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NIONITION.
STATE OE LOUISIANA.

SEVENTH DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
OF ORLEANS, No. 1868.
vIVHE STATE OF LOUISIANA, TO ALL WHOM
Nelson McStea having purchased for the sum of
eight thousand dollars l$8O00). at a sale made by
the Sheriff of the parish Of Orleans the property
herein described has applied to this court in
which office the deed of sale was recorded on the
sixteenth Gay of February, 1871, for monitiOn or
advertisement in conformity to an act of the Legs-
lature of the State of Louisiana of 1870, being act
No. 81, from section 1870 to 1880, inclusive
Now, therefore, know We, and all persons inter
csted herein, are hereby cited and admOnished, in
the name of the State of Louisiana and of the
Seventh District Court for the parish of Orleans
who can set up any right, title claim in and to
the property hereinafter described in consequences
of any intoInIality in the order, decree or iudg.
ment of the court under which the sale was made
any rreaularity or illegilty in the apprais Sc.
meut, in time or manner of sale, for any other
defect whatsoever to show cause. within thirty
days from the day this mOntion is first inserted in
the public paper, why the sale SO made should not
be- confirmed and hOmOlOgated.
The sad property was sold by the Sheriff of the
parish aforesaid on the twenty-ei.hth day of De
cember, A. ID. 1870, in the suit entitled Nelson Nc
stea vs. Emma +. Squires and her husband, No.
1908 of.the docket of this court, at which sale
Nelson McStea became the purchaser tor the prlce
of eight thousand dollars.
Description of property as given in the judicial
conveyance, VIZ:
A certain square of ground. situated in Green
yle parish OF Orleans lately parlsh OF 1sHfnsGn
streets, designated by the number nifty one Oh a
plan drawn by Benjamin Buisson, surveyor, under
date of the fifth of April, 1886; which said square
measures three hundred 5000 feet front on Chest
nut street the same front on Walnut street, two
hundred and fifty (25O) feet front on Anna street
and the same front on Louisa street.
Together with the buildings and improvements
thereon and all the rights. ways. privileges and
appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any wise
appertaining
ant by purchase from Mrs. Martha Lucinda Poole
wife Of Thomas L. Terry and her said husband pei
act passed before Andrew Hero, Jr.. notary public
i'm this city dated twenty sixth June, 1869.
Clerks office, Seventh District Court for the par
ish OF Orleans, this, the twentieth day of February
1871.
(Signed) T. WHARTON COLLENS,
Judge Of the Seventh District Court for the parish
Of Orleans.
A true copy:
H. j. DussoR, Deputy Clerk.
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CANCELLATION OF BOND.

STATE OF LOUISIANA
Executive Department ;
New Orleans January "a, 1911
WHEREAS APPLICATION HAS BEEN MADE
w to me tor the cancellation Of the official
bond OF l.. PessOu, a supervisor of the binding
r+binding and indie Kin. the records of births and
deaths in and for the parish of Orleans. to wit: A
bond dated April -. 1870. in the sum of five thou.
sand dollars, signed b. L. PessOu principal and
John Bittry, j. 4. d'HcmecOurt, '. PessOu and
Charles (randri sur.ties: the said bond being
conditioned for the faithful performance by the
said L. Pessou OF his duties supervisor atore
said.
Notice is hereby given to all persons interested
in the said bonds to file their objections TO 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 enty-fOurth day of January A. d. 1871
and of the independence Of the United States the
niY.tv fifth.
By the Governor: A. {. WARMOTH,
Governor OF Louisiana
GEORGk +. BovER. Secretary of State.
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PROPOSALS..

DEPARTMENT OF WATERwoRKsI
And Public Buildings.
New Orleans. March 8, 1871.
GEALED PROPOSALS ADDRESSED TO THE IN
- dersigned will he received at this office until
SATURDAY. March 10, 1871. at y W. for furnish
ing HAT boat load of Pttsburg coal. to be de-
hvered and piled at such point within the Water
" orks Enclosure may be designated. the guam
tity to be determined by measurement after de
livery the bids to be made fer much per barrel.
The coal shall be of the best quality. in the
Jumps properly screened, and free from Impurities
and foreign matters
All parties making proposals are required 70 de-
post with the Administered tor ct finance evidence
of their intention to abide by the adjudication the
amount of five hundred $500 dollars in cash
which shall be forfeited to the city i'll of fail
to sign the contract.
Bidders TO whom the contract is not awarded will
have their deposits returned to them on the day the
adjudication is made.
No bid will be received unless accompanied by
the certificate of the Administrator of Finance
certifying that the required cash deposit has been
made.
The city reserves the right to reject any and all
bids.
Proposals to be Endorsed Proposals for furnish
ing coal
Hlh9 I'd L. T. DELASSTzE. Administrator
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FOR SALE,
EOR SALE AT A BARGAIN.

