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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-09-08
GENERAL NATURE-NO. GIL
AN ACT to amend an act for the relief
Jearum Atkins, approved July fifteen,

AN ACT to amend an act for the relief
Jearum Atkins, approved July fifteen,
eighteen hundred and seventy.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House
of Representatives of the United States Of
America in Congress assembled, That the
act entitled can act for the relief Of Jearum
Atkins approved July fifteen, eighteen
hundred and seventy, be, and the same is
hereby, amended so as to read as follows:
THAT the Commissioner of Patents be- and
he hereby is, authorized to entertain and
exercise Jurisdiction over a petition of
Jearum Atkins for the extension of let
ters-patent granted to him on the
twenty-tirst day of December, eighteen
hundred and fifty-two, for a further
term of seven years from the
day on which such extension may be
granted, and to hear and determine upon
the said petition in the same manner and
with the same effect as if the original term
of said patent had not expired, and to grant
of refuse such extension upon the same
principles that govern his decisions upon
such applications, when made in due course
of law; provided, that before granting any
extension upon such petition, the commits
siOner shall be satisfied that the same will
inure to the sole benefit of said Atkins; and
provided further, that no person shall be
held liable for the infringement of said
patent, if extended, for making use of said
invention since the expiration of the
original term of said patent, and prior to
the date of its extension.
Approved March g. 1871.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-09-08
Diamond Mines.

The Cincinnati Gazette says of the dia-
mond mining:
We have wonderful stories of the richness
of the South African diamond mines, as
twenty-five years ago we had of the golden
treasures of California. The search for
precious metals and gems is, however, very
like the prosecution of ordinary business
avocations. A few get rich, few more
achieve competency, while the majority
secure only a comfortable livelihood, or
less. A letter from the African mines, pub
lished in a Buffalo paper, describes the ex-
perience of the writer and those around
him, and confirms the truth Of our position.
He says: Well, here / am in the diamond
diggings of South Africa. l have worked
just one month here, and struck nothing
yet, but there are others making fortunes
all round me-" He then gives half dozen
instances of lucky finds" which are GER
tainly very fascinating in their look, but not
a word is dropped in regard TO the hundreds
of poor fellows who, thousands of miles
from home, are toiling fruitlessly, or sicken-
ing and dying beneath the rays of an Afri-
can sun. There are gold and diamonds in
every trade and profession, which energy,
perseverance and skill can almost always
secure. Men of pluck and good sense need
not go to Africa for wealth.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-09-08
Ridiculous.
From the Terrebonne Patriot.l


II Is really amusing to sec what steps
some men will take to persuade the people
of the United States of their iDfalhbility in
Louisiana politics.
ON Wednesday morning last TO the sur
nrise of the Republicans of Terrebonne,
they found few less than half medium
posters, printed with blue ink, posted in
town, which read as follows:
"NATIoNAL REPUBLICAN MASS MEETING
RaUyt RaIly, Rdlly!-A mass meeting will
be held in Houma on Saturday, September
bat 2 p. NJ The following distinguished
gentlemen will be present and address the
meeting His Excellency Lieutenant Gov
e~ner o. ]. Dunn, Hon. w. P. Kellogg, Hon.
John S. Harris, Hon. p. O'Hara, Hon. G. w.
Carter, Hon. S. b. Packard, Hon. j. A. In
graham. A brass band will be on hand"
IF this Customhouse ring continues to act
in this ridiculous manner at this early day,
where in the name of common sense will
thew be in 1879, and what will they do!
The idea of gentlemen occupying the po-
sitions that they do lending themselves to
sIleb an outrage on the Republicans of
Terrebonne is more than we can conceive.
had they consulted the proper authority,
aud received an invitation from the Repub-
icans of this parish, we would surely have
said: Gentlemen, YOU are welcome. But
to force themselves upon the free and indie
pendent people of Terrebonne by this means,
aud with brass band, the same as any cir
Gus show would travel through the country,
is SO utterly disgusting to Us that we can
not finds words sufficient to express our
condemnation of such acts.
In the parish of Terrebonne we have from
i've to seven hundred Republican majority
at each election, and among them men of
ability, who are capable of calling a meet
ing at any time that it is necessary, and
conducting it for the good of the party, and
not to breed dissensions in it.
We fail to see one person named in this
call who is a citizen of Terreb0nne. Mr..
0'Hara may possibly call himself citizen,
but he has no home in Terrebonne, other
than that of persons who will take HIM IN
fer a night or two, when on visit. Some
say he lives in Thibodaux; others, that he
lives in New Orleans. All we know is, that
he has no actual domicA IN Terrebonne
unless it is the Banner Office.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-09-08
GENERAL NATURE-NO. ell
AN ACT confirming the title 70 certai
lands

