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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-24
A CARD.

Thursday 10 orning's papers contained state
| ment showing a remarkable result from "Dou-
bling" and accomplishing by the Champion
Press few selected bales OF cotton. which Ii
was claimed had been compressed by two of
the largest Morse Presses Of the city. alleging
gain Of 81 to IA per cent.
The statement sets out with three main
claims: /. That the gentlemen selected to do
the measuring were disinterested. Q. That one
lot OF the cotton had been compressed by an
86-inch Morse Press. 8. That the other lot had
Deen compressed by an 81 inch Morse Press.
The three premises are correct with these slight
exceptions:
The gentlemen selected to measure the cotton
were not disinterested fnnless parties chosen
by one side of rival interests are disntereste d.
The first lot of cotton had not been compressed
by an a6-inch Morse Press The other lot mad
not been compressed by an 84-ineh Morse
Press.
We have the best authority for stating that
part If not all, Of the first lot alleged to have
been compressed by an ss-inch Morse Press
was from an old 6o-inch Tyler. standing In the
same press yard.
The other lot of cotton alleged to have been
compressed by an 81 inch Morse Press. was
from one of the smallest Morse presses, usually
carrying but low steam pressure, with negro
press-ga0g and lever man, VINO often turn
out cotton but half compressed.
1t Is we'll known that we recently offered the
proprietors of the Champion Press two propo-
sitions: 1. That trial be made by each press,
of COMPRISING In the ordinary way. under i'm
partial supervision and judgment, and the
press coming out second best to give $500 to a
most worthy institution. Q. a similar amount
that they could not recompress Thy doubling
bales or otherwise) cotton that had been COM
pressed by Morse Press ito be we'll done, OF
course), and gain 80 per cent, which they
claimed These offers were not accepted. We
have instead awonderful trial, all to themselves.
They appoint the iudges. select the cotton tsuch
as We have above mandy. give it several COM
pressions. put on large number of extra ties.
under an unusually high steam pressure, and
offer the result as legitimate test.
unh24 1t STEERS & MORSE
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-24
REPUBLICAN MoOoc GATHERING.


CAN'T and the COlIectOr.hip-TheM MILK in
the COcOanut-Plnchback Ousled.
The Republican State Central Committee
met yesterday ut the Turner'S Hall, twenty
two members being present, not including q
few outsiders of the same political faith, who
were called in, it Is said, to make a respecta-
BILE showing.
The members Of the press were Of course
excluded, they being informed that the meet
ing was strictly executive" but notwith-
standing that, it leaked out that the princi-
pal object in calling the meeting was to
arrange some kind Of a programme in the
matter Of the CollectOrship question.
About the first business transacted was the
reputation OF Pinchback as the president
and q member Of the committee, and the SUBJ
stitutiOn OF Ebert CAN'T in his stead as
membe Mr.. Dumont having previously been
elected president.
Without agreeing as to any line of opera
tons, the committee adjourned subject to
call, and subsequently some OF the members
sent, so it is reported, lengthy dispatch to
President Hayes and the Secretary of the
Treasury, recommending Mr.. CAN'T as
suitable person. should they not appoint An
derson, as Collector OF the Port.
This was the current report at the Custom
House last evening, where some of Packards
friends We're conglegated, who declared their
intention Of exposing to the Washington au-
have been, of the called meeting.
An ex-Republcan Senator, who was about
the building, was of the opinion that Pinch
back would obtain his revenge for the action
taken in way that might disturb still more
The haEmony once alleged to have existed ia
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-24
Feast or THE ANNUNCIArIoN

In celebration OF tho Feast of the Annuncia-
ton Of tho Blessed Virgin Mary. special ser.
vice will be held at the Free Church Of the An
nunciation protestant EPISCOPAL. Race and
Camp streets. tomorrow evening" twenty fifth
instant. beginning at 1880 o'clock.
Holy communion will be administered and a
sermon on THE Humanity Of the Redeemer'
will be delivered by the Rev. w. P. Kramer
Rector of Christ Church.
Members of the communion of the Protest
ant Episcopal Church and The Christian public
are earnestly invited to join their brethren OF
the Annunciaion Church la keeping their par
ish festival. The ofrertory on this occasion will
be devoted to the fundiforisu perannuated cler-
gymen. All seats free.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-24

