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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-12-23
EXERCISES AT THE NORMAL SCHOOL
LAST EVENING.

The principal room of the Normal
School building was crowded to over
flowing Wednesday night, to witness the
literary performance of the young men
and ladies connected with the Normal
School. The audience was not made up
wholly of our towns-people, but many
persons from abroad were present. The
exercises were of very interesting ma
ture and were in every respect credit
TO all concerned. The programme had
liberal sprinkling of music, and this
feature certainly in no wise detracted
from the interest and pleasure which
the audience manifested in the entire
were generally well rendered. We
were especially charmed with the sweet
voice of one young lady. whose name,
we were told, is Hattie Rush. No one
we think added more to the enjoyment
of those present than did Miss Hattie.
The song rendered by the youngsters
from the Graded School was also well
received. The paper read by Miss
Duren and Miss Hawkins was very
creditable, much better than this portion
of the programme of literary exercises
usually is. Both ladies read with much
distinctness. The poem read by Miss
II. was well written, and manifested no
mean literary skill and ability. The
young lady who gave the recitation de-
serves much praise for the distinctness
of her enunciation, as well as for her
perfect self-possession. The closing part
being the prayer of Mary Queen OF
SCOTS, uttered in the Latin tongue, was
very finely rendered. The curtain lec-
ture to Mr.. Caudle by Mrs. CaudlC
was admirably given by Miss War
rem. The Shakspearean Reading was {
selection from "The Merchant of Ven
ice." The students were assisted in THU
performance by Prof. Kellogg, who act
ed the part of ShyIock. Shylock's part
is much more difficult of faithful rendi
| ton than that of any other charactel
in the play. But we thought tina
Mr.. Kellogg had a pretty correc
conception of the Jew, especially a
regards the facial physiognomy o
the most stony-hearted of all o
Shakspeare's characters. He looked
as well as acted, a very Shylock. Por
tia's part was also well given, but per
haps spoken with too much monotony
We liked the way in which Bassani'
acted his part also. In short, the Who'll
comedy was very creditably rendered
We should like. however, to have seel
each one so familiar with his part as t
have given it without the aid of tn
book. 1t is so much more life-ike ant
natural to recite, than to read, whel
rendering any of Shakspeare's plays
that we should think it would well re
pay the extra trouble of each committing
his part to memory. Still we are awar
that students preparing themselves 10
examination generally have but littl
time for anything else. We think n
one could have gone away from tn
Normal last night without feeling h
had been very highly entertained.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-12-23

In noticing the city schools of Fort
Scott, the Monitor thus speaks of a
former member of the State Normal
School, who has many warm friends
here:
"This school room contains % desks
capable of accommodating A scholars
average attendance 55; number liable to
attend 60. The teacher is Miss Nellie
Coseboom, of our own county. She is
pupil of the Normal School, at EN-
poria, and has taught short time in
the public school, both of Linn and
Bourbon counts Although young
teacher, she is at the head of the female
public teachers of our city, and what
she may at present lack in experience
she makes up in education and ability
Her teaching is of decisive, thorough
style, extending to every detail of the
school. The Normal School, of En-.
poria, is giving the State some very fine
teachers.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-12-23

We have received No. and 3 of the
Ottawa Herald, a new paper just estab-
aished at the town whose name it bears,
In this State. 1t is a large nine column
paper, and is edited with ability by
Messrs. Warren Anderson & Harrison
: Tone, both experienced and able news
paper men. Ottawa will support two
good papers, and we wish the Herald
success. It is certainly worthy of the
support OF the people, if the numbers
before us are fair specimens of what the
HeraEl Is to be.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-12-23

Tho London Times in its comments
on the Presidents Message says, if the
President expects England to take this
occasion for reopening negotiations on
the Alabama question, he will be dis
appointed. 1t was the Americans who
rejected the last settlement and that set
Element was framed at Washington.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-12-23

Trouble seems to be brewing again in
Spain. A meeting of the Cortes was
held yesterday. In the debates which
took place much anger and malicious
party feeling was exhibited by the
members. This feeling displayed in the
Cortes shows much opposition to Aosta,
and his reign will probably be short.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-12-23
TWO GOOD PAPERS FOR ss.

