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New Orleans Republican., 1868-11-07

ruoNY IN A SHOOTING CAsE.-Six COL
Zen we're yesterday arraigned before
sder Gastinel, one OF them as princi-
N others as accessories, charged with
'bting to shoot John Dolhonde, his
{ud daughter, while standing on their
IN. Hospital street, near Dauphine, a
'Cr two before the election. The fol-
y evidence was given:
IN Dolhonde, sworn-On the twenty
at night, witness was at home, on
4 tai street, between Burgundy and
kine. From his gallery he saw a
4 of persons, and one of them was
u in gumbo French. The purport of
conversation was that they were to
witness and bis family. About FIVE
les after a shot was fred. The glass
window was broken, and the glass
scattered in small fragments in the
.f the daughter of witness. The ball
n through the room about four inches
. the head of the daughter of witness,
|oyered her head with small pieces of
btain J. NJ. Scott, sworn-Says that on
/ ght in question he was going down
|cks street toward his residence, then
|uphine, at about nine o'clock. Heard
mort of four shots, and at the same
1.-Two young men came running and
lin that negroes were shooting in the
Of white resident. Witness sent to
kewam for assistance, and saw at the
time one of the accused, Henry
running in the street. Witness stop
lin, and Henry then said that it was
In that fred the shot. "If you do not
] any harm l will chow you the man
krsd the shot" At the same time the
h pointed out to witness where the
accused, including John Henry, were
saled. They had jumped a fence, but
subsequently, captured.
Bates, one of the accused, was taken
under his house. John Henry, color
len said, "That's the man" At the
|lime he pointed out Joe Bates, and
him hat that had been picked up,
4 him it was his. Bates at first de-
bwniug the hat. He said at the same
10 Henry that what he said was lie.
not shoot. 1t is you who shot" He
Eard received the bat and admitted
was his.
New Orleans Republican., 1868-11-07

CONTROLLERS OFFICE, CITY Hall,
New Orleans, November 8, 1869 ,
Notice is hereby given that the Controller will, at
mis- office, on Thursday November Il lses at noon,
asjudiCate to the lowest bidder or bidders the above
contract as Der specifications on fle in his office.
Pas. LABARRF,
moi st Deputy Controller,
New Orleans Republican., 1868-11-07

CoSrRoLLER's OFFICE, CITY HALL,
New Orleans November 1, 1903.
Notice Is hereby given that the Controller viii, at
his Office. on TUESDAY, November TO- 1868, at noon,
RdJudicGte to the lowest bidder or bfdde 8 the
above contract according to specifications on hle in
peett PAS. LABARRE, DEPUTY Controller.
New Orleans Republican., 1868-11-07
hAYOaALTY OF NV ORLEANS, ,
Lltg Hall, October y, lsts.

MAYOaALTY OF NEW OR1EAHs.t
CITY Hall, October y, lsts.
No. 1l09-New Series.
Resolved, That the Controller be and he is hereby
authorized after five days notice in The official
nal to ad3udicate contract for repairing the break
water ana road al Mtlnehurg frl1tiug Jhe lake, be
tSt en- Freu ohmen RId St. An hnny streets accord
lng TO plans ard specifications on file in the office
OF the City surveyor.
(SigneD ALFRED EEARNY,
President Boa a Assistant Aldermen
tSignedD THOMAS AARkET,
President Board Aldermen,
Approved October 2s lss3.
.jSisnadl JOHN Il. CONWAY, Mayor.
A rue copy:
JOHN W. OVERALL, Secretary
New Orleans Republican., 1868-11-07

