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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-11-27
A COrsIcan vendetta.

1t is pity that Merimee, whose tales of
life in Corsica were about the best things
which he did, is not alive to relate the
story of the vendetta between the two fam
lilies of NicOli and Pietri, which has lasted
for seven years, and has only now been
brought to conclusion through the inter-
ventiOn of N. Jacques de Peretti, a friend
of both families. The feud arose during
the municipal elections in the village of
San GarInO, to which both families be-
longed. The Pietris defeated the NicOlis
at the poll, and the head of the family was
elected Mayor. A few days afterward he
was shot through the head, and though
there was no proof that the NicOlis
had murdered him, this was taken for
granted by his family, and twom of the
NicolI family were soon afterward ''fOund
dead" After this three of the Pietris
were murdered; and so the feud went on
for seven years, the other inhabitants be-
ing compelled to 90 around armed. and
being so eXasperated that they talked
about killing off both families as the only
means of securing tranquility. FOrtu-
nately, NJ. Jacques de Peretti, Mayor of
Leyie, neighboring town, determined to
intervene, and he succeeded after some
difficulty IN effecting a reconciliation. A
regular treaty was signed between the bel
llgerents; and upon q given day the men,
bers of both families assembled in the par
ish church, and took the following oath,
which was administered to them by the
priest: Here, in the presence of God and
Of this congregation, we swear, upon the
faith of Christians and upon the honor of
COrsicans, to lay down our arms from this
day and abandon all idea of revenge; liv-
ing in peace as we should have done here
tOfOre, and declaring unworthy the name
of Corsican any member OF our families,
should any such there be-which may
God forhid-whO is false to his or her
plighted troth." The two families then
exchanged the kiss of peace, and a for
NAL report of the proceedings was for
warded to and published in all the Cor
sican newspapers.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-11-27
sPENCER's CoNTEMPTOFC COURT
Judge Wylie Explains that the Culprit
is not Protected by Limitation.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Nov. Eek
Senator George L. Spencer was
brought before the District Terminal
Court, Judge Wylie sitting in
Chambers, at o'clock to-day, to answer
for contempt in having failed to obey
subpoena of court issued June II, 1882, at
which time he was wanted as witness in the
star route cases. EX-Secretary Boutwell,,
counsel for the defendant, moved that the
case be dismissed for cause, as follows:
First. That the case in relation to which
said contempt was committed is, as al
legged, has been disposed of and finally by
a verdict of the jury.
Second. That said contempt was COM
mitted, as alleged, at term Of court now
ended.
Third. That the records of the court
show that no fees were either paid or ten
dered to said Spencer when the subpoena
was served upon him, requiring him to
attend said court as witness in the case
in relation to which the contempt was
committed, as is alleged, and consequent
ly that said Spencer was never within the
jurisdiction of the court in the case
in which he was summoned to appear as
a witness was then pending.
Il. f. Merrick and George Bliss. of the
government counsel, briefly opposed the
mOJlOl. ana lle court ON6rGuIeu IL ana
Spencer was required to give bonds in
$500 for his appearance to answer.
Judge Wylie, in the delivery of his de-
cision, said that undoubtedly punishment
for contempt is inflicted for either of two
purposes one, because parties to the
cause are injured by the absence of the
witness, and the other, so that all persons
NAV know that it is not a safe thing
for any man to treat with contempt
the process of court. A court
without authority to enforce its processes,
would be said to be contemplate, not in
its personality, but as an instrument for
the administration of justice. The ques-
tiOn now was whether the witness could
be punished for disobeying the process of
a court, which required his presence at
the hrst star route trial. No
limitation was placed upon the power
of court to inquire into the matter, and
there was every reason why it should in
quire into it. The authority and dignity
of the court depended upon that very
thing, and If it had no power after the end
of a term, if cOntumacious witness might
snap his fingers at court after hay-
ing defed its authority. then a
court was really contemplate, not in its
personality but as an instrument for the
administration of justice. He disagreed
with the counsel in the opinion that
another Judge at another term could not
inflict punishment for contempt. A
court had no personality in regard to
jurisdiction of this kind, and one Judge
might entertain the question as well as
another. With regard to the matter Of fees,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-11-27

