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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01
Hon. ------- and -, President and Hecre-
tsry. respectively, Of the School Board OF the

Hon. and ----, President and Hecre
tsry. respectively, Of the School Board Of th,
parish Of -:
Gentemen--In the exercise Of authority con
feared by the General Assembly of the State
upon this committee, you are hereby requested
| and records Of the former school boards OF -
parish, and to report to this committee at the
earliest moment practicable.
For your guidance we send you herewith state
ments Of the current school fund apportioned,
by the State superintendent Of Public Educa..
ton, to the parish Of -, in the years 1870
1-2-3-4-5-6, which was drawn from the State
treasury, at the time and in the amounts deag-
mated, by the several treasurers Of the ward
town and parish school boards.
These statements, however, do not exhibit all
the school money for which many OF the treas.
uTers are responsible. This lie particularly true
~ town and parish school traasfrars. You will,
therefore, in your examinations make inquiry as
to the amounts turned over to them by parish
treaaurers; the amount of local school tax paid
to them by the tax collectors, also the amount OF
the free school fund (the interest that annually
accrues from the invested proceeds Of school
lands sold, which they have received.
The school laws under which your predeces-
sors worked made the school boards bodies cor
porate and petite in law they elected their own
officers and audited their own accounts, The
records OF the boards should show every transac-
ton. II these records have been faithfully kept.
your duties will be comparatively light. II not,
your responsibility to make thorough examine
tons will be greatly enhanced, and your labors
increased.
In your report to the committee please furnish,
as far as practicable, information as to the num-
Der Of schools In operation each year since 1869;
and the number of permanent public school
buildings in the parish, also The number OF teach
ers employed, pupils in attendance, and the aver
sge length OF time the schools were maintained
zach year also, if there be any Sums not ac-
counted for state what steps have been or will be
aiken TO recover the same
Very respectfully,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01
MUNICIPAL MATTERS.

Surveyor D'Hemecourt has appointed Louis H.
Pilie Eco, deputy city surveyor, vice Capt. D. M
Hsrrod, resigned. Mr.. Pile Ii too well known in
this city, where he has occupied the honorable
post Of City Surveyor, himself, for many years.
to need any commentator from the press.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01
The Servants Of the Poor.

The ladies who glory In the name OF 'ser.
wants Of the Poor" have engaged for their char
table concert the choicest amateur talent of the
city. and Miss Corinne Bouligny has volunteered,
as we have said before. to sing on that occasion,
lending her sweet voics to the holy work Of
charity. The whole proceeds will be devoted TO
the use Of the Servants Of the Poor" and it is
even fer those who cannot assist, to
buy tickets for the concert.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01
CAPITOL GOSSIP.

The meeting OF the State Printing Board was
about all that enlivened the State. House circles
on Thursday morning.
The late Fiscal Agent has, it s said made a
full settlement for 1876 and previous years with
the State Treasurer, and the funds, etc., have
now been transferred to Che new Tisnai Agency.
the amount checked for by the State Treasurer
upon the former fiscal agent being s3O7,174 6S,
for three or four different funds.
The Governor has received q numerously
signed petition from st. Landry, asking for the
pardon Of Guidry, who Was convicted OF murder,
which he examined at his residence, az he was
not able 10 make his appearance at the Executive
Office.
THE STATE ENGINEERS
have decided to assign to the three State districts
the following parishes, viz: To Major Harrods
district the river parishes north of the parieh of
Orleans to the line Of the parish of Point Ooupee.
To the district in charge Of Dol. Hardee are as
signed the parishes below the city and including
uoncordis, Point Coupee and the Red River par.
ishes az far up as Alexandria And to Major
Richardson ia assigned Madison, Tensas, Carroll
and the Red River parishes above Alexandria.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01

BuRNErTs FLAvoRINa ExTRAoTs.-7he supera-
ortty Of these ertrdcts consists in their perfect
psa'ity and great strength. They are warranted
free from the poisonous oils and scids which en-
yer into the composition of many Of the fictitious
ruit lavors now in the market. They are not
nly true to their names, but are prepared from
NUTS OF the best quality, and are SO highly con-
only need be used.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01
A LIGHT VOTE.
Poll Tax and the virginia Election.

WAsHINGToN, May 26.-Last autumn
Virginia adopted constitutional
amendment requiring every voter to-
prepay State poll tax. Last Thurs
day, county elections were he'd all over
the State. Dispatches received to-day
say that the vote cast. was very light, In
some counties not single person vot-
ing, members OF both parties having
forgotten or neglected to pay the re-
quisite tax.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01
A Serenade..

The Sixteenth U. 8. Infantry band serenaded
the New Orleans Club last night with the fol-
lowing airs, beautifully interpreted
'New Orleans Club March,"
"Heart Bowed Down" bohemian Girl)-Balfe.
s'Le Sabre de Mon Perez" march-Offenbsch.
"Blue Danube" wsltz-strauss.
"Ask Me Not Why" song-Donizetti.
"The Violet" schottish- Hermann.
saudi Robin Gray" song.
Tourney for Luck, gslopsde--Faust.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01

We were favored, last evening, with the visit
Of Mr.. Frank A. Small, formerly city editor
of the Houston Age, now interested in and solicit
ing patronage for that lively and intelligent
Sheet We wish all success, pecuniary and other
wise, to Mr.. Small in his trip through our State.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01
SUPERIOR CRIMINAL COURT.
Judge Whitaker's Address Of Thanks {,
the DISCHARGED .InrYmen

the Discharged Jurymen.
Gentlemen Of The Petit Jny-Your labors are
now ended. / thank you for the zeal, assiduty
and discretion with which you have discharged
the Responsible duties devolvng on you during
this month.
The petit jury Of this court has been composed
during the present term. OF the white, black and
mixed races, and OF members Of different politi-
cal organizations.
Your verdicts have been, in the opinion OF the
court, carefully considered, impartial and just.
but under the law the court il compelled TO grant
you exemption from further jury service for the
term of two years.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01
Fire,

At 1890 o'clock yesterday a Ere was discovered
in the house Mo- 167 st. Thomas street. This
property, which ls owned by Mr.. o'Brien, and oc-
cupied by several families, was damaged to the
extent of 500. The property is insured for $1,000
in the Hibernia Insurance Company.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01
nrRNttiGa.

| The Crescent City Rifle Clnb, at their meeting
on Wednesday night, extended an invitation to-
the Oontinentals and Washington Artillery to use
the rife range in their practice shooting
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01

REMNANT DAY.-Don's forget Messrs. M. L.
Byrne & Co. have sale OF remnants to-day. The
large business that this establishment does,
necessarily leaves many valuable remnants, that
will be sold for mere tTifs.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01

To-day, Friday, remnant day. Remnants Of
all kinds of goods at less than half price. NJ. L.
Byrne & Co., 1853 Canal street. IS
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01

IMPORTANT TO ExCURsIoNIsTs AND TOURISTS
From to-day the jackson Railroad will have on
sale excursonists and tourists tickets TO all
Watering places and points of summer resort.
Call at the ticket Office, 20 Camp street.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01

To-day, Friday, remnant day. Remnants Of
aD kinds OF goods at less than half price. III. u.
Byrne q Co., 1853 Canal street.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01

Buy only the Singer; they were the first to re-
duce the prices. Office 81 Canal street.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01

Cheap sewing machines are guaranteed for q
few years; the Singer Is guaranteed forever, II
properly cared for. Office. 81 Canal street.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01
SCHOOL FUND STEALS.
TEssAsPAR1sH COMES TO THE r RoNT

Only One Parish Heard From .Fifty-six
More Yet to Report.
The committee to investigate the condition of
the affairs Of the ex-Etate Superintendent Of Pub
Lilo Education met yesterday in that Office; pres-
emit, Senator Ogden, chairman, and Representa-
hves Leonhard and Fitzpatrick.
Upon motion, IL was decided that the following
circular letter should be sent TO the presidents
and secretaries Of the various
PARISH SCHOOL BOARDS
throughout the State.
OFFICE OF COMMITTEES or INVESTIGATION.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01
THE STATE ENGINEERS
OLD DEBTs CANCELLED,

Meeting Of the Funding Board Yesterday.
and List Of the Bonds Acted Upon.
The State Board of Liquidation met yesterday,
Lieut.. Gov. Wilt presiding, and quorum pres
ent. After the reading Of the minutes, the fol-
lowing applications we're passed upon in the
order named. and the bonds mentioned funded
and cancelled:
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01

The Singer is acknowledged by all to be the
best sewing machine IN the market.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01
Silver Soapina.

There is no excuse for buying q cheap or old
machine at s25 when 80 gets one of the latest
improved Siager's, with all attachments. Office,
81 Canal street.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01

OFFICE OF COMMITTEES or INVESTIGATION. J
Department OF Education,
New Orleans, May &c, 1877.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-01

Paul Tulane .....
1 bond, $1,000, vicksburg. 8. and Z. n.
H., with COUPONS. ....-........
bon fs, $1,000. do. with coupons.
10 bonds. $500, N. O.. o. and G. w. II.
r., with coupons ..-..............
1 bond. $1,000. do........................
/ bond. $1,000. do. .......--.............
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1877-02-21

GRUPo %. Educacion cicncias
S4 premios la Peninsula, ; Cuba : 6
Filipinas.
GRuPo 90. - Horticulture, Cuba
2 premios.
Hemos, pues, sido agraciados con
Setecaeftos csneasenta y M pyenlios en-
23 de los 20 grupos en- que Sc divi-
dieron los productos del trabaio lnte-
lectual = material de todo ell mundo !;
solo Ell 6 grupos, 8 sean carruajes,
I.vehlculos V accessories, ferro-carriles,
motores y aparatos hidraulicos, titles
mecamcos para trabajar maderas
. metales y piedras, maquinas de CO.
ser { Instruments de medicinal Y cl-
rujla, no hemos obtenido especial
distinction.
! Nos parece que una nacion que,
presa de dos guerras ciyiles, Sc pre-
sent6 i disputar Il las demas ell pre-
mio del trabajo, aventajando Il la
mayor parte de elias Ell 10 general y
deiandolas d todas atras EN- educacion
y ciencias puede levantar Ia frente
orgullosa entire los Estados civiliza-
dos de ambos mundos. - Y no de-
cimos mas porque es innecesario: los
hechos hablan con mas elocuencia
que los solismas.
Asegurar que nuestros premios no
han sido incluidos EN- ell catalogo ge-
neral de la Exposition. como han
hecho algunos periodicos, es 10 mis-
mo que afirmar que ell gran Jurado
international que premio los artfcu-
los de nuestro suelo, no Sc ha llcva-
do librosm supoloq que sc hizo, 10 que
no solo es inverosimil sino altamen-
te ridlculo. Que no fgmen nuestros
premios Ell una edicion que Sc habra
hecho precipitadamente para satisfa-
Ger la curiosidad yankee y que des-
pues sc hayan insertado en- la que Sc
hizo terminado que fue el certamen
V ouando existlan todos los datos ne
cesaros, no es mas one una errata
material de imprcnta que NADIA ar
guye contra huestros ilustrados re-
presentantes nj contra nuestra glo-
ROSA nacion, una vez que los mis-
mos inventories de esta patraila con-
fiesan que luego. y en- Ia edicion de-
finitiva, Sc salv6 dicha omission.
Espana ha Ggurado con gloria en-
Filadelfa como en- todas parties.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1877-02-21
QUESTION DE ORIEETE.

Habiendo recibido por q Asaao una
collection del Times de Londres has
to el 3 del corrientc, podemos hoy
hacer un cxtracto de sus extcns6s
telegramas sobre el asunto cue en-
estos momentos mas preocupa q
mundo polltico. He aqtl 10 princi-
pal que contienen esos despachos es.
peciales que no traducimos lntcgrof
por su grande extension.
Pera, Enero %, Sc ha dicho ID
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-30

Mrs. L. A. Meriwether lectured last
night at Harmony Hall before a spirit.
,u%alistic audience on the subject THE
Vine aud the Oak" The audience, a
very large and enthusiastic one, com
posed in the most part of seekers after
truth and more light" was delighted
over the lecture, it being replets with in
formation. Mrs. Meriwether is a spirit.
uats. of ability and most eloquently
advances the "hiq her ideas" with refer
ence to the revolution which it is ex
pected will take place among the sexes.
The monster, man, must ere long give
way to the charmer, woman; indeed, the
monster has been doing that ever since
the fabulous days Of Adam and Eve, and
yet they are not happy"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-30

has been going on, and aldermen and
councilmen have been bulldozed nightly
on the subject.
The Raleigh bridge over Wolf river
has not been washed away by the high
waters, neither has the Nonconnah creek
bridge on the lower Horn Lake road, but
the Horn Lake creek bridge on the lower
Horn Lake road has gone off with the
feeds.
A gentleman who lives in the southern
suburbs Of the city has a quarter of an
acre Of strawberry plants which he ex.
poets to develop into a big bonanza.
Last year he melted S265 off the straw
berry patch, YER and above all expenses.
He gathered the fruit, packed it in boxes
and shipped it to St. Louis, Chicago and
other Northern cities, and realized the
above amount.
The public hack and wagon stand
around Court Square should be regulated
by the police. Horses are permitted to
Interrupt travel on the sidewalks BY
blockading the crossings. On Saturday
a gentleman while passing Court Square,
on Second street, was bitten by a horse
and had his shoulder badly lacerated and
his coat torn. The savage animal is still
on the war path,
The stealing Of flowers from Elmwood
Cemetery graves is becoming a most OBJ
jectionable nuisance. Not only men
steal flowers, but women do likewise, and
even take up the plants for TIE purpose
OF transplanting them to graves occu.
pied by their own dead. This robbing
of graves should be stopped, and the
perpetrators should be punished to the
extent of the law.
The Odd Fellows anniversary celebra-
ton, postponed last Thursday night on
account of the weather, will take place
tonight at the Greenlaw Opera House.
Those attending should be in their seats
before eight o'clock, as the ceremonies
ommence promptly at that honr aud
close at nine. We understand wei if
teen hundred invitations have been
issued by the membership Of the order.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-30
Police Court.

The following cases we're disposed OIL
by Recorder Duff this morning: Sam
Carter, disorderly, fined s.; Jacob Dugle,
disorderly, fined S. Annie Lang and A
K. Creamer, drunk, fined S. each; S. H.
Hunter, drunk and carrying a razor
fined s.; John Ennis, fighting, fined $40;
James Cross, fighting, Gned Sl5; Annie
Ryan and Mollie Quinn, disorderly, fined
IS each; the case Of Bob Britain, fast
driving, was continued over. for trial;
George Henry, assault and battery, fined
s.; surry Chambers, vagrancy, fined So;
Oscar Henderson, wife whipping, fined
s.; Mr., Conan and L Posthill, sleeping
out, fined S. each; Hans Hastings,
drunk, fined S..
This morning tho following arrests
we're made; Archie Tyndall, larceny; R.
Hunt, misdemeanor; Nick Kelly, drunk.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-30
CHANGE OF BUSHES
NO GOODS.

About making a change in business, I
have determined to slaughter the finest
stock of ready made clothing and gents
furnishing goods ever offered in this
market.
Mems cashmere suits S., worth IS,
Mems Scotch suits $3.50, worth $3.50,
Mems blue flannel suits So, value $l4,
0hildren'S 6ne suits, 81 So, worth S.,
Boys suits IS, worth 80,
Youths suits $3.50, value $l2 so,
White marseilles vests at 81 so, worth So.
Ny stock has been manufactured for
the best city trade.
PEOPLES CLOTHING HOUSE /!
M. FULD,
No. $685. Main street, Near Union.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-30
ELEGANT ENTERTAINMEET.
Dr.. j. J.. Ross Receives His Friends
I'm style sc His Newly Fitted
and Furnished Rooms.

49, = MI0nA 0M MMN ENMMWA
I'm style at His Newly Fitted
and Furnished Rooms.
DR.. ]. ]. Ross. the accomplished and
popular dentist, gave his many friends a
most charming surprise to-day at his Of
nee and suite Of rooms connected there
with, at the corner of Court and Main.
For some time past he has been adding
elegant furniture. improved dental in
struments and appliances and facilities,
aud today for the frat time the doors
were threwn open to the public. The
place seemed to be one Of refined taste
and luxury or enchantment, rather than
to suggest a thought Of pain; and indeed
modern science and skill have contribu-
ted to almost Danish pain from the den
tai room, not only in the speedy and safe
application of anasthetics, but in the
magical quickness with which work can
be done.
This establishment is a model Of con-
yenience, elegance aud taste. The rooms
are superbly trescoed in Pompeiian and
Grecian style by Volkmar.
The operating chair is one of S. S
Whites latest improved, and over it is a
revolving ian run by a small Backus
water motor, which motor also propels
one Of Whites flexible shaft-burring en-
gines and a small circular oil-stone for
sharpening instruments. at the chair
is ne of DR.. Bonwill's marvellous cleo
trio msllets for filling teeth, and in each
room there is an attachment connecting
with an electric bell, which is ope.
rated by one Of Hussey's improved
batteries. In the laboratory there
is a large Backus water motor
for the purpose of running laths
in grinding teeth. In the extracting
room is one Of johnson & Bros. gasome-
ters. The dental cabinet is Of elegant
design, iulaid with colored woods and
rosewood, with bracket whites extern.
sioa) to match.
The reception.room is an elegant little
parlor, entirely unsuggestive of dental
work, and deaigned Only for a sitting
room. The whole establishment is fitted
up in the most artistic style, and the out.
ct in dental furniture and the machinery
is the most complete in the South, and
together wit6 the location and light form
one Of ths most desirable dental Offices
10 this country.
The doctor is an energetic and enter
prising dentist, a graduate OF the New
Orleans Dental College, aud thoroughly
competent as a skillful operator. We
recommend all those desiring deatal
work 10 call on the doctor.
The floral display, the singing of ca.
nary birds, playing of fountains with
pure cologne, were attractions to-day not
diminished by a liberal flow Of cham
payne and claret punches and layout of
iced cakes. The doctor was the reel.
pient Of many compliments from the la.
dies and gentlemen who called only to
ling0r and to eztol all they saw.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-30
Ths Root-nIaek Nui.nnc,.

