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The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-09-30
THE vIc.-pune oorros EXCHANGE.
uesoiutisnsas to the Tare ON Cotton Bales.
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uesoiutiensas to the Tare ON Gotten bales.
tvlchsburg Herald. 27.l
A general meeting Of the Exchange
was held yesterday, to organize for the
ensuing season. After the transaction
of the business appsrtaining to the
workings of the Exchange. the follow
ing resolutions were offered:
Whereas The National Cotton Exchange
Convention ON It's fourth days session at
Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs, Virginia,
during July, 1877, passed q resolution to the
effect that ON all bales of cotton with side
pieces an allowance of three pounds per bale
be made to the buyer and
Whereas, part Of the cotton crop is. now
marketed with and part without side pieces,
thus making relative difference in weight. OF
bales that cannot be properly allowed for by
the buyer; and
Whereas, the New Orleans Cotton Exchange,
In compliance with the above, on. the 9Th ct
feet from the 1st Of October, 1877, whereby all
cotton delivered In that market having side
pieces. will be subject TO an allowance OF three
pounds per bale; therefore be 1t
Resolred That from and after the 1st day
Of October, 1877, all bales of cotton delivered
In Veksbulg, the sides Of which. are covered
with strips of baggng denoninated Hsde
pieces" shall be subject to an allowance 70
The buyer Of three pounds per bale tof each
and every bale SO covered.
The resolution was offered, not hs one
which was essential to the trade. but
which had become necessary. from the
recent action of the National and New
Orleans Cotton Exchanges. The ques-
tion was discussed at length, and though
present appearances lead TO the belief
that we will be compelled to adopt 1t
sooner or later, the whole matter, on
motion. was laid over until the next
meeting. by which time 1t is hoped some
modification may be made to the pres
ent rules. 10 this end, and In hopes
that there ID chance OF an avoidanes
IN this particular, the following resolu-
tion was adopted
That orr ascretary be instructed to com
municate with the secretaries OF the National
Cotton Exchange and of the New Orleans
Cotton Exchange, and find out whether the
rules and regulations relative to allowances Of
three5potinds per bale for side pieces are now
In force OF not. and II in force that the same
rules and regulations apply TO this market,
and that he be authorized to publish the reso-
lutions.
In Justice to our cotton dealers 1t is
but proper for us to say that the first
resolution. in regard to the action Of
the National and New Orleans Ex4
changes, met with few supporters. The
custom for years has been for cotton to
have side pieces, and the action Of these
Exchanges ID calculated to meet with
serious opposition generally, and retard
business materially.
The general opinion among cotton
men is that the question should never
have been thought of, and particularly
before vhe law was annulled which
forced passenger steamboats, to carry
only such cotton as is protected fully
by bagging or other covering. We
earnestly hope that there may yet be
some way In which the question can be
satisfactorily adjusted to all Interested.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-09-30
THAT MISSISSIPPI LEyIATHAN.
tst. Louis ulobe-Demoerat.

