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The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1878-03-15
RAILROAD SUBSIDIES.
Railroads that Have Forfeited Their
Land Grants to the Government.

It is stated that the Public Lands
Committee of the lower house of Con-
gress has agreed to report bill forfeit
ing all land grants to the following
named railroads Northern Pacific,
Texas Pacific, Atlantic and Pacific,
Oregon Central, Hastings and Dakota,
st. Paul and Pacific (St. Vincent ex-
tension and Brainerd branch), Wiscon-
sin Central, North Wisconsin, Hough-
ton and Ontanagon, Detroit and Mil
st. Louis and Iron Mountain, New Or
leans, Baton Rouge and Vicksburg,
North Louisiana and Texas, Florida
and Gulf Central, Pensacola and Geor-
gia, Alabama and Chattanooga, Coosa
and Chattanooga, Mobile and Girard,
Coosa and Tennessee, Alabama and
Florida, and Gulf and Ship Island. It
Is estimated that the bill, if passed will
restore to the public domain about one
hundred million acres of land. The
bill has been drawn upon the principle
laid down by the Supreme Court in the
Iowa case, and provides that all grants
tor the construction of railroad and tel
egraph lines, whose conditions have
not been fulfilled or which have not
been earned, shall be deemed and are
hereby declared to be laPsed, restored
to the public demain, and opened to
settlement forthwith without further
action by any officer of the govern
ment other than that contained in this
bill. The bill is so drawn as to cover
all possible land grants, and will be on
the calendar ahead of any bills extend
ing land grants.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1878-03-15

"ihe bright lexicon of YOUTH" in
which ssthere is no such word rs fall"
does not seem to be a very popular die
tionary III the mercantile community
just now.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1878-03-15
REPORT.

TREAsURER's OFFICE, CRY OF MONROE
February 20, 1873.
To the Honorable the Mayor and City Council
of Monroe.
Gentlemen: herewith present the follow
ing brief statement showing the financial con-
dition OF the city US near as practicable at this
date, viz
ASSETS.
Amount due on back taxes as per report of
collector of taxes:
Rolls 1872 to 1876 inclusive. $3.50 81
ROlls 1871. 1904 70
2291 IS
LICENSES.
Rolls 1873 to 1877 inclusive, to
February 10, 1878. ......2l25 90
5o55 90
Parish warrants in city treasury l9G 40
Cash in city treasury. 2 SO
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LIABILITIES.
Outstanding warrants Febru-
airy 20, 1873. 50
Quot. of expenses in criminal
cases due parish of Ouachita
for period ending June 30.
1877. ...... G55 OS
Quota due parish for period
ending December 81, 1877. Csc II
Claims allowed for which war;
rants have not issued, about $50 90
Salaries due for February,
1878, about. ....... 1913 So
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several claims be allowed and

lowing several claims be allowed and
paid
1. Steamer John HI. Hanna, for pas.
sage of paupers from city, s25 90.
2. G. G. Enssminger, for ice and coal
furnished city, year 1877, IS Is.
8. r. Miller, for hauling off dead
carcasses months January, February
and March, 1878, SIS so.
4. T. p. Richardson, sheriff, for main
tanning prisoners in parish prison from
February LIST to Feb. %, 1873, ST. GO.
5. T. J. Larkin, for provisions fur
nished city prisoners from February LIST
to February 2s, 1878, $32 90.
6. Il. p. Richardson, sheriff, for main
from Jan. 1st to Jan. 81, 1873, $50 90.
Z. HI. O'Kelly, for provisions fur
nished paupers, order Mayor, from
February 1st to March 2, 1873, So 80.
Approved. FIR. ENDoNI, Mayor.
The committee appointed to exam
inc the reports and accounts of the
Treasurer, made the following report
thereon, which was received, and the
Treasnrer's reports ordered published
REPORT.
CRY TREAsURER's OFFICE,
Monroe, La., February 20, 1873.
0. D. Stillman, Treasurer, in account with
City School Fund.
1877.
Nov. s. Reports of T. Richmond,
collector of city taxes, viz:
For months of September and Octo-
her for city school fund, ISL So
Foo collecting less his CONS, 2 81 40 OF
For month of November, 81 Is
Less CONS, l Sc IS 80
Jan.2O-For monthDecember, s17 sc
Less CONS, 40 81 TIC 40
Feb. s-For month January, 81 %
Less CONS, 2 IL 81 81
s9l2 40
Dec. 2l-By cash paid warrant of city
school board, No. 95. $G6 &c
Dec. 25-By cash paid warrant
of city school board, No. 100. &C &C
Dec. 29-By cash paid warrant
of city school board, No. lO2. &C G6
1878.
Jan. 1s-By cash paid warrant
of city school board, No. 1I8. &C &C
Jan. 3l-By cash paid warrant
. of city school board, No. 1l9. 66 &C
Feb. 2-By cash paid warrant
of city school board, No. 122. &C CO
Feb. 9-By cash paid warrant
of city school board, No. l25. &C &C
466 G2
Balance in treasury this date. 80. S445 70
0. d. STILLMAN,
City Treasurer of School Fund.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1878-03-15

