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The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-07-13
DEATH OF GEN. BLAIR,

(From the st. Louis Globe Democrat. July 9Th
At 11:3O o'clock last night all that wa,
mortal of Francis P. Blair, Jr., passed
from earth to the better land. The announce
ment, while it carries with it heartfelt regret
will not surprise the thousands of friends who
have been cognizant of the Generals condi.
ton for months past. He died quietly, and
apparently without suffering, with his family,
DE- Farrar and Col Simmons at his bedside.
The nature of his disease was apoplexy,
which came upon him some two years ago.
Az times 1t was hoped, as he appeared to rally,
tnat ne would recover, and the TRANSMISSION of
blood process tended to give announcement
to his family and friends Human aid, how
ever, was futile to save.
Gen Blair was born in Lexington, Ky, on
the 18th OF February, 1921 and was, there
tore, but fifty. four years of age. After gra-
duating at college at the age of twenty he
commenced the study of the law with Lewis
Marshall, brother of Chief Justice Marshall,
OF Kentucky. His health, however, pre-
vented close application. and he visited for a
time his uncle in st. Louis. Returning to
Kentucky, he completed his legal studies in
the TransylvanIa Law School In 1843 he
came to st. Louis and commenced the prac-
tee OF his profession under most favorable
auspices, but again his health became i'm
paired, and he was persuaded to make q trip
to the Rocky Mountains with some trappers
and travellers
At the breaking out of the Mexican war he
joined Gen. Phil. Kearney in Mexico. and
served as private soldier until mustered out
IN l847, when he resumed the practice of his
profession in st. Louis. In September, 1S47,
Gen. Blair married Miss Apolline Alexander,
daughter of Andrew Alexander of Woodford
county, Ky, the estimable lady who is made
a widow by his death.
OF the later history of Gen. Blair the coun-
Try is familiar. Member of Congress- Major
General of volunteers in the grand Union
army, the friend and copfdant of Lyon,
United States Senator, candidate for the Vice
Presidency-with other honors bestowed upon
him by his fellow-citizens-he has been
central figure in the American Republic for
almost score of years.
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Grand OliO Performance.

4 really splendid entertainment will b.
given at Exposition Hall, on Wednesday even
ing, under the auspices of Mount MORTAL
Lodge No. SO, F. and A. NJ, and Lin Wood
Lodge No. 1877, F. and A. M. The pro.
gramme is splendidly arranged and contains
many attractive features. Prominent among
these will be a grand aria by Won Weber,
which will be sung by Miss Kate Thayer, one
of our most accomplished lady vocalists.
Messrs. Tracy, Bremen, Cooper and Raymond
will be heard in several quartettes, and
Messrs. F. N. Thayer and VIM. R. Whitaker
will favor US respectively with recitation
and reading. The evenings amusements
will close with soiree dansaate.
Miss Rose Osborne and Mrs. ]. K. Vernon,
of the Garriek Club, have volunteered to per
senate respectively the characters of Mary
Stuart and Queen Elizabeth in the tableaux
We are placed under obligations to the
for kind favors in the shape of
tickets received.
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POLITICAL RETRIBUTIoH.

