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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-01-11
Proclamation TO the French Peopl
STEAMBOAT CHEROKEE SUNK
SCHOONER FoUNDERED IN THE GULF
CONGRESS.

OeRsgul so ODorto-Openfng the Army 10
CeIored MenIndian Appropriation
Bill Passed-No Increase OF Eduoa-
sianal Apprspriaiisn-Iudsm Of
tourt of Claims.
WASHINGTON, January l0.-The President
to-day nominated A. v. DOckery, of Esrth
Carolina, to be consul at OportO, Portugal.
In the Senate to-day Hr. Ames introduced
bill to open all branches of the army to
colored men.
resolution was adopted appropriating
$1,000 to defray the expenses of q select
cations against Senator Clayton.
The Indian appropriatik bill was passed,
and the Senate adjourned until Monday.
Hons>-This being private bill dav, a
large number Of such bills were received
+ ON committees.
The legislative, executive and Judiciary
appropriation bill was considered.
An amendment TO increase the apprOpria-
ton for the Bureau OF Education was, after
considerable discussion, rejected.
The appropriation for the purchase and
distribution Of seeds for the Agricul ural
Bureau was increased from $50 600 TO
$4,000.
Upon the question of appropriating
500, 900 to pay Judgments of the Court oi
Claims, an amendment was offered proyid-
ing that no part of it shall be applied to
iud gmepts for the proceeds of captured or
abandoned property seized before the thir-
tieth of June, 1865, and that no such judg-
ment shall be paid except under special ap-
preparation by Congress.
The Honse adjourned without taking ac-
ton on the amendment.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-01-11
WHOLE NUMBER 1866.

OF not guilty was entered, and trial will be
had the next case but one after tho cOIolu-
zion of the Tweed case.
Eleven jurors had been occurred up 90
noon for the Tweed case.
Professor ). A. l.. Post, editor of the NsC
York Odd FeAOD, died at Ellenville OF
Wednesday.
There is some excitement at Poughkeer
sic at the discovery that the ex-oomty
treasurer, who is now under arrest, has do
frauded the county of ahout $50, 900,
Rev. DR.. Hare, Episcopal Bishop to the
Indians, wac consecrated 1T St. Luke's
Church last night. Twelve Bishops parsi-
eipated in the conservation ceremonies.
james II. Welles, well known railroad
constructor, died at the Fifth Avenue Hotel
yesterday.
One hundred and fifty workmen have
been discharged from the Erie workshops
this week.
Evening.-Gold closed at lI2A Skies of
1881, lie; fve-twenties of 1862 1898; 1864,
Il3%; 1865, lI4N. new lisa 1867, ll4R; /;
1868, li434; new fives liz; ten-fortirs ll0ss-
States very dull-Tennessee skies S0A, new
eoh; Virginia sixes As, NJ " IS, consolidated
IS, deferred IL B; Louisiana skies 50, new So
levee SKIES SO, eights 20; Alabama eights 79,
fives IS; Georgia skies 20, sevens SO; South
Carolinas 40, new -, April and October u
The monetary situation differs from yes
terdays only in the fact that the closing
rates for call loans we're the lowest, whiie
yesterday they were the highest of the day
business was chiefly at 81 to l-l6 per diem
to borrowers on call. Discounts dull, lOS
II Exchange steady, Ga.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-01-11
Board of Health.

