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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-03
NOTICE.
DEPARTMENT OF IMPROVEMENTS, CITY HALL I
New Orleans July 81, 1871.

DEPARTMENT OF IMPROVEMENTS CITY HALL
New Orleans, July 81, 1871. !
mo. Standardization Series
Resolved In accordance with section ten, act
forty-eght, approved March IL. 1871, notice is
hereby given of the intention of the city of New
Orleans to pave with square block stone the streets
hereinafter named, and the streets lying within
the boundaries hereinafter set forth, viz Canal
street, from the terminus of the present pavement
borne street. Delord street, from Rampant TO Clai-
borne street, Rampant street. from Julia to Qelord
street. Boundaries: Canal street, Tchoupitoulas
street, Terpsiehore street and the levee, in the
First District; Canal street, Peters Old Levee
street, st. Peter street and the levee, in the
Second District.
Adopted by the Council of the city of New Or
leans, July Is, 1871.
Yeas: COckrem, Shaw, Delassize Reinick Lewis
Walton, BOnzano.
BENZ F. FLANDERS. Mayor.
true copy:
H. CONQUEST CLARKE Secretary. iy28 lot
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is rotten, partly fallen, hanging against a
lamp post. An awning corner of Fulton
and Julia streets is in such condition that
it will soon tumble. These points are in
teresting to coroners and lawyers, as these
gentlemen see business there in violent
deaths and extensive litigation.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-03
SALE OF PUBLIC PROPERTY.

OFFICE DEPOT QUARTERMAsrER,)
Corner Camp and South streets,
New Orleans, La, July Is, l8Il.)
WILL BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION ON FRI
w DAY, August IS 1871 at yicksburg Press, cor
ner OF Calliope and Front Levee streets, In TINS
city - .
large variety of new and servieeable CLOTH
not required for issue consisting in part OF coats
shirts trousers, drawers, jackets. stockings caps,
flies, hatchets etc; floats, drays, harness. chains
axles, anchors, nails locks, oils, paints, gum pack
ing, spun yarn talow, lead pipe, blackmiths', car
penters', wheewrights' tools and materials.
Terms-Cash.
Sale to commence at IL A. NJ
JAMES BELGER
! jy26 ct Quartermaster United States Army.
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TNCONFIRMED LAND CLAIMS.

UNITED STATES CONSOLIDATED LAND OEFIcE
District OF Louisiana, ,
New Orleans, July "a, 1911 )
TITO ALL WHO 1T MAY CONCERN--APPLICATION
Il having been made this day to this Office to en-
ter public land, under the homestead act of May
20, 1862 and the acts amending it, ahomestead con-
tanning % l7l00 in fractional section thirty,
township thirteen, south of range twenty four
east, and fractional section two, in township thir
teen south of range twenty five east, in the south
eastern land district of Louisiana, about FIVE
miles from the town of Algiers, Louisiana, fronting
on the Mississippi river, and bounded on the west
by lands confirmed to sBsrthelmey JOurdain,
Pierre Jourdain and Manuel Hod, and on the east
by lands confirmed to Louis Bernoudy, and is
known on the records of this OFF ce as the uneon-
frmed claim of the representatives of Thomas
Ramos, deceased
All persons interested in said claim are notified
conformably to general instructions from the Com
missioner of the General Land Office, to appear at
this Office personally by counsel, with their
witnesses and other testimony, on MONDAY,
the twenty eighth day of August, 1871, at 10 NJ,
to show cause why said entry should not be al
lowed.
CHARLES BARNARD Register.
iv25 1t law w r. HYATT, Receiver
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-03

BUCKETs.--A monument of buckets was
left standing on the banquette in front of a
Magazine street store Tuesday night, in
viting thieves to steal. Fortunately, a
policeman suspected them, and took the
stock to prison on charge of vagrancy. If
merchants will leave their stocks out as a
temptation, they must not grumble If they
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-03

Robbers find mischief even five miles
above Carrollton. One of the tribe made
an unwelcome visit to the dwelling of Mrs.
Waggsman, and stole some silverware. In
the morning sorrel horse was found in
front of the residence, saddled and bridled.
On the saddle hung polceman's club
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-03

