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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-06-04


CFCOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
- OF orleans. 10. 51,562.-N0tice is hereby given
10 the creditors of tins estate ard to all other
uersens herein interested 10 show cause, within
ten days from the present notification, if any they
have or can, why the account resented by
Margaret Young, wife of Francis Y. Delchelbohrer,
adninistratIix of this estate should not be homo
LOCATED and approved and tie funds distributed IN
accordance Herewith.
By order of the Court.
III 59* FRANK PACE. JR., Clerk.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-06-04

Bridegrooms have discouraged clergy
men from kissing brides, preferring to pay
a larger fee and having more exclusive
rights.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-06-04

The delays of the law are great. Grim
inals are allowed SO many hearings that
they escape hangings, especially in the
State OF Maine.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-06-04
OFFICIAL NOTICES.
NOTICE TO HOLDERS OF CITY BONDS.

NOTICE TO HOLDERS OF CITY BONDS.
COMMISSIONERS or CONSOLIDATED DEBT.
City Hall, New Orleans, June 1875.
I'm CONFORMITY WITH THE ORDINANCE OF
i the City Council, notice ls hereby given that
tenders for bonds, to be converted into Premium
Bonds, will be received at the Department of FL
nance until the first Of September next
In order that there be no delay in providing z
for the first allotment, parties should report as
once the amount they Intend TO offer.
C. J. LEEDS, Mayor,
Ed. PILSBUkY
Administrator of Finance
J. Il. BROWN,
Administrator of Public Accounts,
e3 In Commissioners Of Consolidated Debt.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-06-04

lCONTINUED ON FOURTH PAGe.i
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-09-03
Troy

Telegraph poles badly demoralized
Wheat is badly damaged by the late
storms
On the farm Of o. II =. Odds, light.
ming struck a shock Of oats, last Mon
day night, and literally burnt it up.
On the same evening lightning struck
a stack of wheat on the farm of Leon.
ard Stiles, scattering about onc-halr Of
the bundles, and burning the remain
der. The stack was located about
thirty rods from the dwelling house Of
Mr.. Stiles.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-09-03
Republican County COnVen-
ffOn

The Republican Party Of Pierce county
IS hereby requested to meet in Delegate
Contention at the Village of Ellsworth, on
TUESDAY, SEPT IA, 1875,
at one O'Clock p. N for the purpose Of
nominating candidates for the Offices Of
Member Of Assembl y and County Supern
tendent Of Schools, 10 be voted for at the
ensuing November election; also, for the
election Of eight delegates to the Repub
lican Senatorial Convention to be held at
Hudson, Sept. IS, 1876, and for the trans
action OF such other business as may prop
erly come before the Convention.
Each town and ward will be entitled TO
representation as follows:
Clifton, l; Diamond Bluff. l. Ellsworth
8; FL Paso, ]; Gilman, 3 Hartland, 5: Is
abele, /; Martcl. b Maiden Rock. 3: Oak
Grove, l, Presco't,--lst Ward / % VARS
/, 3D. Ward l. River Falls, 5; Rock Ella,
3; Salem, Spring Lake, i; Trimbelle, 3;
Trenton, ] Union, , Total-44.
G w KMBALL,
L. BURNETT
r. NJ SANDS,
Republican County Committee.
Dated Aug. %, 1915.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-09-03
Gilman
Nj. ArOcson's child is recovcrint.

Mr.. Arneson's child is recovering.
And,untold wealth awaits him who'l
put the "muzzle" on the flies when
invented" There is rich field for
operations 10 Gilman.
II is just the time for some enter.
prislng Noah to Sc; up his ark, fcr
appearancesindicate that the Corty day $
rain has set 10.
Thrashug machines, alloy! This way
for job~l Gilman needs "thrlshing
out, or dressing out, aud if you come
not, sou may just as we'll "step down
aud out.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-09-03

