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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-06-07

A. .. >. UUYER.
on motion of Alderman Skinner the
S Vi ,ne 4th ward was authorized
the said Mr. Hay, requiring him 70 ,bro =.
out or open said part Of a road r..ss
the deed referred to in the ne,;,;oo ~ NJ 70
Guyer.
On motion of Aid. Skinner it Va. ordered
that sidewalks Of the third class, ten fee,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-06-07


ROBBERY on THE STEAMER Rock ISLAND
II. d. Higgins. a passenger on tie Rock
Island informed the Police Magistrate this
morning that his stRteroon WAS entered
during the night and robbed OF one double
silver case Bartlett American watch and gold,
fancy-ink vest chain, valued at $l01. Mr..
higgins room mate WAS also robbed of $50
IN money. Ii seems that there is no means
of fastening the state room doors upon the
inside except by key, and gu experienced
burglar with skeleton or nippers or even tn
saloon keepers with pass KEY can enter at
pleasure. Mr.. Higgins address is los Lake
missing property will he suitably rewarded.
NATIONAL BREwEK's CoSvESTIoE.-The
convention Of brewers from all pst Is Of the
| nlted States, consisting Of delegates from
the several Brewers Associations through.
out the country will open In Davenport to-
morrow. The object OF tbs association is
The framing and enactment Of laws for their
mutual governance and discussion of topics
tending to their mutual protection. They
Assem- bic at 10 o'clock tomorrow aud trans
act the annual business, remaining in SEES
sion the most of the day and part OF
Thursday. On Thursday evening at ;
o'clock they have grand banquet in Lahr-
mans Hall.
To-day the Local Brewers Congress Tor
this division was held at the house of Capt.
|, Huber of this city
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-08-25
SUCCESSION OF GEORGE FREDERICK MERCIER-
No. 33,5O3.


DY $. GUINAULT, AUCTIoNEERB-OFFiCE
ID corner Exchange alley and Benville street
SATURDAY, September II, 1870, will be s0id, at IL
o'clock NJ at the st. Charles Auction EXchanSe-
ST. Charles street. between Common ana oraVier
streets by virtue of an order from the Honorable
the Second district Court for the parish OF Orleans
i A lot OF GROUND situated in the Third Dis
trct of this city in the r psn
,,,r,Tsra two and three in said square, measuring,
twenty-nine feet eight inches two lines front on
Sman street by first depth toward Craps street Of
.;tttve;obt feet ten inches five lines, thence
rnv,in9 at right angles six feet four inches q
second depth of ninety-tive feet, ten inches
hundred and ftyfour feet, eight inches. five lines
in depth on the opposite line and twenty-three
feet seven inches. six lines in width on the rear
line together with frame House, No. ZIG, having
three rooms and gallery the side, double kitchen,
with gallery, cstern, privy, etc.
2. ANOTHER LOT OF GROUND adjoining tbs
preceding measuring twenty -fve feet one inch
six lines front on Spain street, by first depth
toward Love street, of ifty-eight feet ten inches
five lines thence widening at right angles six feet
four inches on a second depth of ninetyve feet ten
five lines in depth the opposite line, and thirty
one feet two inches two lines in width on the rear
line; together with frame house, No. la, retired
from the street. divided into two tenements; said
house having four rooms and front gallery, double
kitchen, gallery and two cabinets, two ciaterns,
privy, etc.
Terms-One-half cash, and the balance II enA
years credit for notes secured by mortgage, and
bearing eight per cent interest per 81 M from
date. The buildings TO be kept ins1Dei ana poll
cies OF insurance transferred to the bDAoR of the
notes. and in case Of judicial proceedings fM tho
recovery of the notes the lawycrS oes fixed at i've
sale before Abel Dreyfous. notary tn1tc, 1t the
pense of the purchasers tneIn1m9 tie United
States stamps as well ~ Tia taxDe Ar the yeee
1870, due in ISL. onR1 - - osU
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-08-25

