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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-15
PROPOSALS.
DEPARTMENT OF IMPROVEMENTS,
CITY of New Orl cans, July ID, 1870.

City of New Orleans, July IL, I0'o.
CtEALED PROPOSALS, ADDRESSED TO THE UN
- dersgned, will be received until WEDNESDAY
NOON. the twentieth day of July instant, for con-
structing a brick sidewalk, with wooden curbs and
CUTTERS on each side of Josephine street. from
Liberty Claiborne streets according to speclhca-
lions on file in the office of the City Surveyor.
All parties making 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 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 shall
have their deposits returned to them on the day
aljudicatOns are made.
No bids will be received unless the certificate of
the Administrator of Finance is nclOsed there
to the effect that the required cash deposit has
been made.
The city reserves the right to reject any and all
bids.
Bids to be per running foot for banquettes CON-
plete and to be Endorsed Proposals for Banquettes
on Josephine street." j. X. WEST,
iyl4 I'd Administrator
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-15

RECORDER STAEs' CoURT.-A fancy iooh-
ing man named Joseph Minchon, was ar
rested by Officer Hardin for passing himself
as the properly appointed collector Of taxes
on dogs. He lad in his possession an official
looking book, containing species OF census.
with the names of various persons owning
dogs. their residences, and the amount OF
in they were expected to fork In fact, he
had made arrangements to do the thing up
brown. He was committed for trial, and re-
handed to prison for want of bail.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-15
FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD.

STATE OF LOUISIANA
Executive Department ;
New Orleans, July 5, 1870 \
EIvE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD is HEREBY
offered the recovery of the little daughter of
Thomas Digby. residing at the corner of Howard
and Poydras streets, New Orleans. The child is
seventeen months old, with light hair and blue
at seven o'clock P. VI. Thursday, June g. by col
ored woman. supposed to be named Martha. The
woman is described as being black, aud marked by
a scar over the right eye.
will pay also five hundred dollars for the arrest
OF the offender accompanied by evidence sufficient
to secure her conviction and punishment. The
police force and all peace officers are directed TO
give their prompt aid for the recovery of the child
and the ministers OF the respective colOred churches
requested to call the attention of their several
congregations to this matter, and to invoke their
assistance IL restoring the lost child to her unhappy
parents. H. c. WARMOTH,
Governor of Louisiana
PITT CRAvATH, Assistant Secretary of State.
iy6
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-15

Anew York newspaper says "Our roughs
would seem to be pretty tough, and rather
hard to kill. A bartender put five bullets
into the body of one of these fellows, who
assaulted him night before last, and he
walked off compkcently with the leaden
dose in his body. 1t may be asked, what is
the use of coroners in districts where this
kind of animal lives ~
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-15
ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS REWARD

STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Executive Department, ,
New Orleans, July 10, 1870.
WHEREAS. INFORMATION HAS BEEN RE-
w ceived by that on the evening of the
fourth OF July B. T. HIGGINBOTHAM, of the par
sh Of Catahoula, was assassinated in front of his
residence in that parish by party unknown,
buckshot, and the perpetrator of the crime is now
at large fugitive from justice.
Therefore, l, II. G. Warmoth. Governor, in the
name and by authority of the State of Louisiana
dc issue this my proclamation, offering reward of
ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($l000) for the appre-
hensiOn and sufficient evidence to secure the con-
viction of the murderer of the said B. I. Higgn-
bOtham.
Given under my hand and the seal of the State
this thirteenth day of July A. d., 1870 and of the
independence of the United States the ninety
fifth.
By the Governor:
II. c. WARMOTH.
Governor of Louisiana.
GEO. F. BovEE Secretary Of State. jyl4 BOT
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-15

Mr.. P. r. Forney, son of Hon. John w.
Forney, of the Washington Chronicle and
Philadelphia Press, died yesterday at the
Charity Hospital, from injuries received a
few days ago, when one Of his legs was
crushed by car of the Pontchartrain Rail
roo II. train
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-15
PROPOSALS..

