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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-29
SUICIDE FROM SHAME,
Negro Publicly whipped in virginia
Blows cut HIS Brains.
IN. Y. Herald.

NORFOLK, Dec. 17.-One OF the strangest OF
tragic occurrences took place at Buckhorn,
In upper Nansemond county, Yesterday
morning, which shows up the negro charac-
ter In new and extraordinary light. Moses
Ford. who was employed as negro laborer
on the Seaboard and Roanoke Railroad. was
arrested for stealing $40 worth of property
from farmer. The Judge OF the neighbour
hood soon ascertained his guilt, and speedily
sentenced him to. receive thirty-nine lashes at
the public whipping post, which Is the usual
penalty In this commonwealth for petty lar
ceny. The punishment was duly inflicted bv
the constable, and at Its termination Ford ex-
hibited the widest emotion, and left with the
greatest precipitation for home. A deep
sense OF modification seemed to settle upon
him, and he was perfectly overwhelmed.
He spoke to his mother calmly, without
mentioning the shame to which he had been
subjected, and called for his gun. His mother
handed him the weapon, when he repaired to
the back yard, out of the sight Of the mem
bers OF his family, and placing the muzzle OF
the gun to his forehead, pulled the trigger
with his foot His agitation caused the
charge to miss and he stood uninjured. He
deliberately readiusted the piece and fired
again, this time with fatal effect, as a large
part OF the skull was blown away and his
brains scattered over the ground, presenting
a most revolving and CHASTITY spectacle An
inquest was held by the coroner, as the law
provides.
This startling ending of a simple public
Whipping causes considerable feeling In the
There is a growing sentiment
in Virginia against the whipping post, and
this tragic result will materially add to its
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-29
THE NEW ORLEANS DEMOCRAT, SUNDAY,

A mortar Of suitable bore Ia sponged out, q
charge OF powder Is dropped into the muzzle,
quick fuse is put into the touch-hole, 9 fire
stick is applied to the fuse, and instantly. the
contents OF the gun are hurled straight into
the air. Now, as we said above, the bursting
charge is In the globular portion OF the bomb,
and this part Is lowest In the gun, SO that It's
time fuse, communicating with the detonants,
may. ignite with the discharge. But the
whole case Is SO weighted that as soon as 1t
leaves the muzzle the top and bottom are re-
versed, with the result that the fuse burns
and the explosion or explosions take place
upward, the wisdom OF which arrangement
will be at once apparent. There is practically
case or Its component parts, to the number OF
surprises" which could be put into one rock
ct, In which, both for night and day exhibi-
tions. the system followed is the same.
The brighter and more expensive of the fig
ures emitted from smoke or cloud are made
OF silk; by far the greater number, however,
are formed Of q very soft, light, but singularly
cohesive paper In the case OF dragons tigers,
fish, birds and such like, the material Is cut,
sewn and painted In the form and colors OF
the object intended to be represented But
this is not enough. II Ia necessary that the
image shall assume its proper posture In the
air, when released from the space In which it
is folded and packed as lightly as possible,
that 1t shall float lightly and descend but
gradually. To insure this requires as may
be imagined, great nicely of adjustment OF
the filmy texture Small leaden weights are
disposed here and there about the figure and
small circular holes are cut in carefully de-
termined spots OF the belly, back, legs and
head for the admission and exit of the air
which keeps 1t inflated Flags and banners,
pictures and screens, are In one piece; their
folds are opened, and they themselves are
kept In visible position TO the eye in the
flight and descent by small weights as above,
but only on that edge which should be down.
ward. All Of the simples and many OF the
more elaborate cloud effects are produced by
colored earths of fine consistency, iudeiously
disposed; others are the result OF tho com
bustion of the aerial commxture of certain
chemical substances
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-29
THE KING KILLERS.
The scheme Of Passanantc for the Regen-
GRAFTON Of the world.
ICOJogne GaZnttp. |