We will furnish THE EMPoRIA NEWS
and the old favorite Chicago Weekly
Journal for 1871 for SO. Now is the
time TO subscribe.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-12-23

Earl Granville to-day issued the in
vitation to Conference. The language
of the note is so framed that the con-
ference, although ostensibly called to
settle the eastern question, may also
consider the Luxembourg difficulty and
the proposed session of Alsac and Lor-
rAine
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-12-23

Recent dispatches from st. Petersburg
indicate that the war feeling is increas-
ing in that city and throughout Russia.
The tone of the press is imperiOus and
dictatorial, and cannot be construed az
favorable to a peaceful settlement of the
eastern difficulty.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-12-23

The Nick Wall, from St. Louis for
Vicksburg, struck snag on Sunday
night at Grand Lake, and was wrecked.
lbs deck and 10 cabin passengers were
on board. Many are supposed to be
lost. Seventeen bodies had been recov-
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-12-23

The following nominations were sent
to the Senate yesterday. Robt. G.
Schenck, Ohio, envoy extraordinary
and minister plenipotentiary to Great
Britain. Jos. G. Clements, of Ohio, as
Secretary to Washington Territory.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-12-23

Balloon advices from Paris confirm
the previous reports that Paris is still
well supplied with provisions, and can
hold out two months longer without
much suffering
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-12-23

The news from the German army of
the north is important. Gen. Mantuffel
is again marching to Havre with much
larger force than before. The French
report that they have taken measures to
resist his advance. An engagement, it
is reported, has already occurred at
Balbec, seventeen miles from Havre, in
which the French were victorious, and
the Prussians bombarded Male, thence
they marched eastwardly to Vervins.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-12-23

The Lord Mayor of London was
Missed on the Goth by the members of a
deputation because he refused their ap-
plications for the use of Guild hall for
public meeting in the form of the
French Republic.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-12-23

ARvoNIA.-We have received from
Edwards & Irvine, Real Estate and In
surance agents, at Arvonia, splendid
map of that town and its environs, con
tanning, also business cards. Thanks
0entIemen
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-12-23

A despatch dated London 20, says
the prospects for peace are looking
much improved. 1t was thought il
Berlin and Frankfort that the basis pro.
proposed by the Neutraps would be &c.
cepted with few amendments.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-12-23

A Versailles dispatch says immense
achievements continued to arrive
daily for the Prussian army before
Paris, owing to recent heavy levies Of
landwehr ordered by King William.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-12-23

The Clarkeites are going to give Sol.
Miller some votes for State Printer,
thinking thereby to get Soils influence
for their side. There is another reason
why Atchison is so anxious about Sol.
being elected State Printer. Atchison
wants the Congressman in the new dis
trict, aud wants to soft soap Sol. a little
in advance. We are not able to say
whether Solomon will accept the nub-
hin or not
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-12-23

Most of the time of Congress was Ia
ken up in discussing a proposition to
postpone the vote on the amnesty bill
till after the holidays.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-12-23

The death of Hon. VIM. Smythe,
Representative from the second district
in Iowa, was announced, and appropri-
ate eulogies spoken.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-12-23

Governor Harvey arrived in town
yesterday morning to partipate in the
Commencement exercises of the State
Normal School.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-12-23

News comes that at the ripe age OF
CT the veteran French novelist, Alex
ander Dumas has died.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-12-23

The water-power mills at Saline, Ore
gon, have stopped from cold weather.
The thermometer at Salem, at sunrise
on the 10th, was IS degrees below zero.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-12-23
r a Nj Y

Look at this for your Own Benefit
Have you thought how much money You
have lost each year by being without an aceu-
rate Scale?
They are Reliable in Every Respect.
AND FOR
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No family that consuIts Convenience and
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families, and they meet the wants of Farmers,
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Every housewife has been perplexed with
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balances, and wish for something better.
We now offer the UNIVERSAL FAMILY
SCALES as perfect indicators of weights, and
warrant their durability.
w. y. CANTRALL,
Agent for Lyon county, Kansas.
Orders left at John Bays store, where the
Scales may be seen, will be promptly attended
10. wEi-tf
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-12-23

DIR. r. Huson, of Lawrence, celebrat'
ed his golden wedding on the Goth.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-12-23
HOUSE FOR SALE.

