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New Orleans Republican., 1871-11-05
Japanese Intersal Revepue,

General George B. Williams, of Indiana,
formally concluded an engagement with the
Japanese minister, and will go to that coun.
try for the purpose Of organizing an inter.
nal revenue system there similar to our own.
General Williams is now second deputy
commissioner of iternal revenue. He has
also had experience as assessor, collector
and supervisor Of internal revenue, having
an aggregate Of five or six years, with
marked acceptance. The government con-
sidered that no better selection could be
made. The engagement is for three years
at large salary. General Williams will
sail from San Francisco for Japan ON the
first day of January next.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-11-05

Charles O'Conor has addressed letter
to Samuel j. Tilden, which is published in
the New York Times, concerning the opinion
of George Ecknor Curtis upon the proceed
and and o others. her He comedies is in the points
raised by Curtis as merely technical. Neither
Curtis nor O'GorMan, against whom there
are no charges. win attempt to deny that
frauds have occurredA This being 80, the
prosecuting officers for the city should pursue
the suits they have commenced. Mr..
O'Conor. while not entering into the ques-
ton Of the right of the State to bring the
suits, thinks it is plain that the State, as the
supreme power, possessed the attribute of
branch. The objections raised by Curtis had
been considered, and it is now believed they
will not be any obstacle to success.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-11-05
The San Antonio (Texas) Express say

The county court, now in session, has
ordered an election to take place on the
fifth, sixth and seventh of December. to
ascertain the views of the people on a
proposition in behalf of the Morgan T.
McComb road, submitted by Governor
Stockdale. Messrs. Morgan e. McComb
propose to complete the road to this city
within two years, the county taking five
hundred thousand dollars of stock in the
road, payable in county coupon bonds, re-
deemable at the expiration Of thirty years,
with interest at eight per cent. the com.
dred thousand dollars for the fulfillment of
their contract. The route proposed is ac-
cOrding to the old johnson survey, and
across the Guadaloupe river in Dewitt
county.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-11-05

BY way of correcting the impression that
seems to have gone forth that Chicago has
been burned up," the Ereniag Journal Gays:
While $4,000 houses have been swept away,
$4,000 yet remain; and while 81, 1000 persons
have been rendered homeless, an immense
city of 2l5,OOO persons has not been dis
turbed. The whole Of the immense area of
the west division, with its miles Of dwelling
houses, stores, school houses, churches and
manufactures, are almost intact, while
upon the south side great many fine resi-
dences yet remain, with splendid business
blocks, churches and innumerable manu-
featuring establishments.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-11-05

GENTLEMEN's AND BoYs' FURNISHING
.GOODs.-Messrs. Pierce T. Lindop, who
have recently embarked in the above line
of business, at No. llS Canal street, under
tho Crescent Hall, have stock on hand
which is well worth the attention of the
public. The goods are all fresh, and were
manufactured expressly for their sales,
while in point of material and style they
can not be surpassed by any in the city.
Comprising everything worn by gentlemen,
youths, boys or children, as undergarments
at the present day, tor taste in colors and
make up they must command attention.
Messrs. Pierce and Lindop also manufacture
to order, at shortest notice, every article Of
underclothing, and we would especially
direct attention to their marvelously fitting
shirts styled the Diamond Yoke" These
garments are made on entirely new pat
terms, which the firm have exclusively, and
we have never seen shirts more calculated
to give satisfaction. We advise our readers
to call and look at them. a
New Orleans Republican., 1871-11-05

A son of Mayor Mason, of Chicago, was
that city. After having completed q new
house for himself and his young wife, every
thing was swept away in the fire but his
wife's wedding presents, which were in
another house, and these he has Just sold at
Tiffany's, in New York, for fifteen hundred
dollars. With this sum he will re-establish
himself in business.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-11-05
A Pittsburg dispatch of the thirtieth ul-

A Pittsburg dispatch of the thirtieth ul-
timo says:
A Frenchman, en- route from Baltimore to
New Orleans. shot himself in the metal yard
of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company,
about five o'clock this afternoon. He fell
across the track and was run over by train.
He was still breathing when found, but
soon expired. Deceased was about thirty
five years of age. and his name is believed
to be Eugene LaMotte. 1t is thought, from
papers found on his person, that lie is from
Houston, Texas.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-11-05
Iron Doats for Western Rivers.
The St. Louis Democrat SAYS:

The entire river marine of the Mississippi
basin needs reconstruction, from st. Paul,
Omaha and Pittsburg to the gulf. Iron
steamers and barges should take the place
of the wooden ones now afoat, thus as
good as adding two feet Of permanent depth
to our river, tor on four feet Of water one
requiring elk feet in wooden one. We are
glad to he able to report that q movement
is now in progress for the establishment of
a great shipyard somewhere on the West
ern rivers. to be subsidized BY the govern
ment. for the purpose Of making iron boats
and barges.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-11-05
HIbeFDian Ball.

