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The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-11-09
MISCELLANEOUS nCsINEss.

aDOFc DlIls WcIc Iciciici w So'il'uittcc
on Claims.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.
Under resolution adopted at regular
meeting, on Oct. :, 1877, inviting propo.
sails for filling earth on Commercial
avenue, between 30,h and 3ith streets,
James Ross bid was opened and read,
proposing to do the filling for the sum of
Az cents per cubic yard. On motion OF
Alderman Wood, received and referred to
committee on streets.
A communication was received from
Albert Grinder and read, stating that
under contract with the city, tor furnish
ing ndplanting trees in st. Mary Park
he was bound to rcplant in the event any
should die, and that he is now prepared
| to replace those that arc dead.
On motion OF Alderman Wood, the
communication was referred to the con-
mittec on streets, with instructions to
ascertain the number dead, and have
their places rCplanted.
The city clerk under resolution ad-
opted at regular meeting, on Oct. 9th,
requesting him to ascertain what action
had been taken by the attorneys OF the
Illinois Central r. Il. Co. and of the PEG.
| pie in relation to the vacations of Levee
street." read the Endorsement made on
his communication to the attorneys Of
the Illinois Central X. Il, Go. for such in
| formation, and is as follows, VIZ: "We
have consented to the terms proposed by
the committee OF the council
On motion OF Alderman Wright, re.
ceived and ordered filed.
A communication from the Cairo take
payers association was submitted and
read, whereupon Alderman Rittenhouse
offered the following resolution. viz:
Resolved, That the Committee on
Streets be, and are hereby instructed to
consider and report at an early day, q
place which in their opinion will be feast.
BILE for the construction of new bridge
across Cache river in the direction OF
Mound City; and that they be authorized
to expend as much as fifty dollars, paya.
BILE out of the contingenttund for the pur-
pose OF having an examination made OF
the banks OF Cache river, with view to
ascertain the best site tor such bridge,
and for other purposes connected with
the constructor OF said bridge.
On motion of Alderman Rittenhouse,
the communication and resolution were
laid over for final action until the next
regular meeting.
LIQUOR BONDS.
The State and city liquor bonds of p.
Mockler were read, and on motion OF
Alderman O'Callahan approved.
On motion OF Alderman Wright, the
council adjourned.
J.B. PHILIIs, City Clerk,
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-11-09
INVALUABLE.

.Messfs. WEEKS b Potter, Wholesale Drsesists.
write YOU, stating the great bench that have de.
rived from the use olsANrolD's RApIoAL CunH
FOR CATARHn. For morothnn 20 years have been
Nfhictcd with this very troublesome complaint. I
have tried all the remedies that could ind, but
without material or permanent benefit. Last fall
the disease Ind arrived at that state that must
have reliefor de. Tho entire menibrsnous system
bad become 80 iniamcd, and tho stomach 80 disol.
defed, that IL was Q doubtful matter whether
could 70 TO the Pacific coast. or did 60 whether
should live TO come back or not. l saw an adver.
tsement Of this medicine. and although being very
incredulous about specifics or nostrums OF Any
kind, yet In sheer desperation tried this and wac
at once. benefited byit.. Tho changes OF climate,
achronlc disease Of tho liver, md my age over "a
may prevent my entire resor alton, but the bene-
NJ derive from Ito daily use is TO me tnediudbiz
and an hoping to be completely cured, aad at
last arrive at respectable old age.
this statement Of my case can be OF any service
20 those afflicted as Ihave been. and enable you 10
bring this remedy into moro general use, especially
on the Pacific coast (where II Is much needsd), M
object In writing this note will be obtained. q
Very truly yours, HENRY WELLS, y
AURORA, n. S,June. 1876 ofWels. Fargo 4 Co.
Each package contains DR.. SanfordS Improved
Inhalipg Tube, mud full directions for use In eli
cases. Price el00. For sale by all Wholesale and
Retail Druggists and Dealers ughout the United
etstes and Cansdas. WEEKS POTTER, GsnerI
Agents and Wholesale Druggists, Boston, Ma.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-11-09

prayer Of pctitloncr,il the same can be
done without dctrlhcnt to travel on the
avenue or damage 10 property owners.
CLAIMs hND ACCOUNTS.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-11-09

