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SPECIE PAYMENTS.

THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS LETTERS.
The Hon. E. G. spaulding generally regarded as
the author Of the Legal Tender Act, and lately be-
fore the public as the author of very valuable
financial history of the war; has just furnished me
Buffalo Commercial Advertiser, for publication, tho
following three private letters, one of which, at
least, may be regarded as probably foreshadowlng
the policy of the Administration in urging speedy
return to specie payments: ..
FROM ATToRNEY.eENERAL RoAR.
WASHINGTON. Oct. Is, 1862.
Hon. E. G. sPAULDRG-MY DEAR SIR: have the
honor to acknowledge the receipt OF your ette OF th
the War. for which desire to return my thanks.
The constant pressure upon my time mas e
but 1t seems to be valuable contributes 70 ouI
financial history, and throws consaeraDe nenn spUn
the important question OF return TO specie
/ am one Of those who believed that it was the In
well the duty Of the nation 70 return az once
20 the true solid standard Of value az soon as acYe
hostes ceased that should have treated Oe currency
as zoe dad our drmies-REGARDRG THE yoLuSTEERs And
THE GREESBACKs ALIKE As NECESSITIES OF WAR, TO BE
DISPENSED WITH AS AS POSSIBLE ON THE RETURN OF
PEACE think We made great mistake IN not do st
the only way to reach the object Is by seaay anu
persistent Of the curreDeya panIul process
whenever comes doubt, but harder and worse ior
US the longer IL IS delayed ,...,.,.- .--.
hope that Congress VIII address sei Win 0on 81
and constancy TO the solution OF the problem as s0on %
1t meets and will feel assured that the American people
have ing ara Of p to anybody
but, American citizen, should DO sorIy anu
ashamed 10 nnd my country unaOle anu
time Of peace and prosperity, 10 prOrtde for ITS orerdue
nnn,r Wary resnectfuily L. X. H0AR
p"p'' ''' FROM HORACE MAYNARD OF TENN.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Nov. 3, 1869.
Hon. E. G. sPAULDNo-DEAR SIR: Iha 4. Se lJh e
book sas well as the copy sent me- ~ ID Weutimeu
and much needed 80 successful were the nnanola az
rangements during the that people incline 70 regad
them as automatic, self accomplished with no special
credit to anybody - -,
As result we now the best currency ever known
i'm the nation Let be made convertible into con- az
he pleasure Of e holder and nothing coaid DC 1 TO 0e
discussed Why this has not been done Whylt - NOT
done why It should not be done, confess, after all
have read and heard net able TO see one OF these
DAYS some bold man will take the STEP and then every
body will wonder why had not been taken years pc
fore Would you again at your old place III the
House am, very truly yours, HORACE mAiSA1D'
PROM CHARLES SUMNER.
BOSTON, Aug. 3, 1863.
Nv DP,p SIP. You have done a good service in pre-
pairing your book IL there any Dooy 10 whom es
duty belonged more than yourself ar 'St
conent tch The long pOsipOneHeat Of specie pdyaei.Ls
RELIEVE THAT THE TIME HAS COME FOR THIS BLEsslsS,
aud begin to be impatient when see nOW ea So
peOpe find excuses for not accepting IT. believe he'
dear Sir, very faithfully yours, CHARLKs GUNNER
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CIulA.

