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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1866-03-07
THE LOCKWOOD STEAMBOAT
CASUALTY.
Additional PARLIAMENTARY Person
Killed and Twenty-Five Injured.
CINCINNATI. Tuesday, March q

CINCINNATI Tuesday, March 6. 1866
A special dispatch to The Commercial gives
some particulars Of the disaster to the steamer Lock
wood.
The explosion tore away the cabin far back the
center Of the boat killing 20 persons instantly and scad
ING and wounding % others.
The boat took fire and burnt until she sunk
The steamer Mepb0m was going down the river al
the time and landed her bow at the stern Of the Lock
wood and saved every person not killed by the ex.
plosion.
Among the killed are the following; James King Of
Staten Island. ~ Y. and Gin Graham. Second En-
gneer of New-York.
Business is almost entirely suspended. Provisions
unsettled. There buyers for City Mess Pork
at s27 H. Lard is offered ut &c., with but small sales
Whiskey il quoted at ~ IS free. Gold. 1921.
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Ncw.York Legislature.

SENATE....ALBASY, March 6, LEGO
The PRESIDENT presented copy OF the pro-
ceedings Of the Chamber Of Commerce Of New ORR
relative to - ~haryes and slips IN New-l oTk
BILLS INTRODUCED.
Nv Mr. iIfNs ,- FOR the suppression Of the trade 10
obscene teI.pI and illustrations.
Also for the Incorporation OF The sans Souei building
By Mr.. H. G. MuRrnY-For an Improvement Of the
lands on and near Wallabout Bay. BROOKLYN. and ioE
constructing basin, docks and streets therein.
By Mr.. THOMAS MrRPlY-I0 discontinue and close
all the part of Niniy ninth, One-h1ndredth ana one
hundredand which lies between tie Third
and Fourth ayes. New-York.
by Mr. LEST-To fix the salaries Of judges Kelly and
Downing at &C. 800.
by Mr. SuTHERLASD-To extend Central avenue in
Westchester County.
BILLS PASSED.
To amend the Charter II Elmira.
To extend the term Of office Of Justice and Clerk VI
the District Court in the Eighth Judicial District 10
New.York
To amend the charter Of the New.York Protestant
Episcopal City Mission Society.
10 incorporate the Association OF exempt iremen
in New. York.
Relative to the interest paid by the Metropolitan
Savings Bank. Ncw.York.
Exemptng the property Of the Father Mathew Ten.
perance Society Of South Brooklyn from taxation.
Amending the charter OF the Queens County Savings
Bank.
Authorizing the New-York Floating Dry Dock Com
pany 10 increase their capital stock.
Authorizing the opening Of Eighth-st South Brook
Ign.
To increase the annual payments on shares Of the
New.York Society Library.
Providing for the completion Of the improvement OF
tho Champlain Canal.
Authorizing towns in Columbia County to aid in the
completion Of the Lebanon Springs Railway.
Nj ANDERSON reported bill to facilitate the con-
struction Of the Whitehall and Pattsburg Railroad.
Mr. PITTS from the Committee on Privileges and
Elections made q report ON the Lyons Williams
contested seat case OF Erie County concluding with a
resolution that William Williams was duly elected a
member OF the Assembly by majority OF the votes
cast, and IL entitled to the seat now held by him.
Mr.. PITTS moved to make tho report and resolution
the special order for Wednesday evening. Agreed TO-
Recess,
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ASSEMBLY.

The SPEAKER presented the annual report OF
the State Engineer on the Railroads. Also, a commu
nicaton from the New.York Chamber Of Commerce
relative to wharyes and piers In New.York.
BILL PASSED.
To acquire title to certain lands for the purposes OF
the Sing Sing Prison.
TO incorporate the Excelsior Trust Company OF
Brooklyn.
To Incorporate the Brooklyn Ladies' College.
To amend the charter of the Citizens Savings Bank,
New.York.
To alter the Commissioners map Of Brooklyn.
For the relief of Gen. Ward Il. Burnett; lost by a
vote Of IS to 80 and then reconsdered and laid on the
table.
To facilitate the construction Of the Southern Central
Railroad
Mr. STAMFORD Rep) moved the following resolu.
tons which were referred to the Select Committee OF
Five, without debate:
Re,ed That indorse the Presidents Of the Freed
meE's Bureau bill.
Re,oed That IN favor Of admitting al loyal repre-
senatives into Congress who shall be legally and constitution
ally elected.
Adjourned.
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IOUIsIANA.
Firemen's Ceiebration-Arrest Of band
Of Music for Playing Rebel Airs-Burn-
ing Of n Cotton stenmer-One Life Lost
--I7ariue Hem.
etc, continue.
Nrw.OpLFAys. Monday, \

