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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-31
How Gold Was Discovered in OldtOwn, We.
Bangor Whip1

One Of our correspondents writes that
the recent discovery of gold" in Old
town comes about somewhat in this
way: The town authorities having con-
tracted with one Of the citizens to build
q town cistern, for fire department pur-
puses, on the island occupied by large
number Of French families, it occurred
little fun and see how much of q stirring
up he could give the inhabitants upon
the island. Accordingly, he got a
few pieces Of real gold bearing quartz
from returned Californian, and taking
the builder Of the cistern into his conf
dence proceeded to deposit them during
the night In one of the seams made by
blasting in the ledge where the cistern
was to be located, several feet below the
was carelessly upon the spot in good
season in the morning, and the two
made asswonderful discovery, no less
than the finding Of real gold A few
bits were taken into the shop of one
of the jewelers., and the workman
on melting 1t pronounced 1t the real
article and no mistake. The news
spread like wildfre, and as other small
pieces were found during the day, the
rapidly long before sunset. A third
man, eager to help on the fun, was very
earnest in Offering $4,000 for small
building lot near at hand, but the
owner would not sell it short OF $4,000.
So far all went we'll. Then piece was
sent to Bangor and found to be just as
represented, and the correspondent OF
the Commercial, not let into the secret,
however, had q glowing account of the
discovery in the columns OF that paper.
As soon as the facts Of finding became
generally known certain legal gentle
man, who never allows fly to stay on
the tip Of his nose Ii it can be blown off.
who is always ready to help on a Joke,
offered, with the aid Of an enterprlsing
merchant Of the town, to get up stock
company, work the mine, and Danish
hard times by bringing wealth at half
its cost out OF the bowels of the earth
in quantities to suit, and the two would
take $4,000 in stock. Visions Of vast
fortunes fitted before the eyes of the
lookers-on but no one, however, could
be found who was willing to risk much
real money on the present showing, and
as The thing had gone about far enough,
the result aimed at had been accom-
pllshed, and the news had got into all
the State papers, and into some out of
the State, the projectors slyly let out the
secret little by little, and to-day it is
said not man can be found in all Old
town who ever believed there was any
gold found on the island at all.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-31

Hzis Escape from the PenltenfIary ana His
subsequent Capture in Cincinnati why
sic was not sent Back TO Louisiana to
serve Lfe Term. @
Some three years sagoa notorious burglar and
desperado named Henry Petrie entered the resi-
dence Of DR.. Samuel Chopin, on Camp street, In
Ahe night time. armed with a dangerous weapon,
ana after deeperAte ktruggle with The inmates
in the house In Anocoedsd In making his escape.
While in The house be broke sbasin, and DR..
Chopin, when he hoard the noise ia bis room,
jumped out Of bed and gin running through the
room after him stepped on the broken basin
and cut his foot, inficting ssvere wound.
petrie. In his+ hurry to get out OF the house,
dropped his cap, and 1t was the next day identified
by the detectives az the one he wore when arrest
Cd q few days previous. ON charge or being
dangerous and suspicious character He was
arrested on the charge OF burglary, and after a
fair trial BY an impartial jury was found guilty
without capital punishment, and was sentenced 10
the State Penitentiary for the term OF his natural
life. ssss 4
Petrie was sent TO the Penitentisry. and After
remaining there for about year made his escape
in company with the notorious Pierre Berth and
Gustave Bordelais, both OF whom were eubse-
quently csptured and are now serving out their
terms; Petsiecame to this city also alter his es-
and when Bordelais and Berlin were captured be
poncluded to jump town. Ndthing Was seen or
Heard Of him until about d year ago. when he
was arrested in Cincnnatt on charge of
burglary, and after trial he was found guilty
and sentenced to four years at hard labor In the
Columbus Penitentiary, where he is now serving
out ms time. He gave an assumed name when
caught n Ohio, and IL was after his conviction
that he was identified. The authorities there, on
learning that he was wanted in this State for life
autographed TO Col. Loan, ex-chief Of police,
asking him whether he was wanted. Loan
COL James, the lessee of the State
PeniteDtiary, was notified, he offered
reward for Petrie when delivered within tho walls
of the Penitentiary at Baton Rouge The amount
was so small, however, thst it would not nav the
travelling expenses OF an officer to make the trip.
and consequently he went to the Penitentiary
there, and will in q few years be at large again
unless the necessary steps taken to have him
brought back to the Louisiana State penitentiary
7bffUre tef expires.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-31
TREASURY DECISIONS.
Admeasurenlent of small yessels-Im-
pOrtant to Tobacco Manufacturers.

