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Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-12-04

A NUMBER of the citizens of Santa
Fe, N. NJ. have sent General Fitz Lee
a beautiful little silver sabre in token
Of their appreciation of the late Demo-
cratic victory in Virginia.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-12-04

MINISTER PHELPS is pronounced by
a London correspondent to be more
popular than Minister Lowell, because
Mrs. Phelps goes into society and as
sists in her husbands receptions,
while the poor health of Mrs. Lowell
rarely permitted her to participate in
such social enioyments.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-12-04

The Lien law is gradually repeating
itself. Not more than Il crop lien
was recorded this year, where five
were recorded five years ago. The
small farmer and farm laborer have
learned to do with less. Not only that,
they have learned to produce much of
what they used to buy. Instead of
buying horses and mules at $3.50 to
5000, many Of our farmers are raising
their own work stock. Corn-cribs and
smoke-houses are at home and no
longer in the West.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-12-04

The Mississippi annual conference
Of the Methodist Episcopal Church,
South, will convene at Meridian on the
10th of December, Bishop McTyeire
will preside.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-12-04

The Chicago Inter Ocean OCCASION
ally says a truthful thing. 1t says: A
political party must have the courage
of its own conviction. If it is half
hearted and timid it is sure to lose
more than it gains.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-12-04

JNo. W. LoNGsToN, colored, at
Washington city, late United States
minister to Hayti, has been appointed
president of the Colored Normal Col
legiate Institute by the Virginia State
Board of Education.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-12-04

The New York Tribune says: Ohio
need to purge itself; it is in such a
condition that there seems to be a
doubt whether justice or decency re-
mains.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-12-04

ERNEST SCHILLING HULsKAMP, the
coachman husband of Victoria Morosi-
nj, is now a conductor of the Sixth
Avenue Passenger Railroad, New York
city. His wife is singing in the new
play Of "Amorita" at the Casino. The
young man should be encouraged in
his efforts to earn a living.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-12-04

SAYS Henry Clay Dean, of Missouri:
The American gentleman sends to
England for a Durham to improve his
cattle, France for a Norman to i'm
prove his horses, and to Spain for a
Merino to improve his sheep, and turns
around and marrieS his daughters to
a slim. empty headed, pesky little dude.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-12-04
Cut a Mans Throat

WYTHEYILLE. VA, Nov, 28.-Near
Rural Retreat. yesterday, Michael
wisely killed William Suit in a quar-
rel cutting his throat. Wisely sur
rendered himself, claiming that he
acted in self defense.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-12-04

If the Sherman and the Hoars keep
scraping away on the antique and
melancholy fiddle of fraternal hate un-
til 1888, we predict that the people
will not only turn them out and lock
the door but will lose the key.-Bos-
ton Globe. Dem,
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-12-04

MADAME SOPHIA MENTER, the plan
ist, is alleged to have retired from pub
lie life to enjoy a fortune of $50 900
left to her by d Russian admirer.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-12-04

THE North Mississippi Stock Breed
ers Association will hold their first
annual meeting at Holly Springs, on
the 9th and 10th of December.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-12-04

THE annual meeting of the State
Grange Patrons of H~usbandry will be
held at Durant, beginning December
9th
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-12-04

THE divorce suit of Eugene Belt VS..
Alice Belt, still hangs on in the Balti-
more court. 1t seems difficult to
break that belt.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-12-04

THE Seryians have not fought quite
as well as was expected of them, but
they have done some beautiful lying
by telegraph. You can't expect n
nation to have all the gifts.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-12-04

In 1882 the Republican majority in
Iowa was 10000, in 1885 it is only
5000. "What a falling off my country
men p
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-12-04

THERE will be four contested States
in the next National House, and in
Vulnerable contests for prominent po-
sitions on the principal committees.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-12-04

SOMEBODY asked Brown the day
after Thanksgiving "if he sent the
carcass of his turkey to the poor for
hash for breakfast ?" mo stree! that's
the best part Of the turkey, had rather
have had the poor have the turkey, and
me the hash"
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-12-04

