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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-20

Godinette. the sly young beauty,
Used 10 hear her grandam state
Thatit was the Christian 0uty
Never to retaliate.
Though she'd say, 'the world should spite thee,
Be of Ineekness not bereft:
If one on the right cheek smite thee,
Straightway turn to him the left" -.
In such wise the psus lesson
Sne'd impress on
% Godinette.
And the beauty promised never to forget.
Godinette ran home one morning,
Rosy -cheek'd her grandam sought,
Saving, u recalpd your warning,
And have acted as you taught.
Jaquot kissed me by the gateway,
But ne'er avenged the theft.
AS it was the right cheek. straightway
unto him turned the left
Twas well done no man could stop her
, In this proper t,af
Sort of deed,
And she found her grandam's counsel well succeed.
t.ssff --Lopdon Orc stra
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-20
WOMAN JURIEs.
How an Injured Wyoming Husband
Makesi Out 10 Get Along.

From the virginia ENTERPRISE
An outraged husband at Cheyenne, wyo-
| ming Territory, where female suffrage and
the political and social sppurtenances
thereto appertaining are recognized, de-
| noiinces the female jury business through
the Cheyenne Leader, and in justification
| offers pertinent scrap from his domestic
history. His wife was summoned and en-
paneled as Juror in an important case.
When night came, the case not being con-
Guided, the husband applied TO the court to
have his wife sent home, as there were sew
eral small children there requiring her at
tention-the smallest, in fact, being in a
starving condition, owing to the fact that it
had not been habituated to the use Of the
bottle But the husbands request was de-
MED. The Judge said the jury could not be
separated The husband then requested
permission to send the infant to the mother.
This was also refused, on the ground that the
law does not permit a thirteenth person ina
jury room, and there is no statute to show
that an infant in arms is not a ''person"
within the intent and meaning of the law.
The desperate husband then attempted
to induce the court to send all the Jurors to
his house for the night, but the effort was
failure, and the husband was informed that
quarters had been provided for his wife at
the hotel, and that if he wished to speak to
her for a moment he would have to take
home. How he got through the night is not
told; but when he learned the next day
THAI the trial was likely to last week, he
straigfrtway proceeded to employ the best
looking house-keeper and cook in the
country. At last accounts his wife was still
on the jury, but he was becoming resigned
TO the situation-in fact, it may be said that
he was quite happy. The brute con-
cludes his comm unication to the Leader as
follows:
Il don't know how the ladies felt. but was
perfectly satisfied with not only the law of
equal rights but its practical workings, as
laid down to me. | most respectfully and
cordially invite any and all persons, those
in favor of wOman's suffrage, and those OPP
posed to call at my house and see for them
selves the practical workings of womans
suffrage. 1t is having fair trial. i am
lord OF all | survey: my right there - none
to dispute MY cook is a perfect success;
children are happy, and, when asked how
they like home without a mother, say It's.
NICE
''P. S.-A canary bird, which had faith
fully and patiently sat on her nest until yes
terday, got off and left, with one young one
just Matched and another egg pipped, and
steadfastly refuses to come for her brood.
If any one can suggest any way TO arrange
canary matters, the cook and ourselves can
get along in the domestic business"
All of which is very significant. Should
the gentleman's wife ever get off that jury,
however she will make it very troublesome
for the cook, with whom he is getting along
so well. But perhaps the story is a fiction.
Nevertheless, it might all be true under the
laws Of Wyoming, and the lesson remains.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-20

In the annals of medical science few
eases-and only few-are recorded where
women who bad passed the age of three
score years have given birth to children.
These occurrences are considered extraor-
binary, and always awaken a lively interest
among scientific men. In one of our ex-
changes we find the statement that lady
named Mrs. Betsy Hudson, living about six
miles north of Warren, Pennsylvania, on
the jamestown and Warren road, aged
sixty-fve years, presented her husband a
few days ago with healthy, bouncing baby.
This is one of the most remarkable instances
on record, and should receive the attention
of the medical fraternity.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-20
Shooting Stars.
The Richmond journal saws:

