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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-01-06
FROM NEW YORK.

New York, Jan. ). The Chamber of Com
merce this afternoon unanimously resolved
that it was inexpedient to petition govern
ment to take any measures to stop private
interest in war time of war, and it was also
stated by prominent men that the government
itself was opposed to the scheme.
The case of the suspected filbbuster Flori-
da was to-day adjourned to Saturday, testi-
mony on both sides being complete, unless
the government finds two of its important
witnesses to have been spirited away since
the trial begun.
Railroad Matters.
The Delaware, Lacawanna & Western
Railroad and Sacramento Coal Cos. have
suspended the usual monthly auction sales,
till the present strike of the miners in over.
A collection of paintings of Gustaye Dore,
valued at $4,000, were presented to VIM.
Nj. Tweed, by his personal friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-01-06
FROM PORTSMOUTH.

Portsmouth, n, H., Jan. 9TH. The nomi-
nation of Pike for governor was. received
here, and it is esteemed the strongest that
could be made. 1t is thought probable that he
will receive the temperance nomination.
Workmen are being taken in at the Navy
Yard again, and it is said large force is to
be employed. The democrats of this section
will strongly urge the nomination of Albert
X. Hatch, of this city, for governor. The
new city government held their first meeting
this evening, but no officers will be chosen
until next week. .,.
The weather is warm, and what little snow
and ice we have is melting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-01-06
SUMMIT MT. WASHINGTON.

Summit Mt. Washington, via. Littleton,
Jan. .. Observations were taken at p. NJ
Barometre 1888; change COS. Thermometer
II degrees; change plus ~ degrees. Re-
lative humidity 6s. Wind south; velocity of
wind AZ miles per hour. At o'clock this
morning the temperature of the room went
down to Il, although the thermometer hangs
within yard of the stove. The wind chang
ing to the south increased the temperature
"a degrees in Is hours. Tonight the wealth
er is clear
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-01-06

The new engine "Waterville," just man
ufactured for the Maine Central Railroad
Company, has taken its place upon the road.
Taunton, Mass, and is heavier by several tons
than the two new machines recently put upon
the track by this company. The engine will
be used as freighter on the Portland & Ken
nehec road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-01-06
New York stock Market.

New YORK, Jan, 5.
Marlposa, ga, do. pfd LES; Canton Co. ej1s; Cum
berland Co.. 25 Western Union Tel; CoAh ;
Quicksilver Mining Co., IA Pacific Mail, 800.
Boston Water Power, Is Adams Ex. Co., 81
Wells, Fargo s. Co, 80 !; American Merchants I'm.
IS ~. s. Elk. Co., s3sz n. Y. Central and Hudson
River, 9I1s do. SCRIP s7S; Erie, 225s, do. pfd. IS
Harlem, 1917 do. pfd, 1872; Reading osSs Mich.
Central, nc Lake Shore and Michigan southern,
9l%; Illinois Central 1885, Cleveland Pittsburg,
l0iis Chicago u North Western.T0 do preferred
sIs Chicago s. Rock Island. loiil Nil. st.Paul
J0,t do preferred, 72h Toledo Wabash & West
eln. 4s4 Toledo, Wabash IL Western preferred,
80 Pittsburg \ Fort Wayne. " Terie Haute,
rs do. pid. 30 !; Alton, ia , do. preid. lis
Ohio and Miss. 272S Boston, Hartford Erie, N
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-01-06
FROM NEW HAVEN.

