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The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1868-08-20

of their relative excellences is no longer con-
sidered necessary.
OUR NEW F1NLL Y MACHINE,
which has been brought to perfection regardless
of time, labor, or xp"nse, is now confidently
presented to the public incomparably the
Rksr EWING MACHINE IN EXIsrEvCE.
Tire machine in question is SIMPLE. COM
PACT, DURaBL and BEAUTIFUL. 1t
ia quiet, light running, and CAPABLE OF PER
FORMING A RANGE AND VARIETY OF WORK never
before attempted upon single Machine, using
either Silk, Twist, Linen or Cotton Thread
and sewing with equal facility the very finest
and coarsest materials, and anything between
the two extremes, in the most beautiful and
substantial manner. It's attachments for Hem
ming, Braiding, Cording. Tucking, Quilting,
Telling, Trimming. Binding. &c, are NOVEL
and PRACTICAL, and have been invented and
adjusted especially for this Machine
New designs of the Unique, q Useful and Pop
ular Folding Tops and Cabinet Gases, peculiar
to the Machines manufactured by this Compa-
ny, have been prepared for enclosing the new
Machine.
A faint idea, however. can at best be con-
veyed through the medium of (necessarily)
limited advertisement and we therefore urge
every person in quest of Sewing Machine by
all means to exa mine and test, if they can pos
sbly do so, all the leading rival Machines be-
fore making a purchase. A selection can then
be made understandingly. Branches or agen-
eies for supplying the Singer Machines will
be found in nearly every city and town through
out the civilized world. where Machines will
be cheerfully exhibited and any information
promptly furnished. Or communications may
be addressed to
The Singer Manufacturing connnanv-
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1868-08-20

I ICENSE NOTICE.-The following
AL persons have filed petitions for Tavern
and Eating House Licenses in the Clerks Of
fee of the Court of Quarter Sessions of Cam
bria county, which will be presented to the
Judges OF said Court on the first Monday of
September next:
Tavern-Samuel Kennedy, Johnstown Bor
4th ward; Joseph Shoop, Milville Borough.
Eating House-Geo. Heuser and A Krnuse,
Sd ward, Johnstown Bor. John Belzner, Con
emaugh Borough.
GEO. c. K. ZAHM, Clerk.
Ebensburg, Aug, 30, lsG8..3t.
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e Singer Manufacturing Company,
45S BROADWAY,
N z w " O r X

PHILADELPHIA OFFICE, 1106 CHESTNUT STREET.
ESQ. T. ROBERTS, Agent for Ebensburg
and vicinity, keeps these Machines constantly
for sale at his store ON High street. The pub
lie are respectfully invited to call and see them
in operation. Instructions given free. Ma
chimes sold at city prices EoFREIGHT CHARGED.
Also, Siuger's Needles, Oil, Silk and Cotton
always on hand. taug 20.-ly.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1868-08-20

IN nm PRIME CIGARS just re-
lU.UUU ceive6 at NJ. L. Oatmau's, one
door east of Freeman" Office. Also, large
stock of the best brands of Chewing Tobacco.
Cigars al wholesale Price.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1868-08-20
LAND FOR SALE. :

w AEU ABLE LAND cOh SALE. -
V The undersigned offers for sale. on tie
most reasonable teruRs, TRACT OF Ian y
situated in Chest township. Cambria county.
within two miles of st. Augustine, containing
95 ACRES, about 20 of which are cleared, with
. GOOD House and Barn and a thriving orchard
and excel ent water on the premises. The land
is productive. in good repair and under good
fence. An indisputable title viii be given
Inquire on the premises, or of Mr.. Jshn Doug
lass or J. J. Burns, Esq st: Augustine:
CATHARINE DOUGHERTY.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1868-08-20

ITs Coon EFFECTS ARE PERMANRET.-In
this it differs from all hair dyes. BY its use
Iuxurient growth is guaranteed, natural
color and gloss are restored. One trial will
cause you to say tins of Mrs S. A ALIENS
IMPROVED (ncsO style) HAIR REsToRER or
DRKssINa. in one 5othe.) Every Drugg st
sells it. Price One Dollar. aug g. I'm.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1868-08-20

GEO NJ. READE. Esq, has removed to his
fne new law Office, in the building recently
erected by him on Centre street, from High.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1868-08-20

SUCCEssFUL.-Ore Of the most successful
business men in :his community is Mr.. Geo.
Huntley, who is seldom idle notwithstanding
the stagnation in business circles every ywkere.
This success can only be accounted for by
the fact that in his stock is to be found such
articles as are needed in every household, on
every farm, and in every workshop, and the
further fact that he is liberal, accommoCat-
ing and enterprising dealer. Such men de
serve success, and we trust our readers will
literally patronize Dir. II.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1868-08-20