Admeasurenent of small yessels-Im-
pOrtant to Tobacco Manufacturers.
ADMEAsUREMENT OF SMALL VESSELS.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, June %, 1877
Sir-Your letter OF the 25th instant is received,
in which You submit the case Of the steam pleas
ure yacht Florence, of st. Louis, owned by JAS.
D. Lucas, Of Pevely, Mo.
On the faith of the local ms peetors Of your
port, who, in their certificate of inspection, re-
turn the tonnage of the yacht at "about three
tons" you have hitherto relrained from directing
you shall cause the
by official steps to that end.
You are informed that as o general rule, veg
sells at your port which would be subject to en-
rolment and license, are not required to be adj
measured unless by engaging in trade without
those papers they would become liable to the
alien tonnage tax imposed by section 4371, Re-
vised Statutes. you fnd vessel 80 engaged,
wnnld be proper 10 admeasnre her Rnt the
pense Of Announcement should not, as gen.
eral thi0g, be
FORCED UPON THE OWNERS
Of vessels, unless they are clearly above five
tons burthen, and are engaged in trade. In the
case OF the yacht Florence, 10 reason is seen for
such an admsasurement.
Very respectfully,
II. F. FRENCH,
Assistant Secretary.
Surveyor OF Customs, ST. Louis, Mo.
TRANSFER OF IMPORTED SCRAP TOBACCO TO BOND
ED MANUFACTURING WAREHOUSE WITH
OUT PAYMENT OF INTERNAL
REVENUE TAX.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT. June 20, 1877.
sir-The department ia in receipt Of your COM
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-31
A QUARANTINE a. gsTIoN.

suit by the board Of Health Against n
Vessel.
The Bonrd Of Health, corporate under the laws
Of the State of Louisiana. yesterday instituted
suit In the Fifth District Court against the
schooner Alice Michigan and Pouelevant d
FAVE, owners.
The petition represents that Pouelevant a.
Favre commercial firm domiciled in the State
Of Mississippi, and owners Of the schooner Alice
Michigan, together with said vsssei, are Justly
and truly indebted unto petitioners in the full
sum OF s4OO that petitioners. by virtue OF the
Law, authority and power in them vested aof the
profession of health OF the city OF New Orleans
and other portions OF the state q 4oilsl sna oid
which ia strip OF water copnecting Lake Pont-
chartrain with the Gull OF Mexico, through
which water vessels may pass from the tropics
and other points tothe city of New Orleans.
and elsaty 15h quarantine physician, TO be
rssidG 1910 said station known as the Rgolets
Ell said loth full powers to carry out the quaran-
II as feet find regulations OF the Board.
n d az further averng says that under the
s r.. ETC., all vessels passing into Lake Pont-
rs H1i'dire. ~ - '
b That on or about the 10th OF July, instant, the
schooner Alice Michigan, owned as above stated
did paes by the aforesaid quarantine station,
bound for New Orleans and That said vessel was
hailed by said quarantine physician at said station,
for the purpose OF visiting. inspecting and disin
fecting her, but that said vessel refused to allow
the Law to be carried out. Petitioner AYERS that
the conduct Of said vessel, owners and master, is
In gross violation Of law, and that the said ves-
sci, master aad owners, are liable to your petit
TONER in the sum Of $4o0, by reason OF the Illegal
and wrongful conduct as aforesaid; that they
have lien and privilege by law upon said vessel.
Wherefore they pray writ OF provisional
seizure issue against the vessel, master and
owners, and commanding the Civil Sheriff OF this
vessel.
On the affidavit and bond of the President, DR..
5amnel Chopin, Judge Tissot, acting in lieu OF
Judge Rogers, granted the writ OF provisional
seizure, "a prayed for, on petitioner giving bond
IN the sum of 800
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-31
CUsTOM-HOUsE CHANGES.

