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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-20

weather signals on the Custom Honse on the
t. ~ OF tho SECOND OF January. Hs said he
a aha not put somebody told him they had been
dlsplayed on that day
ne , nad Deem In command OF the McA1ester
ana Essayons AZ sundry times when they we're
MMpllhng 81 southwest ISIS and Pass a-P Oatre.
me vessels were dredging there and also pulled
SIPS npsd wnleh had grounded on the, bar.
shakes her and makes her loose.
=. me witness a dld not consider the MeAlester
side ,or any iength OF time without straining
very mncn Wp Us. WORKING. She rarely or ever
worked with full power when was In charge.
Tbs {, distribution Of the boats machinery was
Regarding the way In which she was lost.
have two opinions, either that her sheathirie
got loose. thereby springing Il leak or prob
ably ably she WIS grs caught in heavy sea and
able from the fact that NO piec' $ Of her wreck
hav been ever picked up. Seam. In the dom
key boiler was always Kept up on the MeAlester
for pumping bi ges. wa hi ng decks, or In case
OF fire. The pumping Of bilge water was prob
ably caused by the worn out condition Of the
shaft casing.
The board adjourned to to-day "wednesday
at ii 80 a. M, at the same place.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-20
b REvITIEs.

Green peas. cucumhers and strawberries have
already arrived in market.
With this bright spring weather. the ladies'
will douh less display their new spring Co.'S
tunes at the Varieties matinee.
J. Madison Wells has. it ia said. gone TO Wash
ington to secure the appointment Of Thomas C..
Anderson as Collector OF the Port.
We acknowledge the receipt OF serenade
from the Trio al Bersaglio Society,"" on their
re urn down town.
The man with the white pants was out on
brothers with white vests were also seen.
The Canal Street. City Park and Lake Rail-
road Company have been busily engaged in re-
pairing their tracks. and 1t will not bs long be-
fore trains are running.
New Orleans has become the centre of a grow
ing new trade. Judging from the number Of
vendors of our boulevard the peanut blu siness
offers more Inducements to o, men OF small CAPT.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-20
MUNICIPAL MATTERS.
PLANTING TREES.

Complaints having been made against the
contractor for replacing decayed trees on our
squares and public avenues, Administrator
Mccartney has investigated the matter and
found the complaints well grounded in certain
respects, and has already rejected q number
of crooked young trees which the contractor
was on the point Of using. Mr.. McCaffrey in
forms US that there is no danger that the con-
tractor will not comply with his obligations,
which require to maintain the trees planted by
him for two years, 20 per cent Of the amount
to be paid to him being retained as a guaran-
tee by the city. Mr.. McCaffrey has, besides,
obtained from Administrator Diamond the
services Of the city gardener to pass upon the
acceptance or rejection OF the trees that have
already been planted or may hereafter be
planted on our thoroughfares.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-20
A CORR ECTlON,

The following special appeared In the Plea
ytnse and Times of yesterday:
BATON ROUGE March 1s.-The steamer John
81. Hanna, from Ouachita. loaded with co ton.
was on fire at the landing this evsniug but was
ing to the coal fleet here. About fifty bales
We're thrown into the river. She is now o. her
way to the city. CRESCENT.
We are authorized by Capt. F. A. Blanks. Of
the steamer John H. Hanna. to state that the
fire on said boat yesterday at Baton Rouge was
extinguished by himself and crew, and not
with the ass stance of the steam tugs Mel il and
jay. as repnrted by special dispatch to the
Times and Pcayune signed Crescent" The
captain further states that the tugs set up the
claim OF saving tia boat for the sole purpose of
bringing in claim for salvage
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-20
PROBABLY A MURDER.
A Crowd of Rvwhies Assault q Man with
stick. and Then stab Him.

At 10 O'Clock last night II difficulty took place
on Car ndelet street. between Glio and Erato.
between II colored man ane Robert Mitchell
and II crowd of young men, which terminated in
Mitchell. being sew rel b. aten with clubs, and
AS soon Is the cutting tr Inspired the crowd
ran away, and all succeeded In mating their
escape except a. man named Samuel Thorn.
clnct Statioo charged with assault and atery
and also with being an accessory to the cutting.
thorn NAV be acuuain ed with the. party who
name or tell anything regarding The ARRAY.
The wounded man was sent to the Charity
found be in the lift side. The physician pro-
nounced them dangerous.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-20
THE McALEsTER INyEsTIGATION.
More Testimony Forward and More
Coming To-Day.

