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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-02-22
WASHINGTON RECEPTIONS.

The following is an extract from a late
letter of SHIRLEY DARE, the celebrated
female Washington correspondent of the
New York World. 1t is a description of
lady's afternoon reception in Washing
ton. Readers in this vicinity will recog
nize both the house and the lady referred
to without specific mention by us.
"The suite of parlors and library are thrown
open for the afternoon. In the rooms people
in black silk street dresses mostly, with blue
or pink velvet bonnets, are talking in knots,
and there is quiet chat and laughter. The
rooms are fully furnished in good style, but
plain. Indeed a scrupulous absence of orna-
ment, beyond few good pictures, is remark
able. In the last room of the suite, ladies
stand slipping coffee or chocolate, which last,
happily, is as fashionable in Washington as
in New York for lunch, and light refreshment.
About one person in fifty knows the exact
qualities chocolate should possess to be ac-
ceptable. The thick creamy consistency,
unsparingly sweet, with vanilla for French
liking, and cinnamon for Southern taste, is a
rarity, which any woman may celebrate her
lunch table by producing. In the true spirit
of reform l sacrifice the dignity of a reporter
to mention the sacred proportions for proper
cup of chocolate, namely: one-quarter Of a
nound of Bakers. the same of sugar. to one
Quart of milk and water, equally mixed. Boil
til the cake dissolyes. and favor with stick
of Cinnamon.
Our hostess has a special word to say about
correspondents. 1t seems that the feminine
letter writer's of the press have made them-
selves less than pleasant by criticisms on
women of position in Washington. A woman
who took part in public society once nairely
objected to reports of the meetings because
she often said things she was sorry for the
next minute. The sex is the same whether
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-02-22

The paper mill at Yarmouth, owned by the
Royal River Company was destroyed by fire
about four o'clock Sunday afternoon. 1t was
occupied by Messrs. Brown Dennison.
Everything was destroyed, including valuable
machinery and stock ownedby Brown & Den
nison. Also a horse belonging to the same
firm. The origin of the fire is not known.
Insurance on building and partial insurance
on machinery and stock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-02-22

Mrs. ID. b. Stockwell of East Eddington,
is, by appointment of the Unversalist Cen
eral Convention, Vice President of the Wo-
mans Aid Association for Maine, and is there
by duly authorized to organize and carry for
ward the work of these Associations in this
State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-02-22

The Inspector General of fish reports that
$1,000 barrels of mackerel were inspected at
the ports of Belfast, Boothbay, Camden, Deer
Isle, Portland, Southport and South Thomas
ton, last season. Besides the mackerel, 5, l6l
barrels of herring and POO barrels of other
picked fish have been inspected during the
year. I s. %G F
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Domestic Mems.

The Wing says the Piscataquis Railroad is
carrying large amounts of slate to market.
The daily average is at least one hundred and
twenty-five squares, and the quarries are not
being worked at their full capacity. Arrange
ments are now being made to open other
quarries, and an additional impetus has been
given to the business of the country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-02-22

A small one story house belonging to Mr..
Jerry SWEET of Bucksport, was nearly de-
stroyed by fire last Saturday morning atl2 l-2
o'clock. Cause supposed to be from defect
in the chimney. Loss about $500. No in
surance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-02-22

Committee on Public Buildings.
The Committee on Public Buildings will meet at
Room No. 20, on Monday of each week, at 2h o.
clock r. M until further notice.
E E; r. F EkSGKtirr chairmen.
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A U G. u II "A.
Tuesday Morning, February ~, 1870.
RAILWAY NOTICE.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 2sD is assigned by the Com
mittee on Railroads, Ways and Bridges for hear
ing upon petitions for q charter for the Northern
Aroostook Raiirodd; also petitions for the char
ter of the "Bangor and Houlton Railroad"
Per order,
tl7feb-Iw 7. II. CUSHING, Chairman.
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Committee on County Estimates.
The Committee on County Estimates will meet in
the Representatives Hall, Tuesday, Feb. -, at
az O'Clock p. NJ.
GRANVILLE BLAKE, Chairman.
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HALLWAY NOTICE.

