davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

Theodore Thomas orchestra or
sixty performers, the finest in the
United States, gave concert y.
Tcrre Haute last Tuesday evening.
Why cannot Richmond have such
an entertainment?
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

Hon. Geo. w. Julian. informs
tho editor OF the Winchester Jour-
nal that he shall not take an active
part in politics until his health 10
entirely restored. z
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

A fight took place between two
colorsd feminines Saturday night.
A gentleman was requested to 60
for the police to quell the disturb
ance. but he cooliy remarked, Let
EN- fight-I hope they will kill
each oshes-I'll go a v towards de-
fraying the funeral expenses.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

T. w. Gibbs. at the Avenue
Daily Market. is in daily receipt Of
nice bass, pickerel and white tish,
from the lakes, which he il furnish
ing cleaned ready for use. He al
ways keeps a full supply Of the
choicest fresh and salted meats,
sausage, lard, fruits and vegets-
bles.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

TX. PAxsoN wants all indebted
to him to "shell OUT as he needs
the money. Having made q change
in his business, il is necessary that
the books should be settled.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

Some idea Of the intense heat
Of tue ere in Chicago. may he
formed by looking at the masses
Of molten queensware in the show
windows OF. lliff and Jordan. u
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

TsanDLs AcclpsSr.LA little boy, son o.
Louis Schiefner, residing on South sixth
street, met with terrible accident last week
His mo Their had just removed . kettle of bell.
ing hot soap from the stove, and the little
fellow in passing, ssunblsd and tsll into u
His mother witnessed the accident and pulled
him out Immediately, but he WAS burned %
badly that death ensued in few days.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

HON. THOMAS EWING. ST., died
Wednesday afternoon Ut halt past
three o clock. ct his residence In
Lancaster, Ohio.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

A young man from New Paris
took . promenade with one Of the
Bunker Hill 'soiled Doves Satur-
day evening. $40 20, is what his
walk ccst him! r..7-...... g..
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28
Wheat market lively.

Forkner, Scott & Elmer have
purchased the lot on the southeast
corner Of Sixth and Noble streets,
and will put in the foundation OF q
large building, to be used as
Wholesale grocery establishment.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

The National Association Of
Local Preachers Of the Methodist
Church was in session at Indianap.
oils this week. DR.. Heard and r
G. Shuto represented Richmond.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

New style Silk Hats ut John Suf-
rims, and some Of the nobbiest
caps in the city.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

The Security Insurance Compa-
ny has failed and made an assign
mcnt. A number OF our citizena
were insured in this Company.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

The funeral of Milton HOl
lingsworth, las. Sunday, was very
largely attended. A fitting tribute
Of respect 70 a worthy man.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

The corn is reported as being Of
good quality though not so great
in quantity as has been its wont.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

Confederate rain fell here on
Wednesday and Thursday. 1t Was
much needed, and more would be
very acceptable.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

A HoRsE dashed across Main st.
Thursday. without driver or rider.
1.-THE Marshal had seen him in time
he would have been caught and
fined for violation Of the rule pro-
hibiting any gait faster than .
walk. r.ssse
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

VIM s. Reid. Esq, bagged "a
quail, three woodcock and three
jack snipe. Pretty fair hunting.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

~THE CONFESSIONS OF AN INV 4.
LAD, puhlishsd - warning % yosng nan
and others Who sufEsr from nervous Debility,
&c., supplying the MEANS OF SELF ouHs.
Written By one wAo s~sed hiulsslf, and
sent free on receiving postpaid directed
envelope.
Address, NArEAMnL MAyvAIs, Rsooklyn
n. Y. lO-6m-17-S. n. p. Z Co.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

Call on aliss Weekend, Hun.
tin2ton House block. Main street.
for bargains in millinery Roods,
fancy goods, srimmiues, dEc..
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

The old maids of New Albany are b Aavs
. reC6id9S Parties who Az interested b ths
vinegar business ought to Get their usssassd
elder seihewhsss nsar The pathway Of the an
Gent lsdies, % that they will be lksly 70
glance At II ~ they pass. II they wsrs 10
conclude to have such . fsusion here, what
meeting that would be, my countrymsn
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

The Indiana Baptist State Con-
vention will convene at Indian .
spolis on the 3Ist instant, and
continue one week.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

Hon. Isaac Jenkinson, Consul to
Glasgow, wssvin our city, v ednes-
day last, en- route, with his vile, to
Scotland.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28
Go to Simmons for your coal.

J.Zeyen 4 Bro. are now in re-
ceipt OF . full Use of coatings 70
which they invite special attention.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

Unsworth's Minssrels, said 70 be
the best troupe travelling, will give
two entertainments At rhiiljps H.l,
on fues'ia snd W sdnesdsy eve.
ninxs next.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

Wild geese are on the wing.
We noticed . dozen going SOUTH
ward . few days ago.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

Hon. J P. ShAnks, was at the
Hunting ton Houae, the first Of this
week.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

We are again 10 receipt OF the
Chicsgo Republican-smaller but
full Of FIRE Our exchange date ex-
pres in December next.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

Business It the Mayors office
vas rather dull during the week
Whisky Wa the cause of most Of
the arrests made. s.,s-,
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

The benefit ball of Alan
Sauer, Thursday evening. was we'll
attended, and was In every respect
one OF the most agreeable that ever
took place in this city
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

Fort Wayne boasts of having
fewer saloons than any city in the
Wet.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

Tho Odd Fellows of this city
have presented their brethren Of
New Garden Lodge st Newport,
with q beautiful chandelier.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

The choicest brands of liquors
and the choicest cigars in the city
can be found at the Elephant sa-
loon. 20 Main street. <x rEV
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

-Zene and James hohrer. Wayne
county boys, are successful whole
sale grocers in st. Paul, Mimi. The
Pioneer says that they have the
finest house in tue city. Glad to
hear Of their success
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

Johnny Harrington set 'em up
last Sunday. As q pumpist he is .
success. -
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

The dwelling house Of Mr.. Hamilloa
snodgrass, in Nestls Creek township. was
burned on Wednesday night of last week.
Nothing saved but what WAS in the lower
part of the house. N.--- ~
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

S: tseLEAAx 10 the man to 20 to
who . ycu wish photograph. His
! pictures never fail to give entire
Subtraction.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

Facts are stubborn things, and
the fact that Forkner is selling dry
goods and carpets as cheap as the,
cheapest is not denied by any one
who has given them q call.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28
PERSONAL.

Al. Fisk was in the city Tuesday, and
favored ~ with.a call.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

Large Quantities Of potatoes are conf d il
70 market. Prices By the load range 60
IS TO 50 esnss per bashel, 1t which agured -
we'll grows !Aurphys" ars snapped On Mn.
out any loss ot time. ia
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

The melancholy days have come, Tho sad
deet Of The year. Commenesmsnts are upon
~, and sweet girls graduate, with their gold
en- (false) hair, are being turned loose upon
the world, tsusssd with dscorum and stuisd
with morals.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

The Pan Handle road has pur-
chased five new freight engines
and four passenger engines.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

Nyou find . young, man Swell
enough to work,, never Les '.well
enough" Q loan. t#a
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

Chas. Earnest, Esq. now Of
Cincinnati, is at home on q visit.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

~ john j. Coniey OF Boston
township, made 2695 gallons OF
sorghum in the last "a days.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

Charles Cofin and wife left fol-
their European tour, on Monday
last. ~
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

Rev. John Rshstemen. d now the pastor Of
the South Frauklin street German Luthsrss
Church. We have heard Of several Of his
congregation highly commanding their nsw
PASTOR. .... ....--
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28
Lrsr OF LETTERS

Remaining in the Post Office at Rich mond
Ind, OCTOBER ~, 1871.
Psrsnns calling for these Letters will please
say ADVERTISED" and give the date OF
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

Charlie Doan is going east to the coal
d ines, but viii continue to ship coal to this
and other places. Mr.. Clay Larsh. his part
ner, will remain here and do tho business of
the firm 1t the old stand, No. 1854 Fort Wayne
avenue. We wish them success. Address
C.H. Doau 4 Co.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

ScALY.-We acknowledge the re-
csipt Of . nice string Of bass from
our young friend Will Green.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28
T itssbussh Ciaeinnati, aad 81. Lest
Railway.
PAN-HANDLE ROUTE:

Dspsst. JNDIANAPOLIs. Arrive
Asssnmo0a'nS 500 aniFasl Liss.... So -
1ast Linz 49,. 80 pmiExpssss. l2.05 pm
South'nExp 1l.ss m.Ind,ps Expr 1913 pn
~ PIQUA ranA COLUMBUS.
Fast Line. :. $50 amlFast Line. -. 10 pm
Raprsss ..... H. ~ amISoush Expr HISS pm
DAYTON and COLUMBUS.
Assomnoda's $40 AMI Aeconaoda'n Z IS an
Pitts. Ev... .l3.le PM lnd'ps ExPr 2.as pm
tndp's a.Ni.s SIS anlh aiL ........ f.4S pm
HAMILTON and, CINCINNATI.
Chicago Exp. ais amIChicago Mail 0.4S an
Chicago Mail As pmiChicsGo Exp 10.tepo
sLOGANsRORT sad CHICAGO.
Chielgo Nail $50 amIChicago Exp. I 100 en-
RICHMOND and WINCHESTER.
Accommods ms .00am Aceommo'n 9.3oam
Msl ........ u.4sanl Nail. Alepn
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

The work of opening new goods has bsen
going on at lively rats At FORMERS, and the
shelves are being filed with new ana elegant
goods. Call and see shem.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

Chief Fire Engineer Dougan had
the steamer out yesterday filling
the cisterns.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

Two perfect apples, grown together;
and = double pumpkin, are freaks Of nature
that astonish tho Kokomoisne.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28
MAwRYrn

At Bahimore, Nd, on Thursday, October
~, By Rev. Willard G. bay, Charles Il .
Burchenal, Esq, OF this city, to Miss Mary
Ebay. ns s 81 es8 aSe ~
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

-Beautiful. rare and costly jewelry, the
latest aud hsst styles, svery thing from the
smallest trinksi to he finest gold watch. can
always b foand 10 the handsome jewelry
store Of N. q. Fletcher / Co. They are sell.
ING goods marvetously low for cash.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

Our Young friend, John A. Ruby from the
extensive Fancy Dry Goods and Notion House
of J. E. Wynne 4 Co., 81 Pearl st., Cincinna
ii, was in our city the FIRST of this week; At
tending to the interests Of thar popular h ouss
His health is now irst-rate.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

AS the westheris getting cold
or. weddings are on the increase.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

Every thing Necessary for . gen.
tleman car b found at the, Mer-
chant tailoring establishment OF
j. Zeyen 4 Bro.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

Woodcock are becoming tolera
bly, plenty in this vicinity. A num-
Der we're killed during the week.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

a sleek-looking individu i, took In quite
pile Of half dollars the other evening with
. lottery scheme. as I'D. t..-s.-,
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

Pumpkins are q burden on the
N arket. .15
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

Call at Ilia's when you want
good cigar or the best tobacco in
the city. n
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

You can got good goods At fair price and
have the additional pleasure II trading with
pleasant and agreeable gentlemen BY giving 70
For kpers
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

by their fruits ye shall know them.
Fair dealing, good goods and small profits 10
the rule st FORMERS.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

Lone dollar and half can not be better
invested than BY paying for . copy Of the
Palladium for Q year,.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

"A new mode Of suicide was attempted
one ,lay last week, near Economy. Ellen
Chandress, . fair young woman Of IS years,
placed musket at her thigh, and by some
means discharged IT, contents Of shot and
waddinG iaeo it, lsserating the flesh terribly
and shsstering the bone. She sffirms that she
knew nothing Of the affair until she fell. DR..
Clark, who was called b attend her, says that
death must snsue.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

Call and see the Elephant at 20
South Marion street.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

Free lunch every day at the Ele.
plant Saloon.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

Our police force have received
their new uniforms, and look bully
in them. M "a
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

D-.-..ers are plenty. They never put up
. cent for advertising. Chin music is their
hest hold.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

The Elephant has . shell bell
and . Jenny Liud table.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

You can and al the late papers,
magazines and novels, at Ili6's.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

We are informed BY John Dedlsy, Gene.
rsJAgent shat Ne Globe Mutual Insurance
Company sustained no los. by the Chicago
fire. Its branch Office, No. 124 LaSalls st.,
was burned, but all iss books AMI papers
were found entire when the safe was opened
Ths Company have no fdsds invested in Chs
cago.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

oYsNs.1 CLOSE,


~ Once open from 700 A. Il. to $500
P.A. On Sunday from 9:oo 70 1890 Az
s-W B. W. DAVIS. P. n.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

The Indiana Executors Guide.
for administrators, executors and
guardian. (pliee Is cents) 10 for
sale at the Clerks Office. also sent
by mail by j. b. Martindale 4 Co.,
New Castle, End. This is . valua
BILE: Guide and all for whose
benefit it is expressly gotten up,
should supply themselves With .
copy. For IS cents every execu-
tor, administrator and guardian
can cave fees now paid to . lawy er
for doing the business he can do
himself. and thus save large sums
Of money to the widows and Or
phans. ga faa a.s
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

Sprotsman are ION the wing,
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

TIE LARS FAuxD.--Ths Phil
adelphia cage" says Of this
magazine's nsatnsss, and. II We
may 60 describe 4, dresaiosss that
surrounds it. Nothing about, il 10
either carsless or sloveoly. Esch
number reminds Nc of . lady
coming down 70 the morning meal
in q tidy wrapper, With snowy
collars and cuiIs; cool herself and
refreshing to others. The pub
lishere. in this respect, have struck
. popular vein. aud, at the same
time. trusting not entirely to ap :
pearance, maintain . high standard
OF literary and artistic excellence. "
We may add that the October
number isa good specimen Of the
characteristics the sage" refers to.
Its principal snsraviogs are real
ly fine and its stOries admirable
The pattern illustrations and the
workable have = practical value
for the ladfee, and the Eiisoria
Department has always its owl
peculiar interest-Prics % so ,
year.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

Red flannel basds encircling the necks o
dresay young men are the latest "thing Of
beauty" seen ON the streets.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

The nutsing season il upon 10, and large
numbers Of al the kinds that grows in this
region, are plentiful.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28
LOO RECORD.

Apples are abundant and cheap.
A little more touching up wouldn't hurt
some Of the residences In town.
Counser-irritants- who examine the
whole stock and buy nothing.
Water in the wells in this place, 10 grow.
ing quite scarce. q, ve srF son
Thanksgiving viii soon b in order. e -
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

Thanksgiving viii soon b in order.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-28

- .v y 30.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-06-09
PROPOSALS FOR RATIONs.

QUARTERMAsTER's OFFICE, }
United States Marine Corps,
Washington, May II, 1871
CEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED AT
this office until two o'clock P. NJ. of TUESDAY,
the twentieth day of June next, for furnishing ra-
lions to the United States Marines at the following
stations, from the first Of July, 1871, to the thirtieth
PORTSMOUTH, New Hampshire;
CHARLESTOWN, Massachusetts;
BROOKLYN, ewYork
PHILADELPHIA Pennsylvania;
WASHINGTON CITY, District of Columbia;
G0SPORT, near Norfolk, Virginia;
PENSACOLA, Florida:
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland.
Each ration to consist of twelve ounces of pork
or bacon, or one pound and four ounces of salt or
fresh beef; eighteen ounces of soft bread or flour,
or twelve ounces of hard bread. or, one pound and
four ounces of corn meal; and TO every one hun
bred ratiOns fifteen pounds of beans or peas, or ten
pounds of rice or hominy; ten pounds of green cot
fee, or eight pounds of roasted Tor roasted and
ground) coffee, or one pound and eight ounces of
tea; fifteen pounds of sugar; four quarts of vine
gar; one pound and four ounces of adamantine or
star candles; four pounds of soap; three pounds
and twelve ounces OF salt, and four ounces of pepper.
The rations are to be delivered upon the order of
the commanding officer of each station; the Fresh
Beet. either in bulk or by the single ration, of good
quality, with an equal proportion of hind and fore
quarters, necks and kidney tallow to be excluded;
the Pork, No. l Prime Mess; the Flour known as
Extra Superfine in the market of the place where
the station is located; the Coffee, good Rio; the
Sugar, good New Orleans or its equivalent, and the
Beans, Vinegar, Candles, Soap, Salt, etc, to be of
good quality.
All subject to inspection.
A guarantee, signed bv two persons, whose re-
spOnsibility must be certified by a United States
District Judge, District Attorney or Collector, must
each proposal.
No proposal will be considered unless aceompa-
MED by such guarantee. Blank forms of proposal
can be obtained upon application at any of the Ma
rine Stations.
Newspapers authorized to publish the above will
send the paper containing the first insertion to this
office for examination.
Proposals to be Endorsed Proposals for Rations,"
and addressed to the Undersigned.
WILLIAM B. SLACK,
Major and Quartermaster United States Marine
Corps. my23 ltaw4w
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-06-09

New Orleans Academy of Sciences.-At d
meeting of the Academy, held on Monday, May Is,
1871, the following resolution was unanimously
adopted:
Resolved, That this Academy, through the me-
dunn of all the newspapers in the State of Louis
lana that will publish the same gratuitously, offer
the following prizes fer collections of entomology
within the State of Louisiana, and descriptive es-
says accompanying the same, to wit:
/. A prize of One Hundred Dollars for the best
collection of insects peculiar or Indigenous to the
State OF Louisiana; the insects to be shown, as
much as possible, in their various stages of develop
ment-eggs, larva, ~chrysalis and perfect insect. In
Judging, a preference will be given to those col
lections which most successfully illustrate the life,
history, habits, propagation and Authorization of
the insect, as also any of its peculiarities, whether
shown by specimens, drawings, models or other
means.
2. A second prize of Fifty Dollars for the second
best collection and
3. A third prize of Twenty-Five Dollars for the
third best collection.
Each collection is to be accompanied by a des-
criptive essay of the insects exhibited, and must be
subscribed with the name of the competitor.
The collections and essays to be sent to the Re-
cording Secretary of the Academy, on or before the
first day of June, A. D. 1872. to be transmitted by
shall consist of five fellows, all of whom shall be
Immediately appointed by the President.
The Academy shall be entitled to take from any
of the collections and essays sent in, whether sue
cessful or not, any portion thereaf it may choose, at
a price to be fixed by the Prize Committee.
The Prize Committee shall have power to decline
awarding any prizes, should the collections seem not
worthy.
v. O. King, NJ. D., Chairman,
J. B. Robertson, Gustave Kohn,
A. F. McLain. NJ. D., John Kruttschnitt.
A true copy from the minutes.
ALBERT G. BLANCHARD,
Recording Secretary.