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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-10-29

Report accepted and placed on file.
The report of John Hollctt, Recorder
was presented, showing fees received from
April /, 1915, to Oct |, 1873, to he &611.-
%.
Report accepted and placed on file
The Auditor presented report of war
rants issued during recess.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-10-29
BRIDGE FUND.

+ II Gallagher, Oct :, Repairing bridges
authority bridge committee. ........ 12C uO
Accompanying this report are the vou-
chcrS for the several warrants issued.
Respectfully Submitted,
u, \. MCLEIsH,
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-10-29
Business Cards.

A TTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW Iu
~ dependence. Iowa. Office over Plane Hard
ware store. opposite head of Chatham st.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1875-11-14

Every description Of legal Job work done
At Galveston prices ut THE HERALD
orrIcr. tf.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1875-11-14

important figures aud groupings OF the
collection are in alto-relieVo. On AM
other panel stream of heavenly light
Is represented as pouring upon The
head Of saiut. In the clouds above
him are u cross and the Christian mon
ogram, ~. III. So 81. Peter holding
the keys IL an admirable piece Of
carved work. The countenance il AZ
expressive In wood rs II could have
been produced in oil or water coiors,
A bishop or an archbishop, crowned
with a mitre, IL reverently looking IN.
ward. still anOther, casting his eye
heavenward towards angels and the
cross, has II dove perched upon the col
lar of his robe. On the columns separ-
atlng the panels are eight finely carved
females, IN whose cuuntenanceS the
lines of beauty are we'll preserved.
I'll rec separate confessional boxes o.
eupy distant locations IN this unique
exhibition. Between the small arart.
ment where once was seated the CON
fessor and the lamentlng penilent is a
slight screen Of carved lattice work.
This liz covered 10y u small door, which
was shut or opened at the pleasure of
the coniessor.-INew York Herald.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1875-11-14

ing young lady, were on the raft
with him. On looking for the steamer
found she had disappeared, leaving n
floating mass of human beings. The
screams for help were fearful, but they
soon ceased; one by one the partv ON
MS rait died or washed away. The
steamer went down on the 4th, and he
was rescued by the cutter on the 7th. II
Is believed that he and ana the one pre-
viously found are all that will be found
alive.
"A Spanish negro has been picked up
rom the bark Toronto, of Glasgow.
Inc negro can give no details, but 1t
seems that all abandoned the shipw
him and We're lost. He was insenslble
when picked up. In a terrific, gale the
vessel became unmanageable, when
the crew Of fourteen abandoned her In
the long boat. The boat was dashed
against the vessel, drowning seven.
lie givies a confused account Of the
fate of the remainder. He had been
twenty'one days at sea in an open boat
when found.
The steamship State of Texas, which
has been searching for the Waco PEG.
pie, has returned. She brings no
further news. There seems to be little
hope now of finding any of her pas.
tengers or crew. The New York
Times says the steamship City of Waco
had on board three thousand cases of
petroleum, in defiance oflaw. The oil
was shipped by Mallorey y ca. to the
Gas Light Company, of Galveston.
The remainder of the cargo consisted
of dry goods, bats, groceries, provis-
ions, notions, iron, castings, tinware,
glass and other general merchandise.
consequence Of its triumph In the
Assembly Friday, the Conservative
party Of France intends to take the |
lead in the movement in favor Of dis |
1t Is generally believed the
Assembly will dissolve in December,
and elections for Senators be held in
January, aud for Representatives in
February. President MOMahon thank
ed Minister Defoure for bis speech yes
terday, and congratulated him on Its
success. La Republique, Francois, NJ.
Gambetta's organ, charsterzes the
vote OF the Assembly as revolutionary.
1t says; 1--WE are beaten, but not de-
spairing IL is not enough to triu mph
in the Assembly; the country is still
% be won; what has happened should
still mdte our zeal; If we can enlighten-
he country, universal suffrage will be
lble to take care OF ITSELF" The vote
alluded to was taken by secret ballot,
md resulted in favor of the Govern
nent, 367 yeas to 326 nays.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1875-11-14
THE CAFIrAL STATE FAIR.
Ten Thousand People Presently
Exhibition Of StOcS-Spescb OF Ex-
Governor ThrOek mOrtOn-A Prise
Awarded 20 Houston Light Guards.

