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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-06

1t is quite as unsafe to write up horse race
in advance as 1t Is to give q detailed account
OF a hanging in distant parish based on a
simple knowledge that it was appointed to
transpire on certain day. Yesterday low
ing contemporary held this discourse con-
corning the TenBroeck and Mccarthy fizzle
at Louisville on the fourth:
The greatest race in this quarter of the CEN
fury was run yesterday between the Southern
horse TenBroeck and the Western mare Mol
Lie Mccarthy.
Our contemporary goes on to say, "The
race was for $4,000, four-mile heats, and it
was won by TenBroeck in S:19A." A four
mile dash might be won in 8:19I, but it
wouldn't be the greatest race in this quarter
of the century by about "a, according to
the Tines own showing; but how a great
race OF four-mile heats can be won on that
showing we can't exactly see. What became
of the other two heats The mare was dis
tanced and ruled out on the first heat, and
the horse came in at a hand-gallop, making
very poor time, and himself SO distressed
that 1t was not likely he would have held out
through another heat. 1.-THE greatest race in
this quarter Of the century" was not even run
to a close, and proved splendid tizzle. Yet
the Times closes with the assurance that
The victor will become immortal in the rec
ords of the turf, and the gallant mare will be
remembered with as much enthusiasm as the
victor himself.
Too much fourth of July!
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-06
THE NEW ORLEANS DEMOCRAT, SATURDAY, JULY 1878

nothing Of the Sherman letter, but bears en-
phatic testimony to the fairness of the cleo
ton in the Felicianas, to the circumstances
connected with Anderson's protest and the
forgery Of his jurat. Then comes In Packard,
him of the fertile brain" and superhuman
accuracy as described by his attorney, Harris,
who says, In contradiction Of Pitkin-'I do re-
member one thing, that one conversation had
was regarding Anderson, who wanted his
protests back, and Pitkin would not give them
up, as they were in drawer locked up and
Pitkin intimated that Anderson was in cor
respondence on the other side"
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-06

The Supreme Court in Monroe yesterday
gave the lottery swindle black eye. 1t sus-
tanned Judge Houston and virtually knocked
the stuffiing out of act No. g.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-06
PARISH COMMITTEE.
Rooms PARISH COMMITTEE.

Democratic Conservative Party.
New Orleans July 6, 1878.
An adjourned meeting of the Committee on
Credentials of this committee will be held at
the rooms No. 116 Poydras street, on MONDAY,
eighth instant, at 10 O'Clock a. m.
The case of the contest in the Fourteenth
Ward will be inquired into at that hour, Con-
testants are expected to take due notice.
JOHN F. MARKEY,
Chairman Committee on Credentials.
A. j. KELLY. Secretary pro tenn, jy6H
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-19
LaWyeFe.

Ill fares this land TO Fastening ills prey,
thinks the average American who notices
annually about commencement time how law
yers accumulate, and torgets that 1t Is not
necessarily true that business for the thous-
ands OF advocates annually licensed increases
In the same remarkable proportion. In
France, however curious 1T may seem, the
number Of lawyers has decreased during the
last half century, though there has been q
small increase of population. At the time OF
the Restoration, In 1914, there were 1872 law
yers in France; there are now but 3139, a de-
crease of 1888, or nearly one-tifth. In 1914
there were 1920 nOtarie5 public; on the first
Of January last there were but 10,051, a
decrease Of 2l69. or more than one.sixth.
The figures are sufficiently odd even Ii they
do not indicate such results as that radical
reformer, Peter the Great, desired when he
declared that he had only two lawyers In his
dominions, one Of whom he intended to hang.
as soon as he had got home,<l The decrease in
the number Of bailiffs and other officers of
the law i1 France might be accounted for on
the hypothesis that against process-servers
the same prejudice existed which was notor-
Gus three or four centuries ago. The bailiff
who undertook TO serve writ on popular
resident of Galway or Tipperary two genera
tions ago was mildly treated in comparison
with his cousins of France. About 1923 a
gentleman of Languedoc named Jourdain de
Lille seized the mace Ornamented with the
Kings crown in silver which bailiff bore
in token OF office and Drained the
official Herewith. In 1400, Edward,
Lord Of Beaujeu, threw bailiff who had
served writ on him out of the window. In
1882 it was recorded as common practice for
the gentles OF Poctiers, Aniou, Maine and
Saintonge to drown in their castle moats, or
have done to death in other fashions, the I'm
happy huissiers charged with serving notices
upon them, and Charles VI formally declared
in his day "sergeants and bailiffs be much in
iured and abused, and extremely beaten, mrl-
tilated and discouraged, certain Of them being
SLAIN" Indeed, magistrate of the sixteenth
century has given 1t in his memoirs as his
opinion, derived from reading and experience
that Gin the word 'bailiff are comprised and
bound up every sort of mischance.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-19

