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The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1871-12-02

A Scotch minister told his neigh
Dor that he spoke two hours and
a half the Sunday previous.
"Why, minister, were you not tired
to death?' asked the neighbor.
cav, nae,' said he, II was as
fresh as a rose, but 4G would have
done your heart good to see how
tired the congregation was.n
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1871-12-02

Here is q sample paragraph, show
ing the style which the Chicago
Times considers latest and best:
Mrs. Patience Opedoick, ofGrass
Lake, is one hundred years of age,
and Revolutionary pensioner. She
eats without the use of spectacles, and
can bake bread in four languag ges."
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1871-12-02

Few '9ast words' were more strik-
ingly appropriate than those of the
California; *stage-driver, who, Oh his
death-bed,, was visited by a brother
"whip.' Said he, Bill, Pm on the
down grade and can't reach the
brake.' It was a California con-
ductor who said, on his death bed,
"This c1ss is about to pass in his
checks for examination by the Great
Cashier"
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1871-12-02
BZssass's Grocery Store,
Noarz 4bo ola ITn;o,, HofnT

Bysxass's Grocery Store,
- Near the Old Union Hotel, =.
On Main Street, opelousas,
Has Just been re-stocked with new supply
of Fresh Groceries, Western Produce, &c,
recently selected in New Orleans, by the pro-
pfietor himself This stock consists partly of
Flour, Bacon, Hams, Butter, Lard,
Canned Fruits, Oysters Lob
sters, Sardines, Salmons,
Wines and Liquors of
all kinds, and
CORN, OATS AND BRAN
49,. Also, .-.
PEEUX and SHINGLES.
Terms Cheap for CASH! se23-3m
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1871-12-02

1t is mated that about 5000
shipwrecN@ occurred last year, and
about 2,Ns0 of them Oh the coast of
England.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1871-12-02

The way to quarrel with a wife is
to wait until she is at her toilet pre-
paratory to going out. She will be
sure to ask you if her bonnet is
straight. Remark that the lives of
nine-ter' IS of the women are passed
in thin. lg whether their bonnets
are straight, and wind up with the
remark that you never knew but one
woman WI } had common sense about
her. VII will ask you who that
was. You will, with a sigh, reply,
"Ah! never mind.' Wife will ask
you why you did not marry her. You
say, abstractedly, "Ah, why, in
deed?" The climax is reached by
this time, and a regular row is sure
to follow. =,
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1871-12-02

Notice to ALI.
NJ practice Of medicine for the present. All
persons indebted to me are requested to come
forward and make payment by the 18th of
DECEMBER proS., otherwise collections
win be made according to law. Claims against
me should be presented at once.
.s. DIR. B. H. WHITNEY.
Il Washington, Nov 25th. 1s71-3t.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1871-12-02

Printers Observation-Disclosures
by faith.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1871-12-02
NFFICE LOUISIANA BRANCH,
MOUND CITY
MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI.

OtEICERS:
JAMES B. EADS, President.
A. NJ. BR1TTON, Vice President
S. w. LOMAX, Secretary.
C. G. NJ. HATTON, General Agent
UISIANA BRA CH,
Agency, SO Carondelet St., New Orleans.
OFFICERS:
+. Ell. HATCH, President.
E. r. MERRICk, Vice President.
B. B. SHINES, Secretary and State Agent
MEDICAL EXAMINERS:
J.N. FOLWELL, NJ. D.
J. B. RITCHlE, NJ. D.
DIRECTORS:
E. T. Merrck, O. II. Mouton,
James Jackson, Robort Hare,
L. A. Wilt, Thomas FrltzWlllam.
T. Ii. Hatch, Octave Voorhies,
3. B. SHINES.
JUDGE ADOLPHE GARRIGUEs,
Agent for the Parish Of ST. Landry.
All kinds of LIFE POLICIES issued by
this Company.
Nov. 4, 167l-1y.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1871-12-02
.BOOfs syaeey Shoes !.

