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Grand Opening
Of New Strict In
HATS AND CAPS!
FOB THE HOLIDAYS,
AT
Is. M. WATERS.
129 Tremont Street 129
(tbc (Jmltrcstott
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ESTABLISHED—1842.
GALVESTON, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1878.—PRICE 5 CENTS.
XXXVII—NO. 242.
L. M. WATER!
PRICE LIST
FOK THE HOLIDAYS.
Men's Cloth Caps oOe. and Upwards
Men's Silk Caps. 7.»c, and Upwards.
Men's fine Fur Hats 75c.and UpwarJs.
Men's fine Stiff Hats. SI 25 A: Upwards.
Boys' & Children's Hats & Caps, 50c. do.
Silk Hat* at $4 and Upwards.
Xj. M. WA.TEna,
129 ... Tremuot Street. 129
TAXES AND VOTERS.
A Galveston correspondent, who con-
tributes a brief essay on the cheerless mud-
dle of city finances, proposes to further
the collection of city taxes by prescribing
a tax qualification for voters. " Let no
man vote," h© nay4, " unless he can show
his poll tax receipt at the polls. When
voted upon, the canceling stamp of the
judge would be very apt to prevent its
being used again at the current election,
and thus prevent fraudulent voting. But
there would be money in it. too.
for the city treasury." Of course there
would be some money in it for the city
treasury, if a poll tax receipt were required
to be produced by every voter at a city
election. But, if the elective franchise is
to be regulated in the interest of the city
treasury, why limit the contributions ex-
acted from the voters to the poll tax? The
requirement of poll tax receipts would
bring, at most, an addition of a few thou-
sand dollars to the revenue. If a discharge
in full for all taxes were prescribed as a
condition of voting, and if the class
who usually sweD the amount of tax de-
linquency preferred prompt payment to
disfranchisement, the city would pick up
a hundred thousand dollars of tax arrears,
and, other things as they should be, would
cease to flounder on from year to year
with a chronic deficiency of revenue
Why, then, not propose that no man shall
vote unless he can show a receipt in full
for all taxes due the city? Is it Dot as
much the duty of a citizen who is assessed
for a hundred or two hundred thousand
dollars of income-yielding property in
real estate, bonds or stocks, to pay his
taxes promptly, as it is the duty of a citi-
zen who is assessed only for the head he
bears to pay the tax assessed upon that?
Certainly the duty of tax-payers to the
government which is established for their
protection can not be in an inverse
ratio to their respective interests,
material and personal, to be protected-
There is a growing opinion that none but
tax-payers should participate as voters,
law-makers and office-holders in the gov-
ernment of cities. The opinion is partly
based on the idea that a municipal corpor-
ation is in the character of a joint stock
company. If this is admitted, votes should
be apportioned among citizens according
to the pecuniary value represented by each
citizen as a member of the municipal cor-
poration; and thus we see that the joint
stock theory involves consequences wholly
incompatible with the fundamental prin-
ciples of popular self-government. These
principles recognize that, while every citi-
zen ought to contribute to the support of
the government in proportion to his means,
all citizens have, personally and socially,
equal stakes in it as the source of common
benefits in the way of civil order, general
security and public improvement.
THE CITY FINANCES.
From the results of an interview had by
a reporter of the News with the mayor,
it appears that, although the city's debt
has been reduced during the present ad_
ministration, large arrearages of taxes re.
main unpaid, and its current expenses have
not been defrayed by its income. It seems
that the expedient has been necessarily
adopted of applying funds in hand to
selected and indispensable purposes. Diffi-
culties of this character have been ac-
cumulating, and have already occasioned
much embarrassment, while they threaten
to become very serious inconveniences
which may entail the stoppage of
branches of service important to the good
government of the city. This does not
appear to result from an excess of
expenditure over nominal resources. There
has been a sufficiency of taxes levied, but
they have not been paid. Nor does there
appear on the part of the administration
to be any fault as to collection. The pre-
vious collector made large sales of the pro-
perty of delinquent tax-payers, most of
which the city bought, and the present
collector is now preparing to have another
sale. The trouble is that persons whose
property has been sold, no doubt relying
an their power to redeem it for an indefi-
nite time, have thus far in many instances
.lelayed doing so. Here then is the chief,
Jf not the only, cause of the deficiency.
The city by its charter has the privilege of
borrowing $50,000 for general purposes,
and ordinarily tliis facility would be
adequate to supply temporary deficien-
cies. But owing to the failure
of a large number of tax-payers either to
pay their taxes or to redeem their proper-
ty in the hands of the city aftef being
sold, the city's credit is so low that diffi-
culty is found in effecting a loan. In this
state of things it is not surprising that
those upon whom the pressure of creditors
is brought to bear, and who feel a respon-
sibility, whether they are to blame or not,
should wish for the privilege of issuing the
City's promises to pay in the form of or-
ders upon the city treasurer when funds
ore hot in hand. The mayor is reported to
have said that this method—the method of
issuing some form of commercial paper
which would be satisfactory to creditors—
*rould be a desirable means of extricating
the city from its present difficulties. So
far as such issues may not exceed the $50,_
000 allowed by the charter, wheu the city
can not of does not employ Tthe credit,
there can be no objection to the plan, ex-
cept that it is not permitted by the char-
ter. And it may be desirable that the
charter be altered in this respect. But to
permit deficiencies to be thus supplied
without limit, would be a pernicious prac-
tice. Where there is this facility there is
a temptation to accumulate debt, and the
Stimulus is removed to make the city's re-
ources available. It was to prevent this
evil, which had begun to be strongly felt,
that this feature was introduced into the
charter, and its wisdom can scarcely be
doubted. Except to a very lim-
ited extent, the embarrassments of a
city, no more than those of an
individual, can be alleviated by employing
its credit. The promises must at .ome
time be paid, and in a sum commonly aug-
mented by interest, and discretion would
teem to dictate that the necessity for mak-
ing them should be avoided by equalizing
the income and the expenditures. The
only panacea for such difficulties is to re.
trench outlays to the lowest point compati-
ble with efficiency, heroically levy what-
aver taxes are necessary, and insist by all
flfche means which the law affords upon
their payment. In the present case it
.would seem that the employment of this
paeans has been ineffectual to compel
payment. It may be of some im-
portance to those concerned to re-
flect that the period which the law
allows for the redemption of property sold
for taxes is fast wearing away, and that
after its expiration it may not be in the
power of the city to grant that indulgence
which perhaps is reckoned upon. The
city is in debt and is liable to have execu-
tions levied upon any property not pro-
tected by the exemptions of the constitu-
tion. If the title to property under tax
sales becomes absolute in the city, it will
be subject to seizure for the city's debt,
and after a levy could onjy be redeemed
by the payment of the debt. It may be
"Well for those who have property thus
situated to consider this contingency, and
Bs they will in a short time be required for
their security to settle with the city, to do
so now when settlements may relieve it
from its embarrassments.
Business was very quiet yesterday and
the absence of animation extended to the
cotton market. Sales were small and the
market closed easier.
Killed by a Lunatic.
Sew YorKj Dec. 30.—Officer Kirness,
who was shot m the Metropolitan hotel by
Wm. L. Palmer, a lunatic, Saturday
night, died in St. Vincent's hospital >i-day
from internal hemorrhage. Palmer is un-
der arrest, and talks rationally. He is
under the delusion that the officer attacked
him for the purpose of robbery.
A Scarlet Fever Scourge.
New York, Dec. 30.—One hundred and
eighty deaths from scarlet fever foccurred
in this city this week.
OUR MILITARY GUESTS.
GENERALS THE VINO AND ORD
ARRIVE AT 8 P. M.
ITIayor stone, the Several Commit-
tees, the tialveston Artillery, the
Washington Guards and a Large
Number of Citizens Participate In
a Grand Reception.
Last night about 7 o'clock Tremont street
was lively with the number of people who
were wending their way toward the G., H.
and H. R. It, depot, and by S p. m. the
platform was crowded with a motley crew
of all that is curious and respectable. A
few minutes after S the train came in sight
and immediately the Galveston Artillery,
who had planted one of their guns at the
foot of Twenty-fourth street, began firing.
A salute of 15 guns was given, and the last
shot resounded iust as the train was com-
ing to a halt. In the waiting-room of the
depot mayor Stone, with the committee of
reception, was waiting to peceive the dis-
tinguished guests, and, guarding the pas-
sage between the cars and the reception-
room, were placed a detachment of the ar-
tillery. Mayor Stone received Gen. Tre-
vino and escorted him to a carriage, fol-
lowed by Gen. Ord In care of John Sealy,
Esq., and the different staff officers,
ladies and excursionists, each escorted
by some member of the committee. As
Gen. Trevino passed along the platform
the Washington Guards were drawn up
and came to a present, making a most
favorable impression, as their line ex-
tended the whole way to the carriage.
Soon the line of march was begun, and the
fuests, under escort, proceeded to the
remont hotel, where a grand reception
followed. As soon as the military and
guests entered the room mayor Stone ap-
proached Gen. Trevino and spoke sub-
stantiallv as follows:
" In behalf of the citizens of Galveston,
1 tender yc u their most cordial greeting,
and extend to you for the short period of
your stay the hospitalities of the island
city. Your visit, more than anything
else, affords us the greatest gratification
and pleasure. When it was announced
that you purposed visiting our city in
company with the distinguished general
who commands the forces in Texas,
we felt no small happiness in seeing this
first step toward a reconciliation of griev-
ances, and welcomed with real ioy this
beacon of peace, whose luster will finally
shed a holy lignt upon both sides of the
Rio Grande. We have received you with
open arms, and, as a slight testimonial of
our high regard, you see before you the
citizen soldiery of our city, who join in
the general welcome I extend for all the
citizens of Galveston."
Gen. Ord very kindly acted as inter-
?reter. and conveyed the sentiment to Gen.
revino.
