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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-05-06
Report of Destttut;0n Wanted.

Ths press has been requested to mention
that tue Board of Health will cooperate
with the Labor Relief Association by in
structing the sanitary inspectors to report
the names, ages and Location OF ali destitute
persons in each district, with the kind of
work wantedfo- each adult. This is very in
portant Information, and it might be greatly
facilitated if the people in each district
would report promptly to the inspectors
the facts as fa- as known to each.
Ii is suggested also that the Labor Relief
Association shall apply its means especially
to sanitary objects, such as cleaning the
streets, filing some ponds on the levee and
such other work as will prepare the city
for the approaching season of epidemics.
This would seem to be judicious, as the
repair Of streets for purposes of transporta-
ton is of less consequence at the close of
our business season We can not, however,
urge too. strongly upon our citizens the i'm
portance of reporting all the destitution
and demand for labor, as the Relief Asso-
citation will need such data at once in the
distribution of its resources.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-05-06
NEW YORK.
How q DihMoud Thief Secreted his Plum
der.

New York, May 5.--Edward Watson,
with several aliases. was arrested for steal
ing solitaire diamond ring, the stone Of
which is valued at $1,000. and on the way
to the station he swallowed it.
The international Rifle Match.
To-day was the last day of the competition
at Creedmoor for positions On the team for
the international rifle match. The wind
throughout the day kept chopping from the
southwest to the southeast, which materially
interfered with the marksmen. The scores,
however, under tha circumstances, were
good.
The following is the total score: Major
Henry Fulton 149, Colonel A, Gildersleeve
l46, Fl. S. Jewell AZ, s. w. Yale l44. Gen
eral 7. S. Dakin 1873, r. c. Coleman 1872, A.
V. Garfield, Jr., l32. Captain L. C. Bruce
1lS. j. S. Latimer III, Z. H. Sandford LII,
Ballard lie, A. J.. Roux los and Joseph
Holland 81. A meeting of the board of
directors of the association will be held to-
morrow afternoon, at which the choice and
positions of the team will be determined
upon, but from present appearances there
will be no change from that of last year,
the old team having fully sustained its
SuperiOritv,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-05-06
Attorney General Pierreponf.

The Brooklyn Eagle, a leading Democratic
journal, pays the following tribute to the
new Attorney General:
He is learned in the law. There are not
ten lawyers in the country who exceed him.
and such as may do so owe their precedence
to the fact that they have devoted ali their
time to the profession, while he has been
abundantly cultivatipg himself on all sides.
by travel, by writing, by art. and in the
busy world Of affairs. He is gentleman in
the truest sense. His manners are dignifed
but plain, and his taste is exquisite but 70.
bust. Inherited wealth has not quenched,
but has only exalted his energies. Acquired
wealth has not inflated, but has only the
better trained his powers A connoisseur
in pictures. q bibliophile ti1an whom there
is none better informed or more enthusias-
tic in the Union: strong, vigorous, original
j1rist and an advocate and orator of large
grasp and engaging mien, Mr.. Pierrepont,
both in gifts and graces, realizes an ideal
of Cabinet competency which the country
thought attained its climax and then passed
away in the person of his friend, William
NJ Evarts. rhe mantle of the Attorney
General will not hang in loose folds around
him. The man is big enough for the place,
and office and officer honor the one the
other. We need not fear for the citizen or
the government under him. What is law
will be upheld in his arguments. What is
justice and patriotism will be rejected IN
his acts,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-05-06
School Beard.

