New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-03-22

to press itupon the brokers in large guam
titles, although it is probable that the more
timid have pretty nearly got rid of what
little they had. Some dealers still give
notice that they take it at par but the sug-
gestive information that a heavy disco unit
will be allowed to purchasers who pay in
national currency rather explains away
the idea Of city notes at par. The recent
prompt action of the council also had a
tendency to advance the rates of this de-
scription of currency.
The brokers, fully alive to the fact that
the people of this city have a chronic habit
of becoming dissatisfied with their money,
have, some of them, been attempting new
trick on the people. 1t is claimed by them
that there is a difference in value between
the notes of the national banks and the is
sues of the United States treasury. 1t is
barely possible that two or three foolish
people may have been thus robbed of a
few cents on the dollar by these shylocks.
But the fact that national bank notes are
bankable in every city of the United
States, aud are received and paid out
in common with legal tender at the
United States sub-treasury, at the
collectors office the postoffice, and
everywhere else, is sufficient to satisfy
any intelligent person that in point OF
value there is not the slightest difference
between this currency and legal tender.
Some little stir has been made on the
surface of political affairs by the nomina.
ton of candidates for office on the part of
pretended organization, composed of men
few in number and destitute of influence.
From the number of indignant "cards''
which have appeared in the city papers
during the week. we infer that the weak
ness Of the party that has thus taken upon
itself to settle political affairs is fully ap-
preciated by the politicians whom they offer
to support. We should not have heard Of
such positive reputation On the part of the
proposed candidates had they supposed
there was the least prospect of assistance
from the No. 66 St. Charles street party.
In the meantime the Republican party is
actively engaged in preparing for the com
ing election. This is the only organized
political party in the state, and victory is
certain to perch upon its banners on the
18th and 18th Of April if every true man
does his duty.
The change in the commander of the
fifth military district has been gladly well
coined by the loyal people of this city, and
has no doubt had good effect on business.
The late commanding general wholly mis-
understood this community ; and instead
Of admitting to his counsels representative
men, suffered himself to be advised and in.
fiuenced by those who habitually deceived
him. His administration was a blunder
from beginning to end. General Reynolds
has had much more experience
with The people of this section, and
his administration of civil affairs will be
found great improvement over that of his
predecessor.
The attendance at the several places Of
amusement has beenNery light, with the
exception Of one or two benefit nights. The
whole of the past season has been remark
able for want of patronage extended to
these establishments. As a general thing
the entertainments offered have been quite
satisfactory but the people have not been
able to spare the money to buy tickets.
The season is now, however, drawing to a
close, and there is little or no prospect for
a revival Of interest.
There have been two examinations for per
jury pending before the United States com.
missioners. The first in point of time is
that of Governor Baker, before Commits
sioner Shannon. The complaint charges
him with having committed perjury when
he took the oath Of office. This case is still
on. The other is the proceedings instituted
against Mr.. William Baker, street commits
sioner before Governor John B. Weller.
Both of these cases are founded on taking
the iron-elad oath Of Office In the latter.
the defendant has waived examination, and
given bonds for his appearance before the
United States district court.