Secretary of the Senate raised the Bible.
Washington bent low, and audibly saving
Il swear, so help me God.' reverentlv kissed
the book. 1T is done," cried the Chancellor
Long live George Washington, Presi-
dent of the United States.' Long live
George Washingtonw shouted the people in
one resounding cry of eXultation. "LOng live
George w Washington" rang all the bells and
roared all TIE cannon of a continent. 'sLOng
1--we George Washington" echoed every heart
and voice in the world that pleaded and beat
Tor liberty. Almost a hundred years have
passed, but more reverently, more universal
", more gratefully now than ever in all civ
lllzed lands in which the greatness of his ex-
ample has exalted the estimate of human char
acter and the standard of human conduct,
every people fervently proIOngs the prayer,
Long 1--we George Washingtonn'
At the close of Mr.. Curtis grafton, in
which he highly eulOgized the Father OF
HIS Country, the vast assemblage united
IN singing "Old Hundred" "Praise
God, From Whom All Blessings
Flow" after which Assistant
Bishop Henry c. Potter pronounced the
benediction and the vast crowd dispersed.
thousands of persons witnessed the cere-
monies from windows of the adjacent
buildings. The street everywhere pre-
sented the appearance of having a pave
ment of umbrellas.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-11-27
FRANCE NOT TO FIGHT.
Renewed Reports that English Media
tiOn has Been Accepted.

tiOn has Been Accepted.
BERLIN, Nov. 26.-The Paris cores
pondent of the Cologne Gazette says that
even if the Chinese regulars opposed the
French in Tonquin, France will not con-
slider it casus belli. She will not blockade
the Chinese coast nor lombard maritime
towns, especially from fear of complica-
tions with England. France is convinced
that British shippers would not
respect blockade If in case
of a blockade the French should capture
English vessels it is feared that England
would be compelled to interfere seriously.
There is, therefore, reason to believe that
NJ. Ferry has favorably received the offer
of English mediation unless China de-
clares war. After the attack on Bacninh
hOstilities will remain semi-Official and
will be confined to the Red River Delta.
PARIS, Nov. 26.-The departure of Mar
quis Tseng, the Chinese Ambassador,
from this city is believed to be imminent.
LONDON, Nov. ga dispatch from
MarseilleS says that it is rumOred that
$4,000 men will be modified Immediately
for China, and that Gen. Campenon, Min
lister of War, is negotiating for the SER
vices of ten great transports by which to
forward the troops to their destination.
The French gunboat Lynx left Haid Zuong
soon after the arrival of reinforcements.
The Lynx and Leopard have gone to Oc-
cupy the river near Bacninh in order to
cut off the Chinese retreat.
LONDON, Nov. p, l A. M.-The DdiIg
Ne,0S has dispatch from Nagasaki, Ja-
pan, dated November 26, saying that the
British Wan-Of-war Audacious, the flag
ship of the Admiral of the Chinese squad
ron, which was recently docked there for
repairs, has been under instructions tele-
nh ha Il
and the vessel is now in the harbor with
steam up awaiting further orders. Two
vessels of the fleet have already sailed for
the China sea from Yokohama.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-11-27
ARTHUR's SECOND MESSAGE.

Malone Working Hard to Have Him
Wave the Bloody Shirt of the Vir-
ginia Election.
WASHINGTON, Nov. Ex-senator Ma
hone has seen the President several
times since Virginia flew up and
hit him in the face. He is reported to
have had but a very doubtful reception
and encouragement at the hands of the
President. But still Malone goes to see
Mr.. Arthur every now and then. 1t is
said by those well posted in admnistra-
tiOn affairs that Malone is urging the
President to refer to the Danville busi-
ness in his annual message. 1t is
very probable that the leading would
be Tevivalists of the ''bloOdy-shirt''
have been, and are, doing the
same thing. Arthur's first message to
Congress was remarkable in that he was
the first President since the war who in
his annual communication to that body
did not discuss with more or less
acrimony the Southern question. 1t need
not surprise you if Arthur's second mes
sage does not go back to the old rut. He
will probably discuss Danville with cap
proprate recommendations" In fact, it
is almost known to certainty that he
will
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-11-27
A CRANK'S MAD FREAK.
He Accuses an Innocent Farmer of Mu
der and Nearly Has Him Lynched.

