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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-01-27

Augusta soldiers are indignant at the prop
osliion to have the flags removed from the
State House TO Portland. during the reunion
next summer, and express their condemna
lion OF the measure in the strongest terms.
1t meeting of Seth Williams Post, G.. A.
H. on Tuesday evening. resolutions were
passed opposing any such proceedings. We
hope the request will be promptly refused.
The flags must not be taken from the capt.
tai
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-01-27

The expectation Of American Flour to
Great Britain alone increased from 900. 900
barrels in 1867 to 1870, 900 barrels in 1879
80. This marvellous increase renders such
stock as that of the '.Niles Flour Milling
Company most desirable investment. Mr..
II. f. Townsend of Boston will receive sub
scriptions for a short time at par.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-01-27

+. A. jackson of East Winthrop is a
'1hresher,' and no mistake. During the
past Season, in - days, he threshed with one
A. W. Gray & Sons machines, 1851
bushels or i69l bushels OF oats. 6s2 bushels
barley, and 9SS bushels wheat. At one time
ne threshed b bushels of oats in 80 minutes.
Al another time % bushels in % minutes.
another time so bushels of barley in 80
minutes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-01-27
The Greatest Blessing.

\ simple pure. harmless remedy. that cures
every time, and prevents disease by keeping
the blood pure. stomach regular, kidneys and
liver active, is the greatest blessing ever con-
ferred upon man. Hop Btters is that RENE
dy. and its prOprietors are being blessed by
thousands who have been saved and cured by
it. Will You try il: See another column
Ennie.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-01-27
South African War.
WEATHER REPORT.

Indications for the Next ~ Hours.
War Dept, Office Chief Signal officer. l
Washington. u. G., January Ell a. M I
For the New England and Middle States,
light snow. colder and partly cloudy weather.
northwestly t" s"nthwcstly winds and rising
barometer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-01-27
Correction.

Editor of tie EspRe5ec journal:
In vnur issue of Jan. 9th | find the edito-
rial mi statement that the letter in the Bos-
ton Herald of Friday last. was written BY
ME. Please correct this statement. is did
not write the article. nor WAS it written BY
any rromon. \. \. CHEvAILLIER.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-01-27
Burnett's CocOnine.

Dondref, Aiiays Irritation, and Pro-
NOTES the Groirth of the Hair.
,os sen'iemen: For over two years l have
ro.s. terribly with 'scald head in its
Tia 90 form. few weeks ago tried a bot
y,,o your Cocoaine. The first application
u,l,, me relief. and now the disease is effect
cured. Yours respectfully,
n. C.. STEVENS,
R,, Deputy Sheriff, Ottawa, Ill.
pure Flavoring Extracts are perfectly
janll ftuth&sat&w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-01-27

Mr.. Joseph Wood Of Skowhcgan, who was
chosen Secretary of the Maine Press Assoc
ciation last evening for 1881. has already
served nine years in that capacity. His
unanimous reelection for the tenth time is a
hattering recognition of his valuable services
in the past.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-01-27
FOREIGN NEWS.
4 fairs in ireland.

DURLIN, January 26 Alta meeting of the
Land League to-day Davitt made an attack
on Forster for his speech in introducing the
coercion bill. He said the speech was one of
the most infamous and lying ever delivered
in the Commons.
1t is reported that the two dissenting Jurors
in the State trials were Corcoran. the fore
man, Roman Catholic, and Webb Quaker.
Among the ma oritv were three Protcstants.
The Orange emergency committee is about
to send an armed party to protect the house
OF Lady MonmorriS. as the authorities de
cline to keep two policemen there any longer
South African War.
DrRnAN, January PC. Troop ship Eu-
pirates arrived from Bombay with reinforce
ments of artillery, cavalry and foot 81 ,3I3
strong. The Basutos are reported in want of
food and are tired of fighting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-01-27
D GEORGE z. JEFFERDS. OF

Doctors GEORGE 2. JEFFERDS. OF
Bangor; JOHN C. MERRILL, OF ior!lanu
and thousands of the most eminent ph!si-
c,an of Maine endorse and prescribe LleD,s
Co.'S Aruicated Extract OF Witch hazei. De
ware of cheap, worthless lmmitationJ,' .Son,l.
Piles, CatarrI, Rheumatism' rai''iu' -'
" Flow and Neuralgia .as,w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-01-27

The Unity club meets at the residence of
Judge Whitehouse, on Grove street, this
evening at 80 O'Clock. Among other things
apoem written by the novelist Hawthorne
when he was Young collegian at Bowdoin,
which has never found its way into print, will
be real
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-01-27
4 Truthful Saying.

