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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-06-11
North Louisiana Agricultural Fair.

The Claiborne AdcOcate is writing I'D the
interests of that section of the State, and
thus mentions the approaching fair:
1t is already generally known through
the parishes OF North Louisiana and of ad
Jacent States that fair ground has been
established in Homer, and that its first ex.
hloltlon took place last year. It is not
however, so well known that the Aoricul
tural Society of Claiborne are making ex.
tensive preparations for the exhibition n,
TINS year, and that the grounds are now
oeing prepared IN such way as will leave
all others in this portion of the South a Iong
ways behind.
In company with Judge Young and Mr..
D.. ID. Nicely, of the Agricultural Associ.
anon, and the latter of whom is the con.
tractor for the work in hand, we recentlv
visited the Fair Grounds, and made a peT-
sonal examination of the plans for tbe ne W
buildings and other improvements. The
Work Will commence with the construction
OF an ornamental fence around the grounds
{uesisneu 10 give them symmetry and
beauty, together with the construction of
a! doorkeeper's lodge and an elevated navil-
hon for the use of the band. In the prose-
eutlon OF TINS work great many irregular
lties which have hitherto offended the eve
Will oe removed, and the whole orounds
ina Ti W present an imposing appearance.
me next important feature will he tbe
erection of stalls for horses. and mems for tho
sheep, hogs and horned cattle that NAV he
brought for exhibition. Fifty stalls + Is
thought now, will answer this nnrnosa
though, as the last fair has had the effect Of
creating great interest in blooded stock in
our community, it is possible that more
may be required. These stalls will he CON
stficted ON the east side of the grounds.
ana adjoining them will also be placed the
ouT r, designed for poultry, etc.
Inc main building of the fair grounds ia
TO be forty feet wide, four hundred feet
T long, two stories high, and will be L shaped.
me whole front of this will be arranged
with seats, rising one above the other. and
which are intended for the convenience of
Visitors while witnessing the exhibitions of
the arena. Immediately in the rear of tho
seats the building will be divided into rem
apartments, twelve feet by twenty in dimen-
slons, and designed for the yarions cIassas
OF goods which may be brought for exbib;'
ten. A'i oAniol-
. The upper floor will be mainly reserrad
for promenade, and will be bnilt in hs on
Gony form to admit of seeing the ont'of
door exhibitions. A ladies' retention 49,,
adorned with mirrors and ELEGANT fUUr;
ture, will also be upon this floor, The 49,
building Will be completed by the middle IF
July. A1 ~ 'no niiudle Oh
Inc general ground for exhibition will, ho
Fifteen feet haxe a bssa the judges stand
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-06-11

Elk Senator Warner, of Alabama, having
been summoned to testify before the Con-
gressional joint committee TO investigate
Southern outrages, reports that at the re
cent trial of some men, who few months
ago created disturbance at a meeting he
was addressing, and made an attack on
those present an old man of irreproachable
character, and who has been for more than
forty years prominent and highly re-
spected lawyer in his county, was called as
witness. He had nothing to do with con-
Quoting the trial, but merely testified to
what he had seen. On his way home the
boat on which he was travelling was boarded
at landing only few miles from his resi-
dencc by gang of roughs, his state-room
was broken open, and he was so severely
doubtful.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-06-11
The Atlanta Ne~ Era, referring to the re

The Atlanta Ner Era, referring to the re-
ception given to JEFF Davis in that city,
says:
One pleasant incident of the reception
deserves a notice. Among the numerous
ladies present were a couple of Atlanta
bellies, whose enthusiastic regard for the
fallen chief of the late Confederacy
amounted to the highestHdegree of admiring
veneration. These two young ladies de-
termined not to leave until they had kissed
Mr.. Davis. After some little reflection
and with much hesitation, they advanced
and gave him a kiss. Although somewhat
surprised, Mr.. Davis stood this novel attack
like veteran campaigner, and in fact, ap-
peared to like it. Several of the young
gentlemen present were so delighted that
they resolved Immediately to hold a recep
ton themselves.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-06-11

