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The New Orleans crescent., 1869-03-27

FUNERAL OF LAsARrIsE-A Velocipsde Disds-
te,'.-The state funeral OF Lamartne took place at
Saint Point. Troops were under arms, and lined
the road from the terminus to the church of St.
Vincent as early as O'Clock in the morning. The
crowd was tremendous. and seat IN the church
was not TO be had, unless for those who had re-
ceived special invitations. At the gates Of the
town of Saint Point. NJ. de Chambouru. in the
name OF the family and friends. thanked the civil
and military authorities for the homsge they had
paid to the illustrious dead. at the entrance Of
each village through which the procession passed,
deputstioDs. led by the clergy, advanced TO pay
the last tribute OF respect aud affection TO him
who had been their companion and friend. The
coffin was lowered ilto the vault long previously
prepared by M. de LamaItine himself. and laid
next 10 his mother, his wife, his daughter and his
son, the latter having died in bis childhood. The
academy was represented by Jules Landeau and
Emile Augier. and among the others present
were Emile Olivier, NJ. de Ia Prsde aud Alexan-
der Dunss tls. The town of Macon has sub
scribed 5000 francs (f200) toward the monument
to be erected 10 the memory Of the poet.
The venerable pastor and well kuovn writer,
Msrtin Paschoud, was walking TO Lamsrtine' q
late residence at Passy TO inquire for the family,
when he wss run over and SO severely injured by
a veiocipedist that he had to be carried into the
villa. The Countess Cessiot de Lamsrtine sent
for two doctors, who give little hopes Of his
recovery. I
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Recovery of stolen Bonds.

On Wednesday last circular was received by
the superintendent of police, signed q. Allen,
superintendent Capital Police, Albany, N. T.. and
Offering one ihoussnd dollars reward for the recov-
cry of three Pacific Railroad California bonds, Nos.
2266 Y and 'S for one thousand dollars each, and
one Union Pacific Railroad bond, number not
known, for same amount. Circumstances had
previously aroused the suspicious Of Special OFF,
Ger O'Connell relative to young man, recently
arrived from New York, giving his name as Char
ley Smith, and representing himself as an agent
for the sale Of Pacific Railroad bonds. This same
had. since his arrival called at the police sta
tion 10 enter complaint of having been robbed OF
5000 in place on St. Charles street, and II was at
this time that the officers attention was attract
ed towards him. Ii was discovered that be
hsd scid 20 Pnsy wnS N tprn nso hosars so,u ~
on Gravier street, bond answering the descrip-
tion of those of the circular. ana that he was
about departing for Camden, Arkansas. The Off
Ger, under plea of q desire 20 forward him the
5000 in case of its recovery, obtained frem smith
his d. stinstiOn and address in Camden, and then
set himself to work TO secure tho bond which bad
been forwarded TO Messrs. Kirkland, Hill and Tai
msdee, SO Pine street, New York, on the same
day it was purchased. He therefore sent the fol-
loving dispatch:
"NEw OaLBANs, March q. 1863.
&C Allen ESQ.,, suot Capital Police. AlbanJ, n. "
"The stolen Pacific Railroad bond, No. 226S
was expressed 18th instant by Townsend and Ly-
man. N. o.. to Kirkland. Hill & Talmadge, or Kirk
land & Cambridge, MY. Others are 10 Louisiana.
Semester al once, ]. ID. 0'CoSNELL,
Detective Metropolitan Police"
And on the same day also the following, 10 the
mayor Of Camden, Arkansas:
.iArrest, for robbery, Charles Smith Of New
York; went MP on Msyfower last trip with d:
Pacific railroad bonds. gold and currency.
Description Of Smith: Age y years; height
feet 5 inches; black hair and large dark eyes;
clean face looks youthful wore. light colored
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A FEW THINGS THAT ARE TO BE.-Before
1900, seiebee and art viii have so advanced as
10 have elected complete revolutions in many OF
the industrial processes and methods Of securing
health, comfort and convenience TO the human
race. Vsst gas manufactures viii be found In all
the great cities and towns, In which the invisible
agent viii be manufactured solely for the purpose
of cooking the food and warming the dwellings Of
the inhabitants. These works will be Independent
Of those established for making Illuminating gas
II will not be necessary TO purify the fuel gas
frIy, and Il viii, In most places, be made from
wood. The cost will be so low. and the convent
ence 50 geeat other kinds Of fuel will, In q great
measure, sbe dispensed with. No ashes. no smoke,
NO dust-what glorious realization this will be
At that time the air. the earth and the seas will be
full Of conducting wires. and electric currents
VIII flow constantly 10 every direction.
new order OF things will prevail 10 our post
Office. The click OF the telegraph instrument will
be besrd, instead Of the snap of the lock which
closes up the wide mouths Of the maIl-bags. The
small sum of ten cents (perhaps less) will place
correspondents in instant communication with
each other, no matter how widely they may be
separated. Although the industrial arts will have
enormously increased, less steam power will be
employed. Electrical or some otherssof the hid
cen forces OF nature will be harnessed TO the pri-
mary moving wheels OF the great manufacturing
establishments, and smoke and vapor will no
longer mark their location to the distant traveller.
The sick viii not be required 70 swallow disgust
ing doses OF medicine. Remedies will be admin.
istered through other avenues than the stomach.
Chemistry will have eliminated the vital, active
principles from oil curative agents; and, through
the cellular subcutaneous coverings. and BY other
at present closed doors OF access. the influence Of
therapeutic agents will be brought 10 bear direct
ly upon diseased parts. Light will be let in upon
nearly all the organs Of the body, so that the ply
siciaD can observe the extent and nature OF the
disease, and no longer be compelled 10 diagnose
in the dark. The publishers Of this and other
journals viii perhaps be able to issue simultane-
OUs editions in all the oreat central cities OF the
country. A knowledge of practical science will
beimore generally diffused among the people. ele-
waiting and improving the masses. and consequent
y yreDdering them happier, healthier and better
ited for the duties and responsibilities OF life.
[Bostcn Journal of Chemistry, fil
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FROM THE PASSES.