The Grand sweep VIII be Made To-Day.
The reductions in the Custom House take
effect after the close OF business hours this even
ing, by which time the appointments made some
time ago will have accustomed themselves par
TALLY to their duties.
In the Naval Office three clerks and
SPECIAL DEPUTY ADVOCATES
and Lew Kenner takes his place. In the Sur
vevors office but three clerks, including one spe.
cial deputy, will be left. Iu the Customs Office
proper there will be some seven or eight abdica-
tions, and one or two will also take place in the
Appraisers office, as noted previously,
II is but fair to say for some Of those who have
thus bummarily been ousted, that tneJ
PAID THEIR ASSESSMENTS
for the Republican campaign last fall with hsrdly
murmur. and while performing their several
duties In q satisfactory manner they are now
quietly handed their tickets Of leave with but
few days' notice. thus affording scarcely any op-
rortunity Tor them to secure other positions.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-31
Building Ilnproveme nts Going On.

1t is noticeable TACT that ell over the city the
work OF repairing and improving buildings and
stores 10 going on now with increased yigtr. On
Canal, Gravier, Ooramon, and many o'her of our
principal thoroughfarss, new fronts are being put
up to stores and general repainting and re-
modelling. Some OF the cotton presses are re-
ceiving heavy additions to their machinery me-
cessitating change in their sheds; and many
private dwellings are receiving some archtsctu-
raj ornamentations for the coming winter In
this if there was nothing else to show it, can be
seen the beneficial effects resulting from stable
State government. Property holders are show
ing much more energetic spirit in improving
their houses, and tenants are, therefore, ali tbs
more pleased,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-31
The symbol of the strike.
[5t. Louis Globe Democrat

The Internationalists marched over to
Choteau Avenue, and thence down to
Fifth street.
And here there ~as g grina Httie Incl.
dent. A man ran into bakery and
bought loaf of bread. 1t was stuck on
a flagstaff, carried by man at the head
of the workingmen, following the Inter
nationalists.
When the men saw it they cheered
again and again. THAT is what we are
ASubluS III oaiu one. ~saesss
LET it be the symbol Of the strike,'a
said another.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-31
The City Quiet.

Last evening orders were issued from the
Adiutant Generals office relieving the several
commands from guard duty at the arsenas, there
being now no cause for apprehension. Chief
Boylan assured the reporter last evening that
the police, after receiving special orders to in
qulre into the cause OF any gathering, have
failed to find any meeting in the city OF strikers
or disseminated laborers. The railroad men, the
car drivers and the foundrymen are quiet and
well disposed.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-31
BRIM.

"a Most DeIectable Fish, superior Even 60
the CrOaker.
Now is the time for good fish. But to buy good
fish requires a certain knowledge OF the character
and nature OF the various fishes which abound In
our waters. There are a few who derive great
advantage from this knowledge, and who are
thus able to secure by far the most acceptable and
agreeable article of food now offered in our
markets. or this we had an illustration on Sun
day, when q friend Of ours going to Poydras
Market, visited the stall Of that prince Of faher-
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-31
CAPITOL NOTES.
General Notes.-The strike ana the Fund
ing BOard.

General Notes.-The strike ana the FUND.-
ing Beard.
The strike in the Northern cities does not
seem to disturb Gov. Nichols, nor his Adjutant
General. and while the latter issued orders day
or two since to have small guard placed about
the State arsenal and the armories wherein is
stored arms, ETC.,
BELONGING TO THE STATE,
he felt no apprehension Of disturbance arising
from the Northern strikes.
Had there been any direct Indications of
trouble from the mob element here, it would
have been an easy matter for the Governor TO
have bad upon the streets in an hours notice
few regiments of militia and few pieces of
heavy artillery, but at no time has he considered
IL necessary TO issue orders to that effect and
IL has not been done.
Ihemeeting OF the Board OF Control of the
Usiveraity and Agricultural College called some
time sinoe will be held at noon to-day in
THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE
and as soon as it can be held there will be an
other meeting Of the ST. ate Board of Liquidation,
when, without doubt, Mr.. Forstalls levee bonds
will receive attention.
All but very few OF the tax collectors have
now made their settlements for the last quarter,
and those delinquent have but email collections
In rennrt
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-31
Southern Fruit.

