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Joint Resolution

Submitting an amendment to the constitll-
ton of the State to limit the debt of New
Orleans, and the issue of warrnts by the
officers and prescribing certain penalties.
Section |. BE it enacted by the Senate
and House of Representatives of the state
OF Louisiana, i'll General Assembly convened
ttwo-thirds OF the members elected to each
House agreeing thereto); That at the gen
eraI election tor members of the General
Assembly, which will take place III Noyem-
Der, 1874, in amendment to the constitution
OF the State shall be submitted to the quail
flied electors of the State for their ratItica-
ton or rejection i'll the words following:
Article-The city of New Orleans shall
not hereafter increase her debt in any MAIL
ner or form. or under any pretext. After
the first day OF january, 1870, no evidence
OF indebtedness or warrant for payment OF
money shall be issued by any officer of said
city, except against cash actually i'll the
treasury; but this shall not be so construed
as TO prevent a renewal of matured bonds
at par, Or the issue of new bonds in exchange
for other bonds; provided the city debt be
not thereby increased nor to prevent the is
sue OF drainage warrants to the transfer of
contracts under act No 30 of 1871 payable
only from drainage taxes, and not otherwise;
any person violating the prohibitions (prc-
yislensl OF this article shall, OH conviction
be punished by imprisonment for not less
than two nor more than ten years, and by
fine of not less than three dollars nor more
than ten thousand dollrrs.
Sec, :, Be it further enacted, etc., That
at said next general election, the wishes of
the electors in the premises shall be ex-
pressed by printed or written ballots, as
follows:
:: For the amendment limiting the debt of
New Orleans, y or {" Against the amendment
limiting the debt of New Orleans and the
said ballots shall be counted and returns
made, and the result declared as in the
'ase of election of State officers.
tSIgnedl CHARLES w. LOWELL.
speaker of the House of Representatives.
(Signedl G. G.. ANTOINE,
Lieutenant Governor and President of the
Senate.
Approved February "a, 1874.
tSignedl WILLIAM 2. KELLOGG.
Governor of the State of Louisiana.
true copy:
L. u. DESLONDE, Secretary of State
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The September number of . Peter$o1a's bag
aziite" is received, and is more beautiful
than ever. The steel engravings the coloretl
fashion plates, the illustrative wooden
cravings for fashions and for patterns in en-
broidcry, crochet, &c, are worth more than
twice the price of the number The stories,
too, are frst-rate. Pretty Polly Pember-
ton, by Mrs. Fannie Hodgson Burnett, is
the best novelet we have read for years we
await with interest its concluding chapters :;
but then " Peterson" leads all others in
power and originality of his stories. Another
thing! The Publisher, always ahead, has met
the post office law, requiring postage to be
paid in advance, at once, and has not waited
till next january, when the law will become
compulsory. He offers to send his magazine
to subscribers at the full price of two dollars,
postage free and to clubs, at rates which.
that he pays. the postage, are
cheaper ha1 ecer. Write for a specimen.
which will be forwarded gratis, and either
subscribe your two dollars or get up club
CHARLES j. PETERSON, 3O7
Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
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NEW DVERTIsEMENTs
OFFICIAL.
THO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF
= THE STATE OF LOUISIANA.
STATE OF LOUISIANA. \
Once OF the Secretary of State,
New Orleans, July 18th. 1874

STATE OF LOUISIANA \
Office OF the Secretary of State,
New Orleans, July 18th, 1874
conformity to article 147, title nine of
4 the constitution of 1868, publication Is
hereby made to the voters of the Stare of
Louisiana, of the proposed amendments to
the constitution of the State agreed to nv
two-thrrds of the members elected to each
house of the regular session of the General
Assembly of the year 1874, and reouires, tn
be published three months before the next
general election for Representatives to the
General Assembly, in at least one newspaper
Ill every parish OF the State, in which a news.
paper shall be published Said amendments
appear fully i'll acts Nos. 4, y and "a of said
session OF the General Assembly, which AFRO
herewith officially published for the intor-
nation OF voters, and will be submitted tn
the people at the general election, Mondav
November :, 1874, in such manner and form,
that the people may vote for or against snch
separately and if a majority
Df the voters shall approve and ratify SIl Or
either OF said amendments, the same shall
become part of the constitution
Z. G. DESLONDE.
Secretary of State.
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An
Proposing amendments to the Constitution
of the State of Louisiana.
NO.4.

