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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-21

Conkling's man Cornell, the Naval
Officer Of the Port Of New York In spite
OF his Excellency's civil service order,
has come in with bid for continuance
In office In the shape Of an economy Of
$4,000 under the recommendation Of the
Jay Commission Of $4,000 for current
expenses Of his office. This Is offered
ms an Offset to the conclusion Of the
Cabinet that 1t is to the interest OF the
service that all Of the Federal appoint
ments be changed ut New York, and
was submitted in letter to Sherman
suggesting changes in the Naval office
which would cut expenses down to
Sill 900, and without even touching his
tCornell's) salary. Perhaps Cornell was
encouraged In the belief that this sug-
gestion would counteract his disobedi-
ence and contumacy in refusing to re-
sign the craftsmanship Of the Republi-
can State Committee by the declara-
tion, on the part Of the Cabinet, that
although the good of the service
required a sweeping change, that
this would not be enforced till
Congress met. However this may
be, people are very fast losing conf
dence In civil service reform which
allows Cornell to retain his position of
chairman Of party committee till after
campaign is over. in open opposition
to an imperative order which has been
enunciated as an arbitrary rule of the
service. For the Cabinet to say that the
removal Of all the customs officers at
New York, incidentally including Cor
nell, but that this shall be done only
after the meeting Of Congress, Is an
evasion and concession too palpable
for discussion. A rule, positive and
universal, has been laid down, and IL
such conspicuous violations of it as that
of Cornell's are to be tolerated the only
conclusion that is permitted to the
people is that 1t was never meant to
apply to any one Whole party work or
influence was Of any considerable value.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-21
NEW ORLEANS, SEPTEMBER FL, 1877.

Our fellow-citizen, Judge s. J. N.
Smith, has been taking a hand, and, it
seems, with telling effect, from what the
Enquirer says OF him. in the Ohio cam
paign. At the opening OF the Demo-
cratic campaign In Cincinnati he was
among the orators of the occasion, and
the Enquirer, after giving synopsis of
his remarks, says:
and then painted in most telling manner the
SufferingS of the country occasiOned by Re
publican misrula. He was frequently inter-
rupted by applause, and the huzzas that
greeted him at the close demonstrated that he
had captivated the hearts of his auditors
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-21
A CARD.

The undersigned having, at the succession
sale of Arbos Saloon. No. LAB Common street,
purchased all rights and Interests appertaining
thereto. beg to announce to the public that they
will hereafter conduct the business at that es-
adjustment in their own name and for their
own account
Thankful for past favors of public patronage.
they hope to merit a continuance of the same.
None but FIRsT-CLASS WINES and IL
QUORS will be kept.
FINE LUNCH SET DAILY.
sell st MILLER BROTHE RS.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-21
THE LOAN OFFICE,
.RARONNE STREET. !.

Delinquents will take notice that all unre-
deemed pledges Of February and March, 1877.
whereon interest has not been paid, will be Of
fered for sale without distinction from and
after October /, 1877.
Liberal deduction on back interest will be al
lowed If paid promptly.
se21 81 OTTO SCHWANTR
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-21

Persons desiring elegant apartments within
a few doors of Canal street, in one Of the most
desirable localities of the city, will be inter-
ested in the advertisement In another column
headed Furnished Rooms" Single gentle
men or families can be accommodated at rea-
sonable prices, in the most elegant manner.
Meals will be provided atprivate tables, if de-
sired. Applications may be addressed to p.
ID. Box 3O10 or the Democrat Office
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-21
PROPOSALT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
BASS LEVEE.
STATE OF LOUISIANA,


Executive d apartment
New Orleans, Sept. 20. 1877.
Sealed proposals will be received at this office
until IL m. on SATURDAY the 5th day of Octo-
Der next, for the construction of the BASS
LEVEE. in the parish of East Carroll.
Said levee will contain between four and five
hundred Thousand cubic yards, and must be
finished on or before the 18th day of December
ensuing.
The work is now being finally located, and the
plan and profile. together with specifications,
will be ready for inspection in the State Engi-
neers office, or before the 1st day Of October.
Suitable security must be given for the faith
full performance of the contract.
The Board reserves to itself the right to re-
ject any or all bids.
Proposals by mail or otherwise must be d.
rected to the undersigned and endorsed PRO
posals for Bass Levee."
FRANCIS T. NICHOLAS,
Governor and President of the Board of State
Engineers. se21 toes
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-21
NOTICE TO TEACHERS.

