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Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-12-11

EXTRAORDINARY MEMORY OF SHIEI, THE
IKrsH ORAroR.-shicl, the celebrated Irish
orator, a endowed with an extraordi-
nary verbal memory, His mode Of pre-
pairing his speeches was altogether sin
gular. In the OCennell cascin 1913 he
Srecited his great speech to the London
reporters beforehand. Great was the
disappointment of the reporters, says
his biographies, at being told that, al
though he had the speech in his head,
nothing but q few m~emorandums existed
on paper. Far greater vas their sur
prise when he undertook to speak it for
them by anticipation With his hands
wrapped in flannel, he kept slowlymov-
ing up and down the room, repeating
with great rapidity, and occasionally
with lis wonted vehemence Of intona-
ton, passage after passage, and para
graph after paragraph; then, wcaried
with the stranke and irksome effort, he
would lay himself down upon q sofa,
and, after a short pause, recommends
his ex~postulation with the jury, his aIlu.
.siosis to the bench, and his sarcastic
Ia~postrephaes to the counsel for The Crown.
on he went, with but brief Interruptions.
and few pauses to correct or alter, until
the whole, was finished, and had been
accurately noted down. Written out
with care, il vas sentsto the printer. and
at the moment when he arose to speak
IN court, printed copies were in the hands
d, those who had faithfully rendered his
ideas previously. As he proceeded they
were thus enabled to mark easy and rap
idly any. slight variations.of p~hraseology
these, for the most part, were SO
few and trivial as I'd cause little delay
in the correction Of the proofs.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-12-11
For Associate Justice.

We are authorized to o Judge
CYRUS RATLIFF as a candidate for
Associate Justice Of the Supreme Court,
subject to the decision of the Democratic
a Conventions .sa
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-12-11

I6-In the last number Of the IIlustra-
ted London News, Mr.sStauntion scouts.
the idea that he 10 afraid to playswith
Nh, Morph,y. He reiterates the plea Of
literary engagements, and says although
q pawn and two moves below his old
strength, he yet Offered to break d lance
with hoorphy in pure clivalry. and III III
yitcd him to be his gncst. This invita-
tion, lie says, Mt. Morphy eass never no.
tiep,i tt%
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-12-11

ISpASA.-Wehave already chronicled
4 complete Anti-Lecompton Triumph in
the organization of the Indiana Legisla-
ture last Saturday. In the Senate, Jas.
II. Vawter, (AntiLccompton DEM of
Jennings CO., was chosen Secretary by
a unanimous vote, and James N. Tyner
(Repub.) Assistant by 25 to %. A. +.
Shortridg e of Marion was chosen Door
keeper by IS to 90, and b. +. Clark AS
sistant by 26 to 81. In the House, J.
w. Gordon Of Marion (Repnb.) was
chosen Speaker by so votes to 43 for
David Turpie Of White-2 scattering, 8
blanks. r. J. Ryan was then chosen
Clerk by 81 to AZ, Ellis Campbell Assis
tant by 81 to 40, and Robert Jennings
Doorkecpcr by 81 to 4s:: So both Houses
were completely organized by a union
of Republicans and Anti-Lccompton Dc
mocrats. N. Y. Tribune.
We trust that the Tribune and other
Black Republican organs will hereafter
claim the benefits of all can't. Lccomp-
ton" and Republican victories as exclu-
sively belonging to the latter. The two
elements have a cordial affinity for each
other, and where the Democrats are de-
fcated by their coalition, we are willing
to put it down at once as a Black Re-
publican victory, pure and simple. lib.
Z. Advocate.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-12-11
State Of Louisiana

EaE S~~sS Va %l
Parish of Pointe Coupee-Ninth District Court
In the matter of the succession of .Augaste
Brnnek.
PURSUANT to IN order Of the 9th District
Court to me directed, |, the undersigned, Will
offer for sale on
Monday, the 9th day Of Dec, 1858,
at 10 o'clock, A. H., at the late residence of the
deceased. in Waterloo, some moyables depending
upon the succession OF Augu>te Brunei, consist
ing OF Drugs, Books. Stonewarc. Hardware. &c.
TERMS OF sALE-eAsH.
SEVERN PORCHE Sheriff.
Pointe Coupec, December II, 1858.
State of Louisiana.
Ninth District Court-Parish Of Pointe Coupee
En- The matter Of the vaeant succession
of ArtAwr De Eere, deceased.
PURSUANT to an order OF the 9th District
Court to me directed, I, the undersigned. will
offer for sale Oh
Wednesday, the 18th day Of January 1853,
between the hours prescribed by law, at the late
residence of the deceased. the following property
depending upon said succession. to wit:
One lot OF Household furniture; one lot of Sta
tionary; a Silver Watch; a gun; a pair Of pis-
tolls, &c. =g
Terms aud Conditions--C'ash.
SEVERN PORCIIE, ShT.
Peinte Coupec, Dec. II, 1858.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-12-11
State Of LOuisiana,