''Ie who has good health may laugh ad
versity to scorn. and defy the world" The
great blessing can be obtained by the use OF
the Peoples Favorite Tonic Bitters See
dvertisment lan25-+&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-01-27
Liebig Co.'S Coca Reef Tonic.

Professor f.. NJ. Hale, NJ. d., author Ma.
terra Medica of New Remedies, Professor at
the Chicago Medical College, recommends
Coca for hoarseness. weak voice, tickling in
the throat cough, asthma, palpitation of the
heart, difficult and oppressed breathing, faint
ing fits from nervous weakness, debility dur
ing convalescence from typhus. historical
complaints. nervousness and nightly restless
ness of children during dentition.
noJ-+TTh&S Saw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-01-27

We learn that Mr. George Pierce, who
personated "Clorinda" so wonderfully well
at the Masonic lcvee, has been engaged to
play that part for two weeks in a "Cinderela"
company in Boston, commencing next Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-01-27

The Howard Benevolent Society will meet
this Thursday afternoon with Mrs. l.. H.
Titcomb on State street. \ full attendance
ia desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-01-27

To ALL WHO SUFFER with diseases Of the
Kidneys, Bladder, or Urinary Organs, we de-
sire to recommend DIR. BULLOCK'S KID
NEY REMEDY. 'NEPHRETICUM," as
one without an equal in such complaints.
The afflicted have but to try it to be con-
WINGED of it, healing properties.
janlS-+eod&w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-01-27

DIR. Cornbloom has arrived in town and
NAV be consulted at the Cony House. See
hi. advertisement elsewhere,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-01-27

a strong and vigorous constitution is some
thing that all people desire and nothing is ST
sure to bring about the desired result AS tn,
Peoples Favorte Tonic Bitters. They strike
at the root of the disease by purifying the
blood. Try them now and do not wait. De
lays are dangerous. See other column
jan2J-+&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-01-27

Remember the auction sale of household
goods at the residence of the late j. NJ, San
horn. Green street this morning at 10 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-01-27

There is but very little business before the
Municipal Court Of late, There were two
DRINKS yesterday, and the offenders got thirty
DAYS each.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-01-27

The Peruvian Syrup has cured thousands
who were suffering from Dyspepsia, Debility,
Liver Complaint, Bols, Humors, Female
Complaints, &c. Pamphlets free to any adj
dress. Seth w. Fowle 4 Sons, Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-01-27

There will be a special meeting and supper
Of the l. o. o. F. Asylum Lodge tonight.
All are invited
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-01-27

Miss Cora L. V. Hatch lectures in the
rniver.alist church at Sidney. Friday even
inr. on ''spirtualism."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-01-27
Ching to the ball this evening:

Rut few teams were in from the country
Yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-01-27

Henry Van Nortwtck. of Toledo. Ohio,
says A friend prevailed upon me TO try an
'Onlv LING Pad" and obtained immediate
relief from racking cough. | kHor the
Pad helped me.-See -idr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-01-27
1Harrieo.

In Portland, Jan. -, Edith l.. D,nke and Chas
L. Brown, of New York City.
In Baldwin, Jan. -. Marshal Whittier of Sebago,
and Miss J. Z. Wiggin of Baldsin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-01-27

Emaciation, dropsy, mental and physical
weakness arrested by Malt Bitters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-01-27
MASONIC BALL.

Trinity Commandery Of Knights Templar will ap-
pear in full regalia.
Tickets to the Ball One Dollar each, admitting one
gentleman and two ladies.
Ball tickets can be secured only of members Of the
Masonic Fraternity. Gallery reserved to general
public at p cents each, tickets TO be had at the door
janl9td
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-01-27

The Tennessee Legislature Wednes-
day elected Howell +. jackson (dem.
United States Senator.
Philltus Sawyer was formally chosen L. $.
Senator by the Wisconsin legislative conven-
ton "Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-01-27
California Mining Stocks.
SEMI-ANNUAL STATEMENT

Hannaford Ventilated Boot Com
pany.
Amount of assessment paid in, 100000
Amount Of existing capital, 100000
Amount Of capital Invested in real
estate. machinery, &C., COCO
Amount Of debts due, I35l.74
Amount of last valuation of assessors, GOO
GEORGE II. KEI.SO, Treasurer.
Commonwealth Of Massachusetts, Suffolk, S.,
Jan. p, ISL, subscribed and sworn to before me,
ROSCOE p. OWEN, Justice of the Peace.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-01-27

Night swcats, cough. emaciation and de
cline prevented by Malt Bitters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-01-27
Quarterly Conference.
Outrage by u Tramp.

