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New Orleans Republican., 1871-09-15
OFFICIAL NOTICES.


DEPARTMENT OF WArERwORKs AND(
Public Buildings, September T. 1871.
GEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED BY
- the undersigned. until MONDAY, September Ia,
1871 at u for the purchase Of the iron building at
immediately after adjudication of sale
Terms Of sale-Cash on adjudication
bids
All parties making proposals for this contract
required to deposit with the Administrator of
Finance as evidence of their intention to abide bv
the adj udicatOn, the amount of four hundred dol
lars in cash which shall be forfeited to the city in
case of failure to sign the contract.
Bidders to whom contracts not awarded will
have their deposits returned to them on the day
adildic catiOns are made.
No bid will be received unless the certificate Of
the Administrator CT Finance is inclOsed there
with to the effect that the required cash deposit
has been made.
Bids to be indOrsed Proposal for purchase Of
iron building. JOHN $. WALTON.
sea Acting Administrator.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-09-15

STILL IN C0NFINEMENT.-Several days
ago we mentioned, on indirect information,
that Johnny Snapper was in our city. We
are but too happy to contradict that state
ment: he is in an Industrial school at Baton
Rouge. Three or four weeks ago it was
claimed that his term of service had ex-
pired, but it seems that the Penitentiary
lessees We're unwilling to believe the asser-
ton. so kept him at his business
New Orleans Republican., 1871-09-15
CITY Ten PER GENT BONDS,

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE,
City Hall, New Orleans. September 9, 1871.
GEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED
= at this office until twelve o'clock SATUR.
DAY sixteenth instant, for the purchase from the
city Of ritty thousand Dollars in new city ten per
cen. oonas' with october coupons on
Of appropriation, but no bid will be received less
than par, and the undersigned reserves the right
to reject any or all bids.
JOHN 8. WALTON
ee9 It Administrator Of Finance.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-09-15

Once Mutual Aid and Benev0lent Life
Insurance Asso sociation of Louisiana, No. l2O Caron.
delet street, New Orleans, August 8, !8L.Mem
deaths Of \. J. Thaxt0n Elizabeth Carrafa and
Joseph A. Celles, and are called upon to come for.
the Association No. l20 Carondelet street, 81 Is
on each on or before 43o P. NJ, September H. 1871
au6 sel2 r. ". YOUNG Secretary.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-09-15

DIscREDIrABLE.-During the performance
at the ST. Charles Theatre, Wednesday eve
ming, the conduct of some individual in the
gallery was unmannerly and disgraceful.
He evidently meant to destroy the success
ful termination of the play, and should
have been put out Immediately after his
first interruption.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-09-15

A BARREL.-J. Casey mot he who owns
the Customhousel was before Recorder
Hougl.son yesterday for assaulting and bat
tering and knocking the wind out of Mary
Bean with that popular weapon, an empty
barrel. As soon as the Bean could speak,
she declared she would take the law on
Casey. and didn't care if he did own the
largest building in New Orleans.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-09-15

Doctor" said a wealthy patient to his
physician, Il want you 20 be thorough.
Strike at the root of the disease !" Well
l will, said the doctor as he lifted his cane
and brought it down hard enough to break
into pieces bottle and glasses which stood
upon the sideboard. 1t was his last protes-
sional visit in that house.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-09-15

A SUICIDE.-Charles D. Lemon, native
Of Washington City, committed suicide
yesterday by dosing himself with chloro.
form. He was living at the corner of Pal
myra and Derbigny streets. Coroner Creash
held an inquest and learned that deceased
killed himself
New Orleans Republican., 1871-09-15

A RusHER.-A few nights ago j. Rusch, a
policeman in the first precinct, found it
convenient to drink trife too much, and
his head grew light. He was sent to Jail,
and when Recorder Houghton got hold of
him. that official sent him to the Board of
Police Commissioners, but before he arrived
conduct. when he was fined fifteen dollars,
which was not paid at latest writing.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-09-15

Az Richmond young lady was standing
talking with young gentleman in tie street
on Sunday morning, her dress suddenly
burst into blaze. The gentleman took of
his coat and threw it around her. and thus
saved her life. Thus did one spark prevent
the evil results of another.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-09-15

WOCNDED.-Samuel Frost visited the
fifth precinct stationhouse yesterday, bleed
ing from IA flesh wound in his left arm He
know, had shot him in house on Mande-
vile street, between Goodchildren and
Morales. DR.. jackson attended Frost.
After the wound was dressed he went to his
hone. No. II Peace street.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-09-15
CITY WHARF BONDS.

