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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-06-12
Boys In Green va. Boys In RIue,

OGDENsBURG, n. Y.-Mr. Fuller, a coz.
ductor on the Rome, Watertown and ,deps.
burg Railroad, has published the following
card:
Having seen q dispatch to the nress
stating that the United States troops fred
on the Fenians during The riot at Williams.
town, New York, on the first of June beg
leave TO give, in justice to the troops and
their commander, Lieutenant George W.
Desbler first artillery, correct statement
OF the affair. On the arrival of the train at
Wiiilamstown, few New York roughs Jeff
the tram, and got into dispute at a hotel
The train starting before they got on board
some OF their party cut loose the cars. con-
tanning about two hundred and fiftv Fenians
aad forty roughs. The Fenians demurred
at this, and q riot commenced, the rouphs
drawing their revolvers and shooting in
every direction. At this stage of the STAIR.
having run back my train, and considering
the lives OF my passengers in danger | re-
duested Lieutenant Deshler to interfere and
put stop to it. He did so, in a most gal
liant manner, having to lead his men some
distance up steep bank, under heavy
nre, before be could form. Then, having
1ofmed with the six men, he called upon the
rioters 70 dispense, aud charged in front of
ms party, with fixed bayonets. Without
hring shot, the disturbance was uuelled,
and the rioters were in the cars in less than
i've minutes after the charge was made,
w. H. FULLER,
Conductor Rome. Watertown and Ogdens.
burg Railroad.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-06-12

DEPARTMENT OF THE WATERwoRKs)
and Public Buildings :
New Orleans, June l, 1870.
To His Honor B. F. Flanders Mayor of New Or
leans
S1R-In my previous report, called your
attention to the dilapidated condition of the
reservoirs, buildings and part of the MA
chinery of the Waterworks. Since that time,
l have extended my investigation and find
every other branch Of the service either in q
similar condition or deficient in other re-
spects, the plugs throughout the city being
generally in need of repair or renewal, ana
the pipes, i'll many cases, utterly incapable
of supplying the districts in which they are
located. The incapacity of the pipes is
particularly felt in the lower part of the
Second District and the whole OF the Third,
where the water will not run from the by
drants during those portions of the day
when the plugs are opened for street clean
sing purposes, and even during the rest Of
the day the supply is sadly deficient.
In view of the statement above made, it will
be apparent to all that something must be
DONE and that speedily, in the way of perfect
ing and extending the Waterworks, even to
make it equal 10 the supply OF the present
water limits. But as no movement having
such a limited object in view, could obtain,
Or should obtain, the sanction of he pres
ent authorities, it is imperatively necessary
in attempting the work, to seek to perfec5
it on plan commensurate with the present
and prospective greatness of our metropolis,
and no plan should be entertained that will
not provide throughout our widely extended
limits, an ample supply Of water for do
nestle, sanitary, fire eXtinguishing and
other purposes, and that pure in character.
To carry out such plan rs l have limited
at above. will, of course, require the expen-
diture of a large SUM of money, but the
benefits to be derived from such an improve
ment in the enhancement of real estate and
lowering the rate of fire insurance, will more
than compensate for the outlay to be made,
to say nothing OF the sanitary and other
views of the case.
In my next report will take up the SUBJ
ject of water supply more in detail, and
with particular reference to the financial
view of the QGestion.
The money deposited in the Citizens Bank
to the credit of the Waterworks, together
with the amount On hand on the thirtieth
April, 1870, was on the second of May de-
posted with the Honorable Administrator
of Finance. 1t amounted in the aggregate
to 1920 43. Besides the amount of cash on
hand and in bank, there were State war
rants, .etc, to the amount of s35 rs, which
are still in my possession, the Administrator
Of Finance refusing to accept them for their
full value.
I RUAU, yuns Iu- - sxs Pc .tos. - nssss 49,.
i - S.l.c s.,eHua "a hhAA lnRne a II ba60D no00
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-06-12

