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Columbus 35 YOL. XIX. COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, SATURDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER IT, 1877. WASHINGTON. Jt»n> rll>,,1r ~ 10 *** ■".mmrndrd For ,' w t Kalla Month—Cabinet Conaldera tfraaaMe— Houif Inatata on Limiting Army to SO.OOO Men — Nominal Ion Mub-('ommltteee— Brillah t'onanl at t'harleaton—Pralee For 1'harle.ton tulleeloi—Illegal Hel.urea In HI..U- ■lp.1 to Be Mopped. |28,000 ADDITIONAL FOR FAST MAIL SOUTH. Washington, November 16.— Vance, from the Committee on Post- offices and Post Roads, vi lli report a bill to-day to increase and regulate fast mail service between Washing ton and Raleigh, Charlotte, Charles ton, Atlanta, Memphis, Little Rock, New Orleans, Galveston and other points South, appropriating $28,000 to amend the contracts with railroads for closer connections and luster time to an average of thirty-three and a half miles per hour over tile entire line. OABINFT CONSIDF.RS MESSAGE. A full Cabinet. The message was considered. HOUSE INSISTS ON 20,0<K) MEN. The Committee adheres to 20,000 ns the force of the army. They concur in other Senate amendments to the bill, but it destroys the hope of four full cavalry regiments to guard the Texas frontier. I NOMINATION. Wade, Collector of the Third Dis trict of Georgia. SU B-OOM MITTEE8. Wood of New York, Gibson of Louisiana, Tucker of Virginia, Banks of Massachusetts, Burchard of Illi nois, were appointed a sub-committee on Ways and Means to consider tax ation. Wilson, Forney and Crajx) were appointed a sub-committee of the Committee on Foreign Relations to consider the application of the Mexi can Government to have certain awards of mixed committees sus pended. SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE ON SILVER BILL. The Senate Finance Committee discussed the silver bill as it passed the House, but took no action. Ker- nan, Ferry and Wallace were absent. LETTER CARRERS. The Postolfice Committee resolved to report the bill making two classes of letter carriers at $951) and $800 per annum. Vacancies in the first to be tilled by promotion from the second class. SEIZERERS OF LOGS ILLEGALLY TO BE STOPPED. Special to Enquirer-Sun.] Washington, November 16.— Major T. H. Price of Mobile, is here in the interest of persons whose property has been seized in Mississip pi. He reports Senators und Repre sentatives from the Gulf States deep ly interested in the matter, and de termined to have the Government officials restrained from these ques tionable seizures. COLLECTOR AT CHARLESTON CON GRATULATED. The Secretary of the Treasury con gratulated Collector Worthington, of Charleston, this morning upon the result of an investigation into the af fairs of the custom house of that har bor. CONSUL AT CHARLESTON. Special to Enquirer-Snn.] Washington, Nov. 16.—Tlie Pres ident recognized Thomas Alexander Fuller as Vice Consul of her Brittanic Majesty at Charleston. the Committee on Foreign Aflkirs, and referred to the Committee of the Whole. Bills removing the political disa bilities of Jno. Green, Sr., and Geo. P. Turner, of Alabama, F. E. Shep herd of Virginia, C. B. Oliver, ami Juo. T. Tucker of North Carolina, and W. E. Wlshum, and Clias. W. Field of Maryland, were reported from tlie Judiciary Committee by Knott of Kentucky, and were pass ed. Tlie bill to repeal the resumption act was debated, and an evening ses sion was held to continue the debate. A BVBBEBEB ABBESTKD. Desperate Struggle Between Hint and Officer*. Special to Enquirer-Sun.) St. Louis, November 16. — This morning two men entered tlie pawn shop of Ed. Wright to redeem a va lise. One of them wus recognized as Frank Kaude, who killed two men and wounded another at St. Elmo, III., in August last. Policemen were sent for und officers White and Heller- man responded to the call. White entered the shop first and seized Raude, who immediately drew a re volver and shot him in the thigh, sev ering the femoral artery. Heffferman struck at Raude with his club and seized his pistol arm, when a struggle ensued, during which Kaude’s pistol was discharged, wounding himself in FORTY-FIFTH CONGRESS. SENATE. Washington, November 17.