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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-05
Fire In st. Joseph.

The steamboats, that descended the Mis-
sissippi river from Vicksburg yesterday
morning saw q great fire in the town of St.
Joseph, in Tensas parish, at about four
O'Clock. Dispatches from there to Messrs.
John Janney & Co. and Messrs. Meyer,
Weis & Co., stated that large portion OF
the town was burned. A later dispatch, to
E. H. Farrar, Esq, from Fayette, Missis-
sippi, says that all the buildings north of
Besumont'e, including Gilbert's Hotel, on
the levee, are burned. Besumont's is saved.
The property thus destroyed consists
chiefly in one small butchers shop, one
large store for general merchandise, .
small grocery, = oonfectioner's store and q
boarding house. The fire extended from
nearly the centre of the town, but the ma
jority Of the dwellings and principal stores
are south of it.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-05

NEW ORLEANS, SUNDAY, MARCH s. 1876.

number of men on the ropes, and the engine
was profusely ornamented with flowers.
The Jeffersons deserve credit for their dis
play. Marshal, F. w. Schmidt, John Fry,
DR.. Mainegra and L. Franz.
Chalmette No. q, q fsvorite up town
company, was not behind its former efforts.
A large basket contained specimens Of
Fourth District flowers.
Crescent No. "a was the last but not
least in any respect. She still flaunts the
motto Of champion Of the United States" !"
though this is disputed by Mississippi No.
2. All the trimmiugs and ornaments were
exceedingly pretty, evidently arranged by
artistic hands. Marshals-P. Levy and
John Grace.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-05
Dredsins at Southwest Pass.

During February, 1876, the depth Of
channel, at mean low tide, ranged from
fifteen to sixteen feet, and at high tide
ranged from seventeenth eighteen and one
half feet. Eighty y-seven sailing vessels
passed in and l47 out; twenty-six steamers
passed ia and thirty -one out. Twenty-Five
vessels crossed the bar drawing from eight
cen to nineteen feet. Eight vessels draw
ing eighteen feet and over were detained
by grounding ON the bar an aggregate Of
LOG l.l2 hours; eighteen drawing less than
eighteen feet we're detained an aggregate Of
145A hours. Many of the grounded YES
sells were of very light draft, of much
less than the depth Of water in channel,
and were grounded by not being able to
keep in channel.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-05
RECENT PUBLICATIONS.

THE MILLER OF SILcoTT MILL. A novel. By
Mary DOrringtOn DeelOnde.
This is true novel, dealing in character
and mystery, and displaying talent of .
high order. The plot is rather involved,
but 90 we'll worked out that even an ex-
perienced reader of romances would hardly
be prepared for the reimbursement. The
character Of Lydia Croft, the heroine, is
admirably developed; that of the hero,
"The gentleman miller" is noble and inter-
estipg, but less individualized. Mrs.
Cairn, however, is a gem; strong yet sweet,
selfreliant, hopeful, patient, she is the
true heroine of the book. In the develop
ment Of the plot are introduced an artful
widow, the same with whom our
readers are so familiar in real
life and in fiction, . villain, Of
course; selfish, elegant, beautiful
Lothario; domestic tyrant, all suavity in
society, all brutality in his family; weak,
down-trodden wife: q strong independen t,
high.minded girl-in short multiplicity of
marked characters, besides others misty
OAAN uAsAA WHO AoSO 10y AAhPOA VseeAV POA W w
perform. In point of humaor, the descrip.
tion of the Meggs family and their house
keeping is almost equal to anything in
Dickens; Merands Jane, with her spunk,
her shrewdness, her affection for her family
and her oppressive consciousness Of red
unstockinged legs, being . bright particular
star in the comic way, besides having q
most important part to play in the unmask
ing Of villany.
The notion that "blood will tell" in othel
words, that hereditary tendency will assert
itself in spite of adverse circumstances, is 6
prominent feature in the unfolding of the
two leading characters. The whole tone o
the book is high and pure, and it does no
contain line which might not be reai
aloud at the family 1ireside, where, indeed
| it would be listened to with esgerness ant
| delight,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-05
Southern sta!es Agricultural and Indus
trial Exposition.

