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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-02
Condition of the Iiasissippl.

From the Richmond Had Light the St.
Louis papers make the following extract
concerning the condition Of the river be-
tween st. Louis and Cairo:
From the Richmond's Head Light we
make the following extract concerning the
condition of the river between this city and
Cairo. The river between Cairo and st.
Louis has generally one ,r two extreme
shoal places every summer, when naviga-
ton is more or less interrupted. The low
water season has set in rather earlier than
usual, and only seven feet eight inches with
the stick is now to be found IN Liberty bar,
the shoa!est point. The Pauline Carroll,
bound down, was unable to cross it, until
she lightened up, which she accomplished
by leaving about two bundled tons of her
freight on the shore above the bar. The
Henry Ames was lying above the bar Sum
day. Her clerk. William Tompkins. and
pilot, William Kribben. went to Grand
Tower in a yawl. for the purpose of pro-
curing fat to assist her, but being unsuc-
cessful in their mission they returned on
the Richmond to their boat, which will
tighten over by double tripping it across
the bar. The river all the way above Cairo
is in wretched and ragged condition, and
requires great precaution and the exercise
of every known skill in the profession to
keep in the channel and steer clear Of the
numerous bars, which are raising their ugly
heads nearer and nearer the surface of the
water every day.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-02
For the New Orleans Republican.
, - arAA0 yol0. F''-


The time has now arrived when visit to
the Gulf shore is most grateful and refresh
ing. Bathing in the clear briny water Of
the ocean is delicious and invigorating. The
intense heat of the summer soIstice is re-
neved by the continuous sea breeze, prevent
ing the debilitating effect of high degree
of temperature, unaccompanied by full
and free circulation of air. The visitor to
Grand Isle is most amply remunerated for
his trip. Every species of fish to be found
in Southern waters, are here proverbislly
abundant. Oysters. crabs, ct hoe genus
omne, are most abundant, and of the very
best quality. The venerable and worthy
host of Grand Isle, B. Margot, Esq, con-
siders it his special mission to see that his
guests are made comfortable. His accom-
modations are all that the most fastidious
could require, and are furnished at quite
reasonable price. The snug little steamer
D. 8. Cage takes passengers to the Isle twice
y week, from the head of Harveys canal,
opposite the Grain Elevator, leaving at
eight O'Clock A. NJ, on Tuesdays and Satur-
days and returning on Mondays and Thurs
days. The polite and attentive officers, on
board, make very agreeable the voyage,
which is through one of the most pictur.
esque and beautiful portions of Southern
Louisiana. The writer of this would be
readily joined by all with whom he came in
contact with on late trip to Grand Isle,
in recommending by all means visit of
week or two to this time-honored end
favorite watering place. V1ATOR.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-02
Con Aogration.
. "A New Yak dispatch to the Louisville

"A New Yak dispatch to the Louisville
Co,wier.Jouraal says:
About one O'Clock Saturday afternoon q
freight train passing eastward. when one
and half miles from Deer Park, Long
Island, threw out some sparks, which fell
unnoticed upon the ground among the
leaves and twgs. The whole country was
parched; the gound even was dry inches
below the surfate. The sparks fell in bed
of leaves that had been collecting for the last
quarter OF century, and a bed of gun
powder could MT have been more easily
lgnited or more combustible. This was the
commencement O one of the most violent
and disastrous lonfagrations which eyer
has occurred on Long Island, so celebrated
for its almost yeahy fires. and the fact that
the country through which it swept was in
that which had ben preserved for quar-
ter of century by its old former owners.
With such rapidity lid it travel that no one
dared stay to work in the woods or near
them one instant. It was half mile wide,
and had eaten its way furiously over that
space. Wild game, nbbits and foxes hur-
ried before it only % be overtaken and
devoured. Those few that escaped to the
clearing were 80 terrified, that not noticing
the approach OF man they would permit
themselves to be picfed up and handled
without motion of rsistance. The area
over which the flames spread was about
three thousand acres, most of it covered
with fine trees. The scene when the flames
were at their hight was terribly grand, and
the noise of the rushing flames among the
dry and cracking timberwas appalling.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-02

