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Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-27

~ The New Congressional
Directory furnishes this interesting
sketch of the latest United States
Senator from Louisiana, Gent j.
r. West:
J. RopMAN WEST, of New Orleans,
was born in that city. September 10.
1922; entered the University of Penn.
sylvania- in 1885. but withdrew before
graduating. served in the war against
Mexico with the rank Of captain; emf
grated to California in 1s49, amber
gagged in commercial pursuits; at the
outbreak Of the war of the rebellion
was proprietor Of The San Francisco
Prices Current" en- red the Union
Army a. lieutenant colonel Of the First
California Infantry and after arduous
services in New MEXICO and SUBSEQUENT
" in Arkansas and the Southwest, r.
tanned The rank Of brsvet naj6 u
sral; settled temporail1 iiEla1sSna
removed 70 New o.3s6Gs whses saitsf
carving = ch3f aspGly Unitsd :b1stes
nasalnl - s11i11g d oustouR hs
vas appointed saniaialsatpe Of I'm
pgovsaasuts; vas elsctea p the United
etatee snats - > Republican, TO suc-
cssd John 8. Harria Republican, and
took his seat March 4 ls7l. ;HistsEm
szpisss March 3, 1877. W
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-27

BUILD THE WASTE PLACES. Ope-
lousas journal has this encouraging para
graph:
The news Of preparations for an imme-
diate and vigorous prosecution Of work ON
the New Orleans and Texas railroad. from
Donaldsonville TO the Texas line. comes 10
Us from many quarters.
Nearly every foot OF land contiguous 10
the road, and in the southwestern portion
Of this parish. has been taken up under
the homestead oct Of Congress. We think
Va may safely say that within enc year
from this time the population Of this
parish win be increased by eight hundred
or one thousand persons. All public
lands having any timber stn0ed. and
within several miles of the road, are being
eagerly taken mp by an independent class
Of working people-Ameican. German
and Irish, from New ORLEANS.
Western st. Landry, hitherto considered
a region worthless save for raising Wild
cattle and horses, will ere long be q thickly
settled and prosperous community.
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-27
THE CusTOMHOUsE CLIQUE.

= y
Turning to Louisiana, we see the
same hell-hatched tactics in opera
ton by the same class of men, GER
tain leaders determined to rule or
ruin, are now dividing the Republi-
can Party, in order to be the Leaders
Of some fraction Of the people, and
occupy the Offices Of State.
The most bitter, and damaging
contest is now going on in that
State. Two Conventions, have been
held, tworivals candidates, for Gov
ernor will doubtless be the result,
and two sets OF candidates for all
other positions in the State. This
will leave the field open to the
Democracy. who will sweep the
State, and Elect their ticket, and
thus assume the control Of the
State, and throw lis powerful weight
in tbs Presidential contest in Y.
for Democratic President. The
persistent determination of the fac
tionists, shows how desperate they
are, and to what length they will
go 10 carry their purposes. They
have invoked the Federal troops to
guard them in concocting their
plans, they had appointed the Con-
vention to meet in the Customhouse,
where they could control every
body, and every thing to suit them
selves, and they drove the Governor
and the Legitimate Representatives
of the people, from the Hall where
the Convention was to have been
held, compelling them to retire to
another place. The composition Of
the Executive Committee and the
action of the Chairman, with oil the
combinations, incident to this i'm
broglio, shows which way things
are going and what may be expect
| Ell in fhe fnture.
We see in these attempts Of these
unprincipled men, the coming storm
which is to move the body polite
in ~. These men must DO taught
that the time is coming when, they
cannot, by their influence and
brazen impotence, control the des-
TIMES of the millions in the South
to CRAFTY their avoricious maws for
office and plumber. Their pretended
desire for the success of the Repub-
lican party means the continuance
of themselves in po,cer. the perpetua-
alton Of their sway over the masses
by trickery and knayery. The
plundering of the South to crafty
their spleen and fill their pockets
with i'll gotten gain, while the poor
deluded. scattered, robbed, and dis
tracted people are suffering for want
of that prosperity which is an abso-
lutte necessity to their happiness.
The South wants peace, harmony
and concert OF action. The people
want rest from the incursions Of
these boards of vandals who eat mp
their substance and devastate their
land. When, Oh When, will these
people learn wisdom From the
Missionary Record.
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-27

~oovxnoe warmoth has dsienstsd
Saturday, the dxteenth q 6QteNber -
the day for the execution Of John Williams
A6ted Decalreaux and Noe1, HAS Md
con HAmptpa. the muydrQs Of xnok
NUtsatb, in St. Jaues paJiSb.
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-27
SUNDAY, AUG27, 1871,

Mr.. GEo. E. Paris is our special
agent, and is authorized to solicit
subscriptions and receive payment
of bills.
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-27
CONVENTION.

