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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-22
CFop Statistics.

In . recent number of the Galary Mr..
Alexande, Delmar narrates how. while
chief Of the Bureau Of Statistics. a bribe of
So, 900 was offered him for the official esti-
mate Of tire cotton crop Of the season then
pending. Mr.. Delmar goes on 70 relate
that, though the bribs was rejected BY him
with silent contempt, yet, by the treachery
of a subordinate official, the coveted esti-
mate was obtained by the New York ring.
The cunning members Of the ring. that seek
to make of the Cotton Exchange gambling
hell. have not been Glow to make shrewd
use of Efr. Delmar's mazazine article for
their own behoof and benefit. They have
accused the Agricultural Bureau Of com
plicity with 3 ring in New York, and OF
fashionine its reports to bull the market
They thus adroitly insinuats that the crop
il underestimsted, and with having dis
seminated that. proceed to bear the mar
ket. in happy anticipation Of the time when
events will disproys their assertions and fill
their pockets.
The New York Sun has an elaborate AZ
ticle, in which it attempts to prove that the
crop Of 1915 can not possibly fall short
of $500, 900 bales. The Financial Chronicle
Of Friday estimates the crop at 4.s00. 900
bales.
The prevailing opinion here seems to in
cline to the estimate Of she Chronicle. But
as the SuN debars the Southern merchants
and planters from credence, on the ground
that their interests lead them to make
false statements. it is to be inferred that
the people here must keep silent. and be-
lieye just what the San may tell theue
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-22
&museMeuts.

Mrs y. T. Bowers made her appearance
at the Varieties Theatre last night as julia
in the "Hunchback," supported by Mr.. j. G.
McCollom and an unexceptionably good
cast. including Mr.. Thorne, Mr.. Harry
Cotton and Miss Laura Den. The play and
the actress are so we'll known to the public
that the performance calls for no special
comment. Mrs. Bowers il of severe school
of legitimate acting-the old and polished
style-but she is at all times acceptable, and
but for . peculiar mannerism and an in
tonation sometimes harsh, would be at all
times pleasing. Time has wrought nothing
against her appearance or yigor, and her
wardrobe is sich and magnificent. Tonight
she will play Mary Stuart. in the dne his
torical play of that name.
At the St. Charles Theatre Me ffS.
Chanfrau made his second appearance last
night as Hi, in his great drama called
"kit, ,he Arkansas Traveller" He is an
actor magnetic in his influence over az au-
dience. and every point he makes tells won
derfully. The play ia sensational in its
situations, and rot Of great literary merit,
but it has always been popular one. 1t is
well played at the St. Charles. The two
sponges, the Eojor and the Js,gge, whose
counterparts can be found about any lunch
house, are faithfully pictured by Mr.. 2. E.
Sullivan and Mr.. C. B. Hawkins. No other
characters in the play are so clearly drawn,
but al are well rendered. During his en-
gsgement Mr.. Chaufrau will produce his
delightful "Sam" and the "Octoroon." Busi-
nsss has wonderfully improved at this
house.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-22
Two Noted Citizens Doado

On Saturday s 20 Of the oldest members
of tho New Orleans bar passed away-Louis
Janin. aged seventy-two, and Adolphe Ma
zureau. aged seventy. For nearly half .
century they have been members Of the
bar. The former was born in France but
came to this country in HE youth. The
latter was born in this city, and was the SOD
most famous lawyers Of the a'cien regime.
The former was. IN his day. tho best real
estate lawyer in the country. The latter
vas better known as q careful. hard work.
ing notary than as an active practitioner.
As mark Of respect to the memory of the
deceased, most OF the parish courts ad-
jonrned yesterday.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-22
FOREIGN.
Ven Arnim,s Panic slxnens.

