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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-12

A popular lecturer has been Ginning his
bearers with the following definitions: "a
retreating chin denotes weakness; q pro.
jecting one harsh strength; a pointed chin
means acuteness; a soft, fat, double chin. a
love of good things; and an angular chin,
judgement and iirmness. A fiat chin de-
notes coldnessi round, dimpled one, good
ness; small chin, fear, and an ur chin, mis-.
chiefv
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-12

A correspondent of the Winchester Ners
says one Of the most important acts so far
passed by the Virginia Legislature is ian
act for the protection of deer in Frederick
county," and adds: General Washington
killed the last deer in Frederick q little
over hundred years ago"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-12

Tne ABOVE statement is @ Just, true and correct
transcript from the books of the company
PAUL F0URCHY, President.
&. VI. EoTT, Secretary.
Parish of Orleans, city of New Orleans.
Sworn to and subscribed before me the ninth da
Of June, 1873. p CHARLES CUvELMER.
Notary Public.
At a meeting Of the Board of Directora be,d a,
this ninth day of June 1873, it was resolved tn ia.
clare CASH DIVIDEND OF FIFTEEN PER CENT
on the net earned participating premiums for tho
year ending May 81, 1873. payable Oh third Menda,
in July next. ''
ALSO 10 pay TO the stockholders, on demand
terest at the rate of ten mar GOV. -
their stock.
DIRECTORS:
q pIse David McCoard,
N p1;' Z. F. genera
P. 8. Witt, IfTDTGrcny,
D. A. Chaffraix, n smn1
Charles LATTE. te,,,,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-12

A learned divine at Burlington said to a
liquor dealer there: ''Wretched man ! if
tho bed OF that river was bank high with
the suds of salvation, and June rise Of
p,ety was coming down from the noun
tains, there wouldn't be enough to wash
your feet"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-12

The Rev. +. E. Hale's society at Boston
had dance the other evening, and, as he
was unable to be present, he consoled
the party by sending little poem, which
appeared on the back of the programme of
dances,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-12

An old lady protested against the use of
Of Providence in going against wind and
tide, vehemently asserting, II would haze
naething to say to thae impiOus vessels"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-12

The Bishop of Montreal had prohibited
dancing. Two officers, wishing to obtain
permission to dance the polka at military
ball, danced together to show the bishop
how it was done. After the exhibition the
bishop gave his permission in these terms:
.'lou can dance the polka as long as you
please--with each other"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-12

Whether champagne is growing unpopular
or has been crowded cut by whisky, or the
people have less money to waste on such
costly drink, does not yet appear. But
there were 10000 dozen less of champagne
imported into the United States in 1873 than
1872. The percentage of dimisnished i'm
portatiOn was about thirteen per cent.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-12
NOTICE
TO TAX AND LICENSE PAYERS.
We vii! pay old State and City Taxes and City
Licenses at a liberal discount
JOHN KLEIN Il CO.,
No. IS Carondelet street, front Office
mill Got 2n -
PROCLAMATION.
FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD,
WILLIAM WEEKS
ARsistant Canra

FIF e HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD,
STATE OF LOUISIANA }
Executive Department.
New Orleans, april l, 1874
WHEREAs, information has reached mo that or
the eighteenth of February, 1874, WILLIAM F.
OROURkB, of West Pearl river, st. Tammany par
ish. was without provocation, shot at and killed
at point in Lake Borgne, twelve miles from the
east end of the Rigolets, within the limits of the
parish of Orleans and
whereas, all efforts of the local authorities to
discover and bring to justice the murderer or muir.
derers of tie said William F. ORourke have
failed
Now, therefore, l. William P. Kellogg Governor
of the State of Louisiana do issue this my procla-
nation Offering reward OF FIVE HUNDRED DOL
LARS for such evidence as shall lead TO the arrest
and conviction of the murderers of the said Will
liam F. O'ROurke, aforesaid.
Given Under my hand and the seal of the State
hereunto attached, this first day of April, in the
year of our Lord eighteen hundred aud seventy
four and of the independence OF the United States
the ninety eighth.
WILLIAM 2. KELLOGG.
BY the Governor:
WILLIAM WEEKS,
Assistant Secretary OF State. APPS Up
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-12
PROCLAMATION.
ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS REWARD.

ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS REWARD.
STATE OF LOUISIANA, }
Executive Department,
New Orleans, April I. 1874.
whereas, information has reached me that
during the night of April 3. 1874 EDWARD CLAREN
citizen OF New Orleans, was robbed and murdered
and his body thrown into the New canal, neal
Howard street in this city, and whersas all efforts
to discover and arrest his murderer or murderers
have failed
Now. therefore. l, William P. Kellogg, Governor
OF the State of Louisans, do issue this day nv
proclamation offering a reward of ONE THOUSAND
DOLLARS for such information as shall lead to the
arrest and conviction of the murderers of the said
Edward Claren, as aforesaid.
Given under my hand and the seal of the State
hereto attached this seventh day of April, in the
year of our of our Lord. one thousand eight hun
bred and seventy four, and Of the independence of
the United States the ninety eighth.
WILLIAM 2. KELLOGG.
By the Governor
WILLIAM WEEKS
Assistant Secretary Of State aue On
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-12
NOTICE TO THE PUBLlC.

CITY OF NEW ORLEANS
Seventh District, March 81 1874 /
F7NhE PUBLIC IS HEREBY CAUTIONED AND
= warned not to receive transfer b lrter OF sell
ponds OF the late city of Carrollton, and known as
!!uunolng ponds OF tho city of Carroton having
serest per annum, with coupons attached OF the
1olioWing numbers, to wit: Nos. 100 1871 log l9S
ana i9i, for 5 1000 each. said bonds having never
been signed by the Comptroller and Mayor nor
the Undersigned rs Treasurer, the same benz
lost misaid or stolen p nFIREr 4e
mh23 Late Treasurer Citv ~ CorrnI1+on
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-12
PROPOSALS.
PETITION.

fHNO THE HON. MAYOR AND ADMINISTRATORS
l. OF tho city OF New Observation-Disclosures: The
undersigned real estate owners both sides of
Baronne street, from Canal to Common street, are
desIous that said BarOnne street, within the above
mentioned boundaries, should be be paved with
square blocks, and that the banquettes in front Of
the same be tagged, and stone curbing laid where
necessary, and they respectfully request that the
ne cessary action be taken for said purposes under
st ct1on ten, act No. 49, session acts of 1871.
Very respectfully.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-12

Rev. Z. T. Hooker will preach this morn
ing at the First Congregationalist Church,
corner of Calliope and Prytania streets.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-12

Attention is again called to the fact that
Mrs. S. A. Dorsey will lecture on Monday
evening at the Academy of Sciences. The
public will attend without further invita-
tiou
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-12

Castor beans are growing wild in Tular
county, California, living over from season
to season, until, in some cases, they grow
into symmetrical trees from ten to twenty
fept high
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-12

Attention is called to the sale at auction,
by N. j. Hoey, of q portion of ground in
square bounded by Tchoupitoulas, Rous-
seau, Second and Third streets. The sale
viii take place next Saturday. end the in
formation is of Importance to capitalists de-
string to make au excellent investment.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-12
GENERAL JOSEPH Z. JOHNSTON,

The great book of this eminent military chief
TAIN has just been received from the publishers
and Is now ready for delivery to subscribers at No
40 Carondeet street. New Orleans. New subscrip-
MODS WIZ pc received. apl2 1t 2pt
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-12

The government of Newfoundland has
offered bounty Of two dollars ton to en-
courage ship building.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-12

A near-sighted Irishman about to fight
duel insisted that he should stand six feet
nearer to his antagonist than his antagon-
ist did to him.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-12

An amateur writer asked why his essay
was rejected! Well" replied the blunt
editor, there are some good things in it,
and think it is not original
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-12

The detectives seized a mysterious look
ing trunk which arrived in st. Louis lately,
and thought they had a strong case. 1t
contained Limburger cheese.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-12

Miss Helen Dickens, a daughter OF
Charles Dickens, has written novel called
1.-THE Mill Wheel"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-12

1t will be seen by notice in another col
umn that the Longshoremen's Benevolent
Society has postponed its picnic to Sunday,
April 10.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-12

They never will let the Siamese twins
rest. A speculative genius now wonders if
they had "twO souls that beat as one"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-12

"Man wants but little ear below, nor
wants that little long," unless he would re-
semble donkey.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-12

Danbury mentions the invention OF new
vermifuge, called "the early bird"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-12

Good suggestions, like crying babies at a
matinee, should be carried out.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-12

A New Hampshire lady died recently
after having read the Bible through thirty
four times.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-12

There is no comic writing in the Geneva
case, although it is called "A. Ward
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-12

Elephants are shrewd travellers. They
always keep their eyes on their trunks.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-12

The silence of sleep is spoken of when a
person sleeps soundly.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-12

Ladies' feet are like locomotives in more
than one sense: they go aheadsof her train.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-12

4o'ai''''''''.'........ $500. . ii2 232 as
The above statement is a true and correct trans
Crypt from the books of the company
J. P. RoUz, Secretary,
Parish Of Orleans, City OF New Orleans
sworn to and subscribed before me this tweptv.
third day Of March 1874. '"oA'J
p. CHARLES CUvELLIE3
Notary Public, Ne. 40 Gravier strae.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-12

Congress has shed forty-ive gallons of ink
in a single session.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-12

Strike a man ~ home and you "hit him
right where he lives"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-12

DEPARTMENT IxPRoyEuRyTs
New Orleans, March 49, 1874
hereby certify that the above ia a t,ue conv
from the original petition now file in this Office
mh29 At law JAMES LEWIS Administrator
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-12

"Siamesed" Is the North Carolina word
for marriage.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-12

Any pereon so liable, who shall fail to comply
with the foregoing requirements VIII be subject to
severe penalties.
Persons firms in the First District of Iop;s-
lana liable to pay any of the special taxes named
above, must apply to s. a. tockdale Collector of
Internal Revenue. at room No. 5, Custombousa
New Orleans, ard pay tor and procure the speciaI
tax stamp or stamps they need prior to Nav l.
1874, and without further notice.
j. W. DOUGLASS
Commissioner of Internal Revenue.
app 16 20 80 my5
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-12

BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
Elected February, 1874.
Charles Briggs, ". N Ranaori
Ant. CarrieIe, Tho,naS u u.
ppeprge a. foauck, Chm. HonoId,
p. Anderson p : W,,
G.n nreu1 M rs Edward To6y
George W. Hynson, WiI}am Sn"r'
Ivy Ws .. aose' W. s. Bailey,
Thar1aeq We We, J. Z. Livaudais,
a. Lecourt, EdwarJ IT,,
Frank Williams - AoiPhS'
Charles LATTE, Silas WI,
10 ,'a ~ pp sleg, Elk. Bryant,
~ biScK, K. 4. Decan
John s. Wallis. mb27
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-12

Burns clubs are being organized in favor
of cremation.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-12
WOOD---COAT,,
NyCUNT CARBON COAL

MOUNT CARBON COAL.
This Coal, acknowledged by all who have used it,
to be
THE BEST FOR FAMILY USE
Is sold at S1XTY-FIvE CENTS PER BARREL, de-
HVeled to any part OF the city, by
WASHINGTON MORTON
apl23t No. 1873 Gravier street
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-12

keep them from falling into the cutters Of
political iniquity.
st. Louis-whom we almost fear to
offend by the observation-h followed
in the footsteps of Chicago and San Fran
cisco. Her Merchants Exchange has,
after a proper degree of whereas, adopted
the following resolution:
Resoired That in our municipal elections
po litics Should be laid aside entirely, and
m en- OF known ability and honesty, without
re gard to party, supported.
This, it is observed, is not compul-
sorry command. Tt is advisory, and as
such will have its influence, especially
Whe connected with resolution adopted
IN tull meeting, exhorting the merchants
and business men to attend the polls and
execute their own advice. Such exhorta-
tons have had a good effect in other cities
Viii lie their hand was in We would have
been glad to see the same principle of
selection recommended in regard TO the
Congressional aspirants. The miraculous
co INVERSION of some Of these gentry to the
Eads wing-dam scheme for OVERLOOKING
and drowning out Louisiana, requires ex-
PLANTATION, and prevention in future, and
we move the choice of national be placed On
the same footing with municipal represen-
tatives. With this amendment we shall
have much hope Of the future ordinances.
and other statutes, local and national
With the vast and growing political power
Of Missouri it is just q little risky to her
neighbors if it should fall into ircompe-
tent hands.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-12

