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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-09-15

lFrOm the San Antonio Express.
The New Orleans REPUBLICAN Of Sep
tember |, contains a highly laudatory ar
tlcle on the appointment of this gentleman
to succeed Mr.. Boyee to the honorable and
important office of Secretary of State.
Without assuming to pass upon the
alleged improper and illegal conduct of his
predecessor, we cannot refrain from uniting
with the REPUBLICAN in cOngratulating the
Governor and people Of Louisiana upon the
acquisition of SO worthy person as General
Heron. to the administration OF tie re-
sponsible duties Of Secretary of State.
1t was our good fortune to have known
General Heron in the zenith of his mill
tary fame, when he commanded one of the
finest divisions Of General Grants army at
Vicksburg He was then considered one of
the most skillful, reliable and bravest.
though youngest, major generals in that
large and victorious army. We witnessed
the ability displayed by him as a soldier
successfully transferred to civil life. in the
capacity Of one Of the leading merchants
of New Orleans, and subsequent into the
civil service as United States marshal of
Louisiana, in which capacity he won the
respect and confidence Of the entire COM
munity. of all politics, throughout the
State. until unwisely removed to give place
to the present incompetent blunderer of
the CustOmhouse shame-Packard. Gen
erai Heron brings rare scholarly and ex-
ecutive accomplishments into his new posi-
ton. which will be better appreciated the
longer they are exercised. Governor War
moth. like General Grant, seems to possess
IN an eminent degree the important gift of
Judgment in the selection of good men.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-09-15

The death Of A. jackson Wagner will be
felt among large circle of friends who will
sadly miss his genial companionship. A
great soul has joined .the inrumerable
caravan" A warm heart has ceased to
beat. But his death was not unexpected.
For some time the pallor OF his last illness
Swallowed his face, though it could not dim
his kindly expression and long before his
final sickness his friends felt that his days
were numbered. The son of Peter K. Wac-
ner, staunch Democrat of the old school.
Jacks habits acquired from his father were
OF a sociable nature, which he kent ND
during his life. For one who sought no
prominence, he was probably the widest
known of all for his gentlemanly Qualities.
He was writer Of no mean merit-his
effusions being humorous. and ALWAYS
written in kindly vein. His last news
paper connection was with the New Or
leans Crescent at the time Of its suspension.
and when his death occurred he was a
clerk of the Fourth District Court.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-09-15
Important to Boiler inspectors.

This is special to the St. Louis Repa5-
nc0n:
WASHINGTON, September 1.-THE ques-
tion having been raised whether boilers on
river steamers shall be required to remove
the mud and sediment from all parts Of the
boilers when they are under pressure of
steam, under the provisions of section
eleven, act Of February %, 1871; the treas
ury department decides that the section of
the law referred to applies to the boilers Of
all steame rs. and nothing appears in subse-
steamers from its operations; excepting
foreign vessels, public vessels of the United
States, and vessels propelled IN whole or in
part by steam for navigating canals. In
spectOrs Of steamboats, will therefore govern
themselves accordingly.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-09-15
NEW YORK.
Union Torpedo Works Exploded-lAr.
rivals - Governments Heavy More
Tamuany Accounts.

TamMany Accounts.
New YORK, September 1.-THE Union
torpedo works, near Fulton street, exploded.
Six We're killed and seven or eight wounded.
and the building shattered. Three employees
were mangled beyond recognition. The
explosion t.sl, was caused by dropping a box
Just brought up on a truck. The truck.
horses and driver were blown nearly to
atoms. The wounded are horribly mutilated
The business was carried on in direct VIOLA
ton OF law
Arrived: Columbia, Moro Castle Bremen
and South Carolina.
Money easy. Sterling tirmer at SIS Sh.
Gold ll39s. Governments are rather
heavy; fve-twenties of 1862 ll5. Ten
nessees 73l., new 73ls; Virriuias 63. new
69l2; Louisianas 65, new 60, levee skies y,
elshts 81; Alabama eights 100, tives Is:
Georgia SKIES 81, sevens 81; North Caro-
llnas 42as, new "a; South Carolinas &c. new
574.
Surrogate Hutchings has decided in favo1
OF a commissioner to be sent to France TO
take testimony as to the alleged existence
OF heirs OF Louis Bonard, otherwise Charles
Marin Bonard, French convict, as is as
serted on the part of the contestants
Meanwhile the hearing Of the case will pro-
ceed here.
The bondsmen of Norton, defaulting post
officer, had private meeting. The settle
ment of the matter was referred to ex-Post-
master Wakeman.
The negotiations for new combinations O:
New York officials make no progress.
Connolly to-day, in connection with Mavor
Hall, signed a warrant for $4,000 to pay
laborers.
Connolly's friends say he will not resign;
certainly not until Judge Barnard has dc,
cided the injunction matter.
Governments opened rather heavy, and
have been dull all day. Skies of 1881, llSh;
ivetwenties of 1862, lis; Gas. lis; G5s Il5,
new new ll3%; 67s GSs ll4l4; tentorties,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-09-15
Calcasieu Sulphur Mines.

