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The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-04-15
ELECTION NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday =.
the 18th day OF April, A. ID. 1873, q general
election will be held In the city Of Cairo,
Alexander county, state OF Illinois, fsi II e
selection Of the following named municip 81
oncers. to-wit; A mayor, . city council. a
city clerk, city attorney, = city treasurer
and police magistrate: each Of the i've (ol
wards into which the city IL now divided be-
ing entitled TO the election Of two o. alder
men.
For the purposes OF said election, poll.
VIII be opened at the following named plA-
ces, to-wit: In the First ward, at the com
mission house OF T.. y. Davis. Esq, on the
south side OF sixth 49, street. between Com.
mercial and Washington avenues; in the Sec
ond ward, AZ the Rough and Ready engine.
house on the east side OF W Arlington avenue
between Seventh aud Eighth streets; in the
Third ward, at the Hibernian en2ine.house
on Thirteenth street between Commercial
avenue and Poplar street; In the Fourth
ward, At the courthouse, and In the fifth
ward, At Mrs. suliyAn's house on the north
west corner OF Commercial avenue and
Twenty fifth street.
BY order Of the city council.
n. J. nowLRY, City clerk.
JOHN ". LANsDKN, Mayor.
CAIRO. Ills, March u, lsI3-td
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The BULLETIN and sun the two daily
papers ofthis city, both advocate the cleo
ton Of Col. John Wood for mayor. The
Gazette, weekly, Bro. Hauelrs paper, has
taken no part, the shortness Of the canvass
making this almost impossible, but the fol.
lowing good words for Col. Wood shows the
estimation In which he is held by The ga
zette.' The sun Of last evening wrongly
credits the following to TIE BULLETIN:
Col. John Wood il the citizens candidate
for mayor, and the enthusiasm his nomina-
ton elected showed that he has strong
hold upon the confidence OF our community.
promises. il elected. to devote his best ener-
gies to the advancement of the public good.
We believe, IL elected, he will redeem his
PROMISE --rt,azetfe
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FOR CITY ClERk.

We are authorized TO announce II. Given
Hsgey a. q candidate for city clerk.
We are authorized TO announce W. F.
Malone As candidate for city clerk a, the
approaching city election.
We are authorized to announce Michael
J. Howley IS candidate for Reelection for
The Office Of city clerk, at the ensuing mu.
nieipal election.
fELLow-CfTizESs OF CArRo: am Z
candidate for election to the Office OF city
clerk, subject to your will, expressed
through the bsllot-box on Tuesday next.
Yours, respectfully, CASPER YosT.
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FOR ALDERMEN.

. To THEY oTERs OF The SECOND WARD
OF CAIRo:--Hitherto have had no incllna.
ton to be candidate for reelection TO the
office OF alderman OF the Second ward, but
pereeiSlng, this evening, my name for that
position has. without my knowledge, been
placed upon all the tickets that have fallen
under my observation, l feel II due 10 myself
and friends to yield 10 this fat,ering par
tsality which they have manifested towards
me, aud accordingly 1 hereby announce
myself candidate Tor that office. promising
you that, IL elected, viii rs heretofore, do
whatever may be able when representing
you in the city council, TO promote the ma
terial and best Interests Of Cailo.
WA. BUpER.
CAlRo, April IA, ls's.
We are authorized 10 announce W. &.
Carey as alderman for the First ward.
We are authorized 10 announce W. II.
Morris as candidate for alderman from the
fifth ward.
We are authorized to announce John Nc.
Z Even as a candidate for Alderman in the
Third ward.
"A We are authorized 10 announce =
Korremeyer as a candidate Tor alderman
y from the Third ward.
n We are authorized 10 4nnoune,
the name OF Hiram Bixby for alder
man In the First ward.
81 We are authorized 10 announce John II
Robinson as a candidate Tor alderman iron
VI sLe Fifth ward.
We are authorized to announce d.
" Foley as q csndidste for Alderman In tn,
q FOURTH ward.
n We are authorized 10 announce J. X. Gun
K niusham as q candidate for alderman In ID,
y First ward.
By authority we announce tina. VI. J. Nc
d. Cauley will be = candidate for alderman
from the Fourth ward at the spprosehin,
r. election.
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RIVER NEWS.