DEPARTMENT OF IMPROVEMENTS,
City Of New Orleans,
July 13, 1870.
GEALED PROPOSALS ADDRESSED TO THE IN
y dersigned will be received until WEDNESDAY,
noon the twentieth day of July, instant, for the
delivery on st. Charles avenue, between Sixth and
TOledano Streets of two Thousand 10000 feet North
River Curb Stones, measuring three and half
inches thick not less than three feet in length and
from sixteen to twenty four inches deep
All parties making proposals for this contract,
are required to deposit with the Administrator OF
Finance evidence of their intention to abide by
the adjudication the amount of two 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 adiudications are nIssde.
No bids 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
The city reserves the right to reject any and all
bids
Bids to be Endorsed " Proposals for North River
Curb Stones"
iy14 dtd J. r. WEST. Administrator
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-15

4 BUGGY SMAsHED.-The contractors for
making the shell road in Carrollton have
Just completed the job, and had it accepted
in form by the city. But in their haste they
forgot 20 remove the iron roller which was
left standing in the middle of the road.
The result, or one of the results, was, that
as Messrs. II. c. Caulkins and Harvey NJ.
Dibble were driving leisurely along, their
horse became frightened at the unsightly
object, and rushed furiously across the rail.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-15

A merchant went to the banking house of
Brewster, Swoetze & Co., in Boston, last
Monday, to purchase forty thousand dollars
worth of bonds, and was in the act Of fill
ing out the check, when stranger ap-
proached and said that he dropped money
on the floor. The merchant picked up a
twenty-five cent stamp, and the stranger
reached over the desk and stole the bonds
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-15

James w. Lingard, who drowned himself
in New York harbor last week, was
Bowery actor and theatrical manager, who
had of late left the dramatic business and
gone to keeping billiard saloon. Domestic
infelicity was the cause of his suicide, his
wife having refused to see him any more,
and the rash act following speedily there
after. At the funeral her carriage had to
be protected'by detachment of police, on
account of the violent feeling against her
on the part of her late husbands friends.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-15

N0tice.-Owin9 to the early low water i'm
the Illinois river have failed to get out our full
supply of Ice which we had there secured Conse-
quently we are forced to make shipments from the
freight These obstacles in our way, which it is
not in our power TO overcome, compes us to adj
vance our prices for lee in order to save us from
heavy LOSSES and to reduce the consumption of the
article. Therefore, we have from to-day raised our
prices to the following rates.
By the tOn l4s cents per pound
Smaller quantities. cents per pound.
Ice packed in casks and sacks, 21a cents per
pound. <o,
II Camp street
I Z iYl2 St
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-15

Anew York lady received, among her
wedd;pg presents, three sewing machines,
six large family Bibles and ten ice pitchers
A Boston lady had tventy-one pair OF silver
salt cellars among her bridal presents.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-15

Some rash fellow says that the giving OF
the ballot to women would not amount to
much, for none Of them would admit that
they were old enough to vote until they
were too old to take any interest in politics.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-15
NEW MUSIC BOOK.

THE WREATH OF GEMS,
A collection of the most popular SONGS, BALLADS
and DUETS of the day with an accompaniment
for the piano-forte.
Boards. So so; Cloth, So; Cloth full gilt, 81.
Sent post paid on receipt of price.
OLIVER DITSON, Publisher,
No. 277 Washington street, Boston.
CHAS. H. DITSON CO.,
ir6tl3 No. I'll Broadway, New York.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-15

When will Mr.. Kenner cause light to be
placed on the bridge at the Halfway House,
to prevent buggies and carriages from going
into the basin on dark nights. When will
the Administrator of Improvements see that
life and limb are protected at Mr.. Kenner's
bridge!
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-15

The Erie railway forwarded to New York
Ave hundred and sixty car leads of live
stock last week, at one dollar car load.
The New York Central carried very few, as
their charge is still forty dollars per car.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-15

