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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-04
SIRGE OF STRASBURG.
vhe Horrors of War.

We copy this from the Cincinnati Gazette:
CARLsRUHE. August 3l.-Reports from the
besiegers investing Strasburg state that
the siege has been continued with redoubled
force since the unfortunate occurrence
which nearly terminated in the death OF the
truce bearer, Colonel Leczinski. The Pfus-
sian parallels have been pushed forward
quite up to the outwOrks of Strasburg, guns
mounted, and an increased fire maintained
without inteImissiOn.
A bomb from one of the Prussian guns Is
said to have fallen upon a convent school,
killing and wounding number OF girls.
The citizens of Strasburg, who have sue
ceeded in getting away from the city. detail
narrowing accounts of the dreadful straits
to which the besieged have been reduced
They state that the people inside the walls
have been forced to the very extremities OF
hunger by the impossibility of obtaining
supplies. They spend their nights in the
cellars of their dwellings, in terror of the
shells which are exploding i'll the very cen
tire of the town. Food of every description
has risen TO a fabulous height, and the in
habitants are compelled in the absence of
beef cattle to suhsist on horse flesh The
Baden troops have placed in position one
hundred and sixty Founders, and tue fire
from this heavy ordinance has been opened
on the city with tremendous effect A
general confagration is now reported to be
sweeping through Strasburg
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-04
GOVERNMENT SALE.

WILL BE SOLD At PUBLIC AUCTION, ON
w TUESDAY, October 4, 1870, at Old Garrison
Grounds, vicksburg Mississippi
THE PUBLIC BUILDINGS, known Barracks,
Officers Quarters, Hospital Buildings, Kitchens,
Laundress' Quarters, etc.
Also, at same time and place. large rmount Of
condemned government property consisting in part
Of
8Army Wagons, ! four-wheeled Dray, II Dump
Carts, IS single sets of harness, 26 Stoves, Ambu
lance, Hearse and Wheels, unfinished; is Spades
6G9 Grain Sacks, Carpenters Tools, two sets; Black
smiths Tools three sets; Saddiers' Tools, two sets
etc. Paints, Oils, Of varous kinds Horse and Mule
Shoes and Shoeing Nails; So barrels OF Lime; Bar
row Office Furniture, such as Desks, Tables, etc
Old Iron and Lumber assortment of Hardware
81 $50 pounds Of Corn; large quantity OF Tentage,
and various other articles OK camp and garrison
equipage.
PUBLIC WATERWORES, consisting of Pump and
two Engines Tubular Boiler, several thousand feet
of Pipe assorted Sizes, Water Tanks, etc, all in
good order; TO be sold in place.
Thirty days from sale will be allowed for removal
Of WaterwOrks and Public Buildings.
Sale to commence at ten O'clock A. NJ, and TO con-
time from day to day until al the property is dis
posed of.
Terms-United States currency day OF sale
T. W. MORRISON.
Second lieutenant Sixteenth Infantry, Acting
Assistant QuaItermaster. SIS 4toaw
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-04
PROPOSALS.

DEPARTMENT OF WATKRwORKsl
and Public Buildings, :
New Orleans, August 80, 1870.
PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED BY THE UN
L dersign.d til FRIDAY, September 9, 1870, at
noon, for remodehng lower story of the Algjers
Courthouse, to make il serve the purposes OF
a police station and jail according to plans and
specifications tie IN the office Of the City Sur
The sity reserves the right to reject any and all
bids.
AL parties making proposals for this contract
required to deposit with the Administrator al
Finance as evidence of their intention to abide by
the adjudication. the amount of three hundred dol
lars in cash, which shall be forfeited to the city III
case of failure TO sign the contract.
Bidders to whom contracts are not awarded shall
have their deposits returned TO them the day ad
Indications are made.
No bid will be received unless the certificate of
the Administrator of Finance is incOsed there with,
to the effect that the required cash deposit has
been made.
Proposals to be endorsed Proposals for remodel
ing lower story Of Aigiers Courthouse tor police
sttsion and jail
L. T. DELASSlZE.
auy1 I'd Admins traitor.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-04
, OFFICIAL NOTICES.
REGISTRATION.

