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New Orleans Republican., 1871-07-20

United States by such subsidized packets,
and may refuse to forward to their destina-
ton by such subsidized packets, all mails.
letters, newspapers, or other printed matter
received in New Zealand from such colony,
and addressed to the United States of
America, or elsewhere.
ARTICLE VII. The two Post Departments
may by mutual agreement provide for the
transmission of registered articles in the
mails exchanged between the two cOun-
tries.
The register fee for each article shall be
ten cents in the United States, and -
in New Zealand.
ARTICLE VIII The two Post Depart
ments shall settle by agreement between
them, all measures of detail and arrange
ment required to carry this convention into
execution, and may modify the same in like
manner from time to time, as the exigencies
of the service may require.
ARTICLE TX. Every fully prepaid letter
dispatched from one country to the other
shall be plainly stamped with the words
paid all7 in red ink, on the right hand
upper corner of the address, in addition to
the date stamp of the Office at which it was
posted; and on insuficiently paid letters the
amount of the deficient postage shall be in
scribed in black ink
ARPICLE Y. Dead letters, which can not
mutually returned without charge, monthly,
or as frequently as the regulations of the
respective offices will permit.
ARTICLE XII This convention shall come
into operation on the first day OF December,
1870, and shall be terminable at any time,
on notice by either office of six months.
Done in duplicate and signed in Washing
ton the'ffth day of October, one thousand
eight hundred and seventy, and in Yelling
ton. New Zealand, On the third day of
August, in the same year.
JOHN. A. j. CRESWELL,
Postmaster General of the United States.
JULIUS LLOYD,
Postmaster General of New Zealand.
l hereby approve the foregoing conven-
ton, and in testimony thereof have caused
the seal of the United States to be affixed.
L. S. GRANT.
BY the President:
HAMILTON FISH. Secretary of State.
Washington, October 5, 1870.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-07-20
IPrRIIC-NO. 75.l

AN ACT to repeal the preamble of an act
in relation to the National Theological
Institute, approved April twenty-second,
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 preamble to an act entitled ''An act de-
claring the construction of AN act to incor,
porate the National Theological Institute,
approved May teuth, eighteen hundred and
sixty-six, and also AN act to amend an act
entitled AN act to incorporate the Natlonal
Theological Institute and to define ana ex,
tend the powers of the same" approved
April twenty-second, eighteen hundred and
seventy be and the same is hereby repealed
Approved June !, 1870.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-07-20
TPUBLIC-No. 76.J

AN ACT to authorize the reduction of the
width of an alley in square number three
hundred and seventy-slx, IN the city OF
Washington
Be it enacted by the Senate and House
of Representatives OF the United States OF
mayor. board OF aldermen, and board of
common council of the city of Washington
be. and they are hereby are, authorized to
reduce the width of the public alley enter
ing square number three hundred and
seventy-six, from Ninth street west, from
its present width of twelve feet, to the
width of seven feet, and that the portion
which will be restored to individual prop
erty by such reduction be added to the lot
number twenty-five, from which the entire
alley was originally taken.
Approved June |. 1870.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-07-20
GENERAL NATURE-No. 65.

AN ACT to authorize the restoration of
James Belger to the rank of major and
qnartermaster in the army.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of
Representatives of the United States of
America in Congress assembled, That the
President be, and he is hereby authorized
to restore James Belger to the rank of major
and quartermaster in the army to date from
the day of his restoration to his said rank
under this act.
Approved March 3, 1871.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-07-20
GENERAL NATURE-No. &c. |

AN ACT to restore Robert Boyd, junior, to
the active list of the navy of the United
States.
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 author
lied to nominate, and, by and with the ad-
vice and consent of the Senate, to appoint
Robert Boyd, Junior, now on the retired
list, as a commander on the active list of
the navy.
Approved March 3, 1871.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-07-20
[PUBLIc-No. 4S.l

AN ACT making appropriations for. the
support of the army for the year ending
june thirty, eighteen hundred and seven
ty-two, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of
New Orleans Republican., 1871-07-20

And whereas, the said additional articles
have been duly ratified on both parts, and
the respective ratitcations of the same
have been exchanged:
Now, therefore, be it known that |;
States of America, have caused the said
additional articles to be made public, to the
end that the same, and every clause and
article thereof, may be observed and full
filed with good faith by the United States
and the citizens thereof .
In witness whereof have hcreunto set
New Orleans Republican., 1871-07-20
A PROCLAMATION by the President OF
the United States of America:


