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ATKINS & STEELE.
Prospectus Of tho U. S. DIRECTORY.

Prospectus Of tho U. S. Directory.
TIME undersigned propose issuing, about
il tho LIST Of October, 1857, a book under
the above title, to contain about FIFTEEN HrH.
DRIED PAGES Size of Pages Is by 90 inches.
The object Of the United Staios Directory
will be,
lst. To give the name and post Office address
OF every male Eerson (of the age Of fifteen
years and urwards) in the United States.
"a. 10 give name and place of publication
of every Daily, Weekly. Monthly and Quar-
ter.y Paper and Magazine published in the
United States.
Each State, City. Town, Village and Post
Office will be alphabetically arranged.
cally arranged under the head of their lespec-
tive post office address,
AS the United States Directory will be a
matter Of interest to every resident in Ameri-
ca, We respectfully solicit the aid of Post Mas
tiers and Others in all parts Of the country, in
obtaining names and sending them as soon AZ
possible.
In making up list, write the name of the
Post Office. Coz nty and State, at the Lead of
the sheet, then fill the remain der with dictinct-
ly written names, of male persons only, Of the
age of fifteen years and upwards, and as soon
as you have sufficient to gil an envelope, forward
them on Immediately.
Propectus will be sent. post paid, to any
person who may order it.
To PREvENr MrTAKE-Write distinctly the
name, fost Office County and State.
MORRIS, GARDN Err e. WILES,
Publishers, Cincinnati, Ohio.
N. B.-Publishe.s inserting the above Pros
pectus. including this notice three times in their
par er. and call attention to the same in their
editorial column, will receive a copy of the U.
S. Directory, delivered at the office free of
charge. direct all exchange paIe rs to the U.
s. directory. 5G-3w.
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Come One! Come .4lI!!

SIMPSON q HOXSIE .m
Are now receiving large and well selected as
sortment of t'.F #"13 G'
GROCERIES. WINES AND LIQUORS,
which we offer to the public at very reasonable
prices. Our Goods arc direct from the city OF
New York. all fresh and new, and we are con-
WINGED that they must please all who desire to
purchase. The stock consists of all kinds OF
staple and fancy Groceries usually kept. We
have laso for sale
BRANDIES, WINES, GIN. SCHNAPrS
and cured Liquors Of all descriptions. Black
berry and Raspberry Brandies, together with
the best brands in market of Scor:H ALE and
LONDON PORTER Derby e. Days Star brand
Whiskey, and various other brands which We
will sell at as low figures as any other House
Weal.o have large and varied assortment of
c l G A r s,
Havanna. Opera and Principe in any quantity,
and ut prices running from Ton to iSirtv Dol.
lars per thousand.
BOOTS d SHOES.
We have a small lot of Boots and Shoes that
we will sell cheap.
N. B.-Orr Goods were all purchased in
New York from first hands. and we can conse-
quently sell them lower than those who have
paid profit to the merchants of chicago and
milwaukee. The proof of this can be demon
strated by an examination of prices.
Store on Main street, one door cast of the
Waverly, and nearly opposite the Eagle Hotel.
McGregor, July Sd, 1857. n2Sm6.
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PRIVATE DISPENSARY.
DR.. HIIsIsIA7D.

