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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-09-05
THE WILL OF THE FATHERS,

Mr. Charles O'Conor, the unwilling
nominee Of the Louisville convention.
brought his legal mind to bear upon the
theories Of government, and sent ''brief
two Or three columns long to his clients,
Nessrs, Train, Duncan, Pomeroy ct ais.
We derive from his opening argument of
the case that he considers the federal ad-
ministration simply board of executors
to administer the "will of the fathers of
the republic" This will has been fruit
full source Of perplexity to politicians with
a legal turn Of mind For while they
deem it their duty to carry out the instruc-
tons Of the decedent testators in all their
details, they generally fail to carry the
jury-the people1with them. That the
Democratic fathers had an undoubted
right to lay down certain general rules and
principles for the guidance Of posterity,
is as clear as that posterity may modify
them or disregard them altogether The
fathers were wise in their day and genera
ton, and considered well their acts. But
they were not bound by the usages of
their fathers further than it suited them
to be. Their customs, laws, precepts and
injunctions are useful as charts for refer
ence, but they are not sacramental. Many
of them now belong to the rubbish Of the
past. The best have been retained, and
will remain a part Of the American system
SO long as it suits posterity to have it so,
and no longer We are not in want of
mag for President to execute the will of
the fathers but live statesman, to exc
cute the will of the living people of
America. We want man who is capable
of originating measures when necessary,
rather than one to decipher the political
black letters of hundred years ago. The
American system has been enlarged with
the growth Of the country, and every year
presents questions that have no precedent
Sometimes measures which are necessary
to sustain the government conflict with the
teachings of the revolutionary fathers. In
such cases necessity preserves it's tradi-
tional imperious character, and the
wisdom Of a past age is pigeon
holed. When poor old Buchanan
wrung his hands and declared that he
could not find any authority to coerce a |
sovereign State, the people rose in their
might and promptly supplied that little
defect in the VIII which Mr.. O'Conor
wishes to have executed so mechanically.
Abraham Lincoln wrote q codicil to that |
will which would make some Of the old |
folks stare if they could be made con-
scious Of its purport The thirteenth, |
fourteenth and fifteenth amendments
sweep away every provision Of constitu-
ton or law that conflict with them. And |
if further amendments are deemed neces-
sary the people Of the present day are
capable Of deciding that question without
musty books. An administra-
ton should be prospective retro
spective in its tendencies. The interests
Of the living people are Of vastly more
than wills" Of our buried
patriots. Before a court Of justice it is
very proper for Mr.. O'Conor to consider
what things have been permitted by the
law makers, but before the tribunal Of the
people his duty is to find out what is
wanted
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-09-05
QUARANTINE.
PROCLAMATION BY THE GoyERxop
STATE OF LOUISIANA. J
Executive Department.
New Orlnana Linz 10 -. {

STATE OF LOUISIANA \
Executive Department
New Orleans June 49, 1872 I
WHEREAS, An act of the Legislature, apnrovad
March Is 1855, entitled can act to establish nnara
tine Tor the protection of the State" provides that
the Governor of the State shall issue his proelana
ton, upon the advice of the Board of Health. de.
clarlng any place where there shall be reason in
believe pestilent, contagious or infections diaaas
exists, to be an infected place. and stating tb.
number of days of quarantine to be performed bv
the vessels, their passengers officers and crew.
coming from such place or places
Now, therefore in pursuance of the provisions
OIL the act Aforesaid, issue this my proclamation
ana aecIare the places hereafter named to be IL
iected places, and that all vessels, together with
officers, crews, passengers and cargoes, arri7ipa,
from such places, or having touched or stoppsd at
any Of them, shall be subject to quarantine ~
not less than ten days, or for longer period "a
may be considered necessary by the Board NJ
Health to take effect from and after the FIRST
DAY OF JULY, 1872 any violation of tl,e ovarar.
tine laws as here proclaimed will be saveralv mr.,
ished.
The places which are hereby declared infected
as aforesaid are the following, to wit Havana
Matanzas Trinidad, Cardenas, St Jaqo. all m tha
Island OF Cuba Port Royal and Mintego Bav m
the Island Of Jamaica; JacmeI and Port-au Primo
on the Island Of San Domingo the islands Of ST
Thomas, Martinique and Guadalupe, Carnpeaclr
in Yueatan; Belize, in Honduras; Vera Cruz Al
varado, Tampico Matamoras and Tuxpan. in Nev.
ico San Juan, in Nicaragua Chagreg, AspinvaI,
and Porto Bello, in Central America; maracaibo in
Venezuela; Laguayra, Island of Trinidad. R,o
JanetEO Para, Cayenne, Buenos Ayres Pernan,
boueo' in South America and Nassau New Prov.
dence.
Given under ms hand and the seal of the State
this eighteenth day of June, A D. ls72. and Of the
independence of the United States the ninety.sixth
By the Governor.
H. C. WARMOTH.
~ HERRoS Secretary Of State.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-09-05

