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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-04-19
FRAGRANT sAPNLIEKE

VIM EGAR, how made In 1 hours, with
11N out drugs. Particulars 10 cents. r.
SAGE. Crom well, Oenn.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-04-19

Ohseago 1Zarket.
Hslsgrapksd to the AReus.
oxIoAso, April 10.
Flour-Quist, with fair demand at y esterdsy 5
prices.
wheat-Irrsgulsr at 81 s9A1 80 seller April
81 30!; seller May 81 Sl1.
oorn-DulI at 13e.
Oats-DuIl at 46!e.
Rye-Dnli, lower at S9c.
Barley-Qnist at goo.
Whisky-S64as7o.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-04-19
JAY COOKE & CO.

OVVMN wv
Philadelphia, New York, Washington,
Financial Agents Northern Pacific Railroad 90
FIRST NATIONAL BANK, MrrcHELL q
LYEDE, Rock Islsnd.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK; MANUFAC
TURERs BANK, Moline.
DEyoRE SHEPPARD; il. L. ROGERS
a SON, Port Byron,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-04-19

liverpool MARKET.
TslegtsPbed to the Argus
LIVERPOOL, April 10.
Flour--26s Cd.
Corn-3Is Cd.
0sts-3s lid for new
Barley---5s.
Peas--Ses Cd.
Wheat-lOs I0d red western winter wheat
lis.
Brsadstuf-Qaiet.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-04-19

LUNT, PRESTON G. KEAN.
Bankers, Chicago, Gen. Agfs.
fsbSdeodw3m
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-05
NEW YORK

Arrivals - International Workingmen's
society Meetin9-Culmlnatlon i'm n
ROw-MavOr Hall Declines to Swear
in New wAidermen-MOtiOu to Have Con.
noI'y's Bail Redaced-Government
>teady-State Bonds Dull.
NEW YORK. December 4-The steamer
Cortes. from New Orleans. has arrived.
Arrived out: Steamers Cuba and Silesia.
The International WOrkingmens Society
meeting, last night, eliminated in a row be-
tween the French and German element.
subsequently, the French element met and
resolved to have funeral pageant next
Sunday, in honor Of General Rossel and
other communists
Mayor Hall declines to swear in the
newly elected aldermen, and refers them to
the legal tribunals.
ConnOlly's counsel will tomorrow make
motion before Judge Larned to have
Connolly's bail reduced to halt million of
dollars.
Evening. Money, after considerable
stringency during the day. closed easy at
. per cent on call loans. Sterling ex-
change heavy at 9. Gold ll0l4. Govern
ments steady. State bonds very dull and
heavy; Virginas 60, new g.: Louisianas co:
new 50: levee skies 81, eights -; Alabama
eights 100, tives IS; Georgia skies 80: seyens
81 North Carolinas 351e, new II: South
Carolinas C6. new 30
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-05
THE CITY HALL.

| There was not the usual animation and
stir yesterday in and about the City Hall.
Department of Police.
The expense for lighting the city with gas
during the month oi November was $l4,.
6ii 6S This does not include the gas con
suned in the public buildings
The cost of the parish prison for the clos
ing fiscal year, it is thought, will reach one
hundred thousand dollars
City Attorneys Office.
in the ConnOr case, now before the Fourth
District Court, the city seeks to appropriate
a square of ground in front of the city
Waterworks, which was sold in 1867 as
batture property for $4,000. As the two
large suction pipes from the reservoir to the
river pass through this square, the owners
OF the property, abaSt year ago. offered it
to the city for the modest sum of 100000.
The authorities refused to pay that price,
and IN the suit now pending, some of our
best citizens, members of the Citizens As
scciation, come forward and testify that
the property is worth from forty to fifty
thousand dollars, Notwithstanding the fact
that there are now two large ponds on the
square. which the City Surveyor estimates
will cost the city $4,000 to till up.
The property formerly belonged to the
heirs OF Livaudais, and was sold by the city
IN 1867. one half of the proceeds going to the
city and one half to the heirs-the heirs re-
linGuishing all future rights to the batture
Now, this is one of the cases which the
Citizens Association may look INTO, and
when their committee of fifty come to ex-
anime the records at the City Hail. and fer
ret out the unnecessary expenses of the city
administrators,-p perhaps some one out of the
fifty visilants may be able to see that the
little item OF forty or fifty thousand dollars,
less the half Of thirteen thousand dollars,
ma.T be an ovefcharge
Perhaps Mr.. c. f. Girardey may give
some information on the subject
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-05
N1ZSCELLANEOIJR
Grand Ball to Alexis.

