davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-12-31
FOREIGN.


LONDON, December 3O.-ThS ship Iron
Cross, from Liverpool. on the twenty.sov-
enth instant, tor Southwest Pass, went
ashore at Dunavy Point, Dundalk. Steam
tugs have been sent to her assistance.
The ship Zurich, from Hull, for Pensa-
cola, and the bark Oliver Emery, from New
York, for Hamburg, had collision in the
Downs. The former was badly damaged
and put into Ramsgate to repairs
Marine. E;ssa
Sailed from Liverpool-Skip polana, for
New Orleans; barks Halvard, for Pensa-
cola; California, for New Orleans; Charlie
Hickman, for Southwest Pass.
Arrived at Havre-Ship Francis p. Sage.
from New Orleans. Sc
Investigating tho Vile du Havrep Disaster.
M. Harnol, an official of the board Of
trade, opened the inquiry into the Vile du
Havre disaster to-day. He states that the
object was to elicit facts, and that there
was no desire to prefer criminal charges
against any one. The second and third
mates of the Lochearne testified they did
everything in their power to prevent the
collision, and described the Efforts they
made to attract the attention of ftbse on
board the steamer The hearing Qf their
testimony as to the conduct of the French
officers after the collision was postponed.
as the latter have not yet arrived hare, and
the owners of the steamer had no counsel
present to represent them. 6
A Treaty Of Peace.
ST. PETERSBURG. December 30.-The
treaty between Russia and BOkhara is pub
lished. 1t gives the Khivan territory ON
the right bank of the ANU Daria river to
BOkhara, who, in return, agrees to abolish
slavery and to establish mutual trading
facilities with Russia.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-12-31
NEW YORK.
CASTELAR, Ito be Deposed and Serrano to
Take Charge of the spanish Govern

CASTELAR, Ito be Deposed and Serrano to
Take Charge Of tho spanish Govern
ment.
NEW YORK. December 3O.-A Herald
special says: The Spanish COrtes, which
meets January 2, will place Serrano at the
head of the government.
The Arapiles to bo Released.
Captain Shufeldt, executive officer of the
Brooklyn navy yard, said that the obstruc-
tion occasioned by the sunken coal barge
would probably be- removed and the Span
ish frigate Arapiles released either to-day
or to morrow. She will then proceed to the
ordnance dock to receive her guns.
The Juniata Aleak.
The Juniata needs repairs. and there is a
leak in her stern, but it is thought she can
be placed in order without docking.
Work at the Navy Yard.
The report that large number of men
will be discharged from the yard on We'd
nesday next, was said by Captain Shuteldt
to be unfounded. Orders were received
from Washington merely directing the
heads OF departments at the yard to dis
charge wOI kmen as circumstances may per-
nit. There are now 5000 w0rkmen employ
ed at the yard, besides about 500 in the en-
plOy of outside contractors. The apprOpria-
tions are only sufficient to keep 1900 men at
kept engaged all winter. The new slOop of.
war building at the yard will be completed
before spring. The Tennessee will be
placed in dry dock and it will require two
months work to put her in proper condition.
Genet's Whereabouts.
Yesterday afternoon Henry Genet WAS
traced to the city OF Montreal, but his
friends have adopted various stratagems to
mislead the sheriff as to his hiding place.
This morning it was reported that the fugi-
tive had left Montreal for the city of
Toronto, but Mr.. Brennan has received official
Information from the special deputies, now
in pnrc = of him. that he had not visited
the latter city. -'e is still believed to lie in
Montreal.
The moment the special deputies locate
him q telegram will be sent on reciting the
fact Of his conviction anG escape, and re-
questing the police of the place where he
may be found to arrest and detain him in
costody until a warrant for his extradition
can be procured.
Maggie Jourdan Case.
The trial of Maggie Jourdan, for assisting
in the escape of Sharkey, from the TOmbs,
was not concluded this evening, and the
jury were locked up for the night.
The Polaris Crew.
A few members of the late POlaris crew
met tonight. After informal conversation,
during which the unanimous opinion was
expressed that Captain Hall died natural
death. A memorial to Congress was signed,
asking additional compensation because of
the inability of most of them doing any
work from the effects of their hardships
during their late voyage.
Financial.
Customs receipts to-day, $256000. The
paid to-day $l.790OOO in gold
for the January interest; also, $4,000 for
called bonds ..
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-12-31
CUBA.

