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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-11-05
IMPATIENCE FOR srANLEY's EXTENDED NAB
RATIvE.
From tho san Francisco Mail, Oct 22.J

From tho san Francisco Nail, Oct o.
The meagre accounts which Stanley has up 70 this
time given to the public ot MS explorations In Africa
full OF interest to whet the appetite for the
full story which will Mr.. stanley has
sufficiently recovered his shattered health caused BY
fatiguing marches and exposure 10 the dangers OF
tropical and malaria climate, incident TO the great
task which he has noby, manfully, herosoaly 40
complishcd. The proportions OF his achievements,
though very grcat hardly be guessed at now bus
II Is evident that has done practical good IN
his explorations having made trip clear across the
continent OF Africa through vast soiitudes here
toioro unknown except TO the most IN.
tanned savages and the forocious Wild
beasts Setting aside the contributions which his OK.
petition will mako TO geography no has much infor.
nation impart concerning the great fields trade
which his discoveries will opon up tho civilized
lions OF the world, bat more particularly, OF course.
to the United states and Great Britain The thus
exposed embraces, in round numbers, six hundred
thousand square miles oil country we'll stocked with
minerals aud populated by tribes which only need 70
know Of merchandise and learn It's II
The importance and iull significance OF these things
cannot be fully realized Tor years, but those
who know aught OF the subject will render tribute TO
tho pluck OF Stanley and the enterprise and munh
ccnco OF the HERALD and Telegraph in no measured
terms.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-11-05
BURIED ALIVE.

Coroner Sims notified yesterday to hold an In
quest on tho body OF William Kelly, laoorer, who
was buried alive on Saturday afternoon BY the cavng
In OF emban kmcnt OF sand, In which he was work
ing, tho corner OF Hancock street ana Ralph ave-
nue., BrooKiyn. The deceased was missed from his
home corner Of Classon and Baltic street. and,
search having been madc for him, box OF tools be-
longing to the unfortunate man was found near the
spot where he had been last seen alive. party oil
men set to work with shoves and alter digging away
tho earth beneath the embankment they discovered
dead body Of Kelly, who had evidently bosn buried
alive.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-11-05
WHAT HAS BEEN ACHIEVED.

TFTUm INC EdIHDurgh ScOtsman.1
Now that Mr. Stanley has emerged again into the
view OF tho world after hrs long sojourn In the
heart Of Africa no one will grudge him the breathing
space for which he asks before beginning tho relation
Of his late exploits For three years has beer sue
CLING on from point to point In tho Dark Continent
clearing up geographical riddles and starting ncS
making his way through every mpcdment by Shoes
pluck and hard work, and keeping up bold a .Ist
1dent front under encouragement and hardship :
journey from nrst TO last one OF tho most M
floats In the annals Of travel Tho work which .-sd
CONTINUED ON NINTH PAORl-
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NEW HERALD MONDAY

imprisonment should be short We will 80 order ouI
lives that the justice Of God will not require much sat
iafaCSton.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-11-05

sented: n re- infused and abused so thoroughly its
parts ignored, its songs mis- nerpreted.
thai the very people whom Il attempts 70 inspire turn
away from Il IN disgust To them IL Is indeed
exaspcrating 10 80. 600 ministers OF the Gospel
abusing this grand book. taking the very life ous
OF only book needed for their spiritual guidance
Indeed, TO the Bible intelligenty nowadays 10
synonymous with being called an atheist Can we
wonder then, that Professionalism has proved ialure
and the peers OF modern intellect turn away from
itY Only that church be successful where men
and women allowed act and feel rs prompted by
their better nature. No form OF religion can succeed
where the spiritual nature OF men Is not CULTIVATED
II the followers Of Augustc Comte had with their re-
lgon OF humanity that courage OF opinion required 10
educate thu Imagination Of makind they would impress
society effect results az no others have pro-
duced before them. Those will succeed who can
stand foremost the rank OF mankind with
of majesty In their position 10 nature, and In
forming religion discard those portions that are m-
perfect and remember that each human being has
some conception Of the right. What might not reg-
ion be made do With its prestige with the intel
lect at its command and with universal sentiment on
its sldef What IL not do In this century, Now
that prophetic voicos longer listened 10, now
that and women floating about AZ II IN AIM
less luxury after something called sentiment what
could religion dor II deals honestly and fah uy
with things that never pass away. II upholds love,
kindness, compassion, tenderness. and should not
dread philosophy. It has seen one system after an.
other and reach It's zenith, and they have all
taed Let discard everything then, but that alone
which tends TO purify our human life.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-16
EHEU ME mis- ERARILE!

by some grim, ungainly, gaunt and CHASTITY"
ldpsos. we we're made TO say in Saturday morn
ing's paper that 'Phidias carved the statue and
the gods animated it," when 1t should have read
"Pygmalion carved" etc. There we saw it-glar
ing in our own morning DEMooRAT--the fatal err
ror, the unaooountable slip Of the pen in letters OF
fire, handwriting on the wall. Jumping out Of
bed forthwith. we armed ourselves with re-
vover, borrowed another from brother in-lsw,
thrust gimlet knife in our pocket and
rushed to the Office, going straight for the
foreman and intelligent oompositor, whose fstes
were sealed, IL we knew ourselves. We did not
care snap how many widows we made-widows
are nothing, orphans are no circumstance when
the classics have been betrayed. But 10 and be-
hold, the foreman. covered with the muzzle OF
our deadly revolver and threatened with the
fierce gimlet knife, entrenched himself behind
"copy" and showed us in beautiful hieroglyphios
the original mistake well rounded In the authors
own handwriting. We collapsed, turned the
weapon against our own self to blow out the little
quantity of brains left us, but were prevented by
the deDHi
We have one consolation in our misfortune, it
is that we cannot possibly have induced anybody
into error. Every one knows the leg end OF Pyg-
mslion and Galathea. so beautifully set to music
In Victor Masses exquisite opera.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-16
WEATHER AND RIVERS.

Frigerio, the weather observer, reports the low
eat temperate on Friday night at so degrees
above zero, and the variations yesterday between
81 and GA.
The Signal Service kilograms for the day report
an increased temperature at the points North
and West, as follows:
Cairo 65, Cincinnati So, Davenport 81, Dubuque
81, Galveston 66, Iudianola 60, Keokuk Ga. La
crosse 60, Leavenworth Ga, Louisville 81, Mem
phis 6b, Nashville 60, Omaha 81, Pittsburg 81,
Shreveport II, st. Louis 81, st. Paul 40, vicks-
burg 60. Yankton 50, Augusta (Ga.) 81. Oorscana
GO, Key West 70, Mobile 67, Montgomery 65, and
Savannah 65 degrees above zero.
The recent rise In the Ohio above Cincinnati
has reached Cairo, where the rise yesterday WAS
8 inches. and light rise was also reported at
Dubuque and Keokuk, but with the exceptions
named, the streams above were falling.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-16
CAPITOL GOSSIP.
JUST HOW THE People SUPPORT
THEIR OWN GOVERNMENT.

A Lively Interest In the Fourth senatorial
District Election.
Up to the present date the tax collections. as
reported by the settlements made for the last
quarter at the Auditors Office, will be. for the
current year. within eleven per cent Of the as
sessed value of the property. From this the
Auditor assumes that the collections for the year
WILL BE AMPLY SUFFICIENT
TO meet the warrants issued, as well as to meet
the entire interest on the State debt
In some of the parishes where delinquent
list of from $4,000 to s12 900 upon current taxes
was expected, the returns made by the tax col
leotors shows delinquency OF but 5000, other
parishes showing collections equally as good
The Treasurer comedies in the opinion that II
the collections in all of the parishes are as good
~ those already reported, there will be ample
funds TO meet everything.
The election in the Fourth senatorial District
having been arranged for attracts more than or
binary attention in Btate-House circles from the
fact that the party
DIFFERENTIATION IN THE SENATE
will be very close during the approaching session
OF the Legislature From all that can be learned
there will be three and perhaps four candidates
in the field, including that one nominated by the
Democrats of the two wards, and the fight must
necessarily be lively. Two Senator's, Messrs.
Steven and Kelly, wi | not perhaps be able to at
tend the session, owing to serious illness, which
will leave the party majority so small that extra
efforts will be made TO secure the election OF the
nominee OF the Democrats Of the district.
As will be seen by reference to another column
called meeting OF the City Council was held
yesterday and the necessary action taken under
the election law. Registrar Landry, as will be
seen by our advertising columns, notifies the
voters of the Tenth and Eleventh Wards that
the election will be held the 29th and that the
Offices for registration will be opened on Tues
day morning, and will
REMAIN OPEN FIVE DAYS
only, the Registrar urging the voters TO comply
with the laws Of the last session of the Legisla-
ture, which eompels an entire new registration OF
all voters, and prevents any vote being cast upon
old registration papers.
The officers selected for the clerks OF registra-
ton have been or will be selected to-day and will
be announced in to. morrows DEMOCRAT.
The Importance OF the registration will be appa-
rent when it is known that quite large number
of negroes are being arranged for registration and
voting purposes.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-16

either collections from the Treasurer or checks
upon the Lsuisans National Bank with your in
dorsement for &c. l32 Of the general fund of that
year. Now, IL you collected only $4,000, as
you say, how do you explain your Endorsement
appearing on these checks. We're they for the
purpose OF Identification or coilection2
Witness-I may have collected more and for
other parties; cannot say positively whether the
ton: cannot recolleot of collecting any for Mr..
Herwig the special deputy collector; signed
some checks for Identification and some for col
lection; don't think il possible my Endorsement
would be necessary to identify Geo. q. Norcross,
Antoine, Geo. b. johnson, Fulton or b. L..
Lynch; maybe they came TO the Custom House,
and while there gave me their checks and asked
me to 20 to the bank and collect them; am the
assistant correspondent In the Collectors Office;
am nephew
OF LAURENTE AUGUSTA,
who is in the Treasurers Office. Louis Barton
nes uis my brother. During part of 1876 he Was
in the Custom House, and part Of the time in the
Third District Court. Has been gone since the
18th OF last month. He went to some OF the
Western States. Don't know whether he COL
lected warrants at the state Treasury or not.
To MIR. Keetihg COLLECTED In 1876 about $500
for Mr.. Herwig. and at the same time collected
for other parties and Endorsed checks to identify
other parties. Don't know what amount idenu-
fed In that way. Was never notified by MIR
Auguste when could reoeoeive money at the
Treasurer's Office, nor was 80 informed by any
body else.
+. IL. Bechtel, sworn-Resided here forty years;
collected warrants on the general fund OF 1876
on my own account and on other peoples 40
count in collecting, sometimes deposited them
and sometimes presented them did q little bro
kerage business myself; sometimes would be
told mo money" and sometimes the Treasurer
would say Eyes," got some money for war
rant issued TO the Republican Printing Company,
$1,000; decline to answer questions concerning
other peoples business, but will answer any
about my own business; II my name appears on
warrants perhaps collected them, and
If YOU SHOW ME
the checks could tell but would not answer
anything of other peoples business; never kept
any account OF my own.
Adjourned until Monday at IL m.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-16
u. 8. COMMISSIONERS COURT.

VIM. Won Sachs was before United States Com
missioner Lane on charge OF blackmailing and
obtaining money under false pre- ienses, by rep
ressnting himself as q special agent oil the In
ternal revenue, and in default OF bail in the sum
of $4,000 was sent to jail Tor safe keeping until
charge.
On Thursday morning last Won Sachs called on
Mr.. =. Falk, OF 1917 South Rampant, and repre-
senting himself as q special agent OF the Treas
ury Department, stated to Faik that he had evil
dsnce on which to convict him of selling leaf to-
bacco without q license, but proposed to compro-
mise on Falk's paying him 500. Mr.. Falk ac-
ceded TO the demand and paid $50 down, and on
Won Sachs calling for the remaining $40 he had
him arrested and made the proper affidavit.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-16

Mr.. Fl. N. Jenkins, Solicitor Of Patents, No. n
Commercial Place, officially reports to the
DEMOCRAT the following complete list Of patents
granted Southern inventors for the week ending
November 20, 1877:
Louisiana Eugene Krost, New Orleans, apps-
ratus for making ice; Andrew Roth, New Or
leans, photo-lithograph n. T. Edison, New Or
leans, feed water regulator for steam boilers; H.
d. Fairex, New Orleans, toy cane gun.
Texas Morley Brothers, Austin, trade mark
for liniment; J. J. Armstrong, Texans, post hole
diggers; W. II. Marlborough, Sherman. earth
auper
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-16

To Our PATRONS AND THE PUBrIc-We re-
spectfully call your attention to our large stock
of seasonable goods, at prices lower than ever
before sold.
In our dress goods department we offer avery
large assortment of new and handsome goods
ut prices from ten cents yard and upwards
including line OF black silks of the celebrated
make Of Gui net in prices from 81 to % 95 yard
These goods were manu- featured expressly for
us. and we guarantee each piece pure silk and
most durable wear.
During the holidays we will offer great many
attractions in cloaks, shawls. hosiery handkers
chiefs and fancy articles. suitable for Christmas
and New Years presents. Respectfully,
M. l.. BYRNE 81 Co,
1863 Canal street. New Orleans
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-16
SUPERIOR CRIMINAL COURT.

The jury In the case OF the State vs.. Gausses
who was charged with murder, returned into
court with verdict OF not guilty.
In the case OF the btate VS.. Bette Smith, Coun-
sellor Brown requested that his name be stricken
from the case, as he had discovered the defend-
ant in an attempt to bride Witnesses. Judge
Whitaker made the order.
There being no other business before the court,
a. the Attorney General was engaged In the civil
courts an adjournment was had.
In the case OF the State OK rel. ID. O. Johnson
on an application for writ OF habeas corpus, the
applicant was last evening admitted 10 bail until
the trial Of the case on Monday next. The charge
against Johnson is violating the Louisiana Lot
terry law.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-16

on two stesmers purchased by Mr.. Cole. snd viii
carry the excellent sectors and laugh oreating
clowns TO delight the citizens who dwell slong
the banks OF the Father Of Waters. Goodbye.
and success to King Cole and his merry men .--
MUSIC IN THE AIR.
We are requested by the friends Of Mrs. NJ.
Linton Evans to state TO the music loving pupilc
that her two operas .'Le Caprice dun Comtes
and "Bluebelps Bstrotbal" will be performed at
the National Theatre on Saturday, the 10Th inst
The former 10 in French, and will recall to many
memories of lang syne, when 1t was performed IN
private theatricals by some Of our most talented
amateu-s, The latter IL in English, and we are
informed ia full OF art and melody.
More ehiIdren's bureaus at the Palais Royal.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-16
A SOUVENIR OF THE MEXICAN WAR

Last evening there was a meeting of the Con-
tinental Benevolent Association at the srmory of
the Continental Guards, under st. Patrioks Hall.
The occasion OF this meeting was to consider the
purchase made by Capt. John G. Fleming Of the
sword presented by the State of Louisiana TO the
hero Of Oontreras, in the Mexican campaign. This
Roman pattern. The grip is formed OF two
gladiators wrestling in heavy relief, whilst the
blade is OF the finest steel. AS relic and souve-
mir it is as richly wrought weapon as has been
seen for many day. On Saturday evening this
sword will be presented BY the Benevolent AS
ISOLATION to the Continental Guards, Company A..
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-16
ACTIVITY IN THE SHOE TRADE.

While there is much complaint among many
OF our traders about the dullness Of the times
the season being taken into consideration-we
are happy to notice great activity in the boot
and shoe trade. On Thursday and Friday, dur
ing three hours sales each day, the house of q.
& II. samory (the old E. Roger concern), Nos. As
and AZ Decatur street, sold at auction not less
than $31 600 worth of boots and shoes, campris-
ing goods from New York, Philadelphia, Newark,
and what are termed eastern goods" and in
Guiding every variety and description of foot
wear.
The sale had brought q number of country
merchants, as well rs several from Mobile, %
this city, and bidding was lively. as the fig
s sthi fhst ~ al Of enc us1 and
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-16
STATE LEvEE BOARD.
Contracts Awarded for $4,000 Cubic
Yards Of EarthwOrk.

Contracts Awarded for $4,000 Cubic
Yards Of EarthwOrk.
The State Levee Board met at the Executive
Office yesterday, to open bids and award contracts
for six small levees to be constructed in the par
ishes Of st. James, Ascension. st. John the Bsp-
tist and Iberville.
In all, thirty-six bids we're made. the contracts
awarded being as follows:
Druilhet levee, parish OF ST. James. 1000 cubic
yards. to O. Nolan, at 80 cents.
Oofeld levee, Ascension parish, 5000 cubic
yards, TO P. Harnan, at 1871 scents.
Watson levee, 1000 yards, parish Of st. John
the Baptist, to John Cleany, at 81 cents.
Lspice levee, parish Of st. James, 400 cubic
yards, to O. Nolan, at 231% cents.
Adams levee, parish Of Iberville, 5000 yards
TO Jerry Foley, at 1917 cents.
Anger levee, parish Of Iberville, 50os yards, at
i7s4 cents.
AFTER making the awards the board adjourned,
and will meet again this week to award other
contracts.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-16
SECOND DISTRICT COURT.

Succession of Lacroix. rule 10 make title,
Judge Tssot Reused himself as party of interest,
and Judge Tully was appointed judge ad hoe TO try
the same. Mr.. Michnard. Of counsel, excepted TO
further proceeding by Judge ad hoe Tally, and
urged that Judge Tissot proceed with the case,
as the proceedings in which he was Interested
are at an end. The judge nd hoe overruled the
exception, and decided 70 proceed with the
trial.
Succession OF Feicite Bap.iste opened
Sarah #. and Morris O. Kennedy pray to be
emancipated.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-16
MUNICIPAL MATTERS.
THE RAILROAD BONDS.

The City Administration Declines tn
Fund Any More Of Them.
On Friday morning, application having been
made to Col. Denis, Administrator of Finance. to
fund railroad bonds into premium bonds, Col.
Denis informed the applicants that, after mature
deliberation the city administration had come to
the conclusion not to convert any more OF these
railroad bonds. This action Of the City Council
IL due, we understand, to public opinion, as well
as to the recent decision of Judge Billings and the
ing these bonds.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-16
SEXTON vs.. QUAD.

A 5OO-POint Game and quad Defeated.
Sexton gave his last evening entertainment at
the Crescent Hall last night, when he played
Charlie Quad 5Oo.point game, giving Charlie
odds Of 200 points.
Sexton played we'll, beating Charlie, and max
ing runs OF 100, 80. 80 and 81, and an average Of
1875, while Charlie made runs Of "a, II, 16 and
16, and an average So To-day at noon Sexton
will enter the lists with six OF the best anna teurs
OF the city, and will have all that he can do to
get away with them. The game will, Their efore.
be one Of unusual interest, and will no dou BIT At
tract considerable attention.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-16
THE FUNERAL OF NJ. w. oLoNEY.

The many friends and comrades in arms OF the
gallant M. W. Oloney, of our city, gathered yes
terdsy afternoon at st. Josepb's Church TO pay
the deceased their last tribute OF affection and
regard. The Washington Artillery were out in
strong force, and following in line came the
members of Philadelphia Fire Company No. ID.
At the church the services were unusually
solemn and impressive, and the requiem for the
dead awakened many memories for the brave
and gallant soldier, the patriotic and true citi-
zen. Requiescdt in pace.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-16

Who does not remember with pleasure the
many associations OF old. and the many hour
spent with old associa es? The nn1nerouf
friends of that ''dignified" but pleasant and IN
assuming gentleman v. G. Porch, will be gla.
to hear that he is now Us ready az ever TO mee1.
acter Of Mine Host" at the corner of Commors
and Rampant streets. The title OF his saloons
"Old Friendship Exchange" reveals to its ut
prietor. and may he live long in the Sweet b
and by" Is the wish Of all his friends.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-16

Mr.. John r. Petigrew. the fish merchant atg
Poydras Market has specimen of the eroupers
species known among fishermen and gourmetss
as the warsend. weighing one hundred and
snappers at the depth of over hundred feetl
and freduents the coral reefs off the coast Of
Florida, They are all caught with hook and
line. This grand grouper was accompanied i'd
his visit to our city by more than thousand Oh
the. finest red snappers we have ever seem
and ducks, will be offered to his numerous eus4
toners at the Poydras Market Sunday norm
ing
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-16
TRINITY CHURCH.

Our dillettanti in literature remember no
doubt, Rev. III. M. Thompson's lecture on the
"Great Emperor" We are pleased to announce
that he is going to lecture on Thursday evening,
the goth inst, at Trinity Church, on "The Sol
diers of the Temple" What the soldiers Of the
Temple are we do not know, but we are sure that
the lecture will be learned and interesting. The
proceeds will be devoted to paying off the debt
OF Trinity Church, which is worthy object. We
wait in patience for the development of the mys-
tery.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-16
VISIT TO THE NAVY.

The Mayor and several OF The Administrators
paid visit on Saturday afternoon to the Enter
prise and Oanoucus, and were entertained by
Commander Remey, OF the former vessel and
Cant McCllipsie of the CanoniCus,