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New Orleans Republican., 1868-08-06

ARSON AND CONCEALED WEAPoSs.-Last
evening Recorder Jackson was engaged in
examining few of the witnesses in the case
of j. Alexander, accused of arson and carry
ing concealed weapons. A large amount of
testimony was taken down, but there are
still six or eight witnesses to be questioned.
The premises where the attempted arson
took place are on the corner of Felicity and
Rampant streets. The case was continued.
New Orleans Republican., 1868-08-06

ARRIVALS AT THE CITY HoTEL,-L B Dean,
Texas; d Mcintosh, Macon, Miss; L D Bar,
ton, Macon, Miss; r Cassin, Mobile, Ala, s
W Vance and lady, La; Miss P Vance, La;
U NJ stille, Philadelphia J c Balmitone,
Pass Christian, Miss r W Rogers,
Pass Christian, Miss r B Golden, Balti
more, Md Reast, Texas; N Wood, Tex.
as R Bennett, Texas Baum, st Louis;
Nv Harris Waco, Texas; W s Strock, Mem.
phis, Tenn; ] d Newson, Texas W F Ma
son, Holly Springs, Miss; N Hutton, La;
J P Beasly, Gonzales, Texas s Block, Gin
cinnati, Ohio; j L Corall Galveston; Cap.
tain Moody, Terrebonne, La; W A Black
burn, Louisville, Ky; Captain A NJ 0sgood,
Hetty Gilmore; W S Campbell, La
z Taylor, Houston; P Suckett, Calves
ton; Q T Beasley R W Bright, B Ellison,
B Deborah, J mixers, A Koeinghem,
Paine, Thomas Buckman, H Portwood,
r H Logan, Houston; Mrs Daniel, Calves.
ton; D N Wilson, H W Beers, Austin, Texas;
J r Engleston, Texas; Mrs Martin, Texas!
Mrs Morgan, Texas; Martin, Texas; B N
Jacob, st Louis; O Shaper, Galveston; E
Abbott, Texas; 7 Yarney, Houston, Texas;
A Story, Texas; R ] Long, Buckingham,
North Carolina; w Wallace, Corpus Christi ;
R Rogers and lady, Austin, Texas; Miss
Brown, Austin, Texas; G S Barry and lady;
] NJ Rice, Galveston, Texas; A Root, Gal
weston, Texas.
New Orleans Republican., 1868-08-06

RoAMKR 0vE THE WORLD William
NJ though changed with being an idle
Son and gagrant, is sustained with an
limited fund Of good humor and gifts of
tney, succeeded in putting Recorder
kson in a very lenient mood. Being
'.a the usual questions, his quaint and
'a-natured replies released him. He
e where he lisAeth, and believing that
HoEld owes him a fair living he travels
4 y where his nose leads him, which suits
New Orleans Republican., 1868-08-06

CRIMINAL CoURT--Judge AbeH.-The fol-
lowing cases were tried yesterday and the
prisoners found guilty: William Jones, lar
ceny; Baby Jones, larceny, and August
Bartholomew, larceny. Thomas Watson,
charged with the larceny of a set of harness,
was found mot guilty" and discharged.
New Orleans Republican., 1868-08-06
DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNTrEB
STATES. l
FOR THE DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA 2
i4 In BaBkruptcy-NO. 1Le.
IN THE MATTER OF B. B. NEwHALL,
Bankrupt.

BhnKrupt.
WHEREAS B. B. NEWHALI, OF New Orleans
w and distr ct aforesaid, duly declared bankrupt
under the act of Congress Of March 1857 has this
day led in SAID Court petition praying for dis
charge and certificate thereof from all his debts
and other claims provable under said act
Notice is therefore given all creditors who have
proved their debts, and to all other persons in in
terest that the sixteenth day Of November 1868 st II
A. M, is assigned for the hearing OF the same and
that they may then and there attend and show
cause, if any they have, why the prayer Of the said
petition should not be granted. -
Clerks Office, New Orleans, July II, 1868.
jy25 se20 oc23 X. LOEW, Deputy Clerk.
New Orleans Republican., 1868-08-06
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.


UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE
FIFTH CIRCUIT AND DISTRICT OF LoUI-
SIANA.
New Orleans Republican., 1868-08-06

THE CITY CONTRACT SYsTEM.-The resolu-
tions introduced into the lower Board of
the City Council, night before last, by that
wellknown and highly respected citizen of
the Second District, Assistant Alderman
Grandpre, have met the approval of every
taxpayer snd everX decent citizen of all
parties. hue and complexion, in the com
nunity. For years past the city has been
a prey 10 those yultures called city con
tractors, and if Alderman Grandpre only
meets with sthe encouragement that his
honest andpraisworthy efforts are entitled 10,
we can assure ourselves that our city will
soon be rid of these voracious cormorants
and their satellites. If the special commit
tee of inquiry of the City Council, appointed
at the last meeting Of that body TO invosti.
gate these frauds, do but half their duty, a
revelation and an expose, go black and
New Orleans Republican., 1868-08-06

in the Second District Recorders Court,
which resulted In the matter being wheeled
into the Criminal Court, there to be un-
loaded according to rules and regulations
New Orleans Republican., 1868-08-06
LEGAL NOTICES,
UNIrED sTArEa on AMrnIn,

UNITED STA TEs CIRCUIT COURT FoR Tas
FdESITYhd FdEITYh CIRCUIT AND DISTRICT or
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ed voters to vote anywhere in the State, after
ten days residence, he can vote ON certificate,
affidavit, or other satisfactory evidence OF hav-
ing been registered, passed by vote OF
twenty-eight to six, when the Senate ad-
journed.
The Administration have abandoned the quo
,oarranio against Stanton, as the proceedings
against Thomas tomorrow will cover the
ground.
The Cabinet met at noon; all were present
except Thomas.
Stanton still holds the War Office. His or
lers to the subordipatea are to communicate
nothing to reporters.
Grant and Judge Fisher were at the Depart
ment.
The excitement has in a measure subsidized
An impression is growing that the Senate
proceedings will be tedious routine.
The keystone Club Of Philadelphia, the
largest Democratic organization in the State,
has resolved itself into military organiza-
ton.
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THE CONVENTION.
CONVENTION HELD BY AUTHORITY OF THE
RECONSTRUCTION LAWS OF CONGRESS,
TO FRAME A STATE CONSTITUTION
FOR SOUTH CAROLINA.
THIRTY-FFTH DAY.

The convention assembled at the usual hour.
PRAYER by Rev. E. j. Snetter (colored). The
roll was called and journal read.
A resolution was offered by E. ". NJ. Mackey
that the convention should meet hereafter
from half-past 10 A. NJ. to 2 P. H., and from
mittee on Rules.
J. K. Sasportas, OF Orangeburg, offered
resolution that
Whereas, Provision has been made for the
navment of the per dtene of members only to
the 5th day Of March, therefore be it
Resolued, That after the 5th day OF March
no pay be drawn by the members OF this con-
Referred to the Committee on Rules and
Regulations.
the unfinished business being the Executive
article OF the constitution, the convention pro-
ceeded to the consideration o. section =, relat-
ing to the qualification OF Governor.
Mr.. B. i. Whittomore offered the following
as substitute for the section under conslue-
ration:
Governor who denies the existence of the Su-
nreme Being, and who at the time of such cleo
tion hath not attained the age OF thirty years,
and except at the first election, shall not have
been a citizen of the United States, and citi-
zen resident of this State for the two years next
nrec. ding the day of election. No person,
While Governor, Shall hold any other ONCE CT
commission except in the militia, at one and
the same time"
' Mr. Whittemore spoke warmly in behalf OF
his amendment. ,1r,ont y,
+be Ground That it was not sufficiently compre-
hensiye. The religious qualification was ap-
Med only to the Governor. He wished to see
ali the officers Of the State embraced.
W. J. McKinlay, of Orangeburg, favored tne
proposition-sald it was eminently PIope55
that the qualifications OF the roy snrih 't
J. J. Wright (colored), of Beaufort, thought
that to recognize the Supreme Being would be be
unconstitutional. 1t was creating religious
test. and this was contrary 10 the spirit CT the
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Our European Dispatches.
[PER ATLANTIC TELEGRAPH

