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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-19
THE GRAND JURY.

It Makes n banning Report About
D0lngs In the WOrkhouse.
The Superior Criminal Court received, yester-
day. the following report from the Grand Jury in
relation TO the management Of the Work-house.
The facts 90 stated reflect strongly against the
institution and It's officers:
New ORLEANS, May IS, 1877.
Hon. W. II. Whitaker, Judge of the Superior
Criminal Court for the parish Of Orleans:
The Grand Jury for the parish Of Orleans,
after having thoroughly investigated the City
Work-house, make The following report and
charges through their foreman to your honorable
court viz:
/. On the officers and employees Of the Work.
ho1se for neglect OF duty in this, to wit: That,
on tho second day of the present month"; Judge
e. Miltenberger, Recorder Of the Second Dis
tiict Court, sent to that institution perssn for
the term Of thirty days; that on the / inst. The
said person was sent to the hospital by the off
GERS OF the Work-house, and that on the 7th inst
the prisoner was discharged from the hospital by
the officers; that neither before nor after the dis
charge Of said prisoner the officers OF the Work
house took any steps to have the prisoner re-
turned to their institution to serve his term oil
sentence.
g. For having tried TO mslead the Grand Jury
In the discharge OF their duty, In this, to wit
That having inquired OF the under warden tthe
only officer present ut the time) how many pris-
Uners ne mao, ne, the hald utdef Warueu, BIZ
swered about thirty. When called upon to show
them, he, the said under warden, sent one OF his
employees, the carpenter, outside OF the Work
house, who Immediately returned with about
eight or ten men. When all Of the men and wo-
men were in row In the middle OF the yard, the
members of the Grand Jury inquired OF these mer
under what charges they were prisoners when,
to the astonishment OF the members oil
the Grand Jury, these men who were sent fo
answered that they had been sent for, and fo
what purpose they did not know, and that the,
were not prisoners; that instead OF finding 81
prisoners, the Work-house contains only II, al
follows: Six colored men, white man, white
women and colored woman. To keep this insti
tuition the city, or we should say, the taxpayer
are made to pay for the maintenance OF the fol
lowing Ulcers: One warden at salary ri $40
month"; / under warden t88 80; clerk $50;
Waterman s66 66, and Waterman s62 30, making
the enormous sum Of b417 40 month, or s5oa9 D:
year.
We, the Grand Jury, after mature elaboration
do hereby demand OF this honorable court tt
take immediate steps to abate this nuisance, ant
furthermore recommend the total Adjustment
the Work house as a place Of confinement; tina
the place is insecure the buildings arc In diiapi
dated and filthy condition, and unhealthy; tina
the employment of 80 many officers, and at such
rates, is monstrous and an unnecessary burden
On this community.
Judpe Whitaker answered that he would al
opoa a,tand N this case.
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IN THE FIFTH DISTRICT COURT.
The Mexican Gulf ship Canal Bonds In
Litigation.

The Mexican &uu snip SaUHs bSh"s IN
Litigation.
petition was fled before this tribunal Friday
morning by the New York Guaranty Company
against the Board OF Liquidation. The petition
ers claim that they are the boaa fide owners OF
$50 bonds of state issue 10 the Mississippi and
Mexican Gulf Ship Canal Company. under act
No. 49, approved 1869. providing aid for the con-
struction OF such canal, each Of which bonds liz
for the sum OF $1,000.
The petition sets forth that under the provi-
sions Of the act Of May H. 1875. the Board Of Id
quotation is prohibited from funding ssid bonds
or exchanging them for the consolidated debt OF
the State until said bonds shall first, by Anal de-
cree of the Supreme Court, have been declared
legal. That said bonds have been repeatedly
recognized ~ valid obligations OF the State by
the executive, Legislative and judicial branches oil
the government, and appropriations have been
frequently made for the payment Of the interest
The prayer Ia that the bonds be decreed 10
have been issued In conformity with law.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-19
BULLETIN GUARDS.
some of the Third Warders Give an
Opinion on the Railroad TAX.

