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FERTILIZERS.

FERTILIZERS.
~ Ii T. SOUTHERN FERTILIZLNG
Il COMPANY.
OFFICE, CORNER CARY AND VIRGINIA SIS,
RICHMOND, VA. :
Arr prepared 20 I'LL orders for their
TOBACCO FERTILIZER
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Universal Amnesty.

Brevet Major General Hoffman, colonel
of the Third infantry, and now on special
duty at St. Louis, was to-day placed on the
retired list By order of the President. &C.
neral Hoffman has been in the army for
forty years, and served during the Mexican
war with much distinction. He was Com
miseary-General Of Prisoners at Washing
ton during the late wer.
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fEIMuTHy, ORC II A RID GRASS,
1 Herds Graz :, Kentucky Elue Grass, Lacerne,
Mlilct, etc. large stock In store and for sale al
low "st rates Wholesale and retail.
il25 Allison & ADDISON.
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Mrs. Grant, Mrs. Dent, and General
Dent, to-day visited the Bureau Of En-
craving and Printing, aud were received
BIZ the Chief of the Bureau, Mr.. McCartce,
who escorted them through the rooms and eX-
planned to them the process of printing and
engraving and manufacturing greenbacks.
The Sending of Troops to Tennessee.
The President and Secretary of War have
Gent to the Reconstruction Committee the
communications and official documents re-
lativc to sending troops to Tennessee, North
Carolina, and Georgia.
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EARLY POTATOES FOR SEED
Il Early Rose, Early Goodrich, Early Dyke
mao, White Mercer, Honltors, etc, grown ex-
prcssly for seed, and warranted true, to name.
I. 81 ALLISON & ADDISON.
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pose by Congress. WALLACE.
Associated Press kilograms.
Congressional.
WASHINGTON, March 23.-SeRute.-Sen
ator Johnston introduced bill incorpo-
rating the Southern Express Company
which was referred to the Committee Oh
Commerce.
Tho Territorial Legislature Of New Mex
leo asks authority of Congress to raise
two regiments to operate against the In
dams.
\ bill to promote civilization among the
Indians and prepare them for the rights Of
citizens passed.
The report against the admission Of Sena-
tor Ames, Of Mississippi, was resumed and
discussed to adjournment.
Mr.. Carpenter spoke against seating
Ames.
HouSe.-A bill was introduced for selling
the Natchez Marine Hospital for educa-
tional purposes.
4 bill repeating the bill allowing Sutro
royalty on his tunnel was tabled-l26 to
II. THIS is signal defeat for the Cali
fornis bank interest.
The Speaker presented special Mes
sage from the President on the subject Of
American commerce, declaring it q ma
tional humiliation that this country is
compelled to pay from twenty to thirty
millions of dollars IL year exclusive OF
passage money! for freight which should
be shared by American citizens with the
people of other nations, and urging an
early consideration Of the subject. He be-
lieves that direct money subsidy is less
liable to abuse than indirect subsidy, and
recommends the passage of two bills re-
ported by the select committee.
The Utah bill against polygamy waf
passed.
The Houac is in session tonight for de
bate.
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Naval.

Lieutenant Commander r. r. Wallace
has been ordered to the command of the
United States storeship Idaho. The iron
clads Miantonomah and Terror are to be
cent to Havana. The Severn and Dictator
will arrive there from Port-auPrince in a
day or two. The Secretary Of the Navy
has sent to the Naval Committees Of Con-
gre6s communication recommending that
our navy be increased by forty-fve addi-
ti0nal vessels.
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COn BUSHELS PRIME c L OF L r
Ctft cac.D i'll store ami for sale by
IL "a ALLISON ( ADDISON.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-30
MARSHAL'S MUNITIONS.

