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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-07-02

On the fifteenth ultimO man rowing
near Mobiles Island, in Portsmouth harbOr,
discovered the body of man about four
feet under water. In attempting TO raise it
to the surface it was found to be held down
by heavy weight attached to the feet He
managed 10 tow it to shore where il was
recognized as The body of Captain George
Mathes, a well-known citizen. Nothing was
found on his person but few matches, a
knife, etc. Attached to the feet by q new
rope was heavy stone about the size of
peck measure, and the hands were fastened
behind BY pair of steel handouts. There
were no marks Of violence about his person,
and it appears that Captain Aathes deliber-
ately premeiitated and executed suicide.
He was seen on Market street between
eight and nine O'clock the previous even.
Ing, and undoubtedly. went on a wharf
aoout high tide, tied this heavy stone to
bis feet, fastened his hands behind him,
and jumped into the water, which is some
twenty feet deep. Captain Mathes WAS
about thirty years Of age, was married. aud
has been for some time of unsound MUD.
Insanity Is hereditary In his family. He
was man Of considerable property and
papers were found az his boarding house
regarding its disposition, and concerning
the frnerrl.
The Portsmouth Times SAYS The rock
was secured to his feet a. none but an ex.
pert sailor could have done 1t, and the
handouts adjusted IS nicely as any officer
could have done. None but Al insane man
could have had the nerve TO complete all
the arrangements for drowning Is was done
in this case
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-07-02
Important Railroad Measure.

In the United States Senate on Thursday
last bill of much Importance to the PEG.
pie and railroad interest OF the whole South
was presented by Senator Pomeroy. 1t is
entitled "a bill for completing direct and
continued line of railroad from Washington
to Mobile and other p ints South, and ere.
ating post route from Washington to Mo
bile and New Orleans, thereby securing a
more certain, speedy, andp economical
transportation of the United States mails,
military stores, and munitions of war;
The first section grants to the Georgia and
South Carolina Air Lime railroad Company
bonds of the United States to the amount
of six millions of dollars to aid in the CON
struction of the road of said company be.
tween Atlanta, Georgia, and Charlotte,
North Carolina, or such other Northern
terminus as may be determined by the
management of said company; and to the
Alexandria and Fredericksburg railroad
company bonds of the United States to the
amount of one million OF dollars to aid in
the completion of its road from Alexandria,
Virginia, to point OF junction with the
Richmond, Fredericksburg, and Potomac
railroad at or near the city of FrederiCks.
burg, Virginia, said bonds to mature in
thirty years from their date, bearing inter.
est at six per centum per annum, pay
able semi.annually in the city of New York
The second section provides that the COM
panies before receiving these bonds shall
execute their own first mortgage to an
equal amount, and no more, of the United
States bonds granted them, said bonds to be
secured by deed of trust to two trustees
of each road, one of whom shall be ap-
pointed by the secretary of the treasury,
and the other by the company, ETC. The
third section provides that the cost of said
roads over and above the amount of United
States bonds granted shall be provided by
said companies The fourth section pro-
vides that the Georgia aud South Carolina
Air Line railroad Company shall complete
their line of road from Charlotte to Atlanta
within three years from the passage of the
act, and the Alexandra aud Fredericks.
burg railroad company within eighteen
months of the passage of this act, add if not
SO completed the said roads or either Of
them shall stand forfeited to the United
states, TO be disposed of as Congress may
direct
The NTH section provides for the payment
of interest, forfeiture in case of non.pay.
ment, ETC.; and the sixth section provides
that the said Georgia and South Carolina
Air Line railroad and the said Alexandria
and Fredericksburg railway, when com
pleted together with the Richmond, Fred.
ericksburg, and Potomac railroad, the
Richmond and Danville railroad, the Pied
mont railroad, the North Carolina railroad,
the Atlantic and West Point railroad, the
West Point aud Montgomery railroad, the
Montgomery and Mobile railroad, and the
Washington, Alexandria, and Georgetown
railroad shall be q general post route and
military road from Washington city to Mo-
bile.
The bill was referred to the committee on
the Pacific railroad
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-07-02

