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CONGRESSIONAL.

In the Senate yesterday, Trumbull,
from the Judiciary Committee, reported
bill in relation to corporations, and to
pending indictments in United States
Courts in the late rebel States, and au-
thorizing the temporary supplying OF
vacancies in the Executive Depart
ments.
Mcdonald introduced bill for the re-
lief of loyal citizens of Arkansas, and
for taking the census of that State.
The Senate then resumed the discus
sion of the funding bill.
During the discussion Morton said the
5-20s should be paid in currency,
Fessenden expressed contrary opin-
ion, and advocated adherence to the Re-
publican platform,
Conness thought the Democratic plat
form should be met now and faith in the
Government INDICATED.
Nelson offered substitute for the third
section, looking to the issue Of fifty year
FIVE per cent. bonds, the bnndholders to
pay one-half of one per cent. taxes, and
that a certain Increasing amount of the
! public debt shall be paid each ten years,
beginning with ten millions at the end OF
the first year.
About Eve o'clock the Senate went int
executive session and soon adjourned.
In the House the Committee on Ways
and Means reported back the Senate ball
legalizing Act Second Of the Third Tax
Commissioner FOR Arkansas. Passed.
The Senate's bill for discoptinuing the
Freedmen's Bureau was taken up and
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BY T Ell E G R AP d
LATEST To NOON TO-DAY.
NEW YORK.

NEw York, July Ia, 1920 p.m.-Gold,
l4l3; $40 coupons, 81, 1888; '62, ll3s;
"a, llOs; '65, lis; 5-2Os, new issue,
1881; of CT, 1887; lO-4O's, 1918; 1905,
second and third series, 1881; Govern
ment bonds, dull.
Cotton, dull and unchanged; Uplands,
32c.
New York, July l4.-The heat yester-
day was said to be the most intense that
has been felt in New York for fourteen
years. A very large number of persons
fell on the streets, insensible, from the
heat, two Of whom died during the day.
Thirty seven persons were taken to
Bellvue Hospital, and three of them
died. At three o'clock yesterday morn
ing the thermometer stood at $40; at four
pm. at so, and at midnight at $50.
Seven young girls went into battle last
evening, at the foot of Fifty-sixth street,
in East river, when one Of them got
beyond her depth, and, in her struggles
to escape drowning, dragged three Others
into like danger. A boy fourteen years
old, named Frank Beck, hearing the
screams Of the girls, came to their assist
ance, and succeeded, by persistent diving,
in rescuing three of the four, The other,
named Powers, was drowned.
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adjournment 10 they may follow the sx-
ample OF their gallant leader aud buckle
on their armor FOR the fight -.
Hancock, Hendricks and Chase take
their defeat in good part No doubt each
thinks no ought 10 have had II, but they
arc all heartily for the nominee.
The Presidents opinions respecting i
are not known; only this He will work
cordially for the success Of Me ticket
There Is again some talk of third
Marty with Chase at its head, but u IS
sheer nonsense ,,,
Certain amendments TO tho army bili
are for the purpose Of getting rid oil
Gems. Hancock aud Rousseau.
The report that insanity Is hereditary
in Seymour's family is false. His brother
in-law was once enormously supposed 70
be insane, and that is the nearest touch
his family have had Of such an ailliction'
Advices from Georgia bring abont an
incredible rumor that Alex. ii. Stephens
will be elected United States Senator.
Both Houses have passed bill con-
cerning the Southern electoral votes.
Davis denounced il bitterly. Louisville
Courier special
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our franchise by oil such peaceful means
as may be offered US, and that we should
accept no denial Of tho right except at
the ballot box. The Banner further
suggests IN case our votes are then
refused that we should so organize our
selves wi,hou, all forcible resistance to
the military authorities as TO poll and
automatically record our own vote, aud
so that |, may fairly appear what that is.
II is sensible suggestion, and We second
Il thus early as one we should be pre-
pared to carry out And, in addition,
the measures practicable for legal redress
should be promptly resOrted to. We have
a grea, aud patriotic work to do. And
We ought to begin il aor.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-07-14

General Grant was nominated by the
Radicals solely with the expectation that
his name would create the greatest popu-
lar enthusiasm. II was thought there
would be no end 70 the cheers and ae-
clamstions with which it would be
greeted. The country was expected TO
blaze in q rapture Of delight They
thought Il would be a nomination that
would in advance render all opposition
helpless: that the only contest would be,
Who could shout the loudest in his be-
half Cincinnati Enquirer.
Yet Grants nomination has been re-
ce;ved without enthusiasm, while that Of
seymour AMI Blair brings rsjoieings'
bonfire. and Examinations ali over the
broadlaBd
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The Right IL Vote.

