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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-27
A SECOND CALL.
The Baton Rouge Committee want Their
Railroad Bi1l signed.

The BATON Rouge Committee want Their
Railroad BilI signed.
Mayor Jastremsli, OF Baton Rouge, with the
com mittee Of gentlemen from that city. paid an
other visit TO the Governor yesterday to en-
deavor II possible, TO secure his approval OF the
bill incorporating the railroad company men,
toned In yesterdays DEMOCRAT, and assured the
Governor that the company would,
BY NoTARrAL ACT,
waive any clauses OF the bill that might be con-
strued % discriminating between races, or that
portion even that gave the company extraordi-
nary rights in the matter Of damage suits.
The question then arose as to tho legal effect OF
such notarial act, and while the Governor was
ready and willing 70 approve the bill without
those clauses he could not fully determine % TO
the course he would pursue In the matter.
We're the returns promulgated Of the vote
for and against the adoption Of the ooHsti-
tutional amendments submitted 10 the people at
the last election, the Governor might, by one Of
those amendments, veto the Questionable fea-
lures and approve the balance OF the bill, but ~
that has mot been done (even by the Wells re-
turning bosrd), the matter cannot be definitely
settled until those returns are osnvassed and
promulgated by the State Board Of Canvassors,
which meets on the 9th proximo.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-27
A SINGULAR CASE,
Jurles Deciding that TiIden was Elected.

Jurles Deciding that TiIden was Elected.
GOSHEN, June "a very singular law
suit came up in the Circuit Court to-
day. Last fall, several days after the
presidential election, Isaac Ayres, Of
Elkhart, offered to bet 800 that Tilden
and Hendricks had received majority
Of the electoral votes cast. Several Re-
publican politicians accepted the offer of
Ayres, and James f. Hunt, a dry goods
merchant, was appointed the stake.
holder. When the result of the election
was declared by Congress, Hunt turned
over the money to the Republicans
under protest, Ayres at the time declar.
ing that he would sue him for the
and was beaten. but appealed the case
to the Circuit Court, which came up be-
fore Judge Woods and a jury this after
noon. The jury, after hearing the testi-
mony, returned verdict in favor Of
Ayres for 800. This is the third case Of
the kind that has occurred In the United
States, each resulting the same as this
did.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-27
AUDITORIAL INVESTIGATORS.
A MEETING BUT NO WITNESSES IN
ATTENDANCE.

steps Taken to Secure Their Attendance
ON Thursday.
The Auditorial Investigating Committee met
at IL 80 q. m. yesterday. Present: Senator Ste
ven and Representatives Aldige and Leeds.
Several communicate ns were received relative
to the payment Of penalties to exRepublican Off
Gals, and one gentleman came in person, pre-
sentng original receipts with items specified
Mr.. Steven called attention to the fact that wit
nesses summoned had
FAILED TO APPEAR,
and on motion ii was resolved that several be
resubpenaed and that steps be taken to secure
their attendance.
Included in these are Messrs. Thos. OBrien,
Theo. Rothenbelder, Malone Wheeless and W..
G.. James.
The committee then after Issuing subpenaes
for other witnesses adjourned until Thursday, at
IL am.
II seems that the average witness has but little
respect for the documents to attend" issued by
the committee, and for that reason the comm ittee
propose now to pursue different course
In connection with this matter, it will be re-
membered that the joint resolution (No. 134) OF
the extra session, creating this and other COM
gave them full power to 'send for per-
CONS and papers, and that being the law, the
committee will see that the witnesses sEbpenaed
attend on Thursday.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-27

