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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-07

plate the dumping Of whole tunnel in the
river. or perhaps the penalty would have
been more severe. ...-.....-.-.-
The defendants claimed that they were
employed by the bridge company as labor
ers, and could not be personally held re-
sponsible; their attorney, MIR. j. K. War
field, also pleaded the following special or
dinance, claiming that it gave them the
right to dump the dirt into the river:
Be it ordained by the City Council of the
city OF st. Louis as follows:
SECTION l. That permission and consent
OF the city of St. Louis is hereby granted to
the st. Louis and Illinois Bridge Company
to use and occupy for the construction of
the western abutment pier OF the bridge
which said company is about to build over
the Mississippi river at St. Louis, so much
and such portions of The wharf fronting on
said river between Washington avenue and
Green street as may be necessary for the
convenient and safe handling of machinery
material and the working OF mechanics and
laborers in the construction and erection of
suitable and permanent pier for said
bridge; provided, however, that the St.
Louis and Illinois Bridge Company leave at
all times at least one space twenty-si feet
wide on the wharf between Washington
avenue and Green street free of Obstruc
tons for the accommodation of traffic.
The police justice decided that the ordi-
nance did not give authority to obstruct
the channel and fined them twenty dollars
each.
When it shall be remembered by st.
Louis that the head of the Bridge and
Tunnel Company is now striving to defeat
a new outlet to the ocean, and asking to
have the use of the river to experiment for
several years, We may ask if it does not look
Ikea conspiracy to close the navigation of
the Mississippi above and below and COM
pei all Western commerce to go to Eastern
ports by bridge and tunnel exclusively.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-07
NOT GUILTY.

Among other effects Of senility evident
in a journal of some forty years standing
is the forgetfulness of its own past record
in assuming that what it now is it has
always been. There is plea of limitation
in the past position of journal. Under
this the Picayne is safe from the charge
made by a correspondent of the late New
Orleans Herald, that it succumbed to the
sway of General Butler, though it is to-
day so rampant agains. him and all his
tribe as it is, indeed, to all who sur
render to the sway of General Grant.
Under this plea of limitation and another
of abb, we shall proceed to acquit the
Picavne of one charge that it denies
Here it is:
To say that we have kept our readers
ignorant of the trial is as false as to say
that we instigated the prisoners to murder,
and now desert them in their extremity.
The employment of the imperial pro-
noun may mislead the reader. Of course
the present 1--WE" of the Picaynae did
nothing of the sort The 1--WE uns" of the
Picay,me at the date Of the Grant trouble
have long since departed this editorial
life The proprietors of that period have
relapsed into the shades of obscurity, and
are once more easier in running shops,
soda fountains and banks than in the nav
igation Of a public organ. But it is OF
record that there came from Washington a
telegramatic command for ''action," to
''agitate," ''agitate," 'agitate," and that
the Picayone of the period uttered edi-
torials followed by acts of popular vio-
lence, the. avowed object of which was, on
the part of the actors, to drive out the
occupant officers and install the contest
ants. But We expressly exonerate the
1--WE uns' of the present Pic. They are
among the anonymous, and SO are un-
known. They were said to have sprung
on board the Pic and assumed command
from the wreck of small craft which
sank at the instant of their quitting it.
We have no means of knowing, nor are
curious to ask their political antecedents.
But they could not have ''instigated" the
Grant prisoners to murder" from the
Picayune. Chronology would not allow
it to be possible. Nor are they more re-
sponsible for the political action of their
predecessors of the quill than they would
be for an indictment of murder, or ver-
dict in libel
We therefore take the present 1--WE uns"
as they say in North and South Caro-
lina-as the large people Lemuel CULVER,
in the palm of the hand, and Get these
little peck-ers carefully down from that
dad commence" Their vanity would
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-07
( POSITIVE DISGRACE,

