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region Of the city. For this indulgence of
Singular proclivity Samson has been seized oy the
Ptilistines. and now sojourns Within the piliared
chambers of the Parish Prison.
BAKER MAY CLOSE the registration offices when
ever be likes, in order to discourage Democrats
from attending In order to be registered but his
aItful and unprincipled subterfuges shall not avail
his party or his instigstors. Every man entitled
to vote in the parish of Orleans is going to vote
at the next presidential election, II he can prove
he has used proper diligence in trying to get bis
registration papers.
THERE is ONE THING we cannot help suggesting
to all club professions, presentations and mass
meetings, and that is, make way, SO far as you
possibly can, without breaking your ranks, for
the passage of the city cars. The simple sugges-
ton, we believe, will induce every club Of either
party to make the coveted allowance.
A MEETING OF SUFFERERS BY THE OVERFLOW
was called to meet at No. 205 Canal street. yester
day ct III A. NJ, but not more than half dozen
persons presented themselves, and In consequence
nothing was done.
THE BACK sALARIEs of the school teachers.
from Jsnuary 20 August inclusive, will be paid ct
the Boys Central High School, on Burgundy
street, to-day.
THERE IS AN EGG PEDDLER In the upper part
Of the First District, who begins his rounds at
early dawn every morning. His howl, "hekks,"
is repeated six or eight times on every square.
His voice 10 as loud and discordant as that OF q
steamboat calliope. He is nuisance, and should
be abated.
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rHR ORESOENT'S DISPATCHES.
WASHINGTON.
THE PENNSYLVANIA CANVASS.
Chase Denies that he has Declared
for Grant and Colfax.
THE CAMILLA RIOT.
Naturalization Treaty with Great
Britain.
LOCAL ELECTIONS IN DELAWARE DEMOCRATIC.

wAsHINGTos, Oct. 9.-Much interest is excited
by the PeDpt yivania canvass. Democratic canvas
ssrs claim the State by zoe majority. The
Radicals claim IL by $1,000.
Chief Justice Chase authorizes the contradiction
of the statement that he has declared for Grant
and Colfax.
Capt. wells's report developes no new facts re.
gsrdibg the Camilla riot. The report concludes,
" From what ! could learn, the c0ored people
and whites were pesceably disposed towards each
oiher. In my investigation Of this matter was
materially assisted by Maj. Howard, and upon my
arrival at Camilla the citizens of that place sp-
should be investigated. Up to the date of my visit
here, DO action had been taken by the civil au-
tboriiies of the county, nor had any inquest been
held over the bodies of the killed."
Gen. Howard indorses sibley's report to Scho-
field as follows:
"Sir-I have the honor to for ward to you the
sfidsvts sent me by Gen. Sibley with regard to
the Csmilla riot The general says that no action
whatever has been taken by the civil authorities
at this date, October 9th, owards bringing the
guilty parties TO punishment. and no inquest was
held upon the bodies, nor investigation had, ex-
cept by the bureau and Capt. Mills, by the order
Of the commanding officer of the district of Geor
gs, xhose report had heen forwarded to the CON-
mandiI G officer of the department of the South"
He further says: 1t Is not believed possible to
to bring the guilty parties to punishment through
the civil authorities of Mitchell county, they being
Engaged in the affair. and no unbiased jury could
GeD Sibley makes no further remarks which re.
late to this Iiot, but simply submits the afidavts
tcgetber with private letter from an officer 10
that county. who makes special request that it
be not published.
The government of the United States and En-
gland are diligently engaged on q naturaliz alton
treaty.
Internal revenue receipts to-day, s255 900. Geo.
A. Trenholm, once secretary of the Confederate
treasury, is delegate to the triennial Episcopal
convention, at New York.
A iull cabinet was present to-day, for the first
time in three months.
The local elections in Delaware resulted favor
ably TO the Democrats.
Chief Justice Chase goes to Savannah next
week 10 hear several important cases. His pres
ence there is rendered necessary by the death of
Judge Wayne. He will then hold court in Raleigh,
unless called TO Richmond to hear Mr.. Davis's
trial.
Chase will take no active part in politics. but
continue his opposition to Radical excesses aud
has no doubt that Seymour will administer the
government on constitutional principles.
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HARKKrs.

