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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-12-10
SAM RANDALL'S ARMY BILL,

The defeated candidate for Speaker from
Pennsylvania has prepared, or is about to
prepare for the purpose of introducing it
into the House, very brilliant rocket. 1t
will be named Randall's army bill. He
hopes by this means to create blaze large
enough to show his face to the people of
the Union. According to the accounts
which he has permitted press agents to
send out by telegraph, Randall wants to
reduce the army to the point it stood at
when the rebellion was made possible, if
not easy. Among other things he wants
to retire some three or four hundred off,
cerss, including Sheridan. And here is,
probably, the germ of the whole business.
The Lieutenant General is the stick to
Randall's proposed rocket. To retire
Sheridan would be to tickle the vanity of
the White Leaguers of the South, and
their sympa,hizers in the North. He
would probably give up all the rest of his
little bill to gain this one point. OF
course, there is no probability that this
famous army bill will pass, but it is as
good as anything else for Sam Randalls
buncombe. When it is introduced and
and referred to the Committee on Military
Affairs, Colonel Starbottle, of the Georgia
Home Guards, will have chance to re-
new his attempt to reduce the federal
forces He will succeed about as well as
he did when he wore the Confederate gray.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-12-10
EMOTIONAL INSANITY,

Coleman, the ruffian who killed his
friend and played his fendish antics with
the body after death, has just bethought
himself that he is insane. He was GER
tainly insane enough to suppose he could
take the life of his fellow man and escape
punishment. He was sane enough on the
trial to plead this alleged mental infrmity,
but without success. Judge Atocha and a
jury found a different condition. They
decided that Coleman was drunk when he
committed the murder.
The Democratic papers of that day
falsely accused Governor Kellogg of par
doning murderers and thieves indiscri-
minately. Poor Coleman was silly enough
to believe them. He did not know that
the charges against the Governor pro-
ceeded from demagogues who do not care
how much harm they do the community
in which they live, so long as they are
able to injure Governor Kellogg and
everybody else who keeps them from sal
airy. So he got drunk enough for the pur-
pose, and killed his friend. He relied upon
the Governors pardon, because he had
read in the White League journals that
scoundrels like himself were always par
doned. He is now in imminent peril of
being hanged. Governor Kellogg will
not pardon him, as promised by the pa
pers which encouraged him gin his bad
career. Even his advisers have forgotten
him in his extremity and left him to his
fate. 81 must have been crazy" he prob
ably thought, ito believe those false
lights, and will set up this as plea for
pardon or mitigation of sentence" So
he now appears in the role Of an insane
man after the fact, supported by three
doctors.
The question raised is one of fact, not
of opinion. 1t can be either proved or
disproved. Despite the array of medical
authority, we do not believe Coleman was
insane when he shot his victim to death
and afterward returned and emptied the
remaining contents of his revolver into
the body as it lay CHASTITY on the side
walk. He was only drunk. Perhaps be
may be partially crazy now. He has some
reason to be SO. Deluded by politicians
who pretend to have some character for
veracity, disappointed in finding no ex-
ecutive hand stretched out to him armed
with pardon. as he and all his class had
been virtually promised, he has no re-
source but to break out into gush of
emotional insanity. Coleman is probably
nearly right. He was drunken fool to
believe such things, but with all due re-
spect for the high medical authority in
voked, we insist he was not quite insane
enough not to know what he was about
Neither is he now. And if he succeeds
in hoodwinking Governor Kellogg into re-
deeming the promises of the White
League journals on which he relied when
he killed Charles Berndt, he will prove
himself sharp enough to become great
Democratic politician.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-12-10
nBQUNCED ,EM.n

