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The Times-Picayune from New Orleans, Louisiana • Page 6

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JDatlg pcagmte. Case of Abortion in Tangipahoa. On the 20th of September, Superin tendent Badger received a communica tMntfrom several citizens of Poucha I tesua, stating that a young lady, a that indicates that foal ins had been resorted to. The Super indent was therefore requested to dan experienced 'detective to work mp the case, as there was considerable xcitemeni in the community growing not of the occurrence. Aeeordingly, on the 21st, Special Officer Donovan was intrusted with the task and left the city immediately for the flefcl of operations.

He bad not proceeded far in his investigations before he was satisfied that a necessity existed for a post mortem examination, and he called upon a justice of the peace named I Akere and requested from him an order for the exhumation of the body, that a post mortem might be held, the Coroner the parish having died, and he (the hold an lmruest. lo this me of the Peace replied It is all of prejudice there nothing The Dia trie Attorney at A was informed of What the justice had said, and ordered the justice to go ahead; but he did not, writing to the attorney a letter repeating that there was nothing in the case, nil the stories in circulation growing out of prejudices against the parties accused, and refusing to act. Officer Donivan by this time learned that a coroner had lately been appointed for Tangipahoa pariah, and thereupon wrote him a letter at Amite, requesting him to come and hold an inquest and ring a physician along to nold a post mortem examination. This was done: JDr. J.

B. Cooper, New Orleans City Itaysician. was also telegraphed for i the 25th, when the inquest The post mortem discovered that the woman's death was caused by an abor tion. The examination of witn name developments. A man named John H.

Collins, who has been for some time neat teaching a colored school at Pon ahatonla. as admitted into tne family of lira. Hieatand, where he soon became too' intimate with the daughter. Ella. Collinimployed Davidson to buy ergot.

It was administered the abortion pro i duced the girls mother and sister as sisting. The result was fatal. The body was then buried with degree of secrecy, the evidences of the tragedy were as far as possible destroyed, mod bo certificate from physician or Coroner obtained or sought. An effort was made to hush the matter up, i Some twenty odd witnesses were The Jury brought in the following werdiet: I an inquisition taken at Poncha death was caused from hemorrage and from the evidence taken before us sjtftfcjwsisa Hiestand and we further find Jas. A.

Davidson, Wm. Hiestand and Miss Lois i B. Hiestand as accessory thereto. Wellhausey. The following is the certificate of the physicians by whom the autopsy was Powchatocla, Tangipahoa Parish, Sept.

26, At an autopsea made this ieetand, aged 21 years. cemetery (Mor in the pariah afore producing an abortion by some parties go as una City Physician, New Orleans! UNO. wm. u. Arrived with the proper warrants Offi cer Donovan arrested John H.

Collins, Jas. Davidson and Wm. Hiestand, at Ponchatoula, and praceeding to the city Mrs. Hiestand and her daughter Dois B. Hiestand, who were taken to Amite City and delivered over to the Uie proud privUege of treattngti Stos mt which are not only unquestioned, LMf Facundas) of the parish of Tangipahoa, hod1? of Miss KUaiiendV there lying dead, the jurors, whose names are here Xure obehali of to her death.

her A Southern Desideratum. It can adjuvant tliat have been introduced Into our iSCSOTkar, rich the hop. embody the germ of the at tar of Mass. Tne highest tribute, however, they can receive, Is the fact that Wm. II.

KaoepfeL Mew York, and the only United States whole aeJegent. oanowlti aUhia commercial In It will be seen by notice elsewhere that the old established house of H. Bldwell A jr. hi xa tore, o. Qravfar sweet.

Clark Sl Ivy. This well known firm, fii of avenge adjnatan and marine notaries, has removed to No. Carondelet tree. Er Choice Office fob Bwrr. The lower e8ceUlnie Bik asd Stkamboat Hull vor Sale.

at ajsmJFa PmPnr. o. iz jreeMwea PRESS DISPATCHES. Meeting of Railroad Seivanta Hyde Park. Wreck of the Nazarine Off Formby All on Board Dost.

Cerefik Bey Coming to America. Course of Oambetta Condemned by the French Government. London, Sept. 30. A meeting of railroad servants was held in Hyde Park sideration measures for furthering the movement which has been inaugurated for the emigration of large numbt this class to Canada and the United The United States vessel Nazarine was wrecked off Fonnby, Lancaster county, during the heavy gales the latter drowned.

