New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-06-15
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WHOLE NUMBER 1878.

lOAN ~ ANOmDA4s A@sC'
were out in force. Governor Weston, after
imposing ceremonies, was inaugurated
Governor and read his inaugural message.
PHILADELPHIA, June H.-The Christian,
moral and science congress assembled here
to-day. Mayor Fox presided.
PORTLAND, Me- June 1.-two trains
cOlhded on the Grand Trunk railroad to-
day. Four persons were killed, including
the engineer, fireman and conductor.
CINCINNATI, June I4.-Moses Kirkpatrick,
an experienced New Orleans pilot, has been
appointed inspector of snags and obstruc-
tiOns on the Ohio, between Cincinnati and
Cairo. .,..- ....
CHATTANOOGA, June 14.-A committee of
creditors, in conference with Mr. Stanton
to consider the affairs of the Alabama and
Chattanooga road, resolved to exhaust law
to defeat compulsory bankruptcy.
A committee was appointed to examine
the books and accounts of the road, and
publish the result that Stanton be appointed
agent to operate the road, and financial
agent be appointed to handle the money in
the interest of the creditors. The debts of
laborers and employees have preference.
committee OF three is to be appointed,
with whom Stanton is to consult and advise
IN the management of the road.
1t is believed if Stanton is allowed to
operate the road, the last dollar will be
paid
An extension OF one, two and three years
is asked at eight per cent interest upon GER
tain guarantees from Stanton.
DEs MONIES, Iowa, June 1.-THE Demo-
cratic convention met in this city this morn
ing. The attendance was the largest the
party ever had in this State, fifty of one
hundred and four counties being represent
ed, when a permanent organization was
effected.
Adams made fight against packed
programme of the faction in favor of the
departure, and got whipped three to one.
CONCORD, N. H., June l4.-Governor
Weston's message on national affairs says:
''It is the occasion of congratulation that
the Union is restored and all citizens are
entitled to protection in the rights guar
| anteed by the constitution; and it behOoves
all to endeavOr to cultivate these relations
of amity in which the Union had its origin,
and which must be fully restored if we
would realize the obvious advantages the
Union was designed to secure. Let us
cherish with care steady devotion to the
Union and all those sentiments of fidelity,
charity and brotherhood which alone can
make the Union blessed" grF
ST. PAUL, June 14.-The steamer Ber-
nard, from Thunder bay on Thursday,
brings no advices of Indian troubles.
Neither the officers of the boat nor the pas
sengers heard anything of the report of In
dian hostilities.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind, June 1.-THE In
diana State Sunday School Convention is
now in session in this city. The attendance
is large and the proceedings highly inter
esting. A congratulatory message was re-
ceived by telegraph from the Pennsylvania
Sunday School Association, in session at AL
lentown.
LOUISVILLE, June 14.-A large number of
| the members of the United States Mutual
Life Association met at Louisville Hotel to-
| day. Nearly all the States were represented.
| The association was organized in Philadel-
| phia in October, 1869, by railroad employees
in the United States. 1t now numbers IVA
| members. The assessments last year
amounted to 1852. The finances are in
| good condition. after all payments and for
| FIXTURES, the association has $500 in bank.
| After unimpOrtant preliminary business, the
association adjourned until tomorrow
A lengthy debate followed
Judge Jogate moved that the committee
on resolutions be enlarged. This was
| finally tabled by a vote of one hundred and
| eighty-eight to thirty -four, which is consid-
cred victory for the new departure.
Weather Report.
| WAR DEPARTMENT
| Office Chief Signal Officer,
| Washington, June IA, 7:30 P. NJ, 1871
SYNOPSIS OF THE PAST TwENTY-FoUR HOURS.
The barometer has risen slightly on the
Pacific coast, with increasing cloudiness.
| 1t has risen in the extreme Northwest and
| on the lakes and in the Middle and Eastern
States, and to a less extent in the Southern
| States. Telegraphic communication with
Galveston is now resumed, and it appears
probable that the storm experienced there
on Monday has passed northward, dimin-
ishing in its severity. Cloudy and threat
ening weather has prevailed in Kansas and
Nebraska, and light rain is this afternoon
reported in eastern Tennessee. Light
winds have very generally prevailed during
the day.
PROBABILITIES.
1t is probable that on Thursday the ba-
rOmeter will have very generally fallen,
somewhat with increasing cloudiness and
| temperature.
River Intelligence.
SOUTHWEST PASS, June IA, 7 P. M-Ba-
! rometer 1920; wind southwest and light
Arrived: French bark Africaine, Otona,
master, fifty days from Bordeaux, with "a
general cargo to Charles Cavaroc & Son.
Sailed steamship Cortes.
Inside, bound out: Ships Record and wy
oming and schooner j. l.. Somers.
VICKsBURG, June l4-Passed down: Lady
Lee, at A. NJ; Shannon, at A. NJ; Henry
| Ames, at A. NJ: Natchez at A. NJ; Com
monwealth, at 6 p. M. Up: Edinburg. at 3
A. NJ; Dexter, at IL A. M. Weather warm
and clear. River falling.
PITTsBURG, June l4.-Monongahela thirty
three inches, stationary. Weather cloudy
MEMPHIS, June 14-Weather clear Mer
curry 900. River falling. Passed up Katie
and City of Cairo Passed down: City o
Quincy.
LOUISVILLE, June 1.-THE river has riser
three inches in the past twenty-four hours
with two feet six inches in the chute, anC
four feet six inches in the canal
Weather cloudy and warm, with sligh
sprinkle of rain this afternoon. To-day was
the dullest of the season.
Arrived: LIE Claire, from Tennessee river
The Glencoe and c. B. Church are adver
tised to leave for New Orleans tomorrow.
ST. LOUIS, June A-Arrived: james
Howard from New Orleans, Sallie from
Arkansas river, r. j. Lockwood from Rec
river. Departed; Altoona for Cincinnati
Grand Tower for Memphis, Richmond fol
New Orleans River rising slowly Weather
cloudy and cool, with slight shower thil
evening and the prospect of heavy rain
CNCINNATI, June 4.-River ten feet six
inches: it has risen six inches in twenty-foul
hours. Arrived: Champion from st. Louis
The rates to New Orleans will probably ad
vance tomorrow. Business moderate
Weather clear and pleasant.
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