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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-04
THE FLOOD.
Repairing Damaged RailroRds-Enter
prise Submerged.


INpeClaI 10 FIchsDUIS HtTalIII
MERIDIAN, April 29.-The water is subsid
ing and the work of repairing damaged rail
roads progressing as rapidly as possible
The Mobile and Ohio road north of the city
is repaired but south the breaks are heavy
and can not be restored for several days.
The Vicksburg and Meridian road is
badly damaged. A mile of track is gone
and number of trestles washed away.
A thousand yards of the Mobile and Ohio
road are gone above Enterprise.
Enterprise is submerged. The water is
four feet higher than ever known before.
The Selma and Meridian wreck was re-
moved to-day. The track will be restored
early next week
The Alabama and Chattanooga road will
be repaired in two or three days.
The country is still flooded, but the
weather is favorable.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-04

The claims of Nicholas p. Trist for services
rendered and expenses incurred In negotlat
ing the Guadalupe Hidalgo treaty, some ONE
twenty years ago, and amounting to Sl4,57o
have been paid blythe Treasury Depart
ment The passage of a resolution providing
for the payment of the claim was pressed
through the last Congress mainly by the ct
forts of Messrs. Summer and Banks. Ii
would have been paid the day previous but
that General Butler appeared before certain
treasury officials and informed them that
the sum of $4,000 was due certain attorneys
who had worked up the case, and he wanted
them provided for. This demand was sub
sequeutly withdrawn.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-04

THE TUGBoAT AFFAIR.-As previously
limited, the case of Kearney and Valley,
charged with manslaughter in killing Officer
Douglass on the river, was transferred from
Recorder Houghton's court to United States
Commissioner Weller, as Congress has
passed a law governing such matters.
Counsel on both sides appeared to desire
such disposition, and when the section
was read the Recorder agreed. The section
reads as follows, and was adopted last
February:
That any captain, engineer or pilot, or
other person employed on any steamboat or
weasel, by whose misconduct negligence, or
inattention to his or their respective duties
on such vessel the life of any person shall
be destroyed, or in consequence of fraud.
connivance, misconduct Or violation of law
by any owner or inspector, or other public
officer, the life of any person shall be de-
stroyed, NE or they shall be deemed guilty
of manslaughter, and on conviction thereof
before any circuit court of the United
States, shall be sentenced to confinement at
hard labor for period of not more than
ten years.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-04
Fined for Libel.

PHILADELPHIA, April 29-John Taggart.
of the Sunday Times, convicted of libel on
Manager Fox, of the American Variety
Theatre. was to-day sentenced by Judge
Paxton to pay fine of a hundred dollars
and costs. Harry Taggart, his son, was
sentenced to pay a fine of twenty dollars
and costs.
Before the sentence was pronounced Tag
CART submitted to the judge certain letters
from the prosecutor, sent to his family as in
mitigation of the libel complained of The
letters are said to be unit Tor publication,
but had the effect to tighten the sentence.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-04
LOUISIANA PAPER MANUFACTURING Coz

LOUISIANA PAPER MANUFACTURING Com
PAEY.-We learn that the above company,
of which Mr.. w. H. Pemberton is one of the
principal parties interested, have bought of
Mr.. John Davidson the property of the late
Mr.. Blakely, on Liberty street, near the
New Canal which was erected by him for
a marble factory; and have also bought of
the canal company the privilege of using the
water of that stream for the purpose OF
making paper, which has been tested and
found to be suitable for the Use of their
mill. They expect to commence work i'm
mediateIv
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-04
The jackson Pilot OF Tuesday saws:

Pearl river has not been so high for
several years. On Sunday night and yes
terday it came up fully twelve inches, A
few inches more and it viii be above the
railroad bridge. People are driving their
cattle out, so that they may not be lost
Parish bridge, across the Pearl river, was
washed away yesterday. 1t was opposite
the railroad bridge, near which large tres
tie was also entirely demolished. This being
the case, it may be some days before the
Vicksburg and Meridian railroad will get
Into operation between this and Meridian.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-04
LEGAL NOTICES.
Ill M ILL lSO l. 1O1OG
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT.
DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA.
IN THE MATTER OF EDMOND o. MELANCON,
Bankrupt.
In Bankruptcy-NO. lila.

