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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-27

A LOVING HUsBAND.--Eli Gibson loves
his wife SO dearly that he felt it incumbent
on him to cut out her heart, so he went for
her in earnest, but the woman objected to
being made mince meat, SO jumped over a
second story gallery at the corner of ITALIA
and Tchoupitoulas streets. The fall was
almost as bad as the knife would have been.
She was carried in the house and properly
cared for
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-27

WHISKY AND DEATH ON THE RAIL
last Friday as an outward bound freight
train on the Mobile railroad was near Scott
station the engineer discovered man lying
on the track, and every effort was made to
stop the cars, but the Roadway was too
great. When an examination was made
some one recognized deceased as Green
Browu. a tracxman working on the Pass
Christian section. A bottle of whisky was
lying near the corpse, from which it is be.
l!eved that the deceased was drunk. The
BODY was taken to Biloxi for an inquest
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-27

A ST. LOUIS MAN BEATEN.-Last evening,
just after dark, j. H. Gray, twenty-three
years old, from st. Louis, was grossly as
sailed at the corner OF Poydras and Delta
streets by a man whole name is unknown.
The fOotpad struck lin violently in the
face and then stole few dollars from him.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-27
THE STATE OF LOUISIANA.
FIFTH DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH o
ORLEANS.
MRS, FREDERIKA JOACHIM, WIFE OF PHIL1
Lucas Va. her Husband-No. -.

T HEREBY GETTY THAT ON THE SEVENTH
i day of November 1874, Judgment was rendered
in this court in the entitled suit in the words and
figures following to wit
Mrs Frederika Joachim. wife Of Philip Lucas. vs..
her husband. No. -.
On motion of Ducros l. Sambola. Of counsel for
plaintiff, and on producing to the court due proof
in support of said plaintiffs demand, the law and
the evidence being in her favor, it is ordered ad.
Judged and decreed that the Judgment by default
herein entered on the third instant be now con.
firmed and made final, and accordingly that there
be judgment in favor Of pantilf Mrs. Freaer hsa
husband, decreeins separation Of property pc.
tween the sad parties and dissolution OF the
community of acquests and gains heretofore exist
ing between them. 1t is further ordered that de-
PENDANT pay all costs of suit.
Judgment signed November u 1914
Z. NORTH COLON. Judge.
IN Testimony whereof, have hereunto set my
hand and aft xed the seal of said court at the city
of New Orleans OH this twelfth day of November,
in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hun
dred and seventy four, and the ninety ninth year
of the independence of the United States.
EDWARD KEENA,
nolO del9 iaa6 Deputy Clerk
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-27
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
SIXTH DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF
ORLEANS.
MRS. THEREZA GROETsCH vs.. GKORGB VIII
LIAM GROETSCH-NO. 1926.

Ha
LIAM GROBTSCH-EO. 1926.
z HEREBY CERTIFY THAT ON THE SEVEN.
/ teenth day of November, 1874 Judgment was
rendered in this court in the following entitled
suit, in the words and figures following, to wit
Mrs. Thereza GrOetsch vs.. George William
Grcetsch No. 1926.
On motion of Braughn Buck Dinkelspiel. at
torneys for the plaintiff in this cause, upon pro-
ducing the court due proof in support of her de-
mand the law and evidence being with plaintiff,
it is ordered, adudged and decreed that the judg-
ment by default herein entered on the twelfth in
slant be now confirmed; that plaintiff, Thereza
Groetsch have sganst nsrafian
of property between the said parties and con:
demning defendant TO pay plaintiff the sum OF
S1o,35O, with five per cent yearly interest from
jud cial demand. and costs Of suit, with the mort
gage and privilege upon the property OF her hus,
band in such cases allowed by Law to married
women.
Judgment signed November q, 1874
4. SAUCER, Judge
IN Testimony whereof have hefeuntO set my
hand and affixed the seal Of the said court at the
city of yew Orleans. on this twenty-third day Of
November in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and seventy four.
EDWARD II. CANNON, Deputy Clerk.
del6 jail 6+
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-27
THE STATE OF LOUISIANA.
FIFTH DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF
ORLEANS.
CECILE F. DE BELLkMARE VS.. FLAvIUS LIE
Besque. her husband-No. 1862

