davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-26
GRIFFIN'S GONE.
And He Left "a Crowd of M0urner's behind
HIM,

His name is Griffin, a cOlOred individual
heavy set round face, good address, kid
gloves, walking cane and all that sort of fam
fangOes, and his business was that of n claim
agent In that he thrived here for several
years, until one fine day the department"
thought him crooked and kindly dropped him
from the lists, or in other words cut him off
Then he scratched around and scraped up
A LABOR AGENCY,
and did high pressure business travelling in
Arkansas, Mississippi and Alabama and
raking numerous shekels into his cash drawer
at his Office on Carondelet street. Trade
thrived so well that he must needs have a
partner or two to help him spend the wealth
he was coming. He took in hellogg's ex-
lieutenant G. G. Antoine and next he took in
the eX-Naval Officer. Rard, and the fact that
he writes the latter that he is never coming
back with coolies of unpaid bills on their
hands, shows just how bad he took them in
That wasn't all He pretended to be of the
Episcopal faith and wanted to
HELP THE MISSIONARIES
feed clothe and educate the untamed savages
and bring them UP in that straight and mar
row path, and accordingly worked himself
into influence which secured for him q letter
of some kind from Bishop Wilmer, making
him an agent OF something of that sort and
away he went again on another taking-in
tour, He visited quite a number of the
prominent members Of the church named
here in the city, among them Gov John
McEnery, and these he took in for various
sums, ranging from s. upwards and where is
it now Gone with Griffin perhaps
TO THE FIJI ISLANDS
to carry out the object for which it was OBJ
tanned.
His partners mourn his loss worst, his
boarding house keeper next, thirdly his
washerwoman, and lastly, a few newspaper
and job printing offices. Not because of his
bodily absence, but because of divers ard
sundry unpaid accounts he left behind, and
from pre-, sent indications the whole business
may wear Grape for century, and it will
afford them no relief.
The last heard from him was from Wash
lngton from where he wrote letter 20 his
partner, Riard, that he was going thu other
way, and didn't intend to return.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-26
CITY AFFAIRS.
THE GAINES CAsE-MARHET REEVE.
NUEs-THE INSANE AsYEDM
BENEFIT.

Yesterday before Master in Chancer1 Sa-
bourln tho claimants case was closed with
the testimony Of Mr.. Francis Mooney, the
examination Of Mr.. Mooney being In srsb-
stance TO the effect that witness had lived IN
the vicinity Of the Bretonne Market since his
childhood, and had ever known the spot or
which the market vs. erected to be called
place Bretonne' until the erection Of the
market building in 1871 and 1919.
The claimant, however, reserved the right
of summoning tho Mayor and the Admins
traitor OF Accounts, and obtained that sub
pena duces tecum issue, requiring them to
produce into court certain official records to
show In what relation to the city the market
and tho ground now stand. The case will be
resumed on Tuesday afternoon next, at 8
O'Clock.
SALE or MARKET REVENUES.
We append the result of the sole of market
revenues for the month of June together with
the prices brought for May ut the previous
monthly sale:
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-26
RREvETuEs.

An up town temperance association Is about
to inaugurate the Murphy movement
Gov. Nichols is expected to return to the
city to-day.
Spanish Fort seems now to be tho favorite
place OF resort for afternoon pcnckers
Secretary of State Strong returned to his
office and duties yesterday after an absence
OF ten days
State Auditor Jumel eGntemplates organiz-
ing cavalry company in one of the upper
districts
Lookout for the grand May Festival of
Washington Steam Fire Company No 20,
which takes place to-day and also next Sun
day Mt the Carroton Gardens
Mrs T.: l.. Saxon will lecture Mt Odd Eel
! lows Hall on Thursday evening May 30 Mt
30 o'clock, on the Progress and Culture of
Women Throughout the Ages
The Merrymakers picnic at the Carrolton
Gardens, on Friday night, attracted there
over three hundred ladies' and gentlemen, in
vlted guests OF the club
1t is stated that some of the recently organ
lied clubs have already called upon pros
p"ctive candidates for che usual contribll-
lions. Rather early for that kind of bust
ness.
There has been of late much complaint
abn ut the condition of the sinks Of the Mag
noia School. As there are a large number Of
children attending this school, this should be
attended to at once.
tits Mr.. Emmanuel Rorgenois Lebreton
not samuel, as the typo spelt the name of the
gentleman whom we mentioned as having
been admitted to practice in the United
States Courts
The Vigilant Amateur Brass Band will
give their second anniversary picnic at
Locper S Park on Sunday, June Q, 1878
Loepors Park can be reached by taking The
steam cars at the corner of Canal and Basin
streets.
Dr..
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-26
Mrs. THERESA CANNON BI7cELEx,
CLUB MEETINGS
Organization of the Merkel wsrking.
mems democratic Club

Quite large and enthusiastic meeting was
held on Friday night at White Hall On Third,
between Baronne and Dryades streets, for tn
purpose of organizing Democratic club
After the temporary organization. 1913 me1a-
bers signed the roll. and the following officers
were eiectt 81 by acclamatOEs
Honorary. president. VIM, II. Mer sel pres-
Hasan; secretary, Chas., !, Ledig: treasurer,
Thos McDonongh r. marshal, 0; E topper,
trail club.
The club was named the .'Merkel Working
mems Democratic Club The secretary was
ton and action of this clab.
Messrs. Merkel and Noise addressed the
Tho New Orleans DEMOCRAT YVES elsctsf the
official organ of the club.
Regular meeting nigat Friday light.
uNEXPE IT'D CLUB,
The Unexpected Club Of the Fifth Ward met
Friday night at the hall corner Of St Ann and
Miro streets, and by roll call one hundred mem
berS took part in the election o. the following
9tfleers; President A. F, Marzcni; vice presi
Cassagne; recording secretary. l. Dougherty
financial secretary. Jno. Bonee; treasurer A.
fdaeksmiht sergeant, alarms Jno. Sunder
sand. M. McGee: grand marshal, Chas. Albert.
woRKINGM5N's INDEPENDENT CLUB.
There was Il large Meeting held at the corner
OF Prosper and Bagaele streets. Mr., Peter
SRager was called to the chair, Mr.. Louis
namistein acting secretary. after which the
club went into permanent organization. with
tbe following result: MIR. Peter Swager, pres-
dent; Mr.. Steve Grand. vice president; Mr.
Manuel Heyne, treasurer: Louis Demigtein.
secretary: George Strouble, grand marshal,
On motion it was decided that the club be
called the NorkiDgmen's Indepe ndent Demo-
cratic Club Of the Seventh Ward
On motion the New Orleans DEMOCRAT was
elected as the official journal after which the
club adjourned subject to the call Of the presi-
dent.
TWELFTH WARD RANGERS
large meeting OF the voters Of the twelfth
ward was held last night at Chevaley's, corner
Louisiana Avenue and Thoupitoulas streets
and q Democratic and Conservative Cub was
organized to be known as the Twelfth Ward
Rangers, and the following gentlemen were
elected officers by acclamation: Francis j.
Wehner. pres ident; Henry McVey, first vice
A. P. Marmouget. secretary; Otto Maaske,
treasurer; Z. Y. Madere, sergeant at ar ms :
Henry Munster, marshal. Over 100 voters
signed tho roll. The New Orleans DEMOCRAT
was elected the official Journal
sToNEwALIs DEMOCRATIC CLUE.
A rousing meeting took place last night in
the rear portion Of the seventh ward upon the
occasion of the reorganization of tle veteran
St0newaIl Democratic Club at their wiewam,
corner Bayou road and Broad street Upon
being called TO order by vice pres: dent L. HOrz-
halb. the club entered into an election Of off,
ctrs with lis members present. = he following
gentlemen W re elected: Jno Hoffman preei-
dent; G. L. Burmister, first vice president; K
kiger, sec nd vice president, E. Edgar Bauduc,
secretary; II. Ousset. treasurer. After routine
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-26

At about AS o'clock last night, at the cor,
ner of Elysan Fields and Grtatmen streets
as woman named Julia Leary was crossing
The railroad track she was knocked down and
severely injured by the locomotive attached
to the inward bound train of the New Orleans
and Mobile railroad.
The unfortunate woman was takcz2 to the
Fifth Station, where she has been a lodger for
some time.
Dr. Finney examined her, and found that
her skull was fractured, that one rib had been
broken and that her right knee had been cut
The doctor says that her injuries are severe
though not dangerous.
The conductor and engineer were arrested
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-26

