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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-10-18

prescribed by the Secretary of the Treas
inry,. With condition that the full duty
hereinbefore imposed shall be paid in case
of the sale of any such animals III the
United States. AiNj GlirfyiA
On oranges, lemons, pineapples, and
grapes, twenty per centum ad valorem;
and on lines, bananas, plantains, shad-
docks, mangoes, and cocoa1uts, ten per cent
ad yaiorem: Provided, That no allowance
shall be made for loss by decay on the voy-
ace. unless the said loss shall exceed
twentv-fiye per centunr of the quantity, and
tbe allowance then made shall be only for
the amount of loss in excess of twenty-five
per centum Of the whole quantity.
On Zante, or other currants, and prunes
and plunls, two and one-hai1 cents per
pound. ,.,,
seal. and fish oils, twenty per ccntum al
valorem.
On oil made of linseed or aaxseed, thirty
cents per gallon, seven pounds and nall
of weight to be estimated as gallon =,
On hempseed or rapeseed, and other OIL
seeds of like character other than lhseed
or flaxseed, one-half cent per pound.
On linseed or faxseed, twenty cents per
bushel of fifty-six pounds weight: Provided,
That no drawback shall be allowed on oil
cake made from imported seed.
On sesame seed oil or Cenne oil, and cot
ton seed oil, thirty cents per gallon.
On sesame seed, ten per centum adj valo-
rem.
ON opium, one dollar per pound.
On opium prepared for smoking, and on
all other preparations of opium not other
wise provided for, six dollars per pound:
Provided, That opium prepared for smoking,
and other preparations OfOpium, deposited IN
bonded warehouse, shall not be removed
therefrom for expectation without payment
of duties, and such duties shall not be re-
funded.
On morphia, and all sorts of morphia, one
dollar per ounce. ,-,t.. .. t-...--
On cotton thread, yarn, warps, or warp
warn. not wound upon spOOls, whether SIN.
Gle or advanced beyond the condition OF
nge by twisting two or more single yarns
together, whether on beams or IN bun0les,
skeins, or cops, or in any other form, valued
at not exceeding forty cents per pound, ten
cents per pound; valued at over forty cents
per hound, and not exceeding sixty cents per
pound, twenty cents per pound; valued at
over sixty cents per pound and not exceed
ing eighty cents per pound, thirty cents per
pound; valued at over eighty cents per
pound, forty cents per pound; and in addi-
ton to said rates Of duty twenty per cent
um .ad valOrem.
SEC. q. And be it further enacted. That
after the thirty-frst day of December,
eighteen hundred and seventy, in addition
to imported articles now by law exempt
from duty, and not herein otherwise pro.
vi,led for, the following articles hereinafter
enumerated and provided for shall also be
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-10-18

duu IO1 SCllS pei HUuAu'
On all raw or muscOvadO sugar above
number seven, Dutch standard in color, and
on all other sugars not above number ten
Dutch standard in color, two cents per
pound.
On all other sugars above number ten,
Dutch standard in color, and not above
number thirteen, Dutch standard in color,
two and one quarter cents per pound.
On all other sugars above number thir-
teen, Dutch standard in color, and not above
number sixteen. Dutch standard in color
two and three-quarter cents per pound.
On all other sugars above number six
teen, Dutch standard i'll color, and not
above number twenty. Dutch standard in
color three and one-quarter cents per
pound.
On all sugars above number twenty,
Dutch standard in color and on all refined
loaf lump, crushed, powdered and granu-
lated sugar, four cents per pound; provided,
That the Secretary of the Treasury, shall.
by regulations, prescribe and require that
samples shall be taken by inspectors from
the hogshead, box, or other package, in
such manner as to represent a true average
of the contents of the package, and from a
sufficient number of packages of the same
mark in each and every invoice, so that the
samples on which the classification is made
shall be fair average in quality of the
sugar imported under that mark, and the
classification shall be adjudged on the entire
mark accordingly; and the weights of sugar
imported in casks or boxes shall be marked
distinctly by the customhouse weigher by
scoring the figures indelibly on each package;
provided, that all syrup Of sugar, syrup OF
sugar-cane juice, melada, concentrated
melada, or concentrated mOlasses, entered
under the name of molasses, shall be for
feited to the United States.
On all wines imported in casks, contain
ing not more than twenty-five per centum
of alcohol, and valued at not exceeding
forty cents per gallon, twenty-five cents per
gallon; valued at over forty cents, and not
over one dollar per gallon, sixty cents per
gallon; valued at over one dollar per gallon,
one dollar per gallon, and in addition
thereto twenty five per centum ed valorem.
On wines Of all kinds, imported in bottles,
and not otherwise herein provided for,
the same rate per gallon AZ wines imported
in casks, but al bottles containing one quart
or less than one quart, and moro than one
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-10-11

The Platte Valley (Nebraska) Inde-
pendent rejoices over the fact that the
Commissioners of Hall county have con.
tracted for SIS, 900 bridge, at Grand
Island. to be completed by the 18th day
of February next. al N
There is said to be farm in Utah
where the grasshoppers, having eaten up
all the crops above ground, now sit on
the stumps and fences, with hoes over
their shoulders, waiting for the potatoes
to get old enough to dig,
One Denver gentleman shot another
and was promptly arrested for "obstruct-
ing the sidewalk" He was discharged,
though, when he clearly demonstrated
that the way the deceased stood it was
impossible to have shot him in any way
so that he would not fall across the walk.
Castroyille, California, has an imagin-
alive hen, which recently succeeded in
laying an egg shaped like q Chinese
slipper. That hen has probably had a
narrow escape from the claws of Celes-
tial chicken-fancier at some period OF
her history.
A fossil feather has been found by DR..
Hayden in Wyoming Territory, and is
said to be the first specimen on record.
Scientific men have not decided whether
it belongs to real bird or to some link
between bird and reptile.
A selfconstituted functionary at Coun-
ell Bluffs has been marrying couples
when he had no authority. The falsity
of his assumption has been discovered,
and quite q sensation has resulted
especially among those whom he has
pretended 20 marry,
A Clay county (Missouri) youth has
been fearfully prosecuted by a married
woman who loves him to distraction.
She has followed him everywhere, and
his parents hustled him off per the Kan
sas Pacific road the other day. AT last
accounts she was again on his track.
A party of rude boys went out to
g ehivareep newly-married couple in
Center Township, Alamakee county,
Iowa, the other night. A Mr.. John
Rhodes fred on the party with shot
gun. and killed boy about IA years Of
age. There will be no more "chivaFees
In that region for a year or two.
The population Of Montana, exclusive
Of Indians, is 20,5s0. The Indians are
estimated at $4,000 more. There are
nearly 1000 Chinese. The following is
the population Of the principal towns;
AeIena, 3.7l2; Virginia City. SCI; Deer
Lodge 7se; Diamond City. $50; Benton
City, 436; Bannack City, 4sl; Raiders
burg. 3ll; BOzeman City, l6si Missoolai
lll9.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-10-11
PROPOSALS.
Notice to Contractors /!
BROWNSVILLE AxD ONO RAILROAD, }
ENGINEKR's OFFICE.
Bn0WNSyrIrr Sent - ism |

BROWNSVILLE AxD ONO RAfLRoAD. !
ENGNEKR's OFFICE.
BRowNsyILLE, Sept. p, $50.
CEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE-
- ceived az this Office until y o'clock m. on
the 9th day Of October. proximo. for the
tlework OF the line Of this road between the
city Of Brownsville and the town Of Friend
ship. in Dyer county. = distance OF 21is miles.
Plans. pr0fles and specifications may be cx-
amined, and al other necessary information
tober 18th.
Proposals must be made for each nile sec
ton, and propositions viii be considered for
one-half mile sections.
The Company reserves the rirht 10 reject any
and al proposals whose terms may not Be con-
sidered satisfactory.
The favorable character Of this work recon-
mends itself . the attention q eentrsetoIs
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-10-11
The LOCK STITCH which

The LOCK STITCH which it
makes is more durable and beautiful than
any other, presenting the same appear.
ance on both sides of the fabric and will
not ravel. 1t is also more economical,
requiring oYE-TnIRD LESS cotton than
any otter kind of stitch. Being the same
on both sides, it is not necessary to use
the extremely fine sewing cotton required
by those machines which make stitch
with ridge on the under side, which can
only be concealed by using thread too
delicate and fine to bear ordinary wear.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-10-11
FAIR.
TO THE MERCHANTS
BUSIN ESS MEN
MEN MPHIs.
OFEIcE OF MEyrHIs AenIcuLIunAL


AND MECHANICAL SOCIETY, p
MEMPHIS, TESN., Oct. 8. 1870.
NIESSRS. r. c. HITE 4 co. APPLIED TO
Nl me two weeks since for the privilege of
publishing a newspaper during the coming
Pair, TO be distributed gratis on the Fair
Grounds, with fair and faithful reports Of the
proceedings. / granted them the said priv
iege. so far As am clothed with authority, be-
lieving them 70 be fully entitled to the privi;,
lere. from the enterprise. public spirit and
l6erality they have displayed IN noticing the
Fair, publishing the greater portion Of its Pre-
MUM List. and forwarding the interests OF
the Society in their valuable paper. the Prac-
teal Planter. Very respectfully, .la
''"' : ''''' LION TROUsDALE. Sec'y.
twill be seen from the above card that We
ALONE have official authority 20 print ar
paper for gratuitous distribution on the fnlr
Grounds. In accordance with the above priv-
ilege. we intend 70 print handsome tonr-page
sheet, TO be called the fAfR kHfokTkR.
have engaged the services Of an eKperieneea
reporter, Who viii furnish daily report OF All
the proceedines and incidents Of the fair-
We hope our friends viii sustain Us m M.
enterprise. a. We have used our best efforts m
promoting the Interests Of the VAR.
Respectfully. n. 4. HlIE a Io.s
Publishers Prscticai Planter. u Union street
nLL--. ~ .------ =
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-10-11
ENGINES.
n 1 ID e R
GOVERNOR CUTOFF ENGINES,
Horizontal, Vertical and Inclined,

Horizontal, VertioaI hhd IhOlnoui
EMBRACING, WITHOUT COMPLlCA-
most complex Engines. the smallest sizes hav-
ing ali the excellence Of the larger ones, a
feature not possible in any other construction
OF high class expansion Engines.
The rreafegt attainable economy and perfect
rarulafion. by the most simple and durable
nechanisnl. A large pumber now In opera
ton. pamphlets and Price List on applica-
ton, DRLAMATER IRON WORKS..
lss-Was-Il-57l Foot Of West 18th st., n. \.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-10-11

The prices are within reach of every
one. Machines are made to suit all
tastes and circumstances, and the plain
est in finish will work as well as the most
costly.
Full and thorough instructions given
at the house of the customer at any time,
free of charge, and the utmost pains
taken to render complete satisfaction.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-10-11

CrrYoF ~.
located at Lvprh as being duly s
ont
ofJuy
mdpehei A MOORE Secretary
uSfd and sworn to before me this 18th day Of Public
STATE }
NasHvLLE ,,
ylaced
Of
made
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-10-11
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For the Legislature.

For the Legislature.
W.D. Lumpkin is a candidate for the Legis-
lature from Shelby county; subject TO the
action Of the Democratic Convention. ll52-"
FIoater.
We are authorized to announce CAPTAIN
JAMES NJ HARRIS as candidate for
Fleater for the counties of Shelby, Fayette
and Upton; subject to the Democratic Con-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-10-11
Wheeler 4 Wilson s
N E w
sILENT-W0RKIN
Sewing Machine!
rs SUPERIOR
FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS I:
FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS :

Its yearly sales are larger than those
of all other Sewing Machines combined.
This fact alone is the surest test of its
merit and superiority.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-10-11

1t is an instrument Of great versatility
in its operations. 1t will hem, fell braid
cord, gather, tuck more beautifully than
any other machine in use. without bast
ing or any preparation of the work
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-10-11

Its simplicity renders its movements
so easy that child can work it. 1t is
almost noseless in operation, and for
speed and rapidity of motion excels all
others. as has been demonstrated a thou
sand times by competition.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-10-11

DLANrATION AND CROP Mortgages
II for sale in quantities 20 suit, AZ this once
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-10-11

1t possesses the very great advantage
of carrying the work in the natural way
from left to right-which enables ,., tne
operator to handle the work more feadiiy
and to sit upright; while machines which
carry the work from the operatorrequire
an inclination of the body forward (detri-
mental to healthy and are hard and tire
some to use.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-10-11

The greatest an

STATE OF WISCONSIN. / 90
COUNTY or MILWAUKEE. 90
JohuH Van Dyke, President
Life Insurance Company. of MilN
and say that the foregoing Is n ful
pany: that the said Insurance Go
sand Dollars of actual cash assets
bonds and mortgages of real estat
for which the same is nortgaged
surance Company.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-10-11
29h dag JpIy $50 p,n
STATE OF WISCONSIN, / al.
CouNry or MILWAUKEE. 90

I 10 UNITY EE.
the CourtofM
W. Farnhhm
dfo
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-10-11
STATE OF TENNESSEE.
CnnprRnIIrR, g 0FrIcH Nashville. July u. $50


r. North
70 meisacto
complied
tho of the
ID. r..
OmprOl
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-10-11
PUBLIC LEDGER.

At Ne. 13 Madison street.
The PUBLIC I,EDaER is served 70 ci:y sqbscri; 1d;
|. hers by faithful carriers at FIFTEEN CENTS
PER WEEK, payable weekly to the carriers.
nv mail lin advance): One year. IS; six
months, 81; three months. 81; one month.
TX cantq
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-08-06

JOHN A Love Story. BY Mrs. Oliphant, author
of agnes" "The Chronicles of Carlingford,'
sc. Harper & Bros, New York. Western
News Company Chicago
Among modern novelists few are entitled to a
higher place than Mrs. Oliphant Whoever has
read the Chronicles Of Carlingford" will look
sreedily for anything else by the author Of that
delightful series. A popularity OF Mrs. Oil.
plant, often the occasion of remark, Is that every
new work she produces is an improvement upon
It's predecessor, and this holds good in reference
20 the story before Us. 1t is one OF the most de.
.icious stories in the En- gli,h language.
SPEECHES. LETTERS, AND SAYINGS or CHARLES
DICKENS. Harper II Bro. New York. West.
ern News Company, Chicago.
The speeches, &c, are accompanied by sketch
ii the author Of By Geo A S,a, and copy Of
Dean Stanley Sermon. The speeches are chief.
~ OF the po,t-prandial sort, at which Dickens
had few equals in this or any age. They are not
only worthy to be studied as models in their
way, but SO genial, pleasant and witty as to be
delightful reading AZ all times. The book can.
not fail 70 have q equal TO one OF the authors
best novels.
For sale at the Bookstore Of Osman & Hspe.
man.
COOP HEALTH. New In gland News Company,
Boston. Western News Company, Chicago.
Single copies 20 cts. Yearly 81.
We have on former occasions commended this
one OF the most valuable publications Of the
Cay. The August number, just received, is espe.
cially interesting and valuable The single
article ON Summer Complaints" is jus. now
worth double the subscription price.
Single copies for sale and subscriptions receiv.
ed by Osmsn II Hapeman.
The PSYCHOLOGICAL JOURNAL. AND PACk.
ARDS MONTHLY Tor August comes to hand
somewhat later than usual, on accoun. of q fire
which occurred III the building where it is pu.
N type. It's contents, however. are a. interest.
ing and as valuable ever. One or two articles
from the long list are all We have space to note
~ this lme,-'Madgme Demorest,' the we'll
known moiiste, is portrayed and sketched San.
Asylums; physical Education" is learnedly and
instructively discussed; Personals and Mat.
rimonials" receive severe but merited handling
by one of our we'll known writer's We can not
but commend this August number TO the read
ing community. Price 30 cts =; year Pub.
lished by 5. r. Wells, $50 Broadway, New York
Single copies for SALE and subscriptions receiv-
ed by Osman n Hapeman, Ottawa, illinois.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-08-06

On metisn Of Fiske, ordinance Was adopted. and
marshal WAS directed to cause % notices OF the
adoption OF said ordinance to be posted in the most
public places in the city.
referred petition in relation to sidewalk on the
Illinois river bridge, reported that after An inves
tigatiOn of the subject, committee we're OF opinion
that the Illinois River Bridge Company could be
required to construct sidewalk a. prayed FOR.
md would therefore recommend that the mayor
se authorised to commence legal proceedings
sgainst said company to enforce the construction
o. said sidewalk.
Special committee on revisal OF assessment roll
AMI consideration Of objections filed against same,
reported that the only changes recommended In
valuation as returned by assessor were:
i,at an abatement of 1900 be made on lessehold
intest IN IS feet south Of lot No. l. and on 40 feet
sout OF E} of lot No. ., in block No. II. Original
Tow of ottawa;
Tint an abatement of $500 be made on lots Nos.
OTTAWA;
Ths abatement of $1,000 be made on the south
$40 fe of lots ., and t. in block No. SO, Origin al
Town II Ottawa
Thatthe assessment on lot No. J. in block No.
~, IN ubjvisiOn of Out-lots in Sec. IL, town So,
range s., 600, instead Of s, 600 as assessed.
Also bat an abatement of $500 on the assessed
Valuation of personal property of John D. Olmstead
De rnad., and that the assessment for personal
prOpert, Of the firm of GIdey, Bristol Perkins
be 10 O0C instead of$5 900, assessed on Gridley
Perkin,.
On motion of Freeman, received, assessment roll
| ordered t. be altered in accordance with recon-
| mendatlot of committee and, as thus amended
confirmed.
On mOtn of Clifford, ordered, that the contract
| OF W. h. W. Cushman with the city Of Ottawa, fol
the improvement OF the water power in the vicinity
Of Ottawa lie published in the corporation news
paper:
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-08-06

nISSOLITTION.- copartncr,hip heretofore
- existing between Roberts Il Robinson dissolved By
mutual consent. G. W ROBERTS,
Ottawa, Aug. |, ls,0.-lw- JAMES ROBINSON.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-08-06
Italy.

The announcement IS so definitely made as to
leave no further room for doub, that France has
agreed with Italy to withdraw her troops from
Rome and allow the eternal city, to be occu-
pied by Italian troops. This, Of course, means
the end of the PopeS temporal power, which
comes, singularly enough, on the very heels of
the proclamation of his infalblity. 1t is fitting
that the Pore, in his higher spiritual character
he has thus assumed, should be rid of the filth
and disgrace of his temporal soveignty over what
was eonfessedly the most miserably governed
strip of ground on the face of the earth.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-08-06

Tbs accounts for the handwriting. Beaedit1
give notice Of the contents of the proposed treaty
70 the emperor's government, at the time. but the
proposition was promptly rejected"
With both statements before him, Earl Gsan'
vile, in the House of Lords. stated his oonvio-
lion that the proposals had orsins ted in Berlin.
and were declined by France.
For the present. then, it is certain that Eng
land will take no part in the war, unless Belgium
is threatened, in which Gaze she would De COM
PEELED to interfere.
Meantime the war has produced disastrous
panic in England, and thus far some 30 heavy
failures have been announced.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-08-06

The public debt statement fer July shows a
reduction, during the month, Of $1,000, 1873 "a,
and decrease since March lst of $69.004 001.l1.
The total debt. less amount in the treasury. July
31st. was 50 1853, 324 1900.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-08-06

Vn MOTION OF Fiske, report Was received
AFurther time was granted to committee on
streets and alleys aud committee on finance tor 70.
peri on sundry matters referred NJ previous
meetings.
Osman, from committee on laws and ordinances,
returned the following ordinance, referred Al last
meeting. with Recommendation for adoption;
Be oraainsdby the tav touncit ottae Cayqr N,ora:
SEC That no person under the aye OF eighteen wears and
nSsln sS employ Of any railroad shall while
limits Of said city get or take hold any part Of said
Ene or ran Or get on at any depot crossing with the
without the express Of the engineer engnc
creonductor OF such train under penalty Of Ave doars
ctOWswa 10 sec that this ordinance. Il strictly enforced
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-08-06
Announcements.

JOSEPH b. PALMER, the resent Jaior, is candidate Tor
the Office OF sheriff. subject decision of the Republican
county convention.
We authorized 10 announC, JOSEPH f. SKINNER as
candidate for Sheriff subject decision Of Republican
county convention.
Many friends OF GEORGE BRIsTOL have requested him 10
be candidate for Sheriff and WI support him con.
yention.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-08-06
Council Proceedings.
REGULAR MEETING.
'rUEsDAY, Aug. ,, 1870.

TUEsDAY, Aug. ,, 1870
Pgc,ent--Mayor Jones. and Aldermen Fiskc
Eette, Lynch, Freeman, Duffy, Clifford, Osman
Nclinnis, skinner and Hutton
On motion OF Fiske, the reading OF the minutes
of the last meeting was dispensed with.
Supervisors report of poll tax collected and la
Dor performed TO date amounting in all to ~ 440
vas submitted, and on motion of Lynch, received.
Lynch, from committee on streets and allevs
exported private subscriptions, as follows, collect
ID by him and deposited with treasurer, as per
receipts filed, to be used for the Improvement of
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NTASTER'S SAIE.-Notlce l. hereby given,
M That by virtue of decree made and entered OF record
the Circuit Court La Sale county, OF Illinois, at
the June term vi said court D. lsO in GER cause
then pending in said court, the Chancerv side thrrcOl
wherein Joseph LANG complainant and Ellen NJ arbc,
Nelson Barber and Alfred II Bailey DEFENDANT shall
OF O'Clock in the afternoon OF said day oherior sale al ne
south door the County Court House IN Ottawa in said
county, public auction and will then sell to the highest
bidder the following described property being the same or.
dered by said decree to be sold, that il 20 say:
Lot number Ten G0 Block number Ten lO in the MAJ
settles Land Water Power Companys Addition to the
town Of Marselle in Ihe county OF L. sale and state Hi
nos lying south Of Bluff street and situated In the east han
OF the southwest quarter OF Section Thirteen 49, Township
Thrythree ( North, of Range Four ~ East Of the Third
sd Principal Meridian. 1870 1870
Terms OF SALk.-Lash. GEORGE VI. LELAND,
Master in CAancery.
H. X. BOYLE. Compts solicitor. aug6-iw