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The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-12-06

VI tneH risn& konetduOne measure OF 8uCn
great importance to our real progress, and is so
unanimously approved by the leading frienda Of
education that We commend it to the favorable IT.
tsntion of Congress.
Affairs in the Territories are generally satisfac-
tory. The energy and business capacities of the
pioneers who are settling up the vast domains not
yet incorporated into states ARE keeping peace in
internal improvement and civil government with
the older communities.
In but one Of them, Utah, is the condition Of
aairs unsatisfactory except far Is the quiet Of
the citizen may be disturbed by real or imaginary
danger OF Indian hostilities. II has seemed to be
the policy Of the Legislature Of Utah to evade all
responsibility to the government of the United
States, and even to hold position in hostility to
it. l recommend . careful revision Of the
present laws Of the territory, by
Congress, and the enactment
Of such . law a. the one proposed in congress at
ito Inst session, for instance, something similar
to it. viii secure peace, the equality Of all cit-
isens before tho law, and ultimate extinguishment
Of polygamy.
Since the establishments Of territorial govern
ment for the District Of Columbus, the improve
ment Of the condition of the city Of Washington
and surroundings, and the increased prosperity Of
the citizens, il observable to the most casual Wis.,
itor. The nation being q large owner Of property
in this city, should bear with the citizens Of the
District its just share Ofthe expense Of these i'm
provements. recommend, therefore. an appeo-
pFarion to reimb0rse the citizens tor tho work done
BY them along and in front Of the public grounds
during the past year, aud liberal appropriations
in order that the Improvement and establishment
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-04
THE COMMITTEE.

The latitude taken by the committee in
their examination of witnesses yesterday,
develops remarkable feature in political
assurance. The inquisitorial powers they
assume are as indefinite in extent as indie
Unable, indeed, as unauthorized and inju-
dicious. Charged by resolution Of Con-
gress with the investigation of riotous pro-
ceedings and offenses against the integrity
of the government, they have assumed the
privilege of prying into the private bust
ness of individuals and the commercial in
terests of the community.
So far as the inquiry related to leg isla
ton or the conduct of members of either
house of the General Assembly, which
might be construed rs provoking the inter-
ference of federal officials, it was allow
able, if not justified by the resolution I'M
der which they act. But the assumptions
which lead to such Investigations must
proceed from admitted facts. Conclu-
sions should be drawn from premises
ulSL at ACuSt> lltIu Siouiid ~ iCNe
upon than suspicion. But acting ON the
unwarrantable idea that somebody had
been bribed to accomplish an inclusive
and indefinite purpose, the private bank
account of citizen is demanded, and an
inquisitorial proceeding instituted to dis
cover the license and extent of his bust
ness relations. Not only this, but they
seek to compel the bank to violate all the
rules of commercial propriety and the
bank officers to disregard the obligations
of honorable confidence.
Has any witness testified that any gen.
tleman has received bride through the
medium of the Louisiana Savings Bank
and at the instance of General Heron?
Yet the Investigations of yesterday must
be made upon that hypothesis, or the in
elusive assumption of impertinent curios-
ity. In either case it was alike unauthor-
lied by the resolution under which the
COMMITTEES act, or the decencies and pro-
prieties recognized by gentlemen.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-04
NEW ORLEANS REPUBLICAN, SUNDAY FEBRUARY a 1872

payne, keep all well stewed for five or SIX
days, and then if anybody wants to know
why the revenue cutter was part OF the
compound, refer them to Herwig, deputy
collector, who will tell you "it is not
unusual to use the revenue cutter for the
accommodation of distinguished visitors.
We We're under the impression that the
deputy collector of late had had ample OPP
portunities Of making the acquaintance of
the Senator Observation-Disclosures without
taking them away from their duties. 1t is
indeed news that Sypher, Or Ingraham, or
COPELAND are distinguished visitors" We
of Louisiana who desire reform will feel
under many obligations to the Presidents
appointees for their services in the cause
of reform, but we are at a loss to know
how the taking two or three thousand dol
lars out of the United States treasury, the
endangering the lives of the citizens, the
interruption to business for three weeks,
and the additional cost to the State OF not
less than $4,000 has helped the cause Of
reform.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-04
PACKARD's ECCENTRIC MEMORY.

