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Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-02
STILL THEY COME.

Elsewhere may be seen the repors
of the examining committee o.
Leavenworth, Kansas, that reported
favorably on the application Of John
II. Morris, Esq, of that city, for adj
mission to the Bar. We ase not per-
sona'ly acquainted with Mr.. Morris.
Eut he is colored gentleman, and
the first colored man admitted to the
practice of law in the courts of Kan
sas. We rejoice Therefore because it
is new and grand triumph for our
race. He is well and favorably know. i
among his people, and the business
community generally, and is repre- :
sented to be a man of learning, inte-
gritty business tact, energy and push,
aud withal shrewd tractician, and
an accomplished gentleman. These
qualities eminently fit him for the
position, and we wish him a success
full, brilliant career, Q long and hap
py lie.-Nlssorri Weekly Plot.
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-02
THE CHILDREN OF THE POOR

Charles Lamb says : "The inno-
cent prattle of his children takes
out Of the sting of mans poverty.
Eut the children of the very poor
do not prattle. 1t is none OF the
least frishtful features in that con-
dition, that there is no chlldlshnes'
in its dwellings,. Poor people, Sid
a sensible old nurse to us once, DO
not bring up their children they
drag them up. The little careless
darling of the wealthier nursery'm
their howell, is transformed be'npe9
into a premature, rejecting per-
son. No one has time to dandleit 1t,
no one thinks it worth while to coax
it, to soOthe it, to toss it up and
down, tohumor it. There is nore
to kiss away its tears. If it clies, 1t.
can only be beaten. 1t has been
prettily said that a babe IS fed with
milk and praise.
But the aliment of this roor babe
was thin, unnOurishing the return
to its little baby tricks and efforts
toengage attenti ID, sbi t'r ceaseleSS
objurgation. 1t never had a toy OF
knew what cordial meant. 1t e.ew
up without the lullaby OF nurses ~
was q stranger to the patient fona'
ling, the hushing caress,;the attract
ing novety, the costiler playthins oi
che cheaper off-hand continuance "
divert The child /; the prattled non
sense (best sense to it, the WISE
impertinenccs, the wholesome hes
the apt story interposed, that Pus
q stop to present suffering 'Du
awakens the passons OF young
wonder. 1t was never sung to-u0
one ever told to it tale OF .n'
nursery. 1t was dragged up 70 ~,
or to die as it happened 1t nA"
no young dream. 1t broke at 0D''
into tho iron realities of life.
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-02

p% The Houston DAILY Mar;
(Texas), of October q, is COM
pletely rabid over the issuance OF
tbe certificate of election 70 Con-
eress,. 70 Gen. VIM. J. Clark. The
Ne,cs reports declared majority
of GIG. Giddings will contest in
Congress. go
Violence, and Intimidation, drove,
or kept away from The polls in
Limestone aud Freestoue count es,
large humble 8 of voters, and the
"whole vote" has consequently been
thrown out. ' ''-''
The Mers says that Connor is the
only Democrat to whom a certificate
will be given. The certificate has
not been yet given to Clark, how
ever.
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-02
WATER WORKS

Hr. D. C. McQpn Ass returned
from his toar of inspecting the fire
departments, the facilities for ex-
tinguishing fires, and the machinery
in use in Cincinnati, Chicago, Lou
isville, Newport, indianapolis aud
Pee ria. Three Of these cities use
appliances so similar in character to
ours that Mr.. McCan does not
deem it important to dwell on them.
Three use more modern machin-
ely, and one possess ing many novel
ties in the machinery, etc. To this
system Mr.. McCan devotes all his
remarks, and argues out with much
clearness and force the uufitness of
this system for adoption. The re-
port concludes with some well
timed remarks which we copy and
trust that no further time Will be
lost in effecting such changes and
making such improvements in our
machinery; such an extension and
increase Of size in pipes as will res
cue the property of New Orleans
from the constant risks OF the I'M
necessary, heavy losses by fires.
Mr.. McCan says:
1T thus appears that I have seen
no machinery superior to our own
and if it is desired to increase the
quantity of water daily supplied to
this city, no other pumping machin-
cry will be nece sary for many years,
as we have only to work up the pres
ent machinery to its full capacity.
Of course it is understood, to effect
this, that many changes may be ne
cessary in the size and distribution
of the pipes, with additional pipes
to supply wafer to those portions
of the city now beyond the limits of
wa:ar distribution, should it be con-
templated to entend this limit.
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-02
HOW CHICAGO COULD HAVE
BEEN SAVED.
The New York SIN saws:

