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The herald. (Smyrna, Del.) 1870-1871, 1871-05-13
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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-22
GENERAL NATURE-Eo. 1 :;

IN ACT to amend An act entitled AN act
to divide the State Of Virginia into two
i.dic;al districts
Be It enacted by the Senate and Hoase of
Representatives of the United States of
Au.e-ica in Congress assembled. That the
second clause of the sixth section o. the act
aforesaid. Of which this act is an amend
n,en.. be amended as follows: That the
clerk Of the circuit or district court of the
eastern district of Virginia shall transmit
the original papers and certified copies of
all orders in any suit or proceeding which
shall be removed for further proceedings
from the eastern to the western district of
Virginia. as authorized by the first clause of
the said sixth section Of the act aforesaid.
to tie clerk OF the court to which such suit
or proceeding shall be removed. together
with q statement Of all costs: and all fur
ther proceedings shall he had in the court
to which the same shall be removed. as il
the said suit or proceeding had originally
been commenced therein"
Approved, April 1, 1871.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-22
GENERAL NATyRE-No. II.

AN ACT for converting the next legislative
assembly Of the Territory Of New Mexico,
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
Legislature of the Territory Of New Mexico
be, and it is hereby, authorized to convene
on the first Monday of December, A. d.
eighteen hundred and seventy-one; and
that an election for the members Of both
branches of said Legislature be authorized
to be held on the day of the next general
election, under the existing laws Of said
Territory.
Approved April 20, 1871.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-22

The anecdote often told by DR.. Chapman.
in regard to himself, when called 70 visit a
little boy who had swallowed a silver
TWENTY-FIVE cent piece, is not bad. Madam"
said the renowned joker, in all solemnity,
was the piece good /" Indeed it was,
sir' replied the surprised, but excited lady.
Il got it from the mint" "Then. INV dear
madam, " said DR.. Chapman, ''if the money
was good give yourself no further uneasi-
ness, for it will certainly pass.'
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-22
GENERAL NAvvRE-No. s.!

An ACT relating to the harbor at Buffalo,
New York.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House Of
Representatives of the United States Of
America in Congress assembled, That the
Secretary of War be authorized, when in
his Judgment he thinks it will be for the
interest of the United States, to extend or
continue the contract for the in provement
of the harbor at Buffalo, made and entered
into upon the twentieth day of January,
eighteen hundred and sixty-eight.
Approved April u. 1871
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-22

A smallpox flag, hoisted at the gateway
OF his orchard, saved a Rhode Island
farmers fruit from thieves.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-22
GENERAL NArURE-No. 1871


AN ACT concerning the compensation Of
the collector of customs for the district of
Willamet. in the State of Oregon.
be 1t enacted by the Senate and House of
Representatives of the United States of
America IN Congress assembled, That Sec
tlon one OF the act approved juno four
teenth. eighteen hundred and seventy, en-
titled An act to establish the collection
district Of Willemette, in the State of
Oregon" shall be, and ia hereby,
amended as follows: Strike out all Of said
section after the words ito reside at Port
land. and insert in lieu thereof, '.and said
collector shall be allowed a salary at the
rate of one thousand dollars per aunum.
with the fees allowed by law, and q
Commission on all customs money col
lected aud accounted for by him. such
salary, fees and commissions not to exceed
at the rate OF three thousand dollars per an
num-"
Approved April 20. 1871
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-22
GENERAL NATURE-NO. CT
AN act to authorize the paymen. of q
riicate checks of disbursinr officers,

