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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-02
Exhibition by Prof. Blake's Pupils.

On last Wednesday evening there was give n in
st. Michaels Hall. opposite Annunciation Square.
by the pupils of Prof. Henry A. Blake, one OF
those pleasing entertainments which for it's SIM
plicity, novelty and beauty we rarely witness.
The programme consisted Of tableaus, vocal and
instrumental pieces, destinations and comic
performances.
The piano pieces were executed by Misses
Mary Stuart, Mary Lincoln, Della Conroy. Mary
Mangan, Mary O'Mea]lie, Olivia Higgins and
Mary Blake, and in such q manner as to give
promise for a brilliant future for each Of the
Young ladies'. Miss Cecilia Stuart, beautiful
little child, recited ''Mammas Darling" in an
audible tone and was heartily applauded. Mas
tiers Louis, Harry and Mah Blake, the gifted
children of Prof. Blake. seemed quite at home in
their respective roles. Their comic perform
ances were loudly applauded ana provoked the
greatest laughter.
Taking the exhibition as whole, it was one
which reflected the highest credit alike to both
professor and pupils.
We learn that number of our citizens have
requested Prof. Blake to give at early day. one
of his exhibitions, such being the esteem in
which he is held and the increasing popularity OF
his entertainments.
We omitted to state that on this occasion the
hall was filled to it's utmost capacity, and that
several Of the priests of the city were present.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-02
ADJUSTMENTS.
Opening Of the Academy-The JOubert-
D'Aquin Concert.

Opening Of the Academy-The J0ubert-
D'Aauin Concert.
The Academy of Music will positively open on
Sunday next fer the season. with lie Commandeur
Casaneuve, called the Emperor Of Prestdigitators.
who ia now in San Francisco, rivaling even with
tho celebrated Heller; then will come success
sion of talent comprised in the following list:
Our Boarding house Combination, Kelly d
Leon Minstrels, Thos. D. McDonough Baby
Combination, Deakin Lilliputian Company,
Knight & WorreIl Combination, Alice Dnnning
Lingard Company, denevieve Rogers Company,
The Eyaneeline Combination, M1berts f Gno
bination, Milton Mobiles Combination. Mrs.
Oates Comic Opera Troupe, ZOO Murphy Com
pany, The Shaughraun Combination, Boucicault
Comedy Company, Lydia Thompson Troupe,
Slocumb Minstrels, Bahia Spectacular Combina-
ton, The Holman English Opera Company, Mr..
and Mrs. Florence Combination, Kate Claxton
Com binatiop, ALI others.
Ii will be seen by this list that Manager Bid
we'll has employed his time theoretically while in
the North, and displayed, besides, extraordinary
tact, for the list comprises number Of the
very best combinations that can be found in this
country.
With the prospects OF prosperous mercantile
season. with such galaxy, the Academy cannot
fail to harvest a rich crop Of money.
THE JoUBERT AND D'AQUIN
concert, which takes place on Saturday next at
the Opera House, will not only attract the creole
population, but these young and already distin-
guished musicians have many friends up town
who will wish to hear them on the violin and
flute, as well as assist in deiraying their expenses
in Europe, whittier they will return in October to
perfect their musical education. Besides the
musical portion Of the entertainment, there will
be given three French comedies by those excel
lent amateurs, the Louisiana Dramatic Club as
sisted by Misses Eve Dablesteen, Augustine B.,
Estelle d. and Mre. b. Montamat, Messrs. Car
tier, pianist, and II. Hade, leader Of the orches-
ira
The performance will be given under the pa.
tronsge of our worthy Governor, Francis 7.
Nichols, and many Of the leading ladies and
gentlemen of this city.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-02
MACMAuaON.s ANCESTORS.

The fortune of President MacMahon,
of France, was laid by thrifty ances-
tor, u doctor, who won the favor OF a.
bed ridden old lady at Autun. She
quarreled with her relatives, and made
d deed conveying to him all her proper
ty, amounting to 100000 francs, on
condition that he should maintain her
in style befitting her rank during her
lifetime. The heirs-at- law disputed tho
will, and the case was In dispute ut the
time of the, Revolution. All the con-
took advantage OF the invitation Of
Napoleon to the noblesse to return and
occupy their estates. Those who did
not come back forfeited their claims,
and In this manner the title was con-
firmed in the family Of the President. .
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-02
Police Appointments.

