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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-11-23
THE oPELoUsAs RAILROAD WAR.

The litigation now going on in our
Courts with reference to the New Orleans,
Opelousas and Great Western Railroad, is
becoming quite exciting and is fast creating
railroad rings and cliques as determined
and bold as those which lately gave so
much employment to the lawyers and
judges of New York. A number of rival
interests are being developed, many legal
expedients for getting possession of the
road are being invoked, and numer-
Gus schemes are being devised to
give the ownership Of the road
to a few and to cheat the
many. What ali this may result in we
can not predict, except that, as usual, the
stock subscribed by the city and State will
be lost, and no punishment will be melted
out to the guilty parties.
The capital stock of the company is
fixed at six million dollars, of which
about one half has been paid in. The city
Of New Orleans has paid fifteen hun
bred thousand dollars; and the State Of
Louisiana has subscribed for twelve
hundred thousand dollars, of which six hun
dred and fifty thousand dollars have been
paid, and the remaining five hundred and
fifty thousand dollars, according to legisla-
tive enactment, are to be paid up in regu-
lar proportion as private subscriptions may
a nraourad ond naIIankad Hanoa . x,slI
be perceived that the good people of this
city and State have large pecuniary in
terest in the road, independent of the gen.
eral interest the whole country feels in the
rapid construction of such roads and de-
velopment Of the Southwest. That the
affairs of the company have been wretch
eddy managed admits of no question; but
what disposition of the road should now be
made is matter for the serious considera-
ton of our people.
Mr.. Charles Morgan, who owns large
number Of steamships which ply between
the present terminus Of the road at Brasbear
City and the Gulf coast Of Texas, and who.
in conjunction with the railroad
company, now monopolizes that line
Of trade and travel, is not ANXIOUS
to have the road completed or extended anv
further than the present landing place ot
his steamships. In order TO obtain posses.
sion Of the road, he has for some dine pas,
been busy in purchasing the mortgar,
bonds of the company. While thus en-
gagged, another party appears Oh the flell
to contest his movements. Mr.. james 7
Tucker doubtless relresenting the iuter
esta Of the Illinois Ceutral Railroad O
some Western men Of enterprise, purchase
mortgage coupons TO the amount of fou
hundred dollars, demands payment, an
being refused, institutes proceedings in til
United States District Court, to compel Ia
corporation to 50 through the process .
bankruptcy. Thh matter was set for .ria
before Judge Dursn isr to-day. MessEu
I E. T. Fellows ana OIuut attorneys Tor Mr.
Trucker, seem cOnndens q bringing thI
company under the sway q the bankrup
court, while counsellorn Cohen an1 stona
representing the directors, are pleadinI
/ with al their ability against sueh pro
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-11-23

A special to the New Orleans Times of
Sunday morning announces the suspension
from Office Of A. W. Norcross, Assessor of
Internal Revenue for the Third District of
Louisiana, and the appointment Of Hon. R.
R. Benson.
Mr.. Benson will be remembered by the
Republicans Of this city as the member of
the Senate in 1854 from st. Martin parish.
Some time in 1865 he was appointed by the
President Assessor for the Second District,
at Baton Rouge, from which place
he was removed to make room for
a partisan Of Andrew johnson. The
records Of the Treasury Department show
Mr.. Benson to have been one Of the most
capable, upright and efficient revenue Off
csrs ever appointed in this State. His
recent appointment is proof Of this fact.
Some time since the department sent out
a special agent, Mr.. Lawrence, to investi-
gate affairs in Louisiana. He found nearly
everything in a very bad condition, and
recommended some changes. Without
any solicitation from Mr.. Benson OF
his friends, Mr.. Laurence urged
upon Secretary McCnlloch the pro
priety of appointing Mr.. Benson in place o.
Norcross, which are we glad to learn ha.
been done. The government can now de
pend upon il that the affairs Of the Thirt
District will be faithfully and properly ad
ministered.
If Mi. Johnson wishes to close his ad
ministratioR with some degree of credit, b,
would do well 70 instruct or permit Mi
McCullcch to 20 On in similar way wit
some other officers high in rank in thi
State. A general return 70 the policy O
Nj. Lincoln would partially atone for tn,
many errors and bIunders that have signal
lied Mr.. Johnson's whole official term.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-11-23

