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The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-04-24
THE SOUTHERN SOLDIERS.

At late meeting of the Augusta (Ga.)
branch of the Southern Historical Society,
Gen. w. s. Walker was called upon to speak,
ard said that as the mind of his little
daughter began to unfold, she asked him
one day how he lost his leg. at was shot
off my daughter" And in answer to fur
Their inquiries on her part, he explained the
seasons which induced him and his fellow
countrymen to 60 to war. This incident,
he said. had convinced him Of the necessity
for Just such work as was contemplated III
the organization of the Southern Historical
Society He felt that no pains should be
spared in gathering up material when
would give to their children and to their
children's children clear insight into the
origin, rise and progress OF the Southern
Confederacy The Augusta Chronicle adds !:
In illustration of the fact that truth will
triumph, and high purposes be duly admired.
he mentioned the fact that during the pre-
sentation of leading characters in New
York theatre, greatly to the delight OF the
large audience, the man with the inevitable
cigar appeared, and the PRESERVATION was
greeted with the widest applause. Next.
General Robert +. Lee was as successfully
persOnated as was possible to any man. The
recognition was instant, and the applause
that greeted the name and persOnatlOn OF
the distinguished Southern general shook
the building from pit to dome. There was
in that fact an omen for the future-a happy
omen, he hoped, for the whole country. He,
for one, was for the Union, if we could keep
it. If there was any secession in the future
it would be on the part Of New England.
The history of Southern soldery would be a
prouder record than any other the nation
could show. 1t would have to take Lee,
johnson and StOnewall Jackson as exem-
plars of military genius, and confess that
Southern soldiery was the bravest in the
vunrlI
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-04-24

A MAsTERPIECE-Beaaty Of design and
purity Of taste in kind Of ornsmentation are ex
ceedng rare in these days of paudy display and show
The chaste and tasty notwithstanding all obstacles
will meet with 9 deserved admiration, and as an e,i.
dence, we cannot pass the soda fountain at the
corner OF Enterpe and Prvtana streets put up by Mr.
J. NJ. Rohbock and sold by H. T. Hill, E q. The foun-
f. Of the refrigeratire kind, with water let ar
rangement on the top by which statuette the top
covered by globe, is Swallowed by . film of falling
water making the whole attractive as well could be-
The sides of variagated marble ornanented with
silver and the tout ensemble Of the work pleasing and
elegant The eyrrps are arranged that 4 touch Of
into the glass cold and frigd. The mechanical ar.
rangements of the interior s such that the soda
mineral waters in constant contact with the freez
Of the ice and the thus reduced
lar below that of any other waters from other fouu.
tains Connoisseurs who can appreciate . f-e work
OF art should drop in the drug store and spe this
new 3unnyside' fountain. Already crcEs IL Rave
visited the corner Of Prytania and Ent look At
this chef daurre
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-04-24
The Courts.

There is absolutely nothing of interest
going on about the civil courts to-day
Judge Lynch continues confined to his resi-
dence by illness, and on the various dockets
we find no suits which would be of material
interest to the public.
In the Superior District Court a pro forma
motion was filed. for new trial in the case
of the Crescent City Gas Light Company VS.
New Orleans Gas Light Company.
The trial Of the appeal of Clinton, Audit
or, showing why he should not be punished
for contempt of court, in the case where he
issued certain warrants for $4,000 to
Semmes & Mott and w. H. Hunt, for SER
vices rendered in defense of the funding
bill, apparently issued contrary to an order
from court, was brought up. At the time
of our leaving the court the case was still
under progress, and Attorney General Field
was vigorously arguing against Mr. Gin.
toms appeal.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-04-24

A correspondent, writing from the city Of
Mexico, says: ~ cannot pretend to give a
description Of the Cathedral. l never saw
so much gold and silver used as ornaments
in the interior of a building in all my life
solid silver columns ten or twelve feet high,
supporting golden candlesticks, surround
every altar; bronze ratings protect the
precious decorations from the curiosity of
the devout worshpers. In every recess was
an altar, at some Of which, during my visit,
ladies, gorgeonsly attired, were kneeling on
the bare floor beside the filthy Indian, say
ing mass, and each alike dropped their fee
much or little, as the case may be-into the
golden box which the attendant held out.
Paintings on the walls, gold wrappings
around the sacred alcoves, and FURNISHED
gold and silver in great masses behind the
principal altar, make tie interior one scene
of splendOr."
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-04-24
The Price Of Cows Tail Judicfally
Determined.

lGlenville Ky.) Letter to Columbia Spectator
In nv last l promised to give you the
particulars of the Hadley Turner COW trial.
There was some trouble in procuring jury,
as the parties could agree on no number
less than twelve but our indefatigable con-
stable soon had the requisite number, and
the trial commenced. 1t seems that Turner's
dog had bitten off Hadley's cows tail, and
there was conflict in the testimony as to
whether the dog was acting on his own free
will, or whether he was obeying the COM
mands Of his master. The jury would have
been troubled to make verdict had it not
been for the very explicit instructions of his
Honor, the Court,
! regret that cannot give you verbatim
copy OF the instructions; as it is, can only
report from very treacherOus memory.
think, however, they will answer all neces-
sary purposes.
l. The court instructs the jury that if they
believe from the evidence beyond the int1u-
ence of a reasonable doubt plaintiffs cows
tail was bitten off by defendants dog, they
should find for the plaintiff, and assess his
damages at such sum as they think the tail
was proven to be reasonably worth, not to
exceed the amount claimed in the petition.
2. The: Court further instructs the jury that
if they believe from the evidence that the
dog was acting on his own responsibility,
and not under the control of defendant, then
the case partakes necessarily of the nature
of proceeding IN REM, and they must find
for the defendant and against the dog.
3. The Court, at the instance of defeI l.
ants attorney, further iLstructs the jury
that COW knoweth not the value OF tail
until she loses it, and, in assessing the
damage, they have right to take into con-
sideratiOn all the facts and circumstances in
the case; the disadvantages as well as the
advantages of cows tail the value to the
COW; the information gained by the loss of
the tail, and deduct said sum from the total
The jury retired and returned with YER
dict in the words and figures following, to
wit: ave, the jury, find for the plaintiff
one dollar and fifty cents. Sam. Potts, fore
man"
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-04-24

A well-known wealthy Partisan has had
himself painted by an eminent artist-"As
he was" Gas he is" and Gas he will be-"
Gas he was" represents him, at the age of
twenty-five: poor wretch in ragged gar
ments, with his toes peeping through holes
in his shoes sinking, half furnishing, By
the side of wall. "As he is" figures him
with gold chains decking his waistcoat, and
diamond rings blazing on his fingers. And.
Gas he will be" he is made hdeous corpse.
Not the least singular fe ture of such sin
gular freak is the fact that he has the paint
ings hung in his drawing room.
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About the City.
A Challenge.

"A n0ileD&es
Bill Davis, better known as Buffalo Bill
among the sporting fraternity, offers to fight
his dog Wallace against any other dog il the
dogs to weigh % pounds upon the day of
fighting. Bill says he means business, and
if anyone thinks he don't they can find him
and the money at the Grand Duke Saloon,
No. Basin street.
One Edward Marshall was arrested on
the corner of Canal and Franklin streets,
and conveyed to the First Precinct, for hav-
ing feloniOusly broken into the house of
VIM. Thompson and stolen therefrOm a lot
of jewelry and clothing
From Yesterdays Evening Editionl
Enlerprfsing.
Humphrey custer, Albert Berkeley and
Peter Brown, three festive gentlemen. who
were DESTROYS of taking trip to the Passes
to consult with "Eads," were much in want
of boat, and had not the wherewithal to
procure one, SO they banded themselves to-
gether and feloniously procured one, which,
being the property of William Scott, that
gentleman had the three explorers trans
ported to the sub-statiOn, where they dream
Of the dark rolling river.
Supposed Suicide.
A colored man by the name of Worrick
has been missing from his home, No. 1874
Tcboupitoulas street, since Thursday last,
the 10th instant. AS Worrick was rather
gloomy before his departure, it is supposed
by his family that he has flown to " that
bourne from whence no traveller returns"
Police Notes.
Mary Jetferfon was safely lodged in the
Third for having obtained goods from one
Marie Siguel, under false pretenses.
Albert Anderson was run into the First
on charge of larceny, made by P. C. Clark
One Henry Porter, who was guilty of flu
rious driving, was given nights lodging
in the Fifth and his three mules inpounded.
J. Buckner, being charged by NJ. Dinner
with embezzlement, was arrested by virtue
of a warrant and taken to the Eighth.
Richard Williams, "a years of age and a
native of Missouri, who was found lying OH
the levee in a sick and destitute condition.
was sent to the Charity Hospital.
William Casey and Henry Wallace, who
thought that "spades" were trumps. were
guilty of stealing shovel from Esau Taylor.
Hess them do it and called an officer, who
held full hand of "clubs," so Casey and
Wallace passed out and went forth to the
Seventh.
Is 1t q Ghost:
The press of the city have hesitated for
some Time before saying anything about
that mysterious night wanderer on Car. nde-
let street, tor the reason that there were SO
many conflicting statements in regard to
the affair. Night cabmen tell of seeing a
yelled woman stalking up the street night
ly, at IL o'clock, dressed in dark gray and
thickly yelled. When pursued, she turns a
corner and disappears.
A citizen returning home from a party
had the effects of the champagne frightened
out of his head by this figure rushing past
him violently, and he now says he believes
in ghosts. The policemen appear to be ig-
norant of the existence of the bugbear, and
refuse to give credit to the story on so many
tongues.
Her walking ground is on Carondelet
street, from Gravier to Poydras, but where
she comes from, or whittier she goes, no one
can tell.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-04-24

A distant war in Sumatra between the
Dutch and the Sultan of Acheen, is of grave
Importance to the future of Polynesia. 1t
is, in fact, the last struggle between the
European and the Mahomctan for the pos
session Of those rich islands which furnish
spices to the world. 1t is so regarded
throughout the East Indian Archipelago.
The Dutch have fought with stolid obsti-
macy, and the Achinese with desperation
The resistance of the latter reminds one of
the Moors in Granada. Acheen may be con-
sidered the Granada of Sumatra, and the
KratOn is the Alhambra. The latest advices
from the seat Of war indicated that the
Dutch were making sure progress toward
the subjugation of the country.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-04-24

A married couple in Washington were ar
ranging terms for separation, to avoid the
scandal Of a judicial divorce, and friend
had been employed by the husband to nego-
tiate the matter. The latest mission was in
reference to valuable ring given to the
wife before marriage by the husband. For
this he would make much desired conces-
sion. The friend made the demand.
What !" said the indignant wife, do you
venture to charge yourself with such mis-
sion to me
Can you believe that could tear myself
from gift which alone recalls me to the
days when my husband loved met No!
This ring is my only souvenir Of happiness
forever departed! 'Tis all "-and here she
wept-" that I now possess of once fond
husband The lady duplicated, grew OBJ
stinate, grew desperate, threatened to sub
nit to public divorce as lesser evil than
parting with the cherished ring, and at last
confessed that she had sold it six months
before,
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-04-24

Mrs. Belva A. Lockwood, attorney at law
in Washington, is knocking for admission to
the bar Of the Court of Claims. Her case is
still undecided. Chief Justice Drake said
that he had examined the rules governing
admission to the bar of his court, and made
the discovery that an attorney, to be adj
mitted, must be ga man of good moral
character" In case she is not admitted,
Mrs. Lockwood proposes to ask Congress
for legislation declaring that the law is not
intended to exclude women from the bar.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-04-24

1t is said that at Methodist Conference
at which young minister wished to be or
dained, brother asked the applicant if he
would not abandon his purpose if shown by
the Bible that he was not called to preach9
The young man replied, Certainly y where
upon the young brother read from Isaiah the
words, ''How beautiful upon the mountains
are the feet of him who brings good
tidings"- at the same time pointing to the
candidates understandings" His feet
We're about the size Of canal boats.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-04-24

The Festival will be inaugurated by GRAND
CONCERT, to commence Sunday at IL O'Clock.
The formal opening will take place at o'clock pre-
cisely in the great Exposition But ding. The pro
gramme consists of operate selections by Double
Orchestra: Orations in English and German, by
NJ, CHAS. F. LUCK and h. HANSCHKE; Songs
by the German Glee club, etc.
Series of Popular Plays and Games,
under the leadership of Mr.. LOUIS STEIN, will COM
mence at O'clock consisting Of Running races for
boys and girls rooster in the pot sack race mixing
shoes; water railroad; sausage swapping; wheelbar
row race; blindfoded; rope jumping; football play
ing; greasy pig, etc.
Other amusements in abundance.
An extensive aud we'll supplied Restaurant loca ion
in the Exhibition Building next to the Race Stand
wi be under the charge of the
LADIES' AID ASSOCIATION,
VIII all the decacies of the be had at the
lowest city prices.
Two large Orch stras engaged and darcing OH
the platform, well as in the main building, will be
kept up un il II o'clock in The evening.
The grounds will be brilliantly illuminated, and
str ct order maintained
The eeveral bars are under charge of well.known
citizens, members Of the Association.
On Monday, April 27.
the og' anime of the first day, except the opening
ceremonies, will be re, Gated.
The friends of the little orphans, and tho public in
general, are cordially invited.
Tickets-Fifty cents. Children free.
F. DELBONDIO, President.
ape st GEO. STRONGER, Secretary.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-04-24

There are over fourteen million children
Of the school age in this country. We spend
annually for schools over ninety-six million
dollars, which is equal to one-third of one
per cent. Of the property, real and personal,
Of the whole country, as returned by the
last census, and we employ 22l 900 teachers
The National Government has already set
aside for educational purposes 10000 acres
of the public lands.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-04-24
Pratical Suggestions.
THE MATTER OF RELIEF TO THE OVERLOOKED.

Editors Of the New Orleans Bulletin:
In regard to the dispensing of relief to
the sufferers in the overfowed districts,
would make few practical suggestions.
l. The relief committee here, should have
little or nothing to do with Presidents
Of the Police Juries in the parishes.
2. Personal supervision in this matter of
distribution of supplies is altogether neces-
sary, if the work is to be properly done.
Responsible parties can easily be found in
the several parishes, who are in central
positions as to the sufferers in their dis
tricts-parties who know as to the actual
need of sufferers in their neighbOrhoods,
and who will attend to the supply of their
wants and keep account Of what they do
If the relief committee here are in want of
names Of such proper parties, l would sug-
gest that by applying to the captains of our
coast packets, or to Vim. S. Pike, Esq, or
to Edw. j. Gay & Co., or other commission
houses who have business connections in
the OVERLOOKED parishes, and are widely and
we'll acquainted along our whole coast, the
names OF such parties could readily be OBJ
tanned.
3. Plenty of skiffs or yawls should be sent
up at once to the different places to which
supplies are sent, as you may depend upon
it that there are very many who cannot be
reached except in such way, and sklffs will
be in demand to take to many a sufferer the
bread he needs.
have had some experience in overfows,
and would lay particular stress upon the ne
cessity Of the personal supervision Of good
and responsible men in the giving ont Of re-
lief, to prevent as far as possible the imposi-
ton and humbuggins which always obtains
in such emergencies. Respectfully, F.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-04-24
AuctiOn Sales.

AuctiOn Sales.
FURNI HING GOODS AND NOTIONS
ALSO AT IL O'CLOCK NJ
SPECIAL INVOICE OF FINE FASHIONABLE
CLOTHING,
TO CLOSE CONSEQUENCES AND COVER AID.
VANCES.
AND AT O'CLOCK P. NJ
LARGE LOT OF SADLERv.
DY HOFFMAN, MARKS & CO.-ALEX
ID LEVY, Auctioneer-Salesroom, No. SO Chartres
street-Wi1 be sold on FRIDAY, the oath inst at 10
o'clock, A. M
$500 lots Of furnishing Goods and otons.
Also at IL O'Clock n.
special invoice Of Extra Fine Fashionable Clothing
to close consignments and cover advances.
-And--
100 lots Sadlery, consisting of Gents and Iades'
Saddles. C..llars, Martingal 9, Bits, Harness,
Stirrups, Whips, Spurs, etc.
To be sold without any reserve whatever.
Terms-At sale. ADA
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-04-24

The Aberdeen (Miss.) Examiner says:
Thousands of head of stock were driven
ont of the low lands in advance of the nm.
precedented flood, but still great deal of
stock must have persisted, as it is well
known that cattle will stand in rising water
until exhausted, and then lie down and
drown, although the overflow may not be
knee Deep"
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-04-24

A young, but original genius was standing
beside reverend divine on the bank of the
river, the other day, where large crowd
had assembled watching the drifts borne
down by the angry floods, when something
resembling corn in the shock was seen float
ing down. The minister remarked that that
was indeed fulfilling scripture and casting
bread upon the water. EYES," rejoined the
Young sinner +" SO it is, but I'll be burned if
would risk my hoe-cakc on this RISE"
Aberdeen Examiner.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-04-24
AnallSenlenh.
ACADEMY of MUSIC.
Friday. April a.

Friday, Aprtl a.
Farewell Benefit of Miss JENNIE ExGEL. The
grand origina! spectacular extravaganza, enttl ed
the SEVEN SISTERS, aud select and attractive :
~ introduced Clio Entertainment.
SATURDAY NOON-GrAnd GIFT MATINEE. pre-
senting the popular operate burlesque, POCA-
h MAS. Immediately after which fine LADY'S
GOLD WATCH and CHAIN. worth One Hundred
and Fifty Dollars will be given to the holder Of
the lucky number.
SATURDAY Nj HT-SEVEN SISTERS.
SUND ,Y-POCAHONTAS and first and second acts OF
SEVEN SISTERS.
MONDAY.April 27-Beneft Of STUFF ERERS BY OVER.
FLOW. under the management of his Honor
Mayor Wilt and q committee of we'll known
citizens sp24
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An diversified female, breathing hard and

An diversified female, breathing hard and
carrying large hickory cane in her hand,
ran down Third street toward the depot
yesterday morning, inqniring of people on
the way, if they had seen "a small cross
eyed man anywhere along here" Several
persons inquired the canse Of her excite
ment, bnt she hurried on with the remark
Haven't time now, want to get my paws
on the fawning sycophant for Jest minute"
Detroit Free Press
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-04-24

"Was DR.. Livingstone insane p is ques.
ton now freely agitated Whatever the
truth Of the matter, certain it is that his
frequent efforts to reduce to writing the
six-syllable names Of places and people in
those African wilds were enough to unsettle
the intellect of any man.
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- ShYSter."

A libel suit against the Chicago Times has
been decided in favor Of the plaintiff, dam
ages $4,000. The alleged libel consisted in
applying the term "shyster" to the plain
tiff. Now, although "shyster " is not pre-
cisely term of endearment, it does seem to
nave been rated at rather high valuation
as an epithet in this case. If man has to
pay, or paper has to pay, 10000 for call
ing one a "shyster," what would it cost to
call him an asst
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-04-24

London is literally built on a foundation
Of pipes. In some places it would be diff
cult to find room to lay another pipe. One
gas company supplies two districts with
nearly four hundred miles of pipes. Then
there are the underground telegraph pipes.
and $500 miles of drain pipes, the lead and
iron pneumatic tubes, the sewers, the water
pipes and the underground railway.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-04-24

A foreign gossiper writes this important
news: Bismarck's wife wears the largest
shoes of any woman beyond the Rhine, and
his daughter follows in the mothers foot
steps. What of that Is it not written
There's divinity that shapes our ends p"
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-04-24

MISUNDERSTANDING all our Texas ex.
changes we have not seen any expression of
opposition to-but, on the contrary, in many
Of them hearty endorsement of-the pro-
posed annexation Of Caddo and De Soto
parishes to that State, with the single ex-
ception of the Jefferson press.
hreveport Times, 18th inst.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-04-24

A mans hypocrisy is often detected by
the largeness of his religious profession,
even as bogus five-cent nickels are discov-
cred by the fact that the motto In God we
the genuine.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-04-24

1t is thought by some old sea captains of
New York that the Europe is still atloat, and
as shehad very valuable cargo, there is
talk Of sending out vessel to look for her.
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Railroads.

kl(LtLTOUNSs
GREAT JACKSON ROUTE.
Trains depart and arrive as follows:
from the Depot, head Of Elysan Fields street)
DEPART. ARRIVE.
Mail. ..............4 P. n Mail. P NJ.
Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars through TO St. Louis,
Chicago and Louisville.
Only one change of sleeping cars 70 Eastern cities
Tickets for sale and information given at % Camn
street, corner Common.
,o a. D. SHELDON, Agent.
E. ~ FnoS1, oenerai Manager. ap19 If