THE QUEEN OF CHAMpAeNEs.-It is at this time
attention of our connoisS eurs to that old and
sveritable favorite brand of champagne vintage
DO long known under the we'll remembered
cacy of aroma. for its dry and peculiarly fra
grant boduet il is unsurpassed sy any wine in
our market To the pal t. of the most delicate
responds to the highest .stheIic tastes. and to
the ordinary drinker it elevates by its pertec-
kion and eo6 thea by its purity. We congratulate
our friend Mr.. U. Bassetti No. 20 Peters street.
on his agrn OF this glorious queen of Eper-
may. Those who have had the rood fortune to
taste 1t will never forget it. and those have not,
like file unsafisfied wanderer who missed
Naples, ought to see it and die"
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-24
A PLEASANT EVENING.

II was our good fortune to be present last
evening ut what we may call fete de fdutille at
the corner Of Esplanade and st. Claude streets
There three meritorions ladies. who are striv-
ing in q noble fight against the world for a
living. have succeeded in establishing school
Tor girls, where moral as well as intellectu
education is inculcated. Their labors have
happily been crowned with success, rs was wit
| n ssed last night in the performance OF an al
lsgory and eomety by the youthful pupils.
The alIegory consisted Of dispute
between Sumner and Winter. concerning
their lespec i've merits. Miss Louise Btaughn
personife1 Winter In beautiful costume. COM
20 ed Of II robe covered with iecles, a mantle
IF snow lakes and "A head Of hair bediamonded
wi h fros'; Miss Julia W.ogan In q light green
dress covered all over with a9wers and butter
fiji 8, represented. Summer: Miss Berthe Olivier
ell cred the prologue. and Miss Julia Healey
the epilogue. An angel gave the award such
mn award as angels give. which made both con-
testants happy. But IL Was such an angell-as
much as We could Judge. about five Years old.
and answering to the name Of Jeanne DegaI.
fair baired. delicately though healthi,y formed
z, acefnl and bewltching only children can
be: Truly the lit fairy put us Ia frame Of
Breaches" and
We believed in God and the angels
Ever since one night last spring"
The allegory was followed by the perform
ance OF q French comedy. the author OF which
is too modest to allow her name to be printed.
and was admirably lendered by the young girls
who played the principal paris One of The fair
actors particularly ELECTED much applause as
having under the intelligent schooling Of the
the Ere oh language sufficiently with three
months lessons to read and act her part with
most correct PRONUNCIATION and faultless ex-
preston. Othsr exercises we're gone through,
d'.unded to the credit Of b,th teachers and
scholars.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-24
SOUTHERN PATENTS.

Mr.. FL. N. Jenkins, solicitor OF patents, No
81 Commercial Place, officially reports to the
DEMOCRAT the following complete list OF
patents granted Southern inventors for the
week ending February 26. 1873:
Observation-Disclosures Cook, New Orleans
bale tie; Frederic Cook and Henry Shaw, New
Orleans. bale ties.
Alabama-W B. Mathews, Delta. tethers.
Mississippi-A. L. Stietenroth and J. V. De
Caud. Natchez, cotton gin.
Arkansas-T. G. Welch. Cincinnati washing
machine; D. W. Jones' Pocahontas rotary
valves.
Texas-M. L. Nix, J. NJ. Stone and L. Ander-
son, Paris, cotton seed planter.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-24

WAsHBuBF's sTUD1o-This beautiful astab-
fond of artistic and lovely pictures. The many
years Of close application to the study of pho
Biography has undoubi eddy given an experience
Of which he is a recognized head In New Or
leans. The luxury aid comfort surrounding
this, superb art gallery. the esuuisitely fres-
ture; and the life-ike ieures. which seem to
breathe life itself are oil the true indications
OF the merited sucess Of this artist. Have your
more than a second rate artist would exact
from his customers for the same amount OF
work.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-24
A CURE FOR SMALLPOX,

The Mayor has received q letter from cdr
Z. w. Browder." dated at the vt. Charles
Hotel, informing him that he DR. Browder)
ls the possessor Of specific that will not
only cure smallpox within forty-eight hours
without leaving scar, but will actually act
as preventive against the lo.thsome dis
ease. He further informs the Mayor that he
holds certificates of what he advances from
some Of the most prominent physicians in
the country, and that he has enough of the
remedy to abolish smallpox entirely In one
week.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-24
PER sONAL.