sanse of the Third Warders Give an
opinion on the Railroad TAX.
The meetin WAS called to order 81 hslf-psst
o'clock on Friday evening, President J. I. Get
tings in the chair.
Upon call Of the roll 153 members answered
to their names.
MIR. Kelly addressed the Chair in regard to the
object Of the meeting.
President J. T. Gettings arose and delivered m
address i'm regard TO the call Of the meeting, ad-
vocating unanimous approval OF the New Or.
leans Pacific Railroad tax.
MIR. Kelley arose and denounced the remarks
Of the President In regard 10 the New Orleans
Mr.. Singleton moved that vote be taken by
division OF the house.
The chair, unable TO decide, owing to the con-
fusion in the house. suggested that ballot BIO
taken. Carried
Upon call Of the roll by the secretary the
vote stood az follows: LOG for approval OF the New
Orleans Pacific Railroad tax, and Az against
the same.
Mr.. Thompson moved that the vote be made
unanimous. Carried.
MIR. J. l.. Jackson offered a resolution, which
was carried, that this club confer with the presi
dents of the different clubs Of the Third Ward
with view to solid consolidation, and that the
president appoint committee OF three TO confer
with and wait upon the presidents of other clubs
On motion OF Mr. Dederman, vote OF thanks
was rendered to the president and Mr.. Harry
Linn for their able and timely remarks.
Mr.. Jno l.. Harris then offered the following
resolutions which were carried unanimously:
Resotued, That We, members OF tho Bulletin
| Guards, do hereby pledge our whole and undi-
| vided support for the approval and carrying out
Of the New Orleans Pacific Railroad tax /; and be
ii further
Resoioed. That we will do our utmost to
achieve hearty and solid cooperation with
other clubs of this ward in carrying ont the New
Orleans Pacific Railroad tax.
Mr.. Ryan moved an adjournment, subject to n
call Of the President. Carried.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-19
CAPITOL GOssxr.
The superintendent Of Pablo Education
Buard Of Health Beings.

The superintendent f Psblic Education
Heard Of Health Beings.
State news, from the average Bohemian stand
State officials generally were
At THErR DESKS
at an early hour, but did not grind out news to
any alarming extent, although, as one Of them
said, they much desired 60 to do.
The Superintendent of Public Education
busies himself duripg the morning hour in ex-
ssmining the honda Of the newly constituted
school officials Ia the parishes, and sinds some Of
shem informal; consequently they are returned.
The Attorney General has been consulted by
Abe president Of the Board Of Health TO ascer-
tain what steps are necessary to secure the vaca-
Sion Of the parties now occupying the room in
the State House on the corner OF st. Louis and
Royal streets, where it is contemplated to locate
THE BOARD OF HEALTH
and records OF births and deaths, and steps will
shortly be taken to obtain possession OF the
room.
The occupants, il seems, have lease from the
late Auditor, and show his receipts for rent, and
yesterday not only called upon the Auditor to see
how meters stood, but paid their respects to the
Attorney General, who has not, ~ yet, found any
law that authoriz cd the Auditor to lease or rent
any part OF the State House, hence the idea that
the State House building should be devoted ex-
clusively 10 the use OF the State and IL necessary,
parish officials.
During the afternoon the meeting Of the vari-
Qua
BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
and the Governor, ss well as the members Of the
General Assembly who were members OF those
organizations. had a. much 80 they could do to
keep up with the iist.
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HOARD OF EDUCATION.
Appointments Of Members TO Fill yacan-
Cies In tIss Parishes.

