. II, S. r. 4 east. Louisiana
Meridian.
He names the following witness
ses to prove his continuous resi-
dence upon, and cultivation OF
said land, viz: Jean Dartez, Al.
eide Leblanc of Vermilion Parish,
La, Emile Duhon, Francois He.
bert of lafayette parish La.
C. B. DARRALL, Register.
Dec. LIST '83
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-12-08
A G A l. L

ABBEvILLE, La, Nov. 18th 1883.
To the Er-committees Of the Dem
ocratic Conservative Party Of
the parishes of Calcasieu, Came
ron, St, Mary and KermMon
By virtue of the authority con,
ferred on me, I hereby issue this
call to the Democratic organiza-
tons of the several parishes com.
posing the 10th Senatorial Dis
trict to take the necessary steps to
secure the election or appointment
of delegates to a Senatorial Con.
vention to be held at Lake
Charles, La, on Thursday Janu.
ary 10th 1884, at IL o'clock ~,
for the purpose of nominating two
Democratic Conservative Candi-
dates for the State Senate to be
voted for at the ensuing general
election for State officers to he
held ON the Tuesday next follow
ing the third Monday in April
next. LAsrIE ERoussARD,
Chairman Sen. Committee
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-12-08
N O I / C E..

LAND OFFICE at New Orleans, La.
Nov. 10, 1883.
Notice is hereby given that the
following-named settler has 6led
notice Of her intention to make
final proof in support Of her claim,
and that said proof will be made
before the Judge or Clerk of the
Court, at Abbeville, La, on De-
cember 22d 1883, viz: Selma
Landry, Homestead Entry No.
5O49, for the NV. quarter, Sec.
ton Is, T. IL, SR. 4 East, Loui.
Meridian.
She names the following wit
nesses to prove her continuous
upon, and cultivation of
said land, viz Joseph Richard,
+. D. Leblanc, Octave Bourque
and jules Bouillon, all of Yer
Parish, La.
G. B. DARRALL, Register.
Nov. 24th 1886.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-12-08

State of Louisiana-25th District
Court--Parlsh of Vormilion-No.
$50.
Succession of Edouard A Brous.
sard.
Application Of NJ G. Broussard,
to be appointed administrator, Of
said succession.
Notice is hereby given to all
parties interested in the said sue.
.cession, or having any opposition
to make TO the application of said
to file the same in
writing, in the office of the Clerk
OF Court within ten days from the
date hereof.
Given under my hand and seal
OF court this LIST day of Dec.
1883.
LAsrIE BEoUssAED, clerk.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-12-08


to him. The southern members
who call upon Mr.. Cox generally
assure him that he would be most
acceptable 10 their people upon oil
questions, the tariff included. A
Southern member said that it he
studied the real inclination of his
constituents he believed he would
have TO vote for Cox.
An active friend of Mr.. Ran
dali said 1T will be either Ran
dali or Cox. If Randall is not
elected Cox will be-"
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-12-08

Our worthy citizen and clerk of
court, Mr.. Lastie Broussard an.
nounces himself as candidate for
reelection to the position he has
SO ably filed. We can but say
to him rest easy and not to allow
himself worry as his many friends,
will not suffer him to be defeated,
his Cordially, honesty and integri-
ty has made such deep and favora-
BILE Impressions upon the good PEG.
pie Of old Vermilion, that he can
now defy opposition.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-12-08
NOTICE.
OFFICE at New Orleans, La.
Ia 4 1000

Dec. l, 1883.
Notice is hereby given that the
following.named settler has filed
notice Of his intention to make
final proof in support of his claim,
and that said proof will be made
before the Judge or Clerk Of
Court, at Abbeville, La, on Jan.
18th 1884, viz: Francois Primeaux
of Vermilion Parish, Homestead
No. 5040, for lots 8 and 4, Section
3, T. Is, Sc. 4 East, Louisiana
Meridian.
lie names the following witnes.
SEES to prove his continuous resi-
upon, and cultivation of
said land, viz Joseph Harring.
ton, Thomas Harrington. Edmond
and SEVERN Frederick,
all of Vermilion Parish, La.
C. B. DARRALL, Register.
Dec $4,000
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N o 1 C E :.
LAND OFFICE at New Orleans. La.