NEw.ORLEAss, Monday, March s 1866.
The firemen's demonstration III this city yes
erday was one of the finest that ever took place Inc
engines were beautifully and tastefuy decorated, ana
the fremen presented very manly appearance The
demonstration passed off very pleasantly with the ex'
ception OF the temporary arrest by the military author'
ties Of the band of music accompanying Engine 20.
No. -, for playing the Bonnie Blue Flag, Dixie
and other Southern airs.
The steamer Mary Helm, from Shreveport for New,
Orleans was was burned on the 2sth ult on the Red
on board was lost.
The schooner Small from Havana for New'Oreans,
put into Cedar Keys, leaking badly, with sails split and
spars carried ayay The vessel was condemned.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1866-03-07
The Iron.Fsunaer's Dinner.

The Board of Iron Founders ate its annual
dinner last evening at the Maison Doree Before sit
ting down the annual meeting was held, and the follow
ing gentlemen elected officers Of the Board for the
year to come:
Pre.ident-wade II. worrsl OF worrall 4 Co; Vice
Pre.dcntW lim Ferguson Empire City Boundary Treas
urerJas q. Bunet Excelsior Iron Works; secreary-G
Is. Bellerwel amersey Foundry. Executive Council
Jas X. Taylor, Marine Iron Works: w Braid kps Bay
Foundry; Chas Perley , Kckiord Iron Works Abraham
Ayers Crystal Palace Foundry; James Binns, Walwonh
Foundry Brooklyn.
vote Of thanks was rendered to the retiring Pres
dent, Mr. Jas r. Taylor. and the assemblage which
numbered about so persons adjourned to the dining
room. Tho dinner was worthy of the gided house,
and the evening spent mainly in conyiyia enjoy
ment. Toasts, however, were given TO the Board OF
Iron Founders the Iron Founders Company the En-.
gncers Association the Press the Cupoa the Blower.
Mr.. Worral the new President responded TO the
first After thanking the gentlemen OF the Board, he
congratulated them upon the success Of their organiza
ton In promoting the general welfare Of the business
They had In the three Of their organized existence
disseminated such knowledge Of the actual cost OF
various articles TO nearly uniform prices He
incidentally mentioned that iron paid OF internal
revenue no less than a., 100000.
Mr.. Taylor. on behalf of the IronfouDders Company.
announced the success OF that Company in obtaining
iron direct from the manufacturer. Ho said that iron
was now frequently brought across the Atlantic, and
sent back by the her return trip in the
shape Of windlass or a sewing machine.
After the toasts songs were sung by Mr.. G. r. Jack
son and Others and the assembly did not separate until
an early hour
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REMEMBERING THE STREETS. Committee
on REMEMBERING the streets Of Brooklyn submitted
their report to the Common Council Monday evening.
from which appears that 80 miles of prominent streets
have been REMEMBERED lis miles examined and mapped.
1903 buildings found without numbers, sol houses with
duplicate numbers Je9 dwellings skipped IN number
there were ~ blocks with odd and numbers on the
same side Of the streets This being the majority re-
port IL accepted and ordered TO be spread upon the
minutes The minority report Directing to tho expense
incurred In the work Of REMEMBERING and remaining the
streets. was presented some TINE sQOe spd adopted.
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Movements OF Ocean steamers
TO DEPART
sndmhip,
Ra.aensers Arrived.

