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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-15
THE DAVENPORT BROTHERS.
An Exposure at Knoxville


Not many weeks ago the Davenport
Brothers exhibited their feats of semi
transparent necrOmancy in New Orleans.
They were attended by large audiences.
many of whom exhibited faith sufficient
to remove mountains and of course these
believed in the Davenports. There is, in
fact. to be found in every community a
portion of the material out of which Nor
mons are grown. or disciples of Matthias
manufactured. SO of course some belved
waxed wroth because the REPUBLICAN
attempted to account for the by no means
superior iuggle.
Now it seems. as the following extract
will show. some of the sinners at Knoxville
have reduced their want of faith to prac-
tice; and not content with disbelieving.
have actually proved their want of faith to
be well founded
Let our readers glacc at the following ac-
count of proceedings at Knoxville, and see
what the scotfers there had the irreverence
to do
Knoxville correspondence Chattanooga Times.
Hoxie's Hall was filed to overAowing.
At the proper time Mr.. Fay, one of the per-
formers. advanced to the front of the stage
with paper containing the names of the
committee. and requested them to come
forward. Messrs. Bell and Lowery soon
made their way through the audience, and
were greeted with tremendous applause as
they bowed to the audience
While closing the door Mr.. Bell was
struck on the shoulder with some unknown
object, but Mr.. Lowery saw it and instantly
went to Mr.. Bells side and whispered to
Nr. Bell. who began to go through the
same motion. Out came the object Mr..
Lowery sprang like a cat and seized the
hand. and wrenched it carefully off, throw
ing it i'll the audience. Upon examination
it was found to be a paper masked hand, as
thin AS writing paper, and fitting SO closely
i'll the cabinet that it was impossible to Oh
serve it. 1t was worked by a wire. perfectly
at the will of the operators. Cheer upon
cheer was given for the committee. The
brothers were raging with madness, but
that they must either play or pay, and ac-
cordingly the cabinet was thrown aside and
the dark scance was announced.
A table was brought forward and several
musical instruments laid upon it, a quantity
of phosphorus was rubbed on a guitar, and
the lights were extinguished. Presently
sweet chords came from the guitar, and the
phosphorus was seen running here and there
in the air. All present were thunderstruck
They might catch the cabinet tricks, but
the dark scene was sumner. While the
supposed guitar was swinging in the air,
one of the audience, named Brooks, pulled
from under his coat dark lantern of i'm
mense power, which he instantly shot on
the flying guitar. One of the attaches of
the show held pole, on the end of which
was nailed piece of. -four barrel heading.
The guitar was lying on the table in the
same position, only the phosphorus was not
on it. To describe the scene that followed
would be folly. We don't think the Brothers
will book this city on their next route.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-15
TRIAL FOR CONTRIBUTING.
An Interesting Report.

In the United States Circuit Court, yes
terday, Judge Durell presiding, the whole
session of the court was occupied in the
| case of the United States VS.. p. Harris.
The case is very interesting one, from
| the nature Of the crime, the antecedents OF
| the accused. and the evidence brought for
ward. both on the part of the prosecution
| and of the defense.
All the materials and tools used in the
nefarious process of cOuntcrteiting were
produced in court A pair of double iron
cylinders. set in frame to revolve at the
adjustable; these are used for bringing the
metal used for coming to a required thick
ness. There were steel dies, closely resem-
bling those used in the United States Mint.
A powerful screw, in a small but very
heavy press enabled the tOrger to use these
dies with the utmost effect: this for the gold
bogus. The silver coins (half dollars) were
more easily made. a pair of molds of plas-
ter of Paris one having the diverse and the
other the reverse side of the coin. Into
these molds the base metal is poured while
in state of fusion, and there remains
nothing but the process OF putting on the
newly cast 'brummagem' IA silver or golden
face. as the case may be.
A galvanlc battery was also in court.
compounded of sulphuric and nitric acids,
in separate cells, with zinc and platina.
The effect of this battery was shown by the
United States District Attorney, who gave
a coat Of gold to silver half dollar as
etfectually as could have been done by I,
deacon of the craft.
The evidence brought home to the accused
the making of the coins, and an attempt was
made by the prosecution to introduce "a
record Of former convictions IN the CRIMINAL
court of the State some years ago. This
was overruled.
The only evidence for the defense was
that of a number of witnesses introduced to
prove the moral character and unsullled
reputation of the prisoner.
The district attorney did not open the
argument, and the iury was addressed by
the counsel for the seIense. The learned
gentleman cOntended with great ingenuity
that the evidence on behalf Of the prosecu-
ton proved no criminal intent; that if coun
terteit coin was such bad imitation OF the
genuine that it would be rejected by "a man
of no acute perception, no guilt could ee
brought home to accused. TIE counsel
went on to contend that the Indictment
against the prisoner was invalid because 1t
was made upon the twentieth section OF the
act of 1925, ito prevent and punish certain
crimes and otfenses against the United
States" the above act having been repealed
by the act of June 8, 1864, entitled IAN act
to punish and prevent the counterieiting
of coin OF the United States
While the counsel was pressing this point.
the court adjourned until this luorninG at
eleven o'clock. We have no doubt that the
trial will be finished to-day.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-15
ORLEANS WEDNESDAY,
MOBILE AND OHIO RAILROAD.
New Orleans and Mobile Road.
The Mobile Tribune of Sunday ,jubilates


