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National Republican., 1873-11-14
TIE PARAMOUNT NEED OF THE
SOUTH.

"But to turn the stream Of immlgIanls to our
own fertile valleys and sunny hlllAldos We must
1rst attract their attention TO North Carolina,
and oifer them the same advantages and exemP-
iions that the western States do. These lmmi:
grants want education for their children. II
North Carolina does not anord good public
schools they viii continue to give US the go BY"
The foregoing extract, from the Raleigh
Sentinel Of a recent date, Is pregnant with the
Inspiration which should follow careful
study Of the unfortunate condition Of the
South. The comparison between North
Carolina and the Western States Will apply
as well to every other State OF the South.
immigrants will continue to give them the
''go BY" In the future as they have In the
past, unless the inducements alluded to arc
offered. But We regret to observe that the
poison Of political prejudice against the
poorer classes shows Itself In the same issue
OF the Sentinel. It Is developed most unmis-
takably in a proposition that the poll-tax
shall De devoted to tho support Of the eduea'
National Republican., 1873-11-14
foYyIciAL.l


ny Alexander II. shepherd, Gsvernsr Of
tho District Of Co1umbla.
A PROCLA LAMATION.
Thursday, the eth instant, having been
designated by the President Of the United
States for thanksgiving and prayer, ! recon-
mend that on said day the people Of the Dis
trict OF Columbia suspend their secular voca-
tions, and, assembling in their respective
places Of worship, with reverence and godly
fear, render acknowledgment unto the Most
High for His loving kindness and tender
mercics.
Done at Washington city, this thirteenth
day Of November, In the year one thousand,
eight hundred and sevcnty-threc.
ALEXANDER r. SHEPHERD.
By the Governor;
RICHARD HARRISGToS,
Secretary Of the District Of Columbia
National Republican., 1873-11-14

.~wEBE1,s BAND, LOUIS WEBER
parties, dsfmins, State sosisbiss, ,p.Tsdss and
S9Ssrsi nS IT, 2rdss: es1 es sdt 4 No M,ssotss y
seventh street. Navy Yard Telegraph once one
~ WASHINGTON CITY SAVINGS
pAHE.-Depo,itors are hereby notified 70
ana avenus,) for settlement. All persona Indebted
s.Ri SsCS 1a SssFds delay az <
fistsr Ghropl ocse ~
National Republican., 1873-11-14
ruE NAVY,


In another column will be found an article
containing important information In re-
gard to the movements Of . large num-
ber Of our vessels Of war and The strength
Of our navy, With the limited appro-
prialious at his disposal, and In tho face
Of tho stcrnest opposition In Congress
aud out Of II, tho Secretary Of tho Navy has
nevertheless managed his Department so
well that to-day, at the nrst spcck Of trouble
with foreign country, we are enabled, con-
trary to all just expectation, 10 make .
formidable show upon the waters, and TO be
In position to uphold tho oldcn honor Of
our nag upon the seas. All thls hos been
done quietly, without ostentation, and doubt.
less with an eye to the possible occur
rence Of the crisis which has % suddenly
come upon us. We do not apprehsnt
war, but 1t Is q satisfaction 70 know tha
In the branch of the service where Il va,
supposed VIC were weak We arc capeclall,
strong and need not fear Whatever eonsc
quences may ensue as the result n our d'plo
matte correspondence and negotiations. tn
lesson to be learned from the emergency this
has, so suddenly arisen should not bc lo'
upon Congress.
National Republican., 1873-11-14

THE ANNUAL RKPoRT OF the Board OF Po-
lice Commissioners in another column will
be found OF spscial value and interest. This
department Is one Of the best and most ell
cient In our city, alike erVditable TO oficers
and men.
National Republican., 1873-11-14

