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The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-08-24
SURAN CE.
MERCHANTS
Mutual Insurance Company
OF NEW ORLEANS.

OF NEW ORLEANS.
i0A Canal street.
TWENTY -FO OURTH ANNUAL STATEMENT
In conformity with the requirements Of their
charter, the Company publish the following
statement:
Premiums received during the year ending
May 81. 1878. Including unearned premiums
of the previous year
On Fire Risks, Observation-Disclosures. 1884, ,652 "a
On Marine Risks. ks.......-........--.. 2O,648 10
On B1ver Risks. 24O51 81
Total Premiums. ..--.-..-........ S37a,353
Less Unearned Premiums. 1t7s41 90
Net Earned Premiums May 81.
1878. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. s261. .512 AZ
Losses paid
On Fire Risks. ..~~.....~~.- $55437 80
On Marine Risks. .,-.~..... 1896 So
On River Risks. ,..s...... 10264 80
Taxes and expenses, less
interest,". -....,..,..,.,.. 35317 50
ReInsurances and Be-
turned Premiums. 1873 CT s1s2799 8
Profit. .....~.....44. ....-.....-.+s s128712 IA
The Company have the following assets:
Real Estate Observation-Disclosures. 1896 O54 80
City Bonds and Mortgage Bonds. 65.1oo So
Bank, Waterworks and other
BtOcKS. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 19S,376 40
Notes secured by mortgage.-... 1876 sol e5
Notes secured by pledge...,........ 69,87O 60
Bills receivable. le.,...s......,.-+~....s 81.811 67
Premium In course OF collection..a. a2,467 II
Agricultural Fair Association 1000 90
City Scr1 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 5.S7g 80
Oash on hand. d....-..,..-..,..+,~.-.- 81. .551 So
Iotai. i..~~-~ S1.o27.6l3 So
The above statement Ia a Just, true and cor
rect transcript from the books Of the Company.
PAUL FOURCHY President.
g. w. NoTT, Secretary.
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
Parish of Orleans, City of New Orleans.
Sworn to and subscribed before me the tenth
day Of June. 1873. JAMES FAHEY.
Notary Public.
at q meeting OF the Board Of Directors. hel
on the tenth day Of June, 1878. 1t was resolve
to declare cash dividend of twenty per cent OF
the net earned participating premiums for the
year ending May 81. 1s7s payable on the third
Monday Of July next,
AlSO, W pttg w ln5 otjChuCltSkSs OA A6A4Auu,
interest at the rate Of FIVE per cent Der annum
ON their stock.
DIRECTORS:
2. Maspero, Edward Toby.
John Geddes, d. Fatjo,
P. Fourehy. NJ W. Smith,
J.J. Fernandez d. A. ChafHraix.
Jno y. Lallande, Chas. Laftts,
iet1 tt A. A. Leong.
SUN
Mutual Insurance Company
F,A
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The above statement Is true and correct
transcript from the books OF the Company.
THOS. A. ADAMS, President,
HENRY v OGDEN Secretary
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Sworn to and subscribed before me thi
eighteenth day OF January, 1878.
A. INGRAHAM, Notary Public,
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INSURANCE
FACTORS AND TRADERS
INSURANCE COMPANY,
- ..s, .... 49,. = s=es=Asase Street W.
Paid up Capital, 81 900, 900.
Assets April 80, 1873, 81,2sS, ,3I6 IL.
ISSUES POLICIES COVERING FIRE. RIVER
AND MARINE RISKS