John Simmans vs.. Thomas II. BOdley.
CsOURTH DISTRICT COURT FOR THE
Il parish of Orleans No. "a 095.-By virtue OF writ
the Fourth District Court for tine Parish of Orleans
in the above entitled cause will proceed to sell at
public auction. a. the Merchants and Auetlonssrs'
SATURDAY. July 8: 1873 at twelve O'Clock NJ.
'hs ~ together
with ali the buildings and improvements thereon,
bsonsns or IN snS Hise
pertsining. situate IN Greenville the parish OF
il By
and Carrcllton streets, and measuring, in American
measure, two hundred and forty one feet four
and Uarrollton Railroad, four hundred and ninety
feet front on Walnut street. five hundred and fl
two hundred and forty feet front on Carrolton
street. The whole agreeaby to . certain plan drawn
BY O. a. Hedin. architect, on the twelfth day Of
OF t. B. Cenas lafes notary public in this city, on
WHICH plan the said square u designstec by the
Bang the same property acquired by the defend.
ant BY purchase from Jison P. Harrison and James
U Harrison, per act passed before p. Charles Gu
Ssv Of M1osaIS public in this city, dated the second
Seized in the above suit.
Is.Ms.L In cash to sufficient amount to pay
dred dollars $25OO with interest thereon at eight
per cent DER snnum from the said second day of
NAY. tsos IN sne cay Of sale, i've per cent attor-
2. The purchaser to assume Ito the extent of the
Sr ms bp p sse o.
erty for the like sum of two thousand five hundred
dollars 02G o., dated ON the said second day Of May.
teIsst 8 the rate Of eight per cent per annum from
8 And the balance Of the price Of adjudication. if
THOMAS L. MAXWELL,
je7lsNs Sheriff Of the Pariah Of Orleans.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-02

DEPARTMENT OF IMPROVEMENT
City Of New Orlear 3, June q, 1870. !
CEAIED PROPOSALS, ADDRESSED TO TIE
y undersigned, will be received until WKDNES
DAY, the thirteenth day OF July proximo. for CON
structing an upmade banQuettes on liberty street,
between Euphrosne and Jackson streets and on
Liberty street between Jackson and Washington
streets. according specifications on file in the
Office Of the City Surveyor. g.. .... .r
All parties mating proposals for this contract are
required to deposit with the Administrator OF FL
nance evidence of their intention to abide by the
adjudication, the amount Of five hundred dollars. In
cash. which shall be forfeited 70 the city in case Of
failure TO sign the contract. ~ a. z -.
Bidders to whom contracts are not awarded shall
have their deposits to them on the day "a
Indications are made. 80 fl..s.
No bids will be received unless the certfcste Of the
Administrator Of Finance 10 incossd therewito. to
made.
The city reserves the right to reject any and all
bids. -. In s.1t. -
BIDS to be per running foot for bsnQuettes COM
plete and to be endorsed Proposele for BanQuettes
on Liberty street." j. r. WESf,
jyl dtd Administrator.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-02
CANCELLATION OF BOND.

STATE OF LOUISIANA
Executive Department,
New Orleans, May 81, l87Q
WHEREAS APPLICATION HAS BEEN
bond of Richard O. Bond, Is CLERK of the Fourth
District Court of New Orleans. to wit: A bond
sand dollars C$5O00), signed by Richard O. Bond %
principal, and Cuthbert 81. 6locomb, and Eugene
bond being for the faithful performance by the said
Richard q. Bond. Of his duties as CLERK of Court
aforesaid.
Notice is hereby given to all persons interested in
the Aforesaid bond, to file their objections to the
cancellation thereof in writing in the Office of the
Secretary of State within ninety days after the last
publication hereof.
Given under my hand and the seal of the State.
this thirtyirst day Of My, 1870 and of the indie
pendence Of the United States the ninty fourth.
II. O. WARMOTH,
Governor of Louisiana
BY the Governor:
PITT CRAvATH,
Assistant RVeretary Of State. je4 GOT
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-02
PROPOSALS..