Upon the health of the Mexican general
being toasted. Gen. Trevino delivered a
spirited response in Spanish, which was
translated by Dr. Ornelas, Mexican consul
at San Antonio:
Citizens of Galveston: (Jen. Ord and
Col. Andrews have placed me under a debt
of gratitude by affording me this pleasant
meeting. They tendered me this excur-
sion and I gladly accepted the opportunity
of visiting a section of whose magnanimity
and generosity I had heard much of, and
of which I desired to know more. A fur-
ther and a grander consideration which
actuated me in accepting the invitation
was a cherished hope that my visit could
tend to assuage whatever animosity might
be cherished for my people. This distin-
guished reception which you have
so nobly accorded me will not
be ^unappreciated or forgotten by those
who live beyond the Rio Grande, and it
will be a pleasure to them as well as to
myself to remember the conrtesies shown
by Che American people in the cities of
San Antonio and Galveston. After pay-
ing compliments to Gen. Ord and Col. An-
drews, he concluded by saying that the
company mightrest assured that what was
being done called forth a response from
the depths of the Mexican heart, and
would end in the consummation of his
wish—the prosperity of the United States
and Mexico.
The speech was heartily appreciated and
applauded, and Col. McKe^n rose to toast
the " noble and gallant commander of this
department."
Gen. Ord very naively remarked that he
realiy had no intention of speaking, and
was without anything of a striking nature
to say. He was not like Mark Twain,
who was taken by surprise when called
upon and begged to be allowed to read
from his manuscript. But he could assure
the people of Galveston that this and other
marks ef kindness shown him were sin-
cerely appreciated, and his hope would be
that he might remain in Texas long enough
to receive much more of their open-handed
cordiality.
Col. laournoy being called upon, said
that the occasion called for little speech-
making, unless it should be to repeat the
words of welcome which had been already
spoken. Despite the tempestuous weather
Galveston had done her uttermost to
evince her pleasure at the visit of her dis-
tinguished guests. He trusted that their
stay would be sufficiently long to afford
an intimate acquaintance with the city
commercially as well as socially. He
knew no greater honor and pleasure possi-
ble to the citizens of the island city than
this reception of the great Mexican in
whose entertainment he was sharing,
especially when accompanied by one who
had won distinguished laurels on many a
field of battle.
Ia response to the compliment of a toast
in his honor, Dr. Ornelas began by apolo-
gising for his defective English, and "said
that he would decline the task of speaking
were it not that silence on such an occa-
sion would be incivility. He had little to
say after the eloquent expression of kindly
sentiment which had been indulged in, but
could say sincerely that he indorsed all
that he had heard. The Mexicans are a
grateful people, a*d the true Cordiality
and friendship extended this night would
be cherished by every soul in Mexico. He
hoped that occasions like the present would
be frequent, and that through their
agency the feeling which now unhappily
prevails would be ameliorated. He hoped
to see the day when on both sides of the
Rio Grande there would be no dearer toast
than "The two republics."
The glasses were again emptied and CoL
George P. Finlay responded to vociferous
calls.
He was delighted to be a participant in
the entertainment of the Mexican general
and his staff, for the special reason that
for a quarter of a century he had spent
his life where surroundings made him inti-
mate with Mexicans. He was delighted
to meet Gen. Trevino, a man of thehigh-
est character upon the border, and esteem-
ed alike for his accomplishments as a gen-
tleman, his intrepidity as a soldier and his
ability as a statesman. He was the favor-
ite of the American people on
the Rio Grande, and stood to-day
the exemular of all that was
highest and best in his race. He came
with the recommendations of both sides of
the river and, whatever might be said of
the ruthless carnage of others, no man
could say that Trevino ever soiled his
sword in? an unworthy combat. Compli-
menting Gen. Ord for the masterly fashion
in which he has performed the delicate and
difficult trust imposed upon him by the
United States, and after extending the
highest compliments to Col. Andrews and
other memb^s of the excursion, he closed
regretting that the season was such that
Galveston could not be seen in her holiday
dress.
The prosperity of the Galveston artil-
lery and Washington guards was then
drank, and CoL Andrews was called for.
He could only say that Galveston had
well?carried out his sanguine anticipations.
It had been his good fortune to live in the
island city and, from his acquaintance
with her citizens, he knew tnat when
generals Trevino and Ord would come in
their midst a hearty reception would fol-
low. He was not disappointed—nor were
the guests. He believed that an occasion
suc h as this, teeming with noble sentiment
and generous feeling, would do more good
than all the treaties that congress could
consummate in fifty years. Although
playing an humble part as the representa-
tive of the Sunset route, he would carry
with'hixn the proud recollection of having
introduced Qen. Trevino and Gen. Ord to
Galveston people.
Mayor Stone then invited the guests to
supper, when the balance of the company
withdrew.
The military deserve no small commend-
ation for the display made in spite of
wind and rain. The artillery was promptly
on hand while the guards presented a mag-
nificent line of 42 uniforms.
The following is the personnel of the
excursion:
_ Ma-jor general G. Trevino; CoL Ma^ana,
Lt. Col. Gutierrez. staff; Capt. Zelacta, 26th
infantry; Lieut. Chaix, 26th infantry; Dr. P.
Ornelas, Mexican consul at San Antonio; E. A.
Trevino; C. J. Trevino; Dien Venjbo; Juan
Cordenas; brigradier general E. O. C. Ord, U.
S. A.; Col Vincent, adjutant general, brevet
general Cald, quartermaster, ma>or Brown,
aid de camp, staff; Lieut. J. J. Biereton, 24th
regiment; CoLU. B. Andrews, V. P. G., H. &
S. A. R. R.; Mrs. H. B. Andrews; Miss Bertie
Ord; Miss E. Warren; major Converse, gen -ral
superintendent G., H. & S. A.; Geo. W. Bi ack-
enridge, president San Antonio national
banic; Col. G. C. Gibbs, G. F. A. Sunset Route;
N. T. Cos^rove; Hermann Wolff; S. Nugent
Townsend, of The Field, London.
The Students and the Troops.
London, Dec. 30.—A dispatch to the
Times, from Vienna, says it stated that
several persons were killed or wounded in
the recent encounter between militia, and
students at Kieff.
College Burned.
Cincinnati, Dec. 29.—a Gazette special
says Rev. Dr. Gould's female college at
Miliersburg, Ky., burned this morning.
The students lost their wardrobes.
Will Return Soon.
London, Dec. 3.—The Edinburgh Scots-
man's London correspondent says Dean
Stanley contemplates revisiting America
shortly.
MARSHALL.
Rothschild Denied a New Trial—
The Appeal to be Heard at Galves-
ton—The Contested Election Cases
—Christmas.
(.Special Telegram to the News.1
Marshall, Dec. 30.—The motion for a
new trial in the Rothschild case was ar-
gued to-day by Col. Crawford and judge
Crawford for defendant, and W. H. Payne
and Ed. Guthridge for the state. The
motion was overruled. Defendant ex-
cepted and gave notice of appeal.
Mr. Guthridge in his argument, alluding
to what effect public prejudice had in
making up the verdict, was quite happy in
his remarks. He said he thought that the
brilliant array of counsel was enough
sympathy for the defendant, without hav-
ing a host of friends following after him,
crying for fear he would be hung.
The main points on which was based the
application for a new trial were non juris-
diction of the court, mode of returning the
venires, mode of forming the jury, admis-
sibility of evidence, insufficiency of testi-
mony and public prejudice in the county.
The case will be heard on appeal at the
Galveston term of the court of appeals
probably by April.
To morrow the Harrison county election
cases will be heard, and the first point to be
argued is to quash any further proceed-
ings owing to filing of notice of contest
eleven instead of ten days after the time
fixed by law for filing such notice.
Christmas passed off agreeably and
with much social gaiety, including a grand
ball by the young men at the opera house.
The T. and P. club give a ball at their
elegant club house to-morrow night, for
which a Dallas band is secured and other
preparations to suit made.
HOUSTON.
Important Criminal Trials at Hand
—Passage of the Military Party-
Choral Society Reunion.
(Special Telegram to the News.1
Houston. Dec. 30.—Bill Artego, a half
breed Mexican, has been placed under
$250 peace bond for threatening to burn
the premises of H. Koch, of the fourth
ward.
Saturday night the store of M. Mellen-
Ser & Bro. was entered, and the cash
rawer broken and emptied of small
change to the sum of alfcut $14. No clew.
In the criminal court to-day the case of
Richard M. Coward for the murder of old
man Schachtrupp came on. Application
for continuance was overruled, and the
case reset for January L Attorneys
Hamblin and Turner were appointed by
the court to defend Coward.
The State vs. Grissom will be called to-
morrow.
Generals Ord and Trevino, with their
staff and friends, arrived on a special train
at 5 o'clock this evening, and left by
special at 5.30 P. M. for Galveston. The
party were ensconced in "a parlor car on
the San Antonio road, tastefully and ap-
propriately decorated.
Martin Jones, colored, was found dead
this morning in his yard, in the 4th ward.
Verdict of jury, died from apoplexy,
caused by excessive drinking.
Christ church choral society held a re-
union to-night at the rectory of of Rev. J.
J. Clemens. An elegant banquet was
spread and the rector, as a mark of appre-
ciation of bis choir, gladdened the hearts
of all with handsome and appropriate
holiday presents. _
SAN AN TON JO.
Fall Confirmation of the Good Worlc
in Hlexico—Departure of the mili-
tary Party for Galveston.
ISpecial Telegram to the News.1
San Antonio, Dec. 30.—Another official
telegram from CoL Carpenter confirms
fully previous reports of the capture of
the Indians by the Mexican authorities
near San Carlos. Six Indians were killed
and 85 are under guard. They are to be
sent to the City of Mexico. Very few es-
caped.
Sunday last generals Trevino and Ord
and their staffs, spent at the head of the
river San Antonio, the residence of Geo.
W. Brackenridge, Esq., president of the
San Antonio national bonk.
General Trevino is evidently a gentle-
man of great culture and refinement, for
an edition of that rare and exhaustive
work, <4 Mexican Antiquities," by lord
Kingsborough, attracted most of his atten-
tion, and he was much pleased and sur-
prised to find a better Mexican library at
mr Brackenridge's than he had seen in
his own country. The beautiful sources
of the San Antonio river also attracted
the admiration of the general and his
staff.