ON the corner of 9th Avenue and Exchange
~ Street. now occupied by John 1. Thomp-
son. 1t is new; ON the first floor is a parlor,
large pantries; ON the second floor are two
large bed rooms; a handsome portico extends
the entire front; blinds are TO all the windows;
picket fence encloses the properly; posses
sion given on the first of January next. Also
for sale, farm of 100 acres within miles of
Emporia, from which the city is in full view.
This farm is within half a mile of the Cotton
wood river; on it is first-rate farm house of
two stories, with one story kitchen adjoln-
ing, plastered throughout, portico in front,
well at the door with force pump. Will be
z. p. Bancroft or to the undersigned.
WILLIAM JAY.
d27-1aw-w49tianist
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-12-23

Lawrence is to have skating rink.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-12-23
New Advertisements.
TO RENT.

A NEW Store Room on Sixth Avenue near
N Commercial Street; also three rooms for
small family. Inquire of
G. w. MILLER,
wolff Emporia. Kansas.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-12-23
FOR SALE.

SHEET Iron Warming Stove and Pipe, Cast
= Iron Warming stove and Pipe Metallic White
Wire for clothes lines and Plymouth Town Lots
Inquire corner of 9th avenue and Mechanics St,
or of j. Z. Lambdin, Plymouth, Kansas, where the
stoves may be seen. Stock Grain, or Hay taken in
payment.
d37-It-wJO-51 G. 8 LAMBDIN
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-12-23
STRAYED.

EROM the residence of the subscriber, liv-
q ing on Badger creek, at the crossing of
the Atchison, Topeka e. Santa Fe railroad, one
sorrel horse pony; has white strip IN the
face; short name; branded slightly on the
left hip with z z; his ankles are SCARED close
TO the hoof. ANY person returning the above
described animal to me, or giving Information
leading to his recovery will be literally re-
warded.
w5l-yI4-I GEO. PLUMB.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-12-23
STRAYED

STRAYED.
EROM the subscriber, at Plymouth. about
e the LIST of November, 1870. light bay
horse, three years old; large white star in
the forehead; no brand. A liberal reward
will be paid for the return of the horse or for
information leading to his recovery.
NEIL CAMPBELL,
#w5l-14-1 Plymouth, Kansas.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-12-27
District Court of tue United States of America fbx
the District of Loaisiana-No. SIS.

by G. E. GIRARDEY & CO., AEc-
ID tiOneers-Ofice No. II Exchange place.-TUES-
DAY, January 3, 1871, at twelve o'clock NJ, ut
the Merchants and Auctioneers' Exchange on
Royal street, between Canal and Customhouse
streets in the city Of New Orleans by virtue OF
order Of the Hon. < H. Durel Judge Of the District
Court of the United states Of America for the Dis
trict OF Louisiana, sitting in banruptcy, dated
twenty-secQpd November, 1870, and rendered in the
above entitled matter. will be sold by public auc-
Ion, and for account of said estate, the following
described property, to Wit ,,
Nos and :, containing lS 2O-l0o acres, and the
undivided three-fourths of the south half of south
east quarter containing 70 90 loo acres all in sec.
ton i've, township seven, north, range six east.
The fractional east half of section eight, town
ship seven north, range six east, containing two
hundred and sixty-eight acres;
,. The southeast quarter and east half OF south
west quarter, and the southwest quarter OF the
southwest quarter OF section thirty One, township
eight north range six east, containing two hundred
and eighty acres
The whole lying and situated in the parish
Catalonia, State OF Louisiana.
The decree Of court ordering the sale Of the above
described property directs that the same be freed
from all Membranes, and the assignee acting as
the officer Of the court will convey only such title
is in him vested by the assignment in bankruptcy
and the Aforesaid order Of court.
The taxes on said property not having been paid,
and the assignee not knowing how much there may
ment over andabOve the price OF adjudication Of
all taxes due or owing on said property up to the
day of sale.
rerms-Cash on the spot in United States treasury
notes. at the moment Of adjudication.
Act OF sale, together with the United States inter
the purchaser, before II. Gernon, notary pubic.
de2 II "a 81 ia3
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-12-27
FIRST DISTRICT IMPROVED PROPERTY.
FIRST DISTRICT IMPROVED PROPERTY.
SUCCESSION OF MICHAEL FINNEGAN-No 80 sS2
SUCCESSION OF MARY ROSS. DECEASED WIFE
OF MICHAEL F1ENEGAN-No. "a ,0Sa
Second District Court for the parish Of Orleans
Nos. 50 ,832 and "a ,053.

