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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-27

MOTHER AND SON,


And OF the Magnificent Corps Of ARTISTS from
the Union Square Theatre. New York
The Press Of Paris. New York and New Or
leans unto In its praise.
Times Mother and Son" has 80 many ele--
ments Of popularity that II requires no gift Of
prophecy TO foreaee its success In New Orleans
1t sustains the dazzling reputation OF Mr.. Vic
tOr1en Sardou in no uncertain fashion, and for
once In way. we agree with the playbill sem
tIment that 1t is more powerful play than tho
Two Orphans"
Pieayune: 1t Is az effective as tho Celebrated
Case, and as strong in some scenes as any OF
the situations found In the Two OrpkAns,D
lts cast Is eomplete. and as perfect as New
Orleans audiences need expect to SEQ this sea-
son. and Manager Hall deserves thanks and
support for bringing such an excellent eombi-
nation OF artists to this city.
DEMOCRAT: Judged from the loftiest heights
Of the dramatic art, the verdict must be that
Sardous drama Of Mother and Son" is one OF
the finest and ablest stage productions OF the
period, and worthy OF the greatest OF modern
dramatists. We will say to our pleasure seek
ers that to see Mother and Son" will afford
them more enjoyment than even the general
reputation OF the play promises.
EVERY NIGHT AND SATURDAY MATINEE
Manager Hall has now the pleasure OF an
nouncing for next week the presentation OF
Dumas great drama,
THE DANHsCHEFF,
by Managers Palmer and French, with their
artists In their original characters. de2G
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-27
Chinese PROGRESS.

Hung Chang. He Is at tho head of the progress
sive party In that country, whose great aim is
TO avoid the course pursued by the Japanese In
leaning 80 much upon Europeans, and to de-
velop China by Cinnamon With this view a
variety OF great undertakings are In contem-
mining operations. the gradual Introduction of
railroads and telegraphs. and postal system
on the ordinary model With view to attract
ing Investors the competitive system of select
ing employees, which for some 1000 years has
been rigidly adhered to. Is to be at once laid
aside, and any contributor to the stock Of GER
tain OF the new schemes will have the right of
nominating o clerk. No attempt at improving
the postal communication with the capital is
Immediately contempl ated, but during the sum
rner correspondence between Pekin and Iient-
sin Ia to be carried on daily by donkey or horse
mail and IL winter by route which at best in
wolves ten days.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-27
The Democrat.
TBossier Banner

The New Orleans DEMOCRAT Is q paper that
should be found In the office, place. Of business.
or at the fireside of every citizen In the State
During the session of the Legislature, theiour-
nails and laws are published officially from
week to week. Ably edited and replete with
State news and the happenings Mt the State
caVital IL Is an excellent publieation--the best
In the State. We will take pleasure in forward
ing subscriptions to the DEMOCRAT.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-27

Massachusetts savings banks deposits have
fallen Off s27000000 In the last year, and the
number of depositors has decreased 10000
The hard times have struck the Bay State
sorely. That is what made Ben Butler
possible Governor. and will keep him in the
field next year.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-27

Amusements OF the leg sort are evidently
at the height of popular favor. In New York
on Christmas Day, not less than $4,000 was
taken in at Gilmore's Garden, whore O'Leary
and Campana were walking. Some remarks
on the degeneracy OF the times seem to be In
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-27
HoKNBY's HABEAs CORPUS.

Yesterday the matter Of the application for a
writ Of habeds corpns on the part Of Hornsby
came pp before Judge Billings. in the United
States Circuit Court. The Judge after argu-
ment. refused the writ. but the Attorney Gem
eral. who represented the State. assured the
fnement for some time, and would be come
atable when wanted as witness.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-27

The New York Express mentions Wade
Hampton as probable Democratic candidate
for Vice President. Where, then, does Tom
Hendricks come In?
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-27
RIDwELLs ACADEMY OF MUSIC.
CHRISTMAA WEEK

