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The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-09-01
A Destructive Fire.
N atIonal A ssoclatod Press to the Star.

National A ssooiaJOd Press to the Star.
NEW ORLEANS, Sept. A News spc-
cial, .rom raris, Texas, says about
O'Clock Z. ii. fire broke out in sa-
loon, which spread rapidly, burning
the east, west and south sides of the
square, Clarksyille street, from the
SQUARE, to 2 ne, and Bluff streets, and
from the square to anu including tue
post-Ottce.
The water gave out, which rendered
the engine useless. The loss vi prop
erty is estimated NJ from one TO one and
d half millions of dollars.
Many families are without shelter
Some lives are reported losC. Only one
body has been found as yet. The fire
was caused by al incendiary, who Is
under arrest.
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DEMOCRAIkC COUNTY EXECV-
TIVE COMMHTTEE,
Meeting at the Grand Hotel This
Afternoon.

The Democratic County Executive
Committee met at O'Clock this alter
noon at the Grand Hotel, President Ed.
Nealis in the chair.
The roll, in the absence of the Secre-
tary, was called by Mr.. Il. ii. Menke.
Forty-sIX members were present.
The COMMITTEE on Credentials pre-
sentod their report, which is published
in another place. The report was ac-
copied.
A communication from Ben. Bohlke,
declining 10 contest the seat of j. Ii.
Meyer in the Twenty-second Ward, was
received.
The Committee on Rules reported:
The sixth rule says there shall be ap-
pointed by the President of the newly.
elected Executive COMMITTEES one
standing committee OF SIX members,
to be known as the Campaign Com.
mittee, TO act in come cti0n with
FIVE members to be appointed by the
Chairman Of the Central Committee,
said eleven members In connection with
the President oil the Executive Commit
tee and the Committee of Conference.
Tbs o'har Fx TO those Of
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-09-01
RAILROAD ACCIDENT.
A Collision, with Considerable
Damage, but No Lives Lost.

DamaSes Hut NO Lives LOST
National Associated Press to the Star.
HARTFORD, CONN, Sept. IA serious
accident occurred last evening at the
junction of the Connecticut Valley and
Airline Railroads, at Middleto Conn.
The Connecticut Valley passenger train,
which left this city about z. NJ, arrived
at the junction at q: :45 and found a peach
train on the Airline Road, waiting to
pass. The passenger train stopped, as
required by law, and the peach train
started to cross. BY some movement Of
the signals the Valley train also started,
and the trains 3olllded.
Both engines were thrown down steep
embankment, and that OF the Valley
passenger train carrying the passenger
oar with it. The engineer ot the peach
train went over with his engine and had
his arm and two ribs broken, besides re-
oeiylDg other injuries. Several persons
we're Injured more or less seriously, but
so far as can be learned, no one was
killed. Travel will be Interrupted a
short time. A locomotive was sent to
the scene of the accident which took the
passenger train to Gaybrook.
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THE OLD WORLD.
.tional Associated Press To the Star.

National Associated Press 10 the Star.
GEN. GRANTS SPEECH IN EDINBURGH.
LONDON, Sept. The freedom of the
city oi Edinburgh was presented to Ex-
President Grant yesterday by Lord
Provost Sir James Talshaw in Free AS
sembly Hall. Two thousand persons
were present. In reply to the Lord Pro-
yosps speech General Grant said: 81
am so filed with emotion that scarcely
know how to thank you for the honor
conferred upon me by making me a
Burgess OF this ancient city of Edin-
burgh. l teel that il is IL great compli-
menJ to me and my counLr!. Had the
proper eloquence, l might dwell some
what upon the history of the great men
you have produced, Of the numerous
citizens OF this city and Scotland that
have gone to America, and the record
tney nave made. We are proud OF
Scotchmen as citizens Of America. They
make god citizeus Of our country, and
they find 1t profitable TO themseive
Again thank you" Three c"eers were
i then given Tor the youngest Burgess.
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LATEST LOCAL.

Mr.. RUTHENBUKG will lecture on the
labor question Il. ArbeiLer Hall to-mor-
row, Sunday, at 3 z. NJ.
MRS. VIM COCHRAN, living six miles
NORTH OF Liberty, Oh Bucks Greek, Casey
County, Ky, gave birth on tue 9th ult.
to tour bouncing boys, all living and
doing finely; and on F. iday, the Gath
ult.. Mrs. VIM. Taylor, living on Black
Lick Creek, same county, gave birth 10
t ipets, two girls and one boy. The g
last were, unfortunately, born dead.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-09-01

Mrs. Gen. Sherman and chldrenileGve
Leavenworth, Kansas, to-day for Wash
ingtOn.
A Receiver Is asked for by creditors
OF the Hannibal & st. 10 Railroad OF
Missouri.
Rev. H. Carroll, a Brooklyn minister,
is Il voluntary bankrupt, with Liabilities
Of $1l7 900.
A IRE in Paris. Texas, destroyed
81 900 600 worth of property. Supposed
TO be the work of an lncendiary, and a
man arrested on the cha ge.
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THE LATEST
Our French Minister.
National Associated Press to the star.