Notice Of ElectiOn.-In pursuance to the call
of the Republican State Central Executive Com
mittee, notice is hereby given that election will
be held at the club room of the Mother Ward Club
of the Eleventh Ward, Sixth street, between st.
David and st. Patrick streets, on MONDAY, August
1871, for delegates and alternates to represent
said ward in the State Convention to be held
August 8, 1871. The commissioners of election will
open the polls at Il NJ. and close them at P. NJ.
sufficient number of sergea nts alarms will be in at
tendance to preserve order and protect the hts
of voters. E. WILLIAMS, President.
RADFoRD R. DAVIS, Secretary.
New Orleans, July 20, 1871. jy30 6t*
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MAYoRALTY OF NEW ORLEANS, I
City Hall, August 2, 1871. )

MAYoRALTY OF NEW ORLEANS,
City Hall August 2 1871. )
mo. e98-Adminstration Series
Resolved, That in order TO correct double as
sessnent for 1870, the Administrator OF Public
Accounts is hereby authorized to cancel the
ment of five thousand dollars capital against
Pablo Gelpi, in square fifty, eighth assessment
district, the tax having been paid on the same
amount in square twenty in the same district.
Adopted by the Council of the city OF New Or
leans, August /, 1871. -.
true copy
H. CoNQUEsr CLARKE. Secretary. aus 1t
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-03

CRIMINAL COURTROOM Mclaughlin, in
dicted for shooting with intent to commit
murder, withdrew his plea of not guilty,
and pleaded guilty to assault with dan
gerous weapon.
The State vs. L. H. Church, for assault
and battery, and the State VS.. John Girls;
for larceny, was continued indefinitely.
William Hartman. charged with assault
and battery on lad named John Burke, was
acquitted by a jury.
Isaac HILL indicted for larceny, was tried
and found guilty.
In the case of John Lee, indicted for
wounding less than mayhem and for as
sault and battery, the accused failing to ap-
pear, his bond, with John Crowley as surety,
was declared forfeited.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-03

A DUEL.-A duel with swords was
fought yesterday in the rear of this city,
but the interested parties succeeded In
keeping the matter quite secret. One Of
the principals is a broker, native of New
Orleans; the other Frenchman. The
latter was wounded in the sword arm and
shoulder.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-03
MAYORALTY OF NEW ORLEANS, |
City Hall, August 2, 1871.

MAYoRALTY OF NEW ORLEANS,
City Hail. August 2, 1871.
mo- Standardization Series.l
Resolved, That the Administrator of Public Ac
counts be and he is hereby authorized to reduce
the assessment of 1870, on real estate owned by
Mrs. E. Logan, in square No. 3d. eleventh assess.
ment district (tax bill No. 1859, from eight thou
sand dollars to seven thousand dollars; said amount
ments as the correct assessment at the time the
rolls were revised.
Adopted by the Council of the city of New Or
leans, August /, 1871. -
BENZ. F. FLANDERS, Mayor
true copy:
H. CoSQUHsF CLARKE Secretary aus 1t
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-03

MAYoRALTY OF New ORLEANS,
City Hail. August 2, 1871. )
mo. 999-Administration Series.
Resolved, That the Administrator of Public Ae-
counts is hereby authorized to cancel tax bill No.
81 for 1870 against Widow FRANCOIS Baconny, the
same being for a double assessment on real estate
in square No. 1888, sixth assessment district.
Adopted by the Council of the city OF New Or
leans, August |, 1871.
BENZ. F. FLANDERS, Mayor.
true copy:
H CoSoURsr CLARKE Secretary au3 1t
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-03

~ nun u III 1Hi MI o, 81
l87l.-Te the Republicans of the Ninth Ward:
In pursuance of call issued by the State Central
Executive Committee an election will be held in
two delegates TO the State Convention to assemble
ON the ninth of August, 1871. The poll will be open
at the Wigwam, on Congress street, between
Dauphine and Burgundy streets from three to eight
o'clock P. NJ
All Republicans of the ninth ward, not enrolled
as members on the roll, will be pt rmtted to vote
or presenting their registration papers.
The following are the duly appointed Commits
sioners of Election: Charles LOchbruner Alfred
Jones' Alexander johnson. Clerks-John Edwards
and E. W. Paul.
WILLIAM c. KINSELLA,
President Ninth Ward Radical Republican Mother
Club. ..t s.. ..... ....
CHARLES LoCHBRUNER, Secretary. jy30 st
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-03

