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New Orleans Republican., 1872-05-07
VIOLATING OUR OWN LAWS,

The agents Of the United States sold
arms to the agents Of France while the
latter power was at war with Prussia. This
was a violation of international law and
its effect might have been to involve the
United States in a serious complication
with our friends, the Prussians Senator
Schurz demanded an explanation of this
unlawful proceeding, as he was in duty
bound to do, not to satisfy Germany, but
to protect our own honor and good faith.
He did not charge the President with any
completely in the business, but laid the
blame where it belonged, upon a subor-
dinate officer of the government. By
some strange mistake, or from some in
nate consciousness of guilt, the friends of
the administration, instead Of dismissing
the officer who made the sale, at first de-
MED the truth Of the charge and then
confessed and assumed the entire respon-
sibility of the transaction. And by a still
greater mistake they defend the admins
tration by insisting that the Senator who
has brought this illegalac to the attention
Of Congress performed that duty in the
interest Of a foreign government. This is
a plea that the American people will not
sustain. It is our duty to correct our own
abuses. If one Of our officers commits
an act that is not only unlawful, but that is
calculated to involve us il trouble with
those who are friendly toward US, the voice
Of reason, honor and policy all insist
that he should be first indicted, tried, con-
victed and punished by ourselves, in order
to demonstrate that our government had
no part in the wicked transaction. This
was what Senators Sumner and Schurz at
tempted in seeking to have the sale Of
arms to the French investigated Their
! design was to make instant showing to the
Germans that if any American officer had
done IN his own interest, what the neu-
trality Of the American people forbade him
to do, the American government would at
once dismiss such officer from its service
The administration did not indorse this
statesmanlike endeavor, but weakly evadad
the issue by first denying the transaction.
and then, when it could no longer denv
by attempting to silence the men who
we're engaged in bringing it to light.
There have been too many arraignments in
New Orleans Republican., 1872-05-07

than to the other. The State derives the
same benefit from each, and both enioy
the same, and no more, right to its protec-
ton.
If the position of the tax resigters is cor
rect assuredly this position of the renters
Is tenable. Their theory subverts all law,
ana strikes at the foundation of society,
and produces anarchy. In condition Of
anarchy there is no title to property;
everything is free, and possession IS the
only criterion Of ownership. The poor
man can then pick and choose from the
rich mans possessions, and he is right in
doing it. The citizen can not in justice
say to the State, you must protect me in
my property, but will give you no equiva-
lent There would be nothing mutual or
fair in that In such a condition all
things are common. Let him take who
has the power, and let him keep who can.
For every tax resister there should be a
free renter. The landlord can not appeal
to the law to dispossess his non-paying
tenant, when he himself disregards the
same law in refusing rent to the govern
ment. It is a well understood principle
Of law that no man can take advantage Of
his own wrong. A tax receipt is an essen
tial ingredient to a clear title. Until the
title is good, the claimer Of property has
no right to it. If he does not own prop
erty how can he dispose Of it, either in
rental or sale.
The position IS good: a prompt pay
ment Of taxes, OF free rent.
New Orleans Republican., 1872-05-07

Mrs. Daniel BoIcb, of Brunswick, Schuyl-
kill county, Pennsylvania, died last week.
In her lifetime she weighed AS pounds. If
ever the tomb wherein her friends recently
saw her quietly inferred shall ope its marble
Jaws to cast lrer up, it must open them more
than eight feet, for that was the size Of her
oofiu
New Orleans Republican., 1872-05-07

Mr.. L. 7. Delassize, Administrator of
Waterworlzs and Public Buildings, has re
turned from Cincinnati, fully impressed
with the belief that Greeley and Brown
will be triumphantly elected.
New Orleans Republican., 1872-05-07

The State board of harbOr commissioners
announce a reduction of harbor dues,
wharfage and docl1age in San Francisco by
One-half, as recommended by the Chamber
of Commerce Now let New Orleans, which
was next to San Francisco in extravagant
wharf charges, make a similar reduction.
New Orleans Republican., 1872-05-07

