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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-01-18

Few are aware of the progress OF this
great enterprise, which will exercise in the
future so great an influence in the carriage
of passengers and the transportation OF
freight from and to New Orleans. Should
the New Orleans and Texas road ever be
completed to Houston, it is this road which,
in connection with our own, will distribute
New Orleans merchandise to all points in
the interior of Texas.
Commencing at Houston, it runs north
three hundred and fifty miles to Red river,
and west one hundred and seventy to Aus
tin. with a branch to Waco forty miles,
making five hundred and sixty miles under
one management, and running through the
most populous, thrifty and productive por-
ton of that immense State, whose resources,
vet undeveloped, are known to be beyond
those of any other section of the country.
During the past twelve months the pro-
gress made by the road in construction,
building, and purchase of operating ma
terial, will compare favorably with any
other similar enterprise in the country.
During the year 1871 the Texas Central
railway completed one hundred and fifty
miles of track, over which regular trains
are now running; added to their rolling
stock twenty-four new engines, five hundred
and fifty freight and large number of
passenger ears, costing, in all. more than
four million dollars,
They are now running on their main line
10 Corsicana, two hundred and ten miles
from Houston, from which point stage
connection is made to every point IN
Northern and Northeastern Texas. On the
western branch trains are running to
Austin, the State capital, one hundred and
seventy miles from Houston, and from
thence passengers for Western Texas, San
Antonio and all the northwestern portion
of Texas can make quick stage connection
daily.
When we consider that two years ago all
travel through the interior of Texas was
performed in numbering stages, at rate
not exceeding four miles an hour, and
when in ct weather the Disguised Traveller
crept along at snail-like pace through
mud and mre day and night, he can more
thoroughly appreciate the enterprise of this
! company, which now rushes the traveller to
his destination in comfortable coaches, and
lands him at his home within twenty-four
hours in almost any portion of the State.
The management of the road confidently
expect to have it reach Dallas by the first
of May, 1872, to which point the grading is
nearly completed. From Dallas to Red
river, a distance of nearly seventyive
miles, will be a matter of not more than six
months longer. and the close of the present
year will, without doubt see this enter
prise entirely completed, and trains running
from Galveston to Red river, the entire
length north and south of the State.
The equipment Of the road is as follows:
Forty-fve locomotives. 20 more ordered;
1850 freight cars, $50 more building; 10 mail
and baggage, postal cars, and SO passenger
coaches
The following is a list of the stations and
I
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-01-18
Miss Lydia Thompson in Mobile.

The Register of Tuesday morning has the
following:
A packed and damned house last night
greeted the return of this most bewitchlnS
of blonde burlesquers: and if there re-
manned any sort of doubt as to who is the
favorite of Mobile, in this peculiar line,
the applause and the greenbacks must have
settled that question both in the wings and
at the box office. Luckily for US and for
our readers, the crowded state of our col
umns torbids any attempt at analysis of
Mr.. Farnies piece. 1t is a very Farnese
Hercules of insane bosh, without plot and
with no sort of approach to point. The
man that would crticlse it must sit III
straight Jacket. put his feet in hot water,
have his head shaved, and drink blue ruin.
Happily we are spared the attempt: but
we have seen Blue Beard, and still are
sane. For this relief, much thanks to
Miss Lydia and the fair - and dark -,
young ladies that she has gathered around
her. The tricksv sprite herself must have
been satisfied with the warmth OF her re-
ceptiOn, and the shouts of laughter that
followed her songs of True 70 Poll and
IF ever cease to love"
The immense audience literally rose to
her" and every man there was ready to
Join in the latter chorus, especially when
she donned that most becoming shepherds
dress-without the fantest sign of a crook.
Equally marked was the hit made by Mr..
Edouin's india rubber inanity though little
less Fof 1t might go further and vet not fare
worse Miss Wethersby. too, was greeted
as an old lavorte. while Misses Camille Du-
bois and Minnie Cook bid fair to become
new ones One bewildered brain and two
dazzled eyes can not be expected TO take
in that shimmering eXpanse of agile ankle,
gitterng costumes and Slanclng arms we
are not anatomist enough to do the subject
full Justice at this moment. Suffice for the
present to say that We take back what we
Yesterday said about the singing; that all the
first class are we'll up in their lessons, and
most of them pretty enough to go up head;
and that Miss Thompsons school is sure to
be the most popular institution opened mere
this season.
Miss Thompson and company, regilt with
fame and fortune, appear at the Academy
of Music on Sunday evening next, instead
of Monday, as previously announced. treas
urer Kittredge will now find an abundance
of employment dispensing tickets.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-01-18
o. K. BROWN. Secretary.
New steamship for New Orleans Trade