Parish Repabkcan Convention as
sembled pursuant to the call of the
Executive Committee.
On motion OF Mr.. 6. g. Fisk. T..
W: Hurst, Esq, WIS elected Presi-
ident and S. Wrotnoski Secretary.
OhSmotion Of n Undeiwood a
Committee of three consisting of
Messrs. n. Underwood, Henry Con-
nor and fustsyei Leblanc were
appointed on credentials, which
committss sspestsd &hs--followine
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-27

Rssolosds TIT We the Repubh-
oGns d tie rnish Of East Baton
Rouge IN public Convention assem-
Ned, do fully endorse the National
Administration, and also the Stats
Administvatiop II biz Excallsaey
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-27

eAS PAASSVA '1
folding their arms and let the;z
rights clip away. Look OF the Dem
ocratic party to-day in this State
and all over the country. Are they
staying away from pousG Are they
afraid Or ashamed to identify them.
selves with their party, even in the
most hopeless contests? They are
not. Then why should it be said
that "colorsd men" viii stay away
from the polls? Why should Asy
stay away? II Republicsuism has
failed in its mission, on If it has full
filed its mission in Their estimation
let them openly and abo7e-boaTd
say 50 and get done sata il II Con-
ventions Of the parties IL their rep
resentativs capacity nominate cam
I didatss for Office, and colo-ed men
think that Democracy with its 40
oeptanoe aef the situation and its
New Departures" has come up to
RepubGcanism, let them go over and
support Democratic candidates
openly; because Il would bee treach.
sraus and detsatabls Gght to ind
The colorsd men 70 "stsying away
from the polls" a. to leave the Geld
entirely open for the Democratic
party to walk over the ground"
into power.
zxsy ~s not gong n deea.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-06-29
Gdurtester 4ailp Spy.
CITY NEWS,

The South Worcester schools hold straw
berry festival this evening.
Co. A, State Guard, meet at their armory to-
night.
The choice of pews in the Universalist church
will be sold at auction tonight.
For the first time in many months the water
in Quinsigamond lake is at its usual level
Cochituate is yet at least three feet below.
Adjutant General Matt Head, of New Hamp-
shire, was in the city yesterday, and stopped at
the Lincoln house.
Two ladies had their dresses spoiled yesterday
by some one who purposely threw black liquid
upon them near Harrington corner.
The Temple of Honor will go to Milbury to-
night to witness the institution of new temple
in that town.
We are requested TO state that the prohibition
rallying committee, and other friends of the
cause, are to meet at the office of Hon. G. NJ.
Buttrick, Pearl street, this evening.
The library of the Horticultural society will
be open as usual this afternoon. The report of
the committee and list of premiums awarded at
the rose and strawberry exhibition will be pub
lished tomorrow.
The apparatus for striking one blow upon all
the fire alarm bells is now finished, and has been
adjusted in the store of Blake & Robinson, and
until further notice they will strike the hour OF
halfpast one O'Clock M. precisely. As this firm
have for the past three years received their time
from Cambridge by telegraph weekly, and will,
in addition to this, take the time by observation
from the sun, our citizens will have reliable time
in future.
As Joseph BOrea, young man from Webster,
with two friends, was walking down Park street
yesterday afternoon, he was assaulted by a
man, who knocked him down, bruising him
badly, and breaking both bones of his left fore
arm. After disposing of Borea, the fellow at
tackled another of the party, got him down, and
kicked and dis6gured his face in very unseen
ly manner The third one thought his time
must soon come, so he started on the run, leav-
ing his wounded friends on the battle ground.
They were taken to DR.. Hubon's office and had
their wounds dressed.
The programme of the annual examination
of the public schools for to-day is as follows
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-06-29

