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TERMS; sle 90 PER ANHUl
WHOLE NUMBER Id

4 TenRessees. Tennessees 625s; vi
/ new 63; Louisianas IS, new So: L
69, eights 80; Alabama eights SIS
Georgia skies 70, sevens SS; NORTH
AN new %; South Caralinas 50,
NEW YORK, December 9-SteaE
Brooklyn, hence for Liverpool, W.
to, partially disabled proceed
canvas. The mails aRdipart of
gers were transferred 20 the Ham,
An oil refinery ct Graen Point "
to-day. Loss 81, 900, 900.
Lieutenant Governor David
dead.
Thomas Riel's papeEmill, at Ne
has been burned.
NEW YORK, January 9.--Arrix (:
ship LadOna, from New Orleans.
out: Steamship City of Cork.
NEW YORK, January 9.-The nj
committee to receive the FeRian B
by the steamship Cuba, met TODAY.
O'Gorman presiding. A COMMITTEES
pointed to solieis subscriptions.
which viii be applied to the substau
lief and comfort of the 0ljects of
mOnstFation.
Especial to. the New York wo "a
VERSAILLES, January 81 b
Reid, United States .conslh at Par !, 4
interviews yesterday with Bisr ~
subsequently left for London. Ie
that Minister Wasllburne and T. \
man are'weH. He. says there 9 g
hundred and fifty Americans in n
American aAbuklnce corps is "a
efficient service. The bOmbardInen
ribly noisy, bat iadecisive.
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Chamber Of Cnm.nerre

The New Orleans Chamber of Commerce
held its meeting last evening for the annual
election of officers.
The meeting was called to order at seven
o'clock, the President, Mr.. George. A. Eos
dick, occupying the chair, and Mr.. William
Cooper acting as secretary in tee absence
of Mr.. Waugh.
The Chamber then proceeded to an cleo
ton of officers for the ensuing year, and
the following gentlemen were chosen:
President, Mr.. j. H. Ogleshy; First Vice
President, Colonel j. T. Tucker; Second
Vice President, Mr.. E. Newman; Secretary
and Treasurer, Mr.. w. NJ. Burwell.
The following committees were then ap-
pointed:
Committee on Arbitroto7s-E. Fl. Sum
mers, chairman; Messrs. NJ. J. Smith. W.
Cooper, D. w. c. SandtOrd, A. H. Peale, j.
II. Polhaus.
Committee on Appcals-George A. FOsdick,
chairman; Messrs. w. B. Schmidt, Joseph
West, +. Doihonde, Moses Greenwood.
ErecVtire COmmitee-G. L. Laughland.
chairman; Messrs. J. Prudhomme, j. L..
Dunnica, C. E. Slayback, Jules Vairin.
Committee on ObStructiOnS-G. l.. Laugh
land, chairman; Messrs N. J. Smith, j. s.
COpes, j. Highly, Alfred Mouton.
The annual report of Mr.. A. Waugh, late
secretary and treasurer, was read, received
and adopted.
A resolution offered by Mr.. Moses Green
wood, rendering the thanks of the Chamber
of Commerce to the retiring officers, was
unanimously adopted.
A resolution was offered bv Mr.. l.. j.
Higsby to the effect that our Senators and
Representatives in Congress be requested TO
give their aid to obtain subvention for
postal service from the Atlantic and gulf
ports to certain ports in Europe and Amer
lea, and also to so amend the navigation
laws as to obtain the registration OF foreign
vessels Except for cOaStwise trade) in the
commercial marine of the United States.
As the present meeting had been called
expressly and solely for the annual election
of officers. on motion, it was resolved to lay
over the resolution Of Mr. Highly to the next
meeting.
The meeting then adjourned.
We learn that the late able secretary of
the chamber, Dir. Waugh, having declined
a reelection the choice Of Mr.. Burwell was
a deserved compliment to that gentleman.
and testimony of the high appreciation,
by the Chamber of Commerce, of his un-
wearied and intelligent zeal in promoting
every object calculated to enhance the COM
mercial prosperity of New Orleans and the
valley of the Mississippi.
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decease the same to go to the children of
Mary X. Matthews in equal shares
To his sister, Nary R. Matthews, he gives
all personal property in the house occu-
pied by her at the time of his death, allow
ing her to give such presents and keepsakes
as she may choose.
To Ann, % fsithful colOred servant of the
family, he leaves a policy of insurance,
S5OOO in the louisiana. Equitable Life In
surance Company, the income to be paid
her half yearly during her life, and at her
death the whole amount to sink into the
residue of his estate. He gives so, 900, in
trust, and the revenues therefrom. to the
maintenance, clothing and education of the
children of his deceased brother Allan, and
when of age each to receive equal shares of
the principal. All the rest of his estate he
leaves to hss sister, Mrs. Matthews, with in
structions to give to her daughter COrdel;a
$5OO upon her marriage.
sixth Dlssnict Court.
In this court came up Yesterday the
suit of Hodge Va, Given, Watts e. Co.,
which involves tAe question of responsi-
olllty OF merchants, acting in a fduciary
capacity.
A special jury of merehants had been
summoned to try this case, but an objectloA
having been raised, they were discharged
by Judge Colicy and the case proceeded
with before the Judge alone.
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LONDON.
The Standard on the Alaban 4 Z
Decree of the GOVerDmenG Of /

