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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-02-23
The Postal TeIegraph Bill,

Last night General Butler introduced
from the committee his postal telegraph
bill. Although this important measure was
debated by the House for fully three hours,
the Associated Press reports make scarcely
an allusion to it, and it is only by special
dispatches in the interest of the Western
Union Company to certain of the morning
papers that the country is permitted to
know that an open attack vas made in
Congress upon the great telegraph monop-
oily. The motion to put the previous ques-
ton failed to receive the requisite vote, but
demonstrated that in very thin House the
postal telegraph bill had clear majority of
twelve in total vote of 166.
We are rather surprised to find so many
Republicans voting against the measure
and on the side of the telegraph monopoly.
Such men as Judge Hoar, of Massachusetts,,
and Messrs. Merriam and Roberts, of New
York, are entirely aware that the Western
Union Company is used by the opposition
for purely partisan ends; that its dispatches
are uniformly cOl0red so as to present the
acts and policy of the Republicans in an
unfavorable light before the country; and in
particular, the recent excitement against
the administration in connection with the
Louisiana 'outrage" would never have
been kindled had it not been for the false
dispatches Of the Western Union Telegraph.
Ii these men are willing to support an
organization so notoriously hostile to their
party they can not be surprised at the
injury which their course, if it prove sue.
cesstuly, will certainly indict upon the
Republicans.
The friends of the bill have, however,
great reason to be encouraged. In the face
Of the arguments which rich and power.
and in spite of the certainty that the press
bound as it ia bv the chains Of the tAlepraDh
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-02-23
Crime In New Iberia.

A correspondent furnishes US with an
account of an outrage which occurred in
New Iberia last week, characterized by an
unusual degree of barbarity, even for that
section.
Savan Benoit, a colored man, was ar.
rested and lodged in prison, on the
eighteenth instant, charged with having,
on the fourteenth instant, committed an
assault on a white man, named Thomas H.
George, who afterward died of his injuries.
The cOlored man, .Ben0it, was arraigned
before the parish court, and after prelim-
mary examination, the case was sent to the
district court, and the accused remanded to
jail. Pending the examination, mob. com
posed mainly of boys of the village, at.
tempted to take the accused out of the
courtroom, but the judge frmbly resisted
the attempt to violate the sanctity of the
court, and the mob withdrew. A short
time afterward, while the sheriff was on his
way to the Jail with his prisoner, the mob,
whose numbers had been greatly aug
mented, and most of whom had become
intoxicated, intercepted the sheriff, and
threw lasso over the head of the unfortu.
nate prisoner. He was dragged to the
nearest tree in the village, and hanged
The fact is, there was no need of hanging
the unfortunate victim, for he had been
choked to death with the Harriet before the
tree was reached.
Our informant states that the mob by
whom this outrage was perpetrated was
made up of the worst classes of the COM
munity-those who had no interests at stake
and no responsibilities or otherwise.
Every effort was made by the best citizens
of the town to prevent the consummatlon
of the outrage, and District Attorney r. L.
Belden, Judge Theodore Fontelieu, Hon.
Joseph A. Breaux, R. S. Perry, Esq.,, and
others harrangued the mob to that end, but
without effect. Two other colored men were
in prison at New Iberia, and threats were
freely made that they would share the fate
of Benoit
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-02-23
Mr.. "Zacharia,s,' Dinner,

A special dispatch to the Chicago Post,
from Washington. speaks as follows of the
gentlemen who are particularly unfortunate
in having names which they are endeavor-
ing to nationalize, spelled wrong:
Two New Orleans Democrats, Burk and
Zackerie, are here, representing their party.
They gave the Democratic newspaper cor
respondents and satellites q dinner at
Welcker's restaurant, last night, and, 40.
c0rdjng to this mornings Republican, tele-
graphed to New Orleans that they were all
right, having got Newspaper Row, and cap
tured things generally. The truth is, there
was not one Republican newspaper CORES
pondent at the dinner in question. Even
the Democratic correspondents who par
ticipated are not generally the kind of men
to be influenced by q 50 dinner. So the
Democratic delegates brag about captur-
ing Newspaper Row is all b0sh. Democratic
correspondents will serve them any way,
while Republicans will continue their oppo-
sitien as before. The dinner was thrown
away, and New Orleans Democratic lobby
lists are not having everything their own
way as they fondly imagine.
The Cleveland Leader, in printing a dis
patch, of the same purport, speaks of the
two Democrats as 'Busk and Zacheril," !"
which only adds confusion to the already
confounded dinner. Let the people speak
for spell.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-02-23