More Testimony Forward and More
coming To-Day.
The board met at 1890 a. m, Present all the
members.
CAPT. HORACE TYLER
recalled, said-The McAlester was generally in
good condition. He thought the repairs made
were sufficient to make the vessel strong. She
had about thirty tons of coal on board and took
one hundred more. Some of the coal was
slowed In the hold to 'stiffen" her. The witness
could express no opinion as to The way in which
she was lost.
a little discussion then ensued between the
gentlemen representing the Algiers people and
the members of the board as to whether wit
ness could be examined who had not worked on
the boat recently. The board rule d that the
particular time OF working Was n 1T mentioned.
WHO had not worked on board the ship.
Capt Tyler said that the McAlester was
sheathed first on her tom. then on the waist;
possible when tho planking was on; II one
place some planks were removed and he found
the timbers sound. He id not consider q So
have strengthened her.
CAPT. ELwELL
recalled. said-I wrote letter to Major Howell
on may 10, 1877. rep ring he Meal sters c,ndi-
lion at that time. / said that she was In better
(The letter of Capt. EIwell having been fled In
the record, it was thought unnece- sary to pro
duce it, except to have it identified by the wit
ness, who said it was the one he spoke off,
At that time the ship was doing gool work at
tho bar by dredg ng the hard bottom. 1t re-
quires a very strong vessel t. do dredge work,
anu this had no effect on thu McAlesfer. In
June she WAS laid up that the casing on her
forward shaft be repaired.
letter written by Warren Beaver, one OF the
crew Of the McAlester. when she was last at the
Passes on her trip to Sabine Pass was intro
duced 1t reads thus
WEDNESDAY, January 2, 1878.
Dear Fa'her-Have .ust d few minutes to
We are obliged to go through the jetties, much
again the cal tain's wishes.
am feeling quite well at present, and the
sailing mas er says we will have quite smooth
water outside. I have considerable to do. 1t
was 1890 a. m. when went to bed last night
Captain Is pleased with all have dopa. Have
not tine to write now. Do not know when We
will return, Or when IN write again. Watch
the papers. Goodby until we meet.
Your son, WARREN.
W. A. sYMES.
of the Signal Service Bureau, sworn said-The
weather was fine ON the first OF January. No
cant onary signal was no before the third, at
11:l0 q. III. There IL no weather bureau at
St,nih Pass.
There was some sligtt fog on the river early
in the morning Of the third OF January. bat not
sur ci@ntly strong to BIZ rep 'rteI The signals
points In Algiers.
CAPT. HOOPER
was recalled and asked Ii he had noticed any
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-20
POLICE BOARD.

The Police Board met last evening at the Cen
trial Station. Mayor Pilsbury in the chair. and
a quorum Of the Commissioners present
Supernumerary Delavalle. for conduct I'M
becoming an officer, was fined five days pay.
Supernun1erary r. Nc Manus. for unoficer-
like conduct was fined ten days' pay.
Toe charges against Officer Moran we're dis
missed. and a member of the board was of the
opinion that tbs prosecutor should be called
ur AMI reprimanded Tor making such frivo-
louS charge.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-20
ELECTION WARDS.

Administrator Cavanac Is engaged in pre-
ing of the city, its division into wards and
precincts, to comply with the election law.
The changes that will be made affect only
that portion of the city back Of the Metairie
ridge in the Second District, and back Of the
s SWAMI in the upper DISTRICTS and are IN
better accommodating the few voters who live
in the marshy region. The ordinance will be
introduced at the next meeting of the Council.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-20
THE ANDERSON CASE.