—In galls, of Kunsus, introduced a bill to al the act authorizing the coinage ftwenty eent silver pieces. Referred to Committee on Finance. Mr. , Davis, of West Virginia, ad dressed the Semite in favor of his mo tion for a committee of five Senators to examine tlie discrepancies in the debt statement. Mr. Jones, of Florida, submitted the following: Resolved, That the Attorney Gen eral and the Secretary of tlie Interior be, and they are hereby, directed to communicate to the Sunute tlie in structions given to tlie agents ami marshals of the United States in tlie States of Alabama, Florida and Mis- sissippi touching the seizure of logs lumber and naval stores suspected of having been taken from tlie public lands of the United States, and whether or not, under tlie orders given to said ugents and marshals large amounts of property in posses sion of citizens of the United States held under claim und valid title, have been seized without warrant support ed by oath or affirmation, and par ticularly describing the tilings to be Mr. Edmunds, of Vermont, sug gested that the resolution as worded was rather broad. He was fully in symiiathy with the Senator iron Florida, Mr. Jones, in protecting pri vate rights, but the instructions given by the Government to its officers should not be made public in tills instance, as the course of justice might be injured. The acts of the officers making tlie seizures, however were public, and might be inquired into. He, therefore, thought it would be best to refer the resolution to the Judiciary Committee. After a brief discussion the resolu tlon, on motion of Mr. Conkling, was amended so as to request the Presi dent to furnish tlie information to the Senate, if, in his opinion, it would not be incompatible witli the public interest, and on motion of Mr. Chaf fee, of California, it was further amended so as to include instructions given to agents and Marshals in all other States named. As thus amend ed the resolution was agreed to. the leg. right in the meantime rig] armed himself and ordered Raude’s companion, named Morrison, to stand still or lie would blow ills brains out, Morrison obeyed. Wright’s clerk then shot Raude from behind the counter, hitting him in the body, which together witli several blows on the head, implied by Hefl'crman with his pistol, ielled tlie murderer to tlie floor. He wus then secured. Officer White was found to be bleeding copi ously and wus taken home. Raude was also found to be dangerousl v wounded. Botli are in critical condi tion. Raude had on him two large revolvers, a knife, billet and a pair of brass knucks. 117,1,1111 FEVEB. Scattered C'anea or Yellow Fever at Jacksonville. Jacksonville, Fla., Nov. 15.—A few sporadic cases of yellow fever have occurred in the outskirts of Jacksonville. Later From Jacksonville. <9fecial to the Enquirer-Sun.) Jacksonville, Nov. 16. — Tlie highest medical authority in the city announces there are not over six cases of yellow fever in Jacksonville and tlie city is to-night in better condition as regards sickness, than for several duys past. The cases on hand are of a light type, and confined to a west ern suburb. There are no foal's of an epidemic, unless there should be an unusually long period of warm wenth- The weather to-night is cooler than this morning and light frost would obliterate all traces of fever. There is not a case of fever in Fenian- dlna. FRANCE. It It Til OF A FIFE HEXATOB. Kents nation or .HlnUler* Accepted—A Duel Between Two Deputies and tine Wounded In tlie Arm—De Broglie Oambetta. TIJRKO-RUSSIAN WAR. In the House a bill was reported from the Postofflee Committee by Waddell, of North Carolina, to make available immediately tlie appropria tions heretofore made to pay Southern mall contractors before the war. Re ferred. * A resolution wus offered by Mills, of Texas, and adopted, instructing the Military Committee to inquire as to the condition and military force on the Texas frontier. A bill appropriating $150,000 for tlie Paris Exposition, was reported from MOTION FOR COMMITTEES OF INQUIRY PASSED BY 320 TO 203. Versailles, Nov. 16.—In the Deputies Duke DeBroglie made a de fiant speech to tlie effect that Mac- Mnhon would not submit to the pro posed electoral inquiry on a selec Ministry from the Left. Gumbetta replied, characterizing Broglie’s specli as able but perfidious, Finally the objectionable motion was passed by 320 to 203. The com mittee of inquiry will be appointed to-day. ON THE VERGE OF CINIL WAR. Manchester, Nov. 16. — The Guardian’« London correspondent quotes a private letter from a Parisian who lias exceptional means of infor mation, in which the writer says: “In my opinion civil war is now on ly a question of weeks, perhaps days. President MacMahon is entirely in the hands of tlie Bonupartists and Clericals. These know the Marshal’s resignation would destroy their last hope of governing France. But for fear of Germany and Italy, the Gov ernment would long ago have resort ed to force. BOURSE FIRM. Special to Enquirer-Sun.] Paris, Nov. 16.—At this hour, two o’clock P. M., the Bourse is very firm. This is taken to indicate some impor tant political event, though possibly it is only a speculative movement. LIFE SENATOR DEAD—ANOTHER AN NULLED. 0 Special to Enquirer-Sun.] Paris, Nov. 16.