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INSURANCE.
vCWENTY.FIFTH ANNUAL
STAT EMENT
TH0
CRESCENT MUTUAL INSURANCE. COAPANE.
May %3, 1874.

CAKSCENT MUTUAL INSURANCE. CO1PANS.
May x3. 1874.
1otai grses premiums tor year ending
April 30. 1874. 500, So 81
return premiums.... ............. Haso y
Less losses paid and ssti
m0tets. 3. 80 s..s..s. &lSoST0o ~
Less taxes, discount in lieu Ut
participation interest on
capital less discount. etc. ~. SO 0e~s56 nj u
Net Profits. s....s.s.s..s..s..s So, 100 y
Total gross assets Of compauy..... Es2,649 -
The Board of Trustees resolved that alter pay
ting the fourth quarterly interest at two and haf
per cent on the capital stock Of the company, tAe$
dividend of TWENTY-FIVE PER CENT Be- paid
in cash and after the twenty third day II JanN
next. to those parties insurinR Vith the company
entitled to geceivs the same.
TRUSTEES.
Thomas 4. Adams, Samuel 3. NevsaaA
Samuel H. Kennedy, c. Buddeoke,
John Phelps, 4. g. Ober.
Adam Thomson, Henry AbrahAan,
r. N. Strang. Victor Meyer,
Joseph Bowling. Edward J. Gay,
John n. HandIdg6t Simon Hernsheiul
Simon FOrchelmeSs Joseph B. W0nos
B. B. Post. a. Levi.
Edward PlsburS. John K. King,
Charles 4. Stay back, Frederick Sameodoqb,
David Wallace. I. l.. Harris,
Andrew Stewart. Joseph Ntones
THOMAS A. ADAMS VyeGdede
HEvRY '. 0GoKN. Secretary.
My29 Su W Ma lU
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ap. NJ. y. Conway. writing from London.
distributes the following anecdote to the
Drawer" Of Harpcr's Monthly: "a famous
ssa.lss. was busily writing letter u ia
-ssei in hi. Office, when well dressed
x,-s,c.r entered. ..Takc Il chair. sir.
s'.ssc." Gays the banker. ''and l WALL 'lHi."
AZ .aster in q moment" ''Do You know
,e7:., a,n sir :" erie. the ssranse drawing
Srmseif w, Il All Lord 1890. minister 1lenI
ys.entiary 70 ----." etc. 'Oh: are YOU.
;at:eed." was the bankers reply. "TAeH.
yy,y take two char..'
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s1.a co,rical Jonah who made tho whale
Ssagh and let him out vas 'ro" '''ino'S'
&6a was Joliet man.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-10-31

when . man comes to know that he don
saox everything. he then becomes w'se'
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-10-31

n White League politics mere stage
ss.,a. a worth thousand facts.
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Under Act No. 81, Session Of 1874.

"For the amendment 70 article seventeen reiar
tive TO the day OF electng Representatives." or
Against the amendment to article seventeen
relative to the day of electing Representatives"
And whereas. II is made the duty of the Governor,
3: least six weeks before every general election to
issue his proclamation giving notice thereos ~
publication in the official jour ns!.
Now. therefore. !. William p. Kellogg. Governor
Of ths state OF Louisiana. issue this my
proclamation. notifying the qualified voters
throughout the State Of ehe election aforesaid.
and commanding all Supervisors Of RAgistra-
ton, Commissioners OF Election and sthes Off
GERS therein concerned TO hold said election
for Representatives. 20 Congress, State Treasurer,
Senators and Representatives to the General As
sembiy Parish Judges Shsrifs, CO,oners, Justices
Of the Peace Constsbes ETC.. and FOE the fatlfca-
ton or rejection of the proposed amendments to
the constitution, on MONDAY. THE SECOND DAY
OF NOVEMBER NEXT. Said election to bs con.
Quoted and The returns thereof made in all respects
according to the provisions Of the constit utioa AID
laws OF this State and of the Vnited States.
Given nnces my hand and the seal OF the State
hereunto attached this tenth day of Septenbex in
ths year Of our lord, ono Thousand eight hun.
bred and seventy four, aud OF che independence Of
tie CaitedsStates ;he ninety.ainth.
WILLIAM +. KELLOGG.
By the Governor:
WILLIAM WEEKS,
Assist ant Secretary Of State. eeie
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fvhen St. Louis has smallpox tn" ae~f
att break. out first in Chicago.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-10-31

