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The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-04-28

ANOTHER SPELLING PUzzLB.-A correspond
ent Of the Boston Adrertiser proposes the fol-
lowing sentences as an exercise for spelling
matches:
Looking up into his goloptious eyes, she
said: "And is it, indeed, true, Alfred, that
our soul, in the process of transmogrifica-
ton, explunctifies itself through the whole
caboodle Of eternity?"
MAY, dearest" replied Alfred, and his
countenance betrayed an expression of irasci-
fication, not to say disgruntlement, which
cavorsed over his features for an instant.
"Our souls cannot become sufficiently
matterated to admit Of the necessary spitHica-
ton which"
The sentence was never finished, for as he
spoke he seated himself upon q char whose
legs had been exserrated two inches, and he
came down Unexpectedly kerchunk.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-04-28
The Waits of Society.

Here is brief record of the zeal of Stats
tician most suggestive Of the evils which re-
suit from the usual Indifference to the waits
of society:
"Some Of the most curious and remarkable
criminal statistics ever obtained have been
given to the public by Dr. Harris, of New
York. His attention was called, some time
since, to county on the upper Hudson which
showed remarkable proportion of crime and
poverty to the whole population of its
40, 900 inhabitants being in the alms-house-
and, upon looking into the records little, he
found certain names continually appearing.
Becoming interested in the subject, he con-
cluded to search the genealogies of these FAM
lilies, and, after a thorough investigation, he
discovered that from a young girl named
margaret" was left adrift, nobody re-
members how, in village of the county.
seventy years ago, and, in the absence of an
was left to grow up as best she
could-have descended two hundred crimi-
nails. As an illustration of this remarkable
record, in one single generation of her un-
happy line there were twenty children; of
these, three died in infancy and seventeen
survived to maturity.
Of the seventeen, nine served in the State
prisons for high crimes an aggregate
term of fifty years, while the others
were frequent inmates OF jails and
and almshouses. The whole
number of this girls descendants, through
six generations, is nine hundred, and besides
the two hundred who are on record as crimi-
nails, a large number have been idiots, imbe-
Giles, drunkards lunatics, prostitutes and
A stronger argument for careful
treatment Of pauper children than these fig
ures could hardly be found.-SprinDield Re
publican
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The Soldenes in New Orleans.

We had the pleasure yesterday OF receiving
call from Miss Emily Soldene, the beautiful
representative of English Opera Boufe, now
on triumphant tour through the country.
She came with her father, a hale English gen.
tleman on the sunny side of sixty, and her
and she did it in very lady-like manner
against the statements of letter published in
Yesterdays Enquirer from our esteemed New
Orleans correspondent The story told in
that letter she pronounced absolutely false in
some particulars and grossly exaggerated in
others, and she thought she could easily see
by what parties our correspondent had been
misinformed.
The ball which was alleged to have been a
"midnight carouse," Miss Soldene admitted
that her management had given, but informed
us that SO far from herself having been pres
emit but q few moments, that she had remained
throughout the evening. II think the trou-
BILE was. said Miss Soldene, "that our ladies'
behaved themselves too Quakerishly and did
not dance the Can-Can, as certain soft youths
duct of my ladies, she continued, "of course
it is impossible to watch the virtue of ten
girls closely; but they are fully up to the
average of women in the profession. Of
course, they meet pleasant American gentle
men and enjoy their society. I do not blame
them. And the writer says that they will
probably behave themselves in Cincinnati, as
they remain there but one week y"
"Why, if they are as bad as he says they
are, a week is long time" laughed Miss Sol
dene. "Of course the ladies are in one sense
fast 1t would be useless to bring any other
kind out here. There is not one OF them that
can not drive a spirited pair, and two or three
can handle four-in-hand as we'll as the best
gentleman whip-that accounts for their ap-
pearance on the Shell Road. Why, when 1
PRODUCTION to the most fashionable clergyman
and assured then that my engagement would
then be a success Who is he ?-Rsporter.
1t has been a success, and have not yet met
the clergyman"
Miss Soldene went on pleasantly to say that
the thing that amused her most in the objec-
tionable letter was the allusion to the virtue of
the men of her company.
"Why," said she, 81 never knew so much
stress to be laid upon male virtue before. 1
am quite sure that it never affects the receipts
of the house"
Miss Soldene went on, seriously, to say
how deeply she had been panied by the APP
pearance Of the article in question, and put it
every little folly to be printed for the public
to read. "Strict as try to be myself" she
continued, II should hate to see every little
speech or act written up'-a blast, believe
you call it. With the private life of an artistic
the public has nothing to do, provided her
artistic position is won on her professional
merits, and not otherwise"
With this sentitious proposition, the truth
Of which there were none present to gainsay,
Miss Soldene withdrew from our sanctum
with her escorts, leaving q most pleasant i'm
preston upon all who had met her, ncin-
natl Enquirer.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-04-28

Marsden's Zarsaparilla can be purchased
from all druggists. NJ. B. Morrison L. Co.,
general agents, No. Magazine street.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-04-28

"Bret Harte is engaged on a new play" is
he? That play was new five years ago The
poor man has never beard Of BARLEY Camp
bell.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-04-28

SEAT OF THE VITAL PR1NcIpLE.-In nearly
every case headache or indigestion is induced
by torpidity of the liver. Maguire's great
Cundurango Regulator will properly excite
that organ, assist digestion, purge the bowels
and cause all pain in the head to disappear.
All frs:-class druggists keep it.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-04-28
CARL SCHURZ.

The New York Tribune, of the 23d inst.
publishes the following correspondence
which will be read with interest by the nu
meroas admirers Of the distinguished Mis-
souri, statesman. We hope Mr.. Schurz viii
be able, on his return from Europe, to com
ply with the invitation so gracefully extended
to him by citizens of such standing and
reputation as the signers Of this letter:
New YORK, March 81, 1875.
The Hon. Carl Schurz:
Dear !Sir-The undersigned have been fol-
lowing your public career as Senator of the
Uuited States with attention and admiration.
The arduous and unremitting labors which
in the best interests of the country you have
undergone for many years, the eminent state
manship you have shown in the treatment Of
all public questions, the rare independence
and courage you have displayed under the
most trying circumstances, the eloquence in
which you have excelled among the best
orators Of the country, and above all the un-
challenged integrity Of character you have
preserved under the most insidious tempta-
tons, are deeply engraved in the hearts Of a
grateful people.
Your treatment of the Louisiana question
in particular, has won Cur hearty appreciation.
In that question the Independence of all the
States is involved, and on the eve of Presi-
dental election nothing in our oEinion will
contribute more toward eolightening the peo-
pie ON the proper relations. rights and f1nc-
tons of State and Federal Governments, that
public exposition of the destructive tenden-
cies of the policy pursued toward the State of
Louisiana. We are sorry the expiration of
the Forty-third Congress has deprived us of
an opportunity to hear from you once more
on that subject, and should you consent to
address the American people thereon, you will
crafty the earnest desire not only of your
friends, but of all who take an interest in the
welfare of our country. We would, there
fore, respectfully request you to name day
On which it will be agreeable to you to address
The citizens of New York city.
Yours, very respectfully,
Vim. NJ. Evarts, Edward Luckemeyer,
}. Godfrey Gunther, Geo. 81. Kunoth,
Nm. G. Bryant, Philip Bissinger.
august Belmont A. Jacoby,
oswald Ottenkorfer, Whtelaw Reid,
Vim. Butler Duncan, E. Krackowitzer,
edward Solomon, E. Nrggorath,
Peter Cooper, L. Weber,
!. J. Stiastny, F. NJ. Mas,
Ilfred Schlesinger, H. Wesendonck.
MI. Schurz has just replied to the letter as
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-04-28
Mr. Schurz has just replied to the letter as
follows:

ST.. LOUIS, April 10, 1875.
Geatlemen-Your kind letter inviting me to
deliver On address on public affairs in the
city of New York has reached me. Nothing
would be more gratifying to me than to obey
80 hattering call, but regret to say that at
present am unable to do SO. On the Goth
Of this month intend to sail for Europe: and
the few intervening days are so entirely taken
up by variety of engagements as to leave
A more favorable opportunity may, however,
be found after my return from Europe.
I cannot refrain from thanking you most
cordially for the expressions of approval of
which you have thought my public conduct
deserving. Coming from such a source, they
are to me an encouragement as we'll as q re-
ward.
remain, gentlemen, very sincerely yours,
C.. SCHuRZ,
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-04-28

All hotels Spd steamboats, use Paragon yeast
powders.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-04-28

