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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-10-23
ARTICLE XI.

This act Of incorporation may be altered or
amended, the affairs OF the Association put into
liquidation by vote OF majority OF the policy
holders represented at any general meeting Of the
policy holders called By the = in the
newspapers in accordance with Article W.; pro
vided that if majority of the policy holders be not
present at the time appointed, another meeting
shall be called after the lapse of fifteen days. and
the members then present, whatever be their mum
Ger shall be empowered to act.
Thus done and passed in my efioe, at the city OF
New Orleans on tie day. month, and year first men.
TONED, in the presence of James NJ. Moore and
j. Wood Breedlove competent witnesses. who here.
10 subscribe their names with the parties, and me,
al AntarV
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-10-23

All Communications for the Ss3ond Congressional
Campaign Committee should be addressed to
Colonel @. B. Young, Chairman of sub. committee
from said District ocl6t3I
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-10-23

va has two ways of accounting
fthrow of its party on Tuesday.
the prestige of General Grant"
By athe perversions Of General
sition.n If neither had been
the World thinks the result
been different. Henry" said
Beecher one day to his son, al
ne very near marrying Nancy
a / had done 50, would you have
a y
amour, Of Utica, is no longer in
melon line. Four States which
|||ned "some pumpkins . have de.
ppon him with q squash. Hart
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-10-23
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT.
iTRICT OF LOUISIANA.
In Bankruptey-No. ESQ.

IN THE MATTER OF ROBERT BLooMKR
Bankrupt
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-10-23

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istass
|Ilrd,
|llente.
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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-10-23

No member of this Association shall be liable for
any of the obligations Vi the Association beyond the
sum or sums which may be due the Association by
fed in Article ".
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-10-23

P.B. S. PINCHBAUK,
X HSn Grand Marshal.
W. j. DOUGLAS, Aid. oc23
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-10-23

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The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-12-24
Christmas.

II is pleasant thought for members of one
family to know that, although separated by
distance, they are all rejoicing together in
spirit over common cause of thanksgiving.
When nation composed of millions Of people
rejOices at the same time over an event in
which all take an interest, it is a grand
thought. But it is sublime when we know,
over all the world, wherever the faith of
Christianity has follower, there are songs of
praise going up to Heaven for "peace on
earth and goodwill towards men," Such will be
the sight presented tomorrow. Millions upon
millions of human hearts are happy over this
commemoration Of the foundation of our faith,
and we can only wish that each of our readers
may be amongst those to whom unalloyed plea
sure comes at this, our Christmas season.
AS al evidence of the joyous feeling so pre-
valent, gifts are iuterchanged in commemora
tion of the occasion. Families, relatives, and
friends interchange these Souvenirs, and
even municipalities have their Christmas
presents. The city OF Philadelphia yesterday
was the recipient of a testimonial from the
Misses George which is worthy of the magui-
fcence of Philadelphia and the generosity of
the donors. These ladies gave the city eighty
three acres adjoining Farmount Park,
known as Georges HILL" When all, even
corporations without souls, are thus receiving
testimonials, it seems natural to wish all
"MeIry Christmas
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-12-24
A Uniform Minor Coinage.

SOME months since we directed the attention
of our readers to bill introduced into Con
gress, having for its object the homog- -neity
and general improvement of the character OF
our token coins. Since then Judge Kelley, as
Chairman of the Committee on Coinage, has
amended and perfected, with much care, the
BILL so that we have no doubt it will meet the
approval of Congress and the country. A
hasty examination into the subject of our
token coins presents the very remarkable
fact that within the past twelve years the
Mint has issued by authority of law no less
than three varieties OF one-cent pieces, COM
posed respectively OF pure copper-SS per
cent. copper and II per cent. nickel-and the
present issue, composed of copper, zinc, and
tin. OF the various devices that have distin-
guished these coins of various alloys, weights,
and diameters, all representing one cent, We
will attempt no statement, for fear we might
be charged with exaggeration. The issue OF
the two-oent bronze piece always appeared to
us as an anomaly. So far as our observation
goes, it is Of about as much practical use 10 a
system Of minor coins as was the philosophers
having cut large hole for the large cat"
Our token coinage at present in circula-
ton presents .as complete medley as can
readily be imagined. Were it not for the de-
vices upon them, one might be easily led to
suppose they were issued by different couu-
tries, having no commercial relation with each
other. No attempt at uniformity in alloy or
proportion in weight or diameter seems to have
been contemplated by those having the matter
in hand at various times. 1t may, with some
Justice bs urged that those having charge OF
this important subject ten years since had no
well established experiments in the matter OF
nickel-copper alloy by which to be enlight-
ened as to its superior advantages over all
other alloys for minor coinage, and, in
truth, it may be said that within the last
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-12-24
THURS DAY, DECEMBER "a, 1858.