AUSTIN p. BROWN.
Csruer New Ysrk ave. and Ftfteeuth street,
THREE LARGE DOUBLE HOUSES.
rsnsin6 in pEioe from sss 900 to ssoooo and several
Cher H1rstO OlAss Houses.
ONE WHOLE SQUARE OF GROUND
and lots In all parts Of the city.
HoUsEs and LOTS 1t Mount Pleasant iaiAu
National Republican., 1873-11-14
fW-OFEICE 010RI.Kss ExCavATTNl

w-OFtICE ODORLKss kXCAvATIN0
COMPANY. lxzs n srlExr, October D, is7a
Locked boxes for reception Of orders for scaven.
Eer servios will be found a the following places;
5tahon.hou corner Of High street and Canal,
Georgetown; 0eorretown market house, corner Of
Bridge and Potomac streets: A. 8. Taylor'a store,
corner Of Twentieth and streets northwest; John
Tynsnr store, corner Of Sixteenth and L streets
northwest; . y. Greens store. lbp fonrtsenth
Cai,s store corner Of RouItesnth and ystreets
street, above boundary. northwest; Northern mar;
ssd !, northwest: j. AsGernan's store, corner q
stsaon hcase, corner * Ninth and stseels north.
veeti Mr., Keohlers store. corner Fourth street
and Now York avenue northwest; Scyenth precinct
alton house, corner OF First And y streets north
west; Temperance Commercial Bureau. s6 Penn
yi.fpihs venue "a dnSSrhssst LspTSSIs Sorns.
sDts 5ufrd 6oI.s LoIssps .yenas Setnss3
store, corner Virginia Ayouue and Eighth street
streets southeast: Eighth precint station, ,house.
South Carolina Ayenuo, between Fifth and SIKH
ner. First and B streets southesst; George n Dss-
sStts store, corner Second and streets northeast
EASTERN market house Capitol hill southeast; store
corner Ninth and II streets northeast: N. keean,s
store. carnsr Second and II streets northeast
land syenue sonthve.ti First precinct station.
corner and Four and half street, southwest
All orders deposited In our boxes at the Aboye-
msntioned places Will receive prompt attention.
Oo2D I'm tBtArl
National Republican., 1873-11-14

tioual system, and that the possession q |
poll-tax receipt shall bc regulate bofors Cd |
hitting citizen to the right Of suf-
fragc. Hero Is the old proscriptive
auimus against the poor people and the
blueks, cropping out In such undoubtcd ip.
dlcatious as 10 frighten immigrants with the
belief that, whatovcr other advantages may
b offered 10 thom, the privilege Of the ballot
Is 70 be extended only TO The rich, or to
those who may, be fortunate enough 70 be
able to pay for II. The idea ID a. repulsive
to liberty loving people, and as autagouis,ic
to the theory Of equal suffrage, as tho pro-
scription Of race Itself, or Of the elevation
Of one nationality over another. The true
thcdry Of Democracy or Republicanisu, %
applied to governmental policy, Is that cdu-
cationai privilege should be free to all. and
that tho right Of suffrage shall no, be cir
cumscribcd by any specified limits, except
those which cnsuo from Acknowledgement for
criminal acts. This Is theory which has
been taught to the Germans, to the Irish, to
the Italians, and TO foreigners Of cvory ma
tionallty, who have sought to learn anything
about our Institutions. Tho sooner our
Southern frlonds bcsiu to appreciate these
important facts. and show that appreciation
by appropriate Legislation, the bcttor Il vii
be for them, and tho sooner they will roaliz'
their hopes Of ability to compete with VII
States Of tho great West In the contest 70 so
III cure immigration.
National Republican., 1873-11-14

In THE United States Court, In Philadol-
phla, on Wednesday, Judge Cadwalladar &C.
lected the New York Commercial Advertiser.
Philadelphia Ledger and the Washington Re-
PUBLICAN rs the threo papers through which
to promulgate his order In the case Of Jay
Cooke & Co. This shows correct appre-
citation OF tho advertising advantages pre-
sentcd by the journals named.
National Republican., 1873-11-14

