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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-25
CONSTABLES' SALES,

Mrs. A. NJ. JenninEs, executrix. W..
Thomas Boylan.-First Justice Court for the
Parish Of Orleans, No. -.
ny VIRTUE OF WRIT or PROVISIONAL
& seizure and written consent Of beth partiee
and they waving al the usual formalttiee Of law,
as ~ StsSies on Baronne street. between PoS
dras and lafayette streets, on MONDAY, July H.
1874 at twelve o'clock l., the following described
property to Wit
ONK BROWN PONY.
Tvs ct JOHN HURLEY, Constable
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-25

Brigadier General Pope, commanding the
Department OF Missouri, pays handsome
tribute to the late General Frederick Myers,
in general orders announcing his death,
naming him az IAN officer Of distinction,
and unblemished integrity, whose adminis-
tration of his public trust was always eff
ciept, economical and faithful
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-25

A married lady who was in the habit OF
spending much OF her time in making calls
was taken seriously i'll, and sent her hus-
band in great haste for physician. The
husband ran a short distance, and then re-
turned, exclaiming: "My dear, where shall
l lind you when l come back ?"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-25
GOVERNMENT SALE.

svyHE Undersigned WILL OPFsR FOR SALE,
1 A. pu bic auction, 1T the auciion room OF the
st. Charles Hotel. in the city. Of New Orleans
Louisiana on MONDAY, November ., 1914; at III 4.
NJ. the following described property: 70 VIII
THREE CERTAIN LOTS OF GROUND, stuated
in said city in the First District. and in the square
bounded by Gssquet, Canal, Maras ana 'il-ere
streets d. signated by the Nos. l. ana o. on
a plan drawn By J. Pile, surveyor on the tmru
iay of May 1889 deposited in the office OF l. her
man late notary public in said city, with All the
buildings and improvements thereon ana privi-
leges and appurrenauc,s thereto belonging; being
the Same property acquired by the United states
from Thomas P May, the collection OF dents oy
Act done and passed before Andrew Hero. Jr':
notary pnblic IN sad city, on the fifteenth day OF
May, D. 1867.
Terms-Cash at the time Of sale
So,iciior of the Treasury.
Washington D. c.. July 16, 1864
By virtue Of the authority and direction from
the Hon Buford Wilson. Solicitor OF the Treasury
of the United States of America, given me tins Jay
through R. Beck with. United States attorney
for the District of Louisiana, for and on Dehait OF
the said Solicitor Of the Treasury L. the under
signed licensed AuctiOneer, will expose the ABOVE
described property for sale at pubic auction IA
the auction room at the vt. Charles Hotel ~ the
CITY Of New cans, on said second day Of Novem-
Der, 1874, at 10 A. NJ.
Terms-Cash adj Indication.
r. NJ. MONTGOMERY Auctloneer.
iy25 aul 8 Is % 20 se5 II 10 Is Oc3 10 !. - 3!
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-25
EXCLAMATION OF MEDICAL CANDI.
DATES.
WAR DEPARTMENT. }
Surgeon Generals Office, ,
W ashingtOn, d, c.. july |, 1874. J

WAR DEPARTMENT }
Surgeon Generals Office,
Washington, d. c. July /, 1874.
Az ARMY MEDICAL BOARD WILL MEET AT
"A New York city, and similar board at San Fran
CISCO on tho fourth of August next, for the exami-
nation OF candidates for admission into the Medical
STAT of the United States Army
=, Applications for permission to appear before
these boards should be addressed to the Score
OF War, through the Surgeon General United States
The application must be in the hand writing of
the candidate, and must state the full name rel
dence, age and date and place of birth. Candi.
dates must be between twenty-one and twenty.
eight years Of age and graduates of medical col.
lege having . thorough and complete course Of
medical educaron-evidence of which must be
submitted to the board.
Testimonials as to character and qualif cations
must be furnished.
II the applicant has been in the medical service
Of the army the fact should be stated and in sucs
cases the limit Of age may be extended subject To
the decision Of the Secretary Of War in each sps-
No allowance is made for travel or other ex.
penses Of persons undergoing examination a. il il
IN Indispensable pre-eq usite to appointment.
], Z. BARNES:
Surgeon General United States xrmy.
iy7 cod tsul AMY
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-25

Herr Offenbach, the composer, brought
an action against lie Pays. of Paris, for
calling him jew and a Prussian spy. He
claimed NO dana ges. and the proprietor of
the paper was condemned TO publish the
sentence Of court in vindicstion Of the COM
posers honor in their own and in two other
napers
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-25
MARSHAL'S MUNITIONS,


