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ment OF the country where they reside.
ARTICLE X.
COnsuls-general, cOnsuls vice-consuls, and
consular agents may take at their offices, at
the residence of the parties, at their private
residence, or on board ship, the dispositions
OF the captains and crews of vessels of their
own country, Of passengers on board of
them, and OF any other citizen of their ma
ton. They may also receive at their offices,
cOnformably to the laws and regulations of
their country, all contracts between the cit
liens of their country and the citizens or
other inhabitants OF the country where they
reside, and even all contracts between the
latter, provided they relate to property stu
ated or to business to be transacted in the
territory of the nation to which said con-
sulaf Office may belong. Copies of such pa
pers and official documents. Of every kind.
whether in the original, copies or translation
duly authenticated and legalized by the con
suls-general, consuls, vice consuls, and con-
sular agents, and sealed with their official
seal, shall be received as legal documents in
courts Of Justice throughout the United
states and Belgium.
ARTICLE XI.
Consuls-general, cOnsuls, vice-consuls, and
consular agents shall have exclusive charge
OF the internal order of the merchant vessels
Vi tnelr nation, and shall alone take cogni-
zance of differences which NAV arise. either
aG sea or In port, between the captains, of
neers, and crews, without exception, partic-
ularly IN reference to the adjustment of
wages, and the execution Of contracts.
Neither the federal, State, or municipal au-
thoritles or courts in the United States, nor
any court nor authority in Belgium shall, on
any pfeteXt, interfere In these differences.
ARTICLE XII
The respective cOnsulsageneral consuIs.
vice consuls, and consular agents NAV
arrest the officers, sailors, and ali other
persons making part of the crew of ships of
war or merchant vessels of their nation
who may be guilty, or be accused, of having
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-19

| Additional Convention to the Convention
between the General Post Office of the
United States of America and the General
Post Office of the Netherlands, signed at
the Hague the twenty-sixth day of Sep
TENDER, in the year 1867.
An Additional Convention. between the
General Post Office of the United States of
America and the General Post Office Of the
United Kingdom of Greal Britain and Ire
land, having established a reduced charge
OF six cents per ounce, or per thirty gram
mes, for the sea conveyance across the
Atlantic Of letters sent in closed mails
through the United Kingdom, the under
signed, duly authorized by their respective
governments, have agreed upon the follow
ing articles:
The single rate of letter postage on the
direct correspondence exchanged between
the two administrations by closed mail, via
England, subject to the reserve mentioned
in Article Of the convention of the twenty
sixth day OF September, 1867, shall be as
follows:
|. On letters from the United States, ten
cents, u. S.
2. On letters from the Netherlands.
twenty-five cents (Dutch.)
And for the sea conveyance of letters in
closed mails across the waters of the At
lantic Ocean, the United States office shall
receive six cents per ounce, or per thirty
grammes.
ARTICLE H.
The conditions of articles 5 and IA
of the convention between the general
postotfice of the United States of America
and the general postoffice of the Neither
lands, signed at the Hague the twenty-sixth
day OF September. i'll the year 1867, 50 far as
they are contrary to the preceding article,
are repealed
ARTICLE III.
The present convention. which shall be
considered as additional to the convention
OF the twenty-sixth OF September, 1867,
shall come into operation ON the first day of
February next.
Done in duplicate, and signed at the
Hague the tenth day of january. one thou
sand eight hundred and seventy, and in
Washington the twenty day of the
same month
[SEAL.] JOHN A. j. CRESWELL,
Postmaster General of the United States.
j. p. HOFSTEDE,
Chief Director of Posts of the Netherlands |
hereby approve the aforegoing conven- |
ton, and in testimony thereof 7 have
caused the seal of the United States TO he !
affixed.
lsEALl U. s. GRANT.
By the President:
HAMILTON FISH,
Secretary OF State
Washington, January %, 1870.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1870-01-21
Severe Winters.

