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such quantities as to finally destroy life leaves
those organs presented in the dead body. They
with whom she died alone in that room In the
country house give, therefore, very lame
reason for her death, when they were not
called upon to give any. All the thoracic, alb
dominal and pelvic organs were found in tolera-
BILE health. The brain was so far decomposed
that an examination could not be made, and
that Is the only organ that would indicate any
trace Of the action Of sufficient quantity OF
morphine to cause death. DR.. Doremus did
not find morphine in the stomach or intestlnes.
Il would have been strange If he did-as
strange as IL chemist should find In mans
stomach on Monday the single glass Of cham
payne that ''went to his head" on Saturday
night Morphine must DO absorbed and flow
in the current Of the blood before 10 can be
either beneficial or harmful, and thus while
Doremus examination fails to prove that the
woman was murdered by that drug, II does not
prove that she was not.
But to recur to the doctor in the country, we
find that he made out certificate Of death,
declaring that the woman died from congestion
Of the stomach, liver and brain-a great many
organs to be congested at once. lie knew .nis
certiGcate--without which the woman codld not
have been buried-to be false. Why, then, did
he make itr He made 1t at the solicitation Of
the husband, The HUSBAND, then, wanted the
/ death 20 be accounted FOR, so that the body,
dead without disease. might be hurried under
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WALLACKS THEATRE Broadway and 18th street.
SIMON BERNARD-DEARER THAN LIFE.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-11-21
THE oPBLoUSAs RAILROAD COMPANY,


We notice that the above badly managed
corporation stands a good chance o. occu-
plying the attention of the courts for the
next few months. .....
A number of parties who have heavy
claims against the road have Instituted
proceedings in the United States District
Court, with the intention of forcing it into
bankruptcy as an insolvent corporation.
The main point at issue before Judge Durell
is, can corporation in which the State and
city are stockholders to large amount
be forced into bankruptcy? At least,
this is the ground upon which the
company relies in opposing the petition.
Another suit has been brought in the
Fifth District Court for the parish of Or
leans by Charles Morgan against the COM
pany for s219 900 on two hundred mortgage
bonds which he holds. Mr.. Morgan al
ready holds controlling interest in the
Pontchartrain Railroad Company, and has
for some months been endeavoring to Sc
cure similar hold on the Opelousas road.
In case he succeeds in his suit before the
Fifth District Court, he will, as the largest
creditor, become the purchaser, under the
laws of Louisiana, take possession of the
property and assets of the road and
dictate terms to the other credit
ors. But a decree of bankruptcy
in the United States District Court will
operate as stay of proceedings, at any
stage, in the State court, and place Mr..
Charles Morgan on the list of creditors with
out preference. Important interests depend,
therefore, upon the decision Of Judge Du-
rell.
The management of the Opeloulas road
has beea most wretched of late. During
the earlier period of the rebellion, the Off
GERS Of the company, nearly all Of whom
were rebels, resolved to use it entirely in
the rebel interest. The treasurer at that
time was Benjamin F. Flanders, who re-
fused to give his sanction to the treason
able and nefarious scheme. He was,
therefore, an obstruction to be re-
moved. A trumped up charge Of
being an abolitionist, and hence an
enemy Of the South, made by one of the
officers of the company, operated under the
semi7ciyilized customs. Of those barbarous
days, as death warrant, and involved The
necessity of instant fight. From this time
uatil the road was seized by General But
Ter, all its officers were strong rebel par
tisans. and rendered the road such an in.
strument Of evil that its seizure was a mill,
tary necessity. 9a e
| Upon the surrender Of tbs road by the
War Department, the old political ring was
reinstated In lhe management. As might
4 have been expected the result has been
Disastrous. BY their neglect, ineticiency
and mismanagement they have forfeited the
liberia grant Of land made by Congress in
1856 cosditioned upon she consuletion o,
the The rs;:s.ia. & 60 , si5 II .s n;
the politicafSharacter Of he directors has
been 50 hostileSo the majority il Congress
and to the sentiments Of the people cf the
United States that renewal d the giant
has beendnposalbIe. II has been plain "a
sseEy thinking man that his great interest
has 20 netliag e hope lof from Congress
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-11-21
HUM-RuHI


The entomologist, in the prosecution of
his studies, frequently makes a collection
of the dwar6sh forms of life, whose nature
and habits he investigates. He is particu-
larly happy when, Selling some brilliant
specimen, he impales him on the fatal cork.
The ghost-yielding bug oft swiftly swirls
his wings and gyrates around the impaling
pin, producing sound which-the actuaI
cause unseen-can be easily mistaken by
an Impractical eye for the same hum of hi
larious life as in past hours of free, untor-
tIred existence. BUTT is his bitter vale
diction of execration at his tormentor and
note of expiring anguish.
Another Republican President has been
elected by the Republican party to admin
lister the affairs Of government FOR four
years. He was elected upon platform of
principles entirely satisfactory to the party
by majority the largest, with one excep-
ton, ever received by any candidate. The
satisfied voters who have elected him feel
no apprehensions concerning his ability or
intentions to administer the government
with wisdom, economy aud justice to all
men. Il is therefore pleasant-nay, anus
ing-to Republicans to witness the men
tai disturbance and gyrations of certain
political opponents in regard to his future
actions and policy. By ,elegrams--to or
der-and a continuation Of the veraeious
letter writing so constantly displayed be-
fore election, they strive to impress upon
their readers the ideas Of fierce quarreIs
between prominent members Tie Repub.
lican party, and dissension between our
noble leader elect and his friends, wisely
leaving, however, to their creduIous minds
the selfpleasing task Of drawing iIlusory
advantages from false premises. But these
cries Of exuItati6n, 10 al attentive ear.
wonderfully resemble the sounds which
issue from the brilliant specimen aIofsnen-
TONED. sad their ultsrkhcs Is unmisisfa-
lbly zee 70 gmllar hlaTisus FEELINGS.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-11-21

Words change their meaning with their
application; and thus terms originally OPP
probrious sometimes become honorable,
and Uice Versa. The term "wench' was
originally one of endearment, and applied
as such by fond fathers and husbands, to
ladies of royal rank. VILLAIN meant
simply peasant, and might be used as a
term of address to an estimable Christian
laborer Political nicknames, however,
almost always have double Specification,
according to the standpoint of the speaker
The revolutionists of the Netherlands in the
middle ofthe sixteenth century were stigma
tzed by their opponents, as "Gueu1" (beg-
gars). They accepted the name, and it
became very popular; the young pro 5res-
sive nobility decorating themselves with
the beggars' badge, and singing patriotic
son Is, in which they gloried in the title of
"gleu1." So the term "ScaIawag" is in a
fair way to become an honorable designa-
ton by being constantly applied to the
broadminded and patriotic citizens of
the South who, during the late war, priced
their whole country more than portion Of
it, and, seeing the rebellion to be wrong,
hoped to see it defeated. The very idea of
applying the term "scalawag," which means
literally a scapegrace-a low, worthless
tellow-to such man as Judge Talia.erro,
for instance, or Judge Ludeling, or Judge
Durell, or many others who might be men
toned, is so absurd that continuance
of it must necessarily change the meaning
of the word. In fact, that is already done
in this locality, at least, SO that the image
now presented to the mind by
the word is that of a citizen of
the South who remained true TO the gov
eminent during its time of trial-in one
word, the opposite of rebel. This does
not make it The less term Of opprobrlum
with those who were rebels. Blinded by
disappointment, wounded pride, they re-
gard with rancorous hostility, all, who
being among them were not of them, and
consider no name too bad to be applied to
such. "Tory," renegade" "traitor,n have
all been tried in turn, and in turn dis
carded. The last was too suggestive of re-
tort to have a long run, and was soon
abandoned. Finally, the word which
heads this article was hit upon and readily
adopted, as conveying an idea OF social in
feriority, but for the reasons above men
toned it is, as We have already stated, fast
losing all Objectionable meaning and be-
coming desirable title.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-11-21

