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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-08-20
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

CFslcs STATE BOARD OF TAX ASSESSORS }
No. Carondeet street up stairs :
New Orleans, August !. 1873. }
TINE TAXPAYERS OF THE CITY OF NEW Or
Il Leans are hereby notified that the assessments
of State taxes for the year 1873 completed, and
viii be exposed from A. N. ill p until the
thirty first day of August. 1873. to correct eIro-
neOEs assessments.
WILLIAM II. DECKER,
President Board of state Ia. Assessors
n B.-Taxpayers are requested 10 bring tier
last years receipts, d-scIip pit on OF the prop.
rty as 10 district and square number.
All I'm WILLIAM H. DECKER
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-08-20
The State Tax List.

Again this morning the REPUBLICAN con-
tains the list of tax payers delinquent to
the State. This is the third and last pub
LEGATION required by law. We have hereto
fore enlarged upon the penalties that the
law intlicta upon tax delin quents, and now
simply remind them that unless the law is
complied with upon their part, it will be
Igidly enforced by the officers of the State.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-08-20
OFFICIAL NOTICES,
= DV0gVFIOO~Ol
NOTICE..


UNITED STATES CONSOLIDATED LAND OFFICE,
New Orleans, La, August 4, 1873.
COMPLAINT HAVING BEEN ENTERED AT THIS
" office by Bertrand Roberts against Robert Glib
son. William Johnson, William Morris, Fannie
Oesterecher and lsachim Oplatek, for abandon
ing their respective homestead entries follows,
to wit: West half of southwest quarter Of section
eight, township eight south, range thirteen east
east half of southwest quarter of section eight
township eight south, range thirteen east; west
half of northwest quarter and west half of south
west quarter of section five, township eight south,
range thirteen east west half of southeast quarter
of section five, township eight south, range thir-
teen east; and east half of northwest quarter of
section eight, and east half of southwest quarter
of section five, township eight south range thir-
teen east Greensburg, district of Louisiana. with
view to the cancellation of said entries the said
parties are hereby summoned to appear at this
Office on the. tenth day Of September, 1873, at
twelve O'Clock NJ, to respond and furnish testi-
mony concerning said alleged abandonment.
HARRY LOTT, Register.
aus u 1926 JULIAN NEVILLE, Receiver.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-08-20
OFFICIAL NOTICES.
SALE OF MARINE HOSPITAL.

OFFICE OF COLLECTOR OF CuLTOMs,
New Orleans, La, August 13, 1873
TTNHERE WILL BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION
L to the highest bidder at the rotunda Of the
United States Uustomhouse at twelve o'clock NJ,
en- TUESDAY, August 26 1879
THE OLD MARINE HOSPITAL AND GROUNDS,
in the city of New Orleans, Louisiana. subject to
the approval Of the Secretary Of the Treasury.
Terms of Sale-Ten thousand dollars will be re-
CURED to be deposited on the day of sale, and
the bid is accepted and the balance in two equal
yearly payments.
certificate of sale will be given to the pur.
chaser by the collector with the notification of the
acceptance of his bid, and deeds executed upon
the payment of the last insallment Of the pur.
chase money. Any failure the part of the
purchaser to make the payments required will
involve the forfeiture to the government of all the
deposit and the purchase money previously paid
JAMES +. CASEY,
aul5 l2t Co lertor of Customs.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-08-20

Old records connected with the history of
louisiana show that the first introduction
OF the printing press into this colony was
by a Mr.. Brand, in l764, who thinking him.
self entitled to special encouragement
petitioned the mother country-France-to
grant him monopoly of the printing bus
mess. The first newspaper was not started
till some thirty years later.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-08-20

