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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-12-21
FORT ST. PHILIP CANAL.

We extract from a letter placed at our
disposal, and addressed to gentleman of
this city by Colonel Marshall ]. Smith,
member of the commercial convention
which has recently met at St. Louis. 1t
conveys the encouraging information that
the convention has unanimously recon-
mended to Congress the passage Of an act
providing for the construction of the canal:
The Fort st. Philip canal resolutions
passed the convention unanimously. I
telegraphed Hon. Mr.. Morrey, of Louisi-
ana. He replied thanking the convention.
sent last night certified and official
copy Of the resolutions. I shall be happy
to let the Chamber of Commerce know
what has been done"
We add the rather obscure resolutions
Of the convention:
The committee on the ship canal round
Niagara Falls, and the Fort St Philip canal,
recommended, as regards the latter project,
that Congress be urged to make the apprO-
priation necessary for the construction OF
the canal. On motion Of Mr.. Latshaw, Of
Missouri, the report was Endorsed and
adopted.
Concerning the Niagara ship canal, the
same committee recommended the adOp-
ton of the preamble and resolutions re
ferTed to them for the establishment of this
canal.
We think that one such important work
at time, is as much as can be expected
from Congress.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-12-21
NEW ORLEANS REPUBLICAN, SATURDAY. DECEMBER 81 1872

With sheriffs taxing justice TO the tune Of
eighty thousand dollars clear profit per
annum, with clerks swelling into immense
fortunes after two years service, with
even constables and justices Of the peace
retiring upon comfortable incomes after a
single term, all Of which must be an
outrage upon litigants in the very nature
of things, we never heard or read
any remark from the democracy that
manifested any hostility to this sort of
evil. Even the bar, which was fusionist,
let these matters severely alone, although
it was and is apparent that justice is be-
trayed by its sworn defenders Rhen the
legal profession allow such wrongs to be
committed under their very noses without
even protesting thereat 1t is prescribed
IN the fee bill as at present, bunglingly
made up, that every bill of costs shall be
made out in detail for the inspection of
the party called upon to pay it, This is
not DONE and the lawyers submit to the
dereliction. It is further provided in the
Criminal Code that the court shall make
offenders pay the costs Of their conviction,
and that IN the event the fees are not.col-
lectable from the prisoner the officer shall
lose them. Yet these fees are collected off
of the city Of New Orleans, aud that, too,
upon inspected bills. Did the Demo-
Gratis ever refer to these evils and offer to
repeal them before the electian, or have
they ever signifed q disposition in that
direction up to the present time? Is there
anybody that has ever heard a Democrat
attack any single abuse that called for an
expenditure Of public moneys? # there is
we should like to see him and to hear his
witnesses on the subject. Nor is there at
present any suggestion from that quarter in
favor Of any amelioration of the litigating
classes Of this city, Notwithstanding the
apparent necessity for some such reforma-
ton. The truth is, the Democracy does
not belong to the reform brotherhood.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-12-21
TIE POSTAL. TELEGRAPH

The holder of any special privilege is
horror stricken at the political danger to
arise from the same privilege administered
as trust by the government. God by
two special dispensations inspired the
genius Of Franklin to attract electricity,
and Morse to direct it TO a useful purpose
The design Of Providence has been per
yerted to private gain by the sagacious
monopolists who live upon tame lightning
and ttrom the peoplean exorbitant tax
for the use Of this mysterious agent which
God intended for their use. tits proposed
that the government shall acquire the
whole telegraph property, and throw it
open at cost to the people at this a cry
is raised by those who occupy the Offices
and receive the dividends of the present
expensive system, that the liberties
OF the people are IN danger! And
even the commercial convention at
St Louis was staggered in its support
of this wise measure by the vivid picture
Of despotism working its wires to enslave
forty millions Of people, No doubt the
holders Of crown grants looked with the
same disnay upon the acquisition of the
public domain by the federal government,
and the benignant bestowal Of bomesteads
upon landless millions. For how much
more powerful would be il theory the
government which holds title to the
homes of the people, than if it conveyed
their messages by mail or telegraph
The people want cheap and rapid inteIIi-
gence. The laborer who comes from
Chicago to Louisiana wishes to dictate a
message to his family, just as much |
as the millionaire merchant does
to send q cablegram to his anxious
friends. The press should be relieved /
from combination which receives in
mense sums for the transmission of intel
igence Of vital importance to the people.
The unity Of the postal service, OF the
currency and of the judicial appeal in the
lands Of the government has promoted the
interests Of all Why should the simplif-
,ation and economy Of tie telegraph pro
tues The mischief appgaa3GdeJ: We son. ]
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-12-21
OUR POVERTY CUR PROTECTION.

