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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-01

I,aE sinking Of the Virginius Is re-
.arded rs IG,t'iiua@Te at Washington
rs having "a tendency TO- increase In,
present embarrassment. Mr.. Gushing.
the recently appointed Minister to
Spain, Is reported as saving that he had
no doubt that IN effort would be made
to create a popular impression in Spain
that the sinking was intentional on our
past. he regretted that the oppor-
tunity 10 Laye The Eirginius brought
before om courts had been iosr.
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These periodicals constitute wonderful mis-
eellany of modern thought, research and eriti-
cism. The cream of all European books worth
reviewing is found here, and they treat of sbe
leading events of the world in mastery articles
written b. men who have special knowledge or
the matters treated. The American Publishers
urge upon all intelligent readers In this country
a liberal support OF the Reprints which they
have 50 long and so cheaply furnished, feeling
sure that no expenditure for literary matter will
Weld 50 rich return as that required for a sub
scription TO these the
Loading Periodicals Of Great Rrf6aI.r
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JACKSON BROWN,

Knox county. 2 wears old. ; feet y. inches high
weighs rs lbs; has a scar ON leithand nom
cut, and small scar on the forehead.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-01

THE first general State election IN
Pennsylvania. under the new Consttu-
ton. will take place on Tuesday. Nov.
=. 1874 At this election a Lieutenant
Governor. Secretary Of Internal Affairs
and full House of Representatives.
are t. Doe elected according to the Iii
vision Of the population Of the State by
TWO hundred. which viii give a few
over NV" hundred members; also. State
Senators in all the districts in which
there shall be vacancies. The next
session Of the Pennsylvania Legislature
Will be one Of the most important ever
held in the State. 4 new apportion-
lnent IL Representatives in the Senat"
and House. and Encouragement "f
the Judicial Districts Of the State. viii
isa made
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REAL ESTATE AGENTS.
For Exchange.

w + HAVE A FARM OF 800 ACRES IN
sumner county, with two-story Brick House,
which we will exchange for city property at a
fair valuation.
ARLINGTON. FARRAR & wEAKLEY,
,lec14 eOdtf No. 80 y. college,
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TERMS:
GILES.

discount of twenty per cent win be NsNhiNee pa
TO clubs four persons, Thus 4qet anu an
copies BlaekWoOd OF one Review A. BARLEY quiet
address Sl2sos fear copies A. yt;sb-
ionT Reviews and Black wood for $48, AM ID '7-
TO clubs OF more, In addition nm m Sltbua
above discount copy gratis viii h nlner luit inactiye;
the getter-up of the club. - =, e. otTor sile
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-01
pr..INeuENr TAXES IN LOUISIANA,

1t costs something TO neglect or re-
fuse to pay taxes 10 the usurPng Kcl-
lore government in Louisiana. as the
following items, built up from an orig
inaI tax levy of thirty-cight cents, will
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-01

The Nashua Toirol Post, edited by
4. Felt, one of the leading Republicans
IF the State. declines to he loyal to
the party when such fealty demands
sacriliee of principle aad manhood
and the defence of Treasury defalca-
tons, salary grabs. and mblushing de-
fance Of public decency by MIR. Car
penter. If Republican journals gen
orally would take a similar position
the two-thirds Republican majority in
Congress- would not ignore the demand
IF the people for an unconditional re-
peal of the salary grab. and Carpenter
would find it convenient to retire from
the Presidency of the Senate.
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For Rent for 1874.

w f HAVE FOR RENT SEVERAL NICE
aud choice Residences. well located; also Cot
tages and StOrehOuses.
ARLINGTON, FARRAR & wEAKLEf,
novsOu 80. 20 y. College stFees.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-01

THE Secretary Of the Treasury car
mes onanextensivecorrespondence. tits
stated that his department has already
used of the S5o4,0o0 appropriated for
official stamps for the current fiscal
year. 800 600. Perhaps he is trying
to demonstrate a return to the franking
privilege
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-01
For Rent Next Year.

