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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-20

THE AIR LINE RA1LRoAD.-It gives us
great pleasure to inform our readers that there
is a good prospect of building within few years
the Georgia and South Carolina Airline railroad
This will shorten the distance between Charlotte,
n. c., and Atlanta two hundred and fourteen
miles. Mr. Buford, the enterprising and ener-
getic President of the Richmond and Danville
railroad, is the president of this road also. He
has gone to work manfully and obtained the
necessary charters and the most liberal franchi-
ses from the Legislatures of Georgia, South
Carolina, and North Carolina Georgia has
loaned the company twelve thousand dollars for
every mile the road passes through that State,
and the Legislatures of all three of the States
have granted the privilege to the company of
holding lands and other property od isfnitum.
-DoRrWc Times.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-20

re- There will be Democratic and Conservative
Mass Meeting and Barbecue at Col j. Truils, Union
county 6 miles East of Monroe Thursday the 22d
of October Cows Graham and Vance, and Judge
Osborne and Hon. T. S. Ashe, and other distin-
gushed speakers of North and South Carolina, have
been invited to attend. 4 splendid Baad of Music
will also be in attendance.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-20
Registration Notices.

We requested to state that W. p. Houston, Esq
will register voters in Harris Beat on Friday and
Saturday, October 23d and oath.
Solomon l. Jordan, Esq, will register voters in
Steel Creek Beat Friday and Saturday, Oct. 2Sd
and 24h
Robt. McEwen, Esq, will register voters at Rea's
on the Goth and 9th inst.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-20
NOTICE..

There will be meeting of the Mallurd Greek
Seymour aud Blair Club at J. Phillips Shop. on
Friday the 23d inst, at II O'Clock. A full at
tendance of the Club is requested, as business of
Importance calls our attention. All persons
without distinction of color, are requested to
meet with US. There will be some able speakers
present to address the audience
j. NJ. EARNHARDT, Prest.
j NJ AJEyASDEp Sao,r
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-20

HoMIcIDE.-An ARRAY occurred in this Dis
trict few miles Northeast of the Village, on
Friday last, between Spencer Laney and Alex.
Castor, (both colored,) in which the former was
instantly killed. CASTOR came in on Saturday
and surrendered himself to the Sheriff. The
deceased was the father-n law of the prisoner
Lancaster IlcHJer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-20
j. NJ. ALEXANDER. Sec'y.

ALL Charles Dickens says: 81
have often heard vast quantity of nonsense
talked about bad men not looking you in the
face. Don't trust that conventional idea Dis
honesty will stare honesty out of countenance
any day in the week, if there is anything to be
got"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-20
NOTICE.

i. consequence Of frequent depredations on my
Lands in CASTOR and Meckenburg counties, situated
on the Catawba River, am obliged to forbid Per
sons from hunting fishing either night or day on
the same, or otherwise trespassing on my premises
The law will be enforced against all persons who nsy
offend in that way hereafter.
A. W. ALEXANDER,
Nst 1sSS
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-20
LAND FOR SALE.

l win sell at the residence of John Gordon, In
Union county, for cash, on Saturday the 3lst inst
the Plantation wherein said Gordon now lives, con-
tanning about liz acres Of Land, with good improve
ments thereon. Also the Rents Of said Land for the
present year. q. v. InopM,
Oct 10, 1861
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-20
Notice to Debtors.

The Notes and Accounts of the late firms of Brown,
Stiu Co., Brown s Stitt, and Brown, Tate & CO.,
have been placed in hands for collection. Per-
sons indebted 70 the above named firms will please
call and settle.
BURWELL GRIER, Attorneys,
Oct 49, 1865 lwpd Office in the Court House.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-20

'"HGnEss.-Senator Morgan and Representative
Schcnck having decided that there would be no
Quorum present at the meeting Of Congress ordered
on the 10th inst they have directed that both houses
AtJo'irn until the 10th of November
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-20

hss~ The son of 2. II. Winston, Esq, of Halifax
county, has obtained the position of student at the
U. s. Naval Academy at Annapolis. He will be
educated in Marine affairs at Government expense.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-20

The slave trade is entirely suspended on the
coast of Africa. Cuta is now importing coolies
in preference to Africans, and Brazil has given
up the traffic.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-20

COMING BACk-W. NJ Matthews, Esq, old
citizen of this county, who removed to Georgia soon
after the close of the war, has returned to the 'old
land He will take charge of the Charlotte Hotel,
now kept by Mr. W. Hart.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-20
TRUSTEES SALE.

By virtue of q Deed Of Trust to me executed by
Jamea H. Elms, dated November 9th, 1866, and re-
corded in the Registers Office Of the county Of Neck
lenburg. will sell ut the Court House in Charlotte,
on the 9th day of October, that improved Lot, No.
225 now occupied o residence by Charles ii. Elma
Terms Cash. IL f-s ID,
THos. W. DEWEY, Trussees
Oct, 10, 1863. 2w
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-20

VIZ WILL WELCOME THEM.-We arc in
formed that a number of Northern gentlemen
(somc of them from New Jersey have in view
the purchase of lands on the line of the Will
mington and Weldon Railway, with the inten-
ton of engaging in the truck and fruit business.
We will extend hearty welcome to all such
yankees as these. They will make their pres
ence here profitable alike to OUR own people and
themselves IIamtngtua Star.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-20
BuckWheat Flour.

4 supply of frst-rate article just received by
w. II. ii. GREGORY,
Oct 10, 1868. at j. Y. Bryce & Co.'S old sand.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-20
Mackerel.
STRAYED CATTLE.

A Muley COW and year old Horned BULL.
The Cow is ear marked, the Bull is not. The Cow
is red and black brindle, with considerable white.
The Bull is red and white, very pretly marked, and
had piece OF rope tied TO the right fore leg. They
strayed about two weeks ago.
SAMUEL aROsE co.
Charlotte Oct. 10, 1868 Wv
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-20

TERRIBLE ASSAULT AND MELANCHOLY
CoNsEoUENcEs.-We learn that on Thursday
last, MIR Simpson Davis of Union county, while
returning to his home from Monroe, where he
had been in attendance court, was met and
assaulted by negro and beaten over the head
il most terrible manner. His skull was frac-
tured, one eye knocked out, his jaw broken and
his face horribly lacerated. The instrument used
was heavy cane, with long and heavy square
iron ferrule Strange to say, at our last accounts
he was still alive.
But the consequence of this dreadful affair
did not end with the treatment Mr. Davis re-
ceived. He was married man, and the father
Of ten children. His wife had been quite sick,
but at the time of the assault was convalescing.
When told of it, tAe shock was so great to her
that she relapsed and died in two hours after
wards.
The negro we learn, was arrested and lodged
in Union Jail. We know nothing of the causes
for the assault. Altogether this is most dis
trcssing affair HudesJoro Argus.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-20
Desirable Dwelling for Rent.

The Dwelling lately occupied by NJ. L. Wriston,
corner Depot and Tryon streets, is for Rent II has
eight rooms necessary outbuildngs well, Sc. Pos
session given Immediately.
Apply to r. A. SPRINGS.
Oct 10, 1868. If @ -
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-20

Enrolment of Militia Suspended.

1t viii be seen by the order of Gen. A. W. Fisher,
Adjutant General of the State that the order from
his office providing for the enrolment of the Militia
of North Carolina is suspended for the present
Raleigh Standard Of Saturday.
~ q. s. Troops have been stationed in this
State as follows: At Charlotte, Salisbury, Greens
boro, Weldon, Plymouth, Goldsboro Fayetteville
one company at each place-and companies at
Raleigh.
The Company for this City arrived here yesterday.
Railroad Collision.
On Sunday morning, serious collision on the
n. c. Road occurred about miles from this city
The train that brought the troops here return
ng and met the train from Concord with the Circus
company of Maginley Carroll. We learn that the
Engines and cars were considerably damaged but
only one person seriously hurta eoorcG train hand
lost aleg The Circus company sustained but little
damage.
DSr In Salisbury Friday night last, Mr. Daniel
Shaver was shot and MORALLY wounded by q man
named Hardie
NEW YORK MARKET, Oct. 1e.
Cotton frmer-sales Of $500 bales at 25afa3.
Gold heavy at 374
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-20
CHARLOTTE DRUG STORE.
F. SEA ARR,
DRUGGIST and Chemist,

Keeps for sale pure Drugs and Chemicals,
Patent Medicines of all kinds,
varnishes, Paints Oils, Window Glass, Sc, Of the
first quality.
Kerosene Oil No. l, Lamps, Burners, &c.
~ Physicians prescriptions and Family Recipes
prepared with great accuracy.
Country Merchants supplied with Drugs, Essen
ces, sc. I. SCARF.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-20
FarnnerS!

am Agent for the Maryland Farmer Magazine
printed in Baltimore. Hand in your subscription
only 81.
Last but not least, remember my terms are Cash
-@~ez s. n. JOHNSTON,
- Next door to MeAden's new building.
Oct 10, 1865.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-20
B. KOOPMANN

ID. AOO4 1n1NN
Is now receiving a splendid stock of New Goods,
consisting of
Dry Goods, Groceries, &c.,
Which he offers at reduced prices. His old custo-
mers, and the pablo generally, are respectfully in
rited to give him q call
Reduction.
koopmann's Bitters will hereafter be sold at 81
per bottle.
Oct. 10. 1868
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-20
CITRON,

Manufactures Plain and Fancy Candies, and sells
cheap by the box.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-20
FOR RENT,

The Dwelling House next TO the residence Of John
wilkes, Esq. Possession given the LIST Of Novembsf.
Apply at the Store of McMurray, Davis Co.
Oct 10, 1868.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-20

CARRIAGES FOR SALE.
]. TROTTER has 1t his Shop opposite the City
Clock, some light ROCKAWAiS for aud two
horses-very cheap.
Oct 10, 1859. 3wpd j. TR0TTER.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-20
DRIED BEEF,
RIGI.ER

Bologna Sausage and Buffalo Tongues, cheap Of
| RTGLER'S
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-20

Remember the
CITY BOOK $40 r e,
Where is constantly being received
BOOKS, STATIONERY, BLANK BOOKS,
Memorandums, Diaries for 1889,
Wall Paper, Tiss1e Paper, in fact everything that
you may find in first class Book Store.
Remember l am Agent for the Wilcox and Gibbs
Sewing Machine, the most complete and best on ex-
hibition See Circular.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-20

Confectioneries, Fruits, &c.
Constituencies, Fruits, Canned Goods Of all kinds
just received d. NJ. RIGLERS.
CRACKERS.
Soda, Butter, Egg, Mushroom, Lemon, Cream ana
Milk Crackcrs-fresh at RIGLER'S.
CIGARS
large lot of Havana and domestic Cigars, cheap
by the box or retail at RIGLERS.
Toys Of all kinds at RIGLkR'S. b.
PICKLES., ...---
For sale by the dozen gallon, ut RIGLER'S 80
Fancy Groceries at RIGLER's. ao
Snuff and Tobacco at RI0LER'G.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-20
Blue Stone.

A fresh supply of Pure limestone, just received
4 CIT 10 1863 F. SCARF.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-20

CITRON, ..-.......-
Currants Raisns, Prunes, Nuts Jellies, Preserves.
&c., at DALLAS NJ. RTGLER'S,
Granite Row, opposite the Mansion House.
Oct 10 1868.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-20
Seymour and Blair State Electoral Ticket

Seymour and Blair State Electoral Ticket
For THE STATE AT LARGE
James W. Osborne, of Mecklenburg.
Joseph J. Davis, of Franklin
For DIsTRfcTs.
1st District--Thos. j. Jarvis, of Currituck
ID - John Hughes of Craven.
81 j. &. Dobbin of Cumberland
4th Wharton J. Green of Warren
9Th NJ. S. Robbins of Randolph
9th W. NJ. Robbins of Rowan
.,h Lee NJ. McAfce, of Cleaveland
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-20

Oct 70. 1858
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-20
Railroad Collision.

