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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-06
THE CITY HALL.
Department Of Police,

As will be seen by detailed statemen,
published in our issue of yesterday. the
Metropolitan Police Board Of apportion
ment, have fixed the eity's share for police
expenses at $724, AGO 80.
The Mayor, in consultation with the mem.
bers of the Council yesterday, was requested
to confer with the Police Commissioners. to
represent to them the wretched condition
Of the city's finances, and to consult with
| them as to the best means to preserve the
efficiency OF the police, compatible at the
same time, with the practice Of the most
rigid economy.
1t is needless for us to say that the Metro
politan police law leaves the whole power
| as to expense, with the commissioners, the
| city has none save to levy the tax in ac-
| cOrdance with the commissioners estimates
Department Of improvements.
The storm Of Tuesday threatened at one
| time to give us repetition of the overflow
Of June last: and it is due to the energy
and alertness Of the city administration
that this great calamity was averted. The
high wind driving the water from the lake,
combined with the unprecedented rain
fall, which reached a perpendicular height
Of over six inches, for a time endangered
the protection levees. A trickling of water
at the intersection Of DorgenOis street, and
through the levee at Galvez street, on the
canal CarOndelet, gave rise on Wednesday
to the report that the leveee at these points
had broken: but the fact is there were no
such breaks, and both Of these leaks were
closed before night.
To meet these difficulties the Administra-
tor Of Improvements, Mr.. COckrem, and
City Surveyor Bell, with their assistants,
were constantly on the alert, with the
entire labOring force Of the city, and by
their prompt efforts have driven out the
vast accumulation of water.
Notwithstanding reports to the contrary,
not a drop Of water came over the prOtec-
ton levees from the lake, all the flooding
been caused by the rain. If the levees had
been double their height. the flooding Of the
lower portions Of the city would Lave been
the same.
Persons who have been temporarily sub
jected to the Inconvenience Of food of
waters, pouring in from the higher portions
OF the city, may congratulate themselves
that the damage done was no greater.
BY twelve o'clock last night all the water
that had settled on the lower lots. in the
rear Of the city, was either pumped into the
lake, or confined within the limits Of the
drainage canals.
Much to the credit of Administrator
Cockrem. who was untiring IN his efforts,
and to the engineering skill Of Surveyor
Bell. the city was saved from disastrous
overflow from the lake. which has been
higher than during the flood of 1869
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-06
St. Charles Theatre.

The dramatic season at this establishment
will commence on the fifteenth of thi
month We learn through Colonel Rober
everything will be in readiness by tha
time. Where the stroke Of the artist wa
necessary to give freshness and beauty (,
the interior of the theatre the work ha
been done. The splendid painting at tn,
Come has been retOuched and the canva!
properly secured. Two handsome curtain!
have also been painted. and new chande
liers added to the theatre, and every prep
aratiOn made to inaugurate brilliant the
atrical season under the management of the
veteran actor and manager, DeBar.
The following named persons will com
pose the stock company for the coming
| season:
Alexander Fitzgerald, leading man and
stage manager: K. Dorsay Ogden. juveniles;
John Davis, old men: Mark Quinlan, low
comedian; j. B. Magill, walking gentlemen:
| I. {. Savage. second old man; Robert G..
Wilson, walking gentlemen and characters:
T. B. Curtis, second low comedian; Hector
Mackay, responsible; Messrs. Sheppard,
Alker and Kelley, utility men; Miss Alice
Grey, leading lady: Miss Alexander. juven-
lies; Miss Nellie Young, chambermaids:
Mrs. Andrews, old women: Miss Hattie
Vallee, walking ladies; Mrs. Fitzgerald,
second old women: Miss Cook. responsible:
the Misses Sheppard, Pouiton, Lewis, James
and English, utility. Prompter, W. H.
Young; assistant prompter, Mr.. Miller.
The following distinguished stars are en-
gagged to appear during the coming season
at the St. Charles:
The Chapman Sisters. Edwin Forrest the
Wyndham Com bination. the Nilsson Opera
Troupe, Miss Jane Coombs' Combination
Charles Mathews, James w. Wallack, Lotta.
E. L. Davenport, John Collins, Lucille
Western, j. X. Emmett Miss Maggie
Mitchell, w. Horace Lingard's Combina-
ton, Little Nell, Joe Murphy, Janauschek's
Combination, and the Ravel-Martinetti
Troupe.
1t is understood the theatre will open
with the Lingard combination, which is
composed Of strong cards. with Horace as
the leading trump. The Lingards have al
ready made themselves popular favorites
with our people, having played very sue
cessful engagements at the Academy of
Music last season and the season before.
If the present season at the St. Charles
does not prove brilliant one, it will not be
because there is lack of attraction. The
arrangements are such as to warrant the
belief that the st. Charles will continue to
command full share Of public patronage.
Manager DeBar seems to be aware of the
fact that his theatre has to maintain first
class position to successfully cope with the
Academy OF Music and the new Varieties.
and has made his arrangements accord
ingly.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-06
F0feign Markets.
Miastrels At the Academy.