WHEREAS, EDMOND O. MELANCON of New
w Orleans and district aforesaid duly declared
bankrupt under the act of Congress of March q 1867
has this day filed in said court petition praying fol
discharge and certificate thereof from all his debts
and other claims prOvabe under said act.
Notice is therefore given to all creditors who have
proved their debts and to all other persons in inter
est, that the twenty fifth day of May, 1911 at IL a NJ
is assigned for the hearing of the same and that they
may then and there attend and show cause if any
they have, why the prayer OF the said petition
should not be granted; and further notice is given
that the bankrupt will undergo examination be.
fore Register Kellogg, on the twenty-second day OF
May, A. D.. 1871, at Ii A NJ. at his Office, Custom
house building.
my3 10 II K. LOEW, Deputy Clerk.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-04

Wilson johnson VS.. Theodore Henry
Parish Court OF Parish of Jefferson No. 554
DY VIRTUE OF AN ALIAS WRIT OF FIERI FA-
dc ias to ME directed by the honorable the Parish
Court for the parish of Jefferson, in the above
titled cause, VIII proceed to sell at public auction
at the Merchants and Auctioneers Exchange,
Regal street, between Canal and CustomhOuse
streets, in the Second District of this city MON
DAY, June 5, 1871, at twelve o'clock NJ, the follow
ing described property. to wit
TWO CERTAIN LOTS OF GROUND, with all the
buildings and improvements thereon situated in
the Sixth District OF the city of New Orleans Gate
city and parish of Je<ferson), designated by the
numbers nine and ten, in square number forty
comprised within Coliseum, Qate Plaqueminesl,
Chestnut, Bordeaux and yalence streets Said lots
adjoin each other anal measure, EACH twenty-five
feet six inches front Bordeaux street. by one
hundred feet IN depth, between parallel lines.
Said lots OF ground were acquired by defendant
by purchase from John NJ Bach, per act passed be-
fore 5. Purcell parish recorder parish of Jefferson
on the sixteenth of September 1865 recorded in
Book 5. j. folio l48, Conveyance Office, parish of
jefferson.
Seized in the above suit.
' TeTms-Cash on thespot.
C. s. SAUyINET.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-04

ARsoN.-At the time an attempt was
made to burn the house No. 9 st. Philip
street, Captain Mccain arrested several
lads on suspicion that they knew something
of the incendiary, and it now appears that
the suspicion was well founded One of the
lads asserts that Frank Lewis, a sailor.
is the party implicated, and Frank is now
under arrest
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-04
The New York Herald Of Monday says:

Hoosac Tunnel, Massachusetts, which has
heretofore been so fruitful in accidents, was
yesterday afternoon the scene of most
frightful tragedy. During thunder storm
ball of electricity struck the ground near
the entrance, and following the iron rail
into the tunnel exploded several charges OF
nitro glycerine, blowing four workmen into
hundreds of pieces and fearfully injuring
two others.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-04

James Hutton, a tailor, was arrested yes
terday by the harbor police, because he
cleft his warm goose at home to take cold
duck" in the river, head of Canal street. 1t
being contrary to the law for a man to take
his own life he was imprisoned, with the
hope that this stitch in time will save nine
more useful lives. He had been tasting tan
glefoot until he was quite sewed up.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-04

Detective Pecora has queer ways at
times, and one of his fits was on him when
he sighted Billy Boyd, youthful pick,
railroad depot yesterday. Billy has very
bad reputation; in fact, there are people
who regard him as regular thief. So or
not so, Billy went to prison, where he has
been before
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-04

FIRE.-A fire broke out about halfpast
two o'clock yesterday morning, at the cor
ner of Washington and Girod streets, in a
one-story house, owned by Dir. Barney
Wreath and occupied by Henry Schultz as
a grocery store. 1t communicated to the
opposite side of the street, to onestory
frame house, which was partially destroyed
owned Nv Mr.. Ferdinand Cross and occu-
pied by Officer Caulfeld. Both houses were
insured for $4,000 each in the Merchants
Insurance Company; grocery insured for
$500, company unknown. Patrolman Mar
tinez gave the alarm, and Sergeant Jour
dain reports the fire. Cause not known,
but supposed to be the work of an incen-
diary.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-04
CANCELLATION OF BOND.

