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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-07-17
ORLEANS, SATURDAY, JULY H. 1875

Strauss, was put on the stand to show the
value of Pinckney Smith vouchers
been in the business ten years; was familiar
with State securities.
Mr.. Semmes objectine, Colonel Field in
sisted he hadSth4 right to show what the
value of this trash was.
Judge Braughn ruled he might proceed If
the question was confined to q similar class
to those fled in the case,
Mr.. Boyer then said the committee war
rants (P. Smith) were unstable in 1872;
some time in 1873 there was . demand for
them; their value then was about fifteen
cents.
To Mr.. Semmes-Auditor's warrants were
worth about forty cents.
Mr.. Fred. Galloway, broker of No. 80
Csrondelet street. said-In February and
March, 1873, Pinckney Smith vouchers were
worth about ten to fifteen cents; prior to
that they we're worthless; since 1873 had
supposed they had all been taken up; act
No. 50 and 81, 900 in another appropriation
bill had absorbed $4,000 Of them; after
February party offered Sl700 for $50; saw
Mr.. Benham frequently in the auditors
Office.
On crossexamination he said he was not
friendly with the Auditor-off the witness
stsnd-in consequence Of his action on &C:
No. 81 of 1872.
Mr.. II. Newgass knew what Pinckney
Smith vouchers were, and considered them
worthless.
Major s. NJ. Eaton testified the vouchers
were worth three to five cents; those in the
case were called on the street "four name
vouchers" had sold some Of them to j. r.
Thompson.
Mr.. A. Luria testified some OF tho voucb.
ers had been pledged to the Louisiana Ma
tional Bank. of which he was cashier; by
instruction Of Mr.. Oglesby he had given
them to Mr.. Benham, and indorsed the
warrants TO be funded.
Mr.. Peter Mooney, warrant clerk of the
Auditor, testified it was a part of his duty
to deliver warran.s; delivered those in
question because no ono else could do so.
but did not remember to whom; the receipt
Of March II was made out by the sample
given by Mr.. Sholtz; during the interval
had possession. or the Auditor had, of the
warrante: they we're not signed then; Mr..
Benham was credited with twelve new con
solidated bonds by order of Mr.. Clinton
August %: collected &i2O OF interest on
them.
TO Mr.. Semmes-Was also private clerk
TO Mr.. Clinton: there were several accounts
with Mr.. Benham, privately; two of George
c. Benham, and one Of Benhsm Brothers.
Judge J. =. Cotton testified he had met
the Governor, Auditor and the Attorney
General in relation to the injunstion, and
knew the Auditor was absent short time
whom It was issued.
Attorney General Field then announced
tho State had closed, and Mr.. Semmes
stating hs hoped the jury would have the
case 1t twelve O'Clock, the court was
adjourned till to-day at ten.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-07-17
red Baptist Convens 1y
Governor X clogs.


Governor X -AogN.
The convention vas called to order yes
terday morning by Presidene Ladd.
The opening ceremonies were conducted
by Rev. G. W. Merritt.
The committee on eredentials made its
final report, showing that ll2 churches
Vero represented.
The convention indorsed the action Of the
ecclesiastical council in Withdrawing it's
right hand of fellowship from R. II. Steptoe
and publishing the fact.
Soon after one O'Clock announcement vas
made that Governor kellogg was present,
according to PROMISE and he proceeded to
address the convention. He reminded
those present tbat but for the Republican
party this convention would not now have
the dear privilege Of holding session
not forget that they are indebted. to the
Republican party for their liberty. If the
party had elected some bad men to office
we must remedy the evil as far as possible,
and hereafter avoid such mistakes. There
are, said the Governor, several reasons why
colored men s1Ould be faithful to the Re-
publican party, for to that organization
freedmen are indebted for nearly every
blessing they now enjoy. ,Heurged colored
assisted IN bringing them from the degrsda-
tion Of slavery and ignorance. Hsreferred in
Q touching manner to many stirring in
cidents Of the past tive years, and spoke Of
things that pointed TO q saving providence
in preserving cur government from the
attack of open and secret enom les. To
illustrate what he meant by faith the Gov
ernor took definition once given by an
old celored preacher; if Ged shculd com
wall it was the mans duty to make tho
effort to the best of his ability and leave
tho rest 20 God. All sorts Of men have
attempted and will attempt, to ALLEVIATE
colored people from Republican influences,
but the people should beware. One argu-
mens used by Democrat was that the
time had como when the hon and lamb
should lie down together. The Governor
reminded his hearers that tho lion was
q Democrat and the lamb colored man
when they lie down together the lion will
he sure to gobble up the poor lamb, hide,
flesh, bones and all. Tho speaker advised
all to strive hard to save money, purchase
land. and produce necessary articles. Let
cOlored men become wealthy, and even Red
river stsamboatmen will no: hesitate to
give ample accommodation.
The Governor was followed BY Hon. H.
r. Steele, whose remarks, though brief,
wereSKe timed and we'll received.
Rev. A. NJ. Newman, ecretsry, was di
rected to write . circelar letter for the
ensuing year.
Rev. Henry White was elected to presch
the next Introductory sermon.
Rev. j. Graham was elected TO preach
the next missionary sermon.
Rev. Henry Green was chosen to preach
the next educational sermon.
Rev. d Buel was chosen to give the noxt
lecture on Sunday Schools.
The committee on Sunday Schools re-
ported their charges in excellent condition,
numbering not less than 5000 children,
with . fine corps of teachers.
The convention then adjourned until the
second Sunday in July, 1876.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-07-17
IN BANKRUPTCY.
ESTATE OF ADOLPHE UNNA-NU. l4Ot