Pimples disappear by using Marsden's Ear
sapa1i,ia.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-04-28

k your grocer for Paragon yeast powders.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-04-28

If
You want
To win fortune,
Buy ticket in the next
Louisiana State Lottery Company's
Grand single number
Drawing, upon
May LIST,
When
$75, 900 will be distributed in 44O prizes.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-04-28

Total. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 49,, 1874 OF
The commissioners of the McDonogh and
Fink Funds, consisting of Mayor Leeds, Ad-
ministrators Pilsbury and Brown, submitted
their report yesterday to the Council, showing
the expenditures made, the assets and cash
balance on hand.
Cash balance Fink Fund, s77SO IS. Cash
balance McDonogh Fund, S21, $3.50 &c.
The following appropriations were approved
on third reading:
Department of improvements 1884 G.
Various bills. Observation-Disclosures. $50 10
John Mccormick, constable Second Jus.
tice Court. Observation-Disclosures. 81 90
Higgins & Wilson, in full for grading and
graveling west eide OF Rampant
street, between Dumaine and Hos
pital streets Observation-Disclosures. 843 %
]. ]. O'aara, for laying banquette in
front Of the property of Mrs. Mar
garet Warn, on Seventh street, in
1s7s......:: ...:-....::........... 80 OF
g. Casanave, Recorder OF Deaths, etc..
for balance for the month of Decem-
Der, 1874, as per bill ...... $50
Grand total s3772 Al
Petitions.
Several petitions asking q reduction on as
sessment of property, were rejected, where
after the Council adjourned.
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Several petitions asking reduction on as
sessment OF property, were rejected, where
after the Council adjourned.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-03-13
The Saving Hand.

A hundred set sermons could not
contain the force of this single anec-
dote, and its application by an ex-
change
Two painters were employed to fres-
co the walls of a cathedral Both
stood on a rude scaffOlding, construct
ed for the purpose, some forty feet
from the floor. One of them was so
intent upon his work that he became
wholly absorbed, and in admiration
stood off from the picture, gazing at it
with intense delight. Forgetting
where he was, he moved back, slowly
surveying critically the work of his
pencil, until he had neared the edge of
the plank on which he stood. At this
critical moment his companion turned
suddenly. and almost paralyzed with
horror, beheld his imminent peril !;
another instant, and the enthusiast
would be precipitated upon the pave
ment beneath If he spoke to him 1t
was certain death; if he held his
peace, death was equally sure. Sud
denly he rcgained his presence of
MIND, ana SelZlDg wet Drusn, nunS III
against the wall, scattering the picture
with unsightly blotches of coloring.
The painter started forward, and
turned upon his friend with fierce up
braidings; but, startled at his CHASTITY
face he listened to his recital of dan
ger, looked shuddering over the dread
space below, and with tears of graft
tude blessed the hand that saved him.
Just so, we sometimes get absorbed
upon the pictures of the world, and in
contemplating them, step backward,
unconscious of our peril, when the
Almighty in mercy dashes out the
beautiful images, that draws US at the
time we are complaining of his deal
ings, into his outstretched arms of
compassion and love.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-03-13


1t is asserted as fact that every
canvasser who has turned his attention
to the introduction of the New Family
Sewing Machine in his locality, or who
has been fortunate enough TO secure an
agency, has outstripped the bestefforts
in making money of the old tried
Agents of the high priced machines,
which latter they now replace. The
demand is enormous, and sales SO ra-
pid and money made so readily with so
little effort that Farmers. Tradesmen,
Spectators, &C., are focking into the
business as fast as they can secure ter
ritory and get their goods on the
ground to supply anxious customers. It
it marvellous how their machines sell
when exhibited, it being a recognized
fact that'people will buy the best at the
lowest price. 1t certainly is the Ma
chine of the times and does the same
work, as other machines at $4,000 or
10000. and we really believe it would
sell just as readily at double and then
not cost half the usual price of so good
an article, for it is astonishing to see
the vast amount of labor it performs at
so low a cost. The inventors are daily
inundated with testimonials of the
worth of their new Machines which so
suddenly and successfully bounded in
to popular favor 1t proves to be just
what is wanted every day, by every one,
everywhere, who have family. 1t has
attained an enviable reputation in
many thousands of homes and factories,
for its solid strength, power, rapidity,
simplicity, certainty and ease of opera
ton, with extreme beauty, fneness and
reliability of its sewing; while the
wonderful low price (Twenty dollars
for Large and complete Sewing Ma
chine with strong table and treadle,)
places all idea of competition out Of the
question. 1t stands alone in its merits
and price. We advise you to invest in
one at once for your Wife. Daughter,
Mother, Sister or Lady Friend and
make home happy, or put them in
your factory, or what is better if you
are lucky enough, secure an agency, if
there is none in your town, and make
money yourself. The many new at
tachments for doing extra fine, skilful
and difficult work, are a surprise in
their simplicity of construction and far
below even grange prices" and will
be delivered safe at your door, no mat
ter how remote you may reside, if you
write for them. Address, j. THOMSON,
HANNA q Co., 907 Broadway, N. Y.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-03-13
MODERN WOMEN.