4 Inc richmond journal says:
During the last few evenings our globe
has been passing through a portion of the
celestial spaces in which those brilliant
bodies known as shooting stars abound.
Tuesday and Saturday evenings thew we're
in great numbers. We counted seventeen
in short time as we lay-upen deck of the
steamer Saturday evening, some of them of
great size and brillancy, moving rapidly
and leaving trains of light often visible
several seconds after they disappeared. In
some cases they divided into parts like the
fire balls of'a rocket
The precise origin of these bodies is in
volved ID much obscurity, but they seem to
be simply infiammable masses which concen-
trate and take fire like the wlll-o-wisps of
our swamps, shine for brief moment, and
speedily disappear. They abound in some
portions of space near which our planet
passes in its. annual round. About the
middle of November we. shall again ap-
proach one of these interesting regions OF
the stellar spaces, and we may then look
out for fine display of celestial fireworks
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-20

The following occurs in an editorial in
the Chicago Tribune: "The extent to
which these labor saving implements have
been introduced in agriculture we saw il
Illustrated day or two ago in Wisconsin. A
on his hands, and with an umbrella over
him, and, with as much comfort as if driv
ing buggy, he was cutting oats, the reaper
throwing them into regular and convenient
sheaves for binding and stacking. We re-
member the time when, twenty years ago,
we cut oats without any umbrella or gloves,
and let the grain lay where ii fell from she
scythe. Yet here was man with pair OF
horses in comparative comfort, doing more
in one day than twenty-five men could have
done by hand twenty years ago.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-20

senator -" The senator came, Just as
AN important vote was being put. Said Mr..
Tweed "Senator--,- i desire you TO vote.
in the negative on that question" Ger
tainly, SIR" said the legislator, ~ viii do so
if You wish it, and at once faithfully per-
formed the behests Of shis superior. An
other specimen of tactics is seen in the fol-
lowing:.-Just as prominent Republican
was about to cast a. vote against Tammany,
Tweed cried ont, 1.-TWO hundred and fifty
dollars to any one who. will bring Senator
into the cloak ROOM Some one
sprang forward, and told the senator that
he was wanted IN the cloak ROOM" and
made out such an urgent necessity that he
hurried out and lest his vote.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-20

London is excited over tale of frightfnl
cruelty to negro lad in the English postal
telegraph service. The boys regular hours
of work were from eight o'clock P. NJ 30
nine o'clock A. M. of each day; but these,
it was asserted, mad been extended by the
superintendent, and sometimes term OF
duty would continue uninterruptedly for
thirty-seven hours. The boy died, and %
general clamor arose for Parliamentary pro
ceedings looking to the abolition of slavery
in the English postal service. But the ao-
cused officers at once explained that neither
the boy in question nor any other person
had ever been required to work for an I'M,
reasonable length of time, but that he had
himself to death on odd Jobs.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-20
4 stroke Of Genius.

The Saratoga correspondent of the New
York Times tells this story: There is a
new story afoat here, and unless Joe Miller
has noticed it, it seems fresh incident in
human speculation. Lizzie A. and Gertie
B., two of the most beautiful girls of the
year, fixed their hopes on Henry D.,
grand part, from New York. Both the girls
are stylish, handsome, and rich, and the
favored swain was only hesitating in the
words of the old song
How happy could be with either,
Were t'other dear charmer away.
Both are girls of the period, and TO that
must be charged the story am to tell.
One afternoon Miss Lizzie and the young
gentleman walked through the park after
an extended stroll, during which much
love making went on, and while passing
through the halls of the Grand Union the
lady suddenly tottered and fell fainting
into the arms OF her attendant. 1t was
bold stroke, and victory for moment
seemed fastened there. Gertie soon heard
of this, and her fertile mind grew tired
with scheming. At last smile grew upon
her face. She owns the incest pony phaeton
in Saratoga, and the next day she invited
the gentleman to ride. He accepted and
met his fate. The well trained horse was
quietly going on his way, when suddenly
the wheel came off, and the pretty Gertie
lay fainting on the hard road. The terrified
Henry lifted her in his arms and bore her
to convenient farm house For two days
she refused to recover from the shock On
the third day the remorseful Henry, who
was constantly with her, could stand it no
longer. He surrendered; she recovered,
and soon there is to be wedding in high
life. Now comes the touch Of nature
Miss Lizzie forget her loss in admiration of
the grand coup detat, and has already con-
graduated her rival upon her brilliant vic
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-20