DEPARTMENT OF IMRPovEMENTs,(
-- City of New Orleans June q, ls70. !
CEALRD PROPOSALS ADDRESSED TO THE
y UNDERSIGNED will be received at this Office until
WEDN ESDAY NOON. the sixth day Of July
proximo. for constructing banqusttes on Locust
street. from Calliope to eshington streets accord
Surveyor. .A 20 t5 .l.' ~
All parties making proposals for this contract
required to deposit with the Administrator Of
Finance, as evidence of their intention to abide BY
the adjudication. the amount Of FIVE hundred dol
case Of failure to sign the contract. q /. ~
Bidders TO- whom contracte are not awarded will
have their deposits returned to them on the day
sdiudications are made. . .l7lfs. Z -.
No bid will be received unless accompanied by tho
certificate of the Administrator of Finance, ceTtf
The city reserves the right to reject any and al
bids.
Bids to be per running foot for banquettps COM
pete. and to be Endorsed Proposals for bsnqusttes
on Locust street."
je24 I'd J.R. WEST. Administration
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-02

BEFORE RECORDER WEBER-Frank Otis
and William Maloy, charged by Officer Nell
son Woody with being dangerous and sus-
picious characters, have gone down to Cap
tain SWANS institute in default of bail, to
await future examination.
Mary Crubb, charged by Officer Thomas
Dorcey with being overpowered with
treacherous benzine, Was lined SIS, or ten
days Parish Prison.
Andrew Mitchell, charged with larceny
by J. D. Hollingsworth, was discharged, the
prosecutor having withdrawn the charge
through motives best known to himself.
James Donovan, charged. DR.. H. F..
Wade with larceny, has gone to the Grim.
inal Court. ~ - -.-.
James McCord, charged by Officer Nelson
Woody with being an accessory to the lar
ceny committed at DR.. Wade's on the twen-
ty.third ultimo, has gone down in default of
$1,000 bail for his future appearance before
this court.
William Walton, charged by his better
half with attempting to make her see
''blue," was required to furnish bonds to
keep the peace for six months.
Joseph Evans and C. ]. Breen, charged
by Officer Gerdes with being too pugilistic
in the public streets, were fined ten dollars
each for their fun.
Sebastian Decker, charged with wound
ing, was discharged, there being no evil
dence against him.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-02
PROPOSALS..
DEPARTMENT OF IMPROVEMENTS,

's DEPARTMENT OF IMPRovEMENTs,(
City of New Orleans, June q, 1870 !
CEALED PROPOSALS. ADDRESSED TO The
y undersigned, will be received until WEDNES.
DAY NOON. the sixth day Of July, Proximo for con-
structing Banquettes Freret street. from CAiope
to Washington street. according to specifications on
file IN the office OF the City Surveyor. rgl -, "a
All parties making proposals. Tor this contract are
required to deposit with the Administrator OF Fl
nance evidence of their intention to abide by the
adjr dcation. the amount of five hundred dollars,
in cash. which shall be forfeited to the city in case
of failure to Sign the contract.
Bidders to when contracts are not awarded shall
have their deposits returned to them on The day i'd
publications are made
No bids will be received unless the certificate of the
Administrator of Finance is inclosed Herewith, to
the effect that tie required cash deposit has been
made.
The city reserves 1.-THE right to reject any and all
bids.
Bids to be per running foot for banquettes com.
pete, and TO be endorsed, Proposals for Banquettes
on Freret street.. j. H. WEST,
ie24 I'd Administ rator.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-02

