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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-06-14
SHERIFFS SALES.


lIerchants' Mutuaf Insurance Company
vs.. NJ. Buck ct al. marie Buck and W. .. DUCK
her husband.
CRyENTH DISTRICT COURT FOR THE
~ parish Of Orleans, No. 2945.-By virtue OF VIII
of seizure and SAFE me directed By the honorable
the Seventh District Court for the parish OF
in the above entitled cause will proceed TO sell at
public auction. at the Merchants and Auctloneers'
Exchange Royal street. between Canal a. ana custom
TUESDAY, June %. 1870. at twelve O'Clock NJ,
the following described property. to wit
thereon situated in III second District of this city,
in the square bounded By sourbon. Toulouse: Royal
front on bourbon street. by one hundred and twenty
feet in depth between 5 parallel RAJ BENG the
Of an act Of partition between herself and Mrs
Edouard Forth. her mother. and Miss NJ Forth.
her sister, passed before Felix Grima, notary public
in this city the twenty third day of May, 1866.
Seized in the above suit.
Terms-Cash on the spot.
THOMAS L. MAXWELL.
my27 ji2 q Sheriff OF the Parish of Orleans.
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MEDICAL,


hUPTURE CURED-wITH AN E4PE
Of nDS nsn Of
MA will more .p psIi Enforcement than
can be obtained of any other person OF IN
the South without regard to the age Of tot
the cure Of every species of human deformity on
nsi Or address. with stamp. for circular Dr. 7.
ST G. FERRIS,, office No: Is St Charles street, up
stairs. Hours from 10 A. M. to T. M. my3l ~
CwEET QUININE Is A RECENT I'M.
y provement replaces the use OF the BITTER SUI.
Phate Quinine with which al ere IN e1er1 wsy iHo
Bitter Qunne, and, like It, IS the ono
GREAT, POSITIVE AND UNTAILING CURE
For all diseases of malaaous origin
FEVER AND AGUE.
INTERMITTENT FEVER,
CHILL FEVER.
REMITTENT FEVER.
BILIOUS FEVER.
DUMB AGUE.
And the long train of disorders following these when
nes'e''eo' SWEET QUININE
Is made solely from Peruvian Bark go is Bitter Qui
nine) therefore is of vegetable origin: ana not
mineral poison but on the contrary Is Rroyeo 70 pc
one Of the elements found in the blood OF all healthy
''' SWEET QUININE
Acts as an antdote to. well as curer Tor mala-
rial or miasmatic poison the absorbtion OF wnIcn
by the lungs causes intermittent 1e'efs' o'c' Ane
only advantage claimed 'or
SWEET QUIN1NE
over the use of old Bitter Quinine 10 tne entire ap
sence of that intense persistent bitterness "ncn IN
the latter is nsurmouDtaDie 0DsIacio " AIs oso
with most persons, and always with children.
SWEET QUININE
Is in two forms-in powder for the use OF PHYSICIANS
and druggists, and fluid. for use IN the 1amliy ana
for the general public.
STEARNS, FAIR d CO.,
my15 Manufacturing Chemists New York.
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SHERIFF's SALES.


ID. w. Haghes vs.. j. III. TabOny
CEvENTH DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PAR.
- ish of Orleans, No. 3045.-By virtue OF Wrle
If ferl facias to directed BY the non.
orable the Seventh District Court for the Parish OF
Orleans. in the above entitled cause, will proceed
tn sel at public auction on the premises bereIn-
after designated, on SATURDAY. June Is, 1870, at
THE TNTIRE CONTENTS OF A GROCERY
STORE stuate at the corner of Gasquet and OLAF
borne Streets in the first District of this city, per
inventory which may be seen in my office.
Seized in the above SUIT
THOMAS L. MAXWELL,
;enIa1s Sheriff of the Parish Of Orleans.
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Martin Begue VS.. Widow O. v. Dupiessls

