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He COUR rs.
Bank Embezzlement Case-The Fleiss Prosecu-
tion-The Defendant Honorably Discharged
ABrooklyn Railroad Companyin Trouble.
UNITED STATES comMJssluNsay COURT.
The Farmers and Drovcr,s Bank Of Somers
Embczzlement Case.

AMU uEuAcr>B uuO DrOvcTo DQNk Oh S0nef6
Embezzlement Case.
Before Commissioner Shields.
The United States Us. Norris s. HM.-The defcn-
dant s charged with having as cashier of the
Farmers and Drover'ssNational Bank OF Somers,
Westchester, embezzled the funds OF said bank to
the amount OF $4,000. From the testimony given,
1t would seem that the affairs of the BANK are in IN
extricable confusion, II not being known how much
money or how many bonds are IN possession OF the
bank, and It appearing, that while some OF the de-
positors have been credited with more tnan they
deposited others have been credited with less. An
adjournment for two weeks has been granted, in
the hope IN the meantime the accounts can be so
adjusted as to give satisfactory expose OF the
dition OF the AFFAIRS Of the bank
The Flciss Casc--Thc Defendant Honorably
Discharged.
Before Commissioner Osborn.
The United States Us. William N. Fleiss.-The
defendant was wholesale liquor dealer, and was
charged with having made false entries in his books
the examination has occupied several days but
without attaching wrong to the defendant and yes
terday he was honoraoiy discharged.
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There was rather more inquiry for wheat 6u. At lower
Price: s. :t .ssa :R' % a ss
sr e1is Ss 'Si 9 u S
9.:s .ss i 3 ne sT s
ss e4 4 g i.
os s ,sa 'ssse ss
sssse. a &c ss western store ssas FOR
sss 10 Ss &C for small lots So and s o5
bashss California at fso and 500 bushels swOrOwed State
FsSraaTs-Ths market was very quiet and rates to Al.
most all ports were weak in Of the small offer
Vessel. suitable petroleum. trsds demand
%
SD per busSeis wheat Al sgd.
e. sss 20 Coz :sS'ass s 's'Ai.
% rosario Vim lumber 4 sal; brig hence to he
ksnfai@: snS ssei ;SE.T pS.i:h
Rs III
s. : Ssas: s, Z ':ss :s. esss .Asss: s.
100 bs., from Richinond to Rio Grands and back, x
ssI s'Is s srs s1sn
SSes :s
nnas sa s on .:
terms
GUsNrEs Cloth was nrm With further sales Of 25o bales
to arrive c gold, In bond, closing at c bid and i5c
asked for and lac. the spot Bags In
demand with sales of 400 bales Rt 1c., gold, in bond.
HAY-The demand fair, and the receipts being ANAL
prices steady and firm. We quoe:--Shpping 95c.
M retail lots, 81 81 20; long rye straw VI VI 00 short
do, SOC.
Hops.-The market dull The demand was confined
TO small supply the present Of brewes Bus
for still restricted by the mness Of holders
who demanded high BIC 32c choice grades The
saes about 80 bales within the range OF c Csc FOR
common to prime.
HKMp.-The business light; no sales were reported
Prices nominaly l4Ac., god for MANILA bSc SIC.
do tor jase, nc. do for Sisai and 7c do for Tsmpco
bond.
LEATurs.-Tbc market for hemiock sole only mo-
dcraely active, and prices for kinds trle
easier The receipts fair but the stock small and
poorly assorted Oak quiet but prices quite steady
current ouotatons:--
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STREET QUOTATIONS.
HaIf-past Five O'Clock p. NJ.
COMMERCIAL REPORT

FRIDAY, March 1876 p. n.
CoTToNThe market for this staple was only moderately
active There demand from all sources but sales
were restricted by fmness Of Sellers who de.
nanded obtained Ac. higher prces The sales were
lg2 ncudng l3b to arrve Of which SIS for
spinning, 4s4 for export and l speculation There
excitement n the market for cotton for future
delivery. Sales made at advance OF Nc. - Ike.
per h. during the fore part OF the day but the
market dun and heavy and closed with the advance
bales basis low middins for Aprl as 22Sc o do do At
22c; 29o o. do :; sso loo Do DO a3he 100 do do At
22c 20o do. Al 100 do. at 234c 2O do. for May
and June at 22tc do for June At Gc 2so do do. at
22c 200 do. do 1t 28c 26 do. for August 26c 100
average low %iadli1g for June - sac soo DO even
100 bales basis low middlng April 22c 100 fer
Nay 22sc 223zc, and tO0 do FOR June 2s,xc 2t
We append the closing quotations.
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SUPREME CounT--cIaculT.
Suit Against Bankers.
Before Judge Gilbert.

George IT. snvder Is. Reuben W. Ho,ces ana Chos
a. aacy-The plaintiff brings suit to recover 81 o2e
which sum he claims was the balance OF an amount
deposited with the defendants who are bankers In
New YORK. The defence is that the money was
Wnen piainun applied for It. 1t appeared during
tne Iial tnat the money had been paid on four
ME defence disputed. Case on
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Total loss Of property from all 900
carry forward and perfect the benecent purpose pro-
tecting human he and this claimed, the proposed law
Beyond question, twohirds IL not threeourhs Of all
the losses by steamboat accidents directly attributable
which small amount Of foresight thoughulncss
leading to disaster ia the frequent employment OF
persons ,sommsndsrS po.s and engineers Of
training experiences for dues What fs 10 be eY
peced from such men in such posons Anything eae but
necency any other result in the natural opera
on OF the laws Of and eHcctf The bill provides
certain remedies for these defecons requiring exam
ing tests Of the tensile strength boiler and the
amount OF pressure they may safely also, guard
every steam vessel In these with others equally important
may be found provisions indispensable 10 the better protec
CT I Ike M In d.. for
states the SERVICE which now 40
extended and embraces interests diversified and COMPLEX
innate knowledge and experience OF and it,
relations 10 supervise the important duties incident
The increase compensation Of supervising and local In
spectors provided for by the bill demanded
persons who sas Be- tsd FOR such responsSe dae and
who can thus be enabled to devote their undivided
the service of the government, II s estimated that under
damage time 70 time IL the ops
way of issuing certificates By inspectors to poa and eng
lin three instances frauds amount
Ing di.covsrsd plan was devised Mr. DsvereuI preds
ual check placed upon the issuing licenses and frauds
wholly Ths present bill provides for icsnns
design alluded to fs certificate for captains mates
pilots and engineers respectively the bound volume
corresponding TO- number Of certificate which coupon with
number name Of person TO whom issued retained on
Serefors has no to issue falls.
10 an excellent one and 10 among the
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COrFERThe market for Rio steady at former prices
with fair demand from the trade There were sold l6Ss
bags Peggy private terms OF Santos SSO5 bags ex
N6one sold private terms. Other kinds dull
held for full prices Sale s bags haracaibo ex va on
Nk; ;f.ir a., is.c lsNS ,. foGa ao ,ds aisH yShs
HHc; Singapore lsc iSc. Csyon, l7Sc: isc; Mara.
ssibo. ls,tS lsHc Lsgu,yra, lss{s lsHs Jamsc.,
Hs Mexican, l5c lsc, and savanla iec. l7Hc.; ali
CoopERAeE srocK.-The demand for almost all kinds
GOOD and prices steady and firm 1t the following
quotations sugar shocks, y6 Inch heads q 20 - So
sugar DO, % do g 10; molasses g DO, ss 50
$sc hoops, feet $50 and hoops, il feet SO Ss w.
FLoyE AND GRAIN.Recsigts, s6ol bbis -four, 100 do.
1904 do oats and b6 malt The -four market ruled steady
active demand for shipment. The sales
and State for shipment at $476a 44U Southern -four
Rye f0ur steady, with sales Of $50 bbs Corn meal
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BROOKLYN COURTS.
OMITTED STATES DISTRICT COURT.

