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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-15

the genuine taxpayer, for while the
former take away their capital but par
TALLY impaired, the latter is ruined out
right by the exhaustion which is wrought
by commercial stagnation.
There are many large hearted traders
who do not fall under the censure which
We, have aimed at their class. They live
in the world as human beings, and their
sympathies reach out to do all the good
that it is possible for wise counsel and
liberal suggestions to effect. These men
comprehend the double duty demanded
Of them as citizens and merchants, and
they never forget their own rights nor
seek to engross the privileges of others.
We make the distinction, while the
Bulletin confounds all classes with praise
which belongs alone to the good
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-15
WHO ARE TAXPAYERS ?

As a commercial organ, it is the bust
ness and service of the Bulletin to defend
the merchants, bill brokers, spectators
and commission merchants who have set
themselves up to reform the city govern
ment, as it did yesterday, from the charge
of not being taxpayers, which We preferred
against them. We still insist that our
position is the correct one. The broker
who merely pays license, or the mer-
chant who simply pays a percentage upon
his sales. is not such taxpayer as the
owner of real estate or the daily laborer.
He is not vitality interested in the welfare
Of the city, and this is demonstrated by
his absolute withdrawal from all particl-
patton in political affairs. What interest
does the broker of Carondelet street feel
in an election? What action does the
merchant on Canal street take in the Sc
lection Of public officials? The broker
SLAVES city notes and State warrants down
to the last fraction Of a cent, indiffer-
ent to the effect of the depreciation which
he produces upon the credit Of the COM
munity. Such men, as a general rule,
are transient in their habits and cosmo-
politan in their instincts. They gen
orally manage to maintain such freedom
from local interests that at a weeks notice
they can change their don,icile. Take
Matamoras during the rebellion. for an
example, and what attention did the
throng of merchants that filled every
corner Of the place with their goods pay
to the government Of the city, the licenses
they paid or the taxes that were collected?
Not thought. Every expense was
charged against the goods: and, as a rule,
the greater the tax the better the broker
Jared. Who beat down greenbacks during
the war if it was not the same class that
is now bearing down State warrants and
city certificates? They make their profit |
ont Of the general injury. Great mer-
chants in Vera Cruz insist upon extrava-
CANT licenses because the weaker traders
are swept out of competition when the |
government charges them more than they
can pay. We insist upon it, therefore,
that merchants are not taxpayers.
. One concession We are willing to make,
and that is this: In the midst of Caron-
delet street any taxation which virtually
destroys trade Or depresses the entire
community Injuries the Brokers by lessen
ing the amount of their business. yell
low fever and the smallpox bring about
the same results, and in time, the effects
Will be to drive such men to depart from
the community thus afflicted And here
IN is where they have the advantage over
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-15
WHAT SAY YOU, MR.. PACKARD 2

Senator Edward Bntler, OF PlaQuemlneS,
published the statement Of United States
Marshal Packard, that the latter had the
guarantee Of President Grant that he
would at once declare martial law" pro-
vided the Republican party, which sus-
tains the State administration. defeated the
Customhouse ring and Democrats in 1872
| The eople expected to hear from Marshal
Packard on this interesting subject, and
| they did, but in SO questionable shape
as to convince thoughtful ones that there
was more matter in the statement than
was originally believed Mr.. Packard
found willing witness in one of his depu-
ties, who, with considerable flourish of
trumpets, testified that he had not heard
the marshal make any such declaration
Senator Butler will not permit his integ-
rity to be questioned, however, even in
this oblique manner, and he renews his
charges, and dresses down the marshal's
witness in this pointed manner:
New ORLEANS, December IL, 1871
tenth instant, exposing the attempts of the
United States marshal. S. Il. Packard. to
persuade ME to oppose tine election of Hon
Z. Is. $. Pinchback for president of the
Senate, my attention has been directed to "a
letter in the National Republican signed "A.
Dumont." and purporting to be a denial of
the language attributed to Mr.. Packard.
have nothing to say to "A. DumOnt" on
this subject. And if he can reconcile this
''cats paw" attitude which he has assumed.
or been required 70 assume with any or
binary notions of manhood or self respect.
am unwilling to Mo.est him in the enjoy
ment of it,
1t is not little remarkable, however
that Mr.. Packard should have remained
silent, withheld his direct testimony against
ME, and submitted the secondhand and
questionable evidence of an employee who
did not probably hear a conversation be-
tween his chief and another.
l believe that Mr.. Packard's regard for |
truth forbids his denial of my statements,
which reatfirm. +. BUTLER.
Now it is your turn to take the stand,
Mr.. Packard. 1t has been repeatedly
charged upon you that, in the name of
President Grant, you declared that Re
publican government in Louisiana should
be overturned and the rule of the bayonet
provided the people refuse to
place his (Grant's) personal friends in
power by their ballots. In the name of
and civil liberty. We &c
mand an answer. Did you deliberately
deceive Senator Butler? or did you faith
'ully represent the purposes of the ma
ional Executive? Our columns are open
or your reply.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-15
UNITED STATES
INDEMNITY CLAIMS.

