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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-12-10
Sensible Action OF COlOred Men In
,TennPsScP.

MEMPHIS, December 9.-Thc preSi-
| dents of the various ColOrcd societies IN
this CITY have organized Il society called
| the Knights Brotherhood and MOnumcn
| tai Society, the objects of which is set
forth in lengthy address to the colorcd
| poopln. published this morning, which Is
| to disregard all oid political ties, and ."l
tivatc and maintain permanent peace
with the white people of the South, in
accordance with the dying words
of Thomas Swan. In their pream-
| bic and resolutions they say: ave are
| fully aroused to consciousness that We
have been for years the dupcS of crafty,
designing, and unprincipled men, whose
only object was their own personal ag-
rrandizcmcnt, irrespective OF the means
or results to our injury. They have
shorn us of our pecuniary accumuIatIons,
the result of weary years of toll, even to
pennies accumulated by our youth and
| little flcdgings. All these we could bear.
but thew have left lis despiscd by our
ONLY true friends, through their knavlsh
representation and unmitgated false
hoods. Our experience IN this direction,
for which we have amply paid, invites
change on our part; therefore invoking
the sheltering ngis OF Almighty God IN
whose goodness, mercy and wisdom, we
trust for our future guidance We re-
solved that by improving the honest
truthful advice of our late friend, Th"S.
Swan. We now and forever shake of those
unwarranted fears that have been created
and preyed as bugboo upon the minds
of our simple people. We are at least
convinced that they were the fiction OF
political incendiaries, who have sacri-
feed us and led us into our present
trouble, and We now pledge ourselves as
representatives Of our societies hereafter,
to sever ali affinity aud past relations
with all men whose only value resulted
in plunder and strife. We regret the
blunders of the past that have alicnatcd
the kind feelings of our true friends, ard
in our effort to improve in the future,
we pledge our faith To each other, and
TO whom it may concern; that hereafter
We will sustain no man for office, unless
he. be thoroughly identified with the
people, and in full accord with our
earnest desire to cultivate peace, har'
mony and industrial value among the
races now sequestered by vile and heni-
Gus teachings.
Interesting Ejectment Suit I'm Pitts
burgh.
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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-12-10
Ohio Temperance Convention.

/ COLUMBUS, December 9.-The State
| Temperance Convention assembled in
the City Hall, to-day, about 100 persons
being present. J. NJ. Walden, of Gin
cinnati, was chosen temporary chairman,
and said the convention was called SIM
ply to decide upon some plan of action,
whereby all the temperance people in
Ohio can work in unity.
At the afternoon session Of the State
! Temperance Convention memorial to
the General Assembly was adopted re-
questing that no law be passed that will
in any way impair the usefulness or rem
der less effective the existing laws rela-
tive to the traffic in intoxicating liquors;
also for the passage oi II law disqualify-
ing habitual drunkards from holding
office, and for the removal Of such per-
sons now in Office
At the evening session of the State
Temperance Convention, the Union
Temperance Convention OF the Union
Temperance League Of Ohio, having for
its object the enforcement and improve
ment of the liquor laws of Ohio and TO
take such steps, moral, legal and other
wise, rs may from time to time be deem
ed best, and looking towards the entire
suppression of intoxicating liquors as n
beverage, was organized, and the follow
ing officers elected ;or the ensuing year:
President, G. w. Rowland, of Cincinnati;
Secretary, c. +. Balton, Of Cleveland;
Treasurer, o. VI. Hartshorn, of Mt. Yer
non, and Vice President from each
county. An address to the temperance
people of the State was adopted.
Injunction Asked Against the Firm
OfJay Cooke d Co.
PHILADELPHIA, December 9.-ln the
United States Court to-day, application
was made on behalf of persons residing
in New York, Minnesota, Missouri,
Pennsylvania and Canada, and owing
to the stock of the Northern Pacific
Railroad, for an injunction against the
trustees and committee of creditors of
Jay Cooke & Co., to restrain them from
making any payment of dividends, or
proceeding with the distribution of their
estate. The complaint is that the Rail
road Company is insolvent, and that
bankrupts are liable to the extent of
$l6OO0,O00 upon its bonds. The holders
of the bonds desire to come in for their
share, and therefore seek to cnj0in the
distribution until after their claims are
recognized.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-12-10
RenlY Of VI. DcLnfnNcitc.