Grapes were never so abundant or 30 cheap in
our markets. The native product is displacing
the foreign. The stale and too often insipid fruit
of California will not compare with the fresh and
fsvorous product Of our own soil and climate.
In nectarines, peaches and grapes the Southwest
is ahead of any other part of the continent in it's
yield this year of fine fruit; even in apples, hith
erto regarded as an exotic, our section is VIE
ing with the Northern product.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-31

white lady named Mrs. Harmon, and her
son aged seven years, residing at No. BIG st.
Ann street. were yesterday afternoon poisoned
by eating wild mushrooms, which had been given
to Mrs. Harmon by oolored woman named
Tel zabeth. A physician was sent for and for
several hours used every exertion to restore CON-
seriousness to the patients. At O'Clock his
efforts were crowned with success, and be pro-
nounced the mother and child out OF danger.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-31

The pernicous influence of Cham berlain and
Sewell has at last brought about what antic-
pated. Yesterday evening while was making
seizure ut Gill 4 Pstzs mill YVES approached by
body of men, who, after CT 1sing, raving at
me, and threatening my life, took possession of
some logs / was about to seizs. and said they
would bore holes in me big enough to
WALK JAoKAss THROUGH
if l did not leave soon.
James Collins, Joseph Martin and Mazili we're
amongst the crowd.
Bee District Attorney. GAINEY.
Gainey is credited with having been appointed
by Pitkin deputy United States m arshal. and IS
he has not yet been removed, he must still hold
his warrant az such. If that be the case, his
communicating upon official matters with any
but his superior officer, the United States mar
shal, as is shown he has done by the telegram.
his official conduct is the least bit irregular, and
shows that his zeal 10 this instance to
CREATE A SENSATION
has carried him outside of his duties.
In connection with the sensation already made
by his ''policy" while located at Calcasieu, it is
whispered about the Custom House that he is
the same individual who figured oonspicuously
here a year since with the celebrated John
Z. Barrett, Jr, in some OF the latter Individuals
crooked cotton Investigations.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-31

Hs was delivered to the authorities OF Baton
Rouge by the Sheriff OF this parish !; but, in few
months afterwards, he succeeded In making
good his escape. He remained away for several
months, and then returned to New Orleans. IL
IL supposed that the police authorities were not
notified of his escape, ~ eff has been made
TO arrest him and have him returned to his quar-
ters in the Penitentiary.
Baumestre has resided in this city since bis
escape, and is at present employed in a cooper's
shon In the Third District.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-31

The many friends of that old aud well-known
citizen, Levi Golding, E,q, were startled yester-
day at the announcement Of his demise at his
residence in the Fourth District. He had ar
rived at the ripe age Of sixtyeight years. and had
retained to an unusual degree all his vigor and
energy. To his relations his loss is severe one,
to hi5 frends sad bereavement.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-31
General Freight Agent.

HERE'S Your MULE Mr. NJ. 4. Thomson, of
the L. E. Lee sale stables, No. 13l Baronne
street, has opened the season. and will hence
forward be IN receipt of weekly shipments Of the
finest Kentucky mulee and horses ever brought
to this market, and will have constantly on hand
from two to three hundred mules at his stable.
For square dealing and his ability to sell as
cheap, at least, as anybody else, we commend Mr..
Thomson. Planters and draymen should pay
him call and examine his fine stock,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-31

SHIP Gov. MORTON, BOATS, CHAINS, SLAVES,
ETC, AT AUcTIoN.-Messrs. Nash & Hodgson sell
at IL m. to-day, on the levee, head Of Louisa
street, Third Distr,cts the hull of the chip Gov.
Morton. life boats, gig, yawl, anchors, chains,
1000 slaves, etc. See lbe advertisement.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-31
10 Naval Office three clerks and q
yellow Fever at Havana.

