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Year: 1873

The troubles which We last week an
tieipated would occur between the cit
iZ9ns Of VermilliOn parish and the
hOrce of cattle thieves that infest thai
region, have at last broken out with
terrible violence. The committee
urged to desperation by the cool au.
dacity of the robbers, have given vent
to their long pent up feelings of in
dlgnation, aud commenced the work
Of retFibutive justice. Up to writing
some twelve Of the gang have been
swung up.


Our streets are full of vague ami ex-
aggerated rumOrs concerning the on
eratiOns Of the Vigilance Committee,
the number executed, &C., and it is
next to impossible to obtain a correct
detailed account of the extent of the
troubles From the best sources at
hand We elicit the following infOrma-
ton:


A delegation of citizens from Able
vile had called upon Governor Kel-
lOgg with a view Of laying the facts Of
the case before him and ascertAining
their course of action in the matter,
The Governor told them, it is said, to
go on and do whatever the eXigencies
of the case seemed to require
Armed with this permission, they
proceeded at once TO seize and hang
three or four of the worst characters,
among them two sons of ex-Sherif
Lege. A prisoner was taken out of
Jail and shared the same fate; butch
er was seized and executed. Persons
who came from Abbeville last Mon
day testify to having seen three or
four bodies swinging from one tree in
the neighborhood. The most intense
excitement prevails, and the members
OF the committee were securing the
country in search of the ''spottedr inv
dividuals, aud hanging them as fast
as caught. Two Of the leading thieves
are known to have passed New Iberia
on their way to the bay. One of them
is said TO have thrown his saddle into
the bay, and turned his horse loose
upon arriving there, preparatory to
making his way to tue city. He was,
however, telegraphed for and arrested,
On Tuesday evening man named
Pagnol was hanged.


The up boat was boarded this
Thursday morning while at Jane
rette by q party of fifteen or twenty
men armed with shot-guus, and a
prisoner on board, supposed TO be the
one arrested ct Brashear, forcibly alb
Quoted. Parties who afterward met
this same crowd declare the prisoner
was not then in their possession. This
morning he is said to be on q tree
near DR.. Dungan's plantation.


The foregoing are the only details
we have been aDle to gather in regard
to this terrible affair which may be
considered at all reliable. 1t is not
known here how many thieves have
been executed up to this time. The
most reasonable reports put the num-
Der at twelve.-NelO Iberia Sugar
ROlDI
Year: 1873

A female saviour and her apostles
are creating a prOdigious sensation in
the southern part Of the Russian EN-
pire. The Russian papers say that
the leader of these women, whose
name is Anastasia Gabaerewiez.
claims to have performed a number
Of miracles, having made the blind
see AMI the lame walk. A vision
first revealed 10 her that she was the
daughter OF God, selected to suffer for
the redemption Of her sex, in the
same way as Christ suffered for that
of the other. Immediately after this
revelation she gave up eating meat
and drinking brandy, and prepared
herself for her mission. The Holy
Ghost then possessed her and gave
her the power to work wonders with
a mere word.
Year: 1873

A gloomy view OF tile English
harvest of this year is INDUCED in by
the London Echo, which Journal also
intimates that a serious crisis in more
departments Of business than one,
may ensue in the course OF the next
twelve months. 1t then continues 8
"With two short crops in succession
a large sum Of money, which could be
otherwise usefully employed, will
have to be expended during the COM
ing autumn and winter to supply the
deficiency I'm wheat. The absence of
this money, added to that which was
expended in supplying the failure Of
last years crop, must be seriously felt
in trade" This may Be rather too
sOmber a view Of the matter. Still
England in her present condition
cannot afford TO carry twoshort crops.
Such All event will derange her IL
nanees, and that will reach all
branches of trade and industry. We
have full crop in this country and
can fill up the deficiencies in the cere-
al yield Of the world at reasonable
rates. That is an advantage that the
United States will enjoy during the
present year.
Year: 1873