National ASsOClated Press 60 the 5tAr.
PARIS, Sept. 1.-Hon. Edward F.
N yes, recently appointed United State 8
Mlnisrer to France. accomp:-
med by his predecessor, Hon.
Elihu B. Washburne, had an interview
yesterday with the Duke DeCazes, Min.
lister of Foreign Affairs, TO whom the
former presented copy of his creden-
tials, and Mr. Washburne copy of his
recall. g.,
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NEW YORK CITY.

National Associated Press to the Star.

National Associated Press to the Star.
NEW YORK, Sept. IA cable dispatch
was received in this city last evening
announcing that a fatal accident had
occurred in England yesterday to Mr.
Edward Cunard, the second son of Sir
Edward Cunard. MIR. Cunard, who was
an officer in the British army, was killed
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Not a Steamboat, but a Straw
stack Burned.
rational Associated Press to the sta

National Associated pres5 to the Star.
OSHKOSH, WIS, Sept. IA report OF
ID steamer having been burned on the
lake here is untrue. Au excursion boat
and Il bright light in that direction gave
rise o the report tnat she was burning.
The fire was on the Calumet shore Of the
lake, and was most probably straw
slark
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Rather be q Consul.

National Associated Press TO the Star.
BLOOMINGTON, ILL, Sept. 1.-Hon.
John f. Winter, recently appointed
Consul to Rotterdam, IL said to have
been offered far more prominent posi-
ton in Washington City, but declined,
preferrine to acceut the Consulship.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-09-01
The Oldest Sucker Gone.

National Associated Press to the STAR
ToLoNo, ILL, Sept. 1.-Gen. JAS. L.
@. Waterson, one of the early pioneers
OF the West, and believed to be the old
est cit zen Of this State, died yesterday
at his home, near his city.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-09-01
r. NklN ss Cream of the West,',
kH Hsbsx Glendale,
kUUu Snow White

These fAvorite brands are made at the WEST
END MILLS (James X. Hurln's), Skin street.
pear Freeman, Call and leave your order. De-
~sered FREQ. Satisfaction guaranteed
jo1 -2m
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-09-01
PREFERRED SPECIALS.
THE LONGEST POLE.

eThe longest pole knocks the persimmons."
BY BELL the price has fell. Wanted, ten
thousand boys aud girls over six years Old to
call and have four fine, large Ferrotypes taken
GALLERY, 100 Fifth street, Cincinnati.
au2b-Stf
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-09-01
Worse Than Was Anticipated.

"OTBc nan '" as AutiClPdSONs
National Associated Press to the star
CHICAGO Sept. Investigation into
the aft rs o. the broken bank continues
and revea;s a state of affairs Tar worse
than has been anticipated.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-09-01
WASHERS AND w
RELIGIOUS DIRECTORY.

GT. PAUL Nj. E. CHURCH, CORNER SEW
x ENTiI and Smith streets.-Preaching To-
morrow at IL A. NJ. and TX P. NJ, by the
Pastor, the Rev. Fl. B. Ridgaway, DID,. Sun
day school at 2h P. N.
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Strike of Cotton Operatives.
National Associated Press to tne oJar.
LONDON, Sept. IA strike of ten
thousand cotton operatives commenced
at Bolton, yesterday.
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Central Com lniLtee Assuming the
Duties of the Campaign.

DutAOs Va bMO OSAM hs
The Democratic Central COMMITTEES
met about half past IL O'Clock at ths
Grand Hotel, President Jas. W. Fnzger.
aid in the chair, and Louis Bernard act
ing as Secretary.
MIR. Jno. Brady was appointed Ser
geant-at-Arms.
rhe roll OF the members consisting ui
tut delegates to the County COnventi0H
was called, and forty-two members re-
sponded to their names.
The committee on motion went ints
executive session aud the reporters
were excluded.
the only business transacted in the
executive session was the appointments
OF sub committee of twenty to per-
form the duties that the Executive Com
mit,ee formerly performed, and to trans
act all the business OF the campaign.
The members Of the Committee have
not yet been determined upon. A Com
mittee Of tive was also appointed to COR
fer with the subcommittee of the COnn-
ty Executive Committee.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-09-01