New Steamship for New Orleans Trade.
On the eighth instant there was launched
from the works of Messrs. Cramp & Sons,
Philadelphia. the new iron, spar-decked
steamship George w. Clyde, intended for
Mr. Thomas Clyde's New York and New
Orleans line. Her dimensions are: Length
225 feet, beam 81 feet, depth of hold 90 feet.
She registers 1900 tons. The Philadelphia
NORTH american adds:
The engines of this ship are destined to
mark an epoch in American marine engin-
eering, being the first constructed on Amer
lean soil, of American material, of the pure
English type of compound machines, which
recent experience in British trans Atlantic
steamers has demonstrated to be the most
economical style ever introduced into ocean
steamers They are calculated to work up
to 700 horse power, and, from the novelty
of style and design. and anticipated economy
of fuel will attract marked attention from
marine engineers. and the nautical commu-
nifty in general. AS regards beauty of
model, strength cargo capacity, passenger
accommodation, speed and economy OF fuel,
this splendid ship is expected to surpass all
competitors in American waters. The en-
tire cost of the George w. Clyde. when com
plete. will be about 100000.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-01-18
PROPOSALS..
DEPARTMENT OF WATERwoRKs AND }
Public Buildings, :
New Orleans, January 10, 1872. )

DEPARTMENT OF NATERwoRKs AND
Public Buildings,
New Orleans January 10, l372.)
s,FALED PROPOSALS ADDRESSED TO THE IN
- It rs gned will be received at this Office Ill
MONDAY, January y, 1872 for the erection GA
Markct House i'll the Fifth District H. accordance
wi Ia pans aud sp, ications file IL The Office
Of the CITY Surveyor.
All uarties making proposals are required
to dcnost with he administrator of FL
nance as evidence OF their intention to abide bv
the adjudication the amount of five hundred
dollars in cash. which shall be forfeited TO the
city IL, ease of failure to sign the contract
3 Bidders Ia whom the contract is not awarded
vii have their deposits returned to them on the
~ aIluIicatiOu is made
No bId VIII be received unless accompanied by
the certificate OF the Administrator of Finance
certifying that the required cash deposit has
been made.
The city reserves tie lis!t to reject any or all
bids
Proposals TO be iniorsed Proposals for erection
OF Market House IN Fifth District"
Ial1 I'd Z. 7. nELASSIZE. Administrator.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-01-18

BLOOD.-Just before twelve o'clock Tues
day night, there was row at a party in
house corner of Basin and Bienville streets,
between William Carroll and Henry john
son. when Carroll was killed by johnson,
as is supposed; at least circumstances war
ranted his arrest on the charge of muir
der Carroll was a fireman on the steam
boat Kilgour, and came from Cairo. Sew
eral witnesses who attended the ball. and
were near the scene of action at the time,
could not or would not testify against
accused, notwithstanding Coroner jackson
made every effort to obtain information.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-01-18

SHOOTING THIEF-About ten o'clock
last night, as Detective Pearson was on
Charities street, near the Crystal Palace, lie
and Officer Marigny noticed the notorious
Henry Petrie standing against wall.
Petrie seeing that the officers noticed him,
and, perhaps, thinking they intended to ar
rest him. drew his revolver and fired six
shots at them, and then ran. Although
many persons were in the vicinity at the
time. no one was hit. Some one in the
crowd returned his fire, and it is thought
that one or more bullets found a lod ging
place in his tough body. He escaped.
j. d. Chids committed suicide in his
room. No. 2l9 Gravier street, last evening.
He was about ffty-fve years old. Cause
unknown.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-01-18
The Galveston Bulletin saws:

On the trip of the Fowler last Sunday to
Houston an incident occurred that is wor
thy of all praise. A lady with three chill
dren arrived in this city by the New Or
leans steamer, bringing with her the body
of her husband, who had died on the way
home, leaving her almost pennless. The
captain of the Fowler generously furnished
a free passage TO Houston, and after leav
ing here Captain Harlan, formerly of the
Bagby, started a subscription for her bene
fit, to which the officers and passengers con-
tributed sufficient to detray all her expenses
home. Such acts as these will only tend to
raise the already popular officers of the
Charles Fowler in the estimation Of the
people.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-01-18
The Latest Woman Suffrage Movement.

