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Burning Of Col. Rays Residence.

The elegant residence of Col. Jno.
Ray, located on the river front imme-
! diately above the railroad, was des-
troyed by fire last night, with large
portion of its contents, comprising
household furniture and the apparel of
the family. The fire was first discov-
cred about O'Clock this morning, is
suing from the kitchen, wooden
building connected with the residence
by covered way. The family were,
OF course, sound asleep, and were not
aroused until the kitchen was we'll on
fire. The flames spread rapidly to
the residence, and in an unusually
short time the whole house was in
flames. The family, comprising sever
al children, escaped, but some of the
members had not time to put on their
shoes. The citizens and members of
soon as the alarm was given, but little
or nothing could be done, except by
the few who first arrived, who were
able to make one or two entrances only
into the burning building. The resi-
dence of Col. Morrison, occupied by
Mr.. King, just across the street from
Mr.. Rays, was at one time on fire on
the roof, but was extinguished.
Mr.. Ray was uninsured, we under
stand, and has probably suffered loss
of 81 900, ifnot more. His residence on
an adjoining lot, was burned some two
Years ago, in the same way, and en-
tailed a heavy loss. We know nothing
of the origin of the fire, more than
above stated.-Daily, 9Th.
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nROLIFIC COTTON SEED.
have for salc sovcral hundred bushels @
"EDWARDS'" PROLIFIC COTTON,

have fnrs alo several hundred bushels OF
EDWARDS" PROLIFIC COTTON,
raised upon my plantation in Madison par
ish, La
These seed are pure and genuine, and will,
upon alluvial soil, mako from ono and n half
to three bales per acre, according to cultiva-
ton. Tho lOlls arc small and thick y
studded upon tho limbs, and will retain tn"
cotton, fully opened, until after January,
with little loss.
I guarantee these accd to produce, ono
year with another one and II half bales of
cotton, six hundred pounds offint, per acrc,
if properly cultivated, upon rich soil.
refer to Mr.. Bon Edwards, of Duck port,
Madison parish, La, upon his affidavit that
the sced produced four hundred pounds of
lint cotton, upon onc-fourth of al aero of
land; and Furthermore would respectfully
refer t" any planter who has used them.
Price, $l.75 per buShel OF thirty pounds.
Tho seed will DO sacked and shipIc,i from
Barnes Station, n. l.. d r. r., to amy point
| on said road, upon receipt ofthe price, freight
Mt purchasers expense. Address
4. B.AMIS, Barnes Station, n. La II. r.,
or caro- Fdksburg Bank, Fickshurt,
| Jan. q, 1871. dlt-wt1
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RAILROAD HorEL.-The early hour
at which meals are served at this house,
and the fact, as we are informed, that
the table is supplied with excellent
fare, commend it strongly to those
whose business or duties call for such a
combination. Mrs. Wright eXerts her
self to give satisfaction, and we should
be pleased to see her literally sustained.
She now has Il fine list of regular
boarlers. She has ample accommoda-
tons, and attentive employees to see to
the wants and comfort of her guests.
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HERLoNG COTTON SEED
FOR SALE AT OLIVER 4 BYRNE'S,

FOR SALE AT OLIVER 4 BYRNE'S,
Raised on Grew Lake, by Averett Il Milling
These seed are pure and genuine, having
boon here only ono year from their original
State, Alabama. These seed are noted for
their prolificness and early maturity. We
have raised this year two bales of cotton per
acre with these seed, 1900 pounds field
weights making $50 pounds of Tint. Beside,
it will mature from five to six weeks earlier
than the common cotton.
Price, $3.50 per bushel Of 80 pounds.
We will sack and ship from Crew Lake to
any point on the N: l.. Il I. Il. r. or on tho
Ouacllita river at the same price, $50 per
bushel. AVERETr & MILLING.
Feb'y s, 1871. d1t-w2m
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NEW ORLEANS CARDS.
COUTIIElSN PREMIUM STORE.

