New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-01-28
MISCELLANEOUS.

Railroad Bill Its Passage i'm
Kentucky and Ohio-Verdict Against
II Distiller-The Hornet at Balti-
more-Snow Blockade OIL Union Pa
cifc-snow Drifting Badly-NIemphls
and Pnducah Railroad Direct0rs-St.
Louis Waterworks-Heavyg Frost in
CaIifornia-Alexis-Fir in Louisville
Florida Put In for Repairs.
BOsToN, January 27.-The late Isaac Rich
left the bulk of his property to the Method
ist Collegiate Institute.
JACKSON, Miss, January 27.-There has
been a decided effort in the Legislature to
repeal the $4,000 mile railroad subsidy bill.
A bill to that effect was killed in the House
last week. and similar bill was indefinitely
postponed in the Senate to-day. This settles
the question.
Several railroads in the State encouraged
by the subsidy are making rapid progress.
The Middle and Northwestern road, under
the management of Colonel Mann, will have
completed 100 miles on the first of Septem-
Der.
A bill passed establishing State Agricul
tural Bureau, and publishing monthly crop
reports.
CINCINNATI January 1.-The announce
ment that the Senate of Kentucky had
passed the Cincinnati Southern railroad bill
to-day was received with great satisfaction
here. In Central Kentucky the dispatches
state there is great rejoicing this afternoon.
In Danvile tonight the town was illumi-
mated, cannon firing and a general jollitica-
ton.
A verdict in the case of the United States
VS.. Peter Schwab, for alleged violations of
the distillery tax laws for $22,S45, was
given to-day in favor Of the government.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, January 2.-The
Senate passed the Cincinnati and Southern
Railroad bill by one majority.
BALTIMORE, January 2.-The Hornet
arrived here to-day from Port Prince.
Lieutenant Arnold, of the Congress, is
aboard. having been detailed to accompany
the vessel. They saw no Spanish cruisers
during the voyage.
OMAHA. January 27.-The snow blockade
on the Union Pacific railroad seems to be
increasing. The weather along the line
west has been tearfully cold, with strong
stuck in the snow at Harvey's siding,
where there is but one house, and no
depot.
LARAMIE STATION, January 27.-RepOrts
of the storm are increasing. Weather
colder than any day heretofore, and the
snow is drifting badly.
MEMPHIS, January 27.-The following
named persons were to-day elected dlrec-
tors of the Memphis and Paducah railroad:
McComb, j. S. Roger, A. T. Lacey, w. +.
Norton, j. w. Ryan, l.. S. Trimble and 4.
Norton. The latter was elected president.
The road hence to Covington will be con
structed as rapidly as possible, and tits ex-
pected the entire road will be completed
within this year, as the grading is prin-
cipally done already.
ST. Louis. January 27.-The Legislature
passed bill authorizing st. Louis to issue
81. $50 900 in bonds for the extension and
protection OF waterworks.
san FRANCISCO, January 2.-Heavy
frosts in different parts of the State; ice
quarter of an inch thick formed. The
young orange trees are somewhat injured.
Louisville, January 27.-Grand Duke
Alexis acceps the invitation to visit this
city, He will arrive Tuesday.
Ewing & Co.'S wholesale grocery on
South Market street was burned, with
several adjoining buildings, to-day. Loss
$l50,0O0.
PROVIDENCE. January 27.-The steamer
Florida. from New Orleans for New York.
put into Newport for repairs to her ma
chinery.
CAIRo, January 27.-The roof of the office
on Phillips wharfb boat caught fire last
night; the flames gained considerable head
way, but were extinguished by stream OF
water from the Thompson Dean. The loss
is tritiing.
Weather Report.
WAR DRPARrnEH1l
Office Chief Signal officer, I
Washington, January p, 1879, 1880 r. M)
SYNOPSIS OF THE PAST TWENTr-FoUR HOURS.
The area of highest barometer, which
was Friday evening, over the South At
lantic coast, has apparently moved north
eastward into the Gulf States. The pres
sure has risen slightly over the lakes, and
decidedly in the Missouri valley. Cold
weather and brisk north winds prevail in
the latter region, northerly winds and rain
are reported from Alabama to Louisiana.
and brisk southwest winds, with rain and
rising temperature IN Northern FLORIDA.
High winds and rain extend to Virginia.
Snow continues, with diminishing southeri y
winds, on the lower lakes, and cloudy
weather. with occasional snow, on the upper
lakes. Clear and pleasant weather cOntln-
ues on the Pacific coast. The rivers nave
risen slightly at Cincinnati and fallen at
Cairo and Pittsburg.
PROBABILITIES.
An area of high barometer, with falling
temperature and clearing weather, will
probably extend from the Rocky Mountain
stations eastward to the Mississippi valley
by Sunday night. Northwest winds. with
falling temperature, prevail on Sunday
from Lake Superior to Florida and west
ward The rain has very generally ceased.
but cloudy weather will continue i'll the
Southern and Gulf States. The area of
lowest barometer moved northeast, with
brisk winds, into North Carolina. Easterly
winds, with rain, extend from Virginia to
New England. Southwest winds and rising
temperature, and possibly rain, will be ex-
perienced on the lower lakes tonight fol-
lowed by westerly winds and falling TEN
perature on Sunday Dangerous winds are
not anticipated to might, except possibly en-
the Florida coast.
River Intelligence.
SOUTHWEST PASS, January q, p. NJ
Barometer 302 Wind northwest, blowing
hard Arrived-American schooner Vraie,
Mason, master, thirteen days from Char
lesion. South Carolina, with general
cargo. to master No departures.
PAss-AL'OUTRE, January n, p. M
Wind north, light, with thick fog and rain.
Arrived-British bark Landore. Springle,
master, forty-nine days from London, in
ballast, to order. Sailed-Schooner Anna
Lyons.
VICKsBURG, January 27.-Passed down
Ironsides and barges at 6 F. NJ, and Poto-
mac at ?. M. Up-Pauline Carroll at Ii
A. M. River falling. Weather cool and
clear.
MEMPHIS, January 27.-Weather cloudy