Office will expire on the first Monday in
January, 1876.
A state Senator in the Twenty-sixth
Senate District, comprising the towns Of
Berry, BLACK Earth, Blue Mounds, Cross
Plains, Dane, Fitchburg, Madison, Mazom-
anie, Middleton, Montrose, Oregon. Perry
Primrose, Roxbury, Rutland, Springdale,
Springfield, Vermont, Verona Vienna.
and Westport, in the county of Dane, in
place Of Romano J.. Davis, whose term Of
Office will expire on the first Monday in
January, 1876.
A State Senator in the Twenty Eighth
Senate District, comprising the counties
Of Crawford and Richland, in place Of
George Krouskop, whose term Of Office will
expire on the first Monday in January,
1876.
A State Senator in the Thirtieth Senate
District, comprising the counties OF Chip
pewa, Taylor, Dunn Eau Claire. and Pc.
pin, in place Of Hiram =. Graham, whose
term Of office will expire on the first Mon
day in January, 1876.
State Senator in the Thirty Second
senate District, comprising the counties of
Buffalo, CLARK, Jackson, and Trempeeau.
in the place Of Robert G Field, whose term
Of office will expire Oh the FIRST Monday in
January, 1876.
A Member Of the Assembly in each As.
sembly District in the State, and such
county officers as arc by law required to
be elected at such election.
Given under my hand and the Great
Seal Of the State Of Wisconsin, at the
[ Is. Capitol, In Madison, this 4th day Of
August, 1879.
PETER poYLE,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-09-03

Trempealeau Co., last Monday, for an.
other year in the University there.
Thursday night Of last week Eight.
ming struck shock Of wheat in the
field Of A. Dice. The shock was
burned, all Of it.
Last week was the rainy week Of the
season Chs week ditto) Nearly all our
farmers were ready to stack their grain
week ago; but very little stacking
done yet.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-09-03
Trimbelle.

VI. y. Williams health is slowly i'm.
proving.
Mrs. leighton, mother Of Leonard
Leighton, is seriously IN.
A young child of Michael Coony
died Of Cholera lufuum. Aug. 81.
Report bath il, that the younger
Haycrlaudt has withdrawn from the
copar'ncrship a. the min.
Mrs Frank Libby who has spent
the summer with friends here, has 10.
turned to her home 10 Chicago.
q g Williams started for Galesyille
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-09-03

Sheriff. OF Fierce Co, Wis
WELLINGTON VASEATTA,
Plaintiffs Attorney. IL

DlERCE COUNTY COURT, IN PROBATE.
In the matter Of the estate Of Jane Carr,
deceased
On the application Of Thomas Carr, ad.
mmisirator Of the estate Of Jane Carr, late
Of The county Of Pierce, deceased, no ono
having required the appointment Of COM
mi siouers Of said estate, il is ordered that
All claims and demands Of all persons
against said deceased be received, exam
iuel and adjusted before the Judge Of this
Court. And It is further ordered that six
months from and after the date hereof be,
and the same hereby are, allowed and linz
tied, TO creditors to present their claims
asains. said deceased. And il is further
ordered that within sixty days from the
d1te hereof notice Of the time and place
AZ which said claims may be presented
and Of the time limited for creditors to pre-
sent their claims, be given by publishing
The same for four weeks successfully, once
in each week. in the Ripsr Fails Journal,
weekly newspaper printed in River Falls.
in said County.
By the Court.
= = PIERCE Comfy Judge.
Dated ,his Goth day Of july, 1875 l2.is
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-09-03

NoTIcE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That at the
General Election to be held in the several
wards, towns aud elective precincts, in the
County Of Pierce on the Tuesday, succeed
ing the FIRST Monday, being the Fad day Of
November next, the following officers are
to be elected. to wit: A Member Of As
senbly, in place Of T. L. Nelson, whose
term Of office viii expire on The FIRST Mon
day in January 1876
A County Superintendent Of Schools, in
place Of L l. Read, whose term If office
viii expire on the lst Monday in January
1876.
Given under my hand at the Court
House in Ellsworth, this 18th day Of Aug,
A. b. 1875.
W. ? KNOWLES,
Sheriff Of Pierce County.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-09-03

