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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-05-19
The F0utstep on the Stair.

l nave very many treasures
That my heart has hid away;
There's a little Gull that's brighter
Than the sunshine Of the day;
And little shoe that's faded,
KS among my treasures there
and listen when l see it.
For afootstep on the stair.
Cor patter, patter, patter,
OF a footstep on the stair.
Now those little feet are silent,
And the face is hidden low,
Underneath the meadow grasses,
Aud the daisies fragrant snow;
6nd miss them in the morning,
P&tterlng feet, and face so fair
But listen most at bedtime,
Fer the footstep on the stair.
Then she'd come and kneel beside me
In her little gown of white,
And she'd say her short prayer over,
And would kiss me sweet good night
And I listen in the twilight,
Though know she is not there,
Bat cannot still my yearning.
For the footstep on the stair,
Ror the patter, patter, patter.
Of the footstep on the stair.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-05-19
Order Of the Golden Fleece.

The noblest things, says the Figaro,
have sometimes very singular origin.
This order, for example, ought, &C
cording to ancient chroniclers, to be an
image of the golden locks of the mis-
tress of Philip the Good, duke of Bur
gundy. That prince in espeusing the
princess of Portugal, at Bruges, on
January 10th 1870, founded on the
same day that order of chivalry, by way
of consolation for the deserted beauty.
Tie Princess Isabel, learning these de-
tails, manifested great discomfort, and
in order to tranquilize her, Philip af-
tirmed that he had only conceived the
idea of founding the order, and giving
it that name, to commemorate a mos
profitable speculation he had made in
wool. The invention was not certainly
very brilliant one. AS to the Golden
Fleece, the conquest of Jason and the
Argonauts, in Colchis, it is said to be
symbolical of virtues, which, in order
to be pre-, must destroy the horrible
monsters of vice and passion. Charles
the Rash, of Burgundy, was in his turn
grand master, and Louis XII, as
suzerain of the duke, tried to get
possession of the dignity, but could not
succeed The Archduke Macmillan
of Austria, having married the daughter
Of Charles, was acknowledged grand
master by the Chapter of Knights, and
his grandson, Charles ", impaired the
greatest lustre to the institution. But
when the war of the Spanish succession
broke out, in 100, Charles LII. carried
off to Vienna the archives of the order,
and had himself proclaimed grand mas
ter in that capital, whilst Philip '. on
his side protested and acted in the same
manner in Spain; and the dispute still
exists at the present day. The emperor
of Austria, considers himself as head,
and from time to time creates a
knight, but only to prevent his right
from lapsing; nor can any Austrian re-
ceived from the King Of Spain that ex-
ceptional distinction.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-05-19

for hardness ON the part of clerks, or for
disorderly conduct. For instance, on
the morning when the writer Witnessed
the workings of the associations, bank
reported that it was unable to open
their vaults, and consequently could
not deliver exchanges. This, in 8
measure, delayed all of the other banks,
and fine was imposed by the manager.
1t is SO arranged that the clerks cannot
pay these fines themselves, as they are
collected monthly from each bank.
The debit banks are required to pay
before half-past one o'clock, on the same
day, the amounts due in legal tender
notes, and the credit banks receive i'm
mediately after that hour the amounts
due them, thus settling in one transac-
ton the entire transactions of the banks
with each other of the day previous.
The gold transactions are settled at the
same time and in the same manner. A
record is kept of each banks daily tran
sactions, and a statement made weekly
to the Clearing House of the loans,
specie, legal tenders, deposits and cir.
culation, which is compiled by the
manager, so that the condition of each
bank can be pretty accurately ascertain
ed. This is called the "bank statement"
which is so anxiously looked for by
stock spectators on Saturday after
Moons.
Each bank, in settlement of balances,
pays what it owes in sealed packages in
sums of $4,000, $4,000 and 500, OOO
These are numbered and registered, and
a record kept from whom they are re-
celved and to whom paid, so that in the
event Of an error in the count it can be
readily and accurately traced to where
it rightfully belongs.
The system is perfect and compare
lively simple withal, and so complete
are the records that every transaction of
the Clearing House can be shown at any
moment. This is largely due to the eff
ticient manager, Mr.. Camp, who has
been connected with the association
since its organization. He is familiar
not only with the history of the banks
of New York, but thoroughly posted as
to their strength, and the nature and ex-
tent of their business. In short, he is a
sort Of bank encyclopaedia
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-05-19
Baby's First Step.