Al
LOWEST TARIFF RATES.
ED, 4, PALFREY, President
JN0, OHAFFE, Vice President.
THOS. II, WALKER. Secretary
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New ORLEANS, May "a, 1878.
The Trustees In conformity with amended
charter. submit the following statement Of af-
fairs of the company on the thirtleth Of APRIL
1878:
Fire premiums $3.50. .s1s0.751 1G
Marine premiums. 36,729 is
River premiums. ......,... 82,13G 80
,,, -- s2ea.61G st# 81
Earned premiums, less reinsurance
and return premiums. .,.....,.. 22sg31 32
Losses paid and estimateds y:
Fire losses. ,424 27
Marine losses 12199 90
River losses. &c, ,635 Sc
--~- $97, ,259 23
Taxes, expenses.
discount In lieu
Of participation,
etc., $50, POI %
Less rents salvage
savings. etc.,. 81 S29 30
81 .GGf 49, 15A 99n m
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DIRECTORS:
TWENTY-NTNTH
ANNUAL STATEMENT
OF THE
CRESCENT MUTUAL
New ORLEANS, May az, 1878,

Insurance Company.
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JAS. I. DAY. President
Fl. CARPENTER, Secretary.
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IBy TeIegfaph.J
NEW York. Aug. 23.-Money closed at 1907
% cent. Gold opened and closed at 1oos. Ex-
change closed lower at 483}a@4Ss. Government
bonds closed quiet; currency Gs l20@12o1a Pacific
Railroad bonds closed rs follows: Union flrste
t06@106s; land grants lO5Ia@lOG: sinking
funds 103k@l0t; Cantras 1o6 '6@106l4
In State bonds. District of Columbia 3-G5s de-
Hiinad n Qn5s
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The above statement is Just, true and cor
rect transcript from the books Of the Company.
PAUL FOURCHY, President.
G., w. NoTT, Secretary.
The Newtown bee., 1878-01-03
The Concert Thursday evening, given

The Concert Thursday evening, given by the Lockard troupe, was not very largely attended. Miss Bella Lookard and little Della were very good In their parts.
 A new sign has been put up on the building, occupied by Sanford & Flaw ley, and the Post office, which reads "Sanford's Hall" IL seems to be rather beyond the reach of ordinary mortal gaze.
 One day last week dog belonging to Mir. W. II. Rowcl was found dead in the barn, suspended by rope or chain around it's neck. We have not learned the facts but II looks like premedltated case of suicide,
 The first annual dinner of the New. town Rife Club was given at the Grand Central Hotel. on Wednesday evening. The dinner was gotten up in mine host Browne's best style, and reflected great credit on The new proprietor of this cele- brated hotel.
 Our worthy depot agent, c. B Taylor, received present short time ago, dur ing a session of the Good Templars' lodge of which he is worthy chief Tem- plar. IL was gorgeous pair of tin spec tacles, which he immediately placed in position, and wore with his usual official dignity.
 The question "Ought Women be al- lowed to vote" WAS discussed last Friday evening, at the schoolhouse in Zoar, and was the most interesting and instructive debate yet held. Mrs. Chapman, Alon. 20 Sherman, and Robt. s. Tiinman took the affirmative MT. Park Hill, of Bridge port, and Hon. Geo w Bradley, of Zoar, the negative. The question was decided in the negative.
 There will be meeting of all persons interested in the prosperity of the New 'o"H ~ SCNiIdi tlO- tel, on Thursday evening, at 2 P. NJ, at which time and place plans will be de vised and discussed to take steps 10 put same in better position. It is all impor- ,ant that this worthy object should be upheld.
 A runaway took place on Glen Ave. by which Mrs Urbner Wagner, and son. accompanied by lady and child were thrown out and slightly injured. Mrs Wagner son Courad was run over by the wagon. The only damage done was the breaking of lhe thills. Mr. Black man. kindly furnished the wrecked party with another wagon, and they drove home
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ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES.

