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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-27
SPORTING.
Boat Racing ON tho Hudson.

NEwBURa, N. Y, August 26-At the
Newburg bay rowing races to-day, single
scull race, three miles, between Ellis Ward.
of the Ward Brothers, and John Mckeel,
was close and exciting and was won by
McKeel by three lengths in twenty-six min
uues and thirteen seconds.
In tho double scull race the following
started: Dan and Gil Ward, of Cornwall;
John McKe.l aud Alfred Mosher, of Crys-
kill, New Jersey; Richard White and Peter
Adams, of Fishkill, and Ellis Ward and
Deunis Gilmartin, of Cornwall. A very
close contest between Dan and Gil Ward,
the former winning by one boats length in
twenty -four minutes, Ellis Wards boat
third. The first mile and half to stake
boat was made in eleven minutes and ten
seconds.
Chess at the Centennial.
PHILADELPHIA, August 26-Tw0 games
were played to-day in the chess tourna-
ment That between Mason, of New York,
and Davidson, of Philadelphia, was won by
the former. In the second game Roberts,
Ut Philadelphia, defeated Ware, of Bostoni
NEW YORK, August 25.-Bostons Is,
Mutuais 4.
CINCINNATI, August 25.-Eleven innings
Cinciunaris 3, Louisvllles /.
BROOKLYN, N, Y, August 26.-Tenth and
list game of the championship series-Mu
tnals 10, BOstons g
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-27
The Catholic Church as an Educator.

The Catholic Church as an Educator.
EDITOR REPUBLICANS:
/ read in your paper of last Sunday q
communication from "John Scollard, Cath
olic pastor St. Helena Church" in which he
seems to desire to have it understood that
the Roman Catholic Church is in favor of
general public education. 1 hope the rev.
erend gentleman will not object to my pre-
fixing the word Roman, inasmuch as the
Protestant Episcopal claims to be "the holy
Catholic Church, and know of no other
means of distinguishing that which recog-
nizes the supremacy of the Pope.
Iwould like to ask your correspondent if
it be not fact fairly deducible from his.
tory that general education of the people
has not been advanced in proportion with
the influence of that Church2 Did the in
crease of the Church authority in Italy
from the time of Constantine tend to the
advancement of educstions Did not learn
ing decline and ignorance prevail in pro.
portion % the Church authority inoreased9
Was not learning more encouraged and
Nhoois better patronized in that part of
l Wy and Spain occupied by the Saracens
dI Ing the eighth, ninth and tenth centu-
ries Sthan the parts Of Europe under the
influSnce of the Catholic Church?
Is the reverend gentleman ignorant Of
the historical fact that the Church of Rome
discouraged al secular learning; that Pope
Gregory I. (called the Great) prohibited the
study Of secular authors, and severely
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-27
The Late General Hays.

A writer in the Orleanian mentions the
following incident, as illustrating the chiv-
alric nature of the late General Harry 7.
Hays:
An ex-colonel of the Federal army rented,
furnished and occupied house in this city.
Being called to Washington he was de-
tanned there some months. In the mean
while certain parties, obsequious to Federal
soldiers during the war, but inimical to
their interests afterwsrd, succeeded in pur.
chasing for small sum CLAIM of $3.50
against him, entered suit and obtained
Judgment for $l94, and seized his furniture
and household goods. His wife. dumb
founded at the sudden appearance of the
sheriff's men, knew not what to do. But
recently from the North, she had few
acquaintance here, and those few were
unable to render assistance.
In vain she begged the heartless officiale
not to despoil her beautiful home until her
husbands return. At last, after having
been coldly repulsed in many places, and
driven almost to despair, she sought Gen
eral Hays, to whom, with tears in her eyes,
she told her story.
"No Federal officers home shall Oe broken
up in his absence while am sheriff." OK
claimed the General, and Immediately
stopping the execution of the judgment, ht
sent with many treasured words of kind
ness brother Master Mas0n's wife to bel
home rejoicing.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-27

