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The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-11-25
LATEST MARKET REPORTS.

NEW ORLEl2Ns, Nov. 22.-Cotton
active and higher; sales COCO bales
good ordinary, II ga 1sc; low middling,
1sB@1sIc; middling, 1s3. Receipts,
6Ois bales. Exports: To Liverpool,
36l9 < Continent, 456s Coastwise, 1872.
Stock on hand, 99,397 bales. Sugar,
quiet; inferior, 5@6c; common to
good common, 6@72c; fair to fully
fair, 74G994c; prime to choice, -9a@11ic.
Molasses, demand good inferior, 22lD
soc; common, 30G940c; fair to prime,
100 soc; strictly prime to choice, 500
52c. Coffee, unchanged; 1s@19a. New
York sight, 1Sl discount. Gold, IL.
NEW YoRK, Nov. 22.-Cotton, firm;
sales 1925 bales; 'Uplands, 1876; Or
leans, l3lc. Sales for future delivery
10, 100 bales November, 1890 Is 7-l6
December; 1Ss@1s ZIG; January, 1ss
@1sS February, is 1-16G91sS; March,
19I; April, 19l@19s. Gold, los.
LIvERPooI., Nov. 22.-Eve.-Cotton
closed strong Uplands, 9!@9sd Or
leans, 9sd; sales $1,000 bales export
and speculation, 5000. -
Sp. Louis, Now 22.-Fiour firm,
winter supcrfnc, 81 25Ge5 40. Corn
quiet. Pork $l3 81. Shoulders 7ac :;
sides, 74c. Lard, Sl@S!c. Whisky,
S9lC'gc.
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PLANTATION FOR SALE.

A GOOD UPLAND FARM situated
"A about i6 miles west of Monroe, (forin-
erly owned by a. ID. McClenslon), contain
ing 1910 acres 1920 of which border on the
contemplated n. La. II Texas Railroad and
also the Vernon road leading from Monroe,
having 400 acres cleared and under fence
n good franie' dwelling house. almost new
GIN house, with gin. and corn mill corn
cribs, and other necessary out buildings.
Terms of salc-S.s20O, one half cash and
the balance in two payments, on one and
two years credit, with per cont. interest
from date.
If not sold by tho 18th of Dcccn her mex
will then sell or rent it nj public auctio
to the highest bidder, on That day Mt 10
O'Clock a. NJ
For any further infnrnlntion, apply To the
undersigned. j. II. MILLING.
Monroe, la, Nov. II, 1871. s:5t
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The New Home of the Pope.


The kilograms tell us his Holt
ness Pope Plus IN will soon quit
the ecclesiastical metropolis of
Catholic Christendom and make
a temporary home in the Castle
of Pau i'll France. The city of
Pau is the capital of the depart
ment of Basses-Pyrenees and has
for many years, been II favorite
place of residence for English
families during the winter. 1t is
pictttresq ,ely and beautiful sit,,-
atcd on a rocky height, separated
by Il deep ravinc emptying into
the Gave>de Pau, over which is a
bridge of seven arches, remarks
bile for it's great elevation. Pau
was the capital of the old pro-
vince of Bearn.. 1t was in the fa-
nous old Castle, now rendered
the Pope by President Theirs,
that Henry " first saw tho light
of day and it was also the birth
place OF CASTOR dc Folk and of
General Bernaslntte, afterwards
King of Sweden ick.sb,,sg Herald
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Arrival and Departure of the Mails.