ARRIVED.
Steamer st Soseph, st Louis
Grand Tower, Memphis
Idlewild, Evansville
Pat Rogers, Memphis
l. Il Duffse, Pittsburg
II Bigley, n Orlean.
Glasgow, Hickman
Gam Roberts, st Louis
Mountain Oak, Mines
Capitol City, Vicksburg
Glencoe, N Orleans
Belfast, n Orleans
X A Bsbbage, PsducAh.
Illinois, Columbus
DEPARTED.
Steamer ST Joseph, Memphis
d" Grand Tower, st. Louis
Sam Brown, Pit,sburg
Idiewild, Evansville
Pat Rogers, Cincinnati
Z II Durfee, st. Louis
II Bigley, Pittsburg
Mountain Oak, coal minss
9 Capitol City, 81. Louis
Illinois, Columbus
Glencoe, 81. Louis
Belfast, St. Louis
CospITIoS OF THE RIVERS.
Here the Ohio commenced falling Sun
day, and is now eoirg down s . fair rate.
The Mississippi Was falling yesterday
White river has risen over afty feet, and
has played havoc with town or two.
Special dispatches to The BULLHrrs
report the condition Of the rivers .. vari
Gus places.
BUSINESS AND wxArHEa.
Business va middling brisk CO asidsr in 9
yesterday WAS Monday which Is always
the dulles. of the week. The atmosphere
was rather inclined to Be little warm yes.
tsrday, and towards night it commenced
raining.
MISCELLANEOUS.
The Bob Leo passed up Sunday Tying
ligh, and will probably stop at Evansville
for q load.
The Pa, Rogers had llis bales OF cot.
ton for Cincin natl.
The J. H. Bisioy had tow Of empty
bargss for Pi,tsburg,
iLe DAoUsSe sSoA Wv VI 'Se ~ aaS
cab and returned and will take some kind
Of . tow TO ST Louis.
The Capitol City passed up light, and
had mary . coon skim
Bob Baxter resigned his position ~ re-
csiving clerk on Phillips whsrfboat, and
left for 81. Louis on the Grand Tower.
The 81. Joseph had good trip for Mem.
phis and way points. We we're told that
Captain Grays ans watch which hangs in
front Of the Office will soon be taken from
the public gaze aud placed on the stop
shelf
The Glencoe and Belfast had only mod
crate trips Of freight, but plenty Of pa,-
sengsr.
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ICE CREAM SALOON.

As warm weather Is approaching the
lovers OF ice cream will be glad TO learn that
Me.sr-. saup a Clarkson have lifted up aud
reiurnished, in elegant style, their ice cream
parlors. Their mammoth soda fountain La.
also been put in running order. and nothing
is.wanting about the establishment to make
the pleasure and comfort Of their patrons
complete. 4-l5-tf
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A ARD,

CAIRO. April "A, 1873.
Mr.. EDiroR-A rumor has been circu.
lated on the street that I had Withdrawn
from the contest tor the Office Of police mag.
istraie. Such i not the fact. made every
exertion to ,duce the candidates to two,
but failing in that am ,tii. candidate. and
will use all honorable exertions to be
elected. aud will be thankful to my friend.
for any assistance they may render.
WN. =. PITCHER.
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Box OFFICE ATHESKuM.
CAIRO. Anril LIZ. IsI3

NAIhO, ApIII 10, IbIo. ]
To A. II. Stafford. Or. G. W. Dunning, Alex,
n. Irwin. II. Halliday and many others:
GENTLEMES-Yourv very kind and fatter-
we'll benefit. 10 take place on Wednesday
next, April Is. ls13," came duly to hand,
and is most gratefully accepted. Coming
a. il does FRI IN so many Of my friends, old
and new, allow me TO thank you most
kindly for the very fstterng enconiums ex-
pressed therein. and rest assured, gentlemen,
them. Wherever may go shall carry with
me many. many happy recollections of the
kindness received at Your hands.
am. gentlemen, your most obedient serv.
ant. KATIE PUTNAM.
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A very desirable summer residence, stu.
sted In the town Of Anna, lllinois, going by
the name OF the "Fsrin property" The
house has six large rooms, good cistern,
and suitable olthouses. This properly I,
now offered tor sale Al = bargain. Terms
cash. Apply 10 &. scHIcE, Anna, Ills.
orto N. n. FARM, Hinklsyiils, Ky.
<-tr2w.s
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In order 10 prevent misunderstanding
please announce that am not candidate
for aidermsu. Should even be elected. 4
could not possibly spare the time necessary
to the proper discharge of the dutie, Of the
position. aud consequently in Justice TO my.
self and the public, am forced TO peremp-
torily decline having my name used in con.
nection with the ofiicc.
Respectfully, JOINS q. H,RuAN.
April IL. ls-3.
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TE> TIMONIAL BENkEIr.