SURVEYOR DEL ARTMENI.
Rice Brothers & Co., water cooler. so
Petitions. etc.
The aforementioned petitions and COM
munications, presented by the Mayor, were
severally referred or disposed of as stated:
From a committee OF the Board Of School
Directors. relative to the McDonogh and
and Milne requests. Ordered to be trans.
mitted to the commissioners Of the McDo-
nogh school fund.
From property owners, for the Smelling
of Henry Clay avenue from ST. Charles
street to Breslau street; and from George
Dupre. proprietor OF the batture ware
house, complaining of the condition OF the
cutters about there. 70 the Administra-
tor Of Improvements. with power to act
in relation to the las: named petition.
From E. Ravasse, proposing to pay his
tax with claim he has against the city:
and from 3. Gaillardanne. for correction OF
an error in taxation on Ills property. 10
the Administrator Of Public Accounts.
From J. NJ. Ferguson, for permission to
put up q steam engine in his moss factory,
No. lG2 Front street. TO the Administrator
of Commerce, with power to act.
From D. Saux, II. Stratman, G. Bouligny,
j. n. Augustin secretary Of the Crescent
City Live Stock Landing and Slaughter
house Company. Edward Hays and Allen
Coate, relative to their respective assess
nents or taxes. To the Administrator of
Assessments.
The Council then adjourned.
DANIEL SCITLLY Secretary
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-08-20
COAL.
no THE PUBLIC.

ITO THE PUBLIC.
The Undersigned coal merchants having suffered
in the past season heavy losses in the way of bad
bills have been compelled to issue shis card to the
puohc, notifying ali consumers of Coal that from
and after this date Our terms for coal will in
variably be in cash when ordered delivery"
No exceptions will be made to this rule
w. G. WILMOT CO.,
NENbIG CO.,
BEALES LAME,
CIV. G. COYLE l. CO.,
SPENCER FIELD, JR., & CO.,
p. i r. DEVERGES,
H. i c. TYLER,
&. y. WOODS L. BROTHERS,
r. .. MACLIN
Jy25 J0t MACHRAY KELT.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-08-20

NOT ALTOGETHER PLEAsANT-Delord
street, between Tivoli circle and BaIOnne
street, has its own distinct and peculiar
perfume, but the stencil is not chronic. 1t
is the odor of half dozen polecats. and if
it is not caused by one Of those pestiferous
animals the scent is an excellent imitation.
The ugly little beast has been located there
several months
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-08-20
PROPOSALS. FOR SQUARE BLOCK
ATONE PAVEMENT.

DEPARTMENT OF IMPROvEMKNfs,
New Orleans August 10. 1873 J
CEAIEO PROPOSALS ADDRESSED TO THE UN.
- d.rsigned will be received at this office until
WEDNESDAY NOON, August u. 1873, for making
square granite block pavement on POydras street,
from Front 20 Delta streets and furnishing and
placing icon bridges at intersections. in accord
ance with plan and specifications on file in the
Office of the City Surveyor.
Bids TO be made for payment in cash, and also
for payment in street improvement and street as.
ssssment bonds, in conformity with the charter,
the city TO have the option of accepting esther,
and also rsserving the right to reject all bids.
All parties making proposals for this contract
are required to deposit with the Administrator of
+inanc. as ev idence Of their intention abide by
the adjudication, the amount of two hundred dol
lars cash. which shall DO forfeited to the city in
case Of failure to sign the contract.
Bidders to whom contracts are not awarded
shall have their deposits returned 10 them on the
day adjudication is made.
No bid will be received unless accompanied by
the certificate Of the Administrator OF Finance
that the reg uired cash dsoosit has been made.
Proposals TO be iIdOrsed PROPOSALS for Paving.'
JOHN CALHOUN,
aTlG ~: Administrator ad interim
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-08-20

PUTTING A SrOPPER on IT. = Captain
Schrieber, Of the first police precinct, has
issued peremptory order to all officers in
his jurisdiction, not to take prisoners from
the station building to allow them to hunt
up bondsmen, whether Of straw or green
backs. Court officers have been in the
habit of complying with prisoners requests
to 90 out with them to find bail, the officer
receiving sum Of money for the favor.
This gave thieves an advantage to obtain
speedy releases. The end has come.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-08-20
W. T. III NF EN-
au. l3 ~ Sheriff of the Parish of Orleans