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of
Representatives of the United States of
America in Congress assembled, That the
title to the land certified 10 the State of
Iowa BY the Commissioner of the General
Land Office of the United States. under an
act of Congress entitled IAN act confirming
a land claim in the State OF Iowa. and for
other purposes" approved July twelve,
eighteen hundred and sixty-two, in ac-
cordance with the adjustment made by the
authorized agent Of the State of Iowa and
the Commissioner of the General Land Of
flee, on the twentyfrst day of May, ammo
Domini eighteen hundred and sixty-six
and approved by the Secretary of the In
terror on the twenty-secOnd day of Nav,
ammo Domini eighteen hundred and sixty
six and which adjustment was ratified and
confirmed by act of the general assembly
of the State of Iowa. approved March
thirty-one. eighteen hundred and sixty
eight, be. and the same is hereby ratified
and confirmed to the State OF Iowa and It's
grantees, in accordance with said adjust
ment, and said act Of the general assembly
of the State Of Iowa: provided, that nothing
in this act shall be so construed as to affect
adversely any existing legal rights or the
rights OF any party claiming title or the
right to acquire title to any part of said
lands under the provisions of the so-called
homestead or pre-empted laws of the United
States, or claiming any part thereof as
swamp lands.
Approved March ), 1871.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-09-08
AN ACT to authorize [the] Wortbington Ma
tional Bank of Cn0nerstown. New York

tional Bank of Cooperstown. New York,
10 change its name and location.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of
Representatives of the United States Of
America in Congress assembled, That the
Worthington National Bank. now located
in Cooperstown, State of New York, is
hereby authorized to change its location to
tue village of Oneonta, in the county of
OtsegO, and State Of New York. When
ever the stockholders representing three
fourths of the capital Of said bank at
meeting called for that purpose, determine
to make such change, the president and
cashier shall execute a certificate, under
the corporate seal of the bank, specifying
such determination, and shall cause the
same to be recorded in the office of the
controller of the currency, and thereupon
such change OF location shall be effected;
and the operations of discount and deposit
of said bank shall be carried on under the
name of the First National Bank Of One
onta, in the village of OneOnta, in the
county of Otsego, and State of New
York.
SEC. ?. And be it further enacted, That
nothing in this act contained shall be so
construed as in any manner to release the
said bank from any liability, or affect any
action or proceeding in law in which the
said bank may be party or interested.
And when such change shall have been de-
termined upon as aforesaid, notice thereof
and of such change shall be published in at
least two weekly newspapers in the afore-
said county in which CooperstOwn is stu
ate, in the State of New York, for not less
than four successive weeks
Approved February 81, 1871.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-09-08

OF the weather and crops the New Iberia
Sugar-Bolcl says:
With several fine showers recently, but
not enough to interfere with our planters in
hauling their wood, cane has grown very
Taoidly, and is much improved in appear
ance, along the whole Teche. Our Attaka-
pas planters can congratulate themselves
upon having much better cane crop than
was expected month or two ago: but still
II Is TAR short Of last year, especially the
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-09-08
GENERAL NATURE-No. SGT

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of
Representatives of the United States of
America IN Congress assembled, That the
Secretary of the Treasury is hereby author
lied and required to redeem in lawful
money, under such rules and regulations
as he may from time to time prescribe.
all copper, bronze, copper-nickel, and base
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-09-08
GENERAL NATURE-No. 53.l

An act making appropriations for the SER
vice OF the PostOfice Department for
the year ending June thirty, eighteen
hundred and seventytwo, and for other
purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House
of Representatives of the United States
of America in Congress assembled, That
the following sums be, and the same are
hereby, appropriated for the service of the
Postoffice Department for the year ending
June thirty, eighteen hundred and seventy
two, out Of any moneys in the treasury
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-09-08
The Homer lliad saws.

we are informed that John c. Blackman
and several others who left Homer few
months since, and removed to Texas. are
soon to return among us, to remain, Let
them come along. We for one will welcome
their return. They never should have left.
This is better country than Texas-witb
the exception, perhaps, OF very few spots
of that God-forsaken land. Here we have
pure water and pure society, which are at
least some inducements TO civilized man.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-09-08

