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

we condole as sincerely perhaps with
the friends Of those young men who lost
their lives in the overthrow Of repub-
.ican government as many OF those who
are now holding or seeking Office by virtue
Of that sad and insane act. We regret it
because young and gallant men were in
cited to remedy not known to repub.
lican freedom. and while they lost their
own lives inflicted wound Oh the prin-
ciples Of civil liberty.
We have noted the effect Of the appeals
made to public charity on behalf of the
families Of these martyrs. There is a
highly Illustrative photograph in the
window Of an artist. 1t purpcrts to be i.
me"oriam Of the martyrs. The fore.
ground Of group Of faces is occupied
by Messrs. McEnery, Penn. Ogden. Mari
ct al. who are not supposed to be the
martyrs il question since they are alive
and seeking the official reward Of their
success in tina. violent enterprise. Bu:
the actual martyrs, where are they?
Over the shoulders Of the life figures in
front peer the faces OF the young dead.
pale. faded and shadowy, reproduced
from photographs kept by sorrowing
friends, in all sizes. from locket up to a
card picture. They have been naturally
showed back to give the fresh and com.
placent conquerors all the effect of con.
trast between the dead and living.
The appeals made to ous people 70.
charity or sympathy 70: the unfortunate
families Of those martyrs naturally take
the shape Of amusements. The woes o.
the widow are solaced by q dance or
soothed by q rattle. as proposed to the
respected rel1ct Of that martyr to the diff
fusion Of republican freedom, Captain
Joseph Fry. With the same idea orphans
receive sustenance and guidance from
masked ball. while the memory Of those
who perish in saving the life or property
Of strangers from fire. or Of those who
fall in q conhic. deemed by themselves
and friends just and commendable is to
be kept forever green by the bones and
banjo in one temple Of mirth, or an allie
gorical transparency in another. Such
mode OF condemnation il not Just to
the people. 1t is not respectful to the
dead. 1t would combine the sacred dues
Of humane sympathy and the grateful
contributions of patriotic devotion with
the sordid tribute of an empty spectacle.
There is always, in all populations, a
love of virtue, sorrow for suffering, a
sympathy with heroism, which gives to
charity and religion the portion of its
means properly dedicable to those objects.
We have the same principle here. There
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-04
Is IT IN GOOD TASTE?

tits generally considered point OF good
taste to put the best face on matters before
company. especially before honored guests
upon whom one desires to leave pleasant
and favorable impression. On festive
or even ordinarily hospitable occasions a
family Of good breeding studiously con-
ceals from visitors any ill-feeling which
may temporarily or permanently exist
between its members: and to permit the
faintest allusion to its pecuniary embar-
easements to escape would be considered
shockinly rude and underbred. Now we
would not like to apply these descriptive
terms to the conduct Of our respectable and
respected contemporary. the Picaynse. and
in its leading article Of yesterday morning.
headed "a word to our guests" it has
fallen into an error which strongly
resembles that of family fault finding
before company, and aggravated its offense
by still more Objectionable breach
Of good manners. namely complaints
Of poverty. taxation. business depres-
sion, etc, descending even to the humili-
ating particulars Of our inability "to pay
the laborers who clean our streets, or the
teachers who instruct our children"
VIVA: must our visitors think Of us when
they compare these miserable confessions
with the magrifcen: Inequalities lavished
upon them: Feasts. concerts, balls, deco
rations, flowers, jewels, silks. laces. vel.
vets, and above all. smiling. holiday coun-
tenances- all these from people groaning
under load Of tyranny and oppression.
crushed to the earth by unpaid taxes and
accommodating debt; ''unable to pay the
laborers who clean their streets, or the
teachers who instruct their children ~
Fie! Fie! Fit is so, let us not proclaim
it from the housetops; let us not pour the
Notifying details Of our poverty into the
ears Of our invited guests; let US not turn
the brief holiday Of their presence into
season Of whining, complaining and dis
playing our social sores.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-04

