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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-30
DEAD, FOB A DUCAT, DEAD.

The New Orleans Democrat, having
died, its death-bed confession may be
taken as an admission that its life was
piece of hypocrisy. Its last utterance
was in favor of white mans party that
would sweep the country in 1872. 1t
will be remembered how often We
charged upon the Democrat that it was
not honest in accepting colored suffrage !;
and it will still further be remembered how
often the Democrat declared its good faith
in accepting the law, and its cheerful
disposition to help the colored people
on all proper occasions, even against their
worst enemies-the carpet-baggers and
scallawags All this is written in the
records of the two newspapers, and is
treasured in the memories of the readers
thereof.
Agentle sentiment of pity disposed US
to hope that the actions of the Democrat
might always correspond with its pro-
LESSONS, and that in defeat it might have
an opportunity to adhere to that broad
and universal brotherhood which it pro-
fessed so ardently while seeking the road
to victory. But, alas, this generous sug-
gestion of our better nature is failure
The Democrat was only hypocrite
like its party. Its dying word after the
election falsifes its promise before the
election. 1t surrendered up the ghost,
demanding the consultations of white
mans party. 1t faded away with slogan
upon its lips that it had abandoned in
life. Let US hope that it has gone where
the gentle spirit of the white mans party
dwells in serene and ghostly excellence,
and that in the sphere of its present hab-
itation there may be no more quarrels
about race, color or previous condition
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-30
FREE ZONES.

The Mexican Congress has decided to
extend what is known on the Rio Grande
as the '.Zona Libre." Many years ago,
smuggling was the best business done on
the Mexican frontier. Fortunes were
made and lives were lost in the hazards of
the contraband trade. The greater part
Of this smuggling was done from the
United States into Mexico, and the con-
sequence was, that while business was
good on the American side Of the Rio
Grande, it was dead and stagnant on the
Mexican side. Brownsville, San Antonio
and Corpus Christi were distributing
points from whence bonded goods could
be withdrawn from their warehouse re-
positories and shipped to foreign coun-.
tries. Merchants filed their bills Of
goods in Europe, sent the merchandise
to the bonded warehouse in Brownsville,
withdrew the goods on some dark night
and struggled them into Mexico, and pro-
cured from accommodating collectors GER
tiicates that the thief had gone out of
the country. Mexico complained that
our bonded warehouses on her frontier
were source Of loss to her customhouse,
but as our friends were reaping the profits
the complaint was hot attended to. Mexi-
cans are slow to invent, but they are
prompt to act upon a good invention.
Their Ilinds brooded over this subject
until an American suggested to them that
that if they would establish free town on
the Rio Grande the European merchant
would bring his goods to that point, when,
themerchandise being in Mexico, if the
Mexicans did not collect their taxes from
it, then they would have only themselves
to blame. The invention was patented at
once. Matamoras was erected as free
port.
All goods, foreign and domestic, could
come in without paying duty, but moth
ing could 60 out without paying the
national tariff The scheme worked well,
but it was subsequently accelerated by
new decree, which reduced the internal
tariff On goods bought inside the !" IONA
Libre." Hero was the, key that opened
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-30
CUBAN PROSPECTS.

Caracas, in the Republic of Venezuela,
is becoming kind of central distributing
Office for the rebellious Cubans. The Gu
ban Junta in New York has dispatched
two vessels to Caracas with men and arms,
and it is suggested that an active move
ment will be now made from the United
States TO assist the revolution in Cuba,
since men and arms can be forwarded to
Caracas with perfect impunity. The next
step Of the Junta in New York should be
to secure the cooperation Of Mexico, in
order that the port Of Vera Cruz might be
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-30