FINHE STORE-HOUSE NOW OCCUPIED
L 10y MeSsrS. Treppard Il Co, ON the corner OF
College street and Bank alley, 10 feet front and
three stories high-wcIl situated for business.
Dec 26- 1853. JAMES WOODS.
dee y Iw$
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e S |!
NOTICE.
.T'OTICE,

1 NTIL FURTHER NOTICE, THE DIXIE
Oil Company will pay Sl.4O each for all good
Coal oil Barrels, delivered at the Works on Nc
Lemore street.
oc3 tt ROBERT THOMPSON, Pres't.
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For Rent,

A LARGE AND CoSIMODIOUs- WARE
house, renting on Church, CLARK aud From!
streets. suited either for storing or manufae-
turing.
HARRINGTON FARRAR & wEARLEY,
decl4 cod II Agents.
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COAL{
Notice.

Notice.
WHEREAS, the cause now pending in the
w Chancery Court at McAinnyille, Tenn,
viz: Nancy Early -. Z. 3. Murray and others;
Harriet Pennybaker ". Z. b. Murray et ais,
ana l.. T.. SpaTlock, administrative OF John l.
SpUTlOck, deceased, y. 7. h. Murray et ais, 1
was, by Orier OF the Chancellor, heretofore made.
appointed receiver OF the debts, accounts. rights
and credits of the law firms Of Spurl0ck * Muir
ray and SpUrlOck, Murray * Watson.
All persons indebted % either of said firms are
hereby notified that / alone am authorized TO
collect and settle the Indebtedness to said firms
p. II. COFFEE.
Receiver in the above Causcs.
MCMINSyILLE, Dee. 26, 1875
dec27 Iw
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NASHVILLE
CITY BUSINESS LIT

NASHVILLE
CITY BUSINESS LIT
Bakers aud Coa.tsetioners.
l.. n. ELDRIDGE. 50 Church street.
MRS. GEO. GREIG, y Union street.
JUNGERMANN 4 co. 81 Public square.
A. RANNfE, "a Broad and 100 s. Market &.
CHAS. ROBERTSON. - y. Market street.
q. u. VESSEL, 50 y College street
Boots ana Shoes
b. EITHFRLY. gf y. College street
CHAS. B. HAIL. A. y College street.
JOHN HOLARAN. > Union STREET
Nancy 4 BRO. &c Church street
TRECf 4 C0YLE, p Union street
+. 4. WINSTEAD 4 CO., y. Cherry street
Clothing and Gents Furnishing Goods.
$. POWERS soy, % Public Square.
Chino, Glass and Q,,eensrGre.
HICKS; HOUSTON CO.. 81 y. College st. and
- Public Square.
Druggists.
A. II. COUSINS 4 CO.. corner Broad and Cherry
streets.
Furniture Manufacturers and Dealers.
WEAKLEY a WARREN. 10 and IL y. College st.
Hats and Gents Furnishing Goods.
JOHN NJ. MCKEE & BRO. % Union street.
VAIN WALKER. "a Publie Square.
ISAAC WATERFIELD, IS Union street.
Hoop SKIRT MoI,ugactory and Ladies
Goods.
D. LOyEMAN 4 co., 16 Public Square.
Millinery.
MRS. TYNES, p y. Summer street
Mattress MdagfactHTes
Ed. II. MILLER, North College street.
Manufacturers and Dealers IA Hair Work
JOS. Z. LOIsEAU s CO., q y. Cherry street.
Manufacturers Of Fsrs and Dealers an
Hats and Gents Goods
LANDE i BRO. q Public Square
Music and Musical Instruments.
R. DORMAN co., Sc Church street.
Plumbers, Gas and Steam Filters.
HENDERSON BROS CO., &c y. Cherry street.
Photograph Galleries.
C. c. GIERS, - Union street.
R. POOLE, corner Cherry and Union streets.
Retail Dry Goods.
THOMPSON BROS 4 KELLY. Il y. Summer ST.
Paints. Oils aud Glass.
CHAS. H. GAUTHIER, Is y. College street.
Saddles, Harness, Etc.
j. d. MARCH 4 SOY. 80 y. Market street.
G. L. HOWERTON 4 co.. q Market st.
N. AeKE0N. IS s. College street.
Seeming Machine Agencies.
FLORENCE. Z. A. NELSON. I52 Church street.
SINGER, j. B. CARPENTER I'D Church street.
WEED, B. W. RANDALL. 9 y. summer street.
WHEELER WILSON, HOWARD i SOULE, 40
Church street.
Store, Tin1rare, Etc.
PHILLIPS. BUTTORFF co.. - y. College st.
Tobacco, Cigars, Etc.
J. 4 l.. WH0RLEY. A. S. Market street. D..
Ti1H1k Manufacturer.
WIN. DUSSIEAD. 81 y. College street.
Watchmakers and JelgeleJ-s.
ATKINSON L ALSTEAD. q y. Cherry street.
l. N. sOBsL a CO., Is y. Cherry street.
B. n. STIEF. Union street
=. WIGGERS, 3iz y. Cherry street.
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STOCKHOLDERS MEETINGS.
NOTICE.

