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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-11-09
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.

The sudden action of the City Council
on Tuesday last in regard to the fire de-
partment has created considerable sur
prise and discussion among our people.
No city can do without fire department,
and the fact that the Firemen's Charitable
Association is an old and popular institu-
ton, embracing among its members q
large number of our. most trustworthy
citizens, led to the belief that the volun-
teer system, controlled by such men, was
the most efficient and economical plan
that could be adopted to protect our city
against the spread of fire. Many of these
men are property holders aud directly in
terested in an efficient and economical fire
department.; and, as we understand it,
this class Of men have always controlled
the association in the interest of the city.
We have never heard aught said against
the old department on the score of eff
cheney or economy. At one time it was
suspected of a political tendency that was
inimical to the spread of Republicanism.
But that time has passed. we believe-if it
ever in reality existed-when the fire de-
partment, under the control of the Fire
mems Charitable Association, can be
used as partisan instrument for further
ing the interest of one political party by
interfering with the rights of another.
The plea for making the change we un-
derstand to be economy. That would i'm
ply that there had been waste and extraya-
gance on the part Of the city in contract
ing for fire department. We do not be-
lieve this is the case. We believe, on the
contrary, that our city has had cheaper
fire department under the conduct of the
Firemen's Charitable Association than it
will be possible to obtain under the new
system authorized by the Council to be
carried into effect.
According to comparative statement
Of paid departments, published by us yes
terday. for the year ending in 1871, it is
shown that Boston paid, for twenty COM
panies, $sss, 900; Chicago, for sixteen
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-11-09

The great trouble in South Carolina is
not that the negroes are giving testimony
against the Ku-Klux, but that members of
the khan confessed to the misdeeds and to
the extent of the organization, and re-
vealed the names of their principal lead
ers. This is where the rumpus entered,
and this is why so many men have fed.
They discovered that their followers had
told the whole story, and they did not
stop to see what the effect would be. As
to the evidence of negroes, Colonel Mer-
nil refused to take the testimony of
negro who exhibited some prejudice
against his employer, and gave assurance
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-11-09
AN OLD POLICY REVIVED,

We have at last an affirmative policy
from the Times; that is to say, something
as near to such an idea as we have any
reason to expect. Since the war we have
looked in vain for any suggestions from
the opposition. Their whole stock in
trade has consisted in indiscriminate de-
nunciations of the Radicals, and per-
slstent personal crusade against the friends
OF liberty, equality and the Union of the
States. 1t is an actual relief therefore to
read in the Times suggestions of another.
sort. And though the pleasure of the dis
covery is little dashed by the fact that
our contemporary hes gone back about
four decades and unearthed the buried
ideas OF defunct party upon the tariff
question, we are thankful, nevertheless.
for the signs Of. life exhibited. We NAV
indulge in the hope that now it has At
tempted to run alone it will soon be able
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-11-09

Fsoud an 500; 900; Cincin1sd, 3ss ni1s-
teen companies. sass, 4s5; Baltimore, for
EssssUSsufsu1ess eaesy AUalgvillss;sfof
six companies (only fifty-six paid men),
SIS 0oo;whfls Hey Orleans, for twenty
four companies, paid but $4,000. We
understand the Firemen's Charitable As
ISOLATION asked, in contracting anew with
the city, that they should receive in the
future $40, 600 year, and the contract
continue for ten years. This amount is
paid by the city Of Cincinnati for the SER
vices Of members alone, whereas the Fire
mems Charitable Association offers to fur
nish, for the same amount, all the neces-
sary apparatus, hose, horses and men to
complete the department. We do not be-
ieve that an efficient paid department can
be established for less than this, and the
city will be at the expense of at least
$50, 900 for the necessary apparatus in
the way of steam engines, hand engines,
hook and ladder trucks, horses, hose, etc..
to equip new fire department A liberal
estimate shows that the city can not hope
to establish and run new department at
less cost than s277, 76O for the first year,
and after that the yearly expense will
greatly exceed what is asked by the Fire
mems Charitable Association.
We trust that our city Administrators
will thoroughly investigate this matter
before resolving finally to make change
that will involve the expenditure of a
large amount of money at time when
the financial condition of our city will not
warrant it. The present city government
was inaugurated under the plea of econ
omy. 1t was alleged that under the old
city government there was great waste
and extravaganza of the public funds;
that the government was cumbersome and
unnecessarily expensive. To avoid this
the present government was instituted.
Under these circumstances, then, would
it not be wise in cur city Administrators
to be well assured that the change they
propose will result in a saving to the city;
that an efficient fire department can be
at less cost, all things con-
sidered, than that conducted by the Fire
mems Charitable Association? Unless
his can be done it is unwise to make
the change.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-11-09