Proposing amendments to the Constitution
of the State of Louisiana.
Section |. BE it enacted by the Senate
and House of Representatives of the STAT
OF louisiana in General Assembly convened
1.-TWO thirds of the members of each bonse
agreeing thereto), That the following amend
ments De proposed and entered UPON thc
respective Journals of the Senate and Hons.
OF Representatives, with the yeas and NAYS
snail cause the same to be published tbreo
months n before the next general election for
representatives to the General Assembly
Il, m at least one newspaper in every parish Of
. tle state In which newspaper shall he npb-
iished; And said proposed amendmeents
snail DC submitted to the people at said
election IN such manner and form that tba
people may vote for or against each amend.
ment separatcly-i. e. first nronosaI
for approval" or against am.
p Pre-, q and IN ike manner as to the Others
and II a majority of the voters at said eIce,,
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so. g..
AnAct

Proposing an amendment to the constitu-
ton of the State of Louisiana, changing
the day for holding the general election
Section |. BE it enacted by the Senate
aud House of Representatives of the State
of Louisiana in General Assembly convened
ltWo-thirds of the members elected to each
house agreeing thereto); That the following
amendment to the constitution of the State
of Louisiana shall be submitted to the quail
ltied electors of the State ut the next gen
efal election for Representatives of the Cen
eral Assembly That the words first Mon
day" in article seventeen of the constitution
be stricken out, and the words " first Tues
day after the first Monday" be substituted
in lien thereof and if approved by ma
jority of the voters ut said election. the
same shall become q part of said article
seventeen.
See. ,. Be it further enacted, etc, That
this act Shall take effect from and after its
passage.
tSignetl) CHARLES w. LOWELL.
Speaker OF the lIouze of Representatives.
tSignedl G. G. ANTOINE,
Lieutenant Governor and President of the
Senate.
Approved March 2lst, 1874.
tSignedl WILLIAM Z. KELLOGG,
Governor of the State of Louisiana.
true copy:
+. q. nEsI.oNpE, Secretary of State.
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REPUBLICAN STATE C0NVEN-
TT0N.

1
publican party met in the Hall of the
House of Representatives, at the new
State House, New Orleans, on Wed,
ncstlay last, and effected temporary
organization by the election of Hon
David Young of Cencerdia president,
and Messrs. Clsas. A. Baqnie and j. G
Badenhausen secretaries. a commit
tee of niRe on credentials was desig-
| mated by the president, Chas. Hill OF
Orleans chairman, and the Convention
adjourned until Thursday morning at
ten o'clock 20 allow the committee
time to prepare their report.
At three o'clock Thursday afternoon
the committee on credentials entered
the hall and presented their report
A haif-dozen ~obstreperous delegates,
whose natural excitability was doubt
less increased by an absorption of
candidates bad liquor, opened n heat
ed debate upon the report, some con-
tending for it adoption as a whole,
others favoring its consideration by
parishes and wards seriatim. The
discussion became so acrimonious
that pistols were drawn by two ex-
citable individuals, but they were
soon disarmed and quiet restored
Pending vote upon the question
of adopting tile report, the Conven-
ton adjourned until Friday.
Upon the assembling of the Con-
vention yesterday, the debate of the
previous evening was continued, but
was of more dignified and peace
able nature. Mr.. Pinchback cham
pioned the proposition to consider
the report seriatim, Mr.. Packard OPP
posing it, and when a vote Was
reached the arguments of the latter
gentleman were sustained by 1876
ayes to 66 nays. Permanent organi
cation was then in order. Messrs.
Packard and Pinchback were placed
in nomination for president. The
former receiving l22 votes, the latter
AL. Mr.. Pinchback was then elected
vice president by acclamation, while
Messrs. Baquie, Badenhausen, Clifford
Morgan and VIM. Vigers were chosen
secretaries. Door-keepers and SER
were chosen, commit
tees on resolutions and peace and
order appointed, the formation of a
new State Central Committee pro-
vided for, etc., after which an adj
iournment until to-day was voted.
The business of to-day's session
OF the nomination of ii State |
Antoine Dubuclet
being the successful candidate-the
adoption OF platform, and the an
Iouncement of the nominations for
Congress- and election of members of
he State Central Committee from the
7arious districts.
In the next issue of the CHIEF we
hall publish the deliberations of the
Convention at greater length, includ-
ng the platform of principles and
'ther resolutions adopted and give a
'rief synopsis of the addresses of
lessrs. Packard, Morey and others.
he Convention contained more of
he ability and responsibility of the
republican party than any similar as
in Louisiana since recon-
and great weight will at
ach to its deliberations. The plat
Drm is one of sound ideas and honest
and wiki meet the appro-
alton of a large majority of the cit
ems of Louisiana, while the candi-
ates are men whose past records ,
ommand the respect and approval
the people.
49, L
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st. Joseph's Academy.

Roohh EEPlNG. This week a second
~ bookkeeping class commences IT a.
above Institution. 1t is hoped that in the
interval before vacation, any youna ner-
son; with ordinary attention, NAV omen
post, and balance Set OF Books"
Partles Interested can apply to the prin
cipal at the Academy. IN
NJ NJ HEATING.
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TUITION.