UyHE REGULAR ANNUAL MEETING OF
the Stockholders OF the Nashville Life Insu-
rance Company, for the purpose Of electing
seven Directors TO manage it, affairs, Will be
held at the office OF the Company. No. l6 Max
well House, ON Monday, Jan. >, 1874. at iOOclOck
An WM. HENRY SMITH,
dcc20 t,ie .'-' Secretary,
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Watehmakers nnd Jercelers.

T7tI.k Manufacturer.
WIN. DUSsTEAD. 81 y. College street..
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NOTICE..
Notice TO Timers.

CEALED BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED Up
y 10 Jan. >, 1914 for covering the Boiler House
of the city Waterworks sith tin. the tin to be OF
Tue br9nl Known q !. E.. TeTue ,ii. the work To
he done IN gtDd yGrkInanlkc manner, and not
Ia be paid for until salts actorily proved by the
Committee on WatcTW0rks. Painting not tO he
included. The committee reserve the right to
reject any or all bids. Proposals Ia he filed with
r. G.. BREEN, Chairman, or
JAMES WYATT, Supt, Waterworks.
iau1 fW
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-01

Shelby county, . wears old, feet 6 inches
high. weighs i61 lbs, lett leE has been broken
ami third finger Of left hand has been mashed
dec24 W. MATT BROWN, Warden.
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Store, TinWdre, Etc.
PHILLIPS, BUTTORFF 4 co., - " College It.

Tobacco, Cigars, Etc.
J. 4 l.. WHaRLEY. a S. Market street.
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ATKINSON ALSTEAD. q y. Cherry street.
l. N. SOBEL & CO., i y. Cherry street.
b. X. STIEF. ; Union street
=. WIGGERS, 3iA y. Cherry street.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-01
ANNUAL MEETING
NASHVILLE BLOODHOUND ASSOCIATION

U'HE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE NASH
willie BloO,lhorse Association will take place
al their rooms, over W. e. Berry X Cos,
On Saturday, Jan. 3, 1874,
at II O'Clock \. N. SHARP for the election OF Of
hcers and other business OF interest Full at
tendance desired.
W. II. JOHNSON. President.
GEO. W. DARDEN, Sec'y. dsc3i AZ
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-01
Fourth National Bank,

HE ANNUAL MEETING Of the ShaTehold-
ers OF this Bank, foo the purpose of electing Di-
rectors will he held at the Banking House, In
this city. on Tuesday, the 18th day OF January,
1s4. JOHN PORTERFIELD, Cashier.
declS I'm
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II Thursday, Jan. L, 1874,