Mr.. Packard was unfortunate when he
declared under oath that be knew nothing
of a design to interfere with the organ:za-
ton Of the House by arresting the mem
bers by the United States commissioner.
People find i. very difficult to believe him.
AS the whole thing had been talked over il
his office by the ''eminent legal gentle
men who came there to consult his law
books, he could have been fully informed
If he had kept his ears open It is impos-
slble, in the nature Of things, that he
should be so ignorant as he pretends to
be. His position naturally made him one
of the chief head centres of the rings that
did all the plotting. The fact that his
office was used as a place Of consultation
is sufficient evidence that he was in the
confidence of the conspirators. It is quite
likely that he was consulted upon every
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-04

principle, and the lobby sought for every
known ally that could be mustered into
its service The colored people were told
that he was their enemy, and many Of
them joined the coalition. Some Repub-
licans were told that he was opposed to
Grant, and they rallied with the opposi-
ton. Casey and Packard knew that he
was opposed to them, and they used the
federal patronage to assail the Governor.
The Democrats hated because they feared
Warmoth, and they trained with the
motley combination. The lobby, not yet
strong enough, next called the mob to its
assistance. What sight, Was there
ever such an array of allies consorted
against an officer before? And yet they
failed. They lacked conference, ability,
honesty and persistence. The enemy they
assailed had all the qualities they lacked.
But the great central fact was and is
that it was death grapple between War
moth and the lobby, in which the Gov
ernor won, not for himself but for the
people. And just by neck, too. If he
had not forseen the storm, and fortified
himself with the the constitutional limita-
ton against the enlargement of the State
debt, he would have been beaten. for the
lobby would have banluupted the State or
it would compassed its ends. And its end
was his overthrow, since he had over
thrown their plundering schemes. All the
late trouble was not for reform, but for
robbery, and the plunderers have been
beaten by the very man who is accused OF
doing all the mischief. The lobby knows
better, but it is doubtful if the people do,
they have such confidence in their old
friends who lately attempted to rob them
in the name Of reform.
The fact, then, looms up that we have
just passed through crisis that involved
the welfare of the State. The lobby, with
an army as varied as that which followed
the crusaders, assaulted the treasury
through the Governor, and was beaten.
There was no other issue involved, and
the country may congratulate itself that
it WAS saved by its own faithful officer,
whom it had appointed for that purpose,
and who periled himself in the proper dis
charge of his duties.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-04

important step. Besides he is reputed to
have sufficient sagacity to know that the
arrest Of the Governor, Lieutenant Gov
ernor, several Senators and dozen Repre-
sentatives, just as the House was
about to assemble, would create great
excitement, and, no doubt, lead to the alb
sence Of the friends of the arrested parties
The dullard who conceived the coup fore
saw this result easily enough, even If he
failed to look beyond and see the recoil
that was sure to follow the outrage. by
stationing mafshals at the door Of the
State House, with orders to wait until the
House adjourned and the members came
out, legislation would not have been inter-
rupted. But that was not the programme
which had been prepared in the marshals
office.
So that, when Mr.. Packard protests
under oath that he knew nothing about
the intent in having the members arrested,
he merely ELECTS smile Of incredulity
from every intelligent citizen in the city.
The intent was too plain to be mistaken
by the most stupid striker among his dep
uty marshals. It was to break down the
majority against Carter in the House until
the journal could be approved and some
half dozen of the opposition members
expelled and others seated in their places.
Mr. Packard readily lent himself to carry
out the programme, if he did not devise it,;
and he performed his part with the spirit
and the understanding also"
Fortunately the plan failed for want of a
quorum. There was a little too much
efficiency Too many members left the
hall, and the conspirators were powerless.
But the intent remains exposed. And if
Mr.. Packard is ignorant Of what that in
tent was, he stands solitary and alone, an
isolated example Of a man Of ordinary in
telligence and commanding position who
can not see what everybody else does very
plainly see.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-04
A WAY TO BEAT REPUBLICANIsM,