—M. Pierre Lan- frey, life Senator and member of the Left Centre, is dead. Tlie recent election of M. Graud Perrot, Bonn- partist, to a Life Senator, hus been annulled in consequence of an error in the count. COMMITTEE OF INQUIRY. The bureaux of the Chambers of Deputies have elected a committee of inquiry into electoral abuses. All members of the committee, thirty- three in number, belong to various groups of tlie Left. A DUEL. Deputies Mitchell and Allain Tary fought a duel to-day in consequence of the latter having called the tormer a liar in Wednesday’s debate. M. Mitchell was wounded In the arm. ministers’ resignations accept ed. Paris, Nov. 16.—Tlie Monitcur, a semi-official journal, announces that at this morning’s Cabinet council the Ministers tendered their resignations. Duke De Broglie and M. Fourton ex plained that they were the most de voted friends of the Marshal, but considered a change of tlie Ministry necessary, us the Chamber might re fuse to vote tlie budget should the present Cabinet retain office. Presi dent MacMahon accepted their resig nations, but asked tlie Ministers to hold their [>ortfolio until their suc cessors were appointed. Weather. Washington, November 16.—In dications: For tlie South Atlantic and East Gulf States, rainy, followed by falling barometer, southeast to southwest winds and warmer, clear or partly cloudy weather. Banians Have Only 2.7.000 Hen Before Enerouna—Their Attack on the Place Be|iuUed—Bnow In Aaln. RUSSIAN REPULSE BEFORE ERZEROUM London, Nov. 16.—A Reuter tele- ram from Erzeroum con tains tlie fol lowing: Tlie Russians captured Fort Uzizoe on Wednesday, but were im mediately expelled. Tlie inhabitants of Erzeroum nave participated in the recent fighting. Loss has been con siderable. There isgreat enthusiasm. Tlie Russian cavalry have appeared on tlie north of Erzeroum. RUSSIANS REPULSED BEFORE KARS— SNOW IN ASIA. COSTANTINOPLE, Nov. 16.—Tlie Russians have been repulsed near Kara after prolonged fighting. Heavy snow hus fallen in Asia. A council was under tlie Presiden cy of tlie Sultan tiecitled to largely re inforce Mehemet Ali. Rumors of peace negotiations are denied. OSMAN PASHA REFUSES TO SURREN DER. London, Nov. 16.—A special to tlie Standard dated Poredin, Tuesday, says the Russians yesterday summon ed Osman Pasha to surrender. Os man refused. RUSSIANS NUMBER 25,000 AT ERZE ROUM. Tlie Timm' Vienna correspondent estimated tlie Russiuns before Erze roum at 25,000, which is insufficient to invest the place. Moukhtar Pasha is confident of his ability to hold out until reinforcements arrive. SKIRMISHING ON SERVIAN FRONTIER The Times' Belgrade correspondent reports skirmishes are occurring con tinually between (Servian frontier gunrdsuml Basil! Bazouks. The Turks are erecting entrenchments at Buyoua on the Tunak. RUSSIAN SUCCESS AND REPULSE AT ERZEROUM. A special from Erzeroum to the DaHy Telegraph says in the assault on Fort Azizi the Russians suffered heavily. Itwasu luiud-to-hand fight, for the trenches in front of tlie re doubt, when tlie fort wus carried ut the pointof tlie bayonet, but Mehemet Pasfia, a Prussian, rallied tlie Turks. They retook the fort and repulsed the Russians witli great slaughter. MUST ASSAULT ERZEROUM OR RE TREAT. Tlie Times' Vienna special says Generals Hermnin amt Tergukassoff have only about 25,000 men, which are inadequate for the regular seige of Erzeroum. They must carry it by assault or retire to Saghauli ’Moun tain, as they cannot subsist an army on tlie Deve Bayum. MONTENEGRINS GAINING. A Reuter from Ragusa says tlie Montenegrins have taken by assault all the defences of Autavery, except the principal fort, which holds out, though duinaged by the bombard ment, ENGLAND. Fire—Bom. London, Nov. 16.—Anderson & Son’s sugar refinery ut Grennoek was destroyed by fire. Lobhs $2o0,000. At the Shrewsbury races to-day the struggle for the Shrewsbury cup, for which eight horses run, wus won by Pageant, Hopbottom 2d, Zucchero 3d. VANDERBILT. emaatlonal Chargn AgMliiKl (lie K«>n1«|- ui*ry Legatee—Countnt Nendliig Hla Mother to a Lunatic Ab.tIuiii-.-AimI Bring* Fnl«e Aecu*atlon* Agnln«t III* Brother Cornelia*, Thereby Inftu- earing a Will In HI* Own Favor. Mexican Troop* for Nan Raruel. Sandieoo, Nov. 16.—The Mexican war steamer Mexias arrived, having landed 150 regulars who will inarch to Sun Rafael to restore the Diaz author ity. » The Bank Locked Cp. Special to Enquirer-Sun.) San Francisco, Nov. 16. — The Collateral Loan und Savings Rank was placed in tlie hands of a receiver to-duy. It is a small affair, having about one hundred depositors whose suvings have been absorbed by Man ager John Tyler who seems to have been virtually the bank. He lias also swindled u number of brokers in amounts aggregating about $65,000 on stock transactions. He was arrested and locked up. EABTHQ VAKF-. SHAKE-UP IN THE NORTHWEST. Washington, November 10.