When the dispersal began Of the crowds
on Canal street yesterday, and it become
apparent even to those who least desired it
that the day would pass in comparative
quiet, threats were openly made that the
blood of leading Radicals would yet be
spilled. We remind these would-be assas-
sins that the administration Of The laws is
passing into the hands of men who will
exact full penalty for the commission of
lawless acts. Human life and the liberty
of the citizen are sacred, and the safe
guards established for the protection there
of will be stringently maintained.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-07-02
GENERAL BUCHANAN,

While we can not by any means approve
all of General Buchsnsn's acts while he has
been in command here, it affords US great
pleasure to accord to him the need OF
praise when we think it due. We think
he is entitled to the gratitude Of every law
abiding, order-lOVing citizen OF New Or
leans for the prompt and decisive measures
he instituted yesterday to preserve the pub
lie peace. Indications of impending dis
turbance were plainly observable by the
most hopeful, while some of a more timid
disposition expressed fears that all the
forces at the command Of General Buchanan
and Major Williamson, chief of police,
would be insufficient to keep in
check those who manifested a turbu-
lent disposition. There was some
thing in the transactions of the day to re-
mind one of the stirring scenes Of the
summer of 1858, when the then dominant
political parties of this city were arrayed
against each other in armed hostility. At
that time the extensive preparations made
on each side, and the nearly matched
strength of both parties prevented any
outbreak. No blood was shed during the
whole of the difficulty except by accident
and the two parties subsequently met at
the polls in apparently amicable conflict
The great influence of the Major General
Commanding was timely directed to the
preservation of the public peace. For
this he will in future enjoy the confidence
of the people. They now see in him a
man who, whatever erroneous political
opinions he may entertain, is a powerful
and determined protector of the lives of
those whom he has been sent to govern. As
it is among the last acts ofhls administration
here it is also one of the most graceful
and long to be remembered by grateful
people.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-07-02
ARM1Ee THE POLICE.

An objection is raised by one Of our
evening cctemporaries against arwing the
police with pistols. It is said to be CON
trary 70 law. We regard this questionable,
at least, as under certain circumstances
any private citizen may be permitted to
carry arms. The law is intended to prevent
the carrying Of concealed Weapons II has
been claimed that a citizen has o right to
carry arms for bis defense, in case be deems
It necessary. And We are not aware that
there has been any change in the law since
1858, when one Of the editors Of the Plea
yansi an honorable, popnlar, and worthy
gentleman, during the disturbance created
BY she Vigilance Committee, attached his
revolver 70 belt and openly wore It in
The street He Was not molested.
AZ % he police, Is IS customary
% give them suitabls arms b defense in
al large cities ia case Of danger. The
police Of New Orleans have bsen ia she
habit d carrying revolvers Tor moro than
lResn years. Previously, We believe, they
wsfe armsa with "a old French Or army
mnsts. Daflss ihe Kaoe- Nothing riots
q september 1864, lhs police were pro
'.ea VA Nssezas s Wsfs masy 81 onf
.''ns who y9saa's 10 asslst he aul
'hoiiil.a u palEoila - sifeels. Tie
police whe IL lsaa made "a attack on
4ssseuies' Institute and killed . many
liazall q MSS #ieaas were 40 srned
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-07-02

Letters from Washington of very recent
date confirm the telegraphic report that
no combinations will for the present be
made by the Senate The fight for and
against Mr.. Perry Fuller, nominee for the
CommissiOnership of Internal Revenue is
very bitter, and there is not much prospect
for his success, Notwithstanding the whole
force of the wealthy and influential In
dian rings is at bis back.
The chances Of Mr.. Lacey for eventual
confirmation as Collector of Internal Rev
enue at New Orleans are declared to be
Frightening but immediate action on
neither of the cases in which the people Of
this State are Immediately concerned is
deemed probable.
1t is stated that President johnson will
recall all the nominations he has made of
Democrats who are still hanging fire in the
Senate, should he be in any degree snubbed
at the New York Convention.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-07-02

