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THE DRerPED STITCHES.
By MRS NJ. 2. \. sAxesrrk.

Sitting alone in the corner,
In her own old easy chair,
With the firelight softly falling
On her beautiful gray hira.
= z Shes knitting away at a stocking,
Rounding the heel tonight;
And nobody knits like mother,
Though age is dimming her sight
Glancing like silver. the needles
backward and forward go,
EAnd The rings on her thin white fingers
- Are aashfng 10 and fro, &R
There's the golden band that has never
Been off since her wedding-day,
And the hoop encrusted with diamonds,
From Tom, when he went away
Away at the beck of fortune.
,s..., To the faro China seas,
While his mother compassed his out
bound ship
Day and night on her knees,
; Pleading that wind and'weaIher
For Tom might ever be fair,
And that never the boy might wander
Out of reach of his mothers prayer.
This mixed sock-it reminds her
OF some she sent to the camp,
For Willie to wear, poor soIdier-boy,
To keep his feet from the damp.
q p And Willie, he never wore them.
His tired feet were still
Oh SO still in narrow grave
On the side of Southern hill.
sa1 It's wonderful-shc remembers
- III The first little sock she knit,
wee thing, white and dainty,
Marveling, would it ftp
Tucking it by in her basket,
As if half it were a sin,
And fearing lest careless eyes should see
The dreams she was knitting in.
Dear little baby Alicel-
- 81 ~ Never was babe SO sweet.
Alice's own are all very well,
- But ahi those dimpled feet
gsI That she fondled and kissed so often, -5
That she taught to walk alone
They are walking life's long path way,
They are hurt by many g stone.
knitting alone is the mother,
And the freight softly falls
On the pleasant room of the household,
On the beautiful pictured walls:
a.i4 But think, when the lamps of evening
Scatter the shadows there,
They CLEAN over nothing half so sweet
As the mothers silver hair
And oh ! she has dropped her stitches;
To be sure, it is not strange,
Since she herself has been far away
Beyond this world of change;
~ Away for a half-h vision,
,As - To the realms Of the brave and lsal,
2 Where the loved of the past are together
raJ In the land of endless veal.
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7 WHILE the boat was lying at Cin-
cinnati, just ready to start for Louis
vile, young, man came on board
leading blushing damsel by the hand
and approaching the clerk, in sup
pressed voice, 81 say" he exclaimed,
''me and my wife have just got mar
ried, and lam docking for accommo-
dations." .sl ua Il. a Ha.t q
/ ."LoOking for berth ?" hastily in-
quired the clerk, passing tickets out
to another passenger. 'e is.ssH5oH sa'E
"Birth! Thunder and lightning,
no" gasped the Young man, "we
amt but just got mamied! We want
place to stay all night you know,
and q bed r...f7 -fs..... &C.,.
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The following error in paHetuatiom
is good illustration of the use of the
comma. At a banquet this toast was
given, WOman-without her man, is a
q brute"
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"I DON'T want mother to marry
again." said little boy one day at
breakfast. " Why not?" was asked
with some surprise. Because" said
he, "I've lost enc father, and don't
want the trouble OF getting acquaint-
ed with anothera lsatueil8uy stsiE Ha
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-03-18
PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATIONS

A Summary of the Inaugurations of the
Presidents from Washington TO Grant.
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AwITT1 friend asks: 6 Why is the!
North Polo ikea bald head 2" Re-
cause it is great bear (bare) place.
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EHOR Posters. Hand Bills, Bill Heads, &C
II come the Press Qgaee, on Chestnut, Street
north end Of Empire Block.
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IT, AU CTIo ON.

