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Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-03
BASE AND COWARDLY.

The mission of the Customhouse
organ, yclept National Republican,
seems to be to defame prominent
men in our party who were fighting
the battles of freedom and equal
rights, when those whose interests
it principally represents were un-
known in Louisiana as Republicans
on the contrary, in several con-
spicuous instances, were well known
as Democrats! The more earnest
and consistent, the more daring
and successful their services in es-
tablishing Radicalism as power in
the land, the more vilely, ma!ig-
nantly, and persistently does the
National Republican attack political
leaders whom it's hackers should
feel it a duty to humbly follow.
In a recent issue Senators John
Lynch and Hugh j. Campbell were
the victims of its base SANDERS, in
connection with their management
OF the offices of Register of Public
Lands and Surveyor General An
appropriation was made for neces-
sary work in their respective offices,
part of which appropriation each
has expended. In the form of soil
citous inquiry, with proper accom-
paniment of inuendo and oblique
accusation, the CustomhOuse organ
endeavors to convey the impression
that these funds have been wrong
fully and dishonesty used-that
the gentlemen named are guilty Of
gloss malfeasance in Office. 1t does
not dare make the charges direct,
knowing its utter inability to sustain
them; and its own disbelief in its
own dastardly insinuations is proven
by the fact that it would produce
substantiatory details did but the
least foundation of truth underlie
them.
These efforts to defame gentle
men of well established integrity
can effect but temporary annoyance
and no real harm but they must
react upon the authors should the
latter remain long enough before
the public to permit their baseness
to be exposed at proper time and
under proper circumstances.
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-03

eS-Before another issue of our
paper the Senate will lave convened
in extra session and doubtless elect
ed a President, who will ex-oficio
be Lieutenant Governor till the ex-
piration of the late incumbents term
in 1872.
Several Of the most prominent
members on the administration,
and INSTRUMENTATION side OF the
Senate have been mentioned, but &C
yet the knowing ones speak with
some reticence and seem disposed
to keep their own counsel till the
time for action arrives.
Several efforts are reported to be
on foot to defeat the assembling of
the Senate if possible, but we be-
ieve they will fad ofauy such effect
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-03
THE RUSSIAN MINISTER

Minister Catacazy, the representa-
tive of the Russian government at
Washington, has so far compromised
himself and his mission in the es-
timaticn of President Grant that he
was ''admonished not to address the
President" during the reception OF
the Grand Duke Alexis. The pub
lie have not been made aware of
the nature of the calumnies against
tho President By the Russian Am
basssdor, but the following language
is Sufficiently precise and emphatic
to indicate the gravity of the offence.
ain con sequenceof his continued
misbehavior aud his personal calum-
ny of the President the latter has
Tor some time past refused inter
course with Minister Catacazy, to
whom it was intimsted that on the
occasion Of the visit he must con-
fine himself to the official act of
presenting the Grand Duke. Fur
Their than this, he was admo nished
not to address the President, and
he did not offer his hand. The
management of the Russian legation
passed to-day from Mr.. Catacazy
to General Orlof, whose residence
has been at Hartford as military
attache OF the legation. This gen.
tleman will be very acceptable to
the executive authorities in his new
position. This change relieves the
President of the unpleasant duty
which Me-. Catacazy's conduct had
otherwise made q necessity Of send
ing his passport to the minister,
and may be regarded as q practical
compliance with the request OF this
government for his recall 1t is I'M
derstood that Mr.. Catacazy has
been ordered by his government to
uaa upon his Imperial Highness the
Grand DIXIE during his tour IN this
country, and to return tO Russia
immediately ON its close"
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-03
Alice Cary's only Love.

In the profoundest sense Alice
Cary never loved but once. The
man whom she loved is stiIl alive
yet gossip, with its keenest Scent
has never found or named him,
With all her fullness of affection,
hers was an eclectic and SOLITARY
soul. He who by the very patent Of
his being was more to her than any
other mortal could be might pass
from her life, but no other could
ever take his place. A proud and
prosperous family brought all their
pride and power to bear on Son to
prevent his marrying girl unedu.
Gated, rustic and poor. Il waited
for one who never came back" she
said. "Yet I believed he would
come till I read in paper his mar.
riage to another, Can you think
what life would be, loving one,
waiting for one who would naSr
comet"
He did come at last. I saw him.
His wife had died. Alice was dying.
The gray-haired man sat down be-
side the gray-haired woman. Life
had death pDsperously with him,
as it is wont with men. Suffering
and dealt lad taken all from her
cave the lustre o: her eyes. From
her wan and wasted face they shore
upon him full of tenderness and
youth. Thus they met with life be-
hind them-they who partedpligh.-
ed lovers when life was young. He
was the man whom she forgave for
he blighted and weary lie, with a
smile of parting as divine "a ever
Lit the face Of woman.-Iadspsadent
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-03
PROCLAMATION AGAINST THE HDllsl
ku.XLGX.

