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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-04-26

By authority vested in me, and in pursuance to
the following resolution unanimously adopted at
meeting Of the State Central Committee of the
Republican party. held March ID, 1872, at the
committee rooms, to wit
Resolved, That the president of this committee
be and is hereby authorized to call State Con-
vention Of the Republican party of Louisiana to
meet at the Mechanics Institute, in the city of
New Orleans, at twelve O'Clock NJ on Thursday,
May O. 1872, for the purpose Of electing delegates
to attend the National Republican Convention
called by the National Republican Executive Com
mittee. to be held at Philadelphia, June 5, 1872.
Also, to nominate a Governor, Lieutenant Gov
ernor. Secretary of State. Auditor of Public Ac-
counts, Superintendent of Public Education, At
torney General and Representatives in CO ngress,
and to transact such other business as may come
before 1t.
de hereby call convention of the Republican
party of Louisiana, to be held at Mechanics Insti
tute, in New Orleans at twelve O'clock NJ. ON
TUESDAY, May %, 1872, to select delegates to the
Nationa; Republican Convention to be held at Phil
adelphia June S, 1872, and also to nominate Gov
ernOr, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State;
Auditor of Public Accounts. Attorney General and
Representatives in Congress, and to transact such
other business as may come before it.
The basis of representation to said convention
shall be as follows, viz:
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-04-26
COLLECTORS NOTICE.

UNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE
Collectors Office, First District OF Louisiana, ,
New Orleans, April g. 1872.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT HAVE Re-
~ ceived from the assessor of this district the
list Of taxes assessed and now due upon incomes
for the year ending December 81, 1871, and the list
or special taxes for the year beginning May l8Is
and ending April 30, 1878 and that shall be ready
TO receive the said taxes at room No. 5, Custom
house building on the first day of May 1872.
The taxes assessed in the parish of Orleans are
payable at this Office and deputy collector will
be present to receive internal revenue taxes at
some central point III each of the following par
ishes, to wit: .
Jefferson, St. Charles,
Plaqhemines, st. Bernard,
Ascension LafOurche,
st. Tammany, Livingston,
ST. Helena, Washington,
st. John, st. James.
Terrebonne, TangipahOa.
Definite notice of which will be given by posters
and By advertisement in the parish papers.
This does not however, prevent the payment at
this Office of internal revenue taxes assessed in
any part of this district and taxpayers in country
parishes who conveniently do so, are advised
that by paying their taxes at this office they are
less liable to incur costs.
Prompt payment of the above taxes will save ex-
pense and trouble as the penalties imposed by law
will be enforced against all delinquenfs.
5. A. STOCKDALE, Collector.
apps "a 20 myl2 !
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fAIOftDSALS.



Public Buildings, ,
New Orleans, April 90 1872
SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED By
p the undersigned until THURSDAY. May ., 1872,
at IL NJ, for the reconstruction of the broken COM
partments of the Reservoir of the City Water.
works, and reinforcement of the retaining walls
and embankment, in accordance with plans and
specifications file in the office of the City Sur
veyOr.
Bids are to be made for the whole work complete.
Payments to be made as the work progresses IN
appropriation certificates, to be paid in the regular
OrdeI wd
The city reserves the right to reject any and all
bids.
All parties making proposals for this contract are
required to deposit with the Administrator of FL
nance as evidence of their intention to abide by
the adjudication the amount of two hundred dol
lars in cash. which shall be forfeited to the city in
case of failure to sign the contract
Bidders to whom contracts are not awarded
shall have their deposits returned to them ON the
day the adjddications are made. ff
No bid will be received unless the certificate or
the Administrator of Finance is ipclosed there
with, to the effect that the required cash deposit
has been made.
Bids to be Endorsed, " Proposals for reconstruct
ing broken compartments of Reservoir" !,
ap2l L. T. DELASSIZE, Administrators.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-04-26