TOR SALE HOUSE - In Hamilton, Ohio,
Il Two story brick house containing twelve
rooms, large halls, good cellar, Sc; lot l80
feet front by l60 back, well filled with shade
and fruit trees; pleasant location; terms easy.
Address MRS. j. l.. CARVER, Hamilton.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-09-01

TOR SALE - FEATHERS - Large 41G-lb
Il pillow, 81 each; 85-lb. beds, 50; choice
W. MORRISON, 2l w. Sixth street, between
Main and Walnut, up stairs. au6-lm
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last years Committee, were presented.
and the Committee, voting on them sep
arately, adopted the rules, except the
sixth, which was passed Tor the time;
and the eleventh fixing the hour for
meeting at O'clock on every Saturday
during the campaign.
The sixth rule was then taken no.
Capt. James Smith moved for its adsp.
tion. Mr. Townsend objected to tht
rule. The Presi ent resigned his seal
TO speak ID iavOr Of rule 6
The following was offered by the Con-
ference Committees:
'ResolVed, That the Campaign Com
mi t be authorized to fill any Vacanoy
tba may occur.
''Reso.yed, That the election OF dele
dates TO the next State Convention be
referred to the Democracy OF the re.
spective Wards and Townships as tue
oniy proper parties to elect said dele
gates"
The resolution was laid on the table.
Rule q, on call OF the ayes and Ray 8,
was adopted.
Rule II was reconsidered and car
rleu.
On motion, Mr.. Henry Kellermau was
elected Executive Comm ULeeman, to tid
the place OF j. SexLru, from Miilcreek,
Northeast.
Adjourned to next Saturday at 2. "A.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-09-01
CHEAP SCHOOL BOOks.

M. B. MORONEY Will offer to the public, at
corner Fifth and Sycamore streets, full line
pf School and College Text Books, Blanks,
6tationery, &c. Prices much lower than else
where. Old Books EXCHANGED. au3l -Stt
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-09-01

TOR 'SALE-LAND-Wild and improved,
i in Northern Michigan; also 6O acres in
Central Indiana, at u bargain; or will trad G.
Address j. NJ THOMAS, johnson, Indiana.
gn.lt
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FOR SALE.

TOR sALE-LOT-Desirabl building lot
i in West Covlngton; terms easy. Cali at 63
Barr street, 30-3t
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and Philadelphia & Reading, and other
roads in the anthracite regions of Penn
sylvania. This will apply exclusively
to the Federal troops. AS State troops
were called into the field by the Govern
ors, the States will therefore have to ar
range the question of compensation with
the railroad companies.
ANXIOUS ABOUT 8. B.
The Government is waiting to receive
reliable Information from Sitting Bull.
General Terry and Colonel Corbin will
leave here early next week, as original
ly intended. They will be joined at
Chicago by Mr.. Mills, the Canadian Sec
retary of the Interior, and will proceed
thence to Bismarck. 1t after leaving
here it should be ascertained that Sit.
ting Bull has really returned to the
UnIted States, Terry will proceed to
join his command, and the Commission
projected Will be abandoned.
The COlOred sugar Question.
National Associated Pross TO the Star.
WASHINGTON, Sept. l - Secretary
Sherman will in his annual report de
vote considerable space to discussio.
OF The colored sugar question, and will
recommend that Congress pass law
providing for the rating of the impor
duty otherwise than hy color. He will
In a few days take up the question of The
drawback to be allowed on exported
sugars, and will prob Ibiy fix the rate
thereof until such time AS Congress-
shall settle The whole matter by new
| leg Station on tue subject.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-09-01

TKTANrED S. MARX, $50 West Fifth
w street. corner Plum street, has deter
mined before removing to mis- new and elegant
StOres, Nos. 1856 and 1913 West Fifth street, to
blose out his present stock OF Boots and Shoes
regardless OF cost lie therefore offers for the
hext ten days great bargains in Boots, Shoes,
kaiters or Slippers. Don't fail to look at his
bargains before you buy elsewhere.
au25-3t, YVES
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-09-01
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

A SCOTCH GYPSY, FROM SCOTLAND,
n can be consulted at the Burns Hotel, 65
Broadway. Terms 70 and 50c, sel-2t
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-09-01

w ANTED-BOYS-To sell papers for this
Dfioe Il
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NATIONAL THEATER COMIQUE.