From Monroe to vicksburg-Carryin
Middle, Pacific and Atlantic States, and New
Orleans,
Departs daily ut A. NJ;
Arrives daily at p. NJ. Sundays except
From Shreveport to Monroe
Arrives daily Sundays cxcepted) nj TX
p. NJ;
Departs daily (Sundays excepted) at q AM
From Camden, Ark, via Farmerville I"
Monroe, La.,-
Arrives Tuesdays, Thursdays and Satur-
days ut 6 =. NJ; .5s. ..-.
Departs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri
days at A. NJ.
From Monticello, Ark, via Isnstror, to
Arrives Tuesdays, Thursdays and Satur-
days at p. NJ;
Departs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri
days at a A. NJ.
From Monroe to lInrrisOnburg-
Arrives Tuesdays, Thursdays and Satur
days at p. NJ;
departs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri
Stays at GA. NJ.
From IIiilsborO, Ark, via Ounchitn City
r. Arrives Tuesdays and Saturdays at 4
p. NJ;
Departs Mondays and Fridays at A. Nj.
All mails closed precisely at . o'clock tho
evening previous to departure.
;Nodclivery, except from lock boxes, while
opening and asserting mails.
Office hours from A. NJ. to L. Nj. except
on Sunday. Sundays from ~. a. NJ. to 81
A. NJ. w. Fl. DINKaRAvE. Asst p. NJ.
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To LEASE.

Il WILL lease my plantation on the Qua
Il chita river, seven miles below Monroe,
known as the Lilies Place, to the highest
bidder for the year 1872, at the Courthouse
door in Monroe Mt IL o'clock NJ, on the End
day of December next. The lessee to exc
cute his note for the rent, payable at my
office i'm New Orleans, on tho LIST of Deem
Der, 1872, with pcr cent. from maturity
and approved personal security.
Nov. 10, 1S71.-3t A. LEVI
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NOTICE.

DERSONS caught committing trespass by
Il cutting any wood, trees or timber on
or by removing any wood or timber off OF
the lands belonging to the estate of H. l..
Hodge, in this parish, will be prosecuted 10
the extent of the law, criminal and civil.
c. II. MORRISON,
Nov. 10, lSI1.-1m. Agent.
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The revolution in Mexico
threatens to be, more serious than
at first unprecedented. The rebels
have been encotlraged by the
accessions of the distinguished
generals, Cortina and Yuerreza.
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PLANTATION FOR SALE.

YINHREE miles from Monroe and two and
Il q half from Trenton; on the Natchito-
r. line ; 2s5 acres, is open land good dwell.
ling, and other buildings; apple, pear, peach
and plum orchard 50 grape vines, selected.
G. w. McCranie, TRLIaRAPH Office, or the
undersigned on the premises. Clear title
given. ROB'T w. McCLENDON.
Oct. 81, 1871. 5:3m
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NOTICE no SHIPPERS. !

NORTH LA. Il TEXAS RAILRoA D Co.. J.
Saperintendcat's Office, NY
., % Monroe, La, Oct. 10, 1871. }
Through tariff now i'm effect, at reduced
rates, from New Orleans to Monroe, via
Delta. Bills of latling signed only by Jno.
Janney, railroad and steamboat agent, $50
Common street, New Orleans.
Through receipts given for cotton from
Monroe to New Orleans OF st. Louis, via
Delta. j. w. GREEN,
4:tf Eng'r & Sup't.
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PLANTATION IN THE ISLAND
81. So. FOR SALEY

A NY person Wishing to purchase small
"a farm Of ITO acres, half in cultivation,
scan be accommodated by applying to the
Inderstgned- There is a new cottage build
ing, contetl,ing two rooms; a good kitchen,
good gardens lbs, stalls, &c, on the place,
and the wh5i1e r. above overflow. A one
fourth intetest IN the growing crop will be
sold at n fair vnlnation. Possession given
list of January next.
G. w. MECHANIC,
June II, 1S71.-39:tfs y5z Agent.
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Tic, Washington Chronicle has
tardily reached the conclusion.