About one-half of the patients discharged
during. month had been cured or their con-
dition greatly alleviated. The balance were
either taken out by friends to be cared for
at home, as their mania was of so harmless
a character as would make their continued
Incarceration amount to cruelty. The pa
tient who died was furious maniac.
OF those admitted during the month and
remaining at the close, there were two old
five and one hundred and three; the first
native of Africa, and the latter of jamaica
Affection, dementia seniles.
The following is the classification rs to
"maDia" of the patients re naming in the
institution thirty-frst May, 1870:
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-06-12
Total. Observation-Disclosures. S45,1 IA 2


This total includes contractors repairs to
bridges for both April and May, but does
not comprise fuel for the draining machines
for the latter month. the actual expenses
are about S44 600 in round numbers. Credits
are due to the department Of s450-fnes i'm,
posed upon contractors, and of 1868 40 for
surplus dirt sold.
am pleased to be able to repeat the as
surance made in my last monthly report,
that this scale of expenditures is at the rate
of $500 600 per annum less for the new city
limits than was expended in 1869 for the old:
but at the same time it must be observed
that pleas for improvements and repairs
that verge upon imperative necessity, are
constantly made by taxpayers, and relter-
ating to you the remark which / am COM
PEELED daily to make to them, that we are
doing the best we Can with the means at our
command.
Iremsin very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
]. r. WEST,
Administrator.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-06-12
PUBLIC BUILDINGS.

As to the condition OF the public build
ings of this city the following, taken from a
report of the Surveyor, l submit without
observation. The report was made at my
instance to enable me to ascertain the re
pairs absolutely necessary to the public
buildings for the period between the. date
of inspection and the end of the present
fiscal year, December 81, 1870:
c3n1 M
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-06-12

As the schoolhouses are under the control
and in the possession Of the State Board of
Education, the repairs will have to be made
by the said board. I merely introduce
them because they are included in the re.
port quoted from.
DANGEROUS BUILDINGS. .ssasagsa
During the past month, on the complaint
Of Sanitary Inspector Edgeworth, called
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-06-12

the attention OF the owners of the building
in which are located the First District
Recorders Court and Lookup to its unsafe
condition.
The owners have signified their willing.
ness to make the necessary repairs, but
until such time as the repairs may be com
pleted, the public should be admonished. by
the terrible loss of life in the Courthouse at
Richmond, not to allow their curiosity to
get the better of their discretion, by crowd
ing the courtroom referred to.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-06-12

A French bishop. in sermon, recently
administered Philippe. to crinoline-wear-
putting on their profuse and expansive At.
tire, how narrow are the gates Of Paradise
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-06-12

The number Of patients laboring under
mania potu IL will be seen is very great.
That condition OF mind not being attained
without the expenditure of money, would
suggest that in the commitment of such
cases there should be provision requiring
the Superintendent, when cure is effected,
to turn them over to the Chief Warden of the
Workhouse for period OF at least sixty days.
By this provision they might be made to
work out the price of their treatment and
cure. provision of this kind, also in my
estimation would be reformatory in its char
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-06-12

