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The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-04-04
The Str Chamber.

Under the present system of municipal
government most reprehensible practice
has obtained in the deliberations of the
Board Of Administrators, that should he
discontinued Immediately. We allude to
the private caucuses of the members pre-
cedng each regular session. This unusual
and dangerous proceeding was inherited
from the first Radical administration, and,
we believe, owes its origin to the fertile
brain and cunning devices Of ex-Mayor
Flanders. 1t was designed to facilitate the
members, vino were all Radical Republicans,
in connecting their schemes and prepare them
for execution, without the knowledge Of
the press or people. 1t Invested each indi-
vidual member Of all personal responsibility
in legislation, by excluding from the public
eye their respective votes upon the various
measures discussed and adopted or rejected
1t stifed all debate and gave "cut and
dried" aspect to every ordinance or legisla
tive act, that, to say the least of it. smacked
of collision. In fine, il was found to be the
most effective plan to enable the city admin
istratOrs to do just as they pleased without
"let or hindrance," and without fear Of ex-
posure.
But the members of the present beard
should bear in mind that, unlike their pre-
decessors, they have constituency. They
arc presumed to represent the int ligence,
the wealth, the virtue and honesty of the
community, and they are required to give
tull and undisguised account Of their stew
ardship. They will not be permitted to
shirk any responsibility, and these star
chamber" deliberations must be abolished.
We desire to see, and the public have a
right to demand it, that every public meas
ure, however insignificant, concerning the
government or the interests Of the city,
should be discussed and acted upon in open
and public sessions of the board. The pub
lie have right to know how every member
votes, of his own free will, untrameled by
any caucus or previous private consultation
and agreement. In this way can proper
be placed upon the official conduct
pf every member, and their united RESPONSE
bility, or rather responsibility, will be de-
,trOyed, and each individual will then stand
upon his own merits. Such Irregularities to |
nse a mild term, will not occur so frequent |
" as they have done of late. Or if they do,
here will be no difficulty in attaching the
;ensule and public condemnation where it
Justly belongs.
The fear of exposure and the power of
public opinion are wonderful safeguards,
md exercise a magical influence over the
lctiOns of public servants. Let us lot then
'e deprived Of this potent agency. Close
he star chamber" gentlemen, and tran
'act your business in the broad light Of day.
'Act well your part. ther all the honor les
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-04-04
Col. James H. Wingfleld.

To the many friends of Col. James II.
Wingfield his demise was not unlocked for.
For some time past he had been sufferer,
and yesterday evening at $50 he passed
away. Chivalrous, brave and gallant en-
cleared to friends by every tie, Col. Wing
field has left vacant place in this conmu-
nifty hard to fill. He was native of
Norfolk, Virginia, and for series Of years
has been IA resident of this city. He entered
commercial life here soon after his arrival,
and followed the vicissitudes and the for
tunes of this metropolis. Being of an
ardent nature he joined our Fire Depart
ment and became "a member Of Mississippi
No. in l547.
Approaching the necessity which then ex-
listed for an addition to our Hook aud Lad
der companies, he organized Pelican No. 4,
and since that time has been an energetic
worker in the fireman's cause. His heroic
services called him to the station Of the
first Chief Engineer in 1855, which Office he
filled with credit and honor.
When the war broke out Colonel Wing
field went out as Captain of the Beaver
Creek Rifles, belonging to the Fourth Louis
lana Regiment. Afterwards he became a
member of tho Ninth Louisiana Cavalry, Of
which regiment he afterwards became Colo
mel. Wounded in numerous engagements,
he at the close of the war became the Mayor
of Summit, Miss, and at the time Of his
death was agent of the Iron Mountain Rail
road.
With a reputation unblemished, charac
ter without stain, manner unassuming,
generous and kind, Colonel James H. Wing
field will carry to his grave the regrets of
populace, the tender regards of our commu-
lty.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-04-04
The Pledges Of the Poor.

1t is only during times Ut unusual press
ure that the burthen imposed by pawn
brokers is felt by the middle classes, for u
is only during such times that this class
seeks their assistance. During the late
panic many who were hardly cOgnizant Of
The existence of loan Office felt their usu-
rous presence to a bitter degree, and family
plate and old souvenirs went their way to
the three balls" only to realize bare
pittance. Rare,y, if ever, is more than one
third the value of articles presented given,
and if it becomes forfeited the remaining
two-thirds is never returned. This gives to
the pawn broker a profit Of two hundred
per cent. for the use of the money few
months.
The rates Of interest they charge are ex-
brilliantly high, and this, with the immense
profit on the articles, gives them hand
some return. These three balls are the M
blems of a sure and speedy fortune, although
it may be at the expense Of the thousand
poor. What we have experienced during
the panic may be re-enacted during the APP
preaching summer, and it is for this reason
that we call attention to this question.
They do these things much better in France,
and although, under our system OF govern
..,ent, it would be difficult to establish
Mont de Pete here, yet an Improvement in
our system Of loan offices might be effected.
Really the loan Office should be under SOHO
charitable institution, or managed by
board of well-known citizens, because its
purpose is to aid the unfortunate and needy,
and not to fattcn on their want. Let this
subject be looked into.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-04-04

We notice that our aged neighbor, the
Pic, has, after many tremulous struggles
at last come to the front, and, at variance
with its past soporific career, opened it's
blinking eyes to the recent developments at
the City Hail. A friend suggests that an
application of French tallow to the Pies
chest, and little of Kellogg's soothing
syrup, will bring the old lady around. The
indistinctness in it's articulation is entirely
owing to age, and hopes are entertained
that its recovery may be looked for soon.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-04-04

Free banking seems to be in the shade for
the past few days, owing to the loss of Sem
ators Merrimon, Bogy and McCreery, of
Kentucky, to the majority, as heretofore found
voting solidlyon every proposition ; but they
act from conviction that free banking
without restriction, or convertible basis
would be, if not injurious, at least source
Of unsafety in the domain Of currency circu-
lation. 1t may be considered virtually out
Of sight, if not lost-perhaps seeking tenn
porary concealment until its chances inn
prove, which are extremely doubtful. If it
came up now it would be lost by at least
three votes, if not more. The Merrimon
amendment, which provides for an increase
of forty six millions in national bank circu-
latian to the South and West, is almost GER
tain to pass when reached. There will be
much contention about amending the third
section SO as to provide an approximation
to free banking, in giving about one hun
'lred and seventy millions more of bank cir
culation to the whole country. but much
doubt prevails as to the passage Of this
measure
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-04-04
The City Hall Investigation.

The effect produced by the Bulletins
article, in reference TO City Hall matters,
yesterday, among all circles of our popnla-
ton, was similar to that created by the ex-
pose of the New York Times, in reference to
the Tweed matter.
Mr.. Schneider had stood so high in the
estimation of the public, that they were
naturally loath to believe any of the state
ments and rumors which had obtained
concerning him, and the publication of facts
which were IN themselves damaging, and
which were admitted by Mr.. Seine ider,
created the profoundest sensation.
The committee appointed by the Mayor
met at IL o'clock, but, not being
ready to report progress, they adjourned
until to-day, when in all probability report
will be made, or the sphere of the investi-
CATION extended. There is no Disgusting the
fact that the matter has grown to such pro
portions that nothing short of an official
searching investigation will satisfy the le-
mand of the public, who are now fully
aroused and expect that whatever is done
will be done thoroughly.
We have a large amount of additional
evidence which, however, we prefer to with
hold until the committee shall report, not
wishing to forestall public opinion, or in any
way bias the judgement.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-04-04

There is always great deal Of sport i'll
Washington at the taur pas made by new
members Of Congress and their families,
who are unused to the demands of fashion
able life. Fancy the horror Of the diplo-
mates who were guests at a recent State
dinner at the White House at seeing the
wives Of several Congressman present In
black dresses with high corsages. "Oh,"
exclaimed an appalled, diplomatic afterwards,
" it was horrible. Such a disIespect to the
President and his wife. "-Graphic.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-04-04

The examination of Secretary Richardson
and Commissioner Douglass by the Ways
and Means Committee in reference to the
SanbOrn contracts was exceedingly dam
aging ia tho former and rather cretlitable
to the latter. Mr. Richardson attempted to
evade ce,'sure by pleading ignorance at
every point He declared that he had not
even examined the law under which the
contracts were made. The Solicitor, Mr..
Bantieid. was responsible for the greater
proportion of the mischief. The balance
was 4" be distributed around among the
subordinates in the Sccretary's office. Such
apitifr' exhibition Of stupidity, ignorance
and in'l'ecility was never before exhibited
by Secretary of tho Treasury. The COM
mittee. without an exception, unite in
writing linn down very insignificant man,
totally unqualified for the high position he
holds. Commissioner Douglass's statement
was plain narrative of the facts connected
with tho SanbOrn business, so far az it
came within bis official knowledge, ard
was very favorable showing for him, and
just a. damaging to the Secretary and his
Solicitor.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-04-04

The Scientific American predicts that the
time will come when ice will be manufac-
tured in all our great cities at dollar a
ton. Manufactured ice at three dollars a
ton has for some time been in the market Of
New Orleans.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-04-04
.Jssst Issued.

FINLEY'S CONSOLIDATED BUSINESS DIRECTORY
OF NEW YORK CITY, BOSTON, PHILA.
DELPHIA AND BALTIMORE,
FOR 1915,
Contsining the name and address Of all Importers,
Jobbers and Manufacturers doing business In these
Cities classified and arranged under their appropriate
headings in convenient order. Handsomely printed,
and boun in cloth. nonpareil type, 205 pages.
inches. Price ouy Two DOLLARS. s mt to any adj
dress upon receipt of price. L. A. FINLEY CO.,
Publishers, No. Cedar street, New York.
For sale by GEO. ELLIS h BRO,
80 Camp street, New Orleans.
ap3-32dp Booksellers and Ststoners.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-04-04

The Khedive is preparing to send another
expedition up the Nile, under the command
of an English officer, Col. Gordon. The OBJ
ject is peaceful, and Gordon will only take
with him $50 men and a mitrailleuse.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-04-04

"Tt" day is not far distant" says a Ra-
leigh paper, "when the world will begin to
look o" death as journey to another coun-
try" The Louisville Courier j urnal as
sents I" this, and naively adds that the
journey viii be one on which we can sll 90
as dead heads.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-04-04

An American horse trotted match against
time IN uhe Bots dc Boulogne last week, and
accomplished its mile in 1884 minutes. 1t
was oae cf pair that had formerly belonged
to London banker.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-04-04

The ruling spirit-Cashier Ito Triples,
who has dropped off after presenting .
check)-"How'l you have it, sirr Tip
pies" Hot, please, and bit o lemon"
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-04-04

A str"aling minstrel in Missouri was re-
Gently 6scd two dollars for some trifling
offenscY As he had no money, the Judge
kindly adjourned court and the minstrel
was sNowsdr :" give performance in pay
ment IL isis fine. '4
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-04-04

A little girl asked minister, "Do you
think my father will 60 to heavenr "Why
yes, my child. Why do You ask ~ "Well,
because if he don't have his own way there
he won't stay long, was thinking"
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-04-04

The greediest man we have lately heard
Of lives at Madison, Ohio. His landlady,
thinking pleasantly to surprise one Of her
boarders, put gold ring which he had lost
in pancake, and placed the production on
his plate at breakfast. But the boarder
bolted the pancake in such large bites that
the presence Of the ring was not discovered,
and now it is lost again.-Rochester Express
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-04-04

Before the stout English Princess Mary
became the Princess of Teck, her friends
tried tQGet up a match between her and
Victor BGIaHuel. He came over to see her,
and, after the interview, exclaimed: "Why,
that womnn would sit on the seven hills of
ROr.e at once"
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-04-04

Tho Danbury philosopher observes that
the placidity Of expression worn by man
who is "next' in full barber-shop cannot
be counterfeted.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-04-04

There have been deep SHOWS in the noun
tains of Oregon during the past winter, and
the spring will probably open with disas-
trOus freshets.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-04-04

A TexaA railroad superintendent refused
to give. .. HsTdshell preacher, : pass. The
preacher humhly remarked that he was
nothing but . poor worm Of the dust, and
"Supe. thereupon replied that railroads
never passed worms.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-04-04

nothing tends to endear the memory Of 3
great man to his surviving friends, as the
fact that he left vacant seat to be filled
by one of them.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-04-04

Old Brownlow is writing against the civil
rights bill. He says that an attempt to
enforce the attendance of the two races in
schools and churches, will result in the total
destruction of the free school system in
Tennessee. When this old scamp tells the
truth, there is mischief ahead.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-04-04

Rnmors are heard of another humorous
weekly. 70 which Mark Twain, Charles Dud-
ley Warner and Bret Harte are named as
contributors.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-04-04

Alice Harrison as Tommie O'Brien, at the
Diamond Ring matinee to day-Academy.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-04-04

Thanks to C. C. Haley, of Commercial
Place and Poydras street, for the latest
Western and New York papers.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-04-04

The above statement IL just true and correct tran
script from the books Of the Company.
PAUL FOURCHY. President
g. ". Morn, Secretary.
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
Parish Of Orleans. city Of Now Orleans.
Sworn to and subscribed before me tho 9th day Of
June, 1879. p. CHS. CUvELLfER,
Notary Public
Ats meeting Of the Board Of Directors, held tn
9th day Of June 1878. It was resolved to declare
CASH DIVIDEND OF FIFTEEN PER CENT. on the
net earned participating premiums for the year ending
slst May. 1878 payable The third Monday Of July
next
Also. to pay TO the stockholders demand interet
at the rate of 10 per per annum their stock.
DnDCrOn1:
p. Msspero, Dsvid McCoard.
3. z Reh l. r. 0eneree
n. PUG. P. Fourchy.
p. s. Wiltx. III. Fernandes,
d. A. Chafraix, I'M. Alien.
Chs LATTE. ana
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-04-04
Cot on Manufac ures IN the Sout':..

The cotton mills in South Carolina and
Georgia are invariably profitable when well
managed; indeed, their reports show that
they are more profitable than the similar
establishments in the North. The Langley
Cotton Factory, located at Aiken, S. c.,
made a report last week, the substance of
which is as follows:
met profits for the year 1872. $f81 ,064 70
Profits for 1873 5l,926 IL
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-04-04

Out of which three quarterly dividends
were paid of two and half Per cent, each,
leaving to the credit Of profit and loss
Sl22, 800 90"
During the year 1873 the factory had 319
looms in operation, producing daily aver
age Of 50 yards each, against 800 looms, pro
dncing an average of so yards each, for
1872. The total production for 1873 was
1872 APP pieces or S, ABS, 10 yards. The total
material consumed was 46O2 bales of cotton
of 44O pounds each, worth 1926, 07a, being at
an average price Of l5tc. pound. During
the year the company erected nine new
buildings and added twcnty-eight new
looms. The mill has in operation 329 loems
and 5000 spindles, and employs $50 hands.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-04-04

After conference with the Editor Of this paper.
am satisfied that there = misunderstanding which
gave rise to the publication Of the article in reference
to myself in yesterdays issue, and withdraw the
card published in the Picayune and Times yesterday
so far it applies to the Editor Of the Bulletin.
ap4-2dp1t JULES ClSSARD.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-04-04

DedicnsiOs or the Monument
CONFEDERATE DEAD,
LADIES' BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF LOU
The dedication Of this Monument will take place at
GREENWOOD c. METERY,
On Monday, April 6, ut o'clock, p. NJ,
precisely.
The services will be:
Prayer-ry the Rev. DR.. PALMER.
Orstion-By Hon. H. N. OGDEN.
Benediction-By The Right ev. Bishop WILMER.
Floral of rings will be gratefully received at the
cemetery during the day.
The clergy all denominations and the public are
respectful solicited to be present
In Of RAIN the services will be postponed until
further Iotice.
By order of the President:
MRS. G. M. PRIrCHARD.
MRS. THEO sHUrE, Secretary. apl
COW PEAS. cow PEA,
NEW CROP.
1900 bushels Clay whppoorwill and Mixed
Peas,
For sac by &c. MURPHY Co.,
ap4-3t So Poydras street.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-04-04

1T Home
IN THE OLD ESTABLISHMENT.
SODA WATER. MEAD AND PASTRY.
s3...........st. Charles Street.
Opposite Com mer isl alley.
respectfully inform my friends and the public that
Charles and 81 Canal sire ts, have RENTED and fur.
nshed in complete style the old stand, No. 50 Canal
street, under Masonic Hail. made
80 FAMOUS
for the excellence of the Soda Water, Mead Pastry,
Coffee. furnished there in years past when the
business was conducted by my u Gle, the late Hugh
Nc lrskey and myself Those who call at the old
place will be cordially received and made to
FEEL AT HOME,
and may rest assured that exeron that capital
and long of experience give will be put forth
to merit renewal Of the liber patronage bestowed
in those years when McCloskeys" was the headquar.
t.rs for
SODA, MEAD AND COFFEE.
In addition. viii keep constantly on han genuine
CONGRESS, KISSENGEN and VICHLY WATERS, at
FIVE CENTS A GLASS
GEO. MCCKOSKEY,
SO st. Charles street, under Mas )nic Hall.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-04-04

The first iron-clad built in Hull was
launched on the Goth ult. She was chris
tened the Almirante Cochrane. The vessel
belongs to the class Of sea-gong iron-clads,
and is for the Gillian Government She is
plated and armed with six 12t ton
Armstrong guns.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-04-04

1t was singularly thoughtful in the Rev.
DIR. Byr"" South rland, Chaplain of the
United States Senate, to request tho Al
mighty, IN one of his prayers, to SEQ to it
that the proper arrangements were made at
Boston for tho funeral Of Mr.. Sumner. AL
most any ether preacher would have been
80 forgrLinl IN to have suffered the remains
to hav" gone on there with nobody to look
after III, funeral arrangements but the peo-
pie Of Boston themselves.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-04-04

Doors open at IL o'clock for the Academy
Diamond Ring matinee.
We acknowledge the receipt Of a pamph
let entitled the "Medical College, the Medi-
cal Profession, and the Public" by Stand
ford f. Chaille, A. NJ, NJ. D., professor of
physiology and pathological anatomy, medi-
cal department, of the University of Louis
lana.
Mr.. NJ. +. Halsey and Mr.. Jno. Cockrem,
appointed receivers by Judge Woods in the
case Of the Credit Mobilier, have duly qnal-
flied and entered upon the discharge of their
duties. Mr.. Cockrem is the Receiver of the
First National Bank, and the appointment
of receivers TO take charge of the assets of
the Credit Mobilier, was in pursuance of a
petition filed by Mr.. Cockrem in the suit
against Charles Cavaroc.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-04-04
UT. LOUIS LIFE INSURANCE CO.

The attention of all Policy Holders of the following
comp MES:
st. Louis Mutual Life Insurance Co npany,
Mound City Lite Insurance Company.
Missouri Mutual Life ms rance Company,
callet to tie fact that the three companies have
b. consolidated under the title Of The Louis Lite
lnsu' ance ompany The cons ,lidated company, NJ
bining It does the immense business of the three
co rpanies wi the exp Of but eff manage
meut is euabed to offer exceptional advantages to
insurer. For pa ment of Premiums any other
bushes Connected with the companies. address
HARMON DOANE, G nj Southern Agent,
Louisiana aud Southern Miss 1872 Graver and
ap3-tf 81 Carondeet street. New Orleans
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-04-04

After Nh interview with Mr.. Jules Cas-
sard, We are convinced that injustice was
done that gentleman in charging him with
being tl,e head of a ring operating in city
securities, in conjunction with the Depart
ment Of Finance at the City Hall. Our
statement was based upon the common
runner upon the street, whereas Mr. Cassard
positively discl sims any connection with
such ring, and pledges himself to adduce
such testimony before the committee charged
to investigate the irregularities at the Hall,
as will entirely exhonerate him from any
completely whatever. We are satisfied to
accept Mr.. Cassard's statement and abideby
the result of the impending investigation.