Sergeant O'Rouake, of the Central Station, has
been promoted commanding sergeant OF the
Suburban, and Sergeant Surgi, formerly Of the
Suburban, will take Sergeant O'Rourkes place at
the Central.
First Precnct-supernume rary Hugh Dom
nelly promoted to patrolman; Joshua W. Potter
appointed supernumerary; Rufus Phillips pro-
NOTED to fill vacancy occasioned by the death OF
J. O. Seawell.
Third Precinct-W. Lonergan promoted to
patroman Wm. Forester appointed supernumer-
airy.
Sixth Precinct Richard Condor and Jas. Sulli-
van promoted to patrolmen.
John Conners was appointed turnkey and door
man Of the Third Precinct. For this position
Chief Boylan had also recommended ID. Walsh,
fearing that Corners, who is cripple might not
be able to perform the duties OF the Office. The
Mayor, however, concluded to give Corners an
opportunity to test his ability to do 30.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-02
CAPITOL GOSSIP.
THE TREAsURERs OFFICE COMMIT
TEE-JuDGE TnssOT AFTER HES
CASH.

suit To he Brought Against FuitOB's
BOndsInen.
The committee to investigate the affairs OF the
rreasurer's Office have two experts Ut work now
upon The Treasurer's books. and will hereafter
hold sessions twice weetly--Mondays and Fri
dsys-oommenoing on Monday next.
Quite ccmmotion was created about the Treas
urer's office on Saturday morning, when Judge
Tlssot appeared simultaneously with
AssrsrANT ATTORNEY GENERAL EaAN.
and when tho latter rendered settlement Of
$1,000, the former made demand for $4,000 upon
his warrants for salary. The demand was re-
fused by the Treasurer, when Judge Tissot
started for the courts to secure . rule to
compel the Treasurer to cash the warrants, and
that was TO have been presented simultaneously
with second tender OF the money by the AS
sistant Attorney General.
The amount named was secured by the State
AZ back taxes in the McKenna succession suit
and a. q matter Of course when the brokers
heard that IL was going in, they
GATHERED IN rLogKs
to noe il they could not get at small SLIGO.
Later In the day the Judge appeared Mt the
treasury in company with deputy sheriff, and
presenting a check for the $4,000, the deputy
sheriff laid upon IL an injunction from the sixth
District Court prohibiting the payment of any
part OF the $4,000 claimed by the Judge.
The Assistant Attorney General will on Monday
next begin civil suit against the bondsmen OF the
defaulting tax collector, Fulton, whose bond was
given for 500, 900, with the following:
+. Fulton, principal. $4,000: Robt. Il. Rivers,
$4,000; Patrick Keenan,, $4,000; Jas. L. Thomp-
son, $4,000; Richard O. Nelson, $4,000, and
Wright r.. Fish, $4,000. These parties will, of
course, be made to fork over their share of Full
toms shortage"
Governor Nichols WAS notified during the
afternoon that the
MuRDEBEB. JIM WHITE,
would be here during the night In charge OF his
csptor, the chief OF police, Of Dallas, Texas.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-02
Railroad Personals.
BY THE MOBILE ROUTE.

The departures by this line last evening were
as follows: Albert J. Lagarde, Edward Guano,
Charles Nj. Tabor, jos. Pujos and Alfred Robi-
chsux, for Washington; JAS. McOracken, for
Point Clear; J. FL. Gray, for Columbus; Louis
Mendleshon and Charles Evans, for New York;
Mrs Capt. Coll for Boston; O. A. Murray, for
Washington; &. Burton, for New York; John
Rice. for Memphis; Edward Badeaux, for Wash
ington; J. Lowengardt, for New York; J. B. COX,
for Baltimore; ID. L. Jacobs, for Cincinnati;
Charles Mooney, for Baltimore; A. Gerard, By
one: Horace P. Phillips and Thos. OConnor,
Chief Engineer New Orleans Fire Department.
for Nashville: Hon. R. a. MARI and family. for
Blouns Springs; J. w. Theurer, j. Aldige, a.
Ooutourie and G. w. Coutourie, for Washington.
BY THE JACKSON ROUTE.
The following were portion Of the departures
by the great jackson route last evening:
Mrs. DIR. D. J. Rogers, Miss Z. Rogers, Mrs.
J. A. Sheridan, Mrs. E. Liberman and servant,
Rev. John Percival, J. w. Cowel. NJ. Garrett,
New York. Albert Clark, Washington, d. O.;
Lieut.. F. W. Roe, Third Infantry, William Frell'
wood, Louisville; Henry o. samuels, Cincinnati;
W. G. Tebault, Miss '. O. Tebault, Norfolk, Va;
A. Case, N. L. Navra, Chicago; Geo. r: Pierson,
Mrs. Reeves, st. Louis; J. 81. Walker, Rlchmond,
Va; Henry Jones. Wilmington, N. O.; O: 8.
Dresden, Savannah, Ga; William Rogers, Colds
burg, N. G.; H. Carpenter, st. Paul Minn.; j. d.
Wolfe, st. LOUIS E. Riobe, New York.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-02
invitation 70 attend grand military picnic 10 be
given by them ut the Magnolia Garden on tIun-
I.u I
THE COURTS.
sixth Ipistrict S.s,,s,st

