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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-25

An exchange ssysi Taste in dress is one
of the most desirable attributes in both
sexee, but in what colors he shall dress be-
comes not only more than . matter OF taste
with the soldier. but of the most vital inn
portance. For, from numerous observa-
lions, it would appear til men are
hit during battle according, TO the
color of their drsss n ~ fellowing
ordsrs Red b thu nost fatsl solor; the
Lest fatal, Austrian grsy. The proportions
Az: Rsd, tvsivs. rife green sevsn, brown
-ois, Asstzian bluisA gray fve.n W. sin
prt1Sf Ne blue. -'s''' ''''
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-25
WRIT OF ELECTION.

STATE OF LOUISIANA
Executive Department, )
New Orleans, November IT, 1875
To the Supervisor of Registration for the Parish of
Ouachita
Official information being conveyed to me by
Hon. E. D. Estilette, Speaker of the House of Rep
resentat of the State of Louisiana, that va
cancy exists in the representation Of the parish of
Ouachits in the lower house of the General Assem-
bly,, you are hereby directed, within three days
from the receipt Of this writ of election, to
give public notice that an election will be
held to fill such vacancy, on day to be
named by you. not less than twenty days nor
more than thirty days after the publication Of
such notice in &C cordance with the provisions of
section thirty of act No. 90 Of 1872 approved 30
vember 20, 1872.
Given under my hand and the seal Of the State
this, seventeenth day Of November A. D. 1875, and
Of the Independence Of the United States the one
hundredth. No.
WILLIAM P. KELLOGG.
By the Governor.
P. @. DESLONDE, e
= td @ Secretary Of State. nols
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-25

The Mobile papers announce that the
1.-TWO Orphans" will be played at the No
bile Theatre tonight by Bidwell's Academy
of Music company. The part of Louise
will be acted by Miss Minnie Palmer, little
star who is to appear here next week in q
play written for her called "Little Silver"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-25

1t appears that large majority of the
American adventures who took service in
the Khedive's army expected only to draw
pay, and not to fight. Wsrlike movements
in Egypt have caused many of the officers
to desert the service. All of the colonies
wanted to be generals, and all Of the gen.
erals want the position of chief of staff,
which is held by General C. p. Stone.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-25

The Pennsylvania Legislature of 1884 was
very particular, and accordingly Resolved.
That hereafter no member shall come into
the chamber barefooted, nor eat his bread
and cheese on the steps of the capitol"
Now men make their bread and butter in
I,eUiaiaturea
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-25

Mr.. Fox, who is now here on account of
the New York Herald, has been ordered to
Key West to wait for news. He will make
healthy target for Spanish shooting in
Cuba.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-25

An old preacher, who had several calls to
take q parish, asked his servant where he
should go, and the servant said, go where
there is most sin, sir" The preacher con-
cluded that was good advice, and went
where there was most money.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-25

Thinking of the latboat service, late
Natchez Democrat says: "There are $4,000
barrels OF potatoes now afoat for New Or
leans" There is danger the murphy will
be found watery after floating so far.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-25

The Oscar ]. Dunn Lodge, No. l54S,
United Order of Odd Fellows, will give a
festival at Economy Hall, on Saturday
evening, for the benefit of the widow and
orphans fund of the lodge.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-25

1t is the aim of the Board of Commissioners to
make it a thorough Exposition Of the Agricultural
and Mechanical Products of the Southern States
Mexico aud Central America but it will be open to
competitors throughout the country, and the
general premium list will embrace all articles
comprehended in the general design of an Agri-
cultural and Industrial Exposition, including
special premiums for strictly Southern products.
The premium list, which n now in course of
publication, will be on liberal scale, and the
rules will provide for Just and impartial system
of awards, by competent and dlsinterestsd jurors.
The Fair Grounds are generally conceded to be
the handsomest in the United States comprising
100 acres, within fifteen minutes ride by street
cars from the center of the city. The grounds are
shaded by beautiful grove o. live oaks, and the
buildings, which are Of recent construction are
amply sufficient to meet all the necessities of the
most extensive exhibition.
The Racing Course, which is used by the Louis.
lana Jockey Club at all its meetings, is Justly
A@AAouo enioubh0 WIG ouuheiy ohu tAo dCCouho-
dations for stock are unsurpassed.
1t is the first time that such an enterprise has
been inaugurated at the South and being held at
time when the city of New Orleans is thronged
with thousands of visitors to participate in the
festivities of the Carnival it affords unusual in.
ducements to exhibitors from every section of the
country.
The commissioners earnestly appeal to the peo-
pie of the Southern States to lend their aid and
encouragement to the Exposition, and to make it in
all respects a complete exhibition of Southern
productions, and it is hoped that manufacturers,
producers and others in every section of the
country will participate
Ample arrangements have been perfected for the
transportation of goods Snd visitors from every
section at reduced rates
For detailed information, address
SAMUEL MULLEN,
General Superintendent, No. so Camp street New
Orlean ocl cod 3u
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-25

