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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-24
NOTICE no ADDISON LEWIS.

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
New Orleans, La, August lS 1871.
COMPLAINT HAVING BEEN ENTERED AT
~ this office by Valentine Hampson, OF st.
Tammany parish, Louisiana, against Addison
Lewis, for abandoning his homestead entry,
half of northwest quarter section thirty-four,
township eight south: range thirteen east east,
a view to the cancellation of said entry, the
said parties are hereby summoned to appear
at this Office on the twentieth day of September,
1871, at twelve o'clock NJ, TO respond and furnish
testimony concerning said alleged abandonment.
CHARLES BARNARD, Register.
au1g law 4y W. H. HYATT, Receiver.
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MAYoRALTY OF NEW ORLEANS, !
City Hall, August %, 1871. 5
NO. INSTRUMENTATION Series.

No. INSTRUMENTATION Sef1eSI
Resolved That exclusive permission be, and the
same is hereby given A. Kuhnert, TO erect at his
own expense at the intersection of such streets as
he may select ornamental pillars designed for the
purpose of advertising business houses, places of
amusement, etc; that said pillars shall not be
more than three feet in diameter, nor shall the
elevation be of a greater height than eight ana a
half feet from the base to the top of the pillar
allowing two and half feet for the dome and or
namental design which is to adorn the summit
the whole TO be securely fastened at the base so as
to preclude the possibility of falling That the
pillars shall be located at the outer edge of the
banquette and wherever it may not be detrimental
said pillars shall be erected around the lamp posts
so as to offer the least possible obstruction. That
the pillars shall be kept clearly and no patent med
canes, advertisements of an offensive or indecent
character shall be pacarded thereon under penalty
of having this permission Withdrawn. That a sutf-
Gent space on each pillar shall be reserved near
the top to be used free of charge by the city for
posting official notices by any of its officers. The
city further reserves the right, without charge,
to attach free drinking fountains to each and
every pillar elected.
Received further, That this permission shall be
revocable at the pleasure of the Council
Adopted by the Council of the city OF New Or
leans, August %, 1871.
BENZ. F. FLANDERS Mayor.
A true copy:
Fl COSouEsT CLARKE Secretary. aII24 1t
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The Eity Hall.

Mayor Flanders has appointed G. w.
Paris, custodian of the archives OF the city OF
New Orleans, in pursuance of late ordi-
nance creating the office.
In consequence of the departure of Mayor
Flanders from the city, Mr.. Walton. Admin
istrator of Finance, is acting as Mayor pro
Tor
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PROPOSALS.

DEPARTMENT IMPROVEMENT
New Orleans, City Hail. July 20, 1871.
CEALED PROPOSALS, ADDRESSED TO THE UN
y dersigned, will be received at this office until
WEDNESDAY NOON, August 80, 1871 for revetting
the Lake Shore Protection Levee with Gray Iron
in accordance with plans and specifications on file
in the Office of the City Surveyor.
The city reserves the right to accept for any
numberof feet or reject the whole.
All parties making proposals for this contract are
required to deposit with the Administrator Of Fl
nance, evidence of their intention to abide by
the adjudication, the amount of two thousand dol
lars in cash. which shall be forfeited to the city G
case of failure to sign the contract.
Bidders to whom contracts are not awarded shall
haye their deposits returned to them on the day
adjudications are 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.
Proposals to be indorsed Proposals for Revet.
ting Lake Shore Protection Levee."
iy29 I'd JOHN COCKREM, Administrator.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-24

Box HuET.-As the. steamer of Volunteer
No. was turning the corner of Hunter and
Tchoupitoulas streets, John J. Jones, eleven
years old was in the road. He was Knocked
down, and one wheel passed over him, injur-
ing him severely. He was sent so his home.
No $50 TchoupitouIas street.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-24

BnDF REcoGNIzED.-A few DAYS ago the
body OF an unknown white man was found
drowned in the river, in Jefferson parish,
and Coroner Taylor held an inquest. The
family Of John Lesche missing him. visited
the lonely grave yesterday, exhumed the
body and took it away for proper burial in
the family vault. He was forty-eight years
old, native of France, and had been a
resident of this city for many years.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-24

FROM MoBILE.-Chief of Police Quinn,
from our sister city, is in town, having
come over to adopt and protect poor, stray
orphan, named J.-H. Barrett, whose love
for halters with horse attachments got him
of Mobile, make bold to say that accused
stole horses from them, and sold them in
New Orleans without the form of notarial
act. Mr. Quinn brought requisition from
the Governor of Alabama, and, as our police
had secured the man, he will take the talzer
across the water for trial.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-24
NOTICE TO JOSEPH CANNON.