Burriel Relieved Of His Command.
HAVANA, December 30.-The home gov
ernment relieved General Burriel of the
command of the eastern department be-
cause, in q proclamation issued last week,
he attacked the existing administration of
Spain. He has beer ordered to appear at
Madrid to answer charges preferred against
him in relation to this matter. ~
Jouvellar's Demands.
Jouvellar insists the government shall
accept bis resignation, unless he is granted
in full the extraordinary powers enjoyed
by his predecessor The government has
consented to increase his powers, but there
are restrictions, by certain conditions.
Extraordinary Powers Required.
The POs dc Cuba says the only reason
why Jouvellar has not taken active meas-
ures for tranquilizing the island was he
cause he could not legally do so. The Voc
and Diario declare the Conservatives favor
the grant Of extraordinary powers, and say
the only way to save Cuba to Spain is, to
declare martial law throughout the island,
levy forced contributions and call out tho
militia to suppress the rebellion. The
execution Of reform la VS. must be postponed
to more fitting opportunity.
Cushing's Appointment.
The Vo= alluding to the change in the
American legation at Madrid, says: 'The
original appointment OF General SlckIe0
was an act of discourtesy, if not hostility,
toward Spain, and showed want of con-
sideration for her susceptibilities Cushing
is the antithesis of Sickles, and the change
made can not be regarded otherwise than
a graceful tender of good will On the part
OF the government of the United States"
Satisfactory to the Slave Owners.
The colonial minister has made . speech
at Matanzas in which he sought to allay the !
fears in regard to the immediate abolition !
Of slavery. His remarks gave much satis-
faction to the owners of slaves.
Keeler Heard From.
Tidings have been received of Mr. Ralph
keeler
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-12-31
THE VIRGINIUS.
Sinking OF the Vlrginius.

NEW YORK, December 30-The Ossipee
reports that the Virginius, when off Cape
Fear and in sight of land, in spite of all the
efforts of the crew aboard of her, settled
and went to the bottom.
Shortly after the arrival of the Oseipee
a reporter boarded the vessel and had an
interview with the officer of the deck. The
latter said be had strict orders not to com
municate with anybody in relation to the
circumstances attending the laundering of
the Virginius; he would not even give the
date OF the occurrence or the place where
it happened.
Omcial Report of the Commander Of tho
Ossipee.
Lieutenant Commander Hasewell, execu-
tive officer of the Ossipee, says: The Os-
sipee left the Tortugas with the Virgiuius
in tow on the morning of the nineteenth
instant, as already reported. They had fair
weather until the afternoon of Saturday,
the following day, when q gale sprung up.
She continued to have bad weather like that
encountered by the Juniata. The Virginlus
signaled that she was leaking badly. Cap
tain Walters, commander of the O5sipee,
therefore determined to shape his course
for Charleston, South Carolina; but as they
got into smoother water the Virginius
behaved better, and the water was kept
out of her fire room. On the morning of
OuTASIlu6S udy, uOWcScT. INC b0V6r0 Weat0ef
having continued, the Virginius was again
leaking as badly as ever, and the vessels put
into Frying Pan shoals, about ten miles
south of Cape Fear light, where smoother
water could be obtained, and here the
vessels came to anchor, Captain Walters
hearing that the Virginius would ride out
the gale. Before daylight next morning.
Friday, Commander Woodrow signaled
with lights that the Virginius was leaking
rapidly, with fires out and pumps stopped,
aud that the crew wished to be taken Off
A boat was lowered from the Ossipee at
daylight, and by A. M. all on board the
Virginius were transferred to the former
vessel.
As heavy sea was running, the work of
removing the crews was one of much dan.
ger and difficulty, and therefore no lives
were risked in endeavoring to save their
personal effects, or any other property on
tue Virginius. The hawser of the Virglnius
was cut, and the buoys attached to mark
her position in case she sank out OF sight.
The Ossipee remained at anchor during
the day, and at 4:l5 p. H. the Virginius,
which had been grad ually settling, went to
the bottom. She sank in eight 1athoms of
water, and her topmasts remained above
the surface. The Ossipee then resuned
her voyage to this port. Her supplyof coal
was ample, twenty-five tons still remaining
on board. ALI on board the Ossipee are
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-12-31
THE STRIKE.
The Strikers Holding Out-vioIence Dis

Tho StrlkerS Holding Out-V1Olonco Dis
couraged.
LOUISVILLE, Ky, December 3O.-All tho
striking engineers in this vicinity have re-
fused to accept the offer of the Jefferson
vile, Madison and Indianapolis Railroad
Company, and none of them resumed work
yesterday. .f
At meeting of the brotherhood last
night the authority of Grand Chief Engi-
neer Wilson was disavOwed, and the re-
ported acts of violence by the striking engi-
neers elsewhere were strongly condemned
No violence whatever in this vicinity has
been reported.
At this terminus of the Jefferson vile.
Madison and indianapolis railroad the
situation remains unchanged. Nine strikers
have resumed work. while several outside
men employed by the company gave up
their engines to-day. Their places were
afterward supplied. But very little bust
ness was done on the road. At Seymour
on the line of the road, to-day, nut VS.
placed in such q position as to br-st
cylinder-head, entirely disabling p engine.
On the New Albany branch. LIST night,
large rock was thrown at to engineer, OUT
missing him, shivered tbI WINDOW OF pas
seDger coach, hurtisg no one. NO other
violence reported
No Hlater%aI Change mt indianapolis.
INDIAN .foLIs, Ind, December 30.-The
engineers strike cOntiues without material
cbsIge. One passenger train went out this
morning on the Panhandle road, aud one
on the Jeffersonville road. Trains have
arrived on both roads. The Vincennes
road is running its passenger trains regu-
-
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-12-31
Resolutions Passed by tho New OPleans
Academy of Sciences in Reference TO
the Late Professor Agassiz.

AesOiutAOns Passed by the New Orleans
Academy of Sciences in Reference to
the Late Professor Agassiz.
At regular meeting of the New Orleans
Academy of Sciences, held at the Univer-
sty buildings, December 90, 1873, the fol-
lowing preamble and resolutions, introduced
by D. X. Whitaker, LII. D., and seconded
by Professor C. G. Forshey, were unani.
mously adopted:
WHEREAS, Louis D. Agassiz, LII. D., pro-
fessOr of natural sciences in Harvard Uni
versity, native of Switzerland, but for up
ward of third part q century an honored
citizen of the United States, and an Illus
trious member Of the republic OF letters,
has been recently called from the scene Of
his earthly labors and triumphs, and it de-
wolves on scientific organizations to express
the regret that is deeply felt on the occur
renee OF 80 lamentable an event: therefore,
Res0Ired, unanimously by the New Or
leans Academy of Sciences, that, in the re-
moval by death of this eminent parsonage,
the cause of science, OF humanity and civil
iZation throughout the Union and through
out the world, have received shock from
which it will not soon recover.
ResoIre6 that the loss of this distinguished
savan is more sensibly felt because, though
lao udu pdsstu luo utFiuGtu Ol lILo, us III
tellectual powers, in their full vigor, prom
ised future career of usefulness and fame,
10 his particular department Of inquiry,
equal to if not surpassing that of any of
his predecessors or contemporaries, and
because his death was unexpected and
sudden.
Resolred, That this Academy deeply sy M
pathizes with the accomplished relict of the
deceased, the companion of his literary la
bors and the ornament of bis household,
and with his children, to whom he has
transmitted an Inheritance more valuable
than that of wealth, in the greatness OF his
scientific achievements and in the multi
tude of his virtues.
Resolred, That copy of these resolu-
tions, signed by the president. attested by
the secretary, and sealed with the seal OF
this Academy, be transmitted to the family
of the deceased by the secretary.
Resolred, That copy of these resolutions
be published in the daily newspapers of this
city.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-12-31
a Ruthless Killlnx.


Edward Day was manager on what is
known as the Williams estate place, IN this
parish' ne had resided mere, up 70 the time
OF his death; nearly two years. ne was q
native OF Virginia, aud from Cuipepper
Courthouse, IN that Sfate. where his sister
and brother-in-lsw, a. y" Stofer, editor OF
the Culpepper OoSerrsT, now reside. Here
and at hls nome ne was much respected oy
all who knew him, ana was regarded as a
correct and law abiding citizen. r. L. Pen
cry Is an oio reslIent OF our parish, a black
smith Dy trade. ne mas on several occasions
given evidence ct a vlndicfive spirit and is
addicted to too much whisky.
1t seems that Misunderstanding had
taken place besSeen Day and Penery on
Saturday last, wien h,gh words and often
slve language was exchanged. Penery had
abused ana badiy beaten the COOK woman
IN the employ OF Day, and Day, to prevent
recurrence OF sush conduct, came to Fro
vidence on MONDAY TO procure the arrest OF
Penery; and while IN the magistrates Office
making the necessary ahdavlt for the war
rant to issue fentry stepped IN, and by
some means discovered what was going on,
ana lmmeaiateiy iHt Town on norseDack
Shortly a1terward Mr. Day LETT town
IN his buggy AM grove toward his
nome on buncha bend; "hen ne
got within ABOUT MY yards OF the May
place. fehery sIeplea OUT lnto the road
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-12-31

we'll. She will proceed to the navy yard
here to-day or tomorrow, after diecharging
her powder. Captain Walters has made a
written report, which will be forwarded to
Washington at once. &.
Landing of tho Released Prisoners.
The survivors of the virginius landed
to-day. The crew of the Vermont cheered
them as they passed. They were met ON
shore by several Cuban leaders and taken
to quarters. The only Southerner on the
list Of survivors is PhiliH 1letxler, cigar
maker, of Charleston, Soul Carolina.
The survivors number 31ne hundred and
one, including one Englishman one Cana
dian eight Americans, te Jsmac acians and
twenty-nine natives of havana. Among
them there are nine stddents and nineteen
cigarmakers. A fsw whoswere sick were
we'll cared fOr. II
The released captives Of the virgini,is
still remain at the Cuban restaurant On
Pine street, and the scene there THE morn7
ing was one Of great enthuaasm. Resclu-
tiOns were adopted returning thanks to
Captain Braine, of the Juniats. for his
kindness, and expressing eympathy with
him IN the loss of his son. p fw resa7
1t was also resolved that the ox-captives
should attend the funeral Of the child in q
body. Some Of them this morning were
visited by personal friends, and the meet
ings on these occasions wero of . most af-
fecting character. W .oE y 5 ait -{
Vote Of Th.nks.
The released Virginius prisoners to-day
passed vote of thanks 10 Commander
Braine and the other officers Of the Juniats-
The Sentence Of the Prissuers. t
Engineer Knight, of the Virginius, said
the original sentence of the prisoners was
that the entire crew should be hung to tho
yardarm. but the captain of the Isabella IL
Catolica did not wish such spectacle ON
his vessel, and obtained change to death
by shooting. and the commutation of the
sentence of seventeen Of the crew to the
chain gang. knight, two of the quarter
masters and one of the oilers we're accord
ingly sentenced to the chain gang for life,
and the other thirteen, all of whom were nero
boys, to eight and four years q hard labor
in the gang. A life sentence of this kind
was regarded as worse than death. 9i
Thirty-6ve OF the rescued msn are still in
charge of the Cuban junta here. .r-.t
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-12-31

The value of the cotton exported for the
year ending August 81, 1881 ,406, ,026
bales--is estimated to be $llS.70O,7 73S.
The rate of freight on cotton exported
from New Orleans during the past year
ruled at five eighths to one penny per
pound, which is one fourth to one half penny
(equal to one-balf to one cent? per pound
more than vessels would charge il no Ob.
struction existed at the mouth OF the river.
Vessels have been detained SO often and
frequently for weeks, at great expense, that
high rates of freight have to be charged to
prevent loss. If we estimate thu excess on
j, ,4O6 026 bales cotton, average weight AGO
pounds, at onefour'h penny or one.half
cent, we have $3,233,S ,S59, which must be
deducted from the value of the cotton, and
borne by the producer.
Remove the distractions at the mouth OF
the river, and make it possible for vessels
of larger draft to enter our port without
fear of detention, and tonnage sufficient for
the wants of our commerce would seek this
port and take our cotton at One-half penny
or less per pound. enabling buyers to pay
One-half cent to one cent more in gold for
cotton than at the present rate. If We add
to this the excessive rate charged on all
other articles exported from New Orleans
1.-THE trade in many of which is materially
curtailed from this cause), and make reason
able allowance for the losses sustained BY
merchants frequently having their cargoes
detained tor weeks on the bar, to the great
inconvenience of all connected with the
trade, we have sum sufficient now being
borne directly or indirectly by the pro.
ducers, merchants and manufacturers OF
the Mississippi valley and the North each
year to construct the Fort st. Philip canal:
and otherwise improve the navigation OF :
the river between this port and st. Louis.
Respectfully, your obedient servants,
CYRUS BUSSEf,
THOMAS II. HUNT,
JOHN PHELPS,
j. b. LAFIrrE,
j. l. NOBLE.
NJ. w. JOYCE.
Committee New Orleans Cotton Exchange.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-12-31

A most sad occurrence took place in this
town on Christmas eve, at about eight
o'clock, which resulted in the instant death
of Mr. John 2. Duffy, painter, at the
hands of young man named Adrien
Breaux. of this parish. The particulars. as
we learn them, are as follows: A number
OF pt rsOns were in Mr.. Hebert's coffee house
amusing themselves. when difficulty arose
between Breaux and Duffy. which was soon
quieted by those present; nothing more was
then thought of the little difficulty until
the report of a pistol was heard on the side
walk and Duffy falling corpse nearthe door;
the fatal shot taking effect under the left
eye and penetrating the brain. Breaux
made his escape and has not been arrested
up to the time of going to press; the officers
of the law are in pursuit Of him.-Lafoyestc
Advertiser.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-12-31
n..r ExrINGU1sH'

x FIRE ExrisGulsH
d of underwriters r. nEkr
9TH regular ste
ana pmcined from :. LEVY.
M Mineral 9 Columeisravier street.
F. ha,we IBEKAG PAT.
on oe." ID, the undersig gned
f.. p,er frs and his old friends
-u, ,lav loved to
sc v street.
,ce,re his former speciality
'le,efnued as
AN,cEBR AND APPRAISER
al attention to the sale
Real Estate; Plantations,
lands; Bonds, Bank Stocks
,ifs: Cargoes, etc, whether
hious or by judicial process.
q otiat-d. The renting of
to upon moderate terms.
perience aud devotion to the
MS. he hopes to merit con-
aler confidence.
sass G. X. GIRARDBY.
r,Daa mher Is. 1879 d,-i7 I'm
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-12-31

The late Rev. Baron Stw, of Boston,
said Sermons are like gun, long or short,
new or old, bright or rusty, loded or empty.
Some shoot too high, some 30 low. They
teach, amuse or exasperate according as
they are managed"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-12-31
The Temperature.