SOUTHWEST Pass. March 26-Noon.-Bsrome-
ter 29:95. Wind north northeast, and fresh. Ar
rived: Ship Calliope. Mosher, so days from Liver
steamships Msriposs at $50 A. NJ, and weybosset
at 9:l5 A. M, and brigs James Murchie and
Csprera.
PASCAL 'OUTRB. March 26-l0 A. Mo ar.
rivals wind north and light. Sailed Steamship
Dudley Buck at P. NJ. yesterday.
SOUTHWEST Pass, March 26-6 P. M.-Barome-
ter, 29:95. Wind E. N. L. and light. with thick
fog prevailing. Arrived. bark VIM. Rathbone,
Downe, 20 days from Boston, general cargo, TO G.
A. Fosdick q Co; schooner Angelina. Edwards,
days from Utills TO J. B. Pigniols. Sailed steam
ship ST. Mary.
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RIvKR HKwa.

vIoKsBURe, March 26.-Passed up-Strader at
IT, N; yesterday, pown mary houS'oS a & az "A a;
bsrges 1t noon to-day. River rising.
VIcKsBURG, March 26.-Passed up: Silver Spray
at i, Commonwealth at 3, and Psrgoud at P. N.
Down: Mollie Able at Pm.
ST. LOUIS, March 26.--Rver swelling.
LOUISVILLE, March 26.-River rising, 10 feet
inches water in the canal.
MEMPHIS, March 26.-Weather clear and warm.
River rising. Departed Lizzie Gill, for st. Louis;
NJ Nssissippi and Kilgour. for New Orleans.
CAIRo. March S.-Passed up: Forsyth and
Robt. Burns. River stationary. %
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FROM EUROPE.