ffhGf----'
y .Non!resiiaents and strangers
are; oh}nctiopable to the; people,
and canpot have the in forests ,Qf
the Befublica party as much at
heaft as citizens, This is not q
cold, hard Governnient, which
would think only of the revenue,
and pay no respect to the feelings
and preferen ces Of the people,,
froH whom the revenue is drawn:
a discreet and Thoughtful officer
known to the people as one of
them, can collect the revenue
with as much ease, make him
self more agreealJie to the people;
and thus mere greatly enhance
the popularity of the Republi
cause, than q stranger ornon-res-
|aident can. 1,
We make. no attack on any one.
I'VE are not even in a complain,
ing mood. These Suggestions arc
offered in a friendly spirit, and
with awish to promote the Re
publican cause in Virginia. (,
The business of the.thought no
ono can deny. 1t is older than
the government. 1t was tho adj
4vicc of Franklin to the English
Government whom she resolved
TO tax the colonies. It was I'M.
needed. - @te5S
g Rev. Henry Ward Beecler de-
livered a strong sermon yester-
day, on the purity of the ballot.
He said: The greatest of all
danger was the Indifference of
the educated men to the ballot,
and there was more danger now
from the gigantic moneyed cor
porations than there was from
slavery. The promiscuous hang
ing of men to lamp posts will not
correct the evil. Reformation
must commence in the churches.
schools and the household. eve.
must redeem the ballot, or there
is no use of talking of reforma-
ton is & standing threat against
the liberty of the nation.
The custom house is bribery
shop and the vast places are to,
be put up for sale. This Govern
ment cannot long exist. Consci-
ence must be applied to politics,
and the pulpit must teach the
conscience of the people to be
good. Christian people must be
good citizens. Self-govcrnment is
not q failure. We must notgivc
way to cowardice. The expert
ment must be fought out. Self
must not f;,iIs and by
the help of God it shall not fail.
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OUACIIITA RIVER PLANTATIONS
FOR SALE.

.INHE undersigned offers for sale two plan
L tations situated on the Ouaclita river in
the parish of Caldwell.
One tract contains 174 acres, 40 of which
is i'll good state of cultivation, and so or GO
acres deadenedx lies high, and 100 acres can
DO levied with very small leyec; situated
s;l miles belpw S colnmt,ir OR the onachta
The second plartationlieso on the Ouachita
river, miles below Columbia: contains
:'91 b6-1OO acres; near 200 acres in :, good
state of cultivation; 100 acres levied in
and 1T would cost n mere tritle to levce in SO
acres more. This place can he bought at ST.,
per acre. w. s. DTN()N,
October %, 1870. 5:tf Columbia, La.
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IF TrepfcS "a. require 4 rot
'ume, . ssIj ed q which my eff
forts could M pretend to- do

- -. ~ = "a 81 l73@.s II -. q - y
justices &c.
Can any other town say What
she proudly boasts, that "a
'nexer heep her misfortune 10
sport % loafex7 : Asstleg old
Frcncflman Remarked who 't1aid
over for a boat a. man who,
don't got any business IN sFken7.
ton don't goteapy h.14 f5 20
dares for de nie, : . : 6
desdebil ilSc 8 2 And 81
to des Isl ieetMYs az ld
night, Yet Whom 10 returned
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Advices from Washington are
to the effect that tho ex-Attor-
ney General Of Ohio has been
associated with ReYerdy Johnson,
of Maryland, to defend the Ku-
KMxcases at the approaching
trial at Columbia, S. @. Funds are
being raised throughout the
the Wow of carrying
on the case, and testing the con-
stitutionality OF the Ku-Klux
law. e-ssst4 "
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-11-25
CTAR GATE MILL e.
- Ek.. FOR AL BE

