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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-04-17
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Racing upon the main track to commence at tTc
| O'Clock 2. NJ
Pony Racc-Running half mile. Prise-Ridine
| Saddle.
| Muie Running R&ce--Dash of ore mile Prize
| Riding Bride.
| Mile Trot Against Tims-Mule vi th buggy; all to
| use the same b1zgy. Przs-Dray harness.
| Nile Trot Against Time-Doube teams of mules
with Aoat sill to uss the same Goat, Pr.g5-Hsl:
| ton OF hag.
| Mile Trot Against Time-Horse with Hook and
Ladder Truck Open 10 al: horses of the Fire De
| partment. Prize-Siyer Cake Basket.
| Nj lie Trot under Saddle. all to star together
Open TO a horses of the Fire Department. Prize
! Fine Parade Bride.
Mile Race against Tme-Double Teams with
| Stea N hngire-horses to go to best advantage.
| All to use the engine. Open for all regular
| teams Of the Fire Department. Prize ater
| Co bier.
| Foot Race Of Two Hundred Yardg-Osen 20 ST
| Priae-Silver Medal.
| Foot Race Of OEe Hundred and Fifty Yards-
Open TO all members of the Fire Department ,vsigh
| ing two hundred pounds and over. Psizs-Pair Of
| Handsome Sleeve Buttons.
| Foot Race of Halt Nile-Oper Tor all Pr.zs-Si
| yer Medal.
Foot Race Of Quarter OF hiis-Open for all
! boys under eighteen years of age. P-i4e-A Two
| and-ahaH Gold Pieoe.
! The following Sports will take place upon the
| field:
| Matt Game of Base Ball between the Southerns
and 4. Z. Lees
| Match game of Base Ball between the Washing
| tons and Actives. Prize-One pair Of Foul Flags
Grand Balloon Ascent at four o'c ock P. b., by
Professor Cheyalier, his sailing Balloon 'FEs-
~ faet in nd faat -,
diameter. never before exhibited in this country.
Parties wisbi to make ascents can effect arrange
| ments with Monsieur Chevaler upon the Fair
Grounds.
There will be variety of Amusemeots, Shows,
ETC., upon the grounds.
The Track and Grounds will be pu. in tie best
condition possible
Entries for the Pony. Mule and Foot Races can DO
made until up to the time of starting.
Companies OF the Fire Department wishing to
enter for II balance of the prizes respectfully
requested to make application to the undersigned
on or before SATURDAY, April l6. at three o'clock
Pm.
Two or more Of the competitors will be required
to make race.
The Fire Departin ents of Oarroilton, Jefferson
CITY Gretna and AL iers are invited to compete in
the trials.
Parties wishing 10 purchase the privileges for
Shows, Gamer, Exhibitions etc. vii! please apply
to the Chairman Of the Committee.
I he sale of } oohs for Bar-rooms, Restaurants
Cigar. s oda Water and Ice Cream Stands ana for
Flying Horses, viii take place at auction on WE'D
NESDAY AFTERNOON. thirteenth Instant ut Ava
O'Clock, upon the Fair Grounds,
Observation-Disclosures, fifty cents: Ladies and
Children free
FRANCIS RAWLE, Chairman.
10 II 2dp No Is Carordeist street.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-04-17

We have received tickets to grand pic
mic and concert, to be given for the benefit
of the Sunday and day school of the German
Protestant congregation of the Fourth Dis
trict, beginning tomorrow, at ten o'clcck,
to continue for two days. The place Sc
lected for the picnic, is the fine orange grove
at the corner of Tchoupitoulas and Upper
line streets, Jefferson. AS the weather
promises to be fine, gay time among the
young people may be looked for.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-04-17