The anniversary of the birthday of Miss
Marie, daughter of Mr. j. B. Booth, lessee
OF the Boston Theatre, was commemorated
at the elegant residence of Mr.. Booth, in
Manchester. on Cape Ann. 1t was called
rustic fete." The festivities began at
twelve noon, and were continued until
twelve at midnight-twelve consecutive
hours. Refreshments during the entire pc
Rod were served under pavilion spread
upon the lawn near the house. In the eve
ming there was dance in the capacious
barn, the floor of which is as smooth as
many city ballroom. 1t was gayly decor
ated with flags and other material. The
guests numbered upward of one hundred.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-20
OPPORTUNITY.
BY MARY N. PRESCOTT.

She leaned out from the lattice
At the budding of the morn;
The sun was on the hill tops,
The dew was on the tholn;
The willful, climbing roses - .h
Above her wore a crown,
And crowned her the queen of maidens
As be came riding down.
He checked his horses gailop,
And fingered by the way,
Smiling aud gazing upon her,
Loath to 90 and loath to stay;
For he thought: Since the sweetto-morrow"
Waits on my delays,
Prithee why should sorrow
For a flower that blooms always. 81
where she blossoms surely can find her.
Or ever the season takes flight, -
Blushing and smiling behind her
Lattice, morning and night
Shall squander life's early hour,
Ere the dew is dry on the May,
In reaching my hand foE a flower
That may be plucked any dayP
So he passed. And the sunshine passed with him,
And the dew dried up on the thorn,
And the roses dropped all their petals
That had crowned her the queen at MORN
But once when his heart was tried,
And life of its glory seemed shorn,
He turned him again to her lattice.
But she and the roses were gonel
-Harper's Magazine for September.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-20
The Alabama State Journal saws:

nc aIdUdIIa NEUJe JOUTNUt says
We are informed by gentleman OF thus
city, who has received letter from HIM,
that Judge Busted says the charges OF ms
detection to the Republican party are taise
from beginning to end. He congratulateS
the Republicans of this county, and ex-
presses hearty wish for their success at
the approaching election. He also expresses
qualification at the selection OF the eandi-
dates for the county offices.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-20

According to the Turf Field and Farm,
there are over eleven million horses in the
United States. Illinois contains the largest
numer. ,346, 800, and Ohio comes next.
New York has zoo, 100, and stands fifth on
the list, being exceeded by Illinois, Ohio,
Pennsylvania and Indiana. Rhode Island
contains the smallest number 9l20.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-20
The Inner Life of Napoleon III.

1t was reported that he had amassed an
immense private fortune but the statement
was utterly unfounded He did not. Dor
row money of the Prussian staff at Sedan,
but his friends were not surprised to learn
that he was without means. On one occa-
sion he was urged to do like other sovereigns
and accumulate private fortune He said
that France would always, and without So
icitation, supply his wants. THAT is, sire,
soldiers pay and cigars at discretion"
The Emperor replied We'll, we must
stipulate for the cigars Funti est gloria
mu'adi, and you know we love glory" The
profusion of Napoleon was the reverse of
that which Sallust ascribes to Cataline. He
was careful about the fortunes of others,
and completely Indifferent to his own. This
lavish generosity was a fault, but fault
that can be readily cOndoned. 1t must not
be supposed, however, that the generosity
OF the Emperor was altogether indiscrimi-
nate. In matters of business he was eX-
ceedingly careful. An American gentleman
wanted the French government TO buy some
ocean steamers, and he obtained an inter
view with the Emperor. He told his majesty
that they were the fastest vessels in exist
ence. yes" was the reply, "but the Ameri-
cans would not sell me their fastest steam
ers unless they had faster vessels on the
stocks"
Napoleon was of mirthful and Joyous dis
position. At. the imperial private parties
the formal etiquette of the court was put
off, and those who attended these gather
ings testify to the prevailing hilarity. Games
were more in request than music, and the
Emperor was a prolific author of jeur d'esprit
and charades, humorous as well az witty.
To a foreigner-we do not remember
whether an Englishman or an American
who was at one of these ''tea parties" who
was evidently uneasy, the Emperor said,
Let us be happy. We are not on the stage
and there are no social distinctions in the
green room"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-20