New Haven, Ct, Jan. 4. At the adjourned
meeting of the Home Insurance Company to-
day it appeared certain that the new capital
stock would not be subscribed. The losses of
the Company in December were very heavy
The whole matter was referred back to the di-
rectors with authority to take discretionary
action for safety of the creditors. This will
probably lead to an assignment. The policy
holders in the Company should surrender
their policies and re insure for self-preserva-
tiou
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-01-06

1t will be seen by reference to an order is
sued by the Governor that the Capitol Guards
Of this city have been placed on probation for
alleged disorIerly conduct on the part Of a
portion Of the company during their recent
visit to Portland, the length of the probation
to-depend upon their future good conduct.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-01-06

son. In the night ice Of considerable thick
ness formed in kitchens where coal fires were
kept all night The air was keen and cutting,
and frozen ears plenty. Yesterday the weather
moderated, and regular old-fashioned snow
storm set in, which continued through the
afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-01-06

aP0RK-lOo. new mess, 1925alo.75. old, 1909
1925. prime, 17.009l7.25.
BUTTER-Westn, 12a25; state, 20a+0.
WHISKEY-4J0; Western free, 921s g93.
RICE-Carolina, Gka7.
sUGAR-Porto Rico, l0Ke1l; Muscovado, 90
%.
MOLASSES-N. O. fsd70.
SP'TS TURPENTTNE 491s.
ROSIN-225 S230 for strained.
PETROLEUM-crude, l2h gl3; refined, 231s
TALLOW- SLd9.
LARD-llk8l24 steam, 12Kal2K; kettle, -.
FREIGHTS TO LIVERPOOL - Cotton, 5 leg
I'd, -four IS. Sd, wheat Sd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-01-06

We take pleasure in calling the attention
of our Gardiner readers to the fact that Mr..
j. S. Buker keeps constantly on hand in that
city, good supply of choice fresh fish, lob
sters, clans, etc. He delivers his orders in
any part of the city free of charge to his
customers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-01-06
local ann State Nems.
The Senatorial Caucus Last Evening.

The Caucus of the Republican members OF
the Legislature, appointed for last evening,
was called to order Ex-senator Lane of Cum
berland, and on his motion Senator Foster of
Kennebec was chosen to preside.
Mr.. Cobb of Windham was chosen Secre-
tary.
On motion of Mr.. johnson of Augusta, a
committee of seven was appointed by the
chair to receive, sort and count votes for a
candidate to be supported by the Republican
members of the Legislature for United States
Senator.
Mr.. Carleton of Whitefield moved that the
caucus adjourn for one week, and supported
his motion by remarks.
Remarks opposing the adoption of the mo-
ton were made by Mr.. Pike OF Calais and Mr.
johnson of Augusta.
The question of adopting the motion being
put, it was emphatically negatived.
The chair appointed as committee to re-
ceive, sort and count votes
Messrs. Cleaves of Oxford
Lane of Cumberland,
johnson of Augusta,
Roble OF Gorham,
Pike of Calais,
Whiting of Ellsworth, and
Patten OF Bath
Mr.. Robbie of Gorham recommended to the
caucus Gen. Joshua l.. Chamberlain, of
Brunswick, as candidate for United States
Senator, and in a lengthy speech advocated
his nomination.
Hon. +. A. Pike of Calais, presented the
name of Hon. Lot M. Morrill, of Augusta.
The Clerk called the roll of the Republican
members of the Legislature, and each men,
Der as his name was announced deposited his
vote in the ballot box held by member of
the committee, in front of the Speakers desk
At a few minutes past nine o'clock, the
committee through its chairman, Senator
Cleaves. reported:
Whole number of votes, 40
Necessary for choice, II
Lot NJ. Morrill, had 10l
Joshua L. Chamberlain :. 81
Israel Washburne, Jr., - -
Thereupon the Chair declared Hon. Lot NJ.
Morrill, the Republican candidate for L. s.
Senator.
On motion of Mr.. Robe of Gorham, the
nomination was made unanimous
Adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-01-06
FOREIGN NEWS BY CABLE,
Accidents at Sea.

London, Jan. 4. Ship New Dominion is
ashore on wash sands, and will probably be-
come a total wreck.
The brigantine Goodwin of New York for
Oporto put int Tagus leaking, having lost
her bulwarks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-01-06

Notwithstanding the severe storm the gal
leries and Hall of Representatives were filled
yesterday forenoon with an interested audi
Governor Perham. The reading of the adj
dress occupied about three-quarters of an
hour, at the close of which the Governor was
warmly congratulated by his friends, Cover
nor Chamberlain among the number.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-01-06
FROM CONCORD.