Quite a crowd was collected around leather
store on Royal street Tuesday morning, the at
traction being the arrival there OF some one hum
dred alligator skins, freshly sailed, measuring
from three to ten feet In length. This was the
result OF one mans hunt for three weeks at Pass
Manchac.
Judge Whitaker Tuesday severely reprimanded
the Grand Jury for allowing some of its members
to "leak" out what transpired in secret session.
Before Judge Pardee, Monday night, Irving
Argus was acquitted OF the charge Of arson.
1t was about this case that several placards were
posted on the streets of the Sixth District.
The Pickwick Social Club give grand compli.
mentary moonlight picnic at Magnolia Garden on
Saturday, the Both Of July next
The Ten Serious Lodge No. / announce the
grandest picnic Of the season for the 4th OF July,
at the Magnolia Garden, Bayou Bridge.
This is the time when the sweet scented gutter
exhales it's choicest perfumes, and the odorifer-
ous night-cart squanders its sweetness on the
desert air.
Ninety-two degrees in the shade, the devil to
pay, and no small change to do 1t with
One police officer and sixteen small boys stood
gazing upon sickiy looking purp, NANCY and
seemingly near deaths door. A little boy on top
of neighboring fence had shouted "mad dog;
hence the excitement. The peeler felt his revolt
puppy picked Up bone and commenced to gnaw,
and Claiborne Market was quiet once more.
Somebody who was present yesterday ct the
opening Of the bids in the Mayors Parlor sug-
gested that Messrs. BUST and Fralick tamong
the bidders) being such gay concern nae,ry-ted
the award, and everybody else laughed at the
Judy spree.
The New HIstrionics will give dramatic per-
Torrance on the 25th inst, at which time the
club will present "Colleen Bawn" in all it's novel
and Characteristic beauties.
State Auditor Jumel politely notifies public
auctioneers to walk up to the captains Office with
their books and settle before July 10, az will be
seen by reference to our advertising columns.
At meeting OF the Young Mems Variety Club,
held June 25 1877, the following officers were
elected: Harry 7. Brown, president; Frank Bull
len, vice PRESIDENT Geo. w. Luhman treasurer;
A. M. Delavallade, financial and recording secre-
tary; Will A. Flynn, stage manager.
"Throw physic to the Dogs" 80 say our City
Administrators.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-27
Short, TtenlS-

Martha johnson is in the Third Station,
charged with being an accessory to robbery OF
$50, committed on the 23d inst.
Carrie Moore got away With IS dollars, and the
law got away with Carrie, and she is now in the
Third Station.
Lizzie Johnson's house, on Rampant street. be-
tween st. Peter and Toulouse. Lizzie was
pulled and locked up in the Third Station.
W. q. Wedlock is in the Seventh Station,
charged with vagrancy, and also with having
stolen a dollar from his m anna.
Monday evening while two Italian boys were
PLAYING at the corner of Levee and Elysian Fields
street, one Of the boys, whose name is Bartello
Barretto WAS kicked in the face by his compan-
ion, which resulted in breaking his nose.
Peter Henry and David Johnson retired into
the Suburban Station, charged with being va
grants. and also with having half Of ham in
their possession, supposed to nave been stolen.
g. s. Randall will be tried by twelve Of his peers
on charge Of larceny of chinaware.
Virgin Landress was snatched from liberty at
No. II Rampant street. and is now slapping the
mosquitoes in the Central Station charged with
having stolon property in her possession.
Lou Fisher is sleeping on bunk in the Central
Station, charged on an affidavit with breach of
trust and embezzlement.
Martina White, as 1t is alleged, maliciously
poisoned Anna Cooks dog, and now Martha ian
guishes in jail
Dick Moran and Thos Walters were yesterday
sent before the Superior Criminal Court for en-
tering the store OF Barstow & Deeves, and lar
ceny. under $500 bond by Judge Smith
Judge Smith wanted jury to decide whether
Riley coleman and Thos. johnson were guilty of
entering house in the night time without
breaking and committing larceny. so he sent
both of them before the Superior Crimina al
Court under $500 bonds each.
Dock Wright, thief, was yesterday sent before
tho Superior Criminal Court by Judge Smith
under $40 600 bonds, on The charge Of sodomy. The
evidence was conclusive in the case and Wright
has beautiful chance of spending the balance OF
his days in the Penitentiary.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-27
THE NEW ORLEANS DEMOCRAT WEDNESDAY, JUNE a. 1877.

Gay b Co.. ?. N. Pond, D. r. Ferret. 4. Thorn
SON & Co., Buckner b Co., Schmidt Il Ziegler, p.
Poursine 3 o.. Pelton Il Dunbar, Geo. Jonas
Chism y Boyd, J. Burnside, John Ohaffe b Sons,
saml n. Kennedy, Jno /. Adams / o., Mostea
Value, Henry Tremoulet Arthur Bloche,
Meyer, Weiss & Co., Widow D. Riehl b
Co., Ross Hare, L. Medal, Renshaw.
s Cnnms.r. Co. g. Fos ss wm O. b m:,iTs
Co., J. seelye, L. Terrebonne, II. Il. Bernard, Ed.
Burand, r. p. Seven, LANCE Il Legendre, J. r.
plaisans. O. Oavarnc Il Bon, Rykoski h Mapadi,
2. Brugier, p. Y. asrmchesn, A; Meynier. r 7;
Beltrsm, r. Milliken, Memoirs Bienvenu, Thos. 9.
Dugan, Bradish johnson, Thomas McDermott,
II. Solomon, ]. M. Ricaud, Fl. L. Turner. Qaey-
rouze Bots, jules 81. Alexandra, 2. Gaudet,
s B.a,i. pssP%e., r. ssspn r. H. a Hier.ra T.
Hickman, Albert Girsrd. D. =. Kenner. Payne,
Kennedy Il Co., John Calder, Vsirin h Mortimer,
y. Garnet. Small & Co., r. 5chulze, D. Galbraith,
T. D'AquiD. r. NJ. Kelly, Degado Co., Dymond
Boisblanc, G.. A. Lamare, q. j. Doyle, i. NJ. Cabiro,
Bush n Levert, ]. A. LeBesqus, A. Tertron, Jules
D'Aquin, Joseph D'Mezs James M. Putnam,
Ernest T. Ncaud, A. Cabro, John ORourke,
John r. Moore b Co., M. bowling, @. W. Luck.
ett n Co., Simpson White.
We publish the names OF the subscribers pur-
posely TO show
THE GREAT OPPOSITION
to the concern, ~ It ia now conducted.
The representations made to the Mayor and
Administrators are even more emphatic than
those contained in the petition, which is ac-
companied by bills which it is claimed will show
beyond question that the charges against the
Sugar Shed Company are true.
On the other hand, it is said that some sugar
merchants or persons connected with the bust
ness think that it Is very pfous institution; but
on investigation, IL Is said that they have been
found to be interested in the company.
The sugar sheds have, 1t 10 claimed, also a
prtma .fdcte case against them, which Is that
they are one Of the abortions Of Radical govern
ment.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-27
EGYPT FOR ENGLAND.
A FOreshadOwing of Movement That
May Take Rank In History.


A Foreshadowing of Movement That
May Take Rank In History.
IN. Y. Times.
LONDON, June 22.--An arrangement
has been effected by which England,
with the consent Of the Khedive, and
not in opposition to the Sultan, shall
occupy Egypt, England to settle the
time when the movement shall be be-
gun. The British force is already told
off for the occupation, and will be under
the command of Gen. Sir Thomas
Steele. 1t will consist Of 10000 men,
three regiments Of cavalry-the Eighth,
Ninth, Twenty-first Hussars the re-
mainder to consist OF infantry, com -
prising four Highland regiments and
two brigades of Guards, one battalion OF
Scots Fusiliers, and one-third OF the
force of native troops from Indla-Mos-
lens, from the Bengal army. Not only
are the troops ready, but the camp and
all other necessary arrangements have
been made In Egypt.
The movement of however few OF the
Moslem troops from India, whence, in
case Of war with Russia, England could
put an enormous army into the field, is
OF great Importance.
1t is rather early now forecasting the
purpose, but the eventual terms OF
peace will possibly include an English
over Egypt.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-27

justiiable, and we think that ii would be proper
II the Society for the Prevention Of Cruelty to
Animals should take the matter In hand.
Dogs, as everybody knows, are possessed of an
instinct which in many cases is far superior to
human intelligence, and some eminent writer's
even (among whom we will mention Charles
Nodier, the inimitable story-teller) contend that
that animal, though he does not walk Old his hind
legs, is possessed Of soul as esthetic as that Of
his more erect defamer and tyrant-man. II ID
contended by the City Council, and we must adj
NIT that the idea is countenanoed by large ma
jority Of our fellow-ctizens, that dogs get mad,
become In consequence dangerous. and therefore
must be destroyed.
This is an extraordinary theory. Let us
think for moment2 Do not men get mad2 Does
not the self-styled and usurping king OF creation
drink whisky, and in both cases does he not be-
come dangerous2 Now, suppose that in view of
this the City Council should slyly determine to
stuff the French Market with poisoned sausages
to be sold to unwary citizens2 What would the
civilized world think Of it2 Europe, Asia, Africa
and the West Indies would rise in body and
protest against the atrooity; the universe would
assemble and mob the City Council
Why then should an invidious discrim-
nation be made against the dogs, who
certainly ere more affectionate, more faith
ful and. paradoxical as ii may seem, more
humane than menu Dogs, it is true, will bark and
bite, but they have never invented needle guns,
Krupp cannon revolvers and gmlet knives, to
kill and murder each other with; when they have
fight between themselves il is a square fight
with tooth and toe nail, and damned be he who
first cries hold, enough !"
Dogs understand life. They lead it easily and
at the same time make themselves useful. They
lie around in shady or sunny corners as the
weather dictates; they protect houses, kill rate,
play with children and brighten email boys.
Dogs, taken all in ALL are blessing, and we do
not see how the country could get along without
them. And now it is proposed to murder them
indscripinately, by poison, in the most shameful
and treacherous way. Treacherous, because the
poisonous substance is hid behind the alluring
form Of tempting sausage, the greatest dog
treat in the world. Shameful, for the reason
that it is well known that sausages are made out
OF dogs meat, and it is doubly murderous to
make cannibal out of an innocent and unsus.
pecting dog for the criminal purpose OF making
away with him.
We hope that our city fathers will take this
subject under serious consideration, and not act
lightly in the premises as has been done In pre-
ceding years. At all events our conscience is
clear and our record Is made; we have protested
against the premeditated slaughter, and we have
warned the dog. Ruat cn1omi"
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-27
THE GREAT OPPOSITION
HE COULD NOT GET WORK.
So He Shot Himself Through the Head ana
Cut His Throat from Ear to Ear.

So lie Shot Himself Through the Head ana
Cut His Throat from Ear to Ear.
At o'clock Tuesday morning VIM. Fl. Hughes,
residing ON Erato street, between Willow and
Claiborne, being unable to obtain work. CON-
mtted suicide by Arst shooting himself in the
right ear with Derringer pistol, and then cut
ting his throat from ear to ear with large sized
penknife.
A DEMOCRAT reporter repaired to the scene of
the tragedy and CLEANED the following particu-
lars:
Il appears some that years ago Hughes was
engineer for one Of the draining machines, and
owing 10 some cause or other lost his position;
becoming . Republican he got on the police
force under Kellogg.
He remained on the polics up to the time that
Kellogg stepped down and out, and afterwards
remained as one Of Packards protectors.
When Packard got left, so did Hughes; the
former seems. however, to have stood the pres
sure, but the latter caved.
Hughes, finding IL now impossible to get work,
made up his mind to commit suicide. At o'clock
this morning he called to his youngest child,
kissed her again and again, and then bid her
goodbye forever.
He then went into his room, put a Derringer
pistol to his ear and fred. As this did not pro.
duce instant DEATH he seized penknife that was
lying on the table, and cut his throat from ear to
ear.
BY this time the report of the pistol had sum-
moned his wife, and whom she discovered her
husband he was lying on the side OF the bed well
tering In blood.
A cab was brought to the house. and as life was
not extinct, the sufferer was conveyed to the
Charity Hospital, where no was examined by the
physician who said that his life was rapidly ebb-
ing away and that he could not live the day out.
Hughes lie 33 years Of age and leaves wife and
six children
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-27
THE TREACHERoUs SAUSAGE.

The City Cornell has authorized the Admins
traitor Of Police to advertise for sealed proposals
to furnish twelve thousand poisoned sausages
for the use Of summer dogs. We protest
We know very well that from time i'm
memorial it has been barbarous custom
in civilized countries for city fathers to
"act the dog" towards the canine species
by throwing deceptive and murderous sausages
in their path to allure them to destruction. But
we cannot be made to believe that it ia right.
The sanction of law, it is true clothes the muir
derous deed, and the atrocity is colored with the
prismatic hues of humanitarian conservatism;
but when rightly considered, it 10 anything but
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-27
Personal.

The family of T. s. Dugan, Esq, left by the
Great Jackson route for the Virginia Springs.
The family Of Senator J. Il. Grover left last
night by the favorite Jackson route for Balti-
more.
Mr.. Joseph Allen and niece were among the
departures last night for the North by the ''old
reliable" Jackson route.
The growing popularity of the Jackson and
Great Northern Railroad was evinced last evening
in its selection by Messrs. W. H. and E. Cline,
Geo. Courtain and NJ. Boyce, who left for the
North by that line.
L. D. Weber left the city last evening for st.
Louis and Northern jaunt by the Jackson and
Great Northern route.
Mr.. D. Jamison. Of Levois & Jamison, evades
the cheated term" by selecting the Jackson route,
and leaving for Northern climes last evening.
Mrs. T. Bhumwsy, and Miss Sue Lindsay, with
party, left for the Pacific coast last night by the
popular Jackson route
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-27
THE BIG HORN FEVER SPREADING.
Miners Hurrying to the New Country.
Iup


IN. Y. SUM-
ANTELOPE SPRINGS, W. T., une g.
The rush toward the Big Horn continues
and increases. All the small miners,
who have been unable to secure claims
or get profitable work in the Black
Hills, are starting or getting ready
to start for the new region. We
have heard that a party Of 80 have left
Deadwood, and will pass Reno on the
goth. Several smaller parties camped
over at Reno day before yesterday.
Some Of the emigrants prefer this route
by the Belle Fourche valley; others
push directly across in as straight line.
as circumstances will permit. No hos
tile Indians have yet been encountered
by any of the parties.
Only day or two since miner came
in to buy additional tools, flour and
coffee. Solitary and alone he had
pushed into the edge of the Big Horn
country, about 45 miles from Reno, and
began prospecting. He reports that he
is panning ten cents to the pan; that he
finds wood and water abundant in all
directions, and that the whole region
swarms with game-buffalo, deer, elk,
antelope, mountain sheep, etc., with a
good sprinkling Of bear.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-27
THE CUsToM-HoUsE COMMISSION.

Equal Facilities to be Accorded to New
Orleans.
The Custom-House Commission, after further
and careful review Of the subject, have concluded
thst !!he proposed shipment Of foreign goods on
transportation entries, via Corpus Christi to Mex
loo, is impracticable for reasons already set FORTH
among others the expense TO the Government
resulting from the necessity Of large force of
customs officers to accompany the goods over
land to the Rio Grande. They will. however,
recommend that imports for st. Louis and other
Western cities, and for Brownsville and Mexico,
shall be classified among that class which does
not require appraisement at this port, thus put
ting New Orleans, on this score, on a basis of
equality with New York, Baltimore and other
Atlantic cities.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-27
SENATOR CONkLING.
His Relations with the President and
Cabinet.
baltimore SUM-

Senator Conkling, who was lately here
for four days, procured his passport for
Europe through the sq h;o snIaai OF the
Mr. Evarts precluded personal inter-
course with that gentleman. During
Mr.. Conkling's stay here it is said by his
intimate friends that he did not call at
the White House, nor did he meet the
President, and further that he has alb
stained entirely from making recon-
mendations of any nature in behalf of
persons who seek presidential favor.
leaving himself free to oppose or sup
port the President when Congress meets,
as he may see fit.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-27
Overheard to Death.

At a quarter past o'clock last night, while q
boy named Charley Fink was standing on the
wharf of the New Basin watching dog SWIM
ming, he fell overheard and was drowned.
John Duffy, courageous youth, noticed the
boy fall into the basin, and Immediately jumped
in after him.
Duffy dived after the unfortunate Fink four
times. In the last dive he was successful and sue
ceeded in bringing him to the surface.
some men who were on the wharf assisted him
in getting his burden ashore. 1t was then dis
covered that Fink was not dead, and hopes were
entertained of bringing him to consciousness,
but before medical assistance could be summoned
the unfortunate lad expired.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-27
The playful Pistol.

About half-past 8 O'Clock Monday night, at the
black bridge, Hallway House, q difficulty took
man named q. J. Bayhi, which terminated in Mr..
Bayhi drawing his revolver and firing one shot at
Miltemore without effect. Bayhi was arrested
and loked up in the Suburban station, and after.
ward transferred to the Central Station. The
nature,
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posely, and In another direction, by In :
Producing names OF places which had q O
existence save In his imagination. He
had done this In order to prevent cheat
ing on the part Of base imitators OF his
wares whose piracy could be readily de-
tected by means OF this ingenious device,
which at least has the merit OF shreWd-
ness to recommend 1t, whatever may be
said of 1t on the score OF honesty.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-27
French AIcaZar.

Mr.. Albert Julien, formerly one Of the second
tenors Of our opera troupe, now connected with
the Alcazar Francois, will take benefit on
Thursday evening. The performance will COM
prise one-sct opera comique, musical inter-
lude and vaudeville
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-27
WAR MAPS.
Their Remarkable and Unerrins Accuracy
NEW York World, II

New York World.]
An English publisher of maps Of the
seat Of war in the East appeared re-
Gently at the Marlborough Street Police
Court in London, and made some dis
closures of very instructive and enter
tanning sort in regard to cartography as
practiced for the benefit Of discrimln-
ating public. His map was a poor one
because of its sins of omission and mis-,
placement Of towns, rivers, cities and
mountains, but inasmuch as war at best
is scene Of confusion this might, per,
haps, have been pardoned to a perpiexed
and enterprising map-maker; but it ap-
peared that he had gone wrong pur-