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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-01
Bishop Simpson in Mexico.

Our eloquent Bishop, Matthew Simpson
of the Methodist Episcopal Church, who is
now in Mexico inspecting the mission ser.
vice connected with his church, participated
in late banquet given to Hon. John w.
Foster, United States minister, by the
Americans resident in Mexico. In response
to sentiment offered, THE health of
Bishop Simpson," the divine made neat
little speech, from which we make the fol-
lowing extracts, as reported in the Tco Re
putlics:
Mr.. President and Gentlemen-I am
deeply sensible of the courtesy shown me
in this kind notice. and return you my
heartfelt thanks. My sojourn in Mexico,
though brief, has been delightful. | have
been charmed with its climate, with its
beautiful valleys and with its towering snow
clad mountains. l have admired the i'm
mense profusion of its flowers and its fruits,
It's richly productive soil and lis inexhausti-
bic stores of mineral wealth so widely
ditiused. But / have been specially de-
Lighted to meet unexpectedly so many of
my countrymen, as well as citizens of other
lands, and to have received from them un-
merited expressions of regard
Yet, though delighted with this country.
have no covetous desires fer Mexico. You
understand as well as myself, that we al
ready have more territory than population
more land than we are able to cultivate.
l have noticed that merchants and men of
commerce who extend their business very
widely are liable to bankruptcy, and be-
l1eve that nations more frequently suffer
from rapid expansion than from being un-
duly contracted. We certainly have no oc-
L for -
require us at least the time OF generation
to develop what we have. Il is our interest
to have upon our borders tlourshing and
vigorous republic-a nation wi h which we
can exchange products and manufacturers
a nation Of order and high civilization. We
desire 10 have nation like ourselves, in
form OF government, where our citizens
can visit freely, and whose citizens in time
Will visit US, and thus unite us in bonds of
friendship. Such nation we desire Mexico
to be.
l have sometimes thought that our ma
tlonal standards represent the present con-
dl;lon OF the two nations. The Mexican
Eagle is perched upon the cactus, and holds
the serpent in its beah; ours is soaring
amidst the stars. With us the conflict is
over-viciory has been won-and in proud
yet bearing the symbol Of peace,
,he eagle, untrammeled and unrestrained,
seeks the high heavens. Mexico, as a re-
public, is younger-her half century has
carcely ended She is yet in the conflict
Her eagle has seized the serpent of gno-
'ance, of superstition and Of disorder, and
S breaking its power. 1t is already writh
ng in agony, and will soon be dashed lie
ess to the ground. Then too will the victo-
ieus Mexican eagle soar aloft-for it has a |
light to fly as high as ours. Her skies are |
more clear and her mountains are taller |
han our own; Popocatapetl wears higher
rown than Mount Hood, and Pixies Peak |
lows gracefully to the Woman-in White.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-01
Personal.

Mr.. r. w Rogers, an agent of the New
Orleans and Texas Railroad Company, has
arrived in the city, and is stopping at the
st. Charles Hotel. His appearance here at
this time leads us to believe that an early
resumption of the work of completing this
road to Houston may be looked for We
may have more to say upon this subject in
a few days.
Governor Theodore F. Randolph, of New
Jersey, is in our city, a guest at the St.
Charles Hotel.
Mr.. John Guy Vassar, the son. of the
eminent professor of Vassar College, New
York, is also stopping at the St. Charles.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-01
LOuisiana-Fundi of Its Debt.

