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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-31
LONGEVITY.
One Hundred and sixteen Years Old and
Yet In the Prime Of Life.

One Hundred and sixteen Years Old and
Yet In the Prime of Life.
State Treasurer Dubuclet returned to the city
on Monday morning from trip to his plantation
in Iberville parish, where he says the crops are
in good condition but rather backward. On his
own plantation he has negro employed who s
now lie years Of age, and who has been in the
Same family since he was forty years Of age.
His name il Nelson Jordan, and his Fnatiye
State virginia, where he was q slave, and when
Forty years OF age was brought to Louisiana and
sold to the father OF his present employer. Even
OF bis advanced age now he cultiyates and has
raised three acres OF corn, using only q hoe to
keep 1t free from weeds and grass, besides at
fteuding to garden patch and attending to light
duties about the place.
sOld Nelse," as hs is called, claims thst before
he was sold By his master, ia Virginia, he had
boarded up nearly three Thousand dollars in
gold and bank bills, which he secreted in the
woods on the plantation, and he has repeatedly
desired to return to find the lost treasure, but
hardly thinks his trip would be successful
Besides attending to his corn now, he manages
70 ind time to catch considerable drift wood in
the river, using SIX # he made with bis own
hands, and ID 30 eccentric in his way, that be
mendB and patches his own clothes, his ye-sight
being. yet sufficiently strong to permit him to
thread needle On bright day.
He is particularly down on lazy niggers," as
he calls them, and does not let an opportunity
pass to express his indgnty at those OF the plan
tation laborers who "knock- off" moment before
shutdown.
He Is active and economical, and has laid up
about $500 for "rainy day, and expects next
year to raise big crop Of peas.
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Mortimer Carr, Of the firm of Carr & Lsup,
charged with breach OF trust and embezzement
was yesterday before Judge Smith for a prelimi-
nary examination, but at the request OF the law
yers the case was continued until the 9th OF
August. The Judge also reduced the accused's
bonds from $40, 000 TO $40 900, but Carr could not
furnish even this amount Of bail, and went to
the Parish Prison.
Marshall Kier, charged with assaulting po-
lice officer was sent before the Superior Crimi-
nal Court, yesterday, by Judge smith.
David French was yesterday sent before the
First District Court BY Judge Smith, under $3.50
bonds. on a charge OF larceny.
Ex-Judge Heidenhain, charged by Conrad
Kresner with breach of trust and enlightenment,
was yesterday discharged by Judge Smith. The
prosecutor in the case was fined $40 for contempt
of court.
On Saturday night some mischievous person
opened one of the valves Of the Good Inteut Dry
Dock, at the head o: Delande street, Algi4rs
which filed the DOCK which came very near
sinking it.
Saturday night Capt. E. 3. Trinidad, Of the
steamer Willie, fell down the hstchway and
broke one Of his arms.
Charles Reckert is in The Third Station on the
charge OF having goods in his possession sup
posed to have been stolen.
For the larceny OF five collars Lizzie Davis wss
locked up in the Third Station.
Forty-six capines departed this life Sunday
night.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-31
THE GAINES CASE.

A New Order Made Relative to Appeals.
An order was received by the clerk OF the Cir
cult Court from Judge Billings modifying his
former orders in the Gaines case.
Appeals are allow we'd in all cases 10 which appii-
cation for appeal has been made, or within the
period OF two months from the last day
Of the last term shall be made when tho value of
the property OF the respondent making the ap-
plication is equal to tho sum Of $4,000,
which value shall be determined by
the report OF e. Sabourin, ESQ.,, filed
herein; provided that any respondent may show
by affidavts to be filed within len days from the
service Of this order upon his solicitor, that the
value OF his property 80 recovered is greater
than that given by said report, and the complain
ant shall have five additional days in which to file
counter aftidavits. ALI affidavits SO filed, or
copies OF The same, shall, together with the re-
port, be forwarded to one Of the judges.
Appeals shall operate as q supersedeas when
they have been applied for, and WHEN suffi sient
bond shall have been given within sixty days
from the close Of said term.
In case the appeal is not to operate as q SUPER
sedeas, the bond shall be in the sum of $25O0
In case the appeal is to operate as superse-
IDEAS bond shall be given in the sum OF $500,
and an additional sum of Is per centum of the
value OF the property of respondent recovered by
the judgment, as fixed by the said report III Mr..
ga bourin.
In all caRes when the value OF property is not
equal to the sum OF $4,000 and no application for
areheariDg is pending, the Judgment is exigbe
at the close ct the term at which 1t was rendered.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-31
THE sHOENIAKERs.
An Interview With some J0urneyrnen
About the strike.

