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The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-12-04
The United States and Spain Discussing
the Yirginius Indemnity.

WASHINGTON, Nov 30.-Important diplo-
matte negotiations are now, and have been fol
some days, in progress between the United
States and the Spanish Governments relative
to the indemnity due from the latter for losses
sustained in consequence OF the capture OF the
steamer Virginius and the execution OF citizens
of this country who were taken with her. OuI
Government insists upon indemnity on a SINH
lar basis to that agreed upon with Great
Britain for her subjects who were murdered by
order Of the butcher Burriel along with the
other untortunates Of the Firginius crew.
SPAIN DECLINES
to accede and holds that the cases OF Eng
land and the United States are not analogous;
that the formers case was free from compllca-
tons, while that of the United States is en-
barrassed by counter claims on the part OF
Spain. Secretary Fish has urged immediate
compliance with this opposition, his reason
for requesting prompt action being that it is
desirable that the question may be closed III
time to enable the President to allude in his
annual message to the settlement of this
troublesome controversy. The Spanish Gov
eminent is not inclined to settle the matter in
this way preferring to leave it to arbitra-
ton, in accordance with the terms
OF the protocol, which was signed by
Secretary Fish and the Spanish Minister,
in this city in November, 1875, which docu-
ment provides that in case of no agreement,
reciprocal reclamations are to be the subject
of arbitration, if the Constitutional assent of
the United States be given thereto. Minister
Cushing is giving the matter his undivided at
tention, and is pressing the authorities ut
Madrid for immediate settlement. That the
question will have to be ultimately submitted
to arbitration there is little room for doubt,
and it is positively known that Secretary Fish
has persistently contended that the policy OF
arbitration shall be finally resorted to in the
conclusive settlement. The
DECISION OF ATTORNEY GENERAL WILLIAMS,
that the Virginius did not carry the American
flag with due authority; but was not amenable
to capture by Spain, because she was on the
high seas, and because no nation has the
right to interrogate the intentions of q vessel
sailing outside of the waters over which that
nation has immediate control. has complicated
and embarrassed TIE case. The Spanish Gov
eminent insists that this de ;ision virtually re-
lieves the case from al similarity to the British
claim.
Great Britain is understood to have re-
ceived about eight thousand pounds sterling
as indemnity for the nineteen subjects OF that
kingdom who were massacred at Santiago de
Cuba. ten of whom were white and nine
colored men. Two hundred pounds less per
head were obtained for the colored than for
the white men, and this fact is one that serl-
ously interteres with the claim of the United
States, wherein no distinction on account OF
color will be tolerated.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-12-04

The Ballarat (Australia) star says: "A
nugget Of gold, weighing fourteen ounces four
pennyweig hts, was picked up in Macarthur
Street, few days ago, the fortunate finder be-
ing as is usually the case. poor working
man. The discovery was rather singular. 1t
appears that he was wearing pair OF almost
soieless boots, and, while walking along the
street, felt hard substance pressing against
the bottom of his foot: Looking down to as
certain if the C ,use was sharp-pointed stone.
he saw the point of the nugget sticking out OF
the ground, and soon unearthed it.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-12-04
4 TEXAN RAID ON TIE NEW BISHOP.