Go to G. |. ap Roberts TO buy your
Boots and Shoes, where you will find
the celebrated Bradley & Metcalf Gus.
tom made, whose durability and service
have been thoroughly tested, aud in no
instance proved failure; also, large
aud well selected stock Of Flannels, OF
all kinds, Water Proofs, Ladies Clothes,
Jeans and Cottonades, all of which will
be sold az the lowest market prices
Call and examine his goods before
purchasing elsewhere. II
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-09-03
EaIeasantand Prolltable Em

pI0ymCnt.- 'sBeautuuI" "Charm
ing" Oh bow lovely "What are they
WORTH" &c such are the cze'amatious
by those wac see tae large elegant New
Cbromos produced by thc European and
American Chrome Publishing Co they
are all perfect Gems of Art No one can
esist the temptation to buy when seeing
The Chromo7. Cauvassers, Agents, and
ladies and gentlemen out Of employment,
will ind this the best opening ever offered
10 make money. For full particulars, send
stamp for confidential circular Address
F. Gleason d Co., 735 Washington ST.,
Boston, Mass.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-09-03
Farm For sale.

200 acres Of good land, with dwelling
house, barn, well, etc., and 105 acres
under cultivation, situated in Clifton,
and known as the Widow Shotten place,
for sale on reasonable terms. For par
ticulars inquire Of Hiram R. Belts, Of
Prescott, or of A. MoBsE, River Falls.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-09-03
Dyspepsia.

Dyspepsia is the most discouraging and
distressing disease man is heir TO. Amer
leans are particularly subject 10 this dis
ease and its effects: such as sour stomach
sick headache, habitual costivea ga, heart
burn, water-brash, gaawing and burning
pains in the pit Of the stomach, coming mp
Of the fool, coated tongues, disagrceatle
taste in tbs mouth, impure blood and all
diseases Of the stomach and Liver Two
doses Of GREEY's ArGrsr FLOWER win re-
lieved you at once and ,here positively is
not a case In the Uatel states ID win not
cure. I'you doubt lhis 20 your Druggist
G. j. Davis and get a sample bofile forten
cents andtry II. Reeular size - cents.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-09-03

We had the heaviest thunder shower
Of the season last Monday night. Lit.
orally did the loud thundels Ioar, and
truly did the red lightniugs fash. The
wind blew perfect hurricane, aud the
storm lasted nearly all night, COM
menciug before nine O'Clock. Among
the incidents of the storm, We hear that.
at the farm Of Lyman Carpenter, light
ming went down the stove pipe Of the
house where lives De Torgers5n. and
knocked the ash-pan Off from the stove;
Mr.. Zentsis who was there, was struck
on one leg and considerably injured
and his boot was burst. Ii went under
the lounge on which he was sitting,
and killed a dog. \ woman aud girl
present we're knocked down and some
what injured. Also, Andrew Ander.
sons barn, on the old Holman farm.
was struck by lightning aud burned.
For scalding suus, irosts, cold weather
and thunder storms, this season will be
noted in the coming future.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-09-03
Notice.

All persons that are indebted to me
will please call and settle on or before
the 18th of next month, as | cannot
buy goods aud pay for them in promis-
es. +. w. REED.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-09-03

DR.. d. w. Woodwork aud Mary Lor-
ing were married OF Chippewa Falls
last May. While this may be new to
some, it must be rather aud for the
parties directly interested.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-09-03

4. B. Holmes, Esq, has purchased
the property north Of the post-ofHce, Of
Mrs. Estabrooks. He has also negotia-
ted for the Glas property, next south
Of JOURNAL BLOCK.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-09-03

Messrs. Goodwin & Bayless are turn
ing ont some fne specimens Of marble
work at their shop on Main street.
All persons desiring work in their line
should not fail to give them a call.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-09-03

George Newton offers for sale, the
Merchants Hotel in Prescott. Any
one desiring to purchase hotel property
will do well to consult him.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-09-03

The Herald says that Mr.. Nelson
ias no desire to be returned 10 the As
sembly. AS between HIM AMI the peo-
pie we think the desire il mutual.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-09-03

A Republican Convention, for the
nomination of candidate for Assembly,
and Go. Supt., is called at Ellsworth
on the 18th inst.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-09-03
THE JOURNAL.
Town and VdlLeY.

nea~ The Adoancc excepted, this pa-
per has circulation exceeding By
three hundred, hdt Of any other paper
IN the 81. Croic Vah1y. ~G5a
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-09-03

1t is reported that the new harm on
the farm Of L. Carpenter, near the res
idence Of X. 7. Hicks, was struck by
lightning last Monday night, aud burn
ed with all its contents.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-09-03

