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Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1875-12-02
Probate Court.

Judge KENT furnishes us the follow
ing statement of the business of the
Probate Court for the past week, to-wit:
MARRIAGE LICENSES.
Charles A. Pritchett and Amanda f.
Thompson.
VIM. Jarvis and Matilda A. Bailes.
Evan J. Morgan and Ann E. Jones.
william Jackson and Mahala Wilson.
Albert A. Harris and Lucy Ann Casey.
William A. Jones and Anna NJ. iiebard.
John Brown and Mary Myers.
Hiram F. Bennett and Henrietta Nc
Claim
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Great Reduction in Clothing

Dec. 2, 1S75.-1w
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I pert employed by the companies; no instruc

pert employed by the companies; no instruc
tons were given me relative to the marking of
Bayly & Ponds books by Mr.. Fourchy, nor
was / instructed to take balance
sheet. l am broker in this city. The credit
of Bayly & Bond was better after the fire than
before. There is nothing strange in the lack
of detailed items On the stubbs Of check-book
of the Merchants Insurance Company. Mer-
chants and corporations often give checks
without placing the full details of the dis
burseuent in the check hook. ---
Paul Fourchy-I SIN President of the Mer-
chants Insurance Company. I never wrote
or composed any part or portion of the Du-
rand articles. The portion relative to the tes-
timony was written or rather
copied by me. In explanation would say
that some time in July, 1874. Mr.. Durand
came to our Office and stated that he had Mr..
Ponds testimony; that it was important. With
his permission l had copy taken Of it.
Some time afterwards Durand told me that
he had not the original, and he borrowed my
copy 1 never saw it afterwards, until
Durand produced his article, which he said
he was going to publish. advised Durand
not to publish anything. as this had been my
policy throughout. Subsequently Durand
came TO our office with Mr. p NJ Baker, and
Mr. Baker asked me if the article was not too
strong. After some discussion Durand said
that his article contained nothing but what
could be proved by Mr.. Ponds testimony.
Mr.. Baker said that he would publish it if
he had q signature TO it. Durand then
signed it. Regarding the entry of $50 paid
Durand, Mr.. Fourchy explained that Durand
had complained that he had done much SER
vice in the Bayly & Pond case, but the in
surance companies had not recognized his
right for recompense. In consequence of this,
and the fact that Dnrand was a non resident
and an important witness in the case before
the United States Circuit Court, asked him
what he thought would be reasonable. He
said $780, -.
Edgar Mott, recalled, says: That the check
of $500 paid to him by the Merchants In
surance Company, WAS an advance, which he
returned to the company.
G. W. Mott sworn, says: Regarding the
$40 paid Thos. Devefeaux. Special Officer, 1
would say that it was given to Capt. Younes,
who turned it over to Devereaux.
A number of documents were then offered
in evidence for the defense.
Major G. B. New, for plaintiffs, then opened
the argument. He spoke for fully three
hours, examining the testimony and present
ing the questions of law involved.
T. J. Semmes, Esq, for the defense, sub
mitted the case to the jury without argument
after which Judge Cullom read - long and
carefully prepared charge to the jury. The
jury retired to make up their verdict.
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CEUECHMEN IN COUNCIL.
Annual Conference of the Louisi-
ara Methodist Episcopal
Church South.
Third Day-EriGayo

