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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-05-28

HOAL OIL 80 cents per gallon, Ut J A Moons
~ Grocery. old Posi- $500. feb 10
WY ANrEr-Dl essed Turkeys, chickens eoc,
w aad .utter. Highest lash prices eiysn
j. A. MOONS
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-27
Court Items.

The arguments in the cases of the con.
tending gas companies have occupied near.
ly all the week, but will probably be fin.
ished to-day, Mr.. Semmes and Judge Camp.
bell closing for the defendant, and Mr.. Glib.
son for the plaintiff. Ore of the most
forcible and lucid arguments thus far de-
ivered was that of Judge Dibble for the
Crescent City Company yesterday morning.
1t showed complete understanding of the
case and thorough mastery of the law bear
ing on the points in controversy.
The grand jury have not yet finished at
tending to the questions tho fire at the
Cronan foundry brought up. The petty
jury having acquitted the accused the grand
jury have now indicted five of the witnesses
for perjury.
In the Fourth District Court Messrs.
Charles II. Gutenberg and T. Morris
Chester have filed two more civil rights
suits. Mr.. John O'Neil, who keeps a coffee
house corner of Delord and Annunciation
streets, refused Corporal Ciermont q glass
Of beer on March s, and Messrs. Frederick
son & Harte declined to furnish Vichy
water to Mr.. Jourdain, on account of the
color of the applicants. Damages of $500
are consequently alleged.
We publish this morning three decisions
of Judge Cullom, one Of which, deciding
difficult point on the subject of novation,
will be found important, and perhaps novel
to many readers.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-27
Charles =. Heartt.

The community yesterday was startled
with the news Of the death of Charles S.
Heartt. His health has, however, been i'm
paired for some time, in consequence of
which he recently retired from the firm of
Heartt & Co. Mr.. Heartt early entered
the hardware store of his father, Jonas C.
Heartt (whO in early manhood was asso-
ciated with his father, Deacon Philip Heartt,
in the same business), where, for many
years after his fathers retirement from the
active duties Of life, he successfully con-
Quoted the business and kept up the envi-
able prestige of this wealthy and long
established house. In 1851 Mr.. Heartt
married Miss Wescott, of Saratoga, who
died within two years after her marriage.
He leaves but one child, Mrs. Louisa Liv-
ingstOne, wife of Leroy Livingstone, Esq
Troy Morning Wig March 5.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-27
Speaker Lowell.

The many friends of the Hon. Charles w.
Lowell will be pleased to know that he has
so far recovered from his late severe indis-
position as to be able to make his appear
ance upon the streets again. Few men in
this State have been more prominent in the
Republican party, and done better service
for Republican principles than this gentle
man; and as he is yet comparatively
young man, endowed with good mental
powers, and an experience in pub
lie life that are calculated to rem
der him very useful as public serv-
ant, it is safe to say that if his
life is spared he is destined to reap higher
honors than those already bestowed upon
him. He has served two terms as Speaker
of the House of Representatives, and during
part of the time was Postmaster of this
city. He has proved an excellent presiding
officer OF the House, and so long as he was
enabled to give his undivided attention to
the Postofice, made most efficient Post
master. For these reasons, and his dsvo-
ton to his country in her time of peril, We
believe Mr.. Lowell deserves the confidence
Of not enly the people of this State, but of
the nation.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-27
Rev. DIR. TaylOr's Lecture.

Rev. DR.. Taylor's lecture, on Tuesday
evening, at the Second Baptist Church, on
MANHOOD" or rather on ''the coming
man, was very spicy and brilliant per-
formance, full of elegantly turned periods,
pointed with wit and abounding in humor
His definitions of man, commencing with
PlatOs and coming down to Southey's def
nitions, presented all conceivable plans of
the animal and of the thinker to which the
intervening ages have given birth; but it
was around the coming man." who is to be
very different kind of parsonage from
what he is at present, that he shed flood
of effulgence that was truly exhilarating.
The past and the present offered pictures
to the lecturers imagination that were af-
tlictive, if not appalling, but in the future
triumphs Of Christianity he saw distinctly
grounds of hope for the regeneration of our
race, when all evil habits would be aban
doned, and rational amusements be substi
tuted for those of a vicious tendency.
In treating this part of his subject, DR..
Taylor INDUCED in the expression of views
of the most encouraging character, and, in
delineating his beau ideal of Christian
man and gentleman, often rose to pitch of
eloquence that was both thrilling and cap
tivating. He proved himself to be moral
artist of the highest kind, employing bold
and delicate touches, as best suited his
theme. When he had done treating man,
be introduced the gentler sex in manner
that did full justice to woman's merits and
claims, terminating his eulogium with the
startling announcement that the
coming man would be woman. DR..
Nicholson, in his despair, exclaimed: "Then
there will be an end of the racer' The lee
,ure was most felicitous one, and was
appiauded to the echo.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-27
AMUsEMENTs.
St. Charles Theatre.

Mr.. Francis Bangs, the reigning star at
this theatre, will take his first and only
benefit here tonight. Unusual attractions
will be presented for the entertainment of
playgoers, for, in addition to tbs spirited
drama OF "La Marseillaise," two acts of
Julius Caesar" will be'given, when we sh all
have an opportunity of seeing and Judging
of Mr.. Bangs remarkable personation Of
Mare Antony. In this character he was as
much praised by the New York critics as
was Booth and Barrett in the roles enac ted
by them in the great tragedy as revived at
Booths Theatre. The World styled his the
finest presentation of historical man in
the piece. In look and action he is the
Mare Antony Of tradition, and the ideal of
Shakespeare's conception. He will appear
in what is known to the acting editor
as The assassination and grafton scenes, and
will treat his audience to some of the finest
specimens of defamation known to
the stage. Mr.. Bangs has voice remark
ably flexible, ringing clear and strong as
occasion demands, and when appealing to
the Roman populace, or sinking to low and
sweet notes, and like the tremulous tones
of organ music, almost expressing tears,
when pronouncing the oration over the
dead Caesar. He is of fine stage presence
and appearance, spirited and graceful, and
his style is of the best school of molodra.
matte and tragic art. A full house on his
benefit night would be but a Just and fit
ting recognition of his merits as an actor.
After the tragedian will come the sing
ing, dancing and dialect comedians, Baker
and Farron. They will play in their piece
called "Chris and Lena" and the fun they
will make commences Sunday evening.
Opera House.
Yesterday at the matinee Verdi's grand
opera "Rigoletto' was performed. This is
the first time, we believe, that M. Devoyod
has sung at matinee. 1t is altogether un-
necessary for us to state that the house was
crowded. Last evening Mtmet's beautiful
opera Roland Ronceveaux" was per-
formed. Tomorrow at the matinee LA
Favorte" will be given, with NM. Guey.
mard, Devoyod and Mayau in the cast. In
the evening LA File de Mme Angot,"
which has been SO popularized by the pi-
quaint and charming acting of Mile. Mois-
set, will be presented for, perhaps, the last
time this season. The one act operetta
"Les Noces de Jeanette" will precede Le-
cocq's. sparkling burlesque. Next week
being holy week, there will be no perform
ances at the Opera House. We learn it is
the intention of NJ. Canonge to visit Gal
weston with his troupe and there give four
performances.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-27
FOREIGN.
More Refurnin9 Trnop

More Returning Troops.
LONDON, March 26.-The troop shin Hima.
laya has arrived at Portsmouth from the
Gold Coast with the royal marines and rifle
brigade. -''Ao
Homo Rule.
Prominent Irish members of Parliament
have resolved to press home rule this season.
Wreck Of the Ship Burmau.
The bark E. Carlton, at Bremen. from
Mobile, reports that on the thirty-first uI-
tlmO she passed the abandoned wreck of
the ship Burman from Pensacola, Florida,
for Liverpool.
Small Pox In Montreal.
MONTREAL, March 26-There are 200
cases of small pox in the city, and several
deaths occur daily.
A Desperate Fight at BilbOn.
MADRID, March ga desperate engage
ment me- took place yesterday before Bilboa.
Inc republican army, under command OF
Marshal Serrano, attacked the Carlists at 6
A: NJ, and met with stubborn resistance.
The engagement was kept up all day, and
was only stopped by the approach of night,
when the Republicans encamped on the
positions they had captared from the roy
alists
The loss of national troops was 40 men.
General Iona commanded the centre and
General Primo de Rivera the right.
1t is probable the battle will be renewed
today,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-27
From Carroll Parish,
LAKE PROVIDENCE, March 20, 1874.
InTTnp

EDITOR REPUBLICAN,:
Correspondents for newspapers are ex
pecsed to send in encouraging and fatter
ing letters from the country, dwelling upon
the unusual good prospects of the crops
and looking for great prosperity when they
are gathered. These letters when read by
subscriber in other States have tendency
to induce an emigation of labor and capital,
which is always desirable, but at the time l
write this our entire parish is in a state of
gloom. The Bass and Melbourne levees
have already broken and overfowed many
fine places, and for week the levee at
Elton has been threatening to give way.
This would be most formidable disaster,
as it would inuudate the best part of the
parish. At one time the water did COM
mence running through at about nine
o'clock in the night, but through the great
energy of Major James. with bis convict
labor. a crevasse was prevented. TO make
matters more cheerless, it has raned
almost necessarily tor weeks. 1t is time
now to have corn planted, and but very
little land has yet been broken up, while
most OF it is under water. Many planters
have no provisions for the making of an
other crop. and have been for years depend
ing upon their commission merchants for
assistance; now in most trying time, we
learn, that the merchants have unanimous.
ly agreed to make no advances on the.
future crop. Should the water fall, and,
through struggle and privation, we were to
succeed in raising our usual amount of cot
ton, we shall be really better off than if it
were paid for long before it is made, not
withstanding that there would be actual
suffering to do this.
A month ago we were a most sanguine
people. Our prospects were brighter than
ever before. We had received large immi-
grafton from Georgia and Alabama, and
contracts had been made to put in a great
deal of land that had laid out for years,
and now that we are so badly drowned out
we still hope that we shall yet see the water
run of in time to enable us to carry out our
original plans. Should the Elton levee stand
the pressure of water, the community will
to great extent be indebted to Mr.. w. C.
Sanford, of this parish, and Major James,
Of your city, for their continual exertions
and prOmptness.
Respectfully, JOSKINS.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-27
BY TELE GRAPH,
CONGRESS.
House..

House.
WASHINGTON, March 26-The Committee
on Naval Affairs, upon motion of Mr.. Hun
ton, directed an inquiry as to the axpe-
diency of moving the navy yard from Wash
ingtOn to Alexandria.
Mr.. Sener introduced bill in bankruptcy
allowing appeal to the Supreme Court when
amounts exceed $4,000.
resolution was introduced directing the
Committee on Expenditures to investigate
the alleged irregularities and frauds in ex-
penditures in the judicial districts of Ala
bama and Illinois.
The cheap transportation bill was passed
by vote of l2l to ll6.
Mr.. Butler, of Massachusetts, presented
new set of credentials for Mr.. Pinchback.
Referred to the Election Committee.
The finance bill was discussed to adjourn
ment.
Senator West called the morning hour.
The House bill appropriat:ng $4,000 to
continue the dredging at the mouth of the
Mississippi river was passed.
Mr. Wright, from the Judiciary Committee
reported unfavOrably on bill to remove the
political disabilities of John C. Cabell, of
Texas. Mr.. Gordon said this bill had once
been favorably reported upon by the Judi
clary Committee, but was recOmmitted at
the request of the chairman of the Com
mittee (Edwards), now absent, for the
purpose OF fixing dates as to when he re-
signed his commission in the army, etc.
AS the chairman of the committee had no
doubt the bill would be favorably reported
upon, ne (Gordon) had telegraphed to
Cabell that he could accept the nomination
for an office, and the election would take
place next week. He, therefore, asked the
Senate to pass the bill.
Mr.. Morrill,, of Maine, objected, and the
bill went over.
Mr. Wright also reported unfavorably on
the % Pill to remove the political disabilities
of Thomas Hardeman.
At the request of Mr.. Gordon, the bill
was placed on the calendar.
The West and South vote solid on the
100000 900 provision of the finance bill.
Mr.. Spencer's bill to facilitate and reduce
the expenses of taking testimony in behalf
of claimants, to be used before the commits
slOners OF claims, provides that the special
commissioners appointed under act of May
IL, 1873, shall have authority, under the
direction of the board of Southern claims.
to take the dispositions of witnesses in be-
half OF claimants and the government in
all cases pending before commissioners
where the amount does not exceed Sc, 900.
The rules fOrbidding remarks upon the
presentation of memorials and petitions in
the Senate are to be hereafter enforced.
The territorial bill, with amendment that
It's provisions should not apply to cases
pending IN the Supreme Court, passed the
Senate.
The Senate, after some discussion, at $50
P. NJ, on motion of Mr.. Wright, and by
vote OF 81 to 26, struck out the first section
of the bill reported by the Finance Com
mittee and inserted another section fixing
the maximum amount of legal tenders at
S4OO ,0oO, 900 in lieu of S3S2, 100000. A num-
Der OF amendments were offered, but the
Senate adjourned without taking any fur
fher vote
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-27
Accident to Madame Camilla Urso,

A bottle Of Kerosene exploded at No 23Bea-
con street yesterday, and seriously burned
eeSng G5aO wnG n1e
was caused by a lighted candle, which was
placed in too close proximity to the bottle
The fire at once spread to Madame Urso's
clothing and to the contents of closet, and
in endeavoring to extinguish it, her left
hand and wrist were severely burned. Her
hand was gloved, and this saved it in some
measure. The burning liquid was also
dashed into her face to a slight extent. A
seamstress who was in the apartment had
the presence of mind to envelope Madame
Urso with blanket. She will probably be
incapacitated from playing the violin for
some weeks-Boston Adrertiser.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-27
Funeral Obsequies of the Late Colonel Fl.
c. Ransom.

We copy the following from the Jefferson
vile Evening Ne'cs of the nineteenth:
A sorrOwful concourse of relatives and
friends of the late Colonel Ransom assem-
bled at st. Paul's Church at two o'clock
yesterday afternoon to pay the last sad
rites of respect to the memory of the de-
parted soldier. The remains were depos-
tied in q beautiful burial casket, the plate
upon which bore the following inscription:
Lieutenant Colonel Hyatt C. Ransom,
Deputy Quartermaster General, United
States army" Upon the casket were ap-
propriately displayed sweet flowers, our
national ensign and the sword of the de-
ceased.
The solemn services of the Episcopal
Church were conducted by the Rev. DR..
TOtten, and the tears and sorrowful faces
OF those assembled unmistakably eyinced
the deep and universal feeling of regard at
the loss OF this most estimable man, and
profound sympathy for the bereaved rela-
tives.
Upon conclusion of the services the
funeral train was formed, the following
named brother officers of the deceased act
Clure, General C. L. Kilburn, General
James A. Ekin, General w. j. Sloan,
Colonel w. b. Rochester. Captain j. G. C.
Lee, Captain j. II. Costar, Captain Addison
Barrett.
Upon reaching Walnut Hill Cemetery,
that beautiful rest Of the dead. the remains
were deposited in the family lot of and
beside those of the late Judge Read, and
the impressive burial service for the grave
read by the rector of St. Pauls Church.
After closing the grave, and placing
thereon appropriate floral emblems, those
present slowly and sadly left the grounds
The arrangements for the funeral of the
late Colonel Ransom were carried out in q
highly commendable manner, and it is due
to General James A. Ekin, the officer in
charge at this place, to state that his efforts
were appreciated, and that he deserves and
receives the thanks of the relatives and
their numerous friends.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-27

SHERIFF's SALE, ON A TWELVE MONTHS
BOND OF IMPROVED REAL EsTATE.-Atten-
tion is called to the sale at auction to be
made this day, at noon, at the Merchants
and Auctioneers' Exchange, Royal street,
at twelve months credit, by the sheriff of
the parish Of Orleans, of lot of ground,
with the buildings and improvements
thereon, situated in the First District of
this city. on Triton walk, between Baroune
and Dryades streets.
For full particulars and terms see adver.
fiaamont
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-27
Y. NJ. T.. A.

Lyceum Hall was by no means crowded
last evening, but despite the threatening
weather very large audience gathered to
hear Professor Joseph Jones lecture. The
great ability of the lecturer vas well kno wn,
and public expectation was correspondingly
excited. The audience was by no means
The lecturer showed himself
fully equal to the task, and tor an hour de-
lighted the hearers by the elegance of his
diction and the force of his reasoning.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-27
Already are heard notes of preparatj

Already are heard notes of preparation
for summer retirement and recreation. Nice
young men are beginning to plan for pleas
seasons fishing tackle. Even fremen are
canvassing the subject of making trips to
near points. Dan Malone, of Louisiana
Hose, has taken house over in Biloxi and
will look after the wants Of fremen gem.
orally.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-27

