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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-20
THE HYDROGRAPIC COMMISSION.

AT the meeting OF the Hydrographie Commits
sion yesterday q number OF our resident engi-
neers we're present and gave their views regard
ing the best plans to be adopted to secure the
banks OF the river from further damage.
A telegram was received from Hon. II. J. Ellis
informing the commission that the Secretary OF
War had ordered the United States steamer En-
terprise from Norfolk, Va, TO this port, for
service in the photographic survey. saying at
the same time that she ought to be here by this
time. Another dispatch was communicated to
the board by Administrator Cavanac, who had
telegrsphed requesting copy OF coast survey
maps.
WAsHrNeToN, Nov. 17.--Chas. Cavanac, New
Orleans !: Have no printed copies. Gen. Hardee.
City Surveyor, was furnished with traced copies
February. 1876. Copy requested will be duly
forwarded. g. FL. PATTERSON.
The Mayor also sent the following note in an
swer to the request OF the commission to be in
formed precisely 10 TO what the Mayor required
that they should do
NOVEMBER II, 1877.
Major Gen. Weitzel, United States Engineers:
Str-In reply TO yours of even date have the
honor to submit the following points which Rp.
pear to me desirable in connection with your
presence AZ q Board Of United States Engineers:
Of the et ssne sn er osPs o. the rive.
every half mile and the direction OF the current,
u. plan for the temporary preservation OF the
banks and wharves from destruction 10 apply
only 10 the most exposed points and adapted to
the present resources OF the city, which are lin
tied, accompanied by estimates.
b. A more general and comprehensive plan
embracing the river front OF the Second and
Third Districts ~ q permanent work, with esti-
gradually az the future prosperity of the city may
admit.
Your obedient servant,
Z. P1LSBURY, Mayor.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-20

See NJ L. Byrne Co.'s advertisement In
another column. This firm have Just received
a large and very select assortment of misses
cloaks and Breton braids. which they will open
this morning for the inspection of the public
The above mentioned goods will be sold at pop
ular prices, and no doubt there will be rush to
their establishment Since the Inauguration of
the cent system by this enterprising firm hum
dreds have thronged their establishment some,
no doubt. from curiosity, but the greater num-
Der appreciating the advantages offered to pur-
chasers, have eagerly grasped ct the idea by
concluding to patronize Byrne d Co.. and get the
full value OF their money. not being compelled
eight cents is really the price asked. ! 49,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-20

Yesterdays WEATHER BULLETIN,
The rain fall yesterday. according to measure
ment made by Frigerio, was seven- tenths of an
the Signal Bureau observer.
The temperature during the day, as noted by
Frigerio, varied between Ga and 67 degrees, and
on the night before the lowest point was 81.
The Signal Service kilograms report rain fall
Of 2.46t0O inches at Galveston for the eight
hours ending at p. m. yesterday. and 1.60.IOO
inches at Oorsicans, with light rains at some of
the western points. The temperature reported
was somewhat softer than on the previous day,
though along the upper Mississippi and upper
Ohio the cold weather continued, and no indics-
tions were noted Of rise in the upper streams.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-20
THE CHAMBER or COMMERCE.,

Last evening there was meeting Of the mem
berS Of the Chamber Of Commerce for the pur
pore Of taking into consideration the Commercial
facilities Of our city and the means Of improving
this port as port Of export for our own pro
K ducts. After the body had been called to orde,
by President Cyrus BuBsey, the reading Of the
minutes followed.
The following new members were elected: Aug
Bonn, A. Brady and q number of other prominent
merchants. The rules were suspended and the
names proposed elected without dissenting
Dol. J. M. sandidge, chairman o, the special
committee on rules and regulations, read the
report
On motion of Tobias Gibson, the report made
was resolved to be acted upon at the December
meeting.
AZ o oapt Eads' jetty project oo'. sanddge,
chairman Of the committee, reported no action
taken, and asked that the committee be dis
charged. The motion was carried.
Mr.. ]. Q. Berry, chairman OF the committee on
commerce.. asked for further time. Granted.
The following resolution was then presented by
Mr.. 4. II. Joseph:
Whereas. The early completion OF the Texas
Pacific railroad from this city to San Diego Cali
fornia. is regarded by this Chamber OF Commerce
a. Of vital Importance to the commercial and ag-
xiculturAl interests Of our country; be it there
fore
Resolued, That this Chamber of Commerce
recommend the subject to the attention Of Con-
1z9 ps.,,., m... A..
is ssvs ..so anst sne new orleans Paoihc, now
port and Marshal. be recommenSad as tbe hronch
10 connect the Texas Pacific with this city.
Resolved, That our Representatives and Sena-
tors in Congress be furnished with a copy of
these resolutions, and that they be urged to sup
port these measures.
Carried.
The following memorial was then presented:
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-20
SIXTH DISTRICT COURT.

