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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-18
New Orleans Academy of Sciences.-At

New Orleans Academy OF ScIences.-At a
meeting of the Academy, held ON Monday, May IS,
1871 the following resolution was unanimously
adopted:
Resolved That this Academy, through the me-
dunn of all the newspapers in the State of Louis
lana that will publish the same gratnitously, otfer
the following prizes fer collections of entomology
within the State of Louisiana, and descriptive es.
saws accompanying the same, to wit:
l. prize of One Hundred Dollars for the best
collection of insects peculiar or Indigenous to the
State OF Louisiana; the insects 10 be shown, as
much possible in their various stages Of develop
ment-eggs larva, chrysali and perfect insect. In
Judging a preference will be given to those col
iections which most successfully illustrate the life,
history, habits, propagation and alimentatlon OF
the insect as also any of its peculiarties, whether
shown by specimens drawings, models or other
means.
O. second prize of Fifty Dollars for the second
best collection; and
g. third prize of Twenty-Five Dollars for the
third best collection.
Each collection is to be accompanied by des-
ciptve ESSAY of the insects exhibited and must be
subscribed with the name OF the competitor
The collections and essays to be sent to the Re-
cordino Secretary of the Academy on or before the
first day OF June, A. D. 1872, to be transmitted by
him to The Chairman of the Prize Committee which
shall consist of five fellows, all OF whom shall be
Immediately appointed by the President.
The Academy shall be entitled to take from any
of the collec and essays sent IN, whether
cessu not any portion thereaf 1t may choose, at
a price to be fixed by the Prize Committee.
The Prize Committee shall have power to decline
awarding any prizes, should the corrections seem not
PRIZE COMMITTEE:
v.O. King, NJ D., Chairman.
J. g. Robertson, Gustave kOhn
A. F. McIain NJ D., John kruttschnitt
true copy from the minutes.
ALBERT G BLANCHARD,
Recording Secretary.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-18

Recorder Houghton sent Louis O'Grady
to the criminal court for having shot and
badly wounded Daniel Smith, several
weeks ago.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-18

Marie Louise, a miserable of Basin street
finds an uncomfortable home in prison, for
making a good imitation of an insane per
son in breaking furniture, drinking vile
whisky. and essaying to kill C.. A. Maurin,
using knife and a bottle.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-18

CECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
y of Orleans.-Notice is hereby given to the
creditors of this estate, and to all other pertons
herein interested, to show cause within ten days
the present notification if any they have or
can, why the account presented by Mrs. CHRISTINA
Stucve, natural tutriX, as such administering tins
estate, should lot be hOmOlOgated and approved,
and the funds distributed in accordance Herewith.
BY order of the Court
myI8 p NJ. o. TRACY, Clerk.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-18

A Connecticut farmer plowed up lady
gold watch the other day, and can't find
the owner. He merely wants to know how
long it has been planted.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-18
NOTICE.
POUND NOTICES,

DEPARTMENT OF POLICE,
New Orleans MAY ID. 1871. :
NNyERE BROUGHT TO THE THIRD DISTRICT
w Pound, corner of Union and Morales
streets
Two (2) dun colored STEERS.
Which, If not claimed within five days, and the
expenses thereon paid will be sold at public auc-
ton at said Pound, on MONDAY, May p, ISL
at twelve o'clock NJ.
JAMES LEWIS
No. 70 myl8 At Administrator.
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New Orleans. Nav 16. IS71.-FO

New Orleans. MAY is. IS71.-Forfeited
pledges TO the Loan and Pledge Association will be
sold by public auction the highest bidder at the
office of said association on FRIDAY, the twenty
sixth day of May, 1871, between the hours of ten
A. NJ and two p. NJ
By order. z. B. BENTON President.
! W HuLMAN Cashier myl6
NOtice.-New Orleans, NAV Is, l87l.-All powers
of attorney heretofore granted by me are this day
revoked CHARLES I. HOWARD.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-18