The decision of the United States Cir
cult judge, Woods, in New Orleans, a tele-
graphic synopsis Of which is published
elsewhere, has removed the last obstacle to
a complete and thorough consummation of
some Of the most important of the many
measures Of reform SO ably conducted by
the Kellogg administration, and which
have Won for that government the univer-
sal gratitude and respect of the whole peo-
pie Of Louisiana, irrespective OF party
The decision in question affirmed the legal
ity and cOnstitutionality of the funding bill,
which proposes the issuing Of new series
Of bonds at the rate OF sixty cents on every
hundred cents Of the old Indebtedness. 1t
is well known that many of the bonds is
sued by, Governor Kellogg's predecessor,
WarmOth, were issued without any valid
consideration on the part of the State, and
apart from any question as to the legality
of their issue, the impoverished CON
dltiOn of the State, consequent to the
ravages of war and four years of bad
government, compelled a compromise with
its creditors on an equitable basis, or a re-
pudiation Of the whole debt, to prevent
universal bankruptcy. The old bonds, it is
stated on trustworthy authority, cost the
present holders an average of forty cents
on the dollar. In some few cases they may
have cost more, but the figure mentioned
will in all probability, cover the average
cost of the same. Under the provisions of
the funding bill in question the validity and
prompt payment OF the principal and inter
est OF the new bonds to be issued is to be
by an article in the constitution
Of the State, which has already passed the |
Legislature unanimously, received the ap
proval of the Governor, and will be sub |
nitted for ratification by the people at the |
election this fall, when it will doubtless, |
rom present indications, receive an almost |
unanimous Endorsement.
In addition to this guarantee by constitu-
ional amendment, the holders of these
bonds are relieved from vexatious annoy
.nces by provision of this law inhibiting
my of the State courts from interfering in |
my way with the prompt payment of the
anne. The importance of this financial
Measure is already apparent in the in
reased value of State securities, which
we're recently quoted at nominal figure,
nd the enhanced value of real estate,
which short time since sold for an amount
ess than the taxes due upon the same.
When it shall be known that Congress has
rmly set its face against any change in the
resent State government, the germs of re-
orm and future prosperity go aptly sown
y the Kellogg administration will be Quick.
ned into living realization which will re-
ect credit, not alone upon the Republican
arty of Louisiana, but OF the entire ma
Republican, March %.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-01
How Things Are Done in the Regular
Army.


Of the 81 1862 soldiers buried in the ma
tlonal cemeteries the names OF l41 ,o23 are
unknown. A pretty commentary on the
fitness OF West Point graduates to prose-
cute war on great scale. An enormous
army of nearly l5e,000 men killed in line of
battle, and the confusion, recklessness, in
difference and incapacity so great that at
no hour since the war has it been possible
to identify and name a man of them
Unknown" is chiseled into the headstones
OF l47 ,S23 graves. But in spending money
on these national cemeteries, the army Off
GERS show neither incapacity nor inditfer-
ence. In this they are at home. These
cemeteries already number seventy-three.
New ones are established as fast as death,
or the trans DOrtatiOn of the Quartermas-
ter's department can furnish the material.
Permanent and elegant stone walls are
erected by contract around the ceme-
terles, with ornamented gateways and
entrances. Ornamental stone lodges for
superintendent, systems of drainage, tree
planting, cisterns and wells. and machinery
OF irrigation, greenhouses for the cultiva-
ton OF flowers and early vegetables and
fruits, civil engineers ana engineers assist
ants, craftsmen and artists, horses car
rlages, wagons, machinery and everything
to make lite dignified and pleasant. already
characterize every one of these cemeteries
West Point is supposed TO turn out finished
engineers by platoons. The Quartermaster
General thinks it beneath their dignity to
plan tor cemetery. So he hires civil en-
glneers West Point teaches drawing and
lnstructs IN art most assiduOusly. The
Quarmaster General advertises for artists
to design plans for soldiers monuments
IN these cemeteries. Waste, extravaganza,
refusal to work, determined idleness, eternal
taking, never giving, Sinking of duty, in
cessant encroachment on the treasury, char
acterlze the army dealing either with the
quick or the dead. What would be said in
Connecticut or Massachusetts if the buried
OF a dead old village, dead to locomotive >
and looms and forage hammers, but not uead
to shady trees ana holy quiet, were dug up
and carried Oft by contract to stock new
ana fashionable cemetery hundred miles
away! This act would be considered sac
rllegIous indecency, and would be sternly |
punished by the public sentiment. A busi- |
ness-llke paragraph in the last report of the |
Quartermaster General informs Congress |
that the Job of digging up l3l soldiers
remains at Forts Arbuckle and Washita, |
and wagoning them for interment TO Fort |
Gibson. has been ''let to the lowest re-
'ponsible bidder at So 40 per body" An
'ther paragraph hints economic pride in
having accomplished the removal from
Fort kearney, Nebraska, and Fort Sedg-
wick, Colorado, of the soldiers buried at
hose posts. and the wagoning of their
zones to Fort Mcpherson, at no greater
ost than $1,000
An army gone into the cemetery business,
nd turned into peripatetic undertaker's
establishment At least let US reduce it,
be people say-reduce the thing to 10000
York SIN.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-01
The sunday Law-Explanafion Of Secre-
taFy Bechtel.

tafy boCnteIs
Various opinions have been expressed
concerning the passage Of the bill by the
Legislature closing drinking houses, restau-
rants and places of amusement on the Sab
bath. We have had nothing to say hereto
fore, 'preferring to await results. The let
ter OF the accomplished Secretary of the
Senate, which we publish below, seems to
be final disposition of the subject:
SENATE CHAMBER
New Orleans March 81, 1874. )
EDITOR REPUBLICANS:
have been waited upon by several com.
mittees in reference to the bill known as
the Sunday law" You will oblige me by
inserting in your valuable columns the fol-
lowing:
All Senate bills legally passed both houses
have been enrolled and laid before the
proper authorities.
Senate bill No. 73. an act closing drinking
houses OF public resort and TO prohibit the
sale OF spirituous or malt liquors on Sun
days; is not yet enrolled, for the following
reasons:
The Enrolment Committee has adjourned.
l believe that notwithstanding the ad-
journment of the committee, l have the
right to enroll any Senate bill legally
passed both houses, SO as not to defeat any
measure Of the General Assembly.
In the case of this Sunday law the House
journal shows that Senate bills Nos 440
and - were taken up together and alleged
to have passed together, which, in my
opinion, was not legal; also, that on the
motion to suspend the rules to take up, the
rules were not suspended, 81 voting in the
affirmative and Sc in the negative. total
OF 81; necessary to suspend 65. On that
vote the bills were killed, even were it le-
gal to take up two bills together.
have consulted the Attorney General
and his legal opinion is that the bill did not
pass, and should not not be enrolled.
Respectfully.
P. E. BECHTEL,
Secretary Of the Senate.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-01
BY TELE EGRAPH,
CONGRESS.
House,


WASHINGTON, March 3l.-Mr. Dawes pre-
sented a memorial from the South Caro-
lima Taxpayers Convention reciting the
leading facts of misrule and oppression
under which the people of that State are
suffering, and asking some relief at the
hands of Congress. Mr.. Dawes said the
petition bore the signatures of large num-
bar Of prominent and influential citizens of
that State.
Mr.. Randall asked what Congress could
do about such matters. He said he had
always opposed interference by Congress
in the affairs Of the States.
Mr.. Dawes said he did not know exactly
what could be done, but thought it just
and proper to receive the petition. Re-
ferred 10 the Committee ON Judiciary.
On motion of Mr.. Stone, the bill for the
improvement Of the mouth of the Missis-
sippi was made the special order of the day
for April 81, at 1:3O p. M, the previous
question to be called at 2. NJ. on that day.
Senate.
By vote of % yeas to 27 nays the fourth
section of the finance bill, as reported by
the committee, was struck out.
This section provided for the gradual re.
tirement Of legal tender notes as additional
national bank currency should be issued,
such retirement to be in ratio OF seventy
per cent Of additional national bank circu-
culatiOn until the volume Of legal tenders
should be reduced to $500, 0OO, 900. Several
amendments, offered by friends of specie
resumption, were rejected.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-01

A Bad Man Badly Wounded.

