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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-01-12

MIR. Dnrant's organ in this city, which has
his name at its head as a candidate for gov.
ernor Of this slate, loses no opportunity to
traduce the character of the ablest aud most
devoted Republicans of this state, because
of their inability to worship at the shrine of
Mr.. Durant and the Tribune There has
been no desire manifested anywhere to re-
call the many blunders and political sins of
Mr.. Durant until he, through his own organ,
commenced war of personal abuse against
men infinitely his superiors In every quality
that makes the patriot aud the man of
honor. AS early as December, 1864, one of
the best men that ever lost his life in the
cause of his countryside martyr Dostie-
understood the true character of the Trib.
sass's present candidate for governor, and
thus speaks Of him, in closing letter to
distinguished member Of congress:
But fear, my dear sir, that the length
Of this letter may tire you. l have written
hurriedly, aud therefore incoherently. Let
the patriotism and earnestnesa Of INV heart
compensate for my deficiency Of style.
have written more in spirit of sorrow
than in anger. My aim has been nothing
to eXtenuate nor aught to set down in NAL
ice ; but / have considered it-my duty as a
good citizen to u&hRsk the conduct Of one
who has immodestly and unjustly sought TO
thrust himself before the country as the
only consistent Union and free state man of
Louisiana, aud thus sought TO injure the
glorious cause of loyalty aud restoration
under our new constitution. How far he will
succeed In his mischisvous and disloyal
practices, or In bis efforts to control the
politics Of this state, remains to be seen.
With regard to the amount of his success at
distance, where lie 10 not known, can
not prophecy. But for the people Of Lou
isiana l can safely say that they have no
confidence in his political integrity or
wisdom.
With high regard, am, very respectfully,
yours, A. p. DOSTIE.
p S.-While closing the above letter a
number Of additional documents have come
into my possession, throwing further light
upon Durant's record, which shall, If
necessary, make the subject of another
letter. A.P.D.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-01-12
The NEW Or,enn. weupn,,ean


Is for sale in New Orleans by the follow
ting dealers:
G. G. D. Hole, No. 81 Exchange Alley.
A. Simon, No. IS Baronne street.
Geo. Ellis, Old Levee street, opposite the
POstofice.
Edward Baker, st. Charles Depot, under
the St. Charles Hotel.
James Ennis, bookstore, Pontchartrain
Railroad Depot, Third District.
Geo. N. Raymond, News Depot, Postoffice
hnilding
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-01-12

SALE adsTONED. - The fine mansion,
ground, rt general furniture situated on
DE corn If Canal and Marais streets,
torB,eTly 9ased by Mr. 7. P. May, were not
solo , Friday, in consequence of no bid
baT'lg been offered on the dwelling and
lotf as ajgh as the appraised value. The
proI ~ sill again be placed on sale, and
tie ne sud conditions published in due
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-01-12

A FIRST CLASS FURNITURE SToRE.-lIr. j.
B. Hubbard, who has been established for
many years at the corner of Rampant and
Perdido streets, is now offering induce
ments to housekeepers or those 10 want of
furniture of any kind that can not fail to
attract their attention. His stock is new,
finely finished, and very complete, and he is
offering it at prices little if any above cost
With an immense stock on hand, which cost
in the aggregate over one hundred and fifty
thousand dollars, he is prepared to meet the
requirements of any purchaser. Mr.. Hub
bard has established for himself name for
the highest prohity in all his dealings, and
his customers can depend upon his goods
being fully as good as they are represented
to be. His establishment is the best place
the city at which to select complete
outfit for house. Do not fail to give him
a call before buying anywhere else.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-01-12

A NV PARTY.-It was rumored last
night on st. Charles street that Flanders,
of Brooklyn, Durant, of Washington, Gut
Ter and Crane, of Louisiana, had formed a
new political party to control the Offices Of
this state. The last named gentleman, Mr..
Crane, although emineatly fit Gin his own
opinion) for being chief Justice or attorney
general of the United States, will modestly
content himself with the Office of state tax
collector Of the first district of this city, an
Office from which he was unceremoniousiy
dismissed by Governor Hahn in 1864, for
reasons then fOolishly supposed to be good
BY the free state party of Louisiana.
With this new political combination,
composed of such practical and consistent
gentlemen as Flanders, Dnrant, Cutler,
Crane & Co., the Republican party Of this
state will have 10 contend. Let US hope
that in right there is might
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-01-12

