davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-08-13

The Radicals are temporarily relieved
on one point at least. They have been
expressing great uneasiness lest the saint
ly relict of the Government should under
take to sell her old clothes in Europe and
bring disgrace on "the best government
the world ever saw" But she was taken
sick, and Mr.. Rcverdy johnson, no doubt
to his entire satisfaction, left her behind
The poor woman seems to have had no
luck since the abrupt dissolution of her CO.
partnership with the slate lamented."
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-08-13
Large Meeting in Wilson.

The Herald and Register, (Which, by
the way, came to hand last week after a
prolonged ABSENCE contains the proceed
ings of large Democratic meeting held at
Lebanon a few days ago, at which patri-
otto speeches were made, and good, sensi-
BILE resolutions passed. The people Of
Wilson county promise that if the militia
are not called out they will use their best
endeavors for the preservation of peace
and good order within their limits. The
same promise has been made by the best
citizens of other counties. Ought not the
voice of the people, so solemnly appealing
against the introduction of frebrands into
their midst to be regardedl We yet hope
it may be. a
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-08-13
Our. Electoral Ticket.

The Convention which met at Nashville
on the 9th of June, nominated Hon. EN-
erson Etheridge and Hon. John Baxter,
as Electors for the State at large. The
latter gentleman declining the position,
for reasons which he partially stated'
nominated in his own stead, Hon. Geo. W,
Jones, of Lincoln. The nomination was
ratified by acclamation, but Mr.. Jones, in
a letter of some length, declines to under
take the canvass.
The Press and Herald suggests that
Colonel Baxter be pressed into service
nolens uolens.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-08-13

"In the spirit, then, Of George Wash
ingtoa, and Of The patriots of The Rev
Olution, lei US take The steps 10 reinau-
gurate our Government, 10 start ii once
again on its course Of greatness and
prosperity. May almighty God gire
as The Diadom TO carry out our purpos-
ss,,to gice erery State Of the Union the
blessings Of peace, good rill and fra
ternity.-HoRATIo SEYMOUR.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-08-13
The Heat ia New York.

The second week in July, 1868, was the
hottest ever known in New York, the Their
mometer for several days in succession
reaching from 50 degrees to los degrees
in the shade. During the week ending
July II there were over 800 deaths in the
city from sunstroke! Besides this great
loss Of human life, which one day in the
city reached 1873, horses on stage and street.
car lines died by the scores! We never
knew such intolerable heat. There seemed
to be no air, but dead, sutry, lfelcss
heat. The sun poured down its rays on
wall and pavement; the stone walks
almost blistered feet, and men actually
painted like dogs, so affected were they by
the heat.
Besides the deaths, there were five times
that number of cases of sickness and pros
tration from heat. Men, women, and
children fell lifeless on the streets. We
saw at the dead-house (Morgue) one after
noon forty-eight dead bodies, a portion of
the victims of one days heat. Men left
home in the morning-did not return at
night they were sought for, and found at
the Morgue
One case is peculiarly hcart-rending-
A little girl on sixth avenue fell to the
sidewalk overcome with heat. A laboring
man passing helped carry her to drug
store, and then started to find the girls
parents. When near Union square, he
fell exhausted, and died in an hour. His
body was taken to the Morgue. Not re-
turning to his home at night, search was
made the next day by his brother who
found and recognized his body, and hasten
ing home to inform the family, he, too,
fell senseless, and died in thirty minutes
after finding the brother. Each left a
family.
Men could not work. Not an hour from
ten till four in the afternoon but dead or
dying horses could be found in FIVE min
utes' walk in any part of the city. One
railroad company lost thirty seven horses
in one afternoon The poor stage, car
and dray horses suffered the worst. Dri-
vers hardly urged their horses beyond q
walk, and on the street-car lines changed
every few blocks.
Saltwater stands were in demand,
while palm-leaf fans were sold faster than
ever before in one season.. The heat Of
the country is bad enough, but nothing in
comparison to the suffocation of the city,
where rejecting walls beat back with in
terest heat upon heat, till the people suf-
fered beyond measure. Never in the his
tory of New York has there been so terri
BILE a heated term-such an enormous
mortality list--such a number Of persons
Frustrated who did not die. We hope
never to see another season of like unen-
durable heat, and likely never shall.
La Crosse Democat.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-08-13

Some friendships are not born to die.
One heart or the other will often remain
true to its pledges, worshipping, though
silently, at its wonted shrine. Estrange-
ments, not traceable to human design, may
seem complete; the demon SANDER may
too surely have accomplished half his
work, but the other half lies beyond the
power of falsehood or Of fate. What a
thought it is that in the bright light Of
eternity nothing can be hid! sG 'st
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-08-13

James r. Hood, who was the Brownlow
candidate for Speaker of the House of
Representatives of the first Legislature
after the Reconstruction" of Tennessee,
but was defeated, and subsequently be-
came Conservative, has turned up in
Georgia very decided Radical.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-08-13

The hoop question, like many others,
has two sides to it. The ladies take the
inside, Of course.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-08-13
Gbe fmuunntr.

