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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-03-02
A Musical Mouse.

4 Mr.. William Stevens, living at Union
Corner, Md, is the happy possessor OF a
musical mouse. According to the state
ment Of our informant, Mr.. Stevens house
hold has been kept in profound wonder and
arnazement for a long time by the sweet
strains Of and unseen warbler, the music
being precisely ike that Of Canary bird.
At various and uncertain hours Of the day
and night. and In different localities IN the
house, the mysterious melody would break
out. puzzling and delighting the inmates.
A After awhile the mystery was partially
solyed-at least it was discovered that the
sweet singer was a mouse and straight
way plans were adopted for the capture OF
his mouseship A trap, temPtinSy baIted
with morsel of savory cheese did the work,
and few mornings ago Mr.. Stevens family
awoke to find their singing morse prison
er This minstrel mouse is not unlike 9TH
ers of its species in its physical appearance,
except in the item of color. Though IN du-
rance vile, the little animal is apparently
contented and happy, and continues to war
ble as cheerful as ever. he has been trans
ferred to a neat little cage and entertalns
the sanity. and numerous visitors who are
attracted by the curiosity, with almost con
slant warbling. Our informant says that
the singing is precisely that OF a Canary
bird, and that no one would imagine othef-
wise than that he was listening to hne
specinen Of this popular feathered song
ster.- Milford Nexs.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-03-02

At West Chester, Pa, on Sunday, John
Turley mortally wounded his wife by shoot
ing her in the head, and, thinking her dead,
he shot himself twice in the neck. The
wounded woman was alive when found, and
was sent to st. Joseph's Hospital, Phila-
delphia Her assassin is In Jail, and it is
thought his wound will not prove fatal.
One ball has been extracted. By this
tragedy home is broken up and four small
children left unprovided for.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-03-02
Special n Office.

Every other thing being equal, the cheapness
of an article is a great recommendation Il il
bound to decide the purchaser. He would be
foolish indeed who should pay more than he
need, for an article for the simple sake of paw
ing. In buying clothing, which is quite an
item in ones personal and family expendi-
lures, cheapness rules the day, and ought to-.
At Wanamaker & Browns Oak Hall, Phila-
delphia, 1t is certain that the purchaser buys
cheaPly. CheGpness, with every other excellence
accompanying it, is the very basis of their enor-
nous business
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-03-02

Goods cheaper than ever at n. Ruster' $
He has them marked way down to bottom
prices.
New goods viii arrive at n. Ruster's this
week and next. Don't fail to call and see
them.
Those wishing to secure good bargain
will do we'll to call at n Ruster's, as he is
bound not to be undersod.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-03-02
A GREAT NATIONAL WORK.

NIL c,rtenniag History Of the taiteo
IS aates, froa, the discovery Of the Ame'4-
~ Continent to the close Of the FRS,
I,s T..,,yv of american Independence. Bg
L,mes d. NcCabe. Author Of "a
I1,nual of General History" "The
Great Republic" Etc, Etc.
There has long been a great and uni
..-.,IIr-felt want of History of the United
c,,+.s suitable for general use. This want
:, now being supplied by The National
p.BIisbing Co, of Philadelphia, who have
nod handsome volume, styled "The Cen
.,rrisl History of the United States" by
I.r,,s D. McCabe, well-known historical
ter This work will, undoubtedly, take
..k IS the Standard History of the United
s,.t,s It is no dry mass of details-no
,,-,bsst;c effort to infame the national
-, hut IS a clear, vivid and brilliant
,--,t;ve of the events of our history, from
h.. discovery of the American Continent
5,rn to the present time 1t traces the
wv -. Of that mysterious race. the first
.,.s e o,,r country. and gives a most
.''-, .'t...;-- ,ccount Of the Indians Of North
,r,sri,a. from the time of the coming of
,Ea white men. The voyages of Columbus,
>'' -,.-,.;ors of the different nations rF
-.' - - ~, final r,c,,n.t;oD and oon
g H., land hv ENGLAND are told with
.[;, ,,,-or
r ,r~ o,,,,,;.l h;.,r,- :;
CO. l...:.,,. f4,I;,r .nd tho .o,,r
"'''. ''''. .,1. - =, .-~t ..I,,~;..
,'s o' ,,..- -1., -, IL, -. .,,,-.D
il's'',''''U' ..sI.-a ,'' ;,b ~.u,s.I'.tiy
',,s - - Tf,o cs,,so. # orr crs,t strn-,-
-....s...., -, Ill |;+r I.<;
fs-.. and ability UNSURPASSED in anv
--,-. ,f tbe dav. Then follows clear and
...;r.- occorn+ of the formation Of the
r.,,-.I Constitution the establishment of
,,, T-ri,, the course Of affairs until the
t-,,.f,.r out cft the Second War with Eng
rrl and a full and comprehensive account
. ,p,, lyar and its results. The events
.s.r- r.-,er from the close Of that contest
,la commencement of the Civil War
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-03-02