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
New Orleans, August 10, 1871,
COMPLAINT HAVING BEEN ENTERED AT THIS
~ office by Valentine Hampson, of st. Tammany
parish, against Joseph Cannon for abandoning his
homestead entry, number sixty-four, dated Janu-
airy Is, 1867 upon the west half of northwest quar-
ter section thirty-four, township eight south
range thirteen east, in late Greensburg district
Louisiana, with view to the cancellation of said
entry, the said parties hereby summoned to
appear at this office on the twentieth day of Sep
tember 1871 at one o'clock P. NJ, to respond and
furnish testimony concerning said alleged aban-
donment.
CHARLES BARNARD Register.
W. II. HYATT, Receiver
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AUCTION SALES THIS pay.

By R. NJ. & B. ]. MONTGOMERY, at Ii o'clock
at Old Auction Mart, No. 81 Camp street. a
general assortment of new and second hand
furniture pianos. etc.
ST A. HUSTON, at II O'clock at stables corner o.
GTayes and Baronne streets, saddle and har-
ness horses and mares, mules, new end second
nand top and open hnggies and .naenns
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-24
POUND NOTICES.

DEPARTMENT OF POLICE, [
New Orleans, August "a, 1871. 5
UERB BROUGHT TO THE SIXTH DISTRICT
w Pound, on Milan street, near Camp
Two white Sheep branded rs y on left side.
Which. If not claimed within three days and the
expenses thereon paid. viii be sold at public auc
ton at said Pound, on SATURDAY, August rs, 1871
at twelve o'clock Nj.
JAMES LEWIS,
No. 86-au24 ct Administrator.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-24

BRoKEN CHINA-Coroner Taylor, Jeffer
SON parish, yesterday held an inquest on
the body of Mandarin Leone, forty-three
years old, native of China. A post mortem
examination by DR.. Henry disclosed the
fact that death resulted from an excessive
use OF opium, probably of American growth,
as that quality is like Kentucky tobacco
it swelIs In the mouth. Cash to the extent
of twenty-one dollars and eighty-ive cents
belonging to him, and new razor, are
awaiting reclamation. If any of his rela-
tives are in this neck of the woods they will
please make themselves known to Sergeant
Werner, in Carrollton.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-24
CTTY TAXEs-N0TICE TO TAXPA YERs.

DEPARTMENT OF AssEssMENTs,)
City Hall, Room No. Is, ,
New Orleans August |, 1871.
TN ACCORDANCE WITH Sc CTION SEVEN. CITY
Il ordinance number seventy-one Administration
SERIES notice is hereby given that the assessment
of real estate and personal property within the
city for the year 1871 is complete, and will be
open for inspection and correction at the Office of
the Department of Assessments, room No. Is, City
Hall, from A. NJ. till 3 P. NJ. (Snndays excepted)
during thirty days from the date hereof, at which
time all complaints of either excessive or made
quate assessment will be considered
H. BONZANO,
aul I'm Administrator of Assessments.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-24
POLITICAL NOTICES.

NOtice-Parish Executive Committee
meeting of the Parish Executive Committee will
be held in the hall of the House of Representatives
on THURSDAY EVENING August "a, 1871, at half
past seven O'Clock. Punctual attendance is re-
speetfully requested.
By order of WILLIAM II. GREEN,
First Vice President and acfiug President.
j. D. OCoNNBLL SECRETARY. = au23 2t
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-24
SALE OF WOODEN BUILDINGS.

MILITARY DIVISION OF THE SoUrH, }
Office Depot Quartermaster, !
New Orleans, August 10, 1871.
nNB OR MORE WOODEN BUILDINGS, ABOUT
" 40 feet long, by forty feet wide, viii b.
Offered, in conjunction with other government
property, for sale, on FRIDAY, August IS 1871 a.
Vicksburg Press corner of Calliope and From
Levee streets, at eleven o'clock A. NJ.
Terms-Cash.
au2o St JAMES BELGER, Quartermaster.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-24

An evening ride on one of the ferryboats
is the next best thing to a visit across the
lake. The air is cool, and the expense next
to nothing. Car tickets not accepted for
fare: no more Customhouse convention
tipISats
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-24

LEGION OF HoSoR.-Mr. Albert Delpit, a
native OF this city, has been honored with
the cross of the legion of honor by the
French government. Mr.. Delpit, who has
resided in Paris for several years, engaged
in literary pursuits, rendered important ser
vices TO the government during the COM
mune, which nearly cost him his life. An
account of his escape from Paris to Yer
.sailles was published few weeks ago.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-24
NOTICE.