MIsDIREcTED observation-disclosures night
recently, gentleman, whose name is best
known to himself, ate freely of cold pud-
ding, which flew to his head as strongly as
if it had been liquid out of black bottle.
His companions were quite as jolly as he,
but are older in practice at the Char"
About midnight he slipped off from his COM
panions, intending to start for home. By
devious route he reached Clay statue, and
inquired for his car. A joker noticed his
condition, and directed him to the starters
little house. In he went, dropped ticket
through the window, sat down, and was
soon fast asleep. He remained there until
morning, occasionally dreaming that the
car was terrible long time reaching the
depot Out of regard for his fair reputa-
ton. we must omit his name, although the
circumstance seems tolerably well known
among his acquaintance. However, the
joke is good enough to relate, and is strictly
true
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-03
THE DAILY EEPUBLICAN

NAY be had of the following dealers:
George Ellis, opposite the Postofice.
A. Simon, No. "a Exchange Alley.
C. C. Haley, No 10 Commercial Place.
C. G. D. HOLE, No. 81 Exchange Place.
James Ennis, Pontchartrain Railroad
Depot, Third District; also, at Depot foot
of Lafayette Street, First District.
Nv. Long, corner of Love and Enghien
Streets, Third District.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-03

MAYoRALTY OF NEW ORLEANS,
City Hall, August 2, 1871. 5
mo- Standardization Series.
Resolved That in order 10 correct error made
in locating certain Improvements in square 3l3,
seventh assessment district, the Administrator of
Public Accounts is hereby authorized TO reduce
the assessment for 1870 against ]. Jules DAqun, on
a vacant lot in said square from twenty-five hun
dred dollars to eight hundred dollars.
Adopted by the Council OF the city of New Or
leans, August l, 1871.
BENZ. F. FLANDERS, Mayor.
A true copy:
H. CONQUEST CLARKE Secretary. au3 1t
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-03

KLEPToMANIA DUMMY.-This queer man,
whose proper name is unknown to most
people, is in tight place, called the Parish
Prison, where he is lodged, because w. I'll.
billiard, of Tangipahoa, lost one hundred
and forty cherished dollars. Now it is
broadly asserted that Dummy stole the
money in four languages, which he emphatl-
-cally denies by motions on his fingers, but
he admits that he is fugitive from an
outraged justice, because he was never
religious man. An officer of the burg of
Tangipahoa will to-day arrive and seize
Dummy's wilted collar.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-03
MAYORALTy OF NEW ORLEANS, I
City Hall, August D, 1871. )

MAYORALTy OF NEW ORLEANS, /
City Hall, August D, 1871.
mo- Observation-Disclosures Series.
WHEREAS, In order to render the levees accessi-
BILE for the purposes of commerce, and to relieve
the woodwork of the wharves of the burden of ac-
cumulated freight during the busy season, it is
necessary that the batture should be put in better
condition than at present. therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Administrator of Improve
ments be and is hereby requested to ascertain and
report to the Council, the amount of shells neces
sary to shell the batture from Canal street to st.
Joseph street, also. to furnish an estimate of the
cost of purchase of such amount of shells.
Adopted by the Council of the City of New Or
leans, August l. 1871.
BENZ. F. FLANDERS, Mayor.
true copy;
II. CONQUEST CLARKE, Secretary aus 1t
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Notice of Election.-Ha

Notice of Election Algers Radical Re-
publican Mother Club, July 20, l87l.-In accord
ance with call of the State Executive Committee,
an election for three delegates from the Fifteenth
Ward to the State Convention will be held MON
DAY, the seventh of August. To facilitate voting
three polls will be opened from six O'Clock A. NJ. to
six O'Clock P. NJ, at the following places:
Poll No. 1-Courthouse Algiers.
Poll No. 2-Madam COrets, Cutoff.
Poll No. 3-Stanton's Plantation.
Attest B. BUCHANAN, President.
c.. AMKs, Secretary. jy3O Ct
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-03

A woman died at No. 81 Franklin street,
last evening, and it was rumored that she
had been poisoned purposely, but the rumor
needs confirmation. Coroner Creagh will
hold an inquest this morning.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-03

FIREMEN, TAKE NoTIcE-Ringing the
Bells.-On and after the fifth instant the
city bells will sound two bells at noon and
four at one o'clock p. NJ. This excellent
change was made on motion of Police Com
missioner Badly, hoping thereby to render
service to thousands of mechanics who
quit work at twelve and resume at one
o'clock. Heretofore, the bells were not
tapped at one o'clock. On and after the
date mentioned the bells will be sounded as
follows: Two taps at A. NJ, two taps at
noon, four taps at / p. NJ, and nine taps at
9 p NJ. This will divide off the spaces fair
ly, giving laborers due notice of working
hours, and all citizens can regulate their
timepieces as often as they are out of order.
Firemen and others will take notice of the
change, not making mistakes, thinking of
fire alarm.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-03
PROPOSALS FOR PAVING.
DEPARTMENT OF IMPROVEMENTS.
New Orleans, July 81. 1871