We have heard many Zig stories Of Can
fornia and her gold mines; Of her mug
grizzly bears and other big things, ana ~
addition to them it is now claimed Una.
Tulane county has this season produced
stalks Of corn twenty-three feet high WIN
eleven perfectly developed ears on one slaik'
Onions eighteen inches one way and 1l1teen
the other Apples and peaches twelve anu
fourteen inches in circumference. sweet
potatoes weighing thirteen pounds nihe
ounces. Castor bean bushes sixteen feet
five inches high. Muskmelons fifty nine
pounds, and watermelons two hundred
pounds weight. Just think OF it, water
melons weighing two hundred pounds ana
produced in county that-althOugh only
rated in California medium-sized-is consld-
erably larger than New Jersey, and has lake
in one corner of it in which Rhode Island
or Delaware might be submerged, and ap-
pear as a little island in it's waters. Really,
if all things grow in proportion in California
the world will be prepared to hear that her
babies are big things, and her men and
women giants.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-30

used for the same purpose that Caracas Is.
Mexico surely ought to sympathize
with Cuba in her efforts to throw off the
dominion of Spain, and if it is true, as is
related in recent letter from Washing
ton, that the West India Islands are con-
sidering the propriety Of erecting con-
federate republic in the Southern Seas, it
is more than probable that Venezuela,
Mexico, Central America and the South
American States have all been conciliated
in favor Of supporting the revolutionary
efforts of Cuba. If the New York Junta
has brought about this conclusion by
diplomatizing abroad, rather than by beg
ging in the United States, it is to be COM
plimented, ut least, for having the sense
to do at the end, what it ought to have
done in the beginning
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-30

the door to make 3Eatanofas great city.
Scores Of European merchants estab-
lished houses in that place. with large
stocks of goods Irish, German, English
and American merchants competed with
the native Mexican and Spaniards for the
rich trade Of Tamaulipas, Nuevo Leon,
and the country about San Lius Potosi.
Goods were to be bought in N1atamoras
at European prices, freight and charges
added, and very liberal system of
customhouse regulations was adopted to
facilitate this new trade. The result has
been that to-day the trade on the western
side of the Rio Grande is done entirely
through Mexican ports. The smuggling
which was once carried on from the
American side of the river is abated, and
the general rascality that existed in COM
mon with this system of contraband per-
formances is ended.
1t is represented that our government
has protested against the ''Zona Libre" on
the Rio Grande, on the ground that it ia
-cilitates smuggling into the United States.
1t is telegraphed that the Mexicans have
rather ridiculed our protest. This is just
what they ought to have done. The
smuggling that is done into the United
States at present from the Mexican from
tier is limited in proportion to what it
might be if the bonded warehouse system
was in full operation on our own side of
the river. And at all events, the SNUG
Cling into Mexico is ended, for most of
the goods which go into Monterey, Sal
tllo, China and Linares are bought in
Matamoras and pay duty to the Mexican
government, as they should. We are no
longer the upholders Of smuggling, to the
detriment of our neighbors.
The project of interfering with the "Zona
Libre' ON the Rio Grande originates on
the Texas frontier, and is only move
ment to reinstate line of smugglers from
Brownsville to Eagle Pass. The action of
the Mexican Congress is not compliment
airy to us, but it is true to the best inter-
ests of Mexico
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-30
MONTHLY STATEMENTS, n

Having long experienced the want ~ =. :.
nv customers of FIRST-CLASS BINDHu g -
uection with my PRINTING EsTABLl6nSS s
have, at great expense, fitted up ON, M p
latest and most improved machinery, NJ b.
enable me to compete with Northern
lures. Employing the best workmen -
INV work to be superior in finish and dnrnk q:
that, usually furnished. Business lnea e -
avoid the trouble Of correspondence foR
set of Books from Northern manufactorfsa y p
ing their orders to me, and seeing sample Z y n
AND RULING of same before being boun1 e p
rates are STRICTLY NEW YORK PRICE& -
The following are some of tho books that 90
manufactured at the shortest notice.
CAP BOOKS,
Half Bound, Three-quarter Bound, Fun Boz -
Bound Corners, Ends and Bands, Full ~
DENY BOOKS,
Half Bound, Three-quarter Bound, Fun Bod r
Bound Corners, Ends and Bands, Fun r.
MEDIUM, ROYAL BOOK
SUPER ROYAL, IMPERIAL.
COPYING BOOKS, DAY BOOKS.
PASS BOOKS, BILL BOOKS,
RECEIPT BOOKS: INSURANCE BOOM
TRANSFER BOOKS. CHECK BOOKS,
SHIPPING RECEIPT BOOKS,
NOTE AND DRAFT BOOKS
ERNEsr TuRPIx,
Prcprets.
no23 sa 3n Corner Camp and Poydras strss&
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-30