The Denver, Colorado, Daily Times
says: Gen. Harrison Allen and Mr. Fred
Hooker have been admitted to practice in
the Supreme Court and all the courts Of
the Territory. These gentlemen are both
lawyers Of good standing in the courts of
Pennsylvania, where they have prcticed for
several years. Gen. Aliens talents and
legal ability secured his recognition for
Psominent positions in the gift of his party,
and Mr. Hooker was for long time the
partner of Hon. Glenni w Scoield, one Of
the most prominent lawyers in Pennsylva-
MIA, and for mony years u member Of Con
gress. The new firm has our best wishes
tcr their success.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-03-02

XII, :IL Supreme Lodge of the World,
p, ,.I',s !; i, of pbythias, have issued circular
S,,.hs "a, 'hs grand jurisdictions in the United
H. - 9 ordalnlng that the next session of
e5.r-l supreme Lodge shall be held in Phil
If Pa'a, beginning on the fourth Tuesday
of --la.aS9st, 1876. The subordinate lodges
att..5 az > supreme Lodge are authorized to
sa,s;. Sou 'ae centennial celebration during the
and pr n.:e cl the Supreme Lodge as lodges,
'1 oaItorm for parade.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-03-02
Houses Demolished.

Over fifty houses were totally demolished,
and about fifty more were badly damaged.
The tornado was ?uost severe from the
north side of the public square to the
southern limits of the town. In the track
of the storm it is impossible to distinguish
streets or the former location of residences,
everything being Frustrated and spread
over the ground. Several persons were
buried under the wreck of their dwellings,
and were taken out unharmed to-day.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-03-02

P. T. Barnurn, the Snowman, is at pre-
sent busily engaged in pertecting arrange
ments for Centennial show during the
coming summer, which is to eclipse all his
former efforts He will have employed
100 men and women and $50 horses and
ponies, and 1t will require 12O railroad cars
for trasportiOn purposes. He proposes to
visit all the prominent cities and towns in
the United States, going as far east as Ban
cor, and as far west as Kansas City.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-03-02

Although the revival awakenings through
out Schuylkill county have gone on for
over two months now, there appears to be
no abatement of interest in them, and some
OF the churches actually expect to keep it
up tor two months longer, and indeed there
is every indication that they may do so
prohtably, There have been large num-
Der OF conversions.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-03-02

At New Orleans on Monday, the House
of Representatives resolved to impeach Gov
ernor Kellogg, and so otifed the Senate,
which body promptly organized as a high
court, but could not proceed because the
House suddenly adjourned until tomorrow
which is the last day but one of the session.
Governor Kellogg says this action was had
to defeat his defense.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-03-02

Is.tsIn q. Ine annual meeting of the Delaware,
bsg g?"1ana anna 4 Western railroad company
iDo I a4 ss New York on the 22d, the follow
yas, '+l'ers were elected for the ensuing
tsrv PRESIDENT, Samuel Sloan Secre-
+ 4 can andrew J. 0dell Treasurer, Fred
Moss @'GDons y Managers, VIM. E. Dodge,
Rufps D 1'ylor' o George Buckley, j. l Blair,
Brisk" !" Graves, s. B. Chittenden, John
Wm n'ln %, George Bliss, Percy R. Pyne,
6 Ena "aier Phelps, James Blair, Wilson
" Massey, and A /. Dennis.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-03-02

u The Brooklyn Advisory Council
Has returned It's verdict, sustaining Ply
mouth Lhurch on all the questions sub
Gatei, except that further church inves-
1-a-on Is recommended under certain cir
cunsances.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-03-02

There were shipped from Indiana dur
ing 1875 1888 horses, value S208, 800
5,666 cattle, value Sl98, ,3l0; 27,795 sheep,
value Sill, ,180 6,292 hogs, value s62 ,920
"a total of Al l41 animals, the aggregate
value being Sj80,6l0.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-03-02

When California woman defeated a
hon In hand-to-hand combat, the neigh
bors were greatly astonished, but her bus-
band quietly remarked "Oh that's moth
ing That woman could lick the devil"
There was tear in his eyes as he thus ac-
knowledged bis inferiority.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-03-02
KEYSTONE DRUG STORE.

