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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-24
The Opera House.

To morrow at the matinee. the beautiful
fairy opera Lies Amours du Dia5le," will
be produced. Saturday evening, Verdis
grand opera, "Le Trouvere" will be per-
formed. Sunday evening, the five act vau-
deville, lie Chapeau de Pille d1talie' will
be performed for the first time this season.
Monday evening occurs the benefit of Mons.
Cassagne. the assistant-controller OF the
opera. Mr.. Cassagne is resident OF this
city and has host of friends. In fulfilling
the arduous duties of his position he is ever
the same quiet gentlemen, urbane and ac-
commodating. Upon him divolves much Of
the outside work, which must necessarily
accrue, in order to make the opera season
success. We confidently appeal to the
people of New Orleans to accord him .
rousing benefit. 1t is announced that
Thomas grand opera, Hamlet" is in
preparation, and it is further stated that it
will be produced on the occasion Of Mons.
CanOnge's benefit.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-24
Mobile and Texas Railroad.

The eastern branch of this line is, fortu.
nately, but little injured by the floods.
Travel is uninterrupted, passenger train
leaving here daily at s A. NJ, as usual.
Through connections are made on time, and
Pullman palace sleeping cars accompany
every train. The break at Pearl river, on
account of the damage to the bridge, will
be but temporary. Workmen and material
have already been sent to the spot, and in
a couple of days or so the bridge will be Is
staunch as ever. In fhe meantime, passen-
gers and baggage are transferred BY boat
from one train to another, and there il NO
delay nor interruption to travel.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-24

The sheriff sells this day, at IL NJ, at the
Old Auctioneer's Exchange, on Royal
street, one of the finest improved squares
on st. Charles street, nearly opposite the
Burthe mansion. 1t is of large front and
depth, has neat dwelling, is well and
prettily fenced and is arranged and well kept
as choice garden with many rare fruits and
flowers. The square of ground is composed
of thirty lots and is bounded by st. Charles,
Late Nayades. Webster, BENJAMIN and
Henry Clay avenue. See sheriff's notice.
This property viii be sold on twelve
months credit for all the purchase money
except about e3oo.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-24
Theatrical Benefits for the Sufferers

| 1t is with pleasure that we record thf
open-handed generosity of actors, manager:
and amateurs in the present time OF need
when SO many of our feliow-citizens are
| suffering from crevasse disaster. There ID
| NO reason why manager should be called
| upon to give of his substance for charity
| more than others of equal means, or why
artitss should be expected to contribute
their time and talents, which to them is
money. But when as now Mr.. David Bid
well, Of the Academy, gives to the mayor,
for the distressed ones in the country par
ishes, the free use OF his theatre, and the
time of those in his service foS clear ben
etis performance, and when too, as now, the
Shakespeare Association offer the use of the
Globe Theatre for any and all such per
formances, their conduct deserves from all
thankful recognition and word of praise.
From the correspondence published in
another column it will be seen that under
the direction of a committee named by
Mayor Wilt, the entertainment offered hy
Mr.. Bidwen will be given at the Academy
on Monday evening next. The entire pro-
ceeds will be turned over to the Mayor, and
if the amusementseekers respond as gem
erously as they are won't to do for the bene-
fits of stars who carry our money away
from us to spend else where, a large sum
will be realized.
The Variety Dramatic Club also tender
their services for the same purpose, and the
entertainment by that club will be given on
Saturday evening, May 2.
The Shakespeare Club, never backward
in good deeds for worthy cause, will, too,
give benefit performance for the relief of
those suffering from the overflow, and for
that purpose the Mayor has named Friday.
evening, May l, as the time when il is to
take place.
The last two entertainments mentioned
will probably be given at the Globe The
atre.
There are other managers, Clubs and as
sociations to hear from, and we have no
doubt they will come forward as cheerfully
in good time.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-24
Grant Parish.
COLFAX, April l., lS7

COLFAx, April L., 1874.
Pursuant to public. notice, the Republi-
cans of the parish of Grant held mass
meeting at the courthouse, in the town of
Colfax, on the seventeenth instant, for the
purpose of reorganizing the party and elect
ing parish executive committee, when the
following persons were chosen to serve for
the ensuing year: Tom johnson. president;
William Ward, Lorenzo Smith and K. C.
Register, vice presidents; Harry Hall, treas
urer; Charles Thomas, secretary: Anthony
johnson, assistant secretary; Martin Johns,
sergeant alarms, and Asa Allen, assistant
sergeant-atarms.
Some speeches were made and the meet
ing adjourned after the passage of the sub
joined resolution:
Reso!red, That we, the Republicans of
the parish of Grant, renew our pledges of
loyalty to the government and teaity to the
great national Republican party of the
Union. and solemnly promise in the future,
as IN the past, to stand by and support the
regular nominees of the party.
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WHOLE NUMBER 2l64.

