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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-11
TRUE CHARITY,

The common notion of charity is that it
consists in giving money, or food, orcloth-
ing, or material aid of some kind to the
needy; and this is certainly an important
feature of charity; nay, an indispensable
one The very poor may indeed be desti-
tute of things more important than food
and clothing; but the necessaries of the
animal nature must be provided for before
spiritual needs can be felt. This at least
is the normal condition of the ordinary
man, and to carry copy of the Bible to
a family in want of bread, as has been
done by the mistaken charity of an over
Jealous but inexperienced female mission
airy, is to deserve such contemptuous
exclamation as that with which the inedi-
bic gift was received by the hungry and
indignant Irishwoman: 'Arrah! and dye
think, ma'am, we can ate the Bible?"
1t is not the Bible but its spirit that we
should take with us to the novels of the
INDECENT; its spirit enhancing the value
OF our gifts SO as to make them minister
to the needs of the heart and soul as well
as those of the body. And what is it
that we all desire of our kind?
Is it gifts? Surely not To noble
mind gifts are insults unless given in
spirit of love, which makes the richest
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-11

offering trife in comparison with itself.
A gift not haloed by love is simply q
bride for some expected benefit or an in
direct payment for some received one.
What we want of each other is respect,
consideration, sympathy, love. And
these, or some of them, are SO impera-
lively demanded of their kind by all
human beings that none can be found SO
low es to be satisfied without. It is for
this reason that the poor, as they are
called, sometimes feel and display so
little gratitude for the assistance they oc-
casionally receive. Their hearts are not
touched because the hearts of the givers
| are unmoved. "The world owes us o
living" say they, and coldly swallow or
pocket that share of the worlds debt
which q wording carelessly pays.
It is not to be disputed, however, that
| aid given in cold and Indifferent spirit
is UNNECESSARILY better than aid
withheld 1t is, as We have said,
above, better to feed the body alone, than
leave body and soul both to perish. But
aid, thus coldly given, helps the recipient
alone, and that but imperfectly; while
help, given in spirit of love, like mercy,
sis twice blessed" It blesseth him that
gives, and him that gets. Accompanied
by kind words and tones, it recognizes the
essential equality between the two, and
thus lessons the sense of obligation, which
might otherwise embitter the gift
Thus, it is our personal presence and
sympathy that we should give to the desti-
tute and, united with such aid as their
immediate necessities may demand, that
best of all help-(if it is in our power)-
help to help themselves. In sickness,
there is no medicine more efficacious than
the life-giving presence of a sympathetic,
strong heart ; no "pain-killer like the
touch of loving hand. Charity, in its
broadest sense, means love and to those
who would truly exercise this virtue, we
would say, when you give, let love ami
mate your gift lavish not your selfish
ease-buying, when less lucre but more
human kindness would multiply hundred
fold the value of your gifts.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-11
LOUISIANA LEVEg COMPANY.

One of the defects in the act in
cooperating the Louisiana Levee Com
pany is that it is not sufficiently explicit
Another is that it creates an additional
tax upon the people when the complaint
is general that the taxes are too high al
ready. Another is that it leaves too many
loopholes through which the company
can escape responsibility for damages
where'it has neglected to keep the levee
in repair. Another is that the work is
limited, which is piece of folly, consid-
ering the absolute necessity of being pro-
tected. When the company has ex-
hausted the appropriation it will stop
work, without regard to the require:
| ments of the case. Another is, that it
prevents national assistance, as Congress
will hardly make an appropriation to as
sist a private corporation. Another is
that the process by which the work is
designed to be commenced is full of de-
lays, requiring surveys and acceptances
in advance of action. Another is that it
authorizes the issuance of bonds before
any work is done. Another ia that the
remedies in case of suit for damages are
inadequate. Another is that in the event
a judgment for damages consumed the
fund, the State would then be left with
out levees.
If this list of objections does not ar
rest the attention of the public and COM
pei its assent to the proposition that the
Louisiana Levee Company is monopoly
which should be opposed in the interest
of the State and of the people, we are at
loss to appreciate the measure which
would meet with public disapprobation.
The law is Objectionable, too, from the
fact that it endows this company with
exclusive control over the Ievees of the
State for twenty-one years. No matter
what changes may take place no matter
how the agencies for building levees may
be improved, we are to abide by the ac-
ton of this single corporation in making
our defense against the floods of the
Mississippi. This of itself should OPP
crate to render the measure unpopular
wherever it is read. The attempt to pass
similar laws in Mississippi has been de-
feated, and, though the company has the
legislative Endorsement in Louisiana, the
chances are somewhat reasonable that
the law will fail in this State. The peo-
pie are very much opposed to it, and
conscience is its great enemy. We may
laugh at these forces, but they are strong
to destroy bad measures.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-11