Did you ever have legal right to vote
10 Tennessee Then you haveihe right
nov. Aud it il your plain duty to exer-
else il II you can. You should offer your
vote. II refused, the crime win not be
yours, but that Of those who unlawfrlly
disfranchiss you. The Nashville Ban
ner very properly, as We think, suggesls
that We should organize precisely as i
there Was no lion in the way, and obtain
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MAlSISIIcD.

On tho % of July inst. at Jefferson. Texas
Capt. J. p. Russell. Of late Co. u. 9TH Tennes-
500 Cavalry. and Miss Jennie Epperson. Of
GAINESVILLE. Texas.
Who will say that the most gallant Of Con-
fed.rato soldiers Are not in favor Of anionF Or
that the faircst Of our Southern bellies are not
also In favor OF mion-to n man. We congrat-
ulato Capt. Russell on his adopting the wisest
stop in tho walks of peace. and trust that he
may realize every hope of restored Eden.
When vaior and beauty in union arc blended.
The Etrifes Of this world to them both will DO
ended.
And ties that were severed or broken. be
mendel
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Ano,ncr rnrn Of ,hc screw.

The Arkansas bogus Legislature has
passed bill providing for the collection
Of claims due the State for lands Sold
which gives the attorney general fe" per
cent for collecting them, to be charged
in the bill Of costs. That is the way the
Radical legislatures everywhere, and
continually, ard coniriving to legislate
money into the pockets of their own
creatures. The Little Rock Gazette al
luding to the case, says; $50 deeply
have our people been overwhelmed with
financial disaster, that doubtless ten per
cent Of our Indebtedness abroad, II pay
ment was enforced, would absorb oil the
lands in the State, including corner lots,
choice blocks and cultivated fields This
is certainly an easy and cheap way TO
steal n hirthright."
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ALABAMA.

MONTGOMERY, July IA Smith, Gov
ernor, and Apologize, Lieutenant Gov
ernor, were sworn in yesterday.
The Legislature adjourned and ratified
the 18th amendment Scho6eld, tn,
commander of the district, wasted somt
powder in honor of the event.
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The New York nominations are still be.
ing discussed and the disappointment 81
those Who had other preferences are
giving way. Prominent among these
are a number of the, friends Of Pendis-
ton ia Congress who are anxious CO On
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SOUTH CAROLINA.

CHARLESTON, July l4.-General Candy,
has issued orders that civil authority will
be paramount when the President pro-
claims the adoption Of the 18th amend.
meDt,
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GEORGIA.

ATLANTA, June 1.-THE committee to
investigate the eligibility Of members Of
the Legislature are making slow progress.
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A correspondent Of ysnrs has done
Gen. Hancock justice in publishing the
Official list Of the court which condemned
Mrs. Surratf. thus showing that he was
not one Of the court, aud had nothing 10
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FOREIGN.

LIVERPOOL, July l4.-Cotton, dull.
Sales of 5000 bales. Uplands, llsd; Or
leans, llSd.
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NAME AND LOCATION:

The name of tho Company Is RTNA IN
SURANCE COMPANY.
The Company is located at HARTFORD.
CONNECTICUT.
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ETNAINS. Comply
On July LIST, 1868.

MADE TO STATE OF TENNESSEE.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-02-07
THE CENTRAL EXECUTIVE CON-
AEITTEE.