i While everybody is trying to economic
while q great many thousands who have know
prosperous days can hardly tell week in ad
vance whence their market money is to come
while as many more of the refined, elegan
aud once wealthy patrons Of fashion are nov
making the best Of the well saved fnery o
former years, while the farmers who have
worked hard for their crops are obliged to sell
their grain at low prices and to pay dearly 70,
what they get in exchange, while almost all
over the Union high taxes are demanded ia
pay the interest on debts of extraordinary
magnitude, while under weight and oppres.
sion of hard times, and while in the midst Of
trouble the voters Of the whole country have
an excellent opportunity to look into the off.
cial acts of their rulers and to contrast the
extravaganza of the Radical rule with the indi-
vidual and personal economy which they are
forced to employ.
Our State and Federal Governments have
been carried on with lavish and thoughtless
extravagance, the total of expenses growing
about in the same proportion as wealth has
decreased, the taxes mounting higher as
property became cheaper and less productive
of rents After this long period of wanton
prodigality and in the midst of the distress
which it has caused, the people are called
upon to pronounce judgment on the authors
of their calamities. 1t happens we'll and in
good time that our oppressors are to be called
in judgment by the people while they are
actually enduring the consequences of mis-
rule.
The people have fifteen months in which
to consider and discuss the influence which
public extravaganza has had upon them and
their business Returning prosperity may
begin to dawn upon them meantime, but |
they will still have enough to lead them to |
eager inquiry as to the causes of the distress
through which they have passed. part Of
this they will attribute to losses caused by
long and costly as well as a very destructive
war, which, perhaps, no efforts of the present
sufferers could have prevented. A part will
be imputed to q sympathetic suffering with
he Affections caused by wars in Europe, since
{ is demonstrate that the misfortunes of any
me OF the great civilized nations must be felt
n some degree by the people Of every other.
They may justly admit, ALSO that extrava-
'ance in purchases by merchants and an
buse of credit easily obtained, have pro-
luced no uncomfortable part of our troubles
uripg the past ten years. But after due
llowance has been made for these causes, I,
here will be left an enormous amount !.
hargable only to the leaders, managers and
fice-holders of the Radical Republican
arty. The people of this country are not in
humor to accept from those in power fiimsy J
nd transparent excuses for the stupendous !
auds and blunders which they have COM
lifted. The prosperity which they once
ojoyed has been taken away, and for q part
that result they will hold the party now
power to strict accountability,
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THE FOURTH AT BATON ROUGE.

The celebration of the fourth of July was,
very enjoyable affair in Baton Rouge. Tn
United States troops stationed there, unde
the command Of that gallant soldier and tru
genusman, Lieut.. Col Henry A. Morrow
united with the citizens, and the result was
reunion which cannot but prove productive
of the happiest results. Gen. Morrow is on,
OF those soldiers who believes that the wa
ended in 1865. and that it is at once the policy
and the duty of the General Government
to cultivate friendly and pleasant relations
with the people of the South, of whom he has
seen enough to know that there is nothing
they SO much desire as peace, and that they
have accepted in perfect good faith the results
of the war; A few more officers like Gen
Hancock and Gen. Morrow would aid greatly
in bringing about the era of perfect good feel
ing, and in buryiDg the bitter memories of the
war SO deep that they could never be resur-
rected.
There were eloquent addresses made by
Col. Andrew s. Heron and by Judge Fuqua,
and at the close of the latter gentleman's re-
marks, Gen. Morrow, who had previously de-
livered an address Of welcome, again arose
and said "that he had not expected to say
another word, but since he had heard the
honest, patriotic, manly sentiments that
had been uttered by the speakers and SO
fervently Endorsed by the cheers of approval
from the citizens he could not help saying a
few more words to express how proud he felt
to-day that American citizens of every sec
ton and every shadeof opinion were here to
join together in the celebration of this glori-
GUS anniversary beneath the emblem of their
iberty-the American flag.
A truly affecting scene here took place be-
tween Col Morrow and Col. Heron, the first
q gallant soldier in the Union army in the
late unhappy struggle, and the latter one
among the first of Lonisiana's brave sons
who volunteered in the cause Of the South. |
To see these brave men. who had on the bat. |
tie fields Of the war met in sauguinary |
conflict, to-day clasp hands in peace
md with fraternal good will was
! sight that we wish the whole North |
,ould have seen. We wish the whole Ameri-
IAN people could meet together once and for
get the past in the glorious triumphs of the
PRESENT The Colonel then proposed three
'heers for the Union, which was responded
0 with hearty good will by the men, and
he ladies, who had not remained inattentive
pectatcrs, and who know how to appreciate
God thing, waved their handkerchiefs in
esponse to the gallant Colonels call
.'As soon as the cheering had ceased Col.
Ierron came forward and proposed three
earty cheers for Col Morrow, when the air
ang with applause by the men, and the
'dies responded by shaking their handker-
hiefs."
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We NEED SPORT.

