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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-02
Governor NJ. L. Stearns, of Florida.

| On the eighteenth of March, 1874, Ossi an
b. Hart, then Governor of Florida, died at
his home in that State. By virtue of the
constitution the Lieutenant Governor, Mar.
cellus l.. Stearns, succeeded him as chief
| executive. Governor Stearns is a native of
the State of Maine, and at the breaking out
OF the war of the rebellion left his class in
Waterville College and entered the Union
army as private soldier, he being at that
time but twenty-five years of age. He
faithfully continued in service until the
close OF the war, having been promoted to
leutenancy, and in the meantime having
lost his right arm at the battle of Winches-
ter, while engaged under the command of
General Sheridan. He went to Florida
early in 1866, resumed his study Of law, was
admitted to the bar, purchased residence
in Quincy, his present home, and became
an hOnored and respected son of his adopt
ed State. In 1868 he was elected
to the Legislature for two years,
and in 1870 was reelected. He was
chosen Speaker of the Assembly in 1869,
and reelected to the same Office in 1871,
presiding over that body for four years
with marked ability. In 1872 he was elected
Lieutenant Governor of the State, and be-
came President of the Senate, and admin
istered the duties of his Office to the satis-
faction of members of all political parties,
and with such correctness and impartial
dealing that no decision of his was ever ap-
pealed from. He is man of more than
average ability, courteous and anassuming,
and deserving of the high estimation in
which he is held by all citizens desiring
the prosperity and general welfare of Flor
ida Of such a man the Picay1ne of yes
terday morning publishes the following
statement and query:
The new Governor of Florida is from
Maine. What did his carpet bag cost him
1t cost him this: An interruption of his
professional studies; five of the best years |
Of his life, while battling for the Union
against treason; and it also cost him the |
arm that held his sword. Can any of the |
30 itinerant editors of the Picayuae, hail
ng from all quarters of the globe, rich only
n the ability to produce sneers and in the
Of gall, show receipted bills for
more expensive carpet-sacks9
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-02
WASHINGTON.
Wood for the Museum.

Wood for the Museum.
WASHINGTON, April 1.-The Agriculture
Committee of the House will report the bill
authorizing agriculturists to collect speci
mems af wood from all parts of the countr
| for the museum.
Admiral Porter's Condition.
Admiral Porter's friends are more conf
Before the Committee.
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Saw
yer was before the Committee on Ways ant
Means upon the Sanborn contract.
The South Carolina Taxpayers.
The memorial of the taxpayers conven
tion of South Caroliana, as we'll as that O
their opponents, being now before the Judi
ciary Committee, it is expected that the
whole matter will be considered Friday.
The Star this evening says thoughtful
members of Congress of both parties ex
press themselves agreeably impressed by
the representations of the delegation as tC
the distressed condition Of the taxpayers OF
South Carolina, and there is no doubt but
the committee will give the matter atten
tive consideration to see if congressional
action can be constitutionally applied for
their relief.
Debt Statement.
The debt statement shows O decrease of
y >
currency, $4,500, 900.
Governor Hebert and Professor Forshey
Before the Committee ON Levees.
Governor Hebert and Professor Forshey
were by invitation before the House select
Committee on Levees.
Governor Hebert, after alluding to the
origin of levees in Louisiana under Spanish
dominion, and tracing their history down to
the present time, made an elaborate and
exhaustive argument upon the absolute ne
cessity of the general government assuming
the control and expense of all improve
ments upon the Mississippi river, of which
he considered levees the most important.
He referred to his reports of 1876 and 1847,
in which he opposed cut-offs, and advocated
q combination of levees and outlets for the
permanent protection and reclamation of
the alluvial lands Of the Mississippi valley
Governor Hebert concluded by suggesting
the appointment of q mixed committee Of
civil and army engineers to report upon a
fixed and permanent plan at the next $685.
sion of this Congress.
An Internal Revenue Case in the Supreme
Court.
The case of Stockdale, plaintiff in error
against the Mutual National Insurance
Company and thirteen other corporations,
including banks, railroads, etc., involving
,he legality of the tax upon their dividends
Tor 1870, came up, but owing to the i'm
DoItance of the questions involved the
'ourt decided they should be argued before
! full bench, and the argument was post
,oned till tomorrow. J. d. Rouse speaks
or the various corporations; the Attorney
Ind Solicitor General for Stockdale, who is
Of internal revenue in New Orleans.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-02
Death of General Harvey Brown.

