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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-09-14
Governor Autofne,s Letter.

A communication addressed by Lieuten-
ant Governor Antoine to the Louisiana
central Democratic committee sheds food
of light upon the manner in which the COM
mittee's euggestions are carried out in many
Of the parishes in that State. "We," said
the committee in q circular, "hAve the
means of carrying the election, and intend
to use them" There was no direct command
to employ intimidation for this purpose,
and the Lieutenant Governor acquits
the respectable portion Of the Demo-
timidation employed. The great body
Of the party, especially in remote
parishes, have no scruples upon this head.
They interpret the committee's behest
only in one way, and the effect of it is al
ready seen in system of terrorism which,
if unchecked, will render fair and peace
able election impossible. There are parts
Of Louisiana, the Lieutenant Governor
states, "where black men are nightly
whipped and shot at, or even killed; where
they are prevented from holding political
meetings, and are deprived OF all freedom
of political action" This intimidation and
violence prevail "notably in that section
of the State in which the Democratic State
and it is, moreover, unrebuked by the
managers of the party, whose inaction is
not unreasonably construed by their fol-
lowers a. tantsmount to approval. In the
presence of these facts the affected desire
of the Democrats of Louisiana for q free
election is worse than ludicrous. And as it
is with them so it 10 with the Democrats in
nearly every Southern State. With more
or less circuml0cution they al declare that,
by fair means or foul, they intend to carry
the South for Tlden.-T+Oy Times.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-09-14
BY TELEG R APH ,
WASHINGTON.
Appointment.


WASHINGTON, September l3.-The ap-
pointment OF Frye as marshal of Ken
tucky has been recoreidered, and the COM
mission given to Colonel Thomas +. Burns,
of Marion county.
O.P. johnson will be appointed collector
for the consolidated second X ,ntucky dis
tlict, vice s. H. Reno.
The Hawaiian Treaty.
The Secretary of the Treasury has issued
the necessary instructions to collectors of
customs under the reciprocity treaty with
the Hawaiian treaty.
The safe Burglary Trial.
The safe burglary trial commences on
Tuesday.
Internal Revenue Prospect.
The commissioner of Internal revenue
believes from the increased activity of dis
tillers and tobacco dealers manifesto by
the demand for revenue stamps, there will
be considerable increase of revenue over
last year. Other returns to the revenue
Office are encouraging, and lie says, indicate
q cheerful condition of business throughout
the country.
Naval Matters.
Chief Engineer James W. King and
Naval Constructor james w. Easily were
designated to act with the congressional
com mmisslOn OD navy yards. They will con-
slider the advisability of n avail rendezvous
on the Georgia coast. The commission
meets on the second of October.
The hospital ship Pawnee will be sta
toned at Port Royal to receive yellow fever
cases from our vessels. No cases are yet
reported, and the movement is only pre-
cautiOnary.
The ironclad now at Port Royal has been
ordered to drop down to Hilten Head.
Cruisers of the North Atlantic feet, re-
Gently ordered to rendezvous at Port Royal
BY the first of October, will assemble at
Hampton Roads instead.
An Actor Wounded by a Stray Shst.
While John s. Moffat, wto is playing
Humpty Dampty here, was lunching after
the theatre last night, stray shot from
the pistol of two ruffisns who we're firing
at each other struck him. He had his hand
up to his breast. and the bullet craehed
through his hand and struck the breast
bone without penetrating. He may lose his
hHcd.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-09-14
A Mares Nest of Cartridges.

The Times had another sensational article
yesterday, which, with all the innuendo of
which it is capable, endeavored to show that
Mr.. Charles Hill had procured the ordering
of 20OO cartridges for military organiza-
tions of colored men in the country. 1t
was rather q small amount, but the idea
afforded an opportunity for attack on the
Republican party, Governor Kellogg, the
adjutant general and others.
The real fact WAS this: Captain Forsythe,
of Catshoula, organized in that parish,
some four years ago, cavalry company of
about 100 men. They were regularly en-
rolled then as, and are still, 9 part of the
State militia. They we're supplied with
guns q long time ago, and asked for 1000
cartridges only. About eight months ago
they made q requisition for ten rounds each
for practice. This was allowed, but not
forwarded. At Captain Forsythe's request
Mr.. Hill asked that the order be complied
with, and because the clrcumlocution office
intervened the Times creates bugbear OF
ii 900 men. with one-eleventh of cartridge
apiece.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-09-14

