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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-01

The approaching fourth of July promises tc
be one long to be remembered here. CO.
quetish badge of invitation from the Wash
ington Artillery to participate in their pleas
ant expedition, is reminder of the delightful
trip in store for those who are the fortunate
possessors of an ''invite." The day will be
most appropriately celebrated and that those
who accompany our boys will have an en-
joyable time is beyond the peradventure of a
doubt.
The gallant Continentals will add their ever
pleasant faces to the occasion, and with t, cir
veteran Pierce at tine head will surely make a
strong fea ure to the gala display. With their
co kades flutering, '76 hats shlmmering in the
sunlight, Donaldsonville will be taken by storm.
Alre 4dy numerous private excursonists are max
ing preparations to start thitherward.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-01

On Saturday last we were one Of q party OF spe-
cial excursionists that had been invited by Mr..
D. B. Robinson, superintendent, and Mr.. s. E..
Carey, general passenger agent Of the New Or
leans and Mobile road, to visit Bay ST. Louis and
inspect the improvements on the road betwe n
this city aud that place. The party was compose d
of his honor Mayor Pilsbury and the several
Administrators OF the city and number Of
other gentlemen, inclu ing very respectable
delegation Of the press gang. representing the
various journals Of the city. together with several
of the United States army officers stationed here.
Our train, composed OF passenger car and
the elegant new Pullman palace Europa" left
the foot OF Canal street at9 a. m. The first halt
Was at Chef Menteur, where the party was per-
mlted to walk over and examine the new iron
bridge erected at that point, the various beauties
and merits Of which we're pointed out to us by
Major r. W. Rogers, the engineer of the road,
who was along.
We then proceeded to the Rgolsts. stopping
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-01
TOO MANY RAILROADS.
why the Western Railroads Are Not Do
ing Well.

While In the last ten years the rail-.
road mileage has nearly doubled, the
increase In population has only been %
per cent, the railroads having Increased
more than four times as rapidly as the
population. The number OF fnhabit-
ants to q mile Of railroad in 1867 was
925, while in 1876 it was only 577. The
experience Of the New England States
demonstrates that, to enable railroads
to be operated at q profit, population
Of at least $50 to mile of railroad is nee
essary In this country. The history of
the railroads in the Western States also
proves 1t. In the earlier days OF the
system nearly all the lines built in the
Western States brought handsome re-
turns to the builders, but with the in.
creasing profits came a still greater in
crease OF railroads The success which
attended them led to an enormous de-
velopement OF the system. The methods
OF building were also changed, and the
depression which has attended their
operations during the last three years
is largely owing to the undue stimulus
which the first successes created. In
the Western States in 1867 there were
7S7 inhabitants to mile OF railroad: in
1876 there were but 427 inhabitants to @
mile. The inevitable result has fol-
lowed, and that result cannot be over
come until the popu lation shall again
Increase to the necessary proportion.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-01
Aur YaChfsnaen

For some years past there seems to have crept
owe rour yachtsmeu lethargy that is any thing
but promising to sporting interests here. A few
OF the veteran sailors like Alex. and Robt.
Brewster still keep up the reputation that was
once SO general as to the feetness Of our crafts.
but as q rule there has been this year much less
money spent and interest taken in sailing than
heretofore.
One thing has occurred lately, however, which
will serve to bring to the front our amateurs. In
the Mobile Advertiser q challenge has been
threwn down fer any twenty fest yacht here
abouts, and the prospects are that the def will
by accepted. Owners of a boat in Lake Pont-
chartran very anxious to test the qualities Of
our neighbor, and match could be very easily
effected.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-01
A FRENCH RELIGIOUS UNION.
A National Organization to Resist the
Innovations of the Free-Thnkers.

