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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-10-29
TEN We sc e.
GENERAL FORREST ON HIS MUSCLE.

MEspHIs. Oct 28.-General Forrest. in a
letter 10 Gen. E. Fl. Shackelford of New Ha.
ven, Conn, which appears in the city papers,
denounces Gen. Judson Fitzpatrick in unmeas-
ured terms, and refers him to Gen. BaziI, Duke
of Louisville, who will receive any rommuni-
cation which Fitzpatrick may deem proper to
send. The letter refers to remarks made by
IIaa frinlr
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MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.

There has been some discussion on the
pal officers can properly be held on the 18th
and 18th inst. The point made is that the
law of the last legislature has never been re-
pealed, and is, therefore. still in force; and
that there is no other authority under which
an election for municipal officers can be held.
These assumptions are founded in error.
There is precisely the same authority for
holding municipal elections as for any others.
If it is asserted that none of the laws of the
legislature of 1866 have ever been re-
pealed, the proposition would be true, but
entirely impractical. In spite of the fact
that those laws are rightfully in force, they
are, in fact, nullifed by the intervention of
the superior power of the United States. The
whole scheme of reconstruction is legally.
void; but practically, it is enforced by an
authority which it would be idle to dispute.
The only way to defeat it is to use the Irivi-
lege of voting against it, as far as that privi-
lege remains to us.
In regard to municipal elections there can
be no doubt that these will be just as valid
as the elections for State and parish officers,
to be held at the same time. The order of
Gen. Buchanan, under which all these elec-
tons are to be held validates the article of
the Dryades street Constitution providing for
the election of certain officers. The last
amendment to the reconstruction law author
lied the conventions to provide for such cleo
tons, and, in pursuance of that amendment,
Gen. Buchanan issued his order. In order
to ascertain what elections are provided for
by the Constitution we must look to that doc
ument. Accordingly we find in article 154,
the following: In order to establish aucivil
government as required by act of Congress
passed March 23d, 1867, an election
shall be held at the same time and place at
which the Constitution is submitted for rati-
fcation, for all State, parish and municipal
officers" etc. This settles the point. 1t is
under this clause, and the order of General
Buchanan, that all the elections for public
officers are to be held, and no distinction can
be made between them. 1t is to be hoped,
therefore, that the parish convention, if that
body decide to make nominations, will give us
good city ticket Even if we are beaten on the
Constitution, we shall still have the strength
to preserve the city government from the
grasp Of the plunderers and sharpers who are
conspiring to seize it.
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The primary elections on Thursday night
were by far the largeA ever held in New
Orleans. This fact is encouraging, inasmuch
as it indcatess lively interest in theapproach-
ing contest on the part of the voting popula-
ton. The people are becoming aroused to
the momentous nature Of the issues which are
presented to them, and seem to be fully re-
solved to make every effort to avert the calan-
tiles which would flow from the consumma-
ton of radical schemes and prospects. The
convention which is to meet this evening will
consider the question of local nominations.
This is point surrounded with difficulties
and perplexities, and on which there are many
arguments to be adduced on either side. There
can be no doubt that the general feeling, as ex-
pressed by the State convention, was at one.
time against participating in the elections ex-
cept to the extent Of voting against the Consti-
tuition. There is just as little doubt
that this feeling has lately undergone much
modification and that, at present, there is a
disposition to take advantage of every method
of thwarting the schemes of the vagrant and
mendicant carpet-baggers. The defeat of
the Constitution is the first and main object
with everybody. The next object is to pre-
vent the government of the State and the
city from falling into the hands of the asso-
ciates of Conway and Baker. 1t is to be pre-
sumed that the convention will represent the
general feeling of the community, and that,
therefore, it will do its best to harmonize
these two important objects. In the first
place, it should proclaim the unqualified hos
tility of the Democratic party to the infamous
Dryades street Constitution, and this declara-
ton should be made in such form as to be
binding on all applicants for nominations.
The first consideration, in discussing
the claims of candidates, should be
their opinions and position on this
question. The convention should decline
to admit any one as entitled to recognition
unless his opposition to the Dryades street
Constitution be guaranteed in some unequiv-
ocal form. After this, of course, wise dis
candidates. We must have men in whom the
public confde-men who, if they are elected,
will devote their time and abilities to those
reforms which are SO urgently needed-men
of honesty, intelligence and industry. We
want pure parish and city administration as
contrast with the system which has filed the
City Hall with corruption, and which has
ruined our municipal reputation. A ticket 50
constituted can be elected in spite of all the
efforts of the "trooly loil" plunderers and
Adventures.
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n. pnsortuosfs Nicsraguan expedition. After
~ jucklssS venture he returned TO George seo %
entered upon ~ st.dy Of the law - un''' ~ y
vae epeneed when the late var broke OUT 1e
ssnoussd he Union aide Of that question. ana carly
TOOK op anna n defense Of what he no doubt con;
scientiousy believed to be the right. he entered
The military service hrst IS = captain OIs
rapidly rose to the position OF colonel. IA
this ca,eoity he vas employed Ia Tennessee
for come time. and afterward In Kentucky. some
three ysars ago he married young lay q
r Rou<eeau. Soon afterwsrd be was promoted
to the rank Of briesdier general, and was In com
mand Of this poss for some months. Az an omcer
and a. . man he was euinently popular. no
charge affecting his honor was ever heard. no I'M
imitation upon his courage was ever bresthed. no
Complaint of unfsirness injustice, or even preja-
dice was ever made against him. He WAS kind
hearted, noble-souled gentlemen, whom al a.
acquaintance. He leaves young wife aud TWO
infant children to mourn his untimely loss.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-04-04