OFFICE BOARD OF STATE ASSESSORS
No. Caller Court
New Orleans, August l, i87l.)
TIME PUBLIC ARE HEREBY INFORMED THAT
l. the State tax assessment for the year 1871 is
now completed, and viii be exposed from the first
day of August until the first day of September to
correct all erroneous assessments.
auI I'm JOHN w. SWORDS, President.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-24
Local Intelligence.

On THE TRAcK-A street railroad car.
Tuesday night, ran over jackson Anderson.
oruising both. ankles so badly that it be-
came necessary to send him to the Charity
Hospital. John Boyle, the driver, was ar.
rested.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-24
PETITION.

New ORLEANS, July 81, 1871.
ITO THE ADMINISTRATORS OF THE CITY OF
IL New Orleans: Conference.-The undersigned,
real estate owners on both sides of Bourbon
street, from Toulouse street to Esplanade street,
are DESTROYS that said Bourbon street. within the
above boundaries, should be paved with square
blocks, and that the banquettes in front of the
same should be tagged and they respectfully re-
quest that the necessary resolutions be adopted
for the purposes above mentioned And your PEI
titioners are ready to comply with the ordinances
in such cases provided for.
IIxys nb, cd
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-24
NOTICE,

Charles Derbigny, G.. N. Destrehan,
Philip Peter, v. Saibador, and Francis
VOlant Labarre, their heirs or legal
Representatives:
UNITED STATES CONSOLIDATED LAND OFFICE,
New Orleans, La, July 49, 1871.
A PPLICATION HAVING BEEN MADE THIS DAY
IA TO this office to enter as public land, under the
Homestead Law of May 20, 1862 and the acts
amending it, two homesteads, as follows; In Sec
ton three land claimed by : Hill; section four,
claimed by Charles Derbgny; section five. claimed
by G. N. Destrehan; section thirty -fOur, by
Philip Peter; section thirty fve, by V. Salvador,
and section thirty six. by Francis volant Labarre,
all in township No. 49, south of range No. "a, east
southeastern land district of louisiana about four
miles from the town of Algiers Louisiana fronting
the Mississippi river. aud bounded on the south
and west by lands confirmed to Antoine FOucher,
and on the north and east by lands confirmed to
Noel Barthelemy lie Breton and are known on the
records of this Office, claims for which confir
nation has been found.
All persons interested in said claims notified,
cOnformaby to general instructions from the Com
missioner of the General Land Office to appear in
this Office. personally by counsel with their wit
nesses and other testimony, on MONDAY, the fourth
day of September. 1871, at IL M, to show cause
why the said entries should not be allowed.
CHARLES BARNARD Register.
au3 law4w< W. H HIATT, Receiver.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-24

A Salt Lake dispatch states that trans
actions in mining property for the past
week are one million five hundred and
twenty-four thousand dollars silver from
Phoebe. Arrangements are being made to
organize stock board and exchange.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-24
THE STATE OF LOUISIANA.
SEVENTH DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH on
ORLEANS.

ORLEANS.
MRS. OPHELIA HEWLETT VS.. HER HUSBAND
No. 1903.
r HEREBY CBREIFY THAT on THE TWENTY
l. fourth day OF June, 1871, Judgment was rendered
in this court ia the following entitled suit in
the words and figures following to wit:
Mrs Ophelia Hewlett vs.. her Husband--No. 1905.
On motion of 4. @. Outlet attorney for the plain
tiff in this cause upon submitting to the court due
proof in support of her demand. By reason of the
law and evidence being with plaintiff it is adudged
and decreed that the Judgment by default herein
entered on the nineteenth instant be now CON
hrmed; that there be Judgment in favor plaintiff
Ophelia Moreau, against defendant John Hewlett
her husband, dissolving the community OF ae-
quests and gains existing between them; that
plaintiff do have and recover of defendant the
of eight hundred dollars with legal interest from
judicial demand until paid, and costs of suit, with
lien and privilege on the property of her husband
In such cases allowed by law TO married women.
Judgment signed June 20. 1871
T. WHARTON C0LLENS, Judge
In testimony whereof have hereunto set nay
hand and affixed the seal of the said court, at the
city of New Orleans, this third day OF July.
in the year of our Lord thousand eight hun
dred and seventy-one, and ninety-nfth year OF tina
independence of the United States.
au29 81. EDWARD COTTON, Deputy Clerk.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-24

