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THE NEW ORLEANS DEMOCRAT SUNDAY NOVEMBER IS, 1871

dry goods dealer Of 1853 Canal street, has led of.
Securing large supply Of coppers he has for q
number Of days past made exact change for his
customers where odd cents were necessary.
As an illustration, a lady dropped in Mr..
Byrnes's yesterday, and after making her pur-
chases there was balance due her in change Of
some two or three cents. After receiving them
she started out Of the store. When near the
door she noticed some collars with ticket on
them marked 'stwo cents" The lady having the
pennies, and not knowing what to do with them,
readily avaied herself OF the opportunity and
bought q collar.
In other times she would have had to lose three
cents in order to buy what she wanted, but I'M
der the advanced system she paid no more for
what she bough than the price.
To those who have had the occasion to look
into these things the arguments presented by
the DEMOCRAT are supported in toto by the facts.
II In the purchase OF a number Of articles the
sum amounted to odd cents, the seller invariably
required the odd nickel to make the payment
good. This, OF course, WAS o loss to the pur-
chaser. Then, by shrewd calculation. our fruit
and vegetable vendors never gave . price to their
comestibles that would not amount to, in guam
tity nickle or it's equivalent. Oranges are forty
cents dozen, but IL one desires only one he pays
five cents, aud 30 on in a hundred other things.
The display Of coppers made by Mr.. Byrne in
his windows has verified what the DEMOCRAT has
been urging for q long time past, and that we
will soon have cents in circulation here is now q
foregone conclusion.
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whose string will swell the forces by dozen or
so-and it 10 therefore certain that more than
seventy thoroughbreds will be on hand to take
part in the various contests laid down on the
card.
A visit to the track on any pleasant morning
nowadays will afford much entertaime INT to the
average American citizen, for the flyers are cut 10
strength daily, shortly after sunrise, and on the
backstrecth stretch their nimble legs in q very
breezy manner; for work they must, and hard
too, to bring out their speed to such develop
ment as will satisfy the exacting views OF the
watchful and careful trainer.
The course IL in capital condition just now, and
il the weather interposes no serious drawbacks,
it will be in prime order for fast time when the
racers come to the post. On Saturday, as OBJ.
served, the exercises will be opened, and they
will progress through four days meeting, with
three races on each days programme, so that
there will be plenty, as well as first class racing
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FLOATING IN THE NEW BASIN.
A Young Man Commits Suicide for Fear
of Going to the Penitent,ary.

A Young Man Commits Suicide for Fear
Of Going to the Penitent'ary.
The body of VIM. O'Donnell, who has been
missing from his parents residence since the
10th instant, was found floating In the New
Basin OF six o'clock yesterday morning. On the
day following the deceased's disappearance a
DEMOCRAT reporter had conversation with his
brother, who stated that he was satisfied that his
brother had destroyed himself, as there was
something preying upon his mind. This secret
he promised to disclose when the body was found.
The body being found yesterday, the reporter
called upon the brother John O'DoDnell, who
said that some time previous his brother William
had received notice to appear before United
States Commissioner reg srding some alleged vio-
lation of the internal revenue law.
He said that his brother could not have been
guilty OF any crime. for he was only An employe
in his uncle's coffee house, yet from the time that
the citation was served he seemed to have pre-
sentiment that he was destined to be sent to the
Moundsville peniteniiary, aud wenld say that be-
fore he would go he would destroy himself. He
kept bis word.
The Coroner held an inquest, and returned
verdict Of suicide.
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ST. PATRICK.s HALL.

An immense crowd attended the entertainment
given last night ut st. Patricks Hall for the ben
eft Of Col. Borland's regiment Louisiana State
Militia, formerly "Louisiana's Own" under COM
mane Of the late valiant and regretted Col. John
G.. Angel. It must be remembered that "Louis.
iana's Own" was one of the first regiments that
enlisted under the banner Of freedom when Lou
isisnas days were darkest and murkiest clouds
obscured her sun.
The minstrel performance was, as usual, re-
markedly entertaining. When their pleasant
task was done the room was cleared for the
dance, and then did the genuine enjoyment be-
gin to the rhythmical strains of Strauss and Wag-
ner. When ~ o'clock sounded call WAS MADE
upon the returning board of the locality for .
return of the ballots cast for the prettiest lady
and the ugIiest man, as had been
previously announced in yesterdays DEM
ooRAT. The result showed that
large majority Of the appreciative gentlemen
present had given their votes to Miss Emily
Frost, who, by her native beauty and modesty,
richly deserved the unsought compliment. The
prize of ugliness was deservedly won by one Of
our most notedly good-looking and brilliant jour
nalists to whom we hereby tender our sincere
congratulations. though we must say That he
was followed up very closely by the DEMOCRAT
man. We understand that this fete will be here
after continued, as will be then advertised.
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ADJUSTMENTS,