CRIMINAL Court. john Williams.
charged with assault and battery on
Samuel Kelley, was acquitted.
The case of Jacob Butt, charged with as
sault with intent to kill, was continued I'M
til the sixth Of May.
The district attorney fled an informa-
ton against A. j. Sheppard, charged with
the embezzlement of $62 worth of pictures,
looking-glass. and two clocks, intrusted to
him By c. L. Briggs, No. 1874 Julia street.
Messrs. Sambola & Ducros, counsel for
Mrs. O.. Weber and John Weber, con-
victed of assault and battery on Mrs.
Vaudeville, have filed motion for new
trial.
Frederick Blanchard, charged with as
sault and battery on Patrick Cullan, was
convicted.
The bail in the case of Frank Robinson,
charged with carrying concealed weapon,
was fixed at 500.
The case of E. Cannon, charged with
manslaughter in shooting and instantly
killing gas filter named Martin Busch, on
Rampant street, on the twenty OF De-
cember, 1871, was commenced yesterday
morning, Messrs. Sambola and Castellanos
for defense.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-04-26

STATE OF LOUISIANA
Executive Department, :
New Orleans. April H. 1871.
WHEREAS, APPLICATION HAS BEEN MADE
w to rue for the cancellation of the Official
bond of W. B. Hall. Harb0rmaster in and for the
port of New Orleans to wit: bond dated August
5, 1868, in the of twenty-five hundred dollars,
signed by ". B. Hall as principal, and Samuel Brook
and Patrick Keenan, Us sureties, the said bond
being conditioned for the faithful performance by
the said W. B. Hall of his duties As Harbor-
master Aforesaid
Notice is hereby given to all persons interested
In the said bond to file their objections TO the
cancellation thereof IN writing, in the ONCE Of the
Secretary Of State, within ninety days after the
last publication hereof.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Ststo
this eleventh day of April A. D. 1872 and of the indie
pendence Of the United States the nfnetv-sixth.
II. q. WARMOTH.
By the Governor:
r. J, HEBRON, Secretary of State apI4 cot
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-04-26

ISoUEsT.-Dr. Cooper, Police Physician,
in charge of the Parish Prison, has reported
to Mr.. Shaw, the Administrator of Public
Accounts. that Coroner jackson, of the
lower districts of the city, has held an in
quest at the Parish Prison over the body of
q woman named Mary Foucher. who died
there of congestion of the brain. superin-
duced by intemperance that the deceased
had been under medical treatment for
several days, and the inquest was unneces-
sary. DR.. jackson claims that he was
called upon by the prison authorities to
view the body and performed his duty.
The probability is that the coroner will not
be paid for the inquest.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-04-26

Bagiey, ON Louisiana avenue, near Annun-
citation street, two pieces of calico clothing,
% in silver, one pistol and a silver watch,
before the Criminal Court under 500 bon DIS.
James Skeritt, charged also in the afida Wit,
was discharged. 81 s4
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-04-26
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
MAYORS OFFICE, COUNCIL HAIL,

MAYORS OFFICE, COUNCIL HALL,
City of Carrollton, April u.s. 1917. !
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT, IN AC-
IN cordance with ordinance adopted b, the
Mayor and Council of CarrOIlt0n, April 10, 1272,
Sealed Proposals" will be received BY the said
Mayor and Council until Saturday, May L., 1872,
for the construction of plank curbing and brick
banquettes, in accordance with specifications on
Gil hall of Carroton Parties offering sealed pro-
pOsaIs to make deposit Of two hundred and fifty
dollars ($250) in cash. with their bids and to for
felt the same in they fail to comply with their
proposals, within ten days after the adjudica.
ton. The Mayor and Council reserving the right
to right to reject any or all proposals..
ZUINGLIUS MCKAY,
apis I'd Mavor of the CITY Of Carrellton.
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Total

The mounted police, Sergeant Philip
Taylor, arrested 26 persons-l9 males and
females-included in the above number.
- Among the offenses charged there are the
following: Drunk, $50; disturbing the peace,
24S; drunk and disturbing the peace, 294;
assault and battery, lSl; fighting and dis
turbing the peace, pol; larceny, 153; viola
ton of city ordinances. 29O.
Night dodgers accommodated at the sta
tionhonses: 939 males; 81 females. Total ,966.
Lost children restored to parents: boys;
girls. Total, IL.
The police arrested So stray animals, put
@ vehicles in the pounds and reported 4S
accidents, Ga buildings found open, % bur-
glaries. and q fires during the month.
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n O,CoyNRLI. Secretary an2

