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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-02-25
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EXPIRATION OF CONSTABLE DoRAS's TERM OF
OFFICE.

EXPIRATION OF CONSTABLE DoRAS's TERM OF
OFFICE.
II will probably be gratifying TO many poor
people of this city to know that constable Will
liam Doran's term OF office will expire on the
21st instant Tomorrow. Dorsn was commits
stoned by special act of the Legislature, Feb.
ruary 10th, 1866, at time when there no
Democratic constable in the city, and for the
purpose of supplying that deficiency. He served
three years and then by special act
was continued three years more, to
February 10th, 1872, when his term
was to have expired. Not regarding this, how
ever, he served from that date TO the 23d of
March, 1873, without commissson. The Legs
lsture at that time legalized all the acts which
he had done without warrant OF authority, and
extended his term Of office to the 2lst Of Febru.
ary, 1875, SO that it will end tomorrow.
We are informed that Dora, will remove from
this city to Canada where he proposes to dwell.
-CoDmerciai Of he 2Oh.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-02-25
The NleMn Onlse I'm III niErasiOn.

Nearly I,UOO famIHeB OF Mehnohltes, II lH ex-
pected, will soon arrive in Canada from Russia.
They have chosen Manitoba for their future res
idence, and have commissioned an agent to buy
for them several thousand head OF cattle in the
west. There las been large Immigration of
this people to the United States during the past
two years the number being estimated a. 5000
persons, or l 200 families. OF these, $50 fami-
lies have settled in Manitoba, 200 in Dakota ter
rltory, - in Minnesota, 80 in Nebraska, 3l5 in
Kansas, aud 60 in other States. The remaining
800 families have arrived recently, and their
destination is unknown, The Kansas Mennon-
ties have bought 10000 acres OF land, upon
which they will settle in the spring.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-02-25

Mr.. G. X. Ross says that the statement to the
effect that his lost child had serious affection
of tho bladder which was incurable is entirely er.
roneous The Inference which that statement
also contained that the abductors feared to call
in medical aid for the relief OF the child and
that death had probably ensued, falls to the
prDun1
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-02-25

ARREST AND PRELIMINARY HEARING OF ONE OF THE
ALLEGED AUTHORSHIP Is HELD FOR COURT
ANOTHER SUSPECTED PATTY SAID 70 HAVE FLED
FROM THE CITY.
At 4 o'clock, Thuislsy afternoon, Elmer
Moore, young man who had been arrested
charged with being ore of the authors Of tho
fire in Jacob Stuck's stable on Sunday morning
last, was given preliminary hearing before the
Mayor. Deputy Attorney General Hodsson
conducted the case in behalf of the State.
Only two witnesses were examined-Jacob
Stuck and W. II. Bacon. Mr.. Stuck testified nc
to the actual occurrence of the fire aud the loss
which he sustained, but was unable to say any
thing Of the origin. Mr.. Bacon however, fur
nished some direct testimony bearing upon the
completely Of the accused. He testified that on
Sunday morning, little after three
SsTs Wa"n sst as nS above wlS sb e sonf heard down
noise as of some one ripping boards from a
house went in the direction OF the sound, and
presently saw two matches thrown into Mr.
stuck's stable by persons standing on shed
roof ran across the street, pistol IN hand, when
two men jumped from the shed and started to
run fired four shots at them but can't say that
they were struck although one man threw up his
hands and said 'oh "; recognize the prisoner as
one of the men the other WAS stouter, taller
and wore lighter clothing the two men ran on
up Walnut to Seventh, up Seventh to French
gave the alarm at the Delaware engine house;
had seen prisoner several times before that
same night, and in company with Wm. England,
Thos. Titus and Schooner Long; met Moore and
Titus going down Sixth street short time be-
fore the fire broke ont; witness was positive in
his identification of the prisoner.
The accused was then remanled to the cells,
and his bail subsequently fixed at $4,000, which
had not been furnished at noon.
nUMoRs, 20.
The city is full of rumors about this subject,
many Of which are ridiculously absurd Many
persons believe that the right crowd has been
struck, basiug their belief upon circumstantisl
evidence entirely independent of MIR. Bacon'I
Testimony. One circumstance which is looked
upon as convincing is said to be the flight of
Titus who when last seen, was with Moore, just
before the fire occurred in Mr.. Sucks stables.
Although diligently sought for, Titus has no.
been found and the current opinion is that he
has dumped" the city. His whereabouts, how
ever, are supposed to be known, and steps have
been taken to follow up his trail.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-02-25
Our l.NNV-lcss LeUtAlA(ure,