The leaves in the forest are green.
The skies are cerulean and fine,
lis the summer time coming, wccu
But oh, whore Is act MOI?
The gardens are bright and In bloom,
The birds sing an anthem divine,
All nature Is mad with perfume.
But eft where II att Mt q
The boys on the corners arc talking
or politics, women and wine,
Whilst the maidens ,lemurely aro walking
But Oh, whore Is &c No ~
Gone up, SO to speak. I the mellow
Perspective Of Memory's shrine.
And the leaf it is sickly and yellow
Where Is printed that act No O.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-26
The London and Lancashire Fire Insur.
ance COmDany

The report of condition Of this great insur
ance company will be found in another column.
The annual meeting of tho stockholders took
place in Liverpool, April 80, n full report of
which was published In the .Journni Of Gopn-
1"et"e ofiLiverpool May /. The report ia all
that could have been. expected and shows a
steady increase of good and paying business
under the able control Of the "one man poye, y
as provided for in the change which was made
IN the management some time since.
Inc directors who are men [ superior intel
lgence and business capacity. admit that their
general supervision should be directed by a
head and ruling power. and the result h,ts
fully proved that they were right. Il will be
seen that the fire premiums amount TO f25G an
not. being the largest amount ever received IN
one year by the company. while the losses were
only az per cent oyer the whole year ineud
ing estimates of all unadjnsted losses up to
thlrty-nrst Of December. The result of the rass-
cd years business Is tuat surplus of ga m3l Is
shown on o account of 1917 as against only
tl294 for 1876. The result is that f35 600 Is ear
rled to the credit Of the reserve fuud swelling
1t to ECO 600, and dividend of per cent is de-
clared on the capital Of he company CARRYING
f,rWard sl5 ,345 to next year. The company now
shows a surplus of ES2,842 OF asset, over liabli.
ties: excluding capital paid up for s99 9sg. III,
total assets of this prosperous company noz1
amount to Ell ,G75. and are no. far short of =
whole years premiums. Mr. F B. Musgroye -
the agen. in this city of this staunch and relt&.
bic insurance company.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-26

ana Howard thus soliloquzeth
what's become Of that young Pet of mine
What demon In fury ariseth
TO sit down on act No.9?
lear mo It's Justice, to urge her
Two powers together combine,
Staunch Houston and bold MiItenbcrgcr.
iheH have eettteleheA Hay peer AT Ne. =
mere 8 another. and it is not n sister
Who played 1T on me very fine,
ANA tho DEMOCRATS strength did assist her
10 put down my act No. -
oh whore Is my darling bonanza.
My prestige. my power, my rhine
q, the echoes are there but none answer.
Oh! whore Is my net No. ~
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-26

81 INNER WLNEs.-Now that warm weather is
coming, We naturally cast our eagle eyes about
To meet tho rpquIreme ats o. the season We
know Of nothing that Can surpass the pure
fruity. delicious zines manufactured by the
large variety. and are great sayoritss witt an
who have given them trial. Messrs. Shop
shire d Co., IL South Peers street are the
agents. and they declare most positively that
they Will sell their wines as cheap, Il not
cheat ef. than any other brand Of arst class ma
We kaow the agents and have tested heir
wines. and take pleasnre In indnraing hoth
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-26

to assemble, fully armed and equipped. nj eha
Stat" Arsenal. on st. Peter street, at | O'Clock
p m TO proceed to Chatmette Cemetery by
the steamer Silver City, chartered for The
purpose The blue and The gray will unite in
arms for the first time since the war. to strew
flowers and shake hands over the bloody
chaGm
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-26

It has been frequently said of the Turk, as
an individual, that he is a very estimable per
son as long, as he does not come under
European influence. Midhat Pasha confirms
this view; He was talking the other day to
an English statesman about the national
character Of the Turk. "You are mistaken"
ne said "n assuming the Osmaali to be
tt,lete, degenerate, corrupt, and Sc forth On
frugal and upright. In fact, be is capital
fellow until ne knows how tc.sDeak French
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-26
DECORATION OF GRAVES.