A passenger on one of the Canada rail-
roads was insulted and abused by an
employe of the road The passenger
surrendered his ticket on the demand of
the brakeman, and when he was subse-
quently asked for the same he replied that
he had given it up. The brakeman
denied the assertion, shook his fist in the
passengers face, called him liar, and
used other insulting terms and gestures.
The passenger reporteds him at the Office,
but the company retained the brakeman
in its employ. The passenger sued the
road for damages, and recovered five
thousand dollars, the court instructing
the jury that the case was one wherein
exemplary damages. would be just, as the
offense was very great.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-11

Your termagant is always assuming to
be apeaceful character. The Louisville
Ledger assures the public that its only OBJ
ject is to unite the Democratic party in
Kentucky, and yet it is laying about it
with big club against every man who
differs with it in opinion. With apostolic
blow and knock it is necessarily hammer
ing the motherly Courier-Journal because
that paper does not unity properly.
Probably this self-praise from the Ledger
is a sign that the Democracy in Louisville
is uniting against its Bourbonism. If SO,
we hail it as good thing.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-11

Since Kentucky demands from Con-
gress full amnesty for past political
offenses suppose Congress proposes a
trade with the Bourbons to this effect, that
if they will forget all the degrees of color
in the citizen the government will con-
sent teforget all degrees in the guilt of
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MISCELLANEOUS,
MENDmENT TO CHARTER.


At two consecutive meetings Of the Board Of b.
rectors of the New Orleans Hydro carbon Gashsla
Company il was resolved that article three OF f.
charter Of incorporation be amended by snbet
tuting the following article in lieu and stead thers
Of to wit
The capital stock of this corporation shan s.
fixed at the sum of three hundred thousand al
lars divided into three Thousand shares OF cns
hundred dollars each, of which capital two hua
bred Thousand dollars shall be applied to take IN
the stock issued to the Texas Hydro Carbon Gas
light Company" and to the Alabama Hydro Car
bon Gaslight Company" which companies shall %
consolidated with and merged into the New Or
leans HYDRO Carbon Gaslight Company" upon TIA
surrender of the issue of the stock certificates II
said companies, and upon the acceptance Of the
certificates issued to replace them, and the stoek
of said company upon which twent per centum
shall be paid shall be considered fully paid; and
any provision in this charter inconsistent with the
foregoing article is hereby annufled-
Further resolved, That copy of above resolu.
ton and amendment be published for thirty DAYS
in the New Orleans Republican, Picayune and Ger.
man Gazette, and that q meeting of the stockhod.
ers be held on the first Monday in June, l37l be-
tween the hours of 10 A. NJ. aud IL NJ, TO vote on
the above ameudment
J. ". WAGNER, President
HENRY STERN, Secretary. apo BOT
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-11

those who rebelied against the republic.
This might settle all the trouble, and as
tits inevitably bound to transpire that all
men will be pardoned and that all men
will be accepted as legally eetitled to the
same rights, the quicker the trade is made
the sooner we will arrive at the end of our
present troubles.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-11

The act to incorporate the Atchafalaya
Bay Company of Louisiana, for the purpose
of making deep channel through the said
bay to facilitate the carrying on of COM
mercial intercourse between the State of
Louisiana and the State of Texas and for
eign countries, is published officially this
morning.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-11

The following announcement lately ap-
peared in a country paper: Edward Eden,
painter, is requested to communicate with
his brother, when he will hear something
to his advantageous wife is dead
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-11
~ =. HUNT az co.,
MACHINERY DEPOT,
No. 1S5 Gravier Street, New Orleans.
Manufacturers Agents for
&. CARVER CoMPANYs' CELEBRATED COTTON
GINS AND L1NTERS.
AXES STEAM PUMPS,
OF all kinds