Thanksgiving ProcIamatIo
Whereas, his Excellency, the Presidents Of
the United States, has set apart Thursday,
November 26, 1868. as day of Thanksgiving
and praise to the Supreme Ruler of the uni.
verse for his manifold blessings to the croa.
lures of earth:
Now, therefore, I, H. G. Warmoth, Cover
nor of the State of Louisiana, do proclaim
the same day to be observed as day of
thanksgiving to the Almighty for His mer.
cies to us in the past. and Of prayer that
He may continue His bounties to US in the
future. ~- ~ II
And l do especially recommend to the
good people of the State, that in view Of our
freedom from pestilence during the past
season, the prospective abundant harvests,
the peaceful issue of our national political
contest. and the comparative state of peace
and quiet which nov reigns within our bor-
ders, they abstain from their ordinary avo-
cations upon that day, and repair to their
usual places of worship. and ascribe to Him,
the giver Of all good gifts, all the praise.
Given under my hand, and the seal of the
State, this eleventh day of November. 1868,
and of the. Independence of the United
States the ninety third,
d. C. WARM0TH.
By the Governor:
GEO; E. BovEE, Secretary of State.
nol4td
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u a
SO long as il was controlled byits~ present
officers. So far from profting by this dis.
astrous result Of their Encouragement.
they have gone on from bad to
worse. During the recent campaign
the cars and engines of the
road were profusely decked, inside and out
with Seymour and Blair flags; notices,
banners, etc., and the conductors and other
employees nearly covered with Democratic
badges. Diaorderly crowds Ofhalf-civilized
barbarians passed over the road every day.,
to the great annoyance and inconvenience
of decent people, singing, swearing, bully
ing, shouting for Seymour, jeff Davis
ment." The height of their ambition seemed
to be to get some worthless negro drunk,
and then persuade him to respond affirma-
lively to groans for prominent Union men.
This being regarded by these besotted
and benighted beings as a sort of political
blasphemy, was enjoyed with great zest
All these things were done with the full
knowledge Of the officers OF the road, who
take no pains to protect their passengers
from annoyance and insult. .-... -
Such has been the history of the conduct
of this road up to the present time. Is it
any wonder that Congress should have
withdrawn all confidence from it, and per-
emptorily refused to renew the liberal
grant of lands? Is it remarkable that
Northern capitalists should have avoided
a concern that was run as a portion of the
party machinery of the South? Does any
sane man hope for change for the better
under the present management? .... /
We hope to see the whole concern placed
into the hands Of the general assignee,
and sold out, root and branch. 1t is the
only hope the stockholders now have of
ever being able to realize on their invest
nents. The State and city are the most
argely interested; and heretofore their
stock has been deemed lawful plumber by
he partisans who have controlled the road.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-11-21
R. D. MITCHELL, Secretary.

COMMERCE. OF THE PoRT OF New ORLEANS.
Mr.. iona G. White, Deputy Naval Officer
Of this Port, furnishes to the Price Current
the following statement for the months of
September and October. The exhibit is
not very aatteriug one, which is owing to
a very considerable extent, no doubt, to
the unsettled state of political affairs, which
have discouraged intercourse with this sec
ton Of the country.
The figures which we give show falling
OF in receipts as compared with the cor
responding months in 1867 Of 2s1 600.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-11-21

Our readers viii remember that before,
the last election in this State Mr.. Frederick
L. Gates, of ST. Mary parish, was Judge
OF the Third Judicial District Court. At
the election Henry Train, Esq, was elect
ed by the people, and has since held court
in several Of the parishes Of his district;
in one or two Of his parishes, however,
there existed state of rebellion against
the reconstruction laws, Of which
Judge Gates appears to have been
the leader Hence Judge Train
had great dificuldes in exercising
ths dnties Of his Office il certain localit ea
and Ja5ge Gates persisted in styling him
SELF atbs Judge Now, however, tbai
Grant Is elected President, all persons, nc
Haaiter how bigoted as Democrats, zee thai
he reconstruction laws Of Congress and
The present State Government cannot be
oyeEsarlsd Or iknefeds the members OF ina
bar IN the reballions pariahea no Longer
recognize Galsa e fudge; and tha lAsteF Il
now anxious b back out Of bis TidiculouI
position, and ez8eaises h|s intention 70 Is
ne question Of Nho Il 5aage y heisEl
Ne courts. Il d aboat tine b 1hoaid has.
er'aa to iris conclusion.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-11-21
ESTATE OF j. Q. rEAzE

OFFICE UNITED STATES MAJ
District OF Louisl
Monroe, La, October a
THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE THAT O3
l. twenty-third day OF October, A. b
a Warrant in Bankruptcy was issued
parish of Union and State OF Louisianl
has been .adiudged a bankrupt on b
petition; that the payment of any ID
delivery of any property belonging to said ID
TO him or for his use. and the transfer OF ID
the creditors of the said bankrupt, TO prod
debts and to choose one or more assigns.
estate, will be held at Court OF Bankrupv
holden at the Registers office, in the town
roe Louisiana, before W. j. @ Baker, Req
the twenty third day Of November, A. D,
O'Clock "A. M. Il. j. HERON, u. s. Mar
District OF Loa
Per N. d. GRADY, Deputy, a. Messengsf
ANo. 6S-oc31 ao2i
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EsrATE oF oHAs. ]. Q. fUoKErrr.