Inc texas uS!eSatlOu yesterday 1ndue
formal call on the newly consecrated Bishop
OF West Texas. Tie party was introduced by
Lieut.. Gov. Hubbard, who congratulated the
| Bishop in the name OF his State on his eleva-
| ton TO the Episcopacy. and promised that
every Texan would give him a hearty well
come-that wherever he travelled he would
| find the latch string OF every Texas cabin
hanging out
The Bishop on his part promises to give the
string vigorous pull.
Facetiously abiding to a remark made by
Bishop Wilmer, in which Texas was spoken OF
as far off wilderness, Hubbard remarked that
Texas was not such wilderness as might
have been supposed.
The party had come from citya few thous-
ands larger than Atlanta, in a Pullman car,
and were accustomed to enjoy all the liveliness
that civilized man ought to enjoy.
As for being wilderness, Col. Richardson
was his authority for saying that the only will
derness they saw was this side the Lone Star
State. He bade the Bishop fight the devil as
vigor ously in Texas as he had fought him in
Georgia.
II am enlisted for the whole Of that war, 80
quoth the bishop, "and if you will be my first
recruit shall have no difficulty with the bal
ance."
"Oh," retorted the witty Governor, "you
would place me with the infantry
mo" would place you with the artillery,
and the heavy at that, being big gun you
would make first rate ecclesiastical canon.
Thus the joke went round The Bishops ,m-
plimented the Texans on the bravery they dis
played in the war if they would fight the
devil as they fought at Gaines Mill, where he
had seen them so in, all would be well. This
called out Gen. Robertson. VINO led the Texans
on that bloody field. He told a religious
story of the early chnrch in Texas. An old
drinking saloon was swept out and arranged
for Episcopal worship. Now it so happened
that the boys had habit of placing their worn
out cards on a board overhead. Just as he was
taking his text a gust of wind threw down an
ace OF hearts, face up, on the open Bible.
There" exclaimed one of the company,
''Parson, you have got the devil this pop.
He throws up his hand already"
To keep the round of Jest moving, the Bisii-
OPP related an incident that happened to one
of the clergy who wore his surplice and
preached from written sermon. A frontiers
man who heard him remarked that lie did not
like man who wore petticoat and shot from
rest II want you to understand" said the
young prelate, THAT | can preach without
the petticoats, or shoot without a rest.
The whole interview was informal and off
handed. Bishop Elliott has evidently won
the hearts OF these gentlemen who represent
the State to which he is going. -itla,ta
Herald.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-12-04

Of all the names: There is a Mr.. StaIyin in
Toledo; Billyards keeps restaurant at the
Canada side Of the Detroit Ferry, and there is
a butcher named Beller in the same town.
How'll that do for one who makes the gentle
calf al orphan !-(0lsunLus Jou1sd.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-12-04

An investigation of the case OF Jean Pierre
Close. who killed Aiphonse Shwartz at Barry S
Landing on the 18th inst, was held before
Justice Veazie on Monday last, and revealed
the fac. that Close had done the killing in
self-defense. He was therefore discharged
Opelousns Courier, 2Sth uH
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OUR WHARYEs.

frbe foJIow;ne, communication indicates with
now much energy the new administration Is
aroipg into the work of improving our river
zion is to be used:
DEPARTMENT or IMPROVEMENTS,
New Orleans, Dec. 2, 1874
Mr. VIM. swan, Superintendent Wharyes and
landings:
Dc.r Br-Iou will proceed at once to make
thorough Inspection OF all the VIII .rves and
landings OF this city; taking note OF the con-
sition, and making report to this office OF re-
pairs required. You will call upon the otIicers
heretofore in charge Of the wharf repairs, ana
receive from them all lumber, tools and pub
lie property in their charge belonging 70 inc
city. making rep u. thereof to this Once.
1t will be your duty to make daily inspec-
ion of the wharves and landings OF TINS CITY,
except the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Wards,
and promptly report to this Office all repairs
required The improper stowaSe OF arti cleS
of great weight upon the wharves has hereto
fore been the cause of much injury to them,
and. consequently great expense to the city
for repajrs. Tou Will give this matter your
careful attention, aud wherever you observe
such improper stowaSe, you Will promptly
cal the attention of the officers OF the Depart
ment OF Commerce to the same, and it they
fail to take the proper steps, you Will then re-
port the matter to this Office.
You will at once proceed to make to this
Office report of all membranes on the
wharves and landings, such as ballast stones,
shells, coal, lumber, slaves, etc. You will
make this repor. in detail, giving the names
Of the owners and streets, as tar as practlca-
ole, where the distractions are located IN
Guiding in this report all fences located Oh the
4. landings of the city and obstructing same.
Yours respectfully,
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-12-04
MISCELLANEOU
JEWELS CRESCENT CITY ILLUSTRATED
Second Edition.
PRICE, ONLY THREE DOLLARS.
Second Edition