I Ven Afnim'0 Pan1skmeAS-
BEaLIN, December 2l.-Von AruiEa wal
acquitted on all points excePtsOf oaense
against public order in handlNg thirteen
| Els sentence Is imprisonment, as before
reported. and payment of costs. He may
rstain bis Ofacial dignities and title. open
the expiration of his imprisonment he goes
to Naly for his health. Both par1es will
appeal.
Reinf6Reemcnfs for Cubas
M@sE,D. December 2l.-Seven huadred
troops embarked for Cuba on the fifteenth
instant
Prosecution Dsssnissed.
PARIe, December 2l.-The pr osecutiors of
the Bonapartist committee for an appea. to
the people was dismissed.
Survivors ~ the EapWn,
HONG EoaG. December q. The captaire
with several Of the crew and passengers on
the Japan, have arrived here.
The following have not been heard from=
X. III. Tindell, cabin passenger: Surgeon
Gale. severaFof the crew. and 100 Chinese.
The fire occurred when $50 miles from here.
The mails were lost.
n Earlise Suceess>
LONDON. December 2l.-A special to the
Standard repo-ts the total defeat of the
Republicans under General Lopez Dom in
guez. in Catalonia, by the Carlis,s.
Frozen.
BERLIN, December 2l.-The river Eaer
and canals in Schleswie Holsteir ase
closed by ice.
QUEENSTOWN. December 21.-The CT : OF
London, hence December III, returned dis
abled. The Cuba takes her mail. The CITY
ct London broke her cylinder head foar
days out
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-22
WASHINGTON.
The Levee Question.

WASHINGTON, December 2l-The Missi5-
sippi delegation in the interest of levees,
consisting of Judge Jeffries. Colonel Hay
craft and Colonel Bruce, federal Senator
elect visited the President today. These
gentlemen had previously visited the com.
mission upon levees. The President favored
general system Of levees, as partial sys-
TENS. while protecting one portion, damaged
another, and that to make the system ef-
tecfual there must be concert.
The committee speak highly Of the Presi-
dents knowledge Of what is requisite to
save the alluvial lands bordering ON the
Mississippi. its tributaries and its outlets.
Haycratt and Bruce leave tonight, and
Jeffries will remain.
The commission Of engineers upon levees
are not entirely in accord. The civilian
members favor that their report should con-
tain recommendation: the army engineers
doubt their right to make suggestions or
recommendations to Congress, and propose
dreary array of science.
Supreme Court.
County of Chambers va. Clews ct al
From the District Court of Alabama. This
was the case of county bonds issued to q
when the proper officers have certified, their
certificate is conclusive in favor of the
holder of the bonds. The decision below is
affirmed.
Proclamation from the President.
A Presidential proclamation, dated TO-
day, commands all disOrderly persons in
Warren county, Mississippi, and Vicksburg
to return to their homes and abstain from
forcible resistance to the law, and submit
themselves to the lawful authority of that
county and State.
Alabama C0ntesting Congressmen.
The House Elections Committee decided
in favor of Snyder. from the second Ala
bama district
Lewis E. Parsons, as district Judge of
Alabama, vice Busted, resigned.
Republicaa senators In Caucus.
The Republican Senators held caucus
this afternoon at the solicitation OF the
Southern Republican Senators and Repre-
eentatives, at which the condition of the
South was considered. The Senators from
the South advocated the sending of troops
to several of the States of that section.
They feared that the Republican party was
hopelessly dead unless decisive steps were
taken during the present session to put
down the turbulent whites
The Northern Senators did not indorse
the proposition, and some of them openly
expressed themselves against further inter
ference with the affairs Of the South, saying
they had lost many votes in the North by it.
Senator Lewis, of Virginia, declared the
Republican party had lost power in the
South because of the bad character of many
of its would be leaders and the advocacy of
the civil nights bill, which he considers
most iniquitous measure.
. The majority evidently agreed with him,
as, before vote was taken, many Senators
left the room, and Senator Morton. who was
relied upon by the extreme Republicans. did
not cone to their relief
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-22
The Speakefship.

. Tie time for the assembling Of the Lesis
iature being near at hand, speculation is
rife as to tbs probable choice of Speaker.
Tho North Louisiana journal demands
that the honor be conferred upon q repre-
sentative from that portion of the State.
The representative Of Tensas, Hon. James
S. Matthews, is mentioned as one who is
deserving OF che honor.
Mr.. Matthews has served in the Legisia.
ture for six years. During that time he
has 60 conducted himself as to gain the
respect even Of his political opponents.
His bitterest political foe can neither inn
pugn his honesty nor deny his ability.
Should the honor be accorded North
Louisiana and the Hon. Mr.. Matthews be
chosen, we do not hesitate to cay that the
Speakership Wi! be we'll and faithfully
administered.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-22
Sosne TeleEsapAie Studies

