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Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1868-03-07

GREAT BRITAIN TO TAKE PossE =
SION OF MEXICAN Ports.-Tho
Washington special of the Now Or
leans Picayune tclcgraphs the fol-
lowing, under date ofthe 10Th, which
is "important if true
The State Department is in re-
ceipt of important intelligence from
England, which,bodcs fresh compli-
cations with Mexico. The informa-
tion is, that the British Govern
mcnt' has determined to take pos
session of Mexican ports until her
chim against the Mexican Govern
ment is satisfied. 1t is thought, in
London, that France will partici-
pate in tho movement.
Such q movement would show
cmphatically, that England and
France believed the United States
to 10 in a comparatively powvrless
condition. Nor should We be at all
surprised if these two powers would
rather engage in war with this
country than otherwise, layingasi
the tendency of the spirit of the age
in favor of peace. 1t is not at al!
improbable, moreover, that England
has been drawing this country out
on the Alabama affair, 80 rs to get
some pretcxt for humiliating the
great republic.
That there has been, for some
time past, in Europe, diplomatic
movement. based on the unrecon-
structcd and burdcnod condition Of
the United States, wo have always
believed; and it has also been our
opinion either that tho radicals
were in the secret, and were con-
tributing to a scheme for the humi-
liation oftheir country, or that they
were permitting mere party consid-
crations to blind thom more perfect
y than any party was ever blinded
bcforc.-GalveSton Npus.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1868-03-07

THE BALL Soon TO OPEN:-In a
very short time State elections are
to be held in Connecticut and New
Hampshire, and as these elections
will indicate which way those States
will vote in the Presidential con-
test, and will really be the opening
of the ball in that contest, both
parties, Radical and conservative.
are making extraordinary exertions
to win. At the last elections. Con.
necticut went Democratic, and New
Hampshire went Radical. 1t is
confidently believed that both States
will 90 Democratic success in these
two States will cause increased hops
that the country, the constitution,
and the liberties Of the people, may
be saved. Radical success will be a
sad presage CT the final success Of
revolution, anarchy and despotism--
Houston Telegraph.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1868-03-07

THE REGISTRATION FARCE IN Tex
As.-Undcr this head tho Picayune
makes the following remarks, which
we fear, are only too true:
"Gcn. Hancock S orders regarding
the revision of the registry in Tex
rs will yield the conservatives small
comfort or profit, if the radicals can
help it. The orders are clear, pre-
ciso, practical and emincntly just,
but the trouble lies in their execu-
ton. Tho registrars are of the late
General Griffin's choosing-for the
most part set of ignorant, reckless
fanatical men, having but little in
common with the great mass of the
population. They were selected to
throw the State into the hands Of
radical party, and they have done
their best 70 realize the expectation
of their masters.
Gen Hancock has, so far, dono
his best, and if tho State has fallon
into tho hands Of the enemy, it is
not bis fault. Perhaps, however,
his p!ans for securing justice may
not vet be exhausted. After getting
the figures to suit themselves, the
radicals may find that there is room
for an examination into the means
by which they have carried out
their designs. Their objects arc tho
public crib and the exercise of un-
constitutional power, from both of
which they should be kept as long
az possible- NeicS.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1868-03-07

The spec.ial of the Picayuns tele-
graphs from Washington that rucent
events have made the President
completely master Of the Situation;
and that from all pnrtsOf the North
comes gratifying intelligence Of the
great change in publie-chsnges
wrought By the eminent self pos
ssssing tact and ability with which
be has conducted bis contrOTsFEJ
with the madncn in Congress.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1868-03-07

LuDIcRoUs.-Sincc the beginning
of the election which is now COM
ing of, the newly enfranchised
have furnished a fund Of amuse-
ment for the fun loving Of our town,
The following colloquy, relative to
choosing delegates to the Conven-
tiun, was held on Monday. between
one ofour citizens and ancld darkey:
CrTIzES-Wen, Adam, whom arc
yon going to vote for?
ADAx-(After feighihg deep re-
aection) Il spose III vote fur Mr..
Wright and Mr.. Hawkins.
C.-aWhy have you male that
choice, Adam"
=A.-"Kase Mr.. Wright is a good
man, an'is soin' 20 give rs a track
ub Ian. and, ye see, Mr.. Hawkins
is a good lawyer an ~ill see dat we
z ts IL
Another negro, on being asked
how he voted, said: Il voted fur
two Conventions and wun Dilight. -
Fa1oi1chis Argus.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1868-03-07
TEHus---Is Advance,
RATEs or AOVRUTIsINt. !