The Democratic postmaster of Congress
has in his own elegant and expressive
phraseology, bounced the whole crowd"
of subordinates heretofore employed in
the postofice service of the House of Rep.
resentatives.
Mr.. Fitzhugh, who was sergeant-at-arms
of the Confederate Congress, has become
sufficiently reconciled to the federal gov
eminent to accept the humble Office of
doorkeeper. He is represented as "drill-
ing his forces, which consist in the pres
ence Of pages in short jackets and turn
down collars. Mr.. Adams appoints ''the
old clerks temporarily" till his raw hands
have been disciplined to their new duties.
This is capital phrase, this ''bounce
en-" It is the modern translation of Mr..
Marcy's immortal maxim-''Bounce EN-. /"
An incumbent of Office may be perfectly
competent; he must be bounced" to
make way for q man who has to be taught
his duties. Bounce 'em!" An officer
may be in favor Of hard money; he must
be dismissed to make way for An inaa-
ZIONIST. "Bounce emp A clerk may be
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-12-10

protectionist, but must give way to .
free trader.
What cares Democracy for opinion? In
what respect does it hold principle? Let
its acceptance of every variety and antag-
onism Of principle in the organization of
the House answer. In the Latin Roman
empire we are told the conflicting fac
tons, having no difference of doctrine,
distinguished themselves by the adoption
of different colors. The Democracy is
rapidly coming to that point at
which it will require some visible
and outward sign to denote its soldiery.
In other days believer in the supreme
right of the whole people of the United
States to govern the country could not
have received the support of the Southern
Democracy. Now they accept this doc
trine, even though Mr.. Lamar, as the
spokesman of the Southern Democracy,
still holds to "the equal rights of all
States" In like manner, the Democratic
Representatives of the Southwest advo-
cate, with the Democratic Senator Bogy,
of Missouri, the federal power of inter-
nal improvements. They are instructed to
support bills for the reclamation and pro-
lection of the sugar lands of Louisiana.
They have elected Democratic Speaker
understood to deny the federal power of
improvement. They have "bounced" a
Republican Speaker who favored the
proper exercise of this power, and united
in the defeat of Mr.. Randall, who was
said to have been the special advocate of
the Southern Pacific railroad. What ex-
PLANTATION can be given for such suicidal
acts on the part of local representatives?
None, except that the opponents of this
local measure were called Democrats.
1t might be supposed that we approach
that condition of affairs when in Italy
"the contest (of parties) ceased to be
strife of principles and degenerated into
mere struggle Of rival factions, availing
themselves of ancient names and ma
tional or hereditary prejudices." We have
no such apprehension. The Democratic
party in becoming an opposition party
ceases to be, as it once was, party of
ideas. 1t is now an avowed drag on the
wheels of progress. The American people
demand progress. Their institutions are
not old enough to desist from improve
ment, and any party which has nothing
to propose can not expect the support OF
an advancing people. A party whose sole
maxim is "bounce emf "bounce the
whole lot of EN-" is only intent and
united on the process of vacating an Office
that it may be filled by an incumbent who
acknowledges no principle save that of
Governor Marcy: ITO the victors belong
the spoils.' This principle survives the
wreck and crush of Democracy and has
been translated into the terss and ex-
pressive command, "Bounce 'em."
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-12-10
A HOPEFUL OUTLOOK FOR SPENCER.

q uVI I'LL w 1uVOA 1Vn pA hNOhh'
If the Washington correspondent of the
Picayune Can be relied upon, Mr.. Spen-
Ger, claiming to be Congressman elect
from the fifth district of this State, may
we'll con slider his chances to be good.
"He has, says the delighted reporter, "a
good case and a partial court" While we
may and do question the first clause of
this precious bit of information, We can
entertain no doubt of the entire correct
ness Of the other. That Spencer has a
partial court" may be conceded beyond
debate. In order to overcome this i'm
mense percentage of advantage which his
opponent enjoys, Mr.. Morey will have to
present very strong case indeed. The
whole Democracy of the country evident
ly expect great things of the partial
court"
That Mr.. Spencer's political brethren,
both in Congress and out Of it, should
prefer him to Mr.. Morey, is not at all sur
prising or improper; but that they should
let their Partially overbalance the law
and the evidence, is another matter. To
accuse member of Congress of an intent
to favor, in a contest, the man he pre-
ferred personally, though the evidence
preponderate against him. is equivalent to
saying he would be untrue to his duty and
his oath. Yet protested friend of the
Democratic majority joyously publishes
such charge in exaggerated style, and
with the air of having done q virtuous ac-
fiop
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-12-10

