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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-27

We find In the Cincinnati Commercial, OF re
cent date, special dispatch purporting to
give an account of the recent difficulty be-
tween the Hon. b. +. Jonas, Of this city, and
Hon. A. II. Leonard, of Gaddo. The special,
however, Is little else than scurrilous at
tack upon Mr.. Jonas. and it contains scarcely
single statement that Is not untrue. The
difficulty, the occurrence OF which was re-
GREETED throughout the State, grew out Of
misunderstanding, and was settled honor
ably to both parties. But there are q
class of men In every community who always
take care to do no fighting themselves, Hut
who are never satisfied with an amicable
settlement of trouble between gentlemen.
Mr.. Jonas, 80 far from being, as represented
in the special to tho COMMERCIAL a carpet
bagger, is we believe, native OF this State;
he ls leader In the Democratic party, and
through many heated and violent political
controversies, has borne himself with honor
and without stain upon his courage. We
venture to say that Mr.. Leonard will accord
no thanks to the superserviceable agent OF
the Cincinnati paper who has beslathered him
with fulsome aduation for the purpose OF
traducing q chivalrous opponent.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-27

After a good deal of discussion New York
city Ii likely to save several million dollars
annually In It's expenses. When 1t was dis
covered that the city receipts would not
meet Its expenditures an investigation was
made into the city payroll. It was discov-
cred that over $11,o0O,ooo was annually paid
such officials as clerks, directors, supervisors,
ct AL, officers other than teachers, police
men and laborers. Here. evidently, was the
field for reduction and the press generally
united in suggesting reduction of these sal
aries. The high salaried officials of course
fought the measure, but IL finally prevailed,
and law to carry it out was adopted by the
New York Legislature the other day.
Most of the high salaries paid in New
York are fixed by special statute. The law
Just adopted by the New York Legislature
provides generally that all these salaries so
fixed shall be reduced 20 per cent by the board
Of estimate and apportionment. to whom
this power should belong but from whom 1t
has been taken by these special statutes.
1t also provides for u reduction in the num-
Der of city officials.
This law will save New York city over
100000 year, and as it applies equally to
all the cities of the State it will save many
millions of dollars. 1t does not apply to
laborers, teachers or policemen.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-27

One State, at least appears not to be II
that leplorable condition 80 general through
out the Union--Texas. The last assessment
OF that State just completed, makes a most
gratifying showing. Not only Is the increase
In the value Of property since the last assess
ment unprecedented, when all the other
states and cities arc showing great reduc-
tions In their assessments. but 1t far exceeds
the most sanguine expectations Of the State
officials. The increase since the last assess
rnent liz no less than $60,00O,0OO; the excess
ever the anticipated assessment is $40, 600, 900.
The consequence will be that the money re-
ceived by the State. making due allowance
for the non-payment Of taxes and similar &C.
cidents, will exceed the expenditures and
leave fair balance in the State treasury to
begin next year On. The increase In the
amount of taxable land In the last ten years
liz fixed at 100000 acres; the increase in
cattle at $4,000 head; sheep $4,000; hogs
10000. There Is probably not another State
Id the Union that can make as gratifying a
showing as this. Texas Is to be congratulated
on her prospecting condition.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-27
PROPOSALS FOR LEyEE WORK.

STATE OF LOUISIANA. J
Executive Department, I
New Orleans. March g. 1878.
Sealed proposals will be received at this office
until FRIDAY, March %, at 10 o'clock NJ. for the
construction of the following levees
Dugan levee. st. Charles parish. right bank.
Rost levee. st. Charles parish, left bank.
Plans, profles and specifications will be
ready for inspection at the State Engineer's
Office, between the twenty-seventh and twenty
ninth of March.
Proposals shall be addressed to the under
signed. and each one Endorsed for the particu-
lar leyee on which the bid is made.
The sealed proposals must contain deposit
amounting to one cent for each yard of the
estimated contents UP to ten thousand yards,
and an additional quarter Of one cent fer every
yard over to be forfeited to the State in case of
the failure Of the contractor or bondsmen to
qualify within forty eight hours after adjudica-
ton, or else the bondsmen must be present at
the opening Of the bids. prepared to sign i'm
mediately.
Payment for this work shall be made as per
statement in the Office OF the State Board OF
Engineers.
The board reserves to itself the right to reject
any or all bids.
FRANCIS T. NICHOLS,
Governor and President Of the Board Of State
Engineers, mh27 I'd
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the bill.
census Of Rhode Island just taken shows