Southern sfa,es Agricultural and Indus
trial Exposition.
morrow being the last day Of this en-
terprise, which it is gratifying to note has
proved success, it is desirable that every
one should have an opportunity of attend
ing. In accordance with this idea, the COM
missioners have urged that there be gen.
eral closing of the stores for at least half
the day. In this they have been joined by
the Mayor who, in proclamation, makes a
request of the same tenor. Both are given
below:
To the People OF New Orleang
The board of commissioners of the
Southern States Agricultural and Industrial
Exposition appeal to the p+ople in behalf
of an enterprise which contributes &c
greatly to the commercial and general in
terests of New Orleans, and urge that on
the closing day, Monday, March 8, all
places of business be closed from IL NJ. to
p. NJ, in order that all citizens may have
an opportunity to visit the exposition.
ALBERT BALDWIN,
WILLIAM B. SCHMIDT,
JAMES l. DAY,
JOHN G.. FLEMING,
JAMES D. HILL,
Commissioners.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-05
The Health Of New Orleans.

The Health Of New OfkeanD.
At all times the condition Of New Orleans
as an attractive and healthy resort has been
misrepresented in Northern cities. Occa-
sionally there has been an epidemic of fear
of sudden and absolute extinction Of all un-
acclimated strangers who might desire to
visit it. Yellow fever is horrid bugbear,
and smallpox supposed to be far more
dangerous than at Lowell or New York.
The fact is that, in general. the disease
that stands at the head of the mortality
list is that scourge of New England, con-
sumption. Nearly all who come here for
relief from that come too late for perms-
nent relief, but they pass many more days
on earth here than they would if they had
remained at home. Many others who came
with the seeds of disease, but in time to
reap the advantages of the climate, live on
to q green old age.
e At this time and in the autumn New Or
leans may be said to be entirely free from
disease, the sanitary reports containing so
few cases that they may be called excep-
tions to the general rule. Now it is pecu-
liarly attractive to tourists. Though not
so extensive or lucrative as in years gone
by, business is ct its best. All places of
amusement are open. Excursions to the
lake, to the gulf ports, on the river, to the
| passes, and the picnics, one of the most
attractive Of Crescent City attractions are
at hand. The warm. clear, but invigo-
rating breezes, give health to the invalid
and enliven the robust.
The summer comes late, and there be an
unhealthy season it is not dangerous to
those who exercise proper care. Epidemics
Of any kind are not likely to occur again
| Yellow fever has ceased to be feared any
more than any other. Besides, in the sum
mer, though many take that time for relief
from business, the city is gayer in the more
refined pleasures than at any other season
1t will soon come to be known that even ir
that dreaded season this city is healthier
than any other OF the Union of 200, 900 in
habitants. Its hotels present more attract
i've and homelike accommodations thar
those of Northern cities, and its lodging
and boarding houses, in French flats or il
American style, are unique in their excel
lence, and the restaurants unequaled.
The lines Of travel by river and rail ar
superior. The steamboats, are we'll know
as luxurious dwelling houses. The Mobile
line, the great through route via Louisville
at present represented by Mr.. Norman c
Jones as general agent, has the best lait
and easiest riding track in the Unitet
States, and runs through Pullman palace
cars from all points.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-05
Amusclnents.

The influx of strangers brought an I'M
usual harvest to the theatres during the
past week. and the matinees more than
made up for the loss Of Mardi Gras night,
which was given up to balls.
The Varieties Theatre worked "Sam" dur
ing the entire week. On Monday evening
Mr.. Chant, au will produce his greatest sue
cess, the drama of "Kit." He has made of
the hero of this piece clear cut and original
character, q vivid portrsiture of an Arksu-
sas traveller. The drama is long way from
the fashionable society plays, and will be q
new departure for the Varieties stage; but
it is full of action, will receive q strong
cast and good stage setting, and prove at
tractive.
At the Academy of Music tonight Mr.
Frank Mayo and company will appear in
"Davy Crockett,"a drama which has never
been acted here.
At the St. Charles Theatre tonight the
wrestling athletes, Jules Rigsl and Emile
Regnier, will engage in q wrestling contest.
They are men of muscle, and will draw the
lovers of athletic sports. On Monday
night Jennie, Minnie and Maud Wallace, q
dramatic trio Of fascinating young ladies'
with full supporting company, will ap-
pear in John Brougham's drama called
'.Minnie's Luck" The Wallace Sisters will
play one week.
Captain Paul Boyton will give three ex-
hibitions on the water of Lake Pont-
chartrain to-day, commencing at no"n.
Captain Boyton was born in Allegheny,
Pennsylvania. He came to this city
with his father when boy, and
lived some years here. Since then he be-
came rover, enduring the hardships of q
sailor and following the fortunes of sol
dier in several European wars. Few young
men have seen moro of the world, receiving
its hard blows and favors In exhibiting
his life-preseving suits and performing
aquatic feats of endurance, his fame has
become worldwide. Yet he remains at all
times q modest American gentleman, and
wins friends wherever he goes. Other at
fractions here have kept many from wit
Messing his exhibitions, and they will en-
brace the opportunities offered to day.
There is something more than amusement
in his swimming contrivances. He sug-
gests q means of saving life from the cruel
and swallowing waters, and all who 60
down to the sea in ships should zee his ap-
pliances and work. At the exhibition to-
day Colonel r. NJ. Montgomery has pro-
missed to don Q lite suit and test its use.
Water will be new element TO the colonel,
except as he has become acquainted with it
by ordinary ablutions, but Captain Boyt ton
will give him such an intro duck -shun as he
will be likely to remember.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-05
BY TELEG GRAPH,
REYNosA CAPTURED BY INSURGENTS.
REGULAR SOLDIERS TAKEN
The Commandant Crosses the River
and Escapes.


SAN ANTONIO, March 4, 1876.
Day before yesterday morning the reSo
lutionists, under General Delapena, st
tackled and captured the town of Reynose
about sixty miles above Matamoras, some
Of the inhabitants coming to this aide. TIE
revolutionists also captured sixteen out
q detachment of twenty regular soldiers ss
Reynoss. The captain and the rest Of the
detachment made their escape. The captain
is in Edlnburg.
Reynoss is point on the line of tele
graph between Matamoras and the capital
and its capture outs of communication be-
tween the two points.
It is believed here in San Anton 10 tha
Camargo has been taken by the revolution
lists this morning. If not, it will be shortly
BEXAR.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-05
Grain for Europe. .
FOREIGN.
A Battle in Cuba.

HAVANA, March Sit is officially r.
ported from Thomas De G,bera. Februsrx
g. that 300 spanish cavalry, while scopt-
ing the country met 600 mounted infantry !,
commanded by Maxine Gomez.
The Spanish hardly had time 10 draw
their sabres; hand to hand combat follow
ed. lasting an hour, at the end Of which time
the spanish remained masters Of the batti0
field. Their loss was twenty .six ki,ls d an1
thirty three wounded. -
The loss of the enemv "A ooua;aarea ~
least equal. Captain General Jovells -
reached the scene very soon after he heard
of the fight.
This u the first engagement of conse
queuce for . long time.
The Revolution In Mexico.
The City OF Havana, from Vera Cruz, hs
CONTINUED ON EIGHTH PA0Rl.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-05
Court Items.

There was NO business done in any of
the courts yesterday, less even than usual
on Saturday, because Of the parade, and the
gates were locked at one O'Clock.
The report that the grand jury of the
United States had found an indictment
against E. E. Norton has no foundation.
Nothing has been announced of any action
of that body on Friday, and yesterday they
were dismissed by the court without re-
firing to their room.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-05

No necessity to suffer from q coming
fever. Kernine will certainly avert it in
twenty-four hours if taken at the COM
mencemeRt. This guaranteed. For sale
by Vogel & Tuna, NJ. Camp street. NJ.
B. Morrison & Co., general agents.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-05
lFor the Sunday Republican /
AVE MARIA.

It is the hour when plying stars
Look through the veil Of night,
And, as we gaze. our FOULS are fl1ed
With their soft, holy light.
Amid them all one beaming star
Eas sweetly. mildly cast
A ray into our saddened souls
A. we recall the past.
The PAST with ali its sinful g.ief,
Its care, its woe and strife-
.(And oh! the bitterest ang Of al,
That of wasted life)-
Comes o er us in tide Of thought,
Through which hope now clinging fast
To thee. Maria, as We pray
Could we recall the past.
Ave Maria, hear our prayer,
As We now pray to thee.
TO pray for US. and be our star
Upon Hfe's troubled sea;
Amid the waves Of bitter grief.
And in that hour, the last,
When earth is fading from our view,
Be thou our shield at last. 3
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-05
PROCLAMATION BY THE MAYOR.

MAYoRALrY OF NEW ORLEANS,
City Hall, March 4, 1876.
Whereas, The Southern States Agricul-
tural and Industrial Exposition now in
progress will close on Monday, March 6;
and
Whereas, 1t is desirable that full opp0r-
tunity be accorded to all citizens to visit
the exposition, and thereby encourage an
important public enterprise;
Therefore, at the suggestion of the board
of commissioners, hereby request all the
merchants, manufacturers and others, to
close their places of business on Monday, the
sixth instant, from II II. to P. NJ in order
that their employees may be permitted to
attend the exposition.
CHARLES j. LEEDS. Mayor.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-05

The sale of Italian marbles, vases, col
umns. brackets, ETC., at George Pearson's
auction rooms, will be continued tomorrow
at II A. NJ, when the whole of the fine stock
will be disposed of without limit.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-05
NEW YORK.
Marsh.


NEW YORK, March 4.-Caleb P. Marsh
was reported having gone to Can ada. A
Poughkeepeie dispatch says he was on O
train which passed there last night.
Bank Statement.
Loans increased 3d. 500. Specie in
crease $2,oOo,ooo. Reserve decrease $500.
600.
LaWrence's Case.
The case of Lawrence, the smuggleT, in
volving questions of extradition treaty. is
set for Wednesday.
Grain for Europe.
There have been twenty-fo four vessels
chartered to load grain for European mar
kets during the past week, mostly for Eng
land, the vessels going to Cork for orders
a. to the port Of discharge. The vessels
have loaded altogether 81 900 quarters OF
grain, and 65S, 400 bushels of this enor nous
quantity is entirely independent of that
taken by the regular ocean stea moro
which have taken considerable Of the quan :
t1ty mentioned. urhundred and twenty
tour Thousand four hundred and twenty .
three bushels 60 direct from this port.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-05

The elegant bouquet and wreath, which
formed 30 attractive . part in the decora-
tions of V,gilant Steam Fire Company No.
3. WA the hsndiwork Of that accomplished
and popular modiste, Nine. Rosa Reynoir,
No. 9 Chartres street.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-05

PERsONAL.-Mme. 8. Liberman, of No. 200
Canal street, left for New York yesterday,
where she will secure choice and elegant
stock of goods, wherewith to please her
numerous patrons and friends.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-05

FLoR1NE.-This recent discovery from
the cotton plant is certain specific for all
diseases, peculiar to females, and cures
neuralgia and all nervous affections. Cr-
culsrs at n. B. Morrison & Co. For sale
BY Frederickson e. Hsrte.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-05
Personal.


The Atlantic anu Great Western Railroad
Company and the Erie railway have ee-
cured the services of Mr.. NJ. B. Ross as
general passenger agent at New Orleans.
Mr. Roes is familiar with all the ways Of
this city, whether those of the transient
residents, the travelling public or of old
citizens whose lives have been principally
spent here. Some years before the war Mr..
Ross was o successful merchant here, but
removed his business to New York. Old
residents we'll remember him, and will be
glad to meet him in this line of business.
Captain George H. Grace, general mana
ger of the Southern and Atlantic Tele-
graph Company, arrived in the city yester-
day. He did not divulge his business, but
it is fair to presume that he has in contem-
plation such extension of his lines and i'm
provement of facilities as the public are in
terested in.
Mr.. H. w. Grams, one of the most popu-
lar of the commercial travellers who visit
the South, is in our city. Mr.. Grams repre-
sents the extensive house of Reid g. Barton,
whose silver-plated ware is celebrated all
over the country; and Of he Bradley &
Hubbard Manufacturing Company, manu-
facturers Of bronze lamps, chandeliers and
gas fixtures; Bliss & Deane, manufacturers
Of chains and bracelets; Waterbury Clock
Company; J. Fradley's canes and Hendryx
T. BArtholomew's bird cages. During his
stay Mr.. Grams will make his headquarters
at Messrs. Navra g. Others.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-05

Professor A. T. Selover, the expert card
writer, is on hand with information to those
who want visiting cards.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-05

Twenty thousand handsome Chinese tea
canisters will be given away free this week
at the tea depot, No. S Camp street.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-05

O0NTINUHD ON EIGHTH. PA0R.l.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-04-01
An Old Hiding Place.

A few weeks ago Jacob Klinck, a
farmer near Fox Chase, Pa, was saving
down a large chestnut tree when the
teeth of the saw came in contact with
some metallic substance. Fearing the
presence of something explosive, he di-
rected the workmen to saw ON the other
side of the tree. They did so. After
the tree had been felled gold watch,
two gold pencil cases and gold chain
were found imbedded in the wood,
eighteen inches from the surface. They
were wrapped i'll soiled sock. The tree
was sawn off close to the ground, and
they had evidently been hidden at the
junction of two roots and the wood had
grown over and inclosed them. The
watch was old fashioned, having a case
which could be detached, and was in
scribed with the date 1740. One of the
pencil cases was provided with a pen.
The other had only pencil and was
minus the seal. The chain was long and
was intended to pass around the neck of
the wearer. There was also gold watch
key, which, however, did not fit the
watch. The tree had attained great
oge. being about six feet in diameter.
An old mansion onoo stood near by, and
it is supposed that the articles in ques-
tion were buried during the war of the
Revolution. The watch was uninjured,
except that the hands were rusted off.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-04-01
Fashion Notes.

Long side forms continue in favor.
Shoulder seams are short and high.
"The "Byron is the collar of the
season.
Puffs are much used in arranging the
hair.
Buttons are small and of the dress
material.
ella Juive" is the fashionable robe
in Paris. tI
Front darts are short, to make the
bosom seem low.
The standing collars of dresses are
higher than ever.
The handsomest silk suits have bro
caded overdresses.
inexpensive summer silks are in
shaded cameo stripes.
Wraps for spring are in both sack ard
mantle shapes.
Brocaded silks will be worn for sVer-
skirts and jackets. a.
None of the imported dresses ire
made to be worn with bustles.
The coat sleeves are very close fitting,
and have small cuffs, if any.
The aprons or overskirts of striped
ROOuS bulbb dI6 pIOUbLOl WIlCu CltU Dldc
Bright ribbon bows again appar
among the braids and puffs of the har.
Gay colors will be much more uied
this spring than for some time her&o-
fore.
Cashmere and silk composite suits are
quite as stylish as those entirely of
silk.
Raw silk Algerine suiting IS appropri-
ate and pretty for little children's CO.'S
tunes.
Silks of dark colors, checked With
white hair lines, are much in vogue his
spring.
Iceland wool-crocheted lace is ihe
proper thing with which to trim flannel
skirts.
De bege suits have plain brown
sleeves with striped or checked baspes
and overskirts.
Evening dresses are cut square in 5he
neck, back and front filed up with ilu-
sion or lace.
Composite costumes of black caIh-
mere and black faille will be worn agtin
in the spring.
Most of the plain colored fabrics are
woven in basket or serge effects, or in
tiny armure designs.
The new polonaises and overskirts are
SO long as almost to conceal the skirt
worn beneath them.
Cambria suits are prettier trimmed
with ruffles. Ruff1es look better when
done up than plaitings.
The backs of many of the new waists
are cut in eight pieces, the seams of
which run to the shoulder seams.
Brocades, stripes, serge effects, ard
plain coIors all appear among the impor-
tations of French dress goods.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-04-01
The Burial SwindIes.

The Hartford Conn Times Middle
town correspondent, referring to the
frauds reported to exist in connection
with the burial of the soldiers who died
during the late war, and to the published
stories of mutilation of bodies, says
But l have a worse story, as told by q
sub-contractor in this locality, who was
engaged in the business. This sub.con-
tractor says thst straight lines q mile
in length we're given by surveyorsto the
contractors, whose business it was to
place the headstones. In placing the
headstones, it was found that, in order
to keep them in line, the stones would
be placed ON the breasts instead of at
the head of the bodies, and it would
therefore be necessary to break through
many of the coffins. The contractor
says that the expense was greater to dig
through wood, and the government
therefore paid him for all such cases 800
extra over his contract.
At this point the fraud, which had
been practiced on the governmental the
burying of dead bodies by former par
ties, was brought to light. In breaking
through the coffins, instead of finding
the remains of some soldier, legs OF
mules were found in hundreds of in
stances; and to-day headstones, which
are supposed to mark the last resting
place of some dead soldier, stand but
as monuments to the remains of mules.