CHARGE AGAINST BRITISH O0NgUL-EXTEN~
sIvE BURNINGs OF NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
IN sANTIAGO-VALMAsEDAs BOUNTY.
HAVANA, Nov. 1s.-Mr. COwper, the English Con-
al at Trinidad is charged in eonnivance with the
Captain Of the brig Echo with committing an act of
barratry IN selling the briggs cargo without notify
ing her eonsignee. The action causes much com
msnt among the merchants, and legal steps have
been taken to procure Justice
Tie second battalion Of volunteers have gone 20
the Vueta AbaO region The insurgents in the
neigh borhOod OF Santiago have burnt the planta-
tiOns of Corestina. ResOluciOn Santa Maria, and
DolOr1tas. The Sabanilla plantation has been
burned by insurgents from Trinidad Ten
plantations in the vicinity Of Eienfuegos have been
burnt aimee the LIST of NoyembeC including the Uar-
gnguera plantation. belonging 70 Ponvert Of New
York.
Gen. Ealmaseda has ordered that bis salary DO
divided among the poor of Santiago. The civil Coy
ernor Of Santiago issued PROCLAMATION the 18th
inef., Announcing the killing Of $50 insurgents. and
Offering clenency to those who will Immediately
render to tle Spanish authorities; bEt threatening
10 chastise all reyOutOnists captured. The misery
IN Santiago caused by cholera and smallpox is in
ereasing. Capt-Gen. De ROdas has Teduca1 the term
Of confinement Of the prisoners at CincO villas one
fifth lie has also pardOned and liberated over 200
prisoners, many Of whom were committed for politi-
cal oiienses. A commission has been appointed to
revise the duties on merchandise. The steamers
Rapidan for New-York. and Washington for ST. Nla-
zaire, have sailed. The steamer Yazoo sails to.mor
row for Philadelphia.
VENEZUELAN RECOGNITIOS.
1t is understood jD UaysHa that Commission
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"HoW TO MAKE A SEWSPAPER.p

Prom 1Rs Daily Sin, Nov. I, 1853
THE MEETING OF THE AN
TIPo s-FAsHlONABLt
MARRIAGE ON STATEN
ISLAND. ...
The pretty little villa o.
NJ. Oscanyan, eX.COnsul
General OF the Ottoman
Porte, on Wlllow-ave., Clif
ton, Staten Island. was yes
tei'ady afternoon the scene
OF one of tile most charming
aud novel weddings that iot
hare erer had the good for
tnHe 10 attend.
Tho contracting couple
were William Andrews
aud. Miss Adele Oscar
yam, daughter or the
well-known Turkish lectur
err. The bridegroom waf
born la tho Sandwich Is
lands, while Miss Oscanya ans
birthplace Is the city Of
COnstantinople.
Hiss OsediIydn's toitettt
tods exceedingly rich ana
beautiful, and A FAIREH
BRIDE 1T HAS NEVER BEEN
OUR PLEASURE TO ADMIRE,
Tile company numbered
several hundred, and among
the gay thrOng zoe noticed
many of the queens OF fash
ion In kew-YOrk. The bride
was the recipient OF many
costly Riits. and was con
ceded 10 be- " the prettiest
bride ofthe year"
Dancing aud q collation.
consumed the time until six,
chen tho neriv wedtted par
departed on iheir tcetidn'0
tour.
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FUR .GIGN NEWS.
THE SUEZ CANAL.