Throughout Germany, wherever fe-
males can be employed to advantage,
they are taken in preference to young
men. AT Munich the clerks and book
keepers in tue bank are nearly all
young and handsome girls. AT the
depOts, many OF those who attend the
windows for the sale of tickets are girls
and the cashiers in all the cafes and
restaurants are of the same sex. They
are generally very expert at figures,
and in mental arithmetic have no
superiOrs. In view Of the fact that so
many females are employed in the
roughef and harder descriptions of
labOring work, it speaks we'll for the
sex that they are seeking and securing
more desirable and lucrative employ
ment. It may possibly arise from the
fact that young men are generally Of
the stfast" order, and are not to be re-
lied upon in positions of trust. We
are under the impression in America
that our young men are not as steady
and staid as they ought to be, but they
are miracles of steadiness compared
to the average young men in Germany.
Year: 1873

CONCORD, April 15-In Gambia last
night a mysterious attempt was made to
murder a boy IS years Of age, named Jno.
Emerson, who was temporarily stopping
at the house OF Charles Rowe, o farmer.
A noise alarmed some Of the family about
midnight, when young Emerson was
found in his Bed insensible with three
terrible gashes upon his head and face
inflicted with an ak which'was found on
the floor. There Is a slight prospect Of
his recovery. The assassin obtained his
entrance through the window and es'
capped the same way. Some OF the
neighbors think the act was committed
by boy about the same age named kitz,
while asleep. Fitz Is a somnamouliSt,
and has frequently gotten up In his sleep.
Year: 1873

THE absence of any further news from
the MoDoc country is explained by our
dispatch from Omaha about tho great
snow and sleet storm along the line Of the
Union Pacific Railroad. The telegraph
lines ara down and all communication
with the Pacific Coast cut of,
Year: 1873




WASHINGTON, Jan. 14.-The minority OF the
Senate Finance Commlttee-Messrs. Ferry OF Michigan
and wreht-will report their views tomorrow. Ihey
will argue that the power Is expressly conferred upon
the Secretary OF the Treasury in all original acts relating
TO United States notes. only to issue the but 10 re-
issue any such notes received returned into the Treas
ury to cancel and destroy the same and issue others
in their place. within up TO tie limit OF s4oooooOo
Unless that power has been taken away or moolheu Dy
subsequent legislation, 1t stin exists in it's oga eA
The only subsequent legislation is found 10 'he
acts authorizing the Secretary OF the Treasury TO retire
currency within certain limits and in that ordering him
suspend further reduction OF the currency in creua


on. The minority say that previous to the passage OF
the first of these acts, the Secretary OF the
Treasury has been rapidly reducing the amount OF
the currency in circulation, the authority for doing
being derived from previous acts and that the object Of
the provision now referred to solely TO limit in
particular only the exercise OF powers previously con-
erred by preventing contraction OF the currency at
rate more rapid that prescribed In 1863 Congress
being Of opinion that further contraction OF the cur
rency Dexpedien passed an act to suspend It, and
neither in this nor the act of 1866 language intro
duced taking away restricting the power OF the Sec
retary 10 issue and reissue notes within the original
limits 1t thus appears the Committee conclude, that
while Congress has nterfered twice TO arrest reduction
Of the volume OF tho currency. 1t has never by direct
legislation shown its intention to arrest modify in
any manner the existing authority Of the Secretary TO
issue and reissue United States notes within the original
imit
Year: 1873

stock, but no had supposed that it was the same
company of which George Francis Train had
told him, year before, and which he un-
derstood had no connection with the Union
Pacific Railroad, but was TO buy land and build
houses along the road Hearing that the Company
was involved in a lawsuit, he declined Mr.. Amess
Offer and had forgotten all about il until the recent
agitation Of the subject. Mr.. Gar6eld's statement
appeared TO be convincing TO his entire innocence
of any connection with Mr.. Amess game for involv-
ing Congressman in the Credit Mobilier. The same
criticism might be made on him, however, as on Mr..
Dawes. II would have been better if he had told
the whole story last Summer, when his denial was
made use of along with those of other Congressman
to show that the whole Credit Mobilier story was
political canard invented by the Liberals.


Oakes Ames received conscience contribution to-
day Of $500 from an unknown source supposed to be
on account of loans or debts in connection with the
Credit Mobiler transactions. 1t was directed to him
IN an envelope, and was not accompanied by any
note, name OF explanation.
Year: 1873

The hIOHI OF The PhfSlDENl AV ~
PEAR BEFORE THE AssEMBLY-RECONhEsD-


ALTON OF THE SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE


COMMITTEE OF TErRTY.