leans and the New Orleans City Railroad
Company, in regard to the construction of
the road, the description of the cars, the
running OF the same and the keeping in re-
p ir the paved and unpaved streets on which
the tracks may be laid, as we'll as the
bridges on said streets. be continued the
same as if no change of route or alteration
OF contract had been made.
Laid Over to be Printed.
Mr.. West, in introducing The annexed
ordinance, remarked that the charte
provided that all bids should be opened
in the presence of three officers, one
the Administrator of the Department in
which the bids were called for, one the
Mayor. and one the Administrator of
Finance:
RESOLVED, That during the temporary
absence Of the Administrator of Finance.
the Administrator of Public Accounts shall
De present at the opening Of sealed pro-
posals for work or supplies.
Adopted.
MIR. West moved as follows:
Resolution providing for payment of certain
street advertisements.
Res0lced, That whenever publication Of
petitions for making or improving side Il
streets, are required, the Administrator Of
Improvements lis authorized to require paw
ment for such publications to be made or
secured by the petitioners.
He said the object of the resolution wa
to prevent the city being put in default with
regard to these advertisements. II ont
fourth of the property owners petitioned,
il was incumbent on the Administrator of
improvements to advertise the petition, but
one half the property owners could prevent
the work being done, and between the two
stools the city came to the ground.
Adopted.
On motion Of Mr.. West, it was
Resolved, That the Administrator Of In
provements be and he is hereby authorized
to advertise for proposals for repairing, re.
constructing and extending the wharves
and ievees of the First, Second, Third and
Fourth Districts.
Mr.. Delassize presented the following re.
port and resolution, to be printed and laid
over:
DEPARTMENT OF THE WATER WORKS.
and Public Buildings.
To the Council of the city of New Orleans:
In reference to the franchise granted by
the Police Jury of the right bank for the
lighting by gas the Fifth District, late town
of Algiers and McDonoghvllle:
have the honor to report that referred
the same to the City Attorney, whose
opinion thereon is herewith submitted.
In the spirit of the latter clause of the
Attorneys opinion, considering the terms of
the contract reasonable and just, and the
improvement Of great importance to the
District, do not hesitate to recommend the
adoption Of the accompanying preamble
and resolution.
Respectfully,
L. T. DELASSIZE,
Administrator.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-06-12

lodge With some fanny or the town; put tire VI
also those who occupy rooms In public dor 'fslse
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-06-12

The navity of those discharged and re-
naming in the asylum on the thirty. first Of
May, 1870, was:
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-06-12

Remaining in asylum May 81, 1870. 100
There were in the Institution June l, 1870:
WHITE. COLORED. TOTAL
Men. 10 90
Women. ..........3S 80 II
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-11-18
NUMBER "A.
Hastb WOrds.

An English lady writes In the London
Christian World: The evil that is in the
world. that rushos down our streets, de-
vastating homes, running happiness, ana
laying waste the pleasant places has
many fountains. Sin does its deadly
work in many ways and sorrow comes
from a variety of sources. And hasty
words have much TO answer for among
the rest. We are apt to think that a word
or two docs not matter; that we need not
trouble ourselves to be over particular as
10 what we say. But this Is only one OF
our many mistakes. Words live. There
is so much vitality in them that they take
root even upon very unlikely soil. llas'y
words are almost sure to have little sense
and less kindness in them. They arc not
the of, spring Of meek and quiet spirits,
but of hot, passionate tcmpers. "All
men are liars" Who but a man in
passion would have said thatP The us
sertion is so sweeping and unjust, that II
David had not prefaccd il by his profess
sion. Il said in my haste we should
not have understood it, Perhaps tho
reason why such words are spoken is,
that the speaker feels himself aggrieyed.
We often do in this life of ours; we can
not have all We wish from our brothers
aud sisters, and so we allow ourselves to
grow fretlul and angry. We are un-
reasonable enough TO suppose that all
things should be ours, and when we find
only few things coming to our share,
then we become discoutentcd aud peevlsh
and speak hasty words. Then we say
very hard things of each other, and most
sinlully say, in our hearts if not with our
tongues, hard things ol our wise and low
ing Father.
Seeing that hasty words are so unkind,
unjust and untrue, how can we prevent
ourselves from ultcring hem, and escape
the need OF after repentance, which IS
their consequence? "IIc that bcIieyeth
shall not make haste" i not the secret
of our impalicnce to be found in oar lack
OF faithin God? Ii our hearts were stayed
upon him, if we were Nike children rest
ing in our fathers arms, would every
little thing that occurred around Us have
such power over Us? If we knew, so as
TO realize the fact, that nothing happens
to us without His permission, that what
seems so provoking in those who arc
about u would not be allowed 10 trouble
us unle,, lIc ui,'rd it so, it We saw that
words, uiaI,, ii'coul cniences, and even
unhindncs, only come to us according to
hi, pleasure, surely then we should cease
to Lc ha.ty.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-11-18

