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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-19
THE SURVEYOR AND THE STORM.

We intefyiewed Surveyor d'Hemecourt last
evening on the subject Of the prevailing equinoe-
sisl storm. Mr. d'Iiemecourt said that although
the levees In rear OF the city are not under his
control, he has been watching them closely in or
der 10 avert danger. AZ late ss last evening he
had no apprehension Of any break except possi-
bly, at one point. at the dyke Of the tail
race leading the waters from. the, Bien-
willie draining machine into the Orleans
drainage canal, which IL weak, the woodwork Of
the dyke having been burnt TO the water-level
and only little earth. mound remaining above
40 keen the high water from running out.
Mr.. d'Hemecourt says that he made report
on the subject about two months ago. but Moth
ing was done TO strengthen the point. In case
OF q break here II will endsnger oil that
portion OF the city between the Two
navigation canals. The Surveyor, however,
fears that should the storm continue with the
same violence. that there will be breaks In the
navigation canals, and has prepared himself for
All emergency. According to Mr. dHemecourt's
rain gauge, there fell 8s4 inches of rain from
. o'clock on Monday morning until o'clock on
TueedAy morning.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-19

istrator Cavanac ana to him alone. Inc continue
GUS torrents that had been pouring down all the
afternoon, aud the increasing wind after night
fall made IL not unlikely that the waters Of Bayou
st. John and the New Basin would be backed up
and threaten their banks. The broad lakes that
covered the city. to the rear of Rampant street
from either Of the above sources would
bring about another overflow like that
Of 1873. About II o'clock p. m. rumors Of
break in the Old Basin reached the ears of adj
ministrator Cavanac, and he, without any hesta
ton, although the matter belongs strictly TO an
other department than his own. at once started
for the scene OF the threatened disaster La
quarter Of an hour he had secured the services
of two gangs Of men who patrolled each side OF
the Old Basin as liar out as the Bienville street
draining machine, scrutinizing every weak spot
Through mud and slush the Administrator, wet
to the skin, travelled, and near Claiborne bridge
discovered q
BREAK TWENTY FEET WIDE,
through which the water was pouring. A set of
hands were Immediately employed, and, after
alone, would have deluged the Second District.
Proceeding further, it was found that the water
was running over in
ANOTHER CREvAssE
at johnson street, but the help secured, after
combating it for some time, closed it. Pursuing
his examination, Mr.. Csvsnac learned Of still
another break at Dorgenois street, where the
WdteIs VI bayou ot. Sonu Woio Whou1u6 Os0is oA-
dangering the whole rear of the city. This, too,
WAS STOPPED,
and after the crisis had been passed, patrols were
ordered to keep guard against the rising waters.
On each side of the basins q squad Of men
marched lantern in hand, inspecting every
weak place, and mir. Cavanac's orders
were for them to remain on duty all night
After every thing had been made secure
on the basin, the next point of danger
was at the Bienvlle draining machine,
where it was said some weak spots existed. Visit
ing that, the energetic Administrator found every
New-York tribune., 1877-03-14
THE CANADIAN FISHERY CLAIM.

OTTAWA, March 13.-The correspondence re-
atng to the alleged violation OF the Treaty OF Washing
ton and the lobster controversy has been published
The closing dispatch to Earl Derby from SIR Edward
Thornton is follows. 1t dated Washington Jan. "a
1876
Nh LORD: With reference your Ordship's dispatch
OF 2stb ult, have the honor TO state that have
than urged upon Mr.. Fish the Justice " pr9curing
the repeal Of tine tariff of the sh Of February, ls7jsas
far IL relates to the imposition Of duty tnr tins
containing fish imported from Canada on the ground
tnat it was IN voOn Of the 2lst article OF the treaty
Of the sth OF May, 1871.
Mr. Fish, admitting that the duty in question
opposed the spirit. IL not 10 the letter. Oi the
treaty, had promised that lie would endeayOr 10
obtain repeal OF the Objectionable enactment on the
next meeting of Congress within the last few days bave
reminded um OF the matter. He excused himself FOR not
having yet ken steps the ground that owing to the
multitude Of requests for papers by the House OF
Representatives. hc hal been than usually Occu-
pied, but he has assured tat will take early OPP
portunty OF calling the attention OF the chairman OF the
Committee on Ways ANA Means to the subject Your
LOrdsp is moreover, that the House Of Repre-
scutayes IL constituted that 10 Is difficult To In
duce IL pay attention representations made to
il by the Executive Government has it great de-
rectIfy the mistakes which may have been made
by the las, House, In which the majority was Ot the op
posite party to that of which it is now composed
New-York tribune., 1877-03-14
WASHINGTON GOSSIP.
MR.. THOMPSON TAKES CHARGE-MR. sTEPHENs'S
APPROVAL OF Mr.. HAYBS-sCATrERED FACTS


MR.. THOMPSON TAKES CIARGE-MR sTEPHENs'S
APPROVAL OF Mr.. HAYBS-sCATrERED FACTS
AND RUMoRs.
WASHINGTON, March 13.-Richard w. Thomp-
son. who arrived here Last night called at the Executive
Mansion tins morning in company with Senator Norton
The President them in the red paflOr and delivered
20 Mr.. Thompson his commission Secretary VI the
Navy. The latter, accompanied by ex-Secretary Robe
son. reached Navy Department at about IL o'clock
The exSecretary introduced him to chief clerk HOgg
and afterward 10 the wel-knOwn col0red messenger
Lindsey Muse who has been for ~ years the messenger
at the Secretarys door Afterward the chiefs Of the
different bureau presented and then the clerks Of
the -ecretarys office headed by the chief clerk paid
their respects. During the ntroductons Senators Ham
lin and Blaine and Representative Reed Of Maine, en-
tered the room and paid their respects. There was no
sIeocl-making Tho secretary and eX-7ccretary con
erref together for hour or So and at aoont O'Clock
Mr. RObeson took his departure The chiefs OF the sew
era bureaus and clerks Uf the department WILL to-
morrow take formal leave Of the eXsccretary at bis
house on K-st
Mr Thompsons assumption OF the duties Of his office
placr. the new government complete working order,
ana the probabilities are that when the new Cabinet
meets 10 o'clock Tomorrow morning, according 10
arrangement, every executive department VIII be rep
resented hy its chief officer There Is variety Of bIsi-
nppoIntmrnts Il Is believed viii be considered and prUba-
bly, deciied upon in time to send 70 the Sate t9-n2r
row W1rthcr any action Ill be taken upon the Soth-
rrn ou.,fiou a This council remains matter OF con
lecture Pressure being brought to hear ilp0n the
Admins straton carly determination. Dnt tne de-
cIuratiou IL reiterated tIat President Hayes Will act
caunusly and with view avoid any repetition Of the
urp .-nt condition o. affairs in those states. ~
ExScrciaIy Fish called to pay his respects 10 the non
Alexander H. STEPHENS to-day aud passed some time I'D
cOn. rsaiiOn with that gentleman Nj stephens sahi ne
va. gIad that President Haycs shaping his policy
something after that OF Gen. Washington, ny ealing
ar md min good alJ without regard 40 tn'lf
noiiiical or partisan anteccdrnts He predicted sts
benefit 10 the country II pOncy shall DE carried Out
Mr Also
states drsir. ~ br left 10 themselves IN govern hc
.ryes As may best to them ana R thdt lr dyts
can ar need 10 i. To their governments are re-
pnbcan in form and that they obey the laws anu keep
the peace. -, a.. ,t.,
Among the reports tonight IL one 20 the erect tat
Nrs.r, Prrrrpunt ana Cushing have been recalled HOm
their respective uis5iO III England lud spain
New-York tribune., 1877-03-14
TIE DRiM1.
1YCETM IHEATER.

Mr.. George Wood began his season as man
agr OF the Lyceum Monday night by presenting IN
entirely credable manner the Oates Troupe in the comic
opera Of La File dc Madame AngOt" Mrs. Oates has
greatly advanced in artistic proficiency since she first
acted in this city-at the Olympic, some years
acobut she remains the the fiber that orig
inay attractive. Sne is merry, miscicvous dashing
and she sings exceedingly well. Her company has been
carefully soected and 1t contains efficient and various
talent Mile ROscau acting Nine. LGHge, made an excel
cellent impression, in the song and the two duets
in act second and there vOcierOus call for her. at
the end Of the ehutOn OF the public enthus-
asu indeed which far surpassed any other de-
nOtement Of popular pleasure elected by the
representation. Nile ROseau has beauty, talent, a
soprano voice very rich its middle tones and her
vocalism and acting betolcned order Of ability and
thor0ughness of training such not commonly
found on the opera bouffe stage. Mr.. John How
sou-wnO used to act well, at Wal
lacks. in Mimi"-appears IN this company,
aso and shows the force Of sterling talent The piece
needs description. In the English version il has been
qualities that deform the French original
and Of that adorn it. The sacrifice Of esprit to
purlty is not one however that should dsfayOr.
The attendance the Lyceum not large, but the re-
opening may be mentioned as an auspici0us incident
New-York tribune., 1877-03-14
LATEST SHIP NEWS
[For other Ship Yers see Third Page.l
ADDINKn

steamship New.York. Quck. NewiOreans March 7, with
ami TO Bog trt - Morgan.
steamship Richmonh Kelly, tcLnond City Point and Nor
folk with mdse rnd pas 10 Old Dominion steamship Co
steamship Pioneer Wakey, Wilmington y. c., March 9.
with m,ise. ard pass. 20 " m. p. clyde = Co
steamship Neptune Berry Boston with mdse aud pass 70
MetruIo oitaI steamship Co.
Bark Coin h. Mcneil. Crowel, providence In Oaallst 20
Parsons & Loud.
Bug Gipsy DAM, Ties, New Haven. in ballast to A.
Abbott.
Schr \. D. James Of and from Aunapolls n p,
with potatoes to e. p Woodwork Co.. yesse ~ p l.
Ncyius ~ son.
schr. Nellie F. Hunty Maenas with lumber TO Chsse.
Talbot x Co.
Sclr. Mary Ann Kelly, Calais. with lime 10 master.
Mary Susan snow, kockland with lime 10 H2vllaad
q Prt
schr Nettie Cushing Robinson Rockand, with lime 70
Haviland q Pressv.
schr. Charles Baldwin Dennis Rockand. with line TO
J. b. Brown.
schr. Veto ThOrndke Thomaston wilh lime Hayand q
PreSsy.
SAILED.
Steamships Wisconsin, To- Lis erpoo; Wyanoke for Rich
mond, Agnes, for Ph adephia barS Antelope, for ST
SAILED BY WAY OF LONG ISLAND sOTND
Steamship Giaucus for Boston; schrs B fp Portland;
Caroline Knight Tor Spruce Head John W. Hal, OOnrgA
Cora and r.. Stinsoa, for Boston.
WIND-sUnse, moderate NJ cloudy
New-York tribune., 1877-03-14
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
THE GERMAN EMPIRE.

BERLIN, Tuesday, March 13, 1877.
In the Rechstag to-day debate on the Bud
get was resumed. Prince Bismarck again opposed the
suggestion for the organization Of Imperial Ministry
He sad Imperial ministries do accord with present
imperial institutions The Constitution prescribes GER
tain paths within the bounds o; which it necessary 10
move, and which shall not quit long az l continue
Chancellor" He then reviewed the progress OF the
young German Empire showing IL could only proceed
slowly In the OF its organizations hu II had
hitherto proceeded in the right direction aud made
teal progress.
LONDON, Tuesday, March 13. 1877.
dispatch To The Daily Neirs frop Berlin says:
recent order from the German authorities that the
who formerly served in the French army should quiz
Alsaee and Lorraine Immediately accept German
nationality, Will be brought under the notice of the
ReIchstag by the deputies from the provinces. The
order has been modified, but only TO offer better
affects 700 families"
A Berun dispatch The Daily Teteqr1ph SAYS: d" In
the Resumed debate the budget Rcichslg Herr
BesaEcon, Deputy from and Mayor OF Metz made n
s1tonal speech describing the Tunous state OF affairs
his constituency and asked for selr-guvernment for
Asace and Lorraine. He quoted statistics showing that
property IN Lorraine worth only half what
before annexation" The UItramo utane deputies ap-
plauded the Speech
New-York tribune., 1877-03-14
TWO WAYS OF GAMBLING.
Edftnr OF The TrtbMne.

N Z ITOT OF WE
SIR: In your editorial of this date, headed
"The Lottery and Policy Business, you seem TO class
the Door mans way OF gambling swndiing, robbiDg
tbIevipc business which neither people, Judge, jury
police nor any else ought TO cOuntenanee Beng
against law ought TO be suppressed These are hard
facts Not being player, but outsider. and hearing
people talk would like ask THE TRIBUNE question
or two Did ever hear that all the policy players, n
terry ticket buyers faro bank players. pool ticket buyers
or any other unlawful way gambling. produced panic
in tins any other country Did The IhIBUSE ever
hear Of business lawfully or legally carried!
on which did create lead To "a panic, which lulnel
millions people, and even showed @ effects upon the
brute creation l. IL fact that the NcwfOrk STOCK
Exchange Cotton Exchange, Produce Exchange, ana
Gold Board ruined more people than all the ilegai
gamblers havnl could multiply questions Gni state
facts but do wish occupy your valuable time one
thing cerainpOOr people 0ogn To wake up when they
are urdgrd around and ;he rich are let 80 iree H. r.
Netr- York, March l., 1877.
New-York tribune., 1877-03-14
POLITICAL NOTES.

The people have come TO the conclusion that
II q reform campaign.
Mr. Pelton thinks that his reputation ought
TO be contingent result in March" he is willing
70 be ynG.cated.
1t has lately been discovered that a Demo
cratic editor can transform himself sympathetic
ally Of the negro with the greatest hnency.
Unless President HAYES changes his policy
politics wll become monotonous and the political
proi bets will have TO 20 out OF the business.
The most cutting way in which the Demo
ournals distinguish MIR Hayes is by calling
him acting President" He is acting" and TO the
satisfaction of tGe people, TOO.
Mr. TiIden might follow the example Of some
English statesmen the loose and enghten the public
with few pamphlets. His views on the AS so or
ugaI question would BE- pertinent.
The ASktabuld Sentinel, edited at Jefferson,
Ohio, by " {. Howels. perhaps, the first news
paper nominate Gov. Hayes for the Presidency 1t
dd so Oct H. 1870 days after the election which
retired Allen TO private life and put end 10 his
chances Of securing the Democratic nomination IL 1915
Senator Cameron ought to have more con-
nderaton FOR his political opponents. They have proved
time and again that he TO be one Of the Senatorial
sabal That would control the President And now IN the
first Of the Administration he gives up the attempt
= hopeless task. Some persons haven't bit oi
Mr. Secretary Thompson has never served
two years before mast, butt is affirmed that his
nautica requirements varied than were those
nPreSden; Taylols Secretary OF the Navy When this
ohcla first boarded m3n-Of at the GOspOrt Navy
yard he paused before the hatchway, startled
gance dCvnwaTd and exclaimed Great Caesars GhOs'!
uthe -- thing ISN'T hollow"
There was evidently no ground for any sober
expectation that the Harrisburg Legislature would be
Illuminated with other than the normal political wisdom
OF PenGsylyGnia. II these sOOns had for once thought
worth while 20 act as the representatives OF what is
most thorough substantial AMI liberal IN culture, most
hglmiuded and Trustworthy and cOmmendaDle in the
soeia and political life their STATE, they would nave
sected senator, simon CamerOus sOn-inlaWS wayne
ha"Veagh.
1t is difficult to analyze the demonstrative
oistrss Of the Democratic editor but the cause OF his
anguish Turks somewhere between tine poles Of this
olIemma. Il the Administration Of President Hayes
makes TOTAL shipwreck OF institutions u VIII be very
uncomfortable US all bat If 1t does not, then the
door Of political hope swings shut IN the face Of the
Oehocfacy and they LEFT without in nlpping and
them
The Democratic gentleman who is anxlously
sweeping tne political horizon with improved tele
scope 70 discover sign Of Republican opposition to
The Presidents policy !. well nye it up as fruit
iss effort He Is only wasting his time and will get no
setan for the and his So strong
parry paper The DdnB Journal can find nothing TO
'ppose but says President Hayes has surpassed the
oo"t ssngune hopes Of his warmest advocates He
snowings just appreciation Of the true character Of
New-York tribune., 1877-03-14
PUBLIC OPINION.

II remains to be seen whether the Cabinet
will control M HAYES o. Mr.. Hayes 'he Ji"net' s'ou
deal de pends on that.-lU Uucl Observer lD'u)
The cordial Endorsement by the press ana
,.o ~ tIe Ideuru!rt course o. Pr sl!rut Hayes ~
ibr selection of his Cabinet well illustrates thc uhVtf>ai
esteem which ali manifestations oi sh horai courage
are heidi Boston Herald lln''l
Of course, Hastead's motives for desiring
the paris mis-. Ion are ioy and patriotic hs diplomatic
ability can utilized with tc effect; ana tIe h!S IlleI-
% t, triI ftcr he less pOudcros and viii be re-
level by charming =purts ot French humOr-lLouls-
willie COurier-IOurnai (Drmt
With anything approaching far treatment
Ic viii srcur mere a. uyd supporter. a. can br Ouud
in the land: but we been imposed upon 100 oiel TO
be absolutely geess and are more disposeu 20 place
INew-Oreans Times lind. Dem)
By his inaugural address and Cabinet ap7
ntmcuts PRESIDENT Hayes has so lar ftNOIutl"hiArd
,nnn i'm tLr Sou h that. according TO the state
inent of an original Confederate ana present Demo
t he viii br ~, popular that section Of the country
within six months as lie IL in the North indianapolis
Journal (kcpJ
New-York tribune., 1877-03-14
MoRRIssEY AND THE POOL BILL.

SIR: / read in the morning papers Of this
date petition presented 10 the Legislature by Belmont
Co.. which l should fancy to be very presumptuous
asking the recognition of gambling only AT Jerome Park
Seeking this exception, they want the Legislature to
exempt the men who the head and 'front.' of this
election pool swinde. Mr. Morrissey who has the ex
elusive right OF all gambling privileges at jerome Park
and Saratoga of course ia desrOus 10 have it broken mp
elsewhere in order glve him the monopoly This LOOKS
like reconpense from Belmont Co. for services rel
dere by orrsSey curing the election it his pOOlOOm
There would DC no cause for complaint II everything
had been conducted fairly at Jerome Park by tie pool
sellers but IL common occurrence in Palls nutuaIs
10 have tie management accused OF cheating publicly
But no persOn received any satisfaction he was merely
told # not satisfied to purchase There Is no doubt
but that there has been very large amount or money
sent To Albany defeat this bill a REPUBLICAN.
Netr- York, March ID 1877.
New-York tribune., 1877-03-14
PLEADING FOR FUN AND GOOD HUMoR.

A nonderons English cotemp0rary has called
attention To the lippant common to American news
aT r meaning OF humOr scattered through the
Columns of otherwise slguhad Journals AMI the frequent
Iigt yrItIng many editor IL 10 very ttue tat
az nte wear. good deal Of space has been gwen u nun
tn American daily papers And why should tlis not DE
Tho wit In one cnumn way deiracts from TIE iOfce
~ br nautical leader another and those newspapers
CARRYING the greatest influence the political ones
which dish up the most fun The NE"-foHk TRIBUNE
has been thanked by many communications from SUD
.cribers for printing daily the best examples OF Whtt
me Yer York GrGphic calls American Punch Inc chahSe
/, for the better aud great change II ls III l. only
when newspaper allows ippaney 10 perineate All lts
articles that the innovation Is rightly complained o.
What reason Is there that Journal should come iortn
every day as solemn judge sentencing criminal 10
death liz is well 10 laugh occasionally Ihe fun
FOO las The effect OF making the daily paper family
nnrn II Is no longer read only by the ponpOUs head
f the house 10 has become interesting 10 every one,
and he who opens paper for sort OF article does not
stou with its reading Coming from nonsense ne stTays
o tat of tine news IL does harm, either for the
Lurryins mau of business 10 nnd sparkling line here
aud there hs morning paper lie can ponder over tns
New-York tribune., 1877-03-14
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE,.
TO THE NORTH POLE IN A BALLOON.

TO the Editor OF Ihe Tribune.
SIR / have a plan by which the North Pole
can reached within months OF the time Of leav
ing New-YOrk least such Observation taken OF
its surroundings will dispe all doIbs to its foTma
It Is to take to 800 north latitude or as near as
possible balloon, basket OF which should BE- riSScd
in such O manner TO answer as a boat, sleigh. or
sOu the material used to be Vucanz rubber 80 that
when the boat Is turned il would act as tent or
Int 10 sleep IL being proof against heat or cold AM
no other material could equal 1t. The balloon
world have 10 be OF sufficient capacity % carry
three men and provisions enough 81 last one month
The rirty should OF aerOnau seienthc man.
and a seaman and mechanic combined. Upon reaching
the above latitude the bearings 0f the North Pole cOutl
taken and the wind blew toward II, ana the
thermometer was at highest point for The season
" hch in that latitude, is about 7O) would allow OF an
ascension 1000 feet more, aud stii Dc Dehrape
The chances that the surface current would take me
balloon 100 miles, and the bdoonists coud see
from 10 900 miles further. As soon as the current
changed the balloon could either proceed IN the direction
IN which the wind 0lew Land and the party either
proceed uorthward foot return a. thcJ saw ht IL
would require than or three hours 10 go the
100 miles by balloon, and when the party landed tiey
would be in good condition Tor travelling Dy land OF
water. HENRI r NlChOl>''
EOrdhaa, ". T., March L. 1877.
New-York tribune., 1877-03-14
INSURANCE INVESTMENTS.
the Editor Or The TriJun@

To The EdttOr OF The TrtJune.
SIR: | hold a policy in the Union Mutual
Life Insurance Company OF Maine for the amount Of
OOO and therefore feel at liberty to express my sur
prise tnat in the list liabilities John q Hoyt, bank
rupt, L should find The said company an unsecured
creditor" 10 the amount Of $4,000. Do the laws Of
Massachusetts OF OF Maine permit lie insurance COM
pany to invest the policyhoider's money without Sc
curty II so, it is time il was more generally known
and ask the above question and fOr reply from
the company OF other authority through the me-
dlm Of your valuable paper, in order tnat all policy
holders OF said company may have the benefit Of any
sponse which this communication may elicit.
JAMES 5. HosMER.
New-York tribune., 1877-03-14
THE JOCKEY CLUB PETITIo,

TO the Edtf0r or The IFtOhhe
SIR: | have resided on Twenty -eighth-st.,
near Fifth for good many years, che last two or
three OF which have been made very unpleasant by
crowd OF ruilans who blockade the Of Twenty
eghtE-st aud Broadway. For eight months IN the year
streets in vicinity impossible by ladies'
was hoping owing your efforts the nuisance
abolished. but it remained for the gentlemen
posing the American Jockey Club 10 cham zion the
OF lot OF swtudrrs IL Is than limited tnat eT
of these and honorable gentlemen ill.,
teresled in the great MOrTissey election pool steal.
Hoping you Will not relax in your efforts, am yours,
Aec York. 3iarch l3, 1877. CITIZEN.
New-York tribune., 1877-03-14

THE FIFTY THoUsANDTH.-Th critic of Tie
Boston Ga.se In the Of March 4, speaking OF the
last - rert OF the Harvard society in Boston Music
Hall. says The Chickerpg Piano upon which Dir.
Lang paye eel a instrument the n!ty tbOusanGtn
made by the firm Of fChickering sons Ii was superb
instrument rich and LARGE Ia tone, equal throughout its
whole compass sOnOrous with an exquisite singing quail
Inv and remarkable carry ing power In fact, was in
every way worthy the firm that made IT, and noble eN
ample OF the perfection To which they had brought their
work Whatever may DO the merits Of tho pianos Of