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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-14
THE COURTS.

Widow Warren A. Cohen has brought
| suit in the Fourth District Court against
the knckerbocker Life Insurance Com
| pany, of New York. which refused to pay a
life insurance policy of S3OO0 on the ground
that no surrender OF the policy had been
made IN the lifetime of the party insured.
Mrs. Cohen AYERS that on the twenty
| ninth day of October. 1866, in consideration
of the premium OF $i36 to them paid by
petitioner and of nine further annual pay
ments of like sum be made on or before
the twenty ninth Of October in each year.
until the last payment is completed on the
twenty-ninth Of October, 1875. and if the
interest annually on all premium notes on
this policy on or before the twenty-ni
day of October. at noon. in each year until
the said notes are paid, did assure the life
OF Warren A. Cohen. of New Orleans, in
the amount of $4,000 for the term of his
natural life, for the benefit OF Louise NJ
Cohen, then his wife, that it was under
stood and agreed that if payments were
made for those years. the said company
would issue policy for three-te tenths OF the
sum originally insured, namely, three
tenths Of $4,000
Payments were made for three years to
the company in the lifetime OF Cohen, who
died ON the nineteenth of June, 1871. and
that soon after his death demand of three
thousand dollars was made ON the company,
which refused on the grounds stated.
In the case of Payne & Harrison against
Mrs. II. A. Stackhouse, the former udgment
OF the court was amended, and Judgment
was rendered in favor of plaintiffs and
against Mrs. H. A. Stackhouee, defendant,
Tor $39652 ~, with interest at the rate of
five per cent per annum from May "a. 1869,
until paid, and all costs OF suit
In the Sixth District Court, ex-Recorder
Webers suit for salary, due for services rem
dered in the dispensing of justice. occupied
the attention of the court
In the United States Circuit Court. the
suit OF Eliza W. Latham against Daniel
Hickey was continued until Friday when,
as before. it will come up before jury.
The Grand Jury in the United States
Circuit Court have found true bill against
Richard w. Francis. The following is the
charge,
THAT the defendant, late of Houma. on
the fifteenth of June, 1870. being an officer
OF the United States, connected with the |
Postotfice, to wit: Postmaster of Houma. did |
convert to his own use a portion |
OF the money intrusted to his keeping. to
wit: $900.v
The defendant Is to be tried for embez-
element.
The suits brought in the Circuit Court
several years ago by Henry b. Goodyear
will be recOllected. The GOODYEAR patent
tor India rubber, commonly known as vul-
'anized rubber. is widely celebrated The
suit was for damages arising out Of an in
rlngeMent of the patent right, and yester-
lay judgment against ID. l.. Mckittrick and
also against J. l.. Harris for the amount
,ia:med by the preventative Of the pat
.ntee became final and executOry.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-14
PRINCE OF WALES
De1irium Of the Prince-Grayity of the
Symptoms Cnabated-Lung Symptoms
Distressing-PFayers In bombay for
the Prince.

Observation-Disclosures In Bombay for
the Prince.
LONDON. December l3.AOhicial dis
patches this morning report the condition
Of the Prince of Wales as unaltered. He
takes food and stimulants; has been twice
lucid; sleep badly wanted Condition
somewhat more hopeful
SANDRINGHAM, December l3, IL A. NJ
The prince passed a restless night. There
has been no improvement in his cOndi-
ton.
SANDRINGHAM, December l3, IL M.-The
condition OF the prince to this hour is un-
changed.
LONDON. December l3.-An extra of the
London Times contains the following dis
patch:
KINGS LYNN, near Sandringham, De
cemher l3, Noon.-In the case of the prince
there has been no restoration to the first
stages OF cOnvalesceLce, as we had a right
to expect.
"A telegram to the Echo from the vicinity
OF oandrlngham says Delirium of the prince
Is constant, but not violent: he does not
rave put mutters incoherently hour after
hour, without cessation.
SANDRINGHAM, December Is, ) p. M.-The
prince OF Wales has been very unouiet all
the afternoon. The gravity of the symp-
toms is unabated.
LONDON. December l3, IL p. MA bull
letin. issued from Sandringham at 10 z. NJ,
by physicians in attendance on the prince,
says: His royal highness has passed less
un4ulet evening" Unofficial dispatches
from Sandringham, however. are unfayOr
able. The symptoms are reported to lie
most distressing.
LONDON. December I3-There is a feel
ing in some circles that the official bulletins
have represented the case of the Prince of
Wales worse than it really is. in order to
make sympathy for the prince and make
him popular.
BOMBAY, December l3-Prayers we're
offered i'll this city to-day for the Prince of
Wales
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-14
WHOLE NUMBER 1882.