CHKTSTMAB WEEK.
THREE MATINEES-M Monday. Dec. 23-Extra
Holiday Matinee. Wednesday Dec. as
Christmas Gift Matinee; 10000 valuable toys
presented. Thursday. Dec 2e-Last Hump
y, Dqmgty Matinee. NICK R0BERTg'
New acts by the Siegrist Mldeets-The ~ st.
Felix Sisters-The Han Rrettas-The Miacos
And the Educated Dogs. Concluding with
Harry Dressels New Transformation Scene
THE UTrERFLIES GAMBOLS. Sunday.
Dec. 20 Lolita. de22
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-27
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-STEAM ENGINES AND BOIL.
n n ers. both now and second hand. Draining
Wheels, Pumps, etc, Saw Mills, Cotton Trucks
Grab Wenches. Jaekscrews, Crate Bars, Furnace
Mouths. Wrought Iron Works. Brass and Iron
Castings OF every description. Also. one second.
hand Steam Fire Engine and one small Propel-
lor at CLARK'S FOUNDRY
Corner Race and Tchoupitoulas streets.
au 25tf
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-27
FOR RENT.

Two RENT-A NICELY FURNISHED PAR
4 Tor and bed room, with the use OF n new
piano: also few front bed rooms on the second
and third floors will be rented at moderate
price. with or Without board. Apply at $40 Camp
street. te5 i'm
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-27

There is nothing like modesty; still, 100
much of it retards man. For instance. there
is Mr.. Smalley. Of the New York Tribune In
lows: u wish i could say thought 1t unde-
served, for ngy admiration of Mr.. Ruskin Is 80
deep that might almost call it affectionate.
and ( believe. as ! have often said. that the
service he has done to art Ia immense"
Music boxes for Christmas presents at
Grunswad Hall.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-27
Fifty new Pleyel pianos at Grunewald Hall

Lowest prices for pianos organs and music
at Grunewald Hall.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-27
COPARTNERsHIPs.
DISSOLUTION OF COPARTNERsHIl

TNHE COPARTNERSHIP HERETOFORE
Il existing In this city between the under.
signed. under the style OF FINLAY Il THOMP-
SON. expired By limitation. on October 81. OF
this year. G. Il. FINLAY.
r. c. THOMPSON,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-27
PLEDGES! PLEDGES! PLEDGES

T RESPECTFULLY REQUEST ALL PER
pledged By them to me to pay for same by
MONDAY, December %. All forfeited pledges
will invariably be SOLD AT AUCTION.
P, S.-The sale will commence on December
%. at the corner Of Bourbon and Cont streets
through PLACIDE J. SPEAR. Auctioneer.
deIs lot ]. ANGLADE.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-27

special Notice to shippers of Texas
freights-From this date through bills ladng at
regular tariff rates will be given to all points
reached by the Texas Pacific Railroad and CON
nections. MI w Joyce Agent
no9a If ~ aroyiar street.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-27
NOTICE OF COMPREHENSIVE.

T1HE UNDERSIGNED HAVE THIS DAY
l. formed q copartnerahip for the purpose OF
continuing the WHOLESALE DRUG BUSI-
NESS. lately conducted by Flnlay Il Thompson
ut the same location. No. IS MAGAZINE
STREET and No. IL BANK PLACE. In this city
under the firm name of q. X. FINLAY d Co.
having purchased the assets and assumed the
liabilities Of the said firm Of Finlay Thomp-
son. This copartnership to have effect from
November /. Of this year
GEORGE r. FINLAY.
JAS. P. ALVEY.
LOUIS FAURIE.
New Orleans, December l. 1878.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-27
Notice-NeIther the In ptaiu. owners nor

the undersigned. agents of the British steam
ship MEDIATOR, Captain Hannay, from Mexi-
20. Will be responsible for any debts contracted
y. the crew of said vessel.
EoE
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-27
BANK NOTICES.


NBW bOnl-
pany, New Orleans. December %, ls78-At q
special meeting of the Board Of Directors. held
this day, n semi-annual dividend of THREE
PER CENT was declared payable on demand
de24 lot Oh. JUMONVILLE Cashier
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-27
Office Of the New Orleans Insurance Com-

The WomaD's Christian Union viii
meet every SATURDAY, at .. M. at the
Oarondeet Street Methodist Church.
MRS. J. j. LYONS, President
MRS. III, J. Coop Secretary des If
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-27
SPECIAL NOTICES.
special Notice to GreenviIIe and Bend.