Ours is probably the only legislative body in
this country without lawyer. The practice of
omitting, or rather Of excluding lawyers from
both houses, is anomalous. A body OF men se-
lected to make laws, and not one OF them ac-
quainted with the subject, is certainly unwise as
wall as unprecedented. Tho consequence is, 80
much legislation made one session to be repeal
ed the next
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-02-25

General Butler has declined an invitation to
address All agricultural fair next fall, as he ex-
poets to be travelling in Europe by that time
1t is understood that the estate Of the late
Representative Hersey, of Bangor, Me-, will
amount to u, 900, 900.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-02-25
SNGIctlMK In WRAhInglOn

We have the evidence before us in many ways
that never before in the history of the city has
there been 80 much suffering among good class
of people as exists to day in the city OF WASH
mgton.- Washington S,dr.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-02-25

The ice in the Merrimac river, at Franklin,
Mass, is reported to be four f. ct thick
Ganeral Thayer, Of Nebraska, has accepted
the position Of Governor Of Wyoming Territory.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-02-25

The Select Committee on Louisiana Affairs
are said to be uncertain when they will report
They are awaiting testimony from St Louis, in
addition TO tho voiuminous testimony taken at
New Orleans.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-02-25

-"Now, then, children" said parish school
mistress, showing her children off on exalnina.
ton day, "who loves al men2" 'You missus, "
was the unexpected reply
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-02-25

The President has called an extra session Of
the United States Senate, to bsgin on the 9Th
Of March.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-02-25
wife of man; the wife Of . drunkdrd l will
never be any longer than the law will compel

never be any longer than the law will compel
me.
II shall hold the deeds OF this property In my
hands, II you will we car be happy here. My
school is open for me, even from the howell; our
child must not live to see or know her fathers
shame. Forsake your drinking company, and
will be faithful to the end. II you 80 on AZ here
tofore, I will take myself and infant beyond your
reach"
She conquered, just As she did with big boys
Thomas Gray has not been inside Of = lager beer
saloon since the memorable day. Miss Susan is
a wiser and better woman than before the fall
The aged mother il only sorrowful that the dead
man cannot return and sec how happy cheerful
ness aud industry can make family.
Kitty still works away-her blue eyes and
golden hair like the blue sky and spring sun
shine, shedding light and JOY around her. ste
sometimes says quietly to Susan, that she shall
teach young Thomas, the third, that important
lesson, which has been her own talisman through
life Where there's a piA there's tpny."
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-02-16
Chicago Times ENTERPRISE.

In humble imitation of the wild animal
sensation, original with the New York
Herald, the Chicago Times on Saturday
morning last treated its readers to an at
tempt at smartness by giving first page
sensation of seven columns describing the
burning of a theatre, with headlines vivid
with "hnudreds perish in the flames, !"
''shrieks of agony" "falling tinbers. !"
"charred and distorted corpses," and all
the accessories necessary to attract
attention to the Times 1t is, of
course, an account of a fire which
did not occur, and the narrative, with an
intelligent or sensitive person, is as repug-
nant to good taste as it is devoid of wit. It
might have originated in the brain of
chimpanzee let loose by the Herald; it is
humiliating to think reporter would write
such stuff for $40 a week. Unlike the tale
of the animals, the Chicago story has no
moral in its composition or aim. Its inde
cency is in choosing fire as something to
joke about; fire, in a city which has twice
been devastated by the terrible flame. The
distresses left by the great conflagrations
should have prevented such grim humor:
the fiend should have died with the fire. nor
lived to mock the sufferers.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-02-16

WASHINGTON. February Is, 1875.
The New Orleans investigating committee
will hold it's final meeting to o-morrow night.
The committee will report that the Louis
lana Democracy has, fer lack of a majority
of legal voters, resOrted to violen ce, intimi
dation and murder of the Republican ma
iorities; that Kellogg was legally elected in
1872, and should therefore be sustained.
The committee will also recomm end the
suspension of the writ Of habeas corpus.
Incidentally the committee have strength
ened Lieutenant General SHIELD on's posi-
ton, though his course has been heartily
approved here. from the first, by all of the
United States literally-by the President,
every member of the Cabinet without ex-
ception, and by every true Republican Sen
ator and Representative.
Members of the committee are free now to
say in conversation that, with their present
knowledge, they would approve General
Sheridan's dispatches even if they had been
very much stronger. They regard his
course as one of great moderation and for
bearance, under circumstances that would
have justified vigorous repressive measures.
In fact, they indorse not only his acts but
his suggestions.
The idea of compromise is not entirely
abandoned. Dispatches received from New
Orleans by delegates Burke and Zacharie
express the willingness of the Democrats to
accept compromise. recognizing Kellogg
and the Senate as it is. Any com romise
that the Republicans of Louisiana agree to
will be accepted here.
Representative Sheldon, being a promi-
nent member of the Ways and Means CON-
nittee, has succeeded in getting the com.
nittee to agree on an increase of tariff ON
'ugar of about twenty five per cent
ID. d. c..
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-02-16
English Military Life.

The English military service is indispn.-
ably unpopular, and the difficulty of retain
ing recruits alter enlistment is proved by
officer argues that there are good reasons
for this unsatisfactory state Of affairs. one
Qnhich he gives at considerable length.
a weakly-looking man, whom he questioned
closely, and found that he had served in the
Crimea and during the mutiDy in India;
that he had been in no less than twenty-five
actions and sklrmishes of one kind and an
other, among the rest at the taking of Luck.
now. The man had been wounded four
times, and had served for nearly sixteen
years, most OF it out Of England. He was
evidently incapacitated for hard work, and
his pension after all this was twelve cents a
day! To say the least of the matter, the
system which prides itself upon awarding
such extraordinary pensions can not fail to
have q prejudici&l effect upon the classes
from which men for the army are very
largely drawn.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-02-16
Eads' Latest Capture.

A special from Washington to the St.
Louis Democrat, dated February -, says:
Some of the men who were the most hitter
opponents OF the plan of Improvement by
jetties last year are now its strongest adj.
vocates. year ago General Beauregard
was one of a great number of the leading
business men of New Orleans to sign a
letter to Captain Eads requesting him to
withdraw his bill and allow the canal bill
to pass. To-day Captain Eads received a
letter from General Beauregard, in which
he says: Il believe that the members of the
New Orleans Champer of Commerce have
nearly all given up their preference for the
Fort st. Philip canal, and l feel certain
that our community will one day thank
you and General Bernard for the bold
stand and determined efforts which caused
the investigation which has resulted in
favor Of an open mouth to the Gulf"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-02-16
Mechanics' Institute.

1t will be seen by the Senates proceedings
Of yesterday that Senator Whitney intro.
duced concurrent resolution, which passed
the Senate, instructing the Attorney Gen.
eral OF the State to take such action as NAV
be necessary to ascertain whether the terms
and conditions of the donation by the State
to the New Orleans Mechanics Society as
provided in the act granting the donation,
approved March 81, 1850, have been com.
Piled with; and if not, requiring him to
take such further action as may be necessa-
~ to secure to the State its rights and title
to the property thus conditionally donated.
This property embraces the Mechanics In
stitute and the valuable ground on which it
Is erected, situated in one of the most
central aud pleasant parts of our city. For
the past few years until within short time
the building has been occupied as the State
House.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-02-16
NEW ORLEANS TUESDAY, 1878