PUBLIC ATTENTION is invited to "HOUSE-
HOLD GAS MACHINE" advertisement in
this issue by David Jones. Phila. This Ma
chine commends itself to public favor,
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1868-08-20

DoING GooD.-Clothing the naked is one
of the seven corporal works Of mercy, and
the one which L. Cohen & Bro, of the great
New York Clothing Hall, Johnstown, are
specially prepared to perform to the entire
satisfaction of all men and boys who desire
to be Gheaply, comfortably and sfashionably
clad in the best of garments.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1868-08-20

ATTENTION Attention is invited to the
Singer Sewing Machine advertisement in
our paper today, and particular attention
is invited to the fact that our neighbor. Mr.
G. Il. Roberts, is agent for the sale of these
justly celebrated Machines, as we'll as for
the Grover & Baker and Howe Sewing
Machines-three of the best makes, by all
odds, before the public. Go and examine
them, and judge of their respective merits.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1868-08-20
OUR NEW FAMILY
SEWING MACHINE ! |!

The superior merits of the "Singer'' Ma
chimes over all others, either for Family use er
Manufacturing purposes, are we'll established
and SO generally admitted, that an enumeration
of their relative excellences is no longer con-
sidered necessary.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1868-08-20

DUTY.-It is duty We owe to ourselves
as we'll as to those dependant upon us to
lay up something for old age, and this can
only be Done by living economically while
young. One of the surest methods Of prac>
tising economy is to buy your dry goods and
groceries at Thompson's famous cheap store
on High street, where the best of everything
is sold at very low prices.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1868-08-20

Our METRoPoL1s.-What New York is to
the country Johnstown is to Cambria county,
and what Stewards establishment is 20 New
York Meyers store is 10 Johnstown. The
largest, the best, the most varied and cheap
est stock of ladies' dress and millinery goods
outside of city l;mits.can be found at Meyers
emporium, Parke's Hall, Main street, Johns
town.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1868-08-20

STILL ANoTHKR.-We notice elsewhere,
as probably the last of the season, picnic
to be held at st. Augustine, but have since
learned that there is still another to be given
at Loretto two days later. Those who ap-
preciate enjoyment of so pleasant nature
may as we'll finish up the work by partici-
pating with our Loretto friends on Thursday
next, 9th inst, as it is for deserving pur-
pose. The finest grove in the county is to
be the scene of this festival, and those who
have the matter in hand will see that all
visitors shall be made happy.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1868-08-20
Il. E. SELLERS & co. ,
.RDINANCES AND BYLAWS

For sale by a. A. BARKER for Ebensburg
and vicinity. ic II, '6S.-ly.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1868-08-20

B.-There is nothing cabalistic about
these three letters. They simply stand as
the initials for Very Sure Bargains" to
Very Sensible Buyers" at ''V. s. Barker's,"
and you may depend upon it there is more
truth than poetry in this rendering of their
meaning. No better stock of goods than
Barker's is kept in Eoensburg. aud no bet
ter bargains can be had anywhere.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1868-08-20

Prothy's Office. Ebensburg, Aug. I9, 1868.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1868-08-20

THE MORE MAN LIVES THE LoNeER
He FINDS OUT."-Not othiDg that we know
of confirms the above sage conclusion more
forcibly than the fact that every day hosts
of people are discovering the fact that the
store of r. r. Davis is the one at which to
buy the right kind of goods at the right
kind of prices. The closing out sale Of sum-
mer goods is very attractive at this establish
ment Just now. Go and buy.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1868-08-20

PASSING AwAY.-The last Of the summer
months has almost run its course, and as
the time will soon be around for laying in a
stock Of goods for the fall trade, buyers will
find It to their advantage to call just now at
H. A. Shoemaker & Co.'s cheap store, where
all goods are being sold at the very lowest
figures in order to make room for other goods
suitable to the approaching season.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1868-08-20

