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Incorporated In 1868 for 25 years by the
Legislature for Educational and Charitable
purLoses-with capital of $1,000, 000-to
Which reserve, fund Of over $550,000 has
since been added.
by an overwhelming popular vote It's fran.
chise was made a part of the present State
vie eaig Iottesy eSer r0ted on and endorsed Sv
Her(opie Of dny state. IL ae0er scales or post
l0neS.
Its Grand Single Number Drawings
take place monthly.
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FORTUNE. SEVENTH GRAND DRAW
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NEW ORLEANS, TUESDAY, July II, 1873 b
-1S2d Monthly Drawing.
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1867 Prizes, amounting to.....,,, $500, 800
Application for ratesto clubs should be made
only TO the Office OF the Company in New Or
leans
For further information write clearly, giving
full address. POSTAL NOTES, Express
Money Orders or New York Exchange in ordi
nary letter, Currency by Express (all sums OF
So and upwards at our EXPENSE addressed
M. A. DAUPHIN,
New Orleans, La.
Make p. @, Money Orders payable and ad-
dress Registered Letters to
NEW ORLEANS NATIONAL BANK.
New Orleans, LA.
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

New York Stock Market.
The following have been furnished by j..
Vance Lewis, broker, southwest corner Eighth
and II streets:
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plearIng sale. $40 sults. EIseman Dros., 9 =

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Clearing sale, summer clothes. Elseman Bros,
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B. X Plain & Co., ST. Cloud building, fur
nishes the following oil quotations. Closed yes
terday, 95sa. Opened to-day, 951a; highest,
81; lowest, 95@; 210, 90s8.
Washington stocks.
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From Washington, Ohio s. Western II.
r., Sixth and ID Streets, Baltimore &
Potomac Depot.
For Alexandria, Leesburg and Round HM-
Ga. IN. and 1925 p. III.
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Clearing sale, sack suits Eiseman Bros, 7 & E
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-06

Mr.. Belmont, of New York, offered the fol-
lowing resolution, which was referred to the
Committee on Foreign Affairs:
ResOlCed, That the President be requested
to inform the House in respect to all negotia-
tloDs or arrangements, If in his opinion such
information will not be incompatible with the
public interests, between this government and
any other government and governments
which led up to the Congo conference at Ber-
lin and the motives or purposes with which
this government consented to participate
therein, and also that the President cause to
be transmitted to the House q copV of all the
correspondence between this government and
other governments relating to the Congo con-
ference, together with the names of those
who have been authorized by this govern
ment to act as its delegates or plenipoten-
tiarles thereat, the text of the Gre
dentials or powers gwen to such rep
resentatives OF the United States
and a copy of all dispatches, reports
or other communications received by this
government from its representatives at the
conference, and that the President, if he shall
inform this House of the precise objects and
purposes with which this government was
represented in the conference, will also in
form the House which, if any, of these objects
or purposes has been accomplished, and also
whether or not any of the opinions or pur-
poses OF this government or its delegates or
plenlpotentiaries, as set forth in such confer
ence, was resisted in the conference by any
governments represented there, and if so by
which governments, on what points, for what
reasons. and with what results.
Mr.. King, of Louisiana. introduced a bill
apprOpriatlng $7,000,0OO for the improvement
of the Mississippi river in accordance with the
plans and estimates of the Mississippi River
Commission. 1t was referred. and the House
adjourned
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-06
THRONGs AT swAIM,s TRIAL.
Questions Which Would Have Caused a
Sensation Ruled Out hY the Cnnrt

Questions Which Would Have Caused a
Sensation Ruled Out by the Court.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 6.-In the Swain
court martial to-day Judge johnson, the
attorney who brought suit against Bate
man & Co on the due-bill known to this
suit, admitted that he understood that
the bringing of the suit in Bright, Hum
phrey 81 Co.'s name twas a mere nretext.
adopted because Gen. Swain did not
want the notoriety of a suit. No other
information of striking character was
gained to-day. Whatever questions would
have led to sensational replies were ruled
out on objection. The continued interest
in this trial, which is felt in army circles,
is shown by the daily increasing attend
ance of army officers in the court room.
To-day the body of the court room was
crowded with this class of spectators. and
the space in the rear of the seats occupied
by the court, which is reserved for ladies.
was thrOnged until only standing room
could be had. Gen. Sherman was among
the SPECTATORS,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-06


