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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-09-07

Y. j. ?. Owens, f,rmer|y a State Sen
ator of South Carolina, died in Baltimore, en-
Wednesday. Among his effects vas sealed
package said to cootala $40. 900 in State secur
ties, which was taken charge Of By the hotel
clerk. The relatives Of the deceased uaie 4
demand 90 The clerk last evening Tor the pack
age, which demand was not complied ~i,h. on
the ground that the authorities Of Sauth Caro-
lioa had telegraphed instructions to hold The
same until an investigation Tas had, it being
alleged that the securities belonged 10 the Stae.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-09-07

The expression, used in the dispatches an.
nouncing the death of NJ. Theirs, spoplexie
foudroyapte, meaps only spoplexy which strikes
down and kills at once, as distinguished from
hat whose fatal effects are developed With less
startling speed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-09-07

A Washington dispatch to the Richmond
State announces that President Hayes. on Wed.
nesday, informed committee from Richmond,
that ifagreeable to the authorities and citizens
he would make visit to that city at the State
fair, which takes place in the last week 10 o.
toher
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-09-07

There having been some difficulty 10 refer
cncc to the nomination Of a candidate for The
State Senate, 10 the Fredericksburg district,
representatives Of the party from Stafford,
Spotsylvauia and fredericksburg met in Fred.
ericksburg on Tuesday, when, after discussion,
the following resolution, offered by Judge Jet,
was adopted:-
"Resolred That while this conference is Of
opinion that the meeting which nominated
Capt. Henry W. Murray was irreRuarly organ
iz,d. and hence his nomination Was irreguarly
made, deem it nexpedient for the welfare OF
tho copse, vaive party to make any other uomi,
nation.
We hope that Mr.. Murray, who is 10 every
way qualified for the position, will receive the
undivided support Ct the conservatives of the
distric:.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-09-07

The Pert Tobacco (Md.) Independent says
"A good many farmers are DOW cutting aud
housing their tobacco crops. Wercgret 10 ilod
the opinion general that the crop, as Tar Is this
county is concerned, will fall far short Of the
expectations entertained obly a short while
aro."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-09-07

The election returns from California though
as yet incomplete, are sufficient to render it
almost certain that the democrats will have a
majority 10 the Legislature 90 Joint ballot.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-09-07
The POne,s Health.

LoDDoN, Sept. A Reuters telegram
dated Rome TO day, says 1.-The Pope !'''
evening had slight attack of weakness, tu' -
alarming symptoms. lie rose late this more
log and worked 10 lis study. but be Is sn'
weak"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-09-07

Littell's Living Age, for this week, has been
received from the publishers l.ittell & Gay,
Boston. This uambcr is as interesting as its
predecessors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-09-07
Mr.. MOrtOn'S Health.

New York, Sept. IA Richmond lso''
dispatch to the Herald says "Senator Moflou
is no better, if iodeed he is not worse than IL
was week ago."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-09-07

The S!a.e Treasury is empty. The authorities
are erdesvoring TO borrow 100000 from The
hanks
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-09-07
Fly Y TRAPS
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We have just received another supply o. -" ~
above useful articles, which We are prepsrtu -
sell in lots to suit.
jy3 MCLEAN & UHLER 1O7 King 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-09-07

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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-06-02
KIdnappina Extraordinary.

Laura Bapfls is the mother OF little
child called Henry Bier, Jr., whose father
obtained decree of court tor the custody
of the child, a part of the decree being an
agreement that the child should visit her.
1t went to her and she kept it.
Mr.. Andrew Bier, brother of Henry,
Sr., constituted himself custodian in
loco parents and demsnded the child OF
its mother while she was riding on Com
mon street with Mr. Beebe. This being
refused be attempted murder by firing
three times into the carriage, but iniuring
no one. He was arrested and his case is
still pending, or ought to be.
The next day, last Wednesday, Henry
Bier made an affidavit charging the
mother OF his child with kidnapping it,
and she was arrested with Mr.. Beebe
Both we're released on $500 bonds.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-06-02

Governor Nichols has signed the death
warrants of Louis Rousseau, to be exc
cuted June s, 1877, in St Landry, and
George Morris in New Orleans, June a
Louis Rousseau is white man, tall,
dark hair, light complexion and hand
some, He murdered Cyrus Brignac in
ST Landry in March, 1875. 1t was far
from being his first ofense, the death OF a
dozen other men being laid at his door
George Morris is q negro who killed a
former mistress, Sarah Jones, November
80, 1875, at No. 153 St. Louis street, stab
bing her many times with large knife,
once driving it entirely through her as
she ran from him, and finally sharpening
his knife on the pavement, cut her throat
from ear TO ear as she lay before him.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-06-02

City Attorney Jonas, after an examine-
ton of the opinion OF Judge Whitaker
and some provisions Of law, which, rot
being included in the brief Of the cogn-
sci for the sheriff, were omitted from it,
concluded the City Workhouse still eS.-
isted He stated the city could have it
or not, as it chose and the Council ceuld
do away with jails and workhouses when
they think them no longer necessary.
The City Council thereupon Immediate
,ly abolished both the workhouse and
soup house.
Administrator CavanRc desired the s.se
of the buildings for livestock and wagons
owned by the city, but the Council did
not think that necessary either.
Mr. Cayanac 8 Ceasonsifor voting agaiOst
the Wonkhouse we're that 1t
was established hg law; that recorders
were Obliged to commit certain persoas
there; that it could be made self-sustain-
sng; that it would save TIE expense Of
committing to the Parish iRpison, and that
tbs prisoners could ~ employed for the
benefit o. the city.
These seasons only infnenced two OF
his associates four voting against him
without ang reason.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-06-02

There has rarely been a more attractive
and brilliant gathering than that which
took place at No. l44 Carondelet stree;
last evening The friends OF Rev. Dr.
and Mrs. McCarty we're there in great
numbers to celebrate the twenty.ftth an
niversary Of their marriage Many having
other engagements called to tender their
congratulations, and retired, while others
sent their cards OF regret.
The elegant parlors of the pastor had
been delicately and srtistically decorated
by the young ladies OF the church with
rosettes oflyy, numerous bouquets OF the
most choice flowers of this tiowery land,
while from mirrors and chandeliers grace
fully hung festoons OF Spanish moss. The
choir OF the church rendered during the
evening some excellent music. The solos
of Miss Sacotei, with piano accom- pani-
ment, we're especially fine.
In the course of the evening silence was
called when congratulatory remarks, full
OF wit and tenderness, we're made by Rev
Mr.. Eartzell, General Cyrus Busy and
Judge Rufus WapIes. The doctor and
his estimable wife were assured in the
strongest terms Of the very high esteem
in which they were held by the people OF
New Orleans, Of all classes and parties,
Miss Cora Busy read with charming effect
an original poem addressed by the pastor
to his wife, in which were tenderly re-
counted the varied scenes Of their past
married life. This was followed by a
recitation OF Gerald MRsseS's Husband
and Wife" by Miss Emma Beach. Con-
gratulations and gifts followed, among
them was silver tray from Colonel c. 3,
Fisher, inscribed, "Repetitio in Qsr,m,
New Orleans, Louisiana, June 2, 1877, -
freighted with basket OF coin of the
same metal was presented by Miss Helen
Ackerman, fair little maiden from the
Sunday School.
DR.. McCsrry returned his thanks Tor
gifts and congratulations, assured his
friends OF the. great interest in them all,
inviting them to his golden wedding.
Refreshments followed, and the hours
Of the happy evening sped ioyously away,
while tho warm hearts OF the pastor and
his wife twined gracefully with those OF
the people they serve
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-06-02
ORLEANS SATURDAY, JUNE 3 1871

under the spiritual direction Of Propo-
gdndd Eide of the Cross of Queretaro,
known by the name of GuadGlupdnoS, six
teen missions were established, compris-
ing over thirty towns and villages and
over 5000 inhabitants. The mission of
San Francisco de Borgia comprehended
seven districts with seven missionaries.
The four towns beyond the Sierra were
called Re6ohleS bdjos and the three within
the SieIras nebones atlas.
The governors of the western prov
inces assumed various denominations,
but this served in no respect to better
their sad political condition; neither did
the more or less power with which they
were invested The barbarians contin-
ued, as they still do, their system of de-
struction, and nothing sufficed to satiate
their savage malevolence and their thirst
for blood.
NV. Reused to hostilities by the con-
tinued depredations of the barbarians, the
inhabitants in 1765 applied to the vice
roy, the MARQUIS of Croix, for the help of
troops, and, notwithstanding the many
hindrances which embarrassed him at the
time, he sent out a militcry expedition
with 5000, 600 collected by the merchants
and some private gentlemen of Mexico.
The expedition reached Sonora, under
the command Of the surveyor of the vice
royship, Don Jose de Galvez, who, as
chief, maintained a determined war
against the savages, until, in 177l, pur-
sued and pressed from the more popu-
lated districts to the toughest and most
craggy spots, they took refuge in their
movable villages, which they frequently
abandoned to fall upon the camp build
ingssahd the small towns, committing all
sorts of crimes.
This well directed campaign gained
Senior Galvtz the title of Marquis of So
nora, and afterwards that of Castillo.
4 XIV. At this period the boundaries of
Sonora were on the northgthe river Gila,
south Sinsloa, the Rio del Fuerte serving
as the terminus, east the Tarahumaras,
and west the Sea of Cortes Its extent
was l38 leagues in length and 122 in
breadth. Its ancient capital was the
town Of Sonora, adjoining mines Of gold
and silver, and dedicated to st. John the
Baptist.
WI. Sonora remained, like the whole
country, under colonial rule, governed by
Uceroys, and sometimes by special pro-
vincial governors, until the accomplish
ment of our independence in 1921, when
by resolution of the thirtieth of Novem-
Der, that same year, San Augustin de Itur-
bide resolved to appoint Don Anastasio
Bustamente captain.general Of the eastern
and western provinces of the interior, of
which place he did not succeed in taking
official possession.
The provinces of Sonora and Sinaloa
became free, sovereign and independent
State, as regards its internal rule, on the
thirty-irst of January, 1924, in conformity
with article seven of the constitutive act of
the federation, confirmed by article five
of the general constitution, sanctioned
and promulgated on the fourth of October
the same year. They were divided to
form two States, Sonora and Sinaloa, on
the thirteenth of October, 1880, since
which time they have remained lndepend-
ent States.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-06-02
An. Iec,ivt Rnrean.

Mr.. j. J. Pierson mas associated him
self with others for the purpose OF organ
izing a detective bureau, with headquar-
tiers al New Orleans Mr. Pierson has
most enviRble reputation as detective,
being known as shrewd, experienced,
patient and indefatigable in his business,
with an excellent character for stability
and honesty. Under his charge such a
bureau would be a success and a credit
10 New Orleans.
Application was made 70 the City Coun-
Gil for commissions as police officers,
without pay, for his force, but on the mo-
tlon of the Administrator OF Police it was
laid on the table. This indicates the
opinion of the city's guardians that its
new police is all sufficient for its needs,
and requires no aid, or THAI it is jealous
OF superior talent. Ii need make no diff
ference TO Mr. Pierson and his associates
They can prosecute their design Just as
well. Ii they are half as successful as
their ability promises, they will have
plenty OF business and may invoke the
legal authorities 10 their aid with lust as
much advantage as ii they held every
commission the city has power to issue.
There are nov several detective agencies,
highly valued by business people OF the
East. of whose existence even the police
OF their locality are officially entirely
ignorant.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-06-02
Board Of Rsalrh.

At the meeting last night it was re
sslyed that Governor Nichols be request.
ed to call the attention OF the health OFF.
ceus of Biloxi, Bay St Louis and AIissis.
sinPi City to the necessity Of quarantin.
ing Ship Island.
0n DR.. Finney's Communication, call.
ing attention TO repairs needed at Missis-
sippi station. Drs, fancy and Jones and
Mr.. Hardee we've appointed con mites
TO visit and report.
A call for bids for Calvert No. ) pure
carbolic acid was authorized.
The board proposed to insist on its es-
innate of expenses, and a committee was
authorized to wait on the City Council
and inform them OF the fact.
Governor NICHOLS was authorized by
resolution to issue the usual proclamation
of quarantine
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-06-02
WHOLE NUMBER SO5.
Decorntion Day az ChnIneIte.

Inadvertently, some errors occurred in
our report of the decoration services at
Chalmette on Wednesday last.
The opening prayer was pronounced
by Rev. DR.. Pease, of the Seamen's Beth
Ell, and not by Rev. Mr.. witherspoon.
The error occurred from the fact that the
latter named gentleman at the last mo.
ment declined, for reasons OF his own, to
be PRESENT.
The mention Of the presence of the
Third, Thirteenth and Sixteenth Regi-
ments of United States Infantry requires
correction. For the first time since the
Inauguration of the ceremonies of deco
rating the graves Of the dead soldiers of
the Union army in Louisiana, the United
States trqAps stationed in and about the
city failed to participate therein this year.
This neglect was the more noticeable,
since within month the army has fur
nished men to take part in the Democratic
parades in honor of the overthrow of Re-
publican government in Louisiana, and
the establishment Of White League
satrapy; and also in a Papal demonstra-
tratien, whereat resolutions wereadopted
denouncipg in violent and intemperate
language European nation with which
our government eD1oys the most amicable
relations.
Owing to the absence of the troops the
customary procession through the grounds
was dispensed with.
1t is proper to say, however, that Cen
eral AuguT and the members of his staff,
and several officers of the army stationed
here, were present in citizens clothes,
while several soldiers of the garrison, able
TO obtain leave of absence from their COM
panies, were present and took deep in
terest in the memorial exercises.
Under the green mounds Of Chalmette
rest the remains Of some hundteds of SOL
diers of the regular army, and score or
SO Of officers of the regular service.
The presence of the veterans of the war
of 1912 and the veterans of the Mexican
war was worthy Of notice. A large dele
cation of the latter, under Captain John
Purcell, employed themselves in distribut-
ing basketsful Of flowers along the head
stones of tine dead.
The officers and sailors of the Canon
icus were present in full force.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-06-02
His C,eu,epcy,

The Donaldsonville Chit of the twenty
sixth ultimo has the following:
Felix Grow, who was convicted Of man.
slaughter for killing Peter Woodbridge with
brick, and sent 70 the Penitentiary from
this parish in 1876 under sentence Of ten
years, has been pardoned by Governor
Nichols and returned to his home in Port
Barrow. The Governor appeared as
counsel for Grow before the district court
here, andit was doubtless his familiarity
with the circumstances of the killing that
induced him to grant the pardon.
1t is a recognized doctrine that lawyer
should stick to his client as cobbler does
to his last. This instance of faithfulness
is, however, beyond precedent. There
are many eminent judges of Louisiana
before whom have come cases in which
they had previously appeared as counsel
and whose high character and judicial
minds would satisfy the contendiug par
ties that justice would be done if they
were to determine the issue in their new
capacity. But it would be regarded as
great scandal on the ermine if they failed
to recuse themselves.
If there is distinction between Judges
and governors in this matter it would ap-
pear natural that it should be drawn in
favor Of the magistrate who, before the
public and perhaps a jury, hears both
sides. But there should be none. If it
is improper for judge to determine the
merits of the case for which he has been
paid to prosecute or defend, it should be
so considered in Governor on whose
discretion depends the enforcement Of
the laws and the execution of the DEGREES
OF court .....
The facts in the present case are not
given, and it is impossible to comment on
them. Governor Nichols high character
is perfect guarantee that it was one de-
serving of his clemency, and, no doubt, it
has been recommended by the prosecution
and the presiding judge. 1t is not that
which appears incongruous. 1t is the
suggestion in the paragraph quoted that
private considerations have influenced an
official act. Surely there need have been
no haste. The matter could, have been
postponed il opportunity allowed the
Lieutenant Governor the privilege Of act
ing when Governor Nichols took little
relaxation in one of the Gulf cities.
There is, however, another side to the
question. Adopting the theory that a
Governor, who had been lawyer en-
gagged in e criminal case, should give no
consideration to an application for par
don,r it would follow that on the elevation
Of an Attorney General to the executive
chair he should not sign death warrant
for the execution of any one who had
been convicted during his term OF Office.
But between the two there is medium
course which Governor Nichols might
have adopted. and it is to be regretted
that he did not.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-06-02
The PhiIouarbean society.

The third anniversary of the Philo-
mathean Society OF Louisiana will be
held at Odd Fellows Hail on Monday
evening next, when literary entertain
ment will be afforded, consisting of an
oranon by F. Claiborne; poem by
Claude Florance, and a debate between
Messrs. H. Duflho and G. Santini, and
T. 7. Florance and Paul F. Hevey.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-06-02
are as follows :

The old budget was s29S, $50, and this
leaves balance of $44, 76O only, which
would pay for seventy-four peelers at 5000
and leave $3.50 for six-tenths of another
one. But the city proposes to add 100
more ''citizens of New Orleans for at
least i've years previous to appointment;
shall speak and write the English Lam
guage, and be recommended by three
citizens of good standing, residing in the
immediate vicinity of the applicant, either
of whom must be willing to become his
security in case OF appointment.
The bids Of Leon Godchaux. of summer
su;t, hat, belt holsters and club for
SIS so, and George ANTI for badge st
seventy.five cents have been accepted.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-06-02

The board OF State priating en- Thurs
day dsternined fiat the proof naading of
the reports should be done by tie court
reporter.
All bids for printing the nnusls we're
rejected, and it was concluded 10 adyer-
tise again. specifying that the twenty
eighth and twenty-ninth annuals saonld
be incInded in the bids.
The bids rejected we're;
CLARK 4 Hofeline. bonns TO the State.
$3.50. =
j. r HanSell, slGo. and to rsseiVt eDs
cent each page.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-06-02

4 WashiDgtcn Dispatch says.

A letter has been received nom Gov
ernor Stone, Of Mississippi, dated May IS.
IN which he states be bad twice visited
kemper county since the Chisholm
tragedy; that the utmost quiet prevailed,
and he bad assurances an extra term Of
court would be held so that the affair
might have an early Judicial inyestiga-
lion; aud be shows that there was no
necessity for troops 10 project anybody
amer the unfortunate ocourTeDce; that
there was no danger Of any mob, and II
was i0.ly 20 mix MP military with civil
law under the circumstances.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-06-02

A new arrangement was made by the
City Council for the police after the first
of June, which wNs only an attempt to
get more ruen for the same money.
The reductions are made on all grades,
except the Chiefs aids, doormen and ply
sicians, of Sl2o a year. The new rates
are as follows;
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-06-02
Licences.

The legislative committee on city and
port charges have done little except to
compile the following table showing the
Rmnnnf recAived for licancae since 1S-n.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-06-02

And which permits the inference that
the industries of New Orleans are rapidly
being taxed ont OF existence.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-06-02

Isidore Newman VS.. r. NJ. Lusher,
State Superintendent Of Education. -Peti-
tion for mandamus to Ill blanks In
vouchers of East Baton Rouge school
fund for Sl639. he holding them in pledge
for s6Q3 Is advanced on the signatures 81
5. H. Freeman, president, aud J. h.
Barch, secretary OF the school board.
CHARLES Gayarre vs. Percy Roberts and
State Treasurer. Petition Tor Injunction
against payment Of $500 OF vouchers as
salary Of court reporter, on decree OF the
Fifth District Court IN favor OF Roberts
in suit 10 which plaintiff MAS not
party.
John c. MeCrReken. Of Virginia, vs.. E.
Waggaman. sheriff Petition tor dam
ages Tor neglect Of dniy IN executing q
provisional SEIZURE.
Charles ,S. cl,ik Va Delta Moss Com-
paey. Petition for injanction aaainst
usine plaintihs netho6 of p1eiariae
mosA
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-06-02
Third Diatrict Court.

Samuel Chopin VS.. Louisiana Levee
Company. of S9400 for neglect
to repair leyee. Dismissed on exception
OF no cause OF action.
John W. Cannon vs.. r. F. Diamond,
ct al.-Petition for 1915 for services Of
the steamboat Katie for the regatta Sep
tember IA, 1874.