New YORK, January l3.-A special to the
Tribune says an audience was given to a
committee Of women on suffrage by Trum-
bulls committee yesterday. Mrs. Isabella
Harker made the opening speech, followed
by Mrs. ii. Il. Stanton, who considered that
the right Of female suffrage was already
conferred, but declaratory law to that
effect was necessary. Miss Anthony said
the Withholding OF suffrage was an out
rage against humanity. Mrs. Lockwood
presented petition signed by 20, 900 women
of the United States, asking for declar-
atory law. The signers were of the highest
culture. Senator Trumbuli said the com
mittee would give the subject due consider
alton.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-01-18
THE SENATE YESTERDAYS
Fifteenth Days Session.

SENATE CHAMBER,
Wednesday, January II, 1872. 5
The Senate met pursuant to adjournment
Presentation. p. B. S. Pinehback, Lieu
tenant Governor and President of the
Senate, and Messrs. Barber, Campbell,
Gallup, Hunsaker, jerks, Kelso, Lynch,
holland, Raglan, Twitchell-ll.
The President announced that there was
no quorum present.
Mr.. Gallup moved that the Senate adjourn
until to. morrow at II M.
Adopted.
The President then announced that the
Senate stood adjourned until Thursday, the
eighteenth instant, at IL NJ.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-01-18
NAyoRA1ry OF NEW ORLEANS,
civ Hall January Il, 1917.

City Hall January Il, 49,
no. Observation-Disclosures sefles'l
An ordinance providing for the payment OF the
several accounts therein named.
Be it ordained That the folloWias appT9pria' ions
r NJ p,.f1i. tocornts warrant on the Adu.1list a.
tor tor Of finance mani ' in payment of the same
". Weed. star ionery for City Attorneys Office
T. Pessoo recording births and deaths for the
months oT Sovember and December, 1911 FRI.
n Cnnnton chem cal analysis 10
! gia:,, iilry warrants, 1881.
II p Paiand, Jury warrant ISL
A Wciarty, jury warrant, j. IA.
7 p;ckelmager, jury warrant $751;.
d Hollingshead, jury warrant sol
william Reese, jury warrant, $54.
E. L. Rots jury warrant, $5i.
L. P. Davidson, jury warrant, $5l.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-01-18
PROPOSALS FOR THE REDEMPTION
BF STATE BONDS.

STATE OF LorIsIANA, TREASURERs OFFICE,
New Orleans. January 4, 1872.
rEALtD PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED FOR
~ thirty days, cudiug February .. 1917, twelve
coaE NJ ut the office of the state Treasurer for
the redemption of the following bonds, by the
lowest bIddcr. to VII:
Bonds issued under act plumber fifteen, of 1866
an known as Red Back Bonds, to the extent of
+ - 600.
Bood- 5sned uudor act number ffty-tive of 1859
an. kuuwt rs the state PenltentiaIy Bonds to the
eNjen; Oh !, 700.
tords issued under act number siStv-nine, extra
session Of 1870 and known the floating Debt
Bonds 10 t!!s extent ~ b5O,0OO
Bonds issued under act number thrty-two, of
1870, AID known as the Five Year Eight Per Cent
I,.. ee Bonds to the extent of + los 900
The unde rsisned reserve the right to reject any
and all bids.
A. DUBUCLET State Treasurer
ia5 I'm JAMES GRAHAM, Auditor.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-01-18

A singular freak of nature fell under my
notice long ago. and of which have fire
quently thought l wo5tld make note, and
do it now. A young lady acquaintance,
and one whom, after her marriage, | sew
eral time saw professionally during her
peril. was half blonde end half brunette
the right side was fair complexion, blue
eye and light colored hair. Left side DARK
complexion, black eye and dark colored
hair This female is still living, probably
some sixty-fve years of age, and the mother
and grandmother of a numerous progeny.
Her physical singularity was not propa-
-ateQ.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-01-18
ACTION SALES THIS DAY.

nv r. NJ. D. J.. MONTGOMERY, at II O'Clock.
at Old Auction Mart, No. 81 Camp street,
general assortment of new and second hand fur.
niture pianos, etc.
BY ALFRED BOULIGNY, at u O'Clock, at Mer-
chants and AuctiOneers Exchange. sugar plan
taton in st. Charles parish, thirty-tive miles
above New Orleans-in the matter of J. ZOy.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-01-18
Local Intelligence.