OprrcR SrArH REGISTRAR OF vorxRs,
New Orleans, September 4, 1870.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE OFFICES
~ Of the Assistant Supervisors of Registration,
will be be on afss NJ e " aEths
places designated below and will remain open until
FRIDAY, October 20, 1870, Sundays and legal hoh-
Office hours from seven O'Clock A. " to IL O'Clock
NJ, and from two o'clock P. N. to seven O'Clock
In conformity with the provisions Of paragraph
five of section forty three Of the Act to provide
for the revision and correction Of tho lists Of regis
tered voters of the State" etc. approved March IT,
1870 the registration of voters tor tho parish Of
Orleans will be complete (new). AZ
whether previously registered or not, who desire
to vote at the general election, kOvem Der, 1870,
must make application for registry 70 the Assistant
Supervisor OfRegistratOn Of the ward in which they
resides.
FIRST WARD-No. 4O5 Magazine street, between
TerpsichOre and Melpomene streets.
SECOND wARD-No. 3ol Magazine street, be-
tween Calliope and Gaiennie streets.
THIRD WARD-No. 129 Liberty street, between
Perdido and Poydras streets.
FOURTH wARD-Corner IRENE and Cont streets,
up stairs.
FIFTH wARD-Ho. 14l Dauphine street. between
st. Peter and Toulouse streets
SIXTH WARD-Corner Where street and Bayou
Road
SEVENTH wARD-No. IA Prenchmen street,
corner Victory street.
EIGHTH WARD-Corner Poet and Grape streetsA
NINTH WARD-No. 81 Louisa street, between I
Rampant and Burgundy streets.
TENTH wARD-No. l76 st. Mary street, near Mag
azne street.
ELEVENTH wARD-No 756 Magazine street,
near Washington street.
B.P. BLANCHARD.
State Registrar of Voters, and Supervisor Of Regis
tration, Parish OF Orleans.
SEA BOT
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-04
CANCELLATION OF BOND.

STATE OF LOUISIANA
Executive Department, :
New Orleans August Is, 1870. )
yJTHELEAS APPLICATION HAS BEEN MADE TO
w me f. the cancellation of the official bond of
l. T. leiassize. as Regeter of COnveyeaances in
and for the Varie1 OF orleans, 10 wit bond dated
Nav Is loeS, II the O. fifteen thousand dollars
q IS 600 signed by !. 7. DelaS-ze principal, in
the I'LL sum @. fifteen thousand dollars, and D. B.
iac3rty ana 3. :. JoUbe-. securities, in the sum
OF seven thousand five hundred dollars $500
q h. TIE SID bond bong conditioned for the faith
full performance by the said L. T. Delassize OF his
duties as Register of Conveyances aforesaid.
Notice is hereby given to all persons interested in
the aforesaid bono to iile their objections to the
cancellation thereof writing, in the office of the
Secretary Of state within ninety days after the last
publication hereof
Gwen under my hand and the seal of the State
TINS tweutv-ffth uav of August 1870 and of the ln
dependence OF the United States the ninety-ftth.
Ey the Governor:
II. c. WARMOTH.
Gro 2 R0yFF Secretary of State au30 got
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-04

DEMOLITION CT THE OLD POSTCHARTRAIN
RAILROAD DEPoT-After tedious and i'm
pudent opposition on the part Of the Pont
| chartrain Railroad Company to prevent the
city Of New Orleans obtaining possession of
the space of ground at the head Of Elysian
Fields street, a decision from the Eighth
District Court, to be found III to-day's RE
PUBLICAN, was rendered in favor of the city.
The company, although having 10 use for
the old building, refused to remove the an
slightly obstruction, even in the face Of the
decision, and last evening when our author
tiles attempted to demolish the ancient trap
the cOmpany's minions offered opposition by
stopping train of its cars just there,
However, city laborers were not deferred
in their work and, assisted by citizens, laid
low the useless walls, amid shouts and re-
joicings of hundreds of persons present.
For time appearances indicated that a
row could be easily raised. This company
has had free use of the space since 1880,
and also obtained a regular revenue by
renting a portion of the building. That
rent money should be claimed by our city,
as probably will De. The company has for
many years received extensive favors from
city councils, and almost invariably obtained
all they asked from the corporation, and
finally thought this city simply an orange
for it to suck. Now it would not be bad
idea for the Council to rescind the ordi
nance granting the company the right Of
way along the levee, which right Of way,
we have heard asserted, was purchased with
hush money. New Orleans could survive
without the company or its rickety old road
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-04
NOTICE TO TAX PAYERS.

