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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-21
LOOK oUT FOR THEM.

People of New Orleans who pay FIVE
eIghths of the State taxes, see to it. In
pOverished people of the country parishes,
see to it. The holders of State bonds,
at home and abroad, see to it.
1t might be suggestively added see
to what See that the rotten hulks
OF a past political power don't cum
Der the way: see that the voice of the
people, chained down by those who do
none of the voting and all of the grOwl-
ing, and who are in the first rank to get
fat office, TO which their interest does not
entitle them, see to it that these public de-
mOralizers have no chance at the bellows,
no finger in the pie again. The State in
debtedness has not been increased one cent
by H. c. WarmOth. On the contrary, vii
lainy in the Legislature, by which the debt
could be increased, was killed off by the
S25,000,0 900 amendment, suggested by Gov
ernOr WarmOth, who has destroyed by his
veto more jobs than ever have passed. The
State debt is but 1913, 900, all told. See
to it. The State taxes are levied to pay the
interest of the bonded debt, and we say,
bully! We believe in paying debts-see to
it. The augmentation in the city debt has
been made by the rOse-wateTed Democrats
see to it. With the bad deeds of past adj
ministratiOns numbering the records, and
for which the present administration has to
pay-echO answers, see to it.
NJ. No. 2.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-21

We have received the first number Of the
TcyaS Free Press. published at Hearne,
Texas, Messrs. Garland 4 Dick proprietors.
William H. Garland, Jr., editor We copy
portion of the saLutatory:
In entering upon the editorial duties Of
this paper We fully realize the responsible
ties we assume. It is cur intention to per
form these duties, and to discharge these
responsibilities honestly and tearlessly:
with charity toward all, and malice to-
ward none" We will speak the truth re
gardless OF the consequences, exposing
fraud and corruption wherever discerned.
and cherishing Justice as our life. We
hope to become useful and popular by adj
vocating proper thoughts and correct prin-
ciples; b. fighting against vice, and in
favor of truth and virtue. We will not be
governed by prejudice, nor can we ever
become mere ya7sal5 to the vile triCksteTs
of the day.
In these Gavs Of revolutions. we can not
consent TO become a mere party organ.
We will move forward and progress on a
platform of our own, perfectly independent
Of all factions OF parties, CensUIlng when
ever we discover cause for blame, and
.praising where we think praise is due; be
ing controlled by oar own views OF right
and wrong, and the true interests OF the
people.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-21
nestructlre Fire in Opelon,ns.

The Opelousas Courier reports recent
fire there, and says:
About two o'clock Thursday morning
last a fire was discovered escaping from the
upper portion OF Bloch & Dupre's estab-
lisImcnt, corner of Maine and Bellevue
streets 1t was soon made evident that the
fire had gained considerable Roadway before
it was perceived. Immediately on the
alarm being given, Opelusas Fire Company
No ] and Hook and Ladder No, /, were
promptly on the scene, soon followed by
the little engine under charge OF our col
Ored citizens, all of whom done immense
service in preventing the spreading OF
the fire and in saving most OF the goods
from the lower story of the build
ing burned-the upper story being in
accessible when the fire was discOv-
cred. on account of the great Roadway
already made by the fire. The greater
portion of the stock of goods, and the
most valuable, was stored up stairs, ana
was consequently destroyed. There is now
left of that magnificent building, the
largest in our town or parish, but the four
naked walls, which, it is feared, can not be
of any service in rebuilding. The building
was Of brick covered with tire-prOOt slate
roof: was built by Mr.. Pandelly, one OF the
best architects Of New Orleans, III 1872
and cost, we believe, $4,000. The loss IN
goods amounts to about $4,000, partly
insured. The building is total loss
to Messrs. Bloch q Dupre, as it was
not insured. Oar fire department (the
fire company and hook and ladder
company deserve much credit for their
prompt and efficient services in preventing
the spreading OF the conhagratiOn; and it
required all their eXeTtiOns to save the adj
joining buildings from becoming ignited,
as there was but the width of the street
between the burning building and the
splendid frame building occupied by Mr..
Sol. Loed, that occupied by Mr.. d. ROos,
Mr.. William Dightly'S tin shop, and the
other adjoining buildings, Messrs. Prevosts,
Zweinerts,. etc, all of which required
continual stream OF water to be playad
upon them to prevent igniting. We should
not forget to mention the very efficient
services rendered by the cUlOTed men with
the little engine formerly belonging to
OpelOusas Fire Company No. l, on which
occasion they gave ample evidence Of
their competency Of doing good service
when needed.
There are many c0Biectures as to the
origin of the fire, but nothing positive can
be stated. The amount OF goods saved Is
variously estimated at $4,000 or $1,000.
Mcssrs. Bloch 4 DuDrR request us to
tender their most sincere thanks to the fire
department and citizens of OpeIousas gen
orally, for their valuable services and COUr-
agcous efforts 20 rescue their property from
destruction.
MesSrs. Bloch & Dupre have temporarily
opened an Office near the Courier.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-21
A Doubtful story.
IFrom the Galveston Bulletin.

From the Galveston Bulletin.
A boy OF some fourteen summers, giving
his name at Joseph Jordan. called on Us
yesterday morning and related a rather
marvellous story of having been captured
in June Of last year by party Of Indians
some twelve miles from San Antonio, and
that he had but just succeeded in making
his escape from the bloody savages. He
was he says, in company with a man
named Tom Wilson who was captured at
the some time, but who escaped the next
day. He was taken by the Indians to the
Rocky Mountains but accompanied them
on excursions into Mexico; when the white
boys, of which he reports fifty or sixty
with the Indians, were made to take part
in sundrv fights, lie made his escape two
weeks ago, also near San Antonio. Says
he was sent to the spring for water, but
there was no guard at the spring, and he
succeeded in making his escape; the In
dams followed him to near Tyler, when he
fell in with band of tame Indians, who
brought him to COTsiCana.
For as intelligent a boy as Jordan eVi-
IDENTIFY is. his story Is rather mixed, and his
geography decidedly bad, though he may
be speaking the exact truth, He said he
was born in Kinds county, Mississippi and
was trying to get back there. He had been
but two months away from home when
captured near San Antonio, as already dc
scribed.
In reply to interrogatories, he said the
band bv which he was captured was under
the leadership of Santauta and Big Tree
but was unable to tell what tribe they be-
lOnged to. He is a sharp boy, bat
knows too much at what has been going
on in the settlements to have spent the last
year or more in confinement with the wild
Indians
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-21
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

BOARD OF STATE TAX AssE,sozs' OFFICE,
No. l51 GIa7ier street.
Room No. 5 Cotton Exchange,
New Orleans. August l. 1872.
TIVE TAXPAYERS OF THE CITY or NEW Or
4 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
tlt-ty.flsr day Of August 1872, 30 correct CHROME
Gus assessments. JOHN ". SWORDS
President Board OF Stale Tax Assessors.
y B-The books of the Fifth District will he
exposed at the Courthouse, ia AlgieTT, for twenty
DAYS aud the remaining eleven days in August
Is72 at the Office Of the Board OF State AssT5sOr5
y. B.-Please bring last years tax receipts with
all ii JOHN ". SWORDS.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-21

premises. A short search unearthed the
fellow in a small rear building. When
searched at the stationhouse, a rope ladder
and an article used by burglars were found
on him. He gave his name as Fritz Dehl,
apparently a German. Before ne vas
taken from the dwelling on TerpsicEore
street he was seen to make a motion IS if
to throw something into vault.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-21
POUND NOTICES.

DEPARTMENT OF PoLrcE. ,
New Orleans, August q l572.
WAS BROUGHT TO THE FIRST DISTRICT
~ Pound, corner Of Lafayette and Locust
streets
one White and Red Spotted COW. branded &
T an right lip, and On right side Of ker back.
Which, il not claimed within i've days and the
expenses thereon paid, viii be sold at public auC
c.3l. e. sad pound, Oh Ne NDAI, August %, 1872 al
twelve o'clock ".
JAMES LEWIS, Administrator.
NJ. l4.-au2I I'd
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-21

The Do,}d0H Echo has the following about
an actress well known in this city: Miss
Edith Challis, well known actress IN Lon
don and New York. while travelling some
months since was very attentive to an cid
lady who fell i'll on the journey and subse-
uuentIy died. Last week Miss Challis was
greatly astonished at receiving a letter from
her executors to the effect that the kind
ness shown to the old lady had resulted in
her being remembered in her will to the
extent Of a clear two thousand a year for
life. In consequence of this she has retired
from the stage.-Ne1r YOrt Mail
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-21

UNDER SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES -
About two o'clock yesterday morning a
feminine voice was raised in residence on
Terpsichore street, between st. Charles and
Carondelet streets, calling for assistance.
Oaicer Perry responded, and was informed
that a thief was secreted some where on the
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-21

LIQUIDATING WATERwORKs CAsH.-Orer
Sersu Thousand Dollars EmJc=-lcd.-Six or
eight days ago Mr.. Delassize, Administrator
of WaterwOrks, became aware that Vincent
Roux cashier III the Dryades street office,
had left the city without taking any partic-
uIar trouble to leave his adieux. Several
circumstances served to create deep suspi-
ciou that the cashiers financial accounts
would not balance well. A moments inves-
t.gaton developed the deplorable fact that
$7IS7 We're uuaccounted for, and ROux's
bondsmen were notified. superintendent
Badgers assistance was called for, and it
was soon ascertained that accused had,
probably, gone to st. Landry parish. De
tectiye Dumas was instructed to shell the
woods in the vicinity Of Opelousas and
Washington, and he performed his work
satisfactorily, arriving here yesterday with
Nr, Roux. When arrested the defaulter
made no resistance, stating that the matter
was all right, and would be settled. He
was taken before Recorder HOughtoE, a
bond fixed and accused released. Mr.. Del
assizs is convinced that the sum will be
made good without delay, and it is well
known that Mr.. RoUx's securities are re
spouSibla gentlemen.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-21

Butler said at HaverbilI: when you cast
your vote reflect tor a moment on how your
brother, how your father, how your friend
now lying in yonder graveyard would vote
if he were here" This is not bad way to
decide how to vote on dead issues.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-21
SCHHLINGER PAVEMENT COMPANY
Office No. 81 CarOndeIet street.
GEnRGE p RR0T,E Manaalnn Aaent

Tins pavement is a concrete stone, laid in squares
of any desired size shape or color. The power re
quiTed to render assunder square inch of Port
land cement Of which this stone made is found to
be 1852 pounds It's superiority as compared Nth
bricks is shown by the fact that the former ylsds
only to the crushing pressure of l28 tons while
Stafford blue brick puverzcs at fifty tons fire clay
bricks at tOrtv-nve and midway perfect brick At
mined by experiment made by General J. A. Gil
more United States army, and By some Of the
ablest engineers of Europe.
This pavement is laid so that the blocks can not
get out OF place, being adjusted 10 the ground so
the bearing Is equal in al parts. Neither surface,
water nor grass penetrate the seams, AAd a6
ii can Oe laid IN small squares, expansion Or con
traction does not crack OF break il. Artificial
stone pavement made, with this cement for its
chief ia@rrd .ent, laid on King WIIIiams
bridge EdInburg; the courtyard of the Liverpool
Exchange, and the platform floor Of the railroad
station at New Castle. II has been laid extensively
In New York, Chicago, Washington, Buffalo, Balti
more AID Cincinnati, aud we refer to the pave
meEt IN front OF the Times Office. and TO that at
Sir. Washes residence, at No. Jil Bar0uno street
il this city.
We are prepared to execute orders for banGuettes
(5de wa ks roOr5 for stores, mat houses, stables
breWeIies ice houses aud all other p aces required
to be water tight.
Particular attention is called to the following
class Of paving for which its beauty, durability
and cheaUness places it beyond competition
FLOOR TILES. OF Various C"lors, for churches
halls, court yards, garden walks, cemeteries, etc
70 rs 2Tl
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=
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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-21

The New IBERIA Banner has this quantity
written report:
One night during this week about a dozen
negroes armed with double barrelcd shot
guns. surrounded the residence OF Mrs.
Seliman, a widow living on the extreme
end of our town. and kept guard there all
night. supp0s.ng Mr. H0rnsbv, who kille.
one Thomas. a ColOTed man. was concealed
therein. We think this a rather high
handed affair On the part Of the negroes.
and are not at all surprised that the poor
widow lost thirty Of her chickens, Look
out for the chief constable.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-21
River RepOrI.

The signal service of the United States
army reports, for the benefit of commerce,
the rise or tall of the rivers, at 3 P. NJ. yes
terday, as follows:
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-21

HOMICIDE IN WAsHNGToE.-The people
in and around Opelousas and Washington
are quick on the trigger, and the berth Of
coroner is no sinecure. Last Friday morn
ing a son Of Mr.. f Mjllspaugh, living in
Washington had a squabJle with another
citizen, J. Franier. They were separated
10y mutual friends, but that was not the
end. Sunday morning FTanier met young
Mlllspaugh's father and some rough words
were banded, Franier drawing his pistol
in a threatening manner, and several shots
were fred. Mr.. Millspaugh proved the best
shot. shooting his assallant through the
breast, wounding him SO badly that he died
in few minutes. The fgst quarrel grew
out Of a political controversy. Mr..
BiIlIspaugh was postmaster in Washington
for many years.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-21

A CApPER CAPPED.-Yesterday morning
a young gentleman of our acquaintance, a
native Of this city, having just returned
from a season Of rustic pleasure looked
somewhat soiled and Drowned. Passing
along st. Charles street not far from the
hotel, in careless manner, he was accosted
by young man known as a capper or run
ner. who tried the old time trick of Intro
ducing himself as a former acquaintane.
Being made fully aware of the true stateol
affairs he tried to quietly back out from'he
predicament, saying he hoped thatn arm
or wrong had been done. Our frien- was
not slow to state that it was all wroF, en-
forcing his remark with blow on ne cap
pers face, and that is all about it, A repe-
tition of the punishment would hive good
effect, morally and physically.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-21
sale Of the Memphis and III PasO Road.


The Austin, Texas, Jo1Uua! says Of the
Memphis and EI PasO railroad:
Recently this road, with all its rights and
privileges, including road bed, stock, ma
terial Of every kind, land and franchises,
was sold on execution by Deputy United
States Marshal PurneI, at Paris, Lamar
county.
The sale was made principally on behalf
Of the French bondhOlders, represented by
Mr. Gray, Of New York, though the road
has undoubtedly passed into the hands Of
Thomas Scott. There were two sales, the
latter being for the land grants, and the
worth half a million. The road vas graded
over 100 miles and completed for a distance
of tive miles, with a good supply Of locomO-
tives and running stock. Thus another OBJ
stacle to the speedy construction oI Texas
Pacific road has passed away.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-21
SUCCESSION NOTICES,

Succession of NJ. r. HaEgerty-NO,
3l943.
CBCOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
- of Orleans.-NOtice is hereby given to the cred
ltOrs of this estate, and to all other persons
herein interested, to show cause within ten DAYS
from the present notification, if any they have or
can, why the account presented by the administra-
tor of this estate should not be hOmOlOgated and
approved, and the funds distributed in accordance
Herewith
BY order of the Court
aul6 20 u NJ O. TRACY. Clerk.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-21

geo AND S85 WILCOX & GIB8s'
CDOV SAVING MACHINE, always 10 order
and ready 70 sew, to run By hand OF foot.
Recommended BY the medical faculty as the only
one mt for decate ladies to use Oh account Of itB
Eghtness. FIRST class machines Of al kinds are
offered for sele. The Eew Domestic Sewing LA
chine is made entirely new principle.
large assortment of ladies' ready made suits al
WAYS on hand Of all Color5 and styles, malufsC
tlI-d Oh or celebrated sewing machines.
dels " NJ. S. HEDRICK. No. 1913 Canal street
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-21

Alexander the Great being urged to give
battle in the night. mo. said he; Il will
not allow it to be said that am indebted to
darkness Tor victory The same Prince re
fused to see a beautiful woman whom he
had made prisoner, for fear said he, Il
should be captivated by my captive"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-21
ZINC IRON DIsINFECTANT HAs. by

ZINC IRON DISINFECTANT HAS. BY
II all eminent chemists and physicians, been pro.
nOunCed the best and cheapest DISINFECTANT
now in use. 1t deOdOrize5 vaults CUTTERS stables
mended to the citizens for their use on account OF
its great chemical action and permanent value as
a disinfectant Price per single gallon, by the
barrel, seventy five cents per gallon per bottle,
twenty-five and fifty cents each.
Prepared by THOMAS PICKLES,
No. 2l9 TChOupitOulas street
Opposite st. Mary Market, New Orleans,
ivq lm cod
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-21
A T retail.
AT RETAIL.

IA
Sugrr- cured HAMS at 10 cents; hcstat ~ c,uts.
lU0nU pounds J5stSugarcurcd Hams at IA cents
pr pound.
~ gG' pounds Green hams at cents per pound.
looHn pounds Green and Smoked Shoulders at
Cral7.
Also. -.u Mcclellan Saddles at 81 - each.
For sale at s. =. CHURCULLS,
No. 90 Magazine street,
Eet weCu NatChez and Gravjer streets;
a-7H1- Under 81. James Hotel.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-21
Succession of William Bailey.
Succession of Ausust Cune1-Nn. a. an.

SECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARIH on
- Orleans.-NOtiCe is hereby given to the cred
Ors of tins estate and to all other persnr LoteIn
interested, to show oOuoo "ithln ten days from
the present notification, If any they have or can,
why the account presented by the administrator
of this estate should not be hOmolOgated and
approved and the funds distributed in accordance
Herewith.
BY order of the Court.
aul6 % "a NJ. q. TRACY. Clerk.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-21
The DonaIdsouville Cdief has this report
Of the movements of a murderer:

Of the movements Of a murderer:
3 George Harrison, the colored man who
killed his wi.e or the Darrow plantation on
the twenty-eighth Of last month, Is still at
large Though his whereabouts are known,
and be j. seen by workmen nearly every
morning and evening in the cane fields near
Dominique's landing, right bank Of the
river, still no one has yet mustered courage
to attempt his capture. He has the repuca-
ton of being cool, desperate man, and
the fact that he is armed with double
barreled shotgun, two revOlyers and dirk
knife will render it anything but child's
play o secure him. The officers Of the law
keep track Of him. and a determined effort
to bring him to justice viii be made in
day or two by sLegIT's posse, assisted By
dogs.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-21

RECORDERS RETURNs.-The returns OF
the recorders courts for the week ending
Ar,,.-,.t II 1870 rrnre as fnllnWs:
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-21

DEATH FROM DEsTUUTION.--DrC cooper,
city physician, relates to US acase Oh death
from restitution which recently came under
his observation. Hearing tbt a woman was
lying very i'll at No. 3l2 Frnchmen street
he called and found thata woman twenty
two years old was nea deaths door with
out money and Consequently without
friends. The suhere, with an elderly aunt,
had until few da,s ago lived in a small
tenement down il the Third District, but
being unable to pay a few dollars rent
money, were tuned into the streets, bedless
and homeless. They wandered around aim
less for two lays, and might have died on
the highway had not the good people on
Frenchmen street lent helping hand. But
the doctOr's visit was too late, for the IN
fortunate woman had found rest in death
Apparently the victim and her aunt have
known better days. The young wOman's
name was Rockiand Dechau, and now her
hard hearted landlord may write clear
receipt
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-21

The river here is eleven feet eight inches
below high water mark of 1871,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-21

ICE.-SUBSCRIPTON To THE CAPITAL
CarrOlItOn Railroad Company running from
TOedano street to the upper line of Magazine
street (say to CaTrOiltUn). There has been OBJ
tanned a privilege of a ferryboat to cross the
passengers over the Mississippi river TO New Or
leans, Mobile aud Texas railroad depot so that
this railroad will be the main line for passen gers
going to Northern Louisiana, Texas. etc. This
road is already completed from TOledanO street
to Joseph street, with running stock, say two
miles, double track, and the extension to Carroll
ton will be completed as soon as possible. The
charter Of the company and plan of the road can
be inspected at the Office, No. AZ Exchange alley,
between CU5tOmhOuse and Bienvlle streets,
where the books are also open for subscription and
all information. J. II. EHRMANN,
au2 I'm No 40 Exchange alleY.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-21

Editing a newspaper is very much Ike
carrying an umbrella on a windy day; every
body thinks he could manage it better than
the one who has hold Of the handle,