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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-22
Read Navra's invitation to the Oh ina Palac
THE COPPER QUESTION.
what Our Canal street Merchants Think
of 1t Now.

what Our Canal street Merchants Think
of 1t Now.
The circulation in New Orleans of the cent as
medium in trade has caused quite futter in
certain circles, and the novelty has attracted
much attention. For years past, notwithstanding
the fact that the copper was used in business
transactions at the North, its introduction here
was steadily opposed. and not until the require
ments Of a stricter economy and the necessities
Of q closer mode of doing business called for its
introduction here that the long mooted question
was revived and this time with more potentcy
than ever before. Yesterday a representative Of
the DEMOCRAT called upon several well known
Canal street merchants for the purpose OF learn
ing their views upon the subject. The first gen.
tleman called upon was
MIR. W. e. sEEboLD
one Of the largest dealers here in articles Of art
and stationery.
Rep.-Mr. Seebold, there has been much in
terest excited here Of late over the introduction
TRADE MEDIUM,
and dropped in to learn your ideas concerning
the new move.
Mr.. $50 far as am concerned it meets with
my hearty approval. think it will be Of service
both to the customer and seller, for it will do
odd cents are involved.
Rep.-Don't you think that it will involve con-
siderable trouble to dealers?
Mr.. ST. hardly think that it will We will be
enabled to make exact change and, as you
know, there are many articles that We sell under
our present rule for five cents, that being our
lowest coin in use, that We could otherwise put
down lower. Take, for instance, letter paper,
for which We get for some OF it tweney.f five cents
per quire. II party wants only portion of a
quire we have to charge sometimes two or three
cents more than id actually
THE SUM Due,
in order to make change, or it may be we lose
these two cents, as the case may be. I think it
would be of material benefit to the community if
we would make this change. I will cordially give
my support to it.
The reporter next called upon
MIR. s. G. KREEGER,
the well knewn glove merchant Of Canal street.
Rep.-Mr. Kreeger have called upon you for
the purpose OF learning your views on the SUBJ
ject of the proposed copper currency here in
trade. Do you favor the project, If project you
can call it?
time that we reduce our business ira nsactions
down to business basis. We have for too long
a time been doing our trade on the loose founda-
ton of the past and am strongly in favor Of the
new move.
Rep.-In your dealings should hardly think
that you have any occasion to use the odd cents?
MIR. K.-Oh,
THERE ARE MANY OCCASIONS
when they come in. There are some things that
we could afford to sell for less than we now do il
we had cents for Medium. Theses no question
about that.
Rep.-Then you are ready to do business on :
cent basis?
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that will receive cent?, for my goods at any time
and that willingly, toJ.
Next the reporter called upon

that will receive cent?. for my goods NJ any time
and that willingly, too.
Next the reporter called upon
MNE. r. BERrHE1M.
whose millinery establishment adds not little
to the attractions Of Canal street. Situated be.
tween Bourbon and Dsuphine streets, its win
dows have been centres of attractions for the
ladies for months past
When the reporter called he was eourteously
received by Mr.. Bernbeim. In response to the
inquiries put regarding the introduction Of the
cent here he said:
l am satisfied that 1t will come very soon, and
am in favor Of it. believe fully In having the
currency Of the country alike, and II It Ia legal ID
New York to have cents rs currency it certainly
should be go here.
Rep.-Do you think that you would use them
much In your business, Mr. Bernheim
Mr.. BAT times, yes. For you see there are
ribbons and such things that frequently amount
to odd cents, and il we had the pennies we could
make the exact change. fully believe in maxi
ing
OUR CURRENCY ALL ALIKE
all over the country. If II Ia good under the Law
In one State, it ought to be good in every State.
l favor the movement.
The next visit paid was to the large drug house
FREpER1cRsor & HARTE.
Mr.. Harte, when Intercepted on the subject
stated that 1t would make but little difference in
his business. as the odd cents rarely are consid.
cred. Next
MONS. PIFFET
who is 80 we'll known in our city, and is, 30 to
speak, landmark here, was called upon.
After MIR. Pifet had finished waiting upon his
customers the reporter asked:
Rep.-Mr. Piffet, the object Of my call was to
learn your views concerning the introduction Of
cents here in our trade. especially in the retail
business2
MIR. P.-Yes Yes | know about that. wish
the first man who started that thing was taken out
beggars' currency here, for II would help to ruin
us. That il my opinion. That's it.
Rep.-Would II not be . convenience to you in
making small balances
Mr.. P.-We don't want anything below five
cents. l myself have nothing to say, for 1 want to
go away from here. | am just staying here 10
close ont, that's all; but tie man who started
this talk ought to be drowned. We want more
business, but none Of these coppers.
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boatman and resident Of ST. Louis.
Runaway.
Tuesday evening the horse attached TO the Sep
toline Oil Company wagon, while standing in
AIRS Not Gold THAT GIItters.