capacity, though We can not answer for
him if badgered beyond even his great
patience to endure. It is barely possible
that after having. been harrassed all day
by attorneys. perplexed with unintelligible
returns. answered two or three hundred
questions put by reporters. being all the
time compelled to keep wary eye upon
clerks. idlers and others who throng the
Returning Board room, that he may have
had little patience left for relay Of per-
secutors in private life. 1t appears from
the Democratic papers that hapless
young chap, whose kit is notebook and
pencil. intruded upon the Lion Of St.
Landry until he brought him to bay and
received piece Of his mind, delivered in
good. bluff. honest fashion. Of course,
the young Bohemian having been sent out
with instructions to interview the General,
and being faithful to his orders, has rather
indiscreetly published his own discom-
future. The result is most narrowing
tale. done up in hackneyed phrases Of
choicest satire.
Gentlemen Of the Dem ocratic persua-
sion will find out a: last that there is
something in the composition OF the
Returning Board which their shallow
system Of philosophy has failed to notice.
There are at least four of the members
who can Meth ha hu1liai nor coayni
into deviation by SO much as a hair from
the path Of law and right. and we greatly
fear that the dawnins knowledge OF this
fact has prompted redoubled attacks Of
abuse. 1t will not do. It seems fully
capable Of demonstration that the board
will be protected by sufficient force in
their official action. while they are amply
able to take care Of personal ASSISTANTS.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-04

is . proper piety and noble charity
| among us, and, we have no doubt, if APP
pealed to by other mems than those in
Dictated, would respond here as elsewhere.
But the apparent wan: Of appreciation for
the true principles of charity does not
seem to have met success in its sordid
theory. The theatrical exhibitions for the
benefit of the families Of the dead have
not been well attended. We apprehend.
when the net result of series Of benefits
given at the Academy Of Music shall be
presented to the ladies. they viii be dis
appointed at the slim attendance. The
report from the Opera House benefit is
scarcely more encouraging.
Says the Bee:
We must say in ali candor, though with
regret; our people have not responded as
they should have done to the Jealous appeal
of the lady patrcnesses Eof the Memorial
AssociatiOn), and the Opera House was far
from being sufficiently filled last evening. in
view of the charitable ob!ec: Of the asso
citation.
Not ;mpossibly among tie sincere
mourners at the failure OF these dramatic
dedications may be found the unlucky
managers. who had right to have calcu-
lated on more compact dress circle and
a more crowded pit.
We repeat our sympathy for those who
are SO unhappy as 10 be Dependent: upon
the gratitude Of politicians, o: the caprice
Of dramatic patronage, for that provision
which the improvident death OF impulsiye
friends who persisted under what mus: be
adjudged illegal by every American COM
pretending the principles Of a republican
compact, renders necessary.
We trust that these who have drilled
and borne torches in the crusade against
the laws and ,,sages Of the republic will
note the fate Of their comrades. and re-
mark the frivolous failure to make appro.
pirate and adequate provision for the un.
fortunate families who may have sorrowed
for and been dependent on those mistaken
martyrs.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-04

The Bulletin. being nothing il not
abusive, and having become tired 0: vain
assaults upon the Governor, has turned
its batteries upon Mr.. Packard. Il falls
rery wide Of its mark, however. in ap-
plying to him such absurd epithets as
''!.rch Conspirator. and in comparing
him to Warwick. the King maker. Mr..
Packard has no such high vaulting am
bition. He is simply plain, honest.
straightforward man, using to the best Of
his ability. in the interes. Of his party.
the power legally placed in his hands.
He pretepds to nothing more than this,
aud simply laughs at the pompous t1,l-
limitations which attribute to him vast
plans Of self-aggrandizement and party
domination. Aim better, neiglbor Eu'-
lefin, or you vii! waste much powder and
hit nothing.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-04
COURSE OF FREE LECTURES
THE MECHANIC ARTS.
LOUISIANA STATE AGRICULTURAL AND NZ-
CUANlCAL CcLLEGH.

IN addition :" the daily exercise. Of Il Is ns.isu.
tion. there win be evening classes in order TO
afford an opportunity 70 young men engaged in
the various trades and arts 10 acquire knowledge
of the Fundamental! principles of these branches Of
an education applicable TO their Geve raj pursuits
in life. Lectures free. Classes formed Tor TUES.
DAY, December !.
The evenings will be occupied a. follows. igsm
seven to nine O'Clock:
MONDAY Professor J. L. CROSS
Pure and Applied Mathematics.
TUESDAY EvENINGS-Professor a. ". PERRY
Natural Philosophy and Chemistry ~ Applied to
Arts and Sciences.
WEDNESDAY EvENiyGS-P.o.es.o.A AUG. Ter.
EAC--Modern Languages.
THURSDAY EvENfNGS-professo. r. ". CAR.
TER-Mechanical and Archits cturai Drawing.
FRIDAY EvENINGS-Pro:essorL /. ". SEWELL-
History. English Literature. no2s des
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-04
THE RETURNING BOARD.

