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New Orleans Republican., 1871-09-28
SHERIFFS SALES.


Widow Jacques Madeline dit Alarehaud
-., va. Frane0is Marie Martin
ECOURTH DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
= Of Orleans, No. 25,222.-By virtue Of . writ OF
neE1 iacias to me directed BY the hOn0rable
the Fourth District Court for tho parish Of Or
leans, IN the shove entitled cause will proceed to
sell at public auction, Ut the Merchants and Auc-
tioneers' Exchange, Royal street, between Canal
ana Customh0nae streets in the Second District Of
this city, Oh FRIDAY, October 49, 1871, ct twelve
o'clock L., the following described property, to
Two LOTS OF GROUND, with the buildings AMI.
improvements thereon, situated in the Third Dis.
n c1 o. shs city, in the square number sxty-seven,
%unundeo % by Josephine, SOlidelle, spain and Mande.
vile streets: and measuring each thirty.two feet
on Man9evl!e street BY one hundred and twenty
ieet ~ depth: acquired BY defendant on the nine.
1eenIn OF july, 1856 per act passed before p. z.
% Don, tate notary public in this city, now 1T the
omct s VI q. nero Jr. notary public in this city
number twenty.eight Of Book Of Acts. 1855, said
one and twenty-five, on plan of j. Pile late sur.
veyor. dated November 49, las, in Plan Book nun.
ber thirty three, in the Office of r Grma notary
public in this city '"' --o'--'
Seized in the above suit.
Terms-This being the second and last auction.
the highest and last bidder for what It will bring
at twelve months credit, the purchaser Furnishing
bond with good aud solvent security bearing si
per cent interest per annum from date and special
mortgage on the property sold until final payment
said purchaser shall have to deduct and paw in
cash the amount Of printing Sheriff's and clerks
fees. etc.. say about one hunred and seventy five
and municipal taxes, the amount of which is not
yet Ascertained.
c. s. SAUvIEBT
se26 oc4 13 Sheriff of the Parish of Orleans.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-09-28

In Chicago, on Sunday night. a number of
persons attended spiritual seance on South
Halstead street. and while the spirits were
working one Charles Baker sent word into
the room for Miss Carrie Sawyer, the man.
ager Of the show. to transmit to him in the
shortest space possible some money. She
asked one Mitchell in the room for the loan
Of his pocke,book to satisfy the demands Of
Baker, and because Mitchell refused she
slapped his face. This caused the slapped
entered the room. and began firing random
shots at the party. One bullet took effect
in the left breast of Mitchell, and another
in his throat. while third one lodged in the
left wrist OF Miss Sawyer Baker, upon
being arrested, excused himself tor shooting
by saying that he could not see man beat
a woman without rushing to the rescue.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-09-28

MAYORALrY OF NEW ORLEANS,
City Hall. September q, 1871.
NO. Decentralization Series.l
An ordinance providing for the payment Of the
several accounts therein named.
Be it ordained, That the following appropriations
be and are hereby made, and that the Admins
TRAITOR Of Public Accounts warrant on the Admin.
istratOr of Finance in payment of the same:
4. A. POpulus, reimbursement, IS.
J. H. Peters, repairs Of locks, approved By the
Mayor SO 40.
Lady Superior of the Louisiana Retreat for care
of patient from August II to september 80, aI,-
proved BY the Mayor, S45 50
Andrew Hero, Jr. rent of Office for the month Of
September, as per ordinance No. SO, Administra-
ton SERIES $50.
George Dickson, for paste for the months of July
August ard September So
Vandegrit Clark, sundres for the City Hall
approved by the Mayor. $l426
W. }. McCraCken, walnut lumber rOr the De.
paltment Of Public Accounts, approved, $l958
Semnes Mott, for one half OF the cost OF the
record in the Of Moses Fox vs. the city of
New Orleans, $l75
New Orleans Bee, to advertising redemption of
city bonds. floating debt and settlement Of over
examined and approved, $33
A. Carrie, jury warrants, 5 los.
Adopted by the Council OF the city Of New Or.
leans Septemb ber 26, 1871.
BENZ. F. FLANDERS, Mayor.
true copy:
II. Conquest CLARKE. Secretary. se28 1t
New Orleans Republican., 1871-09-28
PROPOSALS..