"Where is Downing's letter y asks the
Citizens Guard. We answer that it was
published in the REPUBLICAN of April 20,
and that the original manuscript will be on
exhibition in the Exposition art gallery.
New Orleans Republican., 1872-05-07

Thanks to Hon c. c. Cole, Of the United
States House of Representatives, for the
speech of Hon. James Harlan, Of Iowa, in
the Senate, on the sale of arms to French
agents and alleged customhOuse frauds.
New Orleans Republican., 1872-05-07

When Mr.. Voorhees, says that the ''or-
ganization and principles Of the Demo-
cratic party should be maintained at all
hazards, does he not intend that the
principal accent Of the reader must be
laid upon the word organization ?" All
the principles of the Democratic party can
be found in the Greeley and Brown plat
form. All its prejudices are left to the
Organization" that Mr. Voorhees, is
anxious to maintain.
New Orleans Republican., 1872-05-07
BUSINESS CHANGES

A9SSOLJTlON OF PARTNERS
- BY common consent the partneTsI1i,, 80: -
lore eAls4ng between the undersigned iinder tbs
ad n@df "IH NJ style OF G. H. Mouton 4 Co. has bee1
o++, O." 70 uIssoFed The prOcuratiOn or mower Of
q II ITS gwen to Mr. George Darby bv the safT
II ~ H. III @Iout0n Co. is hereby revoked ana carCeI
& "a ana T. H. Moutou is charged with tLa 7i,+II.3
Ion OF the affairs of said partnership ~ '-1'-
VALERY coco
Na7,- OIL. 80, 49, C. H. MOUTON
''--s' Il pm - 1o'= &p50 I'm
New Orleans Republican., 1872-05-07
el is said to be exception

Victor Emanuel is said to be exception
ally gifted in the matter ofpubic speaking
cure is reported to have been offered him by
a distinguished American traveller as an in
ducement to stump the Western States tor
Grant
New Orleans Republican., 1872-05-07

OF the 357 electoral votes to be cast in!the
coming Presidential election, New England
and the Middle States will have 100: the
Western States, IO2; the Pacific States, u,
and the Southern States, l34.
New Orleans Republican., 1872-05-07

In Paris it Is the fashion to be married at
night, and the correct thing to be joined in
the holy bonds at midnight. After that
comes the reception by the BRIDES father
New Orleans Republican., 1872-05-07

A. B. Mullett, Esq, supervising architect
of the United States, is in the city Mr..
Mullett has many friends who will be glad
to welcome him and extend the hOspitalities
of New Orleans to 50 genial a gentleman.
And it is to be hoped he will complete his
preparations for finishing or ridding us of
that big eye-sore on Canal street before he
Iaportu
New Orleans Republican., 1872-05-07

On Saturday next, at one o'clock, the
members Of the Republican State Central
Committee are requested to assemble at
their rooms No. l6 Dryades street. a full
attendance is specially desired. See Presi-
dent Pinchback's call.
New Orleans Republican., 1872-05-07

The latest case of collecting a large num-
Der of articles reported is that Of a person
in New Hampshire, who has secured up
ward of five hundred specimens of steel
mems
New Orleans Republican., 1872-05-07

this country in the interest of justice to
allow the cry Of policy to arrest the prose
cution of an offender. When we grow to
that point of demoralization that Senators
dare not investigate the conduct Of their
own officers, for fear that some fearful dis
repute may be made public to shame the
country, rascality will be privileged from
deDunciatiOn
New Orleans Republican., 1872-05-07

To show Gratz Browns popularity it is
only necessary to mention the gubernato-
rial vote of 1870: For Brown, l04,77I; for
mcclure, Al, l,9l7.
New Orleans Republican., 1872-05-07

Three steamers, intended for the Baltic
LlOyds line, are being built, to be called
respectively ThOrwaldsen, Ernst MOritz
Arndt, and George Washington.
New Orleans Republican., 1872-05-07

The first Russian newspaper was pub
lished over l6O years ago, under the special
patronage Of Peter the Great, one Of its
principal contributors.
New Orleans Republican., 1872-05-07

In some of the Western cities it is pro-
posed to put red glass in the street lanterns
to show the location of fre-alarm boxes,
and green glass to designate the position of
letter hOxes
New Orleans Republican., 1872-05-07

Eruption of Vesuvius at the Academy of
Music 1t is a fearfuIly thrilling exhibi-
ton. We advise everybody to see it.
New Orleans Republican., 1872-05-07

Mr.. Jacques de r. is now editor Of the
New Orleans Are,,ir, a paper published
weekly in French.
New Orleans Republican., 1872-05-07
INTEREST ON DEPOSITS.

