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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-02

A post-mortem examination held on the
body of Major Alanson b. Long. yesterday,
satisfied the surgeons that deceased com
mitted suicide, and they make report to
that effect.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-02

Emanuel BlancO vs.. steamDeai I r
parish of Orleans No 4So8.
10y VIRTUE OF WRIT OF F1ERl FAClAS TO
ID me directed by the Hon: George '" Sadier,
leans I will proceed to sell at public auction on
THIRSDAY November g. 1870, at twelve O'Clock
r al s STE SctH STAGE PLASKS.
Seized in the above suit
Terms-Cash on the spot.
A. A. PLATTSMIRR,
ec25 20 NOS Constable
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-02
PETITION.

PETIT on ''.:::'.''.. PETITION.
To the Honorable Board OF Administrators, and to
the Ma or of the city of New Orleans:
GYNTLEMkS-We, the undersigned, property
owners on Franklin street, between jackson and
Philip streets Fourth District earnestly beg of YOU
to have tho said Franklin street, between jackson
and Philip streets, opened. We have nothing but
small alley in front of our property, which will
hardly ALLOW dray to pass from street to tho
other, the balance of the ground having been sold
to different parties IA private property. Knowing
this be lecessary for having thOroughfare from
jackson I'd Philip streets and as all the vacant
property ID not yet improved, we beg your hOnorar
Bile body I'd consider, and grant request.
We ri main, respectfully,
No. of feet.
A. Never ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 165k
H. G. Hnrichs. 237-12
H. Krenteq % TIE
Thomas Shhaghnessy. ......................s9 81
Henry Schfimpf.. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Ill
sci 2aw8F~
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-02
PETITION.

HEw ORLEANS, La, September 30, 1870.
ITO THE HONORABLE COUNCIL OF, THE CITT
IL of New Orleans-We, the undersigned proper
ty owners rtsiding st. Charles avenue, betwesn
State and TOedanO Streets respectfully request
that your hbnOrable body will cause to be adiudi-
Gated contract for the laying of Byrnes Improved
Concrete Banquetting on the north side of St.
Charles aytuue between the two streets before
named. 80
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-02

No. So Camp street, on the night of the 18th
October.
Also. against John Mcintyre, charged
with burglary and larceny, in breaking III
on the night of the 18th October, the dwell
ing therefrcm jewelry, clothing and money
amounting to some $780,
Recorder Staes helped the city treasury
eighty one dollars and fifty cents-la4t
week fines.
An unsuccessful attempt was made to fire
the grocery, corner of Annunciation anil
st. Thomas streets.
The river is twelve feet below high watdr
mari
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-02
some more

CHARITY rAI-Clerk 2. N. Tourne
sends us the following report for October,
1870: Admissions, 9O9; discharges tSf OF vel
low fever, 900; deaths (l3S of yellow fever,
223; remaining in Charity Hospital, 754; re
naming in Marine Hospital, 81; total, So5.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-02

Grand Mass MeetinR.-A grand mass meet
ing OF the Republican party will be held ut Ne
chanics' Institute on THURSDAY, November B.
1870 at seven O'Clock p. NJ. The following speakers
will address the meeting, viz:
Governor II. G.. Warmoth. Senators Kellogg aud
Harris Lieutenant Governor o. J. Dunn, General J.
Haze Sypher Hon G. 3. Darrall, General l.. \. Shell
don Hon. P. &. s.! Pinchback, Colonel Charles W.
Lowell, General H. J. Campbell
BY order OF the subEXecutive Committee of the
Republican party OF Louisiana.
oc21 1t WILLIAM vIGERS Secretary.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-02
AUCTION SALES THIS DAY.

BY J. DEJAN, JR, at halfpast IL o'clock, at New
Auction Mart, No. 1888 Gravier street, near
Carondeiet, household furniture etc.
By r. n. B. J. MONTGOMERY at IL o'clock at
Old Auction Mart, 81 Camp street, household
furniture. etc
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-02
SPECIAL NOTICES.

