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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-13
Cnntaiu .TOseDh Ery.

This distinguished martyr to the cause of
liberty was born in 1926 in Pensacola, Flor
ida, and entered the United States Naval
Academy in 1910 as a student in that famous
institution. In process of time he graduated
and reached the grade of first lieutenant. At
the outbreak of the late war he was in
charge of the lighthouses on the southern
gulf coast. When he found his section in
volved in hostilities with the general gov
erHment he, like many others, conscien-
tiously sided with the South. The com
mand of the Maurepas, of the Mississippi
mosquito feet, was at once assigned him.
While in command Of the Maurepas Cap
tain Fry rendered good account of him
self. His career as a commander is marked
by dash and brilliancy, while at the same
time he appears to have earned for himself
praise even in disaster. He was wounded in
gunboat fight on White River and captured
He was almost immediately exchanged, and
after rendering good service to the COnted
eracy in the matter of blockade running for
some mouths, he " as assigned to the com
mand of the gunboas Morgan. This was
in 1864. He fought his gnnboat with fear
full pertinacity and indomitable valor in
Mobile bay, but OF course all that was of
no avail.
After the surrender Captain Fry engaged
in this city in commercial pursuits. He
peacefully sought livelihood in our midst,
making many friends, and proved himself
an estmable citizen. Some four months
ago he left this place for New York city, on
business connected with his profession.
Arrived in New York the command of the
Eirginius was rendered him, and prompted
by his chivalric impulses he at once ac
cepted. He has paid forfeit for his devo-
tion to liberty with his life, and as we write,
friend, foe. Northerner and Southerner,
unite in one accord to condemn his bar
barous executi0uers. Captain Fry was at
the time of his murder forty-seven years OF
age, but had kept all the fire OF youth
aglow. He was a man OF generous i'm
pulses. Truly, he bore his heart in his
hand. OF noble stature, fine appearance,
he was singularly impressive. No one who
knew him can ever forget him, and those
who knew him not are impressed pro
foundly with his melancholy fate. He leaves
wife and seven children here N New Or
leans, who mourn Lis untilnely taking of.
A brother and sister of Captain Fry also re-
side in our midst
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-13
NEW YORK.
The Memphis Cotton Bale.

NEW YORK. November l2-The bale of
cotton for Memphis, which was sold here
yesterday for $3.50, was shipped to Liver
pool to be sold for the same purpose.
Brutality on Shipboard.
John A. Brown, captain of the ship John
Harvey, has been lodged in Ludlow street
jail TO await investigation on the charges of
brutality preferred by five seamen, and
committed during the voyage from this port
The Tea Trade.
The failure in the tea trade on Monday is
attributed rather to the competition which
is growing up in the West than to the
panic.
The great Western marts, it is said, are
receiving their teas mainly by way of San
Francisco, and many smaller firms here
have been wound up owing to the with
drawal of trade.
The decrease in the trade is mentioned as
the cause of one of the heaviest importers
advertising two vessels OF their fleet for
sale.
That Boiler Explosion.
1t is said the engine which exploded on
Fourth avenue yesterday had been tended
by boy. the engineer being absent.
Miss Bassford, who was killed, was q
young woman of great beauty and inteIi-
gence. She was on her way home, and
being attracted by the shout of working
man, stopped for second, and was struck
by flying piece of the boiler.
The little girl killed was an Italian street
musician. Her harp was found lying by
the side of her body.
The work of death was apparently mainly
executed by piece of iron weighing fully
200 pounds, which was thrown off from the
boiler at height at about five feet, and
sped through the air at about that level
above the ground.
It's force was spent at the corner of One
Hundred and Twenty-eighth street, where
1t fell, striking on the head and killing the
young woman above mentioned The
families of the deceased men-they we're
nearly all married men and had children
visited the station house during the even
ing, and with tears Of anguish identified
the dead.
Condition of the Associated Eanks.
The associated banks have gained 81 200,
00J since yesterday.
They now have s26, 200, 900 on hand.
Shipments of Specie.
The Russia, sailing for Europe TODAY,
takes out s467 $40 in silver bars.
Discharge of Rosenweig.
Judge Sutherland to-day delivered long
opinion discharging Rosenweig, the abor,
ZIONIST. The district attorney moved for a
stay OF proceedings until tomorrow, in Or
der to get the case before the general term
of the Supreme Court
Methedist Missionary Commasso.
Tho hfty eighth annual meeting Of tho gen.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-13
IE,e Rivars.


