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New Orleans Republican., 1873-08-07
Those COnundrulns.

The Herald asks some conundrums, and
then proposes answers tor them in it's own
way. The questions are we'll enough. and
we reproduce them. TIE answers, howev-
er, are wrong, and therefore we submit the
correct ones:
Conundrum No. l.-Why does not Clin-
ton have Mr.. Woodbridge, the defaulting
ex-tax collector of Franklin parish, who
owes the State about $1,000, prosecuted!
Answer.-Because his pet broker, Mr. l.
Newman, is Wooldridge's security. Ain t
it!
No, but because the parish of Franklin
had no tax collector of that name.
Conundrum No. 2-Why does not Clin-
ton have Mr.. Blanchard, the defaulting tax
collector Of Morehouse parish, prosecuted
Answer.-Because Hon. ~ John Ray is
Blanchard's security. Amt it!
No, but because Mr.. Blanchard defaulted
and absconded from the State previous to
the present administration coming in
power, and his present whereabouts can not
be learned. That is all.
New Orleans Republican., 1873-08-07
ENGLAND.
Victory mt Greenwich

Conservative Victory Mt &Sreeawlcks
New YORK. August "a London special
says the election in Greenwich 10 ill the
vacant seat in the House of Commons re-
suited in a conservative triumph. This is
the first instance since 1852 of a conserva-
tive candidate being elected from tina. bor-
ough.
The result, which was not altogether ex.
pected. caused a great depression in the
liberal ranks in we'll informed circles. 1t is
accepted as virtually deciding the political
campaign. 1t is an almost certain indica-
ton that the Conservatives will return to
power after the approaching general cleo
ton, with fair working majority.
Gladstone to Retire.
It is already stated, on good authority,
that Gladstone will not seek reelection at
the hands of his Greenwich constituents,
and that he contempates retiring finally
from parliamentary life.
Motley Suffering from Paralysis.
LONDON August 6.-John Lathrop Mot
lev, the historian, has lost the use of his lett
side by paralysis.
A Liberal Returned from Dundee.
The election to I'LL the vacant seat in the
House Of Commons from Dundee, will re-
turn Joseph Yeoman Liberali. A similar
election was held at East Statfordshire to-
day; result not yet known.
Emisrants from Russia.
Emigration from Russia to she United
States is increasing. Four hundred Rus
slams sailed to-day in one steamer. The
movement threatens to depopulate some
districts in Russia.
The Money Market.
The rate of discount for three months
bills in open market is tve-sixteenths per
cent below Bank Of England rate.
New Orleans Republican., 1873-08-07
Inspecting the Levees.

In day or two General Longstreet and
Professor Forshey, levee commissioners,
will start on tour of inspection OF the
levees along the Mississippi river as far up
as the Arkansas State line, and thence
down the river as far as the forts. This
tour completed. the Red and Atchafalaya
rivers will claim the attention OF the COM
missioners. The river has fallen sufficient
ly to enable the inspectors to determine with
accuracy the repairs and constructions
necessary to be had during the coming sea-
son. The commissioners invite suggestions
and items Of information from planters and
others interested in the levee system. They
will take passage ON the steamer Ozark,
and their trip will extend through several
weeks.
New Orleans Republican., 1873-08-07
DistinRuished Visitors Coming.

Theboard of officers of the corps OF en-
g;neers to consider plans for ship canal
from the Mississippi river to the Cult OF
Mexico met in New York the other day and
adjourned to meet at New Orleans.
This board consists Of some of the most
talented en- gineers of this or any other coun'
trv-men with q worldwide reputation.
General J. G.. Barnard. the chairman OF the
commission, distinguished savant. is Sec
ond in rank Of the engineer corps OF the
army-an old veteran who has spent forty
wears in the service OF his country. and who
has rendered valuable services to the cause
Of internal improvements. General John
Newton was one of the most gallant and
successful corps commanders in the army oi
the Potomac during the war. He was man
OF unquestioned gallantry and unwaverng
LOYALTY. He was d Virginian by birth. and
somehow the merits of our Southern-bofn
soldiers in the federal army were not proper
" appreciated by the politicians at Washing
ton. General @. A. Gilmore distinguished
himself in command Of the federal opera
tions around Charleston, where was per
formed some of the most remarkable feats
of engineering the world has ever seen.
General Gouverneur X. Warner, COM
manded the gallant Second Corps Of the
Virginia army. General Godfrey Weitzei
is too well known to our people to require
single word of introduction. He will
meet among us hosts OF oId-time friends
and admirers. Colonel Craighill was not
so well known in the field. but his services
during the war in the engineer de-
partment were no less laborious and i'm
portant. Our young friend. Major c. w.
Howell. is the junior member Of the board,
but he is ardent and persistent in his efforts
in behalf Of the Fort 81. Philip canal, and
if that project finally succeeds our COM
munity will have to thank him more than
any other man for its successful issue.
We trust our citizens will welcome and
entertain these distinguished soldiers as
they deserve.
New Orleans Republican., 1873-08-07
The Rivers.