Every stranger visiting New Orleans should pur.
chase a copy of this valuable and interesting book
1t contains $50 pages including 125 engravinss
and portraits OF all the prominent buildings and local
celebrities.
Copies can be had at all the book stores at the news
stand OF the St Charles Hotel and at the Bulletin
office. n25 IF
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-12-04

Agents will receive thirty per cent on the retail
price of the work. making thereby 81 so on every
copy of the Cloth Binding Sold 81 50 the Leather
and g 25 on the Half Turkey Morocco.
Every soldier who served under Gen. Johnston in
Virginia, Mississippi, Tennessee Georgia should
have copy Of this thrilling
Narrative of His Campaigns.
The book will be delivered by express, free Of
charge to any point in this State, C. O. d. OR
ceipt of retail price, less thirty per cent.
KAN g. CO.,
MIG aw 1870 Canal Street.
4 LEIrZ, UNDERTAKEN. o25 1CHOUPI-
a. toulas street, between First and Second.
Metallic, Mahogany, Black Walnut and Plain
Collins always on hand. Bodies embalmed or
disinterred and carefully shipped. Hearses and
Carriages for hire. Funerals attended to in per-
ION by the proprietor. and he hopes by strict at
tention to obtain share OF the public patron
age. MA II 1y
r VIPLE,
LIZ Q Bourbon street,
Has the honor OF informing his customers that
he has just received his large assortment of KID
GLOVES for ladies' Gentlemen and Children.
and calls special attention to the superiority OF
his K1D GLOVES at Dollar pair
nl2 1mSuTuSFr
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-12-04

IL yen want the latest styles in dress and
business suits, so to H. B. Stevens 4 Co., l35
Canal street. Their stock is fresh and new,
.and prices are marked in plain figures, On
sasvidance that they cannot be undezsold
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-12-04

The New York Bnlltn says that actual in
vestigation concerning the number OF persons
OF foreign birth returning to Europe this sea-
season. shows that, so far as that port is con-
cerned, the departures are only about the
usual average for the season, while the great
majority OF those returning to the "old coun-
try" appear to be those who contemplated
but temporary soiourn there.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-12-04
DOUSSAN,

DOUSSAN,
Has just removed his Perfumery Store to 142
Canal street, between Baronne and Carondelet.
He will always keep splendid assortment of
KID GLOVES and the best brands OF imported
PERFUMERlES, and at moderate prices.
Mo 2mSuTuSFr
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-12-04

The steel works of Alfred Krupp, in Prus-
ila, ere probably the largest industrial works
III the world. Their growth has been largely
due t0 the inventions and discoveries of the
proprietor, who, by the use of cheaper and
better processes OF manufacture, was enabled
+ 20 secure partial monopoly of business,
which he is enabled to retain by the facilities
3 ne has for the manufacture Of immense guns,
: end for filing large orders for wheels, axles
s'atc. In ten years the number of workmen
employed in these works was doubled. reach
,ilsg II COOK 1872. The workshops cover 900
sscrasspf ground, contain $50 steam engines
and 70 steam hammers. In 1872 there were
in use 550ueltins and cement ovens 100000
crueibles and 9eQ -toci machines. The ten
tEency Of modern methods of manufacture is
70 break up small establishments and to con-
a. certrate wczls in large ones.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-12-04