Concord, n. H., Jan. D. The Sd district
Congressional Convention, held at Lebanon
this p. NJ, Gen. Simon Griffin of Keene, re-
ceived the nomination on first ballot, having
l42 out of 226 votes. The 9th Councillor
Convention to-day nominated Rev. o. II.
Jasper, Methodist clergyman at Lebanon, for
councillor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-01-06
FROM PORTLAND.

Portland, Me. Jan. 5. Mr.. Rowell, of the
firm of Rowell & Butterfield, of Haverhill,
Mass, was arrested to-day at Bethel, trying
to escape to Canada with $4,000 belonging
TO the firm and their creditors. He is lodged
in the Portland Jail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-01-06

CHICAGO, Jan. 8.
FLOUR-spring extras
WHEAT-NO. 2. ll091l0H.
CORS-434 for new.
OATS-39s4 for No.2
RYE-No. 2, 69915.
BARLEY-72 for No. ..
MESS PORK-1s,G25s.
LARD-lI4.
RECEIPTs-b0Oo -four, II 600 wheat, As 600 corn
% 600 oats, 1000 barley, 5000 hogs.
SHIPMENTS-5000 -four, 81, 900 corn, 10 900 oats
5000 barley, 5000 hogs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-01-06

c. Spaulding, Hallowell has on his counter
few copies of the weekly Hennebec Journal
containing the testimony, charge to the jury,
ETC. in the Hoswell trial case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-01-06
Fire.

St. Paul. Mimi, Jan. .. The house of
Mrs. Drew, widow, at Plainsyille, was de-
stroyed by fire Friday night Her babe per-
ished in the flames, and her mother escaped
with slight injuries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-01-06
New York Produce Market.
NEW York, Jan. s

C0TTON-sales 1910 bales: mid. upianis l5S
FLOUR-l5,0O 600; state 535g9a5; round hoop Ohio
6i5 sGS0; western 535d700; southern 625 dS30.
WHRAT--i5 900 bu No. spring lil5l4S; new
No. do. ii0sli2; winter red ana amber western,
1H9li5, I.e .t
CoRN-5i 600; new mixed western, 7CaT7 old
OATS-state western 60563
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-01-06
Cincinnati Produce Market.

CIScINNATI, Jan. 5.
MESS PORk-a19.25
LARD-llt.
BULK MEATS-sides T1974.
LIVE IIOGS-6. 40 96G0.
BACON-shoulder and clear rib sides, lI1a.
WHISKEI-S7.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-01-06

conclusion of our labors the rlaudit, of "W ell
done, good and faithful servant"
Gentlemen am ready to proceed with the
business of the House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-01-06
FROM BANGOR.

Bangor, Me-, Jan. 3. The thermometer
this morning was II degrees below zero in this
city, at 100 p. NJ. SO abovs. Rain fell dur
ing the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-01-06
FOR SALE !!

MY Stock of BOOTS, SHOES HATS, &c, to
vi gether with the Store is offered for sale. Any
one wishing to engage in the business can seldom
find better position.
r. IYFORD.
Augusta Dee 2T 19-D ttf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-01-06

INOCND iii Augusta, SATURDAY evening n
l. FUR CAPE. The owner can obtain the same
by calling at the kESNECFC JOURNAL OFFICE and
paying for this advertisement.
Augusta, Jan. 4, 1871. t3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-01-06
MarrieO.