Gss~ The contents Of to-day's issue, presenting a
rare Christmas treat, are as foiioUs:-
Page l (SupplemenO. .-An original Christ
mas article, descriptive, diScursire, and has
tOricdi.
Page (SuppiemcaD - Conclusion of Christ
mas article.
Page 5.-The latest neos by telegraph and
mail; legal, financial, commercial, and shipping
intelligence.
Page 6.-Editorials on the leading questions of
the hour.
Page 7.-Proceedings Of City Councils yester-
day. General Spinner's letter on the finances;
general ners summary local, domestic, and
foreign.
Page 1O.--A neU Christmas poem entitled
"TRe lsttetOe HiSs;'' a new Christmas story
entitled "Layingh the Ghost"
Page 11.-EditoriaI selections from the leading
journals of the country.
Page l2.-Chy Intelligence afternoon tole-
grams.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-12-24
A Few Hints 60 Actors.

IT is certain that the drama has firmer hold
on the popular tase than any other fDrm o.
amusement, ard that this taste, so far from
dying out. is increasing every year. Many OF
the old-fashioned abuses, such as profanity and
indecent language, which many actors OF not a
great many years ago were in the habit of in
dulgipg have been pretty generally reformed,
and the result is that the prejudices entertained
against the theatres have been To a great
tent overcome, and the theatrical audien ces
of to-day represent as much refinement and
culture as those of any other style OF
entertainment. 1t is a standing complaint.
however, with the most intelligent theatre
goers. that show pieces and so called"sens alton"
dramas, which depend for their success. in
great measure. on scenic and mechanical effects
have driven the legitimate drama-by which we
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-12-24
THE DAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS.

Twas the day before Christmas when oil
through the town
Folks were hurrying up and hurrying down:
The ladies were airing their elegant faces.
And purchasing bonnets and ribbons and laces;
The silks and the satins which trailed at their
feet
Were sweeping the snow and the mire of the
street;
The children were asking their mothers to stop
And purchase confections at each candy shop
A beautiful woman and excellent mother
Was tTudging along In the crowd and the
bother,
And wondering where upon earth she should go
For suitable presents for Sammy and Joe:
Sammy wants this, and Joe wants that
Here's wooden hobby horse, there's woolly
cat;
Here's a wagon and harness-a speckled horse
Which Sammy and Joe both want, OF course.
"Ah me-"
Says she,
what shall buy Where shall go?
For these lively critters, Sammy and Joe,
VIII presently smash these gmcrack toys,
Just like other destructive boys
want TO buy
Something thatI
Can give 10 the boys with the hope that ipll
That won't smash up so awfully fast.
Oh Holl
think ri go
And get 'em some clothes,
Such those
That ROCKHILL & WILSON so much enjoy
Selling SO cheap for each good boy.
Come Sammy and joel
And don't be slow
The clothes are SO nice,
And reduced in price:
Jackets and pants ana vest In q suit
And an elegant overcoat to boot"
Presents for the Boys
Present for the Boys Fathers
Elegant "Ro6eS de chGmbre" and
Smoking Jackets for Presents
From the young ladies to their BeRux!
Price Of every ything reduced
Monstrous Inducements n
Come and see how shocking low the
prices are :!
RoCKhSLL a WILSON,
GREAT BROWN STONE HALL,
NOS. 6Os and 6OS CHESTNUT STREET,
PHILADELPHIA.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-12-24
League IsIa ND, Alaska, and the Lobby
HusinSas.

League AsIa nd, Alaska, and the Lobby
business.
THE old and well ll-known firm of Weed, Seward
& Co. still remains intact, despite all the vicls-
situdes of the political business, although the
public are just at present laboriDg under an
uncertainty as to whether A. Johnson, or R.
johnson, or some other "party by the name of
Johnson" constitutes the &C.," part of the
concern. We are glad to learn, however, that
Mr.. Weed, better known perhaps as "T. W."
has been permitted by the state OF his health
to resume his place as the active head of the
firm. This he does in short, sharp, and sar-
castle paragraph, in which he begs certain
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-12-24

10" In common with the rest of mankind,
we desire to eat our Christmas turkey in
peace tomorrow. For that reason, and in
accordance with our general custom, there
will be no issue of THE EVENING TELEoR Apa
tomorrow afternoon.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-12-24
CHRISTMAS NUMBER OF THE
YOUNG FOLKS NEWS.

