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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-08

For years this company has been gaining
popularity. and very Justly SO; they now rank
among the foremost machines for durability.
economy and beauty, being easily manipulated.
and moving smoothly and lightly. They have
become great favorites with the ladies. Mr.
Wilson, the able. liberal and courteous presi-
dent, has won many prizes in the past few years
at all the large expositions with his machines
Mr.. Wilson has sent to our city representative
in the person of Mr.. j. T. Thurman. who seems
fully equal to the emergency and. we must say,
is a very agreeable, polite and affable gentle
man. thoroughly acquainted with the machine
business with which he has been intrusted.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-08

ing him, perhaps, after deducting insur-
ance and taxes, thirty dollars per month.
In ADDITION to this, he has $4,000 in
vested which pays him 10 per cent. Other
items, such as notes and few acres OF
land here and there, will amount to
$4,000 or $4oO0-in all $4,000 or 1874 600.
This is the result Of twenty eight
years OF active life He was never
an extravagant man nor money
maker. His brother William (half
brother) had q faculty of getting hold of
considerable property, and at his death,
Q year or two ago, left large estate.
But the Senator has never been a money
getter. He gave himself up to public
affairs and let private affairs take care
OF themselves. He has no insurance on
his life, and it may be doubted il he
would have home but for the econom-
ical management of Mrs. Morton. With
the assistance Of her brother, Col. Hol-
loway,, she has held the purse, paying
the bills, making purchases, and attend
ing to such matters as pertained to her.
husbands material interests.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-08
'e forced, with the precedent lie had established.

FORCE THEIR WHITE BROTHER CORNELL
to resign.
Another. and leading spirit, too, had not for.
gotten that Hayes ignored them when he was
forming his last Louisiana Commission, at which
time they requested OF him by telegraph that
one Of their race he selected az member OF the
commission. One Of them, however, seemed to
think that the Presidents private secretary
bagged the best portion OF their long dispatch,
and for that reason was more charitable, though
he, too, thought that the white members of their
party had
FOOLED THEM BADLY,
and they didn't care to trust them any more.
They say they don't want any more commits
sions. The first one, they say--the high Joint s
to made Hayes and he made the McVeigh
commission which unmade Packard, and now
sherman had put up a commission that would
put one Of their race Jas. Lewis, out Of he Naval
Office by abolishing the Office. "We've had
enough OF commissions" said the colored brother,
"and are done with the Republican party, too.
They have fooled and cheated us often enough,
and we are tired of it, and that is the reason we
put
. THAT DOSE OF CAUsTIC
in the memorial to the President which the DEM
ooRAT published yesterday morning."
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-08
A QUEER REVENGE.
A Man Keeps Others From Killing Him
by KILLING Himself

On Thursday morning Patroman Rauche
brought to the Fifth Precinct Station hat, coat
and vest and bowie-knife, which he found or
the levee, head Of Coffin Lane. These were 81
lent witnesses to the leap into the future OF
unfortunate who had become weary of this world
Last evening the body of an unknown white
man was found floating in the river at the head
of Adams street. II was secured and made fas
to the bank, where it was subsequently identified
to be the
BODY OF EMILE CORTEz,
q shoe maker, residing at 1879 Dumaine street
between Burgundy and Rampant. The clothes
found by the officer and taken to the alton
were identified as having been worn by the de-
ceased when last seen alive.
Before the unfortunate man took the fatal leap
he repaired to tree that was near by. and with
the bowie knife cut on it the shape Of heart; he
then drove the blade of the knife through the
centre
OF THE HEART,
and hung his hat on the knife. He then dis
mantled all save his parts, and walking to the
edge OF the wharf, leaped overheard.
A DEMOCRAT reporter visited the deceased's
wife, to see III she could assign any cause for her
husbands rash act. She stated about two weeks
that there were three men in the city who were
watching an opportunity to take his life. He re-
fused to reveal to her the reasons that they
sought to kill him, but said that hereafter he was
going armed, and from that time until his death
he carried the
BOWIE KNIFE
that was found sticking through the heart on
the tree.
Yesterday, q week ago, he called his little son
to him and said: II am going away. If don't
return, be good boy to your mother, and also
lake the bundle that's in the room to the shop on
Poydras street." He went off, but returned, end
nothing was thought of this conversation until
Wednesday evening at o'clock, when he left the
house without saying word to any one.
He did not return Wednesday night, and
Thursday morning the proof OF his untimely end
was told by the
CLOTHES ON THE WHARF.
Coroner Rance held an inquest last night and
returned verdict of suicide by drowning. The
deceased YVES 80 years of age and native Of Italy.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-08
Short Items.

Bridget Cavanagh was lodged in the Central
Station, charged with larceny.
For being vagrant and pilfering sugar on the
levee caused Thos. Comful to spend Thursday
night in the Harbor Station.
Chas. Apologize, a clerk, was immured in the
Fourth Station, charged with being found on
Ursulines and Marais streets under suspicious cir
cumstances.
Mrs. McBrids's dog bit J. Zank; the dog was
not arrested but Mrs. Mcbride was.
Officer Cluff Thursday evening shot and killed
vicious dog at No. 1888 Magazine street, the
animal having bitten Mrs. s. Dauneman.
Chas. Fox was lmmnred in the Third Precinct
Station, charged by John Patterson with petty
larceny.
For the larceny of 81 Jenny Lacour was lodged
in the Third Ualaboose.
Edward Adler and E. Bozant, charged some time
since with receiving stolen property, were hon.
orably discharged before the First Recorders
Court.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-08
GEORGIA NEWS.
cincinnati Enquirer. ]

ATLANTA, Sept. IA genuine
ton is created in our politics this
by the announcement that Gel
Toombs will be candidate j
United States Senate in the Ell
next year, when Senator Gordon 81.
will be in Jeopardy. Gen. Toombl i 2
assurance that his disabilities wiz be
removed when Congress meets. His
wise course in the Constitutional Con-
vention has made him many friends,
and Georgia is disposed to consider him
the greatest man she ever furnished the
country. He will make fine race. He
has never been beaten. Gen. Gordon
will, however, be hard to GUST. Among
the other probable candidates are ex-
Gov. Joseph Z. Brown, ex-Gov. Smith,
Congressman Julian Hartridge and ex-
Congressman P. M. B. Young. The
campaign Is already opened, as the
Legislature chosen this fall will be the
one to elect Senator. Gen. Longstreet,
formerly of New Orleans. is now resi-
dent Of Georgia, owning a sheep farm
near Gainesville, and is a candidate for
United States marshalship OF the State.
Gen. LOngstreet takes no active part In
politics, and is quite popular.
Hon. Benjamin H. ELL has been in
terviewed concerning the rumor that
Hayes has picked him out as an avail
able candidate Tor the Presidency In
1880. The amber-h haired statesman
shows his white teeth and seems pleased
at the circulation Of the rumor, but will
not talk definitely about it. He says he
has determined upon q certain course
in the Senate, and that the triumph Of
the cause he will argue would bring
him more qualification than any per-
sonal renown possibly could. Mr.. Hills.
friends, after solemn caucus upon the
rumor, have agreed that " stranger
things have happened" and have gone
to work to divide out the best missions
and candidates. Georgia desires to Ego
abroad"
A rumor prevails to the effect that ex-
Chief Justice Lochrane is now in
New York, arranging for the seizure Of
the property of the State of Georgia,
lying in Chattanooga, Tenn. in behalf
of the holders Of Georgia's repudiated
bonds. His idea is that he can strip the
State Of her sovereignty by forcing her
into court as defendant, and then
make her plead to the bond question
upon its merits. Great interest is felt
as to the course the bondholders will
take.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-08
ADJUSTMENTS.
At the Opera.

Tonight the complimentary performance
rendered to our young fellow citizens, Messrs.
Joubert and D'Aquin, who already rank as
distinguished musicians takes place at the Opera
House under the patronage Of Gov. Nichols and
manyof our leading ladies and gentlemen. Be-
sides the performance OF several comedies by the
Club Dramatique Louisianais, the enter tainment
will comprise musical interiude in which Mr.. Jou-
bert will play on the VIOLIN and mr. DAquin on the
flute, some of the best selections from the
masters. There will also be performed two
symphonies composed by Mr. D'Aquin, by u
select orchestra.
Academy of Music.
NJ. le Ohevaier de Cazeneuve arrived in this
city yesterday morning, accompanied by his
wife, very handsome and charming lady, direct
from San Francisco. We acknowledge the kind
attention Of Mr.. and Mrs. Cazeneuve in paying
the DEMOCRAT o visit. The Commander and his
wife are both charming caetse,us, and will beyond
question entertain most pleasantly those with
whom they will come In contact during their short
stay among US. On Sunday night, it will be borne
IN mind. MIR. Cazeneuve opens the season at the
Academy with an entertainment in magic and
prestidigitaton, and will keep the boards OF that
theatre for week. The box Office will be open
this morning, 80 that all may secure their seats
in time to attend the Sunday performance. The
great trick known as the double Indian mail will
be presented on that evening".
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-08

The Legislature just chosen In en-K
McCreery. The leading candidates are
Isaac Caldwell, of Louisville; Chief
Justice William Lindsey, of Southern
Kentucky; Governor James B. Nc
Creery, Of the Blue Grass region, and
General John s. Williams, commonly
known as Cerro Gordo Williams, Of the
mountain section. Proctor Knott is:
sometimes mentioned, but not with any
great earnestness, and the impression
seems to be that the Chief Justice is.
rather in the lead.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-08
SENATOR MORTON.
Imagining Himself Still i'm the senate
His Financial Affairs.
TCincinnati Gazette1

[Cincinnati Gazette.l
RICHMOND, Ind, Aug. 27.-SingularIy
enough his mind is as active as in bis
palmiest days. He talks very little,
and if he obeyed DR.. Bliss, would hard
ly speak during the day. But he takes
note of every word, inquiries the char
acter and purpose of the medicine
offered him, and occasionally demands
to know what is occurring in the out
side world. Only once has he seemed
delirious. This was during his parox-
ysm Of pain on Saturday morning be-
tween 4 and o'clock.
Il PREJUDICE no man." ne said In a
loud voice, and then snapped his fin
gers as if calling page in the Senate
Chamber. Subsequently he seemed to
his name. s.Terrell," ..Terrell, !" several
times. But in a few minutes his ewes
frightened and he inquired the hour.
Being informed that it was o'clock,
s.The morning papers will soon be
here" he replied. He is easily satisfied
and appreciates the attention shown
him; but he exacts the most constant
attendance Of those who are there to
care for him. 'Sytel," he said to his
nurse, a strong man, an old friend,
"hold my feet SO, and then shall know
you are here. Don't leave me-"
He takes medicine very reluctantly,
and often refuses what is really for his
good. DIR. Eliss gives the order and he
usually succumbs. DR.. Thompson's
regard for him amounts to love, and he
sometimes yields to the Senator's i'm
perative demands, though his Judgment
teaches him better. Yet DR.. Thomp-
son, prior to DR.. Bliss arrival, I'M
doubtedly saved his life by timely and
severe remedies.
Senator Morton has laid by very little
money. He owns a house in Indianapo-
lis, at Pennsylvania and New I orik1
streets, which he purchased with his
share of an $4,000 fee paid him and
Judge Kibby in 1860 by railroad cor
poration. At present it is rented, pay
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-08
MUNICIPAL MATTERS,
The Prospects of Cash Payments mt the
City Hail i'm 1877.


few DAYS ago, at the request of correspon-
dents, we inquired at the City Hall as to the
prospects Of the monthly cash payments during
the remainder of the year 1877, only to receive
the answer. and very logical one, that cash pay.
ments depended entirely upon the collection of
taxes during the same period. We are informed
by some OF the clerks at the hall that the brokers
OF Carondelet street have assumed to construe
our report as meaning that the prospects for
cash payments for September were doubtful,
and upon the strength or subtlety of their own
assumption have been offering very low prices
for the slime" OF City Hall employees.
THE BASIS
upon which the brokers form their assumption
is very himsy one, for, anybody who is ac.
4nainted with their hnainess-ike disposition
will agree with us that they keep very sharp
lookout after the city's financial affairs, and knew
all along that the Administrators Of Accounts
and Finance could not say beforehand whether
September, or any other Of the coming months
Of the year, could be paid for in cash.
In order to encourage the city's employees in
holding on to their fairly earned salaries we will
say that from the LIST inst. up to the 9Th, at 8
o'clock p. m., collections of city taxes exclusive
OF the license taxi amounted to $4,000. against
$4,000 from sill sources during the entire month
of September in 1876. At this rate the oollec-
tions in 1877 for September would amount to
5000 during the month Of 26 working days, to
which should be added the license tax which
shall have been collected during the month.
The fact besides that the tax bills have been filed
In court for collection will doubtless stimulate
taxpayers in coming up and avoid sheriff g fees
and costs OF court not to speak of the return of
commence among our people, which not only en-
courages in settling with government
IN WHICH THEY TRUST,
but has made the procuring of money easier.
AS compared with last year the present fiscal
year shows to great advantage. In 1876 cash
payments were stopped in May, whereas in 1877
the city treasury is paying for the month of An
gust.
A DIFFERENCE OF OPINION
Will certainly be created by proposition which
is being mooted in connection with the placing of
the records of the conveyance and mortgage
Office in 9 fire. proof building.
The proposition, it seems consists in appro-
priating the Superior Criminal Court building to
the uses Of the Mortgage and Conveyance
offices, the Superior Criminal Court to be
established in the Second Recorders Court
in the court building on st. Peter street,
and the recorders court to be removed to the
Municipal Court building, on Elysian Fields
street, in the Third District. Il is claimed that
these changes will economizs to the city $500
per annum. which is now being paid for the
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-08
GOV. HENDRICKS IN GERMANY.
[Indianapolis Sentinel, August st.1

IInulanapOI5 Sehune1 August 81
The many friends of Gov. and Mrs.
Hendricks throughout the State will be
glad to know that private letters as late
as ten days ago represent them at HON.
burg, the fashionable summer resort of
Germany-the Saratoga of Germany, so
to speak. They were enjoying to the
fullest extent all the rare sights OF the
Old World, would remain three. weeks
in Germany, and then by way OF Paris
and London turn their faces toward
home, where they hope to be in the early
DAYS of October.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-08
BreyitieS.

The Mobile railroad carried from the city as
freight, yesterday, for st. Louis, 8l8 boxes and
1872 hogsheads sugar.
The Towards and Columbus cross bats at the
Fair Grounds tomorrow.
Suit has been entered against Becker's and the
Pacific saloon on Charities street, by the State
for license. These suits are similar in character
to that broughtson Thursday against the Bismarck
beer saloon.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-08

Sh-The hall of the House needs repairing
and reftting before the next session to render
the room comfortable and healthy, requiring an
outlay of from $1,000 to $500, and this is to in
quire whether shall incur the expenses now or
wait until the Legislature meets.
Be pleased to signify your views at your earliest
convenience, 30 that I may act in time should it
be deemed proper to do 80.
/ have addressed to each member OF the House
similar communication.
Yours, respectfully,
LOUIS BUSH, Speaker.
Prior to the adjournment of the last Legis-
lature nearly all of the House members expressed
the opinion that it would require q vast amount
Of repairs and cleansing to make the hall OF the
House tenable and many insisted that new fur
niture should be purchased, as last winters ses-
sion Of the Packard institution ''soiled"
TO A CONSIDERABLE EXTENT IL
the old desks and chairs.
For these and other reasons the Speaker has
consulted the members by circular, and will in
all probability with the valued assistance Of Capt.
Ed. Flood, sergeant-at-arms, make the hall OF
the House something that the members will be
proud of. Offers have already been made for
furniture, desks, ETC., and while it will be fitted
up neatly. it will cost but little to the State.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-08
Manager RfdwelI-

Manager Bidwell. of the Academy of Music. re-
turned this morning from his extended trip to
the North. MIR Bidwell has SO far improved by
his sojourn in the North that his friends will
scarcely recognize in him the same man.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-08
CalleI InNuest.

Last evening Coroner Rance resumed the in
quest in the Frank Callel CASE who died in the
parish prison on the Both OF August, but con-
tinued it after hearing few witnesses, owing to
new developments that required the presence of
other witnesses.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-08
THE COURTS.
sixth District Court.

Ernest Petitpain was in attendance on court
yesterday, awaiting the decision of Judge Rightor
on the application for writ of habeas corpus.
The judge postponed the decision until to-rnor-
row.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-08

Mr. G.. s. Caldwell, an Australian, has
just written book to prove that Sir
Walter Raleigh was the author of
sopnets.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-08
Gold SOaDina,

If you don't find Soapina which is manufae-
tured with borax the best of al soap, J. H. KEEL
Ter. 10 Gravier street the inventor and patentee
will pay you double the price you paid for it.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-08
CAPITOL GOSSIP.

shall the Hall of the House of Represent
taIiyes be Refurnished.
Having no Witnesses to examine yesterday, the
Treasurers committee held no session.
Speaker Bush has addressed the following cir
cular letter to each member of the House Of
Representatives:
SPEAKERS Room, House OF REPRESENTATIVES,,
New Orleans, August, 1877.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-08
Silver Soapina,

Silver Soaplna, Gold Soapna. Pearl Soapina
can be found with all grocers, unless he is pre-
JUDGED against home manufacture. or is an
enemy to the South.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-08

The Montreal Herald reports fall trade
Z 4 ST. Il CHS best sinee 1879 1879
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-08

The Louisville Industrial Exposition
opened September 4th and continues
until October 10th,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-08

The action OF the board in refusing to find GER
tain classes Of old and worthless warrants issued
without limit will, If the holders see ft give the
courts an opportunity to investigate the "whys
and wherefores OF the issuance ola
FEW HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS
OF that material, and it will be necessary, per-
haps. to carry to the Supreme Court Q testca
for each ssne or class OF warrants, and that may
In the end result in reduction of the State debt
to the tune OF half million dollars or so.
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the papers, such, for instance, as the develop
ment Of the manner in which appointments are
made upon Treasury Department recommends
tions; how some are relieved or retired by the
Secretary OF the Treasury and reinstated through
the influence Of
THE SECRETARY OF WAR,
and last, but not least. what appointments are
contemplated-all of which the DEMOCRAT has
given, even though there had been issued double
ba elk action injupctiops of secresy; and no won
der it made them mad because it was 8 ated even
that j. Madison Returningboard had his two sons
drawing government pay, in violation of civil
service--what-is-it one in his own Office and
the other as Inspector at the Rigoletes; and
then, too, Tomanderson's. Desmarsis was the
Custom House cashier and at the same time q
member Of the Legislature, when the President
and Cabinet declare that Cornell must leave his
political or federal position, and they will get
wrathy sure when they know that John Sherman
would not permit the Collector to carry his son
on his the rolls, but makes
AN EXCEPTION IN WELLS CASE,
but they won't become half as wrathv as they
would did they know that check would soon be
put 10 portion of this crookedness and violation
OF orders snd reforms. The colored men are
displeased at both Returning Board and Hayes,
and they don't care fig now for either. Yester-
day one OF them told our reporter that Hayes
had laid the last hair on the camels back in their
case when he
CHoKED OFF LANGsToN,
their colored oracle and orator, who. notwith-
standing his recent appointment as N mister to
Hazti. Ia. or was. making etnnn sneeches in
Ohio until, as one of his DISPATCHES says, he was
stopped by the President" The same person
thought that Hayes might have made civil SER
vice exception in Langton's case, and inferred
that, as he had forced Langston to quit, he would