The Shreveport packet Maria Louise carrie d
out quite delegation OF North Louisiana peo-
pl, yesterday, including several members Of
the Legislature from that section. Among
others was Hon. II. o. Mitchell, Senator from
the sterling old Claiborne district, one OF the
best In the State, AMI himself most worthy
representative, in that he is q young man OF
marked abiIi and high character as we'll MS n
most genial and true hearted gentleman.
Me srs.. Wise. and Leonard ~ d Judge Boar
man. OF Caddo; Mr.. BIZ, an. of Claiborne, the
Tor Sandiford Of Rad River Mara Alsn aboard
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-24
A Great Insurance Agency.

It affords us great pleasure to direct the at
tention of our readers to the official statements
made by the eight insurance companies where
of our esteemed friends, Messrs. Welshans &
Woods are the agents in this city. The list EN-.
braces the New York Underwriters Agency"
| the Queen Insurance Company Of Liverpool"
the Commercial Union Assurance Company
| Of London" the Fire Association of Phila-
delphia" the Manhattan Fire Insurance Com
Company of Liverpool the United States
Branch Of the Royal Insurance Company"
the German Fire Insurance Company of New
Of New York" The official statements recently
rendered of the above named companies will
be found In another column, and We call upon
will find In each and every one of these clean
| bill of financial health. These companies have
and responsibility. and the scrupuous exact
ness and ,promptness which they have always
displayed in the settlement OF ali claims against
them nave elected the strongest encomiums
WEIsHANs & WOODS, 1873 Graver street, are
| gentlemen Well versed in ali the intricacies of
the business OF insurance. have had large ex-
perience In that line. and are among the most
highly respected and popular of our citizens.
vent institutions. and We cheerfully bespeak for
them continuance Of the patronage of our
friends.
SAD 1NcIDENT.-In large city like New Or
leans there are many heart-rending occur
rences. which. II they were known, would
| awaken the dormant feelings of sympathy In
our bosoms. cause us to show the better part of
our natures, and stimulate US to the work Of
relief, not only Of those who apply, but seeking
those who from pride and former position do
not make their wants known. OF this class
| consciousness Of having his body on cased In
ragged and unclean shirt, started for the mud
dy waters Of the Mississippi, in which to drown
his sorrows: In passing the famous granite
| palace Mr.. Moody saw him and with his usual
generosity presented him with a first class
shirt. such a shirt as cannot Ibe procured
In any other establishment in the city. thereby
saving this poor fellows life.
Although Lent is with u.s. and business is
dull although amusements are few and balls
wholly unknown; despite the hot, enervatng
and exasperating weather the world moves,
and moves rapidly. as visit to Staub. corner Of
Canal street and commercial alleY will show,
for in spite Of the present dullness everybody
is preparing for something interesting-the
women for their spring dresses. Europe for q
general war.
Staub will let you into all these secrets. He
has host of fashion magazines, Frank Leslie's
Of fashion and foretelling exactly what the
ladies will appear in Easter week-a matter as
interesting to the men as to the women. He
has. besides. all the Northern papers, news,
pictured and iocular, the Sun. Harper's Frank
Leslies. Puck. the Burlington HaWkeye. with
the latest from Europe and elsewhere; and
lastly. he has received the April magazines,
Scribner's and Harper's. containing an unusual
amount OF interesting reading matter.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-24

BROOKLYN. N. Y, March %, Another instance
oi the effect Of dime novels and sensational
plays upon the juvenile mind has be- brought
Inst Tuesday and left for the plains Of the far
West with carving knives. The names and
W eed JoSn caraona H. Notne
has been heard of the ads since. and their
parents are in great Distress
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-24

LILIENYHALs ART GALLERY.-Snce the In
PRODUCTION of the Lambert carbon process In
this distinguished artists studio his business
has daily Increased. and he now finds himself
impo, ting such retouchers and artists as will
sustain the reputation of this gallery. The
pictures taken by this process are everlasting:
this ought to be a great inducement as photo
graphs usually fade. thereby becoming useless
after q shor! lapse Of time. Lillienthal Is q pro-
gressive artist, and has cor ainly made a lucky
hit in purchasing the right to use this process
alone in the State OF Louisiana. Samples OF
these pictures are displayed at his gallery, No.
ali those DESTROYS OF inspecting his work
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-24

OUR LADIES SHoEs.-What beautiful face la
to a body. so is beautiful foot. The dainty
slippers Of Louis XVI and those who came after
him served as much to captvate courtiers as
ton of figure. Those who appreciate what Is
tasteful and elegant will not fail to read with
interest the advertisement Of M Corriveau, the
iting Paris a. an early date. and those of ohr
ladies who desire tidy. tasty and superb shoes
az nee a d t ha secure Wf VIII
delicate article which only the haul ton abroad
can wear.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-24
TRUE TO LIFE,

We had the pleasure yesterday afternoon OF
inspecting life size portrait of Col. ". T
Vaudry, which has hardly yet received the
finishing touches from that delicate peneiler
and master of the brush. Mr.. E. B. D. Julio.
The picture represents our gallant friend in
the act OF ascending bill ock, his head slightly
turned to the left. He is in the grand old Con-
the bright gold of the baldric and epaulets.
Ike.
The members Of the Yaudry Rifles as a
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-24
A MONOPOLY WANTED.

The quaint notion Vi come vegetable
growers Of establishing central vegetable
market will not be entertained at the City
Hall, owing to the exclusive privileges which
the proposition carries with it, or rather The
provision that the market shall be the only
spot at which hucksters will be permitted to
sell their truck
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-24
CREDITORS IN COUNCIL.

At a meeting OF the creditors OF Messrs. Kip &
Ruch. owners Of the Perseverance rice mills,
held last night, all the creditors present have
agreed to an extension of time of six. nine and
twelve months on the claims against the said
firm they uhe creditors) agreeing to accept
Kip kuchs notes. secured by mortgage. for
the amounts due them.
The assets are
Real esta'e including mills ......,......s171 900
Open accounts SO, 900
Total 1924 .000
And the liabilities
cumming dcCouutS Sao UOu
Total. Observation-Disclosures. Ss5 DOC
The failure Of this house would be pub
lie aamity, as hundreds Of small planters are
dependent upon them to see them through the
coming crop. Messrs. Kip Ruch are advancing
money and supplies On 5000 acres Of rice: This
planted in Louisiana.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-24
We believed in God and the angels
Ever since one night last spring."
MISSISSIPPI NO. z,

The formal announcements made this morn
ing that Mississippi Steam Engine Company
No. Q. one of the most efficient OF our fire de-
partment will indulge in a grand excursion to
Mobile On Monday. April 8. ON the occasion of
the annual parade Of the fire department OF
excup- Ion are informed that tickets for the
round trip are fixed at 50 So and that the charge
at the principal hotels OF our sister city will be
ladies and their escorts
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-24

SPRING GooDs.-There Is no place In the city
where !, ore select assortment OF spring
goods can be seen than at E. FL. Adams & Bro.
No bst Magazine street. This enterprisiug firm
have displayed upon their counters sock that
would do credit to any establishments In the
city. These gentlemen are not only the pink OF
poiiteness themselves. bpt their corps OF clerks
are all that could be de- fred: they would take
down the whole store II the Indies who con-
stantly. throng their place OF business were to
daSire IT.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-24
safe Arrival Of the Denmark.

NEW YORK, March 23.-The steamer Denmark,
which lost her rudder at sea during the severe
gale on the twelfth instant when 1900 miles from
Her officers made temporary rudder with q
spar and hawser. and brought her into port
without assistance.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-24

For THE WARM SEAsoN.-Our old and popu-
lar friend. L. G. Army. of 90, % and 80 Bienville
street. among the other benefactions he has
brought to our community, has now introduced
beer, which for its pungency aad flavor prom
ises to become prime favurite here. He has
In stock Dunbar's Bethesda water and that de-
Vim. Massey Co. of Philadelphia. Now that
summer is approaching no better tonic can be
had for ladies than Mr.. Arny's beer or ale.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-24
OUR BOOK TABLE.

SOME FOLKS. Derby Bros. New York; Fl. q.
Amos. ITO Julia street, New Orleans. Cloth.
DID,, 500.
John, Habberton has Just added another pho
Some Folks be keeps ,,p With renewed vieor
that qua'ntness Of humor ard delicaey OF out
line which has won for him such a name
the paltry tricks of the pen-RymDast, he pleases
by his grace and ease of movement The book
should be read by all.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-24

The Oakland Park Road House, situated be-
leased by Mr. j.. l.. Chldress, and he Intends to
make 1t first class place for picpics and parties
generally. The Oakland Park is q delightful
place to retire for recreation, and we have no
doubt many will avail themselves Of the pleas
ure OF basktng beneath the broad shadows OF
wide spreading oaks
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-24
seyerely Hllrned.

AT twenty minutes past o'clock Yesterday q
girl named M Try Jane Mel lenr, residing with
her parents at No. 2o1 st. Peter street. was
clothes catching fire from u lighted iurnaoa. 4
doctor attended her injuries and pronounced
them severe. though not dangerous.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-24
The sir Robert Peel safe.

LONDON, March 2s.-The ship Sir Robert Peel,
Capt. Lariade. from New York February g..
for this port, aud reported as missing, was
spoken March 10 by the ship Constantine, from
New York. which arrived here. to-day. She re-
ports that all on board are we'll.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-24
HrOCkey HUGHES.

The notorious character. Jas. Mack. alias
Brockey Hughes, was Yesterday before Judge
Smith for preliminary examnation on the
GUS weapon, to wit: pistol. After hearing the
testimony the accused was sent before the Su-
Derior Criminal Court under bonds of $500.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-24

Cow PEAS, CoTroN SEED MEAL, ETo.-We
take pleasure Ia directing the attention Of the
trade to the advertisement OF Messra George
Heck d Co.. corner of Poydras and Tchoupf-
toulas streets, who have for sale a large supply
OF COW peas. cotton seed meal, grain etc.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-24
Flre--I.Oss SIS. coo
A Noble work.

New York, March 23-Peter Cooper the we'll
Tueaday, accompanied by his daughter. Mrs.
Hewitt. for q trip to the South. The principal
object OF his vsit is to view the beautiful Sec
7or the purpose. of purchasing about 500 acres
Of land, including several large buildings,
known rs Limestone Springs, where he pro-
poses establishing IN Institute OF Science for
the daughters OF the South. although this
project does not contemplate the exclusion Of
our Northern girls. II they choose to avail them
selves OF fts advantages.
Mr.. Cooper says that his plan was for all the
pupils to pay their own board aud defray their
personal expenses. while the instruction. Of the
most liberal character. should be free. He
added that IL would be some time before the
scheme would be in active operation, even IL he
INV so mi, ui NJ ~ nnnentain dmraton s'S IA
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-24
A Narrow Escape.

At g, o'clock Friday night a negro woman
f1uence of liquor. retired to bed a. her domicile
No. 314 Claiborne street. and left lighted
candle SO close to the bed that it gntted the bed
clothing.
Had not Miss Gustave, lady who occupies
the front portion of the house. discovered the
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-24
Garroted ana Robbed.

At about 9 O'Clock Friday night woman.
whose name could not b, aseertained. was
garroted and robbed at the corner of Prieur
man Of one dollar.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-24

The Princess Yturbide. daughter OF the ex-
Emperor Of Mexico, while in Philadelphia, 90.
cupied apartments at the Colonnade Hotel and
paid high commitments 10 its excellent manage
ment and quiet comfort.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-24

THE New ORLEANS NATIONAL BANK,.-In
another column Of our paper will be found
statement of the condition OF this institution.
which, under the sble manager ent of efficient
and capable directors. makes q fine exhibit
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-24
THE NEW ORLEANS DEMOCRAT, SUNDAY MARCH q, 1878

the colored wing OF the Republican party,
aud would do 1t In such q peremptory man
ner that some OF the leading Republican
lights, who are candidates for Federal posi-
Hons, would be snuffed out In short order.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-24
The stewart Womcn.s HoteI.

New York. March 23.-Mrs. A. T. Stewart has
sent out Invitations for the opening reception
OF the Women's Hotel on April q. and for the
reception OF boarders on April 8.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-24

Marie Bapiiste would have been numbered
among the departed.
The bed was damaged TO the extent Of o. 80.