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The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-23
CITY ECHOES.

Sylvan Julian was immured In the Harbor Sta
tiop, charged with piifering sugar.
Archie Campbell ia in the Second Precinct Sta.
ton, charged with having stolen property.
Lizzie Lepps, at the instigation Of Michael
Lewis, was lodged in the Third calaboose, charged
with the larceny of $3.50.
John Gallagher, for having turkey in his pos
session supposed to have been stolen, Was lodged
in the Third.
At g O'Clock Friday evening Edward FergusdA,
while at work in Baumgarden's bakery, had two
OF bis fingers cut off by the machinery.
While one John DAILY was walking ON Friday
evening up Camp street, when in front OF the tea
store, between Common and Canal, he fell over q
truck and disocated his arm.
Coroner Roche last evening concluded the In
quest on the death Of Theresa Ryan. There was
no new testimony eiicited and the verdict OF the
Jury was pos poned.
Ohap. f. 'Harvier, charged by Rufus r. Hunt
with OBJ aiming money under false pretenses, was
Saturday sent before the First District Court nm
der bonds OF $3.50.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-23
GRANITE GOSSIP.
Sheridan's Chances and WarmOth's DE.
parture-AndersOn Undisturbed.

Sherfdan's Chances and WarmOth's DE.
parture-AndersOn Undisturbed.
It has been ''rumored" once more (only once
more) that there is to be change in the Office of
Internal Revenue Collector, and this time Sheri-
dan gets it-at least so says the rumor-and
Cockrem abdicstes. Even his friends thirk
Sheridan may get in somewhere, but they claim
that it will be into one of the
DEPARTMENTS AT WASHINGTON,
and not into the revenue ofice. Warmoth, it is
said, has gone East, and will visit Washington
aud the President before he returns, when some-
thing new in the way Of coilectorshIp talk may be
expected, and at the same Sherloan's chances
will be once more brought to the surface.
Special Deputy Collector Anderson does not
seem to be much agitated over the prospects of
change in the collectorship and if the truth were
known it might transpire that Secretary Sherman
and himself
HAVE AN UNDERSTANDING
as to when the change sh Ill take place.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-23
BREvITIEs.

Last night, at his residence, No. 12e Constance
street. MT. Nj. J. Mahoney, ON behalf OF bis iei.
low employees Of Thompson's rice mill presented
Mr.. ]. b. Melton with an elegsnt gold iocket'
The ball given Last night by Pelican HOOK and
1,addor No d at St. Patrick's Ill, was o grand
suecess. and all who were present enjoyed fhem-
selves to the utmost.
The Spanish Union Benevolent Association
of New Orleans give their third grand fancy
dress and calico ball at Gruuewald Hall. ON Bat
urday, December 49,. u vii be, no douot, = I
grand affair, il we Judge by the srray OF good
names on the committee OF arrangements.
MIR. J. G.. Kostmeyer whose Dame was men
t:f,..ea IN connection with the candidacy for
senatorship in the Fourth District, states that no
has no intention Of gong before his fellow cltlzans
for senatorial honors. The rumor probably grew
ont OF that gentlemsns popularity in that section
OF fha CITY.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-23

The boys Of Volunteer Fire Company No. l
were out on parade last evening, led by splen-
did brass band, with which they serenaded the
DEMOCRAT Office. The turn out Of this faithful
and gallant company was due to the celebration
of the annual election Of their officers, the result
of which was as follows:
President, IF. Scheuermann; secretary, 70. O.
Webb; treasurer, Fl. B. Wheelage; foreman, F.
Schneider; first assistant, *W. @. Dean; second
assistant, Peter Okuli.
Delegates to Firemen's Charitable Associa.
ion-F. Schneider, F. echeuerman, VIM. Oser.
*Re.elected.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-23
CAPITOL GOSSIP.
BOssier and Assumption not RedIstricted
The Up-Town Election.

BOssier and Assumption not Redlstricted
The Up-Tewn Election.
The Secretary Of State has information stating
that the police jury Of the parish Of Caddo have
complied with the law in redistricting the parish
into wards, and that the registration will have
been completed in ample time to bold the spe-
cial election.
He is informed, also, that in the parishes of
Bossier and Assumption the redistricting
HAS NOT BEEN DONE,
there being hitch Of some kind between the old
and new members OF the police juries, which has
prevented q compliance with the law. This will
not, however, in the opinion OF MIR. Strong, pre-
vent the elections being held, as the registration
dariee, and the books for such registration have
been forwarded to both parishes.
The election in the Fourth Senatorial District
ia still the subject Of considerable comment in
Stste-House circles. Registrar Landry ad-
vised that the total registration in the
district, up to Saturday morning, did not
exceed 1900 voters, 500 OF which were enrolled
in the FROM or white portion Of the ward, and 7U0
in the rear or colored portion.
The registrar has information that some OF the
citizens Of theFard who are not registered will
HoLD "cANDLE- BOX" ELECTIONS
to fill the vacancy, but does not know how many
such polls will be established.
Pinehback, who has returned to the city, de-
clared to a representative OF the DEMOCRAT yes
terday that he had not authorized any person to
offer his name as candidate for the vacant SEN
atorship, and authorized the statement that
under no consideration would he permit his name
to be used q candidate. II done want any
office" said Pinch, "and won't have my name
fooled with in that manner"
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-23
MUNICIPAL MATTERS.
COMMERCIAL RESTRICTIONS.

,rho So,lovinp communication has been ad-
dressed TO the Mayor:
New ORLEANS, December II. 1877.
70 The honorable Mayor OF City Of New Orleans:
The aCommission on Commercial Restrictions"
crested by an act Of the last session OF the LOUIS
lana Legislature. is now in session and Woulo Do
pleased TO have answers in writing TO the ioaow-
ing questions:
1. What is the amount Of revenue derived py
che city for the last ive years from the colecuon
.of liceuses2 Please state each occupation and
che amount derived therefrom. il possibief
q. what IL the amount OF revenue derived by
4he city from the tax on capital during the san'e
simep State, IL possible. each description OF
capital. such as bonds, money at interest," capital
in business, and other subdivisions, together
with the amounts derived from each2
4. What fractional part Of the total revenue
aoes the income from capital tax constitute
4. what fractional part Of the total revenue
does the income from license tax constitute
g. What addition to the ssx On rea, @ Al. ssesoe eI,
ployments, save those against public morals an
those requiring especial police regulation by
licenHe2 .,.
add 10 the tax real estate, If the tax on capital
were sbolisbedp
Il. How does the assessed value of real estate
compare with its true vaue2
8. what are the revenues of the city from the
lease OF msrkete2
3. How far will the saving by the adoption OF
che contract eystem by the city admit OF q conse-
0ueut reduction Of license tax by the city
10. Give rough estimate OK what revenues the
adoption of the N1offett register would producer
II. Can you suggest any measures by which
the revenues now raised by the levy Of the license
and capital taxes could be raised otherwise save
by an addition to the rate on real estate2 II yes,
please state what and how. III by reduction oil
salaries OF officers, abolition II offices, state
specifically what offices.
IA. II You are familiar with any cases in which
our inspection laws or port charges operate op.
,ressively upon commerce, please state them ana
he remedies to obviate their recurrence.
While specific answers are required to these
Huestions the commission would be pleased to
Hear from you on any Of the subjects embrace
In the purposes for which 1t has been ap-
bointed, especially on the subjects OF the in
spection and port charges, and would desire any
information which your experience and research
In the matter may afford, the purpose being to
suggest legislative aid in securing any reformt
which IN enlightened knowledge OF the present
systems and their operations may show to be ad,
' r. @. ZAoHARIE,
Chairman Of Committee on Commercial Restric
tions.
@. J. BERRY, Secretary.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-23
Involving Titles to Property Sold by the
sheriff of Jefferson.

In the case OF E Wood Perry W. Amos Morri-
chased property of the sheriff who sold by order
of sale from the Parish Court W. B. Hyman.
judge. paid the purchase p ice, as required BY
the sheriff; but upon demanding his title the
az the Supreme court had decided that the Par
lsh Court Of Jefferson had no jurisdiction in such
cases.
The facts Of the case were undisputed by de-
fendant, and the plaintiff sued for the return of
the caah paid the sheriff In error. The cause was
tried septembr l6, 1876, and held under advice
mtnt by the judge Iii Juls 2, 1857, nearly ten
months, when judgment was rendered for de-.
f-ndant, with costs, from which judgment Perry
appealed to the appellate court, viz: the Second
came up for trial on the appeal, and the same
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-23
LONG RANGE IN PLAQUEMINE.
HOW A CITY TEAM GOT FLAXED AND
THE RETALIATION.
BIG SpGrt at the Ranges TO-day--The
Press Club Competition for a GObbler.

Big sport at the Ranges TO-day--The
Press Club Competition for a GObbler.
Some days ago Mr.. John Grant, who is the
owner Of the Happy J ack plantation, invited to
his place, to
EXAMINE HIS RIFLE RANGE
there, MIR. Jules P,ffaui, Superintendent OF the
Crescent City Range, with one or two friends.
During last week Mr.. Piffaut visited Happy
jack" finding there Messrs. G.. W. Kirk and
Field @. Brooke, members Of the Crescent City
Club, and after an examination of the 200, 500
and 1000 yard ranges. it was decided to get up q
match.
This was done by Messrs. Piffaus, Brooks and
Kirk representing the city, and Messrs. John J..
Grant, II. Jenfreau and J. Denesse, the parieh,
and the teams went to work at the 200yard tar
get, off. hand, with military rifles, the following
being the score for the first day:
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-23
fscts were advanced - In the court below, ana y
iudrmsnt. with costs, wAs rendered IN favor OF

fscts we're advanced % In the court Delows .nu -
Judgment. with costs, WAS rendered IN 1avor %
This is 4 very important case, being the nrss
case brought before the courts for be recovery q
money paid to the Sheriff Of Jefferson 10 erroI lsI
for the void titles which he has given since M me
late city OF Carrolton has been snnexea " liz .ho
parish Court af Jefferson and the Second District
Court shall be sustained by the supreme Court
then the title of every piece IT properly pur-
chased at sales at the Courthouse OF CarroIi,on'
Int the purchasers who have paid their money
in good faith must submit to the loss OF the pnr-
chase price 80 paid in Judicial error, and: nndipg
no legal tle will be liable to be eviced from tne
property so purchased by creditors VINO s5s nps
of Jefferson 70 property in New Orleans legally
haynnd hia inrisdiction
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-23
SOUTHERN PATENTS.

Mr. q. N. Jenkins. Solicitor of Patents, No. 27
Commercial Place, officially reports to the
DEMOCRAT the following complete list of patents
granted Southern inventors for the week ending
November 27, 1877:
Mississippi II Alvy G. Perry, Hickory Flat,
plow.
Texas-John T. Donovan, Waco, cotton cleaner
and condenser; John Drake. E. D. Chadick and
W. b. Taylor, Deuison, baling prese; James Mar:
tin, Goliad, tire tightener; J.. NJ. ONeall, Fort
Worth, band-cutting feeders for threshing ma
chinps
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-23
THE CONSOLIDATED DEBT.

A formal petition, purporting to be signed by
the holders of million dollars worth of consol-
idated bonds, was presented to the Mayor, asking
for the levying Of tax to pay the interest the
consolidated debt for the years 1874, '75, '76 IT
and 7S, in accordance with the requirements Of
the original act Of consolidation.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-23

We owe to the courtesy of G. @. Haley. book:
Commercial Place a collection OF the choicest
Christmas numbers OF our best periodicals and
Illustrated almanacs. among which Bow Bells.
Ladies' Journal. with Christmas part and New
Years part; Frank Lesies Illustrated News
paper and Almanac; the Illustrated London
Almanac and the Spirit of the Times. Christ
mas number. All these magazines are filed
with fine engravings. some Of them beautifully
colored. Let our reading people go and see
Haley.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-23
THE P0YDRAs ASYLUM.

Following their visit to the Mayor few days
ago, the lady managers Of the Poydras Female
Orphan Asylum have addressed petition to the
City Council, asking for an annual appropriation
OF $lA for each orphan in the asylum, the amount
10 be applied to the payment Of the State tax.
The petition was accompanied by . resolution,
adopted by the board Of managers, reducing the
from the rolls Of the institution the names Of
fifty beneficiary widows.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-23
THE HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEY.

The United States corvette Enterprise will, in a
day or two. move up to Oarrolton. TO take trian-
gulations Of the river at that point. Hereafter.
by order Of Gen. Augur, the gauge of the Missis-
sfppi river will be taken at noon and ut p. m.
which will be made to the Mayor.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-23
PERSONAL.

Hon. E. John Ell is has returned to our city to
enjoy the Christmas recess OF Congress. He is
looking IN the best of health after the labors Of
the last session.
Hon. j. fferson Davis has arrived here to spend
the holidays.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-23
IMMIGRATION CONVENTION.

The following gentlemen have been appointed
by the Mayor delegates on behalf Of the city to
the State immigration Convention, to meet in
New Orleans on the second Monday Of January,
1878: VIM. Bogel, ID. bennett, W. p. Freret,
Thos. d. Miller, A. Tertrou, W. B. Conger and
Louis Leonhard,
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-23
TO THE QUEENS HEALTH

| drink, / dare not say to whom.
Not England's Queen. but mine.
drink to one whose pure young lips
Are richer than the wine.
Yes, to her hazel eyes drink,
And to her nut-brown hair.
And to the dainty sea-shell pink
Her lovely cheek doth wear.
would that might breathe her name.
My simple song would grow divine:
Even as thes molten Iubies turn
When split for her-to holy wine.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-23
SUPERIOR CRimINAL COURT.
FIFTH DISTRICT COURT.

Judge Whitaker granted new trial in the case
Of the State vs.. Rosenthal, convicted OF perjury.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-23

Though Staub Is not the man to run for office,
yet he never sleeps: he Is as tireless as re-
porter ever on the watch for news and these he
aud periodicals. and his counters at Goldth-
Yates bookstore. on Exchange Alley, near
Monthly for January, the American Agrjcui-
turist, Frank Leslies Illustra ed Weekly. Har-
pers Weekly, Detroit Free Press, ETC.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-23

New suits-D. g. McCan vs. J. Q. A. Fellows )
John Fl. Catherwood ct al. VS.. VIM. Ell. Shepard !;
Henry Baham vs. Cohen M. Soria ct al, Jurey "
Harris vs. Horatio T. Simerel.
Judge Rogers being III, Judge Tissot appeared
and adjourned the Fifth District Court. T
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-23

The Colorado stone mans tail is so short as
to indicate conflict with the megatherium,
In which he was surprised by that efficient
monSter.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-23

The impecunious editor never mistakes the
manly tread of the bill collector for the steathy
footballs of the ori 4ina poet.-tWorcester Press.
Or the klunpity- klomp of the enduring person
with communication ON nance.-Courter-
Journ
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-23
entertainments for the pleasure Of the gentlemer
OF the commission.
THE EXPLODED DONKEY
ANOTHER WITNESS SAYS 1T WAS ON
ACCOUNT OF Low WATER.
Capt. Kenisen's Friends Think the Gov
erninent Responsible for all
Damages.

ernhheHt MeSnhnkhDis h0T Ath
Damages.
The Board of Steamboat Inspectors had but
one witness before them yesterday, Mr.. Farrell,
first engineer OF the Natohez, who gave it rs his
opinion that
THE LEss1E TARLoR EXPLOSION
was caused by low water in the donkey boiler.
The board have decided to call as witnesses
the engineers of . number OF boats. and will ex-
anime them while the boats are in port as to
their understanding OF the authority OF the gov
ernment inspector while the boilers are under
going the hydroststic test; also rs to their
opinion of the strength OF the iron, sample ol
which is exhibited to each witness.
The first proposition is to ascertain. MS far as
possible, who will be responsible for the damages
sustaiped-the government or the owners If
the boat
Some of Capt. Konison's friends have advised
him that he can recover from the government, as
In their opinion, the boat Or it's ehtre machinery
was under the control
OF THE GOVERNMENT OFFICERS,
making them responsible ; while on the Other
hand, the government Officials claim that they
are not responsible, claiming that, in all cases
the boats officers or the engineer controls and
alone responr ible for the power used in fprcing
the water into the main boilers to obtain the
hydrost test.
The question is one which has not, to the
knowledge of the Oldest steamboa man here
been raised bt fore, as no explosion is reported
under similar oircum stances. and it is claimed by
Oapt Kenison's friends, ss already anticipated
by the Dem Graf, that he will take the case
TO THE UNITED STATES COURTS
before it is finally decided.
Apropas of this subject, it has been stated by
State Auditor Jumel, who wss for some time the
commander of the boat, that there WAS not bet
ter set OF boilers throughout or machinery, on
any boat in the Mississippi than those on the
Lesse TAYLOR.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-23
November,
November.

These Irregularities, which are limited to no
season of the year, sufficiently attest the inef-
fcency Of this service over the present route.
They are a source Of scarcely less embarrassment
to the postofce officials than to the public atlarge,
as they necessitate the employment Of an extra
force, and greatly interfere with the work OF the
office. In any other city on the continent they
would not be tolerated month, and IN the cor
rection OF this evil alone the commission will con-
fer an inestimable boon upon the whole COM
munity.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-23
THE COURTS.