The general council at the next regu
lar meeting should instruct the chief OIL
police to abate the b~Oot-black nuisance.
Healthy and vigorous young negroes
carry on the boot.blacking business &C
that they can get a chance to steal some.
thing, Numbers of people have been
robbed by these thieves in disguise, and
the police should make a few arrests.
An ordinance making boot-blacking a
privilege, subject to a tax, would 20 far
to abate the nuisance AID prevent crime
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-30
Take YOur Choice.

Numbers Of men in Memphis favor
Turkey in the present European war,
while others back Russia. The infamous
conduct of the Turks years ago in the
Greek Isles is Offset by the infamous
conduct Of the Russiansin Poland. Both
are semi.civilized nations, and it Is dog
eat dog" One Memphian proclaims
himself to be a R1ssian-Tur whatever
that may mean.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-30
Rooms and Board
at John Wendel's Saloon,
81 Poplar at: 10
Hnnfers and Fl,hArmAn.

On and after Monday, April I'd, the
ferry.boat John 0verton will leave the
foot Of Union street at 6:45 am, con.
meeting daily with the Memphis and Lit.
tie Rock railroad for all points as far as
St, Francis river. Excursion round trip
tickets sold on board the boat, 50
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-30
Queen Victoria and Lady Vlors
Hastinga.

A letter from London says:
The terrible scandal about poor Ladv
Flora Hastings was recently revived by
the erection Of a monument to her mem.
ory in a country church in Derbyshire.
Although she died go long ago as 1889.
the sad affair has never been forgotten,
and there are many still living who have
never forgiven the Queen for the part she
was supposed to have borne In the mat.
ter. The lady's family have never ap.
peared at court since, and her brother,
the Msrquis Of Butte, has never taken his
seat in the House Of Lords, and, it is said,
never will, 30 long as the Queen lives.
Probably, if the real truth we're known.
the worst that can be said Of the Queen
is that in a moment Of iealousy-she was
very young then, you know-she mad.
vertently said something which was
seized upon and magnifed BY other court
ladies jealous Of Lady Flora to the ex-
tent that Her Majesty neither intended
or desired. But, after all, it is the one
apparently Intellectually blot upon the
present royal career"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-30
Fresh imported HaVanas at
Sternberg e. Lees, corner Of
Main and Monroe. SGT

FoR fne cakes and fresh pastries, also
soda and mead and a splendid variety Of
candies, you will find them at William
Floyd's, Main ct near Jefferson. last
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-30
Repented of His nned.

This morning Ben Glass, who was ar,
rested Saturday night for loving not
wisely but too well a colored maiden,
and was imprisoned In the statiou-house
under the bastardy act, repented of his
deeds aud. was married to the injured
African maiden by Recorder Duff. The
happy pair were permitted to 20 on their
social way rejoicing the Law having been
Satisfied.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-30
important 60 Inc LadJou

Latest spring patterns just received.
WILSON SEWING MACHINE PARLoRs,
24r1 272 Second st., Ayres Building.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-30
Play billiards at COnverse's

Fresh samples imported goods just re.
ceiyed tWanamaker's agency, 287 Main.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-30

Superior card photographs,
any style, only 80 per dozen,
taken at HHghes' Gallery, cor.
Main and Union streets, 81