Captain Schneider, first precinct, informs
the superintendent that he has arrested
eleven troopers and cappers," under the new
city vagrant law.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-24
OEFICIAL NOTICES,
CANCELLATION OF RoND.

4 STATE OF LOUISIANA
Executive Department, ,
New Orleans, July %, 1871.
WHEREAS, APPLICATION HAS BEEN MADE
w 20 for the cancellation of the official bond
of A. P. Dumas, auetoneer, in and for the parish
OF Orleans, to wit: bond dated October IA,
A. P. Dumas as principal, and Francois Victor
as surety the said bond being conditioned for the
faithful performance BY the said A. p. Dumas
OF his duties as auctioneer aforesaid ~
Notice is hereby given to all persons interested
IN the said bond to file their objections to the can
senTato tnsreof in writing in the oice q me
last publication hereof
Given under my hand and the seal of the State
this twenty second day of July. a d. 1871 and of
the independence of the United States the ninety
BY the Governor: H G. WARMOTH
JOSEPH WIrrGRNsrRrN
Assistant Secretary of State jy2l got
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-24

A grand sacred concert will be given at
st. Marks church, corner of st. Charles and
yalence streets, this evening at eight o'clock.
Tickets of admission only one dollar, and
those who attend will have the pleasure of
listening to very choice music.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-24
Weather Report.

Yesterday the thermometer at Louis Fri
gerio's, No so Charities street, stood as fol-
lows: 8 A. NJ, So; P. NJ, 92o; P. NJ, S9o
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-24
PETITION.
NEW ORLEANS. July 81. 1871

NEW ORLEANS July 81, 1871.
TITO THE ADMINISTRATORS OF THE CITY OF
Il New Orleans: Conference.-The undersigned
real estate owners on both sides of Bourbon street
from Canal street to Toulouse street, DESTROYS
that said Bourbon street, within the above bound
aries, should be paved with square blocks, and
that the banquettes in front of the same should be
tagged, and they respectfully request thar the
necessary resolutions be adopted for the purposes
above mentioned. And your petitioners are ready
to comply with the ordinances in such cases pro-
.vided for Respectfully submitted.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-24

Hibernia Bank of New Orleans.-New
Orleans August 8, l87l-At q meeting of the Diree-
tors of the Bank, held this day, resolution was
passed favorable to the adoption of the National
Bank SYSTEM and as the assent oftwo-thirds OF the
stockholders dis necessary to ratify it, they are
hereby requested to call at the banking house,
within ths succeeding thirty days, and register
their votes for OF against its adoption.
aug BOT JAMES J. TARLETON Cashier
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-24

T HEREBY CERTIFY THAT ON THE THIR-
l. teenth day of May, 1871, Judgment was rendered
in this court, in the following entitled suit, in the
words aud figures following, to wit:
Margareta Jane Sanders wife of John F. Spear
ing, VS.. Her Husband-No. q, 189
Considering the law and evidence herein to be
in PLAINTIFF favor, 1t is ordered that judgment be
entered in favor of plaintiff and against defendant,
John F. Spearing. her husband, disso}ving the
munity OF aequests and gains heretofore existing
between them, and separating them in property
forever, and finally that defendant pay the costa
of this suit.
Rendered May 10, 1871.
Signed May 49, 1871.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-24

PELICAN FIRE COMPANY OF ALGIERs.-
For tile twentieth time this company OBJ
served its birthday yesterday, waking
Algiers from its usual rural felicity. About
two o'clock a delegation marched down to
the river, with band of music, to welcome
a large number of Volunteer No. Of this
bank. The men then took up line OF
march, doing the town through the princi-
pal thoroughfares. An ensign led of, bear
ing the stars and stripes; then band OF
music. detachment OF police, exempt mem
bers and guests, the Hook and Ladder Com
nany, Volunteers and the Pelicans, with
their splendid steamer, shining and glisten-
ing like a new dollar. All were attired in
neat uniforms, presenting pretty sight
Having shown themselves, they retired TO
the shades of garden, near the railroad
depot, where they INDUCED in many good
things, finally ending by joining In Dance
attended by scores of handsome ladies'.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-24