IT WILL Bs SEEN by the letter Of United
States District Attorney Fisher, printed In
other columns, 10 Solicitor Banneld, Of tho
Treasury Department, that In his opinion
there is not sufficient evidence TO Justify q
criminal prosecution against tho owners or
officers Of the unfortunate steamer Wawasct.
Suits, however, to recover the penalty for
violation Of the act Of Congress Of March,
1871, arc 70 be Immediately Instituted.
National Republican., 1873-11-14

cOtnpueu WIN tns uutics VI Iis Posiuon ~
prescribed by the laws Of the country.
The Government does not fear serious
complications with Spain under any circum-
stance, but In reply to the numerous inqui-
ries regarding the results Of such compllca-
tions 1t may bc said that, In case Of actual
war, Spain would find that we are as ready
for hostilitios as could bo expected. Spain
Is not party to the Treaty Of Paris, and
would, consequently, be able to Issue letters
Of marque to privatoer. She has but
little commerce ahoat, and would conse-
suently risk comparatively nothing. No one
doubts the result Of . war between the two
countries. Spain would readily succumb, as
suredly with the loss Of Cuba, Porto Rico and
the PHILIPPINE Islands; but the cost to the
United States would undoubtedly be greater
than the gain; and the honor of defeating
the spaniards would not compensate us for
the difference.
To sum up, II Is evident from the fore
going that the Government has not only been
active and lmperatiyely urgent In Its efforts
to bring the spaniards to terms, but has ex-
hausted every legitimate resource at Its COM
mand to compel satisfactory result from
the pending difficulties. The country need
have no fear OF weakness or yacillation In the
future conduct of the case. No citizen
Of the United States. however earnest
he may be In his sympathy for the victims Of
the Santiago atrocity, or horriaed at the
cruelty of the murders committed, can be
more determined that Justice shall be
wrcnched from the hands Of reluctant power
than the President. In this determination
he Is ably seconded by Secretary Fish and
the entire Cabinet.
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Total, 10000 Gifts, all Cash, $500, oot
To provide means for this magnificent
| Concert, One Hundred Thousand Whole
Tickets only will be issued
Whole tickets, $40; Halves, SIS;
and Quarters, $3.50. Eleven whole
tickets for 500. No discount on less
than 500 orders.
The object of this Third Gift Concert, like
the two heretofore given with such universal
approval, is the enlargement and endowment
OF the Public Library Of Kentucky, which, by
the special act authorizing the concert for its
benefit, is to be forever free to all citizens of
every State. The drawing will be under the
supervision OF the trustees of the library, as
sisted by the most eminent citizens Of the
United States. The sale of tickets has al
ready progressed so far that complete sue
cess is assured, and buyers are therefore no.
tlted that they must order at once if they de-
sire to participate in the drawing
The management of this undertaking has
been committed by the trustees to Hon. Thos
E. Bramlette, late Governor Of Kentucky. to
whom communications pertaining to the Gift
Concert may be addressed.
X. I. DURRETT, Pes't
w. n. HALDEMAN, Vice Pres't.
JOHN s. CAIN, Sec'y Public Library of Ky
FARMERS AND DRovERs' BANK, Treasurer.
AS the time for the Concert is close at
hand April Sth). parties wanting tickets
should send IN their orders Immediately to
avoid the rush and delay absolutely una
vOidable in the few days preceding the
drawing. All orders and applications for
agencies, circulars and information will
meet with prompt attention. THOS. E.
BRAMLETTE, Agent Public Library Ken
lucky, Louisville, Ky.
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State Of Louisiana.
Fourth District Court for the Parish
of OrZeUne