The New York papers publish a record
made up from old diaries of the weather
during the winter which elapsed between
1889 and 1882. The table gives the dates
of the closing by ice of the Hudson river,
and of the opening of navigation in the
spring. No general rule as to the regular
alienation of mild and severe weather can
be laid down from this table. Of these
forty-two winters sixteen were mild, but
some of them occurred in immediate sue
cession. Thus from 1892 to 1896 there
we're four mild winters, then from 1896 to
1899 three severe, from 1899 to 1904 five
mild winters; then a succession of mild
and severe winters until 1911, when long
series of eighteen severe winters set in,
broken only by three mild winters. The
record would have been more valuable had
the warmth of the summers been noted,
as there is theory that the average tenn
perature is the same for every year; that
is a b, GUNNER is counterbalanced by a
sevefs winter, and temperate summer by
a mild winter,
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ton of Mr.. Blythe passed, TO reduce the
per diem of members one-third, land as
amended, on motion of Mr. Lindsay, to
refund one-third of the per diem from the
beginning of this Legislature, and also as
amended, on motion of Mr. Forkner so as
to apply only to Henderson county. Which
would require the Senator from Hender-
son to refund to the Treasury one third
OF his per- diem from the beginning of the
Legislature.)
Mr.. Blythe said: hope that this Senate
being good natured body, will reconsider
these resolutions. II you fail to reconsider
them they will become law, and I shall
be under the necessity of taking advant-
age of the Homestead. Now, Mr.. Presi-
dent, believe the Homestead has abso-
lutely been beneficial in great many in
stances; however, [ should dislike, [ imag-
inc, on my return home, to be compelled
to avail myself of its advantages in order
to get out of the way of these resolutions,
and [ think shall certainly have to do SO
if you fail to reconsider them. In this
case I am reminded of an old man and q
boy he was going to hire, as he said, for
his board, if he earned it but if not he
was to work longer. am reminded also
of Dutchman and his neighbor who COLI
cluded to take hunt together. They sep
arated, aud agreed to meet again at q certain
shelving rock. The Dntchman arrived be-
fore his friend, and fell down upon his
knees and engaged in prayer, saying: so,
Lord, how great a sinner am O, Lord,
hurl down the rocks and mountains upon
me and hide me, for 1 am not worthy to
be seen in your presence. About this
time his neighbor sprang to his feet at the
top of the ledge of rocks, and the rocks
began to pour down on the Dutchman,
who ran back, crying, 90, Lord, o. Lord,
I was only joking"
The proposition to reconsider prevailed.
On motion of Mr., Welker the preamble
of the resolutions was amended, and the
resolution was referred to the Committee
on Finance.
On motion the Senate adjourned.
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From the Springfield Republican, Jan. 10.
The Dr I.exNIa Chilli Cnan


In spite of the efforts of the anti mother
in-law society, the New York courts have
refused to allow DIR. Lewis to keep his
child that he stole from its mother in
Boston @ few weeks ago. A Boston letter
to a Western paper gives this early history
OF the case, which abundantly shows why
even an offensive mother-in-law could not
save him from public condemnation and
the adverse decision Of the court
'Ten years ago, or thereabouts,
wealthy family resident in RoXbury, taking
an interest III promising young man
named Lewis, who was poor and almost
friendless, bestowed many favors upon
him. They sent him to school and college,
allowing him the means of living hand
somely and moving in the best society,"
After graduating he expressed a desire to
study medicine, and his kind benefactors,
to whose charity there seemed to be no
limit, paid the expense of his professional
studies. Having become established as @
physician, With good prospects of success,
he sought and won the hand of q daughter
of the family to which he was 80 deeply
indebted. For her marriage portion she
received handsome fortune, which the
doctor turned speedily to account He set
up dashinS equipage and launched out
into course OF luxurious living most edi-
tying to the curious public, and especially
CALLING to his less fortunate brother prac-
titioners. He was very handsome man,
dressed elegantly, and possessed remark
able powers Of fascination. But these de-
sirable attributes proved his ruin. He
learned, it IS said, to love the society Of
other women better than his Wife's, and to
