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Year: 1870

crimson, and to some it appeared to be
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The tongues of rumor rapidly spread
report of his death, which was fully
believed in many parts Of the city up to
late hour last night.


THE FACTS ABOUT HIS CONDITION.


When the fool-hardy man was laid
down on blanket after his leap, DR..
Phelps at once examined him. He
found that no bones were broken, but
the entire right side, the outside of the
right leg and the inside of the left, were
fearfully confused, and there was much
extravasation over the whole surface.
The beatings of the heart could not be
detected, and the pulse was scarcely
perceptible. The shock to the nervous
system was evidently great. m


WHAT THoRYE SAYS.


The hero of the leap says that almost
as soon as he commenced the descent he
seemed to be going to sleep. He was
not conscious of sprawling out into the
air as he did. He felt no pain when he
struck the water, but sensation as if in
dream, that he had fallen from great
hight and was terribly hurt He did not
strike the bottom, he is confident. When
he rose TO the surface he became con
scious of pain. Afterward he attributed
his change of position 10 current of
air, but this is nonsensical on its face,
and must be considered as an effort of a
would-be scientific jumper to cover up
failure. Last night he firmly adhered
to his intention Of making the suspen-
sion bridge leap on the 18th inst.
Year: 1870

the rest Of the distance. In trihe less
than three seconds from the time Of ma-
king the leap he struck the water, the
right side meeting the collision, and at
once disappeared. ,f h.ltrltr
Year: 1870

At three minutes to eight the bell be-
gan to toll, and he was brought from his
cell by two warders. Calcraft met him
in the corridor, and the prisoner at once
submitted to be pinioned. Calcraft found
little difficulty with one of the buckles.
" You win see better If turn around to
the light" said the prisoner, and he at
once turned round The procession was
then formed. When the culprit came in
sight of the gallows it seemed to absorb
his whole curiosity, and after surveying
it for a moment he attempted to go up
two steps at time, but ct the request of
the warders he walked up in a more or
derly manner Calcraft then placed
him on the drop put the rope around
his neck, and the white cap over his
face. The culprit asked to be allowed
to make a statement. Calcraft permit
ted him. iglN }sa3hhI


The prisoner, whose back was toward
the people, then turned round, and Cal
craft lifted the cap above his mouth.
The culprit then said My friends, |
am going to die for the murder of Charles
what's his name? l forget, OH
Charles Marshall; but am innocent. "
He then turned round again, and put his
feet close together to be pinioned. Cal
craft at once strapped them, Immediately
walked off and drew the bolt. The pris-
oner fell two and half feet The body
seemed to fall heavily; death was almost
instantaneous, and only one moments
convulsion marked his end. After an
hour the body was cut down and an in
Quest held.
Year: 1870

1t is said Providence watches over
the somnambulisti and so it proved in
Marys case, for the boat was dashed by
the mad waters into a cavern, the retreat
Of the poachers; and, though the boat
was shattered, Mary received no injury
beyond few bruises. Again was she
fortunate in the fact that when thus
rudely cast into the cavern, its only oc-
cupant was a wretched old woman, who
washed and cooked for the poachers-
having been the wife Of one of the gang
who was killed in an encounter with the
gamekeepers. She was alone-the poach-
ers being absent upon one Of their noe
turnal expeditions She was very much
surprised at finding Mary there, but not
Year: 1870

MARKET FOR BASE OREs.-Miners in remote
districts having an abundance of ore con-
tanning copper, lead, etc, who have to seek
market therefor, will be interested in the fol-


lowing; Some purchasers in copper ores quote


the price at - 80 per unit, or per cent of


ores yielding 30 per cent. and upwards. But
the seller seldom receives more than So
which is all that can be calculated upon Some