DALLAS.
Injunction Dissolved—A Snpper and
Fair for the Benefit of the Poor—
Arrests for Robbing Cars.
[Special Telegram to the News.1
Dallas, Dec. 30.—The injunction of
Hughes et al., restraining the Bale of pro-
perty for delinquent taxes, assessed in
1878 until April, was dissolved in district
court to-day after a lengthy argument,
and petition dismissed. An appeal was
taken.
The citizens' committee of arrangements
of charity fund held a meeting to-night.
A supper and lair on the 8th and 9th of
January was determined upon, instead of
a ball, as proposed by the public meeling.
Representatives of the local press and Gal-
veston News were added to the commit-
tee. The prospects are that a sum suffi-
cient to relieve actual wants will be re-
alized.
J. W. Crawford, arrested at Terrell last
week, charged with robbing the Texas
Pacific of two boxes of merchandise, has
waived examination and will appear be-
fore the court next Monday. On informa-
tion of Ernst Anderson, a confessing par-
ticipant, Wade Hill, John Fisher and Jas.
Nichols, were arrested there on Saturday,
charged with breaking open a box-car and
stealing three boxes of merchandise. The
prisoners and informant were placed under
guard at the expense of the railroad. Last
night the informant, slipping the key from
the guard's pocket, unlocked his chain and
escaped. West Douglass, a member of the
gang, was arrested here to-night.
FORT WORTH.
An Extensive Conflagration.
ISpecial Telegram to the News.1
Fort Worth, Dec. 30.—This morning at
1 o'clock a fire broke out in a frame block
on the east side of Main, between First
and second, and opposite the block burned
just a fortnight ago. The entire block,
consisting of eleven tenements, was de-
stroyed. After repeated failures to lap
across the street and ignite the postoffice
block from the Centennial theater, the fire,
impelled by a strong northeastern wind,
reached across Main, and speedily con-
sumed the two frames and the brick left
by the former conflagration. The national
bank, and with it the best built portion of
the city, was seriously endangered by the
burning of the Occidental, but untiring
efforts saved both. The block burned was
occupied by business small nature, such as
saloons and restaurants. The loss aggre-
gates about 520,000, one-third of which is
probably covered by insurance. This
makes the fourth fire in two weeks, and
people are wondering if ail result from ac-
cident. Both burnt blocks will be replaced
with brick. The houses destroyed belong-
ed to Dr. Ferguson, B. C. Evans, W. W.
Dunn and judge Terrell.
liHE Nil AM.
Firemen's DIection—Eistrict Court.
LSpecial Telegram to the News.1
Brenham, Dec. 31.—R. A. Harvin was
elected chief engineer of the fire depart-
ment, and H. E. Lockett assistant, at the
firemen's convention held on Saturday
night. Both are energetic and competent
men. s
The district court opens on Monday next.
The county jail is filled with candidates for
its consideration.
Journey or the Military Party.
LSpecial Telegram to the News.1
New Philadelphia, Dec. 30.—The
military party from San Antonio made a
stop of 40 minutes and partook of an elo-
gant dinner at H. W. Boers. The engine
and cars were decorated with American
and Mexican flags.
s
Greece and Turkey.
London, Dec. 30.—A Reuter telegram
from Coifetantinople says: Greece ex-
pressed to the powers satisfaction at the
initiative taken by the porte appointing
commissioners to negotiate upon the fron-
tier question. Greece intends to come to
an understanding with Turkey without
the mediation of powers.
Passed Away Forever.
London, Dec. 30.—The Standard's cor-
respondent with the Kural column tele-
graphs that Gen. Roberts convoked the
principal inhabitants of Kural valley in
reixvar and Khoyl, and informed them
that the emir's rule had passed away for-
ever, and that henceforth they must look
to the empress of India. #
The Yellow Fever Commission.
New Orleans, Dec. 29.—Senator Pad-
dock, of Nebraska, surgeon-general Wood-
worth and Sam. A. Green, of the national
yellow fever commission, have arrived;
also, senators Lamar, of Mississippi, and
Eustis, of Louisiana. Senator Kellogg, of
Louisiana, is expected to arrive to-morrow.
End of the Epidemic.
Gibraltar, Dec* 30.—The recent fatal
epidemic has disappeared from all towns
in Morocco.
NEW YORK.
Sherman Will Stick—Sterling De-
moralised— Dccline in Coal Shares
—Louisiana Bondholders Disposed
to Wait.
[Special Telegram to the News.1,
New York, Dec. 30.—Secretary Sher*
man denies the reports of his resignation
of the treasuryship to run for governor of
Ohio.
International and G. N. R. bonds, 69^
bid, TO asked.
Sterling is demoralized and further de-
clined on easier money at London and an
absence of demand.
Pennsylvania coal company shares de-
clined 20 per cent on the bid price.
Louisiana bondholders here are discuss
ing the question of cutting off coupons and
allowing the state three months grace in
which to pay them.
Cotton closed weak, with more sellers
than buyers.
A meeting has been called at Berlin to
protest against Bismarck's commercial
policy.
NEW ORLEANS.
Decisions In Important Cases—Dis-
tinguished Arrivals—The Yellow
Fever Investigation!
New Orleans, Dec. 30.—On applica-
tion of Henry W. Benjamin, judge Billings
granted an injunction restraining and en-
joining payments of warrants for over
$13,000, issued to George W. Dupre for
printing and binding legislative docu-
ments, session of 1878—the judge holding
that the law under which said printing
was done had been repealed.
The supreme court has decided the cele-
brated case of the State, ex rel. the South-
ern bank vs. E. Pillsbury, Mayer et al.
against relatives, reversing the judgment
of the lower court, which granted a man-
damus compelling the city to levy a special
tax to pay interest on certain bonds held
by the Southern bank. The court holds
that section 37 of the act of 1852 provides
for an uneuual tax and is unconstitutional.
Among the arrivals to-day were Hon.
Clarkson N. Potter and Hon. J. D. Cox, of
the Potter committee; Mr. J. B. Linton,
clerk of the committee; Gen. Hooker, of
Mississippi, member of the yellow fever
committee; Dr. Falligant, of Savannah,
member of the board of experts, and ex-
Gov. W. P. Kellogg. Mr. Stenger, of
Pennsylvania, the other membes of the
Potter sub committee* has not yet ar-
rived.
The house and senate yellow fever com-
mittee met conjointly. On motion of
Gen. Gibson, senator Eustis was declared
chairman. Experts were invited to take
seats with the congressional committee.
Present: J. B. Eustis, chairman; L. Q. C.
Lamar, A. S. Paddock, R. L. Gibson,
Chas. E. Hooker, surgeon general J. M.
Wood worth. Dr. Samuel A. Green, Dr.
Samuel M. Bernis, CoL T. 8. Hardee. Sur-
geon general Wood worth laid before the
committee the result of the work accom-
plished by the fever experts who investi-
gated the subject during the fall.
This evening Bra. Holiday and Hol-
combe, of this city, were examined and
both agree that fever originates here every
year from the germ, which was originally
imported here and becAme part of the cli-
mate; that the epidemic was undoubtedly
increased by neglect in removing garbage
of the city. The testimony closed at 11
o'clock and the committee adjourned till
Tuesday noon.
The chair read the resolution of congress
creating the c6tnmie8io»L and surgeon gen-
eral Wood worth submitted a report of the
work of the commission at Memphis. The
letter of instructions to experts at Mem-
phis* was also rean. Dr. Wood worth sug-
gested some lines af inquiry* to facilitate
further investigation in addition to those
already followed. He said that the report
would be ready by the 15th of January,
and ready for publicatiod by the end of the
month.
Mr. Hooker urged that it was highly im-
portant that reports should ue made as
soon as possible so as to secure appropriate
legislation by congress.
Senator Lamar and Mr. Gibson expressed
their views in regard to thorough mvesti-
tion of the quarantine system and that
witnesses to this effect he citeCL General
Hooker moved that a comdnttee of tjtiree,
with senator Enfefis as chairman, be ap-
pointed, which shall designate to the
sergeant-at-arms the names of citizens,
captains of vessels, etc., who are posted
upon the subject, and that he be directed
to subpoena them to appear, in
order that su^h as is pro-
curable in the premises may be
taken. The following committee was
appointed : Senator Eustis, chairman;
Senator Paddock and Hon. R. L. Gib-
son. In speaking of quarantine Mr. Gib-
son cited the instance of a family who
lived at Cat Island, on the Mississippi
coast, several miles from the main land,
from which they were completely isolated,
and who had contracted the disease. Sena-
tor Eustis said that yellow fever had radi-
ated from this point over the country, and
it seemed to him highly important to de-
termine the efficacy of the quarantine
system.
MARINE MATTERS.
Philadelphia, Dec. 29.—Arrived :
Peace.
New York, Dec. 20.—Arrived: Wy-
anoke, Richmond, Andes. Arrived out:
Fram, Levig, G. Burges, Devonshire.
Homeward: Essex, Qalvestou.
New Yore, Dec. 30.— Arrived: . Steam-
ship Down Stream, Charleston.
Liverpool. Dec. 80.—Arrived: Ship
Ingomar, Galveston.
Queexstown, Dec. 30.—Arrived: Bark
J. F. Mann, Wilmington.
Amsterdam Dec. SO.—Arrived: Bark
Surprise, Charleston.
Wreck of the Steamship I«. Arling-
ton.
St. George, Bermuda, Dec. 25.—The
steamship L. Arlington, from Savannah
for RevaJ, with a cargo of 4000 bales of
cotton, went ashore on the reefs to the
northwest of these islands on the morning
of the 15th. The L. Arlington was bound
to Bermuda. Her commander, deeming
it wise to call to repair damages sustained
during a heavy gale on the lOth inst., on
Saturday morning as the ship was com-
ing round she came in contact with the
rocks, and all efforts to release her proved
fruitless. The ship filled with water, and
the captain fearing she would sink ordered
the boats to be lowered, and left the ship
with his crew. It is supposed that about
1000 bales of cotton will oe saved dry. The
cargo and materials are being landed at
Mangrove bay.
