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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-21
Read Navra's invitation to the China Palace.
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

ST. CHARLES Ho q y Barrett, P
CAPT John w. cdnn ION md family La
151 Kee anu Y; Jas Laws Ohio; Van
Cleave, Mo; NJ A Dees, = W Moore, Pa; FW
Shaffer and wife, Texas; NJ Carter, Washing
ton. ~
ST JAMES HOTEL-Will Fl Stout, New
York; J l. Porver; Jackson. Miss; John G Call
houn, Memphis; Mrs W Thomas, Pass Chris
tian; M McCarty, London; r M Lefton, Miss ::
PP Putnam. Texas; Willie W Hammond, Geo;
Mrs Dromgoole and two children, Texas J
Mi Mittbhell St Louis; s Taylor. Pittsburg; r
L Bride. Atlanta; G Robbins, Chillicothe !; B f.
Spaulding, Summit; Eouis E Fmmet, Calves
ton; y y L a Louisville; Ed Bradford.
Gyl de Te Rais G Bowling Ala has h Baker
RoSs. Wm Ross Chicago.
- CITY HOTEL.--Mrs Davidson Texas; Thos.
Boyle. river: r A Kearney, Plaquemine: Gale
1r BIanehas Td.. e.; v ThegmPson, L.;
five children, Florida; $ g Weaver, St Lonis;
= = 4 Moore, Miss Emile Ames. city; J a Eye
z z ? A Aglure Manuel Martinez. Luis Boil
cade: CARLOS Solane. Coudreau, Julian Lopez.
Mexieo: Thos s Virgil and wife, Chas Reed,
Fort Wayne;J Morris, Scranton, Miss.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-21

It will be learned with pleasure by our readers
that the jury commissioners have been assidu-
ously laboring for some time past in order to
secure full panel for the December term OF the
Superior Criminal Court. Under the law every
juror, as his name is drawn from the wheel, will
be summoned before the commissioners, and il
he has an excuse to offer he will then present it.
This will materially assist Judge Whitaker, for
when the venire is returned the court will be
Satisfied that the names given in are available.
Before the end Of the week the commissioners
will send in fully 5000 names, and from these
full panel may be expected.
As the Returning Board case will come up in
December, there is not little anxiety on the
part Of the public as to the character Of the
Jurors drawn.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-21

There is much complaint about the manner in
which the water sprinklers distribute their lqui',
much to the de,riment Of pedestrians.
Canal street is no thoroughfare just now on
matinee days, as merchants take that day to put
out all their empty boxes.
Somehow the garbage carts have Of late, not
withstanding the efforts OF the drivers, cult
waited the habit Of carrying off the boxes put out
by the servants.
If it would be just the same, the business men
of the front Of the city would like to have the
iron crossing at the corner of Gravier and
Tchoupitoulas streets repaired, for there is much
grumbliDg on the subject.
Notwithstanding the many complaints made,
nothing has been done towards repairing that
bridge at the corner of Poydras and Tchoupitou-
las streets. As it now is one-third of that thor
cughfare is useless for commerce and dray-
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-21
ST. LOUIS CATHEDRAL.

Thursday next, the 22d inst, at o'clock a. M,
the feast day of st. Cecilia, will be sung at the
Cathedral by the numerous and well-trained
choir Of that church, assisted by some of the
leading amateurs of this city, and with accom-
paniment Of organ and piano, the celebrated
mass of Rossini. This masterpiece Of the grand
composer, which has been sung in this city but
twice before, cannot fail to attract all lovers of
music, the more so when it will be known that
the solos will be sung by Mines Wisham, Martin,
Charbonnet, Buckley and Oourtade. and NM.
Meteye, Solomon, Broadley, Theard, Van Hufien
and Krebs. The organ will be played by Mr..
Campiglio and the piano BY Mr.. Jules Cartier.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-21
THE SIXTH DISTRICT PETITION.
Embarrassment at the Request for an EA

