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The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-07-09

TINE PAR1sm COMMITTEE.

Il organizes Permanently Last Night.
The Democratic Conservative Com
mittee met Friday night at their rooms
on Royal street, Mr.. e. o. Carter in the
chair.
The Committee on Credentials made
q report. In which they recommended
the seating OF the following gentlemen
as delegates from the contested wards
Fourth Ward-Dr. @. +. kells. +. Rod
bert. Fifth Ward-John Herbert, Z.
Guma. Seventh Ward-Jno. Rodgers,
Vim. Dunn. Eighth Ward-H. Schr@-
der, w. Maher.
As to the Tenth Ward, Messrs. Blake
and Weyman having received an equal
number Of votes, the committee recon-
mended that they be seated on half
votes until new election can be held,
the committee suggesting the election
NJ delegates to the State Convention
as the time. The report is signed IL. q.
Brown, Thos. Buckley, II. Meister, >.
o. Mclean, II. Hoey, Don Gordon; mr..
Gleason dissented as. to the Fourth
tion be referred back to the ward. The
report was adopted by vote OF ID to H.
An election for permanent president
was then gone into, resulting IN .ne
election of Mr.. Il. 0. Carter by the foi-
lowing vote Mr.. Il. o. Carter, 20k !
Walter II. Rodgers. 11k; Mr.. Sweeney,
/ The election Of Mr.. Carter was then
made unanimous.
A committee on rules was tnen up
: pointed consisting OF Messrs; brown
. Wilde. Rodgers, Gordon and Buckley,
: and the meeting adjourned to meet III
/ the call of the President ;. :.
. As the Parish Committee stands 1t is
. as follows: ~ ran,
First Ward-J. Gleason and L. Lilii'
: Second Ward r. II. Wilde and d
!. Third Ward-W. II. Rogers and Z
Skehan. =,
o Fourth Ward DIR. 9. Il. Kells and i
Robert. =,
Fifth Ward John Herbert and +
If sixth Ward-Thos. Buckley and @. G
d Seventh Ward John Rodgers AM
4 Eighth Ward III. Schroeder and W
D Maher. Do1o
II vigne. W., n sohrsiher
d Eleventh Ward-Don. Gordon an
q w. Merkel. no .,
% twelfth Ward-H. G. Brown and G. j
If Babcock. a..
u Thirteenth Ward-C. II. Allen an
u l.. i. SHINES.
t, Fourteenth Ward-E. o. Carter an
5e JAS Sweeney.
~ Fifteenth Ward-J. O. Mclean an
80 II. Keveln. +,
TX Sixteenth Ward II. Haley and ). i
Fraley. x
Seventeenth Ward-H. Tebbe an
~ r. -. Stubs.
es *Messrs Blake and Weymann on
es half vote each.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-07-09
The Charleston IS. CD Journal Of Con

The Charleston g. CD Journal Of Com
ueree comes TO us with the salutatory OF
r. Barnwell Rhett, Jr., as editor in
chief This means that there is an
earnest movement in South Carolina TO
redeem the State from the control OF
the robbers who have ruled 1t so long.
The Journal Of Commerce, under the
control of Col Rhett, will do much to
organize and give force and success 10
q movement Of this character. Neither
South Carolina nor Louisiana are to be
won by any compromising or temper
izing policy. Radicalism antagonizes the
best interest Of both States, and the bes
interests of both States must suffer IRON
any combination or compromise VIII
Radicalism. Col. Rhett is bold an'
brilliant writer, and we are sure tn
.Jouy,ai of Commerce will be n success
and u power for good in the politics 0
South Carolina.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-07-09

eknow New Orleans people do not set much
value on goats We have them too much with it
but II the goat be only trifle wild. and Is styled
channels. he becomes at once poetical and
respected. Those who do not believe in the close
relationship of the goat and the channels. need
only stop and glance for few minutes at the
kids playing around st. Joseph's Church, on
Common street. Goats and kids are pretty thick
in that neighborhood. and wander around into
every nook and corner where they can get some
thing delicate to eat. something in the way Of dry
old newspapers or stray handkerchiefs. Quite
q number of them can daily be seen around the
church Here they betray all the agility of the
far famed channels. They walk without difficulty
up the sides Of the brick y liars of the church
and quite high in the air: race around the
building; fight. scramble and jump nimbly
along ledge less than three inches
in width. 1t would seem totally i'm
possible, but the agile kids accomplish it
wthou. any difficulty. and, as far as we have
heard. without any catastrophe One Of them
the other day found his way, alternately climb
ing and jumping almost to the top OF the high
brick steeples Of the yet unfinished church, to a
position in which it was absolutely impossible
for him to turn around and get down again
Several persons passing by watched his predc-
ament and expected to see him tumble off and
dash himself to pieces, but the animal. nothing
daunted. hesitated only second, leaped boldly
to a ledge dozen feet away. and skipped and
jumped gradually to the ground. 1t was feat
that Blondin never could have performed. that
would have created admiration in a monkey,
but because the performer was goat, we sup
pose the New Orleans public will have no inter-
eat in IL
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-07-09

Some people have decidedly large
developments in the shape of joles. DR..
g. b. White is evidently one Of that
class. 1t now appears that the Doctor
at one time was not only President Of
the Board of Health, but its landlord as
well, and he is now suing the Board for
two months rent Of the office formerly
occupied by the latter on Canal street.
When DR.. Gaudet became President of
the Board Of Health, in a commendable
spirit Of retrenchment he removed the
office from Canal street to the State
House building, where he had OBJ
tanned rooms rent free. DR.. White
claims that the Board rented the office
on Canal street from him, and that
the lease had yet two months to run
before it expired, when DR.. Gaudet
took it into his head to save seventy
five dollars a month to the State
The facts of the case are, that Dr. White
rented portion Of the building from
the original lessee and sub-leased the
same to the Board, thereby saving his
own office rent at the expense of the
State. That is jole!
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-07-09

The performance of ga New Way to
Pay Old Debts" by the Shakespeare
Club, Friday night, at theVarieties Thea
ire, attracted, as usual, large audi
ence, and, owing to the refreshing rains
which had poured down Iii the after
noon, the pleasure was enhanced by
comparatively cool atmosphere, which
otherwise might have been intolerable.
We are not partial to the play, which
owes its popularity to the leading char
acter, sir Giles Ocerreoch, made
great by some of our most eminent
actors in the past, and upon which
the entire burden rests. Doubtless
Mr.. O'Neile. whose qualities as an
amateur justified the attempt, was de-
sirous to undertake it; but, as was evil
dent last night, the distance between
good ntentions-however we'll based on
ability-and actual performance Is great.
Mr.. O'Neile's Sir Giles was tame
throughout, although correct, and was
apparently sustained with much effort.
Certainly, nevertheless, in the fifth act
the acting Of Mr.. O'Neile was very
effective. We thought he was not In as
good voice as usual, which may account
for many delinquencies in his reading.
The play was smoothly rendered, the
amateurs being all well up in their
parts, and the scene between At,COrM
(Mr. T. G.. McCandlisb) and Lazy Al
north Miss Glassford) in the fourth act,
together with the closing dialogue Of
the same act, was excellent. Although
Miss Glassford had to contend with an
insignificant part, this charming actress
made much Of it.
Mr.. Dayidson's MayraH was decidedly
the most perfect impersonation Of the
play. This difficult part was well I'M
derstood by the accomplished amateur,
who not for single moment permitted
himself to be extravagant.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-07-09
Gov. Tilden at Home.
From the N. Y. Herald.l


While we were strolling through the
grounds, the Governor pointed out the
beauties and advantages OF the place
with zest that discovered how he en-
joyed them. He fondled his two favor
tie rose bushes, growing behind the
house, which hid over thousand burst
ing buds only q few days ago, and which
were the first objects Of his attention
on his return from New York, last Tues
day. After passing through the garden,
the Governor visited his favorire saddle
horse, Topic. This handsome and docile
pet Immediately recognized his master
and came for the customary lump OF
sugar, q weakness of his the Governor
has long INDUCED. The Governor had
no sugar, however, this time. but Topic
tramped about the stable after him as
usual, more like q pet dog than horse.
Topic has an objection to halters and he
must be left united he has partitioned
stall all to himself. The Governors
stable is not very complete structure,
as he had it temporarily erected just to
hold some driving traps and accommo-
date six or seven horses After going
through the grounds and visiting Topic,
we assembled to the top OF the Gov
ernor's house-a point which, from its
elevation, commands splendid view OF
the Hudson and the surrounding coun-
try.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-07-09
THE CENTENNIAL



IL. nenocrat--T hesCentennial Was
celebrated In Donaldsonviile W. .!1,an-
eclat under the auspices OF s ara, ami.
noneers OF Donaldson" the nis Ella q,
versary OF whose organization an ~
the 4th OF July. At sunrise . sa 20 ~ q
thirteen gums was fired, and u. ls o,acE
salute OF one hundred. AT one or y.vyd
~ m. a large meeting was oIsa y, The
com nosed OF the leading men !" The
parish and OF the adjoining ones es.a,,h "a
enthusiasm was great, anu 81; ovpcpth e
Academy. the place selected loa &c.
gathering. was filled to. Its utinogs ,ng
pacity, the ladies of the town poi"e
largely represented. e 70
Mr. e. N. Pugh called the salne =.
order. and Capt. Il. Prosper LahuIy "r IA
elected President, and Messrs. hues",s
Braud. Henry Mccall, H. !. Hanyyy; W.
AdeIard Landry and DIR. Laioh 'i'o
Presidents. vuoe
then read by Capt. II. Prosper LahuIy I
of the donaldson CannoneerS, an"
eceiyed with cheers. , ,rare
Stirring and patriotic addresses WeI5
then delivered by the speakers seiecteu
for the occasion, Mr.. Il. II. Franklin, %
the town, and Messrs. vohn IL. Castel-
| lnnos and @. II. Farrar,of New orleans
After adjournment, the orators hnu
the commissioned officers OF the CON
nanv proceeded to the residence o.
Lieut.. II. N. Pugh, where they were
s1mptno,Isly entertained
The entertainment closed at night pJ
n concert. which was fully appreciated
by all present.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-07-09
CITY ITEMS.

About half past six Saturday morn.
inp n boy named John Reilly, aged eight
vaars while playing on Tchoupitoulas
street. between Orange and Race. was
run over by spring wagon, NO; looo.
The boy was conveyed to his residence,
459 Tchoupitoulas street, where he was
attended by DR.. Woods, who pronounced
his shoulder blade to be broken.
Eve Hyppolite and Feline Ernest,
two girls. though young In age but old
in evil. we're arrested ut the corner OF
Rovnl and st. Peter streets and lodged
in the Third Precinct Station, on the
charge of grand larceny.
About half past four Saturday morning
n difficulty took place on Camp street,
between Natchez and Gravier, between
two men named August Mathis ana
Paul Buttertield, which terminated III
the former being cut ana siieht.y
wounded by the latter, who made ms
escape. The wounded man was taken
to a neighboring drug store. where his
wounds were dressed and pronounced
not Of serious nature.
VIM. Flanagan has just reached the
oath wear OF his existence, and YET he
has the gentle epithet OF forger attached
to his name. He was arrested IN tne
Second Municipal Police Court on d
warrant and lodged in the Third Pre-
cinct Station to answer.
Henry Brook, free, white ana twenty
one, was arrested and lodged IN th'
Fifth Calaboose, charged by George
Wolfe with the larceny or thirty Genus
On Friday Deputy Coroner Doyiai
had a busy day In the morning M
held an inquest on the body, Of VIM
J James Conway who was found tloatlnt
, in the river head of Poydras street
The Corontrs Jury returned verdlc
of accidental drowning. The body wa
\ taken in charge by his family. AT ~ u
the Coroner's jury returned verdiGt Q
accidental drowning in the cases OF Pa,
} rick Richard Roberts and Alexander .
Brown, who were drowned at the Lax
End on the 9Th inst. the body Of
wfIts boy, aged Is years, was fouu
floating In the river one mile below Al
giers. Deputy Coroner Boylau held tn
inquest, and the jury returned a verde
!. OF accidental drowning. The body
supposed to be that Of Young De Year
who was drowned on the 4th OF July.
Yesterday at IL o'clock Judge Quin
repaired to the bed side Of Mr.. Fran
Zeigler, who was shot on the 4th Q
July, for the purpose OF taking his
dying declaration. Mr.. Zeigler doe
not believe he Is going to die, and th
Judge could not take the declaration
Peter Coyle was brought before tn
wounded man and was identified by bin
as the party who did the shooting.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-07-09
THE SWORD.
A weapon that is very Apt to work hotn
ways.
Washington Gazette.l

Washington Gazette1
The thirteen reconstructed States cast
ninety-fiye electoral votes, or more than
one-fourth OF the whole number. All
these States voted for Grant In 1868, ex.
cept Georgia and Louisiana, whicn voteo
kI ad ana M,ss, sena ihen fnis
restored to the Union, did not vote at
all. For several years nine OF these
States were strongholds of the Republi-
can party Latterly they have gradu-
ally become Democratic until at the
present time the Republicans have a
rather feeble hold upon only South Caro-
lima, Florida and Louisiana.
1t the pending Presidential campaign
the reconstructed States are the key OF
the position and unless the Republi-
cans can defeat the Democrats in three
or four of the States now held by the
latter, they have no hope OF escape.
Hence, they look upon Mississippi, Ar
kansas, Louisiana and Alabama with q
covetous eye; and IL violent counsels
prevail they will resort to the desperate
expedient of the bayonet for recovering
their lost ground in the South.
Well, let them try it, Then, when it
Is too late to profit by the fact, they
may learn that an influential body Of
Republicans in the North will not
toiolaco lui thoI tto.ouipoo W caily CiOe-
tons in the South by stufling ballot
boxes according to martial law, nor look
quietly on while peaceable citizens are
denounced as banditti because they pro-
test against such outrages. Nevertheless,
it becomes more and more apparent that
the Republicans, hard pressed by the
emergency, contemplate raid OF
violence in the coming canvass in four
or five Of the reconstructed States.
The Democrats need not be alarmed
at this Intervention by the sword. For
every electoral vote thus wrenched from
them by terror and coercion, they may
gain two in the doubtful States Of the
North and West.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-07-09

Westward the course Of Empire takes its
he indited this. thought of the queer and mex
plicable growth Of all American cities to the
West Without a single exception. every city Of
this country seems to be gradually creeping
westward; why, no one can say. unless 1t be
because the world moves the other way. and the
American being by nature Of an obstinate and
contrary disposition, puts himself in opposition
to the world and its movement. and insists On
travelling the other way.
New York pours over into Jersey City, Boston
into Dorchester and Cambridge. Philadelphia
into West Philadelphia. and similarly Chicago.
St. Louis. Cincinnati even San Francisco. al
though situated on our western coast more west.
1t would seem rs if New Orleans. situated. as
IL is. on the left or eastern bank of the Missis-
sippi and facing toward the west, must either
move eastward or cross the river. and the Mis-
sissppi is not like the Hudson, the North. the
Schuylkll-easy to march over. SO it did. at
first. The first faubourgs were on the eastern
side Of the city. and it seemed likely that New
would travel toward the Rising Sun. But soon as
the American came here, with his innate desire
to move west-as natural to him as trading or
whittlng-the spread of the city took another
direction. Then came the faubourgs st. Marie
Deord, and host of others: the city moved
around the bend. and has ever since been
moving as fast as 1t can. westward swallowing
up the cities Of Lafayette Jefferson and Carroll
ton in its onward march. 1t is truly strange
cnincidenee
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-07-09
COUR
FIRST District Court.

The following informations were filed
Anthony O'Rourke and +. Newman,
assault and battery on Peter Galts; y.
Kaufman, receiving stolen goods; Will
liam McCloskey assault and battery.
CIyiI Courts.
The civil courts are fixing days OF ses-
sion during the summer vacation.
The Fourth Court will meet on the
second and. fourth Mondays OF this
month, July 10 and "a.
The Fifth Court has finished all bust
negs and has nothing on hand. Judge
Cullom being away, there is little like
lihood Of q session before August.
The Superior District Court Will meet
the second and third Mondays OF this
month, July 10 and IL.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-07-09

The Radical party seem to nave es-
tablished the precedent that the negroes
of their party are entitled to the oillces
of Lieutenant Governor, Treasurer, Sec
rotary Of State and Superintendent OF
Education, and the white branch OF the
party to Governor, Attorney General
and Auditor. The generosity OF the
white branch Is therefore apparent
they give four places on the ticket 10
their colored brethren and reserve only
three for themselves. Some people
might say, however, that three here are
more than four, but we do not suppose
the negroes will complain; The present
by prescription that the negro leaders
in the convention did nothesitate to cry
The Secretaryship Of State is ours, y
when somebody suggested white Rad
ical for the office. They seemed tc
think this rs much an interference with
their own personal property as II u man
had walked off with their coat.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-07-09

A niger band leading band of mig
gers went to serenade Kellogg at his
house on Rampant street night or two
ago, but, unlike Packard, Pitt was not
prepared to receive them, and slept
soundly on both his ears. dreaming of
the proud satisfaction that his admins
tration had been Endorsed" by the
negro minstrel troupe, which Showed"
Mt the st. Charles last week. Kellogg,
who says he has made no money during
his stay among us, was probably not
disposed to spend any on spread"
without prospects OF remuneration by a
hat office.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-07-09

The Natchitoches Indicator gives, no
doubt, the correct. theory Of the shoot
ing OF Twitchell. Twitchell seduced a
young lady under the pretext OF mar
riage some time ago, and he was shot
by her brother. II this is true we think
the goggle-eyed man did perfectly
right, and the only thing to be regretted
about the whole matter Is that Twitchell
was not killed. 1t is not Louisiana
custom to murder men for their political
opinions, but 1t is habit here to shoot
seducers, and we think 1t very good
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-07-09

We hear that the Republican claims
to be in possession of a letter stating
that evidence has been discovered
showing that Gov. Tilden Is the man
who abducted the boy Charley Ross, in
Philadelphia some two years ago. The
same letter also declares that the Ma
tional Executive Committee of the Re-
publican party have overwhelming
proof that the Governor in early life
murdered his mother-in-la law. This story,
we must say. is little extraordinary,
as Gov. Tilden never had a mother in
law. However, there Is no telling what
. Democratic candidate may do, and he
may have taken her for ring Of some
sort and accidentiy mashed In her head.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-07-09

Election Of Delegates In the Parish u
Orleans.

Considerable inquiry is already being
made concerning the time which the
Parish Convention will fix for the cleo
ton OF delegates to the State Convention
to be held in Baton Rouge, on the Ath
inst. Although the date has not been
definitely fixed, 1t is generally under
stood that Friday, July 81, will be the
day. This will give ample time 70
the delegates elected to reach Baton
Rouge, and in contested cases, IL any
there be, sufficient time also to prepare
their cases.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-07-09

and Infamous judge. We conceive
that Mr.. Hunt, In linking himself with
the Radical party, has committed o
prievous sin against his people, but q
man would have to fall many degrees
lower than the level Of the Radical party
to become the champion OF the official
record OF John T. Ludeling.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-07-09
They DO II with Their Hind Legs.

A lady in Bedford, who lived near a
church, was sitting by the window
listening to the crickets, which were
loudly chirping, the music from the
choir rehearsal being family audible,
when a gentleman dropped in famil-
iarly, who had just passed the church
and had the music full in his mind.
What noise they are making to-
night" said he. ''Yes," said the lady,
land it is said they do it with their hind
legs!"
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-07-09
HO for the Gulf.

In the present sweltering weather tho over
heated mind, like the thirsty wanderer of the
desert, naturally reverts to cooling breezes and
refreshing baths. A sprinkling Of good living
also 10 not one Of the least aspirations that per-
wade the wayfarers soul. All these boons can
be attained by going to the Grand Isle Hotel"
See advertisement.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-07-09

Monthly advertisements. having u,s run " b he
tho pnper Inserted every other day' w w
chnrred two. thirds tho above rates. oh
TIiItnrinl page monthly advertisements eaon
square, so per month.
Rates TOR Advertising In ehe "ee"S w"
Orleans democrat.
Transient and general rates the sa'"e Us io'
Daily. a., ..,oa - ana month
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-07-09

Call this an age OF progress when IL
has taken ten centuries to discover that
shirts ought to open behind, and be en-
tirely destitute Of buttons. Pooh VINO
cares for your cables, steam engines
etc. we are moving slowly. forsooth.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-07-09
VARIETIES.

Administrator Bertoli will probably
award the cleaning OF the sinks OF the
n,,blie buildings to the New Orleans
Sanitary and Fertilizing Company. The
price charged is only $3.50.
The Sanitary and Excavating Com
pany persist in dumping offal into the
river from the wharf at the head OF
Louisa street to the great annoyance
and disgust OF the people OF the neigh.
borhood According to the terms OIL
their contract the vidangeur institution,
which is owned by Casey, Herwig ana
others, are required to dump the ofial
into flats which are to BIO taken INTO
md-stream and there emptied. They
have been notified several times by the
city authorities to comply with the or
dinance. but have so far disregarded the
law.
At the church of st. John the Baptist
to-day, Mt high mass, we are prom
| ised ~ treat, q new voice. one that mas
never been heard in public before and
which is said to be1a charming mezzc
soprano. ~
A Young man was seen late last nigh,
to make rapid dash towards a Cana
street Iamp-p post. and suddenly stop
ping. steadied himself with his LEI
hand against the post. put his RICH
hand In his vest pocket, and after draw
ing a nickel therefrom, dropped it int
the letter box then coolly seating nun
self down on the flags he shouted. "
ahead, driverl" That young man wa
evidently looking for last car.
Professor Tice is correct so far as con
Germs New Orleans; it raineth ever
dnV