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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-14

A table showing the area Of the States
and Territories of the United States, and
the number of families and dwellings, Civ
ing the totals by States, has just been pre-
pared by the census office. The total area
Of the United States and Territories is
given as 3.603S44 square miles, and of the
States, 1884, AT. The number of persons
to the square mile Is 1910; for the States
alone 1921. The number of families for
the whole country is 7, 679, 1853, and persons
to each family, 80 In 1860 1t was 5.28 aud
in 1850, $50. The number Of dwellings for
the whole country is 7,0l2, 1913, and persons
to each dwelling were 5.47. In 1860 the
persons to each dwelling were 5.5i, and in
1850, 5.95. The largest State Texas has
an area of 273, 356 square miles, with 2.93
persons to each. The smallest State (RhOde
Island) has 1906 square miles, 1868 per
sons to each. Massachusetts has 1881 per-
sons to the square mile: Connecticut II3I5.
ard New Jersey 1881. No others have
over 100, and Onlyfiv others have %. In
only two or three Of the States the average
number of persons to family reaches 5l2,
and in only two or three it falls below IA.
In two or three States the number of per
sons to dwelling is fraction over six;
only in Nevada does it fall below four OF
the States, only California, Nevada and
Texas have an area of over 100000 square
T15lpa
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-14
Denth Of nEr. Colfsx, Mother.

SOUTH BEND, Ind. August l1.-Mrs. Mat
thews, mother of Vice President Colfax,
aged sixty-sevon years, died at halfpast
four o'clock this evening. The cancer that
has affected her for five or six years has
been very malignant. and more than once
the fatal signs Of approaching dissolution
have appeared but new remedies, sought
for by her family in every part of the Coun-
try, have kept its ravages at bay, and the
unweariness of her husband and family has
undoubtedly prolonged her life. Last win
ter however, she grew worse, and since her
return from Washington she has steadily
declined, suffering great agony much Of the
time. She will be long remembered at
Washington as having presided at her SON.
receptions during his Speakership, while he
was widOwer. She was then the life of
the social circle, brilliant in conversation
for one of her years, and universally be
loved and honOred. Her end was peaceful
and without much suffering.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-14
The standish Monument.

This monument, the first stone of which
was laid at Duxbury, Massachusetts, re
Gently, is intended to be ITO feet high, and
surmounted with bronze statue Of the re-
doubtable Puritan, twelve feet in height.
The rough stone for the backing Of the
foundation wall, is taken from a quarry
near at hand; the granite facings are fur
nished by different quarries in New Eng
land the United States donates the key
stone to the first arch, and the New England
States the six supporting stones Of.the arch.
All the counties in Massachusetts and each
military organization in the commonwealth
are to be represented by stones bearing ap.
propriate Inscriptions. The monument is
located on an eminenc6 called Captains
Hill, $50 feet high, and will, therefore, be
the most conspicuous landmark in that re-
gion.
Gallant old Miles Standish is a repre-
sentative character in the eventful early
history of Plymouth colony, and well de-
serves the posthumOus hon0rs now be-
slowed.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-14
The Rnrrnin vim Tom NIurphv.

The New York Tribune says the bargain
of the Democratic Senator O'Brien with
Tom Murphy. was in effect that in cOpsid-
Grafton of funds and places to be provided
O'Brlen and his friends, the latter was to
keep up the show of Democratic Organiza-
ton in this city, and send delegate to
Louisville to secure the nomination of a
Bourbon Democrat as a. excuse to obtain
appointment of additional inspectors Of
election in this city. The custOmhOuse
party claim that through Tweed's influence
over the police commissioners, the appoint
ment of inspectors can be made in the anti
Greeley interest, and thus the anticipated
majority for Greeley in New York county
can be reduced in counting SO as to give the
State to Grant. 1t is widely asserted that,
as part of the bargain with Tweed, i'm
munity from prosecution by the attorney
general, in both the civil and criminal suits
against him. is secured. 1t is well known
that though O'Brien run last fall as pre-
tended reformer, he has been in close and
corrupt alliance with the Tweed-Murphy
party in real estate speculatiOns, and that
at the election last year Tweed furnished
O'Brien with $l48OO0 to defeat Bradley.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-14
Battle-Ground of the Campaign.