PARIS. Tuesday. Jan. II, 1879.
The Committee Of Thirty sat tonight at Yer
sailles. President Thiersiwas present The report
of the Sub Committee was read. 1t proposes the
adoption Of the following decree by the Assembly
Whereos The Assembly integrally to itself
the constituent power, IL hereby DEGREES;


!. The President OF the Republic shall communicate
with the Assembly by message. Nevertheless, he may
be heard after announcing by message his intention TO
speak At the close Of his speech the debate will be al
journed to subsequent sitting in order that the vote
shall not be taken when the President is the Chamber
IL The President shall promulgate all laws declared
Urgent within three days after their passage demand
q fresh debate thereon; and all laws not declared
urgent he shall promulgae within one month OF their
passage or may suspend the third reading Of the same
for one month.


Ill After the dissolution OF the present Assembly s
powers shall devolve upon two Chambers.
The report also recommends that the Committee OK
Thirty be instructed by the Assembly TO prepare
law regulating elections and prescribing the quail
fcatIons of electors, and law defining the powers
of Second Chamber.


President Theirs expressed dissatisfaction with
portions of the subcommittee report. Ho said the
suspensory power over legislation was wholly insult
fcent, and he objected to the excessive formalities
required before he could address the Assembly. Ho
urged that provision be made for the extension OF
the executive power for term of six week after the
day on which the Assembly might dissolve. In
other respects he could agree to the IecOmmenda-
tions of the Subcommittee.
Year: 1873

In railroad bonds there was a fair degree of actly-
ity These securities will feel the influence of the
immense disbursements of currency and coin IN
terest now in progress by the Treasury and various
financial corporations in all parts of the country.
The following were the bids:
Year: 1873

THE FINANCIAL OUTLOOK IN VIRGINIA.
To the Bditor Of The Tribune.


SR The Mother of States" as is pretty
generally known n financial circles, has not been paying
the interest On her public debt for past Her
Year: 1873

When the Howard Association was re.
organized aud began operations they
never stopped to count the csst to them.
selves personally, still less the risk Of
life. The majority OF them are what
might be called poor men; that il, they
nake living by working for moderate
salaries or attending 10 business that re-
Quires their constant attention. Not
one is paid salary for services in the
Howard Association. Not a cent has
been appropriated so far as we know to
deiray their personal expenses, incurred
daily and hourly in the Performance of
their duties as Howards. This epidemic
has been protracted longer by several
weeks than many expected, and the tax
on these members has been heavier
than the public ought to require. They
have calls for assistance on their rounds
such as the Association cannot furnish.
Often sick woman or child needs some
nourishment which they procure and
pay for at their own expense. One
young man we happen to know has in
this way spent over $75 Of his own
money. They should in some way be
reimbursed, although the Association
may not feel at liberty to use the money
in hand for such purpose.
Year: 1873

Many orphans are left helpless by the
late scourge. The public will do as much
as usual, perhaps, to sustain the excel
lent orphan asylums of this city, but toe
much cannot be expected. There is
such thing Ms limit to the ability, as
well AS the inclination, TO give. Many
calls will be made for various worthy
objects this winter, and the community
taxed greatly, more than usual in vari-
GUS ways. The orphans retained here
must be supported by our own people,
for VIC cauuot 20 abroad 10 ask for aid,
after refusing the offers OF excellent in
stitutions in different cities to take a
burden of our hands. Before finally
refusing such offers. il would be we'll To
consider The situation carefully, and
make an estimate of probable expenses
aud probable means to meet the same.
The public heart has responded nobly to
our every call for help, but the time has
about come to notify the world that we
will try to take care of ourselves, and
that further contributions will not be ac-
cepted. Many Of these orphans arc
without friends or relatives in this part
of the country, aud would feel as much
at home in Chicago Or Cincinnati as
here. They are desolale. little waits OF
humanity, thrown upon our hands at
present, and it is our duty to do what