D6r In Salisbury On Friday night last, Mr. Daniel
Shaver was shot and MORALLY wounded by q man
named Hardie
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-20

NEW YORK MARKET, Oct. 1e.
Cotton frmer-sales of $500 bales at 25ats3
Gold heavy at ST.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-20

The following information, published by the Public
Treasurer of North Carolina, will be interesting to
holders of State Bonds
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-23

A CURL Cur Orr WITH AN Ak" Do you see
this lock Of hair" said the old man to me.
Yes; but what Of it? 1t is, | suppose, the curl
from the head of dear child, long since gone to
heaven"
alt is not IT is curl Of my own hair, and it is
now nearly seventy years since it was cut from
this head"
But Why do you prize lock of your own hair
so much?r
1t has a story belonging to il. and q strange
to me more of God and his especial care than any
thing possess.
Il was q little child Of four years old, with
long curly locks, which in sun, rain or wind hung
down my cheeks uncovered. One day my father
went into the woods to cut up q log, aud went
with him. l was standing little way behind, or
rather ct his side, watching with interest the
strokes Of heavy ak, as it went up and came
down upon the wood, sending of splinters With
every stroke in al directions.
eagerly stopped TO pick them up. In doing 50, I
stumbled forward. and in moment my curly head
lay upon log. / had fallen just at the moment
when the AK was coming down with all its force.
''lt was too late TO stop the blow. Down came
the ak. l screamed, and my father fell to the
ground In terror. He could not stay the stroke !;
and in the blindness which the sudden horror
caused, he thought he had killed his boy.
1--WE soon recovered from my fright and he
from bis terror. He caught me 10 his arms and
looked at me from head 10 foot to find out the
deadly wound he was sure be had indicted.
mot drop of blood or scar was to be seen.
He knelt upon the grass and gave thanks.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-23

The exports were 81 bales for Boston and s6s
bales for New York.
SUGAR AND MoLAssEs-We have no improve.
ment to note in the market for either of the ar
ticles under this heading. Transactions in Sugar
continue TO be confined to small lots in retail
way, while we do not hear Of any movement what
ever in Molssses. In the absence of any sales to
report, which would indicate ruling rates,
we continue to quote Cuba Sugar, grocery
grades, l2l@l3l; and Louisiana Sugar, prime to
choice, l44@l64c. ~ b. at retail. Louisiana choice
Molasses is selling at s5c. and Cuba do. 45G5Oc.
. gallon.
day, and the business transacted was generally In
ehoicer and higher grades. OF which we note sales
of some $500 bbls., viz 400 treble extra at $40,
275 choice at s2 200 do at sl3 so. 200 do. said to
be at sl4, and $50 and 600 do. upon terms which
have been withheld. We quote superhne at SSG
8 rs, double extra 5000 %, low treble 50 ESQ
70, and choice treble to choice family $40 500
$l4 %.
CoKN-There was but little inquiry for grain OF
any kind to day. The transactions in Corn which
were but light, do not indicate any change from
yesterdays rates. At a late hour yesterday ZOO
sacks white and 1000 white and white mixed Corn
sold at 81. Sales today embrace 1900 sacks white
and white mixed Corn at 81, and 500 sacks white
do. at 81 03 y bushel.
OATs-Were quiet and unchanged. We note
Gales of $50 sacks at 62Ac.
BRAN-The demand was confined to few
small lots ct prices indicating a decline in the
market. We note sale of so sacks at 81 22t, and
two lots of so sacks each at 81 20.
PORK-The market continues dull and dropping
without any transactions worthy Of notice. Mess
in round lots is offered at $50 go and isretang at
s5l.
BAcoN-Continues quiet but firm. 10 tierces
sugar cured hams were sold at zoe. We quote
shoulders l4ll44c., clear ribbed sides l7c., and
clear sides l7lGlSc.; sugar cured hams 2lG22c.
y b.
LARD-The market is quiet and steady. We
quote choice in tierces l94Gl9Ac.; in kegs 22c.
y 70.
wHIsKY-20 bbls. common rectifed sold at 81 Is
y gallon. We quote 81 l0Gl Is b gallon.
kREIGHTs-1he freight movement still dis
closes a very heavy and steady falling of. The
tonnage in port on foreign and domestic &C
| count is reduced to the summer standard, while
the demands for freight room indicate cores
pondiDg or perhaps greater abatement We now
| quote nominsly cotton TO Liverpool by steam,
| 9l6@id.; by sail, cotton, Tied; tobacco 35s.;
-four As. LONDON ID. for cotton, 37s. Sd. for to-
bscco. To New York by steam and sail &c. for
cotton, l4Ql5c. for corn, 60@75e for -four, and s
for tobacco. To Boston by sail 30Ec. for cotton
! l5@l7c. for corn and 65@70c. for -four. To Bre
men by sail, I@lc. for cotton, and 35s. for to
bacco. To Hsvre by sail. &c. for cotton, and
sl2 for tobacco. To Philadelphia, by steam, lc
for cotton. To Boston, steam, lie. for cotton
-four S0c.. grain lie.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-23
Receipts OF Produes.

