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The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1870-05-18
Convention of the Fourth Congressional
ati 81, aifliI District.

sEaif [By our own Reporter.
According to call the Convention met
in the hall Of the House of Representatives
at 10 o'clock, on the morning of the 10th,
Tuesday for the purpose Of nominating a
candidate for Congress to fill the vacancy
occasioned by the resignation of John T
Deweese, and to nominate a. candidate fol
the term commencing March 4th, 1871, and
running to March 4, 1878.
The Convention was called to order by
James H. Harris, ESQ, of Wake, Chairman
of the District Executive COMMITTEES. oi ia5
Mr.. ]. T. Harris, of Franklin, was called
to the Chair, and Messrs. John A. Hyman
of Warren, and T. j. johnson, Of Granville
chosen as Secretaries. shop ID hafa .Fs
On motion of Mr.. Harris, of Wake, th,
Chair was authorized to appoint commit
tee of eight to examine credentials.
The committee, having been appointed
retired, and subsequently reported the fol
lowing named persons as delegates:
Wake County-Messrs. Jo. W. Holden, ]
| b, Harris, Stewart Ellison, G. w. Brodis
NV. Warwick, ]. c. L. Harris, T. F. Lee
R. Crosson, Moses Patterson, Jo. Hill, T. 1
| Banks and Clinton Williams igd u, ~
| Warren County.-Messrs. VIM. Cawthorr
Jno. A. Hyman, Albert Burgess and Richar
Franklin, 81 p '4V' -'''e
| Mash County. Mcssrs. j. u. Walker, Wi
lis Easson, Henry Wilkins, Dennis Andel
son, David Hawkins and Charles Sears.
Franklin County p. B. Hawkins, job
II. Williamson, ]. T. Harris Lewis Neal,
| Edwards and n, T. Harris.
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A fourteen-year old boy at San Antonio,
Texas, pointed six.shooter at his father
lust to scare the old man. A funeral there
don't attract hardly any attention. The boy
and his ma were about the only ones who
cried,
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cast at the las preceding election for Gov
ernor, and that all calls issued for Republic
can Conventions after said date shall fix the
ratio of representation as herein required
and shall state the number of delegates to
which said township, county or district is
entitled. go ..e
After considerable discussion, participated
in by many delegates, on motion of Hon.
Tod R. Caldwell, the resolution was rejected.
MAJOR RICHARD O. BADGER, gay
in response to calls, addressed the delegates.
He said that he was in hearty cooperation
with the Republican party Of North Caro-
lima. 1t is not necessary that I should re-
Prospect and detail the steps that have
brought me to this position. Born, bred
and reared Union man, feel that
the Union is once more in dan
ger. The detestable organization of the
knights of the Golden Circle" exists in
our midst at this day under another name.
They must be put down. If they are not
overpowered, another war may be the re-
suit; and if another war comes upon US, we
may look to see the proud fabric of our
country's greatness shattered. No country
Cou otduu LWo WdIo III euOit pCIlUu. iuO
Republican party is one OF progress and re-
form, therefore I am attached to it. It has
accomplished much; but; much is yet to
sccomplish. A portion OF men constitu-
ting the Republican party hsye lately been
made free, but this freedom has not yet
ssAehea aslmaximp1e They must be made
rrnens intGal alectuallE Until this Il accom-
plished, the work is not done. IS
Depend upon it, am prepared to join
you in the coming campaign"
MR.. G. z. FRENCH, 81
rose..from his seat and addressed the Con-
vention. He alluded to the differences OF
opinion which had, on various occasions,
been expressed by Republicans. The re.
markable spirit of harmony which now pre-
walls is happy guarantee of success. Sam.
uel F. Phillips will be elected Attorney
General of North Carolina, and rest assured
New Hanover will do her whole duty in sup
porting him." Oh
Mr.. French proposed three cheers for Mr.
Phillips, and they were given with hearty
will. aa-
The Convention then adjourned to meet
at o'clock p. m. slT cd
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The Convention was called to order by
the temporary Chairman.
Mr.. j. F. Taylor reported that the COM
mittee on credentials had not been able to
form meeting, and were therefore unable to
report.
COL. C. L. HARGROyE
was called on to address the Convention.
He spoke, in substance, as follows:
"We. Mr.. Chairman, look around us and
see spectacle which is to you and me re-
markable. We see men here, associating
upon political equality--a position
which the Conservative members OF the Leg
islature denied the colored people.
Let us adopt and adhere to such platform
as will be true to the whole people and to
the country. The colored race have mani
tested brave willingness to defend and
perpetuate their rights, and they should be
protected in such at all hazards. All of us,
have great and important work and duty
to perform"
HON. 10. W. HOLDEN,
in response to repeated calls, addressed the
Convention. He said that
sHe, preferring to hear from others, would
speak very briefly. He was happy to see as
sembled here delegates from all parts of the
good old North State; and knew that they
ca me here to consult together for the purpose
ofthoroughly harmonizing and cooperating.
| We want to triumph, and we will If we but
keep stout hearts, brave souls, unswerving
| wills and solid phalanx. We have whipped
our enemies at every step until we have them
on our platform, and now we will whip them
off It," i.
Mr. Holden then called on
| COL. w. L. SCOTT.
Mr.. Scott addressed the meeting briefly
saving she was glad to see Republicans
meeting here with tone hand and one heart
Why do not the so-called Democrats Assem-
BILE in convention for the purpose of adopt
ing a platform and expressing their views
as we have done2 Because they are to-
much like oil and water. They canno
unite. They are afraid ofeach other-atraic
of themselves afraid of truth and Justice
They said in their platform of 1868 that the
were bitterly opposed to NEGRO suffrage
To-day they are afraid to meet and reiteat
the same sentiment. Their purpose is t
gain success BY any means, foul or fair. Fo
the salvation of the country they should b
kept out of power"
Hon. Tod R. Caldwell, as chairman of tn
} committee to prepare and report a plan o
organization submitted the following fc
consideration of the delegates:
For President--John Pool.
For Vice Presidents-First district, '
, Newsom. o K Jones, Henry Eppes.
Second district, G H Brogden, Jos Dixol
G B Willis .
Third district, G French, Jas Bowman
A Perry.
Fourth district, Cuffec Mayo, P B Hawl
ins. J B Mason.
}, Fifth district, Wilson Carey, ] M Marsha
r Henry Barnes.
e Sixth district, ] @ A Bryant, Jno McDoI
' aid. 81 NJ Pritchard.
0 Seventh district, W Bowman, G
Dickey. W A Mccall.
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itary drill.
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CREDENTIALS, DC.
4 O'CLOCK, P. N.

