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THE POT4TO BTG.

A reliable correspondent in Iowa sends us
specimen of the potato bug-the old and the
young-in recent letter. 1t is about the size
OF common pea, brown with dark stripes
running lengthwise on its back, and well arm
ed for locomotion and plumber Our CORE
spondent says "This pest of the potato crop
seems to have travelled from the Rocky Noun
tains eastward, and you may expect it on the
Atlantic coast before long. The larger spec
linen is the parent bug, which may be seen in
the spring about planting time. 1t lays its
egg on the foliage of the potato, early in
June, and feeds upon the plant, but its rava-
ges are not so great as is committed by the
young"
In the last issue of the Piscataqus Observ.
er we find the following, which indicates that
some kind of bug is already at work upon the
potato, although we should judge from the
description that it is not like the one sent us
sit seems that a sort of bug is infesting
our potato fields in this vicinity. DIR. Fisher
of Foxcroft has shown us a specimen of
species of bug which has infested his field of
potatoes. They are very numerous. 1t is
said and expressed by many, that they are
the cause of the potato rot, by puncturing the
stalks and depositing their eggs, and that the
disease extends downwards. They are some
thing similar to the squash bug, having wings
striped and yellow, but the head and bodies
are red while those of the squash are black.
They are nearly twice as large. They seem
to work on potatoes and nothing else. 1t APP
pears to us that they cannot be the Colorado
potato bug; for they have not had time to
reach this coast, though we predict they will
by another season. The preventative of po-
tato bug is to sprinkle Paris Green and flour
on the plants when covered with dew. Farm
ers and every one else, who have potatoes
growing should now use every means to pre-
vent the depredations of this pest-for they
are aware that the potato is half the staff of
life'"
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OUR INDUSTRIAL ECONOMY.

To the Editor of the Ksnne5ec Journal:
Acknowledging your courtesy in publishing
the article on Industrial Economy / now
hand you few notes in the interests of labor
and capital employed in industrial pursuits.
In the article referred to, mention was
made of organized societies for the dissemina-
ton of s'Free Trade" doctrines, and | would
now like to present some of the programme
as initiated by the "Revenue Reform" policy
which is being promulgated by the paid agents
of the League" under the inspiration OF
British manufacturing interests. An inspira-
ton no less than definite sums of money
raised for the purpose of efiecting changes OF
our tariff by Congress.
Let the doubter read the report to Parlia-
ment of the Crown Commissioner appointed
to examine the condition of the working
classes in England.
That all influences which can be brought
to bear to change the policy of our govern
ment from protection of native industry
against foreign labor is being set in motion,
cannot be denied. And what is most humili-
ating to supporter of our protective interests,
is the false and damaging report Of the special
Commissioner of the Revenue, of whom
better things were expected. This sudden
conversion while pretending to represent the
protective interests of American industry to
the theory that tariff is a tax" upon us,
leads men to doubt his honesty. Let any one
VINO desires, examine the reports of COM
merce and navigation, and see for himself
how falsely the condition of trade has been
represented. This report represents the price
OF wheat in 1859, or the free trade period, as
$l.45, while it was actually "a $40 cents per
bushel, being reported by him in his returns
OF per cent. above the real price. Then he
cut down the price of wheat for the wear 1869
TO Sl.35 per bushel, or Is per cent below the
real value. He also pursued the same policy
in representing the price of commodities
which were taken for exchange in 1859, while
they were correspondingly exaggerated for
1863.
For fear of being misunderstood, append
list in proof of the ground taken against
Wells Report, copied from a leading Free
Trade paper, the journal of Commerce, "
which shows the same report as that Of Com
merce aud Navigation. This list represents
the products Of agriculture and their market
able value under free trade in 1859, and I'M
der protection in 1863.
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IMPORTANT DECISION.