Appointments Of Members TO Fill vacan-
cies In tIss Parishes.
The State Board Of Education met yesterday
at the Office Of the superintendent Of Public
Education.
present-His Isxoellenoy the Governor, the At
torney General. Secretary OF State, and the State
SUPERINTENDENT of Pablo Education (who is the
secretary Of the Bosrd), and Mr.. John p. Gaze
lar.
The ex-oflioio President laid before the Board
several
CLAIMS FoR SERVICES
which had been presented. but which were moi
acted upon.
On motion, the following appointments OF mem
bers Of the various school boards in the psrishes
we're made and confirmed, the appointments
being to I'll vacancies, as follows:
IberiazzEugene olivis. ". R. Burke, J. n.
Lsndr, DR.. Alfred p,nperrier. Adolph segura,
AscsnsionnE. III. pugh, @. D. Bluoin, D. Clave.
rie, Fl. ID. Minor, A. 4. barrow, Dol. Vermont,
Jacob Warner (ool), Louis Lefort (col.), Aug.
Points Sou Conpee-Robert Simple, A. o. Haralsop,
Lsfourche- J. NJ. Howell, vice J. 3. aoode,
declined.
Caldwell Geo. W. oraddock, vice R. F.
Mitchell, declined.
Oaddo-peter Burnett (col), Edw. Hickman
(col.) vice W. r. Hamilton and Il. W. Durant,
Parish Recorder.
vermion--F. II. King, vice Leblanc resigned
Natohitoches-R. l.. Falkner (ool.), vice Daniel
Vincent. W. A. Gender. vice Louis Duplex; N. P.
Mstworpe (col.), vice q. W. Duncan tool)
st. John the Baptist Octave Marrinillion
teol. J, vice John Uayolle (col.); Maurice Edring.
ton. vice Jno. q. Mol
Tensas-aeo. E. Wallace (ool.), vice g. A. Grit
filth.
Bienvile--Riehard Deely tool), Ben Garter
(col. J. and Nat Theus tcol.) added to the parish
board.
Concordia- Robert Davis (ccl), vice Charles
Wade.
Jefferson. Left Bank Theodore Soniat Dufociat
vice John Meblhop; Honore Raphiel (col.), VIC
John Pesree.
st. Lar dry--Jno. T. Smith, Of Grand Cotean
vice DR.. J. L. Estorge, resigned.
Winn--C. J. Phelps, vice DR.. Jno u. Kelly.
The board, after these combinations, ad
iourned subject to call.
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ACADEMY or MUsfe.--The brief season inau-
enreted by Tho Commonwealth Conbina tioDs
formed By the members OF the Academy COM
pany at the close OF the regular season, will ter
inmate with the matioee TO be given to-day, the
romantic drama entitled the ''5ea OF lee being
the attraction, on which occasion ii Ia to be
hoped full house will greet the company.
During the entire season the several members
have lab,red we'll, and conscisntiouly endeav-
ored to please, and il would be . deserved and
fitting compliment 70 testify, by attending the
includes every member Of the company, and the
play will be presented with due attention to
anauic effect
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officials in tho building 10 secure soft spots
wherein to while away tho summer hours.
In the Collectors Office the rush was rs great
~ ever, but the wculd be martyrs were informed
that inst nj present there would be no changes
Gen. Tom Anderso., and j. Madison Wells. who
arc still backing In The sunshine Of their country
homes, are expected TO arrive In the city either
on to-day or Tuesday next. when perhaps the
Official guillotine will fall upon the necks ola
rEw oLsRRs AND INSPECTORS
and few new men who have served the party
will be installed.
Nothing OF a definite character has yet devels
oped relative TO changes In heads OF departments,
except the rumor that the Office Of the Surveyor
of the Port may be made vacant about June
and that IL may be given to one Of the prominent
eoored men, in which event the present ipeun-
bent will be promoted to
THE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
According TO all accounts the fight for the
Naval office has narrowed down TO Hahn and
kelgo, and these two are making Riafd's position
very precarious, at least, that ID the runor now.
niard IL not worried. however. and IL bolstering
himself % best he oap
He asserts that Collector King has not signed
petition for either Hahn or Kelso, and has the
Collectors authority for the statement
THE AARE CHARLES LOG war
seems to excite considerable attention, and the
enlisted men who will proceed to that place. Gfty
In number, are in readiness to start as soon as
transportation can be secured. II is understood
that Capt. Joe Law1er will have command OF the
expedition. while Mr. Garrett will be master oil
transportation.
The men are engaged for one month, and are
10 be found and fed" by the government. Az
noon 10 wRs undecided whether the men would
go from here in a boat or by rail to New Iberia,
and thence by stage.
Another telegram, received on Friday morning.
states that the situation at Lake Charles was per-
lous. and requested prompt action here.
Later in tho day Ii was ascertained from Mar.
ali al pitkn that no definite arrangements had
beeh made for the transportation OF the men TO
the
sEAT or TEE LOG WAR.
The Marshal stated to DEMOCRAT reporter
that tho owners or agents OF boats held their
figures too high for him TO accept Without advice,
aud he had therefore Concluded to consult with
the authorities at Washington before making a
contract for the transportation.
He therefore telegrsphed last evening TO the
Attorney General, laying the facts OF the case
before him, and asked for instructions. which he
may doubtless receive this morning.
Gen. Barney, the newly appointed Special
Agent of the Treasury, who takes the place re.
Gently occupied by Mr.. Kinsella, arrived in the
city yesterday. and
PRESENTED Hts CREDENTIALS
to Collector King, and was duly installed. The
late incumbent, Mr.. Kinsella, left the city day
or two since for Washington, where he will IN.
quire into the causes that led TO his removal &C
| summary.
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THE PLYMOUTH.