Rooms state Central committee lkepuD-
lican Party of Louisiana, New Orleans, April H.
lS72.-At meeting of the Republican State Ex-
ecutive Con mittee, held on the eleventh instant.
the following resolution, offered by John Parsons
Esq and seconded by Hon. A. W. Faulkner, was
unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That the convention called by the
State Committee to meet in New Orleans on the
Sav the twe N eyhth dav II NV iSS and that
notice be given to the parish and ward committees
Of the several parishes and wards.
P. B. 4. PINCHBACK, President
WILLIAM vIGERs, Recording Secretary State Cen.
trail Committee. apl2 3Ot
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-04-26

Rooms Sub.Executive Committee of the
Parish Executive Committee OF the Republican
Party of the Parish of Orleans New Orleans, March
26. lS72.-The following resolutions, presented by
Thomas Murray, on the above date, were adopted:
WHEREAS The State Central Executive Commit
tee of the Republican party of the State of
Louisiana, through its president, P. B. s..
Pinchback; has convoked q State conven-
Mechanics Institute, city Of New Orleans, on
Thursday, the twenty eighth day of May, is12,
of said State Committee; therefore, be1t
Resolved That the elections for delegates to said
State Convention shall be held in each of the wards
of the city of New Orleans on MONDAY, the twenty.
ninth day of April 1872, the polls to be open from
nine o'clock A. NJ to eight O'clock P. NJ.
Resolved, That the SECRETARY be authorized to
publish the fOregOi resolution daily in the New
Orleans Republican, National Republican, and in
each issue of the LOusianian from this date to the
twenty-ninth Of April, 1872
MIR tap29 J. D. OCONSELL. Secretary.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-04-26

FIRE-At ten o'clock Wednesday night a
fire broke out in one-story frame dwelling,
corner Of Bienville and Miro streets, occu-
pied by w. w. HOllandworth az grocery
and coffeehouse. The building was totally
destroyed. The property was insured in
the Germania Insurance Company for
$4,000; the contents and fixtures insured in
the Atlantic Insurance Company for $3.50.
The adjoining house, occupied by Mr.. l..
Bonquioe, was damaged by the flames to
the amount Of $500, covered by the Hope
Insurance Company. 1t is supposed the fire
was the work of an incendiary.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-04-26
PROPOSALS TO LEASE THE CITY
POWDERHOUSR PROPERTY. STU
ATED IN THE PARISH OF ST. BER-
NARD. f--. .~. 4--

DEPARTMENT OF ASSESSMENTS,
New Orleans, April "a, 1871. )
OEALED PROPOSALS ADDRESSED TO THE UN-
- derstgned will be received at this office until
SATURDAY NOON, May 4, 1872, to lease for . term
Of five years, the City Pewderh0use property, stu.
ated in the parish Of St. Bernard. plan Of which
is on file in this Office.
The properly will be divided and leased - fol-
lows
One lot Of ground and buildings, including the
P0wderhouse, extending from the river to the
cemetery, containing about four and one.qusrter
acres. One lot of ground commencing ct the rear
of the cemetery, extending back. and containing
about one hundred and sixty acres.
The city reserves the right to reject any and al
bids.
amps lNs II. ROMANO. Admnistrator.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-04-26

Martinetti-Ravel Pantomime Troupe.
The Ravel pantomime troupe was seen.
and admired by our citizens years ago,
since which time there have been wonder
full changes and improvements in the COM
pany. 1t is now the Martinetti- Ravel pantO-
mime troupe of French artists. Their
engagement will commence at the St.
Charles Theatre next Sunday evening,
which will be the first night of the "Bra-
lillian Ape" A ballet advertisement, must
cal Olio, new songs, banjo solo and stump
grafton, with the child wonders, La Petite
Adele, LIE Jeune Ignacio. will intersperse
the performances. The whole will con.
clude with the fairy trick pantomime,
"Pat-a Cake" Julian Martinetti as clown
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-04-26
Local Intelligence.

