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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-24
LET US HAVE LIGHT.

| What pity the committee of indie.
nant citizens do not feel themselves au.
thorized to investigate Customhouse af:
fairs. What a rich field of research and
discovery might possibly be disclosed to
a wondering public were the keen scent
and scrutinizing vision of the immortal
Fifty-one directed to the mysterious un-
dercurrent constantly in motion within
that gloomy granite temple made famous
by the Bayonet Convention. But, alas .
this cannot be-and the world, mayhap
forever, will remain in profound igno-
rance of general order and valuation busi-
ness, and the mysteries appertaining to
the department Of damaged goods!
Let US suppose that million and a
half to two millions of dollars worth a
year Of foreign importations are damaged
goods" and that this amount includes
crockery, bottled ale and porter, boxed
sardines, ETC., which have suffered from
sea ,cater, what an interesting subject is
opened. The inquiring mind would at
once endeavor to discover the chemical
effects on earthenware, china and glass of
sudden exposure to the brimy elements,
and the gourmand and the bibber seek
knowledge of the favors added to the de-
hcate native Of the deep and the creamy
extract Of hops by saline draught. But
the most entertaining and instructive re-
suits must follow the calculations of the
political economist who estimates the de-
crease in duty on this damaged mer-
chandise, showing the loss to the public
revenue, pointing out the unhappy class
OF people whom stern necessity compels
to purchase the deprecated articles, and
the difference in prices these unfortunate
consumers pay as compared with those
who indulge in naught but what has paid
full impost. Nor need the proposed re-
search stop at the items above enumerated
1t may be continued throughout almost
the entire tariff list with varying but ever
entertaining calculation Of facts that have
long been puzzle and a wonder to many
an honest importing merchant.
And our home guard scrutinizers fail
ing, may we not hope that the investi-
eating committee lately ordered by the
Cl0ed States Senate will not let US burst
in ignorance? Shall not single ray of
Its intellect penetrate the strong citadel
and make light these things that are dark,
even though brother-in-law be the fiery
gritfen which stands sentinel at the
threatening entrance? Let US pray for it,
and appeal to those who represent us in
the ma tional councils to hasten the hour
Of its shining
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-24
which anathemas both loud and deep are

which anathemaS both loud ana deep are
showered upon our city Administrators.
Nor are the city officials deserving CT
sympathy for this 1t is their duty to en-
force the law and protect the community
in its rights, and not swell the percentage
Of few wealthy shareholders at the ex-
pense of the general taxpayer, who has a
sufficiency of legitimate burdens. And
now that the attention of the City Attor-
ney has been pointedly directed to this
matter, We hope prompt action will fol-
low, and it would not be amiss for the
Council at its next meeting to issue him
specific instructions concerning it. The
Committee Of Fifty-one, in their search
for fraud and Encouragement, would but
be pursuing its mission by obtaining data
as to the losses sustained by the city
through this culpable neglect of the rail-
road company, and putting the facts to-
gether in such shape as may justify a suit
for recovery. Thoroughness and impair
TALLY like this will establish the reform
business on sound basis in popular esti-
nation.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-24
UNITED STATES
INDEMNITY CLAIMS.

For losses of property sustained during the late
war; viz; Claims for value of cotton or other prop
erty taken seized, stores and supplies taken or
furnished the United States forces, unconfirmed
Spanish claims to lands in Louisiana bounty land
claims, etc.
The undersigned, properly accredited with the
Government Departments, has full facilities to OBJ
prompt dispatch of business therein and before the
Court OF Claims and special committees sitting in
Washington City. Claimants under Spanish claims
to lands in Louisiana, titles and surveys entered
but not yet confirmed. and bounty land and home
stead claimants viii have their interests promptly
attended to by applying to
MRS. G. EDMONSTON,
United States Claim Agent
At the Office of Fred 3. Earheart Notary and
Attorney. No. 90 Canal street, New Orleans.
Refers to-
Avendano Brothers, No. l55 Common street
Judge Louis Dent, Washington City.
Hon. s. Belden, Attorney General. Louisiana.
Hon. H. G. DiRble, Eighth District Court, New
Orleans Louisia{a
Hon. B. F. Joubert, United States Assessor Ia
ternal Revenue, New Orleans oc202p
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-24