Boston Machine Companys Engines; Portable
aud Stationary Boilers; the Baxter Portable En-
gines; Schatfer q Budeneerg Steam 4auges; COINS
Steam, Watersand Gas Valves, Hydrants and Water
Metres; Sturtevant's Pressure and Fan Blowers
Exhaust and Dryer Fans: Berryman's Automatic
Boiler Feed Regulator and Low Water Alarm
Feed Shingle Machines Clarks Linen Hose, Hose
Pipes, Couplings, etc; New York Tap and Die Com
pany's Screw Plates, Taps. Dies. Reamers, ETC.;
and Unfinished Nuts and Bolts; J. w. Mixter &
Co.'s Saw Gummers, Upsets and Mill Picks Seldens
Wise.
Plantation, Draining, Cotton, Iron, Woodwork
ing aud all kinds of Machinery, Betting, Shafting
and Puleys on and, or will be furnished at short
notice, at Manufacturers Prices
ja28 Sa Su Tuiy
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-11

The Chicago papers announce that the
grave of Douglas, in that city, is to be sold
for taxes. 1t appears in communication
from the city collector to the councils that
an assessment of $4,000 for improvements
had been made upon the ground wherein
reposes all that was mortal of the "Little
Giant and that the courts having given
Judgment, he will be compelled to proceed.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-11

London Assurance" will be performed
at the St. Charles Theatre on Monday eve
ming. twenty second instant, by the Shak-
speare Club. We thank the Shakespeare
Club for complimentary tickets.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-11

Gentlemen now keep their buttonhole
bouquets fresh in small, fiat, glass tubes,
partially filed with water. The tube is
small enough to slip through the button
hole; little silver or gilt ring around the
neck, to which a pin is attached, keeps it in
its place.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-11

An act recognizing the police juries of
this State, prescribing the number thereof
and the mode of election, and fixing their
duties and compensation, appears in to-
DAYS REPUBIJeAN
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-11

We publish officially, this morning, an act
to incorporate the town of Brashear, in the
parish of ST. Mary, and to repeal an act en-
titled an act to incorporate the town of
Brashear, approved March 8, 1860, and all
acts amendatory thereto.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-11

The Ladies' Benevolent Association of
Louisiana have our thanks for compliment
airy tickets tothe grand tableaux and ball,
to be given at the Opera House on Wednes-
day, the seventeenth instant
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-11

We publish this.morning an act to provide
for the unsettled floating debt and esti-
mated deficiencies of the revenue of the city
of New Orleans for the years 1870 and 1871
and to authorize the issuing of bonds for
the said purpose.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-11
THE DAILY REPUBLICAN

May be had of the following dealers:
George Ellis, opposite the Postoffice.
A. Simon, No. 81 Exchange Alley.
G. G.. Haley, No. 10 Commercial Place.
G. g. d. Hole, No. 81 Exchange Place.
James Ennis, Pontchartrain Railroad
Depot, Third District; also, at Depot foot
of Lafayette Street, First District.
John Schafer, corner of Ninth and Con-
stance Streets.
j. w. Long, corner of Love and Enghien
Streets, Third District.
l.. S. Marks, opposite Jefferson Market,
Sixth District.
w. r. Dirks, No. "a Annunciation Street.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-11

1t will be seen by the report of the pro-
ceedings of the City School Board last eve
ming, that text books were adopted. But as
two of the memsers gave notice that they
would move a reconsideration of the matter
it is not yet certain that the books in ques-
ton will stay adopted. Pupils would do
well to defer the purchase of new books
until the question of adoption is more
definitely settled.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-11

There will be banner presentation to
Company +, First Regiment Louisiana In
fantry, this evening at half-past six o'clock,
from Barriere's gallery, Canal street, to
which representatives of the REPUBLICAN
have been invited. We shall report the
presentation and all the points of interest
connected Herewith.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-11
A CARD.
Esw YORK, March 81, 1871,