During the past week the Red river has
fallen sixteen inches. at Shreveport. The
Missouri has fallen eighteen inches at
Yankton. four at Omaha and twenty at Leav
enworth. The Mississippi has fallen from
twenty to thirty inches at all points be.
tween Davenport and New Orleans. excep,
at Wick sburg. where the water is nearly
seven feet lower than it was a week ago
TIE Cumberland at Nashville rose three
and half feet during Sunday. Monday and
Tuesday. but is now falling. The Ohio is
two and half feet lower at Louisville and
six at Gin ncinnati than it was on the twenty
fifth ultimo: at Pittsburg. after falling
slightly. it rose suddenly more than four
feet Sunday night, but is now again falling
New Orleans Republican., 1873-08-07
HeRcules HOusah.

This gentleman appeared before another
large audience at the st. Charles Theatre
last evening, and enlightened the minds of
those disposed to believe in the mysteries
Of the Fay-DavenportB Baldwin seances
in his own peculiar way. He not only
perfor med the tricks of releasing himself
from ropes tied about his wrists. and tying
himself again, and Of taking off and putting
on his coat while supposed to be tied, and of
swinging phosphorus guitars and answer
ing sealed letters, as well as his illustrious
predecessors in the show business. but ex-
hibited the manner in which they were per-
formed in the dark az well as the light.
Mr.. Housah will rest toe short time, and
then intends to give more elaborate per-
formances in this and other cities. Housah
for Hercules.
New Orleans Republican., 1873-08-07
That Case Of Clint0n's.

Some time ago, under rather peculiar cir
cumstances, the grand jury presented
Auditor Clinton for the crime OF assault
and battery. said crime consisting in the
forc:ble election Of a lot of brokers from
his office. which they had turned INTO a
lounging place. Upon this indictment,
however, Mr.. Clinton was tried by Judge
Abel, in the First District Court. and
found guilty. and there the matter rests,
except that about this tim every month
the question is raised by certain of our
contemporaries why nothing has ever been
done about it. 1t does seem to the public
as though every time the presiding judge
wanted to get his warrant cashed his
friends harp upon this thing, hoping to in
duce the Auditor to face their music.
Now. we hope. feeling as we do the kindest
regard for Mr.. Clinton. that Judge Abel
will dispose of this case at on ce. Let him
fine him for the offense he has committed
and then let the Auditor deter mine whether
he will pay the penalty OF permit the
Governor to pardon him.
New Orleans Republican., 1873-08-07
l.OZada il shot.

As we expected, close upon the heels OF
the information Of the capture Of Lozada,
in his mountain fastnesses in Tepic, comes
the news that he has been shot. This is the
way Mexico has Of disposing of her leading 6
minds and independent spirits, but it never
seems to accomplish much toward pacifying
the country. We had hoped Lerdo de
Teiada would abandon this habit Of his
predecessors and not attempt to seal him
self to his throne with the blood of his enc
mics. The death of Tomas O'HOran we
hoped would De the last on this terrible
list.
The official assassinations Of our sister
her. Very few of her rulers have quietly
served out their time. Its close has gener-
ally been marked either with death or
exile. She banished urbide, then cap
tured and shot him. And then she canon
lied and worshiped him. Such was his re-
ward for placing Mexico among the nations
of the earth.
Ever since that time every year or two
has recorded the death by xecutive order
OF some noted Mexican. The world was
chilled with horror when the partisans Of
Miramon murdered Comonfort. O'CampO
and Degoilado in quick succession. And
the world was again shocked when Juarez
decreed the death Of Miramon, Mejia and
the Austrian Archduke, and subsequently
of that gray headed old statesman Vidaurri.
Al cunrisa ono AuOuat mOruinp in 1867
General O'Horan, against the protests Of
al! the Americans at the capital, whose
friend he was. and OF Porfrio Diaz, his
comrade on many well-fought fields, yielded
up his life at the crack of dozen Mexican
muske:s, at the command of the inexorable
Juarez. This was the last for time. And
now comes another chapter Of blood
new offering Of a strong and earnest lite.
az j: were, to the Aztec god of blood.
New Orleans Republican., 1873-08-07
MARSHAL,S MONITIONS.

