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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-05

Ire .surer's s,lictor. Am not licensed attorney.
/ know something Of The law. Am merely en-
ployed giving advice from my common sense. =,
Was formerly broker dealt IN warrants OF all
kinds: presented great many warrants then at
the Treasurers Office, represented other brokers
oftantimes have bsen uaid commissions to have
warrants paid at the Treasurer's office when q
broker.
Never told any one that would collect the
warrants for q commission when the parties
could not collect them; had no more preference
at the Treasurers Office than other brokers': was
paid mostly in checks made payable to my own
order.
During the past year have gone to the Custom
House direct from the Treasurers Office; per-
haps twice q week; was there yesterday. Some
people come and bother me about places and go.
While in the Treasurer's Office I read the law;
have seen many people inside the cashiers office;
very many; MIR. Dupre and MIR. Smith here, and
many others.
Since my employment as solicitor have not
acted ~ agent, dir eoty or indirectly, for persons
having claims against the treasury, or as agent
OF any person having money TO pay into the
treasury. Know nothing of the manner in which
warrants are paid.
70 Mr.. Keeting-Mr. Dubuclet employs me
AND PAYS ME HIMSELF.
You know, before this government was estsb-
shed, there was always trouble In the treasury
with Kellogg, and the Treasurer employed me as
his adviser.
To Mr.. White-~Bince in Office have not dealt
In State warrants at oil. nor collected commits
siops. Never gave inform sticn to any parties as
to moneys in the treasury. looked
FOR THAT BACK DcoR
many time, but could not find it..
The diagram OF the Treasurer's Office was
shown witness, who stated that the door leading
underneath the Senate Chsmber was locked, but
WAS opened on the ninth of January by the po-
lice. II has been locked since that time. Heard
dissatisfaction expressed as to the Treasurer's
manner Of paying moneys. Now yesterday the
Collector Of the First District psid In $4,000 in
warrants and &c 20 in cash, and how cen the
Treasurer pay where there is go little oash2
An executive session was called, when the COM
mittee adjourned.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-05
ACADEMY OF music.

Lie Commander Caseneuve, ths prestidigita-
teur, who opens the season at the Academy of
Music on Sunday evening next, comes here with
the most extraordinary recommendations from
all the great cities OF Europe and America. Ber-
nard Marius Caseneuve Is not only magician,
but as well man of high culture and of
literary and scientific attainments being hon.
orary president OF the Philoteonic Institute
OF France. of the literary Pantheon of Naples, OF
the Academy Of Dante OF Italy. He has per-
formed before all the crowned heads of Europe,
from many OF whom he has received fattering
acknowledgements Of his powers OF magic In
this country the press has bestowed upon him
encomiums which even Keller himself never re-
ceived, and his performances have prompted the
critics In writing columns OF descriptions Of his
entertainments. Besides being master OF his
art, the decorated prestidigitateur is said to be
endowed with almost supernatural memory. His
performances in spirituslism without spirts) are
also said to be most wonderful A recent issue
of the Philadelphia Times devotes On entire col
umn to the description OF his cabinet tricks.
Beyond the shadow OF doubt the Academy
will be thronged on Sunday to see Caseneuve,
and IL one-tenth of what has been said OF him
be true, he will reap harvest Of greenbacks
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-05
GRAND OPERA.

A acknowledgement opera season mt
the Varieties.
The manager of the Varieties Theatre. Mr.. T.
A. Hall, has completed arrangements with Mr.. J.
O. Fryer for Wagner Meyerbeer operatic fes-
tiva as an important feature Of the coming
season in New Orleans. Agents have been quietly
active in the principal European cities for SOME
time past and engagements have been made with
artists who have won their highest honors in the
works to be produced here. Wagner himself
may supervise the preparations for the produo-
ton of his opera, "Lphengrin." The diHtin-
guiehed American tenor, Charles Adams, who
has for nine years been the principal tenor of the
Imperial Opera House ut Vienna, will appear as
the hero OF Waener's work.
The Flying Dutchman" will be produced
with Eugene pappenheim In her famous role Of
,Senta, with extraordinary vocal resources and
the highest culture. This lady possesses dra-
matte qualifications rarely found on the lyric
stage.
Richard Wagner, the composer, wrote Of her
in Europe, "The fair haired Senta Of MINNIE.
Pappenheim was delightful; she was the North
ern girl OF my Imagination"
The opera Of "Oinq- Mars" will be produced
for the first time In America. There will be
three tenors In the company, and we are promised
that the chorus and orchestra will be numerous
and excellent.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-05
short Items.

