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2lroree1targa of Goumrtl.
yEg GAtG MsysHEwEHMInrw,
TUESDAY, 18th Feb. 1870

TUESDAY, 18th Feb, 1899. .,
The Council met pursuant to adjournment: pres
ent Hon. Joshua Badw in Recorder, and all the Alder
men.
The Journal of tho preceding meeting having
been read and approved,
A commune ,op was rec ived from the Comm
trolcr, whereupon on motion Of Mr.. Peters, it
Resolved, That tho Comptroller be and no is
hereby authorised ,-after giving ten days n tice
in two nc newspapers, to re.adudcate the repairing.
for one yea, ofa the p'vo streets and side walks
bordering on the same within tho limits of this
municipality, TO the lowest bidder.
Be it further Re- olved, Tuat it shall be tho tutv
of the Comptroller at the timo Of 5 ale, to demand
from the lowest bidder the name of his securities,
when they are moi satisfactory he shall INN. date
ly proceed to re.adudicne The contract, and 50 on
unti satisfactory securities be obtained.
Ano her communication from the same officer
trans hitting amount of notes discounts, nv the
Sinking Fund, being the nett amount of $26,.
S53 So.
Tho Weekly Statement of tho Treasurer wa.
submitted, showing the repts of The past week to
have amounted to 1897, l95 e.; from CIV RanL
$l5,659 80; Balance IL Feb'y. Sll,732 80; FL.
pended since $36,044 IS; notes redeemed &3q o.
balance this date 5000 81.
On motion Of Mr.. Yorks, tho rules being dspen.
sed with, it
r solved, That the Trcasu er in his weekly
staten nts hereafter, discriminate between tho
,mou cxpcnd d-thc redemption of Nun cipal
notes-and payment Of bills payable.
Communication was received from tho Trea
surcr in relation to tho dcposites in Atcha alaya
Bank, VIII CHI was ordered 10 BIO laid on the table
subject TO the call of tho Council, and crnv
h rsof 10 be transmitted to tho President of lie
Bank.
y letter from VIM L. Hodge, Esq, transmit.
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WASHINGTON BALL ROOv"
Dress e. Masquerade Ball