j. VI. Peterson vs.. Steamboat Welcome.
IN THE UNITED STATES DIS TRICT COURT
i District Of Louisiana, No. 9620.-In obedience to
an Admiralty warrant to me directed in the ABOVE
entitled suit, have seized and taken into my pos
session.
The steamboat WELCOME, now libeled by J. N.
Peterson, for the causes set forth in the libel
now pending in the District Court Of the United
States.
And do hereby cite and admOpjsh the owner or
owners thereof and all and every person persons
having or pretending to have any right, title OF in
terest in or to the same be and appear at Dis
trct Court OF the United States for the District afore
said to be holden at the city of New Orleans ON or
before the third MONDAY in October 1870, to show
cause If any they have or can. why the said steam
boat Welcome should not be condemned
and be sold agreesbly to the prayer Of libel
ant and the proceeds thereof be distributed &C.
cOrding to Law.
United States Marshaps Office, New Orleans,
8. B. PACKARD.
se15 "A oc& IS United otateo 1axsAal.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-30
The City of New Orleans VS.. James Emile
Darse-Third District Court for the parish OF
Oreans No 633l.

The City Of New Orleans VS.. James Emile
Darse-Third District Court for the parish OF
Orleans, No S332.
10y VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF FIERI FACIAS,
ID to me directed by the Honorable the
Third District Court for the parish of Orleans,
in the above entitled will proceed to sell at
public auction, at the Merchants and AuctiOneers'
Exchange, Royal street, between Canal and Gus
tOmhouse streets in the Second District of this
city, on SATURDAY, October 8, 1870, at twelve
o'clock NJ the following described property, to
wit
l. A CERTAIN PORTION OF &ROUED, situated
in the Third District of this city, in squares num-
hers 6tS3 and 664, bounded by st. Bernard avenue,
Annette Robertson and Claiborne streets, measur-
ing sixty-three feet eleven inches and two lines
front on Claiborne street, by nnetysix feet one
inch and six lines in depth. Together with the un-
finished houses thereon.
q FIVE LOTS OF GROUND, situated in same
District and square measuring, together ono hun
dred and fty.nine feet eleven inches and two lines
front on Robertson street, by ninety-sx feet one
inch and six lines in depth. Together with all the
buildings and improvements thereon.
A: de Armas. surveyor, deposited in the SheriHs
Office for reference
Heized in the above suit.
Tenns---Cash on the spot
&c r - 6hexdR az the Faxsh Of Orleans.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-30
.O'tMEDICALgaN 1T


u UFTURK HANExFEKKNUK
treatment and cure II RUfTyRE and HERNIA,
will more perfect relief comfort sna &C. 10
obtained Of any other person or appliance in the
South, without regard to the age Of the patient or
cure Of every epecies Of human deformity on hand
made to order.
Call or address With ssamps, for circular Dr.. 7;
stairs Hours from 10 A. NJ. to4P.M. my3l "
CwEET QUININE rs A RECENT IMPROVE.
- ment; replaces the use of the Bitter Supnate
Quinine, with which all familiar Dose f0r aose
it is warranted fully equal in every way to Bitter
Quinne, and like it, is the one
GREAT, POSITIVE AND UNFAILING CURB
For all diseases Of malarious origin.
FEVER AND AGUE
INTERMITTENT FEVER,
0'AA'A REMMIrTENT FEVER,
BILIOUS FEVER,
DUMB AGCE
And the long train of disorders following these
when nesle'fessw SWEET Qu1N1NE
Is made solely from Peruvian Bark 100 Is Bitter Qui
nine), therefore is of vegetables origin, and NOT
mineral poison, but on the contrary proved 70 Do
one of the elements found in the blood OF all healthy
p SWEET QUININE
Acts as an antd0te to- as well a curer for n1ala-
rial or miasmatic poison, the absorption Of which
by the lungs causes intermittent levers, Gie. Inc
only advantage claimed for
SWEET QUININE
over the use Of old Bitter Qunne is the entire alb
sence of that intense, persistent bitterness which
in the latter is an insurmOuntable obstacle 10 ts
use with most persons, and always with children
SWEET QUININE
Is in two forms-in powder for the Of physcians
and druggists and fluid for in the family, and
for the general public srEARss, FAIR CO.,
myl5 Manufacturing Chemists, New York.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-30
CORPORATIONS.