Some time Monday N ht man named Landon,
an employe Of the steamer r. E. Lee, was gar
roted and robbed OF $40 30, by highwayman
named Harris at the corner Of Franklin and Poy-
dras streets. s.---s a.e... l-,..
Tony Richie was pulled at the corner Of Canal
and Bourbon streets, for interfering with an
officer and attempting to rescue prisoner.
For the larceny of 50, in cell at the third
Calaboose can be found, Mary Williams.
Catharine Francois, for the larceny Of clothing,
the property of Nine. Williams, was incarcerated
in the Fourth Station.
VIM. Hoggett was arrested on board the
steamboat Era No. 10 aud lodged in the Harbor
Station, charged with being dangerous and
suspicious character.
Lambert Frantz was locked up in the Gen trail
Station, charged with refusing to assist Officer
Geo. Walsh to make an arrest.
Albert Harro angushes behind the bars OF
the Central Station on q charge Of larceny Of
$40 so.
Martin Lee. charged with cruelty beating his
child with rope, sas sent to the First District
Court under $500 bonds.
Charlie Myers, charged by Mrs. Littlefield
with shooting with intent to kill, was yesterday
discharged by Acting Judge Holmes. He had no
sooner been set at liberty than he swore out an
affidavit, charging Mrs. Littlefeld with perjury.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-05
HrfYities.

The State Board OF Liquidation will meet to-
day at noon.
The match yacht race for $500 side between
the Adelia and the Maggie has been, or will be,
arranged too day. II is expected that the articles
will stpulate that one race shall take place at
Bay st. Louis on the 18th, and the other at Mis-
sissippi City on the 18th inst.
night or two ago. ont on Canal street, we
heard very sweet voice Of much compass sing
ing from balcony. The voice. we learn, is that
of young miss Of thirteen summers and prom.
ises much for its gifted possessor. We would
warn the youthful singer against singing in the
open air, at night especially, and advise her not
to pitch her voice 80 high.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-05
CAPITOL GOSSIP.
A ColOred Delegation After the Hall of
the House Of representatives.

"A O0tDTeM DChsEAtDH AtbeF tRE HAL va
the House Of Representatives.
A delegation Of eolored men, members of the
Order OF Colored Odd Fellows, called upon Gov.
Nichols. Lieut.. Gov. Witt and Speaker Bush
yesterday to make some arrangements, II pos
sible, TO secure the hall Of the
HOUSE or REPRESENTATIVES,
in which to hold Grand Lodge or annual meet
ing of some kind. to be composed OF the order
here and delegations from various parts OF the
country.
The Governor, Lieutenant Governor and
Speaker held consultation over the subject,
and although they had previously decided thst
the hall should only be used for the purpose
Of State hereafter. they concluded to strain q
point
FOR THE uoLoRED MEF.
As the order was not perhaps able to hire hall
it Was deemed best that the oolored men should
have place OF meeting, even though it be from
the hands Of those they had voted against and
the delegation was made happy upon being
assured that they could have the hall on Ooto-
ber T.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-05
the street. cars shake The telesoope in the middle

the street cars shake the telescope in the middle
OF the street.
To the Reporter: We were talking Of discov-
cries. Do you know for some time past have
been watching the moon and think I've got
something remarkable on her.
Hsp.-What's she been doing?
P.-Sho Nothing I'm talking serious. When
the moon is just ut a crescent have noticed q
spot near one OF the valleys that looks exactly
like o large lighthouse. I've watched it time
and time again, and IL looks like tall, round
lighthouse for all the world.
Rep.--Then you think there are human beings
up there?
P.-Can't tell that. What want You to do is
to come down here when the moon is new and
take squirt ct it, and II you don't ssy it's light
house You can blow up Orion and bust Aldebarsn.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-05
OUR CANAL STREET ASTRONOMER.