Damascus has been ruined by the opening
Of the Suez canal. The overland trade, both
Oriental and European, by caravan with Bag
dad and the Persian guilt has been diverted
to the water way. The competition Of India
and China in silk and sesame seed through
the canal has sensibly affected the value of
these products; the late discovery of alaza-
rine has rendered valueless the cultivation OF
madden for export. and the diversion of large
numbers of Moslem pilgrims from all parts
of the East. who had hitherto made Damascus
their point of arrival and departure, with
much profit to the city, to the sea route by
the canal, has contributed in no small degree
to its downward progress. House rent has
declined 80 to so per cent, and large numbers
of empty shops and houses in every part Of
the city indicate the general decline. The
streets are filled with beggars both Mosem
and Christian, and that, too, In a city where
eighteen months ago a beggar was rarity.
The more elevated districts Of Lebanon which
formerly contributed the principal portion of
mendicants during winter months, have this
year sent double the number to swell the
amount of local Indulgence. The far-famed city
of the East Is now dull and lustreless.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-19
beautiful Dresses.

At the recent state ball the Princess Of
Wales wore q beautiful dress Of pale-blue
satin, nearly covered In different shades of
geraniums, which formed an entire tablier
Several wells Of tulle fell over 1t, and seemed
fastened to small quilted satin train by
richly studded with rare gems and flowers
The diadem which her royal highness wore
was Respondent, and several rows of pearls
fell over her shoulders and row of matchless
diamonds encircled her throat The Duchess
of Teck wore most unique toilette in satin,
Of the color called vert mousse, intermixed
with magnificent brocade Of pale cream, and
bouquets OF roses and leaves In the tints of
the vert mousse; the jupe and corsage were
draped In scarfs Of finest Brussels lace drawn
up with large tiger lilies. The Duchess of
Manchester was beautifully dressed In prin-
cesse robe of white satin, drawn up over q
jupe of tulle, with branches of white magnolias
and green leaves, and profusions of diamonds
on the corsage. The Duchess of Sutherland
looked beautiful. She wore dress entirely
composed Of black tulle, with large Arum
lilies, relieved by magnificent jewels.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-19
sUPERHOR CRIMINAL COURT.
CONTINUED.

Shooting William +. Fryer. A commits
sion de lunatico has been appointed to inquire
into the mental condition of the accused.
Henry Brady and George Williams were
tried for grand larceny. Brady was found
guilty of petty larceny and sentenced to three
months in the Parish Prison; George Will
llams not guilty.
Grand larceny-Emma Smith and Mary
Josephine. Verdict, guilty.
The grand jury found a true bill against
Henry johnson for murder.
CASES CONTINUED.
Charles Ohse-Shooting with intent to COM
init murder.
Jordan Meadows with dangerous
weapon.
W. +. X. Fryer-Shooting with intent to
commit murder.
State vs. John H. Collins-Rape. A motion
for new trial was made.
ON TRIAL.
State vs. Lee johnson ct al.-Burglary and
grand larceny at M. Cogan's store, No. 10
Canal street, in 1876.
State VS.. Horace Westly- Embezzlement.
Continued to Saturday, twenty-second in
slant
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-19
STATE NATIONAL BANK.

NEW ORLEANS, June II, 1873.
Notice Is hereby given that the Capital Stock
of this Bank was reduced, by vote Of the
shareholders. on the twenty second Of May.
1878, from EIGHT HUNDRED AND FIFTY
THOUSAND DOLLARS to FOUR HUNDRED
AND TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS.
and that the said reduction has been approved
by the Comptroller Of the Currency.
ALI outstanding stock certificates are hereby
called In and new certificates will be issued 10
their stead in the proportion Of one share of
the reduced stock In lieu Of two shares Of the
old stock. All dividends from profits as well as
those resulting from the reduction of the Capt.
tai Stock will be computed upon the new or re-
duced stock only.
ie121m CHAs L. C. DUPUY. Cashier.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-19
SEALED PROPOSALS FOR ROAD Or
LEVEE.