The State OF Louisiana ex rel. Carondelet
Canal and Navigation Company vs.. Ed. Pilsbury,
Mayor Of the city OF New Orleans, ct als.-Re-
lators pray for writ OF mandsmus compelling the
Mayor and the City Administrators to strike out
and erase from the registry Of judgments one in
favor of the commissioners OF the New Orleans
s7s,172 II: further ordering the CITY TO pay re-
lators' judgment OF $4,000, with interest thereon
at the rate Of 8 per cent per annum from 22d Of
February, 1864, till paid. Judge Rghtor has or
dered that respondents comply with the demand
30th inst. at 10 q. m.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-20
SUPERIOR CRIMINAL COURT.

The arraigments yesterday were: John Bell, for
killing one Salvador Beardon on the 9th oil Octo-
Der. 1877, at the corner Of 81. Ann and Burgundy
streets. Not guilty.
Nolle prosequi-Paul Toussaint. grand larceny.
In the case Of the State vs.. Ellen Washington
and Carrie Robertson, for stabbing one Phoebe
Johnson, the Jury Was locked up.
new trial In the case Of Dsgo Joe was re-
fused.
J. T. Newhouse, sentenced 10 the Psnitentiary
for twenty eight years. for the murder Of John
Costley, was yesterday granted q new trial by
Judge Whitaker.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-20
FIRST DISTRICT COURT.

INFoRMATtoNs.
Thomas Hanley, two osses, Cornelius Mosby,
assault and battery.
Geo. Adell, inflioting wound less than
mayhem.
Sarah Madison, larceny.
Henry spingler, knowingly receiving stolen
goods.
NOLLE PRosEQUI.
John johnson, accessory TO grand larceny OF
1890 Oh the 30th OF July, from Thomas More
head, at los Dryades street.
JURY DISCHARGED.
OWING TO the repairs of the courtroom the
petit Jury was discharged until Monday, No
vember 26.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-20

We were pleased to greet yesterday our friend,
MIR. VIM. ID. Seebold, the art caterer to this oon,-
munity. who has just returned from business
trip to New York. Mr.. Seebold brings with him
full stock Of artistic gems. and his opening in
few days will be red letter day In the calendar Of
our connosseurs, and l66 Canal street will doubt
less be thronged. Rich engravings, and the
finest photographs from the masters will certain
ly create q sensation amongst amateurs.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-20
FIFTH DISTRICT COURT.

Emma A. O'Dowd VS.. City OF New Orleans,
Mayor and Administrators. --Judgment In favor
OF plaintiff, requiring the city TO issne to her five
new bonds Of the series known as the Drainage
series OF $1,000 each, in place Of those described
in plaintiffs petition ss Nos. 476. All, 472, 473
been lost or destroyed, the said new bonds 70
bear and carry such coupons as would now be
due, payable on said lost bonds upon plaintiff
giving security to the satisfaction Of defendant
az siDst the future appearance Of said lost or de-
strpyed bonds.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-20
THE NEW ORLEANS DEMOCRAT TUESDAY NOVEMBER 90

street, negro named Joseph Paul attempted 10
commit suicide by swallowing an ounoe OF lauds
anum.
When he was discovered he was In his room
III AMI .insensible condition. The vial which
had contained the poison WAS by his side.
The proper antdotss were administered, and
he shortly sfterward became conscious. He said
that he had tried TO commit suicide as the girl he
loved had shook him for another fellow. The
physician who attended Paul said that be
was ell right and would live to fall In love with
another girl
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-20
A Fifty Feet Fell.

