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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-02-01

"Who is this Jacksonville man to
whom the dispatch is addressed-or don
YOU know p asked
Runs a sort Of blacksmith shop
and makes tools" said Taylor. 81 don't
like his looks-he's vinegar-visaged y
hardly know why it was; but the
fact Of my clerk having sent telegraph
dispatch in cipher looked very suspicious
to me, and instinctivelv thought of the
paper | had found under his desk, and
which was still in my pocket
Taylor said | 81 wish you would
allow me TO keep copy Of this dispatch.
1t may affect my interests more than
YOU think for
"Well, if You think it does, go ahead,
said TAYLOR. "Only don't get me into
hot water-that' all
"I'll take care Of that, Taylor, said
| /, going to desk and sitting down he-
fore it. Now, leave me alone a few
minutes, and I'll see if | can solve this
mystery.
Although | am not naturally OF a
prying or inquisitive disposition, and de-
test as much as any one the spirit that
actuates person to pry into the affairs
Of others and become a party 10 that
which does not concern him, yet in the
present case felt justified in the course
was pursuing, and did not hesitate to
do all in my power to decipher the
mysterious figures aud ascertain, if pos
sible, what was engaging the attention
of my clerk TO such an extent that he
required the medium OF secret alpha
bet through which to communicate with
his friends. ...
By the aid OF the piece o; paper have
heretofore mentioned soor obtained
the following translation
ITO VIM. Jackson, ll9 Coppice street:
Three thousand dollars in the safe
and Parker gone till tomorrow. Come
down with the tools Immediately and at
one be at the office and will let YOU in.
| sleep there. GANNErr.
y | could deduce from this, dispatch
only one conclusion, which was, that
my clerk was taking advantage Of the
confidence I reposed in him, and my Of
absence from home, to enter into a con-
spiracy with some william to burg'arlze
my safe and carry off the three thou
I sand dollars contained therein.
In a perfect thrill Of excitement !
hade my friend hasty good-by, and
telling him | would more fully explain
at some other time, ran back to the
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-02-01
' VhNunlHalvU.
NOIrNG MEN

Who have injured themselves by a certain
practice INDUCED I'm when alone, n habit
frequently learned nom evil companions
or at school, the effects of which are nightly
felt, even when asleep, and II not cured reD.
mind and body, Should apply Immediately.
What pity that "A young man, the hole
Of his county, the darling Of his parents
should bc snntched fiom all prospects and
enJoymcnts Of life by the consequences ~
deyiatpg from the path OF nature and IN.
dulging In u certain secret habit. such per.
snms must. bNflrn CONTEMPLATING
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-02-01
q VIM. Jackson. lls Coppice street:

ITO VIM. Jackson, ll9 Coppice street:
lO-+23-l6-l6-l0 At 24-9-l4-2l-2 2I-6-
GA 1858 S.l4
-23-5-l6-23-3-7-2l-l6-lQlS-6, 6-l0I20.7-
23-237-ll-l-7-20-l6-2-7-ll-2l 1l-lS-l0.+
I04 l6 10 7-7-6 9 $4,000 l6-2IS-l4-l0-
l66.26-l3-l4-l0-7-2l- l6-l5-l6-l4l0104
l6-7-lT-l7-lS-l-l6 l3-lS-1l-1S 6-6-6-l6-lO
-26-7-24-lS-2l-lS-9 6-l6-l6-S 10+l6-23
l6. GAMNETT.'
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-02-01
Dried Fruit,

1nOn PIECES SUGAR CURED HANS,
lUUU $50 Plain do, do do
, 1000 Pieces Sugar Cured Breakfast Bacon.
eCQ do Clear Sides, -.
Just out Of smoke and for sale by
Janis HENRY X. LIST & 60.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-02-01

Reflect that sound mind and body are tho
most necessary requisites 10 promote cou-
nubial happiness. Indeed, without hess
the journey through life becomes weary
pilgrimage; the prospect hourly darkens Ia
the view; the mind beCom n Swallowed with
despair and flled with the melancholy re-
fiectlon that the happiness OF another he
sntnas bllultpl with our own
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-02-01
Dried Cherries.
New Orlfesalns Sugar.