wage steady warfare against the
ever-victorious "tiger." OF course these
pursuits seriously interfered with the elfaith-
ful discharge of his domestic duties. and
dlsegreements arose between him and his
wife. Instead OF mending his ways, he
went on from bad to worse, until at last
the long-sullcriug wife instituted proceed
lngs Tor divorce. An order of court,
pending the decision on the libel, gave her
the custody of their only child, girl of
seven years, but allowed her father to see
the latter twice week, at a place to be
agreed upon. This happened about six
months ago. Since that time the two have
lived apart; but the doctor has availed
himself of his privilege to see his daughter,
calling for that purpose at the ST. James
| Hotel. The mother has feared that he
would try to strike her through her child,
and has exercised the utmost watchfulness
on tho occasion of these interviews. But
the Doctor proved too smart for her. Last
Saturday week the child was sent in a car
rage to the st. James in company with
relative OF the mother. The Doctor was
| left alone with her, and when the time of
the interview two hours) had passed, she
| had disappeared, and has not been seen
slnce by her heart-broken mother. There
can be no doubt but that the Doctor has
stolen the child, hoping through the DOS
| session of her to drive the mother to
make advantageous pecuniary terms with
himself.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
THURSDAY, Jan. IA, 1870.


Mr.. Argo presented petition from the
citizens of Orange, protesting against the
passage of the bill known as the s'Bill for
the better protection of life and property"
introduced into the General Assembly by
Senator Shoffner, and denying emphati-
cally the SANDER that the people of Orange
county were inclined to resist the proper
execution of the laws.
By Mr.. Hodnett A resolution raising
joint committee-three on the part Of
the House and two on the part of the
Senate, to prepare an address to be signed
by the members of the Legislature, invit-
ing the people of the State, of all classes
and parties to join in preserving
order and peace throughout the State.
Lies over.
By Mr.. Proctor A bill authorizing the
Commissioners of Robson to issue bonds.
Lies over.
By Eagles, COL: A bill to amend the act
concerning inspectors. Lies over.
Mr.. Hodnett moved to suspend the rules
and take up his resolution concerning a
legislative address to the people of the
State, concerning the preservation of peace
and order. Carried.
The resolution was read.
Mr.. Hodnett took the floor and explained
his motive in introducing the resolution.
He thought such an address would have a
good effect. He thought that such policy
would operate much better than any harsh
and coercive measure.
Mr.. Vest opposed the resolution.
Mr.. Seymour thought that nothing could
be accomplished by the address. He
thought that the Legislature should take a
bold and determined stand, and by vigo-
rous legislation enforce the laws in every
particular.
He moved to lay the resolution on the
table,
Harris of Wake, COL, was not prepared
to vote against the proposition. He wished
for day or two for consideration.
After some debate Mr.. Seymour with
drew his motion to table and moved to
postpone for two weeks, which motion was
adopted.
The Bill WAR to secure the better pro-
lection of life and property.
On motion of Mr.. Seymour the special
order was postponed until tomorrow morn
ing at IL o'clock.
A message was received from the Senate
transmitting communications from the
Justices of the Supreme Court in regard
to the legislative term of Office, with a
proposition to print the usual number of
copies.
(The communication from the Chief JUS
tice and concurred in by Justice Dick, de-
clared that the terms of the members of
the present Legislature expire, by consti-
tutiOnal limitation, on the first Thursday
in August, 1870. The other communica-
tions from the other Justices were not read
and are understood to decline to give an
opinion. They will all be published in
full at another time
On motion of Mr.. Welch the proposition
to print WIS concurred in.
Mr.. Downing moved to suspend the rules
and take up his resolution in reference to
a reduction of per- diem.
Pending vote ON the motion, the House,
on motion adjourned.
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SOME PIG.-Mr. II. II. Tate, of this
place, killed hog last Monday, which
weighed COL pounds net. Who can beat
1t t?-Greensboro' Patriot.
ACCIDENT. last Wednesday night, as
the train from the North was rnnning
down to the car-shed in this town, ne
gro man broke one of his arms while at
tempting to jump on one of the car plat
forms. Goldsboro' Messenger.