N1OULD respectfully announce to the inhabitants
w OF Dubuque and the surrounding country that
he be consulted at his or through the Post
0fca prisetsly aud conGdantiSiiy, SON ALL pIsEAS-
Es OF PRIVATE NATURE" Several years of ex-
pecnce and practice in several cities of the East GU
ables the Doctor to perform the astonishing cures
IN very short time. Syphilitic and Mercurial tants
entirely removed from the system. Recent cured
In from three to ten days, without obgng the patient
to desist from his daily avocation.
AL diseases OF the organs OF generation treated in
careful and thorough manner, for either SEX No
charges for advice Low charges and quick cures
Young men afflicted with seminal weakness. should
apply TO the doctor immediately in person by letter.
post paid for his remedies and Twice. as lie never
OF curing tho most obstinate cases.
Patients Of either living at distance by stating
their diseases in writing giving the symptoms &C. can
obtain medicines with directions for USE by addressing
the Doctor and enclosing fee. gan communications
strictly confidential
Female diseases treated on scientific principles Leu
chorrea or Whites-Prolapsus Uter or falling of the
womb suppressions Of the Mensss, inflammation or u
ccration Of the Uteris &C., &c.
The most Of the above yield to his mode
Of treatment.
DR.. II. is also agent for the sale Of Dr. Sclden's
French Female Monthly Pills, which are the only bona
de Pill OF the kind sold in America Price Ono Dollar
Per Box. Per,ons sending for pills. will enclose one
dollar and two stamps, and they be mailed to any
part Of the country
n. Is. Married ladies who have reason to believe
themselves in peculiar situation, should not use them
consequence; they contain mercury iron STEEL or
deadly oils but their action is without parallel in
medicine.
Office near the corner Of 5th and Main Etc., ever
Roxenthalrs Clothing Store.
Dubuque, Aug. II, 1857.
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HOWARD ASSOCIATION
PHILADELPHIA.
Inn MOI. tn n + q N N nm N ~ N, on, 4


TO all persons afflicted with Sexual Diseas-
j es, such as Spermatorhea, Seminal weak
ness Impotence, GonorhGa, elect, Syphilis, the
Vice of Onanism, or SelfAbuse, &C., &c.
The Howard Association, in view Of the awful
destruction of human lie, caused by Sexual dis
eases, and the receptions practiced upon the un-
fortunate victims of such diseases BY Quacks,
have directed their Consulting Surgeon, as a
Charitable Act worthy Of their name, to give
medical adviceGRATis, to oil persons thus Attic
ted, who apply by letter, with description of
their ondition, (age, occupation, habits of life,
&c., and in cases of extreme poverty and suffer-
ing, to Furnish medicinesfree of charge
The Howard Association is benevolent In
stitution, established by special endowment, for
the relief of the sick and distressed, afflicted with
"Virulent and Epidemic Diseases" 1t has now q
surplus of means, which the Directors have yo-
ted to expend in advertising the above notice.
1t is need less to add that the Association CON-
mands the highest medical skill Of the age, and
will furnish the most approved modern treat.
Just Published, by the Association, Report
on Spermatorrhea, or Seminal weakness, the
vice of Onanism, Masturbation or Sclf-Abuse, and
other Diseases of the Sexual Organs, by the Con-
sulting Surgeon, which will be sent by mail lin
a sealed enyelope,) Free of Charge, on the re-.
ceipt of two stamps for postage.
Address, DR.. GEO. r. CALHOUN, Consulting
Surgeon, Howard Association, No. 2, South
Ninth st., Phila, Pa. BY order of the Directors.
EZRA D HEARTWELL, Prest.
GEO. FaIRcHILD, Sec'y.
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Town Lots.
WEST M'GREGOR PROPERTY.
GOOD TITLES.

WYE now offer for sale, on the most re;,.
wv sonable, aud to persons who wish'to
improve, the most accommodating terms. 300
lots in the West McGregor Addition This
addition, for pleasantness of location and con.
venicnce cannot be surpassed, having an album
dance of fine water, and being situated on the
main thorouehfare leading to the country
Several fine improvements have already been
commenced, and are fast approaching compile
ton, one Of which will be the finest hot ell build.
ing in KeGregor, to be finished in good style,
and we'll kept Callsoon, as lots are going fast.
June Is, 81. II s. GRANGER d Co.
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cha II g g u
N IL w BRICK STOR r.