The telegraph announces the death, in
New York, yesterday of Brevet Major Gen.
eral Harvey Brown, a retired officer of the
United States army. He was graduate
from West Point, and entered the service
July "a, 1918. There are but four officers
on the retired list who were commissioned
at an earlier date. He was appointed
Colonel of the Fifth Artillery in 1861 and
retired in 1868. He was an officer of the
old school, and duriug his time had been in
command Of most of the forts and military
posts where artillery was stationed.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-02
Dedication Exercfses.

The Ladies' Benevolent Association OF
Louisiana have recently imported from
Italy monument commemorative of the
Confederate dead who lie buried in Green.
wood Cemetery. 1t has been placed in posi-
ton for dedication, which ceremony will
take place on Monday next. In the mean
time the monument will be yelled. A no.
tice in another column, signed by the off.
GERS of the association, will afford all need.
full information.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-02
ADJUSTMENTS, A
St. Charles Theatre.

"Chris and Lena" with Baker and Far
ron in their specialties, continues to draw
large numbers to the st. Charles. The
Little Frauds" and "Mulligan Guards"
are nightly given and nightly encored.
Messrs. Baker and Farron have received
most tiattering notices of their perform
ances wherever they have appeared, but
they have been scarcely overpraised, for
they are excellent singers and most skillful
dancers. Tomorrow evening they will take
benefit. They will play at the Saturday
matinee and close their engagement Satur-
day evening.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-02
Excitement at Southwest Pass-Customs
Station Struck by LightoiuR,

We learn that on Saturday last quite a
severe storm was experienced at Southwest
Pass. during which one of the buildings
connected with the customs station at that
point was struck by lightning and almost
entirely demolished. The building was used
as sleeping room and Officers White and
1ngham were inside, lying in their hunks
st the time. Both officers were badly
stunned, as were Officers Cooney and Par
ker, who were in an adjoining building.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-02
The Schools.

The schools, by resolution of the board of
directors, are closed to day, and will not
open till Monday. Teachers and pupils
will govern themselves accordingly.
more agreeable item to teachers is that
they are to be paid off for last October on
Saturday, at Lyceum Hall.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-02
FOR HAVANA. VIA CEDAR KEYS ANN
KEY WEST.

FOR HAVANA. VIA CEDAR KEYS AND
KEY WEST.
United States Mail Line.
WILLIAM p CLYDE, RMrL1R
MARGARET, LAVAU1
kEA The New Orleans, Florida
e: g ;$;S
Every Wednesday.
touching at Cedar Keys and Kew West and NM
Meeting with steamers for Apalachicola, st. Marks
RATES OF PASSAGE
To Key West. To Cedar Kevs
.'..'''........ $25
OtTTSrage...; T ,;.....:.... W IL
Through bills Of lading issued to all points in
Florida, including Tampa, and to New Yo,I
Charleston and Savannah A'
None but the cOmpanys bills of ]adinp signad
and none signed after sailing of the steamer
Spenoid passenger accommodations, and through
tickets given to above points.
NO freight received without permit from the
For freight or passage apply to
.,c l. K. ROBkRTS, Treasurer
Jaw No. l20 Common street.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-02

The Thermometer at Louis Frigerio's, No.
50 Chartres street, on April l, stood as
follows: At A. NJ, 6lo; at 2 p. Il, go;
ct p. H., 62o. Lowest point during the
night Of March 81, $50. Rain during the
night Of March 81, two inches. (
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-02
FOR SALE.
~~>So>>>cNN,~~~~Nooo<

l. ANDs' LANDS.
Inc Cltlzens Bank of Louisiana has LANDS in
various parishes OF the State which are offered for
sale on most favorable terms and win be sold in iots
msE ny Of sna up.sr
homesteads with . small OUTLAY 81 r.c. :" v"'srn ~
ACTUAL SETTLES sales viii Be made for : nor.
flon caoh and the balance ON time WITH norfSsCe
Apphcetaens 70 be made At the bank IN HeG a..
leAna J. p DRLRpY C.SS~Nc ~
New Orleans, March a. is7l nhas satt
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-02
WANTED,

WANTED-TO RENT-A FINBLY FURNISHED
~ airy and commodious bedroom, parlor and
1hlningroom, with kitchen and pantry attached on
.ne second floor, fronting the street, with large
aah. veraandah. ThN is . rare opportunity for Q family
wi iynng hg 70 Keep house. and to permanent tenant
VII VIII oe rented very low. Apply at No. al Julia
oetween Baronne and DrvaSes streets DELI
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-02