80"
LN"'"'''o" -. s'"'s-spesen U, hN'
"oVernor oean'or ,' ne
~""'"e" =" ''o"''o' As' "''
Special to the Telegraph.
The greatest interest of the Fair has
centered upon to-day. The grounds
have been crowded, and there were at
least ten thousand people present. The
first part of the day was taken up in
showing cattle In the ring, and award
ing premiums. At eleven O'Clock ES-
Governor Throckmorton was intro
duced to the immense audience. The
hign wind, and the distance Of the
speaker from the people prevented his
being heard. After congratulations TO
the Association for this happy begin
ming of their Fair, he contrasted the
past OF Texas with the present, and
showing the advantage OF this central
location of the Fair at the capital. He
spoke of the great capabilities of Texas
and especially In her productions of
cotton and wheat. For the future aud
certain development of the State, he
cautioned wise legislation. There
should be no restrictions upon capital
and labor, and immigration should be
encouraged, and liberal propositions
made to encourage the
building of railroads. Speaking
being ended, there were
several races, trotting pacing and
AT two o'clock the military
drill took place. Only two companies
competed for the prize, the Travis Ri
iles, of Austin, aud the Houston Light
The special prize was u
handsome sword, costing four hundred
dollars. The contest created great IN
terest. Both companies were well
by their commanders. AT
the close the sword was awarded to the
Light Guards, and the gold medal to
the Travis Rifles. The award gave
great satisfaction to oil parties. The
Judges were General Ord, Of the
United states NInyi anu pe a
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1875-11-14
curious Flemish Carvings or tho nix
tcenth Century.

AT the Metropolitan Museum on
Fourteenth street, there are at present
IN exhibition q most curious collec'
lion OF old Flemish carvings In OAK,
AMID 20 be from an ancient n1onastlc
chanel In Client. The quaint figures
and panels are 800 years old, and COM
nrIse many interesting studies. On
ane of The panels q female saint is re-
gardinp with rank alteration q crucifix
which sbe holds In her hand. Her per.
son Ia surrounded with q wreath OF
exquIsitely carved leaves. The most
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1875-11-14
MEMORY OF GEN. SAM HOUSTON.

will spare no effort 10 make II q legitimate
financial success, and Invites the cooperation
OF all the Old Texas Veterans, and others
who admire the history OF Gen. sam Hous-
ton, who are requested 70 act as agents Tor
,ng s hn ~ dh Var narticiars sanrns
HOUSTON LAND ASSOCIATION,
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-02-05
Cremation in Alaska.

Sitka correspondent of the San Francisco
Ala, in a recent letter, writes:
The Hoona tribe Of Indians, a few weeks
ago, sent deputation of we'll armed warriors
to this place, where the Sitkas live, to treat
with them for the full value of q certain de-
missed squaw of the Hoona tribe, whose exist
ence Sitka buck, few months before, had.
by the accidental discharge Of his gun, cut
short. The council was held last night on tho
beach at Indian Town, few yards from our
| commanding officers house. The Hoonas
taking care to leave some Of their number in
| the canoes and atioat Evidently, the red
| men are not Of an over contiding nature At
ter much arguing for and against the cash
value of the defunct lady of Hoona descent
was found to be one thousand yards of calico,
four camphor wood boxes fourteen muskets
and sixty blankets; terms cash.
The succeeding night was then devoted to
a universal spree in the Indian town, in honor
of their guests. few nights after, when
the Hoonas had gone home a Chilclt Indian,
who was on visit to his Sitka brethren,
repaid their hospitality by making mince meat
Of o stalwart Sitka warrior, and then ab-
sconding. The Indians body, two days after
his crossing the StyX, was consigned to the
funeral pile, as is the custom Of the Sitkas.
The cremation grounds are within from fifty
to three hundred yards dist mt from the com
handing officers residence, and as | stood
near his house taking items Of the imposing ex.
ercises. the wind waited deli .ious fumes from
the burning flesh right over, into and all around
the house. The cup, filed with fire water, freely
passed among the monrners, sqnatted around
the blaze. which at times leaped to height
of not less than ten feet while stalwart
brcll with a pole was working hard all the
while stirring up the fire and turning over
the body. But the mourners finally, one b
one, were overcome by grief and other mani
fest causes. and were led away by commisera-
ting aequaiutances, while the corpse became
reduced TO ashes and charred bones, which
were then collected and gathered to his
tathers' in a sort Of 6 large dog-lennel or
chicken-house on stills, each of which co1sti-
tutes famils maUsoleum and is never more
than twenty yards from the family residence,
while under the ash-box burrow dozens Of
coyote dogs, also belonging to the family,
whose accorded privilege il i, to there make
their homes
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-02-05
by ' inceut s. Go.