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
New Orleans September s. 1871. !
GEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED
- at this office until twelve o'clock SATURDAY,
the sixteenth instant, for the sale to the city Of
six wharf bonds.
The right to reject any all bids is re eserved.
JOHN s. WALTON
sec lot Administrator of Financ0.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-09-15
Local Intelligence.

The LYONS SHARE.-The lions share
means about all there is to take. Mrs.
Mary Morgan dees not hesitate to swear
that Lucius Lyons stole forty-three dollars
from her. She so far made good her asser
ton that Recorder Houghton sent accused
to the Criminal Court.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-09-15

Bachelors Hair Dye.-This superb hair
dye IS the best in the world-perfectly harmless,
reiiabe and instantaneous; no disappointment no
William A. Bachelors hair dye produces immedi-
ately splendid black or natutal brown; leaves
the hair clean, soft, beautiful; does not con-
tam particle of lead or any injurious compound
Sold by all druggists. Factory, No. lS Bond street,
New Orleans Republican., 1871-09-15

THE DAILY EEPCBLICAN
May be had of the following dealers:
George Ellis, opposite the Postofice.
A. Simon, No. "a Exchange Alley.
&C. Haley, No. 10 Commercial Place.
C.G. D. Hole, No. 81 Exchange Place.
James Ennis, Pontchartrain Railroad
Depot, Third District; also, at Depot foot
Of Lafayette Street, First District.
j. W. Long, corner Of Love and Enghien
Streets, Third District
Crescent City News Depot, No. 255 Canal
street corner of Howard
New Orleans Republican., 1871-09-15

An EXPLOsIOS.-Last evening chemical
apparatus containing gas exploded in the
third story Of No. li5 Canal street. No
BODY hurt.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-09-15

metropolitan Loan. Savings and Pledge
BANK, NO. ia st. Charles street, New Orleans
September l37l.-At meeting OF the Board OF
directors OF this Bank held August l. 1871 NJ y D.
Vanhorn was elected cashier. vice Mr. 3. L. Brown;
and at meeting ofthe Board held September |, Dr..
}. Wenz was elected vice president
GEORGE H. BRACGHN, President.
T. D. VANHoRN Cashier se5 cod I'm
New Orleans Republican., 1871-09-15

boat Tidal Wave, accidentally fell into the
river at Baton Rouge, md was drowned.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-09-15
SPECIAL NOTICES.

special Notice e-German Veteran Bund Of
Louisiana-A general meeting of this association
OF German veterans will take place THIS friday
EV VENiNG at half past P. NJ at their Hall, corner
OF ST May and Camp streets. All members are
requested to be present as business of Importance
viii be presented to them
F. SPRANLEY, President.
P. S.-The rules prohibiting politics will be
strict " enforced sells 1T
New Orleans Republican., 1871-09-15

A RoLLER.-George Wilson, alias Ander-
son. dweller on IRENE street. hired a cart
from c. E. BOzant for stated time. but
failed to return it. He says he left it at a
corner during heavy shower, and when
the water had subsided the property had
foated of, for he was thereafter utterly di-
vorced from it. consequently accused goes
to the Criminal Court.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-09-15
Notice to Bidders.

NOl1CO 10 8l0dcfSe
The certificates on proposals for the following
routes in Louisiana viz Nos. 1905, 8oo7 9Cl3 sol
8o43 1882, must be signed by Postmasters at the
following offices in the State, viz: New Orleans
Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Monroe, New Iberia
Washington by POstmasters at Offices of the first
second and third class in other States
All Postmasters signing certificates Of the suff
cheney of guarantOrs and sureties will be held to
strict accountability for the correctness of such
certificates.
For forms Of proposal, guarantee and certificate
and also for instructions to the conditions to be
embraced iii the contract etc. see pamphlet al
vertisement of September 80 1870 and OF this date
inviting proposals for mail service in Louisiana to
be found at the principal postOtices
Bids shonid be sent in sealed envelopes super
scribed, Mail proposals, State OF Louisiana" and
addressed TO the Second Assistant Postmaster Gen
era. JOHN A. J. CRESWELL
SET Nv " Postmaster General.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-09-15
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF THE
FOURTH DISTRICT,

STATE TAX COLLECrOR's OFFICE
No. 639 TchOupitoulas street, Fourth District
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN TO THE TAX
IN paye-s of the Fourth District that on and
after the FIFTEENTH OF SEPTEMBER suit will
b~ instituted in the Fourth District Court aoanst
g. unpaid taxes Of 1870 and licenses Of 1871
V. GERODIAS,
se3 It's state Tax Collector FOnrfk nistrin4
New Orleans Republican., 1871-09-15

RATHER DAEK.-The police continue to
report. and properly, that The lamps in the
Sixth District are not lighted at night. The
gas company advertises that in consequence
OF a portion of its machinery being de-
fcient, it would be compelled to fail in
part of its contract. The broken apparatus
will be in order shortly, before change in
the moon
New Orleans Republican., 1871-09-15

He LIKES IT.-Sergeant vankirk has re-
ported the Office of one Mitchell, No. IL
Carondelet street, not less than dozen
tiaes recently as having been left open at
night. inviting thieves and incendiaries to
business
New Orleans Republican., 1871-09-15

Succession Of James Hampton-No.
81 34l.
SECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
~ of Orleans.-W!ereas. John Ale xander Muir
has petition ed THIS court for letters OF curatOrship
on tie vacant estate of the late James Hampton.
deceased intestate. Notice is hereby given to all
whom it nav concern to show cause. within ten
days. Why the prayer OF the SAID petitioner should
NOS be granted.
B., order OF the Court.
se6 u y II. o. TRACY, Clerk,
New Orleans Republican., 1871-09-15

BAD DOG.-Mr Foster fosters dog
a: No. 366 Franklin street, but James Nor
ris complains that the animal was permitted
to run at large and bit child only three
years old. Morris thinks that Foster should
be punished for violati ne city ordinance
New Orleans Republican., 1871-09-15
Succession Of DR.. Robert ,IcCracken-

No. 1881.
y of Orleans.-Notice is hereby given to the
creditors of this estate and to all other persons
herein interested, TO show cause within ten days
from the present notification, if any they have or
can why the account presented by the under.
signed should not be hOmOlOgated and approved,
and the funds distributed in accordance there
with.
BY order of the Court.
sel3 l722 NJ. O. TRACY, Clerk.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-09-15

To the Sufiering.-The Rev. William H. Nor
ton While residing in Brazil as missionary, dis
covered III that land of medicines a remedy for
consumption, scrOfula, sore throat, coughs colds,
asthma and nervous weakness. This remedy has
cured myself after all other medicines had failed.
Wishing to benefit the suffering, will lsend the
recipe for preparing and using the remedy to all
WHO desire It free of charge.
Please send an envelope, with your name and
address on it. Address
REV. WILLIAM II. NORTON.
selo ~ dAW 616 Broadway, New York.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-09-15

NOtice.-Ofhce Carrollton Holly Waterworks
Company.-At the first meeting for organization,
held August Is, 1871, the following Board OF Ol-
rectois and officers were duly elected in accord
ance with article ten of the charter: Frederick
dent; Charles ". Newton, Treasurer: Theodore
Meeks, Secretary; +. E. Chubbuck, H. L. Burns A.
6. Brice Henry L. Jones'
The public is hereby respectfully informed that
the subscription books to the capital stock of the
Carrolitcn Holly Waterworks Company are now
west corner Carrollton Railroad Company depot,
CarrOllton.
THEODORE MEEKS, Secretary.
Carroittan, Louisiana, September g. 1871. Sc. I'm
New Orleans Republican., 1871-09-15

Succession of Louis DelOche-NO. 81, 609.
CECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
- of Oreans.-Notce is hereby given to the cred
tors of this estate. and to all other persons herein
interested, to show cause within ten days from
the present notification if any they have or can
why the account presented by the testamentary
executrix IL this estate should not De homOlO
gated and approved and the funds distributed in
accordance therewith.
By order of the Court.
sells i122 NJ, O. TRACY Clerk
New Orleans Republican., 1871-09-15

Succession Of Henry Gettel-No. 34,S45.
SECnND DISTRICT COUaT FOR THE PARISH OF
y Orleans.-Whereas. Peter NJ. Birkenstock has
peti; ti;Oned the court tor letters of administration
Notice is hereby given to all whom it may concern,
to show cause within ten days why the prayer Of
said petitioner should no. be granted.
By order of the court.
seIJ u % NJ, o, TRACY Clerk.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-09-15
Succession Of Rudolph Kmntz N,

Succession of Rudolph knntz No.
CECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
- Of O-,eans.-Whereas, John Kruttschnitt
has petitioI,e, the court for letters of admins.
t-ation tie estate of the late Rudolph Kuntz
decease: l..testate. Notice ia hereby given to all
whom il may concern. 10 show cause within ten
DAYS why tie PRAYER OF the said petitioner should
not De granted.
By order OF the Court.
sea I2I. NJ O. TRACY Clerk
New Orleans Republican., 1871-09-15

Succession of Lewis Parker-N0. 34.S:87.
CECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF
- Orleaus.-Whereas Clarence Parker has petit
toned the court for letters o: administration on
the estate of the late Lewis Parker, deceased
iutestate: Notice is hereby given to all whom
it may concern TO show cause within ten
days why the prayer of the said petitioner should
not be granted.
Bv order OF tie Court.
set le Is n. o. TRACY. Clerk.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-09-15

Succession of Julie ID. Clay-N0. ~ ,6OS.
CECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
- of Orleans-Notice is hereby given to the credit
Ors of this estate and to all other persons herein
Interested to show cause within ten days from the
the account presented by the executor Of this
estate, should not be hom0iogated and approved,
with.
By order OF the Court.
seIi lb "a n. O. TRACY, Clerk.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-09-15
Succession Of VictOire B.
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Succession Of VictOire BOnnccaZe-NO.
3t346
CECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
- OF Orleans.-Whereas, Dominique Thbaut has
petitOne, the Court for letters OF administration
Oh the estate of the late victore Bonnecaze, de-
ceased. intes.ate: Notice is hereby given to all
whom it may to show within ten
days why the prayer Of the said petitioner should
NOT be granted.
By order OF the Court.
L., II D M o. TRACY Clerk.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-09-15

Succession Of John George Damm-No.
3434..
GECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
- OF Orleans.-Whereas. Mrs. Elizabeth Damn
has pettioned the court for letters Of admnistra-
ton on the estate of her late husband John George
Damn; Notice is hereby given to all whom il may
concern, to show cause within ten days why the
prayer OF the said petitioner should not he granted.
By order of the Court.
Sa13 II NJ n. TRACY C'erk
New Orleans Republican., 1871-09-15

Succession Of 4Alph0nsus NJ. j. Burke
No. 81 ,5o4.
CECOED DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
- OF Orleans-Notice is hereby given to the credit
Ors of this estate, and to all other persons herein
present notification, if any they have can, why
the account presented by the administrator Of this
estate should not be homolOgated and approved,
and the funds distributed in accordance Herewith.
By order Of the Court.
seq II io N. O, TRACY, Clerk.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-09-15
SUCCESSION NOTICES,

Succession Of William Cline-No. "a. .505.
CECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THR PARISH OF
- 0Orleans-Whereas, Mrs. Mary 8. Cline has petit
toned the court for letters Of administration on
the estate of the late William Cline, deceased, in.
testate Notice is hereby given to all whom it may
concern, to show cause within ten days, why the
prayer of the said petitioner should not be granted
BY order OF tine Court.
sells 1924 NJ 0. TRACY, CLERK.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-09-15

Succession Of b. r. Boulat-No. 81. .S44.
CECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
petitioned the court for letters Of dative testa.
mentary executOrship on the estate Of the late
B. P. BOulat, deceased: Notice is hereby given to
all whom 1t may concern, to show cause within
ten days whythe prayer Of the said petitioner
should not be granted.
BY order of the Court
sells 20 "a NJ. o. TRACY Clerk.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-09-15

see you Thank you; you are very kind.
l then advanced and put my hand on his
forehead, and. stroking his brow, said: Are
you feeling better this EVENING" He said:
Yes. am feeling easier After some other
remarks of a general character. l spoke to
him directly on the subjects of religion and
death. l told him he was very sick, and
his only hope was now in God: exactly what
the result OF his illness would be, we could
not tell, but at best. death was very
near AS the conversation proceeded he
seemed more earnest in his manner,
and to study his words, and to speak
with more deliberatiOn. | asked him
if he was Christian! He said: Yes, he
had been member of the church, but that
he had not made much of profession ::
still, had always sought to do as he thought
before this: IL have had high aims
Il asked: DO you feel that the grace of
God sustaiDs You, and helps you to bear
your afflction! He answered. Yes l
then urged upon him the necessity of let
ting his faith rest implicitly on Christ as
through Him alone could we be saved
He listened very attentively. Once or
twice a look of vacancy was in his eyes.
and, as if to catch each word, he said quick
ly: What did you say?'
''Dr. White had said that the interview
had better not be lengthy. l told Mr.
Pierce that | would be glad to pray for
him. He said: L would be glad to have
you will 1 pray for you nowy 'Yes.
pray that I may be accepted of Cod /
then, with my hand on his brow, uttered a
few words Of prayer in his behalf His
eyes filled with tears, and taking my hand
(for the first time), he said with great ear
nestness: Thank you, Mr.. Hartzell; still
pray that may be accepted of Cod He
continued to hold my hand, and contin-
ued to direct his mind to God, who. through
Christ. would bless and save him. The
effects of his disease we're plainly seen, vet
there was q pleasant expression upon his
features as he spoke. think he fully real.
ized his nearness to death, and intelligently
commencing him to God, withdrew-he
continuing to press my hand until I was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-16