- suggest something worthy OF journ4
protesting to occupy a leading position.
|Hz1s 1DuW t1atrV sF ssighsesrfessuihss
free trade as panacea for all our fnan-
cial ills, under the p1eA that it Is impossi-
BILE for one nation to make another pay
its expenses. Well, if this were the sole
intent Of the tariff advocates that is, if
protection alone were the sole motive-we
for one, would be willing to give up that
policy. We might, perhaps, in such a
case. consent to the abrogation Of the duty
on sugar, though we fear certain of our
planters and city sugar merchants would
send on vigorous protests against it. But
as the tariff system is the offshoot of our
national industry, and believed by most
publicists to be its most powerful auxii-
airy, we are not yet prepared for such
step. For more than fifty years the tariff
system has been an important feature in
the federal political system. Its most
strenuous opponents have, during that
time, had complete control Of pubic af-
fairs, but no Congress has yet been found
bold enough to give the country the bless
ings of free trade. A reduction in certain
articles has frequently been made, and
numerous changes have been made in the
free list, but we have not had anything
like complete repeal. Those who were
the loudest in their demands for free
trade at the hustings, were generally
among the mutest when called to the test
in Congress.
All the theories that could be urged
against the tariff as means for raising
revenue have had to yield to the practi-
cal experience Of the decades that have
passed away since it became the settled
policy Of the country. And now, whether
We regard the platform of the Times as an
affirmative policy in favor of free trade
and direct taxation, CT merely as the old
negation against tariff for revenue main
ly, but incidentally protective, the answer
to its argument can be found in the fact
that both sides have been exhaustively
discussed by the American people, and
that the main question is undoubtedly the
settled policy of the nation. 1t is not
sufficient to simply condemn q system in
active operation. Before it can be set
aside, substitute for it must be suggested,
and the people shown wherein the new
remedy is better than the old. The two
must be carefully compared, that the de-
fects of the one and the benefits of the
other may be plainly brought to public
attention.
And as we have every reason to believe
our contemporary is in earnest in the
matter, and amply able to illustrate his
theory, We hope he will begin with the
article of sugar. If he can satisfy our
planters that they will be benefited by
abolishing the tariff Of about three cents
On sugar, We will see what We can do to-
ward persuading the iron dealers of Penn
'ylvania and the manufacturers of Boston,
New York, Brooklyn, Cincinnati, Louis
lille, Chicago, etc., to join with the free
rade converts Of the Times in the total
lbrogation Of the tariff laws.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-11-09

"Anne Bolyn" is familiar name, and
that of Fanny Berlin almost rhymes with
it. Fanny-we presume it is Miss Fanny,
and it is fair to infer that she is paragon
of all the virtues-took twenty-five cents one
day and went to an Office of the Louisiana
State Lottery Company, No. 324 Liberty
street, and bought one-fourrh of conbina-
ton ticket Nos. 2, 9.snd SO, class 265. For
tunate she, the ticket drew the capital prize
of $500, the due proportion of which has
been paid to Fanny Berlin, on presentation
of the ticket at the Office OF the company,
and now she is happy. Some other lady
might do likewise and be also happy.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-11-09
ANOTHER LECTURE NECESSARY.