Abouta week ago Mr.. W. b. Nicholson, resid-
ing on Fourth street, between Carondelet aud st.
Charles, employed woman named Annie Bullion
to do the cooking for his family.
Yesterday morning Annie rose early, and pack
ing large lot Of silverware in basket, lett her
employers house while the family were asleep.
When they aweke the new cook was missing, az
was also the market basket and o lot Of silver
ware.
Mr.. Nicholson, being satisfied that Annie had
committed the theft. reported the facts to Chief
Boylan. who notified Sergeant Ryan, command
ing the First Precinct to take The case 10 hand.
But very short time had elapsed when the ser
geant had Annie in hook and the stolen SILVER Of
police headquarters.
II is evident that Annie was ON the eve oil
giving New Orleans q wide berth when arrested,
as her trunk was all packed and ready to be
shipped,
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Two well known gentlemen, taking an after.
noon promenade yesterday on Sixth street,
were accosted by "a woman in tears, who called
them into a small cottage where she said hel
husband was then lying cold, cold corpse. The
gentlemen entered the humble dwelling and
signs of poverty greeted them on every side. On
the bed stiff and stark lay the body Of mar
pale and ashy pale, in one corner. The scanty
remnants of dry bread told Of the terrible sitna
iion Of the widow.
Prompted BY the most generous motives, thu
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-22

An informal meeting Of sugar planters WAS
held on Tuesday evening for the purpose of per-
fecting an organization for the protection OF the
sugar interests, which ali present joined. There
is every prospect Of regular association being
formed. We were unable to ascertain the par
ticulars of what had been done, or was yet pro-
posed. Doubtless, however, the immediate pur-
pose in view is an organized fight against the
sugar shed monopoly and the tax it Illegally i'm
poses upon the sugar interests.
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MUNICIPAL MATTERS.
IMPORTANT TO TAXPAYERS.
ExecWtIOns on Judgments Not to Re De-
layed Much Longer.

Exccutions ON Judgments Not to he De-
layed Much Longer.
Administrator Denis and Assistant City Attor-
ucy James Grover held conference yesterday
morning on the subject Of the delinquent tax
lists. After careful consideration Of the ques'
ton u was agreed between them Administrator
Brown, who had stepped in meanwhile, concur
ring-thst the judgments rendered in tax suits.
iii Of which have been confirmed, would be ex-
ecuted after the 9Th of December next without
any further consideration for individuals or cir
Uumstances. And even this delay is granted
through the necessity OF settling the except ons
taken In number Of these tax suits.
In this connection we have been requested to
again call the attention Of delinquent taxpayers
% that portion OF the revenue law which enables
them TO borrow money from our banks with
facility which they were heretofore deprived of.
This provision, IL should be remembered, places
che lender Of the necessary money In the position
the city would otherwise occupy, with lien on
the property for the amount Of taxes due, and
hence enables the money-lender to advance the
funds at low rate OF interest
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RREvITIEs.

According to Frgerio's Fahrenheit the mercury
yesterday ranged from 53 to Ga degrees, and on
the night previous the lowest point WAS 81.
The many friends Of that well known and pa
triotio gentleman, VIM. II. Vrsdenburgh, will learn
with sincere regret OF biz decease Yesterday
His unfortunate taking off has produced sensa-
ton in our community, and to his family and
friends we tender our sincerest sympathies.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-22

