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National Republican., 1884-03-01
THE NEW EAps SNIP RAILWAY.
Synopsis OF tho Biu Relating 20 the
Tchuontcpcc Isthmus.

Synopsis OF tho BnJ Relating 20 the
Tehuontcpcc Isthmus.
The bill introduced by Senator West yes
terday ito incorporate the Interoceanic Ship
Railway company and for other purposes"
sets forth in its preamble that the govern
ment of Mexico has granted to james ID.
Eads, Of Sc. Louis, or such company as he
may organize, certain powers, rights. and
privileges in the matter Of the construction
and operation of ship railway across the
Isthmus Tehuantepec, with an accessory rail-
way, lines OF tolegraphy, water approaches,
&C., and that the said Eads and his associates
have, in accordance with the terms OF the
concession, actually commenced the con-
struction of tho works, which fact has been
officially recognized aud announced by the
government of Mexico
Mrny features of the bill arc similar TO
those contained in tho Eads ship railway bill
of former congress. Capt. Eads and his
associates are created body corporate, with
power to hold and transfer property, and TO
"make andEissue bonds to the extent OF
S50000,000." Its capital stock is limited to
Sj0,000000. 1t is provided that tho govern
ment shall guarantees for fifteen years re-
turn of per cent. somi-annually upon the
par value of the bonds Of the company, and
shall pay to the bondholders semi-nnnually
n sum sufficient to make up tho said per
cent. "provided however, that tho said
guarantee shall not take effect until the
practicability of said ship railway shall be
demonstrated by the safe and prompt trans
portntion over it of q loaded vessel, as here.
matter specified"
The specifications regarding the transpor.
tation of q loaded vessel are that she shall
not weigh less than 5000 tons, and shall be
transported, in the presence Of commission
appointed by tho President, at an average
speed of not less than six miles an hour from
one terminus TO the other
Provision is made for an inspection by the
auditor of railroad accounts of tho books aud
accounts of the company, and for the repay
ment within fifteen years Of all moneys ad
vanced by the government in accordance with
its guarantee. Government vessels, mails
troops and officials are to be transported free
Vessels belonging to citizens of the United
States are to be transported for 25 per centum
of the regular tolls upon vessels belonging tt
the citizens of any other country eXcep
Mexico. If, after fifteen years, the net earn
ings exceeds per cent, upon its capital stock
the company pledges itself to reduce th,
rates so that its net earnings shall not exceed
s per cent. of the par valuo Of its capita
stock
National Republican., 1884-03-01

THE New York World has taken to printing
editorial warnings to democratic leaders in
impressive double leads and capital letters.
Its readers were lately brought face TO
face with tho following, under the head Of
"a Word to Mr. Morrison ;"
In 1865 the democrats held their national con.
vcntion In this city Horatio Seymour. New
York's most honorcd statesman, was nominated
for president.
on the committee on resolutions were James A.
Blyard, of Delaware; William J. Alon, of Illinois;
George w. Click of Kansas NOV democratic gov
ernor Of the state) william Preston, of Kentucky;
Henry C. Murphy, of New York; Wade Hampton,
Of South Carolina, and Thomas s. Bocock, of Viz
gnia.
The platform declared in favor of ia tariff for
revenue upon foreign imports, and such equal
taxation under the internal revenue laws as will
afford incidental protection to domestic manu-
factures, anu as will, without impairing the reve-
nue., impose the least burden upon and best pro.
mote and encourage the great industrial Interests
of the country"
Upon this platform Gov. Seymour ran and car.
ried the state of New York over the patronage OF
the administration, the predludccs of war; and
the great military prestige of Gen. Grant.
1t voiced the principles of the democratic party
then. It speaks the principles of the party now.
Only upon the Seymour platform or something
like it can New York be carried by the democrats
in 1851.
National Republican., 1884-03-01

Mr. SHERMAN had summoned 20 many wit.
res,e, 20 testify against the white people OF Viz
piuia that he found on Wednesday last that the
appropriation made by congress for the purpose Of
INVESTIGATING the DauvilIe riot had been entirely
exhausted before a single witness had been called
ON behalf Of the defendants The prosecution
spent all the money, leaving not dime to be used
ON loAuIf Of the innocent voters Of Virginia, The
testimony Of a largo number Of ignorant negroes,
such as squire Taliaierro, has been iaken but tue
rps.pnvers have not been accorded even ono day
In Mr. FAerman's ,-RichmoAd( va } Dspatch
Etb.2s.
Tho foregoing would be true ifthe follow
ing gentlemen had not beon examined ION
behalf OF the defendants" namely' w. r.
TAYLOR, DR.. Temple, Mr., Blunt, Edward NJ
HATCHER, J, Q. Reagan, George A. Lea, Charles
National Republican., 1884-03-01
A Suitable Candidate for Democracy.

Not content with an almost countless number of
candidates for president, Carter Harrison the re-
doubtable mayor of Chicago, has entered the field
to seek the democratic nomination for vice presl-
dent. When the names of Holman, Voorhees,,
Morrison, aud Niblack came before the country as
probable candidates the general impression was
that the lowest depth of mediocrity had been
fathomed. Now comes Carter Harrison, ready,
willing, and anxious to disprove this theory in
his own person and to offer himself upon the altar
of patriotism and office.
National Republican., 1884-03-01

Miss Rose sakor; Leonie dc la villegontier,
Miss Kate Rorko
Great Divorce Case'--GoofTry Gordon,
Mr. Charles Wyndham; Samuel Pixie, Mr..
william Blakely; Wothersby Grandson, MIR.
George Gddons Sir Francis Hammerton,
Mr.. II. Il. Toesdale; Detective, Mr.. A. Will
inins; Mrs. Graham, Miss Rose snker Mrs.
Gordon, Miss Il. Norreys; Lady Hammorton,
Miss stanhope; Mrs Tucker, Miss T.. vining;
Caroline Miss Morguote Parker, Miss Kate
Rorlp
National Republican., 1884-03-01
Qjile &alipll!ll 1tgaa!tallL
WASHINGTON, d. c,
The Only Eght-Page Daily in Washington

A Republican newspaper whose editorial col
umns arc devoted almost entirely TO national,
ToliGcal and local matters, all subjects being
viewed from brUsd, liberal party standpoint ana
treated independently, without regard or favor to
persons or factions.
The news columns contain full aud accurate re-
port, OF all matters al the Capital, together with
general elogrnphiG news, special letters from
large corps Of correspondents ut home and abroad,
reports being made without color or bias, the sole
aim and object being Ia every case, from the small
est to the greatest to give THE FACTS In the most
convenlcu and attractive shape iOr all classes OF
readers.
The editorial page is vigorously aud uneompro-
misingly Republican; tde news columns are as
unbcndngly independent.
The Daily postage prcpaid) per year, 81 for six
months, $780, three months, 81; one month, Gj
cents
National Republican., 1884-03-01
ElOnal HelieG.

Lieut.. ]. B. Aleshire, 1st cavalry, on duty
in Washington, has been ordered to Parkers-
burg, w. Va, to relieve Capt. A. s. NJ. Nor
gan, ordnance storekeeper, of duty in connec-
tion with the relief of the sufferers from the
flood in that vicinity. The secretary Of war
has still on hand about $4,000 Of the $780,
900 appropriated by congress for tho relief OF
the flood sufferers, which amount will be used
in purchasing such additional supplies as be-
CONC necessarY.
National Republican., 1884-03-01

Mr.. GLADsToNE's bill extending the elect
i've franchise in the United Kingdom will be
stoutly opposed by the Tories, who charge
the premier with seeking to divert tho atten-
tion of the country from the bad condition
of affairs in Egypt by getting up stir on the
franchise question at home. Should the bill
be passed, it will increase the number of
voters in England by 100000, in Scotland
by 400 600. and in Ireland by 100000. Lord
Randolph Churchill although the husband of
an American wife, is the most supercilious
aristocrat in parliament. In his speech
against the franchise bill he gave it as his
opinion that the agricultural laborers have
no knowledge of political questions and no
concern in them.
National Republican., 1884-03-01

THE outraGes attempted by the dynemiters
In London have thrown the English into a
high state of CONSERVATION aud indignation.
The London Times expresses sentiment Of
irritation against our government for permit
ting such atrocious crimes against humanity
to be arranged in our midst with hardly an
attempt at concealment. No doubt this feel
ing will grow in England, and with justice.
If we had sure knowledge that a class Of per-
sons in England were preparing internal ma
chimes of the most deadly sort and shipping
them secretly to our shores to bo exploded in
our great railway stations and other places of
public resort it Is quito likely
we would feol irrltatod against tho English
authorities If they did not attempt to stop
the murderous practices. Any man, or class
Of men, who could calmly plot TO mangle and
destroy hundreds of unsuspecting travellers
tender women and prattling children-in ono
indiscriminato storm of murder, are enemies
to humanity, and should DO treated as such
in all nations 1t is the pride and glory OF
our land that the oppressed Of all tho world
find homes and safe refuge in our midst, but
1t is stain upon our good name that mur-
derous wretchos who plan and carry out such
diabolical outragos are also allowed safe asy-
lum. 1t Is but simple justice that a friendly
nation should be protected against this type of
cri,na
National Republican., 1884-03-01
Diaulkssed.

Naval Cadets L. II. Jastremski, Frederic
Parker and ]. w. Maxey have been dismissed
by the secretary of the navy. These cadets
were tried by court martial at Annapolis, on
the general charge of "hazing" They were
convicted and sentenced to be dismissed.
Naval Cadets w. w. Bush aud j. S. Nc
Kean, who were tried at the same time on
charges of "hazing" growing out of the same
transaction, were acquitted by the court
National Republican., 1884-03-01
A Standing RebuI1e.
philn1LeLnhin iIrfss.


Nevada, with petty handful Of population,
claiming under the law her two members in the
senate and one in the house, is n standing rebuke
TO the men who are opposing the admission Of
Dakota. with her population of half a Million
into the union. If it were possible to reduce Ne
'vada to the territorial grade and give her place
in the sisterhood Of states to the lusy territory Of
the northwest, it would be good thing for every
body in both cOmmonwealths.
National Republican., 1884-03-01
HrOXYn's Legs.
Vycioria's Hi0hlaad Journal,

TlIOflQS HIVNuNU JUUTIUI,
Browns leg was much better, and the doctor
thought he could walk over the hill tomorrow.
. "a TWAS really most distressing to me to see
what pain poor Brown suffered especially ingoing
up and down the hill. He could not go fast, aud
walked lame, but he would not give in His en-
durauce on this occasion showed brave heart,
indeed, for he resisted all attempts at being re.
lieyed and would not relinqush his charge
National Republican., 1884-03-01
SATURDAY, MARCH 1, 1884.

THE bill authorizing the construction of
seven steel cruisers for the navy passed the
senate yesterday by a vote of 3S yeas to II
nays The amendment providing that these
vessels should be built in the government
navy yards was voted down.
National Republican., 1884-03-01
New York Demoerats shut Out.

NtU 1OTN IIfUuNt,
IAN democrats who are in favor Of pure and
economical government" areinvited to send dele.
yates to the Chicago second fiddle So the pub
IIshed call reads. "Pure and economical" looks
like bold attempt to shut out the democrats who
have been managing the public affairs Of the city
Of New York. Obviously II broader call is needed
II they arc to regard themselves as invited,
National Republican., 1884-03-01
Death-Bsd Repentance.
Atlanta Constitution

Mr. Pendleton now intmates that he believes
the civil service reform system which he was In.
strumental in having forced upon the country is
Il fraud This is true, Mr. Pendleton was used
as tool by the republican reiormers. lie had
nothing to 90 with preparing the bill, but intro.
duced it because he thought the country was
'irinen for IT,
National Republican., 1884-03-01
The leading question In Texas.

btuVtStOH NeUS'
Ben Thompson had the floor again in Austin
yesterday. There must be justice of the peace
somewhere about the state capital. We're the gov
ernor called upon he could scarcely refuse to call
out the militia Of the state in the presence Of a
grave emergency. 1t is nip and tuck between
Thompson and the fence. cutters, with Thompson
slightly in tho lead as a pestilental state issue.
National Republican., 1884-03-01
CURRENT GOSSIP.
pEuctNthANp urYoY.

PEUCINIh AND MBNON.
little Greek maid, with Thoughts like thistle
down,
by their very liRhtness high as heaven blown,
Lay in the greensward by blue Egea's sea-
Fair as the daisy that dots the summer lea.
Drowsy with perfume. luiled in her couch Of grass
Watching with dreamy eyes the clouds of heaven
pass,
Hearing the hum oflife breezed from the south.
Bending wisp Of grass into her mouth.
Hark !-footsteps in the sward. Flee, little maid |
Nay" said Poucuia, 81 am not afraid"
ibid she know that Menon Oft passed that way.
Tired of the schools, in the calm of the day?
Almost he t'od her skirt--saw her asleep,
Filed to the lips with smiles "May the gods keen
Thee, gentle, pretty onep going, he prayed
Then the white lids leaped OPEN and Menon
stayed.
james Buckhdm IN Hie Current
A Fargo young lady named Rouse
Caught glimpse of poor little mouse,
Aud tho scream that she scrome
Shattered heavens blue domo,
Aud bulgod out the walls Of the house
-BismGrcs Tribune.
National Republican., 1884-03-01

SHAREHOLDERS in tho street railways of
Philadelphia have no reason to complain of
insufficient dividends. The Citizens line
last year paid G2 per cent? tho Green and
Coates street line paid 40 per cent; all tho
other lines paid from 20 to 2Gper cent, except
tho Gray's Ferry line, which only gave its
stockholders return of 10 per cent, and the
National Republican., 1884-03-01
AnluseInents.

NArIoNAL.-Barlow g. Wilson's Mnstrels.
FORDs.-Chas. Wyndhum
CONIQUE.-Harry Montague.
DINE Observation-Disclosures and evening performance.
LINCOLN HALtr-PerfOrmHuCes at = and 3 p. m.
National Republican., 1884-03-01
A slight Difference.

BOsi0R Transcript.
Vanderbilt is to have his bust made byA famous
sculptor, Wizards bust was made principally by
himself. .H
National Republican., 1884-03-01

A coLoRED councilman was chosen at the
recent municipal election in Philadelphia to
represent the Seventh ward. Ho will take
his seat in tho common council chamber in
Anril
National Republican., 1884-03-01

cent Tho fare on most of the Philadelphia
lines is cents.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1884-02-23
No i.

ARTICLE |. "Ee 1t ordained bv the people
of the State OF Louisiana. as provided by law
That the State Debt Ordinance be amended
so as to read AS follows that the interest to
he paid or the Consolidated Bonds of the
State of Louisiana, be, and is hereby fixed at
two per centu.n per annum for five years.
from the first day Ut January, one thousand
eight hundred aud eighty ilsSol, and four per
centnm per annum thereafter, payable semi
annually and there shall he levied al annual
tax sufficient for the full payment of sand III
tercst, not exceeding three mills, the limit OF
State Tax for all purposes being hereby fixed
at six mills, and said bonds aud coupons shall
he duly stamped 'lnteiast reduced to two
per ceLtum per annnm for five years. from
January LIST. one Thousand eight hundred anl
eighty. and four per centuln per alnum there
after,
ART. 2. "Tllat the holders of the Consoli-
dated Bonds may at any time. III order that
the coupons may be paid, present their bond
to the Treasurer ofthe State, or to agents t"
he appointed by the Governor. one III tn. city
OF New York. and the other in the city of I.un
don, England, and the said Treasurer or
agents. IS the case may be, shall in't"rse or
stamp thereon the words ''Interest re luced
to two per centum per aGnum for five years
from January lst, one Thousand eight hun
dred and eighty 1880 and four er eentulm
per annum thereafter and said Treasurer or
agent shall in;iurse or stam; on said coupons
the following words: Interest reduced to
two per centum per annu.n,' or. "1nteres: re
luced to four per centum per annam," us the
case may lie.
ARTICLE NO. 1l3
Of the Regular SESSION of lSS2-AmOndinent |
to Article lag Of the Constitution Ut the !
State relative to Fees and Charges, to be !
Dosl L., ,.,x -, So, Dn,:,t, - Nrln,n /
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1884-02-23
Amendment No. =

Art. 100. "For the Parish of Orleans there
shall be two District Courts aud no more.
Tine Of said courts shall be known az The
Civil District Court for the Parish Of Orleans:
and the other as THE Criminal District Court
tor the Parish OF Orleans The former shall
consist of not less than five Judges, and the
latter not less than two Judges. having the
throughout the State. The said judges shall
be appointed by the Governor. by aud with
the advice and consent OF the Senate. for Q term
of eight years. The first appointment shall be
made ~ follows
Three Judges of the Civil District Court
for four years and two judges tor eight years.
One judgc Of the Criminal District Court. for
f"ur years and one for eight years, the term
to he designated in their commissions. The
said judges shall receive each. four thousand
dollars per annnm. Said Civil District Cour,
shall have exclusive and general probate, and
exclusive civil jurisdiction in all cases. when
the amount in dispute Or to be distributed, ex
cee'ls one hundred dollars, exclusive Of inter-
est, and exclusive appellate jurisdiction from
the City Courts of the Parish Of Orleans.
when the amoun in dispute exceeds twenty
five dollars exclusive of interest. All causes
filed in said courts shall 10 equally allotted
and assigned among said judges, in accord
ance with rules of court to be adopted for the
purpose. In case of recusation Of any Judge
III aEy cause. such cause shall br reassi.ned,
or in case Of absence from, the parish. sickness
or the disability Of the Judge to whom said
AUS may have been assigned, any judge OF
said court may issue or grant conservatory
wrlts or orders. In other respects each Judge
shall have exclusive control over every cause
assigned to him from it's inception to It's final
determination in said court. The Criminal
District Court shall have criminal jurisdiction
only. All prosecutions instituted in said
court shall be equally appurtion6d between
= q I'd .Jnt1FnS Nv 1r Eanl, ala .v i, a,,a.o,
sor shall have exclusive control over every
canse falling to its final determination in said
court. In case OF vacancy m recusation eau
SEES assigned shalt he reassigned under order
Of COURT
49, Given under my signature and the
Is Seal ofthe STATE o1 Louisiana, at the
} CITY OF Baton Rouge, this LIST day of |
December A. d., 1888.
WILL A. STRONG.
Secretary Of State.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1884-02-23
ARTICLE NO. l25.
Amendment NO.3.

ART. 81. The Supreme Court. except in ca
ses hereinafter provided, shall have appellate
jurisdiction only, which jurisdiction shall cx-
tend to all cases when The matter III dispute.
or the fund to be distributed, whatever may
be the amount therein claimed. shall exceed
two thousand dollars. exclusive CT interest:
to suits for divorce and separation from bed
and board; to suits f~orsnullity of marriage to
suits involving the rights 10 homcstcas:s 10
Suits for Introduction and TO al! eases in
which the cOnstitutionality or legality OF any
tax. toll or imi,ust whatever. Or OF any fac.
forfeiture or penalty imposed by a n,unicinai
corporation shall he in condensation what
ever1nay he the amount thereon. and in such
cases the appeal ON the law ana the facts shall
he directly troi, the Coart II which the case
originated to the Supreme Court and to Grim
inal cases III questions of law alone. when
ever the punishment of death or i,nprison-
ment at hard labor may be inflicted. or !. fine
exceeding Three Hundred Dollars $4,000 is &C
tually imposed.
AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE 81.
m No. 4.
OF the Constitution of the State Relative to
the Jurisdiction Of Courts of Appeal.
ART. 95. 'sThe Courts of Appeal, except in
cases hereinafter provided, shall have appel
late Jurisdiction only. which jurisdiction sh II
extend in all cases. civil or probate, when the
matter in dispute or the funds to be distribut
ed shall exceed oae hundred dollars, exclusive
Of interest, and shall not exceed two thousand
dollars exclusive of interest,""
AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE lO1.
OF tie Constitution of tho State, relative to
Trial Of Cases in Courts Of Appeal when
Judges disagree"
Amendment No. e
ART. l0l. whenever the Judges conn
sing the Courts Of Appeal shall concur, their
Judgment shall he final. Whenever there shall
be . disagreement, the two Judges shall ap. |
.otnt , lawyer having tho qualifications for
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1884-02-23
OFFICIAL.
Amendments to The COnstitu-
ton of the State of Lou
isiana.
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE.

In pursuance OF Art. 256 Of the Constitution
of the State OF Louisiana, publication is hereby
given to the Electors of the State Of the pro-
posed amendments to the Constitution of the
State. concurred in by twO-thirds of all the
members elected to each House Of the Gene
raj Assembly ut this State, II. it's regular session
held in the city Of Baton Rouge in 1881, and
which are required to be Published in two
newspapers Published in the parish OF Orleans
and in one paper in each other parish Of the
State in which a newspaper is published. for
three months preceding the next election for
Representatives, at which time the said amend
ment shall be submitted to the Electors tor
their approval or rejection said amendments
appear more fully in Acts Nos. ~, ll3 and
lbs Of The regular session Of the General AS.
sembly held in 1882. which are officially pub
lished for the information of the Electors.
aud which will be submitted to them for their
approval or rejection at the next general cleo
ton, to be held on Tuesday, the I'D day of
April IA. ID. 1884, lit being the Tuesday next
following the third Monday in Apri) i'll such
. manner and form that the Electors may
vote tor or against each amendment. separate
" and ii Il majority Of the Electors, voting
at said election, shall approve and ratify all
ur either of said ..amcndments. then such
amenlment or amendments or either of them
80 approved and ratified shall become a part
Of the Constitution.
ACT NO. &c.
Of the Regular Session Of lsS.~-AmenGmeht
to the Articles of the State Debt Ordinance
Of the Constitution Of 1873.