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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-03

IT is stated from Washington that
the committee on territories will report
unfavorablv on the nomination of John
W. Hoyt, of Wisconsin, to be governor
of Wyoming territory. The chances
are that the nomination will not be con-
firmed
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-03

PHILADELPHIA was visited by a severe
burn on the night of the 25th and morn
ing of the Goth inst The loss is esti-
mated at 81, 100000 and the number of
buildings destroyed is about thirty,
mainly large business houses.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-03
GENERAL NEWS.

SECRETARY ScHuRz is slowly recover
ing from his late illness.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-03

The cold weather of Sunday and Sun.
dav night is said to have certainly
killed the fruit crop of Ohio.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-03

On Monday, Vermont was treated to
fifteen inches of snow.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-03

THE greater part of mankind employ
their first years to make their last
miserable.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-03

WASHINGTON rumor has it that Miss
Winnie Ream is soon to be married.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-17
ARMY OF TENNESSEE.

The Louisiana Division of the Association of
the Army OF Tennessee met last ght at the
Mechanics Institute. A letter from Gen. Beau
regard was received. In which the general re-
quested Col. Lingan to as chairman. he be-
ing unable to attend the meeting.
Col. Lingan took the chair. called the meeting
to order. and submitted for approval and con-
sideration the certificate of membership which
been appointed to design and have engraved.
THIS CERTIFICATE
Is neatly gotten up. and met with the approval
of everybody. 1t Is ornamented with a vignette,
representing Gen. Sydney johnson on horse
back. receiving his death wound at the battle
field Of Sh,l lob. after his successful charge on
the Federals.
Above is likeness of Jefferson Davis be-
meath rests the coat of arms OF the association.
showing The typical pelican feeding her fam
ished offspring with her life blood.
On both sides Of the scene are draped the
flags of the Confederaey and the colors Of Lou
isiana.
On the right and left Of the flags are grouped
the busts of Gems. Polk, Hood. Bragg Joe John
ston. Albert Sidney Johnston and Beauregard.
THE BASE OF THE vIGNETTE
is set of with warlike enblems. The illustra-
tions. typography and appearance Of the docu-
ment are very appropriate and elegant and at
the same time simple and chaste In design.
Afer the transaction OF some routine bust
ness, the meeting was adjourned, on motion. to
the second Tuesday in May (fourteenth). at
which time will take pace the election Of OFF,
GERS for the ensuing year.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-17
SAL AM MONIA.

The question whether the ammonia works OF
the New Orleans Gas Company are a nuisance
or not is at last on the eve Of being brought
before our courts for decision.
The report Of the special committee OF the
City Council appointed to investigate the mat
ter. was presented to that body at Its meeting
yesterday and Is entirely favorable to the
works, and as presented was adopted by the
Council.
negative Mr.. McCaffrey, before the vote was
taken took u strong position against the adop-
tion OF the report. He maintained that the com
pany had failed In every respect " comply with
the suggestions Of the Board Of Health, reading
In support Of his argument. He CHARGED the
committee with having failed to make thor
ough investigation OF the matter. and Darticu-
larry with the omission Of calling before them
signed to the petition asking for the abatems Mt
OF the nuisance. among whom there were
many well known citizens apd five respectable
physicians. -.
and were reiuted in general terms by Admins
traitor Cavanao. who asserted IN his turn that
the committee had done all that could be ex-
pected OF THIN. When the question had been
decided BY The Council the Mayor expressed his
that the case was attended by circumstances
part OF the city TO assist the petitioners in test
Ing the matter b. fore the courts. and that he
In personal conversation with his honor after
The meeting Of the Council. we were informed
BY him thu he would place the matter "a the
structit ms to attend to the Interests 81 the com
p'ainants. who should NOT be permitted to I'M
aerRo any expenses Of litigation.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-17
RREYITIES.

