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The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-05-11
The Mystery of Dreams.

A man fell asleep as the clock tolled
the first stroke of twelve. He awakened
ere the echo of the twelfth stroke had
died away, having in the interval dreamed
that he had committed crime, was de-
tected after five years, tried and con-
demned the shock of finding the halter
around his neck aroused him to con-
seriousness, when he discovered that all
these events had happened in an iDtinites-
sinai fragment of time. Mohammed,
wishing to illustrate the wonders of sleep,
told how a certain man, being a sheik,
found himself, for his pride, made poor
fisherman; that he lived as one for six
years, bringing up family and working
hard, and how, upon waking up from his
long dream, so short time had he been
asleep that the narrow necked gourd bot
tie, filled with water, which he knew he
overturned as he fell asleep, had not
time to empty itself. How fast the soul
travels when the body is asleep Often
when we awake we shrink from going
back into the full routine of a sordid ex.
istence, regretting the pleasanter life of
dreamland. How is 1t that sometimes
when we 60 to a strange place we fancy
that we have seen it befOre2 Is it posi-
BILE that when one has been asleep the
soul has foated away, seen the place. and
has the memory of it which so surprises
us2 In word, how far dual is the life
of man, how far not?-L0ndon Times.
BEATING FAT JACK.-"I was set upon
last night and struck by rowdy on
Sixth avenue" said seeker after justice
in the Washington Place Police Court
yesterday.
"How did it happen?" asked the court.
"Well, sir, as was a passin' up the
avnie, these two fellers"-
1.-Two fellows9"
Eyes, sir, the two in front of me. The
one behind struck me-"
"Well, go on"
"And, sir, had a struggle with six ov
them"
"Six2"
Eyes, sir; three jined in from the gro
Gerry store"
''I see."
81 knocked down three out of the
eight, and before knew what was goin'
OH, tlC WuOic sluCWaih was luil Wv Gill;
There couldn't have been less than thirty,
SIR"
"You were perfectly sober, Of course9"
"Never soberer, yer Honor"
"Then, this is case of Falstaff
rediuigus," said the court, solemnly.
"It's nothin' less, yer Honor, an l
hope yen send the entire fifty ov 'em to
State Prison" No warrant was issued.
-Ne,o York World.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-05-11

ABOUT the sickest typographical error
we have seen for some time is the recent
announcement that a certain gentleman
would deliver lecture son the small pox,
for the benefit of the poor" The editor
wrote "on the sixth prox. and the intel
ligent compositor will accompany col
Ony to Texas next month.-NOrr. Herald
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-05-11

A LADY writer desires to be informed
"why there are no female tramps." She
refers to an accepted fact, that there are
more women than men in the country,
and cannot understand how it is all of
them manage to make living without
devastating the country. If any gentle
man feels like vindicaliug his sex, here S
a chance.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-05-11

CALIFORNIA pears are now sent to the
London market, and are pronounced
superior to the fruit grown in southern
France.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-05-11

THE blue glass mania il getting on
wheels. Some of the Brooklyn horse
cars are fitted up with blue glass.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-05-11

The ENrRKPRIsR-PERKINs'- RRou-
LArINo WINDMILL proved beat In the world.
Information free. Address Horton 4 Ken
ncdy, managers for Pacific coast Livermore,
Alameda county, Cal.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-05-11

Usn BurnhAm's Abietine for rheumatism
and neuralgia.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-17
CAPITAL NOTES.
ELAN AND ROBERTSON WILL BE
GIVEN THEIR SEATS IN THE
HOUSE.
No Immediate Attempt to be Made by
the Democrats to Acquire CentrsI
Of the Senate.

No Immediate Attempt to be Made by
the Democrats to Acquire CentroI
Of the senate.
Especial to the Democrat
WASHINGTON. Oct. 16.-There will be no i'm
mediate attempt to acquire control Of the
Senate on the part Of the Democrats. They
will for the present be content If they can
seat Spofford Etstis and Butler. This will
give them q regular party strength of thirty
seven against thirty-nine Republicans. With
this strength they can easily make terms
with carpet-baggers enough to give them con.
troll Of the organization, choose the subordi-
nate officers Of the Senate and make I'D the
committees but Bayard and others objected
TO such a method, and so it seems at this writ
ing improbable that any attempt will be made
TO reorganize the committees or officers of
the Senate.
If Morton should die VOORHEES, would be
appointed, and the Senate would be O tie: In
that event the Democrats would attempt to
get control, but not otherwise
The credentials sent to Aeklen arrived too
late for the Clerk to place him on the rolls. so,
when the Louisiana case was reached to-day,
Gen. Gibson offered a resolution that Darrall
be sworn in, and the credentials of both be
referred to the Committee on Elections, to
report on the prma facie case and the merits,
BUELL..
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-17

A Three Hours session ana Nothing Def
mite Done.
The School Board assembled last evening at
the Normal School, President T. J. Sslnmes in
the chair and full board present.
The chair announced that the object Of the
meeting was TO receive the report OF the oom nit
tee on teachers relating to the asst gnmsnt of the
teschers TO the various public schools.
Mr.. Guthsim now took the floor to say that az
he understood that some teachers had been
elected at the last meeting who had been proved
not eligible, owing to the want Of proper per-
oentage at that examination, and that the names
Of others had been improperly spelled he would
call on members having corrections TO make to
do 30.
Mr. Fayerwe sther stated that he would with
draw the name Of Miss Lizzie D. Watson and
substitute that OF Miss Eiz, CLARK, Zen old
teacher, among the grammar grades" Miss
CLARK was elected.
Mr.. Swarbriok then Withdrew the name of
Mrs. Mary Ann King, whose name had been
inserted in the list although the lady had never
been examined Instead he would substitute the
name of Miss A. M. Taliaferro. Accepted.
Mr.. Gutheim withdrew the name Of Miss Fl.
In the list although the lady had never been ex-
amined, and then offered to substitute the name
Of Miss N. P. Hero. Mr. Guthem said that this
lady and her sister had both passed excellent ex-
aminations, but nobody had interested them.
selves In their behalf near the members OF the
board, and hence they were left ont. Miss Hero
was elected [App ause in the lobbs
Mr.. Gutheim-Mr. President, to my knowledge
tbats nil.
Joe Craig-Thank God tLsaehterl.
communication from Mr.. Hughes, inviting
the board to examine q piece Of ground on
Third street suitable for . school house, was re-
ferred.
A communicate from Miss 8. Ludwig, one of
the old teachers, relating to an omission, was re-
ceived. Referred TO the committee on teachers.
Another communication was received from
Grafton OF her application for o leadership. Re.
ferred to the board in committee of the whole.
Communications from J. O. Morton, Miss Mary
d. Campbell. Mrs. NJ. A. Martini, and Miss
Hannah Hogan, or from persons recommending
them, were appropriately referred.
Mr.. Craig moved thst the grade of white
teachers be reduced to sixtv per cent, like as Ia
the case Of the colored teachers, but withdrew
his motion subsequently, the proposition not
being deemed necessary.
Mr.. swarbriok moved that the board go into
executive session, the reporters OF the press to
remain.
Mr. Mitchell moved that everybody be exclud.
ed. Carried. And the board went into executive
session.
Executive session was not raised until about .
quarter to II o'clock, when the large number OF
formed that nothing definite had been done, but
that the board wonld meet again this evening at
o'clock and complete the assignment OF the
teachers.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-17
American Inventors, Attention. s2s, 600

WASHINGTON, Oct t6.-The United States
Consul General at Calcutta has forwarded to
the Department Of State circulars issued by
the government Of India Offering prize Of
g5000 for the best, and another et000 for the
second best machine or process for the prepa-
ration Of the vheea or ramie fibre. The Indian
government is anxious that full publicity be
given these offers In the United States, with
the hope that American competitors may en-
ter the lists for the prizes.
What Is required Is machine or process
capable of producing by animal, water or
steam power ton OF pressed fibre ut q total
port of India, and at a cost of not more than
$50 in England. The trial of the machines
will take place at Tahranpen, in the north
western provinces, in August and September,
1879. The machines must be ON the ground
and ready for work on the 18th of August Of
that year
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-17

mend the appropriation Of that sum for thty
same purpose; tho former appropriation hav-.
ing been covered into tho treasury and not
subject Is brought 10 yesrr attention at this
time, In view Of circumstances which render
it highly desirable that the commissioner
should proceed to the discharge Of his inn
portast duties immediately.
AS the several acts OF Congress providing
for detailed reports from the different depart
1Gsnts ef th8 government require their sub
missior at the Beginning OF the regular an
nual session, defer until that time any fur
ther references to subjects of public interest.
Il. b. HAYES,
President OF the United States.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-17

