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congressman and others on reconstruction. He
stands high in official confidence"

congressman and others on reconstruction. He
stands high in official confidence"
couple of Iowa srls lately invited two young
fellows to q sleigh ride. After proceeding few
miles the youths preferred TO walk distance 10
get warm. The girls whipped up and compelled
the gallants to foot their way to town. Arriving
there the latter took the TEEN and drove home
alone leaving the ladies TO mediate on the tickle
ness of fortune, eighteen miles from home.
We are TO have the great Swedish prims donna.
Mile Cristine Nilsson, in America. James Fisk,
Jr., has made a contract, through Mr.. Tsyleure.
bis agent, with the world-renowned cantstrice.
sbe is 10 appear next winter, and is to perform
hundred and forty nights altogether in the United
States and will receive thousand dollars in gold
for each performance, besides expenses paid for
herself and her retinue Of thirteen persons. These
are the game terms for which she agreed to appear
in Enga1d, and which she had rejected three times
before Tor an engagement to come to the United
States.
Self poised and dignfed es marble statue,
stood Mrs. Grimes, noticeable only from the
severe simplicity of her Dress Yet II was easy
to perceive thstit was the hsnd of sn srtist that
had swept back the golden brown har from ibe
perfect forehead ana dainty ears. Qu,et in her
oepor;ment, she seemed modest violet IN gay
p0rterTe of flowers. As a woman of intellectual
attaibmeDts, she has few equals and No superiors
here. This present winter she has mingled much
more in general society than usual and her 8 Ace
iu presence helps to scatter the late onpleasant-
uess - ne the sun drives away the malsrious
misis Cf The night sshngton letter.
A correspondent says: "Y0u have already
been informed, writes q correspondent from the
Maine lumber regions, of visit Of Senator
Sprsgue and wife to the logging camps some 80
miles beyond civilization. | met a man a few
days since who was at the camp where the sena-
tor and wife spent the night, occupying the apart
ment in common with some thirty men, the princi.
psl furniture in which we're three cooking stoves
aud utensils. He said the senator's vile was az
happy as young CIR, on Maylng party. 0ne
cccurrerce WAS as good as a play, and was en-
joyod hugely by the entire parry. Mrs. Sprsgue
rode out on a common logging sled 10 see the
manner OF telling trees dressed in lady's apparel.
not particularly gaudy. but exhibiting svTiety
OF cUors. a team OF oxen that had never seen
e is. hons. discovering something unusual, be-
c me frightened to such an extent as 70 become
entirely unmensgesble, and started OF at 2:io
lait snoruDg and oSing 1p their heads, ani for
org time we're as wild as the untamed animals
Of The fores'. [ doubt if ever Judge Chsse's
daughter will re able 10 get up more excitement
in any fashionable circle than was created on that
Opoa,i m.
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PERE,FToRY AND USREsERvED SALE By CHAs.
T. NASH, Accommodates having goods in
my present auction rooms, corner st. Chsrles and
Psrdido streets, are hereby again notified unless
they are taken away before II o'clock N. this day
CSsturdsy), they will be stored at their expense.
Parties string great bargains would DO well to
attend the sales. as they are peremptory and un-
limited, on account of immediate removal to my
new office, No. f7O Gravier street. Particular at
tention is called to the important real estate sales
today the 9th inst. at u O'Clock NJ, at the 81.
Charles Auction Exchange, basement OF st.
Charles Hotel. In the matter Of succession of
Joshua Pebbles. deceased, three certain lots Of
improved ground in the First District, with a two.
story brick carpenter shop fronting on Carondelet
street, between Girod and Julia streets. Also, g
valuable brick store situated 10 the First District
suitable for the grocery, clothing or hardware
business, known ss No. 254 Tchoupitoulss street.
Sale peremptory, on account of departure. See
auction columns for particulars.
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EARKET