Doors, SHOES AND BRoGANs.-Messrs. Louis
Stern Il Bros, No. 16 Charters street, will
sell at their store, tomorrow morning at
ten o'clock. general assortment of gentle
mems boots, shoes and brogans, and ladies'
children's and misses shoes. from the best
manufactures of Philadelphia and Massa-
chusetts. Country and city buyers will be
offered an excellent opportunity to get first.
class stock very low. They should pot fail
to be at this auction.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-04-17

The attention of all discharged German
veteran soldiers is called to the advertise
ment of the President of he German Repub.
iican Veteran club, IL another column OF
our paper.
Now is the time for all old soldiers to
come forward and have themselves enrolled.
Therefore come on all of you. German vete-
rams, and enlist yourselves in the good cause
this club is pursuing.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-04-17

Governor WarmOth has appointed Victor
New Orleans; Robert Verrett, Public Admin.
istrstor Terrebonne parish; F. Fraise, Justice
of the Peace Sixth Ward, Terrebonne par
ISL; W. D. Wylie, Notary Public, Caddo par
ish; Julius Robertson, Notary Public, Iberia
parish; George Armista1, Tax Collector AS.
sumption parish; J. s. Rivers, Assessor and
Tax Collector st. Jam es parish; Reuben
Nash Constable Third Ward, East Feliciana
parish
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-04-17

RARE CHANCE TO BUY WATCHES AND
JEwELRY.-Messrs. Stern q Bros. will sell
on Tuesday morning at No. 80 st. Charles
street. corner of Common street, the unre-
deemed pledges remaining at the loan Office
of Mr.. Judah Hart. AS these pledges con-
sist of splendid diamond and other iewelry,
English, French and American watches,
siverware, musical instruments, guns, re-
volvers, Derringers, etc. A splendid chance
will be offered for persons to buy cheap.
When Mr.. Harris pledges were sold out be.
fore, several Of our friends got great bar
gains, and we do not doubt but that on this
occasion there will be equally good chances.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-04-17

The first prize, a champion silver belt;
second, set of flags and bases; third prize,
set of bats, will be given to base ball clubs
during the fourth Louisiana State fair.
Hand engines will compete for the premium
of two hundred and fifty dollars on the TWEEN
ty-fourth instant, and hook and ladder COM
panies will compete for the premium of two
hundred and fifty dollars On the first of
May.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-04-17

Ladies, make your husbands smoke two
cigars less per diem for three months, and
give you the money. With it you can buy a
first-class Wilcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine
from Mr.. II. s. Hedrick, at Nos. 81 and lis
Canal street. He sells them on credit. You
will nave ample time to pay.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-04-17

J. Deian, Jr, auctioneer, will sell to.mor-
row at eleven o'clock A. NJ, at the head Of
the old Basin, between Toulouse and st.
Peter streets, the schooner Sammy "a
1870 tons, and the schooner Aimee ID
2o-lOo tons, for account of succession OF
Bernhard Weiting. At twelve o'clock NJ,
for account of same succession. at the cor
ner Of Carondelet walk and Where streets.
the contents of grocery store. stock.
shelvings, good will, ETC., in block, and at
store No. 1873 Gravier street, on the side
walk, mahogany and walnut furniture,
looking glasses, pictures, etc. See adver-
tisemants.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-04-17

A general meeting of the subscribers for
stock in the Bank OF Lafayette will be held
in the rooms over the store of j. 4. Brasel-
man d Co., corner OF Magazine and St. An
drew streets, next Wednesday evening, for
the purpose Of organization.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-04-17