HgHE undersigned has just returned from
IL New Orleans with anew.supply of Boot
and Shoe materials. His customers win find
him at his usual stand on Landry street, be-
tween Court and Main streets, Opelousas,
where lie will be pleased to attend to their
pedal wants. Ladies' Shoes also made.
Prices moderate.
B. PEFFERKORN.
May 27-tf,
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1871-12-02

An old German farmer, named
Peter Mock, at q late court day at
Grayson, KY, was a party in a suit
in which d jury was empanneled.
The judge asked Peter if he objec-
ted to any one on the jury. EYES,"
said Peter, earnestly, g object ter
Pill Franklin" "Why, Bill Frank.
lin is not Oh the jury said the
judge. "Yell, don't care tam,
chudge; [ objects ter Pill franklin
anyway; he's meddling NIT my pis.
ness all der time, and objects ter
Pill Franklin on principle all der
time.' His objection couldn't be
considered under the circumstances.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1871-12-02
III .NseaC StO7'es

Grocc1.ies!. GrocerieS!!!
FNHE undersigned has just arrived from
/ New Crleans, with well selected stock
of Fresh Groceries, and has opened at the
corner of Bellevue and Court streets, oppo.
site the big Mortar" where he has and will
keep on hand, among other things, the fol,
lowing:
Flour, Lard
Coffee, Sugar,
Hams. Shoulders,
Pork, ".< Beef,
Cigars, s Pipes,
81 Candies,
TOBACCO,
(Chewing and Smoking,)
Pure Wines and Liquors!
&c Il
His friends and acquaintance and the pub
lie generally are invited 20 give him call.
.sft II sss, w. R.4COCHRAN.
July 8tf
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1871-12-02

SHARP SHooT1NG.-Thef following
dialogue On "sharp shooting" quietly
took place between a Virginia and
a Yankee pickett &c [ say can you
fellows shoot ~
"Wall, | reckon we can, some.
Down in Mississippi we can knock q
bumble-bee of a thistle bow at three
hundred yards"
"Oh, that amt nothing to the way
we shoots up in Varmont. | belon-
ged to amilitary company. ther with
q hundred men in each company,
and we went out for practice every
week. The cap'n draws us up in
single file, and sets a cider barrel
rolling down the hill, and each man
takes his shot at the bung- hole as it
turns up. Itisafterwards examined,
and if there is a shot didn't go in the
bunghole the number who missed it
is expelled. [ belonged to the COM
pany telf years. \and there amt been
nobody expelled yet"
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1871-12-02
For Kent

. For. Kgaet.
A DESIRABLE BUSINESS LOCATION
N on Main Street, in the center of Opelou-
sas. Apply to CHAS. N. EALER.
0pelousas, April !, 1s7l-tf.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1871-12-02

an 600
90
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1871-12-02

AL other goods at similar prices.
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-09


larly appropriate one, apart from the recog-
nized ability of the Judge. He is probably
the only member of the House who was NOM
mated upon Civil Service platform. When
asked to be a candidate for another term, he
wrote letter in which he said: IF the ac-
ceptance of the nomination is to be under
stood as implying willingness on my part to
longer act as an employment agent, must.
beg leave to decline the honor" He recon-
mended that the Convention should approve
a civil service bill, and instruct its candidate
to make the principle of such measure his
rule of action, or to pass resolution depre-
eating the interference of Representatives in
the selection of subordinate employees in pub
lie offices and workshops. The Convention
strongly sustained his views. The Republic
can portion of the Civil Service Committee
is curiously made up of men who are disap-
poin ed in the organization OF the standing
committees, and failed to get the chairman
ships they thought they ought to have.
This fact, however, makes the Committee a
strong one, by reason of the number OF men
upon it who had reasonable expectations OF
getting leading places on other Committees.
A majority of its members are understood to
be warmly in favor of some reform in the Civ
| il Service. The Committee will at once be-
Gin work. As basis for its action, Mr.. Will
! lard received to-day, the Jenckes bill of the
| last Congress. s 4"
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-09

Petsrson's Counterfeit Detector is at hand.
The heaviesto of the autumn trade is about over
and the harvest of our retail dealers is fast ap-
preaching. This month will witness the holiday
purchases, and in this busy time, storekeepers
anc their assistants cannot scan the money ten
dered them too closely. Passers of counterfeit
money invariably avail themselves of the hur-
ry' hustle, and confusion attending the transac-
ton OF large business, to pass off their bo-
gus money. No counting house or cashiers
desk should now be without Peterson's Counter
felt Detector.
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-09
Political Notes.