This is a special to the st. Louis Rep1sd
GcaJ1:
NEW YORK, August IO-The Times to-
day makes the following significant admis-
sion:
"The great tIe-ground of the present
campaign is in the three States of New
York, Pennsylvania and Indiana. However
other States may go, the party which carries
two of these three States will, IN all prOba-
bility, elect its candidates. Considering this
fact, we desire to call the attention Of Re-
publicans and Republican managers to the
necessities of the situation. In the State of
New York, while we have a reasonable as
surance Of success, it is accompanied with
one imperative conditiOn-that of thorough,
vigorous and instant organization and I'M
ceasIng labor. Follow the splendid ex-
ample of Indiana, where the Republican
forces have been organized with military
precision and thOroughness."
1t thus appears the Times hrs paused
long enough in its vituperation to take a
rational survey of the electoral prObabili-
ties, and its note of alarm amounts to a cry
of terror Its demand for military precision
on the Grant side is considered pretty good.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-14
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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-14

BAD BoYs.-Officer Dupre, between one
and two o'clock yesterday morning, heard
an undue amount of oommotion in an old
house on Franklin street, between Girod
and Poydras streets, and entering discov-
cred number Of newsbOys, some hanging
up on the floor loosely, while others were
deep in the mysteries of gambling. Cards,
dice and money were abundant, in small
way, and there was sickening smell of to-
bacco smoke. The officer captured half
dozen of the young gamesters. 1t is said
that some low-lived grown swindlers fire.
quent the den, and rob the boys 'in a
hypothetical way"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-14
Summers Answer to Professor White.

WASHINGTON, August Il.-Senator Sum
ner has written letter addressed to A. ID.
White, ex-San Domingo commissioner, in
which he is surprised by Whites statement
that he had msrepresented the facts with
regard to Frederick Douglass. Sumner re-
peats that his allusiOn was to the exclusion
of Douglass from the common table OF the
mail packet, which exclusion he rebuked,
and that he said President Grant had care
fully omitted Frederick Douglass, who
was in Washington at the time, from the
dinner to the commissioners, and thus re-
peated the indignity. Sumner quotes the
statements of a Mr.. Green and James
Wardley (colOred) to show that Douglass
complained OF the neglect and felt it keenly.
Mr. Sumner adds that Douglass, at his
house, said he felt the Presidents neglect,
which was less excusable as he had gone to
San Domingo at the express invitation Of
the President, and on his return was in
suited on board the Potomac mail packet,
and that an investigation by the President
would have been proper rebuke to those
who had insUlted him.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-14
Gorornor Soon ON Cam.

The New York TorJGs correspondent at
Charleston. South Carolina, writes that
Governor Scott recently said to him that he
did not care if Greeley was elected; that he
(Scott) was not anxious about Grants cleo
tIon; that Grant had spoken Of his stealing,
but that he would soon make speech in
which he would state that when Grant was
elected to the Presidency he and his family
were all poor, and he tScottj and his family
could have bought them out.ten times over:
that now Grant and his family were all
rich and could buy HIM out ten times over,
and if he. had got his by stealing, lie would
like to know how Grant got rich.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-14

companies will try their skill at marksman-
ship for the elegant and rich silver water
cooler given as prize by Colonel Behan,
and now held by Captain Peck's company,
won by them at the last annual target ex-
cursion On Monday the boys will shoot
for the honor of wearing the beautiful gold
medals presented by those public spirited
merchants, Messrs. A. B. Griswold & Co.
and E. A. Tyler, Esq. On the evening of
the nineteenth the artillery will give their
second annual hop at the fine hotel of our
friends, Messrs Hurd & Nixon. The fol-
lowing morning the artillery will give up
pleasure and return to the stern realities of
life-business.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-14

The KNIFE.-Corporal Fretay informs
US that a difficulty occurred at halfpast
eight o'clock last evening, at the corner Of
Clouet and 'Dauphine streets, between two
young men. one Emile Davis, fourteen years
old, and the other V. Cenaran, eighteen
years Old in which Emile Davis was
stabbed with a sword cane in the abdomen
by V. Cenaran, who made his escape. The
wounded boy was carried to his residence,
No. 7l3 Craps street. DR.. Devron attended
him. but could not give his opinion as to the,
state Of the wound.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-14
CANCELLATION OF BOND.

