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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-11-02
Notice! NOtice!!

To all Whom it may Concern ! !
The undersigned, having gone into the
Broom Business, would notify the public,
most respectfully. that he is prepared, with
the best and latest improved machinery, and
the best quality of material, TO manufacture
Brooms, Whists, and Small Brooms
for children, in a manner superior to any.
thing in that line ever offered for sail in
Monroe County at wholesale and retail,
little below city prices. lie is also pre-.
pared to furnish to order, at short notice
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Auditors Notice.

oct 26-4tl
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-10-08
SPECIAL NOTICE.
Call for a Southern States Con
vention.

The following preamble and reso
lutions were adopted by the State
Convention of Georgia, held in At
lanta, FEBRUARY 8, 1871:
WHEREAS, The peculiar condition
OF the colored people in the South
ern States, growing out of a COM
bination of local cause, does, in the
judgment of this Convention, de-
mand more practical understand
ing and mutual cooperation, to the
end that more thorough union of
effort, action, and organization may
exist; and
Whereas, We believe convention
Of the Southern States would most
happily supply this exigency and
receive the cordial endorsement of
the colored citizens of said States:
Therefore,
Resolved, That we, the members
OF the Georgia State Convention
now assembled, do authorize the
President of this Convention to is
sue a call, in the name of the said
Convention for Southern States
Convention, to be held at such time
and place as he, and those with
whom he may advise, shall deter
mine best adapted to the public
The above is a true extract from
the minutes of the Georgia State
Convention.
j. S. SToKELY,
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-10-08

INC eHOTtS Vi Tue freSlCent Tor IL g
Suppression of the lawless outrage
upon loyal persons South, both
black and white.
These events demonstrate the i'm
portance of the second section of
the 18th amendment, which gives
Congress power to enforce the pro-
visions of the article extending the
right OF suffrage, and prohibiting
any interference on the part of the
States.
By the first article of the 18th
amendment, all persons born or
naturalized in the United States are
made citizens Of the United States.
The quality of citizenship having
been conferred upon such persons,
there is a corresponding duty Oh
the part of the government to pro-
tect them in their civil and political
rights. This is to be done under
the authority of the fifth section of
the 14th amendment, in the discre
ton of Congress, subject only to
the will of the people, and the
authority of the Supreme Court to
pass upon the validity of what Con-
gress may choose to do. The Ian
guase of the fifth section of the 18th
amendment is so broad as to confer
on Congress the power to deal with
every question which may arise,
affecting even one citizen of the
country in the enjoyment of the
rights guaranteed him by that
The same remark is
to the authority con-
ferred upon Congress in the 18th
abolishing slavery, and
in the 18th amendment, extending
and guaranteeing the right of suf-
frage. While the existence of the
power is ample for every exigency,
It's exercise will depend always upon
the will of Congress.
We are thus brought directly to
the consideration of the question
whether guarantees of the most
sacred rights of citizens should be
lntrusted to the care and Legislative
will of men who deny the wisdom
of the guarantees, who denounce
the means by which they were OBJ
tanned, and who do not hesitate to
declare that they will construe this
strictly rs against the
purposes and objects for which it
was conferred. On the other hand !
the Republican party originated |
these amendments, secured their |
adoption by Congress, and their
ratification by the requisite num-
Der of States, and, with the ex-
cepiion of the 18th amendment, bv
which the institution of slavery was
abolished, without any aid, as far
rs | can remember, from any rep
resentative man of the Democratic
party.
In the light of this history, /
again ask whether it is wise for the
people of the country to trust these
guarantees to such legislation as
will be furnished by the enemies of
these guarantees, or whether the
duty of faithfully executing what
has been SO well commenced shall
be left to the party that is respon-
'ible for the amendments them
selves?
Cincinnati Gazette.
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-10-08
G D Nj Nj e II G l A L

SATURDAY, Oct. 7-11:30 A. Nj.
CorroN-There is only limited
inquiry and at figures even below
the less stringent views of sellers.
The sales thus far embraced hardly
more than 100 bales.
The market has weakened under
less favorable New York dispatches,
and rumors of private advices from
Liverpool reporting that market
eisier. The sales, however, have
been too inconsiderable to form a
basis for quotations.
Yesterdays operations embraced
1850 bales, and the market closed
as follows:
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-10-08
MERCHANTS SOUTHERN PACKET
COMPANY.

