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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-16
NEW ORLEANS REPUBLICAN, FRIDAY,~JANUARY t. 1874

parties have, been notified that unless
their taxes were paid by specified day,
certain expenses, including penalty Of
twenty-fv per cent would be added. 1t
would be proper to extend clemency 10
some, no doubt, but not to all-not to
those who are able to pay. A State should
enforce its laws and make reasonable con-
cessions in cases where humanity requires
it. 1t appears to be very difficult for all
to discharge the duties pertaining to citi-
zenship. Whether the State should make
such allowances in such cases as a private
individual may do is matter of grave
doubt. Perhaps some plan by which the
distressed could be exempted and those in
easy circumstance made to pay would be
sufficiently equitable.
But We can not admit proposition to
relieve people from the duties apper-
tanning to property holding citizens in
the category Of reforms. 1t is rather one
belonging to the class of necessary expen-
diture. There is no reform il it. 1t may
be proper enough in given cases. but is in
no sense reform project
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-16
TAX PENALTIES.

The proposition of Senator Huiler 70
remit the penalties imposed by Law on de-
linquent taxpayers has attracted the atten-
ton Of the public, and elected discussion
pro and con. A prominent gentleman of
this city--one for whose opinions we en-
terrain great respect gives as bis views
in communication signed ''Aristides, "
which viii be found in another column.
He urges this measure upon the Legisla-
ture as proof that the Republican party
is in earnest in the professions that have
been made IN It's behalf of dai r. for
reform.
The reasons which actus.te the author
of the Senate bill are founded. as wc con-
ceive, rather upon principles of charity
and humanity than equity. Doubtless
many people are delinquent taxpayers
from absolute inability TO pay Others,
on the contrary, are abundantly able to dis
charge, their obligations, but refuse to do
so for the reason that they make money
by resisting. 1T is doubtful question Of re-
form to permit one class Of citizens to hold
back their dues, while others are required
to pay. Andat this time the General AS
sembly is considering the best plan for re-
lieving the State from difficulties that owe
their origin in a great measure to past de-
linquencies. We do not desire to see any
one distressed or turned out of doors, even
to pay taxes, but it must be remembered
that part of the money withheld belongs
to people who are as needy rs any others
can be. Certainly more so. than those
who withhold the sums due. to the State
and loan at three to- FIVE percent q
in the matter if tie object !, charity. All
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-16
NO CASE AGAINST JUDGE DURELL.

If the Washington agent of the Asso
cisted Press can be relied upon, the sub
committee of the House sent here to take
testimony in the Durell case. has reached
a very sensible conclusion. They have
given out that the charges against him
are not sustained by the testimony.
Those charges have been stated to be: l.
That Judge Duren usurped jurisdiction in
the case of Kellogg VS.. McEnery. 2. That
he is in the habit of getting intoxicated.
:. That he allowed exorbitant fees to be
charged in bankruptcy cases.
The committee has passed over the
first two points as no; worth mentioning,
and say in reference to the third:
There seems TO have been excessive
charges in bankruptcy. in some cases, but
it is claimed that il was within the judges
discretion, and not ordered in his own in
terest.
There is even stronger defense than
this which might be urged in his behalf if
necessary, but it is unnecessary. The war
was made upon Judge Durell because ne
stood By his judicial duty in the great
election case. For this offense against the
Democracy all the yiais of wrath have
been uncorked. The memory Of every
lawyer was ransacked for instances
wherein Judge Durell had manifested i'm
patience, when bored by doting garrulity,
and this had been set down as evidence Of
his being intoxicated. The committee
evidently take no account of the testimony
under the first and second charges, and
dismiss that under the third as irrelevant.
And is this to be the end? Are all the
threats against Judge who dared to con-
strue the law as he found it to go for
naught' Verify, this community, or at
least that portion Of it which lately de-
manded the heed of Judge Durell. does
not count for much in the outside world. !
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-16

The House Committee on WAYS and
Means has reported substitute for the
funding bill. which retains two Of the
features which we regard as objectionable.
and have added another which will here
after prove announcement
The first proposition contemplated the
appointment of board of liquidation con-
sisting OF the Governor, Lieutenant Gov
erner. Auditor. Treasurer and Fiscal
Agent The new bill proposes to have
this board so changed as to include the
Governor. Lieutenant Governor. Auditor,
Treasurer. Secretary of State. Speaker Of
the House. chairman OF the Senate
Finance Committee. and chairman Of the
House Committee on Ways and Means.
This board is authorized to appoint a
fiscal agent. It will be seen that the mum.
Der Of members Is fixed at eight. which is
rather bulky for efficient action. aud OBJ
jectiopable III measure on account Of
being even. which creates the probability
of tie on questions of dispute.
As there are questions Of law involved
in the administration of the duties of
this board. it could be urged with some
propriety that the Attorney General ought
TO have q place upon it. He may, how
ever. be called upon to give advice in
doubtful cases as we'll off the board as on
il, and doubtless would cheeTfullv add
that to bis already very arduous duties
We are aware Of the old maxim that '.in
q multitude of eounse!ors there is safety"
but consider il sufficiently offset by the
well known fact that "large bodies move
slowly" We hope the House will not
weigh down very good proposition with
too much freight. If the law is made to
specify exactly what class Of bonds are to
be included in the funding measure, and
exclude all others, there will be little
trouble in its administration by much
smaller board Of intelligent officials. 1t
is, in our judgment, of the first moment
that the admitted bonds be clearly named,
that the rate at which they are to be
scaled be placed at the proper figure,
which is lower than that proposed. and
that we avoid attempting to pay too high
4 rate of interest. The proposed levy of
five and a half mills is regarded by many
as altogether too much. A tax of four
mills ought to be sufficient for the pur.
pose if the debt is scaled at the rate of
fifty per cent and six per cent interest al
lowed on the consolidated bonds.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-16
CALEB CUSHING HoRs pu COMBAT,

That unfortunate letter of Caleb Cush-
| ing to Jefferson Davis, President of the
| Confederate States has settled that
| gentleman's chances for Chief Justice
adversely to him, and he has promptly
withdrawn from the contest. He can now
proceed quietly to Madrid and take up
the tangled skein of diplomacy which
General Sickles and President CASTELAR,
were unable to straighten out
The great lawyer can serve his country
quite as effectively in the Spanish capital
as he could on the Supreme bench, and
perhaps find himself less liable to errors
for he will be in degree subordinate to
the administration, which is generally
held responsible for the acts of
its foreign ministers. Certainly he
would never be acceptable to the
Republican party as Chief JUS
tiee. If Attorney General Williams has
been 40 Jealous in defense OF the Union,
at time when it needed able champions,
and SO staunch in defense of republican
principles since, as to provoke the hostility
OF the Democracy, Mr.. Gushing has been
SO notoriously lukewarm in til ese quail
ties as to arouse the suspicious of tie
leading men of our party throughout the
nation. When, therefore, Mr.. Cushings
letter Of introduction was revived and
published, he wisely saw that the time
had come for him to retire. The De-
mocracy defeated Mr.. Williams, but Mr..
Cushing's discontinue may be credited to
the party of which he is at best only
very recent member. The place will now
probably be offered to Senator Morton or
Conkling, either of whom would doubtless
be confirmed without any serious opposi-
ton. ]
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-16
ST. PATRIES FAIR.
10 opgN IN ODD PYLLcwS FALL.
On Friday. January -, 1874

The folio yin. IS tire Programme Of tbs Fair. betl
of the very attractive tables, 10 aleo OF the fa
vices for the occasion:
SANCTUARY, SOCIETY TABLE,.
Presided over by the officers Of the sanctuary
Society.
rHE GOVERNORS TABLE.
By Mines. P. f. ard T. F. Hrrxig an6 Misc Kinsena
ST. Tt kREsA'H TABLR.
BY Mrs. Finnegan.
ST. PATRICK'S TABLE,
By Mrs. Harris, Mrs. Murphy and Mrs. Houston,
ST. ALPH0NsUs TABLE,.
By Mrs. Fitzgerald and Mrs. kagan,
THE HARP OF ERIN TABLE,
By Mira MANSFIELD Mrs Rice, Mrs. Morgan, Mrs
Hogan, Mrs. McCuskey and Ars- strong.
MORNING STAR TABLE.
BY Mrs. Wilcox Miss Burns and Miss Richardson
THE HIBRRNlA TABLE,.
BY Mrs McCune, Mrs. Conway aud Miss D. Kennedy
THE CRESCENT CITY TABLE,.
BY MIRA. DR.. Folven, Mrs. r. Gilmore and Mrs. Dr.
brckell.
We know that the friends of s. Patricks Church
vii be pleased with tire sb.va list OF ladies, who
have been seiecttd TO do the honors OF the coming
Fair at their respective fah..s. The wen Known
fair chan pions in the cause OF charity place tho
success sf the und. rtaki, b'yend n doubt. and
will make it one eff the most brilliant and epjoya-
ble soria eItert ain ments ever gwen IN New Or
leans. We are sure thai their iriea Dis, and all VINO
wish to forward good works, will rally to their
support. aud make tue Fair brilliant fete from
the opening to its close.
among the friendly contests many Of them
are ady being emerge tioaity canvaseed. we can no
tice only q few. HORSR AND BUGGY, for which
the Hon. Mayor Witt and the popular District
Attorney John McPheiin. ar. the Contestants
Genera! Badger and Mr., John o'Neii are also in
the field tor a Patent Lever GOLD WATCH AND
CHAIN THAI the ST tiltul General will Outmalleu-
vre the favOTite Of Branch No. OF Hibernian b.
nevoIent and Mutual AID Association would be diff
fcult to decide. The contest will be sharp o.e,
both popular. and count tleir friends by the
host.
A splendid HORSE % also up for contest among
the 'ooys, 'but who has thrown down the glove
we are not as ye: i'll "a position to state.
A lady's valuable GOLD WATCH Is as" up for
contest At St Tt 81 csa'1 table. jail TO
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-16

''the probabilities" of the ''new election"
do not appear to be increasing.
We begin to perceive that the peoples
paper is under the same counsels as for
merly. 'The rum old Commodore" does
not seem to be steering the old craft by
the conservative chart which we had ex-
pected. We fear the crew has risen upon
him and taken the navigation into their
own hands. Business men and property
holders will have to look out rs heretofore
lest their best interests be wrecked by bad
navigators
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-16

In . report Of recent case tried in St.
Louis court, in which the plaintiff was q
widow, the following dialogue occurred be-
tween the counsel for the defense and one
Of the witnesses for the other side: "Mr.
Murphy, are you any relation to the plain
tiff" mo, sir am not" Don't you ex-
pect to- be T. such thing might happen
NOV, are you not golng to marry her Y
sI'm afraid not" .'You are afraid you
won't, Ell. Well, now, don't you expect 70
marry her 81 III my wife should Die and
the widow should remain single III then,
such thing might happen.'
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-16

The way they arrange it in Fall River,
Massachusetts, is TO postpone the logging
OF naughty school children until twenty
four hours after the o'fense has been COM
mitted. Thus angry passions are given
eime to COOL and nobody gets hurt.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-16
MARSHAL'S SALES,

Bark C0nstantia and Owners, Jose Mas,
master. and owners, Juan Canal ct a. vs.
Belle Lee.
I'm THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT,
i District OF Louisiana. Nos. 1925, 1854 and
l8,R5.-By virtue OF an order OF court to me d-
rected in the above entitled suits, will proceed to
sell to the highest bidder, on TUESDAY, January
20. 1874, at twelve O'clock H., at the entrance to
tho CustOmhouse, Canal street. in this city, the
following described property. to wit
THh >TEAMB0AT BELLk LIE. her tackle, etc. ,
as she now hes near the Convent, Third District, in
this city.
Terms Cash n United States f1nds at the time
of sale.
United States Marshaps Office, New Orleans,
January !. 1874
8. 3. PACKARD
fac II IA II 20 United States Marshal
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-16

II is a curious tact that the seven aste-
colds discovered during the past year were
all first seen in America, and to Europeans
IL due the credit Of being the first TO detect
the seven comets which have made their
appearance during the same period.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-16

The Detroit Free Press says if any man
says there is no longer such thing Us gen
uine love he should visit that city and see
the sparkle in the eyes of two lovers as
they hold the same peppermint lczenge be-
tween their teeth.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-16

An apothecary, who, in everything con-
nected with business, was perfect pattern
Of punctuality aud exactitude, had lately
the misfortune 60 lose his wife At the
hour Of her interment he placed the follow
ing placard upon the door OF his shop
Gone to bury my wife; return i'll half an
hour y
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-16

In Switzerland there is a Law which com
pels every newly married compile TO plant
six trees immediately after the ceremony,
and two ON the birth Of every child. They
are planted On commons and near the road,
and being mostly fruit trees, are both use
full and ornamental. The number planted
amounts to 10000 annually.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-16