No careful observer of passing events and
the gradual changes wrought in communities
by the subtle influence of example but wha,
can appreciate the rapid growth of athletic
games and outdoor skillful exercises, requir.
ing strength and muscle, in our United
States. For half century back, compare
lively speaking, but few persons thought il
worth the expenditure of the time required to
forego the demands Of business in order to
enjoy short indulgence in healthful and re-
juvenating sport. change seems, however.
to have crept over the spirit of American
dreams of late.
The past remarkable successes of our Trans
Atlantic friends with rifle and yacht has ex-
cited much emulation on the part Of the o.
cidents. and during the past few years there
has been evinced remarkable spirit of gen.
uine activity in circles North and South look.
ing towards fuller development of native
ability and skill Thus far it is gratifying to
say this devotion to sport has resulted in
nothing but the desired end, yet we must re-
mark that the South has not as yet shown her
colors where they properly belong.
We are perfectly satisfied that at any dis
lance from one hundred to one thousand
yards our rifemen can successfully compete
with those of any nation, and strange though
it may seem, but few of our crack shots are
practicing at long range. The time for apa-
thy has passed, and now that our new rifle
club has taken the initiative, we trust our
young men will enter with zest into the sport,
Tor sport it is.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-07-13

GRAIN FROM TEXAS Last week we noted
that shipments of new oats and wheat had
been made in Dallas, Texas, by rail. fol-
Shreveport, and thence by Red River for this
port; the first shipments ever made for this
market from Texas. These consignments ar
rived here on Saturday, the 10th inst, by the
sfeamer Col A. P. Kouns, comprising 1853
sacks oats to Messrs. Sherer & Lewis, and 12S
ncks wheat to the New Orleans Elevator Com
Pany.
There were also received on Saturday by
ahe steamer Josephine, from Galveston, 1876
sacks oats, consigned to Mr.. John Calder.
Samples of these were at hand last week, and
being Of excellent quality. orders have gone
On for supplies from this new source and q
hzge business will undoubtedly follow. The
oats class prime samples are on Change.
and offers Of 66c. were refused for them.
The wheat sold at once, for Liverpool, at
81 30 per bushel, although the lot was too
snall to make it an object for purchasers
Texas wheat has largely the preference over
Western, especially for export Send supplies
here and orders are sure to come for it
samples of new Texas corn are inquired for,
Enough it is yet too soon for it
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Flatness Of the Marriage Market.
1Ernm the N " World l

The matrimonial market has since the panic
been extremely dull, and heads of families
are in most respondent mood. It had been
hoped last fall that the usual winters festivi.
ties or marriage fairs would have witnessed
revival in trade, and every legitimate effort
was made by those having on hand stocks
held over from the previous season to force
off goods that wers rapidly growing ont of
fashion and depreciating in value. Prices
were literally marked down; young ladies
who, before the panic, were held (by them
selves) at Fifth Avenue house. Newport
villa, and an opera box. modestly hung out
signals Of distress and openly avowed their
predictions for love in cottage. But so
depressed was the general feeling that even
with these concessions very little real bust
ness was transacted. There was much Skin
mishing but few serious engagements.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-07-13

PERSONAL. J. G. Breban, superintend-
ant Of the American District Telegraph Com
pany, of this city, sailed on Saturday from
New York, on the steamship New Orleans,
and will arrive in this city on Saturday next,
when he will take active steps in the compile
tion OF the lines in this city. Mr. B. has
BEEN in New York and Brooklyn for the past
four weeks perfecting arrangements for this
company. He is scientific electrician Of
sixteen years experience, and q pioneer of the
american District Telegraph Company.
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The suggestion has been made that the
nsrchsnts be requested to either close their
stores or to permit those of their clerks who
desire to attend the great boat race on the
18th inst to get off from business at or 2
o'clock on that day. That will be grand
gala occasion, and we think that our mercan-
3ile friends would not make much of sacri-
1cs by acceding to this proposition. We
hope the suggestion will meet with general
APPROVAL
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Beer and ALe.
The undersigned h IS established Depot of
Cincinnati Lager Beer and Ale,
fresh supply of which he will keep constantly
on hand. O'S
He will sell it ny the package in barrels and half
barrels, and IN eight gallon keg. 1850
BOTTLES and q ALr-BOTTLES handsomely mt
up suitable for Families. p"'
Free del very to a l parts of the CITY.
Orders left at the DEPOT, No. 1888 bourbon street
near EspIanads, J. 3: SOLARI, No Is Camp street
through P. O. BOX 1856 prompsy alied. Try it. he"'
j. c. TREMOULET
yo<- III 1873 Bourbon street
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The fact that the great spiritual light of the
country, Robert Dale Owen, has become hope
lessly unhinged, will probably do much to un-
settle large number of persons in their
spiritual belief. They may very reasonably
argue that if the fine large mind of man
like Mr.. Owen could not battle successfully
with the vexing and complex problems of
Spiritualism, how can they hope to succeed
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SIGNIFICANT FACTS.

Much judgment is required to distinguish
between facts which are significant and those
which are not. principal reason why per
sons of methodical mental habits and who
place& due estimate upon the value of time,
find the reading of newspapers unsatisfactory
and unremunerative is, that facts are given
and dwelt upon apparently without respect
to their importance Those who correspond
with newspapers, as well as those who furnish
telegraphic reports, often seem to forget that
q journal cannot afford much space to occur.
rences and facts which have no intrinsic
Importance, and which will interest
but small class of readers, and
class composed of those whose
patronage and good will are of but little mo-
ment Without giving details and instances
we have reason to complain that the agents
Of the Associated Press very often err in their
estimate of the importance of the matter
which they transmit by telegraph. They take
pains to communicate events from distant
cities which would scarcely be considered
worth noticing if they had occurred in New
Orleans, while other occurrences of real i'm.
portance are often wholly ignored. Before
sending out dispatch Of one or two hundred
words, which is to be copied into
hundred journals, at considerable ex-
pense to each, the agent ought to ask
himself if the matter is worth printing or
not A few months service in any we'll con-
Quoted metropolitan journal would initiate
these mistaken reporters into some of the |
rules which guide journalists in their choice
Of facts to be presented to their readers and |
the amount OF space and attention to be
given to them.
1t can not be expected that we'll managed
Journal must exclude all matter which does
not interest all readers Some facts are in.
'eresting and significant to a few hundred
readers, about which the rest care nothing.
Reports of large fires in other cities interest
BUR own underwriters and the local agents of
'ther companies, and therefore justify publica-
ion with names of losers and amount of losses.
Even items of shooting, ball, billiard, and
'oating matches, are Of interest to q sufficient
lumber to authorize and require brief report,
Though men of business hold such affairs as
Utterly unworthy of thought or attention. ,
The report of remarkable surgical operation
Vill interest the faculty, and the syllabus of
n important decision will be eagerly read by
awyers Marine and river news will be of I
Intense interest to steamboatmen, shippers, :.
ailors, under writer's, yet be scarcely noticed I
y the majority of readers. There are lead Q
ng and significant facts which interest all i
eaders who are not utterly frivolous, and to
aese should always be given a conspicuous
rominence. When telegraphic agents ignore L
uch facts to tell us the weight of the Presi- Il
ent's new born grandchild, they give just
,casion to impugn their claims to good c.
ste and sound discrimination. Sufficient
nto Long Branch is its own village gossip. y
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-07-13

There seems to us to be no really good rea.
son why the city should not receive past due
coupons for back taxes, or at least for the in
serest tax. The money is due and certainly
represents cash to the city, and it would seem
10 be the plainest thing imaginable that the
city should, without hesitation, absorb these
coupons as rapidly as possible. We call the
attention of the Council to the matter, and
suggest that some early move be made in the
matter, IS it seems to rs entirely equitable,
and would be decided relief to a large num-
Der of persons.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-07-13

Distinguished lecturers will be all the rage
next winter. Mosby is to lecture in Boston
on the stubbornness of mules and the best
way OF capturing them. Tilton is to illus
trate his views of hero-worship, and Beecher
ought to hold forth on copjugal fidelity, and
interpret few more of the sayings and doings
OF the Apostle Paul.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-07-13

A friend from the Lower Coast represents
he crops as being in splendid condition. The
Iecent frequent rains somewhat retard work
IN the fields, but they have had decidedly
favorable effect upon the rice crop. and plant
ers of that cereal are as jubilant as can be-
The cane and corn are in magnificent form.
and promise abundant crops. The reports
azom all parts of the State continue to BE-
most favorable. The rains, of which we in
she city have had surfeit have not been so
heavy and frequent in the country, and no
serious damage therefrom is apprehended. In
Truth, everything in the agricultural line
wears a most prosperous and encouraging
aspect.
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Mr.. A. r. Stewart has given $500 toward
the reception of the American Rife Team on
their return. A banquet and testimonial TO
each member is proposed, and preparations
are on foot to make the affair success.
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xhs Kew Orleans Bur1xz1n can be had Of the
1svs agent in Mobile ct the depot. On the arrival
n - r. n. train.

Jon Pnrxr1No.-We now possess facilities to
xnable Us to execute every description Of
sommercial, railroad and steamboat printing,
hwysrs' briefs, blanks and other legal docu-
;nsntz, on the shortest notice, in the best
lyle, and at the most reasonable rates. We
viIl guarantee full satisfaction to those Of our
hdsnds who favor us with their orders.
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He hit the mark. That's what Eyrich did
vhen he concluded to always keep an elegant
assortment Of books and stationary at $50
canal street.
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Norrich's Cheap Fruit Store,
Will open SATURDAY, July 10th, at
1872 Canal street, next to Crescent Hall.
All kinds of FRUITS constantly on hand and for
sale at the
jyt02 2dp LOWEST PRICES.
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Union College has made "Old Probs" Q
IN. d. This does not mean Phunny Dog
Noy7isto,on Herald
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The tornado that struck Detroit passed over
the humorlst of the Free Press without even
loosenlng his curl apers.-Brookly Arqus.
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DIED.

LECHE-On Sunday the 18th Of July, 1875 Her
msnn Joseph, aged six months, son OF Felix D. ana
Ludovisca Leche.
New Iberia papers will please copy.
CHAWK-On Monday. July 12. 1875, at 1926
?. NJ. Mrs. Margaret Ann Chawk widow Of the late
David S. Chawk.
Her friends and acquaintances and those OF her
son. Charles G. Fletcher respec fully invited to
attend the funeral, which will take place from her
late residence. AT Rampant street between Terpsi
chore and Euterps, This tTuesday) Evening, at
o'clock
Philadelphia, Baltimore st. Louis, New York and
Galveston papers please copy.
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Cures B God and Skin Diseases
Cures Glandular Swellings
Clears the Blood from all Impure matter
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1t is very curious to see how sadly certain
journals Of the North regard the unmistakable
evidences of renewed good feeling between
the sections. The editors have become SC
schooled to writing hard and severe things
about the South, they have become SO accus.
toned to regard the South as q conquered
province that they cannot with any patience
witness such interchanges of civility
and cordial feeling as recently occurred
at Boston. Given q return to the old
order OF things, and their occupation
would be quite gone. Their pens which
have been SO long dipped in gall, would have
to be renibbed or flung away, and their
thoughts required to run in such unaccus-
toned channels that the probability is they
would give up the attempt to edit papers
under circumstances so unfavorable and dis
tasteful. This would Of course be extremely
sad. but by briging all our Christian fortitude
to bear, We should probably manage to sur
vive their loss. If there is anything meaner
or more to be despised than the man or
journal that endeavors to keep alive the dying
embers Of the war, and to promote strife and
between people anxious for peace,
We don't want to know it
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The latest mails from the North, East and
West brought all the interesting newspapers
to Staub. whose sanctum is ct Goldthwaites,
So Canal street.
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Something NeaC.

The IMPROVED EAR TRUMPET" or Con
versation Tube, the most perfect Sound Conductor
ever made.
FREDERICKSON l. HARTE,
Druggists,
jy11 7t2dp 1879 Canal street