CIxTH DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
Orleans No. lz71mBy d virtue OF bg w rbs
Honorable the Sixth District Court for fort the
viii proceed to sell at public auction. at the
Merchants and Auctoneers' Exchange, Royal street,
between Canal and Custom house streets, IN the
Second District of this city, on SATURDAY, June
Is, 1870 at twelve o'clock NJ. the following described
al A LOT OF GROUND, situated in the Second
District of this city in the square bounded by Bur
aundy Hospital, Dauphins and Barracks streets,
Of the os
feet inches line front on Burgundy street;
by fifty three feet three inches and three lines IN
depth and another portion of ground adjoining tne
one abo described in the rear and having I'VE zee.
ten inches and two lines in width. BY eighty feet
eleven inches and seven lines in depth. the whole
American measure and agreeably to plan drawn
by A. Castaing, architect, on the fifth OF April,
1854 and deposited in the office OF -- -
notary public in this city.
Together with all the buildings and improve
msnts thereon.
Seized in the above suit.
Terms-Cash on the spot.
THOMAS L. MAXWELL.
mv18 ie2 Is Sheriff of the Parish of Orleans
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HER0. WARLT,
FEMALE HYYIO1AN.
Mn N4N Canal Street

Positively cures the most obstinate chronic an
sasss. euch as rheumatism, Neuralgia, etc., 1ne
her remedies have never failed. Ladies' SUFFERING
from Stoppage Of the Menses can Pc speedly %:
lieved. Patients can be Accommodated WITH gooo
rooms and board. "JoU
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INSURANCE,

ANNUAL STA rE-
CRESCENT MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
For the Year Fading April 40. 1870.
eros Premiums for the Year .$aSesSS u
Assets of Company, April 30. 1862. s90SN u
The Board of Trustees resolved to pay int rest at
Six per cent in cash al outstanding Osrtin cat %
of Scrip and aio to pay in cash the issue OF 1859 70
the legal holders thereof on and after the second
Monday in June next.
They have also eclared . Scrip Dividend OF
Eighty Per Gent on the earned premiums entitled
to participate for the year ending April 30, 1875 for
which certificates will be issued on and after the
first Monday in August next. free of government
tax. .-F
THOMAS A. ADAMS, President,
CT BUDDECKE. Vice.President
HENRY V. OGDEN, Secretary.
TRUSTEES:
Thomas A. Adams. Samuel H. Kennedy
O. T. Buddecke. Samuel b. newman
P. II. Foley, j. d. Gafrard'
A. G. Ober, A. Thompson,
P. Simms, John Phelps.
A. Elmer Bader, E. H. Summers.
GUARDIAN MUTUAL LIFE IN.
sURANCE COMPANY. OF NEW YORK
Established In 1850.
ALL POLICIES NoN-FORFEITABLE
CASH OR THIRD LOAN PREMIUMS
NO NOTES REQUIRED.
Last Cash Dividend Fifty Per Cen
Cash assets over. ................... $zo0U
Annual income. ............-.............'. A'uo'W
OFFICERS:
W. H. PEOKHAM. President.
W. T. HOOKER. Vice. President.
l. McADAM Secretary and Actuary.
G. A. FREDRIKAR, Superintendent OF Agencis
DIRECTORS:
Hon. John A. Dix. New York.
John j. Crane, President Bank OF Republic.
William M Vermilye, Banker. Wall street, (Ver
milye Co..
| Charles G. lockwood, Cashier Newark Banking
Company.
| Hon. George Opdyke. OK Mayor OF New York
| Minot O. Morgan, Banker ...
| Thomas Rigney, firm Thomas Rigney 90.
| BENJAMIN B. Sherman, Treasurer New York Steau
| Sugar Refining Company.
| Aaron Arnold, firm Arnold, Constable Go.
| Richard II. Browne, of Wetmore Browne. lawyer
E. v. Haughwont, firm e. v. Haughwont 4 Co.
William Wikens firm N. Wikens l. Co.
julius Il. Pratt, Merchant
| William W. Wright, Merchant.
Charles j. Starr, Merchant.
| William Allen. Merchant
| George w. Cuyler, Banker, Palmyra. New York
| George T. Hope, President Continental Fire II
surance Company.
| john e. Sherwood. Park Place.
| Walton H. Peckham, corner Fifth avenue an
Twenty third street, New York.
William T. Hooker, Wall street.
Edward H. Wright, Newark, New jersey.
George w. Farlee. Lawyer.
W. L. Cogswen Merchant
JOSEPH MAGNER,
anager for Louisiana and Texas. Ne. loe Ool
.+-a.+ Nav Orleans fe18 ~
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CARD