Fourth District Court for the Parish
Of Orleans.
Hirsch & Adler u.s. No. IS, 223, A. Heyman.
10y virtue Of and in obedience to IL writ of
9 fl. fla. issued by the honora bic the Fourth
District Court, for the parish of Orleans,
dated the 23rd day of December, 1872, and
to me directed in the above entitled and
numbered cause, have seized and will offer
for fale at public auction, on the premises, on
Saturday, the 5th day of
April, 1873,
at IL o'clock A. NJ, the following described
property, towit:
A certain TRACT OF LAND situated in
the parish Of Ascension, in this State. con
tanning thirty-seven t37) acres, more or less,
in the district known AS "New River
bounded nortl, by lands of widow j. b. De-
cataux, east by lands of Valery Braud and
Tillotson Bros, south by lands OF Tillotson
Bros, and west by lands of Theodule Hamil-
ton and Etienne Melancon, being part of
the same property acquired by A. Heyman
from the succession of J. u. Decataux by act
passed before Gustave Picou, Notary Public,
on the 2Sth Of February, 1854. together with
all of the buildings and improvements there
on and thereunto belonging.
Terms cash.
AARON HILL. Sheriff.
->Sheriff's Office, Parish Of Ascension, Fcbru
airy goth, 1873.
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Two deaths from smallpox &C.
Cured in town this week, the victims
of the disease being the children of a
we'll konwn colored man named Jean
Louis, who is down with the malady
himself, but is recovering. No other
cases are reported in Donaldsonville,
though there. are quite a number
throughout the parish. We hear of
three or four cases in Port Barrow,
and as many more upon the St. Emma
plantation. 1t is now SO late in the
season no apprehension need be felt
of the general spread Of the loath-
some epidemic, though strict sanitary
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precautions should not be relaxed
during the prevalence Of smallpox
to any extent in our midst. Cleanli-
ness is the great preventative Of the
disease. We are glad to note that
DR.. McGalliarI has raised sufficient
money among our citizens to rent q
building in Port Barrow to be used as
pest-house, which is a much needed
institution in time Of sickness.
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While coming down Red River up
on her last trip, being at the time
about one hundred miles above Alex
andria, and heavily loaded with cot
ton, the Steamer Henry Tete suffered
an accident which detracted consil-
erably from the profits of her voyage.
The starboard guard of the lower
deck gave way and five hundred bales
OF cotton were precipitated into the
water. Fortunately no lives were
lost by the catastrophe, though the
boat was crowded with passengers.
The cotton was picked up by the
steamers 3. L. Hodge and St. Mary
and brought to New Orleans. The
Tete reached the city in safety and
will have her guard at once repaired.
We are reliably informed that but
for this accident $4,000 would have
been realized from the trip, clear of all
expenses. Even as it was, hand
some amount was cleared. We are
glad to know that the little Tete is.
having prosperous season, for Capt.
Joe Dalferes is one who deserves
good fortune.
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Notice!

HAVING 6sen appointed BY the Police
Ill jury of Ascension parish to vaceinate
the people of the parish residing on the left
bank Of the Mississippi river, will attend at
the following mentioned places for gratui-
teus vaccinations
At Rome Store, on the 10th of March, be-
tween the hours of 10 A. NJ and P. NJ.
At Warmers Store, on the 10Th Of March,
between the hours OF 10 A. NJ and P. NJ
at Linwood, on the 14th of March, between
the hours Of 8 A. NJ. and p NJ.
At Dutch Store, on the 18th of March, be-
tween the hours of 10 A. NJ. and p: NJ.
At Paul Landry's, on the 10Th Of March,
between the hours of 10 A. NJ. and 3 p. NJ.
Pa. r.. N. NICHOLS, NJ. D.
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Notice!