IsMAILIA, ON THE SUR CANAL,
Wednesday, New II, 1853.
The Amperial yacht Aigle, with the Empress on
board and followed by vessels has just anchored at
Isriia having passed through the first part OF the
Canal.
OFFICIAL ACCOUNT OF THE EEPREss's PROGRESS
PARIS. Thursday Nov. IS, 1869.
The go,rpal ORcil gublishes the following teie-
graphic account of the progress of the Empress Of the
French:
PORT SAID, Nov. I6.--fIer Majesty arrived at Port
Said to-day, where she Was received and subse-
sueutlY visited on board the yacht Aigte by the
VicerCy of Egypt and the Emperor of Austria inc
Prince Royal of Prussia, the Prince and Princess Oh
Holland, and tho commanders of the men-0l-"u III
tShe -EarbOr The Empress subsequently i&hdeu ana
assifted at a Fs Denn and at the Mussnlman prayers
lwti Oh were chanted the occasion OF the lnaugu
STATION of the Canal In the evening the shpplhg III
the harbOr were illuminated, and therewas display
III fireworks on sea and shore
LONDON. Thursday, Nov Is. 1862
The following dispatches have been received from
the Isthuus of Suez:
TIME OF THE TRIP-VAsT LAMENTATIONS AND
FESTIVITY.
'IsMAILIA Wednesday Night, Nov. IT, 1862
The trip of the first detachment of the fleet with
visitors was made from Port Said GO tins place IN
eight and a half hours -Four steamers have just ar
rived 6FUm Suez the Southern terminus OF the Oaha
and met those from Port Said the town, banks OF
the oanal and vessels illuminated and the night
is given up to festivities and rejoicing.
DEPTH OF THE CANAL.
IsaAILIA, Thursday Noon, Nov. IT, 1869.
Thfty-four steamers have arrived here and others
are expected. At the shallOwest point between
Isrsaa aud Port Said the water in the Canal Us 10
feet deep; and the depth is generally % to 50 feet
along the whole line,
TWENTY EIGHT THOUSAND GUESTS.
The festivities here are continued with great mag
nificence and enthusiasm. An immense crowd OF
visitors from all parts of the world are here The
.nmber of guests who have been specially invited Dy
the Khediye will exceed 5000 Europeans and 5000
eOrieutals. The expenditure of money Is unlimited
The entire feet will start for Suez tomorrow.
SUCCESS OF THE CANAL.
LONDON, Thursday, Nov. 49, 1862
The Shipping Gazette, discussing the practical
operation of the Sueg Canal, says: Whether the
point of difficulty remains to be overcome here or
there before the Canal be available for vessels OF
the largest tunnage is merely question of detail to
be settled by the constructors of the Canal AS far
as we are concerned we can only point to the fact
that the French engineers have redeemed their
promise; the Canal is open and is magnificent
success.
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WOMAN AND HER CHILD MURDERED.

NEw-ALBANY, Ind, Nov. ia most brutal
murder was perpetrated few days since near Troy,
Perry County. q German woman named Gelreich ana
her little son being the Victims From the particulars
that have reached here appears that her husband had
visited Troy on the day Of the murder had pnoney
boasted OF having received large sum OF money irO
Germany, and must have started for home ABOUT the
time OF the murder; but he accidentally detained on
bs ionrney and on his arrival &C his residence he was
horred 10 mud his wife and child yingdead on the oor'
with their heads open, apparently by an Az OF some
sharp instrument. IL Is supposed that MI. GeHecn
was followed home by persons for the purpose VI
robbery and not hudng him the road they had visited
ms house when either meeting with resistance or Tear
OF they committed the crime. There 10 as YET
no clue 70 the perpetrators.
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.M,N SHOT BY AN ARMY OFFICER.

KoKoMo, Ind, Nov. is. - Lieut.. w. w.
Dougherty of the Regular Army furouah and visit
ing his parents here and killed Joseph Van Horn at
the Sherman House. in this city, at noon to-
day It IS alleged that Van Horn circulated
slanderous reports about Doughertys sisters ana
him 10 recall his remarks. He repeatedly re.
fused and, not denying the report, DougGery n W
Ave shots at him, three OF them taking elect: van
Horn died almost instantly Dougherty was Immediately
arrested and in jail. The affair has caused great
excitement both parties are connected Win the nrss
families OF this city.
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WASHINGTON.
GREAT INCREASE OF REVENUE FROM TOBACCO
IN VIRGINIA -FLATTERING PROSPECTS OF
THE WORLDS FAIR-THE LINE AND STAFF
QUARREL

