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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07
Fatnl Railroad Accident.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
ST.. LOUIS, Aug. GA passenger train
on the Kansas and Texas division OF the
Missouri Pacific road encountered q
broken rail near Whitesborough, Texas, at
3 O'Clock this morning, and the entire
train was thrown from the track.
Mcmahon, the express messenger, was
fatally injured and several passengers
were slightly hurt. No details have yet
been received.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07
New Jersey Republicans.

Associated Press Dispatch by special Wires.
TRENTON, Aug. 6-The Republican
stste convention was called to order at
IL 80 p m. by GA Hobart, who nominated
TX. Pangborn Of Je. sey CITY for chairman,
and he was chosen without opposition.
lie made speech, reviewing the history
Of the Republican party and charging
free trade principles upon the Democracy.
At the close Of President Pangborn's
speech, E. J. Anderson, Sylvester Lyttle
and W. Watkins, Jr., were elected seoreta.
ries. 1t was resolved that all resolutions be
referred without debate. The convention
then adjourned for one hour.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07
A California Marriage.

SAN FRANCISCO. August Aired Sharon,
son Of ex Senator Sharon and Mrs. Louise
Breckenridge, daughter Of Lloyd Tevis,
president Of the Wells Fargo Express
Company and divorced wife OF Hon. o. Z.
Breckenridge, son Of the late Vice Presi-
dent, were married last night At the resi-.
denoe Of Lloyd Tevis in this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07

Associated Press Dispatch by special Wires.
PHILADELPHIA. August Recommendations.
weak Philadelphia a Erie, IL Reading,
IA Pennsylvania, 5BI6 Lehigh Valley,
6iEl; United Companies or New Jersey, 1872 I;
Northern, Psoitc, 224 do. preferred, 5'1f I;
Northern Central, =; Lehigh Navigation,
1877; Nnrristown, It's; Central Transportation,
80; Buffalo, N Y, q Philadelphia, ~; Little
Bcbuylkill, E9H,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07
Conservation OF am Altar.

The handsome marble altar erected in
St. MAry's Catholic Church by Mullan &
Son Of Baltimore, was oonsecrated Sum
day morning by Bishop Becker. The
ceremony was very impressive and was
followed by the bishop celebrating the
holy sacrifice Of the mass. AT vespers
the altar was Handsomely decorated and
illumined. Its cost was $3.50.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07
SMYRNA.

Special Correspondence Of Gazette and Journal.
sMyRNA, August 6.-The heavy rains
have assisted the farmers in blowing
'fallow and now much ground can be seen
turned up. Damage to the peach crop is
feared, however, as some OF the imme
diste varieties are already decaying.
A load Of wstermelons from Millington
sold readily in town yesterday, at from 16
to Is cents apiece. -.
The excursion to Cape May to-day was
fairly pstronized.
LAssell Il WheatmAn have just flushed
for DR.. Z. Morris Cloak handsome one
man carriage, which weighs but 100
pounds. -.....M .. ..
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07

Special Correspondence of Gazette and journal.
SMyRNA, August b.-The heavy rairs
prevented many people Of town last Sum-
day from attending the camp meeting,
near Pearson's Corner. The Rev. J. B.
Quigg Of Smyrna was present and in the
afternoon delivered an excellent sermon.
II the weather Is good, the attendance
from town will be fair.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07
A PBNINsULAR LYNCHINa PARTY
A big Piece OF News which Lacks
CONFIRMATION.