This body has been patiently at work
upon a most thankless task since the
eleventh Of November, and are by no
means at the end Of it yet. Ever since the
nominations were made, and notably since
the election the Returning Board has been
selected rs the mark for all the poisoned
shafts of malice which could possibly be
spared from other objects. Long before
the board met it wes taken for granted
that every member stood ready to periure
himself the moment o favorable opportu-
nifty should present itself, and partisan
and private ;nsolence even went so far as
to demand that the gentlemen should
confess themselves rascals by resigning.
in order that the Democracy might APP
point their Successors.
Fortunately for the ends Of justice, the
men selected by the Senate for the i'm
portant and delicate duties pertaining to
this board proved to be equal to the oc-
casion. and there has been no resigna.
tons for the reasons assigned by our enc
mics. One of the members, as true and
honorable gentleman as ever lived i'll
the tide Of time. was compelled by ILL.,
health, contracted in defense of the honor
and laws Of the State. to surrender q trust
which no man living could have better
discharged. With the ,etiremeA: Of
General Longstree., the concession was
generously made that a Democrat: might
occupy his chair. This was finally acc
cepted by q very worthy gentleman.
whose election elected an angry growl of
approval from the surrounding hoydes Of
office-seeking Democrats.
As now constituted. we believe. nay. we
know the Returning Board to be CONE
posed Of honorable, conscientious. able
men. They have developed capacity
for patience, acuteness and fairness which
equals at least the most sanguine eXpec-
tations of friends. They have been bull.
lied by every little newspaper whifet
from the gulf to Caddo; the room set apart
for their deliberations has been constantly
besieged By importunate candidates and
their attorneys, every one of whom is
charged brimful Of officious suggestions
and biased opinions. both as to law and
fact. But the members have borne their
annoyance with infinite fortitude and
courage. They have extended to the i'm
pertinent intermeddler the same courtesy
that IS due to n gentleman, and con-
tinued to reap their reward in ieers.
insults and shameful accusations. We
notice disposition on the part Of
some of the members TO grow FESTIVE,
perhaps break down at last. under
the accumulated load of injustice and in.
gratitude that has been piled upon them.
We are informed that General Anderson
and Mr.. Kenner have let out some pretty
strong Anglo-Saxon to one or two Paul
Prys who have approached too near them
in private to be at all agreeable. When
General Tom Anderson, like Othello, is
angry, there is cause for it, and
those who provoke him had better look to
it. He is of an exceedingly genial dispo-
sition, and one whom we have never seen
lose his temper or dignity Of presence
when acting in a representative or official
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-04
MAJOR SELVES STATEMENT.

We publish in another column the
sworn Statement. Of United States Mar
shall Selye in the matter OF controversy
recently between hin, and Judge Trimble.
Of the Eleventh District. Setting aside
all personal or political motives which
may have given undue color to the acts Of
these two officers. we conclude that the
law and the evidence is decidedly on the
side Of the jealous and faithful marshal
We have 10 time for an analysis OF his
position, preterring to let the reader con-
suit the original.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-04
NOTICE..

OPPics OF THE CoMM's..oSgas ~ eyv,
Ereedman's Savings and Trust COMPANY.
Washington. D. c.. July 59, 1874, !
Notice is hereby given to all persons other than
FREEDMAN'S SAVINGS AND TRUST COMPANY
any of its branches that they are called upon to
present the same and to make legal proof thereof
to the Commissioners of said company at their
Office, No. 1907 Pennsylvania avenue, Washipeton.
District Of Columbia Pass books when properly
adjusted, will he deemed sufficient proof ~ ths
balances shown to be due thereon. Depostors
viii therefore present their pass books to the re-.
spective branches by which they were issued a.
soon ~ possible. that they may be properly veri-
ned and balanced John a. J. CRESWRLL
ROBERT PURvIS,
3. T. LEIPOLD
4uA tfeA Commissioners,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-04