Mr.. A. Granet, engineer in chief of the
Caleasleu sulphur mines, arrived from Eu-
rope few days since, and left yesterday
morning for Calcasieu. accompanied by Mr..
Bonneval, secretary of the company. Mr..
Granet brought with him from France two
engineers formerly in the employ of Mr..
Chaudron. the inventor of the iron circular
shaft. and were recommended by him to
the Calcasieu Sulphur and Mining Com
panv. who at once engaged their services
and sent them out to the mines
Mr.. Granet selected, while in Europe. all
the materials, tools, castings and engines
required by the company. part Of which
are completed and are on the way now. the
balance soon to follow. He expresses the
utmost confidence in the success of the on.
terprise. Mr.. Chaudron, with whom he
has consulted, assures him of complete sue
cess. 1t being the first circular iron shaft
sunk down into a mine in this country. upon
the plan Of Messrs. Kind & Chaudron.
those gentlemen have generously given
their advice and assistance in the matter
and feel an interest that their invention. so
wonderfully successfully in Europe. should
not be made failure when tried on this
side of the Atlantic.
The company is vigorously pushing on
the work. They have procured the best
mining machinery tnat is now made. have
secured the best of engineering talent, and
have plenty Of means at their command.
We predict that it will not be long before
Louisiana will add to her valuable exports
the expectation of sulphur.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-09-15
Debt of New York City.

We publish the following dispatch for
the special benefit of our Democratic read
ers who rail against Republican extraya a.
gance:-
New YORK, September 12.-The Times
says it is now stated, on the authority Of
the Hon. Robert B. Roosevelt. the Demo
cratic member of Congress from the fourth
district of this city, that the debt of the
city of New York is not less than 5000, ,OOO.-
600, or more than eighteen and half per
cent of the assessed valuation Of its prop
erty, and twenty-six per cent Of the assessed
valuation of it's real estate, which is the
only part that can be counted on to pay the
debt. OF this enormous burden, more than
S!t3, oOe 600, or over four -ffths, has been
added since January l, 1869, under the ad-
Of the ring.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-09-15
MARYLAND REPUBLICANS.
Their State Convention and Resolutie

Their State Convention and Resolutions
BALTIMORE, September l2-The Kepub
llcan State convention, for nominating a
candidate tor governor and other officers,
met here to-day. All the counties, except
Talbot, were represented. Among the dele
gates were about twenty. colored men.
Judge Weisel was chosen chairman and G..
G. Fulton, of the american, and others.
vice presidents. Jacob Tome, Of Cecil, was,
by reclamation, nominated for governor;
Alex. Randall, of Annapolis, for attorney
general, and Lawrence j. Brengle, of Fred
erick, for State controller. Resolutions
from the committee were then read and
unanimously adopted.
They sustained the administration, com
mending its faithful execution Of the laws,
its general honesty and efficiency of the
public service, the rapid decrease of the
public debt and taxation, and recommend
the denomination of Grant Resolutions de-
nouncing the principles and practices Of the.
Democratic party and favOring the civil
service reform were adopted, while one fa-
voring the annexation of San Domingo was
laid on the table by vote Of So to 46, after
an exciting debate. Postmaster General
CresweH was present and made an address
strongly sustaining the administration, and
the convention passed a resolution com.
mendlng his administration of affairs of the
POstoffice Department. The following is
the resolution on Tammany:
ResOtced, That the recent conduct Of the
Tammany Democracy of New York shows
that large part Of the adherents are not
even true to the time -honored principle, of
religious freedom, and to this added the
astounding extravaganza and corruption
recently exposed on the part of the Demo
cratic government Of New York, showing
how unfit this divided and, to great ex-
tent, corrupt organization ia to govern a
country saved by loyal blood and preserved
in peace by the great party Of liberty.
Jacob Tome, Republican candidate for
Governor of Maryland, is a resident of Port
Deposit, Cecil county: is the president of
two banks and Of half dozen steamboat
and manufacturing companies; has built
two churches and schoolhouse in Port
Deposit with his own money, and is a
friend to the poor Of the town and county.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-09-15
Adverse Balance of Trade.