Satisfaction guaranteed.
Terms reasonable Send inventory OF proper
ty ~ mall stating about the time sale is &c sired
and VIII get bills printed and forward IN time
''' a's''' "4'' Z &c BEN. FRANKLIN.
Aurora. O., dan. 7. 1852 =.
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JACKSON,

The concodrse of people who came
from the most distant parts of the
country to witness the Inauguration of
General Jackson was SO great as to
excite astonis]lment inst the journals of
the day and among public men. / His
election had inspired feeling of con-
fidence through all sections of the
country which had not been felt for
some years, and the curiosity to Wit
ness the Inauguration of "old Hick-
ory" was very great. Like Jefferson
he declined large escort and rode on
horseback to the Capitol. He entered
the Senate Chamber shortly before
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..AuCTIONEER,.

The undersigned being an Auctionecr OF
twelve years experience, respectfully tenders
his services TO the citizens Of Portage and ad-
joining counties, in selling any description OF
property
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LINCOLN AND JOHNSON

The particulars of the Inauguration
of Mr.. Lincoln are too fresh in the
minds of all to need any, recapitula-
ton, and the events attending the ac-
cession to the Presidency of Mr.. J ohm
son in 1866 are equally well known;
SO until the Inauguration of Gen.
Grant nothing more need be said.
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diplomatic corps, the heads of the de-
partments, officers of the army and
navy, the members of Congress and
many ladies. AT noon Adams and
Washington entered the hall together.
The President elect made short
speech, and the oath was administered
by Chief Justice Ellsworth. Soon
after, Adams, jefferson and Washing
ton retired, and were escorted home
amid salyos of artillery. and loud
cheers. In the evening there were
the usual festivities, and grand din
ner was given to Washington by the
merchants of the city at O'eIler's ho-.
tel.
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LlHN ADAMS.

The Inauguration of John Adams
took place at Philadelphia on the 4th
Of March, 1887, The ceremonies oc-
curred in Representatives Hall, in the
presence ipfsa large cpneourse, includ-
ing Washington, Jefferson (who had
just been sworn in as Vice Presidency,
the Judges of the Supreme Court, the
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-03-18

Farmers Look to your Interest,
aud get the best Implements and Fruit Cal
AMI BEE my Stock, or send for a'CireuilnF befoJs
Garden and Fruit Plants of my raising. at M,
residenee ~ 'i1 GARDEN FARM. A'fi
91fi9Js 0i5S miles east of Rayenna, ohio9
Dec II, 1858, SIM.
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Gen. Taylor died on the 9th of July,
1850, and two days after q joint con-
-vention of the Houses Of Congress
was held in Representatives Han,
when Mr.. Fillmore entered and swore
to defend the Constitution. This be-
ing all that was considered necessary,
he at once assumed the reias of office.
/. s.saif slt. 4e FIERCE. lsisoe aa3 son
Mr.. Pierce was inangurated ON the
4th Of March, 1858. It showed fast,
but that did not detract from the
brightness of the scene. There was .
procession one mile In length, which
escorted Messrs. Fillmore and Pierce
to the Capitol. The route was lined
with vast numbers of people, who
cheered enthusiastically, to which Gen.
Pierce, standing erect in his carriage,
responded. The foreign ministers,
dressed in their glitteriag uniforms
rode in their state carriages guarded
by a squadron of cavalry. On arriy-
ing at the Capitol the outgoing and In
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coming Presidents 3roceeded to the
Senate Chamber, where tlie high Off
cials of the nation were assembled
Then a procession was formed and
marched to the east portice, where a
large staging had been erected. The
oath of Office was administered by
Chief Justice Taney. after which the
President delivered his inaugural ad-
dress. He was frequently greeted
with cheers during its delivery, and
its conclusion was followed by the
ringing of bells, martial music and the
firing of cannon. The President was
then escorted to the White House and
Mr.. Fillmore to Willard's Hotel. In
the evening Mr.. Fillmore dined with
Mr.. Pierce and several balls took
place. Mr.. Pierce was the first since
Washington's time, we think, who de-
livered his Inaugural address after
taking the oath ; all the previous Pres
idents, beginning with the elder Adj
ans, having made their addresses and
then taken their oaths Of office
d s.s-' - BUCHANAN. 10 tf1'',' stt
The Inauguration Of Buchanan took
place on the 4th Of March, 1857, amid
large assemblage and attended with
brilliant ceremonies. The inaugural
address was delivered as usual from
the east portico of the Capitol, and the
customary festivities took place in the
evening. f1i7s'ia''' '''' AAa''-@''''
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FEBRUARY e1, 1869. TRIPLE SHEET