GREAT INCREASE OF REVENUE FROM TOBACCO
IN VIRGINIA --FLATTERING PROSPECTS OF
THE WORLDS FAIR-THE LINE AND STAFF
QUARREL.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THB TRiBUSRI
WASHINGTON. Thursday Nov. 10. 1869.
According 10 the records IN the Internal Revenue Bu-
the seven months ending sept 90 amounted to s1ls'
$50 3d. against s224 for the same period OF last year
the Increase this year being t9sI39 S. The Supervisor
estimates that the revenue from tobacco In Virginia for
the year commencing March, 1909, aud ending March
1870 will be at least t5OO0 greater than for the pre-
vious year.
The Business Committee OF the proposed WORLDS fair
are becoming enthusiastic day and they now
declare that rs assured The sum OF $4,000
already been subscribed by the citizens OF washing
ton, and large sums promised. Among the SUB.
scnbers William A. Corcoran, t2oOoo; Matthew En-
cry, $1,000; Henry ID. Cooke $1,000 Alexander X,
Sheppard $4,000 Archie Polls 5000; J. A. Thompson.
5000 Mathew ". Gault. 5000 Philip Mohun, 5000
Fltzhugh Coyle 5000 Dr. r. d. Gilman. $500; James
G. DAVIS $500 WIN. Is. Todd 5000 O. w. MetlerotI
5000; Metropolitan Railroad Co, 5000; Washington
Gaslght Co, $4,000; Gen. o. o. Howard. 5000 Geo.
W. Riggs, g. 600 WIZARDS Hotel. 5000.
The Board appointed yesterday by the Secretary OF tho
Navy 20 investigate the differences existing between the
line and staff officers OF the Navy has been increased 10
seven memberr four from the line officers, and three
from the staff. Tie Board stands follows: Com
modores Smith, Alden. Case and Capt Ammen; Chief
Engineer KING, ChIefPaymaster Dunn. aud Chiefsur-
geon Pinckney The Board will meet and organize on
Monday next
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-11-19
LOCAL POLITICS.

The IXth District Democratic Union Judicial
Convention have nominated Capt William l. Wiley Tor
Police Justice aud Michael Halloran for Civil Justice
The Republicans of the XIllth Assembly
District OF the Twenty.third and Twentyeighthst or.
Ranzatons held meeting at their Club Rooms, NO 800
EighLh-ave, on Wednesday evening, and elected dele
gates ~ the local Conventions.
The Democratic Union ely Judicial Nomi-
mating Conventions met last night. and made the follow
ing nominations Second Distribution Police Justice, Jo
seph Bowling: Civil Justice. Thomas kivln. Third Dis
triotPOce Justice, John Cox Civil Justice, Arthur j..
Delaney. Eighth Dlstrict-Thomas A. Ledwith; Civil
Justice, Thomas W. Pittman.
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PARAGUAY.

LOPEZ AT SAN JoAQUN-NEw AND INDUSTRIOUS
GRIMES REPORTED OF HIM.
LONDON, Thursday, Nov is, 1859.
Dates from Rio JaneirO to the 9th ult have been
received. According to the latest accounts from
Paraguay. President Lopez had transferred his
headquarters and seat of Government to San Joaquin
1t was reported that Lopez had killed bis mother
one of his brothers and other persOn in consequence
of his suspicion that they were engaged in a con
spiracy against his life. The Allies had yet made
no movement. and it supposed that active opera
tions would be still longer deferred
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THE PACIFIC RAILROAD ACCIDENT

INQUEST ON THE yICTIMs-THB sw1TCH-TENDER
CAN NEITHER READ NOR WRITE.
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 16.-The coroners jury
mpanneled to ascertain the Of the death OF sixteen
persons killed by the railroad accident on SUNDAY noih
ing met NJ Alameda last evening After hearing the tes'
,imonv OF several witnesses, they adjourned until
Wednesday night The evidence Of the switchender at
simpsons Station revealed him to be entirely Ignorant OF
his duties Although having a timetable, ne couia
neither read nor write, and did not know winch Train
had the right TO the track
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From The Duty SIN. Nov II. 1859
AN ORIENTAL BRIDE IN SEMI
ORIENTAL COSTUME "A
PLEASANT PRIVATE WED.
DING ON STATEN ISLAND.
The marriage OF Miss
Adele Montgomery Oscar
yam, daughter OF the eminent
Oriental scholar and present
resident Consul Of Turkey
in this metropolis, and Mr..
william Andrews late OF the
Sandwich Islands, now in
this city, WAS duly cele-
brated at the residence OF
the brides parents. Clifton,
Is. l., YESTERDAY AFTER
NOON. The house was filled
with the numerous friends
OF the estimable lady and
her parents. and the occa-
sion was one Of rare enjoy
ment.
The bride was dressed in
a rich white silk en- train,
with overskirt Of the same,
terminating IN points, and
neatly trimmed with white
satin AMI point lace. The
'corsage was q high Pompa-
'dour with short sleeves. A
peculiarly OF the costume
was an elegant Turkish
bridal vail OF pure silver.
made OF numerous narrow
strands OF the shining metal.
about four feet In length, set
In a band at the top, by
which they were confined 10
the head, the lower ends
flowing lOOse.
The ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev. DIR.
Thomas ri. skinner OF this
city, tho venerable grand
father OF the bride. In the
form OF the
Presbyterian Church. At Its
conclusion q burst OF music
filed the house, an avalanche
Of salutations and oongratu-
latl0ns was poured upon the
BRIDE, and u very elaborate
aud tempting entertiiDllcnt
was exposed IN a conrsnlcni
apartment. Later, whea
room could be secured IOr
hat purpose, dancing WIS
commenced, In which all
he younger portion OF tho
company participated, keep
ny up tho festivities until q
ate hour Ia the evening.
lIaIe uaur Iu slIe uyuDIDs,
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ALASKA.
THREE SAILORS