=, Stats Of Louisiana,
Ninth District Court-Parish Of Pointe Coupee.
n lie matter Of tie Succession Of David
Alley, deceased.
PURSUANT to ali order of the 9th District
Court 10 Mo directed, i, the undersigned, win
offer for sale, IN
Moadoy, tile 9th day Of De-, 1858,
al ten o'clock, A. NJ, at the Court Honse, the fol-
lowing property, to-wit: ~
A Tract Of Land situated in the parish Of Pointe
Coupee, on the lower chenal of False River,
measuring two arpcnts front on said chenal, by
a depth of fifteen arpents, more or less; bounded
on one side by land Of Lclio Leleau. and on the
other by that Of Zenon Bergerol. with all the
buildings and improvements thereon. a[
Terms Of Sar--CsaM.
SEVERN foRCllt. Sheriff.
I'll fnunrc Eu, % IS1S
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-12-11

MOBILE MUNICIPAL ELEcTloN.-Tle cleo
ton for Mayor and Aldermen, which
took place in Mobile on the 9Th inst, re-
in the choice of the entire Democratic
or law and order ticket, with the cxcep-
ton of two Aldermen. Mayor Wither's
majority oyer.Augustus Brook, the can
didate of the American party, was 11s.
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Fer Associate Justice.

Mr.. Editor PLEASE announce that
Hon. JOHN McVEA is a candidate for
Associate Justice Of tie Supreme Court
for this District-subject to the decision
Of a Democratic Convention, and oblise
- MANY DEMOCRATS.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-12-11
NEW ORLEANS MARKETS.

.a4 .4.s. SALE.
A SUGAR PLANTATION situated in this par
n ish, fronting the Bay of False River, together
With about fifty negroes, the horses, mules, stock.
and farming utensils attached to the place.
For terms and conditions address Mr.. A. +.
MAHOUDEAu. on the premises.
POinte Goupee, December IL, IS6s.-Tm
q. R. 4 =. Es.NaO(AS,
IN SgF .Ef
Mausoleums, Monuments, Tombs,
Head and Foot 9tone0,
Garden Statuary, Sc,
CORNER OF RIDGE & GIRARD AVENUE, PHIL'A.
91ANCH
1t Baton Rouge and Ray0M Sara.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-12-11

sea-A petition has been signed 70 call
meeting Of the Police Jury at m early
day, for the purpose of approving the
schedule Of taxes Of the parish for the
year 1853, and to authorize the imncdi-
ute collection Of the same.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-12-11

sss-s. A. Douglas, Y. I. Senator from
Illinois, visited last week the city Of
New Orleans, where he was reccivedby
the public authorities On Monday last
he delivered address to a very large au-
dience.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-12-11
State Of Louisiana.

p.s;.h - po;n.a Coco n, a. r,;,..;.. 49,.
! L.
G. ". 4ueHas y sss u1eatoas.- NO As44.
DURSEANT to an order of the 9th District
1 Court to me directed, the undersigned,
Sheriff, will offer for sale IN
Hedaeedo., fhe 1of5 la, nj. Ea,,na.., 1870
= = 800
1as ~ O'CLOCK, 4. NJ on fhe premises, the follow
ing properly. depending on tne insolvency OF =.
w. Mchae, VIZ:
SlAveA.
Chariot, negro man, aged aloelsg65 years.
Jack. aegfoa man aged aboat WI years.
Hamilton, negro man, aged about So years.
Mars, negro man, aged aboltz years.
Avrn, negro mar. aged about u years.
brieete, negro woman, aged about 70 years.
Mary Ann, negro woman, aged about 20 years,
Jen nnu NJ pes ur,, Wo, us.ss sae.; g lin, ae sa aeeus z ~
Mary, negro womah,, aged about SO years.
Mathilde, negro woman, aged aboat Is years, and
her v chi1dren, Ali, boy, aged about 7 years.
Sally, girl s4xed about 10 years.
Prosper, negr0sbDy, aged about 10 years.
Ayeline, negro woman, aged about 81 years. :
Perret, negro woman, aged about so years.
Drienne, negro Woniauly aged aboats50 years.
Rachel, negro woman, aged about % years.
Henry, mulatto man, aged about s. years.
Mltcher, negro man, aged abou. IS years.
Bill, negro man, aged about 35 years. y
a T.a--
4 tract If larfI front;ne IN tho M;ss;ss;rn; rio.
or. in the Parish If PainfeC ounae Erovvn a. tho
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-12-11
For Associate Justice.