IMPORTANT NEWS FOB GERMAN FATURALzED
crr1zENs-rHE FRENCH MILITARY FREPARA-
T1oNs-MARKETs, &C.
LONDON, February 25.-Notice has been given
in the House Of Commons that motion on
the subject of naturalization and sef-expatrla-
ton Will be shortly introduced.
The Independence Beige states that the
military preparations now going on In France
are creating great uneasiness, and lead to the
conviction that they are designed to meet otter
purposes than natural defence.
BERLIN, February 25.-The negotiations oy
the Hon. George Bancroft on the subject OF
the naturalization of Germans in the United
States have been brought To successful ISSUE
The North German Bund agrees to fully recog-
nize and accord all the rights of exemption
from military duty, etc., OF native-born Amerl.
cans to Germans naturalized according to lew
as citizens after they have spent five years in
the United States. A treaty to this effect was
signed by Mr.. Bancroft on the 22d.
PARIS, February 25.-In the Corps Lesis-
latif, NJ. H4vin, the editor of Gle Steele, per-
sisted in reading document, when the Presi-
dent declared the sitting dissolved. The
government members withdrew, the Liberals
were forcibly expelled, and the gas was e1-
tinguished.
Bourse heavy; Rentes flat.
LONDON, February 25-Evening.-Consols 99;
Bonds zig.
LIVERPOOL, February 25-Noon.-Cotton de-
clining-Uplands 3d.; Orleans 9Id.; sales 5000
bales.
LIVERPOOL, February 5-Afternoon.-Cotton
quiet. Manchester news unimportant
LIVERPOOL, February 25-Evening.-Cotton
closed firm and with more activity; Uplands,
9;d.; to arrive, 3d.; Orleans 9Bd; sales 10000
bales.
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Market Reports.


New YORK, February 25.-Cotton dull and
heavy, but closed more steady. Sales 1000
bales. Middling 22t. Flour and Wheat dull.
Corn declining. Mess Pork, new, s25; old, s24.
Lard 14ta164. Turpentine 72a7s. Rosin s. s.
az 90. Freights steady; on cotton by steam,
ZIG. Sterling frmer at 9la1O. Gold quiet at
42a. '62 Coupons 111t.
CINCINNATI, February 25.-Mess Pork s24 SO
aS25. Bacon firm.
AUGUSTA, February 25.--Market frmer
Sales 1925 bales. Receipts 1900 bales; Mid
ding 2Oaa21.
SAVANNAH, February 25.-Cotton quiet but
firm; Middling 215a22 Sales 1000 bales. Re-
ceipts 97S1 bales.
WILMINGTON, February 25.-spirits Turpeu-
tine more active and nominal at zoe. Rosin;
quiet, No. / So rs. Cotton declined; Middlina
2Oh. Tar firm at 50 S5.
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whe Reconstruction Conventions.


VIRGINIA.
RICHMOND, February 25.-The entire day
was taken up in the discussion of the suffrage
question.
NORTH CAROLINA.
RALEIGH, February 25.-Last night the con-
vention, by a strong vote, adopted the article
on suffrage, making it general without the test
oath. On another reading the oath may be
applied. The proceedings to-day were entire
ly in reference to the judiciary.
FLORIDA.
TALLAHASSEE, February 25.-The convention
passed tho day reading the constitution, which
was adopted as whole about sundown. Forty
members signed the constitution, and five re-
fused. An ordinance was passed Withholding
the pay and mileage of members who refused
to sign the constitution, referring their claims
to The next legislature. The convention ad-
jou:ned at half-past five P. NJ, subject to the
call of the President, having finished its
labors.
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Elder Hiram L. Clawson has just married
the fourth daughter CT Brigham Young. He had
previously married the prophets eldest daugh-
Ter. BESIDES being high digntary OF the
church, he is lessee and manager OF the Salt
axe tloatrc,
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NERVOUS DEBILITY, WITH ITS