RATES OF fADSRurtssNss'
Uns SauaTs (IsR lines ef this sils lyIe VI 70 oT the
hT., .nd rs ssnts foT each adiiiienai inssIiion,
ns-OaT change hT snnonnrins . candidate hF
stats or District ocrs IL SIS, aud oItountY o. Ere
rinet ofrsss 81 50, payable Invariably shen the
announcement u made,
ps-fhs above advertising rate, are In currency
speeis received Al iis market value
a.s sksa at the best market price, Tor All ass' 70
this once,
spJOH WORK sf NIL ndsexeeuted
with aeatne , aud dispatch
AGENTS,
us.,,. Il. @. wHAHros A Co., No, sS Common
Street. Ns~ Orleans, la, are the o>th A'ihahLlp
ArenI. ia that city, to obtain AMI snI,,' ss"'''P
,,sn. ma .d,srtisemenis for the Dallas llsfaid'
P.TTIsaILL CO., ~ Park Row. New i"'h' Guy
Cspi, O. a, PANSr FORT Worth, ,,,-
N " nrkE H.a,, Msatheriord, Parker Co.. I-ss''
Clrr. a c.HrrSrrR, Decatur, wis' County; Isas'
Nj MeSIrL aud s, A, NESTErs, Esq.' Denton
I,o n pISGHAs, Enquirer once, Mehinney'
wATERs PAseHALL, kaufman Twas
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-08-01
OFFIOIAL--OFFICIAL.

papers on file in the District Courts of the
Parish of Orleans, shall be delivered over
to the clerks of those of the District Courts
created for the parish of Orleans by the
constitution of 1868, to which they have
been removed by the first section of this
act, and the original records of suits not
finally disposed of in accordance with this
act in the Third District Court of the parish
of Orleans, created by the constitution of
1864, shall be transferred to the Seventh
District Court of said parish, except the
records of appeals from justices of the peace
above mentioned. Provided, That all costs
in said transferred suits shall be paid before
said suits shall be filed in the Seventh Dis.
trict Court, and that the receipt of the Clerk
of the Third District Court shall be evidence
of the payment of said costs.
SEC. 4. Be it further enacted, ETC., That
this act shall go into effect Immediately on
its passage.
(Signed) CHAS. W. LOWELL,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
(Signed) OSCAR ]. DUNN,
Lieutenant Governor and President of the
Senate.
Approved July %, 1868.
(Signed) II. G. WARMOTH,
Governor of the State of Louisiana.
A true copy:
GEO. E. BOVEE,
Secretary of State.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-08-01
me. o.
AN ACT

AN ACr Inc. o.
Transferring certain funds in the State
Treasury to the General Fund.
SECTION l. Belt enacted by the Senate and
mouse OF Representatives of the State OF
louisiana In General Assembly convened,
InaI the state Treasurer be authorized and
required TO transfer all moneys now In the
treasury known as the Levee fund, and all
otner funds except the school fund and the
convention tax fund, to the general fund,
as temporary loan for the purpose of de.
iTaying the expenses Of the General Assem-.
ply, 10 De returned to the respective funds
lected for the general fund.
SEC. 2. Be it further enacted. etc. That the
Treasurer be also authorized to receive
warrants for payment of expenses of the
General Assembly from State tar collectors
in making their settlement,
SEQ. 8. Be it further enacted. etc. That
all laws and parts OF laws contrary to the
provisions OF this act be and the same are
hereby repealed; and that this act shall
take effect from and after its passaee.
(SiEned) CHAS. W. HOWELL.
Speaker of the House of Representative.
(Signed) OSCAR j. DUNN,
Lieutenant Governor and President of the
Senate.
This act was passed over the Governors
veto by the constitutional majority of two
thirds of both houses of the General AS
sembly of Louisiana on the tWenty-secopd
day Of July, 1867, and becomes law.
GEO. q. B0VEE,
Secretary Of State,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-08-01
0REDIT RR0rKnLY AwaRnpn