THURSDAY, FEB. "a, is assigned for the consid-
Grafton of petitions of q. NJ. Weston and others for
charter for a railroad from Sebec Lake to Elliot
vile; also of w. II. Smith and others for railroad
from Sebec Village to Milo. Per order,
tl9feblw T. II. CUSHING, Chairman.
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SHIPPING INTERESTS.


The report of the Congressional Commit
tee to investigate the condition of our
Shipping interests and recommend meas
ures of relief, will be examined with in
terest by that large class of the people of
Maine who build ships, own, and Ego
down 20 the sea" in them. We trust the re-
port indicates the turning point in the strug-
gle about the revival of our navigation,
which is not merely question whether
shipbuldcrs shall continue their business
or change to some other, but whether the
country shall conduct and control its own
commerce or turn the carrying trade over
to foreigners and allow them to sway the
sceptre of the ocean for their own aggran-
dizement 1t is evident enough that with
out some assistance from Congress we
shall soon have no commercial marine
worth mentioning. A great reduction has
taken place and what is left is staggering
under difficulties, Shpbuilders have con-
tinued to build in spite of the embarrass-
mcnts under which they have labored,
but the time has come when it is absolute
ly necessary that they have relief or close
their yards. The measures proposed by
the committee will probably afford the
requisite assistance. They are such us
were recommended by practical men, and
adopted after the fullest examination of
the matter by the best light that the coun-
try affords. If these are not adopted our
commerce will disappear from the ocean
if, on the contrary, they are adopted. our
navigation interests will awaken to new
life and gradually return to the high rank
which they once held. We believe that
Congress must be convinced that this is
something more than an effort to protect
a few shipbuilders, and will give the sub
iect the consideration which it demands,
as one of national and not local impor-
tance.
The suggestions in the report about
building of iron and the probability that
thriving shipyards may be established on
our western rivers near to the coal mines
and seats of iron manufactures are worthy
of attention. 1t is not only possible but
probable that it may be SO. Still there
will be for some time in the future de-
mand for wooden vessels, and these will
be supplied at the East. 1t will be ne
cessary for Maine shipbuilders, however,
to understand that things are not going to
be in the future just as they have been in
the past, and that they must keep up with
the Improvements in the construction of
vessels if they expect to find q market.
Iron vessels are taking the lead, and
steam is superseding sail to considerable
extent. Ii such cannot be furnished ut
Maine ship-yards and can be on the Ohio
or Allegheny the market will be controlled
by the West. In this view the bills offered
may do rs much for western rs eastern
shipyar(ls if adopted,
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First House south Of the Augusta House,
Augusta, Me.
Late Resident Physician and Surgeon Of Hartford,
Ct, and for seven years a general practitioner IN
the cities of New York and Brooklyn, has opened
for practice in Augusta at his Office rooms, ~ State
Street, LIST house south OF the Augusta House,
visit to Bangor and his return to Hartford, Conn.
DIR. FARRAR has for many years gwen exclu-
sive att sntion to CHRONIC or lOng-standng dis.
eases No physician has had greater success in the
treatment of diseases peculiar to women and chill
dren. FW " fH
A CARD TO THE LADIES.
HARTFORD, CT, Feb l, 1870.
Having for nearly two years been an assistant to
DIR. Farrar of Hartford, in the treatment Oh dis
eases peculiar to women )" have had opportunities
of Judging and can testify to the Doctors cIlicate
manner of conducting his examinations anu opera.
tons. The poor well as those of rank and for
tune, We're always treated with evident sincerity
and honesty of purpose. A more kind, careful and
judicious medical adviser never knew. -
MRS. +. CHANDLER WHEELER.
ES- BY permission the Doctor refers to many OF
the leading physicians in the country, and to
Of the most prominent citizens of Hartford, New
York, New Haven and vicinity.
n. Ii. Mrs. DIR. FARRAR, the MEDICAL Lee.
TURER to Women, is always in attendance during
office hours for Ladies'.
So Onice hours from to II NJ 2 to p. III. and
from to r. NJ.
az He makes no charge for consultation.
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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-04-24
MAYoRALTY OF NEW ORLEANS, }
City Hall, April 10, 1870.
mo. 26-Administration Series. !