New MADRID, Sept. 1D.-The river
monster which has been seen at SO
many different points above here, Gre
ating great Consideration and devouring
horses and cattle that swim the river.
has undoubtedly reached this neigh
borhood, and there is considerable ex-
element over its arrival. This morning
about 8 o'clock, while the ferryboat,
which contained two wagons and three
horsemen, was crossing to the eastern
shore. and while In the middle of the
river, there was violent shaking OF the
boat, the movement being go sudden that
one man. who was seated ON the gunwale,
WAS thrown into the water, but, grasp
ing the side Of the boat, was drawn In
with no further damage than thorough
drenching. The first shock was tremu-
lous. like the motion Of an earthquake,
but the second lifted the boat clear from
the water and almost capsized 1t, the
horses retaining o standing. position
with the utmost difficulty. The water
was agitated as If by q whirlpool, the
waves breaking up two feet high and
washing clear across the boat from
prov TO stern. Almost at the same in
stant the occupants saw, forty feet
away, an immense object cutting
through the water with irresistible
force. This was undoubtedly the peli-
can n-beaked head Of the enormous mon
ster, the violent rocking Of the boat be-
ing caused by the motion OF his tail.
The leviathan threw q stream Of water
ten feet high. making o noise that
was plainly heard on shore. After this
the monster disappeared beneath the
water. This Ia the account given by
those in the boat. Though almost scared
out Of their wits they managed TO
row to shore, returning to this side.
When the story was related, 1t created a
great sensation among the inhabitants
Of the village, and fifty or hundred
men went down the river to catch, II
possible, a sight OF the gigantic reptile.
There is considerable excitement on the
subject, and 1t is probable an expedition
will be organized here to watch the river
and kill the monster. Besides the
ferryman, there were five persons on the
boat, as follows: VIM. Ferris and wife,
Geo. Smith, b. W. Williams and Henry
Hoffmeyer. The latter is travelling
agent for well known st. Louis firm,
and the others are people we'll known
here for their veracity.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-09-30

The Messrs. Fairbanks tSt. Johnsbury. N. j.
shipped thirteen carloads of scales last week.
They received orders for 700 more scales than
they made.-Vermont Journal. Sept /, 1877.
Facts like the above indicate very clearly who
does the principal scale manufacturing for the
world. The Messrs. Fairbanks have made the
manufacture of scales a specially for nearly
fifty years. keeping pace with all improve
ments aud the rapid strides1of commerce. and
to-day stand higher above all competitors than
ever before.
In all the most important branches of busi-
ness the reliable Fairbanks Standard comes in
as the just arbiter between man and man,
The recent di5carding of other improved
scales here by one of our most important busi-
ness institutions, and replacing them by the
reliable Fairbanks, shows where the greatest
confidence rests after thorough trial of the
goods on their merits.-St. Louis Journal,
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-09-30
CT. S1MEON's SELECT SCHOOL
IgI ANNUNCrATTON STREET,

Between ThaIia and Melpomene streets.
This institution conducted by the Sisters OF
Charity reopened on September 1, 1877.
The Sisters consider. themselves g0nseiea-
iously bound to respond to the confidence re-
posed In them by parents and guardians. by
giving TO their pupils q Christian and virtuous
education strictly attending to their intellectual
improvement. and cultivatiug that refinement
OF manners which will fit them for society.
The course OF instruction biased upon that
pursued at ST. Joseph's, Emmetsbrg) em-
braces Orthography, Hegding, Grammar, Rbet-
orie, Composition, Plain and Ornan entail Writ
ing, Practical and Rational Arithmetic. Book
keeping, Principles Of Algebra and Geometry,
Ancient and Modern Geography with tbs use
Of Maps and GlobesI, Astronomy. Sacred and
Profane History. Biography and Mythology,
Natural, intellectual ard Moral Philosophy,
Logic Botany and Chemistry, French, Music.
TERMS PER MONTH, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE:
English Dinases, from .s..4. 81 TO SO
French CIasses+ .--.-.+-...........4
Enrapce-paid but once. s..e.....
Music, DraWtng. etc, form extra charges.
GENERAL OBsEEyATIoHs--1. A mouth cona-
meuced will be considered q month completed,
no deduct n being made for absence. Q. Books
and stationery furnished by the institution Mt
current prices. g. Visitors are earnestly re-
uuested to call only on saturdays. between the
hours Of 10 and O'Clock, To prevent the inter
ruption Of scholastic exercises.
--Also-
"sT. VINCENT'S SCHOOL" in connection
with the above. re-opened ON the same day.
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The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-09-30

GRAND OPENING AT 174 CANAL sTREET.-Mr.
E. Offner. who has for some time been absent
from our city, selecting additions to his stock
has Just returned after having been the rounds
of all the large manufae uring cities North.
East and West. and brings with him a magnih-
cent stock of china, crockery. cutlery. and
glassware; also silver plated, tin. Japanned.
wooden and wi low-ware, besides many exquis-
ite ornaments for mantels. Mr.. Offner has Sc
lected personally and purchased IN immense
stock. for which he has paid cash. thus enabling
him to sell his goods lower than they ever We're
sold before. and to defy competition. Drop in at
No. 174 Canal street. opposite the Varieties
Theatres, and see for yourselves.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-09-30
NOTICE TO BAKERS.