Geo. dhnrey has filed petition against Vim,
Mckee asking for an injunction. The petition
sets forth that Mckee is interfering with certain
future rights OF plaintiff.
Jas. Wood has also fled petition for an in
junction to restrpn tho civil sheriff from selling
certain OF his property fop city taxes.
He alleges that the property was assessed %
$4,000 and that no repeatedly called upon tho
Board OF Assessors during the years 1873, 1870
1875 and 1875. for . reduction OF his illegal as
sessment on his property, but never received any
attention from said board with reference TO the
subject; but they never made the required re-
duction nor did they give him any notice Of their
refusal. That In order to correct all his assess
ments petitioner made application TO tho Board Of
Assessors. setting forth the errors they had made
notwithstanding which the said board refused to
make any correction, except on condition offered
by one Of the members thereof, that petitioner
would pay certain official engaged Ia the ASSESS
ment OF taxes the sum Of S73 rs for ono years
reduction to $4,000. and similar sum for an
other year.
The Injunction was issued.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-02
HOW TO FISH sUCCEssFULLY.
IDanbury News.1

A writer In HarpeT's gives his views
In column article on how to fish. He
makes very elaborate performance Of
1t, but does not say he catches any fish.
He says man ought not to sit down to
fish, and we agree with him fully In
that particular, unless the man Is wear
ing pair of borrowed pants. Beyond
this the article Ia of no value. The best
way to fish is the simplest way. just
dig your worms before the dew ID off the
finely tempered hook. Start just
before the sun rises, and take good
sized lunch with you, leaving behind
money enough to buy the necessary fish
for dinner from the dealer.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-02
REMNANTS OF THE ARK.
IN. Y, World.J

The legends of Noah and the Ark
still cling to Ararat like It's SHOWS. The
assure where, under q snow-drift, lie
the remains Of the ark IL pointed out TO
visitors, and there ID a piece of the
wood OF that vessel preserved In the
treasure house at Etchmiadzine. It
looks very much like bit OF fossilized
or petrifed wood. There Ia only one
place In the neighborhood where the
olive grows-in a hollow on. lesser
mountain additional proof OF the
truth of the scriptural account OF the
Deluge. On the flank of the mountains
stood q village, since destroyed by an
avalance or an earthquake, the name
of which, Agourri Gle planted the
vine'J, recalls another incident In the
life OF Noah.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-02

A mechanical horse has been show
ing his PAGES at Berlin. The rider Is
mounted on q hobby between two high
wheels an 1 moves his legs In rising and
falling in the saddle, and the machine
goes along as fast as trotting horse.
1t is all the same whether the machine
goes gently over the stones or moves
swiftly on the hard high road, and the
facility with which the strange steed
turns round corners excites the admira-
ton of all beholders. The inventor be-
lieyes that his horse will be of great use
to porters for carrying light loads, and
he has confident hopes that it will be
highly appreciated by the numerous
classes who are fond Of saddle exer-
cises, but are too poor to buy and main
tain horses OF flesh and blood: 1t is
even suggested that the mechanical
horse will make an excellent charger
on the battle field, as it is an animal that
can neither eat nor die.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-02
The Grand Parade.

Last evening, at the armory OF the Vaudry
Rifles and Crescent Rifles, in the Moresque
building. meeting was held Of the representa-
tives of all the uniformed Uotunteer companies Of
the city, Major Richardson in the chair. 1t was
resolved unanimously that the volunteer compa-
MES should put themselves under the command
Of Col. VIM. Miller Owen, Of the Washington Ar
tilery, on the occasion Of the grand parade to
take place on the fourteenth of September.
The choice Of Col. Owen is a deserved compile
ment to gallant soldier and efficient officer.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-02
SURVEYORS OFFICE, I
New Orleans, September l, 1877.