PHILADELPHIA, December A grand
ball was given to the Grand Duke Alexis
tonight at the Academy OF Music.
LOUISVILLE, December 4.-DOrsey's ceIe-
brated stallion, Gold Dust. died Yesterday.
He was one of the most famous horses in
the country, and the sire of many celebrated
animals. A few days ago, his owner WAS Of
fered fifty thousand dollars for him.
ST. Louis, December 4-The weather.
turned very cold last night, and this morn
ing the mercury sunk to zero. Nayjgatiop
is suspended in all directions, and the
board OF underwriters have given notice
that no more cargo risks will be taken until
further notice. The ice in the harbor ia
very heavy, runs sluggishly, and the ferry
boats have great difficulty in crossing the
river Ao
There is large quantities of ice above the
bridge, and gorge is expected between the
centre pler of the bridge and this side. The
channel Is expected to close tonight or to.
morrow Should this take place there will
oe an open river to the South. but very low
water. The harbOr here will also he free of
Ice. and the transit OF freight and nassen-
gers unrestricted to and from East st. Louis.
Weather Report.
WAR DEPARrMkNY
ONCE Chief signal OMcer, )
washington. December T. 1871 13O p. ny
SYNOPSIS OF THE PAST rwENTr-FOUR HOURS.
The area of low barometer, which was
sunday afternoon central in Michigan, hae
moved east and northeast into WISCONSIN.
wnere the pressure is unusually low. Fresh
[CONTrNUED ON FOuRTH PAcr1
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-05
Meeting OF Fair Exhibitors.

At a meeting of the exhibitors OF tn,
Louisiana State Fair. held at the St Charles
\ Hotel and composed chiefly Of Western in
MENTORS. manufacturers and producers, Mr.
y. q. a. Floyd was called to preside and c
B Eddy appointed secretary. MI, jesse
Perhins offered tue following, hicll was
tloptcd:
WHEREAS The North. South. East and
West having beer called together by the
pberallty of our sister State of Louisiana.
fve. the exhibitors Of Kentucky. Missouri
nEd Illinois, tender our thanks to the rresi-
ttent and board OF directors. and especially Y
the honorable secretary. Mr.. Luther Homes
who, by his kind and geutlemanlv manner
won for the association the respect and good
will of all assembled here tonight. Be
.!eying that the association has adopted
I laal rights and justice" as their motto,
we return home satisfied that Louisiana
VII win for herself the best wishes from II
OF her sister States. The association VIII
accept our thanks with compliments. hoping
70 meet soinc of Louisianas competitors
ana many visitors from the Gulf States in
the West, when We Will try to return their
cOurttsles.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-05

Close of the State Fair.

II Taken altogether, the fifth State Fair Of
the Mechanics and Agricultural Fair Asso-
citation ended successfully, Notwithstanding 2
| the weather and other circumstances were
| against it. The display of articles was very
| extensive, varied and superior so superior
as to elicit encomiuirs from visitors from
every portion of our Union. Exhibitors en-
tered into the spirit of the occasion, and
greatly assisted the board of directors in
their laudable efforts to promote vital inter
ests of Louisiana. Unfortunately, the time
was not well chosen for q vast number of
visitors to attend. Our planters and farmers
in the autumnal months are compelled to
remain at home. yet many of them for
warded excellent samples of their produc-
tions, all of an order far above ordinary.
OF machinery there was an abundant dis
play, some of which was for the first time
introduced into this section of the South.
giving citizens an opportunity to compre
hend the immense advantages of labor
saving contrivances. This department is
deserving of unlimited praise OF live
stock there was almost complete lack, if we
except few horses, meme being extraordi
nary. The racing created scarcely a ripple
divulSing nothing il particular to speak of
However, there was an interesting showing
of chickens.
The art gallery was, indeed, a pretty
sight, and it would he difficult to find anv
fair that could equal it in specimens or ex-
tent. Articles tor household use were al
most without number. and they were ar
ranged with superb tact. More of orr own
manufacturers came forward this than in
any previous year. and they appeared some
what encouraged. These are the exhibitors
who should receive every care and aid; they
are the relTese natives who should speak
for this community in this State fair Much
depends on their talent, and if they do not
make an effort one of the main pillars Of
this association must fall; they are second
only to tillers of the soil. 1t is to be hoped
that the next exposition VIII advance
greater inducements to our home manu-
!acturers.
Instead of forty bales of cotton there
should have been two or three hundred
4usttdu oi IL IL" samples OF sugar anu
svrup there should have been hundreds of
entries. Every producer of rice and fruit
should be urged to forward samples of his
best.
The managers have now by experience
learned many useful points in public expo
sitions. and in future they Will avail then
selves of their hard earned knowledge n
speck more of liberality on their part will
not be lost Eor will it be wrong on the part
OF exhibitors to help themselves instead Of
depending on department superutendents.
Let every director, or other person tnar-
clally Interested in the fair. abstain from
entering any article for competition. Such
4 course will prevent disa agreeable reina rks
We have contributed cur mite To make
this State Fair successful. and will probably
continue to do so in future. bat ask that !.
little more enterprise and lberalty be i'll
fused into the proceedings.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-05

