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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-12-28
MEDICAL.
/ REMEDY THAT NEVER FAILs

the only remedy that can be relled on tor the
ain. safe, and speedy of Gonorrhea in oil its
stages Chronic elect OF the longest standing fluor
Albus or Whites.
No internal is necessary when this remedy
is used and persons who for months and even years
have suffered from these Diseases and tried all other
things in VAN, can calculate upon speedy and per-
manent cure by the proper of this failing
remedy.
In ali cases OF FLUOR ALBUS, or WHITES, 80
,mmon in warm climates, it invariably affords i'm
mediate relief
CAUTION.-None genuine without the written
signature OF RIOORp on the wrapper, the name
INJECTION RECORD, FARIS-blown in the glass
Of the bottle, with cap Of similar inscription.
MAUNSELL & BOGKL.
aus 6m Wholesale Agents. 43 Magazine street.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-12-28

|ITEgPTED SUICIDE.-Yesterday afternoon
panzer attempted to commit suicide at
spyster saloon on Tchoupitoulas street,
rThalIa, by stabbing himself in the side.
the knife was not quite sharp enough
the hand not steady enough, so he did
quite succeed, still he is in very dan
pus condition and the attending physi-
b is yet in doubt as to whether he will
nuar
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-12-28

Succession of JOsephIne- FOsse-N0. es, 40I
SECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
- Of hereby given to the creditors
of this estate and to all other persons herein inter
ested to show cause within ten days from tho pre-
account nresented nv the Acknowledgements Of this
estate should not be homologated and approved,
and the funds distributed in accordance Herewith.
BY order of the Court
del9 q % M. o. TRACY, Clerk.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-12-28

Of SID sCAPE OF PRISoNER.-The Jefferson
the VI s1.1o1 of Suturdav hoe this tom.
Yrs oil Va S"'uiu"J LOS AA' l'Nni'
mts prisoner confined in the Parish Prison
Atarrolton named Jones made his escape
t ofacs Monday. The prisoner, after making
Volug escape from the Jail, succeeded in rob-
rats ~ the jaler of thirty-fye dollars in cash
~ q new hat.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-12-28

MAYoRALTY OF NEW ORLEANS,
City Hall, December 81, 1853 !
No. 11S0-NeW Series.
Resolved, That the Surveyor be and ne is hereby
authorized to have the wharves and levees of the
First Second Third and Fourth Districts put in
perfect repair and condition.
CSgned) ALFRED KEARNY,
President Board Assistant Aldermen.
CSgnedD THOMAS MARKEY
President Board Aldermen.
Approved December 81, 1868
Signed JUHN X. CONWAY, Mayor.
true COPY:
JOIN W. OVERALL, Secretary. de23.5t
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-12-28

MAYoRALTY OF NEW ORLEANS !
CITY Hall, December 2I, 1868. !
No. 1l7S-New Series.
Resolved That the Surveyor be and he is hereby
authorized to place to be placed six has
lamps in the new extension of the Ninth Street
Market.
tSgnedl ALFRED KEARNY,
President Board Assistant Aldermen.
tSignedl THOMAS MARKEY,
President Board Aldermen.
Approved December 81, E6a.
Signed JOHN R. CONWAY, Mayor.
true copy:
JOHN W. OVERALL, Secretary. de35t
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-12-28

knights OF PythIas ivanhoe Lodge, No. l,
Knights of Pythias. meet in Room No. 4. new Odd
Fellows Hall, every SATURDAY EVENING, at
seven o'clock precisely. Candidates are requested
to be punctua at tn 1t hour otherwise their admis-
sion will be delayed until another meeting des ly
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-12-28

PRIZE FIGHT YEsTERDAv.-A prize fight
for purse OF $50 took place at the Oaks on
Sunday, between Pat Melia, of this city, and
Dan. Carr, who halls from Chicago. Sew.
enty-fve rounds were fought, occupying
one hour and thirty minutes. Melia
lost the fight by foul blow. His lett eye
was completely closed on the eleventh
round and his face battered up fearfully,
while Carr seemed to receive very little pun.
ishment, and that only on the body. Great
praise was awarded to Mr.. Thomas Barlow,
the gentleman who acted as referee on the
occasion, for his just and impartial decision.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-12-28