The regular monthly meeting Of the
Board of Health was held last evening, DR.
c. B. White, president; DR.. G. s Russell,
secretary; DIR. Mas, DR.. w. e. Hire and J.
B. Walton. present. The reading of the
Rinates was dispensed with. A large nRm-
ber of communications we're received by
the president and submitted TO the board
matters Of scientific interest fIcm abroad,
health statistics, etc.
DR.. White read several communication
from the marine surgeon, DR.. o. Smith, in
relation to the prev alepce of smallpox, and
stated thai arrangements had been per
feeted through the operation OF the
police authorities, by means Of which
parties afflicted with this disease arriving on
steamboats, should be speedily removed to
the hospital in such a manner as not 10
jeopardize the public health.
1t was stated that the smallpox had
made its appearance in the parishes of
Claiborne. jackson. Tensas, St. Mary and
Assunpts ton, in more or less serious form.
It Lsd been transplanted thither from
abroad by means of itlnerant travellers and
wandering circuses and shows.
The monthly reports of the various sant
tsry inspectors were received and read,
giving results of work performed during
the past month.
Quite large number Of nuisances were
reported in the Second District--amODg
which were several suhoolhouses reported
in unhealthy c0Ddision and needing repairs
which nGisances were ordered to be
abated.
Some lots of ground in the Third Dis
trict, Nos. 773, III, 779 and 800 Ra mpart
street, were reported in an unhealthy CON
dition and were erder red to be filed up.
The annual report of the treasurer of the
board was received, from which it appears
! that the receipts for the past year were
| $25,S4l Sc; disbursements $24,656 GS, Of
which amount $l2 402 81 was expended at
| the Mississippi Quarantine Station, 1890 &
atthe RigoIets and 1881 at the Atchatalaya
! The mortuary report for the year lS7.
WAS read, in which the number of deaths i:
reported at 6l22, amounting to 32.6 deaths
! per thousand inhabitants.
| A list Of coal oil accidents had been fur
uished. through the courtesy OF Colone
Badger, from the police records, which, with
report of analysis of oils, will be pub
lsAed in the annual report.
DIR. White announced that Or. George
| w Howe, of flaquemines parish, had beer
appointed resident physician at Mississippi
Quarantine Station by Governor Pinehback
After transaoting other business of Ne
public interest, the board adjourned.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-01-11
The $50, 600 Legisiatsre-A QuSrum i'm
the Senate,
President Campbell called the Senate to

President Campbell called the Senate to
order at about l2 Is P. NJ.
The roll-eall showed the following Sena-
tors present: Booth, BrualP, Cage, Camp
bell, Graham. Heron, Kelly, Leonard,
Mcdonald, Pucketts. Thompson, Eoorbies,
White IRapides), White iot. Aaryl--I4, and
EO quorum.
At about I2 80 P. NJ, Senator Thomas ar
rived, making fifteen Senator's present.
After the reading and approval of the
minutes OF Thursday, the President an
nouueed the appointing nts on the finance
committee and committee on sonsingent ex-
penses.
At about 1910 p. M. Senators Jonas and
Lewis pat in an appearance making seven
teen present.
On motion Of Mr.. VOORHEES,, the Senate
then went into secret session.
About two O'clock hessrs. Todd, Hnn-
saker. jerks, Swords, Hoiand, Worrell and
MeMdlen appeared and took seats, aniii
the cheers Of the lobby. Most Of these gem
tlemea bad occupied seats since the COM
meneement of the special session in the
Senate at the State House. To explain
their action they sign a card which we pas-
llsh in another column how far their con-
stitut nts will be satisfied with those reasons
remains to be seen.
The President announced quorum pres
ent, and committee was appointed 70 mott
fy the House OF this fact.
Speaker MOncure called the House 70 or
der at I2:lOP H.
Roll called, when forty -nine members an
swered to their names.
The Speaker instructed the Sergeans-as
Arms to call In absent membegs.
Prayer by the Chaplain.
At I2:45 P. h. q quorum was preseRt t
whes the Clerk proceeded to the reading
of the minutes which were adopted.
The Speaker appointed the following gem
tlemes D Committee ON Contingent Ex
penses: W. H. Scanlan, James A. MeDon
nell, J. F. Little, J. A. Shakespeare, J. j
Gardner, w. 8. Cookerham.
And the following Committee on Finances
j. 3. Eiam, Thomas Pierce, James Tmcny
c. C. Davenport, H. T. vickera, nj. +
Foote, F. Fuselier, D. <. German and z. L.
| Bowen.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-01-11
The LTngard Comedy Company.