MERCHANTS SOUTHERN PACKET
COMPANY.
f. For ST.. LOUIS, CAIRO,
ESs; - MEMPHIS and the Bends
The steamers of this line will leave as
follows. at P, NJ.
Giving through bills of lading over
the Illinois Central Railroad to al
points on Arkansas, White and Cumb
erland rivers. Through bills of lading
and passenger tickets issued to all
points on the Upper Mississippi. as
high as st. Paul.
Plans of cabin may be see and state
rooms secured on application to
STEVENSON & VERLANDER.
Agents,
135 Gravier street.
JOHN +. BAKER, President.
Bills of lading over the Illinois Cent
raj Railroad signed only at the office of
JAS. 7. TUCKER.
26 Carondelet street.
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-10-08
ST. LOUIS.

For st. Louis, Cairo and Memphis.
,fk The Steamer KATIE,
Ss!SSf} j. NJ WHITE, Master; viii
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-10-08
PROPOSALS.:

OFFICE COMMISSIONERS New ORLEANS PARK
No, II Carondelet Street.
New Orleans, September 27, 1871.
= called proposals addressed to 1.-The Pres
~ ident OF the Board of Commissioners
OF the New Orleans Park" will be received
at this office daily Sundays excepted) from
II NJ. to p. NJ, until October ~, 1871,
for the furnishing of all materials and the
construction of wire railing around the
City Park grounds, in the Sixth District of
the city OF New Orleans, according to the
plans and specifications to be seen at this
office, at the times designated.
WILLIAM G. BROWN.
e oetI LIN Assistant Secretary.
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-10-08

leave New Orleans for above ports on
SATURDAY, SATURDAY,
June 10; June "a;
SATURDAY, SATURDAY,
July 8; July %.
For freight or passage apply on board,
or to
j. JANNEY, No. $50 Common Street.
A. A. GREEN, No. 1876 Common Stree
Where plan of the cabin can be seen
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-10-08
TO THE COLORED CITIZENS OF
LOUISIANA.

III The COLORED CITIZENS OF
LOUISIANA.
Whereas We favor the Convention
contemplated in the above call, and are
DESTROYS of having the colored people
of our State represented in the same,
therefore we issue this call for State
Convention of the colored citizens of
Louisiana to meet on the
nth DAY OF AUGUST NEXT,
in the city of New Orleans, for the
purpose of electing delegates to the
Southern States Convention. The basis
of representation in said convention to
be the same as that to the lower House
of the General Assembly.
P. B. s. PINCHBACK,
C. G. ANTOINE,
A. E. BARBER,
OSCAR j. DUNN,
]. W. QUINN,
GEORGE Y. KELSO,
EDWARD BUTLER,
F. G. ANTOINE.
~ Republican papers Of this State
lase copy.
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-10-08
STEAMBOATS,,
CAIRO.
o
ST. LOUIS AND New ORLEANS PACKET

ST. LOUIS AND New ORLEANS PACKET
COMPANY.
FOR CAIRO AND ST. LOUIS.
Illinois Central Railroad Packets.
,6H@- b FOR MEMPHIS, CAIRO
and the Bends-The fine
= passenger steamers of
this line will leave as follows:
Giving through bills of lading to all
points on the Memphis and Charleston
Railroad, Nashville and Northwestern
Railroad, and Memphis and Ohio Rail
road-a lso to st. Louis.
Through Tickets furnished at lowest
rates to all points East, West and North,
by all the various routes via Memphis,
Cairo and st. Louis. Staterooms Sc
cured at General Office, 1O4 Common
treet
A. A. WOODS, General Agent,
1O4 Common Street.
G. g. WAYNE, Freight Agent,
81 Natchez Street.
N. BOFINGER. President.
Bills of lading for all freights over
II
the illinois Central Railroad; signed
ut the office of
JAMES T. TUCKER,
apl. 6-tf 26 Carondelet Street
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-10-08
MISCELLANEOUS.