Tho first grand fancy and dress bali Of
the Hibernian Benevolent and Mutual Aid
Association will be an event of considerable
Importance and interest. 1t 10 announced
to be given at Odd Fellows Hall on Tues.
day evening, the twenty-first instant. From
the names of the committee of arrange
ments, the people who dance have the as
surance that this will be one of the most
pleasant reunions of the season. Tickets Of
admission two dollars.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-11-05

GENERAL NArURE-NO. Al
AN ACT to amend an act entitled IAN act
to divide the State of Virginia into two
judicial districts.'
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of
Representatives of the United States Of
America in Congress assembled, That the
second clause Of the sixth section of the act
aforesaid. of which this act is an amend
ment, be amended as follows: "That the
clerk of the circnit or district court of the
eastern district of Virginia shall transmit
the original papers and certified copies of
all orders in any suit or proceeding which
shall be removed for further proceedings
from the eastern to the western district of
Virginia, as authorized by the first clause Of
the said sixth section of the act aforesaid.
to the clerk Of the court to which such suit
or proceeding shall be removed, together
with statement of all costs; and all fur
ther proceedings shall he had in the court
to which the same shall be removed. as if
the said suit or proceeding had originally
been commenced therein 80
Approved, April 4, 1871.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-11-05

Old truths are always new to us, if they
come with the smell Of heaven upon them.
-BMnyan.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-11-05

Riches ought to be used as q means to
some end: and not be lavished on every &C.
cssion.-Epictetus.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-11-05

Wendell Phil lips says that there isn't q
mayor from Ro1y ton to San Francisco who
isn't elected by he rum chops.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-11-05
GENERAL NArURE-No. ST.

UENERAL NATCRE-NO. D.
AN ACT relating to the harbor at Buffalo,
New York.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of
Representatives of the United States of
America in Congress assembled. That the
Secretary of War be authorized, when in
his judgment he thinks it will be for the
interest of the United States, to extend or
continue the contract for the improvement
of the harbor at Buffalo, made and entered
into upon the twentieth day Of January,
eighteen hundred and sixty-eight.
Approved April Is, 1871.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-11-05

The time is not far distant when the next
single number drawing of the Louisiana
State Lottery takes place, and as there will
then he over four hundred valuable prizes
distributed, it is well that the public beaz
this in mind. The capital prize is s5O, 600,
and the prizes range from that down to
$500. The Havana Lottery At one time en-
joyed q great reputation in this city, but
since the establishment Of home lottery.
conducted in manner that inspires the
confidence Of the community, we hear very
little Of the lottery conducted by the Span
ish government. Those persons who would
like to draw prize in the Louisiana State
Lottery have an excellent opportunity to
try their luck by purchasing ticket.
REAL BARGAINS AT DAsPIT's.-Few per-
sons who read in our paper this morning
the advertisement Of Mr.. H. Daspit, No.
SAG Magazine street, will, from the modesty
of its wording, imagine its full importance;
but we take pleasure in stating that it inn
plies that the splendid fresh importations
of every variety of fine and staple dry
goods exposed1in that store will be sold at
such very low prices that nearly fifty per
cent can be saved by going, there and buy
ing what may be needed Who will 60 and
see!
New Orleans Republican., 1871-11-05
GENERAL NArURE-No. 81

GENERAL NATCRE-NO. 3.
AN ACT to re-establish the Office of sur
veyor at Eastport, Maine.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of
Representatives Of the United States of
America in Congress assembled. That the
office Of surveyor at the port of Eastport,
formerly existing by law. and abolished by
the Secretary of the Treasury. be, and is
hereby re-established and created, and shall
and restrictions that .appertained to the
same before it was abolished; but it shall
hereafter be known as the office Of surveyor
of Eastport and the district of Passama-
quoddy bay.
Approved. March 30. 1871.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-11-05
LAWS OF THR UNITED STATES.


