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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-05-29
PROGRAMME OF EXERCISES
DECORATION DAY,
May 30. 1874.

DEPARTMENT OF LOUISIANA
headquarters }. 4. Mower, Post No. l. G. A. r.,
New Orleans, May 26, 1874.
The National Flag will be displayed at the mast
head at sunrise. to be lowered to half mast at
twelve o'clock ".
National salute by Metropolitan Battery.
Opening Prayer
Dirge by Bells Cornet Band.
Laying corner stone of Monument
Grafton by Hon. H. C. Warmoth.
Closing Prayer and Benediction.
Music on the boat by the celebrated Nineteenth
Infantry Band.
Friends contributing flowers will please send
them to Captain j. II. Lawler at the harbor pre.
cinct.
The steamboat La Bel, VIII make trips "a fol
lows:
FROM oustomhous street. From Cemetery.
Eleven O'CLOCK Twelve o'clock.
One O'Clock. Two O'clock
Three o'clock. Four O'clock.
Five O'Clock. Six O'clock
Tickets for round trip fifty cents.
Friends are particularly invited to participate in
the anniversary.
w. G. JAMES,
IuN<o7 Commander
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-05-29
A CARD.

DR. CURTIS begs to inform his numerous
patients and the citizens of New Orleans, that
owing to an important surgical operation, which
will require his personal attention for few days
he will be detained here until the twenty-ninth
instant.
As one personal interview is sufficient to make
correct diagnosis of any case, which can be
continued perfectly by correspondence, DR..
CURTIS would suggest to those who wish to con
suit him the necessity of. doing SO without delay.
at No. Rampant street, below Canal.
my2i St On
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PROCLAMATION.
FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD.

STATE OF LOUISIANA
Executive Department. ,
New Orleans April 80, 1874.
WHEREAS information has reached me that early
on the morning Of the twenty fifth of April.
ELISHA E. EASTWOOD was brutally murdered near
the village of Napoeonville, Assumption parish,
and whereas, all efforts to discover and arrest his
murderer or murderers have failed
Now, therefore, l. William Pitt Kellogg, Governor
of the State of Louisiana, do issue this my
proclamation offering reward Of FIVE HUNDRED
DOLLARS for such information as shall lead to the
arrest and conviction of the murderer murderers
of the said Elisha E. Eastwood as Aforesaid.
Given under my hand, and the seal of the State
hereunto attached, this thirtieth day of April, in
the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and
seventy-four and of the independence Of the
United States the ninety-eighth.
WILLIAM P KELLOGG.
By the Governor:
P. G. DESLONDE,
Secretary of State, myl 2p
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-05-29
LIVERPOOL
DAILY MARKET REPORTS
OF WESTERN PRODUCE AND PROVISIONS
BY TELEGRAPH.
LIVERPOOL

In compliance with the wishes of number of
our friends, we have made arrangements to pub
hsh daily full TELEGRAPHiC REPORTS of the
Liverpool Breadstuffs and Provision Markets in
DAILY MARKET REPORT as well as in our NEWS
PAPER and LETTER SHEET editions of the PRICE
CURRENT. This will involve heavy expense, but
we hope will materially add to the practical use
fulness of the PRICE CURRENT and increase our
patronage accordingly.
L. j. BRIGHT & CO.,
New Orleans Price Current Office,
my29 1t Nos. 1873 ard l3l Gravier street.
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A CARD.

The grand drawing of the single number tickets.
Louisiana State Lottery, will take place on
SATURDAY, the thirteth day of May 1874, at
twelve o'clock NJ, over the rooms of the comnanv
CAPITAL PRIZE $4,000.
Only 10000 Numbers.
Tickets Only SO.
The public are invited to witness the drawing.
The doors will be opened at quarter 20 twelve
O'Clock u.
Ilifance On onon street. my27 st Up
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-05-29

The Mill river disaster has set some of
the Connecticut people trembling for fear
certain of their reservoirs may give way.
Hamden and Westville are particularly
anxious, the dam at Wintergreen Falls, be-
longing to the Fair Haven Water Company,
being so situated that if it should break
away the destruction of life and property
in the Westville valley would be terrible.
The State government has never done much
to provide against disasters of this sort.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-05-29

they knew something about their own
profession. They say the subject of their
report is one with which all the members
| Of the board are familiar, and state that
zone or more of the board have been on
| every engineer board convened since the
war to examine Western river bridges"
They then take up the question OF the
height of chimneys, and explain on scien-
tifc and practical principles why the
| height is greater on river than ocean ves-
| sells. We may add that the same ques-
ton was discussed in the Wheeling bridge
case, with the result that if tall bridges
were not essential to draught they would
| build them lower. The difficulty of keep
ing boat precisely within the highest
curve Of the arch is explained, and the
necessity of canal around the abutment
repeated. Mr.. Eads having attempted to
invalidate the reports of United States
engineers in that case as in the case of
the canal by citing the authority of prac-
teal steamboatmen, the board replies
that but one of the thirteen men whose
certificates he has produced had run
boat On the river since the war.
Such were the principal facts estab-
lished against this bridge, to which we
may add some others worthy the notice Of
Congress-:
l. The bridge has probably cost
$40, 1000, 00O-a good deal more than its
estimate.
2. A st. Louis paper has said that the
money was not contributed in the city Of
St. Louis.
3. The work obstructs the navigation
OF the river.
If this work has been constructed with
Eastern money, it must have been built
in Eastern interests. II it cost more than
the estimate, the architect can not be an
intallible Judge Of the cost of public
work. If he did not intend to obstruct
the free navigation of the river, he must
be an unskillful architect to do unneces-
sary mischief. If he did intend to make
the bridge ''to some extent an impeachment
to navigation" then he may manifest
similar incompetency or malignity in con-
structing the wing dams. In either view
the bridge is a botch, Intentional or acct
dental. 1t should, therefore, be the duty
Of our Representatives, to whom es-'
pecially we address ourselves, to require:
l. That any proposed Improvement of
the river should be surveyed and estimated
by United States engineers and con-
structed under their superintendent.
2. That any parties to whom the Mis-
sissippi outlets shall be confded shall be
required to guarantee the maintenance Of
the free navigation of the river. Other
wise it may well happen that if this en-
terprising calculator shall, either by acct
dent or intention, place any obstruction |
in the lower, as he has in the upper river,
that the United States will have to send |
General Newton to blast and drag out ell |
these blocks Of concrete or to cut canal |
around them as stated by board of |
United States engineers to be necessary
at the botch Of bridge built at ST. Louis
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-05-29
Secretary of State.
PROCLAMATION.


I11 L HCNDhCD DOLIAhS E"AhDs
STATE OF LOUISIANA
Executive Department., ;
New Orleans, May 6, l874.)
Whereas on the second of December, 1878, near
the town of Washington. parish of St. Landry.
JOHN S. MCKEE was murdered, and his murderer
or murderers have not been brought to justice;
Now therefore, I, William P. Kellogg Governor OF
the State Of Louisiana, issue this my proclamation
offering a reward of $500 for such evidence as will
lead to the arrest and conviction of the murderer
or murderers of said John S. Mckee.
One John W. Harvey being accused of the afore.
said crime and having failed to answer the charge
preferred against him, description of his personal
appearance is hereto appended for the information
of sheris and police authorities Age, twenty.eight
years; height, five feet eight inches complexion
light; eyes light blue or grey; speaks very slowly,
and looks down when spoken to.
Given under my hand and the seal of the State
hereunto attached, this sixth day of May, in the
year of our Lord eighteen hundred aud seventy.
four, and of the independence of the United States
the ninety eighth.
WILLIAM P. KELLOGG.
BY the Governor:
WILLIAM WEEKS,
Assistant Secretary of State my72p
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-05-29
Z PROGRESSIVE STEP.


The House Of Representatives has
passed a bill which will receive the ap-
proval Of all parties, whatever may be
their differences in regard to other meas
ures. The bill referred to provides that
! no person who can not read and write the
English language shall serve as juror in
any Of the United States courts. The ne
cessity for such regulation has long
been felt and recognized by every intelli-
gent observer. and it is a marvel that the
principle upon which the House bill is
based has not been universally adopted.
In this State, for instance, the law has
surrounded the Office Of judge, and the
standing Of attorney with extraordinary
safeguards. The one is required to
be ''learned in the law" and he
must have practiced his profession
at least three years preceding his
election Or appointment, and before
an attorney can be admitted to the bar he
must exhibit to the judges Of the Su-
preme Court satisfactory evidences of his
fitness to practice. Yet the judge and at
torneys combined are powerless to pun
ish the most notorious offender if but
one juror, either through ignorance or
obstinacy, or Influenced by corrupt mo-
tives, refuses to agree to the verdict of
condemnation. Heretofore, in this State
our jurors, especially in criminal trials,
have, as general rule, been drawn from
the lower orders Of society. In sonic
cases every man who could read at all
had read accounts Of the case on trial
in the newspapers, and were set aside on
account of their intelligence, and stolid
ignoramuses, who could neither read,
write nor understand the English Ian
guage, chosen in their stead. With jury
composed Of such clements, is it any
wonder that criminals escape? What
judge, however learned or impartial, can
enforce the law or make it terror to
evil doors under system which makes
intelligence a disqualification, and mis-
takes the ignorant for the impartial
mind?
When we read in the police reports that
notorious criminals and well known bur-
glars infest the city, we do not blame the
police. We know that there has been an
ignorant or corrupt jury at work. and the
scoundrels complained of are the fruits
of their labor; that some one whose edu-
cation has been neglected and moral
training unaided by the use of letters has
been approached by the hired advocate
of vile rogues, and bargain Of some
kind made and carried out. The result is
the Penitehtiary is cheated of its victim
and society forced to presume one to be
innocent against the evidences Of common
sense
Now the principle recognized by the |
House bill referred to will effect reform |
in our criminal jurisprudence Of more i'm
portance to the people than can possibly |
be effected By the best laws that human
ingenuity can devise. For no law is of |
any possible consequence unless it can be
enforced. And we are compelled to OBJ
serve, in this connection, that one of the
first things a certain class Of criminals
learns is how to evade the law through its !
weak point-the jury system.
Decoration day is legal holiday in Penn
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-05-29

In speaking to his fathers coachman Of q
neighboring family, a sentimental young
man remarked that "they were happy until
sorrow suddenly came and left her traces
there" The coachman looked puzzled, but
finally responded, Indeed, sir; an what
did she do with the rest of the harness"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-05-29

What is claimed to be the fastest steam
boat in the world has just been built at
Chiswick, England, for the Indian govern
ment. The craft is eighty-seven feet long,
twelve wide, and draws three and half
feet of water. She can maintain a speed
OF twentY.twO miles an hour.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-05-29

The American Topo graphical party, who
have been exploring the Sinaitic desert,
have safely arrived at Jerusalem. They
report the singular fact that they were de-
tanned two days with heavy SHOWS in the
immediate nelghborhood of Mount Sinai.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-05-29

Franz List, the pianist, has, it is said,
left lis whole collection of curiositles,
works of art, etc., valued at 400,0 iorins
to the Hungarian nation. Among the Curl
osities are Beethoven's American piano,
Haydn's and Mozart's harpsichords, and a
number of decorations and other articles
presented to List by his admirers.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-05-29

Miss Eliza O'Connor, an actress, once a
member of the St. Charles Theatre COM
pany, recently married Mr.. Ira Couch, of
Chicago. Although taking her couch for
life, the fair Eliza was never in better
health, and the happy couple are travelling
in California
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-05-29

Collins Graves, the mlkman who rode
wildly to inform the inhabitants of Will
liamsburg of the coming food, is the only
instance on record of man in his business
runr ing from water.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-05-29

The Columbus Georgia. Enquirer sings
the following sad song: "a sorry sight it is
10 see spike team, consisting of q skeleton
steer and a skinny, blind mule, with rope
harness and squint-eyed driver, hauling a
barrel OF new whisky over poor roads, on
hermaphrodite wagon, into farming dis
trict, where the people are in debt, and
women and children are forced to practice
scant attire by day and hungry sleeping at
x,r
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-05-29

Pullman palace cars by way of Mobile
line leave head of Canal street daily for
Louisville, st. Lo us and Charlotte, and 60
through without transfer-thus making two
less changes to all points North and West
than any other route.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-05-29

Bishop Haven will deliver a lecture in
Ames Methodist Episcopal Church on Mon
day evening nex5. His subject will be
Mexico; Its History, Condition and Pros
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-05-29

Appleton's Journal says: "Never before in
the history of our country has the theatre
going class included SO large portion of
the people, or have theatres multiplied 60
rapidlyv
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-05-29

B. F. Joubert, Esq, late assessor of in
ternal revenue, whs has been to Washing
ton to effect settlement of his accounts,
returned to this city Wednesday evening.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-05-29

a concern like this! "A huge highway hol-
iday parade, displaying a transporting
league of luster.' We are coming to Bar
nnm's circns
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-05-29

Peru thinks she will be able to pay oft all
her debts and have handsome surplus out
of the rich guano deposits which she is now
known to possess.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-05-29

In describing popular demonstration
country editor said: 1.-THE line of procession
was two miles long and very fine, as was
also the prayer by our popular pastor
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-05-29

Among the famous walkers Of this coun-
try since the feats of Bennett and Weston
should be mentioned DR.. Mary.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-05-29

The photographers of New York are
about to form themselves into permanent
association. The profession is little short
handed just now.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-05-29

A good working Legislature can make as
many laws in one year as the people can
break in two years. So they think in Penn
sylyania
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-05-29

Dio Lewis says when this whisky war is
over be shall crusade against tobacco. He
evidently means business, and is up to
rnI,H
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-05-29

Harvard University has decided to spell
the name "Shakspere" instead OF shakes
peare,u as has been its custom.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-05-29

The Mammoth Cave, in Kentucky, is ad-
vertised to be let for term OF years, with
attendant privileges Of fleeing strangers
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-05-29

Cremation will enable one silently and
Christian like to heap Goals OF fire upon the
head Of bis enemy.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-05-29

It ia said that oblivion and Eli Perkins,
the cad humorist, are running nip and
tuck race.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-05-29

Kate Field says that "Spain IS the
mother of all dust. 1t is the whitest, light
est, heaviest, stickiest dust on earth"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-05-29

France will make dueling capital
offence. It has capital chance.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-05-29

You can buy alligators five feet long at
Perry, Georgia, for 81 apiece; but emigra-
ton thither has not set in on that account.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-05-29

Employment to man is Ike OIL 10 ma
chinery. making the wheels OF existence
run smoothly,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-05-29

Getting up in the world-The walls OF
the new St. Patrick's Hall building on
Camp street.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-05-29

Wachtel has taken up his residence across
the high C, and will live at Homburg.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-05-29
INSURANCE.
HyWENTY.FIFTH ANNUAL
STAT nj e N T

STATEMENT
OF THE
CRESCENT MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
May 23, 1874.
Total gross premiums for year ending
April 80, l6.4..... $iuoaS4 80
Earned premiums, less reinsurance and -
return premlume...-.. .............- ol9;0o' 81
Less losses paid and esti-
mat6d $l56 2e6 SO
Less taxes discount in lieu OF
participation, interest on 49,, ~, 80
capital less discount, etc. 100,564 t8-255S3l "
Ne. nrofts .,... s62 102 46
Total gIoss assets of company..... o52o49 ~
The Board of Trustees resolved that after pay.
ing the fourth quarterly interest at two and nan
a dividend of TWENTY-FIVE PER CENT be paid
in cash aud after the twenty-third day OF June
next, to those parties insuring with the company
entitled to receive the same.
TRUSTEES
Thomas A. Adams Samuel 3. Newman,
SAMUEL H. Kennedy, c. 7. Budde exc,
John Phelps, A. g. ODER,
Adam Thomson, Henry Abraham,
P. n. Strong. Victor Meyer,
Joseph Bowling, Edward J. Gay,
John NJ. SandlGge, Simon Hernsheim,
Simon Forchelner, Joseph 3. Wolfe,
K, B, Post, R. T. Torian,
Edward Pilsbury, JOHN Z. King,
Charles E. Slayback, Frederick Camerden,
David Wallace, J. l.. Harris
Andrew Stewart, Joseph stone.
THOMAS A. ADAMS President.
HENRY V. OGDEN, Secretary.
my29 Su w Sa ly
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-05-29

Babies will be considered as small Try IN
cremation practice.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-05-29

V1NEUTONIA INSURANCE COMPANY
NEW ORLEANS,
Office No. Ill Gravier street.
URE FIRE, MARINE AND RIVER RISKS At
LOWEST RATES.
Assets. ...."........S79S,154 81
A. EIMDR BADER President.
CHI. ENGSTFELD, Vice President
GEORGE STROMEYER, SecreLa-T.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-05-29

Trustees.
MOSES GREENWOOD, JOHN l. ADAMS
W. A. JOHNSON, ISAAC SCHERCK.
JOHN l. NOBLE, r. NJ. WALMSLEY
JOHN CHAFFE, WILLIAM MORRISON,
RICHARD M1LL1KEN, JOSEPH W. CARROLL,
SAMUEL Z. MOORE, A. BR1TTIN
J. ]. WARREN AHMAY.
r. T. BUCKNER SH SNOWpFN
SAMUEL FRIEDLANDER T. LYTT LYON
h. FRELLSEN, WILLIAM c. RAYMOND
W. 5. PIKE, JAMES S. PRESTIDGE,
A. A. YATES, SAMUEL H. BOYD
JOSEPH MCELROY my281m
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-05-29
III new summer silks run to stripes.

Colorado has peat bed 100 miles square.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-05-29

Decoration day is legal holiday in Penn
sylvania,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-05-29

me ABOVE stateme is true and correct trans.
CRYPT from the books of the company
CHARLES BRIGGS, President.
J. P. Roux, Secretary,
STATE OF LOUISIANA
Parish Of Orleans, City OF New orleans,
sworn to and subscribed before me this twenty
third day of March, 1874.
p CHARLES CUvELLIER.
Notary Public, Ne. l40 Grayier stree+
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-05-29

The above statement is just, true and cerrec;
transcript from the books Of the company.
PAUL FoURCHY, President
G. ". NorT Secretary.
STATE OF LoUIsIAsA,l
Parish of Orleans, city of New Orleans.
Sworn to and subscribed before me the ninth dsy
of June, 1873. P. CHARLES CUvELLIER,
Notary Public.
At q meeting OF the Board of Directors held On
the ninth day of June 1873, it was resolved to de-
clare CASH DIVIDEND OF FIFTEEN PER CENT
on the net earned participating premiums toFtho
year ending May 81, 1873, payable on third Nenday
In July next.
Also to pay to the stockholders, on demand
terest at the rate of ten per cent per annun
their stock.
DIRECTORS:
P. Maspero David McCoard,
:: Ref, L. F. Gegeres,
n Pulg, P Fourchy,
+. ). Witt, }. J. Fernandez,
D. A. Chaffraix, J. NsAllen,
Charles LATTE. ieI5l
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-05-29

MERCHANTS MUTUAL
INSURANCE COMPANY
NEW ORLEANS.
Once No. 1o4 Canal street
NINETEENTH ANNUAL STATEMENT.
In conformity with the requirements Of the.r
charter the company publish the following
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-06-05
DKPARTURE OF FOREIGN MAILS
FRIDAY. JySR 5.

FRIDAY JUSR 5.
Mails for Zeslsnd and Australia FRANCISCO will
ths PostO5oe Friday, June B.
MGi NewYork Post0he
81 o m. via Halifax
Mai. for Halifax N ~ closed the NewYOk PostOhe
Gay Of !. and a Boston
SATURDAf JusE g.
Mails for Great Britain and lrelsBd and Liverpool
By the steamship Republic at No Supplementary Mail
Steamship sails at 10 from Pier No SO North River.
iOr Burope and Bremen the steamship
Man 1880 Mail closed the Post
O0ee st $50 Steamship from foot Of Third
Hoboken.
Direct Germsn and Prusssp closed Mail this line
Malls Kingston ApBwa Panama, Central American and
Soub Pabe por the steamship Henry Chauncey close 10
n Supplementary Mail is closed the Post0ce II
Steam ship s2iis at ~ NJ. from Pier No AZ. n. X
Mails Havana and Mexico BY steamship City 81 MEXICO close
Mail tbePOtOhce q 40 p.
N steamship az ) .. H.. from Pier No. 8 n. X
Mails by steamship HrmbOt close at IL 80
steamship sails at from foot OF FourthsL Ho5oken
Mails for Belgium direct by the steamship COhaa close al
Mails New Vest bV steamship VIM. c. Clyde, close at
Steamship sails at from Pier No 20 L. x
SUNDAY. JUSB z.
All Mails close al II O'Clock The tVohce is RON a.
u. 10 la