Succession of Henry F. BrOOn-NO. 81, 919.
SECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
y of Orleans.-Whereas, Christina Lair, widow
letters of administration the estate of the late
Henry F. Broom, deceased, intestate: Notice is
hereby given to all whom it may concern to show
within ten days why the prayer of the pc.
titoner should not be granted.
By order of the court.
iy13 II NJ O. TRACY. Clerk.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-15

Duva]. the founder of the Paris soup
houses is dead. He owned eighteen boulilon
establishments. employing upward OF looo
persons, and the usual amount OF sales
welded eight million francs.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-15

Captain Mayne Reid, the well known
writer of books for boys, is now an inmate
of St. Luke's Hospital, New York, suffering
from a dangerous malady.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-15

RECORDER MAsICoT's COURT-1htrd
Disrict.-There were but few unimpor-
tant cases yesterday in this court
Mary CONTEXT was convicted OF outrages
upon j. r. Guiding, and sentenced to ten
dollars fine or ten days Parish Prison. She
Lad the latter alternative.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-15

The Philadelphia North american has an
article upon the dry goods trade of the
country, and the attempts Of few large
firms to monopolize that trade. Though
many weak firms have been ruined by the
struggle, that paper thinks it has been of
advantage in developing the capital, re-
sources, energy and capacity of the dry
goods trade generally, and if lamentable
disasters have attended it, they are no more
than are the usual incidents of commerce.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-15

FOURTH DISTRICT CoURT.-Mrs. r. Prague
rs. E. +. Waliche ct al.-In this case de-
tendant having filed an answer, asking a
trial by jury, Judge Theard granted the
PRAYER, and fixed the case for trial on the
twenty-seventh instant. The Judge also
ordered ceaire facias to issue for sixty
Jurors to try the case on that day..
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-15
POLITICAL NOTICES.

Third District Central Republican Club
All members of the above named club together
with all Republicans Of the district, are hereby
notified to meet at their hall on Spain street, be
tween St Claude and Love, THIS friday EVEN
ING at half past seven o'clock p NJ, sharp,
business of importance will be brought before the
meeting.
C.n,c ca,ro+orr iyl5 IT.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-15

EIGHTH DISTRICT Court - ule for
Coaten.pt-Board Of Metropolitan Police
rs. S. N. Burbank.-This case was fixed
having failed to file return or make
bis appearance, it was ordered by the judge
that the matter should be continued until
Monday the eighteenth instant.
Antoine Dubuclet, State Treasurer, upon
whom subpoena duces tecum had been
served in the same case, was excused from
making a return until the same time.
Several other cases went over on account
of the absence Of witnesses and attorneys.
H. H. Romeyn We. city of New Orleans,
ct al-The examination of witnesses in this
ease was continued, but no definite con-
clusiOn was arrived at.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-15

The persons who manufacture the patent
hoods to protect the heads OF horses IRON
the effects of the suns rays, are caileo
..horse milliners"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-15
Of Joseph HauIon.-No. "a. a16-

SECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
y Of Orleans-Whereas, Marceline Journot, widow
tiers of curatorshp on the estate of the late Josenh
Halon, deceased intestate Notice is hereby tiyen
to all whom it may concern, to show cause within
ten days, why the prayer of the said petitioner
should not be granted.
By order of the court.
Jy9l4 II NJ. o. TRACY, Clerk
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-15

Notice is hereby given that all the circu-
lating notes issued by the Merchants Bank of New
Orleans, and by the late Bank of James Robb las
sumed by the Merchants Bank Of New Orleans)
may be presented for redemption at the office of the
State Auditor, within year from the first pub
LEGATION hereof viz: from March 4, 1870 or that the
funds deposited for the redemption of said notes
will be given up to the said Merchants Bank of New
Orleans, pursuant to sections thirty and thirty
five of act of the General Assembly of the State
of Louisiana, entitled IAN act to establish general
system of free banking in the State of Louisiana"
approved March IS, 1855.
New Orleans, March 4, 1870. ..
THOMAS /. DIX,
n,hA Dim ly Cashier.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-15
SUCCESSION NOTICES.