A0cIc 40 oCISW AOOSc III Tue DNUetUt
somewhere. In fact, this has been the
case from the beginning. Some things
are born deranged, and the Bulletin is one
of these unfortunates. Because the Re-
PUBLICAN suggested that if the Ku-Klux
element was suppressed by the commu-
mites in which it exists the President
would then foe deprived of an excuse for
the exercise of military power, which is
confessedly dangerous and anti-repub-
lican, the Bulletin says our ideas are sot-
fish and stupid. We submit to intelligent
people if the answer to our suggestion is
not positive evidence Of deranged con-
dition in the Bulletin? Our position is
this, that peace is desirable and neces-
sary, and that to secure this blessing the
President is justified in using the power
of the nation to suppress disorder, pro-
vided the communities in which it exists
are incapable or unwilling to do it them
selves. We prefer that the people shall
arrest their own disorders, but if
they will not do it, then We
insist that any outside power capable of
suppressing the evil shall do the work
which the people neglect. The law de-
nounces ku-kluxism, and prescribes
method for its extinction. This ultimate
resort is the use of the army by the Presi-
dent, which we favor if no other remedy
will suffice. 1t is true the use of the
army is dangerous, but then the Ku-Klu1
are more dangerous still; and if they can
not be dispersed in any other way than
by the invocation of dangerous author
ity, in the interest of peace it is better to
invoke the possible danger than to sub
init to the positive evil. The anarchists
are clearly responsible for all the usurpa-
tons and wrongs that may result from
their own illegal and outrageous proceed
ings, just as the violent man is response
BILE for any clubbing he may receive in
resisting the police in their attempt to
arrest him in the midst of his vicious dis
turbances.
The difference between the REPUBLICAN,
and the Bulletin is just this, that in order
to prevent military interference with the
people, We propose that every community
shall preserve the peace as to all men
within its OWE limits, and then the Presi-
dent can have no excuse for declaring
law or sending troops into any
State. But the Buletis, remains silent
while the Ku-Klux are breaking the law
and trampling upon the legal rights of
innocent and unoaending people, and
then goes into terrible fright about the
safety of the government when the author
tiles appear upon the scene and proceed
10 suppress the quisi instruction. If it
was not SO scottish it would adopt our
plan, and provide against military inter-
ference by frowning upon the disorderly
klan that renders the presence of the
army necessary for the preservation of
he public peace. What do we pay
soldiers for if it is not to preserve the
peace and to insure tranquility? And
what better fate do rowdies deserve than
% be arrested and dealt with according to
aw? Evidently the arrangement of the
Bulletin prevents it from being sensible.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-11-09

The War Department signal service
weather map reports that the thermometer
at seven O'Clock yesterday morning was 800
at Augusta, 800 at Boston, $50 at Cairo, 44o
at Chicago, 40 at Cincinnati, 10 at Gal
weston, 75o at Key West, SO at Louis
vile, $50 at Memphis, GOO at Mobile, $50 at
at New Orleans, 36o at Pittsburg, SO at
st. Louis, and $50 at Vicksburg. There
was light rain at Cincinnati and Vicks-
burg
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-11-09

1t really seems that the Republican
party is genuine American institution.
and as capable Of overcoming the rebel
lion against honesty that Tammany inau-
gurated in New York as it is of suppress
ing the rebellion against law which the
Ku-Klux set up in South Carolina.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-11-09

The Associated Press dispatches, pub
Iished last evening, report that the entire
Republican State ticket in New Hampshire
Is elected, and that the Legislature is also
Republican. The ides of next March will
tell the story. as New Hampshire holds an
election in the springtime. Last March, by
an unfortunate insuficiency Of votes, the
Republican ticket was defeated, the Legis.
lature went i.Republican, and Demo
cratic Governor was the result when the
Legislature met. No election was held in
New Hampshire last Tuesday, and therefore
the Associated Press report viii answer for
next March. -.---.-..-
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-11-09
IRON BARGE LINE.

