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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-08-04
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W everywhere, male and female, to introduce
the GENUINE IMPROVED COMMON SENSE FAM
MY SEWING MACHINE This Machine will stitch,
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Fully warranted for five years. We will pay $loo0
for any Machine that will sew stronger, more
BEAUTIFUL or more elastic seam than ours: 1t makes
kcnt and still the cloth can not be pulled apart
Without tearing it. We pay agents from SIS to
500 per month and expenses, or a commission
rom which twice that amount can be made. Ad-
dress SECOMB L CO., Pittsburgh, Pennsyl lvania;
Boston Massachusetts, or St. Louis Missouri.
CAUTION.-Beware of all agents selling Machines
under the same name rs ours, unless they can show
scertifcate of agency signed by lis. We shall not
hold ourselves responsible for worthless Machines
sold by other parties and shall prosecute all par
ties either selling or using Machines under this
name to the fullest extent of the law, unless such
Machines were obtained from us or our agents. Do
vsrtsement and circulars; and offer worthless Ma
chimes at a less price. ap2S 3m 1taw
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-08-04
THE DEPARTED COTTON FACTOR
Two Hundred Thousand Dollars Involved

We stated yesterday morning that a COM
mission merchant had absconded from the
city after borrowing twenty-eight thousand
dollars last Saturday, and mentioned the
rumor that he had obtained forty or fifty
thousand dollars on forged bills Of lading.
The name of the party referred to is
George B. Shute, cotton factor, of No. AZ
BarOnne street 1t is now said that the de-
falcations have been discovered to the
amount Of over two hundred thousand dol
lars. H.. -r5
Mr.. Shute had been in business in this
city for twenty years past, and enjoyed a
high character as business man. 1t is said
that.he had shipped nearly forty thousand
bales of cotton last season. For a day or
two before he disappeared, he had obtained
large amounts of money on forged bills of
lading and pro yforma drafts. He had also
borrowed large sums from merchants. The
Citizens Bank is sufferer to the amount of
over $4,000. Mr.. Shute disappeared on
Saturday, and his absence excited no remark
until Monday evening, thus giving him over
forty eight hours start
He is an Englishman by birth and mar
ried Creole lady in this city many years
ago Both his wife and family are now in
England, and it is supposed that he has
started to join them. His arrangements
were 80 made as to give him the opportu-
nifty of reaching New York in time to catch
steamer for Liverpool, but there was a
the train, and it is possible that he may be
arrested in New York. 1t is believed that a
large amount of the money is now depos
tied in banks in this city, subject to his
| order
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-08-04
NEW YORK.

The Suspended Brooklyn Bank-Clue to
Nathans' MISUNDERSTANDING for De.
frauding Downings- Dull,
but Str0ng-S0utherns Dull and Nemi-
nal.
New YORK, August 3.-The Central Bank
of Brooklyn which suspended yesterday has
100000 deposits. Its assets are $4O0, 900.
President Pruyn has transferred all Of his
property, $780, 600, to the bank, which will
exceed his Indebtedness to that institution.
Mr.. Pruyn speculated disastrously in Pacific
mail stock. ...-...- t..r p r.
All the evening papers say the detectives
have clues which will surely lead to the de-
lection of Mr.. Nathans' murderer.
Alexander Alberger, brOther-in-law to the
Haytien Minister, was arrested and bailed
to day, on complaint Of DOwnings, well
known colored caterers, Of defrauding them
out of large sum of money in speculative
investments in trade with Hayti.
Evening-MOney closed easier. Exchange
duh. Gold during the forenoon dull and
steady, ranging from l2l u a l2l1a. During
the afternoon stronger at I2l 7s, closing at
1919 1918.
Governments quiet and steady, closing
dull but strong. Skies Of 1881 with cou-
pons, 1875; of 1862, 1lOss; of 1864, llO; of
1865, HOS; new, 1087s; Of 1867, 1O87s; of
1868, 109as; ten-forties, 1O7. Southern Sc
curities dull and heavy during the forenoon;
during the afternoon dull and nearly NOM
inal, closing quiet and unchanged.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-08-04
u, s. MARSHAL'S SALES.



