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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-12
Amy RObsaFt.

This spectacular drama. adapted from
Scott's celebrated novel, kenilworth, was
produced at the Academy last night for the
first time. The audience was very large.
and composed of the intellectual portion of
the people.
The scenic effects of the play are superb
kenilworth Castle, illuminated for the re-
ception of Queen Elizabeth. is one of those
splendid scenes which are rarely eQualed
The dresses of the several characters were
rich and appropriate.
There is little merit in the piece aside
from the opportunity it affords for some tine
acting and the splendid scenery. Mrs.
Bowers AS -ipay. NcColom as Letceste,.
and Miss Louise Hawthorne as queer Eliza
beth. We're fully up to public expectation.
Irneya and Sir Waiter Rol,iM would proba-
bly, be more effective in the hands of actors
more i'll sympathy with their remarkable
characters. Asa whole, Amy Robsart" as
given at the Academy, pleased a theatre
full of people
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-12
Feast Of ~. lSarbe.

Tins feast vas celebrated at the Cat!e-
dral Sunday, and it attracted a very large
concourse, larger gathering probably
than usually w;ta,> sed on preyious ami
yersarios.
The three batteries, A, b and c, Captains
Peck, Edwards and Glyrn, Colonel SGuir--
commanding. reached the Cathedral h.tle
after ten o'clock. where. halting II front
Captain Gi ms company formed an escort
for the archbishop aud attending priests
from the neighboring residence to the
church. The occasion was very i1rpressi ye,
the ecc!esastics in their robes. preceded by
acolytes bearing lights and the insignia of
the archbishop. amid the pealing OF bells.
mar tial strains from the band, tie present
arms, and the strains of the organ, passed
through the military into the sacred ediiice.
The soldiers followed, when high mass was
proceeded with. The choir, which was re-
inforced by Mr. Bertron, light teno- OF The
opera, Mr.. Van Hutt'en. and several accom-
plished amateurs, contributed largely TO
heighten emotion By its fine rendering OF
the music. The archbishop delivered a
short DISCOURSE Undressing himself specially
to the soldiers, whom he heartily welcomed
to the church. His remarks were repletc
with good counsel, and the largest spirit Of
Christian charity, concluding witt a bless
ing to all, those withou. as well as within
the pale Of the church. A collection was
taken up by iour young ladies, escorted by
officers of the artillery. 1t was for the Jane-
fit Of st. Nary's Orphan Boys A-yl11@.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-12
CONGRESS-.

sumner Excused from Committec-Free
Importation Of Snlt--Ab0Jisliin9 Inter-
nal kevenue-Supplement Treaty
Bills Introduced in the House Concur
rent Resolution 10 Adjourn from De-
cember = 1 10 January y.
WASHINGTON, December ll.-.Sen0te Mr.
Sumner has been excused from serving on
the committee of elections and privileges.
Several petitions were presented in favor
Of free importation OF salt.
Mr.. Summers bill abOlishing the inte rnal
revenue bureau, was referred to the com
mttee on finance.
The supplemental treaty with Mexico. ex-
tending the time of the present commission
for settling claims was ratified.
Dir. Morton offered a concurrent rpsolu-
ton that Congress adjourn sine die the
third Monday in May.
The balance of the day was consumed in
discussion of the treasury detalca tons.
commissioner of agriculture and Walker,
commissioner of Indian affairs
Xonse.-Many bills were introduced under
the regular call. including one for amnesty
without exception by Mr.. Cox; repeating
bill granting rewards to revenue in
formers: making foreigners eligible to the
Presidency: connecting the Mississippi and
Lake Michigan by a ship canal; regulating
contracts for carrying the mails.
A concurrent resolution was introduced
adjourning from the twenty first OF Decem-
Der to the eighth Of January.
The apportionment bill was discussed the
balance of the day. No progress.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-12
WASHINGTON.
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DecisiOn-I rited States Treasury In.