rogated with regard to rumor prevalent
tor some days past that he was to be ap-
pointed to the vacant iudgeship in the
Court of Claims, but from his response it
appears that the office has not yet been
rendered him.
Inc Secretary contemplates an absence
from the city for the benefit of his health.
which is somewhat impaired by close atten-
tlon 70 official business. RumOrs continue
TO prevail OF his retiring from the Cabinet,
DMt they can not be traced directly to an
oinciai source. Members of Congress of
both parties, however, confidently saw thew
nave no doubt he will retire, and that this
IS mere question of time.
In this connection, the same party assert
it is not improbable foreign mission win
be rendered him, as there will soon be two
vaoancies-0ne at Berlin and ths other at
Vienna. ~
In view of the reported probable resigna-
tion of Judge Richardson, several Senators
have openly declared that whoever NAV be
appointed as his successor, will undergo
the closest scrutiny by the Senate.
The Relief Act Signed.
The bill relieving the destitute from the
overflow was signed to-day.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-24
The st. James Sentinel of the twenty
second instant, furnishes the following:

| The st. James Sentinel Of the twenty
second instant, furnishes the following:
The water from the Bonnet Care and
| Baton Rouge crevasses has overt1Owed the
| Grand Point settleme MT in this parish, and
many people have been forced to leave Their
| homes and seek protection in other locali
| ties. At least three-fOurths of the tobacco
crop, the only source of revenue to the
Grand Point people, will be entirely ruined.
They deserve the sympathy of the entire
community, and we hope all necessary aid
will be extended in their behalf
We were shown dispatch last evening,
by Past Grand Langworth, Of Louisiana
Lodge, from F. c. Davis, Grand Master OF
the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows of Mas
sachusetts, to f. w. Delesdernier, Grand
Secretary of the Grand Lodge OF Louis
lana, asking if any assistance was required
by members of the order in Louisiana in
consequence of the flood. An appropriate
reply has been returned.
We are informed BY Captain r. w. Mul
len, collector of the Teche district, that all
the plantations on the east bank of the
Bayou Teche, from Point Pleasant, T. B.
Lyons place, to Oxford plantation, owned
by Mr. Pringle, are more or less under wa
ter. DR.. Sanders plantation, below Patter-
sonville, is under water to the extent of
: hundred acres. Walkers plantation, be-
low, is almost entirely abandoned. The
larger portion of Governor Bakers place is
largely. under water. Foos and Barnett's
place is largely under water, and the hands
are building levees to save that portion of
the crop not inundated. Bronson's place and
Shaetfer's, at Irish Bend. are being leyeed,
and, with dredging machines, which they
are now in the city to purchase, they will sue
ceed in saving the largest portion OF their
crops.
Mr.. Pringle has under cultivation, under
charge of L. J. Foster 700 acres, plant and
stubble, which he has virtually abandoned.
Nine. Porter's plantation, also under Eos.
ter's management, will not suffer so much.
adjoining the former. Mr.. Foster,
his cane for the present, has
planting several hundred acres
on the west side of the bayou with corn.
Should there be a speedy fall OF water the
planters of st. Mary will escape with com
paratively small losses.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-24
Death of Representative Blackstone.

The following sad intelligence is from
the Mansfield Reporter, of the eigh teenth
instant:
We learn from the Natchitoches RepmbH-
can that Honorable NJ. 2. Blackstone, a
member of the Legislature from Natchito-
ches parish, was accidentally killed by a
Mr.. Vannier, in that place, on the eleven tn
instant. Mr.. Vannier was acquitted upon
the charge of murder, but was bound over
to await trial upon the charge OF carrying
concealed weapons.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-24

SHERIFF'5 SALES AT TWELVE MONTHS
CREDIT OF IMPROVED REAL EsrATE.-We
are requested to call public attention
to the sales at auction to be made
this day, at noon, at the Merchants and
Auctioneers' Exchange, Royal street, by
the sheriff Of the parish OF Orleans, at
twelve months credit. Said sales comp rise:
l. A square Of ground, together with all
the buildings and improvements there on,
situated in the Sixth District of this city,
bounded by Nayades, Webster, Benjamin
streets and Henry Clay avenue.
2. And twelve lots of ground, with all the
buildings and Improvements thereon, stu
ated in the Fifth District of this city, on
Monroe; Franklin, Socrates and Pto lemy
streets.
For full particulars and terms see adver-
tisements.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-24
MISCELLANEOUS.
The National Gnrnes.


