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Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-05-11
THE PLACE WE FILL.

We offer to members Of our race not
only a representative CT their interests as
apart of the body polite, but We place at
their disposal an organ through which
they may be heard on every phase of
their peculiar grievances. It is well
known tina. colored men arc outwitted in
nominating conventions, cheated in their
contracts, and defeated in their aspira-
tons because they lack organization
among themselves, or on account of not
possessing a journal which will open its
columns to full and clear statement of
their cases. The habit of command among
property owners, the recollections of GRIN
ging submissions among those who were
once their victims; the gratitude felt to-
wards those who assisted in the emanci-
patton and reimbursement of our race,
and the distrust entertained by those
whose every experience has helped to rob
them OF the feelings of selfrespect, and to
wipe out the habit of self-reliance, and
conspired to produce a sort Of hopeless
hess OF all re1ress of wrongs inflicted by
the class i'll power, ard to make them
egregiously under-value the aid which
coiored men are able and willing to rem
der one ano ther.
Now, the place we design to fill, is to
make every colored man in the State feel
that he has voice in our columns. We
DO not insist on every man writing gram
matically constructed article, nor can we
hope for a display of the graces of COM
position; all we ask is pllin statement of
the case in point. Drop all highsound-
ing words which are at once an abomina-
ton to educated taste and confusion to
any honest cause; and come to us with a
full and hearty confidence upon all vital
matters, and we will render our humble
help in every time of need. We have a
staff of contributors large enough and
well paid to look after the interests of our
people while our subscription list is increa-
sing to an extent to allow us to reach
almost every part ofthe State. Subscribe
for our paper and send in your commu-
nic.tions, and both will be attended to at
once.
We are not vain enough to think that
our words will reach all who wish them,
that they will be needed by all who need
them. The full and binding force of lead
ership among us has not yet been either
recognized Or accepted There are those
whose prurient ambition to lead has entire
ly untitled them to follow Some of us
cling to petty Office with the tenacity of
IL barnacle to the befoaIed bottom of a
ship, and by bargaining for continued
held upon small place, lose the chance
Of getting larger. Many will barter
away to Il white man for a penny what
could DO sold to a colored man for n
pound.
But when it is once learned that by
counsel and cooperation, we can, not on
y keep what we have, but secure all we de-
serve, the night of degradation will draw
10 its close and the morning sun OF hope !
viii arise with healing in it's beams
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-05-11
Hr MISS EDxoNrA LEWIS, the colored

sculptor, has finished her bust Of Long
fellow, and tie papers speak very highly
of il. n connection with this bust, we
have heard that, wien Prof. Lonsfellow
gave her the frs. sitting, he expressed
surprise 70 find that she already had a
good likeness of him IL her clay model
Oa inquiry, he learned that Miss Lewis
md wayiaid him It street corners, and
had been able to carry her work to q
great state OF forwarc,ness by Ler reccl-
lection OF LIS face.
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-05-11
COMMERCIAL.


WEDNESDAY, May 1O-1l:30 A. N.
Corrosive have still to report q
very good inquiry and moderate offer
ings, and, Notwithstanding the stringency
of holders, about 1850 bales have sold
at very full prices, in some cases showing
o light advance. Low Middl;ng, good
style. has brought 14sc.
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-05-11

J. Sella Martin, Esq, VIII lecture at
.l.e Baptist Church Oh Common street
On Sunday evening at half past seven
o'clock. Seats free
CHARLES SATcHELL, Pastor.
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-05-11

Yesterdays 7: business embraced r.:
bales, (including 200 more tbsn az Ol'o
as follows: CLOSED
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-18
Supreme judicial Court. DIckersOn Judge.

Friday, Nov. 18th. The jury did not re-
tire with the case of Wellington vs.. Bessey,
the sheep case, till 80 minutes past eleven.
BY the indulgence of the court, the hour rule
to which the counsel are restricted in their
arguments, becomes quite elastic. The clos
ing argument for ptf. occupied about an
hour and half. The jury agreed and sepa-
ted during the noon recess. The verdict was
for ptf., Sl4.95.
No. 2GG, John Wheeler VS.. Sanford Pullen
Libbey and Stevens for ptf., j. Baker for
for diff. The parties live at West Waterville.
The ptf. sues to recover damages for injuries
done to his flock of sheep by the defts. dogs.
Two of the sheep were killed outright, and
three others so bitten and MANNED that they
were killed. Others were badly wounded
but recovered. A large number of witnesses
have been sworn, and the trial will not be
finished tlAs week.
The presiding judge desires that there
may be full attendance of the bar at the
opening of the court on Monday afternoon,
for the purpose Of making assignments of
cases to be tried during the week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-18
Church Directory.

