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The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-11-29

We are glad to see that Judge Durell has
followed the example of Chief Justice Chase
and dispensed with the test oath in the case
of jurors in the United States Court. The
chief justice has done well to avail himself of
the discretion confded to him by the law, in
abolishing q ridiculous, absurd and pernicious
restraint upon the administration of Justice
restraint which could have no other effect
than to still further limit the already small
number of persons qualified to discharge the
delicate and responsible duties of jurors.
The idea that, because man had taken part
either actively or passively in the "rebeI-
ion," he is therefore incapacitated to form
correct opinion on questions of law or of
fact or that his views of the political aspects
of the struggle afflicted him with moral
obliquity rendering him incapable of dis
charging the ordinary duties of the citizen,
is libel on the common sense Of mankind,
and an insult to the intelligence of the Anne
rican people. The action Of the chief justice
in this matter is, likewise, vailed rebuke
to the party which, in this so-called
land of liberty, has revived the
odious tests which tyranny mas invented
as q prop for arbitrary power. The peril
nacity with which the Radicals have adhered
to the test oath, after the disappearance of the
causes which were used as { pretext for en-
forcing it, is only one out of many illustra-
tons of the despotical character of their
method, and the dangerous nature of their
designs. Kpublic employment is to be con-
sidered as privilege, the test oath is direct
invitation to perjury addressed to those who
are willing to compound with the truth for
the sake of gratifying their ambition, or ad-
yancing their personal interests. If public
employment is duty which the citizen is
morally bound to accept, and discharge to the
best of his ability, and this is its true theory,
whatever may be the practice, the test oath
operates only TO reduce the number of honest
and qualified persons, from whom the public
may select their agents. Any party that re-
sorts to it justly incurs the imputation of an
attempt to disfranchise its adversaries by the
use of agencies which are considered, by all
liberal and philosophical thinkers, to be fla
grant invasions of natural right.
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Remember
6ol MAGAZINE STREET

Il the piece get your old Frames Regt and Looking
Plates rssvered only phase in the city where
Rosewood Work is done. Frsmes Of pattern made
order. Rsgiding and Rossseod Work done at Summer
Prices Remember COL Magazine street, Of First.
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HEADQUARTERS SEYMOUR KNIGHTS.

TEE GRAND EXHIBITION
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-11-29

ii Singing Class
For GENTLEMEN and LADIES' viii shortly be formed by
Mr.. l.. a. Seward,
Orgsnis Of Christ Church. For etc, inquire at
werIeins Music Store No 50 Bsronne street.
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PhOEO7s,S
NEW PERFUME FOR THE HANDKERCHIEF,
saa "Flor De Nfayo,' ~

The Fragrance delicious and durable
that only two three drops hand
kerchie None of the delicate and fragrant qualities
cate perfume pecular the FLOR DE MAYO. No lady
toilet complete without bottle OF the Extract WAR; anted
eiscolor the delicate fsorc. Prepared by
PHAL0N 4 SONS.
SIT Broadway, N. ". under ST. Nicholas Hotel.
And for sale by all Druggists and Fancy Goods Dealer. In
United States.
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Gran IL Exhibitions

BENEFIT OF THE ORPHANS
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-07-08
HOW IT WORKS.

Comment has been already made in the
REPUBLICAN upon the good effects resulting
to the credit of Louisiana from the reinau-
guration of civil government. State notes
rapidly appreciated in this market, and are
now held firm at a very decided advance.
Such. too, were the happy consequences
upon the finances Of reconstructed Alabama.
On the day following the passage of the bill
over the Presidents veto, readmitting her
to full fellowship in the Union, bonds Of
that State went up in New York eight
cents on the dollar, and are reported as
steadily advancing ever since. AT least
two millions of these bonds are held in the
city named; thus the lucky New Workers
who possessed them made hundred and
sixty thousand dollars in one day on the
rehabilitation of our sister State.
The enemies of reconstruction may in
some degree realize from the above facts
what material benefits they would have de-
prived themselves of had their policy I'M
fortunately prevailed. Their defeat re-
stores public and private credit in the
South, encourages the introduction and
investment of capital from other sections,
and will start into life thousand enter
prises and industrial undertakings which
will aid in speedily restoring peace and
plenty to the needy and suffering masses of
the people.
A contemporary, in commenting upon the
prospects as indicated by the facts above
noticed, says: "The people of Alabama
are just now entering upon a bright
future" We congratulate our fellow cit-
Gems that the remark applies with at least
equal force to Louisiana.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-07-08
A SAD ACCIDENT.