WHEREAS, 1t behooves a people sensible
of their dependence on the Almlghty' pun
1,c,v and collectively to acknowledge their
gratitude for his tavors ana mercles, an"
5rn,hiv to heseech for their continuance
And whereas. The people OF the Unlteu
S+a+ns during the year now about 10 emu,
ba-,a sneciaI cause to be thankful for gen
aro1 nrosnerity. abundant harvests, eXehp
tior from nestilence, foreign war ana CIVIL
strife: :. ,.,oun rbat T
IriTeses s Grant. President OF the United
States. concurring in auy similar teoo'n 9
r'e,,Ja+;ons from chief magistrates OF
States. do hereby recommend to ali cltlAeHs e;a
fo meet in their respective places OF worship
on Thursday. the twenty-fourtn gay al -,
November next, there to give thanks lor .4o to
bounty of God during the year aoour ,oo o
close, and to supplicate for lts conlinu"A
hereafter. cot
In witness whereof, have hereunto ses
nv hand, and caused the seal OF the ohi'oo
States to be affixed. .,...
Done at the city of Washington lnls
twepty-irst day of October, in the year OF
our Lord one thousand eight hundred ana
seventy, and of the Independence OF Ine
United States [of America the ninety-nIth.
E. S. GRANT.
By the President ...
HAMILTON FISH, Secretary of State.
A PROCLAMATION by the President Of
the United States of America:
WHEREAS, Satisfactory evidence was
given TO me on the seventeenth day OF
fhis month by the government of Portugal
that the discriminating duties heretofore
levied in the ports of Portugal on merchan-
New Orleans Republican., 1871-07-20

aDprrIONAL ARTICLES TO The
TREATY BETWEEN The SIi HNIIED 20
STATES AND CHINA, ok JUNE TO-
1858. at4 s
A proclamation by the President Of the
wuvprAs certain additional articles to
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A criminal Act.

In the Criminal Court last evening a
little negro boy, aged twelve years, was
placed on trial on the charge of stealing
forty dollars from J. w. Sails, a resident
of Chelsea. From the testimony
brought forth by Major W. ]. S. Adams,
attorney for the defendant, it appeared
that after Sails had lost his money he,
with a Mr.. Clayton and two negroes, ar
rested the little negro, Isham Cooper,
tied his hands behind his back, tied his
thumbs together, placed a rope around
his neck, and with these instruments Of
torture extorted a confession of guilt.
It is needless to say that the little negro
was acquitted of the charge by the jury,
who listened with astouishment to the
details of so cruel and illegal an act.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-06

The Bay Horse cigar has become n
general favorite with all smokers. In
deed, the Bay Horse Bourbon and rye
WHISTLES are hard to beat. Thousands
visit the corner of Monroe and Second
streets every day to see Duncan Mac
lean and drink his fine cream ale, por-
ter, alf and 'alf, cider and imported
wines. Blue Lick water on draught can
be obtained from the world-renowned
Bay Horse.
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GENERAL COUNCIL.
Hoard OF Aldermen.

This body met last evening at the city
building. - ~,
1t was resolved to grade the bluffs.
The report Of the committee, in favor o.
having the work done at once, was
adopted. "
A resolution was carried authorizing
the City Engineer to advertise without
delay for proposals for the removal Of
the bluffs; the contractors to receive
certificates Of credit for threefourths Of
the amount of each estimate on the
banks of the city, said credits to be dis
charged in orders on delinquent tax
payers; for the remaining fourth the
contractors shall receive cash. The
contractors shall execute bond of
$4,000 to perform the work by the first
Of December next.
This important resolution was carried
by a vote of six to three. The three
aldermen voting against the proposed
public improvement we're Messrs.
Mccall, Belts and Pendergast.
A number of resolutions we're passed
with reference to street improvements.
The elevator ordinance passed its final
reading, as reported by the joint COM
mittee of the Boards. Under this ordi-
nance, the wharf, for three hundred feet
north of Beal street, is to be leased for
twenty-five years, for the purpose Of
building an elevator, at which all
steamers are to have permission to land
without restriction, under penalty OF
$1,000 for each refusal by the Elevator
Company.
The Board adjourned over to this
evening at eight o'clock.
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Common Council.