Our eotsmporsFy, the Bun~in, While civ.
ing credit 10 the earpes.bae', membars !,
the Legislature for superisr moralitv ~ =
IN exalted desire to promote The best inter.
sIss Of tie people BY wise IssIalatioo. saks.
oeeAaiea to make an accusation aesiaal
hems which Is based upon 4 misensey.
standing Of he faois. The B,tustin i,
strongly opposed to ne lottery schemes i.
sfeaaeed Int the Legislature for Ghe M.
kese q raising funds for certaia charitable
gazReaA and declares hat this attempt %
.slall.e 9 alsoles ef gambling Is charrea-
PIE Esslls q the @spablicans.
Nisheai entering into : discussion
81 tas marih q dsneEln Of los-
Wy projects "a general, or al,
eAs1t upon pubIll n0Fala, we desire q 81
eur pelEH8s right apon uns polpt tn
n.'' aisg bsssEs sauh branch a. Iss
d not inissdnss sd Isg.li-s
'ie'' kAmbllns ia Louisiaha. s5r IL sIr,.
ne aRd easlIy understood reason 49, Il
~ peesiously bssn inisodaesa I'D Isgss.
I'd 20 explain: The Legislature wfisk
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-08-01
NOMINATIONS,


The following nominations were sent b,
the Governor TO the Senate yesterday 70
confirmation.
We understand that the nominations 70
the Supreme Court were confirmed; actioI
On the remainder was deferred:
SUPREME CoURT.-For Chief Justice
John 7. Labelling, of Ouachita.
Fer associate Justices.-Jam F. Italia
ferro, Of Oatahoula; W. G.. Wiley, Of Car
reil; r. K. Howell, of Orleans; W. W
Howe, Of Orleans.
REcCRnER CT MoRTGAeEs.-M. A. South.
worth. .e
RECORDER OF CoSVExANCEs.-s. B. Pack
ard. -s
RBooRDER or BRrHs AND DEArHs.-L
Pesson.
HANSON MAsrERs.-w. G.. Mcconnell; A..
=. Barbour; joaquin Aplatek; J. A.
Yorke; W. B. Hall.
PORT WARDENB.--Wm Roy, J. 81, InRra-
ham, Thos. J. johnson, A. +. Wild.
INsrEcToRs OF WEIGHTS AND MEAsuREs.-
7. Perine, First District; D. Douglass
Second District A. l.. Borel, Third Dis.
trict ! P. f. Ducloslaugh, Fourth District.
INSPECTORS OF FL0BR-W. II. Pember.
ton, J. B. Jourdain, Fl. I. Jeane, James
Ross, Philip Shultz.
INSPECTORS OF BEEF AND PoRKs-R. J.
Cromwell, Jourdain Noble.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-08-01

begun its session in this city on the twenty
second of January, 1866, was almost unan-
imously) heightened and chivalric South
ern Democratic body. There can be no
doubt of this, for the members were all
"old citizens" who had scarcely found time
to doff their Confederate uniforms. To this
distinguished and enlightened gathering,
which has time and again been declared to
embrace the elite OF Louisiana's sons, must
be accorded whatever Of odium or disgrace
our cotemporary sees cit to attach to the
legalizing Of these schemes for drawing
dollars from the pockets of the people.
Act No. Fl, of the session of 1866, entitled
ian act to license the vending of lottery
tickets" gives nearly all the powers and
privileges to those who wish to engage in
the lottery business which the new bills
propose to grant. and at much less cost tc
the favored parties. 1t is true the estab
lishment of lottery in this State is moi
provided for, but, then, we fail to see that
/ Sh"ASA AuOOLAOh VI vi
political economy it is more det-
rimental to public interests to sell tick
cts in local lottery enterprise than in one
which has its drawings in another State
Georgia, Kentucky, or Maryland for in.
stance. In fact, it might with a show Of
reason be commended that it would be faI
wiser to keep all this money floating among
our own citizens than to pay such heavy
largess to the "soVereigns" Of remote sec
tons of our own country, or even into the
Golfers of her imperial majesty of Spain.
But this ia branch of the subject we dc
not care, in this article at least, to take up
Nor would we be understood as intend
ing to defend the recently proposed
or any other lottery projects. Our only
purpose is to set our neighbor right, anG
to "render unto Cesar the things which ars
Cesar's." The "carpetbag" legislator
are recipients of sufficient abuse, without
being held to an accountability for the act
of their Democratic predecessors.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-08-01
CITY MONEY.

