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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-03
PROPOSALS..

OFFICE BOARD or STATE EEGINEKRs,
New Orleans, December l, 1871.
VENO CONTRACTORS AND PLANTERS: FROM
Il correspondence between the Commission OF
Levee Engineers and the Governor, it appears
that the Louisiana Levee Company IA not pre-
pared to build all the .levees necessary to pre-
tect the State from overflow. and the Governor
having directed us to protect the State possible,
evees in the State, necessary for protection, not
already commenced under auspices Of the Leves
Company, upon the condition that we will issue
Company or the State, as the Legislature may de-
eide. We therefore invite sealed proposals. up to
the eleventh day OF December for any and every
levee work needed to protect the country from
overflow upon the terms mentioned
II. JEFF THOMPSON.
WILLIAM J. HATCH,
F. x. DUMAS
de2 Ct Board Of State Engineers.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-03

southern Bank. New Orleans, November
30 187l-An election for six directors of this bank
to the ensuing year will be held at IFS bank
ing house, on WEDNESDAY, December -. 1871
from u NJ 10 p. u. c. LIvAUDAiS Cashier.
%
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-03


Bank. New Orleans, October 81, 1871.-The Stock
holders of this bank are hereby notified that an in
stament of ten per cent upon the capital stock
has been called for by the Board of Directors, pay
able at the banking louse before the first of
December, 1871. - r. D. VAN HORN
mol eOdlm Cashier
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-03

lotai.. s$t0d 30 rs Sl6,ii0
We, the undersigned, do sokmnly swear that the
foregoing statement is true and correct in all re-
spects.
JAMES GRAHAM
State Auditor.
ANTOINE DUBUCLET
State Treasurer
Sworn to and subscribed before me- this first
day of Dceembe A. D. 1871.
JOHN P. MOETANAT
Third Justice Of the Peace. Parish of Orleans
de2 IT
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-03
OFFICIAL NOTICES.
NOTICE.

DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
Washington, D. G.. November 2e. 1871.
INFORMATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED AT THIS
department from Mr.. Owen n. Long, the Consul
Of the United States ct Panama, Of the death, Oh
the twenty second Of November 1870, at Panama,
III n 5ano, L. Oh New V H .a
obtain further information by applying to this de-
partment de3 Il
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-03

Succession of Clara Cecili. DuN., v,ao,-,
Robert W. R0yd-NO a; nl5 w

SECoND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARrsu
- oi VIieans-Whereas, Edward D. Seghers has
peutloned the court forletters Of dative Retainer
sary executorsfip in the above entitled suecesei0.
.s"tce IS hereby q ven to all whom it NAV Concern
70 snow cause within ten days why the nraver ~
me said petitioner should Net 10 granted
By order o: Il g Court
Nu2C 20 &c, ~ n rpaCv n,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-03
Special, NOTICES.

Spirifualism Rev. J. VI. PEBBLES lectures in
Minerva Hall. Clio street between Prytania and St
Charles, SUNDAY. morning and evening upon
Splritualism. Subject in the morning: Origin and
Progress of Spirituasm." Subject in the evening"
The Teachings and Tendencies of Spiritualism"
Services commence at II A. NJ. and P. VI. de3
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-03

Total liabilities and expenditures
estimated for this year..... &c af1 3sl
Adopted by the Council of the city Of New Or
leans, November 81, 1871.
Yeas: Cockrem, Shaw, Delasslze, Remick Lewis,
Walton Bouzano. N'
BENZ. F. FLANDERS Mayor.
t;ue copy:
II. Conquest CLARkB Secretary ro22 lot
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-03

THE DAILY REPUBLICAN
Asy be hal u the following dealers:
George Ellis, opposite the Postofhce.
A. Simon, No. "a Exchange Alley.
G. c. Haley, No. l9 Commercial Place.
G. 9. D. Hole, No. 81 Exchange Place.
James Ennis, Pontchartrain Railroad
Depot, Third District; also, at Depot foot
OF Lafayette Street, First District.
J. W. Long, corner Of Love and Enghien
Streets, Third District.
Crescent City News Depot, No. 25S Canal
etreet, corner of Howard.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-03
Local Intelligence.