"THE COOP TINE COMING. AS probably
the last outdoor festival of the present sum-
mer, we announce a grand picnic at st.
Augustine on Tuesday next, 25th inst, on
behalf of the handsome church edifice at
that place. Of course there will be no end
to the pleasant enjoyment and rich feasting
afforded by our genial, whole'souled friends at
St. Augustine on this occasion, and every one
who visits the pic-uic may expect abundant
creature comforts and ample enjoyment of a
social, agreeable and innocent character
Go by all means, and put in a day of real
genuine recreation among those who know
how to do the agreeable most effectually.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1868-04-24
as greatly in debt 20 he was tefore
hs~aaade the ehanes?y j>Faite ~
IL Al N. f.a n L In. n nnsrnsad ALa

as greatly in debt she was before
hssaade the ehan9e?s i>Fal.e III
Having thus frankly. y.answsrsd tLe
interrogations. Of the. Tribune, n will
Tin !li return respond nila, to these csc qpes-
IT IT The ave!swenty bonds arc.
payable ia. coin. Why was il not ex-
pressed in the law authorizing their
creation, ~ it was in the ten-forty
bonds? If the editor Of the Tribune
should draw two notes, one payab bic
expressly in COIN, and the other not
containing those words, would he
consider ls thhse latter the same as iA' the
L,g.l.tsnder sreenLacks have
been declared legal BY the courts,
and have been used to discharge all
private debts contracted in gold be-
fore the law was passed. Why
should they not be equally good to
discharge debts Of the Government
that were contracted in greenbacks
when they were worth but fifty cents
on 1 dollar, and which were not cx-
pected to be paid in gold? - =
8. Is the bondholder entitled to
different or better money than the
farmer, mechanic, laborer, soldier
and pensioner receive for their
debts, and, if so, will the Tribune
tell the reason of the distinction?
4. Would the bondholdcr be bad
ly treated who lent money to the
Government when legal-tenders
were worth fifty cents on the dollar,
if be should now be paid in legal
teudcrs worth seventy cents, he in
the meantime haying received thir-
ty per cent. in gold (worth forty
Eve per cent. in legal l-tendcrs) in
the last i've years, together with en-
tire exemption I. ON State and local
taxation. "A 49,, -. ~
5. lit is reputation to pay the
Eve twenty bonds in the same mon
ey which every body else takes for
their debts, what was it when the
Republican legislatures Of New
York, Pennsylvania aud Ohio paid
the interest on their State debts,
contracted in gold, in lcgal-tenders?
g., Is it good policy to put off
the payment Of the National debt
for twenty. thirty or forty years. un-
til We have paid it two, three or
four times oyer -ip interest, and then
have to pay the, principal at last?
(. Why should not ths bondholler
pay hi. school. road and police
taxes like ether; people, aud why
should they ts asssssed, in addition
to bis own taxes. upon the poor FARM
cr,. laboror and mechanic:.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1868-04-24
FOR SALE.

A building On Elm Street, asxt door to
Durham House, we'll situated for any kind
ef business, now occupied - . billiard
room. The ,buildiAg is 20x75, and caa b
bought for two-thirds its value. We are
bound to 70 out q the business. Don't be
.Agraid o{ > good bargain. For particulars
(niavsJ HERoLD / DIFrENpERFER.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1868-04-24
For Sale or Exchange.

EvOUR hundred and twenty acres of
I good farming land, in Mitchell Co.,
Iowa. three quarters 81 I mile from
Bsowa,ille. Also house and lot in New
Oregon, Howard Co. Iswa.
Apply to n. A. GooArieA, n okce Of
Goodrich 4 Mead, Cresco, Iowa. noe
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1868-04-24
BRICK !.

would say to the public that have
made calculations to burn three hundred
thousand brick this summer, and woald
b glad y coueract any. quAntity coon.
The eaalisy Of the hrick is we'll known.
". B. DODSON.
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Laws Or IOWA.
Y P.slisl "a - Authority. !
caAHrxR 81

An Acr 10 enable munieipal and
public corporations at their cleo
tion to settle. adjust aud COM
pound their indebtedness, and TO
provide for the issue ofnew Bonds,
and for the payment Of such new
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1868-04-24
FOR SALE!4

CHEAP. for CaslA. house and two
lots in the village Of Cresco. The house
is story and half high and commodi-
ously arranged for dwelling, = fine col
isetisa e ArSy, and . s.od w.h on
For particulars enquire at this Office or
of G. @. .6CHRkLENGRR
3O-sl seq, v.f Cresco Iowa.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1868-04-24
Lime! Lime !!