Mild weather, . gentle shower-more be-
fitting April than November-succeeded by
a clear blue sky and golden sunshine, were
the different phases Of yesterday; and the
day was followed by q most lovely night,
made SO by the bright beams of moon
that is, fast assuming its fair proportions,
and the many twinkling stars that keep
their vigils in the heavens. 1t is just the
weather that should make all feel thankful
and cheerful and can not fail to inspire
those who are not accustomed to our eli
mate with just sense Of its beauties.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-30
MICHEL D. GAuDET.
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New ORLEANS, November q, 1870 r
e. cayaroc. Esq., President Barbarin Gas aght
Company:
Dr>x SIR-Enclosed we take pleasure in handing
YOU letter Of Mr.. Michel D. Gaudet, manager Oh
the sugar plantation Buena Vista, upon "iiicn the
Barbarin Gas Light has just been introduced. The
perusal of the same will entirely convince you OF
the perfect success of said gas in every respect,
proving itself fully equal to any other light now IN
use.
1t gives us double pleasure to indOrse MI.
Gar,det's statement, not alone from the fact that
Buena Vista is one of the first places where this gas
has been tried but more so that, considering the
well known competency Of said gentleman, his
Judgment in such matters deserves the most I'M
plict confidence and belief
The desire to do full justice to the extellency of
the Barbarin Gas, has prompted US to thus express
ourselves.
Very respectfully,
AYMAR D. co.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-30

c. Cavaroc, Esq. President Barbarin Gas Lighting
Company:
SIR can not refrain from complimenting YOU
for the invaluable service Won have rendered to
families residing in the suburbs of the city and
more or less every night exposed to accidents re-
sultng from the explosion of coal oil lamps.
Your generous aid to Messrs. Barbarin Dupas
soon had the effect of removing all apprehensons
for the safety of our families and homesteads.
The gas apparatus put up in my premises, under
the supervision of Mr.. Barbarin, works admirably
since four weeks. The light is excellent, and its
great cheapness makes it specially commendable
In this connection permit me to congratulate you
on your selection of Mr.. CAST, who superntends the
laying of the pipes. His work is admirably per.
formed.
With the earnest hope that this great improve.
ment in lighting will be known by ALL and that
the results of this enterprise will be comlnen-
surate with its many fold benefits remain,
Very respectfully. A. CASTAING.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-30
AYMAR d co.
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STAR PLANTATION, Sr. CHARLES PARISH,
November 10. 1870. !
c. Cavaroc, Esq, President Iarbarin Gas Light
Company:
If have not written sooner, it is owing TO the
fact that wished to take particular pains in as
certaining the power Of your apparatus and the
quality of your gas am prepared TO state that
after fifteen days Of constant operation, there can
he no doubt as to the superiority OF both the ap-
paratus and the quality Of the light.
have kept sixty burners lighted in my residence
and at the same time forty more burners we're
in full operation in my sugar house, both OF which
buildings more than five hundred feet distant
from the small construction containing the carbu-
rettor. Notwithstanding the great distance the reg
larity and force of the light were good if there
had been only two lights burning.
Allow to tender you, and the inventors who
form the company, my sincere thanks.
Your most obedcnt servant
A. D. BOrGERE.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-30
Among the visitors to the city at the pr

Among the visitors to the city at the pres
ent time is Mr. S. II. Willard. of the house
of Messrs Holmes, Booth & Haydens, of
New York, very extensive manufacturers of
sheet brass, copper, German silver and
silver plated metal, brass and copper wire,
copper rivets and burs, plain and fancy.
tubing, brass door rail, gilt and brass but
tonsl and silver-plated. ware. We take
pleasure always in welcoming to. our hos
pitable Crescent City gentlemen Of intelli-
gence and refinement like Mr.. Willard, and
we only regret that men of this class can
not mako New Orleans their permanent
homo, and establish = manufacturing busi-
ness here that win be profitable to
themselves and add tpthe prosperity Of thu.
city.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-30

