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New Orleans Republican., 1871-12-08
THE CITY HALL.

The Mayors Office was without ripple Of
excitement yesterday, 50 far as known to
this reporter, the principal topic OF conver.
sation being the late Senatorial election and
and the effect it may have on the occupants
of comfortable sinecures in the Custom.
house.
Department Of Accounts.
Our reporter yesterday interviewed Ad-
ministrator Shaw, and in reply to certain
questions obtained answers that follow:
Question: What are the names of the
persons who constituted the late board of
commissioners of the first aud second drain
age districts.
Mr.. Shaw answered By producing the fol-
lowing list:
Second drainage district-Moses East
man, j. l.. Gubernator, j. Q. A. Fellows, H.
&. Latting and William H. Williams.
First drainage district-N. f. Bailey.
John Davidson, j. ID. Hill and John Row
Question: Do any of the commissioners
named owe drainage taxes, and if so who
are they and how much does each Of them
Individually owe!
Answer: John Davidson owes drainage
taxes amounting to $58,0OO; N. f. Bailey
Question: What are the amounts of law
fees paid and claimed in the drainage
suits! Please give me the names of the
attorneys and the amounts claimed by
each.
Answer: C. Roselius, $500; j. O. A. Eel
lows. $l15O; Judge Emerson, $50; Alexan-
der Walker, $500; j. d. Hill, $4,000. JD.
Hill claims the further amount Of $1,000;
Alexander Walker the further amount Of
$22,0OO; j. Q. A. Fellows the further amount
OF l5OO G. Roselius the further amount of
$500. Total amount of fees paid to and
claimed by lawyers, $4,000.
Reporter: believe, Mr. Shaw. that most
of the gentlemen whose names appear on
your list are leading members of the Citi-
zens Association
Answer: With that matter this depart
ment has nothing to do. You read the
papers. and ought to know. Perhaps you
may be right. If You want anv more in
formation, come here and get it. The whole
force of my department shall be at your
service at any time you may name.
With bland smile and cordial shake
OF the hand. we left the presence of the
genial Mr.. Shaw, promising to call again.
Shell Roads.
Street Superintendent Harry c. Pearson
that, during the races, all We
hicles driven down Canal street, be ordered
to take the lower or right hand side, and, in
coming up, shall take the upper or left hand
side, SO as to avoid collisions which might
occur during the ensuing races.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-12-08

This thoroughly disgusting play, which
ought never to be put On the boards of any
respectable theatre, was produced at the
Varieties last evening. While Camille "
is generally condemned as unfit to be pre-
sented to a refined audience, still we do not
propose to criticise the management for the
mistake they made almost on the thresh-
old Of the new season, in repeating the his
tory and delneating the inner life of
courtesan. 1t must be admitted, however.
that the play was well enacted. and that
Miss Augusta l.. Dargon, as Camille, dis
played truthful emotions and the proper
characteristics of the fallen woman she rep
resented. We hope Camille will not be
heard from again this season.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-12-08
THE COURTS.