BALTIMORE, April 23.-The first cham
pionship game of base ball here. this sea-
son, was played yesterday afternoon, be-
tween the Philadelphia and Lord Baltimore
clubs, and resulted in q score of thirteen to
nothing in favor of the Philadelphias.
Weather clear and cool.
A H0rrid Mania for Crime.
BosroN, April 23.-A fifteen year old boy !,
who was recently pardOned from the re-
form school for mutilating children, has
been arrested for murder, and terribly
mutilating another child.
For Liverpool.
PHILADELPHIA, April 23.-The Ohio sailed
for Liverpool with forty three saloon pas
sengers. Her cargo includes q 900 bushels
of wheat, $500 barrels of -four and 46O bales
of cotton.
A New Railroad Strike.
CINCINNATI, April 23.-The railroad en-
ployes on the Louisville short line struck
today. The strike, it is said, was caused
by the company being behind in the paw
ment of salaries. Rumors are current that
the strikers are letting the water out of the
tanks and tearing up the track.
Strange Disappearance.
MEMPHIS, April 90. - Henry Sullivan
Worth, young clerk forJ f. Frank & Co..
disappeared Monday evening, and notwith,
SLdDuluS every c4erClOn las been made bY
bis friends and relatives, nothing whatever
bas been heard of him since. He was to
have been married to day to an estirnable
LADY. since his parents are wealthy, and
since he had money to his credit in tho
firms hands and was never known to drink,
no possible reason can be assigned why he
should have desired to elude his friends,
and they are confident he has been fOully
dealt with. One thousand dollars reward
has been offered for his body, dead or alive.
Murdered for a Quarrel.
A dispatch from Duvalrs Bluff states that
Colonel John D. Coffee, formerly of this
city. was shot and killed yesterday, at his
plantation near there, by Dick Taylor, in a
difficulty about attacking his stock. Coffee
leaves wife and three children.
Railroad Under Water.
Parties who came over ON the Memphis
and Little Rock railroad to-day state that
the water covers the track for several hun
dred yards, in some places nearly . foot.
with . strong current sweeping over jt. A
(c0xruUED On SOUKTH pA0R,l
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-24
SUCCESSION NOTICES.

Succession of Caleb Wilmington.
CECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR TIE PARISH
- of Orleans, No. IS 9l9.-Notice is hereby gwen
to the creditors OF This estate aud to all
other persons herein Interested to show cause
witbla ten days from the present notification, il
any they have or can, WHY the account presented
by the administrator of this estate should not be
bomologated and approved and the funds dstrib-
Uted in accordance Herewith.
BY order of the Court.
ap2, % my2 FRANK PACE JR Clerk
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-24
GERMAN PROTESTANT ORPHAN ASYLUM
Sunday and Monday, April rs and 81.
AT THE FAIR GROUNDS


The festival will be inaugurated by a GRAND
O'Clock
The formal opening will take place at one O'Clock
precisely in the great Exhibition building. The
programme consists of Operatic selections by a
double orchestra; orations in English and German
by Messrs CHARLES F. BUCK and 3. HAESCHKE z;
songs by the German Glee Club etc.
A Series Of Popular Plays and Games,
under the leadership of Mr. LOUIS STEIN, will
commence at three o'clock, consisting Of running
races for boys and girls; rooster in The pot; sack
race mixing shoes; water railroad; sausage snap
ping; wheelbarrow race, blindfolded; rope jumping;
football playing; the greasy pig etc. Other amuse-
ments in abundance.
An extensive and well provided restaurant, 10.
Gated in the Exhibition bhilding next to the race
stand. will be under the charge of the
LADIES' AID ASSOCIATION,
where all the delicacies of the season can be had
at the lowest city prices.
Two large orchsstras are engaged, and dancing
on the platform, well as in the main building
will be Kept up until eleven o'clock in the evening
The grounds will be brilliantly illuminated and
strict order maintained. The several bars are under
the charge of well known citizens members of
the association.
On Monday, April ~,
the programme of the first day, except the opening
ceremonies, will be repeated.
The friends Of the little orphans and the public
IN general cordially invited.
TICKETS, FIFTY CENTS Children free
F. DELBONDIO, President.
Gaoa6E STRoMEyRR. Secretary. ap23 At
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COURT RECORD.
THURSDAY. APRIL %, 1874.
Supreme Court,

Supreme Court.
REHEARING GRANTED.
No. 50i4. Thomas H. J. Rob,nson va.
Levin P. Smith.
REHEARING REFUSED.
No. 1885, Succession of Thomas Hale.
Superior District Court.
Assistant Attorney General Dibble filed
about dozen tax suits, among them three
against Edward Booth, for non-payment of
real and personal, capital and license taxes.
Crescent City Gaslight COMPANY Va. New
Orleans Gaslight Company.-New trial an.
piled for.
State ex rel. w. W. Howe ct ais. Va.
Charles Clinton.-Rule for contempt against
the Auditor discharged.
State VS.. Charles Clinton ct al.-Contin.
ued till tweRtyeighth instant.
Superior Criminal Court.
State VS.. Eugene Servico.-Carrying con-
cealed weapon. Plea of not guilty.
State VS.. Henry Smidler.-Informatio
fled tor grand larceny.
State VS.. Pat Murphy.-False imprison-
ment. Jury out
Jury out.
First District Court.
PLEADED NOT GUILTY.
Larceny.-John Robertson, Bourbon Har.
ris.
Assault and battery. Susan Collins
Emma Mitchell, Oscar Williams, Betsy
johnson.
NOLLE FROSEQUI ENTERED.
State VS.. Albert Drausin.
VERDICT.
State vs. Frank Paul.-Larceny. Guilty.
TRANSFERRED.
State vs.. Sarah Jones.-Larceny. After
the jury was impaneled, the evidence dis
closed that. the Offense charged was grand
larceny, and the case was transferred to
the Superior Criminal Court.
Second District Court.
Successions of Pasauale Lafrans, Baptiste
Riesterer, w. w. MCCARTHY and Manuel
Harris opened.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-24
CONSTABLES SALES,

Jack Brown VS.. Louisiana Roofing. Build.
ing and Paving pany-First Justice Court
for the parish of Orleans No. 2032.
DY VIRTUE OF WRIT OF FIERI FACIAs TO
- me directed by. the Hon. w. T. Houston,
First Justice of the Peace in and for the parish of
Orleans, will proceed sell at public auction on
FRIDAY, April "a, 1874, at twelve o'clock M, on
Common street, between Franklin and Basin
streets, the following described property to wit
ONE LOT OF PLASTIC SLATE. for roofing.
Seized in the above entitled suit
Terms-Cash on the spot.
apli 10 "a JOHN HURLEY Constable
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-24

Nothing said an impatient husband,
reminds me so much of Balaam and his
ass as two women stopping in church
and obstructing The way to indulge in
their everlasting talk" "But you forget,
my dear" returned the wife. meekly, "that
it was the angel who stopped tho way and
Balaam and his - who complained Of t. ,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-24

CECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
~ OF Orleans, No. 35,277--Notice is hereby given
to the creditors of this estate and to all other per
Sons heyein interested, to show cause within ten
days from the present notification, if any they have
or can. why the account presented bv the admin
istrator of this estate should not be homOlogated
and approved and the funds distributed in accord
ance Herewith.
By order of the Court.
ap22 26 30- FRANK PACE JR Clerk
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Succession of can Toulandou, Jr.

GECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
~ of Orleans No. So l26.-Notice is hereby given
to the creditors of this estate and to all other per-
sons herein interested, to show cause, withiH ten
days from the present notification. if any they
have or can. why the account presented By the
administrator of this estate should not be
homologated and approved, and the funds distrib-
uted in accordance herewith.
By order of the Court.
apis l9 24s FRANK PACE JR Clerk.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-24
The Temperature.

The thermometer at Louis Frigerios, No.
50 Charsres street, on April %, stood as
follows: At 8 A. NJ, go; at P. NJ, $40;
at 6 P. NJ, 7so. Lowest point during the
night of April %, 66o. Rain during the
night OF April %, six -tenths of an inch.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-24

The growth of the Episcopal Church in
Colorado will authorize its admission as
diocese by the coming general convention,
to be held in October next. There are now
thirteen churches building in the Territory,
with fair prospect of having several more
built during the spring and summer.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-24
The Contested Seat.