STATE OF LOUISIANA
Executive Department, ,
New Orleans, July o, l372 )
WHEREAS. APPLICATION HAS BEEN MADE
w to me for the cancellation of the official bond
OF W H. Hire as coroner in and for the parish OF
Orleans, to wit bond dated April 9, 1904. in the
sum Of B25000, signed by ". II. Hire as principal
aud Alfred shaw John NcHugh, John Condor and
A. Schwa6 as sureJies, the said bond beng cOndi-
toned for the faithful performance by the said w
II. Hire of his duties as coroner aforesaid; notice
is hereby given to all persons interested in the
said bond, to file their objections to the CauCella-
ton thereof in writing, in the office of the Secre-
tary Of State, within ninety days after the last
publication hereof.
Given under my hand and the seal of the State
this sixth da~ OF July, A. D. 1872 and of the indie
pendence OF the United States the ninety-seventh,
H. C. WARM0TH.
b. the Governor.
z. J. HERROS.
Secretary of State. i've 3Gt
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-14
Local Intelligence.

AZ EX-DETECTIvE DETECTED-Cou'tteT-
feli Suite Bo,,ds.-Some time. ago, before
General Badger took charge of the Metro
pol;tan Police, little fellow, calling his
name J. F. Cunningham, was on the deJec-
tive force. A combination Of ugly circum-
stances induced him to leave New Orleans
and sever his connection with the police OF
t,,is drpartment, and his movements were
somewhat accelerated by certain sealed
documents which were held over his not
handsome head. For a few months he was
client. and it was supposed that he had
either reformed or retired into the tastness
Of some State temple. Unexpectedly he
was heard of in Mississippi, an assistant
United States marshal, performing extra
ordinary feats of detective duty but he
reformed too much. A horrible crime had
been committed in Central Mississippi, and
all efforts to ferret out the perpetrators
failed.
Cunningham, with lofty style, undertook
the task, but first demanded a fine fee, and
he induced the interested parties to "cOme
down" He soon after announced that he
had the murderers, and hired a scribe to
write a glowing notice for him in NIcks-
burg paper. But the gentlemen he accused
were perfectly innocent, and proved it.
Suspicion then pointed its finger at him,
but he somehow retained his position,
though he was closely watched. On the
tent! instant a small trunk, by express
from New York, addressed to his care, at
tracted the notice of officials. They were
50 certain that there was rascality in it
that they opened it, and it was well, for
their curiosity was rewarded by the sight
Of bundles OF State bonds, rank forgeries,
which, had they been disposed of, would
have given Mississippi's financial credit
severe shock. Cunningham lost his liberty
il d few moments after the trunk was
opened.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-14
CONTRACTORs, INTENTION.

Dds WILL BE RECEIVED AT THIS OFFICE
ID until II NJ, August 81, 1872, for the improve
ment of the TangpahOa and TChefuuCta rivers in
the State of Louisiana.
The work the TangipahOa will consist in
clearing the stream from its mouth to Wells Ferry
of all timber distractions to navigation, these
being in its bed and on its banks.
That on the TChefuncta will consist in the total
Bid will be opened August 81, 1872, at II NJ,
sharp. Bidders are invited to be present.
The government reserves the right to reject any
or all bids.
Information as to conditions, etc. furnished
upon application TO c. W. HOWELL,
Captain of Engineers United States Army
Address United States Engineers office, New Or.
leans Louisiana, pOstOtiCe lock box No. $50
New Orleans, Louisiana. iy3I
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-14

Glow much a peck for potatoes ?" asked
gentleman in market Monday morning
The price suited him. and he was about to
purchase, when a thought struck him.
"Wait a moment, my good woman" he
on Sunday" mo sir, they were not she
replied "but, to tell the truth, they grew
on Sunday"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-14
Rise, Fall, water mark
inches. inches. Ft. In
The river here is ten feet five inches be
low high water mark of 1871.
The remnerature.