DR.. S. L. FoULKE & J. KREsGE. successors
to Peter Williams, have purchased the Empire
Drug Store, on Main Street, few doors below
the Post-otfice, and for the convenience of those
who wish to call, will have a red lamp in
front, and known hereafter as the
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-03-02
DIED.

At Reseca, Monroe comfy, Pa, February
10Th, Owen Casey, aged 60 years. His funer-
ri and interment took place at East Strouds-
burg, on the 22d ult
Near Delaware Water Gap, Feb. 18th, John
ii. Barnes, aged , years, months and 2 days.
Feb. 18th, near Sand Cut, Wayne County,
Pa, Thos. Duer, aged A years, l month and
% days.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-03-02

A careful measurement of the distance
demonstrated the fact that the visitor to
the Centennial, who would see everything
on exhibition in the buildings, must walk
elghty-four and fve-eights miles
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-03-02

IStaeease Of Doyle, the Molly Mcguire"
N g-' was convicted last week at Mauch
IL .-'ak' Tor the murder Of mine boss Jones,
,o. %. court na@e refused the application for a
l. ~ 1'-li, and have sentenced him 10 be
'@-sl. The jail is kept well guarded by
,...-. = ,s...l- police force to prevent any at
.-s to rescue him.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-03-02

Our friends from across the water
promise to visit US in force, this summer
General Norton, of the Centennial Bureau
OF finance, states that every berth on every
steamer to arrive at Philadelphia from
foreign ports, has been engaged from the
Is lst OF May until the 18th of September.
The leading lines plying to other cities also
expect largely increased passenger traffic.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-03-02

Group can be cured in one minute, and
and the remedy is simply alum and sugar
The way to accomplish the deed is TO take
a knife or crater and shave off. in small
PARTICLES, about a tea-spoon-fulI of alum
then mix it with about twice its quantity
of sugar, to make it palatable, and admins
ter 1t as quickly as possible Almost in
staneous relief will follow. So says an ex-
change.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-03-02

Porter Williamson, colored, charged
with the murder of Robert Hamilton, was
taken from Jail at Lebanon, Tenn, on Sun
day night, by band of masked men, and
hanged and shot.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-03-02
Smash Down Auction Prices.

Best Shoe-Strings, sets dozen:
Best Needles, Sets paper.
Pins all sizes, 5cts a paper
II Dozen Shirt Buttons, all for Sets.
Ladies made Callars, and Bets.
Mems heavy MKT ] Hose, only 10cts.
Children's & Misses Fancy Hose, and
12cts.
Ladies Fancy Hose, only 2Octs.
Ladies Merino Hose, only 15cts:
Splendid Calicoes, Ct and Tets.
Fine Muslins, yd. wide, and 10cts.
Beautiful Alpaca Lustres only 2Octs.
Black Alpacas, only 25cts.
Plaid Dress Goods, only 12!cts
Fine Delains, only 15cts.
Very fine French Merinoes, 76 to 9Octs.
Bedtick and Denims, u to 15cts.
Very fine Wool Flanels, 20 to 25cts.
Heavy Cotton Flannel, only Gets.
Heavy fine Rose Blankets, only $500
to s400 pair.
Fine Black Beaver Cloth, only $500.
yard
Black, Blue & Gold mixed, Cloaking
Cloth, 75cts upward.
Ladies Sacks, ready made only s1O0.
Good heavy Cassimers, only 30 to 75cts.
Kentucky Jean, only 15cts.
Cotton Bats (good) only 14cts.
Cotton Carpet Warp (fne) 2Scts.
Mems Boots, Zine & heavy) $500 to
1915 PAIR.
Youths & Boys Kip Boots, only s1.25
to s175.
Ladies fine Laced Shoes, only $3.50 to
$500.
Ladies fine Button Shoes, $3.50 to
1915.
Ladies & Misses Rubbers, only Scots.
Mems Rubber Boots, s3.15, Shoes 75cts.
Mems Coats $3.50, Pants $3.50, Vest
S1.25.
Boys whole Cassimcr Suits, s4.OO to
5000.
Mems Cassimer Suits, S5 to $40.
Mems Black Broadcloth Suits, sI2 to-
SIG.
Mems Soft fashionable Hats 1925 to
S1.75.
Boys Soft Hats, so to 90ets.
Ladies' Velvet Hats Trimmed, $3.50 to
$500
Ladies' 4 Children's FaTs, nearly as
possible half price.
Besides lots Of things too numerous to
mention here. Now we are bound to sell
these Goods at these Auction prices every
day and night during the winter. The past
year has been q hard one, and money scarce.
but thanks TO our customers it has been a
busy year with as, for We have sold more
goods the past year than any year previous,
since we have been doing business in
Stroadsburg, and we trust that in the wear
to come We shall make goods of all descrip-
ton so cheap that our customers and sales
will be largely increased.
DECKER s. co.
doors below the Post Office,
StFoadsburg. Pa
April 10, 1875 1y.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-03-02