Railroad Company In Trouble.
Before Judge Benedict
Assistant District Attorney Allen yesterday com.
menced suit against the Grand Street Ferry and
Middle Village Railroad Company 70 recover PEN
atty OF 81 900 per month for an alleged violation of
the revenue laws on the part OF the company in
making false returns Of receipts to the assessor
The allegation ID that the company have been
making these false returns for two years past.
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STEAMBOAT INSPECTION.

Report Of the Chief of the Inspection Once to
the Secretary Of the Treasury-The Number
Of Lives and the Amount Of Property Lost
In 1S69-The Proposed Steamboat Inspec.
ton Law.
The Board OF the Supervising Inspectors Of Steam
boats having completed their labors the proposed
bill to provide for the better security OF e,n Mr.
N. Broughton Devereux. chief OF the ONCE OF In
specton in the Treasury Department, has submitted
1t to secretary Boutwell,, with reasons and explana
tions deemed essential to the better understanding
OF It's character and scope Besides the text OF the
new bill Mr. Devereux exhibits In mis- report facts
and statements pertaining to steamboat Interests
particularly upon the Western waters, during the
progress OF q few years prior 10 the enactment
Of the general steamboat law in 1862 and subse.
quently whicn show the change wrought by 1t and
the important results growing out OF It, Prior the
year 1864 none but passenger steamers were In
spected under the act OF 1862; but IN June, 1884
act was passed requiring ferry boats tug boats and
freight boats to be also inspected under that act
which has since added largely to the number Of
steamers inspected.
The following figures show the operations Of the
steamboat inspectors throughout the United States
during the year 1869, and the loss OF steamers and
loss OF life and property from all causes:-
Whole number Of inspected duSnQ
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UNITED STATES COMMISSIONERS COURT.
Alleged Post Once Frauds.
pafnra Cnm nnfaufonar Innas

United States Us. george Judson-Tho defendant,
who was cashier Of the Post ONCE 10 charged with
having appropriated to his own use moneys col.
lected unpaid letters and delivered to him by the
carriers. All the testimony on both edcs having
previously been submitted. counsel summed up yes
terday. The Commissioner reserved his decsl0n.
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kentucky. c-.MshL- land Clarksv-
cS%nos cosS .os'i Leaf. @ sss u,
Medium Leaf. ...l0e 1910. lohc. lie
SSns SHSa siss iass. iss
ss:.sj!oal.. al.....x%..:........ls& ahe Sc' al4c
Connecticut and Massachusetts, allerI.....lsc. lSc
COnnsctsu. and ....schu.s.:: bind. and SEQ sc a2ss
Connecticut and Massachusetts, nns wrappers. SOC. go
New York state svsrage lots. isc &c
FsM YsTs s;.:s snS TTaIp.s. S;S s,,. &c
Psnn:yvsni. and and Ohio average lois: &c
nna 1nH good SIC &C. n.
81 q = q r. G a7ss2s s ST. sss s:bsS cut
Black worf, common and medium, in bond...lsc aslc
Brsht work. common and medium. ..........Mc s5sc
Mas1 on, mod
ers.e but prices were quite STEADY Sales 2O bb asssc.
doa tn.
% t.: % se
X some holder: , a. slight reduction from former pnes.
al prsViou: ppSss Pulled wao I continue. IL air DE-
which
H. s:s :RR " 7s K. n Aoss
who demand gricssse &C. above n: views Of buyers The
,ss s.is
ss:ais : @ 1s Is :ss % sss
sso, 81 a s.e' at :sd S: sSo! s' OHIO. 81 XXX !.
1Soo @ d. S'f siissss DO :ss es
s a. ssas ssss pas ao ohs s.. 2 Ss
se s.o cn s 500 fa1 s.: m
At 2oc 2sc @ for iow 70 medium $1,000 do Oregon, on pr
sas ~ Clip is@S., .: sSSs ssr spring: tsr
next week reported that the offerings win be large
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Total tonnage of the same s316s7
Number Of plos who have received licenses. 4330
Number Of engineers who have received ncenses 1861
Number Of boilers found defective upon inspccton
Number of boilers condemned from further uso ... 81
Number OF explosions throughout the United statea IL
Steamers lost by 1re...... %
Collisions Of serious character. MANY Of these were
collisions with sailing vessels. ................... "a
Steamers lost BY wreck and founderng. ......... ~
Steamers lost by snags and other obstruc,ions 20
Lives lost by explosions. ............. 81
Lves iost py nre: s4
Lives IoN Dy ~
Lives lost by laundering. ..................... 2O7
Lives lost by snags and other obstructions.
Of property lost BY explosions s2oo
Amount OF property lost by fire. l69s,O00
Amount OF property lost BY collisions 9650OO
Amount Of property lost by laundering 72l, 800
Amount of properly lost by snags....-... 1873, 900
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New York Cen. & Hud. Consolidated. o7X
New YORK Central Hudson Scrip. o4X
GOVERNMENTS LOWER AND STEADY.

