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The weekly Louisianian., 1874-04-04
WILSON ": N

It is our melancholy task K
chronicle the death of the gentle
man, whose name heads this arti'
Gle. He departed this life on Wed
nesday morning. April LIST, at seven
o'clock.
For some time he had been in III
health, but no one anticipated such
a sudden taking of:
Mi. johnson was a man OF ster-
ling worth, an active and influential
Republican of the Third Ward OF
this city, and ~aa, at the time OF
his death, holding the ad6ce Of In
Of Weights and Measures.
Lis loss viii be sorely felt by q
large circle 81 friends who loved
and respected him for his many
goodqualitiss.
We tender to his afflicted family
our heartfelt sympathy IN It's hour
Of their sorrow. .
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bE The festival given by the
Choir Of Wesley Chapel, for tho
purpose OF making a payment on
their organ, after continuing for
three nights: closed on Thursday
night last.
The arrangements for the aceom-
mediation of the public were ample
and reflect credit upon the mana
gers.
The Hall was decorated hand
somely, and called forth frequent
encomiums upon the taste Of the
ladies who had charge of that de-
partment. The festival was liber-
ally patronized throughout, and
realized about one hundred and
fifty dollars, clear Of expenses.
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NOTICES.


RooNs STATE CENTRAL EXECUTIVE CON-
Orleans, March 2, 1S74-At a meeting Of the
Committee, held this day, the following res
-olutions were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, 1t is essential that there should
b., a more thorough organization Of the Re-
publican party Of this State, and that the
.dissensions still existing in some parishes
should be harmo1izca. &c it
Resolved, That all existing Parish Execu-
tive Committees be and the same are hereby
abolished. BE it further
Resolved, That a Parish Convention be
held at - III. on tho LAST SATURDAY OF
APRIL next, inseach parish Of the State, ex-
cept tho parish If Orleans, at the parish seat,
for the purpose Of selecting a Parish Execu-
tive Committee. The basis Of representa-
ton to such Convention shall be one delegate
for every fifty Republican voters, and dole
gates shall be chosen by tho Republican
clubs existing in the parish. Parish COM
mittees shall consist Of not loss than five nor
moro thar forty members, and when chosen,
shall proceed ct once to organize the Repub-
lean party in their respective parishes.
They shall prepare lists Of the Republican
voters Of their parishes and forward copies
Of the same to the State Central Committee.
Be it further resolved, That, in the parish
OF Orleans, the ward clubs heretofore known
as the Mother Ward Clubs ahal hereafter be
tleSIgnated tho Central Ward Clubs Of said
parish. Such Central Ward Clubs shall at
once cause q registration Of all the lseptIbli-
tan voters Of their respective wards at the
1ooms Of the Central Clubs. On the THIRD
SATURDAY OF APRIL an election shall be
held in the several warilssfor delegates to a
parish convention, and sr:ch convention shall
meet in tho Mechanics Institute on the next
following Saturday. Tho State Sub-Exccu-
tive Committee shall fix tho quota of repre-
.sentation in said convention on the basis of
II delegate for every $50 Republican voters
in the ward, and an additional delegate for a
fraction exceeding half that number. The
State Sub-Executivo Committee shall be en-
powered to settle any dispute in any ward as
to which club shall be recognized ps the
Central Ward Club sa,
BY order OF the Committee:
T. W. DEKLlNE, Secretary.
Republican papers throughout tho State
please copy:
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In this connection, it is not
necessary for the vinaication of the
course and claims Of Gov. Pinch
t1ack,that az opinion, for or against
the wisdom Of the policy indicated,
should be expressed.
+ Let it suffice that, while holding
fast Ais rights and yielding nothing
in the abridgement of the same. to
either clamor of his enemies or the
timid counsel of friends, he is will
ing to work in harmony with the
party for the common good, and
does not feapto submit either his
conduct Or his. principles to the
scrutiny, or to the will of the peo-
pie of Louisiana Let it be under
stood once for all,that the Louisiana
contest, no matter who may: claim
leadership therein, is a fight of the
people for their rights, the honest
masses under difficulties making
war fagainst the d~emagogues and
the wrong doers, and these masses,
with intelligent men to guide and
encourage, do not intend to be
cheated of their own for either
party exegencies Or personal inter-
ests. If they fail in the first en-
deavor, they will make o second and
better:
Governor Pinchback, understand
log the issues, and approaching the
popular wants, will act in harmony
Herewith. A man of the people
and with the people, who fear, not
his ~enen.ies, and never betrays his
friends. he wilibe :found neither
wanting nor recreant in this grave
emergency.
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surround the Sumner lot, A.
and sturdy oak stands at tha iats>5s
OF the grave, a fitting seminal ue az
the giant mind who s!eens haa 1or
it. About 6 o'clock, whilo thu e eaal
ct the setting sun were deenea rays
into twilight gloom, giving a snfs
dued and sorrowiul appea,ana SUD-
the spot and its SURROUNDINGS ~ 70
funeral cortege reached the avsn 'ne
which leadsto the Summon Int 'Ae
squad OF police kept the vast cro,. \
from pressing forward, The cssl Hu
was taken from the hearse an1
bourne to the grave where the a na!
sad rites were performed bS .Is'
Rev. MI. Foote. "e
The intimate friends Of tbo l..
ceased now pressed around to t w..
a last look at the casket. Amo "as
the many friends were Vice preu!s
dent Wilson, John G. Whitt;ss.
Ralph Waldo Emerson. M,o,1a,
Francis Adams, Gems. Banks s ans
Butler. After all had taken tb ha"
farewell glance into tia nor rneu
house where the great Statesman u
laid, preparations were made f.,
closing the vault, and the mo,,rnera
entered their carriages and wera
driven of, while the great mass Of
spectators bent their steps home.
ward. Just as night closed in. tha
workmen began to cover the orave
and now a little mound Of earth
marks the spot where the mortal
remains Of Charles Sumner repose.
The general SUSPENSION of busi.
less during the hours when the
funeral ceremonies were in pro.
gress-the thronged condition Of
all the streets near the scene of thu
funeral servicc-the emblems Of
m MORNING displayed at different
points, many Of which were ar.
ranged around some portrait or bust
of the deceased, and near all Of
which crowds from time to time.
and gazed, the funeral
cortege which, both in its magnitude
and the distinguished station Of
those who had a place in it, was
most noticeable; the silent, yet in
expression of thousands
Of ensigns dropping at halfmasE
al betokened the deep interest
made the day q pathetic, and
It may be said with little, if any i'm
.ropriety, q hallowed occasion.
herself seemed to combine
her influences with those of man,
:or as the hour for the rites Of Sc
culture approached, a haze over
the sky, which by night fall,
vas dark with impending rain.
The committee left in the night for
Washington, where they arrived
following evening, after having
aithfally performed a most solemn
j. D. K.
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obtain among men having common
interest and seeking to avoid q
common danger. We: urge our
friends while discreet in. their choice
of representatives, and positive in
their reprobation Of evil and design
ing men, to stand together in this
crisis of our affairs, and we CON-
mend to them as o maxim for their
guidance the philosophic utterance.
In non essentials liberty; in essen
tials unity; and in all things charity"
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personal.
-