OPEN DAY AND EVENING, NO VACATION.
The old and young can enter at this
Institution any day, no distinction
made in regard to race or color. The
design of the Institution, is to furnish
opportunities to those wishing rapid,
thorough and practical business edu-
cation, fifty to one hundred per cent.
saved by students, by taking the rapid
commercial course. Parties having or
binary ability, who have entirely ne
elected their education now have the
opportunity to qualify themselves for
almost any position in the State, in
an incredible short time.
From two to three months is all
that requires to complete the CONNER
al course. Terms reduced to suit the
times.
For further information call at the
College, or address
Prof. A. I. Selover,
Principal
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-10-08

nrU1cRATIc POSITION on THE
AMENDMENTS
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-10-08
NEW ORLEANS, CHICAGO
AND THE WEST.

THE ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD
Blue Line, Via Cairo,
fee b WILL TAKE FREIGHT
ySsfE$ From New Orleans on first
9class steamers,
LEAVING DAILY, AT 5 P. NJ, FOR
CAIRO, CHICAGO, AND ALL
POINTS NORTH, WEST AND
EAST, AT THE LOWEST
RATES.
All rates and all through bills of
lading from New Orleans by above
route given, signed and recognized
only at the General Office of the Com.
pany, No. 26 Carondelet Street.
Shippers by this route save all draw.
age and transfer charges at Cairo,
and their goods are always under
cover, and no charges are made for
forwarding.
JAMES T. TUCKER,
General Agent.
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-10-08

BATON ROUGE.
.E0~~ b New Orleans, Coast, Baton
Rougeand Crosse Tste Rail-
broad semi-wsskly passen-
ger packet -
ST. JOHN.
W. r. GREArHoUsE, Master;
JAMES McELRoY, Clerk,
Will leave New Orleans every SATURDAY,
at P. NJ, andWEDNKsDAY, at S P. NJ.
For freight or passage apply on board,
E. o. MKIANcoN, II Cont street.
A boy five years old. is de-
scribed on the Jersey City police
docket as can habitual drunkard.'
Mark Twain is going to build
him a house in Hartford.
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-10-08