having purchased the entire Stock of
Merchandise owned by Allen d Wilker-
son, the undersigned respectfully invites
the public before purchasing elsewhere.
to examine the large and complete a..
sortment which he is now offering 1t
reduced figures. 4 s. Z 10
The following brief list of such arti-
cles as recur to tn: mind, will p;ye
only faint idea Of piles of Merchandise
and the variety Of useful ornamental and
indispensable articles that crowd til.
commodious Three Story Building. +.
~ In Dry Goods, have sa.7t
Flannels, Cassimeres. Satt;netts.
Broad Cloth Sheetings, Tickinrs.
Linseys, Jeans, Prints. =,
DeLains. Cashmercs, Merinos,
Drillings, Silks, Bareees.
oa'lhs' Laces, Grapes.
droc cries.,
Tea, Coffee, Sugar. Rice, Saleratus, Mo-
lasses. Syrups, Allspice, Pepper. Ginger
Salt, Fish, Flour, &c, DC, ..s..
Q 10 t h 1nx.g
A very heavy Stock. of Over Coats.
Dress Coats, Frock Goats, Pants, Draw
ers, Vests, Socks, Wrappers, Hats.
Caps, Cravats,
CKOCKERY, of all description.
suitable for the humblest Cabin or the
well furnished Mansion. Glass Ware.
Tin Ware, Wooden Ware, Willow Ware,
Ell ara w are.
Axes, Saws, Files, Chisels, Planes.
Bits, Augers, Knives and Forks, Pen
and Pocket Cutlery Spoons, Bells, Rrads.
BUILDING MATERIALS,
such As Nails, Glass, Putty. Screws and
Door Trimmings, Timers and
Pasterers' Tools, Oil Stones ,r
CORDAGE OF ALL SIZES. STOVES
ALL PATTERNS, ' '
Stove Pipe, Grindstones, Butter and
arsH # Provisions Generally. Iaog
Blacksmitlls' Tools.
F ARMIN UTENSILS,
Flows, Rakes, Shovels, Hoes. Spades,
an scythes, Log Chains,
Drugs, A general assortment of Dyes
,.fu. r. and Drugs. ~sa... 80
~ st q 10 IA cry. Ia
Note Paper, Letter Paper, Fools Cap,
Memorandum, Check Books, School
Books, Ledgers. Miscellaneous Books,
Pens, Ink, Envelopes. Waters. g., DC.
SOLE AND UPPER LEATHER.
Findings always ON hand.
Furn i t re.
Bedsteads, Lounges, Chairs, Rocking
Chairs, Tables, Stands, &C., DO.
Ma t t r asses.
Trunks, Valises, Carpet Sacks, Umbrsl-
las, Grain Sacks.
D o OF s an d shoes,
In countless numbers and infinite variety.
CLOCKS d JEWELRY.
This Stock was selected to suit the
wantsand tastes of Northern Iowa, and
they are beginning to melt away under
the influence of low prices, backed BY
prompt attention Of active and accommo-
dating statesmen. We offer our goods
at Wholesale or Retail, for cash or it's
equivalent. *
Orders from customers in tho into
rior. faithfully filled and warranted to
suit in quality and price, in every in
stance.
H The same gentlemanly and atten-
i've Clerks will remain in the Store, and
wish to retain the same customers.
D. BAUGH.
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NOTICE !!

\ IL persons are hereby expressly forbidden
IA from and after this date, to cut timber,
quarry stone. build, enter upon. or in any man
ner take possession of any Lot in the town of
McGrcsor, or any piece or parcel of the follow.
ing described lands, to wit
Tie N w and the N 1sofN E1 of Sec
ton u. Fractions No. & J. in fractional Sec.
ton No.22. Section No. / in fractional Sec.
No. &c. The II Section in the s Il corner Of
the BAIL Gard claim No. ], all in township
No. IS r No. 3 W 5th P NJ, Without first
obtaining the written consent of the subscriber
and entering into written contract in reference
thereto. All persons hereafter so taking pos
session of any portion of the above described
lands otherwise than as above, and all persons
who have heretofore done so, without the con-
sent Of tho UNDERSIGNED, will be considered "A
tresspasscrs and treated accordingly.
ALEX. M'GREGOR.
McGregor, Oct. 9Th, 1856.
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BOOTS & SHOES.
ATKINS g. STEELE,

l47 EAST WATER STREET, MILWAUKEE, WIS.
M ASUFAcTURERs and wholesale dealers in
Nl Boots, Shoes g. Rubbers.
Nine years experience in this business in the
west enables US to select and manufacture STYLES
and quality Of goods perfectly adapted to the
western trade. Our facilities are such that We
have at all times large stock to select from and
the prices are as low as can be found East or
west
ATKINS 4, CTEET
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JERSEY ROCKAWAYS