mo. administration Series.l
Resolued. That the Mayor be and he is
hereby authorized to sign and execute, on
behalf of the city, the requisite acts before
the City Notary to secure and carry into
effect; first, the contract with Peter Marley,
under resolution No. I, for so, 900 feet of
lumber; and, second, the contract with
William Henry, under resolution No. g. for
2O00 barrels of lake shells.
Adopted by the Council of the city of New
Orleans, April IS, 1870.
BENZ. +. FLANDERS, Mayor.
Il. CONQUEST CLARKE, Secretary.
MAYoRALTY OF NEW ORLEANS,
City Hall. April 10, 1870.
mo. Standardization Series.l =.
WHEREAS, The present residence of tie
Engineer of the WaterWorks, within the
Waterworks enclosure, has been declared
by the City Surveyor as untenantable and
utterly beyond repair; and
Whereas, The building used as carpen-
ter shop in said enclosure can, with slight
alterations, be made suitable for a dwelling.
therefore be it
Resolued, That the Administrator of
Waterworks and Public Buildings be and ia
hereby authorized TO set apart the building
now used az carpenters shop, in the
MaterWorks enclosure, for the use of the
Engineer OF said works as q dwelling, and
that he be authorized to make such repairs
as may be necessary; the expense thereof
not to exceed $500.
Adopted by the Council of the citv of
New Orleans, April 10. 1870.
BENZ. F. FLANDERS, Mayor.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-04-24
MAYoRALTY OF NEW ORLEANS,
Ckru uan A-r,l1A JCrC
No. administration Series.I

| mo. administration Series.I
| RESOLVED, That the Administrator of VS.
| terworks and Public Buildings be and is
hereby authorized to advertise by ten days.
| notice in the official journal, for proposals
! 10 furnish the following materials for the
use of the Waterworks:
One bar cast steel, three-fourths inch,
! square.
One bar cast steel, three -fourths inch, oc.
| tagon.
Two bars Tennessee iron, one inch, square.
Two bars Tennessee iron, one inch, round.
Two bars Tennessee iron, one and one
fourth inch.
Two bars refined iron, one and three
eighths inch
Two bars refined iron, one and one-han
and three. eighths inch.
One bar refined iron, two and half and
three-fourtbs inch.
One and half dozen assorted files.
Eight barrels cement.
One barrel tallow.
One hundred pounds white lead.
One hundred pounds hemp Irvine. !
one hundred pounds three-fourths inch
washers.
One hundred pounds packing yarn.
One hundred pounds joint bolts, four
inches long.
One dozen pick handles.
One-half dozen Ames long handle shovelso
One-half dozen Ames long handle spades,
Twenty five yards rubber CLOTH
One ball cotton.
Five dozen cast-iron washers, foundry
work.
One dozen hollow brass screws, foundry
work.
One dozen fire plug hinges, brass, foundry
work.
One dozen fire plug copper rod, foundry
work.
Two dozen fire plug front catches, foundry
work.
Que hundred pounds list packing.
Three thousand feet of one and Quarter
inch cypress.
One thousand feet of one and a half inch
cypress.
Eve hundred feet of one inch cypress.
Five hundred feet of three quarters inch
pine.
One keg Of six-penny nails.
One keg of ten-penny nails.
One key of twenty-penny nails.
Adopted by the Council of the city OF New
Orleans, April 10, 1870.
BENZ. F. FLANDERS, Mayor.
H. CONQUEST CLARKE, Secretary.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-04-24
OFFICIAL NOTLCES---CITY.
MAYoRALTY OF NEW ORLEANS,
City Hall, April Is, 1870.
Series.

mo. 17-Administrstion Series.
An ordinance levying special tax of three
quarters of one per cent for Metropolitan
Police purposes.
Be it ordained by the Council Of the
city of New Orleans
SECTION l. That in conformity to the
provisions and requirements of an act of
the Legislature, approved March s, 1869
entitled Gan act to amend and re enact an
act entitled AN act to establish a MetropoI-
tan Police District, and to provide for the
government thereof, approved Septeplber
H. 1861" and in order to provide the
means to pay and discharge the annual
estimate and apportionment, apportioned
and estimated against the city of New Or
leans by the Board of Metropolitan Police.
convened as board of estimate and amor,
tionment, as provided in the twenty
seventh section of said act, which appor-
tionment and estimate have been duly mott
fed to the city of New Orleans, wherein il
appears that the sum of seven hundred and
seventy nine thousand one hundred and
thirteen dollars and ten cents is apportioned
and estimated as the amount due and to be
paid on account of the Board of Metropoli
tan Police for the year ending on the thir
tieth day of September, A. D. 1870, by the
city Of New Orleans as it existed
on the first day of October, A. D.
1859, that there be ard hereby is as
sessed and levied 8 special tax of three
quarters of one per cent upon the
assessed value of all property within
the city of New Orleans, both real and
personal, as valued and assessed in the as.
sessment rolls of property in the city
last completed; provided that the special
tax authorised by this ordinance shall not
De LEVIED upon any property situate or as
sessed within the limits of the late City of
Jefferson, or that portion of the parish OF
Orleans situated on the right bank of the
Mississippi river, or any portion of the ter
ritory included within the present city of
New Orleans upon which q special tax for
the same purpose has been levied during
and for the current year.
o. q - ~
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-04-24
OFFICIAL NOTICES---CITY
That said special tax of three-quarteri

That said special tax of hree-quarters
of one per cent levied by this ordi-
nance is hereby declared to be due and ex-
igible from and after the litigation OF this
ordinance; and that the Administrator OF
Public Accounts be and is hereby instructed
to cause to be prepared and delivered to the
Administrator of Finance, with the least
possible delay, the special tax bills neces..
sary for the enforcement and collection OF
said special tax; and that the Administrator
of Public Accounts be and is hereby
authorized to employ such additional
clerical force as may be necessary TO accom-
plish the object Of this ordinance; and,
further, that such sum Of money as may be
necessary therefor be and the same is here
by appropriated for that purpose, to be paid
from the fund set apart as contingent
fund.
Adopted by the Council of the city OF
New Orleans, April 10, 1870, the following
members being present and voting:
Yeas: Wet, Shaw Delassize, Emley,
Pierce and Walton.
Nays: None.
BENZ. F. FLANDERS, Mayor.
Fl. Conquest CLARKE, Secretary.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-04-24
OFFICIAL NCTICES---CIYY..
MAGoRALTY OF NEW OnrxArs ,
City Hall. April 10, 1870.
MAYoRALTY OF NEW ORLEANS. \
City Hall, April 10, 1870. I
mo. 2l-Administratio Series