Next Monday evening the minstrel com.
pany Of Messrs. Hart, Ryman & Barney
will open at the Academy. The st. Louis
Democrat says of their performanq01npt the
Olympic:
Hart, Ryman e. Barney's minstrels are
still holding forth at this popular place.
The company now performing is quite q
large one, and their entertainments are
good. Trials" is a sensation that con.
denses the wit of the troupe, and is ire
pressible. bad Whisky" is entirely new,
and requires unusual talent for it's proper
presentation. As Hickey, Heyer and
Barney have it in charge, it naturally
meets with applause The vOcalists are all
thorough, and with Professor Tanebaums
orchestra, make up musical treat which
is rare. The lend men, are especially
good, either being able to entertain an
audience for an evening, alone. Mr..
Murphy, as q balladist, has deservedly
good reputation.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-06
The Illinois Legislature will hold its ses

The Illinois Legislature will hold its ses-
sion in Chicago during the coming winter.
and about $4,000 has already been sub
scribed, mostly by the proprietors Of hotels,
to defray the expenses of the meeting. It
having been reported that Governor Pal
mer was personally hostile to this arrange
ment, and that to thwart it he would cali
pointed for the Chicago meeting, he Re-
Gently assured . committee of citizens that
he should do nothing of the kind, and that
he knew of no reason why single member
should fail to answer to the roll call in
Chicago.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-06
The Shreveport Republican says:

We must deprecate the habit of certain Re.
publicans in holding meetings in churches.
Religion and politics are antagonistic, be-
cause religion should be. and true religion
is virtue persOnified. and you may az we'll
try to amalgamate or mix water and oil. or
regulate the social relations of the masses
as to bring these two irrelevant princinIes
together. Any other places are more an.
Propriate than church edifices for Repuh.
lican meetings. Let us have no more of
such. II we are to have wranplinos and
personal abuse, 90 to the fields or public
mghWays, and not desecrate the house of
the Most High by profanity and worldly
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-06

GRAND CONCERT.
LYCEUM HALL,
Mosday Evening. October 3, 1871.
BENEFIT OF THE AUTHOR OF
Heart Leaves" "A Requiem for Lee." ana The
Resources of Southwestern Louisiana (The
latter being now published by subscription.)
MISS ELIZA O,CONNER,
The popular young artistic, has kindly volunteered
her services for the occasion This VIII be her last
The following artists and distinguished professors
of the New Orleans Conservatory OF Mnsic will ap-
pear: Mrs. G. C. Pearce soprano; Miss Melanie May,
piano. Mr.. II. Braun, violin; Nr. A. Davis, tenor;
SignOr A. Mari, flute.
PROGRAMME:
Part First.
= solo, violn-Fantass, Faust. Braun:
B. Song, Seprano-"The Returnr-Ballad. Wallace.
Mrs. G. c. Pearce.
S'''' f'AN Miss tia1 Melanie May. 'cn0ek
S. Song Tenor-"Nou T.rno'.. .Mathee
6. Solo Fiute-"Carnivald de venise,"
with new and brilliant vafaia.
tions-Niari. ..................S Signor A. Mari.
:. A Requiem for Lee"-A recita-
ton. d. r. Whitcher.
Part Second.
i. Solo, Piano and violoncello from Les
Miss N. May and Mr.. II. Braun. ''e
Fss Laura %sss
4. Solo, PianO-"valse de Concert" .Thalberg.
Miss N. May
S. The Song of the shirt. Hood.
Mrs. Laura 8. Webb.
Part THIRD.
l. Solo, Flute-variation on Brazilian
O. shamus oBrien Miss Eliza su"r UConner. %
,. Song, Duet-'See the Pale Moon. -. .Campana.
Mrs. G. c. Pearce and Mr.. Davis.
T. Poem Mrs. Laura s Webb
D.
New Orleans ParlOr Band.
Musical Director. r..................M Mr.. H. Braun.
Alter the Concert. SOiRE DANsANTE.
TICKETS ONE DOLLAR
For sale at the principal book and music stores
and at tho door.
Doors open at seven; Concert begins at N.
Oc5
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-06