BOOTS, SHOES AND BROGANS.
DT VINCENT & CO-E Vincent Auctionrcr
ID to and e. Gus omhoGse street--Will be sold Oh
TURDAI, February &, at TO- clock
$50 cases Boots, Shoes and Brosans in complete as
sortment, for Men, Women, Youth and Children
II
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-02-05

THE KIND or INTIMIDATION MANUFACTURED
FOE TIE ALABAMA COMMITTEE OF INQUIRY. -
The Alabama Committee found one colored
witness who swore that he hid been intimi-
dated. He was afraid TO go to the polls, but
did 90 and cast his vote, though he was much
alarmed for his safety. When he had testi-
fed at some length to this effect, Congress
man Luttrel asked him how often he had
voted. He said he had "been and voted two
or three times" ..And how old are YOU 2"
ask d Mr. Luttrell. I'm twenty years DID,"
replied the intimidated witness He looked
10 be about nineteen, but he had been intimi-
dated.-N 7. Herald.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-02-05
By II. vi. s. Il. j. MONTGOMERY.

DIAMONDS, GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES.
JEWFLRY. ETC.
IMPORTANT SALE OF A LARGE AND VAL
liable Stock Of Diamonds mounted in solid Is
karat Gold Solitaire anil Cluster Rings Pins
and rrings; over 800 Gold and Silver Watches,
from the best manufacturers; Jewelry, Opera
Glasses, Ladies' Chains such Operas, Royal
Matinee and Vest. Every article guaranteed 10
be as represented. Without limit or reserve.
- gomeIy, Auction aer-Wl be sold commencing
on WEDNESDAY, February 3, ISIS, at II o'clock, at
the st. Charles Auction Exchange Rotunda St
Charles Hotel, and continue from day to day until
the whole is disposed Of
THE STOCK ON EXHIBITION at the above
mentioned place.
Terms-Cash on the spot. f. If
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-02-05
THE REPORT on TnE ARKANSAS CoNNirrEr

INOfftNVnnuthoe St. Louis KtNuNHean, a InsGI
Tie Arkansas Committee had meeting
Saturday night in Washington, and agreed On
a report 70 b. handed in tomorrow. The
IN jority report, as several times predicted in
the dispatches. indorSe the existing or Gar
land Government. ard is signed by Messrs
Poand. Seudder Sayler and Sloss. Mr.. Ward
is the only one who oi,sants from this opinion,
aud he will file minority report. The ques-
ton of fact as to whether Brooks or Baxter
was il reality elected is not considered ut all,
the committee holding that the determination
Of that question rests entirely with the
legally con stituted local authority, and is not
a proper subject for Congressional considera-
ton.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-02-05
ITO, BGid Heads i!

A FINE HEAD OF HAIR Is AN ORNAMENT
that both ladies and gentlemen might well be proud
of. BY the use of
DIR. CUMMINGS Specific
any one can have beautiful and luxuriant head of
Hair. 1t is purely vegetable, and can be used with
ont injurious effects to the hair scalp. Any case of
hair falling out be stopped in the short space OF
ten days. The Doctor will treat BADNESS Free
of Charge until cure is effected to the satisfaction
of the patient
Parties wishing to be consulted at their residences
or rooms will address me, Post-Office box 1915;
The best of TT ferences from leading citizens of New
Orleans and elsewhere can be seen at his
Consulting Parlors, No, I3 Perdido street.
ia23 If
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-02-05
By Albert Paul.

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE OF EVERY De.
Ware, Etc, Etc.
DY ALBERT PAUL, Auctioneer Office and
u salesroom No 20 Royal street-W1l sell eyery
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY, at &c
O'Clock, 4. IL, at the salesroonl, 20 Royal, near
Cvstomhouse streets
a general assortment OF new and secondhand
Household Furniture. Carpets, Crockery, Glass
snd other Ware, ETC., etc.
Leans secured on Furniture, etc. Storage at
moderate rates. SAT-
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-02-05
by Geo. Pearson.