A HEAVY BUSINESS. are credibly in
formed that the firm of Brown & Bro, to-
bacco manufacturers Of Mocksville, n. c.,
have paid to the proper revenue officers
the sum of about $50, 900 tax On their
business for the year 1869. This implies
not only heavy business on the part of
B. & B., but an honest punctuality in pay
ing the taxes on the same exacted by the
government of the United States. Sails
bury Old North State.
STATE PENITENTIARY.-Ther has been
received at the penitentiary up to o'clock
on the 18th inst, 1O4 convicts. Of these
two, John Wilson and Young Macon, have
been pardoned by Gov. Holden. OF the
remaining 102 there are four females,
(colored)
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The Probate COurt--DupIin County

Isaac Il. Kelly, Plaintiff. Order for
AGAINST saryica Lx-
g -,ht Hill, Executor of Thomas Pntj;cot;on
iiI Deceased, Defendant. j
n THE ABOVE ACTION 1T APPEARING
from the affidavit OF Isaac Is. Kelly
That Spaight Hill cannot, after due dill
,ure, be found in the State.
II. That d carse of action exists against said
Et ght Hill.
III That spaiGht i'll is not resident of this
-ste, but has property therein.
j orie7'ed,
That service Of The summons be made by
G1lcati0n in the Wilmington Weekly Journal
.-r r week fol at least six weeks success1vely,
'.t1Ing; the sail Spaight Hill to appear before
i- Probate Court OF said county OF Duplln on
q rfOre the oath day OF January, 1870, and
sv canse why he should be removed from his
r.-r Of Executor, or judgment of removal will
r uronOuuced agAInat him.
+. That q COPY OF the summOns and complaint
,IIs action be forthwith deposited in the Post
r..c by the said 4Plaiutiff, directed to the said
i-.1ndant at his usual place of residence, If the
4.Ie bo known to said Plaintiff. And said sum
lIus shall be deemed to have been served at the
ration OF the term of publication prescribed
This order.
w Given under my hand and seal OF
Seal. Office ut kenansVille, December 9TH,
.--.-. 1859.
J. d. SOUTHERLAND,
Probate Judge of Dupin county.
doc IT Al w6W
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From,the Raleigh Sentinel.
OF THE LEGISLATURE
SENATE.
THURSDAY, Jan. 13, 1876!

Oau. Id, 1OOO.
Henry Eppes, colored, presented Pc
tition from J. II. Scott and others, praying
the General Assembly to declare null and
void the late municipal election held in the
town of Weldon and to order new cleo
ton. The petitioners asserted that no
notice was given Of the time for holding
the election.
The President presented to the Senate a
communication from Chief Justice Pear
son and his Associate, Mr.. Dick, contain
ing an opinion adverse to the present Gen
eral Assembly holding over four years !;
also, communications from the remaining
Associates, Messrs. Rodman, Settle and
Reade, declining to give any opinion IN
reference to the matter.
On motion of MIR. Sweet, the communi-
cations were transmitted to the House,
with proposition to print.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
By Mr.. Welker Bill relating to Rail-
road bonds, proposes to recall to the Treas
ury all the bonds issued for appropriations
to Railroads by the Convention and Gen
eral Assembly of $3.50. Placed on Cal
endar and ordered to be printed.
By Mr.. Love, the following resolution to
wit
Resozoed, BY the Sc nate that the President
thereof appoint Committee of three whose duty
it shall be to inquire into. ascertain, and report
1st The humber or value OF the bonds OF the
State issued to each Railroad incorporated SINCE
May 1st 1865.
2nd TO whom said bonds were issued. and
when.
3D. How these bonds in each case have been
disposed of-bv whom sold-to whom sold-when
sold-at what Igures sold-that is for what sum.
and if there were different sales, the amount sold
and received from each sale, and
4th. They shall especially inquire whether or
not there are any bonds unsold, and il 80, where
they are, what disposition has been made or is
being made of them, and still more especially,
what use has been mace or Is beng made OF the
money arising from the sale of said bonds.