Sealed proposals will be received by the un-
o'clock M for the building Of the Ships bayou
road embankment In the parish of Tensass
Lhls emban,kment VIII be ABOUT 5000 feet long,
tanning upwards of 45, 600 cubic yards of earth
work. and is designed to answer the purpose Of
Invited to examine the site of the proposed
work and to inspect plan and Specifications fer
the same at my Office In st. Joseph, Tensas
parish, La. Proposals should be- addressed to
the undersigned at 1t. Joseph, La, endorsed
proposals for building Ships bayou embank-
ment," and must be accom- panied By q deposit
of $780, to be forfeited to the parish OF Tensas ID
case the party to whom the contract Ia awarded
fails to sign a contract and give security.
Bi ders to whom the contract Is not awarded
will have their depo its returned. The right fB
rsed to reject any or all proposals..
O. g. CORDILIa
President Police Jury parish d. Tensas.
je13 15t Louisiana.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-19
ARTIFICIAL VOICE.
A Man who Has Improved ON the Voice
Nature Has Given Him.


A wonderful case is reported in the Pail
MdH Gazette, Of the entire removal of the
larynx, or organ of voice, from the human
throat and the substitution of an artificial in
strument with which speech can be perfectly
Glasgow, by DR.. FOULS, In September, 1877.
The patient was threatened with a lin
gering death from some disease presumably
cancer affecting the larynx; and, to remove
the malady it was necessary TO extirpate the
organ implicated. The possibility Of success
fully accomplishing this operation was first
suggested by French surgeon about twenty
years ago. Some years later a German sci
enlist proved it's feasibility by experiments
upon dogs; and in 1873 it was performed by
Billroth upon a man suffering from cancer.
The operation has since been repeated eleven
different times in Europe, with varying re-
suits.
Glasgow has been lately exhibited at the Uni
versity and at some of the scientific societies
In the city where his ability to speak through
artificial voice tubes was thoroughly tested
The apparatus used was made at Glasgow,
and described as follows: For the sake OF
easy adjustment, 1t consisted Of two tubes,
which are placed in the wound separately
and fitted to each other by slipping the lower
q little way into the other one. A framework
holding vibrating reed passed into hole in
grooves. When pushed home, the reed
plate slopes downward, and the current
of air from the lungs, impinging
upon its free end, throws it into vibration. A
continuous musical note is thus produced,
which becomes modulated into vowels, con-
sonants and words by the action of the
mouth. All the reeds remain silent in ordin-
airy breathing. But the voluntary articula-
ton with this apparatus is reported to be
wonderful. Except for the monotony, it can
not be distinguished from the natural voice
The vowels are perfectly clear and distinct,
both in whispering with the reed out, and In
intoning with the reed in the tube proving
that the yowels are the product of changes in
the shape of the mouth-cavity and not formed
by alterations OF the glottis."
The first apparatus used by thepatient was
made of brass; but 1t was found by expert
ment that one Of ivory, horn, cane, silver, or
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-19
sUPREM Il COURT.
Cases Decided UP to June II, Inclusive,
[Opelousas Courierl
BY CHIEF JUSTICE MANNING.