ipgs In Paris--Arrests for sedftieus
sSpeeehes.
xMApRIp. March 25.-Under the proposed Con-
sti:uton, the provisional councils elect four sens
tors from each province. Members of Congress
. are to be elected by universal suffrage.
The minority Of the committee propose the
Catholic as the religion Of the State, with tolera
tion 10 other creeds. Liberty OF the press and
the right Of public meeting are fully guaranteed by
the proposed Constitution. Sessions Oh congress
The conscription law limits the conscription to
keeping the present regiments full. =.
PANS, March 26-several large meetings nsve
been held recently. and three persons have peel
arrested for seditious speeches.
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THE CRESCENTS DISPATCHES
WASHINGTON.
PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS-
Resolutions Of Sympathy and Recognition
for Cuba.
THE TENURE OF OFFICE SUSPENSION BILL DEFEATED
IN THE HOUSE.
MIsSIssIPPIANs VISIT GRANT

WASHINGTON, March 26.-House-The commit
tee on foreign affairs reported resolution declar.
ing sympathy with the people of Cuba in their Of.
forts TO secure independence and establish a re.
publican government. They also reported the
former resolution authorizing the president to
cognize Cuba. RecommiIted and ordered to be
printed.
Tenure of Office was resumed, and after long
and demoralzing debate, the motion to concur In
the Senate amendments was defeated, 20 to 80.
The bill goes back to the Senate as q simple re-
peal. Adjourned TO Monday.
SegIdte-Ihe effort 10 take up the Memphis and
FL Paso railroad bill failed. A bill removing the
disabilities Of Jas. G. Kyler, Of Montgomery
county, Va, passed. The bill enforcing the con-
vention of July 7th, 1868, with Mexico, passed
The currency bill was discussed without action till
executive session, when Senate adjourned till Mon
day.
A full cabinet present to-day.
The president made several nominations to-day
but none affecting the South.
Orders have been issued reducing the force at
the srseDals- , 1900. ..,--...,.,...
Admiral Hoi reports all quiet in the vicinity Of
Havana.
Raining here all day.
The Senate has confirmed all the recent nomina-
fions, except Longstreet and Ennemoser for Lou
isians, and Plumb for Havana.
Gen. Sypher is not an applicant for any federal
ofice.
A committee Of moderate Republicans and
Democrats from Mississippi visit d Grant to-day.
BE reiterated bis desire that the military governor
should fill the Offices, and that the Constitution
should be resubmitted. with separate vote on the
Objectionable features.
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WEEKLY PACKET MAYFLowER FOR CAMDEN
Leaoes eue-y Saturday at IS p. M.-rhis fne pas
senger steamer. one that combines all the qualities
requisite for first class packet. namely, speed,
safety aud luxurious accommodations, leaves as
above under Capt. j. W. Blanks. She has estab-
lished reputation for punctualIty which is sure
to win. Remember she moves 70 the minute ; 50,
to those who desire safe, speedy and pleasant
trip to any point on Ouachita river, we say be on
board the Msyfower before P. NJ. to-day. MT.
j. W. Smith, one of the most courteous gentlemen
on the river. Is her chief clerk.
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MIsCELLANEOUs.