Young ladies' who wish to reduce their ex-
pensea. and become economical, should give
up chewing gum.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-25

Complaint of the mails is the main com.
plant now. There are too many fast trains
running away from the postotices before
the mails are made up.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-25

Colonel T w. Terrence, who represents
the Buffalo Bill combination, is Louisiana
veteran of the Mexican war.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-25

In commercial failures the men who lose
money are more to be commiserated than
those who fail, but do not pay.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-25

If the Graphic keeps on illustrating the
centennial exposition there will be nothing
new left for visitors TO see next year.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-25

1t is said an attorney with a crooked eye
has been called to defend in cases OF
crooked whisky.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-25

An actor depends greatly on good house
for inspiration; preacher can read ser
mon as well to empty pews.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-25

Carlyle is Of opinion that he bravest man
in the world feels more comfortable when
there is a high fence between him and
savage dog.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-25

Five couples of mutes formed mutual at
tachments at Columbus, Ohio, recs ntly, and
married.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-25

Hats, bcnnets, and trimmings, fashiunable
and cheap, at Nine. Reynoir's, No. Char
tres street.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-25

Press agents are employed to impress the
merits Of shows upon the minds of stupid
journalists.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-25

The Boston Globe permits its editors to
sign names to their articles. The chief ia
afraid they will all be credited to him other
wise.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-25

So far az walking is concerned, man
might as well be tight as to wear tight
boots.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-25

Charlotte Tn, mpson put on but few Jane
Eyres when they seized her baggage in
Chicago.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-25

The st. Louis whisky ring SANDERS fail as
Babcock extinguisEers.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-25

Tho 2ui Nine Base nall Club OF Cairo
Illino.s, is no great shakes
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-25

The election in Mississippi was farce
after the campaign tragedy.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-25

,Nhor man stubs his toe ne takes trip
and knows where he is going
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-25

For bargains in millinery, go to Nine.
Reynoirs q, No. Ctartres street.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-25

1t is proper to hang the washed clothes Of
= bachelor on masculine
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-25

The public schools are closed to-day
Thanksgiving Day.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-25

Dan Rice has poor show for anything in
this world.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-25

The Orleans Roller Skating Club skate at
Harmony Hall on Friday evening.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-25

A railroad receiver is az bad as he wEo
steals railroad,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-25
PROCLAMATION
BY THE GOVERNOR.


STATE OF LouIsIAsA,)
Executive Department ,
New Orleans, November 10, 1875.
To the People of Louisiana:
''se President ofthe United States, in accordance
with time.honored custom, having appointed
THCRsDAY, the twenty fifth of November, 1876, o.
q day of national thanksgiving and prayer, it is
hereby recommended to the people of this State
that they observe the day designated in an appro-
pirate and becoming manner While we return
grateful thanks for the many blessings bestowed
upon u.s. remembering especially immunity
from pestilence and flood, and the bountiful crops
with which Providence has crowned the industry
of the laborer throughout the length and breadth
of our State, and while from the prosperity thus
vouchsafed to Ms we derive new hope and courage
for the future let not forget to alleviate as far
as lies In our power, the sutferngs Of the poor
within our midst.
Given under my hand and the seal of the State
this tenth day of November. in the year of our
Lord eighteen hundred and ssventy.fve, and Of
the Independence of the United States the one
hundredth.
WILLIAM P. KELLOGG.
By the Governor:
P. @. DESLONDE.
Secretary of State. noll
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-25
WRIT OF ELECTION.