WHAT difference in propriety is
there between a Government telegraph
and a Government mail service9 Why
should not the Government afford to
the people the most rapid means of
communication This is a simple
question which any of the demagoge
newspapers ought to answer readily.
they know everything.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-12-04

THE anti prohibitionists point to the
story that comes froms Chattanooga
about "forty people poisoned by
water"
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-12-04

MISS JENNIE JAMES, of Highland,
N. Y, assisted an aged lady across the
street. Old lady died and willed Jen
ME 100000. Now the Highland girls
can be seen daily helping old ladies
across the streets.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-12-04

How to keep a good stock of goods
don't advertise.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-12-04

GENERAL JAKE SHARP, Of Lowndes
county, is looming up as a candidate
for speaker Of the Lower House.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-12-04

THE Little Brown Jug" got showed
under at Atlanta on the 25th and the
Prohibitionists are happy.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-12-04

REV. SAN JONES has made some st.
Louis sinners very angry, and they are
going for him in the papers.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-12-04

CAPT. SAM DoNELsoN, of Tennessee,
will probably be the next Dookkeeper
of the National House.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-12-04

ANANIAs had a very bad reputation,
but it can be said to his credit that he
never packed a jury.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-12-04

THIS is the season of the year when
many of u country exchanges r
being edited by saloonkeepers.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-12-04

THE smaller the calibre of mind, the
greater the bore Of a perpetually open
mouth.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-12-04

THos. JAMES, Of GAINESVILLE, Fla,
is the father of Gfty-thTee children. A
good immigration agent he.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-12-04

The old battle ground of Missionary
Ridge has been turned into an i'm
mense strawberry patch.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-12-04

The cotton crop Of 1885 will not
reach 100000 bales, but will reach at
least $780, 900.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-12-04

THE National Grange, at its late
meeting at Boston, passed a resolution
favoring woman suffrage.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-12-04

LORD ELDoN, the great English
Chancellor, delighted in fried pigs
liver and bacon.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-12-04

TWELVE thousand working men
were in line and paraded the streets of
New Orleans on the 25th. Every
branch of industry was represented.
The air was filled with music and the
tramp of honest labor. Enthusiastic
cheers greeted the hardy son Of toll
all along their march.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-12-04

IT is said that Russian women talk
less than American women. Probably
they sleep less.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-12-04

EAD's ship railway was cordially in
dorsed by citizens meeting at Mobile,
Ala.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-12-04

Boz INGERSoL is getting bald and
his hair is turning gray. Not from
excessive piety, is a bold fact.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-12-04

DIR. TALMAGE announces his faith
in astrolcgy. We know he stars as a
preacher.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-12-04

TENNYsoN misnamed his last poem.
1t should have been called "Vacuity"
instead of "Vastness."
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-12-04

THE pen is mightier than the sword
but the toy pistol gets away with
both.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-12-04

THE politician often thinks he is the
manufactures Of public sentiment.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-12-04

"RED liquor and Christianity wont
stay in the same hide at the same
time," says Sam Jones.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-12-04

THE watermelon, like some of our
county officials, has been kicked out.
It's too seedy.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-12-04

PRESIDENT CLEVELAND will be the
arthur Of his message to Congress.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-12-04

It's q warm day when the seaIskin
sacque gets left.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-12-04

"THE coming Congress-" says the
Philadelphia Record, (Ind..) "will be
the first within a generation of men
in which a revival of sectionalism and
the old issues of slavery, rebellion, and
reconstruction will be utterly wanting
in warrant and excus There has not
been a session since the civil war in
which the halls of Congress have not
resounded with the mutual criminal
lions and determinations of the sec.
tons, and in which committees have
not been raised to investigate the po-
litical and social condition Of the South
with a view to party capital"
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-12-04