MAYoRALTY OF NEW ORLEANS,
City Hall, December 81, 1858. !
No. 1l77-New Series.
Resolved. That the City Surveyor Re and he is
hereby authorized to construct cause to be con
strncJed flag crossings at the corner of Poydras and
Delta, Gravier and Delta and Lafayette and Delta
streets, provided the cost OF said does
coed i've hundred dollars; also tagged crossing
TchOuptoulas street. at St Marys Market prov. ded
it do not cost over $50 fifty dol ars.
(Sgned) THOMAS Marley,
President Board Aldermen.
(Sgned ALFRED KEARNY,
President Board Assistant Aldermen.
Approved December 81, 1863
tSigned JOHN R. CONWAY, Mayor.
true copy:
JOHN W. OVERALL, Secretary. de23s
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-12-28

MAYoRAiTY OF NEW ORLEANS
City Hall, December "a, 1865.
No. 11S7-New Series.
Resolved, That the Mayor be and he is hereby au-
thorized enter into contract by notarial be-
half OF the city of New Orleans With the southern
Paving Company-security h, j. Hart Co.-for
paving Race street, from 1choupitoulas to Coliseum
street, with the Neolson pavement, at three dollars
and nifty cents S3 500 per superficial square yard the
work TO be done according TO plans and speeitica-
lions file in the office OF the City surveyor.
(Signed) ALFRED KkARNY,
President Board Assistant Aldermen,
(Signed) THOMAS MARKEY,
President Board Aldermen.
Approved December y, 1868.
Signed JOHN K. CONWAY, Mayor.
A true copy:
JOIN W. OVERALL. Secretary. de2s 81
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-12-28

MAYoRALTY OF NEW ORLEANS,
City Hall, December q, 1868. !
No. l1S4-New Series.
Be it resolved, That in accordance with the pro.
visions in the amendment OF 1860 to the charter of
the New Orleans Gas Light Company, providing for
the lighting OF the levees, taid company be and is
required to lay down the main pipe for lighting the
levee between Pol dras and GirOd streets
Be it resolved further, That the Surveyor be and
he is hereby authorized to direct the proper placing
of lamps, to be connected with said main pipe.
(Signed) ALFRED kEARNY,
President Board of Assistant Aldermen.
(Sigued) THOMAS MARKEY,
President Board OF Aldermen.
Approved December 81, 1868.
(Signedl JOHN R. CONWAY, Mayor.
A true copy:
JOHN ". OVERALL, Secretary. de23 5t
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-12-28
e..lon of John mcoabe-No. sc, o52.

Succession of David AT"guIre-NO, 3s,64s
CECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PAR.
- ish Of Oreans.-Whereas George W. Sniff
has petitoned the Court for letters of admins.
tration the estate of the late David Mcguire,
deceased intestate. Notice is hereby given TO all
whom 1t may concern, to show cause within ten
days why the prayer of the said petitioner should not
be granted.
ds2I N. o. TRACY, Clerk
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-12-28

NOtice.-Michael Hahn holds nay full power of
attorney during my absence from the city
New Orleans, Nov. II, 1868.
nol7 JOHN M. G. PARKER.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-12-28
OFFICE UNITED STATES MARSHAL, J

ESTATE OF RoSAMOND LIE GRAS,
Individually and a member OF the firm OF
Genker Il Co.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-12-28

CORRECTIONAL note has been received
from c. 7. Lawson declaring that Colonel
Blum was not arrested for picking the
pockets of Lawson, and rendering his
thanks to the Colonel for rescuing him
from the hands of highwaymen and robbers
who assaulted him. II it had not been
Christmas eve, the reporter would have put
Mr.. Lawson's name in the paper, as both
his and that of Colonel Blum were errone-
ously entered on the police records.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-12-28