Green Cove SDring: As an evidence Of the
mild temperature Of the present season, we
were recently shown cape jessa mine flower
Iully opened. Inc plant rarely blooms here
until the middle Of May.
The Tallahassee Eeon0nlist advocates the
erec ION Of an executive mansion by she state
at "a cost Of 5000 OF $4,000.
The hotels Of Tallahassee are now all omen.
expecting in few days 70 be closely crowded,
while boarding houses. charging lower rates
Will probably be OverlOwing. The capacity
OF some of them is already exhausted.
Tuesday night some scOundrel set fire to a
pile OF lumber belonging To George W. Robin
son Co. at Miilview. and burned il 10 the
GROUND. The pile contained 100000 feet.
valued at $l3 per thousand. Robinson 4 Co.
oHcr reward Of $500 for the apprehension of
the guilty party.
Gen. Perry, Governor-elect. arrived at
Tallahassee last Thursday afternoon. He has
taken rooms for himself and family at Mrs.
broEaW's s on Monroe street, near the EplscO-
cal church. The General is looking very well
having recovered from his late sickness
HIS family are expected early this week.
\ new town has come to the front three
miles south OF ApOpka City. The name of the
new post Office Is Lakeville. y store has been
opened and "A saw mill Is busy turning ont an
excellent quality OF lumber 4 boarding
mousse containing IA bedrooms is nearly com
pleted. Several new houses are being built
and the demand for lumber is such that a new
saw mlll Is already on its way to the new set
ucment.
Mr.. Dudley, Civil Engineer. under a con-
tract made with Mayor Plummer, Of Green
Cove, by authority of the Town Council. has
stralghtened, graded. and thoroughly ditched
the road 10 the Hill, which is now probably
the best piece of road in Clay county. BY
TINS work large number of lots lying along
the road, hitherto worthless from want OF
drainage, have been made valuable, and all
the property on the Hill has been increased
IN value by the improved facilities for traffic
wildwood Orange Ledf: j. r. Blackstone
mas wonderful crazy patch work quilt. 1t
Is composed OF 30 squares, containing in all
l,4o9 pieces OF the cOstliest material, and was
made last year by 30 young ladies OF Mary
land, chiefly Of MilhngtOn, Kent county, as a
present for Mr.. Blackstone. Two pieces of
~ are from the wedding dress OF Mrs. Senator
Bayard. OF Delaware, and every piece, as
stated, IS Of the very finest stuff. It was put
together at MillingtOn last year, and has al
ready carried OF the first premiums at fairs
IN New York. Philadelphia and Baltimore,
and also at all the fairs Of Kent county. The
premiums taken amount TO S42. Mr.. Black
lstDue ngs refused offer Of S900 for his uufit
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-06
AN ELOPEMENr FOILED.
Parent Il Muscle Proves More Potential
than Squeezes and Kisses at Macon.

Parent Il Muscle Proves More Potential
than Squeezes and Kisses at Macon.
MACON, GA, Jan. 5.-Last night an
elopement was averted by the mother of
the young lady catching the young man in
time and running him out of the house.
The young man was George A. KyIer and
the young lady Miss Annie Reichert,
daughter of Mr.. f. Reichert, furniture
dealer, residing in Vineville. The young
people have been intimate a number of
years and are engaged to be married. The
young man has not been successful, and
the parents objected to his attentions.
The young couple met clandestinely
and arranged to marry last night.
The young man was sent for YES
terday by the mother, who told
him that he could not marry her
daughter without her parents consent,
which they refused to give. She then told
her to decide between the young man or
her. She then wenttO her sweetheart,
threw her arms around his neck and
kissed him. He secured a minister and
engaged rooms to take his bride to. Last
night when he went to her home he was
refused admittance. He went to her
room and took her in his arms and tried
to leave with her. The mother rushed up
and met him. He then tried to get out Of
twO-stOry window but was held. The
parent beat him numerically, and
ran him off the premises. He had already
secured the license and is determined to
marry the girl when he can steal her.
Sylvester Coleman, the gambler who
swamped Hawkinsville at poker, was
placed under bond of $3.50 to-day by
Judge Simmons to answer at the next
term of Pulaski Superior Court.
The firm of Newman & ThOrner have
been closed by the counsel of Bates, Reed
Il Cooley, of New York, alleging fraudu-
lent mortgages i'll the assignment of
few davs AGO
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-06
POOR MAIL FACILITIES.
Complaint Made of the Nature of the
Service Between Baltimore and Nor
fOIk

