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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-07
MEXICO.
The Revolution Gaining Formidable Pro.
portions.

The Revolution Gaining Formidable Pro-
portions.
GALVESTON, March GA Ne,cs specia
from Brownsville, Texas, says the revolu-
tionists under Diaz are rapidly gaining
strength, and considerable CONSERVATION
prevails among the government adherents
in the towns along the Mexican border.
American side at Rio Grande City, Edin-
burg and Brownsville. Matamoras is con-
sidered the present objective point of tho
Diaz party, although it is q strongly forti-
fed city. The small garrison of federal
troops now there under Crist0 is inadequate
for all purposes.
Colonel Parratt, who was ordered with
his command from Camargo to their assist
ance, arrived on the third, having missed
or avoided Pena on the route, contrary to
the expectations of the government party.
Pena, after taking Reynosa and his force
being augmented by about 400 volunteers,
received orders from Diaz to advance i'm
mediately on Camargo. 1t is reported that
he has reached Las Cuevas, the noted den
of cattle thieves, and the point at which
McNslly recently crossed into Mexico,
where his force will probably be increased
Immediately. On receipt of the news Of
the movement of Pena, Colonel Parratt left
Matamoras on yesterday morning in pursuit
Of him and for the protection of Camargo.
The government troops have also left Mon
terey for that point, as also q small party
of the rural police from Mier.
Diaz remains quiet at Brownsville. He
is probably waiting until the forces under
Pena are sufficiently strong to make the at
tempt ON Matamoras.
Later.
Pens this morning took undisturbed pos
session of CamargO, where an order for q
forcible tax will probably be made to in
crease the finances Of the flibusters, 80
called.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-07
CAPTURE OF CAMARGO
ESCAPE OF THE OFFICIALS
The Indians Attack an Army Scouting
Partv.
TROOPS ORDERED In PURSUIT
A TRAIN ATTACKED NEAR FORT QuITMAN
The Cavalry Pursuing the Marauders
Especial to the New Orleans Republican.

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, March 6, 1876.
Information has been received from
Brownsville that Camargo has been cap
tured by the insurgents.
The custo mhouse officials came over to
this side cf the river with property and
funds.
Information has been received at head
quarters that on the twenty-seventh ultimo
Captain Bentzoni and his scout Of fifteen
mounted men had been attacked by 100
warriors in the Carlo mountains, killing
some of the horses.
Captain Carpenter, with thirty men Of
the Tenth Cavalry: Lieuteuants Pratt
and Ord, with twenty-nine men of the
Twenty fifth Infantry, and Lieutenants
Stevens and Scott, with twenty men Of the
same regiment, started in pursuit on the
first instant
The Indians number $50 warriors, besides
women and children, and 500 head OF horses.
Report has just been received that train
had been attacked near Fort Quitman, and
the Indians repulsed. The above dispatch
is from Fort Stockton.
General Ord has ordered two companies
OF the Tenth Cavalry from Fort Griffin to
proceed at once to the scene Of the 0utrages
REXAR
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-07

ORLEANS TUESDAY, MARCH T. 1876

her husband to accede to her request
in the matter Of the baptism of the
little babe, the subject for the time
being was dropped. A little later the babe
slckened and died, and in Justice to the
afflicted ones we will presume that they
both felt as deep sorrow over their loes 90
father or mother could feel at the death
Of an only child. The wife very naturally
demanded that priest officiate at the last
sad rites, while the husband strongly and
very unreasonably, as it appears to US, Oh
jected to any such thing, and asserted that
prominent aud good neighbor, who often
times breaches, but who is Protestant,
should conduct the funeral services.
The parents of the young wife, We under
stand, also endeavored to get their son-in-
law to comply with the wishes of his wife in
this respect, but he stubbornly refused to
yield, and 60 the little one was laid away to
it's last rest, we believe, without any formal
Christian buriel service. Here at the grave
of the child was enacted the strangest part
or the whole proceedings. In view of what
had already transpired, the mother asserted
it to be the duty of her now childless
daughter to return home to the parental
roof, and leave the man whom she had
vowed to love and obey. and there, over the
fresh grave of their babe, the young hus-
band and wife elapsed hands and bade each
other farewell forever.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-07
WASHINGTON.

Reclamation of NIinister echenck-Ap.
pointmenf of His Successor.
WASHINGTON, March 6.-Minister Schenck
has resigned and R. H. Dana, of Maseaehu-
setts has been appointed.
Emma Mime.
Henry Heiser, of T. c. Heiser & Co.,
bankers, of New York, is quoted AZ having
said that Schenck hesitated about becoming
q director in the Emma Mine and that
Grant received $4,000 for writing letters
which induced Schenck to accept.
1t was q gold draft for 10000, and ne
gotiated through Heiser's banking estab-
llshment.
Arrest of BelknaD.
Belknap was arrested last night on
warrant sworn out by Judge Wells. He
was detained in his house, with police in
side and outside all night.
Matt Carpenter, counsel for Belknap, sent
word that Belknap was not ready to come
down with his bail. and requested that mat
ters be allowed to stand as they are until
tomorrow. Meantime Belknap is q pris-
oner in his own house.
1t is understood that an examination will
be waived. with bail, pending the action OF
the grand jury.
E1-Attorney General Black and Mont
gomery Blair, with Carpenter, will act tor
Belknap in the courts and before the Sen
ate. In the Senate the counsel will demur
as to jurisdiction.
The investigating committee have 9 list
of twenty trading posts on the frontier OF
Texas, which were sold by Belknap.
Mr.. Clymer, chairman, will issue sum-
mons for witnesses to-day.
The President has removed Evans a.
store-keeper ct Fort Sill.
The 6ueleFships.
The St. Louis Times publishes state
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-07
Senator Twftchell Runs a Slnnder to
Earth.

Senator Twftchell Runs a Slnnder to
Earth.
As the committee appointed by the Senate
to inquire into the manner of Senator
Vests election never made q report, Sen
ator Twitchell, who was accused by the
back biting New York Herald of having
received q bribe for his vote on that occa-
vindicate himself. At the request and by
the advice of some of his friends, the follow
ing correspondence is published:
SESArs CHAMBERl
New Orleans, March s, 1876.
Senator Robertson, Chairman OF Joint Committee
election OF Hon. J. Il. West to the United States
Senate:
S1R-The New York Herald having
charged that received bribe for my vote
at the election of Hon. j. West to the
United States Senate, now request you to
state whether, during the investigation Of
the Joint committee. that charge against
myself was sustained, or whether it was
alleged by any witness, either directly or
by Implication. that received any bribe or
other corrupt consideration whatever for
my vote on that occasion.
Respectfully, your obedient servant.
M. II. TWlTCHELL.
SKNArK CHAMBER,
Few Orleans, March s, 1876. :
Hon. NJ. II. Twitchell, State Senator
DEAR SrR-1n reply to your note of this
date making q request for information
whether, during the investigation of the
joint committee to investigate charges
growing out of the election of Hon. j. r.
West to the United States Ssnate, any
charge was brought against yourself in con-
nection with such election, or whether q
charge made against you by the New York
Herald was sustained or alluded to, have
the honor to state, most emphatically, that
no witness who testified. before the joint
committee either charged or implied in any
manner whatever, that you received any
bribe or other corrupt consideration for
your vote at the election of Hon j. r. West,
and to remain your obedient servant,
w. A. ROBERTSON,
Chairman Joint Comm ittee.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-07
THE EXPOSITION.
Last Day.

The great Southern States Exposition
ended yesterday, and in saying parting
word in relation to it, it is proper to compli-
ment the gentlemen who, ct cost of much
time and money. supported the enterprise
by their splendid exhibitions of goods.
While the number of those who made en-
tries was not 90 large ~ could have been
wished, those who did make displays spared
neither expense nor labor, and for this they
deserve much credit.
The attendance yesterday was quite as
large - on any previous day, and all
seemed to enjoy themselves.
The most attractive feature of the day
was the parade of the Royal Guards, bat:
talon of youths attached to the person of
his sacred majesty, the King of the Carnival,
who had delayed their departure for the
East, in order to participate in the ceremo-
MES of the last day of the Exposition.
They appeared on the ground about 200
strong, under the command of that ex-
perienced officer, Brigadier General Crossi
mento, and went through their maneuvers
with the precision Of veterans. When they
return to our city q year hence, they will
be warmly welcomed.
The races attracted much attention. The
grand stand was crowded with visitors, and
presented q very handsome appearance.
The unfinished race CT Sunday was won by
Birdie, driven by that popular and expe-
rienced horseman, Joe Shawhan.
The second race, between colts and FLIES
four years and under, of Louisiana, was
won by Betty Warner, Louise second, and
Lldia White third.
The third, the most exciting race of the
day, was won by Annie Collins.
The fourth race was one gotten up on the
grounds between Shoe Fly, owned by DR..
Smythe, and Betty Warner, owned by Mr..
Henry Ware. This was easily won by
Betty Warner.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-07
WHOLE NUMBER 2746.

ment from DR.: Terry, who for many years
was connected actually with Durken and
Peck, post traders. giving full accounts Of
the operations of Orville Grant, brother of
the President, 10 connection with Belknap.
whom Terry designates ss Orville Ora nt's
partner.
Grant visited the posts once year to
collect his money. On the journeys he had
orders from the War Department for am
bulances, and other things which he re-
quired. He also had like arrangements
with the Indian agencies. The new arrange
ment went into effect shortly after the
death Of General Rswlins. Other reports
in the storekeepership, as 1t enabled him to
force storekeepers to terms. DR.. Terry says
Orville Grant was much feared on the
frontier.
schenck.
There is nothing to show that Schenck
resigned. 1t is q suspension under the
tenure of Office act.
An Emphatic Denial.
Hon. George H. Pendleton, OF Cincinnati,
has addressed the following letter to Hon.
Milton Ssylor and Hon. II. B. Banning, OF
the House Of Representatives.:
''If the article in yesterdays Capital in
relation to the payment of money to Mrs.
Belknap to secure payment of q claim to
the Kentucky Central railroad refers to.
me. pronounce the story utterly false. I
have telegraphed the committee, asking
that they shall investigate Immediately
this matter, and permit my examina alton a.
the earliest moment. Enforce my request.
Please see that my full, emphatic dtnun-
citation of the story in all it's aspects goes
through the Associated Press dispatches
Ready for Trial.
Messrs. Craig and Bryant, charged with
passing q fraudulent claim, were before
Judge Smell this morning. The govern
ment was not ready for preliminary hear
ing, but the counsel for the accused in
sisted on an immediate hearing as their
clients we're strangers, and claimed it was
unfair for the government to make arrests
before 1t was ready to sustain them. The
case, however, was continued to Wednee-
day.
Second Lieutenant Fourth Cavalry.
Colonel Fred Grant, the Presidents sec
retary, has been ordered to his regimeRt.
and leaves tonight On route for the Yei-
lOwstone country.
The War Secretaryship.
Ex-Attorney General Hoar, of Msssachu
setts, is mentioned as Secretary of War.
Babcock's Duties.
Babcock confines his usefulness to his
duties as commissioner of public grounds
and buildings.
Belknap's Chum.
Heister Clymer, chairman of the con-
mittee which exposed Belknap's abuse on
his Office, was Belknap's school and room-
mate.
Under lnvestigation.
Some of Grants nominees for public COM
missioneers are under investigation by the
Senate committee of the District.
Nomination..
Richard Il. Dana, minister to England.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-07
AusuDemenn.

On Monday night there were new at
fractions at all the places of amusement.
Kit" set in the scenery Of the Varieties
Theatre, was unusually bright, and will be
repeated tonight. Tomorrow noon the
1.-TWO Orphans" will have another chance.
At the st. Charles Theatre the Wallace
Sisters appeared in John Brougham's drama
called "Minnie's Luck" piece acted here
some years since, with Miss Leons Caven-
dar as the heroine. The three Wallace sis
ters are very clever young ladies, free from
stage mannerisms. They bring their own
company, with Mr.. j. X. Vernon as stage
manager. The combination will give
Wednesday matinee.
Mr.. Frank Mayo aud company are play
ing in the American drama called "Davy
Crockett" at the Academy of Music. This
play is deserving of more than passing no
tice as q drama. because it was written
here by Frank Murdock, young actor who
became favorite at the Varieties Theatre
under Mr.. Barrett's management. Mr..
Murdock died before the public became
aware of the merits of his play, which com
position shows what good work might have
been expected from him in the future had
he lived. "Davy Crockett" might have
been called any other backwoods name. and
read as sweetly. With the exception of the
Crockett motto "Be sure you are right,
then go ahead" which comes aptly in as q
refrain to pictured situatione there is little in
it of the life of the Davy Of history. 1t is
an idyl of the forest, a romance of back
woods love. sufficiently told in the sim
plest and best language. 1t appeals to
the best in the natures of those composing
an audience. 1t idealizes one of natures
heroea, and Mr.. Mayo fits the part, and the
part fits him. The acting creation is the
work of his art, neatly done. He is hero
who dares everything for the girl who
moves in q social sphere above him; who is
bashful as q boy in her presence. The
actor, by constant repetition Of the charac.
ter for the past two years, has acquired an
ease and grace, with little touches of neat
business and picturesque situations, that
leave little to be desired, and "Davy Crock
ett'' holds firm place on the American
stage, refined in it's way, with leading
character less imaginative, but more real
than Rip Van Winkle.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-07
Marine Items.

A London dispatch to the New York
Telegram of the first instant Gays that the
Harriet F. Hussey, which arrived at Fal-
mouth that morning. reports that on the
sixteenth of February was passed in lati-
tude 800 5V north, and longitude $40 west.
the steamer Bothnia, Captain Scarlet,
from New Orleans February for Liver
pool, on fire and utterly abandoned. 1t is
supposed that the crew had been taken Oft
few hours previously by a passing
steamer, which was sighted by the Hussey
in the distance. The BOthnis was freighted
with cotton and an assorted cargo.
The bark Mignon, Captain Soule, from
Bath, Maine, for New Orleans, which ar
rived at Portland the first instant, put in to
restore her cargo of ice, which got loose
between decks.
The brig A. H. CARTS, from New Orleans
for New Bedford, which put into Key West
in December in distress, proceeded on her
voyage February %, having repaired.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-07
CONGRESS-.
Senate.

WASHINGTON, March Gin the Senate
q large n1mber of private bills were re-
ported adversely during the morning hour.
Mr.. Sherman, OF Ohio, then spoke at length
ON finances.
The Postmaster General has been called
upon for information regarding straw bids.
MY West gave notice that on Wednesday
he would submit his remarks relative to the
relations Of the Pacific railroad and the
government.
Resolutions of the New York Chamber of
Commerce were called up.
Mesers Sherman and Bogy occupied the
day.
A short executive session was had.
The following conirmations we're made:
Gorham, assistant secretary Of the interior;
John E. Breaux, register of land office at
New Orleans.
Mr.. Morton gave notice that he would to-
morrow call up Pinchback's case, and re.
quest the Senate to remain in session until
q vote was reached.
House.
Mr.. Randall introduced bill to protect
witnesses before the Judiciary Committees
from molestatlOn for evidence given before
them, and making attempted intimidation
penal ohense.
The impeachment committee of the Sem
ate has taken the necessary order for pro-
ton of the Senate on account of Belknap's
resignation.
A bill was introduced by Mr.. Hooker to
provide for the manner of taking proof be-
fore the SouthernIclaims commission.
The House amended the Pacific railroad
bill.
A bill was introduced by Mr.. Morrison to
exempt from criminal prosecution witnesses
before either house Of Congress or any
o.,o,c;<>on e Tho oomn
A bill was introduced by Mr.. Hewett,
making it Q misdemeanor to counterfeit
registered trade marks.
A bill was introduced by Mr.. Stevenson
for a continuous line of railway from Nor
folk, through Virginia, North Carolina,
Tennessee and Arkansae, and the Territories
to the Pacific ocean, and to reinc0rpOrate the
Atlantic, Oklohoma and Pacific railroad.
The Hawaiian treaty was resumed.
The Committee on the District is to have
power to send for persons and papers neces-
sary in investigating the interference with
the courts by the members and employees OF
the House.
Mr.. Knott, chairman of the judiciary CON-
mittee, offered q resolution for the appoint
ment of q select committee to inquire
whether any officer or employe of the gov
ernment has in any way advised or con-
suited with, or directly or indirectly, YER
Daily OF III WrltiuG, cOmmuuAoese0O w any
of the defendants, or the friends, agents or
attorneys of the defendants in the recent
whisky conspiracy trials in st. Louis,
or any of the papers, facts, or other evi-
dence on which the government relied, or
was expected to rely, and whether any at.
tempt was made by any officer or official Of
the government, other than the District At
torney and his assistants, to interfere with,
advise or counsel, or in any way control the
conduct of said prosecutions, or any OF
them, with power to send for persons and
papers, etc.
Agreed to without objection.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-07

Mr. H. w. Graves, one of the most popu-
lar of the commercial travellers who visit
the South wis in our city. Mr.. Graves repre-
sents the extensive house of Reid & Barton,
whose silver-plated ware is celebrated all
over the country; and Of the Bradley e.
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
e. Bartholomew bird cages. During his
stay Mr.. Graves will make his headquarters
at Messrs. Navra g. Offner's.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-07
COURT RECORD.
MONDAY, MARCH 6, 1876.
Superior District COufts

Superior District CsnFs.
Hon. B. L. Lynch, presiding, by virtue
EXECUTIVE DRpARrMxHr,)
state of Louisiana, }
New Orleans, March 6, 1876
Hon: B. L. Lynch. Judge of the Fourth District
Court of the parish Of Orleans:
During the eickness Of Hon. Jacob Hsw-
kins, Judge of the Superior District Court,
duties, You are requested and authorized to
act in his place, and perform the duties of
Judge Of the Superior District Court.
WIN. p. KELLOGG, Governor.
State ex rel. James Koppel vs.. w. L.
ThOmpson.-On trial. Relator produced his
commission from the Governor. Defendant
produced the same for himself, and also
the certificate of the clerk of the Supreme
Court that the case against him for extor-
tion in Office was still pending. Argument
to be heard Tuesday, March,.
Superior Criminal Csurt.
State vs. Charles Earle and John Gar
vey.-Murder. Motion for new trial, alleg-
ing that neither the Attorney General, as
sietsnt attorney general or the district at
torney appeared in the case, but the State
was represented by q gentleman not author
lied by law, and who misdirecred the Jury
by referring to excluded testimony in his
argument.
State vs.. H. Flederman- con-
cealed weapons. Plea of guilty.
State Va. Mike McNamsra.-Asssult and
battery. Nolle prOsequi entered.
State vs.. JOsquinO FlOrenza.-Murder of
his wife. Marie Louise, January IL, 1876, at
No. 1873 Bourbon street, she dying February
4. Indictment found February 4; filed
February 8. Verdict of guilty February 81,
1876 Motion in arrest of Judgment over
ruled. Sentence of death at such time as
the Governor shall appoint.
First District Court.
NFORMATIONs.
Petty larceny Eliza Williams, Paul
Jones, Richard Moran, Mary Fallon.
Assault and battery.-Pat Carroll, Bill
Thomae, James Foley, Baptiste Ruffy.
SENTENCED.
Petty larceny.-William Davis, alias John
son, two years; Sam johnson, alias Brown,
ten days.
second District Court.
Succession of Charles Stoll opened.
James Herlihy prays to be emsncipated. y
Fifth District Court.
State ex rel. Frank w. Shubert vs. Mrs.
Joseph Turpin.-RelatOr alleges his child,
one year old, is unlawfully in defendants
custody; that its mother died in child birth,
and it's grandmother has taken care of it
since: that he is able to support it, and that
defendant forcibly took it March 2. Fixed
for March,.