0ATEU, III, NpFII II, $50.
Miss KATIE PUTNAM: UNDERSTANDING
that your present season among your oil
friends will terminate on Wednesday even.
ing, April 10, We are DESTROYS OF proving to
YOU our admiration OF your ability Ii. an
sriiste in the profession you have selected
and so justly adorn, and our high estimate Of
your private and social worth rs a lady, by
rendering to you benefit. TO take place on
"Wednesday evening. April 10, 1873. your
farewell night, which We will endesvor 90
make q substantial token OF our esteem and
regard. Collecting an early answer We re.
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FOR CITY TREASURER.

We are authorisedto announce Mr.. James
A. Phillis . candidate for the ONCE OF city
treasurer, at the ensuing municipal election.
We sre authorized to announce that Rob't
A. Cunningham viii be . candidate for re-
election TO the Once Of city treasurer, at the
ensuing municipal election.
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CARD.

EDITOR BuLLETIS-You will please an
ncunce that atm no longer q candidate for
the Office OF police magistrate. To those
friends who have generously worked foe me
during the time of my candidacy. I wish to
return my sincere thanks, and assure them
shsll ever be grateful for their efforts in nv
behalf. Respectfully. CH,s. MEaSrR.
CAIRO, April H. lS-3
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Mr.. Hiram Bixby Is announced as a candi-
date for alderman from the First ward. Mr.
Bixby is live business man, = citizen
whose character is above reproach and
whose energy is unhagging. As an alder.
man, he would work for the good OF Cairo
without ceasing.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-04-15

The voters to-day should make q careful
survey OF the field and choose good candi-
dates 10 vote for for aldermen. IL Is highly
important that there should be good board
Of aldermen, men who win be alive TO the
interests OF the city, and capable OF dealing
wisely with all questions which affect her
interests.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-04-15

Mr. Charles Mehner has withdrawn from
the contest for police magistrate, and so IN.
forms his friends in card which we pub.
lsh in another place in this mornings BuL.
LETIS. The contest for police magistrate IL
now narrowed down 10 Ryan, Pitcher
shannessy, Mckenzie and Bird,
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NEW GOODS.

MIR. Anna Lang on Eighth street, between
Commercial and Washington avenues, has
just opened out stock OF new and fashion
able millinery goods. She has one hundred
and iifty diaeren Mt style. Of hats and bonneis,
beside large assortment OF ribbons, flow.
ers and notions OF all sorts. all OF which vii
be sold at the lowest prices.
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CHANGE OF PRopRlEToRs.

hessrs. ,teasala and Lane have purchased
from Mr.. Michael Coyne the Crystal saloon.
and viii hereafter conduct the business OF
that establishment ia arst-class style. They
are both clever gentlemen. aud thoroughly
understand the business in which they are
engaged. Ais II.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-04-15

We are the sole agent for the sale of Mus
sons pure cider vinegar, made on hi. farm
at Cobdon, Illinois, put up In convenien,
sized packages for family use, and every
package warranted pure.
A-i3u If. CoFrEY, PACE Co..
No. 81 Ohm Lava
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Mr.. Henry Winter is the nominee OF no.
body-he is running on his own hook, and
in opposition TO Col. Wood, who was nomi.
mated by one Of the largest gatherings OF
citizens ever assembled In Cairo for .imi.
| lar pufro..
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-04-15

A large number Of Mound City people will
be in attendance at the benefit Of Miss Katie
Putnam on Wednesday evening. A special
train has been chartered to convey them TO
Cairo, and return them TO Mound City the
same night. A letter to the management Of
the troupe bespeaking seats for the party
was received yesterday.
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FOR SALE.
FRUIT FARM AND GARDEN SPOT.

The north part Of section IS, 7 10, south
range l west, in Pulaski county, one mile
north OF Mounds Junction, two miles south
OF villa Ridge, and four miles northwest Of
Mound City, containing sixty-dve acres,
iorty.dye Of which is improved and under
fence, with a stream OF spring water running
through the same.
Upon the premises IL new frame house,
built the past year, and four tenement
houses. Also fruit trees OF every variety,
many in bearing, and 8 vineyard OF 400 vines
In full bearing.
The above premises Is one OF the most de.
sirabls for gardening purposes In Southern
Illinois. Title perfect. Apply to
%-lS-6t WIN. =. PITCHER.
Cairo, Illinois.
DRY GOODS REMOVAL.
Stuart 4 Gholson viii open business in the
store lately occupied by Blum 4 Amson, on
Eighth street, on Monday. April IA, upon
which occasion they will show an entirely
new line OF spring and summer goods,
among when many special bargains will be
found. To our old customers, and TO all
who may favor us with their patronage, We
promise the lowest price made by any house
in this market. Our one price cash system
viii be strictly maintained.
trll.st sTuART 4 GaoIsoS,
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Officers whiteamp and Martin yesterday
arrested negro for stealing pair Of shoe.
from the store OF Mr.. sief kie, on Ohio leyee.
A preliminary hearing OF the case was post.
poned for several days. In the meantime
the thief was confined in the county jail.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-04-15