An Interview With some JOurneymen
About the strike.
Contrary to his habit. DEMOCRAT reporter
dropped in lager beer saloon yesterday after
noon, where there were oongregated quite num-
Der of journsymen and boss shoemakers, excited
y discussing the present condition of their trade
and the wages question. Although both sides
grew quite warm in their debate, they took beer
with one another very fraternally.
During q lull in thu conversation the reporter
stepped over to the most declamatory individual
and begged to be informed as to the merits OF
the case.
In response the journeyman said:
'We've got bosses here with us-dont you see
them2-aud I'm telling them exactly what we all
think. Who are you, now, tell me?"
Reporter-A representative OF the DEMOCRAT,
who wants to get at the bottom of this thing.
Journe yman-Oh, yes; that's all right. You
know, by G., we sll want living. You want
living, and you work for it. 30 do all Of ur. The
trouble is that we don't get enough wages, and
We are bound to have them or, by G -, nobody
will do any work. Yes, we'll fight and 20 to hell
but well have fair wages.
Rep.-Tell me now what is the diff yrence
between the price you get and the price you want
from the bosses2
Journeyman--Fuy fifty cents q pair on all
kinds OF work-juss as it comes. No, don't put it
oo"h DV my Sohtc, iol tbdt IASU YET. we
want show, damn it, and we'll get it.
Rep.-Do you intend then to make strike?
Journeyman-Oh, no, not now. you bet your
bottom dollar The bosses haven't got say work
to do now, and we'd. be fools to strike when it
isn't the bnsy season. We will strike then. but
that won't be till fall I'm an Irshman, here's q
Scandinavian, there's Yankee and this man
along side you is q German, and they all agree
with'me. One thing we amt like that shoem aker
Muller, who got money for the cooperative shoe
makers and then went Off.
German then stepped up and with much ges-
ticulation said: "We want the besses to know all
that. We wants it and il the DEMOCRAT speaks
init der paper the DEMOCRAT goes right We
got no trouble init der bosses, but we wants die
brode. We meeting had on sunday, but the
police would not let US meet. We went to the
Mayor to-day ahd no said we can meet just as we
like and he police will give US. We don't want
trouble and we don't going to get IT,
Rsp.-Then there is nothing in this talk about
the shoemakers making trouble?
MISUNDERSTANDING. No trouble We want and
our society is old, and from the charter we got o
right to meet.
When the reporter left the party, bosses and
journeymen we're ordering beer.
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muncation OF the 10Th inst, in1uiring whether
on importing scraps and cuttings OF Havana TO-
bacco, and paying the customs duty thereon, VIZ;
SINE to lincenssd cigar or Gig arctic manufac'
turer, from the United States bonded warehouse
WITHOUT THE PAYMENT
of any internal revenue tex.
In reply, you are informed that, in accordance
with departments decision of January q 1877,
(copy her ewltb inclosed,) such transfer may be
made directly from the United States bonded
warehouse TO the licensed manufacturer, pro-
vided, the transfer is made under the supervision
of customs officer detailed for that purpose, who
will accompany the tobacco to the factory OF such
manufacturer; and provided further, that
you SHALL PAY ALL EXPENSES
incurred by the government in connection with
such transfer, which payment shall be secured by
a deposit with the collector Of customs, OF such
amount OF money az he may estimate to be suff-
cient to cover such expenses, shy deficiency to
be paid BY you, or excess to be returned to you
on the completion OF the transfer.
Yours being the first application made TO the
department. for the establishment OF any such
system of transferring tobacco scraps from bonded
warehouses to licensed manuf cturers,
AS A GENERAL PRACTICE,
no general regulations have been promulgated on
the subject. IN view Of which the department will
await a reply from you upon tho acceptance OF
such privilege.
Very respectful ly
Fl. r. FRENCH, Assist Secretary.
Mr.. JAMES MGCAFr1L, New York.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-31

By THE JACKSON ROUTE.