At the funeral of Cincinnati l.dv Fri.
day, Miss Katie Callahan. a Beautiful eirl
nineteen years old was present, and Of The
impressive ceremony at the grave became
nngulariy affected. When tho coffin was
Deang lowered she fell insensible. and died
ON Aonday without ever recovering her
senses after che was prostrated.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-06

xxyR ARE NOW PREPARED, BETTER
w than ever. to supply the best qualities Of
AMERICAN AND FOREIGN ALB AND POTTER
We respectfully solicit orders from families,
guaranteeine satfsfaction. st the old price, d IS
Send your orders to T. L HARRISON, Agent,
No. 4f Matches street, between Camp and nega-
zine stTeetaL aul6 ~
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-06

Andy johnson, nephew of the veteran
policy dealer and exhibitor Of the thirty-siy
stars that formerly illumined our national
banner, is now . thriving harness maker in
Brownsville, Tennessee.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-06
VIA THE LAKE BORGNE CANAL.

For the local and coast trade, a large supply of
all kinds Of PINE LUMBER constantly on hand at
the river end Of the Lake Borgne canal ten miles
below New Orleans. The location of the yard
directly on the levee) is admirably adapted to
loading steamboats, or barges.
Prices considerably below the New Orleans rates.
Special orders for Lumber Timber and Wood for
local use or shipment promptly filed.
Apply at the Lumber Yard, or to
JAMES o. NOYES,
President of the Canal COMPANY
$3.50 eOd1m 1873 Common street. New OrleanR
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-06
BASE BALL.

Mutuals Defeat the Hayusakers.
NEW YORK, October 5.-The Mutnal,
beat the Haymakers to-day by score of I(
to j.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-06

II $. slMONDs & CO.,
Nos. 19 Canal, Crossman and 4 Front
Streets.
DEALERS IN
H A r D w A r E.
IRON AND SHIP CHANDLERY.
Nails and Castings Hoop, Sheet and Bar Iron
Manila and Tarred Cordage, Sail Duck, Plows
Shovels and Spades, Sheet Copper and Zinc,
Anchors and Chains, Axes and Hoes Lead Pipe
and Sheet Lead, Paints and Oils, Blocks and Oars.
INDIA RUBBER BETTING.
Hose Packing, and all supplies necessary for
Railroads, Steamships. Plantations, etc.
Agents for the new patent
''SelfLubricating Packing."
COPPER, TIN, SHEET IRON AND GAS WORKERS
sens IL
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-06
VolsiN 4 AIvAUDAis'
REAL ESTATE AGENTS,
No. IS CaronAeaet street,

Back Of the Continental Insurance Company,
Attend to the adjustment and payment OF city and
State lcenses city, ktate and parish taxes in the
parishes of Orleans and Jefferson, both right and
left bank.
To the sale. purchase ana apprasement Of all de.
scriptions of real estate.
To leasing property, the collection of rents,
Supervising repairs and the investment Of rev.
enues.
To the investment Of funds in all sorts of mort.
gage securities.
TO the purchases and sale Of State city a1d
parish warrants for payment Of licenses and
taxes.
Parties having taxes to pay on either side Of the
river will find it to their advantage to employ
those who have proper facilities for adjusting mat.
tiers of this KIND on the most favorable terms.
A liberal discount can always be arranged on
such taxes as are payable in warrants. On such
as are not. trifiing commission only is charged.
Oc5 II
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-06
FOUNDRIES,

FOUNDRIES,
GEORGE CRONAN,
(S1ccessor to Bennett Lurges,)
SOUTHERN ORNAMENTAL IRON WORYA
Corner Magnolia and Erato stzeets,
Near Jackson Railroad Depot
New Orleans Louisiana
Blacksmithing and Housework in general, vaultsI
Store Fronts, etc., made to order at the shoetoA
notice.
Omce n tho Foundry. au3ely
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-06
REMOVALS..