LONDON, Oct. 9-Noon.-Consols, 9is Bonds,
IA.
LIVERPOOL, Oct. 9.-Cotton steady. Sales 5000
bales. Sales for the week 900 bales. Of which
1900 were for export and $4,000 for specul alton.
Stock on hand Az 000 bales, Of which SO 900 bales
are American. Tallow ass.
PARIS, Oct. y-Bulion In the Bank of France
has decreased q, 900 600 francs.
LIVERPOOL, Oct. 9-Afternoon.-Cotton steady
and rather more active. Sales will reach 10000
bales. Stock aloat 5ll 900 bales, of which ii 900
bales are American. Lard firm. Fine Rosin l5s.
Cd.
HAvRE, Oct. Cotson-Tres ordinsire LBS.
LONDON, Oct. 9-Evening. 94sG9i9.
Bonds 74l.
FRANKFORT, Oct. 9.-Bonds irmer aud higher
".
LIVERPOOL, Oct. Evening.-Cotton dull.
Middling uplsnds l0sd., middllng Orleans I0,.
Flour 27s. Wheat heavy-red on the spot los. I'd.
Corn frmer, 3Ss. Provisions quiet
HAVANA. Oct. 9.-Sugar quiet, Nos. 10 to II,
7A0S reals; Nuscovados quiet. fair 10 good rein
ing 7a@sc molssses dull, clsyed 3lGSac.; Mus.
Flour steady sll 50@l2. Hams common salted
Isle; sugar.curec 22c. Sterling exchange lSQ
l4Ic. premium. Federal currency 25026c. dis
count.
Nav YORK, Oct. 9.-Flour active and a shade
frmer; Southern brands steady. Wheat lower;
white Michigan 50 55. Corn excited; mixed West
ern 81 1901 10; white 81 20Gl 81; yellow 81 %.
Pork s29. Other provisions unchanged. Sugar
firm. MOlasses nominal. Frelghts on grain lower;
unchanged on cotton. Money continues easy;
demand readily met at cal. with exceptions at
y cent. The general stock market closed dali
but steady. Sub treasury balance SIC SOC, 900.
52Os Of '62, ll2l; Of 64, ll0l; of 65 ll0s; ditto
new. 1854; of '67, 10ss; Of S. 1891. 10-40s. los.
Nav YORK. Oct. 9.-Cotton more active aud &c.
better. Sales 4l00 bales. Middling uplands 25c.
Whisky raw free 81 27. -.
CINCINNATI, Oct. 9.-Flour and wheat firm and
unchanged. Corn 9Sc.@si. Rye 81 3s9l 40.
Oats 59@60c. Whisky held at 81 80. Pork
$50 5O@3l. Bulk shoulders l2c.; sides l4sc. Ba-
COP shoulders l3lc.; clear rlb sides l6sc.; clear
sides l7Ic. Hams 1s3@l9ac. Butter 34G3Sc.
Eggs 22c. Apples s20l. Hay sl69l9.
ST. LOUIS. Oct. 9.-Tobacco frm-ranges from
So to $50. Flour-supertine S. 1905. Wheat a
shade lower. Corn 93995c. Oats 52055c.
Pork $50 80. Bulk shoulders l2c.; sides Ice.
Bacon-sides l6lGl73c.; shoulders l3lc. Lard
lSl@l9c. Whisky 81 30.
LOUISVILLE, Oct. 9.-Tobacco sitter light re-
cepts. Sales 80 hhds. lugs to medium leaf IS IS
6sl3 %. Superfne Flour Sc 25G6 so. Wheat
81 95Cl2 05. Old Corn in bulk 81 new ear Coo.
Oats 55c. Rye 81 81. Mess Pork $50 50@s3l.
Lard lsiG20c. Bacon shoulders l3lGl3ac.,
clear rib sides l63@l6lc., clear sides III Gi73.
MOBILE, Oct. 9.-Middling cotton 23tc.; sales
800 bales receipts 2053 bales exports 22l bales
sales of the week $3.50 bales. Exports for the
week 1878 bales cOastwise. Receipts 55s2 bales
Stock on hand l6,2Ol bales.
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FROM EUROPE.

Declaration OF the spanish Junta-Civii and
Rergious Liberts-Rumors that Cuba has
DeelH req for Liberty-slsvery In the Colo
nies.
MApRI D. Oct. 9.-The Junta has made declsr
alton in favor of civil and religious liberty. The
declaration was received with extensive popular
demonstrations. A large number of workmen are
idle in consequence ofthe political agitation; tn e
Junta assures them that work will soon be pro-
vided for all who want il. The rumor is current
that the Duke and Duchess de Montpensier have
been allowed to re-enter Spain. Much excite
ment has been occasioned in Catalonia by the
change in the tariff.
LONDON, Oct. 9.-Rumors are current in Paris
and Madrid that Cuba has declared for inde-
pendence.
The Junta will bring bill before the Cortes
abolishing slavery in the colonies after ten
years.
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FROM ALABAMA.