AN act to authorize the payment of Gli.
r.icate checks of discussing officers.
Be it enacted By the Senate and House of
Representatives of the United States of
America in Congress assembled, Tat in
place of original checks issued for pensions,
when lost. stolen or destroyed. d;sjursng 9
officers and agents Of the United States are
hereby authorized, after the expiration of
SIX months from the date ot such checks. TO
issue duplicate checks. and the Treasurer.
assistant treasurers and designated depos-
itories of the United States are directed
to pay such checks. drawn IL pur.
suarce of law by such officers or agents.
upon notice and proof o: the loss
of original check OF checks. under
such regulations in regard t. tier Issue
and payment. and upon the execution Of
such bonds, with suret.es to indemnify the
United States. as the Secretary OF the
Treasury shall prescribe: Provided That
this act shall not apply to any check en-
{ ceeding in amount the sum OF five hundred
dollars
APPROVED April 10 1871
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-22
Approved April 10. 1871.
GENERAL NATuPE-No. "a

iGESERAL NATUPE-NO. 4.
IAN ACT to create port Of delivery at
Potomac, Virginia, and for otLer ruf-
poses.
Be il enacted by the Senate and House of
representatives. of the United States of
hnerica i'll Congress assembled. That all
,e waters. shores bays, harbo-s. creeks
I'd inlets on the south side OF the river
.,ttomac. comprehended between Boyd's
f.Sle and Cockpit Point. now part of the
!. lection district Of Tappahannock. Vir-
ssiia be. and the same are hereby. annexed
~ the collection district Of Alexandria.
Vyginia.
gEC. g That Potomac. in the State of
.oa-inia, shall be, and is hereby. constituted
+ created a port of delivery within the
l, elton district OF Alexandra. and there
- be appointed, at compensation not
u riding the rate of one thousand dollars
.srnum, deputy collector of customs.
Ft,.;ide at said port, who shall perform
tei,Auties as may be conferred upon him,
~ suance Of law, by the Secretary Of the
'r,t Try.
IT, ,',fyr3. That all acts and parts of acts
!: =. shing at Dumfries, in the collection
- of Tappahannock, Virginia, port
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-22
GENERAL NA.vRE-Co 81

AN ACT to re-estabish the Office Of sur
veyor at PASSPORT, Eai2e.
Be it enacted by the Senate aud House OF
Representatives of the United States of
America in Congress assembled. That the
oaice of surveyor a the port CT Eastport.
formerly existing by law. and abolished by
the Secretary of the Treasury. he. and is
hereby re-established and created. and shall
hereafter exist, subject to the same laws
and restrictions that appertaned 70 the
sane before it was abolished: but il shall
hereafter be known as the office OF surveyor
Of Eastroct and the district OF Passa,na-
Gnoddy bay.
ArnroycL March 80 1871
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-22
LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.
Passed at the Firat Session of the Forty:
second Congress.
GENERAL NATupE-No. IL

GENERAL NATURE-No. i.
AN ACT relating to moneys paid into the
courts Of the United States.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House O.
Representatives of the Unite States al
America in Congress assembled. That all
moneys in the registry OF any court Of the
United States, or in the hands or under the
control of any officer of suctl cnart, wll;cl,
were received in any cause pending or adj.
Indicated in such court. shall. within thirty
dava after the passage of this act he de.
treasurer or a designated depos;tarE Of the
of the United States, in the name and r.
the credit Of snch court. And all such
moneys which are hereafter maid into suci,
courts or received by the officers thereof
shall he forthwith deposited in like manner:
provided. that nothing herein shall he
Construed to prevent the delivery Of any-
such money upon security. according to
agreement Of parties under the direction of
the court.
SEC. =. That no money deposited as afora-
SAID shall be withdrawn except hv order of
the Judge or Judges of said courts respect
Iveiv. N term or in vacation. to be signed
by s!.ch Judge or Judges anal TO be entered
and certified of record Ivy the clerk. and
every such order shall state the cause in or
on account of which il is drawn.
SEC. ). That at each reenar and stated
session, OF said courts the clerks thereof
shall present an account to sail cnurts Of
a.. moneys remaining therein. r" sr'.inct To
the order thereof. stating in detail: in what
causes said moneys are deposited and in
what causes payments have been made.
which account and the vouchers thereof
shall be fileHin court
Sec. 4. That il anv clerk or o-ha- officer
Of a court Of the United Stat"s shall de-
post any money belonging in t',e registry
OF the court. in violation ot this act. or
shall retain or convert any such money to
his own ,lse or TO the use of any other per-
son. he shall be deemed guilty &C embezzla-
ment and. on conviction, shall he nanished
nv fine Of not less than five hundred dol
lars and not more than the amount en-
bezzle,l. or by imprisonment fer a term not
less than one year nor more than ten years,
or both. at the discretion of the rarr..
SEC 5. That if any person shai, know
ingIv receive from a clerk or other officer of
court Of the United States. ary money
beon ring in the registry of said court. as
deposit. loan. or otherwise. in violation of
this act. he shall he deemed gully Of en-
bezz!ement, and shall he punished as pro-
v:dr1 in the last preceding sac-,on.
SEC. 6. That the act entitled ''An act di-
rect;ng the disposition of money paid into
the courts Ofthe United States" approved
Apr, eighteenth, eighteen hundred and
fourteen. and the act supplementary thereto.
approved March eighteenth. eighteen hun
Gret and seventeen. be, and the same are
hereby. repealed.
J. G. BLAINE.
Speaker Of the House Of Representative.
...,. SCHUYLER COLFAX.
Vice President Of the United States and
President Of the Senate.
Approved March "a. 1871
U. S. GRANT.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-22
GENERAL NATURE-No. , |