OF the oompSny which will play At the
st. Charles Theatre next week the st. Louis
Globe says:
The spirited farce "Delicate Ground" was
rendered with good effect. Blight here we
wish to compliment Alice Dunning Ling8fd
for the care with which she enacts every
character which she assumes. There Is al
ways earnestness and truthfulness in her
acting and, when required, a lofty dignity,
which. together with much grace and fine
voice. Justly make her faverite with the
public MIR Llngham az CSjtSes Sanafroid
was what the name denotes. Mr.. Lingard
was lively in his sketches, which were fol
lowed by the event Of the eveuing-the in
PRODUCTION to The stage of the comic oper-
eta ''Los Ladrones," which might be said
to have been born with the new year. WI
liam Horace Lingard is the author, and as
such wa pronounce him success. This
little Operetta is well written. and the mu-
sic unusually fine and remarkably we'll
adapted to he various situations. Ose
special feature in this charming production
Is that in it the interest is well sustained
from first to last We congratulate Mr..
Ljngssu on the re4uE of his etfors, and be-
spoaS !os ifo wherever it may be presented5 .
,sasessty Selunme.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-01-11
NEW BUILDINGS.
NEW ORLEANS CREDIT FONCIER
ASSOCIATION,
ofaoe-Eo. IS OLD LgvEB STREET.

Buildings constructed by the sssociation IN ten
months work, ended December 81. lSrt;
One house oorHor Dauphine and Deslonds.
One double tenement house Gssquet street,
be ween Tond and ROchebisve.
One house highth street. between Chippewa
and AnnunciHtiOn.
ole double tenement house corner Palmyra and
Dsrgenois.
Ono house on 6irod street, between St Bernard
and Annette.
One tecond house Girod street, between st.
Bernard and Annette
One house 81. Claude street. between Esr.
One double tenrment house on Biysiaz Fields,
between Gtrod and st. John Baptist.
One house corner Soiidfle and st. Al tlony
streets.
One house on Palmyra street, between Roman
Two Driek houses Rampsrt street, between
Ciouet and ynteeut.
One double tenement house. corner OF Ctalporne
and BayOu road.
One dnu Bile tenement house on Dauphino street
corner Delery.
One nne finished house on Csrondelst street,
between First and Second.
One twostory bouse, with an iron veranda In
trent, on Greatmen street. between hnghien and
Poet.
One heuse Oh St. Bernard street, between Good
| children and Morales.
One hanflsome, stylish finished buildtns
| Lapeyrouss street, between Broad and White.
One house on First street, between Claiborne and
Willow
| One house on Gasquet stree. between Roche
elsve and DoTgepois.
|
| cher and Amelia
| One house on Live Oak street, between White
| aud Seventh.
| one house on Gasquet street, between Dersgny
| and Roman.
| One house on Bgania street. between CasaeaavS
| and M0reau-
| One house on Gravier street, between Howard
| and FIRE ct.
| One hOuse on Abadie street. between Tonti and
ROcheblsvs.
| One dOuble / Fnenent house on Ranrext street
between Cotton Press and st. Ferdinand
One house on seventh stroet, between St. Denis
| and st. Patrick.
| One twO-story building on 0reatmen street. be
| tween Clonet and Louisa
| One house on Now St Bernard, between P0roe
and Virtue.
The object Of this association u to ensSae per-
| cons Of restricted means to become owners Of q
| home by paying small monthly instalirnents equal
to q rent At the same time the stock of this as
| socistion is fully guaranteed by frsE mortgage,
| with vendors privilege on all the properties sold
| by the said association.
For inquiries persons may call at the ofhce, No.
| % Old Leyes street, from a. N. to 3 P. n
is7 cod lm
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-01-11
Blue Beard.

This will be the opening entertainment
at the Academy of Music Monday evening.
The names of the artists in the cast follow:
Harry Beckett, John BryrF, Miss Camille
Dubois, Miss CarIotts Zirhiui, Miss Lydia
Thompson, Willie Edouin, Miss Alice Ath-
crton, Miss Eliza Weathersby, Mes lilly
Earl, Miss Fanny Leslie, hiss Jennie
Heath, Miss johnson, Miss McCormac, Miss
Roland.
During the Lydia Thompson engagement
there will be produced "Kenilworth,"
Robin Hood" Aladdin" "Lurline," Les
Brigands" and "IxlOn."
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-01-11
NEW YORK.