Loss of a Steamer—Loss of Life.
Kingston. Jamaica, Dec. 29.—The fol-
lowing details have been received of the
loss of the Emily B. Souder. from New
York, December 8, for San Domingo: A
leak was discovered at 9 o'clock on the
morning of the 10th inst. The deckload
was thrown overboard. At H o'clock the
crew began throwing overboard the cargo
in the hold. At 5 o^lock in the evening
the wind was blowing a half hurricane,
and saving the vessel became hopeless.
Four boats were got out and one of them
was found to be useless. The first boat,
containing first mate John Christen, Geo.
Scan and five passengers, was swamped
alongside. The second boat, in
which were engineer Booth, two of
the crew, one baby and several
passengers drifted away. The third boat,
containing the purser and others, also
drifted clear. At 10 o'clock a life rart was
constructed, and the captain, chief en-
gineer, second mate and two passengers
left the vessel on it. Of the six persons
remaining, Theodore Stinert, O. A. Ander-
son and one passenger left on a floating
hatch, leaving two cooks and one passen-
ger, whom it was impossible to help as the
steamer disappeared three minutes after-
wards. At daybreak on the 11th Stinert
and Anderson were alone; no boats nor
bodies were in sight, nothing but the float-
ing cargo. The two men saved were res-
cued at five o'clock in the evening by a
schooner bound for Jamaica.
Condition of the Tunis.
Washington, Dec. 29. — The signal
corps station at the wreck of the steamer
Tunis reports at 2.40 V. M. to the chief sig-
nal officer as follows: "Ship moved 200
feet last high water. Ship not damaged.
Will possibly get her off next high tide.
The Rescue is alongside of ship, and is now
engaged discharging ner cargo of cotton.
Will not attempt to haul ship off until
next flood tide."
Circumstances of the Loss of the
Steamship Kate.
Hamilton, Bermuda, Dec. 25.—Cleared:
December 18—Schooner Aldaria, Rolles,
Hampton roads; 21 st—Barkentine Mary
Emily, South Carolina.
During the heavy southeast gale ;that
prevailed during the day and nignt of the
10th inst., the stmnded steamer Kate,
from Galveston for Havre, was complete-
ly broken up and sunk in deep water
alongside the reef. £.bout 180 bales of
damaged cotton were recdvered from the
wreck during the week ending December
24th.
The court appointed tp investigate the
circumstances of the loss of the steamship
Kate adjudged that the certificate of Wm.
Simpson, master, be suspended for six
months, and John Ralph, chief officer, and
Wm. Henry Harrison, chief (?) engineer,
were severely censured and the certificates
of competency returned to them.
Spanish A flairs.
Madrid, Dec. 29.—The senate passed,
finally, the bill cancelling contract for
loan of 25,000,000 presetos with the Spanish
colonial bank, and adopted the bill author-
izing the new loan to be guaranteed by
treasury bonds.
King Alfonso signed decree dissolving
cortes.
Moncasi recovered health. It is said
that the final appeal of his counsel has
besaaawicted.
« ONE DAT IS NOT A.LWA TS."
Defiance of the Breathitt County
(Ky.) Outlaws.
Louisville. Dec. 30.—A Courier-Journal
special from Breathitt county, Kentucky,
says: The officers of the law have been
much to blame for the blood that has been
shed there since the close of the war. If
the civil officers had taken as-firm a stand
when the Strong and Amick difficulty
broke out as they nave now it would have
nut a stop to the lawlessness. The out-
laws saw that the law could l>e trampled
upon with impunity, and they commenced
the settlement of every petty dispute with
the knife and revolver. This has been go-
ing on so long that the law-breakers will
have to become thoroughly Imbued with
the idea that the civil officers and the gov-
ernment intend putting down the strife at
whatever cost before peace will reign A
number of grand jurymen have already
made their appearance. Judge Randall
and the newly elected judge Linden state
that the panel is comprised of men who
will do their duty fearlessly. The sheriff
who has been so active says the outlaws
are extremely bitter against him, and
when the troops leave he will march out
with them. The prisoners in jail are very
bitter against the troope{ frequently curs-
ing their guard and saying, *' One day is
not- always."
California News.
San Francisco, Dec. 30.—The Call this
morning publishes a statement emanating
from a party well informed on the subject,
to the effect that in January last the town-
ship in which the town and some.of Ihd
principal mines of Bodle are located, was
surveyed under authority of the federal
government, when it was discovered that
they were situated in section 16. By act
of congress oMJarch 3, 1853, the 16th and
30th sections, in each township, were
granted to the state. Under the laws of
California occupants of such sections are
held to be preferred purchasers for six
months after filing of plot of survey. The
parties in possession, at Bodie, having fail-
ed to avail themselves of this operation of
law, other parties have filed application
for purchase under state title, llie mines
included in this track are Bodie, South
Bodie, South Standard, Ramphion, South
Bulwer, and portion of Bulwer. The
Call reporter interviewed the United
States surveyor, Gen. Wagner, last even-
ing on the subject. He expressed surprise
at learning the statement, and stated
that by the law of 1853 the min-
eral lands were excluded from going to
the state, and the present occupants could
prove up and patent their claims under
federal law. He said, however that the
determination of tha question would prob-
ably cost enough to ruin both the claim-
ants and contestants.
At Sand Lots yesterday, a resolution
was passed expelling C. C. O'Donnell,
member of the constitutional convention,
from the workingniem's party, on account
of recent disclosures affecting his charac-
ter, developed in his libel case against the
Chronicle.
Capt. Johnson, an old commander in the
service of the Pacific coast steamship com-
pany, who was to have gone east at an
early day to bring the new steamer State
of California here, died to-day.
The Students' Revolution.
London, Dec. 30.—The Times Vienna
correspondent, giving details of the riot
of students of the university of Kieff,
Russia, says: The students in a meeting
held outside decided to protest against
closing of the university. A body of them,
well armed, accordingly proceeded to the
university and forced their way in, after
disarming the town police. They then
fixed on the blackboard an energetic protest
against the arbitrary proceeding of the au-
thorities. Two companies of local militia
tried to disperse the students, who resisted
and thereupon a collision ensued, in which
80 persons were killed and wounded on
botn sides. At last a force of cavalry
suoceeded in clearing the square in front
of the university, and the students were
arrested. Similar riots^.though on a small-
er scale, are said to have broken out in
other university towns of Russia. It is
believed there is an intention of proclaim-
ing a state of siege in Kieff and Kharkoff.
Orders have been sent to places at the
frontier to redouble their vigilance, in or-
der to put a stop to revolutionary pamph-
lets being smuggled into the country, a
practice which fyas been going on on a
large scale, and to preyqpt the entrance of
revolutionary emissaries.
movements of the Emir.
London, Dec. 29.—A dispatch from Cal-
cutta to the Times says the news of the ar-
rival of Yakoobkhan at Jellalabad came
from a hitherto trustworthy official source
which even sent a confirmation of the re-
port, but subsequent telegrams from offi-
cers at Jellalabad. who were bound to tel-
egraph this arrival, if they kfiew it to be
true, are silent thereon. Intelligence was
received prior to the 2lst instant that Ya-
koobkhan was resolved to remain at Cabul
until forced to retire, but he had not then,
however, received the friendly overtures
which Maji Caragnari was believed to be
on the point of making.
The Times Jillaloba dispatch says com
muni cation was opened with Yakoabkhan
prior to the 23d inst. There is considera-
ble contradiction in reports about the
whereabouts of Shere Ali.
The Times Lahore dispatch thinks the
flight of the Emir may be merely a retreat
to prolong resistance, in the neighborhood
of Herat. The Pesther Lloyd's St. Peters-
burg correspondence favors the same idea.
The Times Calcutta corespondent says it
is rumored that he carried away with him
thirty laps of rup§eS, and is going to St.
Petersburg to appeal-to Europe.
The Kentucky Troubles.
Louisville, pec. 2&—Referring to the
Breathitt county troubles, the Courier-
Journal's correspondent at camp Taylor
says: The action of Judge Randall in
arresting all the ringleaders on the
Gambret and Little side h?ts created
consternation and disifiay among those
who have been concerned in the late
difficulties. None of the ringleaders
of the Strong party have made their
appearance, but their friends still say they
will be in before lohg. Judge Lindon
stated yesterday tJiat Wallace McGuire,
the man who is reported to have killed
Tom Little would be here during court,
ready to answer anv charge that may be
freferred against him This morning
rock Combs, son of jailer Combs, was
arrested and placed in jail, charged with
being implicated in the murder of judge
Burrett. This makes five of the Little
party who are now closely confined. John
Aikman is still at largg.
The Emir's Flight.
London, Dec. 30.—A dispatch to the
Times, dated Lahore, reasons that the emir
may have retired from Cabul to enable
him from safer quarters to prolong resist-
ance.
The Daily News publishes a dispatch
from Lahore, dated 11 o'clock this morn-
ing, which says the reported submission of
Yakoobkhan is not confirmed to date.
Dec. 30.—Baron Rogniata and count
Pairnett diplomatic gentlemen, fought
with swords yesterday. Count Pairnett
received two wovnds one serious.
The viceroy of India telegraphs to-day
that Mai. Cavagrina reports that there is
no further news of the emir or Yakob
Khan. He also announces that the Khan
of Khelan desires to join us in an advance
on Candahar.
Disturbances In a Church.
Cincinnati, Dec. 30.—Quite a disturb-
ance occurred yesterday in the Lutheran
church, at jSomerset, Ohio. Within the
past few years about two-thirds of she
congregation became dissatisfied with che
preacher and withdrew. They have been
struggling for the possession of the church
building for some time, and yesterday do-
cided to take it by storm. Those in pos-
session called the city marshal to their as-
sistance and ejected the Intruders. In the
afternoon they again entered the church
and held services unmolested. Each party
now threatens resort to law.
Indians Going to Washington.
St. Louis, Dec. 30.—Five chiefs of the
Ute Indians arrived here to-day, en route
from Colorado to Washington, "to consult
with the interior department relative to the
sale by them to the government of another
strip of their reservation, which is said to
be a very valuable mineral district.