eIR JANIS BRooKE.--DoWn in Devon
shire, IN England. she other day iluns I'D
tieed. man whose career has been one OF
the most romantic aud remarkable among
those who have holped 70 establish and ex-
tend the British empire Ii the indian ocean.
This man vas Sir James Brooke, some Wills
zaiah Of earaWAk AID governor Of Labuan,
90 burutos successor Of Give and Hast
inGs IN carrying British civilization &C the
swords pOiut 70 India; like Give and Hast
tnRg terribly '1nqestigasedN by Parliament.
aud g lest laying down bic lile long sitef
BE- had laid down his temp lfaFy hoh9fe. and
~ ifou the fed IN Whiuh he Nan those
honose. ID quiet Devonahsfe. where terra few
years past he tas lifea On property which
0as pufchaeed i1r him by 4 ftR admirers
and feTlpnal friends Hs W.N bora 81 1908.
s he,lasi, Y 1illah Hopgly, Bengal.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-07-02
CONCEALED WEAPONS,

In view of the disturbed state Of this
community, we earnestly entreat the police
and judicial officers of the city and parish
to execute, without favor or discrimina
ton, the laws folbidding the carrying Of
concealed weapons. Disgracefully fire.
quent of late have been shooting and stab
bing cases, ard the prospects do not indi-
cate change for the better-at least not
until the popular pulse, shall have cousid-
erably cooled from its present fever heat.
We quote from the law, SO that none may
blindly go astray, and promise to criticise
the acts of the police and magistracy in
this connection as their course may war
rant The acts Of the Legislature declare,
viz:
That whoever shall carry weapon or
weapons concealed on or about his person,
such as pistols, bowie knife, dirk, or any
other dangerous weapon, shall be liable to
prosecution by indictment or presentment,
and on conviction of the first offeRse shall
be lined not less than two hundred and
NIFTY dollars nor more than five hundred
dollars, or imprisonment for one month,
ans for the second efense not less than Ave
hunered dollars nor more than one thou
sand dollars, or imprisonment in the parish
prison ~ discretion Of the court, not to
exceed three months. And that il shall he
the duty Of the judges OF the district courts
IN this State 20 charge the grand jury spe.
cialiy IS to this section.
Who can recall case Of this law being
strictly enforced in New Orleans ? We
hope there viii be ne such laxity inthe
future, especially among Republican ON
cials. Let them inaugurate an era of re-
spect for and obedience to the laws, and
more particularly This one.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-07-02
ESTATE OF DAVID T. RUSSELL

OTE1cE UNIFIED STATES MAE
Distric' Of Louisil
Monroe, La, Nay d
This is TO GIVE NOTICE That Ol
i seventh day Of Ma, A. D. 1858, q
RANT IN BANKRUPTCY was issued aRai
estate Of DAVID n. H. SSEL Of the %
franklin and State Of Louisiana who ii
adiudged bankrupt on his own petition; d
payment OF any debts and delivery OF any 4
beiongingto such bankrupt, to ain or for
ana the tran Ter Of any property By MIN are
den by law; that nesting Of the creditors
sasd bankrupt. 70 prove their debts ana To-
Court Of Bankruptcy, to be holden At the Z
v. j. q. Baker IN the town OF Monroe, d
Ouaohita, before W. j q. Baker Register,
second day Of July, A. d. 1865, a. 10 clock A
r ). HEBRON, u s. ID
Per M. N. GRADY. Deputy, IS Messenger.
No. 7si-myieiy2
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-07-02
Squares mo. mos. smOs. 9 mos. u mos.

Monthly Advertisements inserted every other day,
to be charged two-thirds the above rates
Second page monthly advertise nents, each square
$40 per month -,
Transient Advertisements, having the run OF the
paper first insertion 81 90 per squire; each subse
nsut insertion seventy five cents per square.
Second page transient advertisements each i1ser-
ton 81 so per square -,
Advertisements inserted at intervals to be charged
Is new each insertion ,,,
Regular advertisers, who advertise largely, viii be
allowed such dscou NJ from above named transient
rates as may be agreed upon; provided, that IN no
case shall such discount exceed twenty-five per
cent
charged twenty cents per line each insertion.
THE WEEKLY REPUBLICAN
Is published every saturday morning Subserip
tiou SIS per annum, advance; half yearly aud quar-
aarly, same rates single copies ten cents
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-07-02