DecisiOn-tnited states Treasury In.
VestigafiGn.
WASHINGTON, December H. - United
States Supreme C0nif-Ward vs.. State of
Maryland-Error to the Supreme Court of
Marylana.-ln this ease the plaintiff in error
was indicted in the State court for viola.
ton of the statute against sales BY sample.
by non-residents. without license. and the
court affirmed the right Of the State to ex-
act the license.
This court holds that the statute Of Mary
land is a violation of that clause of the
constitution which guarantees to the citi-
zens OF each State Oil the lights. privileges
etc, of citizens in the several States and
that it is therefore void: but the view is
taken that ii is not i; violation OF the com
riercial clause III the constitution ii the tax
on residents and non-residents is equally
laid.
Mr.. Justice Clifford delivered the opinion
OF the court.
hir. Justice Bradley concurred in the
pAt IissenteI as to the second. holding that
the statute is Il violation of the commercial
clause of the constitution. because it is Il
regulation of commerce between the States.
and that it is repuGnant to this clause Of
the constitution. without regard to the
equality Of the taN.
The treasury of the United States. at the
request OF Treasurer Spinner, has been
placed in the hanIlS of Il committee ap-
pointed by Secretary Boutwell,. The nves-
t'@atlOn Will consume several months but in
the meantime there will be no interruptOn
20 business. as the committee will, from Gay
70 day, supply Treasurer Spinner with the
funds needed Tor the day.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-12
WHOLE NUMBER 1870.
Mission sabbath School.

The pillars of the Prytania Street Pres
byterian church, in their laudable efforts to
improve their mission Sabbath school, have
instituted fair in Odd Fellows Hall. to
last for three or four nights more. The
hall looks like fairy land, or the sylvan
home Of Santa Claus. Everything is ar
ranged with fine taste and good judgment,
and visitors are not impOrtuned to pur-
chase.
At the front end of the hall is table loaded
with the choicest cakes and other tempting
eatables The cakes are homemade by the
delicate hands of Wings family, that lady
presiding at the table. Right and left are
coy tables, where good appetites can be
suddenly reduced to comfortable sense.
not at enormous prices.
In front is a fine organ. to be voted for the
lady of your choice.
To the right is a rustic iisl-pond, where
anglers may scoop up other fry than trout
or perch Misses E. J. H., NJ. A. =. Mr..
Converse and Misses A. Keep and H. Mil
tenberScr furnish hooks and lines to those
who desire to bob.
Further on to the right Mines. Folger and
Converse have a pretty table laden with
Christmas toys, just such as parents are
seeking for the holidays.
Under the gallery Mrs. Guindar displays
rare toys and articles Of utility. all worth
the price asked.
Toward the left emf Mrs. Hadden keeps
refreshment table dainty enough to tempt !.
man from any other amusement. She has d
pretty cake, sent by Captain Pegram of the
steamboat James Howard
On the north side OF the hall may be seen.
under glass case. three one hundred dol
lar greenbacks presented by the steamboat
Robert E. Lee. Mrs. Griswold's visitors are
sure to notice them. There is large cake
from the same steamer: also elegant cakes
from the steamboats, Pargoud, Natcbez, and
Governor Allen. A silver basket under an
arb"r. will be given to the pastor obtaining
the largest number OF votes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Darwin will be in the fair
tonight, and the old gentleman will lecture
on what he knows about farming. The
madame will not open her mouth until the
last night. The vessel they arrived in is on
the berth in the right hand corner of the
room.
The dissOlvinG views attracted many vis-
and see pictures of your future partners.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-12
THE COURTS.