The Chinee INDUCES in ways that are
nearly as dark as his more civilized
brethren, in palming off bogus tea for the
delectation of mankind. 1t is officially re.
ported that half a million pounds of willow
leaves were made up at Shanghai alone
last season, duly powdered, colored, busted
with tea grounds, and sold as an extra
brand OF green tea. Whole villages are
employed In this new branch of domestic
industry. 1t can be procured at about four
cents per pound, and the genuine article
bears mixture of some forty per cent:
so that the world takes an extract of
willow in its favorite beverage.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-06-11

A writer in Home and Health, in speakin,
of the emergencies which often arise in the
family, calling for household help from the
husband, says:
II can not tell why it should be any more
degrading, even for man of culture, to
make fires, sweep the parlor carpet do the
washing or cooking, or even wash dishes.
than it is for. his cultured wife to do thu
same things; nor why it is not just as honor,
able for him to help her thus about any
work for which his nerve and muscle ID
more adequate as it is for her to indite his
letters and attend to his business in his alb.
sence or illness, or to read Latin and Greek
to him if his eyes should fail him in time Of
need. The acme of attainment in this di.
rection is that when all men and women are
allowed to follow the pursuits for which
they find themselves best adapted. those
shall be considered the most accomplished
lords and ladies of creation who shall be
able most readily to adapt themselves to
the circumstances in which they may be
placed and do what is needed"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-06-11
The Empire Parish Register, of the third

The Empire Parish Register, of the third
instant, says of the storm on the river:
Yesterday morning before daylight
stormy wind sprung up in the east, bring
ing with it masses of clouds, which, at an
early hour, fell in heavy showers of rain
The wind continued all day and night from
the same quarter, increasing in violence,
still accompanied with rain, and at times
seemed as if it would swell into a hurri-
cane. The waters of the river were dashed
into turbulence, driven back nearly to the
late high water mark, and in many places
forced through frail and but recently re-
paired strips of levee, threatening another
serious inundation, especially at this point.
This morning. however, the wind has slack
ened and the river is becoming calmer.
Before this rough wind the weather was
delightful, and all that planters could wish
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-06-11
The Claiborne Adcocate brings us this re.

Mr.. Charles H. Webb, a whilome gamble.
OF Jefferson and Shreveport, killed Mr.. ~
1. johnson, one of the proprietors of u
Crutchfield House, in Dallas. Eight shots
were fired, the last of which, from Webb
pistol, struck Mr.. Johnson in the left hin
penetrating to the spine and causing imne
date prostratiOn, and death in about an
hour after the wound was given. Webb
was slightly wounded in the china flesh
wound. He was Immediately arrested.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-06-11

A Pittsburg lady recently called upon an
old man who had recently lost his wife,
with whom he had lived for forty wears.
She found him sitting, with folded hands. in
his lonely room, and while in conversation
her eyes rested upon something bright and
soft, which lay upon his pillow. With a
tremor IN his voice, he said: ''Ah madame,
II is only my dear wife's old wrappers.
lou may think me childish, but at night
comforts me-" Could human love find
more affecting expression
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-06-11

outside of the wall, making it at the pres
ent time 6fty-fye feet. wide. The main en-.
trance will be on the west and south sides
Near the latter entrance will be the tickss
office and judges stand:
The music stand win be an octagona
payillion of wood, two stories high.
A distinguished orator of the South
whose name need not now be mentioned
will open the exercises with an Grafton. and
varied and appropriate exercises will fal.
low each day With the Kolian Corpst
Band, and the promenade or dancing gsI.
lery, the side shows of one sort or another
and deIicaeies of all kinds. the fair in o.
tober will constitute a marked event in the
history of Homer, and will amply repay
visitors from far and near.
Of the two thousand dollars worth Of
premiums in the shape of cups, goblets, and
medals of bronze, gold and silver, and the
still more solid rewards in the shape of
greenbacks, we shall have occasion again
to speak. -,..f,sE ,...,....s..
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-06-11

At Lincoln. PENNSYLVANIA, school
teacher whipped a girl, when the latter
mother took whip and thrashed the
teacher until she got down on her knees
and said to her, Now lay me, after
which she sued the mo Their for damages.
Inc teacher wants the school directors 70
call on: the militia. r34j s.a.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-06-11