Twas very simple lesson,
SO simple-yet deep and sweet.
Twas taught by our year-old baby,
Whose wee little dancing feet
We're tottering On the threshold
Of the open nursery door,
His bright eyes intently watching
A new toy upon the floor.
All untried and INFESTED
We're those tiny, active feet;
Never one step had they taken
In nursery Or on the street;
But the toy lay far beyond them,
And our baby's eager eyes
Danced, and he crowed in his gladne5s.
AS he saw the glittering prize.
Come, little boy; come. and take it;
Father will not let you fall.
FL e lifted his face and listened,
AS he heard the gentle call;
Turned his sweet blue eyes. and seeing
A strong hand on either side,
Gathered all his faith and courage,
And his first weak footstep tried.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-05-19
Diamonds from Sugar.

A French chemist has so far succeed
ed in his experiments as to have reason
able hopes of producing at least black
diamonds, if not colorless ones, from
sugar. He has already obtained car
bon cylinder hard enough to cut glass,
by exposing the perfectly burn sugar
to temperature of 1900 degrees Fahr-
enheit, in closed vessel without access
of air. 1t will be an interesting devil
opment, as far as regards the produc-
ton of sugar yielding crops, if this ex-
perimenter shall succeed fully. in his
designs, and, and cane and beets come
to be grown with a view to their final
transformation into diamonds. Truly
we are living in a wonderful age.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-05-19

HENRY SEYBERr, citizen OF Phila-
delphia, has offered to place a bell and
clock worth $4,000 in Independence
Hall in commemoration of the Declare
ton of Independence, the bell to be
rung upon the 4th Of July 1876, as a
herald of the festivities. A condition OF
the gift requires that the names of Mr..
Seybert's Immediate family be inscribed
upon the bell, which has Just been ac-
cepted by the Philadelphia City Coun-
Gil,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-05-19

CREAM PUDDING. eggs, one
half pint of fine sugar, one-half pint of
very rich cream (no matter if it is sour),
one small nutmeg, grated, one slice of
German dry bread, currents, raisins,
citron. Crate the nutmeg in the sugar.
Beat the sugar with the eggs and cream.
Crumble in the bread. Stir few
times. Let this stand over night. In
the morning sprinkle sugar over the
bottom of the dish in which the pud-
ding is to be served, put in some cur
rants, raisins, and citron, and cover
with the mixture. Then add another
layer of sugar and fruit, and put in
more OF the mixture, fruit again, and
so on, until all is put in. Bake slowly
for two hours. This will keep for
weeks.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-05-19
A HindOO Funeral in Florence.

More than four years ago, young
Hindoo Prince, only twenty-five: who
raled over one Of the most extensive
provinces of India and was strong
ally of Great Britain, stopping at one
of the Florence hotels, on his way
home from London to his native
country, was taken sick and died after
a short illness. He was attended by
a numerous suite, who, to show their
grief for the loss of their beloved
Prince astonished the Italians by their
mysterious oriental funeral ceremonies.
On the night of the 1st of December
1870, on the very spot where his monu-
ment now stands, they prepared the
pile upon which they performed the
right of burning the dead body of their
ruler. They mixed up with large
quantities of wood immense compounds
of camphor and odorous ointments, and
robed in his splendid vestments and
surrounded by his most precious orna
ments, they laid thereon the remains
of the young rajah. The pile was
lighted about midnight, and burned till
near morning. The venerable Brah-
min directed the ceremony, and ming
ling his prayers with those of other
faithful servants, made the groves re-
sound with their lamentations. AT
break of day the ashes of the Prince
were collected into golden vase, which
now rests in the sacred temple CT his
native India. In June of 1874 the
English Government, faithful to the
loyalty, to their young and powerfulally
erected splendid monument to his
memory on the spot where his body
was burnt. Florence Letter.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-05-19

