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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-04-01

ART. l57. Returns shall be made in duph-
cate, sworn to by the commissioners hold
ing the election, and forwarded within three
days thereafter to the registrars of the par
ish or district. The registrars shall immedi-
ately forward one copy of said returns to
the chairman Of the committee of seven,
appointed by this convention, who shall,
within ten days after the last return has
been received, make proclamation of the
result of said election.
ART. l5s. All civil officers thus elected
shall enter upon the discharge of their du-
ties on the second Monday after the return
of their election shall have been officially
promulgated, or as soon as qualified accord
ing to law, and shall continue in office for
the terms of their respective offices herein
prescribed, said terms to date from the first
Monday in November following the cleo
ton.
ART. l59. The general assembly, elected
under this constitution, shall hold its first
session in the city of New Orleans on the
third Monday after the official PRONUNCIATION
aforesaid, and proceed Immediately upon its
organization to vote upon the adoption of
the fourteenth amendment TO the consti-
tuition Of the United States, proposed by
congress, and passed June thirteenth,
eighteen hundred and sixty-six; said general
assembly shall not have power to enact any
laws relative to the per diem of members,
or any other subject, after organization, un-
til said constitutional amendment shall have
been acted upon,
ART. l60. All registrars and commission
ers appointed under this constitution
shall, before entering upon their duties,
take and subscribe the oath of Office pre-.
scribed by congress, approved July second,
eighteen hundred and sixty.two, entitled
"An act to prescribe an oath of Officer the
said oath of Office shall be administered to
each registrar by the chairman of the com
mittee of seven and to each commissioner
by the registrar appointing him.
ART. l6l. All registrars, commissioners,
and other officers necessary to carry into
effect the provisions of this ordinance, ex.
cept as otherwise provided for by the re.
construction acts of congress, shall be paid
out of any funds raised by virtue of the tax
ordinance adopted by the convention, De
eember twenty-fourth, eighteen hundred
and sixty-seven, not otherwise appropri-
ated.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-04-01

NEW ORLEANS, La, March IL, 1868.
certify that the foregoing Is correct
copy Of the constitution as taken from the
oficial records OF the convention.
sldAaHsa HUGH .. CAMPBELL, -
ste AZ t Minute Clerk.
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Thomas j. Mccullough and Others VS..
Steamer Sontherner. Her Fackle Apparal etc

4 HUHIlAH u NICNWIIOUEH IlMW OIHtTb vs..
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT,
L for the District of Louisiana No s0s7-In obedi.
ence to admiralty warrant, to me directed in the
above entitled suit, have seized and taken into
my possession .. . .l.
The Steamer SOUTHERNER,h her Tackle, Apparel
ETC., now lbeled by Thomas j. McOullough and
others for the causes set forth in the libel now
pending in the District Court Of the United States
And do hereby cite and admonish the owner or
owners thereof and all and every person pereOns
having pretending to have any right title, inter
Court of the United states for the District aforesaid
be holden at the city OF New Orleans en- or before
the THIRD MONDAY from the date hereof to show
il any they have cRn, why the said steamer
SoutberneT, he tackle apparel, etc., St ould not be
condemned and be sold agreeaby to the prayer Of
hbelants m
United States Marshals Office, New Orleans
eighteenth day OF March, 1868.
F. j. HEBRON,
No. b62-mhls 70 81 ap4 u. s. MARSHAL
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d. Lopez VS.. Lewis Yewstedt and F. C.