Intelligence WAS received here last night that
Me yellow fever hss made it's appearance At the
port OF Havana amongst the shipping. TIN.
quarantine cficer mere. DR.. J. j. Finney, hasln.
creased his vigilance II thas were possible, and
vessels arriving from that port will be thourough-
ly fumigasad and inspected.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-31
HOTEL ARRIVALS,
CITY HOTEL

CITY HOTEL.
Mics Smith, Florida L Ross, Mobile
W t Brent, Pensacola II Brent Pensa cola
sol Burrows, city Joe Burrows, city
Penry Pretty, city g Wilkinson, city
D s Hurlbut, Miss Miss King, Texas
G. Poindexter, Miss L P Yereer. GreenviiIe
Judge JOIN klng, city A Barnett, s. Mary
Miss PEBBLES, N Iberia T Firth, Jr. La
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-31
How is This !?

Some three years ago white man named
Banmestre was arrested on charge Of burglary,
and, after trial, was convicted and sentenced to
serve q term Of eight years in the peni.entiary.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-31
KrcyIfleS.

1t is shameful how st. Swithn is blasting the
illusions Of his worshipers. Here we bavs been
two whole days without sprinkle, notwithstand-
ing that it rained on St. Swithn's day and every
day since, until Sunday.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-31

New ORLEANS, July 80, 1877.
]. g. Morey, Contracting Freight Agent
LOUIS and points beyead, The road iz now open
for both freight and passengers. This with
draws restrictions in every direction and to all
points. D. B. MoREY,
General Freight Agent.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-31
said another

IN In fsa at West Meriden, Conn, the
the verses Of hymn, Il adiure Won DG ~ tsn
name OF the Lord God Almighty, to tro Il that hat
hymn Slew It was aceordiaglr tro ti.ai
slow. eIossS4
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-31
business ana Transportation Resumed.

The private's commission-A certificate Of ser
vice. For sale at Ellis, 50 Camp street.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-31
GAINEY SPEAKS.
AND SAYS THE CALCAsIEU MEN WILL
BORE HOLES THROUGH HIM.

Of Dimensions Large Enough to s. walk
Jackass Through
The latest phase Of the Calcssieu log middle
is shown in the following telegram, which has
been referred by the party to whom it was sent
to United States District Attorney Lacey:
LAKE CHARLES, La, July z8, 1877.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-31

Go to Ellis, 81 Camp street. and get your GER.
tifcate Of service.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-31
short Items.

JNo. GLYNN, JR., Secretary.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-31
HENRY PETRIE.

ezis Escape from the PenitenfIary and His
subsequent Capture in Cincinnatf-Nhy
lic was Not sent Back TO Louisiana to
serve Lie Term. ys& 6s
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-10-26
STATS SPOOKS.
siuxuIar Msniiestations in Noble
COuuty-General OVerturning OF
All Kinds OF Household Goods,
and a Family Compelled TO FAeaie
Thpir Home.

GAINESVILLE, o., October 24.-Qulte
a sensation has been created near Cald-
well, Noble county, on the farm OF Will
liam Staats by singular phenomena,
which commenced two weeks ago and
continued till the 18th, during night and
dsy, with occasional intervals. The
manifestations commenced by the over
turnin of milk pans ard buckets with
out any visible power. Mr.. Staats
then communicated the strange affair
to his neighbors, who Immediately
availed themselves OF the opp )rtunlty of
witnessing these unusual and so far
unaccountab!e demonstrations. People
gathered from far and near 10 see the
operations, and on one day an audience
three hundred people was present and
witnessed these demonstrations.
A looking-glsss was dashed to the floor
and broken, bOot-jack was thrown
across the room from side to side several
times before STOPPING, tea kettle full OF
boiling water was lifted from stove and
fell to the floor, pictures were hurled
from their places on the wall anC dashed
to pieces, box tting in the middle OF
the floor was seen to move OF across the
room, glass WAS broken from the
windows and fell outside of the
house, one OF the pictures was replaced,
the cord securely wrapped about the
nail and an additional cor fastened
about this and tied The picture was at
once thrown to the floor agar. We'd
ne,day morning, while the hired girl WAS
washing the dishes, the knives com
meEced moving across the table and leil
TO the floor. Tie bottom tell out Of y
glass pitcher full of water, leaving the
handle and upper part OF the pitcher in
her hands without u sign Of breakage
Many persons not believers in the super
natural witnessed those thlHgs, and are
unable to offer any explanation. Mrs.
Stats mas been obliged to leave the
house on account OF the NOISY and exciting
character OF the manifestations