We heard an old Democratic politician
say on the street yesterday, that the con.
servatives made the greatest mistake of
their lives in not putting Governor War
moth at the head Of their ticket It would
have been proof that Liberalism in Louisi-
ana did have a Republican element in it.
AS it is, Democracy SO powerfully predom-
mates that it obscures any saving grace
that might otherwise be seen.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-09-05

Began and Wilson, two men who entered
the house of Mrs. Hardy, a wealthy New
York lady, not long since. and after gag
giug and tying her, placed pistol to her
head ana torch to her feet and frightened
her into telling them where the valuables
were, have just been sent to State prison
FOR twenty years.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-09-05

A New Jersey milkman was feeding two
calves the other day during a tremendous
thunder shower. One Of the calves was
standing on each side OF the man. A fear
full flash of lightning struck dead both the
calves, but, singuIarly enough, did not in
lure a hair on the head of the milkman.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-09-05

An old bachelor in Greenwich avenue,
New York, has been utilizing the hot
weather by cooking his meals with burn
ing glass. He says the mutton tastes of
sulphur, and the steak is strongly impreg-
mated with magnesium.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-09-05

Two Keokuk maids arose at midnight to
hunt mosquitoes, and killed them with the
lamp. Their nightgowns were not badly
burned, but the bed curtains were total
wreck, and the man who ran TO their aid
stiGl has his hands wrapped in blister cloth,
but saws cit paid
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-09-05

The staging in tho new hall Of the E1-
position building, which has recently. been
frescoed in an artistic manner, has been re-
moved, and the hall will soon be ready for
public use. 1t is tar the most spacious and
elegant hall in the South, and one Of the
best in the United States.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-09-05

There are over five hundred summer
boarders in Bethlehem, New Hampshire,
who pay on an average ten dollars week
for their board. Fifty applications day
for board are now rejected for want Of ac-
commodati0ns.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-09-05

The Louisville Journal is responsible for
this: "When, Barnums caunibals offered
one of the spectators at the show, last
night, ten dollars if he would give him his
little boy on half shell for breakfast this
morning, Ny little boy is not for sale, re-
piled the fond parent but have got a
staltfed mother-in-law you can have for.
half the money
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-09-05

The Houston U,tion entered upon its fifth
year on the second instant, and celebrated
the event by inviting to its Office those who
had supported it in its endeavors to build
up a paper devoted to the interests OF the
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-09-05

A traveller relates that while he was in
Utah, Tom Thumb was. also there on q
visit. While the renowned dwarf was at a
dinner party, he jumped from his chair and
said, with a pompous air: i can not under
stand this polygamy at all" His host, a
man six feet high, thereupon exclaimed;
Neither could /, Tom, when was of your
size &"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-09-05

l.. L. SHINES, State tax collector for the
parish Of Pointe Coupee, has been granted
leave of absence for twenty days He will
make short trip to the West, and return
nhnnf the fifteenth instant
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-09-05