Tha movement of the boss coopers IA Ne"
y,~& h;ds fair to stage up the coopers
R2ian.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-10-31

4 mother .in-law is not a heavenly BODY
tat she has been known TO eclipse . money
QaScsI.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-10-31

ladies at the North are told that poas
o. III he fashionable this season.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-10-31

there are forty-two posvofhces J" 'ne
o ,SJnited States named Washington
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-10-31
IMPORTANT MEDICAL NOTICE,

DR.. 4. Ds p. CURTIS. NJ. D.. p. r e..
Author Ct manhood" Medical Essays On Mar.
rage" etc.
Bess to inform his numerous patients aad the cit
liens Of New Orleans. generally. that he viii re-.
IS.a in tho city
Until the First Of November,
and tina. he may be consulted personally o. BY
letter at ais old rooms
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-10-31

Ths spots on the sun are now attracting
2s,z attention of philosophers.
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4 GRICULTEKAL AND
A cRlCUhTtkAL AND
MECHANICAL COLLEGE,
ErAyK or LOUISIANA
University Buildings, Corner Of ComDeO
and Bavonns streets. New Orleanss
TIKI REGULAR SESSION or THIS INSTITUTES
Will Begin November IL.

Ar candidates for admission will Yeport 20 Prsp
ess0r J. L. Cross for examination. The examinS.
lions will be conducted al the hall Of tho Academy
of Sciences. daily. from IL A. IL. 10 twelve
O'Clock NJ.
Under tho provisions Of the law. 70 en.tie pupile
20 admission into ths Agricultural and Mechanical
College. they shall. be residents Of the state, -
least twelve years Of age aud i,e found competent
in tho branches Of good English education TO en-
ter upon tho prescribed course of studies
There will be attached TO the eoil-ge, uadef the
supervision Of the faculty. preparatory depars
uent.
The course Of studies in the college shall include.
"a leading object. the arts aud scenoes. IS APP
plicable to the progress and i'm provement Of agrls
culture and the mechanic srts, not negleeting she
literary branches
Ocl5 cod tuot5
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n1ANHOOD-2OOth EDITION.

DIR. CURTIS Medical Essay ON Premature De.
cline and Exhausted vitality can Dc obtained at
George Ellis bookstore. opposite the Postoface.
Price fifty centA Oc342p
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BOARD 0P TRUSTREA
EDUCATIONAL,

pHONOGRAPuH... ".PHONO6RAPH
The advertiser wishes 60 form class of youSR
men DESTROYS OF learning .he above art. MUHSOE0
SYSTEM will be taught. in which this undersignso
has had experience An able and succsssf0
teacher. Hos terms. etc, address
OclS BLAKE POSTER az this onco
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-10-31

The drama now played by tho Demo
eeeass il lied Astray.".
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-10-31

erhen man runs too fast for an OH ice he
az art to fall down.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-10-31

wal, flowers at parties are GENERALLY
EasAed flowers
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-04-22
The Way the Cable Talks.

An operator sits at table in n
room darkened by curtain. On
his left hand stands little instru-
ment named the "refecting galva-
nometer," the invention Of Sir Will
liam Thompson, without which At
lantic telegraphy would be slow
process, not exceeding two or three
words per minute, instead of eigh-
teen or twenty, the present rate.
The delicate instrument consists of
a tiny magnet and small mirror
swinging on a silk thread, the two
together weighing but few grains.
The electric current passing along
the wire from Valencia, defects the
magnet to and fro. The mirror re-
fleets a spot of light on to a scale,
in box placed at the operators
right hand, where, by its oscillation,
the spot of light indicates the
slight movement of the magnet,
which are too slight to be directly
seen. This little swinging magnet
follows every change in the receiv-
cd current; and every current
great or small, produces cores
ponding oscillation of the spot o
light on the scale. A code of sig
nails is so arranged by which thu
movements of the spot of light ar,
made to indicate the letters Of TIN
alphabet. When receiving a mes
sage from Valencia, the operato
watches the movement of the ligh
speck, which keeps dancing abou
over the scale at his right. To hi
practiced eye each movement of tn
spot represents a letter of tn
alphabet, and its seemingly fantas
: tic motions are spelling out the in
telligence which the pulsing Of tn
> electric current is transmitting be
tween the two hemispheres. 1t
truly marvellous to note how rapid
ly the experienced operator diser
tangles the irregular oscillations {
the little speck of light into the lie
tiers and words which they repr,
sent
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-04-22
Faith and Works.