House. FURNISHING GooDs At AUCTION
Particular attention is called to the sale 10
take place tomorrow, Monday, the 18th
instant at Il o'clock A. NJ, Of the well
stocked house furnishing store of Oscar
Jordy, bankrupt. on Claiborne between
Common and Palmyra streets. Messrs, c.
E. Girardey & Co. request us to state that
the sale is perenptory, and without limit,
HOusekeepers, dealers, ETC., would find it
to their advantage to attend The sale.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-01-12

We copy from the Globe the following
extract from the reply Of General Butler 10
Mr.. Brooke Of New York in relation to
military expenses at the South
The gentleman seems to be anxious upon
she subject Of expenditure for transpOrta-
ton IA the South. What, sir, are the bills
run ap for transportation ia the South I
will tell him. One Of the expenses Ia re-
construction from which we propose to re-
lievo the people OF the South Is shown BY
the billf hold in my hand. It Il an official
copy Of bill rendered BY the chief OF POI
lice Of New Orleans TO the city treasurer
for services after the murder of the mem
bers Of he convention, which was paid
ClosrRorAana OzR41R, CErx HAnx,
. SeN 0risaus. November u. 1851.
l0spSl
OFE1aE or GaxER ov RaaacH.
hnB OSsRnRs august 10 ktd8 5
. City Of New 0rleaes to Thouas E.
Adams, DR..
aFor cash paid for hauling foriy-six
loads Of dead aud wounded from around
Mechanics Institute lo the station houses,
ct tbres dollars, 8l8sH
That is The way the unrecorsirueled
rebels talk about the dead And dying MUIR
aarea Uni0n men. FOrfyaix loads Of
dead and wunnded ~ A general upon the
battlefield eoahis his dead az So many
salasn beines. This chiel of pnllea charged
sef IS own slaliafurs as weai4 Q csye1-
Far tir q lOad 81 Ellh, Tor is4r t
ESQ a. H'ad sFs aRase
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-01-12
WHAT CHgAP COTTON COST.

The Chicago Post says it is far more i'm
portant to the negroes and the country of
large that reconstruction should be estab-
lished upon basis of eternal right and in-
partial justice than that the present years
cotton crop should be the largest on record.
The immense and cheap crops Of the South.
grown by slave labor, have proved enor-
mously expensive to both sections-to the
slaveholding planters and to the Northern
manufacturer. We want no more of the
cheap cotton that costs civil war of four
years, millions Of lives, billions of dollars,
and an incredible amount of misery and
suffering. Every bale of slave-raised cot
ton has actually proved more destructive
to the nation than if it had been gun-cotlon
and had all gone off simultaneously in one
grand explosion.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-01-12

Bills of exchange, promissOry notes, bills
of lading, dray receipts, bank checks, and
all kinds of commercial printing neatly OK.
ccuted at the REPUBLICAN, office, No. 81 St.
Charles street.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-01-12

Ian OF Cry PRoPERTY.-Aessrs. u e.
q lrdey u Co. have our thanks for llIho-
graph plans of city property which will
be offered by that firm at auction on Mon
DAY goth instant, The plans were pre-
pared by W. Il. Bell, Esq, our talented
Sits. s,,r-1.H,t.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-01-12
Durnnt Don't Like yankee soldlers.

mn U0aA 1-A1o n atNAte sOANItFs'
When the heart of every true Union man
thrilled with joy to see the welcome
blue coats frequenting our streets, Durant
coldly and heaTtlessly said 81 hate the
very sight of a soldier to me it is emblem
attic OF tyranny and despotism."-A. p.
DOstie
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-01-12
Look Out for the winter season.

TWO SHOWS IN ONE DAY, AND GRAND
GALA NIGHT ON SUNDAY.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-01-12

Saturday NOOa. Night, azd Sunday, Jauu-
AIRY H and II,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-01-12

i1siIGEous NOTICES. n. j. Brake
,rsa will preach at Dr.. Newman's church
A. N. at IL o'clock.
lev. Mr.. Plumb will preach at the Com
gational church, corner of Prytania and
-s iope streets, this morning at II o'clock
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-01-12
RULES IN BANKRUPTCY,
ADoPTED BY THE
HON. T. II. DURELH.