AN ACT authorizing the President to nomi-
nate r. II. Lamson lieutenant il the
United States navy.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House Of
Representatives of the United States of
America in Congress assembled. That the
President Of the United States be- and here
by is. authorized to nominate r. H. Larlson
al;eU.enant in the United States navy.
Approved, March p. 1871.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-22

Of delivery. be, and the same are hereby,
repealed.
Approved, April 10. 1871.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-22
GENERAL EArURE-No. 81

AN ACT for the restoration of Commander
George A. Stevens, United States navy.
to the active from the retired list
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of
Representatives of the United States of
America in Congress assembled. That the
President of the United States be. and is
hereby, authorized to nominate. and bv AMI
with the advice and consent Of the Senate
appoint George A. Stevens to the active
list Of the navy, with the rank of lieutenant
commander.
.ApprOyed. April 10. 1871
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-03-30
-. uuidcd by What You Know.

There an old proverb which says Experience
IL the safest gndc" To this guide the sick and all
ing naturally turn when casting about for the means
of relief They inquire what medicine has
doue for others, before they adopt ii themselves.
OF all the remedies and preveutiVes 10 use Hostel
ters stomach Bitters meets the test most triumph
autly and hence its immense popularity and vast
saics. The sufferer from indigestion is sure to find
some one among his frieuds who has been cured of
that ailmont by the famous vegetable stomacho.
The victim of fever and ague, liver complaint, con-
atipation, prostraton, or general debility,
has only make inquiry in the neighborhood where
he resides in order to discover what this standard
rest orative has effected In similar to his own.
In the published testimony to its merits he will find
a Volume OF proofs of its sanitary properties, which
it is impossible for his common TO resist. He
tries it, and the effect it produces on his system
adds another 10 the hosts of witnesses In its favor
Thus, its reputation founded on facts, not asser-
lions, continually grows and spreads, Charlatans
and inpostcrs some of them mere local tricksters
and others who take a somewhat wider range,
attempt to thrust into the hands and down the
Threats Of the PATIENTS their haphazard concocons,
substitutes for the tonic which for many
years has been medicinal staple throughout the
United States, spanish America Canada, and the
West Indies, but only succeed to very limited ex.
tent this reasoning age, the people having
ascortai sd what Is really deserving of their conf
denCe. cline drumming after strange gods. y
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-03-30

SICK gent (walking into whiskey-
shop" Well, / believe l will spend
my dime in crackers this morning.
Bar-keeperhands him crackers, which
he tastes,
can not stand them; give me some
brandy for the crackers "
Bar-keeper gives him some bran
DIV.
de pours it out, smells of it, shakes
his head
"Don't think can go that. Give
me some whisky for the brandy"
Bar keeder hands out the whis-
key.
He turns out full glass, drinks it
down and starts out.
Bar-keeper--" Hold on, there! you
have not paid me for that whisky
Sick gent gave you the brandy
for the whiskey sir. "
"Well, you amt paid me for the
brandy, sir. y
81 gave You the crackers for the
brandy, sir"
"Well, you amt paid for the crack
ers. ~
"Well, sir, you have your crackers
yet "
Bar-keeper said no more.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-03-30
JOB MOSES
Sir James Clark's Female Pills

