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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-23
Senator GEORGES speech.
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The seats in the courthouse were filled by q
very large audience of our most respectable
and intelligent citizens to hear the address OF
the Hon. A. B. George, the Senator from this
district whose term expires with the close OF
the present General Assembly. The audience
was an intelligent one, the profOundest at
tention was paid to the address, and the quiet
and decorous silence was interrupted by the
frequent cheers which gree ed the compli-
mentary and fervid illusions to Gov Nichols.
1t was suggested by some individuals that
the large meeting and their earnest attention
was due rather to the orator than to the
theme, that our people gave their respect to
Mr.. George and not to the Legislature col
lectlyely. This is not So While 1t Is true
that the people OF Claiborne parish have -. me
highest regard and generation for the ability
and integrity of their Senator, they are not
hasty in forming opinions on important top
les. They desire to be just, and that they may
be impartial In their judgment they gladly
uuire correct information. Such was their
m olive upon Monday last.
Weare not prepared to state what was the
effect of Mr.. Georges speech. The facts and
figures which he presented are the same as
those to be found in the speech of Senator
we presume, true.
His views upon the constitutional conven-
ton question are precisely the same as those
urged in our columns. The audience seemed
to appreciate the views OF the speaker on this
question: and indeed we know that converts
were made
The speech of Monday was an able effort, a
mastery defense of the Legislature. No allu-
sion was made to the fact that all the reform
legislation had to be done at an extra session
We regret that the Legislature has to be de-
Tended, that their conduct has been so pecu-
liar that it required any explanation or de-
Tense.
It may be considered especially fortunate
for that body that such an Individual as Mr.
George Is ready to defend their record. His
own pure motives and blameless life will do
much to kill off the demagogues Who assidu-
ously fan into the flame every ember OF dis
content
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TO THE CITIZENS OF NEW ORLEANS.

With q view to secure to the people OF this
city the exclusive and permanent control
and direction Of the New Orleans Pacific
Railway, SO that it shall not pass into alien
hands, or be controlled to the detriment of
the trade and commerce of this place. or to
the injury of our agricultural interests, or to
prevent or delay the speedy development Of
Louisiana by discouraging immigration, but
used to strengthen and uphold the credit OF
State and city by making their bonded debts
secure and reliable beyond possibility of
failure, and to popularize the enterprise still
more with the mass of our fellow citizens by
offering eligible inducements to them to sub
scribe for the stock Of the company the
direction now address you. To float success
fully the five millions of first mortgage bonds
to be Issued by the company for the con-
struction and equipment of the road
the direction deem two proceedings pre-
cedent both wise and necessary. First, to fix
the total amount of stock to be issued at one
and half millions Of dollars until the line
has been open for five years to traffic; and
second, to give by local subscriptions encour-
agement to purchasers of bonds to repose
implicit faith In their absolute safety as an
Investment. The first has been done, and the
second the people are now invited to favor and
complete, as follows:
The stock of the company is now offered to
subscribers on the following terms, to wit:
Five per cent in cash of amount of subscrip-
ton at time OF subscribing, and the balance In
notes payable monthly, as follows: Ten per
cent January 1, 1879; 10 per cent February !;
10 per cent March I; 10 per cent April l 10
per cent May i; 10 per cent June /; 10 per
cent July /; 10 per cent August / Is per cent
September 1, 1879
This liberal plan, it is hoped, will meet the
approval OF every one, and on Monday, the
.twenty-second instant, books OF subscription
will be opened at the Office of the company.
It Is proposed to issue stock untransferabe
on the books of the company for the amount
subscribed by each person. which will entitle
the holder to vote at all elections of the COM
pany, but not to claim transferable stock
until his subscription has been paid In full in
cash.
The president Of the company can exercise
his discretion in accepting or rejecting sub
scriptions.
4 By order of the Board of Directors.
+. B. WHEELoCK, President.
New ORLEANS, April 81, 1878.
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ThrifiIe.s NegI Oey.