The astronomical world OF late has been con-
siderably exercised over the recent discovery Of
some Martial satellites, and the Northern press
have not as yet simmered down and 'et Mars
be-" 1t is not only ut the North that this excite
ment has ragged. 1t has reached this city, and
Parker, the we'll known telescope man Of Canal
street, has caught the contagion. Last night he
was out, and his powerful fve-inch refractor was
aimed with a Selph's accuracy at that planet.
The reporter stepped up, and, after shaking
hands with the veteran and INDUCING in a short
talk about parallaxes, semi-diameters. refractlou
and zeniths, he yentured to ask: How about
those satates of Mars, Mr.. Parker Gould you
show up dimes worth :?
Mr.. Parker-Sho Shol No, sir! not with
this instrument now. I've only got on one hun
bred and fifty diameters, and that would not
show them.
Rep.-Why, Prof. Parkhurst says in the New
York Herald, one can see them with the naked
eye reflected in clear mirror.
P.-Don't you know that Parkhurst is that
Teller that said that comet some years ago was
going to knock the earth into little pieces? No,
don't you believe anything oout those moons OF
Mars being seen with the naked eye.
Rep.-Leaving Mars out Of the case, are the
celestial spheres working all right tonight.
There isn't anything wrong up there, is there?
P.-Well, that's more than I'd Ike to tell
I've been working for long time at those stars
and l have seen some things have never seen in
print. Why, it's not long since l discovered
comet down by the Custom-H House. mean | was
looking from there, and Jupiter got in 'front.' OF 1t
and couldn't get it down as fine as I'd like to-
Just then an old gent stepped up, and in a shril
tenor voice inquired, mister, what do you
charge for little look at Venus?"
p, smiling-venus, sirl Yes, cir. Very sorry,
but Venus has just gone behind that shed.
Old man-Wil she show herself again to-
night?
P-Hard to say, sir. My experience is that
when she gets behind that shed she don't come
out for come time. It's not good stand here
for an observation, but have to take it because
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-05

A most distressing and fatal accident
occurred near Mackville, Saturday, the
particulars as near as we can gather
being as follows: Thomas Shelby, 10
Thomas and e. Z. Shannon, while riding
along the public road on their way to
attend o political convention at Mack
Vile, were very much annoyed by dog
barking at the horses which they were
riding. Young Shelby pulled his pistol
and fired at the dog without effect.
Thomas then drew his pistol and fired,
but through some unaccountable cause
the ball took effect in Shelby's spine,
producing almost instant death. Young
Shelby's death Is greatly deplored and
by none more than Mr.. Thomas, the ac-
cidental cause of his untimely death.
His demise casts deep gloom over the
whole community in which he lived.
He was possessed Of the most amiable;
and generous qualities, and his untimelyi
loss will not soon be forgotten.-[S. In
Vicksburg Herald, August 30.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-05
THE POLICE BOARD.

This board met at O'Clock last evening at the
Central Station, Mayor Psbury in the chair and
q quorum Of the Commissioners present.
Patolman J. Foregano, found guilty Of drunk
enness, was reduced to the rank Of q supernume-
rary.
Patrolman e. J. Thomas was up on q new trial
on the charge of neglect OF duty. As the board
had previously decided that Thomas should be
dismissed the force for his offense, that opinion
was again sustained.
supernumerary r. Poindexter was fined FIVE
days pay for sleeping on his beat.
The board adiourned
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-05
A SURE HEsULT.

Given wide, old country place,
With vines and porehes plenty;
A youth with sentimental face.
And maiden under twenty.
Given the idle, lingering days
OF the sweet midsummer weather.
The two in search Of shady ways,
by chance are thrown together,
Behold, outlying every bloom,
Up springs the Eden flower
Whose leaves may hold O. LIES perfume
Or wither in an hour.
detroit Free Press.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-05
Personal.

Kreeger, the glove man, ut 149 Canal street,
has returned from three months tour to the
North and East and, although somewhat tanned,
Ia in fine health.
Mr.. Chss. Fl. schenck, the well known whole
sale fruit merchant left this city on his annual
summer tour last Sunday. Mr.. Schenck will
combine pleasure with business. and, after visit
ing the principal cities Of the West, will extend
his trip as far MS Penobscot, Maine.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-05
Railroad Personals.
BY THE MOBILE ROUTE,