LONDON, March s. Evening Consols 925.
Bond- S35.
FEsNkToAT. March Bonds frmer and higher,
S62@S6i.
LONDON. March moon Consols, 92B bonds
irmeI e3l
IIvERPoOL. March 5-N0On.-COtton firmer but
not higher middl .rg upiands lIId.; mi ldliag
Orltsrs u %. Sales 600 balCF. Sales for the
week, so 600 bales, of which 5000 we're for export
and 5000 for speculation stock $40, 900 bales of
which l20 COO are American.
L.VEuOOL March 5-AfternOon.-C Cotton more
active ltis thought saes will reach II 900 bales.
Bacon SIS sd. Lard 73s. Ga. TailOw 45s. 3D.
Later Yarns and fabrics at Manchester frmer.
Cotton afiost 342 600 bales, of which l59, 900
American. Red Western wheat IS. Sd. Flour
24s. Cd.
HAvKE, March 5.-Cotton opens quiet snd
siesd, on the spot lao.
LVERPpoL, March D EveuIng.-COtton firm.
Niddling Uplsnds I'D, middliDg Orleans l24d.
ked wheat o.. 4d.
HKw YoRx, March 5-Evsning.-Cotton un-
chsDeed. Sales 1850 bales Mi1dliug uplsnds 20
@29lc. Flour and wheat dull at Moons decline.
corn dropping; new Western 95G96c., old CSC.
Mess pork s3l 25. Lard heavy, kettle l9Gl9bc.
Whisky quiet az 97c. Groceries quiet ana dull.
Nuscovado sugar l24Il3c. Turpsntine 54Gj4g gc.
Rosin 81 4sd2 so. Freigh;s unchanged.
NEW YORK, March 5-Egening.-SOathern seed
rities firm: Tennessees. Beg, 65}. honeY closed
essy. S,ering hes y al lOS4. G0d 'nmbed wi b the
announcement OF the c'ntDet. with a great rush
ia sell closed 81 lJUtDlOOs, tie lowest SINCE
Nay, 1856. Stocks closed weak and unsettled.
Nav YoRG, March -- Egen0g.-Five twen.
ties Of G2 ll9l OF '6l li5!: Of '65 ll6l; do.
new. ll3!; of '67 ll3{ 10 4O's 1853.
LOUISVILLE Msrrh s. Sales OF tobacco, ll6
hhCs, 81 81 500ll %. Pork $50. Lard l9c.
BscOn-sbou'ders liic.. clear rib sides l74s..
clear sides l7lc. Bnlk shoulders &c., clear rib
sides lGc., clssr 81 'ea l6lc. Fiour-superfne
50 5O@6. Oats 62@63c. Corn 650G7. Whisky
92c.
ST. LoUIs, March J.-SuDerfne flour, S5G5 so.
Wheat 81 40. Core f5GGsc. Barley 81. Oats
eGGl6Sc. Rye 81 350el 10. Bulk meats neglected.
Bacon shoulders a., clear rib sides l6c., clear
sides l74c. Lard lSAc.
CHICAGO. March 5.-Fl,ur, s. l005 62 for su.
'e,iue. Wheat 81 lTGl 10. Corn 564c. Rye
IL lSDl 10. Bar'sy 5! 7S6Il So High wines un.
chsnp.d. PORK SSl. Lard lSGci9c. Balk shO1l-
Gers I2c., short clear uiia6les i6l1.
CINCINNATI. March 5.-Fionr and grsin un-
chana ed. Whisky sic. Pork S5l IS. Bulk
shoulders l2lo t0es !45c. Bacon shoulders l39 e.
C ear rio sides iGac, clear sidos lie. Hams lStD
1850. Lard lSLIslc.
NOZZLE. March D Receipts OF cotton for the
week 1886 bales. Expoct5 20 Great Britain 6029
bales o'hrr foreign ports liz bales; cosst.
wise l7l4 bales. Stock Ou hand So IA bies.
sales 1850 naies. Sales today $50 bales. Mar
net firm. Low middline 26ic. Receipts to-day
$50 bales. Exports cOastwise ll6O bales.
MEaFHls, March Cotton firm ana quiet
uid6hug upands 2S6G2S{c. Racei1ts to dsY 1881
bRies. Exports 24S bales. Weeks receipts 5SS2
bales. Exports 1915 bales. Stock q 3I4 bales.
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SIX HUspsFD CASES BooTs, SHOES AND Bro
CANS AND ONE HUNDRED Trunks MEN's SEwED
BOO1s AND CONGRESS GAITsRs.--Buyers have but
to observe the above array OF deseable merctan-
disc 20 assure themselves that to-day, at 10 A. NJ.
E Roger end Co. will ,ff'r at their ssesroOm, No.
As aid a Old Leyee street, a line Of attractions
which must inevitably command their patronage.
The assortment enumera'ed is one direct from the
manufacturers in Boston, New York and Phila-
delphia, and we have no doubt thar from the
terms, which will be declared at the sale, that no
lack Of spirited and snims ed bidding will demon
strate the desire OF interested srties.
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BASE BALL.
Lone Stars of Bew Orleans VS.. Dramatics
of Mobile.
EXCELLENT PLAYING BY THE DRAMArIcs.
1he Lone stars Victorious.