LAND OFFICE at New Orleans, La.
Oct. 18th 1883.
Notice is hereby given that the
following-named settler has filed
notice of his intention to make
final proof in support of his claim,
and thai said proof will be made
before the Judge or Clerk OF
Court, at Abbeville, La, on the
18th of December 1883, viz Do.
minique P&r6, of Vermilion, Par.
ish, La, Homestead No. 5O44, for
the N. half of N. half Sec. %. T
IL, S r. 4 East.
He names the following witnes-
ses to prove his continuous resi-
dence upon, and cultivation of
said land, viz : Levi Derouen, Do
pre- Ioups, Jules Broussard AMI
Eli Montague, jr., all of Vcrmilion
Parish, Louisiana.
G. B. DARRALL, Register.
Nov. 1888.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-12-08
Mr.. EDITOR.-Pardon

Mr.. EDITOR.-Pardon me for
surprising on your time and the
columns Of your paper ; but some
how or other / cannot help it. At
the next general election in April
1884, the people will be called
upon to elect a representative, one
charged with their interests in the
lower house Of the coming legisla.
ture. In connexion with this Of:
flee, wherein the interests Of the
people are 50 deeply involved, al
low me to suggest the name Of
Ambrose Lacour, Esq ; Mr.. La
cour, a native Of Attakapas coun.
try, connected by marriage with
one of the best families Of this sec.
ton of country, is a man Of intelli-
gent, sound judgment, fine reading
and has already been honored b,
his fellow citizen with different
positions wherein he has always
been found able and trustworthy.
l know of no one to whom the in
terests of our parish could be
more safely trusted in the coming
legislature ; he has the capacities
to represent, has the confidence of
the people and is beyond a doubt
their choice.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-12-08

Several of our towsmen left for
Vermilionville last Monday to at.
tend the great Coles Circus, they
report the ride as having been a
very pleasant one, they were we'll
pleased with the performance, es
pecially the acrobats who perform.
ed a variety Of wonderful and baz-
ardous feats. 1t seems that there
were on exhibition seven very
pretty women sisters as being the
prcttiest women born, one Of the
Abbeville boys purchased one Of
the photographs and values it very
highly indeed. 1t is a wonder he
did not join the circus.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-12-08
JUDGMENT.
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
PARISH OF VERM1L1oN:
District Court.
No. 1916.
Azelia Marceaux,
JUDGMENT.
Azelia Marceaux,
Joseph S. Broussard.

In this suit on the trial Of the
motion to confirm the default en-
tered herein F; the law and the
evidence being in favor Of the
plaintiff and against defendant
1t is therefore ordered, adjudg'
ed and decreed that Azelia Mar.
ceaux do have judgment against
and recover of Joseph S Brous.
sard, defendant, the sum of Six
Hundred and Eighty.one 65llOO
Dollars, with five per cent. per
annum interest theron, from the
5th day of Nov. 1883, until paid.
1t is further adjusted and de
creed that plaintiff, is the owner
of the stock branded thus 905, to:
gether with said brand and its
pretentions, ana it is ordered that
the same be restored and deliver
ed unto her possession and keep
ing; It ia further adjusted and de-
creed that there be judgment OF
separation Of property between
said Azelia Marceaux and her hus-
band Joseph 5 Broussard and that
she do have the administration Of
her separate and paraphernal pro:
perry free from the control and
restraint of her said husband
and further that defendant pay all
costs of this suit.
Thus done. read and signed in
open court, this 2ard day Of Nov
embe: 1883.
(Signed) JOHN CLEeo. Judge.
Filed November 23rd 1888.
(Signed) LAsT1E BRoussARD, Clerk
A true copy:
LAsr1E BRoussARD, Clerk.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-12-08
Sherif's Sale.
A OF LOUISIANA.
PARISH OF VERM1L1ON.
18th DISTRICT COURT.
No. 1910.
Eugenie Harrington

Delmas Nunez.


By virtue of a writ of fieri facias is
sued out of the Honorable District
Court, in and fer the parish of Yer
million in the above entitled and number
ed suit, and to me directed, I will pro-
coed to sell at public sale, to the last
and highest bidder, on the premises,
in the town Of Abbeville, Parish of
Vermilion, on
Saturday, December %, 1883,
between che hours of Ii o'clock
A. NJ, and a o'clock p. NJ, and con-
tinuiag from day to day if neces.
sary, all the rights, titles, interests
and demands of the defendant, in and
to the following described property,
seized to satisfy said writ, to wit
One lot of liquors.
Empty bottles.
Demijohns, Barrels, Cigars and all
other articles belonging to the bar
reom kept by the defendant.
Given under my official signature. in
the town of Abbeville, Vermilion Par
ish, Louisiana, this 9Th day of Decem-
Der 1883.
81. B. LYONS,
Dep-Sherif.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-12-08