VARIETIES THEATRE.-The Claxfon season
closed ast evening at this theatre unfavorably in
our opinion. Miss Olaxon's first appearances a
Fr0u- Frou in Sardon's exquisite comedy had
made us hope for fine ending. We are sorry TO
say that we were disappointed. Kate Claxton viii
exaggerate and indulge in affectstions for effect
As to the other performers they became mora
than mediocre.
Tonight the Hibernicon will occupy the boards.
It is fair, frank show, promising nothing more
than it gives.
The Pappenheim opera season at the Varieties
will begin on Wednesday, November Is, instead
Of Monday, the 26.h, as previously announced.
The change is necessitated by the fact that the
company, which will arrive on Monday, the 26th.
will need rest after the long travel from the
Northwest.
Instead Of "the Huguenots," "Trovatore" will
be tho first opera presented. Tomorrow we will
speak at greater length on the subject.
ACADEMY OF MUsIc.-During the last week Of
the Lingards five new comedies will be per-
formed namely: Sour Boys" on SUNDAY. Mon
day and Tuesday: on Wednesday and Thursday,
"The Pink Dominos" and "Naval Engagements
On Friday, "The Bridal Wreath" and "Sweet.
hearts," and the same bill at the matinee on
Saturday and at night.
SACRED CoNcERT.-A grand sacred concert will
take place on Thursday next at the Church Of
the Holy Trinity Third District), beginning at
O'Clock. The programmesis an artistic one,
and will comprise some OF Stehle's, Koenen and
singenberger's best selections.
ST.. CHARLES THEATnE.-To-night the Macalister
troupe of magicans. novelty, takes possession Of
the st. Charles Theatre, which, under the manage
ment OF MIR. Robt. Strong, has been reconverted
into polite place OF entertainment, and at no
late date we anticipate to see the old Drury itself
again.
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HOTEL ARRIVALS,

ST. CHARLES HOTEL-Miss Katie Wilton.
Miss Nettie simpson; city; Walter. Long. New
York; b. d. F. Snyder. Central America; w
4. 3. Richmond, E. r., hickey Miss; A. More
land. Louisville; s. n. Scott Nashville, 2. Tier
d. oun Nsy York s. Goe NIL
chicago: f. E. Luud, Boston; H B. Myers s elm.
selma s ma j; A; Townisy and wife. Cincinnati; y.
Hawley. Boston: John Shaw Shaw F. b. = Mower r.
Lynn; Miss Williams. Washington: J. w. Van
Cleaye, B. Kroppenberg. St., Louis; s. D. Clap.
as FINES H h5Thsb.e[ rlTs5 Miller city:
MeGee and wife, iMAinden, La; $ L siskron, St
Owen Ffnnegan. Mobile; ; G Fl Foster. city Ruben
Scott, John Scott. Ohio; D E Marble, Galveston;
I, } sherYin, Dallas; Irving, BALTIMORE; +
Bo!and, East Pascagoula; DR. NJ Walden.
CITY HOTEL.-Mrs A Pugh. Mrs G Will
Illlams; Frank Pugh. Assumption; Cocord;
SPRINGFIELD; Clarence W Day, John W Steele a
hayen; Norman Bonzano. Phenixville; J
S1lllmaan an GonneGt H; John Earnest New
sa 9q dhc kMf s we55 f R1sgs ss
Mrs Walker, Frank Knight. Mrs Thomas, Mrs
Tart, GALVESTON; Otis Haekett, Waco. -,
MEAS eAssRas R0TEE Isud9ep Psul
Hs * asEf51R eoSfx2
pile; W Wits, memphis; jas ClarkSOH, 8tH
Louis; W Slater Winchester, Tenn; Jas &I
quhart,. Madison parish: Jacob, sonthun4
Lexington. Miss; JOS Hardy. Thos .BulodM
Dahlgreen and wife, Mo; H A E Picard, DenyesA9
Frank D Dorman, Cleveland, o; Hayley.
Toine Ba re s oas De coene
NY; $ Dover Miss; NJ Goldstein Greenville.
Miss; ? Chandler. Red River Landing; Jas
Smith, John Dunno, Miss; And r Robertson.
La: W G Anderson DIN A D Hoag. Detroit.
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BREVITIES.