MAYoRALTY OF NEW ORLEANS,
City Hall, October %, lS6s. !
No. 1103-New Series.
Resolved, That the Controller be and he is hereby
authorized, after five days notice in the official
journal, to Rdludicate contract for shelling and
grading Felicity Road, from Baronne to Howard
street according to specifications file in the office
of the City Surveyor.
(Signed) ALFRED KEARNY,
President Board Assistant Aide men.
(Signed) THOMAS MARKEY,
President Board Aldermen.
Approved October %, 1863.
tsignedJ JOHN R. CONWAY, Mayor.
A true COPY:
JOHN W. OVERALL, Secretary.
CoNTRoLLzR's OFFICE, CITY HALL,
New Orleans, November q, 1858. !
Notice is hereby given that the Bou truller will
hie otice on THURS DAY, Move nber u 1865 at noon
adiudieste to the lowest bidder bidders the above
contract, according TO specifications on tile in his
Office. -
PAS. LABARRE,
no5 81 Deputy Controller.
New Orleans Republican., 1868-11-07
e)rIeans Republican.
CAL INTELLIGENCE.

FRANKLIN AssAssINATToNs. Bailey
N Judge Fred. Gates, DR.. Woods,
fineent. Danirl bennett, Donaldson
1 George Gravenberger, W. F. Hal
FformerIy Sheriff, and A. L. Tucker,
of the town, were the parties
Ia at Franklin, st. Mary parish, by
(I Deputy Marshal A. V. Ward,
N with completely in the assassina-
Sheriff Pope and Judge Chase, at
face. They were arraigned yester-
Iefore Unitsd States Commissioner
81 Judge Spofford, counsel for the
n. fled exceptions to the jurisdiction
LCnmmissioner.
New Orleans Republican., 1868-11-07
pms OF nxomANaE, PROMIs

u Notes Bills Of Lading. Dray RsceiptA. Banh
Checks and Sll kinds Of Oommarcial Printing neatly
executed Rtthe Republican once, No. 81 st. Char
afreet
New Orleans Republican., 1868-11-07

PERJURY.-1he Grand Jury has found a
true bill against Levi Williams, on the
charge of perjury. 1t appears that when
Leon Johnson was on trial for some alleged
crime before Recorder Becker, Williams
W'nt his security for his appearance in the
sum of 5000, swearing before the clerk
that he, Williams, owned the requisite
amount of real estate. johnson failed to
appear for trial. and Judgment was ren,
dered against Williams for the amount of
his security. 1t was then found that be
owned no property, and wien questioned
about the matter Williams stated that
johnson had promised to give him $50 to
go his security, but had not kept his
promise.
New Orleans Republican., 1868-11-07
I q. KArREsAN.

TROPICAL ROOFING MANDATORY
nd Dealer In
Coal, Charcoal Coke. White sand and
FtFeWoOcs
29l Bienviile street corner Of Marais, New Orleans
Orders left at tho above psce, or Box g. Mechanics
E1ohsnse. will Teceive prompt teution apt
New Orleans Republican., 1868-11-07

CoNTRoLLER's OFFICE, CRY HAIL.
New Orleans. November s. 1868
Notice is hereby given that the Controller will at
hls Office, on THURSDAY, November II 1889 AZ
noon adiudeete TO the lowest bidder or dders the
above contract, as per specifications on file in his
ro75 PAS. LABARRE, Deputy Controller.
New Orleans Republican., 1868-11-07

MAYoRALrY OF NEW ORLEANl,
City Hall, November 4, 1858.
No. lIl9-New Series.
Resolved, That Henry Otis be and he is hereby Au-
thoribed to erect steam engine his premises
No. 81 Foucher street. between Lafayette and Glrod
streets.
(Signed) ALFRED KEARNY,
President Board Assistant Aldermen.
(Signed) THOMAS MARKEH,
President Board Aldermen.
Approved November 4 1868.
(S,gned) JOHN X. CONWAY, Mayor.
A true COPY:
john W,CyFRAII, Secretary. nos 81
New Orleans Republican., 1868-11-07
FOR RENT.

