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Year: 1870

people around the stand, with hardly an ex-
ccption, shouting their approval:


ResoIred, That we, the Republicans of the
Fourth District of the city of New Orleans,
in mass meeting assembled. do heartily and
fully indorse the nominations made by the
Republican Parish Convention held in this
city on the twenty-second, twenty third and
twenty fourth Of September last, and We
hereby unqualifedly pledge ourselves, indi-
vidually and collectively, to use all honor
able means to secure the election, on the
seventh of November next, of the nominees
of said convention.


Resolred, That as true Republicans we
earnestly desire the triumph of our party,
and we do hereby declare that the nominees
OF the said convention merit the confidence
OF our party, and of every lover Of u truly
republican government


RcsOlrcd, That in Benjamin F. Flanders
we recognize, in the most eminent degree,
all the requisites of "a good executive officer,
and that his election will place at the head
of our city government a man possessing
the attributes, the loss of which our great
city has long and severely suffered, signal
executive ability, incorruptible integrity,
and diligence in duty.


ReSOloed, That We view. with especial
pride and satisfaction, the nomination of
Hon. E. w. Pierce for the position of State
AOA
which he has been nominated. and the good
sense of our delegates; that he possesses
our highest confidence, and will have our
most enthusiastic support.


Resolred, That q copy of the foregoing
resolutions be published in the New Orleans
REPUBLICAN,, as expressive of the senti-
ments of the republican voters Of the Fourth
District.


The meeting was then addressed in brief
terms by Captain Barrel and other speakers,
and the enthusiastic responses OF the
assembly showed how much the people felt
the force of what was said.


At the commencement of the meeting.
and at intervals between the addresses, the
company was delighted with the splendid
music of the American Union Band, led by
Captain William Wright.


We noticed on the ground the Tenth and
Eleventh Ward Clubs aud club from JEFF
fersOn City. Some time after the opening
of the meeting a slight rain occurred, but it
did not for a moment dampen the rampant
enthusiasm.


About midnight the meeting adjourned,
though, to judge from the feeling of the
assembly. it might have been protitably con
tinued full two hours longer.
Year: 1870

On the twelfth of September some OF the
above levees were awarded to other parties.
who were the lowest bidders on the list as
opened on September 10. but who have
either failed to put in an appearance Or de-
clined to take the work. and as they are
urgent cases. demanding immediate atten-
ton, they were yesterday given to the next
lowest bidder who will comply with the re-
quirements.


The prevalence of unusual sickness on
the river, and the uncertainty Of the board
having any funds at its command. have
somewhat delayed the work, but it will now
he prosecuted vigorously. The probability
is that but little if any work outside of
what has been awarded, will be done this
Year: 1870


In the following table the steady diminu-
ton OF the debt from March. 1862 is a promi-
nent feature. The statement shows the
public debt less cash in the treasury at the
1otoc Indicated
Year: 1870

Never let your honest convictions
be laughed down. You can no more
exercise your reason if you live in con-
slant dread of ridicule, than you can
enjoy your life fyou live in constan!
terror of death. Ifyou think it right
to differ from the times, and to make
a point of morals, do it--not for inso-


lence. but seriously and gravely, as If
man wore big soul of his own in


his bosom, ard did not wait till it was
brcathed into him by the breath OF


fashion. Be true to your manhoods
conviction, and in the end you will not
only be respected by the world, but
the approval of your own conscience.
Year: 1870

The people of all parties complain
of ''hard times" while twenty millions
a month is being taken from them for
payment of the public debt, and three
fourths of a million day to mend the
fortunes of q bankrupt administration.
That's the way the money goes.
Year: 1870

A smart girl in Minnesota popped
the question to her lover, asked the
consent Of his parents, procured a mar
rage license, ordered the wedding
the carriage to convey them
to the depot, and had a private con.
versation with the parson-all in one
f1av
Year: 1870

A man at Charleston went to doc
tor to have a rip in his abdomen sowcd
up, and when asked how he got it. he
said he was riding with another mans
wife, and met her husband. Volumes
could not have said more.
Year: 1870

An Illinois editor says: Trying to
do business without advertising is like
winking in the dark; You may know
that you are keeping up a powerful
winking, but nobody else has any idea
of IL -
Year: 1870

