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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-12

A ship Canal on BrOughtOn street.
On the first OF February next a ship canal
will be started at the eastern end of Brough-
ton street, and will extend to Whitaker
street. This has been found necessary from
the fact that street cars and other vehicles
cannot accommodate the crowds that are
continually surging towards Mitchell's. Our
conspicuous style of advertising has borne
fruit in the way OF extraordinarily large
sales, and, though we reaDed holiday har-
vest, we have concluded TO sell our very
large stock at still lolOer prices for the balance
Of the season, viz: Mems, Youths and Boys
Clothing, Hats, Gents Furnishing Goods,
etc. you d01tt rant to bug stay away from
Mitchel's, "A Whitaker lyons Block, as
excellent quality and low prices will surely
tempt you to invest.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-12
SpEElaI Anttfes.
Dividend Notice.

SKIDAwAY SHE'LL ROAD COMPANY,
January 9TH, 1882 {
dividend Of $50 Four Dollars per Share has
been declared by the Directors Of this company,
payable on demand.
GEO. W. LAMAR,
Treasurer
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-12
Mems Dressing and Smoking Gowns
A few only left, at LaFar's.-AdU.
Handsome Furniture for the HOli-

days.
In this practical age those who wish to
commemorate the holidays are on the look
out for something useful to purchase as a
substantial testimonial to their loved ones,
who know that they are remembered, and
nothing could be better for this purpose
than a handsome set of parlor or bedroom
furniture, a comfortable rocker. or any OF
the many articles which now comprise the
stock of a modern furniture house. Then
new carpet or curtains, or both,
will prove a practical token OF affec-
tlon, and at the same time, II
the donor be the head OF the family, he can
also enjoy the comforts which his gift may
bring to the household. If this be the
method in which our citizens propose to
celebrate the holidays, they should visit
Messrs. Allen 81 Lindsay, 1863 and III
Broughton street, where they will find the
largest stock of furniture and carpets ever
seen in a Southern house.-Ad0
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-12
Continued Success VIII Remain
InlII The l At of March.

COnlDueH SUCCESS - VIII hemaAh
Until the LIST of March.
Doctor AbOrn, at the Pulaski House, Is
still meeting with great success in the treat
Catarrh of the Head and all Throat and
Lung Affections, and the number Of patients
is increasing daily, so tnat he has decided to
remain until about the LIST Of March, and in
order TO accommodate all who call he will
devote another hour to his office. Here
after, until further notice, hours will be 10
TO l, 5 to g. and to s.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-12

viii be offered In ladies' and children's
fine French and English Hosiery, ladies'
Undervests and Corsets. Also Black Silks,
Black Cashmeres. The balance of my
stock of Velvets, Pushes, Fancy
Feathers-in fact, all Millinery Goods, will
be sold regardless of cost. Call early and
secure bargains. H. 9. Houston, 149
Broughton street.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-12
Ice King.

Ice King
Cold Winter is now coming upon very fast.
And admouishes us quite plainly with his
freezing blsst
So we have to meet him when he comes
around,
And The Famous" is the place where the right
clothes can be found.
Now we have informed the public each and
every day,
That we sell excellent clothing for very little
pay,
And if they are in doubt as to which place they
should go.
When they read our advertisement they will
very soon know.
Oh countrymen, citizens men of the trade,
Purchase from us and your fortune is made;
There is no place like the Famous" in the city
or out,
Buy from them, and let people know what
you're about.
Famous New York Clothing House, 40
Congress street.-AdO.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-12
The Place OF Holding MagIsterIaI
Courts

The Place or Holding Mag1steFIaI
Courts
Under the recent decision of the Supreme
Court, the Office OF Magistrate Molina. hav-
ing previously been designated for that
purpose By the Ordinary, will be the place
where the monthly court of the district will
be held. and a contest in the matter
Of Jurisdiction on the part of Magis-
trste Wsring Russell, Jr., the other msgIs-
trste In the district, has not been contem-
plated, nor will be entered into. Magistrate
Russell has expressed himself fully salts
fed, and will join in petition with Magis-
trate Molina to the Ordinary to redesignate
the latter's office as the proper place, so
hat there will be no question on the sub
iect in the future
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-12

Tae be.zlt u lie river AZ Augusta at 1:4l
O'Clock % n r57tsrday was nine feet three
inches, a rise Of ten inches during the pre-
ceiling TWEEN -four hours.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-12

E. Heidi will sell Hats at very low prices,
including all the leading styles of the
seasOn.-AdU
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-12
ARRIVALS January II.