1t is a sad commentary upon our
boosted civilization that the wo-
men of our times have degenerated in
health and physique until they are lit
orally race of invaliis-pale, ner-
vous, feeble and back achy, with only
here and there Il few noble exceptions
in the persons Of the robust, buXom
ladies' Characteristic of the sex in days
gone by. BY very large experience,
covering period Of years, and embrace
ing the treatment OF many thousands
Of eases Of those ailments peculiar to
Women, DR.. Pierce, of the World ;
DlSpcnsary, Buffalo, y. Y, has per-
lcctcd, hy the combination of certain
vegetable extracts. natural specific,
which he does not eXtol as a cure-ali.
but one which admirably fulflls a
slngleneSs OF purpose. being most
positive and reliable remedy for those
weaknesses and complaints that afflict
the women Of the present day. This
natural specific compound is called
DIR. Pierce Favorite Prescription.
The tollowlngart among those diseases
IN which this wonderful medicine has
worked cures as if by magic and with
a certainty never before attained by
any medicines: Weak back. nervous
and general debility, falling and other
dispiaccments of internal organs. re-
suiung. from debility and lack of
strength IN natural supports. internal
fever, congestion, inflammation and
liberation ana very many other chron-
ic diseases incident to women, not
proper to mention here. in which, as
we'll as in the cases that have been
enumerated, the Favorite Prescription
effects cures-the marvel of the world.
II will not do harm in any state or con
alton of the system, aud by adopting
its use the invalid lady may avoid that
Everest of ofdeals-the consulting of
! family physician. Fayorite Prescrip-
t;on Is sold Ly dealers in medicines
Generally.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-03-13
An Echo From the Past.

The following remarks made by the
gifted Sargent S. Prentiss when repre-
senting Mississippi in Congress, apply
with equal force aud strength to the
abused and PROSTATE States of the
South, of to-day:
Upon ali the States [ do most
solemnly call for that justice to another
which they would expect for them
selves. Let this cup pass from Mis-
sissippi. Compel her rot to drink its
bitter ingredients, lest some day even
handed justice should commend the
poisoned chalice to your own lips.
You sit here in judgment upon the
most sacred right of sister State
that which is to State what chastity
is to a woman or honor 10 man,
Should you decide against her, you
tear from her brow the richest Jewel
which sparkles there, and forever bow
her head in shame and dishonor. But
if your determination is taken; if the
blow must fall /; if the violated Con-
stilution must bleed, [ have but one
request to make. When you decide
that she cannot choose her own rep
resentation, at the self-same moment
blot from the ar-spangled banner Of
the Union, the bright star that glitter;
TO the name of Mississippi, but leave
the stripe behind, fit emblem of hel
| degradation.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-03-13
Uncle Billy's Objections TO Civil
Rights.