MAYoRAITY or New ORLEANS
City Hall. September 20, 1877. !
The average price of fresh -four being this day
seven dollars and fifty cents: In accordance
with said valuation the price Of bread for the
week commencing Oh MONDAY. October t. 1871
will be:
Sixty ounces for twenty cents.
Thirty ounces for ton cents.
Fifteen ounces for five cents.
Bakers of bread are required to use only the
best -four of tbs above value per barrel. and the
for sale In thia city Ii prohibited. Consumers
Of bread are requested to report to the nearest
police station any violation Of the above ordi
nance. either in variation OF weight or quality Of
material -
se16 ED. PILSBURY. Mayor.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-09-30
CANCELLATION OF BONDS.
STATE or LOUISIANA, Z

STATE or LOUISIANA, Z
Executive Department.
Whereas. THOMAS r. FARRAR. Of the par
ish OF Tolss.s, in this State. has applied to me
tor the cancel alton of the following official
bonds, to wit.
/. One bond, dated April u, 1870, drawn by
Francis Barnes as principal and the said
Thomas p. Farrar as security; and 2. One
bond, dated April IS, 1873. drawn by Stephen VI.
Routh as principal and said Thomas p. Farrar
as security. Both bonds conditioned for the
faithful performance Of the duties OF said Fran
chs Barnes and Stephen M, Routh. respectively,
as public administrators Of said parish Of Ten
sas.
Now, therefore, I, FRANCIS 4. NICHOLS
Governor OF the State Of Louisiana, have
In order TO give notice to all persons herein
concerned to show cause In writing at the
office Of the Secretary OF State, in the city OF
New Orleans, within ninety days from and
after the last publication of this notice. why
said bonds should not be cancelled and an
Dulled and the security thereon discharged
from any liabilities therein.
Witness my hand and the seal Of the State Of
Louisiana, at the city Of New Orleans. this
q ghteenth day OF September, A. D. one thou
sand eight hundred and seVenty-seven.
FRANCIS T. NICHOLS,
Governor of the State of Louisiana
By the Governor:
OSCAR ARROYO.
Assistant. secret2ry Of State.
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The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-09-30

P1ANos.--The great superiority of the Stein
way pianos has long since been conceded by all
whose ears are attuned to the concord of sweet
sounds" Mr.. Hrunewald. of druneWald Hall.
Nos. ii, 1G. H. 90 and "a Baronne street. who for
80 many years has minisrersd to the refined and
eultiva cd taste Of the public. has recently add
ed largely to his stock Of musical Instruments
and has reduced the prices of them. and the
payment of the same made to come within the
compass Of the poorest mans purse. Mr.,
Grunewald is also the agent for the celebrated
Pleye pianos.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-09-30
ORIGIN OF THE ROSE.

Mussulman tradition assigns the or
igin of the rose to the night Of Maho-
NETS journey to heaven. The white
roses sprang from the drops of sweat
which fell from the forehead Of the pro-
phet himself in the toilsome ascent j;
the sweat of Borak, the miraculous AMI
NAL he rode, gave birth to the yellow
ones; while the celestial drops which
fell from Gabriel were the source OF the
red rosa
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-09-30

Messrs. B. & II. Croner have removed into the
large and we'll arranged store No. 141 Canal
street. corner of Bourbon. In this new store
Messrs. B. & H. Croner will offer to their GUS
toners new and beautiful assortment of dry
and give them u call
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-09-30