Baltimore, August ga rumor has
reached this city, through officers Of the
steamer Eastern Shore, that two gangs Of
italian aud negro laborers had des-
perate fight in Northampton Co., Va, in
the latter part Of last week, and that an
Italian boss had been killed. This so
enraged the foreigners that they made an
onslaught on the negro camp, capturing
10 of the darkies and hanging them.
The place is remote from the telegraph
and no confirmation Of the affair can yet
be had.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07

At 10 O'Clock Monday morning Sheriff
Martin sold at public sale the stock and
other effects Of the deiunot firm Of John
w. Diefendorf & Co., olothiers. The
sale took place on the premises at Fourth
and Market streets and s9,315 was
realised. The purchaser was 8. A.
MaoSllistar. Rgu,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07
sunk at SEQ by = Collision

LONDON, Aug. A collision at SEES
occurred between the British briggs Belle
Star, bound from Bear river, N. s., for
Queenstown, and the Richard Owen,
from Cardiff for 81. Johns, N. F. The
latter was sunk, and four Of her crew
were drowned. The rest Of the crew are
at QueenstoWn,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07
FOREIGN.
A Terrible Collision = Fuller r

A Terrible Collision = Fuller Par
ticuIars Of the Wreck OF the DiOne.
LONDON, August 4.-The following par
tioulArs have been learned regarding the
collision and sinking Of the steamer
Dione In the Thames Saturday night (:
There were great many pleasure pass
enRers on board the vessel. II
was clear, moonlight night.
The oollisi occurred at about
midnight with the large iron
steamer Camden, just off Gravesend.
The Dione's port side was stove in, and
she keeled over and sunk in two minutes.
Those who were saved rushed on deck
and jumped overheard half dressed, aud
were rescued by tugs.
The scenes are described IS terrible
and heartrending. Ladies' implored
men to save their children. Many women
were carrying infants. One mother
placed her infant on q floating crate.
The crate dritted away but was found
later off the Thames Haven, the infant
alive and sound. The captain OF the
Dione was saved but wss badly hurt.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07

Associated Press Dispatch by special Wires.
New York, Ans. 6,-General Logan Ia
still at the Fifth Avenue Hotel. He re-
ceived a number OF callers to-day, among
them John ]. 0'Brien and Bernard Biglin.
The general again visited the national
Republican committee rooms and said he
would 90 to West Point on Friday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07

Register Biggs granted letters Of ad-
ministrstion as follows, Tuesday; To
John White, on the estate Of the late
Isabella White Of this city; Clayton C.
Choate, ON the estate Of ths late James h.
GsAry Of Middletown; RmmA p. Shilling,
on the estate Of the late Rev. John
Shilling Of this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07
Death OF DIR. Mcdonald.

Dr.. Duncan ]. Mcdonald, surgeon and
dentist, died at his home, No. $40 King
street, Monday afternoon. He was
about 26 years old and came to this city
about two years ago. His remains were
taken 10 CanadA, his birthplace, Tuesday
morning for burial.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07
THE RUINs Ar WASHINGTON.

Hunting for the Dead-workmen
-. Removing the Debris.
The rear portion Of the United States
Hotel, on Pennsylvania avenue,in Wash.
ington, tumbled down Sunday night, bury.
ing seven or eight persons, all employees
Of the hotel, in the ruin.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07
KiIled by Failing RoclEs.

Associated Press Dispatch by special wires.
SHENANDOAH, Pa, Aug. Ca Polander
named Buxyuen was instantly killed and
Frank Waters, . single man, fatally in
jured At Indian Ridge Colliery this morn
ing by fall OF rock.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07
pIerendorf q 90. Reopen.

John W. Dieiendorf & Co., olothiers At
Fourth & Market streets, have salts
factorily adjusted their financial difi-
culties. Their store was reopsned
Tuesday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07

