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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-06
THE TWO ELECTION BILLS,

The Senate has Just given hint to the
House that it is not to be run over rough
shod by the so-called popular branch OF
the General Assembly-that something OF
respect is due to its dignity and position.
In examining the various pretended re-
form measures which have come from the
House, the ear marks of the Democratic
lobby have been easily detected by the
astute minds in the Senate. A week or SO
ago all the Democratic teamsters began to
crack their whips and urge the mules to a
heroic effort to hurry an election bill
through which was prepared in secret,
discussed in caucus, and sprung upon
the House without having been discussed
or hardly read. The only material change
in this h:!l rom tae present law is the
abolition of the Returning Board and pro-
vision for the more efficient prosecution of
the shotgun and snare drum policy. The
Senate has laid aside this cut and dried
partisan bill and prepared and adopted
| one of its own. The bill has been care
fully prepared and printed for the use of
the members. If the House wishes to
look into it with the design to compare it
with its own bill, No. 4S, copies can be
furnished for that purpose. On the other
hand if the members have been instructed
by the Democratic caucus to insist upon
the House bill substantially as it is
written and to look no further, there is
little use in their examining the Senate
BILL or indeed, any other. For it is very
evident that the Republican ultimatum
was adopted by the Senate on Thursday
afternoon.
Notwithstanding the Bulletin and DEM
ocrat have been demanding with much
noise if not sincerity that the Returning
Board be abolished, the Republicans have
not listened to the presumptuous request.
The House has hearkened, trembled and
obeyed. The Senate says no. That body
represents its constituents, and not the
venal rings and subservient press of New
Orleans. The House, or rather its master,
the Democratic caucus, may rest assured
the Republicans will makes stand on this
election bill in the main point at issue
the Returning Board. Doubtless amend
ments of detail affecting other parts of
the bill would receive respectful considera-
ton and, possibly, concurrence; but all
time spent in trying to bully the Senate
into abolishing the only safeguard the
noncombatant voter has will be quite
thrown away. AS the REPUBLICAN re-
marked, when the question was first in
troduced into the Senate, surrender on
this most vital point would be virtual
disbanding of the Republican party.
With an an estimated majority in the
State Of fully Is, 900 votes, such concession
would be such an act of weakness, imbe-
cility and folly as to raise something
stronger than presumption of lunacy.
The Democrats, therefore, will do well to
consider whether they prefer the present
law. which was approved and promul-
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-06

The Graphic opens an old military ques'
fin, by saying: "A critic objects to tho
orouuine in the picture of Benjamin West
,vbareiu the Israelltes and Philistlnes are
ranraseuted a. fighting with brass cannon
parh ans the old paint singer didn't know
-b.t he was about. Don't We read In
samuel. x, 40: "And Jonathan gave
his artillery unto tho lad. ana salo u1'0
him Go. carry them to tho oityF
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-06

with the Texas Pacific, we will go no further
than to say that Neeo Orleans must keep
the Mississippi river bet,ceen herself and her
Eastern competitors. This she may effect
by certain measures of protection: l. The
crossing between New Orleans and the
West should be made at this city. 2. The
two roads West should be consolidated as
far as their route on the river bank may
be the same. 3. From the junction of
these two roads the connection with Texas
should be made by the most eligible route.
There would be, of course, connection
with the important city of Shreveport,
and as much trade as could be attracted
from the territory Of tina. city as possible.
Such location would secure for Louis
lana the largest development of trade and
travel in the direction indicated. It would
cut off the transit of all trade for the
Eastern Atlantic ports, which any such
road can possibly present.
It would bring all such trade and travel
down the river, and it would improve the
revenues of the Opelousas and Donaldson
vile sections. 1t would give New Or
leans crossing perfect in all its facilities
for the great trade destined to come from
Texas, Durango, Sonora, New Mexico
and the Pacific coast. If, however,
Louisiana permits another crossing to be
established above New Orleans, that
may become the virtual terminus as to
New Orleans of large amount of the
trade and travel which she is DESTROYS to
secure. Such other crossing, whether at
Baton Rouge or elsewhere, may turn
more or less of this travel and trade to an
Eastern destination. If the reader will
turn to tho map he will see that the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad was once re-
quired to cross the Ohio river at Wheeling.
1t was subsequently permitted to make
another crossing below at Petersburg
The second crossing superseded the first as
a Western connection.
We see good deal said about the diff
culties of substituting the west bank loca-
ton for that recognized in the bill as it
passed Congress some years since. We
can not attach any importance to such a
suggestion. The Louisiana Legislature
has never as yet elected her location to
the Pacific connection. Who has had the
right to do this for her? It would be abb
surd to suppose that her representatives
in Congress would hearken to any in
terested parties when their State speaks
and indicates her choice. When the bill
shall be on its second reading it will be
open to all amendments, and one which
expresses the wish of Louisiana will be
adopted without delay or dissent.
There can be no doubt but that the
State of Louisiana is agriculturally and
commercially interested in a west bank
location, and We warn the representatives
Of New Orleans to keep the Mississippi
river between New Orleans and the East
ern Atlantic cities, or they may never
hear the last of complaint, and never
escape the consequences We have ex-
pressed no preference for this or that
company on the west bank, but impress
one crossing at New Orleans, and no rail-
road crossing above, as eminently advan-
tageous to all the interests in our State
and city.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-06

There is nothing like running horse car
on regular schedule time. The theatre cars
of the Carrollton road will wait fifteen min
utes after they are jammed full for fear of
varying the monotony Of leaving Canal and
Baronne streets at regular intervals. An
extra car at such times, put on to accommo-
date the people, would completely upset
+ba ARRANGEMENTS of the road.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-06

Rev. J. D. Adams. the pastor, will preach
this morning and evening at the Ames
Methodist Episcopal Church. The subject
of the morning discourse will be, Conf
dence of an old hero, and what it did tor
him." In the evening Mr. Adams will
preach about IA vision; door opened IN
heaven"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-06

The reporters for our neighboring jour
nails assert that Supervisor Brady has
received important documents from Wash
ington which he declines 10 submit to them
for examination and publication. The
supervisor will probably be brought before
the board of reporters for contempt.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-06

Daniel Marcy said, in 1864: II believe
that the name of the President, Lincoln,
will 60 down to posterity along with the
deep execration OF those who revere the
Union" The emancipation proclamation
offended Daniel, the man who is Demo
cratic candidate for Governor in New
HamDshire.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-06

A New York lawyer has been suspended
from practice for one year for allowing
client to make a false affidavit himself
knowing its falsity. The question arises
how q New York lawyer can get justice
without living about it.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-06

Ohio repeats the Geghan law put up by
the William Allen Democrats, and Gov
e,nor Tilden has signed the act repeating
the "Gray Nuns act" which act became a
law through the Catholic enemies of the
public school system of New York.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-06

The Courier,Journal speaks of Congress-
man Holman as 1.-THE little cross roads dema-
gorgue of Indiana" and says lit is time such
humbugs were sent to the rear He is only
half of man, in the line of Statesmen, but
the Democrats think he is Holman, and
that is sufficient for the party.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-06

Boston people claim that Brother Wins
low was good preacher and useful mem
Der of society until he got into bad com
pany. He aspired to be a Democratic pol
1tician and journalist, and lost all sense OF
moral obligations.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-06

Among the "bills receivable assets OF
the Charity Hospital, is one Of $40, due by
Dan Rice since April 10, 1854. Dan now
has q poor show with which to earn this
money, and the hospital certainly has a
poor show for getting it.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-06

William Cullen Bryant declined to go out
to o college dinner, saying: "Old age
shrinks from cold as from reminder of
the graveyard, and loves warm corners,
and nestles in snug noeks out of the wind"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-06

The American News Company in New
York will occupy the old Chambers Street
Theatre building. And SO the whirIigig Of
time moves on, from Burton to books. from
ToO6laa IN tracta
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-06

Memphis, Louisville and Galveston are
trying to get up Mardi Gras entertainments
to keep their people away from New Or
leans. The plan is like promising to show
q small boy the grave OF his grandmother
If he will not cry to 20 to the circus.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-06

Jerked beef is q standard article of food
in Texas; but the cattle kings complain
that it is too frequently jerked over into
Mexico, when the Greasecs are raid
against this country.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-06

For behaving badly man vino had reg.
istered himself as L. E. Milford, New Or
leans Democrat, was put out Of the Grand
Central Hotel. Omaha. He is doubtless an
;nrnos<ar
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-06

1t is said Professor Tyndall contemplates
matrimony. He has had his eye on venus
and other he avenly bodies for long time.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-06

Although Emerson has no more humor
than an oyster on the half shell, he Gays:
The essence Of all jokes. or all comedy.
seems to be an honest or well intended
halfneAs"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-06

We know how ignorsnt we are IN New
Orleans when an actor or actress never be-
fore heard of here comes billed as the great
eat artist in the country
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-06

John Forster died before he finished the
life of Jonathan Swift. He has been .
busy biogrspher for others. but requires no
such service for himself
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-06

Artists complain that people hang their
pictures too high. They ought to be hung
according to the price Of the picture.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-06

The critics complain that Ada Beaumont
"oyerloads her music with csdences.' 1t is
impossible for the poor girl to please every
hOdy
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-06

Kissing is only ten cents at church fairs
in Iowa; yet at that price many Old men
lose all of their senses.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-06

Sellers claims that the best things came
from his own head. There's millions in
~"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-06

In searching for crooked tobacco the
revenue officers overlook the old fashioned
twist.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-06

William Black, George Eliot and Wilkie
Collins are all preparing something nice tor
novel readers.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-06

1t is difficult work keeping . hotel on the
top Of the White mountains. The hotel
there now has to be ohsined to the rocks.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-06

meeting of the executive committee
of the American Union Club is called for
Tuesday evening.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-06
PHILIP WERLEN.

Wholesale agent for the unequAe0 6et0y and
| None but good, reliable and durable pianos Kept,
and every instrument fully warranted:
Pianos and organs tuned, repaired. rented q
e1 sATisaE%cr1os GUARANTEED. iaas
THE SINGER IMPROVED
FAMILY AND MANUFACTURING
WING MACHIN e 8.
OVER 100000
Have been sold and are in daily use.
243, 679 SINGER IMPROVED
FAMILY MACHINE
Were sold in the year 1874, which number exceeda
that of their highest competitor 14S,S52 M
chaines.
The sales of the SINGER COMPANY show u
INCREASE year by year. and the sales of otha
Companies show . DECREASE, which can be T.
tributed only to the
IMMENSE POPULARITY
SINGER IMPROVED MACHINES.
They arc SIMPLE, DURABLE. aal
ALWAYS RELIABLE, ami never fail to
give
ENTIRE SATISFACTI
ON ANY DESCRIPTION OF WORK
No family can afford to be without one. Rveg
machine of our manufacture il
FULLY WARRANTED.
In order that there may be NO excuse for not
purchasing one Of these laborsaving machines, W
will arrange to furnish them
ON TIE INsTALLMENT PLAN
To those to whom it may not be convenient b
raise the full price.
THE SINGER MANUFACTURING COMPANY,
WILLIAM e. COOPER, Agent,
No. 81 Canal street, corner Charities,
NEW ORLEANS
E. BUTTERIcK & CO.'S
CELEBRATED
CUT PAPER PATTERNS,
Ladies and Children's Garments,
OF EVERY DESCRIPTION.
Winter Catalogues just Received.
ich can be obtained gratis by calling 1T the ONCE.
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perfectly without the aid Of dYessmaker They
are particularly valuable to ladies living ct dis
CO. Patterns sent by mail ON receipt Of price
SEND FOB NEW CATALOGUE.
WILLIAM II. COOPER
General Agent in New Orleans,
roR THE SALE OF
E. BUTTERICK & CO.'S
PATTERNS OF GARMENTS
And their celebrated
SHEARS AND SCISSORS
No. 81 Canal street,
NEW ORLEANS. NEW ORLEANS.
CRESCENT STORE,
l5....... Bourbon street .............l7
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BARGAINS FOR THIS WEEK:
Twenty pieces CoLoRED PIQUB, at twenty-five
One hundred pieces BMBRoIDER1Es at ten cent.
C3TTONADEs at twelve and a half cents per
6gETgGKY JEANS a. fifteen cents per yard
GOITONS, at five cents Per yard.
FIFTY dozen CORSkTS, at fifty cents pair, rs-
duced from seventy i've cents.
Fifty dozen CURSETS, at sevepty.fve cents
Ten dozen MISSES CORSErS.
ONE h hmndrsd s0BiNsT BARs At g. sRises
sixty cents dozen.
Linen SHIRT FRONTS, at ten cents apiece.
GO TO SCOOLER'S
ELEGANT DIAMOND RING
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To the holder of the lucky ticket a, the
GRAND FANCY DRESS MASQUERADE AID
CALICO BALL
Mechanics' Fire Company No. 6,
AT ODD FELLOWS HALL,
Evening. February 26. 1876.
Tickets 81 each, with prize coupon attached.
Ladies' invitations procurable at the Engine
House. ja30 fec 10 20 26
If YVU DVN'I SEE
WHAT YOU WANT,
ASK FOR 1T.
CARPETS-In great variety and choicest styles
OlLCLOTHS-The best goods at the lowest
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UPHOLSTERY GOODS-A full stock Of al, descrip-
tions.
WINDOW SHADES. CORN1CES,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-06
MARRIED.

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Saturday. February
S. 1876 1t tho Osrondelet Street Methodist Episco'
pal Church South, by the Rev. John Matthew'S. mr..
JOHN CAMPBELL. Of virginia, to Mrs. MATILDA
JOHNSON, Of this city.
No cards.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-06
THE GRAYS AND THE BLUES,


We have the honor to inform the public that we
are about to organize q MUTUAL BENEVOLENT
ASSOCIATION, composed exclusively ct manned
and crippled soldiers of the late war (Confeder ate
as we'll AZ Union soldiers), under the title of The
Grays and the Blues.' an association which shall
crppes of the war. Once organized. this assoca.
ton will be under the patronage Of committee of
ladies from this city and State.
Daily We meet, begging the streets homeless
and friendless crippled soldiers; To whichever
brothers, and As such extend to them all the help
We cantor that purpose is the proposed organize.
ton OF the above association All crippled soldiers
wishing to join can do 90 py APPLYING to the
following committee:
MICHEL GEORGE, BIZ Captain,
From III a. NJ. to II NJ, at the Second District Court
and from to P. NJ. at No. 300 Burgundy
street.
J. r. DUCROS Ex Captan
Civil Sheriff's Office.
T. C. PASCOE, Ex Lieutenant
feo 1t Civil sheriff Office
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-06
lot of fiction Is q novel invention

The Carlists are COL tinually being routed
bx Spanish bulletins, instead Of bullets.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-06
"HOLD THE FORT"

s'HOLD THE FORT"
meeting OF the Executive Committee of the
American Union Club will be held at the club room
on TUESDAY the eighth instant, at $50 P. NJ.
By order Of
T. S. JOHNSON, President.
T. ". EATON Secretary.
New Orleans, February S, 1876 fec
FANCY AND COMIC,
KIRKPATRICK'S BOOKSTORE.
f.6 1t Up No. 6lO MAGAZINE STREET.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-06
1T STANDS TO REASON

1T STANDS TO REASON
That House of Established Reputation
Will Be Always Patronfzed.
Hence. everybody goes to
GRUNEWALD HALL.
THE ACKNOWLEDGED POPULAR PLACE TO BUY
PIANOS AND ORGANS.
They are the CHEAPEST, because they are the
BEST, and especially adapted to our climate. The
prices are ASTONISHING Low for cash or if
desired. easy monthly payments will be accepted.
Just received. fresh supply of all the popular
Pianos and Organs. Musical Instruments,
Music, Etc.
And you will do we'll to call and get eatimates
before purchasing elsewhere. First class Tuners
and Reporters at moderate charges. Country or.
ders especially attended to. Send for catalogues
LOUIS GRUNEWALD.
fe6 1t 2p Nos. IA. l6 49, 20 and ~ Baronne street
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-06
SPECIAL NOTICE.

The auction sale Of the Magnificent Stock of
DIAMONDS WATCHES and JBWELRY, at No. las
Canal street. next to the corner Of Bourbon, will
be continued on TUESDAY. February 8, 1876
Sale will commence at 1890 A. N.
r. NJ. g. B. j. MONTGOMERY,
AuctioneeTs.
N. B.-Parties who have purchased goods on
time at last weeks sale, will please call MONDAY.
February = 1876, with their acceptance. otherwise
their goods will be sold. fe62p
The Morning herald., 1876-06-07

Now another Republican Presidential
candidate has come under the eye of criti-
cism. This time it is Elihu B. Washburne,
whom the New York San charges with hav-
ing received ten thousand dollars for using
his official influence in getting the Fremont
bonds placed on the Paris Bourse, Mr..
Washburne denies it, and says that it is to
the last degree attrocious and false And
that he opposed the parties who did put
them In the market. The gate is always
open, and those who wish to be investigated
can walk right in.
The Morning herald., 1876-06-07

THE letters were in Blaine's hands to do
as he pleased with them. Not to have read
them weuld have been self.conyicting eyi-
dence. He could not help himself he was
bound to meet great public's demands,
but whether he has done so fully or not is
another question. Mr.. Mulligan says he
has not read all the letters, that he has
concealed the worst Of them. No wonder
that he makes a fair case, but by no means
an exoneratDg one. Mullgan, it will be
recollected, is a man whose character could
lot be impeached, although Mr. Blaine and
his counsel tried by every effort to do so.
The Morning herald., 1876-06-07

THE New York Herald says the French
workingmen who are to come here as dele
gates from the masses of French labor will
probably leave on..the 18th inst, so that
they will arrive here before the Fourth Of
July. Let our American workingmen give
their brethren from the sister Republic a
rousing swelcome. When princes come
here they are looked after by our officials
and social leaders. Here now is a chance
for our workingmen to show they are equally
ready to act with dignity and courtesy to
the representatives Of their order.
The Morning herald., 1876-06-07

THE New York Times persists in its be-
lief that the Cincinnati Convention will not
result in a choice of any Of those who are
intriguing to control it. This is strongly
consistent with the favorable manner IN
which that journal has always noticed Sec
retary Bristow's aspirations in that direc-
tion. Since Blaine has been placed in the
notifying position Of standing an investi-
cation that has not been without suspicion
attaching to him, the Bristow movement is
steadily improving. In Cincinnati, there is
a Bristow club which has membership OF
nearly one thousand, and in st. Louis and
throughout Missouri, he meets with, great
favor amopg the Republicans, while ID
Kentucky his party are for him as unit
In the northwest the movement in his favor
is growing rapidly, and the great whirl-
wind which passed over the country feeding
the Blaine sails, seems now to have carried
It's power to Bristow. sss
The Morning herald., 1876-06-07
Political Notes,

A Blaine club was formed in Baltimore
Friday night which intends to 60 to Cincin
natl in body.
The Democrats of the Fourth District OF
North Carolina have nominated Hon. Al
fred NJ. Waddell for reelection to Con-
gress.
Some people talk in Massachusetts of
making Prof Seelye Governor, and Of send.
ing James Russell Lowell to Congress.
Speaking of the ignorance of a Memphis
band, Of national airs, local Democratic
paper says that "DiXie" is the national air
Of the South, and as the Oaud can play that
there is no good cause for complaint.
The Wisconsin Democratic State Conven-
ton is to be held III Milwaukee on Wednes-
day newt The West Virginia Democrats
viii hold theirs III Charleston On Thurs
day.
The Milwaukee Sentinel intimates that
there may be much independence IL voting
manifested by the Wisconsin delegates to
Cincinnati, Notwithstanding the resolution
of the state Convention fayoring Blaine.
The Wheeling h,telHgsucer notes tha
| lIluSe sSeill W DN lO9hluS up lOI DIIsLoW
in West Virginia, notwithstanding the reso-
luton of the Republican State Convention
in favor Of Blaine.
The leading Democratic paper in Sar
Francisco intimates pretty broadly that ex
Senator Casserly was defeated for delegat,
to st. Louis in the California Democrats
State Convention by a fraudulent vote.
The Boston Transcript suggests BENJAMIN
H. Bristow, of Kentucky, and Henry l.
Pierce of Massachusetts, as Presdentia
ticket, and says Kentucky backs Col
Bristow, Massachusetts, stands by Henry L
Pierce, and the nation believes In both.
Ex-senator Brownlow looks upon Gov
Hayes as probably the strongest of comprc
mise candidates. He says that he has ey
cellent ability and the confidence of the pee
ple is an available candidate, and has nc
, bitter opponents, no questionable record
and nothing to put his party on the defen
sivc.
Henry Watterson explains that the Bate
g. Locke circular was no more an impro
, prcty than usually attaches to the election
eering zeal of partisans who seek to pref
the claims and proclaim the merits of the
t favorite.