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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-05
STUPID TO THE LAST,

1t will be generally conceded that the
Picayane is more appropriate organ for
the little coterie Of 'have been great men, -
to whom it addresses itself, than the Bee,
which is published in French; the German
Gazette, which is published in German; the
Times, which aims at government pap,
and which it requires the constant vigil
lance Of the Picoy1ne to keep from being
very decent sort Of a newspaper, with
no political views whatever; the Herald,
which is not catalogued for the fight;
or the REPUBLICAN, which ''is altogether
without popular influence" and there
fore harmless, except for little business
arrangement that worries our sick neigh
Dor very much. These are the views en-
tertained by the Ptcayune on a very
solemn occasion. 1t begins to contem-
plate its approaching dissolution. The
doctors have had consultation, and pro-
nounced the case desperate. Unless
greenbacks in large doses can be OBJ
tanned at once "a medicine which the
patient affects to loathe), there is a fair
prospect Of large funeral In view of
its danger, the patient looks around for
an heir or successor, upon whom to be-
stow the empty honor Of its bankrupt
estate. Like all Anticipated, superanu-
ated institutions it is SO far behind every
body else, that it finds the selection of a
proper representative work Of difficulty.
If it dies, it will, therefore, die intestate,
and being without means, must be buried
at the public expense.
The leading characteristic of the P.ca-
y,Uae, its conductors and supporters, is
ignorance. 1t is so blinded by its preiu-
dices that it refuses to recognize tie
changes wrought by time 1t belongs to
a former age. Younger and smarter men
have sprung up to dispute its title to
leadership, and it has dismissed them
with the contenptuous epithet, up
starts" The empire and the rule of this
State have passed into the hands of the
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-05

Republicans and yet the Pieoyune has
| never ceased to address its small following
as "the people The REpuBLIc1N speaks,
and seventy theusand freemen rally to the
| polls and vote as one man, and still the Pic
asolne closes its eyes to the unpleasant fact
and clings to the belief that We are without
popular influence. There is density of
darkness about all this that stiles the life
out Of all upon whom the gloom descends.
While it ignores the influence of contem-
porary journals like the Tines and tie Her
aid, and sets itself up as the, ''only voice Of
the people in Louisiana. the rushing tide
OF humanity passes by its gloomy doors
and sseks the more cheerful, hopeful,
sensible, truthful papers upon which il
processes TO LOOK with contempt. It's flag
Of ignorance and bigotry is nailed TO it's
mast, and will 60 down flying at the peak
when the final crash shall come.
There age few who doubt tha. this Gala
nifty is inevitable The last years bust.
ness experience IS not OF character 20
induce other parties 20 sink several thou.
sand dollars in losing concern. It
would be difficult TO say how much money
is required 20 save tie Picayan. from
sinking bu. il requires no grea: skill IN
penetration to see that i: can never re.
ceive the supper, Of the public so long Is
It enjoys its present character. ]: is
common political sceld. Nothing tia.
Congress, 0, tie Pres;den. and his Cab.
net, the Legislature and the adninist,a.
ton O: this State or Of the city govern
men. have done during the past yea,
meets with It's approval. All is wrong
About the only remedies it has ever sug-
gested are: a monarchy for the United
States, and reputation for the State and
city. Notification is with our sick neigh.
boz cardinal virtue. one which il has
never failed 10 suggest on all occasions
for every law Q, measure Of either the
State Q, nation tina; did &c. confer an
office or contract upon some COME derate
who has been reduced ia lis c!rcum.
stances by foolish adherence 10 the dead |
cause OF slavery.
Now. We sincerely desire the reform. |
alton and success OF the Ficayun.. We |
believe the latter is impossible withou: |
the former. !: is out of the question for |
il TO go on 60. Its pernicious teachings
have brought immense suffering and 6nan-
cial embarrassment upon those who be.
lieved in its false doctrines. and have ar
rayed agains: this fair State the preju.
dices Of distant communities, upon whose
favor we are dependent fox existence. Il
has assailed the United States govern
nent and preferred claim 20 charitable
in the same number. /:
has been blind leader Of the blind, and
The proverbial ditch appears 20 have teen
reached az last
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-05
THE OPPOSITION.

I The fact that the opposition to Repub-
lican government in this State made but
a slim appearance at the ward meetings
on last Monday night rendered it neces-
sary that that deficiency be supplied by a
| grand show on paper. The opposition
leaders evidently anticipated the reception
they were to receive from the people, and
in case they gave them the ''cold shoulder"
| outright were prepared to counteract its
chilling effect with glowing newspaper
| accounts. Preambles and resolutions Of
laundering sound, interspersed with
flights of oratory we'll suited for market
places, were prepared regardless of time
or expense and published the next morn
ing in opposition journals, accompanied
with highly colored remarks Of reporters
all intended to create the impression that
the city had actually but recently expe-
rienced q violent political convulsion,
when, in fact, Mr.. Booth, the famous tax
resister of Gravier street, had only con-
vulsed, in his usual happy way, very
small audience composed Of his political
admirers.
The proceedings in all the wards had
the same ''cut and dried" appearance,
even unto the furnishing Of the names of
candidates, who were to have honors
thrust upon them by being unanimously
chosen delegates to what can only be face
tiously called the peoples convention. =
The REPUBLICAN does not find fault
with the opposition for endeavoring to
get up peoples convention. But when
the people fail to respond to the call Of
the opposition; refuse to give them au-
thority to do business in their name; we
think it wrong for the opposition to do
so.
1t would be proper to call the conven-
ton which has the authority Of the Com
mittee of Seventy for meeting here on
the twenty-fourth Of the present month,
the Fusion convention. But it is very
improper to call it the peoples conven-
ton, because the Fusion party, at this |
time, does not embrace one-fourth Of the |
the people in whose name they are en-
deavoring to get possession of the govern |
ment. This, in the eyes of great many |
people, would seem Like doing bust
ness under false pretences. We can
not believe the substantial gentlemen
who compose the Committee of Seventy
mean to do business in a way that
might subject them to the charge of
fraud, and for that reason would sug-
sest that the name Of the convention be
changed to something appropriate. II
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-05
:. cool I6GRAr1TunE.I

We regret to observe that there is some
thing more than feeling Of GOODNESS ex=1
listing between Governor" McEnery and
his principalcrgan, the New Orleans Times.
Our sympsthies, however, are altogether
on the side of our brother of the press, be-
heving, and not without some reason,
that it requires much higher degree OF
skill, ability and merit, to conduct
newspaper with even so small degree of
success, than it does to run for Governor
and fail. Any man can do the latter,
and there are those who will say that the
newspaper, which is now condemned at
ward meetings, performed very impor-
tant part in the contest that came SO
neaf-say within about fourteen thousand
votes-e1 placing the ungrateful orator in
the executive chair. And even after the
fight had been lost and won, did not the
Times aid the Piccyune in keeping up the
guerrilla warfare all winter? Did it not
invariably call its patron Governor, thus
placing him upon an official equality with
Governor Kellogg. whom il never fails 20
recognize 50 the real executive, though
j: occasionally sings in some had
adJectives. such as ''usurpe,.' 80.
called and tie like. Besides.
did no: the same paper vie with
the mos, determined Fusionis. in calling
the Odd Fellows Hall assembly OF states.
men the Peoples Legislature. and its
rival The ''Bayone: Legislature" Not.
withstandng this able service in the
''cause Of our people. the chosen cham
pion. he whom the ''wealth, intelligence
and :espec.ability' tried in vain to elect
Governor now denounces the Times, and |
INDUCES in the unstatesmanlike, undig- |
nifed habit 0: :nventing puns on its name.
Such distinguished services deserve bet
Ter treatment and more fitting recogni-
ton. The Times may have erred in judg-
men: occasionally. but it never tagged in
zeal for the cause till all hope Of success
was past. and then, like other people who
must live. it had to lock cut for itself |
We hope that, in case the Picayuse col
lapses, this breach will not prove IRENE /
diab1e. because We want some organ for |
the Eusionists that is strong enough to
hold them up while we bowl them down.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-05
WRIT OF ELECTION.
FOURTH CONGRESSIONAL DI.TRiCT

STATE or LOUISIANA }
Executive Department,
New Orleans, October r. 1873.
Vhe'eas ~ Che constitution OF the United
States and :he laws Of the State OF louisiana it is
made tie duty OF the executive authority when
ever any vacancy shan happen in the representa-
ton 20 Congress from the said State, to issue a
VII: of election to I'll such vacancy.
Whereas a vacancy has occurred in che repre-
sentatIon 70 Congress from the fourth congress
iosa district Of the State of Louisiana; by the
death Of samuel Peters, member sl.ct 10 che Forty
third Congress from the said district
New therefore I c. c. antoine Lieutenant sov.
srEor and Acting Gevelpor of the State Of Louisi.
ana. 60 issue this, my proclamation, designating
MONDAY, the twenty fourth day Of Novem Der
1888 as tie day fer the election Of a Representa-
tive 10 tie Congress of the United States from the
fourth coz gressonal district of the State OF Louis
ana, and hereby direct all supervisors of regis
rra'on and other officers Of tie parishes of West
fel!clana, Poitte Coupee, Avoyeles, Rapides
Sabine Eatchitoches De Soto, Caddo. Bossier
VIM, Grant, Red River Webster and Vernon form.
ing rad congressional district, 10 take all neces-
saIy steps Tor the holding OF said election in &C.
eoIdance with the laws of 1his State and OF tie
United States
Given under my hand ard the seal Of the State,
lereunto attached, this twenty seventh day Of
october, A. 4. 49,, and Of the independence OF tie
United States Of america the ninety eighth.
6. c. ANTOINE.
Lieutenant Governor and Acting Governor u
Louisiana
BY the Acting Governor:
P. g. pESLONDE,
NJ
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-05

STATE OF LOUISIANA
t1fspcve Department
New Or ems, October g. 1873
WHEREAS, There is vacancy IN the House Of
Representatives OF tie General Assembly Of tits
State, from the parish OF DeSoto;
Now, therefore, c. c. Antoine, Lieutenant Gov
ernoT and Acting Governor OF the State OF Louis
lana, do issue this ny proclamation desienstjrr
MONDAY, the twenty. day of November. A.
D. 1873, as the day for the election Of represep-a
tive to the House OF Representatives OF the Gen.
eTal Assembly Of Louisiana from the par.si, of
EeSoto a place OF Hon. John Wlgser deceased
Tie supervisor of registration for the parish nc
DeSoto WI take due notice lereof and make .fs
LecessaTy preparation therefor.
Given under nv hand and the seal Of the SOFA
hereto attached, this thirtv.frst day Of Oc+ofar
II tie year Of our Lord eighteen hundred a,G
se7entT-three ard Of the indeoendeuce Of -
United States the ninety-eishth.
c. c. ANTOINE.
Lieutenant Governor and Acting Governor rs =,
State OF Louisiana
P. 6, DESL0NpE, Secretary of State no1.a
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-05
CORPORATIONS,
r,ry or NEW ORLEANS.

@.s'.F .ovohsred that on this, the fourth day Of
~. month Of October IN me yGal sr mo ar
Unit a hundred and seventy dv rle
Charles Cpven orn IN and for the parish Of Orleans
sone ei,~ Of New orleans, state OF Louisiana alole-
said aud in the essnnSersigned, personally came
after named aa Messrs' John G. Gaines, president,
anu anu "RRhomas l. Dix, secretary, q tne nouls!aLa
anu G~nrsny a body polite ana corporate under
Levee CenPah: state who in their SAID respective
ts iaT anacites did jointly declare as foows
That pursuant to article nant =, Of TT the nc
chaI sea 81 sad company WAS convened ana heid On
the sixth Of september 1879 Certain resolution. ia
lna, the aid original charter were proposed and
a"nted by the stockholders. OF then representa-,
ives holding in me aggrsgats stosk OF as ea
. aan being more than the majority IeqalTed BY
pany nv said charter. As the whole VIII more
fully appear by reference a3 cep seoressIv Of sas
cnmnany under seal thereof, hereto annexed and
made part ners snd for the purpose of having the
Mhere, ndmenr embodied IN due form, ard pub
I;sbed and recorded as required eH law me sad
appeaers, in their Iesptc,'pH To-
h I've hees and to be adopted AZ an amendment to
tic,e four of the charter Of said company, 10 wit
That the Stocks be ae and
tbat the owners of ordinary shares may convert
the same into preferred stock on payinens Vi i've
dnIars per share into the treasury oi Inc company
ND fhe surrender OF their certificates OF Ordinary
stock. .so,,,+ion 90 in+o affact Z
ncersndment Of the fourth article OF the charter
as soon as approved BY the holders OF majority Of
the total number of shares OF STOCK:
Thns done aud passed at my ONT e, at the said
citv If New Orleans in the presence OF 1. Her-
mann Kock, and J: Henry Forcelie, competent wit
; tIer names together with the said appesres,
and me, the said notary, on the day and date Set
forth in the caption hereof
Original signed: c.,xpS p,as..a,.
THOMAS l. DIX, SECRETARY.
T. Fl. KocK,
J. H. FoRCRLLR. - -, -.
do hereby certify the foregoing to = true
cory of the original extant In my current no.arlal
register and duly recorded IN the Office OF The re-
coIder of mortgages Of this parish
p CHARLES CUVELLIER, Notary Public.
New Orleans October 6. 1873. OCT IA u 70 noS
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-05

Edward Garrett" is the name assumed
by Mrs. Isabella Mayo, lady aged about
thirty years, the daughter of a London
baker, the wife of a solicitor, whose stories
were fortunate enough 10 catch the eye of
Dr. Norman Mcleod, who introduced her
TO the readers of Good Words and the San.
aay Kagasiae. Once introduced, she had
no difficulty in gaining the favor of an in
creasing number. OF readers, who count
edward and Ruth Garrett among the
pleasantest additions to their acquaintance
in the book world.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-05

Don Carlos is described by writer who
saw him recently as wearing a white fiat
hat, like a Scotch cap, called a BONA, and
on his breast three orders, or rather two,
for the third is the sacre cGur and is worn
by all his soldiers. The others were the
Golden Fleece and Carlos Ill. His soldiers
wear over their hearts an oval piece of
flannel with an embroidered heart. with 9
chain around it and the words "Do not
harm me, for the heart of Jesus is with
me- This they consider charm against
the bullets. a
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-05

Geese ambitious to lay golden eggs have
been discovered in California. Five of
them, owned by man living near gold
claim, died recently from an unknown
disease, and on examining the gizzard Of
one Of them, grain gold, sufficient to make
five dollar piece, was found. The remain
ing four PANIED out, each, almost the same
amount of the precious stuff.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-05

In England postal telegraph cards, with
space for twenty words, are now issued at
the cost of one shilling each. They are in
tended for inland messages only, and are
delivered free within one mile from the
terminal station. They may be posted like
an ordinary letter in pillar, wall or post
office letter box, whence they are carried
away by the usual collector for transmission
Inv wira
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-05

The wife of a Methodist minister IN Ten
fessee has been seriously i'll for some time,
but, says Southern paper in announcing
the fact, "hopes are entertained that she
will recover" And then adds: LET him
aher husband) have the sympathy and
prayers of his brethren in this hour of attic
eion and encouragement"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-05

The effects, wagons, paraphernalia and
accoutrements of the great circus Of z. T.
Barnum will be sold this day, at eleven
O'Clock, at the tobacco warehouse in Al
giers. Special attention is called to the
fine wagons. suitable for express. coach and
country use; also to the fine velvet horse
robes and mems uniforms. The sale is posi-
tive and without reserve. Messrs. Mont
gomery are the auctioneers
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-05

A dress-retorm lady suggests that if the
church going ladies were to dress in calico
and wear sun bonnets, scores Of her sex
would attend divine service who stay away
because they can not dress like their fash
ionable sisters" Yes, but the fashionable
sisters would stay away if they had only
sun-bonuets to show.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-05
BY Charles e. Fort,er.

roelllVE SALE OF VALUABLE BUILDING LOT
ON CUsTOMHOUSk sTREhT
Rf CHARLES K. FORTlER Ate
1l ~ tloneer-Oftce No. SO Exchange aIIey.-SAT.
unD4it N9yember g. 1873. at twelve o'clock NJ
Exc h1dehGange' Royal street. between Customhouse
Lol OF GROUND, in square bounded by Gus.
str measuring Is feet front on Cus.omlouse
street, oy LOS feet in depth
onn eims-ronr hundred dollars cash: ba Iar ce at
OF 1873. " assume TIE LAKES
purchasers expense. A''"iS p"'i TX a" 80 ,D0
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-05

A dramatic entertainment for the benefit
of the charming little amateur actress, MISS
Lulu King, will be given at the Varieties
Theatre this evening, when she will appear
i n three characters, supported by members
of the Orleans Dramatic Association and
the Variety Club
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-05
GREAT AND PEREMProRY SALE OF THE EF-

GREAT AND PEREMPTORY SALE OF THE EF
FECTS, PARAPHERNALIA, AND ACCoUTRE-
MkNTS BELONGING TO THE GREAT IRA
YELLING CIRCUS OF P. T. BARNUM, ESQ,
AND NOW STORED IN ALGIERS, CONSISTING
OF WAGONS OF THE BEST MATERIALS,
MADE EXPRESSLY FOR Mr.. BARNUMS CIR
Gus, AND ELEGANTLY ADAPTED FOR En-
PRESS WAGONS, STAGE COACHES AND
OTHER PURPOSES; PORTABLE SEATS FOB
SEATING $500 PERSONS; POLES; LADIES AND
GENTS SADDLES; A LARGE ASSORTMENT
OF STUFFED QUADRUPEDS, BIRDS. AND
AQUATIC ANIMALS, AMONG THEM THE BIG
GIANT; FANCY UNIFORMS AND HORSE
ROBES, USED IN PROFESSIONS AND IN THE
RING; AND MANY OTHER THINGS NECES.
SARY FOR FIRST CLASS CIRCUS. THE
WHOLE TO BE SOLD WITHOUT LIMIT or
RESERVE.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-05