STATE LOUISIANA,
Executive Department, ;
New Orleans April p, 1871.
WHEREAS, APPLICATION HAS BEEN MADE
w to for the cancellation of the official bond
OfW II. Pemberton, as Flour Inspector in and for
the city of New Orleans to wit: = bond dated July
l2 1863, in the of five thousand dollars. signed
by w II, Pemberton principal. and - LindOph
and j. NJ. BurChard sureties; the said bond being
conditioned for the faithful performance by the said
w. H. Pemberton of his duties Flour Inspector
aforesaid
Notice is hereby given TO all persons interested in
the said bond to file their objections the cancel
atien thereof in writing, in the office Of the Secre
tarv of State within ninety days after the last pub
location heI eof
Given under my hand and the seal OF the State,
this twenty seventh day of April A D. 1871, and Of
the independence of the United States the ninety
fifth.
BY the Governor: H. C. WARMOTH
JOSEPH WITTGESsTEIS,
nN2H 3ut Assistant SecretarY of State
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-04

Succession of Max Levi and Wife,
Second District Court for the Parish of Or
leans, No. 29,77l.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN TO THE CREDI
tors of these estates and to those OF the minors
Sale, Ida, Joseph and Willie Levi, to show cause
within thirty days from the first publication of
this notice, ii any they have why the application
filed this day in this court by Gabriel Meyer, of
Pine Bluff, in the State of Arkansas, to be recog-
nized as guardian of the aforesaid minors, and to
be authorized to take possession of and remove
the property of said minors from this State to the
State of Arkansas, should not be granted by this
court.
Clerks Office, April 20, 1871.
ap2l my5 IL 10 NJ. 0. TRACY, Clerk.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-04

The mad dog crop bids fair to be plentiful
this season, and still the authorities take no
action. A rabid animal was killed on Maya
zine street yesterday by Officer Palmer.
In the absence of anything better, poisoned
sausages are good and cheap.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-04
OFFICIAL NOTICES.
NoTICE no RUTLDERs.

SBALED PROPOSALS ADDRESSED TO THE
NJ Board of Administrators, required for the
erection of two wings to the State Insane Asylum
at jackson, Louisiana, the same Endorsed "Propos-
ais for New Wings, etc. >" will be reviewed or be-
fore the fifth day of June, at the Treasurers Office,
No. % Eatchez street.
Plans and Specifications can be seen at the office
OF Henry Howard, architect, No. 10 Commercial
place.
fhe Administrators reserve to themselves the
right of rejecting the whole any the proposals.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-04

An appeal is made for additional troops,
but the War Department finds that it has
none at its disposal. The request will be
referred to General Sherman, who is on the
frontier investigating the condition of the
are most needed.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-04

Succession of Lucy Margaret Hurd,
deceased, wife of James H. Jones-No. 81, I60.
GECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
~ of Oreans.-Notee is hereby given to the
creditors of this estate, and to the creditors of
the minors Cora L. Jones, Emma B. Jones and
Stella B. Jones, to show cause, if any they have or
can, within thirty days from the first publication
of this notice why the application filed this day
in this court by James II. Jones, of Massachusetts,
to be recognized as guardian of his aforesaid minor
children, and to be allowed such to take posses
sion of all the property belonging to said minors
and remove the same from this State should not be
granted.
Clerks Office April 10. 1871.
apl9 20 my3 10 II NJ o. TRACY, Clerk.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-04
CANCELLATION OF BOND.

STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Executive Department.
New Orleans April IA, 1871.
WHEREAS, APPLICATION HAS BEEN MADE
" to me for the cancellation of the official
bond of Abraham Depue, sheriff in and for
the parish of East Felicana, to wit: bond
dated December ,, 1869, in the of six thou
sand dollars, signed by A. Depue principal and
J. P. Monihan, s. + Hunter, David ". Pipes and
H. NJ. Pool suretes; the said bond being
conditioned for the faithful performance by the
said 4. Depue of his duties as sheriff aforesaid
Notice is hereby gwen to all persons interested
in the said bond to file their objections 10 the
cancellation thereof in writing in the Office of the
Secretary of State, within ninety days after the
last publication hereof
Given under my hand and the seal of the State
this fOuyteenth day of April A D. 1871 and of the
independence of the United States the ninetyffth.
By the Governor: H. G. WARMOTH,
Governor of louisiana
GEORGE E. BovEE, Secretary of State.
anl6 Bot
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-04