1903 OFFICE UxIrEpSrArEs MARSHAL.
District OF Louisiana !
New Orisans, October 26 1853 !
TUBS is. TO GIVE EoyfCE THAT ON THE
twenty fourth dag OF Ot0ber, A. ID. 1859 a VA.
rant 70 bRnrupIcy was iSned against the estate OF
the parish of Eatchjoehe and state Of Lou.
isianA. who has been Adludsed q bankrupt on his
own Petition that to payment fduy debts nd da-
lyery Of any properly belonging to such bankrupt 10
PIN or for his use md the transfer of any property
~ nun are forbidqen by lawi that mooting Of the
and o choose ose or more A6signees Of his estate
Hl pe held at o. BANKRUPTCY. 20 be holden at
tho CustomhCdsa Building, Ia The city OF Nav (lr.
leans Louizi4a, before John +. Deane, Register on
ne twsntyfst day Of November. A. d. 1895 at ten
FL. HEBRON, U. s. Marshal.
ANo- ee-oqn no2i District 81 Louisiana.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-11-21
BusINEas TN NRW oRIFANs.


In passing through the business portions
of this city, stores, fhOps, Offices and ware
houses are open, goods, wares and mer-
chaadise are displayed, but there are very
few Customers. The streets seem almost
deserteowhere formerly they were throneed
with passers to and FRO, each eager, ami
mated and intent in thepursuit Of his trade
or occupation. Who does not remember
the cotton merchants of Caiondelet street,
and the sugar houses Of Tchonpitoulas and
New Levee stress, aud the immense infu.
ence which they welded in tho com
mercial cities Of Europe and this soun-
Ieys Where now are their prestige md
former greatnesst Whiher have they fed
and why The cry Is not now "cottOn i
king but what shall we do to be saved
The echoins read along our STREETS Seems
to be the moufnful one of'spassine away. !;
One of our Contemporaries says; "a question
now is how one Is to grow rich when yoy
pay from $500 to $3.50 rent. and taken
no receipts for sales" A. rent ars p,
aay roIs around, faces lensshen a. purse
and pockets sra found u Re empty. I,
The credit and securities Of the elty sni
sials @s n fearful sipsgpnb giving 4
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-11-21
Estate OF +. EDWARp1
OFFICE UNITED STATES MAE
Ai.irint II Inn..i.

OFFICE UNITED STATES MARS
District of Louisa
Monroe, La, Uctoberg
THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE THAT on
L twenty third day OF October, A. DI
a Warrant in Bankruptcy was issued d
the estate of b. EDWARDS, in the |
has been adiadRed bankrupt ui on h,
petition: that the payment of any debts and
cry of any property Belonging TO said bAnkr
nun or for his use and the ransfer OF any pu
by him, are forbidden by law: that meetipg
creators of the said bankrupt, TO prove the
and to choose one or more assignees Of his
will be held at Court OF Bankruptcy, To M.
az the Registers Office, in the town Of Mon
isiapa, before w. j. O. Baker. Register, on Il
ty'third day of November. A. ID. 1865 at ia
A. M. Il. j. HEBRON, u. s. Nd
District OF Lo
Per M: M. GRADY, Deputy, as Messenger
ANo. 67-Oc3I no2l
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-11-21
SPECIAL NOTICE.
oFEIoEsBoARp on REGISTRAR

OFFICElBOARD OF REGISTRATION
STATE OF LoUIsr ANA,
New Orleans, Novem Der 20, 1853
Supervisors of Registration, Clerks and other per.
sons having any claims against the Board of Regis
tration. will please forward the to this office
Immediately, with the necessary vouchers duly
approved by the Supervisor of Registration for the
PARISH 9bills Iwill Sbe entertained alter the
TENTH DAY OF DECEMBER NEXT.
The official paper in each parish will please publish
this notice once and forward the bill 20 this Office
Postofice Box GIG.
By order of the Board
no2l q WILLIAM BAKER. Chairman.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-11-21
ESTATE of JOHN ANDERsSi
OFFICE UNITED STATES MAE