Every Night this week and Wednesday and
Saturday Matinee, the great three act drama,
ADAPTED from the French, entitled,
CARTOUCHE;
OR, THE HOUSEWARES OF PARIS,
Besides a tirst-c class Variety Combination.
au20-tf
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VhI ANTED - FARM-To rent OF lease
w 1rst-class productive farm, well located.
VIII pay money rent, give best OF references
FARMLR, Box o, Cincinnati, Ohio. aul1-tf
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wv TAETED-CLAIMS-A discharged SOL
w diers and pensioners to know that Oh AS.
Z. BROWN, late United States Pension Agent,
Is prepared to prosecute claims for original
hnd increase pensions and to transact all bus-
boss pertaining to the collection Of pensions.
Dtfice, Room No. Z, northwest corner Seventh
and Vine streets, Cincinnati, Ohio. se1-3tt
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1877-06-02
5a.es / m. 3 ms. 6 ms. year
lCelumn $40 gu sso oe
as ssS siS SIS sioO

m ALI advertisements SEMI to this
~ when not otherwise specified will
Inserted till forbid, and charged ac-
priingly.
r Obituary and Marriage notices OF
ITrr one square in length charged as
R1ygtisements.
- Transient advertisements paya-
= in advance quarterly ads. monthly
,lyanee; yearly ads quarterly III ad-
,ase except by special'contract.
| II advertisements are not paid ior
An the time expires for which they
w been ordered to be published, they
R,u be continued, and payment exacted
I the full time they appeared In the
SgG.
| JOB WORK must be paid for on de-
vsry
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A RARE CHANCE.
A GREAT BARGAIN IN A FINE
FARM.

fOO ACRES OF LAND, situated in
lou Grant parish, Az acres under
good fence, the balance is splendid up
lands. There is good dwelling-hOuse
containing three rooms and Kitchen,
smoke-house, lumber-house, corn-crib
and a good-paying grist mill, run by
water. This farm is located i'll a SPLEEN
did stock-range, and not very far from
market. The stock on the place will
be sold with it, if the purchaser wants
them.
This place will be sold for very
small amount, and time given on one.
half of the purchase price. For full
particulars apply At this Office.
Cvlfax, New. Is. n
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BEATTY PLANO:

Grand, Square and Up
right.
From Jas. F. Ragan, firm Raglan Il Car
ter. publishers Daily and Weekly Fri
bnDe, Jefferson City, No., after receiv.
ing $40 instrument. says:
ssPiano reached us in good condition.
l am well pleased with it. 1t is all you
represent it to be"
From E. l.. Baldridge, Bennington Fur.
mace, Pa, after receiving q s7W
piano
The Beatty received 4th inst, all D.
K, and comes fully up to your repre-
sentation, and exceeds our expectations.
While don't profess to be a judge IN the
matter, Mrs. B. does, and pronounces il
Of very sweet tone and is very much
pleased with it
Best inducements ever offered. Money
returned upon return OF piano and freight
charges paid BY me daniel F. Beatty
both ways if unsatisfactory. after test
trial of five days Pianos warranted fol
six years. Agents wanted. send fol
catalogue. Address,
DANIEL F. BEATTY,
Washington, New Jersey, U. s. A.
oc14 76-1y
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John Lambert, . common Ia
borer, recently found $4,000 in
gold in a cave in East Tennessee.
1t ia supposed to be the money
taken from three brothers named
Patterson, who were murdered in
1874. The murderer died in Vir-
glnia some years after, and on his
death-bed made q confession, and
told where the money was hid.
The parties to whom he told the
story of the buried treasure
searched for it long tine, but
finally gave it NJ, and i was for
gotten until Lambert found it in
the cave where the murderer said
he hid it.
There are two reasons why w
don't trust q man-one is because
we don't know him. the other u
.bscauss Ne do.
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1877-06-02

A war between Russia and Tur-
kew is like the battle of the kite
and the snake: whichever destroys
the other, leaves q destroyer less
for the world.
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1877-06-02