The Washington correspondent of
the New York Times telegraphs to his
journal that from several prominent
Republican Senators who have been
in Washington recently the impression
has been gained in conversation that
the President need not expect to see a
fight made against his nominations on
political grounds. Senator Camden
(Democrat) expressed the opinion
that there would be no organized
opposition to the confirmation Of Mr..
Cleveland's nominations that each
n would be considered on its merits,
and that Congress would be a quiet,
hard working one. When asked whether
Democrats would not oppose ONE of
the appointments he said he did not
know. Some of them would probably
be opposed by Democrats, and if the
opposition Was made on good grounds
for the benefit Of the service no one
would be better pleased than the Pres
ident. Senator Camden is a protec-
zionist, yet he says: "There will be
some action taken with regard to the
tariff and the silver questions. 1
think there will be a reduction in the
tariff and a modification of the tariff
laws. On the silver question there
will be some compromise. Nothing
will be done that will injure the stand
ing of silver as money, but there will
be a proper adjustment. The question
will be handled in a conservative way,
and if it is necessary to suspend silver
coinage for a while it will be done in a
way not to effect the standing of the
metal"
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-12-04

THE coinage of dimes will be in
creased Immediately.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-12-04


Pastors who Intend to Oppose the
Opening of Public Buildings on
Sundays.
Washington Special.
The pastors of the Evangelical
churches Of Washington have formed
an organization looking toward a
s%tricter observance of the Sunday laws
and especially to oppose the movement
which has been growing here of
late, which has for its object the
opening of some Of the public build
ings, particularly the Capitol, the Con-
gresSional Library and new National
Museum on Sundays. These pastors re-
gard this movement as dangerous and
determined to do all they can to defeat
its success. They will also oppose the
sale Of newspapers, or at least the cry
ing Of the same on the streets on
Sundays. The preliminary meetings
of the organization have been held in
the New York Avenue Presbyterian
Church. DIR. Sunderland, the Presi-
dents pastor, who has for years
opposed the sale Of papers on Sundays,
is a member of the organization. 1t is
understood that the organization of
pastors also intend to prevent a series
of Sunday night concerts, which it was
proposed to give in one of the theatres
even going so far as to ask the
interference Of the courts to carry out
their desires.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-12-04

Col. INsEHsoLL's hair is turning
gray.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-12-04

SPAIN was shaken with an earth
quake on last Monday.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-12-04

The artist of the Times Democrat
who gets up the terrible wood cuts of
prominent men ought to be indicted
by the Grand Jury for wounding
worse than mayhem.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-10
THE NEW BOAT CLUB.
tutc ms the Capital under Favorable
Auspices.

,,,.,,.u =, an. c,rro,, rns,.
"'o S' v. o .,
tuto ms the c'pN"i "h"er 'n'orn"io
Auspices.
The CarroIl Instituto Rowing Club will
thjs .oason ..suma nronort;ons Of n larger
'niS season assume proPoi'ion' y. "ise'
organization under tho ename OF the Capi-
tai Boating Club, and as such Will proba-
bly compete with other organizations for
supremacy Of oarmanship on tho Poto-
mac. This Organization was started two
years ago by eight members of the Car
roll Institute as a private rowing club.
Additional members were gradually re-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-10
THE COMING CIRCUS SEASON.
What Adam Forepaugh wit Present
Here ON wednesday Week.

AhNAt Nh W NAhtANNy NNtAs
If Gen. Sherman only knew that Fore
paugh's circus and menagerie is billed to
be here on the odd 1t would make him
homesick to be back to the place ho loves
so we'll, and whore no circus seems com
plete without him. During tho past few
years of innovation and improvement in
ring shows Forepaugh has kept we'll in
the front, and has at no time been second
to any Of his great rivals. The most re-
markable feature presented this season
is tho collection Of animals, and so high
degree Of training OF these has been
attained that stories that come in the
Philadelphia papers Of the performances
Of the band of elephants seem more like
tho talos of the dreamers OF eastern story.
Tho baby elephant Sullivan, according
to tho stories told, is possessed of much
higher degree of intelligence than his
great Boston namesakc, and is his equal
in sparring ability.
Recently, whiie loading up the animals
for the seasons travel, "Eph," the colored
man who has charge of the elephants,
gave an exhibition Of what Sullivan could
do with the boxing gloves, which re-
porter describes as follows: After tho
boxing glove had been fastened on the
end of the elephants trunk ho stood in the
center of the ring and won't through tho
motion of shaking hands. At the word
time he got in fair first blow on the
chest Of his trainer, and, despite shower
Of blows from Eph, succeeded in driving
him back. The elephant now spared
cautiously, getting in several terrific Mike
Cleary undercuts, the last of which
knocked his trainer over Just as he was
about to follow up his victory Eph yelled
time and tho intelligent little pachy-
derm ran back to the box in his corner
and sat down. A boy ran out with a
bucket of water and big palm.leaf fan,
took Sullivan's glove from his trunk, gave
him a drink, and famed him vigorously.
He fought three moro brief rounds with
his trainer, shook hands with tho referee
and time keeper at the finish, and walked
back to his stall contontedly munching a
! nj ann of caknn
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-10
Nationals vs.. Providence to-day, i:l5.