Jules A. D'Hemecourt, Esq, City Surveyor:
Sn'-It becomes my duty to report that not
wishstanding your notice few days ego, MIR. Fl.
Ell ermanp, lessee of the wharves, has nelttet
began the repairs of the spron OF the steamboat
wharves of the Second District, nor the levee
where cave has occurred opposite Lesseps street.
From the little progress made during the week
in the construction of the first wharf OF the
Third District, the lessee will require at least
fifteen days per wharf. The number of wharves
being fifteen at that rate he will hardly complete
the wharves of that district by the lat Of April,
1878.
am. therefore obliged to recommend that tho
penalties of the contract be at once imposed, IN
order to have the wharves in the Second and
Third Districts repaired in time for the wants of
''D1''''' LOUIS H. PILE,
Deputy City Surveyor.
Yesterday afternoon we paid visit to the river
front below the Third District ferry landing, at
Post 23 referred to above. There we found q
number of gentlemen criticising the work being
done on this wharf ss being inadequate and not
at all in accordance with the provisions of the
wharf contract. They complain that old timber
is being used that the piles are
NOT sUSKEN SUFFICIENTLY
to insure solidity and stability that in size it is
insufficient, and that no provision is made for
bulk heads, and that the mooring posts are not
aCCoIuiuS 10 COHeidcts
After listening to these criticisms the writer
proceeded to the office of the Hon. A. J. Lewis,
at the corner of Customhouse and Exchange
alley, where st half-past o'clock number of
the representa- men of the Second and Third
Districts assembled and organized by calling the
Hon. A.. J. Lewis to The chair, and nominating
MIR. Joseph Collins secretary.
MIR. Lewis having stated that the beet of the
meeting was to take preliminary steps toward
calling macs meeting of the residents of
THE SECOND AND THIRD DISTRICTS
TO consider the propositions contained in the Pc
titon published In the DEMOCRAT on Friday
norning) now being circulated and addressed to
the City Council concerning the condition of the
whsrves and iiver bank in those districts.
the chairman then informed the meeting that
he had invited to this primary meeting Messrs.
Hardee, Harrod and Richardson, State engineers,
and Surveyor d'Hemeeourt and his deputy, MIR.
Pile. who, however, were not present.
MIR. Sidney Lewis said that he was informed
that the State engineers named had left the city
Aon official business in the evening and woule
not return before Thursday next. he then
moved that written invitations be addressed u
these gentlemen, SIS well as to the city surveyor
members or the City Council, Gen. Beauregard
Profs. Forshey and Fontaine, and other sclentlht
gentlemen and engineers to attend
MASS MEETING
@ be he'd on Saturday evening next, ct p, M
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-02

The famine in the Shan Tuhg districts
of China has attained to fearful ex-
tent and intensity. Widows have sold
themselves as slaves to obtain food, and
fathers have given away their daughters
as slaves and concubines to keep them
from dying OF hunger: The very thatch
of the houses, the bark OF the trees aud
the moses on stones have been eaten,
and no living thing but man remains In
the fields, beasts Of labor, dogs, CATS
yermin, all having been devoured.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-02
CABBAGE WITHOUT CORNED BEEF.


Aaron was taken before Commissioner
Shields yesterday charged with selling
cigars without license:
"Dem's not cigars Schudge," said he,
"dem's cabbage leaves, 80 help me
Moses. Isn't no tobacco In EN-"
"Well, where is the corned beef"
asked the Commissioner.
IS don't sell me some corn beef, nod
ing but cabbage leaves"
swell, them" said the Com missioner,
"I'll have to hold you in five hundred
dollars bail for ceiling cabbage without
corned beef" And Aaron, having no
bail, went to jail.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-02

The works for terrifying the environs
Of Rome, the appropriations for which
were voted at the last session of Parlia-
ment, have been commenced on the
side nearest the sea. They are consid-
cred necessary as protection TO the
new capital.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-02

The London Daily Ne0s has won a
victorv no less renowned than those of
war. Its correspondent, whose early
oP pIevna was one Of the marvels OF
Journalism. was Informed that, pending
the The = nreparation Of the official report,
the telegram in question would be re-
printed and accepted as substantially
an accurate report of the battle.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-02
THE NEW ORLEANS DEMOCRAT, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1877

and remained concealed until the death Of his
victim.
Garter was taken TO the Charity Hospital,
where he expired al o'clock on the evening OF
the 25th OK May.
Az soon % his death was announced White. ~
stated above. aided by Ernest Petjtpain, sue.
oeeded in fleeing from JUSTICE which, fortunately
for the community has overtaken HIM.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-02

A Greek, we'll known to be Russian
agent, has given the Committe of Ma
tfonal Defense at Athens 10000 Chasse-
pots and 100000 cartridges, and the
gift has been accepted.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-02
short Items.