BRIEF MENTIOS.-Philip Anderson, while
assisting to phil down the old building
corner of Canal and CHartres streets, met
with a serious mishap. A portion OF the
wall fell on him. crushing one of his legs.
William Matlack was arrested by Cap
tain Gibney last evening for obtaining thir-
ty-siy dollars from Charles Harday on two
brass pieces which looked like gold eagles.
William is an old hand in the business and
deserves to have his photograph in the
rogues' gallery.
Burglars seem to have had a preference
for Mrs. Allyn's residence on Canal, near
Derbigny street. A few mornings since a
gold watch and other articles were stolen.
The thieves entered the dwelling over a
high wall in the rear.
Jenno, dilapidated fellow, who feels as if
he is los years old. but who really has not
seen more than half that space of time, was
before Recorder Houghton yesterday,
charged with the hideous crime of having
no home. Misfortunes are sometimes
equivalent to crimes. and this is an instance.
In fact, it was charity to send him to the
Workhouse.
Officer Elmore yesterday found package
of valuable papers, in an express envelope,
addressed to Hannah Murphy. The papers
inclosed refer to deeds of property in Ala
bama, and may be obtained by calling on
Captain Schriber. first precinct.
Yesterday man who had acted brutally
toward a fellow citizen, was running away
from policemen. who were pursuing him
along Basin street. Citizens on the ban
ouette made no effort to arrest the man s
progress, simply because Metropolitans
were chasing him. This is wrong, for the
refugee might have been murderer, for all
they knew. Officers should invariably find
fliendsm citizens. The patrolmen, unas-
sisted finally secured the man.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-08-25
Murder Excitement i'm Iowa-Wiie and
Two Children Dead.



DAVENPORT. Iowa. August 22-There is
great excitement here over the horrible
murder or suicide. which took place yester-
day. Two children, two and four years Old.
belonging to w. S. keonig, a German, We're
found dead in their home, and the wife
dead in the well. Kconig was arrested, and
the following statement: He came home
about 10 2. NJ found the lights out, and
supposed his wife and children had gone to
bed. He lighted candle, and saw on the
hoor his two children lying dead. He
picked them up and laid them on the bed;
passed into the yard. and saw his wife sit
ting by the well. He went to her, and she
told him she had drowned the children in a
bucket of water in the house, and intended
to drown themselves in the well. He con-
sented to the propositions; that they both
went to the well and jumped ill., but the
depth of water was not sufficient to drown
him. That he went down the street to
notify friend. Told him of the affair, and
returned to his house, and there remained
until taken into custody.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-08-25

The Pittsburg Commercial furnishes the
following particulars Of the projected
steamer, Katie P. Kountz:
A few days since we made the announce
ment that one Of our most enterprising and
public spirited boat owners was maturing
his plans for building large sized boat on
an entire new plan. Since that time we
have been furnished with the following par
ticulars, and are disposed to tell our readers
all we know The protector is no less a
parsonage than our tOwnsman, Commodore
w, j, Kountz. who has the ingenuity to in
vent and the means to carry the same to
successful termination. The hull is already
in forward state, and will be at the land
ing in few weeks. Builders, Messrs. Latta
& Co., Elizabeth. Length, 235 feet, beam,
so feet; floors, 1915 feet; hold, feet.
The hull will be divided into thirteen wa
ter-tioht apartments, and will have no main
keelsOn but the same amount of timber that
has heretofore been put i'll the main keelsOn
will be scattered throughout the main
floors. making the hull a uniform strength
all over avoiding any stiff place in the
centre of the boat which so often causes
the timbers to break, and frequently the
destruction of the boat. The bulkheads
will be solid up to the main deck, and made
perfectly watertight, being similar to the
ocean steamers that have proved SO success
full during the past few years. 1t seems
impossible for a boat to sink when built on
this plan, even if the hull was stove in.
This boat will be furnished with ample
power. Hartupee is building the ma
chinery-two cylinders, fifteen inches in
diameter, six feet. stroke; two cylinders,
thirty-three inches in diameter, six feet
stroke. She will be furnished with four
boilers. two batteries of two each, thirty
eight inches in diameter twenty-fOur feet
long. and with two doctors, one to each
battery.
The commodore has also invented new
hosting engine, worked by shaft running
the entire length of the boat with a hosting
| apparatus for each apartment. The time
and expense saved i'll unloading will be a
| large sum of itself. That the Katie p
| Kountz will be a success we have no doubt.
| That she will work revolution in boat
| building. we firmly believe. The only i'm
provement we would like to see would be
an iron hull; but we suppose we will have
| to wait The time, however, is not far dis
! tant. We have but little doubt that, in a
| few years, this style of hull will be III
| general use on the Western waters. The
! rates of insurance on Western boats being
| so high. large amount of freights are
necessarily, driven to the railroads. Oul
interest, as Pittsburghers, is to keep the
| trade on the river. and i'll order to do sc
| boats must be built in such manner tina
the insurance offices will be very willing Il
take risks at one-half the present rates
Hulls built on the above principle will b,
able to make their own rates.
| The above is only faint outline OF thu
| new steamer that is destined to work ;
| revolution on the Western waters. Success
of the largest kind. we say, to the com
mander and his new boat
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-08-25