The New York Sun saws:
The Metropolitan Fire-Extiu-
gushing company propose demon
strating, by a grand experiment,
that it Chicago had been supplied
with carbonic acid sas-in the same
manner as they intend supplying
this city under the charter granted
them last winter-it would have
been impossible for the fire to have
attained such headway. For this
purpose they have obtained permis-
sion to erect large building iu
Madison square, which they will fill
with all .1anner of cOmbustible ma
teiials, and set fire to in thepreseoce
OF the fire commissioners and other
city officials and invited guests from
the val ious cities of the Union
The gas will be conveyed to the
fire in pipes from a point a mile oc
more distant. The president of the
Metropolitan FIRE department. Com
missioner Shaler, the Home fire
insurance company, and many pro
minent merchants aud business
men are firm believers 10 the power
of carbonic acid gas to do all that is
claimed for it, and this experiment
is to be made at their suggestion.
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-02

TIE CHINESE labor system in Ter
reboune parish is destined not to
"run smooth" A recent decision
of Judge Paul Guidly, to the effect
it is alleged, that planters could not
legally enforce labor contracts. it is
feared will suggest 20 laborers
whose passages have been advanced
on their contracting to labor for a
specified time, the opportunity to
leave their work altogether, or only
consent to remain by tue payment
to them of higher wages. We have
not sufficient evidence before us to
pronounce on the question, and will
wait till we hear fun Their.
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-02

hyThe Republican Era furnishes
the following, in which we believe
there is far "more truth than
poetry: U
"Our planters are hard at work
in gathering their crops. The corn
is about ali gathered; half a crop is
what is generally estimated to be
the result Of this years labor. Our
planters will perceive this year, the
great necessity Of raising greater
;nan!ity o: corn than cotton.
1t is high time for them to drop
the idea of cultiva.ing cotton Oh such
a great scale as has been he 'elo:ore
thc case. We need reform il or
.ultu.e system, which is very simple
.nd would be largely remunerative
,ud beneficial to the people at
large.
There should be ope-third less
cottoo planted and the same amount
should be added in corn so as TO
enable us to produce our home sup
ply. 1t is a matter Of course that
we should raise our home consump-
ton of corn; and if the people
would only understand their in
terest they would quit cultivat:ug
so much cotton and adopt the
above system.
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-02
aERENADE ro SENATOR
PINCHBACK. r-s

On Saturday evening last the
home of Senator Pinchback was
the scene Of very pleasant gather
ing About eleven o'clock the Seu-
ator was awakened by the sound Of
music under his window. Stepping
out upon his gallery, he was surpri-
sed to see a great tbrorg, accom-
panied by a brass band, iu full pos
session of the banquette aud most OF
the street in front of his house.
When the music ceased, Senator
Pinchback invited his f,iends to
"step ill.," Though taken by sur
prise, the Senator managed to fud
something in the way Of refresh
ment for bis host of callers.
Senator A. B. Harris, on behalf
of the serenaders, welcomed Sena-
tor Pinchback home. The speech
of the Senator was received with
great applause.
Senator Pipchback, in reply to
the welcoming address. expressed
his pleasure at being once more
among his constituents and receiv-
ing at their hands such a kindly well
come. The Senator said tibet but
one impulse had animated him since
he entered public l;se, and that was
to seek the good of the whole peo-
pie; that he was Republican from
conviction. and should sand by tie
party in the future as he had in i1e
past; that no personal ambition
should ever lead him to thwart the
great aims OF his party.
Senator Plnchback courseled his
friends to prove by their future cou-
duct that the welfare OF the State
was their first wish, and to silence
their enemies by pursuing such a
course as wOuldredound to the Gre
dit of the parry in whose ranks they
had proved themselves such efficient
workers. In concluding his remarks
the Senator pledged himself anew
to the friends who had honored him
with their confidence and assured
them that il, at any tine, his course
did not meet heir approval he would
voluntarily surrender the horors
they had bestowed upon him aud
give way to any one they might
think could better represent their
interests. Alter the close OF Sen
atOr Piuchback's remarks loud calls
were made for George Sheridan.
He responded, and in a few kindly
sentences expressed his pleasure in
Being able to join with 50 many
friends in welcoming back to the
State one of her chief representa-
;;ves. The occasion will long be
Remembered. The music was good
the wine excellent and the entire
.iffoir such us to reflect credit alike
Upon host and guests.-Rep"Uican.
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-02