THE SIXTH DISTRICT PETITION.
embarrassment at the Request for an Ex-
tension of the Fire Alarm Telegraph.
The city authorities are embarrassed as to
what they shall do concerning q numerously
signed petition Of the residents Of the Sixth Dis
trict, complaining that, while the population in
that district numbers $4,000 souls, and the tax
lists show that they contribute very largely to
the city government, they are not provided with
the facilities and accommodations extended to
other districts in the way Of q fire alarm tele-
graph. which they say could be afforded them at
An outlay Of $4,000 They also ask that the ex
tension shall be placed under the control of the
Firemen's Charitable Association OF that district.
The last proposition is rejected, however, at the
City Hall, on the ground that the absolute con-
troll Of the institution should not be granted to
private corporation.
AZ to the extension, that is found impractical
BILE now owing to the expense Administrator
Diamond says that there is partial extension OF
the telegraph into the kixth District, which is
provided with four gongs connected with the City
Hall and with the Babcock fire extinguisher de-
partment, and furthermore, that a signal is also
provided for the Underwriters steam tug Prote,
tor. Howbeit, he says that he recognizes the
righteousness of the claim, but the expense is in
the way, and that but for this question of money
il would be the duty of the Council more particu-
lary to supply the district with water by extend
ing the WaterwOrks.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-21
CAPITOL NOTES.
MEETING OF TIE PRINTING BOARD
AND STATE BOARD OF LII
QUOTATION.

General Investigation Into Past Oficia
Acts by the Committees.
Two Of the State boards met yesterday at tn
state-House, viz: the State Printing Board ant
the State Board of Liquidation. The former me
in the Executive Office present the Governor
Lieutenant Governor, Speaker and Representa-
tives Lamare and Leonhard, and absent Senator
Robertson and Steven. After some discussion q
to rates, resolution was adopted creating com
mittee Of two to inquire and report whether tn
rates should be
INCREASED OR DECREASED,
and to postpone action until Saturday next, whel
there could be a large representation from til,
Sen ste. Messrs. Leonhard and Lamare were SO
lected as the committee, both of these gentle
men being practical printers. After which thu
board adjourned.
At the meeting of the Funding Board there
was present the Governor, Lieutenant Governor
Auditor. Secretary of State and Speaker of the
House. After the reading of the minutes and
their adoption, q comparison Of the bonds funded
at the two last meetings was made with the
statement or requisition for new consols, where
upon the necessary resolution was adopted, and
the fiscal agent authorized to deliver $25, $40 new
consols and $3.50 "a certificates for the signatures
of the Slate officers and delivery to the
AGENTS OF THE BoNDHoLDERs.
making total of $27, $50 81, to be delivered for
old bonds funded.
The committee to examine the affairs of the
Educational Bureau met at the Office OF the State
of Public Education at D. m.
Present. Senator Ogden, chairman, and Repre-
sentstives Fitzpatrick and Leonhard. lengthy
report was submitted by the expert Mr.. Cole
The discoveries were not made public, however,
aud will not be, perhaps, until the committee
makes its report to the Legislature.
The chief State Engineer reported yesterday
that the successful bidders for the
HIMEL AND HARD TIMES LEvEEs
had complied with the regulations, furnished Sc
curities signed the contracts, et,., and that the
had been awarded to them.
1t is rumored that the Audtorial Committee
will commence its session again shortly and that
= few more Witnesses will be examined. The
expert appointed by that committee has now
1early completed complete resume of all OF the
of the Auditors Office from 1868,
compiled from official data left in the office, and
las so arranged his calculations and report that
10 will be able to give the defalcations of all
Ulcers, parish by parish. In many instances
nanst ISvy
or in the various district courts, and with some
ndicstions OF success and q restitution of the
money
HsToLEN FROM THE STATE
y the adventurers who were appointed to Offices
I trust and profit by both Warmoth and Kel.
ogg.
The experts appointed by the committee to in
estigate the affairs Of the treasury have now
early completed a thorough examination Of all
ecords in that Office for the year 1876, and will
few days so inform the chairman of their
ommittee when meeting will be called and the
liking Of testimony resumed.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-21
THE POLICE BOARD.

The Police Board met last night at their
rooms in the Central Station, Mayor Pilsbury in
the chair, and quorum present.
Patrolman J. Blood, for sleeping on his beat.
was dismissed the force.
Thos. Burdette, for being absent without
leave, was reprimsnded.
A. Bledso, for disobedience of orders, was fined
three days pay. -
J. Mcdonald, for neglect of duty, loses five
days pay.
Patrolman E.. O'Nei for sitting down on his
beat, was fined two days pay.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-21
CITY ECHOES,