VICksBURG,
ROBERTS, Commander.
VIII leave on or about April.
From her wharf, foot of Jackson street Fourth
fstr7ct. VIII receive and sign through bills of
lading to Havre, Bremen, Hamburg, Antwerp Rot
teIdam. and all continental ports - ->'
raltee deslrous OF sending for their friends can
purchase prepaid emigration tickets here A r.
dIct1on allowed when applied for in groups.
For ffelght or passage, having superior accommo.
dations, apply to SILAS WEEKS & Co.
No. 48 CarOndelet street.
managing owners-FLINN, MAIN l. MONTGOM.
pool fai0iv
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-02

A The steamer
4&aak8 STATE OF LOUISIANA.
VIII sail from New Orleans for Liverpool. direct.
Saturday. April 4, 1874
VIII receive and sign Though bills of ladino tn
hayre; Bremen, Hamourg Antwerp, Rotterdam
and all continental ports.
return tickets issued available for TWELvR
MoNIHS, at reduced rates, and through tickets
10 al parts OF the United Kingdom and Europe
a stewardess and surgeon attached to each
medicines. "nu
Money orders zTanted free Of charge
4. Prepaid emigration tickets issued here to par.
ties deslrous of sending for their friends
These vessels cross the bar at all time without
detention. ~
nodations, apply to
A.. K. MILLER CO.,
sel4 No. 29 Carondelet street, New Orleans
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-02

EIKST GRAND PICNIC
FOB THE BENEFIT OF THR RKLIEF FUND
OF THE
LONGSHOREMEN'S BENEVOLENT
SOCIETY OF THE FIRST AND FOURTH DISTRICTS
To be given at
DELACHAISK GROUNDS,
On Sunday, April 12, 1874.
COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS
H. H. Ward, Chairman;
John A. Russell Joseph Bernard,
r. J. Bath William Mahoney,
Daniel OLeary, Thomas Brennan,
Charles Lawler T. Rayle
Charles Rodfouch, b. Roberts.
PROGRAMME.
l.. Foot race, open to all. 100 yards; prize, gold
medal
2. Foot race. for members only, 100 yards; prize,
gold badge.
,. Waltzing match; prize for lady silk parasol;
tOr gentleman, walking cane.
L. Challenge jig dance between several well
known dancers; prize, $S gold piece.
g. Sack race, fifty yards; prize, meershaum pipe.
On the platform will commence at P NJ. Music
by Sporer's Cornet Silver Band.
TICKETS, FIFTY CENTS.
Ladies' and children free
n B..The booths will be sold at public auction,
TO the highest bidder, on the ground, on SUNDAY,
April 5, at ii L. NJ. mh29H
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-02
BREMEN,

SA The steamship Of the Noreh
4A6 German Lloyd viii resume thei,
regular trips next fall, as follows:
From Bremen. From New Orleana
SMn ~ go. November December 7.
r. n nHiHASSBUhd. November IL. December r.
aANNOVER.... .December2 O. January4 1874
rhANkFURT... December Is. January n
AOELN January 13 February is
SIKASSBURG. February 3. March g.
SMp HwsLN 49,: March n April S
S Sanaosnu No April IA. May l6.
Furtner days Of departure will be advertsed here
after.
The steamers touch outward n Havro ana n.
Sa,,sS Sams ana on their home trips at Havana and
Southampton to land and receive passengers md
freight. AS
PRICES OF PASSAGE.
From Bremen, Southampton or Havra tn Hav.n.
or New Orleans
- 100. 40 gold.
from New orleans or Havana to SOuthamnton
Iavre or Bremen,
Prom New Orleans to Havana.
SaoLn.. n................ .............. 93S gold.
ceociasc. 1900. Is gold.
Passage tickets from Bremen Southamnt0n n,
Havre to New Orleans issued by the uudersi9neJ
For particulars apply to
ED. +. STOCkMKYER CO. Aeenta
aus " No. ~ Union street
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-02
ADJUSTMENTS.
A CADEMY OF music.
Monday, March 9, 1874,
BIDWELL'S
COMEDY AND VARIETY COMPANY,
EVERY NIGHT AND SATURDAY NOON.
NH
AMUSENENTS,

CT. CHARLES THEATRE.
BkN DRBAR. ............. Proprietor and Manager
ALKX FITZ0kRALD D.............. Stage MaDa9er
Engagement of the great character artists of
the da, BAKER and FARRON who will appear in
their wonderful specalties,
Monday Evening, March 30.
And until further notice, will be presented the
new German drama entitled
CHRIS AND LENA,
OR GERMAN LIFE ON THR MISSISSIPPI.
Chris SchultzerhOltz zdofin. $50. Mr.. p F. BAKER
Tim Flsherty, }'..''''''''"r. l. >. rAhnoN
Look out for the LITTLE FRAUDS" for the
thirteen hundred and twenty sixth time, and the
Lew MULLlGAN GUARDS" great hit.
Frid8y-Beneft Of Baker and Farron
Saturday-Chris and Lena matinee at II N.
Sunday Benefit Of p. Gleason.
mh3U
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-02