| CINCINNATI, March 3l.-Ihe notorious
Tom Mcclellan was shot in the head in
Hamilton, Ohio, last night, supposed by
John Koehler. Both were drunk at the
| time. McGehan's wound is not fatal 1t
will be remembered that c. l.. Vallandig-
ham lost his life while acting as McGehans
lawyer in his trial for murder
Absc0nded.
man calling himself j Anderson, who
some time ago opened store on Central
avenue, has absconded, after getting on
credit goods to the value of 100000.
Eighth Joint Ballot for Senator.
Boston, March 3l.-Dawes, %; Hoar, 78;
Curtis, 76; Adams, Is; Banks, 6.
Another Strike.
About 500 operatives in the hosiery mill
and bleachery of the Boston Manufacturing
Company, in Waltham, struck for ten per
cent advance on their wages, causing much
excitement in Waltham. 1t is generally
believed the company will not accede to
the demand. In the hosiery department
but few girls are left, and of the bleachery
hands only small number are at work.
The whole number in the employ of the
company is about 1900.
Singular Death in n Cemetery.
Mr.. Carr. worthy old gentleman, was
killed in the Catholic cemetery In Dorches-
ter by a headstone falling on him. He had
recently lost three children by death, and
was removing the headstOne preparatory to
erecting monument over them.
The Liquor Law.
In the Massachusetts, Senate to-day re
ports were received from the committee on
liquor law. The majority report Is against
any change in the law Three minority re-
ports were presented, two for licensing un-
der certain restrictions. and one for com.
Dara.ively free sale of liquor.
Carpet Weavers' Strike.
PHILADELPHIA, March 31.-The Garnet
weavers at meeting determined to adhere
to strike. At kensington alone ll2 shops
are idle.
Death Of Poet.
Yesterday afternoon Henry B. Hurst.
Dnce we'll known as a poet of cousiderahle
promise, died in this city, aged sixty. Born
n fhliadelphla, he was admitted to the
oar @ IN lo45. The best of his poems was his
'Endymiona," which created quite SEN
'ation in literary circles at the time of its
appearance. OF late years he had been in
hattered health.
All Quiet mt Susquehanna Depot.
HARRISBURG, March 3l.-Ohicial reports
ecelved here say all is quiet at Susque-
lanna Depot. Trains are moving
The Lottery Drawing at Louisville.
LOUISVILLE, March 3l-The following
numbers have been drawn since the last
epOrt: Nos. Al ,693. IL, 2lI, 90. .595 and 10 95Sl.
which drew $500 each; No. 58,l7l drew
'l3,l25. The capital prize, $ls7 500, was
lrawn by ticket No. 81, l04. 1t is rot known
Who holds this ticket. Ticket No. 1880
rev $500 and No. 3d. 332 drew $37. 800.
The following numbers drew prizes in
he library drawing today:
No. IS, lO4 drew the capital prize of $l7.-
~; No =. .loi drew s75, 600; No. 8, ,332 drew
81 ,oOO; no. 9o4 drew $lS.759; Nos. 1850.
[CONTINQKD on Fnukru r.c.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-01
WASHINGTON.N
LOuisyiIle and pOrtl In nd Tn u01.

AOulsVIIc ana fOfuI0n0 Canal
WASHINGTON, March 3l.-The Louisville
and Portland canal bill, as passed. provides
for the federal government taking charge
OF the canal as soon as Kentucky relin-
quinshes jurisdiction, assumes bonds and
debts, and reduces rates of tolls.
Summons for Sanborp.
A peremptory summons from the Com
mittee on Ways and Means has been sent
for SanbOrn. The question arises whether
the committee will wait on the felony trial
progressing at New York.
Nominations.
Alexander N. Wilson, as appraiser of
merchandise at Savannah.
Mrs. Gaines Claims.
Messrs. Foote and Pascal argued before
the Private Land Claims Committee of the
House in behalf Mrs. Gaines in certain land
claims N Louisiana.
Narrow Gauge Road from Port Royal
to the Missouri River.
Mr.. LawtoD, of South Carolina, addressed
the Committee on Railways and Canals in
behalf OF narrow gauge railway from
Port Royal to some point on the Missouri.
The company simply ask charter.
Secretary Richardson Explains.
Secretary Richardson was examined be-
fore the Ways and Means Committee to-day
He had no knowledge of the details of the
Sanborn contracts, but signed all papers
from his department having bearing
thereon without any examination. He
trusted to subordinates that they were Cor
rect and in due form.
He favored an unconditional repeal of the
law under which such contracts were made
Secretary Richardson. by his confessions of
ignorance Of matters before his department,
made very unfavorable impression before
the committee.
Professor FOrshey's Lecture.
The hall of the Washington Philosophic
Society, Professor Henry, of the Smithson-
ian Institute, presiding, was crowded with
scientists and statesmen to hear the lecture
of Professor Forshey on the delta and the
mouth OF the Mi ssissippi river. Unanimous
thanks were voted for the able and instruc-
tive discourse. 1t was ordered to be printed
in the transactions OF the society.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-01
COURT RECORD.
TUESDAY, MARCH 81, 1874.
Superior District Court.