INTEREST ON DEPOSITS.
CRESCENT CITY NATIONAL BANK OF NEW
ORLEANS.
From and after this date interest at the rate of
-FOUR PER CENT PER ANNUM win be allowed on
all deposits in this bank, payable on the first of
July and first Of January Of each year.
By order of the Board Of Directors.
New Orleans, April 5, 1872.
CHARLES FAURIE, Jr,
ape I'm Cashier,
New Orleans Republican., 1872-05-07

See advertisement of the last of the series
of parlor concerts to be given at Odd Eel
lows Hall tomorrow evening.
New Orleans Republican., 1872-05-07

A st. Louis woman is fastening to her
bier by drinking her hundred glasses of
lager per day.
New Orleans Republican., 1872-05-07

Messrs. Williams, Ruperti & Co., agents
of the steamer Saxonia, send us late Ham
burg papers.
New Orleans Republican., 1872-05-07

A Pittsburg woman who began twenty
seven suits for slander has brought up in
lunatic asylum.
New Orleans Republican., 1872-05-07

A Detroit baby has swallowed a brass
watch. 1t has stopped, and that creates
difficulty.
New Orleans Republican., 1872-05-07

Denver, Colorado, has captured twelve
nound trout, and rejoices greatly thereat
New Orleans Republican., 1872-05-07

M Green Monster" at the st. Charles
Theatre this evening.
New Orleans Republican., 1872-05-07

Passengers per steamship Saxonia from
Hamburg, via Havre and Havana, were as
follows: John Gratzner, wife, child and
servant, Carl Ulrich, c. Bruder, Albert
Catterfeld, August Quasi, w. Wagner Carl
Brodermann, Fanny Van Oss, William
Huler, Marie Schwering, Otto Nancke, )
Perry. L. Hirigaily, II. DurangOn, c. Ladre,
yere and wife, and two hundred and twelve
in the steerage.
New Orleans Republican., 1872-05-07
CIRCULAR.

STATE OF LOUISIANA
Office State Board of Education,
New Orleans, April l8, 1872. }
To Presidents of Boards of School Directors:
The Educational Convention called tor April 2j
in this city, has been postponed till MAY 49, 1872
to enable several prominent to be present
whose previous engagements prevent their attend
ance at an early date, viz: Hon. John Eaton, Jr
National Commissioner of Education, and other
leading educators OF this country.
Please notify at once your delegates of this
change of time.
Respectfully,
E. S. STODDARD
Superintendent Second Division;
J. B. CARTER,
Superintendent Sixth Division;
K. c. WYLY,
Superintendent Fifth Division;
apis my23 2D Committee of Arrangements
New Orleans Republican., 1872-05-07
NEW ORLEANS
NEW ORLEANS
CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC.
No. 80 Baronne Street,
Three and one,half blocks from Canal street. five
doors above the Piano House of P. werlin, &C
cessible from five car lines.

, This institution is conducted after the plan of
Ihe pest music schools of Europe. The Board of
lnstiuctlOn counts among its names the most sue
cessful teachers and artists OF the highest merit
and reputation. Admitted are beginners OF All
ages from seven years upward; also advanced
pupils who wish to perfect themselves either as
amateurs, teachers, or professional artists; and
those who wish to resume their studies after
long interruption.
Terms, payable in advance, as follows: For piano
or voice tOr ten weeks two lessons weekly Of two
hours each, S25. For theory Charmony and com,
PcsitiOn) organ, melOdeon violin vioIincelio baTD
dute,, guitar. either, for ten weeks two lessons
weekly, OF one nOuE each s Is. Reductions made
Visitors are invited to call and witness the
method OF teaching and the progress of the nurf1s
For references, circulars, particulars etc a6nIy
at the office, OF the President No 90 BaT6555nee
street, or by letter addressed PostOffice bo+ NJ
1895 New Orleans, Louisiana 'O4 w.
,e IHEOPHILUS MASAC
= President,
New Orleans Republican., 1872-05-07