FROM SAVANNAH-In steamship San Salvador-Mrs. ".
Goss and children Mr. Eliot. Capt Cockman, o. L. Ward
Mrs. w. Cameron VIM. Cameron, jr.. A. Bohne. w. b.
Morse " T. Shepherd. W. NJ Peck, .. DeCamp b. g. biee
low j. o. stger W z. Foster, J. H. Cohem, u. w. Doug
lass Geo. F.. Newhail. " c. White :. j. kennsrd WHY
Hicks H. Cary and siy Capt. Fitzgerald VIM. N. Morvns
Is. T. Be.d CEas. Ripper, Capt, Densn ID. McWilian W.
H. Washpgrn VI. Splene. Jas. Quinl J. T. McKnstry I'd
Schreimer, T. T. Adds Mr.. Shay. w. b. Jackson, Pok
F. r. Holmes T. Conell j. Mcdonald NJ Jennings. VIM.
Kendrck J. LeHardy. NJ sattery j. sullivan. r. Morse
Malon A. Croner lsadore Oser. Jacob Michaes W suse
man. j. Manop r. TohnJ. Williams X. 8 Gutter, +. Doys
Smith Downing and n ia the steerage
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Personal.

Both tho father and mother of Mrs. Gov.
Fenton-Mr. and Mrs. Scudder Of Randolph, Catta-
raugus County-died on Saturday, the Sd inst, the
death of Mrs Scudder following that of her husband
within six hours They had each reached the adj
vanced age of co. and had lived eminently useful and
happy lives commanding the high respect Of all who
knew them and the warm affection of their kindred.
Among the passengers to Savannah from this
mort on Saturday was Mr. A. n. Clark. Editor Of The
Hartford Couraa who is in impaired state OF health
and goes South to recruit his wasted energies.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1866-03-07
MISSOURI.
Payment Of the bonded Debt OF the State
The Hill signed by the Governor.
ST. LOUIs, Monday, March 5, 10

81. LOUIS, MONDAY, March >, Too.
Gov Fletcher has signed the bill which re-
Gently passed the Missouri Legislature providing Tor
the state rs the provisions Of this bill all over due IN
terest is b. funded and incorporated with the princ
pal In new bonds and the payment OF the interest IS 10
be- resumed on the lst OF January ls6s. The bonded
debt Of Missouri including unpaid interest amounts to
$50 OOOC 600 Ii is estimated by the members of the
Committee by whom this bill reported that under
its operation the entire State debt will be liqudated in
20 years
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1866-03-07

BADLY ISJURgD-On Monday night Mr..
William Bropby either fell or was pushed from the front
platform Of car No. 50 Of the South.st line. in South
st. near Market. and the car passing over him. frac
tured his leg very badly and injured the left. The
unfortunate conveyed 10 Bellevue Hospital.
where he lies in q critical condition. lie Is aged
- yesyb 40 reaides ct No. 10 Gosrck-st
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1866-03-07
Evasion Of the Internal Revenue.

LOUISVILLE. Ky, Tuesday, March 6. 1866.
The officers of the Internal Revenue seized
q 900 cigars to-day exposed for sale with counterfeit
stamps, making 10000 seized within the past two
weeks.
Capt J. G.. Harris. late United States Army detect
i've has been arrested for dealing in cigars in fraud Of
the Internal Revenue law.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1866-03-07

BADLY BuRyED.-At o'clock on Monday
morning the clothes OF Elizabeth Miller took fire from
heated stove at her residence, No l63 Willet-st.,
and, before the flames extinguished, she was
burned In terrible manner about the head arms and
body. Medical aid was called in, and her burns
dressed Her condition 10 e0nsidarsd A. quite crit
zeal
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1866-03-07
MARINR DISASTERS.
sinking OF the schooner West Wind
NnfcfH Of the Grew.
RosroS. Tuesday. March

RosToS Tuesday March G, ls66.
The schooner West Wind of Portland, Capt
Harrington sank off Chatham, Cape Cod. to-day. Crew
saved and went on board the schooner Emeline e..
Sawyer. .
SANDY HOOK. Tuesday. March G. 1905
The pilot boat Jane. on her way from New
York picked Up "A schooner in sinking condition in
the lower Bay aud Is towing her back Of the beach.
She was full OF water.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1866-03-07

Horrible Death Of Col. Bowers.