A. Elmer BADER, President.
CHI ENGSTFELD, Vice President
GEORGE SfROMEYER, Secretary.
Board of Trustees:
Renry Abrams, A. Elmer Bader.
=: 4. Baumgarden L. r. Del BOndio
Ch Engstfeid, NJ. Frank.
l. H. Gogreve. Hy. Halter,
Sigmund Stat2, J. II. Keller.
j. Keller. Louis Leonhart,
Lheo. LlIhenthals g. H. Miller,
r. kickert, Frank Roder.
Lonls Schneider, W. 3. Schmidt
3. Selg, Isaac Seherck
LOUIS SchwarE. J. NJ. Schwartz
j. H. W1idermann, <. Weissenbach
oc2S "
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-12
MERCHANTS, MUTUAL

MI ERCEANVts, MUTUAL
INSURANCE COMPANY
0p
NEW ORLEANS
Office no. i Oh Canal street.
NINETEENTH ANNUAL STATEMENT.
In conformity with the requirements OF tbs;,
charter the company publish the following
STATEMENT.
Premiums received during the year ending Ma,
81, 1873, including unearned premiums of the
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-12

'ENsUAUtIA INSURANCE COMPANY
EEW ORLEANS,
GEs:ce 10. Ill Gravier Street,
INSURE FIRE, MARINE AND RIVER RISKS AT
LOWEST RATES.
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An advertisement published for sim
gle day does duty beyond that day,
and its effect continues in a greater
ratio than most men imagine. In the
end it will make mans name a per
manent matter, piece of real proper
ty built up in the minds of men unit
it becomes more valuable than any
corner lot in his locality. Il.
IF you lose watch, a dog or child,
or if you desire people not to trust
your wife, you rush t. your local pa
per, knowing that every one will read
che advertisement But you will pIod
along in business year after year, with
out calculating how much you are los,
ing by not advertising It-Reporter
If those persons who profess to be
lieve that newspaper advertisements
are not real by the public wish to be
convinced Of their err"r, just let them
give publicity to some matter they
would not care to divulge to the world,
even in the most obscure corner of
country paper, and see what notoriety
they would soon attain.-Advertiser's
Gazette
ADVERTISING is apt to give us that
gentle jog OF conscience which tells us
that we want new suit of clothes for
Sunday, or,that we promised our wife
a Rew dress as soon as the hay was in
Perhaps it would be good plan for
Madame to mark this passage and lay
the paper upon her husbands break.
fast plate. Who will say chat adver-
tislng will not yet civilize che world!-
Er. ......0
Why do people read ertisements2
To see who is enterprising and to learn
what is going on. To see if there is
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want. To see if the seasons styles
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them. TO know if any one is selling
off at reduced rates, or to watch the
chance of an auction. For amusement
To satisfy curiosity. Because they
have read all the stories. marriages,
births, deaths, locals and acoidents.-
Because they want to. Because they
cant help it.-Ohio State. Journal
The power of print is we'll known,
but not well understood. A printed
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over one that is written or spoken
This is one Of the many reasons which
gives on Importance to advertising. But
advertisers, even those Of experience,
do not comprehend as well as they
might the capacity to influence, to per.
suade, to convince, which lies in print.
cd matter. Spoken words require the
graces Of elocution and the force OF
eloqnence. yet even ther fade away in.
tn nothingness il not caught in their
flight and printed But there is some-
thing in the silent language. the quiet
assertion and the sense Of permanence
about printed matter which gives it a
marvellous force and inffuernce. Busi
ness men should never permit IT,, j.
selves to loose sight of what Ue ,e
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the printing presses. Learn r. r,
tise. and then the ''h0w. VIZ ~ nd
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People who take the Tim es
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Money.
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