GHOST AMONG SPIRITs.-A few nights
ago young man whose nerves had been re-
peatedly shocked by free ibations at the
splendid bar of the Orleans House, Captain
Gus Richards, had occasion to visit cham
Der in the second story, corner Of St. Charles
and Common streets. He was just full
enough to unloosen his tongue, go it was not
strange that he talked, even though he vas
unconscious that it was his own tongue, and
to remember that notorious character had
been killed on that very spot some years
ago. No sooner had this thought, entered
his head than each particular hair stood on
end, for his imagination conjured white
object into the dead mans ghost. With
rapid strides he tumbled down stairs, call
ing loudly for Captain Richards to rescue
him from a goblin and give him glass of
spirits. When the spirits had meandered
over parched tongue, he was able to ex-
plain; averring that he had undoubtedly
been interviewed by genuine ghost. Cap
tam Gus will take the young man down
Bayou Barataria to Grand Isle next sum-
mer, that he may indulge in a surf bath to
clear his confused head.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-03
Succession Of James Nj. Peterson-Nc.

Succession Of James Nj. Peterson-Nc.
4s0+
CECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
~ of OrIeans.-Notice is hereby given to tho
creditors of this estate. and to all other perso-s
herein interested, 10 show cause within ten days
from he present notification, if any they have or
can, why the account presented by the executor ia
this estate, should not be hO,nDlOgated and an
proved, AID the funds distributed in accordance
there with.
BY order OF tie Court.
de1 ~ NJ. o. TRACY. Clerk,
Succession of David Stuart-No. e.. 706-
IECoND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
~ or Orleans.-Notice is hereby given to III,
creditors of this estate and to all other persons
herel interested to show cause within ten dava
from the present notification, if any they have or
tar why the account Presented by the cnra.
and approved, and the funds disfribn.ei ;S AZ
ebldance Herewith, 49, -
BY order OF TIE court
nose de- = M n rp.cr o,..
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-03


Certificates tOI five-eighths over
paid taxes, reGeemable for
taxes. ........-...... $500
Bank OF New Orleans, cash ad-
SaliceO. 300, 900
One years interest on same...., 24,0UD
Park Commissioners. ............ l29,0O3
Seven-thirty certificates, to be re-
deemed with interest. l6O 600
Naterworks l0an intcrest....... $3.50
Seven per cent loan OF 1869, inter
est ........................... 1858
Seven per cent loan of 1879 inter-
est ...................:... 2lO,oN
Fink Asylum loan, interest. 1880
McDonOgh school loan interest. $50
Jefferson City loan, interest...:.. 26oOD
Wharf Improvement loan inter
est and part of capital. $4,000
POntchartraln railroad loan, in
terest.. Observation-Disclosures. 1890
New attrwOrks IOan interest. 250GD
Insane Asylum loan interest 8@,D
Interest on improvement and as
sessnent bonds for Streets
draining machinery bonds
lake shore revetment bonds I45 coo
Consolidated loan, interest and
part of capital. $4,000
Railroad loan, interest........... 2G93lO
One million loan, interest and
capital Observation-Disclosures. 2350OO
Street improvement loan inter
Ten per cent loan of 1871, interest
and part OF capital. ......... 100000 3,2l4,l7l
,o1.f
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-03

BALL OF No. M.-The gentlemen who
compose the rank and file of this steam fire
company certainly know how to entertain
as veal as to save, as was proved last night
at the fancy dress and mask ball, in Stone
wall jackson Hall, Third District Bright
eyes looked on firemen partners with great
favor, and the lads showed themselves as
polished in the ball room as they are bold
in fighting FIRE. There was fine display of
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-03

Aid Association. No 43 Csroudelet street M
su;rs-The members Of Class A, OF this associa-
ton hereby notified that assessments Nos. 7
and g. caused by the death OF Stephen Basilisco,
the twenty firth day of August; and of Adolph
Angustin. on the fifteenth day Of November are
due and payable AT THIS OFFICE. within
thirty days from this date and unless so paid their
policies viii be Cancelled, ccortiing to the terms
Thereof Notice removal.
deg st JAMES B. GUTHRIE Secretary
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-03
STATEMENT.

CTATEMKNT SHOWING THE EXACT AMOUNT
~ OF money existing in the State Treasury No.
vember -, 1871, inclusive:
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-05-04
Brain Weight.