Allison is said to have fair prospect of de
from Iowa.
The present Legislature of Kentucky is to
elect United States Senator. Among the
candidates are Messrs. Beck, McCreery, Gar
rett Davis, Judge William Lindsey, Governor
Bramlette, General Marshall, Judge Stanton.
The Peoria Ill.) Reuieao interprets the
Passive policy after this fashion: "Some of
the Republican press are inclined to fling at
the new idea of the Democrats in regard to
Passivism. We think it is the smartest thing
that they can do. Indeed, they derive it
from that truly American game, Euchre.
When man has nothing in his hands, he
signs heavily, and says, 4 pass leaving his
opponent to name the trump. Having been
heavily Euchred' in times past, it is an evil
dence of returning reason for them to pass
aud allow their adversaries to take the mia
tive step.'
The latest Illumination of John Quincy
Adams receives the approval of the St. Louis
Republican which publishes it; but no other
Democratic paper endorses it. 1t must be
evident that the present generation will not
be favored with a third President in the Adj
ans line
1t takes long time to get correct informa-
tion of elections in the South. 1t was an
nounced some time since that there was bare
.ly Republican majority in Mississippi, but
the Official count shows a Republican MAORI
~ OF zo'ooo on the popular vote, and Re-
publican majority in the Legislature. on Joint
ballot, Of twenty-eight
Mr.. Andrew johnson is opposed to the pas
sive policy. He thinks that the surrender Of
the Democratic organization. would be the
surrender of the Constitution, besides render
ing null and void his celebrated Saving round
the crcle''
The General Assembly of Virginia is COM
posed as follows: There are one hundred
and thirty-two members in the House, thirty
Three of whom are Radicals In the Sena.e
there are forty, three members, ten of whom
are Radicals, and three of the ten are negroes
MS makes the whole number of Conserva-
avs' one hundred and thirty-two, and of Rad
icals forty-three.
ecolored Republican, is what the
ie"'e p"p.' IN Chicago calls Senator Trum-
pul' "ni0 ~ content to fix upon Sammy
Tildcn the appellation of ga, 49, -
Democrat" The n Y. Co,,,aa-.1 - o Wi
it is great mistake to speak of Tnda~ o"y'
invisible green'' Democrat, for At 49,
Rochester Convention he fairly earned the
right to be called ''visibly green 'un.''
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-09

If there are good reason why Senator Sum-
ner should not have the Craftsmanship of the
Senate Committee on Foreign Af1irs, 1T is
too bad that the place can't be filled By some
other man than Simon Cameron. 1t is ma
tional disgrace that man upon whose char
acter stain has been placed by resolution
not yet been expunged should hold so promi-
nent and responsible position.
THE base attempt of the Democrats of Wy
oming to disfranchise the women of that ter
ritory because they vote the Republican tick
ct in the exercise of an independent judg-
ment will be thwarted. Gov. Campbell tele-
graphs that they cannot pass the act of repeal
over his veto
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-09

GENERAL BANKS will introduce in the House
Monday, bill framed to give effect to that
portion OF the Presidents message relating to
American citizens holding slaves in foreign
countries. The first section makes such pos
session OF human property misdemeanor,
which the second section Furnishes by alienation
from all the rights and privileges of American
citizenship. The third section requires all ap-
pllcants for naturalization to make oath that
they are not owners of or interested in slaves
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-09
WALDO COUNTY.