DENEcHAUDs OPENING.-On Monday Dene-
chaud will open his popular restaurant No. is
Carondelet street. near Canal. after having
entire building. Boarders and transit custom
ers will have every at ention paid them in this
establishment and will get all the delicacies of
prices for meals. besides taking boarders on
the most reasonable terms. Go to the opening
Tomorrow
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-09-30
JUDICIAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
s,rrutvr sarEs.
simpson and white va. Nicholas Q. Fei-
ehnr


sher.
IIxTH DISTRICT. COURT FOR THE PAR
- ish OF Orleans No. p4gs-Bv virtue OF q writ
Of seizure and sale tp me directed by the honor.
able the Sixth District Court for the. aarisf Of
Orleans. In the above entitled cause, will pros
eeed to sell at public auction. ut the Merchants
and Aueioneefs' Exchange. Royal street ha-
tween Canal and Customhotlse streets In the
Second District Of this city, on SATURDAY,
4 GbHTA1N FQuARE OF GROUND. situ tied
In The First District Of this city. bounded by
aasuuet, Palmyra. Alexander and Mufat streets,
and designated by he number eight hundred
and three.
Seized In the above suit.
Terms-Cash on the spot. ....
THOMAS Fl. HANDY,
Civil Sheriff Of the Parish Of Orleans.
Est9 2t 80 9c13
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-09-30

II is with pleasure that we call attention to
the advertisement published In another column
Of that genial gentleman. W. M, Abbatt. ESQ,
who ia now the great dealer In Manila cordage.
white lead Hnd linaead oil. No ~ Peters street
will hereafter bseone ths headquarters of the
faust1tnara of those urrnEsitina
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-09-30
OUR BOOK TABLE.

VEST POCKET SERIES. James r. Ggood Il
Co.: Boston. Price so cents. NeDrleans ::
Eyrich
MIR. NIaHTTNGALE's DIARY. A ftce. BY
Charles Dickens.
This is delicious little farce. writtn by its
eminent author, evidently for the pslor and
the amusement OF his friends. and 'he chill
dren," of whom he was ever 50 fond md for
whose pleasure he could never do to much.
We see 1t was first performed at Depnshire
House, and In the original cast we ind the
names of Charles Dickens as M. Gdtplerig,
of the Middle Temple, Mark Lemon and Will
kie Collins
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-09-30
UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL,
Eagle Hall, Pryfanfa street, cor. Uranfa.

The Fourth Annual Session Of this school
for Boys will open on MONDAY. October 1. 1877.
The principal will be assisted by full corps Of
competent teachers. He refers by permission
to the Faculty of the University of Virginia and
TO his patrons the past session. whose names
may be found In the circular of the school.
Circulars can be had at the book stores.
Fer further information address
GEO. g, PREOT, Principal
iy31 3m P.O. Box 452.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-09-30

In another column will be found Professor J..
w. Baekman's 3 card. This college Is one Of the
finest in this city, and no better opportunity is
offered for young men to receive good busi-
meas edunntiDn.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-09-30
snccesgion ot ea at.ergDs mreaen.


AEGOND DISTRICT COUNT FOR THE PAR
~ ish Of Orleans, No. 33,66s@Nptice s hereby
given to the creditors Of this estate and to all
other persons herein Interested to show eanse
within ten days from the present nDt fication. If
aanted by John Breden. administering Of this
estate. should not be approved and hunlolo-
gated, and tho funds Distributed In aeeordanee
Herewith.
BY order Of the court. ..ze.-...
se2t 2b 81 Bo* JOHN HERBERT Clerk.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-09-30
Succession of Lorenzs, Carl,o. sr.

CECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PAR
> ish Of Orleans. NJ s9so1-W Whefeas. LereDho
Carbn, Jr.. has .retitiohed tbs court for letters
father. Lorenzo Garbo. Sir. Nftiee Is hereby
given to all whom Il may concern 10 show cause
Within ten days why the prayer Of the said petit
TONER should not be- granted.
BY order ~ the court. -
sa2e 10 on5* JOHN HEFRERT rlerk
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-09-30

observation-disclosures. W. G.. Coye d Co.. coal
dealers. have removed their office to the corner
of Carondeet and Gravier streets. into the
office formerly occupied by Mssars. u A. Ynrke
Il 90. The great facilities th4t Messrs. w. q.
Coyle K Go have for purchasing conl ennbls
can furnish good ptsburg coa. med for
family use: also, anthracite lump. screened for
foundry. and anthracite egg size for res ati-
rants. All orders left at th5ir Office will be
promptly attended to and deliveries TO any part
of thp city tree Of carriage. see their card In
another column.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-09-30
r. A. BARKER,
General Insurance Agent,
No. 5s Car0nde1et street,
NEW ORLEANS.

REPRESENTING:
Etna Fire Insurance Company,
Of Hartford. asset. s7, ,os7, 900
Hartford Fire Insurance Com
pany, Of Hartford. assets. 3,Z7O,OOO
hons 81 New wy York r'se Assets oonD1.. sie4, 600
Continental Fire Insurance Com
pany. OF New YORK, asse's...... 3,O4O, geo
franklin Fire Insurance Com
pany, Of Philadelphia. assets. 3,3SZ, 600
Massachusetts Mutual Life In
surance Company, Of Spring-
field, aSSefS. fS........-...-.-.-.---.. b,4Z5,OUO
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The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-09-30

Why buy auction goods In earpeting, when
for the same money. at Heath. Pippey II LaraH.
~ and 90 Chmp street. new and fashionable pat-
terms pan be had.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-09-30

NAvRAs CHINA PALAcE.-We were pleased to
welcome Mr.. Navra. our china king who has
lust returned from tour through the North,
East and West. where. with his facility for pur-
chasing and knowledge Of the wants and tastes
Of our community, he has personally selected the
finest and largest stock of china, majolica and
parian vases and ornaments from the royal
factories Of France, England. Germany and
Dresden. which are now daily arriving, but will
only be ready for exhibition next week-due
notice Of which will be given through the press.
All he asks Of his friends who are connoisseurs
OF fine art is that they will defer making any
purchases of such useful and ornamental ar
ticles until they have examined his new stock,
as he qua .antees better selection and at lower
prices than has ever been offered before by any
house in this city.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-09-30
SUCCESSION NOTICES.

sucns ssian es sIrs. catherine walker. de-
ceased wife OF August stratmeyer.
SECOND DISTRICT COUNT ron. THE
- parish Of orleans. No. 5g.s15-Nhsrsas
Christian n. st1mpf has petitioned the court
for letters Of administration on the above enti-
tied estate. Notice Is hereby given to all whom
1t may coneetp to show cause ,1ithin ten days
why the prayer Of the said petitioner should
not b. granted.
BY order II the court. -
sn3n up6 o. John HFRBHRT. Clerk.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-09-30
PANonA. A tale Of Louisiana. By Mrs. Sarah
A. Dorsey Z. b. Peterson & Co, Phila-

