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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-28
CIVIL SERVICE REFORM.

Thirty-Ave Heads Go Off at One sweep.
Quiet has reigned at the Custom. House War
saw since the departure OF Anderson and CAN'T
for Washing ton-6t. Landry parish-and bust
ness in the Collectors Office continues in the
usual way.
THE REDUCTIONS TO BE MADE
on the last Of the month includes three $l40O
clerks, seven $1,000, three foremen OF laborers,
one laborer, one marker, one Custom House gu.
perintendent, ten inspectors. Eve night watch
men and four boatmen, making q total Of thirty
FIVE which will be removed upon the recommen-
dstion of the commission.
In addition to this it is said that there will be
ten or fifteen additional removals made to make
room for
FEW PETS
OF the Republican leaders, but whether or not
they will be- made on the first OF the month is
not known.
Wells, it Is said, will have few Of his friends
for whom he will want places. and if he does not
secure them there may be another row.
The Collector denies that there has been any
serious break between Tom Anderson and him
self, and intimates, further, that Anderson has
MT had more patronage in the matter Of tho
RETENTION OF CLERKS
or appointments than he is entitled to, nor more
than any other prominent citizen (of the partly
should have.
He says that he shall probably make four or
i've removals during next month In the clerical
force. but does not think that that number will
be exceeded. He regrets being compelled to
make the reduction ordered by the Secretary Of
the Treasury, 80 it may impair the business Of
his Office, and thinks that the business of the
customs Offices will require an increase Of force
next fall.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-28
THE SUGAR SHED COMPANY.

Editor Democrat Your paper this morning
having stated that the Sugar Shed Company
had never paid dollar of taxes to either the
State or city, you will, trust, publish this
communication in correction of the statement,
for you can have no wish but to furnish truth
to the public.
The Sugar Shed Company have uniformly
paid taxes to the State and city. To the State
has been paid during the short existence of
the company $16,689 50 for taxes. TO the city
has been paid $40, 34s 81 in quarterly payments
as bonus or o tax on the company's fran
chise, which, by the second section of the
charter, received from the city itself, it is
stipulated shall be paid in tho place of taxes.
for the privileges enjoyed under it's protec-
ton; what is paid by the company to the CITY
Is precisely such contribution. It is called a
bonus, but it is a tax, the manner of assess
tract between the city and the company the
former cannot collect both this bonus and
tax. If q tax be demanded the bonus must be
relinquished, for the third paragraph of sec
ton two OF the .company's charter, given by
the city, requires bonus to be paid, pro-
vided that said sheds, and the revenues or in
come derived therefrom or from said priv
lege, shall not be subject to any municipal
taxation whatever during the existence of
said privilege.
Not only does the company pay taxes and
contributions in the nature Of taxes to the
State and city as first stated, but as half of
the sheds will be taken possession of by the
city at the expiration Of the charter, taxes are
actually being paid on the property belonging
to the city, and of which this company has
only temporary use.
Very respectfully, etc,
JULES A. BLANC,
President Sugar Shed Company.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-28
ROwERs AT WORK.
And Preparing Them selves for the Conn
Ing Regatta.

And Preparing Them selves for the COM
Ing Regatta.
Every preparation lie now being made TO make
the Riverside regatta, which occurs on August
and 7, q success. At q meeting Of the regatta
committee held last nighs il was decided TO hold
q meeting of the captains Of the various clubs at
Hawkins Saloon, on Saturday. the 4th proximo,
at 1880 p. M, to
DRAW FOR POSITIONS.
II was decided also to close the entriez on
Tuesday, the 3lst inst, at 7:30 p. M, by which
time IL IL expected that the various clubs will
have an entry for each race. There are at present
ut the New Lake End, practising daily, crews
from Hope Club, the Aspinwall, the 81. Johns
and Riversides, and the others will secure quar-
ters there on Monday next. The Hope Club
have there now crews for their barge, shell, gig,
single scull and working boat, which they will
enter. The Aspnwalls have their barge crew
there, and the 1T. Johns have their shell, single
scul, barge and working boat. The Riversides
have shell, working boat, barge and gig, and
these crews, with the balance, are doing some
heavy work in the way Of practice,
MORNING AND EVENING,
to get their muscles in trim for the coming re-
gRtta.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-28