some of the facts and figures respecting
telegraphic construction are worth studys
ing. They sharpen ones mathematics and
whet ones appetite for handful of shares.
hers is sample Of these interesting Sta.
Mr. G. M. s.ebbins, formerly president of
the old Missouri and Western Telegraph
Company, whose line ran from St. Louis up
the Missouri river to st. Joseph, started to
build the extension from Brownsville, Ne
braska, to Salt Lake, known as the Pacific
Telegraph. He built the first part
Of it at about cost of $50 q mile,
A construction ring was then formed to
build the remainder. and they made it cost
three times as much, or $l47 900 for the
HOO miles. They then organized q com.
pany with 100000 capital oAfterward
this company was consolidated with the
Western Union Telegraph Company ON tho
basis of two shares Of Western Union stock
for one share of Pacific, or $2,0OOOOO.
On each of these shares there was subses
quently issued in wstered stock another
share, making the capital $4,O0O.0 900, and
later another share. making the capita
&6,0OO,0OO The real cost. was $75,OOO:
the cost to the company $l47,0 900. This
investment is now represented by 6,OO0,.
600 of stock, worth at current quotations
about $5,0OO,00O. The Pacific Telegraph
Company received subsidy from the
xOVoEuucut OA VfV,VUU u year 1Oc ten
years, or s4O0, ,0O0-over five times the whole
real cost. Now that Congress is investi.
eating the subsidy business, it should exc
pose the secrets of watering telegraph
stock, and show the people of the country
how colossal fortunes are acquired.
1t will be remembered that the Pacific
Telegraph Company received subsidy
from the government of 100000 . year
for ten years, amounting in all to $4oO,OOO,
which is more than FIVE times the whole
cost of the limo. This is the way telegraphs
are built, and these facts chow plainly
enough why the telegraph monopoly so
strenuously contests every privilege it holds
against any and every rival. Now, that
Congress- is investigating the subsidy bust.
ness it should probe this telegraphio car.
buncle and let some of the matter out. 1t
would be interesting to know how colossal
fortunes are made in q few months out of
next to nothing. and why there is such in.
tense opposition to the government owner.
ship Of the telegraph line~-New Yort;
fyr0Dkir.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-22
OouseStIc Marketa.

new SoRx December 2l-The Posts financial ar.
tce says All sales OF gold have been at III OIL s.
On gold loans the opening rate was fiat. and rates
snce have been p cent for carrying, and fiat.
Foreign exchange is firm, with 81 84Aa4 s5 and
S4 S9a4 a. 80 as working rates for prime bankers
sterling nominal rates being 50 a5e and o. 901a
respectively; Call loans are quoted al u to ~ p
cent, the ruling rate being y cent. Prime mer
cantile paper is quoted at 6a7a p cent and prime
single named at 81 as = cent, with miscellaneous
names ran ging from to 81 y cent; gold paper il
quoted a, 1d8 p cent
The currency movement continues IN favor Of
the New York banks, SO far as the West is con
cerned. The shipments to the South are diminish
ing. As to the gold movement, it is past finding
out There was, during the six days which last
Saturdays bank statement covered, about
S5, ,70s 900 in gold taken out Of the banks. and 81
lowing that all that the treasury paid out went
into the banks, about 81, 500 900 put into them
and yet the hank statement showed loss Of only
about e60o 900 golA
The stock naxket has been Severish and un
settled, the devel0Dments ON Saturday, Ant
another suspsasion today having induced sales
Prices opened t0h below sasmday's elesDs. sx
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-22
Sisterly Jeal0usies.

A london letter 10 the Philadelphia
Telegraph has the following reference to q.
concert singer we'll known here:
Madame Carlotta Patti is a most accom-
plished singer, but her lameness has
kept her from the stage, where
Adelina Patti has won such showers Of
laurels during the past few years. One
night this week she was announced to
sing at q grand concert in Birminghan~
Soon after the concert had commenced the
melancholy manager came forward and
begged the indulgence of the audience,
az Madame Carlotta would no. Appeass
She had arrived in good time, but finds
ing that the placaris and a1vertises
lDents had called her s'the sister of
Adelina Patti" she positively refused
to sing at all: She had been in Biro
nngham eleven years previously, and was
too we'll known to require putting as the
sister of her sister, and was indignant at
the insult to her own personal fame Tho
manager further stated that the pianist
had gone off also to argue with her and to
try to induce her to return. but when the
apology was made she was fifty miles away.
and the concert collapsed, and much Of the
money taken WAS returned.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-22
eeelnS from TensaS.