Call ut Sholars s. Keys and be con-
WINGED that they are offering induce
ments in prices of boots and shoes.
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old NEWSPAPERS
~ FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE
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The Treasurer's general report and the
report of the committee thereon will be
found elsewhere.-ED. TEL
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OUCCESSION SALE.

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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-03

out Of the true Democratic policy on this
question. 1t recommends that whatever army
bill may hereafter be agreed on, be tackled on
the army appropriation bill. BY this means
the House will force upon the Senate and the
President the reduction Of the army; that Is,
If the President and Senate refuse to adopt
this bill they will by this very act cut off all
appropriations and practically abolish the
army. There are already three OF these bills
before Congress Banning's, which proposes
to reduce the force of the army; Braggs, to
reduce the pay of officers, and Luttrell's, to
increase tho pay Of noncommissioned Off
GERS. 1t Is probable that these three bills will
be amalgamated into one and then submitted
to the caucus, There is every prospect of an
energetic contest over these bills in the eau
Gus, as good many Democrats are still per-
suaded that it is the duty of the United States
army to preserve peace in case Of strikes or
riots, instead OF the State militia.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-03

suspended city government will certainly
be novel spectacle, yet that is precisely the
dilemma with which Chicagois now seriously
threatened. The Supreme Court has decided
that the city cannot borrow money on certiii-
Gates Of Indebtedness issued In anticipation Of
the collection of taxes, and the city fathers
are bothering their heads in trying to devise
some expedient by which they can raise
funds to pay current expenses. There is not
a cent in the treasury, and the Supreme
Court has cut off their only source OF raising
the necessary funds. The police, firemen, scav-
cngers and other employees are clamorous
and must be paid, and they threaten
to quit If their wages are not forthcoming
AS last expedient, scrip, bearing no interest
and receivable out of the taxes of the current
year, when collected, was issued, but an end
was put to this by Injunction and, besides,
the city employees refuse to take the scrip
because it has no salable value
There appears to be no way out Of the
trouble but for the city government to dis
charge its employees and shut up shop till the
taxes for the year are collected, or enough OF
them to enable it to resume
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-03

The Democratic caucus has finally decided
upon the line of action it will pursue in refer
enceto the army or, at least. it has taken the
army out Of Congress, and thus prevented
unpleasant squabbles among Democrats over
this question on the floor of the House.
At one time there appeared a good deal of
decentralization among the Democratic mem
bers on the question; many Of them grew
alarmed at the Republican cry that their at
tempt to reduce the army within reasonable
limits was a Confederate scheme to break up
'.our glorious army altogether, because it had
been instrumental in putting down the Dem
ocratic rebellion" other Democrats, who
paid no attention to this cry. became so ter
rified at the strikes that they thought these
sufficient to excuse them for breaking party
pledges and voting in favor of keeping up a
large standing army in this country.
1t was finally decided, In order to prevent
any difference between Democrats on the floor
of the House, to refer the whole army ques-
ton in Congress to a committee of thirteen
appointed by the Democratic caucus, this
committee to report back to the caucus the
action to be taken on the various army bills
now before Congress. This committee has
finally agreed ON report and will recon-
amend measures that will insure the carrying
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-03
ORDER OF FORMING:

