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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-24
BELLIGERENT POLITICIANS.
THREE OF THEM ENGAGE INA SHOOT
ING AFFRAY.

political discussion which took piaee last
evening. at O'Clock Mt the corner Of Canal and
ST. Charles streets. between n party of ward
politicians and burnmers. terminated In a trf-
angular fight. In which Mike Mclaughlin. Jas.
Barry and Dennis O'Leary were the parti-
elpants.
Some tall shooting" was indueed In. Barry
banging away ut O'Leary and Mclaughlin. and
they banging back ut him Quito number Of
shots were exchanged. but without result so far
MS any ofthe PRINCIPALS were concerned. As is
usually the case. however. In these street af-
trays n disinteresed party was wounded. Tho
Victim In this Instance was Hurry Rafael u cab
driver. who although no was half square
from the scene Of tho difficulty. no received
bullet in the arm. His wound is painful but
not ut all dangerous
Dfflear Mcdonnell ri tho Third Precinct was
also wounded Hearing the firing he ran across
Canal street. and got in bet waen Fhe pgrties en-
gaged. fie grapple1 with Barry and in tho
struggle which ensued thay both fell and
whll9 they were d"wn Mclaughlin stepped up,
beneath ihs officer. fired Ills aim was no trnsr
however than IT. had boon when tho pnries were
oil on their feet ard the bullet from his pistol
struck Mcdonnell In the hand infictlng an ugly
wound.
By this time other officers were on the spot,
and the party waa taken 10 the First Precinct
lin and O'InarV charged with boOling with in
toni 70 kill. md Bury with violating city or
diuance by shooting bis pistol tho street.
Chief EJylau after the charge against Barry
hnd been recorded declared that he would In
strnct tho officer to amend It and charge him
with shooting, etc, An additional charge Of the
against Mclaughlin.
one hour after their Incarceration Judge
Rheehan. ohltginelv released Thorn, coming all
the way from his residence In tho Fourth Dis
triCt to do IT,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-24
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following transfers have been recorded
I'm the Conveyance ONCE:
Mrs J. Riley to NJ. hbaasal two lots Of
ground with the improvements there
II square bounded "a b At" "h ,a "ad
son siraets fronting on Market street sl05o
NJ. scbafer. lot Of ground with the
by Morales. Urquhart. Spain and Wash
ington ptreets. fronting on Spain street;
also. q lot Of ground. with the buildings
iayetto Avenue. Morales Urnuhart. md
Port streets. fronting on Uruuhart
street. also lot Of ground, with the
buildings thereon. In square bounded
by Mandevile, spain. Morales, and
Goodchldren streets. fronting on Spain
street also. a lot Of ground, with the
buildings thereon. In square bounded
Nv Columbus. Goodchidren Plauche
and st Bernard streets; also. q portion
OF ground. with the buildings thereon.
In square bounded by Morales st. An
thony and Annette streets fronting on
Morales street; also. n lot Of ground.
with tho buildings thereon. In square
bounded IA above. with same frontage.
also n lot Of ground. with the buildings
thereon In square bounded BY French
men. Urnuhart. Morales and Unlon
streets fronting on Frenchmen street.
also, two lots Of ground In square
bounded by Washington. Spain, st.
John and st Avid streets, fronting on ,ooo
VIM. i. Kerns to II. spiering,, lot of
ground, In square bounded by Camp,
Magazine. Cnlllope aud thlennie
streets. fronting o. Camp street ., 1900
George Devenzln to Y. T.. Gharmbury. lot
OF ground, with tho buildings thereon.
In square bounded by Clio, Erato How
ardand Freret streets. fronting on Free
ret street $3.50. ..,........ Gal
Succession Of J. " Collins to O. l.ostrom.
lot Of ground. with the buildings there-
on In square boundary not deaignnted).
fronting On Pierre street .-......... $50
James Remendo 10 j. j. Henry, Jr.. % lot of
ground In square bounded by Perdido.
rhilippi. Circus and Gravier streets.
fronting on Perdido street ............., 1890
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-24
TENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.

