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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-02-12
MORE PROOF OF MISCHIEF.

The city of New Orleans has for more
than three years past devoted itself to
bring the nationality of the Mississippi
outlet before the government. and to con.
centrate the support Of the whole valley
of the river upon its improvement by an
outlet canal Awaiting the moment when
the large expenditure of time and money
by our citizens had brought the project to
a practical form, an ambitious engineer
has entered the field to turn to his own
renown all the public interest which the
city of New Orleans, her people, her rep
resentatives, her press and her associa-
tons had created.
We deplored this intrusion. and pointed
out why this scheme, which has been be.
fore the people o: Louisiana since the
first soundings of the river. more than
one hundred and fifty years ago. was
fraught with mischief. 1t was in itself
nothing, but it would afford an excuse for
opposition. and if it should obtain any
doubtful strength Of the Quite: improve
ment.
To show the very formidable character
of the opposition to be apprehended we
quote the following paragraph from the
Washington correspondence of the New
York Times. The heading will be found
significant, if not alarming. 1t may be
that st. Louis and Chicago will make
their fight on our improvement.
CHICAGO AND ST. LOUIS RIvALRY-rHE FORT
ST. PHILIP CANAL AND THE DOUBLE TRACK
FREIGHT RAILROAD SCHEMES.
WASHINGTON. February 6.-The House
Committee on Railroads and Canals this
morning determined to report back, favor
ably, the bill Of Mr.. Stone, which provides
for the construction of the Fort St. Philip
ship canal around the mouths of the Missis
sippi river. The amount of the appropria-
ton is left blank in the bill. 1t is the in
tention Of the friends Of this measure, how
ever, to endesvOr to secure an appr0pria-
ton of 81, 000. 900 for it. An effort will also
be made to induce the friends of the several
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-02-12
MORE FAVORITISM.

We regret to see that the bill to exempt
the Port Hudson and Clinton railroad
from taxation is being pushed along in the
House. This road is purely local insti-
tuition. and its benefits GO to but q small
fraction Of the people. There would be
every bit as much propriety in striking
from the revenues of the State the taxes
paid by our city railroad companies.
Special legislation in behalf of private
interests is one of the greatest evils Lou
isiana now endures. and any reformer
who will put stopper upon the pernicious
custom by procuring the submission to
the people Of constitutional amendment
forbidding it, will be hailed as general
benefactor. 1t is in this manner the evil
has been cured in Pennsylvania and other
once afflicted States. Who will initiate
the reform in Louisiana
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-02-12
THE NEW ELECTION.

Direct, and what we can not help re-
garding as reliable International least,
as reliable as any intelligence can be over
night in these days of political equita-
tion-places the condition of the Louis
lana case yesterday as follows:
The Carpenter bill will 60 to the Com
mittee on Privileges and Elections, where
three members only will vote for it. A
favorable report can not possibly be Sc
cured for it.
II seems that even among the minority
of the Senators who would vote for new
election in order to give the subject
quietus, fatal differences exist as to the
manner in which this solution shall be
effected; and that the full vote Of even
this minority can not be polled for any
plan that has been or is likely to be de-
vised. The grave and reverend senatorial
accouchers, we are now pretty well salts
fed, will strangle Carpenters lega! abor-
ton in the committee chamber.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-02-12