A letter from travelling correspondent of
the Dayton Journal, written at New Bremen
Ohio, on the fifteenth instant, SAYS: "On the
route | passed through the 'colored settle
ment. as it is called, being the 1000 acre tract
purchased by John Randolph during his life
time, and who by will devised the freedom Of
his slaves, and the granting OF 40 to 80 acres
OF the tract to each freed slave. A few of the
land as soon as it came into their possession,
others were swinded out of their portions,
and those who remain in possession only work
enough to enable them to exc out scanty
living. There is quite q contrast between
their farms and the farms of the Germans on
either side OF it. This Is a regular Protestant
German settlement, and in a very thriving and
prosperous condition"
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LETTER FROM HON. LOUIS BUSH,
NEW ORLEANS, April 20,

NEW ORLEANS, April ~, 1873.
Edifor Democratic affords me pleasure to
reply to the communication Of Auditor Jumel,
contained In your issue Of the twenty first in
slant, especially as 1t gives me the opportu-
nifty Of removing any erroneous impressions
which may have grown out of the proceedings
of the Board Of Liquidation.
And I have to say with reference to those pro-
ceedings, whether In my verbal or In my writ
ten argument, that merely used the rights OF
member Of that board to present the reasons
why I did not support the resolution then
under consideration, and cast no reflectlon
upon any one for his course, nor impugn the
t,olitjcal conduct of the members OF the board
who differed with me.
Auditor Jumel Is, therefore, In error when
he draws from my remarks any Intention to
animadyert upon his conduct, and, although
sncb request has not been made, deem 1t a
dntv which / owe to myself and to him to
formally disclaim any such intention or de-
sire.
Regarding my course relative to the COM
pensation voted me by the House OF Repre-
aentatives for services rendered during yaca-
ton as a member OF the board, and to which
he refers and critlcses with some acrimony,
/ trust that soon shall have occasion to sat
isfy every impartial mind that there was nc
inconsistency; and convince him that. should
he follow my line Of reasoning, we will soon
be in perfect accord.
To the structures In your editorial my re,
ply must be somewhat lengthy, owing to the
quotations / shall find myself compelled tc
make, and desire to know whether you will
allow me the use Of your columns for the
purpose and, IL yea, to say that l will fur,
nish you the manuscript as early as car
prepare It,
Very respectfully, -
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MIR. TILDEN RETiCENT.
Nothing to Say as to the COnkliDg Inter
view. But Something quite Inn
pOrtant About HimseM.
IN. Y. World

Mr.. Samuel J. Tilden was called upon last
evening by World reporter to secure IL pos
sible, some expression OF opinion from the
Ex-Governor as to how the declarations OF
Tilden was found at home In iovial mood
evidently enjoying the best of health, but in
ne way anxious to talk upon the sensation of
the hour.
"Doubtless, Mr.. Tilden" said the reporter
s'you have read the interview in when Sem
ator Conkling expresses his opinion Of the
administration and it's methods, published in
the World Of yesterday?
"Oh, yes; l read 1t with much interest, was
II should like to secure from you some ex-
preston upon the views Get forth by Mr..
Conklipg, what their effect will be, and what
results politically will be likely to follow this
declaration Of opinion"
0Now you must excuse me" protested Mr..
Tilden, but very cheerfnlly;"I am private
gentleman busy attending to my private al
fairs. which have been greatly neglected for
seven years past through illness and other
causes cannot now express an opinion on
: what Senator Conkling says. 1 AIN not in
Communication with him and cannot say
what his object is in doing and saying what
he has,"
Then you have formed no opinion on what
the Senator has said?"
ing interviewed on the subject. AS said, l
am a private gentleman in my opinions as
well as my life"
"But the public would greatly value your
opinion on such topic"
Perhaps but everybody can read the inter
view as have done. and form their own onln-
ions. Really donot care to be interviewed on
political topics just now. But one thing !
would like to say to you, you published
this morning an interview with MI Opdyke!
In which he makes statement in error.
would like you to correct it and say that am
not now. and never will be again, a candidate
for seat In the Senate or in the Governor
chair. could not under any circumstances
now accept such nomination, even though Il
were unanimous one. That correction t.
Mr.. Opdykes misstatement you may make
you choose"
Can go further, and say that you will no
again be a candidate for any political Office 2
asked the reporter.
~ responded Mr.. Tilden. Il might accept
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The Radical. Organ izIng.
[MorehOuse Clarion.l

VIoHVuSo OltH IOH'I
We have noticed a good deal OF caucussng
lately among some of the exRadical chiefs OF
this parish, and we are satisfied that there is
mischief brewing. We were hopeful that no
politics would disturb the quietude of our
parish for some time yet and that the cam
but from the ''signs of the times we are led
to believe that our old Republican foes are at
work already. We intend to keep a sharp
watch over their movements, and If we be-
come convinced that the enemy is making
preparations for the campain we will sound
the bugle CALL warn, our people of their
danger and urge them to get ready for the
fray.
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FOURTH DAY.
THURSDAY. APRIL 2S.