A census Of Rhode Island just taken shows
Tho fact that the hard times are beginning to
tell on the manufacturing districts OF the East
and that they are actually losing population
for the first time In the history Of this coun-
try. Providence. for instance. formerly the
richest and one Of the most prosperous cities
In the Union. shows an actual loss OF popula-
ton of two thousand since 1870. Strange to
say, while showing this loss the census shows
Mt the same time an increase In the number OF
families of five hundred. From this 1t would
seem to follow that, In consequence OF hard
times, families have reduced their size at
least per cent. What does this mean? Are
men keeping single and children disappear
s4xssx
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-27
JUDGE MONROE'g DECISION.

We lay before the public this morning the
full text OF the important decision rendered
yesterday by Judge Monroe In the case OF the
State OF Louisiana ex rel. Southern Bank VS..
Ed Pilsbury, Mayor. OF ais. Tho decision
maintains the rights Of the consolidated
botfdholdefe and II Il be affirmed Ivy the
Supreme Court It's effects will be far-reach-
ing. The late hour last night ut which we
obtained the decision prevents us from re-
viewing it at length.
OF course SO important Judgment, involv-
ing such large interests has created some con-
sternation In financial circles. But we are
sure the final effect will be to increase public
confidence In our State and just city securi-
ties. The court has with great clearness and
force maintained the invlolability Of the con-
tract with the consolidated bondholders, and
the principle on which this ID done underlies
the State debt and constitutes the firm and
impregnable basis on which 1t rests
Unquestionably the decision throws strong
shadow of llegality over the debts created by
the city subsequently to and in violation of
the act Of 1859, but 1t is too early to Judge
what the full effect will be, and before ex-
pressing an opinion we prefer t) read the
decision with closer attention than we have
yet been able to give IT,
The apprehension Is entertained in some
quarters that II the Supreme Court afflrms
the decision Of Judge Monroe the consolidated
bondholders will sweep down upon the city
and sell out the whole community to obtain
their pound OF flesh. We do not believe there
Is the slightest foundation for this fear The
n f,f 10 tn Al
tressing the city and harassing the taxpayers ;
many of them are themselves large taxpayers
and all have SO large an interest involved that
they cannot but desire to see the finan-
ces of the city disembarrassed.
1t IL also a well known fact that
the attorneys of the bondholders have
9 several times, through the press of the city,
expressed a perfect willingness to make
terms with the city advantageous to the tax
payers and to themselves. The terms of
an agreement suggested by number of the
largest taxpayers in New Orleans, and acqui-
esced In by the attorneys Of the consolidated
bondholders, were fully set forth in the DEM
ouRAT some weeks ago; they weresubsequent-
ly embodied in bill to be passed by the Leg
islaturegranting the parties authority to make
the agreement in case the decision of the
court should be, as 1t Is, In favor of the bond
holders. We urged the passage of this bill
until II was clearly evident that it was hope
less. We believe 1t was never reported from
the committee. AS it Is, we have not the least
doubt that the consolidated people, satisfied
with the establishment Of their rights will
not attempt harsh or unreasonable enforce
ment of them.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-27


MAS statesmen have records, and not over
savory records, either Grove l.. johnson,
a member Of the Legislature of the Golden
State, introduced in that body the other day
bill for the benefit of these statesmen. 1t
provides that any person against whom
charge is made by newspaper, may insti-
tute proceedings in district court to compel
a retraction, and the trial cannot be postponed
longer than fifteen days after the citation.
The burden of proof is placed on the editor to
prove the rascal is all he is charged with
being. fhe cannot, within fifteen days, secure
enough evidence to prove the charge, he Is
compelled to publish a retraction, or have his
paper seized by the State and it's publication
suspended. AS the ordinary law of libel
prevails in California, there was manifestly
no need for an arbitrary, unjust and uncon-
stitutional act like this. It was manifestly
framed to continue rogues in office and pre-
vent the exposure of political rascals. The
fact that johnson stood father to the law nat
urally threw some suspicion on him. He had
borne moderately good reputation in the
past and it could not be seen how he was in
terested in the law. The San Francisco
Chronicle. however, had its suspicious
aroused by his action, and caused inquiries
to be made respecting him at Syracuse,
from which place he came to California. The
suspicious proved well founded. johnson, or
rather not johnson, because that name proved
an alias, had been indicted for forgery, had
bolted bis bonds. left Syracuse before the
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-27