Miss Annie Sanford left town Monday morning, and will be absent several weeks. visiting friends In Brooklyn, N. Y.
 Miss NJ. Ellie Glover, who has been with us for few weeks past,and whose company we have enjoyed very much (especially in the season of tying greens) has returned To her studies, Ut Wellesley College. Mass.
 Miss Jennie E. Morris returned home, Tuesday, having had very pleasant visit to New York City.
 Mr. k. B Terrill, who has recently returned from Tennessee, arrived in town Monday of last week, 10 visit his brother, Mortimer B. Terrill, the popu- lar and genllemanly clerk of L, B. Booths store
 Miss Helena Beers, of Long Hill, who has been visiting some of her Newtown friends the past week, returued home on Tuesday.
 Mir. Augustus Warner left town, Mon. day, for Florida, and will in February go to Japan. We wish Mr. W. a bon. voyage.
 Miss Fanny Marble returned home, from Bridgeport, to visit her many friends several days ago.
 Dr. R. B. Brockway left town Tues day morning, for his home in Chicago.
 Miss Maria Fairman, of Stockbridge, Mass, arrived in town Saturday, Dec. 18th, and is the guest of Wm. Blakslee, Esq.
 MT. H. F. Pawling of the firm of Paw ling Bros. Watertown, N. r., arrived last week ,and is engaged in selling trees. He meets with good success. $, w. Post, Bennetts Bridge, sold over six hundred dollars worth of trees lust Fall for this firm.
 Mir. Geo. Duncomb spent Christmas al his home in Bedding.
 Miss Lucy Beers is spending few weeks with her sister, in Birmingham, Conn.
 Mr. Geo. Beeis, Jr., who has been visiting friends in New York, returned last week, highly pleased with his first trip to the city.
 MT. and Mrs. John B. Wheeler, who have been visiting friends in Spring. field, Mass, during the holidays, return ed on Wednesday of last week. Messrs. Wm Fairchild, John G. Otis and George Judd, were home during the holidays, and will return to New Haven in few days.
 MT. Harry Pinkney returned to his nome in New York, last week, accom- panied by Master Robbie Peck, who is enjoying city pleasures for a few days 3
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the penl'up mirlh of the audience broke out into hearty applause,
 This Christmas festival has been de. cided success and the gentlemen and la. dies who have made 1t such, deserve the highest praise, and we feel that our pen Is not equal 10 Inc task of doing them justice, nor have we given as complete a description of It as l. merited,
 There was Christmas tree festival held the same evening In Taunton chap. el, and it was the occasion of much en' joyment 10 All present. Addresses were made by Starr Policy, Esq, and Rev, MT, Riddle.
 On Saturday night Christmas tree festival was held in the schoolhouse al Hawleyville, and the room was packed. Rev. F. W. Barnett was present, aud made an address.
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CHICKEN THIEF.

Monday morning d colored man nam ed Zip Willis, of Hopewell, WAS brought before Justice Betls, charged with steal ing chickens from Peter Beehn of Dodg- iugtown. A lady witness, named Mary A. Beehau, living at the house of Mir. Horace Platt, testified that she bought some chickens of Willis, who told her that he had won them at a raffle Mr.
 Beehn heard of the sale, and on seeing the chickens indentified them as having been stolen from him Saturday night Dec. 21st. Mr. Beehn had the colored man arrested by officer John H. Black man, on last Sunday. and hearing had as stated above. Justice Bets bound the prisoner over, under $l00 bonds, which he could not give and Was sent to Bridgeport jail the same day. .
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%Y N.. .AnZI<glNzNE1gT2X@ O~0
Sandy Hook.