A choice quality Of fresh burnt lime may
be found ut Garvcrs, about half way be-
tween forreston and Lime Springs. 1t il
the intention to keep . supply constantly
excellent
fn4ftf Forcston Aug. 90 1867.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1868-04-24
MILLINERY!
MRS. kNJWL Is q co,
Millin.rs 4 gr.ssnlaksrs,
Having received q, large assortment Of
Spring aud Summcr GOODS

ofl6slxsEStsfaSkials And beSG1aslity,. in
vitc the ladies who wish to make good bar
gains to call and examine them before pur-
sha.sipk eeeNl1re. Encouraged, By the
pdkrSax1e ~Sahase roeetved in Tie psstswe
are determined not to be out-dons in the
Custom work promptly attcsded y and
warranted to give satisfaction.
ING MACHINE one of the best r. the
world for families.
Don't forget, our store Il in the Brick
Block over Chapin's Hardware store.
n47tf] CaEsco April, l, 1858.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1868-04-24
d HUBBARD 4 Co.

fs% -. DEALE1s II IA
watchet, Clocks, Jewelry, Silver-ware,
Pianoes, Mclodeons, Sheet Music, y
Music Books, &C., &c.
ftra MAIN STREET, NEXT DOOR 70 BANK.
Nc Gr0gOF, Iowa.
- -aa -t nl3.
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If he groans under the taxation
of his town lots or surplus lands,
let him sell them and invest the
proceeds in this favored" security.
Tie truth Is, that ! large portion Of
those who thus argue against the
exemption Of the bonds from, State
and local taxation. are either igno-
rant, Of the truth Of the matter. or
were afraid, during the war, and
are now. Of risking their means by
an investment IN public stocks.
They have no confidence IN the
bonds, and hate the loyal holders Of
them IS they hated the war and all
things growing out Of It. JAY
Cookies Letter. y '....'s
Ofcoufsc self your homestead, and
invest it, n. bonds ifyo9wan to get
clear Of laying taxes. bat when
sterybody follows this advice, who
is TO keep mp the government. Who
will pay the the three hundred mil
lion necessary. annually? Who will
pay the interest in gold on the bonds?
What clap trap to talk about the
'.loil'' holders Of bonds ~ If those
who are not able or willing to in
vest in these government promises.
were not worthy citizens or entitled
to as much regard. ''Is it not dis
respectful to speak Of citi.cns in
this fiippant manner. .'"--Warren
Ledger. 3 aaa s'st
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1868-04-24
vxylLLlAM EDWARDS,

Would respectfully announces that he IS
prepared to give his attention to
MAKING 4 REPAIRING WAGONS,
at Crssco, Iowa, and NIL work II his trade.
Plows constantly Oh hand Of the best
Ratseras, cheap for cash. 2.st.>
FIVE TOOTHED cULTlvATORS, &c.
~ Shop south Of. the Empire House.
Creseo, April -, 1867. 33tf]
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1868-04-24
Wants to Put q Paddock on
Him.

The New York Tribune evidently
believes that if General GRASr opens
his mouth the people will perceive
his, u-6tncss for, the. Presidential
Office. 1t cntrcats him to observe
silencc-to keep dark. It would
doubtless be glad to put paddock
upon his lips. Hear it: --;lt.
but if Gepcral Grant wants to
be a successful candidate let him
maiutain his silence. never mako q
speech about agrarianism. or pro-
pose any plan for tho resumption Of
specie payments. Nothing is moro
common than for : politician to oo,n-
nit suicide by cutting his own throat
with his tongae-a fact, which shows
what great thing it j. to be
eloquent. - .z.t s.,t.a.a,
The Tribune remembers the old
fable Of the beast who donned the
lions skin. md who did very w.ll
in that character until bis voice
betrayed the deception.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1868-04-24
pARAELL = MYERS, ~
BLACkSNlTHS, Z
West side Of Elm street, adjoining Edwards
IrRk&co IOWA.

Would respectfully say that they are pre-
pcrcd TO give their entire attentioa TO
blacksmithing in ail ito branches. Parnell
being IN experienced horse-shoer will give
particular attention to that department.
Plows repaired pr -nptly ard il eplen-,
mid style.
d47m8l CREscO Iowa Oct, 18th. 1851.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1868-04-24

MA''''''1':'" "
New Oregon Ledge No. 15O
Of F. and A. u. hold their regular COM
munications Tuesday ON or before the full
Moon Of each month. Visiting brethern
in good standing are. invited to attend.
NJ. NJ. MOON W. NJ.
53v61 WV. II PARKINSON, Sccty.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1868-04-24
IlEALINa POOL,
Ax1 HOUSE or MERCY.