DY G.. Z. GIRAkDEY & CO., AUG
ID tioneers. Nicholas J. HOey. Auctioneer-Otice
No. II Exchange Place.-SATURDAY. December "a,
Auctioneers' Exchange, on Royal, between Canal
and CustomhOuse streets, by virtue Of two orders
OF the Honorable the Second District Court for the
dered in the above entitled matters will be sold BY
public auction, for account of said SUGGESTIONS the
following described property. to wit go
l. TWO LOTS OF GROUND, together with all the
buildings and improvements thereon, situated in
the First District Of this city, in the square
bounded by Circus or Rampant, GirOd, Basin Gate
st john, and Julia streets, designated as Nos. s
Theodore GuyOl, notary public; said lots Of ground
adjOin each other, and measure, each, 70 feet IL
inches front on Grod street, by 100 feet in depth
side toward Rampant street by a common alley
feet wide american measure), and both lots are
bounded in the rear by another common alley. -,
2. A CERTAIN LOT OF GROUND, together with
all the buildings and improvements thereon, sit
uated in the First District of this city, in the square
bounded by Lafayette Cate Hevia) Periliat, Lib
streets and designated lot No. 3, on q plan
drawn by j. N. Depouilly, Surveyor, dated NOvem
Der l, l845, deposited plan No So, in Office Of J.
X. Beard, late notary public; said lot measures rs
feet inches and lines front Perilliat street. rs
feet inches front on Lafayette street, by depth
of l42 feet II inches on the side adjoining lot No. q
and l43 feet 10 inches on the side toward Liberty
street, all English measure.
Terms-One- half cash, the remainder on credit
of year. in notes of the purchasers, secured by
special mortgage and vendors lien on the property
sold and bearing interest of eight per cent per an
mum, from the date OF sale until final payment
with the penal clause OF five per cent attorneys
fees event of suit to enforce payment of the notes.
The improvements to BIZ kept fully insured, and
policies transferred to the holders of the notes. and
purchasers to assume payment over and above the
amount ftheir bids Of all taxes for the year 1870
Acts of sale and United States stamps at the ex-
pense OF the purchasers before w. j. Casten notary
public uO23 de3 10 II "a
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-12-27
By Alfred Bouligny.
TRUSTEE'S SALE.
SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE IN
BOLIVAR COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI.

DY ALFRED BOUIIGNY, AUCTI0NEER-
ID Office No. 30 Carondelet street, back Office.
BY virtue and in pursuance of deed of trust,
made aud executed in favor of me, the under
signed, L. F. Generes, on the eighteenth day Of
February 1867, by Mrs. Francis Ann Polk and re-.
corded in the office Of the Probate Clerk Of Bolivar
county, Mississippi in deed book *, pages 452,
49, 44 and ASH tOwhich said deed reference ia hereby
mae) will offer for sale, at public auction, to the
highest and Last bidder for the same at the ro.
tunda Of the st. Charles Hotel. ground floor. in the
city, of New Orleans, State Of Louisiana SATUR-
DAT, January H. 1871, tho following described real
estate situated, lying and being Deer creek, in
All Of section IS, the east half of section 90 the
northwest half of section %, and northeast quarter
Of section 30, containing 1920 acres more or less.
The balance of the land mentioned III said deed
having been sold to satisfy o mortgage owned and
held BY one T. L. Hameman The sale Of said
property is to be made at the request of the cred-
tors mentioned in said deed Of trust, tor whose
benefit the same was executed, and for the uses
and purposes therein set forth, and will be made
upon the terms and conditions following. to wit:
The purchaser is TO pay one-thrd of the amount
bid in cash, the day Of sale and to give his two
prOmissOry notes for the balance, payable jim one
and two years, with interest at the rate Of eight
said notes to be secured BY mortgage upon the
property cold, with the clause de non alienando.
If the holder holders Of said notes should be OBJ
iged in order to collect the sane to fOreclose the
mortgage to be given ~ afOreead, then five per
centum of the amounts Of sad notes shall be added
thereto and collected for the purpose VI paying
i0Wyers' fees.
shall only convey such title a. 10 vested IN me
By the terms Of decd q trust, though believe t<
same - BE- god and perfect,
as1sh NM jA7N
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-12-27
PROPERTY CORNER ST. LOUIS AND JOHNSON
STREETS
SUCCESSION OF GEORGE HUMAN.
second District Court for The Parish Of Orleans
No. 81. l23.