Exchange. Reuben Mantry and K. u. Viii
| liams were appointed committee to confer
with American stockholders opposed to the
| present management. John Swan was pres
ent. in behalf Of the English stockholders
| future meeting is proposed, to be called
| by advertisement
| The ruinor of the failure of the Tenth
| National Bank is denounced by its officers
| as untOunded
Three hundDl and fifty federal soldiers
left to-day by for New Orleans.
1t is reportedvhat the police commission
ers Will revoke the order tOrbidding the pa
rade of the Internationals.'
The school ship Mercury cleared for Cape
Palmas, Africa. on a cruise of instruction
for boys.
A B. Davenport, of Brook lyn was robbed
of $4,000 in railroad bonds in the Grand
Central depot to-day.
There were tifty-seven deaths from
smallpox in Brooklyn last week.
Shortly after ten O'Clock tonight dis
the internatiOnalists, which had been sent
to Albany, in reference to the proposed
parade on Sunday hext. A meeting Of the
federal council of the internatiOnalists was
has hastily called, and the following read:
AT the Governors request we have just
had an interview. The police commission
ers have not decided vet, but will do 80 to-
mOiIO"' Wucu we Will uccluC.
Mr.. McGregOr moved that the trades
unions be invited to form in line next Sun
day at one o'clock at the Cooper Institute,
which was carried. The line of march. as
already published, was adopted.
The second annual meeting of the ma
tlonal association of amateur base ball
clubs was to have been held here tonight,
to revise the playing code rules for 1872,
but quorum not being present, the meet
ing adjourned for two weeks.
The joint committee of the ShpOwners'
Association on the subject of harbor abuses
report that the amount of black mail levied
upon the shipping coming into New York
has not been less than two hundred thou
sand dollars annually by single harbor
master. The total tax upon the commerce
of this port for the mere berthing and moor
ing OF vessels by aid of harbOr masters is
moderately estimated AZ one million dollars
per year, not one-tenth Of which is legally
due.
The Supreme Court has in two instances
decided that all tonnage tax levied on ship,
ping by State authority is unconstitutional.
this, these fees are regu-
larly collected through the customhouse.
solely because a commission is allowed for
the collection.
The committee suggests the total abOli-
tlon OF the system of harbOr masters as
illegal and unconstitutional. and recon-
mend that the entire control of the docks
and movement of vessels be placed under
The direction of the dock commission, and
'emain free from expense to the shipping
except the prescribed tonnage: that the CO.
operation of the committee of seventy be
asked for this reform.
The new awards of the Broad way widen
ng commission reduced the amount nearly
or to $3.50, 400.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-14
Grant Not to be Tmpeached.

The following is special to the Louis.
vile COuricr Journal,
WAsI!1SGrON, December 1O.-The dispatch
of a column and half in the New York
Herotd OF yesterday, pretending to give the
details of plan on foot among the Dem
ocrats and anti-Grant Republicans for the
impeachment Nf the President, turns out to
be utterly destitute of truth, and one Of the
most reckless tabrications ever invented.
Hon. Montgomery Blair and Senator Sum
ner, whose names are ingeniously connected
with it, state that they never heard of the
project till it appeared in the Herald; while
the Democratic committee, whom it is also
attempted to involve, make the same ex-
pliclt denial. Neither as individuals nor as
committee has the idea Of impeachment
been thought Of
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-14
THE LEVEES.