HORSES, MULES, BUGGIES, CARTS AND
WAGONS.
10y GEO PEARSnN-Alex. Huston. Auctionecr.
hO On SATURDAY, Feb g. and to re continued
every SATURDAY and WEDNESDAY. free of en-
trance fees at the stables Of Jacques Levy 2l5 GRAY
icf street, Sill BE sold
Horses Mules Bug-ies Carts, Wagons and every.
thing suitable Tor ritt II Ion use. fl I'm
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-02-05
THE NEW ORLEANS BULLETIN, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY S. 1876

RARE OPPORTUNITY
THE
Louisiana State Lottery Co.
WILL GIVE
ON SATURDAY, JUNE &c, 1875,
A GRAND GOLDEN DRAWING.
Capital Prize, 800, 600.
ONE PRIZE TO EVERY SIX TICKETS {,
$3.50 Prizes,
IN ALL AMOUNTING IN THE AGGREGATE
TO OVER
Half a Million in Gold =
The Drawing will positively commence at TEN
O'CLOCK A. M, on the morning of SATURDAY,
juno rs, 1875, at one Of the largest theatres in
the city. It will be conducted with
A Grand Promenade Concert.
For which the Best Musical Talent available in |
the country will be engaged, and to which every |
holder Of COUPON TICKET will be entitled to |
FREE ADMISSION
Lock at the Scheme!
EXTRAORDINARY SCHEME.
10000 Tickets at $50 Each.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-02-05
WANG s. GOTHAM.

WANG s. GOTHAM.
Successors to
WANG, WHITE & CO.,
Wholesale Grocers and Commission MerchantA
81 Poydras street,
Sole Agents for the cold Continental" RYE
WHISKY.
For flavor and style well rs quality and price,
we can safely say this wellknown Brand cannot be
surpassed in this market. ia51v
y OTERI-COMMISSION MERCHANT, AND
NJ Wholesale Dealer in and Importer of
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC FRUITS.
Keeps always on hand general assortment of Nuts.
% and % FRONT and
"a and 26 FULTON street,
jail en- between Gravier and Poydras New Orleans.
C. II. CHASE. Ro W. EsrLIN
NHASE & ESTLIN-
COTTON PICKER
CORNER ORANGE P aod do2srAxcr STREETS
New Orleans.
Box at Cotton Exchange. All orders PROMPTLY At
tended to. d27
BOURBON RESTA URANT-
3S and 40 Bourbon Street,
Between Customhouse and Bienvile;
Board by he week. n a
Board by the week, with wine. 81
Private apartments for Families, Sorees and Wed.
dlngs supplied at short notice and very low prices
dl3 3m VICTOR BERO, Agent
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-02-05
u NJ. & B. J. MONTGOMERY,
GENERAL AUCTIONEERS AND DEALERS IN
NEW FURNITURE.

NEW FURNITURE.
Once Armory Hall, 81 Camp Street.
Tri-weekly sales of every description OF household
furniture, mirrors pianos, carpets, mattresses etc.
etc. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at auc-
ton room, No 50 Camp street, commencing at IL
O'clock
Semi weekly sales of horses, mules bugges car
rages, etc, ETC. at sales stables corner OF Gravier
and Baronne streets, on Wednesdays and Saturdays,
commencing at IL O'Clock A. NJ.
Out door sales Of every description promptly at
tended to.
Special attention paid to the sales of Real Estate
and Stocks
Always on hand the largest stock of new furniture
Of every variety to be found in the city at their show
rooms, Annoy Hall, 81 Camp street
Being the largest and oldest establishment of the
kind in the South they solicit portion Of the public
patronage both in their line as auctoneers and deal
ers III furniture. ial "
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-02-05
AUCTION SALES.

Dr.. Parmly, North street, Lafayette Square
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-02-05

The
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and tn,
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was del
and go|
up. Nd
out son
boats Il
the Ma
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and the
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Capt
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The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-02-05

John Reterman, of Eldora, Iowa. put a
lighted pipe in his overcoat pocket, and in a
few minutes was crying .'water water! man
on fire." By rolling in the snow he put him
self out just as the hook and ladder company
was ready to pull off his roof.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-02-05

Invest at the Branch Office, No. Camp
street
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-02-05

SOOO GALLONS STONE-WARE. Apply to
| 0OOO f. BURKE,
| jazz If 1872 TchoupitOulas street.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-11-18
Charles Matthews Eccentricities.