The Convention was called to order by
the temporary Chairman.
Mr.. j. F. Taylor reported that the COM
mittee on credentials had not been able to
form a meeting, and were therefore unable to
report.
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The State Republican Convention met in
Tucker Hall Wednesday morning at IL
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-06-30

honest, good looking young man, went into
q restaurant Saturday and ordered dinner,
seating himself near stranger, who was
dining rather well.
The stranger having finished his dinner,
stepped to the cashier and politely ssid:
"My friend there" pointing to the reporter
s.will settle my BILL" and passed Out. leav-
ing small package on the counter. On the
young man asking for his bill. ne was sur
prised to hear that it was So so, ana re-
marked that it was rather an exoroltsnt
price for Q modest dinner. but not LOT
your friends dinner, too," replied the CLERK.
"Didnt have any friend, sir" said the re-
porter. "Now, see here, young man." says
the clerk, 'you cant play that game mere;
know your crowd, and have been bl: De.
fore-so pay up, or I'll have you taken up"
The honest young man. thinking
he would solve the matter better at,
terward, reluctantly paid the amount, ana
was walking away somewhat excltedly, wnen
the clerk remarked that his ''friend" had
left q package on the counter The reporter
thinking he might get even with his IN,
known friend, took the package away, ana
still carries it with him, unbroken, awaiting
the call of the owner. He is DESTROYS OF lind
ing his friend, but is becoming attached to
the package and will be 10th to give II up.
1t was very unkind in the stranger, and ne
should be held up as an example.
Had the reporter been of New Orleans we
imagine that there would have been some
fun before the restaurateur would have
received payment for the strangers meal.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-06-30
PR0POs AIS.