The following are few of the reasons Why this
CONCRETE should be used in preference to all
other materials:
II has been tested through ore Of the hottest of
New Orleans summers. and found not to soften by
the neat of the sun.
2. Being in general use at the North. it necessa-
rily must be proof against cold.
g. 1t ID as durable as stone and much less expen-
sive.
A. 1t is perfectly impervious to water. and conse.
quenty quickly becomes dry when wet.
5. 1t makes no dust in dry or mud in wet weather.
G. It does not crack or crumble, nor is it washed
by the rain.
]. 1t is impeDetrable to grass, weeds or water.
g. 1t prevents noxious vapors OF gases, arising
from the ground beneath, and affords no reservoirs
fer filth or fostering decompositions.
g. 1t is laid down quickly. and ready for uss wae1
finished
10. 1t is easily taken up. easily reaid, and easily
repaired when necessary.
Some of the places WHARF, this work has bser done,
and few of the parties who have had it put down,
mag be known by the following references and most
of the persons famed aAd will cheerfulIy give all
of she information desired. An examination of the
work is solicited:
William ncOuilocn' george Eorter,
Theobald Forstau, Lafayette SQUARE.
Z. O. Palmer, New Orleans Gasvorks
Henry Bense Penn's Cotton Press
3. MeKenna. II. S. Seward
E. W. Burbank, John W. Madam
For the present, after the foundation is prepared
and curbing set, Cemetery. Park and Private Walks
will be laid for from 81 to 81 % per square yard
Private Carriage Ways. Heavy Sidewalks, Depot
and Warehouse Floors for from 81 rs to 81 50 per
square yard.
Y For all further information in relation to this
business, or for the laying of this kind of work.
apply to
PAGE Il CO.,
nhO 2dp 50 Camp street.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-04-17

Economy being the order OF the day, the
government seems determ ined to carry it
out. Instructions have been issued at the
Customhouse for the discharge of three day
inspectors and one night inspector, to take
effect from last night.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-04-17
FRESH BLADON SPRING WATER,

We are now receiving, and will be kept constantly
supplied throughout the season. With shipments of
Fresh Badon Water direct from the Springs of
James Conner Co Bladon, Choctaw county, Ala
bama whose sole agents are,
ISAACSON, SEIXAS i CO..
Wholesale Grocers, Go and So o. mmon street.
n. B.-We will pay one dollar q D ece for good
empty Bladon Water barrels. delivered 10 US.
aDlT 1t
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-04-17

UNIVERSITY CHAPEL.-Puolic services at
the chapel of Straight University, corner OF
Esplanade and Derbigny streets, to day, al
ia. NJ, and q P. III. Preaching in the
morning by Rev. s. P. Sloan. Of Iowa; in the
evening by Rev. John Turner. Seats free.
Strangers are cordially invited.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-04-17
EaE BArAY xIEPUSLKOAN
zsy be had of the following dealers:

ysy be had of the following dealers:
George Ellis, opposite the postomce.
A. Eircn, 81 Exchange Alley.
q. G. Haley, 10 Commercial place.
q. G. .. Hole, 81 Exchange Place.
James Ennis. Poatrharsrain Bsilroat
Hepot, Third District, also at depot foot OF
Lafayette street, Firs. District.
John Schafer, corner Ninth and Constance
EsTeets.
J.W. Long, corner OF Love and E1gheiR
streets, Third District.
W. r. Dirks, No. 81 Annunciation street.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-04-17

The Sheriff of the parish of Orleans will
cell at auction tomorrow, at five O'Clock
P. NJ, on the premises, No. 1876 Baronne
street, between Girod and Julia streets, First
District, lot of household furniture and
movable effects.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-04-17

Last week of the dramatic season at the
Varieties Theatre, and benefit tomorrow
evening of Mr.. Oliver Byron, with "Othello,'
"C6lleen Bawn," and Don Cesar de
Bazan."
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-04-17
d i Z ID /:

LEWIS-On Saturday, sixteenth instant after a
short and painful illness, WILLIAM A. LEWIS,
in the eighteenth year of his age
The funeral will take place This Day. Sunday.
seventeenth instant. at four O'Clock P M from the
residence OF his sra n6mother, Maria D. Logan No.
l55 Perddo street. His friends and those Of bis
family are respectfully invited to attend without
further notice.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-04-17

ST.. JAMES CHAPEL.-Public Sabbath serv-
ices to-day, as usual, at II A. NJ, and P.
NJ. Preaching in the morning by Rev.
Professor Tucker, Of Indiana. No distiDc-
lions of race are allowed at this church.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-04-17