Cincinnati's Contribution.
Cincinnati, Dec. 30.—The yellow fever
relief committee of Cincinnati has complet-
ed its report of contributions from this city
to sufferers in the south during the late
epidemic. The total, exclusive of inde-
pendent contributions by the catholic
church, is $69,776 98.
Russia and tbe Afghans.
St. Petersburg, Dec. 30.—The Oolos
states that Russia's participation in Af-
ghan affairs will probably be confined to
offering Shere Ali the usual hospitality to
royal visitors and maintenance.
Death of a marquis.
London, Dec. 30.—The marquis of Tweed-
dale is dead.
ATexas Sheriffs' Convention.
Following is a copy of a circular which
has been issued:
Sheriff of — county, Texas—Sir:
I have the honor to inform you that a
44 sheriffs' convention " has been called to
meet at the court-house, in the city of
Austin, on the loth day of January, 1879,
for the purpose of reorganizing the shriffs'
association of Texas* and adopting such
measures as may be deemed best to facili-
tate the work or putting down crime, ar-
resting criminals and bringing them to
justice throughout the state. You are
particularly and earnestly requested to
attend in person if possible, and if not, to
send your regular authorized deputy.
Dennis Corwin.
Sheriff Travis Co., and Chr'm Ex. Com.
Auttuu Texas. Dec. 90.1878.
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.
A START MADE IN THE BLAINE
IN VESTIGA TION.
Cutting Down the Postal Forcc—
Proceedings of the Teller Commit-
tee—What the Debt Statement w ill
Shpw—Talk at the Treasury about
Resumption—Result of an Exten-
sive Revenue Raid—The President
Goes to New York.
ISpecial Telegram to the News 1
Washington, Dec. 30.—Congressmen
Giddings and Culberson were at the post-
office department to-day, insisting upon
an increase of the force of route agents
upon Texas railways. The department re"
fuses to fill even vacancies in this service,
but intends to reduce the force largely and
reduce the pay of those retained, on ac-
count of the failure of congress to supply
the necessary funds. Applications for ad"
ditional clerk hire are refused for the same
reason.
IBy Associated Press.]
Washington, Dec. 30.—The Teller com-
mittee met this morning pursuant to Sat-
urday's adjournment. There were present
the chairman and senators Cameron, of
Wisconsin, Kirkwood, Bailey and Gar-
land. The chairman, having laid before
the committee the opinion of the acting
attorney general that the J20,000 appro-
priation of last June is available, an-
nounced that comptroller Porter will ap-
prove a requisition to place it to the credit
of the contingent fund of the senate, sub-
ject to the draft of this committee.
Senators Bailey and Garland raised the
point that the committee should decide
for itself whether it can or can not legally
use the money. They (Messrs. Garland
and Bailey) agreed with the opinion ex-
pressed by the comptroller, and although
another officer of the government had
given a different construction to the
statutes, the committee which is to create
the liabilities should be guided by its own
conscientious judgment as to the pro-
priety of sanctioning a construction that a
majority of its members might believe to
be wholly erroneous.
Senator Kirkwood remarked that he has
never had any doubt that the comptrol-
ler's opinion is wrong, but how ever this
might be, he insisted that there was no ne-
cessity for the committee to go behind the
admitted fact that the financial officer of
the senate now has the money. Messrs.
Teller and Cameron expressed a similar
opinion and the subject was dropped.
On motion of Mr. Cameron a resolution
was then adopted thata sub-committee of 5
be appointed to go to New Orleans. Charles-
ton and such other points as it (the sub-
committee) may determine to take testi-
mony and report to the full committee.
The chairman thereupon appointed the
above-named five members, who were pre-
sent, to constitute this sub-committee. In
response to an inquiry of Mr. Bailey as to
when the majority proposed the sub-com-
mittee should start, Mf. Teil^* said he
would be ready to start in two hours, and
Mr. Kirkwood remarked that he would
also then be ready, provided he could pack
his shirts by that time.
Messrs. Bailey and Garland said they
had other committee work, etc., on hand,
which would occupy them during the re-
cess, and there were also some matters to
which they should give attention for a
short time after the reassembling. They,
therefore, suggested that the departure of
the sub-committe be deferred until a few
days after enngress meets.
Messrs, Teller and Cameron urged that
the work of investigation should be
promptly begun, in order to complete it
oefore the 4tn of March.
The dilatory senators reioined that they
also were desirous that tne investigation
should be prompt and thorough, ana they
Wished to finish up their own official work
before their departure, because after that
time they and the other members of the
committee would doubtless be occupied all
the rest of the session by this investigation
in the southern and northern states, rang-
ing from Louisiana through Mississippi,
South Carolina, Virginia, Pennsylvania,
New York, and to Massachusetts, all of
which had been mentioned.
Mr. Teller (to Mr. Bailey,) "And perhaps
also in Tennessee."
Mr. Bailey—"Probably also in your
state." (Colorado.) (Laughter.)
Mr. Kirkwood inquired if anybody had
yet suggested Iowa as an additional field
for investigation.
A motion submitted by Mr. Garland that
the sub-committee leave Washington on
the 9th proximo, was defeated by a party
vote of three against two, and after some
further colloquy it was- finally agreed
unanimously that it should start for New
Orleans next Thursday. It was also un-
derstood that other sub-committees shall
be appointed hereafter. On motion of Mr.
Garland a resolution was adopted request-
ing the president and the attorney general
to furnish to the committee all the infor-
mation in their possession relative to viola-
tions of rights of citizens in the states
named in the president's message and the
attorney general's annual report, so far as
in their judgment may be compatible with
the public interest. The committee then
adjourned subject to the call of the chair-
man.
the public debt statement
to be issued from the treasury department
on Thursday will show very little change
from the statement of December 1, when
the increase was $3,214,000, caused by issue
of warrant for payment of the Halifax
fishery award during that month. Usual-
ly the receipts and expenditures during
December are about equal, the surplus re-
ceipts last December being about $71,000.
In January and February, however, the
receipts always exceed the expenditures
and bv the first of March the increase of
$3,000",000, which the monthly statement
now shpws, will be entirely cancelled.
resumption complacency.
When business closed at the treasury de-
partment to-day the available coin bal-
ance was $226 000,000, of which $200,000,-
000 is gold. The currency balance was
$12,600,000. The secretary of the treasury
in conversation to-day laughed at the re-
port in publication to the effect that he is
to be in New York city on Thursday next
to witness the effect of specie resumption,
all of which he denied, as he has no fur-
ther business requiring his presence in that
city now. "Why," said he, "a good
many persons think that there is to be
some violent commotion cn that day. I
have no doubt that it wi 1 be one of the
most quiet days New York has ever ex-
perienced. There may be some few per-
sons attracted by curiosity andjothers to
obtain a little coin for their notes, but
there will be no excitement."
MISCELLANEOUS NOTES.
Tliepresidentand Mrs. Hayes, vice presi-
dent Wheeler, secrotarv Evarts aud Gen.
Sherman left for New York, this morning,
to attend the annual meeting of the New
York historical society. They will return
to-morrow evening.
The internal revenue commissioner Shis
morning received the following telegram:
Knoxville, Tenn., Dec. 30.—Returned
yesterday from raid along Tennessee and
Kentucky line. Captured 16 distilleries,
10 copper stills and worms, 266 mash tubs,
1600 gallons mash, 2T»3 gallons whisky.
Traveled over 400 miies on horseback.
G. W. Atkinson, revenue agent.
R. B. Harrison, assayer of the min* at
Helena, Montana, has left tor that place.
On his arrival he wiil make arrangements
for purchase by the "treasury department
of gold directly from the mines and from
others who have co 9*11, paying in ex-
change greenbacks st par. The opening
of this office will make four places where
Strike Ended.
London. Dec. 29.—The Oldham cotton
operatives strike is virtually over. The
district meetings on Saturday, decided to
leave the question with their committees,
who have requested an interview with
their employers.
City Savings. ——-
ITo the News.]
I learn by the News that the city tax
assessor has been taking 'roin the internal
revenue list the names of 'iauor dealers,
for the purpose of assessing those he may
have missed. Very good, so far, for some
thing will be made. Now let 'is see if we
can not save something in connection with
the city assessor. Why not do away with
his position altogether? Let the city col-
lector take the county assessor's tax list of
property in the city, and collect by that.
Why have two officers assessing the same
property, perhaps at different values, and
compelling people to double trouble, when
one would be sufficient? This change
would save a pretty good sum of money,
not only to the city but to the tax-payer.
Another idea: Let no man vote until he
can show his poll tax receipt at the
polls. When voted upon, the cancelling
stamp of the judge would be very apt to
prevent its being used again at the current
election and thus prevent fraudulent vo-
ting. But there would be money in it,
too, for the city treasury.
And then there is the dog tax, which is
never collected. Enough money in it, if
properly attended to, to nearly pay the
whole expenses of the fire department.
Star.
Indications.
WASHrifiTox. Dec. 30.—For the west gulf
states: Falling barometer, increasine north-
erly winds, slightly cooler, cloudy and rainy
weather.
[Observations taken at 3.34 p. m. Dec. 30.1
Locality.
fTherj
Wind. jKainlW'eath
Galveston..
Corsicana —;30.27
Indianola J0.13J
San Antonfo..';S0.03|
Brownsville .. :30.06;
Davis ;30.10(
Deuison J9) £5,
Eagle Pass.. 139.10, «
Griffin 130.27] 35
Mason 80.37» 36
Sill {90 16 33
Stockton ;30 03 36
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.10 Lrain
14 L rain
.01 Threat
.18 Lrain
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00'Fair
.10 Clou 'y
03 Lt ra n
.00 Clou y
.10 Clou y
.00 Fair
. 10 Clou y
Chinaje in barometer in last eight hours—
Galves on, .1 fall; Corsicana, .0; Indianola. .0.
Change of thermometer in last twenty-four
hours—Galveston, 2 fall; Corsicana, 4 fall; In
dianola, 14 fall; San Antonio. 8 rise; Browns
ville, 3 rise; Davis, 8 fall; Denison, 2 rise:
E.atfle Pass, 4 fall; Griffin, 7 fall; Mason, 15
fall; Sill, 0; Stockton, 19 fall.