FIFTH DISTRICT PARISH oP ORLEANS,
Right Bank, August l, 1870. )
A GREEABLY TO SECTION 48 OF AN "ACT EN-
IL titled act to provide revenue for the support
of the State of Louisiana, and the manner Of col
lectiRg the same" approved March IL, 1870:
Notice is hereby given to all tax payers of the
ment roll is now opened to the public for examina-
ton at Fifth Justice Court, Where street AlSiers
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
of A. NJ. and P. NJ, and i'll readiness to correct
all erroneous assessments.
o. PILMAN. State Assessor.
Z. J. BRUNEI, Board OF Assessors.
i. MCCARTHY,
au2 GOT Fifth Justice of the Peace.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-04
CANCELLATION OF BOND.

STATE OF LOUISIANA
Executive Department, ,
New Orleans August S, 1907
WHEREAS, APPLICATION HAS BEEN MADE TO
w me 10 cancel the official bond of c. DillinG-
ham as Register of Conveyances for the parish Of
Orleans. 10 Wit: 4 bond dated the twenty second
OF august, 1867, for the sum of fifteen thousand
dollars, signed by G. Dillingham;, principal, and
james +. Zu!tz and L. Madison Day, securities
e;to the of seven thousand five hundred
dollars, the sad bond being for the faithful perform
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 he Cancelled and annulled.
Gwen unuer 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
of ans
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-04

1t is not usual, but it does happen some
times, that heavily loaded pistol has as
much to do with matrimony as well fed
parson Charles Gillian, IN Baltimore, is of
this opinion, for, having visited and courted
Miss Elizabeth Duhunt, and she having been
a little too willing and accommodating
VITA, ne stopped both his visits and his
coStship. Her big brother hunted up a
six shooter. and his little sister having
hunted up Gillian, the brother and the
pistol entered and coerced a hasty little
marriage. Miss Duhunt is now Mrs. Gillian.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-04

CE-EF QUARTKRNAsTERsO FP1cR, }
Department of Texas, :
austin, Texas, August IL, 1870 )
CEAILD PROPOSALS IN TRIPLICATE WILL BE
- rec.lYe,l - thls C--.ce until MONDAY September
Is 1916 a. twelve clock NJ, for (50,0O0) fifty thou
SAND feet Ct common pine lumber, and one hundred
Thousand 100000 shingles 20 De delivered at Fort
Davis, Texas.
TINS lumber and shingles to he sound and of good
quality, AND subject to rigid inspection by the Re-
cejv4ns officer. Delivery to begin soon as prac
tcahle AFTER notification of award. The whole
amount to be delivered within t60) sixty days from
notification of award.
Payment will be made upon completion of de-
livery,
The right is reserved to reject any or all bids
offered.
Each bid must be accompanied by guarantee of
at least two responsible persons Whose response
biiity must be certified by Clerk of q Court of
Record) that the bidder is competent to carry out
the contract if awarded to him, and the residence
and postOfice address Teach bidder and suarantor
must be stated. No bid entertained unless conform.
ing to these requirements.
Proposals must be plainly Endorsed Proposals for
lumber and shingles at Fort Davis, Texas' and ad-
dressed to the undersigned.
By order Of Colonel Reynolds, Department Com
mander JAMES a. EKIN
Deputy Quartermaster General, Chief Quarter
master. aus St
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-04
POLITICAL NOTICES.

HEADQUARTERS German Republican Cen.
trail Club, New Orleans, September i, l80.-A regu-
lar meeting of the above club win be held on
MONDAY EVENING at eight o'clock P. NJ, at the
Senate Chamber, Mechanics institute All Ger
mans are invited to attend
The elected delegates to the Central Committee
of the German Republican party will meet at seven
O'clock, in the above hall and be provided with the
rolls Of their respective clubs and their credentias
WILLIAM PFAFF, President.
CHARLES LcCHBRvNNKR, Secretary. se4 1t
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-04

In the Matter of the Minor, Magnolia l..
Keesacker-N0 q, 158.
CECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
- of Orleans.-Notice il hereby given to the 0odi-
tors of this estate and to an other perBons hfoin
interested to show cause within ten day from tho
the account presented by widow Runice Rice tutrix
and as such administering this estate should not b
homologated aud approved, and the funds distrih-
uted In accordance herewith
By order OF the court.
auz7 81 ses n. o. TRACY. Clerk.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-04
PROPOSALS..
DEPARTMENT OF THE WATRRwoRKs
and Public Buildings,