General Bridgland, internal revenue su-
pervisor for Texas, was in the city yester-
day, en- route from Washington.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-04-17

The place TO buy teas. coffee. and general
assortment OF groceries is at the store Of j.
W. Plat 4 Co., grocers and tea dealers. l02
Camp street, corner of Poydras.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-04-17

THE FOURTH
UISIANA STATE FAIR
| WILL TAKE PI4CE
THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS,
Commencing April as, 1870. and con.
| Iinued Nine Days
| The Animal Address vii be delivered ty rhe Ho1
| CHRISTIAN ROShLIUs.
The Exhibition Halls will be open and Machinery
in full operation daily.
Exhibition in the Arena daily from twsive 20 5wo
FIRST DAY
Saturday. April 81.
PREMIUM $50.
HURDLE RACE-Dash of Two Miles oyar ought
Hurdles. to rule. free for all
SAME DAY.
PREMIUM SILVER P1TCHER-yALUE slO0
DOUBLE TEAM RACE-Mile Heats. to rule own
ers to drive; the horses to have been owned and
driven together at least sixty days prior to the
date of race.
Sunday. April 81
PREM lUM S25a
GRAND FIREMEN'S CONTEST
Monday. a prll Is.
PREMIUM 500.
MILE HEATS-Three in five, to harness and rule
free for all trotters-SO0 to irst horse; SlO0 to
the second horse.
Tuesday. April 20.
PREMIUM $3.50.
RUNNING RACE-Mils Hests, three in hvs 50
ruie-s20O to first horse 50 to the second horse
wednesday,. April TT.
PREMIUM 500.
MILE HEATS-Three in five. to harness and rule,
torhorses that have never beaten 2 40 in public.
SAME DAY.
DASH of One Mile for Racking Horses, to saddle
First premium, Silver Goblet, valued SIS;
Second Premium, Silver-mounted Whip. valued
SIS.
Thu-sday. April Is.
PREMIUM $3.50.
PACING RACE-Three in five. 10 harness ard
rnle. free for all pscsrs-s300 TO first horse $50
TO second horse.
SAME DAY.
MULE RAOE-Dash of ono Mile, free fer all riders
TO be in jockey oostume-SIO0 to first male; $50
% second.
Friday April 20.
PREMIUM $500.
VhUETINC-Double Teams-Th-ee ia 1--WE 20
raIe-S250 for first team; $50 for second team
Saturday. s pril SO.
PR EMLuM $500
TWO MILE HEATS-Ta harness aud -1Is free fo-
all Trotters-$400 to first he rse sIo0 to second
horse.
SAME DAY.
DASH OF ONE 81 lie. for Ponies not over fourtsao
bands high. riders not over sixteen years of c.ge
N Jockey costume. First Premirca, Boys Bride
and Saddle. Second Premium. siiyes. rnoupted
Hiding Whip.
Sunday. May T..
PREMIUM S2sS
FIREMEN's RAGE.
DETACHED BALLOON ASCENSION
Dancing on the platform daily, from tel
Topical Balloon Asoensiops caiiy
Liberal Prizes will be givsn for exhibitions 70
Skating.
Prizes VIII be given for Czsud Tournament
LUQHER HOMES,
aplo 2dp Secretary.
NEW ORLEANS RICE DEPOT
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-04-17
FINISHED SOCKS ALLEGATIONS.