DAN VOORHEES, has just joined the
piscopal church.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-05-19

BBssyx &c Gees from Bank to Bank and
@6Iears''-The Operations and Machinery
at che New York Clearing House-A Vast
NfDaMcial system.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-05-19

Total 1906, 176. GAL, 427 rs
In 1871 gold department was opened
in the Clearing house for the accommo-
dation Of those banks having gold ac-
counts. The gold transactions since
that time up to October 1, of the past
year, were as follows:
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-08-28
An Ancient Masonic Apron.
From The Gallatin (Tenn.) Examiner. I

lFrom the Gallatin (Tenn.) Examiner.1
There is now in the possession of John l..
Swaney, of Castallan Springs, in this county,
q Masonic apron that is one hundred years
old. 1t is made of Irish linen with the Ma.
sonic emblems nicely embroidered on it with
silk. 1t was made in Bartec county, North
Belote, about which time there was great
prejudice among the ladies against Masonry,
and this young lady and her mother were the
only ladies who would make them any re.
gala. Miss Mary Spivey was married July
10, l776 to James Bate She was the mother
of Col. Humphrey Bate and the great-grand-
mother of Gen. VIM. B. Bate. The date of
her marriage fixed the time she made the
apron, as it was before Henry Belote died, in
1927, and while on his death-bed he gave this
apron to John L. Swaney, requesting him to
keep it as long as he lived. 1t is as perfect as
it was when it was made. John L. Swaney is
perhaps the Oldest Mason living in Tennes-
see. He was initiated into Lodge No. 6, at
Gallatin, in 1908.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-08-28
STATE OF LOUISIANA,

PARISH OF ORLEANS, C1TY OF NEW ORLEANS.
BE 1T KNOWN, that, on this Eighteenth day
of the month of June, in the year of our Lord,
one thousand eight hundred and seventy-fve,
al d of the Independence of the United States OF
America the ninety ninth,
Before me. JOHN G. EUSTIS, Notary Pub
lie, in and for this City and Parish of Orleans,
State of Louisiana, duly commissioned and quail
fed, and in the presence of the witnesses here
matter named and undersigned,
Personally came and appeared the parties
whose names are hereunto subscribed, acting for
themselves and those whom they represent, as
corporators, and for such other persons as may
become associated with them by succession, pur-
chase, transfer, or subscription, who severally
declared that, availing themselves of the pro-
lative to the organization of Corporations for
works Of public improvements and for other pur-
poses they have covenanted and agreed and do
by these presents covenant and agree to form
themselves into and cons itute corporation
under the following articles, which they adopt as
their charter:
ARTICLE
The name of this corporation shall be the
FIRST CENTRAL DIFFUSION SUGAR MAN
UFACTURING COMPANY, and by that name it
shall have power and authority
First. To have and enjoy succession for the
period of twenty-five years.
Second. To contract, cue and be sued.
Third. To make and use corporate seal.
Fourth. To hold, receive, purchase, and con-
vey property, real and personal
Fifth. To name and appoint such managers,
directors and officers as its interest andc on
venience may require.
Sixth. To establish, make, alter, or amend
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-08-28
Railroad Across the Atlantic.