DEPARTMENT OF IMPROVEMENTS
New Orleans, July 81. 1871.
SEALFD PROPOSALS ADDRESSED TO THE IN
= dersigned will be received at this office until
SATURDAY NOON, August 5, 1871, for paving with
square blocks Customh0use street, from Rampant
to Dauphine street Also for the construction of
hag-stone sidewalks with stone curbs on said street
for the same distance. Also for such cast iron
bridge plates as may be necessary All in accord
anee with plans and specifications on file in the
office of the City Surveyor
All parties making proposals for this contract
are required to deposit with the Administrator of
Finance as evidence of their intention to abide by
the adjudication, the amount of one thousand dol
lars In cash, which shall be forfeited to the city IN
case OF failure to sign the contract
Bidders to whom contracts are not awarded VIII
have their deposits returned to them on the day
adjudcatiOns are made.
No bid will be received unless the certificate of
the Administrator of Finance is inclosed there
with, to the effect that the required cash deposit
has been made.
The city reserves the right to reject any and all
bids
Bids to be made as set forth in specifications and
proposals TO be Endorsed Proposals for paving
Customhouse street"
J jy26 I'd JOHN CoGKREM, AdmipistratOr.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-03

SUPPOSED ARsoN.-Yesterday morning,
about three o'clock, Officers Williams and
Duffy discovered fire in the garnet of
two-story house on Howard street, between
jackson and Philip, which was promptly
extinguished. An examination of the
arson, for in the garnet were found lot OF
shavings saturated with coal oil and three
piles of fire wood. Peter McGlone and
Mary johnson, two of the inmates, were
arrested on the charge of arson. brother
of McGlone, whose first name is Hugh,
escaped on the approach of the officers.
1t is said the accused own the property.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-03

MAYoRALTY OF NEW ORLEANS,
City Hail. August D, 1911 )
No. Observation-Disclosures Series
Resolved, That the Administrator of Finance be
hereby authorized to discontinue the suit No. Is 289
Louis Fix in the Fourth District Court for the
collection OF a ballroom license
Adopted by the Council of the city of New Or
leans, August l. 1871.
true copy:
H. CoNQuEsr CLARKE, Secretary aus 1t
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-03
Railroad War-Track Torn Up and
Cuts Filled.

CINCINNATI, July 3l.-A serious railroad
war is reported going on at Columbus and
London, Ohio, between the Pan Handle
railroad and the Springfield and Cincinnati
road The Pan Handle laborers last night
tore up the track of the Springfield and
Cincinnati railroad where it crosses the Pan
Handle. and then filled up cut in that
road. The officers of the Springfield and
Cincinnati road have ordered forces to
these points TO relay track and maintain it
at all hazards. 1t is said the Pan Handle
men will resist the removal OF distractions
and any attempt to relay the track.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-03
PROPOSALS.

DEPARTMENT OF IMPROVEMENTS,
New Orleans, July d, 1871
CEALED PROPOSALS ADDRESSED TO THE UN-
y dersgned will be received at this Office until
FRIDAY NOON, August 4, 1871. Dor making wooden
sidewalk on the lower side of Broadway street,
with the plan and specifications on file in the office
of the City Surveyor.
The city reserves the right to reject any and all
bids.
AL parties making proposals for this contract
required to deposit with the Administrator of FL
nance, evidence of their intention toabide by
the adjudication. the amount of five hundred
dollars in cash, which shall be forfeited to the
city in case of failure to sign the contract.
Bidders to whom contracts are not awarded will
have their deposits returned to them on the day
adjudications are made.
No bid will be received unless the certificate of
the Administrator of Finance is inclOsed there
with, to the effect that the required cash deposit
has been made.
Proposals to be Endorsed Proposal for sidewalk
on Broadway steeet."
jy27 JOHN COCKREM. Administration
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-03

GONE ABRoAD.-C. Mosell was dismissed
the police force, having taken rather un-
ceremonious leave from the first precinct.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-03