Tue donation visit on Tuesday even- Ling at Rev. James Taylor's, was quite largely attended. The evening was mild and very pleasant, and they came from all parts of the town. The "trio' Was present, and they favored us with son.e fine music, which helped to rass the evening away very pleasantly. All 8 em- ed to be bent on making it as sociahle as possible for the Reverend Gent and Lady. About half-past ten there was bounti full collatiJn spread, which all seemed to relish. In fact two young gents who went to the table unaccompanicd with ladies, the reason why, we do not know, had within them, came from tho table with each chicken pinned to their Coats which soon disappeared, but Vt were unable to learn which way they went
 The Christmas tree festivities. Monday evening, Dec 24th in Sl. Johns church 1 commenced al the appointed time, and after the usual service the scholars com- menced their concert by singing Ga rol Sw eetly Carol Then came The rec itations by the children, from the Old and New Testament, which was inter- spersed with appropriate music. The singing was under the instructions of Mir. E Clark, who with unliring efforts. tried to make it the best, and We think it was success. Just before the presents were distributed. Rev. Mir. Barnett ad- dressed the children, and others, in which we think he did excel He also spoke in praise to the committee on the tree, and satd it was, without any excsp- lions, the prettirst he had ever seen,
 which seemed to be the sentiment of all present, and for us to say anything. or
 try to describe it, would result in utter
 failure. The children were all delighted
 with their presents, and we think the
 committee on presents showed elegant tatse in their selections ard deserve theil
 share of inc praise. Mr. Barnett receiv l ed an elegant present of a shaving case
 and cornucopia. the contents of whicl was quite surprise to him.
 Miss Mary c. Woffendcn, is hom. spending the holidays.
 Miss Edie $. Jones has come iron school in Mt Holyoke to spend Christ , mas. The following arrived at the Gler House saturday eve. Misses Emm; Lawrence and Maud Lewis, from Meri
 den, ,Messrs. Curtis Gaiely, Will Botsford Will Beard, from N. T., and Miss Sadi Gately from Franklin, Mass.
 Miss Fannie and Ella Peck are spend
 ing Christmas at MT M. Augur's. At the Annual Communication of Hi ram Lodge No IS, held Dec, 18th. 1877 the following officers were elected an, appointed:
 Wm. l. Sanford. W. NJ, John L. San l, ford, s. W, s. D. Croffutt, J ", Jai T N. Blackmsn. Treas, Jas. 4 Wilson e Sec, Chester Hard. s. D, John H. Blael s man, J. D, Wm. Hoy, 8. 5, Benj. Curti
 J.S. Wm. Hoy, Geo. Winton, Ben !. Curtis, Trustees. A. W. Orgelmar |. Tyler. MT. GLESo.
The Newtown bee., 1878-01-03
LOCAL CUTTINGS.
Town meeting next Saturday.

Town meeting next Saturday. Frank r. Gillette is taking a vacation.
 Smith & Perkins are painting the in teror of MT. Norman Northrop's house Major c. T. Greene and family have gone to New York city for visit.
 Several communications afe crowded out this week. Skating is very good. Keep your equilibrium William.
 Rev. J. r. uoyt and lady returned home Tuesday.
 James Kelly has charge of the livery of the Grand Central Hotel, and i! really d very accommodating young man.
 Mir. David Noble lost horse, on CArlslulas Eve. The cauoe UI death. uu known.
 The Eousatonic railroad company are having all the OI usu cul down, aud the weeds burned, on either sluc ut the road
 Mir w. B. Sniffeu, uf Sandy Hook, is very proud oI ills Nntlstulae git. IL IS a Doy.
 "utad of the Meadow" schoolhouse has been thoroughly repalred. Mir CHas. Nortnrop had charge of the work
 Mir. D. II. Sherman may be found al Glover's Hall. See hls advertisement and have your beds renovated.
 Miss ADagal Peck, who has been visit ing friends in New Haven, returned home last week
 Mir. w. W. Perkins has had some fine chickens, and nice turkey, stolen from him during the past week.
 Mr. Andrew Collins Jr, had his thumb badly crushed, on Saturday, while hand ling some stones. Dr. W. c. Vile dress ed the wound.
 Supt. Brown, of the Housatonic rail road, and Supt. c. H. Putt, of the She paug railroad will pleas; accept oul thanks for favors of January 1st, 1878
 The Congregational church socieq will hold meeting Saturday at 3 o'cloci for the annual election of officers, ant janitor.
 D. c. Gately. Esq. is having the blind of his house painted John Ferris i doing the work He has also done som painting for the N. Y. B. & P. Co.
 The ground flew up and struck Samm Graham, right over the left eye, las Monday morning. Sammy was oH tim for the mail, however.
 Frank Gillette, clerk in the Pos; office has been appointed librarian, by tn Library Association. Frank will make good one.
 That horse block on Mile Hill wa i've have been informed) painted so thi the owner could see ii in the dark, an that ..ir. Charles Reibold was not th author of the design.
 Our representatives, Geo. ". Bradle and John Mooney. will leave town fc Hartford Jan. 8th to be present at th opening of the Legislature, which tsks place the 9th inst II Justices of the Peace Selectmen, Cor stables, Grand Jurors, meet MODdal Jan. 7th, at 7P NJ, in the town clerk office, A mistake was made in last week : BEE, in stating that this meeting woul h.. hstd Jan 5th
The Newtown bee., 1878-01-03
THE CHRISTMAS TREES.