BAD CoNDIrIoN.-H the managers of the
to make survey of Main street, from Clai-
borne to Broad street, and then peruse the
company's charter, a discovery will be
made. We now inform the railroad COM
pany repairs are instantly needed in the
locality mentioned. A few days ago q
steam fire engine found it quite impossible
to pass that way. Unless an Improvement
is visible within few days, application will
be made to have the charter forfeited.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-04-26

RETURNS OF FINES BY RECORDERs.-The
six Recorders have made the following re-
turns to Administrator Lewis, for the week
ending April 20, 1872:
First District, Recorder Houghton. 1855 90
Second District. Recorder M'Arthur. 24o w
Third District, Recorder Leclere.. "a 30
Fourth District, Recorder Billings. a 50
Fifth District, Recorder Parsons. 90
Sixth District, Recorder Campbell. 20 %
Total 1922 90
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-04-26

METROPOLITAN POLICE REPORT FOR
MARcH.-The Metropolitan police during
March, 1872, arrested 1872 persons for va
rious offenses, 1872 of which were males
and 800 females.
As to the different precincts the arrests
are az follows:
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-04-26

MEETING OF GERMANs.-A number of
leading German citizens will hold confer
ence in Deutsche Company Hall tonight,
for the purpose of taking deliberate action
concerning sending delegates to the Cincin-
natl convention. These gentlemen do not
intend making the meeting entirely of Ger
mans, but invite people of any nationality
to participate. The meeting is not called in
the interest of any particular class or clique
nor yet as regular organized body. It is
intended to choose delegates who will be
sent accredited by the meeting as represen-
tatiye men.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-04-26
POLITICAL NOTICES.

Rooms Sub.Executive Committee Of the
Parish Executive Committee, Parish OF Orleans
New Orleans, April 10, ls7l[The following resolu-
at session Of that body, held this day. VIZ
WHEREAS, The State Central Committee at its
nostponed the State Convention called for May to
NAV 28 proxmo therefore. be it
Resolved That the elections called to be held in
the different wards of the parish of Orleans for
delegates to said convention, on the twenty-ninth
instant. be and the same are hereby postponed
and said elections are ordered TO take place on
halls of the mother clubs the polls to be opened
at A. NJ. and closed at P. NJ.
THOMAS ISABELLE, President.
n O.CoSr.xII Sacrefaru ana
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-04-26

SLAYINa DoGs.-Superintendent Badger
Yesterday issued an order to the police to
slay dogs found at large in public places.
The work was not commenced a moment
too soon. Persons who own dogs they de-
sire to keep unmolested mast see that they
keen at home. In this connection We pub
lish the following from interested citizens:
A nuisance to the whole neighborhood
exists in the jackson Girls school, corner
of MAGAZINE and TerpsichOre streets. 1t is
in the Shape of two barking, mongrel ours.
The residents are constantly annoyed by
them. and at any time they and the girls
attending the school may be bitten. This
nest should be removed, and that speedily,
as hydrophobia is upon us Please call the
ward directors attention to this, and
Oblige us.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-04-26

COMMITTED FOR TRIAL. - Recorder
Houghton yesterday sent the notorious
Lizzie Owens to the Criminal Court to
answer for being accessory to the robbery
of $500. Lucy Wilson, Picayune WHIT
more and Phebe Williams keep her company
in the same case. j. Gomersall, for recelv-
ing stolen property; John Williams, alias
Somers, larceny; Thomas Cosgrove, lar
ceny.
Recorder Campbell, of the Sixth District,
sent Hannah Skeritt, charged with stealing,
on the seventeenth of April, from Virginia
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-04-26

THE DAILY EEPUBLICAN
Nay be had Of the following dealers:
George Ella, opposite the Postofice.
4. simon, No. "a Exchange Alley.
c. c. Haley, No. 10 Commercial Place.
C. g. D. Hole, No. 81 Exchange Place.
James Ennis, Pontchartraino Railroad
Depot, Third District; also, at Depot foot
Ct Lafayette Street, First District.
J.W. Long, corner Of Love and Enghien
Streets, Third District
Variety newsstand, corner Dauphine and
Canal streets.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-04-26

Commercial Insurance Company, New
Orleans, April %, l872.-In conformity with the
charter OF this company, an election for twenty
five directors to serve for one year from the Sec
ond Monday in May, 1872 will be held at the Office
of the company, No. As Camp street, on MONDAY,
the sixth day of May next, between the hours OF
10 A. n, and P. N.
WALTER HUNTINGTON,
ap23 I'd Secretary.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-04-26