DR.. 5. L. Foulke being practical Physician,
having his office in the rear of said Drug Store,
cordially Invites the public to give him a call,
as he Is fully qualified to prescribe and com
pound all prescriptions. NOV. IL, '75-6m.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-03-02

p. DALLAS, Texas, K one Of the nlarvels Of
.s.eFn growth and progress, In fonr
.g-'s rs population has increased from t.
~ S.' q. 1000, and it is growing at the
rate Of hundreds dav.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-03-02

There's nothing mean about the sultan
OF turkey. His servants at the palace
number 5 400, the kitchen employing 300
the stables 400, the menagerie 200. and
others accordingly. The gentleman's wives
number, 200
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-03-02

~ THE Jury in the trial of General
ha2coo5 ut Sr- Louis, for alleged completely
ID TOE EatsSey frauds, on Thursday, rem
qaFed 4 verdict Of not guilty.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-03-02
The Princeton Casualties.

Further reports from Princeton state
that eight persons were dangerousl ly injured
four of whom are not expected to recover
One woman lost her eyesight
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-03-02
Walking on the Ceiling.

One family found themselves walking on
the ceiling of their house, the house having
been overturned, yet they escaped un-
harmed, while those who attempted to
escape were injured.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-03-02

\ rival of Tom Thumb has appeared in
Blnghamton. \. Y, in the person of boy
five years old, who weighs nine pounds
when fully dressed, is twenty-three inches
in height, is physically perfect and healthy.
and who talks very distinctly The child
weighed but two and half pounds at
birth, and has not grown since he was 4
few months old
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-03-02
From the 7Idioate, Pa, Ne,os.
Ploughing Every day in January.

Mr.. ". w. Warren ploughed every day
IN January, 1876, up to the 25th day,
breaking up in that time thirty acres Of
pasture land. If any of the ''oldest" can
beat that story send it in.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-03-02

IHE NATIoSAL CoSvESTTOS.-The.
Aa-ioaai Democratic Convention meets in.
n Louis On June 21th.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-03-02
HUGE Hail Stones.

CINCINNATI, Feb. 2S.-Additional par
ticulars from Patoka, station few miles
north of Princeton, say many hail stones
were found there measuring over six inches
in circumference, and some nearly eight
inches
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-03-02

Hon. Eeniri.k 3. Wright distributed
re ,, thousand los7es of bread TO the poor of
N1kcs-Barre on Washingtou's birthday.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-03-02

LAST year the corn crop of this State
aTcraged 10 bushels TO an acre.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-03-02
Keystone Drug Store.

where will be constantly kept Paints, Oils.
Narnishes, Drugs and Medicines. and all
articles usually kept in Drug Store, at the
lowest market prices.
81. FOULKE,
J. KRESGE
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-03-02

4 horse forty years old died at York the
ether day.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-03-02
BUT DECKER
Wonderful Cheap
AUCTION STORE
rs STILL AROUND TO PUT
THE DOLLARS INTO
THE POCKETS OF
CUSTOMERS.
HIS ISCUSTOMERS.

lIO " Cb1OS W SIhL Oil dill LIS
Goods, from the finest French
Merino, down to the last Shoe
String.
He wants to SELL every yard of Calico,
every yard of Dress Goods, every yard of
Muslin, every yard of Flannel, every yard of
Beaver Cloth, every yard of Cassimer and
Satinett, and every Boot & Shoe, every
Coat, Pants & Vest, and every Hat & Cap.
In fact he wants to sell every thing he
has now in the Store, so that he may fill It
up early in the Spring with the cheapest
and most beautiful Goods ever sold In
Stroudsburg.
We viii Sell off at Auction
Prices,
Commencing at s o'clock in the morning
and close at the same time in the evening,
at the following
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-03-02
The Tornado in Indiana.

CINCINNATI, Feb. 28.-A despatch
from Evansville, Indiana, says that the
tornado in Princeton, Indiana, last night
blew down ten houses One house was
burned. One old lady and a boy were
seriously injured.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-03-02
The Damage at st. Charles.

