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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-16

Total thus far......... 81. 262O73 60 t63657 90
The offerings of paper at the banks and on
the street are light and rates for money easy.
ave quote exceptional paper 7@s p cent Al
do SOTO: second grade do %: loans on col
aterals COS: Al mortgage paper sh6D10; second
grade do q " cent per annum.
Gold Ia frmer but quiet
Foreign Exchange dull and easy.
Sight is steady.
State Consols strong at II a6H77b
Premium Bonds are easy ut 341s@34k.
Stocks quiet.
Gold opened In New York at 1904. and closed
a az s 1t Hefe i a. apd s.ooo a
~ sTERE LIN fIs1l bill lading at assn
1876; $4,000 do at 4sG@4ss1s. and flOOO do at 4s6.
Bank sterling -op4sos; commercial bills 1850
4s6h
FRANCS-Bank francs -: commercial 5l6ta
SlGHT-ls firm with n moderate inquiry.
Bank sight u W cent. and commercial u "
cent premium.
NEW ORLEANS STOCK EXCHANGE SALES.
FIRST CALL, 10 A. NJ.
$4,000 City Consolidated tCrossman) 49,. 40
BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND CALLS.
10000 State Consols ............ .......... IT'S
10000 State Consols ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. TIA
BETWEEN SECOND AND THIRD CALLS.
25 shares Canal Bank. Observation-Disclosures. 03h
5000 Premium Bonds SUPERINTENDENT. 34Is
THIRD CALL. 2P.M
10000 Premium Bonds Observation-Disclosures, 34's
AFTER THIRD CALL.
$4,000 State Consols. .............. 77's
by Telegraph
New YORK. May 15.--Money closed at 80 p
cent. Exchange closed at ABS ia604ss. Gold open
closed. Governments closed firm ut 1l9k00119is
Pacific Railroad bonds closed rs follows: Union
frsts 1o7 a@1o7% land grants 1otzt@1o5: sinking
funds 96a@97; Cenrals 1O7 a@1OT7S.
In State bonds. Louis lana coDsols declined
n to77la
Clearing House Statement-Currency OK
changes s61,a74 092; currency balances 81 297 1877:
gold exchanges, s6,257. 1904; gold balances.
81 ,3s6.5s4.
Gold clearings at the N. B. s. N. Y.-Gold bal
ances. 81 7s3,165; currency balances. 81 1876 $50
gold clearings, SIC 1888 900.
LONDON May 1b.-Bar silver Is quoted at
5s1sd. Uonsos opened at SO 1916 and have ad-
vanced 96 lie.
PARIS, May 1s.-Rentes 1907 57hc.1
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-16
BARNES HOTEL,
MISSISSIPPI CITY,

4 term Of years this celebrated Watering
Place, noted for its healthfulness. beautiful
scenery. FINE SEA BATHING and FISHING,
semi distant from New Orleans and Mobile on
the New Orleans and Mobile Railroad, ride
and accessible by direct railroad and tele-
graphic communication to all pa& Of the
county, and T Tith aeeN9mm2dat9ng hneguaed
intend to make BARNEs of Ho Sf no the m sna
both for and WN aPfss KEs ae
!nvalids VIII find every delicaey. comfort and
m aPeea fen KIP PN RGh BkAss an4 S6ENG
ALL OTHER GAMES productive Of health
and amusement.
The Bar will be furnished with Wines and
chased
We appeal. by right OF our past reputation MS
liberal Hotel managers, to the generous sup
port Of our people. for whose benefit we make
keeping a FIRST CLASS HOUSE. "''-
Guests will be received at any time from date.
The House will be fully opened on the first of
June.
TERMS:
Board, per day. Observation-Disclosures. 70 30
Board per week. Is 90
Board. per week, per month ...... 70 90
N. B. FREE OF CHARGE xcursionists
and other parties will find at Barnes Hotel
magnificent Picnic, and Encampment Grounds
OF fifteen acres. shaded with live oaks, with
cordially invited to partake thereof. N 81 y
CHAs. +. SMEDEs,- Agent,
JOHN E. ROWLAND.
myl 2m Proprie'ors.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-16

The dividend of eghteenths of one
per cent recently declared in the bankruptcy
case OF Thomas Rowe. of New York, whose
liabilities were S29i554, is the smallest on
record. The managers of the Freedman's
Savings Bank might have beaten 1T, however.
If they had been given a little more rope.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-16

The stocks of raw sugar in Boston, New
York, Philadelphia and Baltimore amounted
to 57,104 tons ON May o, 1878, against 81, TIC
tons on May 10. 1877
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-16