1T is reported that James Gordon Bennett
has formally made over the Herald to his
son, yalning the entire property and good
Will at 100000 He has taken no part in
editing the paper for some time, and has
not been in the office for nearly twelve
months. He is now in his seventy eighth
year, quite feeble, and steadily sinking.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-06-11

A Nashville paper reports the "obsequies
OF the last surviving member of the first
Grand Lodge. of Masons in Tennessee"
Why they buried the poor man alive does
not appear. ft -aas
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-06-11

A Fairfield Connecticut county man.
VINO figures pretty loose" feigned sickness
the other day, when his wife was to be
buried, in order to save his car fare, as she
was to be taken to distant place; but
when 1T was found necessary to take rope
10 hold the coffin in the wagon, as it was
taken to the depot, he appeared and put in
request that said rope should be returned,
as 1t was handy to tie up the calf.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-06-11
SPEECH OF GENERAL BUTLER

SUFFERINGS or THE UNION SOLDIERS
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-06-11

L.
But sickness, starvation and disease were
not the only prolific sources of death in this
horrible place. Ihave already described to
you the dead line. Let Inc give you, from
the sworn testimony of a Massachusetts
man, one of your neighbOrs, in what man
ner our poor soldiers were there murdered.
lone of the great instruments of death in
the prison was the dead line. This line con
sisted of row of stakes driven into the
ground, with narrow board strips nailed
down upon the top at the distance of about
fifteen feet from the stockade, and any per-
son who approached it-as many uncon-
sciously dld-were shot dead, with no warn
ing whatever to admonish him that death
was near. An instance of this kind came to
my notice the second day was iu prison.
A poor ne-legged cripple placed one hand
on the dead line to support him while he
feeble grasp to the ground. In this position
he was shot through the lungs, and laid
near the dead line writing In torments
during most Of the forenoon, until at last
death came to bis relief None dared ap-
proach him to relieve his sufferings through
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-05
NEWS OF THE DAY.
''7o sho,o the vety age and body ofhe Times. "

The mystery cnveloping the identity Of the
young woman killed at Chases Station, on the
Philadelphia r. R., near Baltimore, on Friday
night week, is as impenetrable as ever, not
withstanding the fact that Detective John Pom
tier one of the shrewdest officers in Baltimore,
has wearied himself day and night since the
killing Of the unfortunate victim to ascertain
from whence she came and her name.
David J.. Sanderson, partner in the bank
ing house of j. A. Davis II Co., at Eureka
Ills. has absconded, taking about $4,000 be-
long ing to the bank. On this account the
bank was closed, but will open again and con-
tinue business. Sanderson has heretofore borne
a good character.
Mr.. Jefferson Davis declines to accept an
invitation to deliver lecture, in the South,
because whatever he may say will be used or
misreprcsented to the injury OF the Southern
people
Ex-U S. Senator James W. Grimes of Iowa,
on Sunday arrived from Europe on the Oceanic.
The Senator has been absent during the last
two years. .....
Six steamers for Europe left New York Sat
urday, the most Of them with as many passcn-
gers as they could find room for. The fleet,
with but one exception, was under foreign flags
The steamer Ocean Queen brings the intel,
l!gence that large supply Of cundurango, o.
cancer plant, may be expected in the Asplnwli
steamers due on the lst and 18th OF August.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-05
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
WEDNESDAY, JULY s, 1871.

The ANNIVERSARY of the signing of the
Declaration of Independence was observed IN
this city by general suspension of business,
numerous pic-nics and excursions, the firing OF
powder-crackers, torpedoes and other juvenile
devices of of the ''villainous compound, D but
there was no public demonstration In the
Golden time" it was customary to have pa
rade of the military, fremen and civil societies,
the reading of the Declaration, an Grafton and
q dinner. But the times have changed-sady
changed, and since grim visaged war has
smoothed its wrinkled 'front.' and its rude
alarms have ceased, public celebrations, in this
section, at least, are of less frequent occurrence
and national holidays are kept as days Of recrea-
ton rather than celebrated" Stillthe hallow-
ed memories of the past cling around the deeds
of those who achieved the freedom OF the
nation and perilled life, fortune and honor that
these might be ''free and independent States, "
and as each recurring anniversary returns, it IS
the duty as it should be the pleasure OF each
and all, to more sacredly cherish the principles
laid down by the founders of the government,
who fought against oppression, injustice and
tyranny.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-05