IN HHDS. PRIME NEW CROP SUGARS,
lU lust received and for sale By
ianlS HENRY h. LIST 4 co.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-02-01
TAKEPARTICULAR NOTICE,

Or. J. addresses all those who have injured
themselves by improper Indulgence and
solitary habits, which ruin both body anu
mind, uniting them for either bushes,
study, society or marriage.
These aresome OF the sid aud melancholy
effects produced by early habits OF youth,
Pains In the Head, DmnoSs OF sight, Low
OF Muscular Power, Paipftntion ofthe Heart.
llNsnnnSln- NnrNnus IIrlIuhIIliN n.run.L..-
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-02
Veteran Soldiers in Councils:

CINCINNATI, July 27.-At the semi.annual
meeting of the Grand Army of the Repub-
lie, Department of Ohio, at Xenia to-day,
there was good attendance. The depart
ment commander, w. S. Bunts, OF Cleve-
land, presided, and delivered an address.
The membership, he said, during the past
six months had increased, and number OF
new posts had been organized. The tnan-
cial condition was not favorable, scarcely
enough being in the treasury to pay running
expenses. This could be corrected by the
prompt payment of the dues assessed.
After the reading of the regular reports,
resolutions were adopted, expressing deep
interest in the Soldiers and Orphans Home,
thanking Superintendent Griswold, OF the
institution, and heartily indOrsing the ac-
ten of the last national encampment In re-
viving interest and providing that the sol
diers and sailors who had been acceptable
members of the order might return thereto.
Five thousand dollars were assumed by
the encampment of the Indebtedness of the
old board of control of the Soldiers and
Orphans Home, and all the indebtedness
above this sum was assumed by individuais.
Tbe,encampment then took recess, and,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-02
The Surveying Expedition.
Monroe LptelLioencer saws:

Inc Monroe IHtetHyeHceF says
Colonel C. Smith having completed his
preparations, the surveying expedition will
drop down the river to-day. 1t will consist
of three large and commodious fats, housed
over, each fifty feet long by sixteen wide.
One of the boats is intended for the Off
GERS and white portion of the expedition;
another as cooking and sleeping room of
the crews and cooks; and the third as the
general storeroom and the cooking room of
the officers. There are three stoves, each
being sufficiently large to cook for twenty
five men.
The boats are to be tied together endwise,
and will be peled up stream by their crews.
We paid visit to them yesterday, and
Judging from the amount and variety of
the provisions and the accommodations on
board, Uncle Sam takes good care of the
inner and outer wants of his servants. All
the boats were constructed near here-two
of them at Brys mill, the third across the
river, at Captain Crossleys. The expedi-
ton will number about forty, including sur
veyors, engineers and laborers.
Colonel Smith has an extensive experience
in the work before him, having, since the
war. been engaged in the survey of Cape
Fear river, North Carolina, and the Ken
lucky river, Kentucky. In his survey of
the Ouachita, he will be assisted by Colonel
j. B. Cox, as chief assistant.
In our intercourse with Messrs. Smith and
Cox, we have found them pleasant and ac-
complished gentlemen, and we have no
doubt they will make hosts of friends along
the river where they stop.
Colonel Smith expects to be able to com.
plete the survey to Camden by the first OF
December, calculating to make about six
miles day, commencing at Trinity. We
may, therefore, look for the expedition in
the neighborhood Of Monroe during the
latter part of September or the early part
OF October.
For this work, our people are indebted to
Hon. Frank Morey, our Representative,
who succeeded in procuring the passage IN
Congress of the measure authorizing the
thorough survey of the Ouachita river and
Bayou Bartholomew.
AS will be seen from this step and the ap-
preparation for the removal of distinctions
in our river, our Republican members OF
Congress are following the policy, initiated
by the old Wing party, of internal i'm
provemepts of national aid"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-02

Politicians who are freely gambling on
political results should recollect that there
is a much easier and much more certain
way of making money. They frequently
loose both time and money in their fruitless
efforts to gain what they would esteem a
political prize, when, by investing few dol
lars in the Louisiana State Lottery, they
might draw prize far more valuable-One
that would place them beyond the want
of Office, unless they desired it merely for
the honor it is supposed to convey. This is
a matter, however, that is not confined to
politicians. 1t is something that concerns all.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-02