UNIrkD STATES MARsHAL's OFFICE
New Orleans. July :, 1875. !
rtNHIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE THAT AN ALIAS
l. warrant in bankruptcy has been issued out Of
the District Court q the United States for the
District Of Louisiana, against the estate Of Adolphe
State Of Louisiana, sdjudged . bankrupt upon his
own % petition, that the payment Of apy debts.
to said bankrupt. 10 him. OF for his lse and the
transfer Of any property by him, are forbidden BY
law; that meeting Of the creditors Of said bank.
sssignees of his estate, win be held ct court Of
bankruptcy, to be, holden ON the twenty eighth day
Of July, A. d. 1875, at u NJ, at the Customhouse
building, New Oreans. before c. s. Kellogg, regis.
ter. 8. B. PACKARD,
jy828 Urited States MarshAl
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-07-17
News from the fpts rior.

From the Donaldssnville Chiet. July 10:
On Saturday last, July 3, between the
hours OF 10 A. NJ. and II NJ, q difficulty oo-
curred upon the plantation Of William
King, Esq. in tho ninth ward 81 this parish,
between Hugh Miller and Dec Vaughn,
both colored, which eliminated in the
shooting and killing of Vaughn by Miller
The weapon used was q double barreled
shotgun, loaded with NO4 shot, and death
ensued . few minutes after the gun was
fired, the charge taking effect in the left
breast of the victim. The quarrel originated
from some insulting language used by
Vaughn toward Miller's wife. Miller sur
rendered to Justice Herman and was sent
before the Parish Court for examination.
This took place yesterday, and accused was
remanded to prison without benefit OF bail
to appear at tho next term Of the District
Court for trial upon the charge of murder.
From the Aveyelles Republican, July 3:
Hugh O'Donnell was wounded in both
lungs at Point Maigre in this parish on
Monday last by William Vaughan, who
stabbed him with pocket knife, inflicting.
1t ls supposed, mortal wound, as the at
tending phyeician reports that it is ex-
tremely improbable that he will recover. as
the knife penetrated both lungs.
There was an old grudge existing between
these men for some time past, which cnlmi-
mated in this quarrel while under the influ.
euce Of whisky. These men were related.
O'Donnell being married TO the daughter Of
Mrs Vaughan by former marriage.
Lieutenant Robertson, the deputy sheri6,
made the arrest: and merits honorable men.
tiOn for the eoelness and courage he dis
played, as Vaughan showed fight and
attempted to strike at him with the knife
he had used with such fetal effect on
ODonnell; but in tackling Lieutenant Rob
ertsOn he discovered he had "caughc
Tartar" who Strengthened him out With
club and broughs him to Marksvills and
lodged him in Jail.
Since writing tho above we interviewed
the prisoner, who informed US that he had
little or no recollection of the stabbing ex-
cept O'DonneD ran at him, and fearing
o DOnnell intended to do him serious bodily
harm be supposed he must have stabbed
him in the frscas that ensued; but they had
all been drinking. He said there was no
grudge between them, ae O'Donnell he'd not
q better friend in the world than he
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-07-17

Tho thermometer at Louis Frigerio's, NJ.
so Chartres strast, on July l6. steod as fol-
lows: At s A. NJ, 81: at 2 P. H., s5o; at s
P. NJ. e2o. Lowest poin: during the uight
of july Is. 78o.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-07-17

A man who WAS knocked d6wa got MP
and made motions for sew tzia2, but his
frieuda took hin oWo1.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-07-17
Tho funding Board.