The departures by this route on last evsnine's
train were as follows: John II. Caller and Frank
. Shaw for Bladon Springs Jules Oassord, Jr., for
Louisville; W.R, Guon, for Cincinnati: Miss l.. !.
Harris, for Charleston; W. @. Kent, for Lyneh-
burg; Dr. Compton and family, for Chicago: Miss
L. ireland. Mrs. J. Ireland, Miss A. Ireland and
VIM. Denshaw, for Europe, via New York; Miss
lie Austin for Nashville,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-05
Messrs. peycbaud l. Garcia, No. 4s Camp stre

Messrs Peychaud 4 Garcia, No. 4s Camp street,
are we'll known in this community ss well as
abroad, for the neat and elegant manner in which
all work intrused to their care is executed. Eve
rything can be found in their stationery estab-
hshment in the way Of paper, ink. blank books,
pencils, etc. Messrs peychaud & Garcia are en-
terprising and watehflR being always on the
alert For the latest improvements, and keeping
always on hand everything that a merchant can
possibly need.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-05
More RiHeunren.

The rifle fever seems to be spreading, and
those who never before felt the kick Of q SPRING.
field now pop at bullseyes with oil the nonchsl-
ance of adopts.
Last Sunday, at West End, Company O and
other companies Of Louisiana's Own were on
hand to contest for silver cup put up for COM
petition between members Of the Second Regi-
ment, l.. s. M. The following was the score,
which will doubtless be improved by next Sim
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-05

HONEST JoHN.-At 152 Camp street Mr. John
bly, known in this community for fair and
honest dealing. His furniture. establishment
is quite an extensive affair. He is now Offering
his large stock of furniture, some of which is
very elegant. composed of bedroom sets. parlor
sets. patent lounges and chairs. at the lowest
possible prices. Mr. Bots pays special atten,
sells secondhand furniture. paying always a
liberal cash price. Parties desiring to go to
housekeeping would do well to call upon
Mr.. Bots for advice, and save money.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-05

Whenever the great standard Of the
Prophet is unfurled, the faithful will, by
Mahometan canonical law, be exempt as in
dividuals or q nation from payment OF their
debts for an indefinite period-a eonyen1ent
custom that dates back to the tenth eentury.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-05
Pearl SOapina.

Ask for Soapina and you will get the best soan
Soapina containing no rosin is the best,soan
forwashing wooden goods, can be found at lIo
Graxiar str
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-05

Household furniture bills receivable, COW
wagon, cart, etc. at auction this day. for account
Nash Il Hodgson auctioneers. See ADVERTISE
ment.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-05
MUNICIPAL MATTERS.
THE Third DISTRICT wHAnyEs.

Another Reduction In the Debt of the
City.
We are informed by Col. Lusk, of the firm OF
Ellermann Co., that, notwithstanding predic-
tions to the contrary, the wbarves OF the Third
District will be completed by the 18th October,
except, however, the steamship wharf, which is the
subject OF the consideration of the Surveyor on
the locality whore this wharf shall be construct
ed. Mr.. Lusk ascrbes the delay in constructing
the wharf at post No. % to the incapacity of the
constructor The other wharves will be con-
struoted by the lessees themselves at the rate of
about two week, and to that purpose another
pile-driver has bsen sent to the Third District.
THE CITY DEBT.
The report of the Administrator OF Accounts
shows the following reductions in the debt OF the
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-05
Rooms Of the Joint Committee ON the
Examination of the Affairs of
the Treasurers Office.

STATE HOUSE,
New Orleans. August 80. 1877. !
The Joint Committee appointed under Joint
Resolution No. 1884, to examine the affairs of the
Treasurer's office under the late administration
Of the State government, Is now in session Mt
the State House. The public are respectfully
requested to give in to the committee any infor-
mutton pertinent to the investigation which
they may have. The Secretary Of the commit
tee will be found at the rooms daily from II
o'clock till 2, to whom information may be given
or to the Chairman, or the members of the COM
mittee. -
Il. D. WHITE Chairman,
1888 Common street.
$. II. BUCK,
Cotton Exchange Building.
G. W. HEATING
No. 5 South street.
T.. X. SKINNER. Secretary. au31 wv
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-05

=, Coll and SEQ If McCloskey's RESTAURANT No. 10
ST. Charles street. has not the finest oysters ut
90 cents per dozen
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-05
CARPET WAREHOUSE,

y............ .EHHFLrts sUFttt.
Stock at greatly reduced prices for cash.
We are now offering. our large and choice
stock of CARPETS, OIL CLOTH, MATING.
etc, at q great reduction OF prices,
Parties wishing TO purchase. or to. inform
themselves will find it to their interest to cali
and examine our stock and prices.
seq Su&We A. BROUSSEAU & SON.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-05

McCloskeys restaurant, No 10 ST. Charles
street. is furnishing board at 81 per week.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-05
Gold SDaDina.