The members of the Conference assembled
promptly at the hour stated, and there was a
noticeable improvement in the number pres
ent over the first day of the session. The
call to order was made by Bishop McTyeire,
and after the usual mornings services, the
attention of the members was invited to the
reading of reports by the different clergymen
of the Diocese relative to the condition of
their several charges in respect to religious
advancement, church improvement and fnan-
cial standing. The reports we're generally very
satisfactory and the Treasurer was kept quite
busy receiving and crediting the different
sums of money received. The examining
committees also made reports of the result of
their examination of candidates for class ad-
vancement, and almost without exception,
passed the applicants to the desired classes
During this days session one of the brothers
was rebuked by the Conference for not pre-
senting proper financial report. and in the
course of the discussion the Rev. Mr. Parvin
made very entertaining speech, which pro-
voked expressions of approval from all the
members present.
It was a ubiect of general regret that
Bishop Marvin of ST. Louis. who visited the
Conference on Thursday, was compelled to
shorten his visit, in obedience to call from
the Mississippi Conference, now in session at
Canton. 1t seems that Bishop Paine, of Mis-
sissippi, was unable to preside at his Confer
ence, owing to the enfeebled condition of his
health, and learning that Bishop Marvin was
SO near at hand, he sent request to him by
telegraph to act in his stead. To this Bishop
Marvin readily and kindly consented.
The charges of immortality which have been
preferred against Rev. E. B. Foust were to
have been heard at this days session, by q
committee appointed by the Bishop, but ow-
ing to some slight informality in the prelimi-
nary proceedings, the hearing was postponed
until later in the afternoon, when the whole
matte- wac to be brought before the commit
tee in cecret session. TIC this committee is
delegated the duty Of hearing the evidence
and argument in the case and pronouncing q
verdict in accordance Herewith, under the
laws of the Church
Services were held last evening as follows
At the Carondelet Street Church by Rev. j.
M. Mckee.
At the Felicity Street Church by Rev. Thos.
Randall.
At the Moreau Street Church by Rev. J. l..
Borden.
At the Algiers Church by Rev. Mr.. CLAY.
The Conference will meet again this morn
ing at 10 o'clock.
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The Bayly & Pond Libel Case.
Eighth Day.

Eighth Day.
There was quite large attendance yester-
day of those interested in the progress Of the
Bayly & Pond libel case. Promptly at noon
the first witness was called to the stand.
Mr.. E. B. Musgrove, agent of the London
and Lancashire Insurance Company, was
sworn for the defendants. He said: ass
81 was a member of the committee ap-
pointed by the several insurance companies to
adjust the losses of the Bayly & Pond fire.
We employed r. L. Gibson, Esq, as our at
torney TO defend our interests in the United
States Circuit Court No instructions were
given relative to the defense the attorneys
should file in that case"
Thos. A. Adams, sworn for the defense,
says: / was a member of the committe OF
the several insurance companies who were
interested in the Bayly & Pond fire. In our
conversation with our attorneys We gave no
instructions as to what defense they should
make in the case before the Circuit Court.
1t was here admitted by the attorneys for
the defense, that Messrs. Musgrove & Adams
were defendants in libel suits brought by
plaintiffs.
NJ Musson, sworn for the defense, said
The letter from Bayly & Pond relative to their
desire to submit the question of their loss to
arbitration was never formally submitted to
the Insurance ommittee, but it was fully dis
cussed there. Mr. Fourchy brought up the
matter number Of times. Regarding the at
torneys it was understood that each company
would stand their pro rata of expense for legal
services.
Z. NJ. Davis sworn-I am a member of the
Fire Committee of the Board of Underwriters
| was present at meeting of that committee
held at the Merchants Insurance Company
on Canal street; Messrs. Fourchy, Welshans
and Barker were present; do not remember
that any documents were presented there.
Edwin Harris sworn. says-I was present al
the meeting of the committee to investigate
the loss of the B.yly & Pond fire. Was an ex-
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ON DIT.