The decision of the Supreme Court In the
Anderson case will not become final until six
days after the date of its rendition which delay
the law gives for the purpose of allowing the
State to file motion for rehearing.
Iii understood that the Attorney General, be-
lieving that the court has overlooked ONE i'm
ortant authorities cited during the trial. viii
file his motion during this week. This motion
will be set down for argument, if flied. for a
future d ~ in the meantime the prisoner O.
mains in confinement.
In the opinion of some Of our strongest law
yers the court has erred. and much interest will
attach to the trial of the motion.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-20
TIRO AL ER>AGLIO.
Celebration in HOnUr of Gen. Giuseppe
Garibaldi on st. JOsephs Day.


The morn of st. osephs day broke s # and
balmy, with Just enough preezs to temper the
rays OF the SUI. Not feecy cloud was visible
not single token Of rain could be seen; in
fact it was just the day for procession. We
had one yesterday-a.grand celebration by that
worthy Italian society. the
Trio AL BERsAGLIo,
in honor Of the great General,
GIUSEPPE GlKIBALDI,
q ms n in every sens Q IF the word an iluatrione
commander. knight wthoutf ar reproarh
who by the sole exettipn o. his indomtable will
and courage ma the Itn ians what they are
now free 3 q ind pendent ton. Cavour
Garibaidi Victor. Emanuel are mes that
81 drar IN s Of al oya ID
Of pr mise and hope for the fu.u.e. The new
king is worth. sue essor Of the departed
| ia her and pr,'serve. one and inseDerabie The
cherished Institutions and liberties Of his
YESTERDAY. AS WE HAVE SAID.
was lovely day, and hardly had O'Clock
sounded That larg, number OF our ltaIian
ctIzens, putting aside this sober civilian cos
the 1T nns1 the gay 5cd msd h ny ort
in sold phaIanx. 200 strong. in front f their
hall, corn,,r # Oh ,,r'res. and. Custnmh .,se
TO Canal street, where they haited be ore thu
| residence of Sgnor Rocchi, to whom the com
pany. through Capt. Astred presented a fine
mans zenl and interest for the society. To
Miss Rocch beautiful and fragran' basket of
flowers prese nted by he captain as I he true
AID Loyal appr' cation of the society for her
| many graces and accomplishments. and for the
many tokens OF esteem she lad bestowed on
the
Trio AL BERsAGLro.
After this they marched to the residence Of
SignOr Greppi. tn. Italian Consul. where all
We're treated to 'Homeiic" bowl of delicious
| Thence the gallant boys went uptown music
at the head. to Capt. As,redo's house, and there
every one partook Of refreshments provided by
this worthy officer.
AT ODD FELLOWS HALL
a delicate supper had been spread to relieve
the wearied dy OF the fatignes of the day.
After the first cravings of hunger and thirst
had been appnased, toaAt is We're drunk and
healths proposed amidst general applause.
| Addresses were made by Signor Greppi. the
a!l OF whom spoke of Garibaldf and Victor
Emanuel In an appropriate and feeling manner
| The DEMOCRAT was not forgotten, and one of
| its representatives who was present answered
on behalf OF 1t.
| Shortly thereafter all adjourned to St. Pat
ricks Hall TO join in the grand ball given by the
| Gardes Lafayette, which was kept up to early
dawn, and where tender beauty and stalwart
manhood tripped he light fantastic mazas of
| the dance" and mixed in harmonious senti,
ment long after the midnight hour had chimed.
Officers Of the Associaiinn-Anto Sidoti
president: John Astredo. first vice president !;
Salva'o @ d'Ami"o. seco vice president; John
Officers of the Military Companv-John As
tredo, captain; Stefano d'Amicos first lieuten-
| ant; John B-rtucci, second lieutenant; Paolo
Quarnero third lieutenant.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-20
Bertha Won H,llern,s walk,

CINCINNATI. March 1s.-Bertha Won Hillern
sta, ted o. o'clock this evening on hrr hundred
mile walk to be done in tive nty eight consscu-
tive hours. the first fifty miles without sleep.
and fully one-balf the crowd are ladies'. Miss
Won Hiliern Is In fine condition, and hopes to
complete her task In less time than twenty
aipht hOura
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-20
BALL OF THE G .RDEs LAFAYETTE.

