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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-17
MEETING OF THE SCHOOL BOARD.


The School Board met last night at the Council
Chamber, City Hall, Hon. r. J. Semmes in the
chair, seventeen members and quorum present.
Mr.. Collens offered the following resolution,
which was adopted:
Resolved, That tho Treasurer be instructed to
make payment Of the payrolls in the following
order: January l. April 2, February 8, May 4.
March 5. and the month Of June 6.
The report Of the Committee on School Houses
was read and received.
The Committee on Purchases and Supplies
made their report. which was read by the chair
man of the committee and, on motion, was re-
eeived.
The Committee on Rules and Discipline read
their report, which WAS received.
Several communications were received and SUBJ
mitted to the proper committees.
After the transaction of other business the
board adjourned.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-17
The Concert Tonight.

The people of the Crescent City are in luck.
Day before yesterday the almost famished votaries
Of music were treated to divine concert by Miss
Corinne Bouligny. Tonight Grunewald Hall will
again be the scene of another musical entertain
ment by Mrs. T. E. Broaddus. The programm me
comprises come of the most attractive
interpreted by the most proficient anna
tours OF the Crescent City. Mrs. Broaddus Ii
one Of our distinguished amateur musicians, and
we hope that our people will do duty and homage
to her on this occasion. Miss Corinne Bonligny
has amiably volunteered to sing, and it Will be
rare opportunity sor the lovers Of music,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-17
An Opera In Perspectjve.

A few days ago Mr.. J. Psuling, who was con-
nected with the Opera under the direction of Mr.
Placide Canonge. published letter In the Bee
developing q project for the re-opening OF the
gates Of the Opera House next winter The bare
idea Of hearing again the masterpieces OF
Halevy, Rossini, Donizett, Meyerbeer, Mo-
Fart and their fellow immortals, inter
preted by talented and sklful artists, en-
listed our sympathies with the project OF Mr..
Pauling We hope that he will be able to 40
compsh his end, which, if carried out in the
proper way, will be . benefit to the whole COM
munity. Our people here are educated to
clothing, and we remember that in the good old
times there was not one in Thousand OF us but
would as lief have gone without his dinner as be
deprived Of his operate soiree III the thing can be
managed go as to secure compensation to the
by all means let it be done.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-17

for the office, and that he was on ths.
day duly elected, and was re'ufhea
by the Board 81 Returning Officers on tne etn Oh
December, on the following day he was duly COM
nissioned by Gov. Kellogg He thereupon gave
bond. toos The oath Of office and entered into the
discharge of the duties of the Office, and full
possesaion Of the books, etc.. and was fully re-
cognized by the State government.
Further, that on the 25th April he Was foroloiy
eected and deprived OF his election to said office
by Allen Jumel, and, on The same day, Francis L.
| Nichols, claiming to be Governor OF Louisiana,
and said Allen Jumel, wrongfuly and by violence
took possession of the books archives, etc, OF
the office and compelled the petitioner, his clerks.
representatives and deputies to leave the build
ing.
The petition sets forth, further, that the claim
OF authority set up by said Francis I. Nichols
and Allen Jume so to act in their said capacities,
rests upon pretended count of the vote cast,
which count excludes at least 10000 lawful
voters who offered but were refused the right
Of ballot ut the election on account OF their
which Was in violation Of the amendments of the
constitution. This denied to the petitioner his
right to the Office OF Auditor. This denial OF the
right to vote was effected in the following par
ishes. IL is alleged East Baton Rouge, Franklin,
Desoto, Caldwell, Morehouse, Ouachita, Rich
land, West Feliciana, Claiborne, East Feliciana,
Grant, Livingston, Vernon, Tangipahoa, st. Lan-
dry, Lafayette and Natcbitoches.
That the revolution headed by the pretended
Governor, n. T. Nichols, deprived petitioner of
his office, and he prays for . Judgment decreeing
him to be the lawful Auditor.
John Ray and Hugh J. Campbell are the attor-
neys.
YESTERDAY AFTERNOON,
AZ sort of reinforcement TO the above, q bill in
ohancery was fled with allegations substantially
that an Injunction issue against Allen Jumel,
Auditor, restraining him from interfering in
any manner Whatsoever with johnson, or pre-
tending to act as Auditor, and from interfering
with the books, papers, etc, Of the department.
The question Of the issuance Of the injunction Ia
fixed Tor trial
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-17
THE PERILs OF THE RIVER
n erOes in the Hour of Danger Exhibit
What Goodness Can Do.


The recent disaster on the river, in which the
steamer Sandy No. 2 went to the bottom in less
than ten minutes, was a much more serious
affair than was anticipated. The full particulars
OF the sinking are given below in the statement
| Of Senator W. A. Robertson; but there are facts
connected with the catastrophe that through his
modesty he did mos state, and which we have
CLEANED outside:
Whilst all the passengers and crew were gath
cred on tho roof of the boat Senator Robertson
managed to get the only boat remaining into the
| water, when ten negroes jumped into it and
made for shore. When the Senator saw this
from the hurricane roof. with remarkable daring
and intrepidity he leaped into the water and
made for the yawl, ordering the negroes
to 20 back to the boat, where about one
| hundred persons were expecting to go down
every moment. The negroes, having the ad-
vantage in numbers, refused, and the Senator
| got into the yawl and landed the frightened oc-
cupants, offering them ten dollars to return, but
they refused. He then boldly put off, and his
| heroic efforts were rewarded by the salvation Of
the entire number on the boat.
All speak in the highest terms OF the cool,
brave and noble action of Capt. Broad in that
hour of peril, and also Of Nelson Underwood,
| the mate, as we'll as the pilots, Splane and Dun
bar.
No drawer men than these ever travelled the
river, and to their sef-possession and energetic
endeavors is due the fact that we did not have to
chronicle terrible loss Of life. The following
ia the
STATEMENT OF SENATOR ROBERTSON:
The Sandy No. 2, Capt. II. Fl Broad left Wash
ing on Sunday morning, at 10 o'clock, with about
lou head OF cattle and some light freight. At
simmsport, on the AtchsfalsyA. on NO ,dav
morning, she took on about 90 sacks Of cotton
seed and 100 hogsheads OF sugar, and At Ii
struck floating log in the river, and within ten
/ minutes the bow Of the boat sunk 10 the hurTi.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-17
Mr.. weymouth Explains.

The following communication states conoisely
what Mr.. Weymouth stated before the committee
on Tuesday:
Editor Dcmocat-In your mornings report Of
the Auditorial investigation some Inaccuracies
pose the reason is that the reporters sat some dis
lance from me and l spoke low. I should
have been reported to have said that Audi
tor Clinton, with 100000 he received from
tax collectors, purchased 100000 of warrants
and thus retired that amount Of warrants, giving
the State credit for 1900, 600 profit made by the
transaction, but that he neglected to report all
the warrants he purchased, for l have o list of
100000 that he did not report.
l am also reported to have said that got the
Injunction raised to the extent OF $1,000. should
have been reported rs saying that Mr.. Herwig
got the Injunction raised to the extent Of $1,000.
Respectfully, etc., -
J. M, WEYMOUTH
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-17
A SIXTY FOOT TUMBLE.

Being the Misfortune of Fred Fisher, a
Carpenter.
At half-past o'clock last evening Fred Fisher,
q carpenter, while working on the building known
IS the Louisiana Retreat, situated on Henry
Clay avenue, near Magazine street, fell from
scaffold to the ground, distance of sixty feet,
and was dangerously injured.
When the unfortunate man was picked up it
was discovered that both of his arms had been
broken, and he had received other internal in
juries.
Fisher was conveyed to his residence on Berlin
street, between Magazine and Constance, where
he was attended by q physician, who is Of the
opinion that his patients injuries will prove fatal
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-17
MISSING RECORDS.
Being a Few Not Yet Found i'm the Audi.
tors ONCE.

NtIhE Few NOT Yet FOMhd IN the AWdt1
tors once.
A glance, by an expert, at the inventory of the
STOCK ON HAND,
found in the shape Of records in the Auditors
Office, shows that some Of the books belonging to
that Office were not to be found when the State
Auditor took possession. The appropriation
book for 1876 is not to be found, nor Is the out
standing stub warrant book for the same year.
This fact with the fact that the balances from
the 1876 appropriation book are not carried into
the appropriation book of 1877, leads to q sue
picion that there is crookedness in the manner of
bookkeeping.
just how much was drawn in warrants in 1876
cannot just now be ascertained, but there ia q
way in which the facts will come to light eventu-
ally, and which will oertsinly fix the guilt, if
there be any, upon the persons who are RESPONSE
BILE for the nonappearance OF the missing records.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-17
CITY ORDINANCES-OF
MAYoRALTY OF NEW ORLEANS,
City Hall, May 16, 1877.

MAYoRALTY OF NEW ORLEANS,
City Hall, May 16, 1877. !
mo. 3942-Admnstration Series.1
Resoloea, That the sum OF 1913, 532 38 be and is
hereby appropriated for the payment OF certif
Gates issued by the late Board Of Metropolitan
Police, and signed by Edward Toby, Treasurer,
as follows:
For balance due on pay rolls, from JAN
uary 8 to February 7, 1877, inclusive. s1,947 n
In full for pay rolls, from February to
March o. 1877, inclusive. ......... 3s,22s 50
In full for pay rolls, from March 10 to
81, inclusive. .......... 1880 80
For expenses for the month OF
January, as per vouchers 1873 n
For expenses fur the month OF
February .................. 1853 G5
For expenses for the month Of
March. Observation-Disclosures. 357 So zoos 81
avian SVo,OOA 90
and that the Administrator Of Public Accounts
warrant in payment OF the same whenever there
is money in the treasury to the credit of the
proper fund and not otherwise appropriated.
Adopted by the Council OF the city of New
Orleans, May Is, 1877.
Yeas-Brown, Cavanac McCaffrey, Rengstorf.
ED. PLSBDRY, Mayor
A true copy:
THos. g. RAp1ER, Secretary.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-17
MAYoRALTY OF New ORLEANS.
City Hall. NAV 16. 1877,

City Hall, May Is, 1877.
mo. 3943-Administration Seres.]
An ordinance providing for the payment OF the
several accouots therein named.
Be it ordained, That the following appropria-
tons be and are hereby made, for the month
Of April, 1877, and that the Administrator Of
Public Accounts warrant on the Administrator
of Finance in payment of the same:
Department of Watsrworks and Public
Buildings.
Administrators Office
N. o. Iimes, twelve months subserip-
ton to April l. 1873. s14 90
A. W. Hyatt, stationery, etc. ......... "A 85
Total s28 s.
Wdternorks-
Jas. Demourelle lime, lumber, etc.. s22 81
Leeds d Co., water.plug CABS . IS 90
Total. Sg7 81
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-17

BURNETr's FLAvoRINa EXTRACTS superb
or1ty Of these extracts consists in their peyfec,
purity ind great strength. They are warranted
free from the poisonous oils and acids which en-
Ter into the composition OF many OF the fictitious
ruit favors now in the market. They are not
mly true to their names, but are prepared from
fruits Of the best quality, and so highly con-
centrated that comparatively small quantity
only need be uged.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-17
The Government Logs.

The recent seizure of logs cut on government
lands in Calcasieu. has excited quite storm
there, as was reported in Tuesdays DEMOCRAT.
and it seems it has not in the least abated. Com
munioation by telegraph yesterday from there
report that the log men will defy any interference
with them, and as the deputy marsnals will sneed
assistance, the army has been called on. As it
ments lies with Gen. Sherman.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-17
KinseIla Dismissed.

According to instructions from Washington,
Special Agent A. Knsella vacated his Office and is
now no longer connected with the Revenue De-
partment There are many rumors current rea-
tive to the cause of his dismissal.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-17
Fire.

About balfpast II o'clock Tuesday night fire
that Ia supposed to have been the work of an in.
oendiary, was discovered in the kitchen attached
to the double frame cottage at the corner OF st.
Philip and Miro streets. The kitchen, which wa s
owned by Michael Miller and occupied by Mrs
Wingrave was totally destroyed. Insured in the
Firemen's Insurance Company for $1,000
The alarm was turned in from box 242, corner
81. Ann and Miro streets
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-17

Barbarin Gaslght machines, carburators, etc. -
to be sold this day at No. 2 Triangle Building,
corner Delord and Levee, at IL o'clock m, by
Messrs. Montgomery. For full particulars refer
to advertisement.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-17
THOMAS G.. RApIER, Secretary.
MAYoRALTY or New ORLEANS,
City Hall, May 16, 1877.
mo. INSTRUMENTATION Heries.l

mo. Decentralization Eeries.I
An Ordinance providing for the payment OF the
accounts therein named.
Be it ordained. That the following appropria-
tons be and are hereby made, and that the
Administrator OF Public Accounts warrant on the
Administrator of finance in payment of the same:
James D. Houston, Criminal Sheriff, for the
following bills for the month OF April, 1877:
Maintenance OF prisoners, as per de-
tailed bill. ..--.:.............. .S5,tlZ oW
Expenses for Parish Prison, as per bills. % 30
Fef 8 In hyperion Criminal Court, as per
Fees in First District Court, as per bill. 5el 20
Fees in the second Judicial District
Court for the Sixth and Seventh Dis-
tricts of the parish Of Orleans, as per
bill. .....'............. '....'.-...... ooo %
Total Observation-Disclosures. 81, $50 10
W. G. Mcdonnell, for fees as Clerk OF the
Second Judicial Dlstr ct Court for the
Six and SEVENTH Districts of the
parish Of Orleans, for the month Of
April, 1877 ...............s.-...- 55z TO
Grand total. .....-..'... ...'', .--.S o,z4o "
Adopted By the Council Of the city OF New Or
Ys'-Brown, Cavanac, McCaffrey, Rengstorff.
ED. PILSBURY, Mayor.
IHos. G. RArIER, Secretary.
MAYoRALrY OF NEW ORLEAss,
City Hall, May 49, 1877. :
mo- INSTRUMENTATION Eeries.
RESOLVED, That the Mayor be and he 10 hereby
authorized to appoint committee OF three Ad-
mini. traitors to act in concert with the Board Of
Health reference to the vidaDgeurs Of the city
and to prepare an ordinance prescribing the man
ner in which sinks must be cleaned.
Adopted By the Council Of the city Of New Or
ED. pILsBUgY, Mayor.
4 true copy:
Taoe. q. RArna, Secretary,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-17

BURNErT's COLOGNE is filed in elegant bottles
OF superior finish and beauty-in themselves an
ornament 1t has, in brief time, attained q
large and constan tly increasing sale, confirming
the opinion Of the best judges, that it Ia equal,
If not superior, t the celebrated farina.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-17
THE FORLORN HOPE.
Geo. ID. johnson Makes His Dying Charge
for the Aud t0rlal 04Rce.

Geo. d. johnson. late Auditor, has fled in the
United states Circuit Court lengthy petition
claiming the offics OF State Auditor, now in the
possession of Allen Jumel.
The petition sets forth that al the election
held November 9TH be was tSaoidste
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-03-02

exeept two or three of tho islands. They
live in detached communities, chiefly in
the cities aud villages near the coast, and
are principally engaged in commerce and
manufacture, though many cultivate the
soil. Within the past half century they
have made great advances in education.
The Latins, who number at least 100000,
are converts from other churches to Catho-
lcsm, aud reside almost exclusively in
large cities, such as Damascus, Jerusalem,
Beyrout, Aleppo, aud smyrna, where they
have wel-endowed converts and educa-
tional establ shments. The Maronites are
confined to Mount Lebanon, whose rugged
sides and sublime glens they have convert
ed iuto a paradise. They want the COM
mercal acEteness of the Greek and the
financial genius Of the Armenian, but in
persevering industry, manly indepond-
ence and courage, they excel all the other
Christian sects, They number about 25O,-
600. Besides these, there are some 10000
connected with the ancient Jacobite church,
and $4,000 HISTORIANS, scattered over the
northeastern part of Syria and the high
lands of Mesopolamia and Kurdislan.
They are peaceable, thrifty, and energetic
peasants. - Professor Porter Of Belfast.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-03-02
TBeDrrmont 4brnit.
BRATTLEBORO
FRIDAY EVENING, MARCH ., 1877.


Al the meeting Of the Grand Isle Agri-
cultural Society, Feb. 18th, 4. l.. Kinney
read a paper on the cultivation OF apples in
Vermont. Mr.. Kinney thinks that Yer
mont grows more varieties Of the apple
than the whole country ought to have.
There are but few kinds that can be Guilt
waited with profit in this State. If the
growers would raise only the standard
sorts, Vermont would soon he able to COM
pete with the West. The Western apple is
overgrown, coarse grained and rough
skinned, caused by its too rapid growth,
which makes it quick TO decay; while the
Vermont apple stands in the market as
very near perfection-bright, smooth, rich
in color, with thin skin and firm flesh.
Consequently, the Vermont apple will
keen from two to six months longer than
the western fruit.
More care should he taken in setting
trees. lie would not advise buying one
wear old trees, unless extra care can be
given them. Purchase trees of reliable
nurserymen, and never Of swinding tree
agents.
Vermont trees do better for Vermont be-
cause adapted to the climate, and grow
slower in the nurseries, Mr.. Kinney
would not advise setting trees in the fall,
though some do it with good success. He
thinks the spring much better-any time
after the frost is out Of the ground and be-
fore the leaves start. The ground should
be plon"hed deep the previous fall. Get
the rows aight, as it is much less diff
cult to cultivate the land cut the roots
with a sharp knife where injured, so the
wounds will heal moro readily, and prune
the top to balance the roots. Set trees
straight; some incline the tree in the di-
rection from which we have the heaviest
winds, and others to the south, thus af-
fording as they think, protection from sun
blight. He thinks this theory erroneous.
After planting the trees, mulch them
with light manure, straw, leaves, or some
thing of the kind to keepthe soil from dry
ing about the roots. This should be con-
tinued in after years, but it should be
worked about the trees and into the soil
two or three times during the summer.
In regard TO pruning, he would prune
tree inclined TO "run up' back to bud
on the outside of the limb, but, if the tree
was inclined TO spread widely would prune
to bud on the inside. Cut out the shoots
on the inside so as to admit the sun the
fruit will thus ripen better and prove of
better quality.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-03-02

Every farmer knows that a handy pair
of oxen,-a pair that can back nearly as
much as they can draw, that are quick to
mind the word, that can be driven as well
at the plough handles as by their side, that
will not run away every time they are left
alone, that will not crowd or pull apart IN
the yoke,-such yoke of cattle is worth
the highest price, Now, this value is made
in properly breaking them when steers.
The most excitable, willul, and bad tenn
pered young cattle may be so handled as TO
make them safe and handy as oxen. So
the dullest, cosset-like calf, may be spoiled
for an OK in breaking him TO the yoke and
service.
The common method is TO have little
yoke for the calves, and the boys fool them
around all winter, or wait until they are
two-past and put them in all their Wild
ness, in a team between two strong yoke of
oxen. We advise better way Take them
in the winter after they ale year old, and
for several days tie them together with a
rope, not more than twenty inches apart,
and let them run in the yard, that they
may get accustomed TO being fastened 10
ChNu OtuCAs Auch lub NONSs hoh
like az ork- yoke, but made oftwo crooked
pieces, one 10 20 ~ Ger the other above the
neck, with two pins each side with this
they will not learn the bad habit of turning
the yoke, and will in a short time get so
accustomed TO il that when you yoke them
together they will receive the restraint
without pulling apart, crowding, or turn
ing the yoke. Use light sled at first, in
creasing slowly and gradually the weight
of the load to teach them to pull. After
they have learned this part, teach them 10
back in the same way,-nothing but the
sled at first, where it will run easy, and
add load as they increase in knowledge and
ability. Do not leave them until they get
thoroughly handy alone, headed towards
the barn, or home never start them for
ward or back in an awk ward position. Do
not have an off or nigh steer, but break
them for either side of the chain or tongue.
Give them a name and always call them by
it while in the yoke. Do not speak 10 them
above the ordinary tone Of voice. Be gem
tie and patient, but firm with them. Do
not use the mean 'goad" with the brad in
the end, but something like ridine-whip.
1t is not necessary to strike them with this,
simply guido with the motion. The best
teamster we ever saw was dumb man,
who never touched his oxen, and Of course
could not yell at them, as we have heard
many drivers do, but simply directed to
their greatest effort by the mo:ion. All
this a careful, well-instructed boy can do
and enjoy it, and should have the privi-
lege, and by the time The steers are old
enough to work they are perfectly handy.
IOLdell RlLle.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-03-02
by their works We shall IA nov Them

The Irishman who thought the druggist
stingy because the emetc was so small, is
only surpassed in his parsimOnious drUl-
lery by those who pei ssteutiy adhere 10
the use of those nausealinG, disgusliugly
large and drastic pills, while Or. Pierce'S
Pleasant PurgdtiUe Pellets, which are SUI
gar-coa,ed, and little larger than mustard
seeds, will, 10y their steady and gentle &C
ton on he liver, correct all iorpidity, thus
permanently overcoming constipation. In
South America they have almost entirely
superseded all other pills, and are relied on
fully by the people, and Oflen used as
preventive of the various affections of the
stomach, liver, aud bowels, so prevalent in
that climate. Pierce's Pocket Memoran-
dun Books are given away at drug stores.
SMYRNA, Aroostook Co., Me, Nov. 6, 1876.
Il. V. PIERCE, NJ. D.:
Dear Sir write to inform you that /
have used your Pellets for some time, aud
find them to he the best medicine that /
ever used. l have also used your FavOrite
Prescription in my family with entire sat
isfacton. l have seen your Peoples Com
mon Sense Medical Adviser and think it
is the best thing that have ever seen.
Yours truly, FISHERMAN.