We desire to make suggestion to the
Democrats that we consider sound, root
and branch. They are spending great
deal of money in sustaining such organs
as the Times, Citizens Guard, Bee and
Picayme. They are making desperate
play for negro support, as proven by their
coalition with the boiling Republicans,
and their ready utilization with even car
pet-bag colored men like Lott Chester,
Tucker and Burch They denounce our
colored citizens as ignorant, brutal and
wholly deficient in those traits which dis
tinguish civilized peoples.
In view of these facts, We suggest that
the Democracy drop their violent OPPOSE
ton to the school laws, and give hearty
support to the work of educating the col
ored people. In enabling them to read
the ponderous yet luminous arguments
which fill the columns of the Democratic
press, they may possibly take the first step
toward PROSECUTING the colored people to
the Democratic faith. Mixed schools
would give them direct advantage in the
examples set by the superior race. We
give this hint out Of our regard for the
much abused colored people, even at the
risk Of weakening the Republican party.
Shall we hear a response?
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-04
A CARD.

The ladies O, the church i'll my charge, assisted
nv ladies of other churches in this city, are to
have an entertainment with various Other attrac-
tons. at Odd Fellows Hall, on the evenings OF
February 4. :, g and g. for the purpose of raising
more funds for our new building now going up on
Napoleon avenue, in the Sixth District The strin-
gency of money matters know, is severe, and yet
right in this, very stringency the ladies venture
upon the liberaity of a community that has never
failed to respond when worthy object was pre-
sented for its aid. would respectfully but most
earnestly beg of all my friends and acquaintance
in particular, and of the public in general their
presence and patronage. You may not be able to
do the liberal things your hearts would incline you
to, but please remember that every little helps
and that little given by many will a0on reach
large amount.
fed st % b. WAlNE.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-04
Some of the most learned Pennsylvanians

Some of the most learned Pennsylvanians
sf now in this city in connection with the
..ncressional investigating committee.
mother distinguished Pennsylvania is Mr.
nan Rice. of the Paris Pavilion Circus,
while yet another came here, freely invest
ed his twenty five cents for lottery ticket;
and drew one fourth Of the capital prize Of
fs5027 in the Louisiana State Lottery. The
name of this lucky Pennsylvania is
Thomas c. Fulton; and while he remains in
New Orleans he wisely concludes to remain
at the City Hotel AS he knows how it is
himself, he VII take pleasure i'll initiating
Others into tn secret Of buying a drawing
ticket.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-04

Promulgatol Bovee thinks that Cover
nor Warmoth was unfriendly to him be-
cause he suspended him from Office Not
necessarily: because the Governor might
iustify that while he had no unfriendllness
to Mr. Bovee personally, he might be un-
friendly to the way the Secretary had OF
promulgating bogus laws as genuine. The
distinction in this case is not as nice as II
might be, but it is the best we can make.
The rule of law is that where plalh
reason exists there is no use in hunting
for an imaginary one.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-04

One of the thirteen charges artlcuia'eo
in the Bee against Governor Warmo'n
snecifies that he has failed to enforce ex-
isting laws giving protection and equality
to the negroes. This ought to be attended
TO at once, and we do not see any better
WOW IN do it than to enforce the law by
Giving the colored folks an equal show IN
the Bee Office with the very parties WHO
are SO much annoyed at the present deprl-
vation Of benefits that they ought to enjoy
parhans the Bee can amend this injustice
without executive interference.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-04