The Public schools In the Fifth District.
General Chester, superintendent OF the
the fifth district schools, has addressed
the following communication to the parish
treasurers:
DELTA, August Is, 1876.
SIR forward with this letter blank
report for the convenience of treasurers Of
parish school boards, in the preparation Of
annual reports. As the scholastic ear ends
on the thlrty-irst of August, 10 which com.
tention is earnestly but respectfully directed
transmitted. You will, l trust, at your
earliest convenience, forward your annual
report to this Office, as full and complete as
your data may warrant. Constituting, as
it will, an important part of the history of
the State, in which the friends of human
progress are deeply interested, feel con-
fdent that your pride and patriotism will
stimulate you in the performance of duty.
Charged with sacred trust, it becomes i'm
perative in you to render faithful and &C.
curate account Of the annual administration
of the school fund, which will bear the test
Of public scrutiny.
An early acknowledgement of this COM
municati0n and prompt compliance with it's
directions are reasonably expected and re-
spectfully enjoined.
Receive, sir, the assurance Of my dis
tinguished consideration, and believe me,
yours truly, T. MORRIS CHESTER.
Superintendent Public Education, Fifth
Division.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-27
Tobacco.


There is Q little item in the history of
tobacco that will be fresh to good many
old smokers and chewers among the tribe
of gardeners: "Tobacco was brought to
England in 1860. Jean Nicot, the French
ambassador in Portugal, received it from
Fleming, who came from Florida, and it
was he who offered the first example to
Catherine de Medicis. The Queen took
fancy to tobacco, the court followed her
example, and the plant, which had been
formerly called nicotina, from the name OF
NicOt, was named Herbe de Ia Refine, and
became celebrated as panacea. The taste
for tobacco became go general that kings
were alarmed at it. James l., King Of
England, in 1919, launched 2 pamphlet
against the use Of tobacco. Pope Urban
Viii, in 1924, fulminsted special bull
against it, and in all the churches the
beadles were authorized to take possession
Of the tobacco boxes which they found in
the hands Of tho faithful"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-27
WAR;.
A Revolt of the Greeks-Tchernaye6
Claims u Victory.

Revolt of the Greeks-Tchernaye6
Claims Victory.
LONDON, August 26.-The Standards cor
respondent ut Rome telegrsphs: "A dis
patch was received from Athens. August "a,
announcing that revolt had broken ont in
Argyropolia, and that armed bands were
forming in Albania, Thesssly and Epiru."
The Courier de France has dispatch
from Vienna to the same effect, and adds:
''Musselman Aiiamans having pillaged the
suburbs of 1anits, the Russian consul de-
manded Justice OF the Governor, who re-
fused. The consul and rich Greeks organ
lied force of volunteers, and q combat
took place at Prevesa between the Greeks
and Turks"
A special dispatch to the Daily Meas from
Belgrade says: General Tchernayetf has tel
egraphed Prince Milan that the Servians
won great victory on Thursday. General
at Tresibia, and attacked the rear Of the
Turkish right wink. General Tchernayef
at the same time attacked the Turks in
front. The Turks were routed with loss,
according TO Tchernayeff's dispatch, Of
$1,000 killed, wounded and prisoners.
Another Battle Imminent.
RAGusA, August GA battle is i'm
minent near Podgorirza. Dervish Pasha
has taken command of the troops at Al
banla. 1t le stated the M1reOeCe, etrOnS
tribe of Roman Catholic Albanians, will re-
main neutral.
The Basis Of Negotiation.
VIENNA, August 26.-It is asserted here
that at the preliminary peace negotiations
between signers of the treaty of Paris, in
cluding Russia, it was proposed as basis
of arran gements that Prince Milan should
retain the throne of Servia; to pay war
indemnity, and Turkey should have the
right to place garrisons in Servian tortresses
on the Turkish frontier.
Preliminary Negotiations for Peace.
CoNsTANTINOPLE, August 26.-The pre-
liminary negotiation for peace opened last
night between the foreign ambassadors, IN
consequence of steps taken by Prince
Milan,
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NEW YORK.
Recruits for the Army.

Recruits Tor the Army
NEW YORK, August 26-One hundrt d
recruits to join the army for General Crock
and General Terry leave here tomorrow
for Cheyenne.
Explosion ON Board Of Steamship.
The Pacific mail steamship Colon, which
sailed from here on the twentieth of August
Tor Aspinwall, returned here to-day in
disabled condition. After being two days
out, terrific explosion took place. There
was great rush of steam which complete.
ly enveloped the vessel, and caused tre-
Mendous excitement among the p assengers.
After some time it was discovered that ono
of the boilers had burst. and that only two
men had been killed-JOhn Bunting, as
sstant engineer, and James Ferrel, sailor.
Several passengers were burned by the ex-
plosion. The vessel hoisted signals of dis
tress, which we're observed by q tug boat,
which Immediately steamed to the dis
abled vessel and towed her back to this
city.
Beecher Afraid of His Neighbors.
The counsel for the Rev. Henry Ward
Beecher, in the suit for the alleged ma
licious prosecution brought on by Francis
D. Moulton, have served on the latter's
counsel notice of the application for the
change of venue, on the ground that the
selection Of an impartial jury in Kings
county is impossible.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-27

rarr;waraaa Daa;dar;o. Bishop of Vienna.
fcr taooh;nr GRAMMAR If GO, he can satisfy
h;maelf nv a review Of Munatori, Gregory,
Bayle and Fleury.
m;u MT h;atorv also inform him that q
-.r;v., of ,;taratnre commenced with the
decline of the Church authority, the inven'
tion of printing. and the dissensions from
the recognized Church! And did not the
popes claim and exercise, as far ~ per-
mitted by the different sovereigns, rigid
censorship over all publications.
QUERIST.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-27
FOREIGN.
An Interuatlonalist Arrest ed.

An Internatlonalist Arrest ed.
ROME, August 26-The journals here an
nounce that the chief OF Italian Interns-
tionallsts has been arrested,
Treason In uhe Sps nish Army.
PAMPELUNA, ADJUST 20-The reported
discovery OF conspiracy aere il confirmed.
Two sergeants OF the Spanish army, found
guilty Of high treason, were immediately
shot. Some disturbances occurred ct San
Sebastian, but were ut op.e repressed.
Condition Of tho sultan's Health.
VIENNA. August Is The Political CORES.
pondence reports the chances OF the Sultans
recovery diminish dsuv, Tins ministers are
seriously considering bhe question of the
approaching change in rhe succession. The
eventual successor. AbLul Aam,c, has put
himself directly in communication with the
powers, notably Austria, for the purpose of
preparing the way for a general under
standing on the pending questions. All the
powers have favorably received this step.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-27
Rather Rough ON the Quincy Statesms

Rather Rough ON the Quincy Statesman.
In recent interview at Saratoga, Cen
eral Banks was asked if he thought Charles
Francis Adams would receive and accept the
Democratic nomination for Governor OF
Massachusetts. BANKS replied:
II think so, and that will extingrish him.
He not only has no personal following in
our State, but he does not control his own
vote. He voted his butchers bill and came
back in the afternoon to ask permission to
take it out of the ballot-box, as he had
found his ballot in his pocket. As matter
of curiosity they examined it. He had
voted for his son, John Quincy, for Gov.
ernor and for Grant for President. The
Irish vote is q unit against him. He refu-
sed to 90 to court in England after the act
wae passed commanding our ministers to
wear no Uniforms. In short, the Adame
mania is given up, even by Bowles."
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-27
Sitting Bull Agaiu-An Old Acquaintance
RecogniZes Him.

Sitting Bull Asaiu-An Old Acquaintance
Recognizes Him.
EDITOR REPUBLICANS:
1 have seen q great many wild statements
going around that Sitting Bull was grad
uate of West Point, etc. Now, sir, there is
not one particle of truth in any statement
of the kind. If you wish to know the
truth, here it is:
The renowned Sitting Bull is no less
parsonage than Mike O'Brien, formerly of
the old Second Infantry. Every old soldier
will remember Mike. He was we'll known in
the old army as the Little Kerry Cow"
What drove Mike to the mode and habits
of an Indian life may be gleane from the
following:
One day at old Fort -, away on the
frontiers, Mike was passing through the
garrison with q canteen of "old commis-
sary." At that time it cost eighteen cents
per gallon; and was far superior to what is
called 'commissary'' now; there was no
comparison between the two. General
Harney was in comm and, and was seated
in front of the adjutant's Office. When he
espied Mike he called him over and asked
him what he had in the cant cen. Mike an.
swered:
milk, yer honor"
When Hsrney, to be sure it was
milk, took the canteen, placing the
same to his lips, he never drew breath
until the last drop gurgled from its mouth
In the meantime, Mike was turning over in
his mind some mode of retaliation, but not
being poet, he was forced to some other
mode of revenge.
When Harney turned the canteen over to
Mike, he simply remarked, "Not such bad
milk; replenish it," Is it any wonder, then
that Mike became disguised with civiliza
tion7
| The General had no sooner sought hil
quarters, and found horizontal position
than Mike had made up his mind. HI
made away with, or lost, through neglect
his army blanket. Taking the quarter
master sergeant's buffalo robe THAT VIZ
myself) he left the ga rrison, never moro t
return to the haunts Of the white man
We learned, afterward, that Mi 'xe sough
out the most bitter tribe on the. plains, an
casting his lot with them, il to day til
most virulent foe to our r:ace.
This war on the p' aims may be traced
that one act OF Aarney's taking Mike
oanSeen' 1nl.s ought to be . caution
regular .ny officers to let an 1rishman
canteer alone.
| - the above an be vouched for, "
may use it or not. Truly,
AUGUSTUS DE WERE O,DOYLE.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-27
Southwest Pass

SOUTHWEST PASS, August 26, 1876.
TO Captain G. ". Howell, Corps Of Kngineers,
United States Army:
Depth of channel at mean low tide, six.
teen feet six inches. Least width for that
depth, eighty feet. High tide at 2 A. NJ.
three inches. Depth of channel at high tide
eighteen feet nine inches. Bottom soft.
CHARLES II. ELWELL,
Master of the Essayons.
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The Southern Democracy.

Said Hon. George F. Hoar, in his speech
in reply to General Lamar:
Mr.. Speaker, do not deny that in all
these years the Democratic party in the
South have made some progress. But it
has been progress in which nothing is due
to themselves. Whatever they have
learned, either of freedom, of justice, or of
republican government, they have learned
from their Opponents. They have been the
unwilling pupils of the Republican party.
Like Dante's souls, whose necks Satan had
twisted, they have marched on, impelled by
strength other than their own, perpetu-
ally looking back.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-27

A naval International contest is an
nounced for tomorrow, being a match to
walk under water the distance of half q
mile in diving costume. The parties are
Daniel Rogers, of England, and John Hag-
gerty, one of the most expert submarine
divers on the coast, who champions Amer
ica. The match is for $1,000 . side, and
comes Of ut Rockawsy beach.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-27
The Temperature.

The Thermometer at Louis Frigerio's, No.
50 Chartres street, stood as follows, August
26: At A. M. $50; at 2 P. M, 92o; at 6 p.
NJ, S90. Lowest point during the night of
August 25, 800
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-27

Staub, at Goldthwaites book store, No.
So Canal street, continues to improve and
enlarge his variety Of periodical literature,
and it is hard to ask him nova days for
anything he an not readily produce.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-27

Senator Gordon, of Georgia, is reported
to have said that Secretary Cameron's
order to General Sherman wrests two
Southern States from tho Democrats.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
Fire In haVannAh.

Fire In SaV0nn0hs
SAVANNAH. August 26.-The fire last night
destroyed Keily's block, four six-stery
buildings, Stoddard's upper range, three
five-story buildings. Kelly's shed and wharf,
the mainmsst, sails, rigging and upper
works Of the schooner h. T. simmons. and
twenty-five bales of cotton. Loss $20O, 900.
An Gwigrant ship Gees Ashoro.
SAN FRANCISCO. August 26.-The ship
at Trowbridge, Australian coast, July Is
The passengers and crew were saved.
Failed.
MILFORD, August 26.-Drake & Co., ex
] (0ONTMUID on lIoHrH PAonI
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-27
POLITICAL.
The Governor OF Colorado .

The Governor of Colorado.
PUEBLO, August 26.-The Repu blican
State Convention nominated John L. Routt
for Governor.
Congressional Nomination.
CLEVELAND, August 26.-The Democrats
of the fifteenth district renOminated Hon.
Rufus p Banning for Congress.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-27
BY TELEG R APH ,
WASHINGTON.

Deputy First Controller Of the Treasury.
WASHINGTON, August 26-Colonel W.
liam Hemphill Jones has resigned deputy
of the first controllership, at the request ce
the President. and the position is rendered
to Judge Tarbell, of Mississippi.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-27
POLITICAL NOTES.

Will the Democrat and the other high
toned organs-the PicayMne, too-please
tell US why the Democratic Parish Commit
tee has failed 20 report on the so-cslled
Craig outrage9 Craig is an outrage that
must not be ignored in this manner. He is
sacrificing his time in collecting subscrip-
tions to run a Democratic colored club
utterly regardless of unshaven customers.
He has furnished headline artists work for
two DAYS, and can not be eummarily
dropped.
1t is all wrong. Either Craig is q dam
aged Democratic patriot or the Democratic
papers have let 60 their hold Of the truth.
We don't propose this shall continue. The
REPUBLICAN asserted on reliable authority
that there was no colored club. The DEM
ocrat alleged that "Mree hundred' innocent
colored men had been dispersed by white
Republican roughs, and called upon its
party authorities to organize for the pro-
lection of the outraged. The Picayane an
nounced that committee of inquiry had
been appointed, and deman ded immediate
action. But there has been no repo mot
even an admission that the whole thing
was an unwholesome concoction
Would it not be we'll for the Republican
campaign committee to report to the public
the exact truth of this affair7 1t might
stop q repetition Of such humbuggery.
Six hundred and thirty eight names are
on the lists protesting against John Fitz-
patrick's admission to membership Of the
Democratic State Committee, and thirty
two are doctors. Yet they couldn't work
him off.
Had the polls been open an hour longer
Burke would have been beaten in the elev-
enth ward for the State Committee. 1t was
night or Blucher with him, with prefer
ence for night.
There will be q grand mass meeting of
the Republicans of St. Tammsny this
morning, and Mr.. Victor Gerodlas will be
the genial host Of the delegation which will
90 over on the Camelia this morning to
Vaudeville.
The question was generally asked yester-
day: How will Burke's victory affect
Fagan's chances for civil cheriff 2" This will
best be answered at the convention, but the
Faganites say they permitted Burke to be
elected because of his usefuln ess as an or
gauizer. This was very considerate and
proper.
1t was, we believe, on the battlefield OF
Waterloo Wellington rode slowly along
the lines, scrutinizing the faces of his
sturdy veterans. "Is Corporal McGinnis
here?" he asked. "Presentv' said McGin-
mis-, stepping to the front and saluting the
commander. "All right, then; let the bat
tie begin" said the Iron Duke.
This may not be historical, but it is illus
trative. For nearly mo nth now the new
Democratic State Committee has failed to
organize for the cappaign. Friday night,
it appears, Burke WAS elected in the elev-
enth ward. Then let the battle begin. +"
The committee met and org anized within
twenty-four hours thereafter.
The nomination Of Mr.. Farmer for Con-
gress by the Democrats in the fifth district
proves very unsatisfactory to the Ouachita
Telegraph. It reproduces, with ita entire
approval, the article in the Vienna Sentinel,
which was reproduced in the REPUBLICAN,
Yesterday.
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There will be q grand mass meeting of
the Republicans of St. Tammsny this
morning, and Mr.. Victor Gerodlas will be
the genial host of the delegation which will
go over on the Camelia this morning to
Vaudeville.
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Altogether the clubs that turned out Car
ried about 1900 lanterns and were in favor
able opposition to the parade of the third
ward Democratic clubs. Their intention
was to march to Camp street, but noticing
after the meeting that they might have to
CROSS the line of march or wait till after the
passage OF the latter procession, they pro-
ceeded directly home. ..,.
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for General Howard, OF the Freedman'a
Rrpoau
music by the Band.

for General Howard, OF the Freedman's
Bureau.
A1uslc By the Band.
The Artillery School band from Fortress
Monroe, of twenty five pieces. will play
daily ct guard mourning and dress parsoee,
To morrow morning General Sherman VIZ
review the troops. Four more compsniee e.
en- route from Fort Sill. will arrive Tuesday.
Report Of the Chief Of Bngineers.
The report of General Humphreys, Chief
Of Engineers. shows that only ". O0O, 900 ct
The IS 600 appropriated for rivers and
hsrbOrs were allotted.
|. General Humphreys recommended the
$50 600; Fort Washington. %38. 900; Fortress
Monroe, $4,000; Fort Mouitrie, $50. 900;
Fort Sumter, $40 900; Fort Pulsaki. $500;
Fort Taylor and batteries at KEY W.et,
$4,000; Fort Jefferson, at T"rtugaa, $25,
600; Fort Pickens, $4,000; Fort Mckee
$4,000; Fort Morgan, Mob,ls bay, 81, 900;
Fort jackson, Mississippi river. S25 600;
Fort st. Philip, Mississippi river, 81, 900.
Among the allOtments from the spDrO-
priAtion Of August, 1876, are Cape Fear
river, $ll0 900; Chsrl. stOn barb0r. 5000;
Savannah hsrbor. $25, 900; mouth of Missis-
sipni river, $90, 900; SURVEYS at South Pace,
500, 1000: Galveston bar, S., 900; Red river
raft, $35, 900; Tennessee river, $3.50, 900;
Great Ksnswhs river, SIS 900; j .mes river,
$4,000; Appomattox river, $4,000.
Oar fairs with spain.
Mr.. Gushing had long interview with
Mr.. Fish preliminary to his return to Spain.
There are no serious questiOns of diplomacy
pending between the United States and
Spain,