New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-01

the water. He uttered an exclamation 0
pain on receiving the blow, but remained
| mo.ionless in the water afterward. Hi
| companion put off in skitf, having neithe
| oar locks, and propelled it with a singl,
| paddle until within ten feet Of Mr.. MAYO
| who sank the third time and was seen n,
more.
His son Frank, the only remaining inmat,
of the shop, witnessed this scene, and wa!
atterward put ashore to convey the sac
news home, q distance of two miles. De
CT ased was native of England, followed .
seafaring lite tor many years, afterward
settled in this city. He conducted for .
period what is known as the Costello
Hotel, but Of late had returned to the
water in pursuit of livelihood. He wat
ffty-four years old, and leaves a wife and
three children to mourn his unfortunate
loss. They have the deepest sympathy Of
the community in their bereavement.
RAPIDEs.
From the Alexan Democrat, January
&c:
D w. Shaw, who has been lying in Jail
here for several months, because his case
was considered non 5ailabe, has at last
been dealt with like others. He, too, has
been granted a change Of venue to Rapides,
his old home, and will stand his trial in
May. His case has been decided bailable,
he has given bond, good bond, and is once
more at liberty. We trust the old man e
troubles have ended and he will prove that
he is mot guilty
Bishop Wilmer, Of the Episcopal Church,
otfciated at St. James Church on last Sab
bath, being on his paternsl tour to his flock,
and administered the rite of confirmation
to many of the communicates OF his
church. To-day he will otiiciate IN the
same religious duties at Cheneyvile.
Parish scrip is advancing steadily, snd
now commands eighty cents on the dollar.
We have seen that price given for it in
greenbacks-have seen several parties re-
fuse to sell at that price-and in lees than
thirty days we predict it will be held at par.
The collector last week retired over $4,000
worth Of it by paying it over TO the parish
treasurer.
WEST FELTCIAEA.
From the Ledger. January %:
The mass meeting of the Democrats on
the twenty-sixth passed of very quietly
during the day. All the stores were closed
up, and parties had 10 access to crooked
and Jersey whisky. But after the adjourn
men: some of the boys got "a load and on
their way out made it very pleasant for par
ties who were walking the streets by firing
around promiscuously with their revolvers.
But this is all right; we, the citizens, did
it, and let Kellogg and his menials help
themselves. This is the way things are
done. and yet company OF regulars sta
toned here would be iutrudirg on the
rights of free born people.
The corporation of Bayou Sara is again
re-esta blishing her reputation as the Guam.
pion depot for "fsticutfs." During the past
week not less than four OF i've little ''set
tos" have taken place. Some of the parties
came out with black eyes, broken hands
and scratched faces, and. doubtless, before
they get through some will wind up with
lighter pockets. Thomas the mayor does
no, approve Of this way OF doing business.
and will doubtless see that the corporation
comes in for her pro rata. This will end
the cory renccnters.