DEPARTMENT OF THE WATHKwoRKs)
and Public Buildings. Z
New Orleans, August n, lS'c.)
DROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED BY THE UN-
L dersigned till TUESDAY, September o, io.o, al
nOon for renewing stalls, etc. IN irene h:ii ht.'
according to plans and specifications Oh Aie III oio
Office of the City Surveyor.
The city reserves the right to reject any and all
bids.
An parties making proposals for this contract are
required to deposit with the Administrator OF Fl
nance, as evidence of their intention TO abide by
dollars in cash. which shall be forfeited to the
city IN case of failure to sign the contract.
RidJers to whom contracts are not awarded shall
have their deposits returned to them Oh the day adj
No hid will be received unless the certificate of
the Administrator of Finance is incosed Herewith
to the effect that the required cash deposit has
been made.
Proposals to be Endorsed Proposals for renewing
stalls, etc, in Irene Market"
L. T. DELASSIZE,
aus I'd Administration.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-04

TRIAL OF New STEAM FIRE ENGINE
Protector Fire Company No. 2, Sixth Dis
trict, the youngest organization in that sec
lion, finding that hand engines are now
quite obsolete, grew SO enterprising as to
demand steamer; and one constructed so
as to answer the demands of that portion of
our city. The members soon obtained
sufficient sum to order a machine, and de-
termined on bringing cut one unlike any
here. Believing that those made by Jetfers.
Pawtucket, Rhode Island, were better than
generally supposed, one was spoken for
from that mandatory, through Mr.. j. I.
Condor, agent. The steamer has arrived,
and vest ,rday we witnessed her in
operation. She belongs to the third class,
and when ready for action weighs about
1900 pounds. The axles are longer than are
usually seen, which is an undoubted advan-
tage. She is neatly finished with German
silver and nickle, and presents fine appear
ance. Last evening Mr.. Condor and few
of the members had her on the wharf head
of st. Joseph street for thorough test.
Suction hose about thirty feet long was let
down into the river from the wharf, fire
touched and in few minutes she was throw
ing water through fifty feet of hose, with
only eighty pounds Of steam; with an inch
nozzle, a stream was sent one hundred and
lightweight feet. This, we think, was never
before accomplished by any machine in New
Orleans. Lifting water twentyeight feet
and sending it through fifty feet of hose the
distance stated is something to speak of,
and made the Protectors feel proud and
satisfied with their acquisition. They will
give her public trial this morning head Of
Canal street.
The following is a list of the officers and
building committee:
President, w. j.. Cooney; vice president,
A. F. Shultz; treasurer, +. j. keitter; secre-
tary A. A. Carmand; foreman, H. P. Phil
lips; assistants, Messrs. w. j. Weidener and
c. e. Babcock; housekeeper, B, Burst; en-
gineer, Harry Hinkle.
Building Committee: Messrs G. j. Ere
ret, II. P. Phillips, w. J. Cooney, William
Weidner.
At the proper time she will be christened
lulu Garner, daughter of Colonel Garner.
Citizens of the Sixth District should cherish
their Protectors and the pretty machine, for
it will doubtless render much service in
time Of need.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-04
CITY TAXES.
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

DEPARTMENT OF ASSESSMENTS, }
City Hail, Room No. IS 7
August 10, 1870.
I'm ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION SEVEN. CITY
4 ordnance number scventy-one, Administration
series notice is hereby given that the assessment
of real estate and personal property within the
city for the year 1870 ~ now complete, and viii be
open for inspection and correction at the office OF
the Department Of Assessments. room fifteen, City
Hall from nine o'clock A. Nj. till two O clock p. NJ.
(Suudays excepted, during thirty days. from the
date hereof at which time all complaints CT either
excessive or inadequate assessments will be con-
sidered. II. BONZANO,
sulo 6tl SOD Administrator of Assessments
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-04
EARTH CLOSETS,
STOLEN,

CTOLEN-FROM THE WIDE AWAKE BENEvO-
y lent Association tomb in Girod street Gene
terry, about August q or %. the cornerstone
of the tomb which was thrown into the yard, and
the box which had been deposited under it, robbed
Of the money and valuables. The box and copy
Among the articles taken was a gold medal, valued
at $25. Also three diamonds, valued, at about
$50 Any information leading to the recovery OF
the medal. will be thankfully received. Z
WILLIAM THOMAS, President. -
VICTOR MRroYRR, Secretary se41ts
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-04
PROPOSALS..