Discussion upon the subject of the re-
mOyal of the government to Paris continue s
10 day in the Assembly.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-09-08

metal coinage Of every kind heretofore an
thorized by law, when presented in sums 81
not less than twenty dollars; and whenever,
under this authority these coins are present.
ed for redemption in such quantity as to
show the amount outstanding to be redun-
dant, the Secretary of the Treasury ia an
thorized to discontinue or diminish the man
ufacture and issue of such coinage until
otherwise ordered by him.
Approved, March 3, 1871.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-03-22

DAMAGES FOR BAGGAGE.--Cyrus III
Mccormick brought suit against the
Pennsylvania Central Railroad Com
pany for tho alleged conversion by
them in March, 1862, Of several trunks
and their contents. Mr.. Mccormick,
a resident Of Chicago at the time, ar
rived in Philadelphia on his way
homo and delivered his baggage TO
the company to be checked through.
The trunks were overweight, and the
agentreiused to check them, although
the passage tickets were shown, unless
an additional sum was paid. This
was refused, and the return of the
baggage was demanded, but too late,
us il lad already been forwarded. On
its arrival at Chicago, rs there was no
one u receive IL, the trunks were
stored in the depot, which was struck
by lightning the following night, and
consumed with the larger part of tho
baggsgo. On the trial of the action
the Jury awarded the plaintiff Sl0,-
66l.6l. From this Judgement the
company appealed to the Supreme
Court, general term. which affirmed
the Judgment with costs
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-03-22
JEFFERSON LITz,

PHYSICIAN EoN,
HAVING located At oscsola, Pa, offers his
III professional services 10 the people Of that
place aui surrounding country. n.
E&-An calls promptly attended 10. Ofhee
and residence IN Crrtin ~. formerly oecupied
by D., kfns n,f9.iy
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-03-22

AivIrss EDUCATION Here is a
rich mans son, who has been educa-
ted at great expense and pains, vino
has graduated from college, and has
conc out a gentleman. lie has stud.
led, not with a view Of fitting himself
for any avocation in life, but with the
view Of being a gentleman. lie reads
not for the sake OF knowing anything,
but for the sake Of being II gentleman.
Soon, his father breaks down; and he,
WHEN he is about twenty-five years
old finds himself poor mans son,
and dependent on his own exettions.
And he says TO himself-"What shall
do for a livingy lie asks his feet,
and his feet say--"I do not know"
lie asks his hands, and they say--"l
do not know" lie asks his head, and
il says-''l never learned anything
about how 10 get living There is
but one man that can befriend this
poor wretch, and that is the sexton.
Coa!d anything be more useless than
such q persong Gould there be any
thing moro pitablo than such histo-
riesg And yet they are occurring
every day laa
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-03-22

The votes Of the mombors Of tho
South Carolina Legislature, during an
excitement in regard TO a local bill,
ran up to $500 Usually they can bo
had for S. nn
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-03-22

George" asked the teacher Of a
School class "who above all others
shall You first wish to see when you
get TO heaven 2 With a face bright
enng up with the anticipation, the
little fellow shouted, "Geriiah %
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-03-22
j. n, KLINE, M. D..
pR. j. p. RuRchElELb.

Late sureson ofthe ssa beg meni, Pennsylvania
Volunteers, having returned from the Army,
offers his professional services 10 the ei,ifohs
Of Cleaffeld county.
~ Professional calls promptly ATTENDED 10.
ohoe on Second street. formerly occupied BY
Dr.. Woods. rapr<. .'66- a
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-03-22
EsrABLIsHED 1877.
ns largest Circulation Of any Newspaper
In North Central Pennsylvania.
Terms of Subscription. >

n ,,il IN advance, OF within monihs....s2 90
n paid uncr and before 9 nonth'.....''.. 2 so
n ,,ii atsr the expiration Of months. . 90
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-03-22

Eight "colored gentlemen"-young
and ambilious-were admitted to the
bar in Washington city few days
ago, and win scatter South, hoping
soon TO como back as Cougrcssmen.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1871-05-09
GEN. w. 7. SHERMAN.
Ne makes Assthsr Speech, bet Rstraots
NsthIaa.
Hs Asserts Inaccuracies, bat does ast
Chosss to Designate Then. Gaa
Conway be Believed