On motion OF Alderman Wright, the
above bills were referred to Committee
on Claims.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-15

Ben Butler writes letter intended for
smart. justifying Keys revocation OF
the commission given to his graoeless
nephew as postof1iee agent. which he
assumes that the Postmaster General
made. because Of the report Of Georges
rowdyism on railroad, testified to by
some travelling preacher.
Ben says he would have done the same
to any appointee Of his. and only asks
that Key will apply this rule to other
appointees; but suggests that he should
give hearing to ofticeholders as well
as to all others charged with crimes and
offenses. But Ben says not word of
his jealous and clamorous demand in
the Postof1ice for this appointment of
his nephew, and his successful BULLDOG
ing of Sunset Cox and Milton Sayler into
an Endorsement Of the high merits Of
that interesting youth. when he knew
that he had been guilty of far more
atrocious offenses in a very Important
and responsible office in the Federal
government.
Ben didn't need hearing and trial to
convict his nephew Of these antecedent
crimes. He had already acted upon the
information furnished him in regard to
the Egyptian and other intrigues Of
George, but, with a full knowledge and
conviction thereof, he employed his
influence to blackmail the Postmaster
General and Milton Sayler and s. S.
Cox into the recommendation and in
dorsement of nephew whom he knew
to be an incurable blackguard and I'M
principled rascal.
This is characteristic -Butlerian.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-15
A SAMPLE RAILROAD TRICk.

A few days since, returning from
Washington. we were grossly victim
lied in the following fashion. At the
station ticket Office at Louisville, at |
o'clock q. M, we applied for a sleeping
car berth through TO this city, exhibit
ing at the same time ticket to New
Orleans via the Jackson route. The
agent furnishing US what we presumed
to be the proper document, we inquired
Of the sleeping car conductor for direc-
tions and were ushered by him into q
Pullman car. The next morning the
conductor Of the train. on examining
our ticket. informed us that we were on
the wrong line. refused the
ticket we held, and demanded
payment OF full fare. We
have since learned that all diff.
Guilty could have been remedied, had
the conductor seen proper to give the
information he and his class of officials
are provided with to meet such cases.
This conductor, however, failed to give
any Information, but positively de-
manded payment of full fare over the
road 1t was not our purpose or desire to
travel. and on which we had been
placed through the fan Of the officials
In vain we displayed the ticket we had
purchased via the Jackson road, and
explained that the error was on the
part Of the agent at Louisville. Nothing
would do the sharper but the purchase
OF ticket over the Mobile line.
We are entirely satisfied that the
agent at the junction ticket office at
Louisville. and the conductor land how
many more conductors we cannot say
we're in collision, and that we were de-
liberately swindled and forced to pay
tribute to the Mobile line. It will thus
be seen that the present managers of
this railroad are thrifty. and, in pc
culiar way, enterprising. They beat us
out Of our money to which, with this
tirst.olass notice. they are welcome.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-15

Our summer tourists, in their search
Of green fields and pastimes new,"
should not overlook the glories Of the
Great West. In the State Of Wisconsin
they can find without trouble for every
body, far and wide. has heard Of the
exquisite place. a new resort for sum-
mer idling, on the beautiful shores Of
Green Lake.
Sherwood Forest is a woodland,
gently sloping to the lake shore. In
the middle Of it stands the "Lodge," a
large inviting structure, with broad
verandas, large, airy rooms and halls,
and supplied with all the appointments
OF first-c class summer resorts. A bill
lard house and bowling alleys, together
with popular lawn games, are provided.
Green lake fish are noted for being
particularly delicious, and hosts Of dis
ciples of Sir Isaac Walton, from New
York, Cincinnati, st. Louis, New Or
leans, etc., yearly come there after the
famous black bass, and the breech-
leaders keep most lively cracking at
the canvas backs, mallards and teals
gathered among the wild rice Of Lake
Apuckaway.
Pleasure seekers should hasten to
secure cottages, which will be in readi-
ness in early June, at most reasonable
terms,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-15