ST LOUiS-steamer Mohawk and bsrges-ls72 bbls aour
over OdendAhi-I3o do 24I SKIS ~ SKIS bran l40
oats ayback 2D2 SKIS Oa GIL bbls -four Kehllr,
Updke AGO. 5O5 bbls flo Harris BdSel-lI5 do ~ ID
M bbls meal 96 bbls clay 200
Id flour ID Greenlesf-35 do Pohhaus &co -322 do
S67 sk Dunnca AcO736 bran IS Skis onlus $50
ssn-444 SKIS oats Lacey Terri &eO576 do 400 SKIS
7Z3 bales hay leo bb hour Duhy3O2 bbls meal to
Crocodile 4col72 ties lard zoo b6ls aour Keep Cauhed-
.OO do Kennedy &co-20O DO Emly Van NOrden &cO-2O
do Budies ke 2O2 do Prudhomme G. ace-a0 do ia
bbs ChenOweth Casey &csl4g bb lur IS bbs pota
pelBOni $50 bbls -four 80 SKIS oats vanhorn
co6O Schneider Zuberoier-4O 40 SOrla &co
4S2 DO Wood Low Ludwi sen--!s2 do O Baker III
bales hay M-525 pkgs oil a Wheelock &cO-32 ok
Queyrc Bois-25 bills psatOes q ByrDe tco-2
bb 9 Sif,rs-l5 bbs mdse McItOberts Dick-40
lead bbs oil lien. Wayne &cOl7O stoves 267 pkgs
ware Kce Bros &co-3O bxs matches Grief Byrnes-20 do
Morris a sw-20 do Morris % do Forcheir or Bros
no DO sundres OroeriOtal 7l37 bbs
9g7 3l53 1852 SKIS oats 2375 SKIS bran
NAICHEZ-S Gamer Bart Able-4 bale cotton to
j G Denis-3 do Flowers 60 MsyeB Deuch Wels-2 do
old Med Taylor-2 Garrard Craig-7 bales hay to
TIA M Allen &co--S3 SKIS cotton seed Aldge-A6 do
A Bennett &e-s Marx bales wool Meyer, Deu ch
Wtis-l do bbs four Bennet-2 hhds sl Pettigrdw
sundi e. Co order- Trtal IA bales coton
tHREVEP Rr-SteAmer Pioneer-5 bales cotton Jos Hoy
&c i DO L CarteI-l do c Wslmsey &cO-l do Rien-
srdsOn- do Payne Huntington kcoI5 hides TO order-9 10
L Iouret-l7 do Lsbssquere6 Go coops fosls Dual
no 81 co ps fowls co k i do bxs eggs Teneoonne-
suIdries to ordsT-TOtal bales cotton
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-23
OFFICIAL.
MAYoRALrY OF NEW ORLEANS, |
City Hall, August FL, 1868. J