HOME MADE
BOOTS AND SHOES,
JOHN HANSEN,
3j Canal Street, corner Peters and Canal,
Opposite the Custom House, New Or cans.
fine assortment CT BOOTS and SHOES con-
stantly on hand. Orders from the Country and
City solicited. Exact measures taken.
A GOOD FIT GUARANTEED.
All orders left will meet with prompt attention.
Quick sales and small profits is my motto.
Mo 3m
4 CARD-I respectfully MORN my friends and
n the public that have just opened an Office,
with salesroom and ample denominations for the
transaction of all business intrusted to me.
A GERARD,
street, near Canal mott
|H NJ. o'MEALLIE,
Corner Magazine and Terpsichore streets.
CHOICE GROCERIES,,
Teas, Coffee and Sugar, Butter and Lard, Hams
and Breakfast Bacon.
LIQUORS AND WINES.
Choice Whisky-Irish, Scotch, Rye and Bourbon.
Ales-Scotch, English and Bremen.
Goods delivered free of drayage.
Full weight guaranteed. M 3m
NJ RlQUELME-
CIGAR FACTORY,
Removed to No. Z TCHOUPITOULAs, corner
of Common street, where he keeps constantly on
hand the Choicest Brands of CIGARS, imported
and domestic, wholesale and retail.
Call and try my &c Cigars worth 10 cents;
Call and try my 10c Cigars, worth Is cents;
Call and try my 15c Cigars, worth 25 cents.
Great reductions made to the Wholesale trade.
also have on hand full stock of Smoking
and Chewing TOBACCOS Of every grade.
invite close inspection Of stock and defy
competition in my prices. nj 3m
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-12-04

CEM OYSTER BAY SALOON.-The under.
~ signed, proprietor of the Gem Oyster Bay Sa
loon II Royal street also under ST. Charles Hotel
begs leave to inform his patrons, whose mes are
legion. that he has made arrangements to furnish
them with the bFst Oysters the market will afford.
Thankful to them for the patronage shown him in
the past he hopes they will extend the in the
future G.. N. BORGES,
ND I'm
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-12-04

T. O. Box 2567 I2s Grayier street
I VI. WEYMOUTH-Auditor and General Ac-
- . conntant, Office, No. LIS Gravier street-Com-
pllcaed accounts rendered ineligible. Interest in
partnerships properly adjusted. Commercial firms
and corporations lquidaed. SUGGESTIONS and nsolvent
estates settled up Books posted and errors corrected
ments prepared for litigants, and all similar work
neatly done with skill and dispatch. n22 I'm
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-12-04

Mr.. Blackmore, an English gentleman now
visiting Colorado, estimates the yearly de-
struction of butfaloes on the plains at from
1000, 600 to 100000. This is pronounced
by the Denver Ne,rs an exaggeration. although
that journal admits that something should be
done 70 stay the determination of the beast.
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E. A. BURKE, Administrator.

On Tuesday We published Snort announce
.nent by telegraph, Of the sudden death at
Baltimore OF VIM. o. Key, Esq. Mr.. Key
had great many warmly attached friends in
this city The following dispatch gives addl-
sional particulars of his sad death:
BALTIMORE, Nov. GOWN. Q. Key, cousin
Of Frank Key, author Of the g Star Spangled
Banner" COMMITTEES suicide at the Rennert
House last night by swallowing dose OF NOR
phia pills. a quarter OF grain eacn. He be-
ionged to one Of the leading families OF St.
Marys county, Maryland, and before the war
was one OF tue wealthiest men i'll the ate.
Since the war be has been in the hotel bnsi-
ness. and in 1869 was connected with the New
York Hotel, New York
OF late years he has been manager OF the
ST Loui, Hotel, New Orleans, was well known
throughout the country and very popular.
He married Miss Coleman, of Union Town,
Ala, and leaves her with one daughter, l6
years old. He lett the following message:
81 die in peace with mankind. l wish DR..
Smith, OF Virginia, to take especial charge of
the affections and cares OF my good and afiec-
aionate family.
(SIgned1 WIN. O. k
The letter is dated Sunday Oct. 20. /His
brother Henry, committed suicide by drown
ing III Philadelphia, last year, and h,s cousin,
Philip Barton Key, was shot i'll Washington a
few years ago by Gen. Sickles.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-12-04

The U. S. Post Office Department is GER
tainly heavy expense to the country. The
recent report of the Postmaster General shows
that there was for the fiscal year ending June
30, 1874, regular deficit Of $500, 600, the
exact figures being: Receipts S24, 500, 56S, ex-
pendtures $50. ZIG, Ala For the current year
the estimates are: Receipts $40, 148, $50, ex-
penditures $50 O64, O34, deficiency S7,6l5, S75.
In addition to this there are the expenditures
for subsidies and mail service on steamships,
amounting to upward of two millions, and we
millions o. dollars, over and above the reve-
nue. of the Post Office Department.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-12-04