election which followed the announce
ment showed that Exchange" had no
good foundation for his fears. In his
pious solicitude to save Mr.. Phelps from
the blighting effects of Governor Kellogg's
Endorsement Exchange" probably forgot
that he was employing the very best
means he could to increase the danger.
He called attention to it in such way as
to attract general notice, and, if possible,
persuade some of the weak kneed mem
bers of the Exchange to vote against Mr..
Phelps in order to escape the danger
which Exchange" supposes to hang over
the heads of all with whom Governor Kel-
logg is On good terms. This commu-
nifty" either did not see the sinister sug-
gestion in time, or they treated it with
the contempt which it deserved. The re-
election of Mr.. Phelps by an almost unani-
nous vote shows that there is something
like return to independence among
the business men of New Orleans. Here
tofore opinions, especially of political
character, have been arranged in pro-
gramme by three or four demagogues,
and paraded in the papers like bill of
fare, or the small bills of the theatre.
Deviation was heresy which threatened
ruinous results to ore engaged in bust
ness which depended upon the public for
support. Perhaps Mr. Exchange" found
time from his employment to hobble
down to the Cotton Exchange on Monday
in good season to vote with the minority
not bee ause he had any objection to the
candidate of the majority, but to teach
him lesson. He wished Mr.. Phelps to
know that no man can be on even decent
terms with Governor Kellogg without in
curing the displeasure of at least one old
fossil.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-12-10
LOUISIANA JOCKEY CLUB.
FALL MEETING, 1873.

First Day-saturday, December =.
FIRST RACE-Burdle Race, two miles, over
eight hurdles, Club purse, $500; $500 to frat els
| to second, e25 to third
SECOND RACE-The Slocomb Stakes, for colts
and fllies then two years old; $25 entrance, p p,
with S5eo added; second hssss -seea-.e . LOO asa
third, $50; one mile. Closed with fifteen nomina-
tions.
THIRD RACB-Club Purse. $500; for all ages; s325
to first, SIS to second mile heats.
In all club purses entrance free and in all such
purses walk over entities a horse to first money
only, and horse dist sncing the field entitled to
first money only.
Members notified to call for their badges at
the Office No. 1e Csrondelet street.
The races will commence at ppm.
In case of postponement on account Of the
weather. q penant will be displayed from the office
Of the club, No. l6 Carondelet street.
Quarter stretch badges for meeting .....,.. S 10
Admission to Club stand .................. Q
Admission to public stand and field. ............ l
RULES OF ADMISSION.
No ladies' permitted to the stand unaccompsnied
by gentlemen.
Invitation badges for noR.residents only can be
had at the Office, No. l6 Carondelet street.
Quarter-stretch badges will admit to all parts of
the stand and grounds.
Ticket. of admission to the stand do not admit
the holder to the quarter stretch.
Members are entitled to free admission for
ladies' accompanying them.
Ladies accompanied by members are invited to
visit the Club House.
Smoking positively prohibited on the members
stand.
Members are notified to enter all strangers
names on the visiting Club book.
All vehicles must enter by Gentilly road gate,
except those of members. Members of the club and
ladies accompanying them only ado tilted at the
members' gate.
The Mystery street gate will not be open this
meeting.
The cars Of the City railroad Bayou Bridge
branch, and Orleans railroad, will leave Clay
statue. Canal street. every i've minutes during the
races.
Entries for the races will close at the Judges
stand al three O'Clock each day previous to the
race
Pools sold every night and morning at Hawkins
Club Room, No. 100 Common street.
G. A. BREAUX,
delO Up President.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-12-10

Among the pleasant parties to come of
should be mentioned the fancy dress, mas
queEade and calico ball to be given BY the
Hope Rowing Club on Friday night at Per
fest Union Hall. The young gentlemen
who have waltssd on the waves with sueh
success cen mot fail to Distinguish thsm-
calves o. hall-roon floor. Hessrs. John
IangsAaw, \. Carey, p. Powsss, II. g.
usuGfapxE 56hn Geses md C. vallnas
ssG1l1tu1s ~ eennitsss Of arrangements,
~ Wtll = thsis ~ y plsass thsiz guests.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-12-10