An eminent German Professor once
assumed that, as q certain size and mass
of brain is essential for the exercise of
the mental faculties, therefore all the
human race must be furnished with an
equal amount of brains. This truly
Teutonic theory has since, however, been
effectually dissipated. An elaborate
paper was read, not very long ago, be-
fore the Royal Society, in which the ex-
isting evidence as to the weight of brain
among different nations was analysed.
The average brain-weight for the Eng
glish is stated to be 47.50 ounces for
the French, 44.5S; for the Germans,
1888; but there are discrepancies in the
results of different observers, some Civ
ing q greater average than this to the
Germans. The Italians, Lapps, Swedes,
Frisans, and Dutch, come into the same
category with the English. Among the
Asiatic races, the Vedahs of Ceylon and
the Hindoos give mean of over 42.11
ounces. The skulls of Mussulmans af-
ford slightly increased average Of
brain-weight over those of the Hindoos.
Two skulls of male Khonds-one of the
unquestioned aboriginal races of India
show brain weight of only 37.S7
ounces. The general average of the
Asiatic table shows diminution of
more than two ounces when compared
with the Europeans. The general mean
of African races is less than that of
European races, although there are great
differences; the Caffre rising high, and
the Bushman sinking low, in the scale.
The average of the whole of the aborigi-
nal American races reaches 44.73 ounces,
which is 2.14 ounces less than that of
the European races. The Australian
races show brain-weight one-ninth
less than that of the general average of
Europeans. The Malays and others of
the Oceanic races, who migrated boldly,
for commercial purposes, over the North
and South Pacific Ocean, and occupy
the islands, show tolerably high aver
age of brain-weight; and, on arriving
at this section, we return in some meas
ure to the large brain-weight of Euro
Danns-Once n Week.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-05-04
An UNPLEASANT Picture.

The New York correspondent Of the
Boston Courier writes:
There are hundreds, if not thousands,
of well-to-do families in this city who
are complete strangers to home and
all that the word signifies. 1t is by
these families that many fashionable
boarding-houses and certain class of
quiet and somewhat aristocratic hotels
are supported. They pay more for
board and the extras which people liv-
ing in this way always need than COM
Portable housekeeping would cost, and,
of course, they are are deprived of many
pleasures and comforts genuine home
life affords. 1t is not uncommon for q
small family to pay a hundred dollars a
week in hotel or first class boarding
house, and some pay as much as hun
dred and fifty dollars all the year round.
Husbands do not generally like this life,
but in most cases the wives prefer it be-
cause it relieves them of home RESPONSE
bilities and gives them plenty of time to
gad about among acquaintances, and see
every new thing in dry goods. When
bad weather prevents their going out
they kill time by reading novels and
story papers, or gossiping with "dear
friends" whom they have known per-
haps week. The number of women
who pass their lives in this way in New
York is increasing every day. Almost
in every case they are the wives of men
who are engaged down town all day,
and, of course, having opportunities for
Irritation, they frequently go too far in
that direction, and involve themselves
and husbands in hot water and many
scandals. There is no need of our going
to Paris to find plenty of fashionable
families without homes.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-05-04

An improved process for making il
Eliminating gas from tar is announced.
To prepare the material for this purpose
the acid tar is placed in suitable vessel
and boiled up with open steam. The
condensed water from the steam com
bines with the acid and sinks to the
bottom, and is drawn off. The alkaline
tar is then run in, and the whole of the
tars again boiled up. In this way any
acid that may be present is neutralized,
and leaves the tars in purified state,
floating on the surface of the solution of
salts, alkali, and other matters The
alkali may be recovered by evaporation.
The purified tar can now be used for
gas-making, by mixing it with small
coal or by running it into the retorts
after the charge of coal has been intro
duced, though this last method is OBJ
jectionable on account of its liability to
choke up the running-in pipe with car
bonaceous matter.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-05-04

A lecturer on the "moral sentiments"
in Philadelphia remarked that the "dear-
est ship in the world was friendship"
whereupon a young man rose from
among the congregation, and stated that
he knew another-a dearer ship still
and that was courtship. The young
man had once been a defendant in
claim for breach Of promise of marriage.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-05-04
THE RETURN OF THE BIRDS.

hear, from many q little throat,
A warble interrupted long;
hear the robins fute-like note,
The bluebird's slenderer song.
Brown meadows and the russet hill,
Not yet the haunt of grazing herds,
And thickets by the gllmmering rill
Are all alive with birds.
o, Choir of Spring, why come so soony
On leafess grove and herbless lawn?
Warm lie the yellow beams of noon;
Yet winter is not gone.
For frost shall sheet the pools again;
Again the clustering East shall blow;
Whirl white tempest through the glen,
And load the pines with snow.
Stay, for tint of green shall creep
Soon DER the orchards grassy floor,
And from its bed the crocus peep
Beside the housewives door.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-05-04
A Touching and Romantic Incident.