middling uplands Hid, middling Orleans I'D.
ASS. Cd.
LONDON. Feb. 2o-sugar 2ss..sd. Bonds 7sg.
holiday in financial and commercial circles. The
ease In money is very marked. Offerings large,
the banks and money lenders being anxious to
make interest over Tuesday extreme rates to z,
but the bulk Of the transactions were at sac.
The bank statement is regarded as unfsvorsble.
The loss OF specie s attributable to the great de-
mand for customs during the week, and the heavy
decrease In deposits is attributed to the falling
on In loans, specie and legal tenders. Sterling
quiet and steady at s2@9t. Gold l33s. sos Of
1864, ll42@llls. State securities firm and in
better demand
FRANKFoRr, Feb. 20.-Bonds s2I.
PARIS Feb. 20.-Bourse frmer rentes 7l.42.
HAvRE, Feb. 20.-Cotton closed steady; tres
ordinsire on the spot l.36i, afloat 1.374.
NEW YORK, Feb. 20.-The bank statement
shows q decrease in loans Of 1852 GOO of specie
s2,205,000; Of circulation $4,000 !; Of deposits
s. 600; Of legal tenders 81 1897 000 The banks
hold SIS :ssS 900 excess Of legal reserve, against
900 for the corresponding week Of last
year. Gold opened at 1884, advanced to 1885.
and closed at 1881. Governments are In increased
demand and at higher rates 5. eos OF 1867 were
the. the fsyorites, and some heavy purchases were
any amount Of 1925 at present prices. 5.20's
Of 1862 ll4}@l14E Of 1864 MA of 1865 ns9
Of 1868 lll@lll4; l04O's lO9A@losi; Louisiana
levee skies 6sa. Stocks steady. Sub-tressury
balance ss0,500,000. s.- -
NEW YORK, Feb. 20.-Cotton closed drmer and
in far demand. Sales to-day 1000 bales. Mid
dliDes 29c. Flour very dull-superfne State IS 75
@6 IS. Wheat heavy, winter 305c. lower. Corn
heavy without any decided change. Whisky
quiet. Pork unsettled and lower, $50 50@32.
Lsrd lower, 19l@l93c. Naval stores and groce.
ries quiet. Freights dull.
CHARLESTON, Feb. 20.-Cotton quiet and easier
Sales 500 bales. Middlings 27a027{c. Receipts
757. Exports coastvise ll58 bales.
SAVANNAH, Feb. 20.-Cotton market irregular
1000 bales. Receipts 1877 bales. Exports coast.
wise 1920 bales. to Liverpool 4763 bales.
LOUISVILLE, Feb. 20.-Sales l6A hhds. tob acco
at full rates. Pork s32 5O@33. Lard zoe. Bs-
con-shouders l4sc., clear rib sides 179c.. clear
sides lsc. Bulk shoulders l33c., clear rib sides
163c., clear sides l7c. Superfne -four S. 50@
5 60. Corn 60@63c. Oats 62@65c. Whisky SO
@94c.
CINCINNATI, Feb. 20.-Family Flour Sc soar.
Corn 6SG64c. Oats 67G68c. Whisky 92c. Pork
s32Q32 so. Bulk Meats--Shoulders l2Ac., sides
14lc. Bacon shoulders l4c.. clear rib sides 16}c..
clear sides 17{c., hams 1s4@l9.
ST.. LOUIS, Feb. 20.-Four-Superfne S. 50@
s6 Is. Whest-Fall 81 45@l so. Corn 81 7l@
s32 so. Clear bulk sides 17c. Bacon-Shoulders
l49c.. clear rib sides l7lc., clear sides lSc. Lard
l95@2l4c.
CHICAGO. Feb. 20.-Flour-Superine s566 50
Wheat 81 2O@l %. Corn 5s055S4c. Oats 50ac.
High wines 9O@90ac. Pork s3l. Lard lSs@lS3c.
Bulk shoulders l2c.
MOBILE, Feb. 20.-Cotton market firm. Low
middling 264@264c. Sales to-day 1000 bales.
Receipts sec Dales. Exports 36O5 bales.
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FROM EUROPE.