Many reports of other disasters of a less severe character than that of the Nazarine have been received. London, Sept. 30. Advices fron China report the crops this season abun dant. Paris, Sept.

30. Cerefik Bey has ar rthe to receive the rilled guns ordered in the United States fartke Turkish army. Victor Huso has been nominated by the Republicans of Algiers for member of the French Assembly. The Government condemns Gambetta' course in addressing the people in the provinces. His speeches are considered indiscreet and ill timed, and as calculated to needlessly agitate the country which needs reoose.

Bomb, Sept. 30. The Pope, to day, went out beyond the precincts of the Vatican for the first time since the pation of Rome by the Italian Govern ment, lie proceeded to Porta delta 008 and walked in the gardens. WASHINGTON. Verifications of the Predictions of the Signal Bureau.

tiosarv signals were ordered Chicago, Cleveland. Detroit, Grand Haven, Milwaukee, Toledo, Oswego and Rocnester, hours before the reached either of these places. The acting Commissioner of Internal tober the 1st, 1872, no stamps will be onired noon checks, drafts or orders. cept such as are drawn at sight or on de iand banks, bankers, i companies. eign bills of exchange.

of June C. 1873. imnosinsc special taxes on dealers in malt liquors, and in view of the supposed intention of Con gress, that wholesale and retail nor dealers may continue to Bell malt liquors under their special tax, the receipts as such without being assessed as malt liquor dealers and that the collection of taxes assessed contrary to that struction, shall be suspended until the question can be brought before Congress. Fersons who sell malt liquors a liable onlv to the special taxes of 20 50 dollars, as they are wholesale or retail dealers in malt liquors. NEW YORK.

August Belmont Declines the Komi nation for Mayor. New York, Sept. 30. In reply letter from the President of the Y. Mea's Liberal Republican Associa August Belmont writes, declining the use of his name for nomination for Mayor of this city.

The funeral services of the late Dr. Vinton will take place in Trinity Church, New York, on Wednesday, at 3 P. M. This morning the locomotive of the Yonkers special train exploded at the foot of Eighty Sixth street, Bcaldingthe engineer, Benjamin Miller. Charles Schneider was arrested to day on suspicion of having murdered Patrick Quins, who was found in Brooklyn yes terday with his skull crushed in.

Thomas Hartz, a boy aged 14 years, siaDDea by There are now twenty five murderers in the Tombs awaiting trial. Mexican Depredations on the Texaa Brownsville, Texas, Sept. 80. The on Mexican Depredations, when about leaving Brownsville, received information that a party of seventy five Mexican bandits had crossed the Rio Grande to attack them on their way fa Port Brazos and capture the testimony taken, to prevent its The result of their investigation aXire than establishes all that has been alleged on this border, and will asfcniisa the whole country when it is official made known to the Government to what indignities, robberies and murders the defenseless people of the Texas frontier have been subjected for years by the implacable Mexican marauders and thieves. The losses actually sustained will exceed those inflicted by the Ala bama and other cruisers.

The Turf. Nashville, Sept. 30. The fall meet Catfonhcomuenced to day. Weather fair; attendance large.

Hrst Rave Young America stake for two year olds; mile dash entrance W. forfeit association added $400 $100 to go to second horse. Twenty entries six started. Won by Vandalia, beating Leadoke two, Nashville three; others not placed. Time 1:49 U.

Second AW. Battle House Shake; mile heats for green three year olds 5 entrance, p. association added $300; $100 to second horse fifteen entries five started. Bcu. 1 2 2 2 Third ifacc.

Associatiou Purse, $150; uile and a quarter dash. Won by Wan lerer, beating Loudon, Richland and imma Pratt same order. Time 2:12 '4 Acquittal of Mrs. Pair. San Francisco, Sept.

30. After being out nearly sixty hours, the jury in Mrs. Fair's case rendered a verdict, at 9 o'clock this morning, of acquittal. Mrs. Fair, who was in court, fainted on the announcement of the verdict.

It excites no surprise, on account of the inferior Indian Council at St. Louis. St. Louis, 8ept. 30.