About a week ago, United States Treas
urer Spinner transmitted per special car
from Washington to San Francisco, three
million dollars in greenbacks, of the new is
sue, to be exchanged for mutilated cur
rency there. The expedition in charge Of
this large sum IN trdasitu consisted Of six
persons, viz: Messrs. Gilfllan, Guthrie and
Whitney, of the United States Treasurer's
office, and Messrs. Fish, Whiting and Nor
gan, of the Secretarys office.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-30

The marriage Of Captain j. Pinckney
Smith is announced this morning in the
REPUBLICAN,. The fair bride is Memphis
lady, daughter of Colonel Miles Owen.
While we wish the happy couple long and
prosperous life, dimmed by no clouds of
sorrow. we may also congratulate the Cres-
cent City on this new acquisition to the
social circle
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-30
The Natohez South gives us this informa-

The Natohez South gives us this intorma-
ton:
Mr.. X. G. w. Jewell. of Pike county, late
of the revenue service, has been appointed
United States Consul at Canton, China.
The appointment is a good one, and rewards
a thorough and consistent Republican who
has done much for the good cause in our
State. Many years ago Mr.. Jewell was well
known in Natchez, this being his residence
for some time.
Mr.. Jewell was formerly connected with
the press in New Orleans, and was asso-
ciated with Hon. james Graham our State
Auditor
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-30

The Collector of Internal Revenue at Fay
etteville, South Carolina, writes that he
seized about one thousand pounds OF to-
bacco at a Scotch fairfield at Richmond, be-
cause the stamps thereon had been used a
second time. The tobacco was subsequently
recaptured near Fayetteville by the Ku-
Klux, the collector alleges, and carried into
q swamp.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-30

Large Mexican horses and mules at auc-
ton this day at half-past ten o'clock, at
the Crescent Stock Landing, Algiers, by
Montgomery. Sale to be continued from
day to day until the whole amount two
hundred and fifty-thr head) is sold. See
advArfisemerlt --.....-
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-30

The statement that negotiations were on
foot for the annexation Of the island of San
Domingo to Prussia is confirmed from
Washington. Special dispatches to the
morning papers say that the United States
win receive in change for its refusal" Of the
island coaling station on the Mediter-
ranean
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-30

General H. G. Wright, Colonel Michel and
General J. G.. Barnard, appointed to exam
inc and RAPPORT upon Notifications in use by
England, Russia, Prussia and Denmark,
have returned fr0m>their mission. They
passed six months very pleasantly, and
were honored and feted and aided in their
work by the allowance of every facility for
making observations. In Russia especially
they were treated with distinguished cour-
tesy by the Car. They have come home
with the materials for report which ought
cerskinly to result in great advantage to. the
defenses of our extensive sea-coast.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-30

It is said increased interest is being felt
throughout Montana Territory in the Guilt
walton of Eastern forest trees Increased
interest in the cultivation of Eastern forest
girls is, also, doubtless felt, for they have
been introduced with !! great deal Of sue
cess in this thriving Territory.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-30

A vein of coal, nearly ten feet thick, is
: said to have recently been struck in Illinois
This is not circumstance to the vein OF
wit that has recently been struck in Louisi-
through IT,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-30

Massachusetts has three hundred and
eight newspapers and Illinois has four hun
dred and thirty five, while the six New Eng
land States have altogether four hundred
and forty-nine-but fourteen more than the
State of Illinois,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-30

Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, is to have new
Democratic daily called The Paper, and its
conductors very naturally wish to exchange
with the REPUBLICAN,. Their wish shall be
complied with.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-30
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RuRyA yIsTA PLANTATION,
H.:-,L Norem her ). 1870.