This body also met last evening. The
reports of the city officers we're received
as follows;
City Treasurer Bridges reported for
June: Cash on hand June !, 1924 81;
total receipts for June, $6S,338 40; dis
bursements per Mayors warrants paid
and Cancelled, $l4,466 SO, leaving cash
on hand July l, of $23,S7l As.
City Inspector Horton reported collec-
tons for June, $243 OF.
City Tax Collector Robertson reported
collections on real estate, $3l $40 81; on
privileges, 5000 65; total, $39,569 46
Wharfmaster Good reported $3,Ol6 IS
collected for June.
City Engineer Humphreys reported
expenditures for work $7l22 II, against
work done by the street force estimated
at $5495 so. Hb h1'f
City Comptroller Shepherd reported
for June: Taxes on city Indebtedness,
$500 95 cash receipts, $G2, 752 81;
cash payments, 1888 80.
An ordinance authorizing the City
Engineer to prepare new map of the
streets and alleys passedits final reading.
MAYORS VETO.
Mayor johnson sent in the following
veto message:
| \ return without my approval the ordi-
nance changing the rates of wharfage,
for the reason that, in my opinion, it
discriminates against our packets and in
favor of transient boats, which / think
is not the intention of the Council. |
would take occasion to recommend the
adoption of new ordinance reducing
the rates of wharfage upon local packets
and transient boats alike.
JOHN JOHNSON, Mayor
The message was referred to Messrs.
Amis, Smith and Grehan, with the
Mayor and City Attorney added.
Mr. T. G. Belts obtained the contract
for building the bridge over the bayou
on Second street on his bid of $ll00.
MISSISSIPPI RIVER RAILROAD SUBSIDY.
Mr.. Ru6in, from the special committee
to whom was referred the matter of APP
propriating 100000 in bonds to the
Mississippi River railway, reported in IA
vor of placing the matter before the tax
payers to allow them to vote upon it.
The amount is to be paid in ten annual
installments, the bonds to bear six per
cent. interest. The first 100000 to be
issued upon the completion of the road
to Covington, which is to be done by
July, 1873, and the other 100000 to be
issued on the completion of the road to
Troy, which must be done by January,
1875. City Attorney Randolph was d.
rected to draw up an ordinance covering
the matter in such manner that the in
terest of the city may be protected.
An ordinance embody ing the features
of the above report was referred to the
ordinance committee, with the City At
torney added.
The resolution with reference to grad
ing the bluffs was passed by a vote Of
sixteen to one.
The elevator question created much
discussion, but was at last settled by re-
ferring the matter to the Mayor and City
Attorney, with instructions to close the
contract with the Elevator Committee,
and return the contract to the Board for
approval.
The Council adjourned over to this
evening at 8 o'clock. AffEH m ri
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-06

LIVERPOOL. July 6. II ;l5a-m.-Cotton opens
strong. with an upward tendency. Sales. IS
900 bales. Middling uplands, adi Orleans. I'D.
Arrivals are dearer.
las p.m.-Cotton is strong. Sales. 1900
bales, Of which 500 were for speculation and
export. Feasible stock on hand Of American
cotton, GOO bales.
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EDUCATIONAL.

DARK AVENUE ACADEMY, 3I-2
miles from Memphis, near the Memphis
and Charleston railroad; W. l.. Miller. NJ, A.,
ression will open September4 4. ISL. Students
prepared for the University Of Virginia or
any college. Twenty boarders can be accom-
modated. For circulars, apply 70 Taylor,
Radford 4 Co.. and II. Wade a Co.. Mem
uhie Tennessee. lut-1
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A singular Incident.