GREAT JACKSON ROUTE.'
Trains depart and arrive as follows from depot
feot Of Calhope street:
DEPART. App,v,
express. zsyy Express. ...I l:4S p. n.
Mail. .........5sS5 P. n. Mail. .. / :(lO AZ Nj
ENTIRE TRAINS BUN THROUGH TO CAIRO
ILLINOIS
Pullman Palace Sleeping Cara run through to St.
Louis, Chicago and Louisville, without chsnoe
Only one change to Kasteru cities. ."
Tickets fsr sale and Information given 1t No 4,
Camp street, corner of Common.
A. D. sH1LDON Agent
ial.ly Ed F1O0T, General Manassr.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-02
STEAMSHIPS.
STATE LINE STEAMSHIP COMPANY

STATE LINE STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
LIMITED.
The following new first Glass; full. powered Clvda
bu!lt screw steamships are intended to sail repn
lariy between NEW ORLEANS and LIVERPOOL
and GLASGOW and NEW YORK:
or. orror,,, Tons
STATE or ALABAMA, Captain Flint. , 24Oo
STATE OF PENNSYLVANlA, Captain Brace. :. $500
M STATE OF vlkGINlA, Captain Sadler .25OO
STATE OF GEORGIA, Captain Cooper 2SO0
STATE OF NEVADA (buildiDg). .............. '2SOO 1
81 m n = Or rEUnaDA lbuld1n&)... ......... 250O
oAniH or D0h0AA a tDuiolng)....... 25OO
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(ooNTNuED ON FOURTH PAoR1
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SCHEME
10000 Tickets. Tickets only $40
Halves Quarters and Eighths in pI Ioportion
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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-04-30

ALooHoL-Through Tallemands, Perrin
Duroy's and Edward Smiths experiments
we are informed that alcohol is not true
food, that it neither warns nor sustains
the body, and further, that the alcohol
taken into the system is sent through the
skin, breath and kidneys; and that no de-
rivatives of it could be found in the body.
DR.. Edward Smith, f. R. s., gave the fol-
lowing as the effects after moderate dose
taken by himself and friends: Ia from
three TO seven minutes the mind was dis
tuTbed; consciousness, the power Of fixing
attention, the perception of light, and the
power Of directing and co-ordinating the
muscles, were lessened. After thirty min
utes the effect diminished, as shown by
increased consciousness and the perception
of light, as if a vail had fallen from the.
eyes. This does not speak well for alco-
hol In moderate dose Prof Won Mole.
achott said that alcohol did not deserve the
name Of an slimentary principle. Prof
Lehman said we cannot believe that al
cohol, which produces such powerful rese-
tions on the nervous system, belongs to
the class of substances capable of contrib
uting towards the maintenance of the vi
tai functions.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-04-30