David Bird was Gagged in the Fourth Precinct
Station, charged with sleeping in street car.
Andrew Weaver was yesterday sent to the
Charity Hospital in sick and destitute condition
Kingston Smith was yesterday sent to the
| Charity Hospital in q sick and destitute condi-
| ton.
| The bridges on Caliope, Delord and Annuncia-
ton streets are all broken and in dangerous
| condition.
Virginia Brown will stand trial by jury, az she
was sent before the First District Court on q
charge of petty larceny under bonds Of $780,
| At half-past O'Clock yesterday morning,
coal Oil lamp exploded at the residence OF Mrs a
Almantes, No. 1894 Bagatele street. No damage
done.
Mary Clayton. who was also charged by the
officer with fighting and disturbing the peace,
was fined for this otfense $40 or thirty days Par
lsh Prison.
Mary Clayton charged with assault and bat
terry on Mary Roper, was yesterday sent before
the First District Court under bonds Of $3.50 by
Judge Smith.
A negro boy named Adolph White, in the en-
ploy OF Mr.. 81. T. Riddle residing on Clio street,
between Prytania and st. Charles Streets broke
open an armoir, stole $40 in currency and then
made good his escape.
Maggie Miller wanted to play David to Sam
hnson's Goliah, and went for him with
rock, for which she fell into the hands OF the
Phillstines of the Central police.
William Joiner, who was charged with being
found on the roof Of the St. Charles Theatre on
Saturday night last, was yesterday discharged at
the request Of Manager Strong.
VIM: Bibb was arrested by Aids Pecora and Nc
Donogh and lodged in the Sixth Precinct Station,
charged from information received with aiding
and abetting prisoner to escape.
Rose Keller stole the only pair of pants Stephen
Murphy could boast of, and roamed at will until
Steve conld raise another pair and hunt up
peeler. Rose faded in the Central Station last
night.
The following bridges in the Sixth Precinct are
broken and should be repaired: Corner Chippewa
and Ninth, Sixth and Aununcation, Second and
Tchoupitoulas, Eighth and Tchoupitoulas, First
and Annunciation.
A man named Frank Serey was yesterday
thrown from a pony at the corner of Magazine
and st. Joseph streets, which resulted in the
breaking of his left leg. The injured rider was
taken to his residence, No. 254 Melpomene street.
The alarm Of fire turned 10 at quarter past.
7 o'clock last night was for fire caused by the
explosion Of coal oil lamp at the residence OF
Mr.. Bloom. corner Of Lowerline and Tchoupitou-
las streets. The damage to the house was very
slight.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-21
THE CITY PARKS.
The Ordinance Not Yet Ready for Intro.
ductfOn IN the Council,

MIR. Diamond had prepared an ordinance to be
introduced ct the Council meeting yesterday, re-
lating to the improvement Of our two city parks,
but owing to an Objectionable feature or two the
matter was postponed in order that the ordinance
may be presented ia US perfect q form az posi-
BILE. The Administrator of Police still invites our
citizens who may take an interest in the improve
ment Of these resorts to make such suggestions
a. they may deem proper. Several offers Of plants
and shrobbery have, BY the way, been made to the
Administrator for the characterization of the parks.
md al further offers of the kind will be thank.
fully received. 1t will be deemed proper, we
understand, to rename the parks. Here is, there
fore. chance for some philanthropic citizens to
1mmortalize themselves by making munificent
donations toward their improvement.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-21
MUNICIPAL MATTERS.
THE HYDRoGRAp sIc COMMISSION.
They Listen 10 the Rev. DIR. FOntafne and
Other Gentlemen.

they Listen TO the Rev. Dr. Fontafne and
other Gentlemen.
Yesterday again the photographic Commission
met ct their rooms at the st. Charles Hotel. Gen.
Weitzel, being indisposed. was not present.
Among the visitors was the Rev. DR.. Fontaine,
who entertained tho commission for fully an
hour with his system of securing the banks of
the river.
Capt. W. FL. Brown and another, river diver,
gave some interesting data connected with
recent experience at the head Of Sorapuru street.
At the bottom Of the river. in front OF the cave ~
that point, he says that he found sunken barge
filled with ballast. among lot Of piles which
seemed to have been used in the construction Of
bu!khesd. In his opinion
THE CURRENT CREATED
between these distractions and the bank is what
causes the csvings at Sorapuru street. He also
related that he had tested the slope of the bank,
and at about thirty-fve feet below the surface of
the water found strata of quick sand into which
he easily thrust his arm. Capt. Brown also made
. suggestion to the commission accompanied
by modeD that piles, when driven in the con-
struction of wharyes, etc, shall be provided with
aiding plates around them, which shall serve as
. Gaping to the piles at the surface of the bot
tom, to prevent the action Of
DETECTING CURRENTS.
Another river diver gave the commission some
notes Of his experience in investigating wrecks
Capt. N. W. Francis, the we'll known railroad
engineer, was another visitor, who gave his views
- to the action Of the currents Of the Misss-
Gppi.
To-day City Surveyor d'Hemecourt will submit
to the commission his own views as to the best
method of securing the banks Of the river. The
Surveyor will express himself as opposed to any
attempt at encasing the river and will explain
10 being done at the head of Sorapuru street,
which, however, the Surveyor says, is not exactly
In accordance with his advice.
Yesterday afternoon Major Howell, Capt. BEN
yaurd the Mayor and the Surveyor visited the spot
and witnessed the operations that are going on
there.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-21
YESTERDAYS WEATHER BULLETIN.

Sixty.three to seventy-one degrees was the
temperature reported yesterday by Ffigerio,
whose measurement of the rainfall during the
night of the 10th and yesterday morning was
$40 inches.
TIL Signal Service kilograms report something
of sofIening in the weather at the Northern and
Western points yesterday, and rain was reported
at nearly every point on the Upper Mississippi as
far up as Davenport. The same kilograms re-
port q rainfall of 37.100 inches at Mobile.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-21

In our obituary column this morning we no.
tice the death Of Mrs. Janet Scott West, at the
ripe age of 81 years. She was most estimable
lady, full OF all that is pure and lovely in woman
hood and especially did she practice the greatest
of all human virtues, charity. Her husband,
Mr.. G. G. West, of Woodville, Miss, commanded
company from West Feliciana at the battle of
New Orleans. The family came originally from
England and first settled in Virginia, where the de-
cedent was married as far back as 1910. She
was the mother Of our esteemed friend and fel-
low citizen, Major Douglas West.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-21
ASSESSMENTS,
The State Rolls Not Y,

Tne State Hkous NOT 1eG competed.
The clerks Of the Department of Accounts
have already begun the work Of making out
the tax receipts on the assessment rolls of this
year. Il will very probably be night and day
work for them to be ready by the first of JAN
nary next The State rolls will probably be COM
pleted to-day, and 80 fer as could be judged yes-
terdsy, will show q difference Of about 500, 900
under the city rolls. The State rolls lose on the
sincome" item, which is not taxed by the State.
but will gain on the furniture" item, the exem-
ton by the State being limited to $500, while the
limit by the city is $1,000.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-21

The following were some of the departures by
the Mobile fast line last evening: A. Myers
Washington; 3. Purcell and VIM Underwood,
Richardson. .Jr. Boston: Mrs. De castroi
Miss A. De Castro, Miss E. De Castro. Saw.
annah; W. 3. Hawley, New York; Max Stern
st. Louis; r. D, Flippn. Nashville; A, w. Hal
burt, Macon. Miss: J. Weis MONTGOMERY: Miss
G; Walworth. Savannah; r. E, Foster. Atlanta
". Naumburg, New York; Fl. w. Hough. st.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-21
THE GAS QUESTION.


1Me GAs CuMpaHy 10 MIKE FrOpOS1t1On.
Mr.. Jackson, the president Of the Gas Com
pany, had An interview yesterday with Admins
TRAITOR Diamond on the subject Of street illumi-
nation, In NEW OF the approaching expiration of
the gas contract. Tomorrow Mr.. Jackson thinks
be will be enabled to make new proposition to
the city authorities. Meanwhile Administrator
Diamond 10 testing the iumna ling qualities of
new style Of coal Oil lamp, which has been set at
the corner Of Liberty and Canal streets, opposite
gas lamp.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-21
Read Navra's invitation to the China Palace
EXONERATED.

Concerning the suicide of VIM. Fraley, stated
in Sundays DEMOCRAT as having been caused by
intemperance, we gladly give room to the fol-
lowing certificate concerning Mr.. Fraley's char
acter:
OFFICE U. 8. SHIPPING COMMISSIONER,
No. Marigny Buildings.
New Orleans, November 10, 1877.
Editor Denoocrat-I certify that William Fraley,
late clerk in the United States Ship
ping Office, served faithfully during q period
of five years. more upright, faithful,
honest man never lived. During the term
OF service VIM. Fraley never absented HIM
self for single day from his desk. He had the
handling Of large means and was never found
derelict, and was strictly honest.
VIM. WRIGHT,
U. g. Shipping Commissioner.
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THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS THRIVING.

