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IH-1' Trains -ll, close connections NJ Ulr-
peg'- Ferry vrh Express T,a.a5 Coz 40 puia,s
West or Ntia Stem.
5-N.I Tain through 90 Baltimore without
chang. NO ears.
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4 REWARD Of s. each viii be paid for four
u head OF Cattle. Stravs from wreck Of 23d in
slant, 20 be delivered at Charestown Depot One
OF them a white Bull with medium horns, aIdone
a red and white spotted Heiier.
3. G. RYAN.
Jan. %, 1876. Agt 4. 4. U. K. h.
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wINDsOR CASTLE,

BY MIRA OLPHANT
Treating ~ Its History and the Child Life Of
Successive Royal Generations.
CHRISTINA G. E0SSETTI
viii contribute 20 the new volume.
LOUISA u. ALCOTT
wnlwrite "Mariorie's Birthday Gifts, and other
short storicl.
Some ariiclcsoa Astronomy Tor Young People
have been promised by the popular Eaglish AZ.
tonomcr,
RICHARD PROCTOR.
Thore WI! be a continued story Of LIE in Ice.
land by
BAYARD TAYLOR
10 the November Number, the opening Of tue
new volume viii begin "a
American Serial Story,
THE BOZ EMIGRANTS,n
by NOAH BROOKS,
Giving the adventures Of party of boss IN Tho
California Gold Mics, IN The carly days Of the
Gold Fever
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Author Of the Jack Hazard" stories, will con
tribute somo highly Interesting sketches Of ad-
venture AT Bass Cove
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ROBINSON SALOON,
NEW STOCK

OF best Philadelphia Shoes for Ladies just
I J received also other seasonable goods, such
as Yarns, Canton Flannels, Brown aud Bieached,
Domestic Cotton Prints. &c.
Sept %, 1875. GEO. W. T. KEARSLEY.
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r AIDES s aies. Tor Sale hy
JAS. LAW HOcHF co.
AJAX Shingles, La,hs, ralipgs, Lumber, For
feS. 5, ls.4 JAS. LAW. uOofF 4 60.
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Mary nInpcs Dodge,
To the Ladies'.

WE are n receipt Of another supply of ihorc
w fashionable is-thsead Lastihg Kid-foxcd
Button CATER.
Jan. %, ie7s. TlCSSEiL 4 LUCAS.
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Terms Of Sale.
A Fine Ari Magazine for de Young.
St. Nicholas for 1876.

After two yeas5' Of property. unsxampled IN
the annals of juvenile literature, during which
ST. Nicholas las consolidated with ibclt all is
strongest competitors, the publishers lind them.
selves in position 60 promise that the Third
Volume. beginning with The number for Noyeu-
her, 1878. shall IN it unusual attractions foT
Girls and Boys surpass even the preceding vol.
umes Ia addition to contributions from ia
FIRST WRITERS or ADERICd,
there win be Stories, Poems, and Sketches by
some Of the Most Prominent Eogliih Authors
Arrangements have been made for a very later
esting series q papers on
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A Rare and New Supply !

| 4 Full LINE AND AT Low FIG CRES!
| UNRUSSELL & LUCAS have just opened their
1 FALL aud WINTER STOCK, which en-
braces every article that either the necessities or
tastes OF the season demand. These goods have
been purchased exclusively for Cash and viii be
sold at the very smallest advance for the money
or to pUnctual customers only, as their business
does otjustly any indulgence whateverto others.
The stock consists in part, of
Dry and Dress Goods.
Cas.imercs. Cottonades. Corduroys. Ready-Made
Clothing, Overalls. Shirts. Drawers &C.. &C.
French Poplins, Mousiins. Calicos, Cottons,
White Goods. Lace, Striped Pique, Satin Stripe
DO Victoria Lawn. Swiss. Cambrics, &c
N0TlONS.-All the latest STYLES of Collerets,
Lincn CUTS and Collars. Morocco Belts, Black
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Scarfs fringed and plain, Lace, Sunshades and
Umbrellas.
Boots and shoes.
Gents Hand made work orthe observation-disclosures
also, line OF CITY made work Ladies kid Foxed
Button Caters. Front Lace Caters, Turkish Mo-
rocco Bamorals, Misses, Children aud Infants
Shoes in endless variety. Give u call, as we
intend to make this part OF our business a special
ty. Carpets Oil Cloths, and Mating.
All the new STYLES Hats, Straw, Braid and Felt,
for Ladies and Gentlemen, Trimmed and Untrim-
med.
4 full stock Of GROCERIES.
5si5- Al kinds Of Country Produce taken in OK
change for goods at highest market price. Cash
or Merchandise given for WOOL.
November 20, 1873. I. x l..
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= complete stock, for sale BY
JAS. Law. HOOFF CO.
CttSPADORES.- Just patented Sept. l4th,
Y 1915. Call and examine at
JAS. LAW. HOOFF & CO.'S.
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! I hnusckeeper should have this commodi,y.-
For sale by JAS. LAW. H0OFF & co.
{ ANTERNS and Lantern Globes, cheapest in
| 4 town. For sale by
= JAS. LAW. HoOFF t co.
rJ'EA Pans and Coffee Pots, Stew Pan, and Tin
4 Cups, Tor sale by
JAS. LAW. HC0FF co.
rI'HE incest assortment Of Chamber Sets in the
county, and yer, oh ap, ior ,alc bv
JAS. LAW. H0OFF & co.
CCHRINDEE'S Pat Catch tire uea,est thing
= vet inventrd-for sale bv
Nov. 6, 1873. JAS. LAW. H00FF K co.
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WE are prepared to weigh Hay Cattle. &c,
w upon the Scales IN our Coal and Wood
Yard. The high fence around eur yard gives
special advantages 10 weighing Hogs, Cattle, &C.
Scales well enclosed with gates.
WASHINGTON 4 LIPPITT.
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Hay and Cattle scales.
WE are prepared to weigh Hay, Cattle. &c,
w upon the Scales IN our Coal and Wood
Yard. The high fence around eur ward gives US
special advantages 10 weighing Hogs, Cattle, &C.
Scales well enclosed with gates.
WASHINGTON LIPPITT.
Dec.ll, 1875. Spiri, copy.
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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-01-22

we consider how carefully this act was
prepared, and how faithfully it has been
administered, We have reason rather to
be surprised that the bonds issued by the
Funding Board, whose validity is secured
by an amendment of the constitution,
have not advanced to par, rather than
to sixty-nine or seventy. That they
have not reached this point is due
to the impression, a very erroneous
one, that the bonds to be issued will
reach fifteen millions, the constitu-
tional Limitation, when, in truth, under
the stringent provisions of the fund
ing act, limiting the issue of new bonds
to sixty per cent. of the valid bonds and
warrants issued prior to the passage OF
the act, the amount of the issue will not
much exceed thirteen millions. There is
no possibility of increasing this amount,
as is suggested by those who want to buy
these bonds, by funding any doubtful
securities or any other bonds or warrants,
but those which have been pronounced
legal and valid, and which were issued
previous to the passage Of the funding
act. It would be we'll for the fortunate
holders of any of the consols to bear
this fact in mind, and thus escape
serious sacrifice of the best investment
now within the reach of capitalists.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-01-22
TIE CENSUS OF 1875.

Notwithstanding the larger importa-
ton Of colored than white people into
the State, the Democracy are discontinued
with the census of 1875, and seem dig
posed rather to jeopardize the whole &C.
ton and expense of the present session
than to organize the Legislature under
that census.
1t seems also to be thought by some
that, failing to accept the census of 1875,
the organization and action of the Legis-
lature will be continued under that of
1870.
A census Of people is the executive
act of enumerating the people. It is an
expensive and responsible duty. It re-
quires time, integrity and accuracy. But
this enumeration made is an act complete
in itself, subject to such reforms as the
law may have provided for, # no re-
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-01-22
A TARDY INQUIRY,

IL the press dispatches INFORM US cor
rectly, the Senate of the United States has
just arrived at the stage in the investiga-
ton of Louisiana affairs when it is in
order to inquire whether or not this State
has de .facto government. With full
delegation in the House and one repre-
sentative in its own body from this State,
such an inquiry, if seriously made, would
be strong prira facie evidence of dullness
of perceptioA on the part of the ques-
toner. And if any stronger proof were
required, they have the recent decision of
the Supreme Court of the United States
in the case of kennard VS.. Morgan, in
which the whole question of the status of
the Legislature, executive and Judicial
departments of the State was exhaustively
reviewed. The executive authority was de-
clared to be competent to appoint judge
of the Supreme Court; the Senate branch Of
the General Assembly was capable Of con-
6rming the appointment and the pro-
ceedings in the Superior District and Su-
preme Courts were held to be without
flaw or defect, and sufficient. Moreover,
the judgment of the State courts was af-
frmed, thus giving the highest judicial
sanction in this country to the validity of
he chain of events which made P. 81.
Morgan Judge of the Supreme CourtIof
Louisiana: l. The appointment by Act
ing Governor Pinchback. 2. His con-
frmation by the Senate. 3. His being
commissioned by Governor Kellogg.
4. The proceedings in the Superior Dis
trict Court, tribunal which was erected
by the same authority. 5. The decision
of our Supreme Court, affirmative of the
Judgment of the Superior District Court
If any stronger or additional evidence
is required the records of the United States
House Of Representatives will supply it.
Members of that branch of Congress have
been admitted to seats upon the certificate
of Governor Kellogg. Even the House as
at present organized, with large ma
jority hostile to the Republican party,
has, after a spirited contest, recognized
Governor Kelloggs full authority to exer-
else executive functions to the extent of
certifying to the election of members of
that body.
Moreover, there are, on the records of
Congress, resolutions of both branches,
which fully recognize and declare that
William P. Kellogg is Governor of Louis
lana. The action of the executive depart
ment of the United States has been uni
formly in accord with these numerous de-
cisions and rulings by the legislative and
judicial. On the whole, then, we think
that even Senator Thurman, or Bayard, or
any other sluggish Democrat need not 60
far from the Capitol, in which he is en-
ployed, to find ample evidence to sustain
the affirmative of the conundrum: elias
Louisiana de facto government" We
do not think it would be difficult to es-
tablish, if the opportunity were once
given, that we have also a de jure govern
ment
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-01-22
STRICT CoNsTRUOTIoN1sTs.

There is class of politicians, made up
of Democrats, of course, who are always
preaching strict construction. They adj
| vertise themselves as strict construction
lists, and their chief object in life seems to
be to prevent any public progress or OBJ
struct the enactment and execution of any
measure which does not promise to inure
to their benefit. Mr.. Townsend, Of New
York, hit these gentlemen very happily in
a speech in the House the other day. He
appears to be something of wag in his
way In his opinion, 'strict construc-
tiouists meant that when the strict con-
structionists wanted anything, it was COLI
stitutional, and when they did not want
anything, it was unconstitutional.
We are favored with number of just
such reasoners down here. When they
want anything of the State government,
they humbly petition "the honorable
members OF the Senate and House of
Representatives" to confer lucrative mon
opolies upon them, and then respectfully
beseech ''his Excellency William P. Kel-
logg, Governor of the State of Louisiana"
to approve the bill. When something is
asked for by other parties, however, some
thing which the strict constructionists do
not want, or have no interest in, the
formula of address is changed from the
polite and respectful form to the sneering
and caustic. It then becomes "the bayonet
Legislature" "the Durell Legislature"
''the Kellogg crowd" while the Governor
himself is scornfully styled ''the usurper."
The executive authority fell far short in
ability to furnish Pinchback with senate
rial credentials, while it was amply SUI
icient in the case of Mr.. Eustis.
If Governor Kellogg is not sufficiently
de facto to sign certificate setting forth
recorded facts, he is powerless to approve
appropriation bills. And yet we know
that money has been drawn from the
State treasury on no better authority than
laws approved by him. 1t is little con-
fusing to political student to see man
acknowledged one day as the duly and
lawfully chosen agent Of the executive
authority of the State, and the next de-
nounced ss mere pretender, who has no
right to the official title he bears. MIR.
Townsend has just about taken their
gauge in his description of tile profess
sional strict constructionists who fatter
themselves they are the veritable dis
ciples of Calhoun and Jefferson, though
they do not comprehend the principles Of
either of these antipodal statesmen.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-01-22
KENTUCKY DEMOCRACY.

The struggle Of Democratic Office
seekers was well illustrated in the legisla-
tive caucus at Frankfort, Kentucky, which
met to agree upon candidate for United
States Senator, to succeed Stevenson,
whose terms expires in 1877. The quarrel
lasted for more than six hours, and is in
teresting only as showing the statesman
ship, dirt-throwing and log-rolling of
Democrats wheresoever dispersed about
the globe. The leading candidates were
John S. Williams and James B. Beck.
According to the Louisville Ledger the
Williams men accused the Beck men
of attempting to buy voters. A Mr..
Bowles, who is Jacksonian ia his
manner of swearing, said: II am poor
man myself, but Democrat, and if James
B. Beck is declared the nominee of this
party, declare by the Eternal I will not
support him" Mr.. Bowles was Kissed
and left the hall, taking his bat and say
ing ''good evening" to the chairman. The
Beck men evidently had it; the chairman,
in view of the fact that resolution to
proceed to ballot had passed, decided that
he could not Ell. terrain a motion to adjourn.
Then Mr.. NJ. LaRue uprose in the Dem
ocratic caucus and withdrew his man Will
liams, saying:
In view of this new departure in parlia-
4 As~h hnNv tina
that has been adopted by this body and it's
chairman; in view Of the fact that parties
are voting in this caucus who, by their own
declaration, are not Democrats; in view Of
the fact that-(volces, ''sit down." "go on']
in view, sir, If all those things; in view
of the shameless tyranny that has charac-
terized the rulings in this body and the op-
pressions exercised over minority; in view
Of the unblushinng overstepping Of all rules
members have been denied the privil-
eyes OF the floor; in view of the fact that the
caucus will insist upon organizing and
running upon one principle and supporting
one man; in view Of the fact that the result
has been thrust upon ne; in view of all
these facts and outrages, l take 1t upon my
self to announce on the part of General
John S. Williams, the gentleman whom l
had the honor to name for the position of
06QAVOT, V4aI no 40 NJ @VA8OA .
for that position, neither here or before the
General Assembly. The Democratic may
nominate whomsoeevr they please. We
will no longer remain on the track to be
throttled and cheated out of the rights of
freemen and Democrats.
Mr.. Beck was finally nominated, and he
was elected United States Senator the
next day at a joint session of the Legisla-
ture.
Hon. James B. Beck's carpet-bag entry
into Lexington, Kentucky, ante-dates the
war. He was born in Dumfriesshire,
Scotland, in 1922, and was educated in
Scotland. He was admitted to the bar in
Kentucky in 1916. During the war he
kept from harms way, and was elected
Representative to the Fortieth, Forty-frst,
Forty-second and Forty -third Congresses
as Democrat from the seventh district
of mis- State. He was then allowed to re.
tire, and Hon. Joseph G. s. Blackburn, .
Confederate soldier, now represents the
seventh district in the Forty fourth Con-
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-01-22
SPLENDID INVESTMENT.

OFFICE CRESCENT CITY RAILROAD COMPANY,
No. l03 Canal street, ,
New Orleans January II, 1876.
The stockholders Of this company having voted
to extend their road to Carrolton, and for it's
equipment and to make loan of 8 100 900 for the
purpose, the directors, in pursuance Of the same,
now offer to the public bonds of the company,
secured upon its entire lines and real estate con
nected Herewith. upon which there are no incum-
brances, and which cost over 900.
The bonds will be issued in sums Of $1,000, $780,
and 800 EACH to suit every class efinvestors and
interest will be at the rate of eight per cent per
snnum, payable semi annually in New York OF
this city. 1T the option of the subscriber at the
time of issue. The bonds will be coupon, and will
be registered or made payable to bearer, a. de-
sired Ten per cent will be payable at the time of
subscription, fifteen ON the first Of February
twenty five on the first Of March, twenty five ON
the first of April, and twenty-five ON the first Of
May next. when the bonds will be issued and
dated.
Interest on the payments from time Of subscrip-
ton to May l viii be PAID on delivery Of the
bonds, 1t the rate Of eight per cent per annum.
JOHN R. JUDEN, Secretary.
js14 II Sa3w -
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-01-22
STATE CONsOLS.

One of the most encouraging events of
the last fortnight, in our political and
financial transactions, has been the great
advance in our State securities, especially
Of the bonds issued by the Funding
Board, under the act OF the Legislature,
80 much decried at the time Of its pas
sage, of which Governor Kellogg may
Justly claim the paternity; and, yet, when
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-01-22

fair way to control the State and defy all
laws. The Natchez Democrat says: eli
the Legislature does not very soon devise
Some way to compel the payment Of taxes,
the army of non-taxpayers will, in another
year or two, be greater than the army Of
taxpayers. and then there will be anarchy
aud confusion worse COMPOUNDED. The non
taxpayers. counting delinquent sales of
real estate for 1874 and 1875 already repre-
sent nearly one-fourth Of al the property
in the country"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-01-22

The most terrible plank in the platform
Of the New Hampshire Republicans is the
resolution which says, 1--WE are in favor Of
the strict enforcement OF the constitution
and laws Of the United States in the South
ern States" This is ali that We ask, but it
should be remembered that the constitu.
ton and laws OF the United States are very
unpopular in the turbulent States OF the
South, and their enforcement in Mississippi
and Louisiana would offend "lhe people"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-01-22

At recent ball for the benefit of the New
York Infant Asylum, Mrs. A. T. Stewart
wore q robe of cardinal silk, trimmed
deliberately with velvet Of a deeper hue and
withNpoint lace. Her ornaments, which
were the handsomest to be seen. were
emeralds and diamonds. Mrs. John C. Ere
mont wore q pink silk, with a complete
overdress of point lace in founces. She
was also studded with diamonds. Let no
ore say the rich and fashionable forget the
moor OrOhans
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-01-22

A French journal says that NJ. Theirs is
An enthusiastic horticulturist. He knows
each flower in his garden, and treats it as a
personal friend. The little semi-circular
pleasure ground at the back of his mansion
in Paris is tended by two gardeners. The
masters ideal is SO high that they scarcely
suffice for the work. There is no fresher or
more delicious spot in Paris than this oasis.
Birds are encouraged to settle in it. The
Commune did not destroy the old trees, but
q ine poplar and mountain ash were killed
bv the demolition dust.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-01-22

Archie Campbell, for long time asso-
dated with w. H. Henning Il Co., in the
grocery business on Camp street, opens .
new store for himself tonight at the corner
of Camp and Natchez streets. He knows
how to keep first class grocery establish.
ment, and his old friends and customers
will doubtless seek him in his new quarters
and Judge of his stock and customers for
themselves,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-01-22

An exchange says: ATLANTA, Georgia,
affords an example worthy of imitation to
other cities, both North and South. Dur
ing the past year the city debt has been re-
duced over $50 900. and all bills paid upon
presentation. 1t is impossible to increase
the floating debt, as the charter makes the
city fathers personally liable for any bal
ance against the city on expense account at
the end of the year"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-01-22

The Houston Telegraph says Cassius NJ.
Clay, who has nominated himself, 'has no
claims on the Democracy which are sufi-
ciently strong to justify his expectation Of
being run on their ticket for Vice Presi-
dent" Mr.. Clay was not in the Confeder-
ate service.