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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-13

A jury in North Carolina, after being
. charged in the usual way by his Honor,
retired, when white juror ventured to ask
colored associate if he understood the
charge of the Judge. "Golly," exclaimed
the astonished amendment, che doesn't
charge us muffin for dat, does he9 Why Il
thought we was gwine to git pay -
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-13
HossE FLEsH-J. H. Burnett, facetiously

HoRsE FLEsH.-J. H. Burnett, facetiously
called the Mocking Bird, who pendulates
between this city and Mobile, is a judge of
horse flesh, in fact, is excessively fond of
that meat. Circumstances go to prove that
he and his gang are adopts in breaking the
patch from Mobile, yesterday, came in time
to permit our Metropolitans to arrest Bur-
nett. He is not pleasant looking customer
to meet on long bridge, on dark night,
especially if he has knife in his hand, and
you dollar in your pocket.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-13

Mr.. Donaldson, Of Cincinnati, has so
thoroughly demestieated humnning bird
that upon going into his garden the bird
will Immediately alght upon his hand and
sip the sugar wafer within it, no matter
how many persons may be standing around
him at the time.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-13
NOTICE.
United States Land Office Notice to : Hill,
Charles DerbigDy, G.. N. Destrehan,
Philip Peter, ". Salvador, and Francis
yolant Labarre, their heirs or legal

representative
limited STATES CONSOLIDATED LAND OFFICE,
New Orleans, La, July 20, 1871.
A PPLICATI0N HAVING BEEN MADE THIS DAY
IN to this Office to enter 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 Derbigny; section five, claimed
by G. n Destrehan; section thirty-four by
Philip Peter; section thirty-fiv by V. Salvador
and section thirty six by Francis volant Labarre
all in township No. Is, south of range No. "a, east
southeastern land district Of louisiana about four
miles from the town of Algiers Louisiana, fronting
the Mississippi river, and bounded on the south
and west by lands confirmed to Antoine F0ucher
and on the north and east by lands confirmed to
Noel Barthelemy LIE Breton, and are known on the
records of this Office, as claims for which confir
nation has been found
All persons interested in said claims are notified
c0nformably 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 II M, to show cause
why the said entries should not be allowed.
CHARLES BARNARD, Register.
aus faw4w* W. H. HYATT, Receiver.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-13
UNCONFIRmED LAND CLAIMS.
UNITED STATES CoSsoLrDArRD LAND OFFIoz, J
District of Louisiana,
New Orleans July "a, 1871.

UNITED STATES CoSsoLrDATRD LAND OFFIcE
District of louisiana,
New Orleans, July "a 1871 }
ITO ALL WHO IT MAY CONCERE--APPLICATION
- having been made this day to this office to en-
ter as public land under the homestead act OF Nav
20 1852, and the acts amending it, ahomestead con
tanning 10 l7l00 acres in fractional section thirty
township thirteen. south Of range twenty.fotr
east, and fractional section two, in township thir
teen, south of range twenty five east in the south
eastern land district of Louisiana, about FIVE
miles from the town of Algiers, louisiana fronting
on the Mississippi river, and bounded on the west
by lands confirmed to Barthelmey Jourdain. Z,
Pierre Jourdain and Manuel Hod, and on the east
by lands confirmed to Louis Bernoudy, and is
known on the records Of this Office as The uncon-
firmed claim of the representatives Of Thomas
Ramos, deceased.
All persons interested in said claim are notified
conformably to general Instructions from the Com
missioner of the General Land Uffiee to appear at
this office, personally by counsel with their
witnesses and other testimony, ON MONDAY,
the twenty -eighth day of August, 1871, at IL M
to show cause why said entry should not be al
lowed.
jy25 At law w. II. HYATT. Receiver.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-13

Notice.-In pursuance OF call from many
prominent members df the Phil Sheridan Irish Re-
publican Club, special meeting of the club will
be held at the Mechanics Institute MONDAY,
the fourteenth instant, at halfpast seven o'clock
P. NJ. All branch Irish Republican clubs are re-
quested to attend. as business of the utmost inn
portance will be presented to the club
P. CREAGH, President.
JssEPH P. MURPHY Secretary aul3~
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-13
SUCCESSION NOTICES.
Of Benjamin Roach-No.

