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The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-07-28
TMK CITY AND THE F1REMEN.
The plan to sell the Ensinehouses Falls
Through.

For some time nothing has been heard
Of the proposition made by the Fire
mems Charitable Association to accept
the enginehouses used by the depart
ment Id payment Of the claim OF the
association against the city on the fire
eontract.t Heg @ne
While strolling about the city. and
noticing the dilapidated condition of
some OF the buildings named, the sub
iect reeurred to DEMooRAT reporter,
and suggested an inquiry into the
matter. a a.i' "~ =
As far as the repairing OF these build
ingB is concerned. it seems almost, II
not entirely, impossible for the city, In
its present financial condition, TO ex-
pend any money on them and, how
ever disagreeable the situation may be,
the fremen will have to bear with 1t for
some time to come.
Regarding the project OF transferring
the buildings in liquidation OF the debt
OF the city to the Association, the plan
appears to have been found impractioa-
BILE. On the one hand 1t Is claimed that
while it would be OF advantage to the
city TO make the transfer, IL would en-
tail an expense on the Association to
keep them in repair, which it would be
unable to meet besides, 1t Is said, a clear
title could not legally be given by the
city, which could only transfer the pro-
petty with the privilege Of redemption
ut the market value.
There is another objection In the way
Of the proposed transaction-one that
cannot easily be overcome. The up
praised value of the engiDehouses Ia
s75 900, one-half of which, rs matters
have been arranged, could only be pro-
vided for by the appropriation for the
quarter comprising October, November
aud December, 1876 According to the
premium bond act the city Is prohibited
IRON disposing Of any OF its property,
except in liquidation Of an actual debt.
In the opinion Of tho Council, therefore,
as far as the second half Of S75. 900 has
not yet become an actual debt, and
hence the city cannot dispose OF the
enginehouses.
In fact, it would seem that the present
city administration will never be en-
abled to act definitely in the matter,
since their term expires before or just
as the debt becomes due.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-07-28

Mr.. R. Fl. Ward, OF Bastrop, Louisiana,
referring to the preparations for the use
OF the United States troops by Grant to
jntimidate the voters OF the State OF
Louisiana and other States, asks IL at
this time, when the Indians are slaught-
ering our soldiers and threatening with
massacre the frontier settlements, he
does not need there all the army he can
get together In the Indian country ?
We answer, that IL Grant can spare
troops for Southern electioneering pur-
poses from the Indian campaign, by SO
many soldiers Is our army too large. IL
he cannot safely spare them, but by
keeping them from the frontier endan-
gers the safety Of the troops there and
the inhabitants of the region, he wan
tonly sacrifices life and encourages saw
age atrocities for party advantage. But,
we assure Mr.. Ward, the day when the
army will no longer be used for cleo
tioneering purposes is near at hand
When Gov. Tilden goes into the White
House on the 4th OF next March, we
shall have heard the last OF the use OF
United States bayonets In State elec-
tions.-[New York Sun.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-07-28
ANOrMER VICTIM.


There is q large cage of white mice on bt.
Charles street, near Poydras, that attracts the
attention OF every passer BY. The cage contains
nearly q hundred OF the pretty little pink-eyed
rodents. Of all ages and sexes. They are the
most peaceful and inofYensive OF animals. and
dozen families herein live sgreeably together.
without q quarrel or dispute Even the
youngsters are on good terms with each ether,
and seldom grow 80 naughty. In their games
and rompiDgs. M to bite or scratch their play
fellows In nne. II Is an orderly. doeilo anu
wsil-bshaved colony.
Some days ago. house mouse, one of those
crafty little thieves that fleii cheese and sugar,
and prove such torment TO ail good house
wives was introduced into the cage M pt OK per-
in,ent. What II was In the nigger mouse. as
the children called IT, that created an ill-fesling
against II In the breasts Of It's white brethren we
do not know: whether It was simply the diifer-
ence In color or because the brown mouse claim
ed too much, wauls cd to hold all the Offices and
eat oil The food II In impossible 10 say. feud.
q uusrsPs, did arise and q bitter civil waf dis
turbed for several days the harmony that had
hitherto reigned In that peaceful mouaery fhe
white mice, hitherto SO docie. showed them
selves irritable, peevlsh aud vicious; they never
passed their brown brother without swapping
mischioyously at him on biting him. He. on his
part revenged himself whenever he caught n
young white mouse alone and unprotected by
s mamma. For several days the war waged fu-
riously, and then eHme peese again: the brow,
mouse was gone. we have never heard where,
or how; whether he Ief, this world Of woes alto
getber. victim 70 the superior numbers of his
antagonists, or whether he simply emigrated to
u settlement of his own people He certainly
disappeared. peace wns restored.
We have seen pile OF stuff in the Republican,
about the Feicana. Mississippi and other trou-
bles. but we have never seen word about these
deeds Of violence. We have narrated deeds that
took place in our very midst We have noticed
no cell on tbs Senate to 81 nd US down acoInmit
tee to In vestigate the matter and see whether the
brutal treatment OF tile flgger mouse was be-
cause Of its race. color and previous condition.
n tho Republican refuseS 10 look Into the mat
ter. we will investigate II ourself. and whatever
laws whatever force. whatever bayonets. Metro
politaus and soldiers 1t may take. we will com
pei those same rebellious white mice TO receive
brown. black and red mice as brethren. entitled
to every privilege they themselves enjoy and to
full and equal share Of all the food provided
There shall be no such inequality in Louisiana
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-07-28
THE STATE HOUSE.


EHe VAI0n Rouge NVuatUHbtO0ss
The State House officials have hardly
yet had time to digest the Baton Rouge
nominations, and are sorely puzzled
and troubled over them.
Antoine. now officiating ~ Governor,
candidly confesses that the Radicals are
disappointed 1t Is such terribly strong
ticket. AS for Gen. Nichols. he does not
believe that there is negro who knows
or has heard Of him in the State but has
perfect confidence in his integrity and
Justice. If Packard IL defeated-and
here Antoine lays great deal OF en-
phasis and stress on the if-the colOred
people will have nothing to fear for their
rights from Nichols.
He thinks that the Baton Rouge ticket
will put an end at once to the chances OF
an acrimonious and bloody campaign.
He does not think that there will be any
''shot cunning" as he calls it, on the
part OF the Democrats, which will pre-
vent the use Of troops by the Radicals.
Antoine thinks Mr.. Wilt also q very
strong candidate, but expresses the
opinion that the Radicals will elect the
next Lieutenant Governors party by
the name OF Antoine.
Altogether the Radicals at the State
House now talk Of their November
chances with q very large and sgnih-
cant IF.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-07-28

A large and enthusiastic meeting was
lately held at Bunch's Bend, Carroll
parish. for the purpose OF forming o
Democratic and Conservative club, to
ha known as the Bunch's Bend Dem
ocratic and Conservative Club.
This was done and the following
officers elected ]. l.. Van Fossen,
president; Jacob Owen, b. L. shelby
vice presidents; J. :. owen, secIe.ary. e.
~ fhe parish then inscribed themselves
"a members of the club. Eloquent
sneaches were then made by Col. +. +.
Montgomery and G.. N. Pitcher. There
we're many colored persons present, who
gave repeated approval to the speakers.
com mittee was appointed 70 oI1W
up a constitution and bylaws.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-07-28
Heard OF NpaltIl.

This board met last night. but did
very little business besides discussing
means To obtain money for tho use Of
the board, which Is IN u precarious con
dition.
Reports were read from Dir. Herndon
stationed at the RigoIets, referring to
vessels which had refused to report at
the quarantine and pay their duties,
among these schooner of Mr.. Polite.
vent, one Of Mr.. Care and another un'
known are mentioned.
The board adjourned until next week
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-07-28

y
WASHINGTON, July 23.--Mr. Lamar has
prepared q speech ON the general poll
tical situation, which he hopes to have
ready for delivery In the House next
Tuesday afternoon. He has devoted
great deal OF time and study to his
tory OF the present Administration, and
in his speech he intends to review it's
course In Its relations TO the South, and
TO show, as clearly az he can, what he
deems to be the paramount issues OF the
day. He thinks he will be able to show
that this present Administration has
not performed, In its long life, single
act OF real reform, and that Its constant
ly growing tendencies have been In the
interests OF Capitalization and utter dis
regard Of the laws for the government
Of public Offices; and that corruption 10
so widespread and deeply centred that
1t mas made the question OF reform al
most the sole issue OF the hour. AS this
speech will represent the views OF one
OF the greatest leaders at present In the
Dem ocratic party, its utterance will be
awaited with great interest. He does
not propose that the Republican party
shall cloud the real issues and put upon
the Democratic party burdens that they
should net be made to carry Ia the COM
Ing contest. In. Y. Sun. 1895
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-07-28

thusiastic, but mono the less eonscten.
tious Interpretation OF the latent mean
ing Of our platform, and we believe that
before the lapse Of many weeks non
partisan men OF all classes, when they
come to realize the earnestness of pur-
pose which animates our party, will
readily give to 1t the same interpreta-
tion. Throughout the whole country
the masses OF the people are slowly but
gradually awakening from a deep
stupor which has possessed them for
many years past. The active irritant
which is sounding the reveille Is the
universal prevalence OF ''hard times"
a condition OF things which, never fails
to bring people to their senses. We are
on the eve Of a tremendous civil rcvolu-
ton; the times are ripe for change, and
the people will demand it.. When the
sun goes down on the general election
day In November next, large majority
Of the voting citizens. OF this couhtry
will be found W have signed the pledge
of reform; the reckless moral dissipa-
tion, the reign of protiligacy and dis
honesty, which the war left as q legacy
and curse to the nation, will be over,
and Louisiana, in common with the
other States OF the Union, will enter
upon life Of purity and reform which
will strengthen in the hearts OF the
people that love for democratic institu-
tions which misrule and corruption
have almost extinguished. iel,e
Our platform promises and General
Nichols administration will give to the
colored people ample protection, full
recognition OF their civil and political
rights and equal educational facilities.
We have demanded and are resolved to
have a fair and peaeeable election, for
therein lies our strength. The men and
the hour have met; the remedy offered
by the Democratic Conservative party Is
suited to the disease which affficts the
body polite, and no sensible man can
doubt that decisive victory at the polls
will reward the boldness, wisdom and
patriotism which have characterized the
conduct OF our Convention at this criti-
cal juncture OF our affairs. .s.,. s..t
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-07-28
TELEGRAPHIC.
WASHINGTON.
Efforts to Settle the Currency Question.
Vote Ia q Slim Caucus.
Kellogg and Badger Appealing to Grant.
House Almost Ready 10 Adjourn.

WAsHrNoroN, July rs, 10 a. m.-An
effort was made In caucus last night to
obtain vote upon the currency ques-
tion, but the attendance was so small
that the result cannot be considered q
fair test OF the issue. About Atty mem
bers voted for the repeal Of the resump-
ton act and twenty against. This is
not conaidsreds asx = settlement of the
question. The Committee on
BANKING AND CURRENCY
meets daily, but fails to arrive at any
satisfactory conclusion, This question
threatens to assume
VERY SERIOUS ASPECT.
The reports OF all OF the committees
are now ready and will be presented
next week. They are complete and will
furnish excellent material for the cam
paign. 2
THE PAPERS IN THE TODD CASE
have been sent to District Attorney
Beckwith. Todd's pardon will depend
upon the report which he may make
upon the case.
KELLOGG AND BADGER
are here and are appealing to Grant to
save them from annihilatfon.
NO VOTE ON IMPEACHMENT
can be taken this week, on account OF
The absence Of Senators accompanying
the remains Of Senator Caperton.
RANDALL SAYS
the House OF Representatives will be
ready to adjourn on Tuesday next, but
there Is no probability OF the adjourn-
ment Of Congress on that day.
.e. BIJou.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-07-28
DIR PLATFORM.

We can and do heartily indorse evely
feature OF the platform OF principles
adopted by the representatives OF the
Democratic Conservative party OF
Louisiana at Baton Rouge. 1t is ring
ing trumpet-call to honest men OF all
political affiliations to band themselves
together for the redemption OF a sorely
afflicted State from the shame and i'm
pending ruin brought upon 1t by cor
rupt administration OF the government
conducted solely In the interest OF rings,
tricksters and jobbers. 1t Is an earnest
profession OF political faith, every syl-
liable of which breathes the spirit OF
noble and patriotic impulses. 1t pro-
claims the death Of the old issues begot-
ten by or resulting from the war, and
heralds the dawn Of a new departure In
which all good citizens may join for the
salvation OF the State. 1t is stern re-
buke to that satanic spirit Of discord
which aims at the perpetual estrange-
ment OF the two races OF which our
population Is composed, and boldly and
manfully meets the real requirements
and issues Of the hour. 1t Is pregnant
with deep significance and promise
Of relief to every citizen Of the common
wealth. howsoever exalted or humble
his social status may be. To the popu-
lation at large it means reform in gov
ernmental affairs, equal rights, politi-
cal. civil and educational to all classes,
and a restoration of that sense OF secu-
rity and confidence without which every
material interest must languish and die.
To the capitalist its means fair return
for investments as a consequence OF the
cessation Of the perpetual strife which
has paralyzed enterprise and blocked
the wheels Of progress; to the merchant
and tradesman 1t means revival OF bust
ness and trade to the farmer, the me-
chanic, the professional man, the arti
san and the humblest laborer 1t means
fair and steady employment, and re
turn OF the good old times when pros
perity was the rule, and poverty almos
: stranger In our midst.
Such Il our perhaps somewhat en-
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-07-28
Return Of the OeleXates.

The steamer St. John, which arrived
here this morning from Baton Rouge.
brought back the delegates from the
city and adjoining parishes. All seemed
TO be ia high spirits. and were free in
their expressions Of satisfaction at the
nominations. They also spoke In high
terms of the treatment they received at
the hands OF the Baton Rouge people
for which they return their thanks, as
we'll as to the officers of the steamer ST.
John. whose guests they were for foui
days.
The firing OF those guns, at midnight
last night, was on board the Natchez
which had also just returned from Iato1
Rouge with visitors to the convention.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-07-28
SAD Accidental Child Drowned In n Tub
Of water.

About haf-past II o'clock yesterday
morning, a child eighteen months old,
named Mary Agnes Cummings. while
playing In the yard of its parents prem
ises, No. 175 Girod street, climbed into a
tub OF water and was drowned. The
first intimation OF the sad accident was
given by a little boy who chanced to
pass through the yard and saw the little
ones feet above the tub. His screams
brought assistance and the child was
taken from the tub alive, but before the
services or MUSICIAN could be obtained
the child expired. The supposition Is
that the child was playing by the tub
and her hat fell In, and that she climbed
up the side OF the tub for the purpose OF
recovering 1t, but loosing her balance,
fell In, and being Of such t&nder age,
was unable to save herself. The Coroner
held an inquest and returned verdict
according with the facts.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-07-28
Jeweiry JOe.

Joe Mitchell, servant In the employ
or Mrs. Haley OF No. 141 Customhouse
street. on Friday morning violated the
trust reposed In him by stealing jewelry
to the value OF $3.50 and $5 75 in cur
rency. Suspicion fell on him as the
guilty party and he was given in charge
OF Third Precinct policeman. After
his arrest the premises were searched
and the stolen property was found In
the closet. Joe will not vote next cleo
ft0n 4sN i4
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-07-28
About Tint lbft.

The DEMOCRAT has also been requested
to give It's opinion in the matter of the
bet that Mr.. Penn would receive more
votes than Mr.. Wiltz on the first ballot. )"
LIZ we are not mistaken the person bet
ting on Mr.. Penn loses, for the case is a
parallel one to the rule governing horse
racing according to the laws OF the
American Association. "a" bets "B''
that the horse CO. (entered for "a race)
will win. The horse &c" is withdrawn
or does not run. "A" loses his bet.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-07-28

Mr.. Hayes is dog owner, but, some
what unlike Grant, he doesn't run to
bull-pups. Mr.. Hayes pet, as near as
can be judged from the Graphic's pic
ture, Is one OF those valuable Newfound-
land beasts which rescue children and
keep the well-intentioned letter-carrier
at bay. Il Courier Journal.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-07-28
Candidates,

The delegates to the Democratic
Twelfth Senatorial District Convention,
from the parishes OF Pointe Coupee,
East and West Feliciana, met Monday
in convention, and nominated, by ac-
clamation, DIR. l.. q. Perkins, of East
Feliciana, fer Senator.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-07-28

Why was not Bienville parish repre-
sented in the convention at Baton
Rouge? Did the party fail to elect
delegates, or were the delegates bull
doozied and kukluxed by some Union
Rights Stop society in that parish !?
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-07-28

Now is the time for building, and bricks are In
demand. We. therefore. call the attention Of
our readers to Mr.. Frederick Rcys advertise-
ment. announcing that his brick yard. in st.
Bernard parish. near the Slaughterhouse. Is
ready to furnish any amount Of bricks 70 build
ers and planters at prices 70 suit the most eco-
nomical purchaserx Mr.. Roy being himself "a
brick" will. no doubt. be largely patronized.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-07-28

In time of peace prepare for war.-When your
crops arc beginning to appear. prepare to gin
the cotton and grind the cane Mr.. j. NJ Cessac.
the well known gin wright and msehinst has a
fine lot Of gins at the Exposition Building, on
Carondelet street. and attends specially to the
repairing of cotton gins. which he does cheap
and sa isfaetorily.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-07-28

We notice q peculiar stiffness OF neck
In some of the gentlemen returning
from Baton Rouge, as IL they were suf-
fering from wounds In that part df their
anatomy.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-07-28

The ladies' OF the CerroutoA Presbyterian
Church give Q dime entertainment on Tuesday
next. the lst OF August We hope II will be =
SUCCESS.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-07-28
NEW YORK.
The Regatta--The America In the Lead
Countess Duffertn Last.

Gne ke&0It@-Iue AmepIC3 III tUe AC80-s
Countess Dufferin Last.
NEw YoRK. July 27.--The third race
for the Bennett Challenge Cup com.
menced this afternoon. The yachty
crossed the line ut Sandy Hook in the
following order: Idler 4 :f2 go, America
4I2:5 :53, Wanderer 4:13 40, Tidal Wave
Alb 80, Countess OF Dufferin 4:14 :56.
When last seen, the America led.
Idler followed then Wanderer; Tidal
Wave next; and Countess OF Dufferin
far to windward and also far behind.
The race will probably be finished to-
morrow afternoon, or the following day.
The Irish Team.
LONDON, July 27.-The Irish rifle team
sail In the City OF Berlin, which leaves
Liverpool on the oath OF August.
THE EASTERN WAR.
Another Defeat Of the servians are
RepuIsea with slaughter.
LONDON, July 2S.--The Standards cor
respondent at Osman Pacha's camp
telegraphs that, while the fight was
going on between the Seryian battalions
and Osman Pacha's forces, q report OF
which has already been telegraphed, the
main body Of Servians, at Saxbar, think
ing that Osman Pacha had Withdrawn
all Of his men from camp, crossed the
Timeck river and attacked him. Osnan
Pacha opened fire from his batteries,
and the Servians hastily crossed the
river with loss. aHiURs itsEg
M VARIOUS ITEMS.
An Anti. war Outbreak In servla--A Ser
Wan victory.
LONDON, July 28. Prince Milan was
to have left for the front from Belgrade,
yesterday. it
An anti war outbreak Ia apprehended
In Servia, and Prince Milan's friends
wish to place him within safe distance
OF the Hungarian frontier. -.
Placards OF the Racender Karageorge-
witch declare that the deposition Of
Prince Milan Is necessary because
OF his treachery. Karageorgewitch
offers TO save the country
The Greek Embassy, at Berlin, states
that Greece intends TO maintain strict
neutrality, but events may arise requir-
ing action. The Servian's generals. In
q council OF war, accused each other of
The repulse Of 5000 Turks attempting
to cross the Timot at Wrashognatz, con-
firmed. Bas .tsn1.
The Car will send one OF his own
physicians to Belgrade to attend the
wounded.
Many Odessa ladies' started for Servia
to superintend the hospitals.
A blockade OF Dahomey was declared
July1.
The vessels In port are allowed to de-
part within thirty days h3s
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-07-28

Sitting Bull is an object OF interest TO
life insurance companies.