The clio sing scenes Of the session of the
Legislature on Thursday were character
lied by more than the usual amount of
tumult, confusion and disorder. The
House especially was distinguished for its
near approach to Bedlam. So far as We
hear, the Senators deported themselves
with more dignity, and did not permit
the excitement Of the hour or spirituous
liquors to take away their sense and dis
cretion. Men who have been in
trusted by their constituents with such a
responsible duty as legislation should
never, for one moment while on duty,
permit themselves to be thrown off their
guard, should never relax their vigilance
or fail in any duty pertaining to their sta
ton. 1t is to be regretted that SO many
members of the House disregarded their
sworn duties in this respect, and de-
,neaned themselves during the last hours
like demented beings.
Such men are not to be trusted, and
would not be could their constituents see
them as we saw them, whirling around
through the mob of their own creation like
dancing dervishes, responding yes and no
at the same time to the call of the clerk for
their votes and deeming it a splendid joke
a fine piece of witticism that such great
statesmen could act SO like fools and yet
be sane. These remarks are applicable to
the Democratic and Republican members
alike, and to white and colored. We re-
greet to be compelled to censure the con-
duct Of members who have in the main
acquitted themselves with credit during
the entire session, and assisted in passing
reform measures for which we shall ever
be grateful. But good conduct for fifty
nine days does not excuse a disregard Of
dignity on the sixtieth. And men who
permit themselves to be led away by ex-
citement find it difficult to secure the con-
fdence of their fellow-citizens.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-07
SENATOR WEST.

The General Assembly on the last day
of its session, adopted joint resolution,
introduced by Mr.. Brewster in the Sem
ate and Mr. Allain in the House, which in
apt language expresses the opinion of the
community upon the course of Senator
West in Congress. 1t recites his firm adj
herence to the principles which govern
Union loving people and the Republican
party, his unceasing efforts to produce
harmony Of feeling and sentiment in the
people of Louisiana, and his exertions to
secure to the State and the valley of the
Mississippi freedom of commerce by the
passage of the Fort st. Philip canal bill.
However widely different the opinions
of Senator West and many good citizens
may be on political subjects, it is certain
no dissenting voice will be heard from
them on the passage Of this resolution,
which declares that he deserves the thanks
Of the community for his efforts for their
prosperity.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-07

of these Democratic oficeholders. The
taxpayers will now know where to put the
responsibility for part Of their burdens
to the extent of about $50, 900 per annum.
1t is hoped that reduction Of city taxes
for the present year of about three-quar-
tiers of one per cent will at once result
from these labors Of the Chamber of Com
MERGE.
An equally important result was the
adoption, through the efforts of the same
committee, Of constitutional amendment
which, when ratified, will prevent the
city from ever again increasing her debt
in any manner, whether bonded or
floating.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-07
THE CONSPIRACY AGAINST TIE MIssIs
SIpPJ

Not satisfied with building bridge
across the Mississippi which compels the
transhipment Of much commerce at st.
Louis; not content with taking trade
which does not see daylight in the TUNE,
under the city Of st. Louis, it seems an.
other step is essential to close that pro-
gressive port. The st. Louis Journal has
the following heading:
Obstructing observation-disclosures of the
bridge arrested for dumping mud IN the
Mississppi-They are adjudged guilty and
fined $50 each.
Then follows this:
For some time past change in the depth
of the water on the west side of the Missis-
sippi opposite the wharf has been visible,
and been watched with serious regard by
the river interests. From Vine street to
Market the channel has been materially
changed, and opposite the levee for some
distance below the bridge the depth of the
water has changed from sixteen to eight
feet, and a sand bar Is being gradually
formed below the middle pier of the bridge.
The cause of the change in the depth and
the formation of the bar is said to be the
CLAW dug out of the tunnel and dumped into
the river from the ives tern abutment of the
bridge.
This morning Patrick Shea, Thomas Nc
Cam and Hugh Goran. employees of the
bridge company, were arraigned in the pO-
lice court at the instigation of the harbor
master, charged with violating the follow
ing ordinance:
Sec. %. Every person who shall deposit
or dump upon the wharf, or dump in the
Mississippi river in front of said wharf,
within five hundred feet of the western
shore Of said river, any nuisance, incum-
6rance or impeachment, or stop at any land
ing within this city, between Ferry street
north and Arsenal street south, shall be
deemed guilty of . misdeneanor, and shall,
upon conviction thereof, be fined not less
than ten, or moro than twenty dollars.
The above ordinance did not centem.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-07
THE CITY REFORM BILLS.