If you don't find Soapina which is manufac-
tured with borax the best of al SOAP J H. KEEL
Ter, 40 Gravier street the inventor and patentee,
will pay you double the price you paid for it.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-05

Seven dollars week is all TINT MeCloskey
asks for board at his restaurant, No. 10 vt.
Charles street.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-05
DELINQUENT TAXPAYERS.

In addition to advancing money for the pay
ment Of taxes. under act SO Of 1877. we will pay
city taxes Of 1875 and prior years at LARGER
DISCOUNT for cash than Is usually offered.
We will sell scrip orders In sums to suit any
bill at lowest prices.
CITIZENS SAVINGS BANK,
au11 I'm % % Baronne street.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-05

The finest oysters can be found at McCloskey' s
restaurant. No. 20 st. Charles street, Price 30
cents per dozen.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-05
n! CABINS LUMBER I!

LUMBER CABINS! LUMBER
in trade at lowest rates. The prices Of their
celebrated
have been SO reduced as TO be within reach Of
all. Send for price lists.
w. w. CARRIE & CO..
$50 Delord street,
sci If New Basin. New Orleans.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-11-14
Inserson on Iutempesenee.

Ina recent letter to an Indiana pa.
per Col. Robert G. Ingersoll says the
only Temperance speech he ever
made was in what was known as the
Mum trial in Chicago, when he made
these few remarks ON alcohol:
~ believe, gentlemen, that alcohol,
to . certain extent, demorAlizes those
who make II. those who sell 1t, and
those who drink 1t. / believe that
from the time IL issues from the coil
ed and poisoned worm or the distil-
lery until it empties into the hell of
crime, dishonor and death, it demor-
alizes everybody that touches 1t from
its source to it's end. I do not be-
lisve that anybody can contemplate
the subject without becoming preju-
diced against that liquid crime.
All we have to do, gentlcm en-,
is to think Of the wrecks upon
either bank of this stream of death
of the suicidcs-of the insanity---of
the poverty-Of the ignorance--of the
destitution-of the little children tug
ging ct the faded drcsscs of weeping
and despairing wives asking for
bread-of the men Of genius it has
wreckod-of the millions struggling
with imaginary serpents produced by
this devilish thing; and when you
think Of the jails, Of tho aims houses,
Of tho asylums, OF tho prisons, and of
the scaffolds upon either bank, I do
not wonder that every thoughtful
man is prejudiced against that damn.
al atm ff caiIod alcnhssl -
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-11-14
SE9

along and strung along, about the
heather In distant lands, and about
the State and the country ct large,
An d about them In authority in The
Government, and al the usual pro-
gramme, you know, till everybody
had got tired and gone to think
ing about something else, and then,
all of sudden, when nOboky
was noticing, he outs with . match
snd and rakes 1t on the underside Of
his leg, and puff up the whole thiag
blazes like q house afire! Twelve
barrels Of water? Petroleum sir, pc
tToliwm! that's what it was y
"Petroleum, Captain ?"
eyes, sir; the country was full Of
it. Elijah knew all about that. You
read the Bible. Don't you wor-
ry about the tough places. They
ain't tough when you come to think
them out and throw light on them. -
There amt thing in the Bible bnt
what IL true; all You want 10 to 60
prayerfully to work and cipher out
how twas DONE"
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-11-14

AT tsome Of the Episcopal Churches
in England there has been a large
falling of in the number Of lady
members regularly attending the
communion services. Some Of the
clergy, being much troubled about it,
began to investigate the cause, and
found that it was indeed novel one.
1t is the well-known custom in the
Episcopal Church for all commune
cants to advance to the chancel rail,
and there kneel while partaking OF
the bread and wine. The difficulty
with the ladies is that skirts made ac-
cording to the present fashion are SO
narrow that the wearer who kueels
cannot rise without assistance. Some
clergymen would attack the fashion
from the pulpit; others would let il
alone for . while, hoping for change
in style; while others are embarrass-
ed, and know not what to do about