buyers allow nothing for the gold and silver
which the ore contains, but merely paw for
the copper alone. Other buyers who paw 80
per cent. of the assay Of gold and silver and
also the 81 per unit for copper allow for the
lead at the rate OF about cents per pound
Parties who have made shipments East say
they do DETER there than III San Francisco.
receiving from lead bullion 81 33 coin per
ounce for the silver it contains, and q cents
per pound for the lead. The dealers in ores
and base bullion on the Pacific const should
see that they are not undermined in this bust
ness by those ut the East paying higher
prices. All along the line of the rlilroad are
mining districts in which abound immense
Quantities of ores of copper, lead and other
base metals, frequently carrying an appreciable
amount of silver and gold. These ores, if Il
paying market can be found, will be extracted
and sent away for reduction; and our interest
being more closely allied with San Francisco
than the East, we desire to awake the atten-
ton of Pacific coast dealers To the fact that n
parsimoDiOus and indifferent course upon
their part may forever drive from their doors
an important and constantly increasing trade
We, Of this district have market now at
home, since the enterprise Of Gov. Matteson
was inauguutcd, and within u few wears
other separating and refining works will be
erected throughout the country; yet the ore
shipments will continue always and the most
liberal dealers will control the trade.-IYhie
Pine NelcS.
Year: 1870

One Of our prominent Republicans saw
yesterday, in business house on Caronde-
let street, a subscription to the Lee monu-
being limited to and fixed at five dollars
This Republican gentleman desired to sub
scribe to the fund.- but to his astonishment
his. subscription was refused. He would
like to know why. 9
Year: 1870

New ORLEANS, October 26, 1870
EDITOR REPUBLICAN:


Please announce that while l tender my
thanks to the kind friends who have placed
my name before the public as a candidate
for First Justice of the Peace of this parish, l
can not accept their nomination, and can
not consent to be candidate


Respectfully, JOHN P. BECKER.
Year: 1870

much mischief to German communications,
but believe he would do better with less
men. Mosby and Morgan did their work
most effectually with only handful of men.
The vigilance of the beseigers is SO constant
that even such an active raider as Gari6aldi
will find it difficult to effect a surprise.
Garibaldi, like Grant, IS a disbeliever in
night attacks
Year: 1870

Lee Monumental Association Of Louisiana.


The constitution of this association is
published in another part Of this paper.
The names appended are a guarantee that
the money subscribed and all donations
will be used in manner entirely satistac
tory. The admission fee has been fixed at
five dollars, Il sum which will enable every
man and woman in the State who loves and
revcres the memory of Lee to participate in
the undertaking. 1t is proposed to call Il
ming for the purpose OF efeeting perma-
nent organization as provided by article
three of the constitution, and due notice of
time and place will be given.
Year: 1870

The danger of risking the stoppaoe Of
the pores by sudden change oftemperature
Is terribly illustrated every day. A case
is related ofa leading New York gentleman
who having exerted himself on a vessel
somewhat unusually, found himself. at the
end OF an hour and a half, pretty well ex-
hausted, and perspiring freely. He sat
down to rest The cool wind from the sea
was delightful, and engaging 10 converse.
ton, time passed faster than he was aware
Of In attempting to rise, he found be was
unable to do SO without assistance. He
was taken home aud put to bed, where he
remained for two years and for long
time afterward could only hobble about
with the aid of a cruteh.


Less exposures than this have. in con.
stltutlons not SO vigorous, resulted in in.
fammation of the lungs, pneumonia"
ending in death in less than week. ar
causing tedious rheumatism, to be a source
oftorture for life time. -.


Multitudes OF lives would besayed every
year, and an incaIcuable amount of human
suffering would be prevented, if parents
would begin to explain to their children
at the age OF three or four years, the dan
ger which attends cooling off to quickly
after exercise, and the Importance of not
standing still after exercise, or work. or
play, or of remaining exposed to wind,
or OF sitting at an open window or door,
or of pulling off any garment, even the
hat or bonnet, while in heat 1t should
be remembered by all that cold never
comes without a cause, and that, in four
times our Of five, it is the result of leaving
off exercise too suddenly, or Of remaining
still in the wind, or in cooler atmosphere
than that in which the exercise has been
taken.
Year: 1870

NEW MINES NEAR SUsANvILLE.-Dur-
ing the past week quite an excitement has
prevailed in town in consequence of the
discovery of well defined quartz ledge
on the ridge between this place and Viii
low Greek, near the road. Considerable
ground has been located, and average
rock taken from the vein has been pros
pected, giving from fifty to one hundred
and fifiy dollars to the ton. Mr.. Thayer,
the discoverer, is an DID prospector, as well
as practical assayer, aud is one of the
parties interested in the rich mines near
Big Valley. He will r, turn in few days
when we suppose something will be done
to test the new discoveries Susanville
Saae Brush
Year: 1870