Not a great while since a fat, joTial city
official, who is often to be seen peramOulat-
ing up and down the Ievee, was made the
bannv reeipient of a tine gold watch and
chain bv his admiring employees and more
recently they have further manifested their
affec+onate devotion by presenting HIM
horse and buggy This is all very well, but
the question arises, how Is it done! we
are largely favorable to adequately reward
ing faithful public servants, but the testi-
monials, we think, should come from their
constituents and not their employees. 1t
locks SO much Like you tickle me and III
tickle you"
New Orleans Republican., 1872-05-07

own officers, for fear that some fearful dis
repute may be made public to shame the
country, rascality will be privileged from
denunciation.
With what little sense or honesty the
Picayue is conducted can not better be
estimated than by referring to its efforts
to mislead the people into resisting the
payment Of taxes If the effort is made
it can not be concluded before the next
election, when, if the friends of the Plea
yle,,e succeed, that paper will necessarily
have to advise the resistants to withdraw
their opposition and submit to the de-
mand of the collector, for it certainly does
not intend to support men and then ad-
wise the public to pay them no taxes. If
the resistants quit the contest then they
will have to pay the costs Of court, and if
they do not they may expect to be abused
as a set OF obstinates by the Picaylme
The very demagogues who are urging the
taxpayers to resist the payment Of the as
sessment against their property, even to
the extremity of an appeal to the Supreme
Court Of the United States, are plotting to
be elected tax collectors and tax con-
sumers. And the Pjcayme, which pre-
tends to take great interest in the next
election, supports the idea that the gov
ernment Of the city and State are both un-
constitutional What sort of capacity
have the men who accept Of this stupidity?
Why any Democrat should want a bet
ter tariff platform than the one suggested
by Mr.. Greeley and adopted at Cincin-
natl, passes comprehension. If the peo-
pie can not declare what they want what
right have they to assume that they are
Democrats? When Mr.. Greeley says that
if the popular representatives Of the people
pass a free trade law, he will sign it; or if
they pass a protective tariff law, he will
sign that; or if they adost a medium
course and pass revenue tariff law, he
will sign that, he has agreed to do just
what the people want to do themselves,
which is the purest sort of Democracy
He does not propose to interfere with the
will Of the country by vetoing its demand,
but offers to submit to the will Of the ma
jority. A free trader could do no more,
a protectionist could do no more, a reve-
nue. reformer could do no more In fact,
this is Democracy exempIifed.
How many Of the men who propose to
resist the taxes because the government is
unconstitutional are preparing to run for
office? How many of the lawyers who
pretend that the government is unconsti-
tutional make their living before its illegal |
courts? How can citizen who says that
the government is unconstitutional appear
before a court that he ignores in the per- |
son Of an attorney who tells him that |
every thing is unconstitutional These |
parties had better take a trip to some eli
mate where a shattered constitution can
be restored by a temperature that is hotter
than it is in New Orleans.
New Orleans Republican., 1872-05-07

The Reformers in their address say that
Governor Warmoth IS the author of all
our woes. The Democrats in their ad-
dress say that the Reformars are a set Of
asses. We can not go back on the Demo-
cracy all the time. When the Reformers
disprove the assertion Of the Democrats we
shall then disproye theirs.
New Orleans Republican., 1872-05-07

The postmastero Washington, louisiana
Mr.. A. Millspaugh, notifies us that four
packages of The REPUBLICAN in succession
failed to reach that postotiice during
the week ending the twentieth ultimo
three packages failed IN succession during
the week ending the twenty-seventh ultimo,
and that on Tuesday evening, the thirtieth,
the package again failed to reach Wash
inpton. We cannot explain the cause. The
REPUBLICAN is deposited in the postottice
here promptly, and we have no reason to
srpnose that it is not promptly mailed.
New Orleans Republican., 1872-05-07
EDUCATIONAL.
MILITARY HIGH SCHOOL.