She sails TO-Day-Pensac0ia ana vera
Cruz Her Destination.
reporter Of the DEMocRAr boarded the Ply
mouth last evening and learned from Capt. Bar
rett that his vessel would
SAIL TO-DAY WITHOUT FAIL.
Che will weigh anchor at 8 o'clock this morn
ing and proceed as far up the river as Jefferson,
when she will round to and, the wind permitting,
ali sails will be set, when she will come down
nast the CITY, and when at the foot OF Canal street
will most likely receive royal salute from our
ar,ilerymen, as suggested ia yesterdays DEMO.
CRAT.
she will then proceed down the river and into
the gulf, ard thence will head for Pensacola,
where she will be, barring accidents, on Monday
or Tuesday next, taking in
COAL AND ANMUNITIoH,
and that done, she Will proceed on her voyage to
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-19
Assisting Comnsrce.

Mr.. Cavanae, upon whose saying we published
yesterdays article about discriminating ship own
ers aud oons guses, requests us 10 say that there
WAS M intention to rehsot upon the agent of The
Mississippi Valley transportation Company, or TO
inveivs him in tbs general charges of blackmaiI4
ing contained In the article. Neither did we IN
dsrstsnd Mr.. Osvanso 10 mean to- involve any
person conufotea with Tho Mississippi Valley
Transportation Company in the matter. The ar
tols was drsesed against abuses which have long
existed, and which, in the interest of the commu.
nifty. must be stopped.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-19
A SOLDIERS TRIBUTE.
A Diamond Badge Presented to Chief of
Police RDyIan.

A Diamond Badge Presented to Chief of
Police B0y1an.
People will 10 hawking OF evenings around
Hawkins saloon, and that's what wns the matter
with certain member Of the press yesterday
evening. II was not to take q drink, oh no, with
out, perhaps, it might have been an orgeat lemon.
ade. or some kind Of cooling beverage with stick
In IL. The long and short Of it is that the DEMOCRAT
was largely represented IN tho neighborhood
Of Hawkins Saloon last night by one man, whose
observant eye noticed several familiar faces going
up the stairs to the we'll known club room. The
familiar faces bore the marks OF men already in
or about to enter into conspiracy, and the DEM
ecaAT man, anxious for the welfare Of the State,
followed them up stairs, to trace up the true in
hardness Of the thing.
Upon reaching the spacious room he found
there about hundred and odd men, officers and
members OF Capt. Harrison Watts splendid COM
mand, Company A, First Crescent City Regiment,
and after talking around little he found out that
they were there for the purpose OF making some
kind of reorganization, reconstruction; In
fact, they evidently were up to some devilment.
In corner we distinguished the pleasant coun-
tenance Of Chief of Police Thomas N. Boylan,
who is an active member Of the company and
has been doing good duty with the boys during
the late troubles.
ALI OF q SUDDEN 6uence pTeVdtieu tuIoubH tue
assembled throng. At the call of Capt. Harrison
Watts. who then boldly advancing towards Chief
Boylan, made formal presentation to HIM, on
behalf Of the company, Of q magnificent gold
badge, studded with diamonds, as testimonial
Of esteem and consideration from his fellow
soldiers.
The badge, which is an admirable, piece Of
workmanship, was fresh from the hands Of
pure gold, surmounted by star, upon which
pelican studded with diamonds feeding
BEARING the inscription: Presented to Thos. N.
Be-, Ian by the officers and members OF Company
A, Crescent City White League, New Orleans
May, 1877"
l. must be mentioned that Messrs. A. B. Girls
void Il Co., OF which firm two members belong
10 Company A-Messrs. a. B. Griswold and
Henry Giader-would charge nothing for the
badge save thu actual price Of the gold and Inn
ported value Of the diamonds.
The happy remarks Of Capt Harrison Watts, in
making tho presentation, added new bri liancy to
the bedsmonded tokep, and his compliments
greater value to the friendly gift.
Somewhat disoountenanced By the unexpected
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FEDERAL REFORM.
The First step i'm LOuisiana-AbOliti0n
of the General Appraiser's Functions.