the stocfhoiders: notice 81 tie object whS(e6f
shall havo hean ei.pen bv "A yeytisepeant in two Of
the newspapers OF New Orleans, for the period Of
Thus done and passed in my oface, this thirtieth
of July 1870 in presence of Theodule BuissOn and
George Guinault competent witnesses, residing IN
this city, who have signed these presents together
with the appearers and me- notary after due read-
ing Of the whole. -ae-faH
]. NJ Dufournet L. Clemendot
E. v. Audibert L. DutOur,
Eug. Jacob, J. A. Moran,
Henry Tricou, Alex. Fuchs,
G, H. BuiSSOn, George Guinault,
JOSEPH CUvHL1ER, Notary Public.
The undersigned, Recorder Of Mortgages for the
parish Of Orleans, city Of New Orleans, State OF
Louisiana do hereby certify that the act Of incorpo
ration hereto annexed, has been this day duly re-
corded in nv Office in book society eight, folio 49,
1SionedY ' C. DARCANTEL, Deputy.
New Orleans La August II, 1870.
At the regular monthly meeting Of this company.
held the third OF August last tue ioiioW1nS per
sons were unanimously elected: .
James Alexander Moran, ESQ.,; as president and
superintendent Louis DvtOur, ESQ., Is secretary and
treasurer. .E
NOTICE.
The New Orleans Antiseptic Alright Wood Bur1a!
Case Company having by his charter puonsne0
above bought from Il. V. Audbert, Esq MS amer.
ent patents and improvements, including the ngnt
of manufacturing and selling said air-tgnt comn9
this company will prosecute according 70 law al
cOunterfeits any other nfracti0ns to prvneSs
and rights. sells ZS0cz -
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-30

IMMEDIATE RELIEF,
AND PERMANENT CURE GUARANTEED.
THE GREAT WESTERN REMEDY
Is a Certain and Speedy Cure for Neuralgia,
Rheumatism, Kidney complaints, General De6lhty
Dyspepsia Sick Head ache Chills and Fever. etc
Whole pages from influential citizens, testifylng
to the disease dispelling and health.promoting
qualities of the GREAT WESTERN REMEDY Will DO
furnished on application.
Sold by All First Glass Druggists.
PRICE:
Is cents 80 cents, IS cents ST. and 50 per Bottle
AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE.
AARON DAVIS, Dscoverer and Manufacturer
323 Washington Street, Newark, N. j.
To be obtained of the Manufacturer at Wholesale
and Retail or at DEMAS BARNES Il CO, and HALL,
BUCKLE, Agents in NEW YORK CITY.
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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-30

d EMOVAL............. REMOVAL.
The undersigned has removed his STONE YARD
from the old stand, on CustomhOuse street, to the
ARTIFICIAL FREARSTONE YARD,
on Poydras street, between Locust and Freret
streets, and the Office to No. Sc Natehez street.
In extending and consolidating his business with
tie Frear Artificial Stone Company, he would ex-
press his thanks to a generous public, the patrons
and friends of business Of thirty eight years
standing in this city, and would solicit continu-
of the same to the Louisiana Frear stone Man
ufacturing Company. NEWTON RICHARDS.
Referring to the above, the FREAR ARTIFICIAL
STONE COMPANY will furnish their STONE, also
Grsuite and Marble for all purposes of building,
fronts of stores and dwellings, steps, window sills
Entels, tombs, monuments, tagging for banquets,
yards, garden walks, etc.
Particular attention of property holders, arch
tects and builders is called to the Artificial Frear
Stone, now offered as . beautiful and economical
substitute for brick and plastered fronts of build
ings, and suitable for cornices, window trimmings,
wall copings font fences etc.
NEWTON RICHARDS, President.
JAMES CLARK, Secretary.
Depot for the sale of RICHARDS CAPE LIME.
apf3
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-30
uALDEMAR BILLIE, Nj. d.,

UALDEMAR BILLIE, NJ. d.,
A graduate Of the Cniverity Of Copenhagen, Dem
mark Honorary n. D.. of the University of Padua,
Italy.
Office No. 70 St. Charles street, between Canal
and Common.
Office hours from nine to ten O'Clock A. NJ, and
from twelve to three and from six to seven P. NJ
Consultations in English German, French, Span
ish Italian and Danish.
Having been physician in Danish men Of war in
the East and West indies he is thoroughly ac-
quainted with the treatment of yellow fever and
lung affections. Having passed several years rs
assistant stefan Of the Hospital of the celebrated
Professor Ricord in Paris Dr. Billie offers to cure all
kinds of women diseases, diseases of the liver and
private diseases, after new sure and quick method
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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-30
REMOVALS.
DEMOVAL... REMOVAL
II GREAT DESIDERATUM.
Dolbear Commercial College