For losses of property sustained during the late
war, viz: Claims for value of cotton, other prop
erty taken seized, stores and supplies taken or
furnished the United States forces, uncontirmed
Spanish claims to lands in Louisiana, bounty land
claims etc.
The undersigned, properly accredited with tie
Government Departments has full facilities 10 OBJ
aprompt dispatch of business therein and before the
Court OF Claims and special committees sitting in
Washington City. Claimants under Spanish claims
to lands in Louisiana, titles and surveys enter red
but not vet confirmed, and bounty land and home.
stead claimants, will have their interests promptly
attended to by applying to
MRS. &. EDMONSTON.
United States Claim Agent
At the office OF Fred b. Earheart. Notary and
Attorney, No. SO Canal street New Orleans
Refers to-
ATehdano Brothers, No. l55 Common street
Judge Louis Dent, Washington CITY,
Hon. s. Belden, Attorney General Louisiana
Hon Fl. c. ribble Eighth District Court New
Orleans, Louisiana.
Hon. B. F. Joubtrt United States Assessor !s
~ nhI ne N'nut' ~" ofItahs Cc2u 2D
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-15
MIR, MORGAN,s CONDITIONS.

The Picoy,u.e informs us that Mr..
Charles Morgan's present position. in de-
manding ratification by the city of GER
tain rights conferred by the State upon
the Chattanooga railroad, is seemingly in
consistent with his former opposition
thereto and, upon inquiry, We find this
statement amply confirmed. This puts
al entirely new face on the matter. and
brings the condition demanded within tie
limits of right. But when We take into
consideration the change recently made,
or now proposed to be made, in Mr.. Nor
gan's relations with the New Orleans, Mo-
bile and Texas railroad, the inconsistency
is rather apparent than real for, while
he was striving to promote the interests of
rival road, he naturally endeavored to
throw as many obstacles in the way of his
competitor as possible. One of the meth
DDS resorted to was to deny the authority
Of the State to grant the franchises in
question, claiming that the city alone had
jurisdiction. He referred the case to the
arbitration of the courts, where it was de-
cided adversely to him.
As the case now stands, the New Or
leans, Mobile and Texas Railroad Com
pany is in possession Of certain lands or
lots in this city donated by the State for
public uses. The act giving these privi-
leges was approved February 81, 1870.
Mr. Morgan and the city of New Orleans
have denied the right of the State to make
this grant, and their application to the
courts resulted in their defeat. But now
that the conflicting interests are about to
be merged, Morgan, to be consistent with
his former views, asks that the city shall
ratlfy and confirm the State grant. He
proposes that such ratification shall be
conditioned upon the prompt execution
OF the companys undertaking to build
the road. That is. the work is to be be-
gun at once and prosecuted with all rea-
sonable dispatch. In default of this, the
grant is to be null and void.
We can see no objections to complying
with this request II it shall ever here
after be determined that the CITY had no |
voice in the matter. but that the grant
by the superior authority of the Legisla-
ture was sufficient, the assent of the CITY
will do no harm, while should the court |
Of last resort decide the question
the other way, then the grant by the
city will quiet the railroad company in
is title. And as the demand for a
railroad to Texas is imperatiyely de-
and its importance recognized
and conceded by the almost unanimous
voice Of the community, the city Admins
rators will, probably, do wise thing to
give the required assent. We may sup
pose that such action is really unnecessary
o give any legal effect to the rights al
'eady acquired but as one of the princi-
oal parties controlling the capital by
which the great work is to be built insists
'pon the municipal acquiescence as a con-
!ltlon precedent to beginning the work.
be Council ought to waive the point and
ompiy. AS an original question, it
would be the duty in the highest degree of
be Mayor and Administrators to grant the
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-15


4 subcommittee of the reform associa-
ton might be probably engaged in keep
ing the Times from mo]esting the city
officials during business hours with appli-
cations for copy. 1t is getting to be
troublesome to have the Administrators
interrupted every day with demands for
speeches and interviews that they can
only make while neglecting their other
duties. Administrator Cockrem talked an
hour the other day, and unbosomed HIM
self as clear as if he had been pumped out
by steam fire engine, and yet the Times
is still so short handed for news that it
wants him to 60 on talking while it is
abusing him for not attending to his
legitimate work. Mr.. Cockrem said all
that was necessary to be said at the first
interview. and he does not feel disposed
to keep up his colloquial contributions to
the Times because the people suppose
that they pay him to attend to another
department for business. There is a dav
set apart for municipal eloquence, and
If the Times wants to hear a city father
talk, let it engage front seat in the
Council Chamber next Tuesday, about
twelve o'clock, as it is more than probable
that there will be something said on that
occasion which will do to make copy out
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-15

bill repeating the "odious printing law. .
May We not reasonably hope, therefore,
that he was devoting himself to the study
Of State finance as practically operated
by his illustrious appointee of contingent
expense fame, and that he will give dis
heartened and puzzled community the
benefit of his acquired knowledge:
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-15

According to Mr.. A. l.. Hay, the city of
Jefferson, Texas, enjoys the trade Of thirty
counties, and her annual exports reach
Sl3.ooo,Coo. The city has voted a subsidy
OF 100000 TO the International Pacific
railroad, which has upward of fifty miles
in operation in Texas and work still going
forward rapidly. This subsidy completes
$2,OOO,O9O which the city has appropriated
within the year Jefferson will be the ter
minus Of four railroads by next July. A
large new hotel opens next month. 4 new
levee costing $4,000 will be commenced
in the spring. Altogether, the prospects
for Jefferson are as tiattering as her enter
prising inhabitants could desire, and we
cheertUlly record tie fact
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-15

The signal service reports that the the,.
mometer at seven O'Clock yesterday morn.
ing was 81 at Augusta, 81 at Baltimore
20 at Baston, p at Buffalo, 81 at Cairo,
i;.0 at Charleston. l2o at Chicago, 2io at
Cincinnati, 10 at Davenport, j35 at Calves
ton, o. at Key West, y at Louisville, SO
at Memphis, 81 at Mobile, 81 at Nashville.
81 at New Orleans. IS at New York, 30
at Norfolk II at Omaha. 100 at Pittsburg,
20 at Portland. AZ at Savannah, SO at
Shreveport, 2io at st. Louis, and s. at
Ncksburg. Light snow at Boston and Port
land. Light rain at New Orleans. No storm
elsewhere. The coolest place was Daycn-
port, Iowa.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-15
CASEY AND HIS FRIENDS.