,,..................A OA8O
Strangers visiting the city and wishing medical Q,
surgical aid will call at the Southern Dlspensary,
No go Oarondelet street, near the corner OF 81
Joseph, where medicines are compounesd to eur
ali chronic cases that may call if within the reacn o.
Medicine or surgery. Consultations are gwen Y
males or females. The poor will be prescribed fof
Gratis Letters giving description OF case. ana con
Earning i've dollars, will meet with attention and
medicine sent BY express
PSI will give free consultations At mX drus
store No. 266 St. Charles street, corner OF yeloio
street. from half past ten to halt eleven
;eSo ~ j. E. LOCKWOOD. NJ ID.
VyALDEMAR BILLIE, ~: D.. A
Y graduate Of the University OF Copennagen.
Denmark Honorary NJ. d. of the University OF
Psdua. Italy. Office and residence No. ~ Koys
street Office hours from nine to ten O'Clock
NJ and from tw elve to three and from SIX 70 seven
P. NJ. Consultations in English, German nIenG b
Spanish, Italian and Danish. Having been Dny
stefan in Danish men Of war in the East ana West
indies he is thoroughly acquainted vi tn the treat
ment Of yellow fever and lung anectlone. havlng
passed several years assistant physician OF the
Hos pital Of the celebrated Professor Ricord, in
Paris. Dr. Billie offers to cure all kinds OF women
diseases diseases of the ver and private diseases
afuer q new, sure and quick method. JAZZ "
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INSURANCE.

lNNUhANOts
Sun MUTUAL IHsURAACE
COMPANY OF NEW ORLEANS.
6faceNo. 81 Camp street.
Fire. Marine and River Iasuranee.
NEW ORLEANS. January ~ ls7o.
FOURTEENTH ANNUAL STATEMENT.
ct earned premiums for la6e. .S2e2s3A Al
Losses. taxes. general ex-
penses discount on pre-
miums, reinsurances, in
terest on scrips. profit and
loss. "a "A
Less discount and interest
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 80 $50 So l79,9l5 Is
Net profit. .sii3ols a
The Company have the following assets, ESTI
MATED AT THE LOWEST MARKET CASH
VALUES, viz:
Consolidated railroad and city bonds.
State bonds. bonds of the Grand
Lodge of Louisiana. Odd Fellows'
Hall Association, New Orleans Iur-
ners Association. U,Uso W
Rank and Gas stocks l62, 7a9 90
Loans on pledges .................l lis, 663 As
Loans ON mortgages 7a75o 90
Bills receivable OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 1874 20
Scrip of other insurance companies s,6o7 81
Uncurrent funds ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. :. LESS 60
State and city coupons not collected 6sl5s "
Premiums in course of collection. 2o00 90
Cash on hand. sA43a "a
Total. .................. .ss74 .a2s Is
The above statement is q just. true Ind correct
transcript from the books of the Company.
THOMAS SLOO. President.
THOMAS ANDERSON. Secretary.
STATE OF LOUISIANA. !
Parish Of Orleans, City OF New Orlsans.}
Sworn to and subscribed before me. this nine
teenth day of January. 1870. sHRr1Ey
Second Justrice Of the Peace. parish Of Orleans.
The Board of Directors have resolved to pay SIX
PER OENT interest on the outstanding certificates
Of profits: also. THIRTY-THREE AND THIRD
PER CENT on the balance of the scrips OF the year
1853. ON and after the second Monday Of February,
1870; and they have further declared dividend OF
EIGHTY PER CENT on the net earned eutstand-
| ing premiums for the year ending December 81,
1869 for which certificates win be issued on and aftsr
| the twenty first day of March next.
THOMAS SLOO, President.
| JOHN G. GAINES, Vice President.
| THOMAS ANDERSON, Secretary.
DIRECTORS FOR THE YEAE 1870:
| John G. Gaines. Z. j. Hart t
| B. Biscoe. Henry Aensns"'
/ I. N. Marks. Hugh wilson.
| Charles Macready, W. Z. Seymour,
| Richard Flower, Richard s. vsnables.
Julius weis. Thomas Sloo
| xn,,c tdol
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Mrs. NJ l.. AlmOnaater: wife, separ-
arated from bed and board of Joseph Aavler
Dafau Baron de Pontslba VS.. George Leovy.
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KING, TTuRNEYi
siOH STREET, WASHINGTON, D. O.