A stranger named James Pinson died At
the Terrill House in st. Joseph, Tuesda Y
night, after short illness. He leaves a
family in New Orleans. We hear The
vounS men Of tho town showed him every
attention, and DR.. Sachse attended him
with unrenitting care and skill, but his
disease was beyond the art of man.
On Friday night last, as five colored men
from the Island were crossing Lake Bruen
in leaky fat, it sunk with them, and three
Of the mec were drowned. The names OF
the drowned men were Armstesd Butter,
AIeck Pendleton and John Marshall Cor
oner Dixon held an inquest over the bodies
and the jury returned verdict in accord
ance with the facts as above stated.-North
Louisiana Journal
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-22

EXTENSIVE CATALOGUE FURNITURE SALE
THIS DAr.-Messrs. Nash Il Hodgson. auc.
uoneers. begin at half past ten o'clock this
morning. to sell at public auction the large.
elegant and varied stock Of new furniture
contained in the beautiful warerooms of
Joseph Il. Hubbard, on the corner Of
Rampant and Perdido streets. The fur
niture il very handsome. direct from the
factory. and is TO be sold without limit or
reserve on account of retiring from business.
Parties in search Of good furniture and at
low prices, should attend the saieo See the
advertisement.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-22
The RetuYning Board.

This body assembled yesterday shortly
after eleven o'clock. All the members
were present The minutes Of Saturday
were read and approved.
Mr.. Zacharie. Of Democratic counsel,
moved reconsideration of the decision
made by the board IN the Natchitoches
contest. He said he asked this in order
to show that parties who are said to have
signed the afidavi1s in regard to polls four
and five in that parish have no real exis-
tence there. He proposed to brin. Repub-
licans to prove this, and named Mr.. Pier
son. the Representative elect. as one Of
them.
I'VE will here remark tina: We saw Mr..
Pierson shortly after Mr.. Eachar;e had
made this declaration, and questioned him
as to his knowledge Of the parties signing
the affidavits. He said he knew two Of
them. but the others he did hot know. We
then asked him if it were not possible that
they might reside in those precincts and he
did not know them. He said yes. that was
very possible. He was quite certain there
might be thousand persons residing in that
particular district that he did not know.l
President Wells objected to sending for
persons, but told Mr.. Zacharie that be
might have written Testimony prepared.
Mr.. Anderson referred to the printed re.
ports in the Times and Pcayune of eau.
Gus held in his rooms, and said there was
not a word of truth in thenI. He further
said that several Of the gentlemen named
as being in attendance st that caucus had
never been in his rooms 20 his knowledge.
The board then went into executive ses.
sion and remained until six O'Clock, during
which time the contests in the parishes Of
yermilion. Vernon, jackson. st. Tammany
and Sabine were decided. and the eeturns
ordered to be compiled.
The returns Of over forty parishes are
now compiled. and will shortly be promul'
gated.
The board adjourned to meet this morn
ing at eleven O'Clock.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-22

Tic present chilling weather makes 1t
necessary to think of laying in stores of
coal for house warming. and it II remem.
beyed that Nj. John D. Maclin. No. 81
Carendeles street. il amply prepared to
supply families with Pittsburs, anthracite
and came! coal, ready for family use. and
delivered at the lowest market rates. In
addition 60 his main Office on Carondelef.
Mr.. Macliu has branch Office connected
with his depot at the head of Second street,
for Sho especial convenience Of the residents
OF the Fourth District.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-22

We have received an invitation 70 attend
tho sixth annual ball Of the Third United
States Infantry Band, which is 70 take
place at jackson Barracks on Friday oven
ing, che twenty fifth instant. In can be
safely said that che music will be delight
ful, and much pleasure 10 anticipated at
the Christmas military bali
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-22

Let every one buv a ticket on Christmas
Let every one buy a ticket on Christmas
Let every one buy ticket on Christmas
For the $4,000 prize
For the $4,000 prize
For the $4,000 prize
For the 100000 prize
In the Louisiana State Lottery.
In the Louisiana State Lottery.
In the Louisiana State Lottery.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-22
NEW YORK.
Suit A0ainst Tweed,

NH1e 1h831noe "CCUA
new YORK, December GA new civil
suit has been commenced against Tweed, in
which Edward Mariner joined on the part
of the CITY, to recover from both $50, 200,
alleged to have been fraudulently charged
By Mariner.
Snow and Hail.
Four inches of snow b as fallen. followed
by hail and sleet, which broke the telegraph.
A heavy gale prevails from the northwest.
Tho Ore W1eA Boy.
The coroner 6nds NO resemblance in the
drowned boy to Ross.
Expelled ffo0 he 9eoek Rxeba1ge.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-22
ra~deess Conflrn~tisn.