In the midst of the conflicting reports
from the diamond fields Of Arizona, it is
difficult to decide whether the precious
stones that have been exhibited as the
product of these mines were honestly
gathered there, OF whether they were put
in the ground in Arizona in order to al
low those who put them there to specu-
late on the world in the sale Of The re-
ported diamond fields. Certain parties
have invested very largely in this speeu-
lation, and they entered into the matter
after careful investigation. Mr.. Janin, Of
SaE Francisco, an expert in mining, Wis
tied the regions from which the rubies and
diamonds were said to have been ez-
tracted, and he made report to
his employer, Lent, of San Fran
cisco, that the discovery was
both genuine, extensive and valuable.
Janin and Lent are still friends, and yet
Lent is the PARTY who pronounce5 the en-
tire transaction fraud. Slack, a citizen
Of Kentucky, reports that he visited the
mining fields, and was so thoroughly salts
fed with the condition of affairs that,
though Offered five thousand dollars for
his interest in the mines, he refused, and
still refuses, to sell the same. As Lent
puts on the airs OF an injured party and
as It vas through the report of his man
Janin that the world generally was in
duced to pat what faith it did in the dis
covery, We submit that it is about time
Janin had some explanation to offer The
poverty OF New Orleans, which exempts
rs from these moonshine 5pecula6ons that
San Francisco and New York go crazy |
over. is blessing in this regard at least.
We have no account with the Arizona dia-
mond mines swindle.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-12-21
REFUSING TO BE A DEsPOT,

Judge John A. Campbell asked the
President to submit the question in dis
puto about the government of Louisiana
to the arbitration of three of the "best
citizens" This might have been proper
if the matter in controversy simply divi-
ded equal parties, as it did in Alabama,
where two political organizations each
claimed the State; but it will never do to
admit such a practice in a case where the
parties are as differently situated as they
are in Louisiana. The government in
this State is not a matter of opinion, but
it is the result of Judicial decision and of
regular legislative action. The President
might interfere to compromise contest,
but he is abused when he Is solicited to
overthrow 9 matter. that has ripened
into a judicial decree. Mr.. Campbell and
his friends are the most singular advo-
Gates of State sovereignty that they thus
admit the existence of power at Wash
ington to suspend the operations Of local
governments before an arbitrating COM
mittee Of best citizens for an indefinite
period Of time, and that, too, while the
subject is under the control of the judi
ciary. IfPresident Grant talks but little,
he talks very sensibly when he does en-
gage in the business; and if he is seeking
to become despot, he refuses the crown
when it is offered to him with a sincerity
that did not appear in the refusal Of
Csnsar
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-12-21
RAzoRs N THE HANDS OF CHILDREN.

