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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-09-09
NOTICE
the Cancellation OF Bonds.
sTATE "a LouIsIANA

So. STATE OF LOUISIANA.
EXECUTIVE DEpARTsfENT !
New Orleans, August 49, 1859 J
WHEREAS APPLICATION HAS BEEN MADE
% ne Ior the cancellation OF the Official bonds
o. WILLIAM HENRY, as HaTbor Master for the
RoTt Of New Orleans, 70 wit; bond dated j uly 2s
iso5 IN the full sum of twenty five hundred dollars
$500, sEned by William Henry as prineinRi ana
so1n n n. and Thomas NJ Conley securities
$3.50 and bond dated March "A is66 in the mi
xSn Of sTsntyye hundred dollars 25O9 signed By
Inomas NJ. Coney as securities, each IN the sum of
we we've hundred and city dollars sl25O the condl.
1on OF said bonds being for the faithful
pY me sad William Henry Of his duties as Harbor
Notice is hereby given to all persons interested in
ne sad bonds 70 show cause in writing At the Office
q me secretary Of State, within Ninety days after
the last publication hereof, why the said bonds
snouid not pc cancelled and Rnnulled = -
Given under nay hand and the seal ol
SEAL the State OF the above date, and Of "a
Independence of the United EsstS
BY the Governor; H q wARMaTF4
GEO E. BovRE. Secretary Of State au2ssj
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-09-09

Has special meeting this evening at
the NasionaI Hall, on Poyafas street, be-
tween Franklin and Liberty stfeasa. Every
member should be punctual in attendance
At hall.pazt seven o'clock. The friends Of
GIsnt and Colfnx generally are respect
fully Invited to attend.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-09-09

tA AUDITORS OFFICE
New Orleans, August TO- 1869. !
hereby notify all taxpayers that the time for col
lection ofthe ConyentoniTar by Tax Collectors and
sherihs having expired all delinquents on said tax
roll Will be required to settle their ConventionTax at
this Office from and after this date PROMPT nav
ment IS advisable, to save damages and costs
g. N. WICKLIFFE,
szil 90tD 5tw Apditoy ~ ST..
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PROPOSALS FOR WOOD.
OFFICE CHIEF QUARTERMAsT7

OFEfcE CHIEF QUARTERsAsyrg
Department of Louisiana
New Orleans, La Septem her p is's
SEALED PROPOSALS. ARE INVITED AM
~ NIL be received at this office until II
WEDNESDAY, the ninth day Of September lesi
LOT st furnishing the Quartermaster's Departures
so cords g HARD WOOD at New orlssss
zoo cords q HARD WOOD at Jackson Bar..ls
tai, Louisiana. '
Wood. ~
That delivered at Jackson Barracks and Sedevsl
nosnltal 70 be delivered on the wharf at expense
contractor, in such quantities and at such timesfI
may be required BY this Department,
nat required for New Orleans to be delivered !
snch quantities, at such times and at such uls,ss
az may Be designated by the Depot Quartermsstsf
. No bid will be entertained from any party who ~
iallea "a nis engagements with the government
Bids will be opened 50 the time above named "A
s1aders sre invite { 70 &c present.
or all bids. e ~ AN'e'. y
RrePosais must be indorsed "Propcsas I'd
WOOD, and addressed to the undersiened
~ command of Breyet Major General +. 81
CHAs. h, ToMPKINs,
pIetet nrie. Zen and Chief QuartermRster,
so1Ob department of LOuisihnA
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xpsiswae a. the Islrht. ~ M.n.

The above q The tile Of q poem, in
French, BY Dr. chaume:ts, Of this city,
which treats Of the riots Of July, 1866. It
has already attracted considerable asfen-
ton, and is worthy Of perusal. For sale
at So Bar0nne street.
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STATE ELECTIONS.
4he sac censrnl commstaee

a1H "N77EW N7SH1N7 MI : UNHI11lHNNE1s
The meeting Of the State Central Com
mittee of the Republican party, which was
adjourned on Monday evening, will be held
at seven O'Clock tonight. Punctnal at
tendance Il requested.
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w EsTwARD THE STAR OF EN-.
PRE- TAKES ITS WAY.
Secure a Home la CaIlsornla.