The Belfast Journal says on Friday, Mr.
Aaron Nickerson, who lives on the Augusta
road. fell through the scaffold of his barn,
striking upon the edge of plank, by which
several of his ribs were broken.
The Belfast Journal says during the recent
cold spell hammer which was left over night
in Marshalps corn storehouse on the wharf, was
found in the morning with dead mouse at
tached to it. 1t was found that his tongue was
frozen to the iron, and in that position he had
died. On examination the tongue of another
one was found similarly attached, but being a
mouse of more energy, he had pulled it out and
departed
YORK COUNTY.
Haley's tallow factory in Saco, was destroyed
by fire last Tuesday night No insurance.
The Biddeford Union says the buildings in
that city which were in the line of the extern
sion of the B. & NJ. r. R., by whom they were
purchased, have been nearly all removed.
The Union ssays on Monday afternoon, Mr.
Joseph d. Emery, of the firm OF Perkins
Emery. machinists, their shop being on Gooch
| half inches below the shoulder, while at worl
on the shaft extending from the shop to Shan
| on's mill.
IN GENERAL.
| The annual meeting of the Board of Trustees
| of the Maine Insane Hospital was holden il
| Augusta last Thursday. The reports of tn,
several officers were received, examined ant
| approved, and the various accounts made III
and settled. DR.. w. B. Lapham of Augusta
| was again chosen chairman OF the board, ant
| Dr. j. Il. Gilman of Portland, Secretary TIL
| resignation of Rev. DR.. Kicker, as chaplain O
the institution, was received and accepted, an,
| Rev. G. +. Penney, was appointed to fill tn
place. Mr. VIM. Mclaughlin of Pembroke
was chosen clerk of the the Hospital
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-09

PRETTY good story is told of citizen of
Elizabeth N. j., who went to the cars on
thanksgiving Day to see his daughter off
Having secured seat for her, he left the car
and went round to her. window to say parting
word While he was passing out the daughter
left the seat to speak to a friend, and at the
same time a prim-looking lady who occupied
Unaware of the important changes inside, our
venerable friend hastily put his face up to the
window, and hurriedly exclaimed: zone more
kiss, sweet pet. 3" In another instant the point
OF OF a blue cotton umbrella caught his seductive
lips, accompanied by the passionate Injunction:
" Scat, you gray-headed wretch He scat
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-09
STATE NEWS.
ANDRosooeGIN COUNTY,.

!
| The Lewiston Journal says as the passenger
tram Wednesday afternoon approached Barker )
| Mills, son of Mr.. Dan. Whittum driving a
span OF horses in farm wagon, was a short
distance from the track Finding that his
horses were so much frightened that he coull
not hold them, he started forward endeavorine
to cross before the train. The horses lust clear
e ed the track, the engine hitting the wagon. The
aorce OF the blow broke the pole and badly
smashed the wagon. By some means the horses
Were thrown down by the conclusion and one of
them was badly injured. The Young man re
celved severe scalp wound and bruises on his
mead and on one hip, but was comfortable Thurs
day morning <--t5 CIV
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
The Kennebec Journal says Capt. Clement
Skoltield of Harpswell, was badly injured on
Tuesday night last, by being thrown from his
wagon: He was riding alone from Brunswick
TO his home IN Harpswell, and when short dis
lance from the village the roclero of his carriage,
broke, throwing him out breaking his shoulder
and bruising his face and other parts of his ner
son badly. When found he was lying in thu,
road and his horse standing beside him. Capt
Skolfeld is about 20 years of age, and this acct
dent may result in his permanent disability.
The Bridgton Neaos hears it rumored that the
old ODD Fellows Encampment is about to be
revived in that village by members of the
Bridgton, Lowell and Brownfeld Lodges
The NeDs says on Friday evening, Nov. 23d.
some unknown gentry blessed with sweet teeth
anu fingers, GlteIeu Une D6e-n0uSG OF Mr.
Samuel H. Dawes of Harrison, and proceeded
to carry off one of his well stocked hives; but
forgetting to take the bottom of the hive also
the comb and honey began to drop out, follow
ed by the disturbed inhabitants, who shortly
caused the thieves to drop the hive and beat a
hasty retreat, their minds doubtless strongly
imbued with the sad reflection that the way of
the transgressor is hard.
PENoBsCoT COUNTY.
Turkeys were selling in Bangor market at 16
a IS cents per pound on Thursday
A horse was sold at auction in Bangor Thurs |
day morning for 50, and it wasn't good day |
for horses, either.
Mr.. A. P. Meservey, furniture painter in
Bangor, was removing some inf1amable materi-
al from stove where he had been heating it,
last Thursday, when it boiled over on the hot
stove and took fire. The flames rose nearly to
the ceiling and the burning substance ran out,
covering his hand and wrist, but de-
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-09