- DEPARTMENT OF IMPROVEMENT,
New Orleans September 25 1871. !
SEALED PROPOSALS ADDRESSED TO THE CN.
~ derslgned will be received at this office until
~ NJ, FRIDAY, September 49, for removing the
buildings from the lower side of the cotton press
on Moreau street to Montegut street also for paw
ing with round stone the said Moreau street from
the upper wall of the cotton press to MOntegut
street. and tor brick sidewalks. with stone curbs
and CUTTERS on same street for the same distance
az III acc0rdance with specifications Oh file the
office OF the CITY Surveyor.
bios 70 De per square yard for round stene paw
ing, and per running foot for banquettes COM
plete.
The work to be completed by November l,1a.l.
bids.
All parties making proposals for this contract are
required to deposit with the Administrator of Fl.
nance, as evidence of their intention to abide by
the adjudication, the amount of five hundred
dollars in cash. which shall be forfeited to the
city IN case OF failure to sign the contract.
, bldoers 10 whom contracts are not awarded will
have their deposits returned to them on the day
sdjudicatiOns are made T.
NO BID Will be received unless the certificate Of
the administrator of Finance is inclosed there
with. to the effect that the required cash deposit
Proposals to be indorsed Proposal for paving
MOreau street."
se26 I'd JOHN COCKRRM, Administrator.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-09-28
PROPOSALS.


DRPARTNENf OF INPROvRMYyrs
New Orleans, September l8. 1871. (
SEALED PROPOSALS ADDRESSED TO THE UN.
~ dersigned will be received at this office until
THURSDAY NOON, October S, 1871, for paving
with square blocks Bourbon street, from Canal
to Toulouse street. Also, for the construction of
flag stone sidewalks with stone curbs said street
for the same distance. Also for such cast iron
bridge plates as may Ike necessary. All in accord
ance with specifications file in the Office Of the
City Surveyor.
All parties making proposals for this contract are
required to deposit with the Administrator of Fl.
nance 1s as 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 in
case Of failure to sign the contract
Bidders to whom contracts are not awarded shall
have 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.
The city reserves the right to reject any and
all bids
Bids to be made set forth in specifications and
proposals to be indorsed Proposals for paving
Bourbon street.
sel9 I'd JOHN COCKREM Administrations
New Orleans Republican., 1871-09-28
NOTICE.
UNITED STATES CONSOLIDATED LAND OFFICE,
District of Louisiana

UNITED STATES CONSOLIDATED LAND OFFICE,
District of Louisiana,
New Orleans, September H. 1877.
TUVO ALL WHO 1T MAY CONGRATULATIONS
Il having been made to this Office to enter as
public land under the provisions of the homestead
act of May 20, 1862, and the acts amending it. a
homestead upon section nine, in township thir-
teen, south Of range twelve east, southeastern
land district of Louisiana, east of the Mssis-
sippi river. Said section contains 247 81 100 acres
and fronts on the Mi Mssssipp river and is about one
mile below the United States barracks. and is
bounded ON the upper side by lands of w. Brown
Brown. az Oh the lower side by lands of l. and
H. St. ArInant. The records of this office do not
show any claimant to the above section.
AL persons interested i'll the above claim are
nOtaned c0nfOrmably to general instructions from
the Commissioner Of the General Land Office to ap-
pear at this office, with their witnesses and
other testimony, personally by counsel, on
SATURDAY, the twenty first of October, at twelve
o'clock NJ, to show cause why said homestead
application should not be allowed
CHARLES BARNARD, Register.
sel3 1t law ". H. HYATT Receiver
New Orleans Republican., 1871-09-28