Judge Orthe United States District Court,
Together with list of the United States Judicial
Officers Of the State, and the Act of the Legislature
dividing the State into Congressional Districts has
Just boon published at the REPUBLICAN Once. and
is now ready for delivery.
Price, b0o ly2dp
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-01-12

The only Theatre in the South heated By Raymond,s
Hot Water Chambers, dfusing grateful
warmth through the auditorium, enabling ladies
and children to visit the th atre in the coolest
weather. and attend the AOADEMY'S FAMILY
REUNIONS with all the advantages and com.
forts of the HOME PARLOR.
TIM GREAT VARIETY COMPANY in an entire
change Of programme, introducing all the sen.
sations of the day. jail
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-01-12

ATTORNEYS AT LAW.
B. L. LYNCH.
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW.
Omee No. so ST. Charles street.
issly New oEloans
PLANOHARD-
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT FLAW
Has Removed to
No; 9e CastomhOuse street, near Royal.
ial Ina
ROBERr Al. SHANNON
ATTORNEY AND ooUNsELoR AT Law.
OoaIt q Sis,ms, United States Com
H4........"... ExchanKe AIiey.......,....84
NEW ORLEANS.
Claims against the Unitod States Gorsrumeut aer
tended to and collected with Promptness and dis
p9tch. no2s 6m
H c. vARNoTH. If. pEASE.
WARMoTM a. DEANE.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW.
Corner CuRtorshouss and Royal streets.
Ocl NEW ORLEANS.
JOHN Z. HOLLAND
ATTORNEY AND coUNsELoR AT Law.
Unltsd States oomHaIasiOner.
a&...........ExoHAEGE ALLEY. 90
ResidsnOs-Eo. 70 Hospital street spl7 's7Iy
}. HAwKIss IS. FrsR.
HA wilkins a FxsH-
ATTORNEYS AND ooUEsnLoRs AT LAW,
Ne. 10 commerefal Place,
sssam NEW ORLEANS.
HEgRK q. oAsTELLAEoa.
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
Ne, last Peter stress,
BSsR POntaIba BuiidiuS4
HEKRT @. DIBRLE,
ATTORNEY AND oOuNsELoR AT LAW.
No. 70 commereIai PHAee.
iHask oneeS
s. BmLpKx. IL RxrprN.
g 81 j. L. BELDER-
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
No. 20 s. CHARLES Street,
NEW ORLEANS.
Strict attention 70 81 Owl and Criminal business
IN tho Stats and United Statas Courts auat Ry
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-01-12
sd fa Dan Pd;Es haAAk3Iin sSAsiS =
FOR RENT.

WDHe IRENE-ONfft HALF OF IA
VI Iosaaee House, containing Parlori N
koom5 Two bedrooms ions large. iS1lg: W VIZ
smaller, Kitchen and feFv ute HoOn, Nooo N
ale1lee good We'll and Gihteru. Mouse elllse,sI
fafn ehel ready Tor Housekeeping. except eissil'
and bed iiuen. hguse aituats near the centre
lots Urge EfcNnda 81 agonne hilec win ~ n
oInaineutn trees, abr ibhzfF, and piants o. dissd
s.rsa & la1ufe on the premises, or Of L, y ~
hirst Jnetica's Gcurt Room. or Of j, n. hossaSr n
Of Gired street.. transportation ONCE. Rent b
e7eel y. -
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-01-12
THE NOMINATING CONVENTION,

Hon 7. W. Conway, president of the
state nominating convention OF the he
publican party OF The state of Louisiana,
desires Us to give notice to delegates
al the convention will assemble on
" lay evening, the 1Ssh instant, at
yen o'clock, at Mechanics Institute.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-01-12
R0ARDINA.

MIRA. 1EAJAMnN OART~-WynOW or
1AAl4to NJ Dart respectfully informs her friends
Norfn And south that she has opened that fno com
n4oQiqu4 aud centrally iossgRd building. No I7e
anal atpes Z, known IS Of me These Sstsrs Is q
iCiass Dgaruing House, Wnefe single gentlemen
aAd mNn Of fAulig VIII hro al tfs comforts ct a
1onle ~ s1cterate prices. She respectfully invites
u satroAaGe u The riSndA ~ her latG husband and
del5 tm
LOOMS HND HDARB- PLEASANT
II Rooms and R06qd for fkinihas and girale zen.
tsuen can be 1hs@iasd BY Eaasdi4ss aDpiiSstitn a
i1x luis straat ie7I
N@rANxA&s BhANKA. AAWwEK
3ssSls. Ana Sit kinai Il kaxai EoFns aosasnlsss
permitted Is the cssee q It's Hspht san No tt 81
ehsgisa stsp3t A
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-01-12
RAILROADS.
ATLANTIC AND GREAT WESTERN
HALLWAY


