New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-10

union. Laughter.] union is wrong to citi-
zens generally. 1t robs them of their prop
erty, for when government takes from the
people more than enough for it's legitimate
affairs it commits robbery Iapplausel. 1t
is wrong to our holy religion because it
makes Christianity depend upon civil
power. 1t disowns the Holy Spirit and
seeks other eDjoyments of peace.
MIR. Curry had reached very interesting
part of his discourse, when the bell called
him to order.
Mr.. Crook arose and stated that as MANY
invited guests from abroad entertaining en-
tlrely different views were present, he
thought it would be discourteous and un-
chrlstianlike to continue the discussion.
The speakers voice was drowned by the
cries OF Curry, Curry" in response to
which Mr.. Curry arose and said that he
abided by the rule of limitation most readi-
ly, yet would most emphatically protest
against beng termed by the chairman as
dlscourteous or unchristianlike.
After great uprOar, comparative order
was restored, and Mr.. Crooks persuaded the
audience to be considerate. He said he had
been informed by friends that the discussion
was very painful to them, and although
he agreed with Mr.. Curry in his views upon
the topic. respect for the views of said
friends advised them TO cease the discus
sion.
A hymn was then sung.
Rev. Mr.. Bruno of Pittsbufc, said he was
surprised that such an aggregate Of thought
should DO expressed without striking
against the thoughts of others. He said the
constitution of the United States was
adopted for all sects and creeds. even the
MahOmmedan; therefore he blushed for it;
lie believed in a close OF Church with State.
Rev. Mr.. Stevenson, of Philadelphia, fol-
lowed, and said that many European ma
tions are trying TO work up to our Ameri-
can model. If this be true, he observed. it
concerns ps what that model shall be.
he SAID that cur government was strictly
religious government; Ourlaw Of marriage
was Christian law; blaspheming is an Of
tense against the statute law; the Christian
religion is part of tho common law; our
Legislature and national Senate are opened
by prayer; public fasts and thanksgivings
are established by the government; the
Christrian oath is administered in civil
courts, and by it our civil officers are quail
fed. Our system Of education, be continued,
is purely Christian one; we have Bibles
in our schools, except in a few places where
bigotry has caused their expulsion.
Rev. George NJ. Grant, of Scotland, fol-
lowed. after which tho Dean of Canterbury
tho idea that what was practic-
able in this country is not SO IN England.
Rev. Mr.. Burnett, of Ireland, and Right
Rev. Bishop Simpson then spoke. The
latter said that the alliance had not as
sembled to make a constitution for the
United States nor church for England.
Geld Payments.
The sub treasurer to-day paid out 81 900
III gold eolu on account Of interest, and
100000 !or called bonds.
Marine.
Arri rrired-Australia, San Salvador and Sa-
Arrived Quietly of New York.
stock Exchange.
In the Stock Exchange this afternoon
there was selling movement, chiefly for
cash. and the general share list dropped
10 rem and half per cent. The greatest
decline was in Western Union. which was
pressed on the market for cash by the diff
Guilty in making new loans. This heavy de-
cline dragged down the entire list.
Late in the day the reported mercantile
failures were denied, and Washington ad-
vices stated that the government would en-
croach on the S44,000000 reserve this
month to the extent of S9,00O,OOG On all
these things the feeling changed some
what, and matters improved. Stock Ex-
change specillations xising from one to four
and three-Quarters Der cent, while foreign
exchanges were steadier and gold ad-
vanced threeeights per cent from the low
est point.
In bank circles the increased supply of
legal tenders was reported again, but not
the premium remains at " q !
" cent, and there is still considerable busi-
ness doing over the counters of the brokers'
Some banks are pursuing more liberal pol
cy, paying out currency and cashing larger
shecks than of late. 1t is reported that the
National Trust Company will resume on
Monday next, and the Union Trust Com
Dahy between October ID and November l.
The directors OF both companies are in ses-
ZION. The Lake Shore loan has been salts
'actOrlly arranged, or soon will be.
Customs X receipts.
Customs receipts $336,000.
Secret Expedition for Cuba.
There is not much doubt but a secret ex-
petition for Cuba has left this city or
vicinity within the last three days, but
nothing definite is known.
Gotten Exchange.
The Cotton Exchange declines to send
delegates to the National Board of Trade.
The Jumel Will Case.
Counsel for George Washington Bowen
rave filed bonds preparatory to appealing
rom the decision of the Jumel will case to
he United States Supreme court.
UDfOunded kunOrs OF Failures.
Rumors were afoat today that several
houses had failed but there was
no foundation for them. Lead
ng dry goods houses state that they have
ess difficulty in making collections, and
here is generally an improved feeling in
heir tradeo
Debt Statement.
The statement issued to-day shows the
Nfal Itu AVID ,ptv Il l,f f,,n,
;l0l 262, $50; county, $3i, ,365 Total,
'l36, ,20S,96l. Invested in sinking fund: J
City, 1897 ,247; county, $4,20l, 1865. Total,
-. .23S, ,6l2. Interest payable on city and
county debt: On city debt, 81, III ,564; on
ounty debt, 81 ,576,445 Total, $6,354 ,O09.
The Nathan Murder.
Many facts that have never appeared in
Print in relation to the Nathan case have
,een known by the officers engaged in the
,ase for some time, and were only awaiting
links to make the chain of eyi-
lence complete. 1t is now believed that
rving has the power to place them on the
light track.
In the first place, it is believed the fol-
owing named persons were engaged in the
Ittempt to rob Nathan's house, July %,
$40: George Ellis, Dan Kelly, who is
low in Sing Sing, serving a term for bur
,lary; Carralo, in Sing Sing; Billy Forester,
low in Joliet prison. The job was put up
~ d German woman, whose name could not
re ascertaned, who was then lodging with
Billy johnson. She subsequently went to |
oard with Irving, and while there no doubt |
he latter managed to secure the papers, |
tc, by which he proposes to show all |
bout the Nathan case. Dan Kelly was
card to FAY that he killed Nathan, and to
oil how he used the dog while doing SO.
1t is said Irving will prove that Kelly, |
nth the iron dog. which was obtained of
aulker in the Brooklyn navy yard that |
10, 600 in bonds, which were in Nathan's |
ate. were seen in Kelly's hands few days
fter the murder; that the bonds were ne