~Yesterday morning a man
named NJ. Baily, a shoemaker, had
occasion to go ON board of q ship
lying at the foot of Spain sleet, aud
accidentally fell from the after
hatch to the kelson, seriously in
Turing himself. He was carried to
his residence on Enghein street, by
several of his friends.
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-02
~The Rapides Go.ese gets OF

SThe Rapides Go.e%e gets of
the following:
Business is still dull in town,
but there seemed to come q brighter
sunshine when We met on the street
our genial friend, the Hon. George
Y. Ke,so, who has Just arrived from
New Orleans, he looks well, and it
appears that Immediately after he
makes his appearance, the people
seem to have more confidence, aud
thew smile all around, success to
George in all his undertakings.
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-02
A. PREDICTION FOR 1872.

Though we make no pretea OPS
10 the git OF prophesy," We claim
The Yankee privilege Of grrssi.'g
bow The va, ,ous States will vote on
the Presidential question ID 1872.
Events may occur befo.e the cleo
ion to chaoge the present cor,eot
Of pubic sentiment. But if the
people were to vote tomorrow or
next week our couvic.iO is that
the following would be the result:
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-02


Besides the States we have placed
ia the Republican columns, we think
we stand fair chance Of carrying
Nevada aud Oregon, and that we
shall certainly cary New York if
The Republicans of New York civ
will cease their disgusting aud dis
honest discussions, repudiate all
connection with the Tammany
thieves, and earnestly lutte their
selfish factions. But We can spare
New York as well as the other two
States we have named, aud yet elect
our candidate for Presidency by the
votes of tweaty-six out Of thirty
seven States, aud by q majority of
Ill of the 317 electoral votes to
which they are now entitled. The
new apportiopment, which ought
to he made at the next session Of
Congress, may reduce or increase
the members of the House, and
therefore the number Of electoral
votes. But it will not change the
result of the elections, nor effect
the relative strength of the Repub-
hcan canjidats.-New National Era.
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-02
%President Grant, has by pro'

%President Grant, has by proc
lamation set apart Thursday, Nov
20. to be observed as a day Of ma
tional Thanksgiving; recommend
ing ''the people to meet in their re-
spective pla. Q of worship, there to
make the sual Acknowledgements
to Almighty Col for the blessings
conferred n them, and for merciful
exemptions from evils"
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-02

p~Tbe Jbeia Bonner announces
that the District Judge has decided
that "the drawing ofthe jury, because
of its having been done by the
Deputy Clerk and not having been
taken from the proper list of regis
tered voter, is illegal. Therefore
we will 1ave no jury trials at the
present session, and our eloquent
Elackstones must restrain their en-
tbusiasm until another period"
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-02

b&-The Vicksburg Hsrud says
that "cverybydy and his wife aud
'the rest of mankind are 10 at
tendance at the great Memphis
Fair, which com ueDced on ne lob.
The display Of products OF tie fa,u,.
the mine and the wort shop, i'm
proved implements of hns3ardry
and works of skill, art, and tosse, is
unusually large. The opening adj
dress was delivered by Com. NJ. II.
Maury."
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-02

s6v Indiauinns are anxious to
unite eaily. A marriage was recent
" announced in paper as follows:
l4"dm ried ON the 18th inst, by j.
/. RicharIs, Esq, Mfr. James L.
Myers. az ed - years and 8 months,
to Amanda Curtis, aged IL years
and ii months 1 80.
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-02
JOIN q. MORRIS, ESQ