A railroad across the Atlantic is on the LIST
of possibilities for the future achievement OF
science. Many years ago civil engineer
read paper before the French Academy,
suggesting submarine railways. His theory
was that at certain depth Of the ocean-a
hundred fathoms or more-far below any
agitation from surface storms, the water is of
such density that Eothing in tubular form,
whatever the weight can possibly sink
Having thus made foundation in the very
bowels of Old Neptune, he proposed to sink
o CONTIGUOUS line of iron tubes-after the
manner of the recent cable laying-in which
double-track railway could be laid between
Cape Clear, Ireland, and Cape Race, New
foundland, and thus enable trains to 90
booming through, to the CONSERVATION of the
sea serpent and the mortal terror of the big
and little fishes. The only really serious
objection to this project that the
engineer of this deep sea scheme
could then see was the suffoca-
ting effects of the smoke from the
lomotives; and if this could be overcome,
then the grand oceanic railway only requires
the necessary construction capital to enter
upon its career of successful experiment"
which he duly figured out upon the profits of
the ample traffic between the two worlds.
Now that the aforesaid scientific objection"
has already disappeared in the smoke con-
Stunning engine Of modern invention, to say
nothing of the "Keely motor" can the capt.
tai question be as easily solved ? Who will
form the company, and who will take the
shares ?-Ne,o York Express.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-08-28
CHARTER.

not exceeding five hundred thousand dollars
$500, OOO), and to make any notifications, add
lions or changes in this act Of incorporation, OF
to dissolve the Company, with the assent OF
meeting. Such modification, addition, change or
dissolution shall be recorded as required by
law.
| ARTICLE XIV.
| Whenever the dissolution OF the company shall
take place either by the limitation of its charter,
| the vote OF the stockholders, as provided In the
foregoing section, or otherwise its affairs shall
be Immediately placed in liquidation under the
charge of two commissioners appointed by the
Board of Directors. SAID commissioners shall
be solvent persons not indebted to the company,
| and residents of New Orleans.
They shall remain in Office until the final iqui-
dation of the affairs of the company and the dis
tribution of the surplus funds among the stock
holders.
Their compensation shall be fixed before their
election, and shall not exceed two and half
per cent (21I per cent? of the assets realized by
them, and in case OF a vacancy occurring from
| any cause whatever, the remaining or surviving
commissioners shall Immediately appoint another,
otherwise any curt Of general civil jurisdiction
in the parish OF Orleans may make such appoint
ment, on the petition OF any three stockholders.
ARTICLE XIV.
The fiscal year OF this company shall end on
the first day of March in each year. On that day,
or as soon thereafter as practicable, the books
u tn6 company snail De balanced and generAf
statement of its affairs be prepared and submit
ted to the stockholders, for fifteen days proceed
ing such election OF directors.
Thus done and passed at my Office in New Or
leans in the presence of Andrew J. Arm strong
and Fred. Stansbury, lawful witnesses residing
In this city, who have hereunto signed their
names as such, with said appearers ard me, said
notary, on the day, month and year herein first
written. after reading the whole.
Original signed)
JNO. ". LABOUISSE.
R. SIEG,
r. C. CAMMACK,
VICTOR MEYER,
s. z. RELF,
T. L. AIREY CO.,
OTTO KRATZ,
A. J. ARMSTRONG,
F. STANSBURY.
j. G. EUSTIS,
Notary Public.
I, the undersigned, Deputy Recorder of Mort.
of New Orleans, do hereby certify that the within
duly recorded in my Office, according to law, ip
B. lis, folios 6lS, 619, $40, 621. 622 and 623.
New Orleans, La, June q, 1875.
(Signed) G. DARCANTEL,
Deputy Recorder.
/ certify the above and foregoing to be cor
rect copy of the original Act of incorporation |
and certificate Of recordation thereof extant in
my current register.
In faith whereof, grant these presents under |
my hand and the impress of my official seal, this
24th day of June, A. D. 1875.
J. G. EUSTI', Notary Public.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-08-28

A correspondent of the Richmond Dispatch
from White Sulpher Springs, Va, gossps
thus about two Southern gentlemen: Seen.
Johnston wears short beard which is gray,
like his hair. His form is erect and soldierly,
As of old, and his eyes retain their wonted
brightness. Gen. Johnston is great pedes-
trian. He is constantly taking long jaunts
over the mountains, and the fresh, pure air
and healthful exercise seem to do him good
and keep him in fine spirits. Northerners
seek his company. and delight in his cheerful
conversation, for the Centennial fever is
strong here, and society knows no territorial
lines. Even Gen. Bob Toombs, of Georgia,
who is supposed by some Radical ,urnals to
be ready to eat up a yankee on sight, or to
blow up the Government at the first opportu-
nifty, gets along very well with our brethren
and sisters from across the Potomac and
Ohio, and makes himself agreeable to them
all"
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-08-28
The Coal Monopoly and Extortion.