PHILADELPHIA. August 5.-noon.-Stocks.
weak Philadelphia a. Erie, u Reading,
Al; Pennsylyania, $50; Lehigh Valley,
Northern, Pscitic. 22S6 do. preferred, 5'h I;
Northern Central, = Lehigh Navigation,
~; Norristown, IT'S Central Transportation,
80; Buffalo, Y, q Philadelphia, ~; Little
Schuylkill, t9h.
sew York marhsss.
AasooiAEtd Presn Dispascn pY Special Wiss,.
NEW YORK. August 6.-Flour, State and
western dull in some cases n trifie lower
superfine state. e. 70aS 25 extras, do .IS30aS so
hoop Onto ss4Oa4; chcios do. s4.Oih6; supporting
Western, $40 APPS; common TO good extra
| do. 81 3laS7O; choice do, do, k3.75a6OO;
dull and easy; common to fair extra,
S3.50a4.6O; good to choice do 81 55a6 -.
Wheat, heavy, hsAc lower: with b,s z yer, very
moderate business go REQ s,e august
November, 97zsa9Sc.: December, ss9kaY9A ;
January, 81 OF; eburary, sl.O2yzalI2sG.
Corn. dull, a shade lower; mixed Western
spot 56aBic.; do. future, iMa6Sc.
Oats, August and September Lsa1zc, higher,
others q shade lower; No. August, 35a35 xc.;
september, Sis6a3lNc.; October, 5i1Sc.; state,
| 4Oaa7c. western, S7a47c.
Pork, quiet; mess, sl85OaI6 rs.
lard, opened higher; later easier; steam,
T.75.
Butter, quiet and very Arm.
Cheese, firm.
Spirits of turpentine, dull $40.
Western eggs, nrm; T1SalSc'
new YORK stOekA.
...oc,atao Pyaas a,oh Inv sueo,al N,reK.
ss'H -, - .. q 49,. 60.
NEW YORK, AuRnst =. a A. noon o nls - ,s seoohs:
stea2y' m9ney,ias; SiT ~ os'g. oiS' np,aa
~ Hndson' III. Erie i8I Adams. iso
/ Michigan Central, 20; Lake Shore, SBk
| Illinois Central, 1913 Pittsburg, 1888 Rock
| Island, lliS Fort WAYNE, l24A western
Union, ok; Wabash, 81; New Jersey Central,
/ 6l1S; Ontario d Western, l2A
aslssnr.re Market.
|
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07

Mrs. K. 8. B. Butler died on Saturday
evening. She was about 81 years Of age
and q member Of Grace NJ. 4. Church and
Sunday. school.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07

Letters testamentary have been granted
10 Thomas =. Armstrong upon the will Of
the late John Wall Of Newark.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07

Bricks made Of cork now constitute one Of
the new German industries. They would
work up well in building lighthouses. Hart.
ford Post
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07
aARRET QUOTATIONS..


Wilmington Markets.
Breadstutfs corrected daily by the William
Lea & Son Co
auWA nayfrFRq
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07

WKsT PHILADELPHIA STOCK YARDS, Aug.
4.-Cattle market active receipts, 1000 head +;
market, Lakc. higher. -
Sheep, market active receipts, 1900 head ;
prices 70 higher than last week.
Hogs, market fair receipts, 500 head; sell
/ ing, 7JkaSc.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07
BryER AND HAHBoR,

Extracts From the Annual Report
OF Major Heuers
WAsHIEoTos, August 4-Msjor Heusr
Of the corps OF engineers, has forwarded
to General Newton, chief Vi engineer,
his annual report upon the improvement
OF creeks, rivers and haibors in Pennsyl.
vania, New Jersey and delaware. APP
pended Is q tabulstsd statement Of the
money available and the money asked for
on the Delaware river and Delaware
waters, for the fiscal year ending June
Both, 1886:
Available Asked For,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07

VIENNA, August a Severe earthquake
shocks were felt yesterday in Foca in
Bosnia,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-08-07

The last body believed to have been
buried under the fallen walls OF the
United States Hotel at Washington, that
of Henry Hail, the oolored pantry boy,
was exhumed Monday afternoon. Late
in the afternoon parrot, the property Of
Bedding, the proprietor of the hotel, was
had been imprisoned for about 20 hours,
II was quite lively when discovered, and
bit ssvagely at the man who took 1t out,
drawing blood from his finger. The
parrot is a good talker, and his first
salutation to the workman when found
was "Go away and stop Pm tired"
When taken to its owner the latter
asked: "Polly, how are you f' To which
the bird replied: GAN right, but
thirsty"
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-04-04
SAN ANTONIO.
Accident to Senior Rios-An Alleged
Counterfeiter Jniled:-A
Local Verdict.