IIclc he paused and wiped his eyes
with his sleeve, and went on trimming
the rosebush. So sad tale and so real
being in the very place where it hap
pencd, brought tears to our eyes in spite
nj us. We could not find it in our heart
to listurb him with more questions alter
finding out his name, and so left him to
pursue our search in the fields beyond.
As we were getting over the fence at
The outskirts Of the plantation, we looked
back and saw him still bending over the
bunch OF rose trees. After travelling in
the woods marking the bullet and shell
SCARED oaks we turned toward NichSburg
crossing one corner OF the field rs we went.
It was getting dark and the stars were
appearing, but we could see his form
over the bush as though he had not stirred
since we left him an hour before. We
paused upon the old rail fence and said TO
ourself, great God, wilt thou not heal this
broh en- heart
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-11-18

One Sabbath poor drunken man walk
ed into a wealthy aud fashionable congre.
CATION. and seated himself near the pull
pit. lie clmc in at HE close OF the first
hymn, and his shabby appearance AMI un-
certain gait attracted general observation.
The minister had scarcely commenced
preaching, when the stranger sunk back
into deep sleep; hi, loud snoring almost
drowned the voice of The speaker, and one
OF the officers of the church approached to
lead him out of the building.
"I.et him remain" said the minister;
.he does not disturb me. If he does You
try to bear with him. hope he may
hear some word before he leaves which
will persuade him to seek new lie. The
man is net in his senses; there is some IN
nuence which we do not perceive which
has led him here. believe the Lord has
sent HIM"
He continued TO sleep on, but more
quietly. The pcaling Of the organ and
the singing of the choir at last reused him.
He started TO his feet and gazco in bewll.
delment around. twas the old hymn,
Rock of Ages" which they were singing.
He sat down and buried his face in his
hands. What memories came thronging
upon him who shall say? That he was
affected might be seen by his flowing tears.
He listened to the prayer which followed,
touching petition that all might repent
and sock the Savior, and that each one
might find pardon and peace.
The next Sabbath he was again in
church. This time he was punctual
and attentive listener Although still
sbabLily dressed, he had paid some re.
card to his attire. He continued 10 attend
and to improve hi~ appearance. In one
of The prayer-mcetings he arose and said
he hoped that he had become christian.
He had "A pious mother; her great desire
was that he might become christian.
Since her death lie became victim OF in
temperance For years his course had
been downward On the Sabbath when
he first entered the church, he had heard
the singing, and paused to listen. A
voice seemed TO bid him enter. He
thought i, might be the voice of God
speaking to him for the last time. Half
overcome with drink and almost in rags.
he entered the church. He heard part of
the hymn Rock of Ages, the hymn sung
by his mother upon her deaIh bed. The
prayer which followed seemed meant for
him. Hc resolved to leave off his old
habit and by the grace OF God he had kept
| his resolution.
He became sincere and devoted Chris
tain. Of that church he became n mem.
Der and subsequently a deacon. 81 do
not know" said his pastor, "a man more
earnest, or more successful in doing good
| than Inc"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-11-18

A good story is told of old Johnny
McGill, who resided during the war in
East Tennessee. GuerrilIas representing
both parties kept it so warm in that for
saken region that it was dangerou; TO be-
long to either side. McGill had, in trying
to ride both horses, got several black
iackings from first the rebels and then
the Yankees. As guerillas dressed alike.
he made several mistakes in trying 10
pass for either Union or Southern, rs he
thought would suit the crowd. At last
he was overtaken by patty whose poll
ties he could not even guess at. and the
following dialogue ensued: "Sir, are you
a Union man ?" mo sir" replied McGili.
"Are YOU rebel. then?" mo sir. ,
'.Then what in Satan's name are you ~
roared the captain. ''Well, sir" hesitat.
ed McGin; Ito tell the honest truth. I'm
nothing-and but plaguey little of that.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-11-18

