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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-03
st. Patrick's Fair.

St. Patrick's Hall last night We'd with the
weather of the day. There was warmth,
light and spirit in every part of the great
room, and in consequence the ladies were
happy. A perfect bevy of beauties clus-
tered about the Irish American table, where
Mre. E. Mcmahon and Mrs. j. C. McClel
Ian. Miss A. Alexander and Miss S. j.
Byrnes preside, and of course there were q
large number of gallant gentlemen there
also, to enjoy the society and smiles of their
fair friends.
Our talented young confrere, James Wal
pole, Esq, of the Picayune, is q candidate
for a splendid set of diamond shirt studs,
and deserves the most fattering success.
The attention OF the gentlemen of the
Cotton EXCHANGE is requested to the extra
ordinary price obtained for cotton at St.
Theresa's table; one bale having been dis
posed of at 81 per pound, and more left at
the same price. The cotton was presented
to the ladies of this table-Mrs. Jose Do
mingo, Mrs. Finnegan and Miss Gibney-by
that popular gentleman, Walter Enin. Esq,
of the Empire Press.
The votes for Colonel John w. Fairfax,
in his contest with Colonels Fagin and
Waggamap, came in thick and fast last
night at St. Alphonsus table, owing no
doubt to the winning manners of Miss
Mary Mccullough, who Ilas charge of the
ballot box.
The Thirteenth Infantry band gave
superior programme of music, and will TO-
night play some Of the best and most popu-
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-03
A Meeting of Cubans.

A meeting will be held this evening at
half past seven o'clock at Globe Hall, cor
ner Of St. Peter and St. Claude streets, of
those Cubans who are in the city, and the
friends and sympathizers of the cause Of
Cuban independence. The meeting is
called by Mr.. A. Trelles, the agent in
this city of the Cuban Independence As
sociation of New York. Messrs. Hava,
Farla, Marrero and others will address
the meeting. 1t is proposed to take
action to sustain the policy of Fran
cisco v. Aquilera, the President of the Gu
ban republic.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-03
WASHINGTON.

Reduction of Force at the Navy Yard.
WASHINGTON, February 2-The large re-
duction OF the force up at the navy yard
continues.
The Pacific Railroad Committee.
Mr.. Storrs appeared to day before the
House Committee on Pacific Railroads in be :
half of the Southern Pacific railroad of Cali
fornia, conining himself to the law points
involved.
Colonel Scott said if the Southern Pacific
road would open the line between Fort
Yuma and San GOrgonio Pass to the Texas
and Pacific, and let Congress control the
rates on it-that piece OF rOad-the Texas
and Pacific would use it and build no paral-
lei line.
MIR. Huntington agreed to this and said
he would do so on all the Southern Pacific
road if allowed to build east to meet the
Texas Pacific.
Colonel Scott insisted that San Diego
should be the terminus of his road, but MIR.
Huntington thought the open roads of San
Pedro quite sufficient, though he would in
time build to San Diego.
Mr.. Redtield, of Arkansas, appeared on
behalf of the Little Rock, Mississippi and
Texas railroad, asking that seventy-hve
miles should be included in the bill.
Mr.. H. G. Margand, of New York, ap-
peared for the St. Louis, Iron Mountain and
Southern railway, and protested against
the proposed aid to the Memphis branch,
stating that his road was ready to carry to
and from Memphis at the most reasonable
rates, and furnish every facility.
The committee will hear no more oral ar
guments.
The judiciary Committee.
In pursuance of Representative Holman q.
resolution, the House Committee on the
Judiciary met this morning to INQUIRE
whether any acts had been committed to
affect the charter of the Texas and Pacific
Railroad Company; but nothing was done
BY the committee, owing to the non arrival
of Colonel Morton from New York, who
was expected to-day.
Democratic Committees.
The following have been agreed upon by
the Democrats:
Consul alton Commi.tee-Cox, of New
YORK; WhitthOrne, Of Tennessee, Randall
Of Pennsylvania; Goode. of Virgins; Buck
ner, of Missouri; Wiggenton, of California
Hartridga, of Georgia; Blackburn, ct Ken
tucky; Iarbox. of Massachusetts: Lypde
of Wisconsin,; Eden, of Illinois; Payne,o
Ohio; Caldwell, of Alabama
Campaign Com,nittee-Clymer, of Penn
sylvania; Chapin, of Massachusetts; Tnrock
morton, OF Texas; Hooker, of Mlssissipp;
Hewitt, of New York; Robinson. of North
Carolina; Saylor, of OHIO; Messrs Corcoran
Harvey and Mason, of the District of Co,
lumbia; and Senat RS White, of MARYLAND :.
Wallace, of Pennsylvania, and Gordon, O +
Georgia.
Tom Scott Opposed to Patent Cattle Cars
Colonel Tom Scott appeared before the
Agricul sural Committee in opposition to the
bill making the use of pa ented cars cam
pulsory in the transportation of cattle.
Angostura Bitters.
The Treasury Department. decides that
Angostu'a bitters are dutiable, fifty per
cent ad valOrem. f'-
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-03

