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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-05
SENATOR WEST AND HIS sLANDERERs

The recent vindictive attacks upon
Senator West indicate what public man
may expect to encounter nowadays
when he elects to do what he conceives
to be his duty without fear or favor.
That Mr.. West has made mistakes in
his senatorial career it would be useless to
deny; that he has committed the otfenses
against public morality, which some Of
his enemies charge, not even his bitterest
enemies believe in their heart of hearts.
The latest charge, made by news
paper in which, it is said, the notorious
stock gambler, Jay Gould, holds the con-
trolling stock, because the Senator saw
fit to assail gigantic monopoly, of
which Jay Gould also holds the control
ling stock, has already been disproved by
the reliable Democratic authority quoted
as responsible for the statement.
Other charges have been made against
the Senator, which have been proved
false time and again in years gone by
charges which the gentleman has never
shrunk from meeting, and in support Of
which he has always demanded proof
which has never been forthcoming.
We presume the Senator has nothing to
do but submit to this species of warfare,
as inseparable from his standing as
native born Republican of Louisiana,
faithful and earnest in the support of his
party. There is no reason to believe it
will ever drive him from his allegiance to
the Republican party, while he must be
content to wait for the future to vindicate
him, as it has indicated the N emory Of
men in public life before
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-05

gospel, logically consequent upon the
first. that if one immortal spirit be the
equal of any other in the next world, and
if the immortal spirit in that world be
identical with that in this world, then
as things equal to the same are equal to
one another, there can be no difference
in the right of life, liberty and salvation.
The doctrine of Hampden and Algernon
Sidney was, then, the doctrine OF the
Saviour. The greatest good for
which even the Greeks had a name
of society is, then, in the happiness OF
the greatest number. 1t may be added
that the failure of kings, priests and arls-
tocracy to secure even their own happi-
ness has been shown by all history, while
the happiness Of the greatest number offree
and equal people is shown by the success
of this republic.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-05
is IT BLUSTER, OR BUsINESS7

| In whatever light We may view the reso.
luton adopted by the House yesterday,
it can be construed into nothing else than
an insult to the Senate. It is regarded by
some as mere bluster, and by others as
| serious business. The Senate can no:
! escape the necessity OF noticing it, how
ever, and it must either resent it prompt
| ly or cease to be co-equal legislative
body. If the Senate is to be forbidden to
pass any act until it is first sanctioned by
| the House, there is so little use for the
upper branch of the General Assembly
that it may as we'll adjourn sine die and
60 home. If there is any spirit or a spark
of manhood in the Senate, not another
act, bill, resolution, or vote Of any kind
will be taken on a House measure until
the insulting resolution is rescinded,
or a suitable apology given. Unless this
is done, and done promptly, the Senate
should adjourn sine die and leave the work
Of legislation to the House. At the same
time, perhaps it will be advisable for the
Republican members to withdraw and
surrender the whole business to the De-
mocracy. They are Of very little use any
how. All the work of legislation is pre-
pared by rings and submitted in secret
caucus. Debate may be allowed there,
but none is attempted in the open House
Republican members are not consulted,
and we suspect that the bulk of the De-
mocracy know very little OF what is ex-
pected of them till they receive their
voting orders.
Were the Senate to adjourn, and thus
put an end to the Stat government, there
is no doubt we should have martial law,
with federal officers and troops to conduct
the election in November, either under
the present State laws, or such regula-
tons prescribed by the President IS would
secure fair vote and its logical equiva-
lent-25, coo, perhaps 10000, Republican
majority. There never was such time
to secure great victory as is now pre-
scented. The Senate has the game in its
own hands. 1t can either compel tho
House to come down from its high horse,
or adjourn sine die, and thus com.
pei prorogation Of the Lesisla-
ture. We hope they will bring this
matter to an issue before they stir
another inch. They must either demand
and receive the recognition Of equal
rights with the House, or become its tool
and slave till the end of the session. If
the Senate yields, it is lost; if it stands
firm, the House must be compelled to give
way or be nothing. If the Senate yields
the Returning Board they give mp every
thing, and leave their constituents to the
tender mercies of their Democratic enc
mics. If it accepts anything less than an
ample apology it will prove itself unwor-
thy to be 3 coordinate branch OF the gov
eminent OF even such a petty State as
Delaware.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-05
THREE SOUTHERN SCHEMES.

We can not withhold our pity from our
Southern Democratic friends at the
signal disappointment they have ex-
perienced in their Northern allies. It
is humiliating to them to find that the
tremendous and sweeping victories which
brought out all the big ROSTERS and set
all and singular, small and great the in
habitants of the Democratic poultry yard
to tapping their wings and Growing wildly
have really resulted in bringing into Con-
gress decided enemies to three of the pet
schemes Of the Southern Democracy:
l. National aid to the Mississippi
levees.
2. The construction of the Southern
Pacific r;.ilroad.
3. Refunding the cotton tax.
Messrs Holman, Douglas, Willis and
others have pretty plainly intimated that
works of internal improvement are not
included in the ancient traditions, and that
the South must depend upon the Re-
publicanS Tor leyee appropriations ano
assis stance to railroads.
The Southern Democracy has thus
given itself away. The only thing in
common between them and their North
ern allies is the intolerable itching for
office, the inordirate desire to live in easy
places at the public expense. The Dem
ocratic politicians Of the South have thus
sold their constituents to the national
Democracy for very few Offices, which
are not Of the slightest consequence to the
public at large. They voted for Kerr for
Speaker, who is thus given the power, as
he was we'll known to have the disposition,
to oppose every appropriation for internal
Improvements.
Oh, 1T was famous victory" like
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-05
DOES NOT LIKE A REPUBLIC.

The Picayne gives US this aAicm:
The doctrine of the greatest coed to the
greatest number is false n theory and fatal
| il practlc.
This is a perfectly proper corollary
from that other axiom that representation
should be based on physical force. The
doctrine of the American revolution con-
densed by Jeremy Bentham into the
phrase, 'the greatest good of the greatest
number, " has been universally accepted by
the American people 1t is proposed to
celebrate the success of the principle at
the end of its initial century. Before set
ting itself, however, in direct opposition
to the declaration of independence, the
first axiom is contradicted. Thus:
There is no government which is not
| based upon the maintenance ofsGual rights
to all men.
If number is predicated upon the
human beings composing political COM
munity, and equal rights are assigned all
men, how comes it that the equal good to
each man does not result in the greatest
good to the greatest number Of men? In
the various forms of government the
greatest good is assumed to be due the
king, the priesthood or the nobility. Ac-
cording to some theories, the greatest
good is due to plutocracy of lands or
money. It has been deemed that these
various beneficiaries at last depend upon
the manhood and labor of the soldier and
plowman. 1t has been considered just,
therefore, to assign to these fighters and
toilers some share in determining in what
cause they shall risk their lives, and to
what purposes they shall devote
their taxes. In the opinion Of the
Pharaohs, no doubt, the men who
persisted in dragging the hevn stone of
the pyramids were but as the insects that
crawl upon the earth. Other ambitious
rulers of later day drove herds of their
subjects into war to avenge an affront or
conquer territory. There has been grad
ually pervading civilization one gospel,
which teaches that each intelligent being
has spiritual existence equally capable
of happiness and equally susceptible Of
pain. There has been, then, that other
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-05

colored majority, without ascertaining of
what members such board would con-
sist? Nothing except thirst for power,
which blood itself can only quench, can
account for this opposition to tribunal
which may be fairly constituted. The
Republicans demand the majority of the
board because they claim q majority OF
voters and have the control Of the execu-
tive department, with one body Of the
Legislature. They honestly believe that
the lives Of the Republican voters are in
danger. They admit most of their major
ity can be intimidated, they hear the
threats of wholesale murder, and they de-
mand the recognlzance OF a commission
which shall secure them their right to
vote and to work.
The Democrats and Conservatives will
thus see the reasons of personal and
political safety which render commits
sion sitting under State and federal pro-
lection indispensable.
There are two prominent threats. One
welcomes war and promises wholesale
slaughter; the other occurs in a DEM
ocratic organ, which recommends that the
Conservatives
Have one last resort, and that we ven
ture now to suggest. They can refuse 10
pass al bills Of appropriation. That they
can do, and tnat they should do, rather
than vote supplies to sustain the rule OF
government born in iniuuity and maintained
by fraud.
Here We see journal which, under the
compromise, advocated "to maintain" this
very government, now voting to cut off its
supplies. But if the Republicans ore to
have war, with mortality Of ten thou
sand voters, or let the government go
without appropriations, which does any
sensible Democrat suppose they would
prefer? To let the government go into
anarchy, of course. Not one of the ten
thousand marked for murder draws dol
lar from the State Is it reasonable their
representatives will submit to this death
sentence to save the Governor his salary?
This is the best chance the State tax re-
sisters have ever had to pass year with
out seeing the sheriff.
We calmly tell the Democracy that if
the Republicans are to 60 into the next
elections without the guarantee of COM
mission Of scrutiny, to sit in this city,
under the protection, it may be, of stone
walls and Calling guns, they could not go
into the election. Anarchy is very bad,
but it may at least teach the country the
value Of those who toll; but in the MUIR
derous determination Of voters with which
we are openly threatened, there is the an
of tAe Republican PARTY and
the end Of equal political rights.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-05
A CARD.
January %. 1876

Persons holding Life Insurance Pohcies N corn.
panies which have for any reason, declined to pay
the surrender rad up value Of the same, or
persons holding policies in Life, Fire or Marine b.
suIance Companies, which have withdrawn their
agencies from the South and failed to comply in
every respect with the terms Of their policies or
contracts, can obtain valuable information By call
ing on the undersigned. CT by writing to him.
He will also make out Proofs Of Loss and collect
Death Claims and Losses by fire or sea. No charge
made against policy holders until money is received
or claims adjusted.
J. S. WHITAKER. Attorney,
No. 81 Carondelet street, up stairs, New Orleans
Louisiana. ja28 lawd " I'm
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-05

The Cincinnati Enquirer says: Colonel
Geffroy, of the Gibson House, yesterday
receiyed his commission a. Captain OF the
Beef-esters' from the King of the New Or
Llama Mardi Gras. The colonel will have
-o,a .heef- eaters to attend to at our own
carnival than he can well attend to, and 80
e compelled to throw up his commission
fox Southern service"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-05
PHILIP WERLEIN.

THE LEADING PIANO AND MUSIC HOUSE.
Nos. IS, 50. 81 and 90 Baronne Street.
Wholesale agent for
The world renowned CHICKBRING upright, grand
and square Pianos.
The celebrated DUNHAM, the low.priced HALE,
The excellent upright ZIkGLER Pianos
The largest stock. the best pianos, lowest prices
an easiest terms in the South.
Wholesale agent for the unequaed Estey and
Mason & Hamlin Orgnns
None but good reliable and durable pianos kept
and every Instrument fully warranted.
Pianos end organs tuned, repaired, rented or
exchanged
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. ia23
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-05

The fish steamer Durham, from Nav
Orleans for Revel, which put into Savannah
December 6, with shaft broken, proceeded
on her voyage January 81, having com
Melted repairs.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-05

The committee having in charge the ar
ranpements for the Riverside Rowing Clubs
bali are Thomas b. Donlon. L. S. Watrous,
X. +. Diamond, j. d. Edwards and }. j.
Hearns. The ball will take place this even
ing at Exposition Hall. Fancy dresses and
calico costumes will be welcomed.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-05

1t is said careful diet laughs at doctors"
This laughing at doctors has become too
common. Under any circumstances the
dill -ers Of society have hard enough times
to get along. As well say good teeth grin
OF Iap%;cfa3
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-05

In order to reduce the army appropria-
tione. the drummer at West Point is to be
discharged He has been in the habit OF
playing national airs, and receives a rebuke
from the Democratic side Of the House. =.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-05

Mr.. P. G. Cusachs, New Orleans artist.
fills the first page of the Mondays Graphic
with illustrations of Behind the scenes at
the Academy Of Music On ar opera night"
New Yo,lr
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-05

If telegraph operators fail to hear from
their clean clothes, or get news of their
washerwomen to-day, they should consider
the storm and remember that the lines have
been down.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-05

The SECRETARY Of War has given assur-
ances to the House special committee On
the troubles along the Rio Grande that he
will order additional troops to Texas.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-05

II ia a curious centennial fact that an I'M
usually large proportion of the babies born
this year are boys.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-05

Mr.. John r. Tucker. who represents the
grave of Lee in Congress, is very tall, and
has a squeaky voice, a part Of which comes
through his rose.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-05

Mr.. Kerr says "the Democrats can do
nothing better this year than to nominate
MIR. Hendricks" That is an acknowledge
ment that they can not elect him.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-05

The London Times says the constitution
of the United States is the most sacred
polit,cal document in the world.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-05

There is general complaint that carica-
ture valentines are not mean enough to
express the feelings Of those who mail such
things.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-05

The Buffalo Express says there are many
men about the Buffalo saloons who can beat
Mr.. Cox il singing vulgar epithets; but in
Congress he is the champion.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-05

There will be meeting of the Teachers
Association today at tho Boys Central
High School building.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-05

Worth will make no special centennial
exhibition of his dress making. He says
every distinguished lady will represent him
u measure,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-05

1t is said lightning never strikes twice IN
the same place; but the jersey article is an
execution.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-05

Peterson announces IAN Old Couple
from advance sheets, in the line OF new
books.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-05

There are editors who imagine they are
pu blishirg an independent paper because
they oppose every thing tina; is decent.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-05

The report that statue in honor OF
Father Matthew is to be erected IN St. Louis,
must be joke.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-05

With twelve feet Of snow az Utah 1t
seems unseason able TO spring war against
polygamy.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-05

When measure passes both houses by a
strict party vote, it must include al par
ties.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-05

Walt Whitman reads poorly for the bene
ct of the poor in Camden, New jersey.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-05

Men who stay cut until midnight should
be occasionally compelled TO remain at
home and let themselves il.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-05

Poverty wants tho necessities OF iiie' o"'
ayarice wants everything.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-05

The pers onal recolleetions OF Oakley Hail
an an actor, will not be published.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-05

The Virginia girl who shot young man
because he refused to marry her, was OBJ
serving leap year customs with ven
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-05
KING OF THE CARNIVAL.
SPECIAL. NOTICE.

AL per sons having business with the govern.
ment of His Majesty the King Of the Carnival may
address communications to Lock OK No. 69l, Post
office.
WARWICK,
Earl Marshal.
War Department Carnival Palace, New Orleans.
January % 1876. ia23 I'm 20
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-05

1t is Buchanan memory that the rebels
tried to break up the Union by using a
jimmey.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-05

Go where he will, the Rev. Mr.. Ninsiow
ran find no foothing syrup for his con-
science.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-05

Give a man the chance, and he will not
ri. under lis own vine and fig tree IN this
weather.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-05

A man is supposed to be serious when
under conviction.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-05

1t is better for young men to think TWICE
before drinking once.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-05

This ia the weather " hen gourmands i'ch
for buckwheat cakes.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-05

Father Ryan's Mobile banquet poetry
has no, electrified the world. The Graphic
finds room for only one verse as sample:
The great lost cause still waits
Its bard has not come yet;
When he shines through one OF tomorrow gates
His song shall never Get.
Knowing his song will never set, why
should we bothered with his lays?
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-05

It is about time to predict an overflow OF
. sickly summer.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-05
DISCOVERIES

COTTON PLANT,
CURE GUARANTEED OR MONEY REFUNDED
ksRNISE-An infallible remedy for It vers.
SEDlSE-Certain specific Tor chills and fever,
Contains Gunue.
FLORINE-For female diseases.
Buy from Your druggist If ne keeps these roma.
dies; if rot, they can be he d a. NJ R. MORRISON Il
co.'s, corner of Magazine and Canal streets.
ia3O t.el On
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-05

William Allen is confident Ohio is not for
Tilden.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-05

Who in the World stopped the Tribune
clock.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-23

BLAINE don't seem to be getting ahead
very fast in the estimation of the N. Y.
Tribune. 1t says;
But right into the midst of this serious
constitutional discussion came Mr.. Blaine
brandishing cudgels and roaring hard
names. What had made him mad we
should like to know? He beloved in
suit and defiance in that bold and vio-
lent manner which he has apparently
adopted under the impression that it in
dicates avigorous mind. He stood in the
corner of crowd and exploded denun-
Citations and swung the lash of invective
until he had converted the House of
Representatives into bowling mob. He
dared" the Democrats to withhold the
committees testimony from the grand
jury; he hurled at them an accusation,
whose assurance staggers belief, of COM
bining to block the wheels of justice that
Belknap might escape. He bore down
remonstrance by strength of lungs until,
after two hours of excitement, Mr.. La
mar succeeded in beating him and re.
storing quiet. Now the country is asking
what Mr.. Blaine meant; since it is quite
clear that if the committee had obeyed
the demand of the Criminal Court the
consequence must have been nothing
less than the escape of Belknap, against
whom the evidence was insufficient, and
the Indictment Of Marsh, against whom
it was complete.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-23
GENERAL FREMONT AND THE
MEMPHIS ELPASOLINE

General Fremont sends to the various
papers of New York. card concerning
Mr., Marshall o. Roberts recent state
ment about the Memphis & Ell Paso rail-
road, embodying the following points;
Mr., Roberts cannot truly say, as might
possibly be inferred from his card, "that
he went to the head of the Texas Pacific
railroad enterprise undern obligation to
incorporate the Mamphis & Ell Paso rail
road and to protect its bondholders, and
that he did not give any authority to use
money and bonds to aid in passing the
Texas Pacific bill" General Fremont
asserts that Mr.. Roberts gave authority
through R. c. Parsons for influencing
members of Congress by bonds or other
pecuniary considerations, ond that Mr..
Parsons in 1871 showed him letter from
Mr.. Roberts authorizing the use of such
means. Mr.. Parson stated atterward to
General Fremont and others that the
stipulation between himself and Mr..
Roberts in regard to this influence was at
Mr.. Roberts request destroyed by him
in Mr.. Roberts presence, and at his own
house. InI November of 1870, Mr..
Roberts had become President of the
Southern Transcontinental, and had
pledged himself publicly to carry out the
Texas Pacific enterprise, which included
the Memphis & El Paso, and rested upon
it. In January, II he spent week in
arranging his measures to
secure the passage of the Texas Pacific
bill, to aid which Mr.. Parsons received
the stipulation referred to.
Gen. Fremont says in conclusion that
he set on foot the Congressional inquiry
in the Memphis & Ell Paso transactions
for the benefit of French bondholders
and to obtain justice for himself.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-23
Misffllanfnns.
PENDLETON SPEAKS.
His Appearance Before the Clymer
Committee.

COMPLETE REPUTATION OF THE SCANDALS
AGAINST HIM.