During the past week the Red river has
changed but little at Shreveport. The
Arkansas has risen thirteen inches at Little
Rock. The Missouri has fallen slightly at
nearly all points. The Mississippi has fallen
eight inches at st. Paul and Vicksburg and
five at New Orleans, but risen eight feet at
Cairo. six at Memphis and slightly between
Le' Claire and Warsaw. The Cumberland
has fallen four feet at Nashville. The Ohio
has risen two feet at Evansville and six at
Paducah, but has fallen twentyone inches
at Louisville, more than nine feet at Cincin-
natl and Marietta and four at Pittsburg.
The Allegheny has fallen two feet at Oil
City and and four at Freeport, and the Mo
nongahela two aud half feet at Morgan
town, two at New Geneva and twenty
inches at Brownsville. The Mississippi will
probably continue to rise at Memphis, and
a rise may soon bs expected at Vicks burg.
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TERMS: $l2 90 PER ANNUM.
WHOLE NUMBER 2O27.

Santiago de Cuba to the Captain General,
at Havana. SO far as the Spanish legation
was concerned he was assured that Admiral
Polo knew no more of the affair than the
State department. Until the State Depart
ment was in possession of detailed state
ment he was not prepared to offer the mat
ter for formal consideration.
The summary execution of Ryan and
others was then talked of, and the Secre-
tary OF State said the only explanation he
could give for what might now appear as an
unwarranted execution was that the parties
shot had been adjadged guilty OF treason,
and the sentence OF the Spanish govern
ment passed upon them some time ago. 1t
was an old Spanish law, as much in force
to-day as it was forty years ago, and those
summarily executed, he had no doubt, were
on the list of condemned traitors or open
enemies of the Spanish government, and
their identity being proven, the military
officer at Santiago de Cuba had no discre-
ti0n in the matter, but carried out the de-
cree of his government.
1t was nothing new, merely the enforce
ment of decree based upon an old Spanish
law. Coming back to the question whether
the seizure was legal or illegal, whether the
Virginius was in every way protected by
her register and clearance papers, whether
the parties on board were destined for
regular port, as he had already stated,
could only be known when the State De-
partment had received such particulars as
the magnitude of the question demanded.
The President said he had read the press
dispatches, announcing that eighty Cuban
insurgents captured as prisoners of war,
had been shot on the field, and while the re
por: lacked confirmation, he was prepared
to hear3o its confirmation. After what had
already occurred in Cuba he was salts
fed thesSpanish government would not ap
prove of such butchery. 1t was matter,
however; which an enlightened government
could not overlook. If indeed this method
of warfare was necessary to the Spanish
republic individually, he could not wish
such government prosperity.
If the Spanish people. in their effort to
establish republican form of government,
could not control the authorities in Cuba,
then in the interest of humanity he thought
it time to interfere, not to encourage the
struggling Cubans or to embarrass the
Spanish republic in any way, but wholly in
the interest of civilized humanity. Such
precedent had already been established:
'My attention" he remarked, "has recently
been called to this, and l refer the matter
to the Secretary of State"
After the transaction of the routine busi-
ness which ordinarily comes before the
President at Cabinet meeting, the session
closed.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-13
ORLEANS THURSDAY NOVEMBER l3 1873
Free Cuba.

The intelligence of the murder of thirty
six of the crew of the Virgiaius and her
captain and twelve of her passengers
| caused a number of our citizens to call on
General Quesada at his residence last even
ing. The General was oppressed with the
unfortunate tidings and hardly able to re-
ceive his guests. One of the most pathetic
incidents that any one can witness occurred
during the evening. The brother Of one of
those Captured on the Nirginius and mas
sacred by the Spaniards came to ask ii any
further Intelligence had been received. His
griet and that Of all present was most
poignant, but all that could be said was
that it was the fortune of war. At that
time Captain William McCann dropped in
with several Irish friends. DIR. Hava re
ceived them. while the General was engaged
with his other guests, but Captain McCann
had only one thing to say. and in his own
brief manner he said it, 1t was currently
reported that number Of 1rishmen were
on the Eirginius. Was it true9
General Quesada could not say positively.
Captain McCann then said, in behalf of
himself and the friends with him, repre-
senting many different interests, that ne
wished to assure General Quesada Of his
sympathy and that of his friends with him.
with the Cuban cause as the cause of lib
erty. More than that, if the United States
government would recognize the belliger-
ency of Cuba, moro men would present
themselves for service in Cuba than ships
could be found to transport. But if the
government did not do that justice to Cuba,
the General had only to say the word. and
he would have all the men he wanted.
Further, that whenever the General
wanted to go to Cuba to fight for liberty,
Captain McCann wanted to be beside him.
Several other gentlemen joined in pledging
themselves, as lrishmen, with Mr.. McCann,
as supporters Of freedom against the tyran.
ny of Spain. The meeting was entirely
informal, and consequently was regarded
by General Quesada az of more Importance
than public one would have been. He as
sured Captain McCarn that he appreciated
his offer, and the other Cubans present
Joined in with him. Remarks were made
indicative of the appreciation of the out
rage committed by the Spanish authorities,
but nothing further was said than to indicate
the approval of the action of Captain Nc
Cam and of the friends with him.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-13

General Badger, in acknowledgment OF
the successful result of the measures taken
to secure Bertin and Caro-, although the
work was done in line of duty, has issued
commondatory order. The work was ex-
traordinary and the officers engaged deserve
the brief official mention that follows The
numbers and some other uni1nportant re-
ferences are omitted:
SUFKRINrEEDgST's OFFICE,
metropolitan Police. ;
New Orleans, November H. 1879
General order No. IS.
For brave and meritorous conduct at the
capture of the noted bur glars and tugitives
from Justice. Pierre Bertin and Frank
Caro-. the following members of the Metro
politan Police force, viz:
Captain William McCanu, Sergeants
James McManua and L. A. Thibaut, Cor
poral Charles Bergeon. Patrolmen G. +.
Clark, p. Faulksher. j. Lambert, j. Ar
mand, j. Lopez. J. Checker, of the fourth
precinct, ana j. Dumas, special officer of
the first precinct, are entitled to honorable
mention. and deserve the thanks and con-
gratulatious Of this department and the
public. BY order of
A. S. BADGER,
Superintendent Metropolitan Police
L. ). BOYLE, Secretary.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-13
Fight in n Cell.


PHILADELPHIA, November 70 ColonaJ
Cregar, the celebrated counterfeiter. and
Charles Brown, who outraged an aged lady-
both sentenced to the Eastern PenitentiaTv
for long terms, fought in their cell. Rrown
butted Cregars head against the wall. from
the effects of which he will probably die.
Monitors Getting Ready for Sea.
orders have been received at the navy
yard to fit out the monitor Manhattan for
sea by Friday next. A large force of work
men Is employed. 1t is understood that the
other monitors at League Island are to ba
ihaoe ready Tor service at once.
Anti-Chtnese Convention.
SAN FRANCISCO, November l2-The anti
Chlnese convention met here to-day, and
elected L.. II. Ward president. A COMMITTEES
on platform and resolutions was appointed,
and charged with the duty OF drafting an
address to the people of the United States
ON the subject of Chinese immigration.
Pool selling.
Pool selling on tho four mile race for
10000 to come off on Saturday next.
began to night. Thad Stevens is the favor
ite. Pools are selling as follows. Thad
Stevens, fifty; Joe Daniels, thirty; True
Blue, twentythree; Hubbard, fifteen.
News from Japan.
The steamship Japan brings Yokohama
dates to October u. ambassador Slidow
was still lying in precarlous condition. A
revision OF the treaties had been postponed
in hopes that he may recover. Business III
Yokohama had improved
On the ninth of October Minister Delong
paid his last visit to the Emperor and intro
duced his successor Mr. Bingham. The
Emperor's address to Minister DelOng was
most cordial and fsttering. His majesty
[oOnr1nUED Oh ToU.7a PAeE.l
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-13
That Interview,

