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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-08-18

Mr.. v. D. Washburn, of Bos-
ton, Ohio, suspected young man
named Charles PEBBLES of too
close intimacy with his wife, and
told him plainly that if he ever
caught him at his house again he
would shoot him. The funeral
took place about a week ago.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-08-18

A Cincinnati woman desiring to
make away with herself, laid in a
lot of opium, revolver, a double
barrelled gun, pistol and a razor,
and began. She had only time
to take the opium and shoot her
self once before she was arrested.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-08-18

A man out In Indiana last
week lost his wife and family ply
sician on the same day. He is
now searching for their remains
with a double barrelled gun, with
the intention of burying them
both in the same grave.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-08-18

The famous 5th Confederate
regiment of Maryland visited
Philadelphia last week, and were
warmly received by the volunteer
military of that city, and the best
feeling of fraternity prevailed.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-08-18

Van Amburgh's lion-tamer en-
tered the cage at Woodsfeld, Ohio,
but came out Immediately with
alacrity, leaving the seat of his
trousers to amuse the animals.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-08-18

An Indianapolis Republican pa
per makes sport of a shoemaker be-
cause it was said of him that he
was "talented artist" If that
man, who can make tgco corns
grow where only one grew before,
is not talented artist, we eshouId
like to know who is?
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-08-18

When Chicago woman wants
to get man on a breach of prom
ise case, she makes a bet with
him, and loses. She pays him
the kiss in the presence of a wit
ness, and sues him for breach of
promise and trifling with her af-
fections. This is naturally called
courting, in Chicago
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-08-18

The widow of General Thomas
has just received S15,561 from a
life insurance company on a policy
issued two years ago, and on which
only 81, ,l46 in premiums had been
paid.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-08-18

A New Hampshire woman told
the census enumerator that her
age was 81 years, and said her
oldest son was 27. The G.. E.
thought there must be some mis-
take here.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-08-18
Carl H. WALTON, who recent,

Carl H. WALTON, who recently
committed suicide in Woodland
Cemetery, near Boston, left note
declaring that "as the garden he
had laid out had become devasta-
ted by the chickens of his son, he
had become tired of life, and was
going to meet his beloved wife" I"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-08-18

Mrs. Joseph Ward, of Orwell,
VT, having eloped with VIM. Ba-
ker, returned after some clothing,
but Joseph refused to let her have
any. So, because she couldn't 90
off dressed as well as other women,
she staid at home and wouldn't 90
at all.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-08-18

Peter Shurtz, a farmer living in
Clinton, N. Y, has in his barn
hay that was cut fifty-four years
ago. 1t is said to be as bright and
sweet as any cut this summer.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-08-18

The Trenton IN. j. State Ga
zette rejoices over the fact that Oh
a recent visit to the State House,
two of the attaches were found
reading the Bible.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-08-18

A girl near Dayton, Ohio, re-
Gently won bonnet by throwing
her father twice out Of three times
Ia a wrestling match.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-08-18

The white men in Texas who
are not allowed to vote are re-
quired to enroll themselves in the
State militia or pay fifteen dol
lars exemption.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-08-18

A Chicago man was attacked
one night, and injured by
what he supposed was a vicious
dog, and thinking the dog was
mad, he applied a mad stone tO
the part affected for two weeks, at
an expense of 5000, and was
cured. What was his surprise to
learn that instead of beingPbitten
by a rabid dog, he had been but
ted In the rear by a billy goat
how they do bother him about it.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-08-18

A young lady on being asked
what calling she wished bel sweet
heart to follow, blushingly replied
that she wished him to be a husband
man.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-08-18

Man may be a worm; but s
glance at the dandies proves thai
he is net the worm that never
dyes.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-12-10
Ouera House.

