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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-04-30

& Gleason, No. 2O5 Canal street, have just
received by express a full assortment of
lace shawls, lace sacques, lace handker-
chiefs, colors, cuffs, frillings, etc., Of a
description which will create q sensation
as soon as the ladies see them. They also
are now getting in large lot Of furniture
dimity, of different collars, linen lawns, or
candies, jaconets,. and new supply of
their remarkably cheap linens. Their store
should be the centre Of attraction during
the coming week.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-04-30

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, in the year one
Thousand eight hundred and seventy one
Resolutions relating to the overtures OF Do
minica for annexation to the United States.
Resolccd, That the proposal of the gov
ernment Of San Domingo to accept the
dominion Of this country over that part of
the island of HispaniOla or San Domingo,
under its rule, presenting as it does the first
opportunity for acquiring tropical territory,
in the West Indies, with the consent Of the
government and people to be affected by the
fully considered by our government. We
have long cherished the policy of extending
in peaceable manner the sway Of our insti-
tutions, enterprise, and equal laws over
some portion of these islands, whose soil
and forests might furnish US the tropical
productions that our wants require, in ex-
change for the products Of our more tenn
perate cline, and whose coasts might supply
capaciOus and protected harbOrs, where our
shipping. commercial and naval, might
freely resort for necessary repairs and sup
plies. Such great advantages to our cOun-
try, to our depressed commercial marine,
and to our navy, San Domingo seems to
promise, if brought under the influence of
our institutions and the operation Of our
cOastwise navigation laws. We approve,
therefore the course Of our government in
commissioning eminent and Trustworthy
men to visit the island and carefully inquire
into and report all the circumstances that
may affect the question Of accepting the
proposal for annexation. -
Resolucd, That the Governor be requested
to transmit copy of these resolves to each
of our Senators and Representatives in
Congress.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-04-30
The Bryan Eagle relates : fendish act:

Some malicious wretch placed large
rock and some sticks ON tho track Of the
Central road ON Sunday last, . few miles
below Bryan, which were fortunately dis
covered BY Mr.. George N. Dean Of this city,
and displaced. A few minutes. afterward
the pay train came speeding along, and
would undoubtedly have been thrown from
the track had it not been for the timely dis
covery Of Mr.. Dean. The villain whose
heart is black enough to prompt him 70 conn
init such an act, il caught, should receive
NO sympathy from the public. =
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-04-30

BEAUTIFUL GOODs.-Such is the exclama-
ton made by every lady who visits the
store of Messrs. Caylat & Flynn, No. 57S
Magazine street. near st. Andrew street,
and it is quite natural, for more mag
ficent stock has rarely been seen in this
city of beautiful goods. We will not at
tempt detail of what their store contains,
but there is enough to demand the atten-
ton, and excite the admiration Of even "a
Partisan
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-04-30

1t is always pleasing task to instruct the
public OF what is transpiring-what is daily
taking place that is of interest to the public.
And - the daily and single number draw
tngs Of the Louisiana State Lottery have
BECOME to be of great interest to the many
who ere looking that way for fortune, it is
right to keep the public posted. The next
single number drawing takes place on the
sixth Of May, when four hundred and forty
prizes will be drawn for, the highest Of
which il $4,000. Tbs daily drawings take
plsce as usual. Let no one who would draw
prize fail to purchase tickets, as that is
the way to get prize.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-04-30
The Calvert (Texas) Tribune says:

The Calvert (Texas) Tribune says: -.
The scholastic returns received 30 far by
g. w. Honey, State Treasurer, indicate
that there are about 20O, 900 schOolablo chill
dren in the State. Robertson bounty has
not yet been heard from for some reason.
white children and 5N colored, making
total of 2552 schoolable childrsn. q ~
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-04-30

The Board Of Directors of the New Or
leans Hydro Carbon Gaslight Company has
ration in the manner indicated by notice
in this paper. A meeting of the st0ckhold-
ers will be held ON the first Monday Of
june next to vote on the amendment
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-04-30