The Mobile Tribune OF Sunday jubilates
in this manner:
The completion through this city of the
connection of the railroads above named
was announced by us at the time it was
effected, but we have not heretofore alluded
to the fact of cars having been sent through
leans. On Tuesday last the Whistler-built
ladies' car and one of Pullman's magnif-
cent palace sleeping cars were run through
the city, and attached to the New Orleans
train which LETT its depot at $3.50 p NJ, and
arrived in New Orleans at 800 P. NJ. A
party of invited guests made this first
through trip, under the captainship of Major
Fleming, the able chief engineer of the
Mobile and Ohio road. The Whistler ladies'
car returned on Wednesday with "a small
portion OF the Mobile party, but the larger
portion of the party remained until Thurs
day, to return on the Pullman palace
car, which was to make the through
trip from New Orleans to Columbus, Ken
lucky. The, to us, most noticeable features
on this trip were, first the condition and
appointments Of the railroad, which We
found to be excellent; and. second the
gratifying success of MAJOR Fleming's pecu-
liarly constructed six-wheel trucks. de-
tailed description of which we have hereto
fore given. The advanta ges resulting from
the lower hanging of the body of the ear,
as permitted by the new inventions of
Major Fleming, were very strikingly no.
ticeable in the motion of the car ON this
trip. Making every proper allowance for
the smooth and admirable road over which
we were travelling, sill the absence of the
usual jar and swinging motion was most
pleasantly observable. Now that these
roads have kissed we trust that there
will be no delay in perfecting such through
arrangements as the convenience of the
travelling public mperatively demands.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-15
Su,,reme Court.

William l.. Wynn VS.. Eliza C. Patrick,
executrix. No. 3lS2-Appeal from the dis
trict court, parish of West Bason RoNge.
Howe, J.
This action was instituted against the
executrix of j. {. Patrick upon two notes
of the deceased.
There was Judgment in favor of defend
ant IN the court below, and plaintiff has ap-
peaed. The record clearly shows that
Patrick made the notes in suit to the order
and for the accommodation of A. d. Kelly
& Co., that A. ID. Kelly & Co. pledged
them to the Bank of Louisiana as collateral
security for loan by the bank of "con-
feterate money!" and that about three
wears afterward. and long after maturity.
they were purchased by the plaintiff from
the bank.
1t is certain that A. d. Kelly & Co. could
not have successfully sued Patrick on these
notes. 1t seems certain that. under the de-
cisiuns of this court since 1865, the bank,
giving nothing but confederate paper for
notes to which the obligations in suit were
collaterals. could not have recovered from
Patrick on those coliaterais. 1t follows
that the plaintiff, purchasing long after
maturity. and legally put on his guard. can
have no better right than the bank.
1t matters not that the confederate notes
to \. d. Kelly & Co.. in December, 1861
and March. 1862, by the bank on the pledge
Of the obligations in suit. We're used by
Kelly 4 Co. to take up obligations of the
pledgors. The jurisprudence of the State
on the subject is founded on the theory that
confederate notes were illicit currency; that
the dealings in them were contra bonns
DtoYcs. and that the parties so dealing would
be lett by the court precisely where they
had placed themselves. 1t is immaterial,
then. what A. D. Kelly & Co. did with the
reprobated currency which they received
from the bank by discount On pledge of
notes in suit Judgment affirmed
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-15
The Mobile Tribune saws.