Santanta, Chief of the Kiowa Indians, and Big Tree, another notable chief of the' same tribe, who have been temporarily released from Texas prison, arrived here to day in custody, and were taken to the Everett House, where the other Indians were stopping. During the day a council was held. The meeting of San taut a and Big Tree was one of the most affecting scene in the Indian history. The ordinary stoicism gave way entirely and they hugged which he said he felt like the dead. He referred to a talk he had had with Gov.

Davis, of Texas, who told him released. He wanted his people, and all other Indians, to be at peace with the whites, to let Texal alone, and not go on the war path. It is not Intended to take Santanta and Big Tree to Washington, but they will probably be placed in custody of the United States Marshal to morrow, and held subject to orders from Washington. There is a strong desire on the part of the Indians that Santanta be pardoned, and it is probable that if he is almost any desired terms can be made with them. Base Ball.

Philadelphia, Sept. 30. This afternoon a game of base ball, the ninth and last championship contest, was played be Philadelphia, Sept. 30. The delegation of Sioux Indians now on a visit to the States arrived in this city yesterday morning from Washington.

They are under the direction of G. H. Stewart. In the forenoon they were driven to the Girard College, and seemed highly de lighted with what they saw. The delegation will leave for New York on Wednesday, as a public reception will be given them at the Academy of Music tomorrow night.

Goldsboro, N. Sept. 30. The first grand annual fair of the Farmers' and Mechanics' Association of North Carolina opens to the public on Tuesday, October 22, at Goldsboro, continuing four days. The Hon.

Horace Greeley, of New York, will be present on Wednesday and Thursday, October 23 and 24. Gov. Walker, of Virginia, delivers the annual address on Thursday, the through train on the new railroad Louisville to Montgomery reached here to day. Through trains will hereafter regularly between these citi Democratic candidate for Governor 1870. died here last night.

Boston, Sept. 30. Frank Hall, the hoy who was recently stabbed in a store in Washington street by a young robber, died last nisht at the hospital. Buffalo, Sept. 30.

Lord Dufferin, the Governor General of Canada, and suite, consisting oi torty persons, arrived Niagara Falls to day, to remain week. Sept. 30. The to Baron Steuben was nnyailed at Steuben to day, in the presence of several thousand people. Addresses were delivered by ex Gov.

Seymour. Congressman Ellis H. Roberts, and others. Tttusville, Sept. 80.

At a final meeting of the oil producers, it was re solved to stop pumping for thirty dayi and Western epenod He. with iTTnTsis Tisn "iimn. reaching Washington. Gtn. Lwuoieoay plain aw for extra mess hyd auUand cauec ttoWrttoemtotherteimer.

i Histo I VAl I Money and Stocks, NEW York, Sept. 30Monev closed active. 7 "Tj' Ai liaiiuo duller l.l Foreign Markets. FaAHl5oET. eiit.

30, Evenlng Bonda. 5 Freiich rente closed 531 2TK Weather Report Probabilitlea. east of the tllSS'reiSdS The River Steamboats. SOCTHWKST PASS. Sept.

30, Wind N. strung amntll dayirtmi with a (Mierul this institution, it will be seen that the classes of all the departments will be resumed to day. October. One of the professors will be in the city a few days before that date to take charge of any students who may bo confided to his care. Hundreds of citizens of Louisiana owe their education to St.

Charles College, and its steady prosperity midst all the trials and changes and disasters of our history is a source of unmingled gratiti Stone china dinner sets, complete, $14 50 Do. do. tea or coffee sets, do. Do. do.

chamber sets. at E. Offner 174 Canal a Ftnxey Siikeiian. The card of this new firm, located at No 85 Poydras street, appears In onr advertising columns to day. Mr.

capable and enterprising New Orleans raised oun merchants. Mr. Thomas Kheehan, who cernin the importance of'craryou'nV merchants taking bold of the business interests of the city apply capitally to this new firm. We welcome all such bouses to the commercial arena. Western Pboducb, Whisky, etc.

Messrs. Finney Sheehan, No. 85 Poydras street, offer for sale a large and choioe assortment of Western produce, whiskies, gin and brandy. A list of tbe various articles is published by them in to day's Picayune. Arnica.

Messrs. P. Poursine 140 Gravier street, have for sale a large supply of arnica, prepared by the monks of La Trappe. See card. $60,000 will be paid for any remedy the Limbs, Back and Chest, Sore Throat.