Thoss invaluable Pills are unfailing to the Of all
those painful and dangerous diseases to which the fe
male constitution is subject They moderate all
and all distractions from whatever cause.
TO MARRIED LADIES
They are particularly suited They will In short time
br'ps on the monthly period with regularity and
although very powerful, contain nothing hurfu to the
con itution In all OF Nervous and Spinal Alice
tons, Pains in the Back and Limbs, Fatigue slight
oNortiun, Palpitation of the Heart Mysteries and
Nltes they will effect whom all other means
have failed. The pamphlet around each package has
full directions and advice will he sent free TO all
writing for l., sealed from observation.
SPECIAL NOTICE.
Sob Moses Sir James Cark's Female Pulls are OK,
tunsively CoUNrERFEITED. The genuine have the
namc of " JOB MOSES " on each package. All others
arr worthless.
N BIN ali cases whore the GENUINE cannot be
obtained, One Dollar, with fifteen cents for postage
enclosed to tina sole proprietor, JOB MOSES Is Cort-
iautt street. Now York win insure bottle Of the gen
uine couainiaiuE Fifty Pills, by return mail securely
sealed from any knowledge its contents
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-03-30

the lowest prices. GAGE BRorHRs d Co. are
authority in matters Of fashion and taste,
and what they cannot supply the trade in
the millinery line ia scarcely worth looking
for. They are among the most substantial
and responsible houses in this city, and have
built up an immense trade in Head Apparel.
by using their abundant means, in the most
sagacious manner, to produce and procure
the best goods at the lowest prices, by cour-
tesy, urbanity, promptness IN filling orders,
and by giving their customers the benefit of
their capital, skill and experience.
The PARKS.
Chicago is in muddle about her parks The
Park Commissioners have used up all their
money and have not paid for the land, and are
besieging the Legislature for power to raise
more to enable them to complete the purchase
according to law They we're empowered to
assess contiguous property. under the name of
"beneft," to sufficient amount to pay for the
condemned land, and thought they had done
SO. but the enhanced value Of the property
taken leaves them in the vocative, and now
they want authority to revise and increase
their original assessments.
MUSICAL MATTERS.
We have had surfcit Of public music inclu-
ding lectures by George Francis Train-who is
just now undergoing imprisonment in the
County Jail for debt of some $40, incurred
in bill-posting him some two years ago, which
he refuses to pay. Then we have a
TWO DAYS WOMAN SUFFRAGE MEETING
Of the Cook County Association, being the an
niversary meeting, with Mrs. Stanton, Miss
Anthony, and other advocates, in session at
Farwell Hall.
AMUsEMENTs.
The theaters, just now, are very fully at
tended, with unusual attractions at nearly all
of them. 3.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-03-30
Sperial liotiees.
Most Wonderful Cure
of Scrofula.
DosSRLsyItLE, CLARKE Co, Daiot
January 10th. l3Il. J