pnaae6 at she E1rot Sessloo q tee TSSS'
seeeud Cengress. rri
lGrxrRAL NArCRE-No. IL
AN ACT relating to moneys % p.ia in'o INC
courts of the United States.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House OF I
Representatives Of the Unite1 S1a.ss III ~
monevs in the registry. of any court OF tne
United States, or IN the hands or nnder me
control Of any officer of such conrf, wnicn
were received in any csnse penang OF ~
;ndicated in such court, shall, within thirty
davs after the passage of this act. be de-
poaited with the Treasurer, an asslstanS
Heesurer, or a designated depositary OF tne
Of the United States, in the name ana 70
the credit Of snch court. And All socn
conrfs or received by the officers thereof
shall be forthwith deposited in like manner;
provided. that nothing herein shall Oe
construed to prevent the delivery OF any
smch money upon security. according 70
asreement Of parties under the direction OF
SEC. 3. That NO money deposited as afore:
said shall be withdrawn except by order OF
the Judge or Judges of said courts respect.
lively, in term or in vacation. 70 % Msnedd
by such judge or judges and to be entere9
and certified of record by the clerk, ana
eyerv such order shall state the cause IN OF
on account Of which it il drawn.
SEC. g. That at each regular and stated
session of said courts the clerks tnereoI .
shall present an account to said courts OF
all moneys remaining therein or subject 20
the order thereof. stating in defaii IN wnas
causes said moneys are deposited ana ~
what causes payments have been MADE:
which account AMI the vouchers tnereoA
shall be filed in court. "4
Sec. 4. That if anv clerk or other omcer
of a court of the United States shall de-
posit any money belonging in the registry
Of the court, in violation of this act. or
shall retain or convert any such money 20
his own uee. or to the use ct any Other per-
son. he shall be deemed guilty Of embezzie.
ment. and, ON conviction, shall be pun1sneH
Nv fine of not less than five hundred dol
Lara and not more than the amount en-
bezzled, or by imprisonment for term not
lese than one year nor more than ten years,
or both. at the discretion of the conrt:
SEC. 5. That If any person shall know.
inQly receive from a clerk or other officer OF
a court of the United States. any money
belonging in the registry of said court. as .
deposit, loan. or otherwise. in violation OF
this act, he shall he deemed guilty Of em-
bessjement, and shall he punished ~ pro-
yided in the last preceding section.
Sec. g. That the act entitled IAN act d.
recting the disposition of money paid into
the courts of the United States," approved
April eighteenth, eighteen hundred and
fourteen. and the act supplementary thereto.
approved March eighteenth. eighteen hun
dred and seventeen. he, and the same are
hereby, repealed. . rirDTr
j, G.. BLAINE,
Sneaker of the House Of Representatives.
SCHUYLER COLFAX,
Vice President Of the United States and
President Of the Senate.
Approved March "a, 1871.
Z. s. GRANT.
GENERAL NATURE-NO. g.
AN ACT authorizing the President to nomi.
nate r. II. Lamson . lieutenant in the
New Orleans Republican., 1871-11-05
GENERAL NATCRE-NO. 81
AN ACT to authorize the payment of d,
1licafa chocks of diah,,rainn of3ioors

GENERAL NATCRE-NO. g..
AN ACT to authorize the payment of du.
plicate checks of disbursing officers.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House Of
Representatives of the United States of
America in Congress assembled, That in
when lost, stolen or destroyed, disbursing
officers and agents of the United States are
hereby authorized, after the expiration of
six months from the date of such checks, to
issue duplicate checks, and the Treasurer,
assistant treasurers and designated depos.
itories of the United States are directed
to pay such checks. drawn in pur-
suance of law by such officers or agents.
upon notice and proof Of the loss
Of original check or checks, under
such regulations in regard to their issue
and payment, and upon the execution of
such bonds, with sureties, to indemnify the
Treasury shall prescribe: Provided, That
this act shall not apply to any check ex-
ceeding in amount the sum Of five hundred
dollars.
AMnrOved April l9, 1871.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-11-05
GENERAL NATCRE-NO.