The Peoples Independent Candidate
Major F. q. HESTER. for the House of Representa-
tves, Jefferson parish, irrespective of party or
political considerations.
nal CTR MANY VOTERS
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-02
CONSTABLE'S' SALES.

Thomas Healey vs.. Mr.. and Mrs. Watson
First Justice Court for the parish OF Orleans.
10y VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF FIERI FACIAS TO
ID me directed ny the Hon. George W. SadeI
First Justice of the Peace in and tor the parish
Orleans, will proceed to sell at public auction at
my warehouse, No. l39 Julia street, on THURSDAY.
November 10, 1870, at twelve o'clock NJ
ONE LOT OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE as per
inventory file i'll my office.
Terms-Cash on the spot in United States treas
ury notes. A. 4. PLATTSMIER,
mol ) 10 Constable.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-02

The British board of trade ha. published,
for fh,. benefit of Scafarnp men, the follow
ing remarks on tho appearance of the sky:
"A rosy sunset presages fair weather. ana ,
brish: yelowish sky in the evening indi-
Gates wind, and pale yellow wet weather
A neutral gray is favorable sign in The
evening. and an unfayorable one in ths
morning Ii tie forms of the cloud. ARE
soft, underlined. and feathery. the weather
will be fine; but if the edges are hard,
sharp, and well defined, it will be feul.
Any deep, unusual lines bounding the
clouds betolen wind or rain, while quiet
and delicate tin is bespeak fair weather"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-02
SUCCESSION NOTICES.

Succession Of Margaret Meade-NO.33, 60l
CECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
- of Orleans.-NOtice is hereby given to tho
creditors Of this estate and to all other persons
herein into crested, to show cause within ten days
from the present notification, if any they have
can, why the account presented by Michael
Meade, administrator of this estate, should
not be hSmOlOgated and approved and the
funds distributed in accordance Herewith.
By order Of the court
Oc23 no2 NJ. o. TRACY Clerk.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-02

Emanuel BIancO vs.. Steamboat Trade
Palace, Captain LeBaron.-First Justice Court,
Parish OF Orleans.
I1Y VIRTUE OF WRIT OF F1ERT FAC1AS TO
ID me directed by the honorable George W sad
of Orleans, will proceed 10 sell at public auction
on THURSDAY, November ,, 1870, at twelve CLOCK
NJ at the corner of Julia and Magnolia streets
Two Steamboat STAGE PIANkS.
Seized in the above suit.
VA A. A. PLATTSMIER,
oc2o IN roa Constable.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-02
The Retiring Secretary.

A Washington dispatch to the s.. Louis
Rrpublica,. of sunday, says:
Secretary Cox retired from the Infcripr
department to-day. and received ii gocbi-
bye from the officials OF that office, which
was as unanimous is 1t WIS Spontaneous.
They assembled 70 tn" number OF several
hundred and waited upon him. when oil
the heads of bureaus handed him tits
letter:
WASHINGTON. ID. C., October %. 1870
Hon. J. b. Cox Secretary Interior
Dear Sir-As YOU are about 10 retire fro IN
the Office of the Interior. we can not aid "
the official relation which have existed he
tween H. 10 be severed without an eXprd =
sion of the profound regret which We tIel
At parting from an officer whose adminl>tl b.
tion has been so able. pure and upright, aid
whose personal relations with lis have befn
uniformly marked with SO much kindndsS
and courtesy. We desire to testify to the
great value of the advice and assiStanfe
which we have received from yol III the
administrative work of the department, ITO
the value OF Your orders and suggestions bIl
behalf of civil service reform, ana to the
healthy and marked effect upon the publ
of the abortion and enforcement of tbe
principle Of ability and capacity as a t. st
Of appointments. and of faithtulncss ahd
ability rs test for promotion and a surely
of tenure of office
The several interests under our cont fol
have constantly felt the invigorating effed,s
Of your presence and principles, and yoi II
supervising authority has uniformly bcen
exerted only for the promotion of the puh-
lie good. Very respectfully yours. Signgil
W. L. Otto, Assistant Secretary OF the IN
terror. James =. Wilson. Commissioner
General Land Office. Samuel c. Fisher.
Commissioner of patents. Eli J. s. Parkfr.
Commissioner of Indian Affairs. H. Nhn
Won herman, Commissioner of Pensions.
John Eaton. Commissioner of Education.
Francis A. Walker. Superintendent Censf s.
Samuel A. Duncan. Assistant Commission er
of Patents.
Secretary Cox replied briefly, but very
feelingly, expressing great gratitude that
those who were in position to know him
so well should speak of him so highly. lle
then formally retired from the department
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-02