ceeding. II the meantime, Mt. Charles
Morgan, by his. attorney Hon Miles
Taylor, files mortgage bonds and
coupons to the amount of two hundred and
nineteen thousand dollars, in the Sixth
District Court of this city, and obtains an
immediate order of seizure and sale of the
road from Judge Cooley. So stand the
cases now. If Judge Durell orders the
company into bankruptcy, its affairs will
be administered by assignees appointed by
him, and they, under his orders, will have
power to lease out or sell the company's
property and rights. Should Judge Durell
decline to consider the company fit sub
ject of bankruptcy, the road and franchises
will be sold under the executory process
issued by Judge Cooley.
Governor Warmoth, we Learn, has not
been unmindful of the interests of the State
in this complication and clashing Of the
rival claims of railroad spectators, and
has wisely selected Judge John B. Robert
son, who is State Director of the road and
perfectly familiar with its history and
workings, to aid the Attorney General
in asserting and protecting the heavy inter-
est of the State. We presume their first
move will be to obtain an injunction
against Charles Morgan and the sheriff,
restraining them from executing the writ OF
seizure and sale. In the meantime where
is Mayor Conway and our learned, vigilant
and honest City Council We believe our
excellent City Attorney, Mr.. Leovy, is the
regular attorney of Mr., Morgan, and does
not deem it consistent with his honor and
duty to appear in the case, and therefore
prefers that some other counsel should be
employed to protect the city's stock. If
this is so, let the Mayor and Council imme-
1iately employ some special attorney,
learned in the law, to look after our rights. |
Let the association of property owners, the |
and taxpayers Of this city take |
and see to it that the Opelousas
Railroad serves the interests of the public
1t whose expense it was constructed, and
Keep it out Of the hands of mercenary
peculators. ..
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-11-23

AhVSAA9AA@eAVhs . q
Whereas, his Excellency, the Presidentof
the United States, has set apart Thursday,
November &c, 1868, as day of thanksgiving
and praise to the Supreme Ruler of the uni
verse for his manifold blessings to the crea.
lures of earth: y Y =
Now, therefore, /, Fl. G. Warmoth, Cover
nor of the State of Louisiana, do proclaim
the same day to be observed as q day of
thanksgiving to the Almighty for His mer.
cles to US in the past, and Of prayer that
He may continue His bounties TO us in the
future.
And do especially recommend to the
good people of the State, that in view of our
freedom from pestilence during the past
season, the prospective abundant harvests,
the peaceful issue of our national political
contest. and the comparative state of peace
and quiet which no W reigns within our bor-
ders, they abstain from their ordinary avo-
cations upon that day, and repair to their
usual places of worship, and ascribe to Him,
the giver of all good gifts, all the praise.
Given under my hand, and the seal of the
State, this eleventh day of November, 1868,
and of the. independence of the United
States the ninety.third.
II. c. WARMoTH.
By the Governor:
GEo; E. BovEE, Secretary of State.
nol4td
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-11-23
A Model Parish.

The Empire Parish newspaper has this
pleasant editorial notice Of matters there:
In the parish of Plaquemines the cleo
ton passed off quietly and we have not
heard Of any outrages, on that day worth
recording but 1t is certain the majority Of
the Republican voters were intimidated-
not half the Republican vote was cast; those
who did not vote passed the day in fear
and trembling, aud felt immeasurably re-
lieved when night closed the Infamous
farce.
The distrust and apprehension that pre-
vailed was general throughout the State.
and we think in Plaquemines had little or
no local cause. Such is the truth. The
majority of the leaders Of the Democratic
party in Plaquemines are gentlemen who
have done all that lies Ia their power to
preserve the peace, enforce the laws and
cultivate good understanding with their
fellow-citizens Of all shades of politics.
The feeling between the planter and
the freedmen is one generally of mutual
confidence, friendship and good will, and
probably in no other portion of the State
are the relations existing between them
50 satisfactory, excellent, and so exactly
what they should be. The planters Of Pla-
| queminea are a model class. Though
trIn IN their owu opinions, they are very
tolerant Of those Of others, and though,
Perhaps, too indnieeas 70 the faults of their
PoKical friends, they are ever ready to
recoeeize capacity, honesty and patriotism
IN their political enemies. BY their skill,
capital and enterprise iheF have made
Plaquemines the garden q he South. By
their hrmnesA forbearance and wisdom
they have prevented It from fhnaa has-.....
which have disgkced other sections y ~
State, and BY their iiberality, ffAnkness sns
Justice have won tbs admiration Of their
Epolitieal foes and redeemed their nafkp
nom diEgrsce In word, success, hapbi.
res and prosperity to the noble planter 81
PlaqaemlneA
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-11-23