Better dinner with the unpretending pom
PIANO where love is, than with the duplicated
hash and hatred Herewith.
There are many complaints made about the
stencil arising from pile OF oyster shells ON
The levee al the foot Of Gravier street.
The district courts generally adjourned out
OF sympathy with the family and friends of
Lyman Harding. ESQ.,. who died suddenly yes
,erday morning.
The various members of the Crescent City
Rifle Club will to-day compete again for the
Lilienthal cup at the Crescent City Rifle grounds.
the entries being Messrs. Selph. Glynn. Arms.
Howe. Manning, Babbitt the of lightning fame).
Renaud and others. The contest begins at II
q. m.
On Saturday. the fourth of May proximo, the
Louisiana Field Artillery cadets will give their
FIRST fancy dress and military ball at Screw
mems Hall. corner Of Bienville street and Ex-
change Alley. We return thanks to Capt. T..
Morphy Jr.. chairman OF committee OF arrange
ments, for invitations to attend.
There we're yesterday at one Of the stables on
Baronne street three Of the finest Merino bucks
We have ever seen. They were raised on the
extensive sheep farm o. our friend. Col Alex.
Cam bell, In Western Virginia. and were pur-
chased by our worthy fellow citizen, Mr.. John
Janney. for his rancho on the Jack son railroad
some sixty miles above the city Col. Campbell
has sent to Louisiana a Texas some OF the
most valuable sheep of the choicest breeds to be
found In the United States.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-17
THE HOLY WEEK.

Palm Sunday Is marked In the annals Of the
church as the day on which our Lord made his
triumphal entry into his beloved city. Jerusa-
lem. when all the people focked to greet him on
his passage. and strewed branches and palm
leav, on his way. ALI churches on that day are
throACed with fervent worshippers. who. in
commemoration OF this event. bear palmetto
leaves, branches of holly and everRreens to the
churches, there to be blessed by the priests and
kept In token of our Lords triumphant journey
to Jerusalem. Hence The Catholic ceremonies
OF Palm Sunday. On Monday the Holy Week
began. The Church has set apart the time from
Palm sunday to Easter for the solemn and SAD
commemoraiion of our Saviour. sufferings.
passion and death. Every day of the week SER
vices are performed In the Catholic churches,
On Thursday. every follower of Christ repairs
to the places Of worship to assist at the cere-
monies In remembrance of our Lords Supper.
The next day. Good Frid ~. no mass is said
no bell tolls. every church is draped in mourn
tng-the Redeemer Is dead-his image on the
cross is laid in state before the affairs. and for
two Gays a large number of devotees slowly
pass up the aisles, kneel before the sacred sign
Of REDEEM ption, and bowling their heads, kiss
the bleeding wounds and bloody forehead OF
their Saviour. 1t is only ON Sunday (Easter),
the glorious day on which. assuming his mas
terry over death, our Lord rises from the dead
that all the church bells with Joyous peal call
the faithful to the grand memorial services in
celebration of the Redeemer'S victory over
death, sin and Satan.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-17
PUNISHED PEELERS.
How the Board Treated Them Last Even.

Ing
The Police Board met last evening at their
rooms In the Central Station, Mayor Pflsbury In
the chair and quorum Of the commissioners
present..
Doorman Adam Conrad took too much tan
glefoot," and having been before the board
twice on the charge Of drunkenness. was dis
missed the force.
Patrolman N. German gave up five days pay
for having insulted one Miss Clara Antsnrfevo
on the night Of the fifth of April. and with also
having i'm ulted Mr.. 0. M. Johnson.
Patrt Imam Perry Guy was dismissed the force
for having on The eighth of April served on
one Mary South a notice to vacate her house.
the notice purporttng to be an order Of court
tended to intimida,e her; also with having de-
manded Of the pro- ecutor 50 for service OF no.
tice, and threatening her that Is she did not pay
he would take her goods and furniture out OF
her house.
Another good man gone-wrong was PATROL
man Hanlon, who gave up three days pay for
neglecting his sworn duty.
Patrolman AjIwel was in pretty bad fix be-
fore the board last evening, ss he was forced to
give up two days pay for falling to come to the
station.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-17
CITY ECHOES.

John Walsh vagrant shoemaker. was locked
up in the Third Station.
James Lard at the instigation Of Dan Sui
livan was locked up in the Harbor Station.
charged with the larceny Of caddy OF tobacco.
August Taylor. sacrilegious thief. was
lodged in the Third Station charged by Sergeant
O'Rourke with entering the Cathedral and COM
hitting the crime Of larceny.
Henry Clay was locked up in the Harbor Sta
ton, charged by W. Bryant with broachiDg the
cargo OF the ST. amer John Wilson while on her
way down the river.
Robert Sanders was lodged in the Fifth Sta
ton. charged with the larceny OF watch and
revolver. valued at slS. the property of one
Aaron Harden.
Frank Frites. VIM. Diamond. VIM. Riley, and
John McCarty were all run into the Third Sta
ton. chare cd with being drunk, disturbing the
peace and assaultiDg the officer.
Regina and John K. sling were lodged In the
Central Station. charged by Joseph RODRIGUEZ
with attempting to assassinate him. and By Off,
Ger Tbos. North with disturbing the peace and
attempting to rescue prisoner.
Anthony Denis was locked up In the Central
Station, charged with being drunk. disturbing
the peace. using obscene language and also
with assault and battery ON Officers Tierney
and McEutee.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-17
MUNICIPAL MATTERS.
MULTUM IN PARvO.

A general police order. the context Of which
received publicity only yesterday. has created a
little stir among those who are most directly
interested In fire matters. The order reads as
follows:
Commanding officers are hereby ordered to
instruct the force that from and after this date
reports 1T fires m ust be made strictly in accord
ance with the facts. such as the origin. location
stance stat viii the police force be allowed to make
any comments in reports OF fires which can
give color to prejudice In favor of the Babroek
against the regular fire department.. or ptce
one Of the departments arrived first or which
did the best service. Such facts belpng to other
departing nis than that Of the police.
THOS. N. BOYLAN. Chief OF Police.
The words "or vice versa" are underscored
because 1t is reported that they were omitted in
the transmission OF the order over the police
wires. The Board Of Underwriters were the first.
outside of police circles. to learn of the order
and when ,mmittee waited on the Mayor, on
they were told Of the omission Of the words
underlined. and that as the order read. with the
addition Of these words. II was the intentinn, 81
the chef OF ooe to SGy a to tbs
superiority OF one branch Of the fire extin-
gushing services over the other. Yesterday
Col. I. N Marks, president OF the Firemens
the Mayor to insist upon the maintenance Of
the order In its com lete shape.
The matter will be considered by the Mayor
and the city .administrators thoroughly before
the chief Of police say that the object Of the
order was intended to instruct the police force
to maintain a strict neutrality as to the relative
s wyc au ss S %eh hsS
nothing to do,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-17
CUsTOM.HOUsE NOTES.

Naval Officer Lewis has been Ill for two days.
The deposits at the United States sub. treas.
ury yesterday were 1888 60, the smallest Of the
season.
Gen. McMillen. Pension Agent and ex-Gov.
Warmoth called upon and had consultation
with Special Deputy Anderson yesterday.
TIE revenue cutter Dix. with Special Agents
Adams and Hale, will sail for Lake Charles on
Thursday, BY which time the repairs to the Dix
will have been completed.
1t was stated In Custom House circles yester-
day that Mr.. Johr son, relative Of Chief Jus
tice Manning had been appointed as register
in The marine department Of the customs SER
vice, vice Mr.. Young. why had filed the posi-
ton for many years.
The Treasury Department accountants. who
for several days past have been counting the
money In and examining the books of the
labors yesterday, finding that the money bal
aneed with the books and with the books of the
Treasury Department and this. the account
Assistant Treasurer. Mr.. Flanders.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-17