At the Opera House.
The Roberts pantomime troupe com
menced their engagement at the Tremont
opera-house last night. Humpty Dumpty
was presented to a fair house. The com-
bination is a strong one, and the popular
pantomime was put on the boards in v«fry
creditable style. The frequent and
hearty applause demonstrated the
appreciation of the audience. Grimaldi
and Dromio are both good clowns. Miss
Grimaldi makes an acceptable Colnmbine.
Miss Annie Fox appeared in some pleasing
serio-comic vocal selections. The perform-
ance oh the trapeze was especially fine.
One of the principal features was the song
and dance of Miss Jennie Miaco. and in re-
sponse to an encore, her skipping-rope jig
was a marvelous execution. She has no
superior on the stage in her fine. The
horizontal bar tournament by Ashton, the
Miacos and Grimaldi, is unsurpassed in its
way. With favorable weather the troupe
will play to crowded houses. During the
Humpty-Dumpty performances parquette
seats will be sold at 75 cents,
as a special concession to ladies and child
ren. On account of the late arrival of
generals Trevino and Ord, the distin-
guished military guests were unable to ac-
cept the invitation extended by manager
Evans, but they will attend the opera-
house to-night before going to the Artil-
lery ball. In honor of the occasion the
theater will be decorated with national
Iiumpty t)umpty will be repeated to-
night and at to-morrow's matinee.
Christmas Entertainments.
The children of the Nineteenth and
Winnie streets public school had a Christ-
mas entertainment at Minerva hall last
night. It was Tinder the supervision of the
teachers, and everything passed off in the
most agreeable way. The majority of the
250 pupils in the school were on hand. and.
with the presence of their friends, the hall
was quite crowds. The decorated Christ-
mas tree was lighted up at 8 o'clock. The
distribution of the gifts followed, and sup-
per was next in order. The tables were
crowded with an abundance of choice
edibles. The Italian band furnished the
music, and to its strains a livelv dance
was kept up in the main hall. When the
clock struck the hour of retiring all went
home, after having a good time generally.
The Sunday schools of the First Baptist
church and its mission held a reunion last
night at 121 Tremont street. The bad
weather was not sufficient to keep the
little folks at home, and the pupils of both
schools turned out en masse. The hall was
crowded, and teachers aud pupils united
in all kinds of innocent games that could
add to the pleasures of the social gather-
ing. At tne proper hour supper was an-
nounced, the children being served first,
and then tfSe older heads were given seats
at the refreshment tables. The News ac-
knowledges the receipt of a handsome cake
from the ladv managers.
The Littlofldflts entertainment at Casino
hall, for the benefit at the building fund of
the second baptist church, was well at-
tended last night. The programme was
made up of tableax, charades, and vocal
and instunoental music. The children had
been very carefully trained in their parts,
and the older persons participating in the
performance acquitted themselves in a
very creditable manner. Araby's Daugh-
ter, a tableau from Lalia Rookh, brought
forth the most favorable comment. The
performance was of such meritorious
character that many persons in the au-
dience dsked for its repetition at some
early day.
A Brenham Ball.
A grand fireman's ball by the Mechanics"
engine company No. 1, at the opera-house
at Brenham, is announced for Wednesday
evening, January 8. The News acknowl-
edges the compliment of invitation.
April ***. April May 5 7-16, May-June 5K
June-July
London. Dec. 30.—Gone into Bank of Eng-
land £210.00. 6
Domestic markets.
Nf York, Dec. 30.—Cotton on the spo"
ruled juiet af 1 hi decline and closed steady
Sales to spinners 2:6 bales, to spt-ciiators 42T
bales—total >;8 bales.
Texas quoted as follows: Ordinary 71) 16c:
good ordinary 9$$c; low middling 9 3-i6c*
middling 9 9-16c. good middling 10 5-16c.
Futures opened steady at a flight reduction,
which was tullv recover el and a gain of a
•ouple of points established luter in the day
On ihe third call prices eased off auain and
closed Veak and !ow»;r for ali months Sales
109.600 la'es; delivered on contract. 200 bales.
I>-c»mher 9.45; January 9.48; Febrnarv (\6l;
March f'.77: April 9 °9: May 10.01; June 10.11:
July 10.20; Auguiit iO.27.
New York. D^c. 30. — Money. I. Exchange,
4i<l Gold, par Governments stea 'y:new 5's.
100*6. Stale Oonds dulL
New York, Dec. 30 —Stocks strong: ad-
vaacine: New York Central 11!; Erie 2iM:
Like Shore 71^: Illinois Central 7SU; Cleve-
land and Pittsburg 8SM; Chicago and North
western 5ChicagO and Northwestern,
inferred, 77^: Rook Island Western
J lion Telegraph 95V4. Swb-treastiry balances;
G»id $113,^9.625; current $45.825..>78; iwud
iiterest $1.'4HQ}0; for bonds $142,boo; cus>tou.s
receipts. $302,000.
New York. Dec. 30. ..ides steady; wet
alted New Orleans and Texas declined to 8<o
* w York, Dec. 30.—Flour dull ai.d heav ,
Superfine western and state $8 0o<* :i ;V»; com
moi to good extra we--tern and sUue $3 rxxft
1 00; southern flour dull,ouvers favor; common
tc fair ex.ra. $3 75©4 50; "g ,od to choicx Jo
$4 P)@4 65. Wheat, winqer red, lov.ei ««d
dull;white quiet and unchanged; spring .,itn
out decided change; 8 graded spring ;"3:fo«6c
un^nded r#i $1 01Q1 OK Coru withoui de
cided chenge and very quiet. Oaf., a
shad* firmer and very quiei CoL«e
m<v e active said (Inner, qtiofe (r ^.r-
poe< it 11H®16Hc; in job lots 11 lt'.7W-
Susrannodcr.itely active and stead> dbsves
8Ugarl&t 6?&c: fair togood rtining •Sfe.'^c:
prime^c; refined in fair jemand and a>ier;
s*andffd A 8Uc; grauulate^ ; powder-
ed 9Hc crushed 9j£c Molassts uncLu.gev_ and
quiet. Rice in I:ghtc«»'. ..nc and ste. : Rosin
quiet a $1 35<f I 37}_ «A"peutine firmer at
Pork firmer rather quiet: old
mess orspot $710@ 7 30; January $6 av March,
new $3 5. Cut mess meats very quiet; pickled
bellies V£6&5c; middles firmer—western and
city lorn clear 4c: short clear 4 3-lCc; long and
.h»rtclv $4 02(Ja4Q5. Lard higher, moder-
ately ac *re and firm;.steam, spot $5 75^,5 bO.
Whisky ominil at $1 13J£. Freights to Liver-
pool a shde easier.
New Ulxans, Dec. 30.—Cotton quiet and
easy. Sais 4500 bales. Ordinary Tjifjc: rood
ordinary fcjc: low middling 89ic; midlline
SMr: goo middling^.
New Or*axs, Dec. «£—Gold. 100^. Sight,
exchange * discount. Sterling, bank 481 }A.
Consols; 6^6
New OatA.vs, Dec. 30.—Flour steady and
firm; sup4Ane $3 50(^3 75; double extra,
$i 37*4<&4 ); treble extra, $1 62^(^5 12U;
higher jrraos 5 85(^5 C2^. Corn steady and
in fair demad at 48a50c. Oats f.rraer. 31-^
32c. Corn real dull, $1 IXXTfcS 0). Bay in fair
demand, quted at: prime $i:'@15; choice $17.
Pork quiet old $7 tO; new &\ Lard is scarce
and firm; ti«ce 6©6)^c; keg 7@7>cc. Dry salt
meats quietut steady; shoulders— i^ose.
packed, 2^< clear, 414c. Bacon duil at 2*4.
4andtfe. Hams dull; choice s--gar-
cured, BUWi^kc; uncanvased. 7(^7^-. Wnis-
ky steady t. fl 05(^1 10. Coffee active aud
t.rm,carproes-rdinary to prim.', ll@10^c Su
gar steady *d in good demand; common to
good comiuc 4^<^4^c; fair to fully fa;r,
4%@5Vie; pme to choice, 5%@.0c; yellow
clarified, 6>$w}$c. Molasses in tair demand
and firm; coiaion, SO^tic; fair, cen
trifuga!, 19<38c; prime to choice. 26<^32c
Rice quiet; ortnarv to choice Louisiana, 5^4©
6J4c. Bran ir^»>oa demand at full prices. Sac.
Wheat—nomislly. $1 10.
Sr. Louis, »ec. JO.—Cotton market firm.
Sales 2® bale; Good ordinary Sc: low mid-
dling S^c; 111 id ling U%c.
Kashas CityDec. 30.—Corn-fed Texas steers
$2 .tU®3 10; grts wintered 12 25<&2 «0.
Kansas Cirvpec. 30. —Bacon—clear 414c; rib
and long 4^40. Wheat—No. 2, spot. *0y4cbid;
8Q9(c asked; N; 3, spot, fne cars sold at 80c.
Chicago. De. 30.—Flour quiet and un-
changed. Whet quiet but firm; No. 2 red win-
ter 9Jc; No. 2 (hicatfo spring SSft-ic cash; S^c
January; S3%< February; No. S do. 51V6c;
Corn dull, an- a shade lower, 30^c cash;
30V4e January J0V£c February. Oats dull and
unchanged. Brk active, firm and higher:
$7 40cash: $7 1«&7 January: $7 50^7 12^
February: $7 Cj£ Mar^-h. Lard active, firm
and higher; 5.0 cash; 5.37V$©5.40 January;
5.42^^5..r<0 Foruary : 5.55v£o.57>4 March.
Bulk meats in pod demand and a shade high-
er; shoulders *$c; clear rib 3.55c: clear sides
3.65c. Dressed logs in good demand and shade
higher. 2.95. Whisky steady ai d nnch;.n«red
Chicago, Dec.30.—The Drovers* Journal 1
ports: Hogs-Keieipts. 22,0)0; shipments,
1700; the mailet is 5*& 10c better all round
choice heavy $ 70<&2 80; light $2 50(&2 60:
mixed $2 50^2 6. Cattle—receipts. 3400; shi •
ments. r000; narket dull and slow; shippii g
$150^4 65; feele s and stockers $2 ;
b itchers cows J2 00^2 60, Texans SI '.)0<^2 ol.
