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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-15
Democrats a. Reformers.

DemOCf0t0 ~ kex0tmeE0s
The Democrats do not succeed we'll in
the role Of reformers. It does not suit
their tastes, habits, or inclinations, and
they get on in it something as an old topper
who should undertake to lecture on tenn
perance, wettiDg his whistle with black
strap or brandy after every pause. They
seem to have been so tickled at the dis
covery of mares nest in the War Depart.
ment which they could use for political
capital that they kept the matter from the
knowledge of the Republican members Of
the committee al long as possible. and only
reluctantly admitted them into the eecret
at last. But they blundered fatally at the
business. They let Marsh, the most i'm
portant witness against Belknap they had,
escape from their hands and from the coun-
try in spite of the warning Of Mr.. Bass, and
now the impeachment business over which
they made such q demonstration hangs
in mid-air, q notifying exhibition of
Democratic incompetency. They &C.
cused the Cabinet of soaring Marsh away:
but the Cabinet did not hold it's meet
ing till that rascal, who had been dismissed
by Clymer, was crossing the Canada line.
the members of the committee to furnish
the data for a suit against Belknap to the
grand jury, when they were under the pro-
lection Of the House, and ceuld not have
been taken out of it by force. In short,
they have bungled and blundered through
the whole business from the outset by try
ing to use public misfortune for private
partisan end, and squeeze political capital
out of national calamity. Every move
they make in the investigation business
shows their ignorance and incompetency,
and their unwiIlngness to 60 to the bottom
Of the roatter and propose a real remedy in
a thorough reform of tie civil service proves
their lack of earnestness. 1t begins to look
as though there were a Democratic cat nm
der the meal which they are afraid Of ex-
posing, for it is hard to believe set of
politicians are half as stupid
as these Democratic managers appear to
be.-Ne,c York Graphic.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-15
A silver Block for the Ceneensial. /.

The City of Havana brought to New
York on Thursday block of pure silver
weighing 1900 pounds and worth ST., 900 in
gold. The block is foot in diameter, and
has six sides each three feet long. 1t is
perfectly smooth and highly polished. 1t
belongs to Pho Bermejillo & Co., bankers
OF the City Of Mexico, who have consigned
it to Gomez, Rionda & Co. of No, 9 Old
clip to be exhibited among the Mexican
products at the centennial. 1t was ex.
hibited at the Mexican exhibition in Mexico
last year. The silver forming this immense
block is said to have been dug from the
Real Poiosi, one of the oldest mines in
Mexico. The treasure lies in hexagonal
box in the hold OF the steamship City of
Havana. The purser of the Havana says
that the silver block. in its box. lay day
and a night unguarded on a wharf at Vera
Cruz. ''lt wouldn't stay long on q wharf
in New York." he added. The silver is to
be examined By the United States apprais.
or tomorrow. aud then it is to be deposited
in the New York Sale Deposit Company 8
vaults to await orders from the Mexican
centennial commissioner.-Ne,c York Sun.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-15
Amusements.


1t has suddenly dswned upon the public
that Miss Mary Anderson, now playing at
the St. Charles Theatre, is young lady of
unusual talent, and twice the number of
people were present last night, compared
with the night previous, and the new
actress was greeted With enthusiasm. This
must have been very gratifying to one who
comes here q novice, q stranger. and IN
known to fame; and it is pleasant for o
chronicler of theatrical events to be able to
say the lady deserves this hearty pub
lie recognition Of her talents. Her
rendition of Juliet is crude: but
che is go unstudied and earnest
in the character that she wins hearty ap-
proval. Juliet is a much-abused character.
The cold and statuesque acting Of Miss
Bateman, and the warm sensual zation Of
Nelson, carry it to extremes not within the
bounds of the simple love story of "Romeo
and Juliet" Miss Anderson appears not to
act. She is the simple girl, led by her
heart, all for Romeo. Her earnestness ia
her present charm. Tonight she will play
julia, in the "Hunchback
Miss May Howard will repeat her char
acter of Mercy Me,rick in the New Mag
dalen' at the Varieties Theatre this noon
and at night. The play is we'll put on the
stage and pleasantly acted.
The entertainments of General Tom
Thumb and his little party at Odd Eel
lows Hall, given every afternoon and eve
ming, are immensely pleasing to the young
generation, and interesting to all classes.
They are much in little.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-15
The Substitution of Silver.
Tvs Washington special to the Phila-

yno SuOAtltuuO0 OI S1lvGrs
Says Washington special to the Phila-
delphia Press:
1t is ascertained that the Secretary of the
Treasury will not sign the order for the
substitution of silver for fractional currency
unless specifically directed so to do by the
President, or by resolution of Congress.
The higher officials of the treasury admit
the entire practicability of the measure,
and have strongly urged it within the past
few days. but the Secretary persists in with
holding bis signature. The silver now lies
idle in the vaults of the sub-treasuries and
United States deposltaries at the money
centres in every part of the country, ready
for the Secretary's orders. In political
point Of view it is thought that the Score.
tary would promptly seize the opportunity
to meet the expectations of the people in
this matter. In conversation with friend
be stated that he did not wish to assume
the responsibility, though he felt assured
that the step would be successful. In the
meantime the fractional currency on hand
at the date of suspension of work in the
Bureau of Engraving and Printing is we'll
nigh exhausted. This would force the use
of silver, but, as the Secretary's friends
cav, it would be attended with no special
credit.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-15

not the Bank of New York, has closed its
doors. The following are the psrticulars:
Saturday last tho bank examiner reported
to the committee Of the Clearing House that
the affairs of this bank were in such con-
dation - to require the attention of the
Clearing House. The committee was called
together late On Saturday, and after . dis
cuseion, decided to cali in The conference
committee.
meeting OF the joint committees was
held this morning, and they called before
them Duer, president, and Patrick. vice
president, Of the Bank Of the State Of New
York. Not receiving from them q salts
factory explanation. they unanimously de-
clded to suspend the bank from the privi-
meeting of that body could be obtsined.
The examination shows large number of
unsettled overdrafts, by which the capital
has been impaired about one.half.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-15
WASHINGTON.
Peudleton on the Stand.

WASHINGTON, March l4-George H. Pen
dleton was before the War Department In
vestigating Committee to-day. He has been
president of the Kentucky Central Railroad
since December, 1869. When he took pos
sesslon he found large claim against the
government for transporting troops, ETC.;
went to see Governor Stevenson about the
claim, who told him that it had been hang
ing on tor a long time, and that fifty per
cent would be given to any one who would
take it and have it paid; then went to see
others who were interested in it, and
made an arrangement by which he was to
receive one-half of all he collected. The
allowance was for $l48, ,0C0. The claim was
reported favorably and passed. Witness
received the money from Secretary Bout.
we'll. Never paid any to Belknap, or s9ree9
to nav any. Neither Belknap nor any OF
his family were implicated in the psyment
and mo oompensation was paid any one to
get it through.
Reduction OF the President's Salary.
The hill reducing the Presidents salary
n e35 600 after the fourth Of March next.
nassed the Senate to-day by vote of 70
to 90.
Reports from New Hampshire.
Reports from the New Hampshire cleo.
ton thus far say no result will be reached
until midnight. The reports from various
towns indicate Republican gains in every
town. Evidences of fraud on both sides
are apparent. In Concord the Republicans
increase over last years vote. Both par
ties are sanguine.
Sent to Jail.
Kilbourne, the chairman OF the DISTRICT
real estate pool, who refuses to answer Ger
tain questions put by the committee, va,
brought to the bar Of the House, and still
refusing to answer. was sent to jail.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-15
THE BORDER.

Parrot Mt nlatamoras-General Delafurra
Arrived and Taken Commnnd-Attempt
to Assassinate General Diaz.
GALVESTON, March 4.-A Ners Browns
vile special says: Parrot reached Mata-
moras last night with his command and
with his horses completely tired out He
had no encounter with Pena, who is said to
be at Charco and Candido, on the Mon
terey road, about seventy five miles distant
from Matamoras and forty miles from the
river, where he awaits other bodies of in.
surgents from the interior.
To-day two Mexican officers from Mata-
morae, in full uniform. called on Colonel
Potter. with q formal note from General
Delabarra, announcing that he had this day
taken command of the district of the Rio
Grande in accordance with orders from
President Lerdo.
An attempted assassination Of General Diaz
at this place last night created much indig-
nation, and Increases the sympathies in his
favor. The guilty party was arrested. but
at the instance of Diaz was released, he re-
fusing to appear against him.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-15
DistinGuishe cd Bachelors.

1t is somewhat singular that the late
Governor Of Maryland, the Hon. James
Black GrOone, the present centennial Gov
ernor. the Hon. John Lee Carroll. and the
centennial mayor of Baltimore city, the
Hon. Ferdinand c. Latrobe, were all un-
ally noteworthy and interesting fact that
before the centennial year expires, they
will all. Providence permitting, have been
united in the holy bonds of matrlmOny.
Governor Carroll and Mayor Latrobe, it
may be said, are both widOwers, but Gov.
ernor GrOOme has enjoyed . life of single
blessednees up. to yesterday, when he
yielded up the charms of bachel0rhOOd for
those of benedict in his union with Miss
Alice l.. Edmondson, daughter of the late
Colonel Horace EdmOndson, of Baltimore,
which took place at Christ Protestant
Episcopal Church, corner of St. Paul and
Chase streets.
The hour announced for the ceremony
was seven o'clock, but the bridal party did
not arrive until half an hour later. There
was large audience in attendance, but no
cards of invitation had been issued. When
the wedding party arrived every seat was
occupied, the isles being crowded, and an
agreeable feature of the occasion was an
absence of the vulgar curiosity that obtains
too often o. standing in the seats in the
{ enOrl I'd eA8ulu0 uuluulcly Iu0 1cSLuIoo anu
toilets of the bridal party and their attend
ante the ladies and gentlemen present con-
tenting themselves with glance from their
seats at the bride and groom as they ap-
preached the chancel. The only attendants
were his honor, Mayor F. C. Latrobe, and
Miss NJ. Z. Nelson, or Howard county. The
beautiful bride, blonde, was richly and
becomingly attired in corded white silk, en-
train, white tulle veil and orange blossoms,
with high corsage and short sleeves. reveal
ing a beautifully. symmetrical arm and
hand. Miss Nelson was attired in white
silk and tarleton, with train. The gentle
men were in full evening dress.
The impressive ceremony was conducted
bv the Rev. William krkus, assisted by
Bishop Lay, of the diocese of Easton. At
the conclusion of the ceremony the happy
coulle entered their carriage and were
driven to Barnums Hotel, where they
dined. No reception was held. The Governor
and his bride took their departure from the
city on the night train on q tour through
the South as far as New Orleans. Among
those who occupied seats with the relatives
and friends of the bridal party we're Mr..
and Mrs. Albert Constable, Senator and Mrs.
Knight, General Andrew Pennington and
Mrs. Pennington, and Mrs. Groome, mother
of the Governor. The following gentlemen
acted as ushers: Messrs. +. H. Sellmau. c
Mackall, H. White and E. ThOmas.-Bahi-
more Gazette.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-15
Men with Princlpies.

1t has sometimes been the boast of par
ties in this country that they believed in
painciplee, not men. 1t is fine thing to
have sound principles. but experience has
taught us the need OF having sound men as
we'll. Principles without men are mere ab-
stractions, of little value to State or nation,
and men without principle are q positive
evil of the worst kind. What we want is a
iudicious combination of the two in the
shape of men ,riM principles. Our princi-
pies need to be embodied, and as they can
only be carried out through the actions of
men, we can not lay too much stress on the
quality of the men selected for the purpose
Principles are Of little value in patty plat
forms, where they are dressed up in tine
phrases and embalmed and laid on the
shelf for the admiration of mankind.
1t is we'll to have them explicitly
declared and clearly understood but
to have any vital force they must fully
possess the men who are chosen to shane
policies and carry them into execution. We
have grand principles in this country, and
lovely in the abstract. but the world has
not the fullest confidence in our men, and
the practice that is based on principles de-
pends altogether on the me n who are sup
posed to be guided by them. principles,
not men" is an empty boast. 1t is men we
want-men of character, men Of power,
rigid uprightness. Let them be animated
by sound political principles by all means,
but above all let them have character
which will insure the consistent application
of those principles in all public measures
and policies.
Both parties are loudly claiming admins
trative reform and official integrity among
their principles. None are more needed at
this time, but are they principles which can
be made effective without men! 1t is 'prin-
ciples, not men," that is demanded here, or
does more depend on men than mere alb:
stract principles and public declarations!
In short, doesn't everything depend on
men9 We trust we shall hear no more o:
the seneeless cry of principles. not men,
Let us have men with principles. More de-
pends on the character OF our citizens and
on the men whom they select to represent
them and to execute their purposes than al
tho declarations of platforms and news
papers and public speakers. Give us mer
of brains and honest convictions and up
right purposes in public life, and we shal
command the respect which loudly pro
claimed principles and fine theories OF gov
ernment do not win for Us. Let our watch
word be no such words of delusion ant
folly as principles first and men atterward
but principles and men, one and insepara
BILE, now and forever!-Bost0n Globe.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-15

WASHINGTON. March IA, ll:40 P. NJ.
The victory of the Republican party in
New Hampshire is decisive.
Cheney, Republican, is elected Governor.
His majority is estimated at 1900.
Both branches of the Legislature are Re
publican.
One hundred and sixty-six towns give
Cheney q, ,739: Marcy 1924.
Republican net gain over last year, 2lls
votas. E. P. BROOKS,
National Republican.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-15
RsySrs.

the past week the Red river has
fifteen inches at Shreveport. TIE
PuA has risen threeNfeet at Leaver-
a. The Mississippi has ssllen tosr fee
cairo eleven feet six inches>t Memehis.
j five inches at Vicksburr; itsbas An
hr feet at Dubuque and Keokuk M ~
avenpor. and two at St. Louis; he~atr
byet ten inches above the danger linz 4
E1cksburg. The Ohio has risen five feet =
Pittsburg, but has remained ne early station
.rv at Cincinnati and Louisville. The Cum
| herland has fallen seventeen inches a,
nashville. The Savannah rose four feet a,
Augusta on Thursday, but is now agai1
falling.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-15
ELECTION.

Republican Gains In New Hampshire
Cheney Reelected.
BosroN. March l4.-A Concord. New
HAMPSHIRE dispatch to the Boston Journal
save: E. Fl. Rollins states the very latest
returns from various sections indicate very
stronelv that Cheney is elected by the
people, and that the Republicans carried
both branches Of the legislature.
The Republicans gain in many towns 60
far heard from, but the returns are yet too
meagre to have an estimate ON.
$50 p. M.-Returns from seventy four
New Hampshire towns give Cheney: Re
Dublican, 2,175; Marcy, Democrat, 1854;
and Kendall, Prohibitionist, SO votes. This
shows Republican, gains.
Additional Returns-The Republican
Gains Increasing.
An estimate of the returns Of 103 towns
outside of the cities, received here at r.
M. gives Cheney, Republican. 16,0l2;;
Marcy, Democrat, 1913; Kendall and scat.
tering, l44 The Republicans are stlll
showing . gain. The following is com.
parative statement OF sixty nine towns wi and
wards: Cheney, IL .93l: Marcy 10572; Ken
dali and scattering. 90. In 1875 these
towns and wards gave the Republicans II :
462. Democrats 10, 69l, and Prohibition. etc.,
us. Republican net gain this year OIL.
The Democrats Abandon Hepe.
Concord special to the Post Gays the
Democrats concede Republican victory in
New Hampshire, 3 majority Of both
branches Of the Legislature. and the cleo
ton of Cheney by the people by . small
majority. but as was the case last veal
later returns may materially affect results
One hundred and eixty-six towns and
wards give Cheney 1879: Marcy 1924
Kendall and scattering l54. The same
towns last year gave the Republicans 26,
5S3: Democrats 25 1863, and scattering Az, q
Republican net gain of 21lS.
The Republicans Garry the State BY q
Handsome. Majority. and Elect tks
Governor and Both Branches Of the
LEGISLATURE.
CONCORD. n. H.. March 14.-The returns
of the election being received here are very
full. and show decided Republican gains
throughout the State. The indications point
to the election of Cheney by tho people, and
there seems to be no doubt that Repub
loans have elected a majority of Senators
The Republicans claim that their majority
in the Houee will be fifteen or twenty
though the Democrats do not yet conceda
the House Republican. The Republican,
are confident they have made . clear
sweep, and are jubilant. Sufficient figures
have not yet been received to indicate pre-
cisely the status.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-15
NEW YORK.
Arrest of Bond F0rxers.

NEW YoBK. March IA cable special
states that Harmens and Rollins, the par
ties vino negotiated forged bonds OF the
California and Oregon and New York Cen,
trail railway, were arrested in Paris and
sent to Brussels, at which place the nego-
tiations took place, and they are now IN
prison there. q
Suspension of the Bank Of the State Of
New York. :
The Bank of the state Of New York has
suspended payment. q /.
The Bank Of the State of New Yc-s va
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-15
Contested Seats in the House.
A late Washington special says:


The elections committee OF the House,
with three dissenting votes, have decided
to report in favor Of seating the contestant
in the case of Finlay (Democrat) VS.. Walls
(colored Republican,, the sitting member
from the Second District Of Florida.
The case of Spencer vs.. Morey, from
Louisiana, was taken up and referred to q
subcommittee consisting Of Messrs. House,
Baebo and Wells.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-15

DIAMONDS, JEwELRY, ,EIC.-Continuation
of the great sale of unredeemed pledges
forfeited to the Metropolitan Loan and
Savings Bank, this day at eleven O'Clock.
at No. 100 Canal street, by Messrs. Mont
gomery. For full particulars see adver-
tisemente
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-15
Personal.

aevernor Kellogg appeared in the execu'
tivs16ice at the State House, yesterday
morhe, looking much better for his short
"trip TIE westward.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-15

By particular request, "John Anderson,
My Jo," will be sung in 70 singin' skewl on
Friday evening next, at Grunewsld Hall,
by the same young lady who % delighted
tho audiences of tho Old Folks last year.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-15
CONGRESS-.
Senate.

WARRINGTON. March l4.-In the Senate
TODAY. after the vote reducing the Presi-
DENTS salary, Mr.. Christiancy said he
would move reconsideration of the -ote,
and entered notice to that effect.
The House discussed the proposed Indian
transfer. and the bill for that purpose was
made the special order for the thlrtieth
instant.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-15
The Bank Failure.

The reported failure of the National Bank
of the State of New York caused consldera'
BILE excitement ON Change here yesterday
morning, and especially among bankers
who had deslings with the Bank OF New
York, the two being confounded IN the
rumors, though the latter named institution
was not affected. The press dispatches OF
last night give further particulars, showing
that the suspension was by order OF the
conference committee of the Clearing House.
A private dispatch received here yesterday
afternoon by banking house from q firm
of leading bankers in New York says:
The National Bank, State Of New York.
depositors will be paid in full. No other
banks affected.
This comes as private advice from we'll
informed men not connected with the bank
under suspension, and leads to the belief
that the suspension is only temporary, or
that peculiar arrangements have been made
to protect depositors, who are usually
made to suffer for managers mistakes.