QUIET ROBBERY.-Several days ago, a
man. whose correct name is not known,
Mr.. S. ID. AMIGO, No. 232 Rampant street.
Tuesday evening man visited the roomer,
entering by climbing over Mr.. AMIGOS gal
lery. Soon after that visit $4,000 were
missed from Mr.. AMIGOS armOir. 1t is not
known how the stranger gained entrance to
the dwelling, but his unusual manner has
fastened suspicion on him, especially as he
and the other man have vanished.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-01-18
PROPOSALS..
DEPARTMENT OF WATRRwoRKs
And Public Buildings. ;

And Public Buildings.
New Orleans, January 10, 1872
GEALED PROPOSALS ADDRESSED TO THE UN-
- dersigned will De received at this office until
TIL RSDAf January Is, 1872 at II O'Clock NJ tor fur
nishiLg one fatboat load of Pittsburg coal to be
delivered and piled at such point within the Water
orks inclosure as may be designated. The bids
10 be made for so much per barrel. cash.
The coal shall te of the best quality, in the
Jumps, pr perry screened, and free from impurities
and foreign matters.
All parties making proposals required
to deposit with the Administrator of Fl
nance, as evidence of their intention To abide by
the adjudication, the amount of five hundred dol
lars in cash which shall be forfeited to the city in
case of failure to sign the contract.
Bidders to whom the contract is not awarded
Will have their deposits returned to them on the
day adj udcation Is made.
No bid will be received unless accompanied by
the certificate of the Administrator OF Finance
certifying that the required cash deposit has been
made.
The city reserves tie right to reject any or all
bids.
Proposals 10 be lndorsed, Proposals FOR furnish
ing coal"
!alT td L. = DELASSIIE Administrator.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-01-18
NEW ORLEANS REPUBLICAN, THURSDAY JANUARY Is, 1872
THE PEOPLES COLUMN.

Brief Communications Published-Long
Ones Lnra,iably Rejected-Ihe Editor not
Responsible for the Sentiments Expressed
in the Commanicotions.]
The kerrigan Affair.
NEW ORLEANS, January II, 1872.
EDITOR REPUBLICAN:
Not content with tri-weekly hue and
cry from the Times in regard to the wound
ing of James kerri gan, under the head of
ASSASSINATION, Judge Abell in the dis
charging of his legitimate and the appoint
ing of his illegitimate jury, sights the Kerri-
gan atfray as an assassination of which no
notice was taken by the police. / think it
but just to the public, and to the man who
wounded Mr.. Kerrigan, to give a few facts ::
In the first place, it was no political quar-
rel, but an old feud between two men who
had no love for each other; and had it not
been for the interference of third party,
Mr.. Kerrigan would have killed his oppo-
nent, as he was the first man to draw a
weapon, but the third party was too quick
for him, and threatened him in such q man
ner that he dare not shoot, but ran. After
Kerrigan dropped his pistol there were three
shots fred, one of them wounding him. If
he knows which one, he knows that it was
fired in self-defense.
Now let the Times and the people await
the recovery of Mr.. Kerrigan, which is sure
and speedy. Then let him come forward
and make his charge against the party that
wounded him.
Then, and not till then, will those who
witnessed the whole affair come forward
and prove to the public that Kerrigan was
wounded for raising a pistol upon party
that he had grossly insulted.
AN EYEWITNESS.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-01-18
POUND NOTICES.

DEPARTMENT OF PONCE,
New Orleans, January IA. 1872. )
WAS BROUGHT TO THE SECOND DISTRICT
w Pound, corner of orleans and Claiborne
streets
One Bay HORSE No brand visible
Which, If not claimed within five days, and tie
expenses thereon paid, will be sold at public auc.
ton at said pound on FRIDAY, January l9, 1872.
JAMES LEWIS
No. ll0-jal4 I'd administrator.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-01-18