ever is best for them within our available
Year: 1873

The glad news has gone forth. The
Board of Health. in the exercise of a
sound judgment and discretion, has an'
nounced that yellow fever no longer pre-
walls as an epidemic, and that it is safe
for abscntees to come home. They are
only cnjoined to observe proper precau-
tons regarding free ventilation and dis
infection OF houses and rooms before re-
occupation We expect to see every
train coming to Memphis, for week oil
ten days, crowded with returning rcfu
gees. They will be heartily welcomed
by those OF US who have stood the bruni
of this desolsling calamity. This
will reassurc everybody, and their
services aud their help will be greatly
appreciated Many who did not have
money to send back can yet do much
toward the relief of the needy aud dis
tresscd around every one can do some
thing, and VIC must all co operate heart


lily to take care OF the poor, build up
business, cleanse the city of the causes
that feed epidcmics, and restore Mem
phis to more than her former prestige
and prosperity. 1t can be done t. we
but have the will and the nerve; other
wise the city will retrogadc, capital will
be withdrawn, the energetic young and
active business men will begin to hoard
up their means with view to going els C
where, and commercial decay will sp eed
lily overtake us. These are serious facts
for all OF our citizens to consider al
once. Everything depends upon the
course about to be adopted
Year: 1873




Mr.. Twain writes as follows 10 the
editor of the London Standard


"Sjr; In view of the prevailing frenzy
concerning the Sandwich Islands, and
the inAamed desire of the publio to OBJ
fain information concerning them, l
have thought it well to tarry another
week in Englandsa sand deliver a lecture
upon the absorbing subject. And lest 1t
be thought unbecoming in me, stran-
ger, TO come to tie public rescue at such
time, instead of leaving to abler hands
matter of such moment, | desire to
explain that | do it with the best of mo-
tives and the most honorable intentions.
do it because | am CONVINCED that no
one can allay this wholesome excitement
az hffectually as | can; and to allay it,
and allay it as quickly as possible, is
surely the one thing that is absolutely
necessary at this juncture. feel and
know that am able to this task, for i
can allay any kind Of an excitement by
lecturing upon it. I have saved many
communities in this way. | have always
been aole.to paralyze the public interest
in any topic that ! chose TO take hold OF
and elucidate with all my strength.


Hoping that this explanation will
show that if am seeming TO intrude |
am at least doing it from high impulse,
am, sir, your obedient servant;
{ MARX TwAIX.
Year: 1873

WHAT PROVIDENCE DID FOR JACK AND
JILL.-Jack took his Jill to wife. New
er again sat he lonely at his frugal
board.


All is we'll in the house that Jack
built. 1t was deep design OF Prov
idence that put it into his head to build
at all; and liberal policy of fortune
that laid it in his power to do so. Per-
haps Jack never realized this to the ex-
tent that do; for when the tree thrives,
we rejoice in tho blossoms and devour
the fruit, but we do not always consider
how deep the roots strike, nor from what
sources it gathers nourishment-espec-
tally if we are just married.


Again, at sunset, Jack stood in the
door of his house. Within was the dear
soul who was growing more precious i'll
his eyes every breath she drew. There
were but two of them all told; yet they
seemed to fill every nook and corner of
the premises, so that they ask no odds of
the great world around them. And
when, at last, they sat down to partake
of the evening meal, and the hot water
gushed, and gurgled, and sang melodi-
Ously, as it fell into bed of curled and
fragrant leaves at the bottom of the tea
pot, Jack looked at Jill, and his silence
spoke what his lips had not the skill tc
utter; for an angel from heaven had fill
ed his heart and hers SO full of peace and


happiness, that a single syllable woulc


have flooded their sympathetic eyes.


So much for the house that Jack built
together with this truth, which found
in the bottom of the well which stands
over against the house: "He builded
better than he knew From 9TH
), House that Jack Built" in the Ore,
land Monthly for June.
Year: 1873

the little whiffs of temper that made
YOU sometimes even throw the chairs
out of the window, or the little Unjust
ices that made my brother Ralph hate
you. TO me you were always kind,
gentle and patient; but who pretended
you were perfection? Only | would l
could find helper to my domestic IN
firmities one-hundredth part as faith
full, as clean and capable, faults all
counted in i would there be any ques-
ton of wages between us? Think OF
Polly "going to leave because there IS
sickness in the family!" Think Of
Polly withdrawing from the storeroo IN
portions cfgroceries, under some ethi-
cal delusion familiar to the Celtic i'm
agination Think Of Polly at all in
the same category with locks and keys
with modern notions of hire and ser
vice The whole thing is as different
as if we lived on another planet.