The bark Sarah E. Frazer cleared yesterday
for Antwerp with 23.gl5 bushels of wheat in
bulk, and 1896 bushels of rye
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-16
The New York World SAYS:

The amount of United States bonds in the
registered form, the shape which indicates
permanent absorption In the domestic mar
ket, was increased S15. ill., 200 during the past
month of April, and 1928 ,265, 200 during the
Twelve months ending with April 80, 1878.
ST.. 113,400 during the month, and S75,55O 300
during the year. The comparison for this
period of twelve months is as follows:
April 80. 1877. 1878
Regstd ssoT g42 $50 1891 2Os $50 Inc s12s 265 900
Coupon. 1900 s04 .52T. 800 Dec. 7b55O3
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-16
MONTROSS AND SHADY GROVE,
BILOXI, MISSISSIPPI,
Now Open For the Reception Of Guests.

TT'HE UNDERSIGNED TAKES PLEASURE
4 In announcing to his friends and the
season to offer increased comfort and add
tlonal accommodations to his many patrons
Having leased the SHADY GROVE HOTEL for
q term OF years. will keep same In connection
with the MONTROS5 HOUSE. Both hotels
have been thoroughly renovated and refitted
situated directly on the beach. affording q fine
ing, bathing and fishing of the finest descrip-
ton, No expense will be spared to make the
Montross and Shady Grove Hotels frst-cas In
every respect. Terms reasonable. Special
Rates to Families and Permanent Guests.
Nee Meals to Exeursionists 81 with privilege Of
my64m 2. ]. MONTROSS Pronrietnr
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-16
COM N ERCIAL.
OFFICE OF NEW ORLEANS DEMOCRAT.
Wednesday, Evening. May IL 1878. |

OFFICE OF NEW ORLEANS DEMOCRAT,
Wednesday Evening. May Is, 1878.
GENERAL REMARKS-This has been clear.
bright day. Business continues dull.
The sales of a ton to-day were restricted to
200 bales. The hdvices from Liverpool were
unfavorabe. but those from New York were of
an opposite character. and there was stand
off as regards the effect upon this market.
The sales Of Flour to-day footed up 9l2 bbls.
at prices ranging from So $500 as, according to
quality. For small lots there is a steady de-
mand, and the market for such is quiet and
steady. The demand Is principally confined to
the better grades of Flour. which at this time
are scarce.
For Corn Meal there was considerable de-
mand. and prices of good to choice Western
were steady at 81 20@2 rs on lots delivered on
the levee.
The advices from Chicago to-day showed that
Pork was still further depressed and. naturally
this had It's effect upon our market, increasing
the dulness in this article which has prevailed
here for seven days past. There were some
buyers who manifested disposition to take
advantage Of the position. but holders did not
respond to their offers at reduced prices. and
consequently the business was confined to a
few jobbing transactions.
There was drop of ,l@14c to-day on Bacon
Sides. though Shoulders remained firm and
unchanged
In Dry Salt Meat there was positive decline
of lsc in Shoulders.
The sales of Corn to-day amounted to 1850
sacks at from BIC to 5sc q bushel, according to
quality.
For Corn In bulk there is an active demand.
and there are whispers Of transactions to day
on lots to arrive, but the particulars for some
reason. are kept secret
COTTON-The movement to-day is confined
to 21o0 bales, of which 900 were sold late yester-
day. The unfavorable advices from Liverpool
was counterbalanced by the firm tone of the
New York market.
The following is the official closing of the
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-16
Commercial and Financial Matters.

The exports of cotton yesterday amounted
to 1900 bales, by four ships, of which Is ,73s
bales are for Cork
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-16
MIGUEL RESTAURANT.
WOOD! WOOD! WOOD!

CONSTANTLY RECEIVING PER HONEY
~ Island line Of steamers. j. r. Frazer Jose
Dhine and barges. At wholesale and retail
Honey Island Wood and Coal Yards.
also al at corner Carondeief Walk and nd" Marais
street, Old Basin. Main Office. No. 1853 Common
street P. O. address, Lock box 1880.
Wood delivered to any part of the city,
Oak Wood. Der cord tbess) ......-...........s oo
ASH ......s....s...... 90
Oak and Ash mixed, per cord. .............5 50
Liberal discount made to dealers. Full meas-
ure and satisfaction guaranteed. dec2 Il
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-16
Same time Same time

Total. -.....14,25s 1919 II 07S
Receipts at ports since September 1.....4115 ,58s
Receipts same time last year. $40 55S
Receipts same time year before. 81 977, $50
The consolidated report for five days gives
exports to
G. Ere. Con. Chan. Stocks
This week. 23,s40 4721 5,543 1,4OO 352 $40
Last week. ....29 5S7 $50 41S9 -. 4O6 500
This week Pty'rl7,74s 2.61O 9,96s 1165 494 241
OCEAN FREIGHTS-Are quoted as follows:
By steam-Cotton to Liverpool 5-16d@Adto Re-
Fall River. PHILADELPHIA and Baltimore via New
York, Nc; to New York hc grain to Liverpool
s@9hd and - to Bremen p quarter.
4c; to Bremen Nc; to Genoa X@1c; grain to
SUGAR-Receipts hid; sales n hhds, The
market is Arm and the demand good.
We quote: Inferior -@-c: common to
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-16
A GOOD INVESTMENT
Fob
Large and Small Capitalists.
STATE CONSOLS -: STATE CONSOL
STATE CONSOLS.


THE CONSOLIDATED BONDS OF THE
STATE OF LOUISIANA boar interest Mt the
rate Oft per cent on their par value. At present
market rates they pay the holder over 8 per
cent. As evidence Of the safety of Investments
In these securities. and of the entire ability Of
the State to meet the interest on its consols.
we append the following carefully prepared
CONDENSED STATEMENT OF STATE FL
NANCEs. as shown by the books of the
Treasurer. May Q, 1873.
January 1:-Baance in treasury. per
annual report. ....-,;..::-..- s416,s75 81
May 2-Gross amount of collections
70 oate- so5 1882 AZ
81, 222, 1858 03
Less payments to May 2.............. $3.50, 1922 AZ
Balance May 1..,....-....,..,... 3471 Abs so
Handed In by tax collectors to May g. 275.659 Is
Approximate balance May o.. STAT ,O94 rs
To be modified by entries for payments since
the second.
COLLECTIONS FOR -FOUR MONTHS.
To May O. 1878, 1905 3s2 AZ
10 May Q, 1873. ...............,...... 275 $50 Is
Total 81. 0S1, 041 81
INTEREST TAX FUND.
Amount collected to May 2, 1878...... SIT 45s 40
Collected since. estimated. ....-..... 1854 %
Total ,.-...............,. s251 1873 a.
Showing that during four months Of the pres
ent year there has been collected. almost wholly
from the city, for the interest tax the sum Of
1851. 1873 A. The amount of State consols funded
up to January 1. 1873. was about s11 $50 600 the
semi-annual July interest upon which will
amount to about 1894 800. OF this amount there
remains to be turned in from collections already
made in the country and to be collected In the
city and country during May and June. only
s143 666.
The fact that the late decision of the Supreme
Court will prevent the funding of any of the So
called property bank bonds. and the further
fact that a large amount of the outstanding
fundable bonds and warrants may safely be said
to have been lost. (sinee otherwise they would
long since have been presented for fundingl,
makes It almost certain that the issue Of con-
solidated bonds will never exceed s11 800, 900.
Upon this sum the State will have no difficulty
in paying the per cent interest as it falls due.
NJ, +. BONIS & A. IGNORE.
Stock and Bond Brokers,
my10 1W No. Caller Court.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-16
COOLING SUMNER BEVERAGES.
KELLEY'S ISLAND WINE COMPANY'S
WINES.
SHROPSHIRE & CO.,
south Peters stree

Is. ......... south Peters street.
Are the sole agents of the above Wines, in
Guiding Champagne, Port, Sherry. Sweet and
Dry Catawba. Claret, Muscat. Angelica: Sweet
Diana, etc., etc. These wines have, become
try generally on account of their purity and
richness. They are most delightful and refresh
ing in hot weather. mys I'm
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-16
RAILROADS.
(tANAL STREET. CITY PARK AND LAKE
RAILROAD

From Basin and Canal street to Spanish Fort
without change Of cars.
Fare for the round trip. to the Lake and re-
turn, 20 cents.
;, Trains will leave as follows:
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-16
POINT CLEAR.

TNHE CITIZENS OF NEW ORLEANS AND
Il vicinage will be glad to learn that tho superb
new Hotel at POINT CLEAR will be opened
May 10.
POINT CLEAR
combines more advantages, both for the seekers
after health and pleasure. than any other water
ing place in the South Situated In Mobile Bay,
within stones throw of the Gulf of Mexico. It
boasts surf bathing. pure. health giving salt
air. the finest fish in the world fine boating and
drying, billiard saloons and ton pin alleys.
The Hotel is new. and has, with its surround
lngs, been so improved MS to make 1t q most de-
lightful residence for summer. The beds and
furniture are also entirely new and the cuisine
is especially excellent. There is commuDica-
ton With Mobile twice daily. and parties leaving
New Orleans In the morning arrive at the Hotel
to dinner. The charges are moderate and
special terms made for families.
For particulars address
Ell. O. BALDWIN. Proprietor,
Point Clear,
Baldwin County Ala.
or PATTISON n BOVARD
70 and IA Hravier street.
ALFRED FRELLSON
apis am 81 Carondeet street
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-16
From the Lake.
DONTCHARTRAIN RAILWAY

Depot at The head Of EIysian Fields street,
near the Levee. Third District.
Excursion to or from the Lake and return
same day 20 cents. Children under twelve
years 10 cents. Fare to GENTLY Is cents each
way.
Trains will leave as follows:
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-16
SUMMER RESORTS.
MONTGOMERY WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS

MONTGOMERY WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS,
Montgomery County, Virginia.
|TNHIS POPULAR SUMMER RESORT WILL
a be opened on SATURDAY, June l. 1878 for
the season, under the new management of
COLHOUN, RIVERS Il co.
The hotel has been entirely renovated and re-
furnished throughout. The cuisine is especial
ly excellent, being in tho hands of n hrst-class
caterer and assistants, and to our former pa
irons and the public in general we will say that
no expense will be spared to maintain the past
reputation OF this old and popular summer re-
sort. The terms are as follows. viz:
Board per day ......,.... Observation-Disclosures. 80 80
Board per week is 90
Board per month. Observation-Disclosures. 40 90
The Mobile Railroad will issue excursion
tickets. good from Juno until November1 1878.
For further information, as to terms. ETC..
please apply or address
RIVERS Il LONGLEY.
my15 I'm st. Charles Hotel, New Orleans.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-16
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
MONETARY.
OFFICE NEW ORLEANS DEMOCRAT,
Wednesday Evening, May IS. 1878.

NEW ORLEANS CLEARING HOUSE,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-04-20

A growing wolf espied a horse
grazing in the field. 'Ah,' sale
he, "a prize, but how to manage
A horse is not an easy prey like
a sheep. | must try sonic trick.
So he drew near and introduced
himself as doctor.
You must be ill., he told the
horse, or they would not have
turned you out to Craze. Tell me
your disease / can cure it, what
ever it is.' r
I have a swelling on the under
side Of my FOOT replied the horse.
Let me examine said the wolf,
ready for a snap.
Suddenly the wary horse let fly
his heels and threw the wolf high
in the air.
'Ah,' he howled, as he limped
away, this serves me right! 1
should not have Quilted my trade.
meant mo for a butcher,
not a DOCTOR
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-04-20
THE MERIDIONAL.
Widow E. aUEGNoN, Propprietor.
PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY BY,
E. /. A dds ON. za'
50 so. j.. PER YEAR. . 81 so,
TERMS r s,

The MERIDloNAL. is published weekly
il English and French, at two dollars
and fifty cents per annum paysble in
advance. .,t.a.- s...s :
Advertisements will be inserted at 81 90
per square Of ten lines, or less, for each
insertion.
Advertisements published In English
and French will be charged for both Ian.
guages.
7 No advertisement will be inserted for
less than two dollars and flfty cents. 81.
Payment Of all advertisements is CON
sidered due immediately after their Arst
publication.
4 Advertisements not marked With the
number Of insertions required, will be
published until otherwise ordered, and
charged for aecordiuely. @ ,11.l5
Ten dollars in advance 10 required for
announcing candidates for Office and
election tickets or other job.work must
be paid for on delivery. 80
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-04-20
4 TUSSEL NTH A KI.iG.

Victor Emanuel Que dnv hunt
ing in the neighoorhood of lsv,rr,
shot a hare at the very momeus
when a stout citizen, out enjoying
the pleasures of the chase, dis
charged his piece at the same OBJ.
ject. The king claimed that he
had killed the hare, and the citi.
zen, ignorant of the person ofLi.
rival, declared that he himself
was the successful markslnan.-,
The result was a regular trial of
strength for possession of the
game-a tussle which resulted in
favor Of the king, who walked of :
with the prize, while the citizen
poured upon him q perfect food
of such abuse as only an Italian
Of a certain sort has at command.
At the city gate the king ordered
the commandant Of the guard Is
follow the angry citizen, and re-
port his name and residence. 80.
After q few hours the officer
was able 10 say that the unknown
cabinet-maker of the Porto del
Popolo, wien the king se,.t one
Of his carriages to fetch him to
the palace. Naturally the man
was terribly anxious as well as
full Of wonder why he should be
wanted at the palace, and he was
not much relieved when he recop.
nizcd in the king the man whom
he had abused. master Salyini,"
said his majesty-and at the sound
of his name from royal lips the
man trembled in every nerve
Master Salvini, I have sent for
yon because l have found shot
different from mine in the hare:
we both hit the beast. Come, VIC
will eat the hare together" and
thereupon the deor Of the dining
room was opened, where, between
two plates with appurtenances,
the hare properly roasted:
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-04-20

"Sambo," asked one darkey Of
another, "can you tell me which
am wuf de most, the bride or de
bridegroom ?" "why, de bride,
OBJ course. "Go way, you mig.
ger; you don't know muffin. l am
de bridegroom" why so, Sam.
boz" Because yor see, when dey
gifts marrid de bride am given
away, but the bridegroom am
sold" @ s8 :.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-04-20
On motion the Council then
adjourned to next regular meeting.
LEoNcE PEERET, mayor.
L. G. LYONS, Secretary.
10 Probate Sale.
STATE OF LOUISIANA:
PARISH OF VERMILIoN.
Parish Court.
.s... No. 526. f
Succession of Paulin Fontelieh.

By virtue of, a decree of the
Honorable Parish Court aforesaid,
granted id the matters Of said sue
cession, notice is hereby given that
there will be offered for sale, by
the undersigned, in the town of
Abbeville, FOR CASH, on
THURSDAY, the 18Th dag Of
May, 1878, ,.-. s-r
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-04-20

~: mifIa
i;r'%lasl ;no1na: prosecution fund
s'ua,ng .nd III per diem of grand
cIe.r c.u petit juries, witnesses,
corna ..n % court, sheriff and
p;i,A:s p!'nter's and tationer's fund
g1itt'es m;e1.;t. Attorney fund and
sh.s;a,c shn'sss,ct Attorney pro TEN ,
court, &C., ''' no'u'ns
s'clan,, Collectors and T.. H.
sessor'r fund, '"o AS .,
Ppssla' eSa fund tot F. R. KING :
~;,,s. uHss jury, Finance Com, Z
p.,;ss p.,;.se' I; clerk Of Police Jurv. %
ice '', Constable, A'o 70 i
70 Public Schools, e 9
ATTEST A. LACouR.
Clerk Police Jury.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-04-20

Believing that it would be great
ly to the interest 6f this parish to
establish a Real Estate Agency III
the town of Abbeville. I have
assumed the position, and inform
all those who have lands, planta,
tons or town lots for sale, or
those who desire to purchase the
same, to call at my store where l
shall always be ready to give full
particulars and make agreements.
Having now communications with
different parties in the United
States who are desirous to locate
10 this country there are chances
to effect sales or purchases at early
date and on satisfactory terms.
Respectfully.
A. D. MARTIN.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-04-20
Notice:

The following is an estimate
e1hlolttiug the various items of
expenditures for the year 1878,
:. Is MADE outby the Finance Com
%'.tee ,ha e,,e and submitted by them to
'uo ~, : nollce ICE. Jury on the lst day Of
hasl hHptll, ). 1878, and ordered by said
S.ayy Soay to be published thirty (3oy
ssys ss:1;. according = to law, before as
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-04-20
THE YOUNG WIDOW.

She is modest, but not bashful,
Free and easy, but not bold: Z
Like an apple. ripe and mellow,
Not too young and not too old;
Hale inviting, half repulsive,
Now advancing, and now shy
There is mischief in her dimple,
There is danger in her eye.
She has studied human nature;
She IS schooled in all her arts;
She has taken her diploma ss'
AS the mistress of all hearts,
She can tell the very moment
When to sigh and when to smile;
Oh, a maid is sometimes charming,
But a widow all the while,
Are you sad: How very serious
Will her Handsome face become!
Are you angry? She is wretched,
Lonely, friendless fearful, dumb!
Are you mirthful? How her laugh.
ter II ~
Silver sounding, will ring out !
She can lure and catch and play
you.
AS the angler does the trout.
Ye old bachelors of forty,
Who have grown so bold on
wine, ...
Young Americans of twenty,
h With the love-looks in your eyes,
You may practice all the lessons
Taught by Cupid since the fall;
But / know little widow i
Who could win and fool you all.