NERVOUS DEBILITY, WITH ITS
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arrest the discharges, and mpart vgor and energy,
life and vitality to the entire man. They have
cured thousands Of cases. Price IS per package OF
six boxes and vial, or 81 per single box. Sold by
druggists, and sent by mail on receipt OF prlce.
Address HUMPHREYS SPECIFIC HOMEOPATHIC
MEDICINE COMPANY, No. 500 BROADWAY. NEW
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GT BACHELORS HAIR DYE.-THIS
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only true and perfect Dye; harmless. reliable,
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properly applied at Bachelors Wig Factory. No. l6
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FOR PALATKA, FLORIDA,
DIE CHARLEsroxEw zEITUNa.

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advertisements inserted ct the usual rates.
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eyNEW MARRIAGE GUDE.-AN ESSAY
for Young Men. on Physiological Errors. Abuses and
Diseas IS, incident to Youth and Early Manhood,
which create impediments to MARRIAGE, with sure
means of relief Sent in sealed letter envelopes free
of charge Address Dr. ]. sKILL1N HoUGHTON,
Howard Association, Philadelphia, Pa.
Janrs sry 81 3mos
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THE BENN ETTsvILLE JOURNAL

rs PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY MORNING
4 at Bennettsville, 5. O., In the eastern portion
of the State, by STUBBS LITTLE, Proprietors,
all others who wish TO extend their business in this
section of the Pee Dee country. We respectfully
solicit the patronage our Charleston friends.
Terms-s3 pes o. mum, invariably 10 advaacr. AL
yertisemepts inserted ut very reasonable rates.
ID1y
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FOR NEW YORK.
STEAM TO LIVERPOOL.
CALLING AT QUEENSTOWN.

CALLING AT QUEENSTOWN.
I<~N..v TIE INMAN LINE. SAILING
.Ik:3tsSs ifss,S SEMI-WEEKLY. carrying the q.
ZN3MlAi13RS 8. Mails. consisting Of the following
NSAES1ss-- steamers:
CITY OF PARIS.
CITY OF BALTIMORE,
CITY OF WASHINGTON,
CITY UF BOSTON.
Sailing every Saturday and every alternate Monday,
at PM, from Pier No. As North River. New York.
RATES OF PASSAGE e1
BY TIE MAE STEAMERS SAILING EvESy SATURDAY.
Payable in Gold. Payable in Currency. 40,
1st Cabin. 500 stecrage.... $50
let Cabin TO London. los stcerage to London. s6
1st Cabin to Paris lis Seerage to Paris. -
Passage by tie NoniGy ste mers-First Cabin $50,
gold; steersse $50; payable 10 q. S. currency.
Rst7 9 ofpls,age from New York to Halifax; Cabin.
$40, Steerage, slU; payable ir gold
Passengers also forwarded to Havre, Hamburg,
Bremen, &C., otmoderate rates. s3.- -.r-
steerage passage from Liverpool and Queenstown,
s4O currency. Ticseis can be bought here By per-
pons sending for their friends.
For further information apply at tho cowpany's
offices. JOHNG. DALE, Agent
No. l6 Broadway, New York.
February20 emo
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Spefial lotifes.