public meeting of all interested in the estab
lishwent of the IRON BARGE LINE will be held
on MONDAY EVENING, the thirteenth instant at
p. H., at the new rooms of the New Orleans Cot.
ton Exchange, corner of Gravier street and The
atre alley.
A null attendance is particularly requested, as
business of Importance will be brought up.
Gentlemen IN charge of subscription lists are re-
quested to hand them in on the evening of the
meeting.
JOHN PHELPS,
rO3td 20 Chairman Committee
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-11-09

The Thanksgiving proclamation of Gov
ernor Warmoth 10 published this morning,
recommending the time designated by the
President as day of thanksgiving in Lou
isiana. So we shall have double holiday
on Thursday, the thirtieth instant.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-11-09
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The most noted event on the street yes
terday was decided improvement in Levee
stock, which, for some reason, rose to 81
% @4 being the universal bid. This has
occurred in the face Of many rumeFs toaeh-'
ing the condition Of tkS company. Pneu-
matte stock, which had lain perdu for SO
long time, reappeared again in quota
tions, and stood at 81 so asked, but sales
reported have not as yet been verified, nor
is the reason yet explained why there should
be any improvement.
The money market seems to be without
material change. There is little fluctuation
in gold over previous quotations. Foreign
exchange rules at rates of Monday, but
with no inquietude. Domestic is frmer
over previous rulings, and indexes a
marked increase.
City certificates are quoted at S3la.
State warrants evince no change.
The transactions in cotton yesterday are
pronounced in favor Of buyers, with good
inquiry and a better supply than on former
occasions. Sales were remarkably large,
considering the amount offered.
Have Year Printing and Dlsalng Dsse as
the Pslleaa Jeb O0ce, CeFDer Camp and
PoydFas Streets. 'oc99 "
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-11-09

We call attention to the advertisement in
another column Of the Crescent City Ramie
Planting Company. This company is in
prosperous condition, and is spreading the
culture Of ramie to the most remote parts
of the South, including Texas and Cali
fnrnia
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-11-09

A newly married couple. having occasion
to economist by moving to poorhouse in
Kentucky, are deeply indignant because
the keeper thereof assigned them separate
wards Of the establishment, and have
brought suit against him for violating the
marriage ceremony by putting asunder
those whom God had Joined.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-11-09

The Board of Delegates Of the Firemen's
Charitable Association will hold special
meeting next Saturday evening at seven
O'Clock, in the hall of Louisiana Hose Com
pany, corner of Carondelet and Perdido
streets.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-11-09

The manufacturers of Lawrence, Massa-
chusetts, have nipped strike in the early
bud by agreeing to pay their hands here
after by the hour, instead Of the day, leav-
ing it with the operatives whether they
work six or ten hours per day.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-11-09

The Lingards will play at the Mobile
theatre next week. The Mobile Register
thinks they will meet . hearty reception at
the hands Of the theatre-goipg people Of
that city, who now have no amusements Of
the kind.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-11-09

A young lady swooned in Wisconsin
church, and the doctors gave her up for
dead. At the funeral she arose and gave
reasons for postponing the ceremony, which
were agreed by ali the mourners to be con-
vincing. --.t,-.-..s. "a
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-11-09
CARD.

INV ORLEANS, November 8, 1871.
Tie undersigned certities that she was the holder
Of One-fOurth combination ticket. Nos. ,, 8, SO,
class 265 in the Louisiana State Lottery, which
drew the capital prize Of five thousand three bun
dred dollars on Tuesday. November :, 1871; said
ticket having cost the sum Of twenty five cents
at the office No. 324 Liberty street. and that the
amount was promptly paid on presentation Of the
ticket at the office of the company
FANNY BERLIN,
n01 II Corner Liberty and Meln0meue afreefa
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-11-09

The steamer Belle Lee, Captain Hicks,
arrived here from Memphis last evening
with 1889 bales Of cotton and sos sacks Of
cotton seed. This is the largest cargo of
cotton received here this season.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-11-09