CRIMINAL CoURr.-Ann Brown and Boston
Joe were brought up for an assault on Mol.
lie Perkins, on Union and Dryades streets.
Ann Brown plead guilty and Boston Joe
was discharged on a moue prosequi.
6 George Taylor, who brutality attempted
to murder his wife, by cutting her most
fearfully on Saturday, October 2, 1869, at
her domicil on South Market street, was
sentenced to two years. hard labor, the
time to begin on the day of his first i'm.
prisonment.
George W. Williams, alias the Major, for
carrying concealed weapons, was sentenced
to thirty dollars fine or ten days Parish
Prison.
Peter Coleman, who pleaded guilty of
having stolen q coat, worth fifteen dollars,
from NJ. Labusquiere, on the fourth of June,
was sentenced to eigheeen months hard
labor at the Penitentiary.
George Row, convicted of having. on the
second of March, stolen q gold watch and
chain, worth $50, from Helen Smith,
eighteen months hard labor at the Penlten-
tiary.
Silas Johnson, colored, who plead guilty
to carrying concealed weapon, an ircn nut
on piece of rope, to be used ss slung-
shot, was sent to the Parish Prison for three
months.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-02
The Bends In the River.
lished in the St. Louis Republican:

The following communication was pub
lished in the st. Louis Republican:
Mr.. EplroR-I hsve noticed that the re-
the Mississippi river from New Orleans, has
brought to light various and conflicting
opinions with reference to the effect pro-
duced in tine distances by the cut offs made
from time to time. Many persons contend
that the distance is actually shortened from
Cairo to New Orleans by the number of
miles saved in cnt of. A very slight in
vestigation into the character Of the lower
Mississippi river will dispel any such idea
owing to the current and peculisrity of the
soil gradually deepens until one breaks
thmugh into the other.
Now for days and sometimes weeks after
q cutoff is thus made, the current is 80
rspid that steamer can not ascendit. As this
rapid current strikes the bends below, and
increases their radius 1t becomes Stacked and
finally equslized. when the same distance is
gained; which was originally lost or made
by the cutoff. If any person will examine
an old chart of the river. and take the miles
steamers, he will find that in the aggregate
they will almost equal the entire distance
from Cairo to New Orleans.
If, as many assert, the river is shortened
land which necessarily implies straigtened)
we would have rapidly increasing current
that would compensate for any advantage
in distance. The whole valley of the Mis-
sissippi is interspersed with lakes, which
have been created by the various cut offs
leaving the old bed of the river, the mouth
of which ills up in the course of time.
AN OLD BOATMAN.
This, from the Pittsburg Commercial,
presents another view of the case, in dis.
cussing the ]. NJ. White and the Natchez:
The distance from New Orleans to St.
Louis in 1874 was 1900 miles. The ]. NJ.
White made the run, and had to wood of
the bark, ia three days, twenty-three hours
and nine minutes. The distance from New
Orleans to st. Louis has been shortened
from sixty to seven,y.fve miles by cut offs,
and does not measure more than 1l30 to
lao mills. The Natchez made the run in
1870 in three days, twenty.one hours and
fifty-eigh minutes. That is giving them all
they claim; besides, she had the use of
wood boats, and many other advantages
that werenot in use 10 1874.
The J. n. White bad rising river most OF
the way AID full of drift. Captain Converse
informed us that before he reached st..
Louis his wheels were in wretched condi-
ton, with scarcely whole bucket on either
wheel. CAPTAIN Converse also stated that
under favorable circumstances, with suit
able stage Il water, he felt confident that
the ]. NJ. White could make the run in
three days md twelve hours.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-02