lC0logne GaZetteI
Two pieces Of manuscript were found In the
house OF the cook PaSSanante. the would-be
regicide One was a half sheet of paper, COW
erred on both sides with writing In blue ink.
The other was q note book of small octave
size, containing number of entries, written
with the same ink. The latter contained the
heads OF Passanante's scheme for the repen-
Grafton OF the world. A PREDATORY fly leaf
commences In this manner: Dear brothers
men OF the whole world. IL belongs to you to
solve the problem of society and the universe"
The first step toward the happiness Of man
kind must be taken by Immediate slaughter
of all emperors, kings and princes. All ocea-
sions OF war between the national famjlie3 !"
must be removed and as first step to this the
reforming cook demands "the abolition OF
Generals" The third class of men who
would stand In the way Of the Inauguration
Of perfect economy of national families"
are projects lgendarmes and policemen.) The
punishments with which retail dealers are
threatened, are remarkably ferocious. All
eatablcs are to be sold at fixed price, but the
articles on sale may be ranged In three class
es-good, better and best-so that every pur-
chaser OF meat, butter, bread, or other food
may choose according to his taste and his
purse. The author OF the scheme is no
communist, but champion Of the rights
cheats, and similar criminals, are to be
that. this threat might be metaphorfcal
until we discovered from a later extract that
robbers and cheats who are able to produces
extenuatlng circumstances are to be punished
by mlder death" Trades unions are to he
obligatory. Every citizen Is to pay a month";
ly contribution into the three public banks of
health and wealth-the commercial. the pro-
vincial, and the universal. The Universal
Republic will fix the amount and the kind Of
payment which each class OF citizen is TO rem
der. The civil list will apparently be very
big affair. Every one will have fright either
to work or to be pcnsioned." Passanante de-
clares in one passage In this note book that he
Christ as the model OF steadfast-
ness" and Brutus (which Brutus) as ''the
model Of self-denial and conrauen
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-29
Love and Money.
Washington Gapital.I


| In Norwich, Conn, beautiful young girl
named Mary Naples, became infatuated with
Edward Chase, anice young man about town
but the battle is not always to the strong NOT
the chase to the fast, as was proved by Mary's
father forbiddiDg Edward the house. The
more he did so the more Mary was mashed
on Ned, whom she would see OF moonlight
nights, until ut last they got preacher and
were married on credit, hoping that the cruel
parent would relent and pay the bill for mat
rimonial happiness. But so far from doing
so, he swore he would not see the man who
had made him q father-in-law without his
consent, and having, like Roman father,
sternly declared all this, he made will to
the effect that Mrs. Edward Chase, his
daughter should not have cent Of his
money while she lived with Chase For three
months Ned and Mary continued as happily
together rs became two young people who
had married In such q romantic way, and
then the town was surprised mt divorce case
cruelty. No one could have suspected such
thing. so dove-Iike had been the life OF Ned
and Mary.
The divorce was granted, and Mary Naples
then presented her claim for the property, as
sorting that she was no longer the wife of
Chase, which was corroborated by her pre-
senting her divorce papers to the trustees,
who Immediately gave the control of the prop
erty, which consisted of houses, bank stock
and bonds worth thousands of dollars, into
her hands.
Edward and Mary again met as lovers, and
ut the end OF two days. as the sequel shows,
they were once more united In the bonds OF
holy matrimony. The wedding tour No. 2
was not as extended as the first, and the cere-
mony throughout waSconducted on q strictly
private scale, without OStentatiOn.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-29
JAPANESE FIREWORKS.
Rockets That Are Fired Half Mile =
Birds, Beasts and Dragons in the Air.


Japanese night fireworks are Of two kinds,
ground displays and rockets. Day fireworks
are exclusively of the latter kind, for obvious
reasons. Effect can only be produced by them
in the air and at a distance and as many of
them consist OF more or less sombre imagery
traced in smoke or cloud, clear blue sky is
the best background for their disclosure. The
full success OF this, again, is dependent, not
only upon a clear atmosphere, but also on
perfectly calm weather or the gentlest of
zephyrs. The morning of our visit exempli-
fled this; the heavens were as lead in color
and brisk breeze was blowing off the land.
Notwithstanding this, the proprietor courte-
ously insisted upon sending us couple of his
magic cases, as unlike the foreign rocket as
can well be conceived. Out of one of these
burst clouds of variegated hue, with fantastic
accessories, but which were blurred and
smothered by the murk behind. From the
other emerged tricolor flag, which was
seized by the wind and borne rapidly far out
into the bay, mere waftage of the air." Night
and day rockets-we must use this word for
want of a better-are neither of them self
propelling. They are shot perpendicularly
into the air from mortars embedded in the
soil at right angles to the horizon. Perfect ac-
curacy Of flight is thus insured, a result
hardly attainable with the western stick and
self propulsion system. The ordnance is
made OF wood-very often mere pine, though
camphorwood is preferred The extreme
elevation can be attained by affixing wings to
the missile. The latter is sometimes Of spher-
ical, but generally Of cylindrical FORM In
the latter case the bursting charge is con |
tanned in globe at the bottom of the cylinder. |
Suppose one OF these about to be discharged |
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-29
Disease a Friend to Life.
washington Post. Dec. all