STATE OF LOUISIANA
Executive Department :
New Orleans, November II, 1875. }
To the Supervisor of Registration for the Parish of
Grant:
Official information being conveyed to me by
Hon. 4. D. Estiette, Speaker of the House of Rep,
reese natives of the State Of Louisans, that va.
cancy xiss in the representation Of the parish of
Grant n the lower house of the General Assem-.
bly,, you are hereby directed, within taree days
fiom the eceipt of this writ of election, to give
public notice that election will be he Id to fill
such vacancy on q day to be named by you, not
less than twenty days nor more than thirty days
after the publication of such notice. in accord.
ance with the provisions of section thirty of act
Ne 90 Of 1872. approved November 20, 1872
Given under my hand and the seal of the State
this seventeenth day of November, A. D. 1875,
and of the independence of the United States the
one hundredth.
WILLIAM p. KELLOGG
By the Governor:
P. @. DBsLOEDB.
M
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-25

Tie a mans hands and he is bound to be
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-25

aibord has been cemented in ceme-
terry.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-25

the Canadian tfioops to assure decent sep
ulchre to Christian will ever appear in
the United States.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-25

When men dare do woman dares too.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-25

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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-08-25
Chicago Market,

CHICAGO, August 2i.-Flour-Quiet
and unchanged. Whe.t-Steadv; No.
Chicago spring 81 %; No. . new 81 l5;
old 81 l5l@l l5( spo. o' seller August;
81 ljiftl l52 seller October: No. 3 81 o.;
rejected 81 OOGl o.. Ccrn-Firm and
paniri>v at the opening; No. = mixed 66B
gG1c spot or seller August; G79r bid
seller September; 79c bid seller October;
rejected d5c Oats-Firm; No. = 393c
spot; 39lc bid seller August; 355c bid
seller September; 3GG 3Glc seller Octo-
bcr; rejected 3iIM345c. Borley-A
,had" higher Mt 81 OBJ seller September;
81 % seller October Rye-Steudy and
in moderate demand Mt 1sc seller Sept"m-
Der. fork-ln fair demand and steady,
but lower .st 800 70M2O 76 spot or seller
August; so G7}m 20 20 seller September
Lard-Quict and steady at $l3 % spot;
Is 23lrl3 375 seller October. Bulk Meats
->taa ly and unchanged. Whisky
STEADY and firm at 81 1873.
On call -Whnut-Firm and n
shade higher at 81 l5l seller September.
Confirm and higher ut GSlaGS lc seller
September; C9i@rogr seller October
Oots-Firm al! higher ut 40lc seller
August; 36'r seller S.p. mJor Pork
and Lard Unchanged.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-08-25
East Liberty Cattle Market.

EAST LIBERTY. August 2i.-Cattic-
Receipts for Saturday, Sunday and Mon
day were 1925 head, making a total OF
&, i4J head for the weel; ending last night,
of which 40 cars were through stock
and 103 cars for sale ut the yard The
receipts to-day were - cars, or 400 head,
all Tor sale here. The run Is liahg and
likely to be so. Market active and prices
u shade higher tnan the closing prcc, o.
last week, which were low indeed Best
St 7jC,7OO medium to good - ,j@G -;
common to fair - 75c5 80; bulls and
cows 81 50@4 OOi Texans 50 UOt . 10;
stockcrs - OOM4 90. Hogs-RgrsipJ-
from Friday morning to Monday even
ing G.270 head; total tor the week 1880
head, receiptc to-day l,2l0 head; Workers
81 SOMS 49, PhiladeIphios IS 4O@S -.
Shecp-Receipts from Friday morning
10 Monday evening l02yyAcad, and Ion
the week 1900 head; receipt, to-day
22,lOO head selling at s. 7j@5 30
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-08-25
Hurr'~ HnIs Camp Icctis=.

Editors o: the Register:
The Burr's Mills camp meeting, on
sunday, was a grand success IN point Of
numbers. 1t is estimated that over ten
Thousand persons were i'll attendance.
An admittance fee OF ten cents Was cuurg-
ed. and about nine thousand tickets Were
sold. and great many went IL, IN tine
rush, without paying. Tbirty-seven
crowded cars came over the B, X. q. rail
road, besides the regular passengertr0ins.
Capt. W. b. Franklin, master OF trans
portatlon, came down from GAINESVILLE,
and had charge of affairs at the station
and the running OF trains, and 1t Is due
to his management that not an accident
OF the smallest Kind occurred.
1t was impossible for all the crowd To-
get around the grand stand, 81 there wus
preaching in three places. No disturb
hnce Of any kind occurred during the
day, and not drunken man was seen on
the grounds. There was at least thirty
acres of wagons, carriages and horses ON
and about the camp grounds.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-08-25
al prices, except Tennessees, which were