The amount of reduction in current
annual expenses of the city of New Or
leans, effected through the efforts of the
committee of the Chamber of Commerce,
foots up about one million of dollars.
The Council are authorized and required
at once to reduce the budget and levy for
the present year accordingly.
The bills to reduce the enormous fees
paid by the city to the criminal sheriff
and clerk of the First District Court
passed the Senate, but failed on the last
day to be taken up in the House, on
account of violent opposition on the part
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-07

On recent Sunday evening an enter
tainment was given at Harmony Hall, il
Galveston, Texas, Under the immediate
superintendent of the Rev. A. Blum.
Among other successes of the night, the
Galveston NeacS mentions the fact that
Miss Lena Blum fairly brought down the
Mouse with comic song, entitled Stand
Ne On NV Little Head"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-07

There are many fruits which never turn
sweet until the frost has touched them.
There are many nuts that never fall from
the bough Of the tree till the frost has
opened and ripened them. And there are
many elements of life that never grow sweet
and beautiful till sorrow touches them.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-07

The late Lady Holland was rather fond
of crowding her dinner table. Once, when
the company was already tightly packed
an unexpected guest arrived, and she in,
stantly gave her imperious order: ''Lut
trell, make ROOM ut must certainly be
made" he answered, 'for it does not erist
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-07

Tickets of admission to strawberry
festival at the Third Presbyterian Church
Third District, beginning April 7, have been
received. The ladies OF the church have
adopted this method of raising funds to
meet current expenses. The festival will
continue three evenings, and may be visited
at any time while it lasts for twenty-five
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-07

A few years since, at the celebration OF
the national anniversary in New York, a
poor peddler, who was present, being called
upon for toast offered the following:
'Here is health to poverty; it sticks to
man when all his friends desert him.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-07

The Washington correspondent of the
st. Louis Globe says that Governor Elan
ders of Louisiana appeared on Tuesday be-
fore the House Committee on Railroads
and Canals in support of the Fort st.
Philip canal project
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-07

"Ihe Pennsylvania Society for Promoting
the Abolition OF Slavery" which was or
ganized in l775, recently held an annual
election, at which president and other
officers were chosen for the ensuing year.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-07

We were compelled to go to press this
morning without any information through
the Associated Press dispatches as to whom
the postmaster at Atlanta shook hands with
or spoke to Yesterday.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-07

Lord Eldon, although great stickler for
the church, seldom or never attended pub
lie worship. A parasite spoke of him to a
friend as pillar of the church. "Say,
rather, buttress," was the reply; "for you
never see him inside"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-07

A Miss Shears announces herself as dress
maker for the good ladies OF Western
village. What an editor for country
paper she would make She would gore
all, and cut without bias.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-07

The Times speaks of a carving matinee
which occurred on Thursday. between
eleven md twelve o'clock at night. And
yet there are persons SO lost to all human
feeling as 10 oppose free public schools. If
the young m an who took the liberty with
the English La uguage in this case had been
blessed with a short term of tuition in
country school, b might have been spared
. great mortidcati N. .aeoo. - isse, 49,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-07

An Irishman explains as reason why no
n;ention is made of his countrvmen as hav-
ing been taken into the ark, that at the
time of the food the Irish were all wealthy
and had boats of their own.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-07

Dord Derby says: Waiting for things to
turn up is urphilosophical as well as I'M
profitable. Things will turn up just as fast
and as often while you are working as while
Won are waiting"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-07

