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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-20
Benefit at the Academy.

We admire the pluck of the minstrel
troupe now completing their engagement
at the Academy. 1t must be harder work
playing to meagre houses than it is stand
ing on nothing and trying to walk. But
Ethiopian minstrelsy is not popular here,
and the actor who gazes at sea of empty
chairs is by no means SO much interested as
Daniel Webster was when he beheld the
sea of upturned faces. If only few more
people would go to the Academy this week,
so as to screen the finely upholstered chairs
with their rows of scarlet backs from the
gaze of the audience and the stage, it would
be less lonesome.
This evening is good time to 90, for
everybody takes benefit: Hart, Ryman
and Barney, Manager Bidwell, Treasurer
Kittredge and the business agent of the
minstrels, and we hope it will be rousing
one. The performances are good, and the
minstrel company seem to play better if
they can enjoy the pleasure Of having some
body to look at. Go.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-20
NEW YORK.

Liv0nia Won the Race-Advance in DR.,
Goods-keyser'sv Vouchers Forged-In.
surance Convention and Life Policies
New YORK. October l9-The yachts Co
lnmbia and LivOnia raced again to-day
The Columbia lost f ve minutes in the start
As they passed the fort the LivOnia was a
good mile ahead, with a stiff breeze, and
when they rounded the lightship the Livonia
was five miles ahead. The breeze Stacked,
and the Livonia won by ten minutes.
The dry goods merchants are advancing
prices on account OF the Chicago fire.
Eighty-six thousand dollars worth OF
vouchers have been found that have been
paid on account Of Keyser, and which
keyser pronOunces forgeries. They were
paid by the Tenth National bank
The insurance convention adopted q res0-
luton to memorabilia Congress to exempt
life policies from the bankruptcy act. A
committee was then appointed to report
the best method Of winding up insOlvent
companies.
Evening.-Money closed easier; sat for
call loans. The Treasury disbursed $3,OOO.-
900 on account of yesterdays bond pur-
chase. The banks are still unable to meet
the trade demand for discounts. Sterling
SIS a aSl4. Gold closed at 1925 ll23s. Gov
ernments steady; fve-twenties Of 1862 1l3A:
1864 1l3A; 1865 ll27s: new issue 1925; 1867
1928; 1868 1925: ten.fOrties 1885. State
bonds dull and heavy; Tennessees 63, new
"a; Virginias 65, new 81; Louisianas IS,
new 81, levee skies Is, eights 78; Alabamas
eS, fives 65 Georgias 50, sevens 80; North
Carolinas 1884,, new 90: South Carolinas 73.
new 42h.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-20
THE CITY HALL.

Yesterday at noon the City Council telo
| a private consultation in the Mayors parlol
relative to continuing the contract with the
Firemen's Charitable Association, embraced
in the ordinance proposed by Mr.. Remick
on the twenty ninth Of August last. The
ordinance will come up at the regular meet
ing Of the Council on Tuesday next, and, it
| is understood, will then not be finally acted
on until further consultation may be had
on the subject.
Explosion Of Torpedees.
Mayor Flanders yesterday, after the tor
pedO explosion, proceeded to the levee,
where about three hundred cases of the de-
structive material were landed, and ordered
that the whole lot be Immediately taken
out of the city, and by water.
Department Of Waterworks.
Mr.. David G. McCan, one of the COM
mittee OF two appointed by the Mayor to
inspect the waterwOrks in use in the
Northern cities, has returned. and is pre-
pairing an elaborate report OF what he
saw in the course Of his thorough and
present somewhat reticent ON the subject
being practical man. and disposed to
canvas matters thoroughly before making
known his views. When his report is
made public, We may look for something
thorough and practical, that will command
the respect Of the city administration. and
will doubtless lead to new and improved
method Of supplying the city with water.
The Holly system Of Waterworks.
1t is understood that Administrator De-
lassize, having duly considered the verbal
reports of Mr.. H. c. McCan, is disposed to
recommend the Holly system of distribut-
ing water for this city. If adopted here
four fire plugs would be placed on each
square, each equal to a steam fire engine,
and throwing q jet of water over the tops
Of the highest houses, and all driven by
central engine.
To put the system in complete operation
would require an issue Of bonds amounting
to s., 500, 900.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-20
.ThIIHI ZI9JLdJfHa SIhTJaO VFI
....., t5 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20 l8n
Escape Of an American Ffsherman-
Seizure for violatioa Of the Fishery

Escape Of IN American Fisherman-
Seizure for Violation Of the Fishery
The Gloucester (Massachusetts) Adrertiser
gives us plain idea of the cause Of the ex-
citement about the fishing schooner E. A..
Horton. The 4ddoertiser says:
A dispatch was received from Halifax,
Nova Scotia, on Wednesday, stating that
the schooner Edward A. Horton, Of this
port, seized about the first of September
by Captain Tory. of the Dominion cutter
Sweepstakes. for violation of the fishery
law, and taken into Guysborough to await
the decision Of the Vice Admiralty Court,
was taken away on Sunday night by un-
known parties. There was cargo Of fish
in her. A store was broken open and the
vessels materials taken ont. It is supposed
that her rescuers were American seamen
from the Straits of Canso, assisted by a
vessel outside. No trace Of the vessel was
lett, except q part of a cable, which was
cut and left.
Her rescue created quite o sensation at
Guysborough, and efforts will no doubt be
made to recapture her, but we hope she will
succeed in eluling her pursueYs and arrive
safely home. Then we shall see whether
the Dominion government will demand Of
the United States her surrender, and there
will be no little curiosity to see what action
our government will take in the premises.
The news Of her escape was hailed with
great satisfaction in this community, and
was the general theme of conversation yes
terday. There is great desire to learn full
particulars of the affair, and these we shall
probably get in few days.
The E. A. Horton has arrived at Glouces-
ter, and as she is owned by General Buffers
constituents, We shall see what We shall see.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-20
FOREIGN.
Spanish Troops Arrived nt Havnna-Re.
cent Treaties with France Approved
by Enperor william.

Spanish Troops Arrived at Havana-Re.
cent Treaties with France Approved
BY Emperor william.
HAVANA, October 19-The steamer from
Cadiz brings six hundred Spanish troops.
BERLIN, October ]9.-The emperor has
approved the recent treaties made with
France.
LONDON, October l9.-Later advices from
Teheran show that Persia is still suffering
from famine and pestilence. and the disor-
ganizatiOn and disturbance which these cal
amities have induced. The province of
khOrassan has been invaded and plunderei
by warlike tribes. Instructions have broken
out in various quarters. which the govern
ment finds it difficult or impossible to auell.
The province of Frars is in open rebellion,
and the government troops have been driven
from Shiros, the capital Of the province,
which is now held by the rebels.
The Very Reverend Il. w. Church, the
new dean of st. Pauls, was installed on
Tuesday.
HAVANA, October 19-The schooner We'll
dam, from Guatemala for Baltimore, with
cargo of sugar, arrived at Santiago de
Cuba on the eighteenth, with all hands sick
with yellow fever. She reached port
through the assistance she received at sea
from the German ship Henry.
Advices from Kingston, Jamaica, to the
nineteenth instant report that the Demarara
telegraphic cable is laid. The steamer
Darien will now resume graphing for the
lost cable.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-20
The Rankin English Comedy Compan,

The Rankin English Comedy Company.
On Monday next the legitimate will again
rule the stage Of the.Academy Of Music, and
will be tittingly signaled by the debut Of the
Rankin company, combination undoubt.
edly superior to any thing we have had, EN-.
bracing some Of the very best artists in the
profession, and among them some of the
picked members Of the Moore Wyndham
company, well known and popular here.
The inaugural play will be the great sensa-
ton drama Of Little Emily" with new and
realistic scenic effects which have been in
preparation for some time.
The Rankin Comedy Company are pro-
nounced by our exchanges equal to Wal
lacks or Daly's. and the completeness and
elegance of their repertoire will certainly
command the attention Of our fashionables
Each member Of the company has been
especially engaged for the particular char
acter to he assumed, and in dramatic circles
this organization is deemed the best in the
country. Seats are already in demand for
the opening night, and this company may
be assured of a highly successful season at
the Academy
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-20
Tho Lingards.

Robertson's comedy of "David Garrick, y
last night at the St. Charles Theatre, gave
the Lngards an opportunity to show theil
excellence in characters to which they are
specially adapted. Miss Dickey Lingard
as Miss Araminta Brorn was lively
sparkling, brilliant. and a perfect gem OF
an actress. Alice Dunning Lingard's per.
sonation of Ada Ingot could hardly be i'm.
proved upon, while w. H. Lingard as
Squire Chiry never adapted himself 80
we'll to any character on the New Orleans
stage. Miss Blanche Cations Mrs Smith
was our exact ideal of that famous lady.
In the Lingards repertoire there are some
splendid theatrical gems. Let us have
them, and drop "Elfie.'
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-20
REPUBLICAN MEETING IN TENSAS
PARISH.
HOLLY GRovx, TENsAs

HOLLY GKovx, TENsAs PARISH La. !
October 5, 1871. :
EDITOR REPUBLICAN:
At large and enthusiastic meeting OF
the Republicans Of the upper part of this
parish, held at this place to-day, and pre-
sided over by Ephraim Routh, president Of
the Second Ward Colfax Club, addresses
were made by J. Ross Stewart, Samuel
Bland and Others. indorsing the State ad-
minlstration, and calculating to our colored
fellow-cltizens the mercenary purposes, the
ways that are dark of our ex-friends, the
Customhouse people.
The following resolutions, offered by j.
Ross Stewart, and adopted by the meeting,
will indicate that Tensas presents an un-
divided front to the common enemy-the
above named faction and the Democrats:
Resolred, That we most heartily indorse
the action of our chief executive, and call
our friends at home and abroad to witness
that, with greater obstacles to overcome,
Governor Warmoth, by his generous, but
firm policy, has restored Louisiana to sub
stantlal peace and prosperity unequaled By
any other Southern State.
Resolred, That We are proud Of the fact
that in the late attempt to destroy our party,
not one Of our 2G0O voters could he induced
to represent Tensas parish in the Custom
house convention.
Resolred, That we denounce all, and will
put down any man or set Of men who may
attempt to divide our party. either in the
State, parish or ward.
Resolred, That We indorse our parish ad-
ministratiOn, and while our schoolhouses
stands and memory lasts, we never will for
get Judge Hiram X. Steele, our Republican
leader, who, through five years of trial and
danger, has proved true to his every pledge
Resolced, That We indorse the State Ex-
ecutive Committee of which Hon. P. b. $.
Pinchback is president.
ResOlred, That the New Orleans REPUB-
LICAN and the Louisianian be requested to
print the above proceedings.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-20
Meetisg i'm Plaquemfnes Parish.

The Republicans of the third ward of
Plaquemines parish held rousing meeting
at their headquarters on the seventh in
slant. The Plaquemines Republican pub
fishes the following report:
Speeches were made by the Hon. Harry
MahOney, our popular representative, the
Hon. Eugene Fields, member of the police
jury, and Judge Charles Lewis, the newly
appointed justice Of the peace in the eighth
ward.
Upon motion of Hon. l.. c. Courcelle. the
following resolutions were adopted by ac-
clamation:
Resolred, That we heartily indorse the
national and State administrations.
Resoired, That We recognize the conven-
ton held at Turner's Hall, in the city of
New Orleans, on the ninth day of August,
1871, as the true and legal assemblage OF
the Republican party in Louisiana. i
Resolred, That We owe no allegiance sto
any State Central Committee, except that
presided over BY the Hon. ?. b. s. Pinch
back.
The meeting was entirely harmonious; all
parties, while regretting the recent action
of our Lieutenant Governor, pledging them
selves to oppose to the "bitter end" all at
tempts to thwart the will of the people with
military display, or to gag them with Gatlin
guns.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-20
McC0mb's New Departure.
From the Memphis Apppal.1

President McComb, of the New Orleans
and jackson road. as we are informed. has
agreed to subscribe $l25 900 to the capital
stock of the Memphis and Paducah road,
whenever the connection or consolidation
of this road with the Mississippi and Ten
neesee is authorized by a decree of our
chancery court. McComb is shrewd enough
to know that the Memphis and Paducah
stock will pay. and that the speedy compile.
tion Of the line will render his property in
the Mississippi and Tennessee, and in more
Southern roads, greatly more valuable than
to-day. In fact, Mr.. McComb's system of
roads should converge IN this city. The
progress of the Kansas City road and of
that to Little Book aud Camden, draws Nc
Comb to Memphis by forces which he can
not well resist. His interests may become
identical with those of Memphis, and if he
would locate his workshops here, at a point
accessible to steamers that would lessen
greatly costs Of transportation on heavy
freights, he would subserve his own and
the interests of this city and of Memphis
railways. He could aid in bridging the Mis-
sissippi and in the extension over Arkansas
of the most profitable system Of railways
in America.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-20

DO0eOtlo Markets.

NEW YORK. October 10, Evening.-Cottor
dull and heavy; sales lO74 bales; uplands
l91ac; Orleans 2O@. Flour dull and droop-
ing; common to fair extra 81 4507 IS; good
to choice 81 8O09 25. Whisky 95095hc.
Wheat slightly favors buyers; winter red
Western 81 4fol 4S. Corn a shad pwer
at 761ac. Rice quiet, gig 09c. Porky13 Is
d13 62k. Lard: kettle rendered 8Ac.
Turpentino firm at 7O07lc. Rosin mn.
changed. Tallow 9u9 l3-l6c. Freiehts
easier.
Cotton: sales of futures today l2.7OO
bales, as follows: On the basis of low mid
ding, October 1915, l9c; November 1915.
10 3-l6c; December l9 l-l6, 1915; January
l9Hc; February 1880; April 20c; March
20, l9Ac.
Coffee quiet and firm; Rio lso2Ohc.
Sugar in good request; fair to good re-
finery 90 9&c; Cuba o9asc. Molasses dull.
Rice quiet, 809c. Freights a shade easier;
wheat by sail lOkd; by steam Ill 0ll4 4sd.
CINCINNATI, October 1e.-Cotton: only
limited jobbing demand; low middling l8&c.
Flour and grain unchanged. Provisions
quiet and weak, but holders are not willing
to mako concessions. Pork &l2 750lS.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-20
The Coal Famine in Cincinnati.


The coal famine which has been threaten
ing us becomes daily more and more immi-
nent. 1t is estimated by good judges that
the stock row on hand in the coal yards
does not exceed 900 bushels. The aver
age daily sale is about JOG, 900 bushels. The
large manufacturing establishments and
many private persons, have supplies more
or less large on hand. Mr.. Jacob Gardner
states that he could obtain $4,000 bushels
per day Of Hooking Valley coal if railroad
transportation could be obtained. and could
sell it 1t twenty-five cents per bushel. The
board Of Aldermen, at their last meeting.
adopted a resolution granting to railroad
companies special privileges in the way OF
bringing coal to the city and unloading it
here. Unless the railroad companies act in
the matter soon. We shall have an absolute
famine upon us. for the prospect for rise
in the river is no brighter than it has been
any time these six months
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-20
Concert at Lyceum Hall-Beneft of thu
Sufferers at Chicago.

Lyceum Hall was thronged last night by
select assemblage of our Oldest and mos,
respected Creole families. and the beauty
and style of the ladies' toilets were only
excelled by their matchless forms and eyes
Chief among the beautiful ladies who graced
the occasion were those escorted by Colonel
Thomas Lewis and Mr.. Isabelle
The entertainment was both musical and
dramatic, and was given under the auspices
of the Louisiana Progressive Club, for the
benefit Of the Chicago sufferers.
The programme was lengthy, and we
have only space to mention the names of a
few Of the performers. The opening chorus,
by the company, was given with beauty
and effect. "Come like a Dream" was taste
fully rendered by Miss Fanny Hopkins.
The broadway Swell was exquisitly sung
and acted by the same lady, assisted by Mr.
E. E. Smith.
Notable among the exquisite songs were
"The Gray Hairs of My Mother" BY Miss
Mary Stackhouse, and the ballad. lis it
True p by Miss Emma Stackhouse.
The festivities were closed at late hour
by dancing, and music by Kelly's band.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-20
BY TELEGR RAPH.
LATEST NEWS FROM ALL POINTS
YACHT RACE AT NEW YORK
THE LIvoNIA THE WINNER
ADVANCE IN DRY GOODS
KEYSER'S VOUCHERS FORGED
CUsT0MH0uSE DEFAULTERS SENTENCED
Republicans Garry California
CASE OF MRS. FAIR
THE TREAcHERoUs APAcHEs
A GRAND RAILROAD OPENING
RAILROAD CONVENTION At SHREVEPORT
GERMAN TREATY WITH FRANCE
THE EMPEROR APPROVES II
HE TREAcHERoUs APACHEs
l GRAND RAILROAD OPENING
RAILROAD CONVENTION At SHREVEPORT
GERMAN TREATY WITH FRANCE
THE EMPEROR APPROVES IT
WASHINGTON.
Cotton Seed Planter Patent exte.d

Cotton Seed Planter Patene Extended.
WARRINGTON, October !9-The patent Ol
7. A. White, of hilledgeville, Georgia, for
cotton seed planter has been extended.
The following is furnished as the solution
Of the mail troubles between Galveston
and Houston: Cowdry and James, through
the management of General j. Warren Bell,
Of Fakes Bulletin, have agreed to carry the
mail between Galveston and Houston, from
depot to depot, and weigh the samsa1o the
month Of November, with the privilege of
declining further service after the first of
January. should the remuneration not be
satisfactory. Should the Postmaster Gen
eral accept their offer, Mr.. Caldwell, man
ager at Galveston, will be directed by tele-
graph to receive and transmit forthwith as
above
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-20
MISCELLANEOUS.
HOMKS FOR THE HOMELESS
AND EMPLOYMENT FOR THB MILLION.
Hurrah for Texas:

The attention Of all emigrants who wish te
secure permanent homes and remunerative EN-.
plOyment, is called to che fact that the state "i
Texas has homestead law. which donates one
hundred and sixty acres to every actual ana per
manent settler thereon. With . territory stretch.
ing from the Red river the north. to the Gull
of Mexico on the South and from the state OF Lou
fsians the east, to the Rio Grande ON the west:
and possessing . great diversity Of climate and
soil; having . public domain Of nnety.two mil.
lions acres Of land vacant and unapprop.iated
title in fee simple acquired by the actual settler
thereon; and having now in course Of copstruc.
tion SIX or seven lines Of trunk railroads. running
the whole length and breadth Of the State. with
lateral branches to all thckly settled dstrcts, all
Of which roads are now in want Of lab0rers. and
are paving good wages for such labor. Also wanted
500 school teachers and 50 .0o0 farm laborers, to
whom good wages will he given.
Colonel J. H. Liprard. one Of the Commissioners
State OF Texas, under and by virtue Of an act Of
OF the General Assembly thereof, passed 1T the
regular kassicn Of 1870 aud 1871 10 in this city,
and can he found At his office. No. 100 Baronne
street, where all persons proposing To- emigrate
can apply for information and where all letters Of
inquiry eau be addressed. oc2O I'm
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-20

Libel Prosecution Memphis Falr-Epis-
copal Convention-Custom De-
fauitero Sentenced.

Libel Prosecution Memphis Falr-Epts.
eopal Conventfon-Custsm De-
fauiters Sentenced.
NASHVILLE. October l9.-The Supreme
Court remaEded for q new trial Baxter va.
Sanders and Clark. The lower court cave
Baxter 81 900 for a libel, in publishing the
speech OF General MObry.
MEMPHIS, October l9.-There was very
large attendance at the fair to-day. The
trOtting match for q premium of $3.50 was
won by Morrissey, beating Surprise and
HOskins in the order named. Time: 2:394
1884, 2:35a4, 2:36.
MEMPHIS, October 19.-The United States
marshal brought four alleged Ku-K Klux from
North Mississippi to-day.
SHREVEPORT, October l9.-The railroad
convention, which met here yesterday, was
largely attended, and the session harmo-
niOus, with representatives from St. Louis,
Memphis. Nicksburg, Kansas, Arizona, New
Mexico, Texas and Louisiana. Great inter-
est is manifested. Reports were read favor
ing an early completion of The Pacific rail-
road, connecting with Memphis and other
points, and the adoption of prompt meas
ures for the improvement of the navigation
of Red river. The convention goes to
Marshall. Texas, tomorrow
CHICAGO, October 19.-The first real
estate transaction OF any magnitude since
the fire was made this morning. Il. 5.
Hinsdale sold to I. A. Bryan fOrty-two feet
in Dearborn place, by eighty-twO feet IN
Randolph street, in the burnt district, for
$4,000. Mr. Hinsdale bought this property
a year ago for $4,000; since the fire it is
worth more than before.
Mrs. Leroy, Of No. 1877 Dekoren street, in
whose barn the fire here originated. pro-
nounces the story false that the tire broke
out owing to carrying kerosine lamp in
the stable: she was in bed and asleep when
the fire commenced.
SAN Francisco, October l9.-The Repub-
licans carried the school and judicial cleo
tions throughout the State. The taxpayers
carried the city by 5000 majority. The
Democrats are c0ntesting the election of
TalAn cOnnfv haNamna mf TIA intarfaranra If
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-20

We find these paragraphs about rice in
the Plaquemines Republican,:
Enormous quantities of rice are now be-
ing shipped from our parish to New Orleans.
The Bradish johnson and Marcella, steam
boats of enormous capacity, are loaded to
their fullest extent nearly every trip with
this valuable product Of our fertile land.
Since the late gale our farmers have been
very busy endeavoring to save as much of
their rice as possible from being "stack
burnt as the heating Of the grain, caused
by getting wet, is called. The loss by this
large all over the parish that the rice to be
marketed will be largely in excess Of any
previous year.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-20
THE VICTOR CANE MILLS

THE VICTOR CANE MILLS
COOK EVAPORATORS.
Manufactured by
BLYNYER. NORTON 4. co..
OF CINCINNATI,
Successors to Niles l. Coz
Are the only reliable MILLS and EvAPORATORS
for small planters, say from . half to five hogs.
heads per day.
Larger Mills, up to heaviest ever made, and Ket.
ties, Vacuum Pans, or steam Trains, to suit, fur.
uished on order
Small sizes, as above, always on hand, and fur.
nished in time for present crop
THOMAS D. BODLEY,
Sole agent, No. 9 Perdido street, New Orleans.
$3.50 d&W I'm
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-10-20

They have been playing at the St. James
Theatre, Boston, 1.-The Rehearsal" with Miss
Jennie Engel's New Orleans minstrels, in
magnificent costumes loaned by Messrs.
Spalding e. BidweH, of tie Academy of
Ausic