ST. Philip street, between Royal g. Bourbon.
FINHli Manager The above named Ball Room CRATE
L full to his friends and the public for the unpnral.
lelled patronage bestowed him for several selsons
respectfully informs them that the establishment has
been enla'ged for the amusement of visitors, and
dergone immense repairs. The bar will be surpassed
by mons in quality of liquors and the Itesarut i'll ho
kept by tho abes Rest,urn-ur in the United States
The room will reopen on Saturday evening, Bird OF
November next, bvn
GRAND DRESS & MASQUERADE BALL,
end will take place usual every Monday, Wc'nes
day and Saturday evening, during the season, which
will and on the LIST of May, 1889.
N. B. The greatest attention will be rnid to kceI
ing perfect order Throughout, the establishment, as wa
done last season.
Ort01
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HUNTSVILLE BRANCH BANK.-The Huntsville De-
mocrat ofSaurday lust, aer giving the particulars Of
the suspension Of the Branch Bank at Mobile,
with regard to the Branch Bank at Huntsville
will remark agaiu, that it has ample supplies of specie
and Eastern Exchange, with which promptly to redeem
its circulation, deposits and ALL In shor; such is its
safe condition, that holders offs paper may rest assured
that under circumstances will suspension of
payments be resorted TO. The Branch however. will
act with caution, aud for tho present, do but limited
business, until the results growing out of the Mobile
suspension sllsll be turtaer develoked"
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us. AliNr.-The annual report oftle director oftle
mint gives the amount OF coinage during the year 1885,
to be s. e792l7, which 81 6225l5 were in gold S.,
~ o in silver and s63792 in comprising i5,-
9365la piece of cun, II ,449,7OO Of which, including
pcsites .f gold within the year were 81 624 800 OF
which $l7l7O0 were derived from the mines of the
United States. The deposes Of svrr amounted to So
3O 300 de- ived principally from Mexico and south A.
merca The branch ut \. Orleans, commenced opera
tons in March Inst, and continued until july when op
eratons were suspended of the health Of The
workmen The coinage amounted to $40 243 all in
dimes. The branch at Charleston commenced in De-
cembsr 1897 and has coined $84l65. composed of I2.
1856 half eagles aud 1891 quarter enges The branch
ut Detonega commenced in February, and cuint d
SIo.,9l5, all in half eagles.
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CoMMODoREs PORTER, AND ELLtor..-Tlie follow.
ing laconic correspondence will show in what estimation
J. ID. Elliot is held by Commodore Porter, Of whose
gallantry there can be question. Of Elliot utter the
conflict on Lake Erie, Perry had the most contemp.
tuous opin n.
Georgetown, Feb. 3, 1889.
MEssRs EDIToRs TO correct all miscsnception
as to my opinions and feelings a, the time met Com
modore Elliott in Baltimore. send YOU the enclosed
correspondence, which Twill thank you publish with
this letter,
With great respect Your very cb't serv't,
Chester, Dec. "a, 1885,
S'R-l have the honor to euciosc to you the copy Of
letter which addressed to Commodore Elliott. occa.
was removing from III. Washington Railroad cars in
Baltimore, TO those which come to this place.
Your r ysry ob bg ss.,'
Hon. J. X. PAuLDINe, Sec. Of the Navy.
Chester, Dec %, 1888.
SIR-Ts avoid any misconcep on az to nv rece wing
and returning any cOurtesies from you, have
quest the favor should we meet that you will consider
me as perfect stranger, until the reports which are
in circulation prsjudcial you, arc removed by
petent tribunal
The reason for making this request is, that have
three sons IN the Navy, who ] am unwilling should
DAVID PORTER.
Commodore J. u. ELLIOT.
=. Philadelphia, Jan. 3, 1889.
SiR-Your note Of the 22d ul,imo is received.
cannot be more agreeable to yon Than to myself thu
our acquaintance should cease.
am sir
JESSE DUNCAN ELLIITT.
To DAVID PORTER, ESQ.
Georgetown, Jan. 6, 1889.
SRI have received note from Commodore Elliot,
Of which the enclosed is copy. which shall onl
| remark, that the who is Indifferent to opinion
| and reckless of his own character, is shou Id
think m unfit example to tn. younger officers Of tn
Navy. have the honor to lie, with great respect
| Your ob't serv.t,
DAVID PORTER.
| Hon. j. X. PAULDlNG, Sec Of the Navy.
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"Oh. Bobby my dear boy, don't blow your nose On
my pocket hadkcrchief paid eighty dollars for in
Broadway" "Why. la mother, ii it amt to blow my
nose on what's it fos!' "Why it's to carry in my hand
for show, Bobby" "For show, mo,,srs paw eighty
dollars Tor pocket handkerchief for show. Well,
thatsqueer, and when you went out TO buy it mother
you would no. give six pence to the poor woman and
her child, what had nothing to eat."-N Star.
The above is Of the ssverest as well us happiest
hits at one of the prevailing folcs of the day. we have
seen tor long time. If all the finer und better feelings
OF our nature not parayzed in tho breast Ct the
mother spoken Of by fashion, how acutey she must
have felt the artess remarks OF her innocent son.
Louisville Gazette
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The New Albany Gazette of the 5th inst. says
have learned from an authentic source that the Rev.
Henry b. Bascom, that brightest light Of the Method
ist Episcopal Church, is no nore We understand that
he died in Virginia, on his way westward but the par
'lcuars Of this melancholy event have reached u.s."
IT Mr.. Bascomb be more, The Rev. Mr. Fisk
having turned his attention to politics. Maft has the
the whole sweep to himself We understand that he
been "stlfrng up the natives Of Louisville. The mis-
chief Of it is they wont Stay "siirrcd UNI
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-02-21