C.M. FISHER, Editor and Publisher.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-08-13

THURSDAY, AUGUST Is, 1868.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-01-28
The Steamer Emerald Sunk.
Loss OF SEVERAL L1vns.
BOAT AND CARGO A TOTAL Loss.

The Emerald, Captain John N. Skunk,
left this city on Friday last fer Cincinnati.
On Saturday evening, while rounding
Tunica bend, she suddenly parted cabin
and though Immediately headed for the
shore went down total loss. The follow
ing letter assigns no reason for the disaster,
but the agents of the boat are confident
that the beat must have struck some un-
seen obstruction in the river, though pas
senger who has reached New Orleans as
cribes the accident to the overlooking of
the steamer:
STEAMER r. L. LEE, January rs, 1868.
Messrs. A. Britton & Co., New Orleans
GENTLEMEN--The steamer Emerald sunk
this evening at four O'Clock in five minutes.
Crew and passengers lost all their baggage.
Several lives were lost. Boat and cargo
total loss. The cabin foated off,
and l am going to it on the Lee. 1t
lies at the head of Morganza Bend. Every
thing is lost; DR.. Richardson, wife and
daughter and the second chambermaid are
all lost that we know of as yet. Books and
papers all lost. l saved nothing bHt what l
had on. Grew all saved
JOHN N. SKUNK,
per 7. STRIDER.
The Times learns that the boat careened
over, and several of the passengers were
dragged to watery grave.
Among others were three ladies, who
were upon the lever deck of the Emerald,
who were swept over as the boat careened.
These were, SO far as known, the wife and
daughters of DR.. Richardson. The second
chambermaid also was engulphed with the
hull.
So quickly did the boat go down, that
the cargo, trunks, and effects of the passen
gers. and even the books and papers of
the captain, were all lost The crew we're
all saved. The hull of the Emerald sunk at
the foot Of Morganza Bend, and will doubt
less remain at the bottom.
The cabin, which had parted, hsated off,
and was last heard OF at Port Hudson.
Captain Skunk, who started after it, came
down with his mate to Bayou Sara on the
Robert E. Lee, and was to have returned
to Cincinnati on the first passing boat.
It has been ascertained that DR.. Richard
son was saved.
The Emerald left New Orleans on the
afternoon of the oath, with a cargo OF from
500 to coo hogsheads of sugar.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-01-28
AMUSEMENT ..

AcaOcn1Y OF AAueAes
With Delehanty and Hengler in their un-
rivaled dances, Billy Emerson in his never
ending and always new comicalities, the
Miaco brothers in their tremendous ira
peze, the beautiful Clinetop sisters, the
charming vocalist, Adele St. Clair, and
the graceful Leah. to which we might add
the names of nearly all the stars, including
of course, Ad. Ryman, the Academy of
Music presents a combination of attractions
never before surpassed in New Orleans.
There was a very good house last night,
and everybody was well pleased.
Varieties Theatre.
"Lend Ne Five Shillings" and the bur
lesque of Mazeppa" made very at
tractive entertainment at the Varieties last
night. The house, as usual, was full. To-
night Mr.. Jefferson appears in the same
characters.
Amea' Museum,
When amusement and instruction are
combined additional interest should be
taken in any such combination. For in
stance, visit to the museum, opposite St.
Charles hotel, st. Charles street, not only
amuses but instructs. Works of studied
art and productions of nature in varied
forms, beautiful or fantastic, are arranged
in the lofty rooms with excellent taste.
The wild animals, in secure cages, are alone
werthy three or four visits. CuriosidCs of
ancient and modern days entertain VISITORS
for hours and hours. By all means do not
miss the opportunity to go while you may.
st. Charles Theatre
Mr.. Forrest was underlined for the
Gladiator last night at The st, Charles,
but appeared as Meidmora, the last of the
" Wampanoags.n His preservation of this
celebrated savage is justly regarded as one
of the finest dramatic exhibitions on the
stage He appears tonight as the
Gladiator, being the first representation of
that great character this season.
New Opera House.
Z" La Belle Helene" one of the most ex-
travagant representations Of the classics it
has ever been our fortune to see at an
opera house, was repeated last night to a
large audience It is one of the most sue
cessful hits of the season. Tonight will
be produced the grand opera Of the
" Huguenots."
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-01-28
LOUISIANA CONsTITUTIONALC CON-
VENTION.
Forty-Nlnth Day. Proceedings.