NJ Reese, Blackshear; J f Monroe. Ogeechee;
7 Dunn and wife, Pa atka: T F Kimball, Ma
con; J L Mattox, Mcintosh; J T Belding
Scriven county; Dalton and wife, Atlanta;
d Fraser, j E Martin, McTntosh ] T Bonny
wife and children, Brookville, Fla; NJ Farr
Atlanta; Conner. w e Mahan, New York
Arthur Lockwood, Walden, N Y; DR. l B Jones'
Herndon. Ga; w E Blount and wife, Bryan
county; E Thigpen. wife and three children
Fleming, Ga; r Thigpen and wife, Foreston
Ga; Miss A T Kelley, Miss G Kelley, II Hodge,
South Carolina; w Latham, Excelsior
Mimi; Capt John Beverage Beaufort, G.; G
II Dorsett. b Ayres Ca; w Mitchell. Chi
cago: H Hodges. Statesboro, Ga; w B Tay
lor, Baltimore; Lee Morris, Thomson; Henry
Stevens. BaldW in county.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-12
Georgia Inhrmary.

The following is a copy Of the annual
report OF DR.. VIM. Duncan, Secretary and
year 1881:
Total balance on hand last annual
report, January 3. 1Ss1.-..-....- 81 .557 43
Total cash received during year, 1851. 4,SS7 10
S6,444 50
Amount expended for maintenance
of institution ......................... 5,4C2 IS
Balance on hand January /, 1882 e. S1.O4 Is
ISL. .............. - -. 259
Number patients discharged during
year 1851 ----------. -.-----..-------- 100
Number PATIENTS died ......-.......... a.
Expenses per diem..................... Sf4 so
Expenses per capita per diem. ........ 331zc.
Mortality per cent on total number
treated ------.--- OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES xxx
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-12

For Kid Gloves in all shades, in 3, and 6
button, and the Foster Hook Gloves, go to
Gutman Bros, IA BroughtOn street.-Ady.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-12

SIGNAL SERVICE OBSERVATIONS AT i0:44 p 4.
fsAyAvyAH MEAE TIMEl. JANUARY H. So
The following observations are taken at the
named.
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To-Day

E. Heidi will reduce the price of his en-
tire stock of Winter Clothing and Hats.
Bargains can be had.-AdO.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-12

DR.. AbOrD, Eye and Ear Surgeon,
And Catarrb, Throat and Lung Physician,
Pulaski House. Hours 10 to 1 and z to S.
AfB
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-12
All Wool Ia derWear.

E Heidt's is the only place in Savannah
where you can get the celebrated King of
Sbirts-laundried and unlauudried. "The
best and chespest shirt in the world. -
Adm
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-12

New Fringes, Ornaments and Passemente-
les received at Gutman Bros, al Brough-
ron slreet.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-12

You can get bargains in Clothing and Hats
at Z. Heidt's.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-12

The Marshall House has been thor
OugbIY renovated aud greatly I'm
proved In every department.. aud Is
now In better condition for the sBtIs-
factory entertainment of guests than
ever before. No effort Will be spared
by the proprietor 30 afford Ihe most
perfect Satisfaction 40 his guests. at
all times and In every particular.
Towels, Table Linens and Flannels at
Gutman Bros, 14l BrOughtOn street.-Adv.
-S--o-~>-
Lace Bed Sets and Tides at Gutman
Bros, 14l Broughton street.-AdV.
The largest assortment OF Hosiery at Gut
man Bros, al BroughtOn street.-AdU.
The "Mo'her Hubbard" Collar at Gut
man Bros, 141 Broughton street.-Adv.
New Buggy Blankets
And Travelling Wraps, at LaFar's.-Adv.
-S>-o-~<
T. Heidt's is the best place to get Gents
Furnishing Goods, Underwear, scarfs, Ties,
Pins, Sleeve Buttons, etc, etc.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-12

Our four button Kid Gloves at 81, cannot
be excelled. Gutman Bros, 141 Broughton
street.-Ady.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-12
Coffee.
FOR SALE.