OFFICE CHIEF SUPERINTEN'T PUBLIC SCHOOLS,
New Orleans. Sept. 10. 1877.
All applicants for positions as teachers in the
City Schools who have not yet recorded in the
superintendent office their names, residences
and the grades for which they wish to be ex-
amined, are required to do so, either PERSONAL
ly or by written communication, previous to the
examination appointed for MONDAY, oath inst.
VIM. o. ROGERS,
Superintendent Public Schools Of New Orleans.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-21

The attention of our readers is called to the
ADVERT. sement in another column for pro-
posals fol' the construction of the Bass levee,
in the parish of East Carroll This work is
now being located, and the plan will be ready
for inspection in the State engineers office on
nor before October LIST.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-21
WAGONS CANE CAKT,! SPOKES
TT. NJ. SOFIA.
IS and 20 Union and Is and ~ PerdidO

KER" WAGONS, CARTS and SPRING WORK
of all kinds and sizes.
Dealer in Philadelphia and Western Cane
Wagons, Carts and Drays; Timber Wheels !;
Wheelbarrows Of all descrip tions Spokes, Eel
loes. Hubs. Shafts, etc. Wheelwright material
Orders promptly filed ALI work warranted.
sea Inn
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-21

Having been awarded by the State Board of
Education majority Of the bids for furnishing
the public schools Of the State and having ar
rangements with publishers, we are prepared to
furnish the following books at prices named
Column No. l is lowest retail price adopted !:
column No. Q exchange price. for first introduce
ton. when books of similar grade in actual use
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-21
FUNERAL NOTICE,
Headauart.rs Battery 8. FIRST ne,

headquarters Battery G, First Reglment
Louisiana Field Artillery.--The officers and
members OF this command are hereby or
dered to assemble at their armory (Mechanics'
lntitute1 at O'Clock THIS friday MORNING.
In fnll uniform. to attend the funeral of our
ex,First Lieutenant and late member, FRANK
GREIG.
The funeral will take place from his late
residence. No 81 Ut Philip street. at 10 a. m
by order. 70 A. GUIBET. Captain.
l.. CABoCHE, Orderly Sergeant.
The officers and members Of companies A
and b. Louisiana Field Artillery. and the MEM
beers of the late Gibson's Louisiana Brigade,
Army OF Tennessee. are respectfully invited to
aUend. Se21 1t*
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-21
CARPETS.

All the latest and most elegant designs in
CARP TIN O.,
Brussels, Three-Ply and Ingram,
Administer velvet Carpets,
Office Mattings, Oil Cloths,
from six to eight feet wide,
WINDOW SHADES and CORNICES,
Curt aims and Upholstery Goods,
ALSO
wall Paper, Mirrors,
Frames and M0uldings,
At the Lowest Market Price.
HEATH, PIPPEY & LARA,
Sc 90 2dp 3m 81 and so Camp street
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-21
SCHOOL BOOKS.

oSAAVo" DoO4AhSs
Having been awarded by the State Board of
EDUCATION majority of the bids for furnishing
the public schools of the State. and having ar
rangements with publishers, we are prepared to
furnish the following books at prices named
Column No. 1 is lowest retail price adopted !;
column No. exchange price. for first introduce
ton. when books of similar grade in actual use
are taken in exchange:
Watson's Independent speller 20 ii
Watson's Primary Reader 20 IL
Wason's Second Reader. 40 81
Watson's Third Reader .......-. SIS 80
Matson,s Fourth Reader. 70 36
Watson's Fifth Reader. .......... 81 90 81
Watson's Sixth Reader. .......... 20 60
Steeles Philosophy. Astronomy.
steeie's Chemistry Geologyea / 20 Ct
Steee's Zoology .............. 20 CT
public schools.
Other lists will be published hereafter.
LIBERAL DISCOUNT TO THE TRADE
J. C. EYRICH,
BOOKSELLER AND sTATIONER,
1870. Canal street 100
NEW ORLEANS.
W. w. CLARK. JNo. W. NORRIS, D. TYLER,
President. Vice President. 81, se,cTFs aansy
DIEBOLD SAFE AND LOCK co.
Safes.
The Leading Safes in the world. Have never
failed to preserve their contents against
EW
though tested thousands of times. Parties es-
tabishing themselves In business will find it to
their interest to give me call before purchas-
ing elsewhere. Over twenty Second hand Com
bination Lock Safes on hand for sale very low.
"A. ROY,
Agent New Orleans branch Diebold Safe and
Lock Company,
au22 2dptf "a Canal street.
Established 1869. 20. Box sO7,
WHITES GINNERY,
TO COTTON FACTORS AND PLANTERS
GINNING TERMs-THE SEED.
BAGGING, TIES, TWINE and DRAYAGE
furnished FREE since 1876.
Parties wishing to know the average yield OF
Cotton ginned at WHITES GINNERY" last
season will please send to the undersigned for
circulars.
D. PRIEUR WHITE.
auto 6m 2dp
New Orleans Savings Institution,
No.Is6 Canal street.
TRUSTEES
A. MOULTON, EA. PALFREY.
CARL KOHN, I'll. BAYNE.
DAVID URQUHART. GEORGE JONAS,
JOHN G. GAINES. TH0s. A. ADAMS,
THOs. A. CLARKE, CHRIST'N sCHNEIDEn
CHAs. J. LEEDS. SAMUEL JAMESON
Interest Allowed ON Deposits.
II. URQUHART. President.
CHAs. KILsHAw. Treasurer. apis 1y7p
ANT. CARRIERE. 0. CARgIERE.
e. L. CARBIERE. CHAs. j. CARRIE8R
A. CARRIERE & SONS,
COMMISSION MERCHANTS
Corner Royal and Customhouse.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-21

Private schools VIII be allowed same prices as
public schools
Other lists will be published hereafter.
LIBERAL DISCOUNT TO THE TRADE,
J. C. EYRICH,
BOOKSELLER AND STATIONER.
l3O. ............. Canal street ............ $50
NEW ORLEANS.
sef5-1m2dp
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-09-01
uselier witheat a Doctor.

Though We would by no means be under
stood as deprecating, but rather as recon-
mending. professional aid in disease, there
are muItitudes of instances when ii is neither
necessary or easy to obtain. family pro-
yided with comprehensive household spe-
cific like Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, ia pos
sessed of all medicinal resource adequate to
most emergencies in which medical advice
would be otherwise needtul. That sterling
tonic and corrective invariably remedies,
and is authoritatively recommended Tor de-
bility, Indigestion, liver disorder, an irreg-
uIar habit of body, urinary and uterine
troubles, incipient rheumatism and gout,
and many other ailments of frequent occur
renee 1t eradieates and prevents inter
mIttent and remittent feyers, relieves men
tai dependency, checks premature decay,
and invigorates the nervous and muscular
tissues Sleep, digestion and appetite arg
promoted by it. and it is extremely Useful
in overcoming the effects of exhaustion and
exposure.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-09-01

SENSIBLE ADvICE.-You are asked
every day through the columns OF
newspapers and by your Druggist to
use something for your Dyspepsia
and Liver Complaint that you know
nothing about, you get discouraged
spending money with but little Sue
cess. Now to give you satisfactory
proof that CREEKS August FLOWER
will cure you of Dyspepsia aud Liver
Complaint with all its effects, such as
Sour Stomach, Sick Headache, Hab-
itual Costiveness, palpitation OF the
Heart, rt-burn, Water brasil,
Fullness Mt the pit of the Stomach,
Yellow Skin, Coated Tongue, Indiges-
ton, swimming of the head, low
| spirits, &C., We ask you to go to your
Druggist and get a Sample Bottle OF
GREENS August FLOWER for 10 cents
and try it, or a regular size for Is
cents. Two doses will relieve you.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-09-01
EXPENDITURES

Showing balance of cash on hand
of 1894 SO, which will be reduced
about $3.50 ia few days by payment
of the salaries of teachers for the eur
rent month, leaving sufficient sum
in the treasury, added to the funds
which will be received from the State
Treasurer and parish Tax Collector in
the interim, to keep the schools in
operation until the end Of the year, it
desirable, without iaternlissiDn. The
Directors may deem it wise. however,
to close the seventh and eighth ward
schools during the cotton picking sea-
son. and those of the river wards
during grinding, periods when large
number of the children are required
tn assist their parents in the cotton
fields and sugar-llouses. The expen-
ditures above stated represent the
naxmant of teachers salaries for June
and July, and small bill for rent oil
. seheol-raom in the first ward.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-09-01
REMARKABLE FREAK OF Light

REMARKABLE FREAK OF LIGHT
NING.-A gentleman who visited st.
James few days since, Informs us OF
/. remarkable occurrence in that par
isll last week. During thunder
storm lightning struck the copper rod
ON the residence of Aristide Beur-
geois, Esq, at the lower end OF the
Whitehall Settlement, and passed in
to the ground, where the bolt di'
verged 10 four directions, coming up
through the soil again in two places
scarceIy six feet from the base of the
rod, and at two other spots distant
respectively seventy-fiye and lOO feet
from the house. Mr.. Bourgeois, who
was standing near ono of these latter
points, was knocked senseless, but
soon recovered, and another gentle
man a short distance off was slightly
shocked, while two of Mr.. Bourgeois
children, playing very close to the
rod, between the nearest spots where
the electric stream emerged from the
earth, escaped injury and were en-
tirely unconscious of their narrow es
cane. We should like to have som'
| scientist explain this phenomena; !
would be interesting to learn TIL
causes which produced the separation
and divergence of the electric cur
rent.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-09-01

The final account fled by Mrs.
PAMELA Brand, administrative of the
succession of the late j. Gustave He
bert, has been approved and homolo-
gated by Judgment of the Parish
Court, rendered at Chambers on the
29th ultim0. The total amount re-
allied from sale of the effects of the
succession was $fl9. The privileged
debts amount to 1891 SO, leaving
$617 so to be applied towards liqui-
dating $I9S7 81 of ordinary liabilities.
The holders of the latter class OF
claims will therefore receive only a
fraction over thirty one cents upon
the dollar.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-09-01
Succession Sale.
Succession of Joseph Moore.

Succession of Joseph Moore.
State of Louisiana, Parish Court, Parish of
Ascension.
NY virtue of and in obedience to an order
ID of sale issued by the Hon. the Parish
Court in and for the parish of Ascension, ON
the 18th day of August A. d., 1877, III the
above entitled Succession, and TO me di-
rected, will offer for sale at public auction,
to the last and highest bidder. on
Saturday, the 22nd day of September.
A. ID. 1917.
Mt IL o'clock A. NJ, on the premises, the FOB
lowing described property. to-wit
|. The one undivided half OF . certain
piece of land on the right bank of Bay0n
f.afourche, at about three miles below the
town OF DUnaldsonyille, measuring onc-hatf
arpeut front on said bayou. with the depth
thereto belonging, the said lines opening to
the rear, bounded above by lands OF Antoine
Medina and below BY lands of John Monte
cino, together with the 0ne undivided half
of all the buildings and improvements there
OH and therennto belonging.
9. One dark smnll mule.
3. One cart.
Terms and conditions Cash in e. g. cur
rcncy.
Parish of Ascension, August IS, 1877.
p. A. JONES. Sheriff.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-09-01

The new advertisement of the
Schonberg livery stable will attract
general attention. In his spacious
establishment a stock of fresh horses
and vehicles has been procured, and
those natty nags and glistening turn
outs will tempt the most confirmed
pedestrian into an occasional ride.
As will be seen from the published
rates of hire, Mr.. Schonberg has made
considerable reduction from former
charges, and this fact, combined with
the marked improvement in stock,
should insure him q liberal share of
the public's patronage.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-09-01

THE SCHOOL TREAsURY.-knowing
that any thing pertaining to the pub
lie schools must prove of general in
terest, we have procured from Treas
urer Vicknair the following statement
of the funds received and disbursed
since his induction into Office rs Gus
todiau of the school moneys:
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-09-01

ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.-Mr. DufOssat
Gregoire, residing on the lane leading
from Bayou Lafourche to Brule Sac
ramento, attempted to commit suicide
Thursday night, shooting himself
twice in the threat with small re-
volver, the balls ranging upward, one
striking a tooth in the upper jaw, the
other lodging in the roof of the mouth.
At last accounts Mr.. Gregoire was
still alive, though in an extremely
precarious condition. In view of con-
fiicting reports relative to the causes
which led to the rash act, we refrain
from further comment until reliable
information is received.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-09-01

A private letter received by the ed :
itor announces the safe arrival of Mr..
Thomas Franklin, with his mother,
sisters and brother, at San Marcos,
Texas. They had pleasant trip, de-
void of accidents.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-09-01

A heavy fall of rain occurred here
Tuesday, and was welcomed by sugar
planters. All advices which we re-
ceive from the crops continue to be
favorable. Stnbble cane is not very
promising, but the plant is generally
in prime condition indicating heavy
yield should the season prove favor
able. Fears are expressed of an early
fall, but these are based wholly upon
conjectures, such as are always in
dulged in by that dismal genus, the
chronic croaker. Friends from the
seventh and eighth wards inform us
that very fine cotton crop will be
gathered there. No worms have yet
made their appearance, and it is to
be hoped the section will entirely
escape the insect. A large crop and
good market will do much to infuse
the good people of New River and
Manchac with new life.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-09-01

Rev. j. G.. Hartzell, presiding elder
of the Lower Coast District, Louisiana
Conference of the NJ. E. church, was
in Donaldsonville Sunday before last
and preached at the st. Peter Church.
The elder met with hearty recep-
ton from the members Of the church,
and large congregation gathered to
hear his sermon. We were glad TO
receive a visit from Mr.. HartZell and
to find him in the enjoyment of robust
health. Besides performing his ordi-
nary religious duties, he edits the
Southeastern Christian Adrocate of
New Orleans with marked ability and
spirit, which gives him double claim
upon the courtesy aud consideration
of the editorial fraternity.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-09-01

During row last Sunday night at
a store in st. thames parish, just below
the Maspero plantation, colored
man was shot in the breast and in
stantly killed by another colored man.
The murderer was arrested, we be-
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-09-01

MFR. Charles Gecks, recently of this
parish, has purchased the Cont Yer
andah Hotel, in New Orleans. Under
his management the hotel will doubt
less become a popular place of resort
for people who visit the city from
this vicinity.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-09-01

A special session of the Parish
Court has been ordered by Judge
Malier for to-day, for the trial of
Daniel Mason upon the charge of
stealing Mr.. Frederick Lambert's log.
The trial is fixed for o'clock this
afternoon.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-09-01

The Coroner on the 22nd ultino
held an inquest upon the body Of
Joseph Williams, colored man, who
died suddenly at the house of Mar
shall Lewis, on st. Patrick street.
The jury came to the conclusion that
deceased died from heart disease.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-09-01

A match game of base ball took
place at MIR. j. A. Gonzales, on New
River, Sunday afternoon, between the
mines of captains Gautrau and Tho
massy, resulting in favor of the latter
by a majority of nineteen runs.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-09-01
DONALDsoNVILLE, La,
LOCAL JoTT1NGs.

Lawyer Pugh and family left here
Sunday evening for Assumption par
ish, where they will remain couple
OF. weeks, visiting relatives.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-09-01
The steamer st. John had her jack
staff broken in making the landing
Mt our wharf Tuesday morning.

A very large number of people par
ticipated in the excursion for the ben
eft of the Nazarene Baptist Church,
from Donaldsonville to New Orleans.
In fact the crowd was so great that
the ears intended for the excursionists
did not afford sufficient accommoda-
ton, and the whites were taken down
on the regular passenger train, reach
ing New Orleans at o'clock Saturday
evening, The colored people fol-
lowed on the regular excursion train
and did not reach the city until half
past 10 o'clock. The latter had a
sort of picnic or basket meeting at
Carrollton where they amused them
selves on Sunday. There was some
hitch in the transportation arrange
ments Sunday evening, and number
of the excursionists missed the rail-
road ferry boat, which left the head
of Bienville street an hour previous to
the advertised time of departure.
These parties returned home on the
regular train next day. Those who
did catch the boat were detained at
Westwego until after 8 o'clock, await
ing the arrival of the train with the
New Orleans excarsionists who had
been spending Saturday and Sunday
at Donaldsonville. 1t was after l
O'Clock in the morning when the Don
aldsonville travellers reached home,
and they were a sleepy, tagged out
crowd, who were nearly as glad to
get back as was the Prodigal Son OF
old to return from his wanderings and
partake of the corn-fed veal. The
financial results of the excursion were
exceedingly meagre so far as the
church is concerned, only about $S
having been realized over and above
the expenses of the trip.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-09-01

Judge Thos. j. Walton and wife
have been deeply afflicted by the loss
of their daughter Jane, eight years of
age, who died yesterday morning,
from complicated case of measles.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-09-01

This morning at 10 o'clock Parish
Judge Maher will hold preliminary
examination in the matter of the State
as. Henry Thomas, who is charged
with the murder of Harry Glasper.