Mary +. Tillotson thus addresses the
people of North America through the New
York Graphic: This world has not yet
produced her grandest specimens of the
female form. Petticoats have perverted
her, dragged upon her spinal anatomy, dis.
arranged her vital organs. and made her
truly wretched remnant of a past glory.
No earthly salvation for peetls whose
women wear petticoats instead Of panta-
ioops. Ichabod ~
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-04
NOTICE.
B"sRn "P I'or1pAfloS. }
State of louisiana,

B"sRD "p E'Qr1pAf,oS.)
State of louisiana.
New orleans November u, 1874;
Resolved. That hereafter. the regular meetings
Of this board will be held on EACH AND EVERY
MONDAY. at twelve O'clock, NJ. AL applications
for exchange of bonds and warrants for new con.
so!idatei bonds. under &c; No. > session of 1874.
mus: oe made through the .isca! agent New Or.
cans National Bank. on or before the Saturday
preceding each meeting. Applications mad, e.,
Mondays VII! lay over until .he next meeting.
I. g. DESLONDE.
Gosi cod I'm Secretary Board of Linr,ida.ior
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-04

The young lady who whistles defends he:e
self in the Christian al Work. as follows:
LET no one deny III. the privilege az
whistling when sitting alone at my sewing
machine. Ii l am compelled 70 walk the
street alone at night, never fear danger at
an approaching footstep 1T is accompanied
with the music Of whistling, | do not
believe person can whistle who IS intent
ON
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-04
JUST PUBLISHED.

JCSI To BLISHEU.
DIR. CURTIS ON MANHOOD.
2C...-. COPIES BOLD IN ALI PARTS OF EvEOPE
AND AMERICA.
medical essay on the cause and cure Of premA.
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and how regained. IL gives q clear synopsis of the
impediments to marriage, tile treatment OF ner.
vous and physical debility. exhausted vitality, and
all "the: diseases appertanng thereto: the result
Of:wenty.tye years succe full practice.
OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.
CrRrI. oS "MANHooI."-There is no msmbeY OF
society by who n this book will not be found use
full. whether he be parent. preceptor OF clergy
man.-London Times.
= CrRyGs on "MASHooD"-Tf,is BOOK should be read
BY the young for instruction, and BY the afflicted
for relief: it viii: injure 0ne.New York Herald.
Price Fifty Cents, BY Mail.
Address the author. DIR. CURTIS, No. Rampant
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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-04
TWENTY.FIFTH ANNUAL
STATE hfENT'

CRESCENT aUTCAL INSURANCE GoMPANR.
Mny ID. 1874.
rosaS gross premiums for year ending
Earned premiums, less reinsurance and
Less losses PAID and esti-
mated = sb,S0ss ~
Less taxes, discount in lieu Of
participation, interest or
capital. loss discount, exc. Ie AS CO. 356 339 Cd
Cet pronts.s..s. .......s.....os. &6I,7 0I 20
Total gross assets of cciHpany..... G52, 6l9 -
The Board of Trustees resolved that after pay.
ing the fourth quarterly interest at two and hale
per cent on the capital stock of the company that
dividend of TWENTY-FIVE PER CENT be psid
in cash on and after the twenty third day Of JunS
next, 20 those parties insurinS With this company
entitled to receive the same.
7RUSTEES
Thomas 4. Adams, Samuel 9. Newman,
Samuel II. Kennedy. q. T. Ruddecke
John Phelps, 4. G. Ober
Adam Thomson, Henry AbrahaIr.
p. N. Strong. Victor Meyer
Joseph Bowling, Edward J. Cav,
John NJ. Sandidge. Simon HernshelMs
Simon FOrchelmeE. Joseph 3. Wolfe.
r. B. Post. A. Levi,
Edward Pilsbufy, John 4. King,
Charles r. Slayback. Frederick C"msrd0ns
David Wallace, J. L. Harrs,
Andrew Stewart, Joseph stone.
THOMAS A. ADAMS. PrGsidenS
BEsRY Y OGDRN, Secretary.
my2S Su w Sa lv
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-04
NOTICE..