BY an official transcript from the Treas
ury Department books, it appears that our
imports Of merchandise for the last fiscal
year exceeded the exports by more than
ninety-one millions of dollars, and that in
addition to this change of commodities,
sixty-two and half millions of specie were
sent abroad, over and above the imports of
the bullion, which must necessarily be
added TO the adverse balance of trade; so
that all the cotton, breadstuffs, tobacco,
petroleum, pork, bacon, cheese, firearms
and other productions of the soil and man
uiactories. which were exported last year,
did not reach within ninety one millions of
the foreign fabrics that were imported. In
two years balance has been created
against the United States, including specie,
OF two hundred and thirty millions.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-09-15
Confidence Game.
The Mobile Tribune of Thursday saws.

1he Mobile Tribune OF Thursday saws:
An old and well known confidence game
was yesterday played upon negro named
Elias l.. Chapman, who, it appears. has
been in correspondence with swindling
firm in New York, and had ordered them to
send on to him some of their bogus money.
or something else. The package came, and
the &C. .. D. charges were $lO5. Not
having the money, Chapman went to Mr.
Ashe. and upon representing 10 him that he
had valuable &c. 0. D." package at the
express asked for the loan Of the money.
which was handed to him.
Upon opening the box it was found to
contain nothing but sawdust, and Mr.. Asbe
had the negro arrested. He showed, how
ever. that he had been badly victimized,
and we understand the case will be with
drawn. The express agent was immedi-
ately notified Of the occurrence, and there
is 40 doubt that the money will be returned
to its righttul owner. It is astonishing,
despite the warnings they have so often re-
ceived. that persons will be 'gulled' nv
these swindling concerns. In this case the
victim was an ignorant negro. but we un-
derstand that many white persons and well
informed, too have been likewise treated
OF numerous occasions.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-09-15
5

| was from this judgment Of mine that l I'M
derstood you desired to appeal to four dis.
interested persons who would either affirm
or reverse it. But by your letter of TODAY !
learn that it is not to an impartial examina.
ton of witnesses and the facts that you de-
sire to submit the question OF veracity, but
to another tribunal.
In case l refuse ian apology or retrac-
tion,'' which you say is absolutely neces-
sary," l must accord you, in the absence
thereof, such and adjustment as usually
obtained among gentlemen This means, l
suppose, apologize. retraci or .fyht. l do not
see how can very well retract or apologize
If l had offended you by accident, or in
moment Of excitement, said something
unjust or improper, might very properly'
and / have no doubt would, retract it or
apologize for it, but the statement made
in my card Of the eighth instant that your
allegation relative to the NicOlson pave
ment matter was "wilful and malicious
falsehOOd." was not made in a moment of
excitement, but after you had published it
in the New Orleans Times almost month
ago, and it had been repeated by Mr..
Speaker Carter and Lieutenant Governor
Dunn on your authority, and after learned
that l could prove to the satisfaction of
everybody by witnesses Of unimpeachable
yeracity that it was "a willful and mali
cious falsehOOG.''
As to the alternative which is understood
10 be to fight you, you knew when you
made 1t could not accept it,and ascertained
the fact by inquiry Of my personal friends
from whom you elected the information
that l would not. l refuse to accept this
new tribunal to which you invite me for
several reasons
l. If | should accept it and go out with
YOU to fight. when we returned, whether
dead or alive, the question Of veracity
would still he unsettled. If you were to
kill me 1t would not prove that l stated a
falsehood. Or that you told the truth or
vice versa.
,. The civilization Of the day condemns
as barbarOus and Immoral the practice of
dueiEng. and it can only be excused or
palliated when there is no other possible
means OF vindicatins ones honor
. As chief magistrate O.; this great COM
l am charged with the faithful
execution of the Jaws, and my oath of
office, however much ! might be irritated
with you, and desire this mode Of settle !
ment, would prevent me from indulging
in it.
In conclusion, / re-affirm my willingness to |
submit the question between us to the de- |
cision of impartial persons selected as be- |
fore indicated, or to the courts of the State,
whose doors are always opened at the knock |
II men fancying themselves suffering from |
honor.
Very respectfully, your obedient ser
rant. H. c. WAKMOTH
To }. A. Walsh, ESQ.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-09-15
NARKETS.
Domestic Markets.