The Supreme Court will render opinions
on important cases next Monday.
In the Seventh District Court Judge
William H. Budd, acting in place OF
Judge Collens, recused, delivered an
opinion in the old suit of the Philadelphia
and Southern Mail Steamship Company
against OBrien Il Hall, and at the con
clusiOn decreed that the company recover
from the firm 1855 so. and that tile firm re-
cover from Kehlor, Updike & Co. $477 Is.
The suit was for damages arising from the
breach of a freight contract, the firm sued
having agreed according to the company,
to ship on a steamer of the latter one thou
sand barrels of flour at sixty-ive cents.
The court was of opinion that the
evidence proved the contract and
the delivery of the flour, but the
ration from the Sixth Court on the day when
the steamer was to leave. The upshot of
the seizure was compromise. entered into
between said kehlor, Updike 4 Co., f. NJ
Hall, and II. L. Holland, one Of the credit
ors, part of which was as follows: "And it
Is also hereby agreed that all expenses,
damages and charges as may have accrued
from the stoppaSe of the flour by the pro-
ceedirgs in tue aforesaid sut, shall be
borne in equal proportion by the said keh-
lor, Cpdike Il Co. and the said Coffee
The court concludes as follows:
] think the plaintiff has made out his
case, but can not allow more than forty pe T.
cent premium for gold under the evidence,
which reduces his claim to $955 SO. De
tendant's claim in reconvention is not sub
stantiated by law or evidence. The freight
and prilnage on the -four are undoubtedly
xpenses-charges and damages that have
accrued from the stoppage of the -four by
reason Of proceedings in the Sixth District
Court, and We're privileged charges on the
same; and consider that said kehlor. Up
dixie q Co. and II. T. Coffee are bound in
warranty to OBrien & Hall i'll equal pro-
portions
In the Eighth District Court, the iniunc-
ton applied for by Michael Gernon to annul
orders in the lfillman case, and to wipe out
the registration of warrants, has been re
fused
+. w. Burbank brought euit for an in
junction. and alleged that the State Auditor
and the Attorney General are about to at
tempt to collect from him certain taxes
which he does not owe, and that the Re
corder of Mortgages will record. at the in
stance OF the Auditor. the forfeiture Of his
to the State for non payment
Judge Dibble yesterday ordered the in
junction to issue. Bond $3.50.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-12
Pay DAY fnr Teachers.

There is at last Il prospect that the
teachers VIII DO paid two OF three months
pay ON the first of January. This, even, is
not very encouraging. But it ia probably
the best that car b. dome anGcr the circuu1-
stances. There VII BE- due by that time q
quarterly apportionmcnt ont Of the pubic
school fund in tho State treasury.
One of the reforms that the General ..s-
senbly ought to consider is the way out of
the present complication of the school funds.
The money derived from, the State treasury
is inadequate, and the amount that the ci- v
. expected 10 raise can not be had for want
OF authority 10 raise the tax. And yet t 3
teachers are required 10 perform ia thful
service
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-12
Contracts Let for Building the I.evees.

NoHtFHctS Let IOF Duiiulng the Ievees.
In pursuance Of the advertisement of
the Board of State Eng ineers, to let all the
necessary levee work IN the State not al
ready commenced under the auspices of
the levee company, the bids were opened
this day. at J.. VI and the following awards
made:
Carroll parish-The Elton. Transatlantic,
Arlie and Railey to Chaplin 4 Rhodes.
lhcr> ille-The Evergreen to Ed. G. Gay
The Tally Ho, Eureka and Fororn Hope to
=. Harnan.
Ascenson-The New River to 4. s. Bar
row. The Bringier to Z. O'Maliy.
St. James-The Cabanahoce & Smith and
Porche to Michel n Co.
81. John Baptist-Thc Labranch & Mon
tcgut to f. Germain
st Bernard-The Mercro and Vilere to
Charles Nolan. Tho Davidson 70 Z.
Leonard
Plaquemines-The Belle Chase, Riceland,
Pointt ala Hache, Orange Grove, Lillere
and Oakland t. Charles Nolan. The Trop-
,cal Bend and Buras Settlement to Patyi"e
Leonard.
We aIe informed that these are all small
works, except New River and C.banahoce,
and there is scarcely a doubt but they will
al be built in time for the next high water.
'Ih re have been more than twenty levees
commenced under the auspices Of the Levee
Company, and a large number of small
works are being built by the planters
throughout the Red river and Ouachta
parishes, under the Governor = letter of Oc.
tober l6.
All the works below Red river will be put
up in time and all fears of an overflow may
be dispelled. unless by total negligence Of
repairs. as was the case last spring, ere
vases may occur. where the levees appear
cafe.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-12
THE CITY HALL.