The signal service reports that the Their
mometcr at seven o'clock yesterday morn
ing was 2So at Augusta 2So at Balti-
more, 80 at Boston, AZ at Buffalo, 80
at Cairo, 4io at Charleston, $50 at Chicago.
$50 at Cincinnati, 33o at Davenport, 59c at
Galveston, 4So at indianapolis. 74o at Key
West, 2Oo at Leavenworth. J2o at Louis
vile, 53o at Memphis, G3o at Mobile,
So at Nashville, ~ at New Orleans,
81 at New York, So at Norfolk, AZ at
Pittsburg, 1872 at Portland, +5o at Savan-
nah, so at St. Louis, 49, at st. Paul, and
55o at Vicksburg. The coolest places
were Portland and st. Paul. Light rain at
Chicago, Davenport, Indianapolis, Louis
vile, Nashville AND New Orleans. Light
snow at Portland and st. Paul. Sleet at
Leavenworth and New York. No storm
elsewhere.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-24
HOLIDAY GOODS.

HOLIDAY GOODS.
SPLENDID ASSORTMENT
BOOK DEPOT.
Camp Street.
Opposite the Moresque Building,
Consisting OF
ELEGANT GIFT BOOKS
BEAUTIFUL ALBUMS,
SUPERB WRITING DESKS,
FANCY STATIONERY,
ORNAMENTAL WRISTBANDS
TOY BOOKS AND JUVENILES,
ENGLISH AND AMERICAN CHROMos
FAMILY AND POCKET BIBLES,
PRAYER BOOKS AND HYMN BOOKS.
WELL ASSORTED STOCK
STANDARD WORKS
MISCELLANEOUS LITERATURE
ALPHABET AND BUILDING BLOCKS
III quantities.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-24

A splendid assortment of holiday goods
may be found at the book depot, No. ll2
Camp street, opposite the Moresque build
ing, consisting Of elegant gift books. beaut-
full albums, superb writing desks, fancy
stationery, ornamental inkstands, toy
books and juveniles, English and American
chromos, family and pocket Bibles, together
with an assorted stock of standard works.
That is one of the places to 90 to for holi-
day presents. Read the advertisements
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-24

Our friend Gresham, the famous book
seller, of No. 80 Camp street, was in his
glory yesterday. Surrounded by the fairest
OF ouS4aadies, by whom his store was filled
all day, he brought out sample after sample
from his immense.supply of holiday books,
etc., and found ready buyers at his reasona-
bic prices. We envied him.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-24

Horace Greeley. an exchange says, has
sent South for fifteen or twenty bushels of
fine-cut tobacco seed. He recently bought
plantation IN the South, and intends to make
philosOphic experiment. Next year he in
tends planting some cigarette seed. He is
confident that with careful culture the
United States can produce from its own
soil all the cigarettes that are required for
the market.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-24

In Siberia, during the winter, milk is
bought and sold in a frozen state, and can
be carried for long time in a simple bag.
When required for use, the requisite guam
tity is chopped of with Ratchet or sheath
knife and thaWed as needed
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-24

1t is the fashion for bride, after her re-
ceptiOn, to slip on the Oldest black silk
dress she owns and, with her newly made
husband, slip down the back staircase and
out of the basement door, where they lump
into carriage and are Off on their wedding
tour without bidding any one good-by.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-24

Searching the Seine was the favorite
amusement in Paris until the cold weather
set in. The river was lower than ever be-
fore in the past seven ty five years, and Gu
riosities of every description were raked
from its bed.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-24

Minnie Myrtle Miller, wife of joaquin,
has really carried out her remorseless threat
and appeared upon the rostrum. She did it
at Portland, >. Oregon, and her subject was
Behold the Woman The Cincinnati
Times understands the great difficulty be-
tween Joaquin and his wife was that she
wouldn't be held. :
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-24

Lieutenant Governor Pinchback will
speak next Tuesday night at Geddes Hall,
EratO street, between Carondelet and
Baronne, by invitation of the Second Ward
Republican Club. 1t will be his first speech
since Mr. Pinchback has been elected Lieu
tenant Governor
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-24

We publish this morning, on the second
page, the address of the Republican State
Central Committee, which is document Of
interest to every Republican. The report is
ably prepared, and presents the points dis
cussed with vigor and clearness.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-24