An old gentleman took up pa
tent medicine almanac from Il pile
lying ON druggists counter, at
the same time asking the clerk
I" Are these gratuitous?' Towhich
the matter-of-fact young man re-
Piled: "Why, no; them's slman-
acs. Can't you read"
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THE NEW ORLEANS
gailg 9emutrat

published every morning. 1t is
0rhcial Journal Of the State of
'uaana and the city of New Or
sas.
ias DEMOCRAT has a large and
1easlng circulation in this State.
also in Mississippi, Alabama
= iexas; and therefore offers SUI
NOR Inducements to Advertisers.
aopalns will be spared to make
paper a welcome visitor in the
uals-roOm and family circle.
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REATrV p I A N O

bEHIl $500
GRAND SQUARE AND UPRIGHT.
This instrument is the most handsome
ann best piano ever before manufactured
in this country or Europe, having the
greatest possible depth, richness ana
volume OF tone, combined with q rare
brilhancy, clearness aud perfect even
ness throughout the entire scale, and
above all surprising duration of sound,
the power and sympathetic quality Of
which never changes under the most
delicate or powerful touch. Space for
bids full description OF this magnificent
Instrument. Agents discount given
where have no agents. Remember you
take no risk in purchasing one of these
celebrated instruments If after Is tive
days test trial it proves Unsatisfactory
the money you have paid will be refund
ed upo" return OF instru ent AND freight
charges paid by me both ways. Pianos
warranted 'or tx years.
DANIEL +. BEATTY,
Washington, New jersey, U. s. A.
oc14-76
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The Russian Emperor is getting
tired of standing it" any longer,
and thrsateps to cit down On. The
Ottoman.
The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1877-06-02

No new political party ever
started that was not q reform par
ty-a party reformed With the
same old leaders.
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Ebt Colfaw Gbrunifls.
~, 1cHED EVERY SATURDAY, BY
M SWEENEY
TERMS:
ADVERTISING RATES:

lDVERTISING RATES:-
sou,re, q inch .pacet tirst insertion,
"a each subsequent insertion IS cts.
Z S.,,et;ops of square charged as a
.ars unless otherwise agreed
~ Cords Of Personal nature, when
~;. -. charged at double rates.
,..ssssional and Business Cards,
nne squre, $40 per year; two
sparss, $3.50.
|r.xn,p,TEs ANNOUNCEMENTS -S5.
cash must in every instance ac-
Supany the order
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w j. DUFFY.
IDR. URIAH RILEY

MYTH an experience Of fifteen years
w in the treatment of diseases incl
dent TO this country, offers his profess
SIGNAL services to the citizens Of Coltax
a. surrounding country.
E4- Obstetrics and diseases of females
a speciality.
gs- Office and residence at Mirabeau.
one mile below Colfax, Grant parish, La.
jy2l-6m
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PARISH OFFICERS.

Clerk Of Court Henry C Walker.
Recorder-W H HOdnett.
Parish Judge-A V Raglan.
Sheriff-Chas K Nugent.
Coroner-Dr p GOOde.
Representatiye-Col + G Randolph.
Parish AttOrney-W l. Richard
"a.
Parish Treasurer-A L Grow.
Tax CollectOr-C c Nash.
Police Jurors-Jas A Daniels,
resident; VIM Tison, Randolph
etves, c W Fitz, NJ n Swofford.
Clerk Police Jury-A Lemee.
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CARD.

As it has been extensively reported by
rival sewing machine companies and
their peddlers. that the manufacture and
sale of the GROVER & BAKER SEW
ING MACHINES had been suspended,
and the machines and the parts could no
longer be obtained, / beg leave to state
that the business of manufacturing the
machines has ONLY been changed, and
that the supply VIII be larger, and better.
and the sale of these Celebrated Ma
chimes more vigorously pushed than
ever before. The popularity of the
GROVER 4 BAKER Machines is hard
to overcome, and it is only by such
means and misrepresentation that many
of its rivals even effect loan If their
machines.
GROVER & BAKER s. NJ. DEPOT,
No. 5 Chartres street, New Orleans, La.
H. H. TRUE, Agent.
October 2l-4m
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within foregoing to be true and correct statement
A. 1875 due and
unpaid j. Ii" 0hAA AaA-eohee''' A'isn "a "i""''
subsled this Of
ro,fax Inuis;ana MCKNIGHT, Justice Peace
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OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
STATE GOVERNMENT

Goyernor-F T Nichols.
Lieut.. Governor-L A Witt:
Secretary Of State-W A Strong.
Auditor of Public Accounts-Al-
y Jumel.
Superintendent of Public Educa-
6on-R NJ Lusher.
Adjutant General-D b Penn.
JUDICIARY.
Supreme Court-Chief Justice, T
} Manning; Associate Justices, X
+ Marr, Alcibiade DeBlane, w d
)peneer; Clerk, Alfred Roman.
Judge District Court-W + Black
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ADDENDA.

9SOOImproyements Bounded by Red River 90 732 Is
| and Bayou DarrO.- .---..--
! sGPine lands. Secs & T. tip 6, + east 45 0q &c
80 Unimproved. Sec tip 6, range east $40 00 81
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THE WEEKLY
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