l S oCO'O 40 q u uC CAIIdCt lTOu
the minutes of the Georgia State
Convention.
j. S. SroKELY,
Secretary of the Convention.
10 the COlOred Citizens of the States
of Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware
Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisi
ana, Tennessee, Maryland, Missis.
sippi, Missouri, North Carolina
South Carolina, Texas, Virginia,
West Virginia and the District OF
Columbia:
Having been deputed, in pursuance
of the above resolution, as President
of the Georgia State Convention, and
by the endorsement of the distinguish
ed gentlemen whose names are sub
Joined, We do hereby call the above
named Convention to meet in the city
of Columbia, South Carolina, on the
18th day of October, 1871, at twelve
o'clock Nj.
As the Convention did not advise as
to what should constitute the ratio of
representation, we suggest that the
respective States berepresentatively APP
portioned the same as they are in the
Congress of the United States, to wit,
One delegate from each Congressional
District, and two from the District of
Columbia. The several Congressional
Districts will elect their own delegates,
which elected delegates may meet and
elect two for the State at large, unless
the respective States shall otherwise
provide by State Conventions.
Those who may be accredited as
delegates, should meet the Convention
prepared to remain in session one
week, If necessary, as questions requir-
ing mature deliberation will doubtless
come before it, and should not be dis
posed of precipitently.
Most Respectfully,
H. NJ. TURNER,
President GA. State Convention.
MACON, Ga, May %, 1871.
A few of many gentlemen endors-
ing the call:
Alabama--Hon. James T. Rapier.
Arhansas-Hon. J. Il. White.
Dela'cme-Howard Day, Esq.
Florida-Hon. Johnathan c..
Gibbs, Secretary of State; Hon.
Josiah Il. Wall, Hon. H. S. Har-
mon.
Georgio-Hon. J. F. Lone, Hon.
Edwin Belcher, Hon. L. G. Camp
bell, Hon. j. M. Simms, j. +.
Quarles, Esq. ....
Kentucky-W. II. Gibson, Esq,
G. w. Dupee, Esq.
LOuisiana-Hon. p. B. S. Pinck-
back, Lieutenant Governor o. j.
Dunn.
Maryand-Isaac Meyers, ESQ,
W. NJ. Perkins, Esq, John H. But
Ter, Esq.
Mississippi-Hon. James Lynch,
Secretary OF State; Hon. E. Scar
bIough.
North Cdrolina-Hon. James H.
Harris, Hon. George L. MADISON, ].
I. Schenck, Esq.
South acknowledgements Gov
ernor A. j. Ransier, Hon. r. C. De-
Large, Hon. r. H. Cain, Hon. Jos.
Rainey, Hon. r. B. Elliott, Hon. F.
L. Cardoza, Secretary of State.
1annessee-Abram Smith, ESQ.
Alfred E: Mckinney, Esq, Henry
Esq, NJ. R. johnson, Esq.
7e.ras-Hon. Richard Nelson,
Esq, Hon. j. L. Ruby.
District of Columbia-Hon. Fred
erick Douglass, Hon. James A.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-08-18
OBITUARY.

On the morning OF the 10th instant, at his
TWGrriIden1eei WrI in M ANewberry County, DIR. JOHN
the hfsy y-Hecond year OF his age. surrounded
by his mourning family aud q large number
Of borrowing friends.
He was born in Fairfield District, and after
Christian parents In all the higher virtues
that mark true manhood, and having praau-
ated in the Medical College, at Charfeeton
he settled down in Newberry District, where
his time and energies to the practice Of bis
profession.
Although he cast off the garments OF this
lie and put on those Of immort ality just after
tue lneriuiaE OF hfe, yet he did more, and left
behind him a brighter example than many
who pass away full of years
NO one In thls community could have
passed away and have left greater void or
been more universally regretted.
He diffused and spread around him a benign
influence. whether in the home OF tho rich or
OF the poor. His charities in his profession
among the poor, both white and black, will
who knew him. AS hueband, he was de,
voted and true; as a father, kind and gene
rous; aud as friend. warm and steadiast.
Yeare ago, ne united himself to the Metho-
OF his approaching end, he spoke calmly of
the great future which WAS soou to break
upon his vision. Conscious of having per.
formed his duty while here, faithfully and
lect bright and clear, lie quietly yielded up
hih warm and generous spirit, and was drawn
to his God.
He was followed from his residence by
large cortege OF sorrowing and mourning re-
lativos and friends to Bauskett's Chnrch.
whore, after his funeral services were per-
formed by the Rev. Mr.. Mood, he was laid by
the side OF his wife, where his names now re-
pose. Kequieacdt in pace.
ONE WHO KNEW HIM WELL.
NEwBERRY, y. c., July 49, 1871
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-08-18