The broad meadows known as the Delschaise
erouuds. bordering upon Louisiana Avenue, were
yesterday the scene OF friendly contest at base
ball between the Dramatic Club OF Mobile and the
Lone Star Club OF our own city, both Of them fam.
Gus in the Southwest for their skill IN the great
national game. For some Lime before the hour
announced for the commencement Of the sport.
the cars ling in the direction Of the upper por
ton Of the city were crowded with people, all in
tent upon witnessing the promised game.
They found the ground occupied by the contes
tsDts, the Dramatic nine arrayed in their uniform
Of gray pants and caps, and white flannel shirts,
bearing red bordered shield upon the breast !;
and the Lone Stars. in their Eonored gray uniforms,
al OF them ready fox the encounter. TIE toss for
the choice Of innings was won by the Dramatics,
who went to the field, sending their opponents to
the bat In tie first TWO three innings the Lone
Stars gained Rn advantage which, in spite Of the
skiIlul playing off their adversaries, they kept
throughout the game TO the end of the ninth in.
ming. The following is score of the game:
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'eat the cOlOred members. and establish loyal

seat the colored members. and establish loyal
government.
The convention unanimously indorsed the
course OF Gov. Bullock and the inaugural address
Of President Grant, aDd appointed committee to
proceed to Washington.
One resolution denounees the Legislature for the
expulsion OF the colored members as violation az
the constitution OF the State and the principles OF
the recOn.;ru cton laws. recommends the ress'
sembhbg Of the constitutional convention. pro
poses the exclus on OF certain parties engaged Ia
the rebelon who they claim are ineligible under
the fourteenth amendment and supplying their
places with the elected negro members, and to
provide for the eniraDchisement OF the colored
race.
A resolution denouncing Gen. Meade's admin
istr alton -as tabled.
In the Senate, the bill requiring the agents Of
foreign insurance companies IN procure Licenses
before doing business IN this State was tabled.
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A Paris correspondent writes that NJ. Bsrryer's
nsUurcnpts and Autographs we're pledged some
years ago for the sum of E50e0, which, 10 consid-
eIstion of his great age, was converted into an
annuity Cf $500 a year. These are about to be
Purchased by tbe chiefs Of the LegitimisI party,
viz: The duke Of Nosilles, the Guke of BissccIa
AID The count de la FerTOnsys, with view To their
publication. Fifteen letters from Prince Louis
Napoleon. dated from Ham, are among the most
curious documents ia this collection. Berryer
wss course for The future emperor in the BOu-
lOgne affair. His letters begin, Mon noble ami.
or "Men cher Berryet." One Of these, dated
BAN. Fevrer. 1871. is ss follows:
M Dear Be1Tyer-AllOw me TO introduce NJ.
X. BE is friend Of mine, Republican, which
does ot prevent his being an excellent man in
every Sci 50 of the word.
with kind regards,
LOUIS NAPoLKoN RoNAPARrKv
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SPORTS IN PRNPARATIoE.-At No. II Old Levee
street. thst euterpfising deaIer IN the hs'dEsre
lie, Mr. A. Rousset, in anticipation Of the usual
spor's and piscstorial pleasures has added 10 his
regular invoices an extensive aud varied assort-
men, Of fishing tackle. comprising hooks, lines.
rode fioats etc, TO which be not Only invites the
inspection OF the public, but proposes to sell st
the lowest rates. The season ia rapidly approach
ing which will usher in all the enjoyments to be
derived from angling. The disciple of old Sir
IIak Walton will find no more available place tor
obtaining the necessary apparatus than at the
establishment above mentioned.
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FROM ATLANTA.
r.pubr,enn state Convsht,on.