The annual report Of the Public Printer
is just out. The expenditures for thei fiscal
year just closed exceed those Of the year
previous by upward of 100000, the total
amount being $l.609, s59 81, as against
$l,457, 400 60 in 1866. An enlargement of
printing facilities is called for, together with
an increase of the building accommOda-
tons. The report concludes. as follows:
"On the important subject of stealing re-
ports, l would most respectfully call the
attention Of Congress to the fact that GER
tain official documents have recently been
published in advance of their transmission
to Congress, much to the discontinue of the
departments to which they relate, and to
the scandal of the government printing
office. In view of the fact that it seems
next to an impossibility to prevent these oc-
currences, by the strictest vigilance, l
would respectfully suggest that the remedy
is within the reach OF the law-making
power. by Furnishing with proper penalties
the publication Of these documents in ad-
vance Of their transmission to Congress"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-12-10
A Railroad Congress.
Prom the Houston Unior.i

Houston is now the seat of a sort Of rail
road congress. We have never had so
many railroad men in the city before at the
same time, SO far as we recollect. The rail
roads represented, too, are all important to
the State, and Of great interest to this city.
First and foremost Of all is the Interna-
tional Railroad Company, the Office of which
men of this company have just arrived here
from New York, and progress will soon be
made in the way Of building the road.
Among those just arrived are the president
Of the company, j. 8. Barnes, Esq, the vice
president, General j. w. Barnes, the
financial agent, 7. w. House, Esq, the gen.
eral superintendent, Major Hoxie, late super
intendent Of the Union Pacific Railroad,
and Messrs. Boyle and Brown, the con-
tractors, who have built more railroads
than any contractors in the United States.
We learn that the first work to be done is
the location Of the point at which the Inter
national is to cross the Central Railroad.
This will be done within the next ten days.
1t will be located somewhere between
Hearne and Groesbeck. When this matter
is settled, then the contractors will con-
struct the road from the line Of the Central
to the Brazos river, and afterward work
from the Central toward Tyler. They have
a contract to build hundred and fifty
miles of the road. They already have eight
hundred hands on the way here, under their
old foremen, and the whole corps organized
and in working order. Besides these, they
will receive one hundred hands by each
steamer of the Mallory line until they have
all they need. The prospect is that this
great road will be built with rapidity as
soon as the contractors are prepared to
begin work, which will be very soon.
The leading men of the Houston and
Great Northern Railroad Company are also
here, and they are preparing to begin
work in earnest. We learn that they already
have the ties for seventy-tve miles OF the
road-that is, from, Houston to the Trinity
river. The line, we understand, is already
located. They are now consulting as to
the best point in this city. When that mat
ter is settled, they are to begin work, and to
complete seventy-tiye miles in eighteen
months. Those who think this road viii
not be built are very much mistaken.
We also have in this city the representa-
tives of the Bolivar Point and East Texas
Railroad Company, but our information is
not accurate enough to enable us 10 speak
particularly Of the prospects Of this road.
This much we know, however, that they
have obtained the money 10 build the
road, and that henceforth We may expect to
hear Of it also as one Of the live railroad
institutions of the State.
This congress OF railroad men and capital
lists in Houston at this time means some
thing. 1t is the beginning Of new railroad
era in Texas. and our people will live to re-
member it with rejoicing. A new day is
abOut 10 dawn upon u.s.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-12-10
PROPOSALS..

DEPARTMENT OF IMPROVEMENT
City of New Orleans, December ., 1870. )
OEALED PROPOSALS ADDRESSED TO THE
- undersigned will be received at this Office until
THURSDAY NOON, the fifteenth instant, for rails
ing the banquettes on Girod street, between Ram
part and Liberty streets, and repairing same where
necessary, according to specifications Tile in the
Office Of the City Surveyor.
All parties making proposals for this contract are
required to deposit with the Administrator of Fl.
nance as evidence Of their intention to abide by
the adjudication, the amount of five hundred dol
lars in cash. which shall be forfeited to the city in
case of failure to sign the contract.
Bidders to whom contracts are not awarded will
have their deposits returned to them on the day
aGiudications are made.
No bid will be received unless accompanied by
the certificate of the Administrator of Finance
tifying that the required cash deposit has been
made.
The city reserves the right to reject any and all
bids.
Proposals to be Endorsed Proposals for Raising
Banquettes On Girod street"
deH I'd l. r WEST A1minisfr afnr.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-12-10
AGUsRaGKNTs.
SC. Charles Theatre.

