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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-09
LEGISLATIVE ITEMS.

The 'chain gang bill passed the House by
a large majority. It goes back to the Senate
with an amendment.
Mr.. Lea rose to a privileged question on
the editorial in the DEMOCRAT Of Friday His
remarks are reported in full in our House
proceedings.
The Moffett register bill was favorably re-
ported from the Ways and Means Committee.
Ordered printed and made the special order
for Saturday.
The Senate bill allowing the District Attor-
ney of the First judicial District to appoint
an assistant passed; as also did the bill re-
quiring parish judges to keep their offices at
the parish seats.
Mr.. Shakespeare, on behalf of the Odd Eel
lows Hall Association, presented a memorial
asking to be reimbursed $1,000 spent by them
in repairs and for putting their hall in order
for the use of the Legislature last year.
Mr. Washburn yesterday offered resolu-
ton which, if passed, will simplify the labors
committee to report q general bill, under
which all persons preferring individual
claims against the State may proceed by jul
dicial proceedings to substantiate the same.
The only prolonged discussion in the Honse
yesterday was in committee Of the whole over
the immigration bill. The measure was dis
cussed by Dr. Ryland, Gen Young and Messrs.
by Messrs. ToIer and Hill in opposition. The
discussion was confined to the bill, and it's
various merits and demerits were urged, until
Gov. Hahn rose and said that political intol+
erance and ostracism for opinions sake had
been the serious obstacles to immigration into
this State. When this was ameliorated, as it
promised to be- Northern men of brains, CAPT
tai and muscle would come to Louisiana and
build up it's waste places and make it great,
rich and prosperous, but not till then
To oh Mt fbn
ocrats but said that the Republican party
because Of the corrupt practices and reckless
legislation 1t had tolerated and been q party
to, was not altogether without u. responsibility
voked and received a most eloquent rebuke
and reply from MI Hill Of Orleans :, Those hos
ed it, and the fact that the rich lands Of Lou
iisiana lie abandoned Is proof of what they
had wrought. Mr.. Billieu followed in SINH
lar Tone and he was replied to by Mr.. Dink-
grave, in defense and vindication of the Re-
publican party. The House seemed TO like
the fun, as after an hour or two had been con-
sumed in such discussion, the committee
rose and reported progress to the House and
asked to sit again tomorrow.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-09

q Co which shows the distribution by Pey-
chaud OF the funds received by him in Wash
lngtoln from the government and the payment
t,,ra q tbars OF 81 per cent THE fret sigma
Mr; Lacey, acknowledging the receipt of q
dividend OF six hundred and odd dollars, the
announcement of which fact created much
meTriment ON all sides.
G. BABLET
[shown paperJ-This is copy of schedule
made by me at the time of the cession of tire
assets of Belloca, Noblom Il Co; assets,
81 ,434 900; liabilities same amount less
$5l2, 600, or 1922 OO0 making an excess Of about
100000 OF assets over liabilities. Only round
numbers ,nl are given not the exact iigures)
made sftdsE Raan + ( E he E sssa tksa
Court, and is in accordance with the Judgment
Of said court. The books of the firm when
they first went into insolvency were delivered
to Mr.. Freretas syndic, at the Union Bank.
rad; they then went to the Fourth District
Court. Don't know Of their being in Pey-
chaud's hands. Never knew Peyehaud per-
ssonally until after made the tableau. Came
in contact with the house in 1864; was en-
ployed by them Ia the spring OF 1866.
LOUIS BARNETT
Am secretary OF the Hope Insurance Com
company. (Shown the Boaehard receipt to
Peychaud.l Bouchard acknowledged his sig
nature on that day. Don't know whether
Subileau was there
Don't know whether the books of BelEoco.
Noblom d Go. were In the office, paid no at-
tention to the matter.
CROSS Ex AHMED
Did not witness Mrs Bernard's signature.
Bouchard admitted in my presence THAT he
had received the money, and that the sigma
ture was his.
II. G. MILLER.
Ans an attorney and counsellor at law. The
Judgment In this case was recovered in 1874 :;
the affairs of the insolvency were then prac-
tically wound up.
| was asked by Mr.. Peycha,ld to take charge
OF the final distribution, and from that time
was his counsel in connection with Messrs
Iissot and Pilot; my impression was that
Peychaud knew but little of the collection of
the claim personally.
O. L.. G. DUPuYo.
Am cashier of the State National Bank.
lShown bank book.l The certificate attached
to the pass book is my act, and the signature
thereto is mine. Know Of the deposit from the
books of the bank. Ruled OUT as secondary
evidence Mr.. Dupuy not having made the
original entry on the pass book.)
II. G. MILLER
resuming. Peychaud acted in the matter of
the distribution in accordance with my adj
vice. Have known Peychaud about thirty
years; his character is of the highest order
Mr.. James Chalaron cashier Union National
Bank, was called, and as his testimony fell
under the same ruling as that of Mr.. Dupuy
he simply identified the certificate of deposit
and attested his signature. after which the
court adjourned until this morning at IL
o'clock.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-09
Police Board.