ST.LOUIs, Feb. 28.-Later advices from
St. Charles state that the DANCE by the
tornado yesterday was much exaggerated
but it will still be heavy, probably from
100000 to S150,OO0 The remains of
tieorge Linebur, boy, were found in the
debris this morning, which makes the third
person killed by the storm, and about
twenty persons were iniured
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-03-02

CHICAGO, Feb. 2S.-A terrific wind
rain, and thunder storm prevailed in thi,
section last night, lasting until nearly morn
ing. 1t was especially severe in the vicinity
of Milwaukee. Telegraphic communication
is entirely severed with points north OF
here, and the wires are reported badly
down in all directions.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1876-10-12

EUREKA SCHOOL DISTRICT.
PLATFORM.

Resolved, that we, the delegates Of tho Re-
publican party of the county of Eureka, in
indorse the platform of the National Repub-
lican Convention, held at Cincinnati, and
adopt the same chart of our political princi-
pie
Resolved, That we heartily indorse the
action of that convention in nominating
Rutherford B. Hayes as cur candidate for
President, and VIM. A. Wheeler Vice President,
and recognize them as champions of honest
and stable government, the true representa-
tive of popular reform and popular liberty.
Resolved, That as members of q great
national party, devoted to the interests of
the laboring masses, we are opposed to the
further INN igrasion of Chinese, and we de-
mand aud will use all the m cans in our pow
or TO procure a modification of the present
treaty between the United States and the
Chinese Empire so as to entirely prevent the
further immigration of people among us,
who, by reason Of their character and ma
tional antecedents, are incapacitated from
becoming American citizens, or of becoming
desirable members OF our American commu-
ni'ies, and whose presence and further intro
duction in our midst is prejudicial to the in
dustrial interests of the country.
Resolved, That we arc opposed to the re-
peal or reduction of the tax on bullion, and
we will use all honorable means to prevent
the repeal or reduction of the same.
Resolved That the interests of our county
demand the passage of bill at tho coming
session of the Legislature ecding TO Eureka
county that portion of klko county described
in the bill passed at the last session of the
Legislature, Notwithstanding the objection of
the Governor.
Resolved, That we are in favor Of the call
ing of a convention to revise the constitution
of the State.
Resolved. That we are unalterably op-
posed to a division Of the Public School
Fund, and we are in favor Of a constitutional
amendment which will place the public
schools, and the fund by which they are
supported, beyond all danger of sectarian
control and influence.
vent;on HAT # posshle ii ,Hs eH,'
the criminal jury system should be so amend
cd as to more certainly insure the conviction
of criminals.
Resolved, That all nominees of this conven-
ton be required to pledge themselves to sup
port and by all honorable means endeavor Il
carry out and enforce the principles herein
! enunciated, oS
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1876-10-12

uAVING JUST RETURNED FROM
IL Louisville, Kentucky, and San Fran
cisco California, and made arrangements for
regular shipments of goods in my line of bus
mess, am prepared TO outbid all opposition
for quality and pficos.
Give me call and find out the TRUTH of
the above assertions for yourselves.
au5tf H. KIND.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1876-10-12
REPUBLICAN COUNTY TICKET.
For Senator Long Term.
CAAS. G.. WALLACE.
For Senator (Short Term,
CEfAS. e.. HUBBARD.

For Assemblymen,
]. L. Smith, A. w. Atchinson,
J. Marchant, Geo. X. Nc Culloch
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-17

hhVl SESSAON VI 1870
No. 10.
JOINT RESOLUTION
Relative to stocking the waters of the State
Of Louisiana with fish.
WHEREAS, The United States oommis
sion on fish and fisheries has been very sue
cesstul in stocking the streams OF the North
ern and Western States with desirable va
rieties of fish; and
Whereas, The waters Of tie State OF Lou
isiana offer equally favorable CONDITIONS
which, up tc tins time, have been neglected;
therefore,
SECTIoN | Be it resolved by the Senate
and Houso of Representatives, OF the State
of Louisiana in General Assembly convened,
That our Senators in Congress be instructed
and our representatives be requested to
press tie claims of the State of Louisiana
upon the United States commission on fish
and fieheries, to the end that this State
NAV share in TIE advantages consequent
upon it's laho,s 8. -
SEC. =. Be it further resolved, etc. That
a copv of this resolution be forwarded to
each one of our Senators and Representa-
tives in Congress.
iSigned) Z. D. ESTILETTE,
SPEAKER of the House of Representatives.
iSigne0) c. C. ANTOINE,
Lieutenant Governor and President of the
Senate.
! Approved February I6. 1876.
lSirned) VIM p. KELLOGG,
Governor of the State OF Louisiana
A true COPY:
P. G. DEsLoNDE,
Secretary of State.