The anniversary meeting OF the Medical
Society of the District of Columbia took place
last evening at Tallmadge Hall A large a,l-
dience assembled to hear the grafton BY DR..
A. L. A. King. The subject Of the essay was,
1.-THE Conservative Influence of Disease in
Producing Longevity" With much force OF
argument and analysis he labored to prove
that disease was not the terrible enemy to
mankind that 1t had been painted by the ter
Jrors of humanity, but In reality was true
and benefcent friend. He quoted from the
celebrated DR.. Austin Flint that ''the exist
ence Of disease, rightly considered, was an
inestimable boom" He said that disease was
not, Up itself, better than health, but that it
contributes to promote longevity, relatively to
circumstances. He cited morbifc conditions,
known as gastritis rheumatism, hemorrhage,
humps, and insisted, with an earnestness
that commanded attention. and subtlety of
logic that inspired respect for his originality
OF thought, that these diseases prevented
sudden death. In gastritis, the patient natu-
rally refrained from eating, and demanded
copious draughts Of cold water treatment
which the most skillful surgeon found to be
the best. In rheumatism the acute pain de-
manded rest, and rest was found to be Just
the thing needed, for the articular symptoms
proved that heart disease was the real enemy,
and muscular exertion was the most fatal
thing for affection Of the heart. So with other
diseases.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-29

the stage. This time he said beseechingly:
II am feeling very uncomfortable. Let me
be, am-really am not we'll" He yielded,
however, and was again received with tu-
lnultuous shouts. He remained Oh the stage
Till the end Of the national hymn, when his
strength seemed to abandon him. He disap-
peared In the green room, sustained by the
actors, and followed by the plaudits Of the
an ovation still greater. That day In the hall
Of the Reunion Of the Mobiles" one OF the
largest and most beautiful halls In the world,
the nobility Of st. Petersburg gave q banquet
to the deputies Of the nobility Of Moscow, who
had come to congratulate the emperor. The
elite Of the upper classes were present at this
banquet, which was presided over by the
afliuent and naughty Count -Damydolf.
This parsonage had ct his right Ossip Iwano-
witch, and at his left Prince Gagarnie, presi-
toast TO his majesty the Emperor was fol-
lowed by tumulttlous pIaudits, which lasted
ten minutes without any interruption, and
were stiiled only by the trumpets OF the or
chestra. When the Empress had also been
toasted according to nsage,. Count Orloff-
Damydolf also rose and drank to the health
OF Ossip Iwanowitch. The latter, who had
been told what to do, rose In his turn, and
In the midst Of the applause took his glass
Of champagne, and, In an undeItone, pro
heard. Although the enthusiasm was aug
menting, and the people were leaving their
seats to touch glasses with him, the poor hero
OF the day fled, glad TO quit the seat OF honor
where he found himself so isolated
At length Ossip Iwanowitch quit the scene
upon which he had been made to enter as
rapidly as he had arrived there. For some
weeks he was seen at all the aristocratlc balls
and court receptions In company with his
Snowman, Gen Todleben. For some weeks
people made patriotic reflections on the facii-
ty with which Russian peasants accom-
modated themselves to all sorts Of situations,
and declared that nature gave them In high
degree an appreciation Of the amenities Of
life, and this poor man, who was q perfect
dullard, suddenly disappeared, without any
body's asking, or SO much as dreaming to
pek what had become of him. In interested
circles, the real state of affairs had been
found out, and as 1t was impossible to correct
the error which had been committed without
risk OF administering shock to the proprie-
ties, and as on the other hand, Ossip Iwano-
witch was not to blame, they simply sent
him away from headquarters and isolated
him In the government of Novgorod. He had
been taught with difficulty to read and write;
they appointed him sous-lieutenant I'm
regiment of Hussars, to which he still be-
longs, 1t is said. They took care of his rela-
tives, and particularly Of his father, an old
whom they brought back from Sibe-
ria. Such was his fortunate yet miserable
career.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-29
Copper in Their oysters.
Newark Advertiser