Succession of Jules Benit-.NO. 81, 02S.
CECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
- of Orleans. Whereas, Victor BENT has peti-
toned the court for letters of administration on the
estate of the late Jules BENT deceased, interstate.
Notice is hereby given to all whom it may concern
to show cause within ten days why the prayer OF
the said petitioner should not be granted.
By order of the Court.
jyl5 1924 NJ. O. TRACY, Clerk.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-15
If Pierre Piuaud. No. 1894.

Succession of Pierre Pinaud, No. 33, GA.
SyECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
- of Observation-Disclosures, Mrs. Marie Josephine
Pinaud has petitoned the court for letters OF all
ministratiOn on the estate of her late husband,
hereby given to all whom it may concern, to show
cause within ten days, why the prayer OF the said
petitioner should not be granted
By order of the court
jy9l417 NJ. o. TRACY, Clerk.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-15

There was quite heavy rain at the lake
yesterday, while in the city there was but a
slight shower.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-15
New Orleans Gas Light

Office of the New Orleans Gas Light
Company, 159 Common street, June 20, l87O.-At a
meeting of the Board of Directors this day, divi-
pend of six dollars per share was declared from the
profits of the last six months, payable to stock
holders their legal representatives on and after
the eleventh of July.
je3O I'm WILLIAM s. BROWN, Treasurer.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-15

LOUISIANA AvENUE.-The entire avenue.
one OF the most delightful drives of the CITY.
was last night, for the first time, lit up with
gas. The lamps are of globular descrip-
tlon' much superior to the ordinary street
ones. The citizens in the vicinity can now,
for once in their lives, enjoy the balmy
evening breeze long after old Sol has disap-
peared beyond the horizon.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-15

Office of the Metropolitan Loan,
Savings and Pledge Bank corner OF St Charles and
North streets opposite the City Hall.-This Bank
will receive Deposits make loans on Promissory
Notes Real Estates, Movable properties and Col
laterals and after the first of July proximo
The subscribers to the capital stock of this Bank
who have not paid the five per cent on the amount
subscribed by Them are hereby notified to come
and pay the same as directed by the charter.
PIERRE G. DUPIN, Cashier.
New Orleans. June so, 1870 je30 10tTh&Su
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-15

The shipment of specie to Europe,
Wednesday, by the steamship China, from
New York amounted to 1875, eO0
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-15
NOTICE TO TAX PAYERS.

ADMINISTRATOR OF FINANCE OFFICE,
City Hail. New Orleans July G, 1870. )
TIME TAX PAYERS OF THE LATE CITIES OF
Il New Orleans and Jefferson and parish of Or
leans, right bank, respectfully reminded that
they have but few days left in which to pay their
taxes of 1863. JOHN S. WALTON,
jy7 til Administrator.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-15

Succession of James Barry-NO. aS'S4S.
CECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
y of Oreans.-Whereas, NJ: y; Brennan mas PET
toned the court for letters OF aada ot ,ne
Notice is hereby given to all whom It may concern
to show cause within ten days why tne prayer oi 'he
said petitioner should not be granted
By order of the court. ~ - rn,cr 1,,
y12l621 NJ ". lhAei, NIeIh.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-15


WfC Pres
dB WarMt
ss 1856 ' e Ma11f ss TO-
s2soss nsoiaaea
Department
Fund Treasurer
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-15

Succession of Silas p. ScOtt-NO. 81, 634.
CECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
- of Orleans.-Notice is hereby given to the
creditors of this estate, and to all other persons
herein interested, to show cause within ten days
from the present notification if any they have
can, why the account presented by the admins
traitor OF this estate should not be hOmoOgated and
Herewith
By order Of the court.
jy7 II IL NJ o. TRACY, Clerk.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-15

NOtice.-New Orleans, Jackson and Great North.
ern Railroad Company, office of the General Super
intendent, New Orleans, June "a, lS7o.-From and
after this date there will be change of cars at
Canton the full train going through to Humboldt.
Sleeping to Louisville
T. s. WILLIAMS,
ie25 General Superintendent:
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-15

