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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-24
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-24
Ntnnebft yournaI.
Published at AUGUSTA, MAINE, Water Street
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Daily 8euuebee journal,

losued every morning, except Sundays. 1t cou.
Iins the latest news by telegraph and mail, gives
feports OF the Markets. and has carefully prepared
political and local articles, and generous amour
of farming, home and miscellaneous reading will
: tull compilation of State news.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-24
NO. 3O3
Miseellaneous.

DULL BoYs.-Don't be discouraged. Slow
growth is often sure growth. Some minds are like
Norwegian pines. They are slow in growth. but
they striking their roots Some of the great
est men have been dull boys. DRYDEN and swift
were dull as boys. So was Goldsmith So was
Gibbon. So was Sir Walter Scott. Napoleon Al
school had so much difficulty in learning his Latin
that the master said it would need gmlet to get
word into his head. Douglass Jerrold was so
backward IN bis boyhood that at nine he was
scarcely able TO read. Isaac Barrows ore of the
greatest divines the Church Of England has ever
produced, was so impenetrably stupid in his early
years that his father more than once said that II
God took away any of his children, he hoped it
would be Isaac, as he'feared he would never be ft
for any thing in this world Yet that bov was the
genius Of the family.
Last November pulled from the earth large
scarlet gersnium, together with my double one,
tied strings around them and hung them
IN the cellar, which by the way, is 4 very dry one
In March took them up leafless Ito all appearance
dead), put them In somo common earth and kept
them moist; they showed life and came out
very well; transferred them to tubs for growing
flowers IN my grounds, | think, the last of Nav;
they began to bloom Immediately, and have had
profusion Of flowers ever since, and a bushel
basket would not cover one of them / think
there Is nothing better for them than hen manure
and plaster. If the cellar is very Damp put the
geraniums in boxes of sand through the winter
Some questions were asked about the amaryllis
One year ago last fall friend sent me one not
looking very nice; put il in the cellar and said
"6o to sleep till call for you" In March, as
usual, brought it out, not looking very well,
assure you; but | watered it up and il soon
bioomed; then let it rest a while, merely keep
ing lie IN 1t, then again watering well, and it
stalk OF six beautiful howers.-"F. q. T., in
Floral Cabinet.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-20
AN IMPORTANT SUIT.

n ~nB, 900 Lawyers Fee-Judge Houston
members a Judgment Of Non-Suit.
John Livingston sues Emory Il. Norton, az the
purchaser from the Union Company, Of New
York, OF the Faubourg 81. John, for q fee Of
$4,000, which the Union Company obligated
itself TO pay him for professional services con-
tingent upon his sustaining the company's title
" the above property. Plaintiff shows long and
continuous services rendered In litigation ex-
lending through many years, he having first
bsen employed In 1861 Plsintiff admits that he
has not Ar yet perfected the title Of the Union
COMPANY TO the property named, but he claims
that bio has been deprived by the aots OF Norton,
who refuses TO retain him, Of ell opportunity OF
eventual success, Of which he Was morally GER
tain.
Il, ID assumed throughout this case that Nor.
ton has acquired
A REAL TITLE TO THIS PROPERTY,
though that does not appear 10 DO an established
fACt. He denies hs personal liability to plaintiff
under any circumstances. The COURT after re-
viewing the facts OF the case, says: From this
teetim0ny that OF plaintiff himself 10 is clear that
def0ndAnt cannot be charged, az Conse guence,
Of having accepted plaintiffs services. or svailed
himself Of them alter he (defendant) acquired
title.
The court goes on to say that the contingency
thsn continues as follows: 1T the defendant il
Liable " having purchased, 1t must be because
the plaintiff has
Any 6uoh lien, either By CONVENTION or law, and
Indeed, none 10 alleged by the plaintiff Il there
lcre concludes that 'the obligation Of the Union
Company TO pay this fee, In the event OF success.
MAs personal one, and did not run with the
land /" and by selling the land and thus de-
ptiylng plaintiff of all opportunity TO discharge
nls obligation. the company alone is liable in an
action OF damages for breach of contract If the
company were insolvent ut the time OF the sale TO
Merton, and made IL TO defraud plaintiff,
A REvoCAToRY ACTION
might lie, 70 set aside the sale. In view Of the
uncertain attitude held by defendant towards this
property the court deemed 1t its duty to render
M Judgment against plaintiff, further than one Of
f1x .a0fk - " -
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-20
A FIRST CLASS BREAKFAST.

There was convivial meeting OF "The Mess"
and some invited guests at Francois GARAGES,
the popular caterer Of the Slaughter House peo-
pie, on Sunday last long morning ride in the
oars from Canal street TO the Slaughter House
had whetted appetites that are by no means hab-
ituslly sluggard, so that the genius OF Francois
cook found appreciative palates well educated
and cspacious stomaohs In good order to discuss
the merits OF gastronomic performances.
r. This was none OF your fancy restaurant meals,
where every thing lie 30 disguised that one has to
keep an eye constantly on the bill of fare TO ind
out what he il eating. II WAS good plain break
fast, where the most unedncated eye could at
first sight distinguish that II had to deal. What
with fricasseed oysters, retaining all the perfume
Of the inapriting bivalves what with chicken
sdute dug chaBlpignons; what with tender lamb
chops, lamb fries, tender loin steak, etc, each
particular dish being full OF the autonomc per-
fume and flavor OF its peculiar individuality.
There we recognized the good and true cook.
an artist just like the poet !; both
idealize the good and sublime things of this
world, both We them shape aud thereby create
A good breakfast IL worth perfect sonnet, and
Boileau says that perfect sonnet Ia worth an epic
poem. or such was the meal which Was served
up to grateful and discriminating appettes on
last Sunday morning As Moliere has IL, IL was
one OF those meals that fattered and satisfied
the eye before 1t tckled the palate and contented
the craving stomach. Long may Francois live,
and particularly his cook, and may many bless
ings be showered upon the heads OK our hosts Of
the Slaughter House.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-20
AMUsEM ENTs.

VARIETIES THEArnE.-.srhe Hibernioon" NJ
Ohas. McEvoy will be the entertainment this
evening at this theatre.
ACADEMY OF Music - "Our Boys" il an
nounced again for this evening at the Academy
Of Music.
sT. CHA RLEs THEATRE.-J. NJ Mscsllister.
son OF the original and great Macallister, and q
company OF magicians, will open q series Of en-.
teftainments at the st. Charles on Sunday next.
GRuNEwALD HALL. 49, The German Military
Band will perform during the entire week at this
hall. The entertainments of this band are most
artistic and deserve to be patronized by those
who are fond Of good music.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-20
THE BAZAAR MARKET.

Judge billings Hears the Argument of
Counsel.
In the United States Circuit Court on Saturday
last Judge Billings heard the argument On the
Injunction prayed for by the city to prevent the
seizure and sale Of that portion of st. Mary's
Market known as the Bazaar Market, under the
judgment obtained by John A. Morris against the
city.
Hon. T. J. Semmes, on behalf of Morris. the
Selling CREDITOR commended that the citys title to
real estate was q very different right from the
market franchise, which is part of the sovereign
ty, and could not be Invested or terminated. Real
estate, on the contrary. was held by the city by
the same tenue as by individuals. Whether the
city could be Invested of the title to it depended
entirely upon it's destination. II it be not actually
dedicated to the public it is just as liable to
seizure and sale for the payment of judgments
against the city, as would be the property of an
ordinary judgment debtor.
The property in dispute in the case at bar was
not so dedicated in the contemplation OF the law.
The city had no authority, as municipal cor
poration, to establish markets for the sale of
other commodities than articles Of food. In this
bazaar market all such articles as are properly
sold under the market regulations, fresh and salt
meats, fish, vegetables and fruits, are forbidden
to be sold there, and this prohibition DESTROYED
the destination of it rs market, and converted
it into dry goods store.
MIR. Jonas, City Attorney, contended that the
market was established for purposes of public
revenue, and therefore could not be seized
The Court heard the arguments with great at
tentlon. and took the case under adyisement,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-20
CITY ECHOES.

Stephen Purvee is In the meshes Of the lsw,
charged with the larceny Of q lot of wearing ap-
parel.
Obtaining pair OF pants under false preteuses
and threatening to kill caused Ed. Wilson's sr-
rest and Incarceration in the Third Precinct Sta
ton.
Vim. Connors was lodged in the Central 5ta~
ton, charged with embt zzlement Of $50.
Lizzie Hudson retired in the Tfird Station ON
charge Of assault and battery on Mrs. John
Ryan.
M4rk Simon was locked up in the Central STA
ton charged b7 Msrv Cross with having on the
seventee nth day OF November wilfully and mali
cously run over her.
WIN. H Pfistly, alias J. W. Crawford, is in the
Central Station charged by Jno. Cronon with as
sault and battery with an iron poker.
At baf-pas ten O'Clock Sunday morning msn
named Dennis Kennedy had his ankle injured by
q lot Of lumber falling on him.
At about IL o'clock Sunday man named John
Ryan was kicked by mule on Fulton street near
Sixth. He was attsnded by physician. who pro-
nounced his injuries severe, though not danger
ous.
Robert w. Btsrks, aged 40 years, q native Of
Richmond, at half past o'clock yesterday morn
ing was shot in the left thigh by the accidental
discharge OF his own revolver Mt the corner OF
Poydras and Franklin street. He was attended
bv q physician, who pronounced his wound slight.
He was sent TO the Charity Hospital.
Mr.. VIM. Higgins, residing on Race street.
between st. Thomas and Religious, is kicking
about dead cat that is lying in 'front.' Of his
house. Mr.. Higgins will stand the stencil for
ever for he will not remove ii himself. Whist
action he will take against the contractors cannot
be stated,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-20

Fifth District Court, parish Of Orleans. --fsulo
discharged at REALTORS cost.
Il. M. Bates %. We. Henry Loeb 1t 10 or
dsred that this case be stricken from the docket.
James j. O'Hars vs. Sarah e. Booth and Niohos
las Connell.- Judgment appealed from liz annulI-
ed and reversed, and plaintiffs rule dismissed at
his costs In both courts.
Gordon & Gomila va. Wright Il Clark.-Tbs
former decree Of this court IL set aside, and the
judgment Of the lower court avoided, annullsd and
reversed, and Judgment for plaintiffs against
Wright & CLARK for 1858 3d. with privilege ON
property attached, plaintiffs to pay costs OF sp-
peal and defendants those OF the lower oourt.
Mr.. Justice Mari was reeussd In this case.
Olympic Boisse W.. Mrs. FL. p. Dickson, admin
istratrx ct als.Judgment In favor OF plaintiff il
reversed and cause remanded for new trial at
cost OF plaintiff. Mr.. Justice Egan was REFUSED
In this case.
BY JUSTICE SPENCER.
State OK REL, r. J. Fuqua tutor vs. T.. d,
Baume, Special Judge.-Mandamus refused.
State vs. 4. j. Newhouse aud A. Newhouse.---
Defendants were indicted at the April term 1876
Of the Superior Criminal Court for murder. Tie
verdict OF the jury was not guilty as TO A New
house, and of guilty Of manslaughter as TO r. ,.
Newbouse, who was accordingly sentenced TO
twenty years at hard labor. He appeals ON
several grounds, Of which tbs court notices two.
1. The nsmes from which the jury was selected
were not chosen by the jury commissioners, but
from list OF names furnished by one Lionel
Adams.
9. That at the time Of said selection, James
Lewis, who acted as jury commissioner, was
not qualified. Verdict and sentence set aside.
and cause remsnded for new trial.
State ek rel. James l.. Cole vs.. Chas. Mcves.
Judge of the Fifth Judicial District.--Writ
prayed for refused.
State vs. Joe Robinson alias Dsgo Joe.-Judg~
ment affirmed.
Z. Fl. Cummings, Jas. Cummings subroEss,
w. L. M. Saux.-Judgment appealed from A.
firmed.
City OF New Orleans vs. Victor Resud.--Judg-
ment appealed from annulled and plaintiffs de-
mand rejected rs In case OF non-suit.
Samuel Lee vs.. T. +. Kendall, Peter Markey
interyenor, third opponent and appellee.--He-
hearing refused.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-20
THE KNIFE AGAIN.
A Man stabbed Twice and Dangerously
Nnss Ind

"eNnueus
At half.past / O'Clock yesterday boarding.
house runner named VIM. james Was found by an
officer ct the corner OF Lafayette and Front
streets and taken TO the Charity Hospital, as he
was suffering from two penetrating knife stabs,
one OF them In the left breast and the other In
the abdomen.
few hours afterwards man named George
White was arrested by Officer Terrell and locked
up In the Central Station. When searched rock
weighing about pound was found IN bis pocket.
Although both the accused aud wounded men
were considerably
UNDER THE INFLUENCE or LIQUOR,
the former made statement to o DEMOCRAT
reporter, and said that he WAS dancing with
some girls in house at the oorner of Toulouse
and Daupbin streets, when man wearing red
shirt said to him: "If you want drink will
pay for it," He replied. II have money enough
to pay for my own whisky"
Hs said this was all the words that passed be-
tween them, and while he Was dancing tie man
slipped up on him. and drawing large knife
stabbed him. After he received the wounds he
walked up TO the corner OF Lafayette and Front
streets, where the officer found him. The man
arrested and charged with the stabbing had on,
when he arrived at the station,
WHITE SHIRT.
Sergeant Ryan says that the difficulty toek
place IN The barrel-house of one Nick Vogesinger.
ut the corner Of Front aud Delta Streets but ps
one about the barrel house, when interviewed,
seemed TO know anything about the affair.
The physician who attended the wounded man
says he may not be mortaly wounded, yet the
wounds are In dangerous localities.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-20

pointed chsrged with the duty Of representing TO
Congress the interests Of New Orleans in regard
TO the steam postal service between New Orleans
and Rio Janeiro, a. also 10 regard to oil similar
postal connections to the ports OF this country
south of New Orleans. Messrs. Upper, Bur
well, Gibson, O. G.. johnson, A. Britton, A. Gar.
los, O. Dudley Coleman, were appointed.
sponded with Gen. Washburn, Of Minneapolis,
concerning the price at which flour Dould be
carried from here to Liverpool, the consequence
being that the freight from st. Louis here de-
barred them from making shipments.
Mr.. o Slesby said that 1t was because there was
not enough water.
The following letter was then read:
KANSAS Cry TIMES,
Kansas City, November IL, 1877. I
President New Orleans Chamber OF Commerce.
Dear Sir Cannot some OF your merchants
write us letter showing the chances and cost Of
shipping grain from your city TO Liverpool. Up
here we are satisfied that grain can be transported
from Kansas City to New Orleans during at least
six months Of each year, for nine or ten cents
bushe1, but sumo grain men say that port
charges, want Of floating elevators and scarcity
of seafarng tonnage, to say nothing OF 0bstrue-
tons at the mouth OF the river, will pre-
vent shipment on advantageous terms by way
Of New Orleans. II these points can be cleared
up satisfactorily believe this city can be In
dueed to start one or two boats and three barges
on an experimental voyage to your city next
spring with 1900 tons OF grain. What can we
expect New Orleans to do in the way OF forward.
ing 10 and sending us back load OF say 750 tons
Of coffee, sugar, etc2 Respectfully,
SAMUEL WILLIAMS.
The report of the National Immigration Con.
vention was received, notifying Tobias Gibson of
his election as vice president for Louisiana.
The following is the letter:
PHILADELPHIA, November 10, 1877.
Hon. Tobias Gibson:
Wn fuu Win fdop Ia md
general agents In all the States and Territories
Of the Union for this bureau. We desire you to
accept the position Of vice presidents for Lou
isana, and recommend the proper person to ap-
point az general agent for your State. Yours,
truly, LEE ORANDALL, President.
On motion, q committee OF five we're appointed
to secure the necessary information to reply to
the editor Of the Kansas City Times.
After this, committee to take charge OF the
postal service was appointed.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-20
BREvITIEs.

Rumor has 1t that some Of the Custom. Fl use
employees are endeavoring to secure the drawing
OF their names as jurymen in the United States
courts or course were they drawn they could
not draw double pay from the government.
We regret to learn that our friend Virginius @.
Dentzel has severed his connection with the New
Orleans and Mobile Railroad. From his past
business energy and perseverance he will un-
doubtedly turn up in position he deserves.
At an election of officers of the Unknown Social
Club. the following gentlemen were elected Of
hcers for the next four months: w. @. Williams
president; Thos. Cook, vice PRESIDENT A. Peter
sen, treasurer; O. Schmiderer. aecratarY
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-20
For the N. o. Democrat
WHY?

Oh wondrous, whispering voice of Lowell
Oh spirit stealing thro' my veins!
Why does this thrilling pulse 50 bound
With passions most ecstatic pains
Why does her touch send darling papes
Of painless pain my pulses through?
Why does her eyes soft splendor make
A heart once cold throb forth anew?
Why, tell me why, can not still
This troubled beating of my heart
When she Is near, and why the pang
OF sad regret when we must part
Has not this worn and shipwreck'd thing
Men call a heart ceased throbbing yet +?
Have not the wasting drafts of time
Had power to teach me to forget
Well, then. If fate so guides my way.
And those fond eyes look always kind.
will defy the shadowy past
And love-since love is always blind,
I'll bow me down in thralls of love.
I'll worship blindly at thy shrine,
I'll clasp thy glorious beauty round
And make thee sweetly, wholly mine.
j. T.,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-20

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