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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-16

ana city council shall have effect two DAYS
after publication in the official ionrnal of
the parish, OF after certified copies of them
are posted at three public places in said
town.
SEC. q. Be it further enacted, etc, That
no inconvenience may arise in the admin;s-
tration of the affairs of the city of Natcb;-
toches in consequence of failure or neglect
to-elect the municipal officers thereof, ii ia
hereby declared that all officers elected
under tins act shall remain until their sue
cessOrs are duly elected and qualified.
SEC y, BE it further enacted, etc, That
TINS act shall take effect from and after its
passage, and the officers elected under the
former charter shall hold their offices until
the first Monday in NAV, A. d. one thou-
sand eight hundred and seventv-tVo. or
uhtlI their successors shall have been duly
eIected and qualified. and the clerk of the
court shall order an election under this act
as soon as the same is promulgated. and the
ohcels elected at said election shall enter
upon me discharge of their duties on the
Hrsb MONDAY OF May, one thousand eight
hundred and seventy two, OF as soon here
after as they may qualify; provided, that if
any ohcer elected shall refuse or fail to
qualify within thirty days from the date of
his election, the office for which he was
elected shall be deemed vacant, and a new
election to I'LL such vacancy shall be ordered
Of this act.
SEC. %. Be it further enacted, ETC., That
the right OF appeal shall exist in all cases
where fixed penalties and forfeitures shall
be decreed under the provisions of this
act, to the parish court of the parish of
NatChitoches in the manner and under the
same formalities as in the cases of appeal,
and such appeals shall be tried in prefer
ence to appeals in ordinary cases.
SEC. "a. Be it further enacted etc, That
all laws or parts of laws in conflict with
this act, and on the same subject matter,
except the general laws of the State rela-
tive to municipal corporations, be and the
same are hereby repealed,
(Signed) 0. II. BREWSTER,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
(Signed) P. B. S. PINCHBACK,
Lieutenant Governor and President of the
Senate.
Approved July S, 1872.
(SignedJ H. &. WARMOTH,
Governor of the State of Louisiana.
A true copy:
+. j. HEBRON,
Secretary of State.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-16
StOn the Intnrcsr.

Daniel Webster once dined with an
Old Boston merchant, and when they came
to the wine, dusty old bottle was care
fully decanted by Peter and passed to the
host. Taking the bottle be poured out Mr..
Hebster's glass and handed il to him. Then
pouring out another for himself, he held il
to the light and said:
How do you like it, Mr. Webster ~
Il think it a fine specimen Of old port"
me " said the host
surely not said Mr. Webster. Il onlv
know that it is excellent"
wen, now can tell YOU, for mazda a
careful estimate the other dsv Vbo, 7
add the interest to the first price, I FIR fnd
that II cost me the sum of Just one dollar
and twenty cents per glass"
Good gracious you don't say so /" said
Mr.. Webster; and then draining his glass
hastily, he presented it again with the re-.
mark: Fill up again as quick as you can.
for l want to stop that COMPOUNDED in,
terest"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-16
No. so.
AN ACT

AN AL
Relative to dispensing with the publication
Of legal and judicial advertisements in
the French language in the parish OF
NatchitOChes.
SECTION l. Be it enacted by the Senate
and House of Representatives of the State
of Louisiana in General Assembly convened,
That the publication of all legal and Judi
cial advertisements in the French language
in the parish of Natchitoches be dispensed
with, unless otherwise directed by the par
ties litigant, and it shall be lawful that all
legal and judicial advertisements be pub
lished in the English language only in said
parish Of NatChitOches, unless otherwise
directed by the parties litgant.
SEC. ,. Be it further enacted, etc., That
all laws contrary to or inconsistent with
this act be and the same are hereby re-
pealed.
SEC. g. Be it further enacted, etc, That
this act shall take effect from and after its
passage.
(Signed) O.. H. BREWSTER.
Speaker of the House Of Representatives.
(Signed) p. B. S. PINCHBACK,
Lieutenant Governor and President of the
Senate.
Approved May Is, 1879.
(Signed) II. G. WARMOTH,
Governor of the State of louisiana
A true copy:
+. j. HERON,
Secretary of State
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-16
No. 81.
AN ACT

To incorporate the Springfield and Blood
River Railroad Company, Livingston par
ish, State of Louisiana.
SECTION l. Be it enacted bv the Senate
and House of Representatives of the State of
Louisiana in General Assembly convened
That Peter II. Kemp, Thomas Benton KemD
and Simpson Kemp, and their associates
and successors, are hereby created q body
corporate under the style and title Of
the Springfield and Blood River Railroad
Company, and under such name they shall
have common seal, sue and be sued,
plead and be implicated, and possess all and
severally the rights, powers, privileges and
incidents belonging to similar corporations
by the laws of Louisiana; and this charter
shall remain in force for the period of TWEEN
ty-hve years from and after the passagS of
this act.
SEC. ?. Be 1t further enacted, etc, Than.
the said company are hereby authorized
and empowered today out, locate, conTuct,
equip and thereafter own. maintain and en-
JOY railroad from Springfield to Blood
river in Livingston parish, Louisiana, by
such route as the company may deem most
direct and practicable.
SEC. 3. BE it further enacted, etc, That
for the purposes herein set forth said com
pany shall have the right of way to the dis
tance of fifty feet on each side Of the outer
line of said railroad belonging to the State
of Louisiana, and it shall acquire right OF
way through private land by gift or by ex-
preparation as provided by law.
SEC. a. Be it further enacted, ETC., That
this act shall take effect from and after its
passage.
(Signedl o. II. BREWSTER,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
(Signed) P. b. S. PINCHBACK,
Lieutenant Governor and President of the
Senate.
Approved May 4, 1872.
(Signed) H. c. WARMOTH,
Governor of the State Of Louisiana
A true copy:
+. j. HEBRON,
Secretary of State
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-16
No. 20.
AN ACT
Secretary Of State.

AN ANTG
For the relief OF the heirs of the late J II.
Wisner Sheriff of Ouachita parish, and
for the relief of his deputy, Henry G.
DObsOn.
WHEREAS, His Excellency II. c. War
moth, Governor of the State of Louisiana,
did, on the twenty-second day Of July,
eighteen hundred and siXty-nine, cause to
be published his proclamation Offering a re-
ward of one thousand dollars for the ar
rest and conviction of one 7. b. Beavers,
charged with the crime of murder; and
Whereas, j. II. Wisner sherffOf Ouachita
parish, and his deputy, Henry G. DObson,
did arrest the said I. b. Beavers after in
curing much trouble and expense; and
Whereas, The said Beavers, after an eX-
animation before the Hon. Robert Raw,
parish judge of Ouachita parish, was com
mitted to Jail on the charge of murder; and
Whereas, The said Jail was soon after
broken open, the sheriff and one OF the
principal witnesses in. the Beavers case
were murdered, and the said. T. b. Beavers
rescued from Jail by mob of unknown
men; therefore
SECTION !. Be it enacted by the Senate
and House of Representatives of the State
of Louisiana in General Assembly convened,
That the sum of one thousand dollars be
and is hereby appropriated out of any
money in the treasury not otherwise APP
prOpriated, for the purpose of reimbursing
and compensating the heirs and legal rep
resentatives of j. Fl. Wisncr and his deputy,
II. @. DObsOn.
SEC. 2. Be it further enacted, etc, That
this act shall take effect and be in force
from and after its passage.
(SIgned) o. II. BREWSTER,
Speaker of. the House of Representatives.
(Signed) Z. Is. $. PINCHBACK,
Lieutenant Governor and President of the
Senate.
Approved May Is, 1872.
(Signed) H. G. WARMOTH,
Governor Of the State Of Louisiana.
A true copy:
+. J. HEBRON,
Secretary Of State.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-16
LAWS OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY.
AN ACT

No. So.
To incorporate the St. Paul Methodist
Episcopal Church Association of ShreYe-
port, Louisiana.
SECTION l. Be it enacted by the Senate
and House Of Representatives of the State
Of Louisiana in General Assembly con-
vened, That Samuel Armstead, Peter John
son, Abraham Mitchell, John Walker, Viii
liam Harper, HaTtwell Swanson and Moses
Sterritt, be and the same are declared a
body corporate and polite, under the
name and style of the st. Paul Methodist
Episcopal Church Association of Shreve-
port, Louisiana, where the company to be
known as the st. Paul Methodist Episcopal
Church Association will be domiciliated.
SEC. 2 Be it further enacted, etc, That
said company shall be capable in law to
purchase, receive, hold, lease, sell, and
otherwise acquire or ALLEVIATE real or per-
sOnal estate; shall have a common seal, and
may break or alter the same at will; and
by said corporate name may sue and be
sued; provided that the lands so held or
and benefit OF said st. Paul Methodist Epis-
cOpal Church Association of Shreveport,
Louisiana.
SEC. 3. Be it further enacted, etc, That
the affairs of said association shall be man
aged By the board of trustees, the afore-
b6s5u lUCOfpOfdJOTS 10 constitute Jle BOARD
Of trustees for the first year and until their
successors are chosen, which shall be done
annually on the first Monday in May, or as
soon thereafter as practicable, by the mem
Ders in good standing of said st. Paul
Methodist Episcopal Church Association.
SEC. 4. Be it further enacted, etc, That
the board Of trustees be invested with
power, as it is hereby made part of its
duty, to pass such bylaws from time to
time as may be necessary for the proper
government of said association.
SEC. 5. Be it further enacted, etc, That
this act shall take effect and be in force from
and after its passage.
(Signed) o. II. BREWSTER,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
(Signed) p. b. S. PINCHBACK,
Lieutenant Governor and President of the
Senate.
Approved July /, 1872.
(Signed) II. G. WARMOTH,
Governor of the State Of Louisiana.
A true copy:
+. j. HEBRON,
Secretary of State.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-16

the term, and the court shall proceed. Ju
ries drawn for the first term of court under
this act shall be legal, without regard to the
time when drawn, If in other respects legal.
SEC. 5. Be it further enacted, etc, That
all laws or parts of laws conflicting with
this act are hereby repealed so lar as they
conflict, and that this act shall take effect
from and after its passage.
(Signed) D. H. BREWSTER,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
(Signed) P. B. S. PINCHBACK.
Lieutenant Governor and President of the
Senate.
Approved June IA, 1872.
CSigned) II. G. WARMOTH,
Governor Of the State OF Louisiana.
A true copy:
+. j. HEBRON.
Secretary Of State.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-16

directors shall cause the same to be equally
divided among the members of the assOcia-
ton, and shall lay the plan of distribution
thereof before quarterly or special meet
ing, duly announced, in order that the plan
may be ratified and carried into effect, or
such other substituted as may seem best to
the association.
SEC. Z. Be it further enacted, etc, That
this act shall take effect from and after its
passage.
(Signed) o. II. BREWSTER,
Speaker Of the House Of Representatives.
(Signed) P. B. S. PINCHBACK,
Lieutenant Governor and President of the
Senate.
Approved April %, 1872.
(Signedl H. C. WARMOTH.
Governor Of the State Of Louisiana.
A true copy:
+. J. HERON,
Secretary of State.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-16
No. ~.


Making Shrove Tuesday, or Mardi- Gras, a
legal holiday
. SECTION l. Be it enacted by the Senate
and House of Representatives of the State
of Louisiana in General Assembly con-
vened, That the day known as ShrOve
Tuesday, or Mardi-Gras, be and is hereby
declared legal holiday throughout the
State of louisiana
SEC. 2. Be it further enacted, etc, That
this act shall take effect from and after its
passage.
(Signedl o. II. BREWSTER,
Speaker Of the House of Representatives
(Signed) p. b. ). PINCHBACK,
Lieutenant Governor and President of the
Senate.
Approved April %, 1872.
(Signed) Fl. G WARMOTH.
Governor of the State of Louisiana.
A true copy,
+. j. HEBRON,
Secretary OF State.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-16

great scandal has occurred at ladies'
swimming establishment near London. 1t
was fully attended, when one of the
ladies slipped backward and fell from a
considerable height into the wafer, utterino
at the instant of her descent An irrenTessie,
BILE and magnificent oath. This fact led to
the discovery that the lady was none other
than young man Of distinguished fam
lily. he was taken before the commissarv
OF police, and escaped with the meager
punishment of severe admonition IL
says lac doesn't need the admonition, and
ne reserves his discoveries for quiet remem-
branCe on duh days, when be wants some.
thing lively to think of
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-16
No. =.
JOINT REsOLUTfOH

JOINT RESOLUTION
Relative to the removal of a duty from rice
by the Congress of the United States,
and instructing our Senators and Repre-
sentatiVes relative thereto.
WHEREAS, The Congress Of the United
States OF America are contemplating. in
the readjusting Of the national tariff, to re-
move tax or duty from rice, which pct
materially affects one Of the largest pro
ductlye interests Of our State, and Jther-
wise fails in the first duty of a government
IN the protection Of its material interests,
by the enforcement Of health revenue
laws IN the interest Of protecton to Amer
lcan industry; therefore,
Be it resolved by the Sey.te and House
OF Representatives of the state of LOuisi-
ana in General Assembl- convened, That,
Assembly thereof t.,sSI It 3uId be an unjust
measure and against, sound public policy
Tor the Congress o 5a AM, T3ltea states Of
at this time IN .ew Of the large national
debt, and tie JPfs55iDg condition Of the
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-16

~ Girls. says: "a poor, destitute woman IL
New York, who had never been to a theatra
N all her life, thought she would 90. Sn
she went to the various managers and Al.
bAed Tor pass. She called on Booth. bur
booth wouldn't pass her. She applied tn
nallacb, and Wallack wouldn't pass her
Wood, and he wouldn't mass her e.
finally she went on The Bcwrry, and Tom
Pastor" ~ anu 1 ou.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-16

Received in the office of Secretary of
State August 6, 1872
The foregoing act having been presented
to the Governor of the State of Louisiana
for his approval, and not having beer
returned by him to the house Of the General
Assembly in which it originated within the
time prescribed by the constitution of the
State Of Louisiana, has become law with
out his approval.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-16

The foregoing act, received at my office
July l, 1872, having been presented to the
Governor Of the State of LOuisina for his
approval, and not having been returned by
him to the house of the General Assembly
in which it originated within the time pre-
scribed by the constitution of the State of
Louisiana, has become law without his
approval.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-16

To incorporate the city Of Natchitoches,
and provide for the government Of the
same.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-16

For the relief OF the heirs of the late ] H.
Wisner, Sheriff of Ouachita parish, and
for the relief of his deputy, Henry G..
DObsOn,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-16

AAEhhONy
Secretary of State.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-16
Nose
AN ACT

To incorporate the Young Mems Christian
Association of New Orleans, and to ex-
empt the property of the same from taxa
ton
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-16

To incorporate the Springfield and Blood
River Railroad Company, Livingston par
ish, State of Louisiana.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-05-22
NUMBER A.
nothing whatever which could not
be as well done by individuals.
i Brooklyn Guardian.

AN IMPORTANT ACT.-The following
important act is promulgated in the
official journal: 90
AN ACT to amend Art, G4i OF the Code
of Practice.
Sec. l. Be IL enacted by the Senate
and House of Representatives of the
STATE of Louisiana, in General assembly
concened. That Art. Ga of Clio Code
of Practice be amended so rs to cor
respond with Art. 1892 of the Civil
Code and so as to read as follows: The
Sheriff cannot seize the linen and
clothes belonging to the debtor OF his
wife nor his bed, nor those of his
family; nor his arms and military nc
coutrements nor the tools and instru-
ments and books necessary for theex-
ereise of tie calling, trade OF profes
sion by which he makes a living; nor
shall he in any case seize the rights of
personal servitude, of use and habita-
tion,. of usufruct. to the estate of a
minor child nor the income of dotal
property; nor money duo for the
salary of an officer; nor wages T. nor
reoompense for personal services; nor
house or kitchen furniture to the value
of six hundred dollars. 7.,fus I'll
iarg az j. O. Il. BREWSTER, asin
Speaker Of the House of Representa-
tiyes. ~ p. Il. s. PINCHBACK,z
Lieutenant Governor and President of
the Senate. 2 IL. G. WARIoTH.
Governor of the State of Louisiana.
.g a true copy3 ioEi as.. y1Iis ,.a;I
.lfH T. j.. HERRoN,af .sb .; .ais
Secretary of State,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-05-22

.BtsAJ s'.'F a' ..|ita
On the bosom of the river, .i' 1860
Where the sun Embossed his CULVER, Z
Where the starlight streamed forever
Sailed vessel light and free. r'.-
Morning dew-diops hung like mama
On the bright folds other banner,
While the zcpIlyTs rose to fan her ~
Softly to the radiant sea- - ~ 81
At her PROV q pilot beaming
In the flush of youth stood dreaming,
And he was all glorious seeming h.
Like an angel from above.
Through his hair the breezes sported,
And as on the way he tloated,, IN.
Oft that pilot, anGe1-throated,
~ Warbled lays Of hope and love. 2!
Through those locks so brightly flowing
Buds Of laurel bloom were blowing, !
And his hands anon were throwing
Music from Tyre of gold;
Swifter down the stream he glided, so
Soft the purple waves divided, ,es 4g,a
And rainbow arch abided
On his canvass snowy fold.
Anxious hearts with fond devotion
Watched him sailing to the ocean,
Praying that no wild comm otion 2 I III.
Midst the elements might rise; !,
And he seemed some. young. Apollo,
Charming summer winds tofollow, ( (
While the water-tiags carolla ~ 49,.
Irembied to its music signs.
10 70 a}Ft.s ,fs-i',.' "I4; @-s
But these purple waves. enchanted,
Rolled beside a city haunted
By an awful spell, that darmted s-'s-
Livery confer to her shore. \ -t,s
Night shades rank, the air encuinber6d
And pale marble statues numbered, -
49, Awoke TO life no more ili3ssf -.
There rushed with lightning 1uicknesi
DER his face mortal sickness,
And the dews in fearful thickness
Gathered DER his temples fair.
And there swept a dying murmur ia.
Through the lovely Southern summer
AS the beauteous pilot conner ga coy
Persisted by that city there. p 9aag
Still rolls on that radiant river, 80
And the sun unbinds his CULVER .98.oss %
Der the starlight streams forever ,,t4
non its bosom as before;
But thatVessel's rainbow banner
Greets no more the gay savanna H.
And that pilots lutte drops mamma
On the purple waves no more.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-05-22
WOODS HOUSEHOLD MAGAZINE

TIME Tenth volume Of WOODS
4 HOUSEHOLD Magazine begins
with January, 1872. Its. regular con
tributors include Horace Greeley, Gail
Hamilton Thos. X. Beecher. DIR. 'Dio
Lewis, DR.. W. w. Hall, James Parton.
etc. Hnriet Beecher Stowe, -"Brick,,
,Pomaroy, John Ct. SAKE, Major Gener-
al Hilnatriek,1 Petroleum ". eNashby,
write for it occasionally. Terms. One
Dollar year. Tn clubbing, three frstr
class periodicals are given for the
iprice of one of them. Thetmost liberal
Premium List ever published. No pc
riodical is more frequently or favora-
by mentioned bt the press. "Wood's
Household Magazine is one OF the mon
uments of business enterprise which
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Journal. philadelphia. Pa, J. cit has
been.inlproEipg ever since Tslknew 1T
"a good criterion for the future
TCourier, New Market, Canada. sit is
q marvel of cheapness and frst-class
quality combined."-TNew York Times
Specimen copy sent free to any address.
S. S. WOOD 81 CO.,
Newburgh, \. y.
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q Healthy Digestion.

Life is rendered miserable when the
digestive organs are impaired. Food
becomes repulsiye; the, body emacia-
ted the mind depressed, and melaa-
cho!y broods over you. TUTT's vEGE-
TABLE LIVER Pills is the remedy for
these evils they produce sound diges-
ton; Greater good appetite, impart
refreshing sleep and cheerfulness Of
mind. i.iir jst9;! tsi tIer gs
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1872-05-22

TEARTH AND HOME, ISSUED
LII every week, is ono of the most
beautiful Journals in the world. 1t
has twenty large pages, and single
vo'nmc contains about $4,000 worth
of splendid engravings, finely printed,
and Of a highly pleasing and instruc-
tive character. 1t has, also, q, vast
amount of the choicest reading, care
fully prepared, and full OF instruction.
With q moderate amount of rural in
formation for the FARM AND GAR
DEN, it contains excellent Editorials
on the various topics Of the day, which
give the reader practical and useful in
formation. Hearth and Home has q
most capital HOUSEHOLD DEPART
MENT, which will delight aud greatly
aid every Housekeeper. The chill
DREN'S DEPARTMENT. edited by
Mrs. Mary E. Dodge, with many AS
sistants, is Of surprising interest to all
the little people. Tho NEWS De-
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world, so as TO make the reader iintelli-
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F. raWe envy neither the men or
women who cannot speak to a fel-
low-creatue ont Of their own circle,
nor to nybody without the formal
ity ofan Introduction. There isl ii, no
computing the amount Of profit as
We IL a s. apl easure zsu ch
persons Sc by hedging them
selves in with this,b STUPID
fence Of fastidiousness.s We haze
always found more of this feeling
among persons who were touchy on
rtheir social position, than among
those selfTespecting, persons who.
thought nothing about it. A great
deal. Of intelligence is floating
round the world without being la
beled, and those men or women
who have the good sense to. srecog-
nize this fact and act upon it, not
only areedncating themselves, but
comforting that pleasure which we
are all bound By the common ties
Pof Humanity to exchange with each
other. It seems to US that it is on
rs the snob and nretender who.
takes a different view of this ques-
ton Exchange. A'''.