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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-12-28
Notice to Claimants.

VHE following described property was
seized by OH Of the Customs for yio,ton Of the
Revenue Laws Of the u viz:
A. Montpelier. Oct. 10. 1866 | horse l harness
Wagon, IA "a Ions whiskey, gallons brandy.
Any person persons claim M the above described
property are here1y notified appear within twenty
day from the date heief ami dle with the Collector Of
Customs for the District Of Vermont claim, stating
his or their Interest 10 the property seized also
execu bond 20 the q. conditioned that in ease
tn condemnation Of the property seized the obigots
viii all the costs and Of the proceedings
obtain eond nna0n otherwise shall proceed to sdver
tse and sel aid property according av in such
made aud provided. GEO J SrANNA2O.
Collector Of Customs
CUSTOM HOUSE, District Of Vermont
Collectors }lii,e. Burlington, Dec II 1866 3g4l
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-12-28

ALLcooK's POROUS P1ASrERS.

ALLCOCKS POROUS PLASrERS.
LANE BACK
New York, Nov. %, 1850
o. Att00cE SCo5entlemen; Ihae lately suffered sstorey
from weakness iu my back. Having heard your pla.crs
1msuai r cases Of Iris Kind, procured one, aud
e result an could desire si1gle plaster cared me in
a week. You're specially
j. o.. BaiGGS Proprietor ofthe Bnndreth Rouse.
CURE or CglCE IN rHE BACK, AND LuMBAGo. q
Lyons, Y.,Juy Z, lsdl.
Messrs. Altc0oE Co.; Please dollars worth Il
your plaster They have crIok iu my back
which troubled dme, and father going
to try Oh, IA Tor daaoulty abouthis heart.
l. \. SHERWOOD.
Dr. No Broadway, New York informs Us he sold
on Monday 9li. pftscrs young SUE
rns severely from l4mhago. On rhurday she called 10 gt
two trsad th-u Stated how she had pur
chased Monday had relieved her Immediately putns
cuEfu TWO pArs most distressing
10 her back and Joins
sold hy all Druggists. Dec daw In
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-12-28

In accordance with the provisions Of the shove act Of
the Leg latue Of the State Of Vermont the Bank Of
Waietbug, at waterbury VT here gives notice that
ir charer terminated September 1t 1865 III the
standing bills of said bank will be redeemed at the Wa
uebury National Bank, In Waterbury and aisO at the
National Bank u Redemption, ia Boston, until the LIST
day Of January. 1888.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-12-28

i,YoNs EXTRACT or PuAG JAMAICA GNsKR -for Indigestion
Nana, Heartburn, Sick Headache, Cholera Morbus Fat
a., where warming stimuant is required. It's care
u prepare ion aud entire purity makes cheap and relia
pic are or s"inary Sold everywhere, at 90 cts
per poe ASH los LToS's" Pure Extract Take 20 other
shAfo'A SPRING WATER sold by all Druggists
l0ily
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-12-28

THE HEAD OLA COMET,
according Milton rendered tentod terrible by
"Hmud Han"
and there thousands Of fiery human heads which might be
rendered charming by simply changing their tlt mellow
brown, perfectly natural bacs with
CkISTADOkO'S HAIk DYE.
ridiculous carry society grey sandy carroy
adj whennye minutes would render attractive Nature
could have made n her mood Manufactured BY d.
CKtSrADORO Aston House, New York Sold by an drug
gists, Applied by all nair nressers. Dec. daw I'm
Sir James Clarke. Female Pills
This wcll-known medicine is imposition bot and
remedy for Female difficulties, distractions from any
whatever and although powerful remedy they
nothing hurtful to the constitution.
full pa toular obtain, free agent pamphlet or
refer to advertisement.
NIB 81 and postage stamps enclosed to any authorized
will insure bottle containing pills By return
mail Dec. 4dAv In
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-12-28
Montpelier, December 20, 1866.

In pursuance Of tho provisions Of the act above rect
ed the Norihdeld Bank gives notice that is charter
terminated Jaly 1871, rs g. that he outstanding bills will
he redeemed until January lst 1865 Its former place
Of business 10 Norhhed, VI.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-12-28
ER- IN. A NnI

The Fmitland Estate an the railroad from New
prs 10 Philadelphia 10 open for settlement. The
sulubdous climate choice garden s1 and pure water.
invite ali whl seek health or profitable employment
Farms at So per and upward. eligible town lots
aud large water mowers for easy Persons
desiring to purchase si take karitan and Della vare
hCHELL or j. SIMPSON AFRICA, Frutland Z. o.,
Burlington Co., New Jersey.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-12-28
Mate OF VERMONT. RANDOLPH DISTRICT, SIS
In proests coan held a Breqsaed within md for said