The thermometer at Louis Frigerio's, No.
so Chartres street, on December 80, stood
as follows: At A. NJ, 44o; at P. NJ, SOP;
at P. NJ, 4So. Lowest point during the
night of December %, 43o.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-12-31

True courage is cool and calm. The
bravest men have the least brutal, ullying
insolence, and in the very time of danger
are found the most serene and free.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-12-31

Six good linen bosom shirts for q, at
Garth waite, Lewis & Miller's, No. 100 Com
Non street.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-12-31
ING, HOMESTEAD


anuary ING, HOMESTEAD
ing desc
NJ ONBE1 AND
Dist ici ,r,vv AsSncI.rroN
and twel
$50 and OF
dred and Louisiana.
teen fe.t
Seized
Terme-R GERARD, President,
TBUYS. Vice President.
- 1elo % HALPHEN, secretary.
State o4AUvR, Treasurer.
ARD OF DIRECTORS.
JsAN LANGLBS,
6er'fERrROC, WILLIAM B. SCHMIDT,
Ss PICARD, kNILR DRBUYS,
4 yeaATHAy. ARISTIDB GERARD,
at tLANVILLE L. KERSIoN.
Royal counrrr.xs.
WKnNRss DsBUYS, J. TUyBS, c. MA
n, a,th the rER. ". J. ruYEs. D. E. xER,
sss :. 'ems-A 1,srReu, D. L xsksIos.
SStflssF tSflssFes-w- 9. SCHMIDT, B. DE-.
- D.BUrs.J. rcYRs. CHARLES Ma.
snd s coD,% oaDs,.%ociatioa-rriaps,e Building foo.
~O" ctEt 0t0. - delf Sna
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-12-31

China has one coal field 10000 square
miles in extent, the beds of which lie per-
fectly horizontal, thirty feet thick, for .
length Of 200 miles.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-12-31

Boys cashmere suits at So Is, 81 IS,
IS so and Sc SO, at Garth waite, Lewis g.
M,ller's No 100 Common street.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-12-31

theatres have been burned
bis country in ~ many years.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-12-31

WeIe0f0IO8xCul anu HIvef REPORT.
The signal service, United States army,
reports, tor the benefit of commerce, the
meteorological record, and rise or fall Of
the rivers. at 3:43 P. NJ. local time, yester-
daY as follows:
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-12-31

LOST JEwEL.-A reward of $3.50 is offered
to the fader OF diamond cross, if returned
to the jewelry store of Z. A. Tyler, No. lis
Canal street.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-12-31

Boys cashmere suits at So rs, ST rs,
S. 50 and S6 SO, at Garthwaite, Lewis g.
Miller's, No. 100 Common street.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-12-31
.,o~ lard HALL.

4 ~
...yen IN tlemeIh lem has been closed for
assistarg repairs, renovations
'e their Dah
~" q word ''l
bales of cots Evening"
ppion load. -eciation for the
in nara,e rsSes immer this depart
= ssfully in a sho1l be left un-
the presentation ,ular.
- Ks all round N, are
John Livingston with
'oS ,Ss frst precinct calasro-
tns 9,,;ns h, the appearance.
No. Ippiped and locked tue am nSe' Se'
avs that John is an e" "'%
tt. .urrepdered bimself
ing learned tha' ''
m with perjury. f,rod
yess;s; y;n;nc the remains OF
'ohsa,n a;u capul near Magno
I e,sar the fire bells ring c
IA ring the new one ~ 9
de2i - r'ohf. do not jump up
~ ror srrow whole volumS Oh :
-urued over. -
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-12-31
WILLIAM MEHLE.
HE,

HE.
ON MERCHANTS,
ale. forwarding aud shipment Of
niher, Beeswnx, TalIow,
mining Materials.
/, So and 81 O rnmon street.
tHo. l2O NEW LkvRH.