We visited Carrollton yesterday in COM
pany with a couple of gentlemen connected
with the State Board of Engineers. They
had been instructed by the chief eng gineer,
General Thompson. to make an inspection
I of the CarrOllton levee which has been for
some time, under course of construction,
and is now nearly completed. This levee
was rendered necessary in consequence Of a
break that occurred some time ago in the
bank OF the river just above the town of
CarrOlltOn. Having arrived there, the new
work was plainly visible. Several thousand
feet of new levee has been built and pro
lection given against the gap created by the
falling river last autumn. Quite large
number of men are still at work on this
levee, and Mr.. Davis. the contractor, ex
poets to have it completed next week if the
weather should not be too unfavorable..
The work is pronounced substantial and
good by the gentlemen appointed to inspect
it. The new levee is thirteen feet high.
with base of seventy feet and crown of
eight feet. The work on the Bonnet Care
crevasse, some distance above CarrOlltOn, is
now under way, with prospect of having
it closed before rise in the river is to be
appehended.
The Chief of the Board of State Engineers,
acting in accordance with the directions of
the Governor, to protect the State if posi-
BILE against foundations advertised for pro-
posals to build all necessary levees not al
ready commenced under the auspices Of the
Levee Company. This step was rendered
necessary in consequence Of the apparent
inability of the Levee Company to do the
work in time to protect the State against
overflow at a season of the year when
rise in our rivers is looked for. Proposals
have accordingly been received and ac-
cepted tor most Of the work that remains to
be done on the levees, with the understand
ing that the Board of State Engineers will |
issue certificates Of Indebtedness when such |
work is completed. to be paid by the Levee
Company or the State, as the Legislature |
may decide.
1t is to be hoped the gentlemen to whom
this important work has been awarded will |
proceed at once to have it done in time to
save our planting interest the harassing
thought that the levees are not to be re-
paired. Unless this work is commenced i'm
great many planters may be de-
TERED from planting the coming season,
and such a result would be detrimental to
the general interest We believe Governor
Warmoth has foreseen this and is anxious
to give all the aid in his power to avert
even the evil consequences of an appre-
hended overflow from a rise in the Missis-
'ippi next spring. He WILL no doubt, make
This subject a matter of special comment in
lis annual message to the Legislature, and
lrge upon that body such speedy legisla-
ion as the emergency of the case demands.
It is, therefore, to be hoped that the Levee
company and all parties interested, friendly
% the best interests of the State, will do
heir utmost to have the levees repaired
his winter.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-14
Nominations Yesterday-A Louisiana In.
ternnl Revenue eNominatiou-Retreue
nent Comnslstee-Land-Com commission to
Investigate the Subject of Waxes.

nent C0mmNtee-Land-CO Ommission "a
Investigate the Subject Of Wages.
WASHINGTON, December 13-The follow.
ing nominations were sent to the Senate
to-day: j. j. Mott, to be collector ninth
North Carolina district: G.. S. Richardson
collector second Virginia district: II. W.
Taylor. assessor third Texas district: r. II
Brooks, assessor first Virginia district: j.
Hogan. assessor third Louisiana district
Senate.-The entire day was consumed in
argument upon the report of the retrench-
lnent committee No action.
Mr. Spencer introduced bill granting
land aid to Florida railroads Senate al,
IOurned.
Ho"se.-Mr. Hoard, from the committee
on education and labor, reported bill pro-
vldlng for the appointment by the Presi-
dent. with the advice and consent OF the
Senate. OF commission of three, to hold Of
fce for two years, unless their duties shall
have been sooner accomplished, who are to
investigate the subject OF the wages and
hours of labor. and of the division Of the
Joint profits of labor and capital between
the laborer and the capitalist. and the social.
educational and sanitary condition of the
IabOrlng classes of the United States, and
how the same are affected BY existing laws
regulating commerce. finance and CURRENCY
The commissioners are to receive a
salary Of $4,000 each; may employ a clerk,
and shall report the result of their investi-
CATION to the President to be by him
transmitted to Congress. The discussion
showed favor for the bill from all sides, but
1t went over with the morning hour.
AppOrtlOnment was resumed. and dis
cussed to adjournment.
The Judiciary Committee of the Senate
has resolved to report Senator Kellogg's
bIii OF last session regarding Presidential
election in louisiana
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-14
ADJUSTMENTS.
Varieties Theatre,

