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The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1876-02-27

d, C. Bozeman clerk.
From st. Louis papers Of the 2ith we get the
following:
"The new Grand Republic will be found at the
foot OF Carroll street this morning. Her machln
erv ia all in place. and she will be pushed to rapid
completion. and Capt. Thorwegan mas determined
to have her ready for the grandest excursion trip
that was ever made on the Mississippi River, by
the 18th Of next month.
"Braithwaite, of the May Lowry. telegraps to
Com. Kountz: Fire insurance $l0,5oO.' That is
. lucky fscs for the owners"
Capt Dave Asbery and clerk Ed. More house
are making trip on the Clinton to the Upper
Nissiesippi, in place Of the Alex. Mitchell.
The trenton arrived Friday night from Bayou
Des Glaizes, and being unable to leave yesterday,
has laid over to Wednesday, when she Will surely
CO. NJ. M. Dufour in command. A. T. Irous-
dale in the Office.
The Atchafslaya and Teche packet Ida, arrived
yesterday from st. Martinvllle, with large trim
Of both passengers and freight, and VIII return
WugRah master, Fred. H. Buck clerk.
The popular and fast Bastrop, Gus Hodge
master. L. p. Delahoussaye clerk, leaves on We'd
nesday ct p NJ, for Bayou Bartholomew.
The splendid John A. Scudder from IT Louis,
With her cabin lull Of Mardi Gras sight-seers was
due e dark, and is announced to return on We'd
nesdav. positive Y, at 5 p. NJ. Captain, A. j. Car
ter: clerk, Chas. II. Dix.
: The Rapides from the Tensas and Macon will
arrive TO day and return on Wedne sday at 2. N.
nnder the command OF Capt. ]. b. Sullivan, j l..
Iinsvoid. biy detained yesterday the Mary Ida
I.;1 over to O'Clock this morning, when she gets
III for the Upper Coast, returning IN time to
leave q usual on TUESDAY.
The shannon leaves Tor the Ouachita 70 Cam
ae Tb On lightning Willie, Of the N O. and 0u.chta
Transportation Company, Capt. JACK - 0anAs
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-09-28
A HISTORY OF THE FAN.

A curious little volume has just ap- peared, giving the history of fans among all nations and at all periods. The author, M. Blondel, who has been able to ex- anime many rare collections, states that it came from the East where it is always accompanied by a flyfap and parasol. The former is made of tail of Thibetian buffalo, white as snow, and of which the extremity is tuft of hair in the form of a plume. Fans of feathers, recently in fashion, date from the seventh century. They were first usedin China, where the Emperor Kao Tsong, having heard the cry ofthe pheasant, supposed to be an suspicious sign, ordered fan to be made shaped like the tail of that bird. Ac- cording to the author of the "Etudes Asiatiques," that article had more than one singular use; on it the rich deposit ed the aims which they gave to the poor; the great received on it the delicacies of- fered to them; it was lowered before su. periors as a mark of deference; the mo- bles carried it to court, and 1t served to cool them from the heat of the day and to amuse them while waiting in the ante- chamber; it was the instrument of pun ishment of the schoolmaster, and at the same time was given as reward. A fan placed on plate of ofparticular form an- nounced to the criminal of noble family his sentence, and 1t was at the mo- ment in which he held out his hands to receive the fatal present that the sxe- cutioner was to accomplish his york; ExchGn0e.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-09-28
A SEED THAT PURIFIEs WATER:

Tn India, where it is often quite im- possible to obtain good water, there is a kind of provision of Providence for the purifying of impure and muddy water which'is we'll worthy of notice. Were it in America, it might be called an ''institu. tion," so common is it's use. It is a seed, which, on being rubbed again and again on the inside of the common earthen water-pots of the country, has the power of precipitating the earth and impuri. ties, leaving the water tolerably clear, and to degree suitable for use. Dur ing our itinerancy of two weeks we have had occasion almost constantly to use the very repulsive looking tank-water of the country thus purified. At only one of our encampments have we had we'll water, and then the natives much preferred the common surface or tank. water to this. Habit, usage, and cus- tom are almost omnipotent in India, and many yearsemust pass before Hindoos will learn that their purifying seed does not remove the poisonous taint that pro- duces fever and cholera and does nothing to destroy animal life that brings the very common and troublesome Guinea worm, so often making life almost or quite burden. It is source of satis- faction to us that this purified water is rendered harmless by boiling, and there son for the use of "the cup that cneers but does not inebriate," than can be found where one has access to ''the old oaken bucket" of former times and happy memory. ry.-MiSsionary Letter.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-09-28
CoRmoRANT FISHING IN ENGLAND.