FANCY GROCERIES, WINES AND LI9JOHs
Tie house of J. b. Solari, No IL ROYAL
street. has for many years enjoyed the very
highest reputation, from the fact that
everything kept there is the best of its kind
10 be procured. The house is also uniaue
in the city, on account of it being the
only place where certain delicacics so dear
10 the gourmet are kept. 1t is there ono ex-
poets to get the real Neutchatel and pate
gras cheeses, the pates trutfe, from Stras-
t,ourg, and other things equally good and
scarce in the ordinary fancy grocery store.
The fact is, Mr.. Solari is particularly happy
in having good judgment for everything
good. His wines never disappoint. nor his
vianls disagree with the stomach ANY
one can go there and order goods with the
perfect assurance that what they get will
be in every respect satisfactory. To-day
Mr.. SOlarI advertises a list of goods freshly
received, and we direct the attention of our
readers to the list
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-05
FRENCH PROVINCES IN TROUBLE
STATE OF SIEGE DECLARED
CUBAN INTERVENTION DENIED
INTERNATIONAL W0RKINGMEN's SOCIETY
WASHINGTON.

Committees of the House-Two Texas
Democrats Sworn In-Resolutions OF
Inquiry About Enforcement of Ku.Klux
Law-Reading Of the Message.
WASHINGTON, December 4.-House-The
following are the committees: Elections
Messrs. McCrary, HOar, Thomas and Perry.
Ways and Means-Messrs. Dawes, May
nard, Kelly, Brooks, Finkelnburg, Burch-
ard Roberts, Kerr and Beck. Banking and
Messrs. Wheeler, Burlington, Lynch, Sy-
Pher. kil'inger, Beveridge, Houghton, Aver
i'll, Wells, McKenney, Ely, Hooper and Nc
Henry. Claims-Blair Commerce-Shel-
labarger. Public Lands-Ketchum. Post
otfices-Farnsworth. Agriculture-Wilson.
Indian Atfairs-Shanks. Military-Coburn.
Mllitia-Sheldon. Judiciary-Bingham, But
ler; Peters. Mercur, Wilson, Goodrich,
Eldridge Voorhees, and Potter. Private
Scotield. Foreign Atfairs-Banks. Terri
tories - Taft. Railways and Canals -
Packer. Mines and Mining - Walden.
Freedmen S Atfairs-CObb. Education and
LabOr-Price. Revision of the Laws of the
United States-Butler. Patents-Meyers
Joint Select Committee on Insurrectionarv
States-Poland, Maynard, Scofield, Farms
sing. Cox. Beck, Van Trump, Waddell.
Robinson. and Hanks. Mississippi levees-
Morey, Waldron, Mckee, Getz, and Drake
The roll showed POI members present.
Mr.. Beck offered a resolution, asking the
President certain questions regarding the
kuklux law. which, meeting with strong
objections. was referred to the committee on
insurrectiOnary states.
Messrs. Conner and Hancock, Democrats,
elected from the second and fourth districts
of Texas were sworn in. The other Texas
credentials were referred
Scnote.-Mr. Blair offered a resolution of
inquiry. the same as Mr. Beck offered in the
House. in regard to the enforcement of the
ku-klux law. The resolution went over
under objections.
The Presidents message was read, after
which the Senate adjourned.
Thomas l.. Smith. First Auditor of the
Treasury Department. died to-day, aged
eighty-three years.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-05
DUNN CONFEDERATION CEREMO.
MES.
Efcetin9 at the Place d'Arme..