The owner being about to leave the State offers.
for sale that new, elegant and convenient residence
corner of Prytanla and COnsrantinOp.e streets for
a low price and on easy terms. On the first floor
there are parlOr, dining-room, kitchen and ser
wants rooms. Four chambers second floor.
The grounds well. filled, and embrace six lots
or one-fourth of square, measuring 100 by l58
feet. All the modern improvements are intro
duced into the house including gas, water and
bells throughout. There two cisterns, holding
eight thousand gallons, on the premises. Brick
BANG uettes.
The location is in the immediate vicinity of new
and elegant residences, among which is that of
Mr.. Webster, OF the Commercial Agency. There
are four schools and two markets within an avail.
able distance of the premises The residence is
only one square from st Charles street and can
he reached with q single car fare from Canal
street The price OF the entire property is $4,000.
Terms-$2soo cash, and the balance in notes Of
s 100 a month for five years.
For q salaried man this is excellent piece of
property to purchase, the monthly payments
do not exceed the ordinary rent of a house of that
class. Address OWNER Republican office.
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CANCELLATION OF BOND.

STATE OF LOUISIANA, }
Executive Department,
New Orleans February IA, 1871.
VXIHEREAS, APPLICATION HAS BEEN MADE
w to me for the cancellation of the official bond
of Charles f. Merrill, Sheriff in and fer the
parish of Ibervle. to wit: bond dated February,
l69, in the OF six thousand dollars, signed by
Charles +. Merrill principal, and Mortimer Carr
and Ansel Edwards surrties; the said bond being
conditioned for the faithful performance by the said
Charles +. Merrill of his duties Sheriff afOre-
said.
Notice is hereby given to all persons interested in
the said bond to file their objections to the cancel
laion thereof in writing in the Office of the Secre-
tarv of State within ninety days after the last pub
LEGATION hereof
Given under my hand and the seal of the State,
this fourteenth day of February A. d. 1871 and of
the Independence of the United States the ninety
fifth.
By the Governor H. c. WARMOTH.
GKoRGE E. BovEK, Secretary of State.
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THE STATE OF LOUISIANA.
FOURTH DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF
ORLEANS.

VI,HE STATE OF LOUISIANA, TO ALL WHOM
Il these presents shall concentrating:
Whereas, Edward {. Billings, having purchased
at sale made by the Sheriff of the parish Of
Orleans the property hereinafter described, has
applied to the clerk Of this court in whose Office
tie deed OF sale recorded the seventh day of
june A b. 1870. for nonition or advertisement, in
conformity to sections 1870 to 1880 inclusive. of an
act of the Legislature OF the State of Louisiana,
being No. 90 of session acts of 1870
Now. therefore, know We, and all persons inter
est.d herein, are hereby cited and admonished in
the name of the State of Louisiana and of the
Fourth District Count Tor the parish of Orleans,
who can set up any right, title Or claim i'll and to
the property hereinafter described, in consequence
o! any ntormatv in the order, decree or Judgment
of tue court under which the sale was made, any
irregu,arity or iegality in the appraisements and
advertisements. i'll time or manner Of sale. or any
defect whatsoever, to show cause within thirty
days from the date this montion is first inserted in
the public papers, why the sale made should not
be confirmed and homo oSater.
The said property was sold by the Sheriff of the
parish aforesaid on the twenty eighth dav of Jan
airy A. D. 1870, by virtue of an order of this court
rendered on the ninth day of December A. d. 1862
Couture No. 23.282 of the docket of this court. at
which sale Edward c. Billings became the pur
chaser for the price of Sl5,5eo.
Description of property, as given in the judicial
conveyance. viz:
4 certain piece or portion of ground, together
ments thereon, and appurtenances thereof, and all
the rights, ways. servitudes, privileges and ad
xanta.es thereunto belonging, situated in the
Third District of this city, i'll the square bounded
by Esrlanade, johnson, Kererec and Gavez streets,
forming part OF the lot of ground designated by the
letter &C. on a plan drawn by J. A. dHemecourt,
deputy surveyor, en- the twenty second of June,
1856, which piece or portion of ground measures,
American measure, ninety feet front on Espanade
street, commencing at distance of one hundred
and twenty feet from the corner of johnson street,
by depth of one hundred and ninet three feet six
inches and two lines between equal and parallel
lines: being the same property which the defendant
acquired by purchase from plaintiff, per act passed
before Scim MaSner, notary pubic III this city,
dated June l. 1863.
New Orleans February Il, 1871.
PAUL E. THEARD Judge.
true copy:
FRANK e. REMICK clerk. t-l8 mh7 IS
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the delivery of pine lumber, timber, wood etc, on
the banks of the Mississippi, in any quantities de-
sired, either for in New Orleans for the coast
trade, or far shipment up the river to Northern or
Texas ports and for foreign export. at saving OF
several dollars per thousand over the present cost
of trans shipment through New Orleans, and with
out damage from hauling and frequent handling.
Ship timber of superior quality for export can he
delivered at the river end of the Canal, at place
well adapted for loading the same, cheaper than in
Pensacola bay.
Arrangements will he completed within thirty
DAYS by means of tOwbOats barges and a powerful
steam derrick Ito be used on the levee until the
completion of the lock in JULY, to deliver timber
and lumber on board in the Mississippi, at the rate
OF So 50 per thousand for transportation from the
mills. and perhaps cheaper.
For further particulars apply to James o. Moves.
President of the Canal Company. corner Of New
Levee and Lafayette streets, New Orleans.
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EDITOR REPUBLICAN:

