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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-05-23

ole conduct. Shor,lv after his return
ne was again elected deputy for
fort- Prince About this time he
ooeaIued concession from the government
LOT ihe construction of a railroad from Port
an-frinee to the Dominican frontier. He
also erected large mandatory in the
he1S oo1hooO OF the capital for the extract
OF dyes from lOgwood, to compete with the
three grea: similar establishments in the
United States. Since the advent of Pres
dent Domingue to power, the General re
tired to private life, and has been known as
all avowed enemy of Dominique, although
he TOOK an active part in the election aud
held prominent position in Tie army
SKETCH or GENERAL PIERRE.
General Montplaisir Pierre, of the Re
public Of Hayti. who committed suicide on
May j, al Poriau Prince. in Hayti, after
being captured in revolutionary uprising
on that GATE by the government troops. was
a native OF Arse a-N eaux, in the south side
of lISyti. He WAS formerly minister OF
war under President Message Saget, and
was an old soldier. Upon the occasion of the
recent presidential election in IIsyti he ran
against President Dominique. the presen,
chief mag istrate, and was largely defeated.
He has been Spea ker of the Assembly and
was Il man oil literary tastes and bad
travelled considerably in this country ana
Europe. During the presidential terms Of
Salnave aud Jefrard he held Important
offices .--Nesr Iuyk HeraM.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-05-23
Communicated
Robert Fl. Weeks

The subject Of this memoir. who so lately
left us. deserves something more than the
ordinary notice of death. Mr.. Weeks was
not an ordinary man. Born and reared in
the faith and moral discipline of the Qua
kers bis whole life was representation of
their principles. He was emphatically an
honest man. His was NOT the heart to close
against the humblest appeal OF charity, and
many an eye that scans these few lines will
recall with memory's sad retrospect the
many gentle, beautiful acts OF charity that
sprang like an impulse from his heart. a
considerate husband, an indulgent father,
a true and noble friend, his place in the
ranks of humanity can not be go readily
filed, and society could spare many man.
whose loss would be less felt than that OF
Robert II. Weeks. If to be just. atiectionate
patient, and honorable in every relation in
life constitutes good man. then Robert H.
Weeks was that mau.
Green be the turf above thee,
Friend Of my better days,
Nope kne thee but TO love thee
Or named thee but 10 praise.
A FRIEND.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-05-23
Women as Postal Clerks.

We bad Just finished setting up an article
from the Son Of Ne Soil suggesting To Post
master Parker the propriety of employing
female clerhs when the New Orleans mail
arrived, announcing that Colonel Parker
has already acted upon the idea BY ap-
pointing seven out OF thirteen of his clerks
from the fair sex. This is move in the
right direction, and we honor the new post
master for having the manhood to carry it
into effect; but what shall we say of the
motive or excuse which the New Orleans
Picdyunc credits him with ! That paper
says:
These seven, Mr.. Parkers states, are the
only female clerks who will be appointed,
He has been induced to employ these be-
cause Of the fact that he ia restricted in the
amount necessary for carrying on the mo-.
ney office, etc, and he found tnat the OnIv
way out of the difficulty was to engage
female labor, which he found could 6a
obtained at cheaper rates than those de-
manded and actually required by men com
petent to perform the same Oh aracter Of
work"
So it seems that they have been en- slowed
because they are cheaper and will do more
work for less money than men: not bscause
they have rights that ought to be consider
ed; not because they are our sisters and
worthy OF representation in the adninistra-
uon OF government; not because they have
families dependent upon them, but because
there Is lees demand for their labor and
tney are glad to pick up such little crumbs
- .ordly man is willing to, let fall.
Inc true reason why more women are not
employed in government Offices il beesuee
they car not votes James Sentinel.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-05-23
China Palace ice pitchers very cheap.

We are glad to know that the celebrated
Mrs farley, whose exhibitions Of animated
wax figures have attracted the largest assem-
blies in the world, has determined to assist us
in our depressed financial condition. by
giving the entire proceeds Of her exhibitions
to charitable purposes.
The first entertainment of this series
will be given next Tuesday evening, the
twenty fifth instant, at Grunewald Hall, and
fro N the illustrated programme We see dis
tributed SO literally. every one can learn
that the tableau will be of the most beauti
full description. Incidents in the history of
the characters represented will be given by
Mrs. farley in her usual interesting style.
The proceeds of this entertainment will 90
to the Ladies Aid Society Of Prytania
Street Church.
Choice refreshments will be offered in the
supper room, at usual prices, and all can
feel assured that tie admission fee of fifty
cents will not be regretted by any who
desire to see the benevolent and interesting
Mrs. farley.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-05-23
,rVaDt,
ARTHUR KINBER.
Preparing for the Campaign Of 1876
Meeting OF Citizens Of North Lou
isiaHa.