The gay and somewhat noisy bandanna peddier
is once more seen upon the streets and at the va
rious market places.
It is reported that Warmoth has purchased the
residence of Bradish johnson, Esq, at the corner
of Prytania and First streets.
Collector King had, up to last evening. received
no information regarding the probable departure
from Washington OF his Special Deputy, or as to
the result Of his call upon Secretary Sherman
yesterday.
The Minerva Social Club will celebrate their
eighth anniversary at Exposition Hall en- Satur-
and fancy dress masquerade. We are indebted
for invitations.
On Wednesday evening, November 81, the At
lantic Rowing Club intend giving their first
fancy dress and masquerade ball at Cancellation
Hall, in Algiers. We have no doubt the occasion
will be most enjoyable one.
The second fancy dress ball of the Ruby Social
Club Of Algiers will call out their many friends on
New Years eve at Grunewsd Hall. From the
names on the committee OF arrangements we are
assured good time awaits their guests.
Frigerio puts the temperature down yesterday
at So to 70, the coolest hour noted being at o.
and the warmest at p. m. On the night pre-
vious the lowest point was 81 degrees, and that
when the fog was thick enough to cut with q
knife. The signal service reports last evening in
Dictated but little if any change from the day
previous.
At Odd Fellows Hall on Tuesday evening,
November 20, there will be given a grand vocal
and instrumental concert under the direction OF
Prof. julius CARTIER for the benefit of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church South, of Algiers. The
programme and names of the performers warrant
rs in promising treat to those who visit the
hall.
The public are invited to attend the Ordination
Service on the opening of the st. Philips Epis-
copal Church, corner Of Prytania and Oalliope
streets, on Sunday, November IS, at half-past II
o'clock. The church has been handsomely ar
ranged for the Episcopal service. Rt. Rev. J. P.
B. Wilmer, bishop Of the diocese, will ordain as
Deacon Rev. DR.. O. q. Thompson, and will also
preach the sermon.
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THE RESULT OF INTEMPERANCE.
A Man Commits suicide by Blowing His
Brains Out.

A Man Commits suicide by Blowing His
Brains Out.
At about half-past o'clock last night man
named VIM. Freely, crazed by liquor, committed
suicide at his residence, No. 525 Lower Rampant
street, by shooting himself in the right temple
with Deringer pistol. A DEMOCRAT reporter
visited the scene OF the tragedy and WAS ushered
into q neat little room, where the unfortunate
man lay in dying condition. with ghastly
wound In the right side Of the head. 1t appears
Freely, who is in the employ Of the United States
Shipping Commissioner, returned home from
his work last evening inebriated. and without
speaking to his family went immediately to his
room.
About 8 o'clock the family were startled by the
quick report of pistol in Frely's room. They
hurried to the scene and on entering the room
their eyes beheld 3 CHASTITY spectacle, for upon
the floor lay the suicide, his face covered with
blood, his right hand convulsivelv clutching o
Deringer pistol, while by his side was found q
bottle which had contained whisky and which he
had drained to the dregs,
Assistance was summoned. the man placed on
bed and Drs. Schumacher and Miles summoned
to attend him, but the physicians. after examin-
ing the wound, pronounced his condition hope
less, as the bullet had penetrated the brain.
The pistol and empty whisky bottle were taken
to the Fifth Precinct Station.
Freely is So years Of age and native OF Ger
many. He leaves wife and several children.
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NEW ORLEANS DRAMATIC AssOCIA-
TON.