The Hernandez pantomime troupe is the
next attraction at the Academy.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-04-26

Professor A. NJ. Green, Of Washington,
District OF Columbia will lecture at St. James
Chapel Roman street, between Cont and Ben-
ville on WEDNESDAY EVENING, twenty fourth
instant, at eight o'clock. Subject-"Cursed be
Canaan" Admission free. apps 2t*
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-04-26

ACCIDENT AT THE FAIR.-Last evening
while Mr.. John Bennett was in the act of
adjusting one of the needle cotton gins on
the Fair Grounds, by some unfortunate &C.
cident caught his left hand in the saws. and
before he could be relieved his hand was
terribly mangled. 1t is feared that ampu-
tation will be necessary. Police Commits
sioner William Baker was near the place at
the time, and immediately took steps to
send the unfortunate man to an hospital.
Mr.. Bennett behaved bravely from first to
last. 1t does not appear that any one is to
be blamed for the misfortune.
Last evening, as Mr.. Charles Miltimore
was driving along Canal street, a team be-
came frightened, and ran into his vehicle,
iniuring Mr.. Miltimore badly. The parties
in the carriage were thrown to the ground
and harmed somewhat.
Coal OIL-About dark last evening,
when Mr.. Gustave St. Armand was filing
q coal oil lamp with oil from can, the fluid
in the can ignited, and he threw the can
out on the banquette, and just then q child
unfortunately passed by, and the flaming
oil fell ON him, burning him badly. The
child was sent to his mother, who lives at
No. 240 CustOmhOuse street.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-04-26

Pantomimes will commence at the Acad-
envy Monday-Hernandez' great troupe.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-04-26
The river continues to rise.

Coroner Creagh held an inquest on
young child Of Mr. >Krosse, who died of
measles, on Erato street. 1t is said that
this disease is. quite prevalent just now.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-04-26

Hnfche,Or's Hair Dye.-This superb HAIR
dye is the best in the word-perfectly harmless,
reliable and instantaneous; no disappointment; no
ridiculous tints OF disagreeable Odor The genuine
William A. Bachelors hair dye produces immedl-
atey splendid black or na.ut oro"n MT ea eoe
tain a partir Ie OF lead or any injurious compound.
Ne~ Yorh iy131y
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-04-26

Last night but one Of the ''Black Crook"
and farewell benefit of Mile. Bonfanti.
Entire change.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

Once of the New Orleans, jackson and
Great Northern Railroad Company, New Orleans,
April Is. l8.2-An adjourned meeting of the stock
holders of this company will be hold at its office,
on Camp street, opposite Lafayette square on FRI
DAY, twenty sixth instant, at twelve o'clock N.
apa6 1t r. S. CHARLES, Secretary.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-04-26

Farewell benefit of Bonfanti tonight at
tine Academy.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-04-26

Assessment NOtfce.-OfHce Economy Mutual
Aid Association (No. 43 CarOndelet street, up
stairsl. New Orleans, April 10, ls72:-The members
of Glass of this Association are hereby notified
that assessment No. TO- caused by the death of Mrs.
Jemima Preble, the fourteenth day OF April,
is now due, and payable at this Office within
thirty days from this date, and unless paid the
policies will be cancelled, according to the terms
thereof JAMES B. GUTHRIE, secretary.
apl9 St
New Orleans Merchants should Adver.
tise in the TERREBONNE PATRIOT, Houma, Loui-
siana it will pay. del3 ~
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-04-26

The ''Terreb0nne Patri0t,o Published
at Heuma, Louisiana, is one of the best advertis-
ing mediums in Southern Louisiana. del3 ly
Office of Louisiana Levee Company
No. IS CarOndelet street-In accordance with a re-
solution Of the board, of this date, stockholders
of this company hereby notified to comply with
the following calls for installments, viz:
Seventh of fifty Cents per SHARE on March Is.
Eighth of fifty cents per SHARE on April 10.
Ninth of fifty cents per share, on April %.
Tenth of fifty cents per share, On May 10.
Eleventh, and final call, of fifty cents per share,
on May Is.
On payment of which certificates of full paid
stock will be issued. THOMAS l. DIX,
mh21 tmy25 Secretary.