Madison Parish-GOvernOr WarmOth Sus-
tanned.
A meeting of the Republicans of Madison
parish, Louisiana, was held at De Soto on
the thirteenth instant for the purpose of ex-
pressing their sentiments in regard to the
present issues and troubles at our State cap
ital, and the adoption of resolutions for the
Representatives, etc.
The meeting was called to order by A. V.
Brown, who explained it's object. Prayer
was offered by the Rev. Edward Troy.
Adam Lewis was then elected president.
On motion of Jerry Jones, the following
gentlemen were elected vice presidents ::
Empro Sattertield. Alfred Wilkinson, Alex
ander Sutton, Robert Barnes, Jerry Muir
ply, j. Jones.
On motion of A. V. Brown, the president
was authorized to appoint committee of
five to draft resolutions. The following
gentlemen were appointed: A. V. Brown.
chairman, Reason Moxley, Edward Acorn,
Daniel Gibson and Henry Battle. During
the absence of the committee the meeting
was addressed by Empro Satterfield, Esq
The committee reported the following pre-
amble and resolutions
WHEREAS, There is great political con-
test in and around the State Capitol, and we
consider it proper and the duty of all good
and true Republicans to give an expression
of feelings that will show their wishes in
this time of great peril: therefore be it
ReSOlred, |. That there is need of great
financial reform in order that taxation may
be reduced and greater economy observed
in all branches of the State government.
3 The repeal of all laws which infringe
upon the political rights of the people, and
the enactment of such laws as will protect
all the people of the State in the exercise
of their personal and political rights.
3. Denouncing all revolutionary proceed
ings and any coalition with the Democratic
party.
1. A determination to sustain the exist
ing Stare government, and expression of
confidence in the declared purpose of Gov
ernor H. c. Warmoth and the General AS
sembly to carry out the needed reform
j. The removal of the State capital from
the city of New Orleans to the old location
at Baton Rouge.
Pending the adoption of the resolutions
Captain A. V. Brown was called to the
stand and requested to explain the condi-
ton of affairs in and around the State Cap
itol. which was done to the great satisfac-
ton of the meeting. The resolutions were
then adopted amid enthusiastic applause.
On motion of Daniel Gibson, it was or
dered that the proceedings of this meeting
be printed in the New Orleans RE PUBLICAN.
On motion of Jerry Jones the meeting
then adjourned.
ADAM LEWIS, President.
o. K. Brown. Secretary.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-01-18

road. Brown, who is described as being
very black, has since probably lost his way,
as neither he nor the trunk have since put
in an appearance. This is thought to be
singular, at the least, and the matter was
left in the hands of the police
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-01-18

MAYORALTY OF NEW ORLEANS, /
City Hall, January H. 1872.
No. Decentralization Series.
Az ordinance apprOpriating money to defray the
expenditures of the Department of WaterwOrks
and Public Buildings for the month OF Decem-
Der, 1871.
Be it ordained, That the following sums, OF so
much thereof as may be necessary, are hereby APP
proprated to defray the expenditures of the Depart
ment of WaterwOrks and Public Buildings for the
month of December. 1871, and that the Admins
traitor of Public Accounts draw his warrants on
the Administrator of Finance in payment OF the
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-01-18
NOTICE.,
J. J. VIM vs.. MERCHANDISE.

Second Justice Court for the parish CT Orleans
Nos. isl, ll52 and 1853.
FVNO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCkRN-J. J. VIM
l. having Professionally seized the following
tlcles: Eight bales box stuff marked ID. NJ. Son.
one chest marked s. A. S. one box marble marked
p. D., for the payment of storage, charges, etc,
the owners of SAID property being unknown are
hereby ordered to come forward and claim said
articles within fifteen days from date they will
he sold under execution to pay said claim and
charges, etc.
ialR % fel s. ]. BAYERN. Constable
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-01-18
distances from Houston:
MAIN LINE.
The Temperature.

The thermometer at Louis Frigerio's,
follows: At 8 A. NJ, 100; at P NJ, $50; at
6P. NJ, 49o. Lowest point during the night
Of January It, 36o.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-01-18

A BAD Reconsideration Cucho, lad.
was shot last evening by another lad,
Frank Grevenig, in front of Jackson
square. The weapon was pistol
loaded with shot, and the two were close
together. Cucho was wounded in his face,
but not seriously. He was taken to Mr..
Llados drug store and properly attended
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-01-18
steamer SaladO SINK.

The steamer Salado, with 300 bales of
cotton, sunk on the fourteenth instant in
upper Red river, at Murphy's canal. 1t is
feared that the Salado will prove a total
loss.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-01-18

THEY WANT HIM.-Edward Thomas, an
escaped convict. is wanted. He is described
as being about the medium height, thirty
years old, stout built. with large eyes and
very black, besides being lame in the right
leg. He escaped from the Sheriff at Tree
Landing, parish of st. James, while on his
way to the Penitentiary on the steamboat
Natchez, on the thirteenth instant, and was
last seen walking down the road toward
this city. He is well known to the police,
and it is hoped that he will be shortly cap
tIred as there are enough scamps lying
around now uncOnvicted.