We publish this morning another ex
tract from the letter of Secretary Bout
we'll to the Senate, in reply to the resolu.
tons calling for the papers in the case OF
the removal of Collector Casey. 1t will
be seen that few of the signers to the
petition for removal, such as George f.
Bovee, d. H. Reese p. Jones Yorke, ETC.,
have modified either their opinions OF
their politics, and are now satisfied with
Casey's Republicanism and his fitness for
the position Of collector. The same feel
ing exists to-day in this matter as was
manifested last year; only its expression
has been suppressed, partly by the convic-
ton that it is useless to complain, and a
few have been silenced by concessions.
The Neutral Kentuckian'' of last year
now figures as file leader in the allied
squad of boilers and Democrats. He be-
longs more properly to the latter wing of
the coalition.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-15

The Rev. DR.. Patton said in public dis
course: II heard Elder.Alfred Bennett say.
alluding to excluded church members.
When sheepis excluded from the fold, it
will bleat around until it was readmitted
but when hog is put out of the pen, il will
root around and try to upset it,"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-15

The Louisianian, referring to the editor
in chief of the Customhouse organ, SAYS:
For robber, with his pockets and
hands filled with plumber, to be believing
stop thief, is scarcely consistent" We
differ decidedly with our contemporary.
This little game is played by others than
the Speaker of the House. Look, for in
stance, at the members Of the old Demo-
cratic city government, who act as
claq'eurs at reform meetings, and man
age to get representation on investigating
committees, in order to keep the pot
boiling" The blatant reformer, nine
times out Of ten. is only laying for a
chance to rob the dear people" himself
or trying to distract attention from his
past peculations.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-15

Attorney General Belden notifies all per
sons who have been sued for States taxes
of 1870 that an immediate settl ement of
these taxes is required, or otherwise the
penalty of twenty-five per cent will oe
added to each bill
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-15

The new boat of the Young Mems Boatin 2
Club has arrived, and was in the waters of
the river yesterday. at Mahoneys wharf
1t is four-oared boat, forty four feet long
twenty-five inches beam, ten inches in
depth and four and a half inches a: either
end. 1t is made entirely of paper, which
serves the purpose of wood.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-15

The San Antonio Express, in nolicingthe
extended criticisms on the dramatic
performances of Dominick Murray, the
great Irish actor and Edwin Forrest.
one of tue greatest actors of the age, re
marks: 'Here in San Antonio, where we
have highly appreciative public. no prom
ment lecturer or artist can be induced to
venture, because we have no railroad COM
municatiOn, and life is too short for them 10
come by stage
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-15

We have received from Mr.. Theophlus
Masac. president of the New Orleans Con-
servatory of Music, complimentary tickets
ito their first grand vocal and instrumental
concert at the National Theatre next Sat
urday evening"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-15

The greatest sale of forfeited pledges ever
offered to the public will take place this
day, at ten o'clock at the corner Of St.
Charles and PerdidO streets, consisting of
fine diamonds, watches. chains, jewelry.
furniture. pianos. etc.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-15

There is man in Paducah who breathcs
through silver tube in his throat. Ii is
Immediately below the apple, and goes into
the windpipe. He can only talk when he
places his finger on the tube. He has been
in this condition for eleven wears.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-15

The Chicago Tribune is constrained to
say in an editorial on the accusations
against President Grant that 1.-The accept
ance Of presents and the appointment of
certain Of the donors to office, and the ap-
pOintment Of relations and family connec-
tons to office, are breaches of public de-
corum, and constitute nernicious example
to the Presidents subordinate officers in all
branches of the public service
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-15

While with one voice the P;cn4,ue
vociferates for retrencLment, with another
it is very certain to admonish the au-
thorities that the cutters need cleaning
the banquettes want repairs, the streets
are out of order, the levee is impossible.
the swamp ought to be drained, the
school teachers must be paid, the wharves
stand in need Of enlargement, the fire de-
partment is short of funds, new machines
are required to pump the water ont Of
town, gas lamps have not been erected in
the back streets, the courthouses are
dirty, etc, until the Administrators are
dumb in the presence of this double
barreled voice that calls for music and
yet refuses to pay the piper. Will the re-
form committe doctor this instrument
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-15
privileges asked for. Astte P;cayaee TO,

privileges asked for. As the P;caynee for
chilly remarks:
Pass at once this resolution of five lines,
and, as if by magic, the work will COM
mence, and in less than two years not only
all South and West Texas. but North Loui-
siana and North Texas, will be bound to us
by iron bands. and we can defy all the ef-
forts OF st. Louis, Memphis and other cities
to take from lis one iota of the great trade
that legitilnately belongs to New Orleans
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-15