New ORLEANS, February &, 1868.
At seven o'clock the committee was
called to order by S. W. Lewis, president
pro TEN.
The Foll being called, ffty-dye members
were present.
The minutes were read and adopted.
No reports from standing committees.
A communication from j. b. Roudanez &
Co., New Orleans Tribune, inclOsing bill
for $269 rs for printing, was read aRd or
deTed to be placed on file.
Mr.. Llorens moved that the names of the
members expelled at last meeting be read
by the secretary. Carried.
Mr. Jeurdain moved to include the name
of r. L. Dumas.
Mr.. Blandin moved to defer action until
next Thursday, and, "a committee OF three
be appointed TO confer with the gentleman.
General Sypher spoke lengthily on the
subject, condemning severely she action Of
certain, parties who are trying to break up
reconstruction.
Dr. southworth offered the following as
substitute
Resolred, That members Of this commit
tee who have been expelled rs disorgan-
izers may be restored to membership when
they support the regular nominees Of the
party anu WUIk Will pasIbys
On motion of Mr.. ]. B. Jourdain the
whole subject was laid on The table.
General Sypher moved that the secretary
give notice to the different clubs, and they
be instructed 10 elect persons TO represent
them in said committee. Carried.
Mr.. Llorens moved that the committee
elect president vice Hon. Charles Smith,
expelled Carried.
Mr.. Blandin moved 10 postpone for one
week Lost. efe aas
Mr.. s. w. Lewis was unanimously elected
president of the Central Executive COM
mittee. sae.s
The president In few words thanked
the committee for the honor conferred upon
| him.
Mt. J. P. Newsham was elected 10 repre-
sent West FeIicisna,
The following gentlemen were elected
members of the Central Executive COM
mittee. sf
Captain 8. p. Packard vice ]. Mushaw ay,
expelled.
r. l. Shelley vice Charles Smith, ex-
i. Pessou vice G. s. sauyinet, expelled.
Peter Joseph vice ". r. Craze, expelled.
John Esoot vice L. Rodriguez, expelled
l.. Scott vice Il. E. Damas, expelled.
P. Leonard vice D. VOinche, expelled.
E. Clifford vice G. Gardette, expelled.
DIR. SOuthwOrth gave notice that the
/ headquarters Of the party were established
at No. l2 Dryades street, with Mr.. Milford
as secretary,
General Sypher moved that ratiiica-
lion meeting be held on Saturday, February
| 10, at Mechanics Institute. Carried.
DR., Southworth moved that the secretary
be ordered TO publish notices Of the same
in the New Orleans REFuBIdcAE, Tribune,
and Free Solah. Carried.
! General Sypher moved that committee
Of eleven be appointed as a committee on
arrangements. Carried.
/ The chair appointed Measrs. Vigers
3 chairman; Jourdain, IlOrens, Raynal, Pack
ard, Sardas, Yillere, Remberion, RenaFd
! Up. Noble, r, H lsabelle.
oii iaiVbl0a 0s lnt' lllnii'
din, adjourned until Thursday next, L
meet at Mechanics Institute
SETH w, LEWIS, President.
II Nm Worms Secretarv
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-02-07
WILLIAM BAKER,



Experienced detectives have for weeks
been making use Of al their knowledge 70
discover the perpetratOr of numerous rob
heries OF mail matter betgeen this city and
BFashenr, on the 0peloHsas railroad. VAL
liable letters and PACKAGES have disappeared
unaccountahly and frequently. Complaints
were often made by citizens along the route
that their correspondence had been IN.
serupted, and She department Of course
pursued proper means TO discover where
and BY whom the fobberies had been COM
mitted. Mf W. g. Monk. the postmaster's
cashier, who had taken the Investigation IN
hand, soon aTrlyed at the conclusion that
khe fault did not exist among his clerks.
He then brought under notice the. route
eNent, w. E Finch. After Finch had come
In last Tuesday with the mails, Mr. Monk
inquired If he had brought any registered
lettsra. The response vas q decided
ne. Mr.. Finch Immediately stepped
across the street 70 take o drink, and was
followed hl lIt. Acuk, Who there again IN
quired Of Finch f be he'd no valuable LEI
teFs, and again the rePig was that he had
not ~ tae lasteE snrned suddenly round
his coal aaf1ed ii FROST, and the ends q
several t5sfs bceani9 vi biess Once more
he aas alked fef lettdfl AAd again denied
before ss7efai Witnesses He was nov
searched, aad pn hi1 F4fsen were toana
three rec eQrea leflaff. is Has suspected.
This was safacianl Nag1sns for his arrest,
aud hls esA tpa& was thea opened, and g
it were discs eslslel iag IKE 4oltq ull
open e1 letteFA iaat 4 la4 heoa eiztraated troni
niailbaa 0ne iatif. heaeFer. bad oeeI
tampefed with, atd % Ct aas tQnna 4Sao L
treaanfy A0las, ned 8 Berry & blnan
Posdrtf street, search Naffal.t fQnnc
several ls' n biz derce 4lt tapl
! street.
When q ile lss,4 tplsa
/ missioner Ha N4 mllifA t1 4|A
/ Ia the sun end ne
/ furnished siuat kiAcA Y
I sobhins nailN. sna' Alst
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,RIDAY lL0nNINe. FEBRUARY I. l8es.