any tax. nor provide for the payment Of any
Son viii ys n yaa hs9 e tas
Is already funded. The Cifizens' Bank has moi
asked to hive its bonds funded. Are ~ the
resources OF the State to be paraiyzed unil thsy
wastage OF. destruction OF their power 10 meet
their liabilities. elect to come forward and de.
mand the funding Of their bondsf Can you
fiction of the itizens Bank. when they don't
ask you to do 1t? For four yea 9 they have had
an opportunity to apply to the FUNDING Boa,d
no promise or contract except toward the hold
ers OF consl Is. which constitute her only debt
ACT So OF 1877, SECTION 9.
made 1t the duty Of the Board OF Liquidation
70 make. declare and publish statement OF TIE
and published. leaving out the Citizens Bank
bonds. Decisions of such boards are fina! when
discretion is given, unless some method for ap-
peal BIZ provided, and in this case no such pro.
You only under act Of 1879 acquired juris-
diction Of this fiscal question by the consent o.
the State. This jurisdiction hts since been
taken from you and vested by the act OF 1877 In
the Funding Board.
DEBT, STRICTLY AND LEGALLY CONSTRUED,
might signify the delivery of cotton, produce
timber or land. o.. the doing OF an act; but
include the possibility Of the State being re-
qniIred to do an act which might involve some
cost?
MR. KENNARD,
for relatop, said:
Our object Is to ascertain the Legislative In
tent, and then to enforce that intent, unless
contrary to the constitution. It certainly was
not their intent to include In the fundable deb
the entire t3O, 900 900. That would be an absurd
ity. The Legislature had right TO include OF
exclude any or all. 1t was sovereign. Wha
did 1t intend to exclude2 Plainly these property
bank bonds, for which no demand was beinl
made, and for which no provision ever haC
been made by the State. The issue of thess
q 600. 900 Of bonds would not only be
NO INJURY TO CoNsoL HOLDERS.
but an absolute benefit In that the tax author.
lied to provide for SIS. 100000 Of consols woulC
all he available for the payment OF only
sl3 900 900. as no more than that amount
could be issued after the issue of this 81. Oot
OF railway bonds,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-17
SHE LONGED FOR ETERNITY.
Lady Driven to Despair by the Death of
Her Husband.

A lady named Mrs. Harrington. twenty-three
years of age. was seen by Officer Hurley at II
o'clock last night proceeding In very hasty
manner up Montegut street In the direction Of
the river. Her demeanor indicating that some
thing WAS wrong the officer determined to fol-
low the lady ana render any assistance which
might be required.
His suspicious we're confirmed when he saw
Mrs. Harrington proceed directly to the rivers
edge and prepare to leap into the muddy wat
ers. Rushing up behind her, Officer Hurley
seized her just as she was on the point OF cast
ing herself into eternity. and conducted the I'M
bappy lady to the Fifth Precinct Station. whore
she was locked no. Soon after her incarcera-
ton she made n second attempt against her
life. by stranglng herself with her hands, but
fortunately was again foied by the officers. A
riot watch was kept upon her during the re-
maindsr Of the night to prevent her from ex
ecuting her fatal purpose.
since he sixteenth of March last Mrs. Har-
rington has been hypochondriac. and sc, pow
erful at times did her grief tor her dead bus
band become, her brain was affected Thomas
Harrington, her husband wa. killed on March
1s. by q fall through the hatchway Of the ship
Tornado.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-17
A Valuable Library.

To-day and to- morrow will be sold one Of the
finest collections of standard works that 1t has
been our pleasure to inspect for many day.
This library consists Of about 14oo volumes.
handsomely bound and in perfect order. In
this collection also are to be found many rich
beautifully illustrated works. besiies numbers
Of rare and curious books. all of which, though
many are aged, seemed to be in perfect order and
doubt but that many ladies and gentlemen will
ba present tonight at the opening OF the sale.
which will commence at O'Clock: Montgomery
Il Co.. 81 Camp street. are the auctioneers.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-17
PIN FOOL.
second Day of the TOurnament-Ant0ine
MagslOl1, Bout, COste and Hill
burn the victOrs.

Another large audience greeted the pin pool
players. both at the afternoon end evening
entertainments yesterday. and as result there
was more spirit manitested-from Lacoume
standpoint-than on the first day.
The afternoon entertainment began with the
fourth game which was between Antoine and
Mageioli. and was won by Antoine by score
OF to2.
The fifth game was between Vallofft and
Bout and was won by Bout by q score of t. Q.
The sixth game betw on Maggihli and Good
man was won by Muggioli by u score OF to 4,
and was the most inter esting game that has
been played.
For the seventh game Hubbard and Coste set
to- and COste won by u score OF s to4.
For the eighth game Hillhurn and Cazares
showed to good advan age. but Hillburn just
managed to pull through. winner by score
of 5 to4. =.
The games set for TO- day are as follows, At
and al D. M Blanco VS.. tValhofIt, Goodman vs.
Hubbard, and Hillburn VS.. J. Maggioli. making
two games for the afternoon, and three for this
evening.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-17
THE NEW IBERIA TRAGEDY.

On Monday morning. long before any other
paper in the city had an inkling Of what hap
pened. the DEMOCRAT published full account
of the tragedy which occurred in the parish of
Iberia, at Mr.. Deve sin DIVERS plantation. The
Picayune. Times and the Bee had. the next day.
imperfect accounts of the occurrence. taken, no
doubt, from the columns OF the DEMOCRAT. We
see from the local paper itself, the st. Mary
Enterprise. that the DEMOCRAT is even ahead of
that sheet as to the particulars OF the tragedy.
Our information was from private source, and
the readers of this paper can always depend
upon the latest information when they peruse
its columns.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-17
THE QUEEN OF FLOWERS.

On Wednesday the twenty third instant, the
Club Of the Musical Bouquet will hold a grand
festival at the palace of the Queen of Flowers,
better known as the Opera House. The pro-
ceeds OF the entertainment will be devoted to
the benefit of the Society of the Servants of the
Poor. The object is full of merit and the beam
purpose Every preparation has been made to
insure success in the way of enjoyment. and
charitable hearts will no doubt agree with
mirth loving spirits to crown the work SO nobiy
undertaken.
Opera boxes, seats In the first row and pros
cenium boxes can be secured at Grunewald g
music store, Nos 16. 1S and 20 Baronne street.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-17
THE TOURO CLAIM.

Quite number of dispositions have been
taken in the Touro claim during the past few
days. the majority of which are repetition. as
far as the facts are concerned, of the incidents
connected with the fire.
One deposition taken yesterday. that OF John
Omar, gave a few additional facts. the mot
bought quite a number of cart loads OF brick
ba g from the quart rmaster or military ofhcer
in charge of the property. and paid him $50 for
the same.
He was subsequently sent for by the quarter
n aster OF the United States array, whose Office
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-17
Rttnd charley.

Charley Florence, alias Blind Charley, is tn g
name of a character who has figured on the po-
lice records, for number Of times. on the
charge Of stealtng Yestepr sIJ. he sauntered
charge of larceny OF a coil If rope preferred
against him by. Sergeant I'd; Ryan:
The judge said to him, We'll. Charley, you
are at your old tricks again.
NO " its a put up job
Well" said the Judge. I'm place you under
As Charley could not have given bonds to the
amount OF Is cents. he was sent to the Parish
Prison in default OF bonds
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-17
THE NEW ORLEANS DEMo0RAr WEDNESDAY, APRIL ii 1878

was on Camp street and was told that he had
no business to nay the official the amount. and
that he then had to pay another 500: and. a.
though he does not say so. he wonders now Why
he had to paw the extra 800, and is OF the
opinion that the government must have had
charge of the building even after the fire. u one
OF it's officers could dispose Of the bricks from
the ruins
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-17
THE moFFErr REGISTER BILL.

The Governor having SONS doubts as to the
constitutionality Of the Moffett Raeister BILL
has requested certain we'll known lawyers to
prepare briefs pro and con on the subject
THESE briefs. we learn; will be presented to the
when. after studying the question. the Gov
ernor will announce his determination either
to approve or disapprove Of the bill, perhaps
in the early part of next week.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-17
MORTUARY REPORT.

The following is the mortuary report for
the week ending Sunday, April a:
Males CT, females 40. White SO, colored At.
The following were the principal causes of
death: Smallpox 8, consumption II, pneu-
monia 8, trismus nascentlum 2, delirium tre-
mems 8, diarrh9a 4, debility T. drowning 8,
other diseases &c. Total deaths 116; death
rate 2872.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-17
A Gaming Affair,

At $50 o'clock last evening Mr.. c. s. Vincent.
as it is al eyed. having insnlted Mr.. John Ba-
met him at the hour above stated in front of SO
Camp street and administered to him a Gaming
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-17
Released.

Jack Levy. charged with having cut and
slightly wounded one, Thomas Pickett, on Sun
pearance bonds by Judge Smith. Levy states
that he is not the man who stabbed Pickett.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-17
Death in Prison,

The shoemaker Francis schorn. who cut hts
wife in the face with shoemaker's knife. on
the eleventh instant, at his domicile. died on
Sunday last at the Parish Prison.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-17

Some rare and curious old books ara to be
sold this evening. BY Montgomery l. Co. Origi-
nal editions OF old pl rs. a copy of Winter
boshams America, one Of the Vuigate Bibles.
and other old books. Sac their advertisement