—Tlie earthquake in tlie Northwest was juite severe and extended,but beyond breaking glass no damages are re ported. SHOCK AT KNOXVILLE. Knox ville.Tenn., November 16.— About 2:30 A. M. this morning a violent earthquake was felt here and disappeared in a northward direction. It lasted about one minute. acMBXcx’s fvemoxic NIKI I', For Hie Cure or l on.lIj»ntIon, Cou,li. »ud Col.I.. Tlie grout virtue of this medicine is tlmt it ripens tlie mutter und throws it mil of the system, purifies the blood and thus effects a cure. Senenck’s Ska Weed Tonic, foii the Cure of Dyspepsia, Inmokstjon, Ac. The Tonic produces a healthy action of the stomach, creating an appetite, forming chyle, and curing Dio most ob- stinate cases of Indigestion. Sciiknck’b Mandrake Pills for the Cube of Liver Complaint, Ac. These pills arc alterative, and pro duce a healthy action of the Liver with- ont the toast danger, as they arc free from calomel, and yet more efficacious in restoring a healthy action of the liver. Those remedies arc a certain euro for Consumption, as tho Pulmonic Syrup ripens the matter and purifies tho blood. Tho Mandrake Pills act upon the liver, create a healthy bile, and re move all diseases of the liver, often a cause of Consumption. The Sea Weed Tonic gives tone and strength to tlie stomach, makes a digestion, and ena bles tho organs to form good Idood; ami thus creates a healthy circulation of healthy blood. Tho combined action of these medicines, as thus explained, will cure every ease of Consumption, if taken in time, and tho use of the medi cine persevered in. Dr. Helionek is professionally at his principal office, corner Sixth and Arch Streets, Philadelphia, every Monday, whore all letters for advice must bo ad dressed. t oct31 codim Baker’s Con Liver Oil, Lime and Wild Chkrky quickly relieves Throat and Lung Diseases, and Imparts vigor anil new life to debilitated constitutions. Pleasant in taste. J. C. Baker A Co., Philadelphia, Pa. oi'iitl sat* wit New York, November 12.—To-day a bigger seamlal case than that of Reedier Tilton, If millions are in question, wus unexpectedly plunged upon the community. It was in the the opening of tlie contest of the Van derbilt will ease, which is now re newed by Mrs. Le Ran, Vanderbilt’s daughter, because Wilt. H. Vander bilt refuses to pay, us it is alleged, tlie $1,(KK),(KH) winch lie had agreed to give Cornelius J. Vanderbilt, if lie would withdraw ills contest. If the contestant’s charges are sustained, Wm. H. Vanderbilt’s character, as well as his monopoly of tlie great Vanderbilt property, will lie com pletely, destroyed. What mukes it the more shocking is jhnt cards are out for the MARRIAGE OF HIS DAUGHTER In a few days. Tlie contestant was represented by ex-Congressnuin Scott Lord, Judge Jeremiah 8. Black, and others. Scott Lord’s opening address made tlie following astounding charges: "When the evidence is all in we shull assert either testutor ex- cuted his will under a delusion, or else tliut his mind, although held to his railroad projects by tlie force of habit, was, by indulgence, delusions and diseases, and tlie consequent sufferings or medicines, so broken and impaired tlmt lie was subjected to and noted under the undue influence ami control of Win. H. Vanderbilt. More than a quarter of a century ago tlie legatee CONCOCTED HIS PLANS. He was afterward aided by tlie fact that in tlie advancing years of his father a desire to perpetrate in his great wealth, undivided and in tlie name of Vanderbilt, became a mania. Commodore Vanderbilt for many years was tlie slave of a vice more exhaustive than any other intellectual anti moral faculties of his mind. For many years, in addition to several ordinary diseases, he hud chronic complaints causing him great irrita tion and suffering. Among tlie lat ter were 'Bright’s disease of the kid neys,’ ‘cystitis,’ witli enlarged, pros trate and scrotal hernia. The 'first mentioned of these diseases causes much distress, irritation and weak ness; second, cystitis causes more in sanity than any other known disease, while tlie third was a constant source of irritation and suffering. We find in the history of theease accompanying tlie memorandaofthenutopsy tlmt the Commodore suffered acutely from tlie attacks of bearlngdownand straining; in fact acted like a woman in con finement. We shnll introduce medi cal testimony, bused upon proof relat ing to his diseases, showing either that the medicines necessary to re lieve pain would greatly impair his mind, or that, in the absence of such medicine, consequent sufferings would bring about the same result. It will am tear that the deceased took opiates, lint for how long a period may not distinctly appear. THE STATE OF HIS MIND During the last six or seven years of his life will also appear from his many delusions. He was a believer in spiritualism, not