FOrty-NInth Days Proceedings.
Convention met at 10 o'clock.
Mr.. Mcmillan, of Carroll, of the special
committee on the subject Of the tax ordi-
nance, reported resolution to have two
hundred copies of the ordinance of the
fourth Of January and subsequent orders
and resolutions printed for distribution,
officially, among the eheriffs and tax col
lectors of the stale. The rules were sus-
pended and the resolution adopted.
Also reported an ordinance to refund to
parties who have paid the penal assess
ments under the tax ordinance, such penal
assessments on account of the enforcement
of the penal tax having been suspended by
order of the convention. Similarly adopted.
The order Of the day was called, being
Judge Cooley's amendment to the substi-
tute OF Mr.. Wickliffe, of Orleans. which
after being lengthily discussed was re-
jected by the following vote: Yeas 40,
nays Al.
Mr.. Mcmillan, of Carroll, offered the fol-
lowing amendment to the substitute:
The following persons shall be prohibited
from voting OF from holding any office Of
honor, trust, or profit in this state, to wit /:
All persons who shall have been CON
victed of treason, perjury, forgery, bribery,
or ether crime punishable by imprison-
Aent at hard labor; all pauPers and per-
sons under interdictiOn and all lead
ers Of guerrilla bands during the
late %ar or rebellion all persons who
diving the rebellion inflicted or caused to
be inflicted any cruel or unusual punish
nent upon any soldier, sailor, marine, EN-
Ploye, or citizen of the United States, or
who in any other way violated the rules of
civilized warfare, and members of the Sc
eession convention who voted for or signed
the ordinance of secession. No person
shall hold any Office, civil or military, un-
der this state, who having previously taken
an oath as member of congress or as an
officer of the United States, or as a member
of any state legislature, or as an executive
or judicial officer of any state, to support
the constitution of the United States, shall
have engaged in insurrection or rebellion
against the same, or given aid and comfort
to the enemies thereof. But the legislature
may, by vote of two-thirds of each house,
remeVe such disability.
The convention, without coming to q
vote on the amendment, adjourned until to-
morrow at ten o'clock.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-01-28

The withdrawal of the Cunard steamers
from Boston has been made the occasion
by some of the Northern papers for lament
ing the decadence of the great metropolis
of New England. The. Brooklyn Union,
however, asserts that this will have the
effect to stimulate the activity of the city
and infuse new life among its citizens. Bos-
ton is net nearly as bad off as it thinks it
is. st. Louis is one Of the cities that it
thinks is getting ahead of it. But the
assessment returns of Massachusetts, and Of
Missouri show the valuation Of Boston to be
sixteen millions more than that Of the whole
state of Missouri, and the valuation Of a
single ward (the fourth) in Boston to be
about the same as that of the whole city Of
St. Louis.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-01-28
COMMITTEE TO CONDUCT THE
CAMPAIGN.

