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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-28
KNIGHTS OF P1TnrAn.


Orgasisassen ef = 0ranA Loase for
ii Louialanq.
Supreme Chancellor 6suuel Read, Esq,
Of New jersey, arrived In this city few
days since for the purpose Of examining
into the condition Of the, various lodges Of
the order in this State, aad tho orsanisation
Of . Grand Lodge for Louisiana. i
This is purely : benevolent order, having
NO connection with secterian OF political
parties. the teachings and ritual promul-
gate high moral lessons, the dnties Of mem.
bers to their fellow-men, caring for the
widows and orphans, the relief Of brothers
in sickness and distress. Tho order was
founded in the city of Washington, in 1854,
BY gentIsmen whose national views were ~
vide apart as the poles. In the latter part
Of 1856 the first lodge Instituted. out Of
Washington was in Philadelphia, Pennsyl
vania, by Wilbur H. Myers. It was soon
carried into New Jersey, Maryland and
Delaware; Grand Lodges heiasS formed in
those States, the Provisional Supreme
Lodge being the Graad kodge Of the Dis
trict Of Columbia) surrendered their an-
thority as such, and on August II, 1865, the
I" Supreme Lodge Of the World was or
ganized. s7
The present energetic supreme chancellor
was elected the chief executive officer. At
the first annual session in Richmond, in
1859, there were eight Grand Lodges. At
the annual session in New York, in 1870,
khara -nro a;vtnou N~omA InI~>~ TA>~>
are now twenty-one Hrand Lodges, with
ono for Wisconsin, to be organized on the
sixth Of next month;sso that, at the sesslon
in Philadelphia, April la, there win b
twenty-five Grand jurlsdictiens, with .
membership Of nearly one hundred thou
Sand. This noble order il now fourishing
in thirty -four Of the States, and there is one
lodge ct st. Johns, New Brunswick. There
are about six hundred lodges. sl
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-28

Mr.. Edwin Adams, thu eminent young
comedian and tragcdian. 10 20 we'll known
by the patrons Of the 81. Charles Theatre
respectable audience. His rendition Of the
character of EseeA Ass3en was excellent,
and a. he was we'll sustained, the perform
ance was very satisfactory. The same
drama will be preseatsd this evening.
/ a ai- AeaAeuny of MuGae. t6
The Gaiete Comiquo company, at the
Academy, loses none of its fast hold ON the
public, and tho consequence is handsome
audiences witness each evenings diversified
performances. Csvanagh's Irish drama Of
the "Fenian's Oath" was well received last
evening, and proved to be in every respect
what it has been represented-interesting
and exciting in ell its points. 1t will be re-
peated this evening. rg3 aviAU
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-28

In An able article reviewing the first two
years Of President Grants administration,
and showing how much has been accom-
plished, the Pittsburg Gasette says: ''No
one can converse with President Grant for
one half hour and not be convinced that he
has an intelligent comprehension of all the
duties pertaining to his Office, and the great
matters which affect the veal of the coun-
try. If any one is skeptical on this sub
Jet let him seek an interview, and unless
he is blinded with partisanship, and his in
tellect has been rendered obtuse by preju-
dice and disappointment, he will admit the
truth Of what We say"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-28
Marrow Ga.ge Rai,ways.

Marrow GauGe RailWays.
We have called the attention Of our rail
road managers to the question Of reducing
the gauge OF their tracks according to the
latest improvements adopted in Europe. 1t
to the subject again. The Mississippi and
Ohio Railroad Company, spanning the State
Of Ohio, and traversing part Of New York,
is now preparing torelay its'track according
to the narrow gauge. If an old road can
find it profitable to do this, Why should not
our new ones do the Same thing at the ont
seti ..s gfa
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-28
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The Washingt0n HdtriOt gives Ms these

Aee1S ~ <xA@ ~ ~ 1De
The Warrington Fuh1ot gives us these
points of iafasmaEion: 1fhs1ilc.
The clerks in the contract Office of the
Postohice Department have, Since the first
Of March, when the bids were opened, been
busily engaged in making the calculations
upon which the contracts for carrying the
mails in the Southern Statcs for four years
from July l, 1871, are based.
The number OF bids this year is much
larger than heretofore. and the prices for
the service this term will bo considerably
lower than those under which tho mails are
now carried. The present contracts were
awarded shortly after the close of the war,
and the unsettled state Of affairs enabled
contractors to demand and secure very high
rates. This year an army of new men has
entered the field, and the competition haa
been lively. The contractors who are now
carrying the mails, and who based their
bids upon present prices, are, mostly left
Upon one route in Arkansas, 205 miles in
length, there were eighty -nine bidders, and
the amounts varied from $83, 200 to 500.
The service was increased from three to six
times week, and the award made at $500
per annum. s "a
Upon two routes in South Carolina one
cent per annum for each route was bid
This, Of course, is not expected to pay for
the mail service, but it is made to secure
the monOpoly of stage route.
So many new bidders have secured con-
tracts thstit is not improbable that some
failures will occur, but on the whole the
department is well satisfied with the let
tings.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-28
: TIE Red Fla~.