Public Meetings In France Dispersed-G ath-
erings Prohibited Gen. DIX Makes q Deni-
aI-The London Press on the Rejection of
the Alabama Treaty.
PARIS, Feb. 20.-A public meeting at Mount
Psrnsssus was dispersed. Gatherings next Wednes.
day are prohibited.
Gen. Dix in letter denies that he made q
speech sympsthizing with the Grecians-thinks
Americans ought not to interfere in European
affairs.
LONDON, Feb. 20.-Prominent journals comment
ss follows on the rejection by the United States
of the Alabama treaty:
The Standard (conservstive) says it regrets the
rejection, and that advances for new treaty must
come from the United States. England is now
unfettered from past concessions and hereafter
will only treat on terms Of absolute equality.
The Times says the present treaty testified Eng
lands smity its failure does not endsnger the
peaceful relations of the two countries, but rather
serves as warning for the new convention.
The Post (conservative) regrets the rejection
only on account Of delay.
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FROM HAVANA.

r.~or...n n ss.eK on Guanaga-A "A Rebel Ex-
p~aftion-Holguine Surrounded by Rebels.
HAVANA, Feb. 20.--The government is equip
ping fotilla to attack Guanaga, where the in.
surgents are fortified, having brass cannon COM
msnded by Americans. A rebel expedition has
effected landing at Cochinos. Baldy Smith de.
clines thseonsul generalship. The chasseurs have
arrived.
The Diario says Cespedes and the greater part
Of the rebels are without the jurisdiction OF
Holguin. The Spenish forces in arms number
10000. A dispatch from Holguin, 7th. says:
Communication with the troops is cut oil. The
rebels surrounded the town and captured the
mails. The troops recaptured Menicarsgue.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-02-21

ROB Roy. Romanee. By Sir Walter Scott
New York: ID. Appleton & Co. 1869. For
sale by Jas. A. Gresham, 90 Camp street. Also
in the same volume old Mortality, The Monas-
terry, The Pirate, The Black Dwarf.
A superb specimen bf the Appleton blue and
gold edition of the Wayerly Novels.
How BRIDE WAS Won; OR, A CHASE ACROSS
THE PAMPAs. By Frederick Gerstacker. Trans
lated by Francis Jorhan, and illustrated by Gas
ton Fay. Appleton X Co. For sale by Jas. A.
Gresham, 90 Camp street.
A story replete with adventure and excitement,
told by one of the popular German novelists.
TIE CHAPLET oF PEARLS. By the author Of "The
Heir of Redclyfe" (Youngl. Illustrated. Ap.
pleton d Co. For sale by Gresham.
A work that win sustain the expectation
grounded on the authors other works.
Gresham has also for sale the Appleton cheap
$50 cents) editions Of Tasso's Jerusalem De-
lvered, in English verso by ]. h. wifin, and of
The Poacher and the Pacba Of Many Tales, by
Capt. Marryatt, The Tahsman, by Scott.
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FROM MOBILE.

The Southern Press Convention Adjourns-
Presentation, etc.
MOBILE. Feb. 20.-The Press Convention ad.
journed day. They presented the Board Of
Trade of this city pair of goblets as an evidence
of their appreciation of the hosptalities extended
to them during their sojourn in Mobile. Some Of
the members left for their homes this evening !;
others leave for New Orleans to- morrow, the hos.
pitalites of the st. Charles Hotel having been ex
tended to them. The citizens of Mobile spared
no pains or expense TO make the stay OF the mem.
bers agreeable, and the convention was lavish in
its thanks for the hospitslities enjoyed.
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House OF Representative.
ftv. one members present.

futy one members preSent.
Mr.. Witt introduced bill authorizing VIM.
Croft to change his name. Finally passed.
On motion of McVean, 1t was resolved that the
House meet on Tuesday next. at 10 o'clock, TO 20
at once into committee of the whole.
NOTICES oP BILLS.
By Isabelle-To relieve Mrs. M. A. Fitzsim.
mons.
By Taylor-To change the name of Mr.. Shields.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS.
An act to exempt certain property from the
drainage tax. Referred to committee on ways
and means. t ~
By Lsnge, of East Baton Rouge-An act to pro.
vide for the punishment Of ofienses not recog.
nized as crimes. Judiciary. vfTi
BY V. NJ. Lange of East Baton Rouge-An act
to provide for the government Of the city of
Baton Rouge. Referred to the corporations COM
mittee, ordered printed and made special order
for Friday next.
By Faulkner-To allow city OF New Orleans to
issoe S., ,O00,0 ,000 bonds. Calendar.
Lange introduced resolution appointing sub
Pententiary committee to investigate that in
stitution. Adopted.
Reese Of Lafourche introduced bill amending
the act Of incorporation Of the Roman Catholic
Church of st. Mary. Vermilion and Lafourche.
Referred to committee on corporations.
A resolution ordering no session on Monday
(22d February was adopted.
A bill to prevent prize fighting by fine Of from
$500 to $1,000 and imprisonment from six months to
a year. Judiciary committee.
The general tax bill was ordered to be reported
next Tuesday.
A bin appropristing $500 as extra compensa-
ton to employees of State auditor was referred to
committee on ways and means.
Morey offered bill to incorporate the Louis
ana velocipede Company. Referred TO COMMIT
tee on corporations.
SENATE BILLS.
To fix the terms Of the court Of the Thirteenth
Judicial District. Judiciary.
To incorporate the town Of Arizona, Claiborne
parish. Finally passed. s1
An act to incorporate the town of Napoleon
ville parish Of Assumption: Finally passed.
To create the psrish Of Tsngipahos. Carr
moved to indefinitely postpone. Hutchinson Of
St. Tammsny moved to table the motion. Lost.
Referred to committee on parochial affairs.
Granting leave Of absence for two months to
Robt Z. Carson, parish judge Of st. John Baptist.
Finally passed. eM
The Senate having refused to concur in two Of
The House amendments to the social equality bill,
McVean moved that the House recede from those
apeudpents. The apendments srei one that oil
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NUMBER 16l.

cases srising under the bill be tried by prefer
ence the other that the bill shall 60 into eject on
April /, instead Of Immediately on its passage.
From the fret one the House receded BY ~ TO
Ia, as was also the second by as to Is.
The bill amending the tax Law relative 70 u
censes Of cofeehouses was recommittedi TO COM
mittee on ways and means. ~
The bill authorizing Warmoth to negotiate
loans dd tb. McMillen moved to amend by making
the limit at which bonds shall be pledged fifty
cents on the dollar. Adopted. Bill finally passed.
Bill to make sheriffs in all parishes except Or
leans tax collectors. Amended by including
Jefferson IN the exception. and finally passed.
The bill nullifying all sales Of public lands made
during the war was indefinitely postponed by re-
corded vote of'32 to 80. motion 10 reconsider
was tabled. III h.
The city gold bond bin was taken up and made
the special order for Saturday evening. at 81
O'Clock. 1870
Senate bill to incorporate the Teche Navigation
Company. ~
Pending this the Hohse went into
COMMITTEE of THE WHOLE.
Mr. Noble of Orleans in the chair.
The committee tool up the bill ratifying the
lease of the Penitentisry, etc. rasn
This bill pending the committee rose.
/ Adjourned. 'AA'
\ EVENING SESSION.
! No quorum and the House adjourned until 10
A. NJ. on Tuesday next.
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River NEWS,

v1cKsBuRG, Feb. 20.-Passed up Mary Hous-
ton at last night. Down: Alaska at and
Thompson Dean at 10 last night. Robt. E. Lee at
midnight, and Richmond at noon. River rising,
IL feet below high water.
vIcKsBURG, Feb. 20.-Passed up: Pargoud at
o Pm.
LOUISVILLE, Feb. 20.-River rising; 9 feet z
inches in the canal by the mark.
Sr. LOUIS, Feb. 20.-RIver rising.
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MISCELLANEOUS.