DsyTWe had the pleasure Of see.
ing our worthy Representative
Hon. j. Hale Sypher, in the city
during the week. We learn that
he is busy taking testimony in re.
ference to his case, of which We
shall have occasion to say more
anon =:
Hon. j. Henri Burch and Hon.
7. T. Allan are also in the city.
A Natchez shoemaker is engaged
on a pair of shoes 14I inches, long
and 6 inches broad for a ycolored
citizen of Vidalia, La.
Will our friend Hon. David
Young please inform us who ordered
those shoes? We are anxious to
know, for he evidently is a man of
large understanding.
Hon. j. Ross Stewart reached
here on the Lee. Mr.. Stewart
elected the respect and commenda-
ton of all parties by the conserya-
tive course pursued by MIN as a
member of the late Legislature.
We notice a very handsome and
merited compliment paid him in
Sundays N. O. Republican.-North
Louisiana Journal.
Our town was honored q few
days ago, with a visit from Hon.
Victor Rochon, one Of those est
Martin Boys" who, by their COM
mendable opposition 10 "jobbing"'
covered themselves with
glory at the last session of the Cen
eral Assembly, His legislative re-
cord is that Of q faithful represen-
There is not a blot on it.
And he may point to it with pride
when he goes before his constitu-
ents
With head as high as an honest
conscience could raise it, his bear
on our streets was that of a
man who knew he,had per-
|ormed his whole duty. Unobtru-
i've in his manners, and respectful
all with whom he comes in
contact, We do not wonder that
Rochon is a great favorite
With the Republican yeomanry of
It. 'Martin.-Iberville Republican.
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emusic hath charms to soothe
the savage breast" and our friend
Werlein of Nos. so, 81 and 80
Baronne street, is prepared to
furnish any article in that line that
may be needed. II you want to pur-
chase a first clsss piano or organ on
the most reasonable terms, call
and see him.
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Attention! Attention -.