Governor Conrad Baker, Of In
diana, has issued the following
proclamation in reference to the
organized band that recently hung
the three negro murderers in that
State:
Whereas organized bands oil
armed and masked men have
recently usurped the functions and
powers Of the judiciary in the coun-
ties of Franklin and Clarke, and
have assumed the right to forclbiy
take prisoners from the jails OF SAID
counties and execute them Tor o.
fences against the laws OF THIS
State, charged to have been COM
mitted by such prisoners, and 10
the latter county three negro men
were taken from the jail and o.
ecuted by one of these lavlss'
organizations, and it has been mad'
known to me that proclamatlons
have been published.in said county
Of Clarke, purporting to emanse
from one of these klans notifying
all colored persons who have settled
in said county since the Close o.
the late war, to leave said county
on pain of death; and, being alSo
informed that there are now coiofe'
prisoners in the Jail Of Clarke coun'
ty, who may be in danger OF NOV
violence;
Now, therefore, I, Conrad baSe''
Governor of the State OF lndiah''
do hereby call upon the leg,
authorities and people OF ssu
county, and of all other coun'''.
where these illegal organizas'on,,
may exist, to use all the la"'''
means in their power for the sup
preston of the same, and fof Wv
speedy arrest and trial OF those W.. W.,
have been engaged in the ie'','
terrible tragedy before mon1'0n't
Every citizen and every class
citizens, is entitled to the equ,
protection of the laws ana wv
violence must be suppressed ~
prisoners awaiting trial and 'nel =,
lawful custodians must be protec' :,
at all hazards To this end all Wv
means at my command will i De ~ -
nished to the local authori"e'
aid in the performance Oh 'u .,
dxties whenever Q request 10 ~
effect is made. I especially wa"
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-03
THE CITIZENS MEETING

According to announcement there
was a meeting held in Mechanics
Institute on Friday evening, under
the auspices of ''The Citizens Asso-
CATION" The object was to take
into consideration the present con-
dition of the financial department
of the City government, the en-
barrassments under which she labors
on account of deprecated securities,
and from unnecessary and extra
VACANT OUTLAWS of public money, in
short, in their own language it was
''for the purpose of taking some
steps to check the career of reckless
extravaganza instituted by the pre-
sent City Administration. The meet
ing wes regularly organized with
President, an imposing array OF
Vice Presidents, and other neces-
sary officers. Several gentlemen adj
dressed the assemblsge with evident
approval. The last speaker called
on was Governor II. G. Warmoth
whose judicious hints and advice
seemed not to meet with that res
ponse which they deserved. In fact
they were not denunciatory of the
City and State Government and
hence We're unacceptable to the
mass.
La our allusion to the meeting
when we saw it proposed, we en-
braced the opportunity to suggest
the absolute propriety Of approach
ing the important questions Of the
hour with the calmncss and dignity
worthy of the subject, and not to
be led away from calm investiga-
ton, fair discussion, and Manly,
reasonable recommendations OF
amendment, improvement and re-
trenchment, by heated passion,
bitter invective, and irreconcilable
dislike. Unfortunately the majority
of the speakers rather inhamed the
minds OF their hearers than informed
them of the true state Of affairs, and
invite their cooperation in the use
of those constitutional measures
which are generally remedial.
In truth such meetings and such
speeches can DO very little towards
accomplishing the results needed.
Tie gentlemen composing the
Citizens Assoc alton can effect in
iinitely more by availing themselves
of the opportunities which they
can unquestionably obtain from en-
curing into the state of municipal
affairs. With intimate knowledge
of the wants and requirements of a
good city government, they are
well qualified to offer such recon-
mendations as their wisdom and
discretion suggest; and their coun-
ssls will doubtless receive the re-
spec'ful consideration of the city
authorities.
But we cannot believe that men
believing themselves to be right
as we opine the city administrators
do-can be persuaded Of the "error
Of their way" by denuneiation and
reputation.
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-03
OUR AGENTS.