TN THE UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT FOR
4 the Fifth Circuit and District of Louisiana, No
5328---By virtue of writ of teri facias to me di
rcted in the above entitled suit will proceed to
seIl To the highest bidder, on SATURDAY, Septem
her 3 1870 at twelve Q2) O'Clock M at the entrance
tn the CustOmhouse on Old Levee street between
Canal and CustOmhOuse streets, IN this city, the
following described property, viz:
A CERTAIN COTTON PLANTATION, situate on
Bear Lake in the parish of Madison, IN TINS state
and composed of fractional southeast quarter OF
section six containing 1873 acres. fractonal north
west quarter of section eight, containing ~ acres.
The northeast quarter of section seven, contal.hS
l62 2OIOO acres. Fractional southwest Quarter
of section five, containing l5o a4-ioo 'cLts
The northeast quarter or seclIon 90 a.
containing 152 5Ol00 acres. The northwest guar
of section six containing l60 acres the south na.
of northwest quarter and west halt OF southeast
quarter of section five, containing l59 81 oo acres
and the southwest quarter OF section six, contain.
inc I57 7O-l00 acres, all in township seventeen VI
ro9oe twelve east and also the southwest quarter
nj northeast fractional quarter OF section thirty
s;x in township eighteen, range eleven, east, anu
containing 42 10-l00 acres. ...-o-
TogetbeT with all the buildings and improve,
r,ents horace mules, cattle, farming utensils and
innIements of husbandry on the said plantation
Terms. Cash in United States treasury notes
limited States Ma1shals office, New orleans, Au'
gust q 1870. .. D. s $500, Hnnin,
au2 10 20 81 se3
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-08-04
We find this notice of the late Anna

We find this notice of the late Anna
Cora Mowatt Ritchie, in an exchange:
The cable has brought intelligence Of the
death of Anna Cora Mowatt Richie. She
was forty-nine years old, and native OF
Bordeaux, France. Her father, Samuel G..
Ogden, was a merchant in that city, and
afterward lived in New York. She eloped
with, and married at very early age:
James Mowatt, lawyer. Her taste had
always been literary, and from childhood
she had been specially fond of performing
plays in private. She wrote two poems and
play after her marriage, and on her hus-
bands loss of property wrote " Fashion,"
comedy, which was acted with considerable
success. The same year 1S45), she made
her debut on the stage as Pauline, in the
Lady of Lyons" Her course having
given Offense to some of her friends, she
wrote in defense her well known "AutObi-
ography of an Actress" For seven years
she acted in this country and England,
manifesting considerable histrOnic power,
and being much respected for her accom-
plishments and excellent character Her
husband having died, she married, about
fifteen years ago, Mr.. w. F. Ritchie, of
Richmond, Virginia, having previously re-
tired from the stage. Her latter life was
spent abroad, much of it, we believe, at
Rome. Mrs. Ritchie's writings, which in
clude besides those already mentioned. 'The
Fortune Hunter" and Mimic Life" are
verv readable, and give evidence of more
than talent.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-08-04
The Mobile Erening Register says this of
Mobile and New Orleans Railroad:


Mobile and New Orleans Railroad
The last rail in Mobile county was laid on
the track of the New Orleans, Mobile and
Chattanooga Railroad Saturday morning
making the connection now complete to
East PascagOula, distance of forty-One
miles. But for the storm the line would be
opened to-day. but some delay will necessa-
rily be incurred in removing trees from the
track, repairing washes in the embankment,
etc. During the week, however, trains will
commence running regularly, leaving Mo-
bile at four o'clock, P. NJ, and arriving at
Pascagoula at six; and leaving that point at
seven o'clock, A. NJ, and arriving here at
nine-a moderate rate of speed, which will
soon be very much improved on this admir-
able track, almost as straight as an arrow,
and level as a floor
As it is, it has added another watering
place to Mobile, which has hitherto been
reckoned a dependency of New Orleans,
but is scarcely further from us than Point
Clear, and offers a most inviting induce
ment to run away from the heats of the
evening, get good nights rest, sandwiched
between two delicious salt baths, and come
back to business in the morning fresh as a
lark-or fresh from your lark, as you please.
The equipment for the road for its present
needs is nearly all here, and is superior to
anything ever seen in our region in all re-
spects, from locomotives to water tanks.
and the sight of its admirable arrangements
and workings would itself be worth the
time Of a trip, even if one had anything
else to do, which is hardly the case at this
season.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-08-04
HORATIO KING, ATTORNEY. .....
$40 H. STREET, WASHINGTON, D. c.
Agent for Patents, Pensions Bounties, and all Other
Claims against the Government.