GARRsos's STATION. " Y. Tuesday, March g. ls66.
Col. Bowers, Acknowledgement on Gen.
Grants staff killed instantly by falling between
the ears while attempting get the train. just as
was starting from this station of the Hudson Rive
Railroad this afternoon. Gen Grant has ordered his
remains TO DO sent 10 West Point In care OF Major Hill
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1866-03-07
The State Military Ball as Boston.

BOSTON, IuebUhy, MhfcH o, ItOO.
The grand State military ball, at the Boston
Theater last night was one Of the most brilliant affairs
of the kind that was got up in this city. But its
financial success, in aid OF INDECENT soldiers, proved
considerably less than was hoped for.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1866-03-07
burning Of the Cotton steamer Diamond
The Cotton Insured.

CAIRO, Monday. March s, 1866.
The steamer Diamond, laden with $40 bales
OF cotton was burned at Guy lLanding, on the Tom
bigbee River. on last Thursday. The cotton was in.
sured. The boat valued at $4,000 aud not In
sured
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1866-03-07
Latest Ship News.

ARRIVED.
Steamship San salvador Atkins Savannah March g. ndse.
and pass. 20 Garrison Allen.
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90 TO THOMAS r. AGNEW's Nos. 200

~ and 262 Greenwichs OF Murray. and there yot
viii fnd Teas Coees Fish, Flour and everything else cheaper
than any store in New.York. One price house.
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REMEDY

WIN. X. PRINCE, FLUSHING, N. Y, for
w 30 years proprietor of the Linnssn Nurseries having
discovered POSITIVE REMEDY for Cstarrh and bron-
chitis has Assumed their RADICAL CURE asa SPECIALLY
All pretended hitherto have utter failures EI-
panaory Circular stamp Treatise all Diseaees Is cents
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LUCY RUsHToy's THEATER.

day performance will be given here this
afternoon The "Sprite Of the Silver Shower" is the
equestrian spectacle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-10-31
BOOKS & STATIONERY.
DLANk BOOKS, PAPER
ID AND STATION E /

DLANk BOOKS, PAPER
d AND STATIONERY.
wish it distinctly understood ana remef9 n, Der
ed, that, in addition to my Auction and Com
mission Business (simply an auxiliary append
age have made, and shall continue to make,
additions to my stock of
WRITING PAPERS,
BLANK BOOKS,
ENVELOPES,
AND MISCELLANEO EOUS STATlONERY,
And design making these the leading articles
and prominent feature of my future operations
in business, wholesale and retail, cheap, for
cash only. JOHN II. IAkkOII,
S. w. corner Of King and Water streets,
Alexandria, Va
n BIN addition to the above, wish it
known and remenbgTred1t It that IA have the largest
the South, and am adding to it every few days.
All orders, inclosing cash, will be promptly
attended to, and sent by mail or otherwise, free
Of charge
Liberal discounts made to schools and music
teachers [sep 1-tf] j. II. p.
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GENERAL NEWS.

The Iedne county (Ohio) Enterprise says
.,., fro large boa constructors, the property Of
,,.rart Craven escaped from their keepers,
!, rompaDy with three other snakes, a short
;na since. The boaS have not, at last report,
.s-r CAPTURED An alligator escaped about
- same time, taking possession OF field near
.. hand driving OUT the cattle and sheep in a
,.r, short space OF time Mr.. Craven secured
10 monster by throwing lasso over him, and
!. !. now confined in q small compass by a
.qgv board fence The reptiles were formerly
,rart M Of Dan Rlce's menagerie.
n2nuf ,ctory for making printers type of
-,.apized india,rubber has been started at
D,nop, England. This new kind of type is
III 10 be fully equal in quality and durability
n.As common Tyre the cost being only one
~irl Of the latter. 1t offers the advantage OF
=, weight as compared with metal type, and
., be remOulded when worn. 1t presents
..-.cular advantages for s,ercotyping. The
.?ution is American, and is SAID to be making
.,l progress in Eng land.
Detectives are at work in Boston, tcrreting
3. the particulars Of 4 number Of cases in
:si.h the leather dealers OF that city have de-
..ulcl the Government by making false en-
s,, X i repOrtoa that two Of the persons
.s.catcd have paid forty Thousand aod sixty
,.Q,and dollars, respectively. rather than
AZ their dojngs made public.
The New York Herald indulgcs in spccu-
i'm as 10 Ih@ probable candidates Tor the next
.>Iyucy. The Radical nominee will be, it
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WOOD & COAL.
SEGARS s. TOBACCO.
TIALL AND WINTER MILLINERY.