James Harris kept public house with
in eighteen miles OF York, having n his
service man named Morgan, who TO his
other occupations added that of 8 gardner.
1t happened hat one Gray, blacksmith,
journeYing On foot TO Edinburg, supped
and slept at this public house. Next
morning Morgan deposed before q magis-
trate that his master had strangled GRAY
in his bed-that he actually saw him com
NIT the nurder-that be in vain eudeaV-
ored to prevent it, his master insisting
that the man was in fit, and that he was
merely endeavoring to assist him. Nor
gan further swore that, affecting to be-
lieve this, he left the room, but after re-
firing, looked through the key-hole and
saw the murderer rihing the pockets of
the deceased. Harris, as well he might,
vehemently denied the accusation, and,
haplessly for himself, threatened a prose-
cution for perjury. AS no mark of yio-
lence was visible on the body, Harris was
on the point of being discharged, when
the main servant demanded TO be heard.
She Swore that from a wesh window, as
she was descending the stairs, she saw her
master take some gold from his pocket,
and having carefully wrapped it mp, bury
1t under a tree in the garden, the position
of which she indicated. Upon this, Har-
ris turned pale, and the earth under the
tree having been searched by a constable,
thirty pounds of gold was found wrapped
up in a paper. Harris then admitted that
he had buried the money for security's
sake, but answered in go confused and
hesitating manner, that he was commit
ted.
he wss tried at York for the murder.
The man, the maid, the constable, and the
magistrate, were all examined ard no
suspicion attaching to their testimony, a
verdict of guilty was at once pronounced.
he died protesting his innoeencss and ere
long his innocence became manifest TO all
men. The real facts Were as follows: Ia
g qusrrel between Harris and his servant,
Morgan received blew, and vowed ven
gence. Soon afterwards, Gray's arrival
furnished the opportunity. The part
which the servant-maid played in the bu-
sinessi is explained by the fact that she
and the gardner were sweat hearts. See
ing her master one day apparently hiding
something under tree, she apprised Mer-
gan, who on digging, found five guineas
concealed there. On this they agreed
to purloin the hoard, when it should
amount TO a sum sufficient 20 enable them
TO set up in business. But Harris threat
of prosecution for perjury, so terrified
the girl that she resolved to save her low
er by the sacrifice both Of the money and
her masters life. A subsequent quarrel,
the not unusual consequence Of guilt like
theirs, betrayed the truth They died OF
Jail fever, on the day previous to that ap-
pointed for their trial 1t was afterward
ascertained that Gray had had two apo
plectic fits, aRd had never been in
posssssionof five pounds at time in his
| life. -1
In this melancholy case, it will be oh.
served Shat the victim of cirenmstantial
evidence himself uRconsciously prepar-
ed the principal fact which told against
him. 10,
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NUMBER AZ

had received II on the evening Of the rob
berry from the prisoners master, in pay
msnt Of debt, and the prosecutor on
comparing it with the other nineteen,
sHore TO It's being, to the best of his be-
lief, one of the tWeHty marked coins taken
from him by the h,ghwayman, and Of
which the other nineteen were found on
Jennings
The Judge summoned up the evidence,
pointing out all-tbQ- concurTing circum-
stances against the pfiseper; and the Jury
convinced by this lrong accumulation Of
testimony, wlthcrf sine out Of court.
brought IN a verdict uf euilty. Jennings
was executed some time afterward at Hull
repeatedly declaring his innocence up to
the noment ofhis execution.
Within twelve months afterward, Bur-
nell, the master of Jenning, was himself
taken up for a robbery committed on
guest in the house, and the fact being
proved on trlal he was convicted and i'm
mediately ordered for execution. The ap-
proach of death brought on repentance
and confession. Burneil net only acknowl-
edged he had been guilty of many high
way robberies, but owned that he had
committed the very one for which Jen-
nings had suffered.
The account which Le gave was that af-
ter robbing the traveller he had reached
home before him by swifter riding, and by
a nearer way. That he found a man at
home waiting for him, to whom he owed a
little bill, and to whom, not having enough
of other money in his pocket, ne paid away
one of the guineas which he had obtained
by robbery. Presently, in came the rob.
bed gentleman, who, whilst Burnell, not
knowing of his arrival, was in the stable,
told his tale as before related in the kitch-
en-. The gentleman had scarcely left the
kitchen before Burnell entered it,
and there, to his CONSERVATION, heard of
the facts, and ofthe guineas being marked.
he became areadlully alarmed. The
guinea which he had paid away be dared
not ask back again; and as the affair of the
robbery, as well ss the circumstance Of the
marked guinness, would be publicly known
he saw nothing before him but detection,
disgrace and death. In this dilemma the
thought of accusing and sacrificing poor
Jennings occurred to him. The state of
intoxication in which Jennings was, gave
him an opportunity of concealing the
purse Of money il the walters pocket.
The rest the reader knows.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-04-30
Tha Nau Hnrs. ,rouLn E1entinn...

The elections for supervisors in this
State are now completed, and the results
are given in the subjoined table. On the
18th inst, returns from 55 counties were
published to-day returns from three other
counties are added The latest returns
make two or three changes, but they are
not OF sufficient Importance to call for q
republication of former tables, Fgom-ihe.
full returns below, it will be seen that in
1872 the Republicans had a majority 0 {
298 in 55 counties. In 1873 the Demo-
Gratis and Liberal Republicans reduced the
Republican majority to 81. This year the
Democrats have plurality of46 over tbs
Republicans and a majority of 8 over all
The combined opposition, however, has q
majority Of SO over the Republicans.
This is gain tor the opposition Of l73
since last year, and gain Of 397 since
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-04-30

The Pennsylvania Legislature wisely
resolved that if compulsory taxation was
not sufficient to keep up the common
schools, there was no use in sending around
the police to fill them by force. There are
some things which cannot be accomplished
by mandatory enactments. Better try
moral suasion and prayer.