Mr. r. Il King makes tho following statemen /
In reference to The election Of Senator In tn Q
Tenth Senatorial District:
At tho last November election was n Demo
cratic candidate against George ~. Wells for
State Senator from tho Tenth Senatorial Dis
Vormllion. Cnlcnsieu nnd Cameron. | can
establish by the BEST proof That ] was elected
over my opponent by majority OF tire huHdfei
ana hcenfV fro votes. The official returns now
before the Secretary OF State show n majority In
my favor of nearly 100, Notwithstanding this, n
persistent effort has been made ever since tho
election to forestal public opinion with the Idea
that Mr.. Wells has been tho successful candi-
date.
four desperate characters In the deah Of night
ia tho town Of Franklin 10 defraud mo out Of my
election bv tho destruction Of tho ballot boxes
md sheriffs returns Of the election, deposited
In the courthouse ut that place. This partial
destruction however. did not succeed In tho
collaboration of all tho evidence of tho election.
Tho clerk of tho district court Mr.. Newman
had In hiR possession. M the lawful custodian
thereof one act Of the original election returns,
which escaped tho hands Of the spoilers, They
tried to obtain Thorn from him by intimidation
and false pretenses and after Newman refusal
to give up tho returns they entered his dwelling
house on the night of November 30 while he and
his wife were asleep in bod and opened fire
upon them. The public has already heard the
particulars Of that disgraceful transaction
through tho newspapers.
The npshot Of the attempt on Newman's life
was hasco. resulting in the death OF one of
| tho assailans from shot fired by one OF his
own party aud the wognding of another. The
| tally sheets and returns in Newman's custody
were not found and destroyed. and they are
now In the Office Of the Secretary Of Stale to at
| test my election.
Why the election returns from st. Mary are
| not promulgated am n loss to understand.
| The proper returning officer. the sheriff OF the
| parish, made out and forwarded his returns to
| the Secretary of State some time ago. as re-
quired by law. and the tally lists and statements
of the election now file in that Office verify
| the truth of the sheriffs returns.
| f. r. KING.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-24
r. =. BECK.

Mr. Y. T. Beck. who died In this city on tho
10th of December 1878. was one Of n class NJ old
citizens whose departure calls for more than
common obituary notice He was gen
tIemau and n Southern patriot. whose reserve
and simplicity ~ character md habits with
drew him. In q large degree. from the observn-
ticn md appreciation of the struggling masH ~
the present generation nevertheless Louisiana
had no truer or Drawer adopted nor South Oar
olina no more devoted son than r. + Beck. He
was native ri Spartanburg, South Carolina {:
entered the navy when quite youth as mid
shlpman. but resgnlng this position for n
larger and moro active sphere came r. this city
from Pensacola In 1879. and soon gained y high
position in tho mercantile world Az n member
Of the firm Of Bedford Beck he was the active
manager of n large business. and occurred In its
working much popularity mud credit
fle was subsequently, engaged with other
large business houses. aud managed the affairs
ri capitalists Of large means with eminent auc
cess AMI adm Illustrative ability. When the late
civil war broke out Mr. Beck's patriotism over
came his natural reserve and be embarked in
tho contest with great ardnr md served through
the whole war with distinguished courage aud
great ability and activity staf officer of the
cavalry of our respected friend. Gen. Writ
Adams.
After the war Mr. Beck resumed business In
Now Orleans. and Tor some years INST has
managed the business III Tho Tauonin Bank
that were regarded Mt the time as lnsurmolint-
able. with eminent success.
His death was sudden. and wna deeply In
mentad by oil who knew him as n good true
gentleman and patriot.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-24
THE BENZ MIN CASE.

In the United States Circuit Court the case Of
BENJAMIN vs. Geo. W. Dupre ct ais In chance
~. was called up yesterday morning J. D..
Rouse representing the complainant and Gov.
Albert VOORHEES, the defendants. When the case
was opened and the affidavits Of the defense
were presented, compliments solicitor claimed
that he was taken by surprise at their tenor.
and asked for further time 10 file conu adfctory
ones. Gov. VOORHEES, expressed perfect will
ingness to grant time. AZ he was satisfied with
his case. After considering the matter the
court continued the case until to-day.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-24
A Elre md An nsRt.