This body met in regular monthly session
Last evening, and the following named
members were present:
Mr.. II. c. Dibble, presiding, and Messrs.
Masicot. Carey, Hartzel, Tracy, Glaudin,
Lynch, Shaw, Ingraham, Dumont, Stamps,
Reg, Bourges.
Mr.. Dibble announced progress in certain
suits against the board
M. Tracy reported the Fourth District
schools IN excellent condition.
No reports were received from the other
districts
Mr.. lngrailam offered resolution to
create toe office Of vice president Of the
board, Or, rather, to make the rules more
definite on the subject. Lies over.
The subject of vacation salary was post
poned until next month
The committee on furniture recommended
the purchase Of desks for the McDcnogh
School No. T. Referred.
The committee on teachers reported:
Resigned - Miss M. Compton, second
assistant McDonogh School; Miss M. L.
Todd Bayou Road School, and Miss Isabella
Todd, Sumner School.
Promoti. ns-Miss Jacobs, to the place Of
Miss Compton,: Miss Reuter-, -appointed to
take the place OF Miss Isabella Todd, Sum
ner School, and Miss Ada Monroe that
heretofore held by Mrs Jacobs. The place
of Miss A. j. Call. Fillmore School, was
recommended TO be'filied during her sick
ness By her sister. Miss Ferguson was
recommended to be transferred from the
Fillmore 70 the Barracks SCHOOL, Miss Dun
ford, from the Barracks to the Bayou Road
School. vice Miss NJ. l.. Todd, resigned;
Miss Gates was recommended to be trans
ferred TO the Elmira School from the Mason
School.
Committees for tie year lS7s,. appointed
by the president:
On observation-disclosures. Shaw, Tracy, Dl.
mont, Glaudin, Bourges Stamps, Hartzel
On tinance-Messrs. Lynch, Ingraham,
Shaw, Masicot. Pinchback.
On schoolhouses-Messrs Dumont, Glau-
din, Bourges, McCarty, Carey.
On purchases and supplies = Messrs.
Tracy, Gaudst. Longstreet.
On text books -Messrs Pinchback, Hart
zel. Lynch.
On furnit-re-Messcs Carey, Gaudet.
ing-aham.
On new schools-Messrs. Gaudet, Rey
and Carey.
On high and normal schools-Messrs.
Longstreet, Hartzel and Billings.
On rules and discipline-Messrs. Dibble,
Tracy and Masicot
On mus:e-Messrs. McCarty, Billings and
Rey.
The board then went into secret session.
The following visiting committees for
Mag, 1875, were announced
First District-Messrs. B. L. Lynch. j. A
Masicot and j. C. Hartzell.
Second District-Messrs A. J. Dumozc, T.
Carey and H. l.. Rey.
Third Dist-ict-Messrs. T. c. Tracy, E. c.
Billings and >. B. Gaudet
Fourth District-Messrs. A. Bourges and
H. C. Dibble.
Fifth District-Mr. T. B. Stamps.
Sixth District-Mr C. f. Glaudin.
Seventh District-Mr. C. W. BoothbT.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-05-06
bliss Patterson,s Readings.

Miss Jeanie Patterson, OF Mississippi,
whose entertainment was postponed on ac-
count Of bad weather. will positively read
and recite at the Varieties Theatre on Fri
day evening, and also on Saturday noon.
Miss Patterson comes with the best of IN
dorsements as a reader and as lady. Il is
we'll known that she adopts reading for the
purpose of supporting those dependent
upon her efforts; but she does more; she
delicately earns for herself and others
livelihood. and che amuses and instructs
She is possessed Of a fine voice, and blends
its music with the thoughts of the poets
Those who attend her readings will then
contribute to worthy object. and also do
themselves a favor in listening to an &C.
complished elocutionist who gives pleasant
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-05-06
Not Satisfied.
dictator saVs:

The Natchitoches Tindicotor saYa:
What beautiful commentary upon good
memory is that action Of our Solons in not
falling to pass that little bill appropriating
SLY 900 for their per diem~s. ~ mileage
during this extra session. When the people
demanded reform laws, they went, they
saw, and they gobbled $ll7,00o from our
bankrupt citizens. How IS that for legisla-
ton? Think of it ye tsxpayers.-s30O for
each member for ten days work, or s. per
day. Talk to Us OF Radical legislation
these compromisers can eclipse taern at
appropriation at least, aud as for vefcrmers,
they are about even, for save few private
bills, we see not one act Of practical utility
to our people. Well, We are Young and
have much to learn, but we can assure the
world that We intend to profit By this
lesson.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-05-06
FOREIGN.
The Reply Of Belxium tn Germnnx.