An Arkansas paper says that four HIM
dred calves were shot out Of one herd dr.
ing the drive from Texas to Kansas last
month. All young calves are shot as soon
as they are born, so as to be got rid of and
allow the cows to be driven.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-20

'The old Governors House," at Salem,
Massachusetts,, is spoken of as ''again on
its travels" The Boston Transcript says:
Originally set up at Stage Point, Glou-
cester, by Commits party; in y1624, it was,
on their removal to Naumkeag, Shaken
ana noated up, and, being erected where it
has since stood, has served "a a residence
for Governors Roger Conant and John Endi-
colt, the latter receiving and entertaining
under its venerable roof-tree his successor
John Winthrop, on his arrival, with .venison
pasty and good ale,i and also as a tavern
and stage-house for many, many genera
tons. 1t is now moving east little, and
inc process exposes its oaken sills and
heavy studs"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-20

Once more whole year passes before we
enter Mrs. Iremaine's parlOr; but we start
oaeK IN surprise at seeing her again dressed
IN olacK; Yes, poor Tremaine is no more.
Only Few months after his marriage, a
shght cold, which he neglected. brought on
serious illness, which proved fatal, not
Wlthstandlng all the assiduous nursing and
delicate attentions of his truly deyofed
wife. ''ooU
Poor Ida was again left desolate and sad
the second time mourning the loss of a
tender and loving husband. Hers had in
deed been strange and eventful life
Mrs. Tremaine, allow me to introduce
yOn to friend of mine-Mr Henry Noel1
These words were uttered by Charles
Wood, cousin of Ida's, as he entered the
cheerfully Lighted parlor one evening. about
nine months after her husbands death. fol-
lowed by the same gentleman who, nearly
two years before, had called upon Mrs. lie
Grange. This person had become ac-
quainted with Wood through some business
transaction, and from him had requested an
introduction to Harry's widow.
Notwithstanding all Ida's affection, she
was still very beautiful. The deep black
she wore only set off to greater perfection
her clear and delicate compilations; the PEN
siveness lingering in her full hazel eyes
heightened her beauty, while her luxuriant
brown hair, from which several natural
ringlets always fell, and her sweet smile
were as captivating as ever. She appeared
10 perfect advantage this evening, as she
The New York herald., 1871-02-22
usHra STATES camaSsasfsy c,ysI
Charge ot Perjury.
Before Commissioner Shields.


Before Commissioner Shields! +
TIE United States rs Alexander Cffsta'dr.--Dc-
fendant had been charged with committing PERJURY
IN a bankruptcy case. he was arrested some time
since and released BAH of $4,000. His bail ran
out Yesterday he appeared before the Commits
sioner and renewed it TO appear for trial when
called.
Alleged CaGntereeiser.
TIE Uaited States James Harper.-The de-
fcndant. who keeps a liquor saloon at eos Green
street Jersey city, he'd fer examination by the
Commissioner charge OF having attempted TO
pass filty and twenty-five cent stamp upon sa-
loon keeper In Grand street, New York-one Juden--
in payment for drinks. II Is claimed that the de-
fendans, when arrested attempted 10 destroy other
bogus stamps which he had In his pocket.
Cigar Case.
Before Commissioner Davenport.
The United States rs Charles Eggefdtfg.-De-
Sen6ant cigar manufacturer and dealer in the
Bowery, has been held TO await the action Of the
Grand Jury on q charge OF having packed cigars Ia
boxes that had been previously used.
The New York herald., 1871-02-22
ANOTHER HORSE STEALING CASE.

Yesterday another horse thief, III the person OF q
young man named George Kelly, was brought befoDe
Justice Dixby, at the Yorkville Police Court The
facts IN this case are that on Monday night Kelly
went to the stables Of John Perry, between Sixth
and Seventh avenues in Fiftysixth street, and stoc
thererrom horse He was subsequently arrested
In Twentyeighth street and Third avonuc by oficer
ing the horse in his possession. Alter the
horse had been given back by the Court
Kelly, on the inexcusable ground that the beast
might have walked out or the stable OF its own ac-
cord and thus aged into the possession OF Kelly.
be proved, that the case was "compromiscdn--coIn-
pounding felony-by friends OF the prisoner.
who must have 'seen'' Perry. This is the only
method OF escape that thieves OF every class navc
when caught in the very act Of stealing, and the
'iittc gamen only too frequently succeeds In de-
feating the ends of justice. II would have served
Perry II mt n the Court had refused to give up The
horse unless the charge was sustained
The New York herald., 1871-02-22
ALLEGED BRIBERY AT THE Cysron HOUSE.