New ORLEANS, April 20, 1875.
The Republicans in New Orleans from the
parishes composing the fourth and fifth
congressional districts, assembled in the
Senate Chamber, Hon. John Ray, of Qua
chita, presiding, B. c. White, Of Caddo
secretary.
On CAL OF tao roll of parishes it was
found tina. the following were representa- ted
Ouachita. Carroll, Madison, Franklin, Lin.
coin, Catalonia, Concordia, Caddo, Booster,
Red River, De Soto, Jackson, Grant, Match
itoches and Caldwell.
On motion. a committee consisting of
Judge Levisee. of Caddo. Judge Baker, of
Ouachita, and Senator Pollard, OF Madison,
was appointed to draft resolutions expires
sive of the sense Of the meeting.
The committee retired, and after consul
tation, returned and submitted BILE
and resolutions, which were unanimously
adopted:
WHEREAS, The important interest of the
State and federal governments, involved
in the issues Of the general election of 1876,
render it eminen.ly proper that the
Republicans of the fourth and fifth Cor
.ressional districts of the State should call
q convention during the present year,
while there is no political excitement and
no election coming Oft, for the purpose of
aeliberatlng on the questions of national in
terest affecting the people through their pc
litical action, and for the purpose e pei
fecting their political organization in the
several parishes composing these districts,
and generally to take into consideration
the political condition OF the country
therefore be it
Resolrcd, That it is expedient that the
Republicans of the fourth and fifth Con
gressional districts of this State hold a
convention at such place within the limits
of the two districts. and at such time as
may he hereafter determined on. To con-
suit and advise touching tho matters SIT
forth in the preamble.
Resolrcd, That committee Of seven be
appointed by the chairman of this meeting
to correspond with the parish committees
and prominent Republicans in said districts
generally, with the view of determining The
time and place of holding said convention.
In pursuance to the last resolution the
the chairman appointed on said committee
w. J. @. Baker, of Ouachita; William Hal-
per. OF Caddo; E. l.. Pierson, es ,Eatcni-
toches; G. Y. kelso. of RapideE; c.. j.
Greene, of Lincoln; Curtis Pollard, OF Madi-
son; w. II. McVea, of Franklin.
JOHN RAY, Chairman.
B. c. WHITE, Secretary.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-05-23
Charles Sumner.

Colonel c. G. Baylor, who has already
been introduced to the readers OF the RE
PUBLICAN, has accepted the invitation OF
the people of Carrollton to deliver a lecture
on the life, services, policy and philan.
thropy of the late Charles Sumner. The
lecture will take place At the CarrOllton
courthouse on Friday evening, twenty
eighth instant, al eight o'clock.
Colonel Baylor, il will be remembered
was formerly American consul at Amster
dam, Holland; Manchester, England: Co
logne, Prussia. and also commissioner OF
the State of Georgia. Moreover, he is thor.
oughly familiar with the life and services o:
the subject OF the lecture, and was for
many years il close political alliance and
sympathy with him.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-05-23
AMlusemenls.

Tonight will be given at the Academy of
Music the last performance Of the regular
amusement season. We trust the circus
troupe in the ring and the fountain in the
parquette will play to good house. The
Aymars will do their best to please, and
the hcres also, though :hey are Indifferent
to applause. The clowns vii! deliver their
iests and the athletes turn their last flip
flaps, and go the circus and The world runs
away.
At Grunewald Hail, or Tuesday evening.
the inimitable Mrs. farley will exhibit her
wax works. The entertainment will be
highly instructive and very amusing, en-
bracing everything beautiful, historical and
comical worth seeing or knowing anything
about. The figures are as large as life. and
much more natural. they move and have
their beings, and By their wax works must
be Judged.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-05-23
Mrs. LincOln:s Insanity