United states Va: 1924 Pounds Perique
Tobacco.
IN THB UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT
i District of louisiana No. TO- 557.-Ir obedience
to warrant to directed il the above emit
tied suit, have seized and taken into my posses
sion
1924 POUNDS PERIQUE TOBACCO, now libeed
by the United States for the causes set forth in
the libel now pending in the District Court Of the
United States
And do hereby cite and adnonish the owner or
owners thereof and all and every person persons
having or preten ding to have any right title or in
terest in OF to the same to be and appear at dis
aforesaid, to he holden at the city of New Oreahs
the first Monday of August 1874, to show cause.
# any they have or car, why the said tobacco
should not be condemned and sold agreeably
to the prayer Of libelsnt.
United States Marshaps Office, New Orleans,
s. B. PACKARD.
jy2 II Is au2 United States Marshal
Good Intent Dry Dock Company vs..
Steamer Tahlequah.
TN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
L District Of Louisiana, No. 1885, In obedience
to an admiralty warrant, to me directed in the
above entitled suit l have seized and taken into
THE STEAMER TAHLEQUAH her tackle, en-.
tent Dry Dock Company, for the causes set forth
inths libel now pending in the District Court of
the United States.
And do hereby cite and admonish the owner
or owners thereof and all and every person
or persons having or pretending to have
any right. title or interest in or to the
United States, for the district aforesaid, to be
holden at the city Of New Orleans, on the first
Monday of August. 1874, to show Cause if any they
have or can, why the sad steamer Tahlequah
should not be condemned and sold agreeably to
the prayer of libeant.
United States Marshals office, New Orleans,
SD. PACKARD
iy2 IL Is au4 United States Marshal.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-25
ID i II II .

BURBANK-On Friday, July a. at A. NJ,
aPHELIA G. BOWMAN, widow of the late T. s..
Burbank.
Friends and acquaintance of the family are re-
spectfully invited to attend the funeral, which
will take place at P. NJ, Saturday, July Is, from
her late residence, corner St Charles and Joseph
streets.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-25

The literary career Of George Eliot has
reached its present renown by steady perse-
yerance. Her first novel brought her only
$500. She sold the MIL on the Floss" for
$4,000. and .Romola" brought $4,000. 1t
is not yet known what is the definite sum
sine has realized from her latest novel,
"Middiemareh," but it is estimated TO be
larger than any that have preceded it.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-25

Miss Anne Whitney, of Boston. who has
been selected to execute statue OF Samuel
Adams for the National Gallery at Wash
ington, has completed her clay model and
has submitted it to the commissioners for
anprOyal
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-25

A performance will be given tonight at
ST. Mary's Hall, Algiers, by the Algiers
Variety Association. The rather preten-
tious bill of the Colleen Bawn' and the
"Spectre Bridegroom" is announced for the
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-25

STOCKS AND BONDS, BUGGY AND HARNESS
49, Arcr,oy-Messrs. Nash & hodgson'
.nct;oueers. sell at IL NJ. to-day, at the 81;
Charles Auction Exchange, top buggy ana
harness, and valuable list OF STOCKS ova =.
and securities, for account of the successi0n
of RIB. Campbell. See advertisement
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-25
PROPOSALS.,

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE.
City Hall, New Orleans, July 81, 1874. :
CEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED BY
- the undersigned until the fourth day of August,
1874 at twelve o'clock NJ, to establish Steam
Ferry at the foot Of Louisiana avenue, Sixth Dis
trict, as per Specifications on file in this office
B. NJ. TURNBULL,
jy2223 "a Is % I'd Administrator of Commerce,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-25

The work of rebuilding the St James and
Woods hotels, Chicago, has already COM
menced.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-25

Holders are requested TO file their applications
together with the bonds obligations they desire
to have funded, with A. Baldwin the Fiscal Agent
of the State, at the New Orleans National B.nk,
Camp street, New Orleans, betW cen the hours Of
10 A. NJ and y NJ
BY order Of the Board.
". P KELLOGG, President.
true copy.
P. G. DEsLOypR, Secretary. iva GOT
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-25
PROPOSALS FOR SALE OF SCHOOL.
HOUSE LOT IN ALGIERS.