interviewed" Uncle Billy, a good
old colored friend of mine, the other
day on the question of civil rights.
Don't want muffin mo-" said Uncle
Billy, Got too much already for dis
niggah"
"How is that, Uncle Billy2 Is it not
a good thing to be equal before the
law?"
Now, Marse Boss" grunted Billy
plaintively, ''dar's jist whar de misery
comes in. We're ekal befo' de law
an dar yer hit our weak pint. Befo'
de waw, eff niggah stole chicken an
pig, yer jerked him UP, guy him thirty
nine lashes, an let him go. But jist
let culled pusson try it now Yer
hauls him fore court, an sens him to
de penitentiary, jist like he wus one of
yer poor white trash. OATS what tbs
to be ekal fore de law
| suggested to Uncle Billy that this
might be obviated by being little
more honest.
"Marse Boss" interrupted Billy,
I'VE can't run agin natur." It's nat
raj fur niggar to steal pig and chicken,
fryin' size Yer knows it is, an faint
no use trying to stop us. Now we uns
are willing to let your uns' alone, an
you all jist let us alone on this pint.
We're pow'ful weak on dis pint, Marse
Boss"
Just here a perVerse and disloyal
spirit tempted me to hint to Uncle
Billy that the colored people were in
debted to their Republican friends for
this change in their status.
We'll, den, Marse Boss" said he,
"all Ise got to say is, de laws got to be
changed, hab law fur de white man
and law fur de black man."
Strange as it may seem, some of our
best citizens echo Uncle Billy's senti
ment, They are inclined to view the
negro S minor transgressions in len
lent light, and | know that some of
our Democratic judges impose lighter
penalties upon colored men for small
offenses than they would do in cases
where the guilty parties were white.
Before Uncle Billy left | asked him
how he would like to sit down atthe ia
bic with white folks at the hotels.
Great Godelmightyl" exclaimed
the good old man. Il allow youse
tryin' to make fun O. dis chile. Why,
you knows yourself dat no culled
pusson ebber lets a white man see
'em eat eff dey kin help it y
This is strictly true. The ordinary
Southern negro will not eat in the
presence of a white spectator.
We'll, Uncle Billy" | said, 1T is
very evident that you don't want any
civil rights"
Not anything mo-, tank you, re-
piled Billy. Nearly done ruined
now. Hev to pay my own doctors
bill; lost all my money in de Freed
mans Bank; nebber got no forty
acres an de mule dey promised me,
an can thelp myself to little chicken,
fryin' size, without gwine TO de
penitentiary. Use got huff cibbil
rights !"
The above is no production of the
fancy. 1t is n true incident, honestly
told, and it is impossible to talk to
the country negroes without hearing
just such things as [ have related
The Independents
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-03-13
A Model LAWYER.

Squire johnson was model law,
yer, as the following anecdote viii
evince:
Mr.. Jones once rushed into the
'Squires Office in great passion. THAT
internal scoundrel of cobbler, Smith
has sued me, Mr.. Johnson-sued for
five dollars | owe him for a pair Of
boots ~
Then yon owe him five dollars 2"
ITO be sure | do; but he's gone and
sued me-sued me !"
Then why don't you pay him, ifyou
owe him 2"
Because he's sued me; and when q
man does that, I'll never pay it till il
costs him more than he gets. want
you to make it cost him all you can. u
But it will cost you something
too"
Il don't care for that; what do you
charge to begin with?"
Ten dollars aud more if there is
much extra trouble"
"All right! There's the X. Now
go ahead p
No sooner was his client gone than
Squire johnson stepped across to his
neighbor Smith and offered to pay the
bill, on condition that the suit should
be Withdrawn. The shoemaker gladly
acceded-all he wanted was his pay.
The lawyer retained the other five for
his fee, and, as the case was not
troublesome" made no further de-
mands upon his client
Ten days after Jones came in to see
how his case was getting along.
'All right, said the lawyer, you
won't have any trouble about that. |
put it to Smith so strongly that he was
glad to withdraw the suit altogether. "
Capital !" cried the exulting Jones.
you done it up brown! You shall
have all my business y
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-03-13

SLEEPING WITH A HARDWARE
STORE.-The other night certain man
in town; was kept down until very
late hour, and his wife, who by
the way is a good and thoughtful
woman, knowing how cold he would
be when he got home, put an iron
on the stove, and when she heard
him open the gate she hurriedly jump
ed up and wrapped the iron in piece
of flannel, and chunked it in the bed
for him .to awarm his feet by. The
man was cold and cross. He crawled
into bed with a groan, and shuddered
with cold as he stretched himself out.
Then he gave a yell that shook the
house, and damned his head through
the head board, and screamed fire, and
waltzed out on the floor, and around
the room in the dark, filling the dark
ness with weird profanity When his
wife lighted the lamp they discovered
a beautiful photograph of a said iron
on the mans foot, and it was found
that the flannel had some how got off
the footwarmer. The man says that
hereafter, if he must sleep with
hardware store, he wants it put in cold.