superior DksLElCl SOuFts
Crescent City Gaslight Company vs. New
Orleans Gashght Company, State ct Louis
lana and City of New Orleans, intervenors
Arguments continued.
Benjamin Campbell vs.. City of New Or
leans.-Petitioner alleges appointment as
recorder Of the Sixth District, April 4. 1870
for two years, and September a. 1872, for
an additional two wears; that be DISCHARGED
the duties till May -, 1873, when the office
was abolished; that the salary was $I75 per
month, and $477 l3 is now due, and prays
judgment for that amount.
CITY of New Orleans vs.. Stodard How
eli.-Petition alleges that defendant, May
s. 1868, was Treasurer of the city; that til at
date he collected $l2S5 so tax against II.
De Meza; that he failed to account for it.
and retains 1t for his own use and benefit;
and prays judgment for the amount
A. Eyrich VS.. A. DumOnr-PetitiOner
alleges appointment as assessor of the Fifth
District Of Orleans January "a, 1873; taking
the oath OF office, filing acceptance of bond,
performance OF duties and confirmation by
the Senate January %, 1873; that March 80
defendant appeared before the board of
assessors and claimed the right to perform
the duties of the Office: that the board by
vote recognized him; that each assessor is
entitled to $1,000 April l; that he fears de-
fendant will attempt to obtain the money.
and prays tor an I'M JUNCTION, which is issued
on bond OF $1,000 restraining the board from
recognizing defendant, and the Auditor
from paying his claim.
First District Court.
PLEADED NOT GUILTY.
Larceny-Peter Smith, Henry Fellrath,
Felix Lops.
Assault, etc-John Donahue, William
Brown, Mary Hughes, s. Jane Grotto.
PLEADED GUILTY.
Aesault-A. Oliviera.
NOT TRUE ELL.
State vs. John Perchaget.-Incest.
TRUE BILLS.
State vs. Lacoste-Assault and battery.
State VS.. Wefelsberg. with a
dangerous weapon.
State vs. Mrs. A. Wefelsberg
and battery.
vERDICTS.
State VS.. Robert Scott.-Assault and bat
terry; not gnilty.
State VS.. Belle observation-disclosures: guilty.
State vs.. Charles Ferrant.-Assault and
battery: not guilty.
State VS.. Kate McCoy.-Assault and bat
terry; not guilty.
State vs.. William johnson not
guilty.
SENTENCED.
Assault and battery-Sam Mitchell and
Frank Hitch, each one day: Francis Ed
mond, Jr., one month or $40 fine.
Fourth District Court.
George Washington VS.. McCloskey. of
Canal street.-Plaintitf alleges refusal to
sell him glass of soda water on account of
color, unless he paid S. in advance, and
claims $500 damages.
Fifth District Court.
George L. Gettworth and wife VS.. Teu-
-onia Insurance Company.-Verdlct for
plaintiff OF $500, with five per cent in
.erest.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-01
HOnOrs to the Fallen Brave,

On the sixth Of this month, that is next
Monday, will be unveiled the monument
erected to the memory of the Confederate
dead in Greenwood Cemetery. Appropriate
Mr.. Ogden will deliver the address, and
the ceremony OF dedication will be con-
ducted by the highest church dignitaries
The Ladies Association have. we under
stand, succeeded in obtaining the necessary
ordnance to fire minute guns.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-01

ELEGANT FAMILY RESIDENCE AT AUCTION
his DAY.-We refer our readers to the
important sale to be made to-day by Messrs.
Nash Il Hodgson, auctioneers, of that val
liable residence property on the corner OF
Julia and st. Charles streets, formerly the
residence of DR.. G. W. Campbell. The
The sale takes place at the st. Charles Auc-
ton Exchange, at twelve o'clock NJ, and is
positive and without limit or reserve.
Parties in search of perhaps the most eligi-
Bile and elegant family residence in the city
OF New Orleans, with every inducement
offered in the terms of the lease and final
settlement, for a remunerative investment.
are invited to read the advertisement and
and attend the sale.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-01
NEW ORLEANS, WEDNESDAY, l 1874

Hook and Ladder No !; S. Rapp, Home
Hook and Ladder No. !; c. j. Fox, Pro
tector No. ?; E. r. Chevalley, Protector
No. ,; John Weiss, Young America No. 3;
+. Folger, Young America No. 3.
The parade passed off without a single
mishap, and all the participants seemed
perfectly pleased. All the streets were
lined with people, eager to see the sight.
The only fault was with the streets, recent
rains having put them in bad condition.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-01

SALE CONTINUED.-The sale at auction
by the sheriff, of fancy goods, travelling
bags and gentlemens furnishing articles,
will be continued this cay, at store, on
Canal street, between Bourbon and Dau-
phine streets.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-01

They have been fooling blind lecturer
IN Pennsylvania. He was allowed to talk
for an hour to an empty house. He was
deeply grateful for the quiet attention
given his discourse. but admitted that an
occasional sound of appreciation would not
have been unwelcome,