ShtpDers-The steamer J. M. WHITE, unable to
has deferred her departure until FRIDAY.
twenty seventh instant tto-day) at s O'Clock
.. M. when she positively leaves.
de27 1t JANNEY Il WORK Agents.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-27

In retiring from the firm OF Finlay h Thomp-
son cordially. recommend our SUCCESSORS
g. II. FlNLAY Il CO.. to the patronage OF my
friends.
del i'm r. O. THOMPSON.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-27

Office of JeTerson and Lake Pont char

train Railroad Company-New Orleans. be-
cember 81. 1s78-The annual election for
directors OF this company will take place,
according to law on MONDAY, January G 1879
between the hours OF 10 O'Clock q. IN. and o.
M, ut the Office. No. II Baronne street
d22td WALTER Y, CROUCH Sacretarv
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-27

Company, New Orleans. September 49, 1878
Until further notice we will sell COAL at the
following rates, for cash: st. Bernard coal at as
barrel. Delivered free OF charge within city
limits.
SOFT Il w s. CAMPBELL, kpant
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-14
OFF TO EUROPE.

-Four steamers lett THIS por' yesterday for Europe
ing total oil nearly TOUR hundred passengers
The Guy OF Berlin. of tue Inman line. took 100
passengers, among whom we're Judge Ai!lcr, OF the
Court OF Appeals with hts vile aud daugh
ter; SIR John Coodc, OF England; Judge W.
A. Moore, Dr. rnomss sbcarer, WHO and daughter, VI
Baltimore; Major A. H. DAVIS, Of syracuse; A. NJ.
Scarborough. vi Memphis, Tenn. n. Guiliord and
wife, III. B Barney, DR. Elias J. Whitehead and the
Rev. Faner Murphy.
TIE Etbiopia, .. tho Anchor iinc, had eighty two
passeng The Mosei, Of the North &c, man line,
took out sey,niy passengers. prominent among
whom wcrc Professor w. u. WuitDey, Of
Yale; Professor hjsmar u. Boyesen, OF
Cornell University, aud wife, Mr. A Earring
Gould, General Robert Allen, United states Army
Kew. Thomas J. Fitzgerald OF the faculty ol Mount
al Mays College, EmncttsDurg, Md (; Mr. ). skou
-Severn y. vau1erpool, General Allen OF this
city ana Crosby :. Noyes, OF The Washington Star.
rue HcIvsti, OF The Na.'onal line, had thrty
passengers on board Among them were the Rev.
Dr. William NJ Taylor OF The Broadway Tabernacle;
Tue Rev W 49, Culits, the Rev. John Muchcl, Dr. H.
l.. SmIth aud MAJOR Ailcnwright.
The steamer Assyra, OF the Anchor lioe, also left
for BRISTOL Win ~ psssengers but with great deal
VI rssght ssa several hundred horses aud cattle.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-14
IN THE MEsHES OF THE LAW.

Antonio Brigia, the Italian charged by Officer
Chard of the Society for the Prevention OF Cruelty
to Children, with assault on Maria Antonia Tar.
dogma and cruel treatment OF Maria Gargano, was
arraigned for examination before Judge Wandeli In
the Tombs, yesterday. The children chung to the
officer and appeared 10 be great terror OF their late
master.
Briga's appearance was unprspossessing. His
short hair, boodshot eyes, mouth coarse and cruel
looking, his dirty and greasy Shirt and his tall
pointed black were all prominent Occupying the
court room benches his fellow country men, Their
dark eyes earnestly liked upon the Judge, and them
selves many photographs OF the man 10 troubis.
Judge Wandcl looked over the papers In tho case
and Brgia stood by nis counsel. Tho magistrate
asked Chiardi II the evidence OF little Tardogna
could be substituted. me officer said no aud the
Judge reluctantly told Brigiia he was tree.
The Italians face made uglicr by smile and
he fastened into the corridor There 10 mis- dismay
he WAS arrested by United States Marshal Dowley
tho charge Of kidnapping the girls and bringing them
this country violation Of chapter 464, volume H.
OF the United States Statutes AZ Large. At Commits
sioner Osborns's office he asked II he guilty
He answered no. He was committed 10 Ludlow Street
Jail In default OF s. 900 bail and his examination
down Tor Monday at two p. II. ar rr
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-14
ATTACKED BY IRAMPS.