In Lewiston, LIST inst, Howard y. Merrill OF Lew.
iston, to Lizzie +. Blake of Auburn.
In Boston, LIST inst, +. S. Hoyt Of Portland, to
Miss Lena Kicker of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-01-06

- EPOHT of the condition Of the Free
III mans National Bank OF Augusta, Me-.
at the close of business, December 2sth.
1870.
RESOURCES:
Loans and Discounts slO005s IS
Overdratts, 500 81
L. ). Bonds 10 secure circulation. 100 600 90
L. s. Bonds and Securities on hand, $500 co
Other Stocks, Bonds and Mortgage $50 90
Due from Redeeming and Reserve Agents. 1862 SO
Due from other National Banks 305 81
Banking House, II GOO 90
Current Expenses, COG 80
CASH Items, l,421 50
Bills of other National Banks, l35 90
Fractional Currency (includinc NiCkelsl. sLi OK
Specie. (cOupons) 29S 00
Legal Tender Notes, 5000 %
SIS, 79i OF
Capital Stock paid in, 100000 90
surplus Fund 1900 90
Profit and Loss, 1874 -
National Bank Circulation outstanding. s., 100 90
Dividends Unpaid, 225 %
Individual Deposits. I2.6l5 A
Due to National Banks, Isl 81
Premiums 42s ii
$3.50, 194 OF
STATE OF MINE. county or he1,nebec. SIS:
/, j. l.. Adams, Cashier of the Freemans National
Bank of Augusta, do solemnly swear that the above
statement is true. to the best Of my knowledge and
belief !. l.. ADAMS, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this fourth
day of January, 1871.
W. +. HALLETT, Justice ofihe Peace.
Correct. Attest
g. wHITEHot,sE Directors.
lit JOHN MCLLikEN, )
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-01-06
FROM BOSTON.
Sad Accident.

Boston, Jan. .. Richard Corson, aged Il
fell through scuttle while handlicg -four in
the loft of store on State street, to-dayf and
was instantly killed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-01-06
Railroad Accident.

+. II. Perkins, butcher of Wakefield,
was killed last evening, and his wagon stove
to pieces, by a train on the Boston & Maine
Railroad.
The Selectmen of Newton sustain officer
Hines in shooting hurry the other day, and
agree to pay the expenses of his trial.
The failure of Hail. Dana & Bullock,
Wholesale wooden goods, on Summer street,
is announced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-01-06

- EPORT of the condition Of the Free
III mans National Bank of Augusta, Me-.
at the close of business, December 2sth,
1870,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-01-06
FINANCIAL 81 COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.

NEW YORK, Jan. >.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-01-06

Ihereup0n the Chalr declared Hon. Lot VI.
Morrill, the Republican candidate for L. s.
Senator.
On motion of Mr.. Robe of Gorham, the
nomination was made unanimous.
Adjourned
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-07-26

v fb for prime, She for ordinary, and INC
for common. India IN 081ac p fb.
| WH1sKY-The market is quiet, but prices
are firm. Indiana rectifed is held at 95c,
and Cincinnati at 81 021b al 05 y gallon;
100 bbls pure Bourbon sold at 81 80 y gallon.
1t is held at 81 3505, as in quality.
| CORN MEAL-Tbe demand continues good,
and the stock light Kiln-dried sells from
the levee at 81, and from store at VA 70
| p Dbl.
| BAGGING-Is quiet and firm. Dealers
sell India at 1872 0l9c yard in rolls, and
1914 020c in bales; domestic jute at Il y q
DC and hemp and flax at q y 022c T
yard. -.
Observation-Disclosures are selling on the
leyee at 81 5O05 u Dbl; onions at 81 5O0
5. and apples at $203 v Dbl. Cabbages
| are worth $40 y 100.
POULTRY AND.EGGs-Chickens are sell
| ing on the levee at Sc v doz for grown
| and So 75a3 80 for young, and turkeys at
| SIS y doz. Eggs are worth S0l5c " doz
BUTrER-Supply ample; demand mod,
| crate; choice Goshen sells at 81 q SIC, and
| good to choice Western 20 023c T. ID. In
ferior grades nominal.
Iron CoTToN TIEs-Are retailing at SC
y tb.
SALT-Quiet and steady. Dealers. sell
Liverpool coarse at 81 80, and fine at 81 ~
y sack. When large lots are taken at
warehouse by boats deduction IS made
for drayage. Table salt &c, &c, DC and &c
2 pocket.
CoFFEE-The market is inactive to-day
and quotations are nominal The stock IN
importers hands, amounting to 1000 bags,
is not on the market, being held for an adj
vance
NAVAL SToREs-Spirits turpentine in
demand and firm at "A a 45c T. gallon. ROsin
dull at 81 5O04 IS p Dbl for pale. 81 so for
No. /, So Is for No ,, and 81 for common.
TOBACCO Since our report of last Friday
the market has been quiet, the sales en-
braced only 234 hhds, principally on Ger
man account of which 5 and 3 at gao; l
and at Sc; at l0c; 81, 10, % and l4S on
private terms, and % common leaf at z lec
q fb. Quotations exhibit no change, but
holders are very firm, and not anxious TO
sell.
FREIGHTs-The demand for room for
foreign ports continues on a small scale.
though firm for this season of the year.
The supply of tonnage in port is ample, but
masters are not inclined to accept anything
lower than present rates, in view of the
proximity of the next season. The Liver
pool rate is 19d, both steam and sail,
and the nominal quotation for Havre is lc:
Coastwise the steamers are asking Sac, and
getting fair cargoes.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-07-26