Specialize the Gazette.
San Antonio, April 3.-Senor Rios.
private secretary TO Gov. Madiero. of
Coahuila, Mexico, while stepping from
u street ear last night was thrown TO
the ground, his head striking n
rock and intlicting Il very ugly wound.
lie narrowly escaped death.
Robt. Hill, aged about fifty, was
Jailed to-day, charged with passing
counterfeit American dollars. He
hailed from Mexico, where It IL sun.
posed the spurious coin, much ot
which has been placed in circulation
in saloons and gambling houses, /.
made. The spurious imitation is vel
| executed.
Much indignation exists over YER
diet III our district court to-day. ac
quitting hackman named Tullis o,
the charge OF aggravated assault and
battery. Tullis struck Policeman
Rips over the head with LOADED
whip because the officer ordered hin
TO move his hack to the appoInte,
stand. Several perjury prosecutions
may grow out of the case.
Inc West Texas presbytery mel
mere to-day In annual session, will
Rev. DIR. Wright OF Austin ms modera
tor. The attendance will be increased
by the incoming trains. The onl,
work OF the session was the election q
John Griffin of Lampasas as mode
rator, when the presbytery adjourned
until tomorrow morning.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-04-04
PARIS.
North Texas Observation-Disclosures.
en- Chimes and Silver Bells
The School Tax.
Special 10 the Gazette.

Special 10 the Gazette.
Paris, April 3.-The North Tsx,s
congregational association adjonrn.J
THIS morning after very pleasant and
profitable meeting. Several mens,.ras
were adopted that viii conslderai,i,.
advance the cause of CongrerafInns}
ism IN Texas, one Of which was to ,aL =
me initiatory steps towards buildI,,r, y
caiiege especially IN the Interest ~
Sohgregationists. sherman was co..
ieelrd rs The next place of ineeting
MI. ID. III, Mncre aud Miss AIs,,ar
ownby were married ut the resldana'.
o. The brides mother ON last eyening
hcy., Charles Mauion pronouuelng n g
words that made them man ana S it.s
reception was given the han,',,
couple at the residence Of DIR. and uur99
y. T., Hooks. sister Of the brideyroa'aas' '
whieh was all that elegance ami 49,
could make 1t. Friends manifassaSg
tneir regards and affection for Inc h,,d',
aud bridegroom by sending manv va'
uanie and costly presents. '"''
Judge aud Mrs R..R. Gaines os,o
utated their silver wedding ON No.
uay night. The presents for the oil
sion We're beautiful and indlcati w. ..Vs
'he friendship OF many. W
fsris voted IN favor OF a scboo,
e SIM tuesday not TO exceed fifty cents ' aa
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-04-04
THE STATE CAPITAL.
Payment Of Interest on County Bonds
Department Notes.
Gov. Ireiand's Refusal II Recognize .
Wired RequisitiOn.
special 10 the Gazette.

special 10 the Gazette.
Austin. April 3.-McCullough coun
ty paid today 1886 interest on Slu, -
worth Of bonds held by The permanent
school fund. This ~ the first pay
ment Of int rest on county bonds pur
chased by that fund.
The Northwest Texas horse company
Of 4 lbany flied an amended charter
Increasing the capital stock from SIS
0Ol to $50 geo.
The county Judge of BosIuc county
WINS here to-day endeavorng to place
Sls 900 worth of county bonds with
tue permanent school fund which,
however, l. exhausted. He also has
$I3 Geo OF government of four and one
half per cents. belonging 10 the coun-
ty school fund Of Bosque, which 1t Is
proposed to sell at n premium and in
vest the proceeds in more lucrative &C.
curitiosa nj par.
Pearsall aud Temple have applied for
q white summer normal school.
The 10000 of the permanent uni
v.rsity fund invested last month was
placed IN state bonds OF five per cents,
and short run seven per cents. The
prices paid were respectively Sl,2D aud
SI.25.
Press criticisms upon Governor Ire
land In regard to his reply to the de-
mqnd made upon him by Governor
McEnery of Louisiana, represent him
AK refusing to honor the requisition Of
the latter. The fact is, the requisitlon
has not arrived. Governor Ireland re-
fused to hold criminal on wire no
from Governor McEnery that
1t had been forwarded, which would
have been plain stretch Of authority.
In his reply TO the request the former
merely referred to the gross insult late
ly perpetrated by the latter rs one rea-
son why he should receive no more
than the law demands.
Frank Brown, who stole DIR. Shoots
watch and was arrested at Waco, was
found guilty In the district court to-
day and given three years in the pen
itentiary.
The reports ofthe recorder for March
show the total amount of fines 81 ,759,
Of which 5 2SS was collected in cash.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-04-04
WACO.
Carver's Exhibliion-Tllc Santa Fe
O!lise-rostal Receipts
Penetrating.
Special TO the Gazette.

tchte-CulllnB.
Special TO the Gazette.
Waco, April 3.-Curvef's exhibition
Ia big thing. His street parade this
morning drew out crowds on side
walks and balconies as though circus
were in town, aud the attendance at
the driving park this afternoon was
very large. Carver's shooting was as
founding.
Business men here are bringing
strong influences to bear on the Gulf,
Colorado Il Santa Fe railroad to re-
open its freight and passenger office
here. 1t Is contended that Waco IL Il
place of enough commercial impoI-
lance to warrant the maintenance
Of the Office.
The business of the Waco postoflice
shows II falling-oH of $5iG for The quar-
ter ended March 3lst, as compare d
with the corresponding quarter of 1888.
The oihclals account for this by the re.
duced rate Of letter postage, which has
cnrtailed the sale Of stamps.
| Two farmers from the eastern nor
ton Of the county this morning report
more ience.cutting in that section. II
IL absolutely wantOn, AZ the pastures
ate not large and do not inc.ose wa
| ter.
The ladies Of the Christian churcl
gave an enjoyable musical and literar,
entertainment tonight. presenting
very attractive programme.
CITY and county collectors are still
receiving money for taxes, although
the delinquent period commenced OF
the first of March.
A frost was feared last night AN
fruit-growers We're uneasy, hut peacl
es, etc, We're safe this morning.
The city council Is holding its reg,
lar monthly meeting tonight, with n
exciting or important episodes up
this writing.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-04-04
GAINESVILLE.
Local aud Congressional Politics
Home News Personal.

Home News Personal.
special To tine Gazette
Clarksville, April 3.--Local politics
have been quite animated for several
weeks past. There were two aspirants
for legislative honor-, Hon. "A. NJ.
Taylor, who served in the last legisla.
ture, and the Hon. J. s. Burks, who
served in the Seventeenth. This week
Mr.. Bulls prints II card in the local
papers, in which he formally with
draws from the canvass, owing to the
health of his family. This leaves no
one III the field now but Taylor.
Miss ELLA ltagen, one of our most
estimab'e ladies, is now very low with
Brights disease, and fears are enter
tanned Of her recovery.
We have had some beautiful farm.
ing weather uflate aud our farmers are
about through planting corn.
j. II. Fleming, who went from here
TO Austin to live, came back with lis
family Il few days since and will be
content from this time on To remain in
old Red River.
The foundation for our new court
house is now being laid. After this
handsome and capaciOus stone edifce
is completed, our town will begin to
look up and will doubtless be a
formidable candidate for some of the
big conventions.
The political issue that precedes and
dwaris all others is the congressional
though local politics have been and are
yet quite lively. Col. Chenowelb
stopped over here II few days since,
looking after and mending his fences.
He expressed himself as highly graft.
fled with his prospects, and thinks that
he Is the coming mau. Both aspirants
have many friends here, and the fight
In the county convention promises t,
he u lively and interesting one.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-04-04
CLEBURNE.
Editorial Nuptisls-Ths School House
Contract.