BANGOR, January &c. Tuesday evening,
Miss McCann Of this city. while setting alone
in the house. an unknown man entered and
asked for food. He then seized her, tying
her hands behind her back. put gag in her
mouth and robbed her of the change in her
porkot. She tainted and WAS found uncon-
scious in the snow outside of the house.
When her parents returned she was too ucr-
vous to give description of the man. The
police are busy searching for him The case
is 4 mysterious one
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-01-27
IDien.

In Portland. Jan. a. Mrs. Olive W Berry, aged
GO wears.
In LenoxN Y, Dec % Elijah French aged GO years
Formerly of Brunswick.)
In Vassalboro', Dec. q, Fos,ena F.. wife of q. r.
Hawkes., aged 81 years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-01-27
To Let.

Store -. IL, Bridge Block, above the bridge. En-
Bank 1edecfH
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-01-27
BY TELEGRAPH.
| Associated Press kilograms TO the Daily
Kennebec Journal
MAINE.
Recovery from Poisoning.


WINTHROP. January 26. The family OF
Levi Jones of Winthrop have recovered from
their poisoning. DIR. Cochran pronounced il
arsenic poisoning. The symptoms were
vomiting. purging, inordina,e thirst. How it
was taken is not known.
Fire in Norridgewock.
SkownEGAN, January Is. Two buildings
owned by +. G. Hale. and one owned by F.
y. Hall. in South Norridgewock. were burned
Tuesday night about twelve. The loss on
Hale's buildings is $4,000; no insurance
Halls loss 81 POO; insured 5000. The build
ings were occupied by f. u. Hale, dry goods
and groceries. Loss $500; insured 81 500:
J. |. Welch, groceries and barber shop. loss
81 500, insured $500 F. G. Dantorth. dentist.
loss $500; no insurance; O. Hall jewcler,
loss $500; no insurance. Cause OF fire I'M
known.
Quarterly Conference.
PORTLAND, January % The Free Baptist
Quarterly Conference met here to-day Rev
j. NJ. Lowden, Moderator. Reports from
societies show good progress in church
Il
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-01-27
Still BaIiOiing for senator
New Jersey Elects a Senator.

HARRISBURG. Pa, January % One ballot
was taken without result. Adjourned till to-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-01-27
Masonic Flower Stand,

The Hall will he tastefuy decorated with bunting
and Masonic embems. Several articles will be voted
to be given to the fortunate individuals securing
the highest number of votes.
A beautiful Davis Sewing Machine, for Il Lady.
\ handsome Darwnan, hand carved, Card Re
cever (for the handsomest man at the State Housc
a Websier's Unabridged. and Stand, for the lucky
Scholar.
a new feature. borrowed from the French.) will
be an immense Christmas Tree, from which by GER
tain lamentations of the Lady attendant and yourself
articles be made to disappear from the into
your own possession.
In fact nothing will be forgotten left undone, TO
make everybody forget 'du care. and cause univer.
sal love for all mankind TO bubble, n il were.
Admission to the Hall during the Levee % Cents
On THURSDAY evening, January 27th, will
take place the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-01-27
POLITICAL.
Gen. HaWley Visits the Connect cut
Legislatures.

HARTFORD, Conn, January %. General
Hawley, I. s. Senator elect. was invited to
visit the legislature and was presented to the
members by the speaker. He made IL brief
address expressing his thanks for the honor
conferred upon him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-01-27
! INDERELLA9
MISS IDA MULE, CINDERELLA.
(Of Corrinne Opera Company
GEORGE NJ PIERCE, as CLORINDA.
(ln which he has no equal

JAMES F. CONLEY, as PRINCE PoPrETrI.
tThe silver toned tenor from Oakland Garden Pima
fore Co.
The other characters in burles9ue by well know
local favorites.
Entirely New Music, Songs and Choruses. Tn,
table will be supplied with rich and varid suppl,
of fancy and useful articles and Refreshments o
every description. very beautiful feature will be
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-01-27