At about IL O'Clock yesterday, while
named Geo. Gay was taking down q
spar at the Penn Cotton Press, he |
balance and fell to the ground, distance
feet. He was taken to the Charity J,
where it was discovered that be was serio,,
jured about the body and shoulder. !
dition is not critical. i
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-20
FOURTH DISTRICT COURT.

John Livingston vs. Emory Il. Norton. Suit to
recover contingent fee Of $4,000. Judgment
OF non. suit.
Peoples Insurance Company vs. Llambias Il
Dock Judgment for plaintiff for s12674 95
and interest," subject TO q credit Of $2760, with
interest from Judicial demand. Curstor's fee OF
RIO allowed.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-20
A Coal Oil La mp Explosion.

At about 8 O'Clock Sunday night coal oil
lamp, which was carelessly handled, exploded Ut
the residence Of Mr.. Morris, corner OF 0raviA
and Claiborne streets. piece OF the pfSta
".~a~ a.. hsonIie in te hoau Hnd inflicted Fiel
severe wound. A piece also struck Mrs. I. -k1
on the arm, inficting slight wound. PLAT
Charity Hospital, where their wounds III
dressed and pronounced severe M
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-20

Precisely at II o'clock this day COL Monteom
cry will call the roll at his TattersalPs auction
mart, No; 70 Baronne street. when horse ane
this community. These sales are being wal
attended, and the stock is selling low Tor The
kind that is offered = .AAs
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-20

Citizens Bank OF Louisiana w. Rufus NAPLES
Defendants claim in reoonvsntion dismissed,
and Judgment In favor OF plaintiff and against
defendant for the sum OF $751;, with recognition Of
mortgage on the property and stock securing
said debt,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-20
CAPITOL GOSSIP.
LEvEE CONTRACTS AWARDED RES
IGNATION OF DIR. FINNEY.
RumOred Rejection Of Lawrence's Nomi-
nation MS Collector Of the FORT.

Rumsored Rejection of Lawrencc's No'ai-
nation Ms collector Of the Port.
The Board OF State Engineers met at the ex-
ntive Office yesterday according to announce
nent for the purpose OF opening the bids and
awarding the contracts for the construction OF
two leyees, the "Himel" levee, in the parish OF
81. james, and the lizard Times" levee, parish Of
West Baton Rouge. The. bids, opened end read
In the presence OF
TWENTY OR THIRTY CONTRACTORS,
were 10 follows, the price being per cubic yard:
ura,p1. HARD TIMES.
Y & E:,s g. $3.50 E B B Hs4} *
h %. ..,.......11 Tic Jno. Irwin. ....1sh
S JON 5 ). TF1rnai~,;its;i ;ssx
n. Harnan. ...24
Messrs. VIM. Glade 8 90. were The lowest
bidders for the "Himep' work, but they having
mot complied with the rules adopted by the
board, In not accompanying their bid with q
deposit the bid was rejected and that offered by
McGesry u 90. accepted. The bid Of John Irwin
Tor the Hard Times work was awarded to John
Irwin, who with McGsary d Co. were notified to
furnish their security In the time specified, that
II, within forty-eight hours.
The Governor received during the day the
resignation Of DR.. James Finney, quarantine
physician, and accepted IL, appointing as his sue.
cessor DR.. p. y. Darlington, OF this city. He
also appointed during the day, as school director
for the
PARISH or ST. TAMMANy,
Mr.. VIM. Brennan, vice W. 8. Hutchinson, re-
moved.
Az previously anticipated in the DEMOCRAT the
Governor issued his proclamation fixing Thurs
day, the Goth inst, az day OF Thanksgiving and
prayer, NJ will be seen by the proclamation in
another column.
IL was rnmored AT the State. House during the
day that the nomination of Efinghsm Lawrence
AS COLLECTOR OF THE PORT
had been rejected by the United States Senate
Committee on Commerce, but ID was not ascer.
tanned who received the dispatch containing this
information.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-20
THE COURTS.

Merchants and others interested in cases In
the district courts, % principals or as Witnesses
can be notified by telegraph when 70 appear IN
court, thus avoiding the necessity OF constant
attendance.l
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-20

We give below partial list of the departures
son. Washington; II. Cone, St. Louis; A. G.
Eosfeda1e + HS1rzbegrg New York; r Pierson
Mrs. 8. H. Boone and family. Tnskeease w. MIA:
Hamlin, Weldon. N. G.; G. H. Hyams, New
YORK; H. McCloskey. New York: Mrs. Byrne.
ter, New York.
. We always notice with great deal OF pride
the push, enterprise and prosperity of our home
Imanufactnrers. Mr. John II. Keller manufae-
tures the finest soap In this country, and from
indications we should Judge he is determined 10
place his goods alongside of those Scattered
over our city. and country by Northern drum
]. q. Kostmayer with handsome team which,
this gentleman has handled very successfnIly-
selling soap to hundreds who have never used
dealers. = ~ -
Read Nayra's invitation to the China palaea
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-20
Read Nayra's invitation to the China Palace.

M. L. Byrne q Go. are selling large 10
pair OF blankets for 80 30 per pair.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-20
Read Navra's invitation to the China Palace,

Don't fail TO 60 to the German band concert
at Grunewald Hall as an extra fine programme
offered to- night
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-20
Yesterdays WEATHER BI1LLETIN

nj. L.. Byrne & Co. are selling a large 1914
pair of blankets at 81 SO per pair
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-20

Grand gala night at Grunewald Hall. Don't
fail to go. The German band offers n most ex-
csllent progra tonight
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-20

SECOND DISTRICT COURT.
Succession of Mrs. Mary Patton Smith, widow
OF Thos. II. Murphy, opened.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-20
PERSONAL,

| Ladies' and misses cloaks In great variety Mt
nj. u. Byrne Co., No. 1863 Canal streat.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-20
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT.

Judge Billings was unable to obtain Grand
Jury yesterday, having obtained but fourteen
Jurors out of the entire venire. Twenty-three
persons drawn were excused, and a number
failed TO attend. District Attorney Lacey sug-
gested q further venire Of fifty, which was
Idfs pejpK jgpstEHGtea " n1aesify The
at p. m. yesterday. The Jurors drawn were
notified to be in court this morning.
Yesterday Judge Billings approved the account
OF Commissioner A. e. Adams, amounting to date
to $706 40.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-20
Read Navra'sinvitation to the China Palace.

NJ L. Byrne & Co. are selling a large 1o-a
pair of blankets at % 80 per pair.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-20

Grand gala night of the German band at
Grunewald Hall tonight.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-20
Read Navra's invitation to the China Palace.

Ladies' and misses cloaks in great variety at
NJ l.. Byrne & Co., No. 1853 Canal street.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-20
MUNICIPAL MATTERS.
CITY AND STATE ASSESSMENTS.
A Compilat ion Of the work of Admins
traitor Rengstorft and the Hoard
nf Aasrsanra

VI NHHESBWFst
Yesterday morning after testifying to the cor.
reetness Of the assessment rolls, Administrator
Rengstorff and the Board Of State Assessors
transferred their books to MIR. Brown, the Adj
ministrator OF Accounts.
We present the following compilation Of the
laborious task performed by the Department Of
Assessments, which we owe to the courtesy Of
the gentlemen Of that department.:
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-20

New styles In Breton braids, Just received a
NJ. l.. Byrne b Co., No. 1863 Canal street.
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Head Navras invitation to the China Palace.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-20
Read Navras invitation to the China Pal aca.
RAILROAD PERSONALS.

