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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-27
EMPLOYEES OF THE LATE D. MSRCIB
IN MEMORIAM.

F1BLD-Died August l9, ALEXANDER P. FIELD.
Attorney General OF Louisiana. aged seventy-h
years, eight months and nineteen days.
Suffering from disease painful beyond descrp-
ton for fourteen months, which he bore with for
titude worthy of a Roman. daily attending to the
duties of his ofic ial positio while q martyr to
physical agonies known only to his physician
and immediate family, he, mp to period Of seven
weeks prior to his death. WAS daily to be und at
his ONCE and sometimes at court, ever ready to
defend the interests Of the beloved State of his
adoption. Meeting in his official career opposition
where he should have had support, standing
alone it weIe in the defense Of the interest of
the people. with disease eating upon mis- strong
manly form, and . mark for the attacks of the
press still be never faltered in his duty; and even
upon what proved his desthbed his last official
act was one in defense Of the interest of the
State.
Aman Of strong convictions of positive charac-
ter. his friendship was lasting Ever ready to for
give an enemy and help friend, how fitting the
floral emblems that covered the casket that held
his earthly remains: Faith, Hope and Charity
How largely these were incorporated into the
heart Of A. P. Field only those who know him
best can tell His faith and hope in . blessed i'm.
mortality. Saviour's saving grace were evnced
not by outward show. but were part of his daily
life. shown without ostentation in the earnestness
Of the prayers that fell from his lip in the still
night hours when no ears ave the quite watcher
and his God could hear. Charity he had for all,
and Of him it may be truly said his right hand
know not what his left gave.
But it 10 here, in his desolate home, We miss
thee, dear friend. here where the presence which
filled it, is gone for ever The vacant chair, the
empty lounge. that voice ever raised in kindness
hushed forever. He was loved to venerstion by
his faithful servants, Anna, Bella and George,
whose pleasure it was to serve Mr.. Alex. He was
ever ready with gentle word to the little house
hold pets who daily watched for his home coming
with instincts almost human; and they M AXE the
desolation more complete as they wait in vain o.
her-the faithful sharer Of his life thoughts. bust
nees, joys ard soIrows-what san be said! The
strong, brave arm upon which she leant now fails
her for the first time. The faithful loviog heart
stilled by death can give loving sympathy no
longer. To his unwearied devoted, untiring
nurse, soothing those hours Of physical agony
which were prolonged into months, and borne SO
patiently by her loved husband, how can We
speak of the desolation which has entered her
life! Such grief sacred, and pen falters. To
his children. generous, indulgent parent; to his
friends ever faithful an honest official. Dear true
friend, the tom b holds thy sacred remains, but in
. better world lives thy spirit. Thy epitaph be.
"An hone at man is the noblest work of God"
j. E. MOVES.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-27

sented be not permitted to pass unim-
proved. The raw material lies in abund-
'ance at our very doors; shall we send it
abroad for the enrichment of other COM
munities or make it the means of our
own enrichment.
On the answer to this plain, practical
question, and others of a cognate char
acter, much depends. Our resources are
abundant, and it rests with ourselves
whether they will or will not be availed of.
We have spok en- of the leather trade as
one to which our people hitherto paid
little heed; but there are other industries
suited to our position, climate and mate
rial needs which are equally worthy of
favorable and energetic consideration. In
the new era upon which we have entered
we must make circumstances and oppor-
tunities our helpers as we never did be-
fore, and fight the battle of competition
with an honest determination to achieve
the mastery. From such efforts all true
triumphs come.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-27
= new ORLEANS REPUBLICAN, SUNDAY, AUGUST r. 1876

Lo uisiana be defeated, there will follow
war and all the evils which he enumer-
ates. The desire Of getting the colored
people to themselves, training piece of
artillery to bear upon them, and mildly
impressing these benevolent truths upon
them, would be all the better if conducted
without the presence of Republicans or
other impartial people. If this CAM
paign is to be conducted by exparte accu-
sati ons of the Republican party, and, by
placing the artillery in battery, to en-
force the threats of the Democratic
or ators, it might not be we'll for them to
have Republican or other impartial wit
nesses along. If the Democratic cam
paign is to be conducted in secret and
with intimidation, it would be best for
them that all impartial spectators should
be excluded.
As We do not consider that the PROPOSE
ton of Mr.. Packard was rejected we need
say no more at the moment, but we should
certainly refuse our assent to any con-
ditions of free speech, deeming it the
birthright of every American citizen to
hear both sides of every question, and to
confront the political witnesses with each
other. The organs of Mr.. Nichols seem
to think the people have no rights what
ever in the premises. In our opinion the
people should order discussion by both
parties in the presense of their masters
the people. Let US hear what the White
League committee order Mr.. Nichols to
do in the premises.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-27
IN MEMORIAM.