Hall of the Third Ward Central Rcpub-
lican Club-Notice is hereby given to all
parties DESTROYS Of becoming members of
this Club, that a registrary book will be
opened at the Central Club Room on Ora
vier street, between Howard and Freret
streets, every dry, from the hours of 6 A.
3. to 8P. A., unt;l further orders, begin
ming from MONDAY, March %, 1874.
BY order of the Chairman of the Com
mittee on Enrolment, George p. Nelson
F. C. ANTOINE, President.
WILLIAM CONVEY, Secretary.
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HOW THINGS LOOK TO Il
MAN UP a TREE.

We publish the subjoined from
our contemporary of jackson, Miss
as suggestion of an outside view
Of Louisiana matters.
Pinchback, the colored victim OF.
carpetbag ~ingratitude and under
mining, has resumed the publlca'
ton of his newspaper, the Louis''
anian. In his prospectus, he
announces the following. principles
and aims for his guidance:
Taxation must be reduced-the
governments must be economically
and honestly administered, and all
measures looking to the accomplish
ment Of these results shall have our
earnest support.
As a special journal for the
colored people, and while recognlz-
ing the peculiar demands OF the
race, growing out of its embarass.
ing surrounding, we shall, in behalf
of our people, representing as we
know we will, not only the impulses
of their hearts. but the mature
judgement Of their minds cultivate
as a paine necessity 70
both races, feelings of amity between
the colored people and our white
fellow-citizens. With q common
and interest, with no neces,
sary antagonism, we ahould neea
no ontside intervention to induce
us to live together in peace. :
This is sound doctrine Ii We
were Louisianians, and the colorea
under the chosen leaders OF
their race, were to come forward
and place themselves on the pau,
form here announced, We woula
cheerfully join hands with them IL
rescuing the State from the dill
into which self-seekl'g
adventurers have plunged n
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Special
WILLIAM Gowzy, Secretary.

The Presidents of all the Repub-
]ican Clubs in the city are respect
fully requested to send to talis
Office, the time and place of meet
ing Of their respective clubs. We
desire to have a Club Directory in
our columns.
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as far as the eye could reach, lined
the streets on either side. As the
procession passed through Cam
bridge, the bells tolled, and the flags
on all the public buildings were at
half-mast. At Harvard Square
near the College, the students had
assembled to look for the last time
ct the coffin of one who graduated
years ago from that time-honored
institution. The head of the column
reached the cemetery at a quarter
before six, and entering, led the way
among the winding paths to the
grave. Along the numerous aven-
ues and walks in the cemetery were
scattered groups, viewing the
splendid monuments and reading
the inscriptions thereon, while
others gathered around the work.
men watching them. finishing the
resting place of the illustrious dead.
The family lot is situated on q rising
eminence in the south corner Of the
cemetry. Here are laid Mr.. Sum-
ner's father, mother, his brother
and three sisters. The lot is SIM
ply enclosed with a small granite
edge-stone, and there is q tablet in
it to indicate who the tenants are.
Near where Senator Sumner is
buried lies the bodies of Edward
Everett, Rufus Choate and Prof.
Agaseiz-in fact, these graves nearly
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Iueul. 4ouI BoOeI uauo Auu your
substantial interest as citizens, no
less than republicans, demands for
the future, more consideration on
your part in these matters than
they have received in the past, and
the constant exercise by the individ-
ual citizen of that "vigilence," that
is the price of liberty.
Next to an intelligent and general
interest in our political organiza-
tionns, such an interest as will
favor the selection of competent
and good men, the success of the
party demands unanimity of action.
Free and full discussion of both
men and measures will not produce
division in the party, if said discus
sion should proceed in the frank
and charitable spirit that should.
The weekly Louisianian., 1874-04-04