Al noon yesterday Mr.. sidney Q. smith, well
known rosiaent OF Jersey CITY, wnilo on tho way to
his home ut No % Ego avenue, Jersey City Heights
was stopped when wthin stones throw Of his door
by Two rough Looking young men, ono OF wnom re-
quested him to tell the time OF day. Mr. Smith was
about TO reply whom the other fellow seized him by
the throat IRON behind aud held him while the nrst
man attempted to rob him. Mir smith vigorously
acfsnd himself ana beat the follow in front Of him
with until tho stick was snlvsred TO spntsrs
me hignwaymon, becoming alarmed ut his outcries,
dealt him two bioss IN The mead, Knocking MIN
into the street, ana fed Alter Their departure
Mr. smith proceeded 10 tho Fourth precnct police
station house, Grand street. where no reported tue
assault 10 Captain Lennon. Detective John O'Neh
description of tne men and started In pur-
suit Of them. An hour later he came upon two sus-
picious looking trabps, Que OF whom was bleeding,
IN Psmrapo avenue api tcok them into custody. AZ
tito police sabn lfey gave their names as Benjamin
Rouse snd FScssrcH Dcegap. Mr.. Smith was seat
ivr aud on Tcasnlpg. ,he police station positively
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-14

reporter vsitot the Essex County Jaii yesterday.
and talked with young D'ekerson, tho alleged tnisv
Ing bank clerk, anu bis pal" Joe Wertz They
gave the name OF the o''spotter," who laid In with
them aud hanaed them over 10 the police, ~ joan
Rover, horse conauctoo, who used TO be on the
orange line. Tho pair denied stoutly that they
had ever intended to 60 on a swindl,ng tour in
Canada, but said that Rsvsr proposed some
y UGH thing. Dickcrson does not pretend
that he Is innocent OF having TAKEN the bank Iunds
but PROCESSES great confidence that he will never be
sent 10 State Prison He declares that others, who
hold their heads ngn, are as uccp In the mre as
la the niud and that when the pinch comes they
will not allow him To tell 'aIi he kpows-that
4, TO say, will securc his silence by ootai,-
ing his release Ho insists ttiat Werz Is en-
tircIy right In claiming TINT ne tWerz) had
no hand the robbery OF tue bank aud therefore CON-
United crime Tor winch he can be hcic. He says
he merely heipcd Dickerson TO spend the money IN
his possession. Both tho young men SHOW very
bold front The maiu thing that troubles Dickerson,
80 no declares, Is false report that hc was not
game" lie stoutly INSISTED that no was aud u.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-14
SINGULAR DEPRAvITY.

As good specimen OF young brute as has appeared
in court since the days Of the Boston boy
10 Jeffrey Phaen eighteen years old. who lived at No.
301 West Thirty ninth street. He arrested
OF his mother anu brought before Juage Smith
yesterday. Mrs. Phaisn sail that sns had in vain
cndeavored TO restrain the boy from wiiiul and
malicious tricks Cruelty seemed part Of his nature,
and oil late his conduct toward herself and his
younger brother q little fellow six years
old, has been perfectly scandalouS On Friday
night she lett home Tor while, anu
return found the Ill conditioned jeffrey raging
about and turning every thing topsy turvey he had
been drinking. aud when she attempted TO remon
sIraIe with him he became more inceused and began
breaking whatever he could lay hold OIL The absence
U younger alarmed the woman too and she
questioned jeffrey about him. only TO be iurtner
threatened. lie was driving her from the room whom
and forced open tue door IN spite of her sons op
position. There che found the little Sky r-od boy
his iee tied TO hook near tho ceiling and sus
pended head DOWNWARD. Tho unfortunate CHILD
nd clearly beeu there time He black
the lace, the tongue was olling from bis mouth
The eyes were starting from their sockes. lew
his days. MIRA Pnaicn relieved the little fellow but
AZ ain bcset by jeffrey, who drove her from the
house Oncor Blgin was then called Ia 10 interfere
whom the young rutian got out OF the window ana
climbed up the Are escape to the ROOF. The officer
followed him II vny alter an exciting chase
several housetops mat he succeeded ~ Catching
him. These statements were laid before the Judge,
together with Information that young PhaIen had
Already served three the Island Tor beating
hrs mother.
Jenrey, said the Judge, 'you look like an in,elli
gent youth, but you seern 70 have the nature OF .
brute. You have beaten your own inothor-the boat
Trend you have tus word---and deserve the most
severe punishment. only regret that The law does
hot allow 10 inhict heavier penalty Than the
tweve nonths' mprsoninent to which sentence you
default OF 81 900 oa Tor good behavior anu the hue
OF $40 winch you must also pay Ii could multiply
your punisnDeot nvetoid would gladly do H."
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-14
JEALOUS AND DANGEROUS.