MRS c. l.. SIMPSON,
No 9, CoLUMBUs ST., BET. KING & PRINCE;
Having just returned from New York and
PhiIadcI phio, is now prepared to offer a stock,
unsurpassed in this or any Of our ncighboTng
cities. 1t comprises Ill the latest novetics in
RIBBONS, BONNIE SILKS, AND
VELVETS, FLOWERS PLUMES
LACES, ORNAMENTS.
STRAW AND FELT BONNETS,
LADIES. MISSES, & CHILDltENS
HATS, FRAMES, SC, &c.
n. B-Straw and Felt Bonncts and Hats al
tered in tie latest styles
~ Ny TERMS ARE CASH '2ssN
Stitching "f"l kinds beautifully and prompt
ly done. oc
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,v,mvaWDgsEA GAZETTE
TnESIS OF ADVERTISING

ra Of eight lines, one dollar for the first insertion,
!"fr.syc cents for each subsequent Liberal
. 'a.,,. ',I. viii! yearly advertisers.
Notices :lld Obituaries exceeding five lines, will
.rseitor ,..-..,,, .,nu,..,u nr ,,o ctar,,-
- - NV. advertisement rates.
",r,nlcaIions must los accompanied by the names OF
49, ,u,i rejected communications cannot be returned
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ALEXANDRIA. October 18th, 1866:

ALEXANDRIA. October 18th, 1866:
rE,O DIR. JOHN r. WOOSTER:-!As you are
3 not an nhubitant OF the State Of Virginia,
vnu will take notice that on THURSDAY, the
18th day % November next, at Evansville,
Rock county, State Of Wisconsin, between the
hours Of nine O 'cloch in tae morning, and four
o'clock in the afternoon. at the office of Doctor
William Quivey. shall proceed to take the
deposition: Of Dr.. William Qulvey, Adam Bur-
rcI and Rufus SO kwelI, TO be read in evidence
in my behalf in thn trial Of Il c.ra ain suit in,
chanccry Row pcadjng in The Circuit Court OF
Alcx,nIr. co,:nty in which an plaintiff and
you arc ,ctcndant: ana il from any cause the
taking 4 The ssil dopo5itions should not be
co.npictcd oi. that day, the taking OF the same
will be continued from day TO lay unit they
are completed. And you viii! further, take no.
tice that on MONDAY, tho 18th q November
next, 1T the CLERKS Office "t The Circuit Cour%
in the city o! AleXHui"ia. Va, between th tio
hours Of nine in the fu 'cnoon, ara i9ur II the
afternoon OF that day. stalI rroee@d t. take
the 1e2o"ns Of H19 5 se MGassSa n ssasaee Ha mn IN
i holf; ~ ~. s.,-.l. s;lit MARI KING,
. '''''' ' 'il by ". ir;hur Taylor, her Attorne!!
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CLOTHING DEALERS.
4 ? PRO G. l. \ VI \ + . !
TO THE PUBLIC GENERALLY.