This we'll known snd most popular amateur
dramatic association was organized in 1866. Du-
ring it's existence 1t has been noted for its liber
atty and public spirit. On many occasions 1t has
given entertainments for charitable purposes;
such as for the benefit Of the sufferers by the
overflow, two for the Grant parish prisoners, and
others for orphan asylums, etc., the whole real
ztng about $4,000. This association 10 COM
posed OF young men, who rank among the most
intelligent and respectable, 10 social and bust
ness sense, in the city Of New Orleans. They
have made host of friends throughout the city,
and deservedly occupy proud and exalted posi-
ton among our amateur clubs.
Last Monday evening the eleventh annual cleo
ton of officers was held the result OF which 10 given
below. The president has occupied the same posi-
ton for several years, and his continuance in
office is a high compliment to him. We cannot
refrain from congratulating the association upon
it's election OF our esteemed friend and journal
istc confrere, Mr.. John W. BRYANT, as vice presi-
dent. Such men as leading officers would give
tone and character 10 any ganizahon.
We understand the association contemplate, on
the 9th OF January, giving an entertainment for
the benefit of the monument to be erected at the
head of Canal street, in commemoration of the
men who yielded up their lives on the 14th OF
September in the cause of Law and justice.
The following are the officers CHOSEN at the
last election alluded to above:
President, John J. Mellon; vice president, John
W. Bryant; recording secretary, E. B. Jennings.
financial secretary, E. Fl. Cookery; treasurer, W.
II. Beanham; stage manager. o. g. Babcock;
board Of directors, DR.. W. Bailey, Jr., j. M. N.
Allen J. 8. Boullemet cas,ing committee, Thos.
A. Gleason, r. Fl. Boullemet, w. j. O'Reardon;
committee Of arrangements, e. J. Angel, John
Hays, V. Tanner; finance committee, W. J.
O'Reardon, F. M. Kerr, E. J. Angel.
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JUSTICE UNARMED.

Notwithstanding the sombre and solemn ap.
pearance Of the Superior Court building and its
surroundings there are sometimes little Incl
dents happening that are Of most genial and
sunshiny character.
Last week the children Of the neighborhood,
who make the plat in front Of the Court House
their playground, were ordered of by the police
as disturbing the court in its business, and ac-
cordngly a delegation OF urchins, flushed with
excitement and earnest in their mission, called
upon Judge Whitaker to know whether they
could enjoy their afternoon games in this, the
only spot for some squares around, The levee
was too far off and the commons In the rear OF
the city still further, 80 the boys petitioned his
Honor for leave to romp in this open space, about
twenty feet by one hundred and twenty.
The judge received the delegation oourteously,
and after hearing their grievances went out and
inspected the yard. 1t had been his intention to
make the beds here plats OF greensward, but the
earnest appeals OF the boys reminded him of his
own youth. and he succumbed. He told the boys
that they should have the grounds provided they
did not disturb the court with their noise. They
then asked whether they could climb the magno.
Liza trees in the yard. Judge Whitaker, accom-.
panied by the boys, went out and inspected the
trees, and, after the examination, he told them,
pointing them to tree which he deemed the
but none Of the others; and now, on your honor,
you promise not to make any noise." The boys
shouted, "We do" and the compact was settled.
Shortly after this bevy Of girls called and re-
yard separate from the boys. The judge gave
the order, and now crowds Of children who other
wise would be debarred from the pleasures of
romp, enjoy the afternoons in their allotted por-
tions OF the yard.
Yesterday afternoon pleasant little scene was
n nj IA r.
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CITY ECHOES.

The cutters on Carondelet street, between
Jackson and Philip, are in filthy condition.
| Mike Mathews was yesterday sent to the Chair
ty Hospital in a sick and destitute condition.
| Thomas Foster is in the Central Station
charged with assaulting officer Lester with a
rock.
Tim Ferari, by virtue of warrant, was lodged
in the Fifth Precinct Station, charged with as
sault and battery on Mary Grather.
When are the authorities going to repair the
broken bridges in the Second Precinct They have
now been reported for the twentieth time.
Henry McNamara, charged with assault and
battery, was yesterday sent before the First Dis
trlctCourtsunder bonds Of $3.50 by Judge Smith.
A colored man named Geo Houston died eud-
denly on Hagan Avenue, between BienvilIe and
Cont streets, Friday night.
Alfred Davidson and VIM. Sherman were ar.
rested on board the steamer Texas and lodged in
the Harbor Station, charged by Jas. Jettroni
with robbery Of $500.
Officer Mullan yesterday shot and killed
vicious dog at the corner of Gravier and Cai.
borne streets, the animal having slightly bitten
Mrs. McGeary's little daughter.
Fulo Frank is in the meshes of the law,
charged with assault and battery on B. Garrick
and also with drawing knife with intent to kill
complainant.
dangerous weapon, was yesterday sent before
the First District Court under bonds Of $3.50 by
Judge Miltenberger.
Henry Helmet will have to stand trial by Jury
as ne was yesterday sent before the First District
Court under bonds Of $3.50 by Judge Smith on a
charge of assault and battery.
Peter Burns, youth II years of age, at the in
stigation OF Charles Putnam, was lodged in the
Second Precinct Station, charged with disturbing
the peace and being nuisance to the neighbor-
hood. John Mcclure is in the same station on
the same charges.
James Barge, from all appearances, is a. bad
man; he was arrested and lodged in the Fifth
Precinct Station, charged with interfering with a
pound driver in the discharge OF his duty, also
with assault with double-barreled shotgun with
intent to kill.
Capt. Kelly yesterday raided the Griffin House,
corner OF Wells and Canal streets, and arrested
J. Davis. the proprietor, for violating sections
Ill and lib OF the Revised Statutes relative to
gambling. The officer also captured lot of
cards, money and chips.
Citizen J. Garleshed yesterday found the fol-
lowing articles ID the Claiborne canal at the in
tersection Of Laharpe street, and brought them
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THOROUGHBRED TOPICS.

How the Runners are Preparing for the
Fall Races.
There is general belief among those who are
fond of turf sports that the Fall Meeting of the
Louisiana Jockey Club, which is to begin Satur-
day. December l, will be one Of the best we have
had here for years, and that opinion-bs it
noted-being sustained by turfmen and stable
owners as well, may accordingly be set down as
worthy Of belief. Already there are stabbed at
the track upwards Of forty horses, and in this
lot there are many good ones, who will make the
running sharp and fast. and hurry the winners to
such time % has rarely been equalled on the
Southern turf.
During the ensuing week there will be fresh
arrivals Of stables from Texas, Tennessee, ILL.,
nois, Kentucky and Alabama, in the latter Of
which will Of course be the veteran OottrilI,
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PERSONAL.

Sergeant Nelson Gorom, OF the Signal Service
Bureau, who has been stationed here for some
months, has, we are sorry to learn, been trans
ferred to Cincinnati and placed in charge Of the
signal Office there. Our young friend, Mr.. ID. B.
Dunn, who has been a very efficient assistant for
Mr.. Gorom, has also been ordered away to the
chief sigaal Office in Washington. These gentle
men have been relieved by Messrs. U. s. simons
and Caste, who have just arrived from Washing
ton.
We notice with pleasure the arrival here, his
old home, of our esteemed friend, Col. Chas. r.
Railey. who represents the great house Of VIM.
Lanahan & Son, distille g and jobbers OF rye
whiskiea, of Baltimore. The Colonel is we'll
known throughout the country az the representa-
tive Of the famous wine house OF this city,
Messrs. Rochereau & Go.
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The Latter q Nullity as the Returns wer,
so "Disfigured" They Could Not
he Passed JJnOn.

The Latter q Nullity as the Returns were
SO "Disfgured" They Could Not
be Passed Upon.
The idea of the necessity of Constitutional
Convention having been agitsted considerably
during the past few weeks has brought to the
surface as another topic of discussion about the
State House the constitutional amendments
originating in the Senate and passed finally by
that body on March 2, 1876 and passed by the
House on the same evening.
These amendments were submitted to the
voters OF the State at the last general election,
but were not touched or passed upon by the
wELLs-ANDERsoN RETURNING BOARD.
The first limited the expenditures OF the Gen.
eral Assembly to s175000, reduced the compen-
sation Of members thereof to five dollars day,
actual distance Travelled.
The second amendment provides that all bills
shall become laws within five days after presenta.
ton to the Governor, unless vetoed, unless the
General Assembly by adjournment prevents its
return, in which case it shall not become law,
unless signed and promulgated within twenty
days after adjournment.
The third amendment
ABoLIsHEs PARISH COURTS
in the country parishes, and vests certain juris-
diction in the District courts Of this parish.
The fourth reduces the Govsrnor's salary to
$4,000 per annum and the fifth prohibits the State
Auditor or Treasurer from receiving any fees
whatever.
There having been considerable inquiry Of late
as to the result Of the vote upon these amend
ments, the Governor was interviewed yesterday
upon the subject, and stated in substance that
the State Board Of Oanvassers had reported to
him that in their canvass Of the original returns
they had met with such deliberations and
changes, interlineations, etc., that it was impos-
sible to
ARRIVE AT ANY CONCLUSION
whatever as to the vote cast upon the question Of
the amendments
Further inquiry developed the fact that in the
case of some of the parish returns the poll lists
did not show any votes for or against the pro-
posed amendments, and the fact that the vote
upon the amendments has not been passed upon
renders them nullity.
The Governor on Friday evening, at the sug-
gestion Of the Board Of Health,
RAISED THE QUARANTINE BLOCKADE
by the issuance OF the requisite proclamation,
which will be found in another column.
bare minority OF the committee to investigate
the affairs of the executive Office met yesterday
and adjourned until Wednesday next, at 8 p. m.