hicetsn9 at the Place d'Armes.
Notwithstanding the inciemency of the
weather and the prevalence of kissing winds
that blew tittu!ly from the north, northeast
and northwest, laden with the icy breath
from Siberian SHOWS, there was large
meeting last night at the Place d'Armes of
the friends and admirers of the late Lieuten-
ant Governor Oscar j. Dunn
Early in the evening crowds of persons.
wrapped in overcoats, shawls and comfort
ers that might have chmed with the de-
slres of an Esquimaux, began to pour into
the spacious square, which was brilliantly
Illuminated bya thousand lamps that thre W
a ghostly glare over the squads of moving
spectators.
There were three stands erected. the
first or grand stand being at the Orleans
and ST Claude street side of the square the
second at the st. Peter street entrance. and
the third at the st. Ann street entrance
Each stand was decorated with an Amer
ican flag, and from each resoun0ed strains
OF mourntul music by different bands.
On the front of each stand were displayed.
III large letters, the words Dunn tell the
boys to hold together
The meeting was addressed by various
speakers, among whom were Hon John
Ray, Hon. j. Henri Burch, Hon. S. b. Pack
ard, Hon. James Lynch. Major T. Morris
Chester, Colonel &. w. Garter. Senator J T..
II. lngraham, Colonel c. w. Lowell. T. De
5. Tucker, Esq, K. l. Cromwell, Esq, J. f.
G. Pitkin, Esq. Professor L. A. Bell, Cap
tain {. w. Boothby. Colonel n Il. Field
The policing of the square was under.
the charge of John w. Roxbourough, CHIEF
marshal. and his assistants, aided by r. De
S. Tucker, J. L. Thompson, A. Bertonneau,
G. c. Mason and G. c. Norcross, who COM
posed the committee of arrangements.
The inclemency of the weather without
doubt lessened the number of attendants
and depressed the ardor OF the speakers.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-05
Our Choice.
From the Shreveport Republican

From the Shreveport Republican,
We hoist the Republican banner with tlf
name Of II. G. Warinoth for Governor. i,
1872. We have been careful observers OF
all movements on :Le political chess board
and have reviewed the acts of men. AZ
leaders of the wings of the party, with
care. and find that after noting his acts, the
digntied tone in meeting the accusations o.
members of his own party, we pronounce
in his favor.
The fact is, political matters are 30 com
phcated. ana may become more so durin o
the coming year, that We require an astute.
able, an, withal a liberal and honorable
man to till the executive chair of tie State
-one possessing the administrative ability.
WITH the flrmness OF execution to meet and
master the questions, a proper solution of
which will add to the material wealth of
the State, and to the prosperity of all
classes OF our citizens. And in II. C.
Narmoth the mass of the people of the
State recognize these merits. and without
asking Democrats. CustOmhouseites. "pas-
slveltts, 'activeits' or any other ''ites" a
concession or compromise of their princi-
pies. we say that as the question of .swho
Is the man will rest upon the respective
merits OF the candidates; and as hs are
transcendant. above beyond and superior
to any man of this State, "he is the man
to be the representative of the people.
HE sources from whence charges of cor
ruption proceeds against him, conyicts-if
there is any truth in 1he charges-those men
of the party who sit in judgment on him.
and as he is not the w-maker but the
executor and guardian of the law, in guilt
less but they are the guilty instigators of
laws which they say "oppress the people"
AS he has been found to be an honest Off
cial, faithful executor of the law, and the
vindicator of the rights of all elias ses before
the law, we will support him as the choice
OF the Republican party of the State Of
Louisiana, subject to the nominating CON
vention.
'All hail the Chiet' the most noble and
able of Southern Governors
Our choice" for Lieutenant Governor in
1872. as will be seen by reference to our first
column. is the Hon p b. s. Pinchback The
political record of this gentleman shows no
blemish, nor can his most violent political
opponents charge him with corruption or
faithlessness to his constituents As an able
representative of his class, in whom his tel
low citizens place implicit faith, he will, in
the next gubernatorial canvass, poll q
heavy vote, and az "a coworker on the
Republican ticket with Governor Warmoth.
assurance Of success is made douby sure.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-05
Louisiana Hose COnDapy

4!n election of officers of the Louisiana
Hose Company was held last evening, with
the following result: President, C. Madden;
Vice President, Il. II. Benner; Secretary, G.
lalets: Treasurer, Dan Malone; Foreman.
W. II. Drury; First Assistant Foreman, D.
SniGer; Second Assistant Foreman, Alfred
Mclean: Delegates. c. Madden, II. II. Ben
ners' r. Charles; Substitutes, T. A. Murphy.
L. o. Neill and J. T. W. Hart. After the
election the company paraded through the
streets with a band of music and serenaded
the newspaper offices, including the REPUB
IIt\S
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-05
FOREIGN.