WILL perform free vaccination, as pro.
Il vided by an act of the Police Jury, fol-
all who will attend at either Of the following
places, between the hours 12 NJ and 4P. NJ
DR., Lacroix's Store, 4th ward, Wednesday
March 10Th
Burnside's Ascension Store, End ward,
Thursday, March 18th
Hebert's Store, 1st ward, Friday, March
18th,
Donaldsonville, at my Office, Saturday,
March 18th.
Henry Draeger's Store, Port Barrow, Mon
day, March 18TH.
Palo Alto Store, 3rd ward, Tuesday, March
Sacramento Place, Mccall Brulee, We'd
nesday, March 18th.
W, M, McGALLIARD. MD
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The Sisters of Charity having charge
of the St. Vincent Orphan Asylum Of
this town, desire to return thanks,
through the medium of the CHIEF, to
the following gentlemen for donations
to the orphans: <..N -.@
Messrs. Eloi Melancon, Ursin Me-
lancon and Col. Roman for IL barrel of
syrup each; Mr.. Adelard Braud and
Gen. Brent for barrel Of sugar each !;
and Mr.. Tureaud for one barrel of
sugar and one OF syrup.
The Sisters also express their CRATE
full Acknowledgements to Captains
Dalferes, Baranco, Brown and Great
house for kindnesses.
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Proceedings Of the Police Jury,
Parish of Ascension.
REGULAR MEETING.

COURTHOUSE, March 3rd, 1873.
Meeting called to order by the President
| VIM. kenner.
: Roll call: Members present-Wm. Ken.
| ner, H. johnson, A. Harrison, Fl. Rice and
Z. Cantey.
Minutes of last sitting read and approved
Resolution by Henry johnson:
Resolrcd, That DR.. w. NJ McGalliard be
and he is hereby selected and appointed to
vaccinate inhabitants of the parish of Asce1l-
sion residing upon the right bank of the
Mississippi river, aud DR.. Nueholls, is select
ed and appointed to vaccinate those residing
upon the left bank and that they shall re-
ceive the sum of one hundred dollars each
tor such service to be paid upon their own
Police jury.
Carried
By Edward Cantey:
WHEREAS, The law makes it tho duty of
the Tax Collectors to make their final settle
ment in December, and whereas, the Tax
Collector for the parish Of Ascension, Chas.
E. Smith, has failed to make q quarterly and
final settlement, and his term OF office ex-
pred on the 3lst day December, 1872;
Therefore, be it,csoiccd, That the President
of the Police Jury be and he is hereby re-
quested to cause d written demand to be
served on the said Chas. F. Smith by any
constable of the parish, calling upon him to
pay over to the Parish Treasurer within
thirty days after being so requested all taxes
and licenses collected by him. and in default
that the President Of the Police Jury insti-
tute against said Chas. f. Smith, suit as pre-
scribed by the revenue laws of this State.
The following bills We're approved and Or
dered to be paid:
Aaron Hill, for travelling expenses. $50 IS
lsham Tliority, us constable fees, 500. SO so
On motion of Henry johnson, the Jury adj
journed subject to call of the President.
a true copy: +. FOBB,
Secretary.
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Proceedings of Common Council,
Town Of Donaldsonville:
REGULAR MEETING.
Y
COURT-UOESE. Ma