1t may not be inapt at the present time
TO quote a saying of Lord Chesterfield +:
"Giye me virtuous' actions and l will not
too closely scrutinize the motives"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-07

The Chicago Times in an editorial en-
titled "St. Patrick was Gentleman,
thinks this fact a sufficient reason for not
celebrating the day by pickering, osten
tatious and expensive parade.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-07

Hon. Thomas Green Davidson, the vet
eran legislator, completed the events OF his
recent political career by drawing prize
of $500 in the Havana lottery.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-07

The latest thing in envelopes is small
black devil in the fold, with the words
"who the" over his lordshp, and sis this
from (" underneath.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-07

An OK that had been eating fermented
grain, which was in preparation for making
ale, became intoxicated, and was offered
for sale by his owner as "corned beef"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-07

Within the last three months the Pres
ident has appointed thirty postmistresses
to take charge of the mails at the same
number of towns,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-07

The standing walnut trees on half sec
ton of land in Miami, Indiana, sold for
1000 Twenty years ago these trees were
the greatest incum ORANGES the settlers had.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-07

John G. Douglass ct al. vs.. Steamer Gov.
ernor Allen.
IN TIE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
for the District Of Louisiana, No. lO, 352-By vr-
tue of an order of court to directedn the above
entitled suit will proceed to sell to the highest
bidder, on FRIDAY, March 10, 1874. at twelve
house, on Canal street. in this city
THE STEAMBOAT GOVERNOR ALLEN her fur.
niture, apparel, tackle etc.
Terms-Cash at the time Of adiud ication
United States Marshaps Office, New Orleans
March O. 1874. s, B. PACKARD
mhS cod United States Marshal.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-07

High bred Mohammedans consider 1t the
polite thing to begin letter with: my
illustrious friend and joy of my liver"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-07

The Brooklyn Argus thinks that Upper
might find consolation in his poverty By
knowing that he can never be so poor as
his nOptry
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-07

Kentucky Graves a Boone in the form OF
a historical painting of pioneer Daniel.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-07

Cairo, Illinois, boasts Of bantam intelli-
gent enough to visit the police court, and to
crow whenever a chicken thief is convicted.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-07
U. s. MARSHAL'S SALES.

n. Duteii VS.. III. Chaurant q Co.; Bradish
Johnson 4 Sons II. Chaurant x Co.
In THE UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT. FIFTH
Il Circuit and District of Louisiana, Nos 1904 and
oS6l-By virtue of writ of fer facias to me d.
rected in each of the above entitled suits, will
proceed to sell to the highest bidder, on SATUR-
DAY, March :, 1874, at twelve o'clock NJ, at the
entrance TO the Customhouse. on Canal street, in
this city, the following described property, viz
THE BAKERY and all the Fixtures and Iron Safe,
No SO Decatur street; and the Machinery No. II
Cont street the property Of the defendant in exc
ton, J. A. DHemecourt.
Seized in the above suits.
Term5-Cash on the spot.
United States Marshais office, New Orleans Jan.
uary 81, 1874.
s. B. PACKARD
ja3l fel4 % mh7 United States Marshal,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-07

Father Burke has received the title Of
doctor and master in theology.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-07

1t is reported that Alexander ii. Stephens
is close student of the Holy Scriptures
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-07

Will some one answer Juliet's conun-
drum: ooh, Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art
thou Romeo!'
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-07

Galveston, Texas boasts of an increase
IN population of over q, 1000 within the last
three years.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-07

Ale should be drank at dancing parties
1t is the natural hop liquor.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-07
FOB RENT.

FTvO .RRNT-A COTTAGE HOUSE NO. ASs ST.
L Andrew street. between Rampant and Franklin
streets. containing three rooms and kitchen Rent
per month, ol6. Apply On the premises jail
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-07
BUSINESS CARDS,

ALEXANDER HAY. WILLIAM MEHLE.
Hay 4 MEHLE'
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
For the purchase, SALE forwarding and shipment Of
Hides, Wool, Leather, Beeswax, Tallow,
and Tanning Materials,
Nos IS, IS, Al, 50 and 81 Common street.
OFFICE, NO. l2O NEW LEvEE
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-07

Berlin has an academy where beer brew:
ing is taught.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-07

The "Prodigal Son. is on exhibition in
Chicago.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-07

Books other than those Catholic often
keep Lent.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-07
DETITIONs AND sCHEDULEs

1HIAXAONS AND SCHEDULES
Prepared strictly according to the bankrupt Law
general orders Of the United States Suprema
Court and rules Of the United States District
Court. BY JOHN 8, CARTER.
At the once Of @. 8. Kellogg, Register in Bank
ruptcy, Customhouse building, New Orleans
Blanks always On hand. mol
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-07
NEW ORLEANS PURCHASING
BUREAU.
prosperity

g.. ............Canai Streex...............9 80
SHOPPING
OF every description for Ladies' and Dealers on or.
ders from Louisiana and the Southern States.
Constant familiarity with the market and best
houses insures great saving to customerA.
CIRCULARS and SAMPLES SENT FREE.
MRS. II. MOGRIDGE.
ap2 Ivan
Middletown transcript., 1874-11-07
Maryland Affairs.

The following real estate was sold at Ches
tertown, Kent county, on Tuesday Of last
week The house and lot in chestertown, oc-
cupied by DR. J. Perkins, to j. K. Aldridge,
for $2,135>: the Waibel House, corner oil
High and Kent streets, for $500, and the
Waibel farm, Quaker Neck, 81 acres, for
$500; both purchased by J. N. Usi1ton.
The Mason farm Of the late A. J. Wallis, ITS
acres without improvements, was also sold
to Charles T. Westcott for 81 ,o5o.
A Convention was held in Easton last week,
composed of the delegates from the eight
gnsnges in Taibotcounty. There were eigh,
delegates from each grange, FIVE gentlemen
and three ladies. Capt. E. L. F. Hardcastle,
of the Easton grange, was elected president
E. 7. Benson, ofRoyal Oak Grange, secretary
F. Carroll sGoldsborough, gatekeeper, and
John Outram, steward. -
Richard Williams, Of Halls cross roads,
Queen Anne's county, know throughout the
country as Squire Williams, whilst riding
out with Mr.. Roe, Of the same village, on
Monday week, suddenly appeared to fall
asleep in the carriage, but after few moments
Mr.. Roe discovered that be was dead.
Ia the Circuit Court Of Kent county, al
Chestertown, last week, the following sent
ences were pronounced Chas. Woodward,
arssn, ten years in the penitentiary; HamiI.
ton Chatham, arson, three years, George W
Jones, larceny, one year; Charles Carroll
larceny, eighteen months.
Messrs. VIM. q. Cheezum and Robert G
Boardley have purchased the material of ths
Easton Journal, and propose Publishing q
democratic newspaper in Centreville, Queer
Anne's county. ,s.aa xla.i
The Eastern Shoreman says nearly all th,
strawberry plantatieuy in and near Salisbury
I Mieemico county, have been in blossom thil
fall, and in some fields ripe berries have beel
discovered.
The Esston (TAlbot county, Gasette say,
that if the Fifth Maryland Regiment visit
Easton on Thanksgiving Day, as contemplate
ed, there is not citizen of that town tina,
will not give them hearty welcome.
The farm Of Gibson I Fsddsman, Of Queen
Anne's county, near Wye Mills, 2s5 acres,
has been sold to John Mason, Of New Jersey,
for s., ,325. assrss-f. .rr.9 -5-r r,.sl.s
The rate of taxation in Talbot couaty thil
year is s7s-is cents on the $l00. This in
cludes State, county, and school tax.
The Dorchester county agricultural fail
was held on Thursday and Friday of THU
week. .-zas t-e.