In Probate Court held Broosheh githIn and for sAd
~ District, on The 2ih day otDscsm1er, A. %. 1906:
An Instrument purpor be the last will
Of Simon Cotton late q Bropshed in said District deceased
being presented Court nv Georgs n Crane. he
named, ProhateG arlosd b. said
Cssr PERSONS therein appear
II said Cuurt holden PROBATE Oce
said Bnokhed The tn dav Of January, lo7 and show
N they have, against the Probate said W
for which purpose. further drdersi thsta copy
ord n i. nr be puh hei three succsssvey
Watchman state Journal printed Montpelier
previous To said time appointed for hearing.
true copy ofrecord.-Attest, j. X. CLEAVELAND.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-12-28

For fiu information address fYUEs K IuNns Hain
monitor, New jersey All iep'"ausvered
VA ANT DAN AHENr-One chance
w in each town worthythe attention Of an active
business man, 20 take The ~ usy agency ~ the sale
OF Bn, nsrRBgrs RunBgH AoutDfNt ANb WEATHER.
STRIPS applied 90 the Sides bottom top, and centre "
doors and Window OF ov'n description The sale VI
the article Is beyond ANYTHING ever offered bfore to an
agent, and o. which from $50 'o S2j Ter dsy can BE
made ANY person rishug. 80 DE ter heir occupation
should send an Agents Circular The Grst who ep
ply secure bargain Ierps ior moulding. cash.
81 wasbins,} stree, Boston, Mass,
DLUSHING.--F tbe cause and cure "
ID this painful emotion reM NE AVNuAL op PHaE.
NoLooY, for 1867 20 cents. FOWLER WELLS.
Y
1000 AGENTS WANTED The best
chance yet work Of Hisbtea value and National
Interest Phc only work " ur Navy yet DO The field.
Agents. find no competition ln Press,
e "A 43 E2 "A % " "
and our NAVAL COMMANDERS. by Hon Y. Head
les ne distingusAed Authot and Historian Sod only
by Agents Addrcss u BUNEA g. co Publishers
6bi Broodsay, n. Y or PlaAN CO., % School
Street Boston.
ADNEFS9rISEFSS
C. A 4 Il L L h.
Non,sly journal devo4l 20 the interest, Of Adysf
tsprs Pric. 81 per yeariin ,v4nce Address,
GEO z. ROWELL q % Publishers Boston, Mass
ITHE Amusing Histoy of the Greatest Ras-
l cal in New York is beg in tne January nun Der
I OF 30 YAekBE No1IoNs Nih A. comic cuts. Nos
ready rric8 IS cents SOB by III newsmen
MED! WANTED 4!
gents everywhere fr the ltt One Dollar Pawubroker
Sue Of unrede emcd goods nN0ston Seud fr circulars
MOOJ x CO.. Box 39jl Boston.
~ y - - nlPfR DAY-Agents
~ - . . OlWautcd Nse aud emae,
10 N-, lasht Pleasant Permanent, and honorable
business For particulars lcail ON VI address A. ID.
/ BOWMAN 81 CO., 10 Mass ST. n. Y
4 RE YOU BASHFtLs-Read the ANNU-
I "A Al or PHeREOlooY fl ls67 and learn how 10
overcome it First part, 20 en's. FOWLERSWk
y
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-12-28

DErER LYFORDs ESTATE - The auhscrlbcrs, having
been appointed by the Honorable Probate Court for
the District Of Washington. 10 receve
examine aud adjust ~ claims demands d all persons
against the estate u Peter Lyford late u Cabot In
said District dreease represented nont and the term Of
six the lQ day Of being allowed by
said decreased, exhibit and
prove their respective claims before Give notice. that
will the duties appointment the dwelling
house nj che Widow Mary Lyord ia CABOT in sail District
the "a Tuesdays Of January and O'Clock
10 the forenoon, each Of said DAYS
4. Z. PPu6TrNNA1M, commissioners
Cabot, Dec. 18th. A. D. 1876. 40i4l
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-12-28
WILCOX CALORIC ENGINE co.

ll2 IA Douauoe 81 Providence, r. |.
Manufacturers Of eaoric Engines Of various sz Re-
cent Improvements upon these engines have freed them
from the difficulties which have heretofore existed Ia mo-
to OF this class They perfectly reliable for all
purposes where limted power is required consuming
smau amount Of fael entirely safe and eau be OPP
Grated by persons npt skilled in mechanics
STEpHFN WILCOX Jr Agent
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-12-28
iVINN PATRNT H7lR 0RIMPERS.