The telegraph gives brief account Of
melancholy accident which happened
yesterday in New York by which Mr.. Peter
Cagger lost his life and Mr.. John E. Develin
was seriously injured. They seem to have
been thrown from carriage.
Mr.. Cagger was lawyer Of repute in
Albany, and was formerly partner of
Nicholas Hill, one of the most eminent ju-
rists of the State. He was widely known
as an active and intelligent politician of the
Democratic school, and his sudden death
will be profoundly mourned by many per-
sonal friends. MIR, Develin, who seems to
have barely escaped with his life, has been
corporation counsel Of New York, and was
also prominent in his party.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-07-08

Hole-in-the, Day, the Chippewa chief who
was murdered in Minnesota a few days ago
by portion of Flat Mouths band Of Pillager
Sioux, was the second chief of that name,
His father was killed while on a drHnken
spree in lS45 BY fall from a Red river cart.
The son was forty-fiye years of age, and
leaves son and daughter the latter we'll
educated girl At the time of his death he
was in the receipt of an annuity of $1,000
from the government.
An individual has just recovered damages
in the English courts for having been sup
piled with defective machine for making
champagne. It appeared during the trial
that BY the aid of the machine in question
an effervescent compound of port, sherry,
Madeira, Hungarian wine, and sugar can Be
made equal to champagne of the highest
brand, with this slight difference that it
has a cloudy or milky appearance, and that
it blisters the lips and throats of the unfor-
tunate individuals who swallow it. A ma
chine OF this kind, capable of producing 100
dozen Of SillerY champagne day costs
fI35, and the champagne can be turned out
at the price of ginger beer.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-07-08

INAUGURATION OF THE GOVERNOR OF AR
KANSAS The Inauguration of Powell Clay.
ton, Governor elect, took place at Little
Rock, July second. About ten o'clock a
procession was formed made up of the
military, civil, and State officials, General
Assembly, and few citizens-about four
hundred altogether. No negroes partici-
pated except members of the Legislature
which it is said caused some dissatisfaction.
After a parade of two hours the procession
halted at the capitol where the oath was adj
ministered to Mr.. Clayton. In his address
he said large numbers of the citizens
Of the State were not disposed to
accept the results of the war, and that idle
hours were spent in invectives against the
new voters. The government erected at so
much expense should be sustained. The
constitution was spoken OF as an admirable
one. The ceremonies closed with a salute
of fifteen guns.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-07-08
VTRaINIA FINANnPa

General Stoneman, the Military Goyer-
nor OF Virginia, has taken the finances Of
that State vigorously in hand. and viii
probably succeed In raising the money nee
essary TO pay the interest due on the first Of
this month upon the State debt. For ans
purpose he intends, first of all, 10 colleet
what is owing 30 the State from the railroad
and canal companies In whose aid its bonds
have been issued, and if the money thus
obtained Is insufficient, to borrow the re.
mainder from New York capitalists. It IS
pretty well understood that If the arrear,
ages of taxes were only called in there
would be no trouble In paying the interest
and that the late default was the result. not
Of any necessity, but Of settled purpose to
injure the credit Of the State.-Ne York
Sun. NslfEt
The suggestions contained in the latter
part Of the above paragraph are especially
applicable to the city Of New Orleans. The
present wretched condition Of our munich
pal finances is mainly due to a Systematic
Withholding Of taxes, which If paid would
be sufficient TO pay the floating debl, redeem
the last dollar Of the depIeciating city issues
and leave 4 haAasome balance in The treas
nry. It i true that The exirayaeance Of tie
Monroe administration was OF character
to discourage ne people; but Il the senti-
msnt Of The community had been properly
directed Tie economical course pursued
BY The succeeding government was sufficient
70 restore confidence A Disposition pre-
vailed, however, 70 throw all possible OBJ
siaeies ia ne Wy Of The loyal sovsrament,
ana q We hsa no nap in command here Of
Csaeral Stouemans vigorous character, he
obalEusaouials ret vita perfect success.
As the g5Tsnuenf Of she city has sincs AN
en- into The old political arsaves, iheEe Is ns
hepe Of relief Until no Legislature takes
TIE tiias IN Aaas City money nay he
expected 70 deprallzis Gheut one per cent
az aa eonae slaba Inward 3 lnai settle
meat ere taken b tie sovereign authority
Of The Stats.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-07-08