I06NEhAL XNAIIKk-NO. I.I
AN ACT to create a port of delivery at
Potomac, Virginia, and for other pur-
poses.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of
Representatives of the United States of
America in Congress assembled, That all
the waters, shores, bays, harbors, creeks
and inlets on the south side of the river
Potomac. comprehended between Boyd's
Hole and Cockpit Point, now a part of the
collection district of .Tappahannock, Vir-
ginia, be, and the same are hereby, annexed
to the collection district of Alexandra.
Virginia. >
SEC. 2. That Potomac, in the State of
Virginia. shall be, and is hereby, constituted
and created port of delivery within the
collection district Of Alexandra, and there
shall be appointed, at q compensation not
exceeding the rate of one thousand dollars
per annum, deputy collector of customs,
to reside at said port, who shall perform
such duties as may be conferred upon him,
IN pursuance Of Law. by the Secretary Of the
Treasury. rfs. .ir'Y l -.fI
SEC. 3. That all acts and parts of acts
establishing at Dumfties, in the collection
district Of Tappahannock, Virginia, port
New Orleans Republican., 1871-11-05

0mtAN advertisements, inserted every other
~, - Is ohaERed tWo-thirds Of the above rateA.
eeesndpage 1onthly yadveEtasensnta saahsquase.
o2lper 0onth.. -ra..--- .,....
TfSnalont advertisements, having the run Of the
Dn0oR, 1rot insertion ol 50 per square; e4oh ouboe
0Q1nt insertion oeventy-6ve conto per oquAEe.
ooooua pAge transient adveEtise0enta, each in1or.
avcrtisementsi inserted at intervals to be charged
. loW each insertion.
IaGular advertisers, whe/ advertise largely, win
- allowed such discount from shove named tran.
cent rates - may be agreed upon; provided, that
- can't -a
An business notices Of adveEtisements 70 -
0ha1Red twenty cents per line each insertion.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-11-05
THE WEEKLY REPUBLICAN,

- neWp BY telegraph, miscellaneeus reading, edi
toeiAls, local matters Of general public interest,
emmercial and monetary repOrts, and everything
tet appears In the Daily, except such Mene g are
e Mttle or no public moment. Tho WEEKLY RB.
PUBLICAN n m excellent family paper, vAluable
- well fhE instruction and amusement - in1ormA-
IN q the current topics Of the day.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-11-05

GENERAL NATURE-NO. g..
AN ACT authorizing the President to nomi.
nate r. Fl. Lamson . lieutenant in the
United States navy.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House Of
Representatives Of the United States Of
America in Congress assembled, That the
President of the United States be. and here
by is. authorized to nominate r. H. Lamson
. lieutenant in the United States navy.
Approved. March q. 1871.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-11-05

entlt1eO AN act 10 project all persons "
the United States in their civil rights, and
to furnish the means of their vindication."
SEC. 3 That in all cases where insursse
tion, domestic violence, unlawful combins-
tiOns or cOnspiracies in any State shall 20
Obstruct or hinder the execution of the laws
thereof and of the United States as to de
prive any portion or class Of the people
Of such State OF any of the rights
privileges or immunities or protection
named in the constitution and e.
cured by this act, and the constituted
authorities Of such State shall either be un.
able to protect, or shall from any cause fs!I
in or refuse protection Of the people in such
rights, such facts shall he deemed denia'
by such State of the equal protection Of the
laws, to which they are entitled under the
constitution of the United States; and in ~
such cases, or whenever any such insurTee-
tiOn, violence, unlawful combination or cor.
spiracy shall oppose or Obstruct the laws o.
the United States, or the due execution there
OF, or impede or Obstruct the due course o.
justice under the same, it shall be lawfu
for the President, and it shall be his duty,
to take such measures, BY the employment
the United States, or of either, or by Other
means, as he may deem necessary, for tos
suppression of such insurrectiOn, dOmesllc
violence or combinations; and any person
who shall be arrested under the prOvision'
OF this and the preceding section, shall
delivered to the marshal Of the proper an
trict, to be dealt with according to law
SEC. 4. That whenever in any stare o.
part OF State, the unlawful cOm0rl:
tions, named in the preceding section Of d 5nll
act, shall be organized and armed, anu
numerous and powerful as to be aeas
violence to either overthrow or set ara
ance the constituted authorities OF
State and Of the United States, within
State. or when the constituted author
are in completely with, Or shall conniy
armed combinations, and whenever
reason ofeither or all Of the causes afore
the conviction Of such offenders anu
New Orleans Republican., 1871-11-05

r. Vg[GExERAL NArgRE--No. 81
George A. Stevens, United States narr
to the active from the retired list. -
- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of
Representatives. of the United States a.
America in Congress assembled, That the
President Of the Cnited States be. SU6s -
hereby, authorized to nominate, and by ani
with the advice and consent Of the Senafe
appoint George A.. Stevens to the actiye
List of the navy, With the rank Of lieuteuanf
commander.
Approved, April 10, 1871. sss
New Orleans Republican., 1871-11-05