An Indiana groom kissed the bride 60
loudly as to extort round OF applause
from the assembled audience at the we'd
ding. ~.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-11-09

"Money makes the mare co." says the
old proverb; and . little money invested in
the Louisiana State Lottery often makes
the holder of lucky numbers 60 for his
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-11-09

A Chicago sufferer whose income before
the fire was $4,000 per annum, has &C.
cepted place - salesman in Cincinnati
Wholesale house.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-11-09

The French royal family are living mag
nifcently in Paris, and occupy splendid
residences with very extensive suite.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-11-09

A widower being asked his opinion of
second marriages, said that as good wife
is gift from the Lord, it is wise and right
to replenish as often as the supply gives
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-11-09

Go to the ladies' fair at Masonic Hall, and
contribute to your own qualification and
the funds to purchase an organ for Father
Moynihan's church.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-11-09

We mount to heaven mostly on the ruins
of our cherished schemes, finding our fail
ures were successes.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-11-09

A new spar cave has been discovered
near Dubuque. 1t 10 filed with magnificent
crystals and stalactites, and in the centre is
q miniature lake of pure limpid water.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-11-09

An opponent of the public school system
insists that if you teach boy to write, he
il much less likely to make his mark in after
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-11-09

The Canal street dry goods dealers have
no cause to complain of dull times, as trade
is unusually brisk, and ladies are busily en-
gagged in shopping"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-11-09

TO PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS.
will sell DRY GOODS at the lowest market
prices for certificate of pay, at a small discount.
Fen further particulars apply to
S. G. KREEGER
Nos 5s5 and SO. Magazine street st. Andrew.
nO84t IN
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-11-09

Louisville promises to be successful
candidate for part Of the commerce of Chi
cago. 1t had twelve divorce suits in one
day last week.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-11-09
REMOVAL. REMOVAL. REMOVAL.
THE NEW ORLEANS
SANITARY AND FERTILIZING COMPANY
Have JemOved to their new Office and Warerooms
No. IS Camp Street.
A fine assortment Of
EARTH CLOSETS AND COXNODES
DRY EARTH SYSTEM,
REMOVAL. REMOVAL. REMOVAL.

These Closets are made of CYPRESS, WALNUT
and MAHOGANY, plain and ornamental, andtunder
patent owned exclusively by the Company. They
are rapidly coming into favor, and testimonials
from some Of our best citizens, who have used
them for two years, can be seen at the office Or.
ders for closets should be left at least week be.
fore they are actually wanted
Our Closets are in use in all our public schools
and buildings and by thousands of our citizens.
The old-fashisned misunderstanding sinks will
soon be numbered among the things that were.
under the progress Of the great sanitary reform
nos It Pm '
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-11-09

Susan Gallon got embarrassed the other
evening and forgot the words Of Home,
Sweet Home" because the reporters stared
at her.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-11-09

There is but one good wife in the world,
and every happily welded man thinks he
has her.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-11-09
SMITHS PULMONIC STRIP
AND LIFE TONIC.

Incompatible for Consumption, Catarrh, Asthma
Bronchitis. Laryngitis, Coughs, Colds, Splitting of
Blood, etc. May be given to an infant with benefit.
The LIFE TONIC, made from the same vegetable
product of our swamps is unequaled for Dyspep-
STA. Poor Appetite, Female Irregularities, Low
Spirits. Debility, etc. With SMITHS LIVER PILLS,
it lisa splendid preventive Of Chills Malarial Fevers
ETC. The Strip and Tonic may be taken together,
mixed, and makes a delicious cordial which il .
singularly effective blood purifier Almost every
day furnishes new evidence of the triumph of this
new Louisians remedy, for scrofalous or blood
diseases
We give long list of home references, embracing
some OF the most distinguished families in this city,
We challenge investigation.
q. H. SMITH & co.
No. 20 Bar0nne street.
streets Cincinnati. Ohio. Ocl5 Su TuTh I'm %