T.. "A. TYLER,
ll5...... Ct'shlL street, Nrn' Ort,snts .....f 10
Diplomats and Gold Medals ut the first
To X.lS State Fair ut Houston, TcX.rs.
DiplOm,us ut tho second Mississippi state
Fair ut Jackson, Miss.
Has on hand and is constantly receiving,
II large and we'll selected stock OF Watches,
Clocks, .Jewclry, Silvor and Platcd-wnrC3
Spcct:,clc.s and Eyc-tilas-scs, and Fancy
Goods. All of which are offered Mt greatly
reduced prices.
sole Agents Of tho celebrated watches of
Chas. l.. Jacot and Thoa Russell Il Son Is.
Masonic and Odd Follows Jewels. Watches
and Jcwclry carefully repaired. Diamonds
rO-Sct. lHt. II. 1870. nl3:6In
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Our talented young friend, Hon. IL.
II. Stevens, the member from jackson,
has been made chairman of the Judicial
ry Committee of tho House, i'll place OF
Tom Green Davidson, whose power de-
parted with the inglorious defeat Of eN-
Speaker Carr.
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Lignoski has just received lot OF
JacksOn's celebrated Stonewal Bitters,
the taste Of which is quite pleasant and
the good properties. OF which about as
numerous as those Of any other bittefs.
These arc manufactured in st. Louis
and are purchased direct from the man.
uf:,cturCrS.
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The card OF Prof. J. o. Roberts, Of
fcring his services in the tuning or
Ec found elsewhere. The Professor we
are satisfied, understands his business.
Orders should be left at Bofenschcn's
store
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T'IIE GEM. .
:Nc.c saloon, ami .Ncr I2a,. Fixtures.

This Saloon is cligihly located on Grand
street, and furnished with the best brands
of Liquors and Cigars. Polite attention and
good order guaranteed. EH~ The only Bill
lizard Table in Monroe. to he found Mt this
Saloon t>A. -. w. SANDERS. Prop'r
Monroe. La. Feb. II. ISL. ln2o-lS.
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SANDERS FAMILY GROCERY.-Mr.
:. w. Sanders has recently added con-
sidcrably to his stock of groceries, pro-
visions, &C., which enables him to sup
ply almost any order, at the lowest
rates, sent to the Monroe market.
ssSid' is an cnterprising young man,
and we have always found him accom-
modating and attentive in business.
He has also Il welI-arranged bar-roon
and billiard saloon in the building re-
gently occupied by Ensminger as a
restaurant, and he proposes furnishing
his customers with the best liquors and
cigars to be had in this market.
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Among the attractions which will be
found at the approaching Entertain
mcnt by the Grace Church Society, is
Il number Of pieces Of silver tableware
The pieces vary in price from $50 to So
and will be disposed of by lottery, there
being forty pieces and eighty tickets
\ pitcher, goblets and waiter will be
the highest prize, worth so. An Gle
CANT castor, cake baskets, buttcr-dish
and several other beautiful pieces, arr
embraced in the collection.
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We were prevented from attending
the Concert given Friday for the
benefit of the Silver COrnet Band but
competent judges assure us it was a
pleasant and artistic musical entertain
ment, consisting of band and orchestral
pieces and of Il few popular airs, to
which a very appreciative and refined
audience gave close attention. The
proceeds go to the Band, whose men,
hers richly deserve all thcy received.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
N. =. M'CRAw.
y hccRA"'
DEN IT'S T s

Monroe, La. Office over Capt. George
Cham bcrlain's store. We have all the mod
crn improvements in the profession. One
or tho other to be found ut the office ut all
times Fcb'y IL, 1871. Oily
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w. Jasper Blackburn, Esq, has been
appointed and confirmed Assessor and
Collector of the parish of Claiborne.
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July 2, 1870.