JERSEY ROCKAWAYS,
OPEN AND TOP CONCORD GUGGIES.
And in fact almost any kind of a running We
hicle from Wheel Barrow up to 4 Locomotive
furnished on short notice from the above estab
isment. grT"a9qtr
TO parties acquainted with the foregoing
mentioned Establishment their turn outs need
no commentator at our hands. but to the unso-
rhistcated we would say that michigan timber
stands unrivaled for Wagon and Carriage ur-
poses. and none is used by Messrs. A. d r., until
it has been seasoned eighteen months-and the
best evidence of their workmanship, is the ouan.
tiy annually sold in almost very western town,
and the constant increasing demand forit
We warrant all their work sold by us in every
particular and in any case of failure the war
ranty is made good without any grumbling.
And kind Reader and Patron while medita-
ting uron awaiting yourselves of these Creature
Comforts take heed that we are Agents for, and
have an assortment on hand of almost ali the
good Rearers in Use and now have ON the Lakes
a large invoice of the noted Fowlecsille Thrcsh-
ing Machines, to which VIC invite your attention.
E.EF1 fEf1s GRANT g. PECK. I
M'G-egor, Nay 2Sth 1857, p34tf
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DICKINSON & WILLARD,
GrocerS, Commission s. Forwarding
NJ T. II G III A N II S,
Steam Ferry Landing, adjoining the
MI. d Miss. Railroad Depot. .
Prairie du CHEN, Wis,
We are now in readiness to attend to the
Commission and Forwarding Business, and to
those having goods or produce passing through
this point either North, South, East or West, we
Iroffcr our services.
Our location near the Depot Grounds, Steam
Boat and Steam Ferry Landings, gives us the
most convenient facility for carrying on the bu-
siness which we now respectfully solicit. In all
cases we shall act for the best interest Of our
correspondents, and we assure them that all
Goods entrusted to us shall be handled with
care and forwarded without delay.
Produce bought end forwarded on reason
able terms.
~ Mark Packages care of D. & W., Prai-
RE du Chem n36, 10.
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Their stock Consists
READY-MADE CLOTHING.
GROCERIES

IN A b u N D A NOE.
Our Stock of Teas, Coffee, Sugars, syrups,
Vinegar, Tobacco, Nutmegs. Cinnamon &C., is
complete.
WOW the CONDITION
Of the above obligation is such that we guaran.
tee to deliver to our customers and the rest of
mankind, all the above valuable Goods and
thousand other articles which we are unable to
cnumerate, provided the said customers shall de.
post at our u %''& |'>4 p
Z NJ POR RUM.
CASH, Wheat, Corn, Oats, Potatoes, Pork,
Lard, Butter, Cheese, Eggs or Rags or give
us satisfactory assurances Of
GOOD Credit.
PLEASE CALL AT THE STORE,
And if you want merely to look at our goods we
can get sociable chat out C you. nd that will
he sufficient pay. You will fnd Us at Block
No. 3, Third Door West of the corner of Main
and Elkader street -.E=
Strawberry Point, Iswa.
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GROCERIES, HARD WARE,
QUEENSWARE, CLASS WARE,
&C., de-.
Opposite Upper House, IKcGregor, Iora.
\ RE now in receipt of large stock of
N Goods. and shall be constantly receiv-
ina. so rs to lie enabled to present an un broken
stock OF such goods as will give entire satisiac.
ton to Customers. Cur motto is. "quick sales
and small profits" and thorough examination
of both goods and prices is respectfully asked
OF our friends and merchants generally visiting
the market, before buying elsewhere. The fol-
lowing articles comprise portion of our stock !:
New Orleans, Belchers
A. B. Crushed and powdered
Sugars; Plantation Molasses, N. q.
Sugar House, Belchers Sugar House,
Syrup in bbls. hf. bbis. and 10 gal.
Kegs; Rio and Java Coffees,
Ground Rio and Java "
Teas in hf. chests, 1, 2, 6, 10,
20 ID. cadies; Salaratus in bulk
and l Id. papers, Baking Powders in pa
pers and ID. cans, w. R. and Lay
Raisi MS, Figs, Prunes, Citron,
Currants, Dried Apples,
Fresh Fruits, Pr'vd Fruits, as
serted Spices, Brooms and Brushes,
Rice in Tierces and bbls., Moline buck
cts 2 and 8 hoped, Tubs, Churns, =.
Oils, Mess Pork, Hams. Shout
ders, Palm, Brown. Ext.
Family, Chemical, Erasive,
CASTLE, Variegated, Toilet, Yankee
Transparent Soaps, Star, Summer press
ed, Steam and Hydraulic Candles,
Glass, various sizes. Nails from Be- to ~.
Is, Fancy Nails, Chewing Tobac.
co Of all qualities Smoking in boxes
and barrels, patent Grease for Carriages
and Wagons, Mackerel, Herring White Fish
and Goldfish. Nuts of all kinds. Butter. So
da and Sugar Crackers, Cider Vine
gar, Pickles. Oysters, Sardincs,
Cigars, Fire Crackers and other Fire
Works, Fancy and assorted Candies, Dali
ry and Dbl. Salt, Starch, &C., DC.
june l6, 81. n36tf.
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Lumber W0ggOnS