in its higher hut its lowest type. In clairvoyance, and was governed by its rovnlations. He believed that diseases could lie dis covered through tlie medium of a miniature or a lock of hair, and that Home persons can see in certain con ditions tlie whole interior of tlie hu man system. He also resorted much to mesmerism, or rubbing, or charms, employing many persons, and believed that he received there from a supernatural Influence. These various delusions caused him to ex pend many thousands of dollars. After tlie Commodore’s SECOND MARRIAGE, 111 1869, there was a marked change in him. He appeared at times more uxorious and silly, furtherj evinced that his mind was becoming shutter ed. In regard to tlie mania for accu mulating ami transmitting to a single person of his own name a colossal for tune, it will uppeur that many years ago lie had no such view, lint claimed that an equal distribution of property among his ehildren was u just rule, and that he ut one time made sub stantially sucli a disposition of his es tate. After lie had fixed upon a per son to receive such u fortune, although lie had treated him theretofore with great coolness and harshness, lie eventually claimed not only tlmt lie loved him better than uny other per son in the world, hut that he was HIS ONLY LEGITIMATE CHILD. “Whether this statement was the result of malice or delusion, it is in tensified by the fact tliut no woman lived whose character stood Commodore Vanderbilt wanted her to live in a separate house. This all the family Imt William H. Vander bilt opposed. He reiieated iiiuuy times Ins determination to stand by his father, right or wrong. He never changed Ids purpose to control Ills father. How well lie understood him, liis passions and his weaknesses, ami how absolutely lie controlled him in tlie mode lie suggested so many years ago, will appear when we prove tlie terrible facts which Ills unjust posi tion in this case compels us to prove. The vices which procured for him favor and fortune destroyed both his sense of justice ami honor. But lie resorted to OTHER METHODS. “The will in question was made in January, 1876. For many years Com modore Vanderbilt seemed almost to curse his son Cornelius. He wits somewhat mollified by the marriage of Cornelius. In 1872 liiH treatment of him was entirely chunged. He proposed to advunce a large sum to set him up in business. He often stated lie hud more bruins than Wil liam, ami was in a mood to do tlmt justice which William feared, ami lie irgiiniztHl this conspiracy. Knowing that hiH father was about to make a will, and fearing iiis brother, who for a long time hud led a correct life, might he remembered to tlie disar rangement of this plan, lie conceived tlie idea of having him personated by a vicious person and reported to ill’s father. In furtherance id’ tills con spiracy tlie head of a detective bureau in another State, who tlie agent of William H. Vanderbilt ascertained lid not know Cornelius J. Vander bilt, was engaged ostensibly for tlie purpose of HAVING HIM SHADOWED and reported. Tlie agent told sucli chief detective, in brief, he was a fried of the Vanderbilt fumily; tliut Cornelius J.,u profligate soli, was im- losing upon Ids father und brother uy a pretended reformation, ami he wished to undeceive them. It was arranged tlmt tlie agent of Win. H. Vanderbilt ami flic chief of such bu reau should meet at tlie Fifth Avenue Hotel at 11 o’clock the next day, which was the 22d of October, 1874, with a suitable detective for such pur pose. They met accordingly, and said agent ascertained also tlmt the detec tive, who was to watcli ami report, did not know Cornelius J. Vander bilt. . Tlie agent falsely stated that Cornelius J. Vanderbilt was in the habit of coining to tlie Fifth Avenue Hotel every morning, und lie could lie followed from thence. Just then a person appeared ami the agent said, ‘There lie is now.’ During u month such a person was followed as Corne lius .1. Vanderbilt, while visiting liuunis of infamy, ami on two occa sions was reported to Win. H. Van derbilt, who professed that he did not want reports made to his lathe Commodore Vanderbilt, believing such reports, was very much sur prised and greatly moved, and said he wished ills son Cornelius HAD NEVER BEEN BORN. “It will appear that, the person ho followed was one of the conspirators. After the death of Commodore Van derbilt, and tlie announcement that Ids will was to ho contested, Corne lius J. Vanderbilt was pointed out to a detective, who followed the person so personating him. After disputing tlie fact, supposing and stating lie hud good reason to know him, he found lie Imd been deceived. He reported to his chief, who, believing that a great wrong Imd been done, made the only reparation heeould by reporting the fact to the limn so deeply wrong ed. It will uppeur, in regard to tlie second marriage of Commodore Van derbilt, 11 istt all tlie family were <>i>- posed to it, except that William H. Vanderbilt, as always before, took sides with him, and favored the mar riage, under circumstances and rela tions of whit'll, Imd tlie Commodore been advised, its consummation would have been Impossible; and Unit afterward lie did him, if possi ble, a THE GEORGIA CROPS. t'onmollUnlloii of I1m» Krporta for the >1 on III of October, 1N77. DEPARTM F.NT OF AOHtCULTU RE, 1 Atlanta, Ga., Nov. 9. 