1
The steamship Mary arrived from New
York on Sunday morning on time, and is to
leave again this afternoon. She brought in
good cargo, and is to go forward with 300
bales of compressed cotton from Columbus,
Mississippi. This last shipment is an ex-
perimental one, but if it proves satisfactory
to the parties on both sides of the contract
the entire cotton receipts of Columbus will
be shipped by this route next season. We
understand that nearly 10000 bales of cot
ton were Shipped from Columbus to New
York by rail last season, and if this i'm
msnse bulk can be diverted from the old
leave about three dollars per bale to those
who are interested in the welfare of our city.
This amount of money, $50, 900, will greatly
aid to the relief of our citizens, and will
contribute no little to the return Of general
prosperity.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-15
PARIS.

Paris and Lyons Railroad-Policemen
Robbed-Stringent Measures Urged
French Minister to vienna-Pretese
Against Requisiti0ns Levied by tho
Germans.
PARIS, March 14.-The Paris and Lyons
railroad will be placed in the hands Of tho
former managers tomorrow.
Several policemen have been mObbed.
The press urge stringent measures.
PARIS, March l3, Evening.-The Marquis
de Bonneville, lately French Minister to
Rome, has been appointed minister to
Vienna.
1t is rumored that all sous prefectures arc
to be abolished throughout France.
Jules Favre has gone to the headquarters
of Emperor William, at Ferrieres, to protest
against acquisitions which are still levied
by the Germans in some portions Of France.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-15
WHOLE NUMBER 1899.
ment collaterals at 3. Money hardened to

ment collaterals at 3. Money hardened to-
ward the close.
Skies Of 1881, 1855; fve-twenties Of
1862, 112A; Gas, Ill 10; 65s, 1l2; new, 1l0a4; /;
67s. l1O7s; 68s, Ills; ten-fOrties, l08M.
The specie shipments for Europe to-m0r-
row will exceed 100000.
The report Of the arrest of the Nathan
murderer at Nantucket is supposed to be q
case of mistaken identity.
Detwas Duryea, millionaire of Flat
bush, aged sixty years, committed suicide,
caused by despondency from his wife's
death. He left no family.
Grand street railroad stable, at Brooklyn,
was destroyed by fire, fifty horses perishing
in the flames.
Arrived: Peruvian and Champion; arrived
OUT Assyria and City of Paris.
The French Relief Committee of the
Chamber of Commerce received the follow
ing telegram:
Charles H. Marshall. Chairman of the French Re-
lief Committee, New York:
LONDON, March 13.-The London conn
mittee are doing efficient work, and prac-
tical application of relief goes ON prin-
cipally and energetically. Further con-
tributions of money, however, are much
needed. CHARLES LANIER.
Evening.-Money closed easy at 405.
Gold. 1113s. Governments dull and steady;
fve-twenties of 1862 ll2A. SOutherns weak:
Tennessees 6419; new, g.; Virginias 81;
new, g.; Louisiana skies So; new 63; levoo
skies, 73la; eights 85lt; Alabama eights
1OO1; fives So; Georgia skies 80; sevens 80;
North Carolinas Al; new 20; South Caro-
linas H.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-15
Metropolitau Police Uniforms,

In the case of b. O. Mesritz ct al. VS.
Henry Marks ct al. respecting the furnishing
OF uniforms for the Metropolitan Police.
Judge Cooley yesterday delivered a lengthy
opinion. closing with the following order
1t is therefore ordered, adjudged and de
creed that plaintiffs. B. o. Mesritz and
Jacob JarOslawski, have Judgment against
and recover Of H. Scott. Henry Marks. and
Harris Garfinkle. in solido, the sum of
S59l3, with legal interest from June IS,
1869. until paid, and for costs of suit.
And it appearing by the answers under
oath of the Home Mutual Insurance Com
pany, garnishees in this case, that they
have in their possession money belonging
to H. Scott, one of the defendants. to the
amount of $500 SO; it is ordered and de-
creed that said Home Mutual Insurance
Company do pay over the said sum Of
Sl32O 80 to the Sheriff of thes parish of Or
leans, to be applied in part payment of the
present judgment against the said Scott.
And it further appearing by the answers
under oath of the Board of Metropolitan
Police also garnishees in this case, that
there was due on the eighteenth OF June
1869, to Henry Marks and Harris Garfnkle
by the said board. the sum sf S2i70 20 iE
Metropolitan Police warrants, it is further
ordered and decreed that the said Board of
Metropolitan Police do pay and hand over
to the Sheriff of the parish of Orleans the
said sum of $2l7e 20 in Metropolitan Police
warrants, to be sold as the law requires,
and the proceeds to be applied in part pay
ment of the above Judgment against Henry
Marks and Harris Garfinkle.
And it appearing from the answers under
oath of said Board of Metropolitan Police
that further sums in said Metropolitan Po-
lice warrants are due by said board to said
Henry Marks and Harris Garfnkle, the
amount of which is not liquidated, it is fur
ther ordered and decreed that plaintiff
their seizure and garnishment against said
board for any sums due said Marks and
Garfnkle, and not yet liquidated as afore-
said.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-15

The Magnolia CentraNan says in refer
ence to young Hurst, who lately assassi
mated man in Summit:
We have information that Governor AL
corn transmitted telegram, that the inves-
tigation of the matter should be suspended
until he could furnish counsel ON behalf of
the State, which his excellency did in the
person of Hon. Luke Lea. The subsequent
evidence, SO far, is favorable to the accused
party. and presents different aspect to the
wild rumors that have hitherto prevailed.
Its final result will be duly announced by
us, without any bias of friendly sympathy
which we, in common with many others
here, entertain tor our young friend Hurst.
His recent troubles have clustered around
his youthful brow thickly, but the impress
of generous manhood maintains its open
signet there.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-15
LONDON.

Emperor William at Nancy-Speeeh Of
"A Sir John Parkingt0n in House of Con-
mons-Purchase Of Commissions In tho
Army Defended.
LONDON, March H.-Emperor William
arrived at Nancy, and goes home via
Metz.
The final meeting of the Black Sea con-
ference takes place to-day.
In the House of Commons, last night, q
speech was made by Sir John Parkington,
attacking in the strongest terms the aboli-
ton of the system of the purchase Of COM
missions in the army as Of more loss to tho
democracy, and which would entail vast
expense upon the country and disgust tho
army. At the urgent request of Mr.. Glad
stone, whose health is still delicate, the de-
bate was adjourned to Thursday.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-15
Academy of Music
An AtrOciOus Murder.

We learn the following from the Talla-
hassee Sentinel:
An atrocious ard cold-blooded murder was
committed in Calhoun county on Sunday last,
the particulars of which, as we have learned
them. are as follows: Mr.. James w. Yearly,
in company with a colOred man, was riding
along the highway about three miles from
his home, and was fired upon from the rear
by man concealed by the Hayside The
weapon used was a gun. loaded with buck
shot. Several shot passed through his
neck, and some seven or eight through his
left shoulder. reaching his heart. Mr.. Yearly
fell forward into the road, and expired in a
few moments, without speaking The party
supposed to be the murderer is named Luke
Lott. He was seen near the spot, by the
cOlOred man accompanying Mr.. Yearly and
by others. An inquest was at once held,
and Lott was found guilty. A party of
dozen or SO started in pursuit as soon as
warrant could be issued, and it is believed
that if caught, Mr. Lott will not return to
Calhoun county. Faint hopes are enter
tanned. however that he will be caught, as
he is said to have laid his plans adroitly to
get out of the way of pursuit, and to be now
well on the way to Texas. On the con-
trary. We are also told that he has been
seen within five miles of this place in the
past three DAYS.
This Luke Lott is strongly suspected of
having murdered Judge Carraway last
year, and four or five other men at different
times. Mr. Yearly made efforts at the fall
term of the court to have him indicted for
the murder of Carraway, and Lott had
made threats that he would kill Yearly
Mr.. Yearly was member of the assembly
from Calhoun county, Republican,; and
the only member of that party who could
have been elected. He was personally very
popular and respected and beloved by all
his neighbors.
Governor Reed has issued proclamation
offering one thousand dollars reward for
the apprehension. and conviction of the
murderer.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-15