ORTHODOX CONGREGATIONAL.-Gr Oh
state ST., between Bridge and Oak streets No
pastor Morning service 1880 A. NJ. Evening
preaching service at o'clock r NJ Preaching
tomorrow by Prof. W. NJ. Barbour of Bangor
FIRST BAPTisT,-Coner Winthrop and Perham
SITS. j. Kicker pastor; residence 20 Oak street.
Morning servine 1880 A. NJ. Afternoon $50 p.
A. Evening +. Nj. Preaching to-morro" by
FREE BAPTlST,-State street, north of Bridge
Morning service 1890 a. NJ. Afternoon $50 p.
H. Evening p. NJ. Preaching tomorrow by
the pastor.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL,-Greens street. east OF
State. E. Martin PASTOR residence at the par
sGnag e AZ next door to the church re Morning ser
+. NJ. Preaching tomorrow by the pastor.
PROTESTANT EPlSCOPAL,-State St, between
Oak and Winthrop; Rey. Mr.. Upjohn, rector.
Morning service 1890 4. NJ. Evening service p.
NJ. Preaching tomorrow by the rector.
Winthrop and Summer SITS,
CIR. Moor, pastor; residence Winthrop street,
below Orchard. Morning service 1890 a. M.
sabbath School service at II A. NJ. Preaching
tomorrow by the pastor.
UNITAIiIAN,-Corner Oak and State SITS. No
CATHOLIC,-state st., north of Bridge Rev. Mr.
O'Bren, priest; residence near the church,
Preaching tomorrow by the priest
Y. NJ. c. A.-Rooms inDarby Block Water Street.
Regular weekly prayer meeting every Monday
evening at IA O'Clock. Mission Sunday School
every Sabbath morning at O'Clock. Religious
exercises every Sunday afternoon at O'Clock.
Rooms open to ali.
The Congregational, First Baptist, Free Will
Baptist and Methodist Churches hold social con-
+ ference meetings in their vestries every Wednes
xd day eyenag a. seven ane one hr1 Gcofk
w. Smith, pastor; residence at the pasonage next
door north of the church Preaching every Sab
bath at 1880 A. NJ sabbath School at IL NJ
Prayer meeting at p. NJ. Preaching tomorrow
by the pastor.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL, HALLOWELL.-Re
.. NJ. Cousens, pastor; residence opposite church.
Morning service, 1870; Afternoon service, $50
Sabbath School LIS p NJ. Preaching tomor.
SOUTH PARISH CONGREG ATIONAI. HALO.
WELL.-Rey. Z. &. McCully, pastor; morning
service 1880; afternoon service $50. Sunday
School lis Z. NJ.
BAPTIST CHURCH, HALLOWELL.-Rev. A. r.
Crane, pastor Morning service 1880; afternoon
service $50. Preaching tomorrow by the pastor.
FREE BAPTIST CHURCH, HALLOWELL.-Rev.
l. Mr.. Heath, pastor. Services at usual hours.
UNIVERSALIST CHURCH, HAILOWELL.-Rev.
Mr.. Paine, pastor. Services every Sunday.
knights Of Carthage.
MOUNT NEBO CITADEL.-Regular Convocation
each Friday evening at Darby Hall, until further
notice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-18
Telegraph News in General.

Portland, Me-, II. The Boston & Maine
Railroad directors in session here to-day, de-
cided to have their line enter Portland
around by the rolling mills and connect with
the Ogdensburg & Maine Central roads above
Vaughan's bridge. They will run track in
Commercial street for city business.
| The storm swept away the boat house and
other out buildings belonging to the light
house on half way rock.
| Boston, II. VIM. A. Webb, Jr alias Wig
gin was convicted for trial to-day, in default
of 1925, 90 ball. charged with obtaining money
on forged certificates in aid of Sabbath
schools. lie appears to have operated in
the same line in Brooklyn, Albany and Phila-
delphia, and western cities.
Toronto, Ont, Il. The bark Z. c.. Sher-
man has been wrecked OIL Long Point, The
crew were lost. The propeller Evergreen,
of this city, was wrecked. The crew were
saved. The brig Resolute has been wrecked
and a man and woman were frozen to death.
The rest of the crew were saved.
Buffalo, II. The crew of the bark p. c.
Sherman lost of Long Point, arrived here
to-day. They dritted across the lake in an
open boat for twenty hours. They were ex-
posed to a cold and heavy sea and were
drenched to the skin. The stewardess died
on the terrible passage from exposure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-18
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TO THE
Daily Kennebec Journal.
News From Washington.