the toast-master, recalling past "reminiscences,
and closed by offering the following resolutions
to the lamented chaplain OF the regiment, which
he supported in feeling remarks:
Whereas, 1t hath pleased Almighty God in His
providence, to remove from our midst by death,
our late beloved chaplain, Rev. VIM. q. Scandlin,
Resolved, that the surviving members of Com
pany b, Fifteenth regiment, NJ. ", feel that by his
death every man has lost warm personal friend,
one whom to know was to love- and whose place in
our hearts can never be filled,
Resolved. that while we mourn his loss we will
bear in mind his aectionate regard for every com.
rade his love for everything good and noble, his
elevated piety and warm Christian zeal, and will
seek to profit by all the Christian counsel and en-
enlargement by which he sought to draw all to the
love and service of the master to whom his life
devoted.
Resolved, that the members of the association
deeply sympathise with his afflicted wife and fami-
ly, and while we would not intrude on the sanctity
of their sorrow, yet respectfully beg them to ac
eept this tribute of earnest love for him and
heartfelt sympathy with them in their deep Attic
tion.
After further remarks by Gen. Kimball and
others i'll tribute TO the noble life and Christian
character of the deceased, the resolutions were
unanimously adopted by rising vote, and cop
les ordered to be offered to the Worcester and
Fitchburg papers for publication.
The subscription in aid of the family of the
deceased received large additions on this occa-
sion.
Officers of company association for the yeaI
ensuing were chosen as follows, Gen. Kimbal
declining reelection: Captain, j. Myron God.
dard; First Lieutenant, II. L. Sheldon; Second
Lieutenant, j. b. Mathews; Secretary and Treas
urer, Alvan A. Simonds.
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ADvERTIsING RATES.

In DAILY sPY-For the square of ten lines solid
agate type, time IS cts each subsequent insertion 50
cts,i week s2.T5; weeks $500; month $500; yea
s6O-and the proportonally for any number
four lines $l57 Ave lines S5O Local notices %
per line for each insertion Business notices per
line Obituary notices. resolutions &c. Is cents per line
Legal advertisements sOO per square for first hser
ton; each subsequent insertion 50 cents,
Special Positions in the paper and special styles of
display, will be charged extra rates cuts and double
column advertisements allowed only to a limited EXTENT
and double rates charged the whole space occupied
IN WEEKLY SPY-First insertion sl.0o per square
each subsequent insertion 50 cents months 500; one
year $500.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-06-29
Criminal Record.

ACQUITTED.
CARMEL, n. Y, June 2S.-The trial of Edwin
Reed, for shooting Daniel Mccormack July 1869
resulted today in acquittal.
ANOTHER ACQUITTAL
MOBILE, June 2S.-The trial of George Put.
nam, post master, for bribery, resulted to-day in
acquittal
SHOCKING STORY.
TOPEKA, Kansas, June 2S.-Judge Morton, in
the district court, to-day, sentenced Lewis Ford
aud Mary Jane Scales to be hanged on the 18th
of August next for numbering the husband OF
the latter, near this city, last November. Ford
confessed that he killed Scales, and that Mrs.
Scales was present, but did not assist. He also
says that he has cOhabited with her since he
was ten years old, and that she often had asked
him to kill her husband. Ford Is about twenty
Two years old, and Mrs. Scales forty.
KuKLUx ON TRIAL,
MEMPHIS, June 2s.-The arst important case
under the enforcement bill is now on trial here,
Twenty-eight names figure in the Indictment,
and all have been residents for many years Of
Monroe county, The Indictment charges the
defendants, while in disguise, with forciby
taking Alexander Page, negro, from his house,
near Aberdeen, at midnight, Of the 29th OF
March, and hanging him by the neck until he
was dead. They are guarded to and from the
court by detachment Of the Sixteenth United
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-06-29