MAYoRALTY OF NEW ORLEANS,
City Hall, Deem Der u, ls6A !
No. 1lS6-New Series.
Resolved, That the Mayor Controller and Treasu.
rer, and Chairnen of tue Finance Committees of
the Common Council, be and they hereby au-
thorZei to issue to the Commissioners of the City
Waterworks bonds to the extent of one million five
hundred thousand dollars, bearing date first Janua
ry 1879 payable at thirty years date, with interest
at five per cent par annum one million three hun
bred and ninety three thousand nine hundred dol
lars 9Ol to be paid to said hquicators of the
Commercial Bank in settlement of tue purchase of
the said WaterwoTks, and the balance ($l06 1901
hundred and six thousand one hundred dollars. to
be used as may by the Commissioners he deemed
necessary, tor the extension of said Waterworks,
subject to the approval OF the Common Council be.
action.
(Slgned) ALFRED KEARNY,
President Board Assistant Aldermen.
(Signed) THOMAS MARKEI,
President Board OF Aldermen.
Approved December n 1853
(SgneGl JOHN K. CONWAY, Mayor.
true copy:
JOHN w. OVERALL. Secretary, de23 St
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-12-28

AIAYoRALTY OF NEW ORLEANS,
City Hall, December q, 1868. !
No. 1lS3-New Series.
Resolved, That he Surveyor be and he is hereby
authorized to make the necessary repairs to the
floors # engine house of No Is: Provided, the
OF same does not exceed one hundred dollars (S00.
lSIgnedI THOMAS MARKEY.
President Board Aldermen.
tSignedl ALFRED kEARNY,
President Board Assistant Aldermen.
Approved December q. 1868
Signed JOHN X. CONWAY, Mayor.
true copy:
JOHN W. OVERALL, Secretary de23 St
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-12-28

.lyDAMUs.-The mandamus on NJ. A.
lhworth, Recorder of Mortgages, COM
|ng him to record an authentic act in
French language, has been made
lmptory by Judge Cooley, of the Sixth
|nct Court. The State requires the Re-
/ er to inscribe mortgages only in the
lsh language, and that was the reason
be he declined to record a mortgage in
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-12-28
THE WEEKLY REPUBLICAN

q published every Saturday morning. Subscrip-
ion S. per sDnun, In advance; hafyearly and quar-.
;ery. same rates. Single copies ten cents.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-12-28
! Orleans Republican.
Nd JOURNAL OF THE UNITED STATES
ArAL JOURNAL OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA.
)CAL INTELLIGENCE.

vcrAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ALDER
The Board met Saturday night in
aI session to consider the new license
rance.
esent: Mr.. Markey in the chair, Messrs.
lille, Pessou, Shields, Brady. Kaiser and
los.
mediately on meeting the Board went
Committee of the Whole, Mr.. Shields
he chair, and took up the ordinance
Sn by section.
ordinance was adopted as it passed
over Board, aud as it has already been
shed in full in the REPUBLICAN, with
blowing amendments:
license on race courses was reduced
$1,000 to $3.50; cigar manufacturers
changed from $50 to S25; average ad'
kers and surgeon dentists from $50 to $50;
asicians and lawyers from SIS to $50.
he Board then, after motion had been
il by Mr.. Brady to reconsiderthe whole
nance, which motion was subsequently
Adrawn, adjourned until tomorrow, its
4 lar meeting evening.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-12-28

f.RGLAR1Es. residence of Mr.. Carl
No. 1917 Dorgenois street, was robbed of
Id watch, small sum of money, and
raj articles of wearing apparel Friday
It,
be residence of william Hardin, No. u
.rty street, was robbed Saturday fore,
| OF articles valued at 500.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-12-28

MAYoRALTY OF NEW ORLEANS,
City Hall. December q, 1868. !
No. l179-New Series.
Resolved. That the Surveyor be and he is here.
by authorized and instructed to the necessary
repairs to be made to Engine House No. g. provided
the cost does exceed $500 five hundred dollars
(Sgned) THOMAS MARKEY,
President Board Aldermen.
(Sgned) ALFRED KEARNY,
President Board Assistant Aldermen.
Approved December 81, 1868.
Signed JOHN Il. CONWAY, Mayor.
true copy:
JOHN W. OVERALL. Secretary. de25 St
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-12-28
SITE FOR a NEW STATE HOUSE.