| Washington, II. An arrangement on the
motion for ruling to show cause why a
| mandamus should not be issued on the Sec
| rotary of the Treasury, to compel him to pay
| the Kentucky war claims, was postponed in
| the Supreme Court until Friday.
The Senate Finance Committee, with the
exception of Bayard is in session. The COM
missioner of internal revenue is in eonsulta-
ton with the committee.
Datus Coon of Alabama has been appointed
consul at Rio Janeiro and Charles ]. Dyer,
Consul-General at Becrat.
Secretary Robson order officially issued
dismisses six cadets from the naval academy
for hazing Certain others are deprived OF
all privileges for year and another for three
months. The Secretary desires to be dis
tinctly understood that the academy is to be
purified of this disgraceful practice and the
defiant spirit which now invokes its action by
| dismissal if necessary Of every cadet who re-
fuse the fullest obedience to the regulations.
The Secretary of the Treasury decides that
foreign built iron barges cannot be used to
transport grain on the Mississippi. That
American fishing vessels sailing under a per-
NIT may touch and trade at foreign ports if
not forbidden by treaty stipulations With
out permit fishermen found within three
leagues of the coast with foreign goods ex-
ceeding $500 in value are subject to seizure
and forfeiture.
The Solicitor of the Treasury advertses
the residence of defaulting paymaster Hodge
for sale at auction, for benefit of the Govern
ment.
The civil service commission to-day were
engaged in the consideration of the question,
what weight if any should be given to senior
ity of the service in promotion.
The American and British commission
have adjourned until the 9th of December.
One claim was rejected because of insufficient
cy of proof.
There was cabinet meeting oday of 8
hours.
The President received no visitors he
being occupied in the preparation of his mes
sage. The message will be furnished the
press in the same way as heretofore, namely
manifold copies will be made and given to
authorized representatives of newspapers
shortly after the private secretary shall leave
the executive department, with copies of the
official document for both houses of Congress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-18

Hon. Nelson Dingley, Jr., Of Lewiston
lectured in New Gloucester on Monday even
ing on temperance. The address was pro-
nounced the best ever given upon temper
ance IN that place. Two things stated by
Mr.. Dlngiey should be known by all, namely |:
That there are three times as many rumshops
in the county As there are schools, and that
it costs more to maintain them than to main
tain all the schools and churches in the land.
| The Advertiser learns that Messrs. Hill,
| Smith & Co., proprietors Of the steam plan
ing mill in Calais, have purchased the house
and four acres of land formerly owned by
Mr.. S. T. King, for $4,000. Part of the
land will be used for lumber yard, and on
the remainder tenements will be built for the
employees in the mill. The new enterprise
is daily assuming larger proportions. The
capital invested is already said to be $780,
900, and other purchases are talked Of. The
employees will number over 100 men at the
mill.
List of Patents issued to citizens of Maine
for the week ending Nov. ii, 1871:
d. Forrest, Passport; Hemmer for Sewing
Machine.
F. d. Currier, Marlborough; Tea and
Coffee Pot Stand.
J. Mainser, Richmond; Watchmaker's
Chuck.
Under date of Nov. 2lst, 1871, 227 patents
will be issued During the past week 27l ap-
plications and 60 caveats were filed.
One of the clergymen of Saco, in the course
of his sermon last Sabbath afternoon, re-
marked that he understood there were one
hundred and twenty eight licensed grog shops
in Biddeford.
a fire in Bangor Thursday afte moon, in
the roof of two-story double tenement
house, owned and occupied, one half by
Chandler Cobb (of the firm of Cobb & Side
linker,) and the other half by Mrs. Anderson
Parker, damaged the property considerably
above the amount of insurance, which was
$1,000 on the Parker property, and $1,000 on
that of Mr.. Cobb.
The fall term of the Eastern Normal School
at Castine closed on Thursday. The winter
term commences Dec. 4th.
Mr.. ]. L. Rowell has been engaged to take
charge of the editorial columns of the Piscat-
aqnis Observer, and in this weeks ''leader''
earnestly advocates the establishment ofman-
ufactories in Dover and Foxcroft.
Bruin was within few rods of Fishers
corner, in Charlotte, few days since, leav-
ing the prints of his huge paws; his tracks
were plainly seen Thursday morning, there
being damp snow.
The amount of lumber shipped from Calais
during the past summer has been unusually
large. Up to October the shipments each
month had been greatly in advance of the
corresponding months of last year. For the
month of October there were 9S cargoes
shipped, and lo4 during the same month last
year. The reduction is owing to the drought
which prevailed a few months ago, and the
unsatisfactory state of the markets. The lum;
Der merchants state that freghts are high at
present, and that it is difficult to obtain suf
ficient vessels.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-18

