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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1875-03-24

SPRING GooDs.-Despite the dull
ness in trade of which all complain,
still our merchants, those at least
who are patrons of the Democrat,
have replenishcd their bare shelves
with fresh Spring goods and all the
novelties of the season. Among
these we may mention the establish
ment of Mrs. Hetherwick's, under
the charge and management of B. c..
Duke; P. H. Oswald, Moses Rosen-
thai, Jonas Rosenthal, and the La
dies Emporium of Mrs. A. G. Stan
ley. Our people who desire to be up
to bon govt can't 60 amiss by step
ping into either of these stores.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-10-24
nor WISELY, BUT TOO WELL.

She sat in the dress circle, modestly attired in
a deep black The lively conversation going on
all around her during the overture did not in the
least disturb her perfect air of composnre, nor
did the opportunities of the popcorn boy inter-
rupt the harmony of her meditations. Her bright
eyes wou now and then shine out in piercing
briancy, as some pleasant memory would be
recalled, and sweet expression would steal over
her face in playful waves at its beckon. More
eyes than one had been fixed upon her from the
opening of the piece, and amongst them the
gorgeous blue ones of young gentleman not
unconnected with one of our contemporaries.
The young gent modestly admired at dis
tance, but growing more fearless he brought into
requisi ion powerful opera glass. The effect
was most marked; in fact, 1T was as bad
as that produced upon the youth who looked
through NJ. Quad's telescope. he changed his
seat nearer the object of his sudden flame, and
was henceforth lost to all the transactions going
on behind the footlights. He had been some
thing of traveller, and knew, as he thought, the
world very well, but In all his experience he had
never been so completely upset at first sight. 1t
was with something OF timid air that the Adonls
changed his seat to another still nearer, and paid
his deuoirs in exquisite glances.
Whether it was part OF the play or whether
the man behind the scenes had kno Wedge ct
the case, will never be known, but there was sud-
denly burst of light, and our vivacious reporter
saw perfectly the features IF the lady to whom he
had been devoting himself during the matinee
IL tcas his nlotte7-iia-td,c. He now has discarded
vlolets in his button hole, and wears an old felt
hat
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-10-24
THAT MISSING MONEY.
More About 1t.

The Reverend Radical Negro Senator Dave
Young, and his associates Of the School Board OF
Concordia parish, will not be tried on that char g
Of ENLIGHTENMENT until the next session of court.
The case was postponed on the motion OF Fl. B.
Spencer, Esq. counsel for the Reverend Radical
Negro Sena or and his associates. The next term
of court will be he d in April, and by that time
Mr.. Spencer, who was the Democratic nominee
for Congressman, will have returned from Wash
iugton, which place he intends to visit for the
purpose Of contesting the seat of Morey, the Re-
publican candidate, whom the Returning Board
declared elected
In addition to the charge of embezzlement
there are other charges against Dave Young,
which have not as yet have been investig ated,
but which wi Il be inquired into.
1t is alleged that he has speculated in the 'free
school warrants" by disposing G) Of them at a
ruinous discount when there was money in the
treasury to pay them, and participating in the
profits which accrued on their being cashed.
Dave is certainly in peck of trouble, and if he
comes out all right, he will be smarter than the
average mortal.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-10-24
OPERA BUUFFE.

One of the most admirable species of stage
amusements in this city is the opera bouffe; its
rollicking sparkling music pleases our theater-
goers, and the wit and humor which generally
abounds in this style of opera is calculated to
attract our people. Every one remembers with
pleasure the visits or Mile. Aimee and her troupe
to our city, and the crowded houses which almost
invariably witnessed her performances attested
the popu arity of the opera b,uffe. The ma age
ment of the Varieties Theater, approaching this
fact and desiring to cater successfully to the
tastes of our people, have dec ded to open the
season at theic theater with Grau & Chizzola's
French opera boufe company, in the popular
opera of Girofe- Girofa.
This opera is enc of Charles Lecocq's most sue
cessful efforts. 1t presents opera boutfe with all
the grace, the airy, delirious sparkle charac
teristic Of the true products of this peculiar
branch of opera. 1t also has the advantage Of
novelty, never having been played in this city by
any troupe. OF the company Itself, report speaks
in highly complimentary manner. Most of them
are strangers to u.s. except from the very favora-
be mention made of them by the New York press
There are two among them, however, who are
known to our opera-goers as ling possessed Of
excellent voices, and also as b ing good actors
We refer to Mons. Gabriel de Quercy and Mons
Emile Duplan, both of whom have been engaged
al our French Opera. There are fully fifty per-
sons in the company, and all clever actors. New
and attractive operas will follow each other in
rapid succession, and the personnel of the troupe
warrants us in predicting very successful visit
for the troupe
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-10-24
DONE GONE ODER DE FENCE.

Sdne-How you do. Julius?
Julius-Do! Humphl Done gone ODER de
fence.
Sam-How is dat? What you mean?
Julius-Well, Sam, tween you and de corr
crib de time is gone by to say: Glib me liberty OF
glib me def I is got de furst, and t'odder, can
feel its cold fingers gwine fru my hair, j!st il
it was gwine to lift nv 'xistence.
Sam (shlvering)- You make me feel as if a
dead man wur creeping ober my back. You stop
talking dat way. Ebery one can see you been
tending dis perlitishun meetings. Come down
from your high mule and tell me de fax.
Julius-Now you is right, it's dat berry mule
and forty acres of land dat been proms ed eber
so long and l is been fool huff to wait for dat
caused all de tIouhle.
San-I tink yu'l be waiting yet when Gabriel
toots his horn, for don't you see dey say dat Gen.
Grant is gone to Salt Creek. No man has eber
been dar and known to come back. Nice way
too, for gemman to get ont Of his word. Side,
it's pear to me, if he lubs us colored people
SO much, he'd come and see us too.
Julius-You's mighty right, and dat de reason
| say don gone ober de fence and eber after
will dept dis motto: Glib me de grub pile and
will vote for de man who GIBBS it to me.
KoRN KOBE
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-10-24
A DEPUTY SHERIFF KILLS A
CRIMINAL.
An Attempted Escape.
Francois Fort, of New Orleans, the
Man.

The following was received yesterday by
Sheriff Pagan:
Mr.. Rdgda-I captured Francois Fort four
teen miles below here, after being identified by
me- and he resisted, committed an assault, tried
to escape. and was killed on the spot. | await
Coroners inquest. Ii. r. 1HEBERG,
Deputy Criminal Sheriff.
THIBopAUx, La, Oct. %.
John McPhelin, District Attorney, N. O.:
Your Deputy Sheriff, 81. r. Theberg, killed
Francois Fort yesterday. The Coroner's verdict
is murder. He will be arrested in few minutes.
Tell Pagan. T. L.. WINDER,
District Attorney 18th District.
From the Thibodaux Sentinel:
ga man who called himself Jean Rouzamure,
alias Alphonse Richard, but whose real name was
Francois Fort, in attempting to escape from
Deputy Sheriff Theberg, of New Orleans, and
Sheriff Webre, of this parish, was killed by the
former officer yeste day afternoon, near Rich
land. Fort was fugitive from justice, having
fled from New Orleans in July last to escape ar
rest for having committed rape on 3 little girl
aged five years.
THIBoDAUx, IA, October %.
Sheriff Fdgdn-Theb was examined to-day
and sent Def re the District Court under bond
of $4,000. Will let you know tomorrow the
whole particulars. L. A. WEBRE.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-10-24
THE THIRD WARD In LINE.

The old Johnson Rangers of '6S and 70 met at
McDermotts Hall, corner of Girod and Tchoupi-
toulas streets last night.
The meeting was called to order at 71a o'clock
by Thomas Grlffen, Esq. acting President.
An election of officers was gone into with the
following result:
President, James Flynn, Esq; First Vice Presi-
dent. Thomas Grifen Second Vice President, J.
DOYLE; Secretary, VIM. H. F ynn; Treasurer,
Peet McDermott; Marshal, Thomas Duffy; AS
sistant Marshals, NJ. mclaughlin and John
Griffen.
Mr. Flynn was escorted to the chair by COM
mittee composed of Eessrs. Kelley and McGlaugh-
lin, and, on assuming the position of President,
in response to a call, he made an appropriate
speech.
A committee of three was appointed to draft
bylaws and constitution. 1t was composed OF
Messrs VIM. H. Flynn, John Boland and Senator
Kelley.
The following resolution was offered by Mr..
Thomas Duffy, and adopted:
Resolced, That the name Of this club be the
Johnson Rangers Democratic Club of the
Third Ward, originally organized in SO, and that
we invite all residents of this ward to enroll Their
names.
Addresses were made by James Flynne, Esq
Senator Kelley and Chas. Byrnes, and when they
had concluded the meeting adjourned.
The sweet strains Of the Gaietv Theater band,
whose services was kindly rendered by Manager
James Flynne, cheered the boys as they left the
hall
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-10-24
A MARRIAGE.
All AbOut the Man who was
Married.

| There was a man married in Thibodaux the
| other day, and the BULLETIN has been duly noti-
| fed of the fact. Under ordinary circumstances,
when due notification was given, it would be our
| pleasing du to chronicle the fact, with appro-
pirate terms Of congratulation to the groom, but
| the circumstances under which the ceremonies
attendant on the nuptials of this man in Donald
vile, who was married were contaminated, were
decidedly extraordinary, and do not JUSTIFY any
notice that might be made in the ordinary way.
This man in Donaldsonvllle who was married
we omit his name-has been living in Donaldson
vile for some time, and he gained his living in
this same town as printer. He fell in love
other men living in Donaldsonville have fallen in
love, and other men who lived in other towns and
have gained their living as printers have done
the same thing-but this man who was married
bestowed his affections On two ladies, and they
DO h bestowed their affections on him. One of
them lived in the place in which he lived, and
the other resided in Thibodaux.
For time the man who was married was
happy in his double affection, but the time came
when he was decidedly the reverse.
In the presence of one OF the ladies he was
overcome and induced her to yield to his solici-
tations to make HIM happy man on the day he
should name, and he named the day and the
hour. And In the presence of the other lady he
was equally overcome, and equally as DESTROYS of
being made happy man, and she, too, Yielded
and again this man who was married named the
day and the hour and fixed the same day and
hour as had been specified in his agreement with
the first lady.
The day named came, and then the troubles of
the man who was married commenced. 1t was
for HIM 10 decide which of the two ladies should
make him happy, and he was unable to do it, but
others decided for him, as will hereafter appear.
He hired horse and buggy and started IN the
direction of Thibodaux to allow the lady there to
make him happy, but changed his mind while on
the road and returned to Donaldsonvle to be
made happy there. but again changed his mind
and again started for Thibodaux. On the way he
attempted to make himself happy by blow ing out
his brains, but the colored boy he had with him
interfered; and still miserable he drove on until
he reached Napo!eonyIlle, where he was met by
friends Of the lady in Thibodaux.
They meant business, and glimpse of their
weapons convinced him of that, AMI he kept
on, and this man who was married was made
happy in Thibodaux.
The lady in Donaldsonville who was to have
made him happy took the matter very philo-
sophically, and, thanking ''ths Supreme Being
for having protected her from such deviish
monster, "'she invited all her friends to party,
and thus disposed of The wedding supper.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-10-24
THE FIRST MEETING.


When first beheld her, 90 stately. sedately
And calmly she moved through the bright,
laughing throng,
That my fears, although love had enchanted me,
restrained me
From uttering what tremb..d even then on my
tongue.
My heart , in her presence beat lightly more
The lamps shone around but from all the gay
In which youth, age and wealth interminsl d, ]
singled
Her form, to which far off in homage bowed.
But at length I drew near, waxing holder, and
told her
How love had en.hralled me; and pleadingly
said,
If she frowned on the hopes that cherished
they persisted
Like leaves of the forest when Summer has
fed.
o, knew. though we'd met but SO newly, how
My fate in her hands lay, for veal or for woe
But l dr. AIMED not her shadow, forecasting,
30 lasting,
So fatal blight on my future should throw.
But with looks that might well have deferred me,
she heard me-
That my plea at the first was unwelcome saw
Yet, however, in time, she relsn. ed-consented,
And became in due season-my mother-ln-law.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-10-24
ON DIT.

The rule for bail in the case of Mat
Hogan was argued Saturday morning, and
was taken under advisement.
49,. The Meyers nine will play picked
nine at 2:3O P. NJ, on Sunday, the Oath inst,
at Piety street green, for barrel of "Buck. "
49,. Two friends were spending the night
together, and after they had retired one said
testify to the other: "John, can't you tuck in
the bar 2" "Oh, yes" quickly replild John,
"Tve tuck in many bar
-. There will be a meeting of the share
holders of the Cooperative Association, at
No 200 Poydras street. next Monday night,
for the purpose of electipg Board of Direc-
tors.
49,. Smith, the Sheriff has gone to Baton
Rouge, where he will meet and have talk
with his deputy, Woodward, aad submit his
accounts to the committee of citizens of the
parish. The Acting Governor will have to
move rapidly if he proposes to settle the diff
fculty, as Gov. Kellogg will be here in few
days and will relieve him.
=. .Clapp claims to have the champion
chicken, little one that Matched itself, but
up town there is rooster taking care of a
brooI, and he now comes forward for the
blue ribbon. These wonderful chickens are
somewhat like hornets nests. You str one
up aud think it the hottest you eyer saw,
when along comes larger one that warns
the tears out of stone jug by its furious
heat. man who stirs up the chicken ques-
ton doesn't know what he's about.
p. The pin-back dress was bad enough,
but Camp street was enlightened yesterday
afternoon by an improvement to this prevail
ing style. A lady, quite stylishly dressed,
was seen walking up the street with her right
hand hidden within the folds of her dress
(not exactly in front), and, with grim, bull
dog effort, she was pulling it back until
bystanders thought the fabric would give
way. No pin could have stood the strain,
and sheer muscle was brought to bear. Where
will inventive genius stop?
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-10-24
9 One More Unfortunate, Weary
Of Breath" Seeks Relief ina
Watery Grave.

Between the hours Of ard o'clock, Saturday
evening, man supposed to be German, while
crossing on the Second District Ferry jumped
into the river from the boat. e-preservers
we're thrown to him by Mr.. Roper, the collector,
but the man seemed determined to die, as he re-
fused TO take hold Of them. Before he took the
fatal leap, he laid his hat upon the deck OF the
boat which contained several blank billheads,
with "P. Seidel, Furniture Dealer, 237 Charities
sire et," on them.
On the back OF ore of the billheads was writ
ten in German and broken English the following,
"Any person who finds this send at this ad-
Dress"
The hat and papers were taken to the Eight
Precinct Station, where deceaseds son identified
them. Areporter ofthe BULLETIN Immediately re-
paired 10 the residence of the deceased, as
directed by the writing, at No. 237 Chartres
street.
Standing upon the banquette in front Of the
house was the wife of deceased, who having
heard the sad news, was awaiting the arrival of
her husbands body. Gathered around her were
wo children who we're weeping as il their little
hearts would break, and ever and anon calling
upon "dear papa, but 'alas, they scarcely were
able to realize that he would never again hear
their voices, nor speak to them in tones Of
parental affection.
Our reporter inquired Of the bereaved widow
her late husbands troubles, when she gave the
following statement
My husbands name is J. Heidel. furniture
dealer, and fifty years Of age. About twenty
years ago he came to this country from Austria,
the place of his birth. About one year ago he
was attacked with inflammation OF the bowels,
which not only caused him great pain, but seemed
to prey upon his mind continually.
Recently he asked his attending physician to
tell him truthfully his opinion concerning his
chances of recovery. The physician not wishing
to buoy him up with false hopes, told Sedel that
he was incurabe. This SET med to n AXE NE suf-
ferer perfectly desperate, and he would frequent
ly visit his neighbors and avow his inentien Of
self-deetructiOn, but they, deeming it a mere
whim o casioned by temporary depression OF
spirits, paid no attention to his threats.
Day after day past ed away, and every one i'm
agined that Seidel had forgotten his troubles
bn !, instead Of that, time had only strengthened
his determination to die. Accordingly he put his
threat into execution as above stated, to the
amazement of his family and friends.
When he left the house yesterday afternoon he
told his wife that he was going across the street
to visit friend, but never vent Some Of his
neighbors say that Mr. Seidels rash act was
caused, as they believe, from financial embar-
rassment, as well his physical ailments, as the
deceas, d has frequently spoken to them Of being
deeply involved in debt. The deceased leaves
wife and four children to mourn his loss.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-10-24

We are happy to learn that our talented fellow
townsman, Prof. D. Delcroix, with the assistance
of Mr. Reach, first violin solo of the opera, and
of Mr.. Mayer, the well-known and talented leader
of the orchestra of the st. Charles Theater. and
of Messrs. Dan.onet and Downward, will give, at
Grunewald Hall, in the months of November,
December and January, three concerts, in which
Beethovens, Mozart's and the other great masters
works Will be performed with the perfection and
artistical taste for which all these gentlemen are
SO well known.
These concerts will be given by subscription,
the price for the series being 50. Due notice will
be given of the time when they will take place,
as well as of the places where tickets can be pro-
cured,
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-10-24
POLICE FINANCES.

For some time past there has been a misun-
derstanding between the Police Board and the
Fiscal Agent regarding certain balance due the
latter, and this misunderstanding led to a man.
damus prohibiting Administrator Pilsbury paying
out any money received by him for police taxes.
The matter has, however, been arranged, and
yesterday Mr.. Pilsbury turned over to the board
between 49, 900 and $4,000, and this sum, with
other money, will be used to pay the police force
for the month of August The payment will be
made during the early part of next week.
This will be good news for the police.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-10-24

| Cap. J. H. Woodbridge, of Pulaski, Tenn, is
now on visit to this city with the intention OF
delivering few lectures on the subjects oil
"Light and the Eye " and "The Elements OF
Success in Life" Capt. Woodbridge was a brave
officer in the Confederate army, and at the battle
of Perryvle was 80 unfortunate as to entirely loss
his sight. He is a gentleman of culture and re-
finement and in his affection he turns to the peo-
pie for whom he yielded up the blessed boon of
sight in the hope that they will encourage him
to gain livelihood by means OF his talents and
education.
Surely, he should not ask in vain the indorse-
ment and support Of the Southern people, whose
admiration OF chivalry respect for bravery, and
sympathy for suffering Is so universally recog-
nized and applauded. Those in whose faith he
fought and for whose honor he suffered should
respond with enthusiasm to his request, not for
their charity, but for their practical Endorsement
Of his honest and able eff ,rts to earn living.
We clip the following criticism of one of his
lectures from late copy OF the Montgomery
Mail:
The lecture of Capt. John 81. Woodbridge at the
Arlington Club Rooms last night was wei re-
ceivcd by hi. appreciative audience. His sub
Ject, " How TO succeed, WAS treated III inAste1-
ly manner and not for single moment did he
lose the attention of his hearers. His powers Of
oratory are fine, his language chaste, his
thoughts excellent. Nothing commonplace,
either in ma ner or in matter, mars his address,
The care be evidently bestows upon his lee ure
will certainly win success for him. The closing
sentences of thu address referred to the time
and cause of his blindness, and go simply, mod
estly beautiful and touching we're they, that the
audience was compelled to give him tears for
applause. The best wishes Of the people Of
Montgomery will attend him always.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-10-24
THE STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE
Editor New Orleans Bulletin

Editor New Orleans Bulletin:
The result Of the session OF the State Central
Committee is before the Pablo. There was a
full representation of the committee from the
city and country. Hence the Importance of its
action.
What has it done?
The sum and substance of its action is briefly
as follows:
l. A call for purely political State Convention,
thus rever.ing the action of the previous session,
where it was decided not to hold any convention
at all before the nominating Convention.
g. A call for Convention ON the 9th of January
next, predicated upon opposition to the present
usurpatory State government.
8. The unanimous affirmation by the Central
State Committee that it is the OF the people
of this State that the Louisiana question must
be vigorously prosecuted in the halls OF the Sen.
ate and Of the House of Representatives in Con-
gress for the early recognition OF the legitimate
government of Lou siana and its installation.
f. The Wheeler adjustment only settlement
of the status of the members of the House of
Representatives of Louisiana, without prejudice
to the other issues involved in the louisiana i'm
brogio.
such is the result of the labors of the commit
tee-and that by unanimous vote.
The resolutions, as presented, suggested the
first Monday Of December next for the meeting
of the Con-ention. That was cbeerfully waiv I'd
upon the suggestion of the adoption of the reso-
lutions relative to the McEnery government and
the Wheeler adjustment. The only object OF
having the State Convention to assemble before
the meeting of Congress was to raise that very
ISSUE and fortify our representatives IN Congress
in urging the recognition OF the McEnery gov
eminent. The Endorsement OF the State Central
Committeeman such an Indorsement-was all
that could be desired IN that respec': Hence
the amendment of the resolution as to time and
its adoption as amended, ito use the express ons
of the BULLETIN with considerable spirit
passed unanimously" DEMOCRAT.