Itappears that harmony is not altogether
the result Of the fusion Of the late dis
cordant elements, since number Of the
Liberal clubs are talking of resolving
themselves into independent political or
CARNATIONS. The idea is to escape the
turmoil and vexations of canvass in
which they. have no particular interest.
If independent, they can watch the flow
and ebb Of the political current and sail
with that which offers the best guarantees
for the reform so desirable, It would be
hard to make the majority of our people
believe that this, under any circumstances,
is attainable under Democratic auspices,
and Democrats on the fusion ticket now
have a controlling influence.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-09-05

We see by the official proceedings Of the
CITY Council that an ordinance is before
that body which efeetually provides for
the removal Of all dead carcasses from the
streets ~ contracting with the Stern Fer
tilizin2 C6apany.ta rake charge Of and put
Them out Of the way st rates SO extremely
low that the city will save thousands Of
dollars araaalIy upon the former cost Of
this aery :, while there will be ample
security that tile duty viii be well per
formed.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-09-05

John Adams, constable of East New
York, called with his wife late one night
recently, at the house of an exjustice
named Seaman, who, it seems, had spoken
somewhat against the character of Mrs.
Adams, and having awakened him and got
him to the door, seized him by the arms
and held him while the injured wife be-
lahored the unjust justice with hunting
yybin
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-09-05

at yicEsburg yesterday afternoon it was
red hot, away up to 957, while it was 92'
at Omaha, Ole at Shreveport, 9O2 at Leaven-
worth and $50 at New Orleans. The lowest
point reached here during Tuesday night
zyaa 700
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-09-05
ONE BPFEnT OF RFPnnIArIoH.

A dispatch from Berlin says that all
the new Georgia bonds have been excluded
from the Exchange. because of the recent
action Of the State author ties in refusing
to recognize the railroad bonds issued
during Governor Bullocks administra-
ton This is just what we may expect
with regarasto our securities if We are not
very careful. The damage does not stop,
it seems, with the doubtful paper, but ex-
tends to all classes of State bonds, which
Injuries the innocent as well as the guilty
Our financial arrangements abroad are
based in large degree upon the securi-
ties of the general and State governments,
and whatever affects this paper tightens
our money market and depresses every
sort of business. When Louisiana ceases
to threaten reputation, and consents to
admit that she is not ruined, nor in
danger Of being, our bonds can be
hypothecated in the European market
for five per cent and this will enable US
to enjoy money at such rates as prevail in
the East. When we can afford to advance
upon consignments Of grain and provi-
sions at the same rate that prevails in the
East, We shall then be in a better condi-
ton to claim the trade Of the West than
We are at present, And at the same time
we can afford to help the cotton interest
at cheaper rates than are now extorted
from the suffering planters. But the first
step toward this end is to establish conf
dence abroad, not only in our honest in
tention to pay our debts, but in our ability
to do SO. And we can not do this 50 long
as we threaten to repudiate what we owe
and pro- claim to the world that we are
going to the devil at rapid rate. Stran-
gers will not lend money to men who de-
clare that they do not intend to pay their
outstanding paper and.who further set up
that they are on the brink of bankruptcy.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-09-05

"A grand vocal and instrumental concert
will be given by party of young ladies for
the benefit of Widow NJ. J. G, tomorrow
evening at Lyceum Hall, A complimentary
ticket has been received.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-09-05

The action of the Georgia State authori-
ties has been Endorsed by the Pjcay1ose,
now let US hear what it has to say with
regard to the action Of the bankers in
Berlin
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-09-05

See advertisement Of six State warrants
lost or mslaid, for salary of the Adjutant
General For information that will lead to
their recovery liberal reward will be
rai5
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-09-05

An all line narrow gauge railroad from
Middleton, Tennessee, through the counties
Of Tippah, Union, Pontotoc, Chiokasaw,
Ol1tibbeha, Winston, Neshoba, Newton,
Jasper, Jones Perry and Harrison, Mis-.
sissppi, to Mississippi City, will materially
aid the uade and commerce of New Or
leans Read in another column a report Of
the opening Of this road from Middleton,
Tennessee, to Ripley, Mississippi,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-09-05
ITEMS ABOUT 5THE TTMES.0
mh9 II 81 Up
WATCHES, DIAMONDS, JEWELRY,
sTATUBTTEs, BRONZE CLOCKS.