Portland, on Sunday, 5000 was contributed
for the benefit of Rev. Robert Collyer',
church in Chicago.
The Methodist says that prayer meeting
| class meeting or love feast, without the sym
| pathetic music of a woman's voice, would be
strange if not frigd occasion. Many
wives of early Methodist preachers were
| nearly as useful as their husbands on their
long circuits; but these femenine evangelists
were, however, exceedingly modest in their
pedient to mount the pulpit.
Rev. w. w. Dow of Waterford, has ac-
cepted call from the church in Winchendon
Centre, Mass.
The Universalist Society at Kittery deeply
regret the removal from Portland of Rev. G.
w. Bicknell.
Eight more converts have recently been
added to the Baptist church in Dexter.
Rev. Mr.. Burgess of the Pine Street Free
Baptist church, in Lewiston, has been chosen
Secretary and Treasurer of the f. b. Home
Mission Society.
The cause of temperance, virtue, and solid
and modest piety have lost true friend and
exemplar in the death of Rev. G. +. L. Bryant,
who departed this life at his residence in Do
yer on the 18th inst.
Considerable religious interest is becoming
manifest at the daily evening meetings held
at the Methodist Church in Pennington.
There has been a revival at st. Adams. A
few weeks since Free Baptist church of Ave
members was organized there. Last Sabbath
week Rev. Mr.. Longley baptised five, after
which seven were added to the church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-18
EUROPEAN NEWS.

Berlin, II. The Bavarian representative
IN the Federal council has proposed a bill to
permit and provide for legal prosecution of
clergymen engaged in unpatriotic intrigues.
Paris, II. A despatch from Rome states
that the Pope has consented to consecrate the
church st. Suare. He had hitherto refused
to permit the ceremony because the church
was private property of King Victor Eman-
uel.
London, II. Strikes have commenced by
the workmen in various parts of Spain in
obedience to signals from abroad.
The court martial in the case of the wreck
OF the Megorora, rendered a verdict fully
acquitting the captain, officers and crew.
The acquitment was generally accepted with
satisfaction.
Col. Jas. Sanderson, the weli-known man.
ager OF the Langham hotel, died last night of
disease of the heart.
Madrid, j.. A deputation of senators and
deputies in the Cortes, with the minister,
waited this morning upon the King and pre-
scented their congratulations on the first an
niversary Of his accession to the throne. The
King gave the strongest assurance of patriot
ism, and devotion to the cause of reservng
tor Spain position among the powers of Eu-
rope, and restoring national industry and
prosperity.
Vienna, II. Count Buest has addressed a
formal circular to the diplomatic agents of
the Austro- Hungarian empire resident abroad
stating that his resignation was not based
upon any political grounds, but upon reasons
OF a purely personal character. The APP
prevail of the British government of Count
Buest's appointment to the Austro- Hungarian
embassy at London, has been received
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-18

for his appearance at court to answer to the
charge of simple assault.
In passing judgment, U. S. Commissioner
Bradbury remarked that undoubtedly the
Government would grant every facility in its
power that the prisoner may have a fair and
impartial trial. 1t was to him matter of
deep regret that he was called upon to decide
against man who had been crippled while
serving the country in the army. He then
ordered him to recognize in the sum of $500
for his appearance in Portland at the Deem
Der term Of the U. S. District Court, to an
swer to the charge that had been brought
against him. He was then re-committed to
Jail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-18
STATE NEWS.

Rev. Dr. Chaplin iectured in Portland on
Wednesday evening, on "Orders of Nobil-
ity"-not the potato-vine aristocracy of king
ly patents; but the nobility of work.
Leather your iron bits or use leather bit
it is a shame to be putting these cold morn
ings an iron bit into your horses mouth, only
to keep it sore or tender all the winter.
The Portland Advertiser suggests that gov
eminent ought to buy some waterproof mail
bags and then newspaper mails wouldn't bs
spoiled whenever there was a rain storm. A
most excellent idea.
| Dr. b. L. Carter of Jefferson, has been ap.
pointed Examining Surgeon of the Pension
Office.
Besides clothing, Brunswick has already
raised $500 for the western sufferers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-18
marrieD.