Last Thursday evening the Sunday school scholars of Trinity church assem- bled at 6. 30 P. M, accompanied by their parents and friends, in the Sunday-school room, 10 receive the presents prepared for them The teachers and scholars oc- cupied the front seats, and there, with their friends and visitors from Sandy Hook, Hawleyville, and other districts, filled the room completely.
 Dr. Marble conducted the exercises, and presented to the scholars whose names were upon the roll of honor, Il book. Of this number were the follow ing: list class, Georgina Shearn, Caro- line L. Lake, Reuben B Terrill, Levan Nj. Johnson, Fred. F. Johnson, Harry T. Nichols, Fred. A. Terrill. 2d class, Wan. c. Johnson, Chas. B Johnson.
 After the distribution of the prizes the doctor read the report, which showed the school to he in 8 fourishing condi ton. and he paid high compliment to the superintendent, E. L. Johnson, and hls efficient assistant, Edgar F. 'Hawley, and to the teachers, who by the report were earnest workers, and faithful in their attendance
 The address of the Dr. was interesting, exhibiting his deep interest in the school. and his high appreciation of its manage ment.
 An intermission of ten minutes was enjoyed by the children, Who availed themselves of the opportunity to view the two beautiful trees, heavily laden with gifts for all
 When the children were again called 10 their seats the distribution of presents commenced, some of which were valua- ble and pretty, and gave general satisfac- iion.
 A pleasing incident of the evening was the presentation of a purse of $27 to Dr. Marble, by the superintendent. in behalf of the school, reimbursing the Dr. for money that he had spent in pur- chasing an invalid chair (the ore that he then occupied), thus making it their Christmas present to him. The Dr. re- turned bis thanks, at the close of MT Johuson's address, and seemed to be very much pleased with the gift.
 Rev. F. ". Barnett was present, and made an address that was listened to with pleasure and the closest attention by all who were present
 The singing ef several beautiful songs by the school. was very important and appreciable part of the exercises. There vas little fun displayed in the presen tatioh, by the assistant superintendent sf D cksge to Smith Mclean. of th' isfaxs class. Smith came forward, amid the laughter and glee of the children, re ceived bis present with broad grin ot sLspks, sr6 q be -,e,yrned to his sea
The Newtown bee., 1878-01-03
THE NEW YEAR,

Last Tuesday was no doubt happy day to many millions of people all over the world, and we venture to say that the day was such to many in lhis town
 In our hurry of last week we did not wish our many friends happy New Year, but 1t was an omission of the head and not of the heart, and we take this occasion to wish each aud every one A Happy New Year.
 Our aim for the ensniug year will he to continue the friendship of those who have SO generously aided us in our labors to make this paper success, and by strict attention to our duties, and faith ful, conscientious discharge of the same, make other friends
 We desire to have it understood, that we are not above being reproved and are ever anxious to have our mistakes shown us, so that NC can correct them. We at tempted in good faith, when this paper was first issued, to publish nothing that would offend any one, but in few in- stances failed. To those who have felt ths BEE sting, we ask their pardon. An editor holds very peculiar position, and is often made to bear abuse for a matter that he is ignorant of, It happens in this way. A brings in an item concern ing B. The item is apparently harmless.
 The editor reads il, and seeing nothing wrong, promises to publish the article. The item is printed, when, To, a poin, appears which the innocent editor Was kept in ignorance of, and about the first in,imalion he has of the impropriety of publishing such an item is an invitation to 'dry up," or get broken head. Per sons who hand us in items of this char scter know the parties 10 whom il refers, and if they know that it will give offence they do us, or any other editor 8 gross wrong by attempting to have the thing published. A little reflection sometimes on the part of those who are offended by newspaper items, would save won derfut amount of bad feeling. They should ask themselves the question, Did the editor knowingly, waund my feelings or has friend done it for a joke This would be the better way, before annihl- iating the editor,
 However, leaving these matters with the events of the past, let all of us wei. come the new year joyously, aad strive io make il a blessing not only to our selves, but to others, keeping ever in mind the Giver of all the blessings of this life, to whom all are accountable, snd bstors whom all shall appear
The Newtown bee., 1878-01-03
MENU.