Insect Sttngscroup, yCMc, Jpralna and established to 1847 neve? failTSoM by the dmggisls. Depot, 10 Park Place, New tloe appears in our columns to day of the dissolution of the firm of Finney Byrnes, Western produce dealers. Mr. P. A.

Finney will liquidate the affairs of theflrw. The trade supplied with pure stick earn ery, 12 land 123 Old Levee street. POLITICAL MEETINGS. Scandinavian Club. fifty repreaentatit Mr.

O. M. Tenuison was elected Secre B2r. Schmidt briefly returned thanks operating to elect suitable representa tive at the coming election in the hop a the prosperity of the country. only were agents and repres ota res to be elected, bat a jinli jiarv nly the prosperity the prosperity of tl concluded bv introducing Air.

Dimitry responded and delivered a most eloquent address. He reviewed the ancient glory and achievements destinies of the world's nations or something less than four centuries. Su characteristics of a race are nor lest bj hibit that perseverance, that obstinacy llut there should be union; of all be concentrated upon one point, if it ue only to suuvers me miamous uauu of robbers who now feed upon us. The remarks of Mr. Dimitry were received with marked attention and ap Mr.

Geo. W. Christy being called upon. i beggar knocking at the door Theeclub adjourned subject to call. THE DRAMA.

t. Johnny Thompson has deserted match has added another drop ive adopted of ts acquisition Johnny Thompson, enterprising gentle 11 known irrepressible cheap applause in during the traveling sea hese unfavorable remarks it against mediocrity being Of Mr. Thompson's excellence as a si and dancing man we do not feel com pet Judge. He plays several Instruments v( differently, and does not seem to know it paraded last night and paid tl officers President, Sivsy Sergeant at Arms. Byrnes Bro.

We take much plei training necessary they i These remarks occur to us in noticing the fact that Mr. Thos. Byrnes and Mr. W. H.

Byrnes have Just formed a copartnership for the transacting of a general Western and produce buii business thoroughly and practically and enjoy THE JUYER o.uy hCHH'pV1 5 I Memphis 1 Observer. Signal Service. I iT l'er'wai'dfghU 5 Kr Kapldes Xr.m EIbhe Tuesday jj crop was received here yesterday. The Carrie A. Thorn will enter tl: MSSrntneS jtion, and will probablv Orleans and Red Rm The Commercial, of September 28th, 8yj Capt.

Oiorge Kounz, of New Orleans, arrived packet, sunk last Monday morning. Gaff aSiaSSsSSSwfi id McDonald 0, Stnmk in Bt of water last week, and will likely prove a tteorge W. Thomas, of Mount Vernon, ami ning Treasurer, and Sea, Mitcheii. pl 5 SSSSim wm hSES been teadilurning for several weeks. Tue Ore is about ten feet above the water" and ex ImVaWwlS ReceuUy? when "the1 stiMimerCelee1 passed the mere remote sections, where there are no hydrantt, the people are literally fain billing, and.

although although almost surrounded by lakes ld matioualUoard vitw oi prol Iiugthe rights and guarding the interet .1 st nm navigation in all its branches the waters u.o uited States, having for wayaYc ting Ha general interests. incr aoed safety and prutection of st LMljpeiU as charge. And office lor one yew, until their successors have been elected. Art. 3.

Where local as TheU 1poaedSfdeiegatrsCfrom liiyi sentatives ot the United State. Art. 5. The SoaTaaSf siiu Ppa1dDnjedtithe in ai nt nepec The Democrat im RubUcan, GRAND DRESS DRESS BAtl 11 be given by MFeeny, i'lil' WnfjCer PaSfoaaea' Gibbons. eylfOnaaek, noMer3T 5" JT rtc Applications ladies invitations to be left KnxightniexC CWboineBradtocotSsr DyataV'inJ street; Tho.

J. Griffons, corner Maude! and Casacalvo, or at Thoa M. Gilmore's, can Proposals for rent of BAR, RESTAURAJ GibSn8T corned P.drasndPete steasSaj GRAND DRESS AND PANCY DRESS a HIBERNIAN 33. M. A.

A. OF1 BRANCH NO. 4. EXPOSITION BUILDING. Tuesday Evenina, October 39, IS COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS MANAGERS: IukMcGloln, Jiw.

MeGta, Tmsaay Tlcketa wo roilaxv. To be had of an of Maaagj wl weaaSsw. and aT3U.

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