THE IMMIGRANT HOMESTEAD AssooIA.
TToN OF CALIFORNIA,
Incorporated under the Laws Of The State Noysm.
Der soth. 1884, fOz the purpose of
PROVIDING HOMES FOR ITS MEMBERS,
and thereby induce immigration.
Nfpis4l
Divided into 10000 shares A. IS sach. payable in
UNITED STATES CURRENCY,
csrtiacAtoa d stock Iasaad % subscribers immedi
ately upon receipt Of the monss.
MORRISON AE1ownD 70 Hold MORE THAN FRA
szAzKs.
A ohsaIar. sohsaiaine fall description Of u,
sgopsrsy . ba dislhsussa among the hAroheldsrs,
u bs ssus . any address upon rsosipt Of stamps .
cores sst1rn postage.
EnzozHaation 6 70 price Of land In any portion q
The st.ss orupoa any ether uuhisss Of lnssssss g
parties proposing 10 immisrats. ohearsily iurn.h-
q apen ssoslpt q stamps fer postage
An letters ahenid be adarsuusd
s1cRarAnY IMMIGRANT H0MnsrEkp as.
sooIAT1oH. rsssen,, ~ M a $50 bsznolsss.
oAslisraiA aaHza
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FnnhAnea eFery wednesday, at
MON ROE. UIsIANA

BY MokhX 4 KNNEMOSER.
Terms, 50 year in advance. or IS Il paid at its
EXPIRATION. @
The Embellishments Published in one y the most
nonriHhine parts Of Louisiana. Its cruiation is
large g that q any other paper ppoished in the
n, susIness Cards and Adgertisssssnts inserted en-
nDerAi terms. au1
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-09-09

HEADQUARTERS BuRrAu OF Rrrreyra
Sfseomen' and abandoned LAID.

HEADQUARTERS BuRrAu or Rrrrevra \
sreedmen. and Abandoned fsSf
n pruugins,ssF Orleans, La. August II. Issa
a Th,,, $500 Fl ~ aAtlNG CLAIMS AGAINSr
R4nsls.lonsr bnreau Refugees Frssdulsn. and
L5nqs parish Of Carroll Loulsiann for
ta.n e9t,p1 entfgned p hia esrs 81 ta1aed AVER 70
h,M ~ s9iz 5cr the boneh4 OF aafd rs-tiss are
~ ~ nSL.a1so 2 present the same, IA leTsl fsr
~ 49, ne4eqqaFtsxa befers the thirtieah dsy al
SeRssmost. l5oa Qr they will Be- deharrsd frnra any
pSea q NAY BE- recosersd from 1ssd fhonss 81
ny command q Bssvet Major cs....., y n ma.
onAnAns y. =, A. Assistant Com y Is7ss'sa.' - =
r,..., r,.....-... :, .Uclr9 a. #AfREH.
n.5n Mlas.ly, Asting AaaiStsrf 66iaisnt "a az.
aul2 81
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EPILOGuE
OF THE RIGHTS OF MAN.

Poem In French by DIR. j. Chaumette.
This is poem founded upon the genes enacted
at Mechanics Institute the thirthieth July 1860
and has attracted considerable attention.
For sale by A. SIMON. Newsletter, No IS Baronne
street. Price, tweny- FIVE cents. see 2t.
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poLIrIOAL ASPECT OF The WEST,

II will be Interesting to many Of our
readers to know how the West has stood
in the ten years past, We have ccllated
and give the votes Of several States since
1880.
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SALE OF CAHDEHaNEn 0RnMAU NJ.
ANB ORDN ANOE sT0RKS AMI
9TH Eng .AKTlCLE 9 AT @T. L1UFg
ARSENAks ST. LOUIS. MISsO MI