Two gentlemen were one day
crossing the river in ferry boat.
A dispute about faith and works
arose one saying that good works
were of small Importance, and that
faith was everything; the other as
sorting the contrary. Not being
able to convince each other, the fer
ryman, an enlightened Christian,
asked permission to give his opin-
ion. Consent being granted, he
said: 81 hold in my hand two oars.
That in my right hand / call faith :
the other, in my left, works. Now,
gentlemen, please to observe, pull
the oar of faith, and pull that alone.
See the boat goes round and
round, and the boat makes no pro-
gress. do the same with the oar
Of works, and with precisely sim
liar result-no advance. Mark |
pull both together, we go on apace,
and in very few minutes we shall
be at our landing place. So, in my
opinion" he added, "faith without
works, or works without faith, will
not suffice. Let there be both, and
the haven of eternal rest Is sure to
be reached"
As the flower is before the fruit,
so is faith before good works.
Faith Is the parent Of works, and
The children viii bear a resemblance
10 the parent.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-04-22
Another Man Wanted.

Old farmer Pettengill went into
his house one day and caught John,
the hired man hugging Mrs. p.
The old man said nothing and
went out into the field.
After dinner he wanted John fol-
something but John wasn't to be
had.
He went at last, into Johns room
where the latter was on his knees
engaged in packing his trunk.
whats the matter, John 2" said
p.
go, nothing" replied John.
"What are you packing your
trunk for 2"
M'm going away"
"Going a,oayI what are you go
ing away for 3"
go, you know answered John.
"No, / don't know" rejoined p.
"come, give me the reason of you
desire to go away"
"Well," meekly answered John
"you know what you caught me do
ing this forenoon"
80, pshaw ~ laughed Pettengill
"don't be so foolish. II you ant
me can't hug the old woman enough
I'll hire another hand"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-04-22
distances i'm Colorado.

A correspondent in Georgetown,
Colorado vouches for the truthful
ness of the following:
1t was well known that in high
attitudes, owing to the rarefield a"'
objects are visible at a great us
lance and from the city OF Den
yer. the Rocky Mountains, although
same sixteen miles distant, seem
but very short way of. An Eng
Iish gentleman, tourist, came in on
the Kansas Pacific train one morn
lug, fresh from the old country,
stopped at the lnter-Ocean Hotel
in Denver, and soon made the ac-
ouaintance of two Of the ''old citi-
Gems" The Britisher was captivat-
ell with the appearance of the
mountains, and the mountain range
which was very short distance
from the city, they should all talk
walk to it, and return in time 70
dinner. The two sold citizens say
a chance for some fun, and immedi
ately consented. The trio starte
west, and walked toward the mour
tains for some two hours and hal
and the mountains seemed as IA
away as ever. The Englishma
was a good walker, and kept ii
tie in advance of his friends. Fin
ally they saw him deliberately 6
down, as he came up to a small i
rigating ditch, perhaps two fe
wide, and began taking off his boo
and stockings. When they can
up to whore he was sitting, tn,
asked him, in some surprise, VIII
he was doing that for. The En-
lishman said he was going to wa
across the stream. Both the 80
citizens" looked at him in astonis
ment, and asked him why he ditl
step ACROSS it.
"Step across it," replied t
Britisher-"step across it! Not
What do ! know about distances
your blarsted country"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-04-22
Testing Seeds.

Now that spring and the planting
season are approaching, it is often
important to test the vitality Of
seeds before sowing them. We
have heard the following simple and
easy method described: Fill box,
pan, or flower-pot partly with rich,
mellow earth, make the upper sur
face perfectly smooth, and on this
surface draw straight cross lines,
and drop seed at each intersec-
ton so that they may be easily
counted. Then take a wide hoop
or frame, and mako a bottom to it
with cloth stretched across, to re-
semble a sieve. Place this upon
the seed, and fill it with enough fine
mould to form a sufficient covering
for the seed, which should general
ly be four or five times the diamet-
er Of the seed for the depth. Keep
the soil sufficiently moist and in o
warm place. The sieve can be lift
ed easily and the seeds examined
without disturbing them. In this
way corn, wheat, clover seed, tur.
nip seed and many other kinds car
be easily tested, which may be con
siderable important where the ag'
or freshness Of the seed is not Ger
tainly known.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-04-22