THE wreck of the STEAMER CENTENNIAL.
i as she now lies in Satilla river, near
Clark's Bluff. in Camden county, Georgia, con-
Stating of hull, engines, boiler, chains, anchors.
pumps, pipes and other appurtenances.
Terms cash. Bids must be addressed In
writing to the undersigned, who reserve the
right TO reject any or all bids.
GARRARD & MELDRIM,
Attorneys for r. J. Cochran & Co., Of New
York.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-12

For extra large sizes of Black Doeskin
Pants go to LEWIS, Congress and Jefferson
slreets.-Adv.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-12

Boys Suits to nearly cost price, at E.
Heidt's.-AdV.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-12

For Laces and Lace Goods Of every de-
scriptiOn go to Gutman Bros, al Brough-
ton street.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-12

Fine Hats, The New SILK Hat
In all sizes, at LaFar's.-Adv.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-12
.tznnI on,erratIops.

Comparative statement OF temperature at
savannsh, taken from the Signal Service
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-12

Black and colored Trimming Silks and
Satins at Gutman Bros, 14l Broughton
street-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-12

Gents Dressing Robes can be found at
Gutman Bros 1l1 Broughton street.-AdS.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-12

The celebrated C.. 2. La Sirene Corset in
all colors at Gutman Bros, 141 Broughton
street.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-12

Regular meeting of Branch No. Ss, c. K. Of
A, THIS Thursday EVENING at o'clock.
Assessment No. 90 now due
Delegates to State Council to be elected.
Members will surrender their Benefit Certif-
Gates and receive the new form adopted
By order of THE PRESIDENT
WEI CANTwELL. Rec SeclY.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-12

Gents neckwear, hosiery, socks and
underwear at Gutman Bros ,141 Broughton
street.-AdO.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-12

You can buy an Overcoat very cheap
to-day-at E. Heidt's ADJ.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-12

The E & w. Linen Collar in all the late
shapes at LevY's.-AdV.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-12

Holiday Goods, Of every description, at
less than cost, at Gutman Bros, al Brough-
ton street-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-12

A LII Operations in Stocks, Bonds, Grain and
IA Provisions conducted on commission;
Contracts or Privileges secured at the closest
rates obtainable from responsible parties.
Stocks Bought and Carried on to per cent,
margin. Fractional Orders executed close 70
the market Anyone purchasing Privileges
through us can use the same as Margin In case
they show profit. List OF rates and distances
on Puts, Calls and Spreads sent free on appll-
cation. j. MICHELOT & CO., 46 Broad street
New York. Chicago correspondents, r. A.
BEERS q CO., ia La Sale street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-12
MEEtimgs.
ZerubbabeI Lodge No. Is. F

Zerubbabel Lodge No. Is, F. A. NJ.
A regular communication of this n
Lodge will be held in Masonic Temple ~
THIS Thursday EVENING at o'clock. Xxx
The NJ. NJ. Degree will be conferred. wv
20 Visiting brothers are fraternally invited to
attend.
CS. CONNERAT, WsM
P H WARN Sec'v
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Deaths.


ZTTTROUER.-Died.in bingham county.
Ga, January 6th, 1889. Of consumption, J.
MARION ZTTTRouER, Of Savannah.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-12

Fur Top Gloves, Kid Gloves
And Driving Gloves, at LaFar's.-AdO.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-12
mAKsHALLHOUSE.

Children's Worsted Sacks and listers, at
Gutman Bros, 141 Broughton street.-Ady.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-12

The rattle for the Breech-Loading Gun
will take place tonight at nine o'clock at
JauRstetter's barber shop, corner Jefferson
and Congress streets.--AdO.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-12

Reduced TO.RaH.

Leave orders at LaFar's.-AdV.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-12

Military Gloves and GaunIlets.
For Infantry and Cavalry, at LaFar's.-Adv.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-12

ClOaks, shawls and Dolmans at Gutman
Bros, 14l BrOugbtcn street.-Ady.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-12

Ladies' Cambria aud Merino Underwear
at Gutman Bros.'-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-12

SILK and Alpaca Umbrellas.
An assortment, at LaFar's.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-12

Blankets and Comforts at Gutman Bros,
14l Broughton street.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-12

The handsomest selection Of Fancy But
tons at GutmaR Bros, 141 Broughton street.
Ado.
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Notice to Tax Payers