THE BEST SHOES IN THE MARKET.-It is
a fact worth knowing that Mr.. b. Open
helm, at the Fourth District family shoe
store, No. $50 Magazine street, next door to
the Lafayette Bank, has one of the best
stocks of all kinds of shoes for men, women
and children ever brought to this market.
These goods were manufactured q pressly
to his order and for his sales, and may be
relied upon in every particular a. to quality
and fit, style and excellence Of material.
Go, then; and look 1t his goods.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-04-30

It SIN Dsulines q 9 - : ~ 1ominioa;;
xtoindn1Eo &hlkN ~ y ~ & = 1Oo11N intoA11S
merits u fhe uo1eu16 Ha1ey aaministfa-
ton since the eetab lishme1t q III govern
sment would probably have Availed iSself d
like opportunity and responded ina like
apirit. We commend Congress for ordering
the commission of inquiry. We commend
the Fearless and patriotic course Of the Pres
ident in filing the loommissiOn with men Of
such intelligence and Independence of char.
acter, that their report will, in the eyes OF
their c0untrymen, furnish . safe basis for
their action. Difference of opinion was
manifested when the proposition was in
trOduced. 1t was debated in IN animated
manner there, and in other organs OF pubic
opinion. 1t SO happened that our Distinguish
ed Senator, Mr.. Sumner, differed with the
administration. with his senatorial col
league, and other members of Congress
from this State; and he sustained his views
with all the power, elOquence and tenaclty
for which he is distinguished. We COM
mend freedom of opinion and free and fair
discussion. The resolutions submitted to
the committee seize on the occasion Of this
debate to pronounce legislative encOmium
source that is, personally and politically,
extremely respectable. TO the committee,
however, they have q strange sound as the
voice Of that school OF politics they repre-
sent. That school has not often asked legis-
latures, congresses, conventions or caucuses
to pay this statesman compliments. 1t has
not signalized itself by eulOgizing Mr.. Sum-
ner for his great services in behalf Of the
Union and the universal freedom of man.
In it's bearing toward him and other great
champions of the rights Of man, it has not
very clearly illustrated the am;able rule
Be to his faults little blind,
De to his virtues very kind.
1t is hardly worth while to sanction this
pleasant attempt of the Senator's political
opponents to use the voice of the legisla-
ture in singing out this one act for APP
plause. while his long career of great and
eminent services is distinctly under the ban
OF their recorded denunciation. His name
and fame are safest in the hands of his older
friends. They have never been slow to
manifest, in various ways, their appreciation
of his services, and they will take further
occasion, when it may seem proper, to en-
courage and sustain him.
The committee recommend the adoption
of the following resolutions.
ELLIOTT,
T.. STICKNEY,
Of the Senate.
+. III. KELLOGG,
ROBERT JOHNSON,
JOHN McDUFFIE,
Of the House.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-04-30

To PARExTs.-An who wish to make;easy
terms for giving their sons . cash paying
education, in short time, are requested to-
meet at Dolbear Commercial College, Nos.
164 and l66 Canal street, Monday and Tues
day, May and 2. a. *
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-04-30
AUCTION SALES.
By B. u. q B. J. Montgomery.
HOUSEHOLD FuRS1ruRR. PIANOS. CARPETS.
RTCrAT Auction

DY h. M. e b. J. MONTGOMERY, ADO
TUESDAY, and THURSDAY, ct the Old Anetion
Mart 81 Camp street, ct eleven o'cloek-- $3.50
OND-HAND FURNITURE, such - ROovWeod
Mahogany and Walnut Bedsteads Axmotrs, Bu.
reaus, Wa,hstands Pasior EuEnituss, nArh!e Top
Mattresses, Cooking Stoves, etc. 5s-5s ! s.
A large invoice Of Cottage Beds, Cane and Wood
seat Chairs Also, Upright and square Pianos of
Pleyel, Favre and other manufhctorfeA
AN IMMENSE STOCK Oh NEW YUKHITuRR of
all description ct private sale. -
Terms-cash 'ss 81 nss
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-04-30

Since the commencement Of this adminis-
tration the public debt has been 90 reduced.
as now to save 81, 000, 900 interest, in gold,
per month.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-04-30
The Handl6oro, Mississippi. De,m.ooesrs