Diamonds have been found in Arizona.
One has been sent to Boston lapidary,
who certfties it to he a brilliant of the purest
water, and worth from three to four thou
sand dollars,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-15

Among the United States Senators, eleven
have been governors of States. Nine were
born in New York, New England having
twelve members, has nineteen sons in the
Senate
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-15

Hon. Emerson Bentley, OF the Attakapas
Register, and a member of the House Of
Representatives., is in the city, and will re-
main here until the session of the General
Assembly begins
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-15
THOMAS H. HANDY & CO.,

VHNHOMAS IL. HANDY & CO.,
Successor to John R. Schiller)
IMPORTERS OF SAZERAC BRANDY,
WINES AND LIQUORS.
Nos u ard is Regal street. II and IS Exchan ge
Place. New Orleans Louisiana,
Devote themselves specially to the importation al 4
selection of pure
Brandy, Wines, Liquors, Ale and Porter.
Their stock consists of
OLD SUPERIOR SAZERAC BRANDY AND SAZERAC
1905, CHOICE BOURBON AND RYE WHISTLES
From the best known distillers. and held BY us to
mature. Champagne and Burgundy Wines St.
CrOix and Jamai, Rum, Scotch and Irish
Whisky, from the best Makers Red White and
Chemisse Port Wine, fine pale and ordinary
Sherry different brands Holland Bell and "Old
Tou' tSir R. Burnetts) Gin, Yarmouth (Noilley
Pratt and Toxenol, Absynthe. Annisette. Cura-
goa, French and German COrdials Ale Porter
and Bremen Lager Beer, Anagostura, Boxers;
HOstetters Pyrenees and other Bitters
We particularly invite attention to our very select
stock of FAMILY CLAR~TS and WHITE WINES
which we sell by the cask, case or dozen, to suit
purchasers. Liberal inducements offered to CITY
dealers, and the most careful attention given 70 Of
ders from the country.
THOMAS H. HANDY CO.
oc3 I'm Nos, IA and is Royal street
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-15

Ex-Rev. Carter, in his N1tiono! Key,G.-
Liean says he knows New Orleans to be
largely Democratic. Then why did he
find it necessary to go to Cameron parish
to secure an election:
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-15

Speaker Carter declares that this city
Is Democratic, and that the people pro-
pose to manage their own affairs" For
the information that he considers the
Democrats only the people of this city We
are duly thankful, although it is not
matter for extreme wonderment.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-15

The attention of our readers is directed
to an article in another column, from the
pen of George Wilkes, on the next Pres-
dency and the combinations agains, the
denomination Of President Grant
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-15

Messrs. Louis Stern & Brothers will sell
today, at ten o'clock, at No. IL Char
tres street. eight hundred cases boots, shoes
and brOgans.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-15

Senator Trumbull made in the Senate
Monday, very pertinent remarks on the
subject of retrenchment and civil service
reform, which are reproduced in this morn
ing REPUBLICAN.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-15

Pinchback's election to the Presidency Of
the Louisiana Senate is pinch in the back
which General Grant will not be likely to
relish-St. Louis Times.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-15

Governor Warmoth yesterday appointed
+. S. Hewitt division superintendent OF
public education for the first district, vice
r. G. Richardson.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-15

Men are frequently like tea-the real
strength and goodness is not properly
drawn out of them till they have been for
short time in hot water.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-15

A gentleman who recently married gave
his bride as present on her wedding day,
instead Of the Evolutionary diamond ear
rings. sewing machine.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-15

man who travelled through New Jersey
saws he saw some land there so poor you
couldn't raise disturbance on 1t.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-15

4 hen-pecked husband who had married
that "a thing of beauty is a joy forever.