Those who have read that charming story
''Who Breaks Paysn remember the witty
and eccentric Honora Townsend's devotion
at one time TO wonderful toy oracle called
Planchette. We clip the following descrip.
ton from an exchanges;
Planchette, or, as it is sometimes called.
The Household SYbbii, = is q new Toy, and is
exciting universal attention. It is suited
to the old as well as the young people. The
name is French and means, literally, little
plank.
The instrument is 8 1eartshaped board,
mounted on two photographic wheels, with
a pencil passing through the apex of the
heart.
When placed on a sheet of paper, if one
or two persons rest their fingers tightly
upon it, It will begin to move as soon as
their hands become charged with magnet.
ism, and write out the answer to any CUES.
tion which may be asked, without any in.
territorial impulse being given by those who
touch it.
It Is supposed that the action Of mind
over matter produces this effect, though
answers foreign to the expectation of
either party working the toy are often writ.
ten, to their mutual astonishment.
And Ali Bahia writes to the Philadel.
phia Eueniag Telegraph as follows:
lou nave uehId Oh = fla0cneLte," that
mysterious heart.shaped plaything which
runs around on two wheels and lead pen.
Gil, and audaciously replies to every cues
ton put, hit or miss. In the street in which |
live . young lady who was unduly attached
TO tins funcannien game came to her death
in consequences. She had shut herselfup with
II, and regardless of the directions on the
downward side Of the board that two per.
sons are TO operate simultaneously in plac-
ing their fngertips upon the upper surface.
had endeavored for hours at time to gel
response to certain questions she asked re.
specting far-absent lover. Midnight came.
and she stlll remained seated In Company
with "Planchette,p impatient and despair
ing, and ready to dash the mockiug toy to
pieces. At length she felt a slight thrill
along her arms, and & movement on the
paper beneath the pencil. At this crisis her
mother entered but she needed her not.
Bending lew, she asked, "Where Is Rich
ardM 'In heayenn was the instant re-
Spouse, written out in charaeters as copper
P ateike IS a writing masters and the girl
fell liielesB from the chair. Medical rene
dies, including shocks 81 electricity, were
applied, but ii vain. In one hour after
she died. victim, not 10 s'Planchette.p
which is . harmiess toy enough, but to an
Over-stimuAted and morbid Imagination,
goaded On By long continued aud abnormal
application.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-07-02
DEAFNESS-DEAFNRSS.


DR. L. DAVIS,
Who has for many years been engaged in the prac-
tice of Acoustic Medicine, as is well known, trusts
he may without impropriety assert that the reputa-
tien he has secured by opening the Of the deaf
shall be maintained.
DR.. Davis be consulted daily at his ofHcs, 2sl
Canal street, al Diseases of the Ear. embracing
Deafness and kindred afliet ons MIN cod
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-07-02

with pistols, and we have never heard that
one of the force was punished for an in
fringement of the law in that respect, or
that our contemporary made any objection
against giving the police pistols on that
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-07-02
A WORK OF INTEREST.
LIFE OF A. H. DOSTIE.
Or, The COnhIet in Kew Orleans.
BY EMILY HAzEN READ

This intensely attractive AVID interesting book has
receRtly been received from the New York publish.
ing house, and is for sale by A. SIMON, IS Baronne
street.
The trade can be supplied by Mr.. SIMON
Every citizen Of New Orleans should have a copy Of
thus book. 1t treats OF persons and transactions
here with free pen and will 10 doubt receive some
criticism from those not oomplimented by the
Author. ;vo
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-07-02
PENSACOLA OBSERVER,
PUBLISHED TRI.WEEKLY
BY
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enterpr1siug men II is devoted to the development
OF The material interests of the state OF florida;
and in its local department devotes special attention
70 the immense lumber aud timer irade GROWING
up in its vicinity, also to other commercial items
which to the careful reader will indicate the dc.
veopment OF the great natural advantages OF PensA
cola port
81 Advertisements solicited.
Exchanges publishing will have like courtesies ex.
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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-07-02
EsTArE oF JoaN n. REYNoLp