Is removed to Nos 164 and l66 Canal street, 0ppo-
site Christ Church, and OH the same square as the
Law and Medical Colleges the University of LOuisi
ana, and the Mechanics Ilstitute---the Headquar-
ters of the Mechanical and Agricultural Fair As
sociatiOn--thus concentrating the leading Educa-
tiona Institutions of the State the same square.
Ladies' and gentlemen will find our new location far
superior in every respect, and entirely private.
Hours for Ladies' nine to ten, and five to six.
Citizens aud strangers invited to visit the Col
lege. The Faculty extend friendly greetings to all,
especially to Teachers and will be happy to
patrons and friends and the public generally, MOn
day, eighteenth instant, from ii A. n. to 6 P. NJ.
Special DEPARTMENTS and Professors for each study.
Open Day and Evening Success guaranteed to all
who follow instructions.
n B.---A DIPLOMA from this College is passport
in all business communities. For terms-whch are
Eberal-appy at the College, address
dec8 ly RUFUS DOLBEAR, President.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-30
MACHINERY.
n C. DicCAN,
IRON AND BRASS FOUNDER,
Fulton. New Levee. Notre Dame and Julia streets
Once, No. 135 Fulton Street.

Manufacturer Of Vertical and Horizontal Steam
Engines, BOXERS. Sugar Mills, Vacuum Pans, Sugar
Kettles, CHARTERS, Filters, Steam and Horse Power
Draining Machines Saw Mills, Gin Gearing Furnace
Mouths, Crate Bars, etc. Second hand Machinery
and Boilers always for sale.
Steamship and Steamboat Repairs promptly at
tended to. apo 1y
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-30
tFOUNDRIES.

IVUNUnIuFJs
GEORGE CRONAN. ~
Successor to Bennett 4 Lurges)
SOUTHERN ORNAMENTAL IRON WORKS,
Corner Magnolia and Erato streets,
Near Jackson Railroad Depot
New Orleans, Louisiana.
Blacksmithing and Homework in general, Vaults.
Store Fronts etc, made to order at the shortest
notice.
'Ofice at the Foundry .au23 ~
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...........COAL.
COAL.

COAL coal M COAL
BOYD, wILMOT 4 Co., l66 Poydras street, are
prepared to furnish the best screened Pittsburg,
Anthracite and Pittsburg Nut Coal, to hotels, fami
lies cotton presses, fOuntries, steamships and
steamboats, at the lowest market prices. Also, can
now deliver from Baton Rouge to any point on the
coast, best Pittsburg Coal, by the boat load.
au31m
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-30
INSURANCE.
rvrNTY.rrRsr ANNtAL STATE.

l. nrr o. ~
CRESCENT MUTUAL INSURANCE. COMPANY.
For tho Year Fading Al I'll 80, 1870.
aross Premiums for the Year .... 1884 500 81
Assets Of Company, April 30. 1869 ..... 9eo627 CD
The Board of Trustees resolved to pay interest At
Six Dor cent in cash all outstA nding Certificates
If Scrip and also to pay in cash he issue Of 1859 to
the legal holders thereof on and after the second
Monday in June next.
They have also declared Scrip Dividend Of
eight Per Cent on the earned premiums entitled
70 participate for the year ending April &c. 1870 for
which certificates will be issued ON and after the
drst Monday in August next free Of government
tax
THOMAS A. ADAMS, President;
c. T. BUDDECKE, ViCe-PIesidenL
HEsxY v. OeDKz Secretary.
TRUSTEES:
Thomas A. Adams Samuel b. Kennedy,
c. T. Buddecke Samuel B. Newman,
P. H. Foley, J. J. Garrard
A. G. obsr, A. Thu mpson,
p. Simms, John Phelps,
4 Elmer Bader ETH. Eummera
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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-30