T HEREBY CERTIFY THAT ON THE TWENTY.
L fourth day OF November 1874. judgment was
rendered in this court in the entitled suit in the
words and figures following, to wit
Cecile +. De Belemare VS.. Flavius LIE Besque, her
husband-N0. 1862.
In this case, the court considering the law and
evidence to be in favor of plaintiff it Is ordered.
adudged and decreed that there be judgment in
favor OF plaintiff Cecile Fleurian de Bellemare
and against F.avius LIE Besque, her husband, de.
creelng a separation OF property between the sald
parties, and dissolution Of the community OF
acouests and gains heretofore existing between
item. 1t is further adjudged and decreed that
the said plaintiff do have and recover OF the de-
fendant her husband, the sum Of s 1000 cash; that
the said defendant do restore unto her the pro per-
ties described i'll the inventory annexed to and
made part of her petition or in default thereon
that she do have and recover OF the said defend
rut the further sum of $1,000, appraised amount
and value of said properties And it is further or
dered that defendant pay all costs OF suit.
Judgment rendered November ~. 1874.
Judgment siyued November 80, 1874
E. NORTH CULLOM, Judge.
In testimony whereof have hereunto set my
hand and at xed the seal of the said court at the
city of New Orleans. on this thirtieth day OF No.
vember, in the year Of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred land seventy -four, and the ninety.
ninth year Of the Independence OF the United
States. PAUL I. ABADin
del l2s5 Deputy Clerk.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-27

ON MOTION OF E. N. wHIrTEMoRE, OF
~ counsel for appellee, it is ordered BY the court
that Richard sinnott the proper representative OF
John C. Sinnott deceased. be summoned to appear
of summons and that in default Of such appear
ance and unless the said other proper representa-
or do not reside within this State, appear and be-
come parties to this ease, with three months from
the publication hereof, the said appeal shall DO
dismissed OF the cause heard and determined as
in other cases at she option Of said appellee.
hereby certify the foregoing to be true ex :
tract from the minutes Of this honorable court OF
the fifteenth day Of December, 1874.
In testimony whereof have hereuntO set my
hand ard afi xed the seal of said court at the city
Of New Orleans this fifteenth day OF December. A.
d. 1874.
de23 ia2e fp2is JOHN NJ. HOW ELL, CLERK.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-27

4 MISERABLE CHRIsTMAs.-A middle
eyed man, giving his name as w. IL. Cum
Ssinps, Jumped into the river head of Girc..e
street Friday evening, but was rescued and
placed under arrest. In answer to an in.
%yuiry as to why he desired to die, he said
chat he mad done many wicked things in
years past and that men were hunting him
FOR deeds he was not guilty of. His head is
.uruad
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-27

communication, denounces the White
Leaguers as the authors Of the mischief, and
wishes his own innocence made known to
the public.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-27

REGULAR SLAsHERs.-To vary the mono
tony of too much sour mash, Emma John.
son and Sophia Gibson drew cold steel and
slashei each other until the corner of Peters
and st. Joseph streets reeked with gore.
They were sent to prison and yesterday
Judge Macarthur looked cross at them.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-27

TALsE FIRE ALARMs.-NOt less than a
..ozen false alarms we're sent in Christmas
eight. but the operator was too sharp to
give them much attention, 80 the silly fell
bows who wished to see engines roll were
s!isannOinted
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-27

Notice.-Ofice of the Merchants Fire Insur =
auce Company. No. 43 CArondelet street.-A meet
ing of the stockholders OF the Merchants Fire In
surauce Company will be held at their Office,
corner Carondelet and Union streets on MONDAY
December d, 1874, between the hours OF and 3
P. NJ. TO vote upon proposed anendmen to the
Gharte-. 8. SALOMON,
de3 SECRETARY.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-27

A VERY MEAN ACTION.-A person, who is
unfortunately unknown, fired Christmas
bullet into the fine show window Of store
on Carondelet, between Gravier and Per.
dido streets, shattering costly pane OF
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-27