| = ~ q N lAAA4lOLAU 8 AT MFC. INAF Fiji
AAskAALs ST. LOUIS, MISsO UKl
WILL BE OFFERED FOR SALE AT PrJB11
y auctten; commencing at ten o'clock A. i
ySt9psr q lsee laIge quantity Of CONDEMNE
ing Of - ''1ss7s SeIa'
Iron Cannon, ARTILLERY Carriages. and csnpe
bstis Artuiery Implements and Equipments.
G Saroinesi Musketss Rifles, Pistols, Shot Gsu
infantry and Cavalry Accoutreuents
,norse equipments, consisting OF Saddles, Brides
ARTILLERY Harness aud parts Of harness.
leather, brass copper, snd iron scrap
NSannons mortar. m1sketa and rifle powder, and nj
ceilaneous Articles.
An opportunity win be offered BY this ssla "a
towns and associations or individuals to purshsa
poses. - " - sei1'e ~
A Catalogue of the articles 10 be sold viii he Tn
mhneo upon Application at this Arsenal or A. M
Orqnance Ofices Washington, d. q.
Terms cash ten per cent on the day Of sale an
tns remainder when the property is delivered
1hirty days will be allowed for the removal O.
heaFy ordnance. All other stores will be reouired Z
be removed within ten days from close 81 ale
Packing boxes 70 be paid for a. q stated mice ia
be determined By the Commanding ofhcer.
The officer making the sale Reserves the righ4 a
pid IN aud suspend the sale whenever tha hi6diHs
does not COME up to the limit that fnavbe fiTad N
proper seniority on some Of the arfjcIes or WSan
ever re nterest Of the United Htatss in az opincp
may 20 suoserVeo by 90 doing,
Brvst Brig Cen U A. Lieut. ~ 11A 81 q l5SISo.
sea ct 1eeoss ~ Asos.
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70 Regulate the Practice And tho Dlep&lcA
q Business II he Dis<lct Courts q View
NlIce1a.
ssssios ! b 4 snscsed ~ she ssnzis
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-09-09

In all these States to-day the Republican
party is engaged in vigorous canvass.
From all of them come most cheering indi-
cations. There, the question is not of
majorities, but Of how large majorities.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-09-09

on BIRrHs AND DEATHS,

m tbesNeen Chartrea and Regal streetal
me public arc hereby notifisd fhst seeo-s;v, "A
n oistns ana deaths the birth Oh eyery chi hoyn "a
s sns e sea Parsh Of Orleans on both des Of lie
above ONCE The declaration Ion rssief ~ ~, ~
~ ~ NE istner or in case that is imprsctcsib
~, ~ gsnsE person present Ct the birth Every ~
ps1rs.sy not exceeding ten nor less than Ave dollar
ms above mentioned law will be strictly enforssd
eals In Recorder Of Births a add Hssthr
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ADJUSTMENTS.
CT. CHARLES \ HEATER,



The celebrated original and far famed
SKIFF 4 GAYLoRD'S MINISTRY,
will visit this city for short season This d
month, put for years-the only company thai ~
successfully performed six years trayelifle sithe
cessation or dissolution Of any character whatsvs
a. a. I ne minstrel company in America can vie M
that all their plays are inferior to none ana I.
excited by none at the present day In addition 4
our regular entertainment the manager has -
great expense, secured the services Of PROEFSsni
sSiiAfFiEh the world wonder. in his great ny
by the press and public to be the greatest senss,
OF the age-thus making two entertainments n ~
something never known in the minstrelsy AM.
some q our renowned artists are STITs{e
PHEIPS, and ARMSTRONG. the renoT1ass,
exercises, in viii, they challenge the world AMI
MCKEE, the only original song and dance ~
LOW GAYLORD and FRANK PELL the two S,,
oonthern Comedians. JOE MAlkS the fasers..
ing iemale lmpersonator FRANK DONALDSda
tne great man monkey and oontortionist, and =,
famous guartette consisting OF SAM GARDNRp
naseo, JOHN PURCELL, baritone John p ~
BY, tenor, ROBERT TYRELL,- soprano. the ~
ynrs that has won for the company world.Wi5. :.
lebrity-together with ACCOMPLISHMENTS tbiu s y
most attractive entertai lment nov trsveii.s. y!
grand balcony serenade by SKtFF & GAYI0Rna
GUS TO entertainment p4sFi
grand FAMILY MATINEE on SATIIRnlJ
az twelve O'Clock NJ. Admission Adults Il NV
fnlldrsn twenty five cents to all parts Of the hoss
10y once VIII De open for the sale Of reserved ssf
from ~ A. M. until 4 ?. NJ. Evenings enter,se !
ment; doors open at half past seven O'clock; skrm
Dress Circle 81; Family Circle fifty cents RSicens
twenty-five cents. For particulars see small NM
see LII JOE GAYLORD, t5eneral Agent
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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-09-09

To Provide Tor Supplying the Loss of the
Public Records, and other Papers Con-
sumed by the Burning Of the Courthouse
IN the Parish Of VIM, During the Month
of February. 1863.
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ATTORNEYS AT LAW.