A New York special Of the first to the St.
Louis Democrat says:
Several Of the morning papers will pub
lish. tomorrow, . statement from Governor
Bullock. The following is the principal
portion:
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1871-07-14
COMMERCIAL.
NEW YORK MARKET.
NEW YORK. July II,

New YORK, July IL,
Business is generally dull, and unless an
Irish corner" is established tomorrow, our
city promises to fall into unusual quietness.-
Many of our leading traders are taking the
present opportunity to indulge in vacation,
which the over worked American should treat
himself to more often than he does. Money
continues easy at 3 per cent for 80 days from
banks and 10115 on call from capitalists. In
fact, money is the biggest drug in the market,
and it Is an anomalous fact that while America
is the largest borrower in the world, money
has been loaned in her commercial metropolis
this year cheaper than it has been ever known
in the world before, that is l per cent. Gold
is 1I@115c lower than a week ago, while the
report that Secretary Boutwell, ls about to throw
the per cent loan on the European market
produced very uneasy feeling. Standing ex-
change remains at 110ll.. The quotations Of
government securities are barely mentioned.
There is no demand froul abroad, and not like
| ~ to be If Boutwell, does as animated. The
dry goods market is resting quot, nauu;ac-
/ tureys keeping back Their stocks. for higher
aud buyers holding oil for lower prices. Wool
.
1 is quiet but firm, with the clip pretty generally
passed &c beyond the reach OF first hands the
market has little interest. The spectators.
fortunately, hold less than an average amount
of wool this year, but that tussie between
them and manufacturers Is yet to come is in
evitable. The decision, however, lies IN great
part with the people. BY their buying such
goods only as Is absolutely necessary those
parasites on the financial body-wool specula
tors-rnay be defeated IN their nefarous oh
ject. Rreadstuffs dull. The receipts Of foul
are heavy and prices are steadily declining
The stock of wheat in warehouse is about 400
600 bu. Corn is more steady. oats are lac
higher. Michigan being worth 72@79c. Eggs
and butter (western) are IN better demand
The former 20. the latter 20@29c. Malt i:
going down. Hops are IN fair export demands
with holders firm, and counting upon the va
rlable news from Europe as weighing in favor
Of a poor crop there. VI groceries. except
sugars, are quiet. standard having advanced
to 1881. Provisions are frmer to-day. but on
the whole weak.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1871-07-14
The Horse Association Races,

The following are the premiums gwen and
the time made in the different races, on the Sd,
4th and 9th of July:
FIRST DAY. NJ.
NO. lS-Open to all horses that have never
competed for public money, County Fairs OK.
copied.
1st-S40. 2d-S2O 3d-1O.
~, Ripple, Kalamazoo, names Belle, 1
4. a. Clark, Lawrence, names Kit, 9
l.. ;. Luce, kalamazoo, names Frank,
Time-3:111 5-9:11A-3:12I.
No. 19-Open TO all horses that have never
beaten minutes.
lst-$40. 2d-20. 9d-10.
j. Ripple, Kalamazoo, names Belle,
|. Ill. Cornell, Lawrence, names Lady,
l.. :. Luce. Kapzoo, names Lady Lawrence, 8
ime-3:04-30415-
No. 20-Open 10 Gentlemen's Driving horses
that have never trotted for public money,
driven to buggies.
1st-S20. 2d-10. 3d-5.
II. j. lIendryx, Decatur names Pokey,
j. Ripple, Kalamazoo, names Belle,
y. Is. Virgins, Lawrence, names Frank, 3
Tlme-3:36-3:34 1-2-3:33 1-2.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1871-07-14
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DETROIT MARKET.
DETROIT. Jnly -, 1871.

DETROIT, Jnly II, 1871.
Matters continue about as last reported
FIRST class paper having dscountedat the banks
at 7@S per cent Business is generally quiet,
but prices on all descriptions Of merchandise
are quite steady. In hardware. TIN has advanc-
ed 25c per box and short 25c per bag. Dry
goods are firm. at a slight advance on a large
part of the list, and dealers feel confident that
the fall trade will cause further advances. The
brands Of prints remain as they we're week
ago, but the medium weights. which had not
then advanced have now been marked up to
correspond The decline of cotton yesterday
to 81 may dull the edge OF the market little
Jobbers regard 1t as beyond peradventure that
WOODEN goods must reach higher level as soon
as the season opens. Which may be correct
when 1t is remembered that woolens sold be.