The citizens committee have not vet
lit" The several Administrators profess
themselves ready. with accounts all
squared. and everything trimmed, 90 that
the citizens committee may fulfill their
mission
A work much needed-the protection
levee extending from the river, above Car
rollton, to Fourteenth street-was COM
menced last week, and goes on vigorously
The levees ON the right bank will also be
repaired.
The committee of citizens appointed to re-
ceive subscriptions for the Chicago suffer
ers, after meeting in the Mayors parlor.
authorized the Mayor to ascertain if aid was
needed in the districts devastated by FIRE in
the West. proposition having been made
to send part of the contribution to those sec
tions. Including the subscriptions OF the
Catholic church, the Louisiana Nationa!
Bank, and the Bee, the amount footed up
$4,000. The books were all handed in.
The only bit Of gossip stirring among the
corridors of the hall consisted in the meet
ing OF the school directors, which took place
in the Council chamber.
A whisper is heard in reference to the
city debt that bill is now going through
the first stages OF formation by the provis-
ions of which the city will be prohibited
from going into debt and three per cent
tax imposed.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-12
PRINCE OF WALES
Las: Hours Of the Prince ApprOnchinR-
Exhaustion Not Incrensina-llis Gen
crnl Stafe I'ur;,Oured.

SASDHISGHAt. December II. SA. M-The
( Prince OF W aies passed y restless night and
there has been further recurrence of nrayer
symptoms. His condition continues pre.
carious.
/? M.-The condition of the Prince OF
" ales Is unclan5e'i AMI Tie symptoms un-
altered.
LONDON. December ll.-An unofficial
telegram dated Sandringham, one O'Clock,
says 1t IS evident from the distress there
that the last hours Of the Prince of Wales
are approaching. TIE whole household of
the throne is depressed and gloomy. II is
reported on good authority that the Prince
OF Wales has been unconscious with but
one interval, since the first instant The
princes children, queen and other members
OF the royal family We're repeatedly sum
noned to his bedside yesterday aud to-day
SANDRINGIiAM, December II, ) i. NJ
The Prince of Wales has been restless dur
ing the afternoon, but exhaustion is not in
creaslng
S,NDRI>GiiaM. December Ii, 10 PM
HE Prince Of Wales did not sleep during
the morning, but his general state continues
Unchanged.
LONDON. December lI.-In accordance
with the request OF the Archbishop of Can
terbury, prayers for the recovery of the
Prince OF Wales were introd uced in the
service Of Anglican churches Yesterday:
III lut I.p!UdH '3tHpllt CnufttlfS, jewish
synagogues and dissenting chapels. special
prayers were offered. Tie feeling of grief
for the present and uneasiness for the
future is profound and widespread. Bust
ness is almost wholly suspended throuah
ollt the country.
The telegraph lines ar. blocked with the
multitude of messages sent to and fro co,
cerning the Prince. The greatest nxietv
is manifested to obtain the latest news.
The morning and evening papers issue ex
ira editions every hour of the official bul
lctins from Sandr;ughau. which are too
rarely issued
The telegraph 10 Sandringham has been
"losed to the genera, pnIbic because the wire
was burthened with messages TO the oueeD
from chariatans, Iuacks and otiiciouS Der
sons, rendering medica, advice.
The Times to-day gav" nearly all its col,
ah'ns TO the subject of the princes illness
and lis possible .2ta, result. Several co'.
u'ns are devoted to dispatches describinc
the manner in which the news is received ;n
the provinces. The Iintes also gives u, de-
tall an account of the progress OF the fever.
ms report shows that soon after the fever
SIT N the mind of the prince began to wan
der. ~
ne hrst lucid interval he had was on the
olrthday OF his wife, the first of Decem
Der, When he exclaimed, in q natural tone
% volce, This is the princess birthday"
On another occasion, just before this re
's.pse, something was said in his hearing
about the queen, and he asked, HAS the
iCck!INCED ON FOURTH PACE,l
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-12
Meeting Of the Committee Of Fifty.one

| Mr.. |. y. Marks, presiding, and nearly
last evening, ready to report on city affairs,
and to put stop to increased municipal
| taxation.
| Mr. j. Ellison read a committee report
on regular organization. The name given
is "Citizens' Executive Committee"
Other committees corresponding with the
eight municipal or administration. have been
appointed. and these committees are given
the power to appoint sub committees. to
whom will be delegated certain powers. The
report was adopted.
a proposition was made by Mr. ID. G.
Labatt to make this body permanent in
,ttution. and to include State as well as
city subjects.
General Gibson opposed such course.
and called for the resolution delegatiuc
authority to this organization. saving fhat
to include State taxation would be assuming
more than the mass meeting called tor.
Mr.. Labatt's resolution was tabled
Meetings are 10 be held on Thursdays
hereafter.
Resignation or decIination OF Mr.. 4.
Thompson was announced. The name Of
Nr, f.. Booth was illed in.
Mr.. Marks announced that he had ap-
p 'inted the following subcommittee:
Finances. H. Kennedy. Patrick IRWIN
Louis Schneider, John Phelps, ". b.
Schmidt.
LegiSlatior-R l.. Gibson, T. 4. Clarke.
den.
Department Of Improvemen:s-,Ioseph
Ellison, f. Salonon. +. II. Levy:
Department of AsSessments-J. A. Wat
kin-, J. A. Blat,r, J. T. Tucker.
Department of Accounts-J. c. Norris,
j. d. Hill, II. Lesassier.
Department OF Commerce-R. Pritchard.
J..E. Austin. c. N. S"ra.
Department of P"l,re-Aristide Marie
Charles Engsfelt. y. ID. Wallace
Department of Waterworks--J. l. Adams
II PORTER. H. Tally, NJ. j. Smith, Thomas
Iafont, j. \. Shakespeare.
Department III Flnance-E. II. Summers,
w. c, Block. L. J. Highly.
Department of fWaterworks-J. I. Adams.
II Pothier.
Mayors Ohice-.i. j. Smith. I. Lifon,
j. i. Shakespeare
Mr.. FOsdick offered a resolution, which
was adopted. asking persons possessing
valuable knowledge Of city affairs. 10 for
ward the same 10 this body. over proper
signatures.
The subject OF appointing experts created |
some controversy, as it involved an expen-
dituro of money. Tie number of experts
VIII not exceed six.
The sum of SI3!J has been collected 1t |
is not known where future meetings will he |
lrld, but when Il room is engaged notice |
will be given
The president vas authorized to inform |
Mayor Flanders that the sub committees |
had been appointed, and that attention !
"onld be paid to the City Hall shortly.
The executives then adjourned until !
Thursday of next week.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-12
Meeting of the state Central Committee

The Republican State Central Committee.
pursuant to call. met at their rooms on Sat
urday last. The President, Hon. Z. y. 5.
Pinchback, presented large number OF
letters from the various parishes, testifyins
to the full recognition by the masses of our
party Of the Turner Hall Convention. and
the State Committee appointed under It's
authority: also. letters from the National
Executive Committee. Hon. George Y.
kelso was unanimously elected a member
Of the committee, to fill the vacancy caused
by the death of Hon. James NcCleery.
An address to the Republicans OF louisiana
was ordered to be prepared. The committee
adjourned, after trias.:ctiug other business,
not ot a public character
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-12