MISSISSIPPI - Daniel +. Young,
Greenville.
LOUISIANA John A. Washington,
Black Hawk, Ooncordia Parish; Hon. G.
Y. Kelso, Alexandria; Antoine q Sterrett,
Shreveport, A. G. Ruth, Carroll Parish.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA james
A. d. Green, Washington City.
ILLINOIS :--Lswis B. White, Chicago.
KENTCCkY:-Dr Il. A. Green, Louis
vile.
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-03

ngRemember that Oh Tuesday
evening December 8, the CONCERT
announced by THE LOUISIANA Pro
GREssIvE CLUB, will take place in
the Mechanics Institute.
Every indication shows that this
will be q fine and creditable enter
tainment.
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-03
WORK BEFORE CONGRESS

The approaching session of Con-
gress is represented as presenting
one OF the busiest business seasons
for legislators which has occurred for
many years. The New York World
reports eight hundred bills on the
calendar" An alarming number
certainly to be disposed of within
the limited period of the session.
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-03
FINANCE caHMlTrsE.

STRMaHr UsIyERsITY.--Sabbath
services at the usual hours, morning
and evening. Rev. DR.. Thompson
having returned from the North,
will preach. "Whososver will, let
him COME" No distinction of race
or color.
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-03

we got dere we all 60 to de court,
and dere, in de face OF the whole
court, Squire H he kiss de book
and do declare dat John is free
born" Upon being asked to show
his papers, which he never would
consent to do, the poor, haf-witted
fellow, who had long years before
committed them and locked them
in his memory, when he himself did
keep the key, in q monoton-
GUS recitative repeated something
like the following never vary
ing in the slightest degree. and al
ways reiterating "dat Use free
born:" I'm the State Of Maryland,
de An Arundel county, and de An
no Domini in de year of our Lord,
de one thousand and de eight hun
dred and de forty-seven. In de face
Of the whole court / do now declare
dat John Queen, who is five feet ten
inches in de height, wild de long
straight. black hair, yaller in COM
plexion, wild q mole on de right up
per lip, which is de free-born, in de
testimony whereof I do hereby. in
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-03

@-The races at the Metairie
Course which should have com
menced yesterday, have been post
poned till Tuesday, when the lovers
of the turf and it's sports will have
ample opportunities to indulge.
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-03
nEMrRs.

FOB THE STATE AT LARGE.
EDWARD BUTLER, Of Plsquemines.
s. s. SCHMIDT, Of Orleans.
THOMPSON COAKELY, of Rapides.
ALBERT CAN'T, of ST. Landry.
JOHN PARSON, of Orleans.
A. w. SMYTH. Of Orleans.
II. RABY, Of ysttoches.
JAMES MoCLEERT, Caddo.
DAVID YOUNG, CoHeordia.
FL. HEBRON, Of Orleans.
First Congressional Dissrict-Hugh j
Campbell, Fl. Aahoney.
Second Congressional District-A z
Barber, James L. Belden.
Third Congressional Distributions.
II. holland, George Washington.
Fourth Congressional District-E. w
Devices, Raford Blunt
Fifth Congressional Distriet-A. W
Faulkner, A. b. Harris.
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-03

E3~At recent meeting OF the
Commissioners Of the New Orleans
Park, DR.. n. +. Bonzano was elect
ed President of the Commission,
vice General J. n. West, resigned.
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-03
THE BROTHERS BOYD AC-
Quilted.
F1BsT DISTRICT COURT.

William and John Boyd, charged
with the murder of Samuel Rainey,
were released Saturday morning, at
III o'clock, the jury having re-
turned a verdict of not guilty.
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-03
THE METEOROLOGICAL
FIGURES.

From advance sheets of the Gen.
sus Table No. 2, it appears that the
population of the various States and
Territories, as officially and finally
revised at the Census Office, is as
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-03

- Yesterday we had the pleasure
OF welcoming the arrival of our
friends Hons. G. G. Antoine, Sena-
tor, and VIM. Harper. Representa-
tive, from the Parish OF Caddo.
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-03
STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE.
QEsfsEEs.

PREs'r-P. B. s. PTNCHBACK of Orleans.
RECORDING Sac'Y-WILLIAM VIGERS.
oaREspoSprEG Src'YJ. ". FAIRFAX.
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-03

Mn. 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, 1871-12-03
OUR CHOICE.

