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The Portland daily press., 1877-08-28

Daily Domestic Receipts.
BY water conveyance-100O bush corn meal to G
W True & Co.
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-28

j. @. Hopkins, Judge of the U. s. District
court for the western district of Wiscon, is at
the point of death in Madison.
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-28
Providence Prin, Cloth. Market.
Domestic Markets

PROVIDENCE, R. l., Aug. 27.-The Printing cloths
market opened quiet at unchanged pieces
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-28
Boston Stock Market.

Boston Stock Market
[Sales at the Brokers Board, Aug 27.
10 Continental Mills. so
25 Boston 81 Maine Railroad. ......,....,,.,. S9I
20 Eastern Railroad. ............. ..,......,. 81
Eastern Railroad (new bcnds). ,493 "a so
Second Call.
$4-1 Eastern Railroad scrip. 52I
The Portland daily press., 1877-08-28
INDIA.
Latest Famine Reports-De Gciency ira the
Indian Budper

LONDON, Aug. 27.-The accounts from the
Indian famine districts are still very bad.
There has been no suficiency of ram any where
except in the Canara district, The Madras
famine must last until January, and the failure
of the October rains may prolong it till next
August. The government have determined to
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-27
ALE. WHISKY.
THE NEW ORLEANS PACIFIC RAIL-
WAY COMPANY

Have removed their Office to the commodious
ground floor Of the building No. 159 Common
street, formerly occupied by the New Orleans
GasliRht Company.
In making this announcement they desire to
express their thanks to those Of their fellow
citizens who have thus far extended their aid
to this great enterprise. while again appealing
to the entire community to promptly come for
ward and subscribe In accordance with their
means in order to enable the directory to push
with renewed vigor the work already so far ae-
complished to completion
Every facility will be given. on application at
the office, to impart the information required to
convince every one that the success of the road
Is assured us soon as the sum OF s675,O0o Is
reached. either in subscriptions to the first
mortgage bonds or to the stock of the company.
In order to place their securities within reach
of all classes of our people, the company have
issued scrip limited in amount to s50,0o0 and
made receivable either for stock when presented
in sums of 500, or for freight or passage on
completion Of the road. This scrip is divided
into notes of $50. $40, SO and S. transferable by
bearer. thus enabling all to aid this immeasur-
ably important work. the success of which will
largely rebound to the interests of every man.
woman and child in this city.
With regard to the first mortgage bonds. no
one can doubt their being q first class invest
ment, apart from the collateral advantages
which will be derived by the residents Of this
city; and that they WILDE so regarded by our
moneyed institutions the company refer to n
recommendation made short time since by
the presidents of nearly oil our banks and in
surance companies of the second mortgage
per cent bonds of the company. when such az
issue was contemplated
TO show the confidence felt by these fnsttu-
| tions In the proposed road their officers recon-
| mend the second mortgage bonds of the New
Orleans Pacific Railway Company as Il first
class per cent per annum interest paying
investment" and say they will be received by
| their several institutions Us security for loans
with as much readiness as any other per
cent security of the State of Louisiana: they UNI
hesitatingly commend these bonds for invest
| ment."
With this inducement supplemented by the
| assurances that the company can obtain all else
| necessary to place the entire road in working
order when this seemingly small sum shall
| have been provided for. and further, that in
| stead of second mortgage. first mortgage per
cent bonds are substituted, can any citizen, who
really desires the prosperity Of this city. which
has been 50 long retarded by the simple want Of
proper communication with the almost mex
haustible resources of Texas, Arkansas and
Northern Louisiana fail to respond promptly tC
T.. B, WHEELOCK.
President New Orleans Pacific Railway Com
many. se1s 1m2dp
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-27
PROPOSALS FOR LEvEE WORK.

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, J
state of Louisiana, I
New Orleans, Sept. 2b 1877.
Sealed proposals will be received at this office
until WEDNESDAY. October TO- at IL m. for the
construction of the following levees:
Port Barrow. parish of Ascension.
McHatton's parish of East Baton Rouge.
Marengo. parish of Concordia.
Henderson's. parish of Coneordia.
Bayou Marine. parish of Pointe Coupee.
Harlem parish of Plaauemnes.
Plans. proflles and specifications of the above
work will be ready for inspection at the State
Engineers office between the fifth and tenth OF
October.
proposals shall be addressed to the under
signed and each one indorsed for the particu-
lar levee on which the bid is made.
The board reserves to itself the right to reject
any or all bids. =, >rr1,r-ore
Governor and President Of the Board OF State
Engineers SEES u
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-27

The fire commissioners of Oswego, N. H.,
writing to the National Board, say that
when they entered on the duties Of their
office, little over year since they found
some of the fire apparatus insured for ten
times It's value, and others for twice It's value.
That II agents of fire Insurance. companies
represented In this city do their duty to their
companies this city need not have over twen-
ty-five legitimate fires per year, and that
some property destroyed during the past
year has been insured for more than the
house or building and lot on which 1t stood
both would sell for even on credit.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-27
NOTICE.
OFFICE OF CHIEF SUPERINTENDENT
PUBLIC SCHOOLS,
New Orleans, September 20, 1877.

New Orleans. September 20, 1877.
competitive examination Of applicants for
positions in the city schools will commence on
MONDAY. oath inst, at 8 a. m.
The attention of all parties, interested is
drawn to the following programme of this OK
animation:
On MONDAY, Sept "a, applicants for DO
sition in the Academic Departments, or City
High Schools, will be examined at the Franklin
School house. st. Charles street. Applications
for these departments must have reference to
one of the four courses of study embraced in
the curriculum of the High Schools, namely:
|. English Language and Literature. 2. Natu-
raj Philosophy and Chemistry. 8. Algebra and
Geometry. 4. Latin and French Languages.
On TUESDAY, 25th. and THURSDAY 27th
inst. the Examination will be for Grammar
Grades Positions filled by Principals and
First Assistants.
On WEDNESDAY. 26th, and FRIDAY, 28th
the Examination will be confined to Primary
Grades. Positions known us Second and Third
Assistants.
Applicants for either Grammar or Primary
Grades who have registered their names, from
A to l. inclusive, will be examined in the
Franklin chool-house. The other applicants
whose names are registered from M to q inclu.
| sive, will be examined. at the same time. in the
Marshall School-house.
VIM. o. ROGERS,
se21 Superintendent of Public Schools.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-27
SCHOOL BOOKS.

Having been awarded by the State Board OF
Education majority OF the bids for furnishing
The public schools of the State. and having ar
rangements with publishers. we are prepared to
furnish the following books at prices named.
Column No. is lowest retail price adopted
column No. 2 exchange price. for first introduce
ton, when books of similar grade in actual use
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-27

[ There will be a dividend to be paid to tht
creditors Of the Security Life as soon as the
courts settle the question as TO whether there
are preferred creditors.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-27
Gold SOapina.

II you don't find Soapina which is manufac-
tured with borax the best Of all laundry or fam
lily soap. j, H. Keller, no DRAWER street the IN
ventor and patentee. will pay you double the
price you paid for it.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-27

Louisiana's sh IRE of losses by fire last
month Is In total losses $780, in losses to
companies. S77OO,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-27
PROPOSALS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
BASS LEYEE.
STATE OF LOUISIANA, !
Executive d apartment.
New Orleans, Sept. 20. 1877. J

{
New Orleans, Sept. 20. 1877.
Sealed proposals will be received at this office
until 10 m. on SATURDAY. the 9Th day OF octo-
Der next, for the construction OF the BASS
LEyEE. in the parish of East G rrol.
Said levee will contain between four ana nve
hundred thousand cubic yards, and must be
finished on or before the 18th day of December
ensuing
The work is now being finally located, and the
plan and profile. together with specifications.
will be ready for inspection. in the State Engi-
neers office. on or before the 1st day OF October
Suitable seeuritv must be given fer the faith
full performance of the 7ntract.
The Board reserves to itself the right to re
jeet any or all bids.
Proposals by mail or otherwise must be d.
rected to the undersigned and endorsed Pro-
posals for Bass Levee."
FRANCIS 7. NICHOLS,
Governor and President of the Board OF State
Engineers. sell TOGO
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-27

Thos. j. Hickey, O Philadelphia engineer
has perfected a continuance by which fire en-
CINE drivers may avoid the danger Of being
thrown from their seats while driving to fires
at great speed.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-27

A live stock insurance association has been
organized In New York with capital OF
$50O.OOe.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-27

About $25 900 Of the amount paid to stock
holders Of the late Security Life has been re-
paid to Receiver Wickham.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-27

sal Life have been adjourned for sixty days
from September IA.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-27
FURNISHED ROOMS.
RGg AND HANDSOMELY FURNISHED

T ARGE AND HANDSOMELY FURNISHED
apartments In one Of the most elegant private
residences of the city, Convenient to Canal
street and business localities.
Unexceptionable references exchanged.
Rooms with private table, If desired. Fami-
lies seeking @ desirable location. can address
Box 3o1O, or inquire at the Office of the Demo-
crat. sea
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-27

1--WE have q great many In tho insurance
business who don't think-they think they
do, but they DON'T
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-27

The research of the fire underwater must
not only be into the conditions and possibil-
ties of material things, but into the opera
tions of the human mind, the environments
OF society, the laws Of finance and the cur
rents Of trade j.. A. Hewitt.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-27
..&h.n4a.aOn
s2.542.1OO

Ns MI
Number of fires, g12; against an aggregate
for same months last year OF S44 fires, with
total losses $G, 500. sOO and losses to companies
$3,o1s,9oo; for all which information we are
indebted to the Chronicle.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-27
A CARD.
A CARD.
MIR. JAMES RICKETTS,,
For many years connected with
D'Arcy's Wen Known Hat store.

Corner of Canal and Charities streets. will be
found on and after the 9th instant at the same
place under the proprietorehip of Messrs.
REINERTH q MONTARDIER. where he will
be happy to receive the visits of his old friends
and o,afomers SEES tt
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-27
For sale at Annexed Prices by the FOllov
ing Dealers:

For sale at Annexed Prices by the FOllow-
ing Dealers:
GEO. ELLIS, No. Decatur street.
GEO. ELLIS Il BRO, 80 Camp street.
w. t. SEEBOLD. 1G6 Canal.
HEBERT & CO., 50 Chartres.
2. r. GOGARTY. Isl Camp street.
Madame LELIEvRE, TIA Royal.
LAFARGUE & BRtERRE, 1877 Royal.
Mrs. s. SUGG. 100 Orleans.
JAS. KIRKPATRICK, Go Magazine.
r. +. HANSELL.
HENRY G. ANDREWS, 1850 Magazine.
FRANK NJ. NORMAN. 500 Magazine.
A. A. BOHNE, 500 Dryades street.
w. H. MUIR. Pontehartl ain Railroad Depot
And Booksellers generally throughout the city
IN QUANTITY TO THE TRADE,
At Liberal Discount, by
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-27
INSURANCE NEWS.

England has 11s life insurance companies.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-27

k1 E0 FOR PIANO TUNING--BEsT WORK.
'pI .e)O $50 Magazine ID. LEIGH, Soiree
nj - iyz1u
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-27

TED-EMPLOYMENT BY A LADY AS
w Forewoman in any kind of store: is not
afraid Of work. Address MAGGIE H., Demo-
orat n flee Se22
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-27

SELECT PRIVATE BOARDINa-COMFORT
with or without board, by the day. week or
month, by applying at the elegant private resi-
dence No. 146 Carondelet street. Parties In
opportunity. A fine bath room also attached to
the house. References exchanged. ie2S tt
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-27
FOR SALE.

CHIMNEYs FOR SALE : WE HAVE FOR
~ sale two chimney, each 50 feet long and 60
inches in diameter, made of No. 10 iron. which
have been used a part Of two seasons; as also
two atumps for same. 10 feet long each and male
JONES, St. Charles Hotel building. se27 st
NOR SALE-AN UPRIGHT PIANO, NEARLY
Il new will be sold cheap. Apply at ga Eighth
street. SCI u
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-27
PHILIP HIRsCH,
q O O II Il III.

SO. So, "a, Sc. So and go North Peter street.
Manufactory-Corn st. Louis and Miro streets
New Orleans,
Has for sale choice green Hogshead and Bar
rel Poles also, new Sugar Hogsheads, Molasses
Barrels, Half Barrels and Kegs, all sizes.
Prices moderate Satisfaction guarar teea
Am d&W
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-27

yTTANTED-SUG COOLERS, IF SOUND.
w good order and cheap. PLANTER. DEM
ocrat office Se20 tx
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-27
LosT-FoUND.

d. REWARD.,,LOsT. ON THE STREET A
spe) pair of gold -framed SPEJTACIES. Five
dollars will be paid to the finder upon his re-
turning the snsctacles to the law office No. 40
Camp st reet. n-sstszsue store beneath. ser 1tF
L1OUND-A LARGE, BLACK NEWFoUND-
II LAND DOG: has a white spot on breast
nails of paws white. Same can be recovered by
calling on H. GUINLE, Stall Nos. % and 30 Poy-
dras Market proving property aad paying OK
u. nseg se25 st
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-27

NOfise-New Orleans. sept. ~, 1871
New Orleans Credit Foncier Aaesociati Office
No. 46 Decatur street.-The Stockholders of
this Association are requested IT, call Mt its Office
on MONDAY october g. 1877, from o'clock a.
m. TO o'clock D. M, TO vote for the election OF
Directors for the ensuing year.
By order of the President.
G. Fl. NORMAN. Secretary.
se1a til
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-27

The fire record for the month of August is
as follows:
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-27

IHTANTED-AN INDUSTRIOUS AND TIDY
w woman for cooking and house work. Re-
ferences required Apply at No. 50 First street.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-27

Bank, Grunewald Hall, a Baronne street, New
Orleans July s, 1s77-This SAVINGS BANK
will advance to Ltsborers, Mechanics. Clerks.
under Act 80 Of 1877, and repayment may be
made to the Bank In weekly or snonthly In
stallments NJ BENNER,
i've If Cashier.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-27

Office New Orleans, jackson and North
ern Railroad Company-A meeting of the stock
holders OF the New Orleans, Jackson and North
pany's Office, NO GAG st, Charles street, New
Orleans, on FRIDAY, October 8, 1877. at Ia
o'clock noon.
By order Of the Board Of Directors.
STUYVEsANT FISH, Secretary.
New York. September 10, 1877. sc20 ~ oc4
ONCE Of New orleans City Railroad Conn
parsy, No. 1874 Canal street. New Orleans, Sep
temb4r 10, 1s77-At q meeting of the Board OF
Directors, held on the 18th inst d DIVIDEND
OF THREE DOLLAR5 per share was declared
payable to the Stockholders on on after MON
DAY. October !, 1877. Ali transfers Of stock for
ten days previous to that date must be ex-divi-
dand. G. g. LEWIS,
setgtocI Secretary.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-27

yNANTED-A SITUATION AS HOSTLER ON
w sugar plantation by man OF family. who
is competent and industrious. REFERENCES given
If wanted. Address H. K, Democrat office.
spI5
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-27

MRS. BLOCKING. 142 CAMP STREET. HAS
1xl on hand the best kind of help for city and
country has ON hand one good German girl as
housekeeper. au17 tt
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-27
REMOVAL.
REINERTH & MONTARDIER,

REINERTH & MONTARDIER,
Having purchased the STOCK and GOOD
WILL of
nArcy.s well known and Famous Old
HAT STORE,
corner OF Canal and Cha tres streets, wish to
hereby inform their many friends and the pub
lie In neral that from and after the 9th inst,
they will present to them the most elegant and
fashionable styles in HATS. GAPS. etc.. which
were ever offered in this or any other city in
the United States. Their prices will be as
moderate and reasona lie as those of any other
establishment in this city. se231m
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-27

w street. for the country, one Cook one
Washer and one Gardener. Has on hand a
good housekeeper. auI7 I'll
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-27

NTANTED-BY AN ACTIVE AND EXPE-
w rienced young man, O. farm with stock
and implements to work ON shares. or will take
charge of it for stated salary. Best Of refer
ence furnished. Address FARMER, Democrat
office. seq II
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-27

EsOR RENT-TRHEE COTTAGES ON VAL
l. enee street eornir of Coliseum, on three
rate yards. and In No. / order. Apply at No. 81
Camp street (up stairs). se4 tx
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-27

VIZ ANTED-A WOMAN TO COOK, WASH
w and iron. Apply. with references. OF No.
1914 Erato street, between ST. Charles and Caron-
daet streets Sa22
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-27

The only places in the city where this cele.
brated milk GIN BE- procured.
Pure. rich and swe Jersey and Attorney
Milk and Futtermilk, at cents per glass. re-
ceived daily on ice, via Jackson Railroad. from
the famous ArcoIa Dairy Farm. Said stock Is
from the well known Fowler's importations OF
Jersey and Aldernev cattle.
Also kept on ha d. Meal Soda viehv Min.
erai Waters, Homemade Pies and Pastry.
se6 1y5thD
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-27

E,OR RENT-THE COTTAGE, NO. 14s Ely
Il sian Fields street, con aiming eight rooms
kitchen. servants room. two wells and o els.
tern, together with several large lots and stable
The above is suitable for large dairy. dray.
men or a gardener. Rent cheap to good
tenant. Apply at No. LAG Carondelet street.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-27

| WANTED-A GERMAN GIRL. WHO UN-
w ders'ands how to cook, wash and iron.
Apply at 500 Canal street. sea-
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-27

| UyANTED-BY A MIDDLE-AGED WOMAN.
w q situation as cook: is thoroughly capa.
bic and can give the best Of references. Adj
dress Mrs. McGs. Democrat office. SECS st
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-27

VNTANTED-BY A SHORT HAND REPOR-
w ter, who has had experience in commercial
and RAILROAD business, . position az corre-
Address PostOffica Box 1914. se7 st
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-27

| WANTEp-BY TWO WHITE GIRLS. SIT
w uatiOns, one to cook, wash and iron. tho
other to do house work and nurse. Address G.
s., this office. se25 1w
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-27

WANTED-A SITUATION. BY 4 YOUNG
w girl, to do plain cooking in the city or
Address M. b., 1876 Rousseau street.
snph AZ
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-27

WANTED RENT, WITH BOARD. TWO
w large, airy and comfortably furnished front
rooms in second story, gallery, all round. con-
yenlent t. tWo lines 81 cars table always SUP
No one need apply unless well recommended
Address K. x. x, Democrat office. jy7 tt
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-27
wANTED-PUPILs.

yXyANTED-BY A TEACHER, THE CARE
w of o house fropsthe 1st of July to the 1st of
November. Satisfactory references will
given. Address D.. this office. je24 Il
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-27

Private schools will be allowed same prices as
public schools. s.
LIBERAL DISCOUNT TO THE TRADE,
J. C. EYRICH,
BOOKSELLER AND STATIONER,
$50. ....... Canal street. .13O
NEW ORLEANS.
sa1b-1m9dn
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FOR RENT.

rI,O RENr-THE SECOND FLOOR, In SUITE
l. or singly. of the elegant residences, No. 1873
Fer Information call on the promises after 8
o'clock H. M se23 1w
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-27

WANTED-BY A TEACHER, A POSITION
w to teach, In either family or q school,
for board for self and two children. Address
I'D !" this office. je24 tt