From the Randolph mo Citizen.l
A few days since, Mr.. Gideon Haynes
his wife and little boy, went out to
gather some blue grass seed, and while
engaged in gathering the seed, a swarm
Of bees alighted upon the boy, literally
covering him from head to foot They
hung from his ears, chin and nose in
great lunches, and chung in thick clus-
tiers to every part of his body. Mr..
Haynes realizing the dangerous situa-
ton in which his child was placed, com
manded him to stand perfectly still, and
if possible not TO move muscle. This
the brave little fellow did, until the bees
had all settled. Mr.. Haynes then took
stick, gently lifted the boys hat from
his head, and placed it upon neighbor-
ing bush, when the entire swarm left
their extraordinary resting place, and
took to the hat and bush. Strange TO
relate, the boy received only one sting,
and that was caused by his Selling with
his teeth, bee that was try ing to make
its way into his mouth. If GOODNESS,
presence Of mind, and unhiEshing nerve
in the presence of danger, entitle one to
the honors of hero, then this little boy
should certainly be enrolled in the cal
endar.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-06

BRooMs The little theater on Jeffer-
son street is the only place of amuse-
ment open in the city. Manager Broom
has a good troupe of variety artists,
and presents nightly firstclass enter
tainment. New songs and dances are
introduced every night Next Friday
evening Charley Petrie's benefit will
come off, upon which occasions live
pig and other quadrupeds will be dis
tributed as prizes.
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RIVER, BUSINESS, MISCELLANEOUS.

The river is declining very slowly,
having fallen not more than two inches
during the past twenty-four hours. A
decline has also set in at Cairo, and
the decline at St. Louis continues. The
Missouri and upper Mississippi are de-
clining, and are quite low at some
points. The Ohio is rising at Evans
vile, falling slowly at Louisville, and
stationary at Cincinnati. White river
and the Arkansas are both down to a
low-water stage, and are still declining.
The weather is warm, and business at
the landing dull
The Mary Boyd goes out tomorrow
for the Arkansas.
The Commonwealth, Captain Sedan,
will be in port at four pm. to-day to
leave at five o'clock for Vicksburg and
New Orleans.
The City of Chester gets away at five
o'clock pm. to-day for Cairo and st.
Louis.
The Julia, Captain Townsend, will de-
part at five pm. today for Vicksburg
and the bends.
The Bismarck is due from below.
The neat little mail packet George W.
Cheek, with Mark Cheek on the roof
will get off at five P. m. to-day for Helena
and the bends. Frank Gonterman is
clerk.
The New Orleans Picayune says
The Hodge brought yesterday the Off
GERS and crew, also the passengers, of
the Inflated Red Cloud. A card of thanks
from the passengers in the morning
papers gives great praise to Captain
Brinker and his worthy officers and men
for their energy, GOODNESS and kindness
in the moment of peril.
Regarding the loss by fire at New Or
leans of the steamer Welcome, Sundays
New Orleans Times says: :
A fire broke out at am. yesterday
on board the White river packet Vel
come, lying at the foot of Fourth street,
Fourth District, and Notwithstanding
the efforts of the firemen and others she
burned down to the main deck. The
steamer Katie, Capt. j. M. Whites new
bend packet, was lying just above the
Welcome, and had the starboard side Of
her ladies' cabin scorched, and would
have fell prey to the fre-king but for
the timely exertions Of the firemen and
numerous citizens who visited the scene.
The Welcome had been lately repaired
and put in prime condition for the White
river trade, and had made two or three
trips, when she, in consequence of dull
times, laid up until fall, when she would
again resume her trims. She was owned
by Captain Pat II. Wheat, and insured,
but for what amount we were unable to
learn. ..,
Captain John N Bofnger has gone to
New York.
The John T. Moore has been presented
with magnificent set of horns by the
merchants of Shreveport.
Carter and Conn have purchased one
half of the Mary f. Forsyth on private
terms.
The Shannon is coming down with
two barges Of freight saved from the
Leonidas
Captain Peppers new boat, the
Thompson Dean, was to have been
launched at Cincinnati on the 4th.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-06

LAZARUS & MORRIS perfected specta-
Giles are the best. They never tire the
eyes; last many years without change;
are warranted not to break. f. II. Clark
& Co., jewelers. and opticians, No. l
Clark's Marble Block, 29O Main street,
Memphis, are sole agents for this city.
o.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-06

GallOws theology was neatly epitomized
by California Indian in his last dying
speech and confession" Said he, "lf
you will all only do wrong and feel sorry
for it, you will go to heaven.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-06

CART. p. j. KELLY is now ready with
his steam yacht, P. j. Ripont, to take
pleasure parties to any part of the river
they may want to go to. u Main street;
or at the boat, foot Of Market street
ll2-eodl
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=Genuine Gravel Roofing, by bar
thOIOmew a. Allen, 40 N. Court. 10I