which are the Open Routes.
The following communication from Mr.. D. B.
Morey gives information that will be appreciated
by our travelling public. Already there are many
who have deferred starting on intended trips, and
this intelligence will be gratifying:
New ORLEANS, JACKSON AND NORTHERN
Railroad Company,
New Orleans, July ~, 1877
Editor Democrat have official advices that
the following routes are open and no detentions
Travellers can go on their way rejoicing:
The Great Jackson, Illinois Central, Michigan
Central and connections through Canada and New
York. All trains by that route have left Chicago
on time, and now no prospect Of trouble.
The Great Jackson, Louisville and Nashville,
L. 9. and L., Pan Handle and Pennsylvania Gem
trail through lines to the East are now running
through on time. No detention.
The Great Jackson, Illinois Central, Chicago
and Northwestern and st. PauLroads are all right
and trains are running regularly. Parties for
Waukesha and other Northwestern points can
now start with the prospect Of getting through
without trouble
Respectfully, d. B. MOREY,
General Passenger and Fir ,ight Agent.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-28
MUNICIPAL MATTERS.
A Rainy Day, Dull Hall aud some Un-
successful Strikers.

A Rainy Day, u Dull Hall aud some Tin.
successful Strikers.
We felt "iike one who trea1s alone some
the sacred precincts Of the City Hall
yesterday. There was nothing doing but the
general routine OF every day and humdrum bust
ness. Administrator Rengstorff had been inter-
viewed perhaps q thousand times by multifa-
rious property .holders. too much assessed, as
each of them thought. Administrator Diamond
had to answer questions about probable strikes
and possible riots. Administrator Cavanac,
somewhat recovered from his experiences OF
an excursion to the lake, wherein zone of ours"
was badly handled, did not have much to say or
to do. Administrator Edwards was busy with
routine matters, but had nothing unusual to men
ton. Administrator Brown was in no ways excl
ted by what was happening, and our worthy and
courteous acting Mayor, Col. Denis, placidly oc-
oupied his curule chair and pleasantly chatted
with all comers-n, as he knows how to do, in
scholarly and amiable way.
There were the usual complaints about broken
bridges and ill.repaired streets, about dogs VIC
Tins Of murderous sausages, left to waste their
fragrance on the desert air, and other various
and sundry nuissnces which flesh and cities are
heir to.
The rain was heavy In the middle of the day
and City Hall customers we're, consequently, not
numerous Mr. Sweeney having failed to come
up at the meeting of the investigating committee
on Thursday evening to prosecute his charges
against Mr.. Cavanac, the committee ia waiting
subject TO call for further developments.
Strikes having become fashionable things, we
inquired about the City Hall whether there were
any hopes OF one OF these pleasantres breaking
out in our midst. The general tenor of answers
to our inquiries was not satisfactory ia striking
point of view. None OF our city fathers antici-
pate any serious movement OF the kind, but at all
events we are informed that If any foolish expert
ment was tried in that line every precaution and
all proper measures have been taken by the DO
lice authorities to suppress immediately any
such exubsrsnce Of morbid popular sentiment.
In fact, case in point occurred night before
definite communistic ideas, which, perhaps,
the members do not exactly appreciate, had
meeting and among other resolutions passed,
they resolved to 60 to the Mayors residence and
then and there demand "v ct armis," work,
bread or blood, or something oil the kind-clas-
sosl strikers they were who knew of the old
Roman CRY to,the Caesars Of that Time, of "Panen.
ct Clrccnses."
But our police happily, IL 1t sleeps sometimes,
was awake upon that occasion. Sergeant Bache-
min, ever on the alert, was watching the con-
spirators. One OF the ringleaders was arrested
by him, and holiday dreams Of illegitimate bread
and unlawful amusenents had to disappear be-
fore the rough realities and stern ma esty Of the
law. .
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-28
THE ADMINISTRATORS. REPORT.