1877. / GENERAL STATE AVERAGES. Corn.—As In the last report, tlie comparisons have been made with the yield of 1876. Since a large portion of the crop has been gathered, the reports show an Increase in tho yield of corn over the estimates of one month ago—amount ing to 1.5 per cent., or 87.5 against 86. This advance in the estimates is no ticeable in North Georgia. This sec tion has made an abundant crop of corn—104—compared to last year. Hast Georgia also gives increased yield, standing 84 on 1st of October. The lowest average—72—Is reported In Southwest Georgia than in any section. Fanners should make every effort to supplement tlie corn crop by sowing u large area in small grain. Cotton.—Tlie months of Septem ber ami October have been favorable to maturing late cotton, and tlie esti mates for this month show an im provement in the prospective total yield of 1.8 per eent. No killing frost had occurred up to tlie 1st November —even in North Georgia. Thegenor- al average of the State, as compared witli tlie yield of 1876, is .80.1. Three- fourths of tlie crop Inis been gathered —much of it in Imd condition, owing to storms and frequent rains—and one-half sent to market. The result of the present crop of cotton will not lie encouraging to thosewlto have reliction it to furnish the money to pay for corn, bacon and other supplies that should have been produced on the farm—ami for exces sive purchases of fertilizers, to the xcluslon of home-made amt home- saved manures. The cotton crop Hltould be the measure of tlie net prof it on the farm. Sugar Cane and Bougiium.—The late rains have materially Improved the prospect for sugar cane, but the cron will he much below an average. The sorghum crop lias been unusu ally fine, and the area much larger than ut any time since the war. An inspection of samples on exhibition at tlie late State Fair in Atlanta and on sale in tlie markets will convim even the most incredulous that a very superior syrup may lie produced from the improved varieties of the sorghum now in cultivation. The reports from some counties are not mills enough ‘make up" the large IKEATER AND MOKE WRONG. INFAMOUS higher, or whose virtues were greater than the first wife of Commodore Vanderbilt. More than twenty-five years ago Wm. H. Vanderbilt ’ < <>ni- niencou tlie plan which brought about the result he now seeks to maintain. About that time Commodore Vander bilt became enamored with a gover ness so-called. Against Ids eomlucl his wife protested. After inducing some of his children to take her from home several times, lie finally bad her incarcerated in a lunatic asylum. All the family without exception Iml this residuary legatee earnestly protested against sucli treatment of a wile ami mother. He was expostulated with. He replied that lie sympathized with Ills mother, hut Hint lie should not oppose Ills father. It wus not a ques tion of sympathy with him, liut of interest. He would only get his father’s ill will by opposing him. He was bound to liuve bis own way for the time, but would ultimately fall UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF SOME ONE. “He admitted the impropriety of his father’s conduct, but said lie was hound to fall under the influence of some woman, and added: ‘Tlmt wo man’s influence I am hound to con trol, and if tho governess did not re turn, he Imd a woman, us lie staled, ] i wo of the hurt eurinot liv “From the time of ids second mar riage until the death of Commodore Vanderbilt, Wm. H. Vanderbilt lutd entire control of ids second wife, and (hiring the long ami protracted sick ness which resulted in the deatii of the Commodore she kept guard over liini, so tlmt no brother or sister was allowed to see him alone. The evi dence will also disclose that Win. H. Vanderbilt feed celebrated physicians to examine his father under circum stances favorable to his design with a view to I icing witnesses on tlie ques tion of Ids competency; und before Ids death induced Ills father to engage celebrated counsel to sustain 11its will. High! after Ids death he offered ami agreed to pay, amt in some instances paid large sums to in duce tlie withdrawal of objections filed to the probate of tlie will. If the testimony establishes what has been Mtuted, then it will doubtless be tlie pleasure of the Court to hold that a will so induced by proponent ought not to lie upheld, not only because of the injury suffered by Ids brother and sisters by reason of the exercise of mi undue influence, intensified by fraud and falsehood, Iml also because ill tlie (•iinstlliiliiatiou of Ids plan lie perpetrated. THE MOST INFAMOUS OFFNSE A son eii11 commit against a father.” The mass of people of New York are as ignorant al tins hour of thechurges as tlie people of Cincinnati, hut by to morrow the sensation will he at its height. One was called to-duy, Dan iel K. Allen, a son-in-law of the Com modore, who sustained the churgcs made with reference to William H. Vanderbilt's refusal to interfere in liehulfof his mother, undhisintention to keep the place of governess sup plied. He said the <'onimodorc often spoke offensively to William, called liini a “blatherskite,’’ und often a "sucker." William always took it with meekness and whiuingly. The ease is continued to-morrow. Scranton, Fa., Nov. 16.—An ex plosion in a colliery occurred, ami who would take her place.' Tlie gov erness did not return, and the nlun lie proposed wus carried out. The wo man whose name he suggested he- same an inmate of Commodore Van re still in the mil Joint Moi’rU»f.v Conilng Month. New York, November 17.—John derbilt's household until the return i Morrissey sailed yesterday for the of his wife. When tho physicians at ! South in the steamship San Jacinto tlie asylum Insisted upon her return, | to regain Ids health. state tlmt tlier in operation to crop produced. The department lias Dot'll persist ent in pressing ibis crop upon the attention of the farmers of Georgia, and it is gratify ing to note the enlarged area devoted to its production, mid tlie improved results of manufacture. These im provements have resulted in a syrup in many respects fully equal to that produced from the tropical cane. Field Peas, Sweet Potatoes, Ground Peak, Chufas.—Field peas are not so good as were reported Oc tober 1st. A full crop will lie harvest ed in North Georgia und Southeast (leorgla. Sweet jiolatoes have been greatly benefited by flit- abundant rains, ami a fuir crop will Ik 1 realized in many sections. II is very important tosave them properly. They arc now full of sap, and will lie more disposed to rot in tlie hills. They should lie dug wlien the ground is as dry impossible, and be allowed to dry in the Dill De- fore covering with earth. A "very simple plan for hilling potatoes is as follows: Select a dry situation, from which the water will easily run; drive down ti rough stake; to stand three feet and a half in height, in the center of a circle of about seven feet in diameter. Raise the edge of this circle by drawing up tlie eurtli from without. Cover the entire bed thickly with dry pine straw, or other dry material. Heap tlie potatoes on tills lied around the stake so that the sides may be as steep as possible. Then cover en tirely over witli dry corn stalks or broom sedge set upright, or with boards, in sucli milliner tm to prevent the rain, which nitty souk through the eurtli covering, from reaching the interior. Then cover the whole with several inches of earth taken from immediately around the Dill, leaving the top of tlie Dill open for ventilation, bill protected from rain. On tlie approach of severe weather, gradually increase the covering of eurtli to a depth at one foot. The secret consists in keeping the potatoes dry, of uniform temperature, ami tlie hills ventilated until tlie tubers have undergone the usual sweating. Ground peas and cliufas have im proved since Iasi report. The total yield of cliufas will lie much larger than last year, owing to the greatly increased area. They have not pro duced so well, mid some who have tried them for Hie first time pro nounced unfavorably on tlie practi cal value of the crop. Those, how ever, who have had several ycitrs ex perience ure still strong in advocating Its great value for fattening lings. Millet.—The yield of German millet for hay has been fair, and tho experience of this year adds to the testimony of past years in favor of this plant for forage purposes. It might lie well if its value lie tested by every farmer in Georgia. Turnips.