The Fifth Company Orleans Artillery, COM
manded by Capt. A. Sambola, having been
specially invited by Jos. A. Mower Post No.
Grand Army of the Republic. to participate
with them on Thursday. the thirtieth instant,
at the annual celebration for the decoration of
the soldiers gIaves at Chalmette Cemetery,
held meetip g last night to make arrange
ments for u lat purpose snd have been ordered
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-26
Moet & Chandon is the ne plus ultra of win
J. r. Walker. D. D. s., 154 Canal street.

IT WAS Nor A CERT1oRARI-It is rot true that
thwaiie's news depot. corner of Exchange AIiev
and Canal street. was arrested yesterday on a
writ of certiorari. We san staub yesterday
him to. day. always ready to furnish instanter
any paper. p-ri dical. book. ETC.. that is asked
Of him. He sent US Harper's Weekly. Frank
popular dailies and periodicals.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-26

We received Yesterday evening a given ouaD
tty Of bottles of AnnhenseI' g lager beer. with
glasses to match and drink from 1t is one of
ever been our good fortune t. taste Specimens
Of this fine drink have been sent for exhibition
by the Annhenser Beer Association to the
International Exhibition 10 Paris, and We are.
willing to bet shat th8y will carry away all the
laureis In sigbS
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-26
J.R. Walker, D. D. s., 154 Canal street

The Newell House at Co7ington, st. Tsnma.
nyparish, La. Is now ready to receive gu ests
and pleasure seekers. Tae hotel is delight fully
situated On the limpid borders OF the Bogue
Falaya. and affords the lest amusement either
for quiet ramble through the adjacent coun-
try, or ane btthing aad fishing enjoyment In
the stream. By referring to the adyerti- ement
in another column our readers will see that the
rates for board. etc. ere very low
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-26

There is q young man fGorn Milesia
And this young man is On the periice ere
But h. paved it too 2ne
Under act No. 0.
And he's apt to get off the peril 20 ere
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-26
NEW VHTENN", May II. TN1N.
Brig. Gen. A. A. Humphreys. Chief of En-
gineers, United States Army. Washington

NEW ORLEANS, May IL. 1879.
Brig. Gen. a. A. Humphreys Chief Of En-
glneers, United States Army. Washington
General | have the honor to Acknowledge
the receipt Of Engineer Department letters
| copy of bill, House resolution No 1913
TO authorize the Baratarla Ship Canal Com
pany to construct and operate ship cana
from New Orleans to the Gulf Of Mexic,
| through the lands and waters OF the Untec
States, and to grant to said company tn,
right Of way for that purpose, and directing
| report thereon
AS there arc no points for report specified
| presume an expression OF opinion Is all that
may be expected. | have watched the prn
ceedings of the Barataria Ship Canal Com
pany with an interest arising from my belief
that a ship canal must ultimately solve the
problem of permanent outlet to the com
lnnrnn Of the Mississippi
Whom the company applied to the State
| Legislature for charter. ] kept myself quite
we'll informed as to the views OF those mem
| bers of the Legislature who advocated and
| opposed the granting Of the charter | found
| the former who were In the majority DOS
| sessed of two opinions viz.
l. mat the project was practicable would
entail no expense on tho State, would aid in
| reclai aiming swamp land, and would afford a
certain permanent and desirable outlet from
tho river to the Gulf available in case Of
failure Of other projects to give such.
g. Its tra! could do no harm, and two out
lets should be- considered better than one
Tho opposition was mainly based on tho as
sumption that the granting Of charter
would injurc tho South Pass Jetty Company
by implying doubt. entertained by many
citizens of the State, as is the ultimate sue
cess of the work at the South Pass.
Tho charter was granted and SO far as
can learn the project met with great deal of
favor among the business men Of the state
Asa matter of engineering I have paid such
attention to the projecta as could | have gath
cred information from all available sources
and am satisfied that tho project is practicable
Under the provisions of the bill, House reso-
luton No. 1878 so far as ] have been able to
learn, the work will not interfere with the
present bayou navigation southwest of New
Orleans, but will rather be an Vantage to It,
am at loss to see how it can at this time
inlurc the South Pass Jetty Company.
do not know If | am called upon for re-
communication, but from the foregoing it will
be seen that ] think tho construction of the
canal proposed will be of great advantage to
commerce. Copy of bill Is returned herewith
Very respectfully your ohedient servant
G. w. HOWELL,
Captain OF Engineers, United States Army.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-26

The most excellent attributes tcAhe success Of
first class hotel are Courteous treatment. we'll
appointed crs&9iss@ and we'll furnished rooms.
You can find all these at the Coll0nnade Hotel
In PhiIndelptlia
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-26

"Vers le eair" is a beautiful pece Of musica
poetry composed by Mrs. L. Sam ael. and dedi
tainly worth the study OF the artist and the ar
probation Of the diiettantB
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-26

We have received from Ph,iio Werlain, pub-
Usher. No. 155 Canal street. 2. beautiful ballad
entitled Nhen You Are Far Away" Words
and musiGeby Claude Fiorapae
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-26
G CHEERFUL CORRECTION.

S.sage Miltenberger states that the report
q MS testimony given before the Police
Rsxrd, IS published in yesterdays morning
-ssSSers was not, in substance. correct. This
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-26

The Point Clear Hotea having been entirely
refltted ana every modern comfort attached
will offer greater inducements than ever this
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-26
BODY Found.

telegram was sent to. Chief Boylan last
night, notifying him that TIE body nj white
boy was found floating in the rives, opposite
Port Fads
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-26

OFF FOR POINT CLEARING understand That
many VINO have hereto tora gone to Virginia will
visit this delightful place instead this summer
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-26
Died Suddenly.

AT $50 o'clock last evening a colored man
named Jessie Reed died suddenly at his resi-
dence No North Front street. Coroner
notified
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-26

The delightful hotel at Point Clear is Hs,u
ready for visitors. This is tae most dele.s.sfr
watering place in the South.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-26
Discount of per cent On state taxes
paid In May.

Zee the Point Clear announcement in another
column This watering pace is very popular
resort every season.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-26

The Anchor brand of beer for families is
beginning to be generally used. Mess rs. Amos
Patton II Co. SO Tehoupitoulas street. are pre-
has been orewed expressly for tie Sou bern
market at reasonable rates in pintss and quarts,
See their card IN another column.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-26

Have yoa paid your capital tax and
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-26

The Mobile fast line shows It's enterprise AMI
its rates to sumner resorts 50 low as to be
within the reach of everybody. By calling on
Mr.. j. ". Colmaa, corner Camp and Common
any one can secure COPY of tina printed ratas
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-26
8i6,622 s1G,Js2

Those bids market with Z were rejected
as being too low, and the markets will he
offered for sale again Under sealed proposals
And yet the total for June shows an improve
ment on the sale for May. This is ascribed to
4hte ffHtt snaeers, which will require increased
space in several OF the markets.
THE ISgANE-
Mrs. NJ, A. Tarleton and ether ladies who
conceived and carried ont so successfully the
adrntrabe entertainments given last week at
tn" Varieties Theatre for the benefit OF the
inmates OF the City Insane Asylum called on
the Mayor yesterday to Inform him Of the re-
SUIT Of their enterprise, aud to confer about
the best disposition to be made of the money
realized by The entertaiuraent amounting to
about eight hundred dollars After receiving
the congratulations of the Mayer, the ladies
were referrei to Administrator Edwards
under whose charge the asylum IN, for better
information
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-26
RARATARIA SHIP CANAL.
Report ri Major &. w. howell on the
vrarticabIIity Of the Pro-


Brig. Gen. Humphreys. chief Of United
States Engineers ut Washington, having 70
qucst"d Major Howell. captain of United
States engineers Mt Now Orleans TO report on
the Barataria Canal Companys request for
the right Of way on certain government
lands etc, received the following interesting
communication
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-26
hf OUR POET LAUREATE,

What a gone Is gone forever"- towen Meredith,
, 1878-01-25

The "Argonaut," published in
San Francisco, and printed with
Miller & Richarl's Scotch type, has
reached its second volume. A copy
which we received yesterday i'm.
pressed US favorably, especially re-
gsrding its typographical appear
ance. It is published weekly, con-
tains sixteen pages Of reading mat.
ter, and may be obtained for g.. per
year;$2.25 for six months. Address:
ArgoGaut Publishing Company, no
j22, California street.