Editor Democrat-The report Of Administra.
tors Mccartney, Edwards and Rengstorfl
| Sugar Shed Committed Is before the public
after long delay. AS one interested in the
handling of sugar and molasses on the levee,
request the courtesy of sufficient space to
comment upon this most extraordinary docu-
ment
Differences having arisen between the Sugar
Shed Company and several merchants and
dealers having business transactions with 1t,
an appeal was made to the city by the latter
to secure them against certain alleged I'M
authorized charges.
In order to act intelligently in the premises
the Council appointed committee, consisting
of the above named Administrators, to make q
thorough investigation and report of all the
questions at issue.
It was necessary that the merits of both
sides of the controversy should be known to
the Council to enable it to effect an equitable
adjustment of differences, and it was clearly
the duty Of the committee to have so shaped
it's labors.
The time that elapsed between the appoint
ment of the committee and the rendition of
the report afforded ample opportunity for the
fullest investigation of the acts complained
of by the merchants on the one side and of
the rights and privileges of the company
under it's charter on the other.
The committee, however, ignoring the evil
dent intent of their mission, seem to have
devoted themselves exclusively to one side of
the question. Resolving themselves into a
court, and arrogating the fullest jurisdiction,
they proceed at once to place the Sugar Shed
Company on trial, and who can wonder that
conviction and sentence quickly follow
The company is represented as in gross
and constant violation of it's charter, while
the merchants and dealers, poor innocent
lambs, are made to appear as helpless vic
Tins Of this voracious corporate wolf.
After discussing the ordinances which de-
fine the various charges which the company
is entitled to make under its charter and pre-
senting a tabulated statement of the cost of
storing one hogshead Of sugar, the commit
tee, seemingly wearied by the questions
really at issue, fly to other and more inviting
They find, by data furnished By The company
asef that the company has paid Sl6,689 80
State taxes and only $10,346 "a city taxes;
that during a period of six years the cOmpa-
nys receipts for drainage have been ,S5S, OILS;
that the wharfinger, for drainage and remov--
ing goods in contravention, has received
$3.50 10 within the same time, and for extra
services from October /, 1876, to July l, 1877,
S943 81
notwithstanding the irrelevancy of these
facts to the matter at issue between the COM
pany and the merchants the committee after
mature reflection, arrive at this sapient con-
clusion: that because the company has paid
more State than city taxes; has received
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-28

At the annual meeting Of the Boston Base Ball
Club, held Thursday evening the following we're
elected officers: F. Dudenhefer, president; John
Roach, vice president; Geo. Meyer. secretary
Treasurer; 9. Timer, steward; Jas. Loze. CAP,
tair. At the meeting the applications of John
Manning, Tom Barrett and Henry Shea, for mem
bership and players Of the club, were accepted
The Boston will play their second championship
game with the Washington nine at McCarty
Square, Sunday next.
A day or two since delegation OF negro labor
ers called upon Naval Officer James Lewis to ask
his advice as to the propriety Of STRIKING" He
told them ii 'co,ldn't pay, and they took his ad-
vice, but it seems there are some OF the negro
ment. perhaps, will satisfy them that no Phila-
delphia militia carried on the rolls Of any of
the seven regiments Of this city.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-28

stump OF @ cigar which he carried,
while the bar-keeper turned to attend
to his duties.
A moment after he heard low moan
and noticed flash of fire, and, turning
around, he saw Harlay falling to the
floor, his head enveloped in black, thick
smoke, while flames issued from his
burned flesh filled the air. Not mo-
ment was lost in attending the sufferer,
He was beyond relief, however. His
face was perfectly black, partly charred
and partly covered with a moist SCOT.
His eyes were open. His mouth was
completely roasted on the inside; but,
with the exception OF his head and
hands, no part Of his body bore marks
Of his horrible death. A letter found in
his pocket, addressed to Mr.. Harley or
Hartley, furnished the only clue to his
identity.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-28
IL THE STRIKE HERE?
Negroes Threaten to Tear mp the Jackson
Railroad ON the Leyee.