NJ. DE Lafayette, in reply TO Wash
burne, acknowledged his thanks for the
-s's,tt Sis,ttsp przytsssa.s4 70 him by the United
Washburne for the kind words hs nm
uttered, and added that tho Lafayette
family were filled with profound graft
tude for the sympathetic rcmcmbrancos
which hav" been preserved Tor their ally
by Americans after so many ycras. He
requested Washburne to express to til"
American people and 10 their Congr"''
and government the thanks Of the La
fayette family, and their homage and
admiration for their second country.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-12-10
international Law Conference.

ST. PETERsBURGH, Dec, 9.-Seversl
governments, including that Of France,
have sent favorable reply's with certain
reservations to the invitation of the Car
to take part in the international law con-
ference TO be held here.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-12-10
Minister washbr rne's Address.

Washburne, in addressing NJ. DE Lay.
iayettc, narrated the circumstances of
the theft of the watch, and the passage
by Congress of a resolution for is rcsto-
ration to the descendants Of Marquis
De Lafayette, and said Il ain fulfilling
"A pleasant duty. The inscription calls to
mind great deal which can never be-
cffaced from the history Of the United
States. ! am here Ms an interpreter oi
the government and people of the United
States towards You and other descendants
of Marquis DE Lafayette. Let us form
the earnest wishes of happiness and pros
pcrity of all bearing your vcncratrd
uaD,nI
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-05

be seen moving about. That night the moon
was shining clearly, and objects the size of
man could be easily seen.
Deceased was sixty-twO years old, Ger
man by birth, and resided here thirty-three
years, having been engaged in mercantile
pursuits most of his life. By perseverance
and upright conduct he gained something
more than competence, and has raised an
interesting family. For the past year or
two he has done but little business, intend
ing to sell his property and return to his
bOyhOod's home. His natural inclination
to be employed led him to voluntarily as
sist his friend Captain Felsher, and made
several trips to Pensacola on the vessel,
acting as clerk on an emergency.
Thus far it is entirely a matter of conjec-
ture about the incentive of the murderer,
and it is only guessed that money was the
object, and this arises from the fact that
the pataloons pocket was cut, his watch
and finger ring gone. His habits were in
offensive, and he was not given to conten-
tons, therefore it is not believed he was
killed for revenge.
An autopsy showed that the deadly
instrument used must have been something
like Cane sword or small stiletto. Cor
0ner FOlwell will hold an inquest next
Thursday, when the steamer Lizzie will be
in port.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-05

BRIEF MENTION.-William Jones, the
man who uses that illustriOus name, was
caught On the premises of Mr.. w. 0. Den.
eyre, No. 20 Dryades street, at an unusual
hour, for which he was arrested, when he
acknowledged that he made the visit to
steal something to procure the necessaries
of life.
The young man who jumped from the
Canal street ferrybOat aud drowned him
self, was Edward Lynch, recently employed
as Waterman in the City Hotel. His EN-
ployers few days ago discharged him be-
cause he drank too much, and this fact
worked on his mind.
There will be no free mail delivery in Car
rolltOn until next July, when carriers will
visit that part of our city.
The woman Hortense, who is charged
with having killed George II. Clarke, was
yesterday sent to the Criminal Court by
Judge Macarthur.
Fat Moses Gibbs, mate on the steamboat
Natchez, drew prize Of $3.50 in the Ken
lucky Lottery.
The Algiers levee is growing weaker, es-
peclally at the head of Verret street.
Mrs. Ninghem. when attempting to cross
at the corner of St. Ann and Decatur
streets, was run down by milk cart No. Sc
and badly bruised. She was sent to her
home corner of Sixth and Magazine streets.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-05

THE CITY HALL FINANCIAL TROUBLES
The investigating committee met at nine
o'clock yesterday morning in the City Hall,
but did not sit long. They left the build
ing to hunt something or somebody, and did
not return until late in the evening, when
they retired to the Mayors parlor, closing
the doors to everyb body.
Mr.. Fitzenroiter informed our reporter q
few minutes before adjournment that there
was nothing at all in the case which could
be given to the public at present, and if
anything was published it certainly would
not be obtained from members Of the COM
mittee.
Yesterday manufacturers of rumors took
a rest, as but few stories were set aaoat,
and those few were too thin to wash. Still
the air about the City Hall was far from
holing and some mysterious whisperings on
&he part of persons who knew nothing or
desired to gather information.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-05
RECENT PUBLICATIONS.