ReSOGUed further, That said committee have
plenary powers to send for persons and papers,
and administer oaths, the violation OF which
shall be perjury.
Resolued further, That said Committee shall
report promptly to the Senate. the failure or re-
pers after being notified to do so.
Mr.. Colgrove moved a reference OF the
resolution to the Committee already ap-
pointed to investigate said matters. subse-
quently withdrew it, and the resolution
passed.
Resolution of inquiry of the Treasurer
for information as to the amount of money
received during the last fiscal year under
the several special tax provisions, respect
lively, and the amount of interest paid on
the various classes of special tax bonds,
was amended, on motion of Mr.. Graham
by including the receipts and expendi-
lures since Jan. 1st, 1869 to Jan. lst, 1870,
and passed.
Mr. Moore of Carteret moved a recon
sideration of the vote by which the resolu-
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1ll4

Of the numerous visitors, members Of
the General Assembly, judges, lawyers.
sheriffs, &C., all expressed themselves
agreeably surprised at the progress and
preparation that have been made in the
arrangements, and also of their unanl-
nous approval of the site.
Raleigh Standard.
In MEMoRIAM.-At a meeting of the of
ficers and members of the State Constitu-
tional Convention of 1868, held in the
Senate Chamber, Raleigh, January 18th,
1870, Judge S. W. Watts was called to the
Chair, and Mr.. F. A. Byrne acted as Secre
tary. The deaths of T. F. French, of
Bladen, W. A. B. Murphy, of Mcdowell
and Jacob Ing. of Nash, were announced.
Committees were appointed and appro-
pirate resolutions of coincidence adopted.
The meeting then adjourned.
MISS D1x.-This excellent and philant-
thropic lady is On a visit to the State, and
is stopping at the Insane Asylum. Miss
Dix will be remembered to oil time in
North Carolina, as the original mover and
advocate of that noble State charity.
Raleigh Sentinel
RUMoRED.-Col. John M. Perry, the late
conservative candidate with Major John
Huges for the State Senate from this Dis
trict, removed from Beaufort to Tarboro' /,
where he has associated himself in the
practice of law with Mr.. j. s. Barlow
Carteret can i'll afford to lose so good a cit
izen.-Newbern Jour. Of Com.
RoBBERY.-The store Of W. A. White
lead was robbed of some money and a
considerable quantity of groceries on Mon
day night last The burglars entered at
the back door and retired without being
detected by any one.
The loss may be 800 or 5000, and can
not be accurately known. Suspicion indi-
Gates the guilty parties, and we hope they
will be arrested.
The town guard know nothing Of the
robbery although committed within rs
feet of them. Yet the guard cost the tax
payers $3. 931 33.-Fay. Eagle.
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MING.
I SPLENDID PUMP FOR SALE.

TAVING PURCHASED THE EXCLUSIVE
L L right for the States of North and South
arolina for the Manufacture and sale Of A.
hIs-ActIng Forcs Pump. 1 hereby forewarn,
Ender the penalty of the law, any person from
.nfrnging upon my rights in the same Intend
-Es to manufacture aud sell the same, would
5e pleased to confer with parties wanting them.
Le price will range from $50 to $50, accordi ng g
tie depth of the we'll, for No. 3 yard wells,
moving 80 gallons of water per minute; and
Hs-ae given on application This pump has no
Er;tOn, and the packing viii last for fifteen
ears il a good we'll. directions will accom-
any the pump for putting it up, which can be
iona in SO minutes. | will receive orders at
larboro, Scotland Neck, and Farmyille, h. c.
al orders addressed to me at either of the places
H4ned will receive prompt attention
J. L. KITCHEN,
nov 2f 40 e.,
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rfrg suffered several years with 3 severe lung
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= t-t5.-- Wishing tIic prescription, will please
trr-. REV, EDWARD A. WILSON,
Williamsburg. Kings County, New York.
...-ly 30-w3mch
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