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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-07-09

A Washington dispatch of the fourth in
slant, says:
There is much severe comment upon the
published insinuation that Secretary Bout
well was concerned in the alleged effort TO
sell bonds privately out of the treasury
The Chronicle this morning makes direct
charge that it was done with the express
purpose of attacking Governor Boutwell,.
1t says the whole bogus statement as
printed in the Republican, is a wantOn.
malignant, vicious and altogether out
rageous attempt to injure the Secretary OF
the Treasury
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-07-09

A Partisan halter, whose shop was oppo-
site the Grand Hotel, had his stock of hats
extensively riddled with balls during the
street fighting in that quarter. He now
puts them up for sale at greatly advanced
prices as souvenirs and relics of that excit-
ing time
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-07-09
CANCELLATION OF BOND.

STATE OF LOUISIANA
Executive Department, ,
New Orleans June 6, 1871.
WHEREAS, APPLICATION HAS BEEN MADE
w TO me for the cancellation of the official
bond of William P. Vincent auctoneer in and
for the city of New Orleans, to wit: A bond dated
February l3, 1865, in the sum of ten thousand
dollars, signed by William P. Vincent principal
and A. p. NOblom surety; the said bond being
conditioned for the faithful performance by the
said William P. Vincent of his duties as auctioneer
aforesaid
Notice is hereby given TO all persons interested
in the said bond to file their objections TO the
cancellation thereof in writing in the Office of the
Secretary of State, within ninety days after the
last publication hereof.
Given under my hand and the seal of the State
this sixth day of June A. D., 1871, and of
the independence of the United States the ninety
fifth.
By the Governor
H. c. WARMOTH.
GEO E. BOvFR Secretary OF State lei 3Ot
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-07-09

A number of ladies called upon the
judiciary committee of the House of Dele
gates in Washington, to urge the passage
of bill granting the right of suffrage to
female citizens Of the District. After an
examination of the organic act, both the
committee and ladies were convinced that
the matter was beyond the jurisdiction of
the Legislature. The law organizing the
Territory expressly confines suffrage to
males over twenty-one.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-07-09

Honorable Charles A. Eldridge, of Wis
consin, wrote a letter to the Tammany
Fourth of July celebration, in which he says
it is OF small consequence what amendments
are made, how they are made or enforced
while the constitution-the very body it
self-its genius and spirit, are ignored and
discarded. A letter from General McClel-
Ian also indorsed the new departure.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-07-09

The picnic of the Knights of Pythias, for
which extensive preparations have been
making during several weeks past, will take
place to-day at the Fair Grounds. Great
sport is anticipated from the preparations
made, and everything has been provided to
insure the comfort and enjoyment of visit
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-07-09

OFF FOR EURoPE.-Mr. George Herbert,
prominent citizen of Algiers and for
many years Treasurer of the parish of Or
leans. right bank, took his departure last
week on voyage to Europe for the benefit
of his health. Mr.. Herbert was accompa-
MED by his family, and viii remain in Eu-
rope until late in the year. He takes with
him the good wishes of every one in the
Fifth District, where he has so long been
held in estimation as useful and patriotic
resident.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-07-09

ORDER FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT STU
perintendent Badger, of the Metropolitan
Police, has issued an order requiring com
manders of all precincts and sub precincts,
in case of coal oil accidents, to report, be-
sides the usual facts, the name and place of
business of the proprietor of the store at
which the oil was sold, and the name of the
oil itself The Superintendent probably
means that the public shall be informed of
the places at which they shall not purchase
their dangerous qualities of coal oil.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-07-09

THE OTHER EXTREME.-About four
o'clock yesterday afternoon, German
named John Siegel, steward aboard the
steamer Dictator, lying at the head of st.
Ann street, jumped overheard while under
the influence of liquor, and disappeared be-
fore assistance could reach him. Deceased
resided in st. Louis, and was about thirty
vaarG old
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-07-09

The Pointe Coupee Echo states that l.. b.
Claiborne, of that parish, planted few
rows of Irish potatoes, of the peach-blow
species. during the first week In May, and
in less than six weeks thereafter the young
potatoes were fit for table use. This is pro
nounced an unusually rapid growth.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-07-09

ANOTHER ACCIDEsT.-Between nine and
ten o'clock yesterday morning. George
Whitfield, a colored man employed on the
schooner +. May, lying in the Bayou st.
John, was struck in the back by the boom
of the vessel and pitched overheard and
drowned. His body was recovered, and
Coroner jackson held the inquest.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-07-09