The second Wednesday matinee was al.
tended yesterday by a very fair audience.
notwithstanding the unprOpritiOus weather
These matinees are very select and pleasant.
and the public, especially the ladies', should
take delight in encouraging them. Neither
rain, nor wind, nor heat, nor cold prevent
large audience from assembling at the
Varieties when John +. Owens personates
Soton Single and Najor dc Boots This
evening, Sheridan's comedy Of "The Rivals
will be presented. with Mr. Owens as Bob
Heres, Mr.. George Clark as Captain .4bso-
h,te and Mr.. Dominick Murray as Sir
L"ctns. The same play will be repeated
tomorrow evening and for the Saturday
matinee.
st. Charles Theatre.
The 1oodles of Ben DeBar and the bul :
les4ue of Aladdin drew a good audience
last evening, notwithstanding the stormy
weather. This evening, the screaming farce
of Toodles" will he repeated. and the bur
lesque OF - Little Don Giovanni" will be
produced likewise. This is burlesque that
is generally appreciated and always ad-
mIred by those who are prompted to wit
ness its representation. To morrow even
ing. farewell benefit of the sparkling Chap
man sisters. Saturday. grand Chapman
matinee. Monday evening. the engagement
of Mr.. John Collins, the comedian. will com
mence.
Academy Of Music.
The drama of "Amy Robsart' was pro-
duced last evening for the third time, and
the scenery. costumes and appointments
seemed to be more than ever magnificent
and gorgeous. Mrs. Bowers in the title role
and Mr.. j. c. McCollom as the Earl Of
Leicester were excellent. but neither of
them better. in our Judgment. than Miss
Louisa Hawthorne as Gneen Elizabeth. The
manager should be compIimented for the
exquisite manner in which the play is nut
on the stage, while the various characters
are represented with unusual correctness.
Amy kobsart' will be presented again
this evening. Tomorrow evening Mrs.
Bowers will take her farewell benefit;
The Opera House.
Rossinis grand opera of Guilaume
Tell" which has elected unbounded praise
on Its two previous presentations this season
at the Opera House. will be presented again
this evening for the third time.
Tivoli Circle.
Three mammoth tents will be pitched
next Monday in the Tivoi circle LOT for Old
John Robinson's great monster museum.
lnenagerie and circus. First exhibition
Monday night, after which there will be
daily matinee and evening exhibitions. The
boys and girls will enjoy this grand exhib.-
ton during the holidays.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-14
NEW YORK.
Governments Very Dull-State Bonds In
active-Nati0nal Bank in Trouhle.

Governments Very Dull-State Bonds In
active-Natfonal Bank in Trouble.
NEW YORK, December l3, Evening.
Money closed steady at 6d7 per cent Dis
counts Sale. Exchange dull at 1909 q ]0yi Ia
Gold closed dull at 1924 a lO9as. Five.
twenties of 1865 ll04. State bonds mac
tive.
Governments very dull all dav. with the
exception OF fivetwenties of 1867 and 1868
which advanced from J., to b: ten-forties
steady; skies of 1881. ll7as; 1861, IlO4: 1865
lllls; new, ll37s; 1867. I5Ie; 1868, ll55,:
ten-forties lO924. North Carolinas steady;
balance rather heavy. Tennessees 65ls,
new 63i2; Nirginias 81, new 81; Louisiana
slxes 81, new so; levee skies Ga, eights IS;
Alabama eights l05; Georgia skies so, sevens
~; North CarOlinas 81, new Is; South Caro-
linas 4S. new 3Ole
The Eighth National Bank is in trouble.
Two other banks are reported in difficulty.
Arrived: England and Java.
The Erie Railroad company this after
noon restored fifty thousand shares Of Erie
stock claimed by the English bondholders.
The certificates were handed to COmmis-
sionfr White. who transferred them to the
claimants. The remaining ten thousand
six hundred and fifty shares claimed by
Gould u Fisk as their personal property
are still held subject to reference to de-
eide the ownership.
At meeting of the Erie stockholders, TO-
day, W. B. Clarke, president Of the Cotton
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-14
John T.. Owens.

This excellent comedian appeared before
respectable audience last evening at the
temple of the muses. on Canal street. and
played again MAJOR wellington DeL,ots and
Soon Shingle as he only can play those
characters. Mr.. Owens managed to keep
his audience convulsed with laughter, and
this is the best evidence that can be given of
his ability to please.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-14

MECHANICS FIRE COMPANY No. 6.-This
crack company of the fire department held
their annual election for officers last eve
nlng, and the following were chosen to
serve for the ensuing year: John McCaf-
trey, president; Henry Tharp, vice presi-
dent; Thomas Mccormick, foreman mo
opposition) William johnson. first assist
ant; +. Halligan. second assistant: A. S
Badger, marshal; II. Dapremont secre-
tary; p. II. Waters, treasurer; delegates to
Firemen's Charitable Association. J. Nc
Catfrey, T. Mccormick and Dan Hurlev.
We thank the Mechanics for pleasant ser
cnade late in the night
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-14
Mr. John Collins.

Next Sunday evening Mr.. John Collins,
the popular Irish comedian, will commence
his engagement in his famous original
musical drama of Paul Clifford as played
by him in London and New York with un-
bounded success for over one hundred
nights. 1t will be produced with all the
original music and effects In the scene of
the robbing of the mail COACH for greater
effect, real horses will be introduced on the
stage. Mr.. Collins deserves we'll of the
New Orleans public
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-14
FOREIGN.