PATENTS-Domestc and Foreign, obtained at
usual rates; Reissues prepared; Patent Law Bust.
ness, Interferences, e.c, attended to-.
. Observation-Disclosures furnished, and claims
promptly prosecuted on receipt of application and
proof. Pension arrears payable in this city, duly
collected.
Bounty, Land, Indian Depreciation, Soldiers
Bounty and Arrears, aud Internal Revenue Claims
faithfully prosecuted.
OFFICERS ACCOUNTS speedily adjusted and Ar.
rears secured
QUARTERMASTER AND COMMISSARY CLAIMS
and all other claims whether against the War Navy,
Treasury, PostOice Interior Department or to be
presented Congress- or before the Court of Claims
carefully attended to.
MAIL CONTRACTORS AND POSTMASTERS-win
find it for their interest to secure his services In
this connection he may be excused for remarkng
that he held the Office of First Assistant
General for several years, retiring as Postmaster
General March, l36l-since which he has been con-
stantly engaged in the practice of his present bust
ness and Consequently is familiar with the mode OF
proceedings in all the Departments Of the Govern
ment. go
BUSINESS NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. into with
Attorneys for Claims Patents throughout the
country on mutually satisfactory terms. my27
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-08-04
LONDON.

| Negotiations to Keep Ports of HAMBURG
| and Bremen Open-Scarcity Of Hors Cd
in Germany and France-P0sitiOn Of the
Prussian Army-High Price and
Scarcity Of Substitutes-Services o1
Lee and Beauregard Declined by the
French-M'lle Nilsson n-Correspendenta
Expelled from Both Lines-- England Ex
porting Horses to Germany-Bismarch
Willing to Cede Territory to France In
1866. .a
LONDON, August Sit is rumored that
England and the United States are urging
negotiations, whereby Hamburg and Brem-
en- will be kept open ports during the war.
Horses are said to be scarce in both Ger
them for cavalry, and the French for artil-
lery. ---...-
The Danish press is favorable to France:
Dutch troops now occupy HARLEM and
Utrecht, and various points on the Issel
river.
LONDON. August 3.-The following is
given to-day as the number and disposition
of the Prussian army:
Duke Mecklenburg commands lUo,OOO
men at the mouth of River Oder.
At the mouth of the Elbe, General Falken-
stein has $1,000 men. .
Near Ems. General De Bittcnfeld com
mands 80 900 men. .....-..
The army of the Rhine consists of the fol-
lowing bodies: $4,000 men at Cologne under
General De Steinmetz: $4,000 at the June
tion of the Main with the Rhine, under
Prince Frederick Charles and l66, 900 along
the Unper Rhine, under the Prince Royal.
The chiefs of staff of Frederick William are
Generals Woltke, Bluenthal, Sporting and
Stehle.
Three hundred pounds has been paid for
substitutes in Paris, and scarce at that.
The Daily Nears this morning says the
French have declined the services Of Gen
erals Lee and Beauregard.
1t is said that W'lle Nillson is paid f25,-
QUO for a six months contract to sing i'll the
United States. She is to receive $4,000 as
gift on starting for America. .
1t is understood that all war correspOn-
dents have been finally expelled from both
lines
The morning Standard referring to the
Alabama question, hopes that in the present
war Englands neutrality will be less an
biguOus.
England Is freely exporting horses 20
Germany, which are Immediately forwarded |
to the seat of war.
A late number of the Vienna Post says
the Duke of Baden asserts that klng |
William, in a conversation with him, IN lS66,
him that Count Won Bismarck I
was eager to cede the region about the |
river Saar to France, but that the king and |
his Council declined. ..,
Influential Liberals have already repre- !
sented to the government the danger de- I
serving the same reproach from Prussia as |
from us, and urging that some decided step |
be taken or some clear declaration be made 4
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-08-04