ID. Lopez VS.. Lewis Newstedt and f, @.
LAcroix.
THIRD DISTRICT COURT OF NEW OR
leansNo. "a 624By virtue Of writ Of ieEi facias
to me directed by the honorable tine Third District
Court Of New Orleans in the above entitled cause,
will proceed to sell at PUBLIC auction on the premises
hereinafter designated, on THURSDAY, the second
day of April, 1865 at l07z O'clock A, NJ
The Machinery, Stock, Fixtures. etc. OF the Con
feetoneTy Establishment situated at the corner Of
Charities and Cont streets in the Second District OF
this city, per inventory which be seen in my
Office
seizedin the above suit
Terms-Casa on the spot.
GEORGE W. AVERY
mh2l 26 ap2 Sheriff OF the Parish of Orleans.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-04-01

@HnAT CEHEHAL MoUrH HAsT.
nfur,prRR TO DErROrv. Ton gro
f-I1I HIsrara Falls. 8a1aIo. 1oint
g.,e, 4sql lla1ls s1rinGnsld New Yerf sosiss
l..l.1s1l t.nr - ~ siehieAn ca1t4ai sailrand
~ .s.t ~ li' = A. ~. and 10 A, ~ fundu4
~ - 80 t|1U1izrl excepted, sad 10 p
thfunfn HG1Ata $50
Fag9duahr1 e411aa '.ss4.... ~. rhtsa~. .nt
MiWnua1a NniI3S n - IA. .-.-....e.. - = 49,
nQ With MichiFas N11 - p ''' ~ - tf'-'-@
AurrAHA tlcA9t "a tI II "a ntIIsr s.Irth.
On ieht tsainal Gar b. asz ln j. Is "a = 7I.'i's
Iic4st olloe, Chiea4q 40 lQaIs4i s. |II1s7 ~ q
~ their depot HEMKE q |EI.| |Il| e
General Western frsslnrII 1..'E
HAWLaEK Uo1.N Paez. AK. 4iItlllIiA -
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-04-01

JEEFRaaONVNLA.E. MADISON, AND
A aNDMAMAPOLNs RAKLR0hD
THE ONLY ALLrRAIL ROUTK TO THE EAST
a sNQE1h, end West Passengers taking this Youte
arrive ID EasteEn Cities Eleven noure u advance o.
pa41au0aFa o1FI1e same dna On ~ 3. Mnilhoata
msdiat1ly oppulits Louilgillol e iolloN8. &
saA. Ezs sass suudsy s..5 A. e. s. sHss sunA
sils satsroas l9:se "
~ Bseeass ohsstod ihfoush e al pfineip
80 Elegant slaspinu Oars on az aieht trains.
~ For oandone5f throush time inhle5 nd con.
uoctons Sc small billa a1d call a. Conuan5 oboe
HORACE E(9iI.I.
JANIS EERRfNn
H11el1I Ticket Aq1na
trNIfa17vllp Ind. 1Biy 1. ~.
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EHERIFFS SALES.

LouIsIana State Rank vs.. Vaudeville q
McIlhenny.
CIxTH DISTRICT COURT oFNEw ORLEANS.
y No. 49, HO.-By virtue of writ Of feri faoiRs
against George s. Msndevilla, % me directed
by the Honorable the sixth District Court Of
New Orleans in the above entitled cause, will
proceed 10 sell at public auction on TUESDAY,
the seventh day Of April 1858 81 III o'clock A. NJ.
bt ". H. TTevetts stable, No. l46 Barenne street. in
the Wrist District Of this city
One sorrel HORSE, BUGGY, and HARNESS.
eized in the above suit
GEORGE W. AVERY,
mh27 apl7 Sheriff of the Parish of Orleans.
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wnllam Althaus, Aren't, vs.. Monte

William AIthnus, Agent, vs.. Monle
Hutchins.
CIXTH DISTRICT COURT OF NEW on.
y leans, No. 2O,77l-By virtue Of writ OF herl
District Court Of New Orleans, in the above
entitled cause will proceed to sell at PUBLIC hne-
ton on SATURDAY., the fourth day Of April, 1858,
at az o'clock r. M at my warehouse No. q jefferson
street, in the Second District of this city
A Lot Of FUREITURB, removed from the
premises situated at the corner OF Customhouse and
Basin streets, per inventory, which can be seen
my office.
Seized in the above suit.
Terms-Oash on the spot. - ..........
mh24 80 app Sheriff Of the Parish of Orleans
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-04-01

