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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-19
NEW ORLEANS, FRIDAY, MAY 10, 1876

banking Office will then only have to pay
what every other business has to pay, its
proportion of the general taxes.
The Republican member from Connecti-
cot, Mr.. Waite, who takes the seat made
vacant by the death of Mr.. Starkweather,
redeems the prestige which Connecticut
was fast losing, as without Republican
member past experience shows that the
State does not appear to be represented at
all. Barnum has scarcely any record at all
in the House, and when he succeeds Eng
lish to the Senate he will be more than
failure as Senator. 1t is wonderful and
hardly to be believed that the Democracy
in the North, i. q the New England part Of
It, could produce such an array of stupidity
as it is wont to send to Congress. The
samples sent from that section by
the Democrats show that the prin-
ciples Of the party thrive better fur
ther South, and that the party oitself
contains men of some legislative mind and
with common sense views at least. While
the talk Of buying votes to get such men
into Congress is all bosh, it does not sue
ceed in bringing out denials from the pur-
chasers, as they like the impression to gain
general credence that poor but honest and
capable men stand no chance whatever of
getting elected to Office. and, therefore, it is
useless for them to make the attempt. So
general have these men conveyed that i'm
preston that they have the whole field to
themselves, and by compelling their work
insmen to vote for them, and their ability
to put State Senators under some obliga-
tions to them, their election is always GER
tain, as they are the only candidates in the
| field in some cases.
Honest and popular men, would they take
the advice given Mrs. Dombey, and make
an effort" the stupid and generally incom-
petent legislators which afiiict some OF the
New England States, especially Connecti-
| cut, as representative Democratic, would be
hurled from the power they SO much love.
| D. ID. e..
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-19
The Late Colonel Amory X. johnson.

Yesterday the body of Colonel johnson,
who fell overheard from the Gretna ferry
boat on the night Of May 9, was discovered
floating in an eddy near the right bank Of
the river, about eighteen miles below the
city. Ths body was very much disfigured,
the head mashed in and one arm gone. A
gold watch and chain and valuable papers
were found on the body.
Colonel johnson had led very adven-
turous life. He was soldier in the Mexi-
can war. and his military career was dis
tinguished By many acts Of valor and dar-
ing. He was one Of the first to enter the
service of the government at the breaking
out of the rebellion, and was, on the twen-
ty-.hird of April, 1861, commissioned By
Governor Yates as captain in the Four
teenth Regiment Of Illinois Volunteers. He
was promoted to lieutenant colonel OF the
same regiment on the thirteenth Of May.
On the twenty first of September Of the
same year he was appointed colonel OF the
Twenty eighth Regiment, which he com
mauded during it's full term of service. At
the close OIL Luo WdE OOAOACA VOuAooAA
settled in Louisiana, bringing with him con-
siderable neane. He lost much OF his
wealth at planting and died poor man
He had been tax collector of Jefferson par
ish and q member of the police jury. The
sad details of his death have already been
published. His funeral will take place a.
four o'clock this afternoon at his late home
in Gretna.
At meeting of Joseph A. Mower Post
No. l, Grand Army of the Republic, held
last evening, a committee. consisting o.
j. B. Sheridan, George C. Case and W. 5
Kennedy, submitted the following resoiu
tions, which were adopted:
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased Divine Provi
dence to remove from our midst, by SUD
| den and 6eplorable accident our late com
rade, A. X. johnson; be it
Resolred, That while we bow In humble
submission to the decree OF Him who glve'
| life and takes it away, we mourn the los'
| of a comrade, a true friend and an homes
| man.
Resolred, That We tender to his bereavet
| family our sincere sympathy in this thel
| hour of afilictiOp; be it further
| Resolred, That this organization as
BODY attend the funeral, aud that copy
these resolutions be sent to the family o
| our late cOmrade.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-19
Mrs, Gaines Comipg Home.

A Washington special in the New York
Herald of Tuesday says
Mrs. Myra Clark Gaines left by the South
ern train to night for New Orleans, where,
fortified with the recent decision of the
United States Supreme Court, she will re-
new her suits for her estate. Since the de-
livery of this opinion of the Supreme Court
it is said that che has been offered $3.50, 200
cash and one-ffth Of the proceeds of her
sign her interest to pool made mp in New
York to speculate in the enterprise: II 10
thought probable that the city of New
Orleans will compromise with her and give
her bonds in return for a'quit claim deed Of
ths land in dispute.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-19
The WHISKY CASES.
Second Trial of Fehrenbach.


After having been in charge Of the mar
shall since last Saturday. many times coming
into court unable to agree, and twice har-
assing everybody with the declaration that
they had agreed, the jury last night re-
turned a verdict of guilty.
The court room was crowded. About ten
O'Clock the jury sent word that they had
agreed. Doubts were expressed but that
the man who had eleven of the most obsti
nate men against him would again declare
he would not surrender. Counsel and &C.
cused were sent for, and some delay was
caused by waiting for all of them. At last
they appeared. When assured all were
present, Judge Woods sent for the jury,
and they came into court at twenty minutes
past eleven.
Judge Woods asked if they had agreed,
and they. by their foreman, answered that
they had.
They then gave verdict of guilty
against all.
Mr.. Semmes asked that the jury be
polled.
Ga polling, each of the jury ans wersd:-
guilty.
The jury was then discharged till to-day
at eleven o'clock.
The trial of Dennis O'Brien. not being
before the court, and supposed to be in Ire
land. was formally commenced yesterday
by the obtaining of a jury, the reading Of
the Indictment, and opening address oi
Major j. H. New, special counsel, assisting
District Attorney Beckwith.
At the conclusion of his argument, the
name of John Cockrem was called, but he
not being present, and the hour of five be
ing almost at hand, the court adjourned to
this morning at ten o'clock.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-19

6scks. Witness had frequent CONVERSE
tions with Domingo about these payments,
when he complained that these CUSTOM
mouse men would come down and take .
Oo4 OF two OF bis cigare, besides taking his
money, and he thought it was not fair.
deputy collector and naval officer were the
officials through whose hands these cigars
must pass. 1t was necessary that these
persons should collude together. That Vas
the reason they formed this ring spoken of.
The witness repeated that he never received
q cent as hush money.
Committee-Now give us another case Of
irregularity!
A1swer-In the fall of 1873, Mr.. Masich
went to Havana. Before going. he told
witness he was going to import lot of
cigars, and that the clerks in the Custom
house had told him to send all his cigars to
warehouse No. 6. instead of the cigar room,
and they would be taken care Of: A lot OF
thirteen cases of cigars arrived, and they
were sent to a vinegar establishment on
Bienville street. Mr.. Kinsella's deputy
got after them, and they we're found In
charge of Mr.. Masich's clerk. Mr.. Kin
sella is q special agent of the Treas
ury Department, and his deputy went
to the vinegar factory, and told Maslch's
clerk that if he got them out in an hour
all right, but if not he would seize them.
deputy would not allow, and they were
seized, coniscated and sold. Three of the
cases seized had on CnstOmhOuse stamps
with Masichs initials, showing they we're
Masich's property and had passed through
the Cust0mhouse. The other ten cases.
witness thinks, from what he heard and
saw, were taken out of warehouse No.
and carried to the vinegar factory. Mr.
Belts was storekeeper of warehouse No. b,
and Mr.. Thiel transacted the business.
Mr.. Conger-Then this was an attempt to
smuggle which was frustrated?
Witness-Yes, sir. 1t was generally un-
| derstOod in the CustomhOuse that Mr.. Her
wig and his brother were the owners of
warehouses Nos. 6 and IL and received tho
| storage profits arising from them.
Witness then detailed q statement about
OOO0 cigars that had been shipped to
| New Orleans in March, 1875, which were
| invoiced a. 20, 900 and delivered to Mr.. Nc
Carly on payment Of duty on 10000 only.
Mr.. McCarty made the entry on these
cigars at the Customhouse, but they were
/ taken to the Masich store. Witness SAID
Mr.. Masich was q large importer, AMI his
fraudulent practices in importing cigars
had broken down the small importers, some
of whom said they could buy cigars OF
Masich $40 per 1000 cheaper than they
could import them.
The witness was not through when the
committee adjourned.
Illness of MIR. Blaine.
Mr. Blaine is quite ill. He is threatened
with malarial fever.
| ResIgned.
S. 8. Burdett, Commissioner General OF
the Land Office, has resigned on account oi
| i'll health.
The Chinese BotaDy Bay.
Frank NJ. Paxley, commissioner froI
California regarding the Chinese, m ade q
statement before the Senate Committee or
Foreign Relations, and says there are &c, OOe
Chinese OF the lowest class there, and 2OO(
are arriving monthly. The State is rapid J
becoming . Chinese Botany Bay.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-19
Dom Pedro and tho Philadelphia Mliafls

Dom Pedro and tho Philadelphia Militia.
They used militia to keep order at the
grand opening. and as Dom Pedro wit
messed their extraordinary maneuvres. he
asked in astOnishment:
"Vat eez dOze?'
"Those are Philadelphia soldiers. your
majesty eagerly answered ex-Secretary
Borie, his face lighting up with pride at the
fancied compliment to the citizen soldiery.
"Feealdephy soldate, eh!" slowly repNet-
ed the monarch, as he gazed ct them curl
ously through his eyeglasses. "and we're
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-19
NEW YORK.

Receiver Appointed,
NEW YORK, May lS.-On application OF
George F. Duncan, Charles C, Duncan was
appointed receiver Of the New York Star
Publishing Company this morning.
Sub.Treasury.
Sub-treasury balances-Gold. $4l 397 ,6.6;
currency, &37 1862, ,557. The sub-treasurer
paid out $4O6, 900 on accountl of interest,
and ell5,OOO for bonds. Customs receipts
to-day $288.0OO.
Specie shipments to-day $500,000.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-19
The Temperature.

The thermometer at Louis Friger1o's' NO.
80 Chartres street, stood as follows May 10:
ASA. M, 79o; at P. NJ, 800; at 6 2. H.,
800. Lowest point during the night OF
May II, 690.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-19

l00M1uGU1p on ToUxT1 PA0Al
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-19

now of whom Mr.. COnkhng KNOWS ho'niDs
vba.ever. He will know in time why this
ia 40. The convention at Cincinnati Will
learn the same fact in due season, and the
opposition will be amazed to learn also'
tina. Mr.. Conkling is the representative
man of an issue little discussed at present.
bu. which is destined to determine largely
the great political contest upon which we
are entering.
annroach the consideration Of Mr.. Nor
ton,s name and claims upon all Republicans
with embarrassment, because my admlra-
ton for this great man is 80 sincere ana my
love for him go strong, that can hardly
claim to be an impartial Judge IN any mat.
ter affecting his interest. 1t were calleo
upon to name the one man of all men IN the
United States who embodies in himself the
elements of pre-eminent statesmansnlp' l
would unhesitatingly reply Oliver r MOI
ton. of Indiana. But it is evident thst ike
other truly great men, like Pitt, OF Eng
land, and Clay, Webster and Calhoun OF
America, he is ct present so far above the
comprehension of the people as to stand to
a disadvantage as a popular" candidate.
But his future. if he lives, is assured. Sem
ator Morton will, in all probability be called
upon to form the new Republican Cabinet
winch the successor of General Grant will
call around him in 1877. There arc strong
reasons why Mr.. Morton should hold him.
seu in reserve for this duty. Tho position
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-10-13
TERRIBLE DISASTER.
A Burning Will mt Pittsburg.

PITTsBURG, Pa, Oct. 12.-At S.45 this morn
ing terrible explosion occurred at Tug & Co. 8
mills, corner of Thirteenth and Etua streets,
which WAS attended with great loss of life.
The boiler in the nail mill exploded, and
that building and more than half of the roll
ing mill were demolished. large number of
employees we're at work and it is impossible to
tell how many are buried in the ruins.
The greatest excitement prevails. The
buildings caught fire and it has not yet been
extinguished. So far ten bodies have been
taken from the ruins.
At the time of the explosion 15l men and
boys were in the rolling department. The
building was literally torn to pieces. The roof
was raised but in falling fortunately rested on
the nail machine, enabling most of the work.
men to crawl out and escape before the fire
from the furnaces caught in the mass of wreck.
Owing to the excitement and confusion it is
impossible to give an exact list of the killed
and wounded. The following is as near as can
be obtained:
Klled-Thomas Murphy and Andrew SUI
John and Joseph Anderson, feeders; two
brothers named McCafferty, aud an unknown
man whose head was blown off and body not
identified g.
TweDty-one were seriously injured, including
one with his eyes blown out, three with both
legs broken, one with both arms and both legs
broken, and others cut, scalded and bruised
badly.
The scenes outside and in the vicinity of the
works for a considerable distance were Of the
widest and most heart rending character.
The Office of the works on the corner OF
Etna street, opposite the mill where the ex-
plosion occurred, was considerably used up
The building was improvised into temporary
hospital where the dead and wounded were
carried. A large number of surgeons were
promptly on the ground.
The causes which led to this frightful ca
lamty are yet enveloped in mystery, Tn,
boilers were IN charge of careful engineer
and had been duly inspected before the work.
resumed operations some three weeks ago.
Three persons have died from their injuries
and five more will doubtless die.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-10-13
News and Other Items.

Philadelphia is in a state of mind over the
refusal of the Park Commissioners TO allow the
Main Exhibition building to remain after the
close of the Exhibition.
The Prince of Wales Indian collection will
remain on exhibition in England several
months longer and will be sent to the Paris
Exhibition of 1875
The ancient practice of tollng the curfew
was discontinued at Stratford on-Avon recently,
but, on general protest from the people, it as
resumed.
The house at Peckham in which Goldsmith
lived and wrote the "Vicar of Wakefield" has
been sold for building purposes, and is to be
improved beyond all recognition.
Gen. o. o. Howard claims to have obtained
recently vouchers from the discussing officers
of the freedmen's bureau tending to relieve
him of all responsibility in relation to the
charges against him.
The English reviews find much provocaton
to laugh in the proceedings of the Ameri-
| can Free Dress League. The changes are rung
on the dual garmenture" till the fun, such as
| it is, becomes wiredrawn and mechanical.
| An American spiritualist lately being asked
| for information concerning Bucspha lus, OBJ
tanned communication from the spirt-wQrld
| to the effect that, 'He still took great interest
in literary pursuits, particularly in connection
| with education
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-10-13
SPOKEN.

Oct 5, lat ~ 49, Ion 60, barque Waldo, Estes from
Boston for Queenstown.
Oct5, lat 81 81 lon 70 Oh, sch Stampede. FIN Jack
sonville for Martinique.
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NEW YORK.
Woodward i'm the Tomb,

NEW YORK, Oct. 12.-E. A. Woodward
Tweed's partner, arrived this morning in COM
pany with the detectives, and was taken to the
District Attorneys Office. From there be was
taken before Judge Sutherland in general ses-
sion court, to plead to indictments. The clerk
informed him that he had been jointly indicted
with VIM. M. Tweed for forgery in the third de-
gree, and there were five such indictments
demanded a trial. The prisoner in firm voice
said he did. He put in plea of mot guilty
and District Attorney Rollins asked that he be
committed for trial. Commitment was then
made out, and Woodward was then taken to
the Tombs, where he will be confined until his
trial.
Business Revival.
The Express says the revival in general bust
ness continues to make good progress and the
great activity which existed at this point some
weeks since seems transferred to the West
Reports from alllcading cities of that section,
especially Chicago, state that the volumes of
business is very large and that the crops have
begun to move actively in the market. Wes-
tern banks report an active demand for dis
counts from merchants and a sharp demand
for currency for the country banks for the fall
movement of grain. Fall trunk lines of rail-
roads are doing very heavy business in both
passengers and freight All of them have full
employmen for their rolling stock on eastward
boundifreightS and some are choked up by the
heavy shipments OF grain At Chicago an ad-
vance on the regular schedule rates is offered
where freight will be put through wi thout de-
tention.
Dividing the SpoiIs.
The Tammany and anti-Tammany confer
ence commissioners met here this afternoon
and agreed upon basis OF union. 1t was
agreed that ant-Tammany should have one
third of all the county offices, including May
or's appointments and heads of departm ents
and a little more than one-third of the con gres
sional and adermanic nominations
Yacht Race.
The yachts Idler and Atlanta started this af-
ternoon on an ocean race from Sandy Hook to
Cape May and return. The betting is in favor
of the Idler
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friend of Tweed, with whom he sat in conven.
tions and on committees, practicing political
ledgermain worthy of ward bummers
Is It reliable guarantee to the American
people that the horrors of ADdersonville are both
denied and justified? Or that there are $780,
100000 of Southern claims file in the different
departments of Government?
Are we to believe that peace will prevail in
the South under Democratic rule, and that the
rights OF all men Will be preserved, when, in the
very face of Presidential campaign, and while
only victory is anticipated, innocent men are
shot down in the streets?
The scenes in the streets of Hamburg will be
repeated IN every county. Not colored man
will be permitted to vote.
The supreme Court will be increased to such
convenient number that decisions will be OBJ
tanned which will fritter away and paralyze the
amendments to the Constitution.
Already rebel Congress has displaced Grip
pied Union officers end employees and filled
their places with rebel veterans.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-10-13
Are These Things So?
An Appeal TO the First Principles Of Fact,
Morality and Right.

Question-What does Romanism work for.
throw its influence for and vote for?
Answer-Its influence favors rum. making,
rum-licsnse, rum-selling and rum-drinking
''every time.''
Question-What Idoes Romanism hate and
oppose?
Answer-Total abstinence, prohibition, Pre-
testant science, education, the Bible in the COM
mon schools, our free school system and Pro-
testant religion.
Question-What party worked for and fought
for slavery-fought for and defended secession
and rebellion?
Answer-The Democratic party.
Questiou-What party opposes the education
and equal rights of men-freedmen-bur
their schoolhouses, persecutes and kills minis
5 tiers and teachers in the South?
Answer-H is not the Republican party.
Question-W hich party does Romanism vote
for?
Answer-The Democratic party.
Question-How can any American Protest
ant, Christian, reasonable man, vote with De-
mocracy, Romanism, for rum-license, slavery.
rebellion, and against Protestant science. edu-
cation, the Bible, the American free school svs-
tenn and against total abstinence and prohibit
ton?
Answer-I do not know. 1 cannot under
stand how any intelligent good, honest, Chris
tan man can vote against the very funda-
mental principles of our national liberty and
life?
The financial questionable mere bread and
butter exctemeDt-sinks into utter insgnifi-
canoe in comparison with the eternal princi-
pies of right and wrong, of the life and death
OF our country involved in the issues of 1876.
JOHN COLLINS.
Cape Elizabeth Depot Me, Oct. II, 1876.
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A SOuthern View,

AUGUSTA, Ga, Oct 12.-Squads of Federal
soldiers with warrants issued by the U. S. Com
missioner are going through Aiken and Barn
we'll counties arresting white citizens. The
latter submit quietly to the arrests. 1t is re-
ported here to-day that Gen. Hagood who COM
manded the posse in the late riot at Elenton,
by instructions from Judge Wiggin, the Re-
publican Circuit Judge, has been arrested. and
that the officer commanding the squad first in
sisted upon Handwriting him, but finally con-
sented not to do so. The arrested parties were
carried before the United States Commissioner
at Aiken, who admitted them to bail in the
sum of $4,000 each, allowing, however, only one
.uratu on aanh hnpd
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-10-13
The Centennial Exhibition.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 12.-Excepticnaly fine
weather and extraordinary large attendance
were among the accessories of the New Hamp-
shire celebration to-day, and over $500 cash
visitors were admitted before o'clock. At
the building Gov. Cheney was introduced to the
assembled thousands by Gen. Hawley, and de-
livered an address appropriate to the occasion,
being followed by Prof. Sanborn of yarmouth
College, in an grafton on the state The Hutch
inson family also contributed TO the entertain
meut of those present by singing ''The Old
Granite State" The Governors reception was
attended by some 5000 persons. The building
was beautifully decorated with flags.
The unwilling of the Columbus monument
on the grounds took place at o'clock in the
afternoon. 1t was the occasion of grand mil
itary and civic demonstration.
The admissions to the main exhibition TODAY
WEI ~ he i've ct stoc iny were at half fare
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-10-13
A Mica Mine.

New HAVEN, Oct 12.-The schooner Era
left New London June 9th, well supplied with
mining implements, tramways and all appli-
ances for the excavation of minerals. Her des-
tination and the object of her voyage were kept
secret The schooner has just returned. She
went to Cumberland Inlet to place known to
whalemen as Matte Valley. Two gangs of
men were put to work about 1900 feet above the
sea and were ass isted by the Esquimaux in
blasting mica and taking it on board by tram
ways From 10 to Is tons of.mica were blasted
from the veins about ten feet below the sur
face. The mica is said to be worth S. to $40 a
pound