2 WARREN
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW.
AND
United States COmmfssIoner,
No. 10 Gustomhoase street. upstairs,
Sy2a en- NEW ORLEANS
New-York tribune., 1868-12-21
MARINE DISASTERS.

The brig Alexander, which arrived yesterday
from Turks Island run into, at 1870 A. NJ OIL the
HOokby large threemasted schooner whose name has
not been ascertaned. The bark William Edwards while
the voyage from OmOa TruxillO went ashore, on
the Ith inst, at Coxons Hole, Ruatan. she lost.
Her safe in Ruatan at last accounts The brig
Baot.BOX from New-York has been wrecked of Gal
weston The schooner Nice Treat was burned In Stock
ton, Me. few days ago. Loss $500 The schooner
James Aver OF Gloucester sailed for the Grand Banks
the cath OF October aud spoken on the Bank Nov
2. since which time nothing has been heard of her. she
had Of 70 men, all Of Gloucester, and was valued
at 5000 The sloop Caleb j. Smthers OF East Greenwich
foundered Friday Pawtucket The captain and crew
picked up and landed at Providence The propeller
Colusa run into by the propeller Capital near San
Francisco, the 2st ult, and two of the IA men on
board the Colusa lost her cargoof wheat
and broom,cOrn, valued at 5000 The schooner Dexao
from Portland for Boston, capsized and abandoned
on Saturday off Cape Ann. Her were taken of
aud landed in Boston yesterday.
New-York tribune., 1868-12-21
TIE STREETS YESTERDAY.

Our church going citizens found themselves
in somewhat Of Il quandary yesterday morning on ac
eouut Of the sippery condition Of the sidewalks Those
who were too dgned resort to the certain foot
p offered by the cObbestones Of the street. picked their
WAY glngerly along the slippery pavements sometimes
making Wild forward dive, then recovering tber per
pend,cular by a sudden jerk aud az last, ana at
ihe moment when least expected, coming down upOA
destructive OF the last remnant or dignity, ana
productive, in many instances, OF expressions WHICH,
although perhaps, e1cusable under the clrcunl'
stances are severely deprecated by all good people
Until early In the afternoon there was nl1l IAN OF
drzzllng rain which. freezing as " fe ADDED 10 inc
evening however, the weather moderated, the rain
and the pavements became once more NJ 10 use
AT about IL O'Clock In the evening timex ana heaNy fOg
act In and interfered materially with ferry navigation
MANY Dersops sustained injuries during the day
and evening by falling OH tho icecovered sldewalks
the following among the number whose injuries are
of 40 serious nature TO command the attention OF the
police: 80 - .., ,ou -, ,ho
nayenept IN front Of No 242 Monroe ST. and had her MP
and shoulder dslOcated She was taken to Bellevue HOS
ptal, - -. ~, no ,,., ror,v.
fbirdst Yesterday fell on the pavement and broke his
leg He was taken homo by the police.
Dennis COnnors living al No 225 Mesi iwenyse
AZ Yesterday fell the pavement ana had LEG broKeh
and an ankle dsocated lie was taken 10 Bellevue os-
Mrs Mary Shear slipped upon the ice at the corner OF
Atlantic and Hickssts Brooklyn. yesterday, ana sus
tanned compound fracture OF one OF nef ess quo "as
removed 10 the City Hospital -
Mrs Mary Walker Of No. 3l2 Cherry-st. Yesterday,
ahmed aud fell upon the ice IN Grand-st, receiving
oompound fracture Of the forearm.
New-York tribune., 1868-12-21