The Police Board met last night at their
room in the Central Station, Mr. Palfrey IN
the chair and a quorum Of the commissioners
present.
Patrolman P. Haas, Third Precinct, for alb
senting himself from his beat without leave,
was fined two days pay.
Jacob Sadler, Seventh Precinct, gave up two
days pay for conduct unbecoIning an officer.
was dismissed the force.
Patrolman G. jennings was fined two days
pay for violating rule seventyfve.
Patrolman A. Gusman suffered the same
punishment for neglect of duty.
Supernumerary Carey can consider himself
lucky man. He appeared before the board
last night for the third time, and got off with
a fine OF three days pay. Carey, it's risky
don't try it again.
Patrolman J. Bruguions, for leaving his
beat and allowing a woman to dress up in his
uniform and patrol his beat was dismissed
the force.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-09

American shipbuilders now claim that they
can build a good first. class ship for less money
than similar vessel can be produced In any
other part Of the world. Prices were never be-
fore SO low The present average cost Of ship
of this character is from As to $50 per ton. and
new ships have been sold as low as $40 per ton.
Contracts can be made, says Boston contem-
porary. for the very best ships at sSo-ships
with white oak frame. pitch-pine ceilings and
planking. copper fastened throughout and
locust trough trennails. New ships equally
good would cost In New York $s5. During TIE
war prices went up as high as $50 per ton. but az
the price OF gold receded there was gradual
decline, resulting from the lower price OF labor,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-09
WORK

The stenographer, Mr.. T. Wharton Collens,
Jr., has just completed an effort Of endurance
which will compare with the walkers of the
age. On the 2sth Of January he commenced
reporting the trial of the State Of Louisiana
VS.. T. G. Anderson. of Returning Board fame.
Every day, with the exception of Sunday
intervening. for ten hours u day, he had his
pencil to paper until the 9Th of February.
Collens took in this trial upwards of 100000
words
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-09
COTTON CONSIDERATIONS ARRESTED

Messrs. George Taylor and o. s. Lowell, in
dicted as parties to the alleged Bellocq-No-
blom conspiracy to defraud the government,
were arrested in Washington recently. A writ
Of habeas corpus was taken out before Judge
Carter, Chief Justice of the District Of Column
bia, for their release, and MIR. Lowell has been
released; Mr.. Taylor has not, however, been
as yet set free Vallade and Noblom, co-defend-
ants under tae Indictment, have fled the coun-
try.
Webster g. Dillinghams -four has wonderful
popularity. and is used by the best bakers.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-09
A MUSICAL FEAST.

Last night Grunewald Hall was filled with
the elite of our society, to witness the first
seance given by the pupils Of Mrs. Samuel.
Though it is not long since that lady has be-
gun educating the young people of New Or
leans in musical art, the whole performance
indicated the proficiency Of the pupils. All
did very well. We cannot forbear particularly
mentioning the fine execution OF the "Galop
Marche' Of Lavignac, executed with great
ensemble on one piano by eight hands.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-09
FIRE ON THE KENTLWORTH PLANTA-
TUAN

From the officers of the steamer Alexandria.
arriving Thursday night from Red river we
learn that the gin house on the Kenilworth
plantation twelve miles below Coushatta, be-
longing to Messrs. Robinson Il Stringfellow,
together with eighty-five bales Of cotton, was
burned Tuesday the 9Th instant.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-09

Patrons of first class hotel justly consider
themselves entitled to comfortable rooms, q
bonntiful bill Of fare and courteous treatment
In the office. All these. combined with q nota-
Bile degree Of elegance throughout. are to be
found at the Colonnade Hotel. Philadelphia. Pa.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-09
TO BE PAID.

On Monday next, at the City Hall, the school
teachers will receive their january pay. This
news will doubtless be grateful TO these pre-
ceptops. and the hall via doubtless be crowded.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-02-04
RACING IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

FIRST DAY OF THE ANNUAL MEETING or THE
SOUTH CAROLINA JOCKEY CLUB - THREE
CEs--swANANoA, GENERAL PHILLIPS AND
DALGAIsIAN THE WINNERS. :.
CHARLESTON, Feb. ., 1878.
The nnual races began here to-day over tho Wash
ington under the auspices Of tho South Caro-.
lima Jockey CLUB and quito numerously at
tended, Notwithstanding that tho programme was not
very attractive. There were threa events tho
card, the first being handicap dash of milo and
quarter for all ages the second dash OF mile nnd
threeguarters for all ages and the third hurdle race
OF Two miles, all OF which came oil satisfactorily.
In the irst race, Quo and one-quarier miles, handi.
Cap, therc were eight entries he chestnut mare
SwauUunoa was the winner, with Egypt second, Bur-
goo third and Governor Hampton fourth The vim
ncr's time was 20.
For the one aud throe-quarter mile dash there
were four entries. The by General
Pallps Rob second (undcr heavy pui') and Hobkirk
thiru. Timc, 3:l7N.
Tho next u two-milr hurdle over eight
hurdles There were three entries, and the race was
won by the bay gcifing DalsaAinn, RISK Sec
ond and JACK Trgg distanced Time, AIS.
Jack rrigg shed at the last hurae and fell with
rider into ditch arring and cutting himself severely
Tnc rider slightly injured.
The second day OF tho meeting viii DO Tuesday,
when there Will be three races comprising mile
dash twc-me heats and mile heats
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-02-04
SPORTING EVENTS ABROAD.