POLICE COMMISSIONERS APPoINTEp.-Gov-
...nor kellogg Yesterday appointed MAJOR
William NJ Robinson, police commissioner,
vice Mr.. Joubert resigned.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-27
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Bank Notice.-The twenty fifth day Of Deem
Der next lChristmas) and the first and eighth days
of January next, being legal holidays. the FOL
lowing banks members of the New Orleans Clear.
ing House ASSOCIATION. will be closed on those
days 49,, -,
be PAYABLE the day succeeding, viz: Saturday, the
twenty sixth of December. 1874. and January
and g. 1875:
Citizens Bank Of Louisiana.
Union National BANK.
Louisiana National Bank
State Nation al Bank.
Mechanics and raiders Bake
Germania National Bank.
Louisiana Savings Bans.
New Orleans National BSNH.
Hibernia National Bank
Bank of Lafayette.
Pike, Brother Co.
Canal Bank.
Mutual EatiOna, BaD6.
Peoples Bank.
Bank of America.
ISAAC n. MAYNARD, Manager
New Orleans Clearing House December ~, 1874
de23 u Is 30 81 jail
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-27

THELA CARs.-The cars which ran late
Christmas night made money and accommo.
dated many people. 1t is hoped that the
.iost prominent lines Will continue laUe cars
during the entire gay season.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-27
Auction SALES TOMORROW.

PLACIDE J. SPEAR. at IL o'clock, at the Mer'
chants and Auctioneers' Exchange, five shares
stock of Bank of America at O'clock on Bayou
road, between St. Claude and IRENE streets
furniture jewery and wearing apparel.
BY CONSTABLE JOSEPH CONTRERAs, at ~
O'Clock, at No. Frenchman street, piano and
household furniture.
az CONSTABLE JOHN MCCORMICK, at IL O'Clock,
at stable No. 1874 3aronAe street, horse AID
mare.
BY ALBERT PAUL, at No II Baronne street 1or'
feited pledges-watches1 ewery' pistols wear
ing apparel, etc
sY sgxRiPP WAGGAMAN. at IL O'clock, at Mer
cba,ts and Auctioneers Exchange, a lot with
ryfidjsrs. on st. Anthony, between Prosper
nd so,idee streets two other lots with
ilrildings. in same square.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-27

Company No. l24 Canal street New Orleans, De-
cember 9, ls74.-At meeting of the Board of Di.
rectors held this day dividend Of FOUR DOLL ARS
ers on and after January l, 1875 The transfer
books will be closed from December u to 81. 1874.
inclusive.
del0 Ge3i 9. C. LEWIS, Secretary
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-27

A BURGLAR TAKEN M. w. Alexander,
alias William johnson, rated as a profess
sional burglar, was arrested near the cen
trail police station by Detective Pearson.
who has reason to believe that accused is
Che person who recently robbed the resi-
dence of Mrs Hogan, No. Al lower Ram
part street. A hundred dollars and gold
watch were found on him. About Sl7Oo
sUorth of ware was stolenfrom Mrs. Hogan.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-27
DREDGING,

I, The officer in command Of the dredgeboat
engaged in dredging the channel or channels
heretofore specified. shall be the sfacsr Of En-
vision Of the work. or in of his absence from
the dredgeb0at, the master Of the dredgeboat.
II. The said 0eaees in command ehau select for
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-27
GENERAL.

l. No master or other person in command of q
vessel drawing more tha2 twelve feet of water,
shall attempt to pass the vessel under his COM
mand through any channel that the government
of the United States il maintaining, improving. OF
attempting to mrOve, across bar at the mouth Of
the Mississippi river, without having on board such
vessel a branch pilot licensed to pilot vessels
across the bars at the mouth Of the Mississippi
river a. provided for by the statutes of the State
of Louisiana.
H. No master or other person in command of
vessel having al duly licensed branch pilot on
board as required by section l. shall control or
force in any manner the action of such pilot while
said vessel is entering passing through or leaving
the channel or channels described in section |. ex.
cept it be evident that the pilot IS incapable Of
properly performing his duty because OF drunk.
epess OF ignorance, but said master other per-
son in command of said versel shall obey, or cause
to be obeyed all orders relating to the handling of
said vessel that may be given by said pilot Except
the latter be drunk or ignorant of his duties and
this, in prompt, seamanike manner.
III. Captains or other persons IN command OF
tewboat OF towboats, while employed in assisting
vessels to pass through the channel or channels
described in section one, shall attach their tow
boat or tOwb0ats to the vessels assisted in such
manner the pilot on the vessel shall direct, and
while engaged in towing said vessel shall obey all
orders gwen by said plot to change the direction.
speed Of, or power exerted by such tOw5Oat or
tOwbOars or their points OF attachment to the
vessel t0wed: nor in these matters shall the said
captains other persons, or any OF them exercise
discretion to do otherwise than az directed by said
pilot.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-27