The Standard on the Alaban I q
Decree of the Government Of r
LONDON, January 9.-The Stttndrl
mates, editorially, if the now AiaIa
gotiatiORs fail, tho faula vii b
America.
A dispatch from Frankfort on-i
says petitions have been forwaT led
William, at Versailles, praying hiu
spect the historical titls of thai cit
the scene of his coronation as EN-
Germany.
LONDON, January 9.-The govern
Paris has issued a decree annoua
consolidation of all military oraan
and the entire able-bOdied popuiat5
the regular army for the defenst
city. A commission has been aI,ps
carry out this decree, cOnsistinA
Governor of Paris, president and =
ers of forts, artillery and engineer
A Spanish republican insurt
broken out in Bamia, Grenada
meut is considered important.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-01-10
NEW ORLEANS TUESDAY,, JANUARY 10, 1871

tain Noble, Judge Heistand, Judge Curry,
Colonel Todd, Senators Campbell and
Pinchback. and Rev. j. Sella Martin. The
three hours of ratieAal eonviviality was
pleasantly ipteFmingled with patriotic
toasts and sentiments, and at the early
hour of eight o'clock the assembly broke
up.
Everything contributed to make the cele-
bration a happy one; and the early hour at
which the cOmpany dispersed was not from
wesriness and safety, but from Difference
to the great age Of the veterans, in whose
honor the celebration took place.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-01-10

SHERIFF's SALES OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
REAL EsrArE.-We call public attention to
the sales at auction to be made this day, at
noon, at the Merchants and Auctioneers'
Exchange, Royal street, by the Sheriff of the
parish of Orleans. Said sales comprise
l. Seven lots of ground, together with all
the buildings and improvements thereon,
situated in the First District, on Constance
and Orange streets; one Of said lots forms
the corner OF said two streets.
.. A lot of ground, together with ali the
buildings and improvements thereon, situ-
ated in the same district, on st. Joseph
street, between Magazine and Foucher
streets.
3, A. lot of ground, with all the buildings
and improvements thereon, situated in the
Second District, at the corner of Basin and
Toulouse streets.
Plans can now be seen at the exchange.
For full particulars and terms, see adver-
tisement.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-01-10
HAVANA
STATE of the Drarlle

state oil the B1aflzEt
HAVANA, january 7.-Sua
nominal; stock in warehouses az
Matanzas q 900 boxes and I10
Molasses heavy. Bacon declini
large supply. Coal oil deelin
4as reals, barrels Az reals.
supplied in kegs 1874 alS9s,
20k. Potatoes steady "a a.
Lumber: White pine in
SSG93. Pine pitch: Marked
500 30 so, Box shocks fr
reals. Empty hOgsheads in
Hoops: Long shaved in de
stores active. Freights dal1
Northern and Southwestern
heads of sugar. 81 62Is 0475s
molasses, So, Exchange on Cos
l7Ae; United States, sixty Gas
per cent discount; short sight
cent discount; gold, sixty daya
cent premium; short sight, Gao
premium.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-01-10