49,. Au recoir, Opera Bouffe! We wish you
bon uoyage to Ia belle Merqus.
-. The elegant band wagon of the Louisl-
ana Lottery Company was out serenading
Friday morning.
-. AT the Academy the other night it was
found necessary to announce to the audience
that the performance was over.
90. Rufus Waples Esq. has been appoint
ed member of the School Board by Super
intendent Brown, and has signifed his &C
ceptapce of the commission.
The Golden Thread Social Club an
nounces that Saturday night, the 18th day OF
December, is the night selected for their
grand ball at Odd Fellows Fl III.
Despite the terrible rain storm of
Thursday evening, the shell roads are in a
very fair condition. The cold wind that fol-
lowed the rain did wonders in drying them
up. :.
900. "A committee from the Central Council
of the Property Holders Union, waited on
the City Council yesterday. The object of
this visit, it was announced, was for the time
being secret.
-. In response to the correspondent who
addressed us regarding the parade of the
Knights of Momus, Christmas Eve. we can
only refer the matter to Menus, who will
doubtless soon respond.
-. The average school boy is now laying
in a stock of fire crackers and sky rockets;
fond mammas are providing supplies Of sweet
oil and sticking plaster, aud doting papas are
industriously circulating the report of hard
times.
-. The knowing ones say that the reason
no Judge has been nominated for the United
States District Court, is that the battle for
Clerkship wakes SO strong the whole question
turns upon it. When the competitors settle
this Grant will probably nominate.
-. In the explanation of Antoine the other
day, regarding his connection with the Levee
Company case, he stated that Judge Campbell
had spoken to him relative to the demurrer
We learn that Judge Campbell had no such
conversation with Antoine about this matter,
but that the attorney spoken to was Gen.
Hugh J. Campbell.
-. There was what the brokers call squirt
in "Weed" warrants yesterday. They went
up from 204, 25 bid. Some days ago they
were hawked about the streets at Is cents.
Their rise is said to be due to the belief
which, somehow, is growing daily stronger
and more strong, that they will be funded
just soon Mr.. Phelps leaves the Funding
Board. The validity of these warrants is
something more than questionable, and there
is decision against them.
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General News.
Etc, Etc, Etc.
WASHINGTON NOTES.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-The Signal Service
Observer at Barnegat BEACH, reports the
schooner J. O. Bowers, loaded with lumber,
bound for Toms River, went on the shoals
while entering the inlet. She will probably
get of. l@.. ,- ..s.
The President to-day nominated Geo. F.
Seward, of California, to be minister to China,
and Jas. Birney, of Michigan, to be Minister
to the Netherlands
The House agreed to Senate resolution to
adjourn from next Monday to Jan. 9th.
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FINE WINES, ETC. Our friends, Messrs.
Bercier & De Smet, 43 Decatur street, the
well known importers, have kindly sent us a
sample of the celebrated Champagne, "Dry
Dizzy" for which they are the sole agents in
New Orleans This is certainly most deli
cious wine; it is rich and luscious, at the
same time sufficiently dry to satisfy the taste
of the most exacting connoisseur-d wines
being now in the highest favor. 1t is put up
in q remarkably neat and handsome style
We confidently predict that in very short
time the "Dry Dizzy will be most popular
wine in public-houses and private families.
and will supplant some Of the famous brands
of champagne which are now most in vogue.
No one need fear of becoming dizzy from the
use of the "Dizy there IS not headache
in basket of it; it ia so good and generous a
wine that it would make the heart of the veriest
old miser throb with kindness and charity for
his fellow-men. Messrs. Bercer & De Smet
have on hand large supply of Burgundy and
dessert wines, from the old house of Seignou-
ret Freres, Marie Brizard Rogers cordials,
French prunes, fruits, virgin oil, old sherry,
superior Cognac brandies, port wine, sardines,
pates, trufies, layer raisins, etc. We take
pleasure in directing the attention Of the
trade to their advertisement in another col
umn.
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S. w. nj.

q. w. Nj Attention CrusaGers-OrIeans
hcampment No. l Order S w. NJ, meets SATUR
Nay EVENING December Is, at o'clock sharp,
v Heptasoph Hail. Exchange Alley and
3ienville street full attendance If Crus lders is
pected the election for permanent officers of the
kncampment will take place
by order: A. J. LEWIS
f. Commander pro tenn
"a. SAMBOLA, Recorder pro TEN. dig it,
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"The only trouble with them quail and
strawberries" remarked tramp to Potts
vile lady, as he passed the plate for some
more, and commenced to pick his teeth with
a Texas bowieknife, "the only trouble is they
stick 30 to gentleman's teeth. Amt you got
no port wins in the house ?"
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The Lucas Murder.

The case of the State VS.. James T. New
house, charged with the killing Of William
Lucas, Foreman of Steam Fire Company No.
5, on the morning Of November 26, 1874, at a
fire that took place on Gasquet street, be-
tween Prieur and Roman streets, was called
up for trial in the Superior Criminal Court
yesterday morning. There was present in the
courtroom quite large number of the friends
of the deceased, and also of the accused
himself member, at the time of the homi-
eide, of Steam Fire Company No. s. The
evidence was closed, and the court adjourned
until this morning for argument, Col S. J..
N Smith representing the State, and Fl. G..
Castellanos Il Son appearing on behalf of
the accused.
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This estimate may be slightly under the
mark but il the saving on the cotton and
molasses be at all what is expected, it will be
found to be nearly correct, we think.
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the accused.