Sue ssi0n of Alexander NOrtOn-N0.
34,l27.
CECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
- of Orleans-NOtice is hereby given to all
persons having claims against the succession of
the late Alexander Norton to present the same to
the undersigned, testamentary executors of tho
late will and testament of Alexander Norton at
No. 60 Magazine street, New Orleans
MILES TAYLOR.
oc2T 30 nb5 ii. BIDWELL.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-02

state Central Committee Republican
party, State of Louisiana,
s. b. PACKARD President.
WILLIAM VIGERS, Secretary.
s. B. PACKARD, H. L. SWORDS,
HON. o. J. DUNN. JAMES MCCLEERY,
CHARLES W. LOWELL, p. G. DESLONDE,
B. +. JOUBERT, j. s. WANDS,
G. Y KELSO G. CASENAVE,
JOHN GARSTKAYP JOHN RAY,
HENRY GRIMES, J. LEWIS,
T. B. STAMPS, A. B. HARRIS.
sUB.EXHCUTlvE COMMITTEE.
HON. .. J. DUNN Chairman;
c. W. LOWELL, A, B. HARRIS,
r. B. STAMPS JOHN RAY.
FINANCE COMMITTEE.
=. H. L. SWORDS, Chairman:
G. CASESAVE, HENRY GRIMES,
p. G. DESLONDE JOHN GARSTKAMP
All communications must be addressed to the
care OF the Secretary, William Vigers, glass box
No. 1884, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Republican newspapers throughout the State are
requested to copy. SEQ 3m
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-02

The Order OF the Day.-A gentfaI orUtr TOT
SOZODONT In the teeth of all opposition 1t has
become the supreme dentirice of the aye.
No impurity infcst the teeth cleaned daily
with SOZODONT. OUTLAY. the bark of the CHILEAN
Soap Tree, an article which possesses cleansing
properties superior to those of any other know II
substance of the ingredients of this peerless
compound. SOZODONT is the only dentfiice in
istcnc in which this salubrious botanical product
is Incorporated.
SPALDING'S GLUE handy about the house,
Incnds everything. Oc29 lweod
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-02

Succcssihn of r. u. HOgnn-NO. 23,6l5
cyECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
- of OrleEins.-NOtice Is hereby gwen TO the cred
itOrs this estate, ana 10 al Otner persons hereln
Interested to show cause within ten days from the
present notification if any they have can, why the
account presented by the documentary executor
of the deceased should not be hOmolOgated and
approved, and the funds distributed III accordance
Herewith.
By order of the court.
oc23 no26 NJ. o. TRACY Clerk. Z
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-02
Parish Ticket,

NOtice.-This is to inform the Republican voters
of the Fourth District that | have never author
lied any person to use my name As candidate for
Constab. on the Christian Association ticket. and
will not accept the | shall support and work
for the straight open, regular Republican ticket.i
mol 81 JAMES +. MOORE.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-02
Grand Republican Mass Meeting.-Th

Republicans OF the parish of Orleans hereby
notified hat IA Grand Mass Meeting OF the party
will be held i'll Lafayette Square on SATURDAY
NIGHT November s. 1870, at hali-pas seven O'Clock.
Eminent speakers will address the meeting,
among whom will be Governor Warmoth Lcutcn-
ant Governor Dunn General Sheridan, General
Barber General sheldon Colonel Lewis, General J.
II Sypher, Hon. B. +. Flanders, Colonel Ingraham
Senator Pinchback.
Several brass bands will be on hand to enliven
the occasion,
The Republican clubs of the parish right and
left banks are respectfully invited TO out in
procession and attend this grand demonstration of
the principles of freedom, Justice and equality.
Come one! Come all
BY order OF the Campaign Committee
THOMAS ISABELLE, President.
WILLIAM MULPORD, Secretary. Oel6
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-02
Al Regular Meeting Of the Phil