A motion for new trial in the case of
| Fuentes and others against Myra Clark
Gaines has been brought in the Second Dis
| trict Court, and the trial of the motion has
| been set for the sixteenth instant The
| grounds for the application are, after re-
citation OF the usual reason that the judg-
ment against Mrs. Gaines is contrary to law
and evidence, as follows:
That the court erred in not sustaining the
exceptions of res judicat0 and of prescrip-
ton; and further, because the record con
tains no proof Of the said plaintiff and in
tervenors holding title under the succession
of Daniel Clark.
There was error in determining that there
was no legal marriage between Daniel
Clark and Zulime Carricre; on deciding
that Joseph Degrange was not guilty of
bigamy in marrying said Zulime Carriere
in deciding that the testimony of the wit
ness Bengarcelle is unworthy of belief; in
determining that the question OF the status
OF the defendant has not previously been
adjudicated upon and in favor Of defendant,
and was readjudicated and that this court
has any jurisdiction Of this question, or of
this suit, in deciding that the will admitted
BY the court to have been executed by
Daniel Clark subsequently to the will of
1911, did not recognize defendant as his
legitimate child and universal legatee.
The exceptions to the trial of tax suits in
IN the FOurth District Court, where the
amounts were under one hundred dollars
constituted the main topic in the courts
yesterday: A delay of three days was given
to file briefs, and the cases will be sub
mitted.
In the Eighth District Court, Judge Dib-
BILE reafirmed a former opinion of this tri-
bunal in the case of Duvigneaud against
the State Treasurer IA mandamus for his
salary as judge), in which it was decreed
that the mandamus would not lie to COM
pei the payment Of money unless it is actu-
ally in the treasury.
The court ruled in the case of Collins
against Davidson e. Hill that the act
creating e the Eighth District Court reserved
the right to issue the injunction to stay exc
cution to the court where it is sought to be
stayed.
In the State tax suit against the Chal
mette Club for selling liquors, Judge Dibble
held as follows A private club is not an
artificial person pursuing trade, calling or
occupation. Such organizations are not
formed tor the realization of profits, and
are not engaged in business. Modern civil.
ization favOrs association, hence the facility
for the formation of corporations, clubs |
and societies for purposes of business and |
pleasure, and for the spread of the Christian |
virtues. 1t would be against the spirit of |
the age to permit the taxation of societies |
for the advancement OF Christian morals |
and the increase Of learning. Judgment in |
favor of the club.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-12-08
Academy-Benefit Mrs. Bowers tonight
Mrs. NIoulton's First Concert.

Mrs. Noulton's First Concert.
| The first conccr. By Mrs Charles Moul
| ton, at Odd Fellows Hall, last evening
was attended by a large, refined and ap
preciative audience. Her listeners were
charmed with Mrs. Mou,ton as songstress
and many praises were whispered in the
hall during the interval between the first
and second parts. Mrs Moulton's "Shaoow
Song was simply superb, and the same
may be said of her Russian song, "The
Nightingale" Her reception last evening
among strangers in New Orleans was not,
of course, so enthusiastic as that in New
York, where she is better known than
here, as described BY the New York
Tribune. That journal of the seventeenth
of October said:
The reception of Mrs Moulton last night
at Steinway Hall was one of the brilliant
events OF the season. 1t was not q mere
gathering OF connOisseurs and curious peo-
pie to hear singer with whose praises
society has rung for three or four years,
Out an assemblage of our best known ladies
and gentlemen to extend a friendly well
come to an admired cOuntrywOman at the
outset OF her new career. Fnll dress pre-
vailed, and beauty sparkled all over the
mouse. SO Pr0fuse were the offerings of
baskets and bouquets, that before the end
OF the evening the stage looked like a bed
OF flowers. The enthusiasm with which
Mrs: Mou!ton was courted in the gay and
fashionable circles of imperial Paris is
matter of such fame that there can be no
impertinence in alluding to it here nor will
II Oe deemed improper to remarkOthat an
equally unmistakable social success seems
to have been prepared for her in America.
indeed IT she were only an ordinary par
ior singer, she has prestige enough to pass
TOR a musical phenomenon in any city of
the United States where people catch the
gossip of the French capital, and know how
only IN the court of the fallen empire, but
by the great masters of art, whose praise is
an artist best reward. But Mrs. MOult0n
Is by no means an ordinary singer. The
extravagant encOmiums which have been
lavished upon her in advance are certainly
0verstrained; yet, after making a liberal
deduction for the enthusiasm of her ad
mirers, we can still accept great deal of
what has been said as simple truth. The
been praised too highly.
We have sometimes thought that we are
beginning to develop in America certain
character OF soprano as distinct from the
voices of other nations as the rich and
sensuous Italian is distinct from the grace
full French, the earnest German, or the rare
voice of the far north. Our women have
the sweet tones of the most favored of their
foreign sisters, with less warmth than one
race and less force than another; but they
have beauty of song all their own, grace
tul, bird like, and most exqusitely tender.
Mrs. MOultOn's is an American voice, en-
riched with certain gifts that are entirely
Mrs. Moulton was assisted by Mr.. Brook |
1ouse Bowler, the favorite tenor; Signor P.
Ferranti, the 0rld-renowned baritone, And |
4r. James NJ. Wehli, the great and eminent !
PIANIST.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-12-08
FOREIGN.