BY CHIEF JUSTICE MANNING.
State of Louisiana VS.. Sarrazin Baker
Judgment reversed and case remanded for
new trial.
State ex rel. valery Como vs.. Jos. A. Char
gOis, Judge ad observation-disclosures refused.
Ursule Broussard VS.. Leo Ditch and sher-
if.-Judgment reversed,
Succession Of Leo acknowledgement re-
versed.
Estate of Oramel Hinckley.-Motion to
dismiss overruled; judgment reversed, and
case Eemanded
Elisee Thibodeaux VS.. Adolphe Comeau.-
judgment amended and case remanded.
HOnore Meche ct els. vs.. Dominique La
lame, administrator On rehearing. Former
decree undisturbed.
Frank Gonzales VS.. John T. Lindsey, tax
ollector.-Judgment reversed and case re-
manded.
Widow Jacques 7. Briant VS. Desire Hebert
ct als.-Judgment affirmed.
Jules Messy vs.. nj. T. Gordy, sheriff, ct
als-Judgment affirmed.
By ASSOCIATE JUSTICE MARI.
William G. Teal ct al. VS.. Oscar S. Lyons ct
ais.-Judgment amended in favor of plaintiff.
Edward Foreman vs.. w. G. Saxon and Sher-
iffs-Judgment amended.
Auguste Maraist, syndic, vs.. Honore Gull
Mr.. Justice DeBlanc refused.
Queyrouze d Bots ct ais: vs.. Paul E. Thibo-
deaux ct al.-Judgment affirmed.
Succession OF Carmelite Blanchet.-Judg-
ment amended.
BY ASSOCIATE JUSTICE DE BLANC
Mayor and Selectmen of Breaux's Bridge
vs.. Valerein Dupuis.-Judgment reversed.
Mayor and Selectmen of Breaux's Bridge
VS.. Edmond Guidry, Jr.-Judgment reversed.
Mayor and Selectmen Of BreauX's Bridge
VS.. Charles DelhOmmer.-Ju Judgment reversed.
Archie 2. Williams vs. Adolphe Garrigues,
tax ollector-Judgment reversed.
A. A. Guibeau, tutor, ct ais vs.. T. Thibo-
deaux ct als.-Judgment amended.
Succession David Wells. - Judgment af-
hrmed.
BY ASSOCIATE JUSTICE SPENCER.
The State ex rel. Thomas U. Nelson We.
Alexandre V. Fournet, assessor, ct als.-Judg-
ment affirmed
Maraist, Fournet Il Co. vs. Celestine Tail
lier, Administrative Judgment affirmed.
William f. Halsey vs.. j. B. C0meau, sheriff,
ct Acknowledgement affirmed.
Sarah A. Nixon, wife, vs. Fendall & HILL
Judgment reversed and case remanded.
Estate OF John Lyons and wife.-Judgment
affirmed.
Board of School Directors VS.. Oneziphore
Delahoussaye, Sr.-Judgment reversed.
Uranie Berard, widow, VS.. Vincent Boagni
Judgment amended only as to costs, and
plaintiff to pay costs.
Mrs. Mary A. Querin, Administrative, VS..
Euphrasie Carlin.-Judgmen amended.
John N Ogden vs. Stephen W. Osborn
Judgment reversed and case remanded.
b. ID. Wood x Bros. VS.. ChaS. j. Pickett ct
als.-Judgement affirmed.
Duncan Greig, tutor, vs.. FL. Eastin, sheriff.
ct als.--Judgment amended.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-19

Smoke was found issuing from one of the
wards of an insane asylum in city Of Ohio
and upon the doors leading to it being thrown
open, a terrible scene was presented. The
ward was full of smoke and fire, while the
excited madmen, under the leadership of one
Jones, many Of them denuded of their cloth
ing, were dancing around the room and in
dulging in demoniac yells. Jones was seized
and handcuffed. revolver and twenty
cartridges were found on his person. The
fire was extinguished before it did any great
damage
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-19

steel will answer, The patient, being good
mechanic, amuses himself In manufacturing
voice-reeds from different materials. The
softest and most natural tones are produced
by the non metallic reeds, while the richest OF
all comes from one made Of an alloy Of silver
and brass. With reed Of vulcanite, the tone
can be swelled to roar. At the end of four
months the patient had recovered fair share
Of health, and there was no return of the
disease
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-19
THE COURTS.
UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT.

Judge Billings yesterday, in the case of
Larrieux VS.. the S1aughter-House Company,
refused to grant the mandamus applied for
some time since
United States vs.. John G. Ryan.-Two in
Cictments for not producing wholesale liquor
dealer and rectifers' books on demand Of In
ternal revenue officer. A notle pros. was en-
tered in these cases under Instructions from
the Commissioner of Internal Revenue.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-19
FIFTH DIsTRTCT COUNT.

Avendano Brothers vs.. Francois Gonthier-
lords privileges on movables seized.
Emile Couder Vs. Joseph Oteri.-Judgment
for plaintiff canceling three mortgage notes
given by plaintiff to defendant.
Howard II Preston vs.. M. +. Thompson
Judgment for plaintiff. Unconventional de-
mand dismissed.
Amedee Tessart VS.. Hypolite Belot ct al
Judgment for defendant
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-19
PROPOSALS.

OFFICE LOUISIANA LAND RECLAMATION Co,
New Orleans. June 10, 1873.
PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED FOR
i the, construci ion Of levees aad excavation
of canals on the lands of this company In the
parishes of st. Mary and Terrebonne, In ae-
cordance with specifications of the engineers.
until THURSDAY, July 10, at 10 o'clock M, 1873.
The company reserves the right TO reject any
or all bids. Address, for particulars, postoffice
box No. 976.
ia1a ID Z. T. LEGHE- Gaeratarr.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-19
SECOND DISTRICT COURT.