FROM THE SHREVEPORT REPUBLICAN.
We hoist the Republican banner
with the name of H. C. Warmoth for
Governor, in 1872. We have been
careful observers of all movements on
the politicals chess board and have re-
viewed the acts of men, as leaders Of
the wings of the party, with care, and
find that after noting his acts, the dig
fed tone in meeting the accusations OF
members Of his own party, We pro-
nounce in his favor.
The fact is, political matters are 80
complicated, and may become more so
during the coming year, that We re-
quire an astute, able and with all lib
eral and honorable man to fill the ex-
ecutive chair of the State, one pos
sessing the administrative ability, with
the firmness of execution to meet and
master the questions, proper solution
of which will add to the material
wealth OF the State and to the pros
perity of all classes of our citizens.
And in II. C. Warmoth the mass OF
the people Of the State recognize these
merits, and without asking Democrats,
Custorl-housites, "PaAsivites," "ac-
tivites," or any other ''ites, a conces-
sion or q compromise of their princi-
pies, We say that as the question of
"who is the man, will rest upon the
respective merits of the candidates,
and as his are transceadant, above, be-
yond and superior to any man of this
State, che is the man" to be the re-
preventative of the people. The
sources from whence charges of cor
,uption proceed against him, convicts
If there is any truth in the charges
those men of the party who sit in
judgment on him. and as he is not the
law-maker, but executor, and guardian
OF the Law, is guiltless, but they are
the guilty instigators Of Laws which
they say "oppress the people," As he
has been found TO be an honest official,
q faithful executor of the Law and the
vindicator of the rights Of all classes
before the the lay, we will support him
as the choice of the Republican party
Of the State of Louisiana, subject to
the nominating convention.
"All hail the Chief" the most no.
BILE and able Of Southern Governres.
"Our Choice" for Lieut.. Cover
nor in 1872, 40 will be seen by re-
ference to our frst column, is the
Hon. P. B. 8. Pinchback. The
political record Of this gentleman
shows no blemish, uor can his most
violent political opponents charge
him with corruption or faithlessness
to his constituents. As ON able
representative of his class in whom
his fellow-citizens place implicit
faith, lie will in the next guberna-
torial canvass poll a heavy vote,
and as co-worker on the Repub-
lican ticket with Gov. Warmoth,
assurance of success is made doubly
sure.
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-03
sus-Eyfe.7IyS ecNKirTEe.

Hon. HUGH J. CAMPBELL, Chair
man.
Hon. T. B. S. PINCHBACK.
Hon. HARRY MAHONEY.
Hon. F. j. HEBRON.
Hon. A. B. HARRIS.
Hon. A. z. BARBER.
FINANCE eahMlTTEE.
Hon. F. J. HEBRON
Hon. THOS. j. holland.
Hon. Ed. BUTLER
Hon. A. ". FAULKNER.
JOHN PARSONS ESQ.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-03-07
POLITICAL NOTES.

The High Court of Error and Appeals of
Mississippi has decided the Governor has the power
10 remove officials. This hutter among those
opposed 10 GOV. AlcOrn's policy.
A meeting of the Central Grant Campaign
Club was held Yesterday afternoon, for the purpose Of
oectng officers After completing the formal orgauza-
non Nj Opdyke was requested 10 ca meeting OF the
Grant Central Cuu next week.
The With Assembly District Grant Club
met last night and passed resolutions denouncing the
so-callcd Tammauy Republicans" and calling on tho
Republican state Committee 10 PROVIDE Tor tIe OfgdL3
fon In this county OF a Republican Committee, which
shall be entirely independent OF the maclatlOn ana
cOutrO. Of Tmumauy Hail.
The ISt Assembly District Grant Club held
~ rst regular meeting last evening, and unanimously
elected he following officers President, Samuel y. lie
Compte: XiccPresidcnts, Peter j. stuyNesnt thi-tO
pher Riley Recording secretary, John Mllham Heape
Charle- V Lewis Delegates to the General COmnl zee
Andrew W LeCeatt DR.. James Kennedy, Amos ht"'he!
Joseph +. Costa. James Lee, Patrick Hcnutssy, j. =
Richmond. and J.. J. DcemeT.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-03-07