The thermometer at Louis Frigerios,
No 50 Chartres street, yesterday stood as
follows: At 8 A. NJ, $50; at P. NJ, g3o; at
6 p. NJ, So. Lowest point during the
night of August -, 49,.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-14
OFFICIAL NOTICES.
MAYORALTE OF NEW ORLEANS, I
City Hall, August 10, 1872. 5
0VTT05'I
An ordinance relative to the negotiation of the

MATORALTE OF NEW ORLEANS,
City Hall August 10, 1872 5
mo Observation-Disclosures Series.l
An ordinance relative to the negotiation of the
new consolidated loan.
SscrIoy l. Be it ordained BY the Council of the
city of New Orleans That the Fiscal Agency of the
city, N it's negotiations for the new consolidated
loan in England, is authorized to guarantee to the
London agency, in il shall effect the taking OF
said loan to the extent of not less than &2OOO9O,
that it shall have the refusal OF the remainder OF
said loan to the extent and on the terBs that may
be determined, pursuant to the provisions of or
diuanCe No 1925 Administration series.
SEC. 2. Be it further ordained, etc. That the
said Fiscal Agency be empowered further to guar
antee that the city will not extend increase the
amount of said total loan beyond the amount of
e. 900 900 laid down in said ordinance during the
term of two years hereafter next ensuing; and that
it will not offer any portion of said loan for any
lower terms or price than shall be taken in said
first negotiation.
Adopted by the Council of the city of New Or
leans, August l3 1872
Coekrem, Shaw Delassize, Remck, Lewis,
WaliOn-6.
BENZ. F FLANDERS, Mayor.
A true copy:
- H. CoNqUEsT CLARKE, Secretary. aul4 It
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-14

THE FORSTER RANGERs.-NO club in the
Liberal procession, few nights ago, at
tracted more attention than this organiza-
ton of the young men Of the third ward.
It is a uniformed club, and has more than
a hundred members upon its rolls. The
next meeting of the club will be held this
evening at the clubroem, corner Of Girod
and Franklin streets.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-14

M r A MON,
DenIer In All Kinds of FurnyFlre.

Dehier In All hlnds OF FURNITURE
NOS. 80, IOl and 1N3 CHARITIES STREET, Now OF
leans,
Has constantly on hand an assortment OF
Cottage Bedsteads extra make whit Lr-lnOh
pOsts). with teasteTs, + II.
Solid Walnut OnefOurth Marble Bureaus B20
Solid Walnut Portable ArmOrs with two draw
ers in bottom, $50.
Victoria Bedroom Sets in Walnut Mahogany and
Imitation Rosewood ten pieces s l2O
Spring Mattresses made to order B25 and $50.
ParOT Sets, in Walnut, Mahogany and Imitation
Rosewood, ten pieces. at very moderate prices.
Also, an assortment Of Looking Glasses at medsr-
ate prices. feIO ~
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-14
TF'IIE TRANSCRIPT,
FFNtE TRANSCRIPT,
LIBERAL ORGAN,
Published at Washington, D. G.
For the Campaign ..............Fi Fifty Cent,


Let al who desire the success of the Liberal Re-
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1t has the choicest campaign matter, original
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some Of the best American writer's. Greeley and
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the winning side should subscribe for tho Wash
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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-14

Evidence accumulates that Tweed IS
throwing his influence for Grant, hoping to
make money out of it and secure amnesty
for himself, if Tom Murphy runs the gov
eminent for another term Of fouEyears.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-14
FOR SALE.