On Saturday, August l9, 1876 an industrious.
upright and worthy citizen. Mr.. DOMINIQUE
MERCER, passed from the busy scenes of this
life to that bourne from which NO traveller re.
turns."
He died a. he had lived. in the retirement of his
own circle and to him was given the boon to be
surrounded by the near and dear ones of his fam
lily, whose kind attentions soothed his departing
hours.
But few of his fello w.citizens knew the rich
wealth Of his heart, but we. who were in . meas.
ure members Of his house. and saw from year to
year his transformations charities his integrity
and unwaveriug justice. knaw that in him the
poor have lost q friend, New Orleans good citi-
zen and his family kind and indulgent protect.
or. We desire to pay RESPECTFUL and sincere til.
butte to his mem DRY, and tender to his family our
heartfelt sympathy in this, their hour Of be.
reavement
RMpYOYRS or THR LATE n MRRCYRR
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-27

present enjoys, If upon the intelligence Of
his class the permanency OF the republic
is to rest But the question of obligatory
education is approached by the Chambers
and by the Minister of Public Instruc-
ton in an extremely cautious and glngerly
manner. Obligatory education is held
to be free education, where the parent is
without sufficient means to consult his
own taste, and if free secular schools are
once established, their existence is ex-
pected to interfere seriously with the cleri-
cal or densminational schools already in
operation.
Thus the proposed educational advance
is met with church difficulty at its very
outset. The clergy enlarge on the dan
ger of infdelity, of releasing knowledge
from the restraints of faith, and of revo-
lutionizing the age through dangerous
and atheistic agencies. Hence France
must await more pro nounced public
opinion on the subject, and larger re-
lease from clerical control, before she can
expect to profit by the adoption Of our
free educational system.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-27
CARD OF THANKS.

The members Of the family of the late Mr..
DOMINIQUE MERCER take this opportunity to
return their sincere and heartfelt thanks to the
officers and agent Of the lake steamer Camelia.
William Hano yer. captain, William Nixon, clerk.
and c. NJ. Soris, Esq., agent, for their prompt and
generous acti on in making without compen sation,
an extra trip to Vaudeville. for the so.e purpose
of bringing Miss Mary MERCER, and others Of the
family, to the city in time to attend the funeral Of
their father. who died on Saturday evening, and
was buried on Sunday, the twentieth instant 1t
is beyond the power of words to properly express
thanks for such disinterested acts of kindness.
May these noble men receive compensation from
the hands Of our Saviour, as we assure them they
will ever be entitled to the gratitude of the sons
and family of the deceased.
J. "A. MBRC1ER,
J. L. MERClER.
au27 1t 2pr P. E. MERC1ER
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-27
WIRE CLOTH SCREENS.
PICTURE FRAMES AND KINDRED WORK
Promptly and neatly done at low prices.
HEATH, PIPPEY & LARA,
au2O 3m Su Tu TIL Nos. 81 and SO Camp street
NOTICE..

OFFICE CHIEF ENGINEER FIRRNRN's CHARITABLE
Association Of the Seventh District, }
New Orleans August 49, 1876.
Pursuant to resolution of the Board of Dele.
gates of the Firemen's Charitable Association OF
the Seventh District of New Orleans. adopted Au.
gust IA, 1876 all citizens of said district
quested to remove all distractions from the
streets and banquettes Of said district that would
in case of fire, hinder OF obstruct the FIRE depart
meAt in the performance of its duty; and all cit
zens aiding at or assisting in the extinguishment
of fires in the said Seventh District are requested
to put themselves under the command of the un.
derhgaed, the Chief Engineer of said department.
au2O7 JOHN PFEIFFER.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-27

The Bulletin is exacting. It demands the
full complement OF 1900 years to make
eighteen centuries. Roundabout, of the
Times, however, with iberality which
does more credit to his heart than his head
for figures, processes himself cat isfed with
less and as good - offers to sign receipt
in full to old Father Time for 1899 years.
If We owed the capable busine SO manager
Of the Times eighteen 500 bills, we doubt
whetheR he would let us of 20 easy. And
yet, We are told; "time 10 money" We
demand full 100 years for each of our CEN
turies, and utterly refuse to sbate even
minute.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-27

plan of the Democratic President Pierce,
q possible consequence has occurred to
us. It is that the volunteers of Massa-
chusetts, whom we have known in times
past as orderly and respectable men, may
possibly elect to be commanded by Major
General Benjamin F. Butler; not un-
reasonably they may be assigned to SER
vice in our State our city. Suppose
satirical and invisible darkies were heard
at the dead hour of midnight singing in
sarcastic tones
Obi Picayune Buffers comm, comm,
Picayune Buffers come to town!
How embarrassing would it be to that
unconquerable Confederate fighter, the
Picay1ne, to publish a proclamation of
the General? Suppose some hot-headed
outsider should snake into the Picayune,
after the editors were quietly asleep, an
editorial offensive 10 the despotic Ben?
Would the Picayune disavow the article?
Would the unlucky scribbler be ''dis-
covered" and sent to Ship or Navy island,
or would the Picayune and its Democratic
adjuncts accept the situation, devour the
leek OF public advertisement, and keep the
peace and be of good behavior to all
mankind-andG General Ben in particular
until he should have gone back to Massa-
chusetts?
Such as We have argued may be the
consequence of the Democratic enforce
ment resolutions. The plan for preserving
the peace and enforcing the laws, as pro-
posed by the Democratic President Pierce,
may work out precisely in that way by
volunteer excursion from the North and
West, an occupation of the States by the
militia of one or more States, and not
impossibly by the second coming of Major
General Benjamin F. Butler to spend
few weeks in the Crescent City.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-27
And othera
KRW 0nYRAMn

NEW ORLEANS, August %, 1876.
To Messrs. Wilt, Ogden. vaudry, Mellon, De Pom
blsnque. Buck, Beard, Baker and others:
GxSrIExKN-The receipt of your favor of August
~ afforded me sincere pleasure zee in it an OK.
preston of friendship and esteem which At the
came time gratifies and encourages me. In taking
the step which now propose to do, it is . sincere
qualification for me to know that those who have
known me go long so readily lend me their encour-
agement- 1t is pleasant for me to carry away with
me the knowledge that bear the Endorsement of
my friends credentials to the respect and favor
of those with whom 1 may hereafter be thrown in
contact. Thanks to the Kindness Of the gentle
men of our amateur clubs and other generous
friends am enabled to sccept your kind offer and
with your appreciation will select WEDNESDAY,
EVENING, September 10, - the date Of my benefit.
which would suggest be given at the Varieties
Theatre
With renewed thanks, I remain, gentlemen,
yours very respectfully,
su24 p 2p HENRY PICKLES.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-27

Roman Catholic priests at St. Wendell.
Germany, vouch for the statement that two
little girls saw, in the woods. vision OF
the Virgin. She appeared to them three
times, and when they asked her what she
wanted, replied, "a chapel, where the PEG
pie may pray and the sick be healed
Within few days the bush in which the
children saw her was carried away in bits
as relics, every particle of root was trans
planted, and even the earth in which it had
grown was preserved. Three or four thou
sand excited devotees assembled, and were
dispersed by military company.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-27

The following members of the Roman
Catholic hierarchy in the United States are
converts from Professionalism: Archbishop
Bayley, of Baltimore; Archbishop Wood,
of Philadelphia, and Bishop Doyle, of
Hartford; Becker, of Wilmington; Gilmour.
of Cleveland; Rosecrans, of Columbus,
and Wadhams, of Ogdensburg.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-27

History repeats itself. Froissard tells us
that the English swore so terribly in France
during the Angevine wars that the French
people habitually spoke of them as ''les
goddonss." And now a recent traveller in
Japan informs us that the jack tars of Eng
land and America are called by the coolies
s'damaaasraiso,sito'' or "d-n your eyes men,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-27

General Banks recently examining por.
trait of Governor Hayes, remarked: THAT
portrait represents the most open and
manly face we have had among presiden-
tial candidates since Zachary Taylor. The
eyes are Of noble fullness. Some of these
candidates look as if they had their mouths
full of counterfeit money and wanted to
awa1lOy itr
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-27

Says the Pittsburg Commercial: "The
man who did the most service for JEFF
Davis Confederacy stands the best chance
The worst Copperheads in the North, and
the worst rebels in the South, are almost
invariably the men selected to I'LL the lead
ing offices of trust and power in the gift Of
the Democratic party
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-27

The New York Graphic asl,e: "Wnat is
the difference between happy death and
Stanley's body servant You see it, of
course. One is euthanssia, and the other is
. youth in Africa" And the Chicago Inter
Ocean rejoins: "Why is the author Of that
conundrum like Sir Samuel Baker or the
discoyerer Of petroleum! Give it up. Be-
cause he's seen Nile"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-27

The Young Mems Gymnastic Club will
celebrate it's fourth anniversary at Mag
nolia Garden on Saturday evening, Septem'
Der 2. The members and friends of the
club intend to make the affair q most en-
ioysble one for all who attend.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-27

A clergyman who is on tour of relaxa-
ton in Long Island, writes to one OF the
religious papers: cat another time. calling
upon native family, the lady Of the house
SAYS to me: You're clergyman, l know,
for saw your name among the licentious
in the New York Observer Year Book
SUPPOSE she referred to the 'licentiates.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-27

British explorers are now at work in
Chatham county, North Carolina, prospect
ing for copper, gold and silver ore. A
smelling furnace costing 100000 will be
built, and 600 skilled operatives brought
feom En- gland
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-27

The Lowell, Massachusetts, Courier thinks
that it has discovered why Tilden never
married. He was opposed to setting the
day, for fear it would be hindrancs to his
vad6jnp
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-27

'Speaking of shaving said pretty girl
to an obdurate old bachelor, II should
think that pair of handsome eyes would
be the best mirror to shave by" yes,
many Q poor fellow has been shaved by
Them" the wretch replied.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-27

: Choice Sunday reading may be found at
Harrington's book store, on Canal street.
near St. Charles. All the Northern and
Western dailies and illustrated weeklies
IRE to be found there, as well as the maya
zines for September.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-27

The Rev. Dr. Hsmlin, of Constantinople,
says that suppression of all the Protest
ant missions in Turkey would be one OF the
frat results of Russian domination.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-27

A large steam vessel, the King Arthur,
has arrived at New Haven to take cargo
of ammunition from the Winchester Arms
Company to Turkey. She will take 800 tons.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-27

Msckerel are 90 abundant near Block
Island that the water is said by fishermen
to look almost like dry land. They are
very large. too, 100 and l25 making q
harrAl
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-27

In q pamphlet circulated among work
ingmen in Germany, Cain is eulogized as
the industrious laborer who, in killing
Abel. struck q merited blow at laziness.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-27

The death is announced in Vienna OF
Madame Hulsenstein, formerly maid OF
honor to Maria Theresa, 1T the well au-
thanticated age of l19.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-27
A NECESSITY.

In order to make room for stock of CARPETS
and UPHOLSTERY GOODS, soon to arrive. We are
obliged to reduce our stock Of CHROMOS KN-
GRVINGS, MIRRORS, etc.
Look for bargains ct nos. 81 and 80 Camp street.
HEATH, PIPPEY g. LARA,
au2O 3m Su We Na
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-27

Winker does not know whether the maRis'
trates are early risers or not, but ne "as
MP before magistrate twice last week.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-27

Speaking of this life of preparation ior
heaven. Robert Browning recently salo:
"Thinps rarely 90 smooth at rehearsal"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-27
GREAT REDUCTION,

Will sell for the next thirty days WALL PAPER,
SHADES, CORNICBS, MATTINGS, UPHOLSTERY
and CURTAIN GOODS at greatly reduced prices.
to make room for our fail stock.
HEATH, PIPPEY g. LARA,
au2O 3m Su Tu Til Nos. 81 and SO Camp street
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-27

Ii You think ladies' cuffs are not warm'
Just let young lady give you vigorous
one on the ear.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-27

The New York Sun says it was Moses, 81
the Red sea, who originally ordered the
tide back.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-27
LOST.

OST OR NISLAIO.-THk PUBLIC Is
y hereby notified not to purchase TWO CRRTI-
rriCATkS for my salary for the following months.
a. have made application for duplicetee: -
J. H. LAWLOR,
Captain Third Precinct, Metropolitan Police Force.
AU0 St.
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NOTICE.

The death Of our father will cause no Interrupt.
ton in our business which will be conducted as
before, under the name and style OF
D. MERCER e. SONS,
Corner of Dsuphine aud Bienville streets.
au2< II In
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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-27

II ia 40 hot in Central Massachusetts that
the boys are stoning baked apples OFT the
troAe
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CORRESPONDENCE.
nav ORLEANS, August n. 1876.

Henry Pickles, Bsq.:
DEAR SIR-We have been informed OF your re-.
solve 20 adopt tho dramatic profession ~ the fixed
vocation Of your life, and that you are about to
depart from this city for the purpose Of entering
at once upon its active puauit. Accept at our
hands the assurance that this important step on
your part has aroused tho earnest solicitude. but
1T the same time the active sympathy. of the
many friends in whose memory you will be cher
ished and who. from the past intimate association
with you socially and rs IN amateur may well
claim the privilege Of following your progress in
90 arduous an undelt liking. Your triumphs as
an amateur justify our highest expectations. and
your education and standing - gentleman as-
sure US that your honor and manhood will carry
you safely by the temptations OF 20 exciting vo-
cation. and that your elevation - an artist will
never be sullied BY your fall - . man. Al sub
stantial token of our esteem and the sincerity Of
our COED wishes, it affords ~ pleasure to tender
you the honor of . complimentary benefit. and
trust that it may prove in every respect the au-
spcious opening to happy and successful career.
Please signify your acceptance, and oblige yours