Succession of Benjamin R0ach- No.
GECOED DISTRICT COURT FOR TIE PARISH
- of 0reans--Notce is hereby given 10 the cred
tors OF this estate and to all other persons herein
interested, to show cause within ten days from
the present notification, If any they have can,
why the account presented by the admins
tratrix of this estate should not be houlolo-
gated and approved. and the funds distributed in
accordance Herewith.
By order of the Court
ani0 IS 10 NJ. O. TRACY, Clerk.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-13
PETITION.

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 Toulouse street to Esplanade street,
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 Pc
titioners are ready to comply with the ordinances
in such cases provided for.
Respectfully submitted.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-13
PETITION.
NEW 0RLEANs Inlr q 1a11

NEW ORLEANS, july 81, 1911.
THO THE ADMINISTRATORS OF THE CITY OF
Il New Orleans: Gentlemen-The undersigned
real estate owners both sides of Bourbon street
from Canal street to Toulouse street, are DESTROYS
that said Bourbon street, within the above bound
aries, should be paved with square blocks. and
that the banquettes in front of the 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 proN
vided for. Respectfully submitted.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-13
PETITION.

TITO THE HONORABLE THE MAYOR AND CoUN-
IL ell of the city of New Orleans-Gentlemen
The undersigned petitioners, owning property front
ing on Philip street. between st. David and Willow
streets, do respectfully petition your honorable
body to cause brick banquettes, with wooden curb
ing TO be made Philip ssreet, from St. David to
Willow streets, in accordance with the provisions
of section twenty-f0ur of the city charter.
Hoping your honorable body will grant us this
our petition, we Will in duty bound ever pray.
! Enpf Irnnh
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-13
CITY WHARF BONDS.

TTHHE UNDERSIGNED WILL RECEIVE SEALED
IL proposals until twelve o'clock MONDAY, the
twenty-tirst instant for the sale to the city of
seven wharf bonds.
reserve the right to reject any all bids.
JOHN S. WALTON
aul0 lot Administrator of Finance.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-13

A NEW METHOD OF PROTECTING DWELL
INGs FROM RoBBERs.-A few evenings ago
the dwelling of a gentleman was entered by
burglars, and fearing repetition of the
visit, the owner of the house has purchased
watchman's whistle for his wife, with
which to sound the alarm in case of invasion.
Surely, the precaution is a sound one.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-13


n HEREBY CERTIFY THAT ON THE TWENTY
a fourth day of June, 1871 judgment was rendered
in this court in the following entitled suit, in
the words and fidGres following, to Wit;
Mrs Ophelia Hewlett VS.. her Husband-No. sg03
On motion of E. O. 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 deereed that the Judgment by default herein
entered on the nineteenth instant be now con
frmed that there be Judgment in favor ofplantiff,
0pheha Moreau, against defendant john fIewiett
her husband dissolving the community of ac-
quests and gains existing between them; that
plaintiff do have and recover ofdefendant the sum
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 %. 1871
T. WHARTON COLLENS. Judge.
In testimony whereof have hereunto set my
hand and affixed the seal of the said court at the
city of New Orleans, on this third day OF July,
in the year of our Lord one Thousand eight hun-
dred and seventy-one and ninety fifth year Of the
independence of the United States.
aug 81 EDWARD COTTON, Deputy Clerk
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-13

BACHELORS Hair Dye.-This superb hair
dye is the best in the world-perfectly harmless,
reliable and instantaneous; no disappointment; no
william A. Bachelors hair dye produces immedi-
ately a splendid splendid HACK or natutal brown;
leaves the hair Clean soft, beautiful does not
tain particle of lead or any injurious compound
Sold by all druggists Factory, No. Is Bond seeet,
New York. jyl3 1y
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-13