SOMETHING NEw.-The Monroe Gazette of Dec.
18th came to hand yesterday Itcontained tho Pres-
dents Mcssags We suppose this is the last sight we
shall have OF the precious document Mr.. E. Kendall
the publisher Of the Gazette, should persuade his near
kinslnon, Mr. A. ksndul to expedite the transportn.
lion OF his paper; otherwise the news it contains, will
be in great danger OF becoming stale. lie publishes
good whg paper at all events and that may account
for its iardness. There some which thu Pos,ma:-
ter will not suffer to circulate at all.
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LITTLE Rock (Atk) Feb. l3.-The State Gazette
of the 6 says the river has been falling for several
days 1t is now navisabe only for boats Of small
class. The puper of the 18th saws: " the river
is low, and falling. The steam boats Little Rock and
Pine Bluff have been lying at the bar below town for
stvsral days, unable to ascend The Lady Morgan
Arrived here on Monday from below.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-02-21

1t il stated in the New York Journal of Commerce
that tile Secretary Of the Navy has approved Of the
conduct OF Lieut. Gardiner in reference to the French
h's Aeilpde which fired shot ahead Of the Consor,
hs I'll Was e";erin: the port Vera Cruz.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-02-21

IMPORTANT LAW. The Legislature of Kentucky las
passed law which has been approved by the Govern
orgving the officers aud crew and mechanics and 9th
crs lien on Scamboatsor wages, repairs &c. One of
the provisions Of the law is, That Steamboats, shall
also be liable in re Tor injuries done to other steam
boats, ha,boas and other craft from trespuss or from
negligence, and also for the resrass of the master Of
fccrs md crew such the property of Others and
,hoy may be proceeded against as provided &c."
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-02-21

AUGUSTA, takes her benefit ut the st. Charles to-
morrow evening, and will bring forward that occa.
sion two most popular pieces Uniting beauty of form
and feuture and extreme gracetuncss is all aston
shng 1hs She attracts crowds tho theatre and sends
them away delighted She appears this evening as La
Bay adore and Victor in The Pages of the Due de ven>
diana
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-02-21

The CAMr.-Mr. Barrett took his benefit last even
ing to good house, considering the attraction at the
ST. Charles. The play of Wives as they Were, &C.,
was well cast, and extremely well played throughout
Young Burke's Irish Anbassa dor was we'll received,
Tonight Ellen Tree appears as Pauline, in the Lady
of Lyons, mud j. r. Scott as Claude-the rest Of the
characters originally east at this tlsu,re.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-02-21

The Massachusetts House Of Representatives by
voe Of $50 to 81, have ordred lis third reading bill
making highway robbery aud burglary punishable by
imprisonment for life instead of DEATH
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-02-21

Cincinnati Market, Feb g.
Flour at the Canal is Sc l2 Whiskey 40. Pork,
Mess ISL; Prime Is; Bulk, no sales. Bacon, Hog.
round no saes Hams l2; Lard asked.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-02-21

W MIR. Clayton makes ascension in his balloon
from the Gas works on Sunday next. Of course tho
beralty Of citizens in paronizing this intrepid
aeronaut, will be there manifested. :,
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-02-21

Through the Louisville Gazette, we learn that Mr.
Bascomb is not dead. Al the latest duties he was de-.
liverng lectures before crowded audiences at Rich
mond, Va.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-02-21

CAUTION TO BoYs.-A boy recently died at Sag
Harbor, from infamaton of the BRAIN accustomed by
his having been in the habit oestanding on his head
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-02-21

Bennett says, that he sat up twelve consecutive
nights hourly expecting either the Liverpool the
Great Western arrive, and that the night Of the eth
was the last. Ho should watch more. Does he
think they would crowd an inch of steam if they
were that he had cooked his eye at them :?
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-02-21

1yHsNCl7e, FEO 4.
The Cumberland is still slowly rsing-water sufli
ceot for steamboats, Of the largest class. No arrivals
or departures.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-02-21

STATE OF THE OHIO RIVER, &c.-Tl,e Louisville
City Gazette of the evening of the 18th says that "te
River still rising, unl the greater part of the ice has
run out. 1t is now floating in small quantities. We
have every TO believe that the river will he in
fin" boating order in few days, and that business will
become quito active again.
The Cincinnati Post Of the lltl says, 'the River is
closed at and above Wheeling. The Times of Satur-
day morning, says, by The moderation Of the weather,
We lead again 10 hope for speedy opening of the
river" Here an attempt was made by the Emmett on
Saturday, but she only got about sixteen miles and had
to return as the river gorged below. There has
been no attempt since.
The Pi,tsburg Advocate Of the 9th says, Yesterday
morning it commenced raining aud continued with
little intsrmssien until paper to PRESS We
look for breaking up OF the ice, and resumption Of
navigation in n few days"
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-02-21