The Shreveport Bulletin gives this notice
of the Southern Pacific Railroad rolling
stock:
We notice that the Southern Pacific Rail-
road Company have placed a new express,
baggage and mail coach on their road. This
coach was manufactured in the shops of the
company, at Hallville, and exhibits unmis-
taxable evidence that the company is well
prepared in means material and workmen,
to construct whatever kind and style of
cars their necessities may require. With
their two new locomotives, the 'Hauser,'
and Coleman with new and improved
cars, and with faithful and efficient officers
and agents, the road will be enabled to
meet all demands for transportation,
thereby avoiding delays in forwarding
freights. Major Wilson, the able and eff
cient civil engineer of the road, informs us
that the work of extension is progressing
rapidly. and will probably be completed to
Earpville by the first of November.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-08-25
A Cincinnati dispatch reads as follows:

CINCINNATI. August 22.-Murat Halstead
telegraphed the Commercial from Luxem-
burg, under date OF twenty-first, as follows:
was present at the battle of Gravelotte on
Thursday. The King of Prussia Count
Bismarck and General Sheridan were on
the field. It was the third and great battle
for the road from Metz to Paris. The
French were outnumbered and beaten back
to the walls of Metz. The slaughter on
both sides was horrible. walked seven
miles over the fields strewn thick with dead
men and horses. The lines of the battle
were marked out with deaden heaps.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-08-25

At the regular meeting of the Central
Republican Club of the First Ward last
evening, the following resolutions were
adopted:
ResOlrcd, That the First Ward Central
Republican Club, accept and cordially en-
dorse the platform of the Republican party
as announced by the late State Convention
Resolred, That the State and Congress
sional nominations of the Republican party
meet our earnest approval, and we pledge
ourselves to their support, and triumphant
election in November.
Resolred, That we accept with pleasure
the invitation of our brother Republicans
of the Second Ward to join with them in a
grand ratification meeting of the Republi-
cans of the two wards to be held at TivOli
Circle on Thursday evening, the twenty
fifth instant.
Brief speeches were made by Administra-
tor Emley, William Baker and others.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-08-25

r. SeCur Curator nd litum to ii. sylvester,
lard l. Craven, First Justices Court for the
parish of Orleans-No. 1851.
10y VIRTUE OF WRIT OF FIER1 FAC1AS
ID to me directed by the Honorable George W.
Sadler First Justice of the Peace, in and for the
parish of Orleans, will proceed to sell at public
o'clock M, at No. 1879 Julia street, near Camp
street.
TWO COTTON GINS.
Seized in the above numbered and entitled suit
Terms-Cash on the spot in United States
treasury notes. L. A. PLATTSMIER.
au24 23 seq Constable.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-08-25

DIED FROM FRACTURE OF THE SKULL.
Tuesday morning we mentioned that a lad
named James Wilson had been sent to the
Charity Hospital to have his wounds given
by person then unknown, attended to-
Two young men, base ball players, out
Canal street, Sunday evening, became in
volved in a quarrel, when one of them drew
a knife in a threatening manner. He was
met by his opponent with bat, which, ap-
parently by accident, struck young Wilson
on his head.
James was sent to brass foundry on
TchOupitoulas street, between Julia and st.
Joseph streets, where he remained insensi-
BILE for four hours, without the benefit of .
drink of water. Monday ne was sent to
Charity Hospital in very low condition,
and yesterday he died. Last evening, on
complaint of Coroner Roche, jeremiah and
John j. Duggan were arrested as the guilty
parties. We hear that young Wilson was
the only support of widowed mother
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-08-25

An ABLE ACCUsED.-Yesterday, G. w.
Williams, usually called the Major, was on
trial before the Criminal Court for stealing
a box of tobacco from No. 81 Magazine
street. The popularity in the case is that
he spurned the services of lawyer, con-
Quoting his defense in manner so remark
able as to elicit comment from members OF
of the bar Many practitioners would not
have acted as ably as he did. Each jury
man called to sit in Judgment on his offense
was closely questioned, and he challenged
to the extent of the allowance. He adj
dressed the jury in his own behalf quite
delicately and eloquently, relying on a
statement that witnesses were mistaken as
to identity. The effect was that the jury
failed to agree on verdict.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-08-25