Co. B, FIFTEENTH REGIMENT, REUNION
The veterans of Co. B, Fifteenth Massachusetts
regiment had their third annual reunion at the
Rollstone house, in Fitchburg, yesterday, Gen.
j. W. Kimball presiding and Sergeant Ayan
A. SimOnds secretary. This company was
made up of volunteers from Htchburg and that
immediate vicinity, about twenty-five of the
Survivors of whom were present on this Occa'
sion, to renew past associations The dinner,
which was in F. Works & Co.'s best style, took
place al halfpast two p. NJ. Grace was invoked
by Corporal W. A. Eames, after which the good
things were quickly disposed Of, and the speak
ing exercises opened with remarks by Gen. Kim
ball, who stated among other things, that it
was just ten years ago that day that this COM
pany recruited, and then, commanded by
him, went into camp at Worcester, with
eighty men, his first lieutenant being
Charles S. Simonds afterwards captain, and
killed at Antietam; y his second lieutenant, now
Captain J. Myron Goddard his first sergeant,
now Captain Charles H. Eager; and his second
sergeant, now Colonel James May of the tenth
regiment. The company went out TO the war
with the full complement OF 1O1 men, and severn
ty recruits were afterwards added during the SER
vice; OF the whole 10, but about sixty were now
living.
Corporal "A. Eames was toast master of the
day, and read the following sentiments:
The Two Iuvincibles-the Minnesota LIST and Mas
sachusetts 15th-aways friends.
Responded TO by Sergeant r. j. Parker of the
Minnesota LIST, "a former resident of Worcester, }
who spoke of the mutual attachment between
the men of these two regiments, who were brig
AIDED together during the war.
2. The Fifteenth Regiment-Whie we glory in
our company record, let us remember that we gave
of our best to the regiment.
Response by Captain Charles II. Eager who
closed with sentiment.
8. The Absent-Although not with us, they are of
us-not one is forgotten.
Response by Capt. j. Myron Goddard.
A. Our Fallen Comrades-May their virtues al.
ways incite to high and heroic deeds while we
keep their memory green.
Response by Sergeant Alvan A. Simonds.
8. Our First COmmander-AlthOugh called to
higher honors and greater responsibilities, we see
him to-day where he always seemed so much at
hOme-at the head of the Fusiliers
Response by Gen. Kimball, who referred in
eloquent terms to the stirring scenes of the con-
fct mingled with feeling references to the la
mented dead among Others to Chaplin Scandlin
and Capt. G. S. Simonds, whose picture was
suspended over the table,
6. Co. d, of Worcester-They were always on
hand. We are glad to welcome their representative
here to-day.
Responded to by Sergeant l. D. Goddard of
Co. d, who related many interesting reminis-
cences of the service.
| Remarks and "reminiscences in response to sem
| timents offered were also made by II, A, Spoon
er, II. d. McIntire, ARENAS Dickinson, II, L.
Sheldon, W. 7. Griswold, and others.
| The sentiment TO "The Press" was responded
| to by the representative of the Spy present.
Corporal Eames responded to sentiment to
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-06-29
Cnsunlfiea.

TERRIBLE RAILROAD ACCIDENT.
ST. LOUIS, June 2S.-A construction train on
the Atlantic and Pacific railroad, with fifteen
laborers on board, ran into a hand car near Mo
see, sixty miles from here, yesterday morning,
and six fiat cars and all the laborerS but one
were precipitated down an embankment twenty
feet high, falling on broken rocks which had
been used for filing One of the cars fell on
George Saunders, killing him instantly. VIM
Miller fell headfCremost against a rock, and a
car rolled upon him, in which position he re-
manned nearly half an hour, and died soon after
being removed. The remainder of the men
were more or less wounded, some probably ia
tally. On the arrival of the express train from
the west the wounded were brought to Franklin
Where most Of them have families, and where
surgical aid was rendered. The construction
train was backing toward MoselIe, and while
rounding a curve ran into the hand car belong
ing 10 a gang Of section hands, none of whom
were hurt.
DROWNED.
CINCINNATI, June 2S.-Norris Knight, well
known insurance agent, was drowned last night,
while bathing in the Ohio.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-06-29
MUNICIPAL CoURr.-In the municipal court

MUNICIPAL CoURT.-In the municipal court,
yesterday, Michael Fitzgerald, John Sweeny,
Daniel Sexton, and John Handley, each paid
fine of three dollars and costs for drunkenness.
Patrick Cronin, for assault and battery, was
sentenced to six months in the house of correc-
ton; appealed and put under $500 bail. John
Sweeny was fined one dollar and costs for hay
ing loaded pistol in his possession when ar
rested David A. Baker, Ellen Curran Benja-
min r. Lewis, Edmund NJ Price, James
Deery, and Thomas Daily, each paid fine of
ten dollars and costs-Baker and Curran for
keeping liquor, and the others for selling.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-06-29

FATAL ACCIDENT IN FITCHBURG.-Mr and
Mrs. James F. Monroe, of Fitchburg, left their
residence on Blossom street, on Monday morn
ing, in a carriage, and soon after they started
the horse became unmanageable, and while Mr..
Monroe was adjusting the reins he was thrown
out near the house of Captain f. T. Miles, and
severely injured. The horse continued on with
out any guidance to Main street, Mrs. Monroe
exhibiting great calmness by endeavoring, with
soothing words, to stop his career. But in turn
ing corner she was thrown violently to the
pavement, with the carriage upon her, crushing
her skull in horrible manner. She fingered
until Tuesday in an unconscious state, when she
died Mr. Monroe had no bones broken, but
was seriously injured, and has the entire sym
pathy of that community in his trying attic
ton. Mrs. Monroe leaves two children and
many friends, who will cherish her memory, for
she was lady of uncommon sweetness of dis
position and character.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-06-29

AT NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 100000.
NEW YORK, June ga four story brick
building, at the corner of First and North Third
streets, Williamsburg, occupied by c. W. Ken
nedy Co.. manufacturers of machinery; Mott
Il Ab0ons, silk factory, and John Ashley, man
ufacturerS of press feeders, was destroyed by
fire this morning. Loss 100000.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-06-29
Weather Record.