1 Situated ON the Arkansas. road two miles
from Ouachita City. Can easily saw 6,OOO
order. Good supply of timber and water
both, and demand for as much lumber as
can be made.
This Mill will DO sold very low for
cash. If not sold, will be feased.p good
terms. Apply for further Information to
CIV. McCranie, or to Steele It Co. Ouachita
City, La. - N. j. RAWLINGS
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The Grand Duaas ar
rived in New N0j s
inst. and at Wastf or the
odd.
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alfsspust lasys Il, is,as very genera
!, ssl ) With ti,e planter after IN
4 iist g6s;ons, to say that h.
ylfy al IS. powder" and
~ olrse IA take tho him, and
f.l w him up with some
q Of that ga1 0lda Bourbon which
] kh1 sslll IN dcclaring, does
ftks sonI gt6ds yet IN article not
ften found Boy ond Trenton in
asil1aa erdlod stat Q on account
Iofs thesma feeks it must 1leees-
aafily In going west.
.ssteJ WHAT'S cotton worth2,'
4 against "a in tho City; be-
iisides as yons see, we have. as fine
lA'soleetion i and variety Of goods
las amy q ! : boast, from a
i.tootii pick to a steam, engine, at
prices Teihaf kaBly, low, and be-
fsides We are glad to see That you
Ihaycli l1rou&hta aln6g, some bees
lWax and beef hides ias VIC are
fhakfng mp p.sliipmcnt, and will
ftIl fYleAseif Ia axcha,, 90 ss .spl,no,,s fnr
H fs9ll}sm ;-s e. sEi;st o iij s
antaiA 81 w = ,a,a ,l,,. H.. *,
Ike5p ping with tl,ei times not to
tsaSs ssamethinr. ,l,,.,e the mann ar
l,ii ;ins,ssI ;;S an \, !, !,
mao;irhfi ;a,, 80, ia -
l EtalPat 1900 did. "a sn,ll,,a. l;ndsa
EMitl,s d alirhts & When IL Toll
|swl1at;a isrhzapei las taken. mace
la che Il craa ..;issS,,e,t of tl,o
tthvt,1 a;;s,6 u ~ Z .f;ffarant s,,;,;t
lEn!arvaslassl 3 ;;,,s;;mIsosss So =, I'll. !
iii e, n rentan
Its mrimi tive. tla1s sa,;;Si11s sold cotton
ISf1s a,,,i.1 s4,pnts il H. tbrflls he
ANA l,sn,,,,1raI fr,,,.. s1Hi,1 1al;n1,t
~ relGfaa tho mn, = IN.
hal recess 8. N II. occ,mn1ate
Etha, means III s,1 a.. .SSbim IN his
told 5a0s slisttf ;;;;,s,; i, j ays .1o ,..,ny
|bovsi 81 IL sliffsrrah+. foods arc
Ia sads 20 v Z, I ,,ss.s an.1 tho ,;ob
ices .Tre,, s,erchnnts nav
Sfnr,.cotaE nnobla vou:;,, q
Eshos1s4 * rs ma Esas wl,af, * taken
E ane- vrars t,y sHf5si.SSnni,,latc. s.
u Am;fIS.,3fss,t3ic hmm drnm Of
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: a greatly improved ID .condf5ss

a greatly improved eenSlf6 ION
State of Georgia sin&e the iresig-
nation and Hight Of exsGov. Bull
lock. Aeting Governor Comfy
has thescnnfidence of the people
generally, and will be permitted
to hold the Goyernorship of. the
Stars until his successor shall be
elected by the people. Mr.. Con
ly Proposes to render every as
sistsince in his power tea full and
complete investigation of Bull
locks frauds.-Ex. -
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UNDERTAKEN, a Eenn'
WALNUT STREET, MONROE, q
(At F. NJ. McCormick's Shop) sssssssatA'
Agent for w. NJ. Raymond & Co., N. York, q
Keeps contantly on hand large assort-
in9nt or FWc BM'iat Ct.skets and plain Mo-
taiilG Cases. Walnut, Rosewood and plain
wooden collins ready made and trimmed to
suit purchasers. VIII also disenter and
prepare bodies for shipment to all points.
Agent for Clendining & Taffe, Hill CITY
Marble Works, Vicksburg, Miss. I am pre-
pared to fill all orders for monuments tomb
stones, &c.
40 Orders respectfully solicited, and
promptly attended to. juneN-4O:lv
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ALL LOSSES PROMPTLY. ADJUST
.iie7ls z BEHEN BROTH RS, !
.;ii.sgItt -. AIS tGENERAI. AGENTS
fMs1y.l5i @i;s orune, Il. 1fs,.
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LfU M@RR, DC.