At n Regular Meeting of the Phil
Sheridan Irish Republican Club, held at the
Mechanics Institute October p, 1870, the fol-
lowing preamble and resolution, offered by Mr.. ".
Houhan, unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS mass meeting of the whole Repub-
lean party, of the parish of Orleans is 10 be held
at Lafayette Square, on the EVENING OF the fifth
proXimo. Be il
Resolved. That the auxiliary clubs of the Phil
Sheridan Irish Republican Club, III the Third and
Fourth Districts, be notified through the New Or
leans Republican to assemble at the Mechanics
Institute. at seven o'clock p. NJ. to march i'll
body TO Lafayette Square to participate III the
demonstration.
SP. CREAGH, President.
s. NJ OrrETE Acting Secretary oc23 I'd
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-02

Succession of Zulme Ausry Evans-NO.
3il48.
CECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
- of Orleans. Whereas. Hubert Watar has
petitiOned the court for letters of administra-
ton on the estate of the late zulme Aubry Bvans,
deceased, intestate: Notice Is hereby given
to all whom it may concern, to show cause within
ten days, why the prayer OF the said petitioner
should not be granted
BY order of the Court. -
oc29 nO2 5 M u IRACf clerk.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-02

Crescent City Bank, New Orleans, Ocf0.
Der 8. 13.0.-Notice is hereby given that on SATUR-
DAY the twelfth of November, 1870, at twelve
o'clock d., there will be held a general meeting of
the stoc kholdersof this bank to confirm and ratify
the action OF the Board of Directors in the CONVEX
sion of this bank into National Bank, with an
increase OF capital. By order OF the board:
oc, }Dt CHARLES FATRIE JK Cashier.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-02

Club will hold their regular weekly meeting
THIS "wednesday EVENING, vt half-past seven
O'Clock in the Polynnia Hall. full meeting of
all the members is requested as business of i'm:
portance will be brought before the meeting, and
distinguished speakers will be present.
J. A. SWIFT, President.
WILLIAM MC(UEBIN. SECRETARY. n02 IT.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-02

A Universal Surprise.-Sobodv believed, be
for, the Introduction of PHALON'S ViTALlA or
SALVATION FOR THE HAIR in the possibility OF y
preparation for revvnS the natural color OF gray
hair, rs clear and transparent the atmosphere,
and mpid alcohol. Everybody believes il
now. The old nostrums are discarded, and the
VITALIA is admitted to be perfect success.
Sold by all druggists and fancy goods dealers.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-02
POIITICAL NOTICES.
REPUBLICAN TICKET.
Constitutional Amendments.


