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what it was 20 years ago, and as t~an-stuffs
have risen in price and demand in the same
ratio, something might be made out of trees
furnishing tannin, and it wouldlperhaps be inter-
estng and profitable to draw attention to the
Divi-Divi (C@Salpinia Coriaria), another tree
that could be planted in this island with the
very best prospect of growing, and yielding a
good return, from its containing a large percent
age of the article. The pod Of this tree is
bought in Europe and America at 800 to sos
per ton, as it contains more tanning matter
than even the best of Oak bark.
According to the authority of Milligan and
Downing, quoted by professor H. Dussauoe,
Chemist, lately ofthe Laboratories of the French
Government, it contains $3.50 pr. cent. tannin,
whereas young spring-cut oak bark only con-
tains 20 per cent, and coIored or middle bark
only 4 per cent.
There exist a few specimens of this vaIua-
able tree already in the island, and in St Tho
mas, | believe, it grows more commonly.
As the seed is quite hard, it must be soaked
in water mixed with white lime or wood ashes
until it is soft, before planting.
The tree forms ultimately a pretty large
crown, so that the planting must not be too
close, say about 10 or 12 feet apart.
On grass and pasture land, and all private
roadsides, it would be of great value for its
shade and the revenue it would ultimately
give.
remain yours respectfully,
, 1874-02-14
S.

ST. THOMAS STATION, 9th Feb. 1874.
LONDON, Jan. 27th.-Despatches from Su-
matra announce Kraton. the principal Achee-
nese stronghold, captured-Dutch loss small
DIR. Livingstone is believed to have died in
June=Elections, England, in February-NO-
Ian, secretary of Irish amnesty association, in
tends contesting election of Gladstone for
Greenwich.-Arch declines to stand for Biz
mlngham
LONDON, Jany. 31st.-Conservative candidate
for Abingdon mobbed yesterday-RObock adj
dressed a meeting at Sheffield in favor of com
pulsory education Lord mayor of London is
announced as a candidate for FinSbury=Cush-
ing will represent United States in Madrid in
February.
PoRTo Rico, Feb. 6th.-On the 18th instant
the new Governor of Porto Rico dissolved the
whole of the provincial deputies who had been
by minority on 18th Dot. last, and HIM
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self appointed others in their places. On the
9TH he dissolved the corporation and municipal
authorities throughout the whole island, ap-
pointing new ones in their stead. The changes
were received by the population with great
enthusiasm. No disturbances.-U. S. Steamer
of war Worcester" carrying Admiral flag,
arrived here this morning.
ST.. THOMAS STATION, 18th Feby.
LONDON, Jan, 3Oth.-B. light, Dixon and
Muntroy returned for Birmingham without OPP
position. Nolan retired. Disorderly meeting
in Deptford. Disturbances unprecedented in
Greenwich yesterday.
LONDON, Feb. 2nd.-E9glish advance guard
thirteen miles beyond the river Prah 1st Janu-
airy. Ashantees asking for peace. WOlSeley
will only treat with King at Coomassie.
Rumoured Sultan Of Atcheen is dead Cho-
lera deaths during week Sc.
Elections-25 liberals aud 81 Conservatives
returned.
Large fire in Constantinople. 900 houses de-
stroyed, including residence of the Grand
Vizier.
Baron Rothschild is seriously i'll.
New YORK, End Feb.-Rentes in Paris,
584. Crystal sugar 81. Flour Sc "a 100.
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of men who, from their political position and
capacity, enjoy bis confidence, declined, as
above said, in the most fattering terms to the
Ministers, to accept their resignation.
, 1874-02-14

To THE EDIroR OF THE 'ST. CROIX AVIS"
Sir,
In your valuable paper of the 28th ultp
1 observe the Tibet Tree mentioned by one
of your correspondents, as one OF the trees We
ought to plant, and among the many excellent
qualities which recommend it, is also that Of
its containing tannin.
AS the consumption of leather is now double
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-17
TIE TEERERONEE WAR.