REMOvED.-THE OFFICE OF THE BOARD
H of State Assessors has been removed from Gal.
lier Court to Merchants and Auctioneers Exchange,
room q, Royal street. ocl ct
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-06

VNHk VICTOR CANE MILLS
COOK EVAPERATORS.
Manufactured by
BLYMYER. NORTON & CO..
OF CINCINNATI,
Successors to Niles Coz,
Are the only reliable MILLS and EVAPORATORS
for small planters, say from a half to five hOgs-
heads per DAY.
Larger Mills. up to heaviest ever made, and Ket.
ties, Vacuum Pans or Steam Trains, to suit, fur.
nished on order.
Small sizes. above, always on hand, and fur.
nisbed in time for present crop.
THOMAS B. BODLEY
Sole agent No. Perdido street. New Orleans.
$3.50 d&W I'm
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-06
MISCELLANEOUS,

RICE FLUMEs..........RHCE FLUMEs.
Notice is hereby given to all rice planters to re-
construct or perfectly repair and put in order their
lice umes and close their roads. If not found in
such condition by the engineer Of the levee com.
pany, they will be closed and prohibited.
A. F. WILMANS,
President of the Louisiana Levee Company.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-06
NOTICE. NOTICE
DIR. O. ANFOUX
Has removed his of1ce and residence to
No. 2l9 Canal street,
Near Rampant street.
Office hours: IL to and Pm. jyl 3mo

WALLACE & chopin.
tANApEE L. CHOPIN. WILLIAM wALLACE.)
STAR COTTON GINNERY.
Peters street, between ThaIia and Hunter,
and Hunter street,
Between Tcheupitoulas and Peters.
Our machinery and gin stands are new with all
the latest improvements with capacity of turn.
ing ont forty bales per day. No delays. A supply
OF bags always on hand.
We gin for the seed, and guarantee satisfaction.
Highest market price always paid for seed cotton.
REFERENCES:
2. B. Newman Co., A. H. Peale 4 Co..
Nae Cammack, Hugh Allison L Co.,
A. Miltenberger Co., Barrett LeSassier,
J. r. Higgins Co., Garrard, Craig Co.,
warren Crawford Co., John Chaffee Brother,
Penn Pace Simmons F. B. Ernest l. Co.,
WitberspOOn, Moss Co.. s. H. Aby Co..
Nelson, Lanpher Co., J. Burnet i Co.,
johnson Goodrich, Oscar Chopin,
Robert Hare. Renshaw Cammack Co.,
Sam Stafford Co., Dr. Sam Chopin.
Orders left at the ginpery or at our Office No IA
Union street, will meet with prompt attention.
sel1 6m
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-06

WEsTERN UNION
TELEGRAPH COMPANY,
ST.. Camp street, New Orleans. 50
The following Branch Offices are now open:
Carondelet street, corner of Gravier street.
Poydras street, corner Of Commerce street.
On the levee, foot Of Canal street
St. Charles Hotel.
Lower Cotton Presses corner of Montegut street.
Upper Cotton Presses lin a few days..
The rates on messages between any of these
Offices is for ten words twenty cents; each addi-
tiOnal word two cents. On messages to all points
the rates are the same - from the Central Ofice.
No. s. Camp street.
Oc+ I'm D. FLANFRY, Superintendent.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-06