Frank Nlnrratha and Richard Mcclure vs..
Steam Tug Protection-Nos. 10 26C and TO-
TN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT,
4 District of Louisiana.-m obedience to ad.
miralty warrants to me directed i'll the above en-.
titled suits have seized and taken into my possess
eon-
THE STEAM TUG PROTECTION, her engines,
tackle, etc, hbeled by Frank Marratha ct
pending IN the District Court of tine United States.
And do hereby cite and admonish the owner or
owners thereof, and all and every person per
Aons having pretending to have any right, title
interest or to tho same, to be and appear at
District Court of the United States, for the dis.
tIict afOre said to be holden at the city of New Or
!eans on the third Monday in Auguet 1873, TO show
oause if any they have or can why the said steam
tug Protection should not be condemned and be
sold agreeably to the prayer. of libeants.
United States marshars Office. New Orleans,
twenty second day OF July. 1873.
s. B. PACKARD,
iy23 au2 g l6 United States Marshal.
New Orleans Republican., 1873-08-07
NIEXICO.
The Shooting of I.Ozadn.

Cry OF Mexico, August |. via Havana
Lozada, chief Of the Topic rebellion. was
pursued and captured by Prosaies. who
formerly fought under him. He was tried
by courtmartial on the eighteenth ultimo
and shot on the morning of the nineteenth.
He refused to have his eyes bandaged, and
kneeling with his face to the firing party
died with great courage.
A Decision in Behalf Of the Jesnits.
The Jesuits having appealed TO the courts
against the decree for their expulsion, the
Chief Justlce of the Supreme Court has
pronounced decision in their favor. grant.
ing them the protection Of the laws.
All Quiet in the Mining Districts.
Favorable news has been received from
all the mining districts. The general pa
ciication Of the country has had good
effect on the operations. New gold, silver
and platina mines have been discovered six
leagues from this city.
New Orleans Republican., 1873-08-07
NEW YORK.
Leznda Shot-Mexican Items.

LoZada ShOt-Nlexican Items.
New YORK, August Ga Herald special
from the City of Mexico says that Lozada,
the rebel chief, has been shot.
The cholera is raging in Chiapas.
The government gains heavily in the
congressional elections.
Legal stays have been allowed in the de-
cree expelling the American priests from
Mexico.
The Hunters Point Fire.
The loss by the Hunters Point fire is
100000.
The remains of Captain Meyer, who was
burned by throwing lighted match on the
deck of the oil vessel at Hunters Point.
have been found. Two persons are still
missing.
The loss by the Hunters Point fire is gen.
orally computed at 100000. The superin-
tendent Of the Standard Oil Works esti-
mates their total loss on the buildings and
oil at 100000. There were 10000 barrels
Of refined oil ready for shipment, worth
about s. per barrel. Loss on the buildings
$50, 600; insurance on the oil and buildings
$92, ,O00 Bostwick Il Co., whose oil works
are south Of the scene of the fire, had a
large quantity of oil stored in the sheds of
the Standard Company, all of which was
and $4,000; fully insured. Five barges,
W
to the waters edge.
The charred remains OF Captain Meyer,
captain of the barge in which the fire
originated, has been recovered. 1t is now
believed that no other lives were lost,
though several persons have narrowly es-
capped in fleeing from the burning barges.
Suits AEainss the Erie Road.
A series of law suits are about commenc-
ing against the Erie road ON formal de-
mand for the adjudication of the company
as bankrupt for refusal to pay the in
terest ON certain bonds.
The friends Of Erie characterize the pro-
jected suits as stock jobbing maneuyre.
Marine.
Arrived-Eur6pa, Cuba. Cambria, Can
ada. and City of Dallas. Arrived out-Ba-
tavia, Celtic, Australia and Hermann.
Captain Of the Wrecked Steamer Dis.
missed.
A private dispatch from Liverpool states
that Captain Phillips and the officers of the
wrecked steamship City Of Washington
have been dismissed from the employ of the
company for not casting the lead during
the voyage.
Challenge from Chambers.
Chambers issues challenge today to
fight any one in England or America, Of 100
pounds weight, for $500 side.
Frauds in the Tax List:
The Investigations into the tax list OF this
city, which have been going on some time,
show such scandalous frauds on the people
that the alderman committee refuse 20 sign
the list until it is revised.
An Inventor Dead.
Lewis Bissell, the we'll known inventor of
locomotive and other machinery, died here
Yesterday. He was a brother Of the late
Governor Bissell, Of Illinois.
New Orleans Republican., 1873-08-07
SPAIN.
Sews Of the Nhenahd sah.


WASHINGTON. August 6.-The Navy De.
partInenc to-day received a telegram from
Captain Wells. commanding the ShenandO-
ah, dated Cadiz. August 5, in which he says
that Cadiz is in possession OF the govern.
went forces
The insurgents surrendered without fight.
ing. The city is tranquil. He says nothing
about his conduct in that port.
For this and other reasons. the depart.
ment does not credit the recent Geographic
statements of the fourth instant, tha, he or.
dered the Spanish ;nsursent frigate
Villa de Madrid to abstain from hostilities,
and that the vessel remained a. anchor
under the guns of the Shenandoah.
Instructions from Germany.
BERLIN, August 6.--Tbe German go-ern.
ment has instructed it's representatives in
Spain to cooperate with the English and
French Representatives for the protection OF
foreigners and their property. even i force
is to be employed.
lnsurgent Frigates Captured.
MADRID, August 6.-The Germans have
captured two insurgent :rigates IL the har.
Dor of Malaga.
Surrender Of Cadiz.
The insurgents at Cadz have surrendered
to the national troops. Gsueral Pasta. at
the head of the Republican forces. entered
the city yesterday. Senor Ronez has been
APPOINTED president OF lnc junCa o. SdClj
until the arrival of the authorities.
Powder Magazine Exploded.
A powder magazine in Valencia exploded
yesterday. killing many insurgents aud
woundins stil! greater number.
4 Penal Colony.
A bill! has been introduced in tie Cor,es
providing for the establishment of a penal
colony on one of the Ladrone islands.
Madrid Militia to be Disarmed.
The government Is concentrating = a large
fierce Of gendarmes in Madrid for the pur.
pose of disarming the disatfected militia.
Aenos OIoK oKhga Gives i'm his Adhesiop.
SenOr Olozaga, late minister 70 France,
has, through Admiral Topete. rendered his
services to the present government.
German Consul Ciaims Damages.
The German consul q. Ameria claims
$50 900 damages for the injury 20 his resi-.
dence during the bOmbardnent Of .ha. city
| by the insurgents.
LoSca 6eoceupie6.
7 The government troops have :eoccnpiet
! Iorca. which had been in the hand. of .ho
| insurgents since the declaration of :nde.
| pepdepce of Murcia.
| 1nsureenl Gafns,.
I The Insurgents have gained possession Of
! Orlburba, and threaten Alicante, thrty-:w0
! miles distant.
! The insurgene feet has landed desach.
ment at Motril on the coas: Of Grenada
| All the government funds were seized and
J [CONrNuED on FOURTH PAGEl
New Orleans Republican., 1873-08-07
CRIME.
Another Wife Murder.

Another Wife Murder.
NEw YORK. August 6.-James Kelly
fatally stabbed his wife.
Kate St0ddart's HeAlt&s
The health of Kate Stoddart, the alleged
murderer Of Goodrich. is failing rapidly.
Confessed Murderer Arrested
Charles Coburn. alias Big Post, was ar.
rested on the charge Of killing an unknown
man Monday night. Coburn is 4 boatman.
He confessed the crime and now denies it.
The Body identified.
The has been identified as that OF An
drew Gsrvln, fireman of the steamer Provi-
dence.
another Party Suspected.
A man, named Fuller, of Providence, is
suspected Of being implicated in the murder
OF Andrew Gsrvin on Monday night
New Orleans Republican., 1873-08-07
Largo Grain Vessels.