On the tenth instant, when the steamboat
Rapides was near Norman's landing, Jesse
Carter, deckhand, fell overheard and was
drowned
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-13

Thomas Woods, a cook at station on the
Mobile railroad, while in q fit, cut of three
of his fingers. He was brought here and
placed in the Charity Hospital.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-13

WoUNDED.-Early yesterday morning
Mr.. Ostrander, river pilot, was found on
the street, near the Sixth District station
house, severely wounded, the cuts having
the appearance of having been done with a
knife He was sent to the Charity Hospital.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-13
POLITICAL NOTICES.

Sixth Ward Radical Republican Mother
Club.-The members of this club, and all Republi-
cans of the ward, are hereby notified that mass
meeting of the club will be held on TUESDAY,
the fifteenth instant, at halfpast seven o'clock
P. NJ, at the sub club room, on DerbiSny street,
between st. Philip and Ursulines streets
Come one, come all Distinguished speakers will
address the meeting.
F. P. BENEDICT. President.
A. CAPLA Secretary. au13 2t*
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-13
Succession Of Mrs, Widely ss Jacob wiz

CECoND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
~ of orleans.Notiee is hereby given to the credit
ors of this estafe 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 The administrator
of this estate should not be AQnologated
and approved and the funds distributed in ac-
cordance Herewith.
By order of the Court.
aul2 II 81 II. o. TRACY, Clerk.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-13
NOTICE.

HOLDRRS OF CITY TEN PER CENT BONDS
Ii due October /, 1871 win present them for
payment, with accrued interest to August l. at the
New Orleans National Banking Association.
JOHN s. WALTON,
aud lot Administrator of Finance.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-13

Louisiana Jockey Ctub.-New Orleans, Au-
gust l. l87o-The stockholders of the Louisiana
Jockey Club hereby notified that additional
call has been made on the stock of the club of
twenty five per cent payable fifteenth August, and
twenty five IeI cent payable fifteenth September,
1871. c. H. SLOCOMB, Treasurer.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-13

The OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES House
is the name under which New Hamphre
tavern struggles.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-13
LEGAL NOTICES.
THE STATE OF LOUISIANA.


FOURTH DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF
ORLEANS.
MARGARETA JANE SANDERS, WIFE OF JOHN
T. Spearing, Her Husband-No. rs, 189.
r HEREBY CERTIFY THAT ON THE THIR-
Il teenth day of May, 1871, Judgment was rendered
in this court in the following entitled suit iii the
words and figures following, to wit
Margareta Jane Sanders, wife of John 7. Spear
ing, VS.. Her Husband-No Is, 189.
Considering the law and evidence herein to be
in plaintiffs favor it is ordered that Judgment be
entered in favor of plaintiff and against defendant,
John F.Spearing, her husband dissolving the com'
munity of acquests and gains heretofore existing
between then and separating them in property
forever, and finally that defendant pay the costs
of this suit.
Rendered May 10, 1871.
Signed May ID, 1871
PAUL E. THEARD Judge.
In testimony whereof have hereunto set my
hand and affixed the seal of the said court. at the
city of New Orleans, on this nineteenth day of May.
in the year of s0ur Lord one Thousand eight hun
bred and seventy-one and the ninety-fifth year of
the independence OF the United States.
aul0 % seq f. WALL. Deputy Clerk.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-13

Succession of Albert schweiizer-NO.

CECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF
~ Orleans-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
the account presented by the administra-
tor of this estate should not be homologated
and approved, and the funds distributed in accord
ance Herewith.
/. BY order of the Court
aa12 II II H. 0. TRACY. Clerk.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-13
OFFICIAL NOTICES.
NOTICE.

OFpfca BOARD or STATE AssRssoRs. ,
Ne. 8 Caller Court
New Orleans, August /, 1871. }
TIME PUBLIC ARE HEREBY INFORMED THAT
Il thesState tax assessment for the year 1871 is
now COMPLETED. and will be exposed from the first
day Of August until the fret day of september to
correct all erroneous assessments.
aul I'm JOHN W. SWORDS President.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-13
OFFICIAL NOTICES.
uITY NOTICE TOTAxPAYERs.