Wo0ahull, Clafiin aad Blood Trial-Piea
Not Guilty Eleven Jurors far Tweed
Fraud by n Coanty Treasurer-Raii-
road Worknsen Discharged.
New YORK, January lo.-ln the Oyer
and Terminsr Court this morning, in tho
case Of Wssahu1, Claim and bloed, plea
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-01-11

Valuable PROPERTIES AT AUCTION THIS
DAY.-Mrssrs. Nash & HSdgson, auction
eers, sell at twelve O'Clock NJ. thu day, ct
the st. Charles Auction Exchange, for ao-
count of the suoeessions of Joseph M. Reeve.
and Joseph w. Barnes, both deceased:
A valuable property on S.. Charles strees,
between Conrey and Washington streets,
and neat cottage house on Third street,
between Fulton and Rousseau streets See
advertisements fOr particulars.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-01-11
Cause Of the Empnror,s Dea,h@

IL shs Hes Yp1S Uersi1 of SundasS Sasc
the esDo!nei dispstcl.S Was Rubiishrd,
snirh ahews tte s.turo OF the -s-re,iol
GnSes ~.ica she emperor Napoleon diedo
iosous, 'aDuaryi i-B!s najes7y tte es
s;nprSU. sapuls,sn Sl4 has beer sutsr,og
lNArt.Ji daring .nr,e few years ia& pa-to
tsse sgmpcorus st Ais S1luers Indicating The
s1isiesc. s sto1e il ne hiadders ans S:S
der 'srin i,s 'f t!r physical systens % t6lo8
a. ws,s ;oll 40 f$rn his eause.
G.e psesence Of . large stone having heA0
dem nJsstrat+d by IN ans of Il ''souBd' Ut1
Fhursdayp the patient underwent the first
operation Tor is removal by ithotrity-tho
breaking down of the calculus, or stone.
into small pieces within the bladder, so that
it may 0r vold8d with the urine.
TINS operation in it's present improved
form, and prIctlced Oh patients calculated
for 1t, may be considered easy. safe and
efFectuaI; hut prscnoed on csses not adapted
to it, no other operation can be compared to
it for the misery and f,tsiisy of its results
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-01-11
Raaestrian Portrait Of the Presssess.

The executive committee having in
charge the matter of procuring subscrip-
tions for an equestrian portrait q the
President, to be painted by New Orleans
artist, have opened an Office at Nc. 70 Canal
street, and will commence soliciting sub
soriptions to day. See the advertisement
elsewhere.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-01-11
IMPROVED REAL EsrArR At AUCTION L

IMPROVED RRAL EsTATR At AUCTION Bf
THB Standardization is called to the
sale at auction to be made this day at noon,
at the Merchants and Auctioneers' Ex-
change, Royal street. By the sheriff OF the
parish of Orleans of lot of ground, with
all the buildings and improvements thereon,
situated iu the First District of the city, on
Palmyra street, between johnson and Prieur
treets. For particulars see advertisement
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-01-11
The Public schools,

We learn from MIR. Superintendent Carter
that the schools will be opened at the usual
places on Monday next, thirteenth ins' ant
The list of teachers elected for the ensuing
year will be published in the RErU1IIoAN
on Sunday morning.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-01-11

The Eosa,rob B,ios eayS 80 Great
Northern railroad AuhsS across the bayou
was, few days since, crossed fos The first
time.
Il was tested with burden Of eighty
tou., between the piers, and in the weakest
portion Of the bridge. Fnia heavy weight
caused only depression Of 0ne-half inch,
and when we take into consideration that
this bridge is new and bas not yet settled
70 its bearings, this must be considered o
great achievement. The bride ia one of the
nnest in the State, and is done throughout
in that thoroughly superb manner vhiah
characterized AL works Of this road.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-01-11

When a new town is started on the plains,
Chicago drummers camp Ous and wait for
the new stores TO be oomplstsd, 70 sell the
owners o bill Of goods.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-01-11
FOB EENT.