Whereas Being armed and cquipped with
such IL stock of KEADY-MADE CLOTHlNG
us cannot fail to strike the beholdcr with oe-
wiIdcrng amazement, and please the fancy oi
ALL and
Whereas, Having entered the field for the
Fall and Winter Campaign OF trade, am ue-
tcrmincd to rcpulse, if not entirely Vanquish'
the great system of monstrous prices ana muir
derous profits, which have settled upon our
whole country like Il mighty McH0"S, SINKING
the poor into deeper depths of poverty. and
dragging down the afluent, and even driving
many to distraction; and -,
Whereas, l have taken unusual pains in the
selection OF my stock. and have purchased all al
the lowest cash irccs which will enable me to
accommodate any purchaser at the lowest ca"h
figures,
street between Pitt and St ASaph, DO hereby
issue this, my proclamation, to dispose OF my ne"
stock, upon such term: rs must give entire sat-
isfaction.
Whcreunto have thu. the 2Gth day Of Ccto-
Der, A. d. 1866, and of the Indcpcn"cnc9 OF the
United States of America the nlnctieth year,
placed III" hand and eau ;ed the great seal to be
affixed.
(CAG cHAs. l. GLADKE.
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LUMBER, sc.
THOS. RlSH ELL.
j n. NAILS. ItrV'''
TAMES w. MALLS & CO.,
HARDWARE MERCHANTS.

/ AMEO w n iSLlI'2 ~ w.,
HARDWARE MERCHANTS.
And Dealers in all kinds Of
BU IL DIN G M A 7 | A L. 5
Such as Sashes, Doors, Blinds, Meuldlngs'
Brackets, Potomac Lime, Calcincd Plaster,
Hydraulic Cement, Roofing-Felt and Pitch,
Window Glass from G1 8 to 32I 40. White Lead,
Paints Oils, Farnishes, Paint Brushes, White
wash Brushes, Shoe Brushes, Lamps. Coal Oll,
and general assortment OF Housekeeping
Goods
Paints mixed, and Glass cut to order.
m.sy~ Particular attention paid to orders from
the country. 1871 hlNG HihhEi.
ap 27-tf corner Columbus, AlcXandrla
JAS. RECTOR SMoCT. JOHN PERRY
SMOOT & PERRY,
DEALERS IN
LUMBER, NAILS, LIME, CEMENT,
AND CALCINED PLASTER,
No. SO N North Union Street,
yl5-tf ALEXANDRIA, Va.
LUMBER!!
SLOAN s. BRUNER
Have for sale
ALL KINDS OF LUMBER,
At the lowest market rates.
Hunters Wharf, near the Tunnel.
T. j. SLOAN B. T. BRUNER
ja l9-6m
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NOR kENT-Two STORES under the Man
4 sion House Motel also, D DWELLlNG 90,
HOUSES--two suitable for large lamilies, 4.44::l 44::li
or boarding houses, and others OF smaller capa-
city. And on Union street, convenient to tho
railroad. Two LARGE YARDS. suitable for
the lumber, coal wood, plaster trade. En-
quire Of JAM rs GREEN,
Tvs # jS Prince stree;
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BIRTH OF "SHoDDY. There are 4 num-
#'ot mixed fabrics with warp Of cotton aud
5aio, wool, which not long since were wolt tn
.~, Is they could neither be converted into
-.0Cre nor into paper; but by a very ln5e-
a> process these rags If mohair and alpaca
J" Cow reduced TO their elements by the action
>lgerhe1ted steam cycrted under the pres
..c Of six a;tuoSphcrcs in closed digeslerS.-
lie wool is reduced to fine blacl; powder,
aygn as an excellent manure, by the nauc Of
mate Of Ammonia, leaving the cotton intact
i lit for the paper maker. An old wooen
'.,,coat or coat is sometimes raked out of the
= heap; but this. II not too dirty, finds its
y 10 the ! IJrEshiIe mill, where It is put into
"dovil' and regrouni for shoddy. The
--orial which furnishes most of the cheap
::meNts oGtho shops, and for the matter Of
al. some Of the fashionable PeterShams,
Weeds, and Witneys, are made out OF this
-a;ellaI, When garment IS too worn to be
,eyyed. to This end it comes; and as may
Supposed the manufacture OF Shoddy has
@.wD Tito mighty trade, which is carried on
! "aclpalty at the town Of Bailey, in ork shire.
j.. amount Of old clothes worked up atrcsh
these mills annually, Is equal to twenty thou
@1l tons Of rag and wool. from this 1t Will be
! "a what All enormous amount OF tlecces we
/ =. by this simple reconstruction OF what but
! -,s" Years ago was a useless rag.