CONTENTS. The New Velocipede with IL
1nstTa!ionG Giving; Letter TO Krisskrlnkle
with 1llustl ationG Shooting Stars (wth Illus
uationG How Mouse kept Christmas; What a
NeWsboy said to Himself; New American
Mother Goose (with illustration) Under the
Apple Tree; Hard Case with illustrationc
William Goeiz Billy GoatG Talk with Spoiled
Chlld (w1th 1llustratlODG Roy mood of a Great
Painter with tllustrsLiooG Stolen Cherries:
sounding The Wheels; Christmas Customs in
England; Curly and Dimple; a Jam; Island OF
the Sirens; Robinson Crusoe Dolly Dumps and
Her Uncle Dick; The Invisible Passengers;
George Weiser and his Perpetual Motion: The
Dark; Two knights and the Hermit; The
Cousins; SPuTgeon and the Yankees The Wal.
nut; How Rat Stole Eggs; Stamps OF All
Nations; Wit and Humor; illustrated Rebus
Charades, Conundrums, etc. etc.
anpum,
Every subscriber who sends In his name be-
fore the lst OF January next will receive the
three numbers issued In December GRATIS.
ALFRED MARTIEN, Publisher,
1928 No. 81 s. SEVENTH Street
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-12-11
TERRIBLE MARINE DISASTER.
Steamboat Collision on. the Ohio in the
Night Time. g


- Last Friday night at about half past
ten o'clock, the magnificent slcamcr Uni
tod States. descending, and the America,
ascending tho Ohio River, collided ut
Rayrs Landing, about two miles above
Warsaw, on the Indiana side. The Uni
ted States had quantity Of petroleum oil
on be, guards. The America struck the
'United States on the starboard, On the
tighthaud side, forward of the steps, cut
ting into her a considerable ldisipnce.
Immediately after the collision the United
States was developed IN flames, which were
instantly communicated 10 the America,
both steamers being destroyed 10 less than
Eve minutes. .ere
There were about seventy Eve cabin
passengers on board the Quilted States,
moro than half Of whom were lost. The
reports Of tho officers are very conflicting,
but as near as We can learn forty five pas
sengcrs, Including eighteen ladies, aud in
addition seven officers aud cabin crew,
were lost, while eoly four out Of twenty
two deck hands are known 10 be saved.
The accident Il attributed to mistake ia
tho whistles.
The eUnitst-stsies was built at cinein-
natl, aud cos, $3.50 900. She was insured
for 100000 The America was built ia
1867, and cost s2lOOOO She was iusur.
cd Cor si23 ,000sprincipally IN Cincinnati
companies. ftt ie iiats
The list ofihs United States posscu.
gers cannot bocorreouy given, owing to
tho loss Of the clerks register. There
were nins,y-six passengers on board Of tho
America, only one Of whom Is known to
DO lost. ~
Tho yawl Of The United States was
swung upon the steam derrick, when the
deck hands made rush for il, upsetting
II, and throwing them all Ia the river and
many Of them we're drowned. The wreck
of the A mevica lies against the back on
the Indiana shore. The United States
lies 10 eight feet water about one hundred
yards above tho America, Eight bodies
have been recovered from the wreck Of the
steamer United States; seven Of them were
80 badly burned that they could not be
recognized.
The destruction Of these fno and costly
steamers aud tho more terrible result IN
tho loss Of lifc-th the fate Of missing friends
have cast gloom over the community
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-12-11
Reid va. Julian.

John S. Reid, Esq, had notice served
upon Hon. Geo. w. Julian, on Wednes-
day lost, Of his intention to contest HE
election for seat in Congress from this
District, aud setting forth in detail the
points upon which he should adduce
proofs. We saw a copy of tho document
and observed that it recapitulates someten
ora dozen counts, embracing such grounds
Of complaint as the public are already
familiar with. Whether they are such az
will make case before the present Con-
gress, is somewhat doubtful, as the MAORI
ty being Republican, will doubtless give
the benefits Of all questionable matter in
favor Of the sitting member. But in con-
nection with this, it must be remembered
that Dan Voorhees, seat will be contested,
which presents rice rfrsd case, aud the
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-12-11

was then three days march from
where ! had left my train Of supplies, and
knew that wagons would not follow me, az
the trail had led ne over a section Of
country SO cut up by ravines and other
distractions that cavalry could with diff
6cul,y move over Il. The supplies
carried from the train on the persons Of
the men were exhausted. Ny men, from.
loss OF sleep and hard service, were wearied
out; my horses were ia the same condition
for want OF forage. therefore began my
return march about 8 =. NJ, and found
my train Of supplies At this point (it hav.
ing accomplished only sixteen miles. since
left it, In the excitement Of the fight,
as wall as ia seif-deionse, ii. so happened
that some Of tho squaws aud fsv chill
dren were killed and wounded, The lat
ter have brought with me, aud they re-
ceive oil the needed attention the circun.
stances Of the case permit. Many Of the
squaws were taken with arms In their
hands, aud several Of my command are
known TO have been wounded by them,
The desperate character Of the combat
may 10 inferred from tho fact that after
the battle the bodies OF ,hiriy-elght dead
warriors were found In small rayine near
tho village in which they had posted
themselves.
l now have TO report the loss suffered
by own command: | regret TO mention
among the killed, Major Joel III. Elliott,
and Capt, Louis w. Hamilton, and nine.
teen enlisted uen, in wounded includes
three officers and eleven enlisted men, 10
oil thirty five. OF the officers, Byt Lieut.,
Col. Albert Barni,x, Captain Seventh
Cavalry, IL seriously IL not mortally woup-
dod. Byt Lieut. Col, J w. Custar. aud
Second Lieut. j u. March, Seventh Cpval-
~. are slightly wounded. Bvt Lieut..
Col II. w. Benteen had his horse shot
under him by son Of "Blaek Kettle.
whom he afterward killed COL Barniiz,
before receiving his wound, killed two
warriors.
| can not sufficiently commend the ad :
mirable c0nd net Of tue officers and men.
This command has marched constantly
five days, amid terrible SNOW storms and
over rough country covered by more
than twelve inches Of snow. Officers And
oen have slep, IN the snow without tents
The night preceding the attack, officers
and men stood at their horses heads Eos
hours, awaiting the moment ofaltuck, aud
this, too, when the temperature was fai
below the freezing point They have en-
dured every pryation, and fought with
unsurpassed gallantry agalus. powerful
and well.armed foe, aud from irst 10 last
| have not heard single murnur; but,
on the contrary, the officers and men Of
tho several squadrons aud onpanies
seemed to vie with each other 10 their At.
,eniion to duty aud their patience and
perseverance, under difficulties, Every
officer. man, scout aud Indian guide, did
their full duty.
! only regret the loss OF The gallant
spirits who fell Ia the "battle Of the
Washila, F" Those whose loss We are call
ed upon to dcpote sspe among our brayesi
aud best
Respectfully subscribed,
q a. CusTAR,
H.. Col 7,h Cav, B'y, Maj Gen, U. 5. A,
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-12-11

Brick POmerOy's New York Dsmocraf
Is after some ofour leading Democratic pol
iticians. We hope he dou't mean sona-
tor Hendricks or Mr.. Voorhees, a Co.
Here Is what he says;
Spor TnEM.v-lt is said that certain
protested Democrats in Indiana are be-
coming "soIt' on Grant, IA they have been
on Andy johnson. Between johnson
aud the "whisky ring" they have not
known where they belonged, aud whom
they served. They are the same parties
who sold out the Democracy Of the West
at the Democratic National Convention
here last July. Now they are ready to
affiliate with the moderate Jacobin, If they
can retain Federal Office by it. Let them
be followed up and opposed.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-12-11

mentwould require self-deninI hardly
TO be expected from minority in power.-
Yeti cap be introduced in no other way
Asintimascd, therefore, We do not an
tieipaie any good from reopcniug this
Fundamental question, and sstem ping a
transformation Of this essential feature Of
our government, II is better to render
9uypyessnt system secure by greater safe,
guards, leaving to time the completion OF
the single change most desiricd, aud al
ready nearly accomplished through, indie,
pendent State action. 80 III ~ IL.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-12-11