Oar readers will please take notice that
there is 10 war in Terrebonne parish. At
least there is not such mafshaling of hos
tile forces, or march of armed men under
warlike banners as our sensation creating
contemporaries have endeavored to make
out. There is an unfortunate conflict be.
tween ca ital and labor. such as has
appeared in other parts of the industrial
organization to obtain concerted action
fot what they doubtless believe common
interest. The planters wish to establish
the rate Of wages pc: month at q point
below what the laborers generally are TN.
willing to accept. The latter have, SO far
at least, confined their action to prevent.
ing, either by means Of persuasion or
threats, those who are disposed to work at
the reduction, from doing so. This is the
customary practice in all cases Of strikes.
The laborers' unions have no other means
of carrying out the regulations adopted by
them. We have not heard that any force
is to be employed against the planters
themselves. Individual cases 0. collision
may happen here and there, but they will
arise from personal misunderstanding.
The Governor has nothing to do with
any question growing out Of these I'M
happy differences, except to keep the
peace. He has sent force to the scene
o: the reported disturbances. not for the
purpose of compelling the planters to &C.
cede to the demands Of the laborers. nor
to see that the latter so to work for such
as may be offered them. He is charged
with the duty OF keeping the peace. and
has instructed the officers ia charge of the
militia accordingly. Il q man wishes to
work on a plantation for his board and
clio hes. or for nothing st al. it will be
the duty Of the State authorities to pro-
lee. hin. in carrying out Lis whim. Other
p!oy force 10 turn him from his purpose.
IN Ike manner, if lie does not choose to
work a: all, OF an: price. he being
freeman must be conceded the privilege
OF disposing of his tine in accordance
with his own sense Of his interests. The
executive authority {: the State has
i.o.hing whatever TO do with the disputes
between private parties. I: en- do nothing
bu. keep the peace. in which it is not hos.
till 70 any one disposed to be peacea6le.
Doubtless there has been more noise and
terror than the case called for. but We
have no reason TO apprehend there will be
any serious trouble, nor will there be any
heavy fighting or much occasion for any
thing more than the moral force derived
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-17

The following Is the Programme CT the Fair, both
of the very attractive tables. also Of the fair
ladies' who have so kindly volunteered :heir ser.
vices for the occasion.
SANCTUARY SOCIETY TABLE.
Presided oveS b2 the officers OF the Sanctuary
Society.
TIE GOVBRSOR'S TABLE.
By Ames. Pr. ard e. ?. Herwig and Miss Ki.sela.
ST. THERESA'S TABLE,
BY Mrs. FInnegan.
ST. PATRICK'S TABLE.
By Mrs. Harris. Mrs. Murphy and Mrs. Houston.
ST. ALPHoNsUS TABLE,
80 Mrs Fitzgerald and Mrs. BagaY.
THB HARP OF ERIN TABLE,
gy Mrs MANSFIELD, Mrs. Rice, Mrs Morgan. Mrs.
Hogan. Mrs. McCluskey and Mrs. strong.
MORNING STAR TABLE.
By Mrs. Wilcox, s.iss Burns and Miss Richardson
THE HIBERNIA TABLE,
B! Mrs. McCune. Mrs. Conway and Miss D. Ks nnedy.
THB CRESCENT CITY TABLE,
By Mrs. DR.. FolwelI, Mrs. 7. Gilmore and Mrs DR..
Brckell.
We know that che friends of st Patrick's Church
vii he p eased with u e above list Of ladies, who
have been 1t ect, 70 do The honoTs OF the coming
Faiy al their respective tables. The well known
hospitality. bilty. beauty ard talent of these
far chan pions in tire cause OF charity, place the
success. 9! the uDd. rtakh beyond doubt. and
will make il ore Of the most brilliant and enjoya-
bl. socIG! tnteri ailments ever gwen III New Or
leans ". are sure that their friends, and all who
" 81 to forward good works, will rally to their
support and make tie Far brilliant fe:e from
the opening 30 its close.
AIMING the friendly contests, many Of them
already being energetcailv can vas ed. we can no.
tice only few. HORSE AND BUGGY. for which
the Hon Mayor Wit and the popular District
ATTORNEY John McPhesin, are the contestants
General Badger and Nj. John o'Neil are also in
the field tor "a Patent Lever GOLD WATCH AND
CHAIN. Tha tue sfilful General viii outmaueu-
yre the flvoIile Of BEaDch NO. of Hibsrnian Be-
.eyolent aud 3iutual AID Association would be dit
fcult to decide. The contest Will be sharp ore.
both popular. and count tier friends by the
host.
splendid HORSE Is also tip for contest among
fiie BOYS but " no has thrown down the glove
We are not as yet in position TO state
magnificent richly wrought SILVER PUNCH
BOWL is causing great excitement among the
many friends OF the three popular contestants, viz:
Aessrs W. Conway, S. McNaInara, and II. Cassidy.
Who viii prove tie victor, Is most difficult to
state.
lady's valuable GOLD WATCH Is also UP for
contest ut St TheIesas table. 2sli tn
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-17