A National Organization to Resist the
Innovations Of the Free-Thinkers.
A new movement has been started,
says Paris telegram to London pa,
per, with the view Of uniting all reli-
gious persons, without reference to par
ticular dogmas, In q great army Of de-
tense against the free-thought innova-
tions intended to be introduced with
the new elections. This proposal to
group together the adhereDts Of all the
religious systems with the object of de-
feating socialist schemes, which have
all, more or less, a foundation of ma
terialism or skeptieism, Is an old idea,
but peculiar force has been given to it
by recent events. A letter in the GaA-
lois puts the matter before the electors
in clear and vigorous language. What
1t suggests is provisional alliance"
Of all conservattves-inclu Bona
partists, Orleanists, Legitimists, and
even Moderate Republicans-for the
common veal. With this object 1t
proposes to embrace in the new defense
party all the religions recognized by the
State, which may be generally summed
up under the heads Catholic, Protestant,
and Jewish. The motto Of the new
party will be "God and Fatherland,"
and it's object will be to repulse all en-
croachments ON the principle of Church
and State. In some quarters the pro-
posal of the new com bination on
common religious ground has been. re-
ceived with enthusiasm, but 1t has
hitherto been ignored by the recognized
Protestant organs.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-01
LONG RANGE NOTES.
A Few Suggestions for the Wimbledon
MRrksmen,

A Few Suggestions for the Wimbledon
Marksmen.
The practice shooting to-day by the long range
shots Of the Crescent City Rifle Club, for posi-
tions on the Creedm DOR team, will be the seventh
competitive match. end will no doubt be more
exciting than any that has yet taken place at
Frogmoor. As It is pretty well settled now that
five Of the six that are to compose the team have
MADE THEIR MARKS,
upon the targets Of course, as the averages
already made by them cannot be beaten by new
corners, 1t is suggested that the team go unto
practice as soon as possible as . team, leaving
the sixth to be selected from the scores made
previously and that made to-day, and then to
spur the shooters up little, it is suggested
that sometime during the week team match be
shot against the highest score yet made by any
team in the United States. As
THE INTER STATE MATCH
does not occur at Creedmoor until the 18th Of
September, the sixth man on the team will cot
be selected, unless the course advised is taken
before the 18th Of August, and then the team
will have no time to practice as a team. The
suggestion is made as stated.
In order that the club may see the pertinency
of the suggestion we append the total scores
m ade by each shooter at the six competitions
and the average score made by each. They are
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-01

The departures for "cooler Chimes" by the
Jackson and Great Northern route last evening
were as follows:
A. z. Dietrich and family, and P. Faulhaber and
family, for the Pacific coast; J. Myers (of O. B.
Block d Co.., J. F. Sexton and e. Dufour, for New
York: r. @. Hysms (of Moore, fanny & Hyams),
for Wisconsin; @. W. Conrad and family. for
Niagara Falls; T. Rigby, Esq., President O..
and NJ. Railroad, for st. Louis; Gen. L. A. Sheldon
and family for Washington, via Cleveland and
New York, and Messrs. David LumsdeD, Andrew
McLesn. T. j. Thompson, James Fl. Pantie and
others, for the Middle and Western States. and
all to escape the high range OF the thermometer.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-01
CAPITOL GOSSIP.
THE GOVERNOR CONVENIENCE FOR
THE COMMITTEES.

Defaultthg Ex-OnlcIals To ne Brought tt
Taw.
Governor Nichols left the city last evening or
the steamer Bart Able, for Baton Rouge, wher.
on the End proEimo the FIRST meeting will be held
OF the Board Of Control OF the Louisiana Agri
cultural and Mechanical College and the State
University.
This done the Governor will return to Donald.
sonvile on the morning OF the
DAT WE CELEBRATE,
and on the following day he will visit his planta-
ton, returning to the city on Friday.
The Auditorial investigation during the present
week will most likely present something startling
in the way OF defsulting tax collectors, and the
aeoounts-made from the reoords-of dozen Or
more will show defacations ranging from $1,000
to s5 OOO, which, unless settled for, will have to
be paid by the sureties on the bonds of the ex-
collectors.
The records which will be presented will show
that the entire receipts, as per Auditors books,
from January / to July Is, 1876, were 81 $685.
BIZ OF, which does not OF course include The
amounts due by the defaultiog collectors. The
records will show that on July ID, 1876, Randlett,
OF st. Mary, owed the state $3.50 80, and subse-
quently compromised the matter.
On July Is, 1876, Kellogg wrote the Auditor
that the collectors of CoDcordia, Tensas
ouachita, Carroll, Avoyelles, Madison and Clai-
borne were
NOT PoNYrNG UP,
and to t Ike action against them, but the orders
were not obeyed. He wrote aso that Daspit, of
st. Martin, although removed, was collecting
taxes, and directed that the Attorney Generals
attention be called to the fact.
Some correspondence passed also relative to
Banks, Of VIM, who owed the State &13 900, one
official alleging that he could get about half of
that by compromise, and that may have been
the course taken.
Much more information is
SHOWN BY THE RECORDS,
and enough to furnish the District Attorneys
with, when it goes in evidence, in order that
they may begin suits, as the the law Directs Sin
the parish In which the offsnse was committed :"
In many cases, however. certain set or ring
OF STRAW BorDsMEN
reside in this city, including several who are
known % professional bondemen, and who are on
the bonds Ut dozen different x-Badical officials.
And In these cases action will first be taken
against the principals. and then the sureties will
be brought mp with q round turn.
Attorney General Ogden, having returned from
his trip the lake. will devote his attention
to this matter in q few days and communicate
the facts In bis possession, with Instructions to
the various district attorneys.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-01
The Mexican Veterans.

Those who appreciate valor will, Of course, be
present at the grand matinee entertainment to
be given at the Academy Of Music, at II o'clock.
July 4, for the benefit of the Associated Veterans
OF the Mexican War. The programme selected
ia varied, and the entertainment will prove most
attractive. AS hs veterans have now on their
beneficiary list q number who deserve aid, every
encouragement ought to be given to this per-
Torrance. The relief fund needs repletion, and
our public viii respond nobly we know.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-01
MAJOR GENERAL ORD.
He is not of Royal, But Of Pennsylvania
birth.
[Phi adeIphia Bulletin. ]

Phi adeiphia Buieun1
It appears that Major &c neral Ord is
not the grandson of George the Fourth,
by Mrs. Fitzheroert, but Is almost a
Pennsylvania. Soon after Gen. Ord
took command OF the third brigade of
the Pennsylvania reserves late In the
fall Of 1861, the officers Of the brigade
presented him with sword. In his re-
ply to the presentation address, the
General stated. in effect, that there was
kind of historic justice or fitness in
his appointment to the command Of
Pennsylvanians, for he was intended
for a Pennsylvania himself; that his
grandfather came to America intending
to settle in Pennsylvania, and did 30
locate, as he supposed, but he was near
the Maryland line. After time Mason
and Dixon, In running their historic
line, threw the old gentleman's farm
within the Maryland territory, so much
to his disgust that he refused to ac-
knowledge the Maryland authorities,
and actually suffered an imprisonment
before he yielded. This is Gen. Ord'g
account Of his paternity.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-01
Over tie Like

Already the demsn1 for the excursion tickets
for the trip Of Hope and Lafayette Hook and
Ladder Companies to Mobile has been so great
that "excurters" will have to be on hand early to
secure eeats. The trip promises to be an enjoy
able one, and will doubtless be a red letter day
in the calendar OF those who may participate.
We are indebted for complimentary invitations
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-01
short Items.

Henderson Green, for entering a garden at the
corner of 81. Patrick and Olympia streets, and
stealing two cAntelopss, was lodged in the
Suburban Station.
Ats oclo k Friday evening man named VIM.
Conrad, ship carpenter, while at work on the
Ocean Dry Dock, fell from swinging stage and
fractured his right hip, thou der and isht arm
and was also severely bruised about the face.
Alice Marshall and Louvinia Williams were
locked up in he Tn rd Precinct Station, charged
with the robbery OF 50 80.
Louisa Dixon retired in the Third Station ON
the charge Of larceny Of 81 IS.
Robert Junior and James Brown retreated into
the Ha, Dor station, charged with attempting to
commit robbery.
Friday Off ,er Miller killed dog that had bit.
ten little child OF Mr. Philip Hill.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-01
A Good Institution.

The Fruit Growers Association Of the Gulf
States will hold it's fourth annual exhibition OF
fruits, plants, vegetables. flowers, etc, on the
18th 10Th and Goth II July at St. Patrick's Hall.
We thick that this association is one of those
ALI those interested in gardens ought to send
their finest fruits and vegetables to the exh BIZ
ton, that the best products OF our soil can be
seen by the visitors, who are invited from all
parts free of charge.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-01
Attemnted Suicide.

e. B. Cloudon aud his I" future int tended" did
not get along well, 80 at about O'Clock on Fri.
day night Cloudon attempted to commit suicide
by cutting an artery in his arm. The attempt
met with but little success, and Cloudon now
languishes In the Fourth Station.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-01

Cr,EAREgcE sAIE.-Messrs. Max Beer & Co.,
167 Uaual rect, WILL on NJ nday, the I'd of July.
and for the pszt thirty days, sell their large and
fifteen to twenty per cent. less than cost price.
Blat silks are reduced from "a to 81 50; colored
silks are Teduced to ten per cent. below cost ia
fact, everything In this popular dry goods estae-
iishment has been reduced in the same proPor>
tim
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-01
Died Sud denly.

Yesterday, at three o'clock, Mr.. John G. Salter,
aged ffty.fou- years and for many years a clerk
of Mr.. Chss. A. Whitney & Co., died suddenly at
his employers Office, at the corner Of Natchez
and Magazine street. The coroner held an in
quest and returned verdict of congestion Of the
brain
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-01
A G00fl Haul.

VIM. Fernandez was arrested and locked up in
the Central Police Station, charged by Jean
Pierre with having entered his premises. No. 81
ITALIA street, stolen and carried away clock, a
horse and $40 so in currency.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-01

The star II Staub is still 10 the ascendant. He
has for sale to dav at Gold b vaites book storr,
on Exchange Alley. near the corner OF Canal
street, where crowds b siege HIM, all the latest
papers and periodicals 70 those who will pay
him visit there is much good reading In store.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-01
Mrs. Belknap Again In society.
IAtchiaon Patrlot.l

Mrs. W. W. Belknap has taken up
her residence in Keckuk, Iowa, ana is
the leader of society ia that burg. The
once proud and naughty Secretary OF
War lives in seclusiou.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-01
The Potato BUG in Europe.
Nav York Sun. /

COLOGNE, June 2s.-The Colorado bee
tie was discovered yesterday In potato
field near here belonging to a butcher
who had purchased some American
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-01

Tomorrow, Monday, and uriog the week, M.
l. ByrDe Co.. 1853 Canal Street, will ofer their
entise stock Of Victoria lawn suits aud brown
linen suits Ut greatly reduced prices.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-01

Weitbart. @. 8. 8. R.. viii de liver an address in
st. Johns Church this evening at 7:30 o'clock,
under he auspices Of the st. John the Bsp.ist
Total Abstinence Association. EVERYBODY Ia in
Yited to attend.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-01

Be sule and remember the No., 26 st. Charles
street, o. o. d. hat store.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-01

Tomorrow, N nday, aud during the week, M.
L. Byrs e & Go. 1853 Canal street. will offer their
enti stockof Ylototia lawn suits and brown
linen suits ct greatly red ucet prices.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-01
J.R. Walker, D. D. s.. 1870 Delord street.

See the universal hand attachment, Charities
street.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-01

The Young Mems Benevolent Association.
In our notice o; the celebration III the nine
teenth anniversary Of the Young Mems Benevo.
lent Association last Tuesday we were unable 10
alude fully as we desired to the incidents con
nected with the several presentations with which
this association was honored. The elegant white
silk flag borne in the procession was presented at
the residence of our fellow citizen Mr. J. Ittmsn,
on Magazine street. In q few well-timed re-
marks his esteemed wife consigned it to the
keeping OF the association.
Resuming their line OF march, they proceeded
to the residence Of Mr.. Myers. on Dryades street,
where they were presented, in neat address,
with beautiful wreath by Miss Consuello Chand-
Ter. Next they went to the residence OF their
presidest, on Claiborne street, where party Of
ladies from the Second District had congregated
for the purpose OF presenting them with two
wreaths. The first was presented through Miss
Carrie We'll, and the second through Mrs. NJ
Otto, as the gift OF the widows. The remarks OF
both the ladies were highly complimentary.
From there they went to the residence of Mr..
W. j. ThornhilI, on Roman street, where they
received wreath at the hands Of Miss Elite Held
erman, accompanied with q very pretty speech
Around the corner they were stopped by the
Misses McCoard, and another wreath presented
to them by Miss Sarah McCoard. On their way
down Rampant street. and when opposite Congo
Square, they were halted to receive from the
hands of Mrs. John W. Bryant the wife OF their
worthy vice president, still another wreath. Pro-
ceeding on their way, they went to the residence
Of Mrs. Judge Geo. II. Braugh, where a testimo-
NAL of that lady's regard was presented also in
the shape Of q beautiful wreath.
Filing into the glorious old Thrill down to
Spain street they received rich ard costly silver
pitcher, emp and tray, the joint gift OF Mrs. M.
Reeb. J. Barross, P. Lugenbuh aud Misses Julia
Ivey and M. Hoffman. Miss Ivey made the pre-
sentation in q speech very prettily worded and
neatly delivered. Their first wreath was pre-
scented at their hall, token Of esteem from MRS.
Chas. Jaeger.
The unusually long route OF the parade, and
the many presentations referred to, occasioned
the late arrival OF the association at the boat and
o. Carrollton, causing some disappointment to
their guests in having to wait, but which was
fully repaid bv the moonlight ride on the La
Belle and the glorious entertainment afterwards.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-01

The Grand Jury yesterday afternoon filed into
the Superior Criminal Courtroom, and address,
ing Judge Whitaker, the foreman read the
following report: .s s...
The daily gazette., 1877-03-02
stray Waits.

City Council will meet again this even
ing.
The alarm OF fire last evening was
caused by the explosion of a coal oil lamp
in Aliens barber shop, Market street,
above Sixth.
The Sunday School Of the Union NJ.
E. Church held their missionary anniver-
sary last evening.
lfyou wish to get superior article Of
tea or coffee, 60 to Sharpless' great Tycoon
tea store, Ill West Second street. tt.
n9-A neglected cough-and then protrac-
ed sickness-and then the habilaments OF
the tomb-and then the open grave. Fer
bum SAT sopteglsi. Barker's Cough LoZenges
are prepared for you-FoR YOU. T-6t.
n7-I have suffered for years with sore
ness in the chest. Ihave used two bottles
of Kings Good Samaritan Cough Syrup
and now feel about well. N. Joseph, 2nd
and French streets, Wilmington, Del.
The DELAWARE GAZETTE, weekly, il
out to day with its usual large amount OF
reding matter. 1t is local uade naecun
that affords pleasure to thousands oi
readers all through the State.
The daily gazette., 1877-03-02

l0urn over TO another night and cost
the CRY s21.' he had no Sobiectiou M,
taking d recess.
'Ihe 6ypteF 90 Mr., McGlinchey's
amendmeht was then taken and cara
rled NY a vote Of IA to 3.
During the absence of the commit.
tee the following business was trans
acted: on nof %ioai ool~ 80 - 80
The street commissioner renor,ed
"a meniin his employ during the past
week, and 4double teams for four and
nall days; and the Chief Engineer of
the Water Department, % men for the
same period. "'''0' ''p, 80
The, city Treasurer reported THAI
tnere was in hank in The credit Of the
city $26, ,748.04 for current expenses
$22, 1876; Cool Spring Resery0ir.
20, o,Sl0. 40; Redemption of Bonds, $7oO.
| The following petitions and COM
munications, were road and referred
TO the proper committees: From s. A.
Hodgemap, asking to have a water
pipe extended along thirteenth street
west OF Washington to a new house
that he is erecting; from Price 6 Phil
lips leases of the city mill asking ia
have their lease renewed; from Chris.
tian Cleavy and others, asking to
have the south side Of Third street,
from Church to the Third street bridge
paved. >
There being no further business be-
fore the Cosncii Mr.. johnson moved
to take recess until the committed
shouts report, carried. 3. fraa.
AT $50 the committee returned. and
Mr.. Baker stated that the committed
had added several amendments, thai
would require considerable writing
aud he moved to adjourn until thi.
evening at So'clock, 10 ordered.
| During the evening the following
orders were directed to be drawn. 2
Pay. rob Street Commission er, $50 06
Pay roll Water Department $207; Po-
lice Department, 81 1884; Miscellan.
eous, 81 ,29075; Friendship Fire Co.,
SS6S.75; .Reliacce, S72.03; and G.. B.
Underwood auditor, $26.97; Phoenix
1925, Delaware, $1,000; Water Witch
$3.50; Fame Hose, 5000; Washington,
$500; Weccacoe. 5000; Chief Engineer
800, First Assistant, $50; Second AS
sistant, $50; lIIl