CarrolIton Steam Fire Company No will
form on Second street, right of column resting
on Canal Avenue.
Star Hook and Ladder Company No will
form on Burthe street. right Of column resting
on Canal Avenue.
Independent Steam Fire Company No . will
form on Third street. right of column resting
on Canal Avenue.
The Chief Engineer and Assistants will be
stationed at the corner Of Hampson and Canal
Avenue. AS the companies arrive on the
ground they will promptly report through their
Marshal to the Assistant Engineers, who will
indicate their position. AS soon as the Assist
ant Engineers have formed their respective
gineer. which being done, the Chief and Assist
ants will report in a body to the Grand Mar
shall; the formation being complete the Chief
Engineer will direct fifteen taps to be struck on
the bells connected with the F re Department OF
the Seventh District rs signal that the pro-
cession has moved
The Marshals and Foremen of the various
companies are notified to be punctually on the
ground. as the procession will positively move
at ii o'clock a. m.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-03
PROGRAMME.

s. L. HENRY. ...................G Grand Marshal.
AIDS TO GRAND MARSHAL:
VIM. Schroeder. Carrollton Steam Fire Com
P Morrell, Carrolton Steam Fire Company No.
J. P stoulig Carrolton Steam Fire Company
Charles DIETRICH. Carrolton Steam Fire Com
J. B. Humphreys, Star Hook and Ladder Com
Jacob Thas, Star Hook and Ladder Company
No. l.
c. Bender Star Hook and Ladder Company
L. Pezold Star Hook and Ladder Compan No. l.
R. Z. stubbs Independent Steam Fire Company
J. G. Holman. Independent Steam Fire Com
E. r; CheyYaIly, Independent Steam Fire Com
P HRa nnsi mo; r Jr 1ndenendent Steam Fire
N. Barth, Independent Steam Fire Company
MARsHALs:
Ferron Maximin, Carrollton Steam Fire Com
Fl. Tegelheutter. Carrollton Steam Fire Com
J. F. HOLMAN. Star Hook and Ladder Conn any
J. Athaus. Star Hook and Ladder Company
R. Weihei. Star Hook and ladder Company No.
W. G. Mcconnell. Independent Steam Fire
Company No. 9
Will A: stTEong Independent Steam Fe Com
H. f. RR @sy, II Independent Steam Fire COMPANY
CHEF ENGINEER AND ASSISTANTS.
GEO. GEIER. Observation-Disclosures. Chief Engineer
Albert Arbo Senior Assistant.
Hy Moke, Assistant
2 Phillips. Assistant.
Ejra(t N aYSU M
Star Hook and Ladder Company No l.
Independent Steam Fire Company No. 2.
By order of s. L. HENRY
my2 81 Grand Marshal.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-03
NOTICE TO TEACHERS, ETC.

OFFICE BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS. ]
City of New Orleans, !
80 Burgundy street, May 2, 1873
Tho roll Of teachers. portresses, rents, etc. Of
the public schools of this city for the month OF
April. 1878 will be paid at the Office of the Ad-
ministrator of Finance. City Hall. as follows:
Teachers in schools in the First Second and
Third Districts on SATURDAY, the fourth in
slant, from 8 O. m. till 10 m.
Teachers in schools in the Fourth. Fifth,
Sixth and Seventh Districts. on SATURDAY
the fourth instant, from 1890 till $3.50 O'Clock
.. M
The balance of the roll will be paid on MON
DAY, the sixth instant.
N B.-Teachers are respectfully requested to
note the above hours of payment.
my3 I'd JOHN J. O'BRIEN, Secretary.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-03

The Western papers have been canvassing
the members of the House as to their pro-
posed vote on the new tariff bill. and pretend
to find that the bill will bc defeated by a ma
jorty Of twenty The VOTE they pre-
dict, will be as follows: Eastern Statcs-for
the bill q against it &c; Middle States-for the
bill ~, against it 81; Southern States for the
bill 95, against it 10; Western Statcs-for the
bill "a, against it g. The South, therefore,
would seem to be the only section of the coun-
Try that really faYors the new tariff
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-03
ROUTE.