Legislsture TO Adjourn To-Day-To Reas-
sembie the 2a Novenber-No Election
Hill.
MONTGOMERY, Oct. 9.-Both Houses have
adopted resolution to adjourn tomorrow to re-
assemble on the second day Of November, the
day preceding the presidentia, election. 1t is
generally understood that registration cannot be
completed in time for the election. no election bill
has been passed, and the Legislature will proba-
bly, adjourn without passing one.
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FROM SOUTHWEST PASS.

SOUTHWEST Pass, Oct. ell A. M.-Barometer
1880. Wind NNE. and fresh. Arrived Steam.
ship Darien, Hende. from Havana to V. Perrat.
Bark Hedwig, Bormsnn, from Liverpool, salt to
Mummy. Luling & Co. No departures.
SouTnwEsr Pass, Oct. o.-Barometar 29-o0-
Wind north and light. Arrived: Prussan brig
d. Stenken. Hartragen, sixty days from Rio,
via Santiago de Cuba, coffee to order. Sailed !:
steamship Agnes, schooners Pinkey and John
Frazer.
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Mr.. VIM. NJ. Burwen, editor.in chief OF DeDow's
Review, and one of tie editors Of the New Or
leans Commercial Bulletin, is now en- route to this
and other cities on q mission for the Chamber OF
Commerce OF New Orleans. Louisville, Cincin-
nau and Chicago upon his visiting list, and bis
those cities and this city Of the cordial CO opera
ton Of New Orleans in all measures affecting TOR
good the interests Of the great Mississippi valley
and the West generally. Cordially we extend the
hand Of fraternity and fellowship to Mr.. Burweli,
and we sincerely trust that the officers Of our Ex
change and our prominent business men Will CO.
operate cordially with Mr.. BurveIl. and see that
New Orleans, through this her commercial plen.
ipotentiary, 10 met in the progressive spirit that
marks the epoch.-lSt. Louis Democrat, 6tn.
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RIVER KEws.

vIcKsBUkG, Oct. 9.-Psssed up Magenta, Liz
zie Gill and Homer. with barges, at 8, and Belle
Lee at III o'clock this A. NJ. Passed down: Legal
Tender at 3 P. NJ. River rising. Light frost last
night.
LOUISVILLE, Oct. 9.-River falling-fve feet
full in the canal. The low.pressure steamer
Richmond leaves this port on her first trip for the
season on 18th inst. very heavy frost occurred
this morning. Weather cloudy and cool.
nd heIn
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FROM NEW YORK.

Deaah of Hewen Cobb-Tranq guilty Of San
D0miBgo.
NEw YORK. Oct. 9.-Hon. Howell Cobb. Of
Georgia. while conversing In the vestibule Of the
Fifth Avenue Hotel, al 10 o'clock this morn
ing. fell dead without premonitory indis-
position (; supposed to have been caused by
apoplexy.
Several foreign conso's at San Domingo unite
in q letter declaring that tranquility exists and
commercial transactions have been subject to no
interruption and have largely increased.
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A little girl who was walking with her mother,
was tempted by the sight Of q basket Of oranges
exposed Tor sale and quietly took one but after
wards, stricken by conscience, returned IL. On
Ter return home she was ciscoserea u 'ea1s, ana
sobbine: "Msmma, L haven broken any OF the
c. ctmmsndnents, but think have cracked one
mile ~
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Tie late Prince Albert once PAN q vist 70 q
schoo oil, and heard the teacher msSe one OF tne
class go through what Is termed IN ths phraseooey
Of pedae ogues an object lesson. = NOW, Gao you
tell ne any thing about heatf" was one OF the
questions bright little man held forth his
hand. rs much rs to say tbst he could. "eu,
now. boy" sad the teacher, "iwhat % you
KNOWN Heat expands. said the boyt 10 tne
ierky style characteristic OF his years; " heat
,apos-cold contracts" The tessher looksu ~ ~
he prince for approval the priE,e oomsa aS 80 y,
bead, and smiled appreciation. very you.
he aid now give Us az example; .. SUI.
mer the days are long; IN wioier inc u~'' A'0
short
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SATURDAY MORNING. OCTOBER 10. 1868

this State that they render prompt and willing
obedience to sherfis and other civil officers under
ali circumstances whatsoever, and that they de
mspd from said officers protection when threat
ened or disturbed In person or property, denied
political civil rights and that failing 10 receive
such protection they report the facts to this de-
Uartment.
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A conn,rv scboolmaster began one morning the
su,i,s of the dsy with prayer, as usual; but aiter
nTsv.r he went I'D and asked little boy why be
hadn't shut his sGes during the prayer. when sne
boy sharply responded: We are Instructed u
tbe Bible TO watch as well as pray
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FROM BEDFORD, PA.