An interesting party of maternal politi-
clans Of the Democratic persuasion in Ala
bama consider that they are putting their
talents to good purpose when they set out
to Stir up such an agitation as will neces-
state the presence of federal troops in
their midst. The object is to derive profit
from the soldiers. This demonstrates the
utter selfshness of the present Democratic
organization, that its members cling to it
from the mere hope Of gain, and not from
any desire to help the State. The attempt
to put Louisiana into the hands of arbitra-
tors, as suggested by Judge Campbell, and
the effort Of the Democrats Of Alabama to
live off Of the profits OF military post,
are so similar in their nature that we are
deferred from drawing the distinction.
The promoters Of these suggestions never
stop to consider that their very offer de-
stroys all senblance Of scIf-goYernment,
and might put them at the mercy Of the
very men they detest the most An arbi.
TRAITOR Of very obnoxious character might
be selected, and the troops instead of sup
porting with their wages the people about
them, might reverse the rule and essay
to live upon the community.
All these plans and conspiracies are but
the disjointed COMPUTATIONS Of men who
had better leave politics alone as a subject
that they know nothing about. There is
but enc way to carry on State, and that
is by doing justly to and dealing fairly by
every man. When Judge Campbell's
friends pursue this rule they will not re-
quire an arbitrator, and when the Alabam-
ians commit themselves to such golden |
practices, soldiers will be the last thing
they Will want to see.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-12-21

/ Something less than half a million dol
lars of certificates and warrants were is
sued by the fusion supervisor and Auditor
to conduct the late registration and cleo
ton in the interest Of their party. A com
paratively trifing proportion of this may
be legitimate and should be paid, but the
State should not and must not be held
liable for the remainder
The cry has been raised that these war
rants and certificates have passed into the
hands of innocent third parties, and must
be paid; but such plea contains neither
common sense nor law. It was the duty
of the buyer in this case to know that his
purchase Of ex-Auditor Graham's issues
constituted genuine obligation, as it was
Of 3Ir. Strauss when ne engaged in a little
speculation in similar paper put out in the
name of the State by ex-Auditor WickIiffe.
The State can not be held in either case,
and we support this view by quoting the
points decided by the Supreme Court (23
AM in the cause, Estate ex rel. Samuel
Smith & Go. vs. Antoine DubucIet, State
Treasurer, They are:
A warrant issued BY the Auditor of Pub
lie Accounts in favor Of creditor of the
State npOn the State Treasurer for money
due, is not a bill Of credit, nor is it such a
negotiable instrument as entities the holder
to the protection of the law merchant. An
innocent third holder OF such paper can not
therefore claim the protection Of the law
Dhnz, ~ Il, ~ o
itself that such warrant was obtained
through error and fraudulent practices by
the original holder or the Auditor Of Public
Accounts. Nor can the third holder invoke
the doctrine Of estOppel against the State on
the ground that the Auditor, as the fiscal
agent Of the State, having recognized the
validity OF the claim, and given the warrant
OF the State therefor, the State was estopped
from inquiring whether the consideration
for which it was given was good ana valid
or not.
Governor PinchbacB, the new Auditor
and the Treasurer, and the Law officers Of
the State, have had the issue Of Weed
printing warrants and other pretended
certificates Of State indebtedness under
earnest consideration; and We give it as
another gratifying evidence Of the pur-
pose of the new Republican government
to make reform something more than a
mere political eatchWord, that they feel
confident Of being able to relieve the peo-
pie from the outrageous burden Of paying
them.
Let there be no pause in the perform
anee Of good works Of this character.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-12-21
INFORMAL BUT IMPORTANT.

We inform our readers, upon the most
direct authority, that during the past few
days several conferences of leading capt.
talists have been held, and the political
and financial condition of the State dis
cussed. The conclusion was pretty gener-
ally adopted, the president Of at least two
leading banks concurring, that it will be
best for all concerned to give direct en-
couragement and support to Mr.. Kellogg's
administration in its efforts to extricate
the people from present financial embar-
r2ssnents, and in securing needed politi-
cal reforms.
This is al that Governor Kellogg or his
party desires to re-establish peace and
prosperity in Louisiana. They are earnest
and anxious to accomplish this grand OBJ
ject, and will speedily do it if they are not
compelled to combat the very parties in
whose behalf they labor.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-12-21

fine our observations to the single point
stated, whether it may be in practical
or pecuniary sense advantageous to the
government viii, we presume, be decided
by Congress. That body has for some
years had the subject under consideration,
and has published elaborate reports upon
the operations of government telegraph
in Europe. Two results of government
administration are obvious. 1. We should
have penny telegraphing. 2. The wires
would be laid into remote territory, into
which the private holders would have no
motive to carry it. We await the debate
and action Of Congress, and shall form
our opinion Of its ezpediency accordingly.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-12-21
No SIGN FROM THAT CHARTER