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ibis is tho only routs 70 the Uil Regions Of P''a
Passengers who wish a quick and comfortable n
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Mail Line Steamer Landing, foot Of Vine sE.
and a. New Passenger Depot Of the Oineluniisa
Hamilton and Dayton Ra1wayi in Louisville y
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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-01-12

We are indebted TO Hon. B. F. Butler for
copy of Mr. Boutwell's speech on the
subject Of impeachment. -----
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-11-10
FLOUR.

The best brands constantly on hand. y 50,
Graham and Buckwheat Flour, Rye and Corn
Meal
Finally if you want anything in the line OF
good groceries, the place to buy them is at
BARNES Il CROWLEY'S.
Cash paid for all kinds of Country Produce =
Goods sold at wholesale at the lowest possible
figure.
rs BARNES Il CROWLEY.
"Eoi."h W. bA"Nhs' st. Adams Vt.
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Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-11-10
CT r G u L A r i.


A"o "''o"',o' vi io"h nupeil"'c"'en'
io"oiierS' ana o'hers in'eres'cu III 'he cause
popular education III the state of Vermont
called to Section g Act No. g of the Laws O
Vermont f,, ,lo ,,oo,. tecc ,rl;oL o1 90 g.,
~ ' ~ ~ go "
lows
SECTION 2.-Thc Board of Education ar II
hereby authorized, and it is made their duty, o
or before July /, 1867, and on or before said dat
every fifth year thereafter, to select list oI
such grammars biographies arithmetics his
tories of this State and the United States, phil
osophes, algebras, readers and spoilers, no
exceeding one book of a kind in each branch, al
they shall deem best suited for instruction AM
use in the district schools in this State in eac
Of said branches and shall cause the list 81
selected to be published in all the newsr apcr
published in the State, during the month OF
January next following the making of such sc
lection; and also to be inserted in each schoo
register issued after one year from the maxim.
of such selection ; which list, so selected, shall
be and remain authoritative and binding upoI
the Board of Education, superintendents and
teachers, and during five years from and afte|
November l. 1868, and each five years thereaf1
ter; and superintendents and teachers shall
recommend for use in the district schools al
pew DOCKS shall become necessary 1or ihstfucI
hoola ;nnjrdod IN so; I;st 90 so,ootnd amI rui
lished.
The following is an extract from the Report
| of the Board of Education. for the wear lsG7|
page s:
Mitchelrs First Lessons. Primary. and Inter|
mediate Biographies were adopted, for thes1
Reasons, III prlel inc simpiiclty ana clearnesi
ment from the primary trnths r. The bi~her del
partments of geographical knowledge, the con|
essences ana completeness OF the definitions
tractiveness Of the nicioroi ilInstrat;nn .o
the uniform method of treating topics that ard
similar to each other. Since the adoption q
rres1 ooohs .e pup'asners inEo ,dheI meas
date Geography for use in the schools of Ver|
| mont This edition will contain new quartz
map Oh the STATE; engraved Oh copperpiate anq
iour paSes oi ietter press ana questlOhs' reia't
ing 10 the Seo6ranhy Oi vermont, 10 NC prePail
co ny new illy IL. Mhlte, III IL peheVeu thi|
TINS FEATURE while 1t IS not to increase the cost
| OF the BOOKS Will materially increase ITS vaud
ana the interest with which 1t Will be studled
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-11-10
FIR ST PREMIU NJ

Was awarded to this instrument at the New
York State Fair and the Fair of the New England
States, Vermont State Fair, Missouri State Fair,
and Iowa State Fair over all other Instruments
including Mason Hamlin's Cabinet Organs
Smiths American Organs, and Taylor & Farey's
1t is very important that purchasers bear in
mind that the original and genuine Cottage Or
gan is made by the House of j. ESTEY * Co.
only.
The chief points Of superiority are patented
by them and Of course are found ON the instru-
ments of no other maker.
The undersigned has made arrangements to
furnish Pianos from any Of the principal New
York and Boston makers on the most reasonable
terms. Satisfaction guaranteed in all cases.
Send for an illustrated circular. Address
II. A. LYON, ST. Adams, VT
Music, small musical Instruments. and mus-
cal merchandise, at Il. II. HUNTINGTON
Jewery Store. Pianos, Organs and Melodans,
at the subscribers residence ON Fairfield Street
222-tf Ii. A. LYON.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-11-10
Price List of MitchelIs Biographies
FOR INTRODUCTION AND EXCHANGE.
Retail. Introdct'n. Exchange