years and months - ' ~ a.
Funeral "i take place at her late residence No 90 wsbng
on TUESDAY the 2d inst, m The relatives and
friends OF the family respectfully invited 10 attend
HARRAL-At Orange, n j. Emma wife Of James Hsrrs sK.d q
years.
The relatives and friends of the family invited to attend
at er late residence Orange, ~ j. on Tuesday the ld inst
ocoG a. m rain leaves foot ~ Barclays.
will he IN attendance st Orange Junction station
ELAUBERG-On Sunday. Dec 90 William Kubg avA 70 ys,r.
Notice Of funeral hereafter - '
OSGOOD-At the residence Of A. Fuller e,n No o
". Y, Dec 20. John Osgood ~ -
The remains will be taken 20 Rutland VI for ntsnpept
Vermont and Washington, D. G., papers please copy.
PfNEAt West Brighton Staten Island Saturday the ls ina,
Harry Bus infant of Charles T. aud B,the Pine aged on,b
and IS days
PERRY-A her residence No IS East Twenty fst on Surd,
morning. Dec 49, the 69h her Mrs Mary Am Perry
o the late Capt r. G. Gardner Of Newport r. l.
Funeral Church Of the Trsusagnraon
nnhst Monday, the 2lst inst II O'clock
invited 10 attend without inrthe notice.
Providence and Newport papers please copy
RORRRTSON-On Friday evening the 18th inst OF pneumonia the
Hon. Anthony J.. Robertson aged bO years
Members judiciary aud tho bar and friends ReneaF are invited
the First Presbyterian Church e Kew Dr.
PaItou corner and Eleventh st. Monday morning
at II O'Clock.
sONMERSOn Saturday the 10Th inst Of pneumonia the Rev Chi''
g. Sommer., D. D.. IN the 10Th year Of bis sge a., ,..
The funeral will take Wednesday, the 2J inst from DIS e
No IL Marx spsce from shence the remains vi" oc
The relatives aud friends OF hs
family and the ces generally invited ~ attend Without trhef
New-York tribune., 1868-12-21
THE CUsToM.HoUsE FRAUDS.

To the razor Of The Tribune.
SIR Under the heading of Stupendous
Frauds Committed by Importers" In All article in
Saturdays TRIBUSE. statements wholly un-
founded In fact aud libel upon the good name
OF Messrs. Guiterman Brothers. The facts as they
exist in the records OF the Court arc those: MI
shearer deputy collector and Mr.. Toole an agent OF
the frous Washington made official aidavits
ON Information and belief without stating the name Of
any person from whom that information had been derived
or what the Information was that Mcssrs Guiternan
Brothers under the OF = Bendino Co. had snug
ded into tins port very large quantity Of silks and
dress goods der The name OF clocks and shades Mr.
Bette the United States Commissioner. on these aiida-
Wits issued warrant. aud the gentlemen named in 10
went voluntarily before Mr Bette and demanded an I'M
mediate uinatOn into the charge, but the Govern
mcnt bong ready 10 go on, bail was given Tor Their
appearance examination. after consultation with the
United states Attorney and the Commissioner, IN the
sum OF 5000 do not wish 20 anticipate the result of
that examinations but the subject has been intro
duced into your columns. may DO permitted 10 express
my conviction that will result In the complete eKonera
ton OF Messrs Guerman Brothers. The evidence thus
far produced amounts hs That Messrs Shearer and
Tooe aro Informed and believe that their charge true
hut they produce facts that sustain their belief
sIGIsMUsD KAUIaAsS. Counsel for Guitermsn bros
Nep- York. Dec ~. 1865.
New-York tribune., 1868-12-21
TIE SOUTHERN STATES.

REBEL ACCOUNT OF THE M1LITfAs OPERATIONS
IN CONWAY CO., ARK.-SHOCKING RECITAL.
LITTLE Rock, Dec. 19.-Ou the fmOrning of
the 18th inst, four companies Of militia. commanded by
Col Gray Williams entered Lewisburg shooting In every
direction and marched 10 Beam COzys store and set
ro to il after pouring coal oil on the floor Howard
Wcss store was also burned. During the progress Of
the fire Mr. Casey shot down. his pockets were rhed
upd hs body was thrown into the flames The town Is
stl occupied By the militia, who go shooting and shout
in through the No is permitted to out
Of town without pass. All is quiet at Augusta. IL is
said that the prominent citizens prevented an attack
upon militia fearing that misrepresentation might
Do circulated abroad The people desire the inerer
enee OF United States troops IN THEN behalf meeting
wa, held in Batesvile today WHICH composed Of ali
parte, The citizens declared for peace under cir
cumsances and promised 10 support the civil author
tres, They desire other counties may mold similar
.beetings The arrest Of Vim. Merriweather, promi-
,ent Radical in Independence County by Gen Upham,
~ Augusta on charge OF dscOuragng enllstments m
the ulIina. creates some sensation.
gEEEL ACCOUNT OF TRAGEDY IN CHARLOTTE,
NORTH CAROLINA.
p,,ptou Dec. 19-While a white man named
o.sou and negro named Dunlop were being examined
10 the Mayor Of Charlotte this morning Tor nghting the
,,., deliberately drew pistol and shot the former
tv,os INJECTING mortal wounds Gleason (the "ouhdeo
aa,, ,hen ran and In passing from the door was
,l On tina head aud instantly killed by negro poice
- na,,cd schencks. The Radical ChiefofPolIce cen
-, se,,oncks because he did not shoot Gleason aud
another white man. Both the negroes are IN jail
pyApMIssION OF SENATOR LESLIE OF SOUTH
CAROLINA.
c,.,,,,pt. Dec. 2O.-The State Senate, yes
revoked the sentence Of suspension against sen
ator leslie OF Barnwen County ana mu ~
80 ssst On Teappearing Senator Leslie deilvereo
i1eS sddress acknowledging the magnanmlty OF the
senators aud hoping that all former anPs I
e,ect' he desred 10 say. q" Let us have peace
New-York tribune., 1868-12-21
AN EXTENSIVE CHECK OPERATOR.