Agent for Patents, Psnsions, Roanties, ana al
other Claims against the Government
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FSTA LISHED IN lS22
f.. s. nj 4 T. e. T. NS =,

f. 3 III L. e. E lE
No Is King street,
Importer md Dealer in CHINA, GLASS and
EARTHEN WARE,
Is now receiving his SPRING SUPPLY Of
goods, bought since tho decline in gold.
Being an old established house and having
unusual facilities for purchasing, and m eX,
sensive acquaintance with the manufacturers Of
Earthenware and Glassware, both in this coun'
try and England, he is able to offer unusual IN
.ducements to country merchants ard cc"'e7s
generally.
embracing all qualities oi cGrthenwaro from
common G.. G. to bast lronplated Ch'ns
Glassware in great variety, at low prices.
Window Glass of Al sizes.
Stnnewarc, Coal Oil Lamps and Chimnics
Plated and Brttsna Castor:, Table Cutlery,
&c, g..
Country merchants are earnestly requested. 20
pivo him y cali and h" is satisfied nc can sell
goods as low a. sny other first class house.
NH 1l-po3m rLcceshurs Washington.l
SAUNDERS FACE POWDER, Or Flo, m
= Of Ninon. Il delicate preparation for beauti-
ryine the complexion tree from anything
Which can possibly injure the skin; just re-
ccived and for sale by
feb - WARF;5 LID q HALL.
CALMATlvEan ana PECTONAi. LETTUCE
\ PASTE, used cbiehg in irritable affection:
OF ihs respiratory 1rgsn,; nSf recciT<1 "1?u ''r
safe tk w Shf IL Ia iiNl.i'
NH Is Corner Prince ard Fairfax sis.
KID GLOVE CL'A AMER. for rv,aH,;pc
IN gressc stains &c, from kid e." III
safe by
NH - :. LEADRE'. TER e RRC.
h AkhS. iwerds ana Gneyio.s ior tusinc<s
W suits; BIackento-s. in MI rrJ-s r,r Inrs
suits juss received by ''' '>' W
NH IS WlTMER & sLAYMaKEF.
A1U;>uKOoM IKAukt<s received Iris
| Iva day AMI fo7 ssir =, '"'-
toh t FRED. EEGKEES
| IN blood, Sc, for sale by
! NIB "a E. s, LEADBEATER S BRO.
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sep G--tf
N,AS AND STEAM FIT Il G.

VIM. COGAN.
No. Is North Royal street,
Has constantly on hand large Hnu c"rnpi":e
assortment of
CHANDELIERS.
RRACk ETS,
HASPS,
PENDANTS
LIGHTS IN VARIETY
pORCELAINS, PHOTOGRAPH, MIC; unj
OTHER SHADES;
CUT, GROUND AND PLAIN GLOBES ;
ALSO,
STEAM PIPE, CAGES, COCKS, VALVES
and everything in the Steam Fitting Line.
Public Buildings and Dwellings furnished
and fitted up with Gas in the most substantial
and elegant mannor.
Steam Work for Factories, Mills, Sc, prompt
ly and faithfully executed all at prices when
will give satisfaction. my SIT
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THE VIRGINIA INSURANCE COMPY.
STAUNToN, Va,
Offers to every head of family perfect security
against this melancholy coalition
1t is for LIFE INSURANCE ONLY.
Its charter is perpetual.
It's Cash Capital Sl25, 5,0)0.
1t is organized on the basis Of tn" old Mutua
Life of New York, and its successful eXpe
ricnco.
The Premiums arc paid in cash its Divi
dcEds are paid in cash its policies arc paid IN
cash, without deductions.
Thore are no premium notes, and hence lIS
assets are sll cash, which presents the oniy
solid substantial basis Of business for indiVld'
IT INSURES ON ALL PROPER, SAFE
TABLES
IT PUTS NO IMPROPER RESTRIC-
TIONS ON TRAVEL.
IT INSUKES UNIMPAIRED FEMALE
LIVES.
The Company is o com mbination Of the pro-
prietary and mutual systems securing the ad-
vantagrs Of both.
its Policies are non forfetable after two
years, ond ncontesta bic after five years, for all
mis- statements and errors in application except
rs to tho age of tho sp 2licant. This is
SUBSTANTIAL HOME COMPANY.
The Assets will bo invested in Virginia, snd
nelp to build up our own interests IN virginia.
II commcnds itself for its safety, management
and organization, to every Virginian and other
Southerner in search of a safe
HOME LIFE INSURANCE
INSTITUTION.
Live&gcnts wanted in every precinct Of overy
county in the State Send for circulars.
address, PHILLIPS s. MAYO.
General Agents for ' rginia and West Virgin
is, Locll Box PIG, Staunton, Va.
REV. GEORGE A. SMITH,
feb 3m Agt for Alexa. and vicinity.
s BNSuRANCE-
FIRE AND MARINE RISKS
placed III responsible companies at fair rates, by
Ap 7-tf HOOE. .WEDDERBURN 81 co.
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WIN. HEINEKAMP'S iirst-class BALTI-
MORE PIANOS. Every instrument warrant
cd for five years. Sold at factory prices or &C
commodating torms usual in other cities.
PA:KLOR ORGANS from rom the tn best makers: e. $:
in the country, for which persons may have q
preference, AT factory prices. hope thereby
to leave no cause for those who havo st heart
the interest OF Alcxandris to buy away from
home.
l have also PIANOS from flrst-class makers,
that have been out on rent for sale al very re-
duced prices. Every instrument warranted
Also tho following:
Violins, Guitars Flutes, Flutinas. Accor-
doors, Concertinas, Violinccllos, Bsnios, Vio-
lin Bows, Bridges. Pins, Rosin, Mouth Organs,
&C., sc.
~ Best quality Violin and Guitar Strings.
Instrumental and Vocal Sheet Music, In
struction Books and Music paper. Orders for
Music solicited and filled at the shortest notice.
My facilities for repairs Of Pianos Organs,
Accordcons, Violns, &c, &c, arc much en-
larged, and satisfaction guaranteed.
Pianos, Organs, &c, for Ront. Also. tuned
and packed. [ian 10I V. BECKER.
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H. D T. 4 l. n L .

For RENT
That desirable residence known rs Linden
is offered for rent. 1t is within onc-and.a SSssS
half milo3 OF tho Court 4 ousc of Alcxan- .kakN-
dria. There is attached to it. und orcrrd Tor
ent with it SIXTY ACRES Of good and well
improved land, much of which is very fno corn
land. The buildings consist of q corntortablo
FRAME DWELLING. q fnc Barn, Corn
House ai.d other outbuildngs, which are AL in
gco1 condition, having been built within the
last threo years There is upon this place an
abundance of small fruit and q good supply OF
fruit trees in besrng. The situation is without
doubt one of the most beautiful ca the heights
of INC Potomac. 1t commands IN cxtcn$ivn,
and splendid Wow and is perfectly healthy and
very desirable. This PLACE will be Fe5ted TO 10 a
good tenant upon prompt application 10 me,
at Mr.. Powers s. b. corner of WASH ngton
| and Duke streets, Alexandria, Va, or TO my
brother, Mr.. Richard Lloyd, at his residence,
Belmont, adjoining the place.
LUCY L. LLOYD,
For herself and as Agent Of the
heirs OF Fredk. Lloyd dec d.
N. B.-If not rorted by May 1st, the build
ngs, with garden and orchard and about ID or
20 acres attached will be rented to q careful
tenant on easy terms. mn N-2awlm
Wash. Chron. 2aw2w
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y BUXoM LAWYEREss. y esterday, Judge
knight travelled long distance in the path OF
progress by issuing license as practising
lawyer of the St. Louis bar TO Miss l.. Barkalo,
:. student OF the St. Louis Law School. This,
We are pretty reliably informed, is the first in.
stance of this kiud that has occurred in this
country, which is undoubtedly the most pro-
gressi7e OF ell civilized nations in it's treatment
of the woman question. Miss Barkalo is ma
tive OF Brooklyn, New York, and is woman
Of more than ordinary ability. Two years ago,
alter having read Blackstone aud other elemen-
tary law books, she made application ior ad-
mission AS student at Columbia College, New
York, where she was promptly and peremptor
lily refused. Nothing dauntcd, however, she
came out West, and settled in St. Louis, where
she was admitted without difficulty to the St.
Louis Law School. For eighteen months she
has been assiduouSly dcvoting her energies to
the study of the science, and her fellow stud
enis all agree in declaring her by far the bright.
est member Of the class. That there is no
question OF her ability was clearly shown yes
lcrdav at the examination, where she prompt
iy and correctly answered every question pro-
pounded to her. Miss Barkalo is about twenty
tGo years of age, of buxom figure, amiable
and really intelligent face, and large and ex-
rressive eye. (This is figure of speech-she
has two She is now q member of the ST.
Louis bar, and considerable interest is manifes-
ted to witness her maiden effort. st. Iouis
TilutS
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MONDAY EVENING, APRIL +, 1870.
INSURANCE AGENCIES.