Retail. IntrOdcIn. Exchange.
First Lessons $3.50 1896 Old book and Csc
Primary so GO " 42cI
intermediate 1.S0 lao " ST.
In calling attention of Superintendent and
teachers to the above statement Of the State
Board of Education, the subscribers would say
that, Immediately upon the opening of the dis
trict schools, our travellers will visit each town
in Vermont for the purpose of furnishing Mitch
NILS New Biographies in exchange for those
now in use. All persons interested, who may
desire further information in relation to the ex-
change, will please address, LORENZO ID. PECK,
Montpelier, vt.
L. II. BUTLER & CO.
1915
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-11-10
=. VIENNOT & CO.,
General Newspaper Advertising
Agents,
1873 Nassau Street. New York.
ESTABLISHED IN 1862

WE beg to call the ATTENTION of advertisers to
w our agency. Our facilities with all the first
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and conditions which cannot fail to give supe-
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We also send advertisements to all Cuban and
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We can, by special permission, lefer to
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New York.
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Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-11-10

OfBARNES Il CROWLEY. Price as low as
lie lowest.
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q To be Cured or NO PAY !"

In Dyspepsia, Bilious Complaint, Costiyeness,
Diarrhea and Dysentery IT HAS NO EQUAL,
curing the Diseases quickly with few doses
by removing all irritating secretions and inilam-
matory tendencies, and giving the stomach and
bowels a natural, healthy tone.
This medicine has been used over II years
yet it is unknown III many parts of the State
from the fact that it has never been advertised.
The Proprietor never intended making it for
general use but al the urgent request OF physi-
clans who have watched its effect III severe
chronic cases and friends and others who have
recovered by its use from diseases that appeared
hopeless, he will now furnish it to Druggists
and Dealers throughout the State
BD- A Circular containing certificates of the
most remarkable cures ever Effected FROM Ply
sicians, Ministers and others Of the highest
standing i'll the different towns whore used, will
be furnished by dealers FREE or by addressing
SILAS SMITH,
Sole Manufacturer and PROPRIETOR
3md&w227 last Georgia, Vermont.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-11-10

~ OTTO VIM. n. SMITH & cos for your pants
NJ and vest.
DLACK Sack Coats in every style,
ID at WIN. n. Smith & cos,
Smiths newBlock.
CtHIRTS and Drawers of all kinds now openin
y at VIM, N. SMITH, &COS.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1868-04-16
Hold on. MIR. Devil.

In the early days of Indiana the capital
was Gorydon, and the annual session of
the General Assembly brought together
about as wild set of wags as could be
found in the State, who had to rely on
their own resources for amusement, as
there were but few theatres, concerts or
shows.
The lovers Of mischief had established
mock Masonic lodge, into which they
would entice such as were little green,
and take them through variety of ridi-
culous ceremonies, to the Infinite amuse-
ment of the spectators.
On one of these occasions, it being un-
derstood that good natured, athletic
young man, about half simpleton, was to
be initiated, the room was crowded and
Judge Grace consented to take the role of
Devil-a character in which he was pc
culiarly happy. To make the service
more impressive, he had put on false face
and large paper cap, surmounted with
horns, and with some chains in his hand,
placed himself behind screen.
After taking the candidate through a
variety Of ceremonies, he was brought to
hait before screen, and told that he
had to confess all the crimes he had com
mitted during his whole life. The can
didate confessed some trivia! offenses, and
declared that he could recolleet no more
At THIS the Judge came out of his hid
ing place, and groaned and shook his
chains. The frightened candidate relat-
ed some other small matters, and declar-
ed that he had disclosed all the crimes
that he had committed. At this the
groans of the pretended devil became fu
rious the chains ratified, and the shook
his horns in the face of the terrified eau
didatc, who, starting back in alarm, cried
out:
"H-h- hold on, Minister Devil! I-if 1
must tell you, II did lass JJ-Judge
Grass rife a couple Of times %
The. groans ceased, and the devil dis
appeared.