WORK BY THE CORoNERs.-The month
of July was tolerably lively one for the
two coroners. Mr.. Creagh had the follow
ing views and inquests: Epilepsy, .; de-
bility, 4; burns, 4; congestion of brain, 5;
consumption, 3; lockjaw,l /; gunshot wound,
?; teething, 2; insulation, 3; apoplexy, 3;
stillborn, s; fracture of skull, 3; pneu
monia, a; drowned, 6; convulsion, 2; dyp
iberia, l; paralysis, l; Inflammation of the
bowels, l; internal injuries, 1; cholera NOR
bus, i; suicide (poisons), 8; premature
birth, /; compression of brain, 4; remittent
fever, 1; dysentery, L; asthma, /; gas
teritis, l; spasms, L; heart disease, 1; me
ningitis, /; infanticide, 1; cholic, l; total II
Coroner jackson had the following: He
held 20 inquests and 26 views. Causes of
death: Injuries, ,; internal hemorrhage, ?;
dentition, 5; phthisls pulmonarus, l; still
born, IL; commissions. l; congestion of the
brain, 4; drowning, 6; suicide by laudanum
?; congestion of lungs, 1; fracture of skull,
1; inflammation of bowels, /; iris nascen
tum, l.; disease of the heart, l; meningitis,
l; tetanus, 1; consumption, l; general de
bility, l; collie, l.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-02

MEETING OF THE SECOND WARD REPUB
LICAN CLUB.-A meeting of the mother club
of the Second Ward was held last night on
Erato street. The object of the meeting
was to elect four delegates to the Parish
Executive Convention, to serve until the
fifteenth November, 1872. The following
delegates were elected: H. c. Dibble, p E
Bechtel, Thomas Maury and O. A. Tyler.
J. Sella Martin was then introduced to
the meeting, and made a telling speech
which was vociferously applauded. Sen
ator Pinchback also delivered an address
The proceedings were conducted in har
monious and orderly manner, and the
attendance was large.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-02
PROPOSALS..
DEPARTMENT OF IMPROVEMENT
New Orleans, july q, 1871

DEPARTMENT OF IMPROVEMENT,
New Orleans, July 27, 1871. (
CEALED PROPOSALS ADDRESSED TO THE
- undersigned will be received at this office until
SATURDAY NOON, August 5, 1871, for grading and
Smelling with lake shells State street in the Sixth
District of this city, from Green to Benjamin
streets, in accordance with plan and specifications
on file in the office of the City Surveyor.
The city reserves the right to reject any and al
bids.
All parties making proposals for this contract are
required TO deposit with the Administrator of Fl
nance evidence of their intention to abide by
the adjudication, the amount OF five hundred dol
lars in cash which shall be forfeited the city in
case of failure to sign the contract.
Bidders to whom contracts are not awarded shall
havether deposits returned to them on the day the
adjudications are made.
No bid will be received unless accompanied by
the certificate of the Administrator of Finance
certifying that the required cash deposit has been
made
Bids to be per running foot, and to be Endorsed
Proposals for grading and shelling State street.
jv27 I'd JOHN CUCKREM, Administrator.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-02

ST. THERESA CHURCH.-Solemn high
mass was celebrated at st. Theresa
church for the benefit of the contributors to
the papal fund. 1t being the day assigned
in the Roman calendar to "St. Peters
Chains" the Rev. Father Kenney, in his
sermon on the occasion, made touching
allusion to the sutferings of our Divine
Saviour, and then referred to the imprison-
ment and martyrdom of St. Peter and per-
secution of the Christians under the en-
pire and since, which, as the blood of the
martyrs has been the seed of the Church,
have in every age promoted its extension.
He argued, therefore, that similar results
might be anticipated from the present per-
secution of the Pope, the effect of which
was already manifest in a revival OF faith
and acts of charity and other good works
throughout the world.
At the conclusion of his discourse he read
the following list of contributions to the
Holy Father, made by his parisbioners and
others, who desired to participate with
them in their testimonial, humbly emitting
however, his own name and that of his as
sistant:
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-02
CANCELLATION OF BOND.