A-,.Nr. March 5.-The Republican State
,onyentirn was held here to-day 4 l04 counties
were represented by 2SS delegaies-2Oi whites
IN end 37 colored. All the counties infhe white oeit
Tbs Convention was called to orler by Foster
p,asoa,t Chairman of the State cSntral commit
-,ee. judge DunniUg, Of Atlanta was elected
rIlemporsr, president; and Benz Cooley, president
II the s ate Senate, permanent pretdent'
. The conyention WAS very hsrnoiiOus. A pre-.
,hIs soS resolutions were adopted, settiug forth
= to;lte ,o comnlv with III. rec0astrucuOn acts
REPI ,ho rs nizston Of the legislature and reques-
FIRRre Coneress TO reorQanize the Legislature, re-
ties .
"a One
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FROB HAVANA.
The = AmerieRB Consul eerernI-Ps ogress OF
the Rebellion.

mo Acbcibon
HAVANA, March Al. G. He'll has assumed the
dnlits ui consul general. He is widely esteemed
by Amtrcaus and natives. Additional export
duties realize $1,000 daily.
Later edvces irom Remedies report the num-
Der Of insurgents Increasing. Prospects gloomy,
and weather unfavorRble for Sugar raising.
Advices from Cienfuegos are more favorable for
the government. The cholera is abating at San.
IiagO de Cuba.
HAVANA, March 5.-The Disrio says. in the
eastern de partmeut the insurgents are cAnceutrat.
ing in considerable Numbers at Mayrie, troops
marching iIou Santiago de Cuba TO disperse them.
Engagement occurred at Sante E5peritO in the
central depa tment. Nine rebels we're captured
and L. Killed macy wounded. A large number
.Of rebels are reported in the Vicinity OF Cenfu-
-egoe. The roads are blockaded and 10 Sugar
coming 10 Cenfuegos. All the loyal citizens in
ihe sugar district were compelled to abandon
sbeir bones in consequence Of the depredations OF
she Insurgents.
The treasury department adverti.es for propo.
,ssls from ship owners 10 furnish transportation
for 3l5 prisoners 70 the pensl stat. On. Many of
the prisoners belong TO the first families on the
island.
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CHOICE AND ELEGANT RESIDENCE AT AUCTION
Orr friends, Walton & DesIorde sell, this Day, at
the st. Charles Auction Exchange, that very de-
sirable snd elegant residence No. Is Rampant
street, the property Of ou- popular fellow -citizeo,
Cuihbsrt Slocoub, Esq. The sale is on account
of departure. As it seldom happens ihst a nome
20 desirable Is offered, we look for sprired COM
petition among bidders for its ownership. rhe
terms of sale are very liberal and will no doGb.
contribute TO q sale sJ Q good price.
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FROM EUROPE.

The Pacific Words cf King yvIIlinm-Emi-
gtssiOn Of Psupers-spanish Affairs.
LONDON, March 5.-The pacific declarations
Of the king of Prussia give great satisfaction
here.
Mr.. Goshen president of the poor board, In his
report 10 Parliament, recommends the removal OF
restrictions from emigration, advises giving in-
ducemenis snd to otherwise encourage the emf
grafton Of paupers TO America.
MADRID, March 5.--A committee OF fifteen was
selected by the Cories to draft Constitution. de-
fine rights and liberties. and submit form OF gov
eminent.
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FROM SOUTHWEST PASS.

SOUTHWEST PASS, March 5.-NoOn.-Barome'
Ter 30.5O. Wind north and fresh. Arrived /:
Siesmships Harlan, Lewis, Galveston, TO u c. A.
Whitney & Co; and the Sherman, Henry. New
York, 10 Wood, Low q Ludwigsen. Ship Union,
Austin, Bavre, in ballast, 10 Lowell Il Baiiey. No
departures.
30:30 Wind n. N. E. and lignt Arrived !:
steamship ~. q. Hewes Tripp, Galveston, to c.
A. Whitney q Co. Sbip Guardian, Dulleon
aavre, in ballsst, 10 master. sailed: Steamship
Clinton.
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MISCELLANEOUS.