Suit to Recover Four Hundred thousand Dol.
lars.
Yesterday morning an important suit was coc.-
menced in the United States District Court before
Judge Blatchford and jury 1t is that OF the United
States vs.. Richard Baker, William G. Weld, Frede.
rick Baker and George ". Weld, trading in this city
under the firm name OF Weld g. Go.
On the 10th OF October 1858, the defendants i'm.
ported into New York from Manila, by the ship
Franklin, large quantity OF sugar, worth about
100000. An entry Of the goods was made at the
Custom House; but the government claim tnat this
entry was fraudulent, and did not, upon the face Of
II, represent the true value. 1t was made, a. the
government alleges for the purpose OF misleading
and deceiviLg the Collector OF the Doft. Not
on the part OF the United States that the
defendants brlbed the official wcigner at the
Custom House to give false return OF the weight OF
the sugar, which actually weighed 2 2s2, ,4a4 pounds
while the wegher returned the same as Weighing
only 2lI66l pounds. By this act, 1t is asserted
the part OF ihe gOvernnenG, that the sum OF $40O, 900
became lorIelted TO them, and they now bring this
action 10 recover that amount from the defendants
on the ground that the latter got the sugar throu g
The Custom House fraudulently weighed.
The answer OF the defendants Is q general denial
OF the main allegations put forward by the govern
ment.
The case was stated to the jury by Mr. Thomas
Smons, United States Assistant District Attorney,
the District Attorney In person, Mr.. Noah Davis,
being also present.
The delendanis' counsel are Mr.. Sidney Webster
ana Mr.. James - Craig. The case, which Will
occupy several days, was after somc little nrogress
MAD been made, adjourned to Thurgdays
The New York herald., 1871-02-22
SUPREME COgsT-clRsulT.
Suit Between Tive Sisters, Growing Out Of
.tcir Mothers VIII.
Before Judge Sutherland.

Suit Between Tive Sisters, Growing Out Of
YLcir Mothers VIII.
Before Judge Sutherland.
Sarah C. Rdtch rs Cara N. Ptn0uet.-The facts
connected with this suit having been fully given In
the HERALD in an action brought before the Supreme
Oourt Special Term it Is unnecessary to recapitu-
hate the entire details. The plaintiff and defendant
are sisters. and daughters of Dr. Hogan. who died
In this city several years since. Their mother who
survived her husband, died April 20, 1867.
There is a third daughter, but she has re-
used TO convent and Is no party to
the present proceedings, which are brought
hers giving and conveying the bulk OF her estate to
ihe defendant The property comprises real estate
on Madison avenue and IN Macdougal, Eleventh
street and other streets OF the ciIy the whole con-
shutting valuable estate. Nothing whatever was
given 10 the plantiff. IL is claimed on behaf Of the
plaintiff that the win and deed were procured
aeiendaDt and her husband, Dr. PlngEet, with
whom she lived several years prior TO her death. Mr.
Roswell ID. Hatch, the well known lawyer, is hus-
band OF the plaintiff, and, alter the death OF DR..
Hogan, had charge Of the estate for several
years, and under his management, 1t is
claimed, raised 1t from condition OF mere
quite mixed up case, and the trial, which began
yesterday, promises TO be one OF unusual interest
as well as length. The Court sat TIL live z. NJ
listening TO the opening of the case by the plaintiffs
counsel ex-Judge Cowles, with whom are also asso-
ciated Mr. Edwards Pierrepont and Mr.. Stoughton.
Ihere is goody array OF counsel on the other side,
including the Coudert Brothers and Messrs Stew.
art, Lane Thomas.
Superintendent Paid for Services.
Wiison Us. McLeon d Lfnts.-In this case, tile par
uoulars OF which were reported yesterday, being
suit 10 $4,000 for alleged services In superin-
tending ps construction Of two steamers for the de-
PENDANTS, the jury gave verdict yesterday for the
palntl The verdict was for s., ,910, covering inte
rest and costs