sAvAxsAu, Feb. 2o.--Heavy rains last night.
Wind northeast.
vote of 81 to 80, passed bill restoring capital
punishment.
BALTIMoRE, Feb. 20.-Chsrles A. Gamberell, an
extensive -four manufacturer, died to-day, aged
"a years.
ky WEST, Feb. 20.-The Peruvian iron-cads
have arrived.
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GREAT SENSATION rsi THE FOURTH DIsrRrcr.-
When an oracle speaks the incredulous are
forced to believe. -
Plsnchette has lately been consulted in regard
to the msny attractions offered by e. Libermsn.
corner Of Magazine and st. Andrew streets. and the
prophetic words fully isliable, have not only pro-
duced great impression on the public mind, but
bis advertisement ia fhis mornings CRESCENT
enumerstng in part more of those celebrated cor
sets, together with the oveliest styles OF parasos
and fresh line Of white goods, will but tend to
Increase the excitemest which the above mystic
rious announcement hsl Ocsasionsd.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-02-21

A Coop soLIcrToE.-The many friends, both
personal and business. of Mr.. John F. Thomas
will be interested in the fact that he has formed
business connection with Col. ]. r. Purvis, the
general agent Of the Atlas Life Insurance Com
paDy and will hereafter act as solicitor of that re-
liable and popular Company. Mr.. Thomas is q
gentleman whose abilities as q solicitor we'll
tested during long connection with the CRESCENT
are of the highest order, and COL Purvis may
consider himself fortunate In having secured his
services, it is guarantee that the already large
business Of the Atlas will be, through him, much
extended. With the wish that Mr.. Thomas may
meet In his new 'vocatiSn with that success which
his well known abilities and wide popularity en-
title MS TO predict for him, we renew our con-
gratulations to COL Pqrvis and the Atlas on their
having obtained the services of gentleman SO
well qualified in every way for the position which
be has been called to occupy. Mr.. Thomas has
the good wishes Of the CRESCENT wherever he
pOes. tlI
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-02-21

The OFFICE OF TEE REcoRDER OF CONVEY
ANcKs.-we were much pleased on Saturday on
calling at this Office tp note the improvements
which have been made and the facilities
which have been extended to the public during
the past SIX months, The record books have all
been conspicuously numbered, and the indexes
are all clearly and satisfactorily written out, and,
in fact, we look upon = as model public Office.
Mr.. P. G. Labar-e, representative of one of the
Oldest Creole families, Is the chief executive Off.
Ger, and we congratulate the public upon the en-
ployment of such an efficient gentleman. Capt.
s. B. Packard who is the recorder Of convey
ances, has certainly shown commendable energy
in improving the records Of his Office which were
in a greatly dilapidatcd condition when he went
into office. He speaks Of several other improve
ments which should lie made yet. and we hope
that he will meet With the assistance from the city
government that his projected improvements
really deserve. rlrl fter -f~.
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FROM The PASSES.

SOUTHWEST Pass, Feb. o-Noon.-Barometer
1850. Wind west and light; thick fog prevail
ing. Arrived: Steamship Lord Lowell, Agnew,
Brszos, bound for Havana, put In here for coal
and repairs. Schooner India, Laurent, lndlanola,
cotton to master. No departures.
SOUTHWEST Pass. Feb. observation-disclosures
ter $3.50. Wind east, light; thick fog prevailing.
No arrivals or departures.