CANDIES AND C"SFECTIONEEIE.- .ue
stock in this ire which Messrs. H,ller 4.
Deilman, have N hand, is at once co,np'ete
as to assortment and unsurpas-aha - to
quality. Every description of st;5 All
and barber po'e candy, favored droo.. bon
hons. lozenges, cte., can be procur J tlcre
in any quantity, NJ the most Reasonable
prices. Having tie advantage q hoi1z
manufactured here Oh The pot. these -ool4
are fresher and vii Keep better tAlR a2v
imported article. and ~ we know Na,,rs.
Miller q Niellnan - be manufactnr-r- Of
character and integrity, purchasers an
rely upon their goods not being mad 49, o.
the delcterious drugs which have PROF.! 80
disastrous to consumers of foreign goods on
various occasions. TLis house is also agents
for Hanley's celebrated Wine ard Cocktail
Bitters, and always have on hand d large
and varied stock Of fine wines ani lc-o-:
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-12
assessment Nos. -. IS "a and Sj

Assessment Nos. =. IS, 79 and S0--eea
special notice column; dea II OF c. w. West.
Jacob Huhner. Margaret Dinhel, and Rut-
son Newlove, payable il: The office Of tbs
Mutual Aid and Benevolent Life Insurance
association oT Louisiana, 10. I20 Carou-
d"let street; amount paid. SJ2Si.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-12
The .'sI,,erntnre

The Thermometer ut Louis Frigerio's.
No. 30 Chartres street, yeste rtiay stood as
follows: At y. N. i3 "a: Z b., 50 =.
3 =. M.. II Lowest po;1t ducir5 tha
night Of December 10, 80
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-12

The regular meeting of the Young Mems
Christian Association will be held IL - even
ing at half pact seven o'clock
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-12

l.. f. Bentley. Of ;he Donallsonvi,,e
Chic.f, was recently appointed by Governor
"armoth supervise of registration FOR As
cension parish. The Chiey says:
The appointment was made in anticipa-
ton OF 4 proposed election to be held upon
the left bank of the river in this parish,
upon the subject CT a levee tax, but as that
election will not take place, it is probable
there will be no duties for the sHpervisor ro
perform before the general election il No
yember 1872,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-12
MACHINERY.


4 KMSTK;sNG'~
FOUNDRY AND BOii.KR SANUFACToRy
Corner of Era,to and New Lsvee streets.
NEW ORLEANS, la.
". j. ARMSTRONG, Manager.
Manufacturer OF Vertical aud Horizontal Etesr.
hngines, Sugar Mills Draining Machines, SaN
MILE Cotton scrrws and Gearing. Iron Column p
and a. Fronts p Of Of Buildnge Furnace Mouths Grat.
Frogs, etc; Low Pressure, Locomotive Flue and
Cylinder Boilers Of al ktns Nltera Jcice Roxss
and Clar!6erH etc
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-12
LOST.

O~T OR Observation-Disclosures OF
II the Bank Of New Orleans sst"ck for eight shares
issued to Castillo & Ha lspe, dated December ~,
1882. Notice is h.reh, given that application iOr
certificate has been made at the above men
toned bark. de6 Ut lw
OST TWENTY FIVE DOLLARS REV ARD
note for q e, cp hundred aud fifty dollars
tf1l5O) drawn by Charles kraemer in favor OF
George Mr. d:..cd july II, 1871 and payable Jan
uary r. S-2 has been lost or stolen The pubic IS
cautioned against trading or Regulating for SAID
note. and any person delivering il to the under
signed no present owner of il, will receive
reward II twcul nse d liars.
CHARLES IRRCH.
Corner OF va.eDce and Chustnut streets,
de2 Is 81 sixth District.