DRPARrNKNr OF AssEssMENrs J.
City Hall, Room No. Is.
New Orleans, August l. 1871.
TN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION SEVEN CITY
II 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 ga N. till 3 p. d. (Snnl1sys exceptedl
time all complaints of either excessive or made
quate assessment will be considered
II. BONzAEO,
aul I'm Administrator of Ass essments.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-13

Succession of John MoCay-No 34.S41.
CECoND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
- of 0rleans.-Notice is hereby given to the cred
herein Interested to show cause within ten
days from the present notification if any they have
can, why the account presented by the admins
tratrix of this estate should not be honOIogated
and approved and the funds distributed in accord
anee Herewith. and the said aAmnistratrix dis
charged from all trust and liabilities.
BY order of the Court.
auI2 II 81 NJ a TRACY Clerk
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-13

CRIMINAL CoURr.-Bills of indictment
have been returned by the Grand Jury as
follows:
Against Lucien Prevail, for the murder of
William Butfin, July l3
Against Joseph Mazet, in two cases, for
assault and battery.
Louis Swan pleaded guilty to carrying
concealed weapons, and was sentenced to
pay fine of thirty dollars or ten days in
prison.
Nora Fisher already under a sentence of
two months for larceny, received an addi-
tional sentence of $50 fine and two months
in the Parish Prison for carrying concealed
weapons.
Lucien Cojoe, for larceny, was tried by a
jury, convicted, and sentenced to ten days
in the Parish Prison.
The motion for a new trial in the case OF
Garvey andl Earle, for murder, was over
ruled. The prisoners were remanded for
sentence on Friday next.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-13
once of the Upper Red River Raj

Office of the Upper Red River Raft
Company of Louisiana, Texas and Arkansas No.
45<Baronne street.-The organization of this Com
pany has been perfected, per act passed before
William L. Poole, Notary Public, certificate of
which is hereby appended:
hereby certify that at an election by majority
of the corporators of the Upper Red River Raft
Company of louisiana Texas and Arkansas, the
following officers were elected, to wit:
JAMES LEAKE,. President
F. D. ATwATER, Vice President.
HENRY RUTY, Treasurer.
+. WHEATON, Secretary.
All according to an act of record in my Office,
New Orleans, July Il, 1871.
WILLIAM L. POOLE,
iv1e I'm Notary Public.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-13

Succession Of Hlrs. Mary O,Esrien, de-
ceased Wife of James Crayne-No 34,38a
CEC0ED DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
y of Orleans.-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 the account presented by the tesla
mentary executor in this estate, should not
be homologated and approved. and the funds dis
tributed in accordance Herewith
By order of the Court.
a14 9 10 M o. TRACY. Clerk.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-13

PRESENTATION OF A WATCH CHAIN.
About ten o'clock yesterday morning, Mr..
j. T. Condor was surprised by Mr.. T. H.
Jones, chief engineer of the Algiers Fire
Department, with a present of handsome
gold watch, chain and badge from the of
ficers and members of Pelican Steam Engine
Company No. 1. On the badge is inscribed,
on one side, ITO J. t. Condor, by the Off
GERS and members of Pelican No. l." On
the other, GAS Agent of Mr.. William Jeffers,
Steam Engine Builder, Pawtucket, Rhode
Island, August, 1871" Also a magnificent
gold and silver freman's badge, to be for
warded to Mr.. Jeffers..
Both presents are among the handsomest
ever got up in this city. 1t will be remem-
bered that Mr.. Condor but short time ago
delivered one of Mr-Jeffers engines to the
Pelican, and the company has been so well
pleased with the machine that they have
made the above presents as testimonial
of their respect for Mr.. Jetfers and his
agent, j. T. Condor.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-13
NOTICE.