Prince Of Wales Improving-Diso
Republican Meeting Death Of a Mill
tary Celebrity-Jules Ferry French
Minister to Washington-Abrogati
Of Treaty of Commerce Between
France and Great Britaiu-Cruiser r.
to Prevent Another Return from
Elba.
LONDON, December The Prince of
Wales is steadily improving.
The republican meetings held at Biz.
mingham and Reading were very disor-
derly. The meeting at Reading broke up
in row.
Sir James York Scarlitt, lieutenant pen-
eral OF the British army, is dead. aged
seventy two years.
PARIS, December The appointment of
n. Jules Ferry as French minister to Wash
ington, is officially announced:
A message from President Theirs an
nounces he has notified Great Britain that
he intends to abrogate the treaty of com
merce at the stipulated time, but will con-
tlnMe a% negotiations for readjustment.
Inc F'garo says orders have beeen sent
to Cherbourg and Brest to prepare vessels
to cruise about the coast of france. to pre-
vent another return from Elba.
LIVERPOOL, December 7.-Arrived: Brig
Clara, from Charleston.
VERSAILLES, December In his message
President Theirs warns the deputies never
to forget to what depths of wretchedness
the empire led the country. France should
now look for complete reorganization to
God and to time. 1t was her policy to en-
dure dignified peace. Should war occur,
despite her determination to remain at
peace, it should not be her deed France
must resume her position to which she was
entitled, not only for her own good. but in
the interest of all nations.
France sympathize with the pope in the
maintenance Of his spiritual independence.
and WILL in case Of need, give the Holy
Father vigorous support.
The utmost cordially is manifested
toward Austria, for whose prosperity fer
vent hopes are expressed. Tho relations
OF France with Russia, says tho president.
are those of reciprocal interest.
President ThieSs deplores tho indebted.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-12-08
The Shreveport Times saws ::

Yesterday paper was shown us which
excited our astonishlnent and alarmed us.
1t is fact that ten years ago there were
thirty-two counties in the State Of Texas
which traded at Shreveport. Since that
time these counties have gradually left u.s.
and now only ten of the thirty-twO come to
our city. OF these about three do all their
trading here, and of the other seven we get
not more than from one-half to two-thirds
of the trade.
If we do not better ourselves we are lost.
We are able to offer greater advantages to
the trading population of Texas than any
point west Of us, and if we can push out
railroads to the west and southwest, we can
regain not only what we have lost, but
bring to our doors those that are now far
beyond our reach. Let US do it, The ne
cessity Of the case demands action, and
prompt action.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-12-08
SOUTH CAROLINA KU-KL1Jx
AN INSANE MURDERER DYING
CONGRESS.

Ad Intertm Nominations-No Change in
Senate Committee Chairmanships-
Senator Alcorn ON Levee Committee-
Adjournment Till Mcnday-Cnimper.
tant Proceedings Yesterday.
WAsHINGTON, December IA Another
batch of ad interim nominations were sent
to the Senate to-day.
The Senate had short executive session,
but confirmed no nominations.
The Senate committees show no change
IN chairmanships. Senator AlcOrn, OF Mis-
sissippi, succeeds Spencer on the Missis-
sippi Levee Committee. The other changes
are unimportant.
Both Houses adjourned to Monday. The
proceedings to-day were unimpOrtant.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-12-08
Academy-Beneht Mrs. Powers tonight.
Concert at the rIecbanics' Institute.

Concert at the Mechanics' Institute.
1t seems there was meaning to the
complimentary tickets to the grand vocal
and instrumental concert given by Pro
fessor A. P, Williams for the benefit of the
Louisiana Progressive Club Tho concert
was postponed from the time first an
nounced until last Tuesday evening, and
those who were fortunate enough to know
of the change Of time and attend on that
occasion were rendered extremely happy
The opening chorus, Away. away, the
morning freshly breaking" the Tempest
of the heart" and 'Ah. 1 have sighed to
rest NE, were al! well executed.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-12-08
Academy-Bene6t Mrs. Bowers tonight.