ST.. LOUIS. March 26-Edwsrd Bates, Lincoln's
attorney general, is dead.
News from the West is threatening. The Indi-
ans are generally discontented.
SAN Francisco, March 26.-Governor Henry
Hsight is dead.
GREESvILLg, Tenn, March 26.-Mr. johnson
very much better and out of danger.
NEW YORK. March ga packed Cuban meet
ing was held last night, Major Hall presiding. G.
A. Dana read series of resolutions expressing
sympathy with the Cuban patriots, and urging the
government TO recognize them as belngerents.
Adopted enthusiastically.
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This association had very pleasant meeting
last evening in the chapel Of the First Congrega-
tioDal Church. corner of Prytanls and Calliope
streets. After prayer by the Rev. Mr.; Hesly, and
several very good recitations, Including one from
a lady who recited :" The Famine" from :; Hia-
waths,r In very handsome manner, Mr.. a; B.
Chase and lady favored the audience with q
charming duet. The chairman then announced
the subjec; of the evening debate. Are The.
aters, as Conducted in the Present Day, Conducive
to Public Morsls," The affirmative was vel
sustained by Mr.. B. L. Brown and the negativ Q
by Mr. Harris and the Rev. Mr.. Healy.
We think the force Of the argument, as far as
the debate was concerned, was decidedly in ia
ver of the latter, and so the chairman decided
which decision. no wever, was not confirmed by
the audience, who by vote indorsed the argument
for the affirmative. A vote Of thanks was passed
thanking the CRESCENT for its kind notices. also TO
Mr.. Chase for his musical effort. The chairman
then announced the programme for the next
meeting, as follows: prayer, music, recitauons
and debate on the subject "Should the right of
suffrage be extended 10 women," After another
charming song from Mr.. Chase the meeting ad
jourDed to meet at the same place on next Friday
evening, April 2, 1869, at 1880 P. N.
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FROM ATLANTA.


ATLANTA, March ga Republican will have
another very able article in the New Era to.mor-
row, which points out the status and future pros
pects of the Republican party In Georgia. and
shows who are to be looked to the future friends
and reliable supporters of President Grant and his
administration. II shows how the fifteenth amend
ment was defeated by combination between
Gov. Bullock, Ben Hill and Robert Toombs. The
letter is cool, calm and dignified.
The moderate Republicans take the ground that
II Georgia be again reconstructed President Grant
ehall appoint the governor.
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OLD TREEs-A few years ago giant tof the
forest was felled, in Calsverss county, that was
over three thousand years old, taking each con
centric circle n the trunk as indicating the growth
of year. II must have been q respectable sap.
ling when David, the son Of Jesse, was crowned
king of Israel; and II was over thousand years
old when the star 10 the East guided the wise men
to the village where the Saviour lay in the manger.
There are forest trees in the Sierras, in vigorous
health. single one Of which would turn out 8
million feet Of inch lumber-bosrds enough to
build Up o respectable yillage.-ISsn Francisco
Advocate,
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VEIocIPEDEs TO ARRIvE.-We direct the par
ticular attention Of velocipedestrisns to notice
which appears elsewhere. in which Messrs. r.
March Denman & Co. announce that they wal re-
ceive. on Monday next, an invoice Of velocipedes.
They will place them at reasonable rates, and, as
the machines will be fine ones, this viii be an op-
portuni,y not TO be overlooked BY the devotees Of
the bicycle.
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Distingui,hed Personals.

Whatever may be the deficiencies of the va
grant law, its passage seems to have been almost
instantly followed by panic among the profess
sioual rogues, who IN gangs have infested New
Orleans this winter. MCCoard, Little George
Tyler and Pendergsst have already winged their
fight to 81. Louis, and Devine, Curtis and Cary
lett about two weeks since. Three ilustrious
members Of the fraternity, Essex. Diamond and
Frank still remain, but Capt. Cain vows he will
make the town too hot to hold 'em," before
week passes away.
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FROM SAVANNAH.

uee,.,en A ~~snst Nerve Elegtsuisy TO Once
Decision OF the board Of fArbitration.
SAVANNAH, March 26.-Judge SehIey rendered
a decision this morning. 10 the quo tcdrTdnto case
of Clements VS.. White, that negroes we're inelig-
HE IN office In the State OF Georgia, quoting the
Constitution of the United States and the code OF
Georgia referring 10 aliens.
The board Of arbitration to-day decided the case
of Mitchell & Jones vs.. the city OF brunsWick' IN
vo,yipe over million of dollars, in favor Of the
defendant.
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The roy dra. street uurder.