by what right does President Grant as
sumo to forbid all people of this country
dies? No authority exists in this country to
punish even the commission of crime in any
foreign land, much less to forbid Americans
from making any particular investments in
other countries. ord Times.
The argus copies the above with evident
approval The old pref udces win still declare
themselves in spite of the requirements OF
prudence. Democratic papers cling to such
fragments of slavery as can be found in the
world with a surprising warmth of affection.
Buying slaves is sharply contrasted with "the
commission of crime,' and is alphabetically
called 'making particular investments in 9TH
er countries -
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-09
DEPARTURE OLE OCEAN STEAMERS
MARINE NEWS.
PORT OF PORTLAND.

1855 Friday, Dec. g.
ARRIVED.
Steamer o1use, Muligan, Halifax, NS-passengers
and mdse to John Porteous.
Steamer New England, Field, FIN st John, NIB, via
Eastport for Boston.
Sch Rio, Nutter Boston, to load for Branford, Ct.
Sch Royal Oak, Benson, Boston.
Sch Tangent Verrill, Boston.
Sch Emeline, Roberts, Wiscasset.
Schs Glide, Miller, and Henry Carter Bangor for
Boston, y
Sch Alexander, Ryder, Bangor for Boston.
Sch Hero, Foss, Bangor for Lynn
Sch Magnet, Parker, Augusta for Gloucester
Schs Jas Nichols, Child, and VIM Prentiss Flacg
Damariscotta for Boston. ee'
Sch NJ Sprou Poland, Damariscotta for Boston.
Sch Loduskia Means, Ellsworth for Boston.
CLEARED.
Barque Ida E, (B1) Doane, st John, NB-John Por-
teous.
Brig Hyperion, Woodbury., Matanzas-J D Lord.
Sch Lindsey Hamilton, Boston-S Kicker
Sch Sea Flower, Seavey, Rockland-Bunker Bros.
Sch City Point, Orchard Rockland, load for Nor
fok-,J Nickerson
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-09
The New York Post saws.

For practical efforts to reform the civil SER
vice the Speaker could not have selected a com
mittee which could promise better unless all
indications are deceptive. Mr. Kelley was
elected on reform platform of his own sug-
gestion. Mr.. Willard Yesterday introdnced a
bill for reforming the civil service, and Messrs.
Hooper and Perry, we believe, are earnest sup
porters Of change in the present iniquitous
system of employing government officers. of
the democrats, Mr.. Marshall is sincere re-
former, and Messrs Holman and Wood. if for
no other reason, their party cannot expect to
control the offices. Supported by such a COM
mittee the administration, if it is sincere, can
effect thorough reform in the civil service.
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-09

MARCELLUs EMERY will begin his little
enterprise of making Bangor ''the second city
of New England by issuing the first number
of the Daily Commercial on the LIST of Janua-
ry. If Mr.. Emery, while in the prosecution
Of this work, has moments leisure now and
then he will find it for his advantage to devise
remunerative, in city which is not get the
second in New England and already has an
excellent daily that supplies all the reasonable
wants of the community
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-09

THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMITTEE
Washington dispatch says:
~ The appointment of Judge Kelley to the
clvn Service Special Committee, is particu-
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-09