The National, or as il is sometimes called,
the Greenback- Labor Workingmen's -Socialist
party of Pennsylvania, has SO grown in
strength that it holds beyond doubt the bal
ance Of power In the Keystone State. The
editor Of the Philadelphia Times estimates
that it will poll fully one-third Of the votes
cast In November and secure large number
of Congressman. The latter suppostion,
however, is hardly likely to prove correct, as
the present Congressman from Pennsylvania
are bidding higher for the workingmen's vote
than any workingmens candidate can well
afford to bid. The Pennsylvania delegation
is evidently wise and far-seeing one and if
it does not return unchanged to Congress it
will be on account of the criminal ingrati-
tude of the workingmen. Those mem
bers of Congress who but few
short years ago were won't to look down on
the laboring classes, have now fallen desper-
atelv in love with them. out-Herod Herod
and 60 much further than the most ultra
workingmen's platform ever yet framed. AT
the beginning Of the present session Of Con-
aress, Mr.. Wright, Of Luzerne, Democrat,
presented bill to provide for the distribu-
fion of all the surplus funds in the treasury
among the workingmen. Mr.. Errett, of Pitts
burg, Republican, followed with proposition
to divide all the public lands among the work
inpmen. Mr.. Ward, Of Chester, Republican,
roes som ewhat further. and not only wants
the government lands divided among the
workingmen, but wants the land stocked by
the covernm emit and the laboring men trans
ported free to their new farms.
A score Of other and similar bills have been
introduced Id Congress by the Pennsylvania
statesmen, but Mr.. Wards is, as yet, the
most generous to the laboring classes. 1t is
aaid however. that another nnsylvania
lonpressnan proposes 10 outflank Ward and l
.po i,irr one better by donating gold watch
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-27

Massachusetts has inaugurated debt
''stay" system that promises to grow exceed
ingly popular in certain portions OF the coun-
try that have been struggling for years to
escape in some way the payment Of their
debts.
The other day run on popular and ap-
parently sound savings bank in Boston dis
closed the fact that 1t was broken This dis
covery naturally caused a great alarm among
the depositors Of the various savings banks in
the city and there was general rush Of depos-
itors on them. The banks were in peculiarly
awkward position; they had invested largely
in real estate, and real estate had deprecated
greatly in value. The rush frightened them
and it became evident that number Of the
weaker banks would fall victims to the run
In this dilemma they appealed to the Legisla-
ture, which, in answer to their demand, passed
q "stay' law, granting a stay in the collec-
ton Of all debts due by savings banks;
that is, by a provision Of the Mas
sachusetts Legislature person who has
money deposited in a savings bank in the
Bay State is now unable to withdraw it; his
money is locked up beyond his control.
The Western papers call attention to the
TACT that this new dodge for avoiding the pay
ment Of debts began in the East, and in a
State which pretended to have such regard
for the credit of the country that it grew wild
with anger at the very suggestion Of the re-
monetization of silver. The East, therefore,
must be held responsible for the inyen-
ton of ''stay" laws, as the West has been
held responsible for reputation. Already
the example Of Massachusetts threat
ems to be followed in half q dozen other
localities. In Kentucky and Illinois, both
rich States, petitions are being widely circu-
lated, praying for general stay law post
poning the payment OF debts. With financial
dishonesty now so prevalent there are good
grounds for fearing that this "stay" system
will soon become universal in those States
that are largely in debt.
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to every working man and new bonnet to

to every working man and new bonnet to
his wife.
When the Democratic and Republican Com
gressmen Of Pennsylvania make such liberal
bids as these for the votes Of the workingmen
OF that State, we scarcely see the need Of
organizing national party In Pennsylvania
for the protection Of the laboring classes. It
is altogether superiuous; the laborers are
already being protected with vengeance.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-27
NEw oRLEANs, MARCH ~, 1878.