Great Denocr atie Meeting. -I
BEDFORD, Pa, Oct. 9.-An immense Democratic
macs meeting was held here yesterday, the largest
meeting ever held in Bedford.
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FROM BOSTON.
Terrible Act of an Insa

Terrible Act of an Insane Man
BosToN, Oct. 9.-George l.. Richardson. of the
firm of Page q Richardson, while temporarily
insane, cut the throsts of two of his children.
One aged thirteen is dead; the other may recover.
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MYSTERIOUS GATHERING-THE BLAZE OF CAN'T
FIREs-A NEW SCHOOL OIL kEDICINE-Hos TIE
DOCTORS ARE GRADUATED.
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Woman.


Females oung to the pseulisr and important relations
which they sustain their peculiar organisation and tie Offices
she, per orn subject susrDga Freedom from
these in small degree to their hap 'ns and
welfare be happy who IN Not emily So bat
no various Femss Complaints be suffered
3. run involving general health of the ndrd
zk,, end ere isng producing
PERMANENT SlcKNl SIS AND PREMATURE DECLINE.
Nor pleasant to consult physician for the relief ..
these v.rious delicate affections, and only the most
argent nscey will true far sacrifice her gress
est sAAm to DO this The win then thsnt us for
pssng in their hands simple specifics which will be found
,ncus in relieving and curing almost every one Of those
rssblssOms complaints peculiar to the sex.
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Ho0.,on i. 70 have tro,ting mach on the itth.
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HELMBOLD's EXTRACT BUCHU
rs MORE STRENGTHENING THAN ANY OF THE
PREPARATIONS OF BARK OR IRON
Infinitely Safer and More Pleasant.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1868-05-12

TIT pah Tar DOT Wess. uhen Knot
81 fellows gather Al the Stove IN the
country store. ar shout the bar Of a
tooIer grocery. set about exchanging
81 Tie jokes they have picked up, the,
cal i swsppsrg lies The Chscagg
7mss end Buffalo ErYrcs have been 81
& TIE 7u'o thus illustrates The des.
Ire q Tic Republicans 20 secure The cen.
yietion a Mr johnson
Tie position n The Republican part J
in reference 70 tie Impeachment and re.
noval q Mr johnson il vel illustrated
~ 'htile story
What az you think Of impeaelmenti
said 3 gentleman to a radical night o.
two ago.
Wen, III tell you. It's ike the boy
who YVES digging after 3 voodehuek Ike
biazes A man who vas passing inquir-
ed
w lat are you doing boy
Digging FOR o woodehuck
lou don't expect TO get him ?"
Eyes, Stree. fmua hrte him. we'rs
out ~ nSai =
And this is precisely what's the mat
ter with the radical gentlemen Who are
digging after Mr. Noodcluck johnson.
Whereupon The Express retorts:
The anecdote recalls pleasant mar
ratiye a frontier life which has re-
semhlance 10 tie attitude Of certain
political party in reference to the I'm
peaehment case. II is related that a
drover went through tie State Of Indi-
ana on foot, buying hogs for the Cinein-
matt market. After collecting his swine
he drove them slowly 10 Porkopolis, but
ms there WAS no telegraph in those days
there came heavy decline il the mar
ket, Of which the dIoyer was not adyis-
cd until be arrived Hoping that there
would be an advance, be put his four
footed property out TO board until all
his money was gone, when be was com
PEELED TO sell at ret loss of several
hundred dollars. Returning home he
was asked by bis neighboIs what were
the profits Of The operation.
We'll said he, i reckon ] didn't
make much money cut Of the trip, tUt
I had he company II he hogs dom.
The Democrats will not make many
votes out Of their speculation with An
drew johnson, but they can console
themselves with the reflection that they
have had his company down.
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81 member vho bad ron away. j,
veai5 not he 70 srasnlhos whose uhale
reoofi IL this House j. covered wsti.
Ycnas4is, correptAeH sn5 crime
TIE sTeHltr reminded Mr. WAL
burne thas hs fttnasks sefe unpaYii.
q fuihrv
Dir NstAburne was sorry that ~
slaif suFIettd hin oui q order. !
repeat. II we're called upon Ia make !
peftoral saplana,iou. ! thouid make 4
e FnsmleE Who i pot covered oYel
siti crime ard iuismy. whose record
i stained with every fraud. vhisle,
end other lgauds. With . man who has
pieHsd talfs alike e. bis frionds. his
eountry, his constituents, bis religion
ard lis God
Nj Nndtm II MINI. gave notice
that be Should fer resolution a
ctrtuto On III Wsshbuiue for bis let.
iu which provoked Donutllys re-
naIls, s1d tie House Adjourned.
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GENERAL SHERMAN. At one of Tia,
Connecticut towns where General Sher
man was brought out on the platform
to be seen by his fellow citizens. Just
before train left he observed tall, awk.
ward-looking fellow approaching the
cars, elbowing the crowd in most ex-
cited manner, and believing Sherman
Sherman! don't you know me p The
General minated that he did not, at
the moment, recognize his questioner.
Dent you remember down in Georgia,
stopping one day on the march where
there was crowd Of fellows looking on
chicken fghty" The General laugh
cd. Yes, he did remember" aWeil. I"
said the fellow, with a grin Of inefrable
satisfaction and modest triumph, that
was m y rooster what whipped"
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A RAILROAD INCIDENT Fret vs.. HEAD
Sctne-a railroad depot tram about
TO depart engine bell ringing the last
time conductor cries, "All oboardi'-
a yell heard down the road leading to
the village horse attached to a lumber
Wagon coming at heavy gallop--
boy driving and laying on the lash
man standing up, swinging a white
hat and yelling, Hold on with them
keers "-hair trunk with brass nails in
back end Of Wagon, bobbing up and
down, standing on his head and throw
ling flip faps-conductor holds on a
minute man with white hat jumps out
before wagon reaches platfmm-jams
his bat on his head, side to the 'front.'
grabs hair trunk and lusbes for the
'keers"-trunk pitched into baggage
car, and white bat tumbled aboard by
several accommodating individuals Oh the
platform as the train moves away,
White hat, hair disheyeled, out Of
breath and pefspiring, drops into scat
by the side of cIusty-looking pas
senger, who is reading paper.
White hat "Whew ! Right smart
chase they gave me. Reckon this train
ahead of time, amt it stranger r =
Crusty Humph Do'no"
White Hat urrah so hadn't time
TO check my bar trunk Think it's safe
'thout one Of the thingumbobs onto it,
hey ?"
Crusty Shrinking deep into his coat
collar and drawing impatiently away
Cant say"
White Hat determined to make
haimself agreeable -"Liye fur around
here 2"
Crusty VERY gruff)-"No."
White Hat--"Been trav'ling long ?"
Crusty (burying himself still deeper
in his paper -"No, j haint."
White Hat(peering carefully at Crus-
tvs paper)-"I see you are reading the
New York Herald. Up in our parts we
think Mr. Greely's paper about right |
Ever read the Tribune n
Crusty( very snapish mo, wipe my
feet on the Tribune"
White Hat taking big chew of to-
oaco )-"Well, stranger,yo jest keep on
reading the Herald and wipipg your
'eet on the Tribune, and your feet'll
know more than yopr head does p
Crusty gathered himself up with
growl and made for another seat, amidst
he laughter Of the passengers.
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ANCIENT AomcuITuRE Isaac. the son
Of Abraham, probaly did not plant over
a peck Of wheat on an acre which be-
lng hand-hoed and duly irrigated gave
hlm loo peeks, or ''one hundred fold. =
Had he put bushels on an acre moth
ing short Of a supernaturl power would
have produced 100 bushels Oh an Eng
hsii acre Herodotns, the father II
history, informs us that the province
Of Babylon raised wheat al the rate u
two hundred fold for the seed planted.
From this statement il is 4 legitimate
inference that the people who made the
hanging gardens Of Babylon. long one
81 the seven wonders OF the world. .
brought the art Of wheat culture 10
perfection, At least in saving seed.
With them n gallon Of seed probably
planted an acrs u ground il 60. 200
gallons harvested was Is bushels, on
al average, per acre.-N T. Rurai