GOVERNMENTS LOWER AND STEADY
The government market opened as . decline
based upon lower quotations for nve.twenties III
London, and continued steady at the decline dur
ing the rest Of the day, closing as follows:-Unted
States currency skies, 1124 112k; do. sixes 1881,
registered, ia ll4k; do. do, coupon, 114k .
hay: do. nve-twenties registered, May and Novem-
Der, 108K 100; do do, 1852, coupon do, 10ox q
1927; do. do, 1884, do. do, 1887 100; do. do,
1885, do. do, 100 1o8k; do. o0., 1855, coupon,
January and July, 107X 10s 90. do, 1857, do do,
1854 100; do. do 1858, do. do, 100 a 1o3H;
do. tenforties, registered, 1o5s los; do. do cou-
pom. 1861 1861.
SOUTHERN SECURITIES STEADY AND STRONG.
The Southern State bonds were active and strong
for the virgnias and for the Louisiana levee skies
and eights. The Tennessees were quiet and the
MssOuris lower. In answer to q correspondent who
inquiries concerning the North Carolinas we would
state that the Stock Exchange has ruled that
the especial tax" bonds are q good delivery for
'new" bonds. Hence dealings in each class must
be specific in order to prevent the delivery OF the
former for the latter. The general list was dull and
closed at the board as follows:-Tennessee ex-cou-
pom, s.; do new, 49H 4sX; Virginia, ex-coupon.
7s4 a "a; do., new, II q ny; Georgia sevens. es
o5: North Carolina, ex-coupon, IS q Al; do. new,
% q 23h; Missouri skies, 91h q %; do, Hannibal
and st. Joseph, 81 . 92<; Louisiana skies, rs bid
do. do, new, 70; do. levce sixes 75< 70; do. do,
eights, "a SO; Alabama eignts 971l 0s; do nve's
7oK bid; South Carolina SKIES, s71S OIL; do, new
duly, 82h o S3; do, new tOctoberl. S5 . SO.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE LOWER.
The demand for tomorrow's steamer being with
out special activity, the rates in the foreign ex-
change market declined eighth for prime sterling
bills, closing dull and STEADY at the follow.
ing Notwithstanding, sixty days, commercial
1o7h 1o7X; good to prime bankers, 1O7X lOsh;
short sight, 1887 1857; Paris, 90 days, 5.2ok q
6.22A; snort sight, 6.2l14 $40; Antwerp, 526x q
s.22h; Switzerland, b.2e>< 5.22s; Hamburg, a5,s
a s5x; Amsterdam, aoN q Ao><; Frankfort ssN 4o4;
Bremen, Tx IS; Prussian thalers, 10 sox.
MISCELLANEOUS.
The following shows the comparative earnings Of
the Milwaukee and st. Paul Railway during the Sec
ond week OF Markh-
oo, wv
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THE NATIONAL BANKS AND THE FUNDING BILL
In answer to the recent manifesto OF the national
banks correspondent wrltes:-
On reading the statement OF Messrs. Judson 4 Co.,
In yesterday mornings issue OF your paper, IN
regard TO the profits made on the investment Of q
thousand dollars In their business IT rather struck
me tnat had scAoolmasler been ADDED TO their
number SAID statement would not have appeared.
Almost any schoObOy could tell them that they can
not debit more than seventy dollars against one
thousand invested at seven per cent. They also ig
more tine fact OF State tax on investments other
than United states bonds. Taxing their own estl-
Ju,av \ aa IN
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-03-23


The fire scene in 'Lost at Sea-" now be-
ing played at Wallack's is a veritable sensa-
ton. Viewed from the front, it is as vivid
as flames and sparks and glare can make it.
The attic in which Walter Coram is impris-
oned, seen through the barred window,
seems to be wrapped in fire, and presently
the whole frame work of the house gives
way, and burning rafters and walls come
crushing to the earth together, in burst of
smoke and sparks. So intensely real is all
Ihis-so perilous, and so fearful to think Of
with packed audience, at the mercy of
supers and careles carpenters-that one of the
morning papers has spoken bravely against
IL; indeed, the Fire Commissioners, the police
and the insurance officers. impelled by a
lively sense of their respective duties have
waited upon Mr.. Moss and demonstrated
M. Moss, unmoved by the pethetic appeals
of these men in behalf of life and property
has invariably invited them behind the
scenes to witness the deyouring element
from a new and more instructive stand
point. They have then stood in the wings
during the fire scene, with bated breath,
and, from that vantage ground, the burning
Tafters resolved themselves iAto gas Jets,
and the sparks into flying gold leaf, while
the crash of falling walls was ground out
harmlessIy by a mans at a crank. Whereat
fire wardens laughed, insurance men looked
ashamed, and the police said it was a -
good thing. But one of two brave and out
spoken journals continued to warn the pub
lie against gold leaf and the dangerous glare
OF red fire.
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passage; and all laws and parts Of laws in.1
consistent with the provisions thereof and
all laws and parts of laws on the same sub
Ject matter are hereby repealed.
(Signed) MORTIMER CARR.
Speaker Of the House of Representatives,
tSlgned) OSCAR J. DUNN,
Lieutenant Governor and President of the
Senate.
Approved March 16, 1870
(Signed) H. C. WARMOTH.
Governor of the State of Louisiana.
true copy:
GBo. e. BovRR,
Secretary of State.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-03-23

ANECDOTES OF STANT0N.-Edwin Stanton
could snub fine lady who demanded a
favor of him in behalf of her position; but
he could not turn away from woman with
faded face and faded garments, who came
to him for human help. An aged mother
came trembling into his presence to make
come request in behalf of soldier son.
She was received kindly, listened to
patiently, and replied to fav0rably. Then,
coming back TO herself, the poor woman
was SO overpowered by what she had done,
and the awful presence of the great war
minister, that in her confusion, she seemed
not to know how 10 get out Of
the room. Mother, let me show
you the way" said Mr.. Stanton, as he
opened the door. and walked by her side
through the halls TO the street, with more
reverence than he would have shown to a
queen. Mary Walker-who it is charitable
to believe is insane in her vanity-beaieged
the War Department for breyet, as due TO
her for service rendered during the war.
Secretary Stanton, aware that the women
who truly served their country in the war
did not come into public offices to demand
officers brevets, refused her request.
Whereupon the poor creature declared that
she would have justice. She "would 20 to
the country!' "Very well, madame,
think you had better go there said the
Iaconic Secretary, as he turned his back
upon her .-New York Independent.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-03-23

The late massacre of the Piegan Indians,
with the disclosure of its atrocities, has
brought out General Sherman in state
ment charging the responsibility upon Cen
eral Sully, Notwithstanding Suily's denun-
Citations of the horrible affair. The facts,
briefly stated, appear to be these: General
Sheridan, in military Charge of all that
Northwestern region to the Rocky Noun
tain5, suggested to General Sherman that it
would be good thing to pounce upon and
"strike' some of those hostile Blackfeet
gangs in their winter quarters: that General
sully seconded the proposition: that General
sherman approved this suggestion; that Colo
mel Baker accordingly was detailed with a
strong force against the Piegans in their win
ter encampment; and that, without much dis.
elimination in favor of age. sex or condition,
he made fearful slaughter of the Piegane en-
caInpment, men, women and children. Gen
erai De Trobiand, also in command out
there, thinks that this affair entities Colonel
Baker to promotion. We think, if the facts
are as reported, that this shocking massacre
calls TOR a court martial b. order of the Pres
ident and an investigation by order of Con-
gress.-Nea1 York Herald.
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THE GOOD FELLOWS.
Grand lodge Of Louisiana.