SAVINGS BANKS OF MASSACHUSETTS. BY
the annual report of the Commissioner of Saw
ings Banks of Massachusetts, for 1870 1T appears
that the deposits were, on the Goth of Octo-
Der, 1870, 1875, 745, 097.54, showing an increase
Of deposits over 1869 of $23, 626, 0s0,9O and an
increase for two years of $40, 9O6, 76l. CO. The
whole number of depositors is 4SS,797, which
gives to each depositor an average Of $277,7l.
The loans upon mortgages Of real estate is about
54 millions, and the Savings Banks hold about
l6 per ct. of the capital invested in stocks of
the Banks of Massachusetts,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-05

In late letter, on the situation aud the
duty of accepting it, to save, as he thinks,
something from the wreck that has been made
of the political rights Of the South, and Of the
people of the whole country, Mr.. John Quincy
Adams, of Mass, one Of the ablest and most
worthy of the family whose name he bears, says:
'The untrammeled exercise Of local self-gov-
eminent by the people Of the States is the salt
which preserves our whole system. Take that
away and our frame of polity will rapidly rot
into despotism'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-05

Gen. VIM. Maynadier, U. S. a. died in
Washington on Monday, aged sixty-fve. He
had been forty four years in the army, attached
to the ordnance Office. He had occupied va
rious responsible positions in connection with
the artillery school at Fortress Monroe, Va,
and as inspector of arsenals, armories and ord
nance depots. During the later years of his
life he occupied responsible desk as execu-
tive assistant of the ordnance bureau of the
war department. He served as aide-de-camp
to General Scott in the Black Hawk war, and
was also on the military staff of Major General
Macomb. lie attained his coloners commits
sion in 1863, and his brevet rank Of brigader
general March 18th, 1865, for faithful and
meritorious service during;the late war. Gen.
Maynadier was native of Maryland, but in
his youth resided in this place, where he had
friends and connections He was an estimable
gentleman, and gallant officer of the old
school Of gentlemen and officers
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-05

The CURSE of the age is idleness-a desire
to circumvent the Divine mandate, that I'm
the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread
an indisposition to face life squarely and a
willingness to get along by hook or by crook, in
any sort Of way, so that. there is no labor
mental or physical. 1t is this indisposition to
aoork, fostered, it is sad to see, by too many,
that fills the cities with idlers, who, sooner or
later, come to grief, in the natural course of
events. 1t is this desire to live without exer-
ton that causes the great greed for Office that
pervades all classes, and the like of which has
not before been seen, and which often leads to
the running for office Of those incompetent, in
many cases, to fulfill the duties pertaining to
the positions which they would assume. be-
cause unable to manage their own affairs, it is
not reasonable to suppose or expect that they
have either the capacity or inclination to do
for others what they are unwilling to under
take for themselves. How many there are
and how sad the reflection, who prefer preca-
rious subsistence in this way to manly and
independent livelihood although obtained at
the tail of plough, or in an humble though
honorable capacity in some workshop or other
place Of business. The indsposition to have
to acork and the vain belief that all can be
prominent or even mediocre in the 'profes-
sions, lead many who otherwise, with differ
ent training, might make useful citizens, to
become drones or worse to throw away q life
that God has given for some useful purpose.
That the idler, however, is having harder
time" that he was wont to have, is also true,
and the indisposition to tolerate Incidence is
daily becoming stronger and strongeryand soon
it will be that instead Of feeling of commiser-
alton, there will be that Of loathing, and then
the next step downward, is but the oft repeat
ed story-mournful to be seen, but not unex-
pected The country is too vast, its resources
too immense, and labor too scarce yet awhile,
to give any pretext for idleness, and the youth
of the country must make up their minds to
90 to aoork if they desire the esteem or con-
sideraton of their fellow men, or prosperity, or
happiness Idleness is sure to bring poverty,
if not worse; industry, profit and honor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-05