( I[e was strangely mpressionabe by ex-
tremes. He would scratch hishead, and grind
his teeth, and assume look Of anguish when a
hanncll OF venison was unskill1ully carried in
his presence. He refused permission to Roy
al Duke to see over his picture gallery on High
gate Hill, because the day Of his call was clou-
dy. lie would be put out" for whole day
by the lady of house at which he was calling
pulling down the Venetian blinds. '''rhere
are not many days in a year." he would say,
"when the sun shines at all in this country +;
and when he is disposed to be kindly ard to
pay us visit, down goes every blind in his face,
to show him, suppose, how little we value his
presence" Whenever he went out 10 dinner,
in the good old days when moderator lamps
were unknown, and wax candles were in fash
ion, he was won't to carry in his breast-pocket
pair of small silver shutters, so that when the
wicks were long and dull he might be able to
snuff them. and thus brighten the gloom that
was gathering round the table.
And yet. with al! these unhappy infrmities,
there never was a man who succeeded more in
gaining personal affection, or who, though eN-
posed to many temptations. was SO unsoiled by
J them. The intrinsic worth Of his character
the purity Of bis life, his liberality and unfair.
nished integrity: his love for his wife and son
and his chivalrous defense Of those he thought
uniustly DETAINED, could not fail to win the
thorough respect of all who knew him.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-11-18
REGRETS.

tfsttIe f1ueeycd boy at break of day r.
,sa sadness weeping by the shining strand,
/ ef.ause the murmuring sea hath swept away
Il IS late-bGilt towers and palaces of sand
s. rching in vain for sweet sounding shells
That told him secrets of the far-off
q lotus-Iands. and fairy haunted dels, 1855
s4Eed with eternal mystic melodies.
4 wan-Eaced maiden at the trysting gate,
With sad eyes gazing DER tae waving corn
T-evins that one may come, though late, so late.
20 cheer her heart all dropping and folorn;
Shedding alone deep, penitential tears
For words she uttered in deep passions blaze,
t;'at sundered all the love OF bygone years,
And sent her since through life by lonely ways.
: ~outh beside a little rose-wreathed mound,
there lies form in SILENT peaceful rest;
eping upon the consecrated ground
ire tears which should have fallen upon the breast
her WHO lies beneath in dark despair
Ioanng his grief in low and saddened speech,
4 ii craving pardon in anxious prayer,t
Which now her deadened ear can never reach. s.
a child who loses the bright butterfly
Which he has chased by dell and stream, and copse
Il dying maiden hearing in the sky
The lark's sweet song while leaving LIES bright
hopes;
An aged man, at sober twilight fall,
sitting beside the fading embers CLEAN,
Striving in thought life's dream to recall,
Ans finding out how much was but dreum.
Alexander Lamont.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-11-18
All Sorts.

The dentists epitaph: ''He is filling his last
cavity
Love labor; if you do not want it for food.
you may for physc.
If you waEt to get in tight place go to To-
perYille, Arkansas.
Appropriate (but not the best weather for 4
horse race-A ''driving rain.''
The alligator that swallowed corset is dead.
It stayed on his stomach.
A fellow who recovered his appetite says he
is now in his gnaw-mal condition.
Misunderstanding off an old hen rs a
young chicken. nY
No men are so oft in the wrong as those who
pretend to be always in the right.
Oregon has new town called Pay Up. 1t
is said to be 4 good town for setfemgnt.
They have got up tare on sugar in LOUISE
ara. Ordinarily they use Cain on whisky
Looking to others for standard happiness
is a sure way to be miseraole/ Our business
is with our own hearts andour own motives.
Fortune is ever seen accompanying industry
and is as often trundlingin a whcelbarrow as
iolling in a coach and six.
LON. nave YOU SelIleU ui1Eb stIiiiT WIN 4tNiS
yet? Yes, he Kicked me- off the stoop last
week, and since thathe has stopped bothering
me.
A lawyer in rising fyon his chair suddenly
nearly tore off the skirt OF his coat. Now"
said he turning to a. friend, II surely ought
not to complain Of poverty, as carry my rents
with me'' ''Yes,f replied his friend, "but
they are all in rear"
An ingenious cbntrvance toevade the Maine
louor law has been discovered at Bangor. 1t
consists,of a barrel within a barrel, furnished
with afaucet which when turned one way sup
plies sweet cider, and when turned in another,
supplies lager beer.
UNDERSTOOD IT.-Our Dan remarked to his
wife last evening, as he left home for the office:
SI'll be back by ten O'Clock if [ don't meet
with any serious pull-back.'' ut WON'T be
well for you to meet any ll-backs, Daniel,
serious or smiling, if I know Of it, said his
better half, in tones which indicated that she
meant it. It4
Dr.. Leifchild gave to theological student
the following rules for preaching:
Begin low
Go Oh slow
Rise higher,
And take fire;
When most impressed,
Be self impressed
At the end, wax warm,
And sit down in IL Storm