BRUSSELS, May AIN the Chamber of
Representatives today M. Aspiement Lyn-
den, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, read
the reply of the Belgian government to
the German note of February Is. 1t denies
that Belgium has denied to consider the
German demand. The question of fulfill.
ing the obligation to prevent subjects
from disturbing neighboring countries ap-
plies not to Belgium alone, but to all
States which regard it their duty to
watch over peace. When the Belgian gov
ernment is apprised of the steps taken in
Germany and other countries to remedy
the deficiencies in their penal laws, it will
examine them in their bearing on the tra-
ditions, customs and liberties Of Belgium,
with the sincerest desire to cooperate in
the maintenance of good relations. Belgium
is determined to fulfill the duties of
neutral State, and to cultivate the friend
ship OF Germany.
NJ. Aspeiment, after reading the note.
stated that the investigation Of the Du-
ches1e affair was in progress. He closed
with an appeal to the patriotism of all par
ties.
In the House of Commons.
LONDON, May 5.-The House of Commons
was engaged in debate last night ON a mo-
ton made by the Marquis of HARRINGTON
that the House do not entertain any COM
pAoiA1 Will IcepcCL u IuDllCaClOn OF It's
proceedings except in cases of Willful mis.
representation, or when publication thereof
is expressly prohibited and that strangers
are not to be ordered to withdraw from the
galleries unless they are disorderly or by
vote of the House.
'Mr: Disraeli opposed any curtailment of
privileges. The House was able to deal
win the lLSnvenience caused by the
present, method Of excluding strangers by
suspending the rule permitting q single |
member to order their withdrawal.
the anomaly.
At this stage of the debate Mr.. Sullivan
called attention to the presence of strangers,
and the galleries were accordingly cleared. |
The debate on the Marquis Of Harting i
tons motion was adjourned until May 25.
Tho London Press ON Gladstone's Lex.
Ington Letter.
The Standard severely critics the letter
from Mr.. Gladstone read at the centennial !
celebration of the battle Of Lexington. It
remarks that the habit Of toadying 70
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-05-06
A New Orleans Invention.

When the Gamewell apparatus was put
Up in the City Hall to sound fire alarms.
the machinery was somewhat clumsy; that
is, it required considerable time and labor
to place things in readiness to ring the bells.
When Mr.. Samuel Weeks took the position
of superintendent of tho Office he at once
set to work to simplify each part. One of
the greatest annoyances was turning two
or three dozen switches before bells could
be properly tapped besides, in the hurry,
the operator was liable to make sad mis-
takes Mr. Weeks gave this branch his
attention, hoping to devise some plan to
overcome the objection. Gradually ne
changed the wires by way of experiment,
and finally succeeded in his desire, invent
ing an apparatus which reduced the number
of switches to single one. This he accom-.
pIished three or four years ago, and invited
electricians TO inspect it. He was repeat
edly advised to obtain patent for his In
vention, and three months ago concluded to
file a caveat. The result is. that ne is in
receipt OF letters patent.
He claims that his invention relates to
improvements IA compouuA STitCue5 ioT
fire alarm telegraph purposes, and that by
q single movement a whole series OF
switches may be thrown in or out of circuit
in an easy manner. 1t consists Of series
of metallic spring fingers. which are Sc
cured to one side of the switch frame and
thrown by their free ends in OR of contact
with metailic.plates at the other side of the
switch frame by the action of pivoted in
sulated c-ank-shatt with cam pieces, which
close simultaneously with the opening of
the upper fingers by ons cam piece; an
other set of spriog-hngers for establishing
the galvanOmetre, test battery and local
currents, while breaking them, when clos
ing the upper fingers for giving the bell
alarm.
1t ID quite. impossible to describe the
apparatus for the understanding of the
general reader. Those. VINO understand
such things can visit the City Hall at any
hour. night Or day and inspect the ap-
paratus and have it fully explained. Mr..
Weeks has our congratulations IN his sue
cess, and our citizens should be proud OF
this home invention.
Mr.. Weeks has been using his apparatus
several months, freely giving tie city the
benefit OF it. Our authorities should make
a note of these facts. and remember the
conduct Of a good officer.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-05-06

Americans is discreditable in Enelish pub
ho men and journalists. The results OF the
republican experiment in the United States
are corruption of public life, extinction of
Puollc spirit, oppression of the minority,
disgust OF honorable men with politics. and
the transfer of the government into the
hands OF the corrupt, INSCRIPTIONS and ig.
norant.
The Times fully indorses ladstone's
letter, and says it could be melancholy if the
first great attempt to complete independence
should result in social anarchy. Although
there is nothing at present to Justify such
fears grave evils exist in some American
institutions which must be remedied if
progress is to be kept up.
The British War Office.
The Daily Ne,cs announces that the Earl
of Pembroke will resign the under secre-
taryship of war, and be succeeded by Lord
Cardigan.
Surveying Expedition.
The British government intends to send
the frigate ValOrous to survey Bafiu's bay
and the North Atlantic.
Chester Cup.
The race for the Chester cup was won by
Freeman.
Ewald, the German philologist. is dead.
American Potatoes Ruled Out OF Russia.
Russia excludes American potatoes, and
sacks or cases which contained them.
Another Explanation Wanted.
The Pal Mall Gazette says a fresh note
from Germany has arrived in Brussels.
This note, the Gazette says, is in.connectiOn
with a pastoral recently issued. by the
bishop of Namur, which il extremely
violent! IN its reference to the German gov
ernment.
An Unf0unded Rum0r.
The Globe says there is reason to believe
that the Daily Ne,cs' report of the intended
resignation OF Earl Pembroke is unfounded.
Cabrera's Ccunter.Rebellisn.
BrLBoA, May 5.-Fresh risings of the part-
sans OF General Cabrera against D0u Carlos
are reported in Valencia and Catalonia. 1t
is stated that the Carlist chief Polo has
joined in them. An organized body of
Cabreras followers, under the command of
Auglre, is making progress in the neighbor-
hood of Vera.
Receipt of Fsrelgn C0ln.
HAVANA, May 5.-The Gaccsa unex-
pectedly publishes decree revoking the
decree by which foreign coin was received
BY the government at it's premium value in
payment of duties. After the twentieth
foreign coin will be received at it's face
value only. until further orders.
A Revolution In Hayti-General Brice
Shot-FOrty Foreigners Knled-A State
of Siege Proclaimed-British War Ves-
sells ON Hand.
KINGSTON. Jamaica, May S. via Havana
"A revolution broke out in Port au-Prince
on Sunday. General Brice was dragged
from church and shot. Forty foreigners
have been killed. Among the victims is
servant Of the British consul general
Buildings were fred and every species OF
disorder prevailed.
A state of siege has been proclaimed.
British gunboat Is there, and another will
be sent there tomorrow. Steamers were
not permitted to enter that port, and have
landed their cargoes here.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-05-06
The Execution To.nEorroyv.

Tomorrow. at the courthouse at Poi1t-a-
la-Hache, in the parish of Plaquemines, the
extreme penalty of the law will be meted
out to Richard Mass. On the tenth day of
June, 1879, it was proved on the trial,
Mass, in most cowardly and cold blooded
manner, shot and killed Henry Williams,
The murderer crept up to the residence of
his victim. and without word or sign of
warning fred into the open window, and
shot and killed hin. He then attempted to
escape, but was captured. with the gun in
MS hands, the weapon still warm from the
discharge that had caused the death of
Williams,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-05-06
Amendments by fne Governor.