cannot be too cautious or provident in
this matter. The press of the country
has been quite wild overthe stimulating
effects of the war upon our trade,
but few OF them have stopped to
think OF the ruinous effect it
will have upon the planting in
terests OF the South If 1t becomes gene
raj. This has impressed us as the most
important phase Of the question to Lou
isiana and neighboring cotton States.
and we notice that a correspondent OF
the New York Tribune, whose letter we
reproduce in another column. has taken
this view Of the subject. Indeed, his
letter is almost reproduction OF previ-
Gus editorials OF the DEMOCRAT.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-15
70 OUR FRIENDS.

The DEMocRAr has just added to it's
office new and complete Steam Job
Printing department, with all the latest
and most desirable improvements In
types, rules. borders, etc, We are now
fully prepared to compete with any job
printing establishment In the South.
We can turn out. at the shortest notice,
anything from newspaper or book
to lady's visiting card, In the best style
Of the art. We shall devote special at
tention to commercial printing and to
the printing Of lawyers briefs. We
earnestly solicit the support Of our
friends in our progressive efforts.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-15
THE MEXICAN MOVEMENT.


There are various indications Of the
existence OF a widespread Interest
among our people relative to affairs In
Mexico and the relations OF that Repub
lie to the United States. II IL even as
serted that preparations are on foot FOL
the organization, In this country. Of q
party looking to the extension of Amer
loan principles and ideas, and the open
Ing of that fine country to Ameri-
can settlement and immigration. It is
the revival Of an idea and policy which
have long and largely prevailed
throughout the South and West, and
have found expression in various
enterprises, which have been at
tended sometimes with success
and sometimes with dis aster
Despite the sectional opposition and
animosities which were kindled thereby
within our own country, the movements
prosecuted through 80 long period of
our history, eventually eliminated in
the addition to our territory and the ex-
tension of our ideas and political and
social system over the splendid countries
now embraced within the great States
and territories of Texas, Califor-
MIA and New Mexico. These were
magnificent triumphs Of the great
Anglo-Saxon idea OF expansion of
the area Of q civilization which has
redeemed the fairest portion Of the Old
and New World from barbarian, waste
and perversion of the favors of Provi-
dence and the misuse Of the rich treas
ures and gifts Of nature.
We are no longer met by sectional
iealousies and opposition to such de-
velopment Of our system. The bette
noir of African slavery has ceased
TO restrain the natural impulses and
aspirations of our people for the extern
sion of our territory and of our political
system. These aspirations are not the
offspring Of mere greed, or of spirit OF
conquest, invasion and war against our
fellow men. but OF o more elevated.
rational, philanthropic and defensible
sentiment. They spring from a con-
viction of the enormous power and
influence OF our institutions to
resuscitate decaying people and
State, and rescue from decline and
eventual extinction country which has
fallen into anarchy, desolation and
poverty through the lack Of those
qualities 30 characteristic Of our people.
In view, therefore. of the past and the
deplorable and hopeless present condi-
ton of Mexico. and Of the large involve
ment Of our interests with the destiny
Of her people, and of the obviously in
calculable service to humanity and
Christianity we might thus be enabled
TO render. by extending to them the in
MIGRATING influence Of our political
and social ideas, we should hail with
pride and satisfaction any practical
movement looking to the rescue of this
beautiful country from its present po-
litical, social and commercial chaos,
and the establishment over it of some
permanent system of government and
laws which would ensure protection
and encouragement to American settle
ment and enterprise, and assure a
bright and early renaissance of the
once grand and hourishing Empire Of
the Montezumas.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-15
river.

