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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-02

ts.rssist Incorporation of the law creating
the new charter impairs the value of the
franchise As there is but little doubt Of
this, it may become necessary for Judge
Hawkins to pass upon the validity Of two
laws which plainly conflict with each
other. One is the act of 1860, by which
the old company attempted to perpetuate
their franchises for twenty years from
April, 1875, and the other act of 1870, to
incorporate the Crescent City Gaslight
Company. The first named act is believed
to be unconstitutional, which view, if
maintained. will give force to the other.
If the new company has received valid
grant, it will be entitled to go into prac-
teal operation on the first of April, 1875.
II not, we shall be saddled with the old
concern for twenty years longer.
The public have this interest in the
present litigation, that if it can be de-
clded now, once for all, the heavy ex-
penses Of protracted suit may be avoid
ed For whichever company gains, will
beyond question charge up the whole
costs and collect them from the con-
sumers, when they get fairly under way.
Thus the people will finally have to pay
the bill. In behalf of the public, then,
we pray that there may be no renewal of
the litigation. Not that there is any i'm
mediate hurry for decision of the case,
since all the costs in it have already been
incurred. We only hope the decision,
when it does come, will be such, if pos
slble, as to make it fnality. In our
Judgment this can only be done by giving !
one or the other of the conflicting laws
full validity as in force.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-02
The CONTEST OF THE GAS COMPANIES.

TIE CONTEST OF THE GAS COMPANIES
The time and attention of the Superior
Court has been occupied for several days
in hearing the arguments Of able counsel
in the great case of the gas companies.
The suit was closed yesterday, after very
able argument in behalf of the Crescent
City Company from Mr.. Randolph, who
had been preceded on the same side by
Judge Dibble and Mr.. Gibson, of Mis-
sour, one of the leaders Of the Western
bar. On the side of the old Gas CoIl-
pany appeared Judge Campbell, Randell
Hunt and T. J. Semmes.
This is one of the most important cases
that has lately occupied the attention Of
the court, and the decision is likely to
seriously affect one way or another vital
interests. The old company has enjoyed
the undisturbed monopoly of furnishing
this city with gas for forty years, at prices
more than remunerative, and with extra
ordinary facilities for making cash collec-
tons. 1t has, Of course, been a grinding
tyranny on rich and poor alike, and now
that it is called upon to surrender to the
young giant that has its grippe upon
its throat, it makes a stubborn resist
ance. 1t requires a foe Of no common
power to grapple with the old monster,
as it can by its great wealth and the Won
derfnl character of responsibility with
which its benefciaries have invested
themselves, bring to its support the best
talent and the most potent influence.
Fortunately for the justice of the case. on
whichever side it may be found, the case
is on trial before a judge who will take
the law for his guide, without reference
to the character of the suitors.
The new rival to the old concern is a
new corporation created by Republican
under the police power to regu-
late municipal affairs, and its managers
appear to be determined to assert their
rights to the fullest extent under their |
charter. They set up the right to make |
and vend gas in this city after the expira-
ion Of the old charter of the New Or
cans Gaslight Company. This right is
'toutly denied by the old concern, and
he new company have, therefore, brought |
suit for SANDER Of title, alleging that
be avowed intention Of the old company !
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-02
THE "SARKAsTIKLE" PRESS

we speak IN no spirit OF censorship, but
with wish to secure the greater efficiency
when we advert to the practice of running
newspaper exclusively on sneers. Take
political antagonism. It is as easy to pick
some objection to the act of those that
differ with you, as for one lady to detect
an objection to the costume of another
Consider the various moral enterprises
presented to society. It is easy to sheer at
wives and daughters beggared by saloon
abuses, who implore by prayerful remon-
strances the cessation of such wrong, or
to earn gratuitous drinks by publishing
sour unfeigned satisfaction" because a
legislative employe has declared law in
his ''opinion" unconstitutional which law
was intended to promote the rest and So
briefly Of the Sabbath.
1t is much easier for newspaper to run
in under the protecting lee of local ma
jority or public prejudice than to battle
with the elements Of objection on reso-
lutte voyage of usefulness.
The system of conducting journal by
sneering at subjects, which can be so ridi-
culed without loss of patronage is very
simple. Itrequires neither wit, knowledge
nor logic. It is only necessary to say
with the connoisseur adviser in Gil Bias:
''The painting would have been better if
the painter had taken more palms." The
leaders of this school are the New York
Sun, World and the Courier-,JournaL It
has its disciples here, as almost everywhere
else.
Dedicated to nourish discomfort, there
is no credit side to the account of their
political adversaries. Unwilling or in
capable, they bestow no labor on any
subject of public usefulness, but content
themselves with 'fippant comment or |
wholesale adoption.
This cheap and slipshod practice does
infinite mischief by Withholding positive
action in behalf Of many public measures.
Suppose that the time and space wasted
in ridiculing defective plan for public
good was wisely employed in aiding the
projectors to make it efficient? Might
not society derive more service from the
kindly advice than from the triumphant
The public would like better to read a
journal in which they might find some
thing useful, or even an effort of useful
ness, than one in which they could only
expect to read that something or other
would have been better if it had been
than it was. A journal, like
man, should have fixed purpose of
action-something useful for the country.
With this incentive it will always possess
influence. If journal should, on the
other hand, display nothing but skepti-
ism Of the true, with weak ridicule of
Ill it can not comprehend, its mission is
rain. 1t can neither expect to be re-
'pected for its intent nor remembered for
is services. The ''sarkastikal" press has
leither the force to be feared as foe nor
he constancy to be valued as friend,
t is by consequence despised by its ene-
MES and distrusted by its friends. s.It is
lothing if not critical, and nothing if
is critical. A bad dilemma that.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-02
FOR REGULAR SUP.
PLIES.

CHIEF QuARTKRMAsrRR's OFFICE }
Department of Texas,
San Antonio Texas, March %, 1874
GRALED PRO, OSALS, IN TRIPLICATE. Under
- the usual conditions heretofore published will
United States quarterm asters at the several posts
named below, until 70 NJ: THURSDAY April %, 1874,
for furnishing supplies from the first day of july
1874, to the thirtieth day of June 1875 at the fol
lowing military posts in the Department of Texas:
AUSTIN, TExAS-442 cords of hard merchantable
wood; 3O0 5OO pounds Of Prairie Hay.
FORT BLISS, TBXAS-3OO cords of hard mer.
chantabls mSeS rs 80 pounds of Prairie Hay
charitable Wood, 1888 $50 pounds of Prairie Hay. Is
tons of Bitumnous Coal '' ~
FORT CLARK; TIIE s3 cords of hard mer-
nS e moGd oeoo bushels OF Charcoal 1877 $50
FosT coKcbo. TRxAs.-1l4s cords of hard mer,
pounds Of Prairie Hay so tons of Bitum aous Coal.
FORT DAVIS TkXAS.-l224 cords of hard mer.
charitable Wood $500 bushels Of Charcoal 1857, $50
FORT DUNCAN, TExAs.-l12o cords of hard mer.
chantabls Wool 600 bushels of Charcoal I,557, 500
FORT GRIFFIN, TEXAS-12oo cords of hard mer.
charitable Weed, 7ss, 500 pounds Of Prairie Hay.
FORT MCINTOSH, TEXAS.-375 cords of hard
2O4 500 pounds Of Prairie Hay.
FORT McKAyITT; TExAS.-1s2s cords of hard
Understandable Ter wood 1900 bushels Of Charcoal,
l,696 5OO pounds OF Prairie Hay.
FORT QUITMAN. TExAS.-2lO cords of hard mer-
charitable Woed, 2aO bushels of Charcoal, ISL. 500
FORT RICHARDSON TEXAs.-l7s4 cords of hard
merchantable Wood, 500 bushels of Charcoal
1928 600 pounds of Prairie Hay 8 tons of Bitumn-
RINGGOLD BARRACKS, TEXAS-lo5e cords of
hard understandable Wood; 1900 bushels of Char
coal; 2,40O,0OO pounds of Prairie Hay.
FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS-9e5 cords of hard
merchantable Wood; 1000 bushels of Charcoal:
1853 500 pounds of Prairie Hay.
FORTG1BsON INDIAN TERRITORY-7O4 cords
OF hard merchantabe wood; 1901 $3.50 pounds of
FORT SILL, INDIAN TERRITORY-2s66 cords of
hard merchantable Wood; 1900 bushels of Char.
coal; $3.50, 7s0 pounds Of prairie Hay; IS tons Of
SAN ASTosfo TRxAs-soo cords of MESQUITE
of prairie Hay.
The above are the estimated quantities that will
be required at each post according to the present
distribution OF troops. but the government re-
serves the rlght to increase or diminish the same
at any time during tie continuance of the con-
tract.
Separate bids should be made for each most. and
for each class of supplies Contracts will be
awarded to the lowest responsible bidders for each
post and each kind of supply. The wood must be
corded and the hay stacked "a REQ ured by the
of each post
Bidders must be present in person or represent.
ed by duly authorized agents present, and be
prepared to show that they are responsible, and
able to I'LL the contract if awarded to them.
Blank proposals, and any additional information,
can De nsd on application to the undersigned, or
By order of the Department Commander
Chief Quartermaster, Department of Texas
mh27 st
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-02
PROPOSALS FOR COAL.

DEPARTMENT OF WArKRwoRKs AND
Public Buildings, New Orleans, April l, 1874.
GEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED At
- this Office until MONDAY. April 6. 1874 at
(bitumin0us), to be delivered and piled at such
points within the Waterworks Enclosure as may be
designated. ' wv
Bids are to be made at so much per barrel
All parties making proposals for this contract
are required to deposit with the Admin strator of
Finance as evidence of their intention to abide nv
the adjudication, the sum Of $500 in cash which
shall be forfeited to the city in case Of failure to
Bidders to whom the contract is not awarded shah
dicatiOn. ~ ~ -'
No bid Will be entertained unless the certificate
Of the Administrator of Finance accompany the
same. ~
The city reserves the right to reject any and al
BIDS. ~ ~
Proposals to be Endorsed Proposals for Coal"
CHARLES FITZENREITER
apz Administrator
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-02

We were favored with pleasant visit
by Mr.. D. O'Neill, editor of the Pittsbure
Dispatch, one of the most influential and
prosperous papers in Pennsylvania. He
was introduced by our fellow-citizen,
General F. J. Heron. Mr.. O'Neill has
made the trip South by way of the At
lantic coast, during which he visited
Charleston and other cities on the shore,
and remained short time in Florida.
He will return by way of the river. He
is an energetic, live editor, and deserves
all the success he experiences in the con-
duct of his admirable journal.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-02

Elsewhere in our columns we publish an
important notice from the Commissioner of
Internal Revenue regarding the payment of
United States special taxes. 1t will be OBJ
served that it is made the duty of all per-
sons or firms in this district engaged in the
business embraced within the provisions OF
the scs of December "a, 1872, to pay these
taxes without waiting to be personally
called upon by the collector.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-02

Captain George Buttrick, of Iberville,
one of the latest appointed tax collectors,
arrived in town yesterday to make his
first settlement with the Auditor, and be
relieved of some thousands of dollars he
has received for back taxes.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-02
SALE OF SUBSISTENCE STORES.

SUBSISTENCE OFFICE, UNITED STATES ARMY, }
New Orleans, La, April l, 1874
TTlHE FOLLOWING CONDEMNED SUBSISTENCE
Il Stores will be sold at public auction at the
Subsistence Depot, corner Of Race and New Levee
streets on FRIDAY, May l, 1874, at IL A. NJ, viz
24O0 pounds of CORN MEAL;
22O pounds of BEANS;
200 pounds of HOMINY;
200 pounds of MACKEREL:
1000 pounds of DRIED APPLES:
ia pounds of PRUNES:
Pill pounds of BUTTER;
1872 pounds of CHEESE;
so cans of TOMATOES:
$50 cans OF GREEN CORN
Terms-Cash in government funds
THOMAS C. SULLIVAN
Captain and Conmissary of Subsistence
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-02

From the publishers, Wood & Holbrook.
No. 10 Laight street. New York, we have
received the Herald of Health for April, a
monthly magazine. devoted to the culture
of the body and mind. Among the subjects
discussed in this number we lind IAN In
ouiry into the Phenomena called Spiritual
ism. y "Sex in Education" pulmonary Con-
.umption. y ssThe Lowest Savage Tribes, and
how they Look and Live" and many other
ertiolea Of current general interest.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-02

The following described sinful little game
was INDUCED in at Atlanta, Georgia: A
party of young gentlemen dined sumptu-
ously at restaurant, and each one insisted
on paying the bill. To decide the matter it
was proposed to blindfold the waiter, and
the first one he caught should pay the bill.
He hasn't caught any Of them yet.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-02

The valuable residence, corner of St.
Charles and Julia streets, formerly used by
General Sheridan as army headquarters,
was sold yesterday at auction. by Messrs.
Nash & Hodgson, Charles Gallagher, the
well known cotton merchant, being the
purchaser for the sum of $50, 900.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-02