MAYORALTY OF NEW ORLRAys,l
City Hall. July "a, 1874. !
AS AUTHORIZED BY THE CITY COUNCIL,
"A July 81, 1 will receive sealed proposals at
this office until twelve O'Clock NJ, August II, 1874
for the sale to the city of lot Of ground for the
Fourth McDonogh SchoOlhouse in the Fifth Dis.
trict (Alaers) within the area bounded by verret,
Vaette Qate Goslin), Evelina and Alix streets
said lot to be 96 feet front less by 10 feet
depth more or less. Proposals must contain full
description Of property. Terms-Cash in United
States currency. The right to reject any and
all bids ID expressly reserved
jy24 LOUIS A. WILT Mayor.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-25

NEW ORLEANS SAVINGS lNSTITu.
IN TON, No. 156 Canal street. Trustees-Dr.
". Newton Mercer, L. p. Generes, George Jonas,
Thomas A. Adams Thomas Allen Clarke, Charles
:. Leeds, David Urquhart John G. Gaines, Carl
Kohn, Christian Schneider, Samuel JamisOn.
Interest Allowed on Deposits.
L. F. GBNERES President.
CHARLRs KILsHAw Treasurer. mh28 ly
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-25

Mr.. Jewell, the new postmaster general,
will sail from Liverpool Oh the first OF
August.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-25

1t is only thirty years since the first
electric telegraph line was established In
this country, and now there are more than
a million miles Of telegraphic wire in use.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-25

The contributions for religious charities
IN England for the year 1878 amounted to
over S., 100000 in gold.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-25

Alexander Smith says: "When we fall IN
love we simply discover ourselves In an
other"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-25

The Connecticut Legislature has voteo
down bill to tax church property.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-25

Our thanks are due the purser OF the
steamer St. Mary, from Corpus Christi, Tor
favors.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-25

In Cuban hotels butter ia served in bot
tics at table, and looks very much like
wagon grease.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-25

A Canada judge has decided that an
action for libel against priest is not adj
misable in a civil tribunal a priest being
responsible only to his ecclesiastical supe-
rinrs
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-25

"Carbolic acid plentifully sprinkled in
room will drive out the flies says an OK
change. 1t neglected to add that the acid
would drive out human occupants too.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-25

In the wearing of tight boots a man is
enabled to forget all common miseries.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-25

Inadequate patronage is the prevailing
complaint at watering place hotels.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-25
BANKS AND BANKING,
T OUISIANA SAVINGS BANK
SAFE DEPOSIT COMPANY.
No. 81 Camp Street.
CAPITAL. $500, 900.

E. c. PALMER, President.
JAMES JACKSON, Vice President.
Directors:
E. CONERY, FRED. WING,
j. H. KELLAR ". H. THOMAS,
DAVID WALLACE, JAMES JACKSON,
&. c. PALMER.
Its capital gives security to depositOrs Deposits
of Fifty Cents and upward received, and SIX PER
CENT INTEREST allowed.
jy. ly JOHN S. WALTON, Cashier.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-25

1t takes the eyes OF the Albany Argus to
see in the comet powerful matrimonial
agent, illustrated by the matches provoked
while viewing the heavenly wonder.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-25

New York aldermen are awakening to
acknowledge of what should be done with
them. One of them recently committed
a1:n;la
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-25

An English critic considers Josh Bill
ling" the American MOntaine, were he
Invested of bad spelling. o, Shaw!
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-25

Ice is manufactured at Columbus, Georgia.
says the Enquirer, for one-tenth OF a cent
per pound, or fifty pounds for one nickel.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-25

When a men is out OF temper ne shows
most of it; when he is out Of money be
shows least.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-25

Advertising on eggs IS a new enterprise
The example is good one to set.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-25

from which they can not be defended, and
possibly assaults from which it will require
the military force of the federal govern
ment to protect them. =
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-25

TTNHE CITIZENS SAVINGS BANK
Is Q strictly legitimate bank for savings,
modelled upon the plan of popular and successful
Institutions in New York and London, and incor.
porated April "a, 1872, under a special and favor
able charter granted by the Legislature of the
State of Louisiana, with an authorized capital OF
$500 900.
Interest six per cent per annum.
Deposits of ten cents and upward received.
AL deposits are payable on demand.
Open daily from A. u. to P. NJ, and on Satur.
urday evening from six to eight O'clock.
GRUNEWALD HALL,
No. - Bar0nne Street.
n. BENNER, J. L GUBERNATOR,
Cashier. President
DIRECTORS.
JOHNSON ARMSTRONG, THOMAS HASAM,
Z. W. BURBANK, j. L. GUBERNATOR,
mil ly n. BENNBR.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-25

The book sellers are putting In their time
in convention at Putin Bay.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-25