The public debt statement was yesterday
published on a double sheet for the first
time, the additional page having state
ment of bonls purchased by the Treasury
Department for the sinking apd special
fund. The new form contains additional
information arranged in methodical man
ner, and exhibits the good taste and .judg-
ment of the chief clerk, Mr.. j. II. Saville,
who has labOred hard to perfect the new
plan. The typographical appearance of the
the foreman Of the treasury printing Office.
So says the Washington Republican, and
having received from Collector Casey
copy of the double sheet, we agree with
that journal as to its typographical appear
ance.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-01-10
BERLIN.

Kips WilIian Telesraphs Ces.si
cess
BERLTN, January 9.-The King
to the Queen from Versailles, og,
Prince Frederick Charlss 81
victorious advance on lie AIaAa.
has been quiet in the north
tieth instant. The bOmbar,
proceeding favOrablY. The ba1
Naunes is on fire."
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-01-10
River InrelilGenee.
MARKETS.
DsmeseIc Markets.

NEw YORK, January 9, Evening -e
market firm and fairly active; sales
1850 bales; middling uplands l5l4c
Southern unchanged common 50 21
fancy and extra s. 7008 35. Whiks
at 9009lc. Wheat opened stead
closed lc higher, with an active 6xfsI
mand winter red and amber Wee tera
a SO. Corn a shade firmer; new
Pork unchanged; old $40 25a ~ 50
so 20 25. Beef quiet. Lard heavg
l2Iae. Naval stores fifm. Tall0
and steady at 8IR a. Sc. Elreighis
wheat, by sail, 6lsd; by steam, 7d, &
sail, Is Sd by steam, 3s Sd; cots
steam, 7s OILED.
CNCfNEATI, January a.-CottOn g
in fair demand; middling lfc. Flour
and in moderate demand; family
5 20. Wheat steady; red winter
| H.. Corn steady at 52a 53c. Rg8
and firm advanced to g0e. Oats unt
Hogs irregular, with q good dera
live at S6 75EB 6 80; dressed rathe
~. Green meats in good aemand, ii
higher shoulders 6a4c; sides &
lOAc. Mess pork neglected, but
so. Bulk meats dull and hard
mand; sales of shoulders at 2 lSa,
and clear sides held at GLE a I0e
almost unsalRbie; shoulders oifero
clear rib l0a&c; clear sides l1An
cured hams l5e. Whisky $50.
NEW YORK, January 3, Evenin
more active this afternoon--af
sharp AZ u " cent to stock broke
government dBalefB have mOneV
cent. Discounts continue dull
or no currency for anythis~ t
paper, which 10 quoted 81 1an
Cold hnotuated between Ilo
Governments advanced. pazfichla
able ca 'ala 8ixea 0t 1881 ii0A
1883 100; SIS Io8f '65e Oels
'67s l07s6, Ga l03h; 10
CHIcAeo' january
Wheal. 40. 8 ousaI clos
1 fcA. C1I Ne
IaH4 = UH ~
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-01-10

Bard's True Georgian, which few weeks
ago took down from the head of its oolumns
the name OF Grant as its candidate for the
Presidency in 1872, and hoisted that OF
John 4. Hoffman, Of New York, made its
farewell how to the public on Sunday week.
The Tammany candidate was too heavy
load to carry.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-01-10

When Jared Sparks entered Phillips
Exeter Academy, he walked all the way
from Connecticut. He carried his cow-hide
shoes under his arm until he reached the
village, when he stopped and put them on.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-01-10

A Paris correspondent writes; Gan the
animals iu the Geological Gardens have
been killed except the monkeys; these arc
kept alive from vague and Darwinian no
ton that they are our relatives"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-01-10

The Southern railroad companies in the
different States owe the government for
railway materials and rolling stock pur-
chased on credit after the close of the war
nearly $500. 900.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-01-10

General Schenck will resign his present
seat IN Congress about the tenth OF January.
and has taken passage for England on the
vaeaney Is likely 10 bs ordsred. His
eaaghter, hi4s Sakly. viii aoeonpanV him,
ths Other two daughters following d .Apra.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-01-10

According to retHrns made to the Probate
Court, the press, machinery, type, etc, of
the Cincinnati Daily TSmes we're appraised
at 100000, and good viii $4,000
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-01-10
FOR RENT.