Last evening ST.. Patrick's Hall was the scene
of revelry and mirth. the occasion being the
ball given by the Gardes Lafayette. that we'll
known and popular military organization Of
our city. From an early hour in the evening
the sidewalks leading to the hall were crowde
by the fair and the brave ON their way thither.
and by 10 o'clock the large floor was bright with
the beauty Of our city. The dance was kept up
until an early hour this morning. and even
then many were unwilling to leave the attrae-
tive picture,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-20
THE SCHOOL FURNITURE.

At its meeting yesterday the City Council
adopted the minority signed by Mr.. Archi-
bald Mitchell, OF the special committee of the
school board in favor of accepting the bid of
Messrs. Rice, Born d Co., Offering to supply
the schools with certain amount of furniture
for $1499 instead of the majority report in
favor of another concern for $1740. This fur
niture is intended for four of the schools;
there are three others to be supplied, and the
difference in the cost Of the whole would be
about G1O0O
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-20
The Newark Redistr1ctIng hin Declared
UncDnstttntiOnal.

TRENTON. NJ j.. March 49, The Supreme
Court gaye their decision today. declaring the
bill passed q few weeks ago by the Legislature.
providing for gerrymandering OF the wards OF
the city of Newark, In the interest Of the Demo-
Gratis. unconstitutional. and denying the writs
# mandamus to compel the Newark Common
Council to carry out the provisions nf the bill.
The decision is sweeping one and while main
ia ming the right Of the Legislature to change
township lines declared 1t unconstitutional to
interfere with the boundaries OF wards.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-20
WEATHER PROBABILITIES.

WAsHINaroN. March ~. 1 a. m.-Indicatlons for
Wednesday:
For East Cult States warmer, clear ar partly
clio dy weather, with ignt variable winds and
stationary pres -ure and temperature. For
West Gulf States increasing oIoudiness and
rains northeast to southeast Winds stationary
or HIGHER pressura and tenn rature.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-20
THE wArEnwonKs COMPANY.

The necessary amount of waterworks
bonds (s50O,00O) has been surrendered by the
holders thereof to enable the new company to
organize under the law. The organization,
we understand, will occur In a day or two,
and it is probable that Mr.. Paul Fourchy will
be chosen as president, without opposition.
There are about q dozen candidates for the
secretaryship Of the company.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-20
The Latest Craze.

New YORK March ~ Asociety to be known as
the Ladies' National League for the Protection
Of Indians" was organized in this city to- day.
rbe following officers were elected: Mrs. Or.
Losiar. PRESIDENT; Mrs. Dunleavy and Mrs.
Newton. vice presidents: Mrs. Murray. treas
urer, and DR.. Weeks. snoretarv.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-20
Hafel Rurned.

aud O'Clock this morning the large summer
boarding hotel known as the Park House
caught fire and was totally destroyed. The
house was filed with furniture and was to have
teen opened shortly for summer boarders The
loss on the building is about SIS 600: the loss on
the furniture. $4,000. Ths loss is believed to be-
by the heirs If the late William Smith. and was
occupied by Henry w. Il. Andrews. Cause OF
fire unknown,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-20
Party Journalism.
IN. 7. Star.]

Journalism which processes to be absolutely
independent Of party, is very apt to be inde-
pendent of principle. So long as political or
CARNATIONS are the machinery approved by the
paper that holds itself proudly aloof from them
will sooner or later discover that its indeoend-
ence 7. cans nothing but Isolation. The Boston
truth, and win be hereafter published Us d Dem.
e. ati napers 1ts Ell rts TO avoid batng either
fish, flesh or fowl. made 1t feel awful lonely.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-20
What He Deserved.

At Q o'clock last evening Thos r. Ingraham
disc vered negro on his PREMISES. No. 356
Gravier street, aud Immediately ordered him to
halt. The negro, instead Of obeying the COM
mind, advanced upon Mr.. Ingraham. who drew
his revolver and red five shots ut the accused.
The accused when the pol ce put In an appear
ance which was instantaneous. took him pris-
was found to be shot in both hands. He was
taken to the h. spital. where his wounds were
dressed. after which he was returned to the
found under suspicious circum stan ,es.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-20
trouble Expeci ed with the Tennessee
Illicit Dlstillers

NASHVILLE. Tenn. March l9.-.Collactor Wool
nas rsceas I;ta s,asas Tn 1ne ae
Commissioners near Peeled Chestnut " hife
county: also thos.. 81 three persons suspac ed
n sufgfug information to the revenue officials.
The Jlliit disfiilers ars organizing. aud q
Desperate fight is anticipated between them
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-20
LEGISLATIVE ITEMS.

Yesterday the Louisiana Legislature adj
journed. after a session of seventy days. The
only bills that were passed yesterday were the
deficiency bill. after long and most painful
labor, and the militia bill.
The proceedings OF the House were given
somewhat dramatic turn by a personal affair
between Mr.. Jon % and Mr.. Leonard. the SUBJ
sfan'ial facts in connection with which are de-
tailed In our House report.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-20
MuraE Halstead Arrested for a Criminal
ssstst Libel

CINCINNATI March 1s.-Another warrant was
issued this morning from. the police court. at
the instance OF y. q. Campbell. one OF thu cnun-
stead and Ia. Hen erson, o. the Commercial
for criminal libel and DR.. Mccarthy for petit
larceny.
This is another nhaee of the interminab'e sil-
yer porcupine case all Of which grew out of the
Tytus- Dickey affair. The grand jury ignored
It IL now the Intention to try the parties In The
notice court, which has SEPARATE jurisdiction
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-20
sco,dlns montxomery Blair.

New YORK. March 1s.--The Herald says: L.
there M way to suppress Mr.. Montgomery
Blair2 Not satisfied with his defeat in the
Maryland Legisl .ture last week he was up
again yesterday with another Presidential re-
solut on. Hi performances are becoming ex-
oeedlngly ridiculous.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-20
Failure In wal street.

New YORK. March 19--S. nj. Mills a. o., FORM
erly wealthy operators. have failed They were
rific Mail. Delaware. Leckawanna and coal
stocks. Lake shore and Wesrnrn Union.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-20
CRIMES AND CASUALTIES.
Determined to Die.

JERSEY CRY. March 1a.-Kate Mcclure was
found iast night roaming, the streets OF Hobo
locked up by the polio. Shealad not been in
generated ha au hour b re she had torn her
dress into strips. and had hung herself to the
door OF her cell She was cut down and rescued
with some difflcu ty. In ten minutes after she
had been once more lett alon.. she made an
other ATTEMPT by tearing up her under-kirt.
seriousness. II kept the police In q constant
state Of siglan"e to preserve her life. Between
aanh ana In the tolnE she made @
which would have proved successful had not
the policemen been constantly on the watch.
Crime Of u temperance Gospel Advocate.
MONTREAL. March SD. X. Ryne, the gospel
temperance advocate. was. to day fully cotu-
United for trial Tor a,temp ing to commit an in
decent assault on Eliza Chilling who Is only
eleven years of age. The offense was clearly
The court room was crowded with spectators.
The girl gave h,r testimony in straightfor-
ward war, manner. and rigid cross-examinat m
The girls father testified that Ryne offered to
hush the matter 10 by paying him money. and
also wrote him letter expressing contrttion.
Trial Of Justice Pitcher for Malfeasanc e
In office.
LONG BRANCH N j.. March 1a.-All officials
are very 81 ent in r gard to the case before the
commissioners o. police, of Justice Pitcher for
malfeas, nee In office. Il, idence Is being gath
ing further can he learned until the meeting ~
the commissioners. which is expected to { Ike
Of Long Branch officials heretofore has been
freely cri icsed bv the people. and the new
charges against Pit .her have mad a ten ienoy to
further infama the pubic who are waiting
further developments with lively interest.
Wife murderer Convicted.
. AUGUSTA, Me-. March 19-In the case of
James Savage of Belgrade. on trial for killing
his wife IN December last. the jury this morn
dng brought in verdict of guilty of man
slaughter.
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Hostile Indians suffering for Food and
Moving south.

BISMARCK D. T.. March 19.-Fresh reports
from Poplar river confirm the previous rumors
that he hostiles. suffering for food and follow
ing the buff No herds. are moving south. The
joining forces with them from fear Of Sitting
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-20

The towboat Florence, owned by Capt. Frank
Gutherie, WAS wreck ed ON bayou Grand G illou.
BINARY 20. while towing the schooner
Theresa.--(Ho uma Courier.