The St. Louis Repablicam has this dis
patch: AIS @
NEW YoRK, March 2a-The mails by the
Abyssinia, ct this port to-day. give . correct
insight into the state of feeling among the
turbulent working classes at Paris 1t the
outbreak of the present troubles. They
have not worked for six months, and have
Lost the habit Of work. The influential
among them get pay from secret political
societies, and have their vanity fattered by
being consulted - political agents. Many
have had picking in one way and
another which have made them moro
comfortable during the siege. than
they were ever before. They naturally
wish this state Of things to last. The
majority of them found it hard work in the
most prosperous times to pay house rent;
hence the decree issued by the insurgents,
f0rbidding landlords to eject nOn-paying
tenants. Most of the chimney-sweeps,
walters, car drivers, conductors, omnibus
drivers, are members of the national guard;
they have had good pay during the siege,
and free tobacco. plenty of wine, lazy life,
no fighting, and amuse themselves by wit
messing the shows and the boulevarsls.
Hence all the battalicns of guards contain
ing this class of Parisians are doing their
utmost to continue the present state of
affairs. which gave the man irresponsible,
lazy life during the past six months.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-28

The American Union Club elected the fol
lowing List Of officers ut their eegalar semi
annual election Saturday evening: Pres
ident Colonel William Roy; vice presidents
Colonel G. Banks, Major T. v. Coupland
Colonel A. S. Badger, Captain George p
Fernald. Major C. c. Jones; secretary,
Colonel E. E. Adams; assistant secretary,
Captain William B. Bragg; treasurer, Cap.
tain w. G. James; marshal, Captain N.
Joseph; assistant marshal, n. N. Fuller.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-28

: On the trial of Dennis Gum, in San Fran
cisco, for the murder of j. T. Murphy, it was
shown that on the thirty first Of December
Gunn received an anonymous letter telling
him that his sister, fifteen years old, was de-
bauched by Murphy who was . notorious
seducer, having three wives. Gum imme-
diately charged his sister with the fact. She
acknowledged it. He then took . pistol,
went on the street, found Murphy, and shot
him dead. The defense proved fhat MUIR
phys character was abominable; that he
had boasted of seducing Miss Gunn under
promise Of marriage; that Gunn's character
was good. The jury returned verdict of
not guilty. after being out few minutes.
The whole audience joined in cheers which
could not be repressed. The court instantly
adjourned.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-28

Aspecial from Jacksonville, Illinois, gives
the following facts about the reported fail
ure Of john Alexander, the Illinois cattle
King:
During 1870 Alexander was large loser
in cattle speculations, and, being cramped
for funds, he determined to sell his Broad
sand acres, and appointed agents to make
the sale. Shortly after an offer was made of
six hundred thOussnd dollars for Broadland
by Canadian named Hogle. who failed to
come to time. Meanwhile, Mr.. Alexander,
becoming more deeply embarrassed and his
creditors becoming impatient, has ap-
pointed two leading citizens of Jacksonville
and one of Menard county to sell 90 much,
To this action he has the consent of his
creditors. Two years time is given by
tU6ms
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-28

Probable Ppeslde1D ef Spanish senate
aad - Chanber sf Deputies.
MAD3tDs March 0.-Espartero win prob
ably be <6hosen president Of the SpaAish
Senate, and DON Halustiano Olozaga preoi-
dent 81 the Chamber Of Deputies.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-28