Guiding Republican and Democratic
Senators, consider our political con-
dition anomalous and irregular to
say the least, to such an extent as
induces it to delay, by a direct vote
upon the Senatorial Issue, to deter
mine either the validity or the in
validity Of our State Government.
Both parties alike fear in this
connection, to establish q precedent
that may not only damage the in
Of the country, but prove
disastrous to them in the campaign
Of 1876. The present Congressional
seems to favor postpone
ment of any definite action in
matters until after the
State election Of November next,
md in the event Of q Republican
Iuccess, which would be 9 popular
Endorsement Of the szisting State
Government, prompt action would
,e had OIL the Senatorial question,
nd such action as would accord
Nth the will of the people as ex-
'ressed in the present State author
Ties.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL-Psrtiou-
lar Council-New Orleans. February II, ls74.-At the
regular monthly meeting Of this Council, held this
svenng, it resolved that the next regularly Quar-
terly Communion of the Society will take place in St.
Aphonsus Church street. between Josephine
and St. Andrew, SUNDAY MORNING, the s2d
inst. at the Il o'clock Mass.
Society take place SUNDAY EVENING. the 22d
inst, at o'clock, in the Star Hall.
fei5 ct N. j. KERNAGHAN, Secretary.
BIBERNIAN BENEVOLENT AND MUTUAL AID
Association-Branch No New Orleans, Feb. 49, 1874
a special meeting of this Branch will be held
THURSDAY, the 18th inst, at Il +. NJ to make tho
necessary arrangements for participating in the cele
braton of ST Patrcks Day. The attendance of every
member is earnestly requested
By order: FRANK McGLOIN, President.
j. V DONOVAN Secretary. feI5 1t
TEVEoNIA NATIONAL BANK OF NEW Or
LEANs.--New Orleans. January H. 1e74.-At the An
nual Meeting of the stockholders. Monday 18th
inst. the following named gentlemen elected to
serve as directors for the ensuing years:
H. ZUBERBIER. GEO. L. L. MAYEE,
WILLIAM MEHLE, CHAS. WEISHAAR,
JOHN F. POPP, G. 81. MILLER,
LOUIS REDER, NJ SCHOOLER,
ERNEST PRAGST, s. KAUFMAN.
E. FORCHEIMER, j. r. WILDERNANN.
And a meeting held this day, Mr.. J. r. WILDER
MANN unanimously elected President, and MI.
LOUIS REDER elected Vice President.
jaIs Im5p T. P. BECK, Acting Cashier.
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N1cHAELs PAR1sH.-Immediatel after
b Installation in his new parish, the Rev. T.
81 ID, pastor, began to examine into its wants.
HSseen decided tn at the most urgent was that
Of i school house sufficiently large to accom-
madate all the children resident in the parish.
TIE present building, which our readers will
reIaesnber as the old wooden hall next to the
ChnHch, is uncomfortably crowded, the daily
atteAdance averaging about 40, while it IS
estimated that at least many more children
are forced to go to the public schools. Having
met with but Indifferent success in an effort to
raise the necessary funds by subscription, tho
Rev. Father has concluded to accept an offer
made by the zealous ladies of his parish to hold
Fair in order that this great work might be
commenced at once. The Fair will open i'm
mediately after Easter, and will be held in
Sc. MichaePs Hail.
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The Rev. President of ST. Mary Jefferson
College has placed under obligations for
kind invitation to the literary entertainment
20 be given by the students next Sunday, 22ad
nst., at o'clock. No doubt. on this occasion,
N on all others of q similar nature, quite
arge number of our citizens will visit the
SoIlege which has always been q favorite
among Louisiapians.
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ST.. THERESA Soar readers will bear in
mind that o most interesting entertainment
viii be given in St. Theresa's Hall this eve
ning, at Z o'clock, by the Emmett Literary So
&ety of st. Joseph IS parish. The proceeds will
MEevoted to the relief of the Numerous poor
AIDED by the Conference of st. Vincent de
Fnnl in St. Theresa's parish. No comments are
uAbessary.
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Diocese Of Mobile.
REGULATIONS FOR LENT-1s74.

III persons who have completed their
n y.first year, and who are not exempted
~ the obligations of fasting by sickness
aaty, old age hard labor, or other we'll
81 n reasons are obliged to fast on all the
5of Lent, except Sundays.
s2.--On those days, but one full meal Is al
owed which should not be taken before noon
3.-A cup Of tea, coffee, or thin chocota'e'
with bit of bread, or a cracker, may De taken
IN the morning, and coiiation' OF 1ooa' he'
more than the fourth part of an ordinary meal
Or not exceeding eight ounces, may be eaten in
;he evening.
A.-Eish is permitted at the collation..
5.-.Abstinence from flesh meat is enjoned
IN all the Wednesdays and Fridays of Lent,
and ON The two Saturdays of the Ember and
Holy week.
6.-Tke use of flesh meat is allowed by
dspsHsation, at every meal on Sundays, and
at dc meal on Mondays, Tuesdays. Thursdays
and Saturdays, except the two Saturdays above
nasaed.
7.-Those exempt from fasting, by reason of
age or hard work, are allowed the use of flesh
meas ss every meal on the days on which it is
allowed to others but once.
s.-Fioh and Hesh are not allowed at the
same nssal on any day Of Lent, even on Sun
dayss
9.-Eggs, cheese, milk and butter can be
usea without distinction of days, but absti-
nenoc from all these is recommended on Good
Ffi4sy.
~ order of Right Rev. John Quinlan, Bishop
OF Mobile.
JOHN J. KELLER, Secretary, etc.
81 February 10, 1874.
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NAE CELEBRATED JESUIT MISSIONER, FATHER
VAIEGER, IN MoBLE.-To-day, Sunday,
E'SE 18th, this great Jesuit, whose fame ex-
lends throughout the length and breadth of
;ho land, will commence mission in st.
J0Asrks Church, Mobile, Father Imsand, pas
sor. ather Weninger will preach in English
and III Sssrmau, and we sincerely trust that his
q pR1 81 our sister city will be rewarded with
Y aosious a success as has crowned his efforts
8 bere.
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GOOD TEA AT LAST.