The most daring acts as ggmnssts and
acrobats are performed every night at the
Academy by the brothers Miaco, whose ex-
nlaits thr;u the beholders with mingled
a.s... as ,' ,..,...;s,, M su,oo. .osa. Z
selfol "pu sunni a''"n' ~ '"eos songs VI
Miss Adele p; Clair ana MISS Nellie Tay-
lOr excite The most pleasing emotion an i
dances Of the Clinetop sisters are ,ssiune
and attractive. Tho bone solo Of Mr.. Dele.
hanty Il most surprising performance.
The Irish Lion" ia really a screaming
farce, and Alfred Stewart is excellent as
tla moore. 1ne programme varies every
evening ana there Is Always something
new ST. charles Theatre
Dan Bryant, the inimitable Irish come.
dian, had an excellent house last evening
10 ,v,t,ass h;s norsonotin in tho ratriotic
- = ,1ese',.,,s &c c,p.;oa ~ NJ
Ms IIa.na " az Ss'qHs T;s. q ~ a H1s
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-02-07
memovaH and a App0latnaent Of street Com,
pnsssaoner

The subjoined extract from special orders
No. 26 was dated at fifth military district
headquarters February s:
The investigation ordered by these head
quarters, December 20, 1867, in the matter
Of the charges Of malieasaRee in Office pre-
terred against William Baker, street com
missioner for the city OF New Orleans, will
at once terminate. The district attorney OF
the parish of Orleans is hereby directed to
take charge of this matter, and take such
action rs may be proper and necessary
against the party, proceeding therein by
due course Of law.
William Baker, street commissioner foT
the city Of New Orleans, ttnilitary appoint
ment) is removed from office, and George
d. Field ia appointed in Misplace.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-02-07

HuMSFAnE atal 0EAAAtAAA1Nf
The amount Of destitution and suffering
existing in the South, especially in the gulf
states, at the present time is greatly exag
gerated. 1t is undeniable that thsre are
families subsisting on the plainest food and
occupying the humblest habitatioBs, who,
until the war commenced aud slavery was
overthrow, lived in afiuence, and were
surrounded by Injuries Bat the war
swept away their property, and they have
not yet nerved themselves 70 the unty OF
toiling for their daily bread. TO such rs
these the realities Of life are bitter and IN
pleasant.
The. coiersa pasple on plantations have
been promised in many instances wages
which their employers did not pay, either
from unwillingness or inability 70 comply
with the terms of their contracts. These
people live now like the mass Of the white
families of the South outside Of cities.
The cases Of absolute dessitution among
them are rare. But the Imagination Of
sensation writer's creates a terrible eondi-
tion Of society for the purpose Of effect At
the North This extract Of uu editorial N
the Boston Post is most highly drAWn
picture Of iictisn in the foreground Anz-
tanned BY 40 facts;
Letters from the South say that tongue
i can not speak nor pen Nfite TIE terrible
\ destitution which prevails ID The South. On
! ne Mississippi, from Msmphis TO Bayou
sara. the wharves ar8 lined with ragged
and tattered blacks who lounge away The
hungry hours. proud Of butcher knife, an
old pistol er a Ratchet in their belts, Of
rusty gun over their shoulders.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-02-07
THE HOARD OF POLEoE COMMITS
SR0NEWR,

The board met Wednesday evening at elk
O'Clock, Mayor Heath in the chair. Present,
Messrs. Shelly, Maoarty, Courcelle, Earhart,
and Lanusse
Officer Gainer, OF the first district, dis.
missed from the force q Fortnight ago for
brutality 20 a prisoner, was reinstated by
the board.
Officer ). 7. Beauregard, of the second
district, charged with answering the call
rap Of q corporal without authority, fourth
charge, was suspended for ten days.
officer F, Pettngill, of the second district,
charged with sitting down and sleeping on
his beat on Burgundy street, was suspended
for ten days.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-02-07

a Marshall, Texas paper referring %
the late riot at that place, sayE No one
was hurt, aud no oue was shot at. Apiasel
was ered, etc. A pistol was ired, but No
one was shot ati That sounds d little
strange. bus it may Be correct AZ al
events, we infer That the diaiuzsen' Ars
about ready fof tria, Preparations fos
trial IN Texas consist oI lhs removal y 9
safe distance, either IL ihs world q iee
next. og ali wisnesss Rho aAow ali9 .hisE q
tie mater 10 Be Investigated, a4a ~ sam-
moninr 81 those WIN kaow nslHIhg b it.
Tbe llttIe extract vs have sakdA Adm the
Marshall paper would Indicate thal ltsy
had already 1ooud enough Witnesses 81 The
iatIer cia5l o hesln the tiiaI With
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LOCAL INTRLLIGENCE.