Circuit covrtls .till in session. and will
probably get through with the criminal
docket during the next two or three days,
when the civil docket viii be taken up and
disposed Of a. soon as possible.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-04-15

Business in the police court was not live
ly yesterday. one or two cases OF plain
drunk" aud the tining of one man for hight.
Ing constituted the business Of tie day.
His Honor Judge shannessy presided.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-04-15

Judge Bross is In Chicago. attending to
business in connection with the grand
lodge Of odd.fellows Of the state Of Illinois.
Of which he 10 grand master.
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REMOVAL OF A DRY GOODS AND
CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT.

iNL NV A. VI - UNI oooD> AMI
CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT.
Me,srs. Blum i Amson would respectfully
inform the puzzle that they will remove their
stock Of general merchandise from Eighth
street TO the store room No. li2, Commercial
avenue, one door above Elliott & Hsythorn's,
and will, on Monday April IA. be prepared to
display at their new place Of business very
large and well-assorted stock Of dry goods,
clothing. ETC., to which they invite all their
old customers and many new ones, TO call
aud examine for themselves. 4-ll-Gt
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b. NJ. Ward is now ~ epsred to deliver the
best OF sawed and split hickory wood to any
part Of the city. ALEC oil kin .of wood snd
coal always on hand. s.25 II.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-04-15

The cause OF the fire alarm last night wa.
caused by the explosion OF kerosene lamp
in the job Office OF MIR. Bowen. No damage
was done by the explosion.
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In another column appears the correspon.
dence between citizens Of Cairo and Miss
Katie Putnam, relative to a benefit for the
latter,
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-04-15

The municipal election takes place to-day.
Our citizens have an opportunity OF elec,ing
ss mayor aman Of known integrity. ability
and industry--a man Of the people. the citi-
zeps' candidate. Col. Wood.
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The place 70 buywil paper and window
shades IL No. . sixth street, opposite Win
tsr's block, where you can buy cheaper
shss ssy plsss N The city. n. Aua v
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Excitement over the election ran high yes.
terdsy. The friends OF the various candi-
dates were a. busy az bees, and cigar> and
"the drinks" were set up freely.
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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

will sell LOT numbered u in block 40, iirst
addition, fronting on Twentieth street. My
house now standing on said lot will be moved.
leaving good brick cellar, cisiern aud out.
houses. For particular. enquire at my shop
on Twentieth street. WV. EHLERs.
.s-isdlfn
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A A regular cow ,cstion Of Cairo
Ny chapter No. Il Il. A. NJ, win be held
/Nst Masonic ball this Tuesday evening
At O. O'Clock. Visiting companions are cor.
daily invited =. KoRsMEYER sec'y
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There was q special meeting OF the city
council last night. The proceedings viii be
published In Thursday mornings paper.
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FOR RENT.

A neat cottage and two lots, located on
the corner Of Division street and Washing
ton avenue. For terms, ETC., enquire at the
corner Of Fifteenth street and Commercial
avenue Of r. O'CALLAHAN.
40 r.
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Yesterday in the sun and this morning in
The BULLETIN. DR.. Smith announced his
withdrawal xs candidate for mayor.
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Hon. II. Watson Webb is treating his resi-
dence to q new coat ofpaint. When finished
II will present handsome appearance.
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Stuart Gholson have removed TO the
store formerly occupied by Blum 4 Amson
on Eighth street.
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TOR CITY ATTORNEY.