A meeting of the funding board will be
held at ten o'clock this morning. 1t is q
called meeting. and the presence OF every
member ls desired,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-07-17
INSURANCE,
TwENTx'sMTh
ANNUAL STATEMENT
OF THE .
CRESCENT MUTUAL INSURANCE. COMPANY.
INSURANCE.

'o'Ir Anll 3o ISIS as5, ,7s7 IS
Earned premiuns, less reinsurance and
return premiums SO -: 90 I'o'iS'
Taxes expenses, rebate in
lieu of participation, less
interest, &C.. ............. 7S,7U9 SS-SiSoSa %
Leaving after paying ten per cent ON
capital stock, net profits. ........... SOL IL
The Board of Trustees resolved that after pay.
ing the annual interest of ten per cent on tho cap
ial stock of the company that s-dfv1oeno on
the fourteenth day of June hext to those parties
insuring with the company entitled to receive the
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-07-17

The Illinois State Journal has On account
of "a splinter from STAR" which fell into a
yard, and was heard and seen by q lady.
When the splinter was picked up it was
found to be unco0fortably warm for the
hand, and all TIE circumstances combined
led irresistibly to the conclusion that the
little body is Q fragment of larger one,
which was q meteor or aerolite. The sides
of the fragment have the appearance Of
having been split from another body, And
present longitudinal stria in the direction of
the fracture. The ends seem to have been
squarely broken off, somewhat like the
fracture made by the breaking of the min
ersl known as galena. This little piece fell
at about three o'clock in the afternoon,
when the sun was shining in . clear sky,
and no doubt the greater body burst in the
extreme upper regions of tie atmosphere in
tho full blaze of sunlight, and 20 escaped
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-07-17
FOB RENT.

CMALL FURNISHED HOUSE FOR
y RBNT-Three rooms and Kitchen No. 469 st.
And rev. betweens Rampart and Franklin stsoeta
Rent very low to q rekponsible person that can
give first class security for the prompt payment Of
rent and safe keeping of the furniture. None
other need apply. je8
TNO kkNT.: .....".......,.......TO RENT.
LARGR AND PHEASANT FURNISHED ROOMS
IN suits. or singly, with bath room attached.
Al the comforts Of . home guaranteed Apply
No. l09 Carondelet street.
apis MRS B. n. JOHNFOM
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-07-17
Erufts and Flowers.

The grand festival of the Fruit Growers
Association draws to close. This evening
tho roses will be withered, the leaves faded
and tho vegetables decayed, so far a. the
great exposition is concerned. With this
circumstance comes the question. has farm
ing in the Gulf States run to seeds The
flowers breathe out soft denial, and the
fruits groan q fragrant nay. The vegetables
wax wroth, and the budding trees sigh out
q soft disclaimer.
Yesterday marked the second day Of the
fair. The attendance was fully equal to
that of the opening, both as to numbers and
selectness. Some thirty odd entries had been
added to the collection, and the dispute as
to the merits of the different specimens was
great indeed. The award of prizes has not
yet been made, but to-day fun list will be
made out.
This evening the exposition will tetmi
nate with grand concert under the direc-
ton of Professor Angel Castro. Afterward
will be held sale of all the goods on ex-
hibition. Following this will be soiree
dansante.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-07-17

(cONIINUED ON FOURTR eAan,
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-07-08