GUARDIAN MUTUAL LIFE INsUR.
ANCE COMPANY, OF NEW YORK.
Established in 1859.
ALL POLICIES NON-FQRFEITABLE.
CASH Oh THIRD LOAN PREMIUMS.
NO NOTES REQUIRED.
Last Cash Dividend Fifty Per Cent.
Cash assets over. ........' p|'ooV,oov
Policies in force. .......... Z''V"Vo"
Annual income. .......... A,oVV'V'v
Losses paid since 1889. ....... .......... 6oo,Ooo
OFFICERS:
W. II. PECKHAM, President
W. T. HOOKER, Vice President.
L. MeADAM, Secretary and Actuary.
G. A. FREDRIKAR Superintendent Of Agencies.
DIRECTORS:
Hon John A. Dix, New York
John J. Crane, President Ba nix Of Republic.
william NJ. vermilye, Banket, Wall street, (Ver'
milye Coy
Charles G. lockwood, Cashier Newark Bankin:
Company.
Hon. George Opdyke, ex-Mayot Of New York
Nnot c. Morgan, Banker.
Thomas Rgney, firm Thomas Risney 4 Co.
Benjamin B. Sherman, Treasu rer New York Steam
Sugar Refining Company.
Aaron Arnold, firm Arnold Constable Co.
Richard h. Browne. Of WetmOfe Browne, lswyersL
T. v. Haughwont, hrm E. v. Hsughwont Co.
William wilkens firm ". Will ens Co.
Julius H. Pratt, Merchant
William W. Wright, Merchant
Charles J. Starr, Merchant.
William Allen Merchant
George W. Cuyler, Banker, Palmyra, New York
George T. Hope, President Continental Fire In.
surance Company.
John H. Sherwood, Park Place.
Walton H Peckha1n corner Fifth avenue and
Twenty-third street, New York
William T. Hooker. Wall street.
Edward H. Wright Newark, New Jersey.
George W. Farlee, lawyer
W. L. Cogsweu, Merchant
JOSEPH WAGNER,
Manager for Louisiana and Texas, No. 158 Common
street, New Orleans fels ~
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-30

A CARD . - oAhD'
Strangers visiting the city, and wishing medical
or surgical aid viii call at the Southern Dispensary
No. $50 Carolldelet street, near the corner Of st.
Joseph, where medicines are compounded to cure
Of medicine or surgery. Consultations are given to
males or females. The poor will be prescribed for
gratis. Letters giving description of case and con,
tanning FIVE dollars will meet with attention, and
medicine sent by express
P. 81 will give free consultations at my drug
store, No. 266 st. Charles street, corner Of DeOrd
street from hslpast ten to halfpas eleven O'Clock
je22 ly ). &. LOCKWOOD. ID. D.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-30

nANIEL & JAMES d. EDWARDS.
Nos. 81, D, 25 and Is Delta Street,
Nos. ~, "a, 26 and - Front Street.
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA,
Manufacturers of Improved STEAM TRAINS
FOR MAKING SUGAR,
And of every description of
COPPER, BRASS, IRON AND SHEET IRON
WORK. BRASS COCKS, VALVES,
STEAM WHISTLES, ETC,
GOLFER STILLS AND WORMS.
For Grain and other Distilling
Dealers in
IRON PIPES and FITTINGS of all sizes,
STEAM and HAND PUMPS
STEAM and WATER GAUGES made and repaired
BRASS FOUNDING, FINISHING AND PATTERN
MAKING.
Repairing Of all kinds done at short notice.
CHARLES e. WYNNE g. FARR,
DEALERS IN AND MANUFACTURERS AGENTS
AdOnlN6hl AMI AUhlSILIUhAA lAfLEMENl
Ill Gravier Street. New Orleans.
-
On hand at all times, complete stock of STEAM
ENGINES, both stationary and portable, SAW MILLS,
COTTON GINS and CONDENSERS RICE MA.
CHINERY, SUGAR MILLS and EvAPORATORS
DIAMOND GRIST MILLS and AGRICULTURAL I'M
PIGMENTS Of every description, which we are
offering at manufacturers prices, and respectfully
solicit examination of before purchasing else
where. mh2 ly
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-30