Sheep—receipts L&D, market steady at 52 40
<£<&4 30.
St. Louis, Cue. 30.—Flour quiet and nn-
chantred. Wheat opened v> eak and lower and
closed firm; Nc. 2 red fall 91^4 cash; 91%c
December settleaitrnt; 90^^91 c January; No.
3 red fall S6cc. Corn easier; No. 2 nnxkd 294£
6£«M4c cash; 29*^c January; Feb
ruary; 31v4c March; £4X4c April; 32a«,Gt32}^c
May. Oats dull and easier; No. 2 tlV4®219£c
cash; 2l^c December and January. Whisky
steady. Pork B'JWIUUy1 unchanged. Lard
quiet at 5 32$4&.'.35c for small lots. Bulk
meats quiet; car lots of loose shoulders 2.40^
2.50c: clear ribs 3.4C&3 50c: long clear 3.35^?.
3.45; sh)rt clear 3."'H^3 60c. Bacon inacti\e
and lower: shoulders R 40c: clear ribs 4l$c;
clear sides 4^c. Swett pickled flams 5^®
5$£c. .
St. Louis, Dec. 30.—Cattle in good demand
for heavy fat shipping steers. $4 50{j>5 00;
medium, slow and weak; butchers stock dull
and weak; natives—stce-s, $2 75@3 00; cows
and heifers. $2 00<&3 00; corn-fed Texans. $2 75
<^3 50; Colcrodos, 15^4 15; feeding steers.
$3 25@3 60; stobkera. $2 25(^3 00; receipts 1300,
shipments none. Hogs inactive and demaud
light. $2 25^.2 40; packing. $2 4-rxg,s 60; butchers
to extra heavy, $2 G0&2 70; recc >. tsS50; ship-
ments 1600.
AMUSEMENTS.
Tremont Opera House
-®* EVANS, ..... .Hanifor.
FOUR NIGHTS ONLY-GRAND MATINEE
NEW YEAR'S DAY.
monxjav, doc. 30.
^ Engagement extraordinary of
3NT icls. Roberta's
IIUMPTY DUMPTV
II GsxreauH I
PANTOSKIKE TROUPE
Eipekiall " ••uuag**d lor the holidays. introd'*c-
® doible hable-
Ql I\A1>I£, with the two world-renowned
Clowns,
Grimaldi and Dromio!
And a Superb Corps of
FA.tlOI'S SPECIALTY" ARTISTS!
Constituting in Its entirety the
Pantomime Troupe par excellence*
PRICES s
P«yquette Circle re&erv od scats 8100
Parquette *. 75
Dress Circle 50
Gallery ..*!!!! 25
Condition ot T. C. Ayers.
Mr. D. The. Ayers states that the rendi-
tion of his son, T. C. Ayers, who was
wounded in a difficulty with Sam Harlan,
is not as favorable as it was, aud tliat he
is suffering considerably. It is even feared
that amputation may become necessary.
Railroad Excursionists.
The railroad excursionists spent Sunday
in the city, but owing to the inclemency
of the weather thev spent the day in an
uneventful loaf. They left early Monday
morning for Saa Antonio, whence they
purpose returning to Houston previous to
visiting Austin.
Tlie Condition of streets.
The rains which have plagued tne city
for the last two weeks nave mads sad
havoc with the streets, and several of the
principal thoroughfares are in an almost
impassable state for pedestrians. This
will necessitate considerable work on the
streets as soon as good weaUier (vili
work co be done.
COU! com coin
OF ALL KINDS
In Quantity to Suit Purchasers
Galveston Coal Co.
Vard corner 19th street and Strand
F. C. JEFFEBV,
i 1I03J1J03 J1103
MOODY & JEMISON
Cotton Factors. Etc..4
GALVESTON, TEXAS.
E. S. JEMISON 8 CO.,
Bankers and Commission Merchants,
123 Pearl St., New York.
Cheap Advertising Column.
SITUATION S~W A >TE1^
(Advertisements inserted under this head by
Laborers. Gardeners. Coachmen. Servanii*
(male and female i who are aeekinx employ-
ment. for 5 cents a line. No advertisement
taken for less than 15 cents. 1
A V AXTED-A POBITION AS BOOK-KEEP-
» y ER or SALESMAN, by a party of large
business experience north. Thoroughly com-
petent. Address box C, this office. de3l 2t*
WANTED—8 tnation as book-K»»e; er or
Clerk. Best of city references given. Ad-
dress^ Ne* 6 Office. de3l 2t*2
Silks! Silks!
I WILL OFFER FOR THE NEXT
two weeks my entire stock of
at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES,
consiMtf tig of a ftiH line or BLACK.
COLORED and STRIPED. It is to
tlie interest of every purchaser to
call and examine the Stock and com-
pare prices and quality.
Ail Other Goods in Same Proportion
AT £. rniBOURGS,
No. 163 MARKET ST.
Levy&Weis,
119 MARKET STREET,
JJAVE THE LARGEST, BEST SELECTED
and cheapest stock of
CLOTHING,
GENT'S FURNISHING GOODS,
TRUNKS,
YALISES,
UMBRELLAS,
BATS and CAPS
In Texas.
Orders from the country will hare prompt
attention. nol9 2mlp
The Senncr Bale.
Yesterday afternoon a"; S trclcclc Mr.
Mills, secretary of the cotton exchange,
disposed of the Benner bale by kicking
it down at the price of $310 50, that
the department is baying gold on similar { %tno"n' been subscribed for the
terms. The other three pllces .re Char- T~a « a ltt of the
lotte, N". C., Boise City and Denver. The
purchases at Denver have so far teen
larger than at any other point.
Tne usual official programmes of aew
year receptions by the president and cabi-
net officers have been published.
Desperate
Conduct of
Prisoner.
Female
OswECrO, S. Y., Dec. 80.— Sarah Stalker*
a malpractioner of this place, was ar-
rested an December Jd in Van Buren
county, Michigan, by the sheriff, aud on
Saturday last was delivered into the cus-
tody of an officer of Tioga county at De-
troit. She made desperate efforts to
escape on her way here, on one occasion
crying to jump into Detroit river, and
another actually jumping from a train
which was moving at the rate of *5 miles
an hour. She was, however, retaken, and
i3 now in jail here awaiting trial, being
charged with performing an operation on
Miss uottie A. Richardson, a voung lady
school teacher of this place, 5o years of
age, which caused her death in November
last. George Ketchum, who is also con-
cerned in tne case, has tied.
Miscellaneous Notes.
London, Dec. 30.—Mrs. Harriet Grote,
authoress, widow of Geo. Grote, the histo-
rian of Greece, is dead. Deceased was
well known as authoress of *' The Life of
Ary Scheffer."
Henry Vincent, a distinguished lecturer.
Glasgow, Dec. 80.—The correspondent
of the Manchester Guardian says the re-
sult of the call on shareholders of the City
of Glasgow bank, for installment in liqui-
dation of the bank's indebtedness, has not
been so successful as anticipated, but it is
impossible to get the exact figures yet.
Pedestrlanlsm.
New York, Dec. 29.—Madame Anderson
continued her attempt to-day to walk 27U0
quarter miles in 2700 consecutive quarter
hours. At 10 o'clock to-night she had
made 1258 quarter miles and was confident
of accomplishing her task. She was ac-
companied by Edward Lewis and other pe-
destrians. At 8.45 to-morrow' night her
journey will be half completed.
subscribers:
W N Stafford, 5*; A. (?. Mills, $5: M. Kop-
perl, |!0; Q. Ranger, $10; j. C. Hodges, Jr.,
$5, (i. H. Menaintr et Bro., S3; Peter H kraardt.
?5; Wolstou, Ue.L>& Vidor, $10; Oust. Heye,
$r>; E. S. Flint, $5; J. Fred^rich & KeUner, $5;
VV. Nisbst, f5. L. A. Scarborough, $>: Julius
Runge, %3. J. O. Aymes, Sr>; Hartmus A* Co..
$o; L. Stanwood. $-4; Wm. Meade. $2; J. c Hies
Forrer. 82; Chas. E. Richards. $5: J. M. North-
man, $r>. Folke 4 Wilkens. $10; A. Korrafiat.
S~>; lir. Heubner, S"»: Walthew & Co.. $2; W. M.
F. La id. $>; C. At W. Dibrell, $3: Jas. Arbuckle,
82; Anderson £ Simpson. Geo. T. B mdies,
85; Stuart Nicholson, fo; Fritz Nisbet, $3; Pat.
Fitzwilliam, $3; ¥L T. Sloan. $5; J. J. Lewis.
Si 50; C. M. Pearre. $5; O. Heyworth, ; Ed.
Larue £ Co., $5: R. J. Hughes. $5; C. M. Lee.
9r>; J. N. Sawyer, $5; D. Freeman. $.>; E.
Reio?cke, $5; W. L. Moody. $10; Jos. H. Met-
calf, 86; lieo. Sealv, $10; George Schneider, $5;
McAlpine, EaMridge & Co., $5; Theo. Vogel.
85; v. B. Durfee, $5; S. Heidenheim#»r. ffi;
Robe. Bomsfetd. $5; J. Moller, $5; Charles H.
Bv rne, S">; Arthur B. Homer. $2; Joel & B. F.
Woll>, $5; R. J. John, $5; Thos. Reid, $-»: John
D Rogers. $10; H. Dreier. $5: M. Marx. $.».
The bale will be consigned to the Hous-
ton cotton exchange to-day.
The Texas Express company took charge
of the bale without charge.
MARKETS BY TELEGKAPH.
Foreign market*. 1 \
HAVANA SCOAR MARKET.