The interior, of Chicago whose establish
ment was burned out in the fire, asked the
Chicago Times for puff, and here is what
it got; "The most noticeable thing about it
is that the Interior insists that everybody
should recognize the judgment of God in
the great conflagratiOn. Ifit was consistent,
and really believed in this dreadful state of
things, would it not have been more humble
and pious in the Interior not to have re-
sumed publication after God had judged it
worthy to be burned out ~
New Orleans Republican., 1871-12-08

Boston Machine Cempanys Engines; Por:abl&
and Stationary Boilers the Baxter Port able En-
gines; Schafer Budenberg Steam Gauges; Cofans
Metres Sturtevants Pressure and Fan Blowers
Exhaust and Dryer Pans; Berryman's Automatic
Boiler Feed Regulator and Low Water Alarm
Drake's Bvart's and Lows Automatic and Hand
Feed Shingle Machines; Clark's Linen Hose, Hose
Pipes, Couplings. etc. New York Tap and Die Com
gany's Screw Plates, Taps Dies, ReameIs. etc,
and Unfinished Euts and Bolts; j. W. Mxter
Co g Saw Gumners, Upsets and Mill Picks; Selden'a
Steam Packing; Plymouth Mills Rivets the Eagle
Wise.
Plantation, Draining, Cotton, Iron, Wood work
ing and all kinda Of Machinery, Betting, Shaftine
and Pulleys on snd or Will be furnished at shof1
notice, at Manufacturers Prices.
ia28 SA Su TuIv
New Orleans Republican., 1871-12-08
FOR SALE.

OAW MILL. FOK SALE.-THE ESTAB-
- lishment known a. the JACKSON SAW MILL,
situated ON the ever. in the Third District of this
city between Poland street and the Convent, 10
offered for sale with ali its Implements complete,
machinery, carts horses, mules, etc., the proprie-
tors wishing to retire from business. Said mill is
In the most perfect runniag order 10 now running,
It has done and l. doing r. good businesa For par.
uculars apply or tbs premises, to-
no22 I'm PITALUGUE 4 PETIT.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-12-08

The following is the recommendation
given an English servant: "The bearer has
been in my house year-minus eleven
months During this time she has shown
herself diligent-at the house door; frugal
in work; mindful-of herself; prompt-in
excuses; friendly-toward men; faithful
to her lovers; and honest-when every
thing had vanished"
New Orleans Republican., 1871-12-08

The Tmcs Of last evening learns from
William Il. Smith, engineer, that the
steamer Major White sunk in the Rigolets,
opposite Fort Pike, about halfpast eleven
o'clock on the night of the fifth No lives
were lost, but all on board lost their clothes
and other effects. The cause Of her sinking
was the striking of snag hidden under the
water. The Major White was engaged in
the lumber trade. and belonged to w. j.
P0itevant and John Orr.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-12-08

A Rosenzweig case has come to light in
Bangor, save that the victim is a young
married woman. The parties all move in
the higher circles, and, though the wife on
her dying bed, exacted promise from her
husband that he would not prosecute the
physician, who is regular practitioner of
the allopathic school, the affair is likely to
be thoroughly ventilated.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-12-08

An outside passenger by coach had his
by the stream. ''Is It not very singular"
said he to a gentleman who was seated be-
side him, ''that my hat took that direc-
tion!' "Not at ALL" replied the other: lit
is natural that beaver should take to the
water"
New Orleans Republican., 1871-12-08
The Temperature.

The thermometer at Louis Frigerio's,
No. so Chartres street, stood yesterday as
follows: At 8 A. M, $50; at 2 P. NJ, go; at
6 r. NJ, GOO. Lowest point during the
night of December 6, 800.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-12-08

For the benefit of young persons afflicted
with treckles we would inform them that
powdered nitre moistened with water, ap-
pied to the face night and morning, will
soon remove al traces of them.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-12-08
NETAIRIR JOCKEY CLUB.
FALL MEETING, 1871.