A serious accident happened to
Mr.. Adras Lacbause on Saturday
last at Mr.. Putnam's refinery,
while attempting to put a band on
. fly wheel in motion ard was
caught by the arm making with
the wheel several revolutions sc.
vering his arm from his body fell
to the floor q distance of so feet
and received several internal il.
juries, he was attended by Drs.
Young and Tolson who pronounce
the wounds Of q very serious ma.
ture.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-12-08
N 0 I l G E.
LAND OFFICE, at New Orleans, La,
October 9th 1S83- :

LAND OFFICE, At New Orleans, La,
October 9Th 1881.
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing-named settler has filed notice OF
his intention to make final proof in sup-
port of his claim, and that eaid proof
will be made before the Judge or Clerk
of Court, at Abbeville, La, on the 14th
Of Dec. 1883, viz: Jean B. Hebert of
Vermilicn parish, La, for the w half Of
NV quarter and Sc quarter Of NV
quarter Of Section IS, T II SR 4 cast.
He names tho following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon,
and cultivation Ct said land, viz: J.
Leblanc and Oscar Leblanc, Of Vormil-
ion Parish, Louisiana.
Homestead No. 5O46.
G. B. DARRAL1, Register,
Nov. lO-'83-5t.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-12-08

State Of LouisianA-P,ri
Vermilion--25th District Cert
No $50.
Succession Of Sophie K,ls.
Notice b hereby given I'll
parties interested III tie said Il
cession, or having any oppoi6a
to make to the tablesu d dAt
and charges and Of scitlenna
Of the community between II
succs and Jacob Isaacs ssfyiM
Of said succession M n
the same in writing ii the0dnd
the clerk Of court witAiastea N
from the date hereof.
Given under my hand ~ 4
court, this 18th day d 0ubhs
1883.
LAsf1E BRoUssABD, Chi.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-12-08

State Of Loaisiana--25,h !
uo"rt--Parish Of Vern ,T lDlsta
/, p aassse,,o' Of Of p ,a a..,..
h''''ssard, to be appoj, alf
administrator ''aed
Notice is hereby e;v.,
parties interested + mn 9 I
succession, or having a., y
ton to make to the snnl;.. sllaf
said applicant to 6ls sat
IN writing. in the ofs.s
CLERK Of Court within 9
from the date hereof. y
Given under my hand !.
81 court this 24'h d, 4 !;
LAsrlB BRcussA,D. =.
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TUE MERIDIONAL.
PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY, BY
E. l. ADDISO n.
50 5O....PER YEAR....$2 so
# Il NJ .,

The MERrDIosAL, is published weekly
ia English and French, at two dollars
and dHy cents per annum payable in
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Advertisements will be inserted at Sl.U0
per square Of ten lines, or less, for each
insertion.
Advertisements published in English
and French will be charged for both Ian
guaecs.
No advertisement will be inserted for
less than two dollars and fifty cents.
Payment of all advertisements lie On
sidered due Immediately after their first
publication.
Advertisements not marked with the
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published until otherwise ordered, and
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Ten dollars in advance is required for
announcing candidates for Office ; and
election tickets or other job.work must
be paid for on delivery.
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State of Louis!aoa,-2s&
Court-Parish Of Vernitnr
SIS.
Succession Of Nicholas Booir..
Notice is hereby siya1h1
parties interested il da10-
cession, or having any
to make to the
debts and charges
succession to Gle e.
in writing in the onnsdK
clerk Of court within q
from date hereof
Given under my hand "a =
Of court this 10th dsyd M
1883.
LAsTIE BRoUssAaD.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-12-08

2 M ~
SCHOOL BOARD Aboe,l'l
La. Oct. 2Ulh isS3.-Tbe Ssaes !.
Board net this day pufee,asr
call. members present y; :.
e iwards. president ana s
in Williams and J Nag'er :
sent J Fl Putnam, n PERI,
Broussard and J Mofgao ~,
being no quorum present ss9 81
adjoo,nedts meet on The ~ 8
urday Of January 1854. ~.
w. W. EDWARDS, Presl0esl
j. N. WILLIAMS, SecFessIJ.
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Impv. .ant Notice.

All persons wishing to make publica-
tions of tableaux, etc, are hereby notl-
fed that from and after date said no
tees must be accompanied by the
printers fee, or same deposited with
the Clerk of Court, otherwise, they will
not be published. We cannot afford to
work for glory. mach less promises.
Aprrl LIST 1882.
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To The Pub''e.