85.............,C Canal Street......,...,...IG5
NJ. SCOOTER has just returned from Europe
with very large and rich stock Of goods com.
prtsing the latest styles of full sets JEWELRY
DIAMONDS. of all sizes, set and unset, SILVER.
WARE sTATUETTEs, BRONZE CLOCKS, SPEC
TACLEs, and everything belonging to frst-class
Jewelry establishment. He has the largest stock
Of new, rich aad elegant goods to be found in the
South which he offers at low prices for cash,
AUS I'm
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-09-05

Here is a. North Carolina condenser
" Clara Observation-Disclosures
leigh. Age twenty-seVen.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-09-05

Colonel J. S. Clark, Of New Orleans, was
at the Fifth Avenue and Colonel L. l..
Jewell, Of New Orleans at the Grand Cen
trail Hotel, New York, last Saturday.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-09-05

Mr. Mustard is appointed school teacher
in Kansas to draw out little boys ideas and
make en- smart.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-09-05

Since Greeley fans have made their ap-
Dearance in Norfolk, Virginia, the girls now
say, instead Of "Chawles, fan thine Owl"
Augustus, dear, please Greeley me-
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-09-05

The smokers who ride in cars set apart
especially for them on the Eighth avenue
railroad, New York, complain Of the intru-
sion of ladies.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-09-05

The fruit trade is prosecuted now with
more vigor than any ether business IN New
Orleans.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-09-05

A lady residing near Saginaw City gave
birth the other day to twins, one Of which
weighed eleven pounds and the other
Fourfaan
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-09-05

1t is quite evident to the close observer
that even the Democrats are by no means
united in support of their State ticket
To the genuine Democrat there is some
thing degrading in the bargain and sale
that has recently characterized political
combinations, and with sure defeat staring
them in the face, they prefer a straight
out adherence to the doctrines and prin-
ciple8 of their party. To this sentiment
in great measure is no doubt attribu-
table the Louisville movement, which in
Democratic eyes has acquired additional
significance by the reported nomination of
Charles O'Conor for the Presidency. To
all such the present condition of State
politics is uncomfortable. They will have
to have another ticket in the field. In
deed the question of straight-out Demo-
cratic nominations is already being agi-
tated, with decidedly favorable inclina-
ton on the part of the young Democracy.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-09-05

If the organ Of the fusionists is to be
relied on there is a deadness in the new
camp that is not healthy. Soda pop
should be taken on the instant or it will
fatten.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-09-05

Waste Of wealth ia sometimes retrieved;
waste OF health. seldom; but waste Oh tllhe'
never.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-09-05

A young man in Greene county, Iowa,
will pay for his farm of 100 acres from this
years wheat crop.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-09-05

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS,
New Orleans, August q, 1872.
Notice is hereby given that, under and in pur-
suance Of the acts Of the Legislature of the State
relative to the Consolidated Debt of the city OF
New Orleans, the commissioners of said debt will
receive proposals until SATURDAY, the twenty.frst
OF September, proximo at u NJ for the sale to the
city of consolidated bonds to the amount of Two
Hundred Thousand Dollars (B20O 0OOl, to be re-
deemed from the surplus Of the Consolidated Loan,
as required by law.
The bids Will be Endorsed Proposals for sale of
Consolidated Bonds, and addressed to Hon. B. F
Flanders Mayor.
The commissioners shall have the right Of re-
iecttng bids.
By order of tie Board of Commissioners Of the
Consolidated Debt.
ALFRED SHAW,
administrator of Public Accounts
moo n SIX
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-09-05

HON. EDWARD MCPHERSON, LII. D.
Jerk ofthe United States House ofRepresentatives;
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-09-05
THE PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN.
NOW IN PRESS:

NOW IN PRESS:
THR
HANDBOOK OF POLITICS FOR 1872.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-09-05

Whose political works have always been charac-
terized By such thoroughness, accuracy and impair
TALLY as to make them absolutely Indispensable
to American statesmen, politicians, lawyers, stu
dents of history. journalists and intelligent think
ers of all classes and all political parties, by whom
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-09-05
REDEMPTION OF CITY BONDS,

7. A. WOODWARD,
sci Up Assistant Secretary of State
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-03-06
HON e NEWS.
Gov. Palmer for f.rnnt.