AEuOlIAl MEEllNS.
COURTHOUSE, March 3, 1873
The Council met in regular session ut 1O
o'clock A. NJ, Mayor S. Weinschcnck in the
chair.
Present-Aldermcn Duffcl, Burbridge and
Conway.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT Smith, Leblanc and
johnson
On motion Of Alderman Conway, the read.
ing OF the minutes of last session was dis
penscd with.
The Mayor in his communication recon-
mended the raising of IL fro company and
the building of an cngine-house and town
calahoose, and stated he had already re-
ccived contributions to the amount of 5000,
and could probably raise $500 more
Alderman Conway moved to postpone ac-
ton on the matter until next regular meet
ing. Carried.
Alderman Conway Public Works) stated
that the committee had done all they could
to have the Lafourche levee repaired, but
that up to this time they had only succeeded
be paid as soon as called upon if the subscri-
| bers could turn the same for the payment of
| licenses and taxes.
The committee not being able to state the
| amount needed to repair the levee, Alderman
Conway moved to take a recess, and the
| Council form a committee of the whole and
| visit the levee so they might judge for them
selves. Carried.
The Council was called to order at IL A.
NJ Same members present.
Alderman Dutfel offered the following
which was adopted
Rcsotred, That the Committee on Public
Works be and they are hereby authorized to
purchase, as soon us there shall be funds in
the treasury, such material and lumber as
shall be necessary to repair the levees of the
town; that they be empowered to contract
i'll writing for said works at the rate of s. 50
to the foreman, and 81 50 per day for each
workman. not to exceed five. Said contract
to mention the specifications, the length of
the levecs to he repaired, and the delay with
i'll which the same must be completed. The
Committee to be charged with the general
superintendent and supervision of the exc
cuton of the work, and to examine and an
eeptancc; and upon the acceptance OF the
work by the said committee, the Mayor to
warrant upon the Treasurer for the amount
of said work, in favor of said workmen.
SPECIFICATIONS.
Posts IA it. long, 6xS to be driven 3 #. in
the ground. 8 #. apart and firmly braced by
stringels Ia it. long, 4x6 to be facecned on
the outside with 2-inch planks attached with
20-pcnny spikes said wall to be one foot over.
the apex of the Ievee, the whole to be com
pactly filled inside with bagasse and sand
Resoloed, That the Committee on Public
Works be and are hereby authorized to re-
ceive from the citizens who have agreed to
advance funds to the Corporation for repair
ing the Bayou Lafourche Ievec, the respect
i've amounts from each and to receipt there
for said receipts to be receivable in payment
OF all Corporation taxes and licenses
A bill OF r. Noel for 50 so was approved.
\ bill OF DIR. Lafon for S25 was laid on the
table subject to call.
On motion of Alderman Conway, the Coun-
ell adjourned sine die.
a true copy from the original records
W. G. WILKINSON, Secretary.
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State OfLOllisiana.

Parish Court-Parish Of ascension.
Succession of Widow Paul Dugas.
WHEREAS, Lazard Dugas, administra,
w tor Of the above succession, having
filed his account and tableau Of distribution
in the above entitled succession on this the
18th day Of March, A. ID. 1873,
Public notice is hereby given to all whom
it may concern, to show cause. if any they
have or can, within ten days from this no
tice, why the said account and tableau
should not be approved aud homologated
according to law.
BY order of said Court
In faith whereof witness my seal of
T.. 81 Office and official signature. parish OF
Ascension, Clerk office, this the I4th
day of March, A. d. 1873.
j. u. CANTEY, Clerk
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Town warrants are quoted at IS to
~ cents on the dollar. Parish scrip
is down to so cents, but will take a
sudden rise, we anticipate, if the
Supreme Court decides the suit Of V.
'Maurin ct ais. rs. Chas. F. Smith, Tax
Collector, adversely to plaintiffs,
which there is little reason to suppose
but that tribunal will do.
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Fred. Dnffel. ESQ., District

Fred. Dufel, Esq, District Attor.
ney pro tenn, representing defendant
in the cause of V. Naurin ct ais. as
c. F. Smith, Tax Collector, now
pending before the Supreme Court,
has filed his argument in the case and
submitted the matter for Judgment.
The counsel for plaintiffs recently
asked for and was granted delay OF
thirty days in which to file an argu-
ment, bnt the time expired without
this being done, consequently we are
forced to the conclusion that the only
incentive of the parties entering this
suit was to delay the collection of
their parish taxes by the Collector
with the vain hope that the Legisla-
ture would pass an act releasing them
from payment altogether. Such an
act was introduced and passed the
House, but failed in the Senate. The
decision of the Supreme Court in this
case is expected to be rendered upon
Monday, March Oath, and will be
watched for with much anxiety by all
parties interested.