The GALAXY, an. illustrated magazine.
published in New York, GIT Broadway,
by Sheldon s. Co., for September, is at
hand. Price, 81 year, in advance.
The following embraces come of the con.
tents, which are quite inviting: LADY
Judith-a tale of two Continents; The
Burden Of Paris; Agricultural Labor at
the South; Perpetual Motion; the Neither
Side Of New York; Slain at Gettysburg:
Pearl Hunting in the Pomotors; The
Eustace Diamonds. In the scientific
department we have: The Study of Hy.
giene; Prospects Of the Solar System:
Relations of Forests to Climate; Nature
OF Colors; Keeping Flour in Barrels, &c.
Also, current literature English, Ger.
man and French--is noticed md com.
mented upon. Also, the GALAXY Club
Room. with its contributions. A yery
readable magazine.
HOTEL ARRIvALs. August IL Golum-
Ola Hotel-J. w. O'Brien, E. F. Swee.
gan, Charleston; S. s. Potter, Bowling
Green, KY; ". a. Wendell, N. c.; r
=. Garter. Philadelphia; T.. "A. Steichel
Sumter; A. j. Frederick, 2. w. Carwile
Jr.. s. O.; D. Zimmerman, Miss J. Zim.
norman. Orangeburg; w. A. Bradley
Augusta; J. A. G. Jones, Edge6eld.
Nicd,eTson Honse-T. J. Moore, CITY:
W. G. Norwood, Miss Patterson, Cokes-
bury; Miss WitLaird, LaGranRe; +. J.
Cameron, Rine Blaf, Ark. B. D. Town.
send, Miss Atkinson, South Carolina:
r. J. Donaldson, Cheraw; J. J. Norton,
Walhalla; j. Q. Meredith, Helena; J.
Lucas md wife, Miss L. Lucas, Spartan
burg; w. D. Thomas, wife aud child.
Greenville: Miss Bosher, Richmond; E.
Il. Hamilton. Wilmington; w. L. Webb
and wife, Charleston; J. j. Norton, New.
berry.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-08-18

A LAW SUIT IN PnosrEcr. A meeting
Of the citizens of Anderson was held in
the Court House on Friday night last,
for the purpose Of considering future ac-
ton in regard to the Air Liue Railroad.
After full statement of the present con
dition OF affairs was placed before tho
meeting, resolutions we're adopted to the
effect that the attorneys heretofore en-
ployed be instructed to proceed at once
against the corporation known as the
'Atlnnta and Richmond Air Line Rail.
way Company" for violation Of the
chartered rights Of tue people OF Ander-
son in refusing to construct the road by
this place. Wo expect that proceedings
will be instituted without delay, anu
that legal decision Of this vexed ques-
ton will be made ut the earliest possible
moment. -Antlerson MteNigencer.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-08-18

Says tho Charlotte IN. C) Observer:
"We are informed that colored nun,
named Irving, IN elder of New Hopo
Church, colored Presbyterian, of Sugar
Greek congregation, voted the Conserya-
tive ticket at Mallard Greek precinct, in
this County, on Thursday last. On
Sunday lie was brought up by Derrick
Moore, Cupid. Moore and Robert Hun
ter, other elders Of that church, and sus-
pended for six months for so voting,
with the understanding that, il in the
meantime he did not confess ho did
wrong, at tho expiration of the suspen-
zion. lie ia to be expelled"
The FIRST BALE.-The receipt from
DR.. Elijah II. Dowling, of BarnweIl
County, of the first bale of South Caro-.
lima cotton and it's sale at 25 cents per
pound, have already been reported.
Now the curious fnct is noticed that this
is the third consecutive year that
Charleston has received her ''first bale"
from DIR. Bowling, one Of the moat sue.
cessful, practical and extensive planters
of Barnwell County.
Little Ely Ann Chiffon. OF Snrry
County, N. c., hnd her thigh broken and
o very narrow eHcape of her life from a
furious OK. which sho attempted to drive
of from an apple tree, recently. Her
father arrived on tho scene barely in time
to save her life.
We are panied to record tho death of
Mr.. r. j. W. McCann, an enterprising,
active and useful citizen of this County.
and young man greatly esteemed by q
large circle Of friends ana acquaintance.
anderson Mtelhyencer.
They have spider in Raleigh which
has upon its back perfect representa-.
tion Of human skull. Sign Of war!
Mr.. Samuel j. Hcncgan, the Youngest
son OF tho lato Gov. Hcnegnn, died in
Florence on the Sth inst.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-08-18