The Supreme Court of Massachusetts has
recently rendered an important decision,
touching the rights of persons as affected by
the demands and exactions Of trade unions
and eimilar organizations. John Carew, a
freestone cutter of South Boston sent some
of his work to New York. Thereupon the
Journeyman Freestone Cutters Association
demanded that he pay penalty of $500 to
the association, for violating its rules in send
ing his work away. He demurred at paying
the money, but was finally obliged to pay it
or lose all his workmen, who were members
Of the association. But having filled his con-
tract, he sued to recover the money. In the
superior court the Judge ruled that he could
not maintain the action, but, the case being
carried up to the.supreme court declaring re-
suited to that a conspiracy against mechanic
who is under the necessity of employing work
men to order to carry on his business, to obtain
sum Of money from him, which he is under no
legal liability to pay, by inducing his workmen
to leave him and by deterring others from en-
tering into his employment, by threats or
otherwise SO that he is induced to pay the mon
ey demanded, under reasonable apprehen-
sion that he cannot carry on his business
without yielding to the illegal demand, is an
illegal conspiracy, and the acts done under it
are Illegal, and the money thus obtained may
be recovered back, and if the parties succeed
in injuring his business, they are liable to pay
all the damage they have done him.
This is common sense and justice, and
must exert a salutary influence in checking
the evil complained of. Anything more ar
bitrary than regulations like the above, is
difficult to be found in the tyranny of capital
or more at variance with the rules of RICH,
that should obtain between employer and en-
ployed.
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REPUBLICAN NOMINATION.
FOR GOVERNOR
THE DEMOCRATIC WRANGLE.

Since some of the democrats have denied
that there was any ''unpleasantness" in the
committee on resolutions at the democratic
State convention, we copy the following from
the report in the New York Herald of the pro-
ceedings of the convention which gives some
idea of the fierce wrangle that took place
over the platform.
SIN the meanwhile the committee on Reso-
tons were in session directly underneath the
hall, and stormy debate was taking place.
Marcellus Emery and W. II. simpson, from
the eastern section of the state, representing
theconseryative element, were combating the
progressionists to the best OF their ability.
Among the resolutions which they offered for
consideration, and which was defeated by
woe of z to 8, was the following, which will
give good idea of the santediluvian ideas
which they cherish:
RESOLVED, That we are unalterably op-
posed to the following recommendations of
the State Superintendent, urged upon the
Legislature in his late animal report, to wit -
Granting to the State Superintendent inquisi-
torial powers over the colleges and academies
within the State, compulsory attendance on
the public schools, State uniformity of text
books, State aid in favor of the Maine Educa-
tional Journal and Educational Association,
increase of salary Of the State Superinten-
dent, and State aid to free high schools; that
we call upon the people to apply the test Of
opposition to these measures to all candidates
for Senators and Representatives to the Leg
islature at the polls in September next.
Three long and weary hours passed away,
during which the delegates we're bothered to
death in trying to understand a talk against
time by Eben F. Pillsbury on the subject OF
the tariff, when finally it was semi-officially
announced on the platform that the jury had
compromised and were ready to make YER
dict.
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BOWDOIN COLLEGE.

BUWUUlN CVLAEQG.
CANDIDATES for admission will be examined
j in ADAMS HALL, on FRIDAY of Commence
ment Week. JULY 18th, at O'Clock A. NJ. Also on
the first day of next term, Thursday August 3lst,
ut the same place and hour.
SAMUEL HARRIS, President.
Brunswick, June 81, 1871 4w2s
~E9T"AR Ho
The NEW ENGLAND MILITARY AND NAVAL
BUREAU OF MIGRATION Head Quarters Room
Is Liberty Tree Block. 100 Acres Land Free I
Town sites secured for soldiers and sailors, at
cost, at important points that they may secure the
for the New Northwest to leave Boston l4th of July
and the l4th of each month thereafter and colonies
forwarded by this Bureau to settle on all the trunk
roads OF the West. Head Quarters open every
afternoon and evening, except Wednesday and Sat
urday evenings. JAS. NJ. JOHNSTON,
AVIS Cor. Secretary.
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Such are the means being used by foreign
capital, free traders, importers and demagogues
to induce farmers and mechanics to espouse
their doctrines.
In defence of the new Revenue Reform
movement the New York Evening Post Cen
tirely in the interest of foreign and importing
houses,) publishes the scheme and list of ar
ticles upon which it is safe to collect revenue,
nearly all of which we do not produce, but
which have become articles Of necessity
This plan looks TO the raising of 1870, 600, 900
of revenne, GO, 0000 900 of which is upon coffee,
tea, sugar and molasses, commodities which
are prime necessities in every working mans
home in the land. / copy the list as publish
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CONSUMPTION.

The Mandrake Pills composed of of Natures
noest gftsthc Pedophilun Peltatum They possess all
the blooiscarchng, Alternative properties of caomel but
unlike caloElel, they
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LEAVE no STING nErzr..D.-

The work Of cure Is beginning. The vitiatcd ard
Mucous deposits n the bowels and in the alimentary
nal elected. Tho liver, like clock is wound up i.
aroases from orpidity The stomach responsibility
Gnd the patient begins TO feel that he is getting at last
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enterprises for season from taxation and
loanng credits, and her reward will come.
LABORER.
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Special Notices.
CROQUET AND RING-TOSS,
BASE BALLS AND BATS.
FANCY GOODS AND NOTIONS,
FIREWORKS,
at wholesale.
CUTTER, HYDE & co.
- CHAUNCY STREET, BOSTON.
>~-2GS1--aLot-Ora,
Sl's cyzsE AND ITS PREVENTIVE,
Il =. II. SCHENCK, N. d.

Many u:aa:, being has passed away, for whose death
''ee VS. 10 o:!cr reason than the neglect OF known
d2.r family aud friends sleeping the dreamless
..s.,l5er into which, Lad they calmly adopted
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Special announcement.
PHOTOC GRAPHS.
A. w. KIMBALL.

is happy to inform the people of Augusta and vi.
cnty, that he will give his personal attention
to the PHOTOGRAPH BUSINESS at
100 WATER STREET,
perience in one of the best rooms in Boston, we
heel confident of giving GOOD SATISFACTION.
Call and Examine Specimens.
june2tly
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B0arders Wanted /!

to thirty single gentleman can
l. be accommodated with pleasant rooms and
a limited number of families can find splendid ac-
commodation at the AUGUSTA HOUSE. Please
call and examine rooms and prices before locating
for the summer. LII. BAKER, Proprietor.
Augusta March. 1871, maI24ttf
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-01-13
In UNINTENTIONlL BLOW.

The Democracy does no: look % the
Ptcogg,le for castigation 6: the poin. Of
It's pen; and the Piccytn. is not in the
habit Of hitting the opposition. either
when !. is down or when i: is up. This
sorbearance sesms to be understood. Yes
terdav, however. the rule was broken.
which is oniy :.l1ss proof Of another rule.
that all general rules are liable 70 excer-
tons. IN speaking Of the enormous deb:
contracted by the city OF Brooklyn, which
now amounts to thirty six millions Of dol
lars, the Picoyn,e rather justifes The fact,
by alleging that Brooklyn has something
to show for her Indebtedness while New
Orleans, with all her revenues, expendi-
lures and debts, is wholly without any
Testimonial! to show where her money has
gone to.
This is what we have often referred to,
not by way Of comparison i: is true, bat
by d;,ec. assertion. Aud VIVA. has Still
further attracted our attention, Is the fact
that the encouragement OF the past has
been SO serious that the eificien: govern
men: which prevails at present can offer
| rc hope OF progress until i: has diser-
tangled the affairs OF the corporation
from tie confusion in which tie Demo
| c.ats have involved them. The argument
by comparison, as adopted il the P;ooyoole,
IS more torcible than our direc. onslaught.
| ana is therefore q more serious outbreak
against the opposition than ol- OWE. Il
is accepted in this sense. and We urge j:
uror the attention Of the community ia
order to prevent any relapse into :ha;
policy which can spend so nlUci. w!.hcu:
! cfe::nc any show for the outGC.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-01-13

been expended every year for pretended
improvements, it is a wonder that so
simple, practicable and efficient plan
for saving property should have been
neglected. But it is lot too late to at
tend to this matter yet. Let us lock our
stable-deors in other parts Of the city be-
fore the horses are stolen
The amount paid for negotiating the
sale Of the Waterworks, two or three
wears ago, would have been enough to
construct at least one hundred OF these
wells, while the unpaid but recently &C.
manded claims arising ont Of that trarsac-
ton, are enough to build half dozen
more.
We suggest that Mayor Flanders recon-
mend an appropriation OF two thousand
dollars fer the purpose Of digging public
wells. We want more water and less law,
more work and less talk. Whenever fire.
men can find plenty Of water, especially
in neighborhoods where the buildings are
low and not too close together, they gen.
orally succeed in arresting the spread Of
fires. and sutdue them occasionally when
the case appears hopeless bu: withou:
water they are powe.less !or good. With
SO much water within easy reach there can
be no excuse except pure sh;f:lessress for
being wi.hou: good supply in every part
Of the city. lie: US have plenty Of wells
supplied with water, and the fremen Will
do :he;r duty and keep down :he fires.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-01-13
ON CaRONDELET STREET.

there was a lively time il Carondelet
stree. yesterday with Slaughterhouse
stock. ~ he morning j. opened rather
strong under .he influence o. a well
known toli ard silillful operator wEo
made some large purchases, and, tor q
time. manifested e. disposition 70 buy O..
lt5>ra. Tie house OF which he is the
chief purchased 1900 shares q: 22, Atter
this .oOO were sold at 23l and 1000 &: %.
Toward the close the stock seemed 20
grow weaker, though 2233 was Did for it at
the board After the board lots were sold
as follows: 500 at 222, 500 at 224i, 800 at
81 and 500 at 22,. Later, 100 shares
were sold al %.
IN Levee a good deal was done. at rates
varying IRON p to q. IN regard to the
final fate Of this scrip, there is good
deal Of diversity Of opinion. Many per-
sons express a good deal Of confidence
that the bill will become a law, while
others are equally confident tina: the Sen
ate Will XII the bill. These various views
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-01-13
FIRE WELLS WANTED.

We learn that one great obstacle to
arresting the fire on Common street on
Wednesday night, was the want Of water
Our waterworks pipes do not lead out SO
far, and there are no fire plugs in that
vicinity. But q plan was proposed some
time ago by Alderman Camp which, if il
Lad been adopted, would have been the
means Of saving the homes Of very many
poor people, and avoided serious loss to
underwriters and property owners. lie
proposed to sink wells az convenient dis
.ances, easy of access by fire engines,
from which the supply Of water would be
abundant at all times. Under the proper
supervision these wells would not cost a
large sum each. The supply Of surface
water in nearly all parts Of the city is
ample to fill them and keep them full
up to within few feet Of the top.
With the hundreds Of thousands Of
dollars Of the public money that has
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-01-13
IMPROPER EXAMINATIONS.

Senator P;nchback took 100 broad
ground in his personal appeal 20 the Ser
ate on Wednesday. when ne challenged
the intention Of the white nen 0: the Re-
publican party 70 refuse their support 70
any colored man. The record is against
him, for at tina: very tine white men OF
accepted fMthfu!ness and Of urdoubted
capacity were supporting eolored nomi.
nees. If the majority did no: Go SO, that
is matter upon which Senator's are
allowed 70 exercise .hei, own discretion.
The com. will disclose :ha. tie voting
was somewhat irregular. colo.ed men
voting for white nominees and white men
voting for coicred Nominees. Nothing,
therefore, is deducible from VIVA: actually
transpired as to wha: The party will do
when it has opportunity. Senator Pinch
back was put forward as {. nominee, and
reasons purely personal 20 himself may
have governed members IN TIE disposition
Of their votes.
Besides, the Republican patty is II &c
manner bound to consider tie colo, OF
the candidate. The State elects her Sen
ator because Of his fitness 70 watch over
and protect her interests. Sire supposed
to choose this aGen: With regard to his
supreme capacity 20 eracple with all the
various propositions tina: ateec: The great
est government O. The world. no: only il
its relations with foreign powers, Lu. with
tie local communities OF which il is con-
posed. This IS nc: a matter O. color q:
all: j: IS matter Of Intelligence ard &C
tiyity. =: the p.eser: time We need
representation in Congress capable o;
representing Republican IDEAS. AID c:
uphoiding ard pushing our local demands.
Louisiana has claims upon the general
governmer: which have beer neglected.
in the matter Ct !eve.s. lands. improve
Ments. and bankS.
The tariff is unde: discussion. ar! We
have special concern IL seeing tina: me
bonded warehouse system is &c: expanded
20 OK disadvantage. 20 S.anr!e with
these questions IS a matter Q: study,
activity. popularity and strategy. Her-
eff, tina: could lie secured today may
fail Tomorrow. Senator'S. therefore.
sho2.Id be chosen with difference 70 OR
political ideas. IL :Ie :.rs: place. and
with reference % their OWL .Ldcwmen:s.
in the second place. The u2enbe! from
Orleans WI! see. therefore. tia: his
colleagues had a wide margin or which 70
&C: N giving .heir votes: and that j:
they passed by re colored race il making
the election, their views may nave been
such &c 20 satisfy tie party and :he
STATE
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-01-13
A COMPLIMENT.