The Boston 4drertiser thinks that tItz
::ohn Porter's request to have his case re-
opened is reasonable, saying: ~ soldier
eff General porters fame and services
ought not TO be permitted TO suner nnder
an inexorable condo mnation. 1t there Is
probable cause for believing the new eVI'
slence he is prepared to produce would al
feet the judgment of his honorable com
paniors in arms, 10 them it shosld be sub
mit.sls'
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-17

An exchange is ungallant enough to say
that if the Duke of Edinburg's bride sis as
lovely as the Dsnish lady whom his
brother, the Prince of Wales, married, the
Queen Of England may be proud Of her
daughtersin-law. if she can not boast of the
good looks of her own girls. rs she certainly
car not. with TRUTH
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-17
WHERE ABE THOSE, Thy ACCUsERs 2"

WHERE ARE THOSE, Thy ACCUsERs 2"
During the past years We have had the
New Orleans Times, under various edi-
torial administrations, and the Picdylne,
in a procession of conductors as long and
as gloomy as that which appalled,
Macbeth, denouncing the Republican
party for alleged misconduct. They as
organs of the Fusion and confusion
cligues of the city politicians have espe-
cially reproached the Republican Legisla-
tire with failure to restrain appropria-
tons and to reform certain opportunities
of official abuse. Well, the Republican
party of its own notion and sense Of right
has instituted these very reforms. 1t
has periodically consented to renounce
these opportunities of advantage, and Ii
daily and deliberately reviewing the laws
and action of official incumbents to see
wherein the Stale government may be
made more economical, more responsible
and more satisfactory to all citizens, with
out regard to wealth or poverty, color or
condition. Do we find these intolerant
organs content with the contamination of
common design? Are they engaged in
discussing measures whereby these re-
forms may be carried out? Apparently
Enot They denounce General Grant as a
tyrant, Congress as a nest of corruption,
tn 9 negroes as band Of bloody and tur
bulent savages, and demand a new cleo
ton, that the State government shall be
turned over 10 the fusion orators and
editors.
We demand, then, TO know where are
the accusers Of the Republican party +?
Why do they not come forward and aid in
the reforms which they regard so indis-
pensable? We have small suspicion that
our Fusion friends are getting little more
than they bargained for. 1. The proposal
to cut down tho State debt TO half, and
to fund it at six per cent interest, does not
suit certain Fusion bondholders. The
refusal to fund the certificates and war.
rants without scrutiny is not acceptable to
capitalists who may have bought these
floating memoranda of public in
solvency at a very low rate. and
may wish to legitimate them in brand
new State bond. Then there is a proposal
to repeal and abolish all official fees. and
pay all officers a salary. Our Fusion
clerks and sheriff. will not like this style
Of reform at all. Even the new election
seems to have lost its consequence. with
the growing Indifference Of the Reputli-
cans. 4 new election would result in the
undoubted success Of the Republican
party. 1t would, as 70 the Legislature.
merely anticipate the November election
in June. The Republican Legislature
would lose nothing except possible spe.
cial session. The Fusionists would lose
their capital Of complaint that the Repub-
licans obstruct the wish OF the people.
Taking all these facts and !easons TO-
gether. we wish to know why our accusers
do not aid in the reforms which they were
dying to execute? We begin to believe
that they are afraid these reforms ieiH be
made. Come out. gentlemen. BE indie
pendent of the brokers and sheriffs, and
let US know how you stand on the great
questions Of State debt. interest and Off
cial fees. These are the State issues of
the day. How stand you upon them:
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-17

Benjamin +. Evans, of Charleston, South
Carolina, who had charge of printing the
Confederate money during the war, has Just
died His life, while at work fSr the rebels,
was full of adventures. He was obliged to
import his machinery and skilled labor
from England, via Mexico and the West
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-17