The SUGGESTIONS Of Mrs Aglae Dubourg,
widow of Michael d. Brugier, and Aziel Stew
enson, have been opened.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-19
REWARDS.

cox REWARD-A KENTUCKY PACING
spAO saddle-borse, color sEnburned light
bay. three white feet, some white In the face,
head small, very broad up and down at the
shoulder 50 that the saddle will hardly stay In
bony formation, as Big as a pige ,n-egg, on the
outside Of the right hind foot Just above the
hoof. The above described horse was stolen
from the Christmas Plantation last night. The
above reward will be paid, and no questions
asked, to any one who will return said horse to
the above place. ?. Il. BEAUYAIS.
Barataria. June TO- 1878. jeI1 10t@
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-19
REMOVALS.

PEMOvAL - OWING TO THE DESTRUC-
10 ton Of our old stand by FIRE, we have moved
temporarily to our warehouse, No. 80 Front
street. between Poydras and Gravier streets,
next TO Edwards Foundry, where our friends
and customers will find plenty of Hay, Corn
Oats. Bran, Corn Meal and Grits
je14 Nv GEORGE HECK & co.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-19
Offlce Of New 0rleana CftY RailrnaA

Company. No. 124 Canal street, New Orleans,
Adele Jackson, for twenty-five shares Of the
capital stock of this company, bearing date
January 2, 1878. having been lost or nislaid,
notice is hereby given that unless the same be
produced at this office within Thirdly days from
date hereof new certificate will issue in lieu
thereof, and said certificate No. 1919 be declared
null and void.
ie6 I'm &C. LEWIS. Secretary.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-19
ADJUSTMENTS.
HURST ANNUAL REGATTA
OF THE
SOUTHERN YACHT CLUB.
The First Annual Regatta of the Southern
Yacht Club will take place on
MONDAY, JUNE "a, 1878,
AT THE

NEW LAKE END.
For yachts Of the First. Second. Third and
Fourth Glasses, following measurement:
First class, measuring over % feet.
Second class. measuring from 20 to % feet.
Third class, measuring from 10 to 20 leet.
Fourth class, measuring under IS feet.
For this Regatta SILVER PRIZES Will be
awarded, and all boats will be sailed by mem
bers Of the club and amateur crews.
On tuesday,, the twenty fifth instant, Re-
classes, to be sailed to the best advantage, under
the rules of the club. for which the following
Dr1zes Will be given In money or silver:
81 SO for First Glass. STS for Third Class.
LOO for Second Glass. SD for Fourth Glass.
All yachts from Mobile, Point Clear and Mis-
sissippi Sound are specially invited to attend
By order of the Commodore,
je9 16 IS I'd OWEN JEMISON. Secretary.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-19
SUMMER RESORTS.

ETEGARDEN HOTEL. MISSISSIPPI CITY,
= Miss, under the management of Col. j. o.
NIXON. is open for the season.
vantages for families. assuring them ali home
comforts. Fish, Oysters and Crabs. and Fruits
and Vegetables raised on the place, in album
water Bathing Is at ali times certain. Terms
moderate, ie2 2m
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-19

w family residences in Third, Second or
First Districts of this city. In a good neighbor-
hood, and In the central part Of said districts.
or 100, at the present low prices. and must be in
good repairs. Applications must be made to
me in writing; give in full particulars of lot,
elevation of ground and ceiling, size of rooms,
etc. FLAVIUS LEBE5QUE.
my25 I'm 97L Exchange Alley.
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second Wapd ReEistratfOn-The regis.

second Ward RegistratiOn-The regis
tration books of the Second Ward Central Club
for the registration of the Democratic and Con-
sentative voters of the said ward will be opened
daily from 10 o'clock a. M to II o'clock M. and
from O'Clock .. m. to 80 D. M, at the follow
ing places:
1795z Calliope street, opposite No. 1875 engine
house.
On the seventeenth and eighteenth instants.
On the nineteenth and twentieth instants. at
217 Tchoupitoulas street. opposite st. Mary's
Market ROBERT ID. DIAMOND.
President Second Ward Central Democratic
Conservative Club. je14 1t