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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-02
SITUATIONS wANTED-MALEs.

MrANTED--A SITUATION IN A ,tWHOLE-
w sale or retail grocery store by u Dung man
who has had several years experiences In n
country store. Willing to work for u living sal
airy. Address g. X. care this Office. sc30f
NTANTED-BY A YOUNG MAN OF GOOD
w character IL situation in an Office or
wholesale house. IL not afraid Of hard work.
Bgst Of references furnished. Address NJ. II. D..
Democrat Office. belGU
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-02

We have been asked why we have "let up
on the coal oil question. We have not let up
and don't intend to do 30; but we know that
Rome was not built in u day. and don't
think 1t necessary to keep prodding tho
builder while he IL Mt work. The matter IL
receiving due attention and will, we hope be
Justly and satisfactorily settled ere long. If
not we shall try it again. Meanwhile let the
people, all the people, remember that they,
TOO, can do something toward bringing about
the said satisfactory settlement.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-02

II is stated. on what appears to BIO good
authority, that when Gov. Robinson, OF New
York, was making up his slate for .poiticat
amendments, he wanted to 5elcctJudge Stur-
gis for Canal Appraiser, but the confirmation
Of that gentleman could only 30 secured py
allowing the Conkling element to name the
Superintendent of the Insurance Department.
The arrangement was effected through the
law firm, Of which ex-Superintendent George
w. Miller ID q member. and upon the condi-
lion that the firm should be retained as coun-
sci for the insurance department. With this
understanding Mr. John L. Smyth. was
selected for the SUPPLEMENTARY, but he found
public sentiment teD strong against Miller to
admit of his carrying out the arrangement
for legal counsel. and 80 pensioned Milier by
o trip to Europe. Now, the question Is, has
the expense of this trip anything to do with
the exhausted condition of the appropriation
made for examination purposes, or the de-
pleted condition OF the treasury 81 the New
York Insurance Observation-Disclosures un-
derwriter.
And such are the beauties Of State Super
vision
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-02

WANTED-BY 4 YOUNG MAN. A sITUA-
English and German. Can furnish the best Of
city references. Address JOS. BRUGERE,
No. 40 Toulouse street, New Orleans, La.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-02

Mrs. BLOCKING 142 CAMP STREET. HAS
Vl ON hand the best kind Of help for city and
country; has on hand one good German girl as
housekeeper. au17
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-02

WTANTED-BY AN ACTIVE AND EXPE-
w rienced young man. farm with stock
and i'm plenen s to work on shares. Or will take
charge of it for a stated salary Best OF refer
ence furnished. Address FARMER. Democrat
Office SEQ If
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-02

WANTED - BY A YOUNG WOMAN. A
w place to do house work and dining-room
work. Address NJ. r. this Office secs
WANTED A YOUNG GIRL. A PLACE
w to do homework and cooking. or dining.
room work and nurse. Address =. NJ, this
office
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-02

WANTED "A SITUATION by NO. /
" cook. Best city references given. Address
131 Annuncintion street $3.50 a.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-02

The Charter Oak Life Insurance Cotnpanys
policies arc to be scaled down to sixty per
cent OF their present face value. Ihis looks
like hardship to poliey-holders, but as be-
tween such course and submission to a re-
eeivership, there can be no question. That 1t
In possible TO secure honest and efficient OIL
GERS no man ean doubt and with the company
In good hands oil that Is lost Is the unenned
premiums which have been paid by the in
cured OH the remaining forty per cont; while
II the company goes into the hands OF re-
ceiver, the record when made up will only
disclose the same old story, and policy hold
ers will fare much as they have done and arc
doing In the cases Of the Security, Continen-
tai, etc.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-02

VXIANTED-BY A Boy. FIFTEEN YEARS
W old, u situation as clerk in 2 Wholesale e5-
little experience ana can give the best Of refer
ences. Address J.. w., Democrat office.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-02

VVANTED-A SITUATION. BY A BOY IL
w years OF age, who residrs with his mother.
Will make himself generally useful, Can fur
nish references. Address WILLIAM. No. 3l9
Chippewa street. Oc2 st
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-02

| WANTED IN A PRIVATE FAMILY-OC-
w cupans Tor two unfinished rooms, with
board; locality near Canal street. Address b.
r, Democrat office. se30
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-02

INFANT SUGAR COOLERS, IF SOUND.
w good order and cheap. PLANTER, DEM
| tnfn aa
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-02

VVANTED-BY A YOUNG COLORED BOY,
| w situation as dining room servant and to
do general work about the house. Is good
carriage driver and hostler. Address Ed
| WARD Democrat office Se2S IW
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-02

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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-02

NTANTED-BY A WHITE WOMAN A SIT
w naton MS cook In II rst-cIass private fam
the best of references. Address G. NJ, Demo
prat Office ge5G ut
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-12-15
THE CIGARMAKERs' STRIKE.

The statement In tho HERALD that Mr. koscnbaums
resignation OF the cnairmanshp OF the Executive Com
mittcc OF tho strikers Central Organization had
afforded some grounds of encouragement to the en-
ploycrs that the strike was beginning to break up
subject Of consideration Ia tho central body
yesterday afternoon. Mr.. Roscnbaum asked leave TO
Withdraw his resignation as chairman OF tho Execu-
tive Committee and asked 10 DO restored to active
membership Of that committee. motion 10 that
effect was unanimously adopted amid much applause
Great preparations are being made TO get up monday
entertainments by tho different shops IN asd OF the
strike The irst Will consist OF d variety entertain-
mcnt and ball at Tammany Hall on MONDAY evening
next Ltchtcnstein Brothers Il Co.'s cx-workmcn
Will get up "A childrens festival about Cnrismas, ana
other SHOPS Will unite, the smaller Win me larger
Ones to make the holiday scason--to wnch they are
we'll accustomcd-as jolly Tor tho littc ioiks us II
possibly can be.
Tho counsel Of tho organ state that they have
Undertaken and disposed since their services were
engaged $50 dspossess cases. $50 OF winch we're dis
missed is criminal casos IL OF winch were dismissed,
and for $40 ndcr, which the planin rccov
cred SlOO The troubles between the pickcts ana the
police continue. Several charges OF clubbing were
Yesterday preferred ana arrangements madc 10 nvcs
tgate all the clrcumstanceA
The contributions yesterday were:-From the Treas
urer OF the CgaraKors' Union, No. l44 1928; Clovc-
land, ga; Cncinnati, $50; ST. Joseph, Mo-, 81 80;
bohemian Benevolent society, $50; shocmakers,
x2S; Decker Brothers piano workmcn, $l2.
lho usual weekly manuIacturers' meeting at Cooper
Institute yesterday was postponed
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-12-15
THE RING INVESTIGATION.

Aldermen Lewis, Cowing and Steven met in the
Aldermanic chamber yesterday morning TO wind up,
If possible, the investigation regarding the Ring
frauds. Assistant Corporation Counsel Cole stated
that having unable to procure the attendance Of
two important Witnesses whose testimony he deemed
essential further adjournment OF three four days
necessary, whom he hoped close tho matter be-
fore them The committee then adjourned the invest-
cation until Tuesday next at eleven O'Clock.
Mr.. Colo was subsequently asked the names OF tho
two witnesses but declined giving Them for the follow
ing rcason:-"l don't care TO give tho names Tor
fear that tho committee may not no abo 10 get them
j. Mcbride Davidson slipped us in that way, getting
wind they were wanted just ono day too soon."
This appears little ncomprchensibe In view OF
the iact that tho witnesses IN question said be
Messrs Charles O'Conor and Henry +. Taintor, the
latter having already testified TO great Iongth.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-12-15
JUD1E bUFFl'S TRIAL.

II will DO remcmbcred-the full particulars being
published In the HERALD at the timc-that certain
grave charges OF Official misconduct presented by
Mr. John q. Mott against Police Justice Duly. These
charges, which we're presented due legal form, were
1rst cent 10 chief Justice DAVIS, OF tho supreme
Court and by him transferred to tho Court Of Com
mon Pleas MS required by the statute. Dlvestcd
of Tho minute specifications ms charges against
Ponce Justice Duly are scncfaiy that he
bas been guilty OF arbitrary, oppressive ana
illegal conduct IN The discharge VI ms duties
ma uoIicc Justice The second charge recitcs the aver
,Dent that ne mas guilty OF wlIiul ana gross VIC
Ia,on OF his duty as magistrate In illegally, Cypress
lively and arbitrarily exercising his power as sucn po-
leo justice TO compel by means Oh crnInui p,oocss,
arrsst apd mprson mcnt the settlement anu psymcn
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-12-15
BUSINESS TROUBLES.

The failure OF s. n. Bixby Co, tho we'll known
backing manufacturers, at No LIS Washington srees,
which was announced yesterday, created no small
amount Of surprise in trade circles Tho nrm carried
extensive business, which believed TO be
very profitable, as their brand OF backing very
popular in the market, In addition to which, being
large advertisers, they had established a widespread
reputation for thcr goods. 1t is understood that the
cause OF their suspension Is mainly attributable TO
bad debts and iDjudicious outside investments Tho
liabilities are stated TO DO about sl45, 900, with assets
nomnally valued at sgi, 00O
Tho first composition meeting OF the creditors OF H.
Simon and Brother, Wholesale clothing manufacturers,
No Is Walker street. held at the Office OF Register
k"tchum yesterday, iorty claimants being repre-
scntcd. Tho statement submitted showed Liabilities
amounting TO 500, 931, aud the proposition made
10 settle tho indebtedness at twenty i've cents the
dollar. Alter bricl discussion the terms wore
ccpted by all the creditors present Payment IL to he
mado III SIX months from tho datc OF entry Of order by
the Court
a meeting OF the creditors OF Edmund Sidney Lunt,
dealer III cloths, No 90 Chambers street, was set
down for yesterday, at the Office OF Register Dwight,
but only one creditor put in an appcarance nt he
time appointed and his claim was nos i,cd. In de-
iaut OF mo election OF an assignee, John H. Plat
appointed by tho Register. Tue lab ties In the
case amount to about $50, 900.
The creditors OF Michael ASH clothing manufnct urcr,
No. lS3 Church street, met NJ the ofcc OF Register
Dwight TO consider he terms OF the proposed compo-
siIioh az twents.hvc cents on the doar on time.
There was but brief discussion and II was uDani-
moisy aR'cea W accept me 0ncr Payments VIII Do
made on indorscd notes. The total liabilities amount
To about $50 900.
Andrew Mckinney made application before Register
Dayton Tor his discharge from bankruptcy, and AS
there was no OPPOSITION on the part of creditors tho
petition Will DO granted John q hoyt, bankrupt,
VINO made similar application, win also got his ais
charge Tor tho same reason.
The application OF Harris Roscntha before Register
Ketchum, tor his discharge was opposed by some Of
tue creditors, anu the usual time allowed 10 flo
specifications.
In the County Clerks cfcc thorc we're flied ycs,cr-
day the assignments OF JACOB y. Miller Louis q.
Wachncr, and OF Edward Gallon 10 John Parr.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-12-15
SUMMARY OF LAW CASES.

In the criminal branch of tho United States Circuit
Court tho following prisoners were yesterday brought
up aud sentenced Joseph English for forgery, seven
years. imprisonment at hard labor In the Kings
County Peni,entary and 500 fine; William Brown,
for passing counteries money, two years imprson
ment hard labor In the Kings County Penitentary
and 500 nre
Application was made to Judge Davis, In Supreme
Court Chambers, for dissolution of the corporation
known as the Brewers and Maitsters' Insurance Com
pauy and tor the appointment Of receiver to wind
IN It's Affairs pay It's debts and distribute Its re-
naming assets among tho stockholders. Tho appi-
cation was granted and Mr.. Peter Ammerman ap
There was tried yesterday before Judge Robinson,
the suit brought Joseph Thompson against Charles
f. May to recover damages for alleged false 'mprison-
ment Thompson, who 10 negro and was partict-
pant In the Geneva award, employed May to prosecute
his claim. He went to the latter's Office ono day ana
took The papers In tho case. May followed MIN ana
had him arrested. He acquitted on the charge OF
larceny and brought tho present suit The jury gave
julia G Brown asked to BIO admitted as party plain
tiff the suit against the city IN which Matilda D
Tho action was begun by Mr. Miner in 1869 TO recover,
by OF frauduicnt procurement; OF ~ eed from
him 10 the city. OF about twenty-five ieet OF ana on
from Fourth 10 Filth avenue. Judge Scdgw,ck, TO
whom the petition was presented Yesterday, rendered
q decision denying tho same.
fne point OF law was raised before Judge Davis,
In Supreme Court, Chambers, yesterday by Messrs.
Hart and Bamberger on behalf OF Marks wltKoski on
q motion relieve him from an examination In pro.
cecdings supplementary to execution. Judgment was
obtained and execution issued against Witkoski some
wears ago. since which tnere has been no re-
vya Of the judgment tho issue OF any other execu.
ton. Tho code provides that tat any time" after tue
return OF execution IN order in supplementary pro.
ceedings may issue. Mr.. Reginald Hart however,
that proceedings under discussion were
supple mentay execution, and that where tho prin-
cipai could not sustained that accessory GER
tainly could not, and that as execution could not
issue proceedings supplementary thereto could not
<o.l V,Ag I'm 10 hall n
structon and discharged tho order tor tho
examination OF WitkoskL
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-12-15
A RAILROAD FIGHT.

Several days ago James Mason obtained temporary
Injunction against A. p. Crosby and others restraining
them from issuing any stock. negotiating any mort
Cages or making any disposition OF the rights and
functions OF the Brooklyn, Fiatbush and Coney
Island Railroad. The came up yesterday In Su-
preme Court, Chambers, before Judge DAVIS, on the
question Of making permanent such injunction.
Voluminous affidavits read on both sides, toll
lowed by lengthy argument by the respective coun-
SOL Mr. william Lansing appeared for tho plaintiff
and Messrs William Susphen and q. w. Van Hyck for
the deendants II was claimed Tor Nr. Mason that
the contract was entered into by him with tho defend
ants for the sale OF road but that they sold him
out and sold 10 other parties. Hc further claims 10
have on c-fourth interest in the road. The opposing
afidavits werc the effect that Mr.. Mason dif not
make such contract ana that he had interest what
ever IN the road the close OF the argument Judge
Oayia dissolved tho Injunction.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-12-15
AN ApPEAL TO THE COURTS.

To THE EDITOR OF TIKI HERALD:-
was williuliy and wrongiully locked up in the
Tombs from June until September this year.
During that time three times tried and acquitted
in the Court General Sessions upon the charge OF
having embezzled collected moneys belonging to my
employers. At the trials showed that had such
dishonest intentions; that the moneys had collected
l FULLY accounted for, and that my employers owed
me an unsettled account OF commissions due me
my ssles which would cover anything ever received
from them In the shape vi money. Disabled alter my
final release, was enabled to start little business,
and was in fair way OF aetting all my customers 10
patronze me again when was rearresled Our weeks
ago and brought TO Ludlow Street JAM to await here
the pleasure oil the court to give INC hearing. Being
without means cannot urge my claims, nor furnish
money 10 urther my rights and claims for injustice
received and while for nothing but plain justice
cannot see how u pretending to do justice to
all can keep here tour weeks atcr knowledge of
the above circumstances
CHARLES Y. TEMSFELD, Ludlow Street Jail
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-12-15
LUMBER MEASURE AT BALTIMORE.


To TIE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
In July last, while In charge OF the brig Krcmlin,
loaded at Doboy Island, Ca, with cargo OF gang
sawed yellow pino boards tor Baltimore. Bills Of
lad,pg called 900. 900 feet, including IL 600 on
deck. On discharge Of cargo at Baltimore tho Sur
voyor made littIo 1862 900 feet Not being
fed with the survey tried to got tho cargo resur-
veyed engaged three different surveyors at three
different times. but when ready TO begin work they
declined TO act, int,mating that II they made tho
cargo Tho nrst survey r's figures they would
1850 thor situations. as they wcrc appointed BY and
under tho control Of the '.Lumbcr Exchange" Ny
vessel had previously carried eight cargees OF
lumber and never had less than 900 ieet oil
boards all under deck, and In tins was loaded
deeper before, but fell short about W. 600
ecI under deck cargo from the bills OF ading.
/ found inquiry that all Carg0es Of boards iuli
short OF the mill survey ana that 1t has been tho GUS
tom Tor many years III surveying at Baltimore 10
of all splits slab ends or anything that will not
work into n tar board with square ends, and TO
measure iUr width at the narrVwest end instead OF
measuring IN the middle or where the average width
can got. There also large loss in the thickness.
Thus the vessel loses her freight and the millman his
lumber. Vessels carrying lumber TO Baltimore should
have least twenty Ave per cent more freight than
to other ports wnerc boards arc honestly measured
Another vessel belonging TO the same owners took in
lisa, 600 feet at Fernandina and surveyed out Hat.
moro survey 140, 00o j. A. WYMAN,
Late Master Brig kremlin.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-12-15
SETTING ASIDE JUDGMEN rs.

