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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-02
THE COURTS.


SbMbeH 1VuEas
IN BANKRUPTCY,
f. p. Hampton vs.. the Canal Street, City Parl
and Lake Railroad Company. An order was
made for the sale Of the road.
IN ADMIRALTY.
Bassetu vs.. Reine des Apges Exception dis
missed.
Ernest Hier vs.. steamboat JEANNE. Suit dis.
missed ut libellant cost.
Alfred MERCER vs. steamer State OF Louisiana
The report Of the commission confirmed, agree
ably with the decree OF the fifth OF February, 1877
and it is adjudged that the ibellant recover 1888
United states Circuit Court.
The case OF Geo. B. Johnson, late Auditor, VS.
Allen Jumel, came up for trial yesterday before
Judge Woods on the exception OF defendant, the
Attorney General appearing for Mr.. Jumsl. After
argument the case was taken under Amusement
Bsyly Il Pond VS.. Jonte Equen. Rehearing re-
fused.
Mendolsohn VS.. Steamship Louisiana. Libel
dismissed.
Rogers Vs. Steamer May Lowry. Libel dis
missed as TO insurance company.
T.. J. Gay, ST., i. J. Gay, Jr., and 8. b. Pack
ard, marshal, VS.. Jno. Nelson ct ais. Demurrer
sustained.
Sixth District Court.
Chas. 8. Clark has filed petition In the above
court against the Delta Moss Company, corpo-
ration domiciliateA here, alleging violation OF q
patent for devfce for preparing moss. He
claims $500 damages.
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THE NEW ORLEANS DEMOCRAT, SATURDAY, JUNE q 1877.

secretary OF che board 10 call the attention OF
| che Supervisors OF Hancock and Harrison coun-
tiss, Mississippi, 10 the necessity Of establishing
a bay H. Louis, Mississippi City and Biloxi,
quarantine against persons coming from Ship
The election Of physicians to take charge Of
ths Bigolsts and Atcha aaya stations was, on
motion Of Mr.. Mott, postponed until next meet
Ing. The applicants are Drs. J. A. Smith, Nor
man and Herndon.
A communication from DR.. tfinney, resident
physician 81 The mississippi station, was read.
He called attention - the necessity OF making
certain repairs on the buildings. etc., and pro-
caring new quarantine boats.
On motion OF MIR. Mott COMMITTEES OF three.
with che President, was appointed 30 visit the
grounds, inspect the buildings, etc., and report
10 the board.
On The committee were appointed DR.. Tanney
DR.. Jones and OOi HArdee.
DR.. Austin gave some account OF his trip 10
Mobile, and the oourtssies which had been en-
tended toward him by the Board Of Health Of
that city.
DR.. Chopin mentioned the fact that pure car
bolio gold was not procurable In the city, but
would have 10 be imported.
The president and secretary were authorised
TO solicit bids from responsible parties TO furnish
Calvert No. 8 acid.
A resolution Was adopted authorizing The ap-
pointment OF committee TO wait upon the Coun-
oil and insist upon the amount Of the budget
presented by the board. Tho president Ia en-
oflcto chairman OF the committee
The board adjourned until Thursday.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-02

Joe johnson, for the larceny of box OF tobacco
retired into the Central Station.
Errard Mendolson was locked up In The Central
Station. charged with assault and battery on Mrs
Merrett's children.
@. y. Tries was caught bathing In the Basin
by Officer Drish, and he Ia now drying in the
Suburban Station.
Pilferipg cord wood from the New Basin Ia the
charge that holds Rose Edwards In the Central
Station.
A coal oil lamp exploded at Mrs. Riley's house,
corner Of Chippewa and MelpOmene streets, ut
halfpsst o'clock Thursday night.
For goodness rake, remove that dead dog from
Felicity street, between Locust and Magnolia.
IL has not been there quite week, but the neigh
bors In that vicinity are tired OF II already.
Diego Amanda and Eugene Drez went into the
Gaisty Theatre, drank wine, and would not pay
for the same. The proprietor had them arrested
for obtaining goods under false pretenses.
AT halEpast A O'Clock, last evening, Alfred
Dodge's residence, on Berlin street, between
Pitt and Prytania, WAS damaged by fire to the
extent Of cas-. The property 10 insured in the
Merchants Insurance Company.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-02
A POISONING CASE.
A Negro Woman Attempts to Poison n
Whole Family.

A Negro Woman Attempts to Poison n
Whole Family.
On Wednesday last, at 2 o'clock p. NJ, most
daring attempt was made by negro woman
named Sylvia Coffee to poison . whole family.
On Polymnia street. between Prytania and st.
Charles, there resides an old lady. q Mrs. Mar
garet Fox, with her two children. In the same
yard with this lady resides the negro woman,
Sylvia Coffee.
Mrs. Fo1's daughter became involved in diff.
Guilty with one Of the negro woman's children.
fight.
This raised the ire of Sylvia Coffee, and che
swore TO have revenge, even IL che had to 60 to
the penitentiary for 1t.
On Wednesday, at the hour above stated.
Mrs. Scott, a neghbor of Mrs. Fox, happened
to be in the latters yard when she discovered the
negro Sylvia pour something cut of paper into
the coffee. pot which was on the stove. Mrs. Scott
informed Mrs. Fox as to what she had seen. who
immediately reported the facts to Sergeant Gal
vie.
The sergeant took the coffee-pot to DR.. joseph
Jones, who analysed the coffee, and found that it
contained quantity Of red lead and quicksilver.
AS this was proof that the negro fiend did intend
to destroy a whole family an affidavit, was sworn
out against her, charging her with attempt to
poison.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-02
HOT FOR HAYES.
WHAT THE RAIDS HAVE TO SAY
ABOUT THE McvEuGM LETTER.

The Hon. Wayne Mcveigh's letter 10 Beast
Butler ocoasioned conan erable comment In Radi.
cal circles yesterday, and especially was this the
case 81 the Custom House, where there seems TO
be an opinion that both Butler and Pitkin have
PUT THsIR roor IN IT,
On II we're. Some seem 10 think that now, ~
pithIn and Butler have opened war upon the
President, no may conclude 10 chop OIL Paskers
head, and get even In that way, and others -.
serted yesterday that, in their opinion. the Prss
dent would be fully justified in issuing commits
sion 10 Jack Wharton without any farther delay.
Moveigh, they say, WAS the stoklsr for Packard
on oil points during the session Of his High
Joint Commission, and The fact that II was
through bis individual efforts that the pay Tor
TIM PACKARD POLICE
was secured, does not leave much room 10 doubt
his efforts TO strain every point In Packara's
favor.
The general tone Of conversation among those
who ought 10 know something about II, seemed
70 lead TO The belief that Pitkin, through Butler.
had taken up the gloves In Packard's interest,
and with Kellogg, and others Of that stripe,
meant TO make II 90 hot for Hayes as they pos
sibly could.
II was rumored also that during Tho afternoon
a private consultation was held Ia Pitkin's Office
upon the subject, with view Of obtaining more
data 20 furnish Butler with for another letter.
Kellogg will remain here some time watching
the investigation of customs matters and will, OF
course, do al BIO can to assist Ia the war upon
Hayea
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-02
THE PLUMBING noARD.

Bonds ANA warrants Fundcd-A Question
as to the validity III FOsdIrk Wars
rants.
The State Board Of Liquidation met yesterday,
Lieut.. Gov. Witt presiding. and present, the
Secretary Of State, Auditor. Treasurer. Speaker,
President Oh the Cotton Exchange and Fiscal
Agent.
The reading OF The minutes was dispensed
with.
A report from the experts, Messrs. Campbell
and Raggio, upon the validity Ct certain war
rants, was read and received.
The application Of J. Mathers, Jr.. including
various bonds and coupons, was considered, and
the board funded the same TO the amount Of
tge49 90; also certificates amounting 10 s758 80.
Two certificates. presented by Victor Latour,
amounting TO si0s, we're funded, when question
came up as to the validity Of some old Fosdick
registration warrants, and pending discussion
and examination the board adjourned until Mon
day. nj %, m.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-02
THE NEW rARrY.


watching Eagerly for It's AppearanG
In. Y. Tribuns.1
New party No. q ID about to make Il
appearance. It is named In advance
its birth, and Ia expected to make q stl1
Immediately. The Washington CORES
pendent OF The Philadelphia Pyeasos Il
the particulars Information rN -.
here indicates a well.organize{,
ment looking to the formation ~
party, to. be composed OF consE Il
and moderate men OF both
parties, under the name OF the N
Union party. and that at an ear,
conference will be held In the city u
New York as o preliminary step. It
said that quite o number Of prominenl
and influential politicians are identifM
with the movement, among them SOM
friends OF the Administration togeth@
with equally ardent supporters Oh NH
Tilden. Meetings In Western cities af5
to follow the one In New York, and the
Wings OF tho South are TO 81
specially appealed to to join the move
ment."
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-02
Blsmarck's Monurnsns.

The crown OF the Hartz Mountains II
the. highest point OF North Germany,
and on that. coign OF vantage an obelisk
has been raised In honor or Prince Bis
marck. On one side OF 1t Ia q likeness
OF the statesman In bas-relief. and on
nounced by him In the Reichstag, "We
Of this exalted testimonial have been
betrayed, not by Bismarck's master, but
by his countrymen. He deserves tho
compliment at their hands.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-02
ATTEMPT AT ARSON.
Two Mail Bags Discovered I'm mn Old
Mattress.

MIR. GaIlager Attempts to Burn the Resi-
dence Of his Hr0ther-in-law.
M. Gallagher was arrested on q warrant by
Officer Boyle and locked up in the Central Sta
ton, charged by Jno. A. Walsh with attempting
to commit arson.
The affidavit sets forth that the accused enter
cd atlantis house, No. 30 st. Mary street, be-
tween the hours Of 2 and 8 o'clock Thursday
morning, the 3lst OF May, and attempted to burn
the same while human beings were asleep in II.
The accused was arraigned before Judge Smith
and released on bonds Of $3.50.
Mr. Walsh was interviewed by o DEMOCRAT
reporter and he made the following statement
The accused ia a brother-n Of mine and
raised him from child. Some time ago we had
dispute about some furniture OF which por-
ton was his and the rest my property.
He came to my house and hauled away por-
ton OF his property, and In doing 80 carried of
mattress that belonged to me.
He discovered his mistake and then wanted TO
take his o;yn mattress before he returned me
mine I would not give 1t up.
On Thursday morning, between the hours OF 2
and o'clock, was aroused from my slnmber by
the smell of fire, and called my wife. she also
sMELLED SOMETHING BURNING.
We both got up and went to see what was
burning. When 1 got into the hallway OF my
residence saw light m one OF the rooms;
forced open the door and found the room on fire
AnQ saw tne ACCUSED, Mike uElidBnoT, HhhlDR LIS
escape through one OF the windows.
hallooed to him and told him. mike, you
have done your worst; there Is no use to try and
escape; see you" He leaped ont Of the win
dow to the banquette, distance OF fifteen feet.
My wife and myself then extinguished the
flames, but in doing 30 she was severely burned
ABOUT THE BODY,
and was slightly burned about the foot.
We then examined the contents Of the room,
but could not tell whether there had been any
combustibles poured On the floor or not.
We examined the mattress that was in the
room and the one that belonged to Gallagher,
and on cutting it open we found two mail bags
one Vera Cruz and the other another Mexican
mail.
As my brother-in-law Gallagher is an employe
in the Custom House, and as these mail-bags
have the seal on them, 1t looks very suspicious.
proprose to make this fact known to the United
States Marshal.
I think he attempted to burn my house, for
the purpose of getting rid OF the mail bags that
were ia the mattress.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-02

At least sixty-two persons follow for
tune telling for living In San. Fran
cisco. Their best customers are btoct
gamblers. Many large operator hfsS
consulted them, and small ones, espe-
cially among women, are usually guided
by them. Millions have been lost and
fortunes ruined by their misguidance.
and now they have lost public confidence
as stock sharps: But ordinary fortune
business. It ID remarkable that th6
most popular seers are tho most igno4
rant. It is the policy OF clairvoyanf
to inspire hope, and the stimulation 81
confidence so increases endeavor that
success Ia credited to the fortune teller
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-02

what the Secretary Of the Treasury say
as to the Pronunciation Of Evidence.

what the secretary Of tho Treasury says
as to the Pronunciation Of Evidence.
Collector King st4tss that az soon As Col.
Hatch arrives here from Texas, which will DO on
Saturday evening, he will signify his acceptance
or rejection Of the position upon
THE CUSTOM. HOUSE coMMIssror,
and II accepted the labors of the commission
will begin on Monday next.
Tho letter Of instructions from the Secretary OF
che Treasury has besn received. and will be COM
muncated TO the commission az soon As il 10 Or
ganized. These instructions IL Is said, express
the desire that the results Of the labors OF the
commission should be given to the press, in 10 far
IS testimony OF witnesses IL concerned, and II
that DO Carried out, and II the investigation be
thorough, tho reading matter Furnished will be
choice.
The Custom House corridors were thronged AZ
Usual on Friday with the ex-Metropolitans, all
Of whom are
OUT OF EMPLOYMENT
as we'll as funds, and now look to their leaders
to assist them.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-02

- the lowest, and The distance 10 all principsl
points North, East and Wsat shorter than the
shortest. Splendid Pullman pAlaoe ears run
through without change 10 important points.
a full lins Of tourist and excursion tickets are
now on sale st No. "a Camp street, where all
information will be cheerfully given.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-02

IL was our privilege yesterday TO receive the
visit Of two Of tho lady patronesses of the con-
cert to be given by Miss Corinne Bougny, for
the benefit Of the Lady Servants of the Poor"
They Informed us that 1t had been decided to
hold the musical festival At Grunewald Hall in
stead Of at the opers House. a. had been at first
announced, Reserved seats can DO secured by
applying at drunewald Hall on Sunday, Monday
and Tuesday next. II is TO be hoped that arune-
valid Hall will be crowded.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-02

Says bess sa So2 Of tha thy brave
saultl" Gar -"Ho, them Telegraph to
all the foreign papers at once that am
other Turkish monitor has been sunk
by our torpedoes, and that not man
escaped" Aside II fatter myself e
know to run this war;
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-02
MUNICIPAL MATTERS.
The Increase Of the relicc-FeIicc Uni-
form bids Accepted.

The Increase Of the Telicc-~PSlicr tni-
form bids Accepted.
The reduction OF the pay of the policemen will
amount to t4s 900 dollars per annum, or $4,000 per
month, which will afford an increase Of eighty
men 10 the force. The nominations OF the new
men will probably be made this week, the list
having already been proposed and only awaiting
revision by his Honor the Mayor.
This addition will make the total Of the police
force about four hundred and eighty men.
In committee OF the whole, on Thursday, the
Council accepted the bid Of Leon Godchsux for
making che police uniforms, including summer
hat belt, holsters and club. Tor tis 30. The bid
Of George ANTI for making the police badges for
seventy!hye cents each was also accepted.
CHANGE or ENGINEER.
II IL with regret that we learn thai Mr.. Samuel
Burchaeld, engineer Of the Bienviile street drain.
ing machine, has been removed BY Administrator
McCaffrey. Mr.. Burchaeld ia not only compe-
tent engineer, but is thoroughly acquainted with
the Dienville street machine, which 10 In suoh .
dilspids.ed condition that doubts are entertained
~ 10 the ability Of any other man TO run H.
Mr.. Burchfeld is q tried man, besides, for II
will be remembered that II was he who stood for
nine days and nights al his post during the
DISASTROUS overflow Of 1871, thereby modifying The
disaster to no mean extent. II should be added
that his removal IL not caused by any complaint
against him. Mr.. Dillon takes charge Of the
draining machine. ~
The following supernumeraries have been pro-
noted to1be regular pstrolmen: W. II. Barton,
Fourth Precinct; NJ. II. Dorson. Second Pre-.
cinot T. Michel and Patrick Dore, Seventh Pre-
cinct Patrick Stanley, First Precinct, and J. 7.
Gonzales and W. q. Hunter Irregular clerk and
oporatorl. Third Precinct.
MEETS OPPOSITION.
Regarding the bureau Of detectives which Mr..
Pierson proposed 10 organize, IL now seems that
Chief Boylan IL opposed to the project. The
matter coming up few days ago in committee
Of the whole, on motion Of Administrator MoCaf-
frey. the proposition was laid on the table.
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Eight FiEhts.

We are informed that Liberty street, In the
vicinity Of jackson. was on Sunday last converted
into perfect bedlam. Between q o'clock in the
afternoon and dark there we're no fewer than
eight fights among Che darkles. male and female,
Of the neighborhood, aud the Sunday previous
was nearly as bad. Knives and pistols were
drawn on the last mentioned occasion, and the
good people Of the locality were seriously an
noyed by the proceedings. Cause bad whisky
and the absence OF policemen.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-02
Rera0nal.

We were pleased to meet upon the street to-
day Mr.. A. Pope, the general agent of the Allan
tic Coast Line. Mr.. Pope, with that character.
istic pluck and enterprise SO necessary to sue
cessful railroad man, has established, by iorm-
ing combination Of roads, the Atlantic Coast
Line, which offers to the travelling public the
most attractive accommodation to all going
North
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-02

Attic meeting Of The Commission on CONNER
oisl Restrictions, the following figures were ex-
hibited. showing the decrease Of amounts re-
ceived for licenses 1870, s4c4. 2aa 1871 $685. 49,
1879. sba7 6oi; 1875 s444 ASH 1874 s432 49, 1875,
1858, 25s, 1875. s25s,2is, 1877. up TO asa May,
soEo mai
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tBY AUrHoRIrY.1
Appointment. nv the s,overnor.

Members OF the board Of Supervisors Of
Mechanical Coliege--Daniei Edwards, A. :
Houndtree, J. l.. Brent, J. nj. Williams, II.
Ryland, W. II. Harris, James A. Taylor, n
Grimes. w. L. Bsndiord, Il. w. Buiher lins A.
aunby, Edward sparrow.
W. II. McI,emore, justice Of She peace Of
Second Ward OF the parish Of Hlchland, vice
II. CLARK, deceased.
9. 10. LeBoureeois, police juror of the par
Of Livingston, Woe \. +. Landry, resigned.
q. Z. Covers, notary public for the parish
Livingston.
John Routon, assessor for The parish OF ca
houla.
D. +. Ford, assessor for the parish Of Union
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-02

BuRsErrs FLAvoRrNe ExTRAcTs.-Ihe supera-
orstg of these extracts consists in their perfect
purity and 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
My true to their names, but are prepared from
fruits of the best quality, ard are so highly con-
centrated that comparatively small quantity
only need be used.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-02
A Rnsl lfAfn

At haltpast 0 o'clock last night, when The
steamer Mary LEA was one mile this eide OF Ken
nsrvlle, q youth named Sam johnson, while
standing on deck drawing pail Of .water fell
overheard and was drowned All efforts TO save
nf1Yarad.
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DENTISTRY.

THO. ALI. PERSONS NEEDING THE SER
L vices u careful and reliable Dentist, / can
eheerfully recommend DIR. n. A. SALTON-I
the rsanreDents Of o his professon and IS
leave the city to be absent until October next, n
hope such OF my friends and patrons as mar
s.. feeling assured, as do. that he will give
perfect SATISFACTION. He has had long expe-
rience and Possesses superior scientific and
practical knowledge OF all the detaiis Of den-|
tistry. His office ID No. 22a Canal street. His
charges are moderate. Very respectfully,
my20 Al Su NJ. NJ OLDHAM, u. ID. 81.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-02
QUARANTINE MATTERS.
As Discussed by the Beard of Health Last
Night.

The Governor Requested to Establish
Quarantine Against Certain Ports.
meeting of the Board of Health was held
last night, Dr. Chopin presiding, and quorum
present.
Matters concerning quarantine were discussed
at some length. And, on motion of DR.. TAYLOR.
1t was resolved that the Governor be requested
to issue proclamation establishing quarantine
against certain ports in the fever zone.
VI. Austin called attention to the danger of in
iecnon from lumber vessels trading along the
Gulf coast, especially at Ship Island.
Ds. Austin offered resolution re aaest:rs the
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-02
At the Opera.

This evening the Club Dramatique Louisianaia
give performance for the benefit Of Miss Eve
Dabiesteen, at the Opera House. The benefci,
airy is talented young actress. well deserving
of the compliment paid her by the club, and OF
the patronage of the public.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-02

SUCCESSION OF MRS. JOSEPHINE HALE AMEs.-
Messrs. Nash Il Hodgson. auctioneers, sell at IL
o'clock M, to-day, at the st. Charles Auction Ex.
change, for account OF the above succession, the
two elgibIy located and desirable properties Nos.
202 and 235 Camp street; also choice bulldog
sites on Camp, Delord, Tivoli Circle, Magazine,
Front and Delta streets. Terms, one-thitd cash,
balance at one and two years. For particulars
see the advertisements and the plans at place OF
sale.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-02
Released an Hands.

Officer M. Mclaughlin. who shot and danger.
ously wounded James McGsrrsg CHAN In the yard
OF the Central station on the Oath Of May, was
this morning released on bonds. che residens
physician Of the Charity Hospital having given a
certificate thst Mcdarraghan was out Of danger.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-02

The nest of a hnmming-bird is thus
about as large at the top as q half dol.
lar, and is made OF spider webs, downy
feathers, with fibres OF bark and shredS.
OF cotton, all interviewer. The eggs
two In number, were about the size o.
small white beans, and the young birdsN
before they were fedged, resem bIed
bumb bees.o
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-02

The latest romance concerning
Grants connection with the Turks, is
that England has made him the leader
Of the Moslem, and that son-in-law Sar-
toris and son Fred are to be on his staff
The ensanguined symbol OF his own
country being worn out, why shouldn't
our great man seize the Slapjack Sheriff?
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-02

Whether you are going to the North. East, or
to the great West, We would say, by all means try
the Jackson route. and you will never regret it.
Its connections are always sure, its fare az low