A committee of ministers came here yes
terday looking for place to locate, perIna-
is the purpose of the committee to select
the most central location 90 the members of
the Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi
conferences can all meet together. In the
month of june or July Of every year. Ia
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-04-30

The purchasers of the Cincinnati Times
are: Benjamin Eggleston, Joseph H. Bar
rett, William E. Davis, r. H. Stephenson, A..
C. Sands, o. w. Nixon, William Henry
Smith, Robert $. Coleman. William Penn
Nixon, James w. Sands, Elias Longley, L.
81. Grail and Calvin William Thomas.
Ties eontIenen are understood to be pro-
nrietoa e tho Evening Chronicle, and in
ina = mergs the two papers into one on
1(ondsy, which wiz make : very wealthy
1stibli1hnent. The daily and weakly cir
.culatiou = enp hundred thogsand copies.
n rspn Wjlf - Repsblican ia politiee.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-04-30

CsbllIOfuld anu NOW O1eAlCOs supposed 10
have had similar unfavOrable elements in
their population; we have, nevertheless,
had no difficulty in training them to the
order, peace and prosperity of our free in
situations. We are now introducing to the
privileges of the same free institutions tour
millions of recently emancipated slaves; and
we have a comfortable hope of completely
succeeding in the experiment. In the light
OF our experience it is not probable that it
would task severely the notwithstanding
genius of our people to devise an expedient
and proper government for this island.
10. It is said that there is no occasion for
hurrying the acquisition; that our chance
any time in the future is as good. as at pres
ent If Mr.. Jefferson had needed such sug-
gestiOns we might not have obtained Louisi-
ana to this day, except by force. 1t is the
policy Of the commercial nations Of Europe
to establish these stations for repairs
and supplies, these places for deposits
of fuel, wherever they can; and Eng
land, whose commercial sagaclty has gwen
her more international commerce than any
other nation, more than all other nations,
has them everywhere. 1t is easy to show
that these nations are not yet satisfied with
their acquisitions OF this kind, and still
easier to show that they do not look with
favor upon such acquisitions by the Western
republic. The central power of Europe,
that has just unvailed such wonderful pro
portions, and has laid the great war nation
of modern times helpless at its feet, now
goes home to study, not only literature and
philosophy, but also the science of develop
ing it's Internal resources on new and great
scale; and she will seek and obtain an ex-
tended foreign commerce as great element
in the process; and it can not be expected
that this San Domingo, or any similar OPP
portunity, will escape the attention of that
great, sagacious, but relentless aggrandizer
Of Germany, Bismarck, whose overshadow-
ing power terrifes and silences the cabinets
around him. make hay while the sun
shines" is homely but very good maxim
for statesmen - well ~ farmers.
ThGlrmmittee therefore, in closing, - in
open their report hare the honor to sub.
to avail itself Of what It deemed : ftee o6er
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-04-30

man, so hampered by this policy that it could
not. for good reasons shown, be easily aban-
dOned? This objection to inquiry, as pre-
liminary to action, only betrays an expecta-
ton that investigation will advance the
policy.
2. 1t is said that sharpers and Jockeys
have already bought up or leased land
around SANTANA Bay. Quite likely. People,
especially the Yankee folk. will do these
things. Not railroad spans the Western
prairies that did not find, as soon as it as
sumed shape in the brains Of its projectors,
that these mysterious prospectors had got
all the station lands and city foundations
along it's line. Human nature will defeat
all projected public measures, affecting pro-
perty valres, if those measures are to wait
till the alert and swift agree to share the
advantages with the sluggish and slow.
3. 1t is broadly intimated that the Presi-
dent was interested in these private specu-
latiOns. The country soon recovered from
the surprise it felt at the charge, and dis
missed 1t as idle. The Presidents character
for downright honesty was obvious when he
first assembled the Western horizon. Dur
ing the time he commanded our armies,
brief in days but long if measured by events.
this character expanded before our eyes,
day By day, until at the final victory its
proportions were truly majestic and admira-
BILE. 1t is not in the power of any human
being except himself to undermine it.
A. 1t is said that San Domingo is in that
tropical region that is set apart by higher
than human authority as the exclusive
home of the black man. If such is the ordi-
nance Of Heaven it has been most fearfully
transgressed. All around the world, where
the. waters give way to the Land, except
Africa, the Caucasian race swarms on both
sides Of the equator. In both the eastern
and western hemispheres this is true, and
to-day the same race is running the best of
these same West India Islands, except poor
San Domingo, and is doing very well, too.
Vengeance seems to be slow for such daring
defiance Of 10 sacred law.
S. It e said that this policy is entering
upon dance Of blood" Dance Of blood
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-04-30

