davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
, 1876-03-18

realised for the beautiful Demerara crys-
tails may, it is hoped, be taken as a proof
that there is a growing demand for this
KIND OF sugar, and also that the English
consumer is gradually acquiring a taste for
such an article, which comes from the place
OF production fit for all purposes of con
SUMPTION without the necessity of any
refining process in this country.
, 1876-03-18
THE SUGAR IN
DOMINICA.
from II. Prestoe's Report.)

The culture of the su9ar-cane is now the
most important industry of the Island.
The appended paper C will show the pro-
ducs OF sugar during the last five years.
The prospects of the present crop are
superior to anything ever before experien-
ced in the Island. l have already men
toned the great fertility of the soil in cane
cultivation, but | should add that the pow
er Of %ratooning in most estates seems in
definite. / was assured by the Managers
from Barbados that the manner in which
their canes r%atOoned was Incompatible,
aud certainly the fine appearance Of their
fields was fully corroborative of the
statement. From the prevalence OF genial
showers, especially ia the north of the
Island, planting may be done throughout
the dry season. The sugar cane is grown
on Estates Of every size, ranging from half
an acre up to $50 and 300 (cultivated)
acres, the Larger Estates being in the
valleys and on the fine undulating country
in the north east quarter of the Island
and the smaller more or less on the hills
some being at 5000 it. aIt.-wbeuce the
produce is /" headed down palm leaf bags.
On these small properties, in the grinding
is done by cattle or hand mills. often of
local manufacture. The making is also of
n premature character, aud the result is
the most W5etched article of sugar that
could be made, having the appearance Of
very black mud. There i, of course,
immense waste in every stage of the
process Of preparation, but especially in
crushing and conveying to town. IT. the
larger Estates, generally under most i%utelli-
gent management, q good average brown
sugar is made, and on the fine HiHsborough
Estate a good concrete is made by the Fryer
concreting process. The condition of this
Estate, the sugar produced both in guam
tity and quality, aud the magnificent set Of
concreting works, are a credit not only to
those concerned in their management, but
to the Colony at large and more, the ex-
istence OF such an estate, it's works and
the results, are what any colony in the
West Indies may be proud of. I have
never seen more orderly management, more
active, or better-favoured people on any
sugar Estate. With the thought of the
amelioratiOn of the condition OF the Island
and that of its people ever uppermost in
mind, I could not but reflect on the con
trast presented by this pleasing picture of
activity and intelligence, combined with
geniality, to that OF the wretched home
and life Of the squatter, or peasant-pro-
prietor-to be found even within q few
miles Of the spot.
I could not but be struck by the fact
that of all the agencies of civilization and
Improvement for both the depressed and
depraved in the West Indies, such an
Estate, with such works, are immeasurea-
bly, the most powerful !; a fact that seems
20 be quite overlooked by philanthropists
in their efforts to elevate these populations.
, 1876-03-18
DEMERARA CRYSTALS.
From the Produce Markets Review.l

In Demerara and Trinidad-weighed
down as they have been with an exception
ally expensive labour-system-the most
anxious attention given towards improved
appliances in the manufacture of sugar.
while the prices which have lately been
, 1876-03-18

Il will thus be seen that in spite of an enor-
nous consumption, increasing annually with ex-
traordinary rapjdity, the bonded price of Sugar
is lower than it has ever before be n. The in.
crease in the production of SO per cent. in ten
years, and the vast increase in our own con-
sumption, form the complete justification of
those who so long, and apparently so hopeless
ly, protested against our system of duties.
The consumption Of the chief countries of
Europe aud America, taken together, showed
an actual decrease Of SO, 600 tons, or 81 per
cent, in the twelve months ending last N0vem.
Der, while the yield of the current Beet season,
and the approaching Cane crops will, it is ex-
pected, show a surplus of 10000 to 2O0,O 900
tons-an increase Of u to 10 per cent. on the
quantities for which trustworthy estimates are
available.
The B~eet-Sugar producer. working on the
most approved plans with the assistance of the
first chemical skill, deserves the thanks of the
trade for having at last aroused The colonial
planter from the apathy into which he had sunk.
Producers Of Cane Sugar were content to fol-
low in the footsteps of their grandfathers, and
the profits they made we're so heavy that they
never troubled themselves about improving or
increasing their manufacture and but for the
growers Of Beet, who by their competition
brought the price of Sugar down to a point
which compelled the planters TO seriously con-
slider the matter, it is probable that no ~altera-
ton 10 the Old methods would have occurred.
AS it is, the grand struggle between Beet and
Cane Sugar has begun, and it remains TO be
seen iE whose favour the result will be. The
Beet has a saccharins strength of from 8 TO 10
, 1876-03-18
THE PRODUCE MARKETS REVIEW
ON THE SUGAR INDUSTRY.

Theoretically, the unfettered power of pur-
chase in any market should lead to cheaper
buying, and consequently to an increased de-
mand followed by larger supplies but the
tendency to reduced prices which sometimes
follows an increase in business is often checked
by a limitation in the power of production. so
that the removal of trammels from trade does
not always lead to the results expected by DO
liticaI economists In Sugar, however, no
bound to the supply practically exists and the
effects of the abolition of our duties in the
Spring of 1874 upon the imports, exports, con-
sumption, and price Of Sugar have already been
most remarkable.
Tn following shows the remarkable increase
In the Sugar consumption of the United King.
dom over a longer period -
SUGAR AND MoLAssEs C~oNsUMPTIOV OF
THE KINGDOM. Tons.
1875. No duties ..-........,.. 100000
1874. Duties abolished inthe Spring $4,000
1878. Duties haIved in May, new
scale on Sugar, 2s. to 81. per
ewt..;,:..::.......,.... 779,ooo.
1870. Duties halved in the Spring,
aud new scale, from As. 10
6s.per w.t., established -. 695,O29
1914. A Free Trade policy com
menced the duties on
British Colonial and Foreign
Sugar quaIissd.......... 237,143.
In 1867, before the rapid reduction in the
British duties was commenced, the Cane, Beet.
Date, and Maple Sugar production Of the world
was estimated at 2 300. 900 tons, while it now
probably amounts to $780, 900 tons; and this
increase in production has been steadily fol-
lowed by a diminution in the cost Of Sugar. as
will be seen from the following table, showing
the decrease in the average price Of Raw
Sugar at the end Of 1878, as compared with
corner years, at the same time, viz =
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-25

1t was sad news to us to hear Of the
death Of our talented young friend,
Philippe Beauregard. OF fine literary
attainments and a genial disposition, he
had made himself cndeared to all those
who knew him and earned quite a repu-
tation as % poet by several sparkling
gems OF verse, mostly in the French
language, which found their way now
and then into the columns Of our city
papers.
For several years he had been some
thing Of an invalid, and very often re-
marked that death would not be alto
gether unwelcome. Nevertheless, he
kept a smiling face to his dying day,
and departed life apparently with as
much easy carelessness as he had saun-
tered through it. Our sincere sympa-
thies are with his bereaved family.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-25

A recent telegram to tho New York
World says: "The President is so wor-
Yied 1t tho continued developments Of
crime in and around his Administration
that he went to Philadelphia this after
noon to seek rest and comfort and con
ISOLATION with Borie and Childs."
We cannot feel any sympathy for the
President down here. When Williams
and Sheridan and Merrill were badg-
ering the people OF Louisiana; lying
about them riding them down; black
mailing them; p%lundering them; set
ting the negroes against them, the
President seemed to think IL was fine
sport; he sat there in Washington and
enjoyed our misery and degradation.
He does not seem to be 80 happy now
The curse Of Louisiana has at length
smitten him.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-25

The resolutions Of the Merchants Elk.
change. which appear in another column,
constitute in some respects an import
ant innovation on tho business system
which has heretofore held sway in New
Orleans, and commend themselves tc
the strong common sense OF the business
community. New Orleans ideas and
merchants need liberalizing. and this
action OF the Merchants Exchange Is a
long step in the right direction. There
will. OF course. be opposition; there al
ways Is opposition to movements In fixed
systems. !.owever wise. liberal and bene.
fetal the innovation may be. Very soon,
however, the advantages OF the new
plan will be felt generally. and It will
receive the acquiescence OF any who
may now be hostile to II.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-25
Important Change from Present Customs.

MERCHANTS EXCHANGE or NEW O~RLEANS.t
buperintendent's Office.
Whereas, the active t~ransacting OF
business upon the floor OF this Exchange
was one Of the main and most important
objects for which the Merchants Ex-
change was established;
Whereas, active participation and the
tr%ansacting OF business upon the floor OF
this Exchange Is absolutely necessary
for its future existence and welfare
therefore,
Be 1t resolued, That on and after the
first day OF May, 1876. between the hours
OF Q o'clock q. m. and IL o'clock m. all
members are expected TO make their
Wholesale offerings and sales Of flour.
provisions, grain and feed upon the
floors OF this Exchange only.
Be IL further resolved, That tho mem
bers Of this Exchange extend to those
BUYERS who are not yet members, free ad-
mittance to the floors OF this Exchange
during the hours above stated, for the
t~ransacting Of business, until the first
day of July, 1876, and after that date the
fee for membership Of new members Is
fixed at $50 for the unexpired portion Of
the present year.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-25
JUHN DFRSUN
President Louisiana Levee Company.

We are under many thanks to the
ladies who have been SO kind as to
send us invitations to the Lady Wash
ington Tea Party" This brilliant affair,
wherein the beauty Of our Crescent City,
tender-hearted, is coming in aid to the
unfortunate, will take place this even
ing at the Opera House.
Two tableaux, commemorative Of a
hundred years ago, will be represented
''Tne Republican Court" and "a Re-
ception at Lady Westinghouse" It is
sufficient to state that the ladies have
undertaken this to ensure that it will be
a success. After the tableaux twenty
four yong ladies and gentlemen, dressed
after the fashion of the good old
times" will dance a minuet, and
refreshments will be served up
at thirteen tables, each representing
n Of the original States Of the Union.
We hope that the public will not fail to
visit the Opera this evening. Two hun
dred children, belonging to the Orphan
Asylum on Camp street, will profit by
what will be realized from the charitable
entertainment.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-25

The fusion plan will not likely be a
success in South Carolina. A move
ment has been on hand for some time in
that State to nominate Chamberlain for
Governor and some Democrat, probably
Kershaw, for Lieutenant Governor, with
the view Of electing Chamberlain to the
United States Senate and leaving
the State in the contro! OF the Demo-
cratic Lieutenant Governor. This game,
however, does not seem to be palatable
TO the South Carolinians. The fact is
no carpet-bag Governor in the South
has displayed more ability and less re-
gard for honesty than Chamberlain,
unless. probably, it be Warmoth, and
tho South Carolina Democrats very
properly refuse to have anything to do
with him. Democratic clubs are form
ing all over tho State, and we should
not be surprised il the Democrats in
November eve carry South Carolina.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-25

The Republican says that it knows as
a matter Of record that Senator Gordon
did not vote for the Levee appropriation
last year, and then commiserates the
country that a Democratic Senator, who
will vote with the Democrats on internal
improvements, is to be elected from
Texas to succeed the Radical, Morgan
Hamilton. 1t is we'll known that Sena-
tor Gordon was q warm advocate Of the
appropriation to build the levees, and
that he happened to be absent when the
vote was taken. He reached the Senate
almost Immediately after the vote had
been taken and appealed to Morgan @.
Hamilton, who had voted against the
appropriation, to move q reconsidera-
ton, and Morgan G. Hamilton refused
to do SO. The levee appropriation will
lose a stalwart enemy when Hamilton
retires from the Senate, and we hope
will gain a friend when the new Senator
goes in.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-25

We have another sad occurrence 10
chronicle. Corinne, the charming little
daughter of Mr.. Aristido Hopkins, a
bright, intelligent oherub .. six years.
died yesterday. This death Is rendered
the sadder because on Saturday the pet
OK its fond parents was full or life and
health, and among even tho large
a%ssembIage at the races, her ~vivacity.
gontility and amiability was particu-
larly noticed by everybody present.
We do not wish to rcpress a single tear
that Is shed on her tiny grave.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-25

Radicnlism, or TO any third and treach-
erous increment now, which lives in the
hearts OF the masses Of the people,
there is no doubt, and 1t Is 10 this spirit
that the strength OF the Democratic
Conservative party exists. It will appeal.
not like the third party men, for support
to corrupt rings and profigate Office
seekers, nor to the spirit OF sub
missisn which may have e%nervated
tho patriotism of the commercial and
property classes. but to the honest,
generous sentiments and aroused patri-
otism Of tho people Of Louisiana. This
appeal has never yet been made in vain,
and we are entirely certain that 1t will
not be made in vain in this s%upremost
crisis Of our fate.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-25

We call the attention Of all amateurs
Of sport to the Old Fisherman's adver-
tisement in another column. We have
been told that with Mr.. Theze's fishing
tackle the tinny tribe cannot possibly
escape. Wonderful stories are related
Of miraculous fishing expeditions where
in the amateurs had provided themselves
at No. % Exchange Alley. Go and see
for yourselves.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-25

LOUISIANA LEvEE COMPANY
No. % Carondelet street.
New Orleans. April "a 1876.

Editor Democrdt-In my open letter
to Gov. Kellogg, as published in your
issue of yesterday, some typographical
errors occurred, which l desire to
correct.
The item Of $3.50, 900 cubic yards, built
at sixty cents, should be $3.50. OeO.
The item Of $69,O22 So, expended for
repairs. should read $685. 22 IS.
The amount $3.50, 588 69) stated to
have been paid into the State Treasury
in 1875 alludes exclusively to the tax Of
1874. Any excess Of that sum paid in
was out OF taxes OF previous years, for
work done in those years.
BY inserting this in your issue Of to-
morrow you will greatly oblige,
Yours, etc,
JOHN HENDERSON,,
President Louisiana Levee Company.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-25

We were gratified yesterday evening
upon receiving a call from Scott Gordon
and VIM. J. Dunleary, President and
Secretary of tho Baton Rouge Colored
Club. They report u very pleasant state
OF things in the former capital OF Lou
isiana since tho late election, and say
that colorcd Democratic clubs are being
organized in all parts Of tho parish.
Scott Gordon is an orator and is deter
mined to take the stump in tho ap-
preaching campaign.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-25

We are thankful to the ladies who
have sent us tickets to the fair at
Grunewald Hall, held for the benefit Of
the Church Of st. Anthony of Padua.
The entertainment begun on the oath,
will last until the 3Oth instant, and no
pleasanter way could be found OF spend
ing an evening than by visiting Grune-
valid Hall while the fair will be in pro-
prpSG
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-25
TIE MORNING PRESS.

Inc Bft, TeFlsWluE lHuu Hbio ou'eoi'"'
tho latest nauseatiug developments
brought to light by the Congressional
investigation, shows how tamely the
President crept out Of the election bride
scandal. It refers to Mr.. Bradford's
speech on the Freedmen's Bank fraud.
unearthing IN amount OF corruption in
Washington almost unparalleled, and
showing conclusively the tender regard
Of tho Radicals for the Freedmen's
money.
1t recalls the testimony affecting the
Treasury Department, duplicating, mt
least Indirectly, Mr.. Boutwell,, and
shaking the very basis of the nations
credit by astounding disclosures Of
fraud which would lead to suppose that
even the United States bonds have been
transferred and, in some instances. du-
plicated. The Bee ends by an appeal
To the people to sec that the investiga-
ton be pushed to tho lowest depths, as
the only way to retrieve tho nations
honor Is to bring condign punishment
upon the wretches who have polluted 1t.
The Bee thinks that the Public School
budget here would be u good subject for
investigation, and referring to n claim
of $3.50 compromised by Brown with
one Mrs. Widow J. T.. Durand for $75.
in acknowledgment Of which $75 Mrs.
Durand had to give II receipt for 1920,
pcrtincntlW asks Brown how the
entry will DO made on his books and
what will be done with the si5 differ
cnce.
Tho Rep,ftiican, harping upon the
railroad tax question, has m elaborate
article condemning Mr.. Eustis' conclu-
sions in his lato argument upon the
subject and advocating the right Of the
majority to tax the minority as u gene
raj rule. We cannot follow, for want Of
space. eRepubiicdn's clever argument.
We will only notice this rather commu-
nis.ic syllogism which represents the
pith Of the article: Property is the gift
Of tho people; its existence was derived
from their breath it's extinction will be
doomed by their will.
The same paper charges tho Demo
cratic party with the various
which have occurred and with which
Louisiana Is threatened. It makes fun
OF tho Democratic Investigations. and
treats lightly Sergeant Prender's say
ings or Treasury Department frauds.
The Ptcavune, In answer to a ques-
tionably tasteful article from the San
Francisco Chronicle, takes occasion to
make a few sound remarks concerning
the delicacy Of the relations between the
States and Federal Government. It
approves Of the action OF the California
Legislature in establishing whipping
posts for wife heaters.
The Bulletin, referring to all the ras-
cality at Washington, lately more fully
developed by the disclosures OF Sergeant
Prender on the Treasury Department,
says it Is the duty OF the people to do
away with an administration that has
gathered 50 much corruption.
That paper Is willing to encourage all
emigration but that OF the. Chinese,
which must be discouraged on account
Of the low moral character OF that
people.
The Times resuscitates the question OF
the tax relief bill and suggests that it
should be agitated. hoping that the tax
payers, being relieved from heavy bur
dens, il this bill is declared to be q law,
railroad tax.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-25

The argument against tho Pacific
Railroad tax. published in our issue OF
Sunday morning, was made by Mr.. y.
+. Forman. before tho Superior Dis
trict Court. Tho omission Of the AL
thor was accidentally made in the head
snn
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-25
DIED.

HOpKINH-At 12:7O o'clock Monday. April ~.
1915. Corinne, only daughter 81 Aristide Hop
kins and Mary r. Mcneil. aged six years and
three months.
Tho friends and aeauaintances OF tho Hop
kins and Mcneil families are respectfully in
vited 10 attend tho funeral. which will take place
from the residence Of her luther. 80 Es%planade
street. at 8 O'Clock This Afternoon.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-25

The hanging business has OF late been
brisk at Fort Smith. On the 3d or sep
tcmber last six murderers were hanged
there. and on tho 2ist inst. five others
were swung up on tho same scaHold.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-25

This somewhat humorous letter IL written by
Mr.. J. T. Weber. u leading druggist OF Spring
field. Mass:
Messra. Seubury h Johnson:
Tenfeueu-There IL q funny little old nan
here who used to hobbie about on crutehes. ut
tering bad words against the doctors because
ihey could not cure his rheumatism he triod
and has since become u walking advertisement
for EnUaon's fapeine Porous Plaster. and he
wnlks without his c%rutcfies. too. Tho Plaster is.
without doubt. nm article long needed. and n
great Improvement on the ordinary, porous
rinstor Yours. etc. J. I. WEBER.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-25
Communication

Wo publish communications upon any
subject of public interest, when they
are handed to us by responsible men,
WHETHER we concur in tho views ex-
pressed or not. The opinions OF the
DEMOCRAT will be expressed In its edi-
torial columns. We do not stand for
those expressed by u correspondents.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-25

The Associated Press dispatches, re-
ceived later than our special, announce
that Mr.. Gibson's bill failed for want Of
n t~wo-thirds vote TO suspend tho rules.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-25
Carpet and Curtain

W a Is II II y q > II.
Wholesale and Retail, II Nhartres Street.
CARPETING, Administer. Velvet. Brussels. etc.
FLOOR OIL CLOTH, English and American.
MATING, White, Check and Fancy.
WINDOW SHADES, Table and Piano Covers.
CURTAIN and Furniture Materials.
BROCATELLE. Cotelines. Reps and Slip Gov
ers, etc.
BURLAPS. by the bale. piece or yard.
apps SuTuFr 90 A. B~ROUSSEAU h SON.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-25

Fashion note: There is no special
style Of engraving engagement rings.
A spiders web with a fly in it is a very
pretty device.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-25
THOS. II. HANDY 81 CO.,
Agents for
SAZERAC BRANDIES.
Importers md Dealers In
FINE WINES AND LIQUORS,
NOS yA and Is ROYAL at, New Orleans.

Snzerac Brandy. Vintages o. +. s. 1906 and 1871,
in quarters and e~ietths,
Cbnmisso and old Port Wines. very superior
quality.
Hnurier n O. Pale sherry. Old Scotch and Irish
Whiskies. 81. Cruz md jamaica Runs. Hol-
hind Gin. Apple md Peach Grand es, Supe-
rior Old kentucky Bourbon and Rye Wits
kies. Absinthe. Vermouth. Cordials. Alrs,
Porter. Beer, etc.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Krug. and Geo. Goulct
g. 90. Claret in casks and cases. and n largo
and seleeted stock of all other goods incideo-
tnl 10 our line. aU23 It