DOR RENT-CoTToN PLANTATION IN THB
y Parish Of POint5 COupee, at HimmspOrt 10
eres tGcloeed and ready for cultivRtioni good
,rek dNelhnghOuse and cabins for labOrersi
otton GIN otableg and necessary outbuiidings for
pcs annnm, one-half payable in advance. Apply 70
dez5 4 SEYMOUR, No % CarOndelet street.
" OOMS TO REkT-CNB OR TWO FfNB
~ arge, airy, comfortably Furnished Rooms can
% bad IN private family, with or without board
WaeEe the French snd English languages are
poken, and free from the annoyance Of children,
eY applying At No al st. Ann street, corner OF
lerogny. The caFa pass within a few doors Of
ne house. Terms very moderate. oc90
3iOR RRNTs-PLRASAEr AND COMFORTABLE
.E furnlahed roeInA, without board, to rent ct
roee varying hOm ten to fifty dollars per
nSath Aprly & No. Il4 st. Charles street, corner
~ Nofta- aus
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NEW YORK.

6ssrernnents Advaueed-soaiherns s-~
Dali.
NEW YORK, 5anuary 8. evening r
more active to-day. Sterlinr steady ~
Gold 1l0.s 0Il0ss. Gorar.i .slfs esIv a
h0h. kive-tWentiea ct hos.
osnthern securities roly dun.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-01-10
BY GRAPH.
LATEST NEWS FROM ALL POINTS

PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-01-10
REWARDS,


49, ess{2 reward wa b paid for the arrest and
~, n shiq ST n, IT Clarion i " liilaIns.
HF9 caetuaittat tie lels1tf fsfee.saa %
LlfltEN8 NkNK
UAMAE gkNN
~ HANK an hzfHnsfl
st-4 teeanoef "a -. elf pt
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TINtTED STATES
LAND WARRANTS

Wasted as 1sS GravIer street.
-. RULEPR MORBL. Brokers.
MI AN4tln--A SITUATION AS RNTRY CLBRK.
ss,.s W aaalAt In once, 70 copy or to do other
k,s,itas by gentleman accustomed 70 such
and who Is willing to Be- generaIIv t,sefsil
-''...eae aEa hastngs, City PostoRiea. delS
sHN1s WANTED IN ALL PARTS
oF FHK
sa.ea siates, 70 sell l. Y. Deforest Co.'S
Alamiaurn Geld Jewelry. =
eafHN aEe making $500 to s3g0 per week selling
:, y. l9lu sewelry. The best imitati0n OF gold
f " n - M,.,1eNpfel. i has the exact color, which It
sasAane and stands the test OF tks ytrozysEt
~ n4 gne eall ten Il ffom gold only by Wslsns
n 3 ts nm lold being about one-tenth lighter
st -oIestAt 4 %. are ceiling their aOods f6r One
r.s< ~ ~ price gold ieNelrY is sold for and on
hEs-. @etHs ~ terua % ngents-one- quarter cash,
f'sSe f..s = tlirty sixty aud ninety DAYS We send
49, Nleline 70 act as agents ful aud con-.
N7.ss, stMent Of goods, cnnainting Of Reais
ii's q AeeAtla hndf1s and Genta' Chains Pima
y. y ~ n.stte 4uttcna, At1ds, etc. for 9l0O-a3S to
N f 4NFn THO goods are received the other asT5
AZ c1ss'.t elAt4 end ninety daga Partiea Wishing
AAslt 4eoeA and act A. agents win alidreas
n1 Il v. DkPunNHf 4 Co,
% and g Breadvay, New York.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-01-10

WANTEn.