For nothing was the late DR.. Palmer, of
the Boston Advertiser, more remarkable
than for calling men by their right names.
He could tell better than most men of his
profession the full names of our prominent
men, and initial letters mysterious to the
public were no mystery to him. If any
thing could have made him unhappy it
would have been1a suspicion that ali over
the country the papers, in noticing his de.
cease, would add an initial letter to his
name not known to him while living. Even
the painstaking necrol6gist suffers injustice
at the hands of fame Boston TrQreller
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-15

Decree Expelling Germans from France.
BERLIN, March l4.-The government
demanded an immediate reply whether tho
decree expelling the Germans from France
had been annulled. Favre asked time to
reply, which was granted.
Herr Fabrici has been appointed chief of
administration of the occupied French
provinces.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-15
MISCELLANEOUs.

New Hampshire Election-Early Opening
of River HarbOrs-Lakes Erie and
Huron Open-An0ther Revolt of Cana
dian Troops-Resignation of Lieuteu.
ant Governor JOhns0n-Co
United states Senator from virginia.
TORONTO, March l4.-The are indications
of an early opening of the river harbors.
Lakes Erie and Huron are open. The
Welland canal opens on the tenth of
April
CHICAGO, March 4.-Pembina dates to the
twentieth report another revolt on the part
OF the Canadian troops, and the situation is
utterly lawless.
MEMPHIS. March l4.-A special to the
4vstancAe from Little Rocksays Lieutenant
0overnor Joh1son having rosigned. received
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-15
HAVANA.

Stability Of Spain Insumcient to Permit
the Holding Of Elections In Cuba.
HAVANA, March 14.-Steamship Zodiac
sailed for New York to-day.
The DiariO, in a leader, says it hopes that
preparatory steps toward holding an cleo
ton in Cuba for deputies to the Cortes are
not far enough advanced to admit holding
Of an election. 1t deprecates the injury
that the stability of Spain is insufficient to
permit the sending Of Cuban deputies to
the Cortes.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-15

The treasurer Of one of the Lawrence
mills has testified before committee of the
Massachusetts Legislature that in his mills
they have tried the ten-hour system for
several years, and that he believes it to be
beneficial to the moral and physical condi-
ton of the operatives, while the product
OF the mills had not decreased, as improved
machiney makes up for the loss of the ex-
ira hnir
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-15

Although it was once customary to call
every high peak OF the Rocky Mountains
$4,000 feet in altitude, but one shows 900
feet on actual measurement. Theirs are
many IA, 900 feet. 1t is somewhat remarka-
ble how regularly this height is preserved
ahsye l3, ,o0o and ten about IA, 90 fset aboxs
tho - level
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-15

We learn that our good neighbors of Mar
shall are wild with excitement upon the
subject of railroads and the prospective
greatness of their town. Some predict that
it is destined to be, and this in the near
future. the Atlanta of the Trans Missis-
sippi Department" and property has, in con-
sequence. gone up like a kite. Indeed,
there seems to be very reasonable grounds
for these hopes, though in a more modified
form, tor there is no telling what is to result
from the various railroad combinations now
in process of formation. We heard gen
tleman, well informed on railroad matters,
remark a few days since, that no one could
foretell what the next twelve months will
develop with reference to railroads.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-15

STEAMSHIP BEAUFORT AT AUCTION
Messrs. Nash & Hodgson, auctioneers, will
sell to-day, at public auction, at the ST.
Charles Auction Exchange, at twelve
o'clock NJ, the steamship Beaufort, together
with her tackle and apparel. See the ad-
vertisement for full particulars.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-15

A Richmond woman, correspondent Of q
Virginia paper. said she interviewed Gov
ernor Walker the other day to ascertain his
position on railroad question, and that he
asked, before committing himself, what her
own predictions were; and, when she said
that she was on the fence, he graciously
said: Then, madam, wish no more agree
able position than to be sitting by your
oiIo
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-15
ST. PETERSBURG.

Official Denial of Secret Treaty Between
Russia and Prussia.
ST. PETERSBURG, March 1.-The exist
ence of a secret treaty between Russia and
Prussia is officially denied.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-15
The Washington Chronicle says

The Southern men very generally express
dissatisfaction at the commissioners ap-
pointed to examine Southern claims. They
do not know Judge Alder; they prefer some
one else to Mr.. Ferris, and think that while
Mr.. Howell is an honest man he is not a
lust nor an unprejudiced man.