Havana. Dec. iA—Sugar—Owing to the holi-
days no buyiness doin;. Market closes dull;
prices nominal: stocks in warehouses at Hava-
na and Matanzas 16.600 boxes. #4.700 bags, and
14HOO hogsheads. Receipts of the week 9rS2
boxes. 2400 bags and 51(K) hogsheads. Exports
of the week 3900 boxes. :£*» bags and 1457
hogsheads, including 1700 boxes, llll bags and
1457 hogsheads to the United States.
Havana. Dec. 30.—Spanish gold 201 (£201^.
Exchange on the Cnited States. London and
Paris dull aid lachanged; United States GO
days. gold. premium: short sight do.,
pie ilium; on London, 190&19J premi-
um; on Paris, 5^6 premium.
Livekpoou Dec. 30. — Cotton on the spot
firm: Uplands quoted as follow*: Ordinary
4B£d: good ordinary 4 l£-lf»d; low middling 5J£d;
middling >'td; middling Orleans 5$£d.
Sales 10.0U0 bales, of which 7400 were Ameri
can and 2U00 for export and speculation. Im-
ports lt»50. of which 1000 were American.
Arrivals opened l-32d better, but weakened
immediately, and closed dull but steady at
l-32d©l-lf.a. below Saturday's closing prices.
Basis, middlineuplands, low middling clause:
Deliveries—December 5 11-32, January-Feb-
ruary 5 February-March 5 113*?, Maicj-
C. E. BROUSSARD
1 Offer* the largest retail stock of Clothing in
the State.
SUITS FOR
BUSINESS,
HALF DRESS,
FULL DRESS,
Made of the most desirable fabrics.
Heavy, Medium and Light-weight Over-
coats, combining taste, neatness and
elegance.
BROKEN SUITS
reduced to make room for fresh goods.
Coats worth
Reduced to - - •
Pants worth - $3
Reduceto - - 2
$7 $8
4 5
$4 |5
2 50 3
$10
7
V
5
$1
10
*10
7
Vests Rehired in like proportion. Ooodt
Marked in plain Jtgmret. One price
only.
JUST RECEVED DIRECT,
Id Tiae for the Holidays,
PURE '58 CASTILLO GQSNAC.
Also. Nuits. Chambertin Pomara. Chahlisl
Chateau Yquemand other celebrated Wmes-
1KAKX A ke.hpner,
Sole a|wC» for the Roderer's Champ acne.
'j. v. boren. rThTstewart
B. N. BOREN & CO.
(Successors to Boren. McKelUr & Co.. Galr'to.),
Cotton Factors
AND
GENT COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
No. 46 Union St., New Orleans.
OVQBS DEBiirn
^•^^ffrrttoiiii.ii i n—n« or owr««r< r.t th*Br«fn o;d
ferrous SyMn. r*hcaiiy eu*wl 09
tflNCHESTER'3 SPECIFIC PILL
ft jnxrtfy v^stsUs •a&Xh* bert and
Ml wrmrfnl
Bow
HEAL ESTATE.
TT17ANTE0 TO BUY—Corner Lot, situated in
» v east end. Address, stating location and
terms. Box K. News office. deJJl tf
F~jX)R RENT OR SALE.-MY RESIDENCE;
corner Winnie and 19th sta.
de29 3t W. L. MOODY.
FpOR SALE-A beautiful cottage and threo
lots, furnished or unfurnished, corner of
18th aud N14. Apply to J. W. HEBERT, oa
premises. decii tf
HOICE CORNER FOR SALE—Lots 1 and
2. southeast cor. Tremont and Postofflce,
including buildings, and vielding good rentaL
Will sell the alley. V6. or "P. O., separate, if
desired. Terms easy, with low rate of interest.
no27 tf H M TRUEHE ART & CO.
FOK SALE.
UOR SALE-ONE ACRE GROUND ADf
T joining the Rem in Catholic Asylum foi
Orphans, a part <_.f the old Grta-n place,
with comfortable hcu-e and other improve>
ments. SARAH E. PEARSON,
de30 tf Br. ad way aud Thirty-fourth St.
1|X)R SALE, cheap for cash or in monthlj
payments. Cottage House. Apply Winnie,
brtween 33d and 34th streets. de29 lw*
fOR SALE- BEST QUALITY Rl'ST-PROOP
T TEXAS OATS. J. II. BRANDON,
de29 2t 214 Strand.
T~WO MULES FOH SALE—Apply to
MRS C. LIVELY,
de2fe 3t* 270 A\e. 1. bet. 29tli and 30th sts.
PILOT BOAT rou SALE.-THE NEW YORK
and Sandy Hook pilot boat Moses H. Grin-
nell. No. 20, 40-18 tons, new measurement: re-
Ivrifrlu 1871, Hew\y irotaled in February, l'TTS,
inasts. Ironwork and sails alt new: water-closel
below, and every tiling in first-class order. If
now in the Service. Will be sold on reasonable
terms. Address
J. B. LOCKMAN.
de9 «'t r.CO Water street. New Vorir.
ROOMS AND BOARD.
2 BEDROOMS, suitable for gentlemen or small
faindy; also siltintr room and kitchen. Ap-
ply 403 Av. K. cor. 17th. References required.
ROOMS FOR RENT—Retired location, tout
squares from opera hou>e: No. 21 """"innis
street, cor. 21th, next to Lutheran church.
FOR RENT.
JX>R RENT—Co*tng-, Market and 8th. with
nice shrubbery, etc.; do. on Market, be-
tween 9th aud ' »th; "*o. on Victoria and 17th;
do on 3-*l and 'l- Two-story, on Winnie, next
to 16th; do. on O ."iid 33d, 12 or 14 rooms do.
Bath Avenue and L. H. M. Tru*-heart & Co.
Fv%R RENT—The three-story brick building.
» o. 7-4 Market, occupied by I. ^edder. The
buildhig contains eleven fine south and east
001ns. with store below, Possession given
st January next. Apply to J. L. DARRAQH.
RENT — THE FOUR-STORY IRON
pOK
Front Build'ojr, Nos. 65 and 08 Tremont street,
lately occupied by Oliver Steele.
GEO. W. JALONICK,
de7 tf lp 204 Strand.
HELP WAS TED.
WANTED—GIRLS OR BOYS, being able
to do Pamphlet worn, folding and Stitch-
ing, rnav apply at the News Bin Jery.
deSO E&mt'
\\TANTED—A BAKER. TO GO TO THE
» ▼ country. Applv 117 Market street, at of-
fice in the rear. de3l 2t*
WO YOUNG MEN WANTED TO A?
in handling and arranging drv good*
lt PARK, LYNCH A CO.
V7-OUTH WANTED -TO ASSIST IN OFFICE
work. Address, in own writing,
lt P. O. BOX 657.
WJ ANTED —A Good White Waiter, at
>'» COMMERCIAL HOTEL.
Wages $10. Apply at once. de31 3fc
~X\TANTED—A WOMAN TO COOK. AND A
» * Girl to assist in housework and do pl&ic
sewing. MRS. CARRUTHER8,
It* Church st., cor. 11th.
W
/ANTED--A GOOD COOK—ALSO A
Washerwoman, at 190 East Broadway.
ANTED IN A SMALL FAMILY—A Good.
Girl, of 12 or 14 years of age. Apply a*
del» tf S. E Cor. P. O. and ISth sts.
TITANTED-A WOMAN to cook, wash and
» v iron tor small family. No. 507 Postoffice
street, between 14th and ISth. de2S 3t*
W
MISCELLANEOUS WANTS. ^
RESIDENT VARNISH AGENTS WANTED,
in all tlie States and Territories, to repre-
sent efficiently a first-class Northern Varnish
Company. Gentlemen acquainted with the
business, and with buyers, preferred. Addressi
givinfr ie trences. stating experience, etc*
V AKS1SI j. New ark, New Jersey. de28 3t
LOST.
LOST-CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT NOl
1253, f 100, dated Oct. 31, 78. Deposit by J.
H Washington to order^f Ira M. Camp. Pay-
mc-nt of same nas been stopped. su tu 2t*
MISCELLANEOUS.
cELECT MASQUERADE COSTUMES AND
O WIGS for rent, to ladies only, at 258 East
Winnie street de31 tu th sit 81*
TO~LOAN—Siono to £4000 against first
collaterals or r *al e>tate security.;
de2*i tf G. A. MEYER, opposite x ostofRca.
J ACOBF. WEITZEL &CO ,Postoffice
two do. »rs west of 20th, are agents for
" Grand Charter Oak Stoves."' oc9 4i
Special Notice.
"WB BEG TO NOTIFY OUR FRIENDS
and the public gene rally that we hav|
opened an office in the city of New York
100 Pearl Street,
and our Mr. A. IIsiDEXHXi*Fa will <rive his pe^
sonal tent.0*1 to the making of all pcrchasts.
etc.. ih -i-e Having also had many years oi
commercial relations with leading sugar re-
finerii-s. and others who are handling Texa*
produce, w® would respectfully solicit ship
ntenis to our New York Louse, of
Sugars, Pecans, Molasses,'
and other Texas productions, feeling satisfied
that we can o. tain full pnc_>s tor our Texas
friends.
Planter* and Commission Mer«
rbuuts Ail s upments direct or in our oar*
will bt* promptly attended to, our Mr. A Hei-
denheimergi -uig same his persoaal attention,
HEIDENHEIMER BROS.
Known. Twe to Si*
SOU itrsetwu f«r n*. «*lj ^
V W1SGHJ0ZKB * CO., Cheml*^. w
FKKM)>Al.
"PERSONAL—IF GKd. BUSH WILL CA LL
X at th. New; office be will find a v&hiaUe
letter t. hii address. it
SELLING OUT
To Make Kuom for Next SeaaMl
^JY'EHTIRE 6 OCR Or WIJtTKB
1*1 ILL IN EH V. —
Consisting of • Trimmed and Untrfmm*4
LVDIES' HATS, below manufacture-
At the same time I will offer cheaper I
< ne n town a !*ew As-*' ' meat of CC
EMBKOIDF.KIES. ha: I'KOau
GLOVES. HOSIERY. v.MT 8HAV
ENS, LACE SCARFS ,nd COLU
KECET1ES.
dt£»lp« '' to.
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