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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-15
A RAILROAD SALE.

Special Master Pitkin sold at noon yesterday the
New Orleans, City Park and Lake Railroad.
Thomas H. Handy, Esq, being the purchaser at
SAG GOO.
At the same time the steam yacht Myrtle waj
sold TO David MCCAIN, Esq, for s2O50.
After the sale Of the road reporter OF the
DEMOCRAT visited MIR. Handy, the purchaser,
who informed him that it was his intention to
push the road through In very short time to
Milneburg, If the people OF that suburb show any
desire to assist in making the connection.
Mr. Handy stated that now, as the difficulties
surrounding the road in the way Of indebtedness
had been surmounted by the proceedings in
bankruptcy there was no obstacle In the way of
building 1t up to paying and thriving concern
The franchises are most valuable and the road
will open up the town of Milneburg. giving it
route to the centre Of che city.
There will be during the summer a start of
workmen laying the track along the Lake shore
toward Milneburg, the rails for the distance be-
ing now on hand. After this il completed it lie
not improbable that the purchaser will seek the
corner OF Basin and Canal streets, out the latter
avenue to the river. This will afford two routes
to the lake shore, and, as Spanish Fort ans Milne-
burg are old and favorite places OF resort bust
ness ought to be brisk over the line. Mr.. Handy
expressed himself as perfectly satisfied with his
investment denominatng the purchase as q rare
bargain.
The road bed is ready for travel now to Spanish
Fort, saving eight repairs, owing to non usage,
but this can be readily remedied.
The property OF Spanish Fort was not sold A
it belongs to resident of Bordeaux, France,
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The Boston Base Ball Club, which claims the
championship Of the lover district, W II to-day
cross bats with the Fearless nne OF The Third
District Jas. Lozs, pitcher; l., Davis, catcher.
FL. Hoffman, first base 8. Bernard, second base:
Chas. Wright third base; M. Timer, short stop:
Jos. Beals, left fielder; T. Rvig centre fielder
and @. Umer, right fielder.
The Summer Rose Benevolent Club give g.
grand festival, ball and pyroteobncal exhibition
at the Fair Grounds on Sunday, the twelfth of
August next.
The young ladies of the second District, under
the poetioal name OF the Lilies OF the Forest
give their second grand private picnic at the
City Park to-day.
We have received from Capt. q. Fl. Buck, Sec
rotary of the National Cotton Exchange of Amer
ica his annual report for the year ending July 1,
1877. The report is full of interesting data to
those connected with the trade, and will be read
with much interest by those who had not the
good fortune to be present at the meeting Of the
National Exchange. Capt. Buck has shown
great care In the preparation of the pamphlet,
and 1t does him much credit
The Orleans Dramatic Association win give
q dramatic performance ON the 26th at the Va
riches Theatre, for the benefit OF the tomb fund
oil the Louisiana Division OF the Army OF North.
ern Virginia.
Vigilant Fire Company No. went on an excur-
sion to Biloxi Yesterday, and on next Friday the
crack Pelican Hook and Ladder Company Nod
VIII have their turn, returning on Sunday even
ing.
The regatta committee Of the Riverside Row.
ing Club are requested to meet at 1859 Grayier
street to day, at II O'Clock.
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OUR FRUIT EXHIBITION.

sc. Patrick's Hall will be opened to the public
on Wednesday next, the 18th inst, on the occa-
sion OF the exhibition Of fruits vegetables plants
flowers and honey, under the auspices OF the
Fruit Growers OF the Gulf States. The fair will
open on Wednesday evening At 8 o'clock, and will
continue for three days. The opening address
will be delivered at o'clock BY Rev. Hugh Miller
Thompson, d. d. There will be band Of music
in attendance during the fair.
Our citizens are invited TO contribute in the
way Of fruits, flowers, plants, vegetables, native
wines. cordials, honey, canned fruits. fruits in
glass; preserved or dried, in order to aid in max
ing this exhibition one of the finest of the kind
ever gotten up In the South. No matter how
small the contributions, they will receive the
careful attention Of the managers.
The committee Of arrangements solicits. also.
from our citizens. contributions OF eyergreens
moss wreaths, ETC., for the purpose Of decorating
the hall. Such articles can be sent TO st.
or Wednesday morning.
special premium, consisting OF silver water
cooler and salvers, now on exhibition ut Nsvra's,
on Canal street, is offered az q premium to the
florist making the best display-extent, variety
and excellence considerable be referred to q
special committee OF ladies.
Arrangements have been made by which per-
sons visiting the exhibition can return home
free upon their tickets being countersigned by
the secretary OF the association. The entrance
to the exhibition is free to all comers-in fact.
the whole public is invited, and the mere the
merrier.
Louisiana has the climate and all the facilities
to become a great fruit growing State and reaeiv-
ing emporium, and IL requires but little enter
initiate such healthful movement be encour.
aged by the people.
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him TO act and l might return the money. l
withdrew 1t from the Uuited States Sub-tressur y
and turned IL over to

him TO act and / might return the money. 1
Withdrew 1t from the Uuited States Sub-tressury
and turned 1t overto
THE STATE TREASURER
in September.
Under the appropriation OF 1871, l drew alto
gether, first, June 8, 1871 s7750 on the appropri-
alton for indexing approvals and reflections of
swamp lands, and In November $2l5 from the
appropriation for surveying. Under section 6,
$40 0o0 appropriation, drew, June 8, 1871, s1100,
part OF the appropriation for the lists OF sales and
tracts OF the
oPELoUsAs AND GREAT WESTERN RAILROAD,
for which the United States had called for s5oOO
and drew $500 on June 8, 1871, making s11 1866
drawn under sections 8 and 9, and paid out, &C.
cording to that account, as you will see by page
: OF the report made March 8, 1874, to Gov. Kel-
logg
Drew $6262 out OF the appropriation for CUR
veying, and had unexpended s25, making sG287.
which was the total expended while was In offioe
leaving me with balance of $5l78.
Inquiry was made az to the large expenditure
for tract books, the chairman stating that the
expert had found but two filed.
The witness said there were twenty-five pur.
chased, but he did not know how many had been
filed.
At this point the committee adjourned until
Monday at 10 o. IN.
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Last night about $3.50 O'Clock there was some.
thing OF stir at the corner OF Gravier street. in
beer saloon, there where wanderers are wont to
quench their parched thirst in this warm weather.
Seated at table revealing over tankard of
fosming Milwaukee, was man well dressed and
seemingly belonging TO the middle classes. His
countenance was rather better looking than the
ordinary, and q heavy dark moustache shaded
his upper lip.
Whilst In the full enjoyment of his cups a thin
figure stole In upon HIM, aud to his astonishmept
and dismay, the wife OF his bosom stood before
him. Absshed and disconnected, be could not
articulate, and the wife, in tremulous tones, COM
nenced: "Yee, lie not this pretty sight, here you
are drinking up this last two duftaEs gave You
after working hard for it all the week. gave
you the money to get groceries, and here lie where
you're spending IL; have stood it long enough
aid can stand it no longer"
The fellow WINGED under the deserved rebuke,
and noticicg the indignant looks Of those in his
immediate neighborhood, he skunk out Of the
saloon and held parley with his wife on the side
walk. The little woman did not relinquish her
position tittle and repeated again and again the
cause Of her grievance.
When the reporter last saw them, the wife was
pleading with the brute of a husband to go home
with her, The scene was quite affecting, and ex.
cited the feelings of all who witnessed It.
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The Army Of Northern virginia.

The Association Of the Army of Northern vir-
gnis held their regular meeting last evening, at
which there was goody attendance. The prop
osition now ON foot for some little time past, OF
giving an entertainment for the benefit of the
association, was acted upon, and q rich treat Was
laid out for our theatre-going friends The fol.
lowing committee OF arrangements was ap-
pointed Major J. B. Richardson, Col. Louis
Power, Mr. j. Fl. Murray, E. J. Souby and 0. 8.
Babcock.
The performance will be given at the Varieties
Theatre, on the 26th inst, for the tomb fund,
and the Continental Guards will assist From
the advertisement in another column, it will be
seen the programme for the evenings entertain.
ment will be most pleasant one, and will doubt
less draw select gathering thther.
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THE ROCK,
This weapon Laid Two Men Out on sat.
urday.

This weapon Laid Two Men Out on sat
urday.
: In days that are past, whenever man wanted
to annihilate his fellow man, he would move on
him armed with pistol or knife. But now the
trusty revolver is laid aside, and the knife igno-
miniously hides itself in its sheath. A new mode
Of warfare has arisen, and the weapon used is the
rock.
At $50 o'clock Friday night difficulty took
place at the corner OF Poydras and st. James
streets between Henry Languillon and John
Gallagher, which terminated in the former being
struck on the head with brick, in the hands of
the latter, and dangerously wounded. The blow
felled Languillon to the earth, and when he WAS
discovered be was weltering in blood and suffer-
ing from the wound he had received which was
two inches in length and an inch in depth
The wounded boy was conveyed to DR.. Hunters
residence, where his wound was examined and
pronounced dangerous. He was afterwards con-
veyed to his residence. No. Is Burgundy street.
IL appears the accused, the victim and q third
there were young ladies'. few days ago
Gallagher was forbidden TO visit this house, and
he supposed that his two associates were the
cause of it so he made up his mind to have
revenge.
The accused was more bitter against Mont
gomery than he was against Lspguillon. and it is
supposed that he took Langnil on for Mont
gomery.
At the time that the wounded man was struck
the accused was heard to say, Montgomery,
have gotten even with your partner; so you
take that" aud with this remark, he struck him
with the brick.
II is hardly necessary to state that the accused
made good his escape. as fully five hours had
elapsed before the police were aware of the ocs
currence.
The police are hunting Gallagher, aud the
latest by telegraph is that they still hunting
ANOTHER ROCK PARTY.
Another rock party had set to on the levee at
IL :25 O'Clock Saturday morning. The participants
were two negroes named Louis johnson and
Washington Venais, which resulted in Venais
being struck in the head with q brick In the
hands OF johnson.
The accused, as soon as he mads the assault.
attempted to escape, but was pursued by Ser
geant Rouke AID his officer, was captured and
lodged in the Harbor Station.
Venais stated that johnson assaulted him with
out cause or provocation.
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Railroad Departures.
BY THE MOBILE RouTE.


Among the many passengers who left the city
last evening for the Virginia Springs by the
Mobile fast line, we notice the following: Capt.
Leeds Greenleaf and family the family Of Mr..
John Heno; Mrs. Barnett Capt. A. B. Phillips
and family MIR. William Bogel. The following
delegates to the National Cotton Congress, left
last evening 10 special Pullman Sleeper, for
Greenbrier W. Sulphur Springs, Va, without
change: FL. G., Hester, John Phelps, J. B. La
fitte land family, D. A. Given, Capt. Harrison
Watts, VIM. Sanchez. Hon. Louis Bush, Speaker
OF the HOUSE Of Representatives t&ntf family, e.
J, shepherd, General Cyrus Busy, J. J. Stewart
Capt. r. s. Buckner, and Hon. 8. Fl. Buck.
The family Of Dol. Thos. Il. Hunt also left for
Greenbrier, Mr.. Geo. Horter and family for Phil
adephia, J. A. Lum and family, J. Lehman and
family, y. Levy, Ohas. c. johnson and Robert
Whitehll for New York, Capt. Borhnd for Bos-
ton, Mr.. 8. Hariis and family for Baltimore.
The departures for Europe last evening by the
Mobile line includes the following names: Y.
took the Mobils route for Waukesba. Wisconsin.
Mr.. J. H. Oglesby, president Louisiana National
Bank, leaves this evening for Europe via New
York. MIR. T. ?. Marsh, the genial Eastern
charge OF the Cotton Exchange delegation for
Greenbrier W. Sulphur Springs, Va
BY THE GREAT JACKSON ROUTE.
Leaving last night, via the New Orleans, Jack
son and Northern Railroad, we notice the follow
ing departures:
b. Norman, 2. Gendre, p. Mellon. Chas. Gro
nilly and family, Edward Stella and wife, for New
York: Mrs Richard Pritchsrd and family, Mrs,
Hancock and others, for Waukesha Springs; Dr.
A. 81. Cenas, for Niagara Falls; ]. A. Morris and
family, for New York.
W. g. Claiborne and family left for Niagara
ton, II. Ernst, P. G.. Pera, Capt. Matt. Iremmel
and P. Gonzales for st. Louis and Western points;
Commodore N M. Jones for Memphis; Capt.
John D. Elliott for the same destination; l., J.
Carroll for San Francisco; Henry Jackson ALL o.
Kelly for Cincinnati.
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speedy Arrest and Conviction Of a Robber
and HOusebreaker


From Col. Louis Power, Fire Warden New Or
leans Board Of Underwriters, we learn the follow
ing:
colored outh named John alias Perry Nc
Cormick, was arrested on the 9Th of June last
charged with "entering house in the daytime,
robbing 1t and setting fire to same"
This house was situated on Camp street, be-
tween General Taylor and Pension streets, in
the Sixth District, was owned by Mr.. ]. Weber,
occupied by Mrs. Eachein and insured in the
Merchants Insurance Company Of this city.
On the morning of June 8, 1877 the day after
the alleged crime, the accused was arraigned by
Justice O'Rourke, and sent by that ma gistrate 10
the Second Judicial District Court, Judge Pardee,
on the double charge Of robbery and incen-
disrism.
The case came up for trial on the 10th Of July,
and after hearing evidence and argument of ooun-
sci the Jury, in shout three hours, returned a
verdict of guilty" on both charges.
Col. Power speaks highly of the assistance
rendered him in this matter by Chief Boylan
and Sergeant Grabert as also OF the ability dis
PLAYED by District Attorney Brice and counsellor
.. Il. forman in the prosecution Of this most
important case.
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MUNICIPAL MATTERS.
The opinion Regarding the City Con-
tractors and their work

The opinion Regarding the City Con.
tractors and their work.
Surveyor d'Hemecourt has addressed q com.
munication TO the acting Mayor, regarding the
danger TO which passengers on the Canal street
lake cars are exposed, owing to the close proxim-
ity OF the trees on that street TO the track, and
recommending that wire tenders OF sufficient
heigth be adapted to the windows of those cars,
to prevent passengers from putting their heads
and arms out Of the windows.
The subject has already been noticed by the
New Orleans City Railroad Company, who pro-
pose to provide for the protection Of the travellers
on their trains, only they have been
A. LITTLE SLOW
about IL.
The assessment rolls wilt be ready for the in
sspection Of the public on Wednesday next, the
18th inst.
The clerks in the departments Of Finance and
Accounts are preparing the wheel for the pre-
MUM bond drawing. which takes place on Mon
day next.
One OF our venerable contemporaries, regard
ing the contract system, says that "the opinion
seems to be that too few laborers are employed
70 do the necessary work OF the departments, but
at the same time it il admitted that the amount
appropriated to pay the contractors being much
less than the same dispensed under the old
system, they cannot be expected to employ as
many lRD0r6r6.
:. Our contemporary liz not very clear az to whose
opinion" this is. As to the Mayor and city adj
minstration,
THEIR OPINION
admits OF no possible misconstructon They in
sist that the contractors shall comply with the
terms OF their obligations, and that no apology
will be accepted for any delinquency. Neither
do they believe that (as might be inferred from
the paragraph quoted) the contractors are not
paio well enough for the work they have under
taken TO perform.
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The Asbestos Material.

Economy in the use of fuel has been the aim
OF our engineers for many years past but up to q
short time ago no material was found to confine
the heat to boilers, except ordinary sheathing.
OF late, however, Fl. W. Johns, under letters
patent, has introduced his asbestos material. and
now the perfection OF his invention is apparent to
the mere novice. few days ago the DEMOCRAT
had reason to employ some OF the asbestos in
covering its new boiler and pipes. and the effect
was remarkable.
The temperature on the outside OF the boiler
was reduced to minimum, whilst the censump-
ton of fuel was reduced more than fifty per cent,
All who have used the asbestos, of which Mr..
Caleb A. Parker, Of No. 10 Union street, In the
agent, speak most favorably of it's good Offices
and for roofing and painting its qualities are I'M.
approachable.
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pirate terms, thanking the company for the
henor conferred upon him.
After the christening Of the engine. three
chargers were brought out. The first, gray horse,
was ehristened VIM. Pagan the second, o gal
liant looking steed, was named after our genial
baptized Toby Hart
a fter the christening there was grand parade.
The comp my presented brilliant appearance rs
they passed through the different streets. After
the parade the company, with their invited
guests. repaired to the Commercial restaurant,
where fine supper had been prepared by Major
Burke.
Many foaming beaker was drunk with sppro-
pirate toasts. The gentlemen toasted were Major
e. A. Burke, T. Camerdeh, the President Of the
company; Judge W. Fl. Rogers. Thos. OOonuor,
Chief Engineer; e. Baker Pegram, Washington
Marks. Of No. ~; John Fitzpatrick, Of No. 49, and
Mr.. johnson, OF No. 6.
Thus ended an evening most delightfully."- spent.
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THE CHAMPION LONG RANGE TEAM
WILL GIVE AN ENTERTAINMENT TO
DEFRAY THEIR EXPENSES
TO CREEDMOOR,
Az THAT IL the Only way by which they
Can Get There.

Az THAT IL the Only Way by which They
Can Get There.
There having as yet been no apparent indics.
tons on the part Of tour public spirited citizens
to tender an entertainment for the benefit Of the
CRESCENT CRY RIFLE TEAM.
to defrsy the expenses OF that team to Creedmoor
the Rifle Club proper have determined to take
the matter in hand themselves and the members
of the team being confident that they can win the
Interstate Match, they are working like Trojans
to get up an entertainment that will provide q
revenue sufficient TO pay their expenses to Greed.
moor that they may go there and compete for the
honors.
With this object in view the team have held
several meetings and appointed committees, in
Guiding one to arrange for the entertainment,
another to select location, another on music,
etc.
Last night the team met again, and the
several committees reported progress; that on
entertainment stating that they had been ten
dered gratis the services OF some OF the
BEST AMATEUR MUSICAL TALENT
in the city, including those well known TO the
music.loving portion of the population Of the
city; also that they would be able to produce
something refined in the way of dramatic en-
tertainment.
The committee on location reported that they
had visited Oarrollton and the West End, but
had not yet determined which TO select II the
former were chosen the Oarrolton Garden would
be the place, aud IL the latter, the Pavilion.
:. The committee on arrangements reported that
they would arrange
FOR BOAT RACE
at either point between two OF the best single
scullers in the State, and might be able to show
those who attended the entertainment some tar
get practice at short range with Calling gnn !:
that they could also secure good music for o
sofree lausanne, to conclude the entertainment
with. The same committee reported also that
the street railway lines would run their cars, no
matter where the entertainment was held, to any
hour In the night.
After some discussion 10 was decided to hold
the entertainment on August 2 next, the admis-
sion to be fifty cents for each person. The MEM
bers OF the team express the hope that the public
will assist them by
PATRoNIz1rd THE ENTERTAINMENT,
and thus enable them to win for the city and
State the laurels which, they are confident, await
them at Oreedmoor.
The team will resume their practice shooting
at IL o'clock this morning, at the Crescent CITY
Rifle Park, and invite the public generally TO 70
there and see how the bulls-eyes can be put in
one after smother In the targets.
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THE COURTS.


Frisbie, FL. NJ, is again in trouble. He is al
legged to be the possessDr Of certain draft which
has been called for by Judge Rogers. and which
Frisbie refused to give up. In this refusal he has
persisted for some time and with each refusal
down he goes to the Parish Prison for contempt
OF court. Yesterday he was brought up again
and, persisting, was remanded for ten days long,
er, during which he may contemplate the maies~
ty of justice and the inaexibilitv OF the law.
Tomorrow the question OF the dissolution of
the injunctions in the case OF the Slaughter
House Company vs.. Larrieu ct al. will be argued.
sixth District Court.
Roman Brugier has fled petition before
Judge Rightor against Thos. Sewell, alleging that
be leased to the defendant certain premises No.
10 Daupbine street. The petitioner sets forth
that Sewel represented himself to be the pro-
prietor of the SeptoDe Oil Company, and that
there is due 1925 rent. A writ Of provisional
Seizure is prayed for.
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MISSISSIPPI NO. z,
The Christening Of Her New Engine at
the EnginehOuse.

The Christening Of Her New Engine at
the EnginehOuse.
Last evening at the eDginehouse Of Mississippi
No. an event transpred which will ever be re-
membered by her gallant members. II was the
christening of her engine. The name the valiant
boys decided to give her was that OF gentleman
who is esteemed by this entire community
Major E. A. Burke. The engine was beautifully
decorated.
On the drivers seat was magnificent pair Of
sntlers, which were from buck killed on the
plains by United States soldier, and sent to Mr..
Maurice Hart while hs was foreman OF the COM
pany. Extending from the antlers to the smoke
stack was strip Of blue ribbon, on which was
printed in gilt letters champion OF the World"
and this engine truthfully deserves the name,
for there is NO record OF an engine that has
thrown 1872 feet inches.
AT about half-past o'clock Judge W. Q. Rogers
stepped upon the fire box OF the engine, and, in
q beautiful address, christened the magnificent
second class Amoskeag engine e. A. Burke.
Major Burke responded 10 the most appro-