State of Louisiana VS.. Widow L. Rrip-
gier-Third District Court for the parish OF Or
leans No. 1905.
DY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF FIERI FACIAS
ID to me directed by the Honorable the Third
District Court for the parish of Orleans, in the
above entitled cause win proceed to sell at public
auction at the Merchants and Auctioneers' Ex-
tomhouse streets, in the Second District of this
sty on IHEsRaY May 80 m at twelve o'clock
CERTAIN Tor OF GROUND. Situated in the
Second District of this city in the square bounded
by st. Philip, Rocheblave, Tonti and Ursulines
street.
Seized in the above suit, t
Terms-Cash on the spot.
G. 8. SAUvNET.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-04
Local Intelligence.

IN THE WoRKHoUsE.-Among the scum
of humanity reposing in the Workhouse
there is a small mixture of decency and
strorg limbs that would prove valuable if
permitted to go to work. Repeatedly,
within few weeks, parties from the country,
finding it difficult to obtain the required
number of hands, have made application to
the authorities for the privilege of culling
the best hands from the Workhouse. An
agreement was written out and signed, the
planter visiting the institution, when Cap
tain Bowen would muster his rascally regi-
ment, the applicant calling on those who
were willing to go to take two PAGES to the
front. In each instance a squad advanced,
ready to promise anything that would re-
lease them from bondage, probably thinking
of how easily they would escape from a
plantation.
The planter made his agreement before
leaving the building Captain Bowen having
explained to his prisoners that they were
free to act as they pleased, and all was
agreeable. Quite a number departed, evil
IDENTITY well pleased with change, and a
burden was lifted off the city in double
sense. day or two ago planter made
application, asking for those of the fem
mime gender A queer looking lot Of harri-
dams was shown him, but he was not APP
palled at the sight of 50 much wiekedness,
taking all who would subscribe to fair terms
1t seems he has no women on his place
and his hands agreed to marry all the
girls he could bring and keep them there by
marital right. This little matter was ex-
planned, when he departed with lusty
gang, only two hating and returning to the
yard.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-04
United States VS.. Ship Charles Dayenport.

United States VS.. ship Charles DaveupOrt.
- Her Tackle, etc.
THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, DIS
trict of Louisiana, No. S699.-In obedience to an
admiralty warrant, to me directed in the above
entitled suit have seized and taken into nv DOS
session
The Ship CHARLES DAVENPORT, her tackle
etc, now lbeled by the United States for the
causes set forth in the libel, now pending in
the District Court of the United States,
And do hereby cite aud admonish the owner
sons having pretending to have any right, title
or interest in or to the same to be and appear at
District Court of the United States for the Dis
trict aforesaid, to be holden at the city of New
Orleans, on or before the third Monday of May
to show cause, if any they have can, why
the said ship should not be condemned and be sold
agreeably to the prayer of libelant
United States Marshaps office, New Orleans
fourteenth day of april, 1871.
S. B. PACKARD
apis 81 20 ny4 United States Marshal
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-04

George Washington and 10 Price having
their bad tempers excited, tried little
shaving on John Williams. but the razor
pulled them to prison. They are charged
with having wounded complainant last
Monday near the New Basin.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-04
Office of the Louisinna Lnnd Compan,

and loan and Savings Bank.-The DOCKS OF sub
scripton for the capital stock of this company
will be opened at the Office of the company, No 43
Dryades street, the tenth day of April 1871 aud
will remain open for thirty days from that date
pany shall have the privilege of subscribing for the
stock and after that they shall be open to the
public.
An assessment of ten dollars per share one
thousand shares has been made, and will be made
payable i'll ten days fter closing the books of sub
scription. CHARLES II. FOX,
ape S0t Secretary
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-04

William Johnson is prisoner in the First
District for such mild offenses as burglary
and larceny as charged by Eugene Falvey.
The burglary was, breaking into atlantis
dwelling, and the larceny is stealing two
gold pens and coat.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-04
succession of William Thiej-No, 81 OS.s,


GSECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF
- Orleans.-Notice is hereby given to the creditors
of this estate and to all other persons herein inter
ested to show within ten days from the pres.
eHt notification If any they have can. why the
account presented by the administrative of this
estate should not be h0mOlOgated and approved,
and the funds distributed in accordance Herewith.
BY order of the Court.
ap28 2. NJ. O. TRACY Clerk.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-04
Succession of j. B. Molinari, No. BIB, G7O.

SECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
- of Orleans.-NOtce 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
can, why the account presented by A. ID. MOlinari,
administrator OF this estate should not be hOmolo-
gated and approved, and the funds distributed in
accordance Herewith
By order of the Court
aI28 my27 NJ 0. TRACY. Clerk
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-04

Succession of Ignace Dugas-No. 34.56J.
CECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
~ OF Orleans-Whereas. George H. Lord has
the estate of the late Ignaee Dugas, deceased,
lntestate: Notice is hereby given TO all whom it
may concern. TO show cause within ten DAYS
why the prayer of the said petitioner should hot
be granted.
BY order of the Court.
ap28 my27 NJ. O. TRACY, CLERK.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-04

CRIMINAL CoURT.-In the case of Dan
Maher, mate of the W. S. Pike, convicted
of assault and battery, motion for a new
trial has been filed by Messrs. +. Dalton
and James C. Walker, which will be argued
Oh the sixth instant.
j. NJ. Harrington, charged with larceny.
stealing from Messrs. A. B. Chase & Co.,
on the fifteenth of March, fifty spring bed
bottoms, valued at 5000, nolle prosequi
was entered.
Jerry Wildwood, convicted of carrying
concealed weapons, was sent to the Parish
Prison for six weeks.
Aleck Scott and Andrew Deton, charged
with stealing a barrel of potatoes out of
the Poydras Market, had to be discharged
on nolle prosequi, as the prosecutor was
so stupid that, in the language of the court
officer, ''he deserved to lose the potatoes
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-04
my4 10 ie4 Sheriff of the Parish Of OF Orleans

Alfred HInrchand Va. Victoire Monnerie
and St Felix Casanave-Fifth District Court
for the parish of Orleans. No. 1891.
DY VIRTUE OF AN ALIAS WRIT OF FIERI IA
II cias TO ME directed by the Honorable the Fifth
District Court for the parish of Orleans the above
entitled eausel will proceed to sell at public auction,
at the Merchants and Auctioneers' Exchange, ROYAL
street, between Canal and Customhouse streets.
in the Second District of this city on SATURDAY,
May 81, 1871, at twelve O'Clock NJ. the following
described property. to wit
A CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND. together
withithe buildings and Improvements thereon, sit
uated in the First District of this city, i'll the
square bounded by Rampant, Girod Dryades and
Julia streets, and measuring sixty feet front on
on Grod street
Being the same property acquired by the de-
PENDANT, Victore Monnerie, from Victore Cham
piou. per act passed before A. pucatef, notary
public in this city on the twelfth OF October l5to
Seized in the above SUIT.
Terms-Cash on thu spot
G. s. SAUvINBT,
APPS my9 n Sheriff of the Parish of Orleans.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-04
l3.293. IN the matter of the minor .Lnhn I

Succession of II. Il. Sarderson, No.
1913, in the matter of the minor John T.
GOOdson, Ne. "a, 545.
SECOND DISTRICT SQUIRT FOR THE PARISH
- of Orleans.-SOtice is hereby given to the credit
itors of the succession of r. T. Sandersen to those
OF the succession of Mrs. Martha Ann GOodson
born SandersOn, and to those of the minor John T.
GOOdson to show cause within thirty days from
the first publication of this notice why the appli-
cation filed in this court on the fifteenth OF April,
1871, by Elizabeth Sullivan and 5. +. Williams,
guardians of the said minor John T. GoOdson. to
be recognized such, and to be authorized to take
possession of and remove from this State the prop
erty of said minor by him Inherited from his
mother Mrs. Martha Ann Goodson and by her
from K. I. Sanderson should not be granted by this
court
Clerks Office Second District Court, April IS, 1871.
aplG>25 my28l Is NJ. o. TRACY Clerk.