NEW YORK, May s.-Thomas ".
Conway, secretary Of the Union
League Club of New Orleans, writes
the Tribune that at a reception given
to Gen. Sherman on the 28th ult., the
General made the following speech:
Mr.. President: I am not much Of a
speaker. Ny forte Is action, not
speech making. I do not want my
remarks this evening reported in the
newspapers, for / see that what I said
on the occasion OF another reception
extended to me since my arrival, has
been entirely misrepresented, snd !
am credited with words that never
uttered at all. Therefore I hope
there are no reporters here to
serve the present interview as
they served the other to which 1
have alluded. Ny duty as Com
mander-in- Chief of the army of the
country keeps me employed in mill
tary matters, and by this employment
I may be enabled to assist the nation
in its civil and political interests; but
l do not wish to be considered q poll
tician. I strive as well as I can to do
what my official duty cOmpels me to
do, and in doing that find myself am
ply occupied. / do notseek any civil
position whatever, and do not wish
to be suspected of doing so; indeed 1
should positively decline any offer Of
a civil or political position. mean
to devote my whole time in future to
the study Of the military art, and not
with a view Of destroying, but as
means Of promoting the good Of all,
even the lowest class of our citizenss.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1871-05-09
TELEGRAMS.

The London Times thinks that the
action of the Joint High Commission
will and should be ratified.
Juarez is reelected President of
Mexico. The country is greatly eX-
cited.
The Senate Committee on Foreign
Affairs viii consider the new Eng
lish treaty at once. 1t will take a
week to read it. It viii not be pub
lished, unless the Herald buys it from
some corrupt knave in the Senate, un-
til ratifications are exchanged.
RunOr comes from Brussels that a
formal treaty Of peace has been signed
at Frankfort. Bismarck has not yet
returned to Berlin, but is expected
there tomorrow.
Riots occurred yesterday at Old
hams cotton manufacturing town
near Manchester, originating in a
lock out. 1t is not known that. any
lives we're lost.
The members Of the Joint High
Commission, and Gen. Schenck, sail
on the 18th for Europe. Baron Gerolt
sails on the 25th.
In the Assembly yesterday, Picard
stigmatized the Congress at Bordeaux
"a criminal, and said steps have been
taken by Government to prevent its
assembling.
The sporting fraternity Of New
YORK fs greatly excited over the COM
inc RQht between COburn and Mace.
T.arge delegations viii leave there
fo-n9orrow for Buffalo and Erie, Penn
svlvania, 1t is expected there viii be
a general fight between the friends OF
both men on the cars, and bets were
freely made on the fight.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1871-05-09
THE JOINT HIGH.
Ezsi5 of Settlement.

WASHINGTON, May 8.-The treaty
was signed to-day by the Joint High
Commission. There are to be two
Boards Of Commissions. To one will
be referred the Alabama and other
similar claims which are recognized
as national, and to be settled on the
principle Of responsibility for such
depredatOns where governments have
not exercised the utmost diligence and
possible precautiOn to prevent pri-
vateers from being fitted out in its
ports 20 prey upon the commerce OF a
power with whom it was at peace.
The other Board is to take cOguiZance
of miscellaneous claims by the
British and American governments,
confined principally to the period
from the commencement TO the close
Of our. late civil war. Among those
are the st. Albans claims for damage
done to property in that town by
Canadians, but no claims for Fenian
invasiOns are to be admitted; nor the
claims Of British subjects for seizures
Oftheir cotton. Great Britain, through
its Commissioners, does not recognize
them in cases where such subject took
up their dOmicil in the South, as
thereby they subjected themselves
To all risks and contingencies OF war.
All legitimate claims for cotton viii
be considered. 1t has been reported,
without warrant, they viii amount to
thirteen or more millions.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1871-05-09
DIED

COLBY-Nsar st. Paul, Minnesota, April 28'
1871, JoBN COLBY, In the 6jth year of his age
The deceased was a citizen Of Memphis for
over twenty years, and highly esteemed by
ali who knew him.
MCNARATY-At hig residence, No. 5g1<
Front street, on the 7th inst, THOMAS MO-
NARATK, aged So years.
Funeral TO take place this (rUEsDAY) af-
ternoon, at O'Clock, from his late residence.
BONDURANT At Hickory Withe, Fay
ette county, Tenn, Mrs. MARsARET BONDU.
RARE. Ia her 64th year. Lexington Ky and
Philadelphia papers please copy.l
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1871-05-09
HOME DISPATCHES.