Constitutional Amendments.
"For the amendment making defauiters in
eligible to Office"
For the amendment Of the ninety-ninth article
of the Constitution"
"Abrogate and strike out article fifty of the Con-
stitutOn."
q For the amendment restricting the State debt
to twenty-five million dollars"
Congressional Ticker.
First Congressional District, Forty-tirst and For
ty-second Consress-General J. H: sYPHER.
Second Congressional District, Fort -secOnd Con-
Sress-General l.. A. SHELDON.
State Ticket.
=, For State Treasurer--ANToINE DUBUCLET, of
For State Auditor-JAMBs GRAHAM, of Orleans
Municipal Ticket.
For Mayor of New Orleans-BENJ F. FLANDERS
For Administrator of POlice-JAMES LEWIS.
For Administrator of Commences. G. EMLEY.
For Administrator of Assessments-H. BONzANO.
State Senate.
First Senatorial Dlstrict-STEPHEN S. FISH Pr
HERWIG, A. +. BARBER
BELL.
Third Senatorial Distrct-JAMES II. INGRA-
HAM,
Fourth Senatorial District-E w. PIERCE.
Fifth Senatorial District, Orleans Right Bank
EDWARD BUTLER.
sixth Senatorial District, Twelfth, Thirteenth
and Fourteenth Wards-SAHUEL N. TODD.
Representatives.
g. r Inay Representative r'riet-J oPLATEK' w.
Second Representative District-BESJAMIN CAD
DIS, THOMAS MURRAY, ISAAC ULLMAN.
Third Representative District-W II. WATERS
J. W. QUINN, W. b. BARRETT, +. G. ANTOINE.
Fourth Representative pistrct-R NJ. }. KENNER
CHARLES VI. RINGGoLD.
Fifth Representative Dlstrict-EDGAR DAVIS Ar
MAND BELOT.
Sixth Representative Dis-trict-vICTOR E. Nc
Carly.
Seventh Representative District-C. ]. ADOLPH,
Eighth Representative District-ALEX. j. ARM.
STRONG
Ninth representative Dstrict-w C. KINsELLA,
LOUIS CHENEAN.
Tenth Representative Distrot-F. OTTO, J. II.
BOWEN, EDWARD WILLIAMS.
Orleans, Right Bank-FRANK ALEXANDER.
Twelfth Thirteenth and Fourteenth Wards-T.
B. STAMPS JOHN GARSTKAMP, THOMAS D. WOR-
RAIL-, 4. IT, GARDNER.
Parish Ticket,
For Civil Sheritf-C. s. SAUvINET.
For Criminal Sheriff.. A. MASCOT.
Por Coroner First, Fourth Fifth and Sixth Dis
tIicts-PATRICK CREAGH.
For Coroner Second and Third Districts-DR j..
+. JACKSON.
DIBBLE.
For Observation-Disclosures CROWLEY.
For Second Justice of the Peace-W. L. EVANS.
For COnstable-A. }. DANERN.
For Third Justice of the Peace j. 2. MONTA-
MAT.
For Constable-WILLIAM WEEKS.
For Fourth Justice OF the PeaceAJ. n BAUM
For COnstable-AUGCST BCUCk.
For Fifth Justice of the Peace-SJ~> W. OTIS.
For Constable-H. W. FARROW
For Sixth Justice OF the Peaee-Charles A. Myers.
For COnstable-JAMES MOORE.
For seventh Justice OF the Peace-OSCAR B.
ROUDEZ
For Constable-R v. STOLZENBERG.
For Eighth Justice OF the Peace-H. G. CAULKINS.
For Constable-THOMAS n. MILLER. oc9
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-02
New Orleans Insurance Associations

New Orleans October 81 2t0.-Pursuant to IA
oltuiou adopted BY the Board OF Directors OF the
New Orleans Insurance Association, at the meeting
of September 10. 1870 the stockholders thereof
requested TO call at the office Of said Institution,
No 10 Exchange alley, on MONDAY. the twenty
FIRST OF November, 1876 from nine o'clock A. NJ. to
four o'clock r. NJ for the purpose of voting on tile
proposed amendments to the act OF Incorporation.
Oc22 In eSa u. LANAUX. Secretary.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-02

Getting iIarried.-Essays for young men,
great social evils and abuses which interfere with
marriag.-with sure means OF relief for the crTinG
and unfortunate. diseased and debilitated. Seut
free, in sealed envelopes Address Howard AssOca-
ton, No South Ninth street, Philadelphia, Penn
,ylyauia lel4lv
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-02

Public Notice is hereby given that, four
weeks after dat.-. application will be- made to the
Re ister OF State Land Office, at New Orleans, toi
urNa of certificates Nos - and o. in name, for
lots nine and ten. OF section twenty-five. and lots
on. and two, fractional north half OF norihea
quarter of section twenty-siX. in township
twelve, south Of range twelve east, east OF Mis-
sisSippi river in southeast District OF Louisiana,
tn. originals havin. been destroyed by ire
the fourteenth OF February. 1870.
oc23 la,y4t- L. P DESMOITSSEATX.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-02