New YORK. September II. - Cotton
steady; uplands q sc; Orleans Il lsc Flour
active. Whisky 92isc. Wheat shade
trmer; winter red and Western 81 55 q SIS.
Corn trmer, y a 72lec. Pork a shade easier.
$l3 374 0l3 50. Lard lower and active:
kettle 9asc. Freights firm. Sales for the
future in cotton to-day 5000 bales: Septem.
Der 2olsc: October 1875 a l9ac; November
l91s 1880 December 1919 q l95sc: Jannarv
l9s.c; February 1890; March 1850; April
2o1sc. Coffee very firm; Rio quoted at Is
!Sc. Sugar'du and easier; fair to good re-
timing quoted at 9k 094sc; Cuba 81 a9s.c.
Mclasses dull. Beet, 81 I'll for plain mess,
I'll q IA for extra mess, NN'
C1Sc!NSArI. September l4.-Flour firm.
Corn higher, 53c. Pork steady, $i2 50. Lard
sc; Bacon, demand light; shoulders 64 06as;
sides 71s al SO, but No higher asked ali
round: Whisky 9Oc.
ST. LOUIS, September 14-Flour firm.
Corn scarce, higher. Whisky S9c. Mess pork
pig 50013 Bacon firm; jobbing and order
~ ~v1u~vv
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-09-15
VERSAILLES.

The Conference Between Germany and
France-C0ncessions.
VERSAILLES, September l4-A conference
regarding customs is progressing between
Germany and France. It is thought con.
cessions will secure the evacuation Of all
but six French departments.
In the Assembly to-day General Decissey
stated that two additional court martials
for the trial OF communists shortly be ap-
pointed. He said there are now but one
hundred and ffty-two judges to examine
the cases Of 80, 900 prisoners, including seven
hundred and fifty convicts. Even with the
probably obliged to release 1850 of the
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-09-15
LONDON.

An american Brig Goes Down With
All On Board-Decrease Of Bullion,
LONDON, September l4.-An unknown
American brig foundered Off Lands End.
All lost.
Bullion has decreased over a half million
pounds.
One case Of cholera at Newcastle.
krupp, the great Prussian gun founder
and inventor, is residing at Torquay. This
fact ls regarded by newspapers as signiti-
cant.
The details of a project for the issue of
new loan Of the city OF Paris, amounting to
3'o,ooo, ooo OF francs, is published this after
noon.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-09-15

The demise Of Senator L. w. Pierce
creates two vacancies in public of,;ces-one
being that of director in the City School
Board, and the other that of State Senator.
The first will be filed by appointment by
the State Board of Public Education and
the other by an election to be ordered by
the Governor.
General Heron and Mr.. Charles E. In
gals, secretary OF the Department of
Assessments, are prominently spoken Of as
suitable successors.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-09-15

A little girl with baske: of eggs went
into a.country store, and pitching her voice
to high key, astonished the store man
with "Auntbetsyabernathe ntsthewuthof
theseinalummather" After repeated efforts
the girl made him understand that "Aunt
Betsy Alternately wanted the worth of these
in alum and madden
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-09-15

1t is always safe to be polite to ladies'.
An incident of the late railroad smashup
near Boston proves it. A gentleman of that
city gave up his seat in the last car of the
Beverly train to lady, and passed for
ward. The lady was killed and the gentle
man was unhurt
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-09-15

prisoners without trial, as it is impossible to
sentence more than one hundred monthly.
conference. composed of Count de Re
musat and NJ. Pouyer-Q Quertier respecting
france, and Herr Won Arnim and Count
hel7os respecting Germany, is now being
neid III TINS city, for the settlement of the
Alsatian customs question. Il is honed the
conferrers will be able to arrange for the
evacuation Of all the departments except
six by means OF customs concessions.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-09-15
LISBON.

Arrival and Departure Of Eugeuie.
LISBON, September 1.-THE Empress
Eugene arrived to-day from London, and
was visited by the King and Queen of Portu-
gal. and soon afterward left by rail for
Madrid.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-09-15

Indications are that Governor Parham's
majority in Maine will be nearly ll,0O0.
His exact official majority last year was
S23S, the net Republican gain being, there
fore, nearly 1000 over that of Last year.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-09-15
MONTREAL.
The Boat Race.