She was such large part of IN,
child lite, that it is difficult to loob
back without seeing her constantly
Now that she is gone l naturally dwell
only on her excellencies, the mor'
when l contrast her solid virtues will
the himsy ghosts Of such that l Sc
now in every kitchen,-her faithful
ness that let nothing run to waste /; he


never-weary feet, that with angel-lik
persistence ascended and descende'


to minister to the wants of others a
her thoughtfulness, her sweetness, he
patient energy Atlantic Month
for June.
Year: 1873

A loving heart and pleanant coun-
tenance are commodities which man
should never fail to take home with
him. They will best season his food
and soften his pillow. 1t were a great
thing for man that mis- wife and
children could truly say of him." He
never brought a frown or unhappiness
across his threshold"
Year: 1873

A beautiful gem Of perfect mold
God lent TO Us one day,
We watched the fair, bright gift unfold,
And prayed for 1t TO stay.
Our lives, perchance, were not right esch hour
But when our darling came.
We prayed indeed, for strength. and power
To praise the Giver's name.
But God knew best. The Spring flowers grew,
Then Autumn's golden grain.
And when the Winters wild winds blew
He took the gem again.
We laid her down in a sunny place,
The white snow fell above
Like shroud from the holy spirit land.
To cover our darling love.
We know it is best As God has willed;
The gem He lent awhile,
Has brought our wayward, erring hearts
To pray for his loving smile
And though we may miss the darling one,
Yet still we'll try TO be
Perfect in grace, that we in Heaven,
Her beautiful form may see.


Surry, May u.
Year: 1873

As welcome as a sunshine
In every place,
Is the beaming approach
OF a good-natured face.
As genial as a sunshine,


Like warmth to impart,
Is a good-natured word


From a good-natured heart.
Year: 1873

able circumstances, / enjoy thoroughly
assured consciousness that remedy ha,
at length been discovered which will
greatly mitigate the force of this terrible
scourge, and which in all time to come,
will serve to rid the pestilcnce in large
measure of appalling features. The
remedy will continue to be used when
you and shall have ceased from the
walks of men," 1t will constitute the
basis of treatment alike in Calcutta and
New York, and will reduce tho mortality
more than SO per cent.


The formula has but little opiate, an
ordinary dose containing less than two
drops of laudanum. This conceive to
be quite an advantage, inasmuch as large
doses Of opium, frequently repeated,
would certainly cooperate with the seda,
tive poison in further depressing the
power of life. In many cases am salts,
fed it could be dispensed with, but Others
would require a superaddition of that
drug perhaps to each dose.


The inhalation of an atmosphere i'm.
pregnated with chlorine would, am sure,
in many instances-perhaps all-facili>
tate the cure. This can easily be obtain
ed by several different, but very simple
methods.


Patients should be admonished that
this system of treatment is entirely in>
compatible with the use of mercurials.
as the danger is thereby incurred of FORM
ing a bichlorde of mercury corrosive
sublimate) in the stomach. And if any
one, with the view to sort of double
security, has incautiously adopted both
plans, he should be dosed literally on the
white of raw eggs.


In my next, the Importance and value
Of others agencies employed as curatives
in the treatment of this disease will be
considered,
Year: 1873

30. you old devil! I've caught you at
last !" was the exultant remark of Fort
Wayne matror who had been greatly
annoyed by the depredations Of a neigh
boris COW upon her flower garden, as she
sailed from her ambush behind the rain
barrel, broOmstick in hand, just as her
pastor ratified the gate-latch in making
her friendly call. She was absent from
her pew in church next Sunday, when
the subject of the discourse was, The
Unruly Member"
Year: 1873

70 A negro stole the carpet from a
Tennessee church, and cut it up into horse
blankets. and the congregation all went
over TO Board river TO see him immersed.
From some upaecoun.able accident, he
was held under the water just one minute
to long.
Year: 1873

have wants and aspirations as high and
noble as those of men who fa:ten and roll
in wealth from merely sitting in fine Offices
and directing to market the products of the
soil which he, with the help of kind nature,
by hard wearing toll has created. All
road be compelled to carry out their part
Of the agreement. and upon this demand he
will insist