The Board of Police Commissioners yes
terday commissioned Messrs. Sullivan and
]. Dumas as special detectives for the Louisi-
ana Safe Lottery Company. kilograms were
accordingly sent to all stations notifying the
police of the same.
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Sales this day by Messrs. Montgomery:

Sales this day by Messrs. Montgomery:
At 10 o'clock, at 100 Canal street, dry goods.
At 1890 O'Clock, at corner Gravier and st.
Charles, jewelry.
At II o'clock at 60 Camp street, one bill
lard table,
At IL o'clock, at 20 Baronne street, horses,
mules, buggies, wagons, etc.
At IL O'Clock, at 60 Camp street, general
household furniture.
Atl2 o'clock, at ST. Charles Exchange, real
estate.
At u o'clock at 60 Camp street, unclaimed
goods, by order Metropolitan Police Board.
At o'clock p. NJ, at 60 Camp street, statu-
airy.
At 7 o'clock P. NJ, at 60 Camp street, stat
uary
At o'clock P. NJ, ct 100 Canal street, dry
goods.
For full particulars see advertisements.
It positively draws,
Monday, Dec. 9th.
1t positively pays
All prizes in full.
GOLDEN DRAWING.
GOLDEN DRAWING.
$3.50 prizes in al.
Amounting to $500, 900.
Capital prize 1000.
Tickets only $50.
Extra Western turkeys and grouse, at
Norich 4 Fiorellos, corner Camp and Canal
Buy your buggy and carriage Of L. T. Maddux,
80 Carondelet street, New Orleans.
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NEW ORLEANS SATURDAY, DECEMBER is, 1875

guish the fire but without avail. The wind
was blowing very hard at the time. think
that the two roustsbouts were lost. O'Brien,
the deck passenger, was rescued; he was badly
burned. The flames spread with such rapid
ity that he hadn't time to awaken the officers
of the boat who were on board.
Several other parties corroborate the watch
mans statement The impression prevailed
among those Cd the boa: that the fire was the
work of An incendiary.
The Probable Loss.
The hull of the Pike was insured for $1S,0 900
in the following companies:
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j ew Orleans, ST. Louis AID Chicago Kat.
ID - Accommodation - Every SATURDAY from
lie Special Train will run follows: Leave New
leans 8 30 r. NJ SATURDAY arrive at McCOmb
I've PM; leave McComb City 3:55 z. NJ. SUN
AY arrive at New Orleans $40 7. NJ
Az 2tE&M T.. d. FROST. Gent Manogef.
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>lechanicr' ind Traders Bank-New Or
{ns, December IL l875-The annual election Tor
rectors of this Bank to for the ensuing year
be held at the Banking House ON MONDA1,
nuarv nth 1876 between the hours of 10 A. NJ.
hap M MOSES HARRIS,
Bl7 t ia Is Ceanler
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WANTS.

&WANTS inserted in this column at FIFTY
5ENTS per square.
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Manitoba private family residing at No g
Nv st. Peter street fronting on jackson Square
esire to rent two front rooms TO gentlemen. gem
emen and their wives, with or without board.
'p3 If
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nany, No 12i Canal STREET, New Orleans. December
u 1875.-The annual election for Directors OF this
sObnpany will be held the Office, No. 1874 Canal
utreet on MONDAY the Goth inst, between the
ours of 10 A. NJ. and p. NJ.
'H3S to0 C. C. LEWIS Secretary.
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Office Canal street.. City Park and Lake
&ilroad- Stockholders in this Company will please
Stice that the last instalment of I, Per Cent on
zeir stock is due and payable at the Office OF the
<bmpany on the 22d inst.
By order of the Board of Directors.
lilo lot X. NJ. HARRISON Secretary.
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The finest Western turkeys, at 20 cents per
pound.
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Office Of Crescent saw Mill Association of
Nv Orleans = New Orleans. Dec. IL, 1s75.-Ihe
Ipck holders Os this ssOciatiOn are hereby notified
ii in cor f,rmity with Article VIII Of the Charter
&said Association the annual elect of seven (D
fectors to serve the ensuing year will be held at
Il office corner Water and Genera Taylor streets,
= MONDAY DE- cember 81, 1875 between the hours
Z 10 A. NJ. and 3P. M. &
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three or four nice Families can
" be accommodated with fine Furnished Rooms
ID the best of Board at 49 ST. Charles street nearly
apostle Lafayette Square Also some twenty fl We
thirty day Boarders will be taken at four dollars
Dr. week, payable in advance. This is great reduc-
*pn from former prices The house is frst-class,
&cond to none in the city. None need apply but the
st of people. Remember lag st. Charles street.
HsnS Jv+
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4 YOUNG GENTLEMAN WANTS A FUR
n nshed Room. Address CHAS. l.. b. Bulletin
Dice dis Ut"
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7Onlce OF Nav Orleans City KaiIr0nd c. M
my, ia Canal stIeet.-New Orleans, December
1875.-At meeting of the Board Of Directors
Ield on the 9Th inst, Dividend Of Three Dollars
IN share declared pa able to the stockholders
y and after January 1876.
The transfer books will be closed for ten days pre-
bus to thai date G.. G. LEWIS,
StllOtia1 Secretary.
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2VJ AN IED-l WI BLACh SETtV AN Io-UHt a
Nv good woman COOK and house servan- from
ry to forty years old who cannot sleep at he place
here she works. Her wages will be from $40 to sl2
from fourteen to sixteen Years Old for office bow
Id house servant. He must sleep where he works,
ID his wages will be from S to IS per month, &C.
riding to his capacity. Both must bring recon-
endatlons. Apply for two days to DR.. j. s. KNAPP,
o. Is Baronne street die
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By TELEGRAPH.
Proceedings of the Senate and
House of Representatives.
The Centennial Excursion from
Washington.
More international COmplica tions.
Meeting of the National AssOcia.
ton of Transportation
and Commerce.
South American News.
Foreign News.
South American News.
Foreign News.