The Buffalo Commercial says:
1t is interesting to nete the great increase
that has taken place within year in the
number of large grain carriers on the lakes.
At the close of last week there were l, ,437 >
9O7 bushels of corn ahOat from the upper
lake ports. The feet transporting this
large amount consisted of fifty vessels. OF
these seventeen had on board 10000 bushels
and upward, ten had between 10000 and
10000 bushels, six had between 10000 and
$4,000 bushels, two had between 600 and
$4,000 bushels, and one vessel had upward
of $4,000 bushels. In this fleet, therefore,
were nineteen large class vessels,
Three years ago 10000 bushel vessels
were very scarce, but now they are consid-
cred only ordinary sized vessels. By this
time next year quite a fleet of new large
class vessels will be out. An idea of their
superiority may be inferred from the above.
1t took five vessels Of the first class to
transport the same quantity carried by two
of the last. The wear and tear of a small
vessel is comparatively less than in a
smaller one, while the saving i'm men as
compared with the cargo is very great.
The new schooner Scotia, for instance,
carries $1,000 bushels Of corn, and requires
a crew of twelve men. Estimating the
average wages of these men at e 80 per
day, the expenses of down trip for eight
days for sailor-hire would be S24O. Her
freight, at five cents per bushel, would
amount to $275O. The schooner G. D. Nor
ris is vessel of a capacity of about 10000
bushels of corn. She has crew of eight
men. According to the estimated rates of
wages and freights taken above. the Nor
ris' expense for crew hire on down trip of
eight days would be $l6O, and her freight
money, would amount to $1,000. OF course,
sailors wages is only one item Of expense,
and that small one, in navigating yes-
sci. Still, the comparison will hold good in
nearly all the other items.
From the above it will be seen that the
wages paid to the Norris sailors is two
thirds Of the amount paid to the Scotia'e
crew, while the earnings Of the latter, as
compared with those Of the former, are IN
the proportion Of two and threequarters to
one. 1t will be seen, therefore, that there
is much more profit in large vessel than
in small one. The rapid increase in the
large class lake vessels is favorable indi-
cation for the water route.
New Orleans Republican., 1873-08-07
Southern Steamship Compass.

Some time since we published an abstract
of the preliminary prospectus of this en-
terprise. Mr.. Highly has now at his Office.
No 26 Carondelet street, model of one of
the three steamships which are to be imme-
diately constructed. An examination of
this design, to which Mr.. Highly invites the
careful attention of our merchants, will
satisfy any one of the ability of the com.
pany to carry ont their enterprise.
New Orleans Republican., 1873-08-07
FRANCE.
CAambOrd and Paris.

PARIS. August Ga dispatch from vi
emma says the Count de Chant bord received
the Count de Paris to-day.
a dispatch from Vienna says the inter-
view yesterday between Count de Cham
bord and Count de Paris was Of the most
cordial nature. and that the political situar
ton in France was not alluded to during
the conversation.
Thfers Doubts a fusion.
Theirs assures his Republican friends
that they need have no fear that a fusion
of the Bourbonists and Crleanists will be
effected.
French Troops Entev Nancy.
The French troops entered Nancy today,
and were received with wild enthusiasm.
New Orleans Republican., 1873-08-07
BY TELEG R APH
WASHINGTON.
Army Amendments.

WASHINGTON, August 6.-The President
has appointed some forty civilians second
lieutenants in the regular army and assigned
nun Der of cadets to duty.
Virginia Republicans Visit the President
Colonel Hughes, Congressman Plant and
Colonel Arthur, of Virginia, called on the
President to-day, who gave them assurances
Of support in the coming canvass in that
State.
Postal Treaty with Japan.
The President has signed the postal
treaty with Japan. The postage is fifteen
cents each way.
LomisianiaRs at the Capital.
Marshal Packard lie here. John Lynch
has departed hOmeward.
New Orleans Republican., 1873-08-07
FOR, SALE,

NOR SALE.-STEAM TUGBOAT VULCAN, AS
II she now lies in Red river, nearly opposite
Loco Landing together with engine, boiler and all
on board of her. She lies on sand bank. and 10
now nearly or quite out OF water Her boiler is
low pressure, eleven and half feet long and sixty
six inches diameter cylinder eighteen by eighteen
inches. Apply to Crescent City Ice Company. No.
q Camp street, au5
New Orleans Republican., 1873-08-07

The Rev. Mr.. Minton, of Mound City. II
hnois. is confirmed base ball player. He
makes but short stop with the nine or
Sundays. on account of his pulpit engage
ments.
New Orleans Republican., 1873-08-07
Substantial Aid.

Those Of our public spirited feliow-citi-
zens who desire to aid in financial way
the committee of colored men who are now
in the North are informed that during the
absence of the treasurer. Colonel James
Lewis. all contributions can be addressed to
Lieutenant Governor C. C. Antoine. who is
temporarily acting as treasurer.
New Orleans Republican., 1873-08-07
Neyea for the SailQra.

Captain Wright. shipping commissioner
has received dispatch from the Navy De
partment authorizing him to advance two
months pay to all seamen enlisted. Or
binary seamen will only receive one
months advance.