Merchants and others interested in cases In
the district courts as principals or as Witnesses
can be notified by telegraph when TO sppear in
court, thus avoiding the necessity OF constant
sttendance.]
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-23

Old Kentucky and ch2ice Western whiskies
always give good account of themselves when
not re- handled and tampered with in detri-
mental way. The attention OF wholesale buyers,
dealers and grocers is called to the advertise
ment of Messrs. Miller, Dolhonde & Co., who
propose to meet their wants with goods in the
original condition as when leaving the hands Of
the distiller and manufa .turer.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-23

There are eleven million dogs in Warren,
county and one hundred sheep Vicksburg
Herald. What under the sun does Warren
county want with so many sheep?
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-23

Money that bank officers get away with is
charged to running expenses.-fB Boston Post.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-23
SEXTON TO-DAY.
AN IMPORTANT CASE.

MIR. Sexton will give an exhibition of bis skill
in game at noon to-day a. the Crescent Hall.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-23

For useful and ornamental Christmas pres
ents, go to Navra's China Palace.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-23

that the various military organizations, or teams
therefrom, will attend the ranges to day and con-
and as an especial attraction at the Crescent City
range some of the iveliest of the squib shooters-
members of the city press-including couple of
dozen of the crack shots of the profession, will
engage in friendly contest at the 200 Tor 1000)
yard range for thlrty-sx pound turkey gobbler,
the winner to carry him home on his shoulder.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-23

For useful and ornamental Christmas pres
ents. 90 to Navra's China Palace.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-23

For useful and ornamental Christmas pres.
ents, go to Navra's China Palace.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-23

Not willing to yield the honors to the parish
team, another match was arranged, and took
place the next day, with the following result aud
one Of the stipulations being that no sighting
shota be allowed
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-23

On the same day Mr.. Brooks with q Sharp's
Qoug range) rife, made score Of sixty-four out
Of a possible seventy-fve at the 1000 yard range.
1t is proper to mention in connection with
these
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-23

The Board of Steamboat Inspectors had bu
one witness before them yesterday, Mr.. Farrell
first engineer OF the Natchez, who gave it rs hi
opinion that
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-23
VOLUNTEER ONE.

"a to when the change sh Ill take place
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1877-02-01

Joint ballot for W. S. Senator Jonas
%, Gibson 16, WickIifGe Is, Eagan IT,
Robertson IA. No election.
TWENTIETH DAY. - HoUsE.-62
members and quorum. A bill
to remit penalties against delin
quent taxpayers was read twice
aud placed on the calendar. Some
bills were introduced affecting
the parish Of Orleans, and re-
peaIing the act @athoEi2jng the
appointment of an Assistant At
torney General.
SENATE 81 members and a
quorum. A bill was reported,
amending the act to regulate pub
lie education as it relates to the
parish of Orleans. The Senate
was Informed that the Speaker OF
the House had signed House bill
No. % appropri"ting $l50,OO0' for
the expenses of the General AS
sembly, and the Lieut.. Governor
was requested to afix his sigma
ture thereto.
Joint ballot for U. S. Senator
Jonas Is, Gibson IA, Wickhtfe IA,
Engan IA, Robertson 80. 81 votes
cast necessary to a choice, ~.
No election.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1877-02-01
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Chairman
LOUIS LEVEQUE,
WNL E. GILL,
+. A. GALLAGHER,
JAS. p. GEANY.

On motion, it was Resolved that the
proceedings of this Mass Meeting, and
the resolutions adopted by om Police
Jury yesterday, recognizing the legal
State government, be furnished to the
Lake Charles Echo, and the N. o..
Democrat, with request for pubica-
ton.
On motion, the Chairman was on-
thorlzed to telegraph condensed
statement of the proceeds of this meet
ing ana of the proceedings of the Po-
lice Jury to tho N. o Democrat-the
Chair thereupon appointed Geo H.
Wells, J. w. Bryan and J. G. Lebleu q
committee to send such telegram.
After appropriate speeches by Louis
Leveque, Geo. II. Wells, w. Z. Gill
and S. D. Read, the mass meeting I'D
journed.
VIM. NJ. PERKINS,
Attest: Chairman.
J. b. KIRKMAN, Secretary.