pACIFIC WINE COMPANY.
Organized for the sale of
PURE CALIFORNIA WINE AND
BRANDY.
VINEYARDS IN ELDORADO COUNTY. CALL
FORNIA.
CHARLES B. PETIT, Treasurer and Business
Agent-Oface and Sslesrooms, No. 80 Camp
street. New Orleans
This company 10 composed Of the owners Of vtne.
yards in the best grape district Of California, who
have formed association for the purpose Of sell
ing their own Wines and Brandy.
The following list comprises part of their peo.
ducts now ready for the market:
WHITE WINE, ANGELICA,
RED WINE, MUSCAT,
CLARET, CATAwBA,
HOOK, ISABELLA,
OLD MISSION SPARKLING,
SHERRY, WINE BITTERS
TOKAY, GRAPE BRANDY,
Port, BRANDY BITTRRA.
Strictly Pure.
Arrangements are now perfected for weekly
shpments direct from the vineyards, thus insuF
ing full and constant supply of these PURE AND
DELICIOUS WINES.
Dealers, physicians and families are requested 10
call and examine in regard to quality and prioe.
Al orders should be addressed.
PACIFIC WINE COMPANY,
mhls emo No. SO Camp street. New Orleans.
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WANTED.

WANTED-A WELL EDUCATED GERMAN
could be useful in the family circle. Speaks re-
tined and correct German speaks also French and
ager: Address Mrs. Norris Magazine street cor.
ner ST. Joseph. sec
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-06

MRS. CATHERINE ARMSTEAD.
MRS. COMFORT JACKSON.
MRS. MARY MARSHALL,
MIR. AUGUSTUS MARSHALL,
MIR. w. A. HOLLOWAY,
MR.. SAMUEL FEELS,
MRS. CHLOE DAVIS,
MISS RACHEL THOMAS.
MRS. CHARLOTTE NORMAN,
MR.. SQUIRE NORMAN,
ELBERT COLE.
CLARA HUBBARD.
CHARLES DAVIS,
MARY SMITH.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-06
FOR SAFE

NOR RENT-WTTH GAS F1XTURES-A TWO
~ story brick house. we'll located, and convenient
TO market and cars, POI st. Andrew. between Maga-
Zine and Constance streets. Possession given on
6rst of October. The furniture in the house can
be bought at a bargain. Apply to -
E. CONERY,
| oc1 Corner Canal and Delta streets
4 residence No. l5s Caliope street; well adapted
for families; conveniently located; terms mOder-
ate. Apply to LOck-box No. leo, New Orleans
POstOffce. se15tf
ELEGANT ROONS-FURNISHED-W OR
~ without board, in that pleasant residence, No
4Ix Carondelet street. Suites OF rooms for fanli.
lies, if desired. seS I'm
Middletown transcript., 1871-01-07
For the Middistorn Traaserips.
PEACH Es.
The sesssas Of le0O and issO-O0esal Ne
port oS shipmen nas ~ fsslread.

Mn. EpIroR IL send you for publication n
printed statement I received from the r. W. &B
X. Il. Co. OF all the peaches shipped over their
Roads In 1869 and 1870. From the statement
the peach shippers of 1870 will perceive tina, We
were entitled TO IS dollars drawback on each
ear shipped, instead et IKE fee dollars per cur We
receir,d In other words We are entitled TO 10
dollars more per car, for you will see, according
To said statement for 1870, lss, $40 baskets
wen, To Jersey City by regular peach trains, and
"A, s57 baskets were shipped in Adams Express
cars ON same roads, and II would lie SAFE To say
nj lcrsi 35 900 out Of this ~. s5T went 10 Jersey
ti,y and adding thai thirty five thousand TO the
liss, $40 We have 223, $40 baskets To Jersey
City, clearly emitting the peach shippers TO 10
dollars more per ear as drawbacks, for the clear
understanding the peach growers or shippers hnd
" iih the Z. ". 4 Is. X. Il. Co. and the A
X 20 WIS that We were to have the bsn.m or
count on all pouches shipyod oru thar roads TO jer-
'sy CHy.
The following Is the clear understanding he-
tween the II. X. Company and The Peach Com-
mittec taking Dover Is the su,riing point, less
freight above, and more t."w ia rurporiion,
therefore IL will lie the plain duiy uI The peach
| committee, when the, meet III Officers Ut those
Il X. Conpanys to request II iu,lii'lmeni vi their
| bargain.
Middletown transcript., 1871-01-07