In the Court Of Common Pleas, Chambers, before
Judge Van Hocscn. an application was made by Mr.. r.
r. Wilder, counsel Tor Charles l.. Atwood, TO cnjon
tho Shei 1T IRON proceeding collect judg
der execution issued tncreupon and rendered in
tho Seventh District Court IN favor OF George w.
hcrtzel against Mr. Atwood. 1t claimed the
part OF Mr.. Atwood that personal service Of the
summons had ever been made and that therefore the
Court acquired jurisdiction and that the
was Invalid Tor that reason Mr. Henry Z. Dcnison
ana William j. Walsh, VINO appearoi Oh the part Of
the plaintiff, opposed the motion the ground that
the Court mad no power 20 grant the
lici asked Tor by tho defendant and
That under the code OF civil procedure the
defendants remedy was ny n regular bill in equity
to ASIDE the Judgment, pu. that the Court could
not upon mere aiidavts vacatc the Judgment. Mr..
benson also concnuod that VI the defendant had any
right make an application 10 vacate the judg mcni
lie should make his application before the Court winch
rendered the judy ncnt but that the Court OF Common
Pleas could only vacnte The judgment where a CON-
plant duly filed III the Court seeking sucn relief
aud cited The recent OF Hapln against Flanagan
"A an authority Judge Van Hoeson conceded with tho
views taken by the plaintiffs counsel and denied the
q duplication with $lU costs
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-12-15
UNPLEASANT PROCEEDINGS.

Henry Dyer. aged eighteen years, entered the house
Of Brander Robertson, OF No. 22s East Twenty
street, ON Thursday evening, drew a dirk Knic and
avowcd that his intention to murder the inmates.
He at Mr.. Robertson who lodged the blow, then
at Mrs Robertson, and cnsavorcd to stab her also.
He again missed his INTENDED victim, running he dirk
into door, the force OF tho blow swapping the blade
In With the assistance OF two friends Robertson
succeeded In overpowerng Dyer and eventually
turned him ofncer OF the Eightee nth pro.
ciDct. In the Fittyscventh Street Court yesterday
Judge Wandell committed the prisoner Tor trial.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-12-15
GIVE THE CLERKS A HOLIDAY.

To THE EDiToR HERALD:-
fully concur In tho remarks OF IA Fellow Sufferer"
in Fridays HERALD IN regard closing The
the oath OF December lis but reasonable to state
tina. little or will be done that day.
cent. perhaps, IN the toy and fancy goods trade.
Why can dry goods merchants OF Franklin and
Leonard streets close? II needs but and all
will close. but ono not wish to close while the
rest ars Open Let all close and nothing Will be lost
by IT, GIVE the poor clerks chance 10 buy their
little gifts tor tho holidays, and obgo
ONE AND ALL.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-12-15

OF claims which could only DO lawfully enforced at
ali by civil action These specifications were hled In
accordance with she provisions OF The act under which
the action Impeachment Is taken and In further
compliance with the order Of the judges OF the Court
OF Common Pleas, made on November II. The charges
and specifications will DO served on Police justice
Duffy after which no will have twenty days In wnicn
answer stated. the trial OF the case Will then
proceed before tho full Bench OF tho Common Pleas
Court to whom collectively Is lott In tho nrst In
stance the decision upon such cases
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-12-15
GENERAL StSSIONS-PART /.
Before Judge Gildcrslccvc.

THE wETZEL MURDER TRIAL.
Tho trial OF Louisa Wctzc for the murder OF valcn-
tine Lstmann was resumed yesterday. The prisoner
seemed somewhat detected throughout tho proceed
ings her Imprisonment IN the Tombs during tho ight
having rendered her more palIid looking than on
Thursday. She was very attentive listener TO the
testimony, sitting by her counsel Colonel George H.
Hart and Mi. Edmund f. Price. Detective Robinson,
in response to Assistant District Attorney Herring,
VINO appeared Tor the prosccution stated that he ar
rested the prisoner at No. IIU East Twelfth
street, on the morning after Listmann was
injured. She admitted that she mad cut
LtstmanE, but added that he lad committed
on ncr. jacob Small, who lived tho
hallway tue same building with tho prisoner, tes-
tined that no saw Lstmann enter her room an nour
later he heard scream on opening tao door ne heard
second cry o DISTRESS he could not tell whether IL
was mans or woman's voice; the prisoners
sister, who had been sitting on tho steps OF The house,
ran INTO tho room Immediately after the second
scream almost ut the same moment Listms
rushed from the room aud buried through tho hall
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-12-15
PUT ON THE NIGHT TRAINS.

To THE EDITOR OF aERALD:-
For weeks past you have published IN your "Com-
plant Book" communications from your readers rea
tive to the running Of night trains tho New York
Elevated Ralroad but up to date cannot that the
managers have taken any steps give the
accom- m odatiou desired. Now, l am not chrome
fault nder and will aImit that have saved consider
able time by patronzing their road yet II seems to
me more than just that they should run trains up
TO twelve O'Clock 7. NJ, II they only do every
hour +. u. Il.