The following appointments were made
yesterday by Governor Kellogg;
Webster-Jackson Sike, notary public.
Terrebouue-C. L. Powell, clerk to super
visor of registration.
Rapides-W. w. Wilmington and j. c.
French, clerks of registration.
st. Landry-Counciimen for the town OF
Vile Platte, Benjamin Latieur, Emile La
tour. Auguste Molitor Oscar Da-deau and
Emile Tate.
Plaouemiues-O. c. Thi0aut, clerk of
registration, VICE A. Williams, resigned.
Madisoa-J. r. Crawford, district attor-
ney pro TEN.
Boss,s--L. W. Baker, district attorney
pro tenn; W. D. Stayton, recorder, vice L.
W. Brashier. resigned.
De So.o-Jere A. Hall, inspector OF
weights and measures.
Parish of Orleans-Rochum Castro, IN
spector Of weights and measures for the
Fourth and Sixth Districts; E. d. Harrls,
to be -four inspector until September l.
1875, vice Ph, Schultz.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-05-06
4 Steamboat Clerks Ideas on the Civil
Rights Bill.

Mr.. J. C. Whiting, AL attorney, who prac-
t;ces his profession in the parish of Tensas,
and whose appearance is that of quiet
aud unassuming man, complains of ill treat
inent on the steamboat Pargoud.' He is a
black man. On the twenty-seventh OF
April ne came on board the boat at St.
Joseph and paid the full fare of S. for
cabin passage. He was assigned to the
texas and took breakfast. there. After that
ne went to the cabin and attempted TO pur-
chase cigar. The bartender refused to
sell him ono unless he would go outside.
He stated he preferred to remain where ne
was, as he had paid for cabin passage. A
clerk of the boat and the steward then told
hin it was not his place. and were similarly
answered. The steward then forcibly put
him out.
This Mr. Whiting considered was going
about as far as usuai N violating ths civil
rights bill, but ne mad to endure great
deal moro which comes under other laws of
a criminal nature il tended to protect all
persons OF a peaoeaole nature whether
citizens o. not. Tie clerk then made the
strange proposition to Mr.. Whiting that he
wonld give him $50 Il he would go back
into the cabin, Tor then he would blow ais
brains out. As she otfer was emphasized
with curses and p.intLased By the exhibit
ton of revolver. M. Whiting did not go
back but retceated to the stairway leading
to the lower deck. At the head OF this
stairway the clark again assaulted and
cursed him. Mr. Whiting remained on the
lower deck til! Tho boat reached Bayou
Sara when no LETT her, feeling something
grateful for the preservation of his brains.
In all probability he will institute legal
proceedings, not merely for damages for
the denial OF the accommodations he had
paid for, but also for his other injuries. The
treatment ne received was very harsh, and
seems to have been uncalled for. If the
clerk desired merely to prevent his pres
ence in the cabin why did he resort TO
threats and abuse after he had MIN put out,
1t seems to De carrying opposition to civil
rights to extremes to threaten to blow a
mans brains oct o4oahse he wants TO buy
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-05-06
State Funding Board,