On Thursday, Jan. 4, 1874,
at the Courthouse door in the city OF Nashville
County OF Davidson, and State OF Tennessee,
the following described property, tO-wit: A lot
Of ground IN the city OF Nashville, Tenn, lying
on The west side of College street, about midway
between Ash and Mulberry streets, in said city,
beginning at the corner OF the lot known as the
Gun Factory Lot, and running north with the
west margin OF College street eighty-uine (S9)
feet antlteu i0l inches West to the corner OF J. III.
EaThartis lot; thence cas- with Earhard'S line
enc hundred and forty (l40) feet to an alley;
thcRce south along the line and centre OF said
alley eighty-Eine (S9) feet and ten C0l inches 20
the line~O said Gun Factory lot; thence east
along the line of said lot one hundred and forty
(l40l feet TO the beginning. Said lot being com
posed Of tlfty-twO tj2) feet and ten (I0l inches,
conveyed 10 the said Cotton by +. Cramer by
deed, which l. recorded in Registers Ofice for
Davidson county, Tenn, in book 81, page 49l;
and of thirty (3ol feet conveyed 10 tile said Cot
ton by 4. J. BOswOTth, by deed recorded in said
Office IN book iS page o. of five (5) feet convey
ed Ia me by \ A. Hatcher by deed registered in
said office in book 81 page 46 and also OftwO ~
additional feet conveyed to said Cotton by
MOn0han and Knowles. by deed recorded as the
above in book 80, page J22. The property here
tOfore described Is the property OF the said H.
c. Cotton. conveyed to u as above stated, 10 Sc
cure the payment of a note f6T $500, executed
10 a. Trustees dn Dec. 3. 1870. and PAYABLE
Dec. ,, lS!2 which note, with interest, was not
paid at maturity.
The property is well improved and will be
sold TO the highest and best bidder tor cask
Sale free from the equity of redemption.
We are authorized 70 R.ake absolute deed 10
the purchaser.
DANIEL F CARTER,
A. q. ADAMS, ! Trustees
JAS. VI. HANILTON,S
Saturday, 18th july, 1873.
l agree that the safe a above advertised nav
he made whenever the above named Trustees
may elect, and ! bind myself 10 abide by the
same as COvenanted in the deed 10 me.
June IA, 1873. VI. Q. COTTON.
HoVSi eOdtdz
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MISCELLANY
$50 REWARD.

$50 REWARD.
~ ASHYILLE, DEC. %, IS53.-ESCAPED
from Haggard's Quarry. on abe evening of Dec.
II, 1873, eight (e) cOnyicts OF following descrip-
tDn. The above reward viii be paid for the de-
livery Of each one to me at the Tennessee Peni-
tertiary.
DESCRIPTION:
JAMES BEARD.
From Gibson county. p years old. ; feet 10
inches high. weighs ld9 lbs, mothers mark on
right shoulder blade. also ON left knee from
cut.
LEN FOSTER, COIOred,
Prom davidson COUNTY. = years old. 5 feet %,
inches high, righS l'i5 lh>.. end OF third finger
on left hand CIT of.
Ed HENDERSON, COIored,
Lincoln county. Il wears Obi. feet inches high.
LETT hand and wrist. AMI one on right hand.
HENRY LARK. COIOred,
Davidson county. . years old. feet /, inches
high, weighs l5s lbs; lac is Pock-marked.
ALFRED LARK,
lilNif~fu county, = years hl D lccI Aua inches
high. weighs ~ lbs. no visible marks
LEWIS HARRISON. CoIored.
Knox county. 2 wears old, ) feet g.. inches high,
weighs us lbs, has scar ON leithand nom 4
cut. and small scar on the forehead.
JACKSON BROWN,
KnOX county, &c years Old, ; feet g. inches hi III.
weighs lji lbs: scar-On right side of the mouth
and scar oH left hand.
BILL. FARRA. COiOred.
Shelby county, . wears OH, feet 81 inches
high, weighs i61 lbs; leit leg has been brOk en-.
and third finger Of left hand has been mashed.
dec24 n W. MATT BROWN, Warden.
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B1aekWOOd's Edinburgh Magazine,
REpR TN-IrEn
THE LEONARD SCOTT PUBLISHING CO.,