al prices, except Tennessees, which were
off.
SToCKs-The stock market, which was
marked by fluctuations throughout the
day, closed dull and steady, except Pacific
Mail, which was active and better. In
Panama last sales were at l344, although
there was no business in the stock late in
the afternoon, and nothing definite up to
the close of business in regard the rCia-
tions between Pacific Mail and Panama
about which rumors were SO freely err
cuated early in the day New York
Central declined to lON ;IWestern Union
closed ut S48i Union Pacific Mt 73l
Lake Shore recovered from q : to 81
and closed at 6l4 The highest sales of
the day were at 81 Northwestern was
steady ST Il 5Gl T. for common, and 81 for
preferred st Paul closed ut 50 .Il3S for
common, and g. for preferred Erie AL
vanccd to l5I. and closed at lj3. Pacific
Nal closed at 80. after selling nj 295rt
3yF. The transactions to-day aggregated
50, 300 shares, Of which 70 700 were Lake
Shore, 500 Northwestern common. $50
preferred, 30,7J0 Pacific Mail 1900 81.
Paul common, 1920 preferred, 2,iJJ
Chic, and 1920 Western Union.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-08-25
PhiIaGelDilIa ylNrket.

PHILADELPHIA, August 2l-Flour-
Dull and unchanged; supeiluc - Oor
) l2I; extra 50 25m5 374; high grade,
81 ljMS 25. Wheai-Dull; amber 81 80
al 20. Rye--UnchanSed. Corn
Fairly active ut S3r, sjr. Oats r>a.-
tied at lie. Whisky-$l2A Butter
Steady; New York and bradford county
extra 3GM3lic; first, 2Nr,5on; western
extras 22M 25c; rolls extras -t@2jr; da
firsts 2OM 23c. Chccsc-QuicJ; prime $
GlOc; western fine l0mlo.e. E-.-
Higher; western 2lm ~.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-08-25
CONDENSED TELEGRkMS.

The Mark Loue Ergrc,g crop review
is corrected to read, New samples look
poor in comparison with those Of last
year" not "weil," IS published yes
tcrday morning.
The New York courts adjourned ycs-
terday out of respect to the memory Of
the late Judge Grover, OF the Court Of
Appeals.
The Atlantic cotton mills, ut Law
rel CO, Massachusetts, which suspended
or the 10th of July, will resume with Il
ipn force on Monday next The mills
give employment to about 1850 opera
tivcs.
Ex-senator Carpenter has written let
ter saving that the announcement that
he would address the National Green
back Convention at Detroit was made
without authority, and that he will not
be present on that occasion.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-08-25
Cincinnati Marker.

CIHcIYNATI, August 2i.-Co.ton-
Firm ut l4Ic. Fiour-Duil and mchang-
ed. Whent-Firm; new 15ct'5l -; n.a
red 81 55Gl So Corn-Acslvc at 1Ic
7Ic. Oats-Pricess firm and unchangca
Rye-Dull; No. gee. Pork-Duil and
nominal ut $2i Gu. Lard--irm; steam
l3Ic; kettle lie. Bulk Meats eirll.
GnI2c. Bacou-QUjet Mt inIm1&.l lllH..
Whisky-Firm and in fair demand ".
81 70.
HoGs-Firm; storkcrs - -I'S S %,
common to good light - 5Om7 30.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-08-25

Mr.. r II. Arnold, one of those injured
by the late accident on the st. Louis
Kansas City and Northern railroad, died
OF his injuries yesterday evening in this
city. Several others are in a critical
condition, but being as well rs could be
expected.
Sir Edward Ryan, Vice Chancellor Of
the University Of London Is dead.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-08-25
THE WEATHER.
WAE DEPARTMENT,

NAE DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE cF CuEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, August %, \. NJ. }
PROBABILITIES
For TENNESSEE and the Ohio Valley,
clear or fair weather and rising tcmpcra-
turc, with easterly and southerly winds
and stationary or falling barometer.
For the Lake Region, partly cloudy
and cool weather, with eastcrly to south
criy winds, falling barometer and light
rains in Michigan and Wisconsin.
Fer the Upper Mississippi and Lower
Missouri Valleys, increasing cloudincss
and areus OF rain, with warmer weather
southeast to southwest winds and falling
barometer.
The Ohio river Will continue to fall
The Mississippi river will Iail at sta
tions above Vichsburs and remain sta
Ii ouafy at that station.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-08-25
LATE PUBLICATIONS.
Standard Works.
BIGELow's LIFE OF FRANKLIN.

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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-08-25
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
New Work Money and StOch
Market.

NV YORK, August 24.-GcLD--Opcn-
cI and closed at iI3g, with sales in the
interim at ll3l and ll3i Rates paid for
borrowing ., aud !! per cent and flat
aud LA per cent.