EDUCATION. the past week or two
the newspapers throughout the country, and
especially in Virginia, have been filled, to the
exclusion of much other matter, with accounts of
the closing exercises the various institutions of
learning. While to some, this may have SEEM
ed unnecessary, yet upon sober reflection it
should be looked upon in very different light
as expressive of the deep interest taken in the
cause of education by the people everywhere
in the South, who are thus encouraged to great
err exertions in the requirement Of that knowl-
edge by which their future course in life is to
be guided. The reunions at these commence
ments, too, are most agreeable and conducive
to the best results, bringing together old school
mates, who are undergoing an ordeal far more
trying than that through which they passed
years ago. when themselves took part in just
such scenes as they meet again to witness-not
to participate in; when views can be interchang-
ed, former friendships renewed, the School boy
battles fought over again, in imagination,
and the progress" in the method of education
exemplifed. 1t is gratifying, also, to know that
Virginia, always foremost in that which tends
to the real development OF mental and physical
culture, is thoroughly alive to the necessity Of
the education of her people and has put into
execution one of the best systems in the coun-
try conducted by gentlemen unsurpassed in
point of ability ana competency to carry out the
work, and who by zeal have comprised in
few months that which it might have taken
years to accomplish.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-05
Ien. when they meet upon the Street
and stop TO greet,

Always say 'havc you seen tho $40 Scotch
Cashmere Suits at BLONDHEIM'S, corner
King and Fairfax streets?'
Linen Suits at $3.50, 81 and 81.
White Duck Suits at So, So and s..
Linen Coats ut 75c and upwards.
Most complete varieties of light-c"l"red Pants
and Vests.
Blue and Black Frocli Derby and Sack Coats.
Also Shirts, Collars, Drawers, Tics, Socks, &c.
Grand opportunity for good goods at low
prices ut BLON ElM'S,
ic ~ Corner King and Fairfax SIS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-05

Bismarck courteousy acknowledges the re-
ceipt Of present of smoking tobacco sent to
the Emperor of Germany, his sons, and him
self, from tobacco manufacture in Richmond
1t appears the Emperor does not smoke, but
he divided the present, and gave it, by the
Grown Prince, to his friends
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-05

Lieut.. Mckee, U. S. N, who was recently
killed in the fight with the Coreans at Kong
noe, was native Kentuckian, having been
born and reared in Lexington. He was the
son of that most chivalrous gentleman and
soldier, Col. W. R. Mckee. who fell so nobly
at the battle Of Buena Vista. He threw him
self into the thickest of the fray, and was in
the very van, leading his men to victory, when
killed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-05
formerly.

There is said to be much dissatisfaction
among many of the soldiers atFortress Monroe
who have been lately discharged in accordance
with the act of Congress for the reduction Of
the army. They express themselves in lam
guage plain and forciblc, that they have been
"swindled by the Government they have served
so long and so well.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-05
TR. A. +. cox.
DENTIST,

Graduate Of Bait College Of Dental Surgery
Respectfully informs the public that having
made arrangements with DIR. Loockcrnan, now
oilers his professional services to the public gen
orally. Having had the most thorough instruc-
tons under some of the best practitioners of Bal
timlorc and unlimited practice for two years in
the Baltimore Dental lnfirmary, he can assure
the public that all Dental operations entrusted to
his care shall be executed in the most satistacto-
ry manner and at greatly reduced rates. FHii
upper or lower set of teeth, SIS; partial sets 81
to Sl3 Teeth extracted Mt SOC. Gold Filings rs
low as s. Other filings in proportion. Office,
corner Washington and Prince streets. Resi-
drnce. corner Pitt and Duke streets
at gives me pleasure to endorse Dr. Cox, rs
y5-1m DR. LOOCKERMAN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-05

The mystery in regard to Gen. Lawrence
who suddenly disappeared from New York,
some weeks ago, leaving considerable deficit
in his accounts as Pension Agent, has been
solved by the reception of letters fom him, stat
ing that he is now in Texas 1t is the old story
Of defalcation, SPECULATION, &c. --