He Accuses an Innocent Farmer of Muir
der and Nearly Has Him Lynched.
JACKSON, MICH, Nov. 26.-Yesterday
afternoon man representing himself as
Col. w. p. Perry, of Pinkerton's detective
force, applied to G. b. Bush, Superlntend-
ent of the Michigan Central Railway, for
special engine TO 90 to Mason, small
station so miles north of this place, in
quest of the murderer of the Crouch fam
lily. Superintendent Bush, supposing him
to be as represented, granted his
request. Perry went to Mason. Sc
cured the assistance of the Sheriff,
Of Ingham county, and arrested farmer
named Andrews, living eight miles west of
Mason, bringing him to jackson at mid
night. Considerable excitement was
caused by the arrest, and thousands
crowded to the depot awaiting the arrival
of the special engine, with threats of
lynching the prisoner. The engine was
stopped and the prisoner was conveyed to
Jail to avoid the mob. Perry turns out to
be a crank and eX-convict named How
ard, and Andrews is a respectable farmer,
who stopped at the hotel on the night of
the murder. Sheriff Winney examined
into the facts and sent Andrews back to
his home
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-11-27
A SCARE AT BIRMINGHAM.
The Lynching of Houston Incites the
Blacks, and the Military Called Out.

The Lynching of Houston Incites the
Blacks, and the Military Called Out.
BIRMINGHAM, ALA, Nov. 26.-Hearing of
threats Of lawlessness by negroes in the
city the Mayor last night, at 10 80 o clock,
ordered out two military companies-one
infantry and the other artillery-tO pro-
tect the town. The negroes have been
incensed and threatening retaliation ever
since the lynching of Louis Houston for
the attempted outrage of white lady on
Thursday night, charging that the
Jailer willingly surrendered the pris-
oner to the mob on Saturday
night, and that the authorities
neglected to take any measures to prevent
the lynching. Early last night groups of
negroes were observed in different places
threatening to burn the jail and the house
OF the woman who identified Houston as
her assailant. By 10 o'clock the negroes
had entirely disappeared from the streets,
and none could be found at the places
where they usually cOngregated, no SER
vices being held at any of their churches.
The military remained on duty all night
and were relieved this morning. A mount
ed Gatling gun stands to-day on one of the
principal streets. The intended victim of
Houston is Northern lady and recently
came to live here.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-11-27
THE COTTON CONVENTION.
A Review of Its Efforts for the New Or
leans ExpOsitinn's Success.

Review of Its Efforts for the New Or
leans ExpositiOn's Success.
VICKSBURG, Nov. 26.-Among the reso-
lutiOns adopted at the session of the Cot
ton Planters Association, just closed, was
one urging liberal appropriations from
the Legislatures of all States, for
making collective State exhibits at New
Orleans next year, and asking
counties and cities to cooperate
The delegates from the State of Mssis-
sippi led off with a strong memorial to
the Legislature to appropriate $4,000
The convention, as a whole, cOncurred
in this memorial, thus making it an ap-
peal to the Legislatures Ofthe twelve States
represented. The main resolution
applied to the United States Government
for an appropriation of not less than
$4,000 to aid each State and Territory in
making collective State exhibits under
joint control of the respective Governors
and Commissioners to be appointed by
the President of the United States. Also
requesting the government to make an
exhibit from the several departments, the
same as made at the Philadelphia Centen-
nial. The government was asked TO do this
because the Exposition is to be held un-
der its auspices, according to act of
Congress, the President of the United
States having already appointed an ac-
tive commission for its management, and
extended invitations to all foreign gov
ernments to participate, thus proclaim
ing to the world its scope and
objects as national and International
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-11-27
FANATTCISM'S VICTORY.
THE LONDON "GRAPHIC,S, ART
IST THE SOLE SURVIVOR.