EDITOR REPUBLICAN,; --..
Much comment has been made upon the
resolution introduced in the Legislature to
suppress what is known as ''city money"
The working classes who have been com
PEELED to submit to large discount in or
der to provide themselves with the neces-
saries of life feel relieved, while the prop
erty holders and taxpayers are hopeful
that the advice of the Picayatne to the
Common Council, given some time since,
will be followed, /. E., "Let her sweat"
The Times also was of the same opinion in
somuch as the notes were now in the hands
of capitalists who could afford to walt; and
now that the Legislature has determined to
relieve the sufferings of those who have
been compelled to receive it the same pa
pers characterize the Legislature as re-
pudiators.
A searching investigation should be
made concerning these city notes. 1t
should be aseertained how many have
been issued according to law and how
many VIGOROUSLY in contravention thereto,
Are We, the taxpayers of this city, COM
PEELED to pay that portion which was
Issued for the benefit of clerks, Office
holders, and hangers-on generally? If you
will solicit the opinion Of the taxpayers,
you will find that they are totally opposed
to paying this city money at present Il
it were all legally issued it would be q
doubtful question Of expediency to issue
bonds and impose further taxes for their
redemption in the depressed state OF the
city's credit. Besides, Mr.. Editor,
we have precedent for waiting
even for that portion which was
legally issued, if indeed there can be
any that can be 80 classed. There are
many citizens who recollect the municipal
ity notes, and, if my memory serves me
correctly the city did not hurry herself
about the payment of them. Let us pur-
sue the same course, and In the meantime
the community will be obliged TO you il
you will enlighten them from time to time
of what has fallen under the observation Of
the committee of the Legislature appoint
ed to investigate the issue of this city cur
rency. V0X POPULL
In answer to our correspondent, we can
only say that we believe it to be the deter
mination of the Legislature to inform itself
fully in reference to the status of city
money, and take judicious action based on
such Information.
The investigation now being conducted
by the Committee of Ways aud Means Of
the House has developed the fact that
criminal careleSsness, if nothing worse, has
characterized at times the issue of these
notes. ..rf
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-08-01
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES,
AN ACT

AN ACT
Making Appropriation to Defrsy the Ex-
penses of the General Assembly.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of
Representatives, of the State of Louisiana
in General Assembly convened, That there
be and is hereby appropriated the sum of
one hundred and fifty thousand dollars out
of any money now in the State treasury and
out of the first money hereafter paid into
the State treasury, to be held and used for
che sole purpose of paying the per diem of
the members of the General Assembly and
the salaries of the several officers thereof,
and such other expenses, incidental and
otherwise, as may be incurred in holding
the present session of the General Assem-
bly,.
Be it further enacted etc., That this act
take effect from and after the date of its
passage.
(Signed) CHAS. W. LOWELL, .
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
(Signed) OSCAR J. DUNN,
Lieutenant Governor and President of the
Senate.
Approved July IL, 1868.
(Signed) II. G. WARMOTH,
Governor of the State of Louisiana.
true copy;
GEO. E. BOVEE,
Secretary of State.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-08-01
CONTRAST For oornRRp MEN.

The old and truthful adage that "i
makes great deal of difference whose OF
is gored," receives daily exemplifcation in
the columns of our Democratic cOtempora-
ries. The height or depth to which Demo
cratic and Republican colored men rise OF
fall in their good opinion is something truly
wonderful, and shows an astonishing cult
walton Of mental gymnastics.
Par example, the Picap,ne last evening
notices the arrival of Democratic stump
speaker, and refers to him as 81 very intel
ligent and gifted colOred man = but in the
very same column appears the subjoined
paragraph:
At the New York Democratic ratification
meeting, the Rev. DR.. Bowman, of North
Carolina, said that "the negro was no more
like the race that God has created in his
own image than jackass was like horse,
or carrion crow like an eagle"
As no exception is made in his favor,
the Pics Intelligent and gifted orator
must find 1t rather hard to reconcile these
two illusions to himself The latter para
graph might be made to furnish him an ex-
cellent Democratic text when next he ad-
dresses his cOlored brethren, and if he will
but read the following squib, taken from
the next column of the same paper, we will
warrant that he creates sensation among
his audience:
The name of Abraham Lincoln was Kissed
at the commencement dinner at Trinity
College, Hartford, Connecticut, by all but
half dozen present.
Such paragraphs betray the hate which
rankles in Democratic hearts toward the
colored race, and render transparent all
their hypocritical assurances of friendship
and regard. Colored men will act wisely
II they ponder this subject well and avoid
the temptations held out to lead them to
political suicide. ...
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-08-01
JUDGES IN sourH oARoI.InA.