ATTEMPT TO KILL.-Just after day broke
yesterday morning. Fanny Sweet Hinckley
stood in her door, corner of Basin and
Gasquet streets, and violently declared that
she intended to shoot the first person who
passed that way. Officer Vankirk heard the
threat, but before he could step up to her
George Washington came in sight, and
Fanny blazed away, sending two bullets
after him. which, fortunately, went wide of
their mark. After she was arrested and in.
csrcerated, it was discovered that she was
not quite in her mind. The officer entered
long complaints against her, and Washing
ton charged her with having attempted to
kill him. When she fred, George found q
level position, and was not slow about it.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-02

DEPARTMENT OF THE WATEAwORK
and Public Buildings.
Na~ 0rlaaua lima % 1871

DEPARTMENT OF THE WATEAwORKsl
and Public Buildings. :
New Orleans, June %, 1870
PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED BY THE
L undersigned till TUESDAY, July s, 1s7o. 1t II
M, for furnishing EkEhh NEAT TO lnssne Asy.
lum and Home Of Aged and Infrm.
The city reserves the right to reject any ana al
bids = h.su. Ia
Ali parties making proposals fo- this contract are
required to deposit with the Administrator OF Fl.
nance evidence Of their intention TO abide by the
adjudication, the amount of two hupdred dollars,
in cash. which shall be forfeited to the cit in case
of failure to sign the contract. rf.- 49,
Bidders to whom contracts are not awarded shall
have their deposits to them on the day ad-
judicatons are made. s. s-s -. 1-4
No bid will be received unless the certificate Of
the Administrator of Finance is Enclosed herewith.
made.
Proposals to be indorsed Proposals for fur
nishing Fresh Meat to the Insane Asylum and Home
of Aged and Infrm."
-. - L. T. DELASSIZE,Ai
,jss0td Administrator
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-02

ONCE of the Germanla Insurance Com.
pany of New Orleans AT meeting of the Board OF
Directors held on the twenty sixth instant it was
unanimously resolved to call q general meeting of
the stockholders of this company, to be held on
THURSDAY: July Z. next, at half.past seven O'Clock
p. NJ, in conformity with article eighteen OF the
charter, for the purpose of modifying, altering or
amending the same. Il. Mailer, Secretary.
New Orleans, May 28, 1870. my3l tjy7
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-02
JAMES F. CASEY, Collector.
je22 "a rs Is % 30 jy3 SO
CANCELLATION OF BOND.

STATE OF LOUISIANA
Executive Department., !
New Orleans. June 81. 1870.
WHEREAS, APPLICATION HAS BEEN
w made to me for the cancellation Of the
official bond of Dewitt Fordyce Bisbee
as Sheriff of the parish of Jefferson. to-
wit: bond dated the twenty first day of
July 1869, in the sum of six thousand dollars
signed by Dewitt Fordyce Bsbee. as principal. and
NJ. Oollamore +, T. Matthews and George Helder-
bond being for the faithful performance by the said
Dewitt Fordyce Bisbee, of his duties as Sheriff
aforesaid.
Notice is hereby given to all persons interested
in the aforesaid bond to file their objections te
the cancellation thereof in writing, in the Office Of
the Secretary of State within ninety days after the
last publication hereof
Given under my hand and the seal Of the State
this twenty first day of June. 1870. and of tho In.
dependence of the United States the ninety fourth
By the Governor:
Fl. g. WARMOTH.
PITT CRAvATH Assistant Secretary Of State.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-02
PKoPosALs.