Last night n fire discovered In the upper
portion Of the Residence of VIM Cunningham
on Franklin street. between Julia and Gtrod,
and before It could be extinguished had dam
aged the building TO q considerable amount.
While on the way to the fire the hose carriage OF
Eagle No. upset throwing tho driver and one
u the members III the mpaDV TO tho gronnd
and seriously injuriug both.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-24

by M Miguel and owned by Mr.. Dusao. was
damaged 10 the amount II 100 by fire which
broke out ut 5 $50 O'Clock Sunday morning. and
which was oeeasioned by defective lue.
A fire Mt No. s7 Marnis street. discovered at
AS O'Clock sunday morning damaged the
building to the amount Of $50 before It could be
sxtiDguishe1 by the police and citizens.
A defectiVe stove pipe oecasionsj flre last
evening Mt the house ~ James Rsardon. corner
~ First and 'TchonpitnlHs streets. The flames
were exfBguished before any considerable
damage was done.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-24

VIM Carey was Yesterday arrested by Aids
McDonough and f. cora and locked NJ Ia the
fl35 from Mr. f Foucher under thlse preteDsss.
The circumstances connected with the affair
arc as follows: Some time ago Carey sold to
claimed 10 he the owner and promised to de-
liver them on the following day. He failed TO
keep his promise. and refused subsequent de-
mands for their delivery or p return OF the
money. and Mr.. Foucher appealed 10 the police.
with the result ns abOve reeOrded.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-24

What his wife said She said she did wish
John could find something that would cure
his fever and ague. He was all worn out with it,
and that nothing that he had tried had done
him any good. He should take Reeds Gik
Edge Tonic. 1t never fails to subdue the most
obstinate cases OF fever and ague. and 1t is
equally effective In all malarial and bilious fe-
vers. II Is an agreeable. wholesome and tnVig-
Grating tonic.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-24
THE ROpERs.

With the busy season come the ropers and
bunko men II st. Charles street. Quite n num-
Dor prominent and veterans In past seasons,
have returned TO the city. prepared and eager
for tho fa trade, and the prospects are that
Boyan and his officers will have considerable
WORK 10 block thnir littla Rames.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-24
Sudden Deaths.

John Gulman native Of Germany. forty
years Of age. died suddenly Yesterday at hls
residence. No. l9l st. Peter street. The coroner
was notified.
The Lee brought the body 81 an unknown
white man who boarded the boat at Vicksburg
on Friday. taking deck passage, and stating
that he Was coming TO this city 10 be treated for
heart diseaae. At u m. Sunday he was found
lying dead Ia the steerage
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-24
THE ST. MARY RETURNS.

Mr. King. ono Of the candidates for the Tenth
Senatorial District. called yesterday morning
ut the Office Of the Secretary of State. asking
that the st. Mary returns be promulgated. His
request was met with the objection. already
stated by MIR. Strong. that the returns from
that parish have to be laid before the Legisa-
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-24
STAR HOOK AND LADDER NO. 1.

AT the annual meeting OF Star Hook and Lad
der Company No. !. held Saturday evening
December 81. the following officers were elected
for the ensuing year viz: VIM. MithoT Jr..
president. Conrad Nuss. vice president; John
Augustin secretary: Louis Gordon. treasurer
Simon Oestarly. foreman; Il, Il. Rathert. irat
assistant; Fred. Lohmeyer second assistant
G. o. Stretzinger, hOusekeeper; Joseph Kenner,
tllssman and Goo. Diffort banner carrier.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-24
THE INsOLvENT LAW.