MAroRALTY or New ORIvaSs,(
New Orleans. December 3. 1874. !
In honor Of our distinguished guests. the knights
Tempiar. now celebrating their Tr:ennia! Session
Of the Grand Encampment. deem it proper TO
recommend that FRIDAY, the fourth ;Ds ant. be
observed as q holiday.
All business at the City !;a! will. OH tina: day. BE
suspended.
CHARLES J. LEEDS,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-04
NOTICE..

OEsiCE CIyisIoH SUPERINTENDENT - pyRY,r p,
Education sixth Di vision, Room No 20 City Hail
New Orleans, December /. IS1;. (
IN view OF the fact that FRIDAY, December :.
will be generally observed as holiday, being the
occasion Of the procession of the visiting Kniphts
Templar. the Public Schools will be closed on that
day.
CIV. BOOTHBY,
Division Superintendent,
II. c. DIBBLE,
des President Of School Board.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-04

The army having been reduced TO $4,000.
ander the act of June l;. 1874. recruiting
wall be resumed, although all enlistments
must be made by officers on general recruit
ing service. excepting re.enlistments.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-04

1t isnot known where Christopher Column.
bus landed when he discovered America.
Some say at Cat Island, and others Wat.
ing's island, off the Bahamas.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-04

Dan Rice has many attachments FOR cir.
Gus life, and the sheriffs have many attach.
ments for him.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-04

Paying for what you get" describes the
European plan of hotel dining. Paying
for as little as you can is another plan,
quite popular in all countries.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-04

Rochester, New York, will spend SS,00o,.
600 for waterworks, in addition to the
numerous canals, the river, and Genesee
falls already in that city.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-04

Many men in New York have expressed
themselves as ready 10 work for mere
living this winter. There are men here not
willing to do that much.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-04

The new prima donna Of opera. A,baui.
IS unmarried, and is congratulated upon
having no husband to support.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-04

Sir Wilfrid Lawson, the British temper
ance advocate, says, ''At this moment beer
is King in England"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-04

A number of theatrical managers have
signed the petition in New York praying
for the enforcement of the law against
Sunday amusements.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-04

The idea of dramatizing Sw:nburne's
'Dothwell' has been abandoned. That is
both well and good.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-04

II is said that Colonel X. Il. Cobb. SUPER
visor Of internal revenue. will not quiz re.
signediy, and prefers being removed.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-04

An eccentric individual has been arrested
for trying to shove up window IN pawn.
brokers' shop.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-04

ST. Louis will bny Winnie ReaE's statue
Of 1.-THE West" Few cities require statues
by the Ream.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-04

General Fitzpatrick is at work upon a
dramatic piece for the stage. 1t vii! prob
ably be farce.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-04

4 number of the California steam fonr
mills use wheat straw for fuel, instead Of
yoo,., and effect great saving.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-04
NOTICE TO VETERANS,
S-ArR op LOUISIANA, ]

S-ATR OF LorIsiASA,l
Auditors Office.
New Orleans, December 3. 1874
The second sen,!annual payment TO veterans
and widows Of veterans Of the OF l8la-I5
will be made by this Office Oh and after Decem.
Der y.
Payments will only be made 70 individual
claimants. or upon duly executed powers of at.
tOrney.
CHARLES CLINTON,
- 70 s,,;;,op
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-04

Three fires are as bad as a remove, &C
c,rdipg TO poor Benjamin Richard.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-04

Mr.. Wickham, the new mayor Of New
York, is Presbyterian; but he will get over
that
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-04

The actual increase in the Republican
majority in Iowa this year over that OF 1873
was 5G37.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-04

Venus will very properly make her transit
at night, and will be beyond the sight ct
naked eyes.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-04

The Rev. T.. z. Hammond, revivalist,
counts 100 souls saved at Nashua. New
Hampshire.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-04

\ French preacher has described hell as
place where they talk politics all day.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-04

When man is weak and weary at night
no friend will stand by him longer than q
Iamppost
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-04

The Texans are about to have con'ef
ton for framing new constitution.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-04

It. ia said Charles Dickens, Jr. has his
fathers face. lie must present novel
sight.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-04

There are men mean enough % deny "a
women the right of wbistling.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-12-04

"A minstrel manager says he hits the pub
lie hard with comedian on the bone end