In 1856 Girabald, who knew some
tAing of Louis Napoleon, wrote to this
effect: YES! it is now the duty Of the
people to hate him; but the time will
come when it will bc our duty to pity
him"
Year: 1870

During the session OF the Minnesota
State Sabbath School Association, the
fact WAS stated that there are several
Sabbath schools in the State that have
no christian teachers, and some in
stances not even q praying man for
Year: 1870

IT is said that there is a convent of monks
in Iowa following the rule OF st. bernard, who,
after a time, take upon themselves vow new
er to speak aloud, and a number have kept
that VOW for twenty years.
Year: 1870

To PREVENT THE DECAY OF WooD.
Take twelve ounces of roll birthstone,
each coarsely powdered, and three gal
Ions of train OIL Heat them slowly,
gradually adding four ounces of bees
wax. cut in small bits. frequently stir
the liquor. which, as soon as the solid
ingredients are dissolved, will be fit for
use. What remains unused viii become
solid on cooling. and may be melted on
subsequent occasions. When it is fit
for use, add as much Spanish brown, or
red or yellow ochre, or any color you
want; then lay it on with u brush as
hot and thin as you can; some days
after the first coat is dried give it a
second. II will preserve plank for ages,
and keep the weather from driving
through brick work. Common white
paint may be used on topof tif required,
for the sake of appearance. Two coats
should always be givea, and in compound
machinery, the seperate parts Should be
SO vanished before they are put together
afte, which it will be prudent to give a
third coating to the joints, or to any
other part which is peculiarly exposed
to the action of moisture. such as water
shoots, food gates, the beds of carts,
the tops Of posts, aud all timber which
is near or within the ground Each
coat should be dry before the parts are
joined, or the last coat applied when the
wood is perfectly dry. 1t is necessary
10 mention that compositions made of
hot oil, should, for the sake of security
be heated in metallic vessels in the open
air for, when the oil is brought to the
boiling point, or GOO degrees Of Fah>
rcnhcat, the vapor catches fire, and
though a lower degree of temperature
should be used in this process, it is no,
always possible to regulate the heat, or
to prevent the overhowing of the
materials; in either of which eases
were the melting performed in house,
fatal accidents might hapten.-Arehives
| Of Usefnt Knowiedge.
Year: 1870

TYPE-sETTING MACnINEs.-Consid
erable discussion relative to setting type
by machinery is now INDUCED in by
various journals. A number of letters
by inventors have been published, all
showing that good type setting ma.
chine is feasible, and each inventor has,
OF course, hit the nail on the head, the
only want being money to perfect the
various inventions. We consider that
the true method to accomplish revolu.
tion in the art of printing, is to do away
entirely with type and presses, and the
accomplishment of such result may
be brought about by electricity and
photography. 1t has been demonstra>
fed that picture may ke sent by tele-
graph one hundred miles. When this
method of reproduction oaan be increased
to the rate of fifty or one hundred thou~
sand an hour, then we have machine
capable of not only superseding type
setting, but even press-feeding.
Year: 1870

ETERNAL LEAP YEAR.-Among the Co.'S
sacks of the Ukraine leap year is eternal


When young lady feels a tender passion for
q young man, she seeks him at the residence of
his parents and addresses him Us follows: "'The
goodness | see written in your countenance is
a sufficient assurance to me that you are capa-
bic ofruling and loving wife. and your excellent
qualities encourage me to hope that you will
make good husband It is in this belief that
have taken this resolution to come and beg
you, with all due humility to accept me for
your Spouse" She then addresses the father
and mother. and solicits their consent to the
marriage. Ifshe meets with a refusal, she de-
clines to leave the house, and such conduct is
usually crowned with success. The parents of
the young man never put the young maidens
away, if they still persist in their stay, belev-
ing that by SO doing they would bring down
the vengeance of heaven upon their heads.
Year: 1870

WOMAN'S RIGHTS IN THE CHEROKEE Ma
TIoN.-Women have more rights in the Chero-
kee nation than in any one Off the United States.
She can own what she pleayes, and do what
she pleases with what she owns. In respect
to property she is on perfect equality with
man. She can hold an estate of land and chat
tells before marriage; she can hold the same
after marriage Ifher husband does not be-
have as he should, she can sue for divorce
and get one. Suits for divorce are rare, how
ever-to the credit of both parties be it said.
We are led to make these remarks by observ-
ing SO much written on women's rights in va
rious parts of the Union. 1t is sufficient for
us to say at present that Cherokee women ex-
ercise and have more rights than American
women. Do not misappr.hend US, 0 wit, to
say smart thing. We do not mean that our
men willingly abandon their rights of farm la
Dor to their gentle halves, as you have been
taught to believe all women do; very different.
Outdoor work is done by men, If Cherokee
lady does any such labor, it is in the garden
with few tiny utensils, suited to her tender
hands, and for exercise, just as an English wo-
man would walk a few miles for the same
thing.