The departures by this route last evening iu-
Guided j. Lsllande and family, for Waukesha;
Miss II. A. Rathborne, P. Labonisse and family,
Chicago; Mrs. yno. Phelps. A. Ruttly, New York
d. d. Marian. Miss Ada smith, W. A. Hastings,
P. W. Kasford and family, 1T Louis Rev. G.
Merrell, Cleveland, Ohio; J. G.. Poindexter, W.
Greenwood and family, Warm Springs, N. O., r.
n. Gilmore. Mrs. e. N. Gilmore, San Ffancisco
T. E. Griffins, Richmond, Va; g. Essential, Nav
York; W. H. Lowe, Wilmington, N. c.: @. w.
Barnes, Jacob Morse and family, Chicago; J. W.
Watkins and family, Niagara Falls.
The following were among the departures by
the Mobile line on Monday evening, July 30, 1877:
J. 8. White and family, for Gainesville, Ga; A.
Delvaille, for New York; j. J. Marion. Of sam L.
Boyd Co., for Montreal, Canada; J. scratchley,
for Savannah; NJ. kieffsr of Kieffsr Bros. for
New York; H. M. Gall, for Philadelphia; J. J.
Mcbride. for New York; Mr.. Richards and family
and Mr.. Victor and family, of Texas for the yir-
giuia Springs; J. O. Keyser, for Rome; a. L.
Weber and Philip Leiber, for Paris, France, va
New York. Mrs. Gen. Busy, for 81. Louis; Mr..
J. w. Lane, of Central America, for New York,
also Mr. j. Al. WtherspooD for same destination;
@. s. Kellogg and servant. for st. Louis; b. w.
Woodruff, for Louisville, and J. p. BlantoD, for
Wankesha Springs, Wisconsin, via st. Louis and
Chicago.
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PaIals Royal.

Among the many changes to take plaos soon
on the grand boulevard none will be more strik-
ing and more indicative Of the good time to come
than the swaying TO the breexs the banners of the
grand "Palais Royal" 0uxaentorprising friend
Levy, who has for 80 m any ytlrs been the popu.
Jar proprietor of the dollar store, No. 1877 Canal
street, seems to have had his faith shaken in re.
publican institutions and ideas, and is deter
mined, with ems fell swoop, to obliterate the
name Of dollar store forever. He is making prep
avations for the opening OF this elegant and gor-
geous establishment, and nothing will be spared
In making it the most attractive place in the
Southern country. Levy's dollar store is known
throughout the whole South, and as it has been
known for it's promptness in filling orders and
the polite attention Of the clerks, and the place to
get everything, SO viii the Palsis Royal grow
into popular favor. Tor we will see in the large
and gilded signs that are to adorn the building
evidences Of q new era, a prosperity which we
have longed for but never expected until the
present time.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-31
THE PENNSYLVANIA CENTRAL Stock.
TCincinnati ENQUIRER. I


PHILADELPHIA, July 26-Heavy hold
ers OF Pennsylvania stock came in Gen.
Scott's office with long faces, fearing
general collapse and panic on the NOR
row. They were Of compromising
frame Of mind, large quantities Of stock,
you know, having that effect. They
wanted to know if something could not
be done to stop "this." But it was out
OF the power of the railroad to stem the
tide Of events.
Fearing ''panic" in stocks the Stock
Board did not hold open session to-day,
but Pennsylvania shares were, never
theless, sold on the streets for four and
five dollars less than closing prices on
Saturday. What the final effect will be
there Is great diversity of opinion.
Some are anxious to sell and others
equally anxious to buy, and between the
two there is considerable trading. The
views Of many lawyers, to wit: that the
county of Allegheny Is responsible, un-
der the law, for whatever damage has
been done to railroad property In that
county, has had something of a reassur-
ing effect among stockholders.
The county, however, is already heav-
lily in debt, and it is question whether
she can foot the bills for the property
which has been destroyed. In any
event it is likely that tedious and ex-
pensive litigation will grow out Of the
matter.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-31
OLD DRURY REDIvIyUs.

