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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-15

=, The theory Of physical deterioration in
massachusetts, is illustrated in an address
INST delivered before the Farmers Club at
Princeton, by DR.. Nathan Allen. He says
that In 1910, when the population of that
town was l347, 'the number of children be-
tween the ages of FIVE and fifteen was twice
the number in 1870, when the population
was was ~ For the last ten years one-sev-
enth OF all the births in this town have
Oeen IN families Of foreigners, though the
100 in number Whatever NAV be the bear.
ing OF this fact politically, it certainly does
not furnish . very good economical argu-
ment IN support Of the Know-Nothina
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-15

The pastor Of one of our churches was
catechising the pupils Of his Sabbath school,
and remarked:
Remember, dear children, that God is
everywhere"
The words had hardly escaped his lips.
when roguish little fellow rose up and said
to the pastor:
Please, sir, did you say that God was
eyerywhere!
Yes, my son, everywhere"
is he in my pocket"
Eyes, he is in your pocket"
Well, guess I've got you there was
the triumphant retort; ''cause l amt got
any pocket"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-15
The Iberville Ne,rs saxs.

1t is our melancholy duty to announce the
death OF Mr.. Joseph NJ. Grass, of New Or
leans, which sad event occurred at the resi-
9 m OF his son, Adolphe Grass, ESD, in
flacquemine. at halfpast one o'clock Wed
1nesday morning: Mr.. Grass was well
known and highly esteemed citizen and al
though he had passed the allotted three
score years and ten of patriarchal age, his
loss is no less a severe blow to the commun-
lty than to his immediate family and friends.
we tender our sincere coincidence to the
afflicted relatives of the deceased.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-15

A girl called to apply for place in Bos-
ton. The lady Of the house asked for her
reference. Il have lived five years at my
last place" said the girl; IF you want to
ley The lady was favorably impressed
with . girl who had lived five years with
out changing her place, but che concluded
to call on Father Hawley. "Do you know
q girl named So-and-so!' Yes" .She
lived five years at her last placer Yes"
All correct so far. but as the lady turned to
GO Father Hawley inquired. ''Do you know
where her last place VAST 'No, she did
nor mention that 'It was in the State
prison."
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-15

"A man at Lawrenceburg, Pennsylvania.
recently put up nice new house. in which
ne inserted an imposing stone chimney. 4
rev mornings after the place was occupied
ana smart rain had fallen, he found a
large noe IN his roof and two wagon loads
~ o.o s,akea Nme on his hearthstone, lime
nocently built A N.n -so ALI
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-15

The vintage in California will exceed
ee, en-. NJ. millions Of gallons, exclusive Of
uaauuy' 10 the lover of fruit this is of all
Golden State. 1t is worth journey across
me continent just to look at come of the
Vineyards in the grape-growing region.
Wnue to loiter at will amid their purpIing
naaN Is the very acme Of delghteone.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-15

The season has been an unhealthy one for
nckle young ladies. Those who have read
the papers have probably noticed the fact
that within month at least five unstable
damsels have been murdered OF horribly
mangled BY loving swains, with whom they
nave seen proper to trihe. The business OF
matrimony is now practical reality. 1t is
now "your hand or your life." and the Lady
who says Eyes" to the first offer ought to
the yisk che i running
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-15
Skip That.

From the Grand Army Journal
After the capture Of Mobile by Farrsgut's
feet the Secretary of the Navy wrote . let
ter of thanks to the admiral. He was in the
cabin when the dispatch came on board
and as his sight was not good he handed the
letter to his private secretary to read. The
secretary read: "Sir-The department has
hea S with Ut great pleasure OF the capture Of
aud l take occasion to thank you in the
name of the government of which You are
SO noble q servant. Your name, sir, will 20
down to posterity among'-"Stop, stop, sir !!
Stop all that flourish of trumpets. Skip all
that, sir, and let Us know what they want
rs to do next" said the noble old fellow.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-15
This, from the Rich!and Beacon, is cheer

The weather remains very pleasant and
favorable for cotton picking. We are graft
ned to be able to state that the crop has
been damaged very little by the worm;
there fore, there will be two-thirds crop
made in this parish, for which it is to be
hoped our planters will receive good price.
Inc corn crop is better ON B1uf river than in
any other section we have seen, and some Of
the farms have yielded full crop Other
portions Of the parish have good ordinary
crODs
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-15
Says the Bay st. Louis Ga-ette:.

E.velybody knows that Bay St. Louis is a
watering place, but it does not foiIow that
az Its ladies have waterfalls on tbe;r heaJs s'
cataracts in their eyes, creeks 't in A 1ha;r
backs, forty springs in their skirta o. , that
t1ey al wear high.tied shoes. True. so ONE
u o,. 'ae aa. nave : nolen in their heads; and
ase occasionally SWIMMING in tears, "''@
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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-15

rrK Lxct&ABIE PArIr Az rSPA UNABLE IN
CONeTANcT.
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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-02-09

The Reading PAP Dsspdtch says: 6 The we'll
known superiority of MI HERS HERB BITTERS
will spare us the necessity of saying anything at
length in favor of this magical Tonic and Stimu-
liant Wherever this Bitters Is beet known, 1t
meets with an astonishing sale. This is the case
in our section of the country. There are cases in
this city where the most radical cures have been
effected in chronic diseases-cures which the best
physicians conld not effect, and we know oil
scores of families (our ewn among the number),
no would not be without plentiful supply OF
this Great Household Remedy for any cousidera-
ton. Let every family in the land keep it on hand
Sold by all respectable druggists. Price one dol
lar per bottle.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-02-09

Fresh Garden, Flower. Fruit, Herb, Tree,
& Shrub, and Evergreen Seeds, prepaid by
mail, with directions for culture. Twenty
five different packets of either class for
.Sl.O0. The six classes $500.
90 600 MS Evergreen and tree seeds Apple, Pear,
Cherry, &C. Grass seeds Beet, Cabbage. Carrot,
Onion, Squash Turnip, and all Vegetable and
Flower Seeds. in large small quantities; also
Small Fruits. Stocks Bulbs, Shrubs. Roses, Yer
benas, &C.. by mail, prepaid. New golden Band
ed Japan Lily, SOC. Priced Descriptive catalogue
sent to any plain address, gratis. Agents wanted.
Wholesale List to Agents, Clubs and Trade. Seeds
on commission
B NJ WATSON, Old Colony Nurseries and
Seed Warehouse, Plymouth. Mass. Established
in 1S42 2m36
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-02-09
ADMIRAL. EAR

ADMIRAL FARRAGUT's LAST MOMENTS.
A. n. Y. millionaire, New York, VINO
was an intimate friend of the late Admi
raj Farragut, and who was with him in
his last moments, tells the following
story: A few hours before Farragut died
he told his wife that he would like to see
a clergyman. There was an Irish servant
girl III the room at the time, and before
Mrs Farragut had time to comply with
the Admiral's request, the servent girl
had Roman Catholic priest at the bed
side of the dying Admiral. He entered
the room unobserved by the Admiral, and
proceeded to perform the services pecu-
liar to his Church. The Admiral sudden
~ opened his eyes, looked steadfastly at
he priest, waved his head, and said in a
clear voice, " Go away, sir you are not
my pilot"
San Francisco has steam wagon fer
agricultural purposes.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-02-09

A young lady, in good health and
spirits, was seated with h.r sisters con
versing on the preparations for the ap-
preaching Christmas, allusion was made
to the anticipated usual annual gifts of a
particular and dear friend, who for
several years had been in the habit of
presenting Christmas presents to these
sisters and would sometimes consult one
of them as the articles to be presented.
The object of this notice said to her sis
ter, Mr." the friend alluded to,
may send me something never
thought of" Verify, 1t swiitely came to
pass for suddenly and almost immedi
ately she complained of being cold, and
after few hours of mournfulIy sad and
terrible painful physical suffering, are
the merry Christmas came, she died. The
friend, in the grief of his heart, did
send something" the lovely maiden
never thought Ola wreath for hel
coffin
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-02-09
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

The Partnership heretofore existing under the
firm name of Brown & Farr in this city, is this
day dissolved by mutual consent. All payments
due said firm are payable to A. Fsrr, and ali ac-
counts against said firm will be paid by said A.
Farr &. G. BRowE,
A. FAIR.
Kenosha, Jan. 28d, 1870.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-02-09
NOTICE.

A. L. Farr Co., will hereafter continue at the
old stand. and will be pleased to see all their old
friends and customers.
3u95 AL FARR u Co.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-02-09

THE TIME To PAINT-A correspon-
dent writs: AS practical man, am
really astonished to sec the mania exhib
tied for outside pointing at inappropriate
seasons OF the year. Ipresume there are
two objects in the use Of paint-decora-
ton md preservation, both Of which are
entirely defeated by painting III the
months of May and June. | have proved
by practice, that wood work painting in
October looks better at the end of four
years than in painting in June it would
in two The heat of the summers sun
completely extracts the oil (the only
paint which nourishes and preserves the
wood from decay before it has time tc
penetrate below the surface, lfjudiciously
applied in the autumn, it accomplished
the object-preserving the body and ap
pearance much longer period"
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-02-09
THE JURY's INQUEST.

An inquisition taken al the city of Kenosha
In the county OF kenosha, on the 3lst day Of
January, 1871, and the I'd day of February
1871, before j. B. Jilsun, one Of the Justices
of the Peace Of the said county, upon the
view of the bodies Of Mrs. Kate Merrill, and
her four children, Henry, Frederick, Mary
and Kittie Merrill; also upon the bones of a
human body, supposed to be those of Edwin
Wade, a servant about the yard and kitchen
OF the Halliday House; said 5odies being
found dead in the debris and ruins after the
burning of the Halliday House in said city of
Kenosha. on the morning of the 3lst OF Jan.
nary, 1871, by the Jurors whose names are
hereunto subscribed; who being duly sworn
to inquire on behalf of the people OF this
State, when. and in what manner, and by
What meaLs the said persons came to their
named persons were in said Halliday House
at The time of the breaking out OF the fire,
and their death was occasioned by said fire or
suffocation caused by the smoke of said fire.
And we further find that the probable orig
in of said fire was owing to the carelessness
or negligence OF some person to this jury I'M
known, in lighting and leaving small kero-
sens lamp without a chimney burning in the
lamp room of sad Halliday House on the
morning Of said fire, and just prior thereto
And we further find that said Halliday
House was left open at the main entrance
without watch during the latter part OF said
night SANS
Iu testimony whereof the said Justice OF
the Peace and the Jurors OF this inquest have
year aforesaid.
IT,
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-02-09
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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-02-09
JOHN BIssELL. SWORN.

Myself and Capt. Haen were coming from
the north side of the river on the morning OF
the 3lst; when we got to Brande's office /
said to the Capt. there is a big light across
the way" he said there was fire; he ran
across and opened the door and went up
stairs; also went after him, and went to
find pair of overshoes went to the ward
robe but couldn't find them, then went ont
and across the street then went back but
uldn't get in. There was cry for lad
der; didn't see any person n the house; the
Capt went up to the third story. The ward
sobe is off from the office. / heard no explo-
ron while in the house; it was said to have
been while | was running across the street
with coat and vest of the clerks 7 met
Mr.. Smith, proprietor, as was going up front
stairs, he said "for Gods sake saver my wife,"
I didn't see her at all till she was out. /
came out before the Capt; he had gone up
the second fight of stairs. The flames were.
when first saw them, just coming out from
lamp room; it was so hot on the stairs when
/ got ready to get out, that had to jump
over the railing into the middle OF the stairs.
Smith was addressed, except his shirt, when
l met him 1t was about half past four in
the morning. l saw no person in the house
before Capt. Haen went in; | did see Fuller
the clerk.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-02-09
w. F. HALLIDAY, RECALLED.

Fuller, the clerk died at my house; before
his death made this statement about the fire:
Said he slept in ladies' parlor: he was awak-
ened by the cry OF fire coming from the street;
he jumped up and went to the gents room
and saw where the fire was, only small fire
in lamproom; went back and put on his coat,
then went to Smiths room and raped, and
to olherrooms; got back into the office, and
as he was passing lamp room there was an
explosion, and he found himself all covered
with fire; knew no more; supposed he rush.
ed out south door. He saw no person in the
house.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-02-09
MAGGIE BROWN, RE. CALLED.

She confirmed her former testimony; also
made it apparent that the fire must have
started within 10 or Is minutes after she left
the Office that morning
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-02-09
JOHN TETARD. SWORN.

but no new facts elected from him, except
thai himself. Hastings, and others were there
soon after the alarm of fire, and rendered
important aid in getting out the inmates of
the house
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-02-09
Second Day, FEB. %
A. FARR, RECALLED.

/ have examined the bones before the in
quest. 1t is impossible to decide with GER
pelvis bone, collar bone, tibia bone of the leg,
portion of the back bone, also section OF
the neck bone have all the appearance OF hu-
man bones. 1t is my opinion that they are
human bones, the base of the skull bone with
portion Of the brains, also indicates them
as human bones.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-02-09
THE GREAT FIRE.