M AN "A FKW POWER LOOM wBAvRRs
ntts, Aal mule sptnners. Immediate and perma.
e !, yr4ent 70 good operatives. Apply at
-es.ssice ieek-box NO 5sS, jaio iw
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-01-10
MISCELLANEC

Committee of ORkes Ames, Ca
Printers on a Strike in Sev
BosFoN, January 9.-A comnii
creditors of Oakes Ames & Co. re
their assets exceed liabilities &S
Creditors have granted an extension
seven per cent interest.
SAVANNAH, January, 9.-The newsi
printers in this city are on a strike for 81
cents per thousand ems. The proprieta
have refused to pay it. The price now
fifty cents, and the printers who work 4
full week make from thirty to fifty dollar
per week at that price.
WI.MINGToN, January 9.--An election f0i
ten aldermen took place to-day, resulting q
the election of the entire Republican ticS Set.
BALTIMORE, january 9.-The great bridge
over the Ohio at Parkersburg has been
completed at cost of 81 ,000, 900. Freight
and passenger trains cross regularly.
River IntelliGence.
SOUTHWEST Pass. January 9, r. M-Ba'
rometer 3O:35o. Wind northeast light.
No arrivals or departures.
NICKsBURG, January 9.-Passed IA
Natchez. at P, NJ. Down: Pargoud, a
p. M.
River falling. Weather clear and nles
ant.
LouIsvILEE, January 9.-The river =
tinues to reeede slowly, with tV.nt9
inches in the Indian chute and bort&
inches in the canal. Weather tIear
cold; mercury thirty-fve.
1t is reported that teams are CT SsiH
the ice at Bogg's Island.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-01-10

EIGHTH JANUARY CELEBRATION
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FOR SALE.


E1oR SALE.-A GEETLEMANs TURNOUT.
consisting Of 3 fast young Trotter, splendid
4 Lop Blgsyi Fine Harness, Robes, Blanket, Whip,
20. y D. sold on account Of departure. Price,
9Do Address @, at this otiice de3i
RAX ST. LOUIS LOTS. ON NICHOLSON
~ asenqe, extending from the New Orleans,
.tp1ale ARD ChattancOgA Railroad to the bay are
~ iot aale on easy terms, and at prices varying
soSt TWO hundred 70 one thousand dollars each
80. j. J. ABST0N,
esd im No. ~ Carondelet street.
IT0R sAI.k OK RENT.-A PLEASANT AND
~ NaluAeie property IN Lewisburg two hours run
loA NOV leans cottage house, Out-houscs, wharf
- h,nousa and spacious grounds. Win be sold
N fented 70 good tenant, very cheap. For price
W terms apply TO George q. Penn, Esd, Attorney
Law. NO q Exchange Place, room. No. 49, second
-1oor ho yellow fever or cholera was ever known
2 pneYan at this place. lyi6 Il
FOR 8AIE.-oHR OF THK FINEST SECTIONS
- eI untmproved Eugnr Land In the State in the
atlsn " lpervine Il ia about nine miles from the
+.s.lssippi river and that section OF country has
..etet ueen oFerhoWed. The Chattanooga Railroad
~ ~ q fap!d proresa OF construction IN the imme-
49, ,rune between tgo and three miles in
49, o5 TINS Land while tho OpeOusaa RaiiGOad
te.ssa W rear some sx miles distant. II is un.
- p.eel3 the most valuable tract Of unimproved
~ Aesia u the State, and 10 aoil timber and
~ 10y y = unsurpassed. For particulaTe, apply
-, Real Estate Agent, u Commsrcial Place.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-01-10