A Cherokee lady, married or single, can own
as many horses us she pleases, and she can
ride them where and when she pleases. Con-
sequently she does ride-no business can be
done in this country without great deal of
horseback riding, so the Cherokee will help TO
do the business if you ask her, and, of course,
gets to ride great deal under that color
When there is no color to ride under, she is
contented to ride in gallop under none.
This is her privilege as a free woman with
riding horse of her own. Nobody thinks any
thing of 1t; it is nobody's business but hers.
Not that she will tell you so. By no means.
Inquire of her politely why she does SO and
so, in such and such manner, and you will be
as politely answered and to your entire salts
faction. She will think that you are imperti-
nent without knowing it, and will pity and
oblige you.-Cherokee Adrocate.
Year: 1870

The following delectable moroccan, taken
from the New York Tribune, we find published
in late number of the Neosho (Mo.) Times


GA novel reformatory enterprise is in the
Idaho Territorial prison. The prisoners have
formed Bible class and spend part of each
day in reading and commenting on the Scrip
lures and in the performance of religious SER
vices. Two prisoners, who were pardoned in
the latter part of last month, left the institu-
tion with great reluctance, as they regard it's
moral atmosphere as of far higher tone than
that of the rest of the Territory. One of the
inmates, who attempted to rob an express wa
gon train, is now studying for the ministry, ex-
pecting to preach the gospel when he is set at
liberty. On the occasion of breaking ground
and beginning the foundation for the Idaho pen
itentiary, the citizens of Boise City were in
vited to be present at the ceremonies; and the
views of the inhabitants of that city upon such
subjects may be inferred from the terms of the
notice, which says: I" A general attendance of
every age ard sex is requested, in order that
all may view the commencement of an edifice
that may some day be their home" Such a
possibility is delightful to contemplate where
life and society in such institutions are so far
superior to their outside surroundings"


The invitation extended to the people to be
present on the occasion of breaking ground
and beginning the foundation for the peniten-
tiary was, if we are not much mistaken, given
through the columns of Radical paper-the
Statesman-and was doubtless intended as
special invitation to members of the Radical
party. Radical journals are not likely to in
vite Democrats to any of their love feasts.
They should, however, rejoice over the healthy
moral atmosphere which appears to pervade
the Territorial prison, as about seven tenths of
the convicts belong to the Radical party, and
served in the Federal army during the late
"unpleasantness. Sheriff Brtten and his dep
uties are certainly entitled to great credit for
the manner in which they have managed the
Prison, which has resulted in bringing so many
Radicals to repentance. If few of the Tii-
bune corps of Free Lovers could only enjoy the
advantage of a temporary residence in this
Idaho institution it would probably result in
improving even their morals, to some extent.
Year: 1870

BITTERs.-We would advise our Water
Tank friends who indulge in Hostetter's Bit
ters on the sly, to change their liquor, as one
drink too much OF such bitters is worse than
five drinks too much of stright whiskey.
Year: 1870

A Washington correspondent says
that Mrs. Grant says: "I could not,
and would not set the fashions l
have no desire to shine in the fashion
able world. No one breads nOtoriety
more than myself. My happiness
and there is a great deal Of it's found
in my home with my husband and
children. know this subject Is OF
vast importance. Mr.. Grant says
One-tenth or more Of our revenue goes
abroad to be invested in French gew-
gaws and finery. This Is all wrong.
If I could have my way, this should
be prevented. Not dollar should go
abroad for that which could be manu-
factured at home. One of the bitter
est annOyanees L have endured since
my husband has been President was
the base fabrication going the rounds
Of the press about my Partisan ward
robe I never had a dress made in
Paris, and my bill, instead of 81, 600,
amounted to S4IS in gold. Any wO-
man who should attempt to set the
fashion in this country would bring
upon herself sarcasm and ridicule." "
+ "But, Mrs. Grant, what will you do
about the fashions? / promised to
ask this question in behalf of the
women of the West.h