Union Bank of Louisiana. New Orleans,
October !. l810-At the request of majority of tine
Stockholders. a meeting of the stockholders will
take place on TUESDAY. the eighth OF Novem-
Der. twelve O'Clock, to consider the prOpIiety of
its conversion into Il national bank.
BY order OF the Board of Directors:
Oc5 tuo9 GEORGE A. FRERET, Cashier.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-02

NOfice.-Teutona National Bank of New Or
leans, New Orleans, October 81 l87O.-The cashiers
Office has been removed this day to'.he future per
manent location of the bank, No n Camp street, be-
tween Common and Graver streets
mol 2w J. NJ. WAGNER, Cashier.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-02

Horace Greeley says that the darkest day
in any mans life is that wherein he iancfcs
there is some easier way of getting dol Jar
than by sqUarely earning it.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-02

Bank of Lafayette, New Orleans, OctO
Der 81, l310-The stock holders of this Bank
hereby notified that the third ils:i.llnent of TWEEN
tyiye per cent upon their stock is due and payable
u, the banking house TUESDAY. the first No
yrIuber r. b. VAN HORN,
Cash
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-03-23
ALEXANDRIA.

EXTENSION OF LoUDoN AND HAMPSHIRE
RAILRoAD.-An engineer corps, under Assist
ant Engineer Addison Marbury, left here yes
terday for Point Pleasant, on the Ohio river to
locate the line of the proposed extension of tAc
Alexandria, London and Hampshire. or Wash
ington and Ohio Railroad. from that point to
Hamilton, the present terminus of that road
They expect to be in the field until next Christ
mas
The ALEXANDRIA AND WASHINGTON RAIL
RoAD.-The effect of an order granted by Jud &c
Underwood in Richmond a few DAYS since is 10
turn the Alexandria and Washington Railroad
over from Stevens and Phelps, receivers. to
Stevens and Phelps, General Superintendent
and General Manager of that road.
THE LATE OUTRAGE.-Henry Church has
been indicted by the grand jury Of the county
court Of Fairfax county for rape committed
upon little girl named Josephine Brown OF
this city. His trial was removed to the circuit
court Judge III. W. Thompson appeared a. his
counsel.
REWARD FOR INCENDIARIEs.-The MayOr has
offered reward for the detection and convic-
ton ofany of the incendiaries who have lately
been at work in this city.
The MANASSAS Cock FIGHT-Mary persons
from this city will attend the great chicken
fight at Manassas tomorrow and next day.
WILD FOwL.-An unusual number of wild
fowl have been killed in this neighborhood
within tie past few DAYS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-03-23
GEORGETOWN.

CHANGE OF SALEsDAT AT DRoyHG,s REST
IL is stated that the drovers doing business At
Drovers' Rest, find it very inconveuient as we'll
as expensive to either drive or feed their cattle
on Sunday, az they now have 10 d. since ths,
salesday has been changed from Frii1y 10 Mom-
day, and consequently. about the lst of April,
that action will be reconsidered, so that there
after the salesdsy will be Friday, as before the
recent change.
TEMPERANCE MEETING.--The meeting held al
Forrest Hall last evening, under the auspices ot
the various temperance organizations OF this
town, was decided success. both in point q.
numbers and enthusiasm. Mr.. WIN. Mcdonald
presided, and spirited addresses were delivered
by Senator Pomeroy, Hon. Mr.. Loyett, of Cali
fornia, Rev. David Moffatt and Mr.. VIM. p.
Drew.
The CANAL is now in working order throuc h
out, the water having been let in on the upfer
levels last night. Boats will commence loasIipg
at Cumberland in a few DAYS, so We shalt soon
have again, and on a larger scale, that valuable
adjunct TO the business OF the town-the coal
trade.
RoBBERY.-Between the hours of two and six
O'Clock tins morning, the restaurant of Langs
Hotel was entered by some person, rs vet un-
known, and robbed OF several boxes of sariines
a few bottles of wines, and the money drawer OF
nearly S15, in change.