Grand lodge Of Louisiana.
Vincent Planellas, N. H. G. Master.
A. L. Tissot, r. H. by. G. Master.
Joseph Planellas, r. H. Sr. G. Warden.
2. Relimpio, L. H. Jr. G. Warden.
Julien Michel, r. H. Grand Chaplain.
Manuel Truch, Z. H. Grand Treasurer.
A. A. Canon, &. H. Grand Secretary.
A. Cast, r. II. Grand Tyler.
Grand Masters address: Corner st. Louis
and Dauphine streets.
Liberal Lodge. No. ..
Jose Planellas. W. Grand.
Jose Suares, W. V. Grand.
Henry Touvin, W. Secretary.
V. Planellas, VI. Treasurer.
J. Relimpio, Sr. Warden.
B. Ojeda, Jr. Warden.
A. Carlo, ST.. Tyler.
A. Marti il. Tyler.
N. Pelayo, Financial Secretary.
Lodge Esperance. No. zD.
W. Grand, Julien Michel.
w. Grand, Eliacin Levy.
". Chaplain. Constant Mandry,
W. Secretary, E. Mondieght.
". Treasurer, G. Cast.
W. Sr. Warden, J. l.. Bariac.
". Jr. Warden, Z. Gilly.
w. Sr. Tyler, ]. Gratard.
". Jr. Tyler,
Meets every first and third Fridays, at
Polar Star Hall, st. Louis street.
Harmony Lodge, No. IL.
Liberal Lodge meets on the second and
ourth Tuesdays Of each month, in Polar
Star. Hall, St. Louis street, near Exchange
alley.
Meets on the first and third Saturdays Of
each month. in Polar Star Hall.
E. A. Louis, W. Grand.
E. o. Calvin, W. v. Grand.
Henry Grass, W. Chaplain.
Z. A. Chauviere. W. r. Secretary.
E. F. Scbnell, w. J. Secretary.
G.. We'll, w. Treasurer.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-03-23

Among the well.known men elected to
the New Hampshire Legislature are Hon.
Ira 'Perley. General James Wilson, of
keehe, the distinguished wing orator of
thirty years ago, :. Wadleigh, ESQ.,, of
Milford, who took leading position in the
last House through his forensic ability, Sam
uei III. Wheeler, Esq. of Dover, Speaker of last
year, and very likely will be this year. unless
come ambitious aspirant gets the start of
him, James 0. Adams, of the Manchester
Mirror, and s. d. Lord, ESQ.,, Of Manches-
ter. Six Representatives are returned as
labor reformers. They will hardly be able
to hold Nny balance of power, unless it be
between the two factlono Of the Democratic
party.
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NOTE By THE SECRETARY OF
STATE.

No. 96-An act revising the statutes of q
general character.
No. 97-An act revising The Civil Code.
No. 98-An act revising the Code OF
Practice.
{The above acts will not be published in
the official journal, but will be promulgated
in book form.)
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Errnta.

Acts Nos. SO and SO, as published in the
REPUBLICAN of March 20, 1870, should be
numbered respectively Nos. loo and 10l, in
the order of their approval.
GEO. E. BOVEE,
Secretary of State.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-03-23

T IEBIG's COMPANY'S EXTRACT
IL of Meat secures great economy and convenience
in housekeeping, and excellence in cooking. None
genuine without the signature Of Baron Lebig, the
inven tor and OF DR.. MAX Won Pettenkossr dale
gate, Z. j. HIATT e 90.
fe4-Su IS Tc1cupito1.ss s.-eet.
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LAWS OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA

PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY.l
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affirm, as the case may be), that prior to
the first day of January. eighteen hundred
and sixty-eight, favored the execution OF
the laws OF the United States, popularity
known as the reconstruction acts OF Con-
gress, and openly and actively assisted the
loyal men Of the State in their efforts to re.