There was an American ship at Panama
once upon time; and the boys thought
they would show the natives a thing or two
in cock fighting. They had on board bald
eagle, which they transformed by clipping
OF wings and ruthless pulling out of tail
into a most ungainly, deformed, and pu-
sillanimous chicken. This nondescript an
imal was entered for fight The game
cocks have way, when first placed in the
ring, of crouching and pointing" at each
other. Then they advance across the inter.
vening space, and meeting in the centre,
with heads erect, and fury in every move.
ment, they fly at one another each en-
deayoring to drive his long steel spur into
the head or breast of his adversary. On this
occasion the veritable gamester, victor in
many a wellfought scrimmage, began his
usual tactics, while his clumsy adversary
nestled quietly where he had been placed
and paid no attention to him. Anticipat-
ing an easy victory, the joyous rooster now
advanced without ceremony, and delivering
one or two smart blows somewhat damaged
the aquiline features of the foe; whereat
Old Sleepy, without taking the trouble to
rise, quietly reached out claw, caught the
frisky warrior, and pulled off his head .
This was unscientiic but conclusive.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-07-08
A Verltable Madcap-Hoyv q MlschIev-
onr. Wire Frirhtened Her Hushand.


from the Columbus lol Statesman
"The man VINO sets his heart upon a
womann hath rough old time of It, espe-
cially if he marry her, and she proves to be
practical jokist. We have a case in
point ....
a few evenings since a young married
gentleman of this city whose wife is as mis-
.chievous little bit Of temininity as ever
graced the earth since Eve made such a
failure in the fruit business. started to his
residence after his days labor was over,
solacing himself with thinking of the low
ing heart awaiting his return, and the rich,
ripe lips that should greet him at the
threshold of his home. His heart was
light not q caremark was on his brow. He
whistled as he walked, and thanked God
that he was blessed with youth and love.
He reached his abode and opened the door.
Astonishment seized him. There was no
wife to greet him on entering. The house
was in confusion. The well known trunks
and dresses were gone from their accustom-
ed places What could it mean? He sees
a note, evidently hastily written, and pinned
to the Counterpart. He seized it and read,
=" Before you have read these lines will be
far away!n No reason was given for the
hasty flight. He knew of none. His big,
manly heart felt like stone, and tears of
anguish forced themselves to his eyes;
Gone. Gone! Gone from him who loved
her 60! Gone Where? How? With
whom? Nearly crazed he grasped his hat
and was about rushing for the telegraph
office, when--the door Of an adjoining room
was opened, and the mischievous little
witch who had caused all this uneasiness
placed pair of plump little arms around
his neck, and he was fairly smothered with
kisses before he found out it was only joke.
We would not advise our lady readers to
play jokes of this sort too frequently. They
might get in the way of it and carry the
joke too far-say two or three hundred
miles.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-07-08
General Meade andA.L

Reports are in circulation that the Presi-
nent is not very we'll satisfied with the
official acts of General Meade, and Mr..
johnson finds one cause of complaint in a
very curt general order lately issued by
General Meade, wherein the President is
really the principal person reprimanded.
II appears that a Captain Hollister was
tried, found guilty, and sentenced TO be
cashiered, and that Meade approved the
same and sent the record to Mr.. johnson.
And the following extract from the order
referred TO tells the story in General
Meade's own language. "Captain Hol-
lister was tried before a court martial
Of his peers, composed of officers mostly
of other regiments, and was found
guilty Of absence without leave, drunken
ness on duty, and conduct to the prejudice
of good order and military discipline, and
was sentenced by the court to be cashiered.
After careful examination of the proceed.
ings of the court the Major General com.
manding deemed it his duty to approve the
same and forward them for the approval of
the President of the United States. The
President having ordered a Communication of
the sentence of the court to reprimand in
general orders by the General commanding
the department, Captain HOLSTER is ac-
cordingly reprimanded, and on receipt of
this order at the post at which he is serving,
willreturn TO duty Washington Chronicle
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-07-08

Says q Washington letter, speaking Of two
Of General Grants staff. Rawlins is man
Of Grants type; careless about dFess, plain,
rather small of body, with very black hair
and beard, worn long and rafdom.Iike. i
found him at bis room in the second story
of Grants headquarters yesterday, hard at
work with Parker-the latter large digni.
fed, with the bearing and the intelligence
of Brandt. Parker Is one Of the best staff
officers In the United States service. and a
most efficient engineer; q man difficult to
become acquainted with, but an indefatiga-
bic worker. he weighs probably two humid.
red and fifty pounds. Looking at the two
together It was q group worthy Of Cooper,
Rawlins looking like the sur.burnt hunter
OF pioneer, lean flaw, with a dark, intense
eye, the representative Of the nerve race Of
mankind. Parker, Of the color Of the cd.
tumn leaf Of the forest, almost beardless, a
robust giant, with the unconscious pride Of
q line Of men who set the first example On
this continent Of the power of union and the
thirst Of dominion. They were sittinQclose
together, In mutual calculation over tele.
grams aud papers.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-07-08
GOSSIP