MATORALTY OF NEW ORLEANS
City Hall, September q, 1871.
No. l106-AdmnstratiOn Seriesl
Resolved, That the Administrator of Finance he
authorized. at such periods as he may deem proper
to advertise for the sale of ten per bonds let
ter p, and seven per cent bonds of the floating
debt issue etter N bids to be received in cash OF
appropriation cert tcates no bids for the former
to he received at less than par for the latter at
less than eightytwO and half per cent; the
amount of ten per cent bonds submitted at each
offering not toexceed fifty thousand dollars In.
and all bids subject to rejection by the Mayor and
administrator OF Finance. And exchanges Of bonds
upon bids accepted are hereby authorized, the
same to be reported to the Council.
Adopted by the Council Of the city of New Or.
leans, September p, 1871.
Yeas: Cockrem. Shaw, Delassze, Lewis Walton,
BOnZanO.
BENZ F. FLANDERS, Mayor.
true copy:
H. CoNorEsT CLARKE, Secretary. se2S 1t
New Orleans Republican., 1871-09-28
What is the ordinance relative to public
vehicles showing lights at night!

No RATION MOxEY.-The Board of Police
Commissioners has, sans cevemonie, dashed
an old time custom into finders From
time almost immemorial the police captains
and ieutenants have drawn from the city
ten cents per head for every prisoner at
each station, on the supposition that every
culprit consumed a large pone of bread
during incarceration. This supposition did
not hold good in every instance, and, as the
time for strict economy has arrived,
the board applied the pruning knife
on twigs, still permitting branches
and roots of evil to devour abun-
New Orleans Republican., 1871-09-28

MA1oRALrY CT NEw ORLEANS
City Hall, September q, 1871.
No. .1l02-AdministratiOnS SerieAl
An ordnan ce providing for the payment Of the &C.
count therein named.
Be it ordained, That the Administrator Of Pub
lie Accounts warrant the Administrator Of
Finance in favor of E. D. White for the sum of
eight hundred and seventy dollars and seventy. six
curity for the performance Of his contract (now
completely for repairing and keeping in repair the
paved streets Of the Third Ward.
Adopted by the Council Of the city Of New Or.
leans, September 26, 1871
Yeas: Cocklem, Shaw, Delsssize, Lewis, Walton
BOnzanO.
BENZ. F. FLANDERS, Mayor
A true copy:
II. H.CoNouEsr CLARKE. Secretary. se26 Sit
New Orleans Republican., 1871-09-28
CANCELLATION OF BONDS.

STATE or LOUISIANA
Executive Department ;
New Orleans August 49, 1871.
WHEREAS, APPLICATION HAS BEEN MADR
w 20 me for the cancellation of the bonds of
Charles E: Fortier, as auctioneer, in and for the
parish of Orleans, to wit: A bond dated Jnne 22
1855, in the sum OF ten Thousand dollars signed by
Charles +. Fortier principal and Arthur Fortier
and G. W. Dunbar securities; and q bond dated
September g. 1863, i'll the sum Of ten thousand dol
lars signed by Charles +. Fortier as principal and
Arthur Fortier and Samuel Powers as securities;
also. a bond dated January H. 1871. in the sum of
ten thousand dollars signed by Charles E. Fortier
as principal and Arthur FOrtier as security-
Notice is hereby given to all persons interested
in the said bonds to file their objections to the can.
collation. 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 ofthe State this
fifteenth day Of August A. d. 1871 and of the indie.
pendence Of the United States the ninety sixth.
By the Governor H. c. WARMOTH
GEORGE E. Bower,
Secretary Of State. Sfl0 81.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-09-28

MAYoRALrY OF NEW ORLEANS
City Hall, September y, 1871.
No. .1l05-AdmnistratiOn Series.l
resolution appropriating improvement bonds for
settlement with William Henry for shells
supplied.
Resolved, That improvement bonds be issued to
William Henry. per contract for the delivery of
10000 barrels of shells upon bills approved by the
Administrator OF Improvements, amounting. to
$3l,42 %.
Adopted by the Council OF the city of New Or.
leans, September &C. 1871.
BENZ. r. FLANDERS. Nayor.
true copy:
II. Conquest CLARKE. Secretary. se23 It
New Orleans Republican., 1871-09-28

MAYORALTY OF NEW ORLEANsl
City Hall, September q, 1871.
no INSTRUMENTATION Seriesl
Resolved, That the Administrator of Public Ac-
counts is hereby authorized to cancel tax bills for
1870 against Z. P. Tileston from No "a .4'2 No.
"a 46a inclusive, the same being for assessment
on his plantation assessed in squares), in the
thirteenth assessment district (Algiers), amount
ing to si1ry-three thousand five hundred dollars,
and furnish the Administrator of Finance with
new tax bill assassin. the property as planta.
tiOn, at thirty Thousand dollars.
Adopted by the Council Of the city of New Or
leans, September 26 1871.
BENZ. F. FLANDERS, Mayor.
true copy:
H. Conquest CLARKE. Secretary. se23 1t
New Orleans Republican., 1871-09-28
MAyORALTy OF NEW ORLEANS, I
City Hall, September y. 1871. !

MAYORALTY OF NEW ORLEANS,
City Hall, September p. 1871.
No. INSTRUMENTATION Series
An ordinance providing for the payment of the
several accounts therein named.
Be it ordained. That the following appropriations
be and are hereby made, and that the Admnstra-
tor of Public Accounts warrant the Admins.
traitor of Finance i'll payment of the same:
J. Root, spreading and hauling shells approved
by the Admin. stratOr of Improvements, $3i4 09.
John Coleman, granite block, approved by the
Administrator of Improvements, $45c.
John Coleman, granite block, approved by the
Administrator OF improvements $500
Adopted by the Council Of the city Of New Or.
leans, September 20. 1871
Yeas: COckIem Shaw, Deassize, Lewis, Walton,
BOuZauO.
BENZ. F. FLANDERS Mayor.
true copy:
II. CoSQrEsr CLARKE, Secretary. se28 1t
New Orleans Republican., 1871-09-28

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE,
New Orleans. September q, 1871. !
GEALED PROPOSALS. WILL BE RECEIVED
- until twelve O'clock MONDAY October O. for
the purchase from the city of fifty thousand dol
ber coupon OFT, and twenty-five thousand eight
and 6y dollars in per cent bonds
Payment NAV be made IN auDrOnri atjon certi.
Gates but no bid viii be received less than par for
the ten per cent bonds, or less than eshtv-two
and half per cent for the seven per cent bonds.
The right to reject any or all bids is expressly
reserved.
JOHN ST. WALTON.
seq ot Administrator of Finance
New Orleans Republican., 1871-09-28
SALE OF MARKET REVENUES.

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE !
New Orleans, September 10 1871.
WILL BE SOLD FOR CASH AT PUBLIC AUC
w ton, on SATURDAY, the thrtleth II instant at
twelve o'clock NJ, in the Mayors ParlOr City Hall,
the revenues Of the public markets for the month
of October.
The lessees will be required to conform to all the
city ordinances relating to markets, and will have
the privilege ct collecting the revenue according
to ordinance No 1877, as amended
Accepted bidders will be required to make de-
post Of fifty dollars in cash for each market at the
time of sale which shall be forfeited to the CITY in
case OF failure to complete the contract.
The city reserves the right to reject any and all
offers.
Bids to be made in currency
JOHN COCKREM
se26 st Administrator adj interim,
New Orleans Republican., 1871-09-28
MAYORALTY OF NEW ORLEANS, !
Tity Hall, September p, 1871, I

MAYORALrY OF NEW ORLEANs,
City Hall, September p, 1871. !
NO llll-Admnstration Series.]
Resolved, That the Administrator of Public Ac.
counts is hereby authorized to cancel tax bills for
1870 against Henry L. Stone, from No. 81 147 to No.
32 1871, inclusive, the same being for assessment
on his plantation assessed in squaIes) in the thir
teenth assessment district (Algiers) amounting to
$60,050; and furnish the Administrator Of Finance
with new tax bill, assessing the property as
plantation, at $3O,OoO
Adopted by the Cornell Of the city of New Or.
leans, September 26, 1871.
BENZ. F. FLANDERS Mayor
true copy:
H. CoNQuRsr CLARKE Secretary se281t
New Orleans Republican., 1871-09-28

The New York Evangelist says: The
Cleveland and Pittsburg railway does not
turn wheel or do any work on the Sab
bath day. In 1856 its stock was down to
ten cents, now it is over one dollar and fifty
cents. The percentage of accidents on that
road is less than any other in the West.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-09-28
CANCELLATION OF BOND.

