New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-13

Robert l1alSty uleu a1 bayou Bn'uf, near
Holmesville, October "a, aged forty. eight
her son-inl iw, Amos Manning, bonneville,
aged ITO years.
BossIEa.
From the Banner, November T.
There is only small docket in the parish
court
Mr.. David n Mitchell died near Fillmore,
November ), aged forty five years. He was
known as an honest, unobtrusive man, a
useful citizen, kind father and devoted hus-
band. exemplary in all the walks of life, u
consistent member of the Baptist Church,
and a Mason worthy of imitation bv his
brethren. His bereaved family have the
sympathy OF many friends.
CApDo.
From the Shreveport Telegram, Novem-
Der g.
The body of the drowned man has re.
mained eight days in the liver, watched by
vulturee, and DO one taking the responsi-
biiity of investigating the cause of death.
A dog that acted as If mad, ought to have
been KILLED and was killed. is supposed TO
have been poisoned, and three fine huntin z
dogs having been poisoned, dog owners are
becoming suspicious.
Hon. George l.. Smith, after rather pro-
| tracted absence on a visit to his family and
| friends, returned to his home in this city to-
NlA' mas Hlhuy ilitHNN htEb WIN
| will be glad to welcome him and TO see that
| he is in such excellent health.
From the Times, November ::
| Mr.. Joseph l.. Aiken telegraphs from New
| Orleans that he can close Tones Bayou for
$500, and has $4,000 raised. He wishes to
know what the people will do.
CARROLL.
From the True Republican, November 6:
On the petition OF George G. Benham
General W. l.. McMillen was appointed
road overseer from the upper portion of All
Right plantation to the upper portion of
Longwood, inclusive, and allowed fair
compensation for all necessary expenses in
Cured, such as building bridges, digging
bitches and grading by the police Jury.
I'll. X. Lott, Simon Witkowski. q. NJ. Pill
cher. General w. l.. McMillen, James An
drews aud General Edward Sparrow, in
connection with the district attorney pro
tenn, wera appointed committee to inves-
| tigate the financial affairs OF the parish, for
the purpose of ascertaining the legal indebt-
edness of the parish, and to enable them to
perform said duty they were uthorized to
give notice, through the official journal of
the parish, to all holders of scrip or claims
| OF any character against the parish to pre-.
sent the same to them tor inspection, and
further authorized to examine all books and
papers belonging to the parish which, IN
| their opinion, will assist them in their work.
LAFAYETTE.
From the Cotton Boil, November 10.
In an editorial announcing the com.
mencement of sixth volume, the Cotton
BGA suggests excellent reasons TOR its being
a future organ of the planters as an agricul-
tural journal, and if its political efforts are
confined to the making of good government,
hold.
Paul Adolphe Decuir died November 6,
aged only 26 years, greatly lamented.
TERREBoNEE.
A new Catholic church will soon be built
near Terrebonne station, on land at the en-
trance Of Bayou Black, recently donated
| by p. w. Blake, Esq, who has plantation
on Bayou Terrebonne. In connection with
the church will be established a school for
youth of both sexes, and services will be
| held there twice month by Rev. M.
Menard. of Thib0daux.
| Mr.. K. E. Rose has been appointed post
master at Tigerville, vice Mr.. William
Price, resigned. Mr.. II. ORourke has
charge of the office, however. We are
glad 1t is in such competent bands.
| DE SOTO.
| From the Mansfield Reporter, Novem'
Der G:
The election to decide whether the parish
| will subscribe 100000 to the New Orleans
Pacific railroad will take place Decem'
Der 6.
Died, at his residence, in this parish, Mr.
HonOre Flores, in the sixty second year Oi
his age. Mr.. Flores was an old and re
spected citizen. He was born in Nacog
doohes, Texas, and was at one time citizer
OF Mexico.
| NATCHITOCHEs.
| From the Vindicator, November 6:
| The weather ia warm, with an appearance
of rain.
/ To date there were seven deaths and sew
enteen cases of yellow fever in Company E
Third Infantry, stationed at Coushatta.
From the Republican, November 6:
Natohit0ches ia unusually healthy.
A man named Banke was arrested fol
horse stealing and taken to Texas.
A mad dog was killed Thursday morni ng