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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-08
The New Orleans, Texas ana Pacific Rail
road scrip.

President Wheelock, who left last evening for
New rk for the purpose Of furthering tho i'm
forests OF The New Orleans, Texas and Pacific
Railroad, before starting made all the necessary
preparations to place'before the public the new
scrip, which cannot but draw TO it's If the atten.
ton OF every clerk, artisan, and fnancier inter-
ested in the future welfare OF New Orleans.
This scrip 10 divided into notes OF FIVE, ten :,
twenty and fifty dollars, neatly executed arAd
looking not unlike greenbackp, except that tney
are somewhat larger. They are convertible In
sums Of one hundred dollars into stock or s,scond
mortgage bonds bearing seven per cent interest !,
and as an ezra inducemsnt to inyessorgl they are
receivable for freight or passage over the road
As the issue 10 limited only $50 600 those seek
ing to aid our city should come for ward At once.
These scrsp bills, IL they can DO 80 called are
gwen to tho g who are not able to subscribe to
the stock OF the road. and whose means are only
sufficient to allow them TO invest smau amount.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-08
LONG RANGE SHOOTING.
THE CHEsGENT CRY CLUB AMDItT
+. READY 70 arAlR orr"
4 suggestion which should ne Carefully

suggestion which should ne e1arefuDs,
Considered ana Acted utpen.
Now That the practice long range sbo,tinp I'm
positions on the Creedmoor team IL abyut h, he
drawn to q close the interest in the
suooBss or THE CRESCENT otry ordtp
increases. and the attendance al the psrk will, no
doubt, be largely increased during The rem sipder
OF the practice shooting.
As soon as the second reserve Ia chosen. and
that will doubtless be decided by TO-DAY g practies
the team will go into regular practice and con.
tinus until Two weeks prior to the match. when
the tesm will make preparations TO leave for the
eeene Of action.
Az they have already shown by ths practice
shooting al each Of the ranges that
THEY CANNOT BE BxdEttHD,
and az they are to-day, as decided by the last
interzs ale match, the champion shots Of mer-
iea, ii would be well for the managers or Oil Gers
Of the club 10 make provision 10 deffay the es-
penses OF the team wbils absent,
IL is well known fact that the members Of The
team, being gentlemen IT moderate means. are
not financially able to defrsy their own expenses.
and for that reason The club managers and some
OF Our public spirited citizens should take the
matter In hand aud see that means are provided
to meet every expense Incurred.
u has been suggested. In fnftheranee Of this
object. that
A PUBLIC ENfERTAINMHsr
be given, the proceeds to be devoted t1 the OBJ :
jeet named, and such ENTERTAINMENT il off 9re
by any Of the clubs OF the city, or by opmlfna-
The question is now, what club will iGangurate
the movement.
The practice shooting will be continued to-day
at ii q. tn. sharp, at Frogmoor.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-08
SUICIDE.
Jacob Merhiing Kills HimseIt for Various
ana Divers Reasons.


ana Divers Reasons.
At half past i've O'Clock last evening Of1ioer O
O. Laooste discovered on the powder wharf, In the
parish Of Bt. Bernard, brown felt hat and let
ter written in German.
The officer took charge Of the hat and letter
and brought both TO The station at the slaughter.
house,
The letter, which was translated read a. fol.
lowe.
II Ia not my fault II Anna IA dead; did not
hurt her: am innocent OF the charge: did not
defame her in any way; but have been treated
In the most bsse way; have SO yes in bank she
is go queer that no one can stand II with her.
Take care Of Anna II che is alive, Tor she CAN
not earn her own Bread You can see how TO get
along yourself. / owe seventy cents yet and s5
rent. / have three boys yet in Germany. wife
who has basely deserted me Tor another man,
my own brother
It Ia a hard thing TO take ones own lfs do
not like to do IL, but can't stand it asy longer
Bury me wherever you find me in the ground or
wherever You can. 1--we at 3g7 Dauphine street,
corner Of Union.
JACOB MERKLISa.
A DEMOCRAT reporter obtained the original
letter, whon showed that ii had evidently been
written upon rough board and in great haste.
The letter was not directed 10 any Que, but sup
posed TO have been intended for his wife.
From The letter II was evident that MerklinR
had committed suicide, and such being the case
DEMOCRAT repOr or visited bis late residence at
the corner Of Dauphine and Uulon streets.
The family were not aware Of the unfortunate
mans fate. but they did not seen muei, SUR
pri cd upon being informed of the facts, as was
explained by nrs. Metkiing She stated that
she WAS momentRrially Expecting just such news,
AZ her husband left home Friday morning in
most excited manner, and had not been heard
from until just then.
The cause assigned by her for her husbands
rash act is that few days sgo he fell out with his
stepdaugbter, girl 10 years old, named Anna,
whom he was devoted to, sud who returned Ills
regard. The cold treatment preyed upon the
girls mind to sucb on extent that she 10 said TO
have become q raving maniac.
Ar soon as he discovered the terrible effect bis
indifference had upon his pet child, he spent
almost every dollar he had In bank to cure her.
Finding that his efftris proved hopeless, he made
up his mind to kilLbmself.
When Merklipg's farewell letter WAS read to his
wife, che said that the above was what he meant
when he wrote that it Was not his fault II Anna
was dead.
Merkng, tho deceased, when last seen. Was
sitting on the powder wharf with board on his
lap writing, and ii is now supposed that he was
penning his last letter. Z
He Is Dc years OF age, q native Of Germany,
and has resided in this city for o number OF
years, his occupation being that OF shoe
maker.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-08
SOUTHERN PATENTS.

Mr.. Fl. N. Jenkins. Solicitor Of Patents, No. n
Commercial Place, officially reports to tbs DEMO
onAT tho following complete list Of patents
granted Southern inventors for the week ending
June IL, 1877:
Louisiana-James NJ. Pollard, New Orleans
fire exttnguisher, @. d. McCulle1, Now Orleans,
caveat, combined sash aud shutter fastening
William With, cayeat fire escape; Joseph Jouet,
caveat, III scbIne for building levees.
Alabama-N. j. Skaggs TaiIadega, sash
balance.
mississippi-R. D. Green, Columbus, motive
power
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-08

To-day the boys Of Hope Hook aud Ladder
Company, No. o. give 4 complimentary enter.
| taintnebt at 0aklstd Course. There will be-
grand d1ings there and lots of fun.
"A. u. Nelson, No. 81 Damp street, has for sale
| ksnd Mchallv d COS new map Of Turkey In
Europe and Asia. Mr.. Nelson IL fixed 10 do The
| r,eatest kind Of printing aud lthsgrsphy.
I The Lafayette Young Mems Bensvolent Ass6~
etation give grand "soree dsnssnts' this even
ing az the Oarrollton Gardens. We thank the
club for Invitations
The famous Chinese cling peaches have app
peared In the market, and Ismantia, on Canal
street, under the Crescent Hail. has some Oh the
finest That can be seen.
The occupants OF Offices on Dorsjere street calf
the sttsntion OF the Board OF Health to the
green hides which are poutibg the cutters Of
that street aud running it's dsigsps mad with
their stencil They also ask the visit OF Do
lieeman TO the neighbrho6d 10 correct other
nuisances, which they will explain.
The concert at The West End Psvii ion yestsr4
day attracted Q great many people to 'ssHsset,"
as we are pleased TO call the "Rew Lsks End"
The music Was excellent aud large number OF
our best people enjoyed ii. Herasfter, the CON
eerts will be given On Tuesday and Friday even
ings, from 3 to o'clock I he Lass car leaves the
lake at 1890 o. III.
Some Of The Custom tfense officials think thst
Grant IN wadsling over Europe with a view 10
that third tettn spoken Of 80 often prior to The
Cincinnati Convention.
j. b. BtocktpB, late Deputy United States
Marshal, who ia wanted az a Witness by The
Audtorisl Committees has, Ii is said, located for
The time being at Mobile
telegram WAS reeeiyed ri the Executive office
yesterday announcing ths death Of Col. Ross
Burke, prominent eitizen Of Natcbitoehss
Judge Whtsher Jeff last evening ON the stearner
Jas. Howard for his vacation trip TO the West,
His headquarters viii be, during lie summer, nj
Prairie dn sac. Wisconsin,
The attention of the p,os il called to the
bathsrs and ba!hing houses At The New Lake
End, who do not comply with the city srdiBsnoes.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-08

Try LEIoBroNs New LEs-Everybody
ought to know who Leighton ~, he Is the venera-
Bile and courteous proprietor of the elegant shirt
establishment situated at the corner Of Canal
and St. Charles street. MIR. Leighton has for
many years made the ehirt business speciality:
aud has without doubt attained . very envabik
reputation among shirt dealers of this country.
Among tho many new and artistcally balanced
shirts manufactured by him, we find French cut
Shirts Irish cut shirts, sleeve cut Shirts coat
out shirts, open all down In front and all down
behind and spirSi seam shirts. also fat and lean
mems shirts, from 81 so to 50 ale to order.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-08

The State Board of CaLvasser, met ut the
state-Hou,e yesterday, pursuant to adjournment.
Present: Senators Iaeharie and Allan and
Speaker Bush.
On motion the board decided TO promulgate as
capvassed the returns for coroner for the y per
and Lower districts, rs follows: Upper Districts
Roche, ~ 052; Ubs stan, 10,S57: DR.. Ffennd, t83.
Lover Dlstricts-I.ance. 99D5; Dsvrop, 6323.
The board then adjourned until Tuesday, at IL
m.
The returns complete will be found in another
column
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-08
THAT UNNATURAL ALLIANCE.
Northern Democrats ana the ReturninI
hoard mt work.

Northern Democrats ana the Returning
BOard mt work.
The chief topic Of conversation yesterday on
the streets, between the spells Of wiping the per.
spiration from the face and seeking shady place
where the breeze might strike one, was the
startling announcement made In the Pic that
the movement which eliminated In the indict-
ment OF the members of the Returning Board
was conceived somewhere North of Mason and
Dixon's line, and that IL was through tho influ-
ence Of Northern Democrats that this crusade
had been started.
In order to get at the bottom OF this matter q
DEMOCRAT reporter started out, and in the rst
dash of his ardor came across Judge Whitaker.
when the following cooquy ensned
Reporter-Judge, have you seen the Pic g edi-
torial relative to the indictment of the nj mbers
of the Returning Board, atd it's comments
thereon
Judge WhiHaker--Yes, / read tho article, but
l don't think thatthere is anything in it requir-
ing an answer.
Rep DO you know Of any connection between
the action OF the Grand Jury and the District
Attorney with any person out of the state in
bringing about the information against the Re-
turning Board.
Judge WhltaKer-N0De IN the least. do know
and you can cay that it comes from me, that I do
not believe any person exec pit the Grand Jury
and the District Attorney koew anything OF the
facts about the information which has been fled
am satsfied that there has been no orreepond-
ence between anybody connected with tho court
here and anybody North. The Grand Jury, an
independent body, acted upon the information
given them, and there was no outside influence
furthering it.
The reporter next waited upon Jno J. Fiuney,
Esq, the District Attorney. who expressed sur
prise that any such intimations should have been
thrown out. In q conversation he said: 81 have
not read the article, but If it leads to the infer
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-08

Mr.. David Danziger, the liberal and enter
prieing dry goods merchant, leaves for New York
this morning via Mobile line. Mr.. Dsnziger ia OF
the firm Of Danzlger 4 Sons, one Of the largest
dry goods houses in this city. He has won for
himself many friends by his genial and pleasant
manners. MFR. Dauziger gees on . business trip,
and the thousands who patronize their esta blisl-
ment may look for treats in the way of beautiful
dry goods on his return
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-08

The Hope Benevolent Association give picnic
to-day at the Fair Grounds. One OF the features
Of the occasion will be type-setting match. Az
we have heard there are only three competitors,
but all them are frat elase, and some lightning
type setting 70 to be expected. We will watch
the result with much iuterset
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-08
The Orphans. Treat.

Capt. John ]. Brown, Of the steamer Gov.
Alien, as 10 his yearly CUSTOM offers an excursion
trip 10 the orphans Of the various asylums on
Thursday, the 12th inst II will be 4 basket
picnic, and already fifteen asyums have accepted
the invitation. IL ia q good move on the part OF
Capt. Brown, and we have no doubt that the
children will duly appreciate IL and enjoy the fun
to the best of their abilities,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-08

Bay CLERK desires In modest way 10 sid The road,
he gives his five, ten or twenty dollars and res
eeives this scrip In lieu thereof The scrip he
keeps and uses ID 20 psy freight OF passsRs. ~
the case may bs, on The eumplsticn of the road,
OF adds 10 Ii and secures second mortgage bond
This novel idea cctnmsnds itself vt obee 10 those
Who sse aud have been anxious 10 give their mite
TO the road, snd to those who have now 10 psy no
tax for Its building Ii aff,rds ~ opportunity III
rendering the aid they would otherwise have viii
lingiY given.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-08

Staub fears nothing. He goes into no COM
promise. He ia in for The indictment, and for all
we know, the hanging of Johnson, Bnrch and all
the members of the Returning Board. We back
him on that score. In the meanwhile he die
penses news at Goldthwsites bookstore, on Ex-
change alley, near the corner of Canal street. to
all comers-Harper's Weekly, Frank Leslie's, ETC.,
IS we'll as all the latest dailies,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-08

We call the attention OF taxpayers to the notice
OF Messrs. John Klein & Co., in another column.
Taxes Of 1875 and 1877 wifi be paid by them at
large discount aud licenses will be settled on the
most favorable terms. It is worth the while to
interview thesa gentlemen.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-08
A Rare Compliment.

Under the above title we find in the Galveston
Mems OF recent date, letter OF comm sndatiOn.
which We reproducs for the FAKE Of "Au Lang
syns.' The gentleman TO whom IL is addI ssssd,
is the son Of Col. A. Fsrrer, dear old friend Of
one OF the proprieters of the DEMOCRAT. The
correspondence which speaks for itself, Was
brought about by ths recent great and disastrous
fire which occurred In Galveston, and which do
stroyed among other valuable property, the inn
menss estab sbment Of Msssrs. L. Il III. Blum.
In concluding their settlement with l.. II II.
Blum, the committee Of Insurance @di listers took
occasion to pay tho following unusual and very
high compliment to Mr.. A. Fsrrisr, ut present
and for several years the book, keeper OF Messrs.
Blum:
GALVESTON, June %, 1877.
a. Ferfier, Esq, Galveston:
Dear Sir Tho committee Of a1justsrs, in con-
GLIDING their settlement for the loss Of Messrs.
l.. h II. Blum, consider that they will have but
lily concluded their Iabors were they to fail 10
make duo acknowledgment Of the valuable as
sistance which you have rendered them. Tho
admirable system and the unyarytag correctness
OF the accounts Of tho Msssrs. Blum, ldsr yOur
charge, have rarely. IL ever, been equaIed In our
sxpt rience, and VS. degire personally 10 give You
this Expression Of orr appreciation OF your skill
m accountant and yozr courtesy ss gentleman.
n. o. Cotton, chairman; J. II. Eolak. Alex doses,
James M. Rankin, N. A. btearns. w, M. CHI.
Iaspie, j. w. Wiekershan.
To which Mr.. Fezier replied:
GALvGs1oa, June Is, 1877.
To Messrs. 8. 0. Cotton, chairman; J. N. Rankin.
w. IA. Glaspie, J. II. POIak, M. A. 5teArns,
}. w. Wlckeysham, Alex. Moses:
Gertt.srnen--Fo answer Ia an adj qrate manner
your very kind expression Of appreciation con-
tanned in your eommunica ION OF the 23i inst. la
task which | an unptspared to fuiall with salts
faction to mysslf, words, In this instance.
would fail to convey the feelings which have been
no anex pectediy aroused by the fstterng lsngu-
afss dictated by your sentiments. This voluntary
It's siInonisl ON your esteemed aud respected
committee is, iudeeo very gratifying to me, and,
with snch eucours cement. shall always earn
estly endeayor to merit the same confidence In
the future as you have been kind enough 70 cay
have msrited In the past. Thanking you very
tincersly fyr your cordial rememb, anee atten-
ton and many favors shown me, remain with
great consideration yours rsspee fully,
A. EERRIER
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-08

P. L. Cusacbs, we'll known and renowned
among the druggists OF this city. has just re-
ceived, as per notice published elsewhere, full
assortment of French medicinal herbs and fresh
medicines. Give him call.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-08
HOTEL ARRIVALS.
CITY anFEI.

w Thorne. Galveston Miss N Tarit, Ala
Henry Conner Ala w Conner, Aa
A Elestine, Baltimore James Gale. BROOKLYN
Rev Z Lytton. La S. neni y. Scranton
Dip old ri tsDurg u French, Plttapur0
Owen Gravel. Miss ID A Cox, Ala
Fred CLARK, ala VIM II Sting. Ala
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-08

BY THE IABHSpN
Among the many departures by the Jackson
and Northern route for New York and East.
erh points last evening, we notice the follow
ing u. b. Wheelook, ESD, president lew Or
leans Pacific I.sirosd; g. W. Sutton and wife, IL.
Sister and family, Joseph Held and family, NJ.
Russell aud W. O. HowIett and others. For San
Frahoisoo-M. Buiger, II. Maroguart and II. Der.
cegay. For Niagara Falls and Eastern points
Herman Isaaos and wife, J.. Smith, Of Smith,
Bro. h 90, and family, Hiram II. Steele, Mrs J.
FinBey, II. O.. Bush aud family, Fl. Wilson aud
family l.. Erickson, John Ksilhsl, j. II. John.
con, Miss N. supple, L.. @. Garrigss and q.
Winsns.
ny THE MOBILE FAST LIVE.
Geo. Ellis and family. for Virginia Springs; J.
M. Martin. for New York. J. Katz and family,
M. Schwartz and family, for Virgins Springs,
Joseph Bimon, for New York; Judge W. A. 81
more, ior Baltimore; l.. Prsdos, n. CHASER and
sister, for Virginia Springs; r. Holander, for
New York aud Europe; j. Teller and family, for
New York; J. W. Platt and family, for New York
via Niagata Falls Mrs. q. w. Nose. for Charles
ton; T. J. Dswnis, for New York. Mrs. Ducstel,
for Europe via New York: Max Dinkelspeil and
family, A. b. Heslve, for Virginia Bptiogs.
Mr.. Jonah If. White, the popular agent Of the
Atlantic Coast line, left for The East by the Mo-
bile Fast Line. Capt. @. Stinds leaves for Cncin-
natl this Sunday evening, via Louisville. 4. M.
u ,yd coal merchant Of Pittsbnrg left for home
via Mobile Fast Line.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-08

The place to buy hats of the most fashionable
cuts is as &c st. Charles street.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-08

j. II. Walker D. d. g., 1870 Delord street.

Jno. y. Adams has beautiful selection Of
summer hats, which are sold cheap at rs st.
Charles street.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-08

This water W II prove to be d gentle dlure 81
and tonic, and will be beneficial Ia ana3uia an
Brigbts disease Of The kidaeys.
Respectfully. your obedent servant,
JOSEPH JONES, M. d,
Professor OF Chemistry and Clinical Medicine.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-08

Below is given the anslyss Of water from q
well recently sunk in our city, and as the chem.
lists result shows there are eura tive powers in
the water, Ii is Of general interest. The well
YES pat down by John Hallidsy's patent we'll
boring process. and IL will, doubtless, excite the
attention Of our msdioal profession,
MEDICAL DEPARTMENT.
University Of Louisiaha,
New Orleans, June 80, 1877.
shepherd Brown, ESD, 40 Union street and G59
Vt. Charles street, New Orleans:
.IJedr Sri have examined the water from The
well on your premises with the following resu lis:
Specific gravity t09t5.
Slightly saline taste.
Upon standing brownish red deposit falls.
Upon careful chemical examination this deposit
proved TO be carbonate of iron, which had been
held In solution by osfbonie acid gas. After the
water is removed from the well the esrboBio aoid
escapes and the carbonate Of iron is preepitatsd.
Each gallon OF water yields five grains OF the
carbonate Of iron.
~ .sr
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-10-17
FOREIGN NEWS.
Latest War News.
THE RUSSIANS PREPARING
FOR WINTER.
Cost of the Famine in India,
FURTHER RETURNS FROM THE
FRENCH ELECTION.

LONDON. Oct. Is.
A special to the Times from CaIcut ia
says il is feared war is imminent be-
tween England and the Amer of At
ghanis,an and the Khan of Kelst, in
consequences of the location of "A British
force at Onetta, in Beloochistan, which
the Khan and Ameer construe to
mean permanent occupation OF that
country. Though the force at Onet
IA il only sent rs an e~cor
to the British resident agent,
yet the Viceroy declares its
maintenance there ia necessary meas
ure of Imperial policy. The Amer of
Afghanis,an is negotiating with the
KelAt and Bloochee chiefs for a forcible
expulsion of the British, for which he
offers his help and warns the Kan
that their continued presence means
eventual absorption.
LONDON. Oct. Is.
A correspondent at SistOvs gives a
favorable ccount of the Russian prep
arations for "a winter campaign. Vast
stores Of corn and forage have been
laid in at the depots along the Russian
railroads. but the mud il frightful on
the roads. Two miles south of Sim
| nitza fridge, il takes eight horses and
twenty mel pushing behind to get a
light wagon through. The railway
from Tratesti to Slmnitza is progressing
rapidly.
1t is estimated that the famine will
cost the Indian Government fifteen
million pounds, exclusive of the loss
of revenue and other indirect effects.
PARIS, OFT. 1910 A. NJ.
The result of the election i~sunknowr
vet. The RappeI claims that 52i elect
ors give 3l7 seats to the Republicans
and 1877 TO the MacMahoniteS, and II
second ballots Will be required. Tn.
Seicte urges the Chamber 10 use IN
sparing justice in this respect.
PARIS, Oct. l6-l2 NJ.
Complete returns, except the colo
MES, show that 3l4 Republicans ana
2l0 Conservatives have been elected
Fourteen second ballots will be neces
sary. The Conservatives retain IA,
seats of the l5S held by them in tn,
late Chambers. The Republicans re
tain 297 seats of the 1858 who voted tn
order of the dav consuming the disso
luton of the Chambers.