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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-02-16
VOLUME VIII--NO. 265.
aNlTHEMENTS,

ADJUSTMENTS.
TAELEAux.''.'.., '7ABl'EAox' K
For the benefit OF the
MoREAU STREET METHODIST SABBATH
SCHOOL,
MOREAU STREET CHURCH,
Corner of Enghien and Moreau srreets,l
wednesday and Thursday Evenings. Feb
ruary ~ and IS. Mt Seven O'Clock.
ADMISSION FIFTY CENTS.
Tickets can be had of R. J. Harp, No. 10 Camp
street. and Of the members and children of Moreau
Street Church. fell I'd
ST. CHARLIE, THEATRE.
Engagement of The fascinating young Come
dteHne,
Mss KATY flAYHEW.
Monday and Tuesday Evenings.
An original play entitled
WHICH IS THE WIFEP
Madalena Rocca.. Miss KATY MATHEW
WEDNESD. ~ and THURSDAY EVENT NGS-A new
drama entitled vALskih OK WHO VIZ Is shs' s.rss va
Of MIscH1kF Ely yMAKING iH Marette Mar @ with songs
FRiDAY-Beneft of Miss KATY MAYHEM.
SATURDAY-KATY MAYHkW MATINEE, at noon.
Prices usual. fel6
GLOBE THEATRkx
TALENT BEAUTY II sENSATlON!!!
Thursday Night, February IS, 1875,
FIRST APPEARANCE IN NEW ORLEANS
GREATEST SENSATION TROUPE
IL THE WORLD
THE ORIGINAL NINE. 2RNTZ
FEMALE NINSTRELS,
AND MILE. De LA COURs
FRENCH CAN-CAN DANCERS.
THE ONLY GENUINE FRENCH CAN CAN DANCERS
EVER BROUGHT TO AMERICA
In addition to the above
CNEQUALkD ATTRACTIONS
We give !
SPLENDID oLyc,
In which the |
Best Specially Artists in I'll. Profession
viii take part.
Remember! The first performance takes place /
THURSDAY NIGHT. February 10.
Performances every night
SPECIAL FAMILY MATiNEES
Wednesdays and Saturdays.
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GPs.ENDID SCHEME.
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ONLY 10 900 NUMBERS.
LOUISIANA STATE SINGLE NUMBER LOTTHIy
Capital ............ss1O,OOO.
LOUISIANA STATE LOTTERY COMPANY.
Nncorporated August II, 1869,
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EXPLANATION OF APPROXIMATION FRIES.
The nine remaining units of the same ten OF the
numbers drawing the first two full prizes will be
entitled TO the eighteen approximation priZes.
For example, If ticket No 1916 draws the s 20, 900
prize those tickets numbered 1l4l l22 l2i3, 124i,
255 l247. l2tS 1919 and 1880 will each be titled
to $500. Ii ticket No. 2sl draws the 10 600 prize.
those tickets numbered 23l 233. 234 235, 1885, 237,
238. 23s and 2i0 will each be entitled to $500.
Whole Tickets, $40; Halves, Sj Quar-
ters, 81 so; Elghtfs, 81 Is.
PRiZGS PAYABLE IN FULL WITHOUT DEDUC.
TION.
Orders to be addressed to
LOUISIANA STATE LOTTERY COMPANY
Lock hcx No. $50, Postoftce,
New Orleans
Send postoffice money order, or register your
letter ia2 ly
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CLASS G.,
70 TO drawn in public at New Orieans,
Ga Saturday. February ~. 1875.
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LOTTERIES.

SPLENDID sC3lEliE.
The New York herald., 1875-09-27
EDWIN BOOTH,

HIS PHYSICAL INJURIES CANCEL HIS PRoFEs-
sIoNAL ENeAGEAdENTs-HIs LEFT ARM
WHOLLY PowERLEss, AND HIS ENGAGEMENT
POSTPONED.
The physical injuries which happened to Mr. Edwin
Booth the tragedan Cos Cob recently are likely to
prove serious in their effects than either the
friends Of Mr.. Booth Mr.. Booth himself imagines
1t will be remembered that when thrown from his car
ragc, Mr.. Booth sustained severe injuries His left
arm was broken, along with two three OF his left
ribs Since the time Of this unfortunate accident the
great tragedian has kept up his usually gay spirits
FULLY anticipating that he would sufficiently recover
from his accident to enable him to appear Hamlet
in the Fifth Avenue Theatre October a. according to
his contract with Mr.. Augustn Daily
Mr. Daily visited Mr. Booth at his residence near Cos
Cob yesterday and the result of the VISIT published
in the sequel must prove of great interest all of Mr.
Booths personal friends and admirers
81 found Mr.. Booth" said Mr. DAILY 'sitting upon
the portico Of his residence reading book He ap-
peared 10 be In exceedingly good spirits though his
physical condition not quite what hoped to find
IT. His step was rm and easy, but his left seemed
to be utterly devoid of muscular nerve power and
energy He could not without assistance raise his left
arm his side. have had several artists engaged in
painting the scenery for Hamlet and 'Richelieu,'
the rst of which TO be presented at my Fifth Ave
nue. Theatre October T. The scenery for these two
uaBculeS 10 anu scenic artlStS
this hour have been engaged upon the mechanical
contrvances of plays which were TO Immediately
succeed them. found Mr.. Booth in such condition,
however, that compelled 10 postpone his engage
ment from October TO October is, just two weeks
hope that when the 18th arrives Mr.. Booth will have
regained sufficient physical strength, assurance and
nerve to enable him to perform his several parts.
~ had great expectations OF Mr. Booth. He has been
absent from the New York stage for long time; the
pubic hungry for him, and had intended 10 sup
port him with the choicest artists Of my
pany, and give him such scenic effects he had
never before had, in his theatre But
l am scarcely able to tell you whether even
after the lapse OF two weeks Mr. Booth will be re-
covered TO the extent necessary for him 70 ap-
pear upon the stage, as he, myself and the
public would rejoice to see him. You
know how dreadfully his LEFT ribs were shattered
Well, in the character OF Richeleu, you know he is
compelled to cough violently and his injuries are 30
great that every time he Affects this cough II gives
him great pain in his LETT side. II would do you
understand for Mr.. Booth 10 appear the stage for
night two in such feeble condition that he would
be forced TO abandon the boards before he had fulfilled
the entire engagement Such course would be alike
disastrous to him and 70 myself l. therefore, put or
Mr. Booths engagement for two weeks II he plays at
all at my theatre it will not be before October Is"
The New York herald., 1875-09-27
THE FIRST SNOW.


Yesterday the looking sent US his first greeting At
nine the Thermometer registered hfty five In the
early part OF the afternoon delicate snow fakes found
their way earthward AS 1t was the 26th OF September
are according to the old saw, TO expect twenty
six snow storms during the winter seighs ahoy
There heavy fall of yesterday on Mount
Washington, N H., the ground being covered to tho
depth Of IA inches with the mercury eight degrees be-
low freezing point and the wind blowing seventy-tw0
miles hour from the northwest This cold wave was
noted by the HERALD a few days since as approaching
from the northwest II passed the country Sat-
urday and Sunday, producing heavy precipitation OF
rain throughout the Gulf and South Atlantic States
and frosts in the lake region, Northern New York and
Canada Inside of eight hours four inches OF rain
fall was recorded in New Orleans The Signal Service
Bulletin OF last evening shows turn in the tide and
to be treated with warmer weather from the
same direction the temperature having up into
the eighties in Dakota, Nebraska and Minnesota whero
freezing weather was reported only few days ago.
The New York herald., 1875-09-27
THE RAILROAD CELEBRATION.
Fiftieth Anniversary of the Estab-
lishment Of Railways.
BRILLIANT SCENE AT DARLINGTON.
Grand Procession and Banquet
A Statue to Joseph Pease.