Notice to Tax Payers.
CITY TREAsURERs OFFICE,
SAVANNAH, GA, January 3. 1882.
The following taxes are now due and pay
able on or before the THIRTEENTH IN
SLANT:
Commissions, Fourth Quarter 1881.
Income, Fourth Quarter, 1881.
Premiums, Fourth Quarter, 1881.
Receipts Fourth Quarter, 1881.
JAMES E. COPE,
CifV Treasurer
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-12

The "Mo'her Hubbard" Collar at Gut
man Bros, 14l Broughton street.-Adv.
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To-Day
E. Heidi will sell his Winter Clothing at
greatly reduced prices. -AdV.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-12

Towels, Table Linens and Flannels at
Gutmsn Bros, al Broughton street.-Adv.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-12

Lace Bed Sets and Tides at Gutman
Bros, 14l Broughton street.-AdV.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-12

The largest assortment OF Hosiery at Gut
man Bros, al Broughton street.-Adv.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-12

New Buggy Blankets
And Travelling Wraps, at LaFar's.-Adv.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-12
Savannah Jockey Club.

SAVANNAH January4, 1882.
Bids for Privileges at the Race Grounds are
ing separate from any other privilege, and re-
quring bond of S2,5C0. Right reserved to re-
ject any or all bids. Bids TO be made under
cover to ROB. p MYERS
Secretary S. j. c., sg16 Jones street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-12

To-Day

Leave measure at LaFar's.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-12

Northern . and 5P. n.
Southern 20 A. Y and 5 P. y.
Western 5P.M.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-12

Famous New York Clothing House, 40
Congress street.-AdJ.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-08
MOTHER DIED from IN.

J. W. Adams, Newark. O., says: sCuticura
Remedies are the greatest medicines on earth.
Had the worst case salt rheum in this county.
My mother had it twenty years, and in fact
died from it. l believe Cuticura would have
saved her life. My arms, breast and head were
covered for three years, which nothing relieved
or cured until / used the Cuticura ResolVent
(blood pur1ner) internally, and Cuticura and
Cuticura Soap externally"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-08
New York Stoc,. marke,

NEW YORK, March 7.-Shsre speculation
opened irregular, the most important
changes being an advance from yesterdays
closing prices Of 2 per cent. 10 Nashville
and Chattanooga and 1g in New Jersey Cen.
tral, and q decline of per cent. in Rich
mond and Dsnville, 2 in Erie preferred, III
In Indianapolis, Bloomington and Western,
and per cent. in Cincinnati, Sandusky and
Cleveland. In the early trade decline OF
d to ~ per cent. was recorded, In which
Louisville and Nashville, Denver and Rc
Grsnde, Missouri Pacific, Texas Pacific and
Erie were most prominent.
Towards noon this was followed by q
recovery of d to 2 per cent, Memphis and
Charleston, Denver and Rio Grande, Louis
vile and Nashville, and Wabash preferred
being prominent therein, while Richmond
and Dsnville sold up 15 per cent, at 1875. A
reaction in the early part of the afternoon
OF 1s to ~ per cent, Union Pacific leading
therein, was succeeded in the late dealings
by an advance of d to ~ per cent, Den
yer and Rio Grande, Missouri Pacific pre-
ferred, and Western Union being most
prominent in the upward movement.
In the final dealings the general list fell
off "a to per cent, the latter for Louisville
and Nashville, while Alton and Terre Haute
preferred sold down 8 per cent, at 20. Mem
phis and Charleston advanced 2 per cent,
declined ~ per cent. and closed at a re-
covery Of IA per cent. The market closed
generally weak. Transactions aggregated
1926 600 shares,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-08
STILL ON THE BOOM.
NO RELIEF FROM THE RAGING
FLOODS.
Gloomy Outlook Around GreenVIlIe
al In the White River Bottom
LOVVIaD ds Turned Into Lakes-Im.
mense Damage From BaekWaeer
I'm the Smaller Streams.