ITO RENT LARGE AND ELIGIBLE
/ store-one Of the finest in the city-No. l4a Canal
street., Carondeiet street II is susceptible Of
beipg divided into two stores. To good Lessee il
will be rented cheap. Inquire of
81. GERNON, No. history Building,
Corner Of Camp and Common 2treets
ITO RENr.-A NEWLY BUILT TWO-STORY
L Brick Dwelling, with sill modern convenienoes
No RRmpArt street, few doors above Cana
street Possession given Immediately. Apply tc
81. Geruon. No. 2 Story Building. no9
IlOOMs AND BOARD PLEASANT
II Rooms and Beard for families aud single gen.
tensn be obtained by iInme diAte application a.
ll2 IuR street iees
New Orleans Republican., 1868-11-07

resolution to hold together "as long as
there IS carpet-bagger in New Orleans"
On this basis the club will never dissolve,
though internal dissensions may Scatter the
members through windows and over fences,
like sheep before wolves, as they went one
memorable nj hit a month or two since.
United they stand, divided they fee; but
they are generally quiet and orderly in
their club room.
Last evening, about halfpast seven
o'clock, Mrs. White, residing at No. 31S St.
Peter street, was badly burned while in
the act of lighting coal oil lamp, which
exploded. Her clothing caught fire, and
several articles Of furniture were also de-
ttroyed. The neighbors extinguished the
flames before any serious damage was done
10 the building.
A bend in the river heretofore known
by quaint, curious, and at times unpro
nounceable name lis row called the Grecian
Bend.
The Postoffice will hereafter be closed
at 10 A. NJ. Sundays, and after Monday
next mail will go by way of the Jackson
Railroad at A. NJ. and at 4:30 P. NJ.
daily.
The Office Of the Board of Health has
been removed TO No. 35 Carondelet street,
corner of Gravier, over the Southern Ex-
press office.
A large lot of silverware, stolen proper
ty, is at the Fourth District police station,
where the owner or owners can identity
the same. Some of it is marked H. A.
r." and napkin ring is marked Josiah
from his mother, December "a. '62.9
The residence Of Mrs. A. II. Sinclair, on
Esplanade street, was entered by some un-
known persons. who robbed it of wearing
apparel and other articles of value.
Mr.. Hardee, residing on Howard street,
between Gravier and POydras, was serious
ly injured yesterday by falling from
scafolding he had erected to repair defect
i've chimney. His leg was broken, and be
received besides internal injuries.
George Williams, colored, was dangerous
ly stabbed yesterday in tue Constitution
coffieehouse
Rufus CARRIER was badly injured last
evening by falling at the crossing Of St
Charles aud Girod streets and striking his
head against the curbing
A suspicious fellow, calling himself John
Dempsey, was found concealed yesterday
in the carriage house Of Mr.. Bontay, st.
Claude street, and was arrested.
An alteration occurred yesterday after
noon at the foot of Love street between
Spencer Orme and Pierre Legrand, in
which the latter drew pistol and, firing at
the former, missed him and wounded
young lady named Mary Elgin, on the op-
posite side of the street. The bullet took
effect in the tleshy part of her right arm,
producing a painful although not dan
gerous hurt. She was taken to her resi-
dence on Craps street, and DR.. Werter
dressed the wound.
Sergeant Gibney reports that the aleITn
of fire given at quarter past twelve O'CLOCK
yesterday was caused by the explosion Of
box Of phosphorus at the drug store of
DR.. G. Linck, corner OF Lafayette and Ram
part streets. No damage done.
Another beautiful, warm, cheerful au-
tumn day.
The Superintendent Of Police submitted
this evening to the Metropolitan Police
Commissioners a plan for the reorganiza-
ton of the river police, which will mate
rally increase its efficiency. The plan will,
we hope, be adopted.
New Orleans Republican., 1868-11-07
ElAYOVALTE OF NEW ORLE Ms, !
City Hall, October p, lsGa
No. l092-New Series.