Olives are now raised in large quantities
j n c alifornia, which yield superior Oil.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-25

New York is prepared to bring out 'oC
hearses for funerals at one time.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-25
OFFICIAL NOTICES.
NOTICE.

v,pE BOARD OF LIQUIDATION is PREPARED
to receive applications for funding the out.
standiuy OBJ igatiOns of the State. as prcvlGro ~
=, Cow, of ~ppIic alton.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-25
SUCCESSION NOTICES.

succession Of Wo0ley Il. Cox md -
o.voo.n VIE, Mary Cox. MS
SECoSD DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
- OF Orleans, No 37,3ls.-Whereas, John Ciivnn
mas petitloned the court for letters Of admnis.
Mary Cox deceased intestate. Notice ia berehv
gwen to al whom it may concern 20 SNOW cansS
toner should not be granted ~ '-' '"iu peei-
b order of the Court
jy2l 25 23> FRANZ o.cz ~
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-25
MISCELLANEOUS.

ID A. MURRAY,
CISTERN MAKER,
No. 191 Magazine street, between julia
and St. Joseph streets.
DIPLOMAS AWARDED IN 1872 AND 1879
Cisterns made to order and repaired. AL work
warranted. lot of Cisterns. from 1000 TO 10000
gallons made Of the best material and wOr kman.
ship kept constantly hand and for sale at prices
70 suit the times. Orders promptly attended TO.
mills "
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-25

SRCOSD DISTRICT COURT FOR THE p.prs1
~ oiOreais, No 36, 164-Whereas Charles Korsn
zg las petitlcned the court for lie tters of adni
Istrallon on the estate OF the late Chri,s"aha,
rinnii deceased, intestate Notice ia betshs
gen 70 all whom it may concern to show cnss
s, lea gays why the prayer Of the said nst
By order Of the Court
W. - aul FRANK PACB JR ry,ar,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-25
Succession or M Ar...-.-

Ss &c 09s DisTs 81 COURT FOB THE PARISH
to the creditors Of this estate And ~ az gwen
Ions herein Interested to show cause within Per Per
says rom the present notification. il anv zen sen
aanminlstrator Of this estate shouid ny "y ths
tshn. oSa.ed and approved, and the funds dig
By order Of the Court.
JS1' NS' RRA1K PACR. JR., Clerk.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-25

Gustave Dore's Christian Martyrs has
brought him SSoCo.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-25

SECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THa p,o,s
to the ersasor. No. o. hereby sVsa
persons herein interested to sbory ga W a.. other
len aays from .he present notification Il a,v ,h
admini.t ran, way the account presented 5y ths
mo.osstsd and approved aud the funds 10 no
b. order Of the Court
jy25 20 au2s RpArv
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-25

No11ck'''''''':::::::''''''''....Norlch'
OFFICE OF rHR CRESCENT Express AND
Transfer Company,
New Orleans June 49, 1874.
general meeting of the stockholders of the
CRESCENT EXPRESS AND TRANSFER COMPANY
will take place on the twenty ninth Of July next
at p NJ, for the purpose of deciding upon the
Foundation of the affairs of this Company.
fe3O I'm ). T. BURDBAU, President.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-25

Robbers can zee bu: little danger in .
safe burglary.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-25
LIFE INSURANCE.
NEW YORK
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY.
ESTABLISHED 1857
A9Set9s.......... @<o.VUU+
Aunua | income over 100000
pf,pYIv Er'TrAT

Annua Inc ONE over. 5000. OOO
PURELY MUTUAL
The entire surplus earnings over the actual cost
Of insurance returned to policy holders.
NO STOCK HOLDERS TO ABSORB PROFITS.
ALL POLICIES NOS.FORFEITABLE
Dividends declared annually in cash, which can
be applied to reduce the annual premiums, or to
increase the insurance.
Policies issued for the special protection of
WIVES AND CHILDREN.
Policies issued to SECURE THE PAYMENT OF
DEBTS. Also TONTINB INVESTMENT POLICIES,
combining the security OF Life insurance with the
profitable investment Of money.
Parties desiring SAFE AND SECURE LIFE IN
SURANCE at its actual net cost in this old and re-
liable company are requested to make application
to the undersigned.
COPIES & OGDEN,
General Agents.
No. a Carondeiet street.
This company paid during the last year nearly
$4,000 loses by death, and declared dividends
to policy holders in cash 81 742, 554 40.
LOCAL BOARD.
Aug BONN, S. q. Kennedy, J. S. Walton,
& F. Motion, Samuel Smith, VIM. S. Pike,
T. A. Adams, F. Wintz, E. Peale,
Charles Cavaroc, S. o. Nelson. W. B. Schmidt,
L. B. Cain, Paul Fourchy, S. Porcheimer,
George Forester, p. Camerden, A. Chiapella,
T. J. Semmes, J. H. Ludwgsen, J. a. Dutilho.
P. S. Sampson. J. H. Oslesby,
MEDICAL EXAMINERS
D. c. Holiday, NJ. D. John W Caldwell N. D.
ap22 3m fr Su
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-07-25
~ OFFICIAL NOTICES.