...-l -ts City Of New Orleans. June 20. ls70 )
CEALRD PROPOSALS ADDRESSED TO THE
y undersigned will be received until WEDNES-
DAY. tho thirteenth day of July proxime for psving
with North River flag stones the banqusttes on both
sides Of said Roysi street, from Canal to st. Philip
street, which sre now paved with bricks And
also for repsiIing and putting IN order IN the best
Canal to st. Philip street. whieh are nov psvsd
with flags, according to specifications on Hle in the
Office Of the City Surveyor.
All parties making proposals for this contract
are required to deposit with the Admuist rator OF
Finance as evidence of their intention abide by
the adjudication. the amount Of one thopsana dol.
lars in cash. which shall be forfeited to the city in
case of failure to sign the contract. .
Bidders to whom contracts are not awarded snail
have their deposits returned to them on the day ad
Indications are made.
No bids will be received unless the certificate OF
the Administrator of Finance 10 inclosed To erewith,
to the effect that the required cash deposit has been
made. .-gu .e s-as-ew 80 Y. L.,
The city reserves the right to reject any and all
bids. = - p IT. e--t7 ~ -. = - LI
Bids to be per running foot for banQusttes com
plete, and to be endorsed Proposals for Ban
QUOTES on Royal street" t''e.I@ -
jy1 I'd j. r. WEST, Administrator.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-02
REMOVALS..
nuMnuAv

ID BMOVAL...,,,,., .RENOVAL.
The undersigned has removed his STONE YARD
rom the old stand. on Customhouse street, to the
ARTIFICIAL FREAD STONE YARD,
on Poydras street, between Locust and Freret
Gtreets. and the Office to No. So hatcher street.
In extending and consolidating his business with
the Frear Artificial Stone Company, he would ex-
press his thanks to generous public, the patrons
and friends Of business of thirty eight years stand
ing in this city, and would solicit contn uAnce OF
the ssme to the Louisiana Frear Stone Manufacture
ing Company. NEWTON RICHARDS.
Rsfsrring e the above, the FREAR .ART1FI-
DIAL STONE COMPANY will furnish their
STONE. also. Granite and Marble for all purposes
Of building, fronts Of stores and dwellings, steps,
window stills. lntels. tombs. monuments, tagging
for ban9uets, yards garden walks, etc.
and builders is called to the Artificial Frear Stone,
now offered as beautiful and economical Substitute
for brick and plastered fronts of buildings, and
suitable for cornices. window trimmings. wall COP
NEWTON RICHARDS, President.
JAMES CLARK, Secretary.
Depot for the sale Of RICHARDS CAPE LIME
apis
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-02

DEPARTMENT OF POLICE
Administrators Office, |
:. Room No. IL, City Hall,
New Orleans, July ]. 1870 J
VXTERE BROUGHT TO THE SECOND DIS
w trict Pound, corner of Orleans and ClaI
borne streets .t-r H.t
Two ca GOATS. Of different colors.
which, il not claimed within three days. and
the expenses thereon paid, will be sold at pubic
auction at said Pound. on TUESDAY, July 8,
~ e. W. PIERCE,
No. zO-jy23t Administrator.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-02

U,S, MARsHALiS MONITIONs

George Morris end ais, Va. Steamer
Golden Era, her Tackle. etc.
TN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
i for the District OF Louisiana, No. 9e02-1n obe-
dience to An admiralty warrant, to mo directed
taken into my possession the steamer Golden Era,
now hbeled BY George Morris and ais, now pending
in the District Court OF the United States.
And do hereby cite and admonish the owner or
owners thereof and al and every person Or persons
terest in or TO the same, to be and appear q DIS
trict Court Of the United States for the District
on or before the THIRD MONDAY from the date
hereof to show cause. ii any they have or car. why
said stsamer should not % condemned am be
sold agreeably tothe prayer Of Hbslants.
United States Aafshars Once. New OFles
twenty second day Of Juns, IR7p.
. - = = = :. . s. B. PACKARD,
ie222sjy2l2 Usitsd States NATshal.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-02
POLITICAL NOTICES,

Irish Republicans Attention.-Ths labor
ing men of the Phil Sheridan Irish Republican
Club. who want work. will apply THIS MORNING.
from seven to eight O'Clock, to Mr.. Daniel L. De-
pass or to Mr.. Martin Keleen, who are to bs found
in charge of the workingmen, corner Of Canal
street and Carrollton avenue
jy2lts PETER O'BRIEN. secrstsry.