THE JOINT SELECT COMMITTEE AP-
L pointed by the General Assembly to ascertain
what attAnable spot is most eligible for the site of
new State House invite information upon the sub
ject. One within tine corporate limits of New Or.
leans preferred anu ample grounds will be requisite.
as well as conspicuous position; If this intorma'
ton comes from owners Of grounds suggested, they
will state their terms. All communications will be in
writing, and addressed to the undersigned, Acting
Chairman of the Committee, 66 Camp street, New
Orleans
del I'm A. b. BACON
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-12-28

LEvEE MATTERs.-We learn from Captain
Mitchell, Secretary Of the Board of Public
Works, that Mr.. P, ]. Kennedy, the great
contractor, arrived in this CRY yesterday.
The work on Grand Levee is progressing
very rapidly. Workmen assembled there to
the number of about two thousand-more
than he required. Some of them will be
sent to other works of Mr.. Kennedy's. He
was forced to stop men from landing there,
and has ordered steamboats, not to land any
more there on his account.
All levees under contract are being pushed
ahead. Mr.. Kennedy has Bass, Savage,
Duckport, Marengo, Red River Landing and
Fairview levees; ]. McGinty has Elton
Levee; ]. W. Burke has Lake Providence
Levee; NJ. NJ. Nolan has Morgan Levee; L.
Murphy has st. Joseph and Gillespie Levees
VIM. Wright q Co. have Glasscock Island
Bend Levee.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-12-28

Succession of John CIancy-NO. sc seq
CEOOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PAR.
- ish of Orleans-Notiee is hereby given TO the
creditors of this estate and to all other persons
herein interested to show cause within ten days
from the present notification. if any they have or
can, why the account presented by Herman Knotch,
testamentary executor of this estate should not be
homolc SstAd ana approved the funds distributed
in accordance herewith. and the said Herman
Knotch discharged from all further trust and la
bllity in the premises.
By order OF the Court.
de25 30 ja4 n. 0. TRACY, Clerk
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-12-28

" EAEHs LAST WEEK.-According to the re.
4 t Of DR.. G. W. Dirmeyer, Secretary of
: Board of Health, the whole number of
n rments last week was %. OF these 2
. from burns or scalds, 5 apoplexy,
gestion of the brain, is consumption,
not bold fever, heart disease, lockjaw,
|, Pge, IL pneumonia, poison softening
ia e brain, smallpox, premature birth,
" tilIborn, and the balance of various
M nary diseases; 81 were males, 35 females
TO- 2 not stated; 60 were whites "a colored
ia 4not classified; IS were children under
p PEARS, between 10 and Is, 2between Is
All 20, IL between 20 and 80, 10
\ Eeen 80 aud 40, IL between 40
III 50, IL between so and 60, 10 between
md 70, between 20 and 50, and l be
. en- 80 and 30; G3 were natives of the
ted States, 8 not stated, and % were
q igners.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-12-28

MAYORALTY OF NEW ORLEANS,
City Hail. December H. 1868. !
No. 1lS2-New Series.
Resolved, That the Controller be and he is hereby
authorized to warrant on the Treasurer favor of
Mrs Eliza Landis tutrx of the minor children OF
the late L. IL. Place, for the sum of niHe hundred
and seventy dollars and siKty-two cents
(S977 g. due said l.. H. Place for services rendered
as a member of the Board of City Assessors during
the yeAr 1861 and part of the year 1862
(SIgned) ALFRED KEARNY,
President Board Assistant Aldermen.
(Signed) THOMAS MAKKkY,
President Board Aldermen.
Approved December 2I, 1863
(S'gnsd) JOHN r. CONWAY, Mayor.
A true COPY:
JONI W. OVERALL, Secretary. de235t
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-12-28
SUCCESSION NOTICES.