The genaeman whose name APP
pears at the head. Of this article is
the first colored man admitted to
the Kansas bar. The examination
which preceded his admission to
the legal profession, was conducted
by Hiram Criswold, J. l. Pendery,
and Byron Sherry, assisted by
Judge Ide. The questions were
propounded and answered in open
Court, and throughout, the examin-
alton was rigid and close. When
the examining committee finished
their labors, they at once reported
favorably on the applicant. Judge
Idle, however, prolonged the exam
nation by asking several important
legal questions, and when they
were answered correctly and
promptly, he complimented Mr..
Morris for the skill and study
evinced. The gentlemen comprising
the Examining Committee, likewise
complimented the applicant for his
diligence and knowledge, and I'M
animously agreed that the examin-
alton was never excelled, if ever
equaled, before the Leavenwolth
Bar"
We Gull the above from one OF
our Leavenworth exchanges. The
triumph thus won by Mr.. Morris
makes the opening still freer and
wider for his race everywhere, and
his success will be read with I'M
speakable delight by every true
friend. The following is the report
of the examining committee on his
case.
"May the Court please-As chair
man of the committee appointed to
examine John H. Morris, an appli-
cant for admission to the bar, I am
authorized to report that in the
opinion of the committee the ar-
plicant has passed very creditable
examination. Although he has not
had the advantage of an early educa-
ton in the different institutions of
learning, be has clearly demonstrai-
ed what individual effort backed by
industry and perseverance will ac-
cOmp]ish. For years past he has
been working in this city as a barber,
and while so engaged, took a fancy
to the law, commenced its study, and
by improvement of his spare time,
has rendered himself competentand
worthy OF being admitted into our
time honored profession. thus show
ing to the world that the INF ,rirnase
race to which he belongs is capable
OF being admitted into all the higher
walks of life. He is the first cOlored
man to make application for adnis-
sion tothe bar in this State and feel
ing confident TINT he will reflect Gre
di- upon his race race and the profess
sion, we most cheerfu'ly recommend
that he be admitted as an attorney
and counsellor of this Court
BYRON SREERv, Chairman.
HIRAM GErswoLo.
j. L. PENDEsY.
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-02
P. B. S. PINCHBACK.

We learn that the barefacednes'
of the proposition and the means
adopted to impart authorization
to the attempt, aroused suspicion
and caused the belief that the whole
thing was an imposture. Mr.. p
has the pleasure of only casual &C
quaintance with Judge E dmondson
but this was happily sufficient t.
enable the Judge to assure Mr.
Beck, of his utter disbelief in the
authenticity of the remarks. FOl
the relief of the mind of the Gen
tleman to whom this impudent pro-
position was submitted, and fol
the satisfaction of his friends We
pronounce the attempt bare-faced
fraud from beginning to end, and
the statements untrue in part and
in whole. Only one of two inter
pretations can be put on the object o
the writ r of the lette-. Perhaps "th,
names of the several citizens IN th.
neighborhood who are inclined t.
be Republican but are afraid to ex.
press their political sentiments,anG
he expected ready response to the
letter, aud proposed to follow up
his malicious purposes, by inter
cepting the reply and SO obtaiuin,
the names of those with whom he
and his ilk, desired to fraternize and
to trade. Or with equally malevoleat
purpose it was intended to induce
the belief that the proposition was
genuine, and would be openly ex.
posed and repudiated, and SO fur.
nishing first rate opportunity te
the foes Of true Republicans and re-
publicanism, to denounce Mr.. Pinch.
back, and the party he is so in.
timately identified with as offering
to compromise with the Democratic
party, and then to introduce as evid-
ence, the proposition Of this scoun
drelly forger, whose letter is under
consideration. . t-
The writing which we have il
our possession, is somewhat similar
to hand we have before seen, bu
we do not express an opii ion or
the matter; we, however, invite thu
inspection of our curious friends t.
aid us, if possible, in getting at tn
author OF the viilainous attempt.
Aud 40 this is the way the sup
porters add defenders of q bolt'D:
faction propose to carry their prr'
poses.
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-02

p0- Judge Fay, Of Ouach;ta
seems determined to interfere to
some extent with the practice Of
carrying concerted weapons in his
district. He recently fined one
John Davis, of Richland parish, t.,
bpndred dolia.s and costs for this
offence.
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-02
TIE DUTY OF coloREp worms
LETTER FROM GEORGE T.. DowSIyo
FALSE sEPoRT ExpLoDEp-Ap,s.
TO COL0RED MEN.
To the Editor Of the Tribune.