A suit under the provisions Of the nsolven
law Of Louisiana has been fled In the
Fourth District Court. Peter Ross a me-
chanic and builder. residing In this city, find
Ing himself unable TO meet his engagements
desires to make surrender Of al his proper
tics to his creditors. Hs acknowledges his la-
bities to be f2t 72i Rs aud his assets tG270 90
His losses in business by the burning Of his
store. loss of cash. etc. amount to tb2i5;
" mae Prhhys !" %
his creditors n meeting Of whom IL to be
convoked Mt tho office of A. Hero. Jr.. notary
public. to vote upon tho same. and grant a final
discharge to petitioner.
n
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-24
On Their Way.

deputy sheriff ~ PIaquemInes parish
brought to tho city yesterday Sam Mitchell,
sentenced to imprisonment in the Penitentiary
for He for the murder Of Jos. Conrad. overseer
for killing Harry Fookey at Point Celeste and
Louise Baptiste charged wi h the killing Of
Frank Smith at Live Oak Grove.
They Here confined in the Parish Prison, the
two first named 10 await transportation 10 the
Penltentary, and tbs last for safekeeping until
tvIol
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-24
THE LAKE RAILROAD SUED.

The Canal Street City Park and Lake Rail
road Company is sued by John II. Mccain for
s47s 81 In the Fifth District Court. He repre-
sents that he was employed rs a laborers FORE
man to repair and construct trucks. station
houses. etc, for the company during the months
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-24
POstDOUPn,

The Inquest into the killing of the negro
Coleman which wAs fixed for yesterday morn
ing owing to the Illness Of ono 81 the jurors.
O'Clock.
Coroner Markey hns been placed In possess
signed by J n. Matthew'S Justice Of the peace
If Grand Bay. giving description Of one Ed
ward Coleman formerly ~ that place. which
answers In eYery respect 10 thai OF the naur-
dered man md therefore establishes his iden-
tity almost beyond doubt
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-24
MORTUARy REPORT.

The mortality Tor the week ending Sunday.
December ~. Is "a follows:
Fevers 1, cholera lnfantum 2, cancer 2, con
sumption 9. congestion of brain ]. local dis
enses a. heart disease I. bronchitis O. pneu-
monia I. diseases Of the digestive system H.
other CAUSES u total deaths 10.
Agos Between and 20 years ~. between 40
and ~. 35 between 70 and 100. II.
Color White. ~ rolorsd "a.
Deaths Mt hospital. g.
Deaths certified to by coroners 1s; still births
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-24

Of June, July, August and september, 1878 that
Ia during ninety i've days. at 81 30 per day.
count. Plaintiff shows that he also holds claims
as trapsferee against that company the claim
" -. g. Stanton for changing n curve and put
due: also the claim Of Jos. O'Oonnor. black
smith. amounting To t2I and those Of Thomas
vansand and D. Stanton for fH and SIG respect
iyaIu
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-24
Larceny.

Mrs. Annie Lloyd was locked no In the Sec
ond last evening charged with stealing q pock-
etbook containg si7j belonging 10 a Mrs. Barry.
little girls. one u whom alleges that she took
the pocketbook from sofa where It he.aafasn
placed By Mrs. Barry. and gave IL the accused
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-24
CITY EaNOEA.

Thos. Cooper and John McRarrel sailors
were locked NJ In the sixth because they could
not prove their ownership to or right of
possession Of n half sack of coffee, which they
were carrying m. The coffee il supposed to be
part Of the cargo u the steamship VAndyke
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-24
Struck q GnAK.

On Friday night last the steamboat Clara a
while On her way down tbs htcha'alaya river
struck snag. damaging her hull and losing
some freight overheard. The damage 10 the
hull was not serious.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-24

being ready to carry the dead TO Potter's Field
and the wounded to the Charity Hospital.
Whatever may be decided, the immunity de-
mands that shooting on the streets he abolished
aieted upon those who make Incorporate use Of
their pfatola.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-24
The House and senate Contra.t.a.
Washington post I

Az the fertilization bill passed the House IL
appropriated $4,000; as it passed the Senate.
$4,000. Increase by the Senate, s225. 0O5.
The people are sure to make note Of this.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-24
Acclde nt,

At about O'Clock last evening Henry Davis, a.
screwrnan had his leg broken by bale Of cot
ton falling on II whilst he Was assisting In load
Ing the ship Gov. Langdon, lying at the head of
Seventh street
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-24
MUNICIPAL.
THE MARKET REVENUES.

The sale Of the revenues OF the public mar
kets for twelve months under recent ordl-
nance. occurred yesterday IN the Council
Chamber. The sale was by public auction.
Measra, Nash Hndgson being the auctioneers
The bids would under ordinary circum-
stances. have been considered lively but for the
previous knowledge Of the city administrators
and others that strong combination had been
formed among the professional market farmers.
which destroyed all the interest which might
have been provoked.
The bids were as follows
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-24
NEW ORLEANS INSURANCE AssOCIA-
TON.

Yesterday ut m election hold ut the office Of
the company. on Canal street the stockholders
Of tho New Orleans Insurance Association
elected the following gentlemen TO serve "a
directors during the ensuing year;
A. J. Gomila. Henry Abraham !. y. Camors
l. X. Small !. Palseni Pierre LanauE, r.. NJ
Scott. VIM. A. Bell. John Hoeehi. J. r. lyons \.
b logan anl NJ Musson.
We will Md that tho Stockholders. Ruprenlaf-
Ing TO whnt extent tho association has pros
perad since the present president. our esteem ed
FELLOW citizen. Mr.. NJ. Musson. has conducted
its affairs will continue him in tho place for
which he Is SO eminently fitted.
Stelnway and Knabe pianos Mt Grunewald
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-24

No better place In tho city to lay In n supply Of
pretty things for tho children than Mt TAT Canal
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-24

just think of IT. Seventy five cents will buy
the charming little story book "Chatterboy" ut
No. 147 Canal street.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-24
Fifty new Pleyel pianos at Grunewald Hall.
REsIG n ED.

The National Cotton Exchange has lost very
efficient officer by the retirement Of Capt. s II,
Buck whose letter of resignation we publish as
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-24

Music boxes for Christmas presents at
Grunewald Hall
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-24
NV ORLFANa. Decemher 2a. 1s1e
John Phelps. Esq. President National Cotton
Exchange New Orleans:

y
M Dear Sr-In view OF the fact that my
business requires my entire attention. | beg 10
tender this my resignation as secretary OF the
National Cotton Exchange of America to take
effect as soon az you have supplied my place.
/ regret to sever Off eial relations that have
and thank you for the courtesies you have uni
formly shown me.
/ am. sir your obedient servant and friend,
SAM |. RI. BUCK.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-24

Tho formal opening Of the CRESCENT City Rifle
Park. better known in sporting circles MS
'Frogmoor." took place last Sunday mt noon.
The naugurating sport was contest for n
company trophy, tho silver pitcher held by
Company O. Washington Artillery, md won by
them twice. Notwithstanding tho cold. raw
wind that was blowing Mt tho timo several very
good scores were made. The companies con-
testing and tho scores made are AZ follows:
Louisiana Field Artillery. Company 7. .......tq6
Louisiana Field Artillery. Company q .... 2o9
Crescent Rifles. lat
Second Regiment .2G7
Washington Artillery, Company C..-....-..- PAT
Continental Guards -274
The Louisiana Field Artillery team wore four
men
Tho shooting was at 300 yards of hand for
company teams Of five men, each one to have
fifteen shots.
Companies and 9. Louisiana Field Artillery
had four mon zach In the field and M the score
with complete team would be n possible 375
their score could boz only possible 800. Then
their score stands 19G and 203 pecfivoly out Of
possible 100. which is not so bad after all. Tho
average Individual score Of tho Continentals
was rs out Of u possible H. and their total being
tho highest they wero declared winners of tho
trophy. which. however. cannot be theirs unless
won three times.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-24

Lowest prices for pianos. organs and music
at Grunewald Hall.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-24

The figures offered for four Of the markets.
being doomed unsatisfactory. the bids were
Iected. Immediately after the sale the Mayor
called n maaieg Of the committee OF the whole
the committee would recommend the rejection
of MI the bids Mt the Council meeting to-day,
npd That the market revenues shall be sold on
Monday next for the month ~ January alone
n Ia reekonad that Of the fifteen markets. sold at
the sale Yesterday twelve were bought In by the
combination, to break which effort will be-
ma.la hY the lliiv unll nIIinIala.