FATAL ACCIDENT.-Yesterday afternoon,
about halfpast six o'clock, the daughter of
Mr.. Cook, child six years old, accident
ally fell from a second story balcony at her
parents residence on Peters street, between
Erato and Gaiennie, and was so seriously
injured that, at the Touro Infrmary, where
she was conveyed, her case was declared
homeless
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-07-09

AT THE FAIR GRoUNDs.-We notice
am ong the entrees for the saddle and pony
races to-day, the names of some OF the
fastest horses in town, such as Walk-in-the-
Water, etc. We are under the impression
that this will be the finest picnic OF the
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-07-09

The Louisville Ledger has brought down
the Buffalo Courier at the first pop. The
Courier thinks it was very unjust for the
Ledger to assert that the Northern Demo
Gratis are arrogant and that they want the
Southern brethren to take back seats.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-07-09
NOTICE TO TAXPAYEKs.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT HAVE

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT HAVE RE-
IN ceived the. tax rolls for 1870, and that am
now prepared to collect the same; and that unless
the paid within the time prescribed by
law shall proceed to advertise and sell all property
on which the taxes unpaid in Madison parish,
State of Louisiana
Taxpayers residing in the city of New Orleans
are requested TO call at Ar. Miltenberger Il Pol
locks No. 1856 GFavier street and settle their State
and parish taxes for the year 1870.
Hr. ID =. ) y. A. r. CRANE,
my30 eOdlm State and Parish Tax Collector
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-07-09

Orleans Dramatic Relief Association.
The second subscription performance of
the Orleans Dramatic Relief Association,
will be given at the St. Charles Theatre on
Monday evening.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-07-09
special Notice.-The Second Ward Mother

special N0tice.-The Second Ward Mother Re-
publican Club is hereby notified TO assemble on
TUESDAY, July 25 instant at seven O'clock, in
their club room. This call is made pursuant to
the resolution Of adjournment. and for the pur-
pose of making preparations for the election of
delegates to the State Convention, ordered by the
Republican State Central Committee.
C. F. GLAUDIN
First Vice President), Acting President.
E. Provost, Recording Secretary jy4 Tu&Su
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-07-09

Yesterday evening man, name unknown,
about thirty-two years old, and apparently
a laborer was disembarked, in very sick
condition, at the conner of Elysian Fields
and Claiborne streets, from the Mobile and
Texas railroad, and turned over to the
police, who sent him to the hospital.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-07-09

There was fire last night, about half-past
ten o'clock, in Gretna, opposite jackson
street. No alarm was rRng by the fire alarm
telegraph, but some up town bells called out
the fremen of the neighborheod; to no pur-
nose however
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-07-09
Office of the Louisiana Jncxex CIuh=

No. u Carondelet street-New Orleans, June g.
l8-l.-At a meeting of the Board of Directors of
the Louisiana Jockey Club the following Iesolu-
tons were adopted, viz
Resolved. That an immediate call of thirty per
cent be made on the stockholders of the Louisiana
Jockey Club. and further call of twenty per cent
PAYABLE the first of August, 1871.
Resolved That the members of the Louisiana
Jockey Club be required to make the payment
called for at the office of the club, No. 27 Caron-
delet street, without delay.
ie24 I5t c. H. SLOCOMB, Treasurer.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-07-09

4 Card.-The First Ward Central Republican
Club announced regular meeting at PolymRia
Hall, corner of 81. Charles and PolymIa streets.
On their way from the headquarters of the club,
on White street, with appropriate banners and
music, they were met and Informed they could not
have the hail. it having been rumored that dis
turDance would take place there. The club then
returned to headquarters and there took measures
to refute the sianderOus rumOr by appointing a
committee, after which it adjourned subject to
call. WILLIAM MURRBLL,
President.
PETER WILLIAMS, Assistant Secretary. iy9
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-07-09

RECORDERS CoURTs.-James Mccarthy,
accused of assault and battery. was dis
missed on a nolle prosequi by Recorder
Houghton.
Anatole Delcour was dismissed from the
charge of threatening the life of another.
The charge of larceny against Mollie
Williams was dismissed.
The case of John Manning, charged with
larceny, was continued.
Several petty cases of assault and battery
were also continued.
Edwin A. Patton, on the charge of for
gerry, was committed to the First District
Court
A. Delcour, on a charge of carrying con-
cealed weapons, was also committed.
An unfortunate boy was dismissed from
the charge of larceny by Recorder Staes, at
the request of the prosecutor, the money
being refunded.
James Banks was transferred to Recorder
Leclerc.
The case of Henry Mitchell, charged with
larceny, was set for another time.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-07-09
POLITICAL NOTICES,
The First Ward Republican Mother Cir