The New York Mail says: This city can
ill afford to lose . preacher of such ability
and character % DR.. Hugh Miller Thomp-
son. But New Orleans needs him more
than We do, and the cali Is louder. DR..
Thompson sacrifices his own tastes and
preferences in the true spirit of devoted
preacher." 1t is hoped the good Doctor viii
be 90 well rewsrdM that the sacrifice he
makes in consenting to live here will be but
little felt.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-12-10
FAILED TO 1HJuRE HIN.

A professed friend of Mr.. John Phelps
wrote q long letter to the Bulletin
on the third instant for Che pur-
pose of showing that Governor Kel-
logg's Endorsement of the able presi-
dent of the Cotton Exchange would
probably injure that gentleman in this
community. The almost unanimous re-
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-12-10

Mr.. L. Soards, publisher of the New Or
leans Directory, has been called to Cincin-
natl to attend the funeral of his father,
John Soards, who is spoken of by the Gin
cinnati press as one of their oldest and most
esteemed citizens.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-12-10

Tax Collector Joubert gives notice in an.
other column that the delinquent tax list
will be filed in the courts Monday morning
next. Taxpayers will save costs and addi-
tional expenses by settling their bills to-day
and tomorrow.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-12-10

The Franklin Sun says the Republicans
still confine their personal ridicule and de-
nunciations to Boss Tweed, and it "seems
that such ought to be considered compli-
ment to the party to which he claims to
belong" 1t may be so, but the Democrats
do not appreciate the force of the compli-
ment extended to their representative.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-12-10
ADVICE TO SOUTHERN. PEOPLE.
SOUTHERN SHOE MANUFACTORY,

We hope all will follow the example of our friend.
We have just made another visit to the shoe manu-.
factory Of our esteemed and enterprising fellow.
citizen, MR.. JOHN HANSEN, NoA 80 and IS Canal
street; and, notwithstanding the hard times, we
thereby supporting at least 500 persons. His work
10 of the best quality, and ia cold at the LOWEST
PRICKS-even below what the same goods can be
bought for at the North.
We advise all country merchants to call and see
and thereby keep their money at home.
Ladies' and gentlemen who wish to make Christ.
mas and New Year's presents Of bo0ts and shoes
should call on Mr.. Hansen before purchas sing else-
where, as they can have the goods at wholesale
price. and ct the same time sustain home manu-.
featured articles.
def cod I'm A CITIZEN.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-12-10

An Austrian is exhibiting in Paris q
s'canine quartette." He has four dogs, and
he has taught each to bark in two notes,
and each dogs notes are different from
those of the other dogs. He thus commands
eight notes, and gives "Le Dome Mobile
and some other pieces.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-12-10

1t is the aim of the Board of Commissioners to
make it thorough Exposition Of the Agricultural
Mexico and Central America, but it will be open to
competitors throughout the country and the
general premium list will embrace all articles
comprehended in the general design of an Agri.
cultural and Industrial Exposition, including
special premiums for strictly Southern products.
The premium list which is now in course Of
publication, will be on liberal SCALE and the
rules will provide for just and impartial system
o. awards, by competent and disinterested jurors
The Fair Grounds are generally conceded to be
the handsomest in the United States. comprising
100 acres, within fifteen minutes ride by street
cars from the center of the city. The grounds are
shaded by beautiful grove OF live oaks, and the
buildings, which are of recent construction, are
amply sufficient to meet all the necessities of the
most extensive exhibition
The Racing Course, which ia used by the Louis
lana Jockey Club at all its meetings, is Justly
SAASN6AOoe sho eouueyb ohu tAc dSCoLlIhO'
dations for stock are unsurpassed.
1t il the first time that such an enterprise has
been inaugurated at the South and being held at
a time when the city of New Orleans is thronged
with thousands Of visitors to participate in the
festivities of the Carnival, it affords unusual in.
ducements to exhibitors from every section Of the
country.
The commissioners earnestly appeal to the peo.
pie of the Southern States to lend their aid and
encouragement to the Exposition. and to make it in
all respects . complete exhibition of Southern
productions, and it is hoped that manufacturers,
producers and others in every section of the
country will participate.
Ample arrangements have been perfected for the
transportation of goods and visitors from every
section at reduced rates.
For detailed information, address
SAMUEL MULLEN,
General Superintendent, No. 80 Camp street, New
Orlean ocl cod 3m
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-12-10