GEN EI4I.A,
VlCkSBURG, MISS.
IMPORTER, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
DEALER IN
French China and Granite Ware, French
and bohemian Ware, Silver Plated and Bril-
tania Ware, Table and Pocket Cutlery, Look
ing q l,ssc., Looking Glass Plates, Window
Gfnle, Paper Hangin4s, Window Corniccs,
Curtains, Bands, Pins and Window Shades,
Lamps and Walters, Gernndolcs, Candle
sticks, Cnstors and Liquor Stands.
Tho largest assortment Of CHRISTMAS
GOODS over brought to tho city OF Vicks-
burg. Such as: Fancy Goods, Toys, Picture
Frames, Pictures, Marble Stntuary, Paper
Mnche Goods. Baskets, Work Boxes, Wood
and Willow Ware, Japanned Ware, Fenders,
Shovels and Tongues, Andirons, Castings,
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TRENTON AOVEA' iS6"eN' ..
TLOUKNOI 4 MILLSAPS,
hereiri,Av, Eur,rart't,.S and
COM MISSION MERCHANT
TRENTON, La,
Keep always on hand full stock of
PLANTATION SUPPLIES,
DRY GOODS, HARDWARE.
BUGGY AND WAGON MATERIALS,
SHOT GUNS, RIFLES,
BREECII PINS,
DOUBLE TRIGGERS,
TUBES, AND GUN
FIXTURES, SADDLEKY
AND BEtrST'S GARDEN SEEDS.
Wo receive, store and forward goods At
tho lowest prices. and receive, store ship or
soil cotton for those Eavoring us with their
business. We will give the sale of cotton
our special attention. As wc have no losses
to make up on cotton, our friends will find
our charges at the lowest point.
Our extensive acquaintance enables us to
buy goods from First Hands anu
at the Lo,ccst 1h1ces. Liberal cash advances
mado on all produce stored with us.
September l. 1870. n5otf
DAN. L. HEAD. w. q WILLIAMSON.
|. N. H. GAELINGToN.
z = ~
TRENTON, L..
RECEIVING. FORW ARDING AND
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
Dealers in
DRY GOODS, CLOTHING,
BOOTS, SHOES, HATS,
HARDWARE. IRON, CASTINGS,
BAGGIN:, TIES, WAGONS,
CARTS, AND PLANTATION SUpPLIES
or all kinds.
Liberal advances. n,ndc on Cotton, i'll cash
| and supplies. Trcnton, sept. ~, 1870. n2:ly
Il. O. SrANDIEER. TIIOS. M'GUIRE.
SrAND'rEn ~ INQUIRE,
X T. CT: VI q Il 70 RW \ RID n G
N L. re IL NTS,
And General Dealers in
| THEN 7ON VI%I Il Il.
| October !, 1870. n2-t1
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lAko SALES. @-".s
OUACMITA RlPEle PLANTATIONS
rSy6 SALE

/ tations sitSstss} OH the ouaehita river. in
the parish Of Nald esell.
One tract StNntaj9ps IA acres, 40 OF which
acres deadeneN; ljos high, and 100 acres, can
DO levied with q yIery small leyee Situated
8 miles belON C,,1uinbia on the Ouashitn
river. Can ~ ls,pSht at SO Dor ucre
The SECOND biay,tation lies on the Ona..hita
river, mileS E,olow Columbia; Nnutains
S97 Ij-l0O acrNs: Near 100 acres in a good
state of cultivation 100 acres levied in !;
and 1t would eDst mere triiio to levs,c in So
| acres more. rhis place can DO bought at SIS
per acre. w S. DIXON b
| October %, lS1o, 5:tf Columbia Ia.
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MONACO ADVERTISEMENTS.

MONROE ADVERTISEMENTS.
CECOND ANNUAL
GRAN DRESS BALL,
ouACHIrA FIRE COMPANY NO. L.,
AT TIE CO,rRr-HOUSE,
CoMMrrrEr op ARRANGEMENT:
GEM. T.. PARGOUD, .B.GARET'TSON,
Coz. II. RICHARDSON, c. DELERY,
F. ENDOM, s. NELSON.
COMMITTEE or INVITATION:
W.H.DINKGRAvE, ROGER HERRING,
L. w. SURGHNOR, &C. LEWIS,
J. X. MUIER, SIMON MARX
FLOOR MANAGERS:
T.. Dixie tCS, T. =. RlCliNoND ID,
II. J. NELSON, G. w. MCGEE,
J. N. D.ABBS, NJ. MOIIR
Monroe, Jan. 2j, 1871. dltnw2
NOTICE TO THE TAXPAYERS
OF THE PARISH OF OUACHIT4\.
Office Of State and Parish Tar Colicctnr,
Monroe, L., january 25th 1871.
Taxpayers arc hereby notified that am
TAXES for the year 1870 and State and Parish
licenses for tho year 1871, now duo.
If the same are not paid on or before tho
Goth day of February, 1871, will be COM
pclled to proceed according to law.
NJ NJ. GRADY,
State and Parish, Tax Collector for Ouacht:
parish, La.
janis d3t,Swtt
FOR SALE. AT \ SACRIFICE,
SIX-OCTAVE Now York PIANO, in
n good order and latoly tuned. Will bo
Office Of Behen Brothers, general insurance
agents, Monroe, La.
Dec. 81, misty
FOR SALE CHEAP
A n A No l, TOP BUGGY, stylish, al
n most now, shaft and polo, and double
and single harness.
Also two bay HORSES, in good con-
and warranted sound. Will bc sold mt II
sacrifice, rs tho owner bias no further use
''F '"0"'' '"2 BEffE q BROTHERS,
Insurance Agents,
doc3l-wtf. Monroe, La.
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CARRIAGES, BUGiIlSi, HACKS, ETC
rrHOMAS NAU(.IITON,