MONTREAL, September l4.-The time of
the race was thirty-rhree minutes and ten
seconds. Both the English crews led but
went three hundred yards beyond the turn
ing buoys before discovering their mistake.
They claim the Ouoys were changed during
the night.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-09-15

Collector Casey and Speaker Carter
passed through Galveston and Houston
three or four days ago, on their way to Aus
tin, Texas.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-09-15
The Temperature.

Yesterday the Thermometer at Louis
Frigerios, No 50 Chartres street, stood as
follows: A. NJ, So; ? P. NJ. 81: 6P.
NJ 24o
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-09-15

THE GAS OF THE AGE
The New Orleans HyGr0.Carbon Gas.
light Company.

This company has just completed a series OF
scientific experiments in the production OF Hydro.
Carbon Gas by "Slopers patents" and can strongly
recommend these machines as the simplest,
cheapest and most substantial gas machines ever
offered to the public producing gas five times
the Eliminating power Of city gas, and at much
less cost. For churches, halls, sugar-houses and
country towns this machine can not be surpassed.
Orders for machines left at the cempany's office,
No. CarOndelet street, New Orleans, or with
Nessrs. Jockush Co., bankers Galveston, Texas
viii neet with prompt attention.
J. NJ. WAGNER President.
EESEY STERN, Secretary ani Treasurer.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-09-15
WANTED.

"ANTED-A WELL EDUCATED GERMAN
could be useful in the family circle. Speaks re-
fined and correct German; speaks also French and
English nuently. Is good hOusekeeper and man
ager Address Mrs. Norris, Magazine street. cor
Fer ST. Joseph. sec
WANTED-ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND MEN,
w women and children afflicted with the follow.
Ing diseases: Dyspepsia. diarrhea, bilious and
spirits, etc; to be cured by the celebrated Pey.
chaud's Bitters. Price, 81 a bottle.
ap3o Su We Fr ly
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-09-15
FOR SALE.

DAY ST. LOUIS LOTS FOR SALE-THE
- whole tract of forty lots Of ground on Nichol-
SOB avenue, Bay ST. Louis. a single lot, to suit
purchasers. Prices and terms reasonable. Apply
to n. H. THOMAS CO., No. 81 Car0ndelet street.
seq 6.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-09-15

EOR RENT.-THE UPPER PART OF BUILD.
Il ing No. CarOndelet street, between Canal
and Common streets, containing twenty-five
rooms suitable either for club or large boarding
house. Apply to Office No. 9. Caller Court. sel4
ELEGANT ROOMS-FuRNISHED-W OR
T. without board in that pleasant residence No.
212 CarOndelet street. Suites Of rooms for fani-
lee. # desired. se86t
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-09-15
MISCELLANEOUS

MISCELLANEOUS
SUGAK PLANTERS TAKE NOTICE {:
JOrdaD's Sulphur Fumigat0rs.
This is the best apparatus for applying fumes of
suPlur 70 cane Juice. To be had from
THOMAS b. BODLEY,
No. 8 Perdido street,
New Orleans.
BAYOU BARRATARIA. August II, 1871.
Thomas 3. Bodley:
We have used one of JORDAN'S SULPHUR FUMI-
GATORS at our sugar house during the past three
seasons, and find it in every respect excellent
machine for the purpose.
sells l5td 2tw DROUET BROTHERS.
NAS........!.... GAS. GAS.
The best and cheapest gas in the city can be had
BY applying at No. So Camp street, to
W. B. BOWMAN
Agent Fairbanks Scale ana Cotton Beams
Fairbanks Co. the authorized agents for
furnishing all the the custOmhouses, pOstOftces
and al public buildings connected with the United
States. with scales which is satisfactory evidence
that they are the standard for the United States.
Southern Agency at No. SO Camp street.
aus 3m ". 3. BOWMAN Agent.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-09-15
FOR RENT,

NOR RENT-THE DESIRABLE TWO.STORY
Il residence No. I59 Calliope street. well adapted
for families conveniently located; terms moder-
ate Apply to Lock-bex No. lo0, New Orleans
PostOffice. sel5tf
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-09-15

[0oNIuGuED on HIoRTH PAoI I
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-09-15
COMMISSION.

With counsel in the City Of Washington for the
prosecution Of .clAims against. the United States
nnder tho late oct Of Congre1A
Address Warrington, District Columbia, No.
l113 I street. corner Of Fifteenth.
lp1s 'oAS Il. q. PARKER