Foreign and Domestic Markets.
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family to board in a private family
Nv where there are other boarders: or would
ont the main part of the house to family who
lpuld prefer boarding themselves. Apply at No ia
fato street, between ST. Charles and Prytania.
Tvs
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Buy your buggy and carriage of L. T. Maddux,
80 Carondelet street, New Orleans.
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Notice - he annual election for seven direc.
Is will be held by the stockholders OF the Canal
rect City Park and Lake Railroad COMPANY, at
3 Office No. North Basin street, on MONDAY,
Duary g. 1876 between the hours of 12 M and z
NM as provided in article seven Of the chatter OF
y company. K Nj. HARRISON,
Alstd Secretary.
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E. NICOLLE, Secretary.

The Louisiana National Bank of New Orr
66ns-New Orleans Dec H. 1S75-The annual cleo
lon of Directors of this bank to serve the ensuing
feRr will DO held the Banking House on TUES
"a Y, the 18th of Janu .ry 1876 between the hours
Il 10 A. NJ and P. M. 80
dl2 I'd A.,LCR1A, Cashier.
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pitaI of $4,000 to purchase interest in profitable
IA safe business. Office man preferred. Reference
Echanged Address Post-Office Box 2410. dl7 ST.
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{NANTED-By a young lady who can give the
~ best of references, position as visiting gov
mess in a family OF private school Address A. v,
hlletin office. n23 tt
tNTANTED-50 900 Ladies and Gentlemen to call
Nv and examine the latest novelty out called the
CHILD'S CARRIAGE AND era
lie" exhibition and for sale by L. L. MAD
lux. 81 Carondeet street. aug If
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Carriages and Buggles
any one having such and wishing to dispose of
EN- can find ready sale for the same by calling on
! T. MADDUX, IS Carondelet street, dealer in car
Rses. myl4.
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Mutual National Bank New Orleans. Dec.
1S75.-The annual election for nine Directors to
= We the ensuing year will lie held at the Banking
Ibuse, log Canal street, on TUESDAY, the 18th
Nnuary next, between the hours of 10 A. M. and
NJ. JOSEPH Mitchell, Cashier.
I'LL I'm
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Office Of the New Harbor Projection 4 om-
unny.-New Orleans December Z. 1575.-Notice is
bG1eby given that the annual election for seven Di-
Ito to for the ensui year wi be held at
80 office of the Company, on Common street on
~ ESDAY, the 22d inst between the hours OF IL NJ
I'd = p. NJ. L. w. BAQUIE,
prO Torn
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The estimate on the loss on the cargo must
be merely approximative, as large amount
was saved and more will be. As was stated
above, 160 bales of cotton were landed before
the fire. and hence were saved, and since the
fire about 500 bales have been picked up
floating in the river. The molasses went
down with the hull and will be saved almost
entire, but the sugar will be nearly total
loss.
From the best data obtainable at this time
we should estimate the loss about as follows: