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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-28

Congress has at least q dozen bills on the
Mormon question before It, It has devoted
weeks on weeks Of its time in the past to
efforts to legislate the Mormons out Of Utah
or, at least, to eradicate polygamy in that ter
ritory, but always In vain, for. however strict
the law on the subject passed by Congress
might be, it has been found impossible to
prove bigamy against offenders, rs marriages
in Utah are secret and equally impossible to
convict the offenders before Mormon jury
even If this crime could be proved against
them. The Gentiles of Utah. however, have
prepared system of laws on this subject
which, they think, will reach polygamy, AS
it Is impossible to prove it, they make the
simple act Of living with two women penal
offence; as it is impossible to convict offend
ers before Mormon juries, they make all be-
levers in the religion Of the Church Of the
Latter Day Saints incompetent to sit as
jurors. By further DISTINGUISHING the Nor
mons the Gsntiies think they will be able to
convict the polygamists. The same might be
done much more simply by an act of Congress
declaring all MOrmonS felOns. 1t Is a danger
Gus and unrepublican precedent for Congress
to disfranchize and render incapable of jury
service citizens on account of their religious
belief, no matter how great the evil to be
cured by such act may be.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-28

The bill presented the other day for the
expenses of the United States Senate Tor
the last year contained some queer items.
The lemons and sugar itemized in it
amounted to some thousand dollars; and
the snuff for the Senators cost the gov
eminent no small sum. Both Of these items
may be regarded as legitimate expenses, it
being evidently the duty of the government
to pay for the snuff and lemonade of its high
priced Senators; but the last item of the Ser
geant-at-Arms, twenty eight boxes Of cart
ridges to guard the boxes containing the
electoral votes" is rather too much of an
Imposition on q long suffering public. The
Republican Senators ordered the Sergeant-at-
Arms to purchase these boxes, and they alone
should be made to foot the bill
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-28

. The injurious effects of excessive charity are
shown in the latest English ''pauper'' report.
This report shows that 100000 persons in
Great Britain are dependent upon parochal
relief. This fearful army Of Migrants increases
or diminishes according to the state of the
trade, but, at the very best time, never falls
below a million. Much of this distress arises
from drunkenness; the next greatest cause of
pauperism IL the numerous private and public
charities of the kingdom. Every village, town
and city has its charitable requests, and pau
perism is always found to be worst where these
are largest and most frequent. In the west Of
England charity has done much to enfeeble
the national character and to breed pauper-
ism. Bristol undoubtedly boasts Of more
charitable institutions than any city OF the
world. In these, thousands are taken care
III from the very day of their birth to their
burial. There are lying-in hospitals, chill
dren's homes, apprentices doles, societies that
he,n apprentices when out of their time to
yo,n mence business, almshouses gifts, cloth
M charities, etc. A pauper frequently passes
sssrm.a,, all OF these, is brought into the world
IN charity, rasa- hy Charity apprenticed by
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-28

An amendment to the constitution OF Mis-
sissippi has been offered in the Legislature OF
that State, making all the Judges, from the
Supreme Court down, elective by the people,
instead of appointed, as many OF them
now are. The Jackson Clarion, the official
journal of the State, favors the amend
ment, and thinks it will pass the Legisla-
ture and be submitted to the people at the
next election. Mississippi was among the
first States in the Union to adopt this system,
it having been incorporated in the constitu-
tion of 1885, where 1t remained until the Re
pubIicans got possession of the State and
changed the constitution. All the judges are
still elected in New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio
and, in fact, in two-thirds of the States in the
11ntnp
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-28

The last trace of tho Franco Prussian war
Is about to disappear from France; the forced
paper currency of the Bank of France is about
to be abolished. This currency was estal'-
lished in 1870, when gold was disappearing
rapidly from the Bank of France. Notes OF
all kind were then issued from 1 frame rs
cents to 100000 francs ($1S00Ol. The smaller
notes have been gradually retired from circu-
lation until now the smallest to be obtained
are the 500 francs notes. This forced cur
rency is everywhere at par; in fact, in
Belgium, Italy and Germany it is above
par. There is, therefore, no hardship
In it, and 1t is only to be retired
from circulation in order to ef1ace all remem-
berance of the disasters of 1870. It's retire
mont will cause some little trouble. France
is In the singular condition of having too
much gold; disorder from which other ma
tions would like to suffer. The Bank OF
France has S425, 100000 in gold in it's Golfers
and gold is everywhere superintendent. The
withdrawal of these paper notes will accord
ingly cause some annoyance to the public,
who will have to be content with gold, and be
compelled to employ cart whenever they
have a heavy bill to settle.
France presents singular contrast to this
country. Our war was ended thirteen years
ago. Frances but seven; the losses both coun-
tries suffered were nearly equal, yet Frances
prosperity is to-day completely restored,
while the financial condition of this country
is more unpromising than ever.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-28
Rooms OF STATE PRINTING BOARD.
New Orleans, January %. 1873.

Rooms OF STATE PRINTING BOARD,
Now Orleans, January %, 1873.
Notice is hereby given that separate bids for
the publication of the Reports of the Supreme
Court of the State of Louisiana, in accordance
with sections and of act No. 100, approved
April 80 1877, will be received for the term Of
ten days from this date.
Bids must state in q clear and distinct man
ner the amount Of BONUS offered for the privi-
lege of publishing said Annual Reports, as
follows:
1. For the publication of the Thirtieth Annual,
solely.
Q. For the publication of both the Thirtieth
and Thirty first ANIMALS. tReports of 1878 and
1871
Bids to be made separately for the Thirtieth
Annual (Reports of 1879, or for the Thirtieth
and Thirty-flr ANIMALS tReports Of 1878 and
1879; and to be addressed ITO the President of
the State Printing Board, State House."
The Board reserves the right to reject any and
all bids.
FRANCIS T. NICHOLS Governor,
Elk oficio President of the Printing Board.
LOUIS LEoNHARD.
Secretary pro tenn. of Printing Board.
ia22 lot
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-28
CANCELLATION OF BOND.

STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Executive Department !
Whereas. EMILE d. WEBER. widow of the
late D. A. Weber, and administrators Of his
succession, has applied to me for the cancella-
ton Of bond drawn and signed by the said D.
A, Weber, as principal and Herman Meyer
Emily Weber. Andrew Szabo. Simon We'll. John
I. Irvine and julius Freyhan. as securities.
dated the 18th day of March. 1876. and condi-
toned for the faithful performance of the duties
of said D. A. Weber as Tax Collector of the par
ish of West Feliciana.
Now. therefore, /. FRANCIS T. NICHOLAS,
Governor Of the State of Louisiana, have
thought proper to issue this my proclamation.
with the view Of giving public notice to all per-
sons therein interested, to show cause In writ
ing, at the Office OF the Secretary of State, In
the city Of New Orleans, within ninety days
from and after the last publication hereof. why
said bond should not be cancelled and an
nulled. and the securities above named dis
charged from any further liabilities In The
premises.
Witness my signature and the seal Of the
State of Louisiana. at the city of New Orleans
this second day of January in the year of our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy
eight. and the one hundred and second year of
the independence of the United States of Amer
lea.
FRANCIS T. NICHOLS.
By the Governor:
WILL. A. STRONG. Secretary Of State. jas t30
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-28
Udolpho Wolfe's Son 4 Co.,
Is BEAVER STREET.
NEW YORK. ja24 15teod
CANCELLATION OF BOND.


Executive Department. !
Whereas. OSCAR b. SARPY, of the parish of
Plauuemines. has applied to me for the cancel
laton of three bonds. furnished and subscribed
by him as principal, for the sum of six thousand
dollars each, one dated November IT, 1873 with
Damas A. Thibaut and Henry Mahoney securi-
ties each for the sum of three thousand dollars :
one dated December 7. 1874, with the following
securities: A. Million for the sum of one thou
sand dollars, Arena Dobard for the sum of
thirty five hundred dollars, and Sarah r. Stack
house for the sum Of fifteen hundred dollars .
and one dated October 30 1873, with r. w Saw
yer as security for the sum of forty five hundred
dollars and Henry Mahoney for the sum of If
teen hundred dollars conditioned for the faith
fui performance and execution of the duties of
said Oscar B. Sarpy as sheriff of the parish OF
Plaauemines.
Now. therefore. /, FRANCIS T. NICHOLAS.
Governor of the State Of Louisiana, have
thought proper to issue this my proclamation.
calling upon all persons having interest herein
to show cause In writing. at the office of the
Secretary Of State. in the city of New Orleans
within ninety days from and after the last pub
LEGATION hereof. why said bonds should not be
cancelled and annulled, and the above named
securities discharged from any further liabli-
ties in the premises.
In testimony whereof, | have signed these
presents and caused the seal Of the State to be
hereunto affixed. at the city of New Orleans
this twenty fourth day of December In the year
Of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and
seventy seven.
FRANCIS T. NICHOLAS.
BY the Governor:
WILL. A. STRONG,
Secretary of State. jazz 3Ot*
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-28

A few months ago the State of Nevada
adopted the whipping post; the Grand Jury
of St Louis reported last month In favor of its
establishment in that city; quite a number of
North and South Carolina Judges have adj
vocated from the bench its re- establishment as
the only means Of curing cert IL, offences now
unusually prevalent, and, finally bills to es-
tabisb whipping posts at every county seat
were introduced, last week, in the legislatures
of Kentucky and Mississippi. Quite num-
Der of members of these Legislatures favor the
measure, but some of them fear that public
opinion will not agree with them and conse-
quently hesitate to adopt the lash as a cure
and punishment for smaller offences What
ever action be taken by them in the matter
the whipping post has certainly become an
interesting question and is receiving great
deal Of attention
The newspapers have discussed the subject
at length. In South Carolina only one jour
nal. the NeWs and Courier, pronounced against
the whipping post. The press of North Caro-
lima seemed equally unanimous on the subject,
while even in st, Louis and New York, leading
papers approved of the old custom of whip
ping those guilty Of petty larceny.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-28

try and trade q currency secured by State or
United States bonds, and therefore as sound
as the present national currency.
The three measures which we have specified
will certainly be adopted, sooner or later, be
cause vast majority Of the people demand
their adoption. If they are thwarted during
the existence Of the present Congress by a
Presidential veto. they will see to it that the
next Congress will be composed Of men who
will not allow the peoples will, to be nullfied
by Executive obstna3y.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-28

charity, put into trade by charity and finally
buried by charity.
Miscellaneous charity like this prevents, of
course, much suffering, but at the same time
propagates the disease of pauperism, renders
the poorer classes wholly careless Of their
own future, because charity will take care OF
them IT makes them mere tools in the hands
Of these eleemosynary institutions, and works
untold evils to the paupers themselves and to
the working classes as well.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-28
NEw ORLEANS, JANUARY rs, 1878,

New Orleans cotton receipts are grow
ing more promising every week. Although
the receipts at all the cotton ports are
less than last year, New Orleans Is ahead OF
1877 by 153,77O bales. Our receipts from the
Mississippi are greater than last year; from
Mobile we are 27,Osa bales ahead; from Red
river 66,2o6 ahead; while the receipts from
the Arkansas river are three times as great
as last year, and those from the Ouachita
nine times "a great.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-28
Esta blished in 1928.
UDOLPHO WOLPES
AROMATIC
SCHlEDAM SCHNAPPS.
Orders Filled i'm
JOB LOTS
JOB LOTS
To the Trade Mt Fixed Prices and N,
Deviation.
A CHALLENGE TO ULTRA TEMPERANCE
MEN

We believe that all ultra teetotalers profess to
hold the opinion that ali alcoholic spirits are
hurtful under all circumstances. That even as
medicine, In extreme cases, and whether used
Internally or externally, the spirit of alcohol is
poisonous. Now, we find this question fairly
placed before the scientific world by DR.. Reese
editor OF the Medical Gazette. of this city-a
journal Of wide circulation and influence. who
challenges discussion in regard to the virtues
oil Wolfes Scheidam Aromatic Schnapps"-a
popular preparation of Pure Holland Gin
and Juniper Juice.
The proprietor of these Schnapps has pre-
sented bottleto every regular physician in the
United States, at cost Of $4,000. and while he
has received letters from over one thousand
members OF the medical faculty, strongly re-
commanding the use of the Schnapps. no one,
we believe, has yentured to take the field on the
negative side Of the question. We should like
to hear from some Of our distinguished teetota-
ers on this sublect-[New York Evening Mirror.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-28
SEALED PROPOSALS.

OFFICE OF THE POLICE JURY,
Parish of Jefferson, Right Bank
January %, 1873
BY authority OF resolution passed April 4,
1876, notice is hereby given that sealed pro-
posas will be received by the undersigned at
his Office Harvey's canal. until SATURDAY,
the second Of February next. at 70 o'clock M,
for the purchase from the lowest bidder of
BONDS of the parish of Jefferson Right Bank.
issued under act No. So March %, 1876.
JAMES BERTHOUD,
je24 ST. Secretary and Treasurer.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-28
DIED.

BERTHELOT-On Sunday, January 81 1873
at $3.50 o'clock a. M, John O. Berthelot, aged AZ
years. native of Savannah. Ga.
The friends and acquaintance Of the family
are invited to attend his funeral from 2p5
Dryades street, This Monday Morning at II
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-28
MALAKOFF BITTERS,

The best stomachic and tonic sovereign remedy
for Dyspepsia. Excellent for an anti malaral
morning beverage.
Low Price-Pure and Reliable.
For sale In all qualities by
ALPH. WALL.
Sole Manufacturer
ia19 1y 2dp No. &c Cont street. New Orleans
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-28
NOTICE.

OFFICE BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS,
No. 80 Burgundy street,
New Orleans, January 25. 1873,
The pay roll of the teachers OF the public
schools for November 1877, will be paid at the
City Hall On MONDAY, the twenty eighth in
slant, at 2 .. m.
jazz Ut JOHN j. OBRIEN Secretary.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-28
BOSTON FISH CHOWDER.
Prepared by

IFbpHfeU Dy
w. K LEWIS & BROTHERS,
At their factories on the coasts of Maine and
Nova Scotia, from fish fresh from the sea.
Packed in BIB tins. Just received by
AMOS PATTEN Il CO.,
jazz 2dp i'm 80 Tchou pitoulas street.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-28
w. III. BARNETT,
Exchange Broker,
st. Charles Stree

IS st. Charles street. .S8
Opposite st. Charles Hotel.
RAILWAY TICKETS Bought. Sold and Ex-
changed.
Stocks, Bonds, Notes. bought and Sold Money
loaned on Collaterals. Money advanced on
State and City Indebtedness. loci ~ %
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-28
FRANCIS T. NICHOLS.
NOTICE.

WELL. A. STRONG. Secretary of State jas t30
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1878-03-28
FINEST line Of Wall Paper and Blinds
IL. Friedel's, 1880 Main street.

R. H. SWEENEY, Of Market Square, has
lately remodeled his business house, put
ting In q modern glass front and greatly
improving ii both as to exterior and in
terror. II is now one Of the most con-
veniently arranged business establish
ments in that part OF the city, and enables
its proprietor to make an attractive dis
play Of his stoyes and tinware, Of which
he keeps a varied assortment always
OF the best makes and most improved
patterns. He also deals in mantels,
arches, fire fronts, CRATES and cellar graf
ings. He makes a specially Of repairing
cook stoves. His enameled and timed
hollow ware ia OF the best makes. All
his house Furnishing goods are warranted
to be Of the best quality, and his entire
stock Is purchased at bottom prices and
will be sold as cheap as the same class
Of goods can be bought in this or any
other market. Give him call.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1878-03-28

The BURNETT CoMpANY.-The engage
ment for two nights, April 5 and 0, and a
matinee, Of the celebrated Burnett Com
pany, promises to prove drawing card.
BE has q well earned reputation as the
greatest living comic artist both abroad
and at home. Herr Guise, OF Berlin,
who Is with the company, is pronounced
something extraordinary. The laugha.
bic dialogue Of Mr.. and Mrs. Capdle at
Home, Bnrnett's Comic Lecture on Wo-
mans Rights, and his celebrated Artistic
Picture Of the Orator from Hepsidam,
were given at Egyptian Hall, London,
for over one hundred consecutive enter
tainments. Mr.. Burnett has stood at the
head OF his profession for thirty.fiye
years. The New York Herald says: "Mr,
Burnett is, without doubt, the most orig.
inal humorist known since the days OF
the lamented .Artemus Ward His act
ing illustrates the aesthetics. His MIN
icry is all art, such as drapes his pic
lures with ideality.- There ia nothing
whatever in his language groes, coarse,
or even commonplace. He has fund
Of rich, natural hnmor, originality and
the faculty Of mimicry in high degree.
He ia the very incarnation Of fun, and
has never been equalled in his llne."
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1878-03-28

AN ASTONISHING FAcr.-A large pro.
portion Of the American people are to-day
dying from the effects Of Dyspepsia or dis.
ordered liver. The result OF these diseases
upon the masses OF intelligent and valuable
people Is most. alarming, making life act.
ually burden instead Of a pleasant exist.
ence OF enjoyment and usefulness as 1t
ought To be. There Is no good reason for
this, II you win only throw aside prejudice
and skepticism, take the advice OF Drug.
gists and your friends, and try one bottle OF
Green's August Flower. Your speedy re.
lief is certain. Millions OF bottles OF this
medicine have been given away To try It's
virtues, with satisfactory results In every
case. You can buy sample bottle for 10
cents to try. Three doses will relieve the
worst case. Positively sold by all Drug.
gists on the Western Continent. eod&w
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1878-03-28
Brief Mention.

FLoRIpApeas are coming this way.
THE County Board Of Equalization is
still in session.
"THATs slate-it has lost It's yarnish,"
Is the latest slang.
THE Municipal Court has adjourned
until next Saturday.
THIS weather equinox anythipgiwe
have had this winter.
SUGARS have advanced one-half cent
per pound, Wholesale.
The North Wheeling cooper shops
will resume work tomorrow.
SOME Of the ITO lets" are beginning to
have dismal and fotlorn look.
THE stockholders Of the P. W. & Ky.
Railroad will hold meeting to-day.
THE towboat Reindeer has been sold to
Capt. ]. Sharp Mcdonald for 5000.
THE Board Of Commissioners will hold
It's regular meeting on Monday next.
JOHN CLINE will start down the river
next week with his floating tin store.
The stockholders Of the Greenwood
Cemetery hold their annual meeting to-
day.
MARCH has taken another cranky
spell. It's getting ready TO go out like a
lion.
THE South Wheeling Guards will have
their frat public drill tonight, at KOch's
Hall.
TONIGHT the "Miller Glee olub,n Of
the South Side, will entertain their
friends.
The Mennerchor Singing Society is to
give grand ball at Neuhausens Hall
on Easter Monday.
The Finance Committee Of the Board
Of Commissioners will meet this morning
at the rooms Of the Board. '
THE County Committees on Poor
House and Farm and Court House and
Jail will meet tomorrow.
The B. & o. pay car dropped some
dueats among the employees Of the com.
pany in this city on Tuesday.
TIE officers Of the steamer Salt Valley
are not aware that Captain Dix or any
other Captain haa purchased her.
THE farmers are now bringing in large
quantities Of corn and hay, and they have
no trouble in finding q sale for Il.
TaE steamer Raven is approaching
completion at Middleport. When done,
she will have = new hull, new deck, and
be in number one order.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1878-03-28
Asuggestion to the Travelling
PubIie.

Tourists, emigrants and mariners find
that Hostetter's Stomach Bitters Is medic.
nal safeguard against unhealthful influ-
ences, upon which they eau implicitly rely,
since It prevents the effects that an nm.
healthy climate, vitiated atmosphere, I'M.
accustomed or unwholesome diet. bad
water, or other conditions uniayorable 10
health would otherwise produce. On long
voyages, or journeys by land in ATTITUDES
adlascent TO the equator, II Is especially
useful as q preventive Of the febrile com.
plants and disorders OF the stomach, liver
and bowels, which are apt to attack ma.
tiyes OF the temperate zones sojourning or
travelling in such regions, and It Is an ex.
oellent protection against the influence OF
extreme cold, sudden changes OF tempera.
ture, exposure 10 damp or extreme fatigue.
Il not only prevents intermittent or remit.
tent fever, aud other diseases OF malarial
type, but eradicates them, q fact which has
been notorious for years past Ia North and
South America, Mexico, the West Indies,
Australia and other countries.