DEPARTMENT OF IMPROvEMENTSs
City Of New Orleans. june 10. lo'O ,
oEALKD PROPOSALS ADDRESSED TO TIE
- undersigned will be received until InUnS
DAY NOON. the thirtieth day OF June instsn'' iol
the!ollowing contracts
For repairing, reconstructing and extending SnS
Wharves, Bulkhesds, Revetments Jetties on1
MooriuR Posts of the port OF New orleans, 1coV ~
ing to specifications on te in the once OF Inc o's
Surveyor
The contracts will be sdudicated in four sections
to witt
sect;on No. l-From Toledano street to upper
aide Of jackson street ferry landing
Section No. 2-From lower side OF Jackeon streeC
ferry landing to upper side OF Canai s'ree' ie'is
Section No. s-From lower side Of Canal street
ierTg Landing e t tss uPR isds Street
Section No. l-From lower side OF Eysan fielos
street ferry landing to the lower limit OF me Guy.
All parties making proposals Ter these CONF ";
are REQUIRED to deposit with the Administrator on
as evidence of their Intention 70 aoioe Dy
the ad1udication the amount OF $25OO for eacm on
Sections Two and Three, and the amounI OF |xo
for ZACH of Sections One and Four. in cash. when
shall he forfeited to city in case OF failure 70 sgn
The contract. Bidders to whom contracts are no.
awarded shall have their deposits returned 70 tne
IN the day ad Indications are made -,
M bids will be received unless the ceitlncate ~
the Administrator of Finance 10 inc!osed
to she effect that the required cash deposit mas Deen
The city reserves the right to reject any and oil
bids. ,.D-..,. fo- Jardine
Jmprovements;' naming, also. the particular sec
ton hid for on the outer envelope.
jel6 I'd D. H. w EOI, Auuin1e0."
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-06-30

Eleventh Werd R9d Ic = M MseHnas sSe
Board of Metropolitan Police. disregarding the pro
test Of Captain George the vice. president OF saia
hoard has appointed james Gibusy, one the u r.
tieth July 1866. massacre notoristy. to the lmPer-
tant and responsible position of Captain OF the me-
tropolitsn Police, and -...s ,o- s.;a
Whereas Tho Commissioners who voted Ior Sale SAG
apnointmeut to wit: Commissioners Robinson Bur.
bank, Isabelle and Administrator Fierce. nave
thereby shown themselves unfaithful to the true
interest," Of the Radical Republican party; therefore,
be it - ~. El.v.rtb
Ward and members of the Eleventh Ward RADICAL
Rsnublicau Club do hereby disspprove and con.
denim the actions Of said Oommissioaers VINO v1aea
csntaincy Of the Metropolitan Police. q unWse ana
trescherous to the interest Of the Radical HepuDii
Be It further resolved That We iDdof n Captain
r:cn~nize him AS staunch and reliable Republican
And tender him thanks for his manly conduct N
defandno the interests of the Republican party ~
his strong and earnest opposition to said appoint
And be it further resolved, That copy OF thee
resolutions be printed in the Nov 5000 1Sserss'
can. T.. WAx1AA ACs = - ;<sSS3e
Ropxsx McL1xoA1, SECRETARY.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-06-30
The West Point COi0red Cadets.