MAYoRALrY OF NEW ORLEANS,
City Hall, August FL, 1868. J
mo. 987-N. 81
Resolved, That the finance committees OF the
Common Council, together with the treasurer, De
and ,bey are hereby authorized to hypotheoate
the bills receivable belonging to the city, and 10
borrow money on the same in such sums aad for
such time as they may deem best for the interests
of the city, " and that they may sell as wen as
hypotheC ate said bills"
(SigEed) ALFRED hE1RNi,
(Signed) PETER KAISER.
President Board Aldermen, (pro tenn
Approved August Il. 1868.
(Signe6) JOHN h. CONWAY, mayor'
A true copy:
JOHN w. OVERALL, Secretary.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-23
MAYoRALrY OF NEW 0RLgANs,
City Hall, August 10, 1858.

City Hall, August 10, 1868.
mo. 9S6-N. 81
WHEREAS, An act entitled can act to establish a
metropolitan police district and provide Tor the
government thereof" is now before the General
Assembly of Louisiana; and
WHEREAS The said act constitutes as one dls-
trict TO be known the metropolitan police DIS.
trict the cities of New Orleans, Jefferson and
Csrrollton and the towns OF Algiers and Gretna;
and =,
WHEREAS. The police force is by said act greatly
increased, and the mayors Of New Orleans, JET
ferson and Carrollton, and the police Jures OF
Agiers and Gretna, are required TO furnish a1dl-
tiona officers stations ock-ups. houses OF oeten-
ton furniture, equipments, accommodations, etc.,
for the board, officers and members OF the said
police; and
WHEREAs, Said act levies upon the estates, real
and personal, of the above said cities and towns
tax to carry out the provisions of said act, which
at this time will be q heavy burden upon the peo-
pie and
WHEREAS, Said act is direct encroachment
upon the liberty of the people; Furnishing INSIDE
meanors as penitentiary Offenses; authorizing po-
leemen to make arrests for trivialties, and rem
dering insecure the personal liberty of the good
people of New Orleans and adjacent cities aud
towns included in the metropolitan police district
and
WHEREAS, Events have occurred which have
already demonstrated the improperly aud inse-
curity arising from the act taking from the mayor
of New Orleans all control Of the chief and men,
beers OF the ponce lOrC6 anu
WHEREAS There can be no doubt that the po-
lice force fixed by the present law is amply sum,
cient in point of numbers TO protect persons and
property, and therefore the contemplated increase
is unnecessary, and in the unfortunate financial
condition of the city unwarranted; therefore,
Be IL resOlued, That joint committee, com
posed of two from the Board Of Aldermen and
| three from the Board of Assistant Aldermen. be
| appointed by the presidents Of the Boards OF
| Aldermen and Assistant Aldermen to wait upon
| the governor and the committees of the LegIsla-
| ture on corporations and parochal affairs, and
present our solemn protest against the aforesaid
tact to establish metropolitan police district,
| and to provide for the government thereof, SAID
act being highly detrimental to the public inter.
| ests, and if enforced would be productive oil
incalculable mischief, and perhaps deploraole
results.
BE Il resolued That a copy of these resolutions
be forwarded by the mayor to the governor,
president of the Senate, speaker OF the House OF
| Representatives of the General Assembly OF
| Louisiana and to the committees aforesaid.
| fSigped) THOs. II. SHIELDS,
| President pro tenn. Board Aldermen.
| (Signed) ALFRED hEARSY,
President Board Assistant Aldermen.
Approved August 10, 1868.
(Signed) JOHN x. CONWAY, Mayor.
A true copy:
John W. OVERALL, Secretary.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-23

Having done 90, he took up his AK and found
a few hairs upon its edge. de turned the log ne
had been splitting. and there was SINGLE curl OF
bis boys hair, sharply cut through and laid upon
the wood.
"How great the escape!
ct was II an angel had turned aside the edge
at the moment when it was descending on my
head. With renewed thanks uDon his lips, he
took up the curl and went home with me 10 his
arms.
"Thst lock he kept all his days a. memorial
of great good fortune. That lock he LETT me on
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