Mc. Baker, inspector OF factories in Esq
:aud, notices in his report. recently issued.
shat gas engines are coming into use in
.arious trades, particularly for small letter
dress printers and ribbon weavers. IL Ia b
cheap and easily applied motive power
whenever solid foundation for the engine
.nn he obtained
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-17
NEW ORLEANS REPUBLICAN, SATURDAY, JANUARY II, 1874

from good counsel A State that can look
with calmness upon the Grant massacre
is in little danger Of being convulsed over
a local dispute about the rate of wages,
in which neither party desires fatal re-
suit.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-17

The st. Louis Republican notices the ar
rival in that CITY of Captain W. M. Connor,
secretary Of the Louisiana Jockey Club Of
New Orleans, and states that she comes
with authority to reduce the railroad fare
sor visitors to Mardi Gras."
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-17

The proprietor of n pension, located at
Mentone. Italy. aavertises in late number
of the Swiss Times that he has Learned of
che art to make buckwheat cakes and fish
balls at the Hotel de la Paix, Geneva, III
true American style"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-17

Trout breeding on an extensive scale has
become an established enterprise near ne"
Bedford, Massachusetts. A Matching house
has been constructed with capacity OF
400, 600 eggs.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-17

Tue prettiest woman in Washington this
winter, it is said, is the wife of Senator Dor
sey, Of Arkansas. She is described as
Spanish looking beauty, with very long
black lashes. dark eyes, and rather small
sidy figure
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-17

Bishop NJ. Simpson, of the Methodist Epis
copal Church. is in this city, on his way to
Mexico, where he goes at the request of the
Mexican government, to examine the mis-
eiops established by his church.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-17

The whole number Of Methodist churches
"a Boston, not including the territory re-
Gently acquired by annexation, is eighteen
The tota! membership, in round numbers. ID
1000, besides 400 probstioners.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-17

A Kansas paper, which finds it expedient
90 avoid personalities, says: mrs. Gurhsey'
Of Fort Scott, recently fred at some bur-
glars, and next day one of the aldermen
lad his al 10 amputated."
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-17

A Pennsylvania constable, who believes
10 calling on business men during business
hours, served notice on clergyman one
evening while no was in the pulpit. holding
religious services.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-17

Edmund About writes to the At.enGum:
The grand style, the beautiful form.
ample. rich and luminous is hardly any
longer to be found except in the novels OF
George Sand.n
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-17

Those eminent divines Of the Methodist
Church, Bishops Simpson and Merrill, are
IN our city, and received last evening, at the
residence of Rev. DIR. Hartzell, quite mum
DER of their friends and admirers
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-17

A CLERGYMAN at Hazleton, Pennsylvania,
recently appended a note~to wedding
notice in local paper, announcing that 1t
was the nine hundred and ninety-Iinth
s.nuple he had married.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-17

II is full vindication of Providence that
everv man may choose God for hi, friend
and portion, if he pleases; and that so few
do is full proof of the blindness. corrup.
ton and degeneracy Of mankind.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-17

Miss Tennie Clatin lately appeared in
Hartford as Portid, in the Merchant OF
Venice" and made % poor show as An
actress.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-17

The orange and lemon crop in the LOS
Angeles district, California, 10 reported 10
be very fine this year.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-17

Kew West. Florida, is said to be the only
place in the United States when never hA7
frost. and which produces cocoa-nuts.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-17

The fifteenth anniversary ball OF the
Louisiana Mechanics Society VIII be given
at Perfect Union Hall, on Rampant street,
this evening.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-17

A girl, hearing her mistress ask her hus'
band to bring "Dombey and Son" with him
when he came home to dinner, set two extra
mates for the expected guests.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-17

Red (all wooD Shaker flannel unoefshir's
and drawers for I'll 50, at darthwaite'
Lewis g. Miller's, No. 100 Common street.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-17

The Boston Post say 8 that when you want
TO delicately hint that man plays POKER
sav che has several irons in the fire."
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-17

Messrs. Alexander Davidson and Bernard
Stuve, of Springfield, are preparing Tor pub
LEGATION history Of the State of Illinois,
rom l613 to 1873
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-17

II will be interesting to many to know
hat the Kansas Pacific railway will carry
ttock hogs into the country it runs To rough
at half tariff rates.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-17

A Harvard professor has decided that
higher than Gilderoy's kite" Is anything
over mile high.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-17

Fernando Woods dog first growled at
Caleb Gushing, and now every oody mas
fling at him.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-17