Mrs Elizabeth Patrick was arraiened 10 the Jeaer-
sou Market Police Court yesterday, charged by
her husband, Jonn H. Patrick, with having
threatened to shoot himw,tn q revolver Patrick
Is q gentleman OF imposing appearance,
with blonde muAtache and side whisksra The
lady 10 = ANAL, pump brunette. who yesterday wore
deep mourning and seemed decidedly III at Yes
terdsy's was only OF many enacted by the
PAIR before q police jusre. Two years ago CON-
plant was maze Deiore Judge smith by this same
Mrs. Patrick tnat her husband Ind abap-
doncd her, aud ON the warrant then issued Johu
himself WAS produced In court. He Audited being
intimate with the ompiainant but denied having
ever married her. For time The case seemed hope
Iessiy entanglea but a. Length minister appeared
aud testified that he had united the couple wsaock
ON this Patrick adhered NIL the Str 10 his state
ment said that II q marriage ceremony had ever
been performed he vas drunk nj tue tmc
aud knew nothing about ii. Then q long ex
animation ana various meetings between defendant
aud complainant followed, IN ono o which u was
thought iner differences were adjusted. Tho Court
over ana Patrick Was put bonds 70 pay the
womau's support. Tnsn his boudsmen surrendered
him, but tue complainant u Is claimed, intercedsd In
his Denaf secured MIN his Freedom
What nas passed since IL - hard TO say. but ycstcr-
day Patrick accused Enzabeth oil having pointed ms
own revolver his nead und Threatened to blow
Drains she denied u, said snc had never said
unKisd word him aud tcsriuliy assured tho Court
that her husband mad numped up the charge to get
rid OF her.
He Is tirsd Of me now,' she said, land wants to
leave me again. We have separated before, but he
had aiwa, came back aud bsgs ed his knees 10
live with him again. lie wants another woman now,
aud he makes this false accusation OF my using
pistol never puiicu on him aud never had
TO pull"
Further questioning seemed TO indicate that jealousy
was AZ tue cotton OF the trouble
.fhen," said Judge smith, "f this Is all tho result
OF jealousy pity you, Mr.. Psuick There Is only
way OF getting rid o jealous woman, anu that 10 to
chain Ler or lock her up"
.'wcil, then, cnsin mo up,' said Elizabeth, between
her ccncned teeth, aud she glanced drantly aJ Judge
and complainant
VERY well, 1'il Try "a" said the Judge.
"You viii nav. to iurnsn $500 Daii tor your good
behavior or 20 to the Island tor month
Elizabeth led TO tue PRISON, still looking de-
lsBcc hui was later on parcled GU her counsel Nr.
McCieand, vouching Tor her appearance with bail on
Monday
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-14
HE CUSTOM HOUSE CHANGES.

General Arthur was at the Custom House yesterday.
The Collector General Merritt, also arrived IN
good season. and was very soon alter surrounded by
number Of callers at the Surveyors Office Among
the ars. callers General Palmer Appraiser Of the
Port, several years ago. Mr.. N. W. Bingham, Special
Treasury Agent, Of Boston; General John A. Foster
and many other prominent republican politicians ON
Friday the Collector was engaged in perfecting
his bonds This Is found 20 oe rather slow work,
owing TO the fact that many OF General Nerritrs
friends out OF town. He hopes, however, 10 have
his bonds for 100000 slgncd by tomorrow As soon
as the District Court notifies the Treasury Depart,
ment that the bond has been aed tho commission OF
Collector will be forwarded to General Merritt
Colonel Burr, the new Naval Officer, huds NO dim
Guilty In furnishing the necessary 500 900 surety He
will quality Tomorrow.
The Collector. IN conversation with the HERALD
reporter announced that he proposes to make no re-
movas from the force of the Collectors Department,
except Tor cause Al the same time he VIII insist
upon having the laws as we'll as the Treasury regua-
tioDs strictly carried out He expects every empoye
to act up 10 every requirement. pei form hts task
rs II he were engaged IN a mercantile house.
Inc excitement consequcnt upon the suspension OF
Collector Arthur anu avail O1csr Cornell has entirely
subsidized, and the officials In ana about tho Custom
House are vieng with each other how best to worship
tn rising sun.