The ConEAN WAR CONTINUED. The
United States squadron in the Eastern
Pacific Ocean has again attacked the
Coreans; has destroyed forts, killed
large numbers of the people and filed
the rest with hatred and horror towards
our nation, This has been done, appa-
rently, at loss Of but few lives, and ut
"a comparatively small expense for war
materials; and we have won oil the glory
a victory over barbarians can, bring to
civilized men. But We have won nothing
more. The Coreans are moro deter
mined than ever to have no communica-
lion with US; any of our vessels which
snay be driven among them by stress of
weather, or wrecked upon their coasts,
are sure to be treated with greater bar.
harity than before; and SO purposeless
was the conflict that the attacking party
had TO release its own prisoners uncondi-
'tionelly. and our feet was bnrdened
with worthless deserters and refugees
whom it had to carry away. In recent
editorial upon this subject. the New
York Epenfng Post says:
sis it not time to devise some other
way of persuading savnges to civilization
than by killing and mutilating them?
If no better way can bo found Of dealing
with them, would it not be wise to let
them alone altogether? And is there in
any recognized code of morality or Of
public law, any grant to US of the right
OF compelling nation to hold commnni-
cation with Us. against its will? These
questions certainly deserve considera-
tlon. even if the recent attack upon the
Coreans should prove to have been iully
Justified by M exceptional prorocation."
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-08-18

OFFICIAL RAFFLE NuMBEns Charleston Olari.
table Association. for benefit Free School fund:
NAFFLE GLASS No. 137.-Aornin9-August II.
65-G463-13 Gs- -l-S7-6 66-53-27-54
Witness our hands, at Charleston. this nth
August, 1871. FEM PECK,
JAMES GILLILAND,
Augustl Sworn Commissioners.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-08-18

The rumor That Mr.. Belmont's horse,
kingtisher, had broken down is con
iirmed. and the great race at Snrntoga
between him and Longfcllow is un-
doubtedly of.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-08-18

LIST OF NEW ADvERTIsE,IENTs.
Gov. Scott $500 Reward.
E. Hope-MackereI.
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters.
". T. Walter-Notioe.
ID. Wyatt observation-disclosures.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-08-18
NJ S. G..
Friday Morning, August ls. 1871,


Colonel Blanton Duncan, of Kentucky,
just returned from Europe, whore he has
been in intimate social relations with the
French imperial family, was interviewed
by q World reporter. Napoleon believes
in his carly restoration; that the govern
inent OF M. Thiers is regarded us mere
make-shift, and that his death at this
time would be followed by another civil
war. Gambetta is looked upon as an
ambitious, intriguing, able man. Ba-
zaine waits for history to justify him.
Lebnuf is "wretohed creature" The
Empress is we'll, and intends to seed the
Prince Imperial on tour through the
United States whenever he is old enough
to appreciate This big country. Colonel
Duncan believes that England is threat
sned with serious revolutionary troubles.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-08-18

The YEAR OF DISASTERS. The year
1871 will be memorable in history as the
year of disasters. There have been
moro collisions OF steamers and railway
trains-more breaking through OF
bridges-more explosions of nitro-gly-
cerine, petroleum. gun cotton and pow:
der. steam boilers. &c.--more drown
ings-more murders, and, above ALL
more deaths by lightning than We have
ever known to be crowded in the space
of one short year. And the accidents
have been far moro destructive of life
than accidents have heretofore been. It
was told us by the telegraph, fow days
ago, that the deaths occasioned by the
explosion of the steam ferry boat West
field. ut the foot Of Whitehall street.
New York, some two weeks ago, were
more numerous than all the deaths from
all the explosions that had occurred dur
ing the last two yeare, 1869 and 1870.
The explosion of the gas in the coal
mines OF Pennsylvania last spring killed
more men than had been killed in the
-samo wny during the Whole OF the year
before. Wo have recorded, within lhe
slast two months, IN account OF more
deaths from the breaking through of
railroad bridges than we remember hay-
ing ever heard Of previously. And to
crown oil. we seldom pick up IN ex-
change that contains no account of somo
disaster by lightning. This thing is GER
tainly remarkable, to say thu least