CONSTANTLY On hand and for sale by
~ Grant T. Peck, from the extensive Estab-
lishment of Messrs.d Austin d Tomlinson, at
Jackson. Mich-cons;sting of
Heavy and Light Nut skeins.
Shell Skein and Pire BOX.
Iron Axel inch. arm suitable for
horses.
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II. w. WOOD,

HAS completed his building ON upper
L j. Main Street, McGregor and he is now
receiving large and general assortment Of
ID rugs & NJ G Il i e i N G 8 !,
Which are offered to the Public at Wholesale
or Retail, for CASH, Merchantable Produce or
unquestionable paper, on terms as low as can be
named at any point on the Upper Mississippi.
In their stock may be found all The staple
Drugs known to the trade or to Physicians /;
together with the most popular Patent Medi-
cines sold in the West.
Having a business connection with one Of the
heaviest DRUG HOUSES on the Continent,
WOOD is enabled to offer goods al
prices entirely below those usually charged for
like articles. He is also ready to fill orders
OF any size required for interior trade.
In addition to a good assortment Of staple
Drugs he is well stocked up in Paints. Oils,
Dyes, Varnishes, Turpcntine, Camphene and
Burning Fluid, Glass, Putty. DC, DC. Also an
extra article Of Medicinal Wine. Brandy and
Gin, for country Dealers or invalid customers
Also Brushes, Cosmetics, Pcrfuncry and Fancy
articles for the Toilet ..r
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90 KNOW ONE WOMAN. -
.. by these Presen Is. VI

6 k"O~ o"E "O"a"' ~
by these Presen e., VI
That War has been declared against hk
prices at Strawberry Point by
James Sunderland.
HAVING purchased the entire stock o.
merchandise owned by II. M. 4 G. w.
Roe, and having added to it large recruit Of
valuable
SPRING GOODS.
I lam now prepared to exhibit stock that car
not be excelled hereabout quantities, STYLES
or quality. Believing that one of the evils of
tra,ie has resulted from disposition to mark and
| sell goods at cxhorbitant prices, have conclud.
cd 10 apply practical remedy to the difficulty
hei.ce oil who call on me will be agreeably sur.
prEed at the change that one revolution in bust
mes: has effected. It Is my intention to push
the battle against extravagant prices until com.
ple,s victory is obtained over all "Forics.-
Other stores may talk of being ''held and firmly
bound to sell goods low" but the proof of that
Extension can be learned BY a comparison of
goods and terras. We invite all the Strawberry
Girls and Boys as well a. the experienced "old
folks" in the region round about, to take The
New Train
Of Trade if they would be pleased with theirn, ,
chascs and satisfied with the costs
1t is not possible to represent on paper tho
varied stock am offering, but an idea NAV bo
got OF it from looking over the following list Of
leading articles-of course have all the snaU
traps belonging to village store: .. u -
You will find Dry Goods, Cloths, Cassimer,
Silks, Dc LANES, Ginghams, Prints, Shawis
Ribbons, Laces, Sheetings, Muslins, and other
shelf and drawer goods 53os 'e171n'' -
You can buy of me, at low prices, such Gro.
ceres as Coeffc, Tea, Tobacco, Sugars, xolasscs..
Sal Eratus, Candies, Starch. Vine gar, Nutmecs.
&C. 7"a ~ .s -
Je You can also ,rap your Produce or Cash 70,
II welry and Fancy Goods, Ready made Clothing,
ats, Caps, Boots Shoes, Salt, Nails, Glass,
Crockery, Paints, Hardware, ,woodenware,
Drugs and Patent Medicines.
am expecting to do my share of the busi.
aess at this point, and in order to succeed am
esolvsd to invest all the energy and good be-
iavior possess in the Trade =,
" Call sn me when you come to Town and
satisfy yourelves. ST. u J. ..a II |-..t =
e.afo.. JAMES SUNDERLAND. u
n29tf 1
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New En- gland Hotel.