Now that the staples Of our State are crowd
ing our wharves and warehouses. we would
y call the special attention of our readers to the
business card of Messrs. Lange Legendre, Of
No 30 Decatur street These gentlemen are so
well known in business circles that 1t Is almost
superfiuous for us to mention the fact that they
have unusual facilities for carrying on their
general commission business. This, OF course.
includes the handling of our principal pro-
ducts. such as cotton, sugar, molasses and rice.
and they also keep constantly on hand large
asoek of Western produce. We are satisfied
that all business entrusted to them will be faith
fully and promptly attended to.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-17
Kings Announcement tn stick.

WASHINGTON, Oct 1.-THE New Orleans
Custom-House nominations will not be sent
to the Senate for several days. 1t is aseer-
tanned to-day that the name Of Collector King
is ON the list and there is no reason to doubt
but what his nomination will be sent TO the
Senate. He has seat to the President mem
orial signed by the leading merchants, bank
ers, underwriters, and business men Of New
Orleans, requesting that be be retained as
Collector. He has also sent memorial to
Vice President Wheeler and members of the
Senate asking ais confirmation. Both memo
rails were presented by Representative Ellis
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-17

1877 oE s


sponsible and laboriotis, and that the salaries
now paid are entirely inadequate.
WASHINGTON, Oct. Representatives
from districts having cities in which the car
rier system Is now In operation, and who are
therefore familiar with the carriers duties,
favor ah increased compensation not to the
extent requested, but to fix the amount oft
$1,000.
It is not probabls that any action will be
taken on this subject until the postal appro-
priation bill comes up for consideration at
the regular session, The views of members
who have expressed opinions on the subject
are favorable to an increase.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-17
For the N. o. Democrat
IFOt the N. o. UemocratI
TO ROBERT BARTLET, m, ON HIS BIRTH
UHT.

" RDBERT BARILEl. M, ON HIS BIR1l
DHT.
Large, brown eyes. SO full Of wonder,
Rosy cheeks. so soft and bright.
Laughing dimples without number;
Rob Is one year old tonight.
Darling little chubby fingers,
Golden hair in wavy curls,
Dainty lips like parted rubies,
And within six tiny pearls.
Little feet. so plump and snowy,
Creeping Ger the carpet light,
Can 1t be that Robert, darling,
Is just one year old tonight?
Can 1t be that twelve months only
Have slipped by since angels bright
Came and brought our bonny baby,
Who Is one year old tonight
Mama's pet and Papa's precious,
Bright eyed, laughing, baby boy,
How he fills our hearts with gladness;
Thank God for Our lovely toy.
Baby laugh so full of music,
Baby sleep SO fresh and pure,
Baby ways so cute and winning,
Angels watch him ever more
May he live TO be an honor
10 our sunny Southern land.
Wise In counsel, brave In combat,
True In heart and strong In hand!
May God bless our little treasure.
And. when years have rolled away.
May his heart, in youth and manhood.
Be as pure as tbs to-dayl
Tuesday, October 8, 1877 AD1DNAC.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-17
Rainey's A Emission.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16.--The action OF the
House Of Representatives to-day In the adj
mission of Rainey, is regarded as establish
ing q precedent somewhat different from
what has been hitherto In vogue, and which
will be applied to all similar cases. Where a
would be granted to him, and it can only be
declared in favor of a contestant by the de-
cision Of the Election Committee, sustained
by the House. In many cases the rule previ-
ously adopted has been not to permit any one
to take a seat until the contest was decided.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-17
EIam ana Robertson to be Admitted
Especial to the Demoerat.l

ISpStIhI 10 tls DenObfatI
WASHINGTON, Oct. e.-The cases Of Elam
and Robertson laid over on account OF Hale's
objection. will be taken up tomorrow, and
they will be sworn in under the previous
question. The most the Radicals can do will
be TO create few hours discussion, in which
some Of them want to relieve themselves on
the Southern policy. The two men, however
will be sworn in before any other business Is
admitted. BUELL..
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-17
Republican sena teriaI Caucus.

WASHINGTON, Oct. t6. - The Republican
Senators held o caucus this morning, which
was attended by thirty Senators, and was
presided over by Mr.. Anthony A desultory
conversation was induiged in upon the sub
iect Of the Louisiana and South Carolina Sena-
torial vacancies but no definite conclusion
was arrived at
A committee was appointed for the purpose
Of adjusting the vacancies on the standing
committees Of the Senate, and after an hours
session the caucus adjourned
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-17

CHICAGO TRADE PAIACg-1s to be opened to-
day with an immense stock OF novelties Of the
season. This establishment has great facilities
for purchasing goods, and have marked their
goods down 25 per cent below the price usually
asked. They have great many beautiful toys
in plain figures. Remember the place. lat Canal
ct
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-17
THE REV ETM ENT LEyEE.

Contrary to expectations the bids for the con-
struotion of the breakwaer at the foot Of the res
vetment levee at the lake and the rep siripg of
the levee itself was not acted upon by the Coun :
Gil, but simply postponed until next meeting. II
seems that during the morning the Mayor
was waited upon by gentlem m twhose name
the Mayor was unable to give to the repor' ers)
who claims TO have had considerable experience
with the public works In Holland.
The gentleman in question suggested to the
Mayor that his knowledge OF eimilar works had
taught him that the mattress system, such as is
being praoticed by Capt. Eads at the jstties,
would be the cheapest and best means to protect
what remains of the protection levee. His honor.
in the face of the assurances OF his visitor, hesi
tates in coming to decision about the Surveyor q
flnn
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-17

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1e,-The following tee-
gram has been received here:
"CHICAGo, Oct. Is, 1877.
ITO Gen. E. D. Townsend. Washington. D. g..
"The following telegram has been received
from Gsn. Pope: The difficulties at Tel Paso
and San Elisa are entirely between citizens of
the State of Texas, Mexeans and Americans,
and have instructed Lieut.. Rucker not to in
terfere with them except to prevent raids
from the Mexican side
"P. I'll. SHERIDAN,
Lieutenant General"
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-17
Died.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16.-Leut. Col. John D.
Kuntz, of the Engineer Corps of the array,
died at Georgetown, D. c., at o'clock this
morning. Col Kuntz left Philadelphia yes
terday at noon to meet the board of army
officers for final report in regard TO the xaoni-
ment. At the time of his death he was in
charge of the Notifications on the Delaware.
During the war he was with Gen. Banks at
Harpers Ferry and other places.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-17
A CHEAP THEATRE.

notwithstanding that the assessment Of the
Gas Company's property was submittt d to arbi.
tration at their own request, they have now gone
into court, aeking for still further reduction on
the valuation agreed upon by the arbitrators,
upon the st. Charles Theatre building, which
they claim should be assessed at only $25, goo p-
stead of $4,000. Property has gone down great
deal since Ben DeBsr purchased the building for
something over 500 900, but the courts will have
to decide whether the depreciation has been as
much ss the Gas Company claims It to be.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-17

WASHINGTON, Oct. t6.-The President has
reconsidered his intention to appoint Gen.
New York. The other appointments stand
as previously stated In these dispatches. Two
names are now under consideration for the
position of surveyor They are Gen, Chas.
X. Graham and Hon. l. Bradford Payne, ex-
State SSeRatar.- It is safe To CIV that one OF
these men will be selectRd
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-17
THE RIVER FRONT,

Notwithstanding the statement Of q coem-
porary, the City Surveyor has not been Instructed
to make any eoundings Of the river. We presume
our co temporary meant to refer to the commune
cation addressed to the Mayor by Gen. Besure-
gard some time ago, on the subject Of the pro-
lection Of our river front. The matter was laid
before the Council yesterday by the Mayor, when
Il was unanimously agreed that 1t should be re-
farrad back to him with iuII power to act.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-17
Rlackburn,s Denial Supported by Hi.