TUITION
No. 1.-The issue of consolidated bonds
authorized by the General Assembly of the
State, at its regular session in the year 1874,
is hereby declared TO create valid contract
between the State and each and every
holder of said bonds, which the State shall
by no means and in no wise impair The
said bonds shall be valid obligation of the
State in favor of any holder thereof, and 10
eourt shall enjoin the payment of the prin-
cipal or interest thereof, or the levy and
collection OF tax therefor; to secure such
levy collection and payment, the judicial
power shall be exercised when necessary.
The tax required for the payment of the
principal and interest of said bonds shall be
assessed and collected each and every year
until said bonds shall be paid principal and
interest, and the proceeds shall be paid by
the Treasurer of the State to the holders of
said bonds as the principal and interest of
the same shall fall due, and no further leg
lslation or appropriation shall be requisite
for the said assessment and collection and
for such payment from the treasury.
No. 2.-Whenever the debt of the State
shall have been reduced below twenty-five
million dollars, the constitutional limit shall
remain at the lowest point reached, beyond
which the public debt shall not thereafter
be increased, and this rule continue in OPP
Grafton until the debt is reduced to fifteen
million dollars, beyond which it shall not
be increased. Nor shall taxation for all
State purposes, excepting the support of
public schools, ever exceed twelve and a
half mills on the dollar of the assessed valu-
alton of the real and personal property in
the State, except in case of war or invasion.
No. 3.-The revenue of each year derived
from taxation upon real, personal and
mixed property, or from licenses, shall be
devoted solely to the expenses of the said
year for which it shall be raised. excepting
any surplus remain which shall be directed
to sinking the public debt. All appropria-
tlons and claims III excess of revenue shall
be null and void, and the State shall in no
manner provide for their payment
lSignedl CHARLES w. LOWELL,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
(Signedl G. G. ANTOINE,
Lieutenant Governor and President of the
Senate.
Approved January Oath, 1874.
tSigned1 WILLIAM ?. KELLOGG,
Governor of the State of Louisiana.
true copy:
T. &. DEsLoNDE, Secretary of State.
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ALERT.

According to accounts given us by
several persons who were present, the
proceedings of the Republican Parish
Convention in st. James, on Satur-
day last, were disgraceful in the ex-
treme. The leaders of the Hunsaker
faction, with view to control the
temporary organization of the conven-
ton, appeared with five sets of con-
testants from one ward, who were
kicked out summarily, ornamented
with black eyes and bloody noses.
The portly ex-senator received a
powerful blow on the jaw from a stall
wart young colored man that felled
him to earth, and apparently "the
subsequent proceedings interested him
no MORE" for he quickly arose and
departed to the quiet precincts of his
home. After ejecting the pretenders,
the regular delegates fought among
themselves, then with deputy sheriffs
appointed to restore order, and when
this battle WAS over the deputies en-
gagged in II rough-and- tumble with
each other. 1t was nearly midnight
ere quiet could be secured, and the
half-hour's work transacted for which
the body assembled-the election of
five delegates to the State Convention.
1t is time the Republican leaders in
st. James combined to secure harmo-
ny in the party there, and put a stop
to such disgraeefnl proceedings as
those we have just referred to. The
rule or ruin Office hunters must be
quoted and the decent men put for
ward as representatives of the party
in the nominating conventions while
rowdies should be kept at home. We
hope our neighbors will
come to their senses in this matter.
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Republican Platform.

Opposition to all monep0lIcs that tend to
Cypress labor or interfere with the rights of
the people.
Opposition to the lobby and all other in
fiuences which tend to corrupt or interfere
with honest legislation.
Opposition TO further land grants, except
for educational purposes or immediate settle
meut.
Opposition to any thing that tends to ex-
trayaganee or corruption in the administra-
tion of the government
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ton shall approve and ratify such amend
ment or amendments the same shall be APP
propriately numbered and become part of
the constitution, and be proclaimed us such
by the Governor and Secretary of State.
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE coNsTI-
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Brief COMMUNICATIONS upon subjects of
public interest solicited.
The Gator is not responsible for the views
of respondents.
address: CHIEF, Donaldsonville, La.
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ADVERTISERS GAZETTE.

book of LA pages, showing how, when and
where to advertise, and containing list of
nearly 5000 newspapers, with much other in
formation of interest to advertisers. Address
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GERvAIs GAUTHREAUX.
Collector.

Respectfully ffers his services 10 tsr l,s,.
ness public and his fricInla generally in tho
parish of Ascension and town of Danoldstn-
vile for the collection Of accounts. ANY h,s.
mess entrusted to his care will receive the
Pl0iiPtesI atiehllOh. ianl7
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-07-06
PITTsBURGH.
i.as,rous Fire In Allegheny city.