RESOLVED, That the Administrator of Pub
lie Accounts warrant on the Administrator
of Finance. in favor of the following asy-
lums for the sums respectfully set opposite
their names, being their quarterly allowance
for charity to March 81, 1870, in conformity
with article TIC, Revised City Laws and
Ordinances:
st. Joseph German Asylum, two
hundred and ole orphans, seven
hundred and three dollars and
fifty cents. Observation-Disclosures. sos 50
st. Mary's Male Orphan Asylum,
three hundred and sixty-fve
orphans, twelve hundred and
seventy. seven dollars and fifty
cents. .................... l277 50
Protestant Orphans Home, Seventh
street, one hundred and twenty
five orphans, four hundred and
thirty-seven dollars and fifty
cents. -. 437 so
Orphan Girls Immaculate Concep-
ton Asylum, ninety orphans,
three hundred and fifteen dollars 5I5 90
st. Elizabeth Female Orphan Asy-
lum, one hundred and ffty-two
orphans, five hundred and thirty
two dollars. ..-..-..-..........-. 532 %
Orphans Home Society Asylum,
one hundred orphans, three hun
dred and fifty dollars. .......... $50 90
Sisters of Mount Carmel Asylum,
one hundred and elghty-three
orphans, six hundred and forty
dollars and fifty cents. ......... $40 80
st. Vincent Infant Orphan Asylum,
with nurses, two hundred dollars. 200 90
st. Vincent Infant Orphan Asylum,
one hundred and siXty.three or
phans, five hundred and seventy
dollars and fifty cents. ......... SO 30
New Orleans Female Orphan Asy-
one hundred and ninety.six or
nhanS sly hundred and p;phtv.siy
dollars .................... CSC 90
st. Vincent Home Boys Asylum,
seventy.fou orphans, two hun
dred and fifty nine dollars. ....... 259 90
And in favor of the House of the
Good Shepherd for their quarterly
allowance of charity to March 81,
1870 as per ordinance 456, new
series, for one hundred and fifty
inmates, five hundred and twenty
five dollars. 525 90
Adopted by the Council of the city ofNew
Orleans, April 10, 1870.
BENZ. f. FLANDERS, Mayor.
Il. CONQUEST CLARKE Secretary.
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duty Of the City Physician. or any one act
hospitals to which smallpox patients may
be sent at the expense of the city; and that
it shall be his duty to report to the Mayor
the number and condition of such patients,
and that he be empowered to order the dis.
charge of any such as he may deem con-
valescent.
The Council, on motion made, adjourned
till Tomorrow evening, at seven O'Clock.
II. CONQUEST CLARKE,
Secretary pro TEN.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-04-24
MAYoRALTY OF NEW ORLEANS, I
City Hall, April l9, 1870.
mo. Administration Series.l

mo. administration Series.]
An ordinance declaring the fiscal year and
regulating the assessment of incomes.
Be it ordained by the Council of the city
of New Orleans
SECTION l. That the fiscal year of the city
of New Orleans be and Is hereby declared TO
commence on the first day of January, and
to end on the thirty. first day of December
of each year.
SEC. 2. Be it further ordained, etc. That
the department Of assessment, in estimating
and assessing the value of the income of any
individual or corporation, as provided in
the city charter or act of incorporation, shall
estimate ard assess the income that has
accrued to such individual or corporation
during the last fiscal year next proceeding
the date of such assessment.
SEC. 8. Be it further ordained, ETC., That
this ordinance take effect and be III force
from AID after its adoption and promulga.
ton.
Adopted by the Council of the city Of New
Orleans, April 10, 1870
BENZ. F. FLANDERS, Mayor.
Il. CONQUEST CLARKE, Secretary.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-04-24
MAYoRALTY OF NEW ORLEANS,
City Hall. April 10, 1870. J

mo. Standardization Series.l
WHEREAS, A number of licenses have
Deen issued tor smaller sums than the city
Is entitled to, which evil it is necessary to
correct; therefore, be it
Resolued, That the Administrator of Fi-
nance be authorized, upon application OF
inc persons holding such improper licenses:
to refund the amount, upon the warrant OF
the administrator of Public Accounts, in
part payment Of the new licenses properly
issued.
Adopted by the Council of the city Of New
Orleans, April 10, 1870
BENZ. r. FLANDERS, Mayor.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-04-24
MAYoRALTY OF NEW ORLEANS, I
Gity Hall A.-;l ia Io-O
OiJ Hal, April l9, ls7C
mo. 25-AdministratiOn Series

mo. 25-Administration Series.l
Resolved, That the Administrator of
Waterworks and Public Buildings be and 10
hereby authorized to advertise, by ten davs'
notice in the official journal, for proposals
to make the necessary repairs to the build
ing enclosing the old engine of the Water
works; also to the reservoir; said repairs to
oe made IN accordance with plans and speej-
ncallons to be furnished by the City Sur
veyOr.
y ADOPTED by the Council of the city of New
Orleans, April 10. 1870.
BENZ. +. FLANDERS, Mayor.
Is II. CONQUEST CLARKE, Secretary.