Important NOtice.-At the great demand AID
for the convenience OF the inhabitants OF the
Fourth and Sixth Districts, L. Pessou, Recorder OF
Births and Deaths hereby notifies the public that he
has opened branch office at No. 81 Camp street,
opposite Magazine Market, where certificates for
births and deaths will be approved every day from
seven A. NJ to five P. NJ.
The main office will remain at No ~ St. An
thongs Alley, near Cathedral st. Louis, where
all records will still be kept. L. PESSOU,
je28 I'm Recorder of Births and Deaths.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-15

road track, breaking the harness and hucor
and pitching the two gentlemen violently
out, to the damage of their wearing annare,
ana some scratches to their shins For.
tanateiy, no serious bodily harm came of
the smashup, but the negligent contractors
are entitled to no credit for the Immunity
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.-The acting n n
u. T., William E. Fitzgerald. assisted bv
SIR Knight David Waters, of Etna Lodge
No. D, as grand guide, installed the officers
elect OF Louisiana No. 9, on Monday. July
II 1870 The following officers are to serve
Tor 1870: "A. S. Leche, V. P; Henry NJ
Small W. c.; H. Wiegers, V. c.; John H.
manuel, X. s.; John M. Meilleur. +. S.:
Eugene Paysant, guide; George w. Wiley
>. s.; William Sherman, O. S. i
The above lodge is A No. i, and COM
prlses some of our best young men, and is
to be congratulated for it's complete organ
ization in all respects. Sir Knights will be
well repaid by visit to their lodge.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-15
], ]. E. MASCOT. Secretary.

Message to the LADIES' -It is not necessary
to coat the faded bers with filth or to stain the
skin, in order to renew in your banching ringlets
the lustrous hue of their prime. PHALONS VITA.
Liza, or SALVATION FOR THE HAIR as clear and
transparent fluid as that which sparkles in your
cologne bottles, effects the change more satisfac
torily than any other preparation in the world.
iyin lN
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-15
OFFICIAL NOTICES
PROPOSALS..


DEPARTMENT OF THE WArERwoRKs)
-7 and Public Buildings,
New Orleans July H. 1870. )
DROPOsALs WILL BE RECEIVED BY THE UN-
L dersigned till TUESDAY, July 19, 1870, IL NJ
for fitting up the Orleans Ballroom for the use of
the First District Court according to plans and
specifications on file in the Office of the City Sur
veyOr.
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 three hundred dol
lars in cash. which shall be forfeited to the city in
case of failure to sign the contract.
Bidders to whom contracts lare 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 inclOsed Herewith
to the effect that the required cash deposit has
been made.
Proposals to be Endorsed Proposals for Fitting up
Orleans Ballroom for use Of First District Court"
L. T. DELASSIZE,
iyl5 I'd Administrator
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-15
Succession of l.. w. Lyons-No. 2S.S96.

Succession of l.. w. LyOns-NO. 2S,S96.
GECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
- of Orleans-Notice is hereby given to the cred
tors of this estate and to all other persons herein
interested. to show within ten days from the
present notification if any they have or can, why
the account presented by the administrator
of this estate should not be homOlogated ana APP
proved and the funds distributed in accordance
Herewith.
iyl2 i6ai Vi 'i'o ''"''' NJ. O. TRACY, Clerk.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-15

DIsMIssED.-The case against Jennie For
rest, charged, on the affidavit of j. j. Wall,
with disturbing the peace, came up yester-
day in the First District Recorders Court.
The explanation having been made to the
court that the disturbance Of the peace
consisted in quietly asking the affiant to
Settle a bill, the case was dismissed and
the accused was discharged.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-15
SUCCESSION NOTICES.

Succession of Charles Threshie No.
1890.
CECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
- of Orleans.-Whereas, Antoine Chevillon has
petitiOned the court for letters of administration
ON the estate of the late Charles Threshe, de-
ceased interstate. Notice is hereby given to all
whom It may concern 10 snow cause with ten
not be granted
By order OF the Court,
jy112I6 NJ. O. TRACY Clerk.