As we were passing down st. Charles
street on Sunday morning couple of negro
boys were amusing themselves in the genial
warmth of old Soils rays. They seemed
unheedful of harm as they were having an
innocent trial of strength. They may have
been invited to the harmless pastime by
the invigorating influences of the charming
weather with which kind Providence had
blessed us but be that as it may, they did
not seem to anticipate danger from any
quarter, so mild and serene was everything
around them. Old Boreas had expended
his chilly blast, and in the golden sunbeams
they were jOyfully and playfully wrestling
in all the simplicity and confidence of child
hood. Suddenly an under warden Of
the Workhouse, one of our city officials I'M
der invigoratiug Influences other than those
inspired by old Soils rays, came upon the
unsuspeeting youths. He must have been
Influenced by most damnable spirits, for he
wantOnly assailed them and struck one a
terrible blow upon the head which caused
the blood to flow most copiously, for which
he was promptly arrested by Officer Gavin
and locked up. We are charitable enough
to believe that the assault was prompted
by bad whisky rather than any disposition
to destroy life, although this ought not to
excuse city official for the preparation
Of deadly assault upon two unsuspecting
youths. He should at least be taught that
the city does not pay him for this kind of
service, and his name should disappear
from the payroll.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-11-23
74O MIhEs or THE UNION

7l0 Mills OF THE UNION
tO OIFIC RAILROAD are now finishs
IN operation. More than twenty thousand y
track. from Omaha to Saoramento, will he N
in 1869 instead OF 1870 wan O0
The. The UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD conn
IA A. Governments 10 Grant of the right Of
found along the line VI its Operations
AAs-A &ove' nment Grant Of IL 500 acu
lang 70 the mile, taken in alternate section
each side Of its road. This is an absolute
future. 80 -e'eAN0 .
I1IA aoveEnment Grant Of United 5.
inldIy year Bonds, amounting to from $lGl
S4s,OO per mile, according to the diticulu1
pe surmounted on the various sections
pnllt. The Government takes a second J
EAge as security, and IL is expec ed that mol
the interest, but the prineipai amount mi
pald IN services rendered by the Compsa
transporting troops mails, etc etc,
IVA Government GraAt Of the right
sue its own First Mortgage Bonds, 10 n
building the road, to the same amount N
OnIted STATES Bonds, issued for the same
hoseR and NC more The Government "a
10 deliver the Bonds to the COMPANY ONLY
road Is completed, and after it has been h
med By United States Commissioners and
Losd to be in all respects first elias
VA Capital stock subseriutssn trov
stoekholders, of which over Eight million
lars have been paid in upon ire work II
done, and which will be increased as the WI
the Oomnany require.
VA-Net Cash EARRINGS on its Wsv Bu
That already amount to more than the interI
the First Mortgage Bonds These ehyninsl
an lndioation of the vast through traffic
must follow the opening OF the line to the Pl
put they certainly prove that FIRST Z
GAGE BONDS upon such PROPERTY. q
nessy three times their amount, are seem
Inc Union Pacific Bonds run thirty wears \
SiOOO each, and have coupons attached Tbsy
annual interest payable on the f5rst DAYS al Il,
ana July ~ the Company's Once in the CITY d +
ORR, at the rate of six per cent in gold iTh1N
cipal Is payable in gold at maturity. The N
", ana at the present rate of gold. they
nberal income on their cost.
fhe company believe that these bonds Al
pLesenh rate, are the cheapest security in the "a
ana = reserve the right TO advance the price h
AZ the Oompany's Office. No. % Nassau sfTes
py JOHN y: CISCO a SON, Bankers. No n
street. and ~ leading bankers generally thros
Remittances should be made in drafts n,
FUNDS par In New York. and the Bonds will N
rec o. chAfge by return express. Parties sub
ing thnrGugh local agents will look to them for
A PAMPHLET AND MAP FOR 1859 ma,
.. ns ~. upllsned by the COMPANY, giving fuller
nation than Is possible in an advertisemer
spectiug the progress of the work, the resourl
the country traversed by the road, tha me
construction and the value of the Bonds viii
De sent free on application at the OoInpaDvis
or to any OF the advertised agents.
JOHN j. CISCO
HNFS Treasurer, New N
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SPECIAL NOTICE.
OFFICE BOARD OF REGIsrR