ESPECIAL DESPATCH TO THE HERALD BY CABLE
DARLINGTON, England, Sept 26, 1875.
The celebration of the fftieth anniver-
sary of the establishment of railways was
commenced here to-day Thousands of
people have already arrived. Among the
distinguished persons present are the
Lord Mayor of London and the Provosts
of Edinburgh and Glasgow
THE EXPENSES.
The railroad companies have subscribed
100000 toward the expenses of the cele-
bration.
THE PROGRAMME
The programme for the occasion was
as follows AT noon there was grand
procession, winding up by the Inaugural
ton of bronze statue to Joseph Pease,
by the sculptor Lawson, costing $4,000.
UNWILLING THE STATUE
The ceremony of unveiling the statue was
performed by the Duke of Cleveland
AFTERNOON BANQUET
In the afternoon there was q grand banquet,
at which 700 guests sat down. At the banquet
a fine portrait of Joseph Pease, by the artist
Macbeth was unveiled.
TELEaRAMs TO RAILROAD KINGS.
Congratulatory kilograms were sent during
the progress of the banquet to all the rail-
road kings on the European Continent, in
America, Egypt and India
The New York herald., 1875-09-27
CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA.

INsURREcTIoN IN CoLoMBIA-PREsIDENTIAL
RIVALS THE CAUsE-FoREIGN INTERESTS UN-
PRoTECTED-PURsUNa MoRENo's AssAssINs-
CUBAN BLOCKADE RUNNER.
PANAMA, Sept IT, 1875.
General Santo Domingo Villa forced tho passage of
Banco the Magdaena River, with two steamers
armed by the State Of Bolivar, though not without
considerable loss of men and officers Reinforcements
arrived from Bogota OF 750 men, under the orders OF
Generals Patra and Lopez, making, with those under
General Delgado at the Banco, about 1000 men.
PEACE PROPOSALS.
Santo Domingo Villa made proposals Of peace and
they were accepted by the federal commanders The
forces of Bolivar to return to Barranquila and
the national descend lower than Magaugue
until the approval of President Perez obtained
STATE OF SIEGE PROCLAIMED.
The Isthmus had been in the meantime declared in o
state OF siege forced loan decreed of 800 00 and the
militia force of the State increased On being informed
OF the treaty Of peace signed the Magdaena River,
this state of siege abolished and Panama declared
in friendly relations with the federal government The
Bolivar authorities took $3.50 900 out of the Custom
House
FOREIGN INTERESTS UNSAFE.
The federal government declared to the foreign resi-
dent Ministers at Bogota that 1t could longer protect
foreign interests the coast States and requested
them TO do SO.
PANAMA.
Senior Aizpuro a brother OF the exPresdent
Correoso, has raised the flag OF rebellion against the
State government Of Panama at place called Chama
not far from Panama The government sent down
force of about sixty men against them but they got
beaten and returned to the city, bearing their dead and
wounded. President Miro then went with force Of
200 men, but the enemy fed to the woods The ex-
petition afler absence of three days. returned here
on the 18th inst
QUIET
Since then all appears quiet and will probably
main so IL matters arranged between the federal
government and the States on the Atlantic coast
THE LEGISLATURE MEETS.
The Legislature assembled on the 18th inst, elected
Its officers and heard read the message from the Pros
dent Dr. Nuncz the candidate the coast States for
President Of the Unon proposed to Dr. Parra the gov
ernment candidate, that he (Nunez) willing to re-
sign PARA would do the same order avoid cruel
UNITED STATES SHIPS ARRIVED.
The United States ships Omaha and Richmond are at
anchor in Panama harbor The latter arrived on the
18th inst, six days from Payta
The United States Worcester arrived at As
pinwa on the evening Of the 14th from New York.
The New York herald., 1875-09-27
A CARD FROM MIR. SIMONTON.

OPFIcE OF THE New YORK ASSOCIATED PRESS
NEW YORK, Sept 26 1875.
To THE EDITOR HERALD
In the interest of truth and honest journalism ask
permission, through your columns to notify the pub
lic-whch is ultimately ust-that this Office still main
tans the good faith and perfect propriety of every
line OF its California reports connection with the sus
pension of the Bank of California. In few days we
shall be permitted present such evidence justnca-
tion must silence the most unreasonable OF our
accusers
1t will then be seen that our delay in producing this
evidence dictated by regard public interests
and that to this end the undersigned has submitted in
silence If not with patience, to avalanche of unjust
calumny.
For the present let only remind you that 1t was
promised prior to the Raston meeting held in San Fran
cisco on the Sth inst that there would be presented
that occasion statement signed by the Bank of Calfor
mia directors mpeaching reports in their most
vital points No such authoritative statement was made
and none OF the directors present at the meeting
not Senator Sharon the warmest truest most
generous friend that the late Mr. Ralston ever
had. When you are informed as to the reasons con-
trolling these significant facts you will be- de-
pend upon that the Associated Press reports OF the
late disaster will be than justified. write Of
what know and am not venturing an opinion or sur
mise
Meantime, in view of the atrocous llbels of myself
in connection with this affair have only say that
their authors will surely be given opportunity justify
them if they in the whenever a respectable
and responsible party shall their utterance
otherwise than in the form of privileged communica-
tions" protected by law. No such opportunity has
yet been afforded TO me- because my slanderers
cunning in cowardice they malicious and brutal
in invention. Respectfully, ]. W. SIMONTON
The New York herald., 1875-09-27
CALIFORNIA; FINANCES.

THE NEWSPAPER CONTROVERSY OVER THE CON-
DITIoN OF THE BANK OF cALIFoENIA-THE
SUPPORTERS OF RALsroN BENT ON NIscHIEF-
THE LIBEL SUITS.
SAN FRANCISCO Sept 90, 1878
The publication in the HERALD OF facts favorable to
the early resumption Of business by the Bank of Call
fornia has contributed largely to aayng, in financial
circles abroad uneasiness about the stability Of this
country. Business here fully appreciate this val
liable service and very frank in their acknowledge
mens that the people much indebted to the HERALD
few weeks will suffice TO drive forgetfulness
the painful accident that time threatened TO
gulf so many commercial men IN ruin.
On the Goth Of August the Associated Press Agent
sent from hero the folIowing-
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS DESPATCH
II Is we'll settled that the failure the Bank of
California Is total and that it will attempt to
sumo business. Its stock is than worthless
With liabilities Of more than $l4, 600 600, the highest
estimate puts its assets at 000 but il doubtful
If 50, 900 900 can be realized
Now the CAL forced to publish this morning that
the nominal assets of the bank 500 000 of which
$4,000 600 is considered perfectly good though the
may shrink $14 OoO 900 process of coeci
ton. do not think that have seen anywhere the
statement OF the banks liabilities exceed $13 OO0 0O0
ACTION OF rHs BUSINESS MEN
saw this morning. lying upon desk in the leading
club room, paper waiting for signatures addressed to
the Directors and Managers Of the New York Associated
Press, in which Manager j. W. smonton and his agent
here, w. NJ Webster denounced in very severe
terms, and their removal from Office requested On
making further inquiry, find that the ninety vice
presidents OF the great Ralston memorial meeting are
now putting their autographs to paper addressed to
those directors and managers covering the pre-
amble and all the resolutions adopted at the meeting
both in Union Hall and outside
NEWSPAPER LIBEL CASE
is entered upon with great earnestness. The Bulletin
and Call said to be preparing for terrible carnage
and mean TO compel the bank directors to swear anc
the books OF the institution to confess to terrible
state OF things The against the Alta is regarded
pretext for getting the bank books into court
On the other hand, the Alta is going to do dreadful
things with the reputation of the propretors Of the tive
papers The Beecher Tilton scandal will be nothing t
the corruption that is to be exposed among the dstin
guished members OF the Bar who volunteer service Il
the Alta There the names Of such giants Johr
B. FELTON,, Judge Delos Lake, Thomas Fitch, George
Barstow, Hall McAllistcr, d. w. Douthil and K. W.
McGraw There is to be delay, the combatants
eager for the fray.
The New York herald., 1875-09-27
POWDER EXPLOSION.

THREE BUILDINGS BLOWN UP-cAUsE OF THE
AcCDENT-A PANIC AMONG THE AUDIENCE IN
CHURCH HAPPILY SUPPRESSED.
NRwBURo, N. Y, Sept %, 1875
At the powder mill explosion, four miles west OF this
city, last night three buildings blew up-two wheel
about 800 pounds Of powder the wheel mills con-
tanned about 100 pounds each. The mills were run
night and day The explosion first occurred In one OF
them and the conclusion caused the explosion of the
others.
CAUSE OF THE ACCIDENT.
II is supposed that the FIRST explosion was caused by
the machinery A workman left the building five
minutes before the accident and everything was all
right then-no hot Journals Another workman was in
the open air, few rods from one Of the buildings
when II exploded. He covered by the debris but
not seriously hurt No others hurt
All the buildings at the works or less dam
aged, but the total loss will exceed So OOO The
escaped destruction from explosions dur
ing that time.
THE Conclusion
OF last nights explosion felt wide extent of
country In this city buildings shaken and it was
supposed at tirst to be an earthquake.
A CHURCH.
At the time OF the explosion large audience had as
sembled in the Union Presbyterian church. the State
Convention of the Young Mems Christian Association
when the conclusion heavy that the audience
supposng that hewas we're giving way, panic struck
made rush for the DOORS but President McBurney and
others in a prompt and determined way reassured the
people and persuaded most of them return TO their
seats The President started the hymn, 'Jesus 10y or
Of my SOUL which sung. and at its conclusion the
panic was over This prompt action of tho leaders
doubtless prevented serious accidents
The New York herald., 1875-09-27
KILLED BY HER BROTHER.

coRoNER's INQUEST IN THE LATEST BROOKLYN
TRAGEDY.
Coroner simms, Of Brooklyn, held inquest last.
evening In the Of Miss Margaret Jane Fitzgerald
who was shot and killed by her brother Francis on
Saturday night at the residence OF their parents No
Ill wolco street. Brooklyn Teresa Fitzgerald sistor
OF the deceased testified that her father requested
Francis to hand him gazcr's diamond which was in
q desk in corner Of the The boy went to
the desk and in the drawer with the diamond he found
a large one-barrced pistol; he took il out and FIRST
pointed II at his mother; the witness nodded 10 him
with a view OF ssuading him from his rash action;
he then pointed at the deceased and said "Look out
Maggie I'll shoot you' the weapon expoded In his
harhs and tine bullet entered Margares forehead, kill
ing her instantly.
After brief deliberatlon the jury rendered verdict
of accidental death.
The New York herald., 1875-09-27
NEW YORK STATE FAIR.

ELnRA, Sept &C. 1878
The State Fair opens in this city tomorrow Every
thing is readiness for of tho finest exhibitions
held by the society. Over 100 unoaded
on the grounds last evening The number Of en-
tries are only eight short of being moro than be-
fore in five years The stock show especially notice
for variety and excellence and the flower and fruit
exhibition IS very large.
OF HORSES
is spoken Of superior TO that Of former years
Among tho horses entered here are tho following
Idol George B. Daniels, American Girl, HuntrNss,
Hopeful Oriental and Eva Golddust is expected To-
morrow
Among the running horses, Of which there is a large
field are Ida Wells, Hartland and Nette b. as is
Radi, who has made the fastest mile record.
The New York herald., 1875-09-27
OBITUARY.
CHARLES BIANCoNI.

The Dublin papers Of the 10th inst announce the
death of Charles Bianconi who the first to estab
lsh regular system of public in the South of Ire
land. Mr. Banconi Italian, and commenced
life peder AS he had put together little
money he started public from Conmel
to Cahir and steadily extending his operations
until his cars were running over all the
in the South of Ireland The enterprise yielded Mr..
Bancon large fortune, and for many years past he
in the enjoyment of fine estate in Tpperary and
leading the life of liberal Irish landowner He
his ninety first year and preserved his mental faculties
almost unimpaired to the end Mr.. Bianconi was a
friend of 0Connell and took active part in the
great agtators repeal movement Thousands Of people
In the United States will long preserve recollection OF
many journey made on ''Bianconi Car" as tho
vehicle came to be called and not few will remember
the fine old gentleman himself
The New York herald., 1875-09-27
Remarkable Marching Seven Hundred and
Twenty Niles in One Hundred
and Three Days.
FIERCE CONFLICTS IN THE JUNGLE.
Death of StanIeys White Companions,
Edward Pocock and Barker.
SURVEYING THE GREAT LAKE

