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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-07-10
Dispatch from Gen. Ord Relative TO
Texas Border Raids.

WA.HINGToN, July 9.-The following
telegram from Gen. Ord, commanding
the department OF Texas. in regard 20
our troops following the Indian marau.
ders into Mexico, has been received at
the War Department:
SAN ASToNIA July 7.
Adjltant. Geaerai Totonse,m, Washington,
ID. C.:
The following mas just been received
1t accords with my reply to Trevnes
letter telesraphed to the military divis-
ion Yesterday. telegraPhed to Shatter
that there was no necessity OF following
the trail OF the Indians to the place
where they have been punished by Bull
hs, but to look close tor that made by
the party that rsIded on the Neuces.
TSignedl ORD, Br7gadSer- General.
FIT ErApE TFyIS lulv
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Above the altars OF the Greek, and o'er
Bolivia's fame,
his name, "Deliverer," is stamped upon
the broken chain,
And from those old aud glorious isles that
gem the Egean sea,
The sons of sptrt ans nail IN song the
Champion of the Free.
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ST LOUIS, July s.--Hogs-tirm 81
IL 6O(a,4 50.
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CITY COUNCIL-OFFICIAL.
REGULAR MEETING.

Cry HALL, New ORLEANS,
Tuesday, October q. 1877.
The Council met this day at IL O'Clock m. in
regular session.
Present: Hon Ed. Pilsbury, Mayor, presiding,
and Administrators Brown, Cavanac and Dia-
mond.
There being no quorum present, on motion OF
Mr.. Cavanac the Council took recess until 2
O'Clock p. M.
The recess having expired, the Council re.
assembled.
Present; Hon. Ed. Pilsbury, Mayor, presiding.
and Administrators Brown, Oayanac, Denis, Dia-
mond aud Edwards.
Tho minutes of the previous meeting we're APP
proved and their reading WAS dispensed with.
Cemnaunica ti8ns from the Mayor and
Administrators.
Tho Mayor laid before the Council the follow
ing:
Joint MONTHLY REPORT or THE ADMtNIsTR ATons
or FINANCE AND PUBLIC ACCOUNTS FoR THE
MONTH ENDING SEPTEMBER 80, 1877.
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below the Carondelet canal, 60 that this section,
which has, up to the present, been the most neg
lected, would, at the completion of these improve
mente, be the best dra ned; not because it will
ia comparison with the other sections, nor in the
area to be drained, but because the water will
naturally flow downwards.
These three draining machines will not only be
beneficent to the above section, but they will be
also Of great help In draining the section be-
tween the Oarondelet canal and the New canal,
as will be easily seen when come to explaining
q system OF connection which have devised.
In the section between the Carondeet canal
and the New canal it will be necessary to estab-
lish double draining machine on the Orleans
canal at the intersection with the Metarie Ridge
This will restore the Orleans canal, now used
as tail race to it's original condition of draining
canal and by this the levees on the sides being
removed, that triangle comprised between the
ct. john, which is now constantly overlooked, will
become perfectly well drained.
The draining machine OF the lower section can
be made to greatly assist in the drainage IF this
section by placing two 6 feet diameter Il inch
boiler iron pipes under the waters OF the Uaron-
delet canal, one at the intersection OF Broad
rect and one at the intersection of GaIyez
street, thus establishing direct communication
betwe en- the two sections.
The drainage OF the centre section at tho COM
pleiion OF these improvements will certainly be
almost p rfect.
The drainage Of the upper section is much
more difficult, both on account OF it's area (Which
Is equal to the area Of the two other sections
toge herr and its topography, "a regards the
point OF discharge. To reach the Dublin Avenue
draining machine the waters must run back
wards and upwards distance OF over four miles,
The size OF the Dublin Avenue canal is not suffi-
Gent TO furnish enough water for working more
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-03
SURVEYORS OFFICE,
New Orleans, October 2, 1877.

SURVEYORS OFFICE,
New Orleans, October 2, 1877. {
To the Honorable Mayor and Members Of the
City Council:
Gentlemen-In obedience to resolution No.
1885, Administration Series, have the honor to
rep RS on the probable cost OF repairs to be- done
to the lake revetment levee, and the necessary
breastwork for its protection, which l have al
ready recommended by letter OF May IS, 1877, to
the honorable Administrator Of improvements,
to wit:
For every 100 feet of breastwork. with piles 20
feet long and between 10 aud IA inches in dame
ter: Piles, $50; ballast 800; f4scines, $685. crib
work, SO; workmanship, $400--tOtal $685. per 40
feet, or s6 IS per liceal foot.
Repairs to protection levee and revetment, 81
Respectfully submitted,
J. A. D'aENECOURT,
City Surveyor.
Financial Business on Final Passage.
Mr.. Brown called up the following ordinances,
third reading:
l. An ordinance providing for the payment Of
the several accounts therein named, beginning
Peter Marley and amounting to s10,995 81; the
total having been changed to this figure from
s14 $50 OF by amendments which were adopted
by the following vote:
Yeas-Brown, Cavanac, Denis, Diamond.
Nay-Edwards-1.
Mr. Brown then moved that the ordinance be
adopted as amended.
Yeas-Brown, Cavanac, Denis, Diamond.
Nay-Edwards-1.
The following ordinances passed unanimously
on their third reading, the yeas and nays having
been called:
2. Resolution appropriating s619 rs to pay for
labor employed during the late storm.
g. An ordinance providing for the payment Of
the accounts therein named, beginning Board OF
Health" and amounting to s2129 SO.
Reports of Committees.
By Mr.. Brown, Administrator OF Assessment
Unfavorably On the petitions Of (1) G. g..
Lewis; ca executors OF estate Of L. T. Generes,
and (S) G. A. Maurian, for reduction of their re-
spective assessments. Adopted.
By Mr.. Diamond
Unfavorably on the petition Of B. pohlmsn. to
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For Sale mt Anne xed Prices by the FOIIsw.
Ing Dealers:

For Sale Mt Annex ed Prices by the FOIIsw-
Ing Dealers:
GEO. ELLIS No. Decatur street.
GEO. ELLIS & BRO, SO Camp street.
w. f. SEEBOLD, 1866 Canal.
HEBERT & CO., 50 Chartres.
p. f. GOGARTY. ISL Camp street.
Madame LEL1EVRE. ia Royal.
LAFARGUE & BRiERRE 1877 Ro yal.
Mrs 8. SUGG 100 Orleans.
JAS. KIRKPATRICK. 6lO Magazine,
+. r. HANSELL
henry G. ANDREWS. 1850 Magazine.
FRANK NJ NORMAN. 5os Magazine.
A. A. BOHNE. 800 Dryades street.
W, H. MUIR Pontchartl ain Railroad Depot.
And Booksellers generally throughout the city.
IN QUANTITY TO THE TRADE,
At Liberal Discount. by
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DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE,
New Orleans, October 2, 1877.

Total collection of tax, 1877, up to
date, September 80, 1877. ..... 81, 2S7, 576 70
Total collection of tax, 1876, up to
date of September 80, 1876. 80. 1887, 265 %
J. G. DENIS,
Administrator OF Finance.
The following report from the Administrator OF
Public Accounts was read, ordered spread on the
minutes and referred to the City Attorney:
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS,
New Orleans, October 1, 1877.
To the City Council Of New Orleans:
In compliance with resolution of the Council
adopted August IA, 1877 in relation to the wharf
ingers accounts, Sixth d strict, for the year 1876
and In continuation OF report OF September g.
1877, / submit account Of f. Meyers, wharfinger
showing q deficit OF 1896 rs. A. aiust this he
he has claim for salary due Of s674 49,
AS regards the responsibility Of this depart
ment in keeping the wharfnger's accounts, it is
but proper to state that the amounts are charged
monthly in ledger kept for that purpose, on GER
tilted copies of his reports transmitted through
the Department Of Commerce, aud credited with
amounts in the treasury through receiving war
rant from this office.
recommend thst the account be referred to
the City Attorney for such action o. he may deem
necessary TO recover the amount due.
T. Meyers, Wharfinger for Sixth District to CITY
Of New Orleans.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-03

J. G. BROWN,
Administrator OF Public Accounts.
The following communications from the CITY
Surveyor were received and ordered spread on
the minutes:
SURVEYORS OFFICE,
New Orleans, September %, 1877.
Bon. Ed. Plsbury, Mayor:
Sa'-In accordance with your wishes I beg
leave to submit for your consideration the fol.
lowing views, for the purpose OF arriving at
complete and effective system of drainage OF this
city.
Before entering upon full explain alton of nv
views on this subject feel it lie sbsolus ely neces-
ssry that for better understanding Of my argu-
ment should commence by giving brief de-
scription of the geographical and Typographical
situation of New Orleans aud its euvirons, rs
also description Of its natural drains.
New Orleans, partly built on the high ridge
bordering the Mississippi river, is almost entirely
encircled by natural levees, an advantage seldom
met with, and which renders all the easier the
important question which is now before us: those
natural levees, situated about halfway between
the river and the lake. are quite fsmiiiarly known
BY the name OF Metairie and GENTLY ridges.
The Aetairie Ridge was formed by the alluvon
deposited on each side OF bayou called the
"Metairie bayou" which was q branch of the
mlssissippi river, taxing its source at Kenner-
vile; many branches OF that kind existed thirty
years ago, but have mostiy been lost sight of:
amongst the many might be cited the "Manchac
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-03