Succession of Patrick FIOOd-NO. 32,053.
SRCOND DISTRICT COURT FOR TAE PAR.
Dtsh of Orleans-Whereas Edmond Flood has petit
toned the for letters OF yuratorship on the
vacant estate of the late Patrick Flood. deceased,
inestate: Notice is hereby given TO all whom u may
concern, to show cause within ten days why the
prayer Of the said pettioner should not be granted
BY order of the Court
de26 20 las M O. TRACY. Clerk
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-12-28

~ tTs CONFIDENCE MAN PULLED.-J. R.
m H lam, degenerated Kentuckian, intro
nm, fed to Hennen 4 Gill, members OF a law
1t JG b No. 6 Carondelet street, took advantage
1ew THE newly formed and valuable acquain.
Is Pee by entering their office with the key
mn, longing to it and appropriating about /
raE lndred and fifty dollars worth of law
Dks, on which he raised money by pawn.
ter them for his immediate necessities. This
buried on the tenth instant, since which
10 be Special Officers 0'Connell and
;. hclair have been working up the
. % e and obtaining all the evidence
!. 81 Auired for conviction, and ar.
III: ted Hallam last Saturday evening. Hal.
It g. also forged the name of General Rous-
. u to check for fifteen dollars, or a
i all amount, and he is also held in custody
lo ihat charge. s,se t=ts
s.iata whel Il respectfully connected in
'eA' +&pcky, lawyer By profession, or pro
' Wy sing to be a lawyer, was assisted to some
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-12-28

4oHN CHAIN LOCKED UP.-John Chain was
to the First District Court for trial by
r. = border Becker, this morning, for stealing
hundred dollars from Maggie Reed,
AND d a 6enelenian 'iSi.eu
.. uOuse anu bought wine. lie rendered a
|1 psSI, pdred dollar bill in payment. Maggie
post John out to get it broke. John broke
ia, d. but spent it all before he was arrested.
|o eFsP NRgie paid the gentleman his money,
the price of the bottle of vine.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-12-28
ESTATE OF DANIEL MORRIS,
UNITED STATFs MARsHAL's OYFIcE,
District af Louisiana

Individually. and as a member OF the firm Of n
Daniel l. Co.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-12-28

MORE POLICE DEMONSTRATING Captain
Kelly has been transferred by Captain Cain,
Superintendent of the Police from the
IRENE precinct to the Sixth precinct, to fill
the vacancy created by the transfer of Cap
tain Badger to the Fifth. Sergeant Harking
has been transferred from the Third precinct
to be acting Captain of the Irene precinct
Sergeant Harking is a faithful, active and
efficient officer, who deserves permanent
promotion.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-12-28
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT.
In Baakruptcy-NO. es7,

DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA.
IN THE MATTER OF ISAAC COLLINS, BANK.
rupt.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-12-28

aREg AFFIDAvITs.-Three afidavits have
i made in the Second District Recorders
It against Captain R. L. Bradley, of the
ID Precinct, charging him with making
ssault on Officer Kavanaugh Wednes-
night; charging him with being drunk
disturbing the peace of ball given on
bomhouse street, at Julia Deans, Thurs
night; the third affidavit is made by
j Dean with disturbing the peace of her
e. At the time the difficulty occurred
Il which the two last aflidavits rest,
balm Bradley was carried to the Irene
lon by officer Clark, and locked up by
tain Kenney. The case, when brought
ore Recorder Gastinel, was continued.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-12-28
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT.


DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA.
IN THE MATTER OF RHODES d CROWELI
and j. Crowell 4 Co, Bankrupts.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-12-28
UNITED STATE. DISTRICT COURT
In BankrupIcy-No. s31.