On Saturday evening Detective McKeever OF
the Eleventh Precinct arrested Richard Concklin, who
has been doing rather extensive swindng business OF
late on the east side OF the city Conck for many
kept n livery stable on Union Markets square, and had
large circle Of hcquanancss throughout the Eleventh
and Thirteenth Wards II 10 alleged that no has In q
great many Instances obtained money ft0m various
business men In the Ward giving them security checks
drawn 10 the order of the glver, and purportlng
10 he signnd by some vellknOwn resident OF the
above wards These cheeks, on presentation ut the
bank on which they drawn, are invariably pro-
nounced worthless The SnoWingnamed persons, with
o large number OF others, lave been vchmlzed Loew
Bros real estate agenta IN Avenue G, near seventhst
no Col Sage well known bOrsedealer. t5; Col j. j
Lynch no and Mr schroener ESQ. The total amount of
MS cole ons SUMS up g. 800 $4,000 Not knowing his
character OF ChHs Roster introduced Conch
lin TO his brOthtras superintendent on one OF the
Western railroads and thc latter gave Cohcklin pass 70
Chicago and return. During, hs absence Concklh at
tonpted 20 yctinzo of the agents OF the roa Dut
failed The swndlor was locked up n the Union Market
Do
New-York tribune., 1868-12-21
rNrrpS ATIOSAL CONVENTION on EXPLOSIVE /
ppoJECTIIEs WAR.

The following is the text OF the five articles
Oeed 20 AZ the International Convention lately held at
st. Peersburgh relative TO the disuse OF certain explosive
projecties in times OF war;
/ The contracting parties mutually agree TO rsnounce
In case OF War both the armies on land ana IN the
eets the use Of all kinds OF projecties weighing less
400 grammes. filled with nhammable substances or ex
riosve substances O. The contracting parties pledge
themselves 70 invite the other States which
10 agree 70 the present Convention. g. This
Convention will not be obligatory, in case OF war
except with tho States which have adopted
IL and signed IT, which many adhere tot afterward II
Is not applicable States which have taken no part in IT,
4 The Convention will cease 20 be obligatory when any
power not party 10 shall interfere between two be-
g6rfs b6hd BY IT, In order 70 maintain the prinei-
Plies adopted with the view OF fee0Dcing The
exgences OF war with the laws OF humanity, the con
tracing parties and thoss who may adhere afterwards
10 the present convention the night OF delibera
ting anew. whenever new improvements introduced by
science the arining OF troops, isha call forth any
clearly defined proposition whatever submitted Ia
proper form. .r
- little more than a pound avolTdspoiI
New-York tribune., 1868-12-21

Coroner Flavin of Brooklyn held an inquest
on Friday evening the body of John Lappan, who
was killed by being knocked down by the horses OF
GreenpOint IN Myrtlc-ayc, Adephist, about
O'Clock ths evening Of the 5th inst. Tho evidence
show ed that Iappau the street -Four horses
attached the car and IL showing at the time
Tho driver testified that impossible for hun 10 see
beyond the heads OF the leading horses.
Coroner Rollins held an inquest yesterday at
the NewYOrk Hospital the body Of Mrs. Mary
Pascals native 0f France aged a. years ON the even
ing OF Dec T. Mrs Pascas In her apartment, at No
lOJ Princest sewing. aud. having completed her work
turned down the wick OF her lamp and attempted 10 eN
iDgush the flame A. she did 80 the lamp exploded The
burung oil being scattered her. Her husband sprang
from the bed on which be was lying aud wrapped a
blanket about her nut her injuries proved fatal