The undersigned gives nsa 4
that be is prepared 70 e.se..
kinds Of joiner's work saca r.
ing coolers. cisterns, )o'esFss. M
All work delivered nDder
guarantee. -. Z. g
Aug-4-'S3.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-12-08

The 6remen's ball given last
Saturday night was we'll attended
and proved to be the source Of en-.
joyment as we'll as q handsome
revenue to the fire company.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-12-08
N O T C E

Persons owing State and Parish
Lies-eeo sre heroby notified thst
| am now in possession of the same,
and that they must be paid within
thirty days from date of this publ.
cation.
WV. W. KuEHL1NG,
Sheriff & Tax Collector.
Sept. 29th 1883.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-12-08

Work given out. On receipt
of your address we will make an
offer by which you can earn So to
81 evenings, at your home. Men,
women, boys or girls can do it.
81. C. Wilkinson & Co., 1875 and
1877 Fulton street, New York.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-12-08
STATE OF LOUISIANA
25rH DrsrR1cr Coulf
PARISH OF VERHILio5,
No. OCT.
No. 267.

Ert&lHhGz
Succession Of Alexandra TfalaG
Notice is hereby given q
Trahan adur, q =
succession has this dey fledh
in this Office pfayiag :
be discharged as such s1nls y
the next term Of The Diela
to be held and begpas
3rd Of September nsxss
Given under my hand ~ =
18th August 1883.
LAsTIE BRousslsD, CHI.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-12-08

Mr.. N. B. Trellue, of the firm
of N. B. Trellue & Co., of Patter.
sonville, La, was in town this
week looking after business con-
corning the firm.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-12-08

Political prisoners in Siberia
are represented as going mad and
committing suicide on account Of
the treatment they receive.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-12-08

Send so cents to E. J. Gray,
Box 500, Washington, b. c., for
samples Of Fancy Good and Nov.
elites, on which you can make
from $500 to $1,000 a day.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-12-08
FOR GOVERNOR:
F. 7. NICHOLS,
For Clerk District Court,
OF ASSUMPTION.

Mr.. EDIToR.-Please announce, in
your paper, that I am . Candidate tol
reelection to the Office Of Clerk OF
Court and Ex-Oficio Recorder, for this
parish. at the general election to be
held in April 1884.
LASTIE BROUSSARD.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-12-08
WASHINGTON LETTER.
(From our Regular Correspondent.
WASHINGTON, D. G.,
Nov. oath 1885,

In his annual report Admiral
David D. Porter, of the navy. re-
commends the establishment of I
post graduate class Of officers, who
should be afforded every opportu.
nifty to perfect themselves in the
higher branches Of education and
acquire a more pratical knowl'
edge of what they have been
taught at the Naval Academy.
If this system had been adopted
ten years ago our officers would
not now be perplexed in regard
to building ships and making guns.
Admiral Porter refers at length
to the new steel-armored vessels,
and calls attention to the necessi-
ty OF providing them with full sail
power, a ship Of war would make
but slow progress if she should
run out of coal in foreign waters
where the ports were closed against
-hn- He thinks tha Boston and
Atlanta are the smallest.sized com.
merco destroyers that should be
built. In case of war England
would arm her fast steamships
with heavy batteries, and in such q
case, Admiral Porter asks, how
long would it take q steamship
like the Oregon or Alaska to over
haul and capture small commerce
destroyers !" The ocean would
swarm with these coverted mer.
chants steamers, and they would
effectually control it. A class of
swift vessels like the Oregon and
Alaska should be built to contend
with heavy merchant vessels which
could beat off light cruisers.
Admiral Porter says the navy is
in as bad q condition as 1T was
at the breaking ont Of the civil
war, and that if pain the least
formidable of maritime powers,
went to the war with US she would
sweep our commerce from the
ocean, and our war vessels be
to prevent it.. lie con.
demns the policy Of building a
ships at a time, and insists
that we should have vessels with
speed and guns enough to hold
our own with any power in the
he considers it . mistake
to condemn vessels requiring an
but lay Of 20 per cent. for repairs,
md says under such a policy the
whole navy would disappear in q
ew years. He recommends the
building Of one or two iron clads
N the lakes for the protection in
ime Of war of the lake coast,
which is now entirely defenseless.
Porter pays a high com.
to the Military Academy,
which he says is vastly superior to
he Naval Academy.
THE SPEAKERsHIP.
Not even the smartest Philadel-
'hia lawyer can yet foretell the re.
alt of the speekership fight. Two
birds of the Democratic members
re yet to arrive. and naturally |.
hey will have very considerable /,
,terest in determining the fight. {
The Cox men claim and with !
,me apparent reason for it, that
g will get more votes from the
outh than his opponents conceded
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