In THE CAsE-The kidnapping case hav
ing passed through one stage OF its interest
ing details, it is only fair to state that the
efforts made for the defense by Judge
Atocha and Mr.. McCay were worthy of
mention. The first named gentleman
brought to bear all his well known ingenu-
ity and legal tact, and those are not trities
in any case. Mr.. Dalsheimer, prosecuting,
fought every inch of the ground with de-
cided ability, and deserves much praise for
his manly efforts in behalf of the State,
against two attorneys Of long standing. He
win have additional testimony to offer On
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-08-25

heard. bids fair to rival the best in the city,
It is. indeed, striking indication OF the
progress of musical attainment throughout
the country during the past few years, that
among body of no greater number than is
employed in the Customhouse, the requisites
for a complete musical band could be found,
ready to perform with spirit and effect, with
little or no drilling, together.
This band has already played at the rati-
fication meetings of the Third, Fourth,
Eighth and Tenth Ward Clubs, and on two
recent occasions has serenaded the Office OF
the REPUBLICAN. On the last of these occa-
sions there was more than one competent
Judge present, who thought that the national
and patriotic airs then played were per-
formed with an impress and feeling refera-
BILE to something more than mere knowi-
edge of notation.
1t is well known that for the Republican
professions during the campaign when ele-
waited General Grant to the presidency
band of music in New Orleans could not De
hired by the Republican party tor love or
money. Things have changed since then
Still it is matter of no small congratula-
ton, that hereafter the Republican party
can have, for Republican purposes, music
equal to the best in the city, and have 1t
too without thanking any but members OF
their own party.
The band is composed as follows: Thomas
L. Kelly. first fat cornet; William Rully,
second Z fiat cornet; Francis V. Dodson,
clarionette; Philip Atkins, first b flat cor
net; Henry Lyles, first E fat alto; Harvey
Bell. second E fiat alto; Edward jackson,
third E fat alto; Philip Nixon, first b fiat
tenor: John Moore second B fiat tenor;
John w. Bowie, baritone; Louis Wyatt, first
bass; Henry Hicks, second bass; Joseph
Grinnel first drummer; James B. Combs,
cymbals.
The band is under the direction of Mr.
Kelly, formerly leader of the band of the
Twenty-Third Volunteer Infantry, and as
such well known to many of our citizens
The instruments of this band were pur
chased from Mr.. L. Grunewald, Cana
street.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-08-25
PROPOSALS..

DEPARTMENT OF THE WArHRwoRKs)
and Public Buildings, ,
New Orleans August II, 1870. }
PROPOSALS. WILL BE RECEIVED BY THE IN
il dersigned till SATURDAY, August q, 1870 at
noon for repairing Irene Market according to
specifications on tile in the office of the Admins
The city reserves the right to reject any and all
bids.
All parties making proposals for this contract are
required to deposit with the Administrator of FL
nance as evidence of their intention to abide by
the adjudication, the amount of one hundred and
fifty dollars in cash. which shall be forfeited to the
CITY in case of failure to sign the contract
Bidders to whom contracts are not awarded shall
have their deposits returned to them on the day adj
Indications are made.
No bid will be received unless the certificate OF
the Administrator of Finance is inclosed Herewith,
to the effect that the required cash deposit has
been made.
Proposals to be Endorsed Proposals for repairing
IRENE Market"
L. T. DELASSIZE,
"a mir str
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-08-25

A BLOODY PArRoLMAN-Some time dur
ing last night, Thomas Hanley, patrolman
of the first precinct, while on spree, OF
his official duties, shot and badly wounded
a Mrs Davis, living on Prieur street, for what
reason was not ascertained. The weapon
he used was pistol, and he shot her in her
heart twice. She was sent to the Charity
Hospital, where she will probably die to-day
Hanley is somewhat notorious for his alac-
rity in enforcing the dog ordinance. Officer
Champagne arrested him soon after the
shooting. When in the lookup he said that
it served her right if she could not take a
joke. 1t may occur, that before he is through
the affair, the joke will become serious
reality
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-08-25
NOTICE TO TAX PAYERS.