FOURTH DAY.
Friday, December =.
FtRS'r RACR-Grand Steeple Chase Handicap
shout two miles and half, over q fair hunting
course. Three more to enter. Club purse $500.
b.ncs dam B,oDSe; rs s
cap, blue jacket aud white sleeves, with
D. e. aatsneys br h. BLIND TOM, 5y o., by Star
Davis dam by Marerove 100 tos COlors-
Black cap. green iacket;
dam by Ambassador; l2o tbs. Co!ors-White
cap, blue jacket. red sash.
% lish1nins, dam by imp IMP Knight Of St. George: S S
Ill fts. Colors-White cap, blue jacket. red
5.R " .'s simmoss b. h. VIRGIL, aged. by vanda,.
dam Hymenia; l3o lbs: Colors-Purple cap,
blue Jacket. orange sash:
Boone, dam by Brown Dick l25 t6s. Colors-
red cap and jacket
SECOND RACE-Mile heats for three year ODDS
Winner Of Of hetairie stake five pounds extra. Club
M H. sanford's b. MADAM DUDLEY, by lie king.
ton. dam by imp. Flying Dutchman- Colors-
Dark blue.
D. John Il. stones ch. c. BILLY WILLIAMSON. by
Daniel Boone dam by Portland. Coiors-
Green cap and jacket, orange sleeves.
THIRD RACE-Th1ee miles, for all ages. Club
purse S5Od.
l. W. Cottriil, Alabama. gr. c. FlREBALL y o.
by, Lightning; dam Dixie. Coors-Red and
2 II H. Sanford's b. f. SALINA. 3 Y. O., by Lexing.
ton, dam Lightsome by imp. Glencoe. Coiors-
Dark blue.
.. R. Lisle's ch. G. BOB SHELTON, " O.. by Aus.
tralian, dam Lavender. Coiors-Red cap and
.acket
4 Bacon & Hollands b. m MAMIE DOUGLAS,
20, b. Rogers. dam by Wagner Colors-
Yellow cap and blue jacket.
&. J. Clark's b. &. RICHARDS y. o., by INVERSION.
dam by imp. Sovereign COl0rs-Red cap
and Jacket. yellow sash.
Mamhers who have not received their had yes
will find them the Office the course.
In case Of lostpOnement red flag will be dis
played fOm the veranda Of the st. Charles Hotel.
Quarter stretch badges for the meeting. $40
Quarter stretch badges for single day...........
Admission to public stand d......................
P. o. HEBERT. President.
Communications must be addressed
W. N. CONNER, Secretary of the Course.
Lock box 722.
, The first race each day will commence at pre-.
csely half past two O'Clock.
The street cars of the Metairie Ridge and Park
Cemeteries will leave corner Of Canal and Caronde
let streets every Ave minutes during the races.
do8
New Orleans Republican., 1871-12-08
Academy-Benefit Mrs. Bowers to-nish
TO.Day's Races.

The fourth days races of the Metarie
Jockey Club are announced for to-day in
another column of this mornings REPUB-
LICAS. The track is improving every day,
and great numbers Of people are attending
the races now, which are exciting unusual
interest.
Academy-Beneft Mrs Bowers to-nirht
New Orleans Republican., 1871-12-08
ADJUSTMENTS,


VARIETIES THEATRE.
DIRECTOR. go. .........LAWRENCE BARRETT.
STAGE MANAGER. .......JOHN H. SELWYk.
Friday Evening", December 8.
First night this season. Of Sir Edward Lytton
Bulwer's comedy, entitled
MONEY.
Presented with Q powerful combination and perfect
mise-en scene.
MISS AUGUSTA L. DARGON as............CLARA.
Mr george CIarke A. E'eAyn.
hr. D0mnick Murray as....................Gra Graves
Saturday Matinee At II M.-MONEY.
Saturday Evening at 7:3o-CAMILLE.
Monday Evening, December IL,
The favorite and distinguished comedian.
JOHN T.. OWENS.
Will make bis first appearance this season in
Kvervbodv's Friend, and S0lon Shin9le.
MATINEE EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY.
Admission half price.
BusiBess Manager MR. LORRAINE ROGERS.
Treasurer MR. FRANK B. CILLEY.
Box Office open from 10 A. NJ until P. N. daily.
Doors open at seven performance commences at
T.3OP. n. No extra charge for reserved seats. de8
New Orleans Republican., 1871-12-08