FoR CRMPIve AND WAvtSo LADR5 HAIa. No
HEAT REQuutsD II USING THBa ASK your Storekeep-
for them II be docs not keep them, write 70 the
NJ .nuf.cturer, (. WINS, SIKH St. Columbia Az,
phladelnha.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-12-28
Aeaal a1utiffs. .
AN 40 { RELArINd no TIE RIDE,

AN AC RELATING 10 TIE REDEMPTION OF
BANK NOTES.
u IS hereby eacfed By ne General assembly Of The
State IF Vermont
SIC Ahet the expiration Of the ohaT,er Of any bank
chartered BY this State after the termination Of The
existence Of any such bank agreeaby the laws Of this
state such bank may notice 90 be published ia all
he weekly newspapers o. the county where such bank
located for ul year setting forth that said bank
viii redeem its outstanding bA the day o. the exprs-
ton Of It's charter the date Of the termination Of its
existence and copy Of this act. And uon due publ
cation of such notice. neither such bank its officers
shall be liable 10 any action for the non-redsmpfon VI
any \ its outstanding bills unless the shall have
been duly presented and paymen. thereof demanded
within the year Aforesaid, at the banking house Of said
bank
SIC After the expiration Of the charter or after
the termination Of the existencs Of any bank
Aforesaid such bank shall be subject to the
section Of chapter eighty nne Of the Genersl Statutes
Sac This act shall take effect from its passage.
Approved, November 10 1856.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-12-28
Nrm aOoc .tisrmrn
VEGETABLE PULMONARY BALsAm,

approved and used by our oldest aud celebrated
PhysciaE fof forty wears past Get tne genuine
REED, CUTLER CO. Druggists. Boston. Pro-
pri tors Al66
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-12-28

In pursuance OF the provisions Of the above recit
ed, the Nermout Bank Of Montpelier. W gives notice,
thAt its charter terminated September 18th 1861 that
is outstanding bills will be redeemed until January LIST,
1868 at its place Of business in the OF the First
National Bank " Montpelier.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-12-28
4 0MINIsrRAroRIs sALE--

II
BY authority II 'hc Ptobae Clut will sell al public
aurn0n, Jan no. 1851 two hts of lind ON v 50 acres
and the other Of 40 acres, situated ia Eas Cablt he
same heina part Of The estate If the late Liberty H.
Hooker The so lot Ia well timbe,ed and watered
and suitable for valuable farm The 10 acre l,t is
good sugar place, With 300 and su gar house
&c. &c AMOS o. HOOKER Admir-
Cabot. Dec. Is 1866. 4042
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-12-28
GR FOR IS GENTS. The hest terms


vi o. warniu5 nd instruction for young men also.
Diseases and Abuses which pHmAtuvelY PROSTATE the
vital powers, wi sure OF relief Sent Free II
Charge. in sealed letter envelopes Address DR. j..
SIX Lin HOUGHTON, aovaid Asloci.u n, Plila-
ilhia Pa
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-12-28


Consum ption. Cholera Morb
Bronchitis Dysentery
CAtarrh Dinrrhmi Of 'fints.
Asthma Sick Headache.
Diseases o the Heart. t. essrve the Hair
Dyspepsia To Cure Burns
Liver Co n plants To Cure Bruses.
Chronic Dia-rhma The I seth from infancy tc
pi es
Kidney Complaints. Gotre. Sweed Neck
Female Com plants, - Vius' ID ,noe
Rheumatsm How to have Good Lungs.
Neuralgia Rules TO Continue Health 4
Salt Rheum, Life 20 a Hundred Years
All Ska Diseases. Causes Of Premature Deaths.
Diithers Cure Of Cod.
Group Hair Dye.
searle, Fever Cologne Water
Measles Tooth Powder
Eryspeas Cancers.
Wh0o Ding Cough. Worms
Typhoid Fever. Sores on the Legs OF any
Cholera. where
Address
DIR. s S. FITCH,
No 81 fremont Street Boston, Mass.
Oct 8 dot s3m
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-12-28

M ANrED lMMEOIATELY.-A this
w Office, small quantity Of blue-mixed, fine
allr kInn VIM rnala u fine lnI
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-12-28

UH Ut UoIUIt JEIl TO I7Vs'
The Concert will positively take place and, notwi,h-
standing the unsyoda e DELAYS which have occurred,
every thing will be c0nsummAtedhonorably aud impartial
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-05-12

