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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-06
THE CONTGN EN- falls.
They Arrive from Mobile Last Night FUN
Of Glory and Laden Win spOiIs.

On the evening of the third instant the Cont
nentals left for Mobile on Fourth Of July ex-
cursion on a special train.
Their reception at Mobile was immense; the
whole population turned out in gala attire and
set up shout after shout for our gallant soldier
boys. The First Alabama Artillery Regiment,
Col. Irwin commanding. received with deafen-
ing salvos of ordnance. and escorted the Cont
nentas to the Battle House. where fine lunch
W spread.
Thence all repaired to the theatre In full
dress. and our boys" gave the. Mobilians a
stunning. show in the shape OF the far;famsd
"Revolutienary Tabl aux fQlIoged by the
went to the armory Of the First Alabama Regi-
ment and stacked arms; They stacked arms,
and stacked something else. too In the shape OF
delectable drnkabIes smok ables and eatables,
so able that not one was able to be presentable
before lad esq.,
Our boys were also invited to share the privi-
lege of the Manassas and Adhesion clubs (highly
privatel for the next thirty days.
The next morn ng THE glorious fourth they
went to FrasfGa and we are told tod MT fst eaf 81
twenty (if not more bask ets Of champagne,
An accident happened which threatened to
ever4the infant got lostl Frantic search was
made for him. and he was at last found-near a
barrel, say Of Cologne water, in Anay Wood
would ever have been found; but he happened
to kick and a hoosier, who had heard Of the re-
ward for his production. brought him, sweat.
ing, TO headquarters. Andy is the bully boy of
Mobile; he sent the Conttnentals thirty two
bottles of straight Mobile cocktails, but with
out wishing to hurt Andy's feelings) he ought
to have taken into consideration the continent
consitnton Of The Continen1tas and sent say
200 This is simply passing sing remark; T.,
vi b booming of cannon, when they left under
the escort of the Gulf City Guards, deep mouth
ed ordnance belched forth volumes of sound.
| On arriving at Pass Christian the Continentals
we're agreeably entertained ~ 9 delightful SER
enade from the famed Pass Christian Brass
| Rand, under the leadership of J. T. Quits, Esqs
| Our own "Continentas" reached New Orleans
at about o'clock last night and were received
with tho sonorous welcome Of artilLe from
| in our power to interview some Of the boys as
to the way in which they, enjoyed themselves.
how they were received, etc. but the task
We got word of their proceedings in Mobile
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-06
THE FOURTH.

The Fourth of July was celebrated with the
uuietest possible order in our metropolis, The
first brig ade turned out in the morning and
paraded for few hours. the Louisiana Field
Artillery firing the usual salute The day, after
10 O'Clock, was unusually dull not even the
average small boy firing his usual compliment
tary discharge of frecrackers. To certain
extent 1t was an enjoyable day. No noise,
no uncouth mirth. and no delectable mis-
chief. 1t seems that the small boy, boys had nn
err seen the. CITY,, even. Of a Sunday, SO
dismaly quiet. The Washington Artillery
made squirt in the evening and relieved the
day OF its ominous quiet by splendid drill and
dress parade. Are the memories of our fore
Of Independence being sqnelehed, so to speak.
under the weight of years2 We do not believe
1t. We think that the old patriotic fires cannot
be extinguiahed, and THAT the spread eagle
with its overshadowing wings will yet cover the
globe and safeguard it from oppression and
tyranny. AS il is. however, we have missed. as
it were. the glare of the sacred fire on Thurs
day last, and have had to rely upon the hallow-
edness Of old traditions to keep up the patriotic
ardor that burned in our veins.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-06
BALTIMORE VS.. NEW ORLEANS.

A very interesting suit was filed in the United
States Circuit Court 1t is entitled the city Of
Baltimore vs.. the city OF New Orleans. and is
based on the following allegations:
When John McDonogh died he willed his
whole property TO the cities OF Baltimore and
New Orleans. which cities were instituted the
universal legatees OF the estate.
partition suit between the two legatees re-
suited In an equal apportionment of the nrop-
erty. Included in the share Of the city of Balti-
more were certain pieces of property which
McDonngh had acquire from the then Munich
palty No. 1 of New Orleans, with full guarantee.
In her celebrated law suit. Mrs. Gaines laid
claim to the property partitioned to the city OF
Baltimore, alleging that 1t belonged to Daniel
Clark The United States Circuit Court decided
in her favor. Now. Baltimore had already sold
her share to several parties, and the city OF New
Orleans ignorant of Baltimore's ownership
entered into a compromise with, Mrs. Gaines
by paying her 1928 900 to quiet her claims against
the said real estate.
But, the city of Baltimore being 10th to relin-
guGah its claims, sues the city of New Orleans
in the interest of its vendees for S2S 000 because.
as the properly was sold to McDonogh by the
Municipality No. in full warranty OF all claims,
the city as successor of said municipality. and
in view of the Judgment Of the Circuit Court, is
bound unto the city Of Baltimore tor said
amount OF $2s 900 paid to Mrs. Gaines.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-06
JOE GEDDINGs, TIE ExCURsIONIsT.
He is Caught and Identified as the
Swindher.

Thursday morning one of the men who got
up the bogus excursion to the jetties on the
steamboat Thompson Dean was arrested and
identified as the notorious Joe Geddings, alias
Hoosier Joe. The accused was given away by
the proprietor of hausser's saloon. who, upon
reading the articles published in Thurs day
mornings papers regard ing the sw1nd g, called
the officer on the beat and gave him the descrtD.
ton of a man who had called on him the day
before and Offert d to sell him some Of the tickets
for the excursion. The description answered
to Geddings. and he was snatched from liberty
on Thursday. as he was perambulating up and
down Royal street.
Then taken before Mr.. Hausser. he was iden-
titled as the ticket man. Yesterday. Mrs. Tisso,
the man who sold her two tickets for the excur-
sion The clerk Of Mr.. Marchand a printer on
St. Charles street, recognized Geddtngs as the
man for whom he printed the excursion post,
ers The boy who billed the posters recognized
Geddings as the man who employed him and
told him to call at No. 900 Customhouse street
number of persons who had failed to read
the morning papers waited anXiously on the
Ievee for the Thompson Dean to come along,
and when they discovered that they had been
swindled out of their trip. how led. Should any
of these folks crave revenge, let them come to
ne SEES against the accused when he appears
before twelve Of his countrymen to get justice.
Gedding5 is the same party who was arrested
by Can't. Malone and Special ID. Hennessey for
forging the name of Julian Neville; and Is
also the same party who was arrested for
attempting to raise $1,000 on deed OF property
belonging TO Mr.. Reynolds.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-06
THE BOARD or HEALTH.

The Board of Health was to meet on Thurs
day night but as there was no quorum present
the regular meeting could not be held. The re-
ports Of the sanitary inspectors were, however.
submitted, aud result as follows:
FIRST DISTRICT.
The sanitary condition of the district is re-
ported as good by the inspector There was but
one case of small-p *, and the patient was sent
about the cleanliness of the streets and gut
tiers.
SECOND DISTRICT.
One case Of small pox Is reported in this dis
trirt its sanitary condition being, otherwise
first rate, The cleanlir ess of the streets and
cutters Is not complained of.
THIRD DISTRICT.
There the sanitary inspector calls attention to
the filthy condition of the streets and cutters.
He complains of the lack of drainage, which
materially iuterferes with The healthy condition
of the district. The general health, however. Is
reported as good, with one case of smallpox.
FOURTH DISTRICT.
Three cases Of smallpox reported. The re-
cent rains have cleaned out the cutters and
to the sanitary Improvement of the
district
FIFTH DISTRICT.
The sanitary inspector recommends a thor
ough cleansing of the streets He states that
they are in a bad condition and reports four
cases of smallpox.
SIXTH DISTRICT.
Health good, but streets almost impossible on
account OF heavy rains. n
SEVENTH DISTRICT.
Nothing but favorable reports from this dis
trict.
No yellow fever at the quarantine.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-06
STEAMSHIP CHAs. w. LORD.

Regarding the accident to the steamship Chas.
W. Lord, Mr.. r. Il. Crawford. the agent of the
Southern Mail Steamship Company makes the
following statement:
The Lord, after having let go all Of her lines,
while backing out, her engine caught on what ~ ls
stream could not get line to shore again, so
she was carried a short way up stream by the
rivers eddy.
AS the Canal street ferry boat was seen cross
ing the river from the Alters side the Lords
di tress whistles were blown. to W I'm the ferry
responded to by the ferry boat Capt. C0lton's
orders were distinctly heard on board. and
there was not the slightest confusion on board,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-06
A PLEASANT TIME.
The Fifth Company orleans Artillery,
Celebr the Fourth.

The Fifth Company Orleans Artillery,
Celebrate the Fourth.
After the parade of the First battalion Of the
First regiment of Louisiana National Guards.
the Fifth Company Of the regiment of Orleans
Artillery. headed by the 'Vigilant brass band OF
the Third District" repaired to the "Bal'z Pa
yilion" at the New Lake and Dartook OF an ex-
cellent breakfast. There were eighty persons
around we'll supplied festive board, including
number of ladies. Speeches were made by
Capt. Eugep May. Of the Washington Artillery;
Lieut.. o. Bobin Capt. Peyroux, Lieut.. Marchand,
Cart Herman, Lieut. Bouchet end Sergeant
Pitman of the Louisiana Field ARTILLERY;
Iieuts. Contreras. Vinet, Balts. SehWaItz ana
Teodore, Sergeant Seelhorst, Private Deiagua-
rique and others. During the banquet apn De-
or the regular toasts were offered ,CapL sam
b. \ called upon Major Bachemin, who In most
q nr0nriate manner presented to Private n.
\ iler a hands, me gold badge, as token OF MS
4 uinent qualities as an artist. w
I will be- remembered that Private Miller Is
RI, one who paiLted he handsome portraits
re..,ntIv presented to Dol. Vtnet and to Capt.
sanbola by the Fifth Company Orleans Artll-
ieut. o. Robin offered a sentiment which
was drank in silence to the memory OF Gen. ID.
Augustin and Major Gally, whose names are SO
we'll connected with the history OF the Orleans
Artillery, and 70 familiar to Its former members.
The company r. turned to the city al p, m.
Capt. Peyroux then, 10 neat speech. alluded
to the old flag of the battalion, which elected
much applause.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-06
The Police Prevented From Doing Their
Duty.

Thursday evening at $50 o'clock, at Browns
Lake Park House. at the New Lake End, diff
Guilty took place between two cooks Of the es-
tablishment Thomas Valcent and N. Parker
which terminated in the latter being severely
cut by butcher knife in the hands Of the
former.
The report of this cutting was at first sup
posed to have been O joke played upon the
officer. But it now trarspires that the affair
was reality, and that Mr. Brown. the proprie-
tor OF the house, shielded the would-be muir
derer and declined to give the police authori,
ties any Information concern ng the affair, and
further prevented the police-althouRh his
house was a publ G one-from entering the
premises to make an investigation.
Sergt. Snrgi yesterday reported to Ch1ef BOY
Ian that since making his morning report mis-
special, Frank Lehey, had arrested the accused,
Who was taken into custody without any further
interference on the part Of Mr.. Brown, who
stated that his private business would have
been considerably affected Thursday night ii he
had permitted the accused to have been ar
reste1 by the police
Chief Boylan stated to a DEMOCRAT reporter
that the officers should have arrested the whole
house Mr., Brown included when they discoV-
cred that crime had been committed and that
tho persons about the place had declined to give
up the criminal.
1t Is said that Sergeant SurgI, who is com
mandinu the Subui ban Precinct. will make am
davi' to- day against Brown. charging him Win
interfering with An officer In the discharge Oh
his duty, and also shielding criminal.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-06
COMMITTEES NOTES.

Mr. Cox, who Is to take The place of Mr.. Reed
on the subcommittee, will not reach our city
hardly before Wednesday next.
We are indebted to the courteous gentlemen
attached to the subcommittee for many appre-
ciated favors.
Rich developments may be expected in next
weeks Investigation. The harvest Is ripe and
the reapers eager.
The members of the sub committee did not, as
intended visit Eads' ietties on the fouLth. The
cool south wind and quiet comfort Of San Car
los had more charms for them.
It is doubtful whether Liza" Pinkston will
be called for before our committee. She might
come under the influence of Mr.. jerks Sher-
man and "sware" like our army in Flanders
any way you pleased
The denial on the part of q Republican Of the
Pinkston affidavit, published in the New York
Herald is nothing more than was expected
Luckily Mr.. F. G. Zacharie. who visited Madi-
son county. where Liza now resides. to secure
her affidavit took the pre- 'aution to haye the
known TO the people there.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-06
QUEEN MERCEDEs.
The Anthem mt the Cathedral and Funeral
Ceremonies.


"Ah, broken Is the golden bowl.
The spirit flown forever.
Let the bell toll, q sanity soul
Floats down the Stygian river"
The death of Queen Mercedes of Spain. which
was announced q some ago, cast sadden-
death taking her away:
''The life etlI there. within her hair,
The death upon her eyes"
Her fame had reached this continent through
the insight given of her convent life by one Of
our American young lad es who had been with
her at school, and whose letters were published
in New York paper
Mercedes (who was not yet queen of course)
was depicted model of purity, gentleness,
nmiabiiity and artlessness. Then came the
announcements of her marriage with King AL
fonso, the young and handsome monarch OF
Spain.
Everybody spoke of the union as the most
felicitOus and best assorted marriage that ever
happened between youth, nobility and bravery
anu innocence and beauty,
queens short illness and death. She. only
nineteen years OF age; he; only twenty one.
What a cruel and relentless hand y that OF the
fairest flower Of the land, the beloved Queen
of the Castilisns, the cherished consort OF gal
S Queen sea i Mercedes Is dead Her beauty her
gentleness, her noble prestance, are gone for
ever, but the memory OF her sweet presence
and 81 her winning tones VIII sgrVi Vt ,oreEer;
| the Spanish residents of this city, re5o we'd
to give vent 10 their sad expressions of con-
doience at the sudden demise of the young
queen, Joined in the sorrow of their trans: At
| lantic brethren by having solemn requiem
mass sung at the St. Louis Cathedral.
| Yesterday morning, at 1890 o'clock. the doors
| of the Cathedral were flung open to admit
large concourse OF faithful Catholics who had
fi0cked thither to pay tribute of prayers tC
the memory of the lamented queen.
In the middle aisle an imposing EarcOphAguS
adorned wi h banners and Spanish cOlOrs
stood, guarded by O. silent and mourning
guard of the "'Cazadores, de Orleans" fully
| equipped and with reversed arms.
| The solemn tones of the organ mingling with
the booming of cannon outside. sent a thrill q
present, who, conscious Of the solemnity o.
! the OCCASION bowed down their heads, prayed
and wept in memory of the beauty that was
and of the wife whose fond caresses husband
| will know no more.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-06
THE MILITARY PRIZE.
How the New Orleans Team stands-TwO
More to FIJI.

The grand shooting tournament projected by
the Mobile military will take place on the ff-
teenth, sixteenth and seventeenth of this month
at Frascati. We are delighted to see that the
crack organizations, the Louisiana, Field Ar
Artillery are doing their utmost toward per-
fecting their crack shots into winning teams.
The State team has been decided upoQ with the
hand Of shooters, we are confident, could not
be organized. and the State trophy must find
its home ia New Orleans. Teams, for the com
coming week, The first competitions taking
place Tomorrow. Some Thirty or more con-
iestants will 90 over from our city. each man in
We trust that a return match will be offered to
our neighboring riemen at an early day.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-06
THE PARISH COMMITTEE.

The committee on credentials of the Parish
Committee we're at work all day yesterday in
vestigating the fifth ward contested case. The
ballots we're counted over. and. if we are cor
rectly informed. the tally sheets were found to
correspond with the ballots within dozen votes
or so. The opinion expressed on the street was
that the differeu CO was not great enough to al
feet the Rivrt faction. This information is how
ever, given for what it is worth.
ON MONDAY.
The committe is called to meet again at 10 o.
m, on Monday, when the case Of the fourteenth
ward will be taken up. The interested parties
are requested to make uote OF this.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-06
CITY HALL.
THE POLICE PAY ROBL-THE SCHOOL
TEACHERS TO BE PAID TO-DAY.

Mr.. Alex Dapremont, the chief clerk OF the
Department of Police at the City Hail. having
completed his examination OF the pay roll OF
the police, handed the same yesterday to the
Administrator of Finance. Col. Denis. who, by
the way. has returned from his trip to Mobile in
fine health. To-day the Council will pass the
necessary ordinance. and tire probability Is That
the police will be paid on Wednesday.
THE SCHOOL TEACHERS.
The announcement is made that the school
teachers roll for June will be paid this morn
ing at the City Hall,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-06
ORLEANS Artillery.

At the regular monthly meeting Of Battery B.
Regiment Orleans Artillery. the following off,
GERS we're elected to fill vacancies: J. Boucher,
captain. and Chas. Leieune. first lieutenant
MANY new Members we're elected to complete
the Quota of the company. Before adjourning
a vote of thanks was unanimously voted to
Major Bchemin for Services e IT, the Eeg99sn
entitled to all the compliments that can be paid
to hin BY The regbYe" and His His o9 on gq
our late troubles is q guarantee Of his success
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-06

were these, with others whose names cannot
recall, There we're some ten or twenty
UNITED STATES SOLDIERS
engaged In making CORES for the use of Mr..
Sherman. They were at work for day or q
de-, and a night, think.
Mr.. B-You are aware. are you not, that the
Field committee asked by subpoena for these
papers you have produced here to- day.
Mr. WI was aware that the Returning Board
was subpoenaed before a congressional commit
tee to get these papers presented. / think the
board had the bulk of them then. Those that
they didn't have were In my Office atthat time
No other questions being asked the witness
he was discharged and the committee went into
was until to day ut IL a, m.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-06
THE COMMERCIAL CONVENTION.
1T Is Also Endorsed by the sugar Plant
era Association.

ers' Association.
At a meeting of the executive committee of
the Louisiana Sugar Planters Association, held
on the fourth instant. the following resolution
was adopted;
Whereas, the New Orleans Chamber of Com
MERGE has passed resolution calling ma
tionaI and International convention, to meet in
this city about the twentieth of November, 1878
and have also invited the cooperation OF the
Louisiana Sugar Planters Association in call
ing said convention: be 1t
ers' Association cordially unite with the
Chamber of Commerce and the Cotton
Exchange In the proposed call. and that
the president of this Association be au-
thorized to appoint a committee Of ten
members Of this association (of which commit
tee the president shall be onel who shall unite
tons in a call for the convention and in making
such other arrangements as may be required
to properly provide for the meeting OF said
con yentioO.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-06
Horse stealing.

Wednesday evening Aid Minor and Specials
Dave and Mike Hennessey arrested a negro
named Nelson Williams, alias Page. who, after
being incarceraie ed in one of the, city prisons.
gro, stolen two horses in the parish of st.
Charles and having sold them here. The ami
mails we're found by the officers stabbed in an
old shanty in the rear of the Nuremberg Hos
pital. in the Third District. The owners OF the
animals have been notified. while Nelson Is
partaking his frugal meats on OF tin plate in
the Parish Prison. awaiting transportation to
the parish where he committed the thefta
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-06
A BIG PLUNGE.

Andy O'Rourke the bold plunger, whose Keats
have been chronicled on one or two occasions
already, called on us last evening to announce
that ne will again to-day treat the public to
daring exploit. While the steamer Natchezwill
be under full headway this afternoon on her
the TOP of her wheel house just as the boat will
he opbosite jackson street. There will doubt
less be a large throng to see the sight.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-06

promptly. When nearing the shore. opposite
the Cathedral. Capt. ColtOns command 70 put
the helm hard TO starboard was distinctly heard
on shore.
As the ship drifted down towards the Third
District ferry she, for the second time, blew her
whistle for distress. and shortly thereafter, she
headed down stream and blowing her whistle IN
order to show that she wps all right steamed
for the gulf. crossing the bar at y. IN. without
the assistance OF tug.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-06
RREVHTHEB.

Gov. Nichols was expected to arrive last
night from Baton Rouge.
J. Madison Wells. J. R. G. PiFkin and W. R.
Fish returned from Washington yesterday.
Mrs. jerks is expected to-day.
The tax collectors Of West Feliciana, the Third,
Auditor yesterday, the Second District paying
In SIS, 900.
Total sub-treasury deposits yesterday $685.
e72 n as follows customs tcoin1 1914 "a, inter-
nal revenue 1920 o., Postof1ce $780, Payment
interest coupons $685. 81.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-06
A Come ChInaman.

At Ii 80 o'clock yesterday morning Sergeant
Rowley. Of the Third pr Pfe9cinef arrested Ce;
him up on the charge of violating one of the
United States internal revenue laws. The Chi
cigarettes about his person that did not bear
the revenue stamp.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-06
TEXAS MAIL ARRIVED.

We are informed by the Deputy Postmaster
that the Texas mails from Galvest to the
third instant, arrived here lest evening, at
here to-dayiat the usual hour.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-06
WEATHER BULLETIN.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Signal Service. United States Army.
Daily meteorological record for the eight hours
ending at 3:43 D. M, Friday. July 5.
observations taken at the same moment OF
time at al statious.]