"TeI them I shall not allow any
particular city to govern my choice.
I shall select that which think most
becoming to my person and the con-
dition of my purse. Didn'tyOu know
Presidents wife ought to be economi-
cal? To dress according to ones
fancy needs an unlimited amount of
capital besides, would not attract
attention by the splendOr of my dress
or the simplicity Of it; but Mrs. Fish
knows a great deal more about this
matter than 1 do, and 1 shall sub
scribe to what the ladies Of the Cabi-
net say, if, as you say, the women OF
this country desire to know what
we are going to do about the fash
iOnS.n
Year: 1870

ing the products of the fields to the
barns. Rich as the soil is by nature,
great pains are taken to increase Its
fertility by manures. Liquid ma
nures, collected in reservoirs, are
pumped out and distributed over the
fields, after the manner Of watering
the streets in our cities. The quantity
Of animal manure is increased by add
ing to it turf, the sweepings Of the
streets, and everything that can be
used for enriching the soil. Nothing
that can possibly be useful to the land
Is suffered TO be wasted. Green crops
OF clover, buckwheat, or luPin are
often ploughed in. Great use is made
OF ashes OF peat, which is universally
used as fuel. The cisterns which are
used for collecting liquid manures are
placed outside the stables to prevent
nOxiOus gases from injuring the health
Of the cattle, and their contents are
often added to the compost heap
/ where they are thoroughly intermlN'
ed and incorporated with it.
Year: 1870

1t may be Convenient to konw =
ready method Of closing up cracks,
which are not uncommon, in cast
iron stoves and we are assured that
the following recipe is a reliable one
Good wood ashes are % be sifted
through a fine sieve, to which is add
ed the same quantity OF clay, finely
pulverixed, together with little salt.
The mixture is 20 be mOistened with
water enough to make past, and the
crack of the stove filled with it. This
cement does not peel cir OF break
away, and assumes an extreme degree
Of hardness after being heated. The
stove must be cool when the appliea-
tiOn is made. The same substance
may be used in setting in the plates
Of a stove, or in fitting stOve-pipes,
serving to render all the joints per-
fectly tight.
Year: 1870

TRYING To THE Basic. IA
Hibernian, fresh from the "Ould sod, :"
having sufficient means to provide
himself with q horse and cart (the lat
ter kind he probably never saw be-
fOre), went to work on public road
Being directed by the Oyerseer to
move a lot Of stones near by and de-
pOsit them in a gully on the side OF
the road, he forthwith loaded his cart,
drove up to the place, and had nearly
finished throwing OF his load by
hand, when the boss told him that
was not the way he must tilt or
dump his load at once. Paddy replied
that he would know better the next
time. After loading again he drove
to the chasm, put his shoulder to the
wheel and upset the cart, horse and
all into the gully. Scratching his
head and looking rather doubtful at
his horse below him, he observed ::
"Bedad, it's a mighty sudden way,
but it must be trying to the baste."
Year: 1870

To cure a cold, take a simple hot air
bath by means Of a spirit lamp. The
lamp should hold sufficient spirit to
burn thirty minutes. The patient
should undress, be wrapped in blank
cts, folding them around him from
his neck to the floor, and sit in a chair,
with the lamp between his feet The
hot air will soon pass freely round his
body, and in about fifteen minutes,
cOpiOus perspiratiOn will ensue. He
should then 90 to bed, and wrap him
self up warm, and in the morning all
symptoms Of cold will have disap-
peared.
Year: 1870

AN ExcELLENT SUGGEsTION.-An
exchange makes the following good
suggestion. always when you get
into possession Of any good news, 90
directly to your home paper and in
form the editor; you will not only re-
ceive his grateful thanks for the favor,
but also the thanks of his patrons.
Many items Of news doubtless escape
our notice every week which would
add interest TO our paper il ehrOn-
icled."
Year: 1870

An Indian chief lately called on
Consul Perry, at Panama, and in
formed him Of the existence OF a
hitherto unknown opening through
the mountains, which can be avails-
bic for a ship canal. Learned men
have long been Of the opinion that
the Indians knew Of an easy route
across the Isthmus of Darien, and
that belief seems now to have con-
fiEmation.
Year: 1870