Don't forget the Pie and Bells Ball, on Sat-
.1rday night, a: the Opera House.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-12-04

A pilotage controversy OF new character
has broken out in New York. Three expert
encea pilots, licensed to pursue their vocation
and now pursuing it. desire to leave the pilot
boat to which they are now attached and en-
bark upon new boat which has just been
built for them. The Board of Pilot Commits
sionors, however, refuse them the permission
to do this, although their request is supported
by a petition from all the leading shipping
merchants Of New York. The change asked
does not increase the numbers of pilots, but
only sets atloat another pilot boat, and upon
this ground it is refused. This action has
caused such stir in New York that the organ
of the commercial classes, the Journal Of COM
-,aerce devotes leading editorial article to the
subject, in which it strongly crticises the
Pilot Commissioners for their refusal, and de-
scribes the present pilot boat arrangement rs
q monopoly. The reason for the opposition
20 letting the new boat 60 out is OF course
pecuniary one. The pilot boats now ahoat
are sailed on shares, the pilots on them pay
ing to the combination Of boat owners pro-
portion of their earnings If a new boat goes
out, the pilots on her will not, as now, have to
pay this proportion to the combination, and
hence the combination, who control the Pilot
Commissioners, successfully oppose tine move
Ment
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MISCELLANEOUS.

! MAGNOLIA NURSERIES,
Established 1850.
! JOHN NELSON & BROS.
| Successors to John NJ. Nelson.
Frrsf, Shade and Ornamental Trees, Roses.
And miscellaneous plants, bulbs, etc, NJ the Mag
noa Nurseries, Metarie Ridge, and at their plant
depot corner St Charles and Poydras streets.
| Country orders carefully packed for any distance
and delivered at the forwarding depots in this city,
free of charge. Plants of every description furnished
free of COCO p o. Pox 1867. n29 sm
(tOAL-COAL-
w. G. COYLE & CO..
PITTSBURG. VIRGINIA. CAMEL and AN
THRACITE COAL Chestnut size, of the best
quality. screened expressly for Family Use deiVefed
at lowest market rates.
Office 1:3S Gravier Street.
(Corner Race and Levee streets.
pots 5 Corner Julia and Water streets. na9lw
r BLOOM & CO.,
Wholesale Groccrs
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
Sc and SO Magazine street cor. Natchez New Orleans
Represented in North Louisiana and Arkansas by
J. LEE PETIT mo- eod3m
r ANDs FOR SALE OR RENT
THE CITIZENS BANK Is OFFERING PLAN
TATIONS AND FARM LANDS in various parishes
of the State moderate prices and on very favorable
terms either for sale rent
For particulars apply at the Bank, corner Of Royal
and CustOmhOllse streets
JAS j. TARLETON,
MO 15t Cashier
4 GENTS WANTED
For the sale of
Gen. JOhnstOn's Great Book
ON THE WAR.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-12-04

Seven hundred kegs OF powder were ex-
ploded IN one blast during some recent mining
operations in California.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-12-04

Eight hundred new buildings lave been
erected in PittsbuTg this year.
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The New York Times prints series Of tables
showing the enormous shrinkase in values
which has taken place in the great staples of
the country, whether Of food or clothing,
since 1859, just before the war, at the closing
Of the war in 1864, and now. The prices were
taken November 10, in each year. In 1864
gold touched 2S5, the highest point reached
during the war, and now ranges close on to
ll2. Wheat -four is now selling for about
one-half is value in 1864, and prices are ac-
tually lower than i'll 1859, when the finances
of the country We're on specie footing. But
it forgets to account for this latter fact by the
reason tat less than haif a crop ,ras produced
1at year. The price Of corn and wheat in
1859 is no criterion for basis Of values in
1874 This year we have abundant crops;
linen we had scarcely any.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-12-04

Attend the grand ball at the Opera House
Saturday night