this begia 10 show the ruiaous hlluss of tho crop,
fos owing 10 the greater breadth of land planted
In peaches and the Immense numbsr Of new trses
that came In bearing Ia 1870 the crop should
have been tssies = large % Il wAs \ $780, I'd Il
would have beeu - WIN favogo&,s seasce,
We ase unabIo 10 compare the 6hlpments froa1
the brasch roads ~ but Two o thru of u)emI
were u opsmtlou In 1859. The Keut asdQ. A.
Rail Roads, notwithstandiug ,he lncrsasc IN thcis
length show failing ~ from lea 4ae In io0e, =
i57, ,s0i Ia ls1o.S The J. = u. n. h. shown N
apparent falling Oh fsom o. b31 10 A0se, ,tnt thle
Is not the case, as quite . quantity was shipped
BY this road TO the line Of steamers between Lewes
aud New York The Eastern Shore X. X. which
Is not properly branch, but Is really a part Of
the main stem shows gratifying increase from
., 52s baskets In 1869 10 81, 093 In 1870. We Can
make no estimate for the Maryland and Delaware
u u. us lis shipments for 1869 were included In
the shipments from Clayton, where Il connects
with the Delaware u. II. From the other roads
there were no shipments in 1869.
Middletown transcript., 1871-01-07
MARRIED.

December 2arh. In the PRESBYTERIAN Church.
Chesapeake CITY. hy Rev Charles =. Mailery'
Stephen II Ford Of S,ssafras Neck, aud Lenei,e
A Ellison. az Town Point.
on the 2ad inst. N the re,idrnec o. w. Ner-
r,i. IN Miiiius'un, is Re, Beverley Newman.
wm. II. Davis OF Baltimore, to Niss Rachel ".
Crouch Of Millingiol
TN the 22a ut al The rcstcaee af Mr. / Bird
near 81 G~urpcs, hk Rev. II. =. Thompson. Mr.
Timothy q, liurlocki aud Nlss Anna Rose
all OF this ccuniy
In Baltimore Ciiy, Nd on The s,h ut by the
Rev. J. Thos. Ilarrs. Theodore bieh formerly al
New Castle co. bel. aud Miss Es,hsr usiiton, oI
Kent co. Md.
In The Prcsby tcriss church, 81. Georges. Del.
on the s7d ul' by the Rev. ID. J Beit, Mr. Jno
p, Mitchell, OF Hartford co Md. and Miss l.il'c
seybold Clark, Of Red Lion Hundred, New
Castle co. Del.
Middletown transcript., 1871-01-07

On Federal Relations - Robinson, Hut
chinsou. Carsons. Martin. Harrington.
fHuBspAy. JAN. b.
In the Senate Mr.. Records. from the
joint committee on joint rules. presented :
report with tho rules agreed upon. which
Was adopted. Adjourned till Moaday
In the House the principal besinsps dur
ing the morning. Was dissection " the
Governors Message. in which many Of il
suggestions were taken upsnd debated snd
referred to special committses A motion
was carried directing the Clerk TO have
tho rules Of the standing committees print
cd Adjourned till Monday, s o'clock, r
y.
Middletown transcript., 1871-01-07

Petty larccneics now seem to be the or
der Of the day. We are continually hear
ing Of some one losing few bushels Of corn
Q few chickens, q few fence rails. &c. and
Of the parties being committed to Jail.
there to wait six months or year for
trial, costing the county hundred times
a. much as the stolen property is worth.
A correspondent, ut New Castle writes US
tina. the Jail is rapidly filling up. and now
has nearly as many prisoners as it had be-
fore tho last court. How much better
would il be II the magistrates had juris-
diciion over such petty eases. The ofen-
der would then get his lashing aud be
dismissed. and the county would not have
him to support for six. twelve or eighteen
months, in addition to the cost Of the tr al
aud besides would no, lose his labor, W,
believe this summary punishment would
have the beneficial effect Of checking som'
Of these sbcfts. aud we hope the Legislator
will be convinced Of the benefit and Civ,
Us q law empowering magistrates to dis
pose Of petty cases.