In order to make room for new i'm
portatio@s, l will sell at great reduc-
ton, for the next thirty days, my entire
stock of French, German and English
fancy goods. Call soon and secure bar
gains. c. N. ERICH,
III 1923 Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-06

Buy the best, which is always cheap
est. j. Devote has full supply of the
best family groceries. Call and see, at
the corner of Third and Adams streets.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-06

FRESH MEATS will be delivered every
SUNDAY MORNING to any part of the city
from 5 to u o'clock by Oppenheimer &
Hochstadter, 6s Jefferson street, pro
vided the orders are sent in on Satur-
day before noon. 1881
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-06

Fancy Goods at Sweeping Reductions
From original prices, as the whole must
be cleared out to make room for FALL
lxPoRTATIoNs. The above is bona fide,
and ladies are cordially invited to exam
inc goods and test prices at their new
store.
80 Main ST., Opp. Peabody Hotel.
l04-109
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-06

DIR. J. r. McGNNIs has removed his
Office to the Southern Hotel, where he
can be found at all hours, night or day,
unless professionally absent. ll2
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New YorE money mnrket,

NKv YoRK. July 9. l2:5 p.m.-Govern-
ments are dull. with n slight decline through
the list. Sterling exchange is heavy at 1lO1S.
Gold is lOaning fat. Money is easy at per
cent.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-06

WARyER's PREPARATIONS for sale Mt
the Little Drug Store Round the Corner,
60 Adams street. 1901
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MOSQUITO Bars,

Bedding, ETC., cheap at Thixton's uphol'
stry and furniture honse, No. "A Court
street. ll2
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-06

DR.. FERGUsoS, Surgeon ChirOpOdist,
can be found at the Worsham House
from u TO 3 and 5 TO pm. 7
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-06

The hest known composition roof
ing, So per square, by +. e. Jones
AZ Poplar street. 10
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-06

AWNINGS and tents made to order by j..
P. Lallemand, $50 Second ST. l25
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-06
NEW CHEESE.

We are receiving twice week new
Factory Cheese Of superior quality
Being agents for factories, We ear
offer superior inducements TO the
Trade.
OLIVER, FINNIE & co.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-06

If yOu want good fare af two dol.
lars and fifty cents per day stop mt
the WOrsham House. bay board.
S25 per month. from JuneI. SIT
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GAs-Y1rrISG at Sl5 Second st. 4

PfTrsBURa and Camel coal and gas
coke. Brown & Jones, Office 282 Main
street Bethel Block.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-06

AMERICAN DRIVEN WELLS at Browne
& Brownies, 3l5 Second street. 1901
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-06

Pure Holland ain. for medicinal
purposes, af II. II. DOnneiIy d. Co.'s
$50 Poplar street. ia
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-06

DR.. KIMBRo's Office, No. As Beal
street. lZS
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-06

See Register, TreEevant a Co.'s
Real Estate Sales, ON hrst page.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-06

Pare Holland Gin, for medicinal
purposes, ut r. ii. DOnnelIy d Co.'s,
$50 Poplar street. ia
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-06

browns English roofing paint,
1 I-9 cents per square foot, by =. G.
Jones, III Poplar street. is
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-06

All kinds or roofs repaired and
warranted. No cure, no pay.
1856 II. q. JONES, HI Poplar.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-06

Pure Holland Gin. for medicinal
purposes, ut II. III. DOnneIIy d Co.'s,
$50 Poplar street. III
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Clothes wringers, flutfng Irons
and Machines at III. Wetter d Co.'s.
116
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BLANKS. ALLtKIND
wi 4 the Ledger once. - Madison street.
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BEowsr 4 BRowsr, 3l5 Second st. 42t
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NOR SALE-0NE OF HENRY'S PATENT
eioht months and in perfect order. Price,
Si25O; cost over $500. Reason for selling. my
business re lures n larger and finer class OF
press. For paper having moderate clreq-
iation it is lust tho thing. rs 1t is equally
adapted to Job printing as newspaper work.
An early application will secure a great bar
gain. Address ~ ,,r,rn,,npp
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-06

Pure Holland Gin. for medicinal
purposes, at p. III. DOnneliy d Co.'s,
lS9 Poplar street. ia