WASHINGTON, Oct. tGs--Ths story that Mr.
Blackburn, of Kentucky. had in public
speech expressed wish for the death OF
Senator Morton, Is emphatioally eontradieted
by that gentleman, and the allegation of any
papers that Senator Hill. of Georgia, had re-
fieeted upon Mr., Blackburn in this connection
Is denied by Mr. Hill, who up to to-day had
not heard Of either Of the sturies.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-17
Amendments. A

WASHINGTON, Oct. t6.--Samuel w. Sum
merly has been appointed store-keeper and
gauger for the second district Of Tennessee,
and George Smith and D. Malincox store
keepers, Fifth District of Illinois.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-17
Democratic Caueus,

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16l-There willbea Dem
ocratie caucus tomorrow night, at which the
question of q short session will bsdetsrminsd
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-17
GER MANY.
wont Accept His ResvgnAtson.

BERLIN, Oct. 1e.-The Emperor has refused
to accept the resignation of Count Gutenberg
but has granted him leave Of absence for twt
months only.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-17

EXCURSION UN TttE JatK5eN the
request Of many patrons of tho New Orleans,
Jackson and Northern Railroad Company and
the travelling public generally. the Sunday ex-
more on Sunday. October II. This s positively
the last III SUNDAY excursion train this season.
w. z. Mckinley, Superintendent.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-17
Ocean Freighfs.

New YORK, Oct. 1G-Ocean freightss wers
quiet. and although there was a good deal of
negotiating going on for grain vessels, very
little business WIS accomplished.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-17
HarIan.s Nomination sent to the senate.

WASHINGTON, Oct 1e.-The nomination of
Gen. Harlan, Of Kentucky, TO be Associate
Justice OF the Supreme Court was sent to the
Senate to-day.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-17
Get your kid gloves at Kreeger's.
Read Navra's invitation to the China Palace.

New majolica ware at Offner's, TIA Canal. op-
posite Varieties Theatre.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-17

New shapes and styles In china q. DINERS
only. ia Canal street. opposite Varieties
Theatre. M
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-17
Get your kid gloves at kreeger's.
Read Navras invitation to the China Palace.

Fine crystal and Bohemian glassware Mt OFF,
ner's. 174 Canal. opposite Varieties Theatre.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-17

New YoRK. Oct. l6--Arrived: Aneaoria. from
Glasgow Faraday, from London. Abyssinia,
from Liverpool. Sailed: AscaDuha, for Aspin-
wall.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 16.--Arrfv3h: Lord Cleve
from Liverpool via Queenstown. Sailed: Gel
tic, for New York.
SOUTHAMPTON. Oct. is. - Sailed: America,
from Bremen for New York.
LIVERPOOL, Oct. 16.-SailGd: Hibernia. Ar
rived: Sarmatian from Montreal
HULL Oct. 1s.-Arrived. Hindoo from New
York.
BERGEN, Oct. 1s-sailed: Craft for New York.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-17
Get your kid gloves at Kreeeer's.

Nav parian figures at ofkner's, ia Canal street
*ornosffA Varieties Theatres
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-17
FOREIGN NEWS.
GEA N ID.
Disas strOus storm in ana ipsut the Brit
ish Isles-Large LDss ut Life
and Property.

anu FropeFtys
LONDON Oct. 16-On Sunday night. the
tAth inst, the most violent storm experienced
for many years on the European coast burst
over the British islands. The rapidity with
which the tempest extended It's area was ex-
traordinary and created the utmost astonsil-
1nent. There was a furious go,lthwesterly
gale, and enormous damage was done to
buildings and other property in English
cities. Houses were tlnroofed, trees were up
rooted, and there was complete interruption
OF railroad traffic and telegraphic eotnmuni-
cation. Considerable damage was done on the
Thames. The gale extended over Ireland and
Scotland, spreading destruction over wide
area At Penzanee, Cornwall and the Seiily
Islands the gale increased to o. hurricane.
Many distressing rumors prevail as to the
loss of life and property along the coast. Il
Is impossible to estimate the exact damage
caused by the storm, but the loss Of life and
property and the shipping disasters are nm
questionably greater than have ever before
occurred.
Cotton strikers.
LONDON, Oct. 16.-The trade society is
backing up the Bolton cotton strikers and
there are no signs Of the men giving in.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-17
Get your kid gloves at Kreeger's

Magnificent vases and iardinieres. eheay,, a
Offnerss