ERw YORK, March 81, 1871,
No. Is Cedar Street.
/, the undersigned, hereby certify that l have
this day appointed Mr.. W. H. HBENING. of the
city OF New Orleans, Louisiana Agent for the ex-
elusive sale of DR.. j. G. B. Siegert & Sons ANGOS-
TURA BTTTERS in the market of New Orleans,
Louisiana.
WILLIAM Fl. KNEEPFEI.
ap62P Sole Agency for the United States
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-11

An old bachelor says that giving the bal
lot to women would not amount to any
thing practically, because they would insist
that they were too young to vote until they
got too old to take any interest in politics.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-11

There is a boy in Jefferson county, New
York, eighteen years of age, who to-day
measures six feet seven inches in height,
and hasn't the heart to stop growing yet.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-11

Mf A. B. Chase will accept our thanks
for complimentary tickets of admission to
the festival of the "Flower Queen" at the
National Theatre tomorrow evening.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-11

The thermometer yesterday morning at
seven o'clock was $50 at New Orleans, $50
at Augusta, $50 at Charleston, $50 at Savan-
nah, 500 at Cincinnati, 49o at Louisville,
$50 at st. Louis, SIC at Nashville, 600 at Key
West, and $50 at Havana
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-11
aII'I o CUIHPItUt STOCK OF
HARDWARE AND CUTLERY.

ese POLES
o soliciting an inspection of my stock, you will
ma my prices the lowest in the market.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-11

Two nieces of the late David C. Broderick,
from Australia, have commenced suit in San
Francisco to have the alleged fictitious will,
under which the estate of the deceased was
sold, set aside.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-11
REOPENING,

SEWING MACHINES-ALL KINDS.
The public have lang desired the establishment
ofa Mart where all kinds of Sewing Machines and
Sewing Machine Findings could be. had; where they
could see and compare the workings eff one machine
with another, and select from the different makes
the machine best suited to the to which they
desired to apply it. To such a Mart we invite You
at l59 Canal street. Agents wanted
no22 2ptf NJ s. HEDRICK General Agent
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-11

There is tumult among the milk dealers
of st. Louis because of the execution of a
new law requiring them to furnish samples
of their milk for analysis before supplying
their customers. They intend to contest
the law in the courts.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-11

The Bremen steamship Frankfurt, which
sailed on the seventeenth ultimo, arrived at
Havana yesterday, and will probably be in
this port tomorrow morning.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-11

The New York Standard has entered upon
its second year.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-11

Mr.. Conklin, internal revenue supervisor,
has returned to this city from visit to
Washington and New York.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-11

Within a month Ex-Governor Joshua L.
Chamberlain, of Maine, has been offered
the presidency of three colleges, and has
declined them all.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-11
yIyHE WIRE-CLOTH YENrII-.non

4 Windows and doors screened with this cloth
WI moi only par all hies, mosquitoes and other IN
While II does not obstruct the air, light or view
from tne inside OF q room. We are new prenareJ
both PLAIN and landscape. All orders promntly nj,
tended to- Please calf and examine ,,~ i ~
No. IL Carondelet street. o"r soous' az
apl2 cod I'm s M TRPpPYIi.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-11

Canal street yesterday presented an at
tractive scene, when beautiful ladies were
enjoying its promenade.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-11

The weather last evenmgwa so cold that
fires were comfortable.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-11

There were occasional drippings Of rain
last evening, but nothing like shower till
midnight, when rain set in earnestly.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-11

The undersigned has made ample ARRANGEMENTS
with counsel in the City of Washington for the
prosecution of claims against the United States
under the late act of Congress.
Address Washington District Columbia NJ
l42S | street, corner of Fifteenth. w.
apply JOHN NJ. G. PARKER
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-11
E,INR WATCHES AND JEwELRY.

9. SILVERSTEIN,
1875. l93
Corner of Carroll street,,
DRALER IN
GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, FINE JBwKLRY
CLOCKS, sILvERwARB, SPECTACLEs
EYE GLASSES, ETC,
Would respectfully inform his old friends and Gus
toners that he has reopened at the above named
location. His stock being entirely new, his goods
consequently, all of the latest styles, and
warranted to be equal b anything in the market
Having bought for cash, he sell lower than
almost any other house in the city, and being In
favor of quick returns and small profits, he will
guarantee bargains to all customers. Como and zee
his goods.
Watches and Jewelry repaired in the very best
manner and at the shortest notice. oc23 chi lt2p
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-11
BUSINESS CHANGES.