PoLIrIcAL.-The radicals of Rspides parish
have, it seems. nominated a full ticket for all
Offices. These nominations. las we learn from the
Alexandra Democrat. are as follows:
For senator George Y Kelso, (. m. G., and ex-
delegate to the black and tan. Representatives
Harry Lott, +. m. c., and barber; Samuel E.
Quincy, (. IN. c. and ex-delegate to the black and
tan William Smith Colhoun. white Niger and ex-
owner Of one thousand niggers. District Judge
John 0rsborn, negro blanc, born in North Caro-
lima, raised ard reared In Rapides. ex.superin.
tendent Of public education In this parish, ne
lawyer, J. p, etc. etc. James Henry Clay Bar
low, brevet Niger, born in AvoyeIles, ike the
lawyer reared and raised in Rapides; ex-dstrict
attorney and ex-provost judge and counselor for
the fret Confederate provost marshal, who ruled
in Alexandria during the hot days of the rebel
lion." Shern-Abram j. Sypher, white, the
present incumbent, being the military appointee
of the late Philip l, duke Of Orleans. Clerk of
the district CONTROVERSIES X. Hawley, planter,
from Connecticut, and sub-contractor on route
5000. Recorder-Alphonse Baltic, T. m. c., q
native Of Rapides, but resident of Shreveport.
Assessor-Joseph Smith, freedman. aud no rela-
tive Of the Mormon prophet. Coroner-John De-
Lacey, white Niger, and grand miscegenator Of
the land OF Rapides.
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The following order was promulgated yester

The following order was promulgated yester-
day:
HEADQUARTERS. DIsrarcr OF LOUISIANA
New Orleans, La, March 30, 1868.
Special Orders No. s.
II is with profound sorrow that the major gene
raj commanding announces to the troops of this
district. the death OF Brevet Brigadier Den. Louis
ID. Watkins. U. 8. army, lieutenant colonel twen-
tieth intantry which occurred the 25th instant,
at O'Clock A. n, after very short Illness.
Gen. Watkins entered the army a. first lieuten.
ant in the second (now the ffth) cavalry, May
l4th, 1861 was appointed captain July l7th,
1867, and ordered to Louisville, Ky. He was ap-
pointed colonel Of the sixth Kentucky volunteer
cavalry, January 18th, 1863 and served In Tennes-
see. where he was commissioned brigsdier general
OF volunteers for distinguished bravery, June 24th
ls64.
bis services were rewarded by brevet commis-
sioDs Of major, lieutenant colonel and brigsdier
general in the regular army for gallant and dis
tinguished conduct"
When the army was reorganized he was an.
pointed lieutenant colonel Of the twentieth infsn-
try, July 18th, 1866. and assumed command of bis
regiment. which he retained until few DAYS
prIor TO his death.
By command of Brevet Major General r. G.
Buchanan: GEoRGE BALpEY
Let Lisut. ,oth infantry. A. d. O., A A. A en-
We ind the following remarks concerning the
late Gen. Watkins In the Louisville Courier Of
Wednesday:
Oar community was surprised and shocked ct
the intelligence given in the special dispatches Of
the Courier yesterday, Of the unexpected death
Of Gen. L. d. Watkins. at New Orleans, on Sun.
day last. Only few days ago letters were re-
ceived from him BY friends in this city, in which
be spoke Of his health being excellent. The tele-
graph informs us that be died OF Congestion.
Gen. Watkins vas q native Of the South. and
was entered At West Point at m early age, where
he remained for some yesrs. but. We believe, did
Lot remain long enough to graduate He returned
10 his Southern home, and went with Walker On
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-04-04