When fresh water fish get into salt water
thew swim near the surface. and the con
verse of this is noticeable in regard to ma
rine fishes. When these find their way into
fresh water they usually remain at the bot
tom of the stream. Such is the observation
of NJ. Bart, recently communicated TO the
Paris Academy of Sciences.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-04

The supply of India rubber is said to be
inexhaustible. Each tree can be tapped
for twenty successive years. and yields on
an average three tablespoonsful a day.
Forty-three thousand of these trees have
been counted on tract of land thirty miles
long by eight wide.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-04

Our editorial rooms were enlivened by a
visit from the genial publisher of the ST.
Louis Times, John Hodnett, Esq. We re
rret that we were not able to see more of
him, as business required him to visit Mo-
bile. He was introduced by our friend,
Apdv par1e
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-04

No trace of man has been found in any
deposits formed during the glacial period
in Northern Europe, but the absence of
early human remains is easily accounted
for by the ease with which the bones de-
cav. The oldest human skulls that have
been found are the same type as those OF
races now existing.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-04
B. WAYNE.
A CARD.

NEW ORLEANS, Februa y 3, 1872.
The undersigned cert:fes that he was the holder
of quarter combination ticket. Nos. 81. ia. "a,
class %, in the Louisiana State Lottery which drew
the prize of five thousand and twenty dollars
on Friday February 2, 1872; said ticket having
cost the sum of twenty five cents at the Office No
10 St. CHI rles street, and that the amount was
promptly paid on presents alton Of the ticket at the
office of the company.
THOMAS C. FULTON.
City Hotel,
MISUNDERSTANDING Pennsylvania. fe4 1t Up
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-04

We have received complimentary tickets
to the entertainments at Odd Fellows Hall
next Tuesday. Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday evenings, to aid in raising funds to
complete the Napoleon avenue Presbyterian
Il,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-04

According to the Gaulois, the Colonne
Vendome will shortly be restored to its for
mer position. All the fragments OF the
column have been collected at the Depot
of Crown Property, in the Rue de fUni-
versity. There are in all 272 pieces, only
two of which will require re-castil g-those
which formed that portion Immediately Ne
meath the capital, representing jn lelief the
soldiers who fought at Austeri.'Z,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-04

The Sheriff of tie parish of Orleans will
sell at auction tomorrow. at noon, at the
Merchants and AuctiOneers' Exchange.
Royal street, two receipts. one for the sum
of $500, and the other for the sum of 500.
See advertisement.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-04
THOSE DISTINGUISHED VISITORS,

THOSE DISTINGUISHED VISITORS"
The Prince Alexis had better look to
his laurels The Northern and Western
people, who have done their ssIevel best
to receive with becoming honor the scion
Of all the Russias, have evidently given
themselves a great deal of unnecessary
trouble. After all, there really was no
necessity for importing from so great a
distance a distinguished visitor If they
had only made known their wants, Special
Deputy Collector Senator Herwig could
have supplied them with bakers dozen,
and still have had some left on hand.
President Grant viii, no doubt, learn with
surprise and establishment the peculiar
anxiety Of some Of his officials down here
for reform, and the people will also learn
a novel mode of securing it. This is the
method C Ia HerviS & Company: Take a
revenue cutter at a cost of about $50 q
day, two deputy collectors at a cost of IS
a day, each; a keeper of bonded ware
house. two or three inspectors, according
to your discretion, at 81 day, each;
place them all on board the revenue
cutter, let the marshal furnish mattresses,
blankets, whisky, ETC., the collector cham
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-04

Professor Davidson, of the United States
coast survey, found that sandstone cliff,
seventy feet high, was so much affected by
the suns rays that he was obliged to re-
move his instruments 100 feet from the
edge, in order to find sufficiently steady
sunnOrt
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-04

Volunteer Fire Engine Company No.
will give a grand fancy dress, masquerade
and firemens ball at Union Hall, corner of
Third and Magazine streets, to celebrate
Mardi Gras, on the nj ght Of the thirteenth
instant. Complimentary tickets received.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-04