June, 1861, 1872 900. and all laws and parts of
laws forblddiHg the payment of the same
are hereby repealed.
House.
small number of bills were intoduced.
The reading of long bill was demanded,
which consumed the morning hour.
The testimony taken by the Louisiana
committee was ordered printed for use ;
The river and harbor bill passed; the de-
tails have heretofore been telegraphed.
The bill regulating Chinese immigration
passed.
The day was consumed in voting on pro-
positions to suspend the rules for variety
OF purposes.
The proposition to take up the bill to
regulate the Freedman's Bank was defeated.
The proposition to make the Texas Pacific
railroad bill special order for next Wednes-
day evening was also defeated.
"A bill to pay awards of the Southern
Claims Commission, about $75O,0OO. was
passed.
The bill to pay claims allowed by the
Secretary of the Treasury was defeated.
The bill for the reorganization Of the
quartermaster's department. of the army
was passed.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-02-23
More Light.

The new historical society in st. Louis is
having a marked influence upon it's jour-
nails. Whenever a case arises in which it is
desirable to cite precedent, the papers
show their sagacity Immediately. The
Democrat Of the twentieth instant says:
What ridiculous falsehood it Is for But
ler or Pinchback to pre- tend that the exclu-
sion of this colored individual from the
Senate is because of his color! In that
same body already sits one colored mem Der
from Mississippi; another, Revels, was ad-
mitted years ago; and still another, Bruce,
will take his seat on the fourth Of March
without objection.
Senator Pease we know to be as white a
man as ever walked or run for Congress.
Now. if the other one, Senator Alcorn, is
not colored, the Democrat has been led
astray by some correspondent who has seen
Mr.. Alcorn under the shadow of the great
bridge.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-02-23
Remarkably Loose Legislation.


The Washington National Republican
soys:
1t was a very remarkable exhibition of
confidence made by the House yesterday
in passing Mr.. Stanard's bill to give Cap
tain Eads the contract for opening the
Southwest Pass Of the Mississippi, at cost
Of 100000 without even calling for a
division, much less the yeas and nays.
Captain Eads is evidently deserving Of
great deal of confidence, and though he
does not propose to take any pay until he
has earned it, we believe that is only the
condition upon which all men undertake
government work, and give heavy bonds
for its faithful performance. It is q new
idea for Congress to go into the contract
business directly, as Mr.. Pratt, of Virginia,
said, and though we are glad to see Captain
Eads' plan adopted, we confidently predict
mitigated mischief long before thirty, foot
channel is obtained.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-02-23

People disposed to attend the playhouses
last night were generally prevented by the
rain. Miss Jane Coombs appeared at the
Varieties Theatre as Lady Gay Spanker, a
character she plays with all the dash and
earnestness required. London Assurance
is comedy Of many comedies, and if Mr..
Boucicault had compiled no other piece he
would still have been famous upon that
alone. All are familiar with it's merits,
and the opportunities it gives for
character and high comedy acting. Mr..
j. w. Norton, who has been added
to the company for leading business
during Miss Coomb's engagement, gave
due prominence to Charles, and was kindly
received by many of his old time friends
Mr.. Harry Cotton was cast for Dazzle, a
character made famous by the best per.
formers on the stage, and he ratified through
the part with an abandon and elegance sur
prlsing to the friends of that rising young
actor. This play will be repeated at the
Wednesday matinee. Tonight Miss
Coombs will appear as Julia, in the
"Hunchback."
Miss Katy Mayhem appeared at the St.
Charles Theatre last night as Ruth in the
Lancashire Lass" with Mr.. Ben De Bar az
A Party by the Name of johnson. This
English domestic drama is strong one in
situations and its hold upon the feelings OF
an audience. The heroine is drawn in most
too serious vein to show Miss Mayhem to
the best advantage, but she succeeded re
markably we'll in the part.
The Academy OF Music was made lively
by good old fashioned minstrel show,
given by Haverly's troupe. The company
has the same excellent singing quartette,
with the comedians Wilson and Barlow W,
and new pair of dancing artists for songs
and double clogs-Primrose and West.
They work well together and excel in their
line.
Regarding the movements of Mile. De
Murska, we learn from Mr.. De Vivo that
he has made arrangements for the great
prima donna to appear in opera on two
evenings of next week, when she will sing
IN her celebrated role of Lucia. In that
character she is superior to Nilsson OF
Lucca, and her advent here at this time
will be worthy the attention of opera goers
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-02-23

