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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-18
Impeachment iu Mississippi.

On Tuesday, the House of Representa-
tives in Mississippi, by vote OF 80 to 9, pre-
ferred articles of impeachment against
Lieutenant Governor A. X. Davis, for hav-
ing received bribe for the pardon of one
Barrentine, while acting Governor. The
articles were presented in the Senate We'd
nesday, and rules of procedure adopted for
the trial.
On Wednesday in the House, the report
OF the majority of the investigating COM
mittee. recommending the impeachment of
Superintendent of Education T. w. Car
doza, on ten different counts, was passed
by q vote of l0l to 4, and committee ap-
pointed to prepare articles.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-18
AMUSE ENTS,
Victoria e. Woodruff

VlCtOElH Ss :" OVuuuBb
The subject of the lecture of Victoria C..
Woodruff, on Sunday night, at St. Patrick 9
Hall, will % "The Human Body, the Tenn
pie of God" which subject she has handled
with such great ability as to excite the
plaudits of the country. The following ex-
tracts will be found pertinent to the sub
iect:
The Inquirer, Cincinnati, November Z,
1875, said:
Cincinnati enjoyed novelty last evening
at RObinson's Opera House. Victoria C..
Woodhu!l, the most generally known wo-
man in America, appeared upon the stage
of q lecture hail. and for two hours talked
to 1000 people upon some subjects that
men lack the moral courage to face pub
Lcly.
The Opera House was crowded long be-
fore the curtain rose at eight O'clock. Every
available seat found an occupant early, and
the late corners were forced either to stand
or find seats in chairs brought in, or, more
unfortunate still, to stand. And the charac-
ter of the audience WAS good-away above
the average collections which usually fill
our theatres during the run of q popular
drama. The major part of it were men in
the middle and maturer periods of life-men
who came with an expectation that they
were to hear something uttered by this won
derful woman which would furnish them
with food for thought through many q day.
They were not disappointed. One-fourth
of the people in the house we're ladies of the
best families, too; ladies who we're not too
cowardly to come out to public place and
listen to lecture which in their hearts they
long since had a desire to hear. We ven'
ture to say that they went away we'll pleased
with themselves at having had the grit"
to 60.
The lecturer did not lose any time in
neeless courtesies or superf1u0us smiles.
She advanced directly to the fOotlights and
opened her mouth. From that instant till
ten O'clock she kept up constant flow of
words. Her manner through it all was
easy, her gestures graceful, her voice strong,
her articulation perfect, and the expression
OF her face sometimes. when she got warm
ed up to her subject, grew almost spiritual.
In this style of argument. improving as
che went, and eliminating in a grand eli
max of thought, the lecturer proceeded for
two hours Much of what she said was
wildly appIauded, and not person left the
hall uutil she had bowed herself from the
stage at the close of the lecture.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-18
Illness Of Judge Hawkins.

To the great regret of suitors, and the at
torneys representing them in the Superior
District Court, tie serious illness of Judge
Hawkins has prevented the trial of any
case. Judge Lynch has opened and closed
court each day, but of course can not be
expected to preside during the usual hours,
while his own court claims his attention.
All cases have therefore been continued,
with preference.
Although Judge Hawkins sickness is con-
sidered serious still there is no ground for
apprehension, and it is hoped he will soon
appear in his accustomed seat.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-18
MIR. Pinchback's Letter.

The following ia from an editorial in the
New York Herald OF the fourteenth:
We willingly allow Mr. Pinchback to be
sonal character, which, we believe, has been
unjustly assailed on the floor of the Senate.
If the accusations to which he replies were
true, it woald be proper for any Senator
who had evidence to prove them to etfer
that evidence for the consideration of the
Senate, and for that body to exclude him
ON those charges, without regard to the reg
ularity of his election, if they should be
substantiated. But no proof has been Of
fered, and the accusations are improbable
on their face. Nearly three years have passed
since Mr. Pinchback appe ared in Washing
ton with Governor Kellogg's certificate of
bis election as Senator, and his opponents
have refrained from no assault on his
character which had any color of probabil-
ity If he had ever been convicted and
sentenced in Louisiana for burglary the
records Of some court and the register Of
the penitentiary would show it, and the
fact could not have been concealed for 30
long q period. If it were true authentic
evidence would long ago have been in pos
session of some hostile Senator. No Senator
has right, at this late day, to cast euch il.
famous aspersions on Mr.. Pinchback's char
acter without the most incuntrOvertible
proofs. In the total absence of supporting
evidence We regard'the as q wanton and
inexcusable libel, and think it simple act
OF Justice to print Mr. Pinchback's letter in
defense of his good name.
We have always regretted the defama.
tory SCOTS OF the Democratic press against
Mr. Finchback, founded on his race and
his former pursuits. A citizen of African
decent has as perfect right to hold the
office of Senator as any white native or
white ma 'uralized citizen. To be sure, Mr.
Pirchback was once a barber, as Henry
Wilson was once cObbler and Andrew
johnson was once q tailor; but it is the
peculiar boast of our democratic institute
tions that they open the highest career to
the humblest individual, if he has sufficient
capacity and energy to surmount the die
advantages of his youth. Sneers at the
former occupation of Mr.. Pinchback are
more illiberal than they would be in the
case of white citizens, because almost every
desirable occupation has been closed by
public prejudice against colored mon.
filings against Mr.. Pin nchback because he is
q mulatto and was once q barber are un-
generous and despicable.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-18
AN UNFoRTUNATE SET OF MEN.

Who Wculd be a United States sena.
tore-Persecuted by Oance-Hunters.
When the doors of the Senate were closed
on Thursday in executive business lively
and Interesting discussion, which was en-
tirely unaDticipated, sprung up.
Mr.. Hamlin, who has been in the Senate,
on and off, for full generation, is great
stickler for traditi0nary customs. He COM
planned that q custom was growing up by
which unprivf1edged persons were con-
etantly gaining access to the floor of the
Senate, providing the sofas and chairs and
the retiring rooms, and interfering with the
comfort of Senators. until, he said, 1--WE are
getting as bad as that mob at the other end
of the Capitol" He lectured the youthful
President pro tenn, Mr.. Ferry, very severe
ly, and said he wss responsible in admit
tug people on the floor who had no right
there; that he should not be assuming pre-
negatives which did not attach to him.
Mr. Ferry demurely responded that he
had only followed the precedent set him by
former occupants of the chair.
Other Senators followed, and said they
were persecuted to the verge of distraction
by bnmmers aid cffice hunters, male and
female; that many Of these people pursued
them even into the Senate Chamber, and if
they desired to put their noses outside they
we're surrounded and badgered so that they
did not know whore to turn.
Mr.. Conkling said that recently he had
taken account one day of the number OF
cards brought to him, and had ascertained
that if he responded it would have given
him just about five minutes of the whole
days session.
General Ransom, whose eeat is near one
of the doors, said that he was made mes
senger Of; that men and women poked their
heads in at the door and asked him to call
this or that Senator.
Mr.. Conkling referred to the fact that the
late Senator Sumner made it an imperative
rule to refuse 20 see visitors while he was
engaged in official duties. When card
was brought TO him, no matter whose name
was on it, his invariable reply was, tell
him Tor herr the Senate is in session."
Senator Cameron remarked that he was
much less annoyed by the visitors and cards
than he was by the blatherskite speeches
OF Senators.
Finally, on motion of Mr.. Merrimon. the
Committee on Rules were instructed to
prepare rule which will prohibit the an.
nOyance to Senators occasioned by the
sending of visiting cards while the Senate
is in session. The reception room of the
Senate is crowded during the whole day
with persons waiting to interview Senators,
most of them after place, and the persist
ence which they chow, especially the
females. would scarcely be credited by
tho e " ho are not ye-witnesses.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-18
Demand for Confe derate Stamps.

The editor Of Tennessee paper, who was
a Confederate postmaster during the war,
has recently had calls for Confederate post
age stamps, and being unable to supply
them, makes the following explanation:
A few days before the federal authorities
took possession of Knoxville we carefully
boxed our postofice effects, including q
large number of these stamps, and cent
them to the care of the postmaster at Dali
ton, Georgia, and that was the last Of them.
The box contained some $500 worth of
United States stamps into the bargain. The
Confederate stamp We used was private
one, and we used two kinds, five and q ten
cent one. and of two colors, red aud blue.
We had the die manufactured in Nashville,
at q cost of about $40. The reason why
we used this private stamp was that the
Confederate Postofice Department was so
crowded with applicants for stamps that it
could not meet the demands, and therefore
We got up the stamp in question for the
sake of convenience. Hundreds, perhaps
thousands of them were solo, not only to
the army iu our vicinity and to our imme-
diate citizene, but to pOstmasters fr. m Bris'
tol to Chattanooga. We would be glad to
have q fine lot of them on hand now. as we
could do what we failed to do curing the
war-make some money out of the defunct
Confederacy. They would command q
large premium.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-18
BY TELE GRAPH
CONGRESS-.
Senate.

WASHINGTON, February 1.-THE joint
resolution OF the Kentucky Legislature IN
favor Of pensionlng the soldiers OF the
Mexican war was referred to the Pensions
Committee. Also, the resolution in favor OF
aid to the Texas and Pacific railroad.
Mr.. Merrimon introduced q bill for the
establishment of beacon lights on the line
of inland navigator from the Chesapeake
bay to the sounds in North Carolina.
The G. inference report on the bill to pay
interest on the district bonds was discussed
and recommited.
The timber lands bill was discussed.
The Senate adjourned to Monday.
House.
The Clerk called the House TO order. Mr..
Garfield moved that Mr.. Cox, who had been
appointed by resolution Speaker pro tenn.
to hold during Speaker Ksrr's absence, take
the Speakers oath. A long parliamentary
debate followed, when the motion was
negatived and the oath omitted. The reor-
ganization of the judiciary was resumed. A
motion to lay the bill on the table failed,
and the House adjourned.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-18
Explosion Of the keeiy Motor.

The Keely motor proved that it was some
thing more than myth by producing an
ing on Twentieth street, above Master, put
up last summer for conducting experime ts
with the new force" The large cylindrical
iron receptacle to which the power is trans
mitted after it's generation in the "multipli-
cstor' burst with loud report and knocked
Q hole through the brick wall Of the build.
ing. Nobody was hurt, but the residents
of the neighborh0od are excited and anx-
ions to have Mr.. Keely 60 some where else
with his machine.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-18
Court Items.

The Gsrvey and Earle case has been fixed
again tor trial on the twenty fourth instant
This Will be the fifth trial. The first trial
ended with an unqualified verdict of guilty;
the second with qualified verdict; the
third and fourth in a mistrial. At the last
trial, about two months ago, eleven jurors
stood tor an unqualified verdict of guilty,
while one held out for an acquittal.
The case of joaquin Florenzo, who on
the seventeenth ultimo murdered his wife
Marie Louisa at No. 1873 Bourbon street,
was fixed for trial yesterday, and was con-
tinued until Monday next.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-18
Impeachment of Judge NJ

Impeachment of Judge Moses.
CHARLESTON February 1.-THE articles
of impeachment of Judge Montgomery
Moses were formally read before the Senate
to day, and tomorrow will be fixed for the
trial. Moses will demand thirty days to
prepare his defense.
On the War Path.
OMAHA, February lit is stated, on
official authority, that the Sioux, Cheyennes
and Arrapahoes are making extensive
preparations. In very few weeks. so far
as known. these Indians will probably
strike the frontier settlements.
The Wreck OF the City of Quincy.
MEMPHIS, February 1.-THE latest re-
ports from the sunken steamer City Of
Quincy state that she will prove almost
q total loss. The wrecker Eckert is at
work trying to save all possible.
impeachment in Mississippi.;
An Appears jackson. Mississippi, special
says in the House to-day formal articles OF
Impeachment against Lieutenant Governor
Davis (cOlored) were adopted with only
seven dissenting votes. The Ames investi-
eating committee have concluded taking
testimony, and will report soon. The testi-
mony, it is said, will develop serious
charges not heretofore current.
The Texas Election.
GALVESTON, February 7.-Eight pre-
cincts in this city and county give Isl ma
.jority for the constitution, 229l majority for
Coke and the Democratic State ticket; for
Senator, Cleveland (Democrat) 26S majority
in the county.
Mccormick Republican, will carry the
balance of Matagorda and Brazoria coun-
ties. 1t is conceded Mccormick is elected
by 500 majority.
The Independents have elected the sheriff
and nearly the entire county ticket. Re-
turns from eighty five precincts in the in
terror of the State give Coke and the State
ticket 10 427 majority. For the constitution
1875 majority. Returns are coming in
slow.
The Advisory Council.
BROOKLYN, February 1.-THE advisory
council are discussing the question of invit-
ing Mrs. MoultOn and her counsel to ex-
plain the failure of the mutual council.
Finally Judge Van Cott was invited.
Steamer Sued for Sinking a ship.
Libel papers we're filed against the steam
er Adriatic for sinking the Harvest Queen;
100000 damages claimed. The steamer
was seized, but released on $500, 900 bond.
Specie.
Specie shipments to-day, 81, ,625 coo.
Anti-Subsidy.
TRENTON, n j., February 1.-THE House
passed the anti railroad subsidy resolution,
Crusade Against Gamblers.
RICHMOND, February l7-Tne movement
against gambling institutions in this CITY.
which has been in operation for soma time
past, is being still vigorously pushed. With
in the past few days a number of gamblers
and others have been indicted by the grand
jury OF Hastings Court, and to-day Joseph
Graves, OF the sporting fraternity, was tried
on charge Of dealing faro, found guilty
and sentenced to Jail for six months and
fined 800.
w. H. Fowl, a member of the Legislature
from Alexandra, pleaded guilty of playing
draw poker and was fined so. George 5.
Stevens, judge of Nelson county court,
charged with playing poker, not answering
when called. had judgment enterad against
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-18

A Georgia orator says in burst of en-
thusiasm: II am glad that this yere day
have arrived. Now l see the lost cause
u pickn' up. There's Ben Cooper, who led
our boys gallantly agin the beet. feed Yanks
at Gettysburg; where now is he4 Why,
he's powbere more or less than occupying
the place of Yankee soldier at the capital
of this yere nation. It's long time com-
ing but 1 tell you, it's got to come. The
South must rule these yere United Statee!"
And when they took up the collection, the
amount bore evidence Of An spprecistive
audience.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-18
senator Bruco and Senator West.

The following dispatch from Senator
Pinchback will serve to allay the appre-
tensions of some of our readers who have
paid attention to dispatches from Washing
ton indicating the existence of an unpleas-
ant feeling between Senators Bruce and
West:
WASHINGTON. February II, 1876.
Reports that Senator Bruce attacked SEN
ator West, and charged him with treachery
to me, are untrue.
p. B. S. PINCHBACK.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-18
Tho TemperAture.

The thermometer at Louis Frigero's, No.
so Chsrtres street, stood as follows Feb
rusry II: At 8 A. M, $50; at 9 p. NJ, $50; at
6 P. NJ, $50. Lowest point during the night
of February l6, Ago.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-18
Appointments.

Governor Kellogg yesterday appointed,
and the Senate confirmed, Colonel Frank
Powers and A. J. Reynolds, Esq, admins
traitors of the Jackson Insane Asylum in
East Feliciana.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-18

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Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-10-30
PLATFORM AND RESOLUTIONS.

The Republican party Of storey county.
throush It's delesatsp IN Convent on assembled.
bold In grateful memory the record Of the Re.
pubiiesn party ! keep IN thought lie schisve.
nentr In restoring and rrdeeming the Union
from the trims and peiiis % . Dsmocniie ~
hsilion recall with pride the vosk 70 hss rss.
formed toward the psymsnt of the debt. 10 MT.
ing MP The credit Of the nation anal In compel.
ling Justice TO the humblest citizen.
TLsrr'orr. IL view Of this record Of mercy.
Resiroi, That we reafim our allegiance 10
The principles Of the Rspublicsn party. snd
heartily in,lor.e both the platform adopted By
the recent Repubi can National Convection 81
Cincinnati and the platform adopted BY the ~
c, Mt Republican BtAie Convention al Carson
CIR.
H.scIrsd. That In Ilutherferd D.. Hayes and
which maks them worthy candidates for the
highest hopors which forty millions of frssmen
can b-siow. aud We tender 10 them unfaltrring
allegiance and cordial support.
Rs~irod. That the public schools OF Storey
county are our greatest Treasure We demand
revenue possible under the laws. and 90 lnslst
that M part OF the funds sst aside for their sup
port shall. mon any preiezt. be diverted from
it, legitimate use.
R,-iroi. That We oppos- nny Epeal Of the
bullion tax. but favor such NOV cation In
thhathu ~ tuaii fruutt tut atiluuutS Ttttuos
Ia he collected 10 q sum Oniy sufficient ca meet
the eIpenssr VI the Government.
Rssoirtd, That we favor reform and the strict.
cot eon0my In the public ssryice. and 30 On
ra.ts NJ of our sineerity demand that material
reductions shall be made In the fees % the
Treasurer. Clerk. Recorder. stetif. Assessor.
District Attorney. and Almost every other coun.
" and township , flcsr In Storey county.
Rsastsd. That we are In fhvor OF such egis.
lation ~ phAll l~ealiEs the contact made be-
tween the city authorities Of Virginia and the
Water Company. through which vatrr.wotks
wrre established thus seeuiins Virginia City
sRairst destruction by Are and we q, mand
that candidates for the senate and Assembly
pledge ihems-lvrr. II elected. TO use all lrgitl.
mate means 10 secues such legislation.
RssSrd. That tic nnresir lined privilege
given by . Democratic Administration, which
permits the nnrtseryed iuiux of Chinese 70
ibis coast. has already becom- . treat public
calamity. and IL frsught with infinite dangers
or The future; therefore this convention IN.
iis candidates for the b~naie AMI Assem.
bly,. ifelecicd. 20 try. by petitions and memo
10 Congress. IA tnlighten public opinion
In the RAst upon this vital subject. that such
ieim- may be made with tue Government of
Chins - shall Arrest this wi. ss7s I'd
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-10-30

LITERARY gentleman, wishing To 10
undisturbed one day. instructed his
Irish servant 10 admit no one. and II
any enc should inquire for him. To give
him an s~quivocal answer. Night came.
and the gentleman proceeded to interro-
ssss Pat A TO his visitors. "Did any
one callr'' ''Yss. Sir; wan gentleman.
..Whst did he sayl'r' "He aSed WAS
var honor in swell. what did you
tall himr" ''Sure ] gave him a qui'iklo
answer jist." show was that III
aIsd him was his grandmother a
monkey"
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-10-30

"PsuAwr' said a young lady Of mu-
steal taste. passing u certain church one
Sunday night. where an incompetent
orvsnist was torturing that instrument,
..it's enough to make that congregation
all 90 wicked just to imagine their
orgsnist having a harp in the new Jeru-
salem and being entitled to play on 1t.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-10-30

JOHN WILKES was ono asked by a Ro-
man Catholic. "whsrs WAS your Pro-
tsstant Church before Luther ?" "Did
you wash your face this morning 2 was
the rsjoindsr. 81 did. sir" Then
where was your face before 1t was
washed 3'' said the facstious alderman.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-10-30

WE'vr suspected for some time past
that measures would have TO be taken 10
check the alarmingly rapid growth of
the Smith family. And here. now. sure
enough. u Pennsylvania man proposes
10 sIhibit at the Centennial Smith
roller and crusher."
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-10-30

"'HARE! I hear an angel sing. sang
q young man in an outside township
scheol exhibition. "No, faint. "
sAsstsd an old farmer in n Of the
back seats: Its only my old mule
that's hitchsd outside" The young
man broke down and quit.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-10-30

A bEooAn. accompanied by his dog.
stands at . Paris s~trest-cornsr. lie dis
plays . placard; "Have pity ON the
blind" "Ah. you can see, then"
Eyes" "why then tho ~plaearig"
at 10 not for myself I bss. I, is my
dos Who 10 blind"
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-10-30

"woS'r you come ashore and take
some vinsi'' said q friend to u courteous
captain u one of the Fall river steam
boats Just o. he was assisting "a young
lady over the gang plank. mo. thank
you; no wine for mo. Don't you SEQ
I've got a gallon abOardr' said tho cap
TAIN
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-10-30

A GENTLEMAN said tho other day to a
negro servant at the hotel where he was
staying. Bless me, sambo. how in the
name Of wonder did you get so black
"Why, look'A hers massa, lie reason
an dis-ds day dis chile was born ders
vas an sclipss."
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-10-30

PassrxcE Of mind is a great thing. A
man vhoss wife was attacked by a cross
doe promptly crawlsd under the steps
and did not get hurt at all.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-10-30

"DaIxKrSo among fashionable wo-
nan ID the head Of an article goine
the rounds. But who wants to go
among fashionable to drink