Howard Association Reports, for YOUNG
MEN, on the CRIME or SOLITUDE, and
che ERRORS, ABUSES and DISEASES
WhicA 1estr<y tho lsaD(y powers, ald cre-
ate impedinlcntst MARRIAGE, with sure
means of relief. Sent in sealed letter en-
vplopss, frcs Of charge. Address, DR.. J.
SKlLLEN HOU0HrON, Howard Associ-
alton, Philadelphia ia. 25v6
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1868-04-24
.. -. m !. M. Jones'.
ls;s.tls.: Ofsai.S. Ncladrons.

l.;sNs llfsai'S McladrOnS,
SHEET MUSIC, MUSIC BOOKS,
Aud General Musical Merchandise.
The Amc'ieom Organ is'she BesA
Vocal and Instrum entail Inst sucticn Given.
TUNING 4 REPAIRING.
Al IhArNmsnts are fally ksrfaatsd and
kept repaired aud tuned'for TWO years.
McGREaos, Iowa.
Sov7l June Z, 1866.
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Having had many years experience Ms =
teacher Of music In the nrst class Semina-
ries IF The East, woald respectfully inform
the citizens Of Cresco and vicinity, that
she Il now ready to give Instruction upon
Plane, Organ Or Hslodsen.
Tuition payable one half in advance. No
deduction made for lessons missed only in
cases Of severe illness.
Referen c es, Prof. G.. r Roof,
Chicago; HERR OTrO Fox, Brooklyn;
JAMES WHITNEY and E. H. FRosT, Boston
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1868-04-24
IOIlN McNAMARA
BLACKSMITH.

OPFOsiTB TN1 B1IOK BLOCK, CABsCO.
Will givc prompt attention to horse shoeing
snd al kinds Of blacksn,ithing.
- to work and prices.
Terms, invariably cash on delivery
xfWork. nl2-9
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BANNING.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK or
DkcORAh, IOWA.
<50.OoO, CapitaE
3-lo L, $. Notes and all other Govern
ment Ronls bought and sold. also County
Warrants. Notes. Mortgages and other Sc
curities. .-DRAFTS on all points bought
aud soll.-MONEY deposited for six
nssthsprssngcr viii draw sixsIer CENT in
tcrest.
OAR REcTORx.
ALeXIo RRADisH, G. .. DicExRAAN,
JAS II. EAsroN. D. W. MArrksoN,
C. n. GpDbARD.
JAs.N. EAsTON. I. ". BUADick,
President. Cashier.
y7n31 June 1866.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1868-04-24

IOHN ID. JONES.
# So AsktE#
LINE sPRINGs, lows. ~
Manufacturer of
Harnesses, Brides Collarr, Whips, &C.
would call the especial attention. Of the
public to his new harness shop. opposite
the Drug Store at the old village Of Lime
spring.. NV"
All kinds Of repairing, - alss carriage
trimming done promptly and at reasona-
ble rates.
ALL WORK WARRANTED.
March 10th, 1868. nl6,v9
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-04-30

where one is in course of erection. One
passenger and one freight train leave New
Orleans daily, and double dailies will be
put on as soon as the business of the road
justifes it The passenger train goes through
to Canton in liz hours. Through freight ar
engagements have been completed for Boston,
New York, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, Balti-
more, Louisville, st. Louis, Atlanta and
Charleston, and freight can be carried from
New York by way of Louisville, or the
Tennessee "Air Line" at from fifteen to
twenty per cent less than is now
paid for freight and insurance by steamer.
No bids have been received to lease the
proposed extension from Canton to the Ten
nessee river via Aberdeen. The company
cannot carry on this extension at present, for
want of the necessary means, and Northern
capitalists have not been disposed to invest in
it pending the unsettled condition of political
affairs. Nevertheless the extension, which, it
will be remembered, was an important part of
the original project, is becoming in the words
of the report, vitality important to enable
the New Orleans, Jackson and Great Northern
Railroad to compete with newly-projected
Northeastern routes, especially the one from
New Orleans TO Chattanooga via Mobile, which
will reduce, considerably, the time to Wash
ington, and will entitle it to carry the United
States mails, unless a corresponding reduc-
ton of distance can be made on the New
Orleans, jackson and Great Northern Railroad
via Aberdeen and Decatur, where that road
would have the advantage of connecting
directly with the Memphis and Charleston and
the Nashville and Selma roads, the latter
being already finished to Decatur"
The holders of bonds are gradually
coming into the arrangement made
with English bond holders in 1866,
which will place them in their original posi-
ton, with their first mortgage lien on the
road. The amount of coupons funded is
1924, 600, leaving to be funded about $780,
600. The floating debt is so arranged that it
can be paid at maturity. Nothing has yet
been done to settle the small note issue,
(S105, 1907 but it is hoped that the receipts of
the company will soon warrant its gradual re-
demption. The total Indebtedness of the
company, Floating and bonded) is now put
at S4, 725, 900.