OFFICE UNITED STATES M.a;
.'rHrnr District OF LouisiI
Monroe, La, October
THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE THAT az
twenty third day of October, A. D
Warrant in Bankruptcy was issued \
the estate of JOHN ANDERSON h
parish of fOaiahou and State Of d.,
who has been adiudged a bankrupt )
own petition; that the payment of any an
delivery of any property belonging to saidhrs
to him or for his use, and the transfer OF M r
the creditors of the said bankrupt TO um5
debts and to choose one or more assigns
estate, will be held at Court of BAnkruss
holden at the Registers Office, in the toni
roe, Louisiana, before w: j. Q. Baker, I'D
the twenty.third day Of November. A, b. n :.
O'Clock A. N. Il. j. HEkRON, u. S. MlAll
District of LouiAl
Per N: M. GRADY, Deputy, as NessenEsf
ANo 65--oc9l no2I
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ESTATE OF F. c. JONEs.
OFFICE UNITED STAIRS Maze
Mat r1rto .,..r,.l

OFFICE UNITED STATES MARz
Distriota .yOuisGl
Monroe, La, October b
THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE. THAT OIL
l. twenty-third day of October, A. ID. ls6s \
rant in Bankruptcy was issueh against the n
f. U. JONES, in the parish of Ouschita and 4
Louisiana, who has been adjudged ban1l
his own petition that the payment d
debts and delivery of any properly bsl
TO said bankrupt TO him or for his use, n
transfer Of any property by him are forbidden
that a meeting Of the creditors of the said band
prove their debts and to choose one or more al
OF his estate, will be held ut a Court of Band
70 be holden at the Registers office in ne Y
Monroe, Louisiana, before W. j. @. Baker, RI
ten O'Clock A. NJ.
Ed. HEBRON, U. S. Man
District of Loud
Per NJ NJ. GRADY. Deputy, as Messenger
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those who receive them in compensation
for labor and services performed, 9 mere
pittance more than is absorbed in the sup
portof themsalves and families Distress,
trouble and perplexity are visibleupon the
countenances Of our merchants as they are
met upon our streets, ,t,r.rtFrr....-
Need we remind these people why
all --.- these things are so? Let
them look back at the course
which has been pursued toward
class of men who have come to this city
and State for business purposes, and who,
for political causes, have been ostracized
socially and commercially. They have
been hoanded with the cry of "carpet-
baggers," "interlopers," "vagabonds," and
other vile and vituperative epithets; threats
have been made against their lives by men
who, instead of being checked and pun
ished for these outrageous wrongs against
quiet and peacesble citizens, have been
tacitly encouraged by the so-called
substantial men of the State, who
claim it by birthright and inheritance
Is it any wonder then that with murders
assassinations, persecution, riots, mobbing
and the destruction of property, tiInid men
seeking business and investment for their
money should turn deaf ear to all en-
treaty to settle in community that will
not protect citizen in his right to politi-
cal opinions, person and property?
Is it any wonder that stories Of
unprovoked assaults for opinions sake that
have been heralded through the land
where people read and think, should cause
them to say this is not the country for us
wherein to enjoy peace and prosperity?
Prejudice, deep-seated prejudi 3e, is the
canker worm which is eating away at the
vitals of this community, thereby bringing
blight upon its commerce, distress upon its
people and distrust upon its securities.
Where there is peace, law, order and q |
faithful execution of the laws, there is thrift |
and prosperity, and there is the busy hum
of trade and commerce. There are laws
here intended for the protection of life and !
but they are neither obeyed nor
enforced. There are officers, too, who are
called upon in their official capacity to
administer justice equally and Justly toward
all; but fear or prejudices in many, too
many cases, affect their minds and bias
their Judgment. Resistance to law is the
rule, and obedience the exception.
and the people of this State and city
nave now to reap the fruit of such teach
ng, in the destruction of commerce and
he bankruptcy of our merchants.
If this people desire change, then let
hem heartily and honestly welcome all who
lesire to come among them, regardless of
POLITICAL opinion; cultivate a spirit of tole-
alton, be cordial and hospitable without
inhalation toward all honorable new
'Omers, be he high or low; enforce and
'bey all laws for the protection of
life, person and property, tolerate free
'peech and free press, frown and put
Town all lawlessness and dsorderly char
Icters; be sober minded, industrious and
aw abiding; cease to do evil and learn to
10 well, y and commerce will again flourish,
md peace and prosperity with all attend
mt blessings will be the result.