BUTTE CoUNTY-We clip ii follow
ing from the Butte Record, November 10TH


While NJ Pence, of Mesilla Valley, was
coming into town on Saturday last with his
wife, the tire on one of the wheels of the
carriage gave way, and, thinking that the
carriage could be driven to town by care
ful driving, Mr. Pence entrusted the reins
to b s wife, end walked ahead of the team
The horses took fright at something and
ran away, Mrs Pence being unable to
manage them. She was thrown out and
sustained several severe bruises, but no
bones were broken The runaway horses
collided with horse team ahead of
them, causing them to run away. and one
of the wheel animals was thrown down and
killed Mr.. P-nces team broke the pole
of the carriage, separated themselves and
ran to their satisfaction Chico Township
has population of over $500. At one
time Ophir township polled nearly that
number of votes. Now the population of
the latter township is much less. Ophir
was principally a mining section; Chico an
agricultural section. One of them was
Gas good as gold;' the other ''as good as
wheat" Oroville gardens fed Chico on
"ketchup" until the latter outstripped US
Year: 1870




Herald Steam Marine News Fleet.
The following named yachts which capable Of board
ing inward bound outside Of Sandy south
OF the Highlands, now compose steam marine
fleet
Screw propeller yacht HERALD.


Screw propeller yacht JAMES.


Screw propeller yacht JEANETTE


The marine Office whitehall slip, where all
munications from and consgnees the
vessels win be received and forwarded free charge


Herald Packages.


Captains and Pursers Of Vessels arriving this port will
please deliver all intended for the
regularly authorized agents who attached Steam
Yacht feet.


The New York Associated Press do collect
reports attend to the delivery Of packages will
by the following extract from the proceedings of the
regular monthly meeting held March 8, 1865
Resolved That and after April 1863 the Associated
Press will discontinue the collection of ship the
harbor of Now York. Passed unanimously.


Letters or news packages for the HERALD should not,
therefore, be entrusted the charge agents
Of the New York Associated Press
Year: 1870

THIS gentleman died yesterday in Havana at o
very advanced age He is known mainly as the
bridegroom Of the famous Diamond wedding, which
took place in October, 1859, when he married Miss
Frances Amelia Bartlett the young daughter OF q
merchant living on Fourteenth street. The cere-
m0ny TOOK place at ST. Patrlck's Cathedral and was
one OF the most gorgeous affairs OF the kind ever
known In this country. The groom was then an old


man, put rich one. He and his bride removed to
Year: 1870

TIE THEATRE.-The performance at the
Theatre last night was decided improve
ment on that Of the night before, passing
off to the entire satisfaction of a very large
and fashionable audience. The Misses
Chapman were as fascinating as ever, and
Bishop was as irresistibly funny. Tonight
a fine bill is presented, the burlesque Fra
Diavolo being the leading attraction. On
tomorrow afternoon there will be q matt
nee for the benefit of ladies and children,
when Kenilworth, one Of the best bur-
lesques in the repertoire of the company,
will be represented. It would be well to
secure seats early.
Year: 1870

TIE CINcINSATI CONVENTION are in rece pit OF


dispatch from DR.. Hotchkss, delegate to the conven-
tion under date, Cincinnati, Oct. s, from which we
gain the following facts: After four days session the
convention adjourned 1t perfect success in the
ability and harmony of the members. The thirty
second parallel was recommended the line of the
Southern Pacific Railroad. Resolutions were unan,
mousy passed calling the attention of Congress to the
importance OF clearing out the raft of Red river The
name was changed to National Commercial Convention
Perfect harmony and the best feeling prevailed and
there was disposition on the part of Northern men,
hers to comply with the desires of the South.
Year: 1870

MEssRs E. & B. JAC0Bs.-This old established firm,
which, b. fair dealing and small profits, have built up
one of the extensive trades Of any establishment
in this portion of the country will into their new,
commodious ard magnificent building to-day The stock
of goods now hand is enormous, consisting OF ev-
erythng usually kept in dry goods and grocery stores
embracing the largest stock Of shoes ever brought to
this MARKET besides which the senior partner, now in
New York, is constantly forwarding fresh supply OF
wellassorted and superior goods which will be offered
at New Orleans prices. They only ask of purchasers
generally and country merchants especially, to call up
on them and inspect and price their goods. Should
they conclude to purchase they will thus be ena-
bled to post themselves as to ruling prices.


As we have before sad their new store house is the
finest building in north Louisiana. 1t is five stories
counting the basement and has the Mensard root, so
RAPIDLY coming into favor in the Northern and West
ern cities The front presents beautiful and massive
appearance The first story above the basement has
massive iron pillars tastefully ornamented in addition
to which there is elegant iron verandah running
the length of the front, and beautiful little obserVa-
tory which surmounts and sets off the building. The
interior structure is in style corresponding with the
outer works. and both reflect credit upon the masons
and mechanics who had the contract. The brick work
was done under the supervision of T. B. Jordan, and
the wood work under that of Charley Moore.


Notwithstanding the comparatively dull times, one
of the firm assures us that their sales during Septem-
Der were heavier than in any one month since they
have been engaged in business.
Year: 1870

We learn that our article Bossier affairs has been
construed into an interference with our neighbor
which circumstances do not justify. In reply We have
say public journalists and having the success of
the Democratic party at heart we will certainly note
any dsafecton, Or the course of any set Of men to
break up the harmony of the party and endanger it's
success in the ensuing election. The article referred
to has called forth an explanation and we find that
there is a Democratic ticket in the field with Messrs.
J. N. Platt and T. C. Player nominees of the party
and candidates for the House of Representatives. and
of their acceptance Of the nomination assured.
They planters Of the parish, high toned gentlemen
Democrats, really representative men. Now what can
be the objection ogivng them undivided supports
Why endanger the success of the ticket by putting
forward independent candidates? In the matter of our
ueighbors the way, Democratic paper pro-
pose intervene far to insist upon the sup
port of the Democratic nominees for the State Legs-
lature for beyond doubt there will be Radical
ticket brought in the field Just so soon as Warmoth
gets here and gives his orders Silence and apparent
inacton is a part of Radical policy that will be mani
fest after Don Quixote and his squire visit us We in
sst therefore, that there will be taight-out Radical
ticket in Bossier parish, and all called independent
Democratic candidates Tor the Legislature must come
dowa There is too much at stake in the State to
danger the election OF Democratic members to the
Legislature on account of personal predictions.


The above remarks made in all kindness towards
those gentlemen who occupy the position of ndepend
ent candidates We honor and esteem them as highly
as do any citizen in Bosser parish, and per-
fecty well satisfied that they would never have permit
ed their friends to place them in their present attitude
had they then supposed that the Radical party would
make desperate effort to carry North Louisina as
they now promise to do,
Year: 1870

THE RAFT.-We invite especial attention to the let
ter of COL Hervey on the subject of the raft which We
should have earlier given to readers. We regarc
his as one of the most important movements of the
day, and know Of more competent to carry the
enterprise to successful termination than Col Hervey
Besides being gentleman of fine practical sense, in
domitabe energy and enlarged views, he is thoroughly
familiar with the of this obstruction, which has
been incubus, blight upon the prosperity of one
of the richest portions of the South for many


We very much hope that the people above will not
supnely let this enterprise anguish and die for the
lack of encouragement on their part. The gods helE
those who help themselves, and the people have re
maned inactive in this matter for precious years. partly
from lack of liberality and spirit of enterprise, and
partly from the selusve hope that the building of the
railroad would do away with the necessity of removing
the raft at ALL This is all wrong The raft can be re-
moved-must be removed; and every years delay will
but increase the expense of removal and retard the
prosperity of country almost wilderness, but
which in few short years would be made to TEEN
with large and thrifty population.
Year: 1870

VERREs VISITS THE PRovINCEs.-Public opinion is
very much divided as to how Governor Warmoth
should be received on his arrival here. We do not
pretend give the sentiments of any oursef
upon this "momentous question" but in view Of the
fact that the delegation of prominent citizens who
appointed public meeting to wait on him
Gently touching the matter of the militia assured the
Governor that we were peaceable and law wabiding
people, and invited him to visit and convince him
self of the truth of their assurances deem that it
would be in very bad taste leaving the question of
"pocy entirely out of view, for any unfrendy de-
monstratons to be made In point of fact, citi-
zens in honor pledged against such course Some
think that he should be honored, not as Ii. c. War
MOTH but as Governor of the State of Louisiana. We
do not think so-no more than we think burglar
should be honored because he had got temporary pos
session of the premises. At the time, it might
not be out of place for the committee who waited upon
him in New Orleans wait upon him his arrival if
they fit to oso, simply to give hasuch assurance
as they could that while here he would not be treated
dsrespectfuy except far the absence Of any dem
onsraton of respect might be so construed. Nor do
we conceive that this mark of courtesy the part of
the committee is specially demanded for he comes not
Governor or guest but as politician ackeyed with
his baseborn clan and intent upon fastening upon this
State vampire party which will, if permitted to longer
continue in power, completely bankrupt the treasury
and impoverish the people,


A LEssoN-Every campaign, political or military, in
the worlds history, attests the value Of union tie
fatal want of it. Look at the relative positions of
Prussia and France to-day. The hardy sons of Ger
many at the call of their respective Governments,
rushed to the front to meet powerful foe that had
declared war against them. They consolidated them
selves into great moving army for the protection
of the common fatherland. In short moon, they
have the best provinces Of France, and
planting their siege guns to open on her splendid CAPT


tol, WHILE the other hand hundred thousand
French soldiers pnng in PRISONS and great armies
of which they part and parcel, have been sea t.
tered to Winds the Emperor held in captivity and
the Empire destroyed All this the result of union or
the part and the fatal want of it the other. Al
history is but repetition of the lesson. Shall il
be thrown away upon in the present political can.
vass? Shall croakers on the flank and the eleventh
hour men of the rear bring ruin upon and all our
| hopesg


| Fellow Democrats, unite and let us work. and work
with WILL together. Register once, and about


to use all your exertions in behalf of the good
I
Year: 1870

MEssRs JEssUP, MARSH & McKELLAR.-The gentle
men comprising this firm all energetic, reliable and
thorough going business men, and have rapidly gained
their way into public favor. In addition to their large
establishment they have rented the aud elegant
store room adjoining them, which gives them one of
the very best and most commodious store-houses in
the city They will be at all times pleased to see their
friends Col Marsh is assigned to the ornamental dc"
Year: 1870

On Saturday night some freedmen from below on
the river behaved in a most outrageous manner. Some
six or eight of them on horses mules charging
around generally and when beyond the railroad, the
police made attempt to arrest them they were fred
upon. sharp skirmish thereupon ensued in which a
number of shots were fired. One policeman got a
ball through his coat, though it is not known what
damage was done to the negroes. When they reached
the suburbs Tom Johnsons residence, they fired
twenty thirty shots, alarming the women and
children in the neghborhood. Such scoundrels should
he taught severe lesson when caught.
Year: 1870

Those in position to know declare that the appoint
ment of Senator Morton as Minister to England meant
change in the foreign policy of the Administration
Its character was made known to him before he con
sented accept the position leave his place in the
Senate. Nothing beyond this general declaration has
transpred, but the nterninable Alabama claims ques
on it is assumed is included in the anticipated vgo
thay pnito
Year: 1870

Eastern failures represented to be em;nentiy RI
spectacle in the colossal proportions Of their liabilities
and the microscopic character of their assets but the
most recherche affair Of the kind the burst up
the New York firm Of Frank Skinner & Co. The
ameht OF other peoples money they have made
away with and can't pay is stated to be only four mil
lions two hundred and ninety nine thousand nine
hundred aud thirty dollars and thirty y-sevcn cents
Year: 1870

JoHN RoDINsoN's CIRCUS. - Our country friends
must not forget that the great circus and animal show
will be here on the 18th, and only remain three days
Bring in the children and let them have this op
portunity of improving their knowledge Of natural
Year: 1870

RoRRERY.-Some thief went into Capt. William
Robson's sleeping room, on Sunday night, and took
two hundred and fifty dollars from his pantaoons pock
ct and fine diamond pin, valued at some six or seven
hundred dollars from the bosom of his shirt which had
been thrown over chair. 1t is supposed he made his
entrance by unlocking the hall door with burglars
instrument On yesterday morning while Mr. William
Wise was at breakfast some sneak entered his room
and appropriated his gold shirt buttons and some
other article Of value.