.2re the people Of Louisiana, or that
portion Of them which pretends to be
earnestly in favor Of reform, capable of
shaping their desires so as to obtain
them? is 4 very serious question. During
the entire campaign that distracted the
State last summer if any single fusionist
or Democrat ever published or declared
what measures Of reform he wanted or
intended to push forward, we do not re-
member any such document % speech,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-12-21
CIRCULAR.
To the Several Tax Collectors of the
State.

STATE or LOUISIANA,
Auditors Office
New Orleans, December II, 1872. J
Your attention is called to section seventy eight
of act No. 70, of 1871, which is as follows:
Be it further enacted, ETC., That all tax collec-
tors shall make their final settlement with the
Auditor Of Public Accounts within ten days after
the tenth day of December of each year, and any
collector failing to comply with this section shall
be proceeded against as provided by law.
You are therefore notified to strictly observe the
above requirements of the law, and to pay at once
into the State Treasury all moneys in your posses
sion belonging to the State. The delinquent lists
must be filed in this office before the thirty-frst
day OF December, 1872.
Very respectfully,
CHARLES CLINTON,
de1S step Auditor.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-12-21
GET YOUR TRUSSES AND BRACES
WHERE THEY ARE MADE AND FITTED.
Il. SPILLMAN,
BarCnne Street.
and Appier

The best trusses and braces abdominal and
uterine supporters for the falling of the womb in
America or Europe, can be had and be applied by
the inventor, patentee and manufacturer whose
motto 10 honest dealing viii last longest" The
highest honors awarded at the st. Louis Missouri
jackson, Mississippi, Houston, Texas, and New Or
leans State fairs. Ny instruments are recon-
mended by all leading surgeons and phvsiciana
TwentysiI different patterns Of trusses On had
se2a, With stamp. t0E circular, Gq20 en- It2D
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-12-21

General George A. Sheridan has returned
20 the city, he departing from Washington
at the same time the sorehead committee
left New Orleans. George was too sharp to
take any of the dead weight Of their recep-
ton and entertainment upon even his broad
sbouI1nrr
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-12-21

e'Never before was such sight wit.
nessed,' says the Boston Transcript, Gas
was seen as the Revere House on Friday
afternoon when 200 merchants who had
been burned out at one fire. ate dinner
together, and had social family converse
about the past, present and future Of their
trade
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-12-21

Mile. Adde Spitzeder, who, having failed
on the stage, turned fnancier, IS row on
trial in Munich for swindling, Three years
ago she started bank, promising depos-
itors eighty per cent interest, and between
profuse prodigality in living and pretended
piety SO won confidence that at her recent
failure she owed s, 600 600. The piety part
Of the affair is worth noting.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-12-21

Learning that some ladies are about form
ing Come Home Husband Club, we sng-
gest that it be about four feet long and
have a brush on one end. If that is not ef.
fective, the only resort left will be 90 meet
and rpao1yn
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-12-21

What is the world coming to, when even
the babes exhibit such alarming precocity
as did little seven year old charmer in
Brattleboro, who, the other day, sent her
"'beau'' a love letter couched in the follow
ing apt and possibly familiar words: "'gheg
that seek me early shall find NO.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-12-21

Counting the daughters Of pubiicans is
risky IN North Wales, A young man tined
it lately, and though the young lady and
her father were both willing, the law in
Gicted a fine Of FIVE shillings because he
was in public house beyond She hour jor
tlnsimm
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-12-21

Mr. Lawrence Barrett is aware of the fact
that there are thieves in Chicago He made
the discovery Friday night, Immediately
after his return from the theatre. During
the absence Of himself and wife his room at
the Gardner House was robbed of about
$500 worth Of jewelry, and his other effects
were placed in almost inextricablc con
F,ye;nyn
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-12-21

landlords will learn after while not to
tell every fool that comes along what the
time o. day is just to get chance to show
their bride watches, A man named Page
asked hotel keeper at Omaha what time
it was, and being told that 1t was eleven
o'clock he shot himself through the head
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-12-21