ESPECIAL DESPATCH TO THE HERALD By CABLE.
LONDON, Sept. 26, 1875.
am happy to inform you that intelli-
gence has been received at the Office of the
Daily Telegraph from the famous African ex-
plorer Henry NJ. Stanley, at the head of the
HERALD and Telegraph expedition, which will
relieve the minds of many anxious friends
who feared that his silence for some months
past was of bad augury.
TWO LETTERS
Two letters, with maps, have arrived from
Mr.. Stanley at the Office of the Daily 7ele-
graph.
WHERE STANLEY Is.
Both letters are dated from the village of
Kagehiji, district of Uchambi, in the country
Usukuma situated on the Victoria N yanza,
the first on March and the other May Is.
A SPLENDID MARCH
In the beginning of March Stanley had
reached the shores of the Victoria N'yanza
Lake, having accomplished the remarkable
march of 100 miles in 1O3 days 1t will be
remembered that he started from Zanzibar
on November II, 1874.
DRFICULT TRAVELLING.
During the journey he passed through q
totally new country, much of it covered by
primeval forest and jungle
BLOODY CONFLICTS
In this forest country he suffered greatly
from hunger, and was engaged for several
days in a conflict with fierce and treacher-
GUS people called the Natura, in which he
lost twenty-one of his followers
PocoCK AND BARKER DEAD.
He grieves to add that Edward Pocock and
Frederick Barker had succumbed to fever.
Stanley speaks of them in terms of the high
est praise and deep regret.
SURVEYING THE GREAT LAKE.
With his diminished force Stanley made
a close survey of the great lake, Victoria
Nyanza-
The New York herald., 1875-09-27
"REMINISCENCES OF EDWARD pococK.


The OF the death of the gallant young
Engshman Edward Pocock, will recall to the minds Of
many Of readers incidents related by him and his
brother Francis at the of the present expedition
The following letter from him, written just before the
voyage to the Lu6j will be read with melancholy In
terest:-
ZANZIBAR, Sept "a, 1874
DEAR PARENrs-I hope this will hnd you in good
health, as II leaves all in the best of health at
present We arrived here yesterday, after fine pass
age This place is much better than Aden 1t is beau
tiiul weather, something like England in summer if
you wasn't to the blacks. There is
plenty OF oranges and all fruits We are
staying at the American consul's Plenty
of good grub-good beef expect shall stay here
about week. and then shall start for the river and
try IL, and then back to Zanzibar again so we can
write again. Africa is not half so bad people make
out; it is most beautiful You can walk about with
jacket and don't sweat have just enjoyed myself
with piece Of sugar cane We have nothing to do
whatever; get coolies TO wait us for everything
want The place is swarmed with cocoanut trees We
will send our photographs next letter All you want
here is to keep steady and drink you then get
along all right. Your afectionate son
EDWARD P0COCK.
Direction of meas:-Cofee at six A. NJ breakfast,
ten; tithn two; dinner, five; tea, halfpast SIX. All
teetotallers.
The New York herald., 1875-09-27
CHRISTIAN YOUNG MEN.

cLosrSct SERVICES OF THE STATE CONVENTION.
NBwBURG N. ", Sept 20, 1876.
The closing services of the Young Mems Christian
Association State Convention were held here to-day In
several Of tho churches tho services were conducted
exclusively by members OF the associations Open air
services, attended by immense congregation, were
held a washington's headquarters in the afternoon
and Immediately after occurredem mass meeting Of
young men in the American Reformed church Ad-
dresses were delivered by prominent association work
ers Of the States of New York, New Jersey Vermont
Pennsylvania Ohio, Indiana and Iowa This evenings
final services occurred in the Union and First Presby
tertan and Trinity and Methodisl Churches