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Year: 1871

From the New York Post Of the 2lst.l


How TO make free government i'm
possible is well shown just now by
the Republicans i'd Arkansas Hold
ing the political control OF the Stale,
they have qUaTr5led among them
selves. until they l8ye now two Gov
ernOrs, two Chief Justices, three inn
peschmeut trials going on, the State
In a turmoil, the capital threatened
with a riot, one Governor, who is al
ready impeached, summOning the
militia t0defend him against the OIL
GERS Of the law, and the legislative
chambers the scene Of grave and
criminal disorders.


If a parcel Of schOOlbOys conducted
a game of baseball as these politicians
ulismansged the affairs of a State,
their master, if he was an efficient
teacher, would fog them AL and keep
them on bread and water until their
tempers were calmed. These men
are doing all they can to make free
government impossible in this cOun-
try. Impatient Of opposition, ambi-
tiOus OF control, with spoiled tempers
aud unpatriOtic hearts, they struggle
fr supremacy, regardless of what
their faction fights may cost their
country. Those extreme remedies
provided for the gravest and rarest
emergencies by our constitutions they
use as though they were the leglu'
mate weapons Of everyday party
strife. Thus they accustOm the people
TO extreme and violent proceedings;
they make common that which the
founders of our Union meant to be
used only in the EXTREMIST cases; and
they recklessly and for selfish purposes
arouse passions which no lover Of his
country would stir even for the most
important causes.


Of course the last resort is not I'M
used bv these persons, and we already
hear that the GOvernOr-One Of the
two who assume the rUle-has called
for the interference Of the Federal
mower. We trust the President will
Tesusa the demand. Let the unprin-
ciDled dispute be settled by those who
bpgun il. Let these reckless and Un.
Datriotic men have the opportunity to
show themselves in their true cOlOrs
to the people Of the State. These may
wait in patience until, at the next
election, they can depOse from power
men who, calling themselves Repub-
Iicans, know so little how a republic
should be ruled.


lit NAV be thought a calamity, by
many, that the Republicans should
lose Arkansas, but il is not 80 great a
calamity as that a State should be
threatened with auarch, by.bad men;
and if the Republicans in any State
can show no better title to rule than
they do in Arkansas, the sooner they
give place there to Democrats the bet
ter for the country and the better, too,
for the Republican party.
Year: 1871




There are number of honest men, both
North and South, who honestly belieced that
the existence Of the Ku-Klux in several of
the Southern States was a mere myth, and
the numerous reports in relation to them,
were circulated by Republicans merely for
the purpose of making political capital for
the party. A large number of such per-
sons live in this city, and in order that they
may be satisfied and convinced that this in
famous organization is a living, moving and
formidable organization, having for its OBJ
.ject the murder and destruction of Republic
cans of every color, we will, tomorrow,
publish letter signed by number of
prominent Democrats of North Carolina,
and addressed. to Judge Bond, i'll which
they confess the vitality of the organization
and pledge themselves to its suppression.


While we give these gentlemen credit for
their pledges, we fear they were induced
more by the determination of Judge Bond
to crush the monster, than from their love
of law and order, else they would have
long since taken the step they now have.
We hope this letter will be carefully read
by the honest men of both parties, as well
as the reply Of Judge Bond to it, in which
is prominent the determination not only to
cut off, but to scar the hydra-heads of the
cruel monster. aH c'
Year: 1871

THE DESPERATION OF VIRGINIA DE-
MoCRACY.-The State Committee of the
Democratic party announces this morning a
brilliant array OF talent to go out among the
people, and deceive and cheat them as to
the policy of Democracy.


While we may not be able to put against
these gentlemen, men of such distinguished
abilities, we are thrice armed with cause
that is. Just; and however unable to compete
in the use and flow of words our speaker
may be, the truths they are enabled to emu
merate will oyerwhelm and destroy the fine
theories of our adyersaries.


Our friends may rest assured that De-
mocracy, feeling the desperation of its
cause, has selected its best and ablest men
to fight the last struggle ever to be made in
Virginia. With this struggle, the monster
will gasp its last breath and go down under
the waters of oblivion amid the rejoicings
of free and disenthralled people. SO
mote it be! So mote it be
Year: 1871

In consequence of approach of the fire,
at o'clock this morning, notice was given
that the fire was again upon them and they
must make further retreat. Since that
time there has been no communication
with the city.
Year: 1871

Several years ago, when the West was


comparatively a new country, an indi


vidual presented himself at the door Of
log grocery in a settlement since aban,
doned, and asked if there was judge
in the place. Upon being informed that
the storekeeper himself was a judge,
the stranger proceeded


well, judge, you see the facts in the
case are these / war travelin' along
with a pardner down here apiece, and
he showed me silver dollar which he
had. Well, popped him under the ear
with my pistol. Then | took his silver
and tobacco and cum along alone; but l
got to thinking the matter over, and |
don't think l did just the right thing by
my pardner My conshuns has been
troublin me, and / think | ought to be
hung. Now, judge, if 1t wouldn't be too
much trouble, I'd like to have you try
me and have me hung If you doubt
the facts in the case there is the dollar
took from my pardner and you'll find
his remains down the road apiece under
log. I'll feel obliged to you, judge, if
you'll have me hung"


The Judge told the stranger to make
himself comfortable over at the hotel
until he could send some men down the
road to investigate the matter, and If
they found the body he would call jury
and try the stranger, as was desired.
The dead man being found, the judge
summoned a jury, and sent word to the
stranger at the hotel that if he would
step over to the store they would give
him a trial.


The stranger appeared Immediately,
shook hands with the judge and jury,
invited the court to take drink, and
appeared grateful and satisfied with the
proceedings.


The trial proceeded socially, and the
tender-hearted jury brought in verdict
of guilty of manslaughter in the first de-
gree. A look of anxiety, which the
stranger had worn up to this time, faded
from his face as he stood up to receive
his sentence. You have been found
guilty" said the judge "of the crime of
manslaughter, for which you are IN
doubtedly penitent." Here the stranger
again began to get anxious and uneasy.


"And if, proceeded the judge, 1T
meets your appreciation, we will try to
hang you next Sunday morning at II
o'clock a. m. In the meantime, try to
make yourself as comfortable as posi-
bic"


The stranger looked little sad, and
the Judge asked him il he wasn't salts
fed. If there was anything he could do
for him.


Judge, hate to be particular and
fussy," said the stranger, "but havin'
the ager and fever, the ehills come on
at 10 O. clock in the mornin, and if you
could have me swung off before that
should feel obliged"


"Of course" said the judge, we al
ways respect a party's feelings. No
trouble at all. Come round at nine |
o clock, and may be we'll get through |
before church time" IC


Sunday morning at nine o'clock the
stranger came out Of the hotel and pro-
ceeded to the grocery. There he net
deputation Of citizens, one Of whom
threw a lariat over tree, and, as soon
as the stranger had taken a chew Of to-
baceO and shaken hands all round, they |
hauled him up.
Year: 1871

Milton Kelly, formerly Associate JUS
tice in Idaho, got the best of Judge
Lewis on a contempt case the other day.
Lewis cited him TO show cause why his
name should not be stricken from the
roll Of practicing attorneys for contempt
Of court. Kelly told him to " strike it
of and be DID" and when they went
to look for it they found that although a
Judge, Mr.. Kelly had never been law
yer. He was elevated from a mountain
express messenger to the bench Of Idaho.
Year: 1871

BIZ A MAN.--Foolish spending is
The father of poverty. Do not be
ashamed of work, nor of hard
work. Work for the best salary
or wages you can get, but work for
half price rather than be idle. BE
your own master, and do not let
society or fashion swallow up your
individuality--hat, coat and boots.
Do not eat up or wear out all that
you earn. Compel your selfish
body 10 spare something for profits
saved. BE stingy to your own ap
petite, but merciful to others ne.
cessities. Help others, and ask no
help for yourself. See that you
are proud. Let your pride te Of
the right kind. Be too proud to
be lazy too prond to give mp with.
ont copquering every difficulty /;
too proud to wear coat that you
cannot afford to buy too proud to
be in company that you cannot
keep up with in expenses /; too
proud to lie, or steal, or cheat !; too
proud to be stingy.
Year: 1871

WHAT Is IloME.--" Home" says
Robertson, in his sermon, I" is the
one place in all this world where
hearts are sure of each other. 1t
is the place Of confidence. 1t is
the place where we tear off that
mask of guarded and suspicious
GOODNESS which the world forces us
to wear in self defence, and where
we pour OFT the unreserved com
mnnication of full and oonfding
hearts. 1t is the spot where ex.
pressions of tenderness cash out
without any sensation of awkward
ness, and without any dread of
ridicule. Let a man travel where
he will, home is the place to which
his heart nntRavelled fondly
turns lie is to double oil pleas
ure there. lie Is to divide all
pain. A happy home is the single
spot of rest which q man has upon
this eerth for the cultivation of his
nobiest sensibilities."
Year: 1871

II may be interesting to those
who have sent for counterfeit.
money, in answer to the numerous
circulars which flood the country,
to learn that q full list Of the
names of such is being prepared.
for publication,
Year: 1871

IpLESEss.-Boys, never he idle.
Always have something to do.-
You can study when you are not at
work with your hands. Every
work Of God has a lesson upon 1t
Tor your mind to master. You
can walk tho street and pick up O
piece Of paper being tossed about
by the winds, and upon that piece
Of paper there will be lessons for
yon to learn. Never be idle
when you can find go much work
to do, rss
Year: 1871

RUMoRED POLISH CONSPIRACY.


A secret meeting of prominent Poles, resi-
dent In this and surrounding ees was hsld yeserdAy
and steps were taken 10 avert DANGER said to threaten
the Grand Duke Alexis his arrival In NewYork The
animoy with which every Pole regards the royal family
of Russia Is we'll known, and 1t is asserted
that some Of the most ignorant and violent
Of the race here have formed . conspiracy to
insult and perhaps assasnae the Of the Gear during
his soourn as guest Of the city. While truatworhy De-
tails are lacking there 10 doubt that the insane idea
has been entertained BY few raadmen. No knowledge
Of has, however, yet reached the police, but doubtless
precautions viii be taken to the city from the dis
grace of demonstration which could accomplish no
good end It not probable that the conspiracy was In
any sense o formidable one, or inspired by any
other than morbid dlske to Russian Prince hon
ored in American city, and 1t will probably be entirely
checked by the respectable members Of the race who
dscountenanoe any such action 1t b evident that the
Idea of assassination s exaggeraton Of the actual
purpose and seriously entertained even by
the most desperate. But slight demonstration OF
an insulting character would be very impolic on the
part Of the Poles Themselves and embarrassing to our
citizens.
Year: 1871

From appearances on st. Charles ave,


nue., it is not unjustifable to suppose that


the city authorities have deliberately de.


termined to leave the avenue in condi-


ton of semi-ruin, utterly impossible for


many squares. If this be not SO, why is


the thoroughfare suffered to remain in q
state uuit for use, unsightly and un-


healthy? 1t is well known that contract
was made by the city with the Southern
Paving Company, to lay Nicolson pave
ment on ST. Charles avenue from Tivoli cir
Gle to Toledano street. The company pro-
ceeded so far in the execution of the con-
tract as to displace the old pavement and
make the road utterly unfit for use, and
there they stopped. Since then st. Charles
avenue has not been used except by a
stray pig or hungry dog seeking bone


Every one is aware that the bad man
agement which has reduced the CITY
finances to very low ebb will postpone a
great many improvements until the mil
lennial time arrives when we shall have
recovered from our civic embarrassments.
But this does not apply to the restoration
of ST. Charles avenue, for that is in the
hands of company; and it is the plain
duty of the city authorities to have the
contract either enforced or forfeited.


The same culpable neglect of the city
is discernable respecting
the grade of the Carrollton railroad track,
the grade Of which is high out of all pro-
portion to the level of the road. Now
the city has the indisputable legal right
to require of the railroad company that
the grade of their track should be
lowered to correspond with the grade of
the street, and should the company neg
lect to fulfill this requirement, the city is
to have the grade lowered at
the expense of the company. Yet this
and inconvenient ridge is suf-
Fered to remain month after month, a
great impediment to every vehicle that
crosses at any of the intersecting streets.
In this case the embarrassed means of the
,ity can not be urged for the lowering of
he Carrollton railroad grade, for it will
lot cost one cent except to the company.
Year: 1871

The Pieayune still insists that peaceful
professions, which may be distasteful to
rowdies, should be suppressed by the au-
-thorities, although the very concession
thus made involves the right of the police
to muzzle the Picayune itself in its express
sion of opinions which the majority dis
like or which the rowdies desire to abate.
Ii procession may be arrested because it
offends the notions of one class, why may
not newspaper be suspended because it
proclaims doctrines which are infam-
matory? 1t is violent suggestion, the
public will say, to intimate that the Plea
yane could ever be engaged in any such
decided or animated discussion as would
involve the public peace; but, then, sup
pose an advertisement was smuggled into
the paper that should have the effect to
arouse popular excitement, how would
the defender of Mr.. Kelso relish its argu-
ments as applied to its own case, that the
police authorities have right to suppress
any peaceful institution which is threat
ened with assault? If the Picayune de-
nounced gambling, or any other vice, and
the gamblers or any other body of lawless
men threatened to assail its existence if it
continued to live, under the law of public
safety, as laid down by itself, the author
tiles would be engaged in commendable
work if they suppressed the irritating
Picayllae. This is the Kelso caae. And
our contemporary not only asserts the
doctrine, but sticks to it.
Year: 1871

Yesterday being the close of the week,
a day when the weeks transactions are
either reviewed or settled, there was not
much in the street operations to relieve
the deadness into which things seem to
have fallen. Sales of stocks were few,
buyers deferring offers until Monday


The recent rise in Union Bank of five
per cent within two weeks was quoted as
showing the upward tendency of a stock
upon which semi-annual dividend of
five per cent will soon be declared. The
belief was expressed that Lottery was SUBJ
ject to the leverage of combination
whose only object was to bear it down,


for in the nature of things why should
stock declaring dividend of over twenty
Year: 1871

The two great political parties of this


country are evidently squaring themselves


for the campaign of 1872. 1t is conceded


by old and experienced politicians that


this is likely to be one Of the most ex-


citing political campaigns that has taken


place for many years; and it will cer-


tainly be one of the most imp portant, as


the people will be called upon to confirm


all that has been done since 1861, when


the Republicans were intrusted with the


administration Of the government. Ten


years out Of Office seems like lifetime to


party that has been accustomed to po-


litical power and did not fail to bask in


its wealth when they had the opportunity.


Their fall from grace has been severely


felt, if not repented for, and they stand


ready to assume any attitude that will


once more bless and crown the Demo-


cratic banner with victory. They are
feigning some respect for the voice of the
people again; and a portion at least of the
Democratic party think it the part of wis
dom to abandon all past controversies as


"dead issues, and by coming in on the
New Departure platform, with the fag-
ends of all parties-which will embrace,
it is supposed, many sore head Repub-
icans, revenue reformers, etc.-the Dem
ocratic leaders already begin ''to
count their chickens before they
are hatched" States are already
classed as Democratic that have for the
past ten or more years stood firmly by the
principles Of the great party of progress
and freedom in this country. And this
classification is based on gains that have
been made by the Democrats in many of
the States that have been voting the Re
republican ticket. 1t may be readily
supposed these gains are more the result
of Republican apathy and mismanage-
ment than any growing popularity of the
Democratic party with the people. Yet |
the leaders of the Democratic party are
just smart enough to attribute the small |
gains that have been made by their party |
in some of these States to cause of this |
kind instead of the real one. Already
have we seen calculation made of the
States that are certain to 60 Democratic
in the next Presidential election, together
with those that will go Republican, and |
Year: 1871

When the Republican party went into


new constitution it was almost unit.


The contest was one of principle, and


the regular Republican State ticket was


elected by very large majority of the


votes cast, notwithstanding there was a
boilers ticket and Democratic ticket to
defeat. Governor Warmoth was made
the party's standard bearer in that me-
morable contest, and he led it to a glori-
Gus victory. Under his wise direction
the new government was successfully Or
ganized and put in motion. His con-
ciliatory course toward the few misguided
Republicans who had been seduced at
that early day from the true faith, restored
the most of them to their allegiance to
the party. The.esteemed gentleman who
was chosen by the bolters-Mr. Talia-
ferro-to be their candidate for Governor
in opposition to Mr.. Warmoth, was after
ward appointed by him one Of the judges
of our Supreme Court; and others of like
character were invited to take part in the
government. The different branches of
government, inspired by the pacific and
judicious course of the Governor, acted
in like spirit Of wisdom and harmony
for the general welfare. By appointment
of the Governor Supreme Court has
been secured for this State that would do
honor to any State in this Union. 1t is
composed of men of moral and intellec-
tual worth and high legal attainments.
This branch of the State government Of
Louisiana, as at present constituted, will
compare favorably with similar branches
of government in other States. The leg
islative branch of the government has
also, at all times, received, the friendly
attentions Of Governor Warmoth in all
Year: 1871

per cent yearly, which is issued by COM
pany having the most unassailable OF
vested rights, be worth but seventy cents?
The effects of this combination are seen
in the weeks quotations, which are even
lower than seventy cents for such stock
which ought to be better rated.
. The charge of Judge Abel to the
Grand Jury was freely canvassed. AS to
the result upon the price of warrants of
the State to the illegal manipulation of
which the charge had drawn attention,
there were various opinions. A sanguine
broker ventured the assertion, that war
rants were sitter yesterday than for some
time, owing entirely to this charge.


The sales of the week in real estate
were "few and far between" and if there
were any made of consequence, it is un-
heard of. In the way of rents, it is i'm
possible to say how they will rate until
the opening of the season, though as re-
CARDS the mercantile part of the city,
tenants, of course, say they GUILD not be
much higher than they are. We are in
the dull and dreary season Of the year,
when all money operations are sluggish
and oppressive.


In stocks, ten shares New Orleans Ma
tional Bank were sold at a price not re-
ported. There was nothing doing in
warrants. State warrants large are
quoted at 50 and SIC, and medium and
small at 55 and 56c.
Year: 1871

Nothing so conclusively establishes the
disorganizing and disastrous tendency of
the late Press Convention, and all similar
efforts of the party that originated it, as
the comfort which is felt at its results and
discords by the Democratic press. And
nothing should have greater weight in
preventing such affairs hereafter than the
unctuous favor with which their labors
are received by the opposition and the
relish with which the authors of the dis
order are abused by the very press which
praises their disorganizing work. The
Times halls the action of the convention
as auspicious. but denounces the editors
who wrought it as harpies. The Demo-
Gratis pet the discord while they scorn and
detest the discordants. II. this kind of
wages are remunerative, the malcontents
can have their salaries increased indetni-
telV
Year: 1871

The reports from the several Recorders
courts, of which a record is kept in the
office of the Administrator of Police,
seem to show that warm weather has the
same effect upon the business of petty
otfenses against property as it has upon
almost every other business. We find a
difference of something near four hun
dred between the arrests for petty. of
fenses in January and the same class of
peccadillos in the month of June. This
may be accounted for by supposing that
the summer heat so relaxes the physical
system that rogues become too lazy to
steal except when pressed by hunger or
melted by the strong temptation of valu-
able plunder. The same rule seems to
hold in regard to petty crimes against the
person, as there are less arrests for knock
ing down, etc., in summer than in win
ter. 1t seems strange, too, for it would
not be unreasonable to suppose that the
heat of summer would influence the angry
passions and render men more liable to
strife. At any rate, the diminution of
offenses results in a diminution of fines;
so that roguery contributes to the city
treasury something like five hundred
dollars per month less in summer than
in winter.
Year: 1871

Colonel Fisk, Jr., of opera bouffe noto-
riety and militia fame, was wounded in the
religious war which lately shook the Demo
cratic city of New York The gallant
Colonel was leading his regiment up mar
row street when he was struck on the leg
with a shelallah and put hors du combat.
He was removed to a military hospital at
once, where his religious OpiniOus were
strongly fortified with du de rie.
Year: 1871

An arrangement is about to be made be-
tween the Department of improvements
and the Department of Waterworks,
whereby the large fire well at the corner of
Magazine and ST. Mary streets will be used
by the former department. for the purpose of
cleaning the streets ia the Fourth Dis trict
In view of the extreme heat, this is most
desirable arrangement. for the residents of
the Garden District. The fire well in ques-
ton is supplied by pipe conducting water
from the Waterworks, and is therefore capa-
bic of supply amply sufficient for the pro-
posed purpose of cleaning the streets and
CUTTERS,