'Fanchon' matinee to-day at twelve
o'clock, and this evening, Miss Maggie
Mitchell will appear in "Little Barefoot" a
drama Of rare merit. Monday evening the
new drama of "Jane Eyre" will be pro-
duced.
= Academy Of Music.
Last Lingard matinee to-day at twelve
o'clock, when brilliant bill Of gems will
be selected to be performed by Lingard and
his comedy company. This evening, for tie
first time here, Robertson's comedy Of ''Da-
vid Garrick," and the "Wandering Min
strel" Tomorrow evening, last night Of
the Lingard company, and "Silver Lining
and David Garrick." Monday evening
temperance Of the Gazette Comi4ue GrOupe
Of Specialties.>
The comedy OF the SILVER Lining" Lin
CARDS new sketches, Miss Cummings new
song, and the very funny farce of the
Wandering Minstrel" at the matinee TO-
day.
Opera House.
This evening, second night Of Verdi's
grand opera 1.-The Trovatore." Tomorrow
evening, second night of Bazin's comic
opera, "Vcyage en- Chine Sunday prices.
Seats may be securs2 at the box Office TO-
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-12-10

BOARD OF Police COMMIssIoNERs.-At a
meeting of the Board of Metropolitan
Police Commissioners held yesterday.
Hon. o. j. Dunn presiding, all the conf
nissioners present, the following charges
against members Of the force, were tried
viz:
n. w. johnson, first precinct. Charge,
sitting down on his beat; fined two days pay.
j. Hacket, corporal. first precinct. Charge,
Illegal arrest; reduced to the ranks.
George Barley, first precinct. Charge,
neglect of duty; dropped from the rolls.
= II. Pomeroy, first precinct. Charge, ne
glect OF duty; resignation accepted under
section nineteen, Metropolitan Police act.
T. J.sByrns, fourth fprecinct. Charge,
asleep on duty; fined five days pay.
T.. MCGOWAN, fourth precinct. Charge,
asleep on his beat; fined five days pay.
NJ. Roth, fourth precinct. Charge, alb
sent without leave; dropped from the rolls.
William Mitchell, fourth precinct. Charge,
absent from his beat; dropped from the
d. Desdunes, fifth precinct. Charge, sit
ting down on his beat; fined two days pay.
j. w. Edwards, fifth precinct. Charge,
asleep on his beat; dismissed the service.
Fl. Beck, sixth precinct. Charge, neglect
of duty; fined five days pay.
+. Hackenberg, seventh precinct.
Charge asleep while on duty; dismissed the
D. Donovan, harbor precinct. Charge,
disobedience of orders; fined two days
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-12-10
An awful crime is related in the following

An awful crime is related in the following
paragraph:
SALT LAKE, December 6.-The following
was received by telegraph from Naphi.
Utah, fifth: Two men, named Richard
Ripper and Anton Vilarddia, have been
arrested, charged with committing rape on
their step-daughters, ten, eleven, twelve
and thirteen years old, both men having
married women who had children. The
prisoners made full confession of their guilt,
and, while being conveyed to prison under
guard, they gave yell, and springing
out of the wagon, ran away, the guard pur-
suing and calling them to stop. They paid
no attention, when the guard fred and
brought them down. They died shortly
after,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-12-10

The honorable NJ. Chinn-Gee, recently
from China, who was leeched on the new
American plan by leaden plug, on the
Millaudon plantation, is in q fair way to re
cover. He, in his peculiar language, made
great efforts to say that it is really an ex-
cellent habit to have arms to ones body, for
had he been armless, Mr.. Whites bullet
would have killed him, by at once pene-
trating his epigastrum, or some such interior
improvement. CHM is right, and his
China is not broken-only cracked.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-12-10

In Indianapolis, Indiana, charming
young lady physician was called to admin
lister to a gentleman down with a fever.
"You need good nursing" said the lady.
Nurse me for life,' replied the patient.
II WILL" was the soft answer; and go another
woman passed from independence to join
the ranks of those who prefer, above any
other blessing, dependence upon the love OF
q tr,1e man
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-12-10

Notice.-Calcasieu sulphur and Mining Com
pany, New Orleans, December S, ls.0.-The stock
holders Of the company are hereby notified that
exclusively, at the Office Of the Secretary, No. IS
Carondelet street, from the sixth TO the twelfth
ordinary stock which had been reserved by the
company. The present shareholders only will be
entitled TO subscribe. Should the aggregate mum.
Der of shares subscribed exceed five hundred
shares each subscription shall then be reduced pro
rata, according to the number Of shares this day
held by the new subscribers, per resolution Of
the Board adopted this day at n regulast meeting
de6 It ALEX. BONNEvAL, Secretary.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-12-10
CANCELLATION OF BONDS.