German women boast the best heads of
hair of any nation on the globe, but the
Italian women have more brilliant COM
plexions, and are regarded as the prettiest
IN the European continent.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-16

= A small, clean potato, with the end cut
OF, is very convenient medium OF apply
-,ng brick dust to knives, keeping it about
the right moisture, while the juice OF the
potato assists in removing stains from the
surface. A better polish can be obtained
by this method than by any other we have
4 ried, and with less labor. ..
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-16

WeNchAm q F0rnhHm VS.. TfAmOntAnA q
Co.
L the Fifth Circuit and District of Louisiana, TO-
6a52-By virtue OF a writ Of fari facias to me di.
rected III the above entitled sui Il will proceed to
sell to the highest bidder, on SATURDAY. February
], 1874 at twelve O'Clock NJ at the entrance to the
CuetOmhOuse. Canal street. in this city
The INTEREST Of Mrs. Louise Pace, widow of
land, situated in the parish of Orleans on the
right bail of the Mississippi river be ow Algie re-
having two arpents front on said river by forty ar
pents dep, bounced by the property of Peter
Marcy above and Adrien Cassard below. being lots
Nos. Ia and IS Han of Benjamin EuIsson and
known as the Grove plai tatiou.
Seized in the above suit.
Terms-Cash on the spot.
United States Marshars ofSce, New Orleans
January 2, 1874. S. 3. PACKARD,
jas II fe1 Unite States Marshal.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-16

TIE POLITICAL Troubles IN TEXAS.
The latest Geographic dispatches from
Texas and Washington indicate an early
and peaceful solution Of the political diff
culties in Texas arising from the late
elections in that State. The recent deci-
sion of the Supreme Court of Texas, affect
ing the validity of the election, is not re-
garded, of sufficient Importance by the
national administration to cause its inter
ference in favor of those who are anxious
that it should be set aside in order that
Governor Davis and the old Legislature
may continue in power. The letter of
President Grant to Governor Davis. in
answer to the call OF the latter for troops
to sustain the decision Of the Supreme
Court, may be regarded as quietus to
the troubles that were booming up, should
the people Of Texas dsp0rt themselves in
a manner becoming intelligent fresu.en
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-16

"You'd better ask for manners than
money" said man to o beggar. Faith,
and asked for what thought ye had the
most Of" Was the curt reply.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-16

A Washing correspondent Of the st. Louis
Globe represents General Sheldon, OF
louisiana, as saying that not one Southern
Representative is in Cushing's favor. while
many Democrats are opposed to him.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-16

Philosophers say that shutting the eyes
makes the sense of hearing more acute. A
way suggests that this accounts for the
many closed eyes that are seen in church ON
sunday.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-16

Oleomargarine is what they call suet-
butter, aud 1000 tons $1,000, 900 poundsl ct
it have been wriggied down people threats
IN this country during the last eight months.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-16

Before taking prussic acid young lady
in Chicago indited the request that she DO
consigned to her narrow home in her silk
dress, and that her bracelets should not be
removed from her wrists.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-16

Perugini, an eDgraver Of Rome, after ten
gears labor, has finished plate after Ra-
phael's '.Belle Jardiniere." o..
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-16

A little girl asked her sister what was
chaos that her papa read about. The elder
girl replied, 1T was great pile of nothing,
and no place to put it in.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-16

Dean Swift says: 1T is with narrow
souled people Us it is with narrow necked
bottles; the less they have in them the
more noise they make in pouring it OUT
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-16

The main strength of Congress is in
creased from the fact that every member
from Minnesota was born in Maine.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-16

Good warm overcoats for s. rs, 81 rs, Sc,
" 90, % SO, So 50 and $I3, at Garthwaite,
Lewis l. Milier's, No. leo COmm street.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-16

It is said that in all probability. the bird
OF wisdom, called owl, was intended to be
called howl, but the first cOckney who ,eard
i'm DOT got hexasperated and dropped the
,,ostah
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-16

The leader Of an orchestra issues promis-
sorry notes when he tunes his violin before
The performance commences.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-16

A man with torn clothes tells his wife 1t s
~neyer too late to mrpd."
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-16

FIattery sickens every person except
chose who swallow it.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-16

English war ships and steamers will not
sail from port ON Friday, but tine mail Lines
70 America are obliged TO.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-16