This very curious sport is gaining ground in England. The use of cormor- ants for fishing purposes has been prac- ticed for centuries by the Chinese, who carefully train those birds to deliver their prey uninjured to their master, instead of appropriating it to their own use and from China, and other Oriental countries, it has been brought to England. Cor. morant fishing recalls, in a measure, the old days of falconry, with the exception that, while the feats of the trained hawks and falcons were performed in mid-air, the performances of the "sea crow," as the French call it, take place in water. With ring placed round their necks to prevent them swallowing their booty though well trained birds will dispense with this restraint,the cormorants plunge at given signal into the water, and hard- lyeverfail to bring up finny prize. Their broad webbed feet, and their thin keel shaped body, admirably adapt them for twimming and diving and they will of- ten use their short, stiff wings as an ad- ditional means of propulsion. So swift are they, and so sudden their descent. that the nimblestfish cannot escape them If they seize their prey otherwise than by the head, they ascend to the ce,and quickly jerking it in the air, will adrois- ly catch it as it falls headforemost.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-09-28
There is a Lone Cool Nook.

There's a lone cool nook where the shade is deep, And the waves of a river softly run To the shore where odorous muskrats creep From dripping roots when the day is done. Between guaan 9ushes and silver reads, l. Where dragon flies are ever at play, so 4 winding path to the water leads,
 And there aboat lies rocking away Rocking, rocking at rest and asleep, In that lone cool nook where the shade is deep. when the day is hot you can lie at rest
 In the boat and dream till the sunlight fades, While the loving sounds that the ear loves best Are whispered by waves and the long reed blades, And vine with trumpet blossom of red Is lightly flung on the branches high ofa leaning tree. In such bed,
 Forgetting the world, you may idly ne, Rocking. rocking at rest and asleep, In that lone cool nook where the shade is deep. And at night when the sky is full of stars, When shadowy birds fit down the shore, And the water snake glides to the sandy bars. You may touch the waves with noiseless oar Till you float far out on the shining stream Where winds from the corn land freshly blow; And there you may gently drift anA dream. With stars above you and stars 6elow- Drifting, drifting, may dream and rest
 On the peaceful rivers cool sweet breast.
 -WdshingtoS Star.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-09-28
A STAGE KISS.

Recently at the imperial opera, Vienna, a handsome tenor, Bastiapo Widmann, having to kiss the soprano, signorina Giovanni, in Lortzing's opera of the "Ar- mourer," that lady, at the rehearsal, re- quested him to "make believe" in the correct Viennese manner. When the proper moment came at the first per- formance the handsome tenor plumply and resonantly kissed the astonished so- prano upon her rosy lips. Signorina Gio- vanni, after the curtain fell, went in a pretty rage to the manager and complain ed. The manager sent for the handsome tenor and requested him to restrain his ardor. When the second representation took place, Signorina Giovanni, distrus- ting him, exclaimed, loud enough for the house to hear, "I will excuse you from the kiss" The handsome tenor, incensed at the insult, responded in stage whis- per, Thank God for that. Who wants to kiss such an old thing9' The house sat appalled,. Signorina Giovanni foun- ced off the stage and the handsome tenor has been bidden to apologize or abscond.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-09-28
Centaur LINIMEN7S.