A Canadian poet Of no little merit has re-
sided in Ottawa six years, and in reply to a
question as to how many copies of his book
had been sold there during that time, replied
that he knew of three copies having been
sold, and one copy was either sold or lost.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-02
ID L H ID:

JOHNSON-On Wednesday morning April at
seven o'clock, WILSON W. JOHNSON, aged thirty
fve-years
The funeral VIII take place This (Thursday)
Evening, April Q. 1874, at three O'Clock, from his
late residence, No. 80 Johnson street, between Pal
myra and Gasquet.
On behalf of his family.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-02

The editor of the Danbury Nc'cs asks:
"Can tho watermelon be successfully Guilt
waited on sandy soil, in a rural town Of 1000
inhabitants, and theological institute To-
Gated near by, containing 100 students
studying tor the ministry"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-02
DEDICATION OF THE MONUMENT
TO THE
CONFEDERATE DEAD.

By the Ladies' Benevolent Association of Louisiana.
The dedication of the monument Will take place
at Greenwood Cemetery ON MONDAY April g. at 5
P. ~, precisely. The services will be-
PRAYER. by Rev. Dr.. Palmer;
GRAFTON, by Hon. q. N. Ogden;
BENED1CTION, by Right Rev. Bishop Wilmer
Floral offerings will be gratefully received ut the
cemetery during the day. The clergy Of all denomi.
nasaons and the public. arc respectfully solicited
TO attend In case Of rain the services Will be
postponed until further notice. By order:
MRS. C. n PRrTCHARD,
President
MRS. THEo. SHUTE, SeeeetAry. apas2p
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-02
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

CIrf OF NEW ORLEANS
seventh District, March u, 1874. J
TVHE PUBLIC Is HEREBY CAUTIONED AMI
Il warned not to receive transfer, barter or sell
bonds of the late city of Carrollton and known as
funding bonds OF the City of CarrolltOn, having
thirty years to run and bearing eight per cent in
terest per annum. with conpons attsched, Of the
following numbers, to wit: Ness $780, 'l9l. 49, 1893
been signed by the Comptroller and Mayor nor
the undersigned - Treasurer. the same being
lost mslaid or stolen. p OKIBRL.
mhss : 3 Lste Treasurer City Of Carrollton.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-02

Don't forget the great sale of foreign and
domestic made furniture, mirrors, carpets,
pianos, chandeliers, diamonds, china, glass
ware, etc., which will take place in few
days at Blaffers building, No. POI Canal
street, by R. M. & B. J. Montgomery. The
goods are now being prepared, and due no.
tice will be given of the day of sale.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-02

An auctioneer was vainly trying to dis
pose of lot of second band crystal optics,
and finally asked shrewd old Fagin if he
would buy. "Oh, no, mine DEAR" said
Moses Israel, "there ish no specuiashun in
doao ovao
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-02

"The day is not far distant" says a
Raleigh paper, "when the world will begin
to look on death as journey to another
country" The Louisville Courier Journal
assents to this, and naively adds that the
journey will be one on which we can all go
as dead heads.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-02

Admiral Porter is dangerously i'll with
cancer of the stomach, and it is feared he
will not recover. The office of Admiral in
the navy expires with him. Vice Admiral
Stephen C. Rowan, is next to him in rank.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-02

State and city taxes now in the hands of
the sheriff for collection can be settled alta
liberal rate of discount through Messrs
Barnett s. Cammack, No. IL Carondelet
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-02
Succession of NarRaret McVicar.

Succession of Margaret McVicar.
CECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
~ of Orleans NOla6, 79l-NOtice is hereby given to
the creditors of this estate and to all other
from the present notification, if any they have or
can, why the account presented bv the executor
OF the deceased IN this estate should not be hOmoO-
gated ard approved, and the funds distributed in
accordance Herewith.
By order Of the Court.
ap2 III FRANK PACE, JR., Cle.k
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-02
NOTICE.