l. To give time for collecting the gold
wherewith 10 redeem the notes.
2. To permit business %, accommodate
itself gradually to the coming clauge.
8. 10 relieve debtors a. far as possible
from the disadvantages which would fall
upon them through too sudden aud
rapid iucrsase in-the value of money be-
fore they can pay their debts. e
"A. correspondent of the New York
World states Senator Mortons views as
psisgDNly ,sivss sohiapha':
II prapozs- a reiurn 10 specie Payments
aud coptepplate fixing a time by law, say
the Tn fJAhuhry or July 1871, for DO
ginning. the redemption Of the greenblck
currency. THIS for several reasons: First,
10 give nbtiee,to the country that every.
body mo y prepare for Il, make their con
ffaetA aud adj uvt tbeir business according
~, second, 70 Five lime forthe payment Of
tho gitat body oi'ihe existing debt among
tile people bciorosit arrives; ihird,tto give
TING 10 collect the amount Of gold ncces-
sary 10 beidn redemption by fesetving the
surplus gold inisl'e lsessuEy and that which
IN 10 sccruess by fixing the time for re-
dsmpiioh "a ifixed,value i consider, will be
given TO the groenbaek note, which will
gradually appreciates aathe time approach
es for redemp ton, when ii will be at par,
asd bat little yolds be required, as the
green backs .thsn,ebeine OF equal value,
will be far moro convenient In business
than gold. - fsa
lam opposed -sfurthcr contraction mr..
III rcdcmpiiob begins Then contraction
will place AyiIhe act Of redemption,
the billsafedeemedp boing cancelled. but
their place willsbe filed by gold aud sill
veSwhlch will ihen bo poured Into the
volume Of currency. The process will he
aw gradual rs 20 cease TO excite the atten-
iion ofshs people twill carry with II q
public confidence aud take place without
crash OF con, asion. The return TO spe-
Gle ply men,s wall settle oil questions about
the mode of paying the honda, restore
confidence In business and revive trade.
Thsiilow of'poidlfrom the country TO Eu.
rope can only be checked by creating q
dcnsntl for itht home for q currency, In
every country whore legal tender paper
currency has boon established II has driv.
en- gold and silver from circulation, aud
IN eFeut part out of the country. 4 The
only way 10 call home orr gold and keep
the product Of our mi nep, Is by rointro.
ducing u asa partof the currency. lai.H
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-12-11
The Electoral Vote.

The Electors for indiana chosen st
the Presidential election assembled In the
hall Of the House Of Representatives at
ten o'clock "Wednesday morning Of last
week. The following wOro present;
Thomas II. Nelson and benjamin r.
claypool, electors for the State y, large.
Isl Dlsiric,-Anircw H. Robinson.
2pd District William +. Jones.
Bird pIsirss.< John Schwartz. ~
9Th Disirict-John II fsrquhpr
9th Samuel r. 0ylcr.
9Th Distriet.-Robert w. Harrison.
9Th Dis,rIet-Jsmes NJ. Justice.
9th DIstriet-Joshua II. Melleu.
10Th District =. Ilascall.
llth Dlstrict-R Robert y. Dwiggins.
The Eleetor oiiho Sixth District. Hon.
ElIbu u, Rose, did not appear, and the
other members proceeded, as provided by
tho law, TO m election, to OIL the vacancy.
Hou. iloralio q. Noweomb was chosen 10
take Mr.. Roses place, completing the
Boards Hon. u. +. Clsypool, Of Con-
nersyillo, was made Chairman, and Col
II. W, Harrison, Of Lebanon, Secretary,
The electors proceeded to vote for Pres.
ident aud vIco President respectively.
For the hrst, Ulysses s. Grant received
lhlrteca votes, aud for the second schuy.
Ter Colfax received thirteen votes.
Three copies Of the certificate aud lis,
Of votes were made oui--one TO DO mailed
TO the President Of the United States Sen.
alci one to be deposited with the Jedgc Of
the United States District Court for the
District Of Indiana, aud the third to be
transmitted by the hands Of special mess
senger to Washington, D. Q.
Hon. Thomas H. Nelson was chosen
Messenger, to carry the vote to Washing
ton. Fos sf
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-12-11

% Wednesday,. the I'd inst, tho E'ec-
toral College met Mt the capitals of their
respective statssto deposit their ballots
for presidepi, thus taking the Gnal'siep 10
out tho nations will. Thu follow
ing tables Of the popular vote aud official
msjorilies. as far as sscertaioed, will there.
fore DO read with interest a. the present
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-12-11

same general rule Of action which would
oua Voorhees, will Gust Julian. So that
the question wills arise. not that they love
Julian less, but do they bate Voorhees,
moreY Will they have Reid aud Garter
or Julian and voorhees7 We shall see
in due time Richmond Running Bird.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-12-11

We do not desire to "crow" over any
one, but we must acknowledge that we
.sfeel our oats" some, whom we realize our
independence. Whilst the poor devils, on
Radical newspapers are compelled 70 30
without any extra fxin's" for their
Thanksgiving dinner, We OF the Demo-
cratic faith can eat orr roosters, - Rush
vile Jacksonian.