—A very moderate yield of turnips is reported. Late stands were secured, ami the roots are gen erally small. Many farmers have yet to learn 11 mt this vegetal de requires the most thorough preparation, by reiieated and deep plnwings—long in advance of planting—together with liberal manuring, to insure a crop under unfavorable circumstances. Wheat. -This circular will find many farmers engaged in The "reports indicate an increase of 1 per cent, over the area in wheat last year. The Department lias received many inquiries for seed wheat, which indicate a newly developed interest in this crop, even in sections which j have never before engaged in its pro- ! duction. It is to be hoped that the demand for suitable seed will lie supplied, and that tiie suggestions in regard to sow- j ing and fertilizing, which previous reports have pressed upon their at- | tention, have been adopted by the j farmers. In Middle,Southwest,East und Southeast Georgia, the greater part of the crop will lie sown in the j next two or three weeks from this writing. Attention should be directed i to die (li'lails of preparation and sow-1 m. 27i ing, rather than to seeding large areas imperfectly. Farmers who have not already de termined to sow wheat are urged to do so now before it is too late. , Oats.—There will lie an increase in tlie areu of oats sown of 8 per cent. The season bus been remarkubly favorable for sowing, and those who sowed early report their fields in fine condition. This is rabidly attaining the position of nstaplecropln Georgia. It will he wise policy, where there is a tendency to joint, to graze tlie early sown during November and De cember, taking care to keep the stock from the fields when the ground is at all wet, and not to graze closely. Tlie best plan is to allow light stock to re main on the oats only a few hours each day. Hogs.—The hints given in previ ous circulars are again presented. Hogs for butchering should have lose attention and most liberal feed ing. If they have had access to the field peas, cliufus, ground peas, pota toes, etc., there will be little need for feeding oil corn from tlie crib. If necessary, tlie best form in wlilt-h it cun be used is that of a stiff mush, made by stirring the corn meal into boiling water. Labor.—This is a most delicate question—tho vexed question of southern agriculture. It is not pro posed to go into the discussion at this time of the merits of the difterent systems which prevail in Georgia, Imt to drop a word of caution to the farmer. Before making contracts for labor, consider well the advantages of different systems and adopt that one, or that combination, which promises the greatest success und satisfaction to all parties. The questions for the final report of tliis year will bring out some interest ing and practical information on this subject. r The deductions from tlie experi ence of farmers are worth more than theories, and yet these deductions must be made with cure—effects must be attributed to the true causes, etc., etc. Thomas P. Janes, Commissioner of Agriculture. ,4 V . ■ lid HI It II nut K! t. noon How He HoM>nt<><l a Hep roof mill Almn- doniMl III* Bride al tlie Altar. From the Chicago Tribune.] The guests at a recent expected marriage in a certain church of the West Side were treated to a singular and rather startling sensation at the very moment when the connubial knot was to be tied. The bride and groom were a young couple, und had made uil the necessary preparations for the anticipated happy event that was to unite them as one, and it was thought liy the respective friends of the pair that the course of true love had rail quite smoothly with them, and a genuine mutual uit’ection ex isted between them. The invited company had entered the house of worship, and the attendants op the couple had taken their places around tlie altar, while tlie minister remained in waiting to perform the ceremony. The bride, attired in all the gor geous finery customary on such occasions, alighted from the car riage, and the groom stepped blithely and lightly after her and upon her long l rail. As lie did so, the fair ludy uttered a low cry, and exclaimed sharply: "Oh, dear; how awkward you are!” The young man’s lace col ored as lie stumbled off tlie rich gar ment, and lie gave his arm to the lady while laboring under a confused mind. The pair walked into tlie ehu.'ch and down theaislc to the altar. All eyes rested upon their move ments, and u niurnicr of voices arose hh they came in and took their posi- t'ons before the minister. The cere mony proceeded, the minister asked the bride if she would accent the groom for her wedded husband, and received the usual affirmative answer, and was about to interrogate tue young man, when the lutter impul sively and unexpectedly said to the bride: "Oh, dear; how ut. kward you are!” and quickly turning on his heel walked out of tlie edifice without uli- other word of explanation, leaving tlie astonished liritle standing at the altar in mute bewilderment, und the minister anti guests in blank amaze ment. The young man went his way in u carriage, und tlie disappointed bride und file maids who sought to comfort her left tlie church for their homes. The occurrence was an actual one, and has created nnsmall amount id gossip in tlie vicinity where the church is situated. 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