BuKSA vIsrA PLANTATION,
Ct lanes Parish, November 8, lo'o.>
Messrs. Aymar Co., New Orleans
DEAR srks-In answer to your inquiries a"'"' nv
Barbarin Gas. am pleased to be able 10 give sou
very good report The apparatus has no" oeen ~
work for some days without the slgh'es. il''nSp
or difficulty. The light is brilliant, ana a. -.
same time. uniform and steady; when is " sie"'
object in a sugar-house. When once tiie JUN" W..
are lighted they require no more at'en.ion' -.
sether, am much pleased with tne nsh'' ~ .,s
simplicity, cearness and ehcienes III 'Ne'. - -
!, certainly is equal if not superior, to any other
light that am acquainted with
MICHEL D. GAuDET
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-30

An Alabama editor, in putting grocery
kept by woman, says: /" Her tomatoes are
as red as her own cheeks, her indigo as blue
as her own eyes, and her pepper as hot as
her own temper,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-30
MARR.IED.

SMITH-OWEN.-At the residence of the brides
father on Monday, November 49, 1870, by the Rev.
F. A. Owen, Captain J. PINCKNEY SMITH. of New
Orleans, to Miss TEEDIE OWEN, daughter of
Colonel Miles Owen ofMemphis Tennessee.
No cards.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-30

Van Amburgs menagerie and circus
during its one hundred and eighty working
days of this year, cleared the liberal sum of
$4,000. The concern winters at Carthage,
vlI;mn;o
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-30

The New York evening Express says
"P'oeidescc is amused at an exhibition Of a
pig weighing fourteen hundred pounds
Rather heavy for pig-unless it be pig
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-30
e4RR1Ris GAS LIGHT.
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uxRxIrAGE PLAsTArioS'
Ascension November $, ls'o)
Z. cayaroc, Esq, President Bsrbar'n 0a'
su~The Gas Apparatus put up last -, oc .usr
,adsr the direction of Mr. Barbsrin' IN 'ne sI I've
auue. - mcssrs NJ. D. Bringier Co.. we n.,s
nouse tested. We recommend the apparatus .s
hasutfl light which it produces, ana -.
it, IT,, Great simplicity 1t is always ready lol We
u.s. and can be managed by any laborer. w
nvs not as yet been able to ascertain 'e aaA nf
nav, nav - ri, consumed by the different xmas =.
burners bur- per hour We will communicate Oh '''''
,,oint after experimenting a few weeks
Very respectfully, nn,xc,rp 4 Co..
PER L. A. BRINGIBR-
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-30
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lCOpy.
SII-We have the honor to inform you that we
are more than satisfied With your new system of
lighting, as it is both advantageous and ecOnOmi-
call the light besides. is mellow and not fatiguing
to the eyes.
1t is sincere desire thatthe many advantages
of your system should be prominently made known
to the public, and the success Of the company Sc
cured. With great respect, etc,
SUPERIOR MOUNT CARMEL ASYLUM
SO Pety street.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-30

l. c. LEVI,
Having removed to his New Store, No. l08 Canal
street, three doors from the of st. Charles
street, would respectfully invite examination to
his elegantly fitted up establishment and choice
and beautiful stock, which consists in part Of
JEWELRY, DIAMONDS, WATCHES, SILVER
WARE AND PLATED WARE, Etc.
His assortment of Marble, Verde Antique and
Fancy Work is also very beautiful and rare
And in Bronze, Mantel and Hall Ornaments, Clocks,
etc, can not be surpassed in the South.
All kinds Of precious stones set to order. Silver
Ware made to order. WATCHES and CLOCKS
REPAIRED BY THE BEST WORKMEN
Having secured the services of Major William C.
Driver, so well known in connection with the
jewelry business of this city, he asks the atten
ton OF the friends of that gentleman to his
stock.
department OF the mouse. nO27 I'm 2D
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-30

A wag, who has evidently been to Wash
ington, wants to know if Senator with
Roman nose can be called a Roman SEN
ator. Who knOws3
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-30

An important notice from Mr.. Conway to
the city and ward directors of the public
schools will be found in another column.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-30

Some Of the Illinois farmers are marrying
the dumb females at Jacksonville Asylum,
and they declare that they make dumb good
wives,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-30

Have Your Printing and Binding Done at
the Pelican Job Office. Corner Camp and
POydras Streets. oc29 1y
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-30

~. A. RAynor, President of the New Or
leans, Mobile and Chattanooga railroad, has
arrived from New York via Mobile.