SrATR OF LOUISIANA, }
Executive Department.
New Orleans, september 49, 1871.
WHEREAS, APPLICATION HAS BEEN MADE
w to me for the cancellation of the official
bond of Horace H. Meloon as Recorder of Con.
veyances in and for the parish Of Orleans, to wit:
bond dated August l3. 1861 in the sum of fifteen
principal and L. NJ. Day and Thomas Janney as
sureties the said bond being conditioned for the
faithful performance by the said Horace H.
Meloon Of his duties as Recorder of Couveyances
aforeta aid
Notice is hereby given to all persons interested
IN the said bono to file their obje ctiOns TO the
cancellation thereof writing in the Office of the
Secretary Of State, within ninety days after the
last publication lie reof.
Given under my hand and the seal Of the State
this nineteenth day of September A. D.. 1871 and Of
the independence Of the United States the ninety.
sixth
By the Governor:
H. C. WARMOTH.
J. MERRoN, Secretary Of State pro tenn.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-09-28
LEGAL NOTICES.
NNN~NJNl>01>ONO~
MONITION.
STATE OF LOUISIANA.

FIFTH DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF
ORLEANS.
T'HR STATE OF LOUISIANA, TO ALL WHOM
- may concern greeting: Whereas, Achille
Chiapeia, who resides in the city Of New
Orleans, having purchased at public sale made
Orleans on the twenty second day Of july.
the property hereinafter described, has applied
10 the Judge OF this court for monition adver-
nsement in conformity with law (Revised
statutes, sections 231O and 238O)
Now, therefore, know ye, and all persons inter.
ested herein, are hereby cited and admonished in
the name of the State of louisiana and OF the
Fifth District Court for the parish of Orleans, who
can set up any right, title or claim in and to the
property hereinafter described, in consequence of
any infOrnality in tn order, decree Judgment of
the court under which the sale was made or any
frregularity or ilegaty in the appraisements and
advertisements. in time Or manner of sale, or for
any ether defect whatsoever, to show cause within
serted in the public nt wspapers, why the sale SO
made should not be homOlosated and confirmed
The said property was sold by the sheriff of the
parish Of Orleans, under and by virtue of a writ
OF seizure aud sale issued to the said SberiS
from the Fifth District Court fer the parish Of
Orleans at the suit of Achille Chiapella Va Marie
Laudumiey, No 1886 Of the docket of said court
at which sale the said Achille Chispeila became
the purchaser for the price and sum Of twelve
Description of the property as contained in tho
judicial conveyance. recorded in the cerks ofce Of
the said Filth District Court for the parish of Or
cans: VI VI
e,,S. Two certain tain lots Of ground situated in the
city, in the square bounded by Celumhms
'lllere, Plauche and st. Bernard streets. desiS,
mated by the numbers nine and ten on a nlan
drawn by y Bringier, late surveyor on the eiahth
OF MAY. ls4s; said lots measuring as follows Lot
number nine, thirty-three feet three inches front
depth on one side, forty feet i've inches in dsnth
on d.k te other S and thirty ave feet five inches in
feet three inches front on Columbus street fortv
,eet nSs M inches IN depth the side of lot number
nhe, ni.y'two feet nine inches in depth on the
" W. sue ana thirty five feet five inches in width
N m tae rear; being the same property acquired by
Scss Sro Laudumiey. the defendant in said suit No
@ So'o. 9y purchase from g. Msspero. as per act
pasa<o before A. Ducatel notary public in this
CITY, on the thirteenth day Of February 1866
Witness our hands and the seal of this court
New Orleans. August ~, 1871.
CHARLES LEAVx Mt Judge
LoULs Power, Clerk as3i
New Orleans Republican., 1871-09-28
PROPOSALS..