A recent sketch of the loves of the
great lawyers contains this touching in
cident in the life of William Writ: In
his younger days he was victim to
that passion for Intoxicating drinks
which has been the bane of so many dis
tinguished in the legal profession. Atfi-
anced to beautiful and accomplished
young woman, he had made and broken
repeated pledges of amendment, and
sne, after patiently and kindly enduring
his disgraceful habit. had at length dis
missed him, deeming him incorrigible.
Their next meeting, after his dismissal,
was in public street in the city of
Richmond. William Writ lay drunk
and asleep on the sidewalk, on hot
summer day, the rays of the sun pour
ing down on his uncovered head, and
the flies crawling over his swollen fea-
lures. AS the young lady approached
in her walk, her attention was attracted
by the spectacle, strange to her eyes,
but, alas so common to others who
knew the victim, as to attract little re-
mark. She did not at first recognize the
sleeper, and was about to hasten on,
when she was led by one of those impul-
ses which form the turning points in
human lives, to scrutinize his features.
What was her emotion when she recog-
nized in him her discarded lover! She
drew forth her handkerchief and care
fully spread it over his face, and hurried
away. When Writ came to himself, he
found the handkerchief, and in one cor
ner the initials of the beloved name
With heart almost breaking with grief
and remorse, he made new VOW of re-
formation. He kept that VOW and he
married the owner of the handkerchief.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-05-04

The affections of the lower animals
are sometimes as wayward and mex
plicable as those of the men and women
who assume to be their betters. The
story is told in Michigan paper of
romantic attachment which sprung up
between goose and colt, fitting type
OF the romantic attachments which
sometimes spring up in higher sphere
OF life. Everywhere that pony went the
goose was sure to go, and when pony lay
down the goose snuggled close up to his
side. The two would fight for each
other on the slightest provocation, eat
from the same trough, and in every pos
slble way express their mutual devotion.
Such il-assorted matches ought not to
be encouraged in Michigan.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-03-22
.,ARM For SALE,

EARM FOR SALE!
i Located 3-4ths mile from North Wolcott,
on the stage road to Irasburgh, within lou rods
of good saw.mill. Said farm contains ooacres
of excellent land, about thirty acres cleared
Buildings all nearly new--horse-barn built last
season. Running water to house and barn,
brought from, never falling spring. SAID farm
will keep six cows and horse, and bya little Ia
bcr can be made 10 keep eight cows. The land
is new and very productive in fact II u one
of the beet firms in Lamoille County Of its SIZE
and no one could ask for better location, 1t be-
ing one of the best roads in the county, and .
miles from the depot. Also 40 acres of wild
land on which is sugar orchard Of from looo
to 1900 trees. sugar house and all necessary
fixtures, 1-4th mile from the above mentioned
farm Also % acres of wild land located Two
miles from said farm. The above places will De
sold together or separately as desired. Forfur-
particulars inquire of or address
115tf l. c. SANB0RN No Wolcott, vt
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-03-22
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
WALTRAM wATCHES.