Sir Henry Thompson's paper on
coronation" says a London paper,
has attracted much notice in Ger
many, having been translated twice,
besides obtaining warm support
from an eminent physician, DIR. !
Kupl. Moreover, the practical
Austrians have taken up the idea
as one that has really now passed
beyond the stage Of discussion.
The Communal Councils Of Vienna
: and Gratz have adopted a proposal
4, TO establish in their cemeteries the
j necessary apparatus for cremation,
: ''the use of which viii be optional
: and open 10 all" 4 "veritable agi-
: tation," we are told, has arisen in
e both places, though whether the
e excitement is all in favor Of the fl
e cry furnace innovation, or whether
Re the attached supporters of their
'r picturesque churchyards are indig-
W nant that these venerable deposit
IL tories of all that is mortal should
I'd be deprived Of their prescriptive
n rights, does not seem very clear
II, We can only wish success to an ex-
ar pertinent which will be carried out
AL for our benefit, though not at oul
it. cost. Where the light hearted Vi
n ennese would burn their progeni
sit tors or descendants without a sigl
ir- or a murmur, and afterward tran
let GULLY contemplate the beloved re
Dts mains in a jar neatly labeled anC
NE inscribed with all the virtues Of TIT
ey lamented deceased, the more prac
lat teal English, and Americans toe
lg- would like to proceed by cas-.
de stages, without unnecessary shocl
Did to Mrs. Grundy's unaccountabl
sh- strong feelings. But when the fur
MT mace system becomes fashionable o.
the Continent of Europe it wi
the spread by degrees, and the NOR
+ |. advanced spirits among us will nc
in be slow to defy prejudices by nobl
bequeathing "their works to a
ages, their bodies to the consuming
fire."
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-04-22

The money-taker, being unavoid-
ably absent, was temporarily re-
placed at the exhibition Of the
bearded lady, and other natural
phenomena by a pretty, bright-eyed
girl of about fourteen. "Haw-I
suppose the-er-bearded lady Is
your MOTHER" observed swell, as
he paid his money. "No, sir" said
the extempore money. taker, naive
ly, "she is my father"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-04-22

It is not enough that the inward
works of q clock are well construc-
ted, and also the dial-plate and
hands; the one must set on the 9TH
err; the works must regulate the
movements Of the hands.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-04-22
. THE '"t q sN''-
HUMAN MISERY.

just published in "a sealed envelope Price Gets.
A Lecture on the Nature, Treatment and Rad
ical cure of Spermatorrhna or Seminal Weakness,
induced by Self-abuse. Involuntary Emissions I'M
potency, Nervous Debility, and 1mPediments t.
Marriage generally; Consumption, Epilepsy and
Fits; Mental aud Physical lncapacity etc
by Robert J. Culverwell, NJ. d., author OF the
''tirecn Book" etc. .
The worid-rcnowncd author, in the admirable
lecture, clearly proves from his own expcrienee
that the awful consequences OF self-nbuse may vs
etf..ctu.lly r,n,oyed without medicines, and with
out dangerous surgical operations, bougies, nstru.
meuts rings or coriials, pointing out a mooe OF
cure at once certain and cffectunl by which every
sufferer no matter what his condition may w,
NAV cure himself chcaply, privately and radically
This Lecture will prove IA boon to thousands and
thousands. #| go -
dress receipt of six cents or two postage stamps
Address the publishers,
CHAS. J. G.. KLINE & CO..
oey i27 Bowery, New York, Postofice Box. 1856.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-04-22
NEW STORE AND NEW GOODS

Have opened their new and elegant store with large
thing in the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-06-29
JAPAN AND CHINA.

