New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-02-16

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The Republicans ere working with COM
nendable energy and unanimity, and are
rapidly prsparing for the work before
them- organizing . civil state government
for Louisiana. The parish nominations
will be made as soon after the adjournment
Of the convention as possible, and the
campaign viii then be fully opened.
Advices were received from Washington
early in the week to the effect that General
HancOck's recent orders recognizing the
city government had been disapproved 81
the general Of the army. Appeals have,
however, been made TO General Grant to
reconsider his action. As he has not coun-
termanded his orders, they stand as The
law in this department. We hardly think
General Grant will recede IRON his posi-
ton. In the meantime municipal affairs
remain more unsettled than ever. Sach or
thenewly appointed members Of the conn
Gil as have accepted the honor con-
terred npon them are In some doubt
as to their tenure of office, and do not
evince disposition to initiate q policy
which they may not have chance to per-
feet, and which may be rejected by their
successors. Meantime, city notes continue
at very low figure. especially for the
large denominations, and the little broker
shops Of st. Charles, Common, and Grayier
streets are already beginning to assume
the airs Of great banks, on account Of the
fat pickings they make off the necessities Of
the people. So lsng as landlords can col
lect their rents in greenbacks and pay taxes
In city money that is at thirteen or fourteen
cents discount, they viii rather encourage
this condition of affairs. e-sl,et
On the other hand, however, and we may
say as a consequence, rents are decreasing,
and some houses for which the owners re-
fused $125 per month rent three months
since are now offered at $50. The number
Of unoocupied dwellings and stores is
greater than month since, Many coffee
houses are closed up, more in consequence
Of the extreme dizziness which pervades
that class Of trade than on account Of the
heavy licenses, though both causes have
contributed to diminish the number of
these establishments.
Operations in plantation supplies have
become more active, and some Of the
dealers in machinery express
confidence that quite as much
breadth of ground will be cultivated
this year as last. Sugar and cotton plant
ing will be prosecuted with renewed Vigor,
and it is believed an augmented crop will
be made in both these staples. The chief
Of the bureau Of immigration, Mr.. Kath-
man, has made arrangements for large
numbers of Germans to go from New Or
leans to plantations within hundred miles
from here, and cultivate small tracts Of
land, some on shares and some to be pur-
chased by the settler with condition Of
payment in cotton, at the rate Of a bale for
an acre.
Business has improved during the week,
this being the month fer extensive planting
preparations for they year. Shipments have
been made, principally on credit, and to
planters whose prudence, energy, and fore
sight have enabled them to establish and
maintain fair commercial standing. Al
new impetus has been given to the grain
trade by transhipment by means Of grain
elevators. The principal shipments are to
Boston, and chiefly in bulk. Grain eleVa-
tors, Light charges, speedy transportation,
and no drayage will restore the through
grain trade to New Orleans whichhas been
lost by delays, high port charges, and heavy
cost of drayage.
There has been but little interest mani
tested in amusements, and most Of the es-
Establishments have been giving perform
ances to very Light audiences. The reason
lies chiefly in The impecuniOsity Of the
people, as the attractions presented are
sufficient 10 GIL the theatres in good times.
There are two or three exceptions, but not
striking ones. There Is also falling OF
ID the number Of balls usually given at
this season, and the near approach Of Lent
aamORishes dancers that il Is now too late
70 hope fer anything brilliant in rerpsi,
choFean circles. The season will close
with the usual grand balls on Ma7di Gras
night at the New Opera house, DE 81.
Charles theasres and probably one or two
other places Rat yet announced.