U1AISRD COTTAGE To RENT.-A kAISBC
Ia cottage, vry conveni ntly constructed WITT
range hot and cold ter, gas throughout, seven
rooms large va d. vines and shrubbeTy, at No
I32 st Andrew street, between AnnuucistIon and
Gimme wa Is offre for rent till the fTst of Octo
ber next when he ksse OF the present. tenant @ WIZ
as ja4 ct
VYOUsE FOX KENT AND FUR NITURh
LII for sale.--A comfortable two-storv h"u'e,
elIgibly located on Camp street with eVeISth,ne
co.npIeta for Housekeeping and AL in good order
bel ~ nearly new will be sold In block to a pur
chaser for his own use The establishment Is com
plete in all depar meHts, having been selected ny
its owner for nse y III be seld On account OF baf
health. Furniture dralers and vendors need not
anniv Adtr.t, HOIISk ut this Office. ja4
NOR RENT-BOr ms WITH OR WITHOUT
L board, ia suit,- OF singe. Also. it" da5
hoarders faken Apply No. az Camp street. nraI
- i~s.-b d.22
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-01-11

Since the Chinese of the Pacific slope held
their annual devil drive" Lsst month, 1t Is
ssid that there is need OF more ksboring
men In sho Chicago viney arsaA
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-01-11
BUSINESS CARDS.

II M'KENDRLCR.
House and Ship Plumber, Gss-Fittcr. EtS-
so. 464 Magazine street, near the corner OF Rse-
street. Kew Orieans-
Dealer In Plumbing and Gas-Fitting hetertsh
Gas Pixtures etc, fe2T ly
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-01-11
BUSINESS CHANGES.
..yNF. DAMERON & GO,

DAyNR, CAMERON & GO.
From and after the first nf Jan ns-v 1913 Solo0el
GRpkGk GOODMAN snd NJ john O. PARHAA
brcolnr partners in cur bnsl SIS Nhirh "ili here
after he toIduriet unaoc the name aud sti 10 OF
- ~ - 49, J. q PAYNE
IL N Pan Ma
surviIias SsztSa-p OF Payne. psmrrOn S Geo
J q. PAYNE.
III PAY>E.
GkURGs MOORkANe
g.sIm J. G. PABHAM
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-01-11

NTITTTI E-TIIR CsDkRStGEBD WILL con
~ ue the ice business under inc h'-'i' OF ING
n ~ O,,r,ur Ic, Company and respect u l. sUh
cts Of tho public r. cuUtuuauon OF the patronage
h. h.rrtofore OK tended 20 the old concert ,
GRORGB LAND.
Few Orleans, December IL, 1871
In retiring from the ice business we return euf
coufjruatIou of their ratronsge to MIR George
Iaud who succeeds MS in the ice busine ss ana
who has here tofore had the management Oh VINO
New Orlesas Ice Company.
II. q. TRACY,
CLAUDE POttLY,
NJ gARROLL
WIDOW r. 9. 6R1yPkM.
NEG byscrns DcesmSox u, MIA df5 im
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-01-11

Joseph A shakespear, A smith. q. svoop.
SHAKBSPkAR. SMITH Co,
(SIsecessors 10 Geddes ShakespeaT a. CO..,
IRON AND BRASS FOUNDERS AND hACHINlHTt
msnufscture every variety af Steam Engines, sugs'
Mills Centrifugal Machines, Saw N lis DrainiDI
Machines Mill and Gin Gearing and Crate B&ra
store Fronts Columns, Ventilstors and saai
Risctsn,f+b work af all kinds. apr Iy
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-01-11
WHAT THE FRENCH PRESS SAY

EuGEslE WILL ASSUME TIE REGENCY
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-01-11
BY TEL G RkPn


LATEST NEWS FROM ALL POINTS
JUDGMENTS OF COURT OF CLAIMS
COTTON TAX RsPUDIsTIhG SCHEME
IMPORTANT TREASURY CIRCULAR
wOODHULL-CLAFLIN TRIAL
THE EMPEROR'S DEATH BED
GRIEF OF THE EMPRESS
COINCIDENCE FROM VICTORIA
WHAT THE FRENCH PRESS SAYS
PHPrsur uiIl AcrNsRr tar nrNrArN
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-01-11

tco0rSSukD o. saaWra sAsaA.i
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-01-11