Finished British SOCKS, elastic tops. per dozen.
$50
finished French SOCKS. elastic tops. per dozen.
81 So
FINISHED German SOCKS elastic tops, per dozen.
81.
Six Linen Cambria HANDK EROHIEFS, BENIN
cd for 50.
SIX Linen Bosom SHIRTS for So
And Gentiemen's FURNISHING GOODS geuer
aIy-a equally cheap-at the corner of st. Charles
and Canal Streets ap18 2t2dp
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-04-17

Shreveport city bonds have been sold for
eighty-two and eighty-dve cents on the
dollar
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-04-17

Where to look for pubic improvements
To the West.-Tin1eS.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-04-17

The pleoiscitum will be submitted to a
vote of the French people between the
FIRST and ninth of May.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-04-17
AFTER The PREMIUM AGAIN.
NEW ORLEANS SAVINGS INsTITU-

NE " UIl1LANE Va 1NUJ 11sSTE1 y"
TiON,
NO 1877 CANAL STREET
Incorporated March I5, 1856.
OFF GERS.
L. T. GENEREs, President.
THOMAS A ADAMS. First Vice President.
THOS. ALLEN CLARKE. Second Vice President.
CHARLES j. LEEDS. Third Vice President.
SAM JONES, Jr., Treasurer
TRUSTEES:
DR.. W. Newton Mercer
L r. Generes, David Urquhart,
George Jonas, John G. Gaines
Thomas A A Jams. Carl Ohm,
Tho mas Allen Clarke, Christian Schneider
Charles j. Leeds. SAMUEL Jameson.
mh23 m 1t 2dp
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-04-17
CORRESPONDENCE.

NEW ORLEANS, April 2, 1870
To Mrs. Joseph S. Pagaud. President Orphans
Home Seventh street Fourth District:
DEAR Acknowledging the praiseworthy efforts
being made by you and your lady associates to raise
funds Tor the better protection of the poor orphan
children under yeur charge, and in view of former
plea associations, desire to contribute my aid
in the laudable work of charity.
To this end respectfully tender 20 my services
for an Extra Parlor Concert" 10 be given during
the spring. the proceeds to so into the funds of
your association. Ii acceptable to you. 1 trust
may, in this way, add my mite toward swelling the
sum required by you. and those noble spirits assoc
ciated with YOU for the better support of the
number of children dependent on charity for sus
Csnance.
Iremsin. Madam, very truly and sincerely,
Your obedient servant
A. 3. CHASE.
aEPLEi
NEW ORLEANS. AprilIi 1870.
Dir. A 3. Chase:
SIR-Your highly esteemed favor of the second
inst TAFT, rendering Extra Paror Concert to be
given during the spring, for the benefit Of Orphans
Home, Seventh street, Fourth District, has been
received, and your liberal offer very gratefully &C.
cepted by the Board of Managers of that insti.
tuition.
Your concerts have been 80 Justly popular, the
board indulge the hope that your benevolent de-
signs sy receive such cordial support from gen.
erous public. added to previous liberal donations
will enable you, By this entertainment. to swell
the receipts Of its treasury amount equal to
what its annual fairs usually realize.
Yours, very respectfully,
MRS. JOSEPH S. PAGAUD,
aplT lt2p President Orphans Home.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-04-17

A bright, cheerful moonlight last aight.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-04-17

RODGERS MARKET HOUSE.
Corner Canal and Marais Streets.
Has on always on hand
THE FINEST KIND OF MEATS
At the regular prices.
Give him trial and be satisfied.
ap16 2t2dp WILLIAM RODGERS.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-04-17

NEW ORLEANS RICE DEPOT
A. MAUREAU,
No. a. Peters Street.
Between CustorAnouss and Bseuvile Street
ALWAYS ON HAND
La Il 0E STOCK OF RICE.
ORDERS PROMPTLY FILLED.
a2dpN
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-04-17

Mails were received all right yesterday.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-04-17
FIREMEN'S FESTIVAL,

TO BIZ GIvLN BY
PELICAN HOOK AND LADDER FIRE COM
PANY No. 4.
For Ole HeneGt or their KeIlee Fund
ar TIE
E'AhR GROUNDS,
ON EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL e. 1870.
Committee OF Arrange emts:
FRANCIS RAWLE LEON BERTOLL
+. GUERIEG Z. J. LAWLESS,
p. A. MCINTYRE, VII. PEMBERTOH,
A. II. HARRIS j. P. MACHIOAs
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-04-17