There seems little doubt that the conduct
of some. at least, of the West Point cadets
towards their fellow colored benehclarles,
has been anything but gentlemanly, and
the denials of the fact may be taken as the
honorable expressions, doubtless, OF the
better sense and superior manliness OF the
larger portion of the students. The follow
ing noble letter from Senator Ames suggests
what may be his knowledge on the subject:
limited STATES SENATE CHAMBER.
Washington May 30. ls70
Mr.. Michael Howard. West Point. New York:
DEAR SIR received your letter inform,
ing me of your departure for West Point. l
have seen by the papers that you are now
there. By the same papers l saw enough 70
lead me to believe your life there may be
made somewhat unpleasant.
hope you will act the true man. DO NOT
get disheartened at anything which may oe
that, like Mr. Revels in Congress, you are
the pioneer at the Military Academy. De
was among men who we're gentlemen; you
are among boys who are proverDlally cruel
and iuconsiderate. Cadets are no worse
than other young men at their age; they are
very likely to do many rude ana unklhu
things to you. As l said, you must Hos
notice them. Be the man, and look 0eyono
the annoyance of to-day to the future: Re
member you are the representative boy OF
I have great regard for your father, ana
would be only too glad to aid you II coul9.
NV friend and classmate, General upton, Is
at West Point, or soon will be. See MIN,
show him this letter, and follow any aovlce
he NAV give YOU. He is a true, noble man,
who viii fully appreciate your position, and
sympathize with you. . ali
Keep brave heart and all will be well.
Very truly yours, A. AMho.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-06-30

Once New Orleans Sanitary and Fer
tilizing Company, New Orleans June %. ls70-Ata
meeting of the stockholders of this Company, duly
convened for the purpose. it was resolved that the
capital stock of the Company be increased to two
hundred thousand dollars in shares of one hundred
dollars each It was further resolved that the addi-
tional one thousand shares Of one hundred dollars
each be sold at forty dollars each, and that the
Board of Directors be authorized to fix the terms OF
payment.
At meeting Of the Board OF Directors. held the
same day. it was resolved that the terms Of SUP
rapssv. ~ E;skaau dollara tn he ne;d an
subscription. ten dollars at sixty days ana nfteen
dollars the last instalment four months after sub
scription.
Books of subscription open at the office OF the
Treasurer, W. N. Owen IA Oarondelet street; y. n.
C,ir.rdey Co.. II Exchange place; X. Tomatis, "a
Comme, cial place. and O. Il. Benton. lib carondeiet
street. ~. uoAOASo'
;.so,t Secretary.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-06-30
The Name of Townsend.

Townsend, of Sarssparilla nOtoriety. had
his day and his gain as the inventor OF
medicine that became popular with the
great mass of people, whose blood atnnd In
need of publication. He aDraSseu srsS'
fortune By the eoio OF nis sarsaparllla, Doilt
fine manson on the Fifth avenue, among the
nsbobs of New York, and, if not regarded as
bepefactor of mankind, was widely known as
"Sarsapsrilla Townsend" the inventor OF q
medicine that brought him wealth ana
fame, though both proved to be OF an epne-
neral nature. He had his day of flourish
and excitement. His little field OF patent
medicine, and all its attendant glories, TO
strut in. But he has passed away into the
dark valley of death, and the proud man
sion he reared with so much pride and os-
tentation has also been swept away to make
room for one of more solid beauty-knoWn
IA the Stewart mansion, the property OF A..
T. Stewart-a man of but few pretensions
other than of q business character
But Townsend is name that Is
destined to flourish, though the
great sarsaparills man be defunct. Town
send, the Washington correspondent OF the
Chicago Tribune, seems ambitious OF adding
new glories to the name. He may not, by the
inventions of his intellect, amass large for
time and build marble halls to dwell in; but
he may be able to satisfy the literary world
of Chicago that he writes pure English ano
has a great reverence for the truth. II he
succeeds in doing this be will have made
reputation at least equal to his namesake o
ssrssparilla fame; and when he has done it
will deserve to have fortune smile on hin
and crown his efforts in the great work
truth accordingly. We are inclined to thlnl
his efforts in behalf of Louisiana and tn
other reconstructed States are patent-medi
cine-as we'll as letters patent, and as sucl
deserve to crown their author with wealth
| and fame, and to assist him In realizing
both, we advise him to purchase tickets I'M
mediately in the Louisiana State Lottery
His chances for wealth here are even create
than his chances for fame.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-06-30
BOOKS---BOOKS.