$l,OQQ,OOO
Can b. made in a short time by a few shire wd me Il
WHO will not reveal the secret of the business uu.
der any circumstances.
For ruil particulars, address
JAMES CLARK
n03 3m DIV l09 Bleecker street New York
New Orleans Republican., 1871-12-08

T. GERTElS,
PRACTICAL GUNMAKEP
Dealer and Jobber of GUNS and PISTOLS, breach
leaders, AMMUNITION and FISHING TACKLE
No. S. St. Charles street,
NEW ORLEANS.
Arms made to urder and J.. paired by experienced
and thorough werkmen. Models neatly made from
drawings with secrecy and dispatch.
Mr. Gerteis expects iii . few days large assOrt-
ment Of newly invented AIMS. He has now on
hand every article necessary for q sportsman and
also q great variety Of loaded and unloaded
cartridges.
good (inHsmith wanted. OCT ly
New Orleans Republican., 1871-12-08

A prolific Western parent has named four
daughters May, Junis, Julya and Augusta.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-12-08

ELE(SANT ROONS-FURNlSHED-W OR
~ without board in that pleasant residence No
212 CarOndelet street. Suites Of rooms for fami-
Hes. if desired seS
NOR RENT-THk DESIRABLE TWO.STORY
for families; conveniently located; terms moder-
ste. Apply to Lock-box No. l60, New Orleans
POstOfdce. sel5tf
New Orleans Republican., 1871-12-08

ORLEANS FRIDAY DECEMBER g. 1871
MISCELLANEOUS.

| MISCELLANEOUS.
MuLLER's LAGER BEER.
200 cssk. MULLBRS LAGRR BEBR-pints.
400 kegs HOLLAND HERRING tcrown brand.
50 cases HOLLAN CHRRRB.
50 cases PATH GRASSE CHEESE.
| Landing ex-:teamship Hammonia; from Ham
burg, and ship INLAND. frcm Bremen, for for sale by
DEF st No. IS Royal street.
iOAL.:.............COAL...........CO COAL
C. TYLER,
15........... Carondelet Street.
Will deliver the best PITTsBURG. ANTHRACITE;
families At the LOWEST MARKET RATES.
de 62m
ZINE GUNS, ....FINE GUNS.
J. r. COOPER'S
Celebrated Pin and Central Fire Breech-load;ng
DOUBLE GUNS.
Kao~n throughout the world for their superior
quality.
Orders Will be taken for the importation of
ONE OR MORE
OF tae above fine guns by
JOSEPH LEEEs,
No. IS Gravier street up stairs.
n. B.-Gun implements always on hand.
de5 I'm
RAIl.ROAD IRON FOR SALE.
SEVEN HUNDRED TONS. ready for delivery.
Apply to LK ROBERTS
de5 ST No IlO Common atreef nm sta-s
John &. FLEMING,
DEALER IN GAS FIXTURES,
Has now on hand and for sale at his store, No
IA Poydras street, the largest and finest assort
ment Of goods in his branch of business that can be
found west or south of the Allegheny Aountans.
Call and see for yourselves. no25 6m
OLD AND RELIARLE.
Established in ls4o
LEON GODCHAUx'S
SOUTHERN CLOTHING MAEUFACTORY,
81 and So. Canal street e. 81 and S3
2l3, 2l5 AND 2i7 OLD LEvBE,
OPPOSITE the French Neat Market.
Every description Of
MEES, YOUTHS BOYS AND CHILDREN's CLOTH
ING AND FURNISHING GOODS always on hand
Home made and we'll made
We challenge competition as to quality Of Goods
and low prices.
Our stock of Fall and Winter Goods covers every
thing required for the season by men, youths, boys
or children and will be sold unusually low.
LEON GODCHACX,
Nos. 81 and SO Canal street
and2l3 2l5 and 2l1 Old Levee stl ct.
uoi4 IN
New Orleans Republican., 1871-12-08

Academy-Beneft Mrs. Bowers tonight.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-12-08

n y. HUNT d CO.,
MACHINERY DEPOT,
No. lS5 (sravier street, New Orleans.
Manufacturer Agents for
3. CARVER COMPANY'S CELEBRATED COTTOI
GINS AND LINTERS.
AXES STRAIN PUMPS
OF all kinds