Messrs. Elitors-Can you explain why the
price of coal to consumers has been suddenly
advanced from sixty to seventy-fve cents per
barrel? The navigation of the Ohio River is
unprecedently good, and there can be no pre-
tense about restricted supply" etc. As the
coal dealer receives the article at about thir-
ty-fve cents, profit of 100 per cent on cash
article should invite exposure and
COMPETITION.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-08-28

She had been fishing for trout very lorg
and patiently without catching any, when her
husband espied her. and asked her what sort
of flies she used? co." she answered.
"some nice ones that bought in Paris on
purpose" "But," exclaimed the husband,
pulling out her line and looking at the flies,
''but these flies will never catch trout Who
ever heard of any body fishing for trout with
flies of this COLOR "Why," replied the
wife, "they are all right-they match my
dress, you see?" And so, it seems, they did.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-08-28

A country mother visiting Detroit with her
daughter, Q girl of fifteen, said to the child
who was about drinking a glass of soda
water: "Now, Mary, be careful Don't gulp
itdown at three swallows and gSt Exploded ali
to pieces by the gas, but sip and don't run
any risks"
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-08-28

young lady in the country, incensed at
an egotisncal young man from the city, said
eff the butcher down in the village could
buy you at the price your acquaintance hold
You at and sell you at your own estimation of
yourself, he could retire from business on
what he'd make on that single speculation in
veal"
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-08-28

Good palatable tea, 60 cents per pound, at the
Tea Depot, 5 Camp street.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-08-28

1t will pay to buy your coffee, parched CT
ground, at the Tea Depot, Camp street.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-08-28

Buy your carriages, buggies and baby
wagons of T. L. Maddux, 35 Carondelet street
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-08-28

Number OF children born in 1874 ........ 230
hereby certify that the above is correct
statement of the census of the parish of
Grant, as compiled by me on this 10th day of
July, 1875. THOMAS HICKMAN,
Supervisor of Registration, Clerk parish of
Grant
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-08-28

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J. A. GIRDNER,
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JULIUS WEIS,
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DAVID WALLACE,
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w. B. SCHMIDT,
SAM'L II. KENNEDY,
A. J. ARMSTRONG,
JOHN w. HUNTER,
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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-01-01
GAS.WORKS.

The City Gas-Works are under the gen.
eral supervision of the Committee on Light,
which ia comnosed Of Messrs. John NJ. Hig-
gins (chairman), w. P. NJ. Kellam, George
L. Christian, W. H. Scott, Louis Wagner,
NJ. L. Straus, and Isaac Davenport, Jr.
The works are in admirable condition and
well managed. Mr.. John H. Knowles is the
superintendent, and Mr. w. n. Page inspec-
tor. To these gentlemen we are indebted
fer interesting facts concerning the gas de-
partmeut.
The following are the statistics from the
inspectors Office for the past year: 2.
MeterS.-Ntmber in use TO date, 3,142
out OF use, 95; changed, 356; reset, 256
taken out. 351; introduced for new consu.
merS, 225; private in use, "A.
Street Mdsns.--F Forty-iour miles two hun.
dred and tifty.seven feet of street mains
have been laid from the commencement OF
the works TO the 31st December, 1874.
Street Lamps.-Number at last report,
LOO; added during the year, II. Total,
1,117.
The following Is statement of the gas
made and consumed during the year, by
months, together with the quantity Of coal,
etc.. consumed, compiled at the office of the
Gas.Wo Works for the Dispatch: