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T'hc HsuriuI ssAcrvico ~ iti Paris.

Tic burlal AT the dcud In parls is performed
bv a oharterol COMPANY, thai Includes alt tutor
,npntn Under nno olausoB, everything supplied;
to tlst costing oyer 7voo franes and the nats
epo,s e. :" or hnv iutorre Ind out Of receipts to
company nlluuaou 50 por cent Of ts pTq.lty M M to
or ,76tl,oQQ franca por annun. The Company il
al aso bound to bury gr4tuitouhly the ind'gont,
winch III 1878 amounted to a5, ouo casou, against
ID, 100 noar'y who paid. Tho rich thllh bury tho
ppor a.i tio tload ,lofray tho religious riteH OF
tho living. THO COMPANY t9B IN IT, e!nploy,G'ont
md 40 holses and supplies n,aeter. OF tho
eefaou'es tue Government fnrnIslos n 1shos
cl,argo al tlle body at iss domto'ie. hoadH tIe
through ho srsss asr haa besn esFG5 sroWy opy
iuto tho grave. Tho museB do not like to be
pulled aaa sd hey Sybnxs oppeee eopses
IN" rsnnruflysly tho rich, tho poor, and childroD+
Tloy ars not sa employees The Though ssat many ~
tre very DO da ~ tna sono lad tIa
daucss ID the public bals.
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The Academy Of Music IL furnishing, with
McV,oltors Theatre, all tho legitimate drama Of
the week, a,,d, on u count Of the heat and un-
favorable condition Of utTairs generally, 10 doing
go to light bus,ne>s 1Ir. uouklna, rho Is the
Htar of tho occasion, comos TO til il Chicago
almost unhoraldod. He gained in England
many years ago IN excellent reputation aa
comedian, but having lived for somo tmo
snce IL Australia, playing III the princi-
pal cities Of thnt continent and New
Zealand, he hno not been prominently
boforo The Playgoers Of England or the Uuited
States. He plays iu The aamo round Of aharaa-
ters aB Charles Matthews. Monday evening 10
opened ut tue Academy In IA Game Of Specula-
tlon," III which he played the leading part Of
ADable Hauk. Although he played at 4 very
considerable disadvantage, inasmuch as tho
company was the weakost ever seen on tho
Academy stago it WAS not difficult to unde stand
that, With proper support, he could have shown
out brilliantly. But when star ia compelled to
give their lines 10 the actors sul porting him,
It ID not stretching nsatte1s ~ say TINT
tile situation il embarrassing to oil par-
tics. A1r. HaskinB is Undoubtedly au
actor OF great experience aud finish,
bin points being nsade With the eaBo and laxlbil-
1ty vi manner found only in an arttst Of long
experience, and tho oceasioaat gloams Of com-
FAoAouotoA 1AA!iIsSA ~ VIC ~pA4PaAE "SAo AoA-
lowed aiwayH BY solno clevor bits Of acting by
the star, Tho brilliant farco. "Ihe Critic, !" WA
more evenly played and more heartily enjoyed.
THIS evening, ":rne Game Of Speculation" aud
tue farce, "The Silent Woman" will be played.
rAsTuHs VARIETY huoW.
All tho other yarsetY-hloWs ht the city larinE
Buccu1nhed to competition or tile weather,
ryny PASTORS conpanv ut Hooloy's haa full
possession Of this limo Of business. The
uttendaucu hls not boon as larEe aB tic reputa-
tion of tho company would hnre called out
under moro favorable citcumRtanccs. Tho
strongest feature Of the entertainment arc the
0arnclly brothers In thoir Bymnaatlo foats,
wnlch are deserving Of the applause they meet
With; Kitty Brooke, tho serio-conio singer.
Nlioso style in unquostionnble; Walters aud
Morton, the aOng and dDnce men, with whosa
not the Chicago public is fnmiliar, and Afr. E.
y. Dayios, tho yentriloquiBt. This gentleman
in, we are gyea to understand, tho Original Of
tile midget entertainment, and is
mora yersntite, more happy in bis Dialogue,
and mNcll stronger IN tho objects hc produces,
than his nataosake. At tho same time he lacks
tho neatness Of tho latter. uis entertainment
IL QUE ot ths most laughable and popular acts
Oil the yatety Htage. AsAcrofIs Irish business
ueenls out of place. The farces aro bright, ana
we'll prodnced. Frank Girard aud Barry being In
their respective lfncs the most deserving tn tie
business. There will bo two matlneos this
week. as usual, this afternoon and Saturday.
pENsoHAL.
Miss Ftoronce Colvllla {hlra. HoBkins1 arrlyed
In tho city yestc.day, from Salt Lake City, aud
iB now stopping Mt tho fremont House.
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niota ~. ~o,,,,n,,,,. ~, ,r,rf,oj far thn
cro.or ~ae n nr, Gy nnann mi o,octvo
ntsnhino hnt u9{sa.niI, noE Hat,r iin ~
III ss t,s,x bas , muIn .ir,,s ,as o"d ny
cye e e1sn non oo' as ssoua acoroa M"sml"n % an
cnar,nn o'a ho, ~ T"e sma sis, o,.eu rt or" nnt
n,,oh tlo h,r. n.g agnd thoae thro,rh orrors ptora
r"1o ''i5 H. ~ "lra a At,a,ira ha,f =, liz
"sn n snu no m kUHu sara , m o Isor M
f..i,"r th,t ~. h,."auar 1;oot n,ea ,,t ~
ana in lin Tnn Ato,,cs wout i, uor sor ,hois vIs
ah"rn ~! - .ia ,~ti ,+,;an @ Gn, ~ na, snu.
oo,, I'll, H. oIo"r ~ ~ e "n" he"m ,e
fni.nmai III ~, viii a,.a,Gnu a h,nTsnam. 4,
a t,,rn y.1fnaod Ia H." - ~ nrn4 ~
isio e"tA Aoo"o1 wy cH"mpto VI Liz Pto-
, 1874-07-08

Umnirt-Mr, Dean, Baltimore Cub.
w,,,rr srooK,sos Asn nA1,r1MonEs.
E,a aT,a,,,n., ti,n .nnra ",. vii rI,v q
championship game on tho Twanty-thlrd street
grounds, and two additional games viii be played
T,I,imnroa nrriyed IN lin ritv Yesterday morn-
~, ami n,saant ina ,,I,yacul anrcara;,ce. ii,
1t ta, aua !, aota a. as ncn "rovcd
many tlulos this scanon, aud 10 doubt their con-
tesS VITA tho homo club, though hitherto ut-
a1,.rns.fnl. viii he witnc1sol nv line nudieucos.
'"e~1'' Vs." sSorurn n,IaS1r.
mn t,,os, ,osS I'm, i1,o ua"t ~ v,r Ia ,bot
1ne l"sshs nc"h !a"iI i'io et"s y. wa 80 taa'
ently, will never end, is to play second base
bereuftor. II IL Haitl that ho prefers thut posi-
Won t n,,v otlor m it unes mt necnsHtata lonn
tnrn.;r, Ourrv :. W],v ahnnIi :. mnn ho 80
s'a,t,,,inr n,nu; III, ,nr;pg ,v1'o, he so1dom ~
p11tcuiai apuas wa u".ns, "i1 ~ ,in,:at nu ~
!laFeF lHptosas an ullnttunt'f ~ .l1t!neH.hn
hi1ntell ~ tAat ol4nch OF Ghso-ual! tAH IL IL
ntEy fuir however ku RlyQ the hOy every Cbnaco
, 1874-07-08

THE TURF. J
Yf1N1 1sttA<fH 1tAfsrR-

AtA-' A~AAANt "N'' - --@0 1900 ~ ----'o
Branch ,..day was for purse Of $3.50 for all
ages, two-mile heats. Arizona, Toliuwolatt,
inv. s,yIock and Donuybrook started. The
t va,f' " on '.sa 'na a,, hn sr;zn,a re,1nn,r,f
nsas aaon ao". 1,ra ma' thi, %9 ga aa1 ra s"co
heat was won by Donnybrooa; Arizona second.
T,n,e. 8:4516. The third heat was, under the
,a,,as hatwa., A,,yono .nd oonnrhrool, and
f"'os' p0."sen n.'eo'" r:" ~ ~, o'''"' ~"
":s RI ~'n 5 ~ 'e race s "ss for % ho Monmouth su cup
miles.
Ton, Bowling. :.
Whisper.
Village Blacksmith. dis.
49,. T'"e-sa.' .,,.....,
1hcfo "as no petslne e1cepthg lof LUG sccono
place.
Tho start waa In favor of Ransom. who waH
blacksmith !nst. Under e the strongest Of pulls,
lowing easily went to tho front anu vas never
let out ~ tlo loast; III 1aes; he 1an te WHOLE
aahtanee wltn h's noad t"lotea pealiS hal. arounu
by nls Jockey: "1tpor eaalIY noat nnpsom ior
down baaly III tho Int part Of tue rate: It was
We t hs 1o,ooa VAS
'AD A' W" 4as sts s4oss ss Z = ! !sp1.sases5s
snse,at D'spqts q to Is G'esSe % 3t,osnt sst ~
lsnlAsAPoL1b, 1na, Jnty nH1no nIst M raeen Z OF
tho annual meeting q the lnulanapDns o. s. 1fott,e To-,
Asaoelatlon H. cahlo oll W oontnorh @ falh tllh ~"
ternoon; There were over = ooo SPECTATORS pref
cut, and tue receipts OF gate-monoS; ~ from the
indications, WI 10 Aeasy' Iuo oest
taco rsooo announced Tor l.,, TIC day, TOT ..,a a
s2,ogo pnlse, was wttndrawn: ~ Nattle
aud laed Cloud mad peen tIaSesang ~ RI; III
nlRlt. and dlostet way hos II fooa , comoA'on' 1
leaving but one horsn @ TO e. Az sho holhos en- en-
tcrod however, VIII tfos IN otheT faeea s,i,'s %.
folo tho meeting IL over. lool'se!l,nG
IL aetire, but confined to SINAI!
amounts, mud batting is lively, thongh
restricted as yet to eo'nparatvely small small
md batting in tho 1855 luca, and Lotto III tho
2:50 race, Until attor the first heat. when Moss
Hose took her place ~ fnyorlto against tho Held.
| rhn fn,Ioy,p ia q Nst Of tho 1nccH. owners Of
hLrsos, and nnnlos Of horses Us eutorod for to-
molrowp races
Hrnttjnu-Honoufi c1n9N rrcu1fum 81 .b1D--W.
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rIHEoN-sHUoTtNH IN DETROIT.
DETROIT, Mich, July ia grand plgeon-
shooting tournament, open to amateurs only,
besnn their field sports this morning, at tile
Diving Park. There were forty-two entities
were divided, viz: John E. Long, 9125; H. N.
Sherman, SIS; L. H. Hascall, $50; II. Hawkins,
$50; L. Lee, s25; ". Hall, SEQ; e. 3. Ham.
hlston, els. Tha tournament Ia to ba Sept up
for four DAYS.
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The onc.etory franc dwelling Of Patrick MNl-
vail. at No, b22 SLuth Union street, was partially
rtroyed By. .re at $3.50 o'clock last ovoning Tho
fia p,ure umolnts to 800. Tha oHper and his
fumilY wero absont ct tue time. Ca'lso OF tho
fle unknown. Tho alarm WAS given ttom Box
bt,
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nrhru 0r BISHOP WHElAN,

Dazr1monE, July 7.-Tho Rt. Rey. Richard
Vincent Wllclap, honmn Catholic Dlahop Of the
diocese Of Whoullng. ". Va., died at st.: Agnes
IIos,,Ital, III this city. this afternoon. Tho re-
ual1,s witt bc taken 10 Wheeling tomorrow.
, 1874-07-08

Tho saco for 1;i0 horses ,yuY won by Mose
lsone In threo atrngAt hoatn, a,ll Ietwcsn her
aud Lottio tho cnntost wah close and exciting,
mono OF tue other hors9s ever getting neAr tho
Wlnner,
1Eotnng, pasae 1000, for horpea that havs neyar
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bonten 2:to $500 to f}rst; 1900 to eccond: 5000 to
third mile lcais. three III i've. to harneas:
Alotn AoB0s.st....
!utHo :sssssss+s.sss.-.ss.s.ss.ss %H.sssssst+'5 =
nil'o AtoRes 4
h''y ..t..s..s.tstsssst...ssassA. .ss.ss.*.s'a
Tnt-2;aa,d; 2:9sAf; 2.4l.
RACES Ar TIE WArEnToWN DRtYtNd-PAnR.
Correspondence u The Chicdao Tribune.
WATE1!roWN. Wis, July G.-Tho new Driving
Park VIVA opanod yesterday. Some twenty llorHoH
tho fnstoBt mud most famous In this region
lind beon entorca for tho prizes.. About 10 a.
m. tho f1rHt tRco cnne of, with stoods that
had never boforo trotted for money, pnrao $50.
Nollio 1IicEie came In fiat, Gen, Grnnt second,
nlacaIeet third Tho next raca was tlottod by
Lay Charlie, Fly, and Bon Dolt,-tle FIRST named
coming III allcad 10 254, -, mtle darh.
This vas followed by another trotting-
mitch botueou Whi.o stockinga, Capt. Jaek,
mud Billy ou,-Whito Stockings falling
the rurse Of 9l00 In 2:61, but o1oaolY orowdoa
by Capt. Jack. 4 running raco waH next Wit
nossod, the competitions boing Tornado and Bar
noy.-Toruado .oasily w,nn1tlg both heats. the
ii,st In 2:l2. and tho SECOND in 2:l5. Ho could
evidently have done tettor. but WAS "hed in."
llB driver not wishing to show bis full capacity
aa flyer. a grub-scramble for tho citlzena'
purge wns the next Amusement, participated III
by Tornado, Rebel Hank, and Fanny Essor.
Fanny won the frat hoak, In 81 seconds, but
Tornado took tho other Two In % aud IS acc-
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{iaHs ntr,tef- AthlCtlcs, 1.
Home r.ns-Cinpg, J.
TINE 9f gftn,e--1 hs,ar and rs mtnutcss
Umpir---Alr. JuEu Sot.s. n Ictfor.

uAnTFonDs Va. rlt,1.ApELpIIrAe-15 TO 2.
Speei.f Disputch to Tho Ehictuo 7,rit'tne.
HAnTronp Conn.,, July 7.--Tho Phi1adolphias
made their debut IN this city to-day, mud played
their second game with tho HHrtrords. Tho
Haltfort!B we're moro fortunate than usual III
aeudlug tho vlaitors frat to tho bat. Tho lattcr
were blanked in the frat inning. which compli-
ment was returned by tho pladelrhias. The
vlsitors wore blanked again On tho Becond In
ming, while tho HartfordH securoh but one run.
This lead tile IIa1tfortls held, scoring fifteen
against two by tho visitors, Tho phatfelph ms
woro unnbio to bit Fishers pitching successfully.
Tho Hnrtfords seemed TO be in good luck, and
did soma Of tho henv,est batting OF the seaHon,
especially in tho sixth inning, whom they put the
ball entirely out Of rcaoll.
, 1874-07-08

MYERS - IIATHEWAY-At The .esdeneo Of tho
bFides Iarenis No. 98 West Mnnronst., July 187 by
ths ssy; Aloxander Yaukot At. John Myers sud Minis
Eva l.. HatheMay both of this city. No cards.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-26
FOREIGN.

froceedlnGs In Parliament.
LONDON, April 25.-In the House of Lords
yesterday the Marquis of Salisbury. Score
Iary Ior lnala. said the next harvest in
Inc .noia promised to be abundant, and that
the present provision against famine was
undoubtedly adequate,
IN the House OF Commons Mr.. Smallet
moved that the suddenness OF the late dis.
solution OF Parliament IL deserving the
censure OF the House. He characterized
the act as coup d'etat by which the Last
government sought unconstitutionally. to
retain power.
He declared Gladstone had resorted to a
st1atagem which was ungenerous to his
irlends, lnsOient to his opponents and barely
honest TO the nation. Mr.. Whalley sec
Onded the motion.
Mr. Gladstone stigmatized the assertion
tnat the dissolution was secretly planned as
untrue, absurd and impossible. He chal-
lehged repetition OF the term trickster,
wnlcn nad been applied to him, and uDOn
the refusal of Sinallet to repeat il. he
charged him with lack of decency and man
illness. --'''"
He defended the act of the dissolution.
which he declared would have been more
inconvenient had it been postponed, On
concluding his speech Mr.. Gladstone left
tne honse. The motion was irregularly
met, without division. Much excitement
was manifested during and at the close of
the debate. -
Election Frauds.
The last Parliamentary election in Wake
neid has been annulled on account OF
bribery. '-
Aground.
The steamship Silesia, from New York.
April tor Hamburg, is aground in the
Elbe. and Is reported to be in a dangerous
position.
The Ship Abby Ryerson.
LONDON, April 25.-The ship ABBY RIVER
son, from Mobile, for Revel, before reported
ashore, got of, after dischargiug one hun
dred and six bales of cotton, She was
towed into harbor in sinking condition.
The Steamer L'Ameriaue.
PLYMOUTH, April 25.-The abandoned
steamship L'Amerique was found sea-
worthy, and will proceed to Hayre. on
Monday. Admiralty court 90 her bail
for 4l25, 900 sterling.
Two Americans Wish to Fight Duel and
Arc Prevented.
PARIS, April 25.-TwO Americans. Will
liam Payne and Frank Riggs, were about
to tight duel on the borders of Beloinm.
The police interfered and compelled both
to return without bloodshed. It is rumored
feud existed between the fathers of the
young men.
CarIist Funds Seized.
MADRID, April 25.-Three million reals
intended for the Carlists, have been seizad
IN Santander.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-26
WHOLE NUMBER 2l66.

ing of which body Brooks is opposed to.
General T. j. Churchill was to-day as
signed to the command of the middle divis-
ION Of Governor Baxter's forces, and Briga-
dler General Ira Mel. Barton promoted to
Major General and assigned to the COM
mand of the eastern division. Briga6ier
General w. d. Blosher was assigned imme.
9iate command of the forces on duty in
Little Rock. Neither party has dismissed
any forces during the past twenty-four
nours: The federal troops are stationed At
the metropolitan Hotel, at the CITY Hail.
and at the corner Of Main and fourth
streets, with two pieces of artillery at the
intersection of Louisiana and Second
streets. 0OA~
Governor Baxter has incrcared bis force
one or two companies. Secretary of State
johnson has not yet received any repiv to
his communication to Brooks, ordering him
out OF his office at the State House.
Preparations are still going on to resist
attack. ''
News from Pine Bluff to-night states thar
Brigadier General H. King White. of the
Baxter forces to-day declared martial law
IN IN Jefferson county, and toek possession OF
the courthouse at that place.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-26
NEW YORK.
Sir Lambtcn Lorraine.


New YORK, April 25-The resolutions of
the common council rendering to Sir
LambtOn Lorraine, commander of the
Niobe, the hospitalities and freedom of the
city were presented to him yeste rday after
noon in the Governors room, City Hall, by
Mayor Havemeyer.
Sir Lambton made brief reply to the
mem bers OF the common council, boards
OF aldermen and assistant aldermen, and
city officials present, whom he bade Eau
revOir"
Sir Lambton Lorraine took his departure
to-day for Europe. He was escorted to his
vessel by General Hancock and staff and
number of other gentlemen.
A Northeast Storm,
The Southern bound steamers all re.
turned to the harbor in consequence of
severe northeast storm.
MOrtuary.
There were thirty-three cases of small.
pox last week, an increase of fourteen ovar
the previous week.
Total deaths for the past week 479.
The Steamship SiIesfa.
The agents of the Steamship Silesia. he.
fore reported ashore oh Elbe, say they have
received no dispatches concerning the acci
dent, and they think the statement that the
vessel is in dangerous Condition exageer.
ated, as they would have been informed
had such been the case.
Bank Statement,
Loans decreased $5,OOO,OOO; specie in
creased Sl25,O0O; legal tenders decreased
$@o o,OOO; reserves increased $s75, 900; de-
poslts decreased 1895, 900.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-26
BY TElEG GRAPH
WASHINGTON.

Marshal Packard.
WARRINGTON, April 25.-Marshal Pack
ard, OF Louisiana. departed 'hOmeward to
night.
In Search of Health.
Secretary Richardson goes to Charleston,
Savannah and other coast towns, by steam
or, in search Of health.
Southern Pensioners Restored TO the
Rolls.
The House Judiciary Committee agreed
upon bill restoring the Southern pension
ers to tho rolls; the present law excludes
those who sympathized with the Confeder-
acy.
Postal Telegraph Commission.
Senator Edmunds' postal telegraph bill
provides for acommissiOn of citizens uncon-
nected with any telegraph company. and
an army and navy officer to INQUIRE about
its practicability.
The Freedmen's Bank.
The Secretary of the Treasury sent to the
House the report Of Bank Examiner Meigs
upon the condition Of the Freedmen's Bank
ana Its branches in various cities of the
North and South. The liabilities of the in.
stitumon, including those OF it's branches.
are $S.338. 1896 Its resources are 90, ,I2l ,0O8,
OF which $l06. 500 are doubtful debts.
there Is discrepancy in the amount due
uopoeitOEs, DotWeen the deposit books and
the general ledger IF about $4,000, but the
examiner thinks it the result of carelesspess
IN carrying accounts forward and opening
different accounts. The bylaws were
amended on the first of January of the
present year, so as to allow depositors only
such interest as the profits of the institution
warranted, and the examiner saws that de-
positors will have to exercise reasonable
forbearance for six or twelve months under
the regulation. 1t will give the institution
an opportunity to recuperate from the mis-
fortune OF the past, and add largely to the
safety Of depositors.-
Free Banking.
The Committee on Banking and Currency
call upon tho Secretary of the Treasury tor
full details of free banking, including the
number Of applications and location Of free
banks.
The Appropriation Bill.
The appropriation bill was finished in
committee of the whole after q great deal
Of discussion about the Attorney Generals
landale, the Presidents veto and other mat
ters, and amid scenes OF noise, Confusion
and uproar, which have been rarely, if ever.
paralleled in the House.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-26
New York Life Insurance Comnapv.

We call the attention of our readers to
the advertisement of this old and reliable
life insurance company, to be found in an
other column. The New York Life has been
in active operation in our city for the last
twenty nine years and has well earned by
it's liberal department and its great strength
the high character it possesses As security
it offers twenty-five million dollars assets,
does all of its business upon the purely
mutual plan. by which all profits are an
nually paid to policy holders. Thus they
have safe and secure life insurance at its
net cost.
The agency is in the hands of those high
ly respectable and responsible old citizens
Copes & Ogden, No. A Cafondelet street,
where parties who desire life insurance can
apply for any information.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-26
RELIEF.
Professor FOrshey and Governor Hebert
Appeal to the Charitable at Washing.
t0n-G0vernor Shepherd's Letter.

Professor Forshey and Governor Hebert
Appeal to the Charitable at Washing.
ton-Governor Shepherds Letter.
WASHINGTON, April 25.-Protessor For
shey and Governor Hebert have called on
the churches of this city for collections to-
morrow. A public meeting is expected to
be called for Monday evening Meantime
Professor FOrshey is canvassing for private
subscriptions. He sent $1,000 to the Mayor
Of New Orleans to-day.
The Star says Ex-Governor p. 0. Hebert
and Professor G. G. FOrshey, of Louisia ma.
on behalf of the sufferers from inundatiOn.
would call upon the citizens Of Washington.
and all who have pity for the drowning and
starving thousands, white and black, in the
delta OF the Mississippi river, for their
immediate and liberal contributions, Riggs
& Co. have, besides large contribution In
money, consented to receive contributions
and remit to the Mayor Of New Orleans for
distribution.
The following letter will appear in the
morning papers of this city:
ExEouTIvE OFFICE, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,
April Is, 1874.
To the pastors Of the churches Of the District of
COlunbia
Professor Forshey, of Louisiana, is seek
ing aid in behalf OF the sufferers by the ter.
rible food which has SO fearfully scourged
ths citizens OF Louisiana. / recommend that
you extend to them such aid as may be IN
your power
ALEX r. SHEPHERD.
Governor OF the District of Columbia.
Rati0ns for the Destitute.
The Secretary of War, in q communica-
ton to the House to-day, says: "No CON-
missary stores can be spared from the mill
tary stations on the lower Mississippi"
After verbal conference between the
President and Secretary of War the com.
missary general was directed to prepare
5000 ratiOns of meat, -four and beans These
rations will feed 1000 persons for twenty
days.
Boston Sends Her second $4,000.
BosToN, April 25.-Mayor Cobb to-day
authorized the Mayor Of New Orleans to
draw for $40, 900 in aid Of the Louisiana suf.
ferers.
Cincinnati Committees Active.
CINCINNATI, April 25.-COmmittees from
the council and Chamber of Commerce are
active IN securing subscriptions for the re-
lief of the sufferers by the food in Louis.
isians, and the Board of Trade will soon
take action to cooperate.
From Chicago.
CHICAGO, April 25.-Three thousand dol
lars have been subscribed for the river SUIT
ferers.
New York Contributes Literally.
New YORK, April 25.-Liberai contribu-
tlons are being received for the relief of
the sufferers by the foods in Louisiana.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-26
Charity at the Academy.

sTo-morrow evening, it will be remem
bered, the perform ance at the Academy of
Music will be for the benefit of those who
are suffering from the overflow in the coun-
try parishes. It is clear and full benefit
which Mr.. Bidwell has generously offered,
and, under the direction of a committee of
citizens, the entire proceeds will be turned
over to Vhe Mayor for the purpose indicated
A large number Of persons have bought
tickets for the benefit. To these the gracious
Kittredge will furnish seats upon applica-
ton at the box office. The entertainment
will be good one, and the house should be
full one
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-26
A Humillated Engine.

Seeing one OF our noble steam engines en-
gagged in the ignoble but useful duty of
pumping the water out of gas ditch, we
we're reminded of an incident in the fire
history Of New York. There had been q
row among the fremen, and the authorities
had arrested the old fashioned hand engine.
One of its indignant runners, meeting a
brother, asked him, "Sahay! you know
what they've done wild old five :" "Ne."
"Wal, think they amt got her down on
Barclay, suckin' q cellar %