,icpE BENEVOLENT AssoCIATIoN.-We
save been favored with tickets to this asso-
stations mask ball, which will take place
On the thirtieth of January, in Grunewald
Ill
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-27

isaac BUSH ExpLAINs.-It will be re.
snembered that some time since, the othc
of Attorney General Field was broken open (,
and the books mutilated and furniture de.
stroyed. Isaac Bush, the messenger, was
arrested, but, in the absence Of proof, was
promptly discharged. Bush, IN written
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-27
Local Intelligence.

RESULT OF AN ExPLosIoN.-As was ex-
pected, several accidents have resulted from
the use of fireworks and the discharge of
firearms in public places. Between ten and
eleven o'clock Christmas morning, Robert
johnson, an old man, was driving cart on
Julia, near Camp, street. An explosion
frightened the mule, and the driver was
thrown TO the ground violently. The fall
broke his neck. An inquest was held and a
verdict given that the death was accidental.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-27
OFFICIAL NOTICES.
NOTICE TO PILOTS AND sHIPNlAs-
TIERS.

vIVHE FOLLOWING REGULATIONS. MADE IN
u conformity with the provisions Of an act en-.
titled IAN act to facilitate the execution of and to
protect certain public works Of Improvement at the
mouth of the Mississippi river" approved June L,
1874, have been approved by the Secretary of War,
and are, by his order, published for the in.Orma-
ton and guidance Of all concerned.
A. A. HUMPHREYS,
Brigadier General and Chief of Engineers.
An act to facilitate the execution of and to pro-
tect certain works public works OF improve
ment at the mouth Of the Mississippi river.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House OF Repre-
sentatives OF the United States of America in
Congress assembled, That from and after the
passage of this act the Secretary War is directed
to assume full control over the particular channel
excavation or improvement by the government Of
the United States, so far may be necessary to
the carving and protection of such excavation
and improvement, and until the same be COM
pleted, and he may establish such regulations re-
specting the use of or passage through such chan
mel as he shall deem needful to fully protect the
channel and to facilitate the excavation, improve.
ment and use thereof Such regulations shall be
promulgated by publication thereof for ten days
consecutvely in tive daily papers published in
New Orleans, Louisiana, and the same may in like
manner be changed from time to time, and any
tempting to DISTRICT, the said improvements. and
any person who shall willfully or negiigently
strand or sink any boat or craft in said channe I
channel, or cause any impairment, injury, filing
up or shOaling therein, shall be guilty of INSIDE
meanOr and, on conviction thereof. shall be pun
ished by fine not exceeding five hundred dollars,
or imprisonment for not more than six months, Oh
both, in the discretion of the court.
Approved June l. 1874.
In compliance with those provisions Of the above
cited act of Congress. which devOye Oh the Score
tary of War the duty of assuming control over
al ha
sippi river in course of excavation improve
ment by the government Of the United states,
in matters respecting the use Of such channel
and OF establishing regulations designed to pre-
vent the obstruction, impairment, injury, filling
up or shoaling of such channel through the will
tullness or negligence OF any parties whatsoever
or interference with or obstrlctng, attempting
to Obstruct, the improvement of such channel, the
following regulations are established:
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-27

4 COMPLAINING MECHANICAL commu-
ntoatiou from an American mechanic informs
as that Red river planter has sent to
Scotland to obtain a carpenter and black.
smith. Complainant asserts that he applied
30; the carpenters place, but was rejected.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-27

COMMITTEE or CoLoRED MEN.-The Elk
eeu,ive Committee of Colored Men, of
which General T. Morris Chester is chair
man. will meet at the State House on Mon.
day at l. NJ. for the transaction Of import
mt business,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-27