Wendell Phillips Gays that the Repub-
lican party in Massachusetts would be in
the minority if all the reformers were left
out. He could not reduce the Democratic
party by leaving out reformers; at least he
could not drive them out before they got in.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-12-10

The Vicksburg Herald says: "What has
become of the Warren county Grangersl
Have they ceased to exist as organizations"
The Herald knows very well that the cam.
paign is over, and tina. Grand Master Hem.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-12-10

There is period in the life of every boy
when a pair of red-topped boots fills to
overlooking the measure of his happiness.
feels miserable if his pants fail to cover his
oxlrl
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-12-10

Captain Eads has been invited to deliver
the address at the opening of the Mer
chants Exchange building in st. Louis. He
will find that an easier opening than the
mouth of the river.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-12-10

Governor Kellogg has appointed DR.. S.
c. Russell, secretary of the Board of Health.
q member of the board of control of the
Agricultural and Mechanical College.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-12-10

The champagne and fish dinners of last
summer were very nice, but the money they
cost would feel much better in good over
coat at the present time.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-12-10

The attention OF the members of the Re-
publican parish executive committee is
called to notice elsewhere for meeting
of that body on Saturday evening next.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-12-10

The Home Hook and Ladder Fire Com
pany No. l will give soiree dansante on
Monday evening, at the hall of the com
pany, on Marengo street, Sixth District.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-12-10

Many orchestra leaders fiddle as if they
owed vengence to music, aud were trying
to pay off the old score.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-12-10

Tie races will occur Oh Saturday as a
matter OF course, and the race course is
matter of fact.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-12-10

When the lieutenant of gunboat is to
marry the daughter of commander, the
affair is spoken of as naval engagement.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-12-10

Corrupt speech indicates corrupt mind;
but silent man is puzzle. A quiet woman
is perfect enigma; but no one likes to give
har nm
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-12-10

The time of year has come when to leave
a door open makes jar in the family.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-12-10

Wild turkeys are sold in Missouri for
fifty cents each. They are not fat enough
for thanks giving, but they are better than
CROW.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-12-10

There is a fair h aired beer drinker here
who goes so frequently to Redwitz's that he
keeps running account OF beer.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-12-10
IMPORTANT NOTICE.

STATE Tax CoLLRcroRs OFFICE,
First District, No. 1863 Gravier street.
New Orleans, December 8, 1875.
As delinquent tax lists will be filed MONDAY
MORNING, December 10. instant, taxpayers will
save costs by settling accounts promptly.
de8 Ct Up N. C. FOLGER, Collector.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-12-10

Nothing causes so much unpleasantness
composing room as for printer to be
gouged out of sorts after a liberal distribu-
ton of matter in hand.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-12-10

Our "rising young actor will never be
thoroughly done rising; but he could drink
yeast and help himself along.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-12-10

An ex-narine, now N the lumber bust
ness, hopes the lightning will not SILVER his
timbers.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-12-10

The Life on the Border drama appears
to be profitable. There is Buffalo Billions
in it.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-12-10

The ne alth lift is machine which makes
a man sick by trying to lift himself well.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-12-10

The business of the collector is looking
up-lookipg mp old debts.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-12-10

Turner's experience the greatest difficulty
in turning round billiard ball.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-12-10

Come over and help u.s." is the Macedo,
MAN cry re-echoed by the Cuban patriots.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-12-10

Changers are proverbially displeased
with all sorts of weather.