In Hallowcll. 18th inst, at the residence of the
brides parents, by Rev. G. Il. McCully, William n.
Ballard to Miss Ella o. Wilson, both of Hallowell.
In Belfast 18th inst, George NJ. Cook to Sarah f.
Flagg, both of Belfast.
In Searsport, 10th inst, Franklin M. Hale late of
Bluehll, to Miss Lucy ii Ford, of Searsport.
In Cranberry Isles, I'd inst, Lewis ii. Holmes to
Miss Mary A Speare, both of &. Isles.
In Mt. Desert, 9Th int Fitz w. Gerring, of
Gloucester, Mass, and Miss Ada G. Stanley, OF Mt
Desert.
In East Harrington, 7th inst, Nathan C. Tucker
to Miss Sarah j. Shaw, both OF Cherryield; NAL
colin ii: Cook, of Cheryfield, to Miss Clara p.
Shaw, of Gouldsboro.>
In Pennington, 9th inst, Charles Z. Gay, of Bos-
ton, to Miss Mary A. Cole of Liyermore Falls
Ia Kngfeld, 9Th inst, Harvey II. Cross to Miss
Mary +. Longley, both OF kingfeld
In Phillips, 9th inst, Sas A. Blodget to Miss
Eliza A. Baker both of Phillips.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-18
NEWS BY MAIL.

| A despatch from Constantinople reports
three hundred and eighty deaths from cholera
| last week.
1t is given out at the Treasury department
! that the consolidation of the internal revenue
districts has ceased for the present.
| The committee of seventy in New York
are preparing new city charter and election
law, to be submitted to the legislature.
| The New York board of health forbids the
| occupation of any cellar as human habita-
ton from and after the 18th of December.
There is considerable excitement in Halifax,
| N. S., about the cholera-ship Franklin. DIR.
| Gossip, the health officer of the port, is
charged with with gross dereliction of duty.
| Senator Schurz, who is in Washington, au-
thorizes denial of tina statement that he has
had a conference in New York with Senator
| Conkling, General Butler and, Speaker
Blaine.
Heavy gales prevailed on Wednesday
around the British coasts. Severe casualties
to shipping are reported, but no American
vessels are yet mentioned.
There is no truth in the statement that the
habeas corpus is about to be suspended north
ern counties of Geogia, and that the Attorney
General is now engaged in preparing draft
of the proclamation.
| Col. Josiah Given having resigned the Of
fee of Deputy Commissioner of Internal
Revenue, for the purpose of accepting the
District Attorneyship in Iowa, all three of the
Deputy Commissionerships of the Revenue
Bureau are now vacant, and there is already
quite scramble for the succession.
At meeting of the democratic ward and
city committee of Boston on Wednesday
evening" the Hon. William CASTOR was re-
nominated mayor by reclamation.
The telegraph has made brief mention of
the death by suicide in New York on Wednes-
day of Lafayette Fisk, formerly of Maine.
1t appears that for several days previous to
his death he exhibited symptoms of aberra-
ton of mind, and Wednesday morning ap-
peared violent. His wife dressed herself to
go out, when Fisk followed, but falling to
overtake her he returned to his room, and
procuring knife, stabbed himself i'll the
neck. Then taking pistol, he shot himself
IN the breast, and then rushed to the roof of
! the house, which is four stories high, and
| leaped to the pavement, falling upon his
head, crushing the skull and causing instant
DEATH The first knowledge his wife had of
the dreadful occurrence was when she re-
turned home few hours later. Mr.. Fisk
was formerly in prosperous circumstances,
but lost large fortune by shipwreck, and the
attendant exposures Frustrated him, from the
effects of which he never entirely recovered
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-18

A letter has been received from the family of
Mr. Joshua Allen, formerly of this city, now
residing in Ludington, Michigan, giving a
brief account of their narrow escape from the
great contlagration. The cracking of the fire
was distinctly heard in the woods near their
packed up, as every one supposed the family
would have to move; but the rain came and
checked the fire. The letter states that never
before did the rain appear so blessed, and
never was it so welcome to the distracted
neighherhood. AT the time also, to add to
the alarm created by the fire, Mr.. Allen was
confined to the house by sickness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-18

Tomorrow morning, when you partake
of steaming hot pork and beans, think of this
little incident that occurred in Portland A
woman bought piece of pork of a grocer.
On reaching home she cut it in two and the
operation developed an ugly worm an inch
long She took it back to the trader, who
gave her another piece in exchange and coolly
barrel! That worm will probably squirm in
mortal agony in somebody's bean pot in Sat-
urday's baking.