The sniIls.Fs s1tl laes. ralsass -i-r taf 80
1nasa Ff4ff s. ia - g. ae4Hfsr RI Z 80
aad i.rirotsatn, - rsst tH.,ilas = al sea-
efr 80 il olsa alf lsnI0rsilaiei a. ftltasia'
49, nfas lnra III p aai acclfals ai ia "A 4tiaia
Malrh Id ssfislF that eiasl IN all tslf- lsIasi't
i = arr'ls l4s anrftftu 81 o. 40 RAJ talas -
Ne 90 .5aso = thr.s watches srs nov
sreskiug &C. themselves iE thr IeeAsts - ~ is,-
gir-a pfuaf and q suarantesoi Tier suFsfieiN
- .nr-fs-T oruunrrafiou ana Ertat exisnt q
tfe CerIrantss Wufks al Nsltham, enables shein
d pfcducr HEirLrs at Fricg Hhiei rrlIlt ~ 2. e
ttlun iuillc, and those Nho nuf any cfhcf ~.
nefciy pAy frum li l. ~ per centl tntrc ief tisf
rhssc tllas-p lesls e5atlno ever impIoFemtnt
thst = Song sapericnce has fTutrd ofrcAl pfacieal
nee natiuE bad The refusal q nearly tfti1 "a
rention iu watch making oIiEiuatn- IN MS Gun,
trs ~ ln Eunupo, only thusc we're ~ allF Aaepto
ukich severe trstus BY tbs most sAliiali aFtssl'
ID our pork, aud long ufe On the part VI ths paliei
demu lEiricn o. ~ tssfuta al 70 eofitct ana enaa-
/ lnS tm1-kctpinE.
Amoug tiis inany improFmsnis &c would rafil'-
Z ulsrine
ea,isr csnstructUn, 10 prevent dana g O. The tram
l - ne hreai aEc u ma n-srrnEs, L original VIZ
I the American Watch fulnpany, who, having hno
the refusal Of al other eani' tanees f'ss
I faieni piuion a. cling the cst- iaultltss.
Hardened an mper, hair y. snss, o. uhl
varsal y-admitttd by Natchmakeft y = tae Nes'
are ~ d Ia all Grades Of Naltham Watches.
-
otinEthe movement from dust aud lcssenine ~
nec,s " u the frequent cleaning nee ars intthe
watches.
our new patent stem. Nindor, OF keylcss vaie
salready decided success. and a great lmpros
b mentou any st,m-wiadng watch In q America
+ murk e. aud Is FAR the cheapest watsh q " qua
/ ~ new offered to TIE uuhiic. To those living >
portions Of the Unit d Sta IS where watehuekcl
DO not abound. watch will The atuvo neLtt nc
improvments which tend 10 ensure atcui aey, eleal
liness duFaalit, and esnsCn ie', must prove y
The trademarks Of the various Il .es inside :
tie company are a. iuilowsi
American Watch g, o.. Nalthami Mass.
Amn Watch Co., Maitham,
American Watch Co. Crescent St, halthhl
Mass.
American Watch Co.. Adams ST., Walt.
Nathan Watch g., haitain, Masa.hAmi MA
,, Ps BAIT ct. Wa than, Mas
Va f. e., Wultian, NJ $.
A, ue n atch Co.. b, q Il. Mass.
FXanin the spelling Il taos names ealeiul
baf,r. tusing. Any vafiat on even IL siilkle !
r. Indicatrsa cOuhteiieit
Flr sale hy all leading jewellers. NO watoho
tailed by the Company. til. q.
An illustratated history CT watch-'nat lhs, =
tanning much useful H. formation to watch-Nea
sent 10 any address on Application.
ROBBINS q AHLETON,
Central Agents for American watch 90
ls2 Broadw ~, New York.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1871-03-22
Ayers Cherry Pectoral,
Fer Diseases Of tha Threat snd Lungs,
such as Coughs, Oolds, Whooping
Cough, Bronchitis, Asthma,
and Consumption.

and Consumption
Probably never. before in the whole history Of
medicine, has anything won so widely Snd deeply
upun tho confidence CT mankind, as TINS eNecllenI
remedy for pulmonary complaints. Through along
:etios of wears, and among most OF the races OF
man il las SEA higher and higher in their estma-
6,n. as il las inconle better known Its uniform
character aud power 10 cure the various aheguoAS
Of the lungs and throat. have made II known as re-
liable protector against them. While adapted "
nille? forms Of disease and to young children us
AZ the same time the most efectual remedy uiat car
be .,ircn for ncipient consumption, and tho dah'
rcrous Elections Of the throat and lungs. Asapro
vision against sudden attacks Of Group, II should
lie kept ON hand in every family, and indeed as al
are sometimes subject to colds and coughs, al
| should be provided with this antdote for them.
Although settled Consumption is thought IN
durable still great numbers of cases where the JUS
/ case seemed settled, have been completely cured,
| and the patient restored to sound health ny inc
Cbe,ry PcctoraI. SO complete is its mastery
over the disorders of the Lungs and Throat that
The most obstinate of them yield to it. When moth
! ing else could reach them, under the Cherry rec
toraI they subside and disappear.
Sinners and Public Speakers find great pro-
lection from it.
Asthma is always relieved and often wholly
cured by it.
bronchitis is generally cured by taking the
Cherry Pectorel in small and frequent doses.
For a Cough and Cold, no better remedy can
be had Take Small doses three times day and
put the feet in warm water at night, until the
disease is broken up.
For Influenza, when it affects the throat or
lungs, take the same course.
For WIruoping Cough, give small doses thres
or four times day
For Group, give large and frequent doses untn
the disease is overcome.
No family should be without the Cherry Pecfo-
raj on hand to protect them, in case OF attack,
: from the above-compaints. Its timely use often
sp,res the patient great amount Of suffering and
+ risk which he would incur by waiting until he
could get other aid Parents, keep il in your houses
o for the exigencies that arise Lives dear TO you
may be saved byt.
Il So generally are its virtues known, that We meet
i not publish certificates of them here, or do more
than assure the public that the bost qualities 1t eve
~ possessed arc strictly maintained.
Prenared by DR.. j. G. AYr~ Co, practicH
nj and ANALYTICAL Chemists, Lowell, Mass, and sei'
v al round the world.