Bashful young men who feel religiousiy
inclined, yeg fear to end the sacred portal,
will stang in front of the church doors ON
Sundays, this winter, leaning languidly on
walking canes. OF course, those whose
wardrobes are incomplete, or dilapidated,
will not be expected to DO this,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-12-21

The extensive sale OF our most valuable
class OF railroad and bank stocks, insur-
ance scrip, mining stock, etc. for account
of the succession of the late Robert Geddes.
by Vincent & Co.. auctioneers, takes place
this day at twelve O'clock at St, Charles
Hotel Auction Exchange.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-12-21

Patrick 0'Rourke, whose name appears
among the seIling-out shareholders OF the
New York Tribune, was the original press
man Of the concern, and has held his one
share of the stock for twenty years.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-12-21

Generals Sheldon and Sypher, members
of Congress from the first and second dis
8ricts, will arrive home for tho holidays
next Monday Or Tuesday.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-12-21
LOUISIANA MUTUAL INSURANCE
COMPANY.
nmnn II ION G0... .....

V.7I0V -TV7 To OV1HEHUa sLTteIs
Divide their profits IN cash with parties insuring
with them, or allow them the regular rebate of
premium, at their option.
INSURE FIRE. RIVER AND MARINE RISKS
And pay their marine losses either in New Orleans
New York, Liverpool London, Havre, Paris or Bre-
mon. at the option of the assured. oc21 BIN 2p.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-12-21

Mr.. b. NJ. Turnbull, Administrator Of
Commerce, advertises the sale of che mar
&et revenues for the month Of January, to
sake place in the City Hall on tho twenty
seventh instant.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-12-21

The Russta1. World states the effective
Russian reserve to amount at present to
$50, 900, 100000 Of whom could at any mo-
ment be Incorporated in the fighting army.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-12-21

The lowest point of the thermometer
yesterday morning was seven degrees be-
low zero, at ST, Paul. 1t was at enc time
two degrees below at Omaha. The highest
point yesterday afternoon was forty-nine
degrees, at New Orleans. At the same time
SC was twelve degrees below zero at Fort
Benton, five below AZ st. Paul ana 5Qgs Re.
Gov at Fort S0jyo
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-12-21

The great advantage OF Minnesota as
resort for invalids is the equability of it's
climate, which, at last report, was main
tanning strikingly equable temperature of
twentY.two degrees below zero.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-12-21

Mile. Fargeuil, q favorite Partisan actress,
noted for the splendor of her toilettes, is,
with others of her set, protesting against
the extravaganza Of stage costumiDg intre-
duced under the empire.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-12-21

The Vicksburg Times says eve notice
that New Orleans Intends sending boat
up the Yazoo river as soon IS the ~ater
will admit Of navigation"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-12-21

A telegram was received yesterday from
Camden, Arkansas, by George D. IIite,
stating that the river rose two feet the day
previous, and was still rising.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-12-21

The saloon carriage of Prince Bismarck
rs to be forwarded free of charge on all
German railways, whether State or private.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-12-21

But $1,000 Of the money left by lucky
Ostrom, the maiden miser. of Poughkeepsie,
remains to be divided among the heirs, and
the lawyers have not been paid, 1t was
originally So, 900.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-12-21

At is reported that NJ. de Iesseps enter
tains the idea of cutting ship canal
through the isthmus of Corinth, where ex-
oavating less than five miles in length
would open communication between the
Gulf Of Lepanto with the Gulf Ok Egina
and make Morea an island,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-12-21

4 couple were recently married in Manga
tuck, Connecticut, three hours after their
Erst introduction to each other.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-12-21

Mary Short, OF Harrisburg, Pennsylvania,
shortened the span Of her mas life with
shotgun the other day.