To the Editor Of the Tribune.
SE-A false report has reached
me, the absurdity Of which I voulH
let pass unheeded, only that som.
ignorant cclored man may be i'm.
posed upon by being told tb,,
George I. Downing has confidenc.
in the Democratic party. I addrss
you that 1 may turn it to profitable
account, at this juncture, in the in.
terest OF my party. The report ia
that I am, for a consideration. anil
a small one at that, in the interes,
OF the Democratic party. The re.
port is unequivocally, in every re.
spect without any truthful foppda.
ton. In confederation of which 7
take this public opportunity to state
that while l demand of the Repub.
''can party greater consistency in
its relation to the oolored man 7
intend to stand by it, and work 70,
the same, ui'hia tie party. I see no
hope at present of any greater con.
sistency in any other party. Ihsvs
no faith in old policies which tended
to our degradation, or in "Nsx
Departures" not verified by acts.
not lived up to. I see no reason 10
fall in line now with the Democratc
party-now when it murders lutb-
lessly, brutally, our best educated.
our most promising young men. |
instance the killing by Democmis
in Philadelphia of our much re.
spected Octavius v. Cato, for exei.
cising in a becoming manner a
citizens right
l intend to stand by and work for
the Republican party and call on
every colored man to do so, not
only because Of its policy, favorable
10 him personally, but as a patriot,
the perpetuity and stability Of Re-
publican institutions, the hone Of
struggling Europe in all sections,
look lon9ingly to the success of the
Republican party as the artagenis.
OF the Democratic party, which is
the representative Of rebellion
against good government, of an
archy, of debasement and corrGp-
ton. / take this occasion to say
20 the colored voters of New York,
soon TO vote, st your ballots for
the eut re Republican ticket Ee
not decei, ell, let no inducemeot
sway you from your alliance Uih
the corruption of the Democratic
party. I charge corruption on that
party, and the action Of its late
State Convention verlfes the Ms
-eltion; for, rs ready rs some OF its
members may have been to avoid
'ny identity with its Ring in thia
city, it acknowledged its allegiance
and exposed its subserviency there
to. Brand the colorcd man who
shall give his vote tothe Democratic
party trailer to his people and to
humanity. GEO. 7. DowSlse.
NeU Yo,I., Oct. %, 1871.
N. y. Tribune.
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-02

ba-Duriug the past two days the
weather has undergone a decided
change. Henceforward we may
look for general appreciation Of
this change by the wearing Of
warmer material.
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-02

~The Citizens Gucrd conp'i-
ments the Potiot, newspaper, Gas
an independent and healthy out
slider" We thought tbe Po.'c'
claimed to be Republican. How
comes it that the Guard should
exclude it from the rale of its
party?
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-02

gE"Colonel N. Patton has been
removed from the collectorship Of
customs, Galveston, Texas, and D.
c. Stone appointed in his place.
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-02

To CORRESPONDENCE have
received the letter from Gilbert j.
Harrison, but 100 late for our pre-
sent issue. 1t shall have our atten-
f,On
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-02

"THE VICE OF THE CRY GovErx-
NENr." -"Enteriug on expenditures
in anticipation of revenue;" SO says
the Mayor.
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-02

pEThe yellow fever still contin-
ues its rava9es in Natchez; several
deaths of prominent persons have
taken place.
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-02

rThe colored firemen of Vicks-
burg, Miss, gave a Ball recently at
Lincoln Hall, for the benefit OF U.
s. Fire Company No. l.
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-02

Why cannot two slender p
sons ever become great n'en.,
Because they viii always BIO si's''
acquaintances.
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-02
Hon. F. J. HEBRON.
Hon. THOS. j. holland.
Hon. Ed. BUTLER.
Hon. A. W. FAULKNER.
JOHN PARSONS ESQ.

l@ On Tuesday last Hon. c. c.
Antoine left the city for Shreveport.
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-02
OUR AGENTS.

MISSISSIPPI = Daniel E. Young,
Grcenvifie. ------ -
LOUISIANA John A. Washington,
Black Hawk, Concordia Parish; Hon. q.
Y. Kelso, Alexandria: Antoine & Sterrett,
Shreveport, A. c. Ruth. Carroll Parish.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA james
A. D.Grssn. Washington City.
ILLINOIS lewis B. White, Chicago.
KENTCCKY:-Dr r. A. Green, Louis
vile. g t.sG s-r-