AN AGGRAvATING ATTACK.-Late Friday
evening, rs Mr.. Andrew Schneider was pro-
ceeding toward his home, man rushed out
of grocery, corner OF First and Freret
streets, holding a cheese knife. He asked
Mr.. Schneider if his name was Bill Sutton,
and the latter replied that it was not. The
fellow said: "Ycu SAINT crawl out OF it that
way" and proceeded to carve Mr.. Schneider,
wounding him in the back and abdomen
and then fled. The wounded man was sent
20 his home on Freret, near Philip street;
Perhaps if there is such person as Bill
Sutton the would be murderer can be found.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-27


woundng him in the back and abdomen
and then fled. The wounded man was sent
TO his home on Freret, near Philip street.
Perhaps if there is such person as Bill
Sutton the would be murderer can be found.
A GENERAL FIGHT-One Man Killed and
one Budiy Wou,aed.-The corner OF First
aud Locust streets was the scene of terri
BILE tragedy Christmas evening. Several
young white men were together, passing
the above locality. In the door of Door
slanty stood two cOlOred men, John wat
son and Alexander Smith. One OF the
white men remarked to companion:
That's the niger now" Smith replied:
Yes, you White Lacquer, and I'll be here
long after you are dead" Other epithets
were banded, during which Smith called
Watson to bring out gun. The moment
ne appeared with the weapon shot was
lired, by whom is not known. Smith then
raised his gun and fired, but did no damage.
On this the fight became general, the
young men shooting rapidly, and finally
coming to close quarters. They pursued the
aoIored men. killing Watson and badly
wounding Smith, and it is quite impossible
for him to survive long. When the men
fell the intruders departed, separating. The
little house ia SO full OF bullet holes as to
suggest that not less than 100 shots were
cred. Watson arrived here last Thursday
from Duckport, in this State, where he has
o farm. His crop of cotton is now on its
way to New Orleans. No arrests have been
made, bat if Smith should recover he may
sle able to point out some of the offenders.
An inquest will be held tomorrow.
Last evening Peter Dento, shoemaker
fiftv.eight years old, was arrested as the
person who shot and killed Watson.
BRIEF MENrroN.-James Howard, a lad.
accidentally shot his hand at the corner OF
Dorgenois and Canal streets.
Patrick Mcnamara, youthful topper,
drank something which made his head so
heavy that that useful member found
Christmas on hard curbstone. The wound
il a bad one, and he will stop in the hospital
two or three weeks.
John Collins sent his angry INST through
pane of glass at No. 365 Common street,
when blood flowed. His wrist was badly
lacerated.
Kate Carter and David Green Guarreled
on Cypress near Roman street, and the
brave David yanked his razor into her
aIuivering flesh. Green and one OF his
friends were arrested by Corporal Carleton.
Thursday evening Joseph Williams. an
infant, being left alone in the house Of his
another, corner of Melpomene and Magnolia
streets, played with fire. setting his clothing
:, 3 blaze. He died Friday morning.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-27
LEGAL NOTICES.
MONlT1ONs
SUPERIOR DISTRICT COURT.

METROPOLITAN LOAN, SAVINGS AND PLEDGE
Bank vs.. F. E. Dumas and Francois LacrOi1-
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-27

NOtice.-Offce OF the Louisiana State Lottery
Company, New Orleans, December ~, l8.4.-The
stockholders of this corporation are hereby mott,
fed that the stock books will be closed on THE
LAST DAY OF DECsMBER, 1874, and remain ~
until after the dividend is declared.
By order OF the Board.
de22 A27 H. PERALTA, secretary.
Notice.-The annual election for seven drec
tors will be held by the stockholders Of the Canal
Street. City Park and Lake Railroad Company, at
the office no. 26 st. Charles street up stairs on
MONDAY, January 4, 1875, between the hours OF
IL NJ. and P. VI as provided in article seven OF
dels I'd R. II. HARRISON Secretary.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-27
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF
LOUISIANA.

RICHARD ENGLAND, REPRESENTED BY PAULINE
C. England his widow and testamentary ex.
ecutriz appellee, VS.. J. s. Neal and John G..
Sinuott apUellant-NO. s19O.