EDITOR RErUBLICAN:
| understand that the State Tax Collector
in this city is exacting fifteen hundred dol
lars as license from the proprietors of lager
beer saloons who wish to erect small stage
for the purpose Of having music to please
their customers. The revenue law author
ICES the levying of Il tax of fifteen hundred
dollars upon "tAeatres and opera houses"
but not upon lager beer saloons as the
above mentioned worthy contends AS the
author of the fifteen hundred dollars clause
am willing witness for any who wish to
test this eXtortion.
TAXPAYER,
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OFFICE UNITED STATES MARSHAL, }


OFFICE UNITED STATES MARSHAL,
District of Louisiana,
New Orleans, March !, 1871.
TTNHIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE THAT ON THE
Il second day of March. A. d. 1871, warrant i'll
bankruptcy was issued against the estate of
ALFRED 3. FARR, individually. and a
member of the tirIa of Charles f. Wynne 4
Farr, of New Orleans, in the parish of Orleans
and State of Louisiana, WHO has been ad-
judged bankrupt on his own petition; that the
payment of any debts and delivery of any property
belonging to such bankrupt, to him or for his
use and the transfer of any property by him, are
forbidden by law; that meeting of the creditors of
more assignees of his estate, will be held at
Court of Bankruptcy, ito be holden at New
Orleans, in the Customhouse building, he
fore q. s. Kellogg, Register, on the sixth day
of April A. b. 1871, at nine o'clock "A. NJ.
s. B. PACKARD
United States Marshal, District of Louisiana.
MID an6
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ESTATE OF JAMES NOTATION.

OFFICE UNITED STATES MARSHAL
District of Louisiana, ,
New Orleans. February A. 1871.
TVNHIS IS GIVE NOTICE THAT ON THE
Il thirteenth day OF February. A. d. 1871, a
rant in bankruptcy issued against the
estate of James Mediation, of New Orleans,
in the PARISH of Orleans and State of Lou
isiana, who has been adudged bankrupt,
debts and delivery Of any property belonging
to such bankrupt, to him or for his use, and the
transfer of any property by him are forbidden by
rupt, to prove their debts and to choose one or
assgnees of his estate will be held at Court
of Bankruptcy, to be holden at New Orleans i'll the
Custonh0usel building, before c. s. Kellogg, Reg
lister, the thirteth day OF March, A. d. 18n,
at nine o'clock, A. NJ.
$. B. PACKARD, United States Marshal
fel5 mh}0 District of Louisiana.
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POUND NOTICES.

