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The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-01-11
THE STATE HOUSE.

The Democratic and Conservative
caucus yesterday had again under con-
sideration the apportionment bill, but
we are not advised Of any detcrmina.
ton.
There WIS breeze in political circles
created by tho proposition to go into
the election OF U. s. Senator, TO fill
the place claimed by Pinohback.
Various opinions as to the propriety Of
this step in both parties-some
strongly favoring it, and others
opposing. II was generally thought by
the frequenters of the "Rotunda /" last
evening that there would be an election,
and that the Radicals were willing to
vote for Conservative II the Demo-
Gratis and Conservatives would select
one acceptable to them-rather an inn
possible undertaking, we fear At all
events, it is probable there will be a
lively time at the State House this
morning.
The House was little stormy to-day,
but business pro crossed rapidly.
In the Senate Mr.. Weber waded into
the DEMOCRAT for showing up some
little games Of his, and besought the
Senate to give him an investigation.
He said he had espoused the sacred
cause OF Republication, and that was
the head and front Of his offending. He
made the walls echo with his exhaust
i've waste OF eloquence for whole hour,
and sat down ct the end Of that time
very red in the face and compliment
over the prospect Of investigation.
Attorney General Field will file In the
Superior Criminal Court brief which
he has prepared to oppose the motion
to quash the indictments against
Devices. Matthews, Stewart Davis and
Ray, charged with bribery, and SAYS
that he will do his best to bring them 70
Justice, but will have every conceivable
difficulty to oppose before be can sue
coed. Pinchback was on the House
door yesterday trying to see some en-
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-01-11
Dealh Of ('ol. Jas. q. FuIMa.

Having Internationally neglected TO
notice the death OF this estimablc gen
tleman, we heartily indorse the follow
ing notice from the Shreveport Times /;
A private dispatch received bya gen
tlenan OF this city conveys tho lntelli-
gence of the death Of Col James g.
Fuqua, which sad event occurred ut his
residence in Baton Rouge, on Wednes--
day evening, the 18th ult. As deceased
has occupied prominent position in
the State for many years, we deem it
proper and right to give brief sketch
or his life. although he was personally
known TO but few of our readers.
At tho time Of his death he was about
"a Or 81 years Of age. Hc was born IN
Wilkinson county, Mississippi, but
moved to Louisiana at an early age,
and has been one Of her purest and best
citizens.
When the call for volunteers was
made during tho existence OF the Mexi..
can war In 1S45, he promptly responded
with d company OF ritlemen which he
raised in the parish OF ~. Helena. he
carried his company to Mexico, but.we
believe the war terminated soon after
It's arrival, aud that IL only experienced
the hardships Of marches and camp life
without having the opportunity. ofshar-
ing In the dangers and glory OF an ne
tive campaign. Some time after the
close OF the Mexican war. he entered
upon the practice Of law In Clinton, La.,
a town noted at the time for the talent
and strength OF Its bar numbering
among It's members such men as ex-
Chief Justice Merrick, Judge Lyons
and Judge McVea--and soon took the
front rank in his profession as an ac-
complished advocate and sound lawyer.
When Louisiana. linked her fortunes
with the Cpnfederacy at the outbreak
OF the war between the States In 1861,
he was among the first to raise a COM
pauy ia the parish Of East Feliciana.
He was assigned to duty with his COM
pany In the Sixteenth Regiment OF
Louisiana Volunteers, commanded by
Col. Preston Pond Jr He was shot
through the lung while leading his com
papy on the second day Of the battle Of
Shiloh. He soon after retired from &c.
tive service in the field, and suffered
from the effects Of this wound to the
day OF his death. He. however, did not
quit the service, and was assigned TO
duty as Provost Marshal General in the
district composed Of South Mississippi
and East Louisiana. He was on the
staff OF Gen. Breckenridge AT the battle
camp.
Though always taking active part and
interest in public affairs, he was never
an aspirant for Office, and, indeed, we
believe was never candidate for any
position, before the call for the State
Convention In 1860. He was elected o
delegate to that Convention from his
Senatorial District, and was one Of its
ablest and most influential members.
Although he opposed hasty and separate
action on the part Of the Southern
States, he voted for and signed the
ordinance Of secession.
He was d brave, high minded, honor
able and true gentleman, generous to a
fault; and, above all, one Of the kindcst
OF husbands and most aifectionate Of
fathers.
!. Col. FuIua, at the time Of his death,
was the law partner Of our esteemed
fellow citizen. d. M. Callahan, ESQ.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-01-11