There Is no accounting for tastes. An
American who, for the first time, eats small
oyster in England, and then for a week after
ward Is under the impression that he has an
old-fashioned copper cent in his mouth, will
pc convinced that it will only he necessary to
import genuine Shrewsburys or blue points
INTO that country to achieve millions and the
roseate view of circumstances, however, is a
fallacy: The English have become so accus-
toned to the taste of copper that they like it,
and oysters found at Great South bay, Long
in great demand. and are sent abroad in large
quantities. They. were worth only thirty
cents per hundred last year, but now bring
ments are reported from Patchogue and other
towns on the Great South bay direct to Eng
land, but the larger portion is exported
through New York firms. The oysters are
well preserved, arrive in good condition and
find ready sale, SO that the trade is rapidly
increasing.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-29
UP a Tree.
baltimore SUM-


A treasure up a tree was seen In the watches
OF the night by peddler who was sleeping In
q farm house in the Shenandoah Valley. He
told his dream to the farmer next morning,
and on three successive nights he had the
same vision. Then he prevailed upon the
farmer to accompany him to the forest,
where he pointed out large oak tree as the
one he had seen in his dream. 1t was appa-
rently sound at the butt. but about twenty
feet up a limb had been broken off. The
farmer did not feel like humoring what he
supposed to be a superstitious whim, but the
old fellow seemed to have confidence In his
vision, and offered him one-half the spoils If
he would help him cut down the tree. When
the tree fell there was rattle Of coin near
where the limb had been broken off, and q
hollow was found there. By little chopping
a larger cavity was found, and within was a
mass OF silver. Both seemed wild with de-
light, and on counting up found that the pile
amounted to $4,000. The peddler expressed
his unwillingnes to carry around SO much
silver In his pocket, and inquired where he
would be- likely to get greenbacks for his
share. The farmer, having considerable
money in his house, Immediately transferred
to the peddler S2500 in paper money and took
charge OF the entire lot OF silver The peddler
disappeared, and when his partner attempts
to pass some of the silver, 10! it was counter
felt He was the victim of gang Of coiners
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-29
Getting Rid or Unpleasant Husbands.

Miss Callahan, who was prosperous MILL
ner in Boston, married Patrick Cain, who
was a lazy loafer. The match was not liked
John, who was passionately fond of her.
brooded over the matter until his hatred Of
Cain became a mania. At last he vent into
the couples bedroom at night. shot Cain four
times as he lay asleep, and then killed him
self. Cain is recovering. Miss Meadows
marriage to Elijah Lane in Waco, Texas. was
displeasing to her family. Her two brothers
induced her to return home, and when Lane
went there to get his wife, she shot him
dead on the doorstep. A less summary, but
equally murderous, course was taken bv
Henry Williams, in Walla, Miss, who poisoned
his son-in-law In order to rid his daughter of
drunken husband
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-29

II you want bargains for Christmas gifts
dontfail to visit No. 147 Canal street. During tho
day they are slaughtered and at night they are
given away at auction.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-29
WAR! WAR;! WAR!!!

GEE PROF. BERTRAND'S REMEDY FOR
- the destruction of all noxious INSECTS and
GRASSES, especially of the Coco and Bermuda
For further particulars apply to the depot,
Ne. 50 Car0ndelet street,
ro ST A. L. STUART, Agent
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-29

Just thin Of i'll Seventy-ive cents win buy
the charming little story book "Chatterbox' at
No. lat Canal street.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-29

Steinway and Knabe pianos at Grunevald
Hall - - N--0 !" CRU
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Original signed,

UElSIHAI Sl&neH
GEORGE W. DUPRE.
Per pro ALBERT c. JANIN.
GEORGE W. DUPRE.
Per pro H. ]. HEARSEY.
GEORGE W. DUPRE,
JOHN AUGUSTIN.
PAUL WATERMAN.
STEPHEN D. POOL. JR.
NORMAN MCF. WAIVER.
e. A. BRANDAO,
CHRISTOPHER NUNGES5ER.
ANDREW G. WEAVER.
W. r. BARROW,
VIM B. STANSBURY,
EMMETT WEAVER,
9. =. WHITNEY.
A. w. DANIEL.
L. ID. HARRIS,
THOS. MoGOVERN,
A. ]. LEROY,
FREDERICK ALEXANDER.
J. II. GINTZ.
j. w. ACKEhLY
y. s. GODDARD,
RICH'D NORMAN,
III. NJ. WOOTAN,
w. FL. DRUKY,
JAMES u. AUGUSTIN.
BENZ. F. YOUNG. Sr..
JOS. E. SALLETTES.
e. A. SAUNIER,
VICTOR HkBERT.
JOHN D. YOUNG.
JOHN L. POOL.
CARLETON F. poor.
AUG. MANDRY.
LEWIS HUNT.
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Are you hungry. little boyi
To your mother go;
Tell her every erocer's store
Has shadines to show,
land ask her for Ave nickels.)
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-29
FACTORS AND TRADERS
INSURANCE COMPANY,