His Fate Doubtful, as He is a Prisoner
at Ell Obeid-Egyptian CONSERVATION
Evident on Every Hand-Foreigners
Leaving khartOum by Boat and the
City Very Insecure.
LONDON, Nov. ga dispatch from
hhartoum says that the defeat Of Hicks
Pasha occurred on the 4th inst. The cor
respondent at Cairo sends the following:
NIhe Governor of KhartOum telegraphs
that two chiefs state that the report Of the
defeat of Hicks Pasha is false, that Hicks
Pasha is at Ell Dheide, and that Ell Mahdi
has been killed." 1t is thought that this
report refers to the first days fighting, in
which Hicks was successful.
A Khartoum dispatch says that the
Arabs report large force of rebels close
TO hhart0um. Ell Mahdi has issued or
ders to all tribes not to send corn TO Khar-
toum. The dispatch says: 'sWe only
have food for month. There are only
1000 men here to defend nearly four
miles of lines of communication 1t is
perfectly useless to attempt to hold Khar-
toum, where the population is a slumber-
ing volcano. The land line of retreat is
closed and the river line may be stopped
tomorrow. The rebels are holding the
cliffs overhanging the river below us"
PARIS, Nov. 26.-The journal Des De-
bats says that if England should abandon
Egypt, barbarians now at its doors would
occupy the country and civilization
would suffer an immense loss. lie S0leU
fears that England will seek to comDen-
safe herself for the loss of the Soudan by
taking the Island of Hal Noir off Ton
quin, and advises France to accept Eng
lands assistance in the far East without
paying for it too dearly.
CAIRO, Nov. 26.-Official advices admit
that Europeans are leaving Khartoum by
boats. Two transports with gendarmes
leave Suez tomorrow for Suakim. Baker
Pasha viii probably command the eXpedi-
tion. Plans are being prepared for the
fortiticatiOn of Assouan, which is on the
right bank of the Nile.
The Khedive to-day reviewed a number
OF troops about to start for Suakin. Mill
tary critics were not favOrably impressed
by their appearance. Emissaries of Ehl
Mahdl have arrived in TripOli and Algeria,
and although Optimist reports are not be-
lieved. the possibility of the Egyptian
Soudan army being safe is being again
discussed.
ALEXANDRIA, Nov. 26.-The Egyptian
corvette Sakhra and the French cruiser
Internal have been ordered to Suabim.
CAIRO, Nov. y, 2 A. M.-CoI. COstlogan
sends a message from Khartoum dated
Nov. %, saying that Mr.. Visitelli, the
artist of the London Graphic, is the sole
survivor of the recent battle with El Nah
dis forces, and that he is prisoner at
El Obeid. Col. COstlogan says that the
situation is most critical
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-11-27
AT THE STATE CAPITAL.
The DeFOOr Trial in Progress, and a
Haul of ~, 900 Made by Burglars.

The DeFOOr Trial in Progress, and a
Haul of 81 200 Made by Burglars.
ATLANTA, Nov. 26.-Rev. r. C. Foute,
of st. Philips Church, formerly of Savan-
nah, has telegraphic call to the rector
ship of Grace Church, in San Francisco,
which he has under consideration and
which may be accepted.
The DeFoor murderers, so called, are on
trial to-day in the Superior Court. Asa
Dunn was once tried and convicted of
the crime, but on his second trial was ac-
quilted. Frank L. Harralson who de-
Tended him, is equally certain that the
present parties are innocent and will
finally be acquitted.
Professional burglars and safe robbers
continue their operations here success
fully. Last night the saloon of James
Askew, on Marietta street, was burglar
lied and the safe robbed of about 81, 900 in
cash ana valuable papers.
Heavy rains fell yesterday and it is
damp TODAY,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-11-27
Actor Arnott,s Fall

NEW YORK, Nov. 26.-Edward Arnott
the well-known actor, who threatened a
short time ago to kill John A. Stevens
manager of the Windsor Theatre, was
taken to police station tonight in q
state of insanity brought on by excessive
drinking. He begged to be sent on the
island tor few weeks to recuperate. but
was transferred to Bellevue Hospital.
where he will be treated. Arnott is an
Englishman, and came here several years
ago as a member of Wallack's company,
He was with the Union Square Company
and subsequently with Kate CIaXton, and
as an actor was successful.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-11-27
A BLOODY FIGHT AT A WE'LL.
Rival Claimants Pit their Employees
Against Each Other.

Rival Claimants Pit their Employees
Against Each Other.
PITTsBURG, Nov. 26.-The contest for
possession of the natural gas we'll in
Murrayville and Westmoreland county,
resulted in bloody riot to-day. A party
of laborers employed by the company in
possession were fired upon by party en-
ployed by the contestant claimant. One
man was instantly killed, three others are
probably fatally injured and a number of
others are less seriously hurt.
PTTTsBURG, Nov. q, 2 A. M.-Later ad-
vices from the scene of the riot in West
moreland county shows that the man who
was killed was the leader of the aggres-
siVe party and had himself previously as
saulted and fatally wounded waUchman
employed by the parties in possession.
The aggressors were driven away, but
there is much bad blood in the neIghbor-
hood and both parties are mastering all
their strength for another fight. The
Sheriff is on hand with pOsSe
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-11-27