Pursuant to adjournment, the committee
met at seven o'clock last evening at the
Mechanics Institute, the Hen. S. B. Pack
ard in the chair.
The minutes of the previous meeting
were read and approved.
On motion Of Hon. Mr.. Vidal, the name
of Mr.. P. Guigonnet was added to the COM
mittee in place of that of another gentle
man.
It was resolved that the president is
hereby directed to appoint two gentlemen
from each parish to assist this committee
in the coming campaign. and that he report
the names at our next meeting.
1t was resolved that the committee on
public meetings be instructed to designate
the time and place of public meetings
throughout the state.
1t was resolved that the sub executive
committee be instructed to send circulars
over the state concerning our state nomi-
nations.
The following committees were an
nounced by the president and confirmed
by the committee:
Committee on FINANcE.-M. A. South
worth, of Orleans; L. Guichard, of st. Ber
nard; NJ Vidal, of st. Landry; William
Murrell, of Lafourehe; W. H. Hiestand, of
Natchitoches; ]. H Ingraham, of Caddo;
R. b. Edgeworth, of Caldwell.
ConnTTEE on WAYS ADD MEANs.-J. S.
Harris, of Concordia; L. 7. Delasize, of
Orleans; j. B. Vandergriff, of st. Martin;
Theophiie Myers, of West Baton Rouge;
L. w. Baker, OF BOssier; j. G. Oliver, of
St. James; N. H. Twitchell, of Bienville.
COMMTrTEE on CORRESPONDENCE
nard Soulie, of Orleans; G. w. Reagan, of
East Baton Rouge; G.. Y. Kelso, of
Rapides; p. LeoEard, Of Plaquemine; J.
B. Waters, of Catahoula; r. Lewis, Of East
Feliciana; J. B. Lewis, Of Sabine.
ConnTTEE ON PUBLIC Meetings. IS. B.
Packard, of Orleans, right bank;
Thomas Isabelle, of Orlerns J. p.
Newsham, Of West Feliciana; r. G.. Des-
londe, of Iberville; S. M. Todd, of Jeffer-
son; J. B. Lewis. of Sabine; Peter Harper,
Of St. Charles; E. Bonnefoi, Of Point Cou-
pee.
On melton, the committee adjourned to
meet on Monday evening next, at o'clock,
ct the Mechanics Institute.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-01-28

The four squares Of Broad street, below.
Esplanade, have been shelled and all that
remains to complete the contract is for the
sides Of the street to be graded and the sur
plus earth TO be carted away. Four
inches of river sand were introduced in the
road bed before the shells were thrown upon
it, and in consequence the shelling will be
much more durable than ordinary work Of
that nature.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-01-28

The Methodist church ia the United
States has a variety Of divisions, which, we
believe, are peculiar TO igself. Other
churches are divided BY differences OF re-
ligious helief-the Baptist chi rch, for in
stance, into Regular, Anti- Mission. Seventh
Day, Six Principle, Free Will, River Breth-
rem, Dunkers, Mennonites, and Winebrep-
nsrians. The Presbyierians are divided
into the Old School. She New School, Cnua-
bsrland, United and Associate Reformed.
The Quakers are Orthodox and Hick@
site. So the Methodist church is EplsoeDsl.
Protestant and, Wesleyan. But ths Ratter
church IS also divided. unlike other dananl-
nations, by political boundaries into the
a. II. South and the n. q. Narsh. Besidea
this boundary division we have another
divnloH ct the ehnreh in Tho Saaihern states
which aiay he called e.sher spaiisuap' or
Observation-Disclosures divlsfon aeeordsnr to
race. TEE Methodist Church South iae a
dAdnet erg4nization for IL s8lETsd at.n-
kefs
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-01-28

The evening Posi- says that the lord
chancellor Of England is reaping large
pecuniary profits from the powers con-
ferred upon him BY an act Of parliament
allowing him to dispose Of certain church
hyiugs. During the four years since the
act was passed he has sold ninety-three hv-
ings, ten Of them for $1,000 apiece. The
prince Of Wales last year made an invest
ment paying $1,000 for a certain living.
The total Of these sales Is reported at
$s75, 600.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-01-28

Yesterday the city treasurer paid the first
and fourth district police. To-day the
police Of the second and third districts will
be paid.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-01-28

Bills Of exchange. promissory notes. bills
Of lading, dray receipts. bank checks, and
al kinds Of commercial printing neatly ex.
ecuted at Che RRFUBuoAN Office, No. 81 st.
Chazles street.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-01-28

JUDeE BUsrEEp. The Mobile Register Of
the 10th makes the following report Of the
condition of this gentleman:
We are very glad to learn that Judge
Busteed is rapidly improving, and may soon
be expected to resume his seat upon the
bench. He Is reported to have expressed
determination to hold court at an early
day, if he has to do it in the Battle house.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-01-28
VOLUME 1.
ADJUSTMENTS.
TOADEA1x OF MUSIC.

u ST. CHARLES STREET
,,oNDAY NIGHT, january n, and every
MY night till further notice -
GRAND VARIETY COMBlEATI0N;
rEsS nd N B LILY EN- ERsON, First appearance this
ssson al the CIsINETOP SISTERS. Ihe new
IA oriS1paI 8urlesque of the BLACK ANDTAH
CONVENTION. Every night and Saturday
1aNo
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-01-28
AATUsEMENTs TINS DAY.