circuit around New Orleans. Its ocean
freights 60 to Eastern or European ship
owners; its commissions and way freights
to Eastern merchants and railroads.
There is no subject of SO much impor-
lance to New Orleans as commercial har-
mony with the upper West on the COM
merce of the continent. 1t is, in our opin-
ion, one of the strongest arguments for the
Fort St. Philip canal, that it will open
direct way of exchange for the rail and
river-carried products of the West for the
products of the tropics.
There is, however. an extensive trade on
the Pacific coast of this continent which
neither New Orleans nor the West can OBJ
tain without canal connecting the two
oceans. For centuries the world has pro-
jected this connection, but Of late years it
ap proaches commencement. The United
States government has already surveyed
the crossings below the Panama railroad,
as well as those across Tehuantepec, and,
more recently. that across Nicaragua.
The report of reconnaissance Of the latter
route has just been published in the Re-
port of Captain Lull, the officer in charge
Of the expedition, and there will be sent
at once 70 Nicaragua a commission TO
inspect and report On the practicability of
this route. There is assigned to this visit,
among others. Mr.. Walton. an engineer Of
New Orleans.
We do not hesitate to say that the route
through Nicaragua presents advantages
beyond the competition Of any other
ever surveyed. They are. in brief. two
lakes at the summit which will always af-
ford abundant supplies Of water for a ship
canal. The work to be done is undoubt-
eddy heavy. and the route much longer
than any other, but the estimates are
within s6O,0OO,0OO. The length Of the
canal constitutes no other objection than
the delay of passing through it. The
length Of the canal will be part of the voy-
age and must be passed either by land OF
ocean. If the Nicaragua canal be free
che only objection is the delay stated. But
it passes through an inhabited and pro-
ductive country. II is feeder, and pas
sengers and freight may be exported at
any point along its line. Il will be a |
point of fefreshment and rest in this long
voyage, of which it will form part.
We shall look with much interest to the
completion Of these waterways. 1t is not
to be expected that our own citizens will !
care much about them, but the Changers
OF Illinois will soon see that there is a
good market south Of New Orleans.
They will take the subject up, and our
city will, one day. be placed on the
greatest current of commerce known TO
United States, withou. having compre-
hended, Or raised a finger to aid in
it. 1t must be comfortable
thing to find that other people in pushing
their interests develop ours. So fellow
that had been starving on a farm life
time is suddenly enriched by some geolo-
gist who comes along and discovers coal
or petroleum. We expect something Of
that sort from the energy that will cut the
isthmus of Central America and turn the
current Of American trade by way of New
Orleans.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-02-12
LOST.

7 OST OR NlISLAIB-A DRAFT FOR 1924 s5
~ drawn by B. Ollie on A. Boucher, of this city,
dated New Orleans December %, 1873, to the order
OF J. Z. Hevers, and by him endorsed and made
payable at thirty days sight. Which draft was
protested FOR acceptance on the thirtyfrst Of
The payment Of said draft having been stopped,
the public is cautioned seainst Negotiating the
same. f47l3
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-02-12

1t is said that in some parts of Germany
when guest arrives at a house on visit.
It is the custom to suspend over his cham.
Der door, after he has retired to rest, or
early the next morning, a wreath of freshly
gut flowers, with words Of welcome in the
s.autra
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-02-12
THIS is THE STAKE INVOLVED.

The Picdyune labors to reconcile the
people to the increase in the rate of taxa
ton which defeat of the funding bill
must involve, by holding out hope that
the collection Of taxes. or part of them,
may be indefinitely postponed. This is
both fallacious and dishonest. and the
people know it. By sad experience they
have learned the bitter lesson that tax re-
sistins and delaying payments are among
the most costly luxuries that can be in
dulged in.
Twist and distort the question as it will,
the bondholders' organ can not conceal
these vital facts from the public. viz: the
debt and the high taxes it necessitates are
greater than they are longer able to pay.
The stringent enforcement of collections
last year proved ''the straw that broke
the camel's back" The funding bill gives
them life and hope, by first cutting down
the rate for the current year one-third of
the entire amount; and secondly, it per-
mits them to clear off their past tax
debts in obligations of the State which
they can procure at fifty cents on the dol
lar. Through the funding bill, and in no
other way. can this relief come which is
to save to them their homesteads and per-
nit the introduction of capital that will
restore to prosperity their industries. De-
feat it, and what does the future present?
One endless struggle under a burden
greater than is their strength to bear until
utter ruin or reputation is reached.
This is what, shorn of sophistry and
specious arguments, the Picayune asks, in
the interest Of foreign bondholders, the
people should accept in exchange for the
mere qualification of defeating a wise,
benefcent and necessary financial meas
ure, the credit Of originating and adopt
ing which must go to its political oppo-
nents. Let the people calmly consider
and Judge which is most inimical to them,
this blatant self-appointed champion or
the authors of the funding bill.
Mr.. Hyde Clarke, who signs himself as
secretary to the foreign bondholders.
urges upon our attention the hattering
point: Louisiana has, during SO many
years. maintained her credit at so high
point in the markets Of the world" etc.
Now, this is too vague and general to be
of any use in close argument. Mr.
Clarke does not state the figure at which
Our bonds have ruled in the London mar
ket. But as from forty to forty-five has
been the standing quotation in New Or
leans and New York during the past year
or two. we conclude that the foreign mar
kets have not offered much better induce
ments. When the foreign bondholders
can buy as many of our bonds as they
want at from forty to fifty cents on the
dollar, they ought to be glad to have them
taken of their hands at sixty. Perhaps
they except to the manner of payment
But We believe they will have reason to be
satisfied about that If necessary, we can
create such demand for our bonds at
home as will call them all in at good
prices. There are several propositions
under consideration having this object in
view, and something is nearly certain to
be done. ..e..s
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-02-12