Some gossipper, referring to the great
success of our former fellow citizen, Ju-
dab 2. Benjamin, at the bar of England.
gives az the answer of an English bar
rister to the question whether Mr.. Ben
jamin's eminence at the bar would not
lead to his elevation to the bench. that
England never bestowed such high hon
ors on a man who had been to coun-
try favorable to England-a traitor.
The fellow who said this was an ass.
Mr.. Benjamin was never traitor to any
country with which England was friend
ly. He sacrificed fortune, position and
everything of value he had In the world
In defense Of the section to which he
was bound by ties he regarded as of the
most binding character.
He is no more disqualified for a Judge
ship on the English bench than have
been that living train Of illustrious
iurists who have sat upon the bench
since the revolution which established
the present dynasty OF Great Britain.
And IL he had been really q traitor. as
styled by this gossipper, we certainly
have conspicuous precedent, Of diff
ferent practice by the government OF
Great Britain, in the promotion, by the
grandfather or the present Queen OF
England. Of Benedict Arnold to brig
adler generalship In the British army.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-15

The Plymouth ship-ofwar, now lying
in our port. has received orders from
the Admiral of the Gulf Ileet, now In
the port of Barbados, to prepare to
sail for Vera Cruz, where che will prob.
ably be joined by other ships of the
squadron,
Capt. Barrett has received from the
Secretary of the Navy a congratulatory
letter for the success Of his excursion
up the river, and the happy impression
he left with the people of Mississippi
aud Louisiana living on the banks OF
,.,,.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-15

The New Orleans Pacific Railroad
Company, in refutation Of the objection
made to their enterprise that it will
have its terminus at Alexandria. and
not form continuous line to this city
and with Texas. They also show
that they have already acquired
the road south Of Alexandria,
extending to the Atcnafalaya sixty
miles, of which forty-six are
graded. They propose to enter imme-
diately upon the grading Of the twenty
miles of gap which. being completed
will, with that already graded north Of
Alexandria, make one hundred and ten
miles OF road ready for the rails. There
are but forty-four miles, of which
twenty-four are graded. to bring the line
in connection with the completed road
10 BAYOU Goula, and thus secure a con-
tlnuous railway from this city to Alex
andria. The managers of the enterprise
scout the idea that it is their purpose to
make Alexandria the terminus Of their
road.
We are glad to make this statement
in the interest of an enterprise which
we regard OF the highest Importance to
New Orleans and, indeed, to the whole
state. But we must, at the same time,
axnress our unaltered opposition to the
principle upon which it is proposed to
vote a tax or forced loan upon the tax
navers of the city for the benefit OF this
or any other read.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-15

We learn from Hon. w. Jasper Black
burn, Of the Homer Iiiad, who Is now in
the city, that DR.. John W. Todd, Of
Homer, died very suddenly in that town
Saturday night while at the Masonic
Lodge. DR.. Todd was highly es-
teemed citizen Of Claiborne parish and
a brother in law Of Judge W. B. Egan.
of the Supreme Court Of this State.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-15
SEALED PROPOSALS..

STATE or LOUISIANA, STATE PRINTING Board. 4
New Orleans, May IA, 1877. I
Sealed proposals are invited for the printing
Of the decisions Of the Supreme Court. in &C.
cordanee with the provisions of section Of act
No. 100, approved April 30, 1877, and the same will
be received up to and including the goth day Of
MAY. 1877.
By order Of the Board
myi5 til WILL STEVEN Secrnar v
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-15

Our subscribers will confer q favor
upon us by reporting at this office every
failure In the delivery to their address
OF the DEMOCRAT. az we are particularly
DESTROYS OF achieving absolute exacti-
t,Ida and punctuality.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-15
Life and Character Of Gen. Robert Il. Lee.