Louisiana Steam Fire Engine No. 10 will
give a grand fancy dress, mask and fire
mems ball at Turner Hall, Mardi Gras,
night of the thirteenth instant. We ac-
knowledge the receipt Of complimentary
ficEafs
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-04

We see it stated that the wife of the Rev.
G. G. Ames, of San Jose, California, during
her husbands recent visit to the States,
supplied his pulpit and attended to all her
household cares besides.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-04

Washington Steam Engine Company No
20 will celebrate their twenty-fourth ami
versary by a grand fancy dress and mask
ball at Masonic Hall next Saturday even
ing. See announcement in another column.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-04

Next Tuesday, Wednesday. Thursday and
Friday evenings the ladies of the Rev. Mr.
Wayne's church will have an entertain
ment at Odd Fellows Hall, for the purpose
of raising funds for the new building now
in progress of erection on Napoleon avenue.
Sec advertisement
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-04

The use of asbestos as piston-rod pack
ing is now engaging the attention of en-
gineers 1t is stated that friction has no
appreciable effect on the asbestos packing,
and howsoever great the pressure of the
steam or howsoever high the temperature
NAV be, this packing seems to be unaffected
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-04
NOTICE.

ROCKS SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON REGISTRY o. A.
st.mdino IJnaudited Warrauts and w. 0r UT
of the Session of the Legislature Of IN
No, 50 Cont sfreef,
New Orleans, January 90 1a-,
Notice is hereby given to persons holiino
rants and vouchers of the last session Of the H..
lature to present the same to the chairman o. y
committee immediately for registry, az a hin :
the redemption of the genuine warrants =,
voucbers will be introduced into the HOUSE or :
prior to the fifteenth day of February, 1872.
Office hours from to II A. NJ, and from >.
p NJ. xr,r r., nno
;a2I 1Ot IN Charn.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-04

Senator Campbell yesterday defended
himself from the attacks made upon him
IN the Citizens Guard in reference Ia
alleged mlsappropriation of public moneys
designed for certain purposes i'll connec-
ton with the Land Office. These attacks
were never regarded otherwise than as the
offspring Of partisan malice, but tie in
vestlSating committee he has demanded
Will authoritatively put him right before
the public
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-04

The theatrical and circus matinees were
we'll attended yesterday, as the day was
clear and bright. though the air was some
what chilly outside.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-04

The Territorial Delegates to Congress
have united in request to the President
not to give the offices in the Territories to
outsiders
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-04

The treasurer of Decatur county, Iowa.
is said to have saved nearly $4,000 from
other people's money during the past few
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-04

An Indiana judge divorced lady and
married her to another man before the di-
vorce was entered on the record, all within
Gffoou ,uiDntoc
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-04

From some trials at Liege, it appears that
cartridge cases OF phosphorus pfonze'
one-fifth lighter than those OF ordinary
sheet brass, were fired from forty to fifty
times without being destroyed.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-04

The Planters Banner still! continues to
abuse Daniel bennett, by denouncinp car
pet-baggers. Duty and affection both con.
denim this unseemly abuse.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-04

See advertisement OF Mr.. j. +. Morse SUI
perintendent of the work on the New Or
leans Customhouse, inviting proposals for
wrought and cast iron work.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-04

Mr. Scott, colored Georgian, endeav-
ored to correct his little son, but the latter
made SO many missions in the paternal
frame with his pocket-knife that the cor
oner was called in to finish the ''undertak-
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-04

Messrs. Louis Stern 4 Brothers will sell
tomorrow, at ten O'clock at No. 10 Charities
street. 600 cases boots, shoes and brogans.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-04

1t may sound like paradox, yet the
breaking of both wings of an army is
pretty sure way to make it fly.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-04

1t was an Irishman who wanted to find
place where there was no death, that he
might 90 and end his days there