40 Fulton street. New York.
Bl5 arrangement ttthi The English Pub
fishers, 1ghO recsire a li6erd
compensation.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-01
.H'OTICE.

HE ANNUAL MEETING OF the Stock
holders of.the FIRST National Bank Of Nashville.
Tenn, will be held at the Office Of said Bank on
Tuesday, Jan. 15, 1874, t1r the purpose Of elect
ing seven Directors TO serve the ensuing year.
dee16 sod VIC. BUTTERFIELp, Cashier.
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FOR RENT.

The Grade Floor Front Of the Com.
nierciaI Insurance CONF
Pany's Ofiee,
Apply NJ the ONCE.
,iec.}0 It T.. l.. HICKS. Secretary.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-01

In one parish lVermilionl there are
COS persons charged with delinquent
taxes, the amount in the aggregate be-
ing S2,6Ss,4s. The following are the
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-01
EDUCATIONAL.
CECILIAN COLLEGE

Male, in the country, on the Z. & P. L. 4.
Board, tuition, washing, fuel, lights, for 20
weeks, $40. II. A. CECIL Y BROS, Ceeilian
r. o., Hardin county, Ky. dee30 eOd2m
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-01
UNION AND AMERICAN.
THURSDAY. JANrARys 1s-s
TIE Virginius bias been condemne

IHE Nlrgnlus bias been condemned
by the admiralty courtof Havana. and
now what win the cubans 10 about Il.
A DEs MONIES dispatch states that
Col VIM. McEdge Of Marion. formerly
OF the 18th Iowa lnfantrs. has accepted
the position IF chief of staff in the army
Of the Khedive Of Egypt and has start
7d for his post. He is graduate of
West Point.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-01
GUARDIANS SALE.

MILL BE SOLD or THE FIRST TUES
w daY in February next, at Atlanta, Ga, at
the usual place OF holding public sales, between
ths lawful hours OF ~ e, -Four Thousand and
Eighty-threc Shares OF Stock in the Nashville
and Chattanooga Railroad; One Bond for ttuF
Thousand DollaTsOn tlQEOuthW western Railroad,
and One Hundred Shares in the Cotton States
Life Insurance 60. Of Georgia. sohl the prop
crty of Benjamin Nav, decd, under order OF
the Ordinary OF Webster county, Ga, TO pay
debts Of deceased AMI for the purpose of distri-
button. Terms. cash.
GCSTANUS DESAUNCEY,
iaHi oaU4t Guardian.
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REAL. ESTATE SALES.
TRUSTEES SALE.

Under AND BY VIRTUE OF THE AU
u thOrity In me vested by the terms and pro-
visions of q deed OF trust % Us executed by VI.
c. Cotton, on Dec. 3, $50, which u recorded in
Registers Office for Davidson county, Tenn, in
book y. page 2a2, We VIII sell 40 public auction.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-01

Music and Musical Instruments.
r. DORMAN co., Sc Church street.
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Plumbers, Gas and Steam Filters.
HENDERSON BROS 4 CO., &c y. Cherry street.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1874-10-14