DIAMONDS, GOLD WATCHES, ETc.-The
greatest sale ever offered to the public,
consisting of valuable solitaire and cluster
diamonds, beautifully set in rings, breast
pins, bracelets, etc.; gentlemen's and ladies'
gold watches, from the best manufacturers
ladies' operas, vest chains, and large lot
of other valuable jewelry; also, new and old
silverware, such as tea sets. water pitchers,
spoons, forks, etc; the whole being pledges
forfeited to the Metropolitan Loan and
Savings Bank, and to be sold regardless of
the amount loaned, and all goods guar
anteed as represented at sale. The goods
will be on exhibition from 9 A. N. until
IL A. NJ, time of sale, at No. 30 Camp
street. For full particulars see advertise
ments. Messrs. Montgomery are the auc
tioneers.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-02-23

WASHINGTON, February %, 1875.
Messrs. Burke, Zacharie and Leonard
called upon Hon. William A. Wheeler this
morning to ascertain, if a compromise were
favored by the White League faction Of the
Democratic party, ifit could be obtained, and
were very politely informed that the first
offer, known as the Wheeler compromise, was
the only and best one that could be made,
and that the responsibility of defeating it
rested wholly upon their wing of the Demo
cratic party.
Failing to get any modification Of Mr.
Wheeler. the delegation went to the White
House, when, after waiting two hours in
the ante-room they were perm itted to have
a short interview with President Grant,
who, after learning their bushes g, quietly,
but with characteristic frmness, inform ed
the delegation that he was there to ex-
execute the laws, and would most GER
tainly discharge his duty. He said he
could not take any part whatever in pro-
posed compromise, even to the extent
making suggestions; that no one could be
more rejoiced than himself if the people of
Louisiana could agree to live in peace and
quiet; that he was glad to learn that Mr..
Wheeler, in whose integrity, intellige nee
and ability he has full confiden CO, had
had consented, in an official capacity,
to act as arbitrator, and thus re-
ferred the whole matter to him without
making even a suggestion. Members of
the delegation offered to read their pro-
posed compromise, but the President de-
clined to hear 1t. He said he would con-
suit with Marshal Packard, Colonel Casey
and Mr.. Wheeler from time to time for in.
formation, but not with the view Of taking
part in any compromise.
Mr.. Burke then asked the President to
give some assurance that Louisiana Repub-
licans should be compelled to comply with
the terms of any compromise that might
be made here, saying Governor Kellogg
apprehended he might not have the power
to enforce obligations incurred on the part
of the Republicans. but the President de-
clined, as matter of course.
Mr.. Burke urged his point with considera-
bic persistency but without the least sue
cess. He seemed very anxious to bind the
Louisiana Republicans to q strict observ-
ance Of the compro mise in advance, but
apparently was not as anxious to secure
compliance on the part of the other wing
of the Democracy.
During the interview the President took
occasion to say there had been some mis-
takes on the part of Governor Kellogg.
'If had been Governor of Louisiana" he
said, II would not have consulted with in
surgents regarding appointments, but
would have turned them promptly over to
the courts and made appointments to suit
myself" And go the interview terminated.
While President Grant wishes peace and
quiet, he can not for obvious reasons, take
any part whatever in any compromise. He
will, however, execute the law.
Your correspondent was the only jour-
nalist present during the interview. All
other reports than this must, therefore, be
from second or third hands. D,D.C.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-02-23
GLOBE THEATRE.

GLOBE THEATRE:
PERFECT SUCCESS
HOUSES COMPREHENSION DELIGHTED.
The Popular verdic. Indorses
NINE. RENTZ'
FEMALE MINSTRELS.
MILE DE LA COURS PARTISAN TROUPE OF
CAN-CAN DANCERS,
GREAT VARIETY COMPANY,
And pronounce them the finest combination ever
presented in one entertainment ia this city.
Monday Evening, February 22, 1873,
VIII be pre- sented
MANY NEW FEATURES, NEW ACTS, NEW SONGS
AND NEW SKETCHES.
Also, fist appearance of the favorite New York
Comedian,
Mr.. BILLY EMMETT,
MISS KATE HOWARD,
The beautiful serio Comic Vocalist.
Performances every evening, and SPECIAL FAM
LILY MATINEES Wednesday and Saturday at noon.
fell 3ts
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-02-23
Personal.

Ex-Governor H. c. Warmoth returned to
his home in this city Sunday evening from
trip to New York and Washington. The
Governor, who is in the enjoyment of his
usual good health and spirits, was in the St.
Charles rotunda last evening, but probably
not there for the purpose of attending the
Bulletins indignation meeting.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-02-23
VARIETIES THEATRE.