ASSETS APRIL 80, 1878, sl28s,a16 a.
ED. A. vPALFREY. President.
JOHN CHAFFE, Vice President.
THOS. F. WALKER. Secretary.
Trustees.
John I. Noble. B. F. Eschelman,
John Chaffe. W. G. Black.
Richard Milliken. Charles Chafe.
]. /. Warren. 1. G. Jurey.
Samuel Friedlander, VIM. Hartweu,
A. A. Yates, O. j. Leeds,
r. NJ. -Walmesley. A. T. Janin..
A. II. May, Joseph Bowling,
I. Lytt- Lyon, A. N. Bickham.
Samuel III. Boyd. Henry Abraham
Joseph McEiroy. Louis Bush.
Vim. J. Behan, A. BritIin.
81 G. W, Sentsll.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-29
ARTICLE VI.

No stakeholder of this company shall ever be
responsible beyond the amount OF any unpaid
balance due. to the company on the shares
owned by him. for any debt. fault. contract or
informally In organizing have the effect Of rem
dering this charter null. or OF exposing stock
holder to any liability beyond the amount OF the
unpaid balance due upon his stock.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-29
ARTICLE ",

No shares OF the capital stock OF this com
thereof unless full paid. and no stock can b,
sold without having been fret offered to til,
corporation. which shall have the privilege O
purchasing at an appraised price; and In case
the corporation should decline to purchase tber
any siockholder shall have the refusal of tht
stock proposed to be sold upon the same terms
The stock shall be transferred only on the books
OF the corporation
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-29
ARTICLE VII.

Thus done and passed In my office at New Or
leans, the day month and year first above writ
ten, In the presence of Henry Fl. Baker and
valle Rozier. competent witnesses residing In
pearers and me. said notary. after reading Of
The New York herald., 1878-10-13
EUROPEAN s,rEAmsIlip,.

GENh NAL TkANsATLANfIU COMPANY.
" BETWEEN NEW YOAk AND HAvRB.
Companys pier 42 North River foot Of Mort st.
LABkApuR sanger "Wednesday. Oct 16, 80 4. N.
ANT LAUkANT. Laciesnes.. Wed'day, Oct. 23 3 Z. NJ.
PRICh OF PASSAGE IS GOLD un Guiding wine) TO
Havre- First cabin S1O: second cabin x5 third sabn
$50 ses.rge s26 inelaaing wine. bedding and utensils
RETURN rlCkkiS AT REDUCED RAfks.
gers ... n -
For freight or passage At philadelphia apply TO
ALONxo snOrWkL1. chestnut ST.
The New York herald., 1878-10-13
COAsTwlsE srEAMsHIPs.

A TLAS MAIL LINE
N FOR WEST INDIES AND SOUTH AMERICA
Regular bi-monthy saings from pier 81 North River
For KINGSTON, ia. ana uAYri-
CisAhi October 10
Octouer -
OF PANAMA and SOUTH PACIFIC PORTS (yia.Aspin-
waD-
ALf5 October 10
class British built iron Superior nrs ass
passen ger accommodations
PIN. FoKWooD CO.. General Agents
No q A-.ll.l
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COASTWISE STEAMSHIPS.

TINTED STATES AND BRAZIL
" NAIL STEAMSHIP LINE
tor ST. Thomas, Para, Pernxmbuco. Bxnia and Rio d
Jansro,
connecting at st. Thomas with German
Rico and Spanish Main.
The new arst class irou steamship CITY or RIO D.
JANEIRO, Captain Weir. will sail tor the above port
Tuesday, November S. at IL NJ
Freights at low rntos taken tor the above portA
Freights received ~ Roberts' dock, Brooklyn.
Insurance lower than by any other no shippers deslr
ing insurance elect same under open policy.
For freight engagements passage havng elegant at
commodstionsl apply TO
.. II. MALLORY co.. Agents. Office pier 10 e. Il.
No freight received after tho Id
Freight must paid In advance.