tique.
PANorA. A tale Of Louisiana. BY Mrs. Sarah
A. Dorsey. r. h. Peterson u Co, Phila-
dalphia. j. @. Eyrieh, 100 Canal street.
The greatest charm Of Mrs. Dorseys story,
to all The people Of this State, at least, is the
scene In which II is laid-Lonisana. Pamela
is Lpuisianian throughout There are few
novels the scene of which cannot be trans
ferred from one. spot to another Without in
terfering to any great extent. with the plot,
by simply changing names and places, 1t is
not SO with 'Panola.' Every character is
Louisianian throughout: every scene living
picture taken from our prairies or our
swalnps. The description Of an Attakapas
plantation, Of the Hot Springs, are perfect
but not more 50 than Lebbetle, the old
utadroon cook. Dr. Canonge, the
old French doctor, Pamela herself and a
host Of others. They are all new charac-
ters-not the old hackneved dramatic per-
aouo that play over again the same old play
we see In every modern novel, they are all
true children Of the South The story Is one
to which Louisiana alone could have given
firth. Pamela Is called a "love" story. II
does not lack that necessity of every good
novel, but 1t BOASTS Of much more III its plot.
There Is marriage, divorce, large fortune
death by poison, and q strange, sudden re-
coveiy Of q pataly lytic-indeed far more than
enough material for a most exciting and
highly interesting plot. To these many adj
vatitages may be added an elegance and lux
tirianoe Of dietion that make some portions Of
the story. particularly the descriptions of
Louisiana scenery, real gems Of poetry.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-09-30

New parian figures Mt Offner's 17tCanal street
opposite Varieties Theatre.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-09-30

New shapes and styles in china at Offner's
only. I74 Canal street, opposite Varieties
Theatre.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-09-30
City Ordinance No. a77D.

sHoT1oN 5s. Any person acting for him Or her
self. or as AN AGENT TRAVELLING FOR 9TH
ers. who shall reeeiys orders, or display sam
pies, or se goods in ,any, manneg Whatsoever.
shnll pay for his Or her license THE Sum OF
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS,
The attention Of those falling to comply with
he above Is called TO Section "a Of said ordi-
nance;
SECTION IA. Any person or persons, firm or
firms. doing any bus ness. or engaged In any
trade, enling or profession, In this city, or per-
forming any net or acts made subject to license
by this ordinance. Or any part or parts Of the
same, without license us herein provided for. or
who shall violate IN any way or manner the pro-
visions Of this ordinance, shnl be and are here
by nude liahle to. u fne in q sum NOT LESS
THAN TEN DOLLARS. and In Nh additional
amount according to tho nature Of the offsnse.
but not to exceed one hundred dollars: or 10
imprisonment not exceeding ono month
The ordinances will continue to be strictly en-
forced, and al parties knowing Of any yiola-
tions of 1t are respectfully requested to notify
this Office. j. g. DENIS.
se2s 2w Administrator OF Finance.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-09-30

THE MECHANICS AND TRADERS INSURANCE
CoMpANY.-We take pleasure in directing the
attention Of our readers to the eighth annual
statement of the above famous old COMPANY
whose local habitation Is at No. Ia Carondeet
street. During the past year the net
profits amounted to s62,51s CT: the assets
reaehed the comfortable sum Of sb23,22S 80.
The Boah mssny o. held en the o. m h'eir nsam
resolved to pay ten per cent interest IN paid in
capital. and declared twenty per cent dividend
paid on full paid stock. Mr. Lloyd r. Coleman
Is the president, and Mr.. james A. White is the
neutrality-suspicious. of greet experience in
the business of insurance, and universally
liked on account of the fair and honest manner
In which they transact business The old
Mechanics and Traders Insurance Company
has become one of the ancient institutions of
the city. and we can conscie ientiously say that,
like good wine. 1t has improved by age.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-09-30
In MEMoRrAM. Alfred Tennvson.

In ai1tt0 lSHhySbil.
Those who have studied Tenlyson most
lovingly, and he is a poet that hath lis low
oNs, even as Shakespeare, and weare among
those who believe with Poe, that he is, i'm the
true and technical sense, the 'trlest of all
poets;" in the estimation of these people, we
say, " In Memoriam' is the mobiles of all his
poems. 1t is only necessary to saythe shape
In which it is presented to the puhic in this
series is the most attractive AM appro-
PIRATE, for this is indeed one of thse poems
one wishes-to paraphrase Dr. Jomson-''to
carry to the fire and hold readil in your
hand"