Complaint Made of the Nature of the
Service Between Baltimore and Nor
folk.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5.-Senator Cor
man, Mayor Latrobe, of Baltimore, and
a number>of gentlemen from that city,
called at the Post Office Department to-day
to protest against a continuance of the
mail service between Baltimore and Nor
folk via the Eastern Shore Railroad and
tug boats from Cherrystone and urge
return to the direct service via
the Bay Line of steamers. The gentle
men complained that the pres
ent service was unsatisfactory,
the mails being sometimes delayed
"a hours, and that it Disseminated against
Baltimore in favor of Northern cities.
Mr.. Thompson, Second Assistant Post
master General, informed the gentlemen
that the department could not make the
desired change without tangible evidence
that the existing service was defective,
and said no official evidence of that ma
ture had been received. The government
saved $4,000 per annum by the present
system, since it would be necessary to
pay the Eastern Shore Railroad minimum
compensation of $47,25S per mile per an
mum and to maintain tug boat service
between CherrystOne and Norfolk, even
were the Baltimore mails restored to the
Bay Line steamers,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-06
FLORIDA ON THE WIRE.
The Legislatures Meeting-The Lumber
Business Very Much Depressed.

The Legislatures Meeting-The Lumber
Business Very Much Depressed.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Jan. 5.-Mem-
bers Of the Legislature have been arriving
here all day en- route to Tallahassee.
Many citizens are going to attend the IN
auguratiOn tomorrow. Opposition will
be made to the Governors appointing
some county officers elected by the people
in this and other counties. Trouble in the
party is apprehended.
The Journal appeared for the first time
as morning paper to-day. 1t is Reppbli-
can and an early collapse is predicted.
Judge Settle to-day ordered the seizure
and sale of the steam yacht Peanut for
violating the United States laws.
There Is great depression in the lumber
trade. Only three vessels are loading
| with lumber here. Orders are scarce and
none are expected. The price is from
/ Sl7 10 $40 for $4,000 feet. Freight fell
| from 81 80 to 81 last week. There are
more vessels here than are wanted.
The hotels are filling rapidly. There
were large arrivals from the East and
/ West to-day.
A committee from the Board of Trade
left for Washington yesterday to assist
in securing an appropriation for the bar
and public buildings.
SCENES AT TALLAHASSEE.
TALLAHASSEE, FLA, Jan. 5.-The
streets and hotels present quite an ami
mated appearance tonight. About all
the members of the Legislature are here.
There Will be very few absent when the
Legislature meets tomorrow at noon.
As soon as the members are sworn in
they Will take a recess to see the Cover
nor and Lieutenant Governor inauguTated.
Gov. Perry arrived from his home in Pen
sacola last Thursday, and many are the
speculatiOnS as to who will compose his
Cabinet. Those most prominently spoken
of are Gen. W. ID. Barnes, Of Jackson
county, for Comptroller; Hon. 5. PascO,
Of Jefferson, for Secretary OF State; Capt.
+. +. Fleming, of DuVai, for Treasurer:
I Col. J. w. Malone, of Gadsden, for Attor-
ney General; Hon. j. Il. Leslie, of His
/ bOrO. for Commissioner of Lands; Capt.
I A. MOseley, of Leon, for Adju-
I tant General, and Hon. A. j. Russell, of
/ Duval. for superintendent of Schools.
/ Hon. George p. Ramey, who has served the
State so faithfully for the past eight years
as Attorney General, seems to De the
fav0rite foFthe Chief Justiceship of the
/ Supreme Court, soon to be vacated by the
resignation Of Hon. +. NJ. Randall.
Indications strongly point to the re-elec-
tiOn of Hon. Wik Call to the United
States Senate. The Lieutenant Governor
acts as President of the Senate. TO-mOr-
TOW ulsnI lue new UONeThOE anu Lleulen-
ant Governor will receive in the capitol
building. The new flag made entirely of
Florida silk will then be presented to the
/ Governor by Mrs Long, accompanied by
| 50 young ladies, representing the different
counties OF the State. The scene on that
occasion promises to be an imposing
one. After the presentation of the flag
and the reception the beauty and chivalry
from the different sections Of the State
will participate in ball given in honor
of the occasion.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-06
GEN. GRANTS PLANS.
Vanderbilt to be Paid and then Every
thing to be Sold,