The telegraph informs us that A. j. Viii,
lard, Major of Volunteers" and Captain
Hague, "of the Sixth Infantry" were
on Thursday elected Associate Justices o.
the Supreme Court of South Carolina, and
that Carolinian lawyers and Others" are
much " disheartened y OF this result.
We are not informed as to the merits Of
Captain Hague, but we know that Judge
Willard is one of the most accomplished
lawyers in South Carolina. We suppose
the styling him "Msjor of yOlunteeEsl
is intended as q slur. BE was once a
colonel Of volunteers In the Unisa army
but be had been IN eminent isWy er for CT.
teen years before he went into service,
While praeticing In the city Of New York
)whsre, by the way, Southern lawyers are
Hospitality received. and attain success
without snybcdy being sdishsartened, y be
was the peer Of Evasts, BurriIl, Fullerton,
Brady, and men Of that age. BE has been
in South Carolina four years, and for the
last two years has been chief Of the Bureau
Of Civil Affairs, wherein legal matters were
his special subject OF ofRcial action. The
systems Of jurisprudence Of New York and
South Carolina are practically identical,
and we shall be greatly mistaken II he does
not make one Of the best judges in the
State whose Legislature has just done itself
honor b. electing him. ~
Shall we never hear the end Of this child
ish whine against lawyers who happen 10
have been educated in another STATE! In
Louisisna, at least, We think the names Of
Martin, Livingston, and Campben might
appease the cry.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-08-01

The appropriation By Congress for nav.
igable rivers In the United States did not
include Red river. What DO the Radicals
care for river In this country If Il docs
bear upon it, current annually l6e, 600 bales
Of cotton and as many heeges for MARKET
An appropriation Of only eI0o, 900 would
Close the mouth Of Tones bayou with 4
tampliHB dam and erect wing dams on che
ssnd5ezg below. This would give rs naVi-
eAgea ~ the year round, but Is would not
nla n eleeilng Grant and Celfax.--Shre8e.
Our ffiDAa ID 0addo must not be too
impatient Theirs are Two reasons, per-
haps, Why here Is It present no approprEa-
ten for Red river. VA - q -
In tho arvt place, The Dsnesralie doctrine
thas such appropriations are uneonsis,n-
tionaI makes 8 difficult to Get any through
coaSFess. UReOaatiiullonaI acls Of a.
kind are rsvelaiionary ana void, ysn
know. and ought to 10 resisted win mar.
Ger. Z need be. V2ds Blaiss Rhstoric.V
pdssim. rsfs
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-08-01

In the second place, large bodies move
slewly. The United States is large body,
and having been kept out of this portion of
Red river by an unpleasantness for four
years, it does not readily get back in such
"a way as to spend 100000 hastily. Let
the people Of Shreveport go in with will
for Grant and Colfax. When they shall
be elected they will not be bound by the
Democratic dogma that 'internal improve
ments" are unconstitutional, and the Red
river will have its share. They propose to
"clean outn the Democratic party, and ther
they will take hold of doggy bayous" sand
such.n @ ai -..'
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-08-01
mo. Al
AN ACT

Relative to the Finances of the State.
WHEREAS, By special orders No. 40, issued
from the headquarters of Fifth Military
District on the twenty,second day of Feb
ruary last 1868, Major General W. S. Han.
cock, for the reasons stated in said special
orders, and on the recommendation of His
Excellency, Governor Joshua Baker, did
order all the licenses, revenues, taxes, and
dues of the State of Louisiana to be paya-
BILE and collected in United States legal
tender treasury notes; and
Whereas, 1t is important and proper that
no change giving rise to uncertainty, incon-
venience, and confusion should be suddenly
instituted before the Treasurer and Auditor
of Public Accounts of this State, and the
Committees on Finance in the two Houses
of the Legislature shall have made an ex-
animation into the condition of our State
finances with view to their improvement,
therefore
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of
Representatives of the State of Louisiana
in General Assembly convened, That until
further legislation all the licenses on trades
professions, and occupations, the revenues,
dues, and taxes of the State of Louisiana
shall continue to be payable and collected
in United States legal tender notes of the
treasury, and it is hereby made the duty of
the State Treasurer, and of all other per
sons charged with these collections, to exact
payment as above.
SEC. 2. Be it further enacted, ETC., That
this act shall take effect from and after It's
passage.
(Signed1 CHAS. W. LOWELL,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
(Signed) OSCAR J. DUNN,
Lieutenant Governor and President Of the
Senate.
Approved July II, 1868.
(Signed) H. G. WARMOTH,
Governor of the State Of Louisiana,
A true copy:
GEO. E. BOVEE,
Secretary of State