Contract.
special to the Gazette.
.Clebnrne, April 3.-The Iercest a.,
e,,re mat ever was In the Episcopal
~ na, ,,,n Mseihbled tonight 10 witness
Ms marriage OF Mr. A.C. Scurlock md
,s's nay Torrance. Mr.. Scurlock i
a ans euitor OF the Cleburne Chronicle
anu " very well known among ~ .
NEWSPAPER fraternity OF the sIats re-
Mhs Torrance is the second daughte,
" Tue late DIR Il. ID. Lorencs
y"uhy, beautiful md acpomrlisbad
neV' W. W. Patrick of Weatherfo,d
e1iue 10 Clehurne to soleuunIya H.
marriage. The bridal party left tha
nome OF the brides mother nj 3 nrc,oaI,
anu Grove TO the EplsconaI chnr',,
nnuihg u crowded with friends ana
acquhintasces. The bride was eIva,,
Away Az, ny w. G. Mcfarland, ESQ and
~. ~ bridegroom was supported hv "a
pcs. man" y. Is. Allen. The Gers
,;noly was quickly performed after ~.
impressive ritual of the EnisconaI
.hufep. The party then ret,,,n.d -.
ane residence Of Mrs Torrance. whsra " !.
splendid collation. WINS sn,aad Ioso ~
'.w friends. The happy eonn,a var -
accompanied 10 the Train ~ ".'e
friends, ana departed 10 Fort W"r,l
,Ia many good wishes following
,a Ihey viii make quite am ~,
.snueu Tour, Including visits to Dlllas
aavss.on and New Orleans. mr.
pnd tasteful. "us
In regard to the difficulties Of yo..
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-04-04
I.0NGyIEW.
The East TexasPreshytery-Aecldentt TO
an Aged Lady.
Special To the Gazette.

special To the Gazette.
Longview, April 3.--The East Tex
~ Presbytery to-day elected Rev. S. +.
Merry of Crockett and DR.. Bell of
Troupe as delegates to the general as
sembly ut Vicksburg, Miss, the first
week In May; altenates, Rev. w. N.
Marshall OF Marshall and Hamilton
Wilson of Longview. DR.. DsNitt
Burkhead was allowed to work MS an
evangelist for the coming quarter. He
viii take charge OF the church here
and bring his family next week. The
meetings We're well attended to-day
and tonight the church is filed.
An old lady aged seventy, Mrs. A
N. Houston, Just convaleseing, while
standing IN her doorway last evening
suddenly iaintcd, falling down tn
steps aud fracturing her thigh.
Y. Is. Cunningham, manager of the
telephone exchange, TO day nut In tel
ephone number IS.
10 be comfortable, fires have beei
kept all day.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-04-04
MORGAN.
Tho City Election-An Arrest for
Cow. charlottesville Debating
Society,

Special 20 the Gazette.
Morgan, April Sour city election
passed of quietly last Tuesday. The
following are the elected w. III.
Iockett, mayor; a. II. Watson,
marshal. The aldermen are Messrs.
Frazier, Ford, McCary and Peterson,
and Messrs. higgins and Pascbal re-
ceived equal votes for alderman num-
Der five.
Jim Kelly, young man who has
been making this place his home for
the past xix months and who has been
driving cattle, was arrested and
lodged Ia the calaboose Sun
day night on complaint
of marking, branding and selling cat
tie which he did not own. He was
taken to Meridian and placed in Jail
for safe keeping.
The Morgan debating society had a
lively discussion Saturday night ON
the resolution that "lhe South was
benefited 10y the abolition of slavery, -
The question was decided in favor of
the negative. The question for debate
next Saturday night il, "Resolved,
that The love Of money wi ldsa greater
influence over the mind of man than
woman"