The Contested Seat.
The House Committee on Elections, who
have had the contested election case of
Sheridan vs.. Pinchback Of Louisiana, under
consideration for some time past, have
agreed, by majority vote, to report toithe
House resolution that the evidence before
the committee does not satisfy them that
either claimant is entitled to the seat, and
recommending that the parties contesting
be allowed to serve q new notice of con-
test and new notice, and to take further
testimony.
There has been no testimony taken in
this contest. Mr.. Sheridan offered the vol.
ufne of testimony taken by the Senate Com
mittee on Privileges and Elections last ses-
sion IN the contest between Ray and Nc
Millen for seat in the Senate.
The testimony was not directed to the
question as to who was elected Representa-
tive in Congress. The judgment of the
committee does not furnish sufficient proof
that either claimant is entitled to the seat.
The minority OF the committee, Messrs
Lamar, Spear and Grassland, ali Demo
Gratis, will report resolution in favor of
seating Sheridan.
Adjustment of Moieties.
The Committee on Ways and Means is
considering the bill abelishing moieties and
prohibiting arbitrary seizure of merchants
papers.
Senate Caucus on Finance.
A caucus of the friends of the Senate
finance bill met at the rooms of Senator
Morton last night, and remained in session
until after midnight. There were present
Senators Morton, Carpenter, Logan, West,
Harvey, Ingalls,, Pratt, Pease, Ferry, Of
Michigan, and Oglesby. The temper Of the
meeting indicated the purpose to make q
straight issue with the President, and de-
bate the subject with extreme pertinacity
when it is reached next week.
The Galvcsten Pestmastership.
The Texas Senators are quarrelling over
the Galveston postmastsrship.
Secretary RiehaHdson.
Secretary Riohardsen was te-dsy inter
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-24
GLOBE THEATRE,
FORMERLY TEE NATIONAL

The Shakespeare Club has leased this theatre
with its wardrobe, scenery and properties com
piete. for a term of years, and viii immediate =
remodel and change The interior to afford a
seating capacity OF 1909.
The club offers the entire establish ment for rent
during the summer season to amateur clubs
schools, concerts, etc. tbs most reasonable
terms The theatre is the coolest and most COM
Portable in the city; it has ball floor that can
be laid without interfering with the seating of an
audience. Apply to G.. II. BRAUGHN,
President Shakespeare Association,
apI9 % 26 30 No II Commercial Place
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High Water.

We have nothing new to say about the
river here or the lake. All is in good condi
ton.
Hon. j. H. rawford yesterday received
a telegram from Mr.. A. V. Brown. mayor
of Delta, Madison parish, saying that the
levees are all right there yet. although a
portion of that parish is flooded.
Applications for relief or transportation
must be made to the committee at No. %
CarondeIet street. This was necessary to
save Mayor Witt, he having sufficient
other work to attend to.
The following is a list of contributions:
Subscriptions received by the Mayor for
the relief of sufferers. April %:
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FRED MARCHAND.
CLOTHING AT COST:
CLOTHING AT COST!

CLOIdiNd AL OOol!
Owing to the dullness Of trade and scarcity of
money, we offering our immense wholesale
stock of MEMS, YOUTHS ana BOYS SPRING and
SUMMER CLOTHING end FURNISHING GOODS at
Wholesale buyers can purchase to their decided
advantage on approved paper. Call and satisfy
yourself GARTHWAITE, LEWIS MILLER,
No. 100 Common street, opposite City Hotel.
apl9 In
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A GRAND FAIR-TO BE GIVEN BY THE
IA ladies of New Orleans, for the benefit of the
poor and needy, at the residence of Madame G..
Hyde No. 257 Delerd street, between Baronne and
Dryaies street, MONDAY EVENING, April l3, 1874,
TO last two weeks Managers-Miss Anna Bradley,
Mrs. Chem, Mrs. Benton Miss Mary Washington
superintendent Refreshments of every kind
Everything Will be sold reasonable Admission
twenty five cents. 8pl9 1w
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Succession of Pntrick O,DonneIl.

SUCCESSION OF Patrick O'DOnneII.
CECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
- of Orleans, No. 81, 6,395.-Notice is hereby given
to the creditors of this estate and to all other per-
Sons herein interested, to show cause within ten
days from the present notification, If any they
have or can, why the account presented by the
administrator OF this estate should nor be homoo-
gated and approved. and the funds distributed in
accordance Herewith.
BY order of the Court
apis 10 24+ FRANK PACE JR., Clerk