Tea drinkers who long for and truly delight in good
pure. hen.st OF Tea. should visit OF send 70 the
Ne. 449 Dryades street Old country folks who have
been sighting and longing tbese years for something
charmed and delighted With the flavor fragrance and
freshness of goods. We deliver goods all parts
of the citv free of chargecountry orders by express c.
o. D. Remem Der that we have but ono address,
GREAT CHINA AND JAPAN TEA WAREHOUSE,
fei5 I'm 5p 449 Dryades street, New Orleans.
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ADAt1ss1oN-F1FTY CENTS.
felJ 1t
GARD OF THANKS.

The undersigned, in charge of St. Alphonsus Table
at the late st. Patrcks Fair, desire to their
sincere thanks to Captain LENDERS Of the ship Alpina
for his generosity in lcaning the beautiful Irish
Flag representing the Harp OF Erin, the Round Tow'r
and the Irish Cross which elegantly decorated our
table We also wish to express gratitude to Mrs.
Richard AcCloSkey, Mr. Hugh McCloskey. and Mr..
Alfred Damarn for special acts of kindness To our
other friends many attentions and gifts, would
also tender heartfelt gratitude trusting and pray
ing that they may all reap the rich rewards Of their
geaerosity. MRS. P. FITZGERALD.
felslt MRS j. EAGAN.
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FORTY HOURS DEvoTIoNs.-1n st Mary's
(German) Church, Josephine street, the Forty
hours alteration will commence this, Sunday,
morning, at 81 o'clock, and will terminate
Tuesday evening at o'clock.
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STOVES. $685.. STOVES STOVES
The Cheapest and the BEST"

The "BEsT" and the COTTAGE" COOKING
STOVES, to which call particular attention. 4.
surpassed by IN this market for economy durability
and most perfect BAKING. They carry uniform heat
the oven and can be adapted to burning COAL,
COKE or WOOD; without any addienal cost. Every
sold under full guarantee to do they repre-
scented or the money viii be refunded.
; Also q variety of other COOKING STOVES OF every
grade and price. from SIS upward.
HEATING STOVES.
very large and oomplate assortment, suitable for
Offices, Parlors, Churches Schoolrooms etc., all of
which offered ut worry low prices to suit the times
Also dealer in
TINWARE OF EVERY KIND
and description, suit the country and CITY trade.
which 10 offered at UNPRECEDENTEDLY Low
PRICES FOR CASH. Also, solo agent for tho manu-
Steam Washer, or Woman's Friend.
Will cleanse your clothes WITHOUT RUBBING.
Every sold 10 FULLY WARRANTED. It saves
labor and and tho annoyance OF wash day.
It is truly labor and oothessayng Invention Three
States aince 1871 State aud County Rights for ssls
Call and see, at NO. SO GRAv1EE STREET. near
Tchoupitoulas. .
fel5 SIN g. w. w. GOODWIN.
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9 ANDERSON,

8 ANDERSON,
PHOTOoRARHER.
takes pleasure announcing to his old patrons nd Ne
public that he has removed from 1853 70
NO. ISL CANAL STREET,
MKT DOOR TO HoLMKs'
His establishment has been newly furnished through
out: The latest improvements have been added, -
gether with novelties before In troduooA,
one OF which 10 making the IMPRESSION WITHOUT
THE SUBJECTS KNOWLEDGE, producing y much
more pleasing and natural picture
Close attention TO bnsnoss, with the best assstants
and artists he promises something far surpessns al
his former efforts.
THE SUN-PEARL AND CRAYoN sPEcIALTuS.
S. ANDERSON.
fos 3m5p Isl Canal street.
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MARRIED

MARRIED:
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Thursday. January %,
1874 at the Jpsuts' Church by the Rev Father Free
D. p. Robfchaux, OF Terrebonne. La, to Miss L. A.
Miller, of Newark, New Jersey. No cards.