Alabama StaalsH-PiuCk and Bottom.
CHATTANOOGA, May 8.-The credi-
tors Of the Alabama and Chattanooga
railroad, against which proceedings in
bankruptcy are pending in New
York, have passed a resolution Of
confidence ia superintendent Stanton.
A committee was appointed to confer
with Stanton and offer him aid. be
said no help would be needed, and
he would drive the last spike on
Saturday
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1871-05-09
mana Of The Tbonaa h. AIlon last even


ing.
A communication, published In yester-
days Ledger, goes for the city govern
ment on Wharfage tax. The cOrrespon-
that cannot be explained away. The real
estate owners should not only pay their
taxes, but having the ruin as tax on com
merce Of this part reduced. They lose
sight of their own interest by not doing
90. The wharf tax is too heavy, and, ac-
cOrding to the city charter, three
flurthsD Of the revenue has to be set aside
for wharf improvements, q section Of
the or3insnes which has not been carried
out for several years. Correspondent is
also correct as regards the point Of law or
compelling steamers TO pay wharfage.
The United States courts have decided in
one instance that steamers have right Of
twenty feet Of the shore to land and do
along the Mississippi, the same
being an old British grant.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1871-05-09
the oxford FalcOn.l

From every part Of North Mississip-
pi, we hear Of damage done by recent
heavy rains. In many places, the
young and tender corn and cotton has
been entirely submerged, and drown
ed out, or buried beneath loose dirt.
No definite amount can be arrived at
Ia the way Of damage-bUt enough is
known to warrant the assertion that
farmers have been thrown back at
least three weeks.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1871-05-09
For Lake SHpsrIsF The Ualoa Steamboat
Company and Atlantic, Duluth
aad panfne la


ONE 0f the splendid steamers Meteor In.
" dia. Pacific, COburn, Atlantic Japan Ke-
WsenaW, arctic China aud So. Paul will
leave Buffalo daily (eZcept Fridays ana Sat.
urdayE) at pm, Erie Lhe next morning.
Cleveland the same night Detroit at 10 o m
daily Except Sundays and Monday 81 or DU-
LUTH ana intermediate LAKE SUPERIOR
POINTS.
Concessions are maze At Duluth with the
Lake Superior and Mississippi r r.. % 81.
PAM and all points In MinuesOta. Northern
Wisconsin and Iowa. Also, with the North
sru Pacinc r. 3 for the Red River Country.
Excursion tickets AT GREATLY REDUCED
RATES, will be issued By al principal ralI-
roads to st. Paul by this route, returning via
all rail-. Or by Al nail routes 70 SO. Paul aud
Duluth, returning via lake.
During the months Of June July and Au-
gust, Excursion Trips viii be made via the
North shore Of Lake Superior, visiting the
Silver Mines. Fort william, Grand Portage,
etc. For further infOrmation. spply 20
B. r. PATRICK,
Genl Passenger Agent, Buffalo, n. Y.
Z. r.. EV -N3, Manager A., D. and p. Line.
5. d. CALDWELL, GeuI Manager U. 8. Co.
nyg cod
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1871-05-09
10 CONTRACTORS

Q EALED PROPOSALS viii bs received by
- the undersigned for ths erection of fhe
proposed school building to be built on the
corner Of MARKET and Third streets. Plans
and specifications can be seen 81 the once OF
Jones q Baldwin. architects, Kit Williams
Block. Bids % be- LEFT with the Secretary OF
the 6Oard or Education, at the OGd Fellows
Hall, on or before tha 8lh Of Msy next. ~ l1
o'clock noon. The COMMITTEES reserve the
right 10 reject any or ali Of NE bids
@. 3. EGENH4.
~. J. MIGGAH,
IL u. MANBEOHD,
nlrrHnsffrerr alr.r4I "a affHHf
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1871-05-09
MARRIED.

MOORE -EHGLISH- On Sunday, May :,
1871, by David Walk, Pastor of Linden Street
Christian Church. ar. +. NJ. MOORE and Mrs
NJ. ]. EEGLIss 3. OF the city.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1871-05-09

TOR the best OAK OK ASH WOOD. go "a.
j.. EDW a BIDS.
NO. Don Union street.
Sawed. split and Cord Wood always on
and. delivered IN anT part OF The city free
GhHrue. nuU