We call attention to the advertisement OF
the discovery from the cotten plant' one OF
the most remarkable. perhaps, ever made
in the science of medicine, and which is
destined to mark new era in the treat
men5 of fevers. The theory OF its action ia
based upon a new law in physiology, and
its wonderful effects are attested by some
of the most reliable citizens of our city.
We advice q trial. Every bottle is sold
under guarantee. 1t can be found at NJ :.
B. Morrison g. Co.'s, corner Magazine and
Canal streets.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-03
Rivers.

During the past week the Red river has
risen two feet at Shreveport. The Missouri
is now rising at Leavenworth. The Missis-
eippi has risen two feet at St. Louis, nine
at Cairo, eight at Memphis, and is now
rising at Vicksburg; the water has reached
the danger line at Cairo, and is within four
feet of this line at Memphie, Vicksburg and
New Orleans. The Ohio has risen twenty
feet six inches at Cincinnati and thirteen
feet at Louisville, and is again rising at
Pittsburg; it is now within one foot of the
danger line at Cincinnati, and is from two
to seven fest above this line between Louis
Vile and Evansville. The Cumberland re-
mains high, and is still rising at Nashville.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-03

NEW FASHION EMPoRIUM.-To-day, Mrs.
X. C. Logan will open her new and ele-
CANT store, No. IA Baronne street, next to
Grunewald Hall, with superb stock Of
French millinery, embracing the latest
styles of straw ard felt hats for ladies. and
misses, ribbons, trimmings, and other goods
OF that line. For many years Mrs. Logan
has been favorite with the ladies of our
city, her styles in millinery and dressmak-
ing being always observable for beauty of
design and excellence OF finish. In her new
location, Mrs. Logan will keep constantly
on hand q large stock Of the most elegant
ready made dresses for ball. party and
evening wear, and will also cut, fit and
make dresses at eight hours notice.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-03

The Pope has a high opinion of Joan OF
Arc. Writing recently to an author of q
life of her, he declared that she is justly
called the Maid of Orleans, for the prOdigies
by which she relieved that city. Nobody
will deny, says the Holy Father, that God,
wishing to raise up the down-trodden for
tunes Of France, and give it its legitimate
kine. chose what was weak to overthrow
the strength of the mighty, and accorded to
this girl taken from the fields, . truly ad-
mirable courage and . remarkable knowl-
edge Of warlike and political matters.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-03

TIE schooner Martha Maria, Of Bangor,
from New Orleans for Nuevitas, was totally
wrecked January 81 off Csyo Romano, north
coast of Cuba. The crew were saved. No
further particulars have been received.
The Martha Maria was l85 tons register,
and was built at Searsport in 1865.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-03

THE LAST WEEK-Everybody should
bear in mind that this is the last week OF
the great clearance sale at the popular dry
goods house of N. L. Byrne & Co., No.
1853 Canal street. Those who wish to pur-
chase elegant winter goods far below their
value will do we'll to give them call. After
this timely warning those who fail to sup
ply themselves will have only themselves
to blame.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-03

Messrs. r. NJ. l. B. j. Montgomery will
continue their auction sale Of that magnifi
cent stock of fine diamonds, watches and
iewelry, at No. las Canal street, next
to the corner of Bourbon street. The sale
will CONNIE nee at half past ten this morn
ing. rare opportunity is here offered to
secure fine diamonds and jewelry. as the
sale is without limit or reserve. and every
thing is sold under full guarantee.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-03

New ORLEANS, February 9, 1876.
EDITOR REPUBLICAN:
The admirable address delivered on JAN
uary 26, by General Leonard Sewell, before
the Southern Republican Association, is .
matter of universal comment and approval.
1t is not a political document. but lays bare
the evils that have go long afflicted the
Crescent City, and it is 10 be hoped will act
as a tonic to her exhausted constitution.
1t is very much to be desired that the ad-
dress should be published in pamphlet
form, and that every household should
possess a COPY, and therefore request that
the proper st4ps be taken for that purpose
by those Immediately interested.
Ii the Republican Executive Committee
wish campaign document to rebut the IN
famous charges made against the party for
rolling up the debt OF the city, no better
proof could be adduced than the document
to which reference is made. Z. I. l..
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-03
WHAT'S in the Wfnde

Reports of singular string OF windy
disasters came over the wires last night.
Tice is nowhere. The tower Of Agricul-
tural Hall in Philadelphia received twist.
The wind managed to ''socket" to French
Catholic church in WOOneocket, Rhode
Island, and the bricks we're babelized. The
breeze also went for q two hundred and
twenty five foot steeple at Cohoes, New
York, and the spire Of st. Bernardo went to
the dogs, in spite of the good shepherds
protest. Without making distinctions be-
tween any particular religious ereeds,
the flying element crowded tteeple
in Webster, Massachusetts, and the
Universalists were not saved. The
Methodists were also baptized in
wind The dispatches say the steeple of
the Metropolitan Church in Washington is
left .'frightfully out of plumb" The Metro
politan Church was built for and is presided
bv Rev. DR.. Newman. Its steeple was
considered tower of religious strength in
the wicked city of Washington, and it's
"crooked" condition will give intense satls-
faction to the Democratic party. There are
several other counties and the tower Of the
Tribune Office to hear from. There has
never before been such another steeple-
chase in this country.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-03
The Temperature.

The thermometer at Louis Frigero's, No.
50 Chartres street, stood as follows Fob
ruary 2: At 8 A. NJ. 32o; at 2P. M, 450; at
6P.M., 46o Lowest point during the night
of February |, 80.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-03

SEDnE.-The only known substitute for
qulnine. No head symptoms. NJ. b. Nor
rison L. Co., agents, corner Of Canal and
Magazine streets.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-03

Fever cured in a few hours by Kernine.
Send to NJ. B. Morrison d Co., NO. Maga-
zine street. for circular.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-03
THE STORM

Severe Storm and Cold Weather.
MEMPHIS, February "A severe storm,
cot in about ten O'Clock this morning. The
nercurv rapidly fell shout $50 Ths
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-03

KERNINE-Another discovery from the
cotton plant. Send to N. B. Morrison d 20.
No. ] Magazine street. tor circular.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-03

loOATNUkD ON 1I0arH PA0k.I
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-03
New ORLEANS, February 9, 1877

Municipal Reform General SeweIl
SDeech.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-06-23
The Woes Of a Swedish Family in
Utah.

In 1853 Nels Person left Christianstadt,
Sweden, to come TO America with his
family, which consisted of himself, wife,
two sons and three daughters. Person at
that time was well-to-do, so far as the
world goes. The Old World was not ad-
vanced enough for him, so he came to the
United States in order to brighten the in
tellects and broaden the views of his chill
dren. The West was Persons objective
point. He had heard that Utah was the
land flowing with milk and honey, where
God had hidden untold wealth in the re-
cesses of the mountains, and the soil
laughed with glee at its great productions
when titled by the hand of the white man.
Thus westward he wandered with his
family from New York, arriving at last
by tedious route at Salt Lake City. And
here is where terrible misfortune overlook
Person. A man of good intellect, a fine
mechanic, of good education, he natural
ly had pride in his sons and daughters,
who were then budding into men ana
women One by one the girls were en-
ticed from the Gentiles, until all had been
led away and married into the Mormon
ranks. The mother became heart-broken
and discouraged, and soon after was
placed beneath the sod. The sons were
still left Person, but one day one of them
was unaccOuntably killed in a silver mine
murdered, il is believed, by Mormons.
The other son became discouraged wan
derer, and whittier he has gone no one
knows. The father became maniac, He
wandered Over the prairies, and finally
came TO Chicago For year or more he
was an inmate of the Cook County Insane
Asylum. From this institution he was
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-06-23
The Cincinnati Nomination.

The result has more than justified ex-
pectations. The nomination of Gov.
Hayes, of Ohio, is eminently polite and
sagacious, and deserves, as it receives, the
heartiest congratulations. 1t satisfies all
classes, and unites the whole Republican
party as no other candidate could have
united it. The friends of the other prom
inent candidates can heartily support him
without the least sacrifice of Principle or
feeling. The second choice of everybody,
when it became evident that neither of
the other prominent candidates could be
nominated, he became the first choice Of
all.
Gov. Hayes Is strong candidate, if not
the very strongest that could have been
put into the field. He was brave soldier
and serviceable General in the war. His
military record is both brilliant and hon
orable in the highest degree. He after
ward served with credit in Congress. He
was twice elected Governor of Ohio, de-
feating both Thurman and Pendleton by
large majorities, and his administration
was so satisfactory to all parties that even
his opponents conceded its ability and
excellence, and the election of Republi-
can successor was insured. In 1875
he was nominated as the strongest
Republican in the State, and was
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-06-23
Recent Astronomical Calculations.

Some recent astronomical calculations
would seem to leave no doubt that the
center star of the Pleiades, known as
Alcyone, is distant some 500 years-per
light speed of 200, 900 miles per second
and that other stars in that group are
5000 years distant at least, a calculation
which, though presentable in figures, adj
mits, of course, of no realization to the
human mind.
Now, as there are in one year 81, ,557 900
seconds, which, multiplied by 5 900 years,
gives the number of seconds for the latter
period as 157, ,788, 900, 600 of seconds. This
last number of seconds, multiplied by
200, 900 miles per second, the speed Of
light as estimated by many astronomers,
gives as the distance of Alcyone from the
sun, 81 ,557 800, 900, 900, 900 miles-that is,
thirty-One thousand five hundred and
fifty-seven billions six hundred thousand
millions lin decimal expressions), or the
seventeenth power of ten, or ten multi
piled by itself seventeen times.
But this enormous distance, 81 ,557, ,600,-
000, 100000, being only direct or straight
line to Alcyone from the sun, is called its
radius, or Just one-half the diameter of the
suns orbit around Alcyone. The dis
stance around thi orbitwill therefore stand
thus Radius equals 81 ,557 900, ,000, ,000,-
OOOx2 equals diameter of lis orbit, or 63,-
115 200, ,000, ,000, 900 of miles, and if this
distance or diameter be multiplied by
81 ,416, we have the number of miles
which the sun must travel to make what
is usually termed a year. Thus, the cir.
cumference of the orbit of the suns an
nual course or travel around Alcyone, the
center star of the Pleiades, is, clearly ex-
pressed, 19S, ,2S2, 712, 800, 900, 900 of miles,
st. IOuts Republican,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-06-23

elected over William Allen, the most
popular Democrat, after the most
closely contested canvass, which brought
out 81, 900 more votes than were ever cast
in State election before. His conduct
of that canvass, and the fine qualities he
displayed in it and the admirable speech
es he made marked him as a superior
man, and one on whom the country might
call in an emergency for the highest
service. His administration has been
thus far marked by that sagacity and mod
Grafton and conciliatoriness which recon-
cile extremes, promote the public walfare,
and show true statesmanship. Gov.
Hayes is a modest, unassumihg man,
with no pretense about him. He makes
no display. He has nothing of the push
ing, scheming, maneuvering politician in
him. He is not ambitious for office, and
the positions he has filled sought him to
fill them. His record is clean. He has
been mixed up in no questionable trans
actions of any sort and there Is nothing
TO be investigated in career that Is opeh
as the day and as bright. 1t is vast
deal to say of q candidate in these days,
when so many public men are accused of
questionable transactions and suspected of
dishonorable acts, that nothing objection
able can be said against him. This vir
tue seems to be negative one; but
when it is remembered how every public
i1an is assailed by temptations of all
kinds, and pressed and allured by infu-
ences that often prove too strong for their
resistance, this negative virtue shows
positive qualities of the most sterling
order-the integrity, the uprightness, the
principle, the high-toned manliness which
are the highest qualities of character.
There are times when to be unobjection-
able and above reproach is the highest
praise, and this is one of them, and Gov.
Hayes has that honorable distinction.
The nomination of Gov. Hayes reunites
the Republican party. The Reiormers
will support him. Carl Schurz, who as
sisted in his election last year, will take
the stump for him this fall. The friends
of Blaine and Morton and Conkling are
enthusiastic in his support. The Admin.
istration will favor him, of course. And
if he shall be elected the country will be
sure of wise, energetic, conciliatory ad-
ministration of public affairs, and look
forward with new hope to a period OF
frightened prosperity.-N Y. Graphic.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-06-23
Ben. HIPS Speech.

Ben. Hill disowns the version of his
celebrated harangue on the amnesty ques-
ton which has been printed in pamphlet
form by the National Republican Com
mittee for circulation as acampaign docu-
ment. He claims that it is garbled and
distorted, and is anxious to have it be-
lieved that he never said what is imputed
to him. Unfortunately for the Georgia
Confederate, the pamphlet in question
contains a literal and exact transcription
of what he said on that occasion, and the
only garbling or elimination that has been
done was done by himself when, per-
ceiving the damaging effect upon the
Democratic party of his uaitorous dia-
tribe, he revised and remodeled his speech
for the Congressional Record, emitting the
Objectionable language, and inserting
matter never spoken by him. The cam
paign document is doubly effective be.
cause of its entire accuracy and truthful
ness .-Chicdgo Tribune.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-06-23

SO the question was one simply Of success, and
II was believed by the majority Of that Conven-
ton that Rutherford D. Hayes was pure, and hon
est, and able, characterized by profound good
common Fence and not likely TO surround him
self with advisers who 6te dishonest or corrupt
[applausel, and when the decisive hour catro our
friends rallied to his support First, old Senator
Howard, on his crutches, from Michigan, rising
In his place, said: We have a man here who
has beaten three Democratic aspirants to the
Presidency. We want to give him chance TO
beat fourth, and Michigan casts twenty-five
votes for Rutherford b. Hayes, of Ohio" ICheers.l
Following close upon which came the Great Em-
pire State of New York, and the grand old Bay
State, Massachusetts,, which clasped hands and
marched up together and cast most solid
vote for X. B. Hayes, of Ohio. tCheers These
were followed by Pennsylvania and Indiana,
both Of which Had candidates honored and re-
spected by every Republican in this broad land
lcheersl; and then it was my fortune to go to The
representative OF another candidate, who was
after Hayes, my fret choice for the Presidency,
Benjamin ii. Bristow. [Cheers.l Going TO Gen.
Harlan. said: General, Bristow, IL is evident,
cannot be nominated to-day. Will you give what
date, Gov. HayesYm lie says: "You need not
have come to me; It is done already" [Cheers1,
and mouhtitg the platform ten Harlan said:
Kentucky Withraws the maine of Benjamin Il. .
Bristow, with gratitude for the support which he
has received, and casts her solid vote for Ruther
ford b. Hayes, of Ohio" [Cheers.l Other States
followed, after the other, until at last our can
didate was successful, and the country was for
tunate in having candidate In whom there is no
guile, and whose reputation no mortal man has
ever dared to aesau. tChecrs.l