E. Pi,che, residing at No. 1863 st. Andrew
street, was arrested and lodged IN the Sixth Sta
ton for allowing Vicious dog to run at large.
The body of the boy Queen. who was drowned
few days ago, was found floating IN the river at
the head of st. Ann street.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-02

Tho finest oysters can be found at McCloskey's
restaurant. No. 10 st. Charles street. Price ~
cents per Dozen
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-02

Go to McCloskeys restaurant, No. 70 St,
Charles street, for fine fat oysters.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-02

Seven dollars week is all that McCloskey
asks for board at his restaurant No. 10 St
Charles street.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-03-03
THE LATEST
WAeHIN GTON.

National Associated Press to the Star.
WASHINGTON, March 3.-The House
has passed resolution declaring all
investigations at al end, and directing
the discharge of the members Uf the
Louisiana Returning Board.
The Conference Committee on the
Legislative, Ju licial and Executive Ap.
preparation Bill has agreed on every
disputed point except the one relating
to the Presiden 's salary, and this they
decided to submit to eacn House again
for its action.
The Executive Mansion is besieged
to-day, by an immense throng, the ma
jority OF whom are here to attend the
inau ,uration ceremonies, Monday. The
President expressed to many lis de-
light at the approach of the time when
he shall relinquish public Office and its
attendant cares.
Flags are flying and decorations line
The principal avenue. The Columbus
Cadets, OF Columbus, Ohio. arrived tn is
morning, and were escorted to Wizards
Hotel by a detachment of the Washing
ton Lighl In aniry.
Tue i i3nt had very interesting
convet. e., With General Gordon on
south S., ,...na affairs. He said that
perhap, 1t would b. best to see Governor
Hay es ana ascertain his views about
the proprietY Of Withdrawing troops.
He sal further, it was possible that,
on reflection, he might Tomorrow con-
cluhe W issue the orders asked Tor in
South Carolina, but he could not say for
certain. He expressed desire to take
such action in both of these States as
was right, and would meet the approval
o. the ultry.
The Inauguration procession, Mon.
day, will lie very large, notwithstand.
ing the delay in the choice Of President
Two light batteries from Monroe will
arrive Sunday evening. The marines
and sailors at the Navy Yard, aud pos.
sibly the Naval Cadets from Annapolis
will take part in the procession, with all
the military in the district as well as
militia organizations of this city. The
Hartranft and Crescent Clubs of Phila.
delphia will be in liue, also the 6chulzen
aud Turner Vereins, OF this city. TWo
regiments from Pennsylvania are eX
pected.
President Grant and son, q. s. Grant,
Jr., visited President-1!ect Hayes to-
day, and upon returning TO the Execu,
tive Mansion the President again gave
audience to many callers.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-03-03
POLITICAL PROBABILITIES.
The Men That Expect Fav0rs of the New
Administration.

special to the STAR a
WASHINGTON, March s.-Matters are
settling down, and the excitement of the
past three weeks has given way to a
spirit of curiosity and anxiety. The
curious are those who expect nothing,
but want to see who will get the Offices,
and the anxious are those who feel that
they have claims.
The latter arc very numerous, and
every train adds to their numbers.
The slate is made UP and wiped off,
and made up again every few hours, but
The best information is that Mr.. Hayes,
even az this late day. has not positively
made his Cabinet selections. II COM
uelied 10 make a guess at the most
probable, from all that is and has been
said by those on most intimate terms
with the President elect, should write
u EN- down as follows:
For Secretary o. State. VIM. N. Evarts.
For Secretary of the Treasury, John
sherman.
For Secretary Of War, Don Cameron,
or John A. Logan.
Secretary Of the Navy, Mr.. Cragin, of
New Hampshire.
Secretary of the Interior, (some con-
servatiye Sou hern man not yet select
ed).
Attorney General. Carl Schurz.
Postmaster Genera, Mr.. kasson, o.
Iowa.
The above is one slate, but if changed