The lame can be healed and the wounded made whole we now know just what Centaur LinimentA will do They will rfot mend broken bones or cure Cancer but they will extract soreness alay pain, cure Rheumatism and larger range of flesh, bone and muscle ailments than any article before dis covered.
 Scientific skill cannot go beyond thu effects or thsse remarkable preparations. Chronic Rheumatism Of many years standing, Neuralgia, Weak Back, Fever Sores, Weeping -Sinews. Sciatica. Caked-Breasts, Distorted Joints and sprained Limbs of the worst kind are cured by the White Centaur Eminent. It will destroy the pain and heal without scar all ordinary Burns and Scalds. It will extract the poison of Bites and Stngs and the frost from Frozen Limbs. It is very eficacious for Ear-ache, Tooth ache. Itch and CutaneOus EruptiOns. Mr. Josiah Westlake of Marysville O., writes:
 "For years my Rheumatism has been so bad that have been unable to stir from the house. The first three bottles of Ceaur Lniment enabled me to walk without my crutches. l am mending rapidly. think your Liniment sim. ly marvel"
 c. H. Bennett, Druggist, Rock Prairie, Mo-, says "Centaur Liniment sells better and gives the best satisfaction of anything ill the market"
 What Centaur Liniment has done for others it will do for you It is handy it is reliable and it cheap
 The Yellow Centaur Eminent s worth it's weight in gold to owners of horses and mules.
 This Liniment has cured more SpraIned, Sween jed, Ring g-boned and Called Horses in three years than have all the Farriers in the country in age Its effects simply wonderful
 We have thousands upon thousands of certificates as strong as the following:
 ''My horse was lame for year with fetlock considered him worthless until commenced to use Centaur Liniment, which rapidly cured him hear tily recommend it.
 "REv. GEO. W. FERRIS.
 "Manorville, Schoharie Co.,, N. Y." "DEAR SIRs,-I have used your Centaur Linment in my family and find it to be of great value Please send me two dollars worth, one for the mules and horses. RILEY SICKLES. "FALLs STATION, WYOMING Co.,, PA"
 It makes very little difference what the case is, whether it be Wrench, sprain, Poll-Evil, Rngbone,, Scratches of any kind, the effects the same. Liverymen, Stage proprietors, Farmers. &c.. should be without the Yellow Centaur Lini- ment It is sold evsryNh and warranted in it's ef fects.
 Laboratory of J. B. Rose X Co.,,
 46 DEY ST., NEW YORK.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-09-28
THE POWER OF DRY SAND.

According to Beaudemoulin, if a quan- tity of dry sand be placed in box of thin sheet-iron, or even in canvas bag, and subjected to slight compression, it forms a mass capable of resisting pressure of sixty tons, without breaking or even strain- ing the envelope. The sand, however, re- mains perfectly divisible, so that if small hole be made in the box or bag it will flow slowly, and with so little force that even small piece of paper pasted over tho opening will check the flow, even with the sixtyotons weight upon it M. Beau- demoulin thinks this discovery may be util. ized for building purposes, since the filled boxes need merely be held in place by a framework while being very thick, they would form a protection for dwellings against variations of temperature. Such walls, moreover. would be fre-proof. 1tis also suggested that for lowering heavy buildings, or even entire buildings, which by change of street levels, have been left too high above the roadway, the sand-bags could be placed beneath, ard their con- tents allowed gradually to escape, thua letting the load slowly settle down.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-09-28
BRoUGHAM AND HIS HABITS.

Hayden says that Lord Jeffrey told him many things about Lord Brougham. He knew Brougham from very early years, and at one time, for about eighS months Brougham gave way to all kinds of luxury and extravagance. He had notion of giving grand dinners, and, like the ancients, of pertaining his rooms. He would get all sorts of per fumes, so that when they came in the sufocation was dreadful and they were obliged to open the windows. Then he used to smoke hookahs and use the hot bath at the same time; and one night, being very tipsy, he smoked till he fell asleep in his bath and was nearly drowned. He was found asleep with his lips just touching the water, and the water cold. This cured him of that indulgence. Then he used to make bets how'he would come nthe race ground, ,andgive asealed paper to friend before betting. Some times he would come on in a wheelbar- row, sometimes in coffin, sometimes in a basket on mans shoulder, but he al- ways won his bets. Jeffrey said he be- longed with Bougham to a little society where they had apparatus for chemical experiments. and that Broughan in time, by his daring experiments, blew the whole apparatus to pieces. "After Brougham's acceptance of the Chancel- lorship he took Lord Grey's house in Berkeley square, and when he gave it up, in 1884, Bromley, Lord Grey's agent, toldme there never was house left in such a filthy condition. The bedrooms were simply uncomfortable, and, hidden in the handsome satin curtains, in the drawing-room, he found kitchen can- dlestick and black lead for the grates. The furniture was nearly all ruined by ill usage and neglect; and although lord
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-09-28
HOW A-aIRL GOT INTO THE KAREN.