DIR. Livingstone has been called "the
great English obituary provoker," and the
Detroit Tribune says that anybody who
wants to read an excellent obituary of Liv-
ingstone when his annual death takes place
next year, will find it in the paper of yes
fardou
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-02-12

The st. Louis Democrat objects to the in
situation that the bandits who recently
robbed steamer in BGuf river were from
Missouri. 1t says: "Governor WoOdson has
succeeded in making our State safe asy.
ium for such fellows, and it is not at all
probable that any of them have left u.s.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-02-12

Since 1924 the following amounts have
been expended by the general government
in harbor improvements: The North Allan.
tic States, from Delaware to Maine, total
Of $l300O,0OO; the Southern, from Maryland
to Florida, $l,S9iO3l; the Gulf coast,
$65l ,497; the Pacific coast. $685., 900, making
a total of about SIS, 00O, 900.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-02-12

A grand fancy dress and calico ball will
be given by the Screwmen's Benevolent AS
ISOLATION, at Exposition Hall, on Saturday
evening, next. Arrangements are in the
hands of Messrs. William II. Manning, Cor
nelius O'Donnell, E. III. Cannon, Peter Coyle,
John Fitzgerald, Robert Blackmore and
Charles Murray, and this fact is sufficient
guarantee that fine time will be had.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-02-12

When intoxicated, Frenchman wants
to dance, q German to sing, an Englishman
to eat, Spaniard to gamble, an Italian to
boast, Russian to be affectionate, an Irish
snan to fight, an American to make .
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-02-12
SUCCESSION NOTICES,

Succession of Constance KILN.
GECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
- OF Orleans, No: 36,94. - Whereas Ernest
Morel has pettiOned the court for letters Of ad.
ministration on the estate of the late Constance
KILL, deceased, interstate. Notice is hereby
within ten days why the prayer of the said petit
tiOneI should not be granted.
By order of the Court.
fe8 IL 49, FRANK PACE JR Clark
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-02-12

This day and month, in the year 1909,
was born Abraham Lincoln. He was assas-
sinated by John Wilkes Booth on the four
teenth day of April, 1865.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-02-12

With view Of making New Orleans a
permanent naval station, the stores at
Mound City, Missouri, comprising fine en-
gines, hose carriages, ETC.. have been Or
dered to be shipped here.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-02-12
A CARD.

E.v ORLEANS, February H. 1874.
The undersigned certifes that he the holder
of one-fourth Of combination ticket Nos T. "a, IS,
class 81 in the Louisiana State Lottery which drew
the capital prize of $4,000, on Tuesday February 10,
1874. said ticket having cost the of twenty-five
cents at the Office of Nelson Maritche, No. 10 st.
Charles street, and that the amount was promptly
paid presentation of the ticket at the office of
the company
GEORGE J. SEIGEL,
Residence corner Seventh and Constance streets.
fel2 2plc
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-02-12

We are asked to believe that twenty-On
years ago Portland, Maine, girl deposited
$l75 in bank, and going away forgot It
until few weeks ago, when she came back
and drew out $789.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-02-12
POUND NOTICES,

DEPARTMENT POLICE,
New Orleans, February ii, 1874. !
WAS BROUGHT TO THE FIFTH DISTRICT
W pound on Bouny street, between DelarOnde
and Where streets, Algiers astray the ninth
instant
high. with " hite spot on forehead
Which. if not claimed within five days, and the
expenses thereon paid, will be sold at public auc
ton, at said pound, on THURSDAY. February 10
1874, at twelve o'clock NJ.
r. BREWSTER
No. 45-fel2 I'd Administrator.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-02-12