We are authorized 10 announce II. Wat
son Webb As candidate for the ONCE OF
city attorney q, the approaching municipal
election.
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The withdrsalof DR.. smith as candidate
for mayor, leaves three gentlemen in the
field, Col. Wood, Mr.. Swsyne and Mr.. Win.
ter. II ia generally admitted, even by Mr.
swsyne's friends, that he has not developed
much strength, and, clever gentleman and
good citizen Is he ia, he stands very little
chance Of being elected. The contest is be.
tween Col. Wood and Mr. Winter, and
voters must choose between these two
which they desire TO see placed in the most
| important Office in the city's gift.
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on sunday morning, we used our columns
rather extensively TO state reasons why Mr..
Henry Winter ought not to be elected to the
msyors!ty OF Cairo. These reasons were
neither uncomfortable in number nor
weight. They might be urged with as
much proprieiy to-day as on sunday, bu,
having perpetusted them In prlnters's ink,
We consider 1t unnecessary to repeat them
or add many others, which could be done II
1t were necessary. We propose to occupy
our columns this morning with reasons why
the election OF Col. Wood should be made
the object Of our citizens to-day.
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Mr.. Alex. II. Irwin Is announced In this
mornings BULLETIN asa candidate Tor al.
derinsn from the Second ward. Mr.. Irwin il
weI.known 10 the people OF Cairo IS an in.
telligent, honest and honorable citizen.
Should he be elected, as he most probably
will be. we have great confidence that he
will take an active part In city sffsirs, and
In this as in every other capacity in which
he hs. served the people. prove himself .
valuable public servant lie has hosts OF
friends, and every one OF them will he graft.
| fed 10 hear Of biz election.
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n A sick man, said to have the smallpox,
wxs yesterday sent 70 the hospital by tie
es,stOm-house officials.
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Envelopes furnished and printed at the
lBULLETIS OFFICE at " to ~ per thousand
3-29u
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Finy thousand envelope. just received Al
the BULLETIN Office. Il
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just received and for sale, 100 bbls Rswl's
Jennet' apples. CoFPEY, PACE & Co.
<-I3 81
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CAIRO AND ViNCESNEs RAlRoAD.
Trains now leave Cairo and Mound City a.
follows
Leave Cairo. Leave Mound City.
.:io AIN. ,:lOa.m.
II IN. las pun.
5:l5 pm. $50 -
CHAs. o. wooD, Gen1 Ticket Ag't.
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LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.

u. 8. $40. SER, OBsvhvrR's orytcs. !
CArRo. April IA, ISIS, i0:ii Pun. ]
Barometer 2s:ss.
Thernometef 90 degrees.
Wild southwest, velocity miles per hour.
Weather, heavy rain.
Maximum temperature last "a hours, .,
. p. N, ~ degrees.
Aini,uum temperature, last "a hours, al
,. N, % degrees.
Prevailing wind last "a hours, south.
Total number Of miles wind travelled, last
- hours, 2S3.
DAVID W. HaRSrTT. Observer.
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A GOOD BARGAIN.

VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1873-05-09

"Entre los libertos hay hombres
trahaadores y honrados que de bue-
ma CANA Sc contratarian con sus anti
gues amos con mdtuo provecho, Pero
aquf, como en- todos los pueblos de
campo, nay una docena de mulaticos
8 CRITICS de levita que estan hacienda
mas da1o a la production que la mis-
ma ley de abolicion. Estos dan peril
dos consoles q los libertos, Sc consti-
tuyen en- agentes suyos para buscar-
les contrata en- las poblaciones y sa-
carlos de la agricultural; les hacen Gre
er que llegaran los libertos a ser en-
breve mas que los amos y hasta 81
mulan contratos para que cada cual
pueda eDtregarse la vagancia con
permiso de su nuevo amo que suele
ser tambien vago de profession. Con el
nombre lie encGbexados hay otra clase
de expenditures que viven del traba
10 ajeno siempre, pues cuando ganan
hacienda tareas sacan su ganancia del
sudor de los que con ellos Sc contra
tan y cuando pierden ell hacendado
paga. Estos contratan a cuanto liber-
to Sc les presenta alquilAndolos por
su cuenta. De modo que los CRITICS
y los encabexados nos llevan casi todos
los trabajadores y nuestros capitales
qusdan enterrados en- ell campo. Yo
creo que ell Excmo. Sr. Gobernador
Superior Civil debe ignorar estos abu-
SOS. 70 creo que prestarfa U. gran
servicio al pats hacienda que por con-
ducto de su digno peri6dico llegasen
las quejas del hacendado 4 conoci-
miento de quien puede remediar sus
males. Hay una gran tendencia sa
car los libertos del campo para lie
varlos a las poblaciones."
Bien dice EI DerecAo, por mas que
luego quiera con razones de ide6Iogo
explicar y cohonestar ell malestar
que sufren la agriculture y ell conner
clio.
"Los intereses particulares sufren
al presente y parecen sacramento
amenazados por un porvenir no re
moto: los esplritus estan a punto de
decaer."