STArK Of LOUISIANA, |
Office Division Superintendent OF Public Educa.
ton, Sixth Division, No. 20, City Hall,
New Orleans April 2. 1874.
IN ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION OF THE
l. School Board. the public schools will be closed
On Holy Thursday and Good Friday, the second
and third instants.
app c. w. BOOTHBY Superintendent.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-02
SUCCESSION NOTICES,

Succession of w. Norvell.
GECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
- Of Orleans, No. IS 9O2.-NOtice is hereby given
to the creditors this estate and to all other per
days from the present notification. IL any thew
have or can why the account presented by
Z. T. Parker. public administrator Of this estate
should not be homologated and approved and the
funds distributed in accordance Herewith.
By order of the Court.
mh25 20 apps FRANK PACE, JR. Clerk.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-02

The New York Commercial Adrertiser
holds the opinion that the tax on terrier
dogs should be prO-rotter.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-02

The most fastidious young lady We know
of as to colors declined strawberry ice at
. party because she was wearing scarlet
rihhOn
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-02

The safest, most expeditions and most
comfortable route for travellers to st. Louis,
Chicago, Louisville and to the North and
West, is by the Great jackson route.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-02

The grumbling Of Bald mountain seems
to have quoted down, and those who en-
braced religion in that vicinity think they
were ahead of the necessity for it.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-02

Selling the "bantling" for newspaper
was one of the best sells perpetrated by the
newsboys yesterday.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-02

little friend of ours has two canary
birds which she calls Wheeler and Wilson,
as neither Of them are Singers.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-02

'"How many scruples to a drachm, my
boyp' said an Algiers father to his little
son. The reply was: "Not many in this
town, father"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-02

Real estate-Succession of N. Dublo-
See d. E. Morphy's auction advertisement.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-02
Succession Of Charles w. xv,,.., g. W.T..

Succession Of Charles w. Wilson &, Wife.
0ECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THR parish
~ Of Orleans No. 36, lO6.-Netice is hereby given
to the creditors of this estate and to ali other per
days from the present notification. If anv th e
nave or can, why the account presented by the adj
mln1strator William H. Bethel, of these estates
should not be hOmolegated and approved and the
funds distributed in accordance there with - WAC
By order of the Court
mh25 % apps FRANK PACE. JR C,ark
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-02

Robert Bonner has just bought three FLIES,
sisters of Dexter, and if he would use the
horse fair, one of them will be named Rosa
BOnheur.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-02

Three of the nine United Supreme Court
Judges are natives of Connecticut.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-02

The corner stone of the soldiers monu.
ment, at Chalmette, will be laid with ap
propriate ceremonies on the thirtieth Of
Nav.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-02
OFFICIAL NOTICES.

NOTICE.
Taxes. May 1, hs7I, 20 April 30. 1881 sS,a'
OEFICE OF INTERNAL REVENUE, J
Washington, D. c., February Is, 1874. !
ME LAW OF DECEMBER "a, 1872 REQUIRES
= every person engaged in any business, aveca-
ton, or employ ment which renders him liable to
special tax, to procure and place conspicuOusly in
his establishment or place of business, . stamp
denoting the payment of said special tax for the
special tax year beginning May l, 1874 before com
1874 ~
The taxes embraced within the provisions of the
law above quoted are the following, viz
Dealers, retail liquor. ...................... Is
Dealers, wholesale liquor. Observation-Disclosures. 100
Dealers in malt liquors. wholesale. ........... so
Dealers IN malt liquors, retail ............... 20
Dealers 10 leaf tobacco neutrality-suspicious.. Is
Retail dealers in leaf tobacco ............. 500
And on sales Of over $1,000, fifty cents for
every dollar in excess OF $1a0O.
Dealers in manufactured tobacco. ............
manufacturers Of stills. neutrality-suspicious.. so
AND TO- each still manufactured ............ 20
And for each worm manufactured. ....... 20
manufacturers Of tobacco. 10
P hanniact =, OF cigars 10
HUFSe6j.s 50
Peddlers Of tobacco, second class 1.-TWO horsesj IS
Peddiers Of tobacco, third class Zone horse) Is
Peddlers Of tobacco, fourth class ION foot or
public cOnveyance).. Observation-Disclosures, 10
Brewers of less than 500 barrels. ........... 50
Brewers OF 500 barrels or more............... 100
ANY person so liable, who shall fail to comply
with the foregoing requirements will be subject to
severe penalties.
Persons or firms in the First District of Louis.
lana Liable to pay any of the special taxes named
above, must apply to 3. A. Stockdae, Collector Of
internal Revenue. at room No. S. Customhouse
new Orleans. and pay tor and procure the epecial
tax stamp OF stamps they need, prior to May /,
JW. DOUGLASS.
Commissioner of Internal Revenue