OFFICE BOARD OF REGENERATION.
STATE OF LOUISIANA
New Orleans, Noven Der 20, 1863
Supervisors of Registration, Clerks and other per-
sons having any claims against the Board of Regis
tration. will please forward the same To this Office
Immediately, with the necessary vouchers duly
approved by the Supervisor of Registration for the
parish as no bills kwill Ebe entertained alter the
TENTH DAY OF DECEMBER NEXT.
The official paper in each parish will please publish
this notice once and forward the bill to this office,
Postofice Box GIG.
By order of the Board.
no2l 2t WILLIAM BAKHR Chairman
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-11-23

II is stated in an exchange that Cuba has
about 100000 population, one-half me-
.groes and Cinnamon, 100000 natives of
European descent, and about 10000 foreign
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-11-23

Presentation. J. P. Newsham, mem
Der of Congress and editor of the Feliciana
Republican, and Julius EDemosser, one of
the editors of the Monroe Intelligencer
favored us with call this morning. Mr..
Newsham will leave for Washington next
Thursday.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-11-23
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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-11-23
WESTWARD THE STAB OF EN-.
PRE- TAKES ITS WAY.
Secure Home in California.
THE IMMIGRANT HOMESTEAD ASsOCIA.

THE IMMIGRANT HOMESTEAD AssooIA.
TIoN OF CALIFORNIA,
Incorporated under the laws OF the State Novem
Der Soth, 1867, for the purpose OF
PROVIDING HOMES FOR ITS MEMBERS.
and thereby induce immigration.
OapitAl 81 600
Divided into 10000 shares at IS each, payable in
UNITED STATES CURRENCY.
Certificates Of Stock issued to subscribers immedi
stely upon receipt of the money
No PERSON ALLOWED TO HOLD MORE THAN FIVE
SHARES.
Circular, containing full description Of the
property to be distributed among the shareholders
will be sent to any address upon receipt of stamps 70
cover return postage.
Information Is to price OF land in any portion OF
the State or upon any other subject Of interest to
parties proposing to immigrate cheerfuly furnish.
ed up0n receipt of stamps for postage.
All letters should be addressed
SECRETARY IMMIGRANT HOMESTEAD AS
ISOLATION. PostohaoS Boz No. Sc, San Francisco
California, au2zam
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-11-23
II OHANICS.

AS many emigrants are now arriving from Flu
rope, parties wishing farm laborers, mech anes or
mouse servants will DO well to call at the BUREAU
0E IMMIGRATION, ll2 Oustomhouse street New
orleans or send their address, with description of
ment may also avail themselves Of its advantages
Inc Chief Of the Bureau il preparing for pubica-
louisiana especially her Agricultural commercial
apd manufacturing resources, and would be under
oDhgations for any new or u. usual information
upon these subjects The results Of Individual in
oustry and economy in farming and Purchasing are
especially desired.
JAMES o. MOVES,
Chief of Bureau Of migration.
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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-11-23