VIII be leliversssdL on the east bank Of the
river, II the RailfSad Depot, oYin any part Of
the city ofAenroe, at usaal market prices.s
y r es
: i9.ss1- ~. 80 sss u: P.SCRosLEY,
.,it 80, Proprietor Onachita Mills.
June I, 1871. " - 3s-3m
REIIEN's GENERA. ,INsUskANCE
~ A.GsE+N CY..
FIRE. LrFE NM MARINE.
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LIFE INSURANCE.
- LIFE INSURANCE.
.TSAROLINA LIFE INSURANCE CO.,
-ss MEMPHIS, TENN.
Assets. $3.50 lI6 %

- fS.-sss-tts QEFICERS:
Hoil.ssJ efferson Davis, President.
NJ. j. Wiells, LIST Vice-President.
: J..T. Petit, End Vice-President.
VIZ Boyle: Secretary.
: IL. EdnOnson, General Agent.
The New York herald., 1871-10-11

were Forwarded IN full accordance with the deed
OF trust and Club rules. ana, until the past rev
DAYS, no mtimati0n was ever made that exccp-
ton S%nsr s0Ss would be taken to such
do not admit their night TO do 80; but II, matter
OF convenience. they desired fewer races, / think
all dsinterested readers wl say should have been
advised before the Llvona left England. have not
the conditions OF the challenge Issued by the twelve
clubs each OF whose flag can ny consecutiyely IN
the series OF races
Niath-I Claimed that as representing twelve sep
and could thereby have taken the cup II the 1.-Two
MA had won one single race. In my challenge OF
the 18th August waived this right, and proposed
seven out OF twelve 70 win.
first instance, that should sail the twelve races
under the Royal Harwicn Yacht Club nag. Their
are no grounds for their doing So but waived the
question to prevent Q controversy.
Eterenh-From these remarks It will be noted
that the only concession the club has made was 10
suspend the SIX months clause complimentary
concession which has been no Inconvenience or dis
advantage 10 the club.
Tcelnh-With view to bring about the series OF
races nave given way on every point except as
regards the number Of races; If / am entitled TO
three, nve or seven, as suggested, am entitled TO
twelve as all the certificates were sent at the same
time and on the same conditions
Ins1eenM-The question OF the number OF races
Is the only point IN dispute. l cannot modify the
number, and II only remains for me to at once send
back the Llvonia or sail over the course and claim
the cup.
Fou'teenn-I consider myself under no obligation
without remarking that, II the terms had once been
settled. could have fully depended on receiving
the same fair play as experienced last year when
5S ms a
Commodore Royal Harwlch Yacht Club and repre-.
sentlng twelve yacht clubs.
The New York herald., 1871-10-11
LETTER FROM MR.. kSHBURY.
BREvooRr HorRr. New York oc, N :,