ACADEMY OF MUsIO.-The Varieties Com.
pany in entire change of programme, introducing
all the sensations of the day.
VARIETIES THEATRE--Joseph Jefferson in
the burlesque Of "Mazeppa," and as Mr. GOlghtly
in " Lend Me Five Shillings."
ST, CHARLES THBATRE.-Edwin forrest as
The Gladiator"
NEW OPERA HOUSE.-Meyerbeer's Grand
Opera in five acts. The Huguenots."
CRESCENT CITY MUSEUM.-l0 and 42 st.
Charles street, open day and evening, with immense
collection Of animals birds, and curiosities
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-01-28

Important Election Order iu Alabama.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-01-28

THE PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-01-28

FROM WASHINGTON
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-01-28
Yew OrIeatts 8epllblifatt.

OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE UNITED STATES.
OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE CITY Of NEW ORLEANS
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-01-28

PROCEEDINGS OF SOUTHERN CONVENTIONS.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-01-28

report, was telegrspbed when submitted
was adopted by forty eight TO twenty-ssyen.
An afternoon session was held to eau,-
plete the list of collectors Of the special
tax fFS''A~
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-01-28

THE ONLY ONE IN THE UNITED STATES.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-01-28
Knaeked Down and Robbed.

Augustus Noise, q young man, was re-
turning to his home on Dorgenois street az
= late hour Sunday night when, while near
the junction Of EsplanRde street, he was
met.by two men who in passing Dealt him
Heavy blow on the head with some sort OF
instrument, telling him to the ground, and
for the time rendering him insensible. The
men then proceeded to rob him Of thirty
dollars In city currency, 3 gold watch ana
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-01-28

RIvER NEWS, MARKETS. ETC.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-01-28
BY TELEGRAPH.

FROM WASHINGTON
THE PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS.
Important Election Order ia Alabama.
PROCEEDINGS OF SOUTHERN CONVENTIONS.
Latest News from Europe.
RIVER NEWS, MARKETS, ETC.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-01-28

THE ONLY ONE IN THE UNITED STATES.
First Time In New Orleans.
sIcSoR LoTTI takcs the pleasure to announce
"a the citizens OF New Orleans that he viii give
ssr;ss Of Twelve Grand Operas commencing
"wednesday, February 8, 1e0s.
qha following eminent Artists will appear
Prims Bonna-MARIE FREDERICI.
CLARA LANG.
SOPHIA ZIUBA.
Tenor-FRANz HIMMER.
--SIGNOR LoTTL
R.ritone-HEINRIOH STEINHKE.
Basso-JosEPH wEINLICH.
ANTON GRAFF.
The following Grand Operas will be produced;
martha" faust" " Magic Flute" Frei-
,chutE," Fra Diavolo," "stradella,' "Massa-
nlellop Daughter of the Regiment " "Fidelio,"
Full Chorus and Orchestra.
wM. GRosoURTH,
Musical Director.
PRICES OF ADMISsIO N.-The management
has nut the prices 50 low as to give everybody
chance to see the Grand German Opera;
P,oscenium Boxes, Eight Seats. 90
Dress "
PArQnette...... W
Paroustte, Boxes. Fozr Seats. 90
Dress Circle, Boxes, four Seats. ............ 90
Family Circle SO
The sale Of Season Tickets, only for the first Six
Ei.hts. will commence On TUESDAY MORNING,
January %, and will close on FRIDAY, the 3lst
Tho sale Of Tickets for Single Nights will begin
SATURDAY, February l. at Mr.. GRCNEWALDS
Nssic Store, and at the Box Once of the National
Theatre Fl. G2AU,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-01-28

The report of Dr. George w. Dirmeyer
secretary of the board of health, shows that
ing Sunday morning at six o'clock, were
only ntnety-hYe. There was one of cholera,
none of yellow fever, eight were stillborn,
which reduces the actual number of deaths
to eighty-seven. Only three deaths occurred
from fevers of every nature. Ten died of
consumption. This is a remarkably small
latiou of 225,OOO.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-01-28
In True sleIllnn atrIe.

Lieutenant Madden, of the second dis.
trict, reports that about six o'clock Satllr-
day evening serious afTray occurred on St.
Philip street, during which, in true Siciian
style, one Miguel Juaune was stabbed lust
above the right hip, it is supposed by one
R. Giraud, who, together with other parties,
was arrested. The wounded man was CON
veyed to his residence and received prompt
medical attention. His physician pro-
nounCed the wounds danpnrous
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-12-30
WHEELER & WILSON

CyACK COATS FOR SPRING, go to
- WIN. N. SMITH cos.