Garthwaite, Lewis g. Miller are still sell
ing clothing at cost. for cash. az NO IVY
Common street.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-17

The Picayune is mistaken as 10 the
position of the ssoflic ial Journal in one
res. ect. We do not consider it foolish to
expect the truth from Republican. We
only wonder what use the Picayune can
have 70. the article after it finds il. The
surprising statement is made:
We often ask Republicans for inforIrs.
ton, and have generally been rewarded with
courtesy and facts.
OF course. BE: VIVA: became c. the
factss
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-17

in their might and condemned Tweed and
Connolly and Cakes Ames and all their
associates in iniquity. They now grasp
the public robbers Of land grants. and the
monopolists of freight exactions. As the
people have always conquered in their war
with the corruptionists, we have entire
confidence that they will make the same
reforms and justify them by the same sys-
tens which have been so successfully
adopted elsewhere.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-17

During the frat six months Of 1873, there
,,.ra 5ast borses killed for food in Paris
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-17
NOTARIES.
INSURANCE.

A MERICAN MUTUAL INSURANCE
AS IATION
OF NEW ORLEANS.
o3..... Commercial Place. 2J
FIRST ANNUAL STATEMENT.
In conformity with The requirements OF their
charter, the Association publish the following
state nent:
Premiums policies issued ........... 451,li3 GO
Bills receivable short time, secured.... l,352 Is
Office furniture. ........................ 1,25O 90
Cash in bank and on hand. 2,i6i OIL
Bulls receivable. stock notes 229 go %
Total assets...................... $ 295, l66 Is
LIABILITIES.
Premiums collected. S39,572 IS
Premiums unsolicited. Observation-Disclosures. $3.50 IS
Return premiums, discounts and rein
surance.. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. 1899 81
Commissions and salaries. ............. 1876 81
Expense, rent taxes, stationery and ad
vertlslng ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 1884 ~
Fire losses paid Observation-Disclosures. la BOZ Sc
Fire losses adjusted not due. .......... $3.50 90
Cash paid On stock 2l,74o 90
Total liabilities ...................Sll9, 1897 30
Nct iI0,loS
The above statement is a just true and correct
transcript from the books of the association.
s. Z. LOEB, President.
4. IEyEH. Secretary.
Sworn 10 AID subscribed before ne this ;oIr.
teea.a day o: January. 1874.
ABEL DREYgOrS. Notary Public.
At special meeting, held in conformity with
the charter. the first Mond ~ in January, 1874
Mr.. S. f. Loeb, president and Il. Meyer. secretary
were reelected unan rnously.
Trustees.
+. HOLLASDER. WILLIAM LbOEA RI
7. BELIEG, WILLIAM EBERT.
s. L. LOBB, NJ. AZCOEA.
Z. SCHONMANS, 4. J. MUIR,
P. BLAISR, J. LEVY,
?. s. ANDERSON. WILLIAM BRAUN, JR
II. HAFNER, JACOB Won HOyEN,
JACOB ALT, j. NJ. BBGUB,
HUGO R8DWIIZ JOSEPH BgAyDNRR.
At the FIRST regular monthly meeting Of the
Board of Trustees it resolved that an interest
of ten per cent the capital stock be paid In
cash on and after the fifteenth day of February
next. p. METER Secretary
iai5 2rI
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-17

What are we to say Of the messages of
those ante belluM Governors, which were
most largely devoted to the discussion OF
federal atfairs3-Pica5unc.
Well, we say that it would have been
better for the South, perhaps, If their au-
thors had attended more closely 10 their
own business, and left to wiser heads and
more patriotic hearts the business
they were too fond of dabbling in,
but never could comprehend. a not
able instance occurs to us. Some time
during the fall Of 1859 the Gov
errors of three Southern States. South
Carolina, Georgia, and, we believe. Ala
bama, held high counsel together and
grasely proposed to blockade the Missis-
sippi river. both above this city. and at
the mouth, against all Yankee steamboats,,
ships and goods. The proposition was
too absurd even for our Southernized
Yankee merchants of that day, and so it
was laughed down. When man is fool
ish or impairment, it makes very little diff
ference what position he occupies. except
that the higher up be is the larger be.
comes his audience.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-17
are men OF the times.

Buffalo, New York, has 3l,Ooo CATHOLICS