man, and its mightier game she chased and
captured on whatever coast or in whatever
cline they could be found. For an external
commerce that would invigorate and ex-
pand her enterprise upon land she looked to
those neighboring tropical islands with the
lively expectations of q rightful heir to q
heritage. Time and experience have only
strengthened this feeling.
The history of our commerce with those
islands is a dreary one. As soon as they as
sumed commercial importance the naviga-
ton" and other laws of their European
owners seized upon their trade, to the al
most entire exclusion of American ship
ping. For two centuries was this trade held
within the grasp Of these laws, without es-
sential modification until within a period
comparatively recent. The products Of our
abounding fruits of their cline were con-
stantly wanted here; but no American YES
sci was allowed to "fcrch and carry" Ships
built, owned, manned and navigated by for
eigners had the monopoly Of the carrying
trade; and twas only in q roundabout way,
and under the most oppressive restrictions,
that our country for two centuries could
keep alive trade which, in an open field,
would at once have bounded into omen life
and vigor. One of the first anxieties. one
of the chief tasks of the general gov
eminent, after. it was established. was tn
unshackle thiS trade. Presidential mes
sages and other State papers will indicate
how long and arduOus were the labors of
government with foreign cabinets before
| that contamination was reached.
Soon after Washington was inaugurated
he wrote to distinguished diplomatic
agent in Europe:
| Let 1t be strongly. impressed ON youl
mind that the privilege 4 carrying our OWE
productions in our Own vessels to theil
Islands, and bringing in return tho produc
tons Of those islands to our ports and mar
kets, is regarded here Of the greatest i'm
| pOrtanec."
Five years later, IN his instructions tx
Mr.. Jay, our minister - England, General
| Washi1etop 6ays:
IF = ~ eetnal feeting of our commerc<
and navigation In - Britnh Euzopean DO
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-04-30

venient to Trinidad and the northern shores
of the South American continent. This
commanding position, in both a political
and commercial point of view, is materially
strengthened by the number and capacity
of it's harbOrs. The bay of SANTANA, on the
eastern extremity Of the island, trends into
the interior for a depth Of eight leagues,
with prOportiOnate width. and is capable
of holding all the navies of the world. The
character Of the shores of this bay and the
noble timber which covers the adjacent
country furnish inexhaustible means for
repairing and even building ships of every
This island extends, in its
greatest length, nearly from east to west, a
distance OF about three hundred mites, and
from north to south, its greatest breadth, is
about one hundred and fifty miles, with a
superficial area of thirty thousand square
miles, Its Indian name, Haiti, meaning
mountainous, indicates the most striking
feature in its physical conformation, the
most elevated points rising to the height of
about six thousand feet above the surround
ing ocean. The billy region is, however, in
tersected with numerous valleys, where the
fertile character of the soil and genial eli
mate produce an exuberance of the most
valuable and diversified vegetation. In
other parts OF the island extensive natural
meadows or savannahs appear, which FUR
nish an abundant provision for large guam
titles Of cattle and horses. san NoIningo ls,
in general, we'll watered by numerous rivers,
which penetrate into the interior and add to
the productive capacities Of q soil Of unsur.
passed fertility. The irregular character OF
the surface and the greater or less distance
from the ocean occasion considerable diver
sites of climate, varying from the oppressive
tropical heat, which, combined with hu
mid atmosphere, renders some parts pecu-
liarly obnoxious to the vomito or yellow
fever, to the elevated mountain ridges,
where the cold is sometimes found to be un
pleasant to those habituated to the more
enervating influences of the tropics. The
excessive heat which would otherwise be
ineupportable, Of the seaboard is, however
delightfully."- tempered ~ the sea breeze
which regularly, at ten o'clock A. NJ, lendl
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-07-08
L3ieO.

and 10 days ~ '''"'''
Funeral from his late residence In sn,h Ottawa on Sun
day, at O'Clock T.. VI.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-11-15
Hard Times for Farmers.