Deputy Coroner O'Connell yesterday held an in
quest on the body of Mr.. Clark, who died on
Thursday of a wound received at the Poydras
market On Tuesday last. Evidence was taken,
but polhiDg could be adduced to commit any one.
Further Investigations will be made.
The New Orleans crescent., 1869-03-27

RECORDER BEcKEB's CoURr.-It being Good
Friday. but little business was transacted, all
fixed cases being set over until the 5th prox.
Chss. Donovan, John Smith, John Thomas and
Abe Brown. the two latter colored, were sent to
prison three days each for sleeping out.
Joe Frazier was acquitted of the charge Of
purloinipg q q" collation. ticket " from an ebony
damsel, Lacy Wilson.
Peter johnson, for violating city ordinance No.
1901, was fined four days or pecuniary comma.
tstion at the rate of IS per day. He forked up
the $40 like q little man, and went his way.
musiDg on the inscrutability of municipal ordi-
palces.
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TIE CNcrrsAn Pass ON vGocrrzpEs.-

The CINCINNATI Pass ON vEocIPEDEs.-A Gin.
cinnsti letter says:
1t ia peculiarly Of the Cincinnati press that
they practice velocipede riding, and not being ex-
peris they prefer running their machines st night
Returning to my quiet hostelry, the st. James,
corner OF Fourth and Hammond, came upon q
trial of speed between Halstead Of the CONNER.
cial, mounted on bicycle. imported directly from
Paris. Stsrbuck Of the Times, on genuine Cos
ling,D and Wash. Mclean Of the Enquirer, and
Reed Of the Gazette, bestriding machines the
names Of which we could not get. They started
at the Commercial, corner of Fourth and Race,
The race 10 be once around the block and repeat.
As Mclean started he struck up the folio wing
improved version of one Of Watts's most popular
hymns:
"On Deer Greeks bloody stream stand,
And cast a wishful eye
To Eden's fair and happy land,
Where my possessions lie."
All went merry as marriage bell until the sec.
ond round, when, the parties neared the initial
point, Hslstead purposely. ss ] think. ran into
starbuck, tumbling him into the gutter. With Q
"wboop-ee," Wash. Mclean piled Reed on top Of
the Times man, and the subscriber left without
waiting to count "the killed, wounded and miss.
ing"
The New Orleans crescent., 1869-03-27

Hon. George W. Paschal writes another letter
from Washington TO the Galveston Bulletin, the
purport Of which is that Congress viii not remove
the political disabilities OF any one who Is not IN
favor Of the congressional plan Of reconstruction
and the ratification Of the fifteenth amendment.
The New Orleans crescent., 1869-03-27

The tontract for the transportation from 81.
Louis fn Fort Benton and all way points on tae
Missoufi river to move government supplies has
been awarded BY Quartermaster General Meigs
and approved by General Sherman, to John N.
Bofnger, Of 81. Louis. -.-
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FROM MEMPHIS.

Iuiurct,en fssolved-Postones Robberiea
Memphis. March 26.--Chsncellor Smith this
yoornipr dissolved the Injunction restraining the
citg from issuing half million Of bonds
detectives are at work investigating number
of Icsses through the postofhce here. negro
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porter was arrested and confessed TO robbng
letters. As the affairs of the Office have been
conducted in q loose manner for some time past,
II is expected that startling developments will be
made public in q few days.
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Mfseeliapeous Items.