Several years ago, the great Tom Marshall
was delivering an address before a large
audience in Buffalo, when some one in the
hall every few minutes shouted Louder! !
louderr' Tom stood this for awhile, but
at last, turning grayely to the presiding
officer, he SAID: "Mr. Chairman, at the last
day, when the angel shall, with his golden
trumpet. proclaim that time shall be no
more. doubt not, sir, there will be in that
vast crowd, as now, some drunken fool from
Buffalo shouting Louder! louderH" The
house roared. Tom went on with his
speech, but there were no more cries of
louder
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-08-04
FOREIGN.

Success Of Catholics i'm Electi0ns-Aus-
trian Press Exultant-- Calamity Pre-
vented in Versailles.
BRUSSELS, August 3-The Catholic party
have been successful in late elections.
VIENNA, August 3.-The Austrian press is
generally exultant over the abrogatiOn Of
the cOncOrdat
VERSAILLES, August IA terrible ca
hauling burning box Of ammunition from
magazine into the streets, where the box
exploded. --'''..
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-08-04
FOR RENT.

NOR RENT.-THE DESIRABLE TWO-STORi
y Residence 159 Calliope street, between St
Charles and Camp streets, with all the modern
improvements Rent moderate. Cars running to
sad from Canalstreet and only ten minutes walk to
Canal street. Apply at l57 Calliope street. Je2I
p0OMS AND BOARD.-A NUMBER OF
II pleasantly situated and well furnished rooms
to rent with or without board at No III Lafayette
street between Baronne and Carondelet streets.
my3l 3m
p OOMS, WITH OR WITHOUT BOARD.
- For families gentlemen, at 288 Gravler street
Oetween Franklin and Liberty. JeS
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-08-04

Those of our people who would enjoy an
intellectual treat in the way Of public en-
tertanment had better secure tickets that
will admit them to the Varieties Theatre on
Friday evening next The occasion is a
complimentary benefit to Miss Alice Grey,
the accomplished young actress, rendered
to her by the young gentlemen composing
the "Orleans Dramatic Relief Association :"
and " Shakespeare Club Miss Grey has,
by her talents and stage experience, been
largely instrumental in helping to make the
theatrical performances of these assOcia-
tions during the summer brilliant successes.
In every instance they have succeeded in
drawing together large and fashionable au-
diences and this must be taken as the best
proof that the performances have been
good. On Friday night,t members of the
Shakespeare Club will perform pleasantly,
the sprightly and entertaining comedy, en-
titled Honeymoon and the members of
the Orleans Dramatic Relief Association
will execute, with good effect, the beautiful
play of I" Marble Heart" With two such
pieces, and the talent that is embraced
within the circle of performers who will
grace the stage upon this occasion, we may
safely say all will be pleased and
edited who go to Miss Grey's benefit,
besides, it is due to the fair bene-
ficiary, as this is intended to be compliment
tary, that it be no empty compliment. She
is worthy of being greeted by one of the
very best houses of the season, and if we
are not mistaken, the gentlemen who have
undertaken the work will not fail to be the
means of attracting a full and brilliant
audience upon this occasion.
Secure tickets, then, to the Varieties on
Friday evening, and if you would draw
prize in the Louisiana State Lottery the
next day, do not fail to buy tickets there
also. as the inducements are great.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-08-04
Solicitor Bonfeld, of the treasury, has

Solicitor Bonfield, of the treasury, has
recently given this important decision:
A vessel from foreign port, bound to a
port of entry in the United States with her
cargo destined for that port upon her mani
fest, can not change her destination after
arriving within the waters of the United
States. The Secretary of the Treasury has
accordingly informed the Collectors of the
ports of New York and Perth Amboy that
this opinion is cOncurred in by the depart
mant, and that he has instructed Collector
Murphy to require all vessels arriving
within the waters of his district from foreign
ports, destined with their cargoes for New
York, to proceed there, and thereafter to
make due entry of the vessels and cargoes,
as required by law.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-08-04

The development of the Illinois coal fields
is claimed to be due to farmer near
Springfield, who thought that such a
country could not be destined by Provi-
dencc to be without fuel THE wood is
nearly gone, said he to himself, "ergo, there
must be COAL In this almost whimsical
faith he sunk a shaft 100 feet, and then
struck vein Of excellent bituminous coal,
on which he is now mining to the amount of
5000 per week
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-08-04

Ex-Governor Hahn of Louisiana, editor
of the New Orleans REPUBLICAN, is at
present visiting his nephew, Mr.. Eckert,
just northeast of the city. We had the
pleasure of an introduction to the Governor,
and found him to be genial, whols souled
gentleman. (IN.) Journal
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-08-04
BERLIN.