The benefit rendered Mr.. Samuel G. Kinsley
at Albaugh's Opera House yesterday after
noon proved complete success, and the re-
cipiont will hayo the happy satisfaction OF
knowing that his exchequer has been hand
somely replenishcd thereby, which knowledge
will prove almost as acceptable to his many
friends as to him. Mr.. Kinslcys popularity
was fully attested, not only By the crowded
house attending ut the matinee, but by the
array ofpromiuenta artists who had volunteered.
The bill was not only of great strength but
considerable length and embraced the fol
lowing Mile. Rhea, supported by MIR. Walter
u. Dennis and her company, Mr.. Denniss first
appearance in Washington FOR six years.
Hayerlys minstrels Mrs. p. r. Bowers; MIR,
aud Mrs. Peter White" by the following local
talent Misses Lille Lewis, Julia Wheeler
Alice Bowstcr, Messrs, John Benedict, George
Erdman, aud O, q. Echstein; Mr.. w. j. Henly
Cof Rhea's company recitation; the Franz
Abt Club; the Ideal Quartetto; Mr., leo Cooper
(of Rheas company, rocitation--"The Naga-
bond" in costume; sketch Artists Portfolio,
Mr.. Tim Murphy selections by L. ]. Whipple
aud others. Mr.. Rinsley's friends were not
confined 10 the stage and auditoriom, but III
the orchestra was to be seen a large increase
over the usual number OF musicians, with
Prof. r. G. Bernays welding the baton. The
entertainment was well received throughout
and gave general satisfaction.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-10

The Democratic bretheren in West
Virginia are in a white heat of wrath
Gov. Wilson and ex-Gov. Jackson are
madder than wet hens about the appoint
ment of Commissioner of Internal Rev
enue Miller, and Jackson's grievances are
redoubled on account of the nomination of
McGraw to be collector OF internal row
snus. Walls of wrath are poured on
Senator Camden's head. To add ID the
interest of the situation the Wheeling
HlteliigenCer alleges that Wilson sent men to
pack the convention that nominated him,
promising in writing to pay their bills, aud
after he had secured his plum repudiated
the debt, The pity of it, SO far as the
governor is concerned, appears to be that
the hioiHgeRcer has proved its charge,
An extra large infusion of harmony is
evidently badly needed by President
Cleyeland's West Virginia friends.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-10
For REN7---MISCELLANEOUs as.
DESK ROOM IN OFFICES y AND q, 2D
IL hoOr 1897 Il ST., opposite Ebbitt House.
lO-lJ
DosroEElcE NOTICE