NEW ORLEANS, March IA special from
Greenville, Miss, says: "The backwater is
still rising and spreading. 1t is now from
six inches to foot higher than in any over
flow since the country was first settled.
There will be very little land
above the water from the river
front places 10 the hills beyond
the Yszoo river. Greenville is secure from
any possible overflow, though the low points
were at one time threatened. Refugees
from the oveTtlowed plantations are congre-
eating here, and our resources to feed and
shelter them will be severely taxed. So far
the relief agents have not commu-
nicated with our local authorities.
Our board OF supervisors has asked
that some government rations be sent here.
The need is immediate. The Sheriff OF Boli-
var county has lodged his prisoners in jail
here. He reports very few plantations in
his county with even a strip of land above
water. Consequently the loss of stock there
will be almost total. The levees are thronged
with negroes and stock, whose condition is
most deplorable. AS its extent becomes
known this calamity begins to appall. The
tax sufficient to rebuild the levees above
would be almost insupportable, but that is
only an item. The laborers have lost their
SlOCh duQ LuONdOl6Sg ANU are III d pdulC-
stricken and demoraliZed condition. Could
transportation be secured, there would be
an exodus from here to the hills. The de-
spondencY of the planters and merchants is
deepening.
"At first.this blow was regarded as disas-
ter involving losses and hard times, but now
1t is assuming graver and greater proportions.
The most thoughtful as well as the most sam
guine look upon it as q disaster greater than
has ever before befallen the bottom country.
1t will almost destroy the feeling of secu-
rity with which our local capacity to hold the
levees was being regarded. Upon this reli-
ance was based railroad ard other move
ments OF capita Howard the Yazoo delta, and
ifit goes all possible prosperity of this section
goes with It," The correspondent does not
believe that confidence or hope can be
restored without national help to rebuild the
levees.
MEMPHIS, March Capt. Ell. Pastal, of
the steamer Hard Cash, which arrived this
morning. reports that the back water from
the Mississippi river extends up the White
river to Clarendon, Ark, distance Of 1876
miles from the mouth of that river, and that
the entire country intervening is under
water, which is two feet higher than was
ever known before. Great losses of stock
and damage to farming interests have
occurred throughout the White river bot
toms. The river here continues stationary.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-08
AN ANCIENT CLAIM.
Payment Demanded for Powder
Furnished Daring Ihe Revolution.
aFy War.
Washinoton Specfal to Philadelphia Press

Washington Special to Philadelphia Press.
claim almost as old as the government
itself is that of the heirs of Nicolas and
Marc Antoine Fouquet. These French citi-
zens, father and son, came to the United
States in 1776 with Lafayette and aided in
the revolutionary struggle for independence.
They possessed great skill in the art of
making gulpowder; were commissioned as
artillery officers under the Continental Con-
gress, aud were sent into the New England
States during the Revolutionary war to in
truct the people in the manufacture of
powder They were in the service of the
States for two years or more, and were very
useful In reforming existing methods
OF making gunpowder and disseminating
the knowledge of their art throughout the
States into which they had been sent. There
was great scarcity of gunpowder during
the revolutionary war Vessels were fitted
out to the West Indies and even to Africa
to obtain the article. At the siege of Bos-
ton the Continental army had but thirty-two
barrels OF gunpowder, although every means
had been used to collect a supply. The
Messrs. Fouquet presented claims to the
Continental Congress, which were audited
and allowed to the amount of S34, $50 for the
services of both, as artillery officers as we'll
as for instructing the people IN the art of
powder making. An allowance was also
made Of 900 llVres to pay the expenses of the
return Of the Messrs. Fouquet to France. Be-
fore these claims could be paid the father,
Nicolas Fouquet, in the fall Of 1779 left for
France In the United States frigate Confed-
eracy. The ship was dismasted on the banks
of New Foundland and put back to Mar
Unique, where she arrived December Is,
1779. He remained there at his own expense
until an opportunity offered for him to en-
bark for Bordeaux, where he arrived July
8, l70O, and has never since been heard
from. The young Fouquet, while with his
father in New Hampshire, met at Exeter
Miss Lydia Giddings, with whom he
fell In love, and married In 1880, refus-
ing to return to France with his father. By
this marriage he had two children, Maria
Jeane, born April IA, 1882, the mother of the
five petitioners for the settlement of the
Fouquet claim, and another daughter who
died unmarried. In 1884 Marc Antoine
Fouquet went to Tobago, where he OBJ
tained an appointment In the custom house.
Before his wife could join him he died.
She also died in 1913, ard her children never
knew until recently that anything was due
from the United States to their ancestors.
The documentary evidence, according to a re-
port made by Mr.. Ray, from the Committee
on Claims, seems clearly to establish Just
debt on the part of the government. The
petitioners, however, only desire to estab
ltsh the validity of their claim in a court of
justice, and the committee recommend that
they be given the right to recover by proper
proofs in the Court of Claims the money
due to MessTs. FouQuet.