Irish potatoes should always be
kent i'm the dark. Rural hOusekeep-
ers do not need to be told this, but
many Others living in towns and el5ies e
should know that potatoes exposed 70
the light, for a day only, have thei5
flavor injured, and the longer exposed
the worse they are. Never use q
greenish potato.
Year: 1870

that those bold, defiant, energetic, persevering,
successful business men, are always those whose
generative organs are in perfect healih2


You never bear such men complain of being
melancholy, Of nervousness, or palpiation of the
heart. They are never afraid they cannot sue
ceed in business; they don't become sad and dis
couraged; they are always polite and pleasant
in the company of ladies, and look you and them
right in lhe face-none of your downcast looks
or other meanness ebout them. | do not mean
those who keep the organs inflated by running
TO excess. These will not only
Year: 1870

THE ELLIPTIC SEWING MACHINES ARE


manufactured ana warranted by the Wheeler
u Wilson Sewing Machine Company The late
and important Improvements enable us to guar
antee to every purchaser thai the Elliptic Ma
chine will do more work, better work, and II
greater variety OF work than any other Sewing
Machine now in use. The economy Of the Ell
liptc Machine in IA family is almost incredible I;
with one, good operator can do the work OF
twelve hands. By it the making of garments is
reduced from IL question of hours to one of miu-
uteS as the following table will show:


ut is not to he understood that the following table ia ts
time to make the garments, but do the stitching uny
Year: 1870

How many men, from badly cured diseases.
from the effects of self-abuse and eXcesses, have
brought about the state OF weakness in those Or
@ans that has reduced The general system so
much as 10 induce almost every other disease
Year: 1870

WALL STREET,


THURSDAY, Sept. S-6 Il. Nj.


DuLsRss.


Wall street was again very dull to-day There was
little speculative disposition the part OF the mass
OF dealers at the stock Exchange pending the cloud
.overhangng Europe. Late In the day there was
rather cheerful feeling owing the purchase by the
government of three millions Of bouds--a disburse-
ment OF the Treasury resources which was quite un.
expected by the street. but was Immediately taken
as an indication that the Secretary will use his
powers 30 far as consistent with his general duties,
to avert the usual fall srlngency OF the money mar
ke The policy OF the administration is alleged to
be shaped so as to prevent any clainOr in the
country on the score of hard times pend
iEg the interval to the election. We leave
the calculation Of this point to the political writers,
and simply refer to 1t ~ among the ats OF Wall
street. 1t will be found, however, we think. that
Secretary Boutwell,, in carrying out the plans Of
President Grant tor steady reduction Of the public
debt, Is disposed to encourage activity In business
all over the country, IN order that there may be
he.ry cooperation on the part Of the public In rails
ing the requisite revenues OF the government. Here
at New York the importers have entered into large
engagements, owing to the low ruling OF gold, and
the Secretary Is not disposed to check movement
which Is bringing In such handsome returns to the
government. The customs receipts to-day were in the
Vicinity VI 4SuV,uuu, gOiu, uuu tue uvcruSc VI ho
past few weeks has been about 100000 daily. 1t Ia
easy to understand, therefore, that the government
In promising to make business active this fall by
keeping money easy, IL only providing for mointe
nance Of those superabundant revenues which have
been the characteristic OF General Grants admins
tration and which have been applied SO faithfully
to the reduction Of the national debt that the obi
CATION Is disappearing at the rate OF ten millions per
month. 1t was this reduction II the national debt
bv three millions to-day, and the generally hopeful
situation Of our national finances, that robbed
gold OF much Of the strength which II
would otherwise have shown on the cx-
hibit Of customs payments for the day; for
the feeling prevalent that the gold going into
the Sub Treasury would certainly come out again at
very remote day should the exgencies OF legiti-
mate business require the Treasury Department TO
render It's programme symmetrical in the matter of
purchases OF bonds and sales OF gold. At the same
time the situation abroad was regarded as more
promising Of peace, and hence gold, which before
the Board sold as high as ll4'S, steadily declined TO
1l3H, and then nuctiated rather ieverishy back o
1l4h, closing finally at l13zs, with very dull mar
ket. Tuc course OF prices Is shown In the table,