Sergeant Mccain has been transferred
from the sixth precinct to the first. Sergeant
j. Riley goes to the sixth.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-03

MAYORALTY OF New ORLEANS,
City Hall, August 2, 1871.
mo. Standardization Series.l
Resolved That the Administrator of Public Ac-
counts be- and he Is hereby authorized to reduce
the assessment furniture (tax bill No. 26 300 for
1870, against George s. Olivier, from eight thou
sand dollars to fifteen hundred dollars the former
amount having been returned by him, under the
impression that he was called upon to give the
value of the real estate owned bv him.
Adopted by the Council of the city of New Or
leans, August l, 1871.
BENZ. F. FLANDERS, Mayor
true copy:
H. CONaUEsT CLARKE Secretary au3 1t
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-03

MEETING OF THE SCHOOL BoARD.-The
board met last evening, President A. c.
Dibble in the chair. In the absence of a
quorum, only seven members being present,
the board adjourned until the first Wednes-
day in September.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-03

ALMosT.-Several physicians were yester-
day morning experimenting with pot of
tar, pitch or rosin, corner of Common and
Dryades streets, when the cauldron grew
too hot and boiled over with great flame,
firing fence. Nobody hurt, and no alarm
ring
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-03


Executive Committee of the parish of Orleans.
ecutive Committee, parish of Orleans, held No en-
Der 20, 1870, the said committee adjourned after
passing the following resolution:
Mr. kinsella owed that the president of the
committee be authorized to notify the ward clubs
to elect delegates to form a new parish committee
after the superintendent is made by the Legisla-
ture, said delegates to until the fifteenth OF
November, 1871, when their term OF office shall
eXpiIe;" and
Whereas Many of the wards have indicated
their desire for the reorganization of the parish
committee and have already chosen their dele
gates to said new committee and
Whereas During the progress of the elections
for delegates to the State convention called TO as
sembe August 9, several important disputes have
arisen between different organizations claiming to
be the mother clubs IN particular wards, which
disputes can only properly be determined by
parish committee: and
Whereas, 1t seems necessary for the aforesaid.
be called together, therefore l, Thomas Isabelle,
President of the late Parish Executive Committee,
duly authorized by resOutionto act until the or
ganization OF the new committee hereby issue tins
call and notify the newly elected delegates to the
Parish Executive Committee, to meet in the House
of Representatives, Mechanics Institute, FRIDAY
EVENING, August 4. at half-past seven o'clock
hereby give notice to the several mother ward
Clubs OF the city, in which elections have not been
had to hold special meetings for that purpose.
The last parish convention apportiened the dele
gates to the parish committee by allowing one TOR
each member in the House of Representatives, and
one additional delegate from each ward. Accord,
insly the representation III the new committee VIII
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-03

4 FELL AND FALLTSG.-The side wall of
the one-story house, No 1875 Magazine street.
fell yesterday, and another portion of the
building is liable to fall and crush some
body. The galleries of the grocery of Mrs.
Monaghan, corner of Notre Dame and
Peters streets, are badly broken and liable
to tumble. The gallery of the coffeehouse
corner of North Market and Peters streets
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-03

SwINDLING.-SamuelW Wilson and George
Redding attempted to replenish their col
lapsed exchequer by tricking Isaac Wilson
out of five valuable dollars, by means of
singular game, recently introduced from the
interior of China. Some biased folk call it
stealing. Unless the pair of accused fur
nish square bond, they will be given free
board at the fashionable Masicot springs
for the remainder of this season, Superin-
tendent Houghton furnishing free through
tickets to the depot, near Congo square.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-03

RABID DoGs.-Patrolmen make reports
daily of having sent rabid dogs to the
shades. Will the city fathers inquire the
expense OF. cheap poisoned sausages!
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-03

There is a town in Illinois called Mar
settles. The meu of the town are all Mar
settles hims.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-03
OFFICIAL NOTICES,

MAYORALTY OF New ORLEANS,
City Hall, July 81 1871.
mo- 994-Administration Series
Resolved, That the Administrator of Public Ac-
counts be authorized to cancel the item of tax on
capital on his books against Aug Behn for the
year 1870, and to return the bill to the Admins
TRAITOR of nance for collection with the amount
deducted.
Adopted by the Council of the city of New Or
leans, July rs, 1871.
BENZ. F. FLANDERS, Mayor.
true copy:
H. CONQUEST CLARKE, Secretary. aus 1t