Arr w mendment 81 smeaa
E 2 - slla.itailon may b propoasd
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AIR la. l. SHALL Be the duty Of the gen.
eEal ASSEMBLY 70 egennlze the militia Of the
state and ~ ablebedied male citizens be-
tween the agra a eishsesn and forty i've
years, not dissrsnchissd ~ he laws Of the
United States and Of shis state, rhall be sub
iect 70 military duty.
ARr. Al5. The governor shan appoint al
commissioned oiAccrs. Hubieci 70 oasaiiss.
ton Or fejeoasn by The senate, except ne
STAG ofnceza who shah be app6iaaad ~
their raspegtive ehiefs, and e5nlaizsodS
By tbs gDgsFueF. Al militia oaiosrs ahsI
take ani subscribe 70 the oath prescribed
for oisicers of ne UnIi1d States army and
she cath prescribed Is cers IN this state
Art. lie. the governor shan have power
to call the nnilitiaipto active service for the
prcseryaiion Of Law end order q when the
public safety may require 4 te militis
NAsn In active service aheil rpo ths
pas and allowances . olata snd
pEls ID Is received By officers ana pa
Vatf Omitted sfatas army.
sgrz aosoP HHy1sIFq 9nn oensFtlu
E0N.
Ar w III nendment d auea1
1lat = - o STATION may BE- rropose|
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-07-17

very large and whoreberry and blackberry crops grow
Wild large numbers of persons are engaged IN picking
them for this market abundant have DOth or these
fruits become that they sold in the villages on the
river for 81 30 per bushe retail at rates not exceeding
s. per bushel for the best qualities"
TEXAs-The Houston Telegraph says that the wheat
crop is the poorest ever raised In this state. Flour in
the center Of our wheatgrOwing region is selling at 81
specie per hundred pOundprObably as high price as
the article commands in any part OF the known World
Nor had rust ANYTHING TO do with TINS miserable f2c IL
is the result solely Of the persistence o farmers in sow
Ing vermont and worthless seed. They have kept TINS
NJ i'm the face of steady decline until the average Yield
per acre has fallen from 25 or 80 Dushcs TO or rms
will be partially remedied next year. but Is feared that
II will he some time before wheat prOduc-
on rccoyprs thoroughly from the effect Of this dCba-td
seed On the other hand the corn crop Is enormous Do-
yond precedent Every portion Of the State will have
large excess over present consumption The cotton crop
is also exceedingly promising the season having thus r
been very favorable, and the oaterplars all dead. We
think the crop will fully double that OF ls6i8 say from
500 90 10 325 COO bales The fruit crop the best we
have had for years On the whole everything, with the
single execution of wheat, promises to turn out
speudidly this year. Food Tor and beast
viii be cheaper than ever known I'm the State" y
The same journal says that the army worm has made
its appearace in Austin County and is committing great
havoc with the cotton OF tie crops the Red River
The ShrereDO NerS says 1.-THE crop suffering Tor
want of rain I'm parish and others But the dry sea-
sOn as favorable 10 the cotton crop 1t is damaging 10
by It, There are fofeshadOwug OF at present, ana
sudden change i'm the atmosphere indicated rain m the
vicinity Wednesday evening. This rain came WITHIN 10
miles Of this city, and extended far into Eastern Texas,
making the fields wet that blowing was suspended
dozen counties received abundant rain"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-07-17