To-day is the festival of ST. Cecilia, the pa
troness Of music, and in her honor the grand
mass of Rossini will be.sung at the Cathedral
and Father Migno will preach an appropriate
sermon on the divine origin Of music, from har-
mony, from heavenly harmony" born.
Perhaps some of our readers may have desire
saint whose festival is celebrated to-day. st.
Cecilia is said to have suffered martyrdom in A.
D. $50. Her parents, we are told, belonged to
noble Roman family. and betrothed their
daughter who had been converted to Christian
ity, to heather youth named Valerfan. This
youth and his brother Tiberius became Christian
converts and suffered martyrdom. Cecilia, when
commanded to sacrifice to the Pagan gods, re-
fused and was condemned to DEATH AS early as
the fifth century there is mention of church
dedicated to her at Rome, and in BEL, BY order OF
Pope Paschal, her bones were deposited there
st. Cecilia is regarded as the inventor OF the or
gan, and in the Roman Catholic Church her
festival day, November %, is celebrated with
splendid music.
She has been canonized in art and song, as
well as by the church. Chaucer, Dryden and
Pope have celebrated her in poems which rank
among the classics Of our language, while Ra-
phael, Domenichino, Dolce and many others of
the greatest artists have represented her on i'm
mortal canvas.
The musical ceremonies to-day at the Cathe-
draI we are sure, will not be an unworthy tribute
to the sainted minstrel. The names of the sing
ers are sufficient assurance that the noble COM
position which has been selected will be worthiy
rendered. The poet sweetly says:
ssWhen Jubal struck the chorded shell,
His listening brethren stood around,
And wondering on their faces fell
To worship that celestial sound.
Less than God they thought there could not
dwell,
Within the hollow of that shell,
That spoke so Swsetly aud 50 WE'LL
"But oh what art can teach,
What human voice can reach,
The sacred organs praise?
Notes inspiring holy love,
Notes that wing their heavenly ways
To mend the choirs above"
ssThis the divine Cecilia found,
And to her Makers praise confined the sound,
When the full organ joins the tuneful choir;
The immortal powers incline their ear:
Borne on the swelling notes our souls aspire,
While solemn airs improve the sacred fire;
And angels lean from Heaven to hear.
OF Orpheus now no more let poets tell;
To bright Cecilia greater power is given;
His numbers raised shade from hell,
Hers lift the soul to Heaven.
Everybody should attend the last concert OF
the German Band. at GruneWald Hall. tonight
.nvfva mo mr. a
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German editors are not the happiest of beings,
nor can they boast much Of the freedom of the
press in 'Fatherland." During the last year 266
government. of which 119 were for "libels" upon
distinguished individuals. the others for viola
ton of the press laws and criticism Of Kaiser
Wilhelm. Bismarck runs the press as suits
him, and just as he runs everything else in Ger
many
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-22

We noticed yesterday. at No. Camp street,
one Of the most artistically painted signs that
we have ever seem. The design IL decidedly
unique, and Mr.. Buckley deserves much credit
for the taste displayed in the embellishments of
his leWelry establishment
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-22

r. G. Dunn d Co. estimate the Indebtedness
OF New York-national, State, corporate and
private-at $7,375, 900. The annual inter-
est upon this amount, at six per cent, would
be more than $3.50, 000, 900.
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SIXTH DISTRICT COURT,

Mre. Seldom Lonse Lsyeune OF ais. vs. Miss
Jennie Snils--Writ of sequestration issued TO se-
quester from defendant 5000 25 belonging to a
benevolent and charitable association, styled
lies Dsmoiselles Sinceres sons Ia protection dc
Ia Sainte Verge Marie."
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CITY ECHOES.

A charge Of trespass holds Betty Lee pr1s-
oner in the Central Station.
A fence on Canal street, between Claiborne and
Derbigny, is liable TO fall and inure pedestrians
A vicious dog, in Agiers, bit son of Mrs.
southland, and WAS shot by Officer Boyers.
Carrie Holmes, arrested on 3 charge OF larceny,
was furnished suit OF apartments in the Gen.
trail Station.
Henry Banks placed his maulers on Cora Will
liams In any than a becoming way, and the re-
suit was that Banks bunked in the Second Pre-
onot Station.
II would make the contractor of the First
District blush could he have seen the number oil
broken bridges reported yesterday by the police
Of the Second Precinct.
A charge OF malicious mischief on Bienville
street, near Where, caused Henry Smith to be
arrested by Officer Howard and inoarcsrated in
the Fourth Station.house.
Fred Gilmore, 3 laborer, was lodged In the
Harbor Station. charged with being drunk and
committing an assault and battery ON Officer
Lyons.
John Franklin, chap without an occupation,
was mmured in the Sub seventh Station, charged
with malicious mischief, breaking fence and
stealing pecans.
The alarm OF fire turned in at quarter past
8 O'Clock last night WAS q blaze caused by the
explosion Of septolins lamp at the residence Of
Mrs. J. Michele. corner Of Napoleon Avenue and
Chestnut streets.
Alta quarter to o'clock yesterday morning
burglars attempted TO enter Mrs. Coles resi-
denoe corner Of Kerlerec and Derbigny reefs,
by climbing the gallery post. They were dis
covered and frightened away by the approach OF
an officer.
At about 8 o'clock yesterday morning man
named Philip Roman, native Of Germany,
aged fifty. si1 years died suddenly at his resi-
denoe Robertson street, between Spain and
Vaudeville. The coroner was notified
Drowned.
man named Martin McDsrvet while attempt
ing to draw bucket OF water, accidentally fell
into the river from off the steamer Bastrop on
her down trip, and was drowned The deceased
boarded the boat at Bayou Sara. He is steam
boatman and o resident OF ST. Louis.
A Runaway.
Tuesday evening the horse attached TO the Sep
toline Oil Company wagon, while standing in
front OF their store, No. Is Dauphine street, took
fright and ran away, and at the corner OF Customs
house and Dauphine streets the wagon colided
with shed and tore ii down.
The animal then rushed upon the banqnette,
and ran over young lady, Miss Eva Lake, who
happened to be prornenadng. She WAS slightly
Injured about her limbs. This is the second time
TINT this horse has fHR away, endane tho
lives OF pedestrians.
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THE COURTS.