Vanderbilt to be Paid and then Every
thing to be Sold,
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5.-Gen. William
I. Sherman, who is here the guest of his
brother, Senator Sherman, said tonight
when interviewed, that Gen. Grants
health was not so much broken as had
been represented.
tie was suffering in mind on account of his
financial condition. Ills tongue and the sides
of his mouth were inflamed and nlcotinized by
excessive smoking. His general health, too.
was not good, but the General thought that if
health would be measurably restored
The Efforts to relieve him, Gen.
sherman said, would re successful.
The amount necessary to pay Mr.. Wander
bits claim would soon be in hand. '"rhen,"
said Gen. sherman, "Gen. Grant will sell
everything he possesses to satisfy $50 far as
the proceeds will go) the demandsof his other
"What, everything? All his trophies and
souvenirs and relics, as well as his personal
and real estate2"
Yes" said Gen. Sherman, "everything,
viii all when sold fail to satisfy his credi-
tors?"
1T will not meet a tenth part of their
claims, but it Will show Gen. Grants tlispo-
sitiOn to set himself right"
live?"
''Oh, his friends will see to that''
'Will you raise another fund.-"
YES, one whose income will keep him COM
fortably. 1t VIII be more securely invested
than the other fund was"
''How much will it be?''
"Oh, that is not decided yet, but it will be
enough"
There is reason to believe, although Gen.
sherman did not say so, that ARRANGEMENTS
will be made by which Gen. Grant will be
able to repurchase any of his trophies and
souvenirs after the sale, at a nominal price
The frens of Gen. Grant are still hopeful of
help from Congress, but this is now much less
probable than IL has BEEN
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-06
CHOKING OFF FREE ART.

Donaldson and OchiItree to Smother
Perry BelmOnt's Bill.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5.-Tom Donald
son, of Philadelphia, promoter of the
Blaine ''rum, Romanism and rebellion"
minister's meeting in the late campaign
and opponent of the Belmont free art bill,
is expected here tomorrow. 1t seems
that Mr.. Belmont thinks that there is
just a chance that his bill may go through
at this session, and that he has been hard
at work preparing to improve the possible
chance. Mr.. Donaldson hearing of this
hastens here to head Mr.. Belmont off.
The chances are that Mr.. Donaldson and
his chief ally, Tom Ochiltree, working re-
spectively in the lobby and on the floor, will
succeed in thrOttling the free art bill this
session as easily as they succeeded in
postpOning its consideration last session.
The grangers in the House don't believe
in free art. OF course the protectionists
want to protect American artists against
the pauper artists of Europe, even if the
American artists do protest against such
killing kindness.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-06
SPANS RUINED CITIES.
distressing Scenes Among the Injured
Sufferers and Bereaved Survivors.

distressing Scenes Among the Injured
Sufferers and Bereaved Survivors.
MADRID, Jan. 5.-It was noticed in the
vicinity of Granada that numerous sui
phur springs ceased to flow when the
first shocks were felt, but burst forth
again on the following day with loud
subterranean explosions and volumes of
hot vapor. They have since flowed as
before. The scenes at Albania are de-
scribed as terrible. The silence was
broken by showers of falling
stones. Despite the risk hum
dreds of persons remain among the
ruins searching for property. Parents
stand weeping over the places where
their children are buried, imploring
soldiers to dig for and recover their bodies.
A number OF injured are lying on straw
and many of them are delriOus. The
Governor has been on tour of inspection
through the ruined districts and has dis
tributed relief to the sufferers. The
wealthy inhabitants have fled. but the
poorer classes seem to be resigned to their
fate and pay no attention to the recurring
shocks. Unless generous and speedy re-
lief is afforded much sickness is sure to
follow, owing to the inclemency of the
weather. Granada was less injured. The
Alhambra Cathedral was only slightly
damaged.
All the newspapers publish manifesto
summOning all classes to contribute to
the fund which is being raised for the re-
lief OF those who have suffered from the
recent earthquakes. University students
have likewise issued an appeal to their
colleagues in the provinces urging con-
tributiOns to the funds.
EARTHQUAKE SHOCKS IN ITALY.
ROME, Jan. 5.-An earthquake shock
has been felt at Tua, and another of
greater force at Velletici. The siesmic
instruments in the observatories show
unusual activity. The mineral spring at
lschia have risen in temperature.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-06
MAYOR GRACEs MESSAGE.
The Funded Debt of the City S92 ,O47.
4O3-CiVil Servioa RaFor,,,