seifncr DrOste VS.. Daniel Heldinger.
EOURTH DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
T. of Orleans. No. IL 50G-Bv virtue of writ Of
feri facias to me directed by the honorable the
Fourth District Court for the parish of Orleans In
the above entitled cause. will proceed to sell at
public auction, at tine Merchants and AuctiOneers'
Exchange, ROva! street, between Canal and Gus.
ton house streets, in the Second District of this
city, Oh WEDNESDAY, August 90 1873, at twelve
O'Clock NJ, the following described property,
10 wit
ALL THE RIGHT. TITLE AND INTEREST O.
defendant Daniel Redinger, in and to ten shares Of
one hundred dollars each OF the capital stock Of
the American Mutual Insurance Association of New
Orleans, dated November J, 1872 per certificate
number eighteen OF the books of said ASSOCIATION.
for the OF one thousand dollars
Seized IN the above suit.
Terms-Casi OF the spot.
W. p HARPER,
au1 II 20 Sheriff of the Parish of Orleans,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-08-20
PETITION.

New ORLEANS, June :, 1873.
YENO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND BOARD OF
L Administrators OF the city Of New Orleans:
Gentlemen-We, the undersigned, owners Of prop.
erty fronting on Jackson street. between Bacchus
and Claiborne streets respectfully ask your hon
orabie body to cause to be advertised anu sold,
according to law. contract for cypress curbiIg
and brick banquette on both sides of Jackson
street, here NOT already made.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-08-20

CHRISTENING New STEAM ENGINEs.-The
members and friends of Perseverance Fire
Company No. 10 will christen the new
steamer this evening with proper eclat,
and the reporter is invited.
A pleasant note invites us to participate
in the christening of the new steamer of
Washington No. 20 tomorrow. evening:
The ceremony will be performed with all
the attending chicken fxings."
OF course, both events will mark page
il the companies histories.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-08-20

Bachelors Hair Dye.-This splendid Hail
DYE is the best in the world The only true and
perfect dye. Harmless, reliable and instantaneous
no disappointment; no ridiculous tints or unpleas-
ant odOr. Remedies the i'll effects of bad dyes and
washes. Produces Immediately superb black OF
natural brown, and leaves the hair Clean soft and
Desutiful The genuine, signed by ". A. Bachelor.
CHARLES BACHELOR,
oc3 " Proprietor, New York.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-08-20
PROPOSALS.,

CENTRAL DEPARTMENT,
metropolitan Police. :
New Orleans. La. August 9, 1873.
PROPOSALS. WILL BE RECEIVED FOR THIRTY
Il DAYS from the date hereof for the purchase OF
the Police Steam TugbOat TWO BROTHERS. now
on duty at the HarbOr Precinct.
She can be seen at the HarbOy Precinct Station,
foot of Canal street.
!tan Police corner OF CarOndelet and Girod streets
alIIS30.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-08-20
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Notice.-Parties having pledges at Harris Loan
Office, upon which interest IS past due: falling to
remove the same or before the first day Of Sep
TENDER, 1873. hereby notified that they vii! be
sold
au20 J. HART, Manager.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-08-20
Southern Bank, New Orleans, July

Southern Bank, New Orleans, July IL,
lG13.-No is hereby given that the unreGeemed
notes Issued by the old southern Bank must De
presented for payment within one year from the
first publication of this notice, at the office of the
Auditor OF this State. who receiving satlsiac
tory proof Of the publication OF this notice for QUE
year, as aforesaip, viii surrender any funds he may
hold for the pa! nert CT the SAID unredeened
notes.
iyi3 eowiy J. CARR Cashier.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-08-20

The champion throw made by the steamer
of Mississippi No. =, about four and half
years ago, is recorded as 81 feet 10 inches,
and up to the present time that company
flies the champion banner. After the above
throw was made, the machine made pri-
vate test. and a tape line in competent
hands measured 1924 IL ct.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-08-20

NOtice.-lIessrs. Keunard Howe & Pre- miss hold
my full power of attorney. and are authorized to
act in all matters. Service IN all suits III
stituted against me will be accepted by them.
aul5 ltaw ew H. C. WAkMOTH.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-08-20
NOTICE..

NATIONALITY OF NEW ORLEANS,
City Hall. August 8. 1873.
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF
i ordinance No. 1852, Administration series, pub
lie notice is hereby gwen that lie the intention of
the city to cause Poydras street, from Front to
Delta streets 10 be paved with square granite
blocks and tc place iron bridges at the intersec.
tons.
aul0 lot LOFTS A. WILT MayOr,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-08-20
,fe,eeroiog,c., and River Report.