FIRST RACE-HuRDLE Race. handicap,
First horse 5000: second horse $50. Weights to
appear the day previous. and acceptances to be
made through the entry box at the usual time
of closing.
SECOND RsCE-SELLING RACE. One mile
and q quarter. for all ages. Horses entered to- be
sold for $500 to carry their proper weights; for
$1,000 allowed lbs. for $3.50. 10 lbs for $780, Is
lbs for $500. 20 lbs. Any surplus over amount
entered to be sold for will be given to second
horse. Purse 5000. First horse sl75; second
horse $25
THIRD RACE-Mile heats. three best In five,
for all ages. Club purse $780, First horse $3.50
second horse 800.
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RAILROAD PERSONALS.

The following we're among the departures
Perry. VIM: Harrison. New York; J. R. Parker
st. Louis; NJ. Lawson. Chicago; Adoiph Hols-
cher, P. Lorentzen, New York: Miss Lille
Langdon Cincinnati, s. B. Graham. wife and
daughter. Nashville; Mrs. G; A. Slocomb. Mrs D.
TraHhart; Washington + Tuj.gpe; Robert Hdsa
net and wife, Atlanta; SamI D. Winter 1T.
Louis; Geo. T. Cummings. Bottom Henry e
Stringer; Selma: Col: 3: 7 Mo3,e. Ney York
lanta; G. R. Broman. New YORK: T. E Win
ston, Savannah; d. G. Mitchell, Columbus; F.
D Mitchell. Pensacola.
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CANCELLATION OF BOND.

STATE OF LOUISIANA
Executive Department J
Whereas. GEORE e. BOVEE. OF the parish of
st. James in this State. has applied to me for the
cancellation OF bond furnished and subscribed
by him as principal. on the fourteenth day OF
November. 1876 for the sum of twenty thousand
dollars with the following named securities. to
wit Eugene Laiche. for the sum of five thOus-
and dollars; J. N. Thibodaux. for the sum OF five
thousand dollars; and Joseph Lartigue. for
the sum OF ten thousand dollars. conditioned
for the faithful performance Of the duties of
said George E. Bovee as Tax Collector OF the
said parish OF st. James.
Now. therefore, I. FRANCIS T. NICHOLS.
Governor of the State Of Louisiana, do hereby
Issue this my proclamation, calling upon all
persons interested therein to show cause, In
writing. at the Office of the secretary OF State.
at New Orleans, within ninety days after the
last publication hereof. why the said bond and
mortgage resulting therefrom should not be
Cancelled and annulled.
Given under my hand and the seal OF the State
of Louisiana. at the city OF New Orleans. this
sixth day Of April. in the year OF our Lord
one thousand eight hundred and seventy eight
FRANCIS T. NICHOLS,
Governor Of the State Of Louisiana
By the Governor:
WILL. A. STRONG secretarv of State. APPS sol
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commissionership Of deeds, and you know
that have been twice sent to the Assembly
and have sat in two constitutional conven-
tons and none of these offices we're at my
solicitation. Such post as the latter might
fiji if you call 1t political office, as it un-
doubtedly is, but further" and Mr.. Tilden
stopped short, babe the reporter goodbye
with another Injunction not 10 forget the OPP
dyke correction and closed the interview.
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The jewels that the Queen Of SPAIN Isa-
belle II, Is about to sell at auction are worth
much more than was at first reported, their
value being estimated at between 100000.
and 100000 francs 81. 100000. There is
one set Of emeralds which is worth third Of
the sum. Two crowns are in the collection,
but they will be broken up and the jewels
composing them sold separately. The Queen
reserves for herself jewels to the value Of
$600,000 In addition to those she disposes Of.
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THIRD DAY.
WEDNESDAY. APRIL "a,

FIRST RACE-Mils heats. A handicap for
ali az, s. Cub purse $500. First horse $500
second horse 500. Entries to be made the
second day ct 70 m. Weights to, appear at
through the entry box at the usual time OF
closing
SECOND RACE-One mile and three quar-
ters for all ages. Club purse s35p. First horse
$500 second morse $50.
THIRD RACE-Ths New ORLEANS CLUB CUP
Members of that Club to ride. he winner to
receive hands, me Silver Cup. valued at $3.50,
One mile and one-eighth.
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LOUIS BUSH.

In reply to the above letter from Col. Bush,
we will state that the columns Of the Demo-
GRAFT are at any time at his disposal EDI-
TOR DEMOCRAT.
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FOR SALE.

E,OR SALE-A LARGE RETAIL GROCERY
l. store, ~ joining one Of the PRINCIPAL city
markets, well stocked and doing n good bust
ness. satisfactory r. asons given for selling.
Address GROCER. Lock Box NJ. SO. New Or
leans. ap22 % 20
L1OR SALE CHEAP-THE STAR RICE MILL
L complete and In good running order, ready
for immediate use. For particulars apply to
II. SCHWARTZ d BRO.
fe1s II 149 to 1859 Magazine street.
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SECOND DAY.
TUESDAY, APRIL 70.

FIRST RACF-The SCRAMBLE STAKES for
two year ODDS half mile: $25 entrance, .. D.,
with $3.50 added of which 5000 to the frat horse
and $50 to the second; closed with six homina-
tons.
SECOND RACE-One mile and quarter. A
handicap for all ages Entries to be made the
D. M. and acoeptances to be made in writing
through tho entry box at the usual time Of
closing. Purse $500. First horse. $3.50: second
horse $50
THIRD RACE-The HOWARD STAKES. a sweep
stakes I r all ages. $50 entrance .. D., with $500
added by the Grub and $500 additional BY Mr.. G..
r Howard. The first horse to receive $500; the
second 5000 and the third to save his stake.
Two mile heats; closed with IL nominations.
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r OsT OR sTOLEN-FROM THE STEAMER
~ Wild Gazele head of Cont street, on the
twenty sa venth OF March. a black MEMORAN-
dunn BOOK tabout six inches long). containing
a letter marked valuable and some papers OF
reward will be paid for It's recovery, by JOHN
HAMILTON. master steamer Wild Gazelle.
ap6 tt
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CRESCENT BOOK.ROOM.
WHITE ELK CONCORD

WHITE ELK CONCORD
Has stood the test and was not found wanting
In purity it Is equal to any Wine ever offered in
this market Many we'll known gentlemen Of
this city have purchased it by the cask during
the last year. We have permission to refer to
them. and request those who have not had the
opportunity of trying this Wine to do 80. 1t is
sold at price within the reach Of all who use
table Claret.
D. E. MORPHY & SON, Agents,
ap21 3t 1Os Magazine street.
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LOST-rOuND.

~ the mail.-THREE CERTAIN MORT
GAGE NOTES. OF date March 16, 1878.
drawn byAurelie Theriot to his owa order
and by by hin indorse4 In blank: each
two, three and five years after da o. wi h per
cent per annum inter- ct from date until paid.
Said notes being identified with n act OF mort
public 10 and for the parish of Terreboune.
State Of Louisiana. on the sixteenth March
1873. The public Is hereby notified not to trade
notes. as they have never reached the righful
apo lot AUREL1E THEREOF.
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SoULEs COMMERCIAL COLLEGE AND
= Literary Institute-Day and evening SEES.
sions the entire year; elective system. 80
branches Of study; daily lectures. gymnasium
disposition, manners. health and morals non
sectarfan students free TO college. literary and
debating society: full faculty; large. we'll ven-
tus; special classes In particular studies. for
| boys. at from 81 to Is per month.
Sharp County record., 1878-10-10
ELECTION PROCLAW4TTON.

BY virtue of the authority vested in me-
ae sheriff within and for the county Of
SHARP in the state Of Arkansas, / will, on
TUESDAY NEXT AFTER THE FIRST
MONDAY in NOVEMBER, A. d. 1873.
open and hold an election at the following
places in said county of Sharp to-wit: At
Alfred Kelletts, in North township; Gar
ner's Mills, Union township; Clayton Place
Jackson township; Ash Flat, Richwoods
township; McElatfey's, Morgan township;
Dupuy Place, Lebanon township; Lebanon
Institute, Straw berry township; }. NJ.
McCOrd's, Washington township; Gala
mine, Big Creek township; Shaver Place,
Scott township, Oak Hill, Cave township;
Brickles, Sullivan township; Kinks Store,
Johnson township, and Evening Shade,
Piney Fork township, Tor the purpose of
electing a representative of the fourth CON
gressional district cf the State Of Al Arkan-
sas in the United congress, and to deter
mine whether license shall be granted in
each of said townships to any person to
keep drinking saloon or dram shop for
the sale of ardent, vinous or fermented
liquors in quantities less than one quart.
Sept 25th, 1878. T. Y. HUDDLESTON,
Sheriff of Sharp county, Ark
Sharp County record., 1878-10-10
Potf BAYOU, ARK.
Sent. 2Sth, 1873.