V4O,OUU,OUO. ss,a fcsf.ss ss a.,s.s-. ,s.ssl
Collector Bailey's defalcation amounts to
BE, 900.
The House committee to which the Presi-
dents message was referred, had two i'm.
portant meetings today. s
Houss.-Several bills were introduced and
referred to committees. whea appointed.
Senate.-Mr. Sumner occupied al day.
He summed mp - f0llows: , s.
Thus stands the case: International law
has been violated in two Of its commanding
rules; one securing the equality Of nations,
and the other providing against belligerent
Intervention, while distinctive fundamen-
tai principle Of the constitution, by which
the President il deprived Of kingly pre-
rogative, 10 disregardod, and this very
kingly prerogative 10 asserted by the Presi-
dent. This 10 the simplest statement.
Looking still further at the facts, we see
that all this disobedienco has for its object
tho acquisition OF an outlying tropical
island, with large promise Of wealth, and
lie has forcibly maintained . usurper in
power, that he might sell his country, and
has dealt . blow at the Independence of the
black republic of Hayti which, besides
being wrong to that republic, was an in
suit to the African race, and all this has
been done by prerogative alone, without
the authority of an act of Congress.
If such . transaction, many headed in
wrong, can escape Judgment, it is difficult
to see what securities remain; what other
rule of international law may mot be
violated; what other foreign nation may
not be struck 1t: what other belligerent
menace may mot be hurled what other
kingly prerOgative may not be seized. In
the course Of the speech, enlarging upon
the declaration that the President had
placed himself at the head Of more power
full and costly Ku-Klux than those of
the South, he proceeded Had the Presi-
dent been 90 inspired rs to bestow on
tho Southern Unionists, white and
black, one-half the time IN zeal, will, per
sonal attention, personal effort and personal
intercession which he has bestowed upon
his attempt to obtain half IN island ON the
Caribbean See. our Southern Ku-Klux would
have existed in name only, while tran
quillity would have reigned everywhere
within our borders. General applause in
the galleries and Misses. d.
Vie e.. ssss si. The sns can mot
of approval or disapproval in the galleries,
and he reprchends one as promptly
as the other. If they are repeat
ed the chair must enforce the order Of the
Senate. sH 81 s.
Mr.. Sumner proceeded: Now, as desire
the suppression of the Ku-Klux wherever it
shows itself, and the eelevation vi the African
race, insist that the Presidents scheme
which installs the Ka-Klux ON the
coasts If San Domingo, and which at/ /he
black republic, which shall be represented.
speak now of that Ku-Klux Of which the
President is the declared had, and / speak
for the African race whom the President
has trampled down. IL there any Senator
in earnest against the Ku-Klux3 Let him
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-28
FOR RENT.

NOR RENT-FURNI4KKD ROOMS, SINGLY
4 or In salts, At No ll4 Bt Charles street. corner
ef North. mA26 Inn
DOONlS TO RKNTLONB or TWO TINR,
IL hrgn, airy, comfortably Fufnishea Rooms can
= hsd n private fhintiy With OF without board,
whore the French and Knglish languages are
spoken, and free from the annoyance Of children,
ey applying ct No. 81 St Ann street, corner Of
Der6igny. 1he carr poss within few doors of
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-28

MTSCEII,ANE0US.

MISCELLANEOUS.
PoAfANos.. s.....................roM
A FINE ASSORTMENT OF rHR ABOVE FISH,
style of cooking at s+S-
4. F. DRNECHAUD,s,
WASHINGTON HOTEL, LAKE END or TaB
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PlANos......... PIANOS.
t..f fs9s - e
aale's UnrivaieA Piases,
For power Of tone, durability and cheapness in
price. Of which Philip Phillips speaks in such
high terms Of, are only to be had at - 5
PaILIp wERLENs. =
mhss 1t Nos. 90 and 81 Baronns street.
pACIFIC WINE COMPANY.
Organized for the sale Of +.
PURE CALIFORNIA WINE AND,
Brandy. sre
VINEYARDS In kLDORADO COUNTY, CALI.
ChARLkS B. PETIT, Treasurer and Dusineee
Asent-Onace and salesrsoms, No. % Camp
street. New Orleans.
This company 10 composed of the owner sf vino
yards in the best grape district Of CaiSornis who
have formed an association for the purpose Of SELL
ing their own Wines and Brandy.
The following list comprises part Of their pro-
ducts now ready for the market:
WHITE WINE, ANoskIcA,
RED WINE, 20, Te s.AUsCAr,s n "a "a
CIARBT. W CATAwBA, So II
HOOK. BABRLLA,
OLD MISSION. SPARKLING,
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TOKAY, g. GRAVE BRANDY. a. si
PORT, @ BRANDY BITfRRa
All their Wfne asA Brandy WarranteA
sericely Pare.
Annneements are now perfected for weekly
shipments, direct from the vineyards, thus insur.
ing full and constant supply Of these PURE AND
DELICIOUS WINES ..sssss 8 -. !. +
Dealers, physicians and families are requested to
cali and examine in regard to quality and price.
All orders should be addressed,
PACIFIC WINE COMPANY,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-28