J. q. DENIS,
Administrator of Finance.
j G. BROWN,
Administrator OF Public Accounts.
Collection Of Taxes in september. 1877,
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RETAIL PRICE LIST OF TEXT BOOKS
ADOPTED BY
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
FOR USE IN THE

PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF LOUISIANA
As accepted by contract with lowest bidders.
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To wharfage due as per re-
ports and ledger account
for 1876. .............$ $500 10
Less bills returned in itga-
ton ..................... 1929 90
1851 10
To amount collected and not
returned as per receipted
bills. :......., 1859 90
To amount collected and not
returned as per statement
of bills paid ............. 1853 1854 413 IS
Or.
By cash paid into city treasury as per
receiving warrants ................. 81, 446 so
Total due. ..................... 81 1866 rs
National Republican., 1877-12-07

A SPLENDID assortment OF holiday goods at
scheller &stevens National Hotel drugstore, Prices
very low,
National Republican., 1877-12-07
FALL and winter Ulsters. at ErsEa,s's.
Hntai Arrlynla.

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81. ynms.-M N Wise, Va Mccay. C = Hsdsl,
Ma & I1rs MI, koys p fsr,s,n As,Sn cSsv Nc; e
Y. i rhsls, GSrfsoi u s,sysn,on, Ps A,ln,,,
t.ApSsii, Afi vi ensinna'e % Bf nssisy @ o9 vs Jones
Jersey city, D brown. N ], II Campbell and wife,
| Chingo; q sarveli. Mich.
R,g1. Hon @ Abbott, Potion; Hon Beni Dem,
2o n" Ss Ss,ssSt SSs ASn sn teEwogs sl,,s
| t'nI II HumIiI cltE A NJ Emerson and vile N Y;
Jno g Wharton. KY w u Days, Ph,lndelphhg r y
NY.
1r,,ne'er.-H Ashhpr,t;, Plrsislnhi.| gen " "
| aud VIE. LYMAN fillmore Brooklyn; Rev Dr Van
| Antwerp, Rev Dr levin: hey DE- Hammond, 81
| Mary's County. Nd; Lieut. II NJ q Brown, Annapolis
| bnperiaL-Z 7 smith, Ky; Herlbeig, Albany; !
| W McConb and wife Baltimore; W Z Gordon, Mich
q S woolmore and wife. Y. q ii Dansic, Nd: l.
| barker boston. n u Fitch, Meirose Mass Q II
Hammond and fAmiy, New Orleans
Ms,repoi Ian.-ww W Mccullough, city Aw Briesen
| n V; u Hsnton, n I; y II IaFter, N Y: X VIII
lans, 7 Enyon, MS Rdreway Md: Mrs Walker
| N J; Hon A W spatcs, Md Serreli NY.
National Republican., 1877-12-07
LIEUT.. PALMKn,s FuNEnAL.
Bur,., Of /. Victim Of III. Huro, p,...s.

burial Of . Victim Of the Buro. Disaster.
The funeral of Lieut. Lambert Gittings
Palmer, one Of the victims OF the Inflated Huron,
which took place at two o'clock yesterday. WAS
very largely attended. The services were held at
the late residence Of Lieut. Palmer, rof Six.
tecnth aud streets, and the body was Inferred In
Oak Hill Cemetery. The number Of army and
navy officers present was very noticeable; Among
them werc Admirals Powell, Rodgers Reynolds,
sclfrdgc and Howell. and Commodore wyman.
The funeral was In charge OF undertaken ]. q.
Gawler. The remains were incsscd IN q metallic
casket, bearing on the lid handsome silver plate,
with the customary inscription. The casket was
shrouded with the American hag and hcaped with
tributes Of flowers. There were two very handsome
anchors, four crosses and al elaborate pillow and
crown, made Of the choicest flowers. Rev. william
Parct, u, D., rector OF the Epiphany Church. per
formed the Episcopal fnersl service at the house.
The caskot borne TO the hearse by eight sailors.
The corcge, under the escort Of battalion Of ma
rines, with the full Marine Band, proceeded then
to the cemeterysin Georgetown, where the burial
service Of the Episcopal Church was read the cas-
kct was lowered, and the marines fired three rounds
over the grave, Tho pail bearers were Ieuts Wise,
Lee. Mason. Melgs Kennedy, and seliridge, .s.N..
aud Master Conway and Ensign Young, OF the
uurOn
National Republican., 1877-12-07
Is ovERcoAr. EsENAS Bros, 7th and 4.
A Frustrated Chiidsteaier.