NO. LUo--NtW DtIIts.
WHERE q There is great want OF commercial
facility 10 connect the Jackson Railroad depot with
the river front, in the upper portion OF The city,
OWING to the want of paved streets; therefore he
Resolved. That the Controller be and lie is hereby
authorized, after fivs days notice in the otfcial
journal to adludiOate contract to the lowest bid
der or bidders to shell and grade Magnolia street,
between Washington street and Felicity road the
work 10 performed in strict accordance with plans
and specifications on file in the office Of the City
Surveyor.
(Signed) ALFRED KEARNY,
President Board of Assistant Aldermen.
Signed) THOMAS MARKFY,
Prasi' ent Board OF Aldermen.
approved October %, 1868
(signedl JOHN R.. CONWAY. Mayor.
true copy:
JoaIi W. OVERALL. Secretary.
New Orleans Republican., 1868-11-07
OFFIOIAL--POUND NOTICES

STREET COMMISSIONERS DEPARTMENT
Room No. 7, City Hail, }
New Orleans, November 8, 1863. }
WERE BROUGHT TO THE SECOND DIS
w trict Pound, corner of Orleans and Claiborne
streets, estrays-
Two GOATS of different colors.
Which, il not claimed within three days, and the
expenses thereon paid will be sold at public auction
at said Pound on MONDAY, November 2, ls6s,
at u O'Clock NJ. JOSEPH MURPHY,
Street Commissioner.
Pas. LABARRE. Deputy Controller me- 3t
STREET COMMISSIONERS DEPARTMENT
Room No. Z City Hall !
New Orleans, November c, 1893.
NERE BROUGHT TO THE SECOND DIS
w triot Pound, corner OF Orleans and Claiborne
Streets. estray5-
Two GOATS Of different colors.
Which, # not claimed within three days, and the
expenses thereon paid will be sold st pablo auction
at said Pound, on MONDAY, November 9, 1861
at l2 clock Nj. JOSEPH MURPHY,
street Commissioner.
Pas LARAMIE for Controller. not t
New Orleans Republican., 1868-11-07

MAapRALTT OF NEW ORLEANs,
City Hal, Move mber g. ls6e.
No. Il22-NeW Series.
Resolved That the Street Commissioner be and
he is hereby authorized 20 sreet q gas lampon Tina
LA street, between Camp and Prytania streets.
lSigneD ALFRED KEARNY,
President Board Assistant Aldermen.
tSiQned) THOMAS MARKEY,
Pres dent Board Aldermen
tSqned JOHN r. CONWAY, Mayor.
A true copy:
joHN W OVERALL, Secretary. nO55t
New Orleans Republican., 1868-11-07
SPECIFICATIONS

DFINIT IOA TIONS
For the contracts for repairing and ke ping in re-
pair all the street bridges of the city. and for
the construction of all new bridges which may
ke ordered.
The work shall be sdjudieated into four separate
and distinct contracts, as follows, TO wit:
First Osntraet-All the bridges of the First Dis
trict.
District.
Fourth ContIact-All the bridges of the Fourth
District.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-06-04
THE TRIAL OF JEFFERSON DAVIS.

RICHMOND, June 3.-The United States Court
met this morning ChiefJustce Chase aud Judge Under
wood presiding The ChefJustce called Tie case "
jefferson Davis and Mr. Anderson Of MISSISSIPPI one o
the counsel for the defense read an agreement Tor post
ponemont until October, signed by hessrs' E'ar's aho
o'Conor The ChiefJusnce then asked whether eo"n-
sci was ready for trial, Independent oil 's spu'a'oh
Gov Wes for the pOsccstion, replied lhat ~ view %
tho ahse of rho District Attorney whose VIE NJ Tue
point Of death the absence OF tic prisoner caused w
co,IS IL well he heard lie suggested SOME day OF the
term in october when the Chief could attend
anv h ne n term The ChefJusce granted The mo
t sayinS nj the time that had the trial taken
Ion %? May A year ago, last Fall, it would
Rve heen more convenient for him, as he Was ready 10
trr The case He would however, attend next term
nsssihe The witnesses Including Gen. H. r. Lee. were
pccognIzed to appear the fourth Monday ID NosenSF
and Tho prisoners bail bond renewed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-06-04