The Sin Of Schisn-

CINCINNATI NOIhlueTClAlsI
Rev. DR.. Smith, rector Of q Pro-
testant Episcopal church at Knoxville,
resigned his charge in February last,
Joined the Reformed Episcopal church,
and by letter notified Bishop Quintard,
OF the diocese OF Tennessee, Of the
change. The bishops reply is published
among the papers Of the forty-third an
nual conference of the diocese. In his
letter, the bishop lays down this propO-
sition: "Schism is q sin, and sin needs
TO be repented Of" Now, 1t Is possible
that DR.. Smiths schism was as the
bishop asserts, Careless" and that he
has had the freedom OF his parish with
fewer restrictions than are usually placed
upon pastors by their superiors. We
know nothing Of the personal merits Of
the case, but We call attention to the
new dogma of the nature OF schism as
one OF. importance to the christian
world. The history OF the church since
its establishment in Jerusalem has been
largely made up of schIsms and the con-
troversies and consequences growing
out OF them. In this respect the num-
Der OF sinners ia almost innumerable.
The list includes such men as Calvin,
Luther, Zwinglius, the bishops who
founded the church for whose unity
Bishop Quintard stands up so stoutly,
the Wesleys Though they did not sbso-
lutely separate from the established
church,, Alexander Campbell, and
scores Of others who, finding themselves
at variance with either the creeds or
polity Of the churches with which they
had been identified, withdrew and set
up sects of their own. If they are to be
sdjudged sinners, DIR. Smith finds him
self in good company.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-07-08
THE DAY OF mEpIoCRIsTs.

Anticipated people are continually
breeding over the decline Of intellectual
greatness. They regard the present as
the age OF small men, and never weary
in dwelling upon the names Of Clay,
Calhoun and Webster, the giants Of
other days. Men are not appreciated
while Hving-Clay, Calhoun and Web
ster were hated and illuminated in their
time just as are the politicians of the
present day. The race Of great men has
not become extinct in the United States
as those who live alone in the past would
have us believe. There are no dazzling
leaders as formerly, because it is pretty
well understood that this is a govern
ment by the people for people capable
OF leading themselves. Moreover, the
newspapers are now read by everybody,
and everybody can vote understanding
ly without the aid OF such popular ora
tors IS once thought for their GdheIents.
We would call the attention Of these
elderly gentlemen who Qnderrate the
men Of the present day as compared
with the heroes of their youthful sdmira-
ton to the following from the KsnsasCity
Times: "When education was less diff
fused; when politics was q newer study
TO the people when the metes and bounds
government authority were less settled
and every line Of policy was an untried
experiment; when the national arena
was smaller, the competitors fewer and
the weekly paper went on horseback to
its distant subscriber filled with the
speeches Of the orators who were then
the only political teachers, they natural
ly acquired national popularity and in
fuence IS leaders, and the people natu-
rally followed them as ehieftains, ard
too often mistOok their personal fer.
tunes for the public interests. But now
when our system Of government is no
longer q novelty; when many years OF
discussion have established presidents
and rendered the people familiar with
the settled points Of great fundamen-
tai questions, che free school is every
where and the great daily journal is
found on every breakfast table. These
great journals are now the leaders
and teachers of the people. No
orator, with his occasional long
speech, can compe with the fresh,
brief, pointed suggestions that fix the
attention Of the citizen every day upon
public questions as they arise. Practi-
cal working ability has taken precedence
Of history in legislative halls, and, in
stead Of assuming the guidance of the
people, congressman are now guided by
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-07-08
AHebreH Controversy.

new 1OTK W OIIu.I
The congregation B'nai Jeshurun, one
Of the most conservative OF the religious
societies of the Polish and German Jews
in this city, has for some time past been
sgitating the question whether to intro
duce the innovations upon the old Ortho-
dOx modes Of worship of having an organ
and choir, and allowing a cOmmingling
of the sexes. A majority of the men,
beIs and ali the trustees but one are in
favor Of the change, and about month
ago passed a resolution to that effect.
Mr.. Israel Solomon, one of the dissen.
tents, sought the Interpolation of the
courts to prevent the alleged sacIilege,
and temporary injunction was obtain
ed in the court Of com non pleas. A mo-
ton to dissolve the injunction was heard
yesterday by Judge Larremore. Mr..
Goodhart appeared for the plaintiff and
Messrs. M. l.. Townsend and NJ. J.
Waldheimer for the trustees and society.
The congregation was first organized in
1925, their house OF worship being in
Pearl street. In 1929 they removed to
Elm street, and in 1851 they erected q
new synagogue in Greene street. They
went to their present edifice, corner of
Broadway and Thirty-fourth street, in
1864. Judge LarremOre reserved his de-
cision, though he intimated his opinion
to be that a majority could make
changes in matters of etiquette and de-
cOrum, and the others would be obliged
to conform or leave,
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-07-08
IrsIIcErOIEFFERsoN DAVIS.