u,ssrs j. ". Harris II Co.:
Dr,R SIRs Il have sold some % DIR. D. A. weaver :
Csnker and Salt Rheum Syrup, from my store ana
think It the best sdicne ever sold, but my OBJECT
in writing you is to make known to yoo 'hs rssu.
afflicted with scrotula for three wears, iauy DoG
trrss, who has great reputation 10 treating sucn
diseases this section OF the state, doctorea ne ot
good Twas then advised to try DR.. Rose OF Dayton,
who has great reputation In curing sucn Diseases
had hereunder treatment for about sixteen HohIhs,
and could not effect cure attended .ne o.a &c. a.,
tn erl met gentleman, wno seeing my uauRn.et 80
as0rely afflicted, advised me to procure Df weaver
Syrup and Cerate, that they would cure her
Nj daughter then could not see at all, ner eyes pc
ing blinded by the humors ner mouth ana jaws
badly affected she had two liberated sores. one on
her hip aad on her arm From the ulcer on ner
several pieces OF bone had been taken out 20
this time had not spent less than 800 in medicines
for with all she got no better but when sne
had taken the third bottle OF Viewers syrup she com
need better. She has now used since octoper
eight bottles Of Syrup. Her eyes entirely restored
10 sight and the sores healed up. think ttie
more of the Syrup will restore her sound and We'll
I write Won of this cure, and want YOU 10 make u
known others similarly afflicted viii learn OF me
Scrofua large doctor bills, ana get cured by
tho nae OF Dr. WeaveTs Syrup and Cerate. think 1t
will cure scrofula and old running sores, anything
known will. . ,.
ANY person who knew the condition OF my daughter,
will testify that Viewers Syrup aud Oerate cured her
and any person who wants TO enquire fnrther aDout
DR. Weavafs Syrup and Cerate cured That disease
which baled tho skin OF physic ihns and that no other
remedy would cure. repeat that sou cannot say 700
much in favor OF DIR. Viewers medicine, 70 make
lous diseases. With much era titude remain,
Yours Truly,
JOHN MOUK,
Merchant. Donuelsvi!!e. Clarke Co.. Ohio.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-03-30

8sg% The attention of the musical
ments in organ making introduced by George
Woods 4 Co., in their new styles of Parlor and
yestry Organs. They invite the attention of
all interested i'll music, and the elevation of
all that pertains TO it, to their advertisement
in another column. All organists, teachers,
and music dealers are invited to examine into
the merits of their instruments, particularly
as shown in their latest style of Number Thd-
teen Celeste OrQGn.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-03-30

A LADY conducting private school
IN Greenwich, Conn, some eight years
ago failed to pay her expenses. and
after struggling along and getting deep
ly IN debt, sold all her effects and paid
her creditors seventy cents on the dol
Jar the latter cheerfully accepting that
Tor the whole amount. Torture having
since smiled upon her, she has lately
PAID up her old debts in full, with IN
terest to date
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-03-30

AN ice merchant in Greenwich, Conn
who has been watching his pond all
winter with almost prayerful interest
in hopes of freeze, visited it one day
after sharp cold night, stepped upon
the ice, and, finding that it would bear
him exclaimed, "Thank Godm Gong
still further on the pond, he exclaimed
more fervently, THANK Cod" But,
on veutming triie further, and going
up to his neck, he calculated, louder
and heartier. Damn the ice !"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-03-30
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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-03-30

A YOUNG couple of Molineites were
married one day last week, and We're
escorted to the evening train by many
friends and a brass band. When the
two consisting of Mr.. d. G. Dimock,
Jr., and Mrs. d. G. d. had entered the
cars, the band struck up the popular
tune, "Put Ne in My Little Bed. 1t
is said the happy bridegroom is still
hunting for the leader of that band
with a view of putting him in his little
bed with broken nose.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-03-30

EsS7 CURE FOR CoUGH OR CoLD. AS
soon as there is the slightest nneasiness of the
Chest. with difficulty Of breathing, or indica-
tons of Cough, take during the day few
" BrolraS Bronchial TrocbeS. Containing
demulcent ingredients, they alay Pulmonary
Irritation. Have them in readiness upon the
first appearance of Cough or Cold.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-03-30
Ess5" HERE is NO DOUBT but what Co.'s

DysPEPsIA CURE excels al remedies ever dis
covered for the cure Of Dyspepsia, Indiges-
ton, Pain after Eating, Cramps, Collie, and
distress in either stomach or Bowels The
people all speak in the most gathering terms
Of its merits
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-03-30

ROYAL Briggs committed suicide at
sherman, Conn last week. the last OF
SIX. brothers who made way with them
selves
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-03-30

settlement, development, civilization
and christianity with it in its progress
and literally causing the wilderness to
blossom as the rose.