UNITED STATES aLARaHAL's on
District Of Louisil
Monroe, La, May u
Il seVenth dav az NAV. a ID lRsS a wa
IN BANKRUPTCY Gas issued against the
Of JOHN N. REYNOLDS, Of Trent
the parish Of Ga sohita and State Of
siapa, who has been adjudged q
rupt on his own petition; that the payI
any debts and delivery Of any Drope To- beloI'
such bankrupt h. him or for his us9, and I'd
ter Of any property BY him, are forbidden
that meeting Of the ere ditors Of the said b
70 uEove their debts and 10 ohoosa one or d
signees of mis- estate, viii be held at court d
ruptey, to be holden at the Office Of W. j. Ql
70 ths town Of Monroe, parish Of ouachita, b
j. q Baker, Register, on the second day Z.
A. d. 1888. At 10 o clock A III.
+. j HEBRON, U. s. Nj.
Per "; M GRADY, Deputy, As Messenger.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-07-02
EsrATE oF DANIEL wERsrER.

UNITED STATES MARsHAL's Or,
District of Louisi
New Orleans, June q
THIS IS TO GIVE MOTT K Thar ON
i frat day of June. A. d., 1858, WARRM
BANKRUPTCY was issued against the I'd
DANIEL WEBSTER, OF New Orleans, IN TIT
of Orleans and state Of Lonlsiana. who Vi
Judged bankrupt on his own petition that d.
Inent Of any debts and delivery Of any property,
ing 70 such bankrupt, 70 him or for bis use, a
transksr of any prope ty by him, are forbidden
that q meeting Of the creditors Of the eaid bar
to prove their debts and TO cnoOse one Cd
Assignees of his estate, wi be h Ia at q q
Bankruptcy, to be holden at the JustomhOusf
ing, in the city OF New 0rlean Louisiana
Z. 3 Kellogg. REGISTER. on the second day Il
A. D., 1853, ~ 9 o clock A. NJ.
f. j. hnHA9N, u. s. Marsh
No. S69-jeg WA District OF Loui
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-07-02
AUCTION SALES,

LARGE AND PEREMPTORY SALE OF
giant Match and Single Horses, Elegant
Horses, Fine Work Mules, Fine Mich Cow
gies, Elegant Bretts, Harness. Wagons, ct,
at auction.
ny MONTGOMERY BROS, d
~ Z; u. Montgomery, Auctioneer-Will be
THURSDAY. July 2, 1853, at II O'Clock,
Lhner'R Stable en- GrAvier street.
Elegant MATCH HORSES.
Elegant SADDLE HORSES;
Fine WORK MULES;
Fine MILOH COWS;
ALSO
Top and Open Buggies. Elegant Bretts, HI
Wagons, etc.
TERMs-Cash. in United States Treasury no
Au1
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-07-02
IN BANKRUPTCY.

ESTATES OF JOHN L. BYRNE AND L
DAS A. SHIELDS,
As Partners and Ind ,viduals.
UNITED STATES MARsHAL's OF
District of Louis
Monroe La, June e
THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE THAT on
l twenty sixth day Of May, A. d. 1863
RANT In BANKRUPTCY was Issued
the estate of JOHN l.. BYRNE and LEON
A SHIELDS, as partners and individuals, d
roe, in the parish Of Ouachita and state Of Lon
who have been adiudged bankrupts on the
petition; that the payment of any debt
delivery of any property belonging to
bankrupts, to them or for their use
the transfer Of any property by then
forbidden bylaw ;thst meeting OF the creditor
said banluupts, to prove their debts ana to oho;
or more assignees of their estates. will be bid
Court Of Bankruptcy, to he holden at the
ter's office in the town Of Monroe, Louisiana,
vi Y Baker, REGISTER. on the second day q
A. ID. 1863, at 10 o'clock A, Ri.
4. j. HEBRON, U. s. Marsh
District OF Louis
Per NJ. NJ. GRADY. Deputy, as Messenger.
No. Sa0-ielSiy2