Andrew jackson was accused of bad spell
ing, but John Randolph defended him by
declaring that "a man must be fool who
could not spell words more ways than one"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-02-12

The Rev. w. II. Milburn, the blind man
eloquent, has been repeating his lecture,
..What Blind Man Saw in England" at
Washington City.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-02-12

They have an intelligent divinity student
in Indiana, who can preach in English.
pray in Armenian, and sing in the Turkish
language.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-02-12

Strangers visiting the city will not have
Seen all the sights which this city contains
without paying visit to the store of Mr.. b.
4. Walshe, known during carnival season
by the title of Duke Of Wexford at No.
40 Canal street. In this establishment is
Kept everything stylish in the way of era
sats, gloves, shirts, and other underwear
tor gentlemen, boys and children; and in
o. only is to be seen those wonderfully beau
aitul Wexford ties.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-02-12

The Societe Culinaire gives its grand
fancy dress and masquerade bali this eve
ming at Grunewald Hall.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-02-12

Miss Sallie Kilgore, attorney and coun-
eelor at law" graduate Of the Michigan
law school, has located at Noblesville. In
diana
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-02-12

Cloth muffs. to which are fastened
punches Of artificial or natural flowers. are
now the correct things.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-02-12

Santa Barbara, California, recently had q
grand bull fight, which was attended by
the best citizens-Of Santa Barbara.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-02-12
Succession of Jean Manuel FIeifa..

SECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
~ Of Orleans, No. SO 245.-Notice is hereby given
to the creditors of this estate and ali other per.
SONS herein Interested, to show cause within ten
Gays from the present notification, if any they
have or can why the account and tableau Of dis
trlbution p!esente in the above entitled success
sion, by the testamentary executor Of the de-
ceased, should not be hOmologated and approved
and the funds distributed in accordance Herewith
By order OF the court.
FED l2E FRANK PACE IN CLARK
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-02-12
2 IS 49, FRANK PACE JR CLARK
Succession of 4. Y. H0rnherUer

GECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
~ of Orleans, No. &c, 736.-Notice ia hereby given
to the creditors of this estate aud to all other per
sons herein interested, to show cause within ton
days from the present notification, If any they
Celeste Hornberger, administrative of this estate.
should not be h0mOogated and approved and the
funds distributed in accordance Herewith
By order of the Court.
fe10 Ia l8* FRANK PACK JR Clerk
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-02-12

OF Colonel Withers, the new United
States Senator elect from Virginia, the
Lexington (Virginia) Gazette says: "He was
shot in the war, and the lead in him has
been cork and not sinker. He was born
in Campbell, doctored in Appomattox, a
Know-Nothing, wounded, had a heap of
eclams" don't drink, poor speaker, clever
fellow, and plain famly--safe and decent"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-02-12

Philadelphia talks of 'emeygency' ostels
Cor the coming centennial.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-02-12

Paris correspondent says that scarcely
any color than black is worn tos street
toilets.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-02-12

The Americans at Nice will give nice
Ball on Washlngton's birth DAY.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-02-12

Queen Victoria is said 10 be writing 2
Book. with it's scene laid in Germany.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-02-12

SECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THR PARISH
~ of Orleans, No. 36,564-NOtice is hereby given
to the creditors 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 ADMINISTRATIVE of this estate should not be
homologated and approved, and the funds distrb-
uted ill accordance Herewith,
By order of the Court.
fel2 IS 49, FRANK PACE JR Clerk
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-02-12
MISCELLANEOUS.

r IST OF TIE NAMES OF PARTIES
IL having unclaimed sumo Of money to their
ING COMPANY published in accordance with an
act of the Legislature. approved seventeenth
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-02-12

Male and female Friends now sit together
u meeting, like Christians.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-02-12

SBCOND DISTRICT COURT FOR TIKI PARISH OF
- Orleans, No. SO 90l.-Whereas, Mrs. Gottliebe
Frless has Dettioned the court for letters Of adj
mlnlstratl0n on the estate of the late John
Friess, deceased. intestate Notice is hereby
given to all whom it may concern to show
petitioner should not be granted.
By order OF the Court.
fe6 10 l4' FRANK PACE, JR., Clerk
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-02-12