SHERIFE's SALES FOR STATE AND CITY
TAxEs.-We are requested to call public
attention to the sales at auction to be
made this day at noon, at the Merchants
and Auctioneers' Exchange, Royal street,
by the sheriff of the parish of Orleans, for
State taxes for the year 1871. and city taxes
for the year 1873, of improved and vacant
real estate situated respectively in the First
and Second Districts of this city.
For full particulars and terms see adver-
tisements
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-27

Death of G. G.. Fisk, ESQ,

The announcement of the death of Mr.
Fisk, at the early age of twenty five years
will not be surprise to most of his friends.
For over year he has been failing in health,
and though apparently rallying at times,
it was evide 1t he could never entirely
recover. Since he resigned his position as
attorney of the Baton Rouge district he
has taken no part in active life, but was
prominent in politics all his life previously.
He enlisted in the Union army when only
fourteen years old, and studied law and was
admitted to the bar before reaching his
majority. He was attorney for Jefferson
City until its annexation and was then
appointed by Governor Warmoth district
attorney for Baton Rouge. This Office he
was compelled to resign by illness over a
year ago. He was a genial companion, a
faithful counsel and had many friends among
his clients and associates, and leaves a
wife and family. His funeral will take
place to-day from his late residence.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-27
The Vacancy in the Committee on Privi.
leges and Elections.
The New York Tribune of the nineteeath

Inc New I 1ork Tribune OF the nineteenth
says:
The death of Mr.. Sumner leaves a vacant
place upon the Committee on Privileges and
Elections, the filling of which is matter
OF considerable Importance Mr.. Sumner
never met with the committee at all, and
his absence caused tie vote on the Gues-
ton of admitting Mr.. Pinchback as Senator
from Louisiana, so that the case had to be
reported to the Senate without any recon-
mendatlon. Another important political
question is now pending in the committee
the bill OF Mr.. Carpenter for a new election
in Louisiana. Mr.. Carpenter, who, himself
member OF the committee. has, as presi-
dent of the Senate, the power to fill
the vacancy, and as it is understood
that the members are divided upon the
bill, just as thoy were on the Pinchback
case, his selection will virtually settle the
tate OF the measure by making a majority
OF one either for or against it. The Demo
Gratis are not entitled to another member on
the committee, having two already, and the
selection must therefore be made from the
Republicans or Liberals. 1t is suggested
that the appointment of Mr. Schurz would
pe highly appropriate, inasmuch as the
committee ls pre-eminently the political
committee of the Senate, and as Mr.. Schurz
ls the most prominent Liberal in the body.
The appointment is of such Importance that
Mr. Carpenter will no doubt take the advice
OF the informal caucus of Republican SEN
ators before making it.
Upon the same subject the Washington
correspondent of the St. Louis Republican
says:
1t is not probable that the vacancy in the
Committee of Privileges and Elections
caused by the death Of Sumner will be filled
before his successor shall have taken his
seat. Then his successor will undoubtedly
be assigned to the post. There has been
some talk among Senators of the prOpriety
OF putting another Liberal Republican in
Mr.. Summers place on this committee, but
as this would involve the appointment of
either Schurz or Fenton, and as the Louis
lana case is now before the committee, and
there is a tie on the question, it is not be-
lieved that Senator Morton would permit
the appointment of either of these Senators
if he could help it, because they are both
pronounced IN their opposition to his policy,
and Senator Carpenter, as President pro
tempOre, feels indisposed to appoint either
OF them, because it might then be charged
that he used his power as President of the
Senate to further the interests of his par
ticular measure. He will therefore ask the
Senate to elect Mr.. Summers successor on
the committee.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-27
Railroad RObber Caught.

A few months since box car was broken
open at Byram, and rifed of it's contents
But. until few days ago. no one had the
least idea who committed the robbery. De-
tective Pearson, of New Orleans, was work
ing up the case, however, and finally, by
putting several bits of evidence together,
he concluded one Bristo Barksdale, Of By
ram, was the rogue, and he was arrested.
A part of the stolen goods were found bur-
led short distance from Byram. Deputy
Sheriff Steele, on Saturday, brought Barks-
dale to this place and lodged him in Jail to
await trial. Steele is prompt and eff
cient-Jackson Pilot.