WOMAN, LOVE AND MARRIAGE. BY F.
Saunders. Published by G. w. Carleton
& Co., New York. For sale by George
Ellis & Brother, No. 81 Camp street, New
Orleans.
Mr.. Frederick Saunders. the author of
this book, is known to many of our readers
by his peculiar and charming work called
Salad for the Solitary" Taking the sug.
gestive title Of his present book for text
he rambles through wide field; and
in his essays concerning celibacy, the
ruling passion, welded life, and mod.
ern impediments to marriage, he
brings together a large amount of most
readable matter. Thsckeray has told us
sit is best to love wisely; but to love fool
ish]y is better than not to be able to love at
ALL" Mr.. Saunders makes it appear to US
how it is possible for all to love we'll and be
we'll, and his book is delicious aggrava-
ton to ancient maidens and sober old bach
elors. His style of writing is highly fin
ished and elegant, humorous to degree,
and shows to US the thoughts of man who
has read much from the best books.
THE STORY OF SUMNER; Or Journal
Leaves from Chappaqua. By Cecilia
Cleveland. Published by G.. w. Carleton
& Co.. New York. For sale by George
Ellis & Brother, No. 81 Camp street, New
Orleans.
This neat little book, written by niece
of the late Horace Greeley, gives, in an I'M
pretending style, much that is interesting
concerning the home life of the great jour
nalist Miss Cleveland declares her inten-
ton in writing the book to be merely that
of giving "a simple record of pleasant
summers residence" at Mr.. Greeley's coun-
try place, and she has done her work grace
fully and well. The book contains several
is attractive in appearance,
and makes one of those handy little volumes
that can be taken up and read at intervals
with real pleasure.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-05

her eyes, which gazed up through her tears,
giistening with mingled light and teardrops
perhaps it wasn't such an unfortuna to
mistake after ALL"
would you be surprised to hear that the
major makes capital husband! He lives
In an atmosphere of studs and steam
PiCugns, cattle and county msgistracy, and
when on some summers eve the cloud COM
polling cigar being lighted, he lies upon his
lawn and sees his young barbarians all at
play ne really does not look unhappy.
older. comes to see Mrs. Majoribanfs and
the children. She it is who has given Fred
his pony and Maurice his terrier. She is
still unmarried and intends to continue 80.
"And yet always thought you would
marry, some time or other" said Patty to
her visitor, as the major passes the window.
"And know some one who thought so too,
at least at one time"
"Ah, my dear" said Diana, with slight,
comical curl of her lip. ''that was the ma
.jOr's mistake."-Temple Bar.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-05
Local Intelligence.

A DUEL BETWEEN Two CITIZENS AND
THE REsULT.-On the thirty. first ultimo the
following item appeared In the REPUBLICAN,
concerning an incident which occurred in
the Fifth District Court:
ID Scr'immdge.-One of the district clerk s
offices was the scene of personal encoun-
ter yesterday, which might have been live
lier and more serious if third parties had
not interfered. A leading lawyer entered
suit for one lady against another, who met
him and proposed to settle the case extra
judicially by the application of unlimited
epithets and threats of a horse whip. Our
legal friend put in plea in bar to her
declarations, but offered to file repli-
cation to any her husband might offer.
only a few minutes, for the latter
gentleman put In an appearance per Sc
with the same cause of action. An issue
was reached by traverse in the shape
of a knock down blow, which stretched
the husband among the furniture. As he
rose he psoduced deadly weapons, and
then the astOnished clerks and idle at
torneys found plenty Of work to preserve
the peace. Matters went no further then, a
continuance being desired by all parties"
The attorney referred to is Mr. A. B.
Phillips and the husband was Mr.. Arstide
Bienvenu. Out OF this circumstance came
a challenge from Mr.. Bienvenu for Mr..
Phllllps to meet hun IN mortal combat.
There was little delay in settling the pre-
a meeting at or near Bay st. Louis yester-
day, and both gentlemen, with their friends,
took yesterdays early train. No time was
lost in preparation, and the distance was
paced of without ceremony. The weapons
chosen by Mr.. Phillips were double barreled
shot.guns, forty PAGES. On the first fire
Mr.. Bienvenu fell, mortally wounded, and
expired shortly afterward. DR.. Scott, of
this city. was in attendance, but the wound
was beyond his control.
Messrs. DeArmas and Dubertrand acted
as friends to Mr.. Phillips, and Mr. Charles
Bienvenu tor Mr.. Bienvenu.
Deceased was q kind hearted gentleman,
mild in manner, attentive to business, and
a loving father. Last Friday or Thursday
morning he was in our Office, pursuing his
daily occupation, apparently in his usual
mood. All must regret his untimely end,
and few feel his loss more acutely than we
dfn
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-05