Merchants and others interested in cases in
the district courts, az principals or as Witnesses
can be notified by telegraph whom to appear In
court, thus avoiding the necessity OF constant
attendapee.1
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-22

Go and hear the German Band tonight, al
Grunewald Hail. as it is the last chance to hear
them in their splendid concerts.
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SECOND DISTRICT COURT.

Armand Dupre aaks to be emanoipated.
Succession Of Margaret Girard, widow OF Jo-
seph Daros, opened.
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Don't fail to hear the last concert Of the Ger
man Band; an excellent programme will be
T,rp
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Mr. n. G.. Hester the Secretary of the Cotton
Exchange. has our thanks for neatly printed
and bound little book entitled Our Merchant
Marine" by Chas. g. Hill.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-22
POLICE APPOINTMENTS.

The Mayor yesterday ordered the promotion Of
the following supernumeraries to the position Of
patrolmen on the police force:
Second Precinct-James Sexton and W. Hem
bricks.
Ludovic DaIcalze was also appointed super
numerary for the Eighth tAlgiers) Precinct.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-22

Large credit sale Of silk velvets by Vincent &
Co. this day at 1914 O'Clock. without reserve. See
advertisement
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Everybody should attend the last concert of
an extra fine programme.
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MEETING OF SUGAR PLANTERS.

Tonight will be the last opportunity to hea
tho German Band, at Grunewa1d Hall.
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cry ASS EssMENTs.
Ringing Protest Against Glaring
Wrong.

A'NF'he'0CA
20, publishes summary of city assessments for
1s77-7s. rs follows:
Heal estate sss 95G .ls0
Income 1.229970
Furniture ........ 446 $50
Horses. etc. ....+....-........... g7S.g8I
Stocks in vessels. etc. .....-........... 523.s3f
Capital 4....... 18,9S2.621
Grand total sill lis. 395
/ will not enter into detailed consideration
of these items, but offer the two main ones to
the attention of the community.
The assessment of the real estate Of this city nj
ss9,oD.ooo lin round numbers) Is the highest that
can possibly be put on 1t without the result of an
utilization In fact. any business man must know
that this assessment dstresses the great mass
OF holders and terribly cripples this class Of
property as IL security on which to realize
money for purposes Of trade, And Just as real es-
tate is thus borne down under the weight OF taxa
ton so is the business eapacity-the eapacity for
thrift-of the mass Of the community limited.
When man has to borrow money to pay taxes
oil It's income In living instead Of. as formerly.
having q surplus to let into tho channeis 81
trade. things have come TO a bad pass Yst this
is the condition Of New Orleans to-day.
But take qp my pen more ,t especially 70 coll
the assessment Of real estate and that Of CAPT.
tai. Here Is great commercial city of more
than 100000 souls, receiving and handling an
nually 500 900 bales Of cotton. 10000 hogsheads
of sugar, with the resultant molasses, besides
oceans Of meat and breadstuffs, etc. with man
ufactories. cotton presses wholesale and retail
stores-indeed, all that goes to make up city
ami our assessors tell us the machine moves
under the power Of nineteen millions Of dollars
in copiinlI The banks have capital of ~ 100000,
the Insurance companies have a capital of
5000 OO0-making sl2,0GD,gDO-aDd q paItry
s7,o6o0oo more added to this moves our great
maehinel
A fnet like this speaks for itself In q great
city like this real estate pays four ffths OF the
expense Of government and the interest ON In
debtedness and nineteen millions of dollars of
capital comes in and pays Dittancel And the
business men who, by smothering out the
great volume Of taxable capital Of q great COM
mercial city. break down the value Of the best
Of properly, eoolly ask that property to build
railroads for them that they may arlass more
capital to escape taxation.
viii it eyer be otherwise2 Will the business
men" Of New Orleans ever see that an honest
exhibit to the assessor. while 1t will entail ON
them very moderate taxation, will 50 relieve
the real estate holder that all will ut once adj
vance together on the road to prosperity? Can
we expect them to see itP
will q legislature ever see it, and, seeing it.
turn their backs on rings and iobbers and
enact laws that will easily 'equali5e" taxation
and lift the burden from q single class Other
countries do this can We do IN At any rate, is
1t not worth working for? BRUTUS,
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PAYING THE EMPLOYEES.

The Department of Finance was occupied yes.
terday In paying off the employees OF the city fol-
the month Of september, aud II was understood
that the rolls known az the "laborers rolls would
be paid to-day.
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Mr.. George Ellis, the ever popular and accom-
Tnodating newsdealer, opposite the Post fficess
has placed Us under OBLIGATIONS by supplying
us with late Western and Northern newspapers.
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