rTNIIOMAS NAUGIITON,
L Dealer in Stovcs, Tinwaro, burial Cases,
&C., Monroe, I.n., h;,. constantly on hand,
for sale, every variety of cooking and hcat-
ing stoves, received direct from tho factories
also, every description of tinwnrc; also
Fisk's Metallic Burial Cases, varying in sizo
and st ylc to meet any given order. All or
dcrS for repairs promptly attended to, and
wholesale orders for tinwarc filled at New
Orleans prices, with frcigh: added.
Juno Is, 1870. 1y
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vtckssURo CARDS.
MIssIsslPFI VALLEY BANK,
vICKSBURG, MISS.
A BANK OF DISCOUNT AND DEPOSIT.
poAE,srIc AND FOREIGN ExcnAsaE.
a general banking business transacted.
JOHN a. KLEIN, G. FLORENCE,
President. Vice President.
Gpo. NJ. KLEIN. Cashier.
n4l:ly
T ,ANkIs 4 EGGLEsToN,
GRoCERs AND COTTON FACTORS,
Corner OF Lovee and Crawford Streets,
[Opposite I>.cs,tiss Housc.l
V1CkSBU MISS.
July 2. 1870. notify
Established 1852. Rc-establishcd 1896.
T'HOMAS J. TINNEY,
Dealer il.
CARRIAGES, BUGGIES, WAGONS,
Carts, Wheolbarrows and Plows, Carriage
and Wagon Trimmings & Hardware.
WOOD WORK,
Huos Ss'okcs, Ecltoes, SHAFTS, Io1cs, &c
vICKsBURG, MISS.
W; GnEE.,,vn1, Agent, >. .lt..7 IL,
OR. LOUIS FLOUR HOUSE.
l.. BUT'rERFIELD & CO., '#s
! Wholesale G,pce~s. Rovlsio~ D,a1cys AMI
COTTON FACTORS,
Agents for Latin 4 Rand Powder co,
MULBERRY STREET,
vICKsBURG, MISS.
July =, 1870. n42:ly
Is II. YOUNG n CO., .r...t
WHOLESALE GROCERs, COMMISSION
MERCHANTS,
-lrd Gtx.lcyS i, Ebrei1,, t,s.d Domestic
WINES AND LIQUORS,
Millcr's Agents for Best Brands Of Flour,
no. 2Ol MuI.nRRnY STREET,
VICKSBURG, MISS.
July %, 1870. nA4:ly
Max x"NER' :
| WATCIIMAKER AND JE>NELER,
| Sign OF the Green Specs,
VICKSBURG, MISS,
proved, tho Wilcox 4 Gibbs and other
Sowing Machines.
Machines, Needles, Thread, &c. All ma
chimes sold ut Northern prices and war
| ranted. July 2, 1870. nal:Iy
CULLEY n BOLIs,
COTTON FACTORS,
| Wholesale Dealers ~ Groceries, uNd ff0,s-
tution Supplies
Keep always on hand Limo, Cement, Plaster
PARIS PlastcrinR Hair,
No. I'm, Mulberry Street. Jicksb,l'Y, Mhss.
July =, 1870. n4l:ly
JAMES WARE. II. q. wILLIAM M
|WAnE < WILLIAMS
manufacturers and Dealers
RNITURE AND CHA =
Mattresses, Carpets, Wall Paper and Win
dow Shades,
No. lG3 Washington ST., Ticksbt~y, IlisS.
41:l,
II ii. PORTER II CO.,
Dealers ", ... o. ...
STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS,
Philadelphia Mn,ie Shoes for Ladies' ant
| Children.
HATS, CAPS, &C.
, No. lGl Washington street,
vICKSBURG, MISS.
July 2, 1870. nail.
A GENELLA,
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Scvcnty-five dogs, Of nearly seventy
five different species, have died in Mon
Dick says he has inqucstel that many,