Two CUBANs Early Last evening, a
bloody difficulty took place near the cigar
store corner of Canal and st. Charles
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-24
OFFICIAL NOTICES.
MAgoRALry or New ORLEANS, y
City Hall August 49, 1871 -

MAYoRALry or New ORrRAss y
City Hall, August %, l871 Z
NO 1o3S-Administratio Series.1
An ordinance to provide for the settlement of the
account therein named. sstsa
Be it ordained. That the Administrator of Public
Accounts be and he is hereby authorized to settle
with the holder of the following claim, at the OPP
ton of said holder by the issue of certificate under
ordinance No. 1892, Administration series:
Thomas Mccormack, for the sum OF Sl8.Zil ~
less s 1880. heretofore paid on account which bal
ance of $37l7 20 shall be paid in full settlement
of all claims and demands for the work called for
under act No. a. extra session OF the Legislature OF
1870.
Adopted by the Coupcil of the city of New Or
leans August 8. 1871.
Yeas: Cockrem, Shaw, Delassize, Remick, Lewis
BENZ F. FLANDERS, Mayor.
H. CoNoUEsr CLARKE, Secretary. au24 1t
MAYoRALTY OF NEw ORLEANs,l
City Hall, August %. 1871
mo. INSTRUMENTATION SerieslH
An ordinance providing for the payment of the
several accounts therein named.
Bsit ordained, That the following appropriations
be and are hereby made, and that the Admin
istrator of Public Accounts warrant on the Admin
+. de Armas, for counting, asserting, parceling
and punching city notes, 1872 SO.
Charles Lauer P. Irwin and g. W. Roper, for three
months rent of the house corner OF ST Charles
and Lafayette streets from May IA t. August IA,
1871. 1920.
Bureau OF City Drainage. SlZoo Zu.
Bureau of Streets, S4823 At.
Surveyors Department for cart hire, labor, etc.
for the fifteen days ending August Is approved by
the Administrator of improvements, $503.
W. j. J. Armstrong, for percentage retained on
guarantee on contract for furnishing eight boilers
to City Waterworks, $4,000.
william r. Mayo for SERVICES in the Department
of Public Accounts in May, In examining drainage
bills, $500.
Adopted by the Council of the city of New Or
leans, August %, 1871.
Yeas: Cockrem, Shaw Delassize, Walton.
BENZ. F. FLANDERS, Mayor.
A true copy:
H. CoNQUEsT CLARKE Secretary. au24 1t
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

knights of Pythias-Grand Lodge of Louisi-
ana-A regular session of the Grand Lodge, Knights
of Pythias, will take place on MONDAY the twenty
eighth instant at p NJ at Turner Hail. up stairs.
All P. G. win please attend
WILLIAM i. DUNHAM
Acting Grand Chancellor
Fl. CLARENCE Grand R. and C. Scribe all23 ri
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-24
PAUL E. THEARD, Judge.

In testimony whereof have hereunto act my
haad, and affixed the seal of the said court at tho
city OF New Orleans this nineteenth day of May.
in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hun
bred and seZentyone and the ninety fifth year Of
the independence OF the United States.
arIo % seq +. WALL. Deputy Clerk
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-24

THE DAILY EEPUBLICAN
~ ay be had of the following dealers:
George Ellis, opposite the Postoffice.
a Simon, No. "a Exchange Alley.
c. Haley, No. 10 Commercial Place.
C.G~D. Hole, No 81 Exchange Place.
James Ennis, Pontchartrain Railroad
Depot, Third District; also, at Depot foot
of Lafayette Street, First District.
j. W. Long, corner of Love and Enghien
Streets. Third District.
Crescent City News Depot, No. e5s Canal
street, corner of Howard.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-24

SuCCFssTUM t1HgB-1sUs s54s JDs
CECoND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
~ of Observation-Disclosures, Abel W. Boswerth has
petitioned the court for letters of administration
on the estate OF the late Addison Gage, deceased,
interstate. Notice is hereby given to all whom it
may concern, to show cause within ten days why
the prayer of the said petitioner should not be
granted.
By order Of the Court
anI3 ~ D. M o. TRACY Clerk