INSURANCE.
MERCHANTS MUTUAL
INSURANCE COMPANY
.T OF
NEW ORLEANS,
1O4. Canal Street. 1O4
SIXTEENTH ANNUAL STATEMENT
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-30
WOOD---COAL,

EIELD & BELL,
10 (SPENcEk FIKLD JR.-WAr4RR o. BELL.)
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
Pittsburx, Anthracite and English Camel
COAL,
Also ASH OAK and PINE WOOD. Steamships,
steamboats, cotton presses, foundries and families
promptly supplied at the lowest market rates. Main
Office 14i Camp street, corner GrOd. Branch Office
26l Magazine street, near POeyfarre. se3 1y
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-30

Second Justice OF the feaCe, parish OF Orloan4
The Board Of Directors have resolved to pay SIX
PER CENT interest on the outstanding certificates
of profits; also. THIRTY'THREE AND A THIRD
PER CENT on the balance of the scrips Of the year
Ia,a IN and after the second Monday of February,
1870; and they have further declared dividend Of
EIGHTY PER CENT on the net earned outstanding
premiums for tho year ending December 81 1869.
for which certificates will be issued on and aiser the
twenty first day of March next -
THOMAS SLOO, President
JOHN G.. GAINES, Vice President
THOMAS ANDERSON, Secretary.
DIRECTORY for the Year 1870:
John G.. Gaines, z. J. Hart,
=. Biscoe, Henry Renshaw,
I n. Marks, Hugh Wilson,
Chagiss Hacready, ". L Seymour;
s,chaxa Novsn Richard q venAhlea
Julin6 wslA Aeuas slea
nI1gtdA
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-30

T ,oUIsIANA STATE
MUTUAL INSURANCE. COMPANY,
OF NEW oRLRAXA
OFFICE
Corner Carondelet and Common Streets.
FIRE. MARINE. RIVER.
RISES TAKEN AT THK LOWEST TARIF1
RATES
r GANI1CHEAU President,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-30
BUSINESS CARDS.

TERTILIZER..
Sugar planters and Others who wish to purchas
THE CHEAPEST AND BEST MANURE
In the South, in small or large quantities, vii
apply to s. F. POWER,
se3-1m No. Fulton street. corner Canal.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-03-17
Fires Mt Sea,

There is q universal association of horror
with the cry of fire upon a ship at sea; and
yet that is be place where fire should be
manageable, because great force may &c
Immediately concentrated upon the poln'
of danger. Some years ago, q California
steamer left the Isthmus Tor New York. On
the afternoon of the day of sailing the Gap,
tain called the passengers to the deck ana
madea sensible little speech. Heremlnded
them that they were great multitude upon
q ship, and that, as they knew, fire was one
of the possible perils to which they were
exposed, but that little care would depTNs,
that chance of its sting He then PROPOSED
that sufficient body of the passengers
should agree to act in concert with Tue
crew, in case of necessity. He called iofS
certain number of men to handle axes,
who, at ali alarm, we're to put themselves
at once under the orders of the ships es',
penter, whom he introduced. Others were
to act as guards 20 prevent the irshtV
rushing OF passengers, and vera 70 pe
armed for the purpose, and to obey ces'Sn
officers whom he named; others were "
protect the boats; others were to rspai,
certain points and serve the hose. Anu
so sufficient number of the passenger
were simply organized, and made 20 W.
derstand precisely what they were 10 w.
should an ALARM be raised.
Suddenly the next day an alarm Fn'
given; and such was the self-posseoaiTg!A
produced by tbs consciousness OF in'eln.
gent aud powerful organization, that ever!
man went quietly to his post; there was ~ ~
panic whatever, and the passengers jeAi heS
to their great satisfaction, that the eIy NV
been raised merely to test the efficiency :. ~
the organization. There we're some g'um
blers upon the ship, who said that J. !. s'a
too bad in the captain to excite by suv ,ior !
plain appeal and system the imagiha. Ior
of the passengers. But because some NV NV
choose to be ostriches there Is no reasGn
why others should not prefer to reIo'a
men. lightning-rod upon house - -.
constant reminder of the danger o. ~ 20 -
thunder-bolt. Is it therefore 'too pau
protect the house ?-Hdrper'S Aagd'"'J'
March,