TO cross over TO Jerusalem. merely picking up a few
dollars ON their way Americans are queer people
there is an air of Independence about them uare-
devil feeling don't fancy restraints,
canuot brool, the iron rules of a Military Govern
ment no matter how leniently applied; for we all
feel here that we are fully protected ana kindly
treated bv the Commanding General sui we con
cluded IL best TO form n Civil Government by
mutual consent; so, meeting was c1Hc4; charter
adopted. and rs soon possible mayor; ht'0rueI:
five Conncilmen. and two Assessors elected, all
hands signing the charter thereby agreeing to abide
by IT, and uphold the officials thus elrcted III tle per-
f6rmance Of their duties; so far, TINS hls worked
admirably seconded rs il has been DIV ihe General.
We have one police officer. large enough 10 DO his
duty You must come TO the conclusion, from TINS
letter that we are having a jolly good tme;. moth
ing 10 gr1lmblc about; all hands satshed. we have
parties hons and bats to Or hearts content; 90 all
kinds of queer things, especially on our OGS; Dnt yOn
know when "rum is in wit is out" and one IS not
exactly accountable. No more dues on the tipiS at
present fought them all soon after orr ARRIVAL. 10
Judge from the correspondence on the subject we are
a quarrelsOme set but i am happy 10 say they all
ended in smoke; all were amcably settled, as they
were hoaxes to start with. One Of our citizens very
good man in his way. in of his drunken irOlcs-
bats Imean-shOt a Russian through the thigh, IN
nicting very severe and dangerous wound. lie
was arrested. but between rum and RUSSIAN got
clear The Mayor thought there was not PROOF
enough to hold him, and the Russian Is recover
ing presume we shall never hear any more OF II.
There was a dreadful murder committed here by q
halfbreed He murdered half-breed woman-l
think without exception, one of the most hor1d
affairs on record; but the details are too disgusting
for publitution He has been turned over TO the
Russian authorities for such punishment "a they may
deem proper to nhct-both being their subjects.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-07-17
TIE YOSEMITE VALLEY.

To IA, Editor Of The Tribune
SIR: An article in THE TRIBUNE of the 10th
inst on Yosemite Valley controversy, over the sigma
ture OF j. d. Whitney, invites brief reply. He says the
Valley has been surveyed by the authority OF the Com
missoners under his immediate supervision and that 10
contains La acres instead OF A5O0 acres This most
remarkable statement have before me the map or the
Valley prepared by the Commissioners themselves, asa
n shows that n contains 1000 acres being much IN excess
OF statement before made. In support OF tins esu-
mate sustained by accurate measurement Of sad
have the direct authority OF the -
sources OF knowledge before him / hope Mr. whitney
will consult him, and will not insist on cOntradclng the
public records Of the country ana his own map beside
Mr. Whitney SAYS there are only AS acres OF meadow
land in the Valley He Is unfortunate again. The Com
missioner ~ the General Land Oice tells me, after q
careful calculation that there are just 2soO acres OF
meadow need say nothing more, think, III near
from Mr.. Whitney further.
into the Valley about month before 10 was given 70 the
State by Congress will not say that this Is mere au-
daCy Of assertion, but certainly saYors OF IL strongly
IL Mr. Whitney does not EHOr 70 the contrary as ns
believe he does not only say that lie has slghied
the ample of information tor years past and
remains ignorant OF a perfectly NellknOWn Iact the
proof Of which abundauty made before the HOuss
Committee on Public Lands 80
Mr. Whitney says the rights OF "squatters begin Otr
the public lands have been surveyed This Will be news
to settlers the public lands everywhere, who are con-
setting them in advance OF the surveys, ana
in pursuance Of the laws OF Congress. .
Mr. whitney further says he has high legal authority
for saving that HuChings aud amOn have no ega rights
whatever in the Valley Perhaps his legal friends nav
by himself If he will be good enough 10 state the faes
as they are and then inform the public who the counsel
are that deny the legal rights OF these men, promise 70
refer him decisions OF the Federal Courts Whch tux
the question against him and his hgh legal autuOTlly'
Very respectfully yours, GEO. W. JULIAN
Washington, July Is, 1868.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-07-17
ENTIcrNG AND ARREsrrNG A DEBTOR.