"" "" CENTRAL DEPARTMENT,
Metropolitan Police |
Corner Girod and Car0ndelet streets,
New Orleans, La, September 20, 1871. }
GEALED PROPOSALS FOR FURNISHING COAL
- to the members Of the force and police sta
tons TOT the season will be received until twelve
De delivered at the various statiOnhouses in New
dn Orleans f Carr9lton and Gretna. ad at the resi-
Bids to be addressed to the Committee on Sup
plies, Board Of Metropolitan Police, and indorsed
Proposals for furnishing Coal.r
BY order Of the Committee
se2l st T. RAKER Donu+v Clerk
New Orleans Republican., 1871-09-28
AUCTION SALES THIS DAY.

BY B. NJ. B. ]. MONTGOMERY, 1t II O'clock.
1t Old Auctie0 Mart, No. 8. Camp street, .
general assortment of new snd second. hand
furniture, planes, etc.
BY A. HUSTON, at II O'Clock, at corner Of
Gravier and Baronne streets, saddle and har-
ness horses and mares, nules, new and second.
hand top and open buggies and wagons.
By GEORGE PEARSON, at II O'clock at the corner
OF Fourth and Magazine streets, contents of
residence, consisting of rosewood, walnut and
oak furniture, etc.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-09-28
OFFICIAL NOTICES.
PROPOSALS FOR MULES.

OFFICE CHIEF QrAgrHRNAsrERl
Department Of Texas, August 10, 1G.l !
GEALED PROPOSALS IN TRIPLICATE WILL BE
- received at this Office until twelve O'Clock NJ
on WEDNESDAY, November l. 1871, for furnishing
and delivering to the Depot Quartermaster at San
Antonio, Texas
TWO HUNDRED MULES or any less number.
Said mules to be Lot less than fourteen hands
high; not less than four more than ten years Of
age strong, stout. compact, we'll developed ami.
mails in full health free from any blemish d..
feet which would unfit them for severe work and
to b- well broken to harness
They must be delivered within thirty days from
date OF award Of contract.
BENJAMIN c. CARD
se25 Ct Acfinn Cliaf Nnor.armas4ar
New Orleans Republican., 1871-09-28
John EIenderson vs. Clau. Hollmann.

John Henderson vs.. Claus HOllmaun.
SEvkNTH DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
- OF orleans No. sosS-By yirt,te Of writ Of feri
1acas to me directed by the honorable the Seventh
District Court for the parish Of Orleans in the above
enttled cause will proceed to sell at public auction
at the Merchants and Auctioneers' Exchange Royal
street, Detwssn Canal and Customhouse streets in
the second District of this city. on MONDAY Oc.
tcoer 20 1871, at twelve O'Clock NJ, tho following
TWO LOTS OF GROUND situated in the faubourg
Washington, in the Third District Of this cty des.
lgnaied by the numbers nine and ten, in square
ns,na number re- eight bounded by Bartholomew, Cassa-
calvo !n0w Royal, Mazant and Greatmen (now
Dauphine) streets, on plan drawn by Buisson.
surveyor dated May 80, 1888; which said lots nea.
sure az follows, to witt Lot number nine thirty-two
feet eight inches and six lines front on Barthoio.
NEW street, by one hundred and ten feet in depth.
between parallel lines and lot number ten, twenty.
one feet front on said Bartholomew street, by one
hundred and ten feet in depth and front on Casa.
calvo street between parallel nes said lot forming
the corner of said Bartholomew and Casacalyo
streets: Together with he buildings and improve.
ments thereon: Being the same property acquired
1y the defendant from plaintiff per act passed
before P. c. Cuviller notary public in this city,
on the first day of August, 1870. =
Seized in the above suit.
Terms-Cash ON the spot.
C.S. SAUvlNET,
New Orleans Republican., 1871-09-28

A dispatch was received yesterday from
ColoDel Boyd, superintendent of the Lou
NJ. Van Pelt. clerk in the university, who
wandered off while temporarily deranged,
as reported in the REPUBLICAN Of Tuesday,
has returned, and is quite ill.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-09-28

1t will be well for members of the police
force to carefully read and remember rules
80 and 100, of the police manual. Superin-
tendent Badger has issued strict order to
prevent patrolmen clubbing prisoners, even
under aggravated circumstances.