A. New En- gland Hotel.
"HE undersigned respectfully calls the at
tention of the travelling public to the above
named house. The New England Hotel, is four
miles west of Monona, on the tloroughf;re lead
ing from the Mississippi to the North and West
The House has been enlarged and materially i'm
proved The table will be constantly supplied
with the best the market affords; the rooms are
neat and well furnished, the Bar is supplied with
the bestquality of Cigars &C., &c. The Stables
are large and commodious. 1t i. the intention to
make this House .rr.
Al First Class Hotel,
And no pains will be spared to render it HoME
for travellers and strangers. Stages from all
points stop here daily
u Charges always reasonable. IN
n9ltf WIN. S. SCOTT.
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KNOW I'LL ME.V!

u
THAT J. H. 4 VIM. GRANNIS,
OF the above place are held and firmly bound to
the public to sell GOODS as low as they can be
purchased at any establishment North West of
Dubuque,
Their stock Consists
of we'll selected assortment of BROAD
CLOTHS, SATTINETS, TWEEDS, CAS-.
SIMERES, JEANS, DENNIS, SHEET
INGS, LAWNS, DELAINES, BAREGES,
CASHMERES, ALPACCAS, Wells, COL.
LARS, GLOVES and Hosiery in the Dry
Good line.
IN READY-MADE CLOTHING.
They can not be excelled for quality or cheap
ness, Boots and Shoes Of all sizes and kinds,
Hats, Caps and Bonne<s to please any taste or
accommodate any, pocket Hardware, Tin Ware
Queensware, Drugs and Medicines, Oils, Paints,
Putty, Sash, Vanish, Nails, Glass and Wooden
Ware, and last not least,
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1nnn Lbs, Sugar cured Rams, just
lOVO received and for sale low hy
l-Snf ALLEN Il hcu1H.Ar1.
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n LCOHOL in large or small quantities, for
IN Saleby 4. W, WOOD & co!
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-04-08

At the late session Of the Louisiana Lee
gislature, law was enacted to prevent dis
turbances at elections in New Orleans. 1t
provides for the appointment by the Gov
ernor, of Superintendent and four asSis-
tants and a board of five Commissioners,
four of whom shall live without aud QUE
within the city. These are to take su-
preme control over the police regulations
OF the city, to the exclusion Of all Others.
This board may appoint any number OF as
sistant superintendent, and those superIn-
tendents may call out, atwill, any number Of
citizens 10 take up arms and surround the
polls. The Superintendent receives sal
AIRY Of $500, year, and each assistant
$lO0O-the special police called out by
these receive $40 per day. All the expen-
ses are to be borne by the city Of New Or
leans. BY this Law the ordinary police
force Of the city is deprived OF all power
during elections, aud battalion Of hired
myrmidons, armed WITH deadly weapons
and acting under the direction aud super
vision Of board Of partizans who live out
Of the city, intent upon nothing save party
victory. are substituted in their stead.
They are empowered to take possession Of
the polls, to make arrests at pleasure, and
eOnane any persons whom they may cons'd
er as offenders. in prison ill the election
is over; 70 guard the approaches 10 the
polls by long avenues. bristIIng with drawn
bayonets; aud II resisted, 10 call out the
whole military Of the State, and any one
refusing 10 obey the call Is subjected to
ine Of $500, or Imprisonment Tor sixty
days. II lakss the government q tbs city
oat of iis own hands; it asserls, in elect,