In the Circuit Court at Chicago, s. Edward
Bright instituted suit against James NJ wanzer and Sam
uel X. Cromwell the defendants The basis OF the
against the defendants telegram and several let
tiers addressed TO the plaintiff at Elkho, Wisconsin,
questng his presence In Chicago to negotiate for patent
car door, Of which the plaintiff the patentee IL ap
pearcd that Bright indebted to the defendants IN
$500 or 5000 and 1t became desirable 10 get Bright into the
state OF Illinois to capaS him and TO any Judgment
that might be brought against him. Accordingly, 10
alleged, the attorney OF Messrs WanLer and
Cromwell first addressed letter To Bright,
requesting an interview In Chicago respecting
the patent door. Several letters and a tee-
gram passed. Bright being suspicious before the matter
finally concluded, when he consented interview
at the Washington House. Az he arrived In Chi
cago he was odpidSed ana thrust INTO Jail the debt
where he remained day or two. Judge Gary, de-
cided In effect tuat the cdpds fraudulent the defend
ant having been enticed to the city by false He
however, arrested again his release. and was
second time set at liberty by the Judge similar
writ Bright then brought suit against Wanzer aud Crom
well for false Imprisonment and the jury returned
dict OF 900 in his favor, thus vindcaung the maxim
that "A suitOr IN law must come into Court with clean
hands Had Bright voluntarily gone 20 Chicago his
rest upon cdpdS would have been perfectly legitimate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-07-17
A MUSICAL PRODIGY IN NORFOLK.

The VUginian says: Yesterday afternoon a Sc
ect party several professors OF music and the members
OF the press invited to the rooms OF Dr. Linn No.
81 East Mainst for the purpose OF hearing Willie Kauf
man. Of Norfolk parentage only 81 months old, and un-
fortunately blind, perform upon the piano He played
accOmpanens several songs sung by his father clearly
aud distinctly, giving abundant evidence that he was
playing by air, and not repeating lesson previously
taught Since he was IL months old little Willie has
eynced decided musical taste and when two years OF
age could sing correctly bass treble or alto to hfteen IN
miar tunes His little hands too smah TO grasp full
octave and no frequently uses his elbow to strike the
keys beyond the reach OF his fingers but even with this
disadvantage he very seldom strikes false note The
father Of this prodigy is musician OF ability, by whom
his sons talent Will DC carefully cultivated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-07-17

were prudcntly forbidden, and so nothing worse was
tov and all those who have pronounced for more OF
less money 1t is plain that the poor capital mas 100
many feast days and that her saints are Ine InW,l
syyarmcI IN Nrcyq Sonora de Ia SOIedad dc Ia Santa
C,iz to kiss fine nailed feet of the CHASTITY image laid
ont in e yard fred of yadases by J i4o dozrn the
49, +liis. he errs painful realism and its reaction
and he also sees that the reaction has gone on to the
rij;cule and dissipation of serious faith. Religion IS
r,tJa n tow and the people tipple their saints
There is no such place for toys and goodies rs TINS
II il n heaven of confectionery: angels may he eaten
ont of hand. and the manner in which the indian IS
spiritually given over to tue ieShpOt Is caution TO
che GENTLE H. Cd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-07-17
STREET SIGNS ON CORNER LAMP POSTS.

SIR: Whose duty is it to see to the street
signs on the lamps and when does he perform thai
dutyl law in Vermont makes town liable for dam
ages II traveller loses his way for want OF corner
guide-pOst Such law in New-NOrk would have ten
dency TO increase our taxes Many corners are wholly
unprOvlded In the glass sign is broken ana lays
at the bottom Of the lamp But what Is more tBa
the want of sign large numbers OF these signs are pt
into the lamps the wrong side indicating the street on
the avenue and the the street Many are Pu.
into the lamps wrong side out, making the numbers 20
read backward No doubt most people will see that me
ssn is wrong side ont and read IL backward But WY
not have 10 lust rs 10 should be- and my nearghttu
friend and my friend who only catches glimpse OF inc
sign from the street car and my friend rafting 10y os
hind his fast horse and my friend that can only spell
out the letters and don't know figures very we'll from
mile walk 10 make up the difference between 2Jdst
and "32d-St."
NEG York, July Il, 1868.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-07-17
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH.