Jurisdiction Of corporations by the of their respec
tive States shall have full Jurisdiction in all mat
tiers pertaining to receivership whether In law
ments DEGREES, and remedies, made or issued
by any sch Court in relation TO any such matters are
decree Judgment, execution. Order remedy OF any
court shall be allowed. issued served levied in any
State district territory against the officers or assets
a national bank formed under the laws Of the United
States and located in such State district or territory
which could not be allowed issued served or levied il
such banks organized under the laws OF such state
district, Territory, and upon the appointment OF re-
ceiver for any such bank all process against us properly
which shall have been issued served within 80 DAY
next preceding such appointment, shall become nun anu
void and the property seized under them sai DC 1ort
with returned TO such receiver for distribution according
TO law That whenever association shall be dissOlvei
pursuant to section SO of aforesaid act approved June s.
1864, commonly called the National Currency Act
receiver shall forthwith appointed therefor by the
Controller Currency in other cases arising under
said act
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-06-04
THE NEW GOVERNMENT OF LOUISIANA.

NEw-ORLEANs, June 3. - Gen. Buchanans
anxiousy expected order on the election was promu
gated to-day. IL announces the State Parish, and Judi
cal officers but makes mention of the municipal cleo
tons The order says that the civil government hereby
provided provisional until after the Fourteenth
Article shall have become part Of the Constitution OF
the United states The officers elected will enter upon
their duties on the LIST Monday in November, In accord
ancc with Articles and IS OF the new Constitution bnt
I'm the event OF vacancy occurring IN an olhee m The
meantime the General will nh It preferably 10y the per.
son who has elected TO It, Any officer elected who
is found TO be disqualified to hold office az the date saned
is 10 hold over until his disability shall DO removed, or
new election held Cases Of contested elections are TO he
decided by the proper evil tribunal In accordance with
the existing Constitution aud laws. The following
is the paragraph relative To the assembling Uf the Legis
lature THE General Assembly will not convene until
the Commanding General shalt have been officially mott
OF the acceptance by Congress OF the new State Con
sttuton" immediately after the receipt Of this inor-
nation day is to be appointed for the meeting VI the
General Assembly, To take action upon the Amendments
the Constitution Of the United States known ~ Article
XIV, and 10 define by law the powers and duties pertain
ing to the offices newly created by this Constitution
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-06-04
FUNERAL OF ExPRESIDEYr BUCHANAN
ORDER BY GEN. GRANT.


WASHINGTON, June 3.-The following ORDER
was published to-day
WASHINGTON. d. c., June g. 1868.
GENERAL ORDERS, No 2J.-The following order OF the
President been received from the War Department:
u. u. Pre- ss %h asp ,e de E S..S he
honord predecessor james buchanan tbs event VII 9csao5
public servant As Of respect bis memory is ordered ai
hs EItc9iye Dep,Ttmsn be %me s placed %Ssss ard y
ht the War aud Departments suitable military aud ns,
h'Ao to be PAID on '' '''0" 20 Tue '-' ORsS Joas.oS
In compliance with the instructions Of the President
and Of the Secretary OF war the day after the receipt
of this order each Military post the troops will be r
radcd at 10 o'clock a. M. and the order read 10 their
tiOnal flag will be displayed nc halinast ~ dawn "I
day, guns viii be fred and aterwar at intervals ot
single gun ana he close Of the day. national solno
OF 81 guns. The officers of the army VII wear Grape Si
six months BY command OF Gen. Grant
T. d. TOWNSEND, Assistant AdJutaDt General
In pursuance OF the of the President announcing
the death OF exPresdent Buchanan the Secretary Of the
Navy has issued special order directing that so minute
guns be fired at each Of the Navy-Yards and Naval
Stations Thursday the ith mst the day designated
for the funeral of the late exPresident Buchanan, COM
mencing at noon, and board the Flagship in each
Squadron on the day after the receipt OF this order The
flags at the several NavyYsrds, Naval stations, and
Marine Barracks be displayed at halfmast unil
after the funeral aud board all naval vessels IN com
mission on the day after this order is received.
WASHINGTON, June BIN compliance with
the Presidents order the various Departments OF the
Government were appropriately dressed in mourning in
respect TO the memory Of President Buchanan ana to-
morrow they to be closed. Flags are displayed at
half mast throughout the city.
ORDER BY TIE SECRETARY OF the TREASURY;
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Jan s. lsCs.
GENERAL ORDER.-The Secretary OF the treasury an
nounces 10 the Revenue Marine the decesc, at wheat
land Penn on tho lst inst, OF James Buchanan, eN
Pre.dent OF the United states As mark Of respect, 10
il dreced that on day after the receipt of this order
MI reyenue vessels in commission display their flags al
Galf',uoSt during that day. H. MCCULLOCH,
1890 $780, Secretary OF the Treasury.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-06-04
NsoLvENT BANKING INSTITUTIONS.