STATE OF LOUISIANA
Executive Department, :
New Orleans August ~ 1863
WHEREAS, /. n. PHILLIPS HAS MADE APPLI
w cation to me for the cancellation of his
bond as AuctiOneer in and for the city of New Or
leans, to wit: bond dated May g. 1858, in the sum
Of ten thousand dollars ($l0,O00) signed by ]. N.
Philips principal and Alexander Phillips and Z:
Roselius as secarites; the condition Of said bond
being for the faithful performance by the said
Phillips of his duties as Auctioneer as aforesaid
and his bond Clerk OF the Sixth (6l District Court
for the parish OF Orleans. to wit: bond in the
sum of five thousand dollars l$Sooo,, dated No
and Phps and T. Philips as
ties said bond being conditioned for the faithful
performance by said Phillips OF his duties Clerk
aforesaid.
Notice is hereby given to all persons interested
in the said bonds to file their objections TO the
cancellation thereof in writing in tho Office of the
Secretary Of State, within ninety days after the
last publication hereof.
Given under my hand and the seal Of the State,
this thirty day Of August, 1853 and Of NE In
dependence OF the United States the ninety fourth
By the Governor:
H. C. WARMOTH.
Gro. z. BOWER Secretary of State. de3 got
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-12-10

P. Young will be much older when he
comes out of the Parish Prison. This is the
fellow who feloniously entered Mrs. Con-
drains dwelling on the night OF the fourth
instant, and stole a few arcicles, but was
captured by the Madame, wholheld him by
his throat until assistance arrived. He was
committed for trial and went down to The
Parish Prison in default Of bonds.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-12-10
The Alexandria DemocrG. says:

The weather, for the planters and for
hauling purposes, continues to be all that
can be desired. Some cotton planters are
still picking, which, between election day
and Christmas, is anything but progressive
or profitable. However, the poor planter
must stand it and make the most of hard
bargain Everywhere sugar planters are
going it with win and making every edge
cut. The cane has been but very little hurt,
BY the late freezes, and still yields more
than an average.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-12-10

Lizzie Sproner goes to the Criminal Court
on request Of Recorder Houghton, for hay
ing unlawfully bottled Mary Sproner's
delicate head. Lizzie was dizzy with whisky,
growing risky and being risky, RECALLED her
muscles by giving many square drubbing
on Dryades street, on the fourth instant.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-12-10

William Scott, deck-hand on the steam
boat Wade Hampton, was sent 10 the hos
pital with a broken leg, cotton bale hav-
ing accidently fallen on him just before the
boat arrived in port.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-12-10
PETITION.

PETITION.
VIVO THE HONORABLE THE COUNCIL OF THE
Il city Of New Orleans-The undersigned, property
holders on Magnolia street, respectfully ask OF the
honorable the City Council to cause Magnolia street
to be Strengthened on the northwest side, between
st. Andrew and Josephine streets, as shown by an
nexed plan.
Very respectfully,
J. H. Keller Catherine Hanlon,
8. Hoffman, per J. T. HanlOn,
Jacob Fuchs. John Menke,
Frederick Nandes, julius Kragh,
p. Blake. j. B. Hildebrand,
W. uhten, d. Fetchinger,
Patrick Murphy, Patrick Finn,
John Bensel, Mrs. f. w. Oberschmit,
NJ INLAND, H. Hinkel,
G0tfreit Kesteler, Martin Muller,
George Cronan.
New Orleans. November 29, 1850. DEF law 8w
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-12-10

Mississippi Fire Company No. 2 holds its
regular election for officers tonight. The
same for Philadelphia No. IA. Considerable
competition seems rife for the high places.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-12-10
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT.
DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA.
IN THE NATTER OF WILLIAM BERgILL. BANK
TuPt.
In Bankruptcy-.NO. 1869.