The Commissioners of Health for the Metro
poltan District met yesterday afternoon at their rooms
In Mulberryst. There present Commissioners J,
b. Lincoln dhc President James Crane, stephen smith,
John o. Stone, Thomas c. Acton, and VI. T. Brennan
communication was received from the Commandant OF
the Maynard stating that he had ordered United
STATES naval vessel recently arrived from the west In
dies where yellow fever prevailed TO be sent 10 Lower
Quarantine. and 10 be there detained until the vessel
shall be thoroughly disiutectcd communications were
received from residents I'm the upper portions OF
the city, complaining OF the burning Of oyster
shells and OF offensive OdOr3 arising from the docks
Of the North River I'm the ncighbOrhOOd Of West
Thirty fourthst but the Board had already provided
for the abatement the uusauCes the communications
ordered be- placed file. The President OF the
Metropolitan Gas Light Co. was present aud made a
short statement I'm reference To the superior manner In
which the works OF that Company operated and said
that he had heard Of single complaint since last
Summer. Commissioner stone cOgnlzunt Of bad
Odos arising from the gas works years ago. but per
until the Sunday which the complaints were made
Gas companies characterized by Dr. stone power
fu bodies yet he for one meant 10 press this question
of proper publication and To compel the removal of tho
causes OF these poisonous gases which are dctri-
mental to public health Commissioner stephen Smith
suggested that q disnfectant be mixed twice each
ady with the water used the sprukg Of the streets
The attorney directed to prepare ordinance 10
such effect for the consideration OF the Commissioners
after which the Board adjourned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-07-17
THE NIAGARA HACKMEN.
To ne Eai!or one Tribune

~ fAe El0r " 10 ITI0uhs
SIR: | notice in an article in to-day's paper
on Summer trips, you caution travellers, on landing az
Niagara to beware OF hackmen; and previous artleo
advised those wishing TO employ hack ~ Apply az tne
hotels for the same To avoid imposition. Having speH
few days there lately, have some information Ia ~
gard 10 the matter and think your advice should be ns
the opposite. II you would avoid imposton 40 nos
apply AT the hotels but make your bargain with ths
hackmen followed this rule and hired mack ior a.
another gentleman hired hack at certain hoeI Tor Sa
acy the same service and charged Sli 90 Inc no
tells usually charse two three times more than the ouF
side hackmen. - a -
AelO- YORK., July 49, 1858.
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Nelr. Iork. July u, ls6s.
A PLEA FOR THE HORSES FROM DIR. DIXON.

To TIE Editor Of The Tribune
SIR: Yesterday l was told that the railroad
people had constructed TO carry on the dead and
dying horses that had succumbed 10 the heats and yet
did not see single horse with the least effort To pr0ect
lis brain and spine FROM the direct rays OF the sun Now
the spine and brain govern the heart aud blood vessels
Il is the opinion OF Psychologists that Is rom eAha1s
ou OF the nerves that death by c0ngesons IN hs
brain aud lungs. The heat direct ana reflected achg on
the nerves causes the heart and the veins ana arteries 70
cease their coutrace power, and allows the blood 10
staguate and Cypress the brain and lungs then the hose
falls and dies OF apOpleXy pneumonia strip 9f com
mon saicloth wet and kept over the spine ANA hea,
would prevent all this and keep the horse comparatively
'oHi'O' T. H. DIXON, NJ d.
No ~ Fidhdre " Y. Ctr, Jtly IS, 1868