WASHINGTON, June 28-7 80 P. NJ,
SYNoPsIs.-The barometer has fallen decid-
edly on the Pacific coast, with increasing tenn
perature, and it has also fallen at Rocky noun
tain stations, and in the lower Mississippi val
ley. Light local storms have been experienced
in Pennsylvania, Missouri and Arkansas.
PRoBABIHTIEs.-Parti cloudy and clear
weather are probable for Thursday on the upper
lakes and in the southern states
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-06-29
COUNTY NEWS.

DR.. Geo, B. Loring will deliver the Grafton in
Milford on the Fourth.
The prize for the highest standing in Greek
during the freshman year at Amherst college
has been given to w S. Biscoe of Uxbridge,
and the one to the member of the same class for
the greatest improvement to |. N. Mills of Web
ster. The prizes are $50.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-06-29
UfnIn.

SALT LAKE, June 2S.-Although last fall
Governor Shaffer forbid the Nauvoo legion from
drilling, the Mormon lieutenant general has, in
an order published this evening, ordered them
out for the 4th Of July. Governor Woods, who
is temporarily absent from the territory, re.
fused, before leaving, to give his assent to this
proceeding
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-06-29
The NATIONAL Gimme.

MUTUALs VS.. KEKIoNGAs.
NEW YORK, June 2S.-Mutuals, thirteen; Ke
kiongas, nothing.
LAWMAKERS VS.. ATHLETICS.
TROY, June 2S.-Haymakers, thirty three
Athletics fOrty-nine.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-06-29

HOATENT OFFICE BUSINESS-Ameri
a can ana Foreign Patents procured, Re Jected Ap
pcatons re-argued; Interference Gases Prosecuted:
Opinions given as to the validity and infringement Of
Patents an Suits prosecuted and defended 1 the u 81
Courts, by
THOS. II DODGE.
formerly Principal Examiner and Chairman OF 1.-THE
Board OF Appeals U. s. Patent of1ce) COunseIlor Al
Law, and Advocate in Patent Cases. Office DodgeS
Block, Park and Portland ss Worcester M ssr
u24 wifi 1870
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Oil Excitement.

ERIE, Pa, June 2S.-While boring for gas, at
Deming' well, near the Union depot, this morn
ing, heavy lubiicating oil was struck at a depth
Of four hundred and fifty-three feet. Great ex-
element prevails in consequence.
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States infantry, who mount guard at the court
house door all day. The trial eXcites the great
est interest, and will probably last several days.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-06-29

VNO LET-Three Nice Tenements, in a new
Il house, nearly finished; all are nicely arranged and
have all modern conyenences Possession given July
Inquire of MRS. e. ID. WARNER, No. Davis ST., right
hand bell
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WASHINGTON, d. c., June Is.
The navy department, this afternoon, re-
ceived the following;
Smyrna times., 1871-09-06

WEIGHTS AND AGEs.-Somebody who has
been studying our a0eights' reports that,
upon the average, boys at birth weigh little
more and girls little less than six pounds and
half For the first twelve years the two
sexes continue nearly equal in weight, but
beyond that time males acquire q decided
preponderancc. Thus young men of twenty
average l43 pounds each, while the young
women of twenty average l20 pounds. Men
reach their heaviest bulk at about thirty-fve,
when they average about l52 pounds: but
women slowly increase in weight until fifty
when their average is about l29 pounds. TAX
ing men and women together, their weight at
full growth averages about twenty times as
heavy as they were on the first day of their
existence Men range from l0S to 220 pounds,
and women from IS to POI pounds. The actual
weight of human nature, taking the average Of
all ages and conditions-nObles, clergy, tinkers,
tailors, maidens, boys girls, and babies all
included-is very nearly 100 pounds. These
figures are given in avoirdupois weight but
the advocates of the superiority of women
might make nice point by introducing the
the rule that women be weighed by Troy
weight-liks other jewels-and men by avoir-
dupois. The figures will then stand young
men of twenty, l43 pounds each young
women of twenty, l60 pounds.