memorandum pointing out that there has always been
very large quantity OF imperfect vaccination In infancy
" IL therefore very desirable that all persons should as
they approach adult life, undergo reyaecinnlOn; Cen
orally speaking Mr. Simon says the best TINE OF nc Tor
reyaccinallOn Is from Is TO IL years OF age ana persons
IN that period OF life ought not To delay their reYaec
ton Where there Is prevalence OF small pOf III my
nelghbOrhOod, or where individuals are from PERSONA
circumstances likely To meet chances OF nfecuon, tno
age OF is need not he waited for In circumstances OF
special danger, every past childhood, on whom 10
vaccination has not before been successfully PERFORMED
ought the memorandum says without delay 20 ne TO-
Nhcclnaed The same paper, In leader goes on 10 say
No person can possibly be dangerously exposed 70
the contag0n OF small pOG "A the nurses In the sma
Fox Hospital yet they entirely against IT, ana
for what reason They for all reyaccinated on
their admission for service in the hospital and the 0er
alton Is never repeated single repetition OF so simple
an operation can DO no Inconvenience to any one but
The public should thoroughly understand that the repet
ton s In all cases necessary n immunity IL to be IN
suFed The foregoing speaks for ITSELF and needs no
remarks from wC.I.
Hee- York, March /, 1871.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-03-07

on OF the streets running north and south power
In appeal against mOnopOlzng OF them for special
steam use ana turning their present currents travel
mo otner already OVercowded streets aud crowded a.
these streets now are they 10 become the
CITY continues to grow. 50 that the wisdom OF effort
10 relieve en and add 10 their number rather than
minisbing them. II apparent
buch road as Is needed In this city should be built by
railroad company whose only object should be 10 build
the pest possible road afford the greatest possible
cOmmOdaton 20 the public in its necessity Of rapid
motion, and have nothing 90 do with the thousands Of
other objects which may lawfully engage the attention 81
Others The duty Of the municipality T. 10 give va good
local government not TO build railroads. steamboats, or
hotels for people residing within Jurisdiction but 20
give us such mild aud benhcent admins
tratiOn that we may lead quiet and peaceab Die
lives What, then. - wiser than 10 authorize the
trial Of the experiment as set forth in this hill Let an
who wish join In building the necessary road and on
the other hand compel who docs not wish to- by
the method Of taxation. so long sufficient capta il
pledged 10 do tho work. II Others wish 10 on the
pertinent IL guaranteed success IA the bill be-
comes n law This bill TALES with the experience and
even the recommendation OF the annual message Of the
Governor and IA the most economical and honOrab BILE
proposition which has been submitted 10 the legislature
and fayOred by various Of the principal opponents OF
the broadway Surface and Arcade schemes and com
onds itself TO the candid consideration Of our citizens
Ees0- York, March D. 1911 LIlIOii ~ obhfAkD
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-03-07
ASSEMBLY.

The House met at 1880 p. IN. Bills were in
,roducei-Co savings banks topay interest on all
a,pos- for the whole time they In the bank defn
AM the duties and Liabilities Of shers in Of prison
rs being taken OF their custody by habeas corpus
ferred 10 the first Committee OF the whole; extend
Enc the operation of the law allowing towns 10 aid rail-
Soas regulating and protecting the planting Of oysters
h Jamaica 70 improve RailrOad-ave., in Mount Pleas
ent and 20 repeal the act 10 lay out Cenrsave
~ oOdlaWn. NestChCstCr County.
By a concurrent resolution. that copy OF Warren's
q studies be furnished 10 each school district Laid
fver under the rule.
Concurrent resolutions requesting representatives.
b. Congress 60 their influence 20 secure taxation Of
b. Government bonds, and oppose land grants, Was re-
farred 70 the Committee on Federal Relations.
resolution that the Clerk procure for each member
ropy the proceedings OF the Constitutional Convention
~ referred - the Printing Committee.
The resolution calling on the Canal Board for nforma
Son hat effects nav gaun and revenues on the
annals Of the State the erection Of bridge over Lake
khampain at Tcouderoga would have was made the
gpeCiai order for tomorrow at u ~.
The senate resolution giving 20 additional days 10 the
mt Railroad Committee for INVESTIGATING the New
Hamburg ID disaster, was adopted.
The following named bills disposed Of as noted
prevent the spread Of smallpox nv requiring pupils
public schools to be- edeC OnIuted, with in
ructOus 10 strike out the enactng clause; inc0Tpora
tho Westminster Club in the County 81 MeStchester-
2hird reading authorizing the construction OF canal
Eudge in BuiialO-st, ROchester-tLlrd reading. Ad-
kOSrued