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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-06-29

A Schooner Fined.

Schooner Fined.
SAN Francisco, June 2S.-The Spanish
customs collector at Manila has imposed q
fine of $4,000 on the San Francisco
schooner Fanny Hart and her cargo for in
tormality in her manifest.
Wounded BY a Runaway Criminal.
BARBoURvILLE, w. Va, June 2.-Yester-
day j H. Mitchell. marshal Of Huntington.
West Virginia, and T. G. Turner, q citizen
of the same place, paseed through here in
pursuit of man from Ross county, Ohio.
They Overhauled him near Hurricane sta
ton, on the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad,
but the thief resisted arrest and shot both
his purs uers. Mitchell is reported dead and
Turner fatally wounded. The thief escaped
Other parties have gone in pursuit.
Reduction of Wages.
FALL RIVER, Mass, June 2S.-The con
certed action of mill agents for five weeks
etoppa &c Of mills has proved successful
Lowell manufacturers have voted to reduce
wages ten per cent
Sad Death Of an Actress.
CHICAGO, June 28-Mrs. George Morton,
actress, whose stage name was Louise Haw-
thOrne, fell from the second story of the
fremont House and wss killed.
Closing Up for the Centennial Holidays.
Boston, June 28.-WbOlesale boot and
eQO0 OodIcI6 auu kAUOO1o VI lAie cAty AoSO
agreed to close their places of business
from the first to the fifth Of July.
The Egyptian CommiSsioner Recalled.
PHILADELPHIA, June 28.-Brugtch Bey,
the Egg ptisn centennial commissioner, has
been recalled by q cable dispatch from the
Khedive. His recall ia in consequence of
the prospect Of war.
The CeIebratioD mt Fort Monltrie.
CHARLESTON, June 28.-The celebration
at Fort Moultrie took place in the parade
grounds under Q mammoth tent. Over 5000
persons were present. An address Of vel.
come to the visitors was delivered by Gov
ernor Chamberlain, after which General
Kershaw pronounced the grafton.
Tonight the city is brilliantly lighted,
several banquets are going on, and the
houses of leading citizens are thrown open
for entertainment of the military guests,
Nothing has occurred to mar the celebra-
tion but the heat, which has been excep-
tiOnsliy severe, and has Frustrated hun
dreds with suDstrGke. Only one case, SO
Tar, has proved fatal.
Nomina tions.
WASHINGTON, June % ALBEIT NJ
Wyman, treasurer; William TitcOnb, as
sistant register of the treasury.
Probabilities.
War PREPAYMENT, }
Office Chief Signal Ofacer, )
Washington, June %, l876-436 p. n.
For the South Atlantic and Gulf states station
ar, or higher temperature, slowly falling bar me
ter incre asng clouclDes % and possibly 0ccasona
local rains. The al. . Of Opposin9 winds, CLOUDY
And rainy weather, Will probably develop into an
Area Of low pressure in Tennessee and tho Ohio
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-06-29

The City Of New Orleans VS.. Charles N.
Waahaua

CUPERIOR DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
- of Orleans, No. 94228.-By virtue of writ OF
feri facias to me directed by the honorable the
Superior District Court for the parish OF Orleans in
the above entitled cause for city taxes of 1875 will
proceed to sell at public auction at the Merchants
and Auctioneers Exchange, Royal street, between
Canal and CustomhOuse streets, in the Second Dis
trct OF this city, ON T6UKSDAY June 20. 1876, at
twelve O'Clock NJ, the following described prop
erty, to wit
FIVE CERTAIN LOTS OF GROUND, situated in
the Sixth District of this city, in square number
three hundred and eighty. bounded By st. Charles,
ToledanO and Pry tania streets and Louisiana ave-
nue., designated a. lots numbers six to ten; meas-
uring one hundred and sixty feet St. Charles
street. by one hundred aud twenty feet OF Tole-
dano street.
Seized in the above suit.
Terms-Cash on the spot.
EUGENE WAGGAMAN
my27 iel0 % Civil Sheriff of the Parish of Orleans
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-06-29
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
OFFICE OF THE REPUBLICAN, /
Thursday, June 2e. 1876. )
CLEARED YESTERDAY.
Steamship Hudson, eager, for New York
ARRIVED YESTERDAY.