MILITARY HIGH SCHOOL,
l88 RACE STEET, head of Coliseum Place.
T. B. Edwards and Samuel HI. Lewis.
Principals.
VIII prepare pupils to enter the Louisiana State
University. or any other College in America. A
commercial and Primary Department attached.
Military discipline, with daily drill.
Circulars to be had at the School, OF at James A.
Greshams, % Camp street. au2O I0m
New Orleans Republican., 1872-05-07
lily as the only
l account of iJs
# all kinds are
tic Sewing Ma
" principle. A
made suits al
tYles, manufsc-
chines.
03 Canal street.
NOTICE.
MIRA MON,
Dealer in All Kinds of Furniture.

NUho g, IUI anu IU5 LHARIRES DIREEI, New u
leans.
Has constantly on hand an assortment of
Cottage Bedsteads Cextra make, with fOurinCh
postsj with teasters, s $l2
Solid Walnut Onefourth Marble Bureaus SO.
Solid Walnut Portable ArmOirs, with two draw
ers in bottom, 500.
Victoria Bedroom Sets, in Walnut, Mahogany and
Imitation Rosewood, ten pieces. l20.
Spring Mattresses made to order, S25 and $50.
ParlOr Sets in Walnut, Mahogany and Imitation
Rosewood, ten pieces, at very moderate prices.
Also an assortment of Looking Glasses at mOder-
te prices feIGl "
New Orleans Republican., 1872-05-07

RALLY! RALLY!
GRAND MASS MEETING.
A MASS MEETING
All persons favorable to the objects and principles
of the
REFORM PARTY OF LOUISIANA
VIII be Held
Wednesday Evening, May :, at seven
O'Clock,
PLACE D'ARNEs.
Formerly Congo square situated in the Second
District, on Rampant street, between st. Peter
and st. Ann streets.
II. N'Ogden, John G. Fleming
NJ Musson, Paul Fourchv.
George W. Dunbar, William A Bell
A. Cariere, Z. J. FOrstau
J. Buckncr. J. Aluige.
A Schneider, Omer Souiat,
R. L. MacmurdO Z. Carriere
John W Hincks lie. Glennv.
F. NJ ziegler, L. Christ,
L. c. LeBreton, Victor Meyer,
John Phelps, p. Laboufsge.
0. Cauiere John W. Labouisse
Ernest FOrstau E. Toby.
Thomas II. Kennedy Major Kennedy
J. S. Meilleur J. D. Hill
Henry NJ. Payne, James Freret.
New Orleans Republican., 1872-05-07

To consist of theatrical performances by the
Varieties Troupe, Miss CHARLOTTE THOMPSON
appearing and offering her services gratuitOusly
upon this occasion.
Admission to the theatre + reserved seats fifty
cents extra. To be had at the box Office of the
Theatre.
Ball tickets, + for gentlemen; ladies free But
lady admitted upon the dancing platform un.
accompanied by gentleman.
Tickets 20 be had at the principal jewelers.
stores, and at the principal hOtels also. at Mr.. j.
Greshams and other book stores. my5td
New Orleans Republican., 1872-05-07

The Citizens Guard wants Mr.. John G.
Fleming elected Mayor. Mr.. John G.
Fleming says the government is illegal
and unconstitutional This ends that
want, for no man can consistently accepta
position that he denies to have any legal
existence.
New Orleans Republican., 1872-05-07

