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The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-03-19

When there is disorder, Mr.. Kerr does
not jump up and pound, and clustering
ly add to the confusion, but he sits
quietly in the chair, tells the House, in
a pleasant tone Of remonstrance, that
there Is SO much confusion in the hall
that it is impossible to go on with the
business of the House," and remains
silent until members have settled into
ished, so that any members voice can
be heard across the hall. A prominent
member Of the House insinuated to me,
the other day, that Mr.. Kerr was bet
ter Speaker even than Mr.. Blaine; that
Mr.. Blaine excited the House by his
rapid manner and his energy OF utter
ance, frequently arousing antagonisms,
and adding heat to the debates. The
House feared Mr.. Blaine; it respects
Mr.. Kerr, and his Speakership is thus
far more successful than many Of his
own friends thought 1t could be.-Wosh-
iagtOn Letter IN Boston Herald.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-03-19
POR THE CENTENNIAL.
TwO Ton B1Ock of silver.

"That's off my mind, said DR.. Cooney,
purser Of the steamship. City OF Havana,
Yesterday morning, as he saw the hex,
agonal box, containing 420O pounds OF
pure silver swing over the side j; Of IS said sdtd
steamer and land on the wharf, large
number Of people. having read In yes
terday's HeraM Of the arrival OF the
great silver bonanza, had gathered a. at
After being deposited on the wharf it
was sent to the public stores, at Laight
and West streets. The surface OF the
the silver at the United States Assay
Office is thought to be 99Ol, 600, Judging
by previous shipments IF from 9th the s;;;7d SAM I
Co. bankers, Of the City Of Mexico. anc
is intended for exhibition at the Centen
NAL among Mexican products. 1t wa'
escorted down to Vera Cruz by a large
number Of troops. Tomorrow it will
be taken from Laight street to the New
York Safe Deposit Company's premises
on Liberty street and Broadway.-N. Y
Herald
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-03-19
THE TRICKS OF TRADE.
sharp speculatiOns Upon Doubtful
Honesty

Here is a trick Of one Of our second
hand clothes dealers. He shows a hesi-
tating customer a pair OF pantaloons
which he says had been made by a fash
ionable tailor for wealthy gentleman
who brought them back after wearing
them once, as they did not fit him; Ihe ne
the mirror, examines the length OF the
legs, sounds the depth Of the pockets,
and closes the bargain. When well out
Of sight Of the clothing store, he exam exam
ines for the first time an article which
as he resolved before the mirror, his
hands had encountered in one OF the
pockets. Yes, the customer had sai9
70 himself, that's q pocket-book: l
know by the feeling oft. Mr.. - mus
have left it in here the night he wore
the pants" The reader can supply the
further details Of the story. A 25 cen
paper-lined pocket-book proved th'
means Of selling 80 50 pair OF cottony )
satinet trousers at a profit OF - 25-'oo'
Francisco Paper.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-03-19
CHEAP ADVERTISING.
Another FIrxt-l1ass Candidate for
JnvestigatiOn.

From the Washington Chronicle. March 49,
The order for $500, 900 copies Of the
agricultural report is not the only eA-
travagance which is in need OF retrench
ment. An examination OF the report Of
the Director OF the Mint to the Secre
tary Of the Treasury, containing 100
pages, shows volume which may
possibly be OF use to somebody,
although we fail to understand why
not have answered every purpose. Ger
tainly that part OF the report devoted to
the defense Of Mr.. Sherman's resump
ton bill could have been successfully
eliminated
But the main body OF the report is the
least Objectionable part OF the affair.
Oue-third lin bulk) OF the volume is
made up OF illustrations OF the Mint
machinery-wretched wood cuts and d
carefully prepared map OF the "Consol-
idated Virginia and California" silver
mines. This first-class government ad-
vertisement for the stock OF Messrs.
Flood & O'Brien's silver mines is pub
| lished at considerable expense to the
National Treasury, and Is about rs gross
an outrage on the government as II the
/ Collector Of Customs at New York were
to give in his annual report view OF
Mr.. A. T. Stewards large importing
house, with Photographic views OF the
difserent DEPARTMENTS. It is also ru-
mored that Dr. Linderman entered upon
/ his present official position man OF ne
personal means, and that he now owns
an amout Of property which could not
we'll have been the result OF savings ol
his salary. Upon the whole, we think
DIR. Linderman had better be lnvestl
GATED
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-03-19
THAT N MALLET.
The way 'tis Handled by the speaker
Comparison Between hcrr
and Blaine.

The little mallet with which the pre-
siding officer in the House punctuates
Its proceedings is fatal instrument in
the hands Of Cox. 1t is curious to note
the power or the weakness which comes
out in the handling Of the gavel. To
use it promptly, at the right time and
sparingly, is the secret OF success IN the
chair. The slightest intemperance WIN !
the gavel vitiates qulckly tne power Vi
stands this, and never annoys the House
hv frantic hammering. Mr.. Cox's way
is to keep up a petty pounding, which
would give a blind person in the gallery
the impression that somebody was put
ting down carpets below. Kerr's gen.
tie and deliberate, but emphatic
and forcible manner, would almost en-
able him to dispense with the gayel IL
the ordinary proceedings OF the House
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-03-19
AN AWFUL EXPERIENCE.
Thc Fate Of the Nan vino Advertised.

His name was Hipponam. His uncle
left him some money, he started In the
grocery and provision trade. He had
read in the paper that John Jacob As
tor, A. T. Stewart, Daniel Pratt, John
Smith and hosts OF others had once
been poor, and had made their start by
advertising. He believed 1t all, dough.
head that he was, and he advertised
four squares in the IOrchHght, six
squares in the Badger, and half col
urnn in the MOO1,shine.
When the people saw from the adver-
tisement that Hippoflam had started
into business with q fresh, large stock,
they rushed for his store. Then his
troubles commenced. He had to hire
an extra clerk and cash boy. He could
not find time to sit down on candle
box, thrust his feet under the stove, and
gossip about politics and the Louisiana
question.
Every day or two he had to write or
telegraph for new goods. ordering more
coffee, tea, sugar or spices; and when
the goods came he had to open them
and retail them out. AS day after day
went by people began to. notice that
Hippohan was growing thin and pale
He looked careworn and harrassed, as il
driven. He kept advertising, and peo'
pie kept patronizing him. Other gro
GERS could get time to go off on excur
sions. and sit down for hours at q
time, and play checkers and dom,
inoes, but Hippoflam could not get
an hour to himself, except time
to sleep. By and by he had tC
open an account with yet another bank,
get more clerks and cash boys; and yet
It came about that he kept carriage,
built fine house, wore broadcloth, and
was elected mayor Of the town. Ol
course man couldn't go on In this way
for many years without breaking down
in health, and the. day came at last
whom Hippoflam had the dyspepsia, the
jaundice, heart disease, rheumatism
and several other complaints. the
shadow OF death hung over him
while the grocers who hadn't ad
vertised at all grew fat and portly
and had double chins on 'em. They
had time to go fishing, were never
tired out looking over their bank ac
counts, and it wasn't once year tina
they had to order anything more than
box Of herring Broken down in health
feeling mad at the world, and finding
himself u victim Of newspapers, Hippo
flam one day drew all his money. out Q
the bank, passed it over to lunati
asylum. set his store on fire, blew up hi
mansion with keg Of powder, an
then hanged himself to peach tree Il
the back yard The coroner cut hin
down. the Jury sat on him, and the vel
diet was advertising killed him, an
we hereby warn all business men to le
his fate be an awful example agalns
patroniZing newspapers.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-03-19
THE NEXT GOVERNOR.
The st. Charles Herald Wants Either Re-
turning BOARD Anderson or
ROss Packard.


Below we give an editorial from the
ST. Charles Herald. 1t gives u fair sam
pie OF what we are to expect from the
Republican party In the way OF selec-
tions for the chief executive office. The
Herald finds no better material within
It's party than the infamous Tom Ander-
son, or the notorious Boss Packard, who
has been the prime mover Of all the
lawless and violent measures inaugural
ed under the Warmoth regime and so
much improved under Kellogg:
A correspondent asks: "Who would
make a good Republican candidate for
Governor at the next electiOn?' The
question is easily answered. While
most OF the public men who have been
prominent In the Republican party and
fattened on the public, during the last
eight years in this State, are notorious
ly unprincipled and corrupt, no truthful
man can deny that there are many
good, sincere, able and incorruptiblc
men in the Republican party OF this
State. Many names have been mentioned
in connection with this nomination but
we have come to the conclusion that
there are now but two names before the
public which combine candidacy and
availability They are those Of Senator
Anderson, Of St. Landry, and .. S.
Marshal Packard, Of New Orleans.
Either Of these gentlemen would do
we'll as Governor; neither would cast
discredit on the party or the State.
They are both men OF ability, strong
common sense, attachment to friends
and principles, and capable Of rendering
great and important service to the
State. We want no more unprincipled
adventurers and wishy washy politi-
clans. The people demand honest,
capable, true men, identified with the
State and her interests.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-03-19
OR NICKEL PLATIN&.
I. There "A wine" in 1t for some One In
the Admini. tratiOn.

The superabundance OF the nickel
coinage isbeginning to attract attention.
Why it should be pushed out 50 PEI persl5ir- Lil
emily is a natural inquiry, under IN tne I, CIR
BODY connected with the Administration
in % getting tons of it on the market by
forseina 70 sei # into the hands Of the labering
lTiorne nr noorer e class Of people? 1t might
q, onappo pJ. 70 get an investigation set on foot
hp pa{b t{bs = House Of Representatives in this
matter NY tier - some time ago it was rumored
,ba,'o 1ba, one individual had monopoly OF
= .naI nicbel bI mine. Who is he? Where is
d IL uni Inine9 Who gets the profit on
rr,a king nickel worth only fraction OF
The Ave cents it represents( legal ten
der after coinage for that amount!
When will this profitable business, ~
somebody, come to an end:
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-03-19
4 SEy ERE BLOW.
Thurman Takes Undue AdvantaSc OF
Jones, of Nevada.

He (Thurman) sports|a red bandaha
handkerchief, and blows the loudest
nose in America. It is said that on one
occasion Senator Jones, OF Nevada, who
early in life had been brakesman on a
railroad, dropped to sleep at his desk.
Senator Thurman solemnly waved hlS
red bandana and gave his nose terrific
snort. The sleeping Senator sprang TO
his feet. and seizing his desk, com
menced twisting it with all his might.
He afterwards explained that he
thought Thurman's blow was an engine
whistling down brakes and the red
handkerchief signal Of distress hence
his wrenching OF the desk Washington
Correspondence Of the Athnta Courier.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-03-19

LADIES. READ THIs-There are many things
thnt constitute happiness among the fair sex
One Of these necessaries consists in fine writing
paper. upon which they can put In Language
sweet their innermost thoughts. To do this
they must Immediately obtain some Of that
papetrie 6f varied tnts and designs to be had al
the great book and stationery depot OF kobt.
Harp. Nos. ITO and liz Camp street. There haf
also been received at this bazaar varied ant
large assortment OF new books. both poe'ica
and prosaical. Go and see for yourselves.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-03-19

DAILY REcEIPrs.-The daily receipts OF mag
nifcent imported and domestic dry goods ar
irving now ut Messrs. Levois & Jamison's. No.
l2s Canal street. is sufficient to draw crowd OF
the fair sex to purchase their first class goods.
Only give them call and satisfaction is guaran-
teed. Their prices are in accordance with the
times, and all articles Of the best quality.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-03-19
BEN BUTLER.
The Advantage Prudent People MAY De-
rive from Being CrOss.Eyed.

The following is the latest story toid
about General Butler:
some gentlemen were hotly discussing
a matter which reused the Generals ire,
and in his anger he made a remark
grossly offensive to one OF the party;
Rot caring to have a personal quarrel
there, Mr.. - nursed his wrath until
he next saw the General. Then he de-
manded an apology. Quoth Mr.. Butler
Il owe you no apology, sir! The re;
mark was not addressed to you at all
meant Col. -" "But you. looked dl
rectIy at me, and could not help know,
ing that you meant me by your look !
''Not at all, sir! Not at all! Ha ma
I'd like to know how you or any Other
man can tell where / am looking
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-03-19
JAMES s. PRESTIDGE.


Mr.. James s. Prestidge, charged with
the murder Of Mr.. w. d. Hardeman on
the night Of the 4th OF March, was yes,
terday arraigned before Judge Evans,
Of the First Municipal Police Court, for
q hearing. p..tt
The defence was ably represented by
Major New, Mr. Miller and Mr.. Percy
Roberts; Mr.. Smith, the Assistant At,
torney General, appearing on behalf OF
the State.
The following witnesses were placed
upon the stand: Mr.. w. L. Houston,
Charles E. Black, L. II. Richard and W.
G. Wilson, Jr., and their evidence was
substantially the same as that giveI
before the Coroner's Jury, and upon the
testimony Judge Evans sent the accused
before the Superior Criminal Court
without the benefit Of bail.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-03-19
&. WASH. ROCKWELL.
momlcldc at the New Lake.

The body Of George w. Rockwell was
brought to this city Saturday morning
from the lake, by permission Of Coroner
DeBlanc, and taken to the house Of
Hope Hook and Ladder No. 3, whore DR..
Schumacher held an autopsy, and post
poned the inquest until Monday at IL
O'clock.
Desposito was arraigned before Judge
Evans, and sent down to the Parish
Prison to await the Coroner's inquest.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-03-19

INuguBtH COnbLItutIOnHISLI
A Republican correspondent declares
that lin New Hampshire political faith
on either side rises to the frenzy OF
bigotry. The Democrats are rank Bour-
bons, and the Republicans extreme
Radicals. The war record Of the most
Objectionable candidate will not in the
slightest degree impair his chances, nor
drive from his support one Democrat.
and il Belknap were New Hampshire
man, and were nominated the day after
his fall, he would poll the full party
strength"
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-03-19

Oh ye. our fair readers. spring time is on us
and muslins and organdies in all the latest
styles to please fair woman's fancy will soon be
in vogue. and how important it's that these
beauteous fabrics with which you adorn your
persons and charm mems gaze. should he done
m in style; therefore we call your attention to
the card Of Rice Bros. d Co. about their iuting
machines, at prices which will ope your pretty
eyes in wonder and delight. as also to the one
about lawn mowers. for you must play croduet.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-03-19
The New Orleans Semi.AnnuaI Trade
-.tI Guide.

f
The twentieth number Of this periodical trade
circular was issued Just previous to Mardi
Gras," d copy Of which reached US through the
publisher.
Nothing inspires more confidence In the ability
and capacity Of our business men, or better
makes known their facilities than the creditabe
appearance and prompt circulation Of tho Guide
to SO many merchants and planters throughout
the Southern States. Its long existence relia-
bility OF the publisher and OF the business
houses represented in It's columns. and effective
method of its distribution. makes 1t thrice well
come to our country friends. who consult it with
implicit faith. Not only is it useful to the adver-
tisin9 community. but really beneficial TO the
general interests Of the city. Many OF the arti-
clos relative to. and views OF tho city surround
ings. have been specially prepared for the pur-
pose Of furnishing readers throughout this and
adjacent States with information regarding its
many attractions. sanitary condition. business
facilities. ETC.. which We are sure will prove in
terestin9. and will stimulate desire TO visit our
city and know our business men. Anything
that Is done toward controlling the tendency oi
business to New Orleans is deserving the en-
couragement of our merchants particularly
when their interests are 40 we'll guarded ~ this
book indicates.
Mr ID. Webster. OF X. G. Dun Co. Is the pub
Usher Of the Guide. the next number Of which
will appear promptly on the ist Of July prox.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-03-19

ed TO their old trade OF Illicit
distilling. To turn these. men
loose would be unjust to honest distill-
ers and adverse to the interests or the
good government. Besides, it would
tend to paralyze the efforts Of the Coy
ernment to discover and punish frauds
on the revenue, and he is OF the opinion
that the parties referred to should be
held to serve out their sentences.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-03-19

GREAT DAY-On Monday. the Goth inst. will be
a day in the era OF mercantile transactions at
1Oa o'clock a. m. That well known and popular
firm, Messrs Hoffman Marks Co.. will sell at
auction. at their place Of business. No. SO Maga-
zine street. full and assorted line OF cassi-
meres, cloths. tweeds, doeskins. cotton ticks and
prints. besides an extensive assortment OF fine
dry goods Of the most desirable character.
Hosiery. ties, gloves, etc, constitute the stock.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-03-19

Not a Republican journal in Maine,
40 tar AZ we have observed, has pub.
Iished the names Of the National
Republican Committee attached TO the
cali for their national convention; Per
haps they are waiting to see whether
SPENCER, % of Alabama, who heads the
list, is to be expelled from the senate
for corruption in securing his eiec-
tion. Portland Argus (Denl.)
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-03-19

LOOK YE FAIR OHEs.-You arc ladies not
easily led except when the fashions OF tho season
hold forth most seductive Inducements. These
you have now at the elegant millinery establish
ment Of Nine. Rosa Reynoir. No. Chartree
street. where can be found an elegant and varied
stock OF spring hats. flowers. feathers. laces
scarfs. and multiplicity OF desirable goods too
numerous to mention in a column. The long
experience Of Nine. Reynoir enables her TO give
entire satisfaction to all
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-03-19

FRESH Administrators has been said per-
haps about fresh arrivals of goods for spring
than ever yet before. but now We have the gen
uine arrivals in special notice from that
popular and favorite dry goods house OF Messrs.
NJ. L. Byrne d Co.. No. 1e3 Canal street. The
stock is in and opened. Monday. then at this
hazaar will be gala dav.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-03-19

FASHION PAR ExCELLBNCE.'-I ono wants the
most beautifully made and tastefully cut cloth
ing to be had in tho South let them go to the
fashionable emporium OF Mr.. Z. Bell No ~ St.
Charles street. whore gents clothing is made
not only in the latest style but for durability and
elegance Of fit they are unexcelled. The new
spring goods are Just In. and any one wishing
to procure something ''nobby" in time, should
give Mr. Bell q call.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-03-19

Senator Morton's friends are losing
hone One Of them informed the editor
- The Cincinnati Commercial recently
" with tear bedimmed eyes, that he be.
lieyed it was all over. Between the
soft-money plank in the Indiana plat.
form and the betrayal" Of Pinch6ack
in the House Of his friends, Nj: NJ, ! Nor ! o.
TONS prospects have been badly dam
aged.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-03-19

No less than three ex-widow5 are
charged with bringing high officials IN
Washington to grief. Beware OF the
vidders, Uncle Samlvel,. would not De d
bad admopition about these Gays.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-03-19
Marine News.

AN OLD FIRM.-For over a quarter OF cen
tury the reliable grocery establishment OF
Messrs. Schmidt h Zeigler has been in exist
ence: their strict adherence to integrity and
true business principles. have gained for them
the unbounded confidence Of not only merchants
at home but those abroad; keeping constantly
-, hord a varied. extensive and well selected
stock Of both fancy and staple groceries. which
.ro bought for cash, they are enabled to sell at
tbe lowest market figures. Country merchants
and the city trade should examine their stock.
Reing agents for the celebrated Piper Heldseick
champagne. they now can offer Inducements to
the trade.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-03-19

GREAT INDUCEMENTs.-ies. surely they are Mt
the great and worldwide reputed Granite Pal
ace Of Moody's. corner Of Canal and Royal
streets. where panic prices arc being offered for
all stock now on hand. Expected daily Is a
large and varied assortment OF new spring
goods. which the great Moody has personally
selected from the New York and European mar
kcts. Gentlemen. go and examine for your
selves everything that you require in your toilet.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-03-19

The Cabinet ladies in Washington, it
ia said. have held meeting and voted
that they cease to recognize Mrs; Bel
knap. tits further said that Mrs. Rooe-
son was the most severe against her.
These cabinet ladies" should move
slowly, or they may ma M tnemsei.es G,
.'without a quorum --NeW Hoee''
Re0isfer Dem.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-03-19

Now Caesar, we have thee on the MP.
st. Louis Republican. Then hip
hip, hurrah."
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-03-19
h An Unknown vessel Wrecked.

The signal service observer at Barhe-
aat reports to the chief signal officer as
follows: The sunken vessel is about
six miles from here and the sea and
wind are too high for lifeboats TO poard
her. She has changed position since
morning, and the captain OF the Ire e. say, ah =
h,g station is not sure now whether sne
i ! steamer or ship. Will get partlcu-
lars ~ soon as possible.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-09-21
Sc1ENcE+
IRON IN WHEAT.

NJ. Gasparn has made m analysis which
amounts aimos, to the discovery. Cous,-
inxault and F,e.enius have each drawn at
ten,ion to the absence OF iron IN wheat
Gasparin has found, after several minute
tests. lol per cent. Of iron in the grain ri
wheat. ana Il per cent. in the straw; and
that while the proapboric acid. magnetism
ami iron concentrated themselves in the gain
the silica and the lime accumulated ia the
straw. The same relative accumulation Of
sails were observed respectively in the ker-
mel and the she'll Of oak glands. In every
Mound Of wheaton bread there is then !
grains Of iron. NJ Gasparin also states
that the quantity Of ph"sphoric ac.d ex-
,rac,ed by wheat from the soil il less than
is generely supposed. The same dis'lngu :
ishei chemist m .ly ned some lichens. grown
on calcareous rocks, AMI found Z cir ashes
20 be precisely composed Of the same miner
al. rs soil derived from the disiniegrat:on Of
the rock.