Schooner Jennie Wood. Pizzati. days from Rua.
tan Island, to S Oten Bro I'd district PT
STEAMBOATS,.
Frank Pargoud White. from Greenvills
Willie, Bianks from Ouachi City
Carrie A Thorn O'Pry from Lower Coast
Wswenock. Taylor from Lower Coast
Grand Lake and barges, Toms. from St Louis
EXPORTS.
NEW YORK-Steamship Hudson-l53l bales cot
ton 212 hhds tobacco 259 SKIS ocaAe $50 bbls oil 40
bbis molseses AZ half bbs mo asses 100 bales mOss
81 dry hides 200 bdls hides bales hides Al cases
mds6
IMPORTS.
RUATAN ISLAND-Seheoner jennie Wood-25,d 600
psntains 1000 punches bananas 81 coo cOcOanuts 80
dozen pineapples6 bbls lines
RECEIPTS OF PRODUCE.
GREENvILLE--Steamer Frank Pargoud--S6+
bales cotton 1884 SKIS cotton seed 200 SKIS Olcake Is
hhds tohscco and sundries
OUACHITA CITY-Steamer Willie-ll2 bales cot.
ton l40 SKIS cstton seed 10 sks seed cotton 1909
slaves and sundres
LOWER COAST-Steamer Carrie Thorn-Sun-
dries
LOWER COAST--Steamer Wawenock-Su ndries
RECEIPTS BY RAILROADS.
MOHGAE'S LOUISIANA AND TEXAS RAILROAD.
June 28-4 bales cotton bbls molasses 626 SKIS po-
tatoes SO SKIS onions snd svI,,siriee
NEW ORLEANS AND MOBILE RAILROAD, June
$50 bbls whisky l4O BIB rosin 2l5 bxs cheese Al
frkns butter and sundres
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-06-29
NEW YORK.
N.,ienal Besra Of Trade.

New YORK, June 2S.-1n the National
Board sof Trade . resolution wac passed
that the whole management Of the finances
Of the country should be kept ont Of poll
tics and vested in . supreme board, with
sub boards appointed by Congress. Re
ferred to the executive committee.
Resolutions were discussed se to the ex-
pediency of the establishment Of national
board Of commerce.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-06-29
The City Of New Orleans vs.. william
seaman.

SUPERIOR DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
- of Orleans, No. SO &c., BY virtue OF writ of
feri facias to me directed by the honorable the
Superior District Court for the parish of Orleans in
the above entitled cause, for city taxes of 1873,
will proceed to sell at public auction, at the
Merchants and AuctiOneers Exchange, Royal street,
between Canal and CustOmhouse streets, in the
Second District of this city, on THURSDAY, June
49, 1876, at twelve o'clock NJ. the following de-
scribed property, to wit
THREE CERTAIN LOTS OF GROUND. situated in
the Fourth District of this city, in square number
one hundred and seventy two, bounded by st.
Andrew Camp. Chestnut and Josephine streets,
designated as lots numbers twentv.t 40 to twenty
four measuring ninety six feet on st. Andrew
street b. one bundled and twenty FIVE fvt in
depth.
Seized in the above SUIT.
Terms-Cash On the spot
EUGENE WAGGAMAN.
x27 ielO 20 Civil Sheriff of the Parish of rlesne
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-06-29
The City Of New Orleans W. William

81. Thomas
OUPERIOR DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
y OF Orleans, No. 9366e.-Py virtue of writ Of
fieIi facias directed by the honorable the SUI
perior District curt for the parish OF Orleans, in
the above entitled cause, for city taxes Of 1878,
will proceed to sell at public auction at the Mer-
chants and Auctioneers' Exchange Royal street.
between Canal and CustOmhOuse streets, in the
Second District of this city, on MONDAY, July
81, 1876 at twelve O'Clock NJ. the following de-
SEVEN CERTAIN Tors OF GROUND situated in
the Fourth District of iris city. n square number
one hundred aud seventy -Dlne, bounded by Coli
scum, Chestnut, jackson and Philip streets, desig-
mated as follows: Lot number ten measuring thirty
four feet on Coliseum street by one hundred and
twenty seven feet in depth; lots numbers eleven
TO fourteen measuring each thrty-one feet on
Coliseum street. b. one huHd ed and twenty sew
feet on Philip street lots numbers fifteen and six
teen me assuring each thirry-one feet on Phi p
st Get, By ole hund ed and twenty seven feet IL
depth.
Seized in the above suit
Terms-Cash on the s,ot-
EUGENE WAGGAMAN.
i.1o iyHS Civil Sheriff {. the ParIsu Orleans
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-06-29

CUPERIOR DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
y OF Orleans No. SO, 2OG.-By virtue Of writ Of
feri facias to NE directed by the honorable the
Superior District Court for the parish Of Orleans in
the above entitled cause for city taxes Of 1875,
will proceed to sell at public auction at the Mer-
chants and Auctioneers Exchange, Royal street,
between Canal and CustOmhOuse streets, in the
Second District of this city, MONDAY, July 81 4,
1876, at twelve o'clock NJ the following described
property. to wit
CERTAIN LOT OF GROUND. situated in the
Second District Of this city, in square number
mare and Dauphice streets, oesignsted sc lot
number wen ~ Que, measuring sixty four feet on
Burgundy str ct by one hundred and twenty.
sev en- feet in depth.
Seized in the above suit
Terms Cash on the spot.
EUGENE WAGGAMAN,
je29 jv8 30 Civil Sheriff Of the Parish OF Orleans
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-06-29
The City Of New Orleans VS.. Miss Ida
BAhaM.

INC VIty o. NeW Of5eanb VS.. MISS Ida
BAhaM.
GCPERIOR DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
- of Orleans. No. 50, 734.-By virtue of a writ Of
feri facias to directed by the hOnorabletne Su.
perior District Court for the parish OF Orleans ID
I will proceed to sell at public auction, at the
Merchants and AuctiOneers Excnange, Royal
street, between Canal and Customhouse Streets
in the Second District of this city on MON.
DAY, July 81. 1876, at twelve o'clock NJ, the fol-
lowing described property, to wit
A CERTAIN LOT OF GROUND, situated in the
Fourth District Of this city, in square nun Der
one hundred and four, bounded bv Felicity
Laurel, St. Mary and Apnuuciation streets det ig.
mate as lot number one, mess IIiLg 'ni,t = .fIee
feet Felicity street by ole bundled fee.
Laurel st Get.
Seized in the above suit.
Terlns-Cash on the spot.
EUGENE WAGGAMAN
js29 jy8 30 Civil Sheriff of the Parish OF orleans
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-06-29

The City Of New Orleans VI. Mrs. n.
E. N. Fellows; came W. Mrs. E. N. Fellows.
CUPERIOR DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
Of Of a saa to me- ss
by the honorable the Superior District Court
for the parish Of Orleans, in the above en-.
will proceed to sell at public auction at the Mer
chants and Auctioneers' Exchange, Royal street,
SSstween Canal and CustOmLouse streets in the
81, go, at twelve o'clock NJ, the following de-
Scs'S GH property. to wit
SAETAlN PORTION OF GROUND, situated in
me SKIN District OF this city, il square number
iour hAnard aud thirteen, bounded by Jera
ApoiiO, 81. Charles ANA Csdiz streets, measuring
depth. y ~
Seized in the abo4e suits.
Terms-Cash ON the suet
EGENE WAGGAMAN
JeZSJv0 30 Civil Sheriff of the Parish OF Orleans.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-06-29
NEW ORLEANS CLEARING HOUSE.

Gold opened st ll20il24. against ll2 at New
York and, after . limited business closed a.
12tdll2ae against ll2t in that market The
sales were confined to $1,000 embracing 5000 1t
li2h; $4,000 at ll2A and 5000 at ll2A OiRS.
No sales of silver we're reported and que tatlons
continued nominal for both American half dollars
and Mexican dollars.
Fcreign exchange WAS without 9u0tabie varia-
ton. The MOvt neUt in ete ing was moderate
CON pri.ing cnly 3H1t0 embracing $1,000 and
$4,000 bill Of facing aud 3l200 Al clear at s. a;
435OO Al clear at IS ASH; 5000 bank at IS 46 X
and $4,000 do ~ SIS a.
No sales OF francs were reported
At the close sterling bills were quoted at
s. 4405 IS for bill of lsding and Al clear. and
ass 491s tor bank bank counter rate -O&s 50):
and francs at Ash a4.66A for commercial and
nominal for bank.
New York sight was dull and sncb banged. The
oriv sale reported was 900 private bankers at
z cent premium.
I I he banks continued to check on New York at
\ y cent premium, and commercial sight was
still Quoted ut \.
The following lie the Official STATE ment Of the
an ea rennrfsd tOdav At the New Orleans Stock
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-06-29
COMMERCIAL.

COTTON-The sales to-day were confined TO
10 bales ~ irregular aud easier prices requiring
reduction Of nc in our quotations. Of low
middling and the grades above and sc in the in.
side figures Of the grades below. We give also the
figures and report Of the h1change' as below:
AMERICAN. STANDARD OF CLASSIFICATION.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-06-29

The City of New Orleans y 49, r.-n
line solomon; came vs. same; Il AZ vs sane
CUPERlOR DISTRICT COURT FOR -HR PARISH
- of Orleans, Nos. 5S.922. "A, 783 anta2 90 -
virtue Of tbreo writs Of feri facias ( nc a.
rected by the honorable the superior district
Court for the parish Of Orleans, in the abov- enti
will proceed to sell at public auction, at the ~.
chants and Auctioneers' Exchange, Royal stree
Second District Of this city, on MONDAY, July
81. 1876, at twelve O'Clock H., the following de-
scribed property, to wit
the Third District of this city, in squire number
thirteen hundred and fifty six bounded By Broad
Laharpe, Lapeyr1use and Rorssehn streets, meas.
uring two. hundred and eighty-two feet on Broad
street, by two hundred and ten feet in depth.
Sezed in the above suits.
Terms-Cash on the spot.
EUGENE 'WAGGAMAN,
ie29 ivS 80 Civil Sheriff OF the Parish Of Orleans
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-06-29
sHERIFF'S SALES.


The Ciry Of New jOrieans W. w. j. Gas.
tell; eame 70. same.
CUPERIOR DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
- Of Orleans, Mes. 6s,676 and e3,2s4.-By vir-
tue Of two writs Of heri facias to me ID.
rected by the honorable the Superior District
Court for the parish Of Orleans. in the above en-.
titled causes for city taxes Of 1874 and 1875, will
proceed to sell atpublic auction at the Merchants
and Aucti0neers' Exchange, Royal street, between
Canal and CustomhOuse streets, in the Second Dis
trict Of this city. on MONDAY, July 81. 1876, at
twelve O'clock NJ, the following described prop.
erty to wit
CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND, situated in
seven hundred and forty. eight, bounded by Cal
horne, Elysian Fields, Frenchnen and Prosper
streets, desig1 a ed a. lot number fifteen, meas.
uIing one bundled and twepty.eighr feet on Clai.
borne street, by one hundred and twenty -thlee
feet in depth.
Seized in the above suits.
Terms Cash on the spot.
EUGENE wAGGAMAN,
je29 jy8 80 Civil Sheriff of the Parish OF Orleans.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-06-29
SHERIFEH SALES.
The City Of New Orleans W. j. +. Spea
ICg; same VI. same.

The City Of New Orleans W. j. +. Spear.
Ing same VI. same.
CUPERIOR DISTRICT COURT FOR The PARISH
~ of Orleans. Nos. Is 2s6 aud 80 s8O.-By vir.
He Of two write OF feri facias to me directed
~, the honorable the Superior District Court
1amtlhe parish of Orleans, in the above entitled
np.ceed to sell at public auction at the Mer.
brtwse1Hnd Auctioneers' exchange. Royal street,
r ,n,v ~ inastrict Of this city on MONDAY,
Sescrs III nv at twelve O'clock NJ the following
1 a CER1 iniNFrty; to wit ,,,
nd. ~ "5 IF this city. in square number one
C1nstsnce sn and Nh bounded by jackson. Laurel,
humber three ana s :. dsngn:t s - lot
na.ng ."oniysA ICE ION Jackson street. by one
Seized in the above sun N oep'n'
Te1ms-Cash On the sYOA
je29 iy8 80 Civil Sheriff of : p;1 - N,,,..r.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-06-29

The snly sale Of securities not reported Of the
Exchange was 5000 city premium bonds at 35s.
State consols sold to fair 81 tent, b. under The
decline at New York, and political influences. tine
market tell OF fully y p cent, closing nominal at
about 674.
City premium bonds were in fair request. ana
closed at 35a ass against 351s 035a4 yesterday.
City scrip was uncnanged, and State warrants
i,,an;mafe
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-06-29
WAk PkPAhfMENr, J
Office Chief Signal Officer,
Washington, June %, l876-4:3t p. n.

For the South Atlantic and Gulf states station.
srv or higher temperature slowly falling bsr me-
ter. increasing couoIness and possibly occasional
local rains. The Az . Of opposing winds, cloudy
and rainy weather, WI PROBABLY develop INTO On
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-06-29

ETJENE " AGTa.NAN-
i. % jy8 50 Civil Sheriff OF the Parish OF Orleans
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-06-29
Joseph Billgery ". Charles L0gue, Agent
Of Alfred COlOmb

EUGENE wAGGAMAN.
ie2S jy8 30 Civil Sheriff of tine Parish of Oreane
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-06-29
The City of New Orleans "a. Mrs lose ph
A. Leveque

AGENE WAGGAMAN
JeIsJNo ~ Nlvil Shel1E of the Parish CT Orleans
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-06-29
PlATFORM or THE NATIONAL RE
PUBLICAN PARTY.
Adopted In Conventton 1t Cincinnati,
Ohio, June Is, 1876.

Adopted In Conveutien 1t Cincinnati,
Ohio. Juno Is, 1876.
When in the economy Of Providence this
land vac to he purged of human slavery,
and when the strength Of the government
Of the people, by the people, for the people,
was to be demonstrated, the Republican
party came into power. Its deeds have
passed into history. and We look back to
them with pride. Incited by their memories
and high aims for the good Of our country
and mankind, and looking to the future
with unfaltering courage, hope and pur-
pose, We, the representatives. OF the party
In national convention assembled. make the
following declaration Of principles:
Flrst-The United States of America is
nation, not . league. By the combined
workings of the national and State govern
mente, under their respective constitutions,
the rights of every citizen are secured ct
home and protected abroad, and the com-
mon welfare promoted.
Second-The Republican party has pre-
served those governments to the hundredth
anniversary Of the nations birth, and they
are now emb0dimente of the great truths
spoken st its cradle, ''thst all men are Gre
ated equal, that they are endowed by their
Creator with certain inalienable rights,
among which are life, liberty and the pur
suit Of happiness; that for the attainment
of these ends governments have been insti-
tu.ed among men, deriving their just
powers from the consent Of the governed
Until these truths are cheerfully adopted,
or, if needed to be, vigorously enforced.
the work Of the Republican party is IN
finished.
Thild-The permanent pacifoatiOn OF the
Southern section of the Union, and the CON-
plete protection of sll its citizens in the free
endowment of al ! their rights are duties to
which the Republican party stands saeredly
pledged. The power to provide for the en-
fOrcement Of the principle embodied in the
recent constitutional amendments is vested
by those amendments in the Congress OF the
United States; and We declare it to be the
solemn obligation of the legislative and ex-
ecutive departments Of the government to
put into immediate and vigorous exercise
all their constitutional powers for removing
any Just causes of discomfort on the part OF
any class, and tor securing TO every Amer
lean citizen complete liberty and exac:
equality in the exercise Of all civil, political
and public rights. To this end We impera-
lively demand Congress- and chief execu-
tive whose courage and fidelity to these du'
ties shall not falter until theee results are
Fourth-In the first act Of Congress
sigped by President Grant, the national
government assumed to remove any doubts
Of its purpose to discharge all just Oblga-
lions to the public creditors, and eolemnly
pledged its faith to make provision ct the
earliest practicable period tor the redemp.
ton of the United States notes in coin. Com
mercial prosperity, public morals and ma
tionsl credit demand that this promise be
fulfilled by q continuous and steady pro-
greee to specie payment. -e-sss
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-06-29
The City of New Orleans VS.. George
Fausterman.

EUGENE W AGGAXAN,
je29 i,8 30 Civil Sheriff of the arsh of Orleans.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-06-29
The City of New Orleans VS.. E. BOur-
gois; same VS.. Edwar0 Bourgeois.

go jyS 80 Civil Sheriff of the Parish OF Orleans
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-06-29
The City of New Orleans W. Widow p.
U. 4aIioux.

ie2s jys 80 Civil Sheriff OF the Parish Of Orleans
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-06-29
The City of New Orleans vs.. George
Zickendrath.

mY21 alO q Civil Sheriff of the Parish of Orleana
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-06-29

je2s jys3O Civil Sheriff Of the Parish Of Orleans.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-06-29
The Civ Of New Orleans ye. James NJ .
Walsh.

EUVENE W AOUAMAN.
je2e jye 30 Civil Sheriff OF the Parish Of Orleans
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-08-16

AS the time approaches for our
District and Parochial nominations,
and as a matter of course the Demo
crat will support them when made,
we have a purely business chat to
enter here in our interest. In the
good old days of Democracy, pros
perity ond good will, our party al
ways handsomely stood up to its Or
gan, but in these rather selfish times,
this time honored business custom
has allowed itself to be furnished,
and our exchequer is badly sighted.
We propose now, and hereby an
nounce it officially, to make the fol-
lowing charges, or rather to write it
more plainly, to collect cash down,
for nominated Parish candidates ten
dollars each, and for Legislative ones
twenty-five dollars and District ones
fifteen dollars. To this last we
make an exception of District Judge,
for which our price must be fifty
dollars. We hope all will under
stand this, for we make the notice
ample in time for the lucky and pa
triotic ones to be guided by, and not
have any come backs at the Demo-
crat. We mean business in our ma
ture days, and want the dancers to
pay for the Democrats official music.
Remember this.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1876-08-16
JUDGE W. A. SEAY.

W. regret to know that the real
views of our late fellow citizen, Judge
W. A. seay, in the so called Railroad
conflict, which unnecessarily and IN
fortunately seems to rage between
the Shreveport people and some of
our people nearer US, has not been
properly understood, and perhaps
had some influence in defeating him
before the late Congressional Con-
vention. In justice to the Judge we
take great pleasure in reproducing
here an extract from his remarks be-
fore the Shreveport Cotton Exchange
made November %, 1876, and that
were reported at the time in the
Shreveport Telegram:
"The speaker read a telegram from
the Memphis Convention to the ef-
feet that that body favored a subsidy
to the Texas and Pacific west, With
branches from Shreveport to New
Orleans, Vicksburg and Memphis
He also read a letter from Col. Tom
Scott to the same effect. He then
discussed the merits of each ofthese
connections to such a length that
we regret we are unable at this late
hour to give a verbatim report of his
remarks. He said he favored them
all, as did Col. Tom. Scott, but in
case we could not get them all, there
were preferences for each line accor-
ding to the standpoint from which
they were viewed. He thought that
the track to Neao Orleans, the great
port of the Mississippi valley, which
furnished more exports than any
other city on the continent, was one
that most naturally suggested itself
as the proper extension for a grand
Southern road from the Pacific
This, too, would certainly benefit a
greater portion of our State than any
other. If for no other reason, VIC
should favor 1t as a Louisiana meas.
Me. The extension to Vicksburg,
only 80 miles ofwhich remain uncon.
structed, should certainly claim our
attention, running as it does, through
a portion Of the State that has been
much neglected, and ending at deep
water in the Mississippi river. The
route to Memphis is feasible, and
would be of vast benefit, atfording an
outlet northern and eastward to the
Atlantic ports"