DEPARTMENT OF POLICE, /
New Orleans, May l., 1871.
WHERE BROUGHT TO THE FOUHTH DISTRICT
w Pound, OH Dryades street. between Jack
son and Philip streets
One ~ White and Red Cow, branded F. o. on
left hip
One ~ White Cow, with red neck
Which, If not claimed within five days ana the
expenses thereon paid, will be sold at pubhc auc
tion at said pound on MONDAY, May e.
1871 at twelve o'clock NJ. JAMES LEWIS,
No 75-myl7 st Administrator.
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MAYoRALTY OF NEW ORLEANS, /
City Hall, May l., 1871. {

MAYORALTY OF NEW ORLEANS,
City Hall, May Il, 1871.
no. 860-Administration Series.
Resolved That the Administrator of Police be and
he is hereby authorized to advertise for sealed pro-
pOsas for furnishing fresh beef for year to the
City Workhouse and the Boys and GiIls' Houses of
Refuge, under the specifications contained in resO-
luton No 81, Administration series.
Adopted by the Council of the city of New Or
leans May 10, 1871.
BENZ. F. FLANDERS, Mayor.
A true copy:
H. CONQUEST CLARKE Secretary. myl8 II
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-18

The trains on the New Orleans, jackson
and Great Northern railroad now pass
Jackson, Mississippi, as follows; Going
North, 2:35 A. NJ, $40 P. NJ; South, l2:lO
P. NJ, los A. NJ.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-18

All papers favorable to the purposes implied in
the foregoing resolution will please give it an
sioua insertion during the period fixed for the pre-
paratiOn of collections. myl8
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PAUL z. THEARD, Judge.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT.
DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA.
In Bankruptcy-No. Ills.

IN THE MATTER OF HENRY 0. COLOMB,
Bankrupt
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-18

The examination of the st. Charles street
broker, f. Merle. who is accused of having
distracted a seven-thirty certificate of the
amount of S775 from the office of Admins
traitor Shaw, will commence before Re-
corder Houghton to-day at twelve o'clock.
There are two charges pending against the
accused. one for larceny and the other one
for forgery.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-18
LEGAL NOTICES.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT.
DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA.
In Bankruptcy--No. 1859.

IN THE MATTER OF JAMES MAURY, BANK
rupt.
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OFFICIAL NOTICES.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

CREDITORS OF The SUCCESSION OF JOHN
~ Anncich will please present Il cir claims to
P. B. FOUKE
Public Administrator No 10 ST. Charles street
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-18

CoTToN.-Charles Thomas Piddings is in
prison in consequence of nine bales of cot
ton having been stolen from the brig J. NJ.
Burns last April. Special Officer Julius
Dumas arrested him, and accused was
unable to furnish bonds.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-18
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.
SUCCESSION OF JAMES D, BBARES.

CREDITORS AND PARTIES INTERESTED IN
~ this succession notified that the heirs of
the deceased have been put in possession by order
of the Second Dietrict Court for this parish.
P. B. FOUKE,
Public Administrator, No. 10 st. Charles street
mylH % %
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-18

ADELE A DESTREHAN VS. SAMUEL McCUTCHON,
Her Husband-NO. rs, ll6.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-18
THE STATE OF LOUISIANA.

FOURTH DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF
| ORLEANS.
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CITY TEN PER CENT BONDS.

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE,
City Hall, New Orleans May II, 1871. )
TINHE HOLDERS OF PAST DUE BONDS OF THE
l. city of New Orleans, bearing ten per cent, are
requested to present them for payment at the
Bank of New Orleans.
JOHN s. WALTON
myi7 st Administrator of Finance
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-18
SPECIAL NOTICES.

knights of Pythias.-The Grand Lodge of the
State of Louisiana will meet at hatna Hall. No. 8
instant, at p NJ. for the purpose of adopting con-
situations and bylaws. All Past Chancellors are
requested TO attend.
By order of the Acting Grand Chancellor:
WILLIAM F. DUNHAM
"A Cr.ppxcp Or r and c.. =, myl7 20
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-18