BREvooRr HOTEL, New York, Oct. 10, 1871,
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
sIR-I regret having occasion to trouble you with
this letter at time your valuable space is so much
needed for the disastrous Chicago fire and the Tam.
many exposure.
The writer Of your to-day's leader on the 5l Gun
had evidently not seen or read my correspondence
with the subcommittee and beg, therefore, the
favor OF this insertion as 0 reply thereto.
Frst-The New York Yacht Club waived the six
months notice, which, admit, they possess the
rgnt 70 require, hence the Ltvonia being In New
Second-Ath0ugh objecting to the usual club
course, consented TO sail over IL.
Thi,d-Although 0bJecting TO centre board yachts
entering against the Lvonia, admitted the club
could DO SO. and consented to their entering
: FouU-Although objecting 10 the club having the
Palmer centre Doardl to send out according to the
state ol the weather. and refusing TO fix their days
beIOrehand consented 10 It's being done.
fUM-I suggested the club should give the four
seiected yachts three races EACH nxing their days
beforehand, and let them take their chance OF the
weather. Refused. ~
S,Iii,--I gave the club the option OF selecting
Twelve OF heIr fastest yachts keel or cen treboards
one for each race. Refused.
Setenm-l 0nerei 10 allow the entire neet OF the
New YORK Yacht Club 10 enter for the series over the
club course In which case ] should sail for ali the
clubs consecutvely. Refused.
kghh--0n the Ith June the club was adv ised in
the following terms, that various challenges would
be sent from distinct clubs tbus:-
AsnEcHy 10 CoshoDoRE BHNks7T NEW YoRK YACHT
The stipulated notice having been waived he scv.r. cobs
Wiz shortly send yon necessary certificates LvopDas
nAtcbes some time ~ October.
.,pD sge l9tb Of August twelve orcial Challenges
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this Is declined then least will demur TO the four yachts
have selected out cali 10 let them eacn SAL
three fix prior the FIRST race IL al oros
me much pleasure TO assent 70 your desire 70 ~ ~
the other dates remain the same 90 - give
days for resting my crew, and for aGn IePsHT "An'
gentlemen, yours truly, JAMES AShbunL
Commodore Royal Harwch Yacht Cluo
After another letter from Mr.. Ashbury OF the same
tenor, dated the 9th, tue committee sent MN the
OFFICE or THE sEoRKTARy OF TIE
NEW YORK YACHT CLuBf
Oct 8, 1871.
JANKs AsnBURY, Esq, Commodore Royal Harwich Yacht
Club =,
DEAR sIR-In reply 10 your communication Of the 7th
committee will report TO the New York Yacht Club that
agreement has been arrived at ~ TO the terms OF ING
match for the Amercas Cup under the challenge oi he
Royal Hsrwch Yacht Club II therefore remains ior tne
TO the match shall be sailed the usual course
OF the yacht club In possession Of the and subject 70 m
rules regulations We take this occasion to remind you
that according all precedent proposal from other caos
the challenge cup until the pending challenge OF the Royal
Harwch shall be decided. Yours, truly,
CHARLES A. MINTON. Secretary OF Committee.
On motion OF Vice Commodore Douglas, seconded
by Captain Williams VOORHEES, II was
Resolved, That the special committee be instructed TO
arrange with AshbuTy representative OF he
Royal Harwich Yacht Club only for series OF races 10 de
termlne the possesnon OF Amerlca's cup 70 con
the New York Yacht Club and three over an outside course
twenty mics ghtship and return In case OF
Of The above named courses TO be
decided by the committee shall be sailed In All o,her mat
the New York Yacht Club. The winner OF majority OF
shall determine the possession OF the cup.
The meeting adjourned about three O'Clock.
The New York herald., 1871-10-11
AWFUL DEATH OF A DRUNKARD.

While In flt OF drunkenness, on Monday evening.
Thomas Ryan, a horse doctor living In the town OF
Greenburg, Westcnester county, seized q bottle,
which ne supposed contained whiskey, and drank
or large portion Of It's contents. The wretched
man was at once attacked with all the symptoms OF
violent noisoninQ and died In terrible agony before
the arrival OF q physician, who mad been
sent for. The preparation which Ryan had SO
eagerly swallowed was subsequently found to be
strong solution CT strychnDe which ne had made MP
for veterinary purposes. An inquest was held yes
terday by Coroner Smith, when a vei~ict was re-
turned In accordance with the facts above stated.
Deceased was about nfty years OF age and leaves
family.
The New York herald., 1871-10-11
AN IRISH ooEFEDERATIoN IN JERSEY CITY.

A large meeting was neld asr evening in st. Johns
Hall, Jersey City, unaer the auspices OF the Tcm-
perancc Association OF when Mr.. Thomas Duggan
Is president. General Thomas r. Burke was expected
to deliver an address on the necessity Of organlza-
ton, but az that gentleman was seriously III an ad-
dress was delivered BY Mr.. Thomas Clarke Lubv on
the same subject At the close OF the address q club
OF the nIsb Confederation was formed ana large
humber n Of those present stepped 0p the platform
hld slgney tbs roll