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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-12-24
Insure Your Fortunes.

No person sensible enough to insure his
property should neglect investing 81 in the
great dollar drawing of the Louisiana State
Lottery Company. Not only is the principle
involved in both instances precisely the
same, but the prudence displayed isequally
creditable and sensible. The parallel runs
closer than many would suppose at first
and hasty glance.
In insuring your property you consider
the chances against fire. and pay very
small sum to secure very large amount In
case chance decides against you.
In the lottery You pay very small sum
to secure very large one in case chance
decides in your favor. So if there is any
advantage at all it lies in the latter over the
former system.
The drawing now proposed illustrates
this plainly. For 81 invested in ticket
you secure q chance of winning $l5. .OeO,
another of winning $4,000, another of
winning $4,000, together with over 1900
chances of winning prizes of smaller yet
substantial amounts. What prudent per.
son can afford to pass such an opportunity
by, or neglect so obvious duty to himself
and to his family9 The subject is one OF
weighty consideration by all, and in that
light we commend it.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-12-24
Parasols at Levy's to-day.
TrumbulldoziDg.

On the ninth instant dispatch was sent
from Mattoon, Illifoie, to the Chicago
Tribune, which said, with other things:
Judge Trumbull took breakfast here this
morning. He remarked to the hotel clerk
that it was the first christian meap' he
had had in some time.
The whole nation knows that the Hon.
Lyman had been to New Orleans, at Hew-
tits bidding, to witness fair count. Was
it inst, was it noble in him to pat way
station hotel clerk on the back, on his way
back, and say that he had not had q Chris
tian meal before in some time' Governor
Palmer will agree with us in saying that
Mr.. Trumbull could not have fairly counted
the dishes set before him at the st. Charles
Hotel or in the restaurants where he was
the petted guest of our most distinguished
Democrats, If the old man had said he
had not had square meal" for long
time, tho offense, though smelling rank to
heaven, might have been regarded, in the
language of Mydlewick, an ancient butter
man, as "lapsus lingo:" but to say he had
not had "Christian meal" during all his
Tilden counting tour, was to condemn all
Louisiana, after the fact, and thank his
stars that he had escaped from barbarian
bulldozers alive, although with heavy
heart and an empty stomach.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-12-24
Toys at Levy's to-day.
Religioue.

Rev. j. Hazard Hsrtzell, ID, will
preach this morning at the usual hour at
the Church Of the Messiah, corner of St.
Charles and Julia streets. In the evening
the doctor will continue the series of his
interesting course of lectures. For the lee
ture this evening the subject is Benjamin
franklin"
Rev. DR.. j. H. M'Carty breaches at Ames
Methodist Episcopal Church this morning,
and in the evening will lecture free to the
public. The third lecture in DR.. M'Carty' g
course of "Great Names in History" to be
delivered tonight, will have for its subject,
"Martin Luther" The lecture commences
at seven o'clock.
The fourth celebration of the Napoleon
Avenue Presby terian Church Sabbath
School anniversary will take place at the
church on Thursday evening next. The ex'
ercises, which will be of q pleasing and in
teresting character, are to commence at
seven O'Clock.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-12-24
BY TELEGRAPH.
he CONGRESSIONAL INVESTIGATION
The SUBJ Committee at Shrevepor
TESTIMONY RECEIVED FROM BOSSIER =,
WEBSTER AND DE SOTO.
Especial to the New Orleans RopabllcaD.

SHREVEPORT, December g, 1876.
The congressional subcommittee has been
in continuous session since ten o'clock this
morning.
The session last night and . portion of
to-day was taken up in examining witnesses
from Bossier. The testimony elected showed
some irregularities in the counting of the
votes of that parish and fully sustained tho
Returning Board in throwing out the At
kns box.
Webster was next taken up. and the
following witnesses examined: j. B. Neal,
E. Powell, cOlored; Nolan LAWS. L. Lewis,
w. d. Mcdonald, Ba!ing Webb, w. B Nor
row, T. NJ. Turner, w. j. Goodwill, w. II.
Berry and J. II. Colbert. The testimony
went to chow the election in Webster was
quiet. and the Irregularities in counting tho
votes as charged by the supervisor were
sustained. Many of the witnesse ses intro
duced by the Democrats can not withhold
thsir aaimus toward Republicans, and
give vent to it with curses on the stand.
To use the language Representative Meade
made to your reporter, they talk in Italian :
De Soto parish is now being investigated,
but nothing has yet been brought out to
show that the Returning Board did not aOt
in accordance with its duties. Regarding
the vote of that parish Mr.. Dunford, tho
Republican member of the committee, has
shown himself to be fully equal to looking
after the interest of the Republicans. He
has been highly cemplimented for his legal
ability in carrying On the examination and
particularly the cross-examinations.
The committee leave here for NJ ansfisld
tomorrow morning.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-12-24
Texas and New Orleans Railway.


The Texas and New Orleans railway il
now doing heavy business. Yesterday it
carried down twenty-seveR carloads OF
freight, and had more passengers than
could obtain seats on board. Tne officers
have determined to put q daily line of
trains ON the road as soon as the necessary
rolling stock can be obtained. The increase
of trade and travel has made this neces.
sary, as everybody expected when the road
was reopened.
The company have recently purchased
twenty-nine additional lots in the fifth
ward, upon which to erect its main freight
and passenger depot, warehouses, round
house and machine shops. The lots are on
Semmes street, and from thence connection
will be made with the Central.
important outlet to Texas cattle. Two hum
dred and fifty head we're shipped over it last
week by the Buffers, who will send many
more in future. The route is this: From
Houston to Orange by the Texas and New
Orleans railway; from thence they are
driven across the country to Washington
on the Atchafalaya, where they take boats
for points along the Mississippi, north
or south. The shipments made last
week of Texas beeves were consigned to
Memphis and Cincinnati. Several hundred
miles are thus cut off and from ten to fif-
teen days Of time saved. and of course q
great deal of money, over the circuitous
route around by the way Of New Orleans
and Washington is 100 miles. The route il
through rich prairie country furnishing
plenty of grass the year round for grazing
so that droves Of cattle can cross it without
other expense than herdsmen-Houssoa
Ace
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-12-24
Masonic Hall.

This building has for some time been un
dergoing extensive repairs; it has been
whitened and painted without and decor
ated within. The main hall, the ball
room, has been newly fresc oed, and is now
neat and elegant in all respects. Adjoin-
ing the ballroom is the supper room, and in
the latter room q neat little lunch was set
out last night to celebrate the rsopening Of
the building. The work of repairing and
decorating has been well done under the
direction of tie officers Of the Grand
Lodge. The large hall is now ready to be
rented to the public for parties, balls and
all respectable entertainments. and its CON
yenience and central location recommends
it to the people, social clubs, churches and
shOWmon
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-12-24
WASHINGTON.

The Public Printer Short Of Funds.
WARRINGTON. December 3d. Public
Printer Clspp says he must have $3.50, 600
deficiency or stop.
A Dull Day.
Nothing was done in the departments to-
day.
Happy Hoosiers.
The action IN Florida has made the rep
resentatives of Indiana Democracy happy.
They feel sure Mr.. Hendricks will be Vice
President.
The Oregon Investigation.
As the Committee ON Privileges and
Elections already had authority, under Mr..
Edmunds' resolution, end had commenced
out quorum and without division, passed
Mitchells Oregon resolution, which makes
the proceedings of the committee in regard
to Oregon special and pointed.
Protecting the telegraph.
The Tribune publishes in substance the
following: A special meeting of the board
directors of the Western Union Telegraph
Company unanimously adopted resolutions
authorizing their president, to make all
proper resistance to the demand of Con-
gress, or it's committees, for private and con-
fdential papers; also giving the managers
Of the company power, and directing them
to destroy original copies as soon as posi-
bic after auditing accounts.
The Tribune sdds: Some time ago man
ayers were ordered to destroy originals
after six months, instead of two years. This
time may be reduced to four months, or if
necessary from thirty to sixty days.
Extradition of British Criminals.
The Department of State has notified
| the British minister that the President is
prepared to make and respond to req1isi
tions for fugitive criminals, under the
| treaty of 1912.
The Minister to Colombia.
William L. Seruggs, minister to the
| United States of Colombia, arrived in New
York by the steamer Andes. and is here en-
route for Atlanta with his family, which
were with him abroad. When the minister
left the revolution was still raging with
great fury, but with some prospect Of
early success by the federal party. The
origin of the war is founded on questions of
religion and the public schools, the federal
party seeking to enforce the laws which
separate Church and State.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-12-24

killed him, had been seen around the house,
and he was sent to Monroe; . guard was
also given to Mr.. Brewster and Mr.. Cor
ham.
To Senator Saulsbury-Have no personal
knowledge Of those who killed them; the
roof had been burned of the schoo)-house;
ono or two beside Howard interrupted the
speaker; Rose Harris was afraid she would
ee killed If her warning was mentioned;
they are afraid to carry them: the white
people take them from them; it was not an
apprehension that made the white people
carry arms; it would be unsafe for colored
people to Garry arms; unsafe for themselves;
the remark about United States troops be-
ing present was made to me; barking dogs
seldom bite 1.-THE Senator'S expressiOn), and
except few irresponsible parties. do not
think any of them would attack United
States troops.
Jack Rent-Lives in Monroe; been in
New Orleans three week; worked on Cap
tain McClouds place till August %; Captain
Burlington asked me to JUN the Democratic
party; told HIM didn't think 1t would be
right; he said it would be best for me; was
sent for to meeting and asked again to
JOIN; was told would get work and bene lit
the crop if would; was told would have
to join or "we'll 60 for you;" told him l
could go further; he said I'd have to; Au-
gust % they commenced riding; LETT me
Fl ce that night and went to Monroe; stayed
TIL election.
To the chairman-Was at work for Cap
tain McClould for half; had forty acres in
cotton; don't know what became of it; had
to leave and ship my little piunder away as
l could; have never been paid any thing; We
had q very Dry season; think We would nave
made about thirtv bales of cotton.
To Senator Acknowledgment McCloud
furnished the land and stock; drew nothing
from him but meat and bread; Captain NC
Cloud could have heard what Captain But
fipgton saiG; the conversation was on the
gallery; my wife had left three days be-
fore; Emma Henry and John Buckley were
left; MIR. Grace told me afterward had
better come hack and mako myself con-
tented, cb at would not be disturbed; he
told one thing and Captain Buhington an
other; couldn't have voted If l had not
been in Monroe; Captain Bufington told
me would get what was due me 1t Pc
came q Democrat; no ran the place the
year before; don't know what Captain Nc
Cloud had advanced; asked him for pa
per sho wing it, but he refused; he kept the
bUoks; would not allow the cOlOred people
to keep books; he commenced in February.
To the Chaii man-Had picked about 300
pounds when I left; left it in the cotton
mouse; the year before had about thirty
acres under Captain Burlington; made
twensy-nine bales; received $40 for my part;
DON'T know what was charged against me;
couldn't keep any books.
The chairman stated he had been in
formed the Republican side had no more
witnesses present from Ouachita parish.
Senator Mcdonald stated that the Demo
cratic side were not quite prepared to take
up witnesses in that parish. On the gen
ersl question they could examine witnesses
but would hardly get through with one wit
ness before adjourniug.
The committee then adjourned till ter
o'clock Tuesday morning.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-12-24
The Dollar Store open to-day.

If you want to procure an elegant pres
emit that will please wife and daughter, 60
at once to the store Of Messrs. Heath,
Pippey e. Lara, Nos. 81 and SO Camp street,
and select something from their extensive
stock of carpets, lace curtains, mattings,
rugs, brackets and other fancy articles, all
of which they are now Offering at most
reasonable prices. You will thus embellish
your homes, and have the satisfaction Of
knowing that your money has been we'll in
vestod
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-12-24
The Carnival.

Rex, King of the Carnival, announces by
royal edict that he will visit this city on
the thirteenth day of February, 1877, as has
been his custom for many years on each re-
curing day of Msrdi Gras. By an ar
rangement made with the different Govern
ors, claimants and city administrators, his
royal highness will make peaceful entry
into the favorite city of lis realm, and for
the time will have undisputed and full con-
troll of the affairs Of the city and State.
What will be done by the loyal subjects Of
Rex to honor the event Of his coming is not
fully determined upon, but it can be safely
said that fstes will be given and street dis
plays made worthy of the occasion.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-12-24
Not too late. Levy opens to-day.


The LeVeo6s
The commission of engineers have been
sitting two days making general revision
of the list of levees for 1876 and 1877.
Major T. 8. Hardee presented his ap-
pointment vice G. w. Il. Bsyiey, Esq, de-
ceased.
General James Longstreet was absent.
Major Hardee and Chief State Engineer
A. F. Wrotnowski will leave the city early
this week to visit the town of Plaquemines,
where cave in the levee is reported.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-12-24
NEW ORLEANS SUNDAY DECEMBER
Judge Tisset's Opiaion On Tax Titles.

judge TIsset's Opiaion On Tax Titles.
In this mornings issue will be found
Judge Tissot's opinion ON the law of tax
sales in Louisiana, considered in relation to
the jurisdiction of the Superior District
Court.
The litigation relative to the collection of
taxes under acts No. AZ of 1873 and No. los
of 1874, during the past year, has raised
many new questions, which are in fair
way to be positively determined, the de-
linquent taxpayers obstinstely contesting
every point. Purchasers at tax sales, after
waiting the prescribed six months for re-
demption, procured the statutory deed from
the s late Auditor, and broaght suits in the
Superior District Court. Their petitions
usually united both petitory and pos
sessory. Tried in vacation, an exception to
the former was sustained by Judge Lynch,
but the plsintiffs were allowed to amend by
asking possession only. In many cases the
sheriff has been ordered to place the
plaintiff in possession on ruls taken by
him.
Judge Tissot's opinion is rendered in
similar case in which Judge Lynch is re-
cused. The plaintiff has all the concomit-
ants of title under the above acts. He
purchased at o tax sale and paid the
amout of his bid; received deed from the
collector, waited the full time, received his
title from the State through the Auditor;
sued at first by both petitory and possessor
petition, and filed q supplemental petition
claiming only possession in accordance
with Judge Lynch's decision. The conclud-
ing portion of Judge Tissot's opinion shows
that all rules of practice were complied
with and that he agrees with the ruling OF
Judge Lynch.
The main point, and on which all these
cases must turn. is the jurisdiction OF the
Superior District Court, and on this the
learned Judge is exceedingly clear and
logical. Act No. 2 of 1878, q special act
creating the court, does not include such
actions in it's limitation Of the Jurisdiction,
neither does it exclude them. Nor do the
acts relative to the collection of taxes ex.
pressly extend its jurisdiction. They are
general in their object and do not controi
special acts, unless that object is expressed.
But by them jurisdiction in such cases is
given to all district and parish courts, and
to deny that the Superior District Court
has Jurisdiction under such is equivalent to
q denial of its existence. The power is q
new one to all the courts.
The decision is particularly important in
sustaining the power of the government to
enforce it's levies of taxes, for unless it's in
strument, the purchaser, is protected in the
rights he has purchased, all levies would
be abortive. Sustaining as it does the doc
trine enforced by Judge Lynch, it gives it
almost the force of an opinion of the Su'
preme Court. 1t maintains the constitu
tionality of the acts, the jurisdiction OF the
court, the legality Of the tax, and the cor
rectness of the process employed under the
| Code of Practice to enforce the rights oi
| the holder of tax titles.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-12-24
NEW YORK,

Who Tampered with Hewitt's Letters.
New YORK, December 23.-Abram s.
Hewitt testified before the Congressional
committee, this afternoon, that he had no
knowledge his letters were opened in the
New Ysrk postofice, and he never so
stated in the House or elsewhere. In con-
sequence of anonymous letters, purp0rting
to be from clerks in the New York post
office, stating his letters were tampered
with, he found the flaps of some wrinkled, az
if exposed to steam and opened. Several
persons, who saw the letters, said they
had been opened. They were shown to
Parke Goodwin, who said he would see Post
master James about the ahstter. The ap-
pearanc0 of the letters was noticed by Dick
Taylor and William Hall, of Maine. The
day after he made the remarks in the House
his letters came all right, which he thought
significant Two envelopes from Illinois
and Tennessee were produced which he
alleged were tampered with. He regarded
Colonel James model officer. He never
made any complaint to the postmaster, nor
took any action whatever IN the matter.
Witness said gentleman had written him
3 confidential note saying he would furnish
the names of witnesses.
Postmaster James declined to ask Mr..
Hewitt any questions. James Gayler, city
delivery superintendent of the p0stOf3ce
here since 1872, was sworn. The two en-
V0lOp06 To1or10Q 10 were given MIN Tor 0X-
animation; one of them looked suspicious,
as mucilage appeared to have been put on
with brush; the other appeared all right. Il
was difficult to tell whether the letters had
been opened or not. there being NO uniform
system of sealing. The witness then ex.
planned at length the duties of the various
clerks and the precautions taken to prevent
interference with the mails.
In the afternoon the committee examined
Andrew Y0umans, superintendent of out
of town mails. He described the manner
in which packages were made up. A. to the
| congressional mail, he said it passes
through no hands till it reaches the post
| master of the House. He does not believe
that the mails could be tsmpered with IN
less by conspiracy between ten or fit cen
| persons, which he thinks impossible.
Bold Robbery on Long Island.
At half past two O'Clock, this morning,
five msn, with masks, entered the house Of
Mr.. w. l.. Hitler, commission merchant, of
No. 80 Broad Street, at RavenswOod, Long
Island, and proceeded to the bedside of Mr..
Hitler; the latter awOke to find q pistol
against bis head. There were ten inmates
| Of the house-:hree males, seven females.
The robbers compelled them to into one
room together, pistols being held to the
heads OF the men. The robbers then pro
ceeded to ransack the house, and removed
every portable article, including money,
jswelry. clothing and ornaments. What
lnONTyNdEp ON 1youru pAnu =,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-12-24
Bargains in toys at Levy's.

MILLINERY At Low PRICEs.-Mme. Rosa
Reynoir, No. 9 Chartres street, having on
hand q large and elegant stock of Partisan
hats, bonnets, trimmings. etc., will offer
great bargains to all who call during the
holidays. Several French hats which ar
rived too late for the grand opening will be
sold at great reductions. To all who wish
to secure fashionable and durable articles
this sale presents rare opportunity.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-12-24
A Crooked Writer.

Mr.. Horace White, one of the crooked
writer's for the crooked Chicago Tribune ls
one of that too numerous class of dema-
gopues who vote the Republican ticket be-
cause it gives them better opportunity to
stab the Republican party. BE was IN favor
HAYES and Wheeler but wanted them de-
teated; he is in favor Of Republican priu-
ciples, but of Dem ,cratic measures; and he
thinks that it would't do any hurt to give
the ex-Confederates q chance at the public
crib even now. This species are not un-
known in this quarter. In fact, they are
known go we'll now that they are harmless.
The Republican party has got about through
with them, since it is not in the habit OF
voting and praying in different directions
Boston Tr0reller.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-12-24
Cheap goods at Levy's to-day.
Oh For Mobile.

The management of the New Orleans
and Mobile railroad announces an exclusion
from this city to Mobile and return, to allow
excursionists to witness the display of the
mystic societies there on New Years Eve.
The train will leave Canal street at T. M.
next Saturday. Tickets for the round trip,
good for any return train Sunday or Mon
day, are to be sold for IS.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-12-24
Chromos at Levy's to-day.

The best Christmas present ever made,
A ticket, costing only one dollar, in the
Great dollar drawing,
Great dollar drawing, {.
Great dollar drawing,
Great dollar drawing,
Great dollar drawing,
Great dollar drawing.
It can win fortune of SIS, 900.
The cheapest and best chance ever offered.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-12-24
Don't forget Levy's to-day.
At Snub's.

The New York monthlies for January
NAV be found at Staub's news house, at
Goldth aite's book store on Exchange
alley, near Canal street. He has also by
every mail the latest desirable dailies and
weeklies from New York and the West.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-12-24
Dolls at Levy's to-day.
The Temperature.

The thermometer at Louis Frigerio's, No.
so Chartres street, stood as follows Decem-
ber %: At 8 A. NJ, $50; at 9 P. NJ, $50; at 6
P. NJ, 500. Lowest point during the night
of December q, so.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-12-24
Court Items.

The courts have all adjourned for the
holidays till next year.
The Supreme Court will not sit again till
January 9, when members of the bar may
expect an astonishing number Of decisions
and the parties number which will aston.
ish them.
All other State courts will reopen JAN
uary ..
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-12-24
Wheelbarrows at Levy's to day

For new State, California has some re-
marksbly tall trees. some of which are $40
feet high.