We understand that Rev. Il A.
Cooley, late of Lakeland, Mimi, has
consented to accept position as pastor
of the Baptist Church at this place.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-09-03

DR.. Crazy will leave for New York
next Monday or Tuesday, to be gone a
week or two. Due notice will be given
OF his return.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-09-03

Mrs. Havens-widow of our former
pastor, Rev Il. S. Ravens, is IN this
village visiting former friends. She is
also soliciting aid TO build church in
Waco, Texas.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-09-03

Gov. Taylor seems = be on the rag
gGd edge. Next Wednesday will eth
or smooth that edge or make it worse
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-09-03

To Charley Mckee we are indebted
for a lot Of beautiful crook nccked
squashes, one pair Of which are twins
being united at the stem for a distance
of about ten inches, and then sorarat
ing they become two distinct squashcs.
They are hanging in our office for the
inspection Of the curious.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-09-03

The Normal School opens next Tues.
day.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-09-03
sSherIn's sale.
PIERCE CouNrY,-ss.

PIERCE COuNTY,-ss.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue
and in pursuance Of an execution 10 me di-
rected and delivered, issued out of and un-
der the seal of the Circuit Court, in and
for the county of Pierce, upon judgment
rendered in said court in an action
wherein w. III, Mann was plaintiff and S.
p. Mann was defendant, which said ex-
ecution directs the sale of the herein de-
sc.ibed real estate have levied upon all
the right title and Interest which the said
defendant had on the Sth day of Septem-
Der, A. ID. 1874, at any time since has had
or which he now has in and to the follow
ing described real estate situated lying
and being in the county of Pierce, and State
of Wisconson, to-wit: Lot number six (6),
in block number two (2), Of W. II. Win
chester's first addition to the village of
River Falls, and that on the 4th day Of
September, A. D. 1879, at o'clock in the
afternoon of that day, at the front door OF
the Post Office in the town of River Falls,
in said county Of Pierce, shall offer for
sale and sell said right title and interest
of said defendant in and TO said real estate
at Public Auction to the highest bidder for
cash to satisfy said execution.
Dated, az River Falls this 10Th day Of
July, A. d. 1875
w. p. KNOwLEs,
Sheriff Of Pierce Co., Wis
WrITtNaroN VANEATTA
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-09-03

Thunder showers are still the order
Of the night, aud sometimes Of the day
High winds have accompanied them
aud trees Of all Kinds have been blown
down, or seriously injured. Wheat
las suffered severely say ten per cent,
at least. Some Of it is growing-somr
Of il Is bleached, and a majority Of il Is
SOAKED" But this institution called
"the weather must be allowed {,
take care 81 itself, bile the farmer,
must take the best care Of the grain
that can be taken rnder the circum
stances Mere barn are needed
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-09-03

On branch Of crab apple tree
brought into this office BY G. Z. Brack
EFT, 1.-THE same which" measures four.
teen inches, there are. or were, thirty.
one fine apples. They are of the Tran.
scendeut variety
And, even while we are writing, in
comes another cluster from Mrs. W.
q. Pingree, and on branch measu,
lng only six inches we count no les.
than forty beautiful Sbcrians. WI,
beats III Who beats the branch Of
Transcendents BY Mr.. Bracket.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-09-03

Martin QOirum met with a sad &C.
oident at the mill of Messrs. Odds &
Lord, at Glenmont last Wednesday.
His right hand coming in contact with
the saw, it was terribly lacerated, and
all Of his fingers were amputated BY
DIR. Golden Of this place.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-09-03

In our Office We have some relics Of
the late storm, among which may be
seen lot of burnt wheat, from the
stack of Leonard Stiles.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-09-03

A house and lot for sale. Inquire of
II. II. Boughton, on the premises, OF
of A. MORSE If
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-09-03

Remember the special town meeting
to morrow.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-09-03
stray Notice.