of an attempt to fill the vacancy from early
, morn till four o'clock in the evening. A
short time after that period the Fleta sailed
in from Carolina Bluffs, and broke the mo-
notOny of the scene.
The Pittsburg Gazette of lJuly'22 says:
The river continues about stationary at
this point. Hopes are entertained that the
recent rains will cause a rise, though the
prospects at present are not very fiattering.
Supervising Inspector Houston, of Louis
vile, has received a letter from Secretary
Boutwell,, instructing him that every
steamer must provide itself with pumps
suitable for testing its boilers, or pay the
transportation of the one in possession Ut
the inspector for that purpose, as no charge
made by the inspectors for transportation
of instruments since the thirtieth of June
will be allowed by the Treasury Depart
ment.
The departures for to-day:
Ruth Captain w. Burton, for Opelousas
at 5 P. M.
Bertha, Captain j. w. Blanks, for Qua
chita river at ; p M
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-07-26
MARKETS.
Domestic Markets.


New YORK, July 25.-Cotton quiet
Sales of 1887 bales. Uplands 2Oa4c; Or
leans 81 1sc. Southern flour shade tirmer;
common to fair extra IS 80 06 40; good to
choice Sc As TO SO. Whisky firm at 96c.
Wheat: Spring l02c better; new and old
winter red and amber Western 50 q 4Sc
Corn active and shade firmer at 6S0 CSC.
Rice 80S&c. Pork shade lower at
$l4 so. Lard dull; kettle lO7sc. Turpen-
tine scarcely so firm. Rosin strong Freights
strong.
Coffee firm: sales of $50 bags Rio at 1914 q
l6c. Sugar very firm; fair to good refined
quoted at ga Q95sc; 7S0 hhds Cuba at ga a
1OAc. Molasses dull and nominal. Freights:
per sail, corn 7led, wheat S0S4d; per
steam, wheat 915d.
CINCINNATI, July 25.-Cotton dull and
unsettled, middling l9lRc, Flour quiet and
unchanged; family $606 25. Wheat quiet
and unchanged at 81 l60l 90. Corn dull
end unsettled; ear 50 a SAC. Rye quiet at
7O073c. Oats 4O044c. Barley quiet; fall
S0090c. Eggs dull at 12c. Butter quiet at
I6020c. Cheese declined; 9GlOc. Pork
dull nominally $14 so. Lard at full prices.
Bulk meats: shoulders sac, clear rib 7Ac,
clear sides 719c, rough sides &c. Bacon:
demand light and holders firm; shoulders
Csc, clear rib Sac, clear sides S5sc, but not
easy to buy. Whisky: demand good and
full prices at 92c
ST. LOUIS, July 25.-Flour; low and me-
dunn grades scarce and firm; other grades
dull and low; fall superfine 81 40; extra 80;
double extra S. 4005 80. Wheat: inspected
lists scarce and firm; sample lists dull
and heavy; ST. 1919 al IA offered for No. 3
red fall; 81 "a for No. 2 red fall; 81 25 asked
for No. ?; white sold at ST. %. Corn dull
and unchanged; mixed in bulk 45 a 47c;
sacked sac; white 5S060c. Oats closed
easier mixed in bulk Sc SIC; sacked 400
42c. Rye slow at SIC; prime sacked SO q 6Oc.
Whisky 93c. Pork dull; mess $l4 30 ais.
Bacon dull; shoulders &c; clear rib She;
clear sides &c. Lard: kettle rendered sold
at 9Ac. Hogs sold at So 5O04 60. Cattle
quiet; not much doing; ranging from 81
5 Is.
Foreign Markets.
LIVERPOOL, July IS, Evening-Cotton
dull and unchanged; uplands eG9lsd; Or
leans ga 093sd.
LONDON. July 25, Evening.-Consols
closed at 93l3. Bonds 9212.
PARIS, July 25.-Rentes 55.T.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-07-26
Alexander +. Prewett VS.. Jules Labatut
and Nnrthern Rank q Kentucky Same