OYSTERS --Stewed, Fried, Escalloped. Fried Scullops
 BEoILED. .-- Pariridge--Roast Turkey.
 CHICKEN SALAD.--Cold Tongue, Cold Ham.
 REIIsHEs. Celery, Cranberry Sauce, Girkins. Beets, Pickles.
 DESSERT Loaf. Sponge, and Jelly Cake; Mince and Apple Pie ; Oranges, Apples, Grapes, Nuts, Almonds, Raisins, Candies, sIottoes Tea, Coffee.
 We noticed many strange faces at the Hotel, friends of Mir Browne, from New Haven and New York. There were also gentlemen and ladies present from Bridgeport. The music of Judge Peters Band was excellent, and very highly appreciated
 One of the pleasing incidents of the evening was the appearance of Governor Redstone, representing the old year out --1817-And the appearance of little Julia Rininsland, representing the New Year. The Governor acted his part wonderfully well. and was loudly ap plauded Little Julia received her share of the honors. She was handsomely dressed and looked very pretty.
 MT. D M. Reynolds was on hand, and looked after the tables, filling his office to dot.
 For want of space we must forbear mentioning many things that came un- der our notice, that are worthy of men, tioning Wewill add, however, that the committee, Messrs. Marcus c. Hawley, Edgar F. Hawley, and Willis Beers. are entitled to much credit for lh sir part in making this entertainment so enjoyable and establishing the reputation of the Grand Central Hotel
The Newtown bee., 1878-01-03
A VERY SUDDEN DEATH.

An old gentleman named George Katz- emyer, residing on Walnut Tree Hill, died very suddenly, Sunday noon, from an attack of bleeding at the lungs. Pre-. vions to the moment of attack be appear ed 10 be unusually well, and was seated at the table eating hls dinner, when he commenced to bleed profusely, and died in few moments. He was man high ly respected, and father of large family. He was aged about 70 years. The fuaer- al took place Tuesday.
The Newtown bee., 1878-01-03
WAS IT A HAD DOG'2

One day last week large Newfound- hand dog made it's appearance i1 Sandy Hook, and by it's singular mauner at tracted the attention of persons who be- came alarmed and for fear of being dam aged by him, some one killed the dog. Several dogs were bitten by this strange acting animal, and are now being close ly watched. A little boy was snapped al but not injured, Who the owner of the dog is. or where he came from are unex. plained mysteries.
The Newtown bee., 1878-01-03
CHRONICLES.

And in the tenth month of the reign of Rutherford B.. there was. in the land of Noughton--whioh is over against Mt. Nsbo-a great commotion. And the people went to and fro in the streets, wagging their heads, and their tongues also.
 And one said: What meaneth this dis tarbance Why is there so much mur- muring among the peopley
 And they answered and said ,: Behold the dancer of the camp has asked the question-Shall we dance on the night of the 18th, called Christmas tConago.d os psx p-a<A
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Ghe Bss.
Thursday Jan. Sd. 1878, Office In Sanford & Hawleys Store.
OUR THANKS.

Since our last issue we have heen re- ,nenbered very kiudly by Mrs, David II. Johnson, Mir David B. Beers, Mr Wm. II. Hoy, and Mrs, Norman E, Glover, all of whom will please accept our sin' cere thanks.