The assessing and collecting bill was signed
by the Governor last night, but 1t reached the
offiae nj too late an hour TO admit OF Its pro
mitigation this morning. An important fen
ture Of the bill lis that IL provides for reduo-
Hon III per cent on oil current taxes paid In
the month 81 March. Taxpayers will bear IN
mind that they have only four more days In
which to take advantage Of this provision Of
A L.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-27

day for trial came around, adopted the name
OF johnson and fed to California. The un-
lucky johnson, therefore, will not accomplish
what he aimed at--the covering up of his own
unsavory record, not even II his remarkable
bill becomes d law.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-27

NEW ORLEANS, March &c, 1878.
Hon. Ed, Pilsbury, Col. Thos H. Hunt, Col. W.
7. Vaudry Col. G. L. Walker, Col. W. M
Owen and others:
Gentlemen-Accept my sincere thanks for the
gratifying assurance Of your esteem rendered
me this day.
1 can only comply with your request. and
stant-SATURDAY NEXT-as the date of the
occasion you have SO kindly solicited,
Renewing once more my hearty thanks for
the distinguished compliment
have the honor to be, very sincerely yours.
mho7 AT AGNES HERNDON
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-27
FARM AND PLANTATION WA

FARM AND PLANTATION WAGONS.
Cane Carts. Bagasse Carts, Small Carts OF all
sizes, Timber Wheels, Wheelbarrows. Spokes,
Felloes, shafts. Wagon Material. Axle Grease.
ETC..
This Ia the Oldest and largest wagon establish
ment in the South. manufacturing their own
work and guaranteeing everything they sell.
fe3 ~ 2dp
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WAGONSl CANE CARTSi SPOKES
H. N. SORIA.

streets,
Sole Agent for the celebrated "STUDEEA-
KER" WAGONS. CARTS and SPRING WORK
of all kinds and sizes,
Dealer In Philadelphia and Western, Cane
Wheebarrows Of all descriptions; spokes, Fol
loes. Hubs Shafts etc. Wheelwright material
ORDER. promptly filled. All work warranted.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-27
W. II. BARNETT,
Exchange Broker,

38.S st. Charles Street.
Opposite st. Charles Hotel.
RAILWAY TICKETS Bought. Sold and Ex-
changed.
Stocks, Bonds Notes. bought and sold. Money
loaned on Oollaterals. Money advanced on
State and City indeb tedness. oc7 ~ ~
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O. liz A N -
COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT,
- rendered -
ny THE CIHIZENs OF NEW ORLEANS
THE HIGHLY TALENTED AND ACCOM-
PLISHED ACTRESS.
MISS AGNES HERNDON.

@wu@ Nu,v np,r.na Morch "a 1919
NN' Nn -. NC, n'"' -, ~, - ~
Miss Agnes Herndon. St Charles Hotel. New
Orleans:
Thu undersipned desire to EXPRESS their 90.
probation of the talent you have so successful
~ evincei in vour recent rendition Of your dra.
maiic impersonations
WiShing aisn to manifost some gssu rance q,
Tho intarsat which we Of New Orleans sincerely
feel in the success Of the worthy efforts of the
vomnv Virpinian. whose people have been so no.
fabiv Identified with us Ia sympathles and ira.
ditiona ,ua tall q nceasion TO 4 vito Won TO name
tha oue,nin, On ,uhich Won will npnear in snch
irnneronnnfions as may be- convenient and
a1reenbie 10 Yourself. at the Varieties Theatre
"e'Aoo's"A' " Very respectfulIy.
Edward Pilsbury. Thos. H. Hunt
I,hns 4 Adams Thos. G. Herndon.
rhos Allan Clarke. Samuel Fl. Buck
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-27
NOTICE TO BONDHOLDERs.

STATE OF LOUISIANA, J
Board of Liquidation,
New Orleans, March 26. 1878. }
hereby give notice that meeting of this
Board will be held on TUESDAY, April 2. at 70
M, at the Speakers Room, State House. Inter-
ested parties are requested to attend.
7 By order of the President.
ALLEN JUMEL,
Auditor and ex-of1cio Secretary of the Board.
mhD6 at
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-27
SMALLPOX AND CONTAGIOUS DISEASES

The LUXEMBOURG, the exclusive Hospital
for Indecent cases. is on Elysian Fields
street. Third District. Humane persons
are requested to 80 inform the destitute when
attacked. Those who come at an early stage
mostly all recover. The Workhouse furnishes
conveyance: any police station WILL telegraph
for 1t.
per day.. Physicians may attend their own
cases and are welcome at all times to visit and
examine all the patients In the interest OF
scfence mh1 I'm 2dps
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-27
Dress Goods
In all Fabrics and Styles,
ALI of our own recent importation and Northern
purchases.

We have 600 PIECES LINEN LAWNS In NEW
DESIGNS at prices from Is to 35 cts.
In AMERICAN CAMBRICS AND LAWNS we
have the largest assortment in the city and at
low figures.
In SILK AND WOOL GRENADINES we
have full lines in Broche. Striped and Plain
Goods.
In PRINTED ORGANDIEs, PERCALES AND
JACONETS. entire New Styles.
Our WHITE GOODS DEPARTMENT, as
also our BLACK AND MOURNING GOODS
DEPARTMENT, are fully stocked.
In HOUSEKEEPING GOODS Of every des-
cription we are supplied with full assortment
of the best makes Of French, German and Brit
ish manufactures.
All of which will be offered at LOWER
PRICES than ever before in this city.
LEYOIS & JAMESON,
mh24 Su Tu&W No. l26 Canal street.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-27
CARPET WAREHOUSE,

CARPET WAREHOUSE,
,Chartres Street.
We are receiving large additions to our stock.
We now sell at aud under prices charged before
the war
BODY BRUSSELS. TAPESTRY. THREE
INGRAINS, vENETIANs. HEMP.
FLOOR I-CLOTHS.
WINDOW SHADES.
TABLE AND PIANO COVERS,
CURTAIN MATERIALS,
LACE AND NOTTINGHAM CURTAINS.
TRIMMINGS, ETC.
mh17 i'm 2dp A. BROUssEAU SON.
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STATE OF LOUISIANA. l
Parish of Orleans, ss. ]
/, CHAS. L. G. DUPUY. Cashier of the above
named bank, do soemnly swear that the above
statement Is true. to the best of my knowledge
and belief.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this TWEEN
third day of March, 1873
THEO GUYOL, Notary Public.
ooiis''- fA'''7S' ALI. MOULTON.
JOHN B. LAFITTE.
THOS. A. ADAMS.
mba41w Directors.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-09-12
A. D. BRADBN.
JONATHAN S. HUDSON
r. s. SHIELDS.

A TToRNEY AT LAW AND JUSTICE OF THE
"A PEACE. O1ice-New cassidy Block, (up stalrs)
East Tuscarawas ST., Canton, o. may2-H
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Legal Notice.

Edward Roger, Joseph ROyer, and Jefferson Roy
err who reside in Lagrange in the State Of Indiana,
Julia Ann Sell who resides in Sturgs In the state or
Michigan, Ephram Roger and Mary Heckman, who
reside in Canal Dover, Tnscarawas county, ono,
Lucetta France, Melinda Snyder and Eliza Smith,
who reside in Akron, Ohio, heirs at law or jacob
R6yer Sr. deceased, will take notice shat John w.
Kreighbaum administrator Of the estate of Jacob
Royer Er deceased on the Both day OF August, 1879
filed his petition in the Probate Court within and for
the County of stark and State of Ohio, alleging that
the personal estate of said decedent Is insufficient to
pay his debts and the charges of administering MS
estate that he died seized Ia fee simple OF me follow
Lot numbered twenty-five (22l in the town of Union
town Lake township, Stark County, Ohio, as distn-
gushed upon the plat Of said town, and that Mary
Royer as widow Of said decedent Is entitled 10 dover
In said premises The prayer Of said petition is for
the assignment Of dover to the said Mary Roger,
and for the sale of said premises subject to such
dover estate, for the payment Of the debts and
charges aforesaid. 100
said petition will be for hearing on the 18th day Of
October A D. 1873 at 10 o'clock M or as soon there
after as leave can be obtained.
JOHN W. KREIGHBAUM
Administrator Ofthe estate of Jacob Roger ST. decd.
BY GEO. L. BALDWIN, his Atty.
Aug. 80, 75.--sept5-hw
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attOrnaS.
JOSEPH FBEAsI
y. Z. CASE.

HENRY w. HARTER,
A TToRNEY AT LAW-0fice: Harters Bank
"A Block, Canton, o. aug9Th
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-09-12
SHERIFF SALE.

Saturday the 14th day Of September, 1878,
the following described real estate situate in said
county to-wit Commencing for the same 30 feet
in the town (nOw city, Of Canton; thence south
parallel with the east line of said lot TO Seventh
street. thence west on Seventh street 10 feet and nine
inches DO i2) thence north parallel with the east
line Of said lot to Tuscarawas street thence east on
said Tuscarawas street nineteen feet and nine
inches DO 9-l2) to the place Of beginning.
Appraised at f0OO
Sale to commence at o'OiOck p. m. Terms cash.
augl5-eW p. RAUCH, Sheriff.