DEpARrxEsr OF IMpRovEMESrs,
New Orleans, August 5, 1871, )
NOTICE rs HEREBY GIVEN THAT 1T Is THE
IN intention of the Council of the city of New
Orleans to cause Bourbon street. from Canal to Es-
planade streets, to be paved with square block
paving, in accordance with the provisions of see
tion twenty-five of the amended city charter. ..
au6 lot JOHN COCKREM, Administrator.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-13

six wears old, and native of New York, by
occupation carpenter, was found at the
corner of Amelia and Tchoupitoulas streets,
lying insensible and bleeding profusely
from wounds in his arms. On recovering
his senses he stated that abont four o'clock
in the morning he was assailed ON the high
way, without cause, by three unknown
men, who inflicted the wounds upon him
with shoemaker's knife. He was sent to
the hospital
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-13
SPECIAL. NOTICES.


New Orleans Typographical Union
citation are requested to meet at their hail. corner
of Carondelet and Perdido streets, THIS DAY, at
twelve O'Clock. full attendance is earnestly re-
quested, as business of importance is to be trans
acted.
PHILIP A vANDERDoES
! aul31t Recording Secretary.
Hibernia Bank. of New Orieans.-New
Orleans August Q, 137l.-At meeting OF the Direc-
tors of the Bank, held this day, resolution was
passed favorable to the adoption of the National
Bank system, and the assent of othirds OF the
stockholders is necessary to ratify it, they are
hereby requested to call at the banking house,
within the succeeding thirty days, ana register
aus 30t JAMES J. TARLETON, Cashier
CifIzens' Bank of Louisiana, New
Orleans August g. lS7l-At meeting of the Board OF
Directors, held this day, semi-annual dividend OF
six per cent on the capital stock of the banking
stockholders on and after MONDAY fourteenth
instant. j. l.. DELERY, Cashier.
aus l5t
Office Mutual Aid and Benevolent Life
Insurance Association of Louisiana, No. 100 Caron-
delet street, New Orleans, August 8, l87l.-Mem-
bers of this Association are hereby notified OF the
deaths of N. ]. Thaxton, Elizabeth Carratfa and
Joseph A.. Celles, and are called upon to come for
ward without further notice and pay at the office
the Association, No. 100 Carondelet street, ST. Is
on each on or before 43O p M S, ptember IL, 1871.
au6 sel2 3 w YOUNG. Secretary.
knights of Pythias.-Ivanhoe Lodge No. L.
The regular sessions of this Lodge have been
changed from Saturday evening to the FIRST and
THIRD WEDNESDAYS of the month until the first
of October proximo, The Lodge will meet at the
same pace-Ktna Hall, No. Carondelet street.
Members will govern themselves accordingly
H. G. CAULKINS, Worthy Chancellor.
R. Won SToLTzENBBRG. & & +. Scribe. jy26 I'm
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-13

The fremen, who propose to enjoy the
day at Bibxi, left this city yesterday on
the half-past two o'clock train of the New
Orleans and Mobile railroad, accompanied
by one of our reporters.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-13

SECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF
ORLEANs-No "a, 1872
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-13
THE STATE OF LOUISIANA.
SEVENTH DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH on
ORLEANS.

MRS. oPHELIA HEWLETT VS.. HER HUSBAND :
No. 1898.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-13

Two MEN CUT.-On Friday, about Eone
o'clock, a difficulty occurred on board the
steamer Glencoe. lying at the wharf, be-
tween three men, named respectively Dick
Williams, John McCloskey and Ben Glenn
ents. Williams received cut in the back,
and the others are under arrest, each being
charged with inficting the wound.
About alf-past five o'clock yesterday
morning man named L. Ostrander, thirty
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-13

The First Artillery regiment went to
Mississippi City yesterday afternoon, on the
New Orleans and Mobile railroad train, to
eneamp there for week. The encampment
will close next Saturday with grand ball,
and the regiment will return on the follow
ing Monday.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-13

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