The First Ward Republican Mother Club
held special meeting at Polymnia Hall, on Friday
evening, JULY. The club was called TO order by
the president Mr. Thomas Isabelle, and, after
adopting the new constitution, addressed by
Hon. P. B. =. Pinchback and Mr. J. c. Martin, who
delivered able and eloquent speeches.
The following resolutions were offered by Mr..
Charles E. Chevalier, and unanimously adopted
WHEREAS, Some misguided men, calling them
selves Republicans have organized clique in the
First Ward for the purpose OF usurping the rights
and privileges of the Mother " ard Club; and
Whereas. At the installation of the regularly
elected officers of said club said men voluntarily
enrolled themselves as members of the First Ward
Mother Club be it
Resolved, That the secretary be instructed to
erase from the roll the names of ]. c. Miller, Aug
ust Perrin, Daniel Crowley, Louis Wills, W. =. Will
son, Joseph Jones, A Campbell, Richard Flemnnng,
J. B. Hunter, Richard Thornton, and Lawrence
Scott.
Resolved, That these resolutions be published in
the New Orleans Republican, and Louisanian, and
that copy be sent to the State Central Committee
Of the Republican party.
THOMAS ISABELLE, President.
A true copy from the minutes:
A. TK1LoT, Recording Secretary. jyslt
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-07-09
PROPOSALS FOR SHELLS.

DEPARTMENT OF IMPROVEMENTS
New Orleans, July 3, 1871.
CEALED PROPOSALS ADDRESSED TO THE UN.
y dersigned will be received at this Office until
y SG9 Barrels 9F aceoFdinF
specifications file IN 4 Se.of the City Sur
bonds.
All parties making proposals for this contract are
required to deposit with the Administrator of Fl.
nance, as evidence of their intention to abide bv
the adjudication, the amount of one thousand
dollars in cash, which shall be forfeited to the
city in case of failure to sign the contract.
Bidders to whom contracts are not awarded will
have their deposits returned to them on the day
Authorizations are made.
No bid will be received unless the certificate of
the Administrator of Finance is inclosed there
with, TO the effect that the required cash deposit
has been made.
The city reserves the right to reject any and all
bids. I'D.
Proposals to be Endorsed Proposal for shells"
je24 JOHN COCKREM Administrator,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-07-09

TNBE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY GIVES NOTICE
l. ef his appointment assignee of the estate u
Frederick Seller, of New Orleans, parish of Orleans
and State of Louisiana, adjudged bankrupt ON his
own petition.
iel3 law3t +. Z. NORTON. Assignee
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-07-09
NOTICE.

DEPARTMENT OF IMPROVEMENTS, CITY HALL,
New Orleans, June "a, 1871.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT 1T is THE
IN intention OF the Council Of the city of New
Orleans TO cause CustOmhouse street, from Ram
part to Dauphine street, to be paved with square
block paving, in accordance with the provisions
of section twenty-fOur of the amended city charter
je25 lot JOHN COCKREM Administrator
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-07-09
OFFICIAL NOTICES.
y Y = " y Y . = y y
NOTICE.

DEPARTMENT OF IMPROVEMENTS, /
New Orleans. July = 1871. !
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT 1T Is THE
IN intention of the Council of the city of New
Orleans 20 cause State street from Green to Bena-
min streets to be sheed to width of twenty
feet in accordance with the provisions of section
twenty-five of the amended city charter.
iy8 lot JOHN COCKREM. Administrator.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-07-09
ETAT DE LA LOUISIANA.
CINQUIEME COUR DE DISTRICT POUR La
PAROISSE DORLEANS.
REGINA HEYMANN VS.. LEON KAHN-No. 25aa.