EOR SALE-CONTBNTS OF A PINE, WELL
L vent lated II tl next door to the National Hal
No. 294 POEdT8s street, near Liberty, well adapted
for halls dances etc. Contents soda shop and shoe
SHOPPING top counter. cake showcase EhelVln
lars, ice box, demlOLBs etc. together with shoe
shop with all the tools for making aud hitting and
large shoe showcase. sliding glass doors. Al IoL
so. Inquire at No, 294 Poydras street. auII JL'
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-14

A FORTY-DOLLAR Enthusiastically a
man. who is deficient in knowledge of
vain tricks, took a deck passage ticket on
az up-river steamboat He had not occupied
his open and capaciOus state-rO0m many
minutes when a espectable-loOking elderly
man greeted him in rather condescending
STYLE. and stated that he was in want Of
the services of some one to take care OF
his horse, which would soon be led on board
the boat Innocent was glad to take the
little job. Elderly gentleman was anxious
to see bis merchant to- make few more
purchases. Suddenly entering a store not
far from the levee, elderly queerly enough
remembered that he owed a small bill Of
50 there, and had only $40 with him.
Would Innocent be good enough to loan
lin forty or fifty dollars until he went up
to the bank and made draw
Innocent had $40 and pulled it out, and
he should have taken a long look at the
money. for his eyes would never more be
gladdened by sight of it. Elderly had
previously given Innocent two bits to pur-
chase a bucket with, as the horse would
need watering during the trip, Elderly ex-
pressing great anxiety for Innocent to re
turn to the store as soon as he had pur-
chased the bucket. The poor man did as
he was hidden, but when he returned the
Elderly had vanished, and mono knew Of
him. Forty dollars for wooden bucket
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-14

CRIMINAL COURT-In the case Of Jose
Manuel Pueira, who killed Antonio Coral
les last week on Toulouse street, Henry C..
CastelIanos, Esq, of counsel, has applied
for writ of habeas corpus to have the
accused admitted to bail.
e.. The writ was issued, to be returnable on
Thursday, the fifteenth, at ten o'clock
A. NJ.
Mrs Hawkins, charged with assault and
battery, was convicted, but recommended
to the mercy of the court.
The cases of William and Charles Smith,
charged with burglary, and Mary Williams,
charged with embezzlement, were con
tlnued
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-14
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERs.
Il

BOARD OF STATE TAX ASSESSORS OPPICR,
No 1877 Ora vier street,
Room No. 5 Cotton Exchange, {
New Orleans, August l. 1872. J
TIME TAXPAYERS OF THE CITY OF NEW OR
L leans are hereby notified that the assess
ments of State taxes for the year 1872 are com
pleted, and the books will be exposed until the
thirtv.frst day of August 1872 to correct errOne.
GUS assessments. JOHN W. SWORDS,
President Board of State Tax Assessors.
n. B.-The books of the Fifth District will be
exposed at the Courthouse in Algiern, for twenty
days and the remaining eleven days in August,
1872 at the office of the Board of State Assessors.
N. B.-Please bring last years tax receipts with
you.
aUl I'd JOHN W. SWORDS.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-14
sumption.

The mother of the Worrel sisters turned
every diamond presented to her daughters
into hard cash, aud purchased property on
Bay Ridge, Long Island, which has qua
drupled in value.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-14
JOHN W. SWORDS.
TO THE STATE TAX AND LICENSE
PAHERs, SECOND DISTRICT

OFFICE STATE TAX COLLECTOR
Second District
New Orleans, August l, 1872
NOTICE rs HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL PARTIES
IN concerned that after the fifteenth of August
all unpaid tax bills for 1871. and licenses of 1872
will be placed in the hands of the Attorney General
for collection. All those wishing to avoid damages
and costs are requested call and settle at once.
aul I5t L, E. LBMARIE, Collector
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-14
River Report,

The signal service of the United States
army reports, for the benefit of commerce,
the rise or fall of the rivers, at 3 P. NJ. yes
terday, as follows:
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-14

TwOne and strangely constructed loco
motives have recently been put in use at
Connellsyille, Pennsylvania, for regulating
purposes, or for making up trains. These
locomotives have bumpers on both. ends,
the tender is done away With. and water is
carried in a tank placed over the boiler.
The ireman's footboard is so made as to
hold sufficient fuel for several hours con
sumption.