In abiding to the enthusiastic recep'
ton which Ex-President Davis received
in Texas, the New York Tribune says:
! 'rThe south laid down its arms and &C.
knowledged the defeat of the opinions
for which it was Contending, but it has
never abandoned its hero-worship or
ceased to venerate the men who led its
armies and its councils" The Augusta
(GeOrgis) Chronicle and Sentinel thus
answers the comments OF the Tribune ::
"If the Tribune means by 'hero.wor-
ship that the southern people have not
forgotten nor neglected the men whom
they chose as their leaders because their
struggle for independence proved unsuc.
cessful, the south will promptly plead
guilty to the charge. Their generals and
their statesmen are just as highly es-
tsemed in defeat as il theicause had been
victorious. Nor is it rightlfor the north
to expect southern men TO regard
their leaders as the authors of their mis-
fortunes. They are not. II ever people
went into war advisedly, the southern
people did fourteen years ago. If they
were wrong (which We deny they have
only themselves to blame. II their revolt
was treason, Mr.. Davis was no more
traitor than the humblest voter who
asked him to be President of the COnfed-
eracy; General Lee was no more traitor
than the TrivSte S0Idipr in biS arrou vp bo
dared disease and death in defense Of the
lost cause" These are truthful aud Just
words. They contrast most favorably
with the meanness Of the little creatures
who flattered and fawned upon Mr.. Da-
Wis when he had offices to give and a
prospect of securing our Independence,
but who are Low continually censuring
the leaders Of the rebellion. The late war
was inevitable. II had been brewing for
thirty years, and the south rushed
intOitwith wild, saDguine enthusiasm,
and it is unspeaksbly contemplate and
cowardly for a southern man to intimate
that the southern peOple were SO silly
and stupid as TO be led into an unjust war
through their leaders. Jefferson Davis
will never be forgotten by the southern
people so long a. they continue to despise
that meanesJ OF ali traits in the human
character, ingratitude. The leaders Of
the south, although defeated, deserve as
much credit as the leaders of the north
who trampled them down.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-07-08
TENNESSEE NEWS.

The Humboldt Herald has received its
first cOttOn-blOOm, from P. F. Sharp,
colored.
The supreme court has sentenced John
Webb to be hanged in Knox county.
August 18th, for the murder of Richard
Reynolds, farmer, in March, 1874.
Humboldt Herald: We will take one
hundred million bushels of wheat at one
dollar per bushel, payable in subgcriD-
lions to the Herald. This suggestion to
the farmer is entirely new one, and is
copyrighted.
Trenton News-Gazette: Small lots of
new wheat have been brought to this
market in the last few days. 1t readily
brought one dollar per bu8hel. Flour
from new wheat is selling at four dollars
and nifty cents per one hundred pounds.
Trenton News-Gszette: Our good.
looking editor is of on a visit to Dyer
county this week. Dyer county girls
have been mighty 6a0 about capturing
Trenton bOys-espeoiRlIy handsome
Ones-but we give 'em fair warning
he's married man.
Shelbyville Gazette: Ii is said that
there is considerable smut in the wheat
this season. The Dtiiler5 should put their
smut mills in good trim. New wheat is
being brought into market. The first lot
We have noticed was on Tuesday. The
ruling price is one dollar per bushel.
Trenton News-Gazette: The Milan
Exchange says Humboldt wants a park,
Well, Humboldt has the ground for q
park, with towering trees, running
brooks, and the green grass growing ali
round and round, and rustic fences al
most anywhere within its corporate linn
its. Why don't it give it a name and
have park.
Knoxville Chronicle: We understand
that fourteen Of the cOnvicts employed
on the Cincinnati Southern railroad
made their escape on Thursday. Four
OF them crossed the railroad bridge at
Clinton Friday morning, coming on
toward Knoxville, and were picked up
this side Of that place. a number Of
others are supposed to be in the neigh
berhOOd of this place, and will probably
be caught.
Trenton News-Gszette: HIn accord
ance with g time-hOnored CUSTOM next
week we will only issue half-sheet, it
being "so-forth" week. And. blythe
by, can't We have Fourth Of July cele-
bration? Let somebody tell US the "tsil"
Of the wonderful and celebrated bald
eagle, and somebody else read the dog
law. The barbecue can be dispensed
with, instead Of which the ''Star Span
gled Banner might be-sung. Let US
forth, and celebrate the day OF our fore
fathers independence.