Found and taken uF by me, the under
signed, on land occupied by me on which
live 10 section No. -, township No %,
range No. ~ being in the town Of Pleas
an, Valley, on or about the 9th day of
Aug, $40, one black mare about 10 years
old with some white right hind foot and
with bell on. Also, with her, one suck
ing colt, bay color, with white spot in
forehead.
Pleasant Valley, Aug. l4th, 1875.
". I. JACKMAS.
1GA
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-09-03

Free Bus from Prescott to Hastings
one Way--to all guests at the Mer
chants Hotel. IF
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-09-03
Hills Manual!
81 Improved

This interesting and valuable work has
now reached its sixth edition, meeting with
an almost unprecedented sale The volume
is now enlarged, many interesting features
have been added. 1t contains more yalu-
able inform ton for the price, than any
book extant 1t has something of especial
interest to everybody. The farmer, mer
chant, mechanic and professional men will
each find in it thousand things useful
for them to know.
The undersigned will canvass for the
sale of the book the coming summer, and
as il is cold only by subscription, people
should avail themselves Of The chance to
get it. p.W. OAKLEY.
June, 4, 1S75.-106
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-09-03

The weather has changed, and it is
now little cooler. 1t was quite rainy,
however, yesterday, which was a serious
drawback upon the dedicatory exercises
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-09-03

Henry Bennett, of Oak Grove, has
sold his farm to a lied Wing man.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-09-03

The Coach running between this
place and Hudson, now leaves this
place at 1870, P NJ, aud arrives at
Hudson depot at o'clock P. NJ. Leaves
Hudson at 8, A. NJ, or after the trains
arrive, and reaches River Falls at 10.
80, A. NJ.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-09-03
O. W. Peterson,

All kinds of Repairing neatly and
promptly executed, ana all work warranted
satisfactory. Try me, and judge for
yourselves.
Store on Main St., River Falls, Wiscon
sin 1871
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-09-03

Nearly all The bridges on Big River
were swept away by the deluge on
Monday night. The roads are quilted
at fearful rate 1t is said that the
stream rose three feet in half an hour.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-09-03

The Free Baptists will have their
Monthly Conference at the house
of j. Goodwin, in this village, at 2
o'clock, tomorrow, p. NJ. They will
also have preaching at the Baptist
Church in this village, on Sunday next
at 3 o'clock, 2. NJ.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-09-03
PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY.
MRS. ". D. PINGREY.

ON MAIN STREET RIVER FALLS
Takes pictures Of all kinds in the best
style Of the art at low rates. Those wish
ing COED pictures can get them at Mrs
Piugrey's Gallery. Give her a call, 1888
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-09-03

Wheat 81.
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Mr.. Jacob Bayless, father Of Rev.
Bayless, of this place, Philip Tharp
and wife, father and mother Of Mrs.
Bayless, of Fulton county, III are
spending a few weeks in this place
They report very fine crops in Illinois
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-09-03

PETER poYLE,
Secretary Of State.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-09-03

" p KNOWLES,
Sheriff Of Pierce County.
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Republican County Committee
Dated Aug p, 1875.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1875-01-23

THE rainfall OF Decem her was not quite
half an inch, being the least for that
month in twentysix years, with but two
exceptions, that of 1850 when tho tota
rainfall OF the season was 4.7l0 inche.
and that Of 1865 when the total rainfall
was Is inches. The average rain OF De
cember is little over five inches. The
rule IS, as the figures show, a wet Decem.
Der, n wet season, and vice versa but in
1858 when December gave only two in.
ches Of rain, tho season gave its compile.
ment so in 1904, 1859, and 1869. Lighi
rains until January lst are no certain in
dicstions Of dry Winter. In 1853 81. .55
go Co.'s the rainfall until December 8Ist
was much less than in 1874, yet the sea
sons gave an average rainfall. -Sac. bee
Weekly Trinity journal., 1875-01-23

PosrAGE.-E Everybody is interested in
the rates Of postage and as the recent
changes Of the postal laws are not gener-
ally understood, we will state that they
now admit the mailing of miscellaneous
matter such as the samples of dry goods,
clothing, boots shoes, etc, etc., in pack
agos not exceeding four pounds in weight,
provided that they are prepaid by post
ago stamps at the rate of one cent for oy-
cry two ounces or fraction thereof (eiqht
cents per pound wrapped So as 10 admit
OF examination, and unaoeompaniod by
any writing other than tho address. Book
postage is now reduced to eight cents par
pound. Newspapers are delivered FREQ in
counties where publ, he'd.