A GREAT IMPROVEMENT
BANQUETTES. CARRIAGE WAYS, BASEMENT
AND WAREHOUSE FLOORS, CEMETERY
AND GARDEN WALKS. SCHOOL YARDS.
ETC.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-04-17

The ANIMAL Address VIII be delivered By rhe Hoa.
CHRISTIAN ROShLIUS.
The Exhibition Halls will be open and Machinery
in full operation daily.
Exhibition II the Arena daily from tvsivs 20 5vo.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-04-17
BYRNES'

IMPROVED CONCRETE PAVEMENT
LAID DY
PAGE 81 CO,
50 CAMP STREET. NEW ORLEANS.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-04-17

Monday, a prli Is.
PREMIUM $500.
MILE HEATS-Three in five, to harness and rule
free for all trotters-St00 to irst horse; SlOO to
the second horse
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-04-17

Thu-sday. q Prii Is.
PREMIUM $3.50
PACING RACE-Three in five. TO harness m d
rnIe. free for all psoers-S3OO to first horse: $50
to second horse.
SAME DAY.
MULE RAOE-Dash of One Mile frse fer ALI rifiers
TO be in jockey oostume-SIO0 to first male; $50
% second.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-07-25

tho outward sea- against which the wave will rise aIui
fall but not dash. The reflex OF the wind and water
coming against It will be such that ships may find
rity alongside Of it the outer well the inner
side II will he simply plain wall Of dressed stone
parallel to the shore, and equally distant from 1t at
either end.
The massage around Cape Cod s of the great high
uav, Of commerce II il also renowned for being very
dangerous After leaving the lights Of the Cape In going
soutb the mariner has 10 grope MS way IN foggy
weather between Fishing Rip" and Georges Bank"
until he makes the new South shoa lightship,' with
tc imminent danger ever before his eyes Of striking
upou one OF the shoals I'm his efforts 20 avoid the Others
list OF the disasters 10 vessels passing around 'he 'ao
has been carefully compiled by Committee OF inc Ma
sachusctts Legislature. In the II years pfcF'u' 70 l
there were wrecked of Cape Cod and the waters hee
abous s27 vessels OF which four were steamer ana 70
mn riQyed sbips The number OF lives lost In these
disasters wac 80 or an average OF 30 each year In the
10 years previous to 1870 81 ycsse5 Of when Is were
steamers were wrecked with great accompanying loss
of life. The construction Of snip Canal viii oDVah
these dangers.
The route from Boston via rhe canal to points south
will be from 20 to $50 miles shorter The delay OF steamers
I'm passng around the Cape IS measured y the above
distance in miles but sailing vessels often encounter
unfavorable winds, and sometimes detained Tor Gays
and weeks Frequently fleets of several hundred san are
seen in Nantucket Sound waiting favorable wind IN
double the Cape careful estimate has shown that the
annual saving expense Of crew. insurance aud Interest
on vessel and cargo for 10000 vessels using tic canal
will be over 100000. The number Of vessels now
annually passing Cape Cod Is 10000, and Is con
stanty increasing. when the Hell Gate distinctions are
removed this viii be the route Of the European steamers
which will come up by Long Island Sound They viii
then be enabled ~ mako almost "bee-ne' for Halifax
and the North Atlantic. The European steamers, with
very slight loss OF time, may then also touch Of the port
OF Boston
The military advantages Of such an Interior line OF
communication in time of war are obvious La ic' as
Gen Foster apty expresses IT, the military value OF the
Canal in time Of war will equal its commercial value In
time OF peace The abundance Of favorable riies Tor
manufacturing establishments, the facility Of transpor
taton and the attractiyeness Of the locality summer
resort will cause wonderful access OF population ana
capital to the vicinity OF the Canal and the once des9Sed
peninsula will become prosperous as any part Of the
country