REGINA HEYMANN VS.. LEON KAHN-No 2J33.
TIE CERTIFIE PAR LES PRESEETES QUE LIZ
- treiZieme jour de JUN, 1871 jugemens
etc rendu par Ia susdite cour dams Patfaire CT
dessus intitul6e dams les termes suivants, sayOir
Regina Heymann VS.. Leon Kahn, No. 1888
Sur motion de Cotton Levy, avOcats de la plai-
gnante ct apres avOir duement produit les preuves
de la demande de la plaignante la loi ct Pevidence
etant en- favour de Ia plagnante, il est ordonn6
adiuge ct decrete que le jugement par default
rendu lie trOis Mai, 1871, soft Tnaintenanb
conirm6 ct fat defnitif, ct QUEEN consequence
jugement soft rendu favour de la paignante
Regina Heymann, ct contre lie defendeur Leon
Kahn, epHlx, decretanu une separation des
biens entire lesdites parties, ct que la paignantO
soft autOrisee administer ses affaiTes en- son
propre nom, ct quelIe recouvre de dit epoux Id
somme de cinq cent piastres, avee intertt depuis
demaDde judiciaire CONNIE suit Avril II, 1874,
iusqu'au Placement, ct les frais de- laffaire.
Jugement rendu lie treize JUN, 81.
Signe lie dix-sept Juin. 18Th -
tSigne) CHARL nj EsaG&ONr, Juga
En- fol de quot fai aI@ - 81 ature ct 10
sce9u de la dite eour, en- RtTSiIe de n Nouvelle-
Orleans, ce dix-neuvieme Jour de JUN &n Fan de
Notre Seigneur mile huit cent sOixanteet-onze,
ct de Independence Ges ktatsUnis la quatTe-
vingt-quinzieme.
Pour copie conforme: PHILIP POWER, Jx.,
je2l "a jyllT Dtpute Greffier.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-07-09

RoBBERY.-Between five and six o'clock
yesterday afternoon, the residence of Mrs.
Fitzpatrick, No. 430 Camp street, between
Terpsichore and Robin streets, was felon-
iously entered by white woman, whose
name is not known, who stole and carried
away writing desk containing valuables.
The desk, which is marked S. Z. K, is alone
valued at fifty dollars.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-07-09

THE RAINEY MURDER.-The preliminary
investigation into the murder of Samuel
Rainey, and the examination of William
and John Boyd, accused of the crime by
the Coroner, will take Place on Friday next,
before Recorder Houghton.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-07-09
Office Upper Red River Raft Company

No. IL Union street, New Orleans, louisiana June
rs, l911.-Accordng to a resolution adopted by the
Board of Administrators of the Upper Red River
Raft Company, Dewitt C. Brown, Emile Lundner
and S. G. Ferguson are hereby appointed a special
committee TO solicit subscriptions to the capital
stock of thecompany, with power to appoint gents
for the same. A. W. FAULKNER, President.
DEWITT c. BROWN, Secretary. je25 30t
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-07-09
Hall Seventh Ward Radical Republican

Club, New Orleans, La, July a. l87l.-In pursu-
ance to the adjournment Of the Seventh Ward
Radical Republican Club for the purpose of elect
ing President of the Club, the Republicans of the
Seventh Ward are hereby notified that said cleo
ton will be held on MONDAY, the tenth instant,
at the Hall of the Seventh Ward Mother Club.
In order to give the Republicans of the Ward
ample time to participate the election Will DE held
from four to nine o'clock p NJ.
c. W. BOOTHBY, President.
CHARLES H. MERRITT, Secretary, jys2t
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-07-09
ae,v Orleans Republican.
OFFICIAL JOURNAL or THE UNITED STATES
OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF NEW ORLEANS
AUCTION SALES TOMORROW.

BY CHARLES E. PORTER, at los o'clock, al
No. rs Exchange place. open accounts and
claims due succession of F. W. Perkins. Three
thousand shares Crescent City Gaslght Com
PAW; six shares Crescent City Ice Company
succession of F. W. Perkins.
BY NEVILLE & VAN SoLINGEN. at II O'clock
at warehouse M. l Customhouse0 building
absynthe, window sashes, window blinds, rail
road iron, blocks of stone. iron buckles, iron
leather steel samples, fringe ale, red
wine moasses-Collectors sales.
BY SHERIFF SAUvINET, at u o'clock, at Mer
chants and Auctioneers Exchange, four lots
of ground and buildings, on Camp and Leon
tine streets; lot of ground on Camp street, and
five and half lots of ground on Camp and Val
mont streets-Paul Christian and wife vs.
James Dudley Kitchen At five o'clock, on
Bolivar street, between Perddo and Poydras
five wagons-Louis Mathe. Mrs. Bruning, abro-
gated, VS.. B. ]. Berkery and j. F. Bruning.
BY LOUIS STERN & BROS, at 10 o'clock, at No.
10 Charities street, 500 cases boots shoes and
brogans.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-07-09