and he thinks there are great many
dead ones he failed to sit upon. Poo1
dogs!
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| - L.
n $. FULkERsAN y co.,
wHoLnsA1.E sA1G,DEAIiEfu,
Near oornee Of crsNsor4 ADD Leyee Sc.
vIeFasufe.
5000 Bas-ets c<ps~ !Sa4. ...,.s
ments with us for amy.
,., This i = per~.nee&p ee .hss,,e"t
depot Of salt soNn 70 be estsbl,1Sed in
1 us. FeLseasos q co..
JAS. nAzE11.rr. -'''' no n. 1w.ooisj;ofx.
lHAzELErr = ~o1lfolK, ~
corros Acroas
~. And Aee.<,i'- r i,,s+ vs.
GROCERIES .AsD eaovrs1oss.s.
Corner of Murncry .na south .*fs..t",
v1cKsaGRd, Mss. IA >"
july ,, 1870 = - y ',5''' n.,llI:ls
w. II. "ooD0'H ' - '. ,.... ~ .
! WnsA.,'oso,. ss,ees, p"'-'
*. v1cKssnRt. Miles,,
a,a ~.-3 DcSee IN '.'.i'.''a 81
hooks. srAteoS5snY, MUSIC, sss
4us,cA,. ,sssr r NJ. M, "a pra, so4,os;, An
.4 sAsof AZ 'cr.'a 81, !. .l,,-sa
August =. 1870. =, z1c-A>4s.-nr. ny
T ;. cowAN = Co, - = - q, ~
"scorror Ftcfoas, g;
eRotERs & co,sN1ssfos cHArs1s
Nos, 50, "a and se cr",vfo,a stscc.,,,
s.r VIcKsAuH9, Afzasy u ,i''t,
Liberal sdyansssS ,nsas ON ootto" "a no
| ..,' .Tlr.. [Fsss.G'i ",@' :.
July z, 1870. .,pr5s<sa ,,,., ,nAl:ly
wv n. nopE'trsoN,l., -, ill.,,
- 81. '-'5 g. pu1./'w '7.n'.t "ix-,f.
| ITALIAN AND .AMrR1cAS Marble.
m ss T%!sa ard shs; fSfIss:
Agent. Al erdora pro- SSai'tly stse,'ded To- e.,
July 80, 1870. ~. . HAoay
WASHINGTON Il0rEI., ..,..
p1CXs>aupa, IA1xs. -..il7'
W. s. LuM & o., Propriotors-
July l, 1870. WV. n4l:ly
| --,--- :, -~----------.--7---~.
|HARrIe:AN s. u,y'sG' 49,, In
coTTSM r'AGToRs, ..s -
GRocERs. 4 COZ, sion MERCHANTS
And Dealers In >3estcrn Product,l
! VICKseu 60. MISS. Htr,
I.it,crnl csssi, nilSnnci~ ,an<lo OH totsoa,f iii
Mossr .' Blair sS K NEE Now Srlsans Ny
D W. sHEArER, 49,. "'..' III "
Washington seecet, rhoa,cr Ba,idinne,
v1cK&B ,1s0, MISS,
GROCER 4 eos<M1ssIoN MERCHANT,
Keops constantly on pand largo stoek, of
choice. Family Nrpcesic~ and rl"'.Atien
supplies. ,,..,i
for sssps or @'' ssy ssos'oa sSr ps s
Goods all gusssnt ,,ed rs represented, and
sold at lowest ca ,n,sh hf"ress.
October l, 1870, .t.'i'. Mafv
I. DLooMENsTEL-, " ~ Be- I.- aUsDoPKR.
T BLOOMENsTEH. X CO., .,l., -.
MANurAcrKs or cv'NFEtT1oN ERtr.s
And whole-ale aid Retail Dcalcrr' IN
FANCY FHTfSk ~ d hes & " W. 'N ts
No. I'D Wasrtngton street, i T..
.V1chsnuHe' s. ~. Il IN S
Parties, Bnlls md Weddings farnishcti at
short notice. h2-Iy
MANLovE n HOBART,
COTTON FAt.rOIss AND GRDCERs,
.,a St,c ItOts,ts Eos. .4.!i Ia.
= "E. CARVER CO" CbTToN'GrNs
.,A ~. -l...- Or fr-n.t.. y4:sf ID. ~
h so. Aud '.... .tp.' -'.' .fi,,
: COTTON SEt:D LxN11ERS, = b., =,
;, .: -. vICksBpRG, MISS. nlisIy
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TEACHER WANTED,