The Funded Debt of the City S92. .O47.-
4O3-Civil Service Reform.
NEW YORK, Jan. 5.-Mayor Grace sent
in his annual message to the Board of
Aldermen this afternoon. In it he urges
the necessity of spring elections, and that
the bureau Of elections be made independ-
ent of the police department so far as re-
CARDS the appointment of all election Off
GERS.
He advises that all the city departments,
except the tax and health department, should
debt for the city on Jan. last was S97, ,047, ,4Os
The rate of tax in the present year will be
2 35 per cent. After brief reviews Of the af-
fairs of the various departments of the city
government, the Mayor concludes, with refer
ence to the civil service, and saws that he will
do whatever lies in his power to improve the
general character of the civil service.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-06
THE CoNGo's GOVERNMENT.
Two American Vessels Sent to Cruise
OF the West Coast of Africa.

Two American Vessels Sent to Cruise
OF the West Coast of Africa.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5.-Orders have
been issued by the Navy Department for
the United States ships Lancaster and
Kearsarge of the European squadron to
cruise along the West coast of Africa for
the purpose of protecting American in
terests in that neighborhood. 1t is said
at the Navy Department that these or
ders have no particular significance.
GERMANY'S EXPEDITION ABANDONED.
LONDON, Jan. ga Berlin correspon-
dent says: ''The German expedition to
the Congo country, under Herr SchuItze,
has been obliged to relinquish its under
taking, owing to the scarcity of bearers
and the opposition of non-German Euro
peans, who are apprehensive that Ger
many cOntemplates making further an
neXations Of territory" The same cor
respondent says that America is making
preparations to dispatch war vessels to
West Africa to prevent the sudden occu-
patton of the Congo by Portuguese,
should this be attempted.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-06
AT THE STATE CAPITAL.
The City's New Rulers Take Possession
without a Hitch of any Kind.


without a Hitch of any Kind.
ATLANTA. GA. Jan. 5.-The artesian
well has reached a depth of $50 feet.
The formation is not so hard as hereto
fore, and the drilling is much easier. Con-
tractor Baum claims that he will get
water soon after a thousand feet is
reached.
Notices of contests have been filed with
the Governor in several elections for JUS
tees of the Peace held Saturday, among
them one each from the counties of Spald-
ing, TrOup and Fulton.
The remains of George III. Benson, the
Philadelphia drummer. who committed
suicide at Lawrenceville Saturday, were
forwarded home to-day.
Mrs. Margaret Wood, who came near
ending her life yesterday morning by tax
ing poison, is declared out of danger this
afternoon.
The municipal affairs of Atlanta
changed hands tonight, the Council of 'S4
going out and the new board coming in.
At O'Clock both bodies met in the Su-
periOr Court room. Retiring Mayor Good
win read a lengthy report on the condition
Of the affairs Of the city, showing each
department to be in good condition. The
old Council then, on motion of Council
man Dunning, adjourned sine die. JUDGE
George Hillyer. the incoming Mayor, at
this juncture mounted the stand, and,
after making a few remarks in which he
outlined the administration that he
favored, he took the oath of Office, which
was administered him by Justice Tanner.
The new members were then sworn in by
the Mayor, who, after announcing the
standing committees, adjourned the meet
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-06
ENGLAND's UGLY SEA DOGS.
The Naval Activity Looked Upon as q
StupendOus Game of Bluff.

LONDON, Jan. 5.-The war ship Inflexi-
BILE, which has been absent from England
since the bombardment of Alexandria, is
expected to reach Portsmouth Wednes-
day. Orders have been given it to effect
such repairs as are most imperatively
needed and then return at once to the
Mediterranean.
The London Times, referring to the
orders sent to Portsmouth for the imme-
dlate preparation of numerous ironclads
for sea, says: ''If the orders sent by the
Admiralty to Portsmouth after the Cabinet
meeting Saturday were not charged with
weighty meaning or inspired by a strenu-
Gus purpose they were singularly indis-
Greet and Inopportune. They are certain
to be interpreted abroad as a measure
preparatory to the adoption of a policy
which will be sustained by force if neces-
sary. But it is doubtful in spite of the
apparent activity that a new chapter in
the British foreign policy has been opened
by the recent Cabinet cOuncils,"
The I iDleS reprOaches the Cabinet for
its ''undecided and evasive foreign
policy" and says in con-
clusiOn that it had better resign
if there is dissensiOn among its men,
bers and the Ministers are only capable
of drifting after the manner of those who
involved England in the Crimean war.
The Admiralty denies that fresh orders
were sent on Saturday to the channel
fleet. 1t had previously received orders
to sail this week.