Alta concert in Boston young woman
who was disturbing those of the audience
seated near her by incessant chattering was
summarily silenced by gentleman, who
handed her piece Of paper on which he
had written the suggestion that she might
not be conscious that she was revealing
family secrets to large circle of auditors.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-24

A Kentucky girl says that when she
dies she desires to have tobacco planted
over her grave, that the weed nourished by
her dust may be chewed by her bereaved
lovers. There is poetry in the idea.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-24

Two women were asked which of two
men each Would choose were she compelled
to marry either of them. One replied ::
"The eldest, that might be the sooner rid
of him." the other-"The youngest, that l
might make him suffer the longest
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-24

In Surprise valley, California. there are
large number of small lakes. One of these
has recently run dry, leaving a sediment or
bed OF superior salt, clear as crystal, from
four inches to foot in depth, and covering
an area of fifteen miles in length by six
miles in width. 1t was never before sup
posed that these lakes contained any salt.
and the water was always considered clear,
fresh water, with some alkali in it, as most
OF the fresh water in northern California
possesses.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-24

Punch makes the mother OF a family ex-
plain to the rector that they never use
theifOwn horses OF carriages on Sunday.
When they dine out on that day they al
WAYS hire
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-24

a Paris paper. alludng to the Chicago
catastrophe, and desiring to impress its
readers with the grandeur of the great
lakes, says that ''the artificial pieces OF
water in the Bots de Bo,logne can only
give them a faint idea Of tie Lakes Huron
and Superior
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-24

Simon has, at his news stand, corner of
Canal and Dauphine streets, and at No "a
Exchange alley, the New Orleans REPUBL1-
CAN and other dailies, together with weekly
literary papers.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-24

Small matinees yesterday, but large
ones tomorrow, whatever may he the nature
of the weather, for everybody will enjoy
Christmas to their hearts content.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-24

Among the curious social facts developed
by the census statijtics is the appearance on
the rolls Of Pennsylvania of one family with
seven pairs of twins, one family with six
pairs and another family with four pairs.
The mother of the last group has six other
children, and was ony thirty-eight years
old
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-24

Mrs. Myra Clark Gaines has returned
from Washington, looking as we'll and ap-
pearing IS happy as ever. No temporary
reverses restrain the natural cheerfulness
of this indefatigable lady.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-24

The Osyka Eagle is published weekly by
w. X. Henderson; H. A. Swasey, NJ. d.,
editor. The first number has been received.
1t is neatly printed, and the contents DOS
se6s local and general interest.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-24

The Domestic challenges the world. 1t
is the king of all lock stitch sewing ma
Chimes 1t is sold at No I03 Canal street.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-24

The postoffice will be open tomorrow
christmas day. only from nine to eleven
o'clock A. NJ, for delivery Of mail.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-24

The Louisiana National> Bank will be
closed to- morrow, and the first and eighth
of January.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-24

Hon. Eugene Hale, member 0, Congress
from Maine, and Miss Chandler, daughter
Of Senator Chandler, of Michigan, were
married in Washington Wednesday night,
at the residence of the brides fathe,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-24
-" OANAL. lib CANAL.
NJ! FoR THE HOLIDAYS
NEW YEAR.
DhAlJoHNs, TO THE FRONT AND CENTRE
MARCH.