Committee on Temperance listened TO the
reading of a bill by Gen. Neal Dow, asking
for additional legislation to suppress the
I;ouor traffic. The bill was laid on the table.
On Wednesday nexi hearings will be given
on the proposed constitutional amendment
nrobibting the sale OF liquor. Bill to amend
the liquor law was referred to sub-commit-
tee. which will report at the next meeting
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-04-27

ID a compound Of the virtues Of ssrsapalik
la, stillingia, mandrake, yellow dock, with
the iodide OF potash and iron, all powerful
matchmaking, blood-cleansing, and lite-sus.
tanning elements. It is the purest, Safest
and most effectual Alternative medicine
known or available to the public: The sci.
ences of medicine and chemistry have nevef
produced so valuable remedy, nor one 70
potent to cure all diseases resulIing ifom
Impure blood. It cures scESa 1...a. saa
Rose. or st. Anthony's Fire, Pimplss
and Face-grubs, Pustules, Biotchea
Boils. T1mors, letter, Humor1
SAT- Rheum, Scald.head, Ring.wofm,
Ulcers, Sores, Rheumatism, Mercurial
Disease, Neuralgia, Female Weak.
nesses and Irregularities, Jaundices
AFFECTIONS of the Liver. DysPePsaAs
Emaciation, and General Debility.
By its searching and cleansing qualities
It purges out the foul corruptlons which
contaminate the blood and cause deIange.
ment and decay. It stimulates and enliyons
the vital functions, promotes energy and
strength, restores and preserves health, and
infuses new life and vigor throughout the
whole system. No sufferer from any dis
ease which arises from impurity Of tue
blood need despair who will give Ayes
SARsApARILLA fair trial.
It is folly to experiment with the numer-
Gus low-priced mixtures, OF cheap materials,
and without medicinal virtues, offered As
blood.purifiers, while disease becomes mora
firmly seated. AYERS .SARsApARiLLA y
medicine Of such concentrated curative
mower. that it is by far the best, cheapest.
and most reliable blood-purifer known.
Physicians know its composition. and pre-
scribe it. 1t has been widely used Tor forty
years, and has won the unqualified cont
| dence Of millions whom it has benefited.
Prepared by Dr.. J. G. Aver 4 Co.,
Practical and Analytical Chemists,
Lowell, Mass.
| SOLD N ALI DRUGGISTS EvERYwaEAx
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-04-27
PROCEEDINGS CT POLICE JURY
ALEXANDRIA, La,
Anril d. 1881

The Police Jury met in special session,
being called together BY the President at
the request of citizens of the Parish upon
special business.
Present-Joseph Fl. Hynson, President;
A. Heyman, Jno. A. Dixon, r. A. Perkins,
F. A, Blanchard H. +. Long, G. l.. VIII
son, and j. p Hickman having presented
his commission as Police Juror from the
Rieolette Ward was sworn in as member.
1.-The President then produced petition
from the property holders and citizens
living on the Bayou Robert public road in
regard to that portion Of said road run
ring through tho Bailey lane, which after
being read tho following resolution was
adopted:
Resolved, That whereas the petition of
the citizens of Bayou Robert to this Jury
requesting the change of the public road
from it's present location to safe distance
from the railroad, having been read and
approved, the following commissioners
are hereby appointed to examine and lay
off said road in accordance with the re-
quest of petitioners, and confer with the
, contractors Of the railroad as to what they
| propose to do and When, and report to
| this Jury at it's next meeting, and it no
EXPENSE should accrue to the Parish they
are authorized to establish the road at
ence. Commissioners Thomas Clements.
VIM. Mccall, B. +. Hayes, j. R. Moore
E. B. Pendleton, G. G. Weems.
| The petition ofcitizens and property hol
ders on Bayou Rapides having been read
in regard to the Bayou Rapides public
road, the following resolution was Offered
and adopted:
Resolved, That six commissioners b,
appointed by the President of this Jur!
to Law off a road through the Clapp fielt
to Alexandria over the best soil for pub
lie road, coming in to Alexandria at sucl
point as the petitioners request, salt
road not to be less than sixty feet il
width, the road to be built without OK
pense to the Parish, and begins at the in
tersection of the Kent and Clapp planta
tions on Bayou Rapides, said commission
ers to report to this Jury at its next meet
ing. Commissionors-N.L L. MeGinnis,
Cullen, John A. Williams, D. w. Hynsor
j, N. Ball, f. Seip. aae.
On motion of j. P. Hickman,
Resolved, That e. j. Barrett, Jos. Law
renee aud Kirby Smith be appointed
committee to examine the Rigolett
Bridge and report the repairs needed an
probable cost of same to this Jury at il
next meeting.
On motion the Jury then adjourned III
til the regular meeting on tho lat Monda
of June next, 1881.
A true copy: JOS. II. HYNSON, :.
L. C. SANFORD, President.
Clerk.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-04-27