RY G. 4. GIRARDEY & CO.. AUCTION
ID eers-Ncholas J. Hoey, Auctioneer-Odice No.
II Exchange Plare-SATURDAY, January Z, 1871 at
twelve O'Clock M., at the Merchants and Auction
GERS Exchange, on Royal, between Canal aud Gus
tomhouse streets, in this city of New Orleans, by
District Court for the parish of Orleans, dated
twenty ninth of November, 1870, will be sold by
public auction, for account Of said succession the
6s 81 With fG al the buildings
and improvements thereon situated in the Second
District of this city, in the square bounded by St.
Louis, Carondelet Walk, johnson and Prieur
streets, designated lots Nos and S, in SO uale
1853 deposited with P. C. Cnvellier notary public
on sixth October, 1885, said lots measuring as fol-
lows:
Lot No. 4 has II feet inch and lines front on
st. Louis street. 80 feet the division line of lot No.
s. IS feet inches and lines on the opposite side.
and 40 feet inches and lines in width in the
Lot No. 5 forms the corner of st. Louis and John
son streets, and has 81 feet front on st. Louis
street. 81 feet in the rear and 80 feet in depth and
front Johnson street and the division line Of
ceased from J. g. vignie, by act before P. C. Gu
WELLER, notary public, on the second July, 1857.
Terms of sale-Th0 purchaser to assume first, pay
ment Of two notes. each for the sum OF $312 50.
eight per cent per annnm from date until final pay
nent and made payable at one and two years after
date, and secured BY mortgage, per act before O.
Morel notary. dated thirteenth September, 1870
September A. 1870, payable one year after date, and
secured by mortgage per act before same notary
dated September a, l85v, and the balance Of tie
price Of adjudicaton, cash the spotsand the pur
sea. e IL "a q es r e "a
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Neleon McStea W. Emma T.. Souires
Sa. nsSstn eta Tsppe{ wife Of Charles Win T!
pr VIRTUE OF 4 WRIT ( or SEIZURE x AM AND
seventh District Court for the parish Of Oriesns i IN
the shove entitled canse win proceed to cell At
public auction, at tho Merchants and Auctioneers'
city, on WEDNESDAY. December "a llS1, Il twelve
O'clock H.. the following described erty. to
"A CERTAIN SQUARE OF GROUND: tItuated in
Sreenv1le, parish II Orleans lately parish Of JET
Louisa streets designated by the number fifty one
on PLAZA drawn By Benjamin .Buisson, surveyor,
square measures three hundred oc) feet 'front.' s on
Chestnut street, the same front on Walnut street,
two hundred and fifty (250) feet front Anna
Together with the buildngs and improvements
thereon, and m the rights, ways privileges and
anpurtenances therDunto belonging or in anywise
,seing the sane property acquired by the defend.
W. purchase from Mrs. Martha Lucinda Poole,
=. s. Ssssed before Andrew Hero, Jr.. Rotary
~ eaty, dated twenty-sixth June, 1863.
claim, to-xit: The sum Of two Thousand
~ dollars e3040), with interest at the rate
sns ay ss the rsS ~
dslars lS5) cost Of copy q act Of mortgage and
& e ss
Prom!ssory notcs, eecnred by concurrent mortgage
aid properly. dated June q. 1852 drawn b Dc,
" $500 and psSaS1s 1sspecs7sS
se 4 the ss rate q oens
mum from dAte until final Judgment. 3. And tho
balance Of the prioe Of adjudication IL any cash,
THOMAS L. MAXWELL
nos6 dsl0es Sheriff Of the Parish Of OrleaAa.