, A woman named Csthsrine Thomas, and her
daughter Elizabeth. aged respectively 36 and Ia
years. both Alabamians, who were found lying on
Chartres street, between Ursulines and Hospital
streets, in sick and destitute condition. have
been taken by officer MCGEE to the Charity Hos
pital.
The United States marshal has seized the brig
Belle Darlington at quarantine, while en- route for
Pensacola, OBTAINING the vessel by dispatch sent
over the Bslize line. The seizure was made. we
understand, under q suit brought for supplies
furnished. .-t-.. l-
Four hundred and fifty bales Of cotton rescued
from the wreck of the steamer Cuba No. 2, and
libelled for salvage, has been bonded by the board
of underwriters and given up to the coasignees.
Mike Dunham was arrested on Tchoup upitoules
street last evening by Oficer Byrne, charged with
having In his possession an iron chain supposed TO
have been stolen.
A man named J. J. McCsrty fell from his dray
on Rousseau street, about O'Clock yesterday
evening, and was thereby so severely injured that
be had to be taken homo and put uader the care
of DR.. Schultz.
The temperature yesterday. as shown by the
Thermometer al c. Duhsmel's Ill Capal street. was
De follows: At A. M. 90 degrees; IL N. 6S;
P. NJ. va p. N. IL.
Mr.. II. G. Besftt brings forward the following
document to show that ne is the only official ap-
pTsiser Of the United States Court: "0rdered,
July &c, 1867, that II. g. Heartt be, and is from
this day, appointed appraiser for the courts, aud
euihofized 10 select his own ASSISTANTS. experts
etc. tSigned) K. Loew, Deputy Clerk"
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Jenny Land has arrived and win appear at the
Academy tonight, for the benefit Of Miss Fanny
Stocqueller.
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1t is discovered that Mr.. CIspp, the Senate can
didate Tor printer. Is ineligible under the Law
unless be- sells his newspaper, the Buffalo Ex-
press. .srt..n..f ~
The New Orleans crescent., 1869-03-27

The ladies will not forget that to-day, at II NJ,
is the last " Ixion" matinee.
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not get the funds to follow. Dispatv5 to some
house to give me $500 and start. Hssse.
~. d. O'Connell, Detective Met Pslice."
The mayor of Camden on the same day replied:
CAMDEN. AK, March 25th.
"J. D. 0'Coanell Detective oGce-:
"Chss. Smith. of New York, returned to New
Orleans ON Msyfiower. Tuesday evening. 23d inst.
I'D. W. FELLowss, Mayor"
Yesterday morning the Mayfiower arrived at the
levee, and Officer O'Connell. who had been all
night on the wharf awaiting her arrival: went
his baggage resulted in the disc overy of the two
bonds, 1856 and 22s7. and of s42o in currency aud
500 in gold, which Smith acknowledged to be a
portion of the proceeds Of the sale Of bonds men
toned In circular as " Number unknown" The
accused was then locked up at the First District
Station to await o requisition from the governor
OF New York.
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See Olympia Cigniana, the" Brigand Queen, /" al
the Academy matinee to-day.
The New Orleans crescent., 1869-03-27

"Ixion" and the Brigand Queen" before tAe
public. at the Academy matinee, IL NJ, to-day.
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Essex Again.

During Thursday night, the redoubtaele Jules
Essex drew pistol on Special Officer Goewey,
who had sought him out with warrant for his ar.
rest. He then managed to make his escape. but a
young man OF his acquaintance, named Parker,
who is charged with aiding him in doing 30, was
captured and consigned to durance vile. aase
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Coal OH Lamp Explosion.

About nine O'Clock on Thursday night coal oil
lamp exploded at Loring's Velocipede School,
No. l66 Canal street, but no damage was done, the
flames being extinguished without the assistance
of the iremen.
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FROM HAVANA.

DECREE OF LCE.
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Whose Whiskyf

Five barrels of whisky, marked A. J. K"
were brought to the Third District station by
Pauolmsn Scholt yesterday morning. having been
found in possession of an unknown man. who had
brought them down the river In skti. and had
offered them for sale at price below their market
value. 1t is supposed to have been stolen.
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Military.

The first infantry will probably take its depar-
tuTe for Detroit via Cincinnati this afternoon or
on Monday, going by boat as far as the latter city,
and thence by rail to its destination.
The thirty. ninth (coloredl infantry have arrived
from Ship Island and are quartered az Jackson
Barracks. They are to be consolidated with the
fortieth (colored) infantry.
Gen. Buchanan expects to take his departure
during the coming week. leaving Gen. Mower in
command Of the department of Louisiana.
The New Orleans crescent., 1869-03-27

REPORTED HEAVY BATTLE