FE1HE COMMERCIAL FIRM EARLE
Il 4 DALTON, is hereby dissolved from and afta,.
this date. All parties indebted to said firm are
notified to make payment without The go, or
lures of David Fable and P. H. Cotton. ''' Ia
P. II. COTTON,
W. o-,o..,. NJ ,o- Co-Liguidator.
NOW ~ -utl 10 1u2r
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Sign of The ''Big Bamboo .
GLAINIS CONIMISsION.

A. ROUSSET. Hardware Importer.
No IL Old Levee, opposite the Customhouse
ntr-I,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-11
DRAINING MACHINES,
NEW ORLEANS SILVERWARE
MANDATORY.

Attention is particularly directed to my SrLvRB
TABLE WARE, such as
SPOONS, FORKS, ETC.
Prices low at any Northern mandatory
and CHEAPER THAN IN ANY HOUSE In NEW
ORLEANS Quality and style equal to any Full
guarantees given in all cases. Every description OF
Medals, Badges, Military Belt-plates. Sword Mount
ings etc, manufactured in the most artistic man
ner aud at low prices.
A. HIMMEL, Proprietor,
del 1y2p No. l96 Poydias street
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-11
A ROUssET,s FISHING TACKLE.

"A. - rIsII'N" TAChLE.
, Inc Undersigned, having studied the wants of
the Southern market in the Fishing Tackle Iine
for over twenty years, takes pleasure in
TO his country and city customers one of the arcesr
and most varied stock of HOOKS LINES RODS
FLOATS and BASKETS, in all their varieties and
would beg your perusal of the following articles
FISH HOokS-Limerick Trout Hooks bowed
HOOKS, all sizes; Chestertown Hooks all sizes;
Groaker Hooks, Limerick Snooded Hooks Wired
Hooks, Sea and Catfish Hooks, Sartine Box Knife
Spoons. ~ '
ASSORTED LlNES-Cotton Cable Laid Trout
rerch ana Croaker, Linen Trout and Fish, assorted
GUlorsi temp Fishing Plated aud Twisted silk, Sea
grass FISH Cork and other Floats all sizes; Rugged
and Furnished Lines, Fishing Rods assorted: Fish
ing ing Baskets, assorted; Pocket Corkscrews and
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-11
MACHINERY.
n,ROURKE & HfEAGHER

n,ROURKE & MEAGHER
~ Edward O. Observation-Disclosures Meagher-l
Steam Boiler Manufacturers and Blacksnifhs,
Nos 1873 and 1875 Fulton, and 2l3 New Levee sreefs,
between st. Joseph and Julis streets. Residence
No. $50 Clio street. Low Pressure, Locomotive,
Flued and Cylinder Boilers Chambers, Filters ard
Juice Boxes made at shortest notice, and all WORK
done at this establishment will be guaranteed
equal in point work nianship and material to any
In the CITY or elsfs,yb here tei6 ly
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-11
nULUTH IMPORTATION BUREAU.

full and honest information on all subjects con-
nected with Duluth given the receipt of fee OF
one dollar. Here are many business openings con
nected With the Northern Pacific railrOad-uues-
tlons relating so them, to price of propeetY here
etc. promptly answered. Candid advice given as
to Investments Address
H. t. JOHNS, Duluth Minnesota.
REFERENCES:
HON. c. MARKELL, Mayor of Duluth
K. W. CLARK CO., Bankers, Duluth
ap22
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-11
HAVANA CIGARS.

III
Fresh invoices of HAVANA CIGARS, choice
brands such as Partagas, Corona, Figaro, Upmaa
and Pumariega, just received per Lord Lowell, Gen
eral Hancock and Liberty, from Havana, and for
sale at q small commission.
Also on hand, good assortment of DOMESTIC
CIGARS Havana Cigarettes, the celebrated Plea
durs "E Gallito," and fresh Havana Tobacco Seed
NJ. PEASANT
fe19 3mo No. carondeet street
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-11

the Pelican Job Office. Corner Camp and
Pcydrns Streets. oc2s ly