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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-14
We copy this from Washington dispatches
10 the New York Tribune of Friday:

r. w. Francis, formerly postmaster at
Houma, Louisiana, committed upon the
charge Of robbing the money order offices of
the United States Of $4,000, under an order
Of the United States District Court, left the
city last night in charge of Deputy Mar
shals for New Orleans, for trial in the
United States District Court for the District
Of Louisiana.
Mr.. Francis was arraigned here as a de-
faulter to the government in the sum Of
$4,000, and gave bail to answer next month
before Commissioner Weller. There is a
difference between the degree of culpability
in defalcation and robbing money order
offices Of the United States.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-14

Will the Times inform us who Mr.. "Har-
per- is, representing Massachusetts insCon-
gressi Mr.. Hooper represents one Of the
Boston districts, and Judge Richardson,
said to be aspirant for congressional honors,
resides in the same district.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-14

The Temperance Convention held an adj
journed meeting last evening at the Bible
House. The constitution read at a previous
meeting was adopted, and Rev. L. c. Mat
lack elected President. Notice Of the next
meeting will be given.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-14

The Shreveport Gazette is now published
daily, and makes pretty appearance, with
Drury Lacy and Colonel H. j. G. Battle as
editors. Besides looking well, the columns
of the Gesette read well.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-14

The Pittsburg Commercial reports that
"Nelly Marshall, daughter of the late
Confederate General Humphrey Marshall,
has been selected as one of the teachers of
the public schools Of Bellefonte, Pennsyl-
~ron;n
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-14

Fifty per cent of the subscriptions to the
capital stock of the Teutonia Bank will be
payable at the cashiers Office, No. 24la
Carondelet street, on or before the first OF
of October next.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-14

Over four hundred thousand dollars have
been subscribed already to the stock of the
Mobile and Northwestern railroad.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-14

Mobile enjoyed, day or two since, an
excursion to, Pascagoula ON the New Or
leans, Mobile and Chattanooga railroad
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-14

THE DAILY REPUBLICAN
Nav be had of the following dealers:
George Ellis, opposite the Postofiice.
A. Simon, No. "a Exchange Alley.
C. C. Haley, No. 10 Commercial Place.
C. G. d. HOLE, No. 81 Exchange Place.
james Ennis, Pontchartrain Railroad
depot, Third District, also at depot foot OF
Lafayette street, First District
John Schafer, corner Of Ninth and Con-
stance streets.
J.W. Long, corner of Love and Enghein
streets, Third District.
E. S. Marks, opposite Jefferson market,
0xth District
w. r. Dirks, No. "a Annunciation street.
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RAILROADS.


V,RAvRLERs, ATTENTION:
THE NEW ORLEANS. JACKSON AND
GREAT NORTHERN,
AND
MISSISSIPPI CENTRAL RAILROADS,
Run their Passenger Coaches and Baggage Cara,
their combined length without change
BAGGAGE CHECKED FROM RESIDENCE TO
DESTINATION.
The = A. M. Train,
Makes close connections for vicksburg, Memphis,
St Lous Chicago Louisville, and all points beyond.
Sleeping cars night Canton to Grand Junction and
Humboldt.
The 4:1j p. NJ. Train,
Makes close connections with Lightning EZprsss
trains, to all points NORTH EAST aud "ESf
Carries the great Northern Mail
Time to New York, 20 Hours.
New and elegantly fitted up Sleeping Cars run
through to Humboldt, Tennessee Cleveland, Ten
nessee and Louisville, kentucky.
Express Train South arrives at 2:40 A: N.
Mail Train South arrives at ll05 A. NJ.
Ticket office, Galveston, Iron Building
Ticket Offices, New Orleans, Corner Camp and
Common streets and at Depot.
T. 4. WILLIAMS, General superintendent
J. 3, MOREY, General Ticket Agent, New
Orleans, jackson and Great Northern Rak-
F. D. FROST, General superintendent
b. B. MOREY, General Ticket Agent, Missis.
sippi Central Railroad
S. W SCOTT, General Passenger Agent.
iy22 SIN
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pAssENGERs GOING EAST.

PASSENGERS GOING EAST.
VIA LOUISVILLE OR CAIRO,
Should purchase Tickets by the
ERIE AND ATLANTIC AND GREAT
WESTERN RAILWAY.
Forming the best and most comfortable Line 70
Ne Il York Boston and Northern and Atlantic cities,
with magnificent Palace Combined Day and
eight Coaches, through to New York without
change.
Three Lightning Express Trains Daily.
This is the only Line from Cincinnati to New
York under one management; the only Llne from
Cincinnati to New York without break OF gauge;
the only Line whose trains run through 70 new
York without change; the only LineS running
coaches through without using compromise wheeiss
the only Line running Palace Broad Gauge Coaches
through without change
If'yOu desire prompt time and certain connec-
tons finest scenery on the Continent most COM
Portable in the world, most magnificent dining
halls and ample time for meals and the safest best
and most comfortable route, go to New York by
the
Erie and Atlantic and Great Western
Railway.
Tickets by this Line fyr sale at all tickets ofhcee
through the South.
General Passenger Agent, New YORK.
w. b. SHATTUC,
General Southern Agent Cincinnati, Ohio.
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MISCELLANEOUS.


NOTICE-THE PUBLIC is HEREBY eau
~ toned not to purchase the FOLLOWING NOES,
which have been lost nlslaid:
l. A note of Jean Tonlandou. drawn to his own Or
der dated the twenty-s August 1857. pay bic one
wear from date, and renewed to the twenty OF
April 1871 for the sum of two Thousand dollars,
$4,000, paraIhed :" Ne Varieturp by A. Dacatel,
notary public.
?. A note Of NJ. Hernandez, Jr., drawn to his own
order dated the twenty third May, 1870, payable
one wear from date for the of thirteen hundred
dollars, IS 1907 paraphed NE varietur by Joseph
Cuviller notary public sel5 - ocIS
EARTH CLOSETS
I2O............ Camp Street. .......12O
The New Orleans Sanitary and Fertilizing Com
well arranged EARTH CLOSETS and COMMoDES
at very moderate prices, for dwellings or othces,
and attend to them promptly, without any incon-
''i-ei'e - 'Nei 0"-'e ". B. ARMSTRONG.
Attention is invited to the following certificate
of one of our well known estinable citizens:
To The President of the New Orleans SANITARY ana
Fertiiizing Company:
SFs-The use of Your Earth Closet has been so
salutary and the effect Of the deodorizns agent so
offensive from the sinks, that are actuated By
the sole desire OF benetiting our felow-ctlZens n
addressing to you our voluntary certificate OF sucn
tact.
Sanitary agent, the offensive odor had been COM
rletely neutralized, has its subsequent use N
the slightest degree changed its condition OF per-
feet freedom from the usual property OF Silks.
Give us leave, through yousto recommend 10 our
frllow-citiZens the adoption, without bsltation,
in all their habitations, well as offices anu stores,
ofthe EARTH CLOSETS ofthe New Orleans SANITARY
and Fertlli2ing Company.
SAMUEL SMITH & CO.,
Corner Campan Common streets.
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J. B. KNIGHT,

J. B. KNIGHT,
Sells al kinds Of
MACHINERY.
General Southern Agent for
WATERFOWL Steam Engine Company,
Excelsior Patent Portable Engine, with Cylinder ID
Dome, Locomotive Boilers,
Plantation and Farm Engines,
Mounted on Wheels with Spark Arrester.
STATIONARY ENGINES
OF all Sizes,
With Flue, Tubular OF Locomotive Boilers.
Improved Reversible Circular Saw NIihas
Can be set up either Right or Left Handed, without
altering any part Of Mill or Carriage.
J. D. BROOKS Improved Joinvan
Turbine Water Wheel,
Shafting,
Mill Work
vision Of Mr.. G. BRADFORD, the Pioneer in
Portable Steam Engine Building,
Which enables them to produce
MACHINERY UNSURPASSED BY ANY.
SOUTHERN COTTON GIN.
Manufactured by
j. e. CARVER & CO.,
Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
These Gins have been in use for many years, and
received the highest MEDAL awarded at tho
Paris Exposition,
And are built under the superintendent of
MIR. J. E. Carver,
The only person of the name who is engaged in thG
manufacture of COTTON GINS.
J.B. KNIGHT, Agent,
70. IS Carondelet street.
Also the following from the BEST MAKERS.
Sugar Mills Evaporators, Sugar Kettles, Portable
Cotton Presses Newell Screws, Corn and Wheat
Mills, Seed Carriers Horse Powers, Betting, Saws,
Broom Corn Thrashers,
To run by hand or power.
Broom Corn Scrnpers,
Wood Working Machinery, and all Varieties OF
Mill and Plantation Machinery.
WI SEAMAN.
j. B. KNIGHT,
iel6 lv2p No. rs Carondelet street.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-09

universal application In the State Of Indiana and
local application in all other parts Of the uni
verse. Tho usual mode of procedure in divorces
cases in Illinois 10 - follsvs: When . ma.
wishes to get rid of his wife he 6rst kills hss
and ea!ls for eoroners jury. The only legal
proceedings then necessary is, to have the man
indicted, tried and . verdict Of not guilty 10.
turned. In all such cases the woman il not
allowed to marry again, nor to hold property.
expect to be admitted to the bar in about
three weeks, when you will hear from me again.
When . man is once admitted to the bar he is
supposed to know all Of the law. There are
some lawyers who study just as hard after they
are admitted as before but although this is per-
mitted BY the Law. it is generally considered TO
be in very bad taste. LAW STUDRNT.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-09

. raft Of Ice; how the ice upset and they got in
and came near drowning, &C., and now they sing:
Robinson and Davidson went out to sheet some CLAIMS.
And they didn't shoot . solitary clSn"'
The Grundy Herald says: 'Coms west-sons
mighty mean men get Office out here" We
should think so. just leok at the republican OF.
cials of Illinois and Iowa, for instance.
A dog bit our city marshal ON Monday night,
and the official shot him-wish every dog in
town would take a nip at him.-Adquoketa
Excelsior.
In that case the Excelsior might need muzzle
or new editor.
Don't forget that tomorrow is the first of
April, and is the one day of the year given up
10 the fools.-Clinton Herald.
And the Herald had the day all to ITSELF
Lyons Mirror.
There was large convention of preachers at
Maeomb, Ills, some time ago, and now, says the
Eagle, there is not "yaller.legged chicken"
within twenty miles of that place. The preach
ers extinguished the breed! What SANDER!
Norris is having splendid fire-alarm bell put
up there as protection against fire. Now let
r fire happen, if it dare!
Michael Moran, citizen of Grundy, droye off
from the embankment at the Illinois river bridge
and was drowned, lately. Whisky, it is SAID,
was concerned in the sad accident. We think q
good railing at either side of the embsnkment
would have been good preventive. Whisky
should not be charged with every wrong. Give
even the devil his due.
The Elgin papers report "a storm of babies"
in that locality recently.
The same storm" passed this region, doing
some damage and causing much alarm, though
now there is great rejoicing. It was very severe
at Seneca. 1t is reported lightning struck one
house twice in that neighborhood.
Some sharpers at Urbsna, in this State, are
Offering for one dollar, to send to any one an
expose of Masonry. We do it for nothing. Ma.
sonry is done in this way: You get little three
cernered box, with long handle under it. You
fill it with bricks and carry it up to the top OF
building, and the man up there does all the
work. Worth knowing, isn't it?
A young lady of Quincy lost her voice recent.
ly from the effects of the sulphur used in max.
ing the lights in the tablesux in which she took
part. ..
Tableau1 are very popular here-among mar.
ried men. We know several gentlemen who
never took any interest in such exhibitions before
who are now very anxious to have their wives
take part in tabeaux.
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| shall consult and reckon up, and make
our dispositions. Admirable wisdom, and
new among u.s. If Ii would only last, how
it would simplify things and abridge the
great crisis. The pleasures which were
. formerly the great business of Paris are SO
no more. We take exercise, we work, we
mediate, but We have neither time nor IN
climatlon to amuse ourselves. The capital
of European cookery, where Mr. Hausmanu
brought together all the drinkers, all the
eaters, all the fast people Of the known
world, has assumed a Spartan physiognomy
these days. The theatres are all closed
except four or five, which play to empty
benches; costume is dark and simple; a
snowy toilette strikes among the crowd
like false note. TIE finish painting this
proud and consistcn5 metamurphoSis,
would say that Paris once rich has sud.
denly become poor. All the portable
property, those bits of paper, blue, rose,
and green, that Mr. Routher used to es-
innate pompously az forty thousand mil
lions in the lump, have come down to their
real value. The banknote itself has under
gone depreciation from its being made
legal tender, gold and silver are rare, and
seen events. A whole population which
had adopted the foolish habit of living on
their capital, Of discounting the future, of
abusing credit returns now to prudence, to
thrift. to that downright simplicity which
made the strength of our ancestors, and,
happily for Us, makes the strength of our
enemies. For twenty years past we have
been thinking ourselves rich; luxury has
been imposed upon the most modest
natures and fortunes. Sho1dy taking the
lead, it was almost discreditabe not to
spend a hundred thousand francs a year.
War re establishes poverty; it is impossible
to go foot; one is not afraid to ask tour
friends to eat piece Of beef and potatoes.
When | think that last winter, not six
months ago, the smallest tradesman in
Paris would have lost character if he had
not set beloIe his guests make believe
Chambertin imitation Iqem, and pheasan
stuffed with bogus truffles. Misery is good,
if it only renders Us more wise as we be-
come more manly. Paris is beginning to
fiud out that dinners without truffies can be
eaten; that a woman is as pretty in a fifty
franc dress as in flowing muslin at thirty
Louis. We shall get out of the crisis
better than we got into it, and France will
gain in depth what she looses in surface.
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PARIS As II Is.
Edmund About Comes Back TO PariS-Hc
Finds Things Changed for the Better.

From lie Soir.
| brought back to Paris provincial
specimen, or rather torn, blood stained
rag of an invaded province. The mass of
the public took some interest in the spec
tacle. The delicate and susceptible, found
It a little raw. | have been told that all
truths ought not to be told; in answer with
| General Trochu: "Omnia veradicenda.
To day | would show Paris to the prov>
lnces as she looks to me after a month :
absence-Paris TRANSPORTED as by a flash
Of lightning. and stirred up from her
depths. We Do not render an account of
the changes in ourselves. Paris like the
eye, does not see herself | find her very
anxious out firm. The province, and
above all the province invaded, has bat
two maledictions, one against the Prus-
sian, the other against the author of the.
war. Making myself the echo of a dis
content philosophic polite Paris postpones:
| act like true provincial. There are
names which Paris does not pronounce
any more than if they were dated from the
twelfth century First. the Prgssianss
Nhee th- ipuaei.n H. driver haes s. 8
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tbs TEkA.

- sherman Brick Block, Eighth street
,lanitowoc, Wisconsin, Particular attention
iven to all the different branches Of the pro-
,-gtVn auI "ri rsv.h ,,"4...4-tsI. Tnnth ry-
racted without pain Aug. /, 1870
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ID. y. E1sTON, NJ. ID.

DIIl SICIAN and Surgeon, treats all Acute
i Chronic and Surgical Diseases to which
men, women and children are subject Office
and residence corner Of York AMI Seventh sts.
Orders left at the Drug Store Of Bacon, Thombs
& Co. will be promptly attended to.
August l. 1870.
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EDWARD CONWAY

DAYS THE HIGHEST CASH PRICE FOR
i Wheat and other pr)duee. Office on the
corner Of Buffalo aud Eighth streets, Mani
toWoc. Wis AUG
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I'll. :. BALLOON, n. d..

DHISICIAN and Surgeon. Particular atten
tion paid TO the treatment of difficult and
critical cases, and to consultation. Also. Ex-
amining Surgeon for Pensions. Office in the
building formerly occupied by kuchn < Co.
bankers. Orders left at T. & j. Robinson's 5
Drug Store will 6c promptly attended to.
August , 1870.
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UNION HOUSE.

Commercial St, near J ". Barnes store.
M,NITowoc, WIS, Joseph Fulmer, Propric-
tor Best accommodations for the travelling
public. Terms cheap and satisfaction euaran-
tecd. August l. 1870.
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EDW ARD CONWAY.

co VI VI s S | O Y NJ f 2 Gil AN L
GRAIN AND PRODUCE DEALER,
Office, corner Of Eighth and Buffalo streets.
Warehouse corner Of Sixth and Commercial
streets, Manitowoc, Wis Aug. /, 1870.
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ERNST KERN.

ISuccCss)r Of Beer 4 kcrn.l
nEALERS il pry Goods Groceries Crock
- cry, fancy goods, glassware, boots and
shQes, ready-ma3c clothing, paper hangings
hats and caps, toys children cabs, live geese
feathers, bird cages, kerosene oil and lamps,
&c. A share Of public patronage solicited.
Store on York street. near lis intersection with
Eighth. August l, 1870.
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R7ssEss SCHROEDER.

Keeps all kinds Of meats, sausage, hams,
lard. Ne which he VIII sell at the lowest
prices, in quantity aud kind to suit purchasers.
ANY one having fat cattle, hogs or sheep to
sell will call on me and receive the highest
price August |, 1870
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ADAM ROBERTS.
.ACKSMIrH 4 WAGON MAKER.

DLAChoh1Ii1 IL " W AtON VI ANfh.
shop on the corner of Seventh anil Le"'-
street, North side. M,NITOWoC, WIS. Does
all kind. of iron work as good and cheap as
any other establishment IN the city. Aug
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GEORGE y. WOODEN.

4 TT0RNEY and Counsellor Al Law. All
Abusiness entrusted to his care viii be
promptly and faithfully attended to. Advice
honestly given, for which a reasonable charge
will be made. Al parties liable to sue ana
be sued'' please give me call. Be We net
deceived!S Office on York Street. next door
TO the Pilot Office, where he may be found
from A. Nj. until P NJ. Aug /, 1870.
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FRED. RAN SCH.

NTATCtnIAkER AND JEWELER. All
w kinds Of repairingon on watches and jew
elry done at reasonable prices, and satisfac-
tion guaranteed. York Street, Manitowoc,
August / 1870.
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T.. KAISER,

PAPER HANGER AND UPIOLS~ER,
Carriage Trimmer and Harness Maker,
York street, opposite Beer & kerns store.
Manitowoc, Wis Recommends himself in
these branches and promises 10 execute all
work with promptness and in the best STYLE
Aug1.
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JDSs.Esss sSSEfS

DEALER in STOVES: also, manufacture
l. of Tin, Shcet-iron aud Copper Ware 4
kinds Of Repairing done. shop on Eight. st.
nearly opposite the First National Bank.
AuptISt 1870
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e. ssEs.s.xNe..

DROFESSORo Of Music, &c, will give lessons
L in vocal and instrumental music in the vii
lagos Of Manitowoc and Two Rivers. Resi-
dcnce on Eighth street, near the court house.
August ! 1870.
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WILLIAM LYNCH,
FASHIONABLE TAYLOR

All goods made by the subscriber are
Warranted to Fit the Form.
Prices reasonable. and l am bound to please
those who give nc their custom.
Shop On York street near tie Windiate
House l2-T-ly NN. LYNCH
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T.. s2. EEEAT.

4 TTORNEY and Counsellor ri Law Coz
- lcctious promptly arr":.lcd to- Office on
Buffalo street. between Eighth aud Ninth
August l. 1870
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III. y. PIERHONT.

A TTORNEY at Law, Two Rivers. viii at
n tend to collections and other business in
Manitowoc county and vicinity.
Augnst |, lN7O,
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ORIENTAL MILLS.

Keep constantly on hand all kinds
Of Flour, Feed, Meal, Pearl Harley
&c, which we offer for sale at the
VERY LOWEST PRICES. We
Shail always warrant orr aopr; GUS
tom grinding will be satisfactory.
We call special attention to our
PEARL BARLEY ROOM. which is
just completed, Whereby we are eu-
abled to exchange Pearl Barley for
Barley.
Orders for anything in our line will
be promptly filed and delivered:
aug sCHUETTE & VAIL.
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An Illinois farmer hung himself on ac-
count oi the drought, aud next day Il rain
eange-JUst bis luck
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j. Id. MiRkfIAol.

A TTORNEY and Counselor 1t Law Office
n on corner Of Eighth and Quay streets,
ManitoWOc, Wis. Aug. /, 1870.
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G.. A. FORREST.

A TT0RNEY and Counselor at Law Office
n on northwest corner of York and Sixth
streets Mauitowoc, Wis. Aug l. 1870
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BU SINESS CARDS.
WALKER s. WHITE,

A TToRSEY and Counsellor at Law; ofics
Bank. August |, 1870.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1870-03-03
The Late Alexander Speer.

We scarcely know how to describe the
emotions which we have experienced on
receiving intelligence of the sudden death
of Capt. Speer. He was among the I'M
fortunate victims of the Railroad horror
near Oxford. A few days before, the
writer parted from him in Chicago. En-
gagged on public mission to the neglect
of his private interests, he was never in
better health and more hopeful spirits
Three hours before his death, we receiv-
ed despatch from him announcing his
coming. The next fash along the wires
conveyed the intelligence that has filled
the hearts of his friends with grief and
blasted the hopes of his afflicted family.
Capt Speer was a native of Pennsyl-
vania, though he had resided in Missis-
sippi twenty-five years. His whole ca
reer had distinguished. him as one of the
best, most useful, and public-spirited of
the citizens of our State. Foremost in
every in every public enterprise, warm in
his affections, true to all the obligations of
life, as citizen, neighbor, friend, husband
and father, his career was without blem-
ish. We have never known a kinder or
more generous nature; and his courage
was of that nobler mould that carried
him forward to the achievement of wor-
thy ends disdainful of obstacles, real or
imaginary, which interviewed. He caught
inspiration from others despair. The
county of Rankin will mourn his loss not
only because he was good man who in
the moment of his death was unselfshly
performing a public service without re-
ward, but because void has been crca-
ted in their midst which cannot be filed.