A NEGRO JuRY tn GEoRGIA:-In The
Freedmen's court in Augusta, GeoFgis,
two reverend negroes sworc 50 Justify
against each other, the Judge had - i'm
pannel the first negro Jury Is decide
1t was an action Of debt. Rev. Pstsr
johnson vs.. Rev. Richard Golfer. fne
plaintiff demanded twenty-six dollars
for board. The defendant fled 40 offset
of ninety dollars for hkor. u their
sworn statements they differed widely-so
much "a to confnse the ja1gA wbeegsn-
orally is not at . loss to decide. They
both being preachers and members Of the
same church, and entertaining, ashe ss1d
he did, an exalted opinion Of persona g
cupying their positions. and fearing b
would be compelled to doubt one. # not
both of them, if he heard The seasse, Be
summoned three colored .men-men
of good standing in the chnrch-Jaeab'
Ross, Frank Beall and Toby Labor-Nw
after hearing the case, gave th.-f OPT
MON that the defendant was indebteds 70
to the plaintiff in the sum of six sdolbars.
This is the verdict rendered BY ! negro
jury in Georgia. ID abek
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-05-12
SENs1BIE NEGROES IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

SENSIBLE NEGROES IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
The following from the Countryman
should be read by all negroes, as it con-
tains more philosophy than a score OF
Freedmep's bureau addresses
We have established a shop at Turn
void, where we are prepaid to do all
name of wood and iron work, Wagon
making and repairing included. We
have not turned fools because we are
free but know we have to work for q
living. and are determined to do it. We
mean to be sober, industrious, honest,
and respectful to white folks, and we de-
pend on them to give us work.
WILLIAM & JIM.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-05-12
w- The heavy storm Of "Wednesday

re- The heavy storm OF wednesday
morning, together with the heavy swell
upon the river, threatened to tear away
the new levce at the railroad depot, which
had for some days exhibited considerable
weakness. About niue o'clock tina
morning, there was a hurrying to and ITO
of "culled y gentlemen, variously armed
with shovels, spades, axes, ETC., IN the VI
entity Of the danger, while the rapid
charging up and down Of levee lnspec-
tors and their assistants, for a while Gre
ated the impression that something must
be done at once and they going to 90 it
and they did it. At one o'clock the levee
was pronounced safe-the danger was
over, and the inspectors, with their assist
ants. and the "cullud fraternity" retired
to their homes, vastly im~pregnated with
the Importance of their operations, all of
which could have been done on a dry
and pleasant day, as on aday OF mud,
wind and rain.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-05-12

SERVED H1M R1cHr.-A suspicious look.
ing character, named HARRY HYAMs, was
brought before the commissioners of cleo
ton on Monday last, charged with being
a candidate for Justice of the Peace
The commissioners, after hearing the ties
timony of no less than twenty-seven wit
nesses, declared the prisoner guilty, and
sentenced him to serve the people Of the
9Th ward Of the parish for two years as
fitting punishment for his audacious as
piration.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-05-12

An 1rrn FOR THE CRrDu1oue 1 7'Ife
Memphis Tenn, Bulletin has > storyO
the effect that the body Of . man was
was found lately ID Memphis il such :
condition as to leave no doubt that be
had been murdered. The police, finding
10 clew, determined on trying tphotogra-
ply, and accordingly on tie day Of the
murder, with the aid of = micapcope.
images left on the retina of the eye OF
the dead were transferred 10 paper, and
curious facts developed. 4 pistol, TIE
hand, and part Of The man Who commit
ed the crime are perfectly delipesteA
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-05-12

The NEGRO BEFORE THE WH1rE MAN,
Not less than four hundred widows in
this city are applicants for aid from The
Bangor Fuel Society. Bangor has a pop.
ulation of less than 1900, and is large.
~ In favor of the national nigger board.
ing house, and goes in considerably in
contributing moral pocket handkerchief
to the gorillas of equatorial Africa, but
has no time left, after getting through
with such philanthropic labors to attend
to their wi freezing aud starving white
widows.-Bangor Wing.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-05-12