THREE SAILORS DR0wNED-AN ISLAND ms
COVERED.
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 16.--By the arrival Of
the United States Newberu sitka advjces IN Dot
25 have been received giving satisfactory accounts q,
the loyalty Of the natives and OF the frienness OF ,ho
Indians The health OF the garrison was good and tbo
fisheries are prosperous The United States steamer lin
coin had returned from 81 Paul Island ia Bhrng sea
While OF the Lncon's boats was attempting IN land
on the island 10 was sWalnped and three saiors named
Rlehsrd Livingston, Lews Garn, aud John Beck, were
drowned 49,
on tins down trip Of the steamer Newberp she narrov,
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FRANCE.
THE EMPEROR AND MR.. wAsHBURNE--M OLLI-
WEIR.

THE EMPEROR AND MR.. wASHBURNE--M OLLI-
WEIR.
LONDON, Thursday, Nov ls, 1869.
The Emperor gave a reception yesterday at Com
pegne. He was cordial in his manner toward Mr..
Washburne the American Minister, and paid him
constant attention, which is much commented on in
political circles The probability that Emile Olivier
will soon be appointed to position in the Cabinet is
again talked of
CONTEMPLATED MEETING BETWEEN NAPOLEON
AND THE CZAR-M RoCHEFoRT
Gen. Fleury, French Minister to Russia telegraphs
from ST. Petersburg that the Car has agreed to meet
Emperor Napoleon this Wlnter The threatened
duel between the editor of la Pays and Henri Roche
fort has been avered the latter having made salts
. factory ordinations
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TURKEY AND EGYPT.

DEMANDS UPON THE VICEROY TO BIZ PRESSED.
VIENNA, Thursday, Nov Is, 1869.
The Preese asserts that when the celebration Of
the opening of the Suez Canal is terminated, the
Sublime Porte will send another altimatpm TO the
Viceroy of Egypt ordering him to accept the
Turkish proposals without condition. to consider
himself suspended from the Nieeroyalty.
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GREAT BRITAIN.
"A GREAT FENIAN DEMONSTRATION.

"A GREAT FENIAN DEMONSTRATION.
DUBLIN, Thursday, Nov ls,1S69.
A FeniaR demonstration was made at Waterford
last night. There was torchlight procession in
which nearly five thousand men took part. The
bands played Fenan airs The streets were crowded
with spectators An extra police force was on hand
but did not interfere with the proceedings and there
was no disturbance,
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escaped shpwreck by running an island directly IN he
course The island 10 situated In latitude $50 49, long'
ade 1860 east and is miles long and Ave wide Inc
island is not laid down in the LAP Chart No. OF Ine
North Pacific Survey, issued from the hydrogapnc nu
reau az Washington IN July, 1863
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SPAIN
rHE REpuBLICAN PRlsONRRs.

