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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1872-05-16
The Portland and Ogdemsburg
Hallway.

The directors of the Portland and
Ogdensburg Railroad have made a con-
tract with Messrs. Fuller & Harding of
New York for the completion of the
road from North Conway through the
White Mountain Notch to the Connect
cut river, forty miles. President S. J.
Anderson and civil engineer John f.
Anderson were in New York recently.
where the negotiations were arranged,
and the directors have confirmed the
contract. The contract in substance is
as follows Messrs. Fuller & Harding
are to complete the road for 50. 300, 900:
one-half is to be paid in cash, and one
hall IN the bonds of the road TIE sum
OF S270, 900 is reserved for land dam
ages, fencing, stations, water tanks, en-
glne houses, turn tables and equipments.
TO be built at others option. The road
Is to be constructed as thoroughly as the
present portion from Portland to North
Conway, sixty miles. The rails are to
be equal in quality to those of the Port
land Rolling Mill
Messrs. Fuller & Harding constructed
the road from Portland to North Con-
way, and are experienced and skillful in
the business.
OTHER RAILWAY PROJECTS.
In this connection it may be stated
that new road is to be built from Swan
ton, the western terminus of the Port
land and Ogdensburg road, to Montreal,
and another from Swanton to Ogdens-
ourgh, going through Canada, the rich
agricultural region of Northern New
York, between the present Lake Cham
PLAIN and Ogdensburg road and the St.
Lawrence river, making a saving of
several miles. A new bridge will cross
the st. Lawrence at the rapids, and at
Montreal connection will be made with
the proposed Canada Pacific road. and
thence via the Northern Pacific to the
Pacific Ocean, by which the distance
VIII be some one hundred miles shorter.
In about two weeks measures will be
taken for survey of the new Swanton
and Ogdensburg road, and the bonding
OF the towns on its line.
We understand that Sir Hugh Allen is
largely interested in the new route from
SWanton to the West, and it is probable
mat line of steamers to Liverpool will
De established here in connection with
the Portland and Ogdensburg road, to
run the year round. The awarding of
the above contract is great relief to
the public, as it assures the successful
completion of the enterprise.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1872-05-16

DoN'r INDoRsE. kilograms have been
received at Washington from Hon. T.
A. Hendricks Of Indiana, and Hon. G.
II. Pendleton, that John ID. Defrees
used their names without authority in =
telegram indorsing the nomination Of
Greeley Mr. Hendricks added that he
would regard the election of Horace
Greeley national calamity and recon-
mended straight out Democratic uomin~
ations.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1872-05-16

The crop prospect for the current year
are much less discouraging than the re-
ports of the Agricultural Department at
Washington have indicated. Wheat, al
though failure In the Atlantic States.
is above the average In the South and
West. Other grain is doing well and
the yield of cotton and tobacco promises
to be fair at least.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1872-05-16

-syooL.-The value of the ascertained
clip of domestic wool for 1870, was in
round numbers, seventy-fye millions of
dollars.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1872-05-16
"Eo Living VOice.o

From Old and NelO for Aprtl.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-14
The 1T. Charles Bail.

The long anticipated ball TO be given by
the manager Of the ST. Charles Theatre. on
the occurrence of Mardi Gras, came off last
evening in gorgeous style.
The theatre was most artistically EN-
bellished with evergreens, flags and hui
Inorous notices The floor was made even
with the dress circle, and by a romantic
looking staircase the visitors were conducted
to the floor. Polite ushers stood in attend
ance, and everything that could be done for
their comfort was done with alacrity.
The floor for a few minutes bewildered
the spectator, but in short time he could
distinguish kings, ghOuis. gorrillas, earls,
negroes and Irishmen Among the charac-
tiers were Jupiter, Apollo, Peter the Hermit
and Luther. Cleopatra, Joan Of Arc, Me
phistopheles, Achilles, and all sorts OF
masks and characters. Day and Night
tloated together arm in arm, aud Horace
Greeley was at one time talking very
earnestly with Peter the Hermit.
Many brilliant dresses appeared upon the
floor. Diamonds and pretty eyes flashed
till they fairly dazzled the lockers on. and
it was not long before most of the company
Joined the merry makers in their festivities,
which were kept up till nearly daylight,
W hen they dispersed. all well satisfied with
the nights enjoyment, and it will be a long
time before the participants will forget
Mardi Gras at the st. Charles.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-14
Academy of Music Bail.

The ball at the Academy last night Was
a success beyond the most sanguine expec-
tatiOns.
The building was tastefully and beauti-
fully decorated with evergreens, flags. and
choice pieces of statuary, and everything
that could be procured in this country and
Europe was obtained for this occasion, and
suffice it to say, that no ballroom in the city
of New Orleans could be made to look as
the Academy did last night, in the short
space of time that was consumed in arrang-
ing the ball.
The usual amount of dress was displayed,
and the masks were the most unique and
splendid that have ever been produced.
Another important feature was the music
All the music that our celebrated composers
have written was played last evening most
beautifully, and the. building rang with the
enchanting sound.
The supper room was placed in con
venent position, and everything went OIL as
"happy as marriage bell" The manage
ment may congratulate themselves on their
success, for no doubt last evening : enter
tainment will win it many friends, who will
not soon forget La Coterie at the Academy.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-14
mode is common with his nation,
ia nrohahlv the mothOd he employed.

mode is common with his nation, ii
is probably the method he employed.
Perhaps there had been in the past re
FORM" in which he. was interested. that did
not meet the faver of the State Superin,
tendent, and, if 80, he naturally surmlsed
that these men 'were in favor of reform"
and were removed for that cause. But men
may differ as to what constitutes reform.
Should a man think that his own appoint
ment to q leading office in the educational
department would be a "refOrm;" another,
who honestly differs in opinion, does not
thereby become an antagonist of reform.
Such differences have occurred, and may
again occur, occasioning personal antipa'
thies. perhaps but affecting only the indi-
viduals concerned. True reform is some
thing more than a ladder by which an
ambitious man may climb to position he
cOvets.
The weakness of "Observer's' cause is
shown by his ignoring the important work
which has been accomplished by Nr. Con-
way and the school authorities, under and
against all the disadvantages of the posi-
ton and the antagonism they have met.
Let him answer how it is that to-day our
State is dotted with public schools; that in
some whole divisions there is scarcely q
district that does not have its school and
teachers; how it is that where four years
ago there was not a solitary public school
there are now seven hundred of these noble
institutions, and that during the past year
alone the number of schools has more than
doubled
Facts like these speak of energy and eff.
cheney. They show that somewhere and
somehow there has been "the right man in
the right place; " the work is being per
formed, and it is that which the people de-
sire, and it is being done at less cost than
in any other State. No one whose impair
TALLY is anything more than q profession
could sostudious]y have ignored these grand
facts as has been done by observer
SCRUTATOR
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-14

A letter in the Cincinnati Enquirer de-
scribes celebrated Indianapolis tobacco
consumer: Hannibal consumes about ten
cent plug of navy in day. While think
ing upon some abstruse subject the disnte-
grafton of plug is the greatest. He usually
does his hardest thinking and chewing
while taking his constitutional which, be-
ing some what aquatic in his tastes, is gen
orally in the direction of the foaming water
course which skirts the classic suburb Of
Helrs Half Acre. Sometimes, in fair
weather, he directs his steps to the neigh
boring forest. But, in any event, he can
always be trailed by Sign which even
bush, bowlder or fence post is marked by
yellow stains, indicative of hard grinding,
and he could be trailed as easy as herd of
buffaloes."
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-14
The United Brethren's Ball.

The United Brethren Association, who
believe in the scrip,ural proverb, "He that
giveth to the poor lendeth to the Lord" gave
a masquerade ball last evening at Deutsche
Company Hall, to enable them to continue
their charitable work. and it is gratifying to
state that the good people of New Orleans
responded magnanimously to the call, and
a full house filed the emptied Golfers of the
association. We may now expect to hear
more of the good work of this association.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-14
Volunteer Fire Engine Company No. 1.

This well known company gave grand
masquerade ball last evening, at Union
Hall. The affair was the most brilliant OF
a feeling of pride by those who partici
pated.
The ball was remunerative and enjoyable
Many new and original features were intro
duced. which caused much laughter and
admiration. The ladies' eyes sparkled, and
as their joyous laughter rippled through
the room, it made the boys happy and
cheered them on in their worthy work
Long live the fremen!
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-14
"Observero and the Publie schools.

EDITOR REPUBLICAN:
There is wisdom in the counsel which
says "Ds not kick at every dog that banks
at your heels" as the cur, at his safe
distance, would but snarl the more; hence
l can understand the self-respect which
had induced the school authorities to pass
contemptuously the attacks of a dismissed
subordinate, made through the columns of
the CustOmhOuse journal.
But az the public, unaware of the au-
th0rshlp and animus of the attack, may
Oelleve that it emanates from a reputable
source, and is prompted by zeal for the
pnoiic good, allow me to present the facts
which observer" has garbled to suit his
purposes.
/ Two articles from his luminous pen have
appeared. The first relates to the expenses
of operating the public school system, and
the second to its management by the State
Board of Education. l will notice them
separately.
1t has been shown, in a recent article in
your paper, over the signature of Thomas
w. Conway. that the expenses of conducting
the State system of education fall far below
those of any other State which possesses a
public school system. observer" in citing
the expenses for our State, does not attempt
to show that similar work is anywhere
done at less cost, for that is impossible;
nor does he show or attempt to show that
the school work in the city OF New Orleans
was ever less costly than at present: He
simply marshals his figures, and calls on
us to be amazed at their greatness. But
we are not amazed, or if so, only at the
moderate figure they present. We look at
them to say. and to defy contra
diction. that in no other State OF
the Union is an educational work
of similar extent conducted at so small an
expense to the taxpayers. The salary of
the State Superintendent is fixed by the
constitution, and is far less than is paid to
many of the tax collectors Of the State
The sums provided for contingent and
travelling expenses, are none too large,
while the salaries, ETC., of all other officers
connected with the State work is but
$4,000.
The mere statement of the fact is. to an
intelligent mind, an ample refutation of the
charge of extravaganza. The State. Super
intendent is allowed one secretary, but is
not allowed messenger. except at his own
expense. The expenses of the city schools,
as compared with the same under the Demo
cratic school board, are as follows. They
! then had the following officers:
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-14

Tng TCHoUPIToULAs STREET CAR HOB
RoR-The I,aquest-Thc Drires' Accused Of
Eurde-.-Coroner Creagh on Monday even
ing took evidence in the case OF the chhd
Mary Burke, who was run over by car NO
81, of the Tchoupitoulas line, on sunday
evening, at the crossing Of Peters avenue
and Tchoupitoulas street, and instantly
killed.
Mrs. Wheeler, whose own child had very
nearly been run over by the same car an
hour Of two before, testified that, seeing the
same car coming along, she was frightened
and ran to find her child. She found her
own daughter on the banquette, with some
other children, and deceased was in adj
vance, about twenty feet from the corner
The driver was paying no attention, but
Was looking towards the cofeehouse. De
ceased ran and got in front of the mule,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-14
AUCTION sALES THIS DAY.

BT LOUIS STERN BROS. at 10 o'clock. at No.
IS Charities street. 800 cases boots. shoes and
brogans.
BIZ G. DE- FERRET, at ii O'clock, at No. Car0n
deJet street stock in trade and fixtures or hat
store, and unex pired leasc-suocession OF Jean
BOuvet.
By SHERIFF SAUvINET, at lok O'clock at No.
g. Union street, furniture and movable property
On said premises-Jean Rotge vs. Jennie Ernest
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-14
More DISTINGUISHED FOREIGNERS.

Mandarins Fou 10y & Co., the rich Chi
nese merchants on Charities street, were
out in fine carriages with the procession,
and enjoyed the days fun as much as any
one. Our reporter heard one of the Celes-
tails remark that America is a great couI-
try. and should be brought to New Orleans.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-14
Local Intelligence.

SEVERAL observation-disclosures in the
burglary line has been rather slack for
the past few weeks, but is beginning to look
up recently. Yesterday morning the resi-
dence of DR.. Chopin, No. $50 Camp street,
was entered by craftsman, who was dis
covered by the doctor and pitched into. The
doctor managed to throw the fellow down,
but in doing SO broke a china foot-bath,
severely cutting his foot and severing an
artery. by contact with the broken edge,
and losing so much blood that he was COM
PEELED to allow the fellow to escape, carrying
off two gold watches, a pocketbook con-
tanning forty dollars, an OvercOat and sew
eraI other articles of clothing. The inmates
Of the house gave chase to the thief, who
was Joined by two watchers outside, but
they all got away.
A short time afterwards the residence OF
Mr. William Woelper, No. 81 jackson street.
was entered by the same party, but they
we're also discovered, and several pistol
shots effectually cleared the premises of
their presence In their haste they dropped
pOcketbook belonging to the house. and
pretty well filed, and also two pairs OF
shoes and the oyercoat previously stolen at
Dr. Choppin's. They, however. carried of a
gold medal, which was priced far above its
intrinsic value by Mr.. Woelper.
The residence of Mr.. Palmer, who resides
at the corner of Derbigny and Palmyra
streets, was also entered some time during
Monday night and robbed of a silver watch
and eight dollars in currency.
William Glover, operating in the rural
districts, did not fare SO we'll as his urban
brethren, none of whom have as yet been
caught William invaded the premises OF
Benjamin Black, on John Salvant's planta-
ton, Jefferson parish, and looted ninety,
four dollars in legal tender and lot OF
clothing. He was afterward gobbled and
carried to CarrOllton, where he will have
An opportunity to explain this little vagary
An attempt to enter the residence of Mr.
d. c. johnson, on St. Charles street, near
Toledano, about two o'clock yesterday
morning, was frustrated by the police, the
thieves decamping hurriedly on being dis
covered.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-14
The Painting.

New Orleans F'innegan, No. IA Perdido
street. painted the cards for The Pack, and
he did his work artistically, which fact was
testified to- by thousands of people who wit
messed the grand procession of Mardi Gras
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-14
The Temperature.

The thermometer at Louis Frigerio's.
No. so Chartres street, yesterday stood as
follows: At 8 A. NJ, $50: at 9 2. NJ, So: at
z. NJ, 6lo. Lowest point during the
night of February II. AZ.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-14

WOMAN BADLY BURNED.-At ten o'clock
last night Rosa johnson, about thirty years
of age, was almost fatally burned while
sitting at the fire in her house, at the back
part of a stable yard, on Chippewa street,
between Terpsichore and Melpomene
streets. She states that a spark from the
fire ignlted her clothes, and she, in her
fright, ran out into the yard, and it was the
light from her burning clothes that at
tracted the attention of the neighbors, for
the woman could not speak from fright
When the officers found her the clothes
were nearly burnt from her body. There
was no other person about the premises
except an old colored man, who occupied a
room upstairs, and who was apparetly
asleep at the time. She was attended to
by DIR. Stickney, who advised that she be
sent to the hospital. There is not much
hope of her recovery. There was no other
damage done except the burning of few
articles of bedding.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-14
Louisiana Fire Engiue Company No. 10.

Louisiana Fire Engiue Company No. 10.
This company, composed of some of the
bravest lads in the department, celebrated
Mardi Gras by grand mask and fancy
dress ball at Turner Hail. The friends of
the boys turned ont strong, showing their
friendship in the right way, and the conse-
quence was that one of the most enjoyable
affairs of the season was the ball of Engine
COMPANY No 10.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-14
.Jae0er,s Bands.

Yesterday afternoon Jaeger furnished
five bands for the King of the Carnival.
Last evening Jaeger furnished two bands
for the procession tableau and ball.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-14
SPECIAL NOTICES.

NOtice.-Calcasieu Sulphur and Mining Com
pany, New Orleans February 10, ls72.-The
that an eighth instament of five dOllars per share
on all the ordinary stock, and like ins ament of
five dollars per share all the preferred stock OF
the Company, has been cal ed by the Beard Of
Directors and m ade payable the fifteenth nsta nt
at the Office of the Company No. 81 Carondelet
street.
fell LIST ALEX. BONNEVAL Secretary.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-14

ADMITTED TO BAIL.-Frank Prosper, who
was in the Parish Prison for stabbing Felix
Vincent, was yesterday admitted to bail by
Recorder Macarthur, in the sum of $1,000, on
the strength Of medical certificate that
Vincent was out of danger.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-14

FATAL ACCIDENT.-Yesterday evening &
colored boy named David johnson, aged
thirteen years, fell from cotton wagon
while going up Tchoupitoulas street, near
Felicity road, and was SO severely injured
that he died soon after being conveyed to
his home, No. 536 TchoupitOulas street
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-14

II is stated that letter has been received
in Poughkeepsie, from a London banker,
proposing to furnish all the funds necessary
to build the proposed bridge across the
Hudson at that place.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-14

The lives of one hundred and one Ger
man physicians were sacrificed in the late
war OF these. six died on the battle field
and sixty-six suffered from sunshot
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-14

The Chicago Post says: THE first real
advantage that We have seen taken in
1872 of leap-year, by the fair sex, was at
Galesburg A young lady, who must for
the present be nameless. proposed to a
young clothing merchant in due form. 1t
is not stated whether the young man ac-
canted -
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-14

WINDOWS acknowledgement Isabelle
reports that the glass in the windows of
DR.. Lockwood's drug store, at the corner of
or three other buildings in the vicinity. was
shattered by the conclusion produced by
the artillery firing yesterday.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-14

The following roads are in the course CT
construction in Utah: The Utah Southern,
the Utah Northern; Narrow Gauge from
Lehi to Ophir, and the Denver and Salt
Lake road
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-14

The Chicago Post states facts in this way.
Gas was discovered in 1879, but it was
nearly century later ere George Alfred
Townsend was born.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-14

INouEsrs. Coroner Creagh held an in
quest on the body of Capt. Z. II. Masters,
q native of Wisconsin, aged forty five
wears, who was shot and killed at Lake
Providence, Carroll parish, by one Edward
Wilson. The body was brought down by
the Governor Allen, and buried by Linn
Wood Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons,
aad the American Union Club.
Another on the body of colOred woman
named Mary Montre, a native of South
Carolina, aged ninety SIX years, who died
of old age and debility.
At Charity Hospital Ellen Jones, col
. ored, native of Virginia, aged tfty-one
years, died of consumption.
Leonore Lewis, aged seven, died of stom-
1titis.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-14

LEG BRoKEN.-About three o'clock yes
terday afternoon, while Captain Bartlett,
of the steamship Equator, which lies at the
foot of St. Ann street. was going on board
his vessel, he had his right leg broken above
tho ankle joint, by bale of merchandise
falling off truck and rolling down the
staging. He was taken on board his vessel
And medical aid sent for.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-14

William H.sMorgan, the young and daring
hurdleArider, with Dan Rce's circus, is said
to be nephew of General Morgan, late OF
the confederate army.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-14

Governor WarmOth has shown hiuselt
master of the situation in, Louisiana
Austin Tcaas) Journal.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-14

THE CHILD SHooTING ON ST.. LOUIS
SrRREr-The investigation of the shooting
of the little girl, Azalia Bonnet, on st. Louis
street on Sunday afternoon was continued
on Monday evening by Coroner Jackson.
Mrs. Demarchy, who had been arrested as
> witness along with her husband, stated
that she did not see the child when it was
shot, nor did she touch i. afterwards. The
child was in the habit of coming to their
place to buy charcoal, potatoes, etc. The
pistol was fired from the outside-one shot
only.
Mime. Joe Haley heard the shot, also, some
one say that child was shot; saw Mrs. De-
narehy hold the child in her arms and af-
forwards throw water onithe bricks in the
ward to wash off the blood.
William John saw man pass his door,
No. IS Derbigny street, Immediately after
the shooting he put pistol in his pocket,
and looked at witness; witness had seen
him before, and would recognize him again.
The investigation was continued until ten
O'Clock today.