TEACHER WANTED,
VTNO take charge of tho Male School at W
enna, La, for tho ensuing yonr. lie
must bc fully qualified, and uncXcrptional
rofforcnce as to character, &c, required. \
man with some experience sp- - teacher pre-
fercd. For particulars address
A. &. SIMOSTON,
Prcs't Board Of Trustees,
Dec. "a TT Vienna, La.
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The News Depot has favored us with
copies of Harper's Bazaar, Rural New
Yorker, Budget of Fun, and The Muir
SerV
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BUSINESS CARDS.
nAHBs' SALOON,

NARHS' SALOON,
G,t,nd ST., bctmccm Htsnm,"W ara DcSi"it,
MONROE, LA.
This is an entirely new saloon, coilTcn-
iontlv located, and furnished ontirc with
now bar-ti NturC4i. Tho best brands of Ii
,uors, and cigars kept for customers, and
polite attention guaranteed. Oct. 8, 20. 3:ly
COUTIIERN CARRIAGE FACTORY.
The undersigned takes pleasure in maxim
known that he is now aus well prepared ;t1
before the war, if not hcttcr, to d" all kinds
of work, other i'll
manufacturing n' Rcpni-1-'N
CARRIAGES, BUGtiIhsS, HACKS, ETC.
Ready made work kept on hand; spcci-
mems of which may bc seen by chilling at the
Factory. lie will also carry on Il general
Blacksmith shop, arranged to all kinds of
bla.l>sinithing. forms reasonable.
April ~, 1866 mo-. FIR. ENDDM
rrIIOMAS NAU(:IITON,
L Dealer in Stoves, Tinwaro, burial Cases,
&C., Monroe, l.n., hn. constantly on hand,
| IL
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In making the above announcement. t..
DreyftIs Il Co. return thanks to the cuStOiit-
ers OF =. We'll <S Bro, and tho public gcncr-
ally, and would be glad to receive them
They are assured of receiving the Same at
tentiou from tho old House.
October l, 1870. My
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FOR SALE.
PLANTATION containing 400 acres %
n cleared land, nearly all In cultivation,
on Ouachita River III Ouachta Parish. For
further informntion, apply to
STUDIES K COBB, Monroe, La.
November IL, 1870. nS:tf
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dictIon; and that while an persons may lawfully,
and without restriction BY reason o. the Aforesaid
state Of war, manufacture and sell within the United
States arms and munitions OF war, and other articles
ordinarily known as .contraband Of wal" yet tnsy
cannot carry such articles upon the high seas TOT the
use or service OF either bcllgerent, nor can they
transport soldiers and ontsens Of either. or nttsnpt
70 break any blockade which may DC iawIu q.Son es'a aD'
curing the risk OF hostile capture, and the penalties
denounced by the law OF nations In that behalf
And I do hereby give notice that all citizens OF the
United Suites and Others who may claim the protec.
ton Of this Government, who may miseondnet
themselves in the premises, will do 70 at their peril,
and that they can In no VIE obtain any protection
nom the Government Of the United States against
Inc consequences Of their misconduct f'
In witness whereof, ] have hereunto set my hand,
and caused the seal Of the Uniied States TO be al
liked. 70 ....
Done at the city OF Washington. this twenty
II. VI second day Of August. In the year OF our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy,
and OF the Independence Of the United States OF
America the ninety-hNh. U. I. GhAST.
By the President;
HAMILTON PsH. Secretary Of State.
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Be u enacted By the Senate and Horsso o. Represcnt.
dtires Of the Unted GGte' of-dmerfed' IN Con-
oress ass em6fed ,,
That ali that portion OF the western district"
land district, created By the act approved harch
three, eighteen hundred and nHty-seven, entitled
"An act to establish three additional land districts
In the Territory Of Kansas" which Is situated north
OF the townships ten and eleven south In said state.
shall constitute n new land district. TO DO called the
Republican land district. -
Sec. 2. And be It further enacted That the Prcsi-
dent be, and he Is hereby authorized. whenever me
public interests shall require. TO appoint by anu
with the advice md consent OF the Senate, or du.
ring the recess thereof. and until the end or the next
session OF Congress After such appointment, a regis
ter and . receiver for the district hereby created,
who shall respectively be required TO reside ut the
site Of their offices. have the Same powers. RESPONSE
bllitles and em0luments. and be subject TO the sam
acts and penalties which are or may be prescribed
by law In relation TO other land officers OF the United
States In said State.
Sec. 81 And be Il further enacted. That the public
lands In said district shall be subject 70 sale AMI DIS
pokal upon the same terms and conditions as other
public lands Of the United States provided. that all
rales and locations made at the ONCE Of the old dis
trict OF lands situated within the limits OF the new
district, which shall be valid and right In other re.
spccts, up to the day on which the new once shall
20 into operation. be. and the same arc hereby con-
frnued.