THEO. HAAILTON......... business manager
Engagement of the charming actress.
MISS JANE COOMBS.
Special engagement Of the young actor
J.W. NORTON.
Tlouday and Wednesday Matinee.
Dsucicaults comedy. in five acts,
LONDON ASSURANCE.
Miss Jane Coombs as Lady Gay Spanker; Mr..
". Nor ton as Charles Courtley; Mr.. F. Chippen
dale, as Max Harkawav; Mr.. II. Cotton, "a Dazzle
MIR. J. J. Wallace, as Meddle; Mr.. Colin stuart ~
Dolly Spanxer; Mr.. Theodore Hamilton. as Sir Har
court; Miss Ada Gilman, as Pert; Miss A. Hall, as
Grace.
Tuesday Evening, -..
THE HUNCHBACK.
Miss Jane Coombs as Julia
Wednesday Ev ening,
SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL
Miss Jane Coomss as Lady Tsazle.
Friday,
BENEFIT OF MISS JANE COOMBS,
When she will appear in two characters.
fell At
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-02-23

Better your fortune.
Better your fortune.
Ten dollars will do it.
Ten dollars will do it.
Purchase ticket,
Purchase ticket,
In the next drawing,
In the next drawing,
Louisiana State Lottery,
Louisiana State Lottery,
Draws Saturday, twenty seventh instant.
Draws Saturday, twenty-seventh instant.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-02-23
CARD.
DIDWELL,s ACADEMY OF MUSIC.

For one week only. comm encing Monday Feb
ruAry 70. 1875. Wednesday and Saturday matt.
nees, HAvERLY'S MINSTRELS, q mammoth troupe
of comedians in q series Of select and refined en-
tertainments, changing the programme nightly.
presenting the LATEST ETHIOPIAN NOVELTIES
of the day. fell
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-02-23

LIMA DE mURskA
GRAND NCERTS,
Commencing March 1.
THE FINEST EVER GIVEN IN NEW ORLEANS.
The greatest musical event since Jenny Lind will
be the appearance in this city of the
PHENOMENAL HUNGARIAN NIGHTINGALE,
MILE. lima DE MURSkA.
The reigning queen of the stage, and the most
brilliant vocalist who ever sang here and who has
charmed all European audiences.
CARD.
Mr.. n DE yIvO has the honor to announce that
in presenting to the public of New Orleans this
exampled cantatrice feels seured that little need
~ said of her merits an artist, nor of the bril-
liant achievements she has made in opera and in
cOncerts-these have passed in the musical his
tory. Her originality versatility, magnetic power
Of delineatiOn, as well as the phenomenal range.
fexibity and quality of her voice. have placed
her in the font rank of her profession, and mat0
her the legitimate successor of Jenny Lind. Her
advent in this country, since last season, in opera
and in concert, has been series OF triumphs.
Mile. DE MURSKA will be assisted by her grand
concert combination: Nile CARRENO SAURET,
the most eminent and charming lady pianist; Sig.
FERRANTI, the famous baritone buff0; M. SAURET,
the brilliant viOlinist; Sig. GAETANO BRAGA, the
king viOloncellist and composer; Charles z. Pratt,
accOmpanist.
Full particulars In future advertisements. fe2l
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-02-23

Over 800, 900 bales of cotton are consumed
annually in the New England factories, but
only 10000 bales are bought and cold in
B0eton.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-02-23
If
You want

If
You want
To become wealthy.
Go purchase ticket Immediately in
The next great single number drawing of the
Louisiana STATE Lottery, Saturday,
February 81. 1t offers more
Money and 200 more
Chances than ever
Before.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-02-23
The Temperature.

The Temperature.
Mr.. Louis Frigerio, No. so Chartres street,
reports the weather for the past two
days as follows:
San 2PM 6P.M
February 2l........... 40 66 60
February 22..........., 81 63 S!
Lowest point during the nights Of Febru-
ary 20 and II, 39o.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-02-23

Especial to the New Orleans Republican
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-02-23
CT. CHARLES THEATRE.

MISS KATY MAYHEM,
BEN DE BAR
Will appear every evening.
Monday and Tuesday-TKR LANCASHIRE LASS
wednesday-THE FACTORY GIRL and KATY
0'SHIEL.
STRUCK.
Friday-Farawel benefit OF Miss Katy Msyhew.
Saturday-Ksty Mayhem Matinee.
Prices as usual feZ3
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-02-23
A VISIT TO THE WHITE HOUSE
THE PRESIDENT HAS NO SUCCESS
TIONS TO OFFER.
He Will Do His Duty and Enforce
the Laws.
REFERRED BACK TO Mr.. WHEELER
GOVERNOR KELLOGG'S MISTAKEN
LENIENCY.

CORRECT REPORT OF THE INTERVIEW
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-02-23
VOLUME VIII---NO. 27l
ADJUSTMENTS.
OPERA HOUSE.

OPERA HOUSE.
DE MURSKA.
Extraordinary engagement Of the famous Hun.
carian nightingale,
MILE. lima DE MURSkA.
MONDAY and WEDNESDAY, March and g. who
will appear with the associated artists of the opera
in her greatest role of Lucia di Lamermoor" Par
tculars Thursday. Sale Of seats Friday. fe23
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-01-08
THE ALDERMANIC COMMITTEES.

The chamber of the Board of Aldermen was
Allied Yesterday with o crowd whose Democratic pro-
ellyites we're uDmstakable. Very many OF them wero
oGlceseekers, and q good part OF the remainder
anxious to procure employment IN Of the depart
r,ents or on the public works. Alderman Reilly pro-
po,ed that the Mayor should appoint persons to
codfy the ordinances affecting tue city Governmen t
and the laws Of the State affecting the City Of Now
York This was carried by party yote-l4 10 8. The
fouow,pg were announced tho Standing Committees
OF the ne " Common Council:
At. and Sciences Including Public Insctlon-Mess Gro. Pur.
rev. ald Billings -.
Enance-Mes. Gross, Lysaght Cole, Vance. and MorrA
Lands and Plee--MessrG Lysagbt, Blessing, and Dean
+, Den Messr. Phrroy shsBdeV and BilingA
Strach Gon. ami BObnsoa.
AdyerusEhssrs STANDBY Powers AID Sousor
Public Woru-Messr. Reilly, herni, and ShaAdley.
R.lro.ds-hessrs Guntber and Rowland
Rsr.r ssppl.s-hers Gion, strsef and soBAworth.
Knsd,-Messrr MeCArhy. Reilly, and Deane.
s.l.ri and Ohces-hesra Seery and Robinson.
str,et.-Messr. Guntser. Lyssshi, aad SimopsonL
Street PATenes-Messrs seery Mccarthy, and southvorh
Iwas agreed that hereafter the Board meet Thurs
days at D. m. The following is full list OF the at
taehes Of the Common Council, with their salaries:
Tvomey Clerk Of the Common Council s. 000 william
IL MoonsJ tst assistant $4,000 Pstnek II. Mcclure.
,,,sn 81 5OO william H. Nc abe tAird lIrat 81 200 John
al 200 Welsh messenger 81 2OOj Andrew hbb,m.p assist
I'd 81 200 John Heg 81 0OOi
Tt,snuens librarian, 1900 James Wash Al arm.
q, 500 Jsxpa J. Pure. rSsss. $1,000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-01-08
UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT.

WAsHINGToN, Jan. THE following Is SUM
mary OF the Quilted States Supreme Court taJi
No I2Ohs Nsuoss Daek Of Decatur agt The Home ssv
u Bank Of St. appeal from the CIoat Court VI the Vn
Ii s.e, far the souhers District Of Inofhs argued
by Mr. Iauey Tor pA1GA eror ani submitted
,guasnI by Of Tor defendst
No l24-Jobs Paasn ct al lst D. sppe. ron hs az
emit Court OF the United District Of P.d
No I25-John Icsses OF Valiant agt Sbdrsss s
Usits for she Nj die Dstfiet
b. Mr. Cooper OF eeaose
sppesnng for defendant IN erf
Thomas shirley; aDpea from the C'reua
Court Of the Uaed Ihs Middle Dst u rsnnesse
e.u Pnps aad sVbnistea printed
by Mr. W. Grahsm Of counsel for pana In error counsel
bearing Il defendant In erroL
sppes the Cest Coa Of tue UHe States Tor the kAsra
pstct Sabnte on printed Arguments BY Mr. u
counsel for paaua Ia error And By Mr. lorHcoa
for defeasaBt m error.
l32hs steamer Sea Gull se al AIT the schooner SsaA
Wagon aud b K smh Nc. esininsrha
appeal. begun BY Mr. H. Thomas Of FOE The eAooas
Ssrah wsos .Rd eoatsss b. NJ ~ Steele Of Tor sAs
Sea UulL
I~ fe~t, " 9ss aa< Sas osws ~ x~a rec.