This board met yesterday at haIt-pas1
twelve o'clock. Governor Kellogg being
absent, the meeting was called to order bJ
Lieutenant Governor Antoine. All tht
members were present except the Governor
and State Treasurer Dubuciet.
Applications were made and accepted fol
exchange Of bonds as follows:
Charles Lesassier, ,Secretary-Nine bonds
$1,000 each, issued to the Vicksburg, Snreve
port and Texas Railroad Company under
act of the Legislature approved April 80
1858. $1,000; sixteen bonds, $500 each, issued
for the relief of the State Treasurer, unde,
act of 1853, $4,000; thirteen bonds, $lO0(
each, issued to the New Orleans and Jack
son Railroad Company. $4,000; seven
bonds. $1,000 each. issued to the New Or
leans and Opelousas Railroad Company
$1,000; twenty bonds, $500 each, issued
under act of February IS, 1866, $1,000; ten
bonds, $1,000 each, issued under act Of Feb
ruary Is, 1866, Si0,00O;. five bonds, $1,000
each. issued uuder act of March lG, 1870,
$4,000
Robert Carey & Co.-Nins bonds $1,000
each, issued to the New Orleans and Great
Northern Railroad Company S90O0 one
bond, $1,000, issued 10 the New Orleans and
Opelousas Railroad Company, $1,000.
John B. Manaing-Fifteen bonds, $1,000
each (Penitentiaryi, issued under act ap-
proved March 5, lS69, SIS, 900; fifteen bonds,
$1,000 each, issued under act oe September
2s. 1868, $4,000.
Avents & Young-One bond, $500 issued
for the relief OF the State Treasurer under
act of April sc, 1853. $500; one bond. $1,000,
issued under act of February Is, 1866, $1,000;
twelve bonds, SlOo each lred backs, Issued
under act of February Is. 1866, $1,000.
E.J. Forstall & Sons-Seyen Ievee bonds
$1,000 each. issued under act No. lis Of 1867.
$1,000
E. c. Fenne--One bond, $1,000 issued TO
New Orleans and jackson Railroad Com
pany under act Of 1854, $1,000; one bond,
$1,000, issued to Vicksburg, Shreveport and
Texas Railroad Company, Sl000; one bond,
$500, issued for the relief Of State Treas
urer, $500.
G. T. Buddecks s. Co-One bond. $1,000
issued to New Orleans and Eatchez Rail
road sConpany under act OF April / 1857,
$1,000; eight bonds, $500 each, issued under
act of April 50, 1853, $4,000.
Charles F. Hofman-Three tevee bonds.
$500 each, issued under act of February 25,
1870, $500.
Z. o. Fazende-Three bonds, $500 each.
issued for relief Of State Treasurer under
act of 1858, $500; three bonds, 500 each,
issued under act No. is of 1866. $500.
p. 0. Fazende, agent-Three bonds, $1,000
each. issued to jackson Railroad COMPANY
May l, 1856. $1,000
\. Kingknot-Eight Ievee bonds, $1,000
each, issued undar act approved March 26,
1867, $4,000; one bond, $1,000. issued to .vlcks-
burg, Shreveport and Texas Railroad Com
pany July |, 1857, $1,000; five bonds, $500
each, issued for relief of State Treasurer,
July IS, 1858, S250O.
NJ Benner-Eighteen free school bonds,
$1,000 each, issued under act approved
March -. 1857, $4,000.
The total amount of old State bonds or
Tered to be exchanged Yesterday was
bI52, 900
The board adjourned to meet next
Wednesday at one o'clock.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-05-06
BY TELEGR
WASHINGTON.
The Internal Revenue Bureau.

The Internal Revenue Bureau.
WASHINGTON, May 5.-The displacement
of Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Douglass was surprise to that gentleman,
as he had no previous intimation OF it.
Yesterday afternoon Secretary Bristow
called upon Douglass, saying he did so at
the request of the President, and to per.
form the disaeresable duty of informing
him that ex-senator Pratt had been
rendered and accepted the position of
Commissioner of Internal Revenue. Mr..
Douglass made one inquiry only following
this verbal communications; it was whether
his integrity as a man and an officer had
been in any manner impugnede To which
the Secretary replied, not in the slightest
degree. With this Mr.. Douglass expressed
himself satisfied. Other changes in Office
are intimated'
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-05-06
Strawberry Festival.

The strawberry festival announced to
take place last Monday. for the benefit of
st. Georges Church, on Napolean avenue,
was continued On account of the weather.
1t will certainly take place tonight, howev-
er. at the hall Of Protector Fire Company No
2, near the car station. Tickets heretofore
purchased will be good on this occasion,
with the additional privilege of admitting
two persons on one ticket. Price twenty
five cents. A pleasant time is promised to
all who attend