Truth sometimes tastes like medicine, but
chat is an evidence that we are ill.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-16

"A Tennessee jury has cleared man who
hacked friend up ION the impulse of the
rnomeutr
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-16

A man is in debt up to his ears when he
wears new suit Of clothes nOt paid tor.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-16

An Indiana clergyman lately delivered
bis sermon in rhyme without any particular
rn2sOn.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-16

Six good linen bosom shirts for 81, at
Garth waite, Lewis Il Miller's, No. 100 Com
mon s.reet.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-16

Wrong doors are generally far less
sshamed of having done wrong than OF be-
ing found out.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-16

Ii YOU can not do as well as you wish do
10 well az you can.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-16
INSURANCE.
se~Ns s~~~,
A MEXICAN MUTUAL INSURANCE
a S SO CT TfONe
OF NEW ORLEANS.


2S..... ......Sommercial Place. ........... Is
FIRST ANNUAL STATBMENT
In conformity with the requirements Of their
charter the Association publish tho following
statement
Premiums on policies Issued. ..e...... S5Ol43 o6
Bills receivable short time, secured.... l352 q
ONCE FURNITURE. ......-...... l,250 %
Cash in bank and on hand. ........... 2A6i OIL
Bills receivable stock notes.. 20 $50 00
Iotas assets................. ...... &25, f66 s.
LIABILITIES.
Premiums collected. ............... $50 572 %
Premiums uncollected. ............. $3.50 s.
Return premiums discounts and rein
surance. Observation-Disclosures. $3.50 IS
Commissions and salaries ............ 1876 az
Expense rent, taxes, stationery and ad-
Vertising sce4 ~
FIRE losses paid. I38U2 36
Fire losses nd listed, not due. .... $3.50 90
Caah paid Oh stock 22,74O %
Total liabilities. j il9 ST. so
Net capital. ,,s ,e, s6
The above statement is just true ard correct
transcript from the books of the association
8. Z. LOEB, President
B. M:,ss. Secretary.
sworn :" and subscribed hefor. me .bip ..r,
..enth day Of January. 1879
- ABEL DREYFOCS, Notary Public
At special meeting, held Ia conformity with
the charter, on the first Monday in January, 1874
Mr. B. T. Loeo, president, and B. Meyer, secretary
were re. lected unap imousiv.
Trustees.
+. HOLLANDEg WILLIAM LroN.po
r. bhLiNu, WILLIAM BBEkT
8. X. LOEB NJ A2COyA
L. SCHONMAES Al MUps
p. BLAISE J. LEyy
r. 0. ANphhsos' WILLIAM BRAUN, J3.
II. hAfhtk' JACOB Won EovES,
JACOB ALT M RsCUu
ht"O HsD"lIH, JOSEPH B2ANDNER
AT Tue hrst regular monthly meeting OF ths
hoaro OF trustees 1t vas resolved that An interea+
VI zen per cent on the capital stock be paid in
o"'h ou ana aE'eF the fifteenth day of February
next mrv,n
ial5 Pm En- secretary
WokAiNGMEN',
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF LOUISIANA
Once No. % Carondeiet stree,.
GEORGE 3. DTCHB, Presidents.
SPENCER Y1BLD. JR,, Vice President
3 HARRY AEGAAAR, Secretary.
Executive COMMITTEES.
GBORGR D. HITB. a ppv,ps-,ur
..s DAD EUDK
Finance Commfttee. g ~.
WLLAk GOLDISG. pI xn..nuor,
E. MCGUIRE, Hr4
- -, tE r. ~ b.a
Butidan8 md Repair Comn,is1sa
THOMAS Ossrus&s = sxAas vrunpaIisu
0e3l I'm "~"~c1>AsS1-
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-16

"Pa,ients and long suffering is the motto
adopted by doctors.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-16
ID / II l1s

DI H ID:
NEW ELL-At Covingtor Louisiana. on Gapuary
6, 1874 after brief illness, Hon. HIRAM NEWELL
parish Judge OF ST. Tan many parish aged sixty
two years. ten months and fifteen daye = native Of
Lucerne county, Penney val ia and /. resident of
st. Tammany parish for Tany years
st. Louis papers please copy.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-16
NOTARIES.

4 HERO. JR..
NOTARY PUBLIC AND COMMISSIONER OF DRRD
ORce No. IL Commercial Place.
Passports procured with dispatch, and promps
attention e;-an tn all " cod