~DTYDENDN NOTICE E.-ADIVIDEND OF
FIVE DOLLARS PER SHARE on the Stock of the
Batesvile Manufacturing Company will be paid on
and after This Day, at the ofies Of GEORGE W.
WILLIAMS & CO., Church-street.
By order of the Directors.
JAMES q. TAYLOR,
February 26 President.
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@A YOUNG LADY RETURNING TO
Janua ~ %

@A YOUNG LADY RETURNING TO
her couatry home, after sojourn of q few months
in x city, was hardly recognized by her friends.
In place OF o coarse, rustic, flushed face, she had
soh ruty con pexion OF almos, marble smooth
ness, and nsteud twenty-three she really appeared
but eighteen. Upon inquiry as to the cause OF 30
great change she plaii ly told them that she used
the CIRCAa>IAN BALM, an considered 1t an In
valuable acquisition to any lsdy'stole, BY its use
any Lady or Gentemcn can improve their personal
appearance hundredfold II is simple IN its
combination, Nature herself is simple. set unsur
as.ed in its efficacy In drawing impurities from,
also hciilng cleansing and beautfylng the skin and
compile ZION. By its direct acton on the cuticle 1t
draws from IL all It's impurities, kindly healing the
same tnd leaving the surface as Nature intended 1t
should be-clear, soft, smooth and beautiful Price
81, sen: by Ma Express, Oh receipt OF On order,
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NEW YORK AND CHARLESTON

STEAMSHIP LNE.-FoR NEW YORK.
ensu, THE ELEGANT SIDE WHEEL
//fSa:s, t,;g STEAM SHIP JAMES sDGER,
ZZ1lCsIt1SfYS LOCKWOOD, Commander, will leave
Es1SZs=st--r z== Adger's south Wharf. for the
above port on Tkursday, 27th instant, at o'clock
A. NJ. I-s .1lI e 1.
For Freight or Passage, apply to ,-5,..,
JAMES ADGFR & CO.,
Corner East Bay and Adger's south Wharf,
February "a Up Staira-s
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~r-,~A ONE or The ABOVE sTEAM.
-! ERs will leave Charleston every
Monday und Thursday Night at l2 O'Clock; and
Savannah every Wed.csddy and Saturday Norm
inq at Z o'clock. t-,ing at Button on Aoz.
dav, trip from Charles and Wednesday,, trip from
Savannah.
All Way Freight, also blunton Wharfage must be
pre- paid.
For Freight or Pa-s'pe, apply 10
JOSH tkgG GS.)|. Aecomu odatop Wharf.
.Iauu1ry 18
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nae nRaNeEBURG NEWS,

THE ORANGEBURG NEWS
)up1JsuED EVERY SATURDAY M0RN1N
at Orangeburg, s. C. Terms 50 per annu
in advance. .,.,,. o,,,o co,,i4Hk
During the spring and fall M se Circulated si ios
benefit D our advertising patrons.
Contract Advertisements inserted on tne most
rh.raI Terms Address SAMUEL DIBBLE,
"oe'N Editor Orangeburg News.
rabruarv 26 OrangeburQ s. c.
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THROUGH TICKETS TO FLORIDA,
BY CHARLESTON AND SAVANNAH STEAM
PACKET LINE.-SEb1I-wEEKLYv VIA BEAU
FORT AND sILTON HEAp-wEEKLY
VIA gLUFFTON.
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STEAMER PILOT ROY. .... Capt ". 7. McNELT7.
STEAMER FANNIE. Capt 3. PECK
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- ". L. CLARK & CO., Chemists,
No. West FayeLte.street, Syracuse, N. Y.
Che only American Agents for the sale of the same
Marrl AZ Tyr
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FOR LIVERPOOL.

FOR LIVERPOOL. l".--;---
r@ THE NEW Al AMERICAN SHIP
E1M GAMES a. WRIGHT, having portion
US&INY Of her CARO- engaged, will be dispatched
Tor the above port
For Freight engagements, apply to e.r.
STREET BhOI HERS & CO.,
February22 No. IA East Bay.
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sP. II. hare SYNONYMOUS WITH
Health, Strength and vigor. The secret will be re-
vealed by investing in bottle of PANKNTN's he
PATIO BLrTERs For sale by all Druggists.
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VIA BLUFFTON.
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FOR NEW YORK.

4.e~,,.,n THE STEAMSHIP -AsHL AND.
ZkdSl 70 Captain G.. L. NoRroN, will leave
LHIMlEi4fI39 Browns Wharf Friday. 2,th Feb
- -zS@zsG4- ruary, 1853. .s-g.giS5 : 81
For Freight or Passage pply to So.
JOHN IEEO. GETTY,
FEBRUARY 25 North Atlantic Wharf.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-09-18
rur woRTNGwoMEN's ASSOCIATION.


A meeting composed of ladies was held yes
to-day morning In the Office Of The Revolution, NO 81
Parkrow, it's object being the formation OF female
labor organization Annie TObtt occupied the chair
and Elizabeth G. Browne acted as secretary Inc atteno
anee was not large. The proceedings were opened Dy
Miss Susan B. AnthOny's explaining the aim ana opecH
Of the proposed society, which she said We're IN bet e
elevation OF wOmau's labor Mira. s. Cady Stanton f0i-
lowed IN short speech, in which she argued that the
womans suffrage society, the possession OF the ballot
being the surest method Until women possess the ballot
tey cannot control their rights. After few other
remarks Of q similar nature. Miss Anthony moved that
the title OF the society he "The WOikngvomens Associ-
alton OF the City OF NewYOrk" Some discussion en-
sued Mrs. Stanton moving amendment 70 insert the
word Suffrage" before Association" The amend
ment, however, lost. In reference to it, Miss
Gussy Lewis said that It would probably have the effect
Of lettering great many young working women from
entering the Association at its start were they 70 sup
pose it parOOk OF political rather than mutual be
IeyOel and social nature. Officers were then elected
as follows: President, Mrs Annie TObitt; NlcePres
dents Miss Susan Johns, Miss Gusse Lewis, and Miss
Emily Pearce Secretary, f. e. Browne; and treasurer
Miss 5. b. Anthony The Constitution was then read
being as follows The WOrkDgwOmen's Association OF
the City OF NewYork shalt be composed OF women OF al
trades and professions having for it's Object the ae
Grafton and elevation Of all who labor Tor living"
The election Miss Susan Il. Anthony as delegate 10
the National Labor Union, 10 be held In ills cy on
Monday next concluded the business. Meetings OF the
Association viii be held at The BepOftiOn office each
Monday evening IL anticipated that large numbers
Of young women all branches OF labor Will cooperate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-09-18
TILE PRESERVATION OF PIERS.

There was final meeting of the Aldermanlc
Committee on Wharves, Piers and Slips, to hear parties
Interested In patent the preservation Of wood in
piers under water. Alderman COnnor presided. Mr.. w
smith said that he believed the object desired could
be hest brought about by incasng the piles with earthen
ware pipe and filling Ia the space between the casing
and the nile with concrete thus rendering II at once I'M
peryous to and cold and the action OF the ee
ments Mr. Peter Mcknight said he possessed patent
process for coating wooden and iron spes, so that
they could not be affected either by hre
or water. This coating was a preparation Oh
cement aud could also be used successfully on the Dot
toms OF ships Bgler said his process consisted OF
impregnatng wood with solution OF copper ana ron
and he claimed that neither water nor rot could aect
the niles thus His plan was nrst 10 draw
ali fe sap out Of the wood, and aferwaTd 10 npregnae
n with tins preparation, and this being completed u
would last for many years Mr.. Heneman said his
pstent consisted Of coating the piles very heavily win
rosn, and he claimed that, this having been accpm-
pIishcd neither fire. water nor rot could anect theiD
An Of the gentlemen presenting patents exhibited TO the
Committed specimens OF their plans The Chairman said
that the Committee wished that the gentlemen present
ing their patents aud processes woud send IN their eu
mates OF the cost OF the upon pier as the Com
tfee wculd render no report the Board Of Aldermen
mill tbjs was done. they wished the Board to know
which was the cheaper and which the better ph Whch
had been submitted 10 the Committee.