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-16

SASAToRY PREcAUTIoEs.-If there is. at
tle present moment, in our city anyone who
has ever seen cholera break oat in it's nost
deadly form he will at once recognize
What very triAing excuse Of infection
would be needed for cholera to break out in
Rock Island in the present state of the
weather, and the carelessness, the-uDder
The circumstAn ces-crimInal carelessness Of
some of its inhabitants in the matter of
cleansing their back door yards, and the
pace i'm nediately around their back doors
IN the back streets or alleys, and in keep
ing eeSspools all other necessary places
'ree trom animal and vegetable corruption
And decay the which, in this intense heat
give forth most poisonous calculations and
invite, If they do not generate di.ease Of a
malignant character. It is TO DO hopsd that
immediate steps will be taken to rauovs
this dangerous nuisance, before any ssr;op.
-p'demic breaks out among us. Ii the ten
nts and owners Of property neglect to take
be necessary steps to purify their premises
ter being cautioned, then the officer Of
aealtb must be urged TO look into the mat
ter
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-16

FIRE AT DAvESPoRT.-About half past
ten this morning as locomotive No. l27, c..
r. l. L P r. r WAS endeavoring to pull 8
heavy train, Of tWenty-seveu cars, mostly
laden with railroad iron out of the yard 1T
Davenport, the roof of Mrs. Greshs's hous' .
which is situated on Fifth street, near the
B Irtis House, caught FIRE, it is suppose d
from sparks from the smoke stack on the
engine. The men from the shops at once
rendered every assistance in their power,
and succeeded in putting the Ere out with
the aid of their FIRE buckets. Mrs. Greehe
is insured. The damage was to the roof OF
the house and TO Mrs Greehe's personal
effects on the upper story. The locomotive
tried three times 10 get the heavy train out
of the yard, but unsuccessfully when Nc.
IS hooked on aud helped her out, and abe
proceeded on her "Trip.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-16

UsDER the heading of do dogsresson?"
the Davenport Gazette gives the following ::
''On Perry street, IN this city, there lives
4 gentleman who is the owner OF q valuable
dog, OF the breed known as the coach
species. This dog has been in the habit,
dGTIng the past two years, OF making TIT
daily vIslts-In the morning, at noon and In
the evenIng~-to neighbours yard, for the
purpose OF assisting the well-ted cat, belong
rug TO said neIghbor, to take care OF her
oeetsteRk. His visits during this time have
oeen made with great punctuah1y. About
ten days since, Ned, for such is the dog e
name, was left by his master 10 guard the
place-the master and his family leaving the
city for visit east. From the day OF his
masters departure, "Ned's" visits 10 his fe
line friend ceased, and he has nos been seen
out o his masters enclosure, bat remains
there in faithful watch over the property eft
10 his care. Once, at kItty's usual meAl time
he was seen TO mount the fence, which IS the
dividing line between his masters property
and that of kitty's owner, and there, for d
few moments. he looked wistfully down upon
he inviting beefstesk spread before Mrs.
fa5by bat not long did he look upon the
TEN ptIng scene. Something akin, st least,
to reason, seemed to tell him tina. TO leave
the property placed in his care, even for E
short time would be q violation of the faith
his master had reposed IN him; and back
Re Jumped to his own side of the fence. lie
not this dog Rc'usted by something higher
than reason? Whether he is or not, there
s faithfulness to the trust imposed in him,
and his duues are performed with a eonsci-
sDii )usuess that is 9 grand lesson TO msny
who are accredited with reasoning power
WHITE LINEN dress goods, at q. Il
MAyos.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-16

MUDDLE.-Mr Philleo is being good
deal excused just at present by his party
friends. Scarcely wise. QuiS'ercuse s'accuse.
1t ia well known that the assessment laid a
heavy tax on poor men and spared the rich
1t is also well known that the Mayor tried
to set things right, but got mixed up in il
himself. There isa vivid impression abroad
that the assessment question is considerable
Of a muddle from 6rst to last But still,
why so much excuse, when-after two or
three more tries at an assessment people
will get so weary of the subjest that they
will be glad to be rid of it at any price.