The New Orleans Gaslght Company, we are
informed intend TO buy in the s.. Charles Theatre
at the sale by the sheriff. 1t is then proposed to
thoroughly overhaul the building, changing the
interior arrangements, putting in new floors,
stage, ETC., and the entire temple Of Thespis
will be Tepainted and ornamented.
o. the ceiling a beautiful fresoo painting will
be laid by an eminent artist, and the galleries
gilded Hastily. No expense is to be spared in
making these changes, so that by winter this old
favorite will once more be in the field as COM
petitor for public favo~.
: 1t is intended to lease the theatre by the night
week or month to troupes or stars, and not to
pense. travelling combinations will doubtless
avail themselves of the remodeled building and
Wait ms
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THE COUNTS,
kseCNnd Mist ricf ftnr,..f

| Judge Tissot Monday morning rendered iude-
| mont in the succession OF Henry Ekelman. John
Aerks applied to have Sophie Rosoiier, divorced
wife OIL the late henr! E5eIman, declared exclud-
ed from the tatorship OF her minor children.
| Frederick and Anna.
Judge Tissot decided thai plaintiff had failed
| to prove that the defendant was addicted to the
excessive use of Intoxicating drinks and that sha
was of irregular and idle habits, uniting her to
| take charge OF the person and property of the
minor children.
| Ekelmann and wife, it appears, kept q grocery,
! Junk store and bar-room attached, both OF them
attending to the business
The SUGGESTIONS Of A. Kasiager, A. Joachim,
John Kroa or r. Il. Ray we're opened yesterday.
Third District C0nrt,
In the Third District Court petition has been
filed by Paul Belocq against the city that raises
a new point in law. It appears certain prop
time since and sold, the title being
| transferred by the State to the purchaser. After
wards sut was filed against the same property
Tor city taxes in the superior District Court and
judgment rendered. Execution has issued and
the sheriff is about to sell the property again.
Paul Bellocq now asks for au Injunction to stop
the sale, and the principal ground OF his petition
is that the writ of eri facias row IN the hands OF
the sheriff is directed to him by the Superior
District COURT tr bunal that has passed cut
ohexisten nee.
,A. J. Rigand has filed suit AGAINST Isidore
New m an alleging that he was employed by New
MAJ to make collection Of certain warrants
rom the treasurer. lie collected the warrants,
ut Newman refuses 10 pay his commissions OF
5000.
NJ. NJ. Samuels has entered quit against Allen
Jumel, Auditor claiming that he is the owner
az d holder of several claims for salary against
he State. due to T. J. Hightower, sheriff OF the
parish of Bienville, for salary during 1874. and
others, and he ssks for a mandamus to compel
the Auditor to issue warrants on the Treasurer
for the same.
Fifts, District g,Durt
In The csc Of Nash Il Hodgson vs.. M. J. Zuntz,
@. Bporl, intervenors, the rule for contempt
against defendant and intelvenor WIS made alb
solnte as to 16 bales cotton
NJ. Popovich vs.. Peoples Bunk. Injunction is
asked for against defendant TO restrain them
from disposing OF deposits in the name OF N.
N. 1sadovIch. The writ was granted. -
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men and fshmopRsrs. Petsigrew. and inquired ii

men and HshmopRsrs. Petsgrew, and inquired IL
he Lad anything to suit bis taste. Yes. was the
cIats though the great majority 81 my customers
p " 1t BY without needing ltd great merits and
temptations. Whereupon be took down bunch
Of by far the best pan III fry fish which IL sold In
our markets. This is brim, fresh water fish. Of
that fish in fatness, juiciness and flavor. Brim
is not common fish Ia our markets. Il is diff
cult TO got and bring to market perfectly fresh,
and the croakers having a shorter distance to
come usually arrive here fresher. But when, az
during the cool days ofast week, they are brought
here in hne condition like those OF Sunday last,
we concur in the judgment OF that court Of last
resort, over which Pettigrew presides in Poydras
Market, which gives it the frst and highest posi-
ton of all the pan fish vended in our markets.
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THE BACKBONE BROKEN.

That il the strike In the NOrth-Freight
ana Passengers Going Forward
without Delay.
The Postmaster reports mails ON time and run
ming regularly in all directions, and both rail-
roads on Monday morning began the sale OF
tickets to Northern, Western or Eastern points,
and by any route the average pleasure seeker
might select, thus showing that passenger traffic
ON ALL NORTHERN ROADS,
as we'll as connecting lines, has been resumed.
Freight shipments, as well as shipments OF
fruit, to st. Louis. Chicago, Cincinnati, and all
other Western as well as Eastern cities, was also
resumed on Monday morning. leaving no doubt
with the telegraphic news, but that the backbone
OF the strike has been broken.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-31
Thanks Returned.
HEADQUARTERS CTEsJENT CITY RIFLE CLUI
New Orleans, July. 20. 1877.

HEADQUARTERS CTEsJENT CITY RIFLE CLUB,
New Orleans, July, 20, 1877. I
At a meeting OF the Governing Committee of
the Crescent City Rifle Club, held this day. it was
Resolred That the thanks OF the club are due
and are hereby tenderrd TO the following gentle
men and organizations, for their kind offers of
assistance to make our coming entertainment q
success, and whose participation in the events of
the day enable us to off7r programme of the
most attractive nature:
Continental Guards.
Washington Artillery.
Louisiana Field Artillery.
Fifth Company Orleans Artillery.
Vaudry Rifles
New Orleans Gun Club.
Louisiana Gun Club.
Aspinwal Rowing Club.
EHope Rowing Club.
Riverside Rowing Club
r. g. Musgrove. Esq.
Madison Dallas, ESQ.
Major D. B. Robinson, of Pontchartrain Rail-
road.
JNO. GLYNN, JR., Secretary.
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Put Up or shut Tin.

After the yacht race on Thursday last, there
was euch exultation at the victory of the Adelia
that somebody WAS heard on the West End Pa
Wilton to cay that he would stake five hundred
dollars that abe could beat any craft of her size
floating in Southern waters. We are authorized
to say on the part of the owners OF the "Maggie"
that they have long been DESTROYS OF taking I'D
such wager and are ready TO do so now with the
full satisfaction of winning the money, and
THAT the wager is not limited to the Adelil, but
to any other craft not over twenty feet long.
liz such match could be gotten up there is no
doubt that it would be exciting affair and
would be the occasion for good deal OF monoy to
change hands,
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MAsoS's CHARTS The art OF teaching the
piano has made rapid advancement during the
last ten years, and masters have increased to
thousands. Some have peculiar styles, seeming
ly of merit but they require 60 much time to
acquire them that few have the courage to start
at them.
Masons charts are now regarded by musical
connoisseurs as the sunununo bouuno OF musical
invention. 1t is said that children of ten years
with the aid of Mason's charts. can teach them.
selves the piano. This wonderful invention will
do much to again bring into vogue in the parlors
of the middle classes instruments that can be
iesrneu III snofs uins al only the expense OF
two dollars. Read the advertisement, In another
column.
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How About the Courts?

The work of repairing the civil courts is at an
awkward standstill. The workmen have removed
from the fl oor Of the Fourth District Court the
Coco mating, revealing a bed OF dust some inches
in thickness, and there they have stopped. The
old temple bar, with its cobweds and dust, it's
mouldy walls and faded drapery, could not COM
pare now with our halls of justice. In the Sec
for the foor is 80 springy sudden step might
elevate them six or eight feet. II Admin strator
Edwards is going to repair the building there is
not much time left to do it in, as the work will
be considerable.