AN EXCITING RACE To-DAY.-One of our
chinese friends has arranged something
which will certainly interest many citizens
WHO reside in the upper part of the First
and in the Fourth Districts. He brought
over from the land of perfumed flowers a
lively turtle, six years old, less than half a
hand high and weighing about one pound.
what overfed lately, will be ptted against
any one or three OF the mules which walk
in front of the CarOndelet and BarOnne
street cars. China is willing to lay his last
thousand dollars on his lazy turtle and the
reporter is in with him.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-05

Another BLOODY DEED-Ed,card Claren
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. five o'clock yesterday
morning George Garrison, private watch
man for the steamship Lizzie, discovered a
corpse in the New canal near Howard
street, few yards in front of the vessel,
which lies 1T Liberty street, Delord street
side. He called Officer Rogers, and the two
landed the body, when the awful discovery
was made that it was the corpse of Edward
C,aren. and that he had been murdered.
There were four stabs in the left breast. two
OF them penetrating the heart, which must
have caused instant death.
On this discovery information was sent
TO police headquarters and to deceaseds
family. Detectives repaired to the place
aud instantly began to make an investiga-
ton. They diligently searched for some
sign to indicate the place where the deed
was perpetrated, but nothing was found.
One pocket was inside out, and the watch
tob was torn, as if from violence, and
nothing valuable was left. Even a gold
ring had been taken from one of the fingers.
which indicates that the assassin added
robbery to the greater crime. Up to a late
hour last night not single clue had been
obtained which might point out the Grim
inal. although the officers performed their
duty faithfully.
Friday evening Claren was on board the
Lizzie to see Captain Felsher, as the two
were On intimate terms and of long &C.
quaintance. When leaving the vessel he
stated that he intended to 60 to No. 262 |
Dryades street, where he owns some houses.
After that he went to his home, pretty |
little place, No. 3S9 st. Charles street, where |
he remained until about eight o'clock, when |
he told his wife that he would visit draw
ing school which he took an interest in. He |
left the school between nine and ten o'clock, |
and then all traces are lost until his body |
was found in the water yesterday morning. |
1t is not understood why he went to the
canal or to the steamer at that unusual
hour, for he certainly had no business there
at that time, and it was hardly possible that
Captain Felsher would be on board so late,
as he invariably sleeps at home when in
port
Waterman Garrison says he heard no
uncommon noise during the night, and no
one has been found who remembers any
out of the ordinary during
Friday night in that section. Tho basin at
night is one Of the quietest places in our
witty, and soon after dark few persons can
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-05
PROPOSALS FOR COAL.

DEPARTMENT OF WATKRwoRKs AND,
Public Buildings, New Orleans, April /, 1874.
GEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED At
y this office until MONDAY. April s, 1874 At
u NJ. for furnishing two fatb0at loads of coal
(btuminous), to be delivered and piled at sncb
designated. "
Bids are to be made at so much Der barrel
All parties making proposals for tits contract
required to deposit with the Admin ct rator os
the adjudication, the sum Of 5000 in cash wbieR
shall be forfeited to the city in case of failure to
sign the contract. ="
Bidders to whom the contract is not awarded sball
dicatiOn. "' =" ""9A-
of the Administrator of Finance accomnapu tbS
same s"
bids. '''' any anu aA
Proposals to be Endorsed Proposals for Coaln
CHARLES PlTZENREITER
m patr afnr
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-05
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

CRY OF NEW ORLEANS,
seventh District March n. 1874. !
VINHE PUBLIC Is HEREBY CAUTIONED AND
warned not to receive, transfer, barter or sell
Dohas ol the late city of Carroton and known as
!unoing bonds OF the city of Carrollton, having
trty years to run, and bearing eight per cent in
serest per annum, with coupon attached, OF tha
ioii"Wihg numbers. to wit: Nos. 1870, 1871, 1872, 1873
and l94. for $1,000 each said bonds having never
oeen signed by the Comptroller and Mayor nor
,ne undersigned as Treasurer, the same being
lost. mislaid or stolen. F.DEIBEL
mh28 Late Treasurer City of Csrrollton
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-05