Alexander +. Prewett VS.. Jules Labatut,
and Northern Bank of Kentucky We. Same.
TN THE UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT FOR
5305 and 5308.-By virtue of a purius writ of feri
facas. to directed in each of the above entitled
suits, will proceed to sell TO the highest bidder
on SATURDAY, August 5, 1871, at twelve o'clock
NJ, at the door of the Courthouse in the parish of
Pointe COupee, in this State, the following de.
scribed property, to wit
A CERTAIN PLANTATION fronting on the Mia
sissippi river, u the parish OF POinte COupee, in
this State, bounded above by the plantation de-
pending on the succession of Caroline Constance
Cooley. and on the lower side by the plantation de-
having front of eleven and seven eighths arpents
on the Mississippi river, and depth of eighty ar
penis, being the same plantation which formerly
belonged to ZenOn Porche, deceased; together with
all the buildings, improvements, horses, mules,
carts implements of husbandry, ETC., as per inven
tory file at nv Office
will also sell on said fifth day of August, 1871,
at len o'clock a NJ, at the domicile of the defend
ant, Jules Labatut situated in the parish of Ponte
Coupee, Louisiana all of the household furniture,
now in the house OF the defendant, such as china
Sofas tables chairs carpets, etc, with the excep
ton of such articles are exempt by law from
seizure: 800 cords of wood, more or less; one car
rage and harness; one gray horse; one gray mare
one buggy and harness; one bay horse.
Terms-Cash in United States treasury notes at
the time of adjudication.
Act of sale, recording, internal revenue stamps
etc, at the expense of the purchaser
United States Marshars Office, New Orleans.
twenty-fOurth day of July, 1871.
iy8 IS % Is % aus United States Marshal
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-07-26

How the French Indemnity is Paid.
The German Correspondent gives the fol-
lowing particulars of the payment of the
war indemnity by France
Germany is to pay for the bags in which
the money is to be sent, at the rate of two
sous per bag thus, when the first install
ment has been paid, she will have to return
some $4,000 francs. The house of Roths-
child has undertaken the payment of the
bills of exchange for the French govern
ment; they are to be made payable in
ready money. and without loss, at not more
than two months date. This business will
be done at London between Rothschild and
the German consul. The latter will also
receive the sums France pays in English
bank notes. The silver, and the other
foreign but not French notes, will be sent
direct from Paris TO Berlin by rail. France
bears the expense of transport as far as the
frontier. The sum will at once be divided
between the separate States, as soon as the
amount required to cover the North Ger
man war loan has been set aside. II will.
of course, be impossible to count the money
as this would occupy the whole time of ali
the treasury officials down to the end of
next December The bags and chests will
therefore be counted, one or two opened
and counted through and the rest weighed,
As it is necessary to accept the sums sent in
confidence that their declared value is cor
rect. the wooden chests will also be re-
tanned and paid for by the Germans. 1t is
probable that the French will pay part of
the amount in gold and silver bars instead
of coined money, which would greatly
facilitate the business of receiving the in
demnity.