QUITE CoMPLIMENTAhY--The Nashville Bapne,
says:
"Ihe new editor Of the Union calls US wordy.'
His paper Of yes erLay justifes us in returning The
compliment by christening him with the appellalion
of Eindy."
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JOHN V. CHILDS,

Jo11N v. CLAALDc,
ENGRAVER AND CGPPER-PLATE PRINTER,
No. 3, Camp 81.
WILL engrave and print order, bank notes. bills
w Of exchange, bills Of ladug, diplomas, mercan-
tile and visiting cards. notaris consular and counting
house seals, door plates, silver ware, &c. always on
hand an assortment of silver plated and brass door
plates.
Ps Cards printed from plates already engraved.
nov2O
A COFFEE HOUSE To Let, with large stock
IA Of liquors, situated in of the most business
parts Of the city The only the proprietor has for
stating is, that he does not enjov gond health For
urhcr par.iculurs apply to Kennedy, through the
post Office. fel5-1t
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-02-21

The Trial of Stakes Meas and Carver for their out
rageous attack upon Recorder Baldwin on the Shell
Road in August last, terminated OH Tuesday night, BY
the jury rendering verdict of guilty.
Thus it is, thar for the sake ofa little spleen, three
men in the prime of lfe lave subjected themselves
an gnominious death: the penalty attached to the
crime aledged against ,hem that Of stabbing with in
tent to kill while in the preparation Of Robbery is
death.
The trial ofC. &. Myers, also charged with being
one of the perpetrators of the foul deed postponed
at the suggestion Of the attorney general.
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LAW BOOKS.

EQuiIf Drnftslnnn. Equity Digest 3 vn!s -Cr,bhs
~ English Inv vol, Coventry & Hughes Digest
vols, Chnncys Manage Rights vol, Comyn On Con-
tracts vol Coll,cr on Partnership acnns Abridgrmcnt
3yo's, Buramagnis National Political Law, Bailey on.
Bills, Brnkerhorcks Inv of War, Bingham on lntanc
Adams on Ennrns, Anhon,s Blackstone Abbott Oh
SUPP ing, Angel Il Amss Corpniationa, Goulds
Pcndings, Ilnrr isons Digest 3 vols, Hovenlon on
Frauds, Jones on lt"ilmcnts, lngosnll Digest Krn,s
Commentaries vols, Cow on Partnership, Grescvs
Equity Evidence. Smiths Chancery Practice 2vols,
Conklinss Practice, Curtis Admiralty Digest,
For Sale by ALEXANDER TOWAR, 40 Camp ST
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BANK or ORLEf

BANK OF ORLEANS
Feb. 10, 1889.
vHNHiS Bank will be closest on Friday next, 22nd
= inst. Notes due on that day. are required to be
paid on the day preceding. J r NISBET
aoS"-It Cashier
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TO BE DRAWN TO-DAY.