to explain his reasons. Permission wa
| accorded, and Mr.. Drury said that he vote,
yea on this question in order to prevent tw'
or three members from breaking a quorum
He voted yea in order that this House nigh
be enabled to go forward with the business
before the House.
Mr. Pierson stated that he had not voted
| aud he desired to record his vote in the
affirmative, and moved the reconsideration
| of the vote just taken.
The vote was announced as 46 yeas 20 8
nays.
The Chair allowed Mr.. Pierson to record
his vote, but denied him the right of record.
ing his vote and making a motion at one
and the same time.
Mr.. Pierson subsequently renewed the
motion to reconsider.
Mr.. Sartain spoke at length in favor of a
reconsideration. He also desired to see the
evidence printed.
Mr.. Demas also favored reconsideration,
and called the previous question.
[Speaker Hahn resumed the chairl.
Mr.. Ray moved to adjourn till to-day at
twelve o'clock. Lost by yeas 50, nays 6.
Mr.. Pierson moved to adjourn till half
twelve o'clock to-day.
MIR. Devices raised the point Of order
that the House having just refused to ad-
journ, and no business having been trans
acted in the meantime, another motion to
adjourn could not be Immediately enter.
tanned.
The Chair ruled that the motion for ad-
journment being for different hour, was
in order.
The House refused to.adjourn by vote
Of yeas to 81 nays.
Mr.. Guichard in the chair.
The main question was then order ed on
the question to reconsider by a vote of 50
yeas to nays, and the motion to recon
slider was then lost by a vote of 8 yeas to
48 nays.
Messrs. Rochon and Martinez were then
sworn in as members by Speaker Hahn.
Mr.. Ray moved that the contested elec.
tion case OF Charles MontaldO vs.. C.. L.
Walker, from the third ward of Orleans, be
taken up.
MIR. Pierson was called to the chair.
A call of the House was demanded, and
quorum found present.
Mr. Drury raised the point Of order that
the first bill on the calendar as unfinished
business was House bill No. %, and accord
ngly was the bill before the House.
The Chair decided the point well taken.
Mr.. Demas moved that the rules be sus-
pended in order to take up the third ward |
election case, and called the pre-
vious question.
The vote resulted in 81 yeas to % nays
10 quorum.
On motion of Mr.. Levisee the House then
till to-day at twelve o'clock.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-02-16
Jones of Florida.

The Democrats are not quite so sure they
have got good thing in Senator Jones'
election after all. The Jacksonville Union
says:
After the ballot Of February had been
taken, in which c. w. Jones received
thirty-four votes for United States Senator.
Mr.. Hicks, of Dade, arose to question OF
privilege, and after brilliant and able
speech termed Jones a compromise candi-
date. His speech contained allusions to
corruption, and the shoe pinched SO many
that the utmost confusion followed, and all
effort to get second ballot failed. Several
Democrats bolted the nomination of Jones,
and the result has been great confusion in
the Democratic ranks.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-02-16
Soldiers and Sailors Union Meeting ,

About eighty or hundred ex-soldiers
and sailors gathered in the enrolment
room of the House of Representatives at
the State House last evening. The meeting
was called to order by Colonel William
Roy. and Captain G.. NJ. A. Jewett acted as
secretary. The committee on organiza.
tion presented a report which was subse-
quently referred for further revision.
Speeches were made by Messrs. Wright,
James, Lawlor and johnson on tie ques-
ton Of immediate organization, but the
meeting finally adjourned to "Wednesday
evening next, at seven o'clock, at the same
place.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-02-16
Rev. DIR. Fulton.

This distinguished Baptist divine, whose
REPUBLICAN, has been kept busily at work.
Sabbath morning he preached to large
congregation in Coliseum Baptist Church.
His sermon was one of great power, and
deeply moved the audience. The point
of his sermon was to show the Importance
OF entering every door of usefulness pre-
sented by Providence. He spoke of the
work of the Baptist Church among the
freedmen of the South. and regretted that
not more was being done. The RESPONSE
bility OF his church to these people was
shown, and possibilities Of glorious work
for Christ in their education and spiritual
elevation pointed out. The doctor spoke
with the earnestness of a man burdened
with profound conviction Of duty, and his
words touched all hearts.
In the afternoon he spoke at Leland Uni
versity, delivering sermon on the danger
of sacrificing principle. Sunday night DIR.
Fulton preached in Ames Methodist Church
to large audience, on the text 'Let love
be without dissimulation." Last night he
lectured in the Colored Baptist Church on
Common street, on "The Force that Wins"
The thoughts Of his lecture were grouped
about the three necessary elements of that
force necessary to win-character, culture
and capacity. As a literary production
the lecture is one of the finest that has been
given to the American public. The doctor
interspered the lecture with extempore re.
marks, and interesting incidents and illus
trations, all bearing upon the great necessity
of the colored people of the South, striving
in all possible ways to cultivate their minds,
and thus prepare Themselves for usefulness.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-02-16
Proposed Adjustment of the Superior
District Court.