Letters for Europe ueed not he specially di.
rCCted iOT dispatch by any particular htenuler In
order to secure spnGdy delivery Ut destination,
as all Trans Atlantic mails are forwarded by the
fastest vessels available.
Foreign malls for the week ending April IL
will close (PRoMPrLY In all casesl nt this ONCE
Rs follows
SATUWDAY.-At o u. IN. for Jamaica, per
steamship Faith GOddeni at 10 a. M, for Cen
tral America and the south Pacific ports, per
steamship Crescent city, VIA ASplnwnll llct-
cent Cliy'D; at ll:3O H. m, for Europe per
steamship umbriA, via uneenstOwn; IL m.
for Belgium direct, per steamship Wncslnnd,
Via Antwerp OGtlers must DO drerted "per
MHrslAnd'J J; at l y. m. for The Wlndwhrd
Islands, per steamship Murteli at li3O y, IA.
for Cuba Porto Rico, and Nassau, N. II, per
steamship Saratoga, via Hayanni ~ % a. m. for
Newfoundland. per steamship P0rtiA,
BUNDAN.--At 7.5O y m, for Norh Cruz direct,
ner steamship whitney, via Now Orleans Oct-
icrs must he directed per steamer via New
Mails ior China and Japan, per steamship San
Aprll 20 at u D. m. Malls for Australia, New
Zealand, Sandwich aud FIJI Islapds per steam.
shin Australia (viR san Franclscol, close
hero May % Mt Z y. m, (or on arrival at New
York Of steamship Adrlailc with British mails
trhe schedule OF closing ofTrans Pacific mails
ia arranged on tho presumption Of their unin'
terrupted overland transit 10 san Francisco.
Muils from the east arriving on TINE At san
FrunclscO on the day OF sailing OF steamers are
disbafched thence tie same day,
T'f7 ItKNRY q. PEAliSQN PoStmQsteE
posrorFIck, NEW fonh, n, T., Aprh y, 1885
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-10

THE definite policy of reform" ad-
ministration is not to bo asccrtained by
any one act or by any formal official an-
nouncement, but must be gathered in
detail by patient research. As little drops
of water and littlo grains Of sand mako
the mighty ocean and tho bcantoous
land, 30 each little act and utterance of
the executive, considered in its relations
to each and all his other acts aud uttor-
ances, enables the careful student to fore
east tho policy that is to obtain until the
dth of March, 1889. With this preim-
mary suggestion tho thoughtful reader
will be prepared to give due weight to the
statement Of careful writer in sunday
paper, that "the President does not APP
prove of banged horses. lIeis intending
20 buy pair Of horses, but will not have
tho short, squa 'e-cut tail, Tho American
bang is muel, shorter than the English,
and ia often ctt by the coaehman without
regard to tile ftyle Of the horse or idea Of
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-10
Army Changes Upon a Retirement

Gen. James J, Dana, lieutenant colonel and
deputy quaitcmaster general, was yesterday
placed on the retired list OF the army under
the law Of June 90 lSal, ON rCHchng the age
Of ~ years, This promotes MAJ. Charles 4.
Reynolds to Lieutenant colonel, and Capt,
leaving u Vacancy OF captain aud assistant
uuurteTmastrr 10 be hllrd by President Cltye-
land There are many applications tor this
vacancy, outside as well "a III the service, aud
much curiosity IL manifested by officers ns to
whether tho President viii follow the example
Of his predecessor aud make the appointment
from civtl lie, as Is now allowed by law. Col.
Amos Webster rcrlntly register OF wis IN
this District, and formerly OF ten, Grants
stRiraurlug the rebellion, is u prominent up
piCuut, and other well.known cN'ohcers Of
volunteers aud the regular army are also being
pushed by their friends
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-10
clevelaud's Civil Service Standard.


Taking his acts as the proper standard
by which to judge Mr.. Cleveland's real
views in regard to the civil service it
cannot be truthfully said that he has
done anything that indicates dispo.
sition to apply the spirit of civil service
reform to positions beyond the limits de-
fined by law. So far as the clerks who
come within the laws protection are con-
cerned it is altogether probable that he is
opposed to any extensive removals. A
faithful enforcement OF the law in regard
to these minor places insures the roten-
tiou of vast numb ber of trained and com.
petent people, whose experience Is a
guarantee that the work of the depart
ments will not fall into disorder. This
is valuable consideration to ono in the
Presidents position.
Another equally potent consideration
is in the fact that the law saves the
administration from tho endless worry
aud badgering for olerkships that would
be going on II it was not upon tho statute
books. These and other considerations
not worth enumeratng here conjoin to
render it quite probable that the Presi
dent is earnestly disposed to carry out
the law in good faith within the letter of
its limitations. There Is no evidence,
however, that no is disposed to 80 further,
except in isolated cases whore some single
definite reason of weight plainly renders
it expedient.