New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-10-24
WHOLE NUMBER 1882.

afternoon, when they will be taken in
charge by the veterans of his division and
other officers, and the men of the Con-
federate army and navy, the military of
Richmond, including the colored troops who
have asked to be allowed to participate in
honOring the deceased, civic societies, etc.,
and escorted to Hollywood cemetery for
interment.
Extensive Preparations.
The preparations for the ceremonies on
Tuesday in honor of the unveiling OF Stone.
wall Jackson's statue are progressing most
extensively, and indicate that the demon
stration will be one of tho erandest, if not
the grandest ever witnessed in Richmond.
1t is estimated that the population of Rich
moDd on that day will be nearly if not quite
double. Military and civic Organizations
from different portions of the State, as we'll
as outside, have signified their intention of
being present. and the colored military OF
the city in this case, as in that of General
Pickett's obseguies have asked and received
permission to participate, and will be as
signed positions in the grand pageant.
Death at the Bar.
FORTRESS MONROE, October 23-TazewelI
Taylor, prominent member of the Norfolk
bar, while attending court in Hampton yes
terday fell dead from apoplexy. The de-
ceased was about sixty.fve years of age,
and was greatly respected by all who knew
him.
BosToE, October 23.-The Ames Plow
Company is temporarily embarrassed. Its
liabilities are $2lS,2i7 and assets $542, ,89l.
At the meeting of the creditors it is thought
that a reasonable extension would enable
the company to pay in full and go on with
| business.
The failure of Robert TiIton, wooen man
| ufacturer, proprietor of the Spring mills at
| Cavendish, Vermont, is occasoniDg no little
| excitement in the wool trade of this city
| His Boston Indebtedness is quite large, the
| result mainly of purchases of wool in this
| market. Total liabilities $4,000.
| Railroad Convention.
MEMPHIS, October 23-At q meeting of
the Chamber of Commerce this afternoon
six delegates were appointed to attend the
| st. Louis international railroad con nvention.
| A committee Of seven was also appointed to
| prepare an address, requesting all interest
ed in the completion Of the Texas Pacific
| railroad to meet here on the nineteenth Of
November, to take steps to secure its com
A Recruit from Kentucky.
General Csssus NJ Clay, of Kentucky,
left by steamer this evening, for Greeuville
and Vicksburg, Mississippi, to take the
| stump in that State in behalf of the Con-
| servatives.
Stabbing ARRAY.
MEMPHIS, October 23.-A An AyalancIe
special from Helena, Arkansas. says Tom
Daley, a carpenter, was stabbed and killed
in Creamer's saloon last night by Tom Ho-
vey, who is in Jail to answer.
| Home Again.
Brown, the colored sheriff of Coahoma
county, Mississippi, who has been in Helena
since the Friar's Point troubles, has re-
turned home, and will offer new bond on
Monday.
Political.
NEW YORK, October GA grand rati6- =
I l. a ~
publicans Of Brooklyn tonight. General
Slocum and ex-Governors Lowe and Wood
ford made addresses.
| SPRINGFIELD, Ills, October 23.-Hon.
Frederick Gerweg, Republican representa-
tive in the General Assembly, and editor of
for libel in publishing an article refscting
on County Treasurer Perkins, editor of the
State Journal. The article grew out OF a
political controversy.
The Distiliery Cases.
ST. LOUIS, October 23.-Iu the United
States District Court for the western district
J of Missouri the case of Colonel John A.
Joyce, which has been in progress several
days, was concluded this afternoon, aud the
jury returned verdict of guilty on all four
counts of the indictment. The first two
counts charge Joyce with having knowl-
edge or information of violation of the reve-
nue. law by Fireman &, Co., distillers in
|
as required by law, and of emptying pack
ages without canceling stamps, and not re-
pOrtiag the same to his superior officer.
The third count charges him with having
knowledge that Sheehan & Son, distillers OF
st. Joseph, distilled spirits with view to
defraud the United States of revenue tax.
The fourth count charges him with conspir
ing and colluding with Edward Sheehan to
defraud the government. The penalty for
these offenses is not yet reported.
Tail Riding.
GALVESTON, October 23-At the Waco
t Texas, fair to-day, r. A. Ford rode sixty
| miles in two hours and forty-nine minutes /,
after dismounting forty-twO horses. He
made the last mile in 2:07. He rode COM
, mon Texas horses.
New HAVEN, October 23.-The dwelling
of Mrs. Susan Bradley, in Cheshire, was de-
stroyed by fire. Mr.. and Mrs. Potter Muir
ray, who were asleep in the second story,
were burned to death.
The Alabama Auditor.
MONTGOMERY, Ala, October 23.-Auditor
Smith. the only State executive official who
is Republican, has published a letter
warmly supporting the new constitution. He
states in his official capacity as one who has
charge of such matters that the maximum
amounts to be paid out for State expenses
in case the new constitution shall be
. adopted, will save annually as compared
with the old, $265, 900. The change pro-
posed in the school system. he says, is Q
wise measure and will increase the amount
available for the pay of teachers. Nearly
all the white Republicans of the State are
: for ratifying the new constitution.
The Bridge and the Telegraph Companies.
ST. LOUIS, October 23.-The Atlantic and
Pacific Telegraph Company stretched a
wire on the bridge here yesterday evening
, to connect their lines with this city, and
! shortly afterwards the Bridge Company cut
|, it down. The telegraph company claim the
! right to use the bridge under an act OF Con-
gress. but the Bridge Company, having q
contract with the Western Union Telegraph
Company, granted them the exclusive right
to use their structure, and refuse to allow
the Atlantic and Pacific Company to make
use of it.
josie Langmadc's nlurderer.
CONCORD, N. H., October 23.-LaPage,
, the suspected murderer of Josie Lsngmade,
made another desperate attempt to escape,
and was placed in irons today. The i'm
preston of his guilt is fast gaining ground.
Base Ball.
New YORK, October 23-St Louis 4,
Mutuals 3; ten innings.
PHILADELPHIA, October 23.-Philadel-
phias 9, Athletics 8. Game called on the
seventh inning on account of darkness.
NEW HAVEN, October 23.-HartfOrds 8,
New Havens 3. Eight innings only were
played.
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