Here is picture of Secretary Belknap by
o Washington scribbler: "He looks like
John Rolfe in the honeymoon with Poca-
hontas. His flesh, colors. and looks of
Soyish laziness, are all in the style of
Subens-yellowish beard, with autumn in
q and pippin apples, brown corn, pumpkins,
nuts, and everything eatable. 1t is beard
to 90 after chinquapins in His eyes have
the blueness of sky under which boys are
all day playing truant. He is athletic as
The god Mars after furlough in the fishing
season."
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-02-12

jeff Davis is in trouble with ex-senator
f'oote not only, but with Aleck Stephens.
1t reached the ears of Davis that Stephens
syas about to champion the cause of the
Cuban patriots, and he remarked that he
was "glad that Stephens had at last got out
of the fighting point The words came
back to Stephens, and he has written long
and vindictive letter to Georgia paper, in
which Davis Is handled without gloves
There is popular impression abroad that
Mr.. Davis talks too much, and it is certain
that the time for the Southern brethren of
this ilk to dwell together in unity has gone
by.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-02-12

DEPARTMENT OF POLICE,
New Orleans, February 10, 1874 :
WAS BROUGHT TO THE SIXTH DISTRICT
w Pound, on Jersey, between valence and Bor-
deaux streets
One white brndle COW.
One red spotted white COW. red ears and left
fore leg red.
One white COW. black spotted and black ears,
One black COW, white star on face. white lower
part OF body. tail white.
One white spotted red COW, lower part of BODY
black. spots on eyes, white face.
One red COW, holes in both horns, white star in
the face.
One dark red COW.
Which, if not claimed within Eve DAYS and the
expenses thereon paid, Will be sold at public auc-
tor tsna at said pound on THURSDAY, February 10,
No 44-fell st R. BREWSTER, Administrator.
DEPARTMENT OF POLIcE(
New Orleans, February 6, 1874 :
WAS BROUGHT TO THE FIRST DISTRICT
w Pound, corner of Perrilliat and Magnolia
treets-
One sorrel HORSE, about fifteen and a half bands
high lame in left fore leg, both hind feet white
Which if not claimed within fl DAYS and the
expenses thereon paid, will be sold at public auc-
ton TO-, at said pound on THURSDAY, February II,
R. BREWSTER, Administrator.
DEPARTMENT OF POLICE
New Orleans, February 6. 1874.
WAS BROUGHT To THE SIXTH DISTRICT
W Found ON Jersey street, between valence
and bordeaux streets
ONE DARK BAY MULE. fifteen hands high, stiff
in fore legs.
Winch, if not claimed within five days and the
expenses thereon paid, will be sold at public auc
ten, at said pound on THURSDAY, February H.
Z. BREWSTER, Administrator.
No. 42-fe7 I'd
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-02-12

sWhile there's life, theres SOAP. il .
Nyasherwoman's motto.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-02-12
TIREMEN'S BALL
LOUISIANA HOSE COMPANY.

at GRUNEWALD HALL. SATURDAY EVENING,
February 3d. 1874 for the benefit of the Relief Fund
COMMITTEE OF ARRANGBMENTS-R. H. Bea-
ners. chairman; James l. Day, A. J. Stringer, Jo-
seph p. HOrnOr, b. Schierman, H. p Buckley Phil.
Beck. Charles T. Howard, John Slider, Chris. Mad.
den John COttreaux.
Tickets, 81: Application for Ladies' Invitations
to be left at the Engine House. Proposals. rent
OF Bar, Hat Room and Restaurant to be addressed
to r: H. BENNERS, No. Sc Camp street.
ia18 Is % I'm
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-02-12

GRAND EXPOSITION CULINAIRK.
" Grand Fancy Dress Ball given by the French
Cooks Benevolent Association of New Orleans at
GRUEEWALD HALL, FEBRUARY II, 1874. Ladies
invitations and gentlemens tickets can be had by
making application at No. 127 Rampant street.
ner Toulouse; No. % Orleans street, No. % Royal
taurant
Tickets 81. fe6 IT.