The signal service, United States army,
reports, for the benefit Of commerce, the
meteorological record. and rise or fall OF
the rivers, at 3:43 p. NJ. local time. yester-
dow oa follows.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-08-20
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
FOURTH DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISE
ORLEANS

FOURTH DISTRICT COURT FUR THE PARISE
OF ORLEANS.
IN THE MATTER OF MICHAEL CONCORD, PRAG.
ing for respte-NO AZ SAC.
EFT MEETING OF THE CREDITORS OF MY
L chael COmford be ordered to ke held before w.
J. Castell, ESQ.,, notary public in this city, on
the thirtieth day Of August 1879 in order to delb-
crate upon the application OF said Michael Como
ford. praying for a respite. And in the meantime
let all proceedings he stayed against said Comiord
and his property the whole as prayed for. and SC
cordng to law.
New Orleans, August Is 1873.
B. L. LYNCH, Judge.
true copy
Clerks office New Orleans. August Is, 1873
Ed. DEBLoIs Clerk aul1 % 29~
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-08-20

DEPARTMENT OF IMPROVEMENTS,
New Orleans. August Z, 1873.
IceY:ity shat the above is a true copy from the
OF ginal pet ton now on file in this office.
J. CALHOUN.
auc9 - q 90 Administrator ad interim
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-08-20
EXTENsION OF PATENT FOX FAST.
ENING COTTON BALES.

CNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE
Washington, d. c.. August !, 1873. :
ON THE PETITION OF JOHN T. BUTLER, OF
u New Orleans, Louisiana, PRAYING for the OK.
ten.lon of a patent granted to him on the fifteenth
day of November 1859. for an Improvement in fast
enpg metal hoops on cotton bales
1t is ordered that the testimony in the case be
closed on the fourteenth day of October next; that
the time for filing arguments and the Examiners
report be limited to the twenty fourth day of DC
tober next and that said petition DO heard on the
twenty ninth day of October hext.
ANY person NAV oppose this extension.
aUi3 law 3w NJ q. LEGGETT. Commissioner.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-08-20

A FESTIVE HoRsE.-Last evening horse
slipped his halter from a Baronne street
stable and started out on an independent
excursion. On his first dash he bolted into
No. l6O Dryades street through the house
into an alley, back to the street, then into
the furniture store of d. Daley, No. 2O4
Dryades street, pitching chairs. tables and
bureaus helter-skelter from there into
beerhouse of M. j. Brown, and ordered
glass of lager, but before he could be
served policeman arrested him for violat-
ing a city ordinance. He was returned to
his stall, where he now spoils corn, hay and
oats.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-08-20

Brooklyn Fire Company, of Algiers. has
ordered fourth class Gould steam engine.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-08-20

NOtice.-A meeting of the stockholders OF the
Working mems Accommodation Bank of New Or
leans will be held at the mixing house No. Camp
street. on MONDAY the eighth of September next.
1873 from 10 A. NJ. to P NJ to take into consldela-
ton proposed amendments to the charter.
BY order of the Board OF Directors.
JOSEPH MENARD, Cashier.
New Orleans, August 5 lS,} aus i'm
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-08-20

Another foot race will soon take place,
the two aspirants being good runners. AS
vet the preliminaries are not completed.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-08-20
CITY ASSESSMENTS.
Notice TO Taxpayers.

DEPARTMENT OF AssEs.SEETs,
City Hall. Room IS, July 70. 1873. 5
IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION SEVEN, CITY
Z ordinance 40 H. Administration series, notice
is hereby given that the assessment real estate
and personal property within the city, for the
year 1873, 10 now complete, and will he open for
inspection and correction at the Office of the De-
parJnent of Assessments, room 10, City Hall.
from 9 A. Il. TIL p. NJ. Sundays excepted), dur
ing thirty days from the date hereof, ut which
time ali complaints OF either excessive or made
.uate assessments will ne considered.
iy23 I'm H. F. STURCKtN Administrator.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-08-20
THE RIVERS.
Old records connected with the history

The river here is twelve feet four inches
below high water mark of 1871.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-08-20
LEGAL NOTICES,
Il STATE OFLOVJISIANa.

ahE STATE OF LOUISIANA
SIXTH DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF
ORLEANS.
CARRIE H. STEWART VS.. ALFRED II. STEW
art, Her Eusband-NO 48O4.
r HEREBY CERTIFY THAT ON THE TWENTY
i third day of May, 1873, Judgment was rem
dered in this court in the following entitled
suit in the words and figures following. to wit:
Carrie H. Stewart VS.. Alfred II. Stewart, her hus-
band-No. 1901
In this case submitted for adjudication, the
count considering that the law and the evidence
are with the plaintiff, it is ordered. adjudged and
decreed that there be Judgment herein in favqr of
plaintiff, Mrs. Carrie Harter, wife of Alfred H
Stewart. and against defendant, said Alfred H.
Stewart, decreeing a separation of property be@
tween the said parties, and the plaintiff to have
the full administration Of her separate property;
that plaintiff do recover of her said husband the
sum Of $2S8 10. with eight per cent interest from
the fourth of June, 1872 until paid, and costs OF
suit.
JudSmen. signed May 49, 1873.
A. SAUCIER, Judge.
In testimony whereof have hereuntO set my
hand and affixed the seal of the said court at the
city Of New Orleans this thirtieth day Of
May in the year OF our Lord one Thousand eighs
hundred and seveIty.thAe.
EDWARD II. CANNON.
au20 st. Deputy Clerk.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-08-20
NOTICE TO TEACHERS.

NOTICE TO TEACHERS.
OFFICE BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS,
City of New Orleans (SiXth Divisionl. ,
40. 80 Burgundy street, August I. 1873
VrHHE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED
L by DR.. j. s. Clark, at meeting CT the School
Eoard, held August 6, 1873:
WHEREAS, 1t is of importance TO directors to have
due notice of the intended resignation of teachers,
as required by paragraph twenty eight OF the rules
of the board
Resolved, That teachers intending to resign
shall give two weeks notice OF such intention 10
the superintendent Or directors OF their respect
i've school districts
JIG. BADENHAUSEN,
aus taNI Secretary Board of Directors
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-08-20

BEHAN RIFLE CLUB.-This organization
met last evening, to enjoy it's regular an
n lal, at the room in Davidson court. The
walls were hung with flags and other proper
embIems, and the members enjoyed the oc-
casion in becoming manner A fine col
lation was spread, while large bowl held
perfect crevasse of champagne punch.
Captain o. f. Peck was master Of ceremo-
MES, and acquitted himself spiritedly.
Most of the members we're present and par
ticipated, and splendid looking company
they make. Among the toasts, that was
most heartily drank, was one by Colonel
Forno: "Our country, undivided-no north,
no south. no east, no west" The club ap-
pears to be in very fiourishing condition.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-08-20

REGULAR MEETING.

CITY HALL, NEW ORLEANS,
Tuesday, Augustl9 1873
The Council met this day at IL NJ, in
regular session.
Presentation. Louis 4. Wilt, Mayor,
presiding, and Administrators Brewster,
Calhoun, Fitzenreiter and Turnbuil.
The minutes of the last meeting were ap-
proved.
Communications from the Mayor and Ad-
illustrators.
The Mayor presented the annexed com
munication, which was ordered to be spread
upon the minutes:
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
General Land Office.
Washington, d. c., August IL, 1873
Hon. Louis A. Wilt, Mayor Of New Orleans:
l am receipt of your telegram OF the sew
enth instant, relative to lands in the viciI-
ity OF New Orleans, claimed by the State
of Louisiana as swamp; and, il reply have
TO inform you that no action has Yet been
taken on the claim Of the State, and parties
having adverse claims viii be allowed
reasonable time in which to present
them before the matte. is taken up tor
action.
Very respectfully.
WILLIS DRCMMOND.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-08-20

NOfice.-The creditors Of the estate of the late
John Tabor are requested to present their claims
TO +. w. Huntington, attorney at law, No. 10 Car
ondeet street. NJ. A. TABOR, EXecutrI1.
jy27 50 au2 IL II 30 2T-