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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-02-14
Inflammation Wanted.

In the House Of Represen tatives, on
Monday last, on motion Of Mr.. Atkins, of
Tennessee, the following resolution was
adopted:
Resolred, That the Postmaster General
be, and he is hereby requested to inform
the House whether B. H. Peterson has not
a contract tor carrying the United States
mails on the Mississippi river and on the
Indian river, or on any other river,
and if go, at what rate of COM
pensation on each contract; and whether
said Peterson is the owner or captain of
any steamboat on either of said mail
routes, and whether he employs others, who
are owners or captains of boats, to carry
the mail for him, to whom the whole or
any part of such compensation is paid; and
also whether the Postmaster General did
not lately determine to annul the said con-
tracts with the said Peterson, and give
them to another at a great saving to the
government, giving the amount of such
saving, and the reason why he did not
carry out such intention.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-02-14
Ask old soldiers. who have sean real war

Ask old soldiers, who have seen real war,
anR they will tell You that the bravest men,
the men who endured best, not in mere
fighting, but in standing still for hours to be
moved down by cannon shot, who were
most cheerful and patient in shipwreck, and
starvation and defeat-all things ten times
worse than fighting-ask old soldiers. say,
and they will tell you that the men who
showed best in such miseries were gener-
alp the stillest and meekest men in the
Whole regiment. That is true fortitude;
that is Christ's image-the meekest of men
and the bravest, too. And so books say,
and seem to prove it by many stran PC
stories, that the lion, while he is the strong
est and bravest of beasts of pray, is also
the most patient and merciful. He knows
his own strength and courage, and therefore
he does not care to be showing it off. He
can afford to endure an affront. 1t is only
the cowardly cur who flies out and banks at
every passer by.-Aaron Kimgs,ey.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-02-14
ANIUSE MENTS.
st. Charles Theatre.

Mr. Joseph Murphy will close his engage
ment at this house tonight, appearing in
'Help." Tomorrow evening new star will
shine in the person of Miss Katy May hew,
an accomplished young comedienne who
will speedily become a favorite, judging
from her success in other cities. Miss May
hew is an American artist, of fine personal
appearance, and has voice to laugh and
sing. Her opening piece will be "Wh ose
Wife," an original play which has never
before been acted.
Varieties Theatre.
Mr.. j. X. Emmett has acted Fritz du ring
the entire week. and to good houses. The
piece has been much improved since it was
last played here, and perhaps is as good as
any drama of it's class. Proteau pieces are
tolerated for the amusement they afford =,
and incongruities are not considered. 1t
appears to be all right that emigr ant
Katrina, just arrived with Fritz, sho uld
speak good English, while he has brok en-
German, because the piece has points in it
entertaining to people who do not think
pleasing to those who like variety acting
the song and dance. Before the week is
out, Mr.. Emmett will produce the play
written for him by II. j. Byron, Esq e,
called Phil, the Founding" The hero is
an Irish character. A very young per. on,
really heir to large estates, but actua lily
left in basket on PEASANTS doorstep, is
key to the piece. The play is unIo cked
when everything is explained, and time
enough has lapsad for the baby to grow up
and foil william and marry his sweethe art.
There are touches of nature in the piece
which call for acting not required in Fritz.
Academy OF Music.
The Ling ards closed at the Academy last
night They have appeared in NUN Der of
the modern popular pieces, and have been
creditably supported by the company. Miss
Alice Dunning is certainly a fine actress,
and is constantly improving. Tonight Mr..
Frederic Robinson will return to the New
Orleans stage for a brief season, appearing
as Henry Dunbar, character which he
plays better than any other actor has done
since the death of j. ". Wallack. Jr Mr.
Robinson will be remembered here from the
leading position he held under the manage
ment of Mr.. Barrett in that season
he played Geo9rey Delmayne with Clara
Morris, Dandie Di,mont with Charlotte
Cushman, and many widely differing char
acters with such decided success as to leave
no doubt of his being every inch an actor.
He came from London in 1865 to play lead.
ing business at Wallack's Theatre havin
already established himself in good reputa-
ton at the Drury Lane Theatre. He is in
true sense an emotional actor, and it was to
bring out such qualities strongly that
dreams of Delusion" was written for him
to play Sir Bernard Harleigh Henry
Dunbar" is a powerful drama by Tom
Taylor, ESQ.,, and its leading character will
be more than we'll played to night.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-02-14
Senator Jones, of Florida.

Florida, Hon. Charles w. Jones, is an
1rishman by birth, about forty years old,
and is lawyer Of marked ability. He is a
Democrat of the straitest sect. In personal
appearance he is represented as being rough
way up from the carpenters bench to his
present proud position by dint of hard
work and natural ability. Mr.. Jones was
in this city a few weeks ago, and was at
the time intending to establish himself in
the law business in this city. His new
honors will not alter his original intention,
we are informed.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-02-14

PosroFFIcE Notwithstanding the
law prohibiting the using of mails to send
samples of flour, sugar, etc, has been pno
lished repeatedly, it is disobeyed daily;
Almost every mail from the North and
West brings packages containing objection
able articles, which are never delivered. A
small paper box. containing fl. -four :. was was
letters, as one end of the box had been
broken. People who send such packages
have their work in vain.
1t is astonishing how MANY letters are
placed in the Postoffce improperly stamped
Some are not prepaid others have revenue
stamps, and some have match box stamps
on them. Several hundred valentines have
been sent to the dead letter office because
they were insutfciently prepaid. Most Of
them had only one cent stamp, therefore
the mssives will never reach the person
they are intended for.
The night letter carrier force has been
increased to five men, who range from
Julia to st. Ann streets and from the river
to Rampant street. The hours for night
collections are from nine O'Clock until mid
night.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-02-14
Communicated
Bound Over, Not Compromised.

NEW ORLEANS, FGDruaCy y, ISll.
EDITOR REPUBLICANS:
l see by the speech of Senator West, ,e-
ported in your paper, that it is stated that
Bean, supervisor of registration for the
parish of De Soto. was released by me
when arrested on the charge of concealiD q
election returns, by reason Of compro-
mise entered with between him and the
Democratic counsel; such is not the fact.
Bean received examination and was put
under bonds to appear before the United
States Circuit Court. l could not CON
sistently with my duty to the government
permit any compromise of the sort, and
hope you will correct the misstatement 10
Senator Vests speech.
Very truly yours,
T.. D. CRAIG
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-02-14
Pass.a.l'Outre.
By Telegraph
PAss-A.L'OUTRE, Februal

PAss-A-LOUrRE, February l3, 1879.
To Captain c. W. Howell, Corps Of Engineers
United States Army:
Depth of channel at extreme low tide,
sixteen and one-half feet least width tor
that depth, fifty feet. High tide at +. NJ.
yesterday. Height above extreme low tide,
two feet. Depth of channel at high tide,
eighteen and one-half feet. Foggy on bar
C.. H. ELWELL,
Master Of McAlester.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-02-14

Singular social sensation they have had
in Atchison. To the poor Of that city sen.
ator Ingalls, gave fifty cords of wood, and
at first everybody said: "How generous ~
Alas when the relief committee inquired
for the fuel, it was found to be three or four
miles away, ION bluffs and in ravines," and
that it would cost IS cord to get it to the
city. Then some of the newspapers insin-
uated that it was "all scheme to get a bit
of land cleared up cheaply.'
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-02-14
AUCTION SALES TOMORROW.
Local Intelligence.

FREE LIGHT FOR THE MLLIoN.-About
this stage of the moon look out for good
mooushine and but Little gaslight on the
streets. According to contract with the
Gas Company pale Scynthia should fire up
with unusual ardor just before and after
she is in the full.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-02-14
CODfirluati0ns.

The Senate yesterday confirmed the nomi-
nation of B. F Joubert as tax collector of
the Second District of New Orleans.
1t also confirmed the pardon of Sam Will
liams, under sentence of death
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-02-14
Rev. j. ID. Fulton. ID. ID.

This great preacher of the Baptist
Church, Hanson Place, Brooklyn, will
preach this evening in Ames Methodist
Church at seven O'Clock. When living in
Boston DR.. Fulton had fremont Temple
filed with thousands who used to crowd to
hear his lmpassioned Oratory. Of bis ser
mon last Sunday night in Knoxville, the
Chronicle has the following appreciative
notice:
At night DR.. Fulton preached to crowd
ed house at the First Baptist Church. We
have heard but one opinion of his pulpit
efforts in the city, and that is Of the very
highest commentator. He will leave many
friends in Knoxville, who will look with
pleasure to his early return, and whose best
wishes will accompany him wherever he
goes.
1t is hoped that many will avail them
selves of the opportunity of hearing this
foremost orator of the Baptist Church
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-02-14
Keli2inus,

Rev. G. Dardis will preach to day, at II
A. NJ, at Simpsons Chapel, Valence street,
between Camp and Chestnut streets. After
the service there will be baptism of large
number, by immersion, in the river.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-02-14
The Temperature.

The thermometer at Louis Frigerio's, No.
follows: At A. NJ, $50; at 2 P. NJ, go;
at P. M. 66o. Lowest point during the
night of February II, 40.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-02-14

Passengers sailed per steamship Yazoo,
Captain Barrett:
For Havana-W. A. Wadsworth, s. S.
HOwland, j. D. Crawford, A. Somehow
and wife.
For Philadelphia-John T. Alden, G. C..
Gray, w. S. Hill, H. Maillard, A. David, l..
w. Falkner.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-02-14
FOB RENT.
FOB SALE,

-nr
k'Uh SALk AT A BARGAlN-THE EsTIRt
= furniture Of cottage house situated in = cooa
oelSnrorhood. The house contains six rooms %
o e.S no lease; rent S25 The furniture il in GOOD
v h anu Ii only sold on account Of i'll healtS
sne owner. No clearinghouse keeper need annlv
sna only private parties who wish to purchsse "a
Reasonable price and for use, Addresa H0mSSs
KEEPER, Republican ONCE, ny SsI,S
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-02-14

party which is against such step. When
the majority, for example, of q garrison il
disposed to make an attack on the beseig.
era, but is not agreed as to time and mode
of it, the decision may be ON the side of the
minority, which deems it better to remain
on the defensive. Accordingly it is a mat.
ter of common remark that a council of
war rarely ends in a resolution to fight a
battle.
The results of this cause are sometimes
evil and neutrality-suspicious. more fire.
quently-good. Many troublesome restric-
lions and enactments, as we'll as some
beneficial ones, are in this way prevented.
And again, the delay and discussion
which ensue when powerful parties are at
all nearly balanced, afford an opening for
arguments, and this, on the whole, and in
the long run, gives an advantage (more or
less, according to the state of intellectual
culture and civilization) to the most wise
and moderate; in short, to those teven
though but small portion, numerically, of
the assembly, who have the best arguments
on their side. Some, in each of the opposed
parties, may thus be Influenced by reason,
who would not have araitcd to listen to rea-
son. but for the check they receive from
each other. And thus it will sometimes
happen that result may ensue even better
than could have been calculated from the
mere mechanical computation Of acting
forces.
This is the sermon of Dublin man.
We recommend it to the attention of Mr..
Booth as we'll worthy to be chewed and
digested in the present crisis.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-02-14

THE FEVER TREE-.Several Of these trees
have been successfully raised in garden
on Metairie ridge and sold advantageously.
They thrived well and it is believed that
they can be brought to perfection in this
section. In few days Mayor Leeds will
open the bids for contractors who desire to
undertake the work of raising these trees
from seed sent here by the government.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-02-14

MANUEL PARADA ARREsTED.-This lively
young man, who is charged with having
shot two colored men at the corner of Cogl-
mon and Dryades street, ON the thirteen
ultimo, Las been arrested.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-02-14

ACCIDENTALLY DRowNED.-Joseph Steph.
enson, a colored man. was last evening &C.
cidentally drowned in the river, head of
Upperline street. He was in skiff catch
ing wood, and when attempting to secure
log fell overheard.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-02-14

Two CASH CHECKs.-Captain Schneider,
at police headquarters, has two checks.
which were found, and he desires the owner
to make his claim. Both are to the order
of German & Auguste.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-02-14

FREEBooTERs iABoUT.-Between eight
and nine o'clock Friday night Mr.. Richard
Everard, keeper Of grocery At No. 40
Gasquet street, was engaged counting his
money, preparatory to closing his store.
He was alone, but his wife entered few
minutes after he began counting the cash
and found him quite insensble. On reviv.
ing he felt q dull pain near his left ear, aud
discovered that a swelling had taken place.
How it happened he could not tell but be-
lieves that a man had neen hid behind some
boxes and barrels, and when the fellow saw
him counting money sneaked up and struck
him with q sandbag or like weapon. COM
pleteIy stunning him. When his wife ca
tered they discovered that all the money,
about $l60, had vanished, but no person
was near. A neighbor saw two men run
ming away, as if from the grocery, but he did
not know them. Among the articles stolen
we're four school certificates. not indorsed,
for SIS each and note for $50.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-02-14

A REMARKABLE DoCUMENT.-The toll
lowing petition was filed in the Governors
office n few days since. A similar petition
was presented to Lieutenant Governor An
tome, and referred to the Governor, with the
request chat it be laid before the grand
jury:
NEW ORLEANS, February Z, 1873.
To His Exceency the Gov:
DEAR SIR am an Inmate 10 the walls
of the Parish Prison thereby Confined by
vour Power and I have to take the Brutal
Punishment that ia Exercised at the Hands
of brutal Men who are Placed over the
Rest as Captains. As We are the Sufferers
we appeal to you to put final Stop to this
Barbraism.
FROM A SUFFERER.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-02-14

NOtice.-A General Meeting of the stock holders
Of the Lower Coast Packet Company will be held
at the ohice OF the company. on FRIDAY, the
twelfth day Of March. 1875, at p NJ WAN
fell ~ 70 mills v. j. WOOD Napayar
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-02-14
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Chamber Of COmInerce-A special m,et.
ing will be held on MONDAY, February IS at seven
O'clock, TO consider the comparative importance
Of Improving by etties the south or the Southwest
Paes of the Mississippi outlet.
frl3 WI. NJ. BURWELL. Secretary
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-02-14

the practical working of any government in
measures, we do find something correspond
ing to the composition Of forces in mechanics;
and we find oftener than not that the course
actually pursued is better, however faulty,
than could have been calculated from the
character of the greater part OF those who
administer the government. The wisest
and most moderate, even if they form but
a small minority, are often enabled amidst
the conflict Of those in opposite extremes,
to bring about decisions less wise and just
indeed than they themselves would have
desired but far better than those of either
of the extreme parties.
OF course, We are not to expect the same
exact uniformity of effects in human at
fairs as in mechanics. 1t ia not meant that
each decision Of every assembly or BODY OF
men will necesa arily be the precise result
ant" las 1t is called in natural philosophy
OF the several forces operating-the various
parties existing in the assembly. Some one
or two votes Will occasionally be passed by
a neutrality-suspicious. no very large ma
jority-in utter defiance OF the rest. bu'
in the long run-in any course of enact
ments or proceedings-some degree Of intiu.
snce will seldom fail to be exercised oy
those who are in the minority. This infiu-
ence. again, will not always correspond, in
hind and in degree. with what takes place
in mechanics. For instance, in the material
world. the impulses which keep body mo-
tionless must be exactly opposite ana
balanced, but in human affairs 1t
will often happen that there may
he a considerable majority in favor OF
taking some step or making some enact
ment: vet disagreement as to some details
will give a preponderance to smsle'
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1875-12-23
Army Orders
DEPARTMENT OF DAKOTA.
Headquarters. st. Paul, MINI.

General Orders, Nc. 79.
In addition to the monthly report
now required to be furnished to the
Chief Quarte1master of the Depart.
ment, the following will be made and
forwarded Immediately after the close
of each month, by officers ef the
Quartcrmaster's department at the
several posts and stations in this de.
partment, viz:
Statement Of expenditures on ac-
count of United States Post Hospi-
tais.-Fhis statement -mnst show: !.
Date aud source of authority for ex-
penditures. q. Amount authorized. 3.
Date of purchase, etc. 4. Quantity
character, and-cost OF material, etc
purchased. 5. Total cost. 6. Date o.
payment. Z. Amount Of funds remain
ing on hand pertaining to the work
authorized.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1875-12-23

The bill introduced in the senate by
Hitchcock for the transfer of the Indian
bureau to the war department provides
that on and after July 1,ls7G, the secrc-
tary OF war shall be invested with and
shall exercise all supervisory and appel
late powers now possessed by the secre-
tary of interior in relation to all acts of
the commissioner Of Indian affairs; that
lie shall make details Of officers of the
army to administer the affairs Of the In
dian branch of the war department, that
the commanding officers Of military de-
partments shall have charge of Indian
affairs in their respective departments
that military officers detailed in Indian
services shall be liable to trial by court
martial for neglect of duty or ormaladmin-
istration; that officers shall not be in
creased in number or receive extra pay
for performing said duties; that all con-
tracts for supplies or transportation con-
nected with the Indian service. shall
hereafter be made in the .semc manner,
as far as practicable, and at the same
time provided tor supplies and transpor-
tation for.thc use Of the army; that In
dian traders shall be governed by the
rules governing military traders; that
offices of the commissioner of Indian.af-
fairs, inspectors, supcnntcndcnts, agents,
etc, shall be abolished and cease July l.,
1876, after which date the duties now
performed by them shall be performed
by army officers. and that the secretary
OF war shall as soon as possible after
July \, 1876, carefully enumcratc all the
Indians, and that all issues of rations
shall be upon the basis of such cnumera.
ton. The bill was referred to the com.
mittee on Indian affairs.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1875-12-23


a Bismarck telegram dated the Goth,
says the citizens have organized an ex-
press line and mail left for the Hills
that morning in charge of Deputy US.
Marshal Benz Ash and j. G: Dodge.
They expected to make the trip in five
days On the same-day Edward Dona-
hue, w. III. Stunpson and r. p. Marsh
left for the gold regions, and on satur-
day previous party of four Montana
miners took their departure, and on Fri
day party of eleven was TO leave.
Now would be good time for some
cntcrprising Yanktonian to enter upon q
like scheme. No better method Of de
monstrating the shortncss and directncs'
of our Black Hillsroutc could be inaugu
rated than this. Besides, when th
spring rush begins it would prove
sourcc-sf-prof
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1875-12-23

The Washington Republican Of the
goth contains the following brief allusion
tossome men who have been given prom
inencc through the change IN the politi-
Cal complexion of the house of reprcscn-'
tativcs:
Speaker Kerr will announce the com
mittecs to-day, and thus break tie slis-
pensc which has existed among poll
ticians for two weeks past. In order,
however, not to give the announcement
too much of a surprise to these gentle
men, we would mention three of the
chosen ones. Hon. William II. Morrison,
of Waterloo, H., has been given the
chairmanship Of the ways and means
committee. Mr.. Morrison was born in
Monroe county, ILL.,, September IA, 1925.
lie received a common school education,
and afterwards was student at McKcn-
dree college, Illinois: was reared and be-'
gan life on farm; was admitted to the
bar in 1865, and since then has praciced
the profession Of law; was a private SOL
dier in the Mexican war, and organized
and commanded the Forty ninth Illinois
regiment in the late war; was elected
clerk OF the circuit court OF Monroe
county, in 1853, and resigned the Office
in 1854: was 4 member of the Illinois
legislature from 1854 to 1900 and speak
cr of the house the lust two years; was
the nominee Of the democratic party for
the Thirty ninth and Fortieth congresses
was again member of the Illinois legis.a.
ture in 1901, and received the vote
OF the democratic members for speaker
was elected 10 the Thirty eighth congress
and was elected to the Forty-third con
grcss as democrat (receiving the votes
of the liberal republicans by vote ol
1925, against 11,5lG votes for ]. B
Hay, republican.
Hon. SamuclJ. Randall has been ap
pointed chairman Of the appropriation
committee. His life and character ar,
20 we'll known by all that we will no
alludc to them.
The Hon. William S. Holcman has re
.ccived the chairmanship of the committe
on commerce.
The announcement Of Mr.. Morrison
appointment has been received will
great surprise and CONSERVATION among
the political factions in the city, and evel
democrats innumcrable are not back