If a man chooses to sell goods only to peo-
pie with blue eyes or light hair, he has per-
feet right to limit his business to such a class
of customers. Ifhe chooses to entertain or to
accept the company of only white people, or
of negroes alone, he has the same right 1t is
aquestion which every person has the right to
settle for himself He may decide the point
wisely, or he may decide it fooiishly; but it is
none of the business of government to force
him to act one way or the other. The Black
Crook Constitution takes this right from the
person and transfers it to the State, or rather
to the alliance of mendicant carpet-baggers
and negroes, who impudently claim to be the
State. This is a specimen of what the radicals
mean by liberty.
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If the Dryades street Constitution is adop-
ted hotel-keepers will be forced to admit
negroes to their tables, in spite of the pro-
tests of their white patrons. They will be
deprived of the right Of conducting their
business in accordance with their own wishes
and interests; but win be compelled to do
what viii surely ruin their trade. Every man
engaged in this kind of business, and every
person that has occasion to patronize public
house, has direct personal interest in de-
feating the radical unconstitutional Constitu-
ton.
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STOCKS

Il makes our mouth water to read paragraph
Ike the following, which we find In the Mobile
Register Of Thursday:
PonPAxo, Er CETERA-The smack Haley. .
day or two since, brought up from East Pass.
Florida. about four hundred fne pompsno. Some
three weeks ago the Challenge. Captain Fulton.
brought two or three hundred from Tampa, but
"scotch JIM has the honor Of putting on our
market the first catch Of the season from the
waters adjacent to Mobile. The ne plus ubrd Of
piscine delicscies was eagerly gobbled up. at 81
most fabulous prices, ~ soon ~ Il appeared on
the stalls.
Last night the smack Helen @. O., Capt. Warren.
brought up Gne fare Of red snsppsrs.
There is prodiRious run Of small Dish over 10
the flats, and the fishermen are having 6ne time.
Indeed. there seems to be . general disposition
among the nnIy tribes to get u before Easter.
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By reference to advertisement, published else
where il viii be seen that Messrs. Smith a Leefe
are again to be found at their old stand, No. III
Gravier street, transactng, as formerly, real
estate, stock and general auction business. We
commend them to the readers of the CRESCENT as
gentlemen Of thoroughly reliable business habits.
and who will be certain to discharge faithfully
any duties intrusted to them.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-04-04

The representative of the Choctaws, Creek
Usage and Camsnche tribes. fifty in number, who
are now sojourning in the city. will entertain
visitors at the Fair Grounds tomorrow by one Of
their national games Of base ball and some Of
their peculiar Dances To all Of rs whose notions
of the aborigines are derived from Fennimore
Cooper only, this opportunity of seeing the gen.
uine red man in all bis glory becomes an attrsc.
tive one.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-04-04

TIE UNCONSTITUTIONAL CoSsrIrUrIoS.-wel like
the pluck of Bissot, editor of the Alexandra
Democrat. In his last issue he says
The white men of Rapides send greetings 70
their. brethren Of New Orleans, and beg them to
be Of good cheer, Old Rapides and her white
yeomanry are at work and will do their duty
noby Rspides will vote down the infamous Con-
stitution. But then they expect grand victory
eyes Of the whole State are upon the white men
Of New Orleans. Their majority against the
Constitution must be immense. Courage brave
brethren in grand cause Keep moving On
with the good work
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The attention Of capitalists and the public in
general is respectfully directed to the great sale
of mortgage notes and drafts which will be made
to-day at u O'Clock n. by G. DeFeriet auctioueer,
ct the Merchants and Auctioneers' Exchange, by
order Of the Crescent City Bank.
Mr.. DeFeriet will also offer at the same place
and hour, the following list Of stocks for account
of said bank:
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Miss Ewsli. near Marshall, Texas, was shot
lately by some unknown scoundreI. The wound
is not expected to prove fatal, though in the
head. No trace of the perpetrator of this out
rage is yet discovered.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-04-04