John Keen, the bicyclst, had race OF twenty miles
at Lllie Bridge the 21st ult. against trotting
horses belonging to c. Bastian-tne brown marc Kit,
ridden US. Maynard Jr and Prince, mounted by
Tom Barber Kit began first, but breaking badly
several times she was stopped on the third mile and
Prince took up the race. Kit after ten miles had been
done By Prince took another turn for few miles, but
her work being unsatisfactory Prince was again
brought the track to flush the race. Keen had
made such progress over tho mare that IL was i'm.
possible Tor Prince to overtako him Keen the
race by $50 yards, making the twenty mics III
In. l3m 30s.
William Nicholson. OF Stockton, and William Elliott,
of Pegswood, have been matched Tor sculiers'
the Tyne Tor f100 u side the Champion course,
the race TO take place on Monday, March The on-
jcct OF this match is to ascertain who is the second
best sculer England, the ultimate intention OF the
contest being settle the CLAIMS OF tho rival north
sculcrs which of them snail nave the honor
OF challenging tho present champion, John Higgins.
Nicholson the tavorite alter signing articles at
q tn 4
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-02-04

12s,. lbs All Fours, very clover Jumper, with
ii 81. ns second, and Oppos,ton, 81 IL os third
Robinson Crusoe was hot avorite for the Canterbury
Plate weight Tor age, two miles ana quarter; but ne
got BOWED over oy Pluto, the second IN the Derby;
(ienormston, another ,three-year-old being second.
Twenty ono horses started Tor tho wndnp. the Free
Handicap, tho winner being an outsider, Post
man, who had previously the Hurdle Race
on the first day. Altogether tho meeting tho
best ever heid at Flemngton the only drawback being
The weather The Governor OF New south Wales was
present each day. Also the Govern OF Tasmania,
VINO GU st OF Sir G. Bowen. The Ring his
pretty heavily on the meeting, but paid up to time,
Mr.. Joseph Thompson being the heaviest loser. ono
bet no paid the Hon. j. White was Gl0 600. " ch
he nai laid to f4C0 some time ago against Chester
wiuaing the Derby aud Cup. Tho sydney division
were large winners on the meeting and sydney
horses won all the principal stakes Mr.. g.
g. Fisher has been reducing his stud lately,
and so d tweuty-eight yesrnes Tor winch he obtained
- SIS guineas. lilly by The Marquis out OF sylvia,
brought 900 guincas Any by fhe Marquis, out OF
Art UnIon $40 guinoas; ally by rho Marquis OF
Sunshine $50 guineas; a colt by Fireworks, out Of
The Gem, 500 guneas colt 10y Angler, out OF chrys-
olue 720 guincas; lilly by Angler, out OF AUX 600
guneas, anl u lilly by Fireworks out OF Ragpicker,
go gu:neas-an average OF nearly 447 guineas each.
THIS sale shows that blood OF me rsnt sort WIZ BRING
a remuneraive price 10 breeders herc.-from me Aus'
frn[1sicn. Nov. 2i
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-02-04
BADLY BEATEN.

Policeman Isaac s. Ely OF the Newark force Is now
confined to bis house In consequence OF a terrible
wound inflicted on him Saturday night by Patrick
Dunn. IL appears Dunn, whilo Ia a drunken III, had
driven his wife and mother from his house on
Augusta stroot, and was smashing things. Mr. Ely
ana another officer were sent to arrest him. Mr. Ely
entered nrst and Was AT once violently assaulted with
CLUB the hands OF Dunn and placed hors de combat
While the other oiccr was attending his fallen com.
RADIO Dunn Escaped. Mr.. Ely was removed to the
station house His scalp was laid open by the club,
and weak from loss OF blood That u was OF
deemed advisable to remove HIM TO his home until
yesterday His wound, though ugly, Is not likely 70
terminate fatally. Dunn has not yet been capturod
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-02-04
ADJUSTMENTS.

oILMoRE's aARDEN-DR. LEOPOLD DAMRoscH'a
SUNDAY CONCERT
The first of a series OF popular Sunday evening
certs which IT is intended shall be given by Dr. Dam.
roscns grand orchestra OF 100 performers took place
last evening at Gilmore's Garden Since this famous
resort has been occupied for similar purpose sew
cral changes have been made which better sait the
place to the Instrