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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-12
CAPITOL GOSSIP.
Random NOtes-ATairs i'm the state OIL
ces-The reeIers' Warrants-PettyP Pill
ferIng Of state Property.

Random NOtes-Afairs I'm the state OIL
ferIng Of state Property.
| Matters and things about the State. House
were moro lively on Friday morning, and in all o.
the State Offices there was an activity that would
impress
THE CASUAL VISITOR
that the government Of tho State was conducted
upon systematic basis.
| The Auditor had the usual number OF warrant
wanters, current issue, and not few desired in
formation as to the chance Of securing current
warrants for alleged old claims, the parties in
vsriably citing old laws passed by the Radical
regime to substantate their claims.
The warrants, over five hundred and ninety in
number. for the ex-Metropolitans, have been
made out and are nearly ready for delivery to the
Governor. In connection with thess "bills pay
able, and with the police roster published in last
Sundays DEMOCRAT, prominent Republican
stated on Friday morning that he recognized in
the list the names OF two carriage drivers, one OF
whom had been employed by the late Assistant
Attorney General Dibble, and another who had
served Michael Hahn. II was stated further that
these two had
NOT SERVED AS POLICE
or militia but like many others, hundred or
more, they were Included in the list of deadheads.
Our informant having occupied position
where he daily saw oil who went in or out of the
State House, he was we'll able to cay VIII, were
and who were not entitled to pay.
The committee to examine into the condition
OF the Office OF the late state Public Education
Manager will meet to-day and organize, and
will most likely unearth something rich in the
way Of
SCHOOL FUND APPoRTIONMENTs,
and that DONE the committee to examine The
Treasurers Office will have easy task in ascer-
tanning who drew these apportonments from the
Treasury.
The State Land Register is now occupied in
filling .out and entering patents for over three
thousand acres OF land which were deposited be-
tween January / and April l, but which were not
entered.
In making q circuit Of the Capitol on Friday
morning DEMOCRAT commissioner noticed that
THIEVES HAD BEEN AT WORK
OF tho rooms, the gas fixtures had been twisted
of. and in others books had been carried away.
In view OF this fact, it was suggested by como
that the doors under the Senate Chamber, lead
ing to the courtyard, be fastened up, and that a
sufficient detail OF police be made to prevent the
pilfering that is now being carried on.
During the day the Governor signed the bill
extending the jurisdiction Of the Third District
Court and one or two other bills, and made q
few appointments, all Of which will be found in
another column.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-12

GUS duties devolyipg upon the married ladies' In
charge.
We take this opportunity to correct an error
which WAS either due to slip of the pom or the
mischief OF printer. One Of the lady MANAGERS
was mentioned in our report Of yesterday M Mrs.
Jesse X. Bell, whereas IL should have been Mrs.
Major John X. Bell, a lady 10 whom most pro-
minent and delicate part WAS allotted, the charge
Of ohildren's tabeaux. How she acquitted her
self Of her task can be better attested by those
who witnessed this most charming spectacle.
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TENDER by the then State Armorer, Mr.. Wallace,
upon an imperative order given by Antoine, 81
Acting Governor during Keilogg's absence, me
application having been previously indorsed ny
others connected with the State-hoasse a. A.o,,.
Wallace was the only person besldes ANTOINE
and three others who, as they thought, knew OF
The existence OF the order, or knew that arms
and ammunition were being shipped, as
1T WAS IMPORTANT THEN
that nothing should be known OF these facts.
Wallace was the person who communicated them
10 the writer At the Charity Hospital and the fact
of the shipment being made public in day or
two caused suspicion to rest upon him. The
night of the day on which the publication was
made Wallace visited the writer again, and after
exhibiting the order again, stated that they were
called TO account by Antoine and the rest, as be-
ing the source OF the "leak."
He was fearless man. generally speaking, but
stated At that time he was afraid
THEY WOULD MURDER HIM
II they discovered that he was the source OF the
published information. and begged that his name
DO kept secret.
would his name be mentioned, when bidding the
writer adieu. he left him, and some time after
wards
Hrs 11rEIEss CORPSE
was found beneath small trestle crossing q
gully. mile or 80 beyond the city limits, on the
Jackson Railroad.
Although he was staunch Republican, and his
party had control OF State and police, no inves-
legation was made, and the only report that was
heard OF was rumor that he chad fallen
through bridge. .
TAKEN IN connection with Kelloggs ''oampsign
mont OF arms ETC., TO the parishes, the facts rea
tive TO VILLAGES sudden death might form an
important feature In history OF the Louisiana
campaign Of 1876.
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TAX SALES.
Enormous Fees and Costs Charged by
RAatCnI OfIicials lateral for Iuvcs-

En0rmsus Fees and Costs Charged by
Radical OfIiciais-Material for Inves-
tlgation.l
The matter Of erroneous commissions charged
by Republican officials In tax sales Is pretty clear
" shown In petition for an injunction in the
Sixth District Court, where L. Madison Day, Esq,
asks to have set aside the sale Of his property,
one lot Of ground and buildings In tho square
bounded by Caronde'et, Baronne and dravier
streets.
From tho petition II seems that the property
was sold to Joseph j.. Brent at tax sale, the tax
title deed dating September 80. 1876, and II ap-
pears also that the property was sold for 1910.
The petitioner, in one IL his pleadings, AYERS
"thAt said YAK collector wrongfuily aud illegally
included among tho
oosTs AND CHARGES
etc. in addition to the alleged taxes, 013 OF AZ
Attorney Generals commissions; also, the sum
of eel rs over and above his own commissions
and charges and auctioneers commissions and
charges for making said sale; which OF them
selves render said sale a nuIlity.
That under act ii, OF 1873, said tax collector had
no power or authority TO sell the property, etc..
until after he had advertised II three times within
ton DAYS preceding the day OF sale, in the official
journal, and that IL was not so advertised, and
that the advertisement for said sale was only pub
lished once, and that on the morning OF the day
Of said sale. That the property
was not 30 described in said advertisement, that
IL could be identified"
Petitioner AYERS that the property sold
WAS WORTH TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS.
while 1t was sold for t2470.
An injunction was iesued by the court restrain
ing Auditor Jumel from issuing any title or deed
to the said Brent, aud enjoning the latter from
receiving such title or deed from the Auditor.
This matter of tax sales, excessive costs, etc.,
can be thoroughly ventilated by the committee
TO inquire into the affairs OF the Auditors office,
Az the records OF all such sales should BIO in that
Office.
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ANTOINE's EXECUTIVE ORDER.
That which sent Hugh y. Campbell to
East Feliciana In 1875.

That which sent Hugh y. Campbell to
East FeIiciana In 1875.
II is not within the memory OF "the Oldest citi-
zen' that there was active military duty ne
cessary in 1875, but by the following original let
ter written throughout by Antoine, IL seems that
while Acting Governor he thought differently.
II was about this time that Maior Gen. Camp
bell made trip to East Feliciana. The "order'
is % follows
STATE OF LOUISIANA
Executive Department.
New Orleans, October 0, 1875.
COL Jack Wharton, Adjutant General Louisiana
Militia:
SW-You will please issue the requisite order
assigning Major Ger orsl Hugh J. Campbell TO
G. @. ANTOINE,
Lieutenant Governor ana Acting Governor of
And in explanation OF the above the following
EXECUTIVE ORDER"
has turned up as an original document in the
State House:
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Executive Department, )
New Orleans, October o. 1875.
It having been officially represented to the Ex-
ecutive that the civil officers and the courts OF
the State in the parish Of East Felicisna have
duties by armed violence and lawless disturbances
and assaults, IL is hereby ordered that Major Gen.
Hugh J. Campbell, commanding First Division
Louisiana State Militia proceed frthwth to Olin-
ton, the parish seat of East Feliciana, and make
thorough investigation and report OF the facts.
He will also extend all aid possible to the civil
authorities in restoring public order and tran
guilty and securing obedience to the processes
of the courts.
@. 9. ANTOINE.
The legislative committee to whom was as
signed the duty Of investigating
THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE
might have ascertained few facts in connection
with these "orders' that would have materially
aided the other committees in their investiga-
tons.
That committee adjourned, however, until
June 18th, and by that time it is more than prob
able that the other committees will have COM
peted their labors losing, consequently, the benz
efts that might have been derived from an early
investigation Of the executive office.
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WHO Is HE?
An ex-Repubiican OHlciaI said to re
100000 short In his Accounts.
.l-.. LII

An ex-RepubiIcan OHlciaI said tn re
$500, 900 short In his Accounts.
II was whispered about in Custom II ouss cir
Giles Yesterday that some
VERY DAMAGING EVIDENCE
had been found in some OF the records at tho
State House relative to tho Off oial conduct Of
some OF the late Republican officials, aud one In
particular, who, rumor says, has been making
settlements or compromises, during the past
three or four months, with tho state tax collec-
tors in his own office: and, although the current
rumor goes far enough to say that the collections
made in this manner, and the State moneys re-
ceived
FROM OTHER SOURCES
will amount to 5000, 900, il is known as a fact
that the State Treasurer has stated that this off,
cial has not paid into the State treasury
since January / 1876, over 10000, and there Is the
question that puzzles the new Attorney
General
He says however, that he intends to make It
interesting for the grand jury soon. and further
thsn that denied all knowledge of statement
credited TO him whioh inferred that he would be
dereliot In his efforts
TO PUNISH CRIMINALS,
even though he Gnds them in the ranks Of the
ex-nspublican officials.
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A few days ago we mentioned the arrival in our
city Of Miss Corinne Bouligny, who has Just re-
turned from Europe, where she went two years
age TO perfect her musical education. Last night
II was our good fortune to call at her house and
enjoy the delight OF musical soiree. We will be
practically Obvious (real oblivion in such case
being an impossibility) OF the charming society
that surrounded the youthful artist. We will
speak only OF her and of her artistic attain
mentR. When she left US, IL seemed but thing
OF yesterday; we remember that only the night
ingale's melodies could compare with the sweet
ness OF her voice; now she has added the perfec-
tion of art to the gift of nature, and we
sincerely compliment our charming country
woman upon the attainments Raired in such q
short space Of time. The journalists time being,
as everybody knows, rather uncertain thing.
we happened to drop in late in the evening, when
the soDgstress was in the middle OF $50 tonge
dune mutt d'Ete," beautiful reverie Of Ambrose
Thomas. We heard enough, however, of
this TO enable us TO appreciate Miss
few minutes repose, she modulated "La Tin
CARA" q sprightly air, full Of yocaIism, well
adapted TO her voice, and showing that there are
no difficulties that she cannot conquer with the
sweet instrument.
Among other things, we were particularly de-
lighted with her Interpretation OF Victor Masses
Paul and Virginia." which fully showed the
method, manner and expression Of her talent, to-
gether with the varying and always correct scope
OF her voice.
Really we think we have now new Patti
among us. There is the voice, the style, the ex-
preston, the taste, joined to the general charm
that lovely woman, in the symmetry OF beauty
and the eloquence Of expressive eyes and coun-
tenance, always carries with her. We hear that
Miss Bouligny will favor our dilettanti with con-
cort on Tuesday next. We gratefully anticipate
the treat and congratulate the amateurs OF the
Crescent City upon the musical feast now in
preparation.
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WELLOGG's CAMPAIGN MATERIAL.

More Facts Relative to the Distribution
Of Arms - The Mysterious Death Of
wallace, the Former state Arn,orcr.
Pursuing his Investigations into that "vein OF
metal" struck in the State House Rubbish the
DEMocRAr's observer found, yesterday. few
more facts In connection with Kellogg's
REouIsIrIoSs FOR ARMS,
with which to carry on the campaign.
The DEMOCRAT has already published Kel-
logg's original acquisitions, and an original in
voice is found, dated philadelphis, October 16,
1875, in which is shown a receipt for
ARMS AND AMMUNITION
shipped TO this city by the Philadelphia and
Mississippi Southern Mail Steamship Company
THIS CAMPAIGN MATERIAL"
was shipped by United States ordnance officer
; and addressed to the Governor Of the State, for
- the purpose doubtless of putting the State on a
Republican war footing for the election OF 1876
but just how all Of this vast amount OF campaign
material has since been disposed OF IL difficult to
ascertain.
In this connection the fact is pertinent that the
shon Adiutant General stated, in 1876, that there
were
NO MILITIA ORGANIZATIONS
IN tne SsAte, ana only yesterday ~ was found,
through that "vein Of metal, /" that the State was
At the time divided into military divisions with
militia organizations in each.
One letter found yesterday was dated March 4,
1876, from q. ii. Griffin, Ponte Coupee, making
inquiries as TO his commission rs colonel of one
OF the regiments (the 6thl in the third division.
and another letter, dated
JANUARY 90. 1877,
from the same person, signing himself Colonel of
the Sixth Regiment Louisiana State National
Guard, recommended that commissions be issued
to four persons as first heutenants OF yarious
companies Ia that regiment.
Some Of the old habitues OF the State House in
sist that il was about this time that the Packard
chieftains we're getting the negroes into re i.
ments in the country parishes for the purpose of
either holding the fort or Of establishing the
Packard government in
SOME OF THE PARISHES,
where he would gather about him his colored
srny and hang on like grim death against high
Joint commissions or anything else, and that
Arms and ammunition were sent to the country to
csrry out that plan.
II lie slso Sn undesirable fact that fixed anmuni-
tion Was shipped to Hsrrisonburg early in sep
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Highway RalalscrY

At II O'Clock Thursday n,pbt Onier nor,y
heard the cries. WATCH murder. coming from the
corner OF orleans and st. Claude streets, He
hastened to the scene and found a man named
P Pe.er oNss M sGuflling with man named Arthur
was one Of three men who had attemntad ~ snp
him Of f45o, the two others having made Their
escape. BoRue, at the instigation Of O'Nesl WAS
taken 10 the Fourth Precinct Station and locked
up on the charge Of highway robbery '''"0'
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Throwing. BRICKS.
As Will be seen, this Sort Of Pastin,e Ia
some times Dangerous.

AS Will be seen, this Sort Of Pastinae Ia
sometimes Dangerous.
About 8 o'clock last night, ut the corner OF
Tchouptoulas and Washington streets, Nicholas
Hussop. aged fifteen years. was shot in the side
and slightly wounded by boy named John
Frank.
The wounded 10y was taken to his residence
where his wound was dressed by physician.
Frank Was arrested and locked up in the Sixth
Precinct Station.
On being interviewed be stated that no was
passing the corner above described, In his baker
cart, in company with boy named Henry Roth
field, when crowd Of boys, Of which the wounded
boy was one, threw bricks at him. He told them
TO stop, and rs they did not desist he drew his
revolver and fired, wounding Hussop. Rothfeld,
who was in the bakers cart with Frank, was
locked up In the same station, charged with be-
ing an accessory to the shooting.
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the Mississippi Sound TO prevent the introduction
Of yellow fever.
The president laid before the board bill pro-
scented by Casanave, late recorder OF deaths, eto,
for recording nearly $50 deaths OF INDECENT per-
sons prior to the REIMBURSEMENT OF The office, and
asking that the same be presented to the City
Council for payment.
On motion the board adjourned until Juno /,
unless sooner convened by the president.
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EII AT'TgfIs ~.
The Dose Repeated-A Few More Cancel
IntfOns.

The DOSE Kepeated-A Few more Cancel
IattOns.
January 6, 1876, Kellogg cancelled $4,000 bond
for p Magloire. Tax Collector fAvoyelles, and on
the 4th the bond of +. O. Hester, as treasurer of
the police jury Of the parish Of Jefferson, the
surety being N. Commsndeur.
On the same day he Cancelled . bond dated
March 2. 1879, for @. W. Ringgold, as State As
signor the bond being for t2O, 900, and the sure
ties l.. II. Lemane, Armand Prelot, julius Sooha
and Arthur Gastinel.
Next, prior to that, was the three bonds of
John A. Watkins for 1900 each a. city assessor
for 1867, 1859 and 1861, and on October II
1875, he Cancelled Loans bond rs harbormaster
for $3.50, the sureties being O. W. Boothby and
\. A. Wolney.
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Picnic.

The annual picnic given by the young men Of
the Louisiana State Agricultural and Mechanical
College, yesterday, at the lege farm, was one
Of the most recherche entertainments OF the
i anu nVser soo os
bed about the farm, wbi Q Others enjoyed them
selves dancing in the fine hall. AID when the
shades OF night set in and the young folks were
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-12
forced 10 return to their homes they carried WITH
them the remembrancea OF happily spent dayl
The Ixusfe Aunsn

AT O'Clock last night difficulty took plaee ON
Magazine street near Erato, between jno. Nc
Calaf and one Weilken which terminated In Tho
former drawing knife and stabbing tho latter ia
the abdomen. '". ''
Tho wounded man was taken to his radiance
by his friends, whore his wounds wero examined
BY q physician and pronounced light.
The accused succeeded In eyaainu arrast
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BURGLARS AEajn

between tho hours OF ii and IL O'Clock Tburs
day night thieves, during tho absence OF the
inmates. broke into the residence of Mr.. Dietz.
on Magazine street, between Fouchsr and Anto.
mo- mo, aud succeeded in stealing and carrying away
fzg m currency and lot Of iewelrv valued at 81 49,
the window-psne and then forcing the window.
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CITY AFFAIRS.
lEyEE tories.

-rrer, n Report Wade TO the Governor
Yesterday.
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THE COURTS.

Judge Billings, OF the United STAGES District
Court, will probably leave to-day or tomorrow
for Washington.
Judge Woods, OF the United States Circuit
Court, will sit as District and Circuit Judge for
a couple Of weeks.
United states Circuit Court.
N. W. Casey, receiver OF the Now Orlesng
Banking Association Vi. Thomas Robinson
Judgment for plaintiff Ia the sum Of 10000 with
interest.
@. Nathan va. Board Of School Directora-Ar-
gued and taken under advisement.
Eug. Il. TarDox vs.. Robert Chapsky-Defend-
ant eDjoined from using, initiating, etc., patent
stencil piates claimed by plaintiff.
The state National Bank has fled suit in
equity against Mrs. Mary O. Thornhill and others
on promissory notes to the amount OF $4,000,
which orator claims is due him for property sold
defendants in 1870, situated in Tensas parish.
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United states Circuit Court.
AMUSEu EETS.

ACADEMY OF MUsIc.-The fayorite and beant-
ful drama OF the 1.-TWO Orphans, which whom
ever presented has met with q most cordial re-
ception, constituted the attraction last night at
the Academy. The entire company appeared
and the play was received by the audience with
every manifestation Of pleasure and satisfaction.
Misses Wllmot and thompson, as Henriette and
Louise, were, as usual, the recipients OF the
marked consideration and sympathy which the
homeless orphan is ever accorded.
We have Of late alluded to Miss Wimots suc-
cess as an emotional actress (if we may be per-
mitted the current phrase), and Miss Thompson
has shown conclusively that she ID as fully alive
to the demands Of part involving sentiment as
she is in comedy. These ladies have been Sc
verely taxed of late and it Is but Just to say that
in "Caste" and Lemons" Miss Wllmot fully sus-
tanned her reputation. Mr.. Onorato, who had
kindly voluntt cred his services, and the COM
pany generally were efficient in their several
roles.
At the matinee to-day, "Woodcock's Little
Game" and the "Benicia Boy" will be performed,
the Leoa Sisters again appearing in their won
derful acts on the flying trapeze
CARnoLLToS GARDENS DO not forget the ex-
cellent and varied enle :tajnment to be offered TO-
morrow at the CArrollton Gardens, comprising
promenade concert from 4 to o'clock p M, by
Moses d Vogels band, dramatic performances by
Al hall a
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HOTEL ARRIVALS.
CITY HOTEL.

A D Parrish, Wis
r Manning, Mich
L II Rylandf La
Sam Geo Kenshaw, Nd
J West, La
J T Muse, La
Rev Bennett Il wife, La
F Howard h wife, Mise
Henry 5warts, Gan
LII Britain, Hazlehurss
II r Mimms, Utica
hIrs z e Mimms, Mas
Henry Ssyers, La
Ben D Mattingly, Ky
W II Shsrp, Ala
Norah Scovell, river
J Fl Martin, Texas
B Fl Gordln, La
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Chas Henning. Ala
w w HaIbsrt, p
Rev A J ,''iller, M'ss
Miss Joe johnson, Tex
Jno Elwell, IL -
III Bennett, La
Mrs J A Ross, Miss g.
Miss Vergie EwelI. La
Chancey Bennett, Can
J N Ellis, Hazlehurst
J O Smith, Crys al Spgs
D J Purser, Mics
Il Frankel, Leota
J @ Andrews. city
P W HARDWOOD, Ma 49,.
W r 5tokels, city
Samuel K Hays, Ky
J 3 Perkins, La