The Washington correspondent OF the
New York Hcrold of the seventeenth says:
Although Che nomination Of Pardee as
United States District Judge for Louisiana
has been warmly commended it is under
stood that Senator West, who was not con-
suited in TIE selection, will oppose the con-
trmation, and, in accordance with the usual
courtesy observed among Senators, the op-
position of Mr.. West may deprive Louisiana
of a district judge for some time. The bar
of New Orleans complain that the law bust
ness of that city has long been obstructed
by the absence of Judge Durell, and the
confirmation of his successor ia desired on
all sides. Mr.. +. 6. Billings, of New Orleans,
who expected the appointment, arrived here
to day, and will Join in the opposition to the
confirmation Of Pardee.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-22

Hon. John b. Rice, member Of Congress
for the First District Of Illinois, and for.
merly mayor Of Chicago, died in NorforA,
Virginia, last Thursday.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-22

Tie several district oourts adjourned
almost immedtately ost of respect to thee
memory of Msssrs. Louis Janin and AdOphep
MaZsroau, two old and esteemed members
] OF tho bar, who died ON Saturday last.
SuDez8or DistY1Ue Csurs.
S0u5hern and Atlantis Telegraph Como
psny 70: New Orleans. Mobile and Texass
Railroad -Pfaintif' claims the
right tc-erect q line along the track of thes
defendants road by paying such damages.
as may be caused. The jury gave . verdict.
for defendant, allowing dansges of u.
Joseph Chellet vs.: Board Of Metropolitan
Police Commissioners sues for
1854 Il. the difference in the pay Of pas
trolman end corperal during the time from
the eighteenth o. November. 1870. TO thes
twenty third of March. 1879
He was appointed a corporal on the nines
teenth of October, 1868. ana on the eight,
eenth OF November, 1870. red aced to patrol.
man without cause. He WAS discharged
without cause on thetwenty-tAird of March.
1874, and cEsims that he has served, under
his commission as corporal, a0d under the
bond and security given as such, all thee
time,
Superior Urd1uinaI Csurt.
STATE We. Nelson 1everain nd Gustave
Observation-Disclosures of Patrolman A. De.
maselier, on Roman street, on the twelfth
of August, lsc3. Case continued, until De-
cember %,
State vs.. X. 3. alias Kinch Malone and
Patrick Jones-Burglery. etc. Motion for
new trial refused.
The accused having made affidavit that
5. Gall, one of the depcty sherffs, willfullr
neglected to Subpoena . witness, the court
will Investigate the matter on Wednesday.
State Vs. John Martin.-Rape. Jury en-.
paneled, case proceeded with, reoess taken.
nOlle pfOsequi entered by the acting Attors
ney General, and prisoner remanded to be
indicted for incest
Flrst District Court.
A sew informationa fled and court aS.
;Ourned.
Second District Court.
SUGGESTIONS Of John A. X. Perkins, Mrs,
E. Gardner. aimee Vivant, widow ps
Leandre G. Cheval, opened.
Jeannie Eame and Laura Marie Rousel1os
ask to be emancipated.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-22

Grand catalogue sale Vt elegant house
hold furniture this day. See Nash &
HOd gson's advertisement.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-22

GGrand catalogue sale of elegant house
hold furniture this day. See Nash e.
Hod gson's advertisement.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-22

Grand catalogue sale of elegant house.
hold furniture this day. Sec Naeh &
Hodsson's advertisement
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-22

Hot lemonade 10 ono of the best remedies
known for cold, 4 taken in proper spirit
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-22

Elihu burritt has formed . class Of young
ladies at New Britain, Conneeticut, for tho
study Of Sanscrit.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-22
EQR RENT.
FOR SALE.

NOR SALE At 4 DARGAlN.-THEE ENTIRR
r furniture of cottage house situated in good
neighborhoOd The house contains six rooms. gas,
etc. No lease; rent $2S. The furniture is In good
order and isNny sold on account OF Ill health OF
che owner. No clearinghouse keeper need apply,
and only private parties who wish to purchase at
. reasonable price and for use. Addyeso HOUSE
KEEPER, Republican office. deli
COR SAl.E..-A LARGE LOT OF YAWLS.
r different sizes, Anchors Chains. Blocks. ETC..
jov Ger cash. Apply to
Hnited States Naval alton, Algiers
Or address POstotiice Boz 2729, New Orleans
no2i ln cod