T.
Tuesday the following bill IN relation 10 insOlvcnt banks
That the provisions OF the act Of Congress entitled
Z" An act 10 establish % uniform system OF bankruptcy
Chout the United States approved March 2, 1884,
or OF any act amendaory thereto other bankruptcy
act shall not apply to any bank formed under the laws OF
the nted States which has heretofore Or may hereafter
beeo insOyent but the distribution OF assets OF what
ever ature OF any such bank heretofore insolyent,
hereafter becoming nsovent shall take the coarse pre-
scrbed therefor In the act Of Congress ehtted An act
10 provide national currency, &c. approved june D. 1905,
and OF The acts amending the same, ana the possession
and title OF a receiver appointed according TO law and
10 an the assets any such bank are heeOy Ihneu ahd
confirmed whether any proceedings lnDankuP,Sy ~ ~
lation thereto shall have boon taken or not Ihn any
hank organized under the laws OF the United STATES
sa he dissolved Dy the appointment OF receiver &c
cordipR 10 law and IL shall not be necessary 10 take ega
ings 20 have such bank declared dlssOVcd ana
that 10 SHALL be Iawf for the Controller OF the currency
IN isue his certificate revivng such bank upon paye
~ fine rnensps OF te examination aud OF the receiver
ship and upon It's capital being made whole II nc shai
der, n ~ hubble utility that sue bank should De re-
vycd; ana efeupOn the receiver shall transfer 10 suoh
hank ali rho assets thereof IN his hands, and suc Dsik
shall have ali te powers and privileges to which ~ would
have been entitled II IL had not been placed ~ ts %
Of recver. thpt the Circuit ana District Courts OF the
United states and the state Courts OF record having
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-06-04
THE PRINTERS VISIT TO THE PRESIDENT.

WAsuINGToN, June 3.-The delegates to the
National Typographical Convention headed by the
President Mr. Robert McKechne, OF New
York visited the President Of the United states this az
ternoon and were received In the East Room. Mr. A. T.
coryis OF Columbia Typographical Union introduced Mr.
McKechnie and that gentleman addressed his Exeeeney
briefly remarkng that the members OF the Un0n while
differing in political views, had enjoyed harmonious
session. and had visited him as n workngman who had
risen TO the most elevated position in American sociey
The President thanked the gentlemen for the VISIT ana
remarked that he would make speech but that 1t had
become necessary 10 observe caution In speechmaIipg'
He was free TO say however that the remarks addressed
IN him by the President OF the Union highly grail
fying and encouraging Alhson lad been hauc 70
his having onco worked journey man: ne assures
the printers that those among MS nhppieSt
days Whcnwe succeeded in rising from low 10 hSh
nosltou I'm he we are prone 10 forget whence we
prang lie had often received communications casting
tauns ana ieehs upon his former calling puI he nn
needed Shem IL Is not occupation tDat fehocs 9s
grace IL we disgrace It, We shall never DC dls-
Srnced by it, The Pre- Sden remarked that he had oten
been called "A Democrat He would assure MS NSltofs
M one of the first principles OF his Democracy consisted
In measuring every man by hl merit aud s )rth Ia our
country. the mechanic who has ability ana integrity can
aspire 10 the highest position under the Government He
sanld lie as proud OF his standing good mechaHic us
he would OF ali other bOnOrs that could be won The
dust aud stains of workshop as honorable "a tho
wounds of tile battle field After speaking OF the duties
that each owed his country aud again rendering his
heartfelt thanks President concluded and shook the
hand OF each delegate as he passed ont Of the ROOM