DEPARTMENT OF Police.
New Orleans March a. 1871. )
VyFRE BROUGHT TO THE SIXTH DISTRICT
w Pound on Jersey street, between Valenee
and Bordeaux streets
One az BLACK MARE COLT.
One az BRINDLE HEIFER
Which, il not claimed within five days and the
expenses thereon paid, will he sold at public
ton at said pound. SATURDAY, March l8,
1871. at twelve O'Clock NJ. JAMES LEWIS
No 67-mhl4 St Admnst ratOr.
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mills 2t
Office Mississippi and Mexican Gulf ship

Office NiAsi~~ippi and Mexican (sulf ship
Canal Company. New Orleans, March II. lS.l.-TO
the Honorable Mayor and Board of ADMINISTERS
tors OF the city OF New Orleans: Grntleinen-l
have the honor 10 inform You that the Mississippi
and Mexican Gulf Ship Canal Company Is repaired
immediately to commence the work OF drainage
III accordance with the provisions OF the seventh
section of the act to provide for the drainage OF
the city OF New Orleans" promulgated this day
II is desirable that the work should commence AT
once. III order that the main business portion of
the cItv that living between the New and CarOnde
let canals aud the river and the lake should be
protected from overflow before the usual storm
tides OF September.
Very respectfully
mills JAMES O. MOVES President
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ESTATE OF MRS. REBECCA WASH.
ngtOn Bankrupt.
OFFICE OF UNITED STATES MARSHAL,

OFFICE OF UNITED STATES MARSHAL
District of Louisiana, )
New Orleans March a. 1871
FTNHIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE THAT ON THE TWEEN.
Il ty-eighth day of February, A. D. 1871, an alias
tate of Mrs. Rebecca Washington, of New Orleans,
in the parish of Orleans and State of Louisiana,
who has been adiudged bankrupt on her own
petition; that the payment of any debts and
delivery of any property belonging to such bank
rupt to her or for her use, and the transfer OF
meeting Of the creditors Of said bankrupt.
to prove. their debts and to choose one or
more assignees Of her estate, will be held at D
Court Of Bankruptcy, to be holden at New Orleans,
in the Customhouse building before J. R. G. Pit.
kin, Register, on the sixteenth day of March,
A. D. 1871, at nine O'clock A. NJ.
8. B. PACKARD,
mh4 l6 United States Marshsl
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SouEsrs.-Coroner Creagh yesterday
held an inquest on the body of Joseph
Mulvy, in the Charity Hospital. Drs. Nc
Crindell and Finney held post mortem
examination, and ascertained that death
was caused by internal injuries. Deceased
was badly bruised by attempting to jump
On the Chattanooga railroad cars about ten
miles from this city.
The same official held an inquest on the
body OF an unknown man found in the
nver head Of Richard street. This is the
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D. s. MARSHAL'S SALES.

Bussey & Co. vs.. steamer Colossal.lher
Tackle, etc.
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, DIS
Il trict of Louisiana, No. 9654-By virtue of writ
OF an order of court, to me directed in the above
entitled suit, will proceed to sell to the highest
bidder. MONDAY. March ~ 1871. at twelve
o'clock Nj. at the entrance to the CustOmhouse ON
Old Levee street, between Canal and CustOmhouse
streets, in this city
THE STEAMER COLOSSAL, her Tackle Apparel,
etc.
Terms-Cash on the spot.
United States Marshal's Office. New Orleans,
fourteenth day Of March, 1871.
S. B. PACKARD.
mhl4 II 25 % United States Marshal.
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NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

STATE OF LOUISIANA-PARISH OF ST. TAM
MANY.
LII PERSONS INTERESTED ARE HEREBY
N notified that the taxes for the year 1870, and
the licenses for the year 1871, due the State and
censes not vet paid. Therefore all persons inter
ested requested to call at my Office, in the town
OF COvingtOll the town Of Vaudeville. State and
parish above named. and settle. Prompt attention
to the above will save money and trouble.
A. CHEVALON,
Tax Collector Parish of st. Tammany.
Vaudeville, Louisiana
=. S.-NOn- residents owning lands, etc, in the
parish of st. Tammany, Louisiana, would save
trouble and Expense by sending in their assessment
soon for the wear 1871. A. CHEVALON,
Assessor and Tax Collector,
mhl53t Parish Of st. Tammany. Louisiana.
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Special NOtice.-Notict is hereby given that
four weeks after cate application will be- made to
the Register OF the State Land Office at New Or
leans. for patent to issue upon crrtlncate No lo2
in my name, for lot number sixteen, in township
sixteen south of range sixteen east III the south
eastern land district of Louisiana the original GER
titcate having been lost Inislaid.
LOUIS PALMS
mill IA % AMI Per nro LOUIS BUSH
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Succession Of Bartholomew MulIen-No.

CECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF
- O-leans.-NOtice 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 or can, why
lie account presented by Hugh McCloskey, tes-
tamentary executor of the deceased, should not
be homologated and approved, and the funds
distributed in accordance Herewith.
By order of the Court.
mh1 II l6 NJ o. TRACY. Clerk.
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body reported as headless and armless. 1t
now turns out that the only mutilation was
the loss of one foot, which was probably
lost by action of the water. Every appear
ance indicated that deceased had been
drowned fully two weeks. He had on black
pantaloons, dark coat, black necktie, white
shirt, but nothing was found to identify
him
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Among the convicts received at Auburn
lately, was youth of seventeen, who pos
sesses a fortune of ten thousand dollars. He
was left an orphan, led fast life, commit
ted a burglary, and will now "do the State
some service"
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SUCCESSION NOTICES.
succession of Jacob OttO-NO. 34.391

succession of Jacob OttO-NO. 34.393.
SyECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
- of Orleans.-Noticc is hereby gwen 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 or
can. why the account presented by Mrs Widow j.
otto natural tutrix of her minor children. and as
such administering this estate. should not be
h"mologated and approved and the funds dis
tributed in accordance Herewith.
By order of the Court.
nihIE 20 Is NJ O. TRACY Clerk.
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IN BANKRUPTCY.
ESTATE OF HENRY OCTAVE CoLOMH

OFFICE UNITED STArKs MARSHA,
District OF Louisiana,
New Orleans, March 10, 1871
gJVIIIS is TO GIVE NOTICE THAT ON THE
Il fourteenth day of March, A. d. 1871, a
rant in bankruptcy was issued against the estate
Of Henry Octave COlOmb. of -, in the parish
of st. James and State of Louisiana who has been
adjudged a bankrupt on his own petition; that the
payment Of any debts and delivery of any
property belonging to such bankrupt to him or
for his and the transfer of any property by him
are forbidden by law; that meeting OF the
creditors of said bankrupt to prove their debts
and to choose one more ASST nees Of his estate.
will be held at a Court of Bankruptcy, to be
holden at New Orleans. in the Customhouse
building, before C. :. Kellogg, Register, on the
twelfth day Of April, A. d. 1871 at nine o'clock
A. NJ. $. B. PACKARD,
mhl6 ap29 United States Marshal.
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succession Of &. TOledanO-NO. $3.50.
CsECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
y of Orleans.-NOtice is hereby given to the credit
Ors Of this estate and to all other persons herein
interested, to show within ten days from the
present notification, if any they have or can,
why the account presented by c. Cavaroc,
administrator of this estate, should not be
homologated and approved and the funds dis
trbuted IN accordance Herewith.
By order of the Court.
mll7 1916 NJ. O. TRACY Clerk.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
HERMAN Benevolent and Mutual Aid
TAXPAYER

Hibernian Benevolent and Mutual Aid
Association, Branch No. 6.-Thc officers and MEN,
beers of the above Branch are hereby notified TO
meet at the Temperance Hall No. o. Josephine
street. between Fulton and Rousseau streets. on
FRIDAY MORNING, March Il. at quarter past
seven o'clock fully equipped, for the purpose Of
celebrating ST PatIick's Day.
BY order OF the President.
H. II. WARD.
mills It Recording Secretary.
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A. vi. Goodwin vs., Henry r. Doyal.


TN THE UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT FOE
the Fifth Circuit and District Of Louisiana No.
63lG-By virtue of writ of seizure and sale to me-
directed in the above entitled suit, I will proceed
to sell to tie highest bidder, on SATURDAY.
April L. 1871, at twelve o'clock NJ, at the Court
house in the town of DOnaldsOnville, parish Of
Ascension, the following described property, to.
wit
4 CERTAIN PLANTATION, known as the Mount
Houmas plantation, situated in the parish Of Assem-
sion on the left bank of the Mississippi river,
about eight miles above the town of Donaldson
vile, having about twenty eight arpents front on
said river. by eighty arpents in depth, with the
opening thereto belonging, bounded on the upper
side by the new river road, and on the lower side
bv the lands in the possession of John W. Brown in
1861, together with all the buildings and improve
msnts thereon and al the apPurtenanees thereof
writ
Terms Of sale-Cash in United States treasury
notes.
Ac. OF SALE stamps ETC., at the expense Of the
purchaser.
United States Marslals Office, New Orleans.
twenty.foy!rth day of February, 1871.
S. B. PACKARD.
fe25 mh1 l6 rs apl United States Marshal