A few years ago an English woman, named Tompkins, who kept a shop at Pera, summoned from England, to aid her in her business, young niece who proved to be extremely pretty and no less intelligent. Soon after her arrival she took it into her head to study Turkish, representing to her aunt that such knowledge would be of great ad- vantage to their trade, as the Turkish ladies would naturally prefer to make their purchases where they could be un- derstood without the aid of an interpre- ter. As the young girl was at once clever, ambitious, and industrious, she soon succeeded in acquiring the lan- guage, and numbers of the female members of the noble Turkish families came to the English shop. One day the pretty niece went to the harem of Prince Murad to take home some ar- ticles ordered by his principal wife. She never returned, and when her aunt sent in search of her she received cool mes- sage of farewell from the young lady her. self, who became the fourth wife of the heir to the throne, who is the present Sultan.-Cor. Philadelphia Telegraph.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-09-28
THE WOMEN OF sERvTA.

A correspondent of a London paper says of the Servian women: "They wore on their heads red kerchiefs, with the ends hanging down their backs bound on their heads by velvet fllet embroidered with coins, in which were often stuck flowers, chiefly of red and white. They were generally dressed in white, but invariably with the brilliant apron sewed down to the. skirt, and of- ten with gaudily-embroidered stomach CT, or perhaps breastplate would be tho more descriptive term, studded with coins on black velvet. The working dress of the women in the fields is a short jacket, braided and slashed in the fashion and of the cut of that worn by the men, a red and yellow kerchief crossed over the bosom, petticoat striped mostly in the parallel stripes of Moorish pattern. but occasionally in the checkers, which make the pattern tartan, a tap estry-Gke apron of brighter colors than the petticoat, and bare legs and with a certain EsraJenueS5 anu respect in every gesture; their faces are almost always good, and often quite in- tellectuaI and chivalric, but in muscular development the peasant women of Ser via can give their husbands q stone and Q beating.
 PROFESSOR SWING ON SPELLING
 MATCHES.
 Professor Swing, of Chicago, being in- vited to attend n spelling match. not con" tent with simply declining the invitation, saw fit to cast the following foul and gratuitous aspersions on his and our vcrna- cular DEAR SIR E:-I shall be out of the city on Friday evening, and shall not be able to attend the spelling tragedy of that even ing. Could I be present, my remarks would be of melancholy nature. When look out upon the outrageous conduct of the vowels and consonapts that make up our English, the scene is "sad and dreary," and "I would not live always" The Eng fish language should be abolished. No douat intemperance will pass away, the sources of the Nile will be approached by railway and will be decorated with q depot and restaurant, bishop will be agreed upon for our diocese, the North Branch will abound with brook trout, but tho man who shall look out upon that happy age, will sit down at his table and mourn as he tries to spell out a simple letter to his grandmother, and the lunatic asylum will be full of those who went crazy oyer m effort to stand up last in spelling school. With inexpressible grief, yours,
 - DAVID SwINa.'
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-09-28
THE GREAT REPUTATION
Which VEGET1NE has attained in all parts of the try asa Great and Good Medicine,

and the large number of testimonials which are con- stantly being received from persons who hsse been cured by its use concus.e proof of it's great val ue. It Is recommended by physicians and apotheca- ries. AS BloodPurifer and Health -Restorer it has no equal.
 VEGETINE is not prepared for fancy drink made from poof liquors, which facilitates the system and tends to destroy health instead of restoring it.
 Are not the many testimonials given for the differ ent complaints satisfactory any reasonable the different testimonials given, and doubt
 In many of these the persons say that their pam and suffering cannot be expressed, as in cases of ncrofua, ~here, apparentt, the whole body was one mass of corruption. II VEGETlNE will relieve pan cleanse, purify and such diseases, restoring the patient to perfect health after trying different physi cians many remedies, suffering for yearss it not Why is this medicine performing such great cures be truly called the Great Bood Purtfer. The great cine that does not act directly it, purify and When the blood becomes lifeess and sagnant either irregular diet from any other cause the VEGET1NE will renew the blood, carry of the putrid humors, cleanse the stomach regulate the bowels and impart tone of vigor to the whole body. The conviction is in the public mind well in the medical profes- sion that the remedies supplied by the Vegetable Kg dom are more safe, more successful the of dis ease, than mineral medicines. VEGETINE is composed of roots, barks and herbs is pleasant to take and is perfectly safe to give infant Do you need it Do not hesitate to try it. You will regret it.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-09-28

partly in another, no maker ever turning out a complete implement for fear of. discovery and consequent trouble. A complete set of tools numbers forty pieces, and is worth from $25O to $40O, SO that the manufacturers carry on a. pay ing business. It is very difficult to' se- cure the conviction of makers for lack. of direct evidence, and even when one is caught the punishment inflicted is not commensurate with the offence.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-09-28
THR MANUFACTURE OF BURGLARS
 TOOLS.