DIS hIOI UT IUUIDIANA,
N THE MATTER OF CHS. t. MUNuoL.
land, Bankrupt.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-12-28
Succession of william r. MiIlnrd-NO.
3L376

Succession of HVIninm r. MiIlnrd-NO.
3l,376.
CECoND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE
- parish OF Oreans.-Notice is hereby given to
the creditors of this estate and to all other persons
herein interested to show cause within ten days
from the present notification, If any they have or
can, why the presented by the datiye tesla
mentary executor of this estate should not be
homoloCated and approved, and the funds distri'
buted in accordance herewith.
BY oruer OF the Court.
de2e 30 js4 NJ o TRACY. Clerk.
Succession of John McCnbe-No. e,052.
CECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PAR
y l5n of Orleans Whereas, Mary Ann McCabe
has petite ned the Court letters of administra
ton on the estate OF the ate John McCabe. de.
ceased, intestate: Notice is hereby given to all
lnom it may concern. TO show cause, within ten
da. Why the prayer of the sad petitioner should
lot .a .rsnted
b. rider of the Court.
DC % jas M. o. TRACY. Clerk.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-12-28

T EVEE .LEVEE CARTS.
FOR SALE-TEN NEW LKVEE CARTS with
drop bottoms. Price thrty.fve dollars each, at
1856 Tchoupioulas street, fifth door below St. Joseph
street. del5 lw
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-12-28
STATES DIsTRIUr COURr.
RIOT OF LOUISIANA.
,Iu Bnnkruptey-No, 8I0.

IN THE MATTER OF JOHN JOHNSON
Bankrupt.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-12-28

Constantly on hand a large lot of cheap Horses
and Mules. Planters and DESTROYS of pur
cha. ing cheap stock would 90 well TO examine my
stock before purchasing elsewhere.
de26 lOt Is, Bsronne Street.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-09-18
GRANT AND me CONTRACTORS.

While Cen Grant was III command at Caro- III
1sloJ lie incurred the deadly hostility of the army con
tractors by his attempt to stop waste and extravaganza
and introduce square aud honest management Ina let
ter to the Chief Quartermater Department OF Missouri
dated January 3, 1852. he says:
PxtrayaQauce seems 10 be the order ~ the day and
now that am investigating every department, and AL
that done here mud that contracts are not gwen 10
thc Lowest bidders. There H. probably cNpla
that can glvcu such bids being put In Informally
arising more from ignorance than from any other cause
would recommend that Capt. Baxter, Acting quarter
master Purchasing QuarermaStcr here. be allowed
10 purcha.e m open market until the atmosphere j. pun
ned what This j. not applicable To Caro- alone. hut
Ia Pnducah also. do not Know the merits OF the con
tracts A. given but do know that 81 per cent can I've
saved To the Government by annuug present contracts
made without my knowledge and adopting the pnrchhs
Ing system. 49,, .
II contracts must he made would suggest the plan NJ
receiving bids for any of curn oa's hay that
nnv bidder might propose furnishing This plan would
enable Ia bid for his crop without having II
pass through the hands OF spectators
u. :. GRANT Brgadier General.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-09-18
WOMEN IN MEDICAL PRACTICE.

The women of Philadelphia have established
a Women's Hospal n that city. The praetition.
srs have been often voted down in Philadelphia but
have held their own, aud are now making thsr enter
prses permanent The North American says Female
physicans everywhere have hard time OF IT, The reg
uars" cough them down; the hOm1opsthsts pr0nouDoe
them impostors even the ecleccs deride them. Ibey
are excluded from hospital practice and from the cDo
open 10 the regular" student. Despite all the deou
arements they have sustained female medical eoege
and have a women's hospital, from which, with Tai nV
censurabe retaliation they exclude all male praeun
ers The Women's Hospital is fixed fact ID wy
history OF human suffering. More than this, II mas
tanned standing that cannot be poohpoohed. II s Sg
The session which has just closed has been one o.
much interest All the chairs OF the college nave pesn
isd THE clinical OF the students nave De-
sed boh by the greater number OF patients treded
IN the various departments Of the Womens Hospital ana
nv more systematic OF clinical lectures ny 'n'
professors Of the college.