MASS MEkTNG IN BATON RoUGE.-The Gazette
of Thursday says that q mass meeting of the
Democratic party is to be held to-day (saturday.)
Adds the Gazette:
The most feasible plan for defeating the pro-
posed State Constitution viii come up among the
prominent subjects to be discussed BY the speak
era who are to address the meeting.
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JERRY BlAsK.--A Washington dispatch of the

3lst says:
The impeachment managers profess to have dis
covered the true reason for Judge Blacks with
drawal from the defense Of the president ia the
present trial. IL appears that during the presi.
dental term Of Mr.. Lincoln, certain parties, dis
satisfied with his course, thought of bringing in
articles Of impeachment against him in the house
of Representatives. They requested Judge Black
20 give them bis opinion on the subject, which he
did in an elaborate document. In this opinion he
took the same ground on the subject of impeach-
ment Of the president as is now occupied by the
majority OF the House of Representatives. The
managers on the part Of the House have come ia
possession OF this document, and would have used
il against Black had he acted as the presidents
counsel. This it is alleged, is the true reason for
ms Withdrawing.
Another report is that the president became
jealous Of Mr.. Black after the authorship of the
presidential messages was attributed to the latter
gentleman.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-04-04

W. \. .A0dgson,
Auor1oNEEE AND APPRAISER
once No. ~ Commere,.I Place.

Having taken Commission. prepared 70 naks Sales q
PUBLIC AUCTION OF REAL ESTATE. City. Suburban
or Country; also OUTDOOR SALES Of every Descriptions
and would respectfully solicit OF NEMBERs or THs
BAR, ADMINISTRATORS. EXECUTORS. SFNDICs
AssIGNEEs and others. SUCCESSION and syNDIo
SALES, SALES or BANKRUPT ErTATEsl SALES
or MERCHANDISE and PRODUCE. In Store. Ware
house. Press on fhipbcsrd. or In Bond; SALES or,
DAMAGED COTTON. and CARGO SALES, Sales o.
Account Of Underwriters whom may Concern. PORr
WARDEN SALES, SALES OF STOCKS and SoRIP
HOUSEHOLD and OFFICE FURNITURE, LIVE STOCK
etc., etc. etc
In addition 10 his experience Of the last nine yesr
with Col j. b. WALTON IN the bus he possesses
the advans Of having the assistance and expesncs
Messrs GREEN ELDER. On the same ofHce long end
fsvorabiy known REAL ESTATE AGENTS. thus e..
sbling him entire satisfaction those Who maj
employ his services Appraiser In making Sales AID
trusts hs may be favored with shave OF public
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-04-04

As win be read in another column, Mr.. E. g..
wurtzbureer, for many years connected with the
eheriis Office in this parish, il candidate for the
Office of sheriff Of the criminal court
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-04-04

At the annual meeting of the stockholders. held
Saturday, Messrs. John Hill. J. v. Durable. I. J
Sparks and d. G. Monitor were elected directors
Of the Baton Rouge, Crosse Tete aud Opelousa.
Railroad Company Baton Rouge Advocate.
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OLD RED.--Ths Alexandra Democrat, of We'd
nesday, says: ,taIse
The river is very high and very near full banks.
The rise from last Wednesday morning to Sunday
morning has been extraordinary aud unprece-
tented. In that time IL has gone up steadily one
inch an hour. Since Sunday this rise has de-
creased, but for the present very high stage Is
still rising very fast, at least half inch an hour.
All the boats from above report il falling.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-04-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Jefferson Davis left New York for
Montreal on the 9th ult.
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Long connected with the District Courts efficient
Clerk suggested by many worthy and competent to m
the Office Of CLERK Of the proposed sEyE III DISTRICT
COURT and his friends would suggest his nomination BY
the Democratic Nominating conventioa
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-04-04

