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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-11
The Grand Duke.

MEMPHIS, February 6.-Alexis was pre-
sented with a bale Of strict middling cotton,
encased in Russian and American colors,
last evening, by Mr.. Barlinds, city inspect
or, native of Russia. He was also pre-
sented with sketch of his dinner-party at
Catacazy's in Washington, drawn by Albert
Thomas Young, negro of this place, in a
neat speech, for which the Duke returned
his thanks, and questioned him concerning
his former and present life.
Mrs. General Gustav, Miss Sturgiss and
other ladies, from Louisville, who were IL
vited to accompany the ducal party to New
Orleans, arrived last evening. Several
other ladies and gentlemen of this city have
also been invited to accompany them.
Should the Great Republic fail to arrive toS
morrow, they will leave ON the steamer
James Howard.
The ducal party to-day remained at the
hotel till afternoon, when they made visit
to the upper market, and tonight were en-
tertained by one of our leading citizens To-
morrow they take their departure for New
Orleans, per steamer James Howard, which
has been chartered for the occasion. Sew
eral ladies from Louisville, who arrived yes
terday, among them Mrs General Gustav,
will, with the family of one of our leadin 2
citizens, and others, accompany the party
on their trip down the river to New Or
leans, and remain there for the Mardi Gras
festivities ..--.
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quently, and resolved just how would 60

queHtly, and resolved just now l WOulu ~
to york to annihIlate him.
Our meeting was in New York, in July
1864. had heard of his return from Cali.
fornia, and was prepared to empty the
walls Of my wrath upon his head. We &C.
cidentally run against each other on
Broadway. My slumbering indignation
famed up at once thought of the cook
stove had devoured and the various arti-
cles OF household furniture had drank up,
and was about to go-fo him, when Ward
suddenly rushed forward and grasping me
warmly by the hand, exclaimed: '.Why,
Girls, how are youl When did you get back
from California e.
As l looked at him, speechless with
amaZement, he continued: They told me
you came home around the horn,' but
never knew you to go around a horn yet
Join me-" t.- y-t'Y
Now, Ward had very persuasive way
of locking his arm into another's, and in a
momentary fit Of weakness II went.
Ward" said l, sternly, II owe you a
licking on account of that California agency
business, but will put it off until we
drink" s-
"Put it off as long as you are mind to-
replied Ward, in a tone of generous accom-
mediation, as though l was speaking about
licking spay it when when you get ready.
I'm in no hurry. Don't care if you never pay
IT.
Numerous were the unavailing efforts
that made to bring Ward to settlement
When would commence: Now, Artemus,
about that California business'-he would
interruption, never nina that whipping.
No hurry at all. Send it to me through the
Mail-Or telegraph it," sr.y
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-11

about jeff Davis and the South" To which
l replied, Eyes, l thought something was
the matter. / will see the man after the
train STARTS" but as soon as l returned to
the sleeper the same gentleman returned.
met him at the furnace, just between the
drawing-room and where the berths are To-
Gated. l said, "You left the car very uncer-
enormously. Will you not take berth, or
do you not like the car? Has anything dis
pleased you" Yes he replied; you are
the man that circulated those infamous lies
relative to jeff Davis / informed him
that had told no lies on Mr.. Davis; if l
had would not hold the position l now
hold To which he quickly said ayes, you
are the very man, yon lying ~ at the
placed his hand behind him as though he
intended to draw pistol. at one bound,
before he could remove his hand
thrust him against the drawing-roOm,
with his hand still behind him, and seized
the iron poker at the furnace and dealt
him several blows, until satisfied he was
not able to use his pistol on me. At the
same time he managed to get to the plat
form OF tire car, and before any one came
up he said, 'You have almost killed me-"
'.Yes," l said, ''you blind --; don't
you see l am not the person to take
your insults; you ought to see first" He
again caught me around the neck, and l
released myself as soon as / could and
dealt him sound blow with my hand
lamp. At that time the brakeman came up
and asked me to desist, and they took the
man inside the ladies' car. Fifteen or
twenty minutes afterward he was led into
the sleeping car by train-conductor Ramsey,
who remarked to me that 'Mr Maury
wishes to see you" said, ''For what pur-
pose ~ He replied, 80 as to identify
you" l stepped forward, held my lamp
up-and so did Conductor Ramsey-in or
der that the man might see me. He asked
'Are you the man that struck me :" re-
piled that was. He said, IL only want to
identify you" This is all that | can re-
member of any purport ON the subject
Respectfully,
G. W.. TRICE,
Sleeping Car Conductor.
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Mysterious Murder,

The Fort Smith, Arkansas, Neac Era says:
On Monday, there was sold at auction.
by the United States marshal, the effects of
man found murdered some months ago in,
the Cherokee Nation. There was a good
light wagon, two horses, carpenters chest
and tools, and shotgun, together with lot
OF clothing, etc. A man named McAllister
was accused at the time of the murder and
arrested, but on preliminary trial was ac-
quilted for want of evidence. Sometime at
terward he was wanted again for further III
yestigation of the murder, but could not be
found, nor has he been found yet. Among
the effects was small English Bible with
clasp, having the name of Niels Martenson
written on the tly-Ieaf, and Testament in
the Norwegian language, also letter ad-
dressed to "Mr! n. Martinson. box %, Fort
Scott, Kansas" postmarl1ed Okmulkee, G,
N, October 90, 1869. There was also let
ter written in the Norwegian language
This letter is a recommendation or certi-
feate from the Rev. 2. W. Van Wylich, OF
Martenson's good standing in his church
ana OF his being an excellent mechanic. 1t
is dated Greve March 27, 1857.
These points may give clue to the rela-
tons of the murdered man, if he has any,
of his sad fate, and also to get ON the track
of the murderer
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WEST FELICIANA PARISH.
Governor WarmOth's Reform Message
Barrew and jerks Sustained-Sennto

Governor WarmOth's Reform message
Barrow and jerks Sustained-Senntor
Wilcox Reproved.
. We publish this morning the subjoined
report:
of West Feliciana held pursuant to call in
the town of Bayou Sara, on Wednesday,
January 81, 1879, the following preamble
and resolutions were submitted and unaD-
imously adopted, to wit:
WHEREAs. There exists in the present
State Legislature now assembled in the city
of New Orleans, strife of factions enter
tanning various political sentiments, which,
if continued, will prevent the adoption OF
those all-impOrtant reform measures now
SO generally advocated; and,
Whereas, The Third and Fourth Ward
Democratic Clubs Of the city OF New Or-
leans have taken it upon themselves to de-
nounce our Representative, the Hon John j >
Barrow, as "faithless representative, and
recreant to the people" and in order that
those representing this parish and sena-
tOrial district may be informed OF the seItl--
ments of their constituents; be it
Resolced, /. That in the recent message
of Governor II. C.. WarmOth we recognize
such reform measures recommended as
would, in our opinion. if adopted, be all
that any good citizen could desire, and We
believe, should the executive be sustained,
the promised reformation will he speedily
obtained. ...- - 81
2. That we most heartily iDdorse and ap-
prove of the wise, manly and honorable
course pursued by our Representative, Hon.
John j. Barrow, and our Senator, Hon. l..
B. jerks, during the present session OF the
Legislature, as in their action we recognize
strict compliance with the wishes OF the
constituency they have the honor to repre-
sent.
3. That we emphatically disapprove Of
the action Of Senator Carlos Wilcox in
willfully absenting himself from the State
Senate during its present session; and that
he, being stranger in this community for
the past two years, be furnished with a
copy of these resolutions.
4. That we earnestly request the Hon. l..
B. jerks and the Hon. Carlos Wilcox. Sen
ators, and the Hon. j. j. Barrow, Repre-
sentative, to use all their influence to pre-
vent the proposed division of this parish.
5. That the New Orleans REPUBLICAN,
Times and Picaye'se be requested to publish
these resolutions. -
II. S. WELTON, President.
J. P. MUMFORD, Secretary.
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Forrest on the Lake Shore.

In the younger days of Edwin Forrest, it
was his custom to take morning walks, re-
CARELESS of wind or weather. and in these
rambles he was usually accompanied by
some friend in the dramatic profession.
Upon one occasion, while playing an en-
gagement III Cleveland, he invited Mr.. John
Ellser to take the morning air, and the two
started out on little .jaunt of three sr four
miles, walking briskly TO keep warln-the
weather being excessively cold Mr.. For
rest seemed to enjoy the keen blasts and
winter scenes amazingly, but such was not
the case with his companion. While the
stalwart frame of Forrest warmed and
glowed under the healthful exercise, his
friend got blue in the face, and chattering
teeth plainly told that his fingers, face and
toes were colder than dogs nose. Forrest
admired everything, and reached the acme
of delight when they arrived at the lake
shore. at foot of Seneca street. After pro-
1onged contemplation of the lake, with the
wind whistling about his ears, Forrest
drew his ponderous body up to full height
and in the majesty of his voice said: Bring
your ID infidels down here and let them
look upon this scene, and say there IS no
GOlin
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The Trice. Maury Fight-Statement Of
Conductor Trice.

The following is the statement of Trice,
in report to Major Wicks, president Of the
Memphis and Charleston railroad:
MEMPHIS, February /, 1872.
Major ". J. Weeks. President Memphis and Char
lesion Railroad:
MAJoR-Accor ding to your order, you
will please fine below statement of the
difficulty that occurred in the sleeping-car
under my charge at Chattanooga, with a
man whose name | >have since learned
was Dabney II. Maurv. who came
aboard the sleeping-car and inquired for
berth for Huntsville, which ! readily as
signed him, and he at once began to inter-
rogate me as follows: What liDe.is this -
replied that it was the Pullman. He said,
"A northern institution!' | remarked,
perhaps it was owned by northern capital
lists, but it was called the Pullman Southern
Car Line. He then asked me where | was
from. replied. Louisa county, Virginia He
then said, Il am from Spottsyivania county,
myself" Then" replied, 1--WE are from
we are not To which | replied, Yes,
and Orange" His next question was.
What is your name 2, | answered,
'.Trice is my name, SIR" He, without saying
one word, gathered his satchel and left the
car. In short time afterward / passed
through the ladies' car, and noticed the same
man in conversation with one of the brake
men. heard him say as | passed by II
want you to tell him so.'' The brakeman
said, "That is him now; he has heard you,"
and came Immediately to the platform and
said, The reason that man left the sleeping
car was because he said you are the man
that circulated those Infamous reports
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-11
Death of One Of Jeffers0n's Friends.

The Bangor (Maine) Commercial men
tons the recent death, at Bucksport, OF
Captain John Odom. at the age of eighty
five years, and says of him
While in command of a splendid ship at
Richmond, about the year 1872, he met with
Thorn as jefferson, who was then living in
retirement at Monticello. jefferson CON
ceived great attachment for the young
captain, and when the two met in Rich
mond together, Odom was always sure of
an invitation to dine with the great states
man. Odom's knowledge of the world was
50 great and accurate that jefferson was
fascinated with him, and never tired of his
graphic account OF his adventures on the
sea and in foreign ports. One day at din
ner Jefferson said, ''Odom, l like you;
everything that falls from your lips is
fresh and original. l never talk with you
without learning something new concern
ing men and things" Odom's reverence
for Jefferson amounted almost to worship.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-11
The Coleman Children.

The following we copy from the st. Louis
Journal Of Commerce in relation to the
Coleman Children, who succeed the charm
ing and fascinating Lolita at the st. Charles
Theatre:
The Coleman Children astonished and de-
lighted fair audience last night in the
plays OF The Rising Generation" and
Man, the Good-for-Nothing.' Their skill
fui handling of the banjo and cornet was
FULLY e4ualled by their dramatic ability.
Inc children are so charming in their arias
ana dances, that almost everything they DO
sessed, and appear perfectly at home on the
stage. They are really very wonderful, and
are well worth seeing, as the entertainment
gwen by them is SO different from what is
ordinarily seen upon the stage that it 10
pleasing from its variett.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-11

Miss Grundy," riting from Washing
ton to the Sunday World, TELLS how Dom
Piatt got his name. and the account is GER
tainly amusing. 1.-The name" she saws.
first bestowed on the infant Piatt was
Isaac Dunn, in compliment to a near rela-
tive of the family. Some four or five years
later family quarrel between Isaac Dunn
and Mr. Piatt, Sr., made the latter declare
that no child Of his should bear the name
OF Lis enemy. He said the boys name
should be John, and went to the family
Bible to erase the former register and sub
sutute John. One of his sisters, who was
present, interfered and said doubtless wish
ing to save the Bible from mutilation,
Dom make so much Of a change. Scratch
out Isaac and change the II in Dunn to o.
This was done lno pun) and thenceforwa ard
the boy was called Dom, greatly to his an
noyance when he grew older, and was ridi-
cnled at school for his queer name'
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-11
THE BABY.

George Macdonald, one of the greatest
story writer's, contributes to his magazine
Good Words for the Young, the following
tender philosophy concerning the grea
problem OF all tines-the baby:
Where did you come from, baby dear!
Out Of the everywhere into here.
Where did you get your eyes SO bluei
Ont OF the sky, as l came through.
Where did you get that little tear?
found it waiting when got here
What makes your forehead so smooth and high
soft hand stroked it as went by.
What makes your cheek Ike warm white rose
saw something better than any one knows.
Whence that three-cornered smile of bliss
Three angels gave at once a kiss.
Where did you get that pretty ear?
God spoke, and it came out to hear
Where did you get those arms and hands'
Love made itself into hooks and bands
Feet whence did you come, you airing things,
From the same box the cherubs wings.
How did they all come just to you?
God thought of ME, and so grew.
But how didst come to US, you dearl
God thought about you, and so | am here.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-11
How Artemus Engaged an Agent.

When in 1863 Ward conceived the idea OF
making a lecture tour through California
a great undertaking in those days--he en-
gagged the writer TO accompany him as
agent, offering salary that made the in
significant pay OF a Cleveland local blush
with shame Not knowing that lecturers,
and especially humorists, have way of en-
gazing every man as agent who processes a
desire to travel, made all preparation to
90, resigned my situation, and anxiossly
awaited my summons.
As waited, various articles of furniture
were sold to pay expenses. / ate up my
stove, remember, and think / drank up
my bureau. At length, when nearly every
thing had gone, learned that Ward had
gone too. taking another agent. l was
naturally ineensed. and resolved there
would be severe settlement when next we
met. rehearsed the anticipated scene fire.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-11
A GENERAL OUTFLANKE ED.
Iron the Overland Monthly. ]

From the Overland Monthly.J
Mrs. Clio Marshall fluttered down into
one of the sombre parlors at Wizards, and
settled her voluminous drapery on a
damask lounge.
She made liberal display Of gold eye.
glasses, gold bracelets, gold chains; indeed,
the superfuity of gold upon her person
gave q yellow tinge to her cOuntenance.
Mrs. Marshall was called by some ''the
gold widow" She was dark and hand
some, with wonderfully beautiful eyes and
brows. Her money drew all, and particu-
larly single men, toward her.
Virginia Harold, young lady boarder,
was playing fantasia, at the request OF a
rather stylish young man, who, though not
looking equal to brains of any calibre, was
considered a rising author.
Lady Goss, late arrival, ratified her
heavy silks in a lonesome corner, AMI was
diving for some one to talk to; but she had
not been introduced to either OF the ladies
present.
Miss Harold finished her fantasia.
$50 tiresome" p she said, a little affect
edly. tossing her blonde curls from shout
ders bewitchingly shining under costly lace
'.Obliged, WEAKLY" responded the gentle
man. with nOndescript sort of bow, which
he had been preparing for weeks, and which
was servile imitation of titled dandy,
attached to one of the legations, and he
lifted another sheet of music with a May
begW
Jenny, come here, want you sounded
Mrs. Clio Marshall's imperious voice, and
Jenny lifted her fine form lazily and sat
down by her friend.
Don't let that silly fellow court you SO
publicly" said Mrs. Marshall You are 700
handsome'to waste any sweetness Oh MN;
Now don't bride that is not what wanted
to say. Do you remember General Chat-
field 7" ,-
II think do. Blonde, isn't he, with very
fine blue eyes, and lovely. tawny Dedau.
Oh, yes; i came very near liking INN Iast
SIMMER, but somebody told me he was mar
ried."
Eyes. yes; and it's so strange that ne
should be here with his WIFE," said Mrs. 10
Marshall, wrinkHng her forehead. 80
pray, why strange, 6lo'" asked the
young girl, bending attentively. over the
clasp of her bracelet. II see nothing 80 very
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-11

youngster who had been detected by his
father in the act of stealing some fruit
stored for winter consumption was angrily
hidden to go into the next room, and pre-
pare himself for severe fiogging. Having
finished the work which he had in hand. the
memorable parent armed himself with a
stout horsewhip, and went in search of the
culprit, whom he found ornamented with
hump at which Quasimodo himself would
have shuddered. "What on earth have you
got on your back ?" asked the wondering
sire. "a leather apron" replied John,
" three times doubled Tcu odd me to pre-
pare myself for severe fogsing and I've
done the best could"
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-06-24
CHICAGO.

FIre-Two Men Burned to ID 4ath.
CHICAGO, June 22.-At an early hour
this m rning fire broke out in new
four story brick building, No. II, South
Water street, stored with whisky.
Four men Of an insurance company
bursted in the door and commenced
removing the whisky, when a barrel
exploded burning two Of the men to
death and injuring another terribly.
The bodies were removed in a patrol
wagon 10 the company house. The
loss by the fire is not yet known, but
will probably be $4,000.
A Liberal Republican Convention
is called for to.night to select delegates
to the State Convention, at Springfield,
next Wednesday, whern State
ticket will be nominated.
Sons of Temperance
The Convention of the Sons of Tenn
perance had quite an exciting debate
yesterday, on the question Of admitting
co'ored men. At times members
leaped to the floor and speakers inter.
rupted others by calling them to order,
and requesting them not to be personal.
The Southern members threatened if
the convention agreed to admit negroes
that they would not be again repre-
scented. The question was finally laid
over until to day.
Arrested.
John Lorns, step-son of Mr.. Williams,
of Oregon, Attorney General Of the
United States, was arrested here yester-
day, on a charge Of stealing a quantity
of jewelry from young lady to whom
he had been paying his addresses, at
present residing in Baltimore. A num-
Der of pieces OF jewelry were found on
him, and he coniesses the theft.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-06-24
NEW ORLEANS.

New ORLEANS, June 23.-The Grant
Republican Convention ut Baton Rouge
yesterday nominated United States Sen.
ator W. P. kellogg for Governor and
C. C. Antoine (colored) for Lieutenant
Governor.
The Pinchback Convention adjourned
till the 9th of August, when in all
probability the nominations OF the
Liberal Republican Convention, which
meets here on the fret Of August, will
be ratified.
1t is feared the ncessant recent rains
will damage the crops materially.
The Bronson HoIbrook divorce case
is attracting much curiosity, it is as
serted, in social circles Mrs. Bronson
may succeed in proclaiming Holbrook
a bigamist
George Francis Train has concluded
his series OF egoustical harangues. His
audiences have been large and enthu-
siastic.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-06-24
BOSTON.
The international JnbiIee.

BosroN, June 2S.-Again the holders
OF the Peace Jubilee have been favored
with a pleasant day, and the sacred
concert this afternoon called out many
who have been unable TO attend during
the business days OF the week. The
audience, however, was not large, az
compared with those which were in
attendance during the closing days Of
the week, not more than 10000 or
$1,000 persons being present. Many OF
the chorus seats were also vacant, AZ
least five thousand of the singers being
absent, while few hundreds OF the or
chestra failed to be in their places. The
absence Of the performers, however, Is
accounted for by the fact that many OF
them returned TO their homes last night,
and there being no trains run for their
accommodation to~lay, many OF them
could not be present The programme
was a complete success.
The marked features Of the days
performance were the singing OF Madame
Leutner, the selection by the German
quartette OF cornets, Mr. Arbuckles
cornet solo and the singing 10y the
Jubilee singers.
In answer to an encore, Madame
Leutner repeated a portion of "Proch' ;
Aria running up 10 the high notes
with an apparent ease and with beauty
OF expression that called out the usual
need OF praise from the audience.
The Royal German Quartette was
twice encored, as were alsO the cOlored
jubilee singers. The unanimity Of
applause that was bestowed upon the
latter singers has not been equaled by
that called out by any other perform
ance during the jubilee, and the audi
ence endeavored to obtain fourth
appearance Of these wonderful singers,
but in vain.
In answer to an encore, Mr.. Ar
buckle gave Robin Adair, with his
usual skill and brilliant execution.
A concert will be given every day
and evening during the present week,
the price of admission having been
reduced.