Administrator Denis, who is also treasurer of
che School Board, reports the school fund in
better condition than it has been in many years.
The $45, 600 debt left by the Radical board has
been settled, and the prospects are that there
will hereafter be little or no delay in paying the
school teachers.
They are now putting the mansard roof on the
new McDonogh school at the corner Of Constance
ana Harmony streets, and the prospects are that
tie building will be completed before the Christ
mas holidays. When finished it will be one Of the
handsomest school. houses in the city, and one
which win reflect credit upon Mr.. W. A. Freret,
the architect, and Mr.. John Page, tbs builder.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-21
U. s. COMMISSIONERS COURT.

Peter Burke, second mate OF the American
ship Saranak, appeared before Commissioner
Southworth on two charges Of beating sailors on
the high seas, and was discharged in both cases.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-21

AN ImvestISauOM Oh INC C0ndUCt OF The
MelpOmene Draining Machine.
Yesterday Q complaint from citizens residing
in the upper portion Of the city, drained by the
Melpomene machine, having been read at the
Council meeting, Administrator McCaffrey took
occasion to say that his department. was unable
TO correct the evil complained Of owing to the
want of Q drainage inspector, which has thus far
been denied him.
Mr.. Oavanac thereupon proposed that COM
mittee Of three be appointed to investigate this
and other similar complaints, together with the
manner in which the Melpomene machine was
conducted He said that people went even as far
% to say that the contractor for the running of
this machine was not even an engineer.
The Mayor, with the understanding that it did
not conflict with the prerogatives of the Admins
TRAITOR OF improvements, appointed Messrs. Cava-
mac, Edwards and Rengstorff as such a COM
mittee.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-21

Eagle Steam Fire Company No. give grand
dress, mask and fremen's ball at Odd Fellows
Hall on Saturday, the Oath inst.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-21
THE COURTS.

merchants and others interested in cases in
the district courts as principals or as witnesses,
can be notified by telegraph when to appear IN
court, thus avoiding the necessity OF constant
attendance.1
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-21

The celebrated cornet soloist will favor us
afternoon and evening at GruneWald Hall.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-21

A most excellent programme is offered this
afternoon and evening by the famous German
Band at GrunewaId Hall.
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Read Navras Invitation to the China Palace.

Great sale of horses, mules, buggies, ETC.. to
Montgomery's Tattersalls. No. 10 Baronne street.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-21

Ladies should not fail to attend the matinee Of
the German Military Band. at Grunewald Hall,
this noOn
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-21

The attraction for this afternoon and evenin
Is the German Military Band. at Grunewal
Hall
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FOURTH DISTRICT COURT.
Susanne Cecilia Kelly sues her husband, Philip
f. Bourg, for divorce.
FIFTH DISTRICT COURT.

State Of Louisiana vs. Hibernia Insurance Com
pany.-Iniunction issued restraining defendant
from proceeding further with the sale Of all the
right title and interest Of Joseph L. Montieu, in
and to the redemption of three certain lots, sit
mated in the First District sold for city taxes in
August last.
Judge Meunier, formerly OF the Third District
Court, sues L'Hote Il Co. for $500 due him by
that firm for State warrant issued to him for
salary, the same being uplawfully held by said
firm as pledge to secure Judgment recovered
by them against Nicholas Doyen, who has no
right or title to said warrant.
Mrs. Caroline March We. her husband.-Suit for
separation of property filed.
UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT.
Yesterday the Grand Jury empsneled in this
court was completed. The following named per-
sons compose it:
W. II. Hire, Foreman;
Jules Dejean, W. J. Richards,
G. A. Adolphe, Edgar Davis,
@. N. Edwards, William DECENT,
G.. Porteous, J. Alcina,
Hugo Redwitz, G. Nedt,
George Waters, J. d. Maxsnt,
W. Mier, A. E. Albert.
Henry Goran, F. %. McCandlish,
NJ B. DuBuisson, Louis Duplantier.
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MIR. CLAIBORNE's REPORT.
This Interesting Document is Referred to
the City Attorney.

va had expected that the voluminous yet very
3ntnrestiup report of Chas. f.. Claiborne, Esq,
@osIId Be- reported at length in She Official
nrnoeedings of the Council, published this
rmnrninr. but the Mayor has concluded that IT
mid be- better to refer it to the City Attorney,
ast 3, axr,0se az the researches of MIR. Claiborne
ieit be preiuaicial to the city il case Of suit.