Ladies' and misses cloaks in great varietv at
III. l.. Byrne d Co, No. 1G3 Canal atrefA ~ -
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Read Navra's invitation to the China T
HOTEL ARRIVALS,

New styles in Breton braids. Just rece
M. l.. Byrne Il Co., No. 1863 Canal street.
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Read Navra's Invitation to the China Palace.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-20
u. 9. COMMISSIONERS, counr

:, Alex. Sens, who keeps soda water stand In
the French Market, was arrested yesterday and
brought before Commissioner Adams on a
charge OF selling Roffig nss without license 70
ret al spirituous liquors. He was sent before The
District Court on bond Of $1,000.
David Powers, mate, and Peter Burke. second
mate OF the American ship Saranac, were yester.
day arrested and brought before Commissioner
Southworth on charge Of beating on tie high
seas ]. Sinclair, Richard Phelan and Alex. d,
this port. Case set for hearing to-day,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-20

lead Navra's invitation 70 the China Palace.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-10-11
BLASTING BY ELECTRICITY.

Blasting by electricity. one of the
latest practical developments of
science. is being genertlly utilized.
The advantages are great saving OF
explosives. safety, and protection of
life, economy of capital and time. and
overcoming obstacles that nothing
else will, such as firing under any
quantity Of water, sinking or driving
in soft sandstone, granite splitting,
roofing up trees, blasting Stag, etc.
On Saturday, June Is, a gigantic
explosion was arranged in the granite
quarries Of Messrs. Ellis and Evrard,
at Bardon Hill, near Leicester, by
Messrs. Atkin and John Harris. OF
Nobel's Explosive Company; six holes
being put in, averaging depth OF ~
feet, each hole being charged with IS
lbs. of dynamite, and exploded with
Capt. Brains electric fuses. me
machine used to fire them was capt.
Brains American Improved, a most
compact and simple article, being only
+! some IA lbs, in weight, which may De
used, by the ordinary worklngmen'
giving an electric spark ? inches In
length. The firing of these SIX holes
had a most marvellous effect. the
whole quarry having the appearance
of being rent as by an earthquake;
Huge blocks Of granite were tum Died
out. and upon careful examination
and measurement it was computed
that 1850 tons had been dlslOdgeo
and thrown into the bottom OF the
quarry. This practical demonstration
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-10-11

of the effect Of simultaneous blasting
with a powerful explosive in connec-
ton with quarry works was most
satisfactory to the proprletors ana
other gentlemen present, it being
generally acknowledged that such
Successful results had never been
known in the district before.
The Electric Blasting Apparatus
Company, Cindeford, Worcestershire,
have also just very successfully lald
down aset Of blasting apparatus at
South Kirkby Colliery, near Ponte-
tract, were shafts are being sunk to a
depth of 700 yards. The advantages
of the system are so apparent IN
collieries already using this apparatus
in the district that it's use is becoming
more general. At the Houghtoon1
Main Colliery, near Barnsley, two 10
feet shafts are each firing Is holes at
once. and raising 70 tons OF deor's
from a shot, an increase Of SO tons
blast on the old system-a practical
demonstration of the great advantages
of simultaneous blasting.-M'''ame
Journal.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-10-11
isLlFE MODEoF MOTION?

1t can be demonstrated that motion
is all-prevading; that absolute rest IS
uncomfortable and that, in whatever
form motion may appear, whether as
motion or as light, heat, chemical
affinity, magnetism or electricity, all
are but phases of but one and the same
great force. Science however does
not stop with the enunciation OF this
truth, but following the same pathway
onward is now brought face to face
with the greatest problem within the
ken Of human conception, the question
of the nature Of life itself. There is
something startling and oyerWhel-
ming in the recognition OF the fact
that perhaps the greatest scientific
minds on earth are keenly pressing
forward toward the resolution OF the
mystery, not us spectators or dog
matists, nor as metaphysical advancers
of abstract hypothesis; but progress
sing step by step, proving and
reproving, leaving no by-path unex-
plored, no thread loose or weak in the
Wonderful fabric of facts which are
slowly interviewer. If Bastian and
the believers in spontaneous genear.
ton are right, then life is the legiti
mate consequence of chemical affinity
| for they claim to have substantiated
by the clearest experimental proof
that organisms in certain solutions
previously free from life are due
wholly to the proper chemical com
position of such solutions. If this bt
true. then life must stand in the same
category as heat and light and othel
sequences Of chemical affinity-it is ;
mode of motion into which othe
modes Of motion are convertible, AM
reciprocally it would follow that lif
itself is transformable into othe
phases of the allpervading force.