zoe zoe A. Walker, of the Italian warebo,s. \, u,
desiras street. =, and The Bank No. Roya Street
erallv tbt MORN his friends and the public GER
TH the AND ipSpRy hs Paf PSR
able for tha h nL5S AND FANCY GROCERIES, suit.
SI nand and constantly receivn~ nrc hashs
| city adde's 3 ne VIII deliver the same 10 auy
| articles 'No guarantees the quality OF al
PORT WSE IRISH RRiss1Heu aYy called to his WHITE
'AAhhIS AND WHITE WINES. n"'AA " hisAlts'
CREME DE- THE
&c" Noidial (never before irlnor.,a,
,. WHISKY.
Doliroon, Meehau's IRISH "
hisay's Scotch.
sazarac Postaev B ssA,DY
White po,, ,,..,u PORT WINES.
''t t.rGih,, NV cockburn (supe1io1).
Amo0,;n.,. SHK :iRsIRHft'
WHITE w sIiSSfEan" os i, ,
pontet Cane, ,CLARESffs.a al grades
BattaIly paa aiGn sesur, Chateau Margaux,
RUNS Choice Table.
Scorcp ,SrfERIiojSRs 1 H9L st. S7oS S,s
R hyNbON PORTER and 1.cRs
6 PEER OF all kinds "N" AA0h'
AS'shITE ABSYNTHEs CIIR nc;
ALiA asHo' 6 SASS; KuMMEL,
S0hrED BiTTERS d.
Assor+.5 COM, kIRSCH
noI5 SGBalA AekS,tMSasE1e c BBrzard Roget.
AFFincS RLEssE,GChI AR.TREgss,D cibER
cho c, Chow Mixed P ha0Sss p,e G,rskws
P csleda I; nat, Queen Olives,
Shaker p. MIsCELLAYFHsrs
reserves, BoneIess s..
4"'hf prp Assorted Jelles i nnn Boneiess
Lucea Salad o, OH '1 Cst.AaNT JELLY.
FRUITS Fruits in Noysn'a lied, Fruits, Brandy
assorted Biscuit. q ra'mefs
ltI nn1,, Canned vegetabjass' po...,
Prompt a1r,ton oanned Sausage Neat osted Meats
''" gwen to ali orders for shipment.
THE BANK.o
THE o,, NO. Royal stree,.
Row. I' REAL HOT TON Ann JERRY,
del5y i, IN JOE A. WALKER. 6 sora1
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-24
WHERE Is THE ANALOGY?

The Picoy'me tries to throw light upon
the subject Of judicial advertising by the
following question and answer:
Would any sane man contend for mo-
ment that a law of the Legislature directing
that all merchants should advertise their
wares IN particular paper, would be valid!
No; because 1t is matter of personal in
terest. We answer SO are the rights of liti-
giants. The disputes are personal, and the
State has no interest in them
To which We reply: Would any sane
man contend for moment that a law of
the Legislature directing that all or any
merchant should advertise their wares at
all, would be valid? 1t being matter of
personal interest, is left to the persons
interested And if the State has no inter-
est in the disputes of litigants, why are
courts established and judges paid at an
immense expense to the State to decide
these controversies. The same principle
OF propriety that requires the State to de-
mand the publication of judicial process,
applies with force to the manner in which
it shall be done The State orders the
cases to be tried, and appoints the Judge,
the clerk, the sheriff, etc. It also directs
advertisement to be made, and desienates
the paper. But if We concede that the
State has no interest in litigation, there
is nothing for it to do, but it should let
the parties litigant select all the arbiters
and officers and pay their own expenses.
Perhaps this would be sensible, but it
would be quite new.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-24

Rumor-that Is, correslondent-says
that A. I. Stewart has made will leaving
his entire fortune of from fifty to seventy
millions of dollars to'public md private
charities
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-24
"a EANs. DECEMBER "a. 1871.

AP'r that al the employees of the
= :. scAN may enjoy their Christmas,
Vocal y in this Office will be suspended
ON Monday. Consequently, no paper will
be issued >Yntil Wednesday morning.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-24

STATE OF LOUISIANA, !
Parish of Orleans :
!, A. Luria, Cashier of the Louisiana National
Bank of New Orleans, do soemnly swear that the
above statement is true to the best of my knowl-
edge and belief.
4. LURIA, Cashier
Subscribed and sworn TO before me, this twenty.
second DAY of December, 1871.
EDGAR GRlMA, Notary Public
CorreCt-Altest:
W. A. JOHNSON
J. NJ. W1THERSPOON,
j. II. OGLESBY,
de2l 2p ]. D;r.o+or,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-24

Reverdy Johnson, in defending the Ku-
Klux in South Carolina, with profusion
of rhetoric, hopes that the union of the
States will be allowed to move on in its ap-
pointed sphere, as the celestial bodies do
in theirs, without any collision between
its members, either with each other or
with the central power at Washington,
and without any eclipse of the smallest
planet III the magnificent constellation.
That is beautiful, and it is Just what we
have said three or four times a week. for
ever SC. many weeks in succession. But
despite our own oratory, and as We appre-
bend, in spite of its repetition by the dis
tinguished Marylander, the wicked clients
OF MIR. johnson have not only prevented
this political harmony, but will continue
to prevent it, until they are treated to a
collision which will show them the danger
of running their machine on the down.
hill grade, while the balance of the train
is moving on the uphill track The elo-
quence Of Mr.. Johnson in favor of har.
mony was such that one of the inhar-
monious Ku-Klux has been convicted of
being a discordant note, and will, no
doubt, be put behind new set Of bars.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-24

HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
z. A. TYLER,
DEALER II
FINE WATCHES
CLOCKS,
DIAMONDS,
JEwBLRY
SILVER AND PLATED WARE.
BRONZES, PARIANS
AND FANCY GOODS.
WATCHES REPAIRED.
TX Canal Street. ..........11I
Jeuelrv and Silverware manufactured to order.
n025 Imp
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-24

A good precedent has been afforded
General Grant by the President Of
Paraguay. For some time past he has
not been on good terms with his Chamber
of Deputies. so he waited an opportunity.
and took advantage Of popular disturb
ance to arrest all his opponents Now
things move along comfortably. General
Grant had better stick pin there.-Ifmes
We see little difference between the
action of the Paraguayan president and
the programme laid out for Grant in
Louisiana by United States Marshal
Packard, Senator OHara, Speaker Car
ter and the National Republican. They
threaten to incarcerate Governor War
moth in a military prison because the
House of Representatives proposes to kick
one of the Presidents employees out Of
an Office he dishonors.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-24
REMEMBER THE ORPHANS.

REMEMBER THE ORPHANS.
BROTHER lGNATIUS, who, for more than twen
ty years past has devoted his life and labors to the
service of the orphans of the Third District ia
about TO call on his fellow citizens for their aid
The collection that he will take up for the
Orphans of the Industrial school. Thir,
District,
has the appreciation Of the most Reverend Arch.
lshop and we trust will meet with the cordia,
Sympathy of all classes of our people.
REMEMBER THE ORPHANS during the Christ.
ms holidays. a.2o,o. D.,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-24
CONFESS THE TRUTH.

There were many ponderous editorials
launched at the Metropolitan Police re-
Gently because Peter McGloin was MUIR
dered and no arrests Immediately fol-
lowed. The fact that the murderers of
Nathan, Morris and others, in New York,
have for months and years baffled the
largest and, PERHAPS s, the best detective
corps in the country, was not considered;
but our police were unhesitatinglys stigma
tized as the most inefficient lot ever placed
on guard over community. Ali the
while our contemporaries were venting
their spleen the police secretly and vigi-
lantly operated, and finally succeeded in
unraveling the complicated threads and
imprisoning the supposed guilty parties.
Do we hear any recantation of the unjust
aspersions upon the force? Not word.
And the journals u:tering them therefore,
stand convicted Of wanton malice and in
territorial injustice.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-24
REPORT OF THE CONDITION

KEPUKT UF The CVNDI1IVN
STATE NATIONAL B AN x :,
NEW ORLEANS,
IN THE STATE OF LOUISIANA,
At the close of business, December l6, l8.i
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-24

""' GEORGE j. FRIEDRIcHs
DENTAL SURGEON
' Charles Street, Corner s.,-.s
street. one square above City Han.
ee72psly
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-03-10
"WAkc MP. little Bessie I"

Past six o'clock In the morning,
Aud Bessie IN still sound asleep
or this wonderful, rosy dawning
he's had not sO much ~ u peep,
The birds meath her window are wild
With their unorts 10 waken the world
They thinl 'tis an incident child
Under the coverlid curlcl.
For they have been up since the dawn
With rosy touch painted the east,
Aud from hill-side. meadow and lawn
Have gathered their morning feast
Have poured ont the Joy OF their hearts
In many sweet roundelay;
And now they are lonely for Bessie,
And are calling her out to her play.
"Wafe up, little Bcssiol' they cry,
Aud spring from your soft, downy nest,
The SIN s far up in the sky,
The fresh air out here IL the best
At the very first GUNNER of light
That tipped the gray hills far away,
We srng goodbye 10 the night
And welcomed the fap, rosy day.
owe hockod To your window N crowds,
And tapped with our bcaks n the pane
We gave yOu a grand matinee,
Then back IT, our home flew again
We bathod in the brook meath the hill
And dressed all our feathers with care,
We are back 10 your window and still
Find you sleeping so lazily there.
"rhe robin il picking his berry,
The woodpcckcr taps ut the tree,
Tho thrush on the bough Of the cherry,
Calls loudly for you and for me
Then wake, little girl, in the morning,
When the flowers are all bathing in dew
When the wonderful beauty belonging
To young life il fresh, bright and new"