row. for Boston, ldg; Western Sea, HARDING and
Schamyl Snow, for do; Mary G Dyer, Hopkins, for
New York; brfgs f Eaton, Elwood. and Giles Dor
ing Pinkham, for United States; M M Williams,
At Cadz 18th uls, brigs Kodiak, Downing, and L
Staples, Showers, unc.
days; Frank Howard, DermOtt wig cargo
AT asaeusz oath ult, schs n Marrett, Reed for o.
New York Dec &c; Old Chad, McClntock, and Z II
Dresser, Reed, for Charleston days.
Sid FIN Havana 30th ut, brigs Sullivan, Perry, and
Nellie Clifford, Littlefeld, Pensacola; Torrent, lib
belts, Baltimore LIST inst, A II Curtis, Merriman Tor
Delaware Breakwater.
Cid at Matanzas 18th ult brig VIM Robertson, Cur
It's, Pensacola.
Ar at St John, NIB, 9Th inst, sch X Howard, How
ard, Portland
Cid 9Th, brig Daisy Boynton, Appleton, Cardenas;
sch w Fl Mailer, Crowley, New York.
--latest by European steamerl
Cid at Liverpool 9th ut, Monetta, Fosset for New
Orleans. Af4 e.E
Ar at London 23d Velocity, Adams New York
Sid FIN Deal 23d, Ernestne, for st John, NIB.
At Beaumaris 10Th ult, Lizzie Moses, Cox, from
Liverpool for New Orleans.
Ar at Bristol 23d. Isaac Lincoln Merriman, Balti-
more, (has been ashore) 10. -'..H- az
Sid i'm Gloucester 2ith Daphne, Fountain, for
CID at Cardiff 22d ult, Scotia. Drummond, Yobo-
hama; 23d, Franklin, Hassell, New Orleans
Ar at Dublin 9th, Argentine, Atwood, from Bull
Sid I'm St Alchaels 18th ult, D B Everett, Hooper
New York.
Sid FIN Marseillos goth, Sandy Hook Barstow, fol
Havana.
Ar at Gibraltar 10th ult, Helena, Potter, Leghorn
| and cid for Boston.
| Sid I'm Ha7re 23d, Aanie Gray, Moore, Savannah.
Sid I'm Flushing Roads goth, Nimbus, Kelley, fo
| Tybee, Ga. -
SPOKEN.
| Dot 20, lat 1917 N, lon % 40 w, ship F Thayer
! from Liverpool for Philadelphia. L
Nov I, lat N, Ion 49, ship James Wright, from
| Cardiff for Singapore.
| Now lat.3l, ion 35, barque Henry Knight, from
| Arlrossan for Philadelphia.
Nov o. lat &c 50, Ion 90, barque Purington from
| Ardrossan for New York.
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-09
MARRIED.

In this city, Dec. 6, by Dr. H. A. Lamb, Charles
Doughty and Miss Catharine Berry, both of Port
land .-AfHNf sf..sHs
In BidSeford, Dec. Z, by Rev. s. +. Wetherbee, Mel
vile 1. Miken and Miss Martha A. Pillsbury, both
of Scarboro.
In Bi b Dec .. by Rev. s. F. Metherbee,
In Topsham, Nov. 90, Charles Gould, Of Portland,
and Miss Lima L. White, of L.
In Brunswick, Nov. %, Levi Toothaker and Rachel
Mariner. . 9E&. @@ AE @ta
In Brunswick, Nov. 80, VIM. II. Rich and Clara f.
Rich, both of Harpswell.
The Portland daily press., 1871-12-09
MEMORANDA.

Barque Caroline Small, which was reported sunk
in the English Channel by collision, passed on
the 10Th ult, about 50 miles SW of Scy Islands, by
barque Velocity, at London from New York. Part Of
the sails were set and blowing to pieces and her bull
warks were stove and injury done to her bows,
but otherwise she appeared to be in good trim and
good condition.
Brig Nigretta, of Stockton, from Cardiff for New
York, which has been reported wrecked on Braunton
Sands, proves to be in good order and expected
to come off the sd ut about 200 tons coal having
beed thrown out.
1 Sch Sea Queen, from Philadelphia for Portland
with coal, is ashore at Quogue, Ii. H5ats5N
d. Sch Kate Foster, (of CherTyfelD Harraden, from
Jacksonville TOR Boston, put into Vineyard Haven 9th
with loss of part of deck load and crew badly frost
bitten.
Sch Isis, Bullock, from Port johnson for Portland
which put into Newport, leakg, will discharge and
winter at that port.
Sch Challenge, of Boothbay, from New York for
Portland with pipe clay, will probably discharge and
winter at Newport.