Since the old-fashioned modes of rob- bery by highwaymen and garroters have given place to the scientific bur glaries of modern days, demand has been created for thieves implements, made with all the improvements obtain able by means of our advanced m echani- cal science and increased general facili- ties. This demand has not been unheed- ed by that large and influential class of people who are always ready to turn an opportune penny, be it honestly or otherwise, and the burglars of our time and country can boast having as perfect finished tools as any reputable work men. The largest manufactories of burglars tools are in New York, Phila- delphia, and the West, and the men who are engaged in the business are frequent ly of 8 class who would never contem- plate any direct deed of crime. The tools are made partly jn one place and
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-09-28

Grey gave Brougham two months in ex-
 cess of his term to move out it was next
 toimpossible to get him. out; and when he went, instead of paying up the arbi- trated sum-for he had insisted on arbi- tration as to damages-he sent e check for s15. The check was returned, and in three days the full amount was sent. Brougham was certainly Nantingin 'deli- cate feeling in sIf she common tram sections of life. .-HGydep' sRsaiai aiSesnces.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-09-28
BAMBOO POISON.

It has recently been discovered that the bamboo contains Q dangerous poison which Ebe natives of Java extract in the following manner: The cane is cut at each Joint, and in the cavity is found certain quanti- ty of small fibrous black matter, covered with an almost impcrceptible coating of tissue which contains the poison. If swll- rwed, the filaments do not pass into the stomach, bu: remain in the throat, and produce violent inaamplation and ultimate ly death. Experiments arc to be n'''':s with various kinds of bamboo, to test the existence and natnre of this alleged poisoai.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-09-28
A single grateful thought toward hea- ven is the most perfect prayer.-Lessing.

Insect powder is largely made from species of Pyrethrum. M. Jousset states that if the power has been previously treated with alcohol it loses its insectcide power, and the alcohol becomes poison ous. The poison is not due to the essen- tial oil of the plant, as this does not exert any baneful influence on insects; but the poisonous property is contained in con centrated state in the crystaiized sub stance, which he believes to be of the na- ture of an alkaloid.-Nea. Gad Surg.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-09-28
WHAT Is NEEDED,
'osToN, Feb. 1S, 1871.
HENRY R. STEVENS. Eso ''ioN

HENRY R. STEVENS, Eso.:-
 DEAR S1R-About one year since found myself ill a feeble condition from general debility, VEGErINE was strongly recommended to me by a friend who had been much benefited by its use. procured the ar. cle and, after using several bottles restored te health, and discontinued it's feel quite conf. dent that there medicine superior to those complaints for which it is especially prepared; and would cheerfuly 1t those who feel that they need to restore them to perfect heah A Respectfully yours, U. l. PETTINGILL,
 Firm of s. M. Pettengin Co,
 Mo- 19 State St., Boston.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-09-28
FOR SALE.

THE subscriber offers his place in Meadow Street. 4 consisting of twostory house in good repair and two acres of good meadow land. The house is sur bounded with plenty of. fruit and shade tre and pleasantly located. Price 50O good proportion of which can remain upon mortgage if desired Possess sion given Ist of April. WILLIS J. BEACH.
 Iitchhsd, January aSth, 1876. 4S1
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-09-28
GIVES HEALTH, STRENGTH AND APPETITE,

My daughter has received great benefit from the use ot the VEakTINE. Her declining health a source of great anxiety to all her friends few bottles of the VEGETNE restored her health, strength and appe tite N H TIIDEN Insurance and Real Estate Agent l No, 49 Sears Building, Boston, Mass.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-09-28
CANNOT BE EXCELLED.
CHARLEsrowN, March 19, 1868

- :. - CHARLEsTowN, March 19, 1869. H. R. STEvENS:- DEAR SlR-This is to certify that have used your ''Blood Preparation" in my family for several years and think that, for Scrofula Generous Humors
 or Rheumatic Affections, it cannot be excelled and,
 as blood purifier and spring medicine, it is the best
 thing have ever used and have used almost every. thing. can cheerfully recommend it to any one in need of such Q medicine.
 l -.. Yours respectfully, | Mrs. A. A DINSMORE, | 19 Russell Street.