Liverpool Arrivals NIiniste rial Crisis In
Spnin ApprOaching-lnte lUaal So.
cicties to be observation-disclosures
crs' Strike Dying lsut-Eclipse of the
sun Yesterday-Disng greement Among
Russian Dienitaries.
LIVERPOOL, December 13.-Arriyed
Ships Pontappidan, from New Orleans. and
Reunion from Charleston.
MADRID. December L3-Thera ia a rumor
that a ministerial crisis is approaching and
that dissolution of the cortes is imminent.
LONDON, December l3-The British for
elgn ONCE has sent instructions to all its
agents abroad to investigate the Orpaniza-
ton OF the various branches of Interna-
tional Societies in the countries to which
they are respectively accredited and report
thereon to the government
The strike of the telegraphers ia dvinp
out. The men are returning to work in ali
the principal cities without accomplishing
their object. The movement has proved q
failure.
Dispatches from the far south report ex
ceiient success in observing the total
eclipse OF the sun to-day.
The Standard has st. Petersburg special
reporting disagreement between Czarc-
witch Alexander and Prince DeRuiss, Ger
man minister to Russia Alexander as
sailed DeRuiss, when friends separated the
parties.
HAVANA. December ia document has
been issued by prominent insurgents who
have lately surrendered to the government.
which is signed by the two Recios, Sandi
var. several Agnevas, three Hornas, Beton-
court. Melchae, Bevnal, two Varonas. and
over four thousand five hundred Others of
less Importance, dated at Puerto Principc.
and which says: In future We will adhere
to the throne of Spain and are now dis
Posed 10 ald the government. We have
seen our illusions vanish. because the coun-
Try lalled to support us, and foreigners
failed to send us aid
. me government OF Spain is now suf-
hclently strong to maintain the integrity Of
her territory. The document further saws
[hat the insurgents now in the field are
mostly negroes. under the leadership Of
Snac'o Agramante, who rebeled against
Not a house is left standing in the whole
country between Las Tunas and Moron and
ne desolat!on tibet prevails is terrible
All hopes Of the insurgents succeeding
,olltlcall y have been given up. and destruc,
-lon has been rapidly going on. The negroes
are working to make themselves master OF
ne situation, and are dominant in the dis
ricts n, lately held by the insurrectionists.
The surrendered insurgents who signed
l, ne document at Los Tunas protest against
ne proiongation of the fight, and consider
,ne salvat,on OF the country obtained, and
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-14

A treat, in the shape of a bountiful lunch
to which full justice was done, came into
our editorial rooms last night from the
table of Mrs. Wing at the Mission fair in
Odd Fellows Hall. As a specimen of the
delcacies which are nightly served to the
visitors, and as token of interest in on
welfare, it was welcome,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-14
WASHINGTON.

Claim of n British Subiect-The Mixed
Commission Disall0w it-Cotton Gin
Patent Extended.
WASHINGTON, December BIN the case of
John Holmes Hanna VI. the United States
before the American and British mixed
commission to-day, it was decided that the
United States can not be held for injuries
caused by acts of rebels over whom they
could exercise no control, and which acts
they had no power to prevent. Without
giving any opinion upon other points raised
in the case, which will be considered here
after in other cases, the claim of John
Holmes Hanna is therefore disallowed.
The patent for Daniel Pratt's cotton gin,
extended July last, has been reissued, with
new claims
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-14

we have received from the Pelican job
printing establishment specimen of their
handlwOrk, quite creditable in design and
execution; the coloring is finely laid, the
the ruling exact. and the figure work clear
The Pelican is located at Nos. liz and ia
Poydras street and is in daily execution of
works which, for neatness in design and
c!earness of expression, challenge all com
oetitOrs.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-14
The Temperature.

The thermometer at Louis Frigerio's,
No. 80 Chartres street. yesterday stood as
follows: At A. NJ. So: at p NJ, s. =; at
T. NJ, So. Lowest point during the
night of December II. 45o
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-14

Assessment Nos. -, g, - and SO-see
special notice column; death of C. W. West,
Jacob Huhner, Margaret Dinkel, and Ru.
son Newloye, payable at the office of the
Mutual Aid and Benevolent Life Insurance
Association of Louisiana, No. I2O Caron-
delet street; amount paid, $92Si