STATE OF LOUISIANA
Executive Department, ,
New Orleans, July g. 1871.
WHEREAS, APPLICATION HAS BEEN MADE
w 20 for the cancellation of. the official bond
of A. P. Dumas as auctioneer in and for the parish
of Orleans to wit: bond dated October IA,
1867, in the of ten thousand dollars. signed by
A. P. Dumas principal and FRANCOIS Victor
surety; the said bond being conditioned for the
faithful performance bu the said A. P. Dumas
of his duties auctioneer aforesaid
Notice is hereby given TO all persons interested
in the said bond to file their objections TO the can
collation. thereof in writing, in the office of the
Secretary of State, within ninety days after the
last publication hereof.
Given under my hand and the seal of the State
this twenty sec end day of July A. D. 1871, and of
the independence of the United States the ninety
sixth.
By the Governor: H. c. WARMOTH.
JOSEPH WITTGKNsTEIN,
Assistant Secretary Of State iy2l 20t
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-02

Notice of ElectiOn.-In pursuance of the call
be held at the club room of the Mother Ward Club
of the Third Ward Club, at Clay's Hail. Perdido
MONDAY, August Z, 1871 for four delegates and
aternates to represent said ward in the State Con-
ventiOn to be held August 8, 1871.
The Commissioners of Election will open the
polls at IL A., and close them at p NJ. sufficient
number of sergeants-at- arms will be in attendance
TO maintain order and protect the rights Of the
voters.
By order of the President,
THOMAS NJ. KAvANAGH,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-02
PROPOSALS..

DEPARTMENT OF IMPROVEMENTS,
New Orleans, July 81, 1871.
CEALED PROPOSALS ADDRESSED TO THE UN-
- dersigned will be received at this office until
FRIDAY NOON. August 4, 1871, for making wooden
sidewalk on the lower side of Broadway street,
from ST. Charles to Burthe street, in accordance
with the plan and specifications on file III the office
of the City Surveyor
The city reserves the right to reject any and all
bids.
All parties making proposals for this contract are
required to deposit with the Administrator of Fl
nance, as evidence of their intention to abide by
the adjudication, the amount of five hundred
dollars in cash, which shall be forfeited to the
city in case of failure to sign the contract.
Bidders TO whom contracts are not awarded will
have their deposits returned to them on the day
adjud icatons are made
No bid will be received unless the certificate of
the Administrator of Finance is incl0sed there
with, TO the effect that the required cash deposit
has been made
Proposals to be Endorsed Proposal for sidewalk
on Broadway steeet."
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-02
TNCONFIRMED LAND CLAIMS.
UNITED STATES CONSOLIDATED LAND OFFICE, }

UNITED STATES CONSOLIDATED LAND OFFICE,
District of Louisiana. ,
New Orleans, July "a, 1917
THO ALL WHO 1T MAY CONGRATULATIONS
Il having been made this day 10 this office to en-
ter as public land, under the homestead act of May
90 1862, and the acts amending it, ahomestead con-
tanning 70 l1lO0 acres in fractional section thirty
township thirteen, south of range twenty-fOur
east and fractional section two, in township thir-
teen, south of range twenty-five east in the south
eastern land district of Louisiana, about five
miles from the town of Algiers, louisiana fronting
on the Mississippi river, and bounded on the west
by lands confirmed to Barthelmey Jourdain,
Pierre JOurdain and Manuel Hod, and on the east
by lands confirmed to Louis BernOudy and is
known the records of this Off ce as the uncon-
trmed claim of the representatives of Thomas
Ramos, deceased.
All persons interested in said claim are notified
confOrmably to general instructions from the Com
missioner of the General Land Office TO appear at
this office, personally by counsel, with their
witnesses and other testimony, MONDAY,
the twenty-eighth day of August. 1871, at IL NJ,
to show cause why said entry should not be al
lowed.
CHARLES BARNARD, Register.
L.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-02
THE CITY HALL.
Surveyors Office.

The work of raising the protection levees,
in order to prevent disasters from the Sep
TENDER gales, is now rapidly pushed on,
under the direction of Surveyor Bell.
The levees on the New canal, the Bayou
st. John and the Canal Carondelet are
being raised, and about five hundred
laborers are employed in the work. 1t may
become necessary to employ three hundred
more in order to have the work completed
in time to prevent recurrence of such
overflow as deluged portion of the city in
June last. These protection levees will ex-
tend to the Metairie Ridge.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-02

LEGENDARY FIRE IN THE BASE BALL
PARK-A dairyman living near the park,
Sunday evening, noticed smoke issuing from
one of the buildings, and making an exami-
nation found the floor in blaze. There
were evident signs that the fire was the
work of some malicious person, as oil had
been poured on the woodwork, and bottle
of the liquid was near the spot. The dairy
man succeeded in quenching the fire before
much damage was done.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-02

CRIMINAL CoURT.-Martin Crane, charged
with carrying concealed weapon, pleaded
guilty and vas released on his bond, TO
await sentence.
The charge of carrying a concealed
weapon against Louis Swan, was continued,
the accused being absent from the city.
John Shealy, charged with carrying a
concealed weapon, pleaded not guilty, and
was released on bonds.
The case of Ephraim Brown, charged
with wounding, less than mayhem, firing at
Officer Moore, in the Sixth District, was
continued until the third. Also, two cases
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-02
TWO HUNDRED Nd FIFTY DOLLARS
REWARD.

STATE OF LOUISIANA
Executive Department. ,
New Orleans, july Is, 1871.
TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD
Il is hereby offered for the recovery of the little
son OF James and Elizabeth Lane, residing in New
Orleans: said child is six years old and
the name of Charlie Lane, and was forcibly seized
and carried without the limits of the State by
Charles and Miriam Stein who left for Galveston,
Texas on June %, 1871 per steamer City of Norfolk
will pay also two hundred and fifty dollars for
the arrest of the offenders, accompanied by evil
dence sufficient to secure their conviction and pun
ishment The police force and all police officers
are directed to give their prompt aid for the re-
covery and restoration of the lost child to it's
happy parents.
Given under my hand and the seal of the State
this thirteenth day of july A. D. 1871 and of the in
dependence of the United States the ninety sixth.
By the acting Governor of Louisiana,
OSCAR J. DUNN.
GRO. Z. BOvRR, Secretary of State iyl3 30t
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-02
/, PROPOSALS FOR PAVING.
DEPARTMENT OF IMPROVEMENTS,
Naur nrlaanc Iulp 81 1871


New Orleans, July n. 1871.
CEALED PROPOSALS ADDRESSED TO THE IN
- dersigned will be received at this office until
SATURDAY NOON, August 5, 1871, for paving with
square blocks Customhouse street from Rampant
to Dauphine street. Also for the construction of
flag stone sidewalks with stone curbs said street
for the same distance. Also for such cast iron
bridge plates as may be necessary. All in accord.
ance with plans and specifications on file in the
office of the City Surveyor
All parties making proposals for this contract
are required to deposit with the Administrator of
Finance. evidence of their intention TO abide by
the adjudication, the amount of one thousand dol
lars cash, which shall be forfeited TO the city in
case of failure to sign the contract. -,
Bidders to whom contracts are not awarded VIII
have their deposits returned to them on the DAY
adjudications are made.
No bid will be received unless the certificate OF
the Administrator of Finance is 1nciosed tnere-
with, TO the effect that the required cash depeslt
has been made. .., 80. ,
The city reserves the night to reject any and all
bids.
Bids to be made as set forth in specifications, and
proposals to be indorsed Proposals for paving
Customhouse street"
jy26 I'd JOHN COCKREM, Administrator.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-02
NOTICE.
DEPARTMENT OF IMPROVEMENTS, CITY HALL, /
New Orleans, July n, 1871.

DEPARTMENT OF IMPROVEMENTS, CITY HALL,
New Orleans, July n, 1871.
mo. standardization Series.I
Resolved, In accordance with section ten. act
fOrty-eight, approved March l3, 1871, notice is
hereby given of the intention of the city of New
Orleans to pave with square block stone the streets
hereinafter named, and the streets lying within
the boundaries hereinafter set forth viz: Canal
street from the terminus of the present pavement
to the wharf Julia street, from Rampant to Clai-
borne street; Delord street, from Rampant to Clai
borne street; Rampant STREET, from Julia to Deord
street. Boundaries: Canal street, TchOupitoulas
street Terpsichore street and the levee. in the
First District; Canal street, Peters or Old Levee
street, St. Peter street and the levee, in the
Second District
Adopted by the Council of the city of New Or
leans, July IS 1871
Yeas: COckrem Shaw, Deassize Remick, Lewis
Walton, Bonzano.
BENZ. F. FLANDERS, Mayor.
true copy:
ii. CONQUEsT CLARKR. Secretary iX2a lot
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-02

HIGH MAss.-To-day beings st. Alphonsus
day, at st. Alphonsus church, Constance
street, between st. Andrew and Josephine
streets, high mass will be celebrated at nine
o'clock A. NJ, at which the choir, under the
direction of Mr.. Joseph Miller, Jr., will sing
Mozart's Twelfth Mass" A large statue
of st. Alphonsus, which has just been re-
ceived, will be blessed Immediately after
mass, and placed in the upper niche of the
front of the church.