Negroes Threaten to Tear mp the Jackson
Railroad ON the Levee.
Ishas not been anticipated that the strike or
the communistic movement would have any sup
port from tho laboring classes Of this city, but
from conversations overheard by responsible
gentleman it begins TO look like some action will
be taken soon by the negro laborers.
Capt. Dave Haney, Of the steamer E. o. Stan
nard, overheard number of negro longshoremen
conversing on Friday morning. and from what
he could catch Of what they said, 1t may transpire
that some organized action will follow. One of
the men said that now they would have to tear
up the rails of the Jackson Railroad running
along st. Joseph street, 30 TO prevent the cars
from carrying freight from the depot to the river,
thus cutting off the labor Of some men.
He limited that the job would be done tonight
or tomorrow. This startling report has created
some little excitement in railroad circles but out
side Of that no one regards the threat seriously.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-28
PITKIN's BOXES (?).

He Says "Open Them in the Presence of
my Friends"
United States District Attorney Lacy yesterday
received telegram FROM Pitkn, in which the
latter states that ''since Attorney General Ogden
persists in his folly, have objection to an ex-
animation Of the boxes, provided 1t is done in the
presence Of Capt. Geo. L. Norton or Mr.. Stock
ton"
The latter is absent from the city and the
former will appear as witness before
THE AUDrToRIAL COMMITTEE
to-day, having been summoned on yesterday.
1t is probable that after his examination the
committee will request that he accompanYthem
to the eky parlor Of the Custom House building,
when, IL there be no further objection on the
part Of the Collector or United States District At
torney. the four boxes may be opened in the
presence Of the committee.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-28
Tice's weather.

For the benefit or amusement of such
as have not already seen them, we give
Prof. Tees weather probabilities for
the remainder Of July and the entire
month of August:
JULY.
81 to 25-Heavy rains.
25 to 26-Clear.
26 to 30-Threatening rain and wind
storms.
AUGUST.
to 3-Heavy rain and storms.
3 to Fair.
Z to 10-Severe storms.
10 to 13-Clear.
IL to 16-Threatening storms.
Is to 18-Clear.
IS to M-Cloudy and liable to frosts.
north of 10th parallel.
% to 28-Threatening weather and
rains.
% to 31-Cloudy and rain storms.
The warmest days will be the End, 9th.
18th, goth, 2sth and 30th the coolest the
4th, 18th, 10th and 22d.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-28
WHITE AND BLACK
The Relations Existing Between the Races
i'm the South.
IN, Y. Tribune. I

In. Y. Tribune.l
A few days spent in seeing plantation
life, stopping without pre-arrangement
at any way-station on Southern rail-
road, will convince Northern observer
that there is great deal of mutual con-
fidence and amity between the races.
Ii the negroes now inhabiting any
Southern State could be transferred en-
n1dsse and settled in some Northern
State, I doubt ii the relations between
them and the whites there would be as
good on the whole as they are now with
Southern people. There is really more
inherent prejudice in the North against
colored people than in the South; and
IL they were present among us in num-
bers exceeding those of the white race,
the prejudice would be sure to show
itself in prescription and In various
forms of injustice.
AS a general thing, the planter and
his negro hands are on friendly terms,
out any trouble. Far more kindly feel
ing prevails than Northern people i'm
agine. The planter takes O. personal
interest in the welfare OF his hands and
their families, and the blacks look to
him for advice in money affairs and In
sickness. II abused or cheated by other
white men, they bring their complaints
to him, and usually find ready cham
pion. He takes 1t as an insult to him
self for any one to impose upon his
ringers" Most planters sleep with
doors unfastened and windows open,
such confidence do they feel in the good
intentions Of the negroes on their places.
So much has been said SCOUT the
political relations between the races
that scarcely need touch the subject.
The negro has proved failure as a
politician, and has dropped back into
a position Of subordination to the
whites, where he is much better off than
when attempting to make laws and
govern States. According to the cur
rent opinion Of the Southern whites,
the political rights OF negro are limit
ed to making choice at the polls be-
tween white candidates. A good deal
of prejudice exists against the negroeg
office - the feeling being
strongest in States where the colored
people are in a small minority. There
is less Of it in Louisiana than elsewhere.
One Of Gov. Nichols first acts was to
appoint two colored men to important
local offices.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-28
SOUTHERN MILITIA.
Will There be n Call for Volunteers to
suppress the Riots.
IEaItimnra Gazatfa l
SACCHARIEE.

suppress the KiDtS.
Baltimore Gazette.l
The statement given in q dispatch
from Washington to the effect that
should the riots not be soon sup
pressed, the government may resort to
extreme measures with that view, " was
explained by credible authority at the
Camden station last night, as meaning
that President Hayes had determined,
If the trouble increased, to issue q
proclamation calling for $4,000 .volun-
teers. With q view to ascertain the
probable effect Of a proclamation Of this
character a Gazette reporter interviewed
several officers now present in the city.
The following is, in substance, the re-
suit Of the interview: They claimed
that In the event of such an
order the full quota could be
secured in about thirty days, and
first-class men. There would be no less
difficulty in getting good men at this
time than at any other. The recruits
would consist, principally,' Of the re-
spetable Irish and German laboring
element now out of employment, who
could not be prevailed upon to join any
labor movement, and who, as q general
thing, make the best soldiers. They
claim also that 10000 young men would
enlist in the South, and in week would
be fully equipped for active service, and
be glad Of the opportunity to fight
again for the Stars and Stripes. In or
der to effect successful enlistment a
large bounty would be offered, and ad-
ditional inducements to either of the
foregoing to enlist. A great assistance
In the work of realizing the number
would be the offer of the services Of mi
litia OF various States not involved.
The recent reduction of the standing
army was discussed, and they claimed
that the present labor troubles would
serve to settle the question finally.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-28
A NEW ROUTE FOR PRODUCE.
st. Louis Shipping to the East by Way Of
New Orleans.

u
st. Louis shipping to the East by way Of
New Orleans.
The recent strike and the consequent DELAYS on
roads running East and West has produced a
considerable diversion of trade and new routes
are chosen, more circuitous, perhaps, but hardly
more expensive to the freighter, that is if the
lines going to the seaboard in their crusade
against one another had not cut down rates to
suicidal schedule. One Of the primes causes, it
is said, Of the recent strike is that lines leading
from the West into New York, Baltimore and
Boston, in their competition lowered their
freights to such an extent that they were forced
TO make up their loss out of the hands By
REDUCING THEIR WAGES.
The result is well known, and now trade ia
seeking other channels by which to reach mar
kets. The following, from the st. Louis Repub.
lican is the first indication we have of the route
Western produce and grain is taking. and that ia
via New Orleans:
Business on the landing yesterday was more
active than it has been for some time past The
New Orleans companies were receiving briskIv
till late in the afternoon. very considerable
portion OF the Centennial's cargo, which steamer
clears for the South at noon to-day, is receipted
through to Boston and New York, the rates be-
ing.$I is per barrel for the former city, and
ninety csnts to the latter.
Capt Luther T. Woods, agent for the British
and Foreign Marine Insurance Company Of Liver
pool, is taking cargo risks at the low figures of
IL per cent. The time consumed between st.
Louis and Boston is about sixteen days. Capt.
John w. Carroll has effected an arrangement at
New Orleans whereby freights will go through
without delay. The barge line. as q matter of
course, have equal facilities, and announce tow
to depart tomorrow.
A reporter Of the DEMOCRAT yesterday after.
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can never find = dog that has been poisoned.
What arc the night men doing2
John kallber was lodged in the Central Station
charged with trying doors on Camp street, and
with being dangerous and suspicious character.
John McGlouen was thrown from his cart at
the corner OF Poydras and Dryades streets, and
seriously injured about the head. He was sent
to the Charity Hospital.
Albert Williams is in the Central Station
charged by Dr. Grswcour with larceny.
Charles Boutte was immured in the Central
Sta ion on the charge of larceny.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-07-28

A NEW WAY 70 KEEP S1rUATros.-Whst
does this mean, Mary. SAID Mrs. Brown to her
servant, whom she had discharged because ahe
was unable to ges through the work Of go large
family aud keep her kitchen clean; has the
man servant come? No, maam; you see I read
in the papers about Kitchen Cryatal Soap, and
thought would try it, and that's why you see
my things s-shining so, and me ont here On the
gallery taking the breeze. Well, Mary, said
Mrs. Brown, you had better stay with me while
longer,