TO BE DRAWN TO-DAY.
The following are the drawn numbers Of the Louis
ana Lottery, Glass 6, for 1889:
40, Sc, A, 43, 80, 81, Al, %, IS, "a, 34,3.
- $l3, 500 CAPITAL PRIZE.
LOUI SIANA Terry
Authorized by Act ofLegisluture. Chapter XIII,
drawn on Thursday, Feb. 81, 1889, at S o'clock, p |
N. at,he Exchange Hotel, St. Charles st.
D. s. GREGORY St,Nr e. SDse' Go. to YATES
rs Nu GRaS5 si pErT% Ballots
1886 Prizes amounting to sal3,46s
Tickets 81 Oo-Halyes $2 OO-tauarters / 90
5. Packages Of &c tickets for .slo4 Packages of26
half tickets $50 co. Packages Of 26 Quarter Tickets Tor
SIS oo. For Packages or single Tickets apply at
The Managers Office,
feb2O IS, Canal street, n'xt to Camp ct
M ALAGA WINE-An invoice Of Malaga sweet
Vh Wine, in quarter casks for sale by
feb21 REED t. BARSrOW, No Bank Place
EOsHEN BUTTER-A faw iirxins for sale BY
" READ BARsToW,
teb2l No Bank Place
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS and Roman just received and
y for sale by READ & BARsTOW,
fell 7 Bank Place.
RAGGlNG and Bale Rope, for sale by
ID feel READ T. BARSTOW,7 Bank Place
CITY BANK,
New Orleans, 81 February, 1889.
TNHlS Bank will be closed Friday, the 22nd inst.
Notes and Bills falling due on ihut day, must be
paid the day previous, and offerings for Discount
be made on Thursday. the 2tst inst.
NXCHANGE--On New York and Philadelphia, for
FeGsI ADAMS &HARrwELL, 6, Gravier 8,
P1CE-41 casks rice on board brig Seubird, and for
= sale by
Feh2l LHGALE, 90 Common 8.
7 UMBER, IIAY, LATHES, &c-35OO feet lumber
IL 400 bales hay, rs thousand lates, landing and
for sale by
Feb2l LII GALE, 90 Common st
EVLORA's DICTIONARY, with SO colored plates,
further supply this day opened, and for sale by
teh q ALEX. TOWAE, 40 Cnmr st.
EROsTS british POErS-Being select works
L. Of the British Poets in chronological series, from
Faconer to Sir Walter Scott, with biographical and
critical notices; designed II continuation of Dr. AT
kin's British Poets, just received and for sale by
feb21 ALEX. TOWAR, 40 Camp st.
NARSHALL'S WASHINGTON, abridged for the
| Il use Of Schools received aad for sale by
feb 81 ALEX. TOWAR, 40 Camp ST.
| TODE OF PRACTICE in civil cases, fo1 LOUISIANA,
| ~ with annotaons, by Wheclock S Upton, coun-
SELLER at law, just received and fer sale by
feb q ALEX. TOWARDS Camp st.
ID ROWN sUGAR-In barrels, for sale BY
- SHALL e. BROWN,
fsbel 96 Magazine st
g OAP-5Oe boxes Nieuchams extra, for sale bv -
| - SHALL. & BROWN,
feb2l SO Magazine st
| niL-A few casks pure winter oil, for sale by
~ SHALL T. BROWN,
feb2l 96 Magazine st
|
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JOHN GIBSON,
Secretary.