Is .nna,an q HODGSON-W. l. HoDGSOy,
On sTtIIn3oneer-ofiict No. 5 Carondelet street.
M al No :, December 1873 at twelve o'clock
ment rotunda Auction Exchs ge II The base
bv v;+' OF the st. Charles Hotel IN this city,
A. L. T;sso snG n pursuance of an order Of the Hon
the parish ~ OF the Second District Court for
docLat NJ ., orleans, dated October rs 1873, court
Mrs Ellen ToSp for Of the succession Of
gen nv a. pubic auction, viii be sold j.
with the UNABLE 1i1atlaE LOT OF GROUND, together
s sons1 NJ in the District Of this city in the
and Gavez se eesndsa BY Canal Gasqqe johnson
inebes n 70 FEET lront On johnson street Is eet
2nches Hsa lines IN 1T the rear by depth Of l25 fset
american amen lines o. the line 0' Of 10 lot No
Pile, surveyor da, according to plan by L. Il.
TAGss Engagements consist Of iG FRAME COT.
clstern, etc. '"o rooms and kitcheh'
..erms-Cash on the snot
expense Of H. oelore C. NJ. Emerson notary, at the
the current year Ia,a inciuding the taxes tof
0nu- - o''' no2 Is 20 80 deo
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-05

A Massachusetts school committee has
Been informed that the holding of evening
Srayer meetings in the school house will
vtiate the insurance thereon, the under
writers not believing in the efficacy of
prayer when associated with kerosene
5amgs
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-05
AUCTION SALES,

DY C. r. ESTLlN.-LOU1SIANA AUCTION
ID SALE STABLES, No. 248 Common street be-
tween Rampant and Basin streets &c I. hsthn,
Auctoneer, will have regular sales OF Hcrses;s
Mules. ETC., every WEDNESDAY and sAsuhDA1
at IL A. M.
Constantly in receipt Of large invoices OF Ken
lucky and Indiana Stock which will Dc sold on the
above named days without limit. seiS 3m
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-05
SEVENTH QUARTERLY STATE

The above statement 10 a - - 5 i61 $40 Rs
the books OF the Ne correct transcript from
g GAvAROC. Presidrntt
-. LANAcx, Secretary.
Parish os orl..,, ~ STATE OF LorIsrAy. ,
Sworn 10 anS s1haer ris Pity OF New Orleans
day Of Cctoher It-a 'i4neo before me, this ten4b
-''ei' 4''' g. LEGARDEUR. JR .en'h
Notary Public.
led On ~ nd. meeting Of the Board Of Direo.
=, resolved In conformity " ytf n a.
charter TO collect i1nmed staIn 4flce VII of the
Quarter Of Que by stockholders for the Of
Ion was Furthermore adoI7adi o ionoHing resolu.
WHERE'S, The existing f,eu:
ca.ea securities Of all kinds he - crisis has depre-
holders Of his ss general meeting of the sroc
vened to be he'd az "a @ be and is here bv con.
to the tenth Of november a nest street. 1s7s
oency OF reducing its eapta, vote upon the expe,
o. LASArz, Secretary. y oAvARoc, President.
ocll I'm
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-05

Mr.. Proctor, the English astronomer, and
O. popular writer on that subject, is said to
DE perfect glutton for work, without an
idle nerve in his whole body. He is coming
90 this country, and then we shall see stars.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-05

An eccentric old fellow, who lives along
side of graveyard, was asked if it was not
an unpleasant location. mo" said he, II
never iined places in all my life with set
of neighbors that minded their own business
so Study as they do"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-05

The sheriff of the parish of Or
leans sells at auction this day at 5 p
NJ, at Regan's stables, Baronne street, be-
aween Poydras and Lafayette streets, First
District one buggy.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-05

A dilatory school boy inquired at one Of
our drug stores the other day for 'so!u-
sion" or certain algebraic problems.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-05

That woman was a philosopher, who,
when she lost her husband, said she had
ene consolation, and that was-she knew
where he was o. nights.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-05

~Bhe chains OF habit" said DIR. johnson,
care generally too small to be felt, sill they
are too strong to be broken
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-05

IL pack of wolves in Sherburne county,
Minnesota, showed but little professional
courtesy when they chased'a couple Of law
Sers five miles.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-05

They make short work OF the postal card
difficulty il Russia. The postotfce clerks,
backed By toe authority of the Minister of
the Interior, burn the cards when they are
found 70 contain any indecent or insulting
matter.