COKD0LENCE FROM VICTORIA
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-02-27

Mr.. Charles A, Dana Of the N.
Y. Sun has had an opportunity to give
Philadelphia return thrust and do
some special pleading, and he has
eagerly embraced it. The Commits
sloners of centennial matters, anxious
that some patriotism and funds favor
able to the grand celebration three
years ahead should be to day stirred
up, and having been practically I'M
pressed with Dana's talent for stirring,
addressed him complimentary note
to that effect The recipient defines
his position by intimating that an adj
dress from him would involve attend.
ance at Philadelphia, and, according
to his custom, telling the truth, neither
of which he considers personally
healthy. lie tried both at .one time,
making some little mention of George
A. Evans, of unsavory memory, and
William II. Kemble, the apostle of
addition, division and silence" but
the only immediate result was libel
suit for 5000, which was decided
against him. If free speech and free
printing are allowed in Pennsylvania
at any time before or after the pros
pective great occasion, during his day,
Mr.. Dana protfers, by implication, to
dispense any amount of eloquence.-
Perhaps the Apollo of the New York
luminary is wrong for once. The
public suppose him to be a gentleman
of extensive means, and by his own
declaration his aims are PATRIOTIC
He will naturally wish to contribute
to the advancement Of centennial
interests, and he can hardly do it bet
ter than by paying 5000 time for "a
special license to 60 into the moral
wastes of Pennsylvania and tell the
truth.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-02-27

Mr. Cakes Ames in the Capitol re-
staurant putting dozen brciled oys-
ters where they will do the most good
does not afford a picture of great i'm
pressiveness as moral wreck. APP
petite, with good digestion in waiting,
betokens a conscience whose unease
has certainly not yet affected the cpl
gastric ganglions Of the sympathetic
nerve. Colfax has murdered sleep in
spite of his late boasts of infanlile
slumber; but his accuser renews the
youth of his three score years in the
exhibition of 4 cheertulness, a self
confidence and a vigor, especially Of
memory, thot 60 FIR to SOW mind
at rest. Mr. Ames occupies position
in no way enviable, unless by those
whom he bribed but he asks no mans
pity. In the whole investigation he
alone has appeared to advantage as
one who enjoyed not only selt-control
but power over others. On his own
shoulders he carried the weight Of a
dozen sinful consciences and a dozen
blocks of Credit Mobilier stock for as
many timid but avaricions Senators
and Congressman. Unaided he would
have shielded them to the end but for
their guilty panic; and when finally
released from moral-or immoral
obligation, he showed the same power
in crushing them Mr. Ames enjoys,
moreover, the distinction of standing
alone as man of veraci;y. The false
swearing, the prevarication, the loss
Of memory that have left Congress
men and Senators in such pitilul
plight, are not weaknesses Of his. If
expelled from his seat in accordance
with the reported resolution, he will
yet receive a certain honor by contrast
with those that remain and in these
days, when the nature CT an oath
seems to be 50 little understood, that
is no mean distinction.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-02-27

The annual story about the cold
weather destroyi ng the peach BIOS
SONS in New Jersey is already told
for this season.
1t is thought the people OF Maine
at the next State election Will Ge call
ed upon to vote on the question OF
female suffrage.
The LOUISIANA QUEsrl oN.-The
majority OF the Committee on Privi-
leges and Elections will, it is under
stood, report in favor of a new cleo
ton in Louisiana. There will he two
minority reports, one sustaining Nc
Emery as Governor and admittin g Nc
MILAN as Senator. the other sustain
ing Kellogg as Governor and admit
ting Ray to the Senate.
The semi-centenial of the New
Hampshire Historical Society and the
25Oth anniversary Of the settlement of
New Hampshire, will be celebrated at
Concord on the 2lst day of May next.
Hon. Chas. II. Bell will deliver the
commemorative Grafton, and Joseph
b. Walker the dedicatory address for
the new rooms of the society:
In 1862 Texas had but twenty.
one. convicts in her State Prison.. =. In
1872 there were nine hundred aud
foI'ty-tour.