DRLAIDE PHILLIPS'
coKCBRT COMPANY.
tIss ADELAIDE PHILLIPS respectfully an.
mces
THREE GRAND CONCERTS
ODD FELLOWS HALL,
snday, Tuesday and "Wednesday Eve
pings, January 10, ~ and rs, and
GRAND MATINEE
Wednesday, January rs,
Assisted by the following artists:
MIR. j. LEVY,
Tho greatest cornet Player IN the world
MR.. JULES D.HAsLBR,
The eminent Baritone,
MR EDWARD HOFFMAN,
The distinguished Pianist and Co1n poser
Cards OF admission, with coupon attached se
bring 10 each q reserved seat, Ons Dollar and Pfty
ents TO be- had at the music store Of A. r. Black
ar 3ai Canal street, on ard amer wednesday
hnaary II, aud at the Hall on the morning of the
To- 10 COMMENCE AT EIoHT O'CLOCK. !aet
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The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-07-07

An Unfortunate Man.-This morning we
saw man on the street who had no legs,
having lost them by accident. Both of
them were taken off close to the body. He
travels by means of small blocks held in
the hand, upon which he raises his body
from the ground, and brings it forward
We are informed that he is distributing his
hand bills for an exhibition in the science of
trapeze and flying rings, at which time he
viii perform some of the most wonderful
and daring feats ever performed in this
country. ,
Magistrates Comt-Jatst,ces Martin ana
Edpdrds Presidilg.-HaXall VS.. jerks, a
peace warrant. Dismissed.
Commonwealth VS.. Chas. Anderson. On
application Of the plaintiff, the case was
dismissed.
A number of civil causes Were being
called as we left the courtroom.
The hottest weather of the season was
this morning-s6 degrees at 6 O'Clock; a
IL o'clock, so degrees.
Preachiag tonight at Masonic Hall by
Rev. DIR. Hoge. All are invited to attend
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-07-07

Tribune, now the richest paper in the world.
Retired for some years upon an ample
fortune, won in legitimate journalism, he
has given his mind largely to the stuiy of
political reforms. He presided over the re-
cent convention to revise the colstitltion
of Illinois, and its most salutary new pro-
visions were largely due to him.
Mr.. Medill has been an ardent, consistent
Republican from the first organization OF
the party; but he has never been, and Is i'm
capable of being, a bitter partisan. Ills
independence, patriotism, and large COM
mon sense, prominently fit him for the
peculiar and delicate duties entrusted to the
commission. From such men as Joseph
Medill and George W. etTtiss, the country
cannot fail to gain some practical results,
and we trust obtain some means to cleanse
the Augean stables of our politics of then
present corruption.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-07-07
THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION.
THE HON. JOSEPH MEDILL.

THE HON. JOSEPH MEDILL.
The Civil Service Commission were
sworn in yesterday, and resumed the con-
sideration of the system of open competi-.
tive examinations. They have received
some reports relative to the civil service in
England, and are comparing them with SIM
liar reports from some of the departments
here. The personel Of the Commission in
spires confidence in the results Of its delib-
erations. OF one Of them we can speak
from long and intimate acquaintance, to
wit: JOSEPH MEDILL, the veteran edi-
tor and founder Of the Chicago Tribune.
Mr.. Medill belongs in the very front rank
of American civilians. His mind has been
trained in that rigid school of discipline,
which fits it for the practical work of life.
Broad and eapacious, it is stored with the
most varied knowledge. Always alert and
ready to welcome the newest truth, he is
liberal, enlightened, and singularly free
from prejudice. Loyal to what ever is just
and true, we are always of an opinion
carefully framed and judgment uninfiu-
enced by fear or favor. No man living has
been more largely and healthily influential
upon the public mind Of the West than Mr.
Medill. To him, more than to all others
is due the marvellous success Of the Chicago
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-07-07
CHIEF JUSTICE CHASE.

Some of our contemporaries insist upon
dragging Chief Justice Chase upon the po-
litical arena. The Chief Justice is practi-
cally retired. He is in q state of dotage
from the severe and repeated attacks of
disease; his brain apparently having soft
ened in some measure. In the interests Of
justice, and to preserve to the high court
over which he has presided till disabled, the
respect and confidence so essential to its
usefulness, Judge Chase should be put up
on the retired list of judges. 1t is cruel to
make sport of his old age, by holding out
to him hopes Of a nomination which every
body knows are totally baseless.