A MEMBER OF THE JAPANESE MINISTRY MURDERED
TIE FoRMOsA EXPEDITIoN-THE LATE RIOTS In
CHINA--AN EDICT IN CHINA IN REGARD TO SILK
SAN FRANCISCO, June 27.-The steamship
Alaska brings Yokohama dates to June S. japanese
Legation has established at Pekng. Kido mem
Der OF the japanese Ministry and head Of the Depart
ment Of iucation has been murdered by his country
The total numbey OF japanese troops in Formosa is
natives The japanese have lost nine killed, and the
natives many more The Chinese had not yet taken part
in the hostiites but heChnese Government had issued
orders to its subjects all along the coast Of the invaded
country afford the japanese every assistance possible
Admiral Pennock had arrived and taken command OF
the squadron IN the China seas.
The Japanese Government had issued notification
that after the Of August next the expectation Of rice
and wheat beyond the seas will be prohibited.
The report OF the tour OF the late Japanese Embassy
round the world flushed, and has been placed In the
hands Of the censors. Il will be published in Japan.
The Alaska sailed from Hong Kong May27. The latest
news from Picking represents that all Is quiet at the
scene of the recent riot among French and Chinese
The Ndgasli Express II Is the evident intention
OF the japanese Government TO annex so much OF the
territory Of Formosa as Is not under the control OF
China. $1,000, 49,
foreign con sus Chinese Government mas issued
edlct to all growers manufacturers, and exporters OF
silk commanding that precautions be taken to prevent
the deterioration Of the silk crop and fOrUiddng all
for expectation This resulted from the representation
by several Chambers OF Commerce. that silk from China
last year Inferior quality, aud in many Instances
adulteraed and cOunterfeited.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-06-29
NEWBORN MONDAY, %, ls4-WITH SUPPLEMENT-

hastily collected and published to supply vast army
with a edition.
contend that all parts Of these regulations incon
sistent with the law Of July 49, 1906 are repealed
surely do not ask for any power myself. but hope
and trust that now while we have military President
ana military Secretary Of War; that in the new regu
atoms to BIO laid before Congress next session, the
functions and duties OF CommandernChief will be so
clearly marked out and defined that they may be un-
derstood by himself and by the army at large. am,
with great respect, your obedlent servant,
W. I. SHERMAN, General
GEN. GRANT ON THE DIVISION OF AUTHORITY.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20, 1866.
The Hon. E. NJ. STANTON. Secretary of VAR From the
period of the difficulty between MorGen now Ii cut
Gen. Scott with Secretary Marcy during the admins
tration OF President Polk, the command OF the army
virtually passed into the hands OF the Secretary OF war
From that day to the breaking out OF the rebellion the
GeneralinChief kept his headquarters liz wash
ington, and could not consequently with proprety, re-
sumo his proper functions to administer the affairs OF
the army properly. Headquarters and the Adjutant-
Generals Office must be In the same place.
During the war. while in tho field, my functions as
commander OF all tho armies was never impaired, but
wee facilitated In oil essential matters by the Admins
tration and by the War Department. Now, however
that the is over. and 1 have brought my head.
quarters to this city, find my present position embar-
rassng and think out Of place. have been intend
lHB, VI 10 Iake I1o DcRluuluS VI thO ho"
the time to bring this matter before you, with the
view OF asking to have the old condition Of affairs
restored; but from difidence about mentioning the
matter, have postponed 1t until now. In few words
will state what conceive to be my duties and my place,
and ask respectfully to be restored to them and It, The
entire Adutant- Generals Office should be under the
entire control Of the GeneralinCnef OF the Army NO
orders should 90 the army the AdutantGeneral ex-
cept through the GeneranChief; such require the
action Of the President would be laid before the Secre
tary Of War; whose actions would be regarded as those OF
the President In short, in my opinion the GeneraFin-
Chief stands between the President and the army In all
official matters and the Secretary Of War Is between
tho army, through the GeneralnChle and the Presi-
dent can very we'll conceive, that rule 80 long ds-
regarded could not would not be restored without
the subject being presented and now do so, respect
fully, for your consideration. U. s. GRANT.
Lieutenant General.
Official: GEO. K. LEET, A. A. General.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-06-29
ATTEMPT TO AssAssINATE A POLICEMAN.

Officer Baker of the Twenty secOnd-st. Pc.
lice saw notorious runiau named John Devine alias
wilkinson, lettering yesterday upon the corner Of
Twenty-fourthst. and Second ave-, and ordered him
away. Devlne then went into grocery aud took q
large cheese knife Several persons the theft and
believed that he was about to the officer De-
vine stealthly crept up where the officer was stand
INK. He had the knife in his sleeve. But the,
officer was on guard and would not permit Deyne to get
behind him. At length Devine clnched with the orcer
and attempted to stab him win the cheese knife. Cui-
zens ran to his assistance and the man was dssrmed
and taken to the Police Station. There he was recog
n,ed as an old offender and locked up He refused 70
SAY my thiIH a6out himself or tctl where be lived