Di,as.rous Fire In Allegheny city.
PITr,BUKGH, July 4 "A very destruc-
tive fire occurred in Allegheny City this
afternoon. A square and a half OF
buildings, principally dwellings, on the
west side OF Federal street, between
Samson street aud Marquette alley, ex-
tending back to Arch street, and three
or tour buildings on the east side Of
Federal etreet, were totally destroyed
II was thought al one time the whole
uprer psr. OF the city would be des-
troyei as the supply o. water WAS Ilml-
ted and a very high wind prevailed car
ryipg sparks in all directions, and
setting FIRE TO houses two or three
.ouares away, but with the united Ell
forts OF tie Pittsburgh AMI Allegheny
city fire departments, the flames were
brought under control about I o'clock
tbis evening. Over ore hundred houses
m all were destroyed, rendering many
antilles homeless. The loss cannot
now he estimated, hut II is thought 1t
will be about 1900. 900. The fire orgiua-
ted in Crpswell Il Burgwin's carpenter
shop it is supposed from fire crackers
having keen thrown 10 by boys playing
in the nelghtCrhOod.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-07-06
English Care of Horses.

A correspondent OF the New York
Commercial -AIrertiser tells how come
English grooms at Saratoga
are teaching the Yankees the care Of
horses
To-day l asked one OF these grooms
who has spent twenty"fonr years in the
stables of ROYALTY, what he had to say
OF cur Amarican way of taking care OF
horse.
Why, sir" said Re, you don't take
good care OF your horses; you think
YOU DO, but you don't"
Why" | asked. .
Because, when horse comes IN al
wet with perspiration, YOU let him stand
in the stable and dry with all the dirt on. t.
In England, we take the horse as he
comes from drive and sprinkle blood
warm water all over him, rom his head
10 his feet Then, we sCrspe him down
and blanket him, rubbing his legs and
face dry. Thus in an hour he is clean
and dry, and ready to take good feed.
while with your way he will stand and
swelter for hours, and finally dry, sticky
aad dirty. Our horses never founder,
and never take cold, We never use q
curry comb; you scratch your horses too
hard. The only care necessary is to have
the water not too cold then bathe
them instantly. while you are rubbing
their legs"
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-07-06
FRANCE.
Auo,hsrPerisian Crisis.

PARIS, June j.-Tbe political situa-
ton is serious. The Legitimists have
resolved to make An attempt to unscat
the present Ministry on an interpoIIa-
ton 10 regard TO the suspension OF
Il Tn;on, which comes before the As
sembly next Tuesday. They are uego-
tisting with the Left TO obtain lis sup
port. A counter coalition OF the Left
Centre with the Right Ccntre, 10 favor
Of NJ. Cassimer PIerres conditional
bill, is al-o proposed. There ia ground
tor the belief tha: Marshal
MacMahon has intimatei to the
Legitimists that he will not accept the
resignation OF the Ministry, even if it is
defeated, and it is reported that he will
send the message to the Assembly on
Tuesday.
A runner is current that Count De
Chamhord has been in Versailles sev-
eral dave.
The he Francias says, passports are
no longer required Of Americans, who
are placed on the same footing in ri-
respect as subjects oI countries adjacett
10 France.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-07-06
Raising Peaches.

Some time since there appeared IN
the REGISTER a communication by an
'Oll Man. asking why we cannot
have the fine peaches in such abundance
in this country, as we did forty years
ago. Two communications have been
printed in the REGISTER in response to
the above, Que from Marshall county
and the other from Rosne. The one
saii we cannot produce peaches now
tecause OF the borer, abd the prevalence
OF the borer is occssioned by the des-
truction OF the birds which are it's sue-
my; the other SAYS we eau raise
peaches if we follow mis- prescription ,
viz. Prune toe old trees ani dig around
them and iced well with old wood ash
es This treatment is Intended we be-
leye. to lestrow the borer. Will any
other farmer send for publication his
experiences Theoryis not wanted.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-07-06
INDIA Ma.
Ihe Evansville Races.

EVANSVILLE, July 4.-Tne third days
racing of the Evansville turf association
vas attended by several thousand peo-
pie.
TIE first race was won by Sam Hous-
ton: ,ime 2:363, 2:4O and 2.40. The
-econd best ras taken by Arlinton in
23S. q,
The second race for $500 free to all
pacers wss won bv Sucker State time
2:2S, 2334 and 234. Charley Evans
took the second beet in 2.3l3
The third race, Tor $500, for $50
class was won by Ella Wright in three
rs,ght heats in 2:45, 2:4l and 2,34.
Tne running race tor $500 was Won
bv Harry Tod1, Of Henderson, Ken
lucky; time l:4Sl.
The Fourth was observed by e parade
and dinner o. the fire department, with
a few speeches. No casualties reported