THE REPUBLICAN PRISONERS,
MADRID, Thursday Nov. Is 1862
The Republican prisoners are bot to be sent to
Cuba Senior Orense has gone TO Paris.
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,GyyEPu pRPsS pIspATCBl
by TELEGRAPH TO THB TRIBUSRI

william Cornell Jewett has just arrived here from
Europe. He has obtained from the King OF the Neither
lands a concession 20 land and Holland soil ~
ocean cable from New York Mr. JeWett intends layln
the subject before the President,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-11-19
POLITICAL.
MASSACHUSETTS.

BosToN, Mass, Nov. 1s.-The Labor Reform
party have nominated Nathaniel E. Chase, stove dealer
for Mayor
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THE JUNrA AND THEIR NAVY.

The seven officers who were released on
bail at Wilmington and transferred TO Marshal Dalons
charge have bonds for their
before u District Cont this State and at large
only through the courtesy OF the Marshal They com
plain that the Junta who morally bound 10 care for
them have taken steps to have them released from
arrest and while they have right TO demand full pay
officers of the Cubln Navy until their Is acted
upon, they have only enough TO pay their board bills
They say, too, that although they regarded prs
oners aud leave the district 10 accept lucrative
positions offered them, there s no indictment entered
against then 1t isaverTed, the other hand that the
Juna have applied the Attorney for order
have the officers enlarged their recoguZances.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-11-19
THE LILLIAN CREW.

Treating of the steamer Lillian, The N. o.
Times gives OF Of her officers, who relates
that after her sinking Nassau attempt made TO
wreck The four hundred men left at Lost Key were
ony supplied with I've days ratiOns, although they re
NAMED there fifteen one hundred and ten OF them had
reached Cedar Keys by what means he did not know,
when informant left. The officers OF the Lillian were
each gwen draft Oh New York at three days sight for
IA 0Old
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from the insurgent Government has arrived IN Ca
raccas, for the purpose of inducing the venezuelan
Government to recognize the insurgents as Del
ligerents and to allow them to raise tne
army in Venezuela.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1869-12-11

The progress of Minnesota in
the production of9wheat lis
amongthe agricultural narvels
of the age. 1t is estimated that
the surplus wheat of.that State
the present year viii be- fully
$4,000 Bushels, while but a. lit-
tie of the great grain plateau
embraced within its limits has
yetbeen brought under cultivaI
ton. One farmer, the past
year, harvested 1000 acres,
with an average yield Of forty
bushels to the acre. ThisIaec-
ton, while much of it is. too
far north for growing eOrns viii
evidently become the Odessa Of
America in the production of
wheat.--[ Exchange. dblt
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SPECTATOR.

G. W. Stoner & Co, have
slaughtered this season nearly |
1000 beeves. The beeves were
slaughtered on the 9th of No.
vember, thus showing the ca
pacity of the establishment for
converting the cattle upon a.
thousand hills into picked beef
for the European market. There
are 240 hands employed in all
the departments, and over $50
beeves are disposed of on an
average each day. No. one can
realize the magnitude Of this
slaughter house, and the vast
quantities of beef prepared for
market unless they visit the
scene and go through the entire
building. The cost of barrels,
salt, beeves, hire of laborers
and all other incidental expen-
ses amount each day. to say
$1,000, often reaching $12,-
000.-[ [CaddO Gazette.
Ib3H E ---~...----- 80 NGst
The Milwaukee Sentinel SAYS
that between the first of May
and the end of October of the
the present year, 24,36S immi-
grants had landed at that port.
The arrivals since then will
augment the number to %. 900.
Of this number, 3,6A remain
ed i'll the State, the remainder
passing on TO Iowa and Min
nesota. .aal
The people of Europe pay
annually fifty million dollars
for the support Of royal fami-
| lies. The Sultan alone exacts
eight millions. The Pope is the
cheapest Of all the sovereigus,
and gets only s250,O0O, without
4 including Peters pence. 1f
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RicIa'I w. Turner,

A TTORNEY AT LAW, Bellevue, La
AlWiM practice in the Parishes of Bos-
sier, Caddo and DeSoto. All business en-
trusted to him win receive prompt and ener-
getic attention. v7n4O
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Mr.. Drake, who put down the
first oil well in this country,
and who at one time was worth
$1,000, 900, recently died in the
poor-house.