| A special dispatch from Chicago TO the
| St. Louis Gio5c, May 49, says
Mary Lincoln, widow Of the N artyr Pres,
| ident, was adjudged insane by the Cook
| County Court this afternoon. The strictes.
| secrecy had been maintained respecting the
affair, and very few persons besides those
directly interested were in attendance. The
| proceedings were at the instance of her son.
Robert Lincoln. The unfortunate lady APP
peared in court neatly attired in the deepest
| mourning, and requested Isaac N. Arnold,
one Of Mr.. Lipcoln's foreign ministers, to
act as her attorney. A Jury was chosen
from among the most intelligent citi-
zeus, Congressman Farwell being
one. The testimony left no room to doubt
the lady's insanity.
Her family physicians expressed their
opinion as positive, and were corroborated
by employees at the hotel where Mrs. Lincoln
has boarded, and several others. The
mania had assumed several phases, the
chief of which was a desire to purchase an
extravagant wardrobe, for which the lady
had no use. Her closet was literally so
flied with unopened packages OF silks, laces
aud like articles of dress that it was i'm
possible to close the doors. She also
Iabored under the hallucination that Chi
cago was about to be burned again, and
drew fifty seven thousand dollars worth of
DoDHs sne nuu otposlteu dI d odHh, anu car
ried them about her person for safety. She
also lived in constant terror of personal in
jury from the rebels and other imaginary
enemies. An army of jewelers., dry goods
men and other tradesmen appeared in court
to testify to her oddities. A trunk maker
swoIe to her having purchased of him a
large number of trunks and valises which
she could not possibly use.
Robert Lincoln thought it unsafe to per
nit her further freedom. The jury, after
very short deliberation, found her insane,
and fit subject for all asylum. Mrs. Lin
coin is not fortysix years of age. Her mind
has doubtless been diseased for several
wears, Since her residence in Chicago,
which covers period Of eight years, her
conduct has always been considered re-
markable. She viii be sent to private
asylum al Batavia, Illinois, tomorrow
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-05-23
Boating.

The st. John Rowing Club of New Or
Icons announce that under lis auspices a
grand regratta will take place on Lake
Pontchartrain on the nineteenth of July.
The notice is given this early that the anna
teur clubs of other places may prepare to
participate, according to invitations ex.
tended to Galveston, Mobile, Charleston,
Savannah and other cities, as well as to
rival clubs of this city. Entries must be
made as soon as July 10. Prizes from $50
to $3.50 are offered for single, pair and four
cared shell rowing, and for four-oared gigs.
There is a prospect ahead for interesting
aquatic sports
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-05-23
Republican Parish Executive Committee

There was a meeting OF the Republican
Executive Committee Of the parish of Or
leans, at the State House, last evening.
The object was to settle certain diff culties
in several of the wards of the parish.
The committee, after long discussion,
determined to return some of the protests
70 the wards in which they originated, and
finally settled the disputes in others. All
questions were definitely determ ined ex-
cept those arising in the seventh, tenth and
eleventh wards. The seventh ward was
referred to the committee On clubs, the
tenth to the ward central club, and the
eleventh to a special committee Of three.
The meeting was full one, Colonel
James Lewis, president, ia the chair, and
5. NJ. Quote, secretary, attending to the
minutes.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-05-23
Communicated
A Friend Of the Needy.

EDITOR REPUBLICAN:
Colonel j. M. &. Parker, our new post
master, has appointed some ladies as clerks
in his Office, tor which kind act he Is Ger
tainIy entitled to the thanks OF every
friend of progress in this community
Colonel Parker, who is alive to the wants
Of the pubic service and whose executive
ability is really felt and ackno wledged by
the entire business community, has sig
Ballel his entrc into his new position by
the selection of Colonel J. }. Mcclure as
his chief assistant, and also has selected
several other well known and tried gentle
men as colatoreIs in the work of postal
service, from all OF which we are to hope
that in his administration Of this important
position the public will have 10 cause to
complain and Colonel Parker have every
reason to rest contented with his employees
ard his work.
We will close this brief note by again
and again thanking Colonel Parker for his
kind efforts in behalf Of the needy.
SEVERAL FRIENDS OF THE LADIES.
New Orleans, May ~, 1875.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-05-23

Our readers who are in want of furniture
Of every description, from the finest parlor
and bedroom suits to the cheapest cottage
sets, should not fail to visit r. NJ. &, B. j.
Montgomery show rooms, Armory Hall,
No. 81 Camp street. and inspect and price
their large and varied assortment, which
they are selling lower than the lowest.
Don't go by what you hear and read but 60
and examine for yourselves. A few months
hence and furniture will advance. Now is
e the time to tuy.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-05-23
The (br;eRni0N.