Having seen my last article in
print, l am encouraged to write
again, The people in this section are
gathering their cotton. The crop is
some better than was anticipated
before the pickers went aheld, and
corn will yield about 80 per cent OF
a good crop.
What we most heed now is some
enterprising person TO come among
US and bring some coed stock
cattle, swine and sheep in particular.
If breeders at the East would send
out statesmen in the summer months
to sell good, pure blooded cattle,
sheep, &c. to deliver when a car
load could be sold, they could there
by benefit themselves, as we'll as
the country. Can you ventilate this
subject little? You may do much
good thereby. Trtly, Nix B6Nbs.
Sharp County record., 1878-10-10
THE FEVER.

Memphis, Oct. THE present
warm weather has tended to favor
the spreading of the fever, and the
reports from interior towns give
gloomy account Of the condition of
affairs. Additional nurses have
been sent to Tuscumbla, Paris, La
grange, Moscow, Masons, Browns
vile, and Gardner, Miss, this after
noon, and others will be sent to-
morrow.
The board of health officially re-
ports rs deaths from yellow fever
during the past "A hours ending at
6 o'clock tonight. Undertakers re-
port II additional deaths outside the
corporation limits for the same Pc
riod.
Fifteen physicians of the Howard
Medical corps, report 81 new cases.
New CLEANS, Oct. u. W. Nader,
secretary of the Peabody Associa-
ton, is convalesclng.
Reports show a continued spread
ing of the fever in the third and
sixth districts.
The mortuary report for the week
ending Sunday, 6, p. m. is as fol-
lows: Total deaths, SOB; yellow fe-
yer, 323; deaths in public institu-
tions, 43; deaths certified by coro.
ners, %.
Baton Rouge, Oct. 7.-One hun
dred and eleven new cases Of yellow
fever, and eleven deaths, are official
ly reported, with one physician to
hear from, for the forty-eighth hour
ending this morning. The scourge
is steadily and constantly incroas-
ing, with no prospects-ofa abatement,
Chattanooga, Oct. For the past
"a hours, one death from yellow fe-
ver and II new cases, II of which
are colored. A thunder STORM and
change to cooler weather, with the
small mortality showing that the
disease is losing its malignant char
acter, inspire fresh hopes Of its
abatement.
Canton, Oct. 1.-The fever is
abating here, but is spreading all
through the country.
Algiers, Oct. 7.-There is no i'm,
provement here.
Cairo, Oct. 7.--One new case re,
ported in the last twenty-four hours
Another death from fever.
Sharp County record., 1878-10-10
EVENING SHADE, Oct. 9th.

The manner in which some Of our
citizens will abuse the blessings Of
Providence, and degrade themselves
with the appearances of sueh things,
is evinced in allowing the town
spring to be made watering-place
for all the stock in the community.
What was the use of the inclosure, if
it is to do no good? The town coun-
Gil should take some steps to pre-
vert this filthy practice, and the
sooner they see to 1T, the greater
credit will be awarded that honora-
bic body. 99'CoRPokATIoNs
Sharp County record., 1878-10-10
THE STRICKEN SOUTH.

But the greatest of these is charity"
We gaze to-day, on this broad plain,
And on our inland sea, so blue,
And from our hearts heartfelt strain
Is waited high above and through
The clear aud cloud!ess sky to where
The father waits to hear our prayer
A prayer of thanks, that we are free
From the dark gloom that shadows DER
Our sunny South like Upas tree,
Whose poison kills, then sghs for more
A prayer, that in this golden West
Our homes are more than doubly blest
But while to Him our thanks arise,
For home ant love and native land,
We lend our ears to catch the sighs
From far-dtf homes where Deaths cold
hand
Touches and leaves its cruel trace
On many d loved ones form and face.
And while these means and piteous cries
Come floating on and bursting forth,
Let prayers 20 upward to the skies,
From every household in the North.
For every sore and stricken heart,
Lets pray for each; and give cur part.
-lChicago lnter-Ocean.