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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-03-28
A JOLLY TAN.
Thanpse the bold seaman of the
wabash, as a Wag.
NJ


WASHINGTON, March 22.--5eoretary
OF the Navy Thompson 10 turning
out to be the wag Of the Oabi-
net. The other day when asked, at q
dinner given TO the Cabinet, as to what
was the proper point on ship from
which to fly the American flag, he
deftiy turned the joke at his expense
which the question implied by referring
this question OF law to the Attorney
General. SO. also, when he called for
the voluminous report Of the House
committee on naval affairs upon assutns
ing the practical duties OF his office. he
said, in answer TO an objection TO the
size of tho book IF / sail the ocean
/ must have a chart" ehuckling as he
thought that all that he knew about the
navy was derived from the soows OF the
wild waters of the Wabash, Now this
story 10 told about him freshly to-day
Years ago Secretary Thompson was
In Congress with ex-Gov. John Lstcher,
OF Virginia. They were warm friends.
and on one occasion the punch was 80
good and the last rubber was 80 long in
coming that their spectaoles got mixed
and fletcher carried off Thompson's,
and eiee Bsrsd. The intervening years
have now passed, and Mr.. Thompson is
Secretary Of the Navy. and Coy. Letcher
Is II ulBtlHEulBued "8HiheI VI bH5 VIZ
ginia Legislature. A few days ago Con
gresham Goode, of the Norfolk Dis
trict, called on the Secretary in relation
TO the revival of business at the Norfolk
Navy Yard, and when the purpose Of
the interview was attended to, Mr..
Thompson inquired for his old friend,
and iocularly remarked "If Letcher
don't come to see me and return
those speetaeles, TIL send Col. Jim
Forney and file OF marines after
him" c"Colonel Jim." be. it known to
philadelphians, Is the son OF Colonel
John w. Forney, Of the Press. and 10
now stationed at the Norfolk Navy Yard.
He came very near getting the fat berth
made vacant by Paymaster Cash death
the other day, but Hayes, who Ia just
now petting the Southern men, put aside
Morton's son John in civil life, and
young Forney, who ought to have had
It for his conspicuous service In the
Marine Corps. and gave "the plum" TO
Green Clay Goodloe. who 10 engaged to
Miss Betty Beck. daughter OF Senator
Beck.) Letcher Ia reported to have said,
upon hearing of the message Of Secre-
tary Thompson Nov don't let those
newspaper fellows tell In the papers
that / know Thompson. II you do I'll
have q million OF applications from peo-
Pile TO recommend them to office.
"Honest John" as he is called, must be
willing to share the fate OF those who
know great men,"
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-03-28
THE LEGISLATURE.
The senate.

The Senate met after the CAUCUS at
one o'clock, Lieut.. Gov. Il. A. jWiltz pre-
siding and a quorum present.
The special order Of the day was
called, Senate bill No. 1s2, the election
bill.
On motion the bill was postponed TIN
Gil after the joint session.
The Senate then met the House In
Joint session and balloted for United
States Senator.
After the balloting the Senate took d
recess and met In caucus, and on reas-
sembling adjourned Immediately.
The House.
The House assembled at O'Clock
p. M. after the close OF the caucus.
Speaker Bush in the chair and o
quorum present.
The Senate entered the House and
the General Assembly In joint session
proceeded to ballot for United States
Senator.
Senator Ellis Withdrew the name Of
Senator Texada; DR.. Hammond nom
mated Senator Geo. III. Ellis; Mr.. Gain
Sartain nominated 4. A, Sheldon Mr..
Greasy nominated Mr.. John 8. Bilieu
Mr.. - nominated Hon. u. John EElis.
The vote waa aa fpIiowa.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-03-28
THE CAUCUS YESTERDAY.

The main question considered yester-
day by the Legislature In their pro.
traatea caueus was the righteousness OF
adiourning sine die. Many members
from the country are DESTROYS OF re-
turning TO their homes and Thought
proper TO discuss the subject before
taking any steps In the matter. Ihere
were Incidental questions brought. up
In the caucus regarding the, sltuatioh,
but nothing, we are informed, relatllng
TO compromise OF any kind, and .suffll..
client reasons being given therefor, ~
was decided that the Legislature should
MT adjourn sine die on saturday. as
jntimated by the Senate's Joint resolu-
item to that effect. 49,,
The proposition to adjourn was lost
by a tie vote, 40 to "A, which indicates q
determination on the part OF several OF
the country members to stand the. test
Of Inconvenience, and remaining here
ready 30 meet any emergency that
might arise. ............,,....
the discussion OF q proposition to COIN
PROMISE on the election OF Garfield az
Speaker Of the National House OF Rep.
rssentatives is purely imaginative, and
we hasten TO correct 1t In order that 1t
shall not create alarm.
THE RESULT eF THH CAUCUS
was an agreement TO constitute joint
committee OF three from the. Senate and
Ave from the House, whose duty 1t shall
be TO consider. from time to time, with
the cooperation OF the Governor, Liett-
tenant Governor and the Speaker OF the
House. and report TO the caucus SUCH
legislation 90 may be deemed requisite
TO meet the necessities OF the moment
what bills now before the Legislature
should be acted upon by preference, and
also when an adjournment sire die may
be compatible with the interests OF the
government OF the people.
RUMuH.
There was fumur in circulation last
evening tn the effect that Governor
Nichols had telegfaphed to the Presi:
dent, to protest against the telegram OF
the Secretary Of War TO General Augur.
We ore eredibly informed that the Tu-
NOR is unfeunded, and 1t Is generally
understood that General Augur's con
struction Of the telegram does not In
any sense authorize him to impede or
interfere with the perfection OF the or
ganization OF the Nichols government.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-03-28
NIGHT HAWKS.
Hunted Down by officer Foley

Between the hours Of two and three
O'Clock On Monday morning Officer
Foley, while patroiing his beat. found
that the door Of the house No. 304
Dryades street had been forced open by
unknown parties for the purpose Of
committing q burglary. From the sur
rounding circumstances the officer was
convinced that whoever the night
hawks were, they had not finished
their work and would return.
The officer watched and was awarded
by the appearance upon the scene Of two
noted characters, Thos. Cook and Thos.
upin the Central Station.
Murray, after being incarcerated,
squealed and expressed his completely
In the affair, giving his companion Cook
dead away as the instigator Of the
whole affair,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-03-28

In the mention of the contempt case
name Of Jas. g. Clark was inserted. It
should have been James s.. Clark. not
Jas. q. Clark.
The American District Telegraph
Company has again rendered prompt
and valuable service. The fire at the
Bee office on Tuesday morning was ex-
tinguished by the company's extin-
guisher. Capt. Kallnski's fire patrol
was, at the time, engaged ut the fire on
Charities, near Esplanade street. Mr..
De Bergue, night manager Of the Amer
lean District Telegraph Office. deserves
credit for his promptuess.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-03-28
THE DOUGLASS.
scenes Of Social Life that Transpire mt
washingt0
Especial Cor. Cincinnati Enquirer

Especial Cor. Cincinnati Enquirer.l
WASHINGTON, March 22.--The appoint
ment OF Fred Douglass as United States
Marshal OF the district has caused much
discussion here as to whether an at
tempt Is 10 be made to force upon our
citizens social equality with negroes. /
witnessed an incident ut the White
House on Saturday which goes to show
that negroes are not contemplating
anything of the sort. While the recep-
ton was ut Its height, q tall, large man.
with jet black skin and every other
mark Of undiluted African blood, en-
President and the ladies were re-
ceiving. He advanced and shook
the former by the hand, and
then passed directly to the opposite
wall, as far as possible from the receiv-
ing party, and walked slowly along, look
ing as he passed intently at the ladies,
and paused now and then, as II debating
with himself whether or no he should
approach them to be introduced. He
evidently desired to speak to them, but
did not know how he would be received,
and his self-respect forbade him to risk
snub. He finally passed out Of the
the President. I think that most OF his
race In this city at least feel the same,
and have no desire to put themselves in
a position to be Inundated. They have
never attempted to force social recogni-
ton here, save in rare instances, and
they have usually been the tools OF ma
acknowledgment white men. The col
ored man to whom allusion was made
above is from Tennessee, / think. His
name Is Randall Brown, and he had q
claim allowed him by the last Congress,
and was an employe Of the Senate.
MIss GRuHDY.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-03-28

IMMENSE REDUCTION II Day GooDs -- Msssrs.
M. L. Byrns h Go, propristors OF the lannon's
dry goods house No. 1Gs Canal street, are daily re-
ceivlng new sprirg goods shjpp,d b. MIR. M L..
Bj rns, who 10 in New York makiie selection
this. for Mr.. Byrpe is q tasty man. ard they may
rest assured tha5 his stock will be one Of the
finest In the city. Bee their advertisement Of
reduction in price Of goods to make room for the
new spring assortment.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-03-28

A lawyer and u minister, both impe-
cunious, boarded with certain widow
lady at the South End. Neither could
pay his board bill. The lawyer married
the lone woman, and the minister per-
formed the ceremony, thus squaring
accounts. X Boston Herald.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-03-28

Augustus Picard, who died at Roches-
ter q few DAYS since at the age Of 40,
drank whisky before every meal and
smoked several pipes before breakfast.
What nuisance such O man is to the
temperance crusaders.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-03-28
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

Cry HoTEL,--J J Cowsrt, NJ J Lddell, VIM
Spencer. Nm King, J Flowers and wife, J K
Coffy, W Hicks. J q Laine. W Dren mar
Russell, " Bramen, J NJ EekSord, Mrs Hall. +
M Patricks T q Rosera, hi-s; b penison, II
and family, D McLemor' TeEas; 4 jackson,
d O Bro N D Fan.k and wife. La; A Lpe, Pa;
n 4 Widnev. III; T. r n MD, Jr 81 t"nt1
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-03-28
VARIETIES THEATRE.
Monday Evening, Aprii n, Is77,
EAsTEw.
Grand Farewell Complimentary Testimonial
rendered to
MISS ROSA RAND,
By the citizens and leading amateurs of Nsw
Orleans.
CORRESPONDENCE.


NEW 0RIBAFe, March 40. 1911
Miss Rosa Rand!
Having. during the phst season. Witnessed
with equal pleasure and qualification. your psF-
sonaton Of tlis many different characters yos
have represented. we desire before TeGr depsfs@
urs from our city 10 your MARYLAND homes -
have the pleasure Of seeing YOU again ON The
boards OF the Varieties. and to acknowledges oNT
appreciation OF your exeelenee m 1nashs@
and highly accomplished artistic. We theret9re
respectfully suggest That you indicate the uaa
when II would best suit your convenience ss 49,
eept farewell complimentary benefit.
hEThnels Nichols John Phelps.
Vim A arytn. b A tliven,
u gaminaek. Wp 8 Bailey.
I NJ Ee St,so'' HT.uas t3xg,t
i Maeaulsv. r. Christ
Y. a Robertson, Frank b Hall
VIII Steven, W.M owen,
John Oeee, ,Wm TaEan,
= r yG2 aans. tttHtIa i4ss9h HaHs'
~ II ttfiit r
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-03-28
How to Get a New Sewing
Machine Cheap.
GO TO J. BOOT HIS
GENERAL saW Nc MACH NE DEPOT,

GENERAL s.W NC MACH NE DEPOT,
6IS nnga zipe street, nsnr Jossphine.
Where You will find all the popular Sewing
Maehines offered for sale at $40 to $50 below
former prfc g.
Having lust completed arrangement with the
different Sewing Machine Companies to buy my
Machines direct from the manufacturers for
cash. and emp Dying no cAnvassefs. and having
no large salaries or mn1iasions 10 pay, / can
offer greater inducements than any other house
In the city,
/ have also a large stock OF Secondhand Ma
chine, all Of which have been rebuilt, and a. 8
guaranteed equal to new. can furnish any
Ma hine required at from $40 70 $40.
exchanges rent and repair all kinds Of Sew
ing Machines.
4 complete stock OF Needles. OIL, and attach
mente for aIl NacHfnes. BOOTH,
els Magazine street, New Orleans,
Agent tor Butterick and MADAME Democrats
Patterns. nuhzc SAVE I'm
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-03-28

"Why do you use paint?" asked q
violinist of his daughter. "For the
same reason that you use rosin, papa"
"How is that?" why, to help mo
draw my beau"
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-03-28

N. J.. Brine & 90. are selling an elegant line
Of spring dress goods ut fifteen cents yard. Bee
them.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-03-28

M. L. Byrne Go. are selling an elegant line
Of spring dress goods ut fftss n cents yard. See
them,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-03-28

nj. L. Byrne q Co. are selling an elegant line
OF spring dress goods at fifteen oents yard. See
thcn1.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-03-28

SEE those new embrolderles at three cents
yard and upwards. ut n. L. Byfne L Coz, 1863
Canal street.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-03-28

III. T. Byrne u ca. are selling an elegant line Of
spring afes1 goods ct fifteen cents y1rd. Ess
them
, 1877-10-06
9 q q q Z 8 y
N,O the NYnrV.inr d,ln,

No fhe Working GLASS; We are
now prepared to furnish nll clusses with con
slant employment at home, the whole Of the
time, or for their spare moments. Business
new. light and profitable Persons OF either
sex easily earn from 80 cents to 81 per even
fng, and n proportional sum by deyoting their
whole time to the business Boys and girls
earn nearly as much rs men. That all who
see this notice may send their address, and
test the business we make this unparalleled
otlrr: To such as are not well satisfied we
will send one dollar to pay for the trouble Of
writing Fun particulars, samplers worth
several dollars to commence work on and
copy of Home and Fireside, one Of Gtllc largest
and best Illustrated Publications, all sent free
by mail. Reader, If you want permanent pro-
htablc work, address. GEORGE STINs0N ~ Co.,
Portland Maine,
, 1877-10-06
NoTTCE.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT LAND OFFICE,
OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON TERRITORY.

UNITED STATES DISTRICT LAND OFFICE,
OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON TERRITORY.
August %, 1877.
Complaint having been entered at this Office
by james p Tighe Of Snohomish County, w
T., against Charles Henry E0lpcy for abandon.
ing his Homestead, Entry No 1924, dated
February Z, 1872 upon the lots s and 10 Of
Section M. - and y w x OF x and lot
2. Of Section No, T. in Township No. 80
North, Of Range No. East, willamette Nc.
rldian. in Snohomish CoSaty, Washington
Territory, with view to the cancellation Of
said entry; the said parties are hereby sum.
mOncd to appear ut this Office on tho 9th day
of NobembeT, 1871 at 10 o clock A. NJ, to re.
-pond and furnish testimony concerning said
alleged abandonment.
j. r. BROWN, Register.
ROBERT q. SrUARI, Receiver.
1t appearing by affidavit filed n this case
that the snid Charles Henry Valpey has left
this Territory, and that his present location Is
unknown, tits therefore orderAA that service
Of notice be made by pubN{fion in the
NORTHERN STAR, newspnpa l4ubished in
Snohomlsh City for the period nine weeks
prior to the date of hearing.
J, 7. Brown, Register.
, 1877-10-06

nAnN Can't be made by every agent
SNHH every month in the business we
wv W furnish, but those willing to
work can easily earn n dozen dollars day
right in their own localities. Have no room
to explain here. Business pleasant and hon
orable. Women, and boys and girls do rs
well rs men. We VIII furnish YOU complete
outfit free. The business pays better than
anything else We will bear expense ofslart.
ing you. Particulars free. Write and see.
Farmers and mechanics, their sous and daugh-
tcr-, and all CLASSES in need Of paying work at
home, should write 10 Us aud learn about the
work at once. Now is the time. Don't delay.
Address TRUY d O. Augusta Nt'ce. 60tf
, 1877-10-06

{sg- Go to .. So. WoOdnrd'e Gallery
Tor the Finest Photographs, Corner OF Main
and Fourth streets, Olympia, ". 7.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-09-04
Sept. 81 chn'g.-tf.
Fresh Arrivals of Drugs and
Medicines at Bunting & Pep
pers, No. g, James
IlIncIr

We have a very large and well selcc-
ted stock ofdrugs and chemicals which
we propose TO sell at very low rates
for CASH or PROMPT PAYIG CUsTO-
MERs. Special inducements offered to
Physicians and country merchants
Give us trial. We have received
our supply of fresh and reliable Gar
den Seed We can supply country
merchants with Seeds, on commission.
Also a large stock of White Lead,
colored Paints, Oils and Varnishes.
Our Store will be open on Sunday,
for dispensing medicines. from to 8,
A. NJ, and from to 4 p. NJ.
March. l0-tf.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-09-04

lYLHnhlAOn lNNtA. anu NlbcV tvHNo
Believes the impossible.
lie wrote to her and proposed that
she meet him in Boston the next
week, marry him and sail for Java.
His boat was on the shore and his
bark was on the sea, or loading at
tie wharf, and she must decide at
once. The letter was received in the
morning, and had not been read
more than a half dozen times (such
letters require great deal of read
ing it seems when dispatch ar>
rived to the following effect: "PIease
answer my letter by telegraph-yes
or no, +" Any girl can promtly say
yes or no to the offer of hand and
heart, but when such an offer is coup
led with three days notice of mar
rage and sea voyage to the East
Iudles the case requires a little more
consideration. So she took time to
consider, aud added strength to the
saying that the woman VINO consid-
ers is lost, for, when the afternoon of
the same day brought her another
dispatch, which was simply ayes or
no?" she went to the telegraph Office
and wrote "Yes" on a blank. The
operator, knowing nothing Of the
vast importance OF that monosyllabic
message, placed it on file for trans
mission, and the most anxious man
in New York was soon made happy
by its reception. The lady left here
on Friday morning last, and met and
married the Captain at the residence
of a relative in Boston. Their we'd
ding tour will BE long one-a'ound
the world, but net in eighty days
We hope that Ms" racy pen will
give us some descriptive letters on
life and manners in far-of lands.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-09-04
Valuable Lands for Sale.

WITH q view to change my bust
w ness, offer for sale my place of
residence, known as Colamo, lying 3
miles east of Bristol, on the A NJ d O
r Il, containing about 700 acres, over
500 acres cleared and in good state of
cultivation. The mansion is of brick,
two stories, with ell and cellars, with
tin roof, and is elegantly finished. 1t
occupies a commanding site, and the
view is extensive and attractive. The
grounds are well improved, and cd
journing them are apple and peach
orchards, with a variety of other fruit
trees of the choicest kind. Altogether
the property is valuable and with
small outlay could be made as charm
ing, as it is now a very desirable
place.
Beaver creek tIaverses the farm, af-
fording ample water supply, and upon
it are two sites admirably suited for
machinery, one adjacent to and the
other Two hundf ID yards distant from
the railroad. acre are also indica-
tons of iron OF of value.
The land ID divided into three par
cells, with dive mgs and appurtenances
to each to suit purchasers, as a whole
it would max a first-clas5 stock farm.
Also trac of One Thousand Acres,
lying at the mouth of Beavercreek, in
Sullivan county. Tenn, II miles south
of Bristol and six from Union Depot.
This is good farming land, 800 acres
cleared, balance timber of fine quality
There is very fine water power upon
the place sufficient for any kind of
machinery would be a fine location
for the manufacture of wooden Rrti-
cles a great deal of cedar and pine,
with other valuable timber abound on
the land and in the vicinity,
Also some smaller tracts of unim-
proved mountain land of good quality
Correspondence solicited.
Address
Col T PRESTON,
Box II,
April l3, '75-tf Bristol Tenn,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-09-04
A Lady Swims Across the Hud-
son.

Miss Eliza L Bennett, aged eigh-
teen years, at Dextcr's Baths, foot
Of West Twentieth street, North riv-
er, yesterday attempted, and fully
succeeded in swimming from the
New York shore to Hobokcn, the
start being made at IL 80 A. NJ.
The distance is about one mile. Miss
Bennett was dressed in orange color>
ed tights OF the finest silk, which
fitted her like a glove At the hoar
fixed the young lady, accompanied
by Prof Leach, leaped from the top
of the bath>house, distance Of
twenty feet, and ut once struck
bravely Que for the Jersey shore
During the SWIM across the river she
was accompanied by number Of ex>
perts in n small boat to assist her in
case of accident, but their services
were not called into requlSition, as
she showed no signs of fatigue. Miss
Bennett swims fair straight stroke,
keeping her chest we'll out of the wa
ter, this being considered by her the
easiest mode of swimming. Taking
a short rest after reaching the Jersey
shore, she expressed desire to res
turn to New York, whereupon a
beautiful boat was placed at her dis
posal and she was taken back to the
point from which she started -Ne,c
York Times, PAN.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-09-04
A Hint For borrowers.
Boston Globe.

Boston Globe.
The following is told by a wealthy
merchant Of this city: zone day, as !
was passing through Congress street
n sudden shower came up, and | step
ped into a store and asked for the loan
OfNn umbrella for few minutes
The proprietor kindly loaned me n
cheap looking. second hand article,
and smiled rs promised TO return il
promptly. ! did so. A few days af.
forwards, being short $500 to take up
a note, and not having time to go To
my place Of business, stepped into
the same store and requested a loan to
that amount. The gentleman was a
stranger to me. but he remarked that
anyone who would return a 70 cent
mbIella could be trusted, and he at
once drew his check for the $500.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-09-04
Do You Want TO Paint Your
House ?

If you do, 60 to Bunting & Peppers and
make your purchases, where you will find
large stock Of pure White Lead and PRE-
PARED LIQuln PAINT, of any shade or color,
ready for immediate use.
II you want to buy window glass at very
low figures 60 to uniting & Peppers, near
ly opposite the First National Bank.
Country merchants are informed that
when they want to replenish their stock OF
drugs they can save at least 25 per cent. by
calling ON uniting Pepper, No. 6, James
Block.
Ladies, in want of articles for the Toilet
will find large assortment at prices to suit
the times.
Sept. 81 chn'g.-tf