OhStINt NVuIts
| Senator Masicot has introduced bill ir
the Senate to abolish the Superior District
Court for the parish of Orleans, and pro
viding for the transfer of all suits or pro-
ceedipgs now pending in that court to the
Fourth, Fifth and Sixth District Courts OF
the parish of Orleans in the following order,
namely: All such suits or proceedings
wherein the surname of plaintiff begins
with the letters ranging from A to inclus-
i've, except when the State Of Louisiana or
the city of New Orleans is plaintiff, are to
be transferred to the Fourth District Court
for the parish of Orleans; all such suits or
proceedings wherein the surname of plain
TIL begins with the letters ranging from
to r inclusive, except when the State of
Louisiana or the city of New Orleans is
plaintiff, are to be transferred to the Fifth
District Court for the parish of Orleans;
and such suits or proceedings wherein the
surname Of plaintiff begins with the letters
5 and ranging to the letter z, inclusive.
city Of New Orleans is plaintiff, are to be
transferred to the Sixth District Court for
the parish of Orleans; and providing that
whenever the State of Louisiana OR the
city of New Orleans appear as plaintiffs in
any such suits or proceedings they are to be
transferred to the courts before mentioned
in the following order, namely: All such
suits or proceedings wherein the surname of
defendant begins with the letters ranging
from to l, inclusive, are to be transferred
to the Fourth District Court for the parish
OF Orleans; all such suits or proceedings
wherein the surname of defendant begins
with the letters j to r, inclusive, are to be
transferred to the Fifth District Court fer the
parish of Orleans; and all such suits or pro.
ceedings wherein the surname Of defend
ant begins with the letters ranging from
5 to Il, inclusive, are to be transferred to
the Sixth District Court for the parish of
Orleans. The bill also provides that all
such suits and proceedings 80 transferred
as above shall be proceeded in in said |
Fourth, Fifth and Sixth District Courts for |
the parish of Orleans, respectively, in the |
'ame manner as if originally commenced
therein.
Senator Masicot obtained suspension of |
he rules in order to have the bill read a |
10 cond time. 1t was then referred to the |
[udici ary Committee.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-02-16

The Vicksburg Times is good enough to
remark that we evidently read the New
Orleans REPUBLICAN,. We might retort bv
saying that the Times editor cOnsulta Lind.
Icy Murray and Webster's Unabridged, but
having passing strong regard for truth.
We can not.-Jaekson Pilot
Oh, scissors
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-02-16

An exchange says: Tobacco chewing has
one advantage especially where the man is
much in the house and spits freely upon the
oarpets-those carpets will never be moth
eaten"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-02-16
FOR RENT.
FOR SALE,

EOR SALE AT A BARGA1N.-THEENT
ID furniture of cottage house situated in a goOd
neghborhood. The house contains six rooms gaa
etc. No Lease rent SIS. The furniture 10 in goOl
order and Is only sold on account Of i'll health
the owner. No clearinghouse keeper need spply
aod only private parties who wtsh TO purchase d
r reasonable price and for use, Address HOUSE
KRRPER Republican ONCE. dell
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-02-16
Kellogg Was Elected and Should be
Sustained.
Proposed Suspension Of the Writ
Habeas Corpus.
SHERIDAN IS INDICATED
His Course Declared One of Moder-
alton and Forbearance.
LATEST ABOUT COMPROMISE
TARIFF ON SUGAR TO BE INCREASED
WASHINGTON. Eahruary l

Especial to the New Orleans Repubiican.