With this title a new weekly paper has
+. G. Wharton stands as father Of the liter
airy child, and gives assurance that it will
grow and prosper. The first number, which
will be read to-day, is sprghtly and gossip
py, and for the most part is made up from
original matter. There should be room in
New Orleans for such paper, and we wish
for the editor and publisher the full m easure
of pleasure and profit anticipated in his
new enterprise.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-05-23
News from the Interior.

From the Ie1reJonne Republican, May %
Il serious ARRAY occurred between two
colored men at Chacahoula on the nine
teerth instant, in which both parties were
seriously wounded. Their names were
Charles Lewis and Robert Johnson. The
former was shot in the abdomen. and Rob
ert johnson was very badly cut. We are
rot informed as to the cause. but we pre-
sumo it was from true inwardness and
crooked whisky. .,
The crop of Irish potatoes and onions
now being harvested in our parish is one OF
the most abundant for many years; Pota-
toes are sold for So per barrel, and onions
at the same price. Last season onions COM
manded s6 per barrel. We believe we have
the finest climate and the best soil in the
world for garden vegetables. The tact lie,
a person who has ambition enough to open
his eyes in the morning can obtain what 10
termed living, and an excellent one.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-05-23

We have had old folks concerts ad
Hbitum, and spelling matches ditto, but
now steps in Mrs. farley. the old original
quaint and overwhelmingly humorous Mrs.
farley, with her winking, smiling and self
acting wax tiggers," at Grunewald Hall,
on Tuesday evening next. She will take
the town by storm.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-05-23
At StaUb.s.

AT Stands news depot, No. e. Canal
street. all the latest publications are fur
nisbed on demand AT the most reasonable
rates. The latest sensation is the Meek
ienburs centennial. and be has supplied
himself with large stock Of the New York
Herald, which contains all the details OF
that great historical event. The magazines
for June are coming in, and Harper's
Scribner's, Atlantic, st. Nicholas and
others are now ready for delivery, or will
be in day or two.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-05-23
Change Of Time Of the Mobile Road.

Attention is called to the corrected adver-
tisement OF the Mobile railroad line, com
mencing at this date. The coast train, most
important to pleasure seekers. leaves at
3:l5 P. NJ. and arrives at 1905 A. M. The
through trains leave at 8 A. NJ, and 4:40 ?.
NJ. arriving at $50 and 1880 p NJ. On
this line sleeping cars are run without
change to Cincinnati, Baltimore and other
points under the new arrangement.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-05-23
Christfanity. Science and SpiriiuaI;.n

This is the subject of discourse which
will be delivered this morning at the Uni
tartan Church, corner Of st. Charles and
Julia streets, by Rev. DR.. Watson, OF Mem
phis. This gentleman has for many years
pears to have outgrown the limits put upon
him by its 1ogmas and discipline. He has,
therefore, stepped out and left the church
behind, as has often been the case with our
best religious teachers. Dr.. Watson is a
his hearers will certainly receive edifcation
and instruction out Of the usual course pre-
scrib bed for Sunday serv ices.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-05-23

A correspondent, "Southerner, seeks IN
formation concerning pe number and
names Of tho members Of the royal families
OF Russia, Prussia and Austria. We are
historically tat:ered at being thought able
to impart the knowledge sought, but must
confess limited acquaintance with crowned
heads, and plead want Of time to climb the
genealogical trees of Europe.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-05-23
u. {. WHITE, Secretary.