The Cincinnati Enquirer of the twenty
fourth instant publishes letter from SEN
ator John Sherman, in reply to recent allu-
sions in that paper to the impression that
the Senator had made his political connec-
tions . highly lucrative one. He says he is
not relatively richer, considering the in
creased value Of property, than when he
became Senator. A very small fraction Of
one million would cover all he is worth.
He says he never was pecuniarily inter
ested in any question, bill or matter before
Congress, and invites Mr.. Farrar to visit his
house, at Mansfield, where he would show
him all he possessed, and render full ac-
count Of all he had elsewhere, and if he
could not account for all without being sus-
pected of receiving bribes, or gifts, or steal
ing, he (Farrsr) could repeat the baseless
accusations with an easy conscience.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-28

A storm Of rain burst furiously On the
city Sunday morning. The weather yester-
day and last night was cool, and overcoets
were brought INTO regulation.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-28

MRS. Bowers ~ Raul1ne.
The st. Louis Republican kas an intelli
gent criticism on the play Of the "Lady o1
Lyons" and says: 9 .s 80.
Mrs. Bowers rendition of Pauline is the
best We have ever seen. She relieves the
character Of much of it's inanity by her un-
affected manner, by the dignity with which
she invests the weakest situations, and the
dramatic force which che throws into the
few points where the display of that force
is admissible. She paints artistically, and
with perfect truth, the gradual develop
ment of the spoiled darling of wealth and
luxury from the selfish pride. which We de-
spise, into the generous, self sacrificing love.
which We admire; and she restyres, as far
as possible, the enchantment which time
has banished out Of sight. PaMiiRe beneath
her delicate touches, guided by exquisite
taste, is regenerated and redeemed; and we
forgive the plaGitudes, the shallow senti-
ment, the chronic feebleness that spoil the
part, for the sake Of the genius which
almost hides them. The amber is precious,
though the fly which it embalms is only q
worthless insect.
Mrs. Bowers will commence an, engage
ment at the Academy Of Music next Mon
day evening. ts- F. ee.efl
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-28

The new Board of State Assessors met
yesterday morning, and organized by elect
ing J. w. Swords president Of the board.
The following are the members: J. w.
Swords, First District; . III. Hsidsnhain,
Second District; H. L. Rey, Third District;
Joseph Mansion, Fourth District; william
George, Fifth District; J. J. Gutierrez, sixth
Diatrict.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-28

NEW ORLKAss JACKSON AND GRxAr NORTHERN y
Railroad Company, Freight Once,
!, . New Orleans, Louisiana, March q, 1871.
.gTVHK FOLLOWING DESCRIBED UNCLAIMED
Il articles will be sold at public auction to the
highest bidder for cash, by D. E. N0rphy, auc-
tioneer. No :! Issasi.e street 70 pay freight and
D. r. ARMSTRONG-s0 BARRkIS H. L. OIL.
HP. ARMST0OMG-l34 CASES H. l. OIL.
A. BROWN-so CASkN GASOLINE. se fss
EDWARD 4. BURK, Freight Agent.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-28
B TT ELECRAPH.
LATEST NEWS From AL POINTS
sUBscRpTIoN 10 NEW LOAN
NR. SUMMERS SAN DOMINGO SPEECH
ms OBJECTION 10 ANsExArIoN
A Blow At the Rspubaic ef Hayti
RESULT OF ELECTIONS n PARIS

\ ounboat in the Seine seised
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-28
H1OnO REWARD.

XlOOO "A1
DRBINVE VIA FU0A cures al Mvee Kidney and
bladder Diseaeee, Organic Weakness, Female zMie.
eons, General Debility, and III complsints Of tle
also - paid tor any Of Blind B3ooaing o. Iteh
ing Piles that D8BINs's PILn RRukDY htlS to cure
Sold everywhere. Send fer Pamphlet
Laboratory II. IL Fnnklin street,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-28

n U1L ING PAP1 r.
This y . hard, compact pepsr, Aks {.
ordinary book cover, and ID satur1tod with
tar and used on the outside Of frame build
ines under the claPboerds, also under shin
.cS d sss -: e On 1ss:2 Sc Sss sR ~ :an ga
and ~ cheap p wai iiit L oss;. % only % ifcm % to 81
fkss: ss ;s: "a e =:
Address, Rock @ Rive. g. F.s,ss ess9gR:as * Mch,s.ss
mhs Geusrai AGENTS for the southern Stases.
M ONEX CAN NOT BUY IT.
FOR SIGHT Is PRICRLEssii
BUT THE DIAMOND sPECTACI4Ee
WILL PRESERVE IT.
/. THE DIAMOND GLASSES,
Manufactured by -. ~
J.R. SPENCER CO, NEW YORK,
Which are now offered TO- the public, arc pro
nounced by al the celebrated Opticians Of tho
world to be the MOST PERFECT. The UCIEN-
brings the core centre Of the lens directly in
front of the eye, producing clear and distinct
vision q; in the nat1r. healthy :sht and
mering and wsvering Of sight, dizziness. etc, Pc
culiar to an others in use. : .sr ..f.'- -
They are Mounted in the Finest Manner,
Ii frames of the best quality. Of all nste1als used
for that purpose.
EDWARD LlLIENTHAL.
JEwELRB AND OPTICIAN,
Il sole agent for New Orleans, Louisiaaa,
From whom they csn, only be ehtainea. Tha1s
goods are mot supplied to pedlers, ct any price.
He also keeps constantly ON hand . very large
and well selected stock Of .rts
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-28
LATEST NEWS FROM AL POINTS
SUBSCRIPTION TO NEW LOAN
Il 10
Mr.. SUMMERS SAN DOMINGO SPEECH
ms eBIRCrI0N 10 ANnRxArION
A Blow At the Republic ef Hayti
RESULT OF ELECTIONS n PARIS
4 ounboa4 in the Seine seised
NAPOLEON AT QUEEN WcTOalA's
Ex.EmperOr Heartily Cheered
METHODIST PREACHERS ASSOCIATION
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EXPORT DUTIRs FROM HAVANA
1nsurgent and Spanish Engagements
NAPOLEON AT QUEEN McToalHs
Ex.E emperor Heartily Cheered
METHODIST PREACHERS Ass00IATIoH
EXPORT DUTIES FROM HAyAN


1nsurgent and Spanish Engagements
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-28

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National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-03-24
Making Sure of q Tenor.

The Cornhill Mqgazi0e tells this story
\ French impressario WAS taken ont to
New Orleans an opera company, which
by special agreement was only to include
one tenor. Foreigners are usually bad
sailors, and for the first few days all the
members Of the company were seasick,
one Of the effects of which maladv is that
it weakens the voice SO much that peo-
pie are frequently hoarse for several days
after their recovery. Accordingly, as
soon as the singers could crawl on
deck, they commenced to try their voices,
and amongst them the tenor. who, al
ways anxious to occupy a distinguished
position, went on the bridge of the
steamer for the purpose, what was his
surprise on hearing an echo of his own
voice-another tenor. His Amusement
became disgust when he heard third
tenor running up the scale, a fourth, a
fifth. He looked forward, and saw two
men cycling him and each other with in
tense hatred ; he looked aft, and saw two
others similarly occupied. The five ten
ors simultaneously made rush below to
the managers cabin, and demanded
whether he had not expressly stipulated
to each of them that he was to be his on
ly tenor. 81 know, know, replied the
manager ''and | will keep my word.
You see, none of you have been to New
Orleans before, or You would understand.
When we arrive there, the yellow fever
is sure to be raging, and as you are fresh
from Europe, two of you will probably
be carried off before you land, and two
more during the rehearsal. One will
probably survive; he will be my first
and only tenor"
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-03-24

In London workmen are carried on
the railroads, ten miles. once a dav each
way for a week for twenty-five cents.
A manufacturer OF rat poison in Paris
is said to have committed suicide on ac-
count of the humiliation Of his trade.
There are $1,000 more males than
females in the population of Minnesota,
or masculine excess of about IL per
cent
A Tauntonian caught in Sampson s
Pond. last week, pickerel weighing six
pounds two ounces, and measuring oven
two feet in length.
A Boston bank President has gained
notoriety by carefully turning up his
vest several inches when at his desk to
keep 1t from wearing out.
1t is estimated that go, 600 persons
live on the banks of the Merrimac River.
and, to great extent, are dependent
upon it for motive power for their facto-
ries and workshops.
An item in an account sued upon in
Winniskick County, Iowa, is For
burning a hole in my hall and dancing
therein, SO" This occurrence must
have taken place on holiday.
VIZ THINK of mans position as being
strong or weak, according to the allies of
sophistry or logic he can bring to its
support. But really no position against
the night is strong none with il can be
weak. Better 10 be alone as the friend
OF right. than with thu whole world
against it.