the hall. beside the host of charming
ladies of whom our little city can
boast, a delegation of handsome and
accomplished fair friends from our rts-
a vis village across the water.
The attractions of the evening were
further enhanced by the presence of a
beyy Of beauties from the Bayou Bouef
section of the Parish, whose bright
ewes and accomplish grace and lowell
ness, served to beguile the flying mo-
ments and doubtless to make sad ha-
voc of many hearts hitherto untaught
of woman's smile. The barbarian
bowed his rugged nature to the WIN
some power of Parthenia's charms and
so will it be to the end of time. A
punster asking, 'take away all tue
woman from the world and what would
follow" is answered, why the men Of
course.
No individuals can be more deser-
wing of the willing gratitude of the
public than those who win their way
to the duor of the public heart by rem
dering aid and S. mpathy in hours OF
public danger, and while all public
benefacters, by works of self sacrifice
and charity, commend their memories
to the hearts Of grateful people, SO
have the members of the Alexandria
Fire Department., by their noble sac
ri6ccs and acts of unselfishness, rem
derea oftentimes in the midst OF the
most imminent dangers, won tor them.
selves the highest commentator OF
our citizens.
Well might such fraternity, organ,
lied for such generous and praise
+ worthy purposes and engaged, as itf
, members often are, in the performance
of the M st arduous and dangerous
:, duties, be regarded with gratitude ane
pride by every community. 1ndepen
dent and self-sustaining in their char
!; acter, prompt and gallant in their eff
i forts when dangers to life or propert!
: call them to the rescue, ever ready
g with an open hand, prompted by th'
1 highest sentiments of sympathy, t.
/ administer comforts to those weighed
down by want or suffering, ant
il bound together by genial ties of fra
: teInlGy auu SoSi"I ioS|A AoA CIV v VA
ties of common friendship-these ar
:, only some of the GROWING character
q iatics that make our Fire Department
+ as an institution, second, in all tn
# highest human virtues, only to tn
e institution of Religion.
x In conclusion we cannot but tende
q on behalf of this community, an es
~ preston of the high appreciation an
- con fidt nee they entertain for the Fir
~ Department of Alexandria, and "
!, trust that as our little city grows
q Importance, prosperity aud population
as it certainly must, the generous put
lie spirit of our citizens will foster an
y maintain this worthy institution TIL
l. it may become monument of prit
IN as we'll as usefulness in our midst.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-04-27
MARRIED

AT the residence of the brides broth
er-in-law, on Thursday, April 2lst,
1881, by Rev. II. G. Duncan. Miss Ell
LA KENNEDY to MI. W: Z. WILL
son, both of this Parish.
AT st. James Episcopal church, on
Saturday, April 25d, 1881, by Rev. H.
G. Duncan, Miss ELLA HETHER-
WICK to Mr.. j. N. LANEY.
In New Orleans, on Saturday, the
23d of April, 1851, at the residence of
the brides brother, by the Rev. j. f.
Gerault, Mr.. j. w. TEXADA, JR., of
Rapides Parish, to Miss AIMEE PRE-
[OT.
Our boat Acknowledgements, coup
led with our heartfelt wishes, are fer
vently youchsafed as a future tails
man for the continued Happiness aud
prosperity Of all three couples.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-04-27
NEW THIS DAY.
u % Il, L G Il /!

A II A MEETING OF 4 ysI Ill, =
N the Steamboat
CAPTAINS held recently in New Orleans
the following resolutions were passed =
Resolved, That from and after the
FIST of October, 1881, sugar in hogs,
heads and barrels, shall be charged
freight by the 100 pounds and molas-
ses by the gallon, and rice in barrels
and sacks shall be charged freight oy
the 100 pounds, and that empty sugar
hcgsheads aud molasses barrels shall
also pay FREIGHT.
RESOLVED, That from September l.
1881, 459 pounds of cotton shall con-
stitute a bale on which the freight
rates shall be based, and all excess OF
weight shall he charged for in proper
ton.
Resolse0. That on and after the first
of May, 1891, all valuable and cash
letters and packages shall be charge
for at rates to be determined by the
respective trades.
April cyst.