TYOW OFTEN rs THE HOUSEHOLD
1 L loaf buried with the household head and
families that might have been comfortably y
provided for, lett destitute by the want OF
proper foresight in it's deceased protector?
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SUBTERRANEAN LAKES. In connection with
notice of the subterrancan pond supposed to
exist at Worcester, Mass, the Lawrence Amer
lean makes the annexed s!atoment:- In Stock
ton. Cal, and Immediately around 1t, an abun-
liant supply of good water can BE- had anywhere
iy borcing down dozen feet with common
aueur with long handle. Picnic parties carry
pump and stand, lead pipe and an auger as q
part OF the required articles for the day. But
very short time is egpendedin obtaining water.
The fire reservoirs have no bottoms and require
no filling, the water coming in freely as soon
as they are dug. It was necessary 10 change
the place Of burial first selected in the town,
the water penetrating the graves and partially
filing them Yet there is no healthier place
than that locality in that or any other State
An artcsian we'll was sunk l POO feet In 1855,
and ever since has thrown up solid column
OF water ten feet above the surface of the
ground. Some thirty or loriy miles from
Stockton there is large tract called float
lard" which moves on the surface, probably a
lake, several hundred feet at times. Hundreds
of cattle srazc upon it with perfect safety. 1t is
supposed to have been formed much as the
Worcester land The are several pieces Of
such ground in different countries of Europe.
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philip PARK,

DHILIP PARK,
TACTICAL L U NJ B 4 T.
No. y South Fairfax street.
The oldest and best established Plumbing
establishment in the city All work done with
dispatch, and in tho most durable and work
msnlike manner. Satisfaction guaranteed.
JOBB1NG done ut short notice. and by him
self, or the most experienced workmcn. dec
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WOOD AND COAL CHEAP.
w February Sd, 1870.
Having in yard the best quality of WOOD
and COAL for family use, will sell st the
lowest cash prices,
4 splendid lot Of seasoned Hickory Wood.
" Oak "
Also. Lykcns Valley Red Ash Coal.
Baltimore Comnanys White Ash Egg Coal.
Wiikcsbarre White Ash Stove Coal.
Lea Furnace Coal.
Lorbnrry Nut Coal.
Thanking you for past ftvors, l solicit con-
tinuance Of the same, at Nos. SO and 40 South
Royal street. "
feb 3-tf A. ;. PEHf u d h
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JEFFERSON DAVIS SEAT.-A correspondent
in Mississippi asks; "lsit true, as some Of the
Northern papers continue 10 assert, that Rev.
els occupies Mr. Davis old seat in the Sonatc?'
No ; it is tue. There was an effort made to
secure it fer him, tut it iai"d. 1t was intend
Cd that the history Of the times should record,
Us ''the craude>t providcIc, Of the nineteenth
century, that Hiram Reve!s occupied in the
I. $. Senate the seat in which once sat the
arch-traitor Jefferson Davis. And 10 order
to bring it about Sumner, Wilson and halt q
dczcn others approached Senator Ross, OF Kan
sas, and said TO him, arise, exchange seats
with the man and brother, Ecvc!S that hlsto
ry may tell, to tic perpetual confusion OF
Southern Chivalry, that he occupies the seat
of the traitor jefferson Daei-." Mr.. Ross
looked up from the sheet Of paper upon which
lie was writing. $50 this, " said he. us the
seat in which Davis used to sit "' Yes, re-
piled Sumner, Il, is" And you and the man
YOU We rot hare want me to get our OF 1t and
let the negro gel inio it, de- you?' 1--WE do, .
answered Sumner "Thcn. SAID Ross, taking
up his yen 1--WE only to say that Ill see you
and him,-frst. ."-Loui<rUle .iouwm