On the arrival Of the Western bound train
at the Baltimore and Ohio depot last evening quite
an excitement was created by the attempted ab-
duction Of little girl aged two years. belonging to
q German woman route for Pittsburg. A drunken
man, named John Mclean, who got on the train NJ
Baltimore. made himself disagreeable TO the other
passengers by his boisterous conduct On the ar.
rival OF the train at the depot In this city he picked
up the little girl and started to 70 out Of the car
with her The mother screamed and implored
help from the male passengers only one Of whom,
Mr.. Roman, lofthe nrm Of Roman 4 Cox, Of this
city, could be found who was willing to take her
part He ordered the fellow to put the child
down, and on his refusal TO do collared him aud
lively scrimmnge ensued. During the tnssle the
mother managed 10 regain possession Of the child.
Mclean was handed over 10 Ohicer German, who
marched him to the Seventh Precinct Station,
where he was locked up for a hearing before Judge
Smell this morning. The woman not being able 70
speak English would be Of no account as witness,
and she was allowed to depart for ho destination.
Mclean bore the matter very phlosophically, say.
Ing that he only did II for joke; but II Is doubtful
II this Jocular citizen will trouble any more chill
dren for some time to come.
National Republican., 1877-12-07
Minor District Notes

NhiuoF NvsSss
,,o "a. $, Whit asks drawback on lot H. square
The Auditor has passed bill, amounting to
$40 005.q5.
Gas lamps are asked for at the corner Of Finh
and Boundary streets northwest
Street lamps are asked for on X, between Sew.
cnth aud Tenth streets, southwest
Tho Sisters Of the Academy Of Visitation,
Georgetown, claim relief ftom Irregular taxation
The Commissioners have declined to pardon
Rollins Perkins, convicted Of carrying concealed
weapons. .... I
Attention has been called to the condition Of
Corcoran road running along the south line OF the
Schuetzen Park. ..
Mr.. Edward J. Lynch desires 70 know why the
gaslsmps on Third, between D and Q streets south.
west are not lighted. l..
The Board q Health requests that the alley be.
tween L and NJ and Twentieth and Twenty .lrst
streets be put in sanitary condition.
The trustees Of the East Washington Church.
corner OF Fourth and y streets southeast claim
damsgcs for injury done their edifiee by changing
The Engineer has been directed to furnish the
Inspector Of Buildings with 10000 paving bIiet, n
lieu q an equal number taken from the old JAIL,
which will answer for repair-work. -.
The Engineer has authorized Mr.. d. ". Bailey
torepair the concrete pavement IN the mouth of the
alley on the north side Of street, between Twelfth
Permits to build here have been issued to
Joseph Crabtree three brick dwellings on street,
between Third and Four and.a.half southwest,
~. ". SeWeh ePAiH NJ eis inhseehh 'uoes
northwest, $40. fee -.....
The Auditor has issued his warrantl 70 tho
Sinking. Fund Commissioner for s29,s7tl2, the
amount Of interest on the bonds and stocks Of the
duo January ], 1873
Permission has been granted William II
Mohlsr 10 set curb and iaya tweive-foot brick
pavement aud thros foot cobbe-stone gutter on tho
cas-. side OF New Jer-sy avenue. between Second
and II streets northwest, the government furnish
Ing the material ..... .f ..,
Ns- N 4.
Co.. agents Of the New Central Company OF George
town. In relation To taking out license, has been
returned by the District Attorney, with an opinion
that this company must either give up the negota.
tons Of freights or take out license a. commercial
brokers.
property bears resemblance 10 country or second
hand furnishing store. merchandise being piled
around promiscously. These submitted NJ
samples Of goOds that the bidders propose furnish
ing 10 the DistIict government at the annual
letting on the l2th instant.
National Republican., 1877-12-07
BOYS ov.rco.t.. ElsraAs'., 7th and Z.
A Busy Scene at the Labor Exchange.

A Busy Scene at the Labor Exchange.
Tho labor Exchange has changed from the
ideal into the real. When II was first instituted
people thought 1t was doomed to q short life aud
that Its schemes were Utopian; but, with the best
men and managers In the District at Its head 1t has
worked its way along until now II takes . bold
stand and challenges the knotty problems Of the
labor question BY refusing to be governed BY cir
cumstancey pteferrinx rather to- make the
circumstarces obey It, 1t does not wait
lis mansgers with that indomitabls will
which has characterized all their movements, as
sumed the responsibility themselves and say TO the
poor man. Here are the implements and there the
work 20 and earn your bread" Work Is TO be
given to forty men daily, and their salary-ffy
cents per day-small IN bo sure. but better than
| staryation-s to DO paid them each evening. The
work undertaken 10 the filling up Of the old canal
which has bred pestilence and fever for months
When filled II will add to tho city area Ave acres Of
| good land.
To the women applicants light work has been
| given In the way Of making paper bags for the
| Agricultural Department. A lady from an exten
| siye mandatory In New York has como Oh 10 In
struct the tyros, and the bags they turn out are
ectlv'satisfsctpry. Yesterday the work began and
| pearcd to enjoy their novel occupation.
Mrs. Hitz Is the general overseer Of this depart
ment, and To her Industry and unselfish zeal much
| OF the success OF the Exchange is due.
SPLENDID assortment OF holiday goods at
scheller Stevens National Hotel drugstore, Prices
| very low,
National Republican., 1877-12-07
MHsa overcoat,. ElsEnAs BROS. 7th and Z.
Police Commissioners

FOucS COmthIbsiOnerr.
The Board Of Police Commissioners met at
o:so O'Clock last evening" and transacted the fol.
lowing business:
The treasurer OF the District submitted list Of
persons whose licenses have been approved, but
have failed TO pay their tax. Referred to Mai.
Richards for investigation.
communication was received from George G.
MypSsrd offering e Place telephone In each sta
The late property clerk, George r. Herrick, asked
leave to withdraw certain recommendations from
the files. which was granted.
Private Marshall having lost his manual, new
one was ordered 10 bs furnished him at his own
expense:
Capt Brock submitted his report for the month
OF November, showing tnat the discipline OF the
force was good. The sanitary condition of the
different stntion.houses Is good, except that of the
Second Precinct, which was ordered to be In.
was ordered to stopped. .
Tho secretary was directed to call on the lieuten-
ants Of the different precincts for reports regarding
the progress made In drilling. number OF needed
articles were ordered TO be supplied. Steinemetz
Go. snnouneed that the new gloves had arrived
Private Keppler was fined US for neglect Of duty
and notified that q repetition Of the offense would
| be sufficient cause for dismissal. Private Howe
was fined IS for oversteppng the bounds Of duty
| in arrestinga party Of young. me for disorderly
conduct while they were walking quietly down thu
| Avenue.
A number of bills were approved and ordered ts
| be paid.
Lleutsnan,s In charge of precincts were cautioned
| against wasting gas.
The board !hen wen, into executive session ant
nick MoGroyne. H. Kolb, Daniel c. doodall, (trans
/ fer) 7. Roessls & Son. W. II. WilkeninK, Georg
| Drescher, and Michael oConnor. q,
National Republican., 1877-12-07
Accident from CureIe,, Driving

Yesterday, about twelve o'clock, q man by
the name Of Bray, who keeps provision store
corner Of Eighth and II streets northwest. while
driving up Ninth street. near T. In fast and care.
less manner, knocked down and run over little
lad named II AIRY Sears, who resides on Thirteenth
street, near street. Both wheels Of the heavy
grocery wagon passed over tho boys face and neck,
not broken. The little fellow was carried into the
BiJou cigar store and physician called, He said
no bones were broken, but tho bruises were quite
driver. for 1t was perfectly evident TO all who saw
the accident that had he been driving In n mode
rate and careful manner he would not have run
horse.
National Republican., 1877-12-07

drrired-Agncw's wharf-Schooners Jen-
ME Rosalene, Tooker, Fall River to load coal;
Enoch Moore, New York, with 1000 barrels cement
TO J. G. a j. NJ. Waters,
Cioored-schooner J. A. Beckerman. Andrews,
New Bedford, with coal.