NEW ORLEANS, October q, 1864
By virtue of the s7th section of an act entitled IAN
Act to Consolidate the City of New Orleans, and
Provide for the Government and Administration Of
its Affairs, approved February g. 1852. and for the
purpose Of funding the debt of the late Municipal.
ty Number Two, falling due on the sixth December
proximo, sealed proposals will be received at this
Office for the exchange of the 6s sixtythree Bonds
Of $1,000 each, issued by Municipality Number Two
to the City Bank, for Consolidated Bonds of the
City of New Orleans dated December !, 1865 having
twentyfour years to run with interest coupons at
tached thereto at the rate of six per centum per an
mum, payable semi.annualy in the city of New York
Proposals to be Endorsed "ofer for Exchange Of
Bonds, to be opened on the first day of December
ls6s, at twelve O'Clock NJ, and addressed to O. De-
Buys, Secretary, Boom No. % City Hall
By order of the Board.
oc29 no30 o. DEBUYS, Secretary,
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RAILROADS,

ERIR RAILWAY-aREA
~ GuRge Double Trapk Ronte to New y ~, 4
tor, and New England Cities, Vn
This Railway Extends from Dunkirk tn NJ.
800 Miles, Buffalo 70 New York. 4l3 Miles Nv
CO 70 New York, as Miles, and is from TIA iI
70 AI,TTsn ntyy Miles the shortest Route,
Miles Without Change OF Coaches. 10Y
From and after Ma, II. 1865. trains win.J
connection with all Western lines, as folio =, y
From Dunkirk and SalarnAnca--Bv New W,
from Union Depots. A0ltI
T'UV a. M. Express Mail, from Dunkirk. a.
e1ceptedl Stops at sslamsnca 10 < M
1880 a. M Express Mail from B uf9aEIov w
riyes in New York at 7:4O A. IN.
S:eS Z. N. Lightning Expr IS, from ss,,
Snnndshy a5eePtedt Stops az Hornet ~ NJ
tran tran from Buffalo, and arrives at New N
S;soP II New York Night Express from m,
z. olsen e:zO P. NJ. ISup.l; Turps,
KY n: = N; Connects ~ Great Bend
for scranton, Trenton and PhiIadelDhGi.a
AZ New York with afternoon trains anSL
eco sFs tSr SGs.On a1S New England sits
days excepted Stops at Sslamanca /,
M. snd connects AZ Hornellsvilis NV
VIE; n; train from Buffalo, arriving
From Buffalo-By New York time from n.,.,
end ner e ESchspge and Michigan streets;
O'Vv a a. ~ NsM York Day Express, lSund,u'
lBkit Snsquehanpa, rs p. NJ lDnse
YORK. YORK a ~ 81; y Sup d:n and arrives
road, and at Jersey City Nth Midn;ss
press Train Of New Jersey Railroad TO- N
deipnia, Baltimore and Washington.
q $50 A. ID. Express Mail, via Avon and n.
vile SUNDAY excented C.ornaata ~ I'm
with Northern Gen trial Railway for HARM
New Y erR " 7 and ne South, and GIl
SsB6 z. M. Lightning Express rDa;lvl o..
HoEnelsyille $40 7. NJ, Supper ana s =
in New Ycrk 7:4O A: M. 0onnectin S4 AZ, \,
City with Morning Express train Of New " \.
1850 7. M. New YORK Night Exoress, III,
excepted. stops at Hornellsville, Ii 10 ii
intersecting with the $50 p. M. train from
klrk, and arrives in New York at 2:lt NJ
AAsSV +. M. Cincinnati Express, iSnnd.sf
eeptedk stops at Susquehana 7:4s A. M. M
last; Turner's At Isl P. NJ. IDinel and ~
with Northern Central Railway for Hsr,,I
Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washinvtn,
points South; and at New York with M,
Ira, s and steamers for Boston and New
Only one train East on Sunday, leaving a, 4,
100 r. M. and reaching New York at I'D
y Dosoon ana New England pAssenRars with T.
York. Va SnHfss
10 pleasure travellers the line of the Ell,
way presents many objects 81 interest ~
quehSna, Delaware and Ramapo rivers. A.
attention, e0naI
The best ventilated and the most luxuriou,v u
ing Coaches IN THE WORLD ACCOMPANY an i
trains on this railway. al
Baggage Checked Through,
And fare always as low As By any otbs, ..
ASK FOR TICKETS VIA kRIE RAII,vr
N the West and Southwest
TT WIN. R. BARR, GepI Pass, Ar
ii. RIDDLE, General Superintendent.
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