LOUISIANA "SoLplERs' HONE We
have been informed by one Of the most
efficient and active members Of the legis-
latiye committee appointed to carry out
the act founding a soldiers home for this
State, that the lake hotel at Vaudeville,
has been leased and is now undergoing
repairs and improvements for the purpose
of being made a comfortable refuge for
the manned and .debilitated, but brave
and deserving veterans from Louisiana,
who perilled life and limb, and sacrificed
health and fortune at the call of their be-
loved State. The directors will accept
contributions to increase the limited sum
granted by the legislature: for this noble
charity, and in a day or two an advertise
ment will denote the places at which
such contributions may be deposited
Crescent,
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-05-12

n- The election excitement having
subsidized, Baton Rouge is as dull as an
old Barlow knife or a defeated candi-
dates pocket book. No treating no
shining around the corners after voters,
no more interest in ones welfare and
the condition Of his offspring, no
cotton, no business. A cold, dignifed
silence prevails, unbroken by a sound,
unsullied by eve a "quip" from friend
loccl. We marvel much at this state Of
affairs, particularly in q little city which
once boosted so proudly of the gaiety of
it's people. San Michael, we are pleased
to say, is as lively as ever. We can
beat the State for hog fights, mule races,
lager drinking and niger babies. We
cordially solicit a call for conviction.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-05-12

MA We were informed yesterday that
the State levee at Point Manor, the up.
per end of our parish, was in a dagerous
condition, and that unless something was
done Immediately, in all probability a
crevass would occur. It is impossible for
the Board of Levee Commissioners to be
everywhere at the same time, nor have
they unlimited command of men and
means to watch and protect all levees.--
Work still progresses upon the Morganza
levee and every effort is being made tc
preserve it, but from what we have heard
of it's condition, vi sadly fear the storm
of Tuesday night and Wednesday morn.
ing will Illustrate all efforts to maintain
it.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-05-12

REFUSING TO BURY THEIR Own DEAD
The Freedmen's Bureau for the district
of West Tennessee has given notice to
the city authorities of Memphis that the
Bureau would no longer relieve the city
from the responsibility Of burying its
own colored paupers. The unfortunate
negro who is old and infrm now realizes
the meaning of the Presidents words,
=" the colored people will soon find out
who are their real friends"
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-05-12

neL The last number of the BeruiMe
South calls attention to the dangerous
condition of the bridge across Bayou
Bourbeux, and demands its immediate re-
pair. It was our fortune to pass over
that bridge a few days ago, and can
vouch for the truth of our cotemporary's
remarks. It is a crying shame that the
large and wealthy parish of Iberville
should allow such a splendid man-trap to
exist within its jurisdiction. If it is not
put in proper order forthwith, rendering
it secure for man and beast, we hope the
road inspector for that district, may be
compelled to swear at it until thoroughly
convinced of the justice and equity OF
the Civil Rights Bill and that Ben Butler
is an honest man.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-05-12

ELECTION 1rEMs.-In I~berville, Allen
Jum& has been elected Sheriff, and Mar.
%rioneaux, Clerk of Court. In East Fell
ciana, Norwood was elected Sheriff,
Knox, Clerk Of Court, and Morgan, Re.
corder. In New Orleans, Harry Hays
was elected Sheriff, Delery, Coroner, Lu
genburg, District Attorney, Clerk First
District Court, N Trepagnier +; I'd, P. R
Rourke /; 3D. D. c. Byerly /; 4th R. G
Bond ; 5th Louis Power +; 9th, William
Woelper.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-05-12
A GREAT IMPROVEMENT.

To the Southern people along the
Mississippi valley, impoverished as they
are, all enterprises tending to reduce
prices must meet with just and proper
encouragement. For sometime after the
war ended, freights were SO high upon
the river as to materially advance the
cost of all articles from the West,
whether for use or consumption. These
advances in freights all fell upon the last
purchaser, and was just so much addiss
tional burden upon his shoulders, already
heavy enough by the increased demand OF
labor and the great scarcity OF every
thing requised for cropping. From the
West, hereafter, will most OF our sup
plies be drawn, and it is to her interest
as well as ours, that those supplies shall,
be furnished as cheap IS possible. For
some time past, we have noticed heavi-
" laden barges passing down the river,
in tow of powerful steamers, all destined
for the great emporium of the Southwest
New Orleans. Many we're the rumors
rife at this change in transportation and
the probability Of its being a paying in
vestment. 1t is almost needless to add
that these barges were loaded with such
nr0dnce or articles as constituted the
production of one section Of the country,
and the demands of the other.
From St. Louis papers we learn that an
organization has been effected in that city,
entitled the Mississippi Valley Trans
portation Company" for the purpose of
transporting freights to New Orleans, at
rates which will render it difficult for the
ordinary riser steamers to compete with.
The enterprise having proved successful
beyond anticipation, the company have
purchased a large number of barges, fully
expecting to do the bulk of freight
ing between the two points. This will
effect a complete revolution in the carry
ing trade and reducing prices materially
with US, "a consummatioR most devoutly
to be wished. Hereafter passenger steam.
ers, carrying but little freight, if any, will
be enabled to make quicker trips, thus
proving a great advantage to the travel
ing public.