colcred man from this city died in Baton
Rouge Of small pox few days ago.
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n CHARLES THEsrER-Eneseement Of Mr. and Mrs.
Watkinf-"Pioncer Patriot'Sheep In VOLTS Jlothing"
ACADEMY or MUSIC-Dramatc and Variety Entertain
nent-"Tnree Erssn-Songs. ballots. burlssques,
strcst-W oDderful living and natural curiostss
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The public are cautioned against trading for The same
the shove reward Il for the Of the money!
CH. JUMONvILLE.
rex Orleans March g. lsea Cashier.
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MOBILE RAcEs.-The Register of Thursday
Gays that NcMahon galloped round the track for
the $500 purse, and then gives the following sum-
mary:
THrRD DAy-wednesdsy, April l. Post Stake two. mile
heat for all sges-f25 entrance the Club adding 500
III q. Moore's h Prfrateer. years OIL ey Light
ming dam n nnie Farrow. BY shamrock - -.
p. B. Patterson's b. b Rogsseas years old BY
Commodore. dam Nots Prizes. By sst johnson. 2
Engin-sr, dam Kate shelby. Observation-Disclosures. 8
X S0s, n,,,s
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lat quarter LIST half lst n,rs heat
ssessd ss s.;....... So So ia .ss. SIX 81
sA.r D.r-P.ss $500 Nile hs.ssssst three in Eve, for
1T. @ Noore's b. c xeMahon. years old BY Lex
ington, dam by imp. 1orkshirs. Observation-Disclosures q
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ssrsee supp,emsns for regular Ce.ner-
eial Article.
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Clerk suggested by many worthy and competent al
the ofce Of CLERK Of the proposed sEyE tn DISTRICT
COURT and his friends would suggest his nomination BY
the Democratic Nominating Convention
.ucCyeSian Saddles at SIS Each.
goo MCCLELLAN SADDLES AT IS EACH,
AT CHEAT 3ARGAIEs.
For sale at the above very Low Price BY
s. B. CHURCHILL 4 BRO.
Between foydrss and Lafayette
Headquarters,
FIFTH MILITARY DISTRICT,
orrrcz OF sEcsrrAns ron crvrr ArrArns.
New Orleans, La, Msrcn 80. 1865.
crRcuIAR no. III
In compliance With Special Orders No s. Current Series.
sion At the following named places in the city New or
sI:.xs sSa- ss az $, Cs.,l.. street. -, .
Third wad-Citg q u Room No L
Fs W"rd~csrnsr Orleans and scosbss ssrss '''''
xth wmd-Kc "a Gsllssn street. opposite y. 3. Mint
Eighth wsri-Cofner Msrrsy street i' and Levss
Ninth wsd-No II Montegut street, between koreau and
Tenth ws.s-yo. lss Prysani. street.
9ass hour i,sn I A !. g y 4 and from g
ROBERT CHANDLER,
Captain Asst Secretary for Civil Affairs
Z5ssnsermanns
JEWELLERY MANUFACrORY
AND
sILvERWARE MANDATORY
-ARE At
NOS. "a AND % CANAL STREET.
Orders for Fine JeweIry Medals Presentation Plate
Promptly and Carefully Executed.
REPAIRING PUscTUALLY ATTENDED TO.
Watches repaired adjusted and regulated By the very best
zIMMERMANN's.
% and % Canal street.
Read THIS Certificate.
HOME EVIDENCE FOR
GREY JACKET BITrERs.
NEW ORLEANS. JANUARY 1. lss.
Mssrs. BARNETT LION. MspufActursu Of .aREy
JACKET BrrTERs:p
oxszs-Ths undsrsignsd having used the
GREY JACKET BITTERS
During the past two years. take pleasure IN sssyns 70 then
vslus.
| Capt L ". COOPER
Ospk WEbTERFIELn
THOMAS O. HEKKDor
FRANK A. BARTLETT
Hon A ". WALKER
n "a M m u
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Saddles at SIS Each.

600 MCCLELLAN SADDLES AT ss EACH,
AT GREAT BARGAINS.
For sale at the above very Low Price BY
s. B. CHURCHILL Il Bro,
No 81 fchoupitoulas street,
Between Poydras and Lafayette.
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a bssyy stock Of smvERwARE JEWELLERY and ORA.
morps on hand a A y. eRIsWOLD a cos, corner
lanai and Royal streets Also such useful artcle- "a
Clocks Brorxes. Nants Orn-msnt~ Work Roxs@ Wr,,ns
pesk Dressing Gases spectscss CUTLERY ans And IN.
tois, tor sale at extremely iow prices - -
A. b. GRlSWOLD A CO..
Corner Canal and Row Al .fra.fx
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TEE ACTS OF THE LAST LEGIsLiYunp.
Hed and begun The zsb January 1851 m the city oNsy
oss.nA library esnpists without this valuable