We return cur thanks 20 .Le Fire De-
partner: for the compliment. contained
in tie following notification. and shall
endeavcI 20 discharge the duties imposed
upon Us as the organ OF the association. TO
the hes: c: cur ability. u TIE meantime,
we share with the whole community a
feeling G: p:ide IL Cur gallan: I.remen:
OpFiCt ~ SFrKHT.Ey
:.ren's Charitable association.
Eew Orleans, .anJ aIy ~ 1871.
EDI-OH EE.UHLICAN:
a: meeting OF the Boari. O. Commits
sione-s Of this association. held on the tenth
instant, your paper was elected by the board
as The official journal .or this ASSOCIATION.
Respectfully.
C. c. FLANAGAN. Secretary.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-01-13
1 CARD.

NV CkIT. y. .8u.ayy II !t'!.
fGts r.. 20 announce % NY :Orn.e. ::leECs GLG
ySt,crs .aa: t:.,s assoc .:c! Hyset: IL business
Wiz. Nl. ". 4. WII.noTe. ,rde. re lame :Ed
yrrn Of WHITSOLE 1 BARKINGEH 4: Eos. u:
aid .lo Front s.-..:, New Orleans. v ere We .Te
yr.rared % 90 al ads O; Ec,er Copper. Sin .snG
Size. lYoa work IL .ic ipct: -uv.cve, and
s,y.e a: the loves. cas- prices. .ud n thanking
II f. ends for Il. d. former iltI... patronage, and
u asking q coL..n.au"e Ct .ilc s:.Iue 20 tne I,cw
firm void say GA. :ha: II war. o.anx th,r.
n c-r ne yo. z find T.: 20 ye..r -.:e.est 20 give
- :. all pstoGe -'&'ing yo.r orders elsewhere.
JOHN Z. EAHR.EGEte.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-01-13

Captain Eyre, of the steamer Bombay,
whose conduct at the time lie ran into and
vunk the United States steamer Oneida
caused lis suspension for the term Of six
months, has, at the expiration Of the time,
been notified by the Peninsuar and Oriental
Steamship Company, his employers, that
his services are no longer required. This, to
Captain Eyre, has probably proved more
severe punishment than the mere suspen-
zion
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-01-13
NEW ORLEANS REPUBLICAN; FRIDAY, JANUARY l3, 1911

give rise to good deal Of animated dis
cussion, and some livey betting. AT
present prices, and in the present situa-
ton of the bill, the stock is an excellent
plaything for spectators.
Sanitary and Fertilizing stock took
sudden rise yesterday, and was sold as
high as 81 at the board, after which 52
was bid without finding seller.
The money market is commonly said to
be easy; but the effects Of the greater
supply Of money are not, as yet, materially
felt. Lenders are still asking from L to
q per cent a month, even on good col
laterals, and the banks throw out large
amounts Of good paper, on the plea that
they have 60. money enough to supply
the demands Of their customers. Never
theless, the complaints Of excessive
Stringency. so rife short time ago. are
no longer heard.
The following were tie oters and bids
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-01-13

4 Brooklyn lady, residing in German
.;tv. which Is heavily taxed for both men
and money by the war, writes to her friends
.ha. the cost Of living is so much increased
in consequence that she has to pay sixty-fve
cents for pair OF white kid gloves with
two buttons - that a new silk bonnet costs
nearly dollar IN gold; cab for two per
sons 70 the opera and back, thirty-seven
sents: ard washing is charged toE q, The
extra-agar. RATE Of twelve cents = co2en
fDieces
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-01-13

We are gratifed 70 learn that our friend
William Eaker srs:ains tu: q small loss
by the burning O: his house on Wednes-
day night Owing 20 the exertion Of the
fremen, Captain William NJ. Robinson.
and numbe. Of policemen, nearly all
his valuables were saved in a condition
scorching. His card OF thanks in another
column gives credit to the efficient friends
who came to bis rescue when he most
needed help.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-01-13
An OPPOSING FACT.

A planter in Mississippi with fly acres
o: ground under cultivation raised fifty
two bales O. cotton. He employed Swec-
ISL ,aborers. and their :aithfuineas was SO
great .ha:. he was entirely relieved. from
the necessity Of overseeing :neir labor
during re season. "ha: viii the
.P:cc. eta. say 20 this as ali evidence
against rs proposition ina: white labor
can not Withstand .ne climate sufficiently
20 be calculated. On IA lie cultivation O..
Cotton.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-01-13

The attention of dry goods merchants,
bat.ers and shoe dealers is specially invited
to the sale at auction OF {. very desirable
invoice Of goods to be sold this day. at the
Office Of Messrs. G. Z. GiracGey * Co.,
rci+hnl,r limit or reSorIe.