OYy1cE OF SURVIVOR GRNRRAL,)
/. District Of Louisiana :
= o. New Orleans Juiy ~, 1874. }
ALI, THE PARTIxS INTERESTED IN THE
"A claim Of Maria Malnes, born Rulieux stu.
ated in townships nine and ten, south OF range
eight east. and township nine south OF range niue
SV informed that the honorable Commissioner of
the General Land Offioe 1t Washington has. under
oard 70 the late survey OF said claim and trans
mitted the same to this office where oil parties in
terested therein may take coSnizance OF the par
ticulars. %. +;
iv25 lot Surveyor general OF LouIsIIhA.
The New York herald., 1874-08-24
LITERARY CHIT-CHAT.

THREB EDITIONS OF Farrar's rather rhetorical
"Liie OF Christi have been Sold IL London, and the
fourth Is In press.
NEW SCHOOL JOURNAL is TO be established In
Maryland, with a view to supply the need never
yet filed In that State OF an intelligent and COM
prehensive ald and venice OF intelligence for
teachers
PROFESSOR II. W. LoSGFHLLow Is not writing
biography OF Charles sumner.
PAPER DEVOTED TO free trade and arbitration
Ia place OF war Is TO be started In Paris
'PILGRM's PRoGREssn can now be had COM
plete In London for twopence, with portrait OF
Bunyan and three illustrations. The force OF
cheapness could no further go.
BAsTrAT's GREAT WORK, "Sophsms OF Protec-
ton,n will be published In cheap form by the Put
nams.
ROBERTS BROTHERS AND HENRY HOLT d Co. prom
ise soon an American edition OF that most remark
able book Supernatural Religion: an Inquiry Into
the Reality OF Divine Revelation
HARPER BROTHERS and J. Il. Osgood & Co. both
announce reprints OF "The Valleys OF Tirol their
Traditions ana Customs, and How to Visit Them"
"THE LIPR OF MMR TUssACD,n who played nota-
BILE part during the French Revolution, and at a
later perioo founded the show known as Tussaud's
wax Works In London, Ia TO be written by Mr. X.
Daney.
ROBERTS BROTHERS will reprint Bates ''Natu-
ralist on the River Amazon.r Hamerton's "Etcn-
ing and Etchers," Madame Reconner's corre-
spondence, and Walter Besants "French
Humorists"
THB rNBxHAUsTIBLB W. HARRISON AINswoRTH
has begun Q new romance In the magazine en-.
titled "Bow Bella"
The New York herald., 1874-08-24
sMuGaLERS PRUsTRAT ED.

on the arrival Of the steamship City OF New
York, from Havana, opposite quarantine. on Sat.
urday morning last at one O'Clock. Special Custom
House Onicers Nethercoti ane O'Neil, who were on
duty In a small rowpoat for the purpose OF watch.
ting the vessel, TO prevent any attempt BY those
on board being made TO smugge cigars ashore.
noticed boat, manned by ,wc men, suddenly
leave the vesse! and dart out into the channel,
heading for New York. Thinking .his somewhat
suspicious the officers hailed the boat and
ordered the men 10 lay 70. Instead OF obey
ING this command the two men be-
gan pulling AZ their oars with redoubled
yigor. Seeing this chase was made by the officers
and an exciting race was the result. The chase
was overhaued, however OF Bedloe's Island and
the men IN the boat arrested. They were found TO
be two North River boatmen. but declined W giv3
their names. Ia the boat were ound about 1, 500
cigars valued at $1,000. The captives were taken
TO the Barge ONCE but there the authorities re-
fused to take any steps looking 10 holding them
for examination before a United States Commas
sioner. they were therefore allowed to depart.
Their boat and the cigars, however, we're conhs-
Gated. This was rather disneartening 70 the
officers alter the trouble they had been at 70 make
the capture. but they were obliged 10 accent thA
situation.