The weakness of the Democratic party
is plainly shown by the fact that all the
anecdotes related by the papers Of that
faith to the disparagement of General
Grant are credited to gossip A serious
assertion would probably be refuted at
But gossip is accorded more latitude. 1t is
not considered worth while to go to the
trouble of disproving the idle talk of some
old political tea drinking tabby, as it is
generally conceded by the public that the
gossip Of such is one half false and the
other half erroneous. This mode of war
fare is confined to the smaller traits of
character ascribed by the authors to the
General. Of course it will affect nothing /;
for sensible men scarcely read and never
believe them. -
But at present the Southern Democracy
conceal the trne cause of their hostility to
the Republican nominee for the Presidency.
His behavior at Fort Donelson, which was
characterized by S. B. Buckner at the time
as ungenerous and unchivalrous," at
Vicksburg, whereat Pemberton bristled
with well-feigned indignation; at Apo
mattox Courthouse, where he dictated
terms that Bob Lee whiningly accepted,
constitutes the great objection of the rebels
to the conqueror of the rebellion. But it
is not policy even for the rebels to ayow
this as the cause of their opposition, The
best they can do at present is to hate him
cordially for the services he rendered his
country, and crafty their limited souls by
publishing invented stories about him,
and credit them to gossip. One of
these calumnies recently received a
thorough ventilation. We refer to the
charge of the virtueus Democracy that
General Grant was Incorporate much
so in fact as to be second only to Andy
johnson or Senator Salisbury. But the
best of evidence has since convinced the
American people that the charges or in
situations were ISLANDERS. Even the rank
and file of Democracy are now convinced
that General Grant never drank enough in
all his life to entitle him to the honor of
presiding over one of their ward meetings.
Let the enemies of the Republican party
confne themselves to fruitful gossip for the
means of attack upon the man who has
hitherto proved to be invulnerable to rebel
cannon and superior to rebel strategy.
They are in the same fix now that they
were about the time of the cave in at APP
pomattox-they are short of supplies.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-07-08
10 which dc Memphis B4le!in reioins:

Daniel Burns, of Bay City, Michigan, has
written a pamphlet upon boiler explosions
Its object is TO give an exposition of the
causes of these explosions, and the means
by which they may be prevented, deduced
from an examination of the chemical prin-
ciples involved il the generation of steam.
He advances new theory, that explosions
occur from the ''passage of hydrogen gas
through the boiler plate when heated to an
improper degree, and when that gas comes
In contact with the fire it will explode the
iron, for the iron becomes highly charged
with gas" Another class of explosions oc.
chr from the intense heat set free from the
steam in the boiler. He proceeds to elu-
cidate the whole theory of the formation of
steam, and claims that electricity Is pro.
duced by the operation, which, bringing the
oxygen and hydrogen gases, set free by the
heat, in contact with each other. causes an
instantaneous union, and so produces an
explosion. That seems to be the chief point
Of his theory, and he has so fortified him
self by an army Of authorities that he seems
sstffsser ,,,s.4
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-07-08

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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-07-08
THE DIsTURBBRs OF THE PEACE

$500 JAVA DAA4SLNo VI LII LhhObi
The New York World can see no other
cause for the necessity for bayonets in Lou
isiana than the existence of colored suf-
frage. Until Congress clothed the colored
people with the elective franchise, its Dem
ocratic friends here were blessed with
lamb-like dispositions, and needed no show
of force to keep them straight within the
pass Of peace and virtue. 1t is Congress
alone, then, that has developed a spirit
which it requires the soldiery to keep in
check. The absurdity of such an assertion
is sufficiently apparent at the first glance.
1t was not negro suffrage" as the World
inelegantly styles it, which required the
presence Of bayonets here from 1862 to
1866, for no such franchise existed. It
was not from that cause that General But
Ter was sent with thirty thousand men to
look after the turbulent element in New
York during an election which occurred in
that city in 1864, for they have colored suf-
frage in so mild form in the Empire
State that even Governor Seymours
friends" do not make any great opposi-
ton to it. The fact is that in large cities
like New York and New Orleans, filed as
they are with idle men, too lazy to work,
there is always present an element ever
ready to engage in a tumult. They
are actuated parity from the love Of
excitement, but chiefly from the stimulus of
reward, either in hand, or promised from
political leaders who resort to
such agencies TO carry their schemes
against the wishes Of the majority Of the
community, who depend upon the law and
its officers for their protection. And IT is a
singular fact that all the political dis
hurbances which have taken place in the
large cities of this country since the war
have been fomented by those protesting
the Democratic faith. 1t would be more
truthful, therefore, to say that military
force, with the usual Accomplishments of
bayonets, batteries, and mounted squad
rOns, is a necessary antidote to modern
Democracy.