A Meeting of the u. .. Grant and
G. C.: Antoine Reformers' Sub Club held in
the Marine Hospital on Friday night April 3, 1874.
The meeting was called to order by F. W. Legan,
chairman pro tempore, with II. J. Coffee acting
secretary.
The object of the organization Of this club was
stated by John Harmon.
The constitution of the Central Club presided
over by c. q. Antoine was adopted, and the fol-
lowing officers were elected:
President-JOHN HARMON.
First Vice President-HENRY GREEN.
Second Vice Presideut-AUGUST REGOUFFRE,
Third Vice President-JOHN MARTIN.
Fourth Vice Presdent-HENRY ALFRIST.
Recording Secretary-L. H. COPFEY
Corresponding Secretary-E. j. HOMES.
Assistant Corresponding Secretary-G. G. JOHN.
SON.
Treasurer-J Fl. COFFEY SR.
Marshal-HENRY WALKS.
1t was moved by Mr.. g. G. johnson that the club
indOrse the club presided over by G. C. Antoine.
Carried.
Mr.. Johnson also moved that the proceedings of
this meeting be transmitted to the Central Club,
accompanied by an application for admissio
Carried. JOHN HARMON, President.
L. III, COFFRY, Secretary. ans If
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-05
Mrs. M. N. Van Colt will conduct service

Mrs. NJ. N. Van Colt will conduct services
to-day in Ames Methodist Episcopal Church,
corner of St. Charles and Calliope streets.
Hours of service, 1870 A. M. and 7:3O P. NJ
She will also address the Ames Sunday
school at 10 A. NJ. and preach in Wesley
Chapel, Liberty street, at 3 P. NJ. Seats
free. A cordial invitation given to stran-
gers and citizens.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-05
SEVENTEENTH WARD.-At q meeting of

SEVENTEENTH WARD-At q meeting of
the Seventeenth Ward Republican Central
Club. held last evening at eight o'clock,
corner Cambronne and Third streets, Sew
enth District. the following officers were
elected tor the ensuing year: T. B. Stamps,
PRESIDENT A. M. Smith, X. G. Gardner, r.
Miller, A. Davis. T. b. Evans, L. Carter, L.
Lash, vice presidents; F. De Ibel, secre-
tary; William johnson, assistant secretary;
William Kern, corresponding secretary; Fl.
p. Taylor, treasurer; j. Davis, grand mar.
shall; A. Wright, second marshal; p Davis,
J. Baldwin, j Blancker, B. Williams, j.
Constance, j. Stevenson, j. Patson, SER
geants-at-arms. The meeting adjourned to
meet Saturday, April II, at 8 P. NJ.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-05

The thermometer at Louis Frigerio's, No.
50 Chartres street, on April 4, stood as
follows: At A. NJ, $50; at 2 P. NJ, 700;
at 2. NJ, go. Lowest point during the
night of April 3. 49,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-05

ONE FOR No. 3.-Superintendent Weeks
has been instructed to place striking ap,
paratus in the engine house of Vigilant No.
3, so that soon the Inhabitants of that sec.
ton will be correctly informed concerning
fire alarms
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-05
AUCTION SALES THIS DAY.

SHkR1FF HARPER, at ID o'clock, at Mer.
chants and AuctiOneers' Exchange the square
of ground, with buildings bounded by Nyades,
Webster and Beniamin streets and Henry Clay
avenue fourteen lots. with buildings, on Relig-
ious. St. John Baptist and Robin streets; two
lots, with buildings, corner of Baronne and
Cailiope streets; lot, with buildings. on
Camp, between Julia and st. Joseph streets;
same, on Dumaine, between Robertson and
Claibone streets; ajudgmeut for e65OO
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-05
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

OFFICE STATE TAX COLLECTOR
Third District
New Orleans, March S, 1874
NAXPAYERS OF THE THIRD DISTRICT ARR
= hereby notified that all taxes for 1873 and ali
licenses for 1874 now due. and by prompt atten-
ton to the same trouble and costs may be avoided
G. J. ADOLPHE
mh7 BOT State Tax Collector Third District
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-05

A SMALL CREvAssE AT KENNER.-Yester-
day there was small crevasse at Kenner,
but before it gained a width of six feet
labOrers had piled in hill of dirt, which
ended the trouble. The jackson Railroad
Company furnished most of the labOrers.