WAsHINGTON, Nov. 26.-An official OF
the Department of Justice to-day said
that he did not think that the present adj
ministratiOn would have an opportunity
of appointing Il successor to Circuit Judge
Erskine. 1t is the impression here that
Judge Erskine will not retire during
President Arthur's administration. He
is nettled because he was shifted from
one judicial district to the other, and on
that account it is thought will hold on to
his Judgeship in order to prevent Arthur
from appOinting his SUCCESSOR
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-11-27
Spanish Military Changes

MADRID, Nov. 26.-The government has
decided to disband ten regiments of in
fantry and to substitute therefor one regi-
ment of artillery. 1t has also ordered an
increase of pay of all ranks up to that of
caDtaiu
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-11-27
OUTRAGED AND MURDERED
The Shocking Fate of "a I7-Year-OId
Girl Revealed by Her Corpse.

Girl Revealed by Her Corpse.
NEWARK, N. j., Nov. 26.-Yesterday
afternoon two men walking in field near
Eagle Rock avenue, West Orange, found
the dead body OF a young girl with her
throat cut in two places. She had been
outraged, and there were evidences of a
desperate struggle. The girl was identi-
fled as Phoebe Paullin, daughter of Da-
vid ). Paullin, who lived near by. She
was aged II years. She was sent to
Orange yesterday afternoon and on her
way back she was to stop at friends
house over night. and her absence excited
no alarm. She was on her way home
when she was murdered. The girl was
dragged several hundred feet away from
the road
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-11-27
BROOKLYN'S BIG BRIDGE.
The Supreme Court Decides that 1t i.
Not Nuisance.


Not a Nuisance.
WASHINGTON, Nov. ga decision was
rendered by the United States Supreme
Court to-day in the Brooklyn bridge case
of A. B. Miller against the Mayor, ETC., of
the city of New York. This was a suit to
restrain tie building of the suspension
bridge between New York city and Brook
lyN, and To have 1t declared a nuisance on
the ground that it affected and injurious
ly modified the navigation of the East
river. The court holds that inasmuch as
the bridge was duly authorized both by
Congress, through the Secretary of War,
who declared, after full and careful ex-
animation, that the proposed bridge, if
built so IS to be 13j feet above
mean high water, would not in
juriOusly modify navigation of the river,
it cannot now be declared nuisance or
an unlawful structure. The complain
ant has not shown such injury as entities
him to reliet, and the decree OF the court
below dismissing his bill is affirmed.
Opinion by Justice Field.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-11-27

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Nov. 26.-The
firms of 5. b. Lowe and Lowe 81 Kirk
made assignments to-day. The aggregate
liabilities are about $4,000 and the assets
about $4,000 Lowe S Kirk were in the
foundry and machine business and S. b.
Lowe was a manufacturer of metallic
paints and was engaged in a general iron
commission business. The cause of the
failures was too much business on too
little capital. About half of the liabili-
ties are held here and the balance abroad
among dealers in machinery and metals.
BOsTON, Nov. 26.-The Chelsea Iron
Foundry Company has suspended pay
ment. IHhe liabilities are not stated
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-11-27

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 26.-The case of the
State vs.. Ed. Butler, Jos. ii. McIntire,
Frank Latz, and David w. Caruth, Police
Commissioners, who We're indicted by the
last grand jury Tor conspiracy in regard
TO the recent police aud gambling
scandals, was called to-day in the Court
of Criminal Correction. A special jury
was impaneled, and the case will 90 to
trial. The State Attorney will be as
sisted by the attorney of the Law and Or
der League.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-11-27
Steamers DAMAGED by a Gale

LONDON, Nov. 26.-The British steam
ers CASTILLO, from Savannah, and Sports
man, which have arrived at Liverpool
had boats smashed and their decks swep
during the voyage.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-11-27
Wolff ReaIIv i'm Earnest

LONDON, Nov. 26.-The Times says that
it is now considered certain that Wolff 5
Internal machines would have been used
against the German Embassy within a
few hours if they had not been seized.
Their effect would have been similar to
the explosion at the Praed street station
of the Metropolitan Underground Rail-
way. ''There is no reason to believe"
the Times says, ''that the plotters were
only anxious to produce alarm,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-11-27

NYIREGYHAzA, HUNGARY, Nov. ga
duel with swords was fought to-day be-
tween Herr Ha,lmann, one of the defend
ing counsel in the recent trial of the
Jews charged with numbering a girl for
ritual purposes, and Herr Way, of the
Police Commission, whom the former had
accused of torturing Jewish prisoners.
Herr Way was severely wounded in the
chest