Are you melancholy? Do the cares of life
weigh down your overburdened spirit2 Go
see Mrs. Jarley's wax fggers on Tuesday
night, at Grunewald Hall, ard we insure
your happiness for month at least.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-05-23

The thermometer at Louis Frigerio's, No
50 Chartres street, on May 81, stood as fol-
lows: At 8 A. NJ, 76o; at P. NJ, $40; at 6
7. M, slo. Lowest point during the night
of May Fl, 65o.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-05-23

Josh Billings says, There are two things
in this life that we are never prepared for,
and that is twins" Go zee :he twin "Roman
Gracchi" at Mrs. Jarley's wax works Tues
day night.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-05-23

"Theophilus" and "Snipe," Mrs. farley g
assistants in the great wax works show, are
two we'll known merchants. One of 'em
sets them up and the other one winds 'em
nm.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-05-23

SOMETHING TO INvEsTlGATE.-Theio follow
ing statemements have been made by AR.
II. Fortorisi and he deires to give tnen
publicity:
four o'clock in the morning, l left my home
IN 90 to the French Market on private bus
mess. When passing up St. Louis to Ram
mart street saw two men approaching me;
,%av commanded me to halt, at the same
time applying q villainous epithet to me;
theV also ordered me to cross the street:
/ called q policeman and told him that
would make q charge against them when
they we're arrested on tina. oo ontt nen T Ths
o oti;oer began clubbing him. hen told the
officer to le. the man 60, se he had oeeh
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-05-23

BAD CASE OF EMREzLLENNT IS AR
REsTED.-kecently Mr.. jules Cassard. vice
president OF the Germania National Bank,
became aware that Ferdinand Dudenhetfer.
his receiving teller, was robbing the bank
almost daily. The books were looked over,
When 1t was found that Dudephetier had
appropriated something ike $1,000 Mr.,
Cassard was unwilling to believe that the
man ne had raised from boyhood and
trusted implicitly could he SO utterly lost to
all sense OF duty and honesty.
Yesterday, when DudeDhet,er appeared at
the bank his benefactor charged him with
Tue robbery. The assertion was Indignantly
denied by Dudenhetfer, but the proofs were
too plain against him. lie was sent to the
llrst district calabOose, where he gave up
papers worth $1,000. lie was afterw ard az
ra!gned before Judge Evans and acknowl-
edged bis guilt. when he was committed to
prison, lie falling to furnish $4,000 ap-
pearance bond.
Accused lived tasty. and his principal
ann appeared to be regarded as a good
fellow and popular one.
1t Is thought that Mr.. Cassard. who Was
greatly shocked at the exposure, viii! not
pursue the case VI gorously, rs he was
greatly attached to DudeEheffer, and a
month ago would not have permitted a
thought to enter his mind that his prOtege
could be guilty Of even the smallest crime.
MIR. Dudenhetier's friends claim that the
sequel will show his offending to be greatly
ovei estimated. 1t is stated that his bonds
men have declared their willingness to
make good any deficiency that may be
found against him.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-05-23

punished enough. The officer then arrested
me and the gentleman who Informed me
~hat the fellows had been doing. claim
that the officer wronefully arrested US. At
Ter was locked up ] asked the turnkey to
pass note for nv release, which he refused.
Iney saving that am the most notorious
tiary." f
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-05-23

Wanted-sealed proposals Cor two dozen
brooms and nine small boys to sweep out
vest buttons after Mrs Jarley's wax works
show, at Grunewald Hall, Tuesday night.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-05-23

When man can ride all over this country
without money things have come to q pref
~ free pass.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-05-23

WALLACE FRENCH DYING.-This young
man who was wounded ny William Scott
lesS week near the Fair Grounds, has been
gwen up by DR.. Folwell under the belief
that he can survive but a short time. A.
cused was employed by Joseph Van Don
Oroucke, keeper OF flying horse establish
ment, and as there is suspicion that he
was accessory to the shooting he " as arrest
Cd late Friday night. He says he cav Scott
after the shooting and that Scott had told
h1m he fired. Young French has made
dying declaration, in which he asserts that
Scott shot him
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-05-23
AUCTION SALES TO.MORRow,

BY PLA eide j. SPEAR. at 10 o'clock. at corcof OF
kAchange alley and Customhouse street
household furniture.
BY SHERIFF WAGGAMAS. at u o'clock, at Mer
chants and Auctioneers' Exchange, two lots
corner ct Palmyra AID White streets; q lot
with buildings on Robertson street; the square
bounded by Catfn avenue. Howelrs property
and Morales aud Urquhart streets; three lots
III square bounded Dy Peters, Belar0nde For.
stall and Keynes streets; three lots in square
bounded hy DelarOnde, Chartres Keynes and
F0rst Al, streets. a leaep.