ine rusion press is having a nice little
quarrel over Governor Warmoth. That
quite we'll known ex-officiaI. thoupb abso
luVely IN the retiracy of private life, is not
iree from a remarkable espionage upon his
acts, opinions and intentions. Hence be-
cause he and Governor Kellogg met by acci-
oent few days ago and INDUCED in pri-
vate conversation, without third party
being present to listen, all fusiondom be-
came excited to know what was going to
happen next. The Picayune gives it's version
OF the affair, which forces the Herald, as a
matter of course, to present another view
of it,
1t seems, according to the Herald. that
Governor Kellogg was met BY WarmOth
the day after the latter returned to the
city, in the Louisiana National Bank, where
the former happened to be on business.
Warmoth requested Governor kellogg to
stop aside, as he wished to inquire of him
concerning railroad matters, when they had
few moments talk. The Herald SAYS the
conversation was enlivened by the usual
bantering of political antagonists, but re-
sulting in no further grounds for the alarm
and suspicion of the Picayune than could
be based on the assurance of Warmoth TO
Kellogg that in very few weeks the farce
which the latter had been running so sue
cessfully for some time would be PLAYED
out, and all his financial and ruin dod ges
would not save him from the inevitable
doom of expulsion from the Office he had
usurped.
An incidental conversation on this sub
Iect last night. brought Governor Kellogg
out with smiles. He said the interview he
had had with Warmoth possessed no re
narkable political significance; that he had
but few moments conversation with him,
at the request of the latter, mainly regaNd-
ing railroad matters; that Louisiana politics
was referred to at the close, it was true, but
that, SO far from Warmoth saying what is
imputed to him by the Herald, be said, in
substance, that the opposition had not
ghost of a chance. Governor kellogg
quietly remarked that, if the opposition
could have heard what Warmoth had said
of them, their ears would surely have
tingied. The Governor seemed to think
that Warmoth had got his eyes thoroughly
opened to the treachery and duplcity of
his late allies and would not be apt to lend
them any further the use of his eloquent
tongue and fertile brain.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-13
WASHINGTON.
Ex.President Johnson's Card.

WASHINGTON, November l2. - Andrew
johnson publishes four and half columns
in the Chronicle i'll answer to Judge Hollis
allegations that he Mr. JOhnsOn) disre
garded the recommendations of a majority
of the court for Communication in Mrs. Sur
rats case.
Mr.. johnson never saw the recommends
tions On the contrary, Judge Holt argued
that the question OF sex ought not to be
considered, and urged an early executions
Mr.. Johnson's card is regarded as mastery.
He complains that Holt withheld the allie
cations intended to damage him until the
witnesses were dead.
snow.
There has been a general fail of snow
North.
A Consu; Promoted.
Mr.: Gerrish has been promoted from
Nantes to the consulate at Bordeaux. Mr..
Alcott the consular clerk at Nantes, sue
ceeds Mr.. Gerrish there.
A Coincidence.
Bishop Henshaws sisters, the wives of
Rev DR.. Barry. at Boston, and Rev. DIR.
Post, at ST. Louis, died nearly at the same
hour.
The North Atlantic Squadron Reinforced.
Commander K. T.. Owens will command
the Manhattan.
The Mahassac and the Manhattan, which
were ordered to be put in commission. and
to which officers are already assigned, are
fourth class screw yessels-irOn clads-of
$50 tons burden, and carrying. each, two
guns. These vessels will join the North At
lantc squadron.
The vessels Of the navy have been
so much reduced in number that
it has been found somewhat difficult
to promptly reinforce our squadrons in
cases of emergency, but, in the course of a
few days, all that can be made available
will be sent to the Cuban waters in accord
auce with the determination of the Cabinet
meeting yeste rday. The Secretary of the
Navy was to day in consultation with the
different bureau officers on the subiact of
preparing the vessels for sea-
A Newspaper Man Dead.
James w. Knowiton, correspondent OF
the Chicago Tribune and other papers, is
dead. He was much esteemed by his news
paper associates. Only six months ago he
married a daughter OF Judge Riddle, of
this city,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-13
De,,b Of stepben X. ,Iallery.

Stephen X. Mallory died at Pensacola last
Monday. Deceased originally came South
as a correspondent OF the New York Herald
some twenty five years ago. His talents
soon led him into the political arena, and
the result was that he represented the
Peninsular State for many years in the
United States Senate. When the Southern
States seeded, to him was confded the
portfolio of the naval department OF the
Confederacy Since the war MIR. Mallory
las been practicing law in Pensacola.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-13
Nancy Sykes at the Academy tonight.

One hundred years ago, the fourth of
November, 773 great tea party was held
st the Liberty Tree in Boston. Such men as
Adams, Hancock and Phillips wefe there
to witness the East India Company's tea
commission. 4 summons had been left at
the door OF each consignee, to appear with
out fail at the Liberty Tree on that day.
"On the appointed day large flag was
hung out on the pole at the Liberty Tree {;
the bells In tho meeting house were rung
from eleven till noon" But the consgnees
failed to appear, which led to another tea
party, which met on Grifin's wharf the six.
tscnth OF December following.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-13
AMUsE1lENTS.
Academy Of Music.

Miss Lucille Western played Nancy Sykos
last night, in "Oliver Twist to the best
house since her engagement at this theatre.
1t looked like old times to see the dress cir
Gle crowded with fair ladies and their es-
corts, and they were well repaid for their
attendance. Nancy Sykes, as portrayed by
Miss Western, is one of the most vivid
dramatic pictures to be found on the stage
This great actress has 10 rival in the part
1t is terrible in its reality. 1t has been
charged that Dickens great creation of
"Oliver Twist deals too much with low
life; bat no one can doubt OF its truth
fulness to nature, and its moral eff.
feet Is good, tor nowhere in the
story has he made vice attractive. Nancy
IS character of strange contrasts
in her strength and honest truth toward
her associates, and her weakness in loving
her brutal master. Its lights and shades
in this respect are given with wonderful
effect by Miss Western. We were agreea-
bly, disappointed in Mr.. Connors' rendition
of Bill Sykes. Mr.. Pike also, who is one of
those useful actors who does everything
well, played Fagin acceptably. Oioes Twist
is character OF minor Importance in the
drama. but 1t was properly persoaated by
Miss Alice Harrison. The same play will
be repeated tonight
st. Charles Theatre.
The drama of Little Goldie, or Whose
Wife," in tour acts and prologue, with
Miss Ada Gray as Goldie, was the attraction
at this theatre last night The play is the
work of Mr. Ii. A. Weaver, the actor,
dramatized from a well known story. and
is we'll adapted to stage representation.
The r.rt OF Gohlie, the heroine, is we'll
fitted for the display of Miss Grav's talent
as an emotional actress of high order.
Miss Amelia Waugh played Belle Merritt,
the hard hearted sister of Goldie, and made
the most of an unpleasant part which was
not with the audience" in sympathy. The
same play will be repeated tonight. For
her benefit, on Friday evening, Miss Gray
will produce "Article Forty-seven," a char
acter which she has successfully performed
else where, and will play Sa1lie Scraggs in
Sketches in India"
The Opera.
The great baritone, NJ. Jules Devoyod,
appears tonight as GuiAaume, in Rossini's
grand opera, &c aillaume Tell" Should his
merits prove as great as represented, the
public OF New Orleans will accord him due
acknowledgement. But the opera goers of
this city are little affected by outside inhu-
ence they form their own opinions and are
not in the least affected by foreign YER
dict, save ia the fact that it renders them
more exacting. Rejecting. however, that
NJ. CanOnge has promised us nothing that
he has not scrupulously and faithfully tul
filled, We await with confidence the per-
formance to nj ght.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-13
Interview With MacMnIion.
SPAIN.
Intending to Withdraw,

MADRID, November IA dispatch from
Cartagena says chat the insurgent fleet is
making preparations to leave the harbOr
The vessels hope to get out without being
discovered by the government squadron.
Another CarIist Victory Reported.
BAYONNE, November l2.-It is reported
that another battle has taken place between
the Carists and Republicans, again result
ing in great victory for the former The
republicans are said to have lost 1900 men
and the Carlists 300
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-13
Time to SrDD.

Mayor Schorten, of Baton Rouge, gives
notice that Of the SIC, 900 one dollar bonds,
or .red backs,' issued by that corporation in
1866, $40, 900 so has already been redeemed
upward of $4,000 more than was legally
issued; hence he announces that no moro of
them will be paid by the city of Baton
Rouge.