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The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-05-14

Some time ago few OF .us whit,
trash" were invited to attend the fune
raj Of an old servant Of the ante bellun
days, says the Fayette (Miss.) C1u'O,ii
Gle. The exercises took place In thu
neighborhood Of "Hominy RIDGE" II
this (JeffersoD) county. When thu
preacher in charge had concluded, ht
called upon a tall, lank-lookinR fellow
from Franklin county, by the name ,ol
Dan Knapp, to conclude, when he arose
and delivered himself Of the following
attested by several reputable Witnesses
your correspondent among the number
de occasion oh my appearin' befo'
you, my dubbed sisterin an brudderin,
am do death OBJ Sister Judy. An dis
minds me OBJ circumstance long time
ago-'fore de flood yes, fore de food,
ali 5d br9 at9,
Der blessed book toll us dar. war a
man-rich man-an' his name war
Diverse, an dat man lib in big fine
house. ah, an be hab nice grabble walk
all roun' dat house, an roses a twinin'
vines an flowers an little green bushes
an nice little iron fence all roun' dat
yard. Yes, my Lord An den he hab
road dat hab big high plank fence to
him an q big gate. Yes, my Lord An
in lar he hab big trees wild der tops cut
off; Sleeps, an calls, an colts an
'mudda grass, an obberyting der heart
could wish, all Yes, my Lord An old
Diverse he lib up dar in all der sump-
tuousneSs OBJ der seas n, an he hab der
maid servant an der man servant; an
he hab fine carriage. an he ride out
cherry do, an when he ride out he
hab on de carriage q fore niggah an a
hind niggah, one to open der gate an
one to shut der gate. Oh, my Lord
An when he out he hab all der good
things OBJ dis worl handed roun' by der
yaller gals An none OBJ yore half spit
pork meat like dose country stores glib
us.now. No, my Lord An q poor man
name of Lazarus he come long an he
was hungry an tired, an sick an
naked, an he hab sores al ober he back,
for da had been a whalin him. Yes,
my Lord An he stopped at dat big
gate an sent little niggah to Diverse
to git some cold supper, an to git to
stay all night in de barn stable. Oh,
my Lord .i8.5f
"An' what he done? Did he let him
stay In dat stable? Diverse, when he got
dat word, just pick up de double barrel
gun and call at him dogs an went down
to dat gate cussin an q runnin'. An
when Lazarus seed that he bruck down
dat road, ali Diverse he lam away wifi
bof barrels Of de gun, an den all dogs
took after Lazarus-he run an dey run
An he run, an Diverse he slap his
hands an sot he dogs on, an de dogs
1ey wer' too much for poor old Lazarus,
and da cotch him and da tore up old
Lazarus. Yes, my Lord. And poor old
Lazarus he were niggah like our sister
Judy"
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-05-14
ADJUSTMENTS.
GRAND CONCERT.

|GRAND CONCERT. a,
| rendered by the Officers and Crew Of the
Steamship Memphis. on
Tuesday, May l6, at p. In.,
AT ODD FELLOWS HALL,
| In aid OF the SEAMEN's BETHEL AND READING
ROOM. The programme will consist Of Songs.
Choruses, Recitations. and an Original Pro-
logue and song dedicated to the New Orleans
Firemen. Song and Chorus, composed for the
occasion. +.
Tickets may be hal at the door or Of the Com
mittee. Price so cents. giO
Capt. Silas Weeks Capt. A. X. Miller. sr
ThOs. Irvine. A. L. Browne, .sy.
VIM. Simpson, ]. Il. Shields,
j. NJ. Witherspoon. Jno. 7. Hardie
Marshall J. smith.
J. NJ. WITHERSPOON, Chairman
J: E. SHIELDS. Treasurer.
The Chickerng piano used on this occasion
has been kindly loaned by Mr.. p Werlcin
my141t
CLUB DU BOUQUET MUSICAL.
The above Club will give ser
Musical Entertainment
for the benefit Of the ORPHANS OF ST. MARY'S
ASYLUM, In the Third District, at
GRUNEWALD HALL,
On Thursday, Nay 16, 1876.
Tickets-One Dollar aps0
TNIvOLI VARIETIES. nj
G fNh ki MsV4NNnTkALDo- ;PrY8Rristor.
Extraordinary engagement OF the MAHONS.
Flora and Dan in their Dutch specialties, and
the Little Midget IN songs and dances.
Admission AZ usual. fe22 am
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-05-14
Repairs Made Easy.

As everybody Just now tries to practice econo-
my. the advertisement Of Mr.. Thos. McKen-
drick. No. 625 Magazine street. agent for the
mixed rubber paint. is to the point and very
apropos. This paint is ready for use. so that
every man can do his own painting. tits cheap
durable and gives a handsome finish. Mr.. Nc
Kendrick alss docs all kinds OF plumbing and
gas fitting in the most workmanlike manner
Give him u call
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-05-14
The whisky Case.

At the time Of going to press the jury
in the whisky case had not reported
1t was expected from appearances that
Judge Wood would spend the night in
ton of q verdict, and in order to allow
the jury to enjoy their Sunday, in the
event OF their agreeing before the cock
crowed the rising OF the morn.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-05-14

that Letter, Intreating him to Deliver
1t as Directed, to the person, az you are
Informed, Liveing at Cambridge. Sign
some Fictitious Name. This you may
send to my Confident Friend Mt New
port to Be Delivered me at WATERFOWL.
Make use OF Every Precaution or per-
ish B. CHuRcHfL.
To Maj'r Cane.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-05-14

Dom Pedro rises at a very early hour
in the morning. Uneasy lies the head
that wears a crown.-[ Rochester Demo-
crat.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-05-14
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
CHAMPAGNE. CLARET. COGNAC.

Landing ex Bark Phare' and Steamship
Hanover" from Bordeaux and Havre:
$50 cases Champagne. Eugene Clicauot.
$50 casks Claret. Chateau Bellevue
70 casks Claret, G.. Berges 4 Co.
50 casks Claret. Comet.
10 quarters Cognac. Fl. Mounier h Co.
10 octaves Cognac. II. Mounier 4 Co.
100 barrels Vinegar. Richard Freres.
For sale by J. MANDLN Il CO.,
myI4 1w 81 Decatur street.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-05-14

Twomey's new store. corner Magazine and
Philip streets. has received another supply of
fine butter.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-05-14

EFFREY'S SPARKLING ALE.
BYASS' CHAMPAGNE PALE ALE,
In bond and duty paid.
Fine old WINES BRANDY, Jamaica and ST.
Cruz RUNS. London OLD TOM GIN. etc. I'm
store and for sale by
JOHN TURPIN. Importer
155 Common street.
Sole agent fof John jeffrey 4 Co.. Edinburgh.
my14 1t
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-05-14

| Democratic ana Conservative Asseeia.
tim, Pariah Of Orleans. The regular weekly
needing 81 this Association will Be hesi Oh
hall Of 81. PatricIs Hall On faiayetie street s"
Py srasr y Fk siiSf N. OGDEN. Prssldsnt:
}. Q. NIXON. secTetary apas SUIT
Netice.-A general meeting Of the stock
Company Of Louisiana viii be held q ISL Ora Ora
MeI street. over the Cotton Exchange, on TU
DAY May 81 ls7s. ut ~ =. m. TO considsr
tary be9krnptey. az der the bankruptlsws Of the
i SfSSF q the nser sa Il RtSsaE; Secretary.
once Louisiana Equitable Life 1n-
surahce Company.-An annual election for Di-
rectors Of this Company was held on Monday
April ~, 1876. The following gentlemen con
stitute the Board OF Directors. ~
CHARLES CHAFFE A. THOMPSON, ,,.s.,
ALEX. Marks II. NJ. PAINE. eg,
Hi. VOSE. at Ia JOHN n. PIKE.
JOHN ]. ADAMS. ANDREW PATTON,
T. 9. HERNDON. at,e w. B. SCHMIDT
JAMES I. DAT. JOHN 8. GBOvEss
J. W. STONE. A} Il. d. BRIGGS
JOHN HENDERSON. T.. A. TYLER,
=. b. NEWMAN. m b. 4. WALST1R.
f. H. FAIRCHIID, J. II. CAMORH. laI
II. W. OGDEN. HENRY ABRAHAM.
/ At the annual meeting Of the Board OF Direct
orsi held Tuesday. May .. the following oflcers
were elected for the ensuing year: fe
SAMUEL MANNING TODD. President
II. w. OGDEN Vice President.
ANDREW PATTON. Second Yioe President
WILLIAM HENDERSON. Secretary.
4 1f tiG 4 ! WILLIAM HENDERSON.
my1l I'm ne =. Secretary.
Notice to Holders Of city DOnas-De-
partment OF Finance City Hall, May Q. 1885,
Holders Of City Bonds who intend to fund now
or hereafter under the act OF the Legislature
approvcd March 8. 1875. are cautioned against
coupons for interest accrued since July 4. 1876.
otherwise Such bonds will NOT be available for
funding. lte4 ED. PILSBURY.
nysu 81 Administrator OF Finance.
surance. Company. No. ioA Canal street. New
Orleans May D. 1s76.-At the Annual election Of
Directors held at the office Of this company on
tho sd Of April last. the following gentleTnes
were unanimously elected: 54ssgkI ser 20
r. MAgPERO. aa EDWARD TOBY.
\, IghEYtLF. ietbni WsGant,;!G,kAJBORNE..
B. d. x Y d smhlFHk J. f hIfEaAs'
sg NBtmas OHAS. LAFITTE. mase45 ~.
And ut meeting Of the Board held festerday.
Mr.. PAUL FOURCHY was Reelected President.
my2 lot ~ G. w. MOTT. Secretary.
New Orleans Canal ANA Danking Com.
peny, New Orleans. April ~. ts7a-ProposAls
will be receiyed at the bank. for the purchase OF
ease OF Its different properties at the Lake End
Of the New Canal and terminus Of the New
Orleans City Railroad to the lake. -
apr I'm CHI JUMONvILLE. Cashier.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-05-14

Said justice to an obstreperous
prisoner on trial I'VE want nothing
but silence, and but little Of that"
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-05-14
TO RENT.

.LNOR RENT-RAISED COTTAGE AT PASS
Of the town.. Apply to Il. r. FOEhAN. Caron-
delet street, New Orleans my1A I'm
ENOR RENT-A NICE, LARGE FRONT ROOM.
- with wide piazza. Would furnish meals II
desired. Apply at No. 331 Rampant sttret near
CaIfope. t mh26n
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-05-14

VIRGINIA ROOFING SLATE-THE BEST
and strongest in the world, not excepting
the well known Welsh Slate. ffE
The undersigned having accepted the agency
for the sale Of the celebrated ORE BANK and
IMPERIAL QUARRIES. is now prepared to fill
orders at prices much below those OF Welsh and
but little In excess of those OF ordinary American
States. Builders. contractors and a9aters gen.
orally are invited to submit them to the severest
tests. ALEXANDER HILL,
my5 6md&W ITO Carondelet street.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-05-14

w ate Of the Normal School and teacher
In the public schools OF this city for some years
desires q few pupils to instruct In the English,
branches at her residence. Terms very mode
rate. Address TEACHER. Democrat ofice.
tr
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-05-14

NOPARTNERSHIP NOTICE-THE COPART-
Onership heretofore existing under the firm
name of WHEELOCK, FINLAY 4 CO. expires
this day by limitation. The undersigned have
assumed all the assets and liabilities OF the late
firm, and will continue the Wholesale Drug
business under the name and style Of G., r.
FINLAY 4 co. GEORGE II. FINLAY
HENRY FRELISEN
New Orleans. May /. 1875. N.Y. 2w
ROAT HOUSE.
IA Exchange Alley. U Hf
The finest Wines. Whistles and Liquors Of all
dissertations Mixed drinks to suit the taste of
all. J. G. KICKER. Proprietor.
fe15Iy gr#
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-05-14

WANTED--A SITUATION BY A YOUNG
w married man. who speaks both English
and French !: IL thoroughly acauainted with the
city as Book-keeper. Clerk or Coilector.; Best of
city references given az to honesty. industry
and capacity. Address T., Democrat Office.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-05-14

nemecrasie ana Conservative Asseesa.
tim. Parrish Of Orleans.-T regular weekly
meeting 81 this Association will be hrn o.
MONDAY. Nay Is, at ~ D. m. In the basement
hall Of 81. Patrick's Hall on Lafayette street A
inlI ana punctuaI aiispdsn Gn r EEs91esssd
J. O. NIXON. SECRETARY. ap2s SUIT
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-05-14

Another entertainment OF similar
kind. and for the same charitable pur-
pose. is in preparation, to take place at
the Varieties Theatre st , at an early day
Of historic tableaux, relating to the early
history Of our country, in which the
ladies Of the Opera entertainment, to-
gether with the children OF the Exposi-
ton Hall party, will participate. There
may be dancing afterwards.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-05-14

twas formed, the exact counterpart of
khe splendid affair presented by the
hlders at the Opera House on the 25th
April last, THE Presidents Mansion
kt Philadelphia. The expression OF
Delight of the multitude at the sight is
Iasier to imagine than to describe. The
bell was soon broken, and while Gen
'ral Washington and Lady Martha
Washington received his friends, the
band struck the prelude of
The Minuet,
when nine couples Of the handsomest
and most charminly coQuettish of chill
dren took their places in the set, viz:
The Marchioness de Brehan Mamie
Fern) and Gen. Lee Willie Stauffer) ::
Mrs. Alex. Hamilton eva Rareshide)
Id the Duke OF Kent Joseph WILSON,
RS. John Adams Minnie Coyle) and
aron Steuben (R. Il. L. Rice): Miss
Iltonstall (Lillie Mehle) and Gen.
sdgewick (Dayezac Winship); Mrs.
6mes Madison Julia Folweln and the
IKE OF Modena Russell Cushing:
srs. Van Cortlandt Matte Thorn and
VI. Ctas. Carroll FIRED. Zerega,: Mrs.
Ralph lizard Belle Fairchild) and Mr..
Governor Morris (Semmes FolwelD;
Mrs. Christopher Yates (Lillie Goodloe)
and Count de Moustier Robert Noble
A The dance was rare treat to those
who managed to see it, and to see these
iny, rosy-cheeked misses, attired in
\eir point waists and long court trails,
q the young gents in silk stockings
cut-away coats, for all the world, in
ON and demeanor, like grown-up
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-02-27
Enemies Yet Friends.


While Ticketts division was before New
bern. Gen. Pickett received. by dag Of truce, a
letter from a gentleman IN Boston, accor ed
winch the writer stated that he had a brother, "A
Felcral oihceE, In the Linby Pusoni that bis
brother VAS a former 6ohrade OF Pickett IN the
Mexican war, aud appealed to him by tue friend
shlp OF their old DAYS 10 forward the money 20
iils bother. Inc appeal touched the generous
heart OF the brave soldier, and he at once des-
patched an orderly with the money TO the DIN
Ger. The orderly, tempted by the unusual sight
OF ~ many oreenbRcks, basey deserted 10 tue
lines and escaped with tho booty.
As coon rs Pickett heard OF the deseriiou he
immediately went to Richmond, aud ny mort
gage upon his Turkey lsl9nd property succeeded
in borrowing $2,OOO, which he carried 10 the
the delay. Inc officer, when he learned by VIVA
means the Gcner had raised the money. de-
cllned TO aou. ~ Sl,OOO Of II; but with that nice
sense OF honur which distinguished the true
southern gentleman, Gen, Pickett compelled
MIN TO do so. The two soldiers then talked over
they fought under the same hlg, and as the con-
Versation rlpened into = friendly confidence, the
prisoner frankly told the General that his object
was To escape, II possible, and that e tnten I'd
using SOME Of the money he had paid him la IN o
effort. The General checked hin at once, by
dence in such matter. That the money was his
own, ana that he mad u right To do with II as he
pleased, but u would be Improper for hlm 10 he
come party to his plans. lie then left. The
pfisoner did eseape.
The war ended disastrousiy TO the South, and
MORTGAGE which lie had executed 20 pay a Fed
eral prisoner IN his hands the money which had
been stolen from bin by The eebniyapee Of the
enemy.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-02-27
FINANcIAL ASD COMMERCIAL.

SATURDAY, Feb. 2G-P. M.-The stock
market was active and excited throughout the
dan, but the chief interest centred In Lake
Shore anu Western Union, both OF which were
subjected 10 severe hammertng, and yielded l..
and H.. respectively. The downward movement
was also assisted by liberal sales Of long stock
lay holders Of Lake Shore, VINO threw overnoard
tueir ventures IN belief that Fridays large Of
forlngs were for the account OF Comwud. -
Vanderbilt Western union was d, pressed on
reports th-t a redIctoh In the Cali.0i MIA RI
rates had been decided upon, while, at the same
time, free sales for account Of the bear com oil
nations were observed. The first named dropped
to Gs.. and the later TO 7lAs. Tue Western
SHARES appe red to break away rom these stocks.
having received IRE h sup ort from the fact That
the Governor Of " isconsin la! signed the prac-
deal repeal 81 the Potter law and they clos ID
AT an dvauce = y - | Z can't, the Nurthwest-
eru- selling M 40 ~ rnd o. ana the -. Pduls
70 ilis, a u 81 iur tue { iuiH on and preferred.
New urk Ccutr II rallied Ia u cent TO III, huY-
tr y, nat y ~ Jerss Central N.s y lower at To-
t. 81, Oli.s = To -, but Eiio was strong. ma
tac ilum Ia To- lstl. CLOSING az the nglcr lri, e.
Missouri. lNtuf a. md Texas further .uNau-ci
4 cent. To ~. but the transactions IN the lie
na.n.er OF the II twere unimportant. the two
leading s'urAs closed y Il cent. better than the
lowest figures OF The uay. tut the market WAS
teNcti-h and unsettled, with Indications th.t the
bear campaign would be pressed .urtuer ON
Monday.
Ire following table represents the opening,
leading stocar, during the past week, together
with the mum of shares dealt
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-02-27
cRr>TlLs or BRIALT4yrsg
Reported Discovery Of Diamond Deposit In
California.

rom ft SAIL fiuNft r' NN'.fi.
4 report has just been received of the
accII en al discovery OF deposit Of brllants 10
the 90 a. range Of san Mateo county. me stury
Is told by George +. Nondon, the discovefer.
Mr.. MuuGou slt- that on SUNDAY Last he NIsited
tie family OF Jau4os " . licli, oWucr Of ths Bel
rAncn On SAN Gregorin crcsn, San Mateo county.
" hts TIL n. the sut jact ot the existence Of
quicksilver IN the BEL ranch was brodcned, ma
AiOhuon u gcsted 10 james VI. Hell. a son Of
tue James ". lieil above nIenti -nea That they
prospect n" adjacent hills for cinnabir. Mon
Gou pr posi- lou Vas acc pied, ami the two At
once started GU, win picks, snoy., ana pan.
They assembled n GreguTiO creek, which * "a
narrow rayiuc bounced on cach sidi by steep
ana rocky slopes. heir attention was nnaiiv
AT rlcted Dy a large boulder resting Ia a crcvice
N the rock "a p bed Of u.isht sand. Altrra NJ
tie iaDur the uoulut n Was r+nt we'd, ma ueuinu
"a iay niass OF brilliant crystals embedded VA
Nc.nor Of the two men knew the n turc Of
the triil1nis tneY ia SO uneXpec ,cdly IN
tnat they were ~ some yn.c. Hastily Graphing
toRrtnsr the contents oi tao GREY ice they
packed 1t hastS into bags. ana then Concealed
irum ~ to JuO specimens 81 tue SPARKLING cIys-
tails. IneN men returned to the ranCh house,
20 ,h1Wtd one OF the soc clhcAs to iae elder
Bel. He AZ oLce gave II as his opinion mat the
some WIS a rousn diamond, and was very
luus 10 leurn the Whereabouts Of the discovery.
Nritaer his son nor Mouuon would, however,
eNc anN inlurmIl on Whatever un,u uo 8 We
t.cn q ulli ui sac Tor n thlri Interest each ma
a dllmpn 81 dni on san GREG RIO creek, C. ~
l To himself the utner third. ihe biz II sale
=, prcsents thar ne cinin l. pnrtit.uiatlv de-
scrped about f'ur feet square under u Tx
boulder rock"
Ihe di-coverer, George f. Mondon, further al
reyes thnt uS showed some Of tue specimens To
persons In the town OF san Mateo. who profess
to Oe pieciOus-stone experts, and they pro-
nonneeu them 70 be pure diamonds. lie Is now
III thls citS' aud SAYS that no took one Of tho
stones, asserted To have been found under the
boulder, to a jeweusr. whose name he hus not
taken the pains to ascertain, anu he not only de-
nl"red II To TO q rough diamonu, but offered HIM
twenty I'VE dollars Tor IL. Inc stone Is about
one-lhird the ne OF AN ordinary garden pea.
Tue largest specimens are double the size of "A
castor bean.
Mondon saws that he and his partner prospect
ell the neighborhood circluY for uttc uepns-
us. but failed to find any. lie represents that
great excitement prevails among the noia hbur-
ing ranchmen, who have left plough harrow,
and seeding machines, aud taken 10 the hills TO
prospect Tor diamonds,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-02-27
slNr.i BdRB1RtIN WHITE.
Another Picture Of the Delight Climate of
southern California.
fAoui On c4oo Tt..s


In santa Barbara the sunshine was never
bgi-hter. the Ky never bluer, u. the air spfter
tuan ON ii- January day. Here ia tins res.1il
yl.'y now rloOm orange ana the &C ,ciI. The
lanes loiIcrod by o.. per trees Che moss beau
tiful tice That grows) fiiug out "A -picy dor
BIncy hnee deep, npe peas, new potatoes
stra berries, nuke the gMden dc1r. Ko.es
heiiutr1pe, and miguonette are blooming rs IN
summer liN". Here We b Ve walls II .crduiunI,
hedges nt ruses, aud the smiltx that tiny green
ITS hapy leaves in the shadow ot the Useless
chilney-. II re We carry paris Is IA winter,
baihv IA the "ceal the year rodua. 70 picuick
iug ~ m dWtLttf, camp OF in D~ce uber and
q thor ferns In Jlnu ny. l have pissed siN
months ~ Santa Iaruir anC sh 10 so N be bJck
10 be 4hlr t. suend each Wintoro Of nv lhetu
this cha ming WIN er resort. / lave been OUT
dout, ever day, opating, bathing, Gathering
shells hni hcuWctd, riding over the mountains,
gaia ring ferus ana vines in the cah1ns. | have
sen mere. during my short stay. roses ti-ht
ll'N. IN nlauetN' morning. EioIles I'VE incues
IN diameter, ia lilies eleven irc e. acr 81. an
trowlpg ana hll'uing IA the rdens. / have
seen here the bisges. Hrit evine IN the world. a
cucumber ipnr Hnd "a Ialf feet long, "a rad Is h
WEIGHING - pounds, a sweet pl.atl ~ puouul5,
Watermelon is hounds, a beet lOj counts, 4
squash l4O hounds, pumpkin 20 pounds, aud a
CHinese lemon 80 Inches in Ci Gun ference. !
nave also cen tIis win er the biggest tieas, and
more or them, than any Chicagoan mas seen
during hls whole Uterine. | am nitiye Of ii.
linnis, Chicago IL tue pride of my heart.
glory In her greatness. l. hurts me 10 Il nd any
Cnic 100. Nevertheless. when | do see a whoD-
per note II down | mortily my pride. ] say:
- H. necessary IN order to maintain tie cquih-
bTlun 81 the universe that there should De a
distribution OF forces. 1t Is better tor the world
for O. icago not to have everything the biggesf
and the best" When | look Il II in tins light,
am re -igned.
There lre some very handsome private resi-
denccs In : nta Barbara. the mos. be Itiful
being owned by Mortimer Cook, mixer Of This
CITY. None Of The homes on tins Goa I. how
ever comp re with the elegant residence of
senator sharon IN san Francisco. holr mat IL
-. recently been sold TO VIM. S. O'Duen for
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-02-27
The Mcnncst of Thieves,

Thcro is an old negro, Jerry Gordon by
u me- VINO lost moth legs at the knee, NJ the
second battle OF Bun Kun, ana who suffered a
further deprivation IN the partial loss of sight In
BOTH eyes. lie now hobbies about on crutchas,
earning dnicult and preearious living by sell,
Ing matches, and Il an object Of profound pity
to all who him.
His Appearance ns he hobbled In and out OF
our ONCE after making his statement, and his
grief for his loss, were sufficient to touch any
heart except PERHAPS, Jnat OF 4 director in the
Frecdman's B.nK. lie h9d, he Informed u.s. I'm
the course Of wears gathered toge an amount
Of money small IN itself, yet constituting his
sole dependence for support during a helpless
ole age This money, he was Induced like TOO
many OF his MISGUIDED race, aud through comb
denCe Ia the Integrity aud honesty OF those "
whom he connd II, TO place in the Freed
mans Bank His little all was swallowed up In
the gener@i ruin, W.T. lie the officials whom he
trusted now In their ghudY carriages sweep
eeTned dollars they feed their extravaganza.
ms - only ono case out VI mAnY.