ST Louis, March A special to the Demo
crot from Springfield, ILL.,, says Gov. Palmer
declines the overturcs for the nomination at the
Cincinnati Convention and declares for Grant.
New York, March 4.-The Tribune alleges
that some merchants who incriminated rov-
eminent officials by their testimony before the
Custom House Investigating Committee arc
now being subjected TO yexatious suits and
seizures. Tho firm Of Clark x Schultz, who are
ofthis class had their books overhauled in n
manner which the Tribune says was suspicious
if not positively outrageous.
There was a mass meeting of the German
Workingmen held yesterday to form an Eng
fish branch of the eight hour league. The fi-
ture meeting for the fusion of all working inter-
ests was argued.
PHILADELPHIA, March 4.-The Centennial
Commissioners had their first meeting TO-DAY.
tits proposed to make this American Centen-
NAL the feature ofthe age.
Mayor Halls trial has commenced.
WTNGNGToN, March Andrew J. Jones
late President of the Western Railroad Com
panY, charged with fraudulent use of bonds of
the Company, was tried before the Superior
Court Of Moore county last week and convict
ed. He was sentenced to pay fine Of ten
thousand dollars and one years imprisonment
in the penitentary. He takes an appeal to the
Suprcme Court,
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-03-06
FLORIDA ORANGE TREES.
The Author Of Uncle Toms Cabin Pie.
lures One.

Ohe.
The writer of this visited Mrs. Stoves
orange grove at Mandarin, Florida, on the
10th of last November. The oranges were
then ripening. On the oath of January
she writes that the trees are yet laden with
the choice fruit. Here is her picture of
twenty-year old tree, the beauty of her
grove of 143 trees:
Right opposite to the window through
which the morning sun Is pouring, stands
stately orange tree, thirty-feet high, with
spreading, graceful top and vanished
green leaves, full of golden fruit. These
are the veritable golden apples of the Hes
perdes-the apple that ATLANTA threw in
the famous race; and they are good enough
to be run after. The things that fill the
New York market, called, by courtesy, or
anges-pithy, wilted and sour-have not
even suggestion of what those golden
balls are that weigh down the great glossy
green branches of yonder tree, At the
trees foot, Aunt Katy does her weekly
washing in the open air, the winter
through. We have been putting our tape
inches in girth, and for shapely beauty il
has no equal. The orange tree is, i'm our
view, the best worthy to represent the
Tree of Life of any that grows on earth.
1t is the fairest, the noblest, the most gem
erOus it is the most upspringing and
abundant, of all trees which the Lord
God caused to grow eastward in Eden It's
wood is white and hard and tough, fit to
sustain the immense weight of its fruitagc
Real good ripe oranges are very heavy,
and the generosity of the tree inclines il TO
fruit In clusters. We counted, the other
day, cluster of eighteen, hanging low
and weighing down the limb.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-03-06
The German Press.

The Cincinnati German Press say Of the
proposed Liberal Republican movement:
The VolksJldH says:
If the coalition of all the elements of
the opposition to General Grant, to lie
known as the New Reform Party can offer
nothing more than the candidacy of
Judge Davis, of Illinois, it had better bury
itself at once and save expenses hereafter.
1t would take larger magnifying glass
than we possess to make us perceive the
services for which Mr.. Davis Is entitled to
the Presidency. In general, the public
knows nothing of him, and the little that
his record comprises is rather damaging.
The Polksfreund says:
The Liberal Republicans, who may as
semble in Cincinnati, simply OH their own
motion, and not i'm obedience to any def
mite authority, can do nothing of any po-
litical Significance. The different States
should commence by forming an organiza-
ton, to be represented as polit-
zeal body by their chosen dele
gates, and before that IL done
no one has right to act i'm the name of
another. So close Is the Presidential cleo
ton now upon us, thot n mere assemblage
of voluntee Reformers, gathered from all
quarters, can be of no possible AVAIL