LADIES BENEVOLENT AssoCIATIoN.-The
members of this body, in order to secure
funds sufficient to enable them to complete
the tomb that holds the remains of many
confederate soldiers in Greenwood Gene
terry, arranged to give an exhibition of tab
leaux in the Opera House last night The
details were submitted to competent hands,
and the consequence was a complete sue
cess, financially and otherwise The prin-
clpal attraction was the tableaux, although
the ball which followed was not the least
feature with some of the participants. The
tableauX were four in number-tirst, the
Birth of Hope; second, Hopes Victory;
third, Lost Hope: fourth, Dulce ct Decorum
est Pro Patria Mort, and then the soiree
dansante. Almost every seat in the house
was filled, the ladies far outnumbering the
gentlemen. The boxes and circles reminded
one of nights when the French opera was in
its palmiest days, so refined and elegant
was the entire audience. The toilets were
respondent and the beauty unsurpassed.
OF the tableaux it is only necessary to
say that they were complete, master
ly. The dressing and general dis
position displayed great taste and full
knowledge of the subjects. Those who
participated were quite perfect in their
parts, rendering the pictures artistically,
and eliciting hearty applause. A large
portion of the assembly remained after the
tn 70 in 10
parquette having been hoored over before
the performance.
CRIMINAL CoURT.-Charles Kendall and
Joseph Daniels, charged with carrying con-
cealed weapons. pleaded guilty, and were
remanded for sentence.
Thomas Hurd. charged with stealing, on
the fifteenth of April, valise, with thirteen
pair of shoes, valued at sixty-fve dollars,
belonging to the steamer Lulu d, pleaded
guilty. and was remanded for sentence.
Henry Armstead, charged with having
stolen money from Anna Ward, stewardess
of the steamer Frolic, pleaded guilty and
was remanded for sentence.
The bond of Thomas Parks charged
WIFI etSdiluS t"o odios Vi colton oH LIE
nineteenth of April, valued at $50, the
property of George t. Avery, of $1,000,
given by A. Drysdull, No. 60 Spain street,
was declared forfeited Also, the bond OF
Randolph Jones charged with stealing, on
the twelfth April, a diamond ring valued
at 500, from Maria Battle) of $500, given
BY Joseph j. B. Kirk, $40 Baronne street
The former bond was taken by Recorder
Leclerc. the latter at the First District
Court.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-05-26
Committee Of Arrangements
U1sf EfraffIeborO.

Our community are deeply stirred by
the sudden death, by accident, of Frank w.
Richardson, one Of our most ontcrprising
and highly respected farmers. During the
past winter and spring, Mr.. Richardson has
been engaged in the preparation necessary
for the construction of IA frst-class barn, 80
by 40 feet; and last Saturday afternoon,
May 20lh, was the time appointed for the
raising. a large number of his neighbors
had assembled to assist in the operation,
ample preparation had been made for their
comfort, and pleasant time was anticipat-
ed bya all. But, alasl "in the midst of life
we are in DEATH" While holding the foot
of the post, at the raising of the first bent,
Mr.. II. was struck on the head and should
er by one of the following poles" which
had been insecurity fastened, and precipi-
tated upon a pile of stones six feet below
bin. On partially recovering his senses he
was assisted la the house and physicians
summoned. About o'clock he relapsed
into uDconsciousness, and shortly after
midnight he breathed his last A post
mertem examination held on Monday re-
vealed fracture of the skull over the left
temple, but no depression. The shoulder
was also broken. His funeral was held at
! o'clock, Monday afternoon, and was at
tended by about 800 people, the services be-
ing performed4by Rev. Joseph Chandler.
assisted by Rev. NJ. II. Harris of the Uni
Nersallst church. Deceased was ~ years of
age. lie leaves a wife and one child. with
whom fire sympathv of cou,r,,,,i,,. ,,,,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-05-26

LELAND AND GRAY SEMINARY.