WHEREAS, WILLIAM BERRILL, OF THE CITY
w OF New Orleans and district aforesaid duly de
clared bankrupt under the OF Congress Of March
2, 1867, has this day filed in said petition
praying for discharge and certificate thereof
from all his debts and other claims provalle under
said act.
Notice is therefore given TO all creditors who
have proved their debts, and TO all other persons in
interest, that the twenty fourth dag Of December,
1870, at II A: NJ Unassigned for the hearing Of the
same, and that they may then and there attend and
show cause, If any they have, Why the PRAYER of
the said petition should not be granted and fur
Their notice is given that the bankrupt will undergo
an examination before.Register Kellogg on the
twentieth day Of December, a. D. 1870, at "a
A. NJ, at his Office, Customhouse baiiding.
!. Clerks Office, New Orleans. November e. 1870.
ne23 de5 IL X. LOEW, Deputy Clerk.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-12-10

DIED AMONG STRANGERs-Coroner Creagh
yesterday had case on his hands which
was surrounded by little mystery. F. B. c.
Lackey was sent from No. GO Rampartstreet
to the Charity Hospital, and it was sup
posed that he was badly intoxicated. He
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-12-10

CLARA BERTHA JCREENSES, WIFE OF L. II.
Mar1urs, versus her husb-nd-No. 1872.
7 HEREBY CERTIFY THAT ON THE TWENTY
Il first day Of November 1870, Judgment was rem
dered in this court in the following entitled suit
n the words and hsUFes following, 10 Wit:
In this case submitted To the court upon the
testimony taken by consent, the court having duly
considered and being Of opinion tia. The law and
evidence in favor of plaintiff, il is ordered, at
Judged and decreed that there be Judgment in
favor OF plaintiff, Clara Bertha .lurgensen, and
against defendant Edward Hermann Marburg, her
husband, dissolving the community OF property
heretofore existing between them, and giving the
said plaintiff the administration end control OF her
property, and condeinning the de!eudant 10 pay
her the sum Of fifteen hundred dollars in silver
money or its equivalent IN United States Treasury
notes, with legal interest from judicial demand,
viz: September ). 1870, until paid and costs OF suit,
with special privilege. lien and gage as al
lowed by law to married women the property Of
their husband for the protection and recovery OF
their RI ghts and claims.
Judgment rendered November 2, 1870.
Signed November 26. 1870.
(Signed) CHARLES BEAUMONT. Judge.
In testimony whereof, have hereuntO set my
hand and affixed the seal of the said court the city
Of New Orleans, on this seventh day @: December,
i'll the year OF our Lord Thousand eight hun
dred and seventy and the ninety fifth year OF the
independence OF the United States.
deg IS iaS +. 4. LUNINAIS Deputy Clerk.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-12-10

Lizzie Owens, one OF the worst Of Dryades
street bads, and that is low, for the thou
sandth time is before Recorder Hcughton
for offending against city ordinance.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-12-10

Recorder Staes yesterday sent queer
iamsel, known as Elizabeth johnson, OF
Cont street, to the Criminal Court, for
stealing one hundred and forty dollars from
a man almost old enough TO be her grand
father. When the prosecutor discovered
the disagreeable position he stood in in
making the expose. he wished to withdraw
the charge, but the case was beyond his
control.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-12-10
mh4 2tm ly ,

New Orleans insurance Association
New Orleans. October 81, Ig.0.-pursuant to o res
oltuion adopted by the Board Of Directors of the
New Orleans Insurance Association, at the meeting
Of September &c. 1870 the stockholders thereof are
requested to call at the office Of said institution,
No. 10 Exchange alley, on MONDAY, the twenty
first of November, 1870 from nire o'clock A. NJ. to
four o'clock P. NJ for the purpose OF voting on the
oC22 I'm eSa G, LANAUY, Secretary.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-12-10

Notice IL hereby given that all the circu-
lating notes Issued by the Merchants Bank of New
Orleans, and by the late Bank Of James RObb las.
sumed by the Merchants' Bank Of New Orleans)
may he presented for redemption at the Office Of the
LEGATION hereof viz: from March l. 1870, that the
funds deposited for the redemption of said notes
will be given up to the said Merchants Bank Of New
Orleans pursuant to sections thirty four and thirty
Eve of an act of the General Assembly OF the State
of Louisiana entitled IAN act to establish general
system of free banking in the State Of Louisiana"
approved March Is, 1855.
New Orleans, March 4, 1870.
THOMAS !. DIX,