The head of the procession will move up
Canal Avenue to st Charlie, UP st. Charles to
to Jeanette, down Jeanette to Jackson, up
Jackson to Fourth. down Fourth to Madison, up
Madison to Hampson. down Hampson to Canal
st. Charles to Short. up Short to Levee, down
Levee to Burdett. down Burdett to st. Charles,
down st. Charles to Lowerline. down Lowerline
to Hampson. up Hampson to Washing ton down
Washington to Burthe. up Burthe to Canal Az
enue. where the procession will disband
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-03
happiness

Our dispatches announce that George l..
Smith was yesterday confirmed as Collector
OF this port, and thus Mr.. Hayes has at last
consummated the seemingly most difficult
measure of his administration appoint
ment of New Orleans Collector. The mat
ter had become a national nuisance, as there
was no choice for US between those who had
any chance of getting the appointment. We
are glad ii is settled
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-03

Ex-President Davis is In the city on a brief
visit. We are glad to learn that our illustri-
GUS fellow citizen is in the enjoyment of Wig
orous health, and we echo the sentiment Of
the hearts of millions of his countrymen, and
of all lovers of constitutional liberty through
out the world, when we express the hope that
he will enjoy yet many years of health and
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-03

The New York Herald asks: what is the
matter with Java coffee? A few weeks ago
the crew Of a vessel which arrived here laden
with that article were nearer dead than alive,
and now three of the crow of another vessel
with similar cargo have died at sea. The
coincidence Is curious, and an Investigation
by competent scientists is i'm order
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-03

justified In any proceeding that would compel
its disorderly neighbor to keep the peace
Turkey is compelled to pay the expenses of
the Russian troops now occupying her terri
tory; and what Turkey Is to Europe Mexico
Is to America
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-03

The meeting of the Democratic State Cen
trail Committee Wednesday night was largely
attended and harmonious in its ACTON. The
committee confined its action to calling a
State convention to assemble in Baton Rouge
on the first Monday in August. All ques-
tions of platform, policy. etc, were tacitly
remittnd To the convention
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-03

The late Mexican raids seem to have aroused
the House for the first time to the absolute
necessity of protecting the Texas border from
invasion. AS the United States has lately ac-
corded the present government of Mexico the
great favor of recognizing its illegal and rev.
dictionary chief as President, the least that
Mexico can do is to keep her Indians and ban
ditti away from Texas cattle ranches. The
House shows a disposition to insist on this
and treat Mexico not quite 50 favorably and
gently as it has unless this be done
The House Committee on Foreign Affairs,
for instance, agreed last Friday to report
resolutions providing for the keeping of not
less than 5000 men always on the Texas
border to protect American citizens, and to
continue in force the administration orders
authorizing our troops to cross the Rio
Grande in pursuit of marauders, until by
treaty stipulations Mexico protects the
border. Not content however, with this, the
committee is now engaged in framing an
other joint resolution, which will be recon-
mended to the House. in the event that
Mexico fails to enforce such measures as will
protect Texas territory from Mexican cattle
thieves By this last resolution Mexico
will be required to indemnify our citizens for
Injuries to persons and property from Next
can raids, to abolish the free zone and to pay
the cost of maintaining the United States
army along the Rio Grande border, as the
employment of this army there is rendered
necessary by the disturbances occasioned by
incursions from Mexico
For one nation to enforce such a resolution
AGAINST another Dower jS of course unusual
but the United States would undoubtedly be
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-03

The Times and it's Washington correspond
ent seem to be extremely eager to popularize
Garfield and Butler, two Of the most malig-
nant Republicans in the Union. with the peo-
pie of New Orleans at the expense of the
Democratic party Tho Times is impractic-
~,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-03

No wonder ship is called ''she." She has
shifts. stays. an apron, hooks and eyes, pins,
caps and ribbons, hoods, poppet9, and hls-
band Punch,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-03
SMALLPOX AND CONTAGIOUS COMPLAINTS

THE LUZE,NBURG, the only inarmary for
such. is on Elysian Fields street, Third Dis
buildings ara many and spacious, constructed
In conformity with the most rigorous hygiene.
nodations can present equal advantages.
Terms-E rivate wards IS, and wards 50 per
day.
The destitute are furnished conveyance by
the City Workhonse. Good people are request
ed TO inform tAem. "a many creatures perish
for want OF care. food and medicine.
apis 2dplm"
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-03

The betrothal is announced of the Princess
Louise daughter of Frederick Charles, of
Prussia, to the Duke of Connaught, youngest
son Of Victoria.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-03
NEW Ms
NATIONAL BANK,
No. 81 Camp street,
NEW ORLEANS.
THE NEW FOUR PER CENT GOLD BOND,