NEW ORLEANS, MAY TO- 1877.
TO Rev. Richard Fu,man. .. d., of South
DEAR s1R-The undersigned. citizens Of New
Orleans and others, respectfully solicit the de-
livery hy you Of one or more lectures. If con-
sstent with your convenience, during your visit
to our city, on subjects Of your own selection.
With great respect,
] s Copea. u M Palmer y y,
Edward Pilsbury. James Gutheim, d d,
/ N Marks. J D Hood.
D Walker D H. VIC Black.
s Whitaker, Louis Bush.
u G McCan Thos Adams
Myra Clark Gaines. saml II Kennedy.
& Knapp. T Tupper,
Fl Laurence Henry G Hester,
Charles Il Kells G d Girardy,
Robt i Diamond Thos Nicholson. Nj d,
II II Browne il Furman,
u K Whitaker. LII u J d Hawthorn d y.
Geo Soule. + Dickinson. y D.
Geo Nicholson, 7 ", Wesoot.
W Pope Yeaman, D d Isaac N Stoutemyer.
Geo w Lloyd. Thos Rapier
New ORLEANS. May 10. 1877.
Hon Il. Plsbury. Mayor DIR. J 8. Copes. Presi-
dent Academy Of Sciences, and others:
Gentlemen-Your communication requesting
me to deliver in your city one or more OF my
lectures has been received. twill give me great
comfy Uta 1Fs2fss sfS
ACTEBOF GEN. ROBERT 4. LEE.
Very respectfully, yours n
The lecture will be delivered ut the Coliseum
Church May 18TH at IL D. m.
Tickets-Fifty Cents. to be procured at the
leading book stores. my1s I'd
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-15
CHROME l.ITHOGRAPH,

Anyone understanding well Chrome Litho-
graphic Drawing will find immediate oeeupa-
ton in Havana He will be paid liberal SALARY.
For terms apply to Mr.. MOREE. at Antones
Restaurant No. e5 st. Louis street. between
Royal and Bourbon. my15 81
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-15
TUESDAY. MAY M, 1877.

The efIsce of the New orleans MEMo-
GwAT has been Removed from . Camp
atFees 10 HNN e4ravier street.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-15

Gen. Ben q. Humphreys is the most
conspicuous candidate for the Demo-
cratic nomination for Governor OF Mis-
sissippl.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-15

The Houston Telegram thinks very
correctly that New Orleans ought to
have several railroads running into
Texas.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-15

TIE oaiy Authorized Soliciting Agents Of the
Democrat for the CITY are NIessrs, H. II.
mAMEW and y. q. DEvEElN.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-15
SHERWOOD FOREST.
A NEW RESORT FOR
SU NJ nj Il IL IDLING.
GREEN LAKE, WISCONSIN,.

This charming Lodge, to be opened on the
Goth Of May, is embowerod by hundred acres
of grand old Oaks. lying with gentle grade along
the north shore of Green Lake. 1t Is within two
miles of Green Lake Station. on the Sheboygan
and Fond du Lac Railroad. II is reached from
Chicago via Chicago and N. w. Railway without
the least delay. Omnibuscs and carriages al
ways awaiting arrival of trains.
THE LODGE
Is a large inviting structure, with broad veran-
das. large airy rooms and halls, and supplied
with oil the appointments OF flrst-class summer
resorts. 1t was commenced In the spring OF
1874. partially completed. and partially opened
for a few weeks. and in 1875 made its formal bow
to a crowded house.
GAMES.
A billiard house and bowling alleys, together
with popular lawn games. are provided.
TERMS.
Board. per week .............----- .$f2 90
Board, per Observation-Disclosures. 100
Children under 10 years, and servants. hal
price.
Special terms for those who como early or stay
late.
u. y. WoOD, tEOpIi6tol.
J. r. JOHNSTON Manager.
Postofhce, hartford, Wisconsin.
apis I'm cod 2dp
MATTENGs, OIL CLOTHS, CARPETS.
ELKIN & CO.,
16S. Canal street. .l6o
Are receiving new styles OF
FANCY CANTON MATrlNGs, BRUSSELS
and INGRAM CARPETS aud FLOOR
OIL CLOTHS,
All at the Lowest Prices. mv8 1m2dp
The RED STIR SHOE STORE,
Corner Customhouse and Bourbon.
ALL FINE SHOES
RECEIVED DIRECT FROM FACTORIES.
H; B. STANLEY. Purchasing Agent, New
York.
4, MILLER Purchasing Agent, Boston,
NJ BOWLING, Special Agent for Ladies' Serge
Goods, Office 47s Main street, st. Louis
F. DARLINGTON, Principal Purchasing Agent.
Baltimore and New York auctions.
HENRY BERRY, Special Agent for Philadel-
phia Shoes.
All purchasers representing themselves as
shoe dealers will benefit reductions on every
bill -
mrs lnap ARTHUR peRAEp.