GFyCs BOARD PVBLIC WoRKs
State of Louisiana. ,
New Orleans, August 81 1870 }
CEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED AT
- this Office until the twenty first day OF Sep
temher. 1870 at twelve o'clock NJ, for the remov-
ing of distractions and improving the navigation
OF Bayou bartholomew. i'll Morehouse parish,
Fifth bevee District.
The work Will be divided into four sections. specii
cations and plans OF which may be seen in this
office.
FIRST pIVlSION-From junction Of Ouachta
river 20 the Speaker Gin House.
SECOND DIVISION-From end of first TO point
half mile above the Bonner Gin House.
THIRD pIVISION-From end OF second to point
opposite the dwelling, house of Captain Knox.
FOURTH DIVlSION-From end OF third to State
line.
Bidders. TO whom contracts may I've awarded viii
hc required 10 furnish good and sufficient bonds
that the work VII be completed prior to January J,
1871.
The right 10 reject any or all bids is reserved by
the Board
BY order:
sci I'd R. D. MITCHELL. Secretary.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-04

HALF AND HALF.-A few days ago. Il
lady was soliciting money for wounded
Prussian soldiers, and met certain official,
supposng that he inclined to the Prussian
from him. He was willing to contribute
one hundred dollars, provided she would
send half of it to the Prussians and the
other half to the French. Her sincerity was
well tested, and she refused to accept the
bounty on those terms.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-04

THE COUNTERFEIT CoCPONs.-Captain
Badger found counterfeit coupons amount
ing to ten thousand dollars III an upper
room of No. 81 Exchange alley, place oc-
cupied by young Boehler. No further de-
velopments have been made in this case.
The accused will be examined before Re
corder Staes on the ninth. To Illustrate
how perfect are the cOunteGfei:s.A Auditor Ora
ham sent two of the coupons 20 an exper;
to ask his opinion of them-which the
genuine and which the spurious. The gen,
tleman pointed out one which he said was a
fraud. They were both counterfeits. The bo-
gus are perfect limitations; even very slight
defect in one letter is copied in the traudn'
lent ones Therefore it is not singular tina,
many doubts as to their worth existed AT
first
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-04

There WHY he quarterly meeting service
at Ames Methodist Episcopal Church to-
day. The presiding elder Of New Orleans
district, Rev. l.. &. MatIaclz will preach at
II A. NJ. AMI talEpast p. NJ. Baptismal
services after the morning sermon, and ad-
ministration OF the Lords Supper in the
evening. The church j. located al the cor
ner of st. Charles aud Ca...cpe. Al are
cordially invited.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-04

DR. PALNER's ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Nc
Cam yesterday arrested Thomas Lewis
under the belief that he was one Of the
men who recently garroted DR. Palmer on
Royal street and robbed lin. The Doctor
visited the prison to look d. the accused,
when Lewis became greatly confused. Last
Monday the prisoner tried TO borrow fifty
dollars, but during the week shook three
hundred dollars in the face of the man who
had refused to lend him money. The Doc
tor is inclined to think this is one Of the
men who assailed him. Another man was
taken but he was not one of the rascals.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-04
~. John the Baptist.

A. Hepublicon convention held at the
Courthouse in the parish of St. John the
Baptist Thursday, the following nomin-
atoms were made: For parish judge. George
p Carr: for sheriff, Lucien Cambre; for cor
oner, DR.. William Hart. The nomination
for representative was postponed for one
month
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-04

No TIDINGs.-Still we hear nothing Of
the missing Texas merchant, Mr.. Parron.
We have not heard any one venture con-
lecture in this case, nor has the least clue
been obtained of him. If such sudden dis
appearances continue to occur it will not be
surprising if a vigilance committee is OF
ganized to rid this city OF a few of its worst
characters. Security to life and property
must be founed, and if not ID one direction,
then in another. 1t is not TO be denied that
our city at present contains some Of the
worst characters that can be found in The
Union.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-04

Housekeepers should bear IT mind that
Messrs. R. NJ. Il B. j. Montgomery will sell
on Monday, at laalt-past ten O'clock, at resi-
dence No. 5 Euterpe street, near Prytania,
good walnut and mahogany household fur
niture etc,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-09-04
Succession of John j. Poindexter-No-

C,FCOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
- of Orieans-Notice is hereby given to the credi-
tors of this estate and to all other persons herein
Interested to show cause, within ten days
from the present notification, if any they
have or can why the supplemental account present
ed by the administrator of this estate should not DO
homolocated and approved and the funds dis
tributed in accordance herewith
By order of the Court
au27 81 se5 II. o. TRACY Clerk.