FOR NEW YORK.
II The fast sailing ship FLAVIUS, JONES'
master, will have immediate despatch. For
issi 'Fs'sh. Or pssssgs' spP ayT t. g.
FOR NEW YORK.
New York aud New Orleans Line.
viii sail 1' oa Isl fFpp st Essst .,
fs57i passage apply on bSaJ6 Or u &c c,mn
FOR NEW YORK.
2 Packet Of the LIST Proximo.
! Louisiamn and Ne,o York Line.
IN The .,,t saperi"r fast sailing packet ship
M LOUISA, Truman muster will sail as
- above For freight or passage, having cle-
opposite '1s' the Vegetable Market ;,b 9t On ~
The packet ship Oconee will SUCCEED the Louisa,
and will sail with early dispatch
FOR HAVRE.
IA; The and fast sailing ship PROPON-
- despatch for the above port, having the greater
'0 ispal or passage "p''y to GALE o, comm,n
dischurging opposite st. Phillip st Consisnees arc
notified to utleAd to tho receipt Of their goods.
!. Eeb2l. PLAIDLAW.
{ LOUISIANA GOONS-ATTENYION
The squadron will assemble on Friday next the 22d
instant, at oclock in the morning, horseback fully
uniformed and equipped in order be passed in review
by his Excellency the Governor.
Strict attendance il required by the commander of
lie squadron.
The place of Rendezvous is at Messrs Dubois e. Ken.
digs stable yard, st Charles 1t.
By order Of tho Captain,
CHARLES ECkHARDT,
fe2l-2t Orderly Sergeant
ORDERS, WASHINGTON GUARDS.
=. NV ORLEANS, Feb. 81, 1879.
A TTEND parade on Friday next, the 22d instant, at
n 5o'cock A. NJ, at the Arm0ry, in winter uniE,lm.
BY order Of Captain H zcy.
FEEL S. NJ. CROOKE, lat Sergeant. 4
NOTICE-The co.parnership hitherto existing uii-
~ der the firm of Christie l. SinuotS is this day
dissolved by mutual consent.
John Christie alone, authorised settle the affairs
of said firm, aud will continue the business in his own
name. JOHN CHRISTIE,
fe2O N EINNOTT Jr
LNACHANGE on Baltimore or New York, al GO
IL days, for sale by G d WILLIAMS,
fe2l-9peOd 35 CarOndelet ~
TORAL BEADS-And Necklaces just epsued, a
~ splendid assortment Of tic above articles, which
Will be offered reasonable. No IL Charities 81
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american property IN the possession Of Mericans.-
The Galveston Gazette, of the 18th inst says that in
the fall of 1881 or spring OF 1882, tho schooner Topaz,
Capt Ryder, of the United S,ates-but then last from
Jamaica-wns employed by tbs Mexican authorities to
transport body Of troops, under command Aneauger
from Matumoras to AnaLuac, upon Galveston Bay.
Ore night, during the voyage, the sailors heard a
splash in the water, and the Mcxicans chase the
mate into the rigging, and shoot him upon his refusal
to come down, alleging that he had murdered and rob-
bed the captain.
After the schr arrived at Anahuac, the sailors were
arrested and put under charge of Col Badburn Com.
mandant of the Port, where they kept in close
confinement until July, 32, when they were released by
the citizens, who had arisen in arms to rescus Travis
Jack, ana others imprisoned by the military defiance
of he civil authorities. The sailors were of course
charged by the Mexicans with muny; but no attempt
was ever made to bring them trial. although there
had been ample ,me
Subsequently, the watch and other property belong.
Ing to Capt Ryder,were seen in the possession Of Anoa
ger Capt R, der had sold cargo of rum, brought
from Jamaica, and large Let of fine goods and was
supposed to have money the amount of some thou
sands of dollars. Whether these facts ever reached
his friends is not known.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-02-21

GREAT ATTRACTIONS!
At No. 50 Magazine street, orer $. Lery's Auction
Room, opposite Bank'e Arcade.
nj r GIlLER respectfully informs the public that
lVl the celebrated
Statue Of CLEOPATRA, Queen Of Egypt,
Which has been exhibited in most of the principal
cities of the Un;on the lively admiration of mnny
thousand vsters has arrived in this city, and is
being exhibited for short time only, from O'Clock
A NJ, to 9 o'cock, p NJ.
% Admi,tancc, SO cents; Season tickets, 81.
-sc
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-02-21

THE NEW MODE OF COMMUNICATION BY TELE.
GRAPHS. Mr. Gonon the protector of this novel and
exceedingly accurate system oil commune ting nelli-
gsnce by telegraph, made experiment ofhs nodc in
the presence Of the members Of the Council Of the Cd
municipality on Tuesday evening, and phrase long
and exceedingly Difficult twus transmitted :rerbutim ct.
puuctuatim Between this city and New York Is sta
tons would be required the cost of which would p,o-
bay amount to S60,OO0. By this line despatch of
moderate length could be conveyed in 25 minutep.-
There are occasions when this rapid n,ercommunca.
ton would be of infinite SERVICE Every arrival ola
long and anxiously expected vessel every species Of
personal disaster of national calamity could be con-
veycd in very few minutes, whereas it now takes days
weeks and sometimes months to bring the intelligence.
Congress in 1886 passed resolution inquire into the
practcabity Of establishing lines of telegraphs, but
haye account Of any action en- the subject
since. The subject is certainly one of interest," and
should be required to again. On Sunday next at o.
clock r. NJ. Mr. Gonon is to show some of the practi.
cal results Of his telegraphc system the Orleans
Ball Room in public. tits proposed to still further
test the prcctcabity Of the system, in short time
extending the distance, making tho Exchange one of
the posts and the lower barracks the other,