Stocks and bOnds..................... lI4,G47 o.
Cash...................... I3OO85 81
City ofNew Orleans Ito pay coupons) 10000 %
Expenses. 1916 %
Taxes. l,l87 67- 9,8O3 GO
Total l.......................... s78o,88 g5
certify the above to be the true condition of the
bank this day.
JOHN S. WALTON,
my5 2p Cashier.
UNPRECEDENTED SUCCESS
OF THE
GROVER & BAKER
Sc WING HINE
Sixth Grand State Fair.
SEVEN OUT OF ELEVEN
First Premiums offered to Professionals for work
done on Sewing Machines were awarded, against
all competitors, to the GROVER < BAKER, as fol.
lows:
BEST INFANTS DRBSS-Embroidered
BEST GENTS DRESSING GOWN
BEST UNDEBSLBEvES.
BEST FINE SHIRT.
BEST ORNAMENTAL NEEDLEWORK.
BEST FIREMANS PARADE SHIRT.
BEST COLLAR AND CUFFS.
BEST LUBRICATING OIL FOR MACHINERY.
All First Premiums-NO Second Premiums
Counted.
J. H. GARDNER,
agent Grover L Baker Sewing Machine,
my43 3t2p Corner Canal and Dryades.
CANTON MATTINGS. ::
The undersigned have just received fresh
supply of
CANTON NATTINGS,
Of Every Variety,
Which will be offered at very low prices in quanti-
titles to suit purchasers.
The attention of wholesale buyers is solicited
D. H. HOLMES,
Nos. l55 Canal and Is Bourbon streets.
mv46t2p
GRAND REOPENING.
The undersigned would respect fully inform the
patrons and friends of the late firm of DAVIS K
JACKSON, that he can be found at their old stand,
No. 200 Poydras street, with the finest selection
Spring and Summer Clothing,
Gents Furnishing Goods,
and Hats.
ever offered in this market. Remember the o1d
place, No 200 POydras street.
myl Ct % D. DAVIS.
DUNBAR'S
WONDERFUL DISCOVERY.
Bethesda Mineral Water,
The acknowledged cure for Bright's Disease Dia.
Urinary Diseases. Sold at wholesale retail at No.
80 Magazine street, New Orleans
Address glass box 825.
mh26 Pm 2dp Sole southern Agent.
BARNES HOTEL,
MISSISS SIPPI CITY,
FORMERLY CONDUCTED BY J. D. MAYER < co.
This well known and popular summer resort will
be thoroughly renovated and put in complete order
and open to the public about the middle of Nav
under the sole control and management of Major
W. A. HURD and Colonel J. 0. NIXON APP I'm 2p
ITEMS ABOUT "THE TIMES.0
THE TIMES COOKING STOVE
Will save its cost in fuel in one year.
It will outlast any other, as it contains twice the
metal.
It viii cook meats and breads in shorter ime.
It will broil as well as a range.
And it is the cheapest stove in the market
HENRY PERRY,
Agent for the Times Cooking Stove,
mh9 1y 3t2p No. 1H Poydras street.
JOHN W. MADDEN,
STATIONER,
LITHOGRAPHER, JOB PRINTER.
AND
BLANK BOOK MANUFACTURER
Camp street, 80
Executes all orders with prOmptness and d =.
,atoh, "liu 30
New Orleans Republican., 1872-05-07
ENTERTAINMENT
VARIETIES THEATRE,
On the Evening of May ii, 1872,

LADIES' BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION
OF LOUISIANA,
For the purpose of completing the Confederate
Tomb in Greenwood Cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-03-25

STREET NoMENCLATURE.-W are far be-
hind the times with regard to the facilities
which we offer to enable strangers to find
their way about in our city without having
recourse to questioning men who are strsn-
gers to them, and in some cases may, prob
ably through simple care lessness, not dlrec'
the enq1irers rightly. Besides, the having
to hunt streets out is q waste Of time, aud
time is money, not only TO strangers who
come here on business. but also to thoae
who are requested to point out the desired
locations. Steps ought certainly to be ia.
ken so that "he Who runs may read" the
names of all our streets, For this purpose
the system of writing the names in trans
parvncy upon the glasses of the gas lamps
at the corners Of the streets is especially TO
be recommended, as by this means. the
names are made plainly visible ct night
when the lamps are lighted. But no matter
What method is suggested or adopted, the
fact remains the same, that we are behind
hand in this thing, which il is not 10 our
credit to have neglected so long. With q
view Of remedying this we would aug9est
that at least one gas lamp should be placed
at each intersection of all the principal
streets, with the names of the iuiersec.ed
streets plainly printed on the glass,s
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-03-25
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leadsehs. Try II. They ares arranted.