FIFTH DISTINCT PARISH OF ORLEANS,
Right Bank August |, 1870.
A GREEABLY TO SECTION 40 OF AN ACT EN-
"A titled an act to provide revenue for the support
of the State of Louisiana and the manner of col
lecting the same" approved March Is, 1870:
parish of Orleans Fifth DISTRICT that the
ment roll is now opened to the public for examina-
ton at Fifth Justice Court, Where street Algiers,
and will SO remain until the first day of September,
1870 The undersigned will be in attendance during
said period, sundays excepted between the hours
ef A. NJ. and P. NJ, and i'll readiness to correct
all erroneous assessments.
o. PILMAN. State Assessor
+. J. BRUNEI, Board of Assessors.
Z. MCCARTHY,
au2 3Ot Fifth Justice of the Peace.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-08-25
CANCELLATION OF BOND.

STATE OF LOUISIANA
Executive Department, :
New Orleans, August S, 1870.
WHEREAS, APPLICATION HAS BEEN MADE TO
w me to cancel the official bond of G. Dlling
ham as Register OF Conveyances for the parish of
Orleans, to wit: bond dated the twenty-second
OF August, 1867, for the sum of fifteen thousand
dollars, signed by c. Dillingham;, as principal, and
James Z. Zuntz and L. Madison Day. as securities
each in the sum of seven thousand five hundred
dollars the said bond being for the faithful perform
ance by the said C. Dillingham; OF his duties as
Register aforesaid.
Notice is hereby given to all persons interested
in the said bond to show cause in writing at the
office of the Secretary of State, within ninety days
after the last publication hereof why the said
bond should NOT be cancelled and annulled
Given under my hand and the seal of State as
above, and of the Independence of the United
States the ninety third.
BY the Governor: -
H. C. WARMOTH.
Gyo F ROWE Secretary of State. ati6 got
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-08-25
By s. Guinault.
SUCCESSION OF LOUIS G. COLLEr-No. 1887.

SUCCESSION OF LOUIS G. COLLET-NO. 1887.
DY s. GUINAULT-AUCTIONE
ID corner of Exchange alley and Bienville street
SATURDAY, September II, 1870 will be sold at
twelve O'Clock NJ, at the st. Charles Auction Ex-
change st. Charles street, between Common and
Gravier streets by virtue of an order from the
Honorable the Second District Court for the parish
of Orleans dated August -, 1870
LOT OF GROUND situated in the Second Dis
trict of this city, in the square bounded by Roman.
Prieur Benville and CustOmhOuse streets, measur-
inc 25 feet front on Roman street, by l48 feet
inches deep together with tw0-story frame
house of two rooms and gallery, stable, privy,
waterwOrks, etc.
See plan at the st. Charles Auction Exchange.
Terns-One half cash. and the balance on a credit
of one year from the date of the adjudication, and
bearing eight per cent interest per annum from
said date until paid, and secured by special privi-
eye and mortgage on the property sold The build
hundred and forty dollars ($1140l. The purchaser
viii be required to keep the insured up to the
final payment of the note and the policy trans
ferred the executor holder of the note, and in
default OF doing the insurance to be effected at
the expense of the purchaser and the reimburse
ment Of thepremiums so advanced to be secured by
special mortgage on the property sOld and III the
event of judicial proceedings for the recovery OF the
above note, the purchaser to pay five per cent at
Orney,s fees; the taxes for the year 1870 being at
the cost of the purchaser.
Act of sale, with the United States stamps
attached thereunto, to be passed before Octave de
Armas, notary public, at the expense OF the pllr-
chaser aul6 "a 81 seq IL
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-08-25
CONSTABLE'S SALES.

Aimee POns vs.. Mrs. Widow Livaudais-
4505
DY VIRTUE OF WRIT OF FIERI FACIAS TO
ID me directed by the Hon. John P. MOntamat
Third Justice OF the Peace in and for the parish or
Orleans. in the above suit, will proceed, on MON
DAY. September 5, 1870 at twelve O'Clock NJ; on
Benville street, between Royal and Bourbon
Streets to sell at public auction, the following
described property, to wit
One ARMOIR.
One CLOCK.
One Cane-bottOm ROCKING CHAIR.
One SIDE BOARD with Marble top
One Marble top BUREAU with glass.
Terms-Cash one the spot.
B. AGERET.
Constable Third Justice of the Peace.
AMPS 30 SEES