Frerca Provinces in state of Siege
British Minister to German En-
Pire-Oenial that Great Britain and
the United States Threaten Cuban
Observation-Disclosures Arrivals.
BERLIN, December An consequence of
the frequent murderous assaults made upon
the Germans IN the French provinces occu-
pied by Germany said provinces have been
declared to be in state of seige. and tho
perpetrators of such assaults will be here
after tried by German courtmartials.
Odo Russell has presented his credentials
as British minister to the German Empire.
MADRID, December At is officially de-
MED that Great Britain and the United
States threaten Intervention in Cuban
affairs.
LIVERPOOL, December 4. - Arrived ::
steamer Statesman, from New Orleans.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-05
Opening Night at the Varieties.

There was crush at the Varieties last
! night to witness the opening of one Of the
most elegant theatres in the world. There
is nothing in this country that si'rpasses
il. and probably few. If any, that can equal
It. The entrance from Canal street is .
vide, elongated stairway. brilliantly lighted
by a profusiOn of small clusters of gas
burners. Our friend John G. Fleming has
exceeded himself in artistic display. The
architecture inside is very near to per
lection, not only in the carving but the col
or!ng. The stage is fairy scene
The opening address, read by Mr.. Law
renee Barrett, was up to the average OF
such productions. and delivered in that dis
tln9uished actors best style.
The play was probably well enough COZ
an opening night but a very uncomfortable,
inconvenient seat, from which the stage was
pretty well hid, or only seen in glmpses
between bobbing heads, and as nearly shut
OF from sound, drove US home at the end of
the first act. A cold northern blast sweep
lnG down the side aisle, and IA surging crowd
Of occupants of :. standing room only" be
ihnd ones chair. are not specially inviting
auxillaries to the comforts of a theatre.
There are, however some very choice seats
but they are not in the "scction f., orches
ira stalls" third row back We could not
see much of the company. but they IN
doubtedly made a favorable impression up
on the audience.
The same play Will be repeated tonight.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-05
Grape on the Door"

Tne New Orleans National Bank. which
was recently the scene of the Boyd Rainey
tragedy. had sad and sombre appearance
yesterday, for there was '.crape on the
door" This emblem of mourning was dis
played on the occasion of the death of Mr.
Alexander Wheeless. the founder of the
bank. and its first president. Mr.. Wheeless
was Ill only few days. and was out on the
streets as late as Thursday of last week
lie was witness to the killing of Mr..
Eainey, and gave his testimony on the
Boyd trial last week. The~crape on the
door yesterday did not shut out from view
The shattered glass in front of the desk at
which poor Rainey was standing when the
fatal Shot was fired that speedily ended lis
existence.
The public hope there will be no more
Grape on the door Of the Hew Orleans
National Bank. and thet hope also
that the shattered glass in the interior of
,Le building will be allowed to remain 10
mark the spot of cruel and causeless
murder, where a good mans life was ended
~ pistol ball, and the Jury strangely de
cla-ed that the perpetrators of that foul
murder were not guilty.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-05

FINE SPORTING GUNs.-Mr Joseph Lenes,
Ne. - Gravier street, is prepared to take
orders for J. b. CoOper's celebrated pin and
central fire breech loading double guns
These fowlinS pieces have proved them
selves to be perfectly admirable whereve,
used. and are fast superseding all other
kinds ameng sportsmen. Mr.. Lenes will i'm
port one or more to order, and supply all
indictments to match.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-05
General Sheridan'. Baton Rouge speech.

This excellent speech is being republistrd
very extensively over the North and West.
The New York .S"n Of the twenty seventh
Of November says:
In today's .S'tn we publish extracts from
i speech recently delivered at Baton Rouge
by General George A. Sheridan. General
Sheridan has from the start been one of the
foremost leaders Of the Republican party
Of Louisiana. He gives a very racy sketch
of General Grants friends in that State
who. like his friends in this State, seem bent
upon destroying the party there in order to
-ecUle a Grant delegation to the national
convention.
General SEeridan's likeness of the Presi
dents principal supporters in Louisiana
are as graphic as his denunclatlons u mill
tarv dospotism there are scathing.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-05

MURDER IN ST. MARY PARIsII-A gen
tieman named A. j. Fort, who recently ar
rived from the parish of st. Mary, reports
that on the fifteenth Of November last a
man named Richard Garner. former resi-
dent of Algiers, killed an unknown man on
tile plantation of Devall & Harris, situated
in the above mentioned parish. 1t is sup
posed that as he made his escape he is at
present in this city.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-05

The Secretary of the Treasury has given
an opinion that where vessel is owned by
joint stock company, of which the master
ia stockholder, the directors of said COM
pany may, at will, change tho master, not
withstanding his joint proprietorship.