Speaking of the arrest of Tweed, in
Spain, the New York Herald says:
Now that We have practically got Tweed
We shall probably hold him fast. Spain
having taken such extraordinary measures
to seize him will not fail to deliver him to
our representative in Havana. He is held
by the Spanish government in trust for the
United States. We may expect to see him
in New York come time in October, unless
some unusual accident occurs. What the
effect of his return will be upon politics it
is impossible to imagine. The presence Of
no other man ID desired 80 much by some
politicians, or to others would be as unwel-
come. Tweed knows too much about New
York politicians and politics, and may be
like nitro -glycerine dangerous if too rough
ly handled. 1t is possible that he has been
betrayed in this arrest, and, if so, he may
revenge himself for the treachery.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-09-14
AlmQat Murder.

On Monday afternoon the oc cupants of
the courthouse were startled by rapid fir
ing of pistol shots in the main corridor of
the building. Everybody rushed to see
what the matter was, but bullets were fly
ing right and left, and not until the con-
was the meaning of the disturbance under
stood.
Sheriff Paul rushed out of his Office and
across the hall to the tax collectors Office.
where he found Mr.. j. H. Ransdell stand
ing erect, though bleeding from . number
of wounds. When asked if he was hurt
Mr.. Ransdell replied with the cool non
chalence of Mercutio when he said of the
thrust which killed him: "It's not deep
as q WE'LL"
The particulars of the shooting are about
az follows: Mr. Eansdell stepped into the
tax collectors Office, and finding NO one in,
picked up an illustrated paper and com.
menced viewing the engraving. While
waiting thus with his back to the door, Mr..
Rolla Maddox invited him into the hall and
made reference to q private business mat
ter. His tone and manner were such as to
seem highly improper to Mr.. Ransdell, and
forth with Mr.. Maddox found himself reel
ing against the wall. Maddox then drew q
revolver and commenced firing at Mr.. Rams
dell. The first fire did not take effect. The
second shot struck Mr.. Ransdell in the fore
part of the left thigh, passing entirely
through the flesh. The third shot entered
the right thigh and lodged. This would
have caused death, had the ball not been
turned from it's course and somewhat stayed
by striking . silver coin in Mr.. Ransdell'e
pocketbook. He also received wound in
the left arm, which is the most painful OF
the three.
Mr.. Maddox received slight wound in
the hand also. immediately after the shoot
ing Mr.. Maddox was arrested by Sheriff
Paul, but waived examination, and gave
bond for his appearance before the district
court.
The two young gentlemen have hereto
fore been considered quiet and peacesble
Mr.. Ransdell has performed the duties o.
clerk of the district court faithfully, and
won many friends, who deeply eympathize
with him in his sufferings. When last
heard from his wounds were painful, bu
DR.. Price, his attending surgeon, thinks th'
wounds will not prove fatal.-Rapide!
(J0-<Is
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-09-14
First Conversational District.

1t having been announced that ex.Gov-
ernor Warmoth had concluded it was I'M
possible for him to run as candidate for
Congress- in the First District, the delegates
were reassembled yesterday to supply the
vacancy.
Mr.. C. F. Ladd called the meeting to
order, Mr.. j. L. Dupart acting IS secretary.
After the object of the meeting was stated
the letter of declinstion of Governor War
mouth was read, accepted and nominations
declared in order.
Mr.. Peter Joseph, Of Orleans, eight ward,
with a brief eulogy on his ability and ex-
perience, nominated Hon. William M. Bur
we'll.
Mr.. Samuel Freeman, of Orleans, seventh
ward, nominated j. A. Raynal.
The nominations were declared closed
and the ballot Immediately taken.
Mr.. Rsynal received eleven votes and
Colonel Burwell receiving twenty. three,
was declared the nominee and the conven-
ton adjourned.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-09-14
Distinguished Travellers.

Hon. j. D. Cameron, Secretary of War,
and the Misses Cameron, General w. T.
Sherman, Mrs. Sherman and T. E. Sher.
man, accompanied by M. Duffy and Miss
Burnside, reached the city at one o'clock
yesterday afternoon, from the East, via the
Vandalia line, and registered at the South
ern. After brief rest, they left the city
at ten minutes past teu O'Clock last night,
via the Missouri Pacific road. with Fort
Leavenworth a. the objective point. 1t is
the intention of Secretary Cameron and
General Sherman to make tour of inspec-
ton through the principal Western mill
tary posts before returning East.
General Phil Sheridan met the party, and
held consultation with Secretary Cameron
and General Sherman, and returned to
Chicago.-S. Louis Globe. Democrat.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-09-14
PACkARD's PROGRESS
THE WELCOME At 00NAlDSoNVIlle
AN IMPROMPTU MEETING WHICH WAS A
GgAND SUCCESS.

DoNALpsoEv1LLE, September II, 1876.
EDITOR REPUBLICANS:
Mr.. Packard and party arrived at this
place this morning to take the boat for
Baton Rouge.
The leading Republicans of this city de-
msnded that meeting be held. The good
nature of the party prevailed, and An i'm
promptu meeting was had.
This meeting opened at P. M, with Hon.
Pierre Landry as chairman and L. E. Bent
ley IS secretary.
Colonel James Lewis opened to an au'
dience Of several hundred. His remarks
were clear and sound, giving great satisfac-
ton.
Mr.. Packard came to the front, amid
hearty cheers, dealing his sound, solid
logic. His hearers studied his argument,
cheering each pungent sentence to the
echo.
General Jack Wharton came next. Quite
q number of his old Confederate comrades
were present, who seemed to enjoy his well
timed remarks. The Genera! with his happy
illustrations kept all present in the most
happy frame Of mind.
Captain Wright, the next speaker, enter,
tanned the assembly in brief address. His
remarks were received with evident salts
faction.
When Hon j. Henri Burch made his ap-
pearance he was most heartily welcomed.
Other speakers kept the audience to-
gether until late hour. The meeting re-
tired in the best humor, cheering for Hayes
and Wheeler, Packard and Antoine, and
the success of the Republican party.
INDEX,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-09-14
Prompt Justice.

The parish of Red River has set an ex
ample of prompt melting out of justice
worthy to be followed by every other in the
State.
On the third of September an attempt
was made to assassinste 4. T. Wester, the
clerk of the court, the cause then being
supposed to be political an;mosity. This
surmise appears to have been substantially
correct.
Two days afterward the sheriff captured
John Strother somewhere near the line Of
jackson parish. He was tried and con-
victed September IL, and is now awaiting
sentence. 1t appears that he and Wester
had political dispute two years ago, but
that was thought to have been settled. No
other reason for the attempt at murder is
assigned.
The authorities of the parish are to be
highly commended. and if all others follow
ed their example murder in Louisiana would
cease to be q safe profession.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-09-14
BATON ROUGE.
A MAGNIFICENT OVATION
The Speakers Well Received and
Listened to with Attention.

Baron ROUGE, September l2, 1876.
EDITOR REPUBLICANS:
The meeting at this point was complete
success, with the firing of cannon, good
music and light hearts, the bright and
glorious rays of q summers sun, and above
ALL the we'll marked and unmistakable
good nature of the large number of Dem
ocrsts whose presence gave an eciat to the
whole, we'll worthy the ancient renown Of
this delightful city.
Mayor Shorten took the chair at noon,
and after the usual preliminaries on such
occasions, General Jack Wharton was in
troduced to very orderly gathering, and
for period of nearly enc hour he kept all
present in the best of humor. The General
is most impressive public speaker, who
must be heard to be fully appreciated.
Mr.. Packard was next introduced, under
the most unmistakable hearty greeting of
1900 people. Mr.. Packard's arguments are
sound, in fair keeping with his own solid
manhood. For three-quarters of an hour
this gentleman received the plsudits of
both whites and blacks, and at the con-
clusion of his speech he was greeted with
nine rousing cheers, together with an srtil-
lery salute.
Colonel James Legis made very able
speech, occupying forty-hve minutes in its
delivery.
Next Judge Hugh j. Campbell came to
the stand. His conclusive arguments are
very hard to get over. His powers of H.
lustration are quite strong, and his good,
manly appeals to the Democrats met with
the most decided attention.
J. p. Harris, Esq, the next speaker, was
greeted with very friendly welcome. He
has entire control of language, fine, gentle
manly department, and decided Republican
convictions, which will have good effect.
Mr.. Harris retired to give place te
Colonel William Wright, who took hi
theme on the subject of political economy
it being we'll adapted to the large and ap
preciab!e audience who followed thu
oolonel's remarks with very evident salts
faction.
The evening drawing to close admon
ished the next speaker, Mr.. j. Henri Burch
that brevity was the soul of wit; accord
ingly he disposed of his fifteen minutes tt
good advantage.
After nine honest, hearty cheers for HayeI
and Wheeler, and Packard and Antoine
music by the band, with an artillery &C
compartment, the vast throng Of all shades
and colors dispersed.
Let it be said, to the credit Of the Democ
racy of Baton Rouge, that they not only
behaved in the most gentlemanly manner
but they gave evidently patient hearing
to every individual speaker. This is righ
and proper. Lot such compliments be re
| turned. lNDEA.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-09-14

Lieutenant Governor c. c. Antoine, with
q party of friends, left the city this morn
ing to open the campaign ct Shreveport,
Minden, Coushatta and other points 60
lected by the State Central Committee in
North Louisiana. They will be joined at
Shreveport by the Hon. George L. Smith.
The party will be absent about three weeks.
Governor Kellogg returned to the city
yesterday.
George E. Paris. State tax assessor for
the Second District, has received thirty
days leave of absence.
Hon. H. r. Steele, Judge of the Superior
Criminal Court, arrived yesterday from the
North. He will leave for North Louisiana
in q few days to take tho field for Congress
man Leonard and the State ticket.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-09-14

A Victory for the Servians-A Now Con.
mander-ltallan v0Iunteers-TUrkey's
Terms Of Peace-Rebellious Bashi-
BaZouks.
LONDON. September ia Servian bull
letin announces that fighting occurred yes
ter!ay between Alexinatz and belgrade,
on the left bank of the MOrava, which ter
minated in favor of the Serviane. No de-
tails are given.
General Ranco Olimpics has been super;
seded in the command of the Servian army
of the Drina by Colonel Mir0vich.
Twelve hundred italian volunteers ara
expected to arrive at Belgrade shortly.
The Standards dispatch from Belgrade
saws: The answer of Turkey concerning
the conditions have been received, but not
vet been officially communicated. Tho
Russians will not permit Servia to accept
Turkeys terms. The question now is, when
will Russia throw off the mask and openly
prosecute the war that she is actually
waging while pretending to be merely Ser
Was friend?
The TsmeI special from Vienna says
some Russian volunteers are returning
from Servia, but the agitation in Russia
continues, causing much uneasiness. The
Times dispatch from St. Petersburg says
the telegraph reports from PhilipDolls that
Essen Bey, one Of the leaders in the Bulge
rian outragee, whose arrest has been
ordered, has collected number of Bashi-
Bazouks, and defies the Turkish govern
ment to arrest him.
The report of the arrest of Turkish off,
GERS implicated in the Bulgarian atrocities
is confirmed. Fifteen of them have been
sent under guard to C0nstantinople.
A dispatch to Reuters Telegram Com
pany, from Constan tinople, says these are
the leaders indicated in the report of
Blacque Bey, the Turkish official who has
been investigating the atrocities in Bull
garia.
A special dispatch from Constantiuople
says Blacque Bey's report admits that tho
atrocities were indescribably horrible.
1t is believed that the report will be sup
pressed, mainly on that issue. A Liberal
victory there would be regarded as severe
check to the minister's.
The Post says it has reason to believe an
extraordinary Cabinet council, which was
prove of great importance towards q speedy
and pacific solution of the conflicts in the
| Ottoman dominion.
Concerning this council, . dispatch to
Reuters Telegram Company merely says:
| "Conditi0ns of peace were discussed"
| A special to the Times from Vienna, how
ever, says council was held for the pur-
taken by the cabinet, and which should
have been presented to the powers on Mon
day. The correspondent says this recon
sideration at the last hour is undoubtedly
duo to the steps taken by the powers at tho
initiative of England through MIR. Elliott
the British minister.
The Times tbere srsasS
and renorts are current of q fresh disaster
to the Servian army.
The Times Vienna correspondent tele
graphs that he has information from Matro
Wiz confirming the reported defeat Of the
( l0oKTuuIn on H0uKTR IAoal
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-09-14
POLITICAL.

New York Democratic Convention.
SARATOGA, September 13.-The conven-
ton, after roll call, proceeded to take an
informal ballot. Lucius Robinson had 1S9
votes Potter 10Y Homer A. Nelson 81
August Schoonmsker, Jr., 33 Joseph Fair
buck 8; Hezekiah Sturgess 4; Scott Lord
4. Lucius Robinson was then nominated by
acclamation.
John Kelly then renewed his motion, ten
dering his resignation as an elector at large
and the name Of Horati0 Seymour be sub
stituted for it.
Mr.. Kelly's motion was then adopted, and
the name of Mr.. Seymour was substituted
for that of Mr.. Kelly as elector at large.
A committee was appointed to notify Mr..
Robinson of his nomination, and the con-
vention adjourned sine die.
Butler Nominated for Congress.
Boston, September 13.-At Lowell TO-
on the first ballot as follows: Whole num-
ber of votes, LOG; necessary to choice, 81.
Butler received 81.
COLUMBIA, September 13.-The Repub-
lican nominating convention has been in
session all day. Robert Smalls, Congress
man. is permanent president. Senator
Patterson spoke, indOrsing Chamberlain
for Governor, denounced the Democratic,
aud threatened them with the power of the
United States government.
Thomas c. Dunn, the present Controller
General, is q prominent candidate tor
nomination against Chamberlain. Nomi-
nations will be made tomorrow.
Massachusetts Labor Reformers.
LYNN, Mass. September ia conven-
tion of the Labor Reform party was held
here to-day, Wendell Phillips presiding. A
resolution was passed urging Labor Re-
formers to vote for John @. Baker for Gov
| ernOr.
Tho Republican Majority In Maine.
AUGUSTA, Me-. September l3.-Mostly
! official reports give COnners majority of
| l.. .29S. Total vote l25,77l.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-09-14
Tho Baltimore Democracy.

A late dispatch from Washington says:
Some of the Democratic leaders are very
much troubled over the riot in Baltimore on
Friday night, regarding it as very unfortu-
nate, for the reason that it will probably
result in the appointment of an extra num-
Der of deputy marshals for election, and
also direct closer attention to the registry
and canvass than otherwise would have
been done.
The President is expected here this week
to hold Q special Cabinet meeting to con.
siderd several matters Of importance, in.
cluding the condition Of affairs in some OF
the Southern States.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-09-14
Marine Items.

There. is now at the bar ct South Pass but
seventeen or eighteen feet Of water. The
outer piles are reported to be giving way
and sinking down continually, and at the
head of the pass there is only twelve or
twelve and half feet of water. At the
Southwest Pass there is plenty of water for
our largest tonnage, the proof Of which is
that the steamship Jamaican went to sea
few days ago drawing nineteen feet large,
and crossed the bar without any detention.
We may look for quite number OF ar
rivals at the passes as soon as the northerly
wind is over, Is several vessels have been
spoken by incoming steamers recently.
There are four cargoes of coffee from Rio
on their way and nearly due At this port.
The steamship Bolivar, from Liverpool
via the West India ports and Mexico, is due
to-day.
The Mexican and New York line hope to
be able to run their ships weekly this
season, instead of semimonthly, as hereto
fore.
Work will be commenced on the wharves
in the Third District as soon as the river
ceases falling. Last year the repairs were
made prior to that time, and much Of the
work had to be done over again at large
expense, and to the detriment of the ship
ping.
The Calliope street steamship wharf and
the Red river landing are being rapidly put
in order. The Gas Compsny's coal wharf
will hereafter be at the head Of Race in
stead of Robin street, owing to the property
at the latter place being needed BY the cot
ton presses who own it.
The Dominion line of steamships have
added another steamer to their already
large fleet. The last one, the Barroussa
was purchased from the Hamburg line, and
will hereafter be in the New Orleans trade
She is claimed to run thirteen miles pei
hour, and is in every respect adapted to the
business for which she was purchased. She
leaves Liverpool on Saturday next for this
port via Coronna and Havana.
Several captains hailing from the old Pine
Tree State of Maine were delighted with
the result of Mondays election. Several
glasses of buttermilk were hoisted and
slowed away upon the occasion. These
uuarter-deck tars, who first learned to knot
q rope yarn on board q craft grown, bull
and fitted out in their own State, and man
ned by their own hardy people, never fai
to rejoice over that which is decided by tht
majority to be the best for their people.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-09-14

The death rate in England, as well as in
America, has been greatly increased by the
intense heat during the last summer. The
whole of the increase occurred among in
tants under one year of age.