A farmer in debt always will have hard
times, such as those who own land and
have comfortable home. free from in
cumbrances, cannot fnlly comprehend.
Mr.. Beecher, who knows the cost of farm
ing, perhaps, better than the profits, says
candidly mo blister draws harder than
interest does. OF all industries, none is
comparable to that ofinterest, which works
all day and night, in fair weather and foul.
1t has no sound in its footsteps, but travels
fast. 1t gnaws at a mans substance with
invisible teeth. 1t binds industry with
its film as a fly is bound in a spiders
webb. Debt rolls a man over and over,
binding him hand and foot and letting
him hang upon the fatal mesh until the
long-legged interest devours him. There
is but one thing on farm like it. and
that is the Canada thistle, which swarms
new plants every time you break its roots,
whose blossoms are prolific, and every
flower the father of million seeds, every
plantlike platoon of bayOnets, and
field of them like an armed host. The
whole plant is a torment and vegetable
curse-and yet farmer had better make
his bed of Canada thistles than attempt to
rest at ease upon interest
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-11-15
Saoxrillf S3'ttklg Chronicle.
TopIcs for Farmers, Clubs.

The following list of subjects for the
winter meetings of the Waltham, Massa-
chusetts, Farmers Club, for 1S7l-2, have
been announced, together with time, place
and disputants for each meeting. This
gives time for thought and preparation on
the part of those appointed to engage in
the exercises. The programme may be of
interest to the members of farmers clubs
in other localities.
The results of farming in 1871, and what
has been learned that will be beneficial in
the future.
Has the importation of the foreign
breeds of cattle, horses and other stock
been benefit to community?
Trades and trade unions their influence
on the business of the community. Would
a combinations of the farming interests
be benefit to their general prosperity?
Woodland and forest trees; their advan-
tages or disadvantages to the farm and
community.
Farms and farmers; what are the indi-
cations of good farming?
Swine and poultry the best breeds OF
each, and the best method of keeping and
feeding, and the profit or loss.
Fruits and vegetables; the proper time
to gather and the best way to preserve
them.
Mich cows the feeding and manage
ment in regard to health and the produc-
ton of milk.
The raising, the feeding and training OF
horses for speed, road and farm work.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-11-15

of vitality, &c. varix clasp clasp that will cure
reocee in half the time and for less than oneourth
the cost of surgical operation Special attention paid
to all Female Diseases leucorrhCea whites obstruc
lions Of the menstrual period barrenness. falling of
the womb, &c. Also, Agent for Devices Female
Monthly Regulator-price So Warranted to remove
all obstrueons. Sent with full directions receipt
Of price and stamps.
Best quality Of Male Safes always on hand single
one 81 half doZ S; or S. per doz. Sent postpaid on
receipt OF price, with directions &c.
Just PubIished-A Medical Report. treat
ing upon all diseases Of the urinary and generative
Of both eXes, containing 60 large pages, ~ cuts
state OF health and disease with the authors new
method of treatment Sent under seal for IS cents.
Consultation personally by letter free OF charge aud
strictly confidential Address GALEN'S HEAD DIS
PENSARY, No. q West Jefferson street. between Sc
eOnd and Third Louisville, by. sepl7
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-11-15

An old man of seventy, living near
Newport, Indiana, quarreled with his
wife, and, taking down his shotgun, an
nounced that he would commit suicide
forthwith. He went into the yard, lay
down on the ground where he could be
seen from front window, fired the gun
off in the air, and remained motionless for
an hour, during which time slyly watched
the door and window for the appearance
of his grief-stricken wife. But he was
sadly mistaken" says the old gentleman's
home paper. "They did not come out to
see whether he had blown the top of his
head off or not. This was more than the
old man could stand he rose up, went
into the house and made things hot for the
old woman and the children, for a while.
He'd show them whether they wouldn't
come out when he had killed himself"