The following letter, dated February G,
makes its own explanatory
Major General w. s. Tasusock, Commanding Fifth
sIR---I am this morning In receipt Of an
order iasned from your Headquarters, dated
Febrnary 8, No. rs, special order, removing
me from the Office Of street commissioner.
Il respectfully draw your attention to
section 4 of act Of congress dated November
n, 1867, by which It viii be seen that my
appointment was mede by Major General
P. H, Sheridan, commanding nth military
district, on the 50 day of June, 1867, was
confirmed; and ms your powers of removal
are by that act Of congress confined to thai
of persons who are disloyal. and who use
their influence to hinder or obstruct the re
construction acts OF con gress, and as nc
such charges have been made against me,
shall only yield the office to an order ap.
proved BY s'the general Of the army Of the
force. 50
Respectfully,
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LOUIsIANA cONsTHrUTIONALC CON-
eg vENTHONs


AftQr the disposal Of several resolutions,
the order Of the day was called up. The
following articles were adopted as title XI,
Of schedule: articles 147, l48. 149, 100.
Mr.. Brown offered the following as an sd
iitional article under the title of schedule,
as follows.
ART. :. The act ll5 Of the general as
sembly Of 1867 for issuing 81, 00O,0 900 levee
bonds is hereby repealed.
without coming to a vote, the convention
adjourned until this morning at 10 O'Clock
A. n.
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6s - ss JEFFERsoS, February y, 1865.
The nominating convention Of The parish
Of Jefferson met Ia Carrellton to-day st 10
o'clock A, H., and unanimously passed The
following resolution 81. ssas
Resolved, That we now In this cOnven-
tion pledge ourselves and give our sacred
word Of honor TO support the nominees 81
the Radical Republican State Nominating
Convention, who are headed by the Hen,
Fl @. Warmoth and the Hon. o. J. Duan.
D. @. WOODRUFF, President.
SAMuar M. Tom, Secretary.
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tUQmmunicared.l
HOAMn OF HEALTM.
Nav onLnaNs. February 9, i

NEW 0NLEANss February 9, 1865.
EDrToR REPUslaeAN.
Dear Sa-The editorial ID your paper
this morning, advising the reconsideration
by the convention Of the board Of health
section, which was repealed, omitted Il
state n its quotation from the report q
the New York sanitary COMMITTEES that The
old method Of siaughtering animals had been
entirely done away with in New York; and
hat now the work was done, as in Lonaen
and Paris, in abattoifs, located at suitable
pniHls On the outakirts Of the city. ~
Nnw ork there are thfee--0ne al the foot
ef One Hundred and Sixth street, on The
East river one on New York bay, at
C0mmNnspaw, New jersey, and one on tho
Hudson elvqr between hohoken and Jersey
Iii 4a asattoits are fully capable Of
@aFplgi4f al Ne mests that are required
IN SeW a&k Brook n Williamsburg, and
the Je1sey tiliea. besides packing for other
AeskaiS on i|esas aaeunt eI meats that
Otherwise waula ha7e been pas up In the
West, uf wasted
PLEASE aIi, e ID soeale measures
q aansla 9 ARD lei The convention
glow io f'e and FaplieFa that 1t ID
I.I4 nR fosIIi1 Re III sAA day, and
1R He have our eIi4e flgs ef Wild cat
honnhial safNlF N Dnf@ water, .
aoH aFAirnae. An9 HIi nflsaHees under the
epniJtl 1fmeo Net korH what Is right, and
knqF1t dare ns|Ala|1 lheR VIII We heal
ANas hriag 50 mach behind the aes
% the 9Al el 1lly Gfitigs.
NEW YORK.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-02-07

YN.ER. u. M. WIRING MI GRAD
Ayuasa Of the New York lFllaae os i,s'A01s,.s
Dental Suraer7, afset M experian1e -.
0f lonrteeu years IN his professor.
cilefa has aaivices ta the nhAhltanisS Il & 4
81 New Ori0anas As.aR-
N, ElTeefh inserted On YULDANLTE BASE
8upEni0R 40 GOLD IN AIS liRsnEcrs, AT HALF ri
cqgH No. l93 Uastomhouee sheet. bstwean Dau
phlno and BufRuhdFs
HeleTgnce--Eiea. N. 2. bauA
va n a- --. W 3. j. WLalsaAl. D. p. y.
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Pa0EEOINGs o. SOUTHERN CONVENTIONS.