davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-05-04

of Usich damnable condition Of things
can expect to be rewarded only accord
ing to their own works.
With a thief maintained, after con VIC
ton, in the seat OF Chief Justice Of the
State, an indicted thief upon the bench
OF the Superior District Court, and
venal, corrupt and incompetent men
sought for to fill judicial positions
throughout the State when the only re-
quirement asked for Is servility to a cor
rupt and corrupting party, and swift
obedience to any behest OF an usurping
government conceived In fraud and
maintained by force, which in its setting
up was the last and utter outrage OF all
law and right; and whose continued act
has been only to further outrage justice
by setting at liberty notorious criminals
because they were faithful to the party .
the sewers OF such seed will certainly
reap the fruit thereof, and the moral
sense Is shocked at the sewers Of the
seed only The fruit must come.
So far as Mr.. Morton, ct 0Dlne id genus.
are concerned, don't think the people
Of the South care at all for his opinion
one way or another. Through evil and
through good report. he has been
malignant hater and villifier OF our
people. "Let him alone"
The Republican can apply the moral
Of this homily. ne AMEN.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-05-04

The municipal election In Plaquemine
Is another indication of the drift Of the
political current. That town has been
Redistribution for eight years; but the
other day the Democrats gathered their
whole strength and triumphantly elect
ID al tho town officers. Our Plaque
mine friends are to be congratulated on
their victory, and the whole State re-
joiccs with them. First Baton Rouge,
then Monroe. and now Plaquemine, all
towns which have been for years con-
trolled by the Radicals, have gone
Democratic. These results are signifl-
cant; and with such evidences Of the
strength and resolution OF the Demo-
cracy. II looks like treason on the part
OF those who. on the very eve OF the
battle, are seeking to disrupt the Demo
cratic party and organize q sort OF mon
grel concern.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-05-04

The Picdvene publishes letter to
Antoine from West Feliciana. written
by two notorious negro politicians Of
that parish, in yelation to the demand
Of the citizens upon certain members Of
the Police Jury to resign. The letter
states that the officials were forced to
resign because Of their color and politi-
cal principles, and concludes as follows ::
1.-THE evident intention Of our oppres-
sion Is to reduce our numerical strength
In this parish by intimidation and as
sassination as a last resort
This Is all bosh. The officials were
requested to resign in the public inter
est, and not because they were negroes
Or Radicals. The concluding paragraph
is nonsensical. A private letter informs
- that the men who demanded these
resignation are among the wealthiest,
best and most law-abiding men OF the
parish. The authors OF the letter to
Antoine, J. w. Armstead and George
6waixee. are probably two OF the worst
and most malignant negroes In the
State, and wherever their character is
known, the letter will be estimated at
its true worth.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-05-04
CITY COUNCIL-OFFICIAL,
ADJOURNED MEETING.
CITY HALL. NEW ORLEANS. ,
Thursday, April n, 1876. I

CITY HALL. NEW ORLEANS
Thursday. April n. 1876.
The Council met this day at twelve o'clock NJ
pursuant to adjournment
Presentation. Charles J. Leeds Mayor pre-
siding. and Administrators Bertoli. Brown
Bouny Landry. Mccarthy and Pilsbury.
Motions being in order, Mr.. Landry moved to
reconsider the vote by which was adopted An
ordinance to provide for leasing or farming the
revenues of the public markets Of New Orleans
for term Of four years" adopted April rs. 1876
Carried
On further motion Of Mr.. Landry the ordi-
nance was amended by striking out the whole of
section two. and inserting in lieu thereof the
following
SEC. 2. By the word scrip in this ordinance Ia
meant certificates for bonds, under $40. face
value; certificates of appropriation; certificates
for ve-eighths tax excess: tax warrants: all
interest coupons and parts of same due up to
and including July 1, 1875; unpaid ordinances
of 1873. 1874 and 1875; criminal Jury warrants :;
city money; registered judgments for floating
debt: judgments in United States Courts for
floating debt, and certified debt Of the city of
Carrollton.
The ordinance as amended was then adopted
by the following vote:
Yeas Bertoli. Brown. Bouny. Landry. McCar-
thy, Pilsbury. AE 1
There being no further business, the Council
then adjourned. j. II. HARDY. Secretary.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-05-04
DIED.

CHARLTON-On Wednesday morning. May 8,
1876, at II 15 o'clock, Albert Benedift, youngest
son OF Geo. w. Charlton and Mary II. Benedict,
aged years months and days.
BERTRAND~-On Wednesday,. May g. 1876 at 2
.. m., George w. Bertrand. at the ago OF 80.
native Of Montgomery. Ala. fQG
BONE-On Wednesday, May 3, 1876. at o'clock
D. M. Francis Bone, native of Hanover. and a
KEENE-On Wednesday, May 3. at 10 o'clock
q. m. Nelson II. keene, aged 80 years. native
Of Roekland. Maine.
PORTER-On Wednesday. May g. 1876. at 4
a. WITH Waa5 D. fgrer Pnr "ged nd 10 Hsnna
Sphropdar
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-05-04

On Tuesday evening, about o'clock.
the legee opposite Mr.. Beauvais' planta-
ton, about seven miles below Thibo-
daux, gave way. The plantations OF
Messrs. +. II. Perkins, @. Beauvais and
O. c. Williams are under water, and
those OF Zeringue Champagne and the
Ariel place are partly inundated. The
break Is about fifty feet wide.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-05-04
LAWLESSNESS.
COushatta and the Moral Sense Where
the Responsibility Rests.
NEW ORLEANS. Nav 4. 1876.

NEW ORLEANS, May. A, 1876.
Editor Democrat. The Picayune on
yesterday gave lengthy comment on
the recent Coushatta tragedy, arguing
that it was shocking to the moral senti-
ment OF every man in this community,
and reprobating the affair (seemingly)
upon the ground Of the occasion it will
give to Morton and the rest OF the bloody
shirt orators and organs, to vent their
calumnies and hatred against our
people.
The Republican, upon the same SUBJ
ject, got off with one OF its usual shrieks,
mingled with plaintive meanings about
outraged law, etc., and winding up with
threats Of bloody retaliation which
would yet be made.
Now, I entirely deny that the moral
sense OF this community was 50 shocked
at the shooting OF Twitchell as the
Picayine asserts. There is undoubtedly
deep regret that such a condition of
affairs exists as renders it inevitable
that such tragedies will be enacted; but
the moral sense Of. right-thinking men
is shocked not at the effect, but at the
perish by the sword "The wicked
shall be shared in the work Of his own
hands," And I, for one, would be very
greatly surprised, and my ideas OF
justice would be altogether changed, II
the miserable insulters and outragers OF
law and right, who have mercilessly
robbed and prosecuted communities
and individuals for years, under the
protection Of the sword, did not at some
time have merciless vengeance come
down upon their heads. When courts
are prostituted, the law set aside or
made only the ministry Of iniquity
when justice has been made . by-word
and virtue . reproach, the guilty authors
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-05-04

We have received the first number of
tho vicksburg Daily Tribune. a new
paper just started in vicksburg, with
Col. McCardle rs editor. The Tribune
is handsome and interesting sheet,
filled with excellent editorials and news.
Col. MoCardle Is vigorous and fearless
writer, and we rejoice that the De-
mocracy Of Mississippi are to have the
aid Of his trenchant pen In the ap-
preaching canvass.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-05-04

The undersigned deny that Mr.. Numa
Bienvenu's bond, rs Tax Collector oi
the parish Of st. Martin, was signed by
Olivier Il Gueriniere. as mentioned In
the issue OF the New Orleans WEEKLY
DEMoCRAT OF the 29th Of April. .gkS
Our father. G.. M. Olivier, Sr., being
absent, we deem il our duty to contra
dict rumor which may injure our
X. OLIVIER,
r. ID. OLIVIER,
9. M. OLIVIER, JR.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-05-04

A young fellow was taking a sleigh
ride with a pretty girl, when he met a
minister who was somewhat celebrated
for tying the matrimonial knot at short
notice. He stopped him and asked
hurriedly:
''Oan you tie knot for me?"
Yes, said Brother B. guess
so. When do you want it done?"
well, right away" was the reply
"Is it lawful, though, here In the high
wayi"
.Oh, yes; this is as good a place as
any-as safe as the church itself"
well, then, want knot tied In my
horses tail to keep it out OF the snow
The minister strangely displayed pious
wrath. Hia Na.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-05-04

The New York Suu objects to flowers
at funerals, and thinks 1t distortion of
nature to have in the chamber OF death
bower of " fragrant camelias." That
flower being special noted for total alb
senoe of odor. we admit that era
grant camella" would indeed be pleas
ant distortion of nature quite iDappro-
pirate In the chamber Of death.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-05-04
A Life work.

It is impossible for one person to know every
thing about everything. 1t takes life's study
to perfect one article or supply one of the vari
Gus wants If mankind. 1t was by making n
study Of one thing for years, that the manufae-
turers Of Bensons Capcine Porous Pasters
were able to make it. as il is. the most reliable
neat. certain safe and efiieacious external
remedy known for the cure Of rheumatism
amq bacls. spinal disease. pains and aches in
the back and sides, or any OF the II lseases for
which u porous plaster has been used III
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-05-04
Julius (;rsar.

Washington Correspondence Baltimore Gazette.
The extent to which President Grant
is disguised with the revelations made
before the investigating committees Of
declining to attend the play Of julius
Caesar. The text of the play so vividly
recalls the acts Of his own administra-
ton, especially in that part where
Brutus chides Cassius for selling Offices
for gain, that he deemed it best not to
accept the compliment OF the private
box rendered him by the owner Of the
theatre, where the performance was to-
night rendered by the New York COM
pany, in the presence Of nearly every
Senator and Congressman and to a
crowded. house.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-05-04

Capt. Eads says It is a lie about the
formation Of an ugly bar at the seaward
end Of the jetties. We hope so, as
there's millions In II. y Louisville
Courier-Journal.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-05-04

Among 'thc facts for the taxpayer"
mentioned by the Hntelligencer we fail to
find the very important fact that the
Republican candidate fos Mayor, along
with his partner, Frank Morey, fixed up
= JOB to sell the H,teliigenccr property
to the parish at an exorbitant price, and
were only prevented from consummat-
ing the swindle by an injunction, from
the courts [Ouachita Telegraph.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-05-04
Grand
PICNIC AND SHAM BATTLE
of the
mitchell RIFLES,
At Oakland Park, on Sunday. May I,
1876,
Grand

At which will be given grand representation
Of the STORMING OF FORT ERIE andssubse-
1uent Battle of Limestone Ridge. Canada, fought
on June Q, 1866 when $50 Fenians defeated 1900 of
the Queens Own. The Mitchell Rifles will rep
resent the Fenians. and battalion OF the Royal
Guards the Queens Own.
There will be a Dress Parade. Inspection of
Arms, and Guard Mount
Other amusements will he as follows:
Horse, Pony and Mule Ra ing. Hurting Match.
Foot Ball, Throwing Shoulder Stone. Jumping.
etc.
To conclude with a Grand Military Ball on the
platform.
Admission-Fifty Cents Ladies and Children.
Free. J. W. HEALY.
Chairman Committee Of Arrangements,
my3 st 7Commercial Place.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-05-04

''Biddy, what's the mean temperature
OF summer weather in Ireland?'' said q
cockney to a young Irish lass. "Mane,
sir! There's nothing name about Ire
land-bad luck to yees for dirty spal-
peenln
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-05-04

We. the undersigned appointed Commission
ers for the drawing OF $4,000 thirty thousand
dollars.) being sinking fund Of ten per cent Of
the issue of $500 900 three hundred thousand
dollars) mortgage bonds OF the Crescent City
Live Stock Landing and Slaughterhouse Com
pany, do hereby declare and certify that said
drawing was correctly and legally made on
This Day. May 1. 1876 at o'clock, y. M. with
result as above. ALEX. BONNEVAL,
J. 2. R0UX.
Commissioners.
New Orleans. May I. 1876.
/ hereby certify the above to he true copy
from original in my hands.
j. N. AUGUSTIN, Secretary.
New Orleans, May /, 1876.
The holders OF the drawn numbers are noti-
fed that these will be paid in full on the lst day
of July, 1876. The interest coupons duo this
day will be paid on presentation.
J. N. AUGUSTIN. Sneretarv.
New Orleans. May l. 1916, my2 1t
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-05-04

She held up small bottle, and said
she wanted five cents worth Of pane
gyric for the baby's collie. So he gave
her Judge Porter's defense or Babcock,
and said 1t was not five cents worth,
but it was all he had.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-05-04
PRICE LIST:

The following Watches are all Lsyer move.
ments, yeweled. same sZe rs Sl5 Watch, and
sold with guarantee for two years:
Solid Silver Watch. same as the cut ......... S15
Solid Silver Stem Winder der......... 2s
Stem Winder. 8 oz. Silver ase.............. 30
Same. but open face fiat glass ............ 20
Solid IA karat Gold Watch. or. case ........ s5
Solid 1s karat Gold Watch, . oz. ease ....... rs
Solid IA karat Gold Stem Winder a., OF case 10
Solid ls karat Gold Stem Winder. 2t, or ease 100
The following Watches are two sizes smaller
than the SIS Watches. and finer quality:
In Silver. hunting or open face ......... so
Solid "A karat Gold case ase.........6 60
Solid IL karat Gold case. se........ 10
Ladies' Watches, Solid Gold cases .., ~
Stem Winders. Solid Gold cases ........... ss
Ladies, stem Winders, elegantly engraved
and enameled. from SIS to 125
Gentlemen's Gold Chains In great variety
Prices vary from SIS to SIS.
large assortment Of Ladies' Gold Chains.
from SIS to Sl0O
Silver Chain. suitable for the si5 Watch, from
q to $6.
Any. Watch sent by mail. in registered pack
age. at my risk. on receipt OF price with so cent?
Tor postage: or by Express. G. O. D.. with priyi-
lege Of opening the package and examining the
Watch before paying for It. Address as above.
A Key that winds any watch sent by mail for
fifty cents and stamp. ap2 6m 2dp
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-05-04

''She is u perfect Amazon" said q
pupil In one OF our schools, OF his teach
er to a companion. "Yes," said the
other, who was better versed In geo.
graphy than history, II noticed that she
had very large mouth"
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-05-04

"a Roman lictor, " said Bates, whose
historical information comes by detail
on the fy. "a Roman iictor! Well, I
Romans know. .'-INew York Mail.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-05-04

Subscribers to the DEMOCRAT will con-
fer i favor upon us by reporting at this
ONCE any delinquency In the delivery
OF their papers.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-05-04

A Wisconsin editor illustrates the pre-
vailing extravaganza OF the people Of
the present day by calling attention to
the costly baby carriages in use now,
while, when he was baby, they hauled
him around by the hair OF the head.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-05-04
Carpet and Curtain

Carpet and Curtain
WAREH USE,
Wholesale and Retail. II Chat1ves 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.
BROCATEL Cotelines. Reps and Slip Gov.
ers etc.
BURLAPS, by the bale piece or yard.
ap3 SuTuFr az A. BROUSSEAU h SON.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-05-04

An experience. of twenty-flv years as book
seller in. New Orleans will Justify me in saying
LOUISIANA AS IT IS, supplies a want long
felt BY residents and strangers. The demand
for the book is active and Is steadily Increasing
JAMES A. GRESHAM.
ap12 % Camp and 11s Canal street
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-05-04
Omcial List Of Drawing

Sinking Fund Of Ten Per Cent on Morteage
Bonds Of the Crescent City Live Stock Land
ing and Elaughterhouse Company:
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-05-04

The grangers OF the United States
have $1s. .OOO, 600 invested In their various
enterprisea
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-05-04
Notice..

The holders Of Wharf Improvement Bonds
arc invited to meet the City Administrators in
the Mayors parlor on WEDNESDAY, May 10.
1876. at u o'clock IN.
my1 CHAS. J. LEEDS. Mayor.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-05-04
Two Dollars For One.
GREAT
BOOK SLAUGHTER

BOOK SLAU CHI TER.
COME AND SEE
BOOKS OF ALL KINDS FOR ~,
BOOKS FOR - CENTS.
Worth 81 Is to 81 50.
BOOKS FOR 80 CENTS.
Worth 81
REDUCING BOOK STOCK
to make room for
STATIONERY BARGAINS-NOw OR NEVER.
AT
ITO and 112 Camp street,
n1h19 am ROBERT J. HARP. Agent
W. d. MATTHEW'S,
BOOKSELLER, STATIONER AND
PRINTER,
sos. ,..... Magazine street sos
Pic-Nic and London Club Croquet.
The best in the city at the lowest price.
Straight Hickory Handles, Best Seasoned Wood.
Balls Perfect Spheres Best Ground
Oil. Paint and Varnish.
81 So 50 25 % co. IS 5O % 5o $s co. $40 co. sl2 o.
Less thsn Factory Prices.
w. D. MATTHEW'S.
mf26 3m SOS Mag azine Stree 90
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-05-04
Office Of the General Agency Of the Ameri-
can Cotton Tie Company, Limited.
special Notice to Country Merchants.
Factors and Planters.

The American Cotton Tie Company, Limited.
now have on hand in this city, and in all cities
and towns throughout the Cotton States. the
ROW TIE, and all other approved patents. in
the hands of their duly authorized agents. for
sale on commission at the lowest market rates.
The following are the agents for the sale Of the
Companys Ties in this city:
Ogden Il Bel, Chsm h Boyd.
Stone Il Tute William Dillon
ID. l.. Hanlett X Co.. Archer II Borland.
my2 3t TuWeSa.SW r. W. RAYNE IL co.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-05-04

House of j. Galinier,
53 Royal street, Corner Of BienyiIIe,
Grand Assortment of Goods in
FRENCH FASHIONS.
Large Selections in STRAW HATS, Trimmed In
the Latest Style.
PRICES MODERATE.
ap29 I'm Sat Tu Tn
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-05-04

FOR THE
Louisville and Cuban Asphalt Co.,
D. Magazine street.
PURE CUBAN ASPHALT vARNISH,
For Coating Wood or Iron Vessels Bat
toms, Wharf piles,
BRIDGE AND TRESTLE WORK OF WOOD
or Iron. Machinery. Gas and Water Pipes Iron
Railings Metal Roofs and Cutters. and all other
kinds of Metal Substances under or above
ground or water.
PURE CUBAN ASPHALT,
BY THE HOGSHEAD. TON OR CARGO.
Asphalt Metal Compound,
For Paving and Roofing.
PAVING STREETS. lBANQUETs, GARDEN
iNG HOUsEs. slTEAMBoATs or ran an ythine yh % that
needs good durable water and weather proof
covering.
Dean 4 Colenans Patent Improved
TRAM RAIL,
Weighing from 10 to 20 pounds to the yard.
for street and narrow gauge railroads
Also. 10 and - pound r Rail.
CONTRACTS FOR PORTABLE RAILROADS
for Plantation and Saw Mill purposes
AND
ALSO
Ship Sneathing FELT. Soft Hair FELT. for
Boilers, TANNATE OF SODA for cleaning
Boilers, TANNIC ACID. for Dyeing. Tanning,
''"AS VIM. FRANCIS MCLEAN.
apetf d&W Agent.
LOUISIANA AS IT Is.
ISL Pages.
Its Topography and Valuable Resources.
ny DANIEL BENNETT.
Price, 50 Ccnts-POstage, II Cents.
LIBERAL REDUCTION TO DEALERS.
10, 900 Copies just Publlshed-3OOO
Copies sold.
The Editors of New Orleans have given this
book strong Endorsement
OPINIONS OF NEW ORLEANS BOOK
SELLERS:
1t is a book which has long been wanted and
often called for, l am selling col les daily that
are mailed to oil parts of the world.
GEORGE ELLIS. Bookseller,
Opposite the Post Office.
During my long experience as bookseller in
this cltyI have had thousands of inquiries for
such work. Mr.. Dennett's LOUISIANA AS IT
Is is precisely the book that has been called for
II gives general satisfaction to my patrons in
city and country. Ii its true character were
present edition Of 1000 @ copies P to, supply the
10 Commercial Place.
Branch, 153 PoydraS street.
An experience. of twenty-five years as book
seller in New Orleans will Justify me in saying
that the book just issued by Mr.. Dan1 bennett
LOUISIANA AS 1T is, supplies want long
for the book is active and Is steadily Increasing.
JAMES A. GRESHAM.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-07-13
ANOTHER TROPHY WON
BY THE
ESTEY COTTAGE ORGANS 4!

These superior and beautifully finished in
struments SO far cclipsed their competitor in
volume purity, sweetness and delicacy Of tone,
as to carry off the first and only premium Civ
en- to exhibitors of reed Organs at the Monroe
County Fair, held September -, 1874.
Buy onty the best. For price list address
Oct l-tE J. Y. SIGAFUS,
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-07-13
An Extraordinary Occurrence.

Last fall Mr.. L. W. Smith, coal opera
tor at Greenfield, Pa, pasturcd fine large
mule with Jonathan West on Pike Run,
near Monongahela city 1t was turned in
to the field with young stallion about two
years old and taken out this spring to be
put to work. 1t was soon discovered that
the mule must be returned to pasture again,
and last week she gave birth to a finely de-
veloped horse colt. This extraordinary
freak of nature is attracting universal at
tcntion, and is visited by many incredulous
persons who hardly believe the story, al
belt 1t Is so well authenticated. The mother
has no milk for Its young, nature seeming
to have made no provision for such an IRE
gular proceeding. But she seems wonder
fully fond of the colt, and exhibits some
most extraordinary funny pranks as she
dances and prances about her baby colt, so
unwonted so irregular, so out of the usual
order of affairs. The colt is lively and
healthy little fellow 1t is maintained by
Button, Hunter and others, that this hy-
brid is incapable Of reproducing, and indeed
this ''fact'' is one used and insisted upon. by
Huxley in his argument for Darwin's idea
against specific character, and in favor of
the unity of the species. And now this
stubborn mule has the audacity to kick
Darwin full in the face-draws its colt Or
him as it twere.-RcpUbhicon
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-07-13
Democratic National Convention.

The Convention for the nomination of
Democratic candidates for President and
Vice President of the United States met at
St. Louis, Mo, on Tuesday, June 9th,
and was called to order at 12:1S p. NJ. by
Augustus Schell, Chairman of the National
Democratic Committee
Ii. NJ. Watterson, of Kentucky, was
elected temporary Chairman, he being sue
ceeded by General John A. McClcrnand,
Of Illinois, as President of the Convention.
On Wednesday afternoon, the actual la
bors of the Convention began, the commit
tee ON resolutions reporting at two o'clock
the platform which was adopted by vote
Of 651 to So.
Balloting for President then began, the
first ballot resulting as follows: Governop
Tilden, 1882 Gov. Hendricks, 1881 Gen.
Hancock, rs; Gen. Allen, 56 Senator
Bayard, q Gov. Parker, IS. On the Sc
cond ballot, Tilden received 535; Hem
bricks, 90; Allen 81 Hancock, SO; Bayard
II Parker, Is Thurman, g The nomina-
ton was then made unanimous.
On Thursday A. NJ, Thomas A. Hen
bricks, Of Indiana, was nominated for Vice
President. OF the 73S votes cast, Hen
bricks received 73O, eight blanks being
cast by Ohio.