Marriage Guide. Private Counselor 70 the
Married. or about to marry, on the physoio2l'
cal mysteries and revelations of the sexual SYSTEM
with the latest discoveries in producing and pre-
venting offspring. p, eserving the compiexon, etc.
tventy-four pages, with numerou. engraving and
Contains valuable information for those VINO are
that ought to be under lock and key, ana not iaio
carelessly about the house. n.. C
SAINT to any one (free of postage) for FIFTY Cents
Address br. Butts Dispeusary. NO. Il Nortn
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Eefore annlvinR to the notorious Quacks who ao
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dies, peruse Or. Butts work no matter wns' Sou'
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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-06-30

The long expected street letter boxes Will
be here Saturday, and as soon as they are
nut up in the various parts Of the city, the
free letter delivery system will be put into
practical operation. 1t will be so nice to
drop letter into any one of hundred boxes
without the annoyance Of going to the Post
Office for that special purpose. We presume
the mythical Briggs" the father OF free
delivery will be here shortly to christen his
New Orleans bantling.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-06-30
tcFICIAL N0TICEs---OITY.


INTENT OF THE WATLRwoBKgl
and Public Buildings, !
RR0p0S AIS willy Orleans. june q, l67Q
L undersigned till TUk.RECEIvED BY THE
M, for furnishing FkEshSAY. July s, 1870. ct II
lun and Home Of Aged and luAT 10 Insane Asy.
bids. Amy and ~
All parties making proposals fo' thM.
REQUIRED 10 deposit with the Administf0eset are
nance a. evidence of their intention to abi6s& Fl.
adjudication, the amount of two hundred d6sAe
in cash which shall be forfeited to the city in s
Bidders to whom contracts are not awarded snaIl
have their deposits returned to them on the DAY 40
iudiosfions are made. .
No bid will be received unless the certificate o.
the Administrator of Finance is incosed tnerewi'
to the effect that the required cash deposit has been
made.
Proposals to be indoreed "Proposals for fur
L. +. DELASSIZE,
ie3Otd Administrator.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-06-30

DEPARTMENT OF IMRrOvEMENTs.l
City Of New Orleans. June g. ls70
CEALED PROPOSALS ADDRESSED TO TIE
= undersigned will be received at this once untn
WEDNESDAY NOON, the sixth day OF July
proximo for constructing banquettes on ocust
street from Calliope to W sshngton streets Scc0ro
ing specifications on file in the once OF INC o's
All parties making proposals. for this contract are
Finance as evidence of their intention to abide
the adjudication the amount Of five huna.ed COZ,
lars in cash. which shall be forfeited TO inc cry la
case Of fsilure to sign the contract.
Bidders to whom contracts are not aw4roeo VII
have their deposits returned to them on the Gay
Authorizations are made. A..
No bid win be received unless accompanied by tne
Certificate of the Administrator OF Finance, csftl'
fvinn that the required cash deposit hiss been MADE
Tue city reserves the right to reject any and al
bids. ...... .o,,
Mate and to he indoreed proposals for banQuettes
W ;a2a ID JR WEST. Administrator
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-06-30

once 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, on and after the first of July proximo.
The Subscribers to the capital stock OF this Bank
wln have not paid the i've per cent on the amount
s1Bscribed by them. are hereby notified TO come and
DAY tho same IS directed by the charter.
PIERRE G. DUPIN. Cashier.
New Orleans, june 30, 1870. je3o 1OtTh&Su
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-06-30
The Dranklng En0rmity.

The public is likely to have occasion for
recurrence again and again to the list OF
Senators who voted to continue the frank
ing enormity. We present their names here
with in form which will be found sug-
gestive. The vote, as shown from the table
below, was curious one, not merely NOR.
ally and politically, but geographically as
we'll. 1t offers singular suggestions con-
corning population and mail transportation
expenses, and it is quite significant as to
the disposition of men, whose constituents
are remote from the capital and remote from
the great centers of population. to act with
Indifference to the popular will.