We arc authorized to announce L. B.
PHILLIPS, of West Feliciana, as u can
didate for Associate Justice of the Su-
premc Court, subject to the decision of
the Democratic Convention.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-12-11

tH-Our Police Jury.failed to assembte
last Monday, from the indiemcncy Of the.
weather, The next meeting will be on
the first Monday Of March next, unless
otherwise uphvokcd, @
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-12-11

"EAs- lrE Ew~@NtH@a 4IME4Ef GsE& - 5 E-Ft
s6s~By reference TO our advertising
coiums our readers VIII see ANNOUNCED
for sale the sugar. plantation Of A. Z.
Mahoudeau.. Being, well acquainted with
the property, we hesitate no. To say
ithat It ii d Of the best sugar planta-
tions IN this parish. The soil is new
and very productive; lying on the Mis-
sissippi River, and yet tile owner has
noalevees to make Or repair. The ne
groes arc creole, raised in this climate.
The crops made during tho past years
bya man who had bnt a limited knowl-
cdgcsof planting, testifies to The truth
uf the above remarks.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-12-11

nay We are requested to give notice
that all letters and documents for the
Sheriff Of this Parish, should be address
ed to him at False River P. O. La, as a
matter Of convenience to him, as this
p. o. is situated at the scat of Justice.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-12-11
NOTICE.

All communications intended for the
"PoIsTE Course D~EaocRar," should be
addressed to False River Post Office
Persons writing to us will please make
q note of this. aars "a
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-12-11

MARRIAaE OF kINDRED.-A bill wasa
few days ago passed by the House otf
Representatives of tie Georgia Legisla-
ture, bya vote Of 56 to 50, prohibiting
tho internarriagc of first cousins, under
q severe penalty, and emitting off the in
fheritance Of issue. Tile preamble to tie
bill asserts that many determinations Of
mind and body arc Of conssenita origin,
from the practice Of near Kindred inter
marrying with each other.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-12-11

ss-As we predicted some time ago,
the charge brought against our Senator,
Gen. SHINES, while lie was absent from
the State, of illegally retaining money
belonging to the State, turns out 70 bc
utterly groundless. sa
Tho communication from j !. B. Kirk,
Esq, which We published last week, az
.fordss a complete ~vildieation Of Gen.
SHINES, and shows that hewhole busi-
ness, SO far as he was concerned, was
entirely Of aprivatc nature between him
self and Mfr. Kirk; and il also proves
satisfactorily that MI. Kirk himself has
acted fairly and Honorably Ii the mat
ter, and has paid over to The State oil
the money received BY him, retaining
nothing 10 compchsatelhi him for the work
he actually performed.
Thus falls to the ground one Of the
charges against Senator SHINES, about
which 80 much noise has been made,
and ont Of which W much capital was
expected to be realized by those who
seeking to destroy his influence and
usefulness But he is too troublesome,
ton energetic and uncompromising in
Iulfcting cut abuses, to be allowed to
ssea,e, and sonethins else will be
rumpeI mp bythosewho are 50 anxious
o get him ont ofrtlae way, with which to-
On theis crusade ,ss.lrst him.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-12-11

sTIThe Supreme Court met on Mon
day last-present, Chief Justice Merrick,,
Associate Justices Buchanan, Cole and
Land. Three decisions were read.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-12-11
l.. T. MADDUX,
Coach Maker and Repairer,
Rounu Sara. In.

HEEPs always on hand q full az 1n
N s~ortlnent Of New Bugsiss a~ndt&
Barouches, u every Variety ofX2-2-
Harness, which he will sell as low as can DC
elsewhere. AIso-ali kinds Of Repairing
done at the shortest notice, and on the most rea-
terms. s8.sk n2I.lys
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-12-11

E%M&& LNAN 4EMG E. E&& 1@&# #A
The SUrREnE CoURr.- There was a
very large attendance Of fnemberso Of the
bar ID the Supreme Court this morning,
says the Delta Of Tuesday, to fx and try
cases, but there was no quorum f Judges,
and the Court. adjourned tilHto-morrow,
without the transaction Of any business.
Judges VOORHEES, and Buchanan remain
unwell, and Judge Land. the newly
elected member, has gone into the coun-
try for his family. There remain, IN con
sequenee,sbn two judges, and the law
requires the presence Of three. As there.
r q three hundred cases in the Court
to be decided, this state Of affairs is *
eeedingly unfortunate, and creates .
great deal Of dissatisfaction. s.s.s..
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-12-11
The State Of Louisiana.

Parish Of Pointe Coapee-.Ninth district Court.
Hcrminie Pourcieau Us. Gus. Major. her husbu..
No. 2193.
iTyTIlS case was this day taken up for trial pnr-
i suantto assignment. BY reason of the law
aud the evidence being in favor Of plaintiff and
against defendant is ordered, adjuslged and
tiecreef that plaintiff be ascpcrated in property
from her husband, the defendant; that the CON.
munity existing between them be dissolved, and
that said plaintiff be authorized to administer her
estate as a femme sole. Further ordered that she
have a Judgment against her said husband for fhs
sum OF one hundred and forty-fonr dollars ana
~sixty-six cents. with five per cent interest from ~
dicial demand. and that her legal mortgage iot
the payment of the same, on all the pfeperty 0,
her said husband. he recognized ana eniofeed' ana
that he pay costs of this slit . l., ~,
JUDGE 7th District. presiding in 9th District.
4 true COW. A. BoNDY, Clerk. move. sod.
EE L
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-12-11

GId ~ kEal a.
1as-We have the pleasure to announce
the names Of two other candidates for
the Supreme Courts Hon. U. B. Phillips
and Hon. Cyrus RisatftiifHi, both Of West
Feliciana.
The first has been q successful prac-
sticingg lawyerin that parish for many
years, and in the State Legislature,
where from his familiar acquaintance
withthc Legislation Of tie State he was
the Chairman Of the Judiciary Commit
tee. He was afterwards appointed to
revise oar statute laws, which are now
the adopted revised statutes Of the State.
Hc5is q nan possessing 4 clear mind,
and is an assiduous and laborious law
yer.
The other, Judge Ratlif, is also well
known to US; although the least favored
by an carly education, he is q man Of
strong native intellect, clear and dis
terminating Judgment, independence Of
character, and possessing q high sense
Of justice. By his perseverance. indust-
ry and natural talent, he has raised him
self to the honorable position he now
occupies; he is. in every of the
word, a selfmade mar.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-12-11
RU N A w A Y !.

6O0 REWARD will be given by the UNDER
@CU signed to any person who will deliver
to him LOUISA, a runaway slave, mulatress.
aged about sixteen years. Said woman is Of me-
dunn size; her front teeth much decayed; speaks
both languages, and has been runaway for more
than four months. ALEXANDER LARRY
pointe Coupee, December i. '5S.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-12-11
NOTICE

TsHE contract for the construction of u Levee
/ upon lots 4 and ), in Township 8 s., Range
I f., Belonging to the parish Of Pointe Coupee,
will be sold to the lowest bidder on
Thursday, December 80, 1858,
at II o'clock 4. M, at CypresHPoint, Atehafataya.
Ii. j. RICHARDS,
d. N. D1cKEY,
J. T. Brooks, Comni'rs.
s i, m G. g. PIcKErr,
nj A.W. BALLARD. (dlI)
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-12-11

MAS COMATTTED TO JAIL a Negro Man,
w who says his name is HENRY, and belongs
to- Dr., James Allgood, q Trader in New Orleans.
Said slave says he was coming from Missouri, and
ran of from the said Allgood whilst on his way
the river. Said Henry is of black color
wears mastachoes-strong built, and is near six
feet in height-aged about 80 years.
The owner is requested to come forward prove
properly, pay charges and take him out Of fail.
MARCELN AGUHaLARD, Jailor.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-12-11

bayou Crosse Tete. Nov. 18th, 1853.
. ECEIYED from Paul Prosper the sum OF ten
II dollars, being for an OK that I allowed him
to kill, marked w. AUGUsTEJ. PETRE.
Es ---- ~ ss
Bayou Crosse tTcte. Nov. 18th, 1858.
Received. from, Paul Prosper the sum of eight
dollars. for an OK that l allowed him to kill,
marked I. Q. .ld4) AUGTsTE ]. PETRE.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-12-11

GRAUGNARD & co.
lust now receive a large supply of all kinds. OF
j GOODS. Please give them q call. 44tf
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Ninth District Court-Parish of Pointe Coupe
MMe Natter Of the Succession Of -idraham 4iJord
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Masables payable Oh the LIST Of March, l&5a.
Land and slaves, on a credit payable respectively
Oh the LIST of March 1860. 1861 and 1862. FUR
chasers to give their notes. with personal security
in solido, bearing interest ut the rate Of 8 PER
cent per annum after maturity, until paid. and
mortgage reserved an the property sold until H.
payment of the notes. os5
SEVERN PORCHE, Sheriff
Pointc Coupec, Nov. Is, 1855. I4-tds
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sand seven hundred and twenty-five dollars
and forty-fve cents for detail of which,
see schedule marked B.
The amount of taxes assessed for the year
1856, and applicable to the above liabilities,
was twenty three thousand one hundred and
sixty-seven dollars and ninety-five cents. To
this sum might be added as assets, the delin-
quent taxes amounting on the first day of Jan.
uary, 1857, to the sum of eight thousand one
hundred and seventy nine dollars and forty
five cents.
The delinquent taxes of the different coun-
ties amount, in aggregate up to this date, to
the sum of fifteen thousand two hundred and
ninety dollars and fifty seven cents; for de-
tail of which, see schedule marked G.
Twenty-Five counties, to wit Ramsey,
Hennepin, Washington, Winona, Dakota,
Rice, Olmsted, Fillmore, Houston, Chisa-
go, Dodge, Anoka, Sherburne, Steele,
Pine, Morrison, Wabashaw, Wright, Car
yer, Blue Earth, Benton, Sibley, Free
born, Mcleod, and Meeker, have made re-
turns to this office Of the taxable property of
their respective counties, as required by
law.
The taxable property of the above coun-
ties, Tor the year 1857, amounts in aggregate
to $39, ,96S,264 73, showing an increase over
the preceding year, of $16,626,56O 7S.
All of which is most respectfully submit
ted. julius GEoRGI,
Territorial Auditor
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fNo delinquency.
Commencement of the Fourth Attempt
to Launch the Leviathan.


More than week has elapsed since the
last efforts were made to move this vessel.
AS our readers may remember, the efforts
were discontinued in consequence of the
great difficulty experienced in obtaining any
thing like secure hold-fast for the river moor
ings. Partly owing to the immense strain,
and partly because of the peculiarly dense
nature of the river bed, which prevented the
anchors from penetrating more than foot or
so in depth, it was quite impossible to make
any effective use of this river tackle, which,
at the present stage of the launch, has be-
come absolutely necessary to its further pro-
gress. In order, therefore, that proper
hold may be obtained, regular series of
large piles has been driven on the opposite
side Of the river. What chains will stand
now that the anchors are secured, and cannot
move an inch 1t was expected that all the
arrangements would be compiled yesterday in
time to make another effort to move the YES
sci early in the morning. Unfortunately, it
was impossible to complete the details of the
preparations till nearly dark yesterday, when
brief attempt was made, more, as it was as
serted, for the purpose Of trying the tackle
than with any serious intention of commence
ing operations at so late an hour. Be this
as it may, however, a tremendous pressure
and strain was kept up upon both the fore
and aft cradles for about ten minutes without
making the smallest impression upon the in
ert monster though the force applied eventu-
ally became so great as to drive the feed pipe
out of one of the hydraulic rams and snap
river mooring chain of q inches These mis-
haps being about equivalent to days work,
the pressure was then taken off again, leav-
ing the launching apparatus iminus the ser
vices of the ram and chain. Both these,
however, can easily be repaired and ready
for work this day, when it is positively as
serted that the launching is to re-commenoe
for the fourth and last time.-Loadon Times
Dee. l6.
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$21,746 20


Amount paid out General Fund. $S,737 q
Legislative Fund. 5000 90
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IRON ToEs.-A man who can endure to
have his corns mashed without grumb,ing, is
undoubtedly possessed of a heavenly disposi-
ton. One Of these true Christians being once
at political meeting, he said in pleasant
manner to big burly fellow who was stand
ing upon his toes;
"My dear sir are you not miller?"
"No sir ; why do you ask 2"
"Why, sir, the fact is, thought you we're
miller, and a very honest one too, because
you have been grinding my corn this half
hour without taking toll"