The examination of this institution at
the close Of the spring term, occurred on
the 10th and 10th inst. Glasses were exam
ined in commercial arithmetic, geography.
analysis, Latin, beginners practical arith-
metic, Virgil, algebra, cd class,) physiolo-
gy, Greek, algebra, beginners Latin, ed
Glass; natural philosophy, instrumental
music, drawing and oil painting. Seldom
have we attended an examination where.
in every branch of study, so much thor
oughness was obtained, and real progress
in the certain and exact knowledge of the
languages and sciences was made. The
principal, Mr.. Milon Davidson, and his
wife, who is associated with him in the
school, are truly Christian people, ardently
love their profession, have the power to in
fuse their own enthusiasm into the minds
OF their pupils, and TO render the dryest
Studies attractive and interesting; and, at
the same time command the warmest alice
ton and strongest confidence of all under
their charge, so that all have seemed to
study with will-for the love of study.
MIR. Davidson has also been assisted bv
Miss Emma Olmstead, and in the ornamen-
tad department by Miss NJ. n. Jacques, both
OF whom have proved themselves in every
respect competent teachers. All the classes
did themselves great credit. The classes in
instrumental music, drawing and painting.
under the instruction of Miss Jacques, ex-
hiDted very creditable proficiency. The
committee are happy to announce to the
public that the services of Mr.. and Mrs.
Davidson and Miss Jaques are secured for
the fall term, and that such other assistance
will be employed as the patronage may de-
mand. Mr.. Davidson, as a teacher, has few
superlors, and 1t is with pleasure that we
can confidently assure the public that in no
similar institution will young ladies and
gentlemen secure more thorough drill
than under his tuition. The school is To-
Gated in one of the most beautiful and ro-
mantle villages of Vermont, and the social.
moral and religious influences are of the
highest order. We confidently invite the
most liberal patronage for the fall term,
commencing the Both of August. 1t should
be stated that the public exhibition at the
close of the term, aud which was repeated
the second evening, was success, doing
great credit to all the performers.
MARK CARPENTER, Committee
+. w, OLMsTEAD, of
STEPHEN G. ABBoTT, J Examination.
Townshend, VT, May 23, 1871.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-05-26
PBTROLEU.u.

Professor Silliman of Yale college. was
the first president of an oil company. On
the 18th day of August, 1859, the first vein
of oil was struck The well, at depth of
about go feet, yielded 400 gallons per day.
From this beginning slowly came up the
great business, until ii reached the wild
whirl of excitement and speculation in
le63-64. Fortunes were made and lost in
day. thousands of gallons of oil ran to
waste, and hundreds of thousands were
sold Tor less than the cost of production.
The mystical Johnny Steele aourished a.
round New York hotels and bar-rooms
with his income Of thousands per day /;
companies were gotten up with par shares
from 30 cents to o. servant girls invested
their all, hoping soon to be able to ride in
their carriages and live in brown stone
mansions. Never since the days of Laws
great Mississippi bubble had the world
seen anything equal to 1t. Unfortunately,
this wild mania is too recently and pain
fully prominent with many of our readers.
Many hard-working men put their all in an
engine and lease, to work for days and
weeks only TO find nothing and sit down
penniless and Respondent fully aud COM
pletely busted" The number of wells Ia
legion, and the most condensed history of
them would FIJI a large volume. On Janu-
AIRY |, 1869, thor were llsG producing wells
IN Pennsylvania, and their average product
was II 90 barrels per day. Then there are
many In Canada, Ohio ana West Virginia.
There il some attention being turned IL
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upon the bill outside, on which hundreds
of people were gathered at an early hour,
and he frequently during the morning ex-
hibitod himself at the window and was
seen by tho multitude, but was in no way
discouraged by this publicity. Many in
cidents which happenel during the five
hours he W as there showed that his nerves
were yet mistaken, and that he was TO be
as good as his word, and die as he had lived.
without whining. AT 1920 he was request
ed to present himself to DO dressed for the
final scene, but he did 1t himself, declining
all assistance. Meantime those holding
permits to enter the yard, about 200, were
admitted, and placed in order. At 1l.2O
the condemned eutered the yard, attended
by Sheriff Martin, Sheriff Root of Temp
kins, and Deputy Sheriff Brown. The
prisoner walked without support under the
moose, which having been arranged, Sher-
1T Martin read the death warrant, which
occupied some minutes. He then ask ed
Rulon, "Have you anything TO say why
the sentence of the law should not now be
carried into effect3" The prisoner answer
ed In natural voice, mot anything"
The Sheriff asked IL he desired any fur
ther delay, and received a negative reply
by a shake of the head of the condemned.
All this time the prisoner was standing
uns Imported and gave no sign of emotion,
except gentle swaying of the body. At
ll.s5 the signal was given, and he was
jerked up with tremendous force, but his
neck was not broken. The instant the
body settled down upon the rope, the spec
tators were Mortified by seeing his right
hand naturally raised and thrust into the
pocket of his pataloons. There was no
other movement except slight muscular
contraction, and after hanging fifteen min
utes the heart ceased TO beat. His death
was by strangulation. Ruloffs body was
delivered to Mr.. Becker, his counsel, whom
in his last interview he requested to take
charge of his remains, to await the orders
of his brother.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-05-26
.N'e~s Efesss.

Tho Cape Ann Mass Advertiser re-
ports 50 lives lost on the fishing banks thus
far this season.
"A boat containing three young men
went over the Horseshoe Falls in the Mag
ara river, on Thursday of last week. The
names and residences Of the parties are un-
known.
The Legislature of New Brunswick has
adopted, by unanimous votes in both
branches, resolutions condemnatory to the
terms of the Treaty of Washington so far
as they affect the interests OF Canada.
-Sixty-five prominent Japanese arrived
at Chicago, direct from japan, last Saturday
morning, and left in the afternoon for
Washington, whence they will proceed TO
Europe on their way around the world.
The steamer Paraguay, from London
for New York, returned to port n few DAYS
since, having been damaged in collision
with the screw steamer Webb. The latter
foundered Immediately, and thirteen lives
were lost
The entire business portion OF the town
of Bradford, Ont, including all the stores.
the town hall and 100 houses, was burned
on Monday last. over sixty families were
thus made homeless. The loss cannot be
less than half a million dollars.
The village of Montague, Mass, was
visited by confagration ON Wednesday
evening, May 18th, that at one time prom
ised to be very destructive. The roofs of
six buildings were on fire at one time, and
they were only saved by the most strenu
GUS e1ertions of the citizens, there being no
fire companies there.
Emma Claus, aged 10 yeSts,. shot her
self fatally, at New York, on the 18th inst.
The day before was to have been her we'd
ding day, and Emma, her parents and
friends, assembled at the church awaiting
the arrival of the expectant bridegroom,
George Reed, He failed to come, and EN-
ma, her relatives aud friends returned
home. The girl, overcome with grief ad-
mitted that Reed had seduced her under
promise of marriage. She requested to be
left alone, and soon afterwards report of
pistol was heard. Her parents rushed to
her room and found she had shot herself in
the breast. A warrant has been issued for
tbs arrest Of Reed.
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IMPORTANT .vRIJ'S FROM P.sR-
rs.
CIVIL WAR ENDED.
THE GOVERNMENT FORCES IN POSSESSION
OF THE CITY.

THE GOVERNMENT FORCES IN POSSESSION
OF THE CITY.
"A special dispatch dated Paris, May 22d,
says:
All is over Seventy thousand Versail-
lists have entered the city, and more are
now coming. They marched in all right
coming through six gates, and met with
but slight resistance. The barricades were
not defended. No mines have been ex-
pl oded. The Nersaillists are now moving
on the Hotel de Vile, where the commune
lists will make their last stand. The Yer
saillists have behaved splendidly, commit
ting no excuses. The entry of the YER
sailles forces was accomplished without
any bloodshed. captain in the navy
went TO the ramparts at Pont du Jour, and.
hnding the insurgents had retired, called
800 sailors and took possession of the cate.
Other troops followed, and, before any one
was aware, the entry was commenced.
NOT flhe was fired nor Il man wounded.
Inc whole thing was unexpected. A white
nag was hung out at Auteuil Another
brigade of Nersaillists entered Fort Mont
rouge. The SD and 1O4th regiments of fine
line, which were the first To enter Paris by
the gate of st. Cloud, under command of
Gen. Douai and Coils. Trevesa and Desar
tes' took up position within rife range of
the Arch of Triumph, around which were
all manner OF distractions in shape of bar.
ricades. Marshal MacMahon, upon being
appraised of the success which had attend
ed Gen. Douai's advance, gave orders for a
general movement of the troops along the
line in the directions of Fort Issy and
Montrouge, and the gates OF Billancourt
and Auteunil. The three gates converp-
ing at the Pont du Jour quarter were found
DIES erted, and no resistance was met with.
Dispatches of the 23d report The fight
ing in Paris has ceased MacNIahon and
Theirs will enter tomorrow. The losses of
the communists have been fearful. The
troops gave no quarter, and many leaders
OF the commune were captured and i'm
mediately shot. The enthusiasm among
the delivered population of Paris is i'm
mense.