Below we publish the testimony given at
the inquest held upon the bodies of the PER-
sons burned to death at the destruction Of
the Halliday House, on Tuesday of last week.
We print the testimony entire:
In the matter OF the inquest uDon the body
of Mrs. Kate Merrill and her four children,
Henry, Frederick Mary and Kittie, before j.
B. Jilsnn. Justice of the Peace in and for the
city and county of Kenosha:
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-02-09
OTIS WALKER, SWORN.

was acquainted with Edwin Wade, b.
was brother in law of mine; he was stop
ping at the Hal iday House; he is missing
has not been seen since the fire. He was
single man, about forty years Of age, an Amer
lean; has been employed il this house some
three years as yard and kitchen man; he hal
no other relatives in this state; he always
slept at the Halliday House, and was alwayl
there.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-02-09

helped to take out the bones before ii
inquest; they were taken out under the dil
ing room. in the basement, under the ea
wing of the house,-north end The bon,
were all found near together.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-02-09

These are the bones found by myself and
last witness, under the east wing of the Hal
liday House, supposed to be human bones
said to have been found under his sleeping
room, which was in the third story.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-02-09
M. F. HALLIDAY, SWORN.
ANTHONY EVERETT, SWORN.

had been over to the German dance; about
4 O'Clock came past the Halliday House, 1t
was all quiet then, but just as we got to the
public square, to the express Office, the alarm
OF fire was gwen; we went down there and
burst into the front door, went up: helped
several to get out; l aidn't see anybody about
the house when l passed it at 4 O'clock
When went back couldn't get int the front
part of the house, so we went to hack part
don't think it was five minutes from the
time passed it first till the alarm.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1871-02-16
U~nansWerabIe Arguments.

Established IA is are silent arguments
which neither pen nor tongue can shake,
and it is upon established facts that the
reputation of HOstetter's Stomach Bitters,
As n helth preserving elixir. and Il whoie-
some and powerful remedy, Is based.
When witnesses come forward in crowds,
year after year. and reiterate the same
statements IN relation to the beneficial eff
fleets of Il medicine upon themselves, dis
beliefin its efficacy is literally impossible.
The credentials of this u%neQualled tonic
and Alternative, extending over a period OF
nearly twenty Years, include individuals
OF every class ami residents of every cline.
and refer to the most prevalent among the
complaints which affiict and llarass the
family. Either Il multitude of
people. strangers to each other. have an
nnally been seized with an insane and mo-
tlVelesS desire to deceive the public, or
llostetter's Bitters. for no less than a fifth
OF a century. have been a%tfording such re.
liet to sufferers from indigestion, fever and
aSue. ~bili0usncss, general debility, and
disorders, as no other preparation
has ever impaired. To-day, while the eyes
of the reader are upon these lines, tens of
thousands of persons of both sexes are re-
lying upon the Bitters as Il sure defence
the ailments which the present
season e%ngenders, and their confidence is
misplaced. The local pOtions which
interested dealers sometimes cndeayOr to
toist upon the sick In its stead, arc every
meeting the fate that Is due to fraud
and imposturc, while the demand for the
great vegetable specific is constantly in
creasing.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1871-02-16
Duties of Tax Assessors.

Tho following provision occurs in
the recent Ac. of tho Legislature de,
filming the duties of Tax Assessors
The assessor shall ascertain, accord
ing 10 the best of his information and
Judgment the just value Of such lands
and town lots OIL Il credit of one and
two years without interest if sold to a
solvent bona fide purchaser. The as
SCISSOR shall then deduct ten per cent.
from one-half Of such valuation, and
twenty per cent. from the other half of
such valuation, and the remainder shall
be the cash value Of such lands or
town lots. to he assessed to the owner
thereof, aud such valuation shall only
be changed or altered at the meeting of
assessors as required by $40 to 5S2 in.
Of the Code, or by the County
Court as prescribed in this Act"
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1871-02-16

We conclude this week the article Of
Mr.. George Storrs upon the subject OF
"Thc Judgment" Mr.. Storrs is one
OF the ablcst and most remarkable men
in the country. Several years ago Il
convention Of Deists was held in Bos-
ton whose ayowel purpose was to
overthrow the idea of the Divine orr,
gin Of the Scriptures. A challenge
was extended to all the learned men in
the land to appear before the conven
ton and defend the Bible. Like the
lsracIjtes in the days Of Goliath, no
II seemed bold enough to accept the
challenge. II was unlcr these circum,
stances that Mr.. SLorrs, Of New York,
appeared before the convention as the
champion Of the Bible. The result Of
the conflict is well known. So pro-
foundly impressed was the convention
with the powerful arguments Of i'r.
that they acknowledged them
defeated and adjourned to meet
no more. We W our readers no
apology for giving so much space to
the production Of such a man as this,
upon so momentous a subject as "rhe
Judgment"