-."Whcn the earthquake took place."
said husband 10 bis wife, 81 felt my heart
beat so that was frightened" Yes" re-
piled the dear creature, sit takes an earth
quake to make your heart beat" And
this couple have celebrated their silver
wedding.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-11-18

homo. They have never since known
what IL is to want. Robert found firm
friend in the merchant. and has an ac-
count in The savings bank, and has reason
to remember, with grateful heart, Gods
goodness on that Christmas Eve.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-11-18

"A Chicago church has dozen pews
for deaf people connected with the sacred
desk by rubber hose and eartrumpets.
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do you mean to challengethe jury"
whispered a lawyer to his Irish client. Yes.
be iabers." was the answer ''Ifthcy don't
acauit me, | mean 10 challenge every
spalpecn of 'em; want We to give them
all hint of it, too"
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DIR. G.. VI. TWITCHELL,
DE N 7 I T,
n L. rHEL HILL, VI Al ~ h.

Ofice on Maine St-Oyer Post Office.
Artificial Teeth inserted on FOlsOm's Pat. Plates.
Residence on Church Street.
DR.. I. viii visit (i0rham, y H., the week follow
lns the second Monday of each month.
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Henry W Park, Mexico.
Geo. II Brown, Mason
Henry Upton. Norway
Orln Poster, Ncwry.
n. Abbott. Jr., r Rumfd q
J o.. Rich, Upton.
. II. x Chandler, W sum r
Jas VI. shaw, Waterford.
n. saunders, sweden.
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cmsclycS OF the advanced
+, by mail or hand 10 the
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hat date. when money is
D 20 ocNamino the slip. and u
"a within two weeks, We
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A Cat Story.


Down in Tuckahoe, there is a man
named Simpson, who has fiat roof ON
his house covered with tin. The roof
got to leaking badly few weeks ago, and
/; happened ~ occur To Mr. Simpson that
II would be a good thing to cover tile
whule surface with The material out of
which concrete pavements are made, so
as tn make her all light and NICE" said
Simpson A man was accordingly en-
gagged, and he covered the tin to the depth
of three or four inches. The curse of
Tuckahoe is cats. In warm weather mil
lions of them assemble and hold raiifica,
ton meetings and rehearsals and General
Synods out in the back yards and ON the
roots. In Tuckahoe last July the heat
was unusually intense, Hnd Mr.. Simpson
was exceedingly anuoyed by the animated
discussions of the Gals in the neighbor>
hood. The more lie ''shoed' them and
flung old boots at them, the more they
yelled. Night after night it continued TO
grow mare terrific, and day after day Mr.
Simpson observed that the mysterious
caterwanfngs continued during all the
hours of day light Simpson hadn't a
boot jack or blacking-b brush or a rolling
piu or a colugne-bottle left 10 throw at
them. At last, one moonlight night, the
uproar got to be SO outrageous that Simn-
son arose from his bed and determined TO
ascertain what IN thunder ali this growing
meant anyhow! IL appeared to him that
the noise Ca me from the top of The house.
He went up into the garret and put his
head out of the trap door. There he
found one hundred and ninety-six cats
stuck fast knee-deep in the concrete,
which had been sofIeued by the heat
Some of them had been there four days
The minute they caught sight of Simpson
the whole one hundred and nnety-six
doubled up their back hair, snaked their
tails, and gave one wild. unearthly howl,
which shocked simpsons nerves so much
that he dropped the trap pGnor and fell
down the siep-lalder on the head of Mrs.
Simpson, who was standing below, dress
ed in thing with frill ON it. and armed
with palmleaf fan and bed slat, deter
mined TO protect Simpson to the jeath.-
The next day the coucrete was removed,
aud the cats were dug out. But you
ought TO have been present when Simpson
interviewed the concrete man There
were only four rounds, and then Simpson
got up off the mans PROSTATE body in
order to let him go and hunt for some
good hair restorative and put a fresh
oyster on his eye.