work revealed q system OF embezzling
rarely equalled. His Daodts 0perand
was as FOLLOWS. When payment for
stock purchased became due Beckwith
would draw q check payable to himself
for larger sum than the amount due
Owing to the frequent absence from his
business, Mr.. Babbitt was accustomed
to sign the checks In blank. Beck
with would draw the money
from the bank and pay over
20 the creditor the proper amount.
pocketing the balance himself He
would then charge the amount drawn
so his cash account might balance with
his bank account, and at his leisure he
ing the bill presented by the creditor
from it's true amount to the sum drawn
from the bank. When this later course
was inexpedient. for fear Of detection,
he would make out a new BILL The In
crease was regulated in methodical
manner, ten per cent being the amount
generally added M
As an instance, one bill calling for
1924 had been altered to $5774, nm in
crease Of $500. On larger bills higher
increase would be made, while on bills
calling for small sums tho pilfering was
small. This system the experts have
lOunu eAlStiDg from sDOTtly uItcT Ills eH-
gagemcnt with the Arm until the day OF
his dismissal. Thus far they have COM
pleted In their Investigations u period
covering less than three years and the
amount found stolen In that time Is over
$4O0, 900. A period OF nearly two years
Is yet before them, and 1t Is believed,
Judging from what has already been un-
earthed. that the aggregate embezzle-
ments will reach 100000.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-01-11

than that relating to the politics OF
England during the period named.
We have pOred over the narrative. OF
English politics, ~ given by her his
torians, with unflagHihg Interest, and
studied with absorbed attention the his.
tory Of rival parties Ia Parliament, in
order to acquire q knowledge OF the
methods, policies and politics OF her
able statesmen, who have on the tioor
OF Parliament struggled for the mas
terry, In debates OF great ability and In
tercst. These celebrated debates owe
their interest to the politics they en-
braced; or In other words, to the policy
Of the Government I'm it's home and
foreign aspects, ~ reflected by Wing
or Tory Cabinets and majorities in Par
lament.
Politics in their normal condition are
Of absorbing interest to The citizens OF q
Republican Government like ours, and
when duly understood and honestly
carried out IN practice, essential TO the
best good and highest development OF
our people. To insure this end and the
full Accomplishment Of this result, 1t is
absolutely necessary that ability and
purity OF character should mark those
who are elected to fill public office, and
to carry out practically the policy OF
the dominant party. for the time being.
In the country. Without these quail
ties In public officials OF oil grades,
In both national and State affairs,
IL is simply impossible to make IN
honorable and useful record tn public
affairs, II self-seeking. ia place OF the
public good, takes hold. OF those set
TO discharge the delegated trusts for the
good Of the community. It brings in
evitably dishonor on the guilty pnrties
and distress on the constituent body.
Nothing Is too severe punishment for
the man who would betray a public
trust and bring dishonor on our govern
ment Such a delinquent should pc
branded with infany, lke the general,
who. at the head Of his country's army,
should basoly sell out to. the foe. In
politics, as In private affairs, honesty IL
the best policy, and we should hold !, him n
an unsafe counselor in public affairs
who should adopt any other motive IN
his conduct than u single desire TO pro-
mote the best good Of the country.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-01-11
From the vieksburg Herald

From the vieksburg Herald +.
~. mentioned In the HerdM yesteT-
~ morning that on Wednesday, night,
0syshout 4 o'clock. Mr.. VIM. Allen was
y ass,SscLed by rni1ians while, going nome,
~ srrjously injured. Yesterday we
ARMED with regret that the injuries re-
. rs.svad are Of very serious character.
~ Allen recently opened grocery
.sare opposite the Fegram House. and
mar mar finishing, up the business o. me
9a{ vorket. and after lighting his Ian
y -, arlted the door aad started for
WV, .n,na IN the eastern portion OF the
W. W.. tie walked along leisurely, and
eisy na no reached the corner OF jack
wneh ma M Third North. aud with
son hundred feet Of his home
.,aa copfronted by two unknown
~ he attempted TO pass between,
NJ n, thoy seized him, one jerked q
wI Wa from Beck's fence and struck
se aa terrible blow over the left temple.
nII lllt,ru IN the skull. while the other
c ..,,nt him In The right eye with brick,
tM..,s,no out his eye and making terri
u'e .~snn,,nd. These felled. him to the
~ s,,na when he received two more
e~s IN The head. and exclaimed FOR
mnsJ,s sake don't strike me any more"
w vV.b wns heard by colored woman
w Nlsrn opnositc Mr.. ALIENS. Thinking
shsrr was fighting going on, she went to
~ Amor and closed the same, md
~ noisc alarmed the assassins,
VIZ aed In ~ run up jackson street.
~ ~ Aiiein shouted as loud as he could,
~ HI cries were heard by members. OF
~ ~ family. His son. Mr.. w. w. Allen,
s.,n ,' out. but by this time the wounded
s unn ma managed to reach tho gate.
uaass s with blood, and was taken into
~ house by his son and medical assist
WA wv at,lnmoned. He suffered u great
Jssi ~, Wednesday night and ycster-
Ssv and but little hope Is entertained 81
M recovery. The presumption II that
w! ~ Nv. ~. assnesns. who are believed To be
~ sbIi tsJ men. saw Mr.. Alicia when he
'Icsrd The store aud Swallowed him
y I'M vicinity Of his house. where there
y ma GAS. and determined 10 murder
E,m lar his money. The action Of the
Scsiiorcd woman In closing her door
iriuhteupd the murdercrs before they
~csr allie 10 rifle his pockets but, alas.
- WI icsr the fatal blow hns been struck.
WI saving the money avails but little.
~ 1llein Is In his scventy-third year,
md Il ma quiet and inoffensive u citizen
u ~ ever knew, and II he has an one
nv IN the world we have yet to hear
I'll
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-01-11

couraaine prospect but al turned their
backs on him and he quietly passed out.
Antoine left Senator Anderson In the
chair all day Monday, and went out to
look utter somebody's prospects and
did not return. To-day will be very
lively one in both Houses. az the APP
portionment bill has been disposed OF
Tor the time being, and something IN.
terestinr will command the attention Of
the spectators 1T the State House.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-01-11
SPECTAL NOTICES.

New Orleans Canal and Banking Com.
psny, New Orleans. Jan. s. is7s.-At an election
by the stockholders OF this institution. on tho
18th ult. the following named gentlemen we're
duly elected Directors for the ensuing year. to
wit:
GEO JONAS. J. G. NORRIS,
]. II. BTAUFFER, r.. j. HART,
J. M. ALLEN. EMORY CLAPP.
RS HOWARD.
And at a meeting Of the Board held this day.
GEO. JONAS. ESQ. was unanimously reelected
President. Oh. JUMONvfLLE. Cashier
las fH Atf
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-01-11
GLOBE THEATRE

GtLUBE THEATKE-
Another Avalanche Of Brilliant Stars.
Double Company Variety and Dramatic
First week Of Miacco and Ashton. ariel chain
pion gymnnsts. First wak of Miss Jennie
Miacc0, skipping rope JIG and song and dance
artist. First week of Mr.. Geo. w. Barnum the
celebrated character actor. First week Of La
Pauline, the Queen Of the American stage.
Grand success Of J. VI. Larkin and Carrie Arm
strong. the funny Dutch couple. First week Of
Miss Lizzie Hempsbirs. versatile coincidence
First week Of Miss Dollc Hampshire the charm
Ing danseusc.
All the old favortes in their specialtics.
First week OF tho Sensational drama
THREE FAST YOUNG WOMEN, or the FEE
MALE BATHEHb
SUNDAY, Jan. 10th, grand complimentary
benefit Of James Flynne. rendered by the citi
zens of New Orleans.
SATURDAY, Jan. 18th. after the performance.
there will be given at the Globe u Grand Fancy
Dress and Masquerade Ball.
Usual Prices Of Admission. 10, 10. 25 and 50c.
JaD
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-01-11

Office Of New Orleans City Railroad
Company, No. l2t Canal street. New Orleans.
January q, 1B7Cs-The consolidation Of tho New
Orleans City Hailrohd Company. and the New
Orleans Metarie and Lake Railroad Company,
having been approved and ratified as required
by law. the Stockholders Of this Company are
in Il, N come l2gWard. on q before the FIF-
Thousand shares Of stock to be issued as pro-
vided in the articles Of consolidation. for the
Ratn Each hoIlar If i fhrtnan shares v 81 4 the
present stock Of this Company will BIZ entitled
10 one share Of new stock ut par twenty-five
per cent Of sumo TO be paid oil the time Of sub
scribing, and the balance In three instalments
OF twenty five per cent each, payable monthly.
IA I'm q g. LEWIS, Secretary.
Office New Orleans and Carr0lltOn Rail-
road Company. New Orleans. Dec. 81. 1876 At o
special meeting Of the Board of Directors. held
tllls day. a dividend OF three dollars per share
was declared, payable on and after January 10,
1870, making eight per cent declared out of tho
profits Of the year HTS.
,i24 lst z. MUBRIDE. Secretary.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-01-11
ADJUSTMENTS.
CT. CHARLES THEATRE

CIR. CHARLES THEATRE.
LAST WEEK OF MILE ZOE.
In conjunction with BEN DE BAR.
Tuesday Evening and Wednesday, Matinee.
THE WIZARD DKtFF.
Alexis ......... II. MILE ZOE
And TOODLES.
Toodles ...........4.......s. ...... BEN DE BAR
"Wednesday and Thursday Evenings.
ESMERAIDA
Esrneralda. ..s..........3 MLLE ZOE
And POCAHONTAs.
PowiltMan OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. bEN DE BAN
Friday Benefit OF M LIE ZOE.
ZOE MATINEE Wednesday and Saturday.
RIDWELLB ACADEMY OF MUSIC
Last Week OF
YANKEE LOCKE.
Reinforcement OF the SEIgRIST NUGGETS
and the ST. FELIX TROUPE
SUNDAY. MONDAY and TUESDAY. January
.. 10 and II. the new Centennial drama.
1919;
Or, One Hundred Years Ago.
Wednesday Noon and Night and Thursday. Feb
IA and iJ--Revival Ut tho great drama, THE
TWO ORPHANS. IA
Friday, Jan. A. Farewell Benefit to Mr.. GEO. Il.
LOCKE. presenting his great temperance
drama. entitled TEN NIGHTS In BAR
ROOM.
Saturday Matinee and Saturday Night-drand
Sunday Jan. is-The popular comedian, $. @.
FRANCE in his famous drama, MARKED
FOR LIFE JAG
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-01-11
DgAN7s.

WANTED FIFTY ACTIVE, INTELLIGENT
w and reliable boys rs Calivassers and
Statesmen. Apply, with references. to NJ Mt the
DEMOCRAT office. desc II
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-08-22
The Presidents order.

The chicago Times, which Ia by no
means Democratic paper, thus refers
to the Presidents revolutionary order
and the effect 1t is likely to have upon
the canvass in the North. IL Ii just
possible that the President In the man
who has made the mistake: A
Congress IL hardly dispersed, when Gon.
Grant reveals the purpose for which he recon-
tho purpose from the first. and II the House had
not beeD cursed by Banning at the head of tho
military Committee. the trick would never have
succeeded, banning, however. is u tepublicau. /.
and the echo Of tho ohermans. He has not un-
likely received his price for playing oil through
the session into tho hands Of the Republican
raiders. With tho regular army. 50.D0D strong.
there was reason for tho preposterous ds-
mand for more. 1t is worry doubtful II the un-
spsakable blunder which Grant has been per.
mitted u, commit. in his latest order. does not
destroy whatever chance Hayes may have bnd
for election.
The detsststiop of the Democratic party. and
the very natural fear that It may to some evil
extent influence President Tilden. has un1uss-
tionably kept many In doubt. who Will now
throw oil hesitation aside. convinced that q
cause which resorts to such criminal devices NJ
this. shamelessy avowed by the President him
SELF cannot be encouraged by those who havt
any desire to roe the country survive the pres-
Tho moaning of the Presidsnt's prociamation
cannot be for moment misu oderstood. The
frontier is to be stripped Of the regular defend
srs. and the troops sent Southward TO encourage.
the aTpet-baggers into The same demonst, O.
tions that carried the South ia "a. This is done
he adds with grim irony. in deforenee to the OK
preston Of Congress- that crime in the South
should be punished The bodness of the act.
and it's sudden commission on the heels Of tho
adjournment, will strike tho country. and
solidify the indignant detestation Of all VINO
have OF late grown iukewarm in partysm. The
means he has taken to continue 9rantism will
surely fail. or the virtue and manlinsss Of ths
country have departed In which ease Grontlsm
will be tho most oongenial condition.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-08-22

The New York Sun, after discussing
the facial aspects Of Hayes and Wheeler
and Tilden and Hendricks. In which, by
the way, 1t affirms that Tflden Is a bet
ter looking man than Hayes, 1t con-
cludes as follows: h''
II we were going to pick out % Sunday school
superintendent we should al once prefer Hayes ;
but If we were after a President Of the Untsd
States. Tidep would be our man. II we were
seeking u first class Vice President Of bi.
meeting where 1t rs desirable to have ponder
osity on the. y atform. Whosler would oecur to
us at once II however; we were deciding upon
United States. we shouldn't think OF h N for a
moment: but IL Kind foTtune gave us tho chancD
OF taking Hendricks. we should vote for him
with readiness and confidence,
] his IL the way in which the observing person
capable of discerning character from faces must
decide the question OF the comparative looks CI
the candidates. Having done that, he will on
Tuesday. the seventh day Of next November
proceed To the polls at an early hour and vote
for Tilden and Hendri ks, and thus MD in the
great work Of reform. which the pros Gritty and
even the safety Of tho country demand at this
time. and which overrides and includes aliotber
Issues.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-08-22

what did you or either of you over do or sav
from 1851 to 1865 TO advance tho interest of that
cause whose triumph we are to celebrats at our
approaching reunon2 Answer by letter n you
do not attend in person." IL the somewhat i'm.
pertinent message oJ the Soldiers National Its4
Union. 10 be held ut Caldwell, Ohio, September
o. to assist the Radicals in the ohio election.
The New York tribune aud few other Hadical
papers seem peased ut This inquiry and laugh
ingy remark that Tlden will have to start out
on another letter to answer It,
Suppose The Democrats. on the other hand.
were to get up grand reform and honesty re-
union 10 Ohio and address q similar. letter To
Hayes and Wheeler as king them, What did
either of You ever do or say from 1926 to this dsy
in the Interest Of that cause Honesty and reform)
whose triumph we are to celebrate nj the coming
eleetion.Y What would the Tribune have to say
OF This question. aud what would Hayes or
wheeler have to write about t-there could be no
fear Of any long lotter f. pm them on this subject
We are inclined to think the last question bv mr.
the tairest The Union has already trfumpbsd
an tbereis no reason TO fear for its CONT nuauce
but on tho other hand, there IL considerable
lear that tile ofloe-hodsrs may dsieat tbst osuse
OF reform and honesty. for which oil are oryine
so loudly. In fact. we are inclined to think that
honesty. economy and good government are by
lar the greatest issues and popular wish now.
JUS as the war and the preservation Of the Union
were some fifteen years ago 1888
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-08-22
PRICE, FIVE GENTS.


sho frincs, snd thereby sndowins these favored
with high snd quasi military titles
without their serving their country nobly Ia the
hinna MAJOR has become a Christian name.
paItioolarly among the negroes. and Louisiana
~ 1uii oil Majors who have never seen even :
eho'euu or sabre. In the last Radical oonvsn
ton. there were four Governors. exclusiv. of
"@noth wells, Plochback and Antoine and
that title Governor Harris, a Gov,rnsr po,,t,,
anu two or more Others ru
90 be hegro who was the cause Of the Ham
purg trouble, Prince Rivers. will probably. II the
many deaths he caused gets him talked Of n
Lurop oerainly aguro as The Prince Rivers.
we think. Ia honor to our old time Maiora.
Judges ana Governors. this cheap way OF getting
name, u 10 and reputation should be ended. and
That tnau If he desire to ilstint the mighty tttla
oi GENERAL or Mnjor in the eyes OF the publio.
spould gain that proud military Office only BY
years OF service In the IN ltia and the bar rooms
ana not in this underhapd and baptisma man
NO
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-08-22

Mr.. John Fitzpatrick, last night. was
again elected by the Central Club Of the
Third Ward a member OF the State
Central Committee. There Is a very
strong and just opposition to Mr.. Fitz-
patrick holding seat in that body,
and this opposition extends all over the
city and to an extent In the coun-
try. We are constrained to think
that, IL Mr.. Fitzpatrick was rs
anxious to harmonize the Democratic
Conservative party as he processes to
be, he would have withdrawn from this
candidacy AS IL Is, we think he will
not be admitted to his eeat, except upon
q very clear explanation OF his (for a
Democrat) extraordinary record. This
is a matter in which several hundred
thousand citizens. Democrats and Con-
servatives, are as much interested as
was the assemblage at Turner's Hall
last night.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-08-22

THIRD WARD CoLoRED DEMOCRATIC CLUB.
The Third Ward Colored Democratic
Club assembled, last night. at its wig
wan. corner OF TchOupitoulas and
Notre Dame streets. There were some
two Or three hundred persons present,
including quite number Of women and
children and not few white men.
The proceedings went on in the GUS
tomary manner. The President, Craig,
opened the meeting, and telling
speeches were made by Messrs. Thomp-
son and Jones, after which Mr.. Brown
commenced denunciation Of the Radi-
Gals for their thievery and their general
ill-faith to their colored followers.
Among the audience we're some eight
or ten drunken white men, living at the
notorious den of Elephant Johnny's,
not far distant from this club house,
and who are known to be employees,
laborers, in the Custom house. AssoOn as
Mr.. Brown had got we'll into his speech,
one OF the men, considerably intoxica-
ted, began asking questions and finally
abusing Brown and all the other colored
men Of the club. calling them liars, and
with his hand on his pistol using violent