New ORLEANS. April 6. 1878.
This bank Is authorized by the Treasury De-
partment to offer for sale and receive subscrip-
tions for the 4 per cent funded loan Of the
United States, in denominations of $50. 500. $500
and upwards. at par and accrued interest in
coin.
The bonds are redeemable July /. 1907 and
bear interest payable quarterly. on the first
day of January, April. July and October of each
year. and are exempt from the payment oftaxes
or duties to the United States. as we'll as from
taxation In any form by or under State. NUM-
cipal or local authority. and will be issued In
registered or coupon bonds as preferred.
The interest on the registered bonds will be
paid by check, issued by the Treasurer of the
United States to the order of the holder and
mailed to his address.
orders by Mail VIII Receive Prompt At.
tentiOn. Full Information Given upon
Application. Correspondence Invited.
apr I'm A. BALDWIN. President
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-03
NEW ORLEANS, MAY ,. 1878.

"Our absinthc friendsT' is The common
sentiment at the corner Of Bourbon and Bien-
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-03
BODLEY BROTHERS.,
IL u and I29. Common street. I27 and 70
Between st. Charles and City Hotels.
FARM AND PLANTATION WAGON

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 is the oldest and largest wagon establish
work and guaranteeing everything they sell.
fe3 " 2dp
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-03
THE NEW
SUMMER STOCK
AT
B. I. WASHES
WHITE AND COLOREp
So MN EIS TIES,

All widths, soc per dozen.
Same goods. nicer quality, all widths 75c, 81
and 81 30 per dozen.
White. embroidered ends, full dress Ties. &c
and 40c each.
Black. wide ends, and Fancy Silk Ties, $50
each.
The new Arlington" CFine) Silk scarfs 4oc
each.
New patterns of Silk Windsors. soc each.
Summer Flat Scarfs, great variety, 25c each.
Elegant and expensive silks In the now Bal
lard" and the stylish Intrepid" both styles
now the rage ia New York.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1878-09-07
OFFICIAL.
TO the Qualified Electors fshe
state "a louisiana.
Office of Secretary of State, }
State of Louisiana,
Nnu- O.lnnnr fnlu Il 1879 \

Office of Secretary of State, }
State OF Louisiana,
New Orleans, July II, 1873. }
In pursuance of article 147 of the consti
tuition of this State, publication is hereby
given 30 the voters of this State of the pro-
posed amendments to the constitution of
this State, agreed to by two-thirds Of the
members elected to each house Of the Gen
cral Assembly, atits session of 1873, and
which are required to be published, three
months before the next general election for
Representatives to the General Assembly,
IN mt least one newspaper i'll every parish
of this State. in which u newspaper shall be
published. Said amendments appear more
fully in acts Nos. - an1 - of the regular
session of the General Assembly of 1873,
and III act No. II of the extra session OF
the .~ieneral Assembly Of 1873. which are
officially published for the information of
the voters, and which will be submitted to
the people at the next general election, to
be held on the fifth day Of November (neXtl
1873, i'll such IL manner and form that the
people may vote Ter or against each amend
ment, separately, and it il majority OF the
votes at said election shall approve aud rat
lily all or either of said amendments. the
same shall become a part OF the constitu-
tion.
WILL. \. STRONG.
Secretary of State.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1878-09-07

When patient shall have well
perspired from four to five hours,
according to circumstances, re.
move covers, leaving only one
sheet Oh patient if weather is
Warm-keeping the feel, however,
well covered with qailt'or blank
ct. While giving oysters and
foot baths, keep apartment clos
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1878-09-07

years. In the parish of Orleans the annuaI
salary of the district judges shall not ex-
coed five thousand dollars, to be paid as
above provided.
(Strike out article eighty-four,
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1878-09-07

Each of the district judges shall receive
a salary. to be fixed by law, which, except
in the parish of Orleans, shall not be less
than two thousand dollars, nor more than
three thousand dollars per annur payable
quarterly on his own warrant, and which
shall not De Increased nor diminished du-
ring his term of office. lie must be q citi-
zen of the United States, over 1he age Of
twenty-five years, and have resided in the
State and practiead law therein Tor the
space OF tive years next preceding his elec-
tion, The Judges of tie district courts
Shall hold tAe.r Oflce toc the terM of c Ii