William Peterson and James O(Brien,
booked as professional thieves, are in
durance now on a. charge of burglary.
They were arrested by the pluck of police
officer, while attempting to break into a
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-07-09
Office of the Citizens, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Orleans, June 20. l31I.-At meeting of the Gov
erning Council of the Citizens Association of New
Orleans held at their office. No. 27 Carondelet
street on the twenty-secOnd of June 1871 the fol
lowing resolution was adopted, viz:
Resolved, That the members of this association
be required 10 furnish the secretary with the
of their tax bills for the year 1869 or 1870
ie24 l5t W. P. RICHARDSON, Secretary.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-07-09

NOtice.-New Orleans Canal and Banking Com
panv, New. Orleans, June 10, l67l.-The following
resolution was adopted by the Board OF Directors
the tenth instant:
Resolved, That the sense of the stockholders
of this bank be taken in regard to converting the
bank into National Bank, and that notice 10 the
stockholders be published TO that effect"
The stockholders are hereby notified that book
is open at the bank, in accordance with the
above, for the record of votes
By order of the Board
jel4 i'm CHI. KNOXVILLE, Cashier
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-07-09
Office of the rpper Red River Ran

y
Company, No ii Union street, New Orleans Louisi-
ana.-In accordance with a resolution adopted by
the Board of Administrators of the Upper Red
River Raft Company, hereby give notice that
will receive at the office of the company for thirty
days, applications for the position of engineer of
the company, whose duty 1t shall be to make a
thorough survey of the raft in the upper Red river
and make a report with specifications. for the
work TO be done the various sections of the raft
Salary To commence with the date of appointment
and 10 be approved by the board. None but CON-
petent engineers with large experience need apply.
A. W. FAULKNER, President
Official:
DEWITT c. BROWN Secretary.
New Orleans June Il. 1871. iel9 I'm
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-07-09

Omce Cubn and Leui.iana Mining and

Paving Company, No. - ST. Charles street up
stars.-Books for subscription to the capital stock
of the company now open. Only limited
amount will be sold Apply to Colonel West Steever
Office Great Western Insurance Company, No. 26
Carondelet street, or at the company's office.
A. VAN CAMP, President
J. r. HASTINGS, Secretary iv2 Inn
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-07-09

H..
By order Of the committee.
s. B. PACKARD, President.
P F. HERwIG, Corresponding Secretary.
republican papers of the State will please copy
jy2 8 l6 % 90 au6
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: NOTICE.
UNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE.

COLLECTORS OFFICE, FIRST DISTRICT LOUISIANA, I
New Orleans June 25, 1871.
TN PURSUANCE TO THE PROVISIONS OF SEC.
ton sixty three OF the act OF Congress approved
July 49, 1856 notice is hereby given the claimants
city of New Orleans Louisiana for violation of sec
ton forty-eight of the act of June 80, 1864, as
amended by section nine, act of July Is, 1866 that
unless they appear and file their claim in the man
ner provided by law within thirty days from the
date hereof, that the same will be advertised and
sold as forfeited in compliance with the require
ments of the section and act above mentioned:
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-07-09

BOARD OF PoLICE.-The proceedings of
the Board of Metropolitan Police, in relation
to the delinquencies of patrolmen, consisted
in reprimands and forfeitures of from one to
five days pay.
The resignation of II. H. Tricou, patrol
man of the first precinct, was accepted.
The name of j. Il. Lehnherr, of the first
precinct, was dropped from the rolls.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-07-09
PETITION.

FIyO THE HONORABLE THE COUNCIL OF THE
IL city OF New Orleans-The undersigned owners
of lots fronting on OustomhOuse street desire to
have said street paved with square block stones,
from Rampant to Dauphine street. The banquettes
where necessary, reiaid and made of stone flags.
Will Stou curhinu
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-07-09

NOtice.-The Tenth Ward Radical Republican
Club will hold meeting, at Carrey's Church, on
Rousseau street between st. Mary and Felicity
streets, on TUESDAY EVENING, July H. 1871, at
halfpast seven O'Clock. All Republicans are re-
spectfully invited to attend.
BY order of BATTLE PAYNE President
WILLIAM H. DECKER, Corresponding Secretary.
iy9 If .