King Williams Proclamation Assuming
Command Of the Army.
BERLIN, August g. King William has is
sued proclamation at Mayence, assuming
supreme command of the Prussian army
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-08-04
SAARBRUCK.

Details of the Ensasement-French Passed
the Frentier In Force-Prussians Driven
from their Streng Position by Sharp
Artillery Fire-Emperor and Prince
Witness the Contest and then 60 to Din
ner-French Accounts Of the Engage
ment-Half Of Saarbruck Destroyed BY
Fire-Emper0r's Dispatch to the En-
press-Prince Louis Received his Bap
tism Of Fire-IlluminatiOn of Metz
Prussian Report Of the Skirmish-Prus
SLAMS Fell Back to their Supports Only
Two Companies Of Prussians at Saar-
bruck-Amsterdam Confirms French Ex-
ploits,
LONDON, August 3-Noon.-The following
are details Of the engagement at Saar-
brllck.
The fight began at eleven o'clock yester-
day forenoon, when the French passed the
frontier in force.
The Prussians were driven from their
strong position by the sharp artillery fire of
the French: the latter remaining masters of
the position, which they had won without
serious loss.
The Emperor and Prince Imperial wit
messed the conflict and returned to Metz to
diiher.
PARIS, August a.--The French journals
this morning publish the following account
of the Saarbruck affair: .--
METZ, August 2.-The French troops
crossed the frontier at clever o'clock A. NJ.
They instantly encountered the Prussians
strongly posted on the heights commanding
Saarbruck, which were carried by few
battalions. The capture Of the town instantly
followed the artillery compelling the Prus-
slams to evacuate it in great haste. General
Frossard, with one division, defeated three
divisions of the enemy.
The buildings in Saarbruck ca,sqht fire
from the French artillery, and ha2f the
town was destroyed
The Mitrailleurs were used for the first
-inle, and are reported to have worked
nOnders. ---.
The Emperor, on his return to Metz, after
.he battle, sent the following telegraphic
lspatch to the Empress:
"Louis has received his baptism of fire
He was admirably cool and little impressed
A division of FrOssard's command carried
(COETINUED ON EIGHTH PACE
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-08-04

The receipts of July last are largely in
excess of receipts for the corresponding
month in 1866, 1867, 1868 and 1869, though
less than in 1865.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-08-04

The fashionable color for gloves in Paris
is pearl gray, without stitching. and with
four buttons for driving, and two for
promenade gloves.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-08-04

Long gold earrings, nearly touching the
shoulders, of the finest flagree work, and
necklace and pendant to match, is the latest
Paris fashion.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-08-04
WANTED.

WANTED.-SOME TEN COMPETENT MALE
W Teachers for public schools in a neighboring
parish Address lock box 522, New Orleans Post
Office tating full name, number and street of resi-
dence if i'll the city, and postoce address if in the
country jy23
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-08-04
LOST.

cOS REWARD-LOST, ON THURSDAY, A
UZJ Black Tan PUP six month old, bald spot
over left eve had on licensed tag No. S03; answers
to the name of Nat. The above reward will be paid
on bis return to No. 100 Basin street, and no ones
tons asked au4 TT
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-08-04
LIVERPOOL.

Liverpool Merchants Overdraw and Alb
scOnd.
LIVERPOOL, August 3.-TwO well known
merchants, whose names are withheld at
present for prudential reasons, absconded
to-day after drawing 100000 each from
bank. .. ...
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-08-04
CUsTOMHOUsE ENTRIES.

Commerce Of New Orleans.
The following entries were made at the
New Orleans CustOmhouse during the
month of July, Just closed