' al pfblico en- general, asegurando no tendran
NADIA uue desear, pues al efecto cuenta con una
escogida servidumbre, espaciosos cuartOs para
familias, cantina bien prOvista, bafos frios o
calientes la 6rden, barbero &a s. :; todo pre-
clos euuitativos III alcanced de t0das las fnrt1nas
I'm empleado del Hotel va & boIdo, siempTe
one llegan vapOres para ponerse 4 la 6rden de
los Sres. pasageres encargarse de la cOnduc-
cion de sus equipajes en- un bote especial man
dadO construir expresamente para este seivIcio
con mocion mecanica, que le impelemas velocI
dad due una maanila de vapor,y espacio sun
ciente para condllcir veinte cuatfo persoEas
con sus maletas do yiaje, 81 cual esta adisposi
cion de los Sres. pasageros para pasear porr Ia
bahia San Tomas Ia de Ener de 1S74.-Fd6,ds
| fI6y0Oq,G ~ -
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1874-10-14
Hotel International,
CALLE PRINCIPAL.
FreMte al baNco y clab international
de San Thomas.

Ell que suscribe, propietaFio de este c6modo
o. stabiccimiento situado en- 10 mas centrico do
Gale del Comercio, ceTea de los muelles, con
NO III homer tae ofrecero; & sas numarosOs ami goS
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1874-10-14
lINP1NIA KEAL I'm VATORKS COAKEOS lNUIESRD

b
SANE PUERTOA
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1874-10-14
S E v EN- D E

Is casa terrera sita en- La calle de La Tanca nIim
IS, esqnina la de San Sebastian FL que la
Dterese puede W rse con sn dueno que la habita.
En- dicha casa hay un establecimiento de pull
| MARTA
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1874-10-14
Reloierla de Constan-

tno Agustin Muza herma1os, calle de la Fo-
taeza, esquina & la de IL Tanca.
Hay relOjes de sobremesa garatizados por
doc q nos
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1874-04-25
Attest {:
OVERLOOKED LOUISIANA.
L. E. BENTLEY,
Secretary.

She Appeals for Aid for Thousands Of
Impoverished People-The Nations
Response.
The angry food of water that is
rushing through a score of breaks in
the Louisiana leyees has overlooked a
large portion of the richest cotton and
sugar lands of the State, and in con-
sequence thousands upon thousands
of people are rendered homeless and
povertystricken, and are forced
through necessity to appeal to their
more favored brethren for the where
wlthal to keep body and soul to-
gether pending the continuance of
the inundation. In many places
where, few short weeks ago, ap-
peared flourishing crops of cotton,
cane and corn, promising a yield
larger than has been realised aay
season since the war, nought is now
seen but dreary waste of water.
The grim Spirit of Devastation stalks
abroad in our State and gaunt Star
Walton stares the suffering inhabit-
ants of our overfowed districts in the
face. A contemporary has rightly
characterized this the darkest hour
Louisiana has ever known.
Appeals for aid have been sent to
all the principal cities of the nation,
and the responses have been prompt
and liberal from every quarter. Bos-
ton sent ten thousand dollars as its
first instalment, with a promise of
more to follow, and every day brings
remittances to the relief committees
in New Orleans from other cities. In
the Crescent City, and the various
parishes of Louisiana contributions of
money, food and clothing are being
gathered, and there is indication that
all the sufferers will be promptly |
provided for.
Ascension is not behindhand in the
noble work, as its leading citizens
have incepted arrangements for. the
relief of local sufferers; and in case
,he funds and supplies contributed t
exceed the home demands, the surplus
will be sent to the unfortunates of
leighboring parishes.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1874-04-25
THE BUILDING OF LEVEES A
NATIONAL nuTY.

Hon. Frank Morey has introduced
bill in the United States Congress,
providing for the appointment by
the President of a commission of
engineers to investigate and report a
plan for the permanent reclamation
OF the Mississippi valley from mum
datlon. The scheme of making the
building and repairing of the levees
along the banks of the Mississippi
river national duty has often been
under discussion in the halls of Con-
gress, but this is the first decided
step that has yet been taken towards
accomplishing that purpose. 1t would
be impossible for us to give even a
oflef resume of the various arguments
tor and against this design which
nave been advanced by it's supporters
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