Thc First Step i'm Observation-Disclosures
of the General Appraisers Functions.
Yesterday Gen. Frank Morey, the General APP
praiser Of merchandise at this port for the gulf
ports. received Communication from the As
sistant Secretary Of the Treasury, inclosing an
opinion rendered by the Attorney General of the
United States, which states in almost explicit
terms that through an omission
IN TEE REVISED STATUTES
OF the United States the Office Of the General APP
praiser Of the South has had no legal existence
since the adoption OF the Revised Statutes.
This, of course, puts an end to the Office Of the
General Appraiser, and makes one position less
for the anxious to scramble for, which will be
sorry news to about ten or fifteen IT. Morris
Chester included) OF those who were laying the
ropes to Dust ex-gou gresham Morey.
Accompanying the opinion Of the Attorney
General there was very complimentary le ter
from the Assistant Secretary OF the Treasury
EXPRESSING GREAT REGRET
that the cppion necesetated that the Office OF the
General Appraiser was discontinued. Gen.
Morey will close the business OF the Office at an
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-19

The pigeon'poppers did not, IL seems, contest
for
TIE aREENER GUN
on Thursday afternoon, owing TO the fact that the
requisite number of birds were not TO be had. A
.'sweepstakes" was shot, however, by the fifteen
gentlemen who would have been contestants for
the gun at ten single birds each, MIR. Louis Hall
being the victor, and he scoring nine out OF the
ten at twenty-one yards riae.
Tomorrow Tho members OF the Gun Club will
peg away OF
TWENTY GLASS BALLS EACH.
at The 'Frogmoor," or Crescent City Rifle Park,
for q silver pitcher worth SIS. And as some OF
the members are crack shots and have had prac-
tice 1t IL expected thai their scores will be some
what better than that made at the last match.
Tomorrow there will also be commenced at
the park of the New Orleans Rifle Club the con-
test for the championship badge offered by the
club for oil corners. The distance will be 800
Yards: the score Is consecutive shots; shooting,
off.hand; and the contests to continue each al.
ternato sunday, until one contestant shall! have
won II q Ve times.
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Buy only the Singer; they were the first TO re-
duce the prices. Office, 81 Canal street.

Those Of our citizens who are DESTROYS of Wait
ing the istties have an excellent opportunity Bat
urday aud Sunday morning, % the magnificent
her wharf, head OF Gravier street, promptly at
o'clock each morning. The band and orchestra
Of the Thirteenth Infantry have been engaged
for both trips, and will discourse the sweetest
Of music, both concert and dancing, and 80 lea
ture, will parade before taking the boat. the
fare Of the Republic would please the most fsst~
dious gourmand. The beds are fiji for the dam
test to sleep in, and with an abundance Of room.
reception from the most courteous OF officers,
trip on this fayorte steamer is very inviting, and
will, without doubt. be taken advantage OF by
MANY.
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THE NEW ORLEANS DEMOCRAT, SATURDAY, MAY 10, 1877

honor and pleasure, Chief Boylan received
the testimonial, but, promptly recovering,
fslieitously acknowledged the compliment in
few heartfelt and eloquent words. The
the lively pop OF the champaign cork enhanced
the pleasant feelings which had been nurtured by
the occasion. Various tossts were drank in the
effervesoing and sparkling liquid, among which
the most prominent were those addressed to
Gen. Fred. N. Ogden, our nnselfsh patriot hero,
and Col. W. r. vaudry, the genial and lion
hearted old captain Of Company A. All then ad-
ionrned, and retired, happy and oontented.
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OUR RECORDERS COURTS.
Decided Improvement I'm the Adminis-
trati0n of Poiice Justice.

Judge Smith, Of the First District Police Court,
has entered very vigorously upon certain much
and long needed reforms in the administration Of
criminal law and police efficiency in this city.
he has adopted certain rules, which, il rigidly
pursued, will accomplish . vast deal in correct
ing the many laxisies and defects in previous
administrations that have 80 seriously affected
the efficiency OF the police AMI The preservation
Of peace and order il our excitable population.
One Of the grea est Of these evils has been ia the
IMMUNITY extended to the vile system OF stray
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Fire.

About o'clock Friday morning, an incendiaFy
fire WAS discovered in the unoeoupisd one story
frame building on boniat street, between 81.
Charles and CarUndelet. This property, which
was owned by George J. Garner, was totally
destroyed. The building was not insured. Loss
estimated at $500.
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early day, and will transact hereafter no new
business.
In this ''opinion" the United States AttUrney
General has accomplished reform to the extent
Of nearly $4,000 per annum IN salaries, fees ex-
pepses for stationery, travelling expenses etc.,
and that perhaps is the first step In that direo-
ton that has occurred in the federal way In this
State.
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BURgErr'g COLOGNE is filled In elegant bottles
OF superior finish and beauty-in themselves an
ornament. 1t has, in brief time, attained
large and constan ty increasing sale, confirming
the opinion of the best judges, that it 10 equal,
If not superior the celebrated farina.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-19

$40 cash will buy genuine new family Singer
sewing machine, with all attachments. We do
not advertise our old machines at s25 as catch.
Office, OIL Canal street.