DETROIT. MICH. March bishop Lefeur is
dead, aged G5. be was ordained bishop in l54l.
BALTINURE March o. One hundred Cu0su re-
'ugees arrived in ihis city on the steamer Caba
yesterday.
AUGUSTA. Me-. March 5-The Senate has rati.
fed tJt dttt ten'b amendment.
PRIkCBsS ANNE. Va. March -Four negroes
Sete hung to-day Tor the murder Of the csptHlu
nd mate of an oyster boat ia 1858. The negroes
confessed.
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aIVEE sEWa.

VICKsBURG, March 5.-Passed mp Longworth
at nioniAht Importer at lDstais morning. Down: /:
Mollie Able o. midnight. RIVER stationary.
MhNPHIs, March 5.-Neatber clear and pleas
ant. River falling. Depsrted-Msry Houston,
Louisisns sud = smsrck for New Orleans
VICKsBURG, March 5.-Passed dowa-Joh1 XII.
goUi st = A. N, r. ot +. Lee st 2. II.
LOUISVILLE. March 5--River falling, six feet
nine ioches OF w5ler il the cAUal
ST. LOUIS, March 5.-RiSer receding steadily.
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FROM SAN FRANCISCO.


SAN Francisco, March 5.-Msxicsn advices re-
port that the Mexican soldiers and local Judge
attacked an American named HOlderness at Gua-
d4lslars and seriously wounded him Heavy fail
ures are reported at Guadslsjsra involving the
loss Of $4,000 to Mexican merchants. News
from the interior is discoursging. Troubles IN the
south are thickeninQ.
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Tie LyDchburg (Va.) News says Gen. G. r..
Thomas, federal officer, whilst asleep on the
cars OF the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad, On
TUESDAY, lost his pocket book, coDtaiolng between
sos snd SO IN money, and a check drawn by the
First Nsuonal Bafk OF Portland. Maine. on the
Fourth National Bank of New York. The book
q supposed TO have slipped from the pocket, and
TO have been picked up by some person who did
no have honesty enough 10 return 1t to its right
fol owner.
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FmsT GAZE OF NINE INNINGS.

A. II. Swanson, umpire r. L. GOubel, scorer
Lone Stars.
The Lone Stars victory served only TO excite
the ardor of their sussts, who, in the sue seeding
game, although again defeated. displayed great
ability, as the following score will prove:
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Louis NAPoLSox BoSAPARrE.~

The Meridian tMss.) Gazette says: "Ths
Eoi king young LADY in the eastern part OF this
cOuniy whom 1t Was our fortune. soon after the
lste var, TO see engaged in the lsudabe exer-
else Of following the handles Of plow dawn
an OK, is married. Is anybody surprised that
teIs could have found young man to join his
fortunes with hers, after what some fasidous
people call degrading work for lady or nee
young mar?"
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A gentleman of Carlsruhe )fers to trot his
American horse, the Milwaukee," against any
horse in Europe for 10000 aoTins a side.
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TIE CRBsOtETs DISPATCHES,
" hcHkNGTON.
INCIDENTS OF THE INAUGURATION.

c. R "A Nr,z CABrr rHr
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PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS-.
sherman, Sheridan, SchOfieId and Auger
Nominated for Promotion,

WEAKNESS OF BROwNLOw.
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ARRIVAL. at the Principal a1otei..
CITY HOTEL.

CITY HOTEL.
81 Abrams, Noriie; c = NiIwood NY;
n Philips, Niss; e Cot~id, Coast;
v N I1oL a ~ q family; y StCu.
leo FEM ana lay, Ark; Or lno 1alyo La
V . ran ord ltXa-: j ) thufnto Mis-:
Mrp A Erwin, Miss, Alss : sieGn Miss;
3 Glenn CITY; W n Wadd'e, Ark;
Nts hIe Ark, Mis-. Rsbltn d.
C.srk, ga; q II Ihompson n NJ and
" n Cav wife. Cost: h x;
h Eissuy Shrevrp " II dh uer and wife Texas
WmJ kii N Cosingtir KY; ? CaytI4. co.
AndItw1 bDson Tenn, rsull Tenn;
JAS g Hall, M Is; lno Aete- Miss
Gus tugb o. do; " Frsz n, Texas;
rr H-rberh. Nv; Cuiche Y;
- = 4 siddle. do: hi.s WI on
q II Germ aine, Mss; y J fr'ck-
J " Eeirou. Texas: J ID Abraham, Gin:
q Nryol ana wife Ark; Nis, Rub Ak
q " D-Nis, a; Jno SOvd Nit,
J enter, Aitss: sem r. Jones
g. - %. ard, ~. Louis. dul LaIupIn, s.;
i-s 2 A LHukin, Mrs; Game ob;
Y, Hnhben in: CALws Laui.vips;
g. flr, h, Ia ton, Ohio; " ; g lden a d Vne, ARK,
D. u Wilmington, laoy and i B larFe IN;
ST. er; Duue ger md lady;
4 GJuid Ia
ST. JAMEs BoTEL.
r B De, sor: jas ycBryds, city:
Juo v GOT ia Gs, W Ggsyaou. Iigy;
Il Vithu or1 and wife, Tex; 'V W Lasse La
p = Gnle Arkansas, W n WEdiie. Ark,
hiss line. do Miss kihler, DO.
) Z Fisher Texas M Col ns TeKas;
th.s Ca'e-, Do: N Sm to, La;
hi.s Smith La; Il Power, Miss;
4 El-fcu. Columbus; Miss Mgry SIN tb La;
g. . Ohio; ThOsJ oldr dse No
Sandy, La
oUACHITA EOUsB.
T c Smith. Franklin. Ls GP B uudls Monroe IA.
N y e.. rson, Onion Parish; W Guthry. linton Parish:
. Govt cton. do: J 20 fczus:
-nu wilsou ard servants, iaHeock, o. K, Miss;
Mautte L.: Sam1 hudisfl ren'on "a:
+ y Si.suu lady end daUgh y ' Scot ,COncOriia La;
yer FTabhhn, l.. Mrs Bradford, Franklin. La
Jas GUtbty sId iady. Trehton
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catfish weighing $50 pounds was caughtin the
Missouri river, few miles below Randolph.
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Bills to Repeal and Amend the Tenure
ot-Ufice Act.

THE LOUISIANA DELEGATION.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-09-04
TO HOLDERS or U. S. BONDS.


We did all we could, through the long and
trying years of Civil War, to induce every
patriot to lend the Government every dollar
he could spare. We believe those who did so
deserved well of their country-that their aid
in putting down the Rebellion was as essential,
though not so glorious, as that OF the volun-
teers-and we arc inhexiby hostile TO any and
every scheme which contemplates dcfraudIng
them out of their honest dues
We now ask the bOnd-hOlderS to favor the
Government by presenting their bonds for re-
demption or purchase under the propositions
of the Secretary of the Treasury, who wants
to buy Twelve Millions the present MONTH
whatever he may do thereafter.
There is danger that the great mass OF bond
holders may prefer to keep their bonds, and thus
leave few City bankers to supply the bonds
without serious competition. There are not
many bonds left in the hands of our great
brokers, and they are inclined to exact high
prices or net sell. The main supply must come
from the smaller holders; and we exhort them
not to withhold it.
The Five wentes now command about l2O.
We doubt that they can be much higher in
Greenbacks, though they will probably COM
mana more COLI Jildii Iuty IoM wv WY 0"'''N
not prudent holder sell his Five-Twenties at
| such a rate, and invest in good Railroad, State
| or City bonds that are offered at par 7
Look over the list advertised from time to
time in our columns-Midland Railroad, Kansas
Pacific, and several others. We consider these
| good and safe-they are sold for Greenbacks,
yet payable, principal and interest, in gold !;
and they are offered at (or below par A
| holder of $4,000 Five-Twenties may sell them
| to the Government for $4,000 in Greenbacks,
invest these at par in the Railroad bonds above
| indicated, and thus receive 1920 instead of 5000
interest per annum and $4,000 in gold at
maturity instead of $4,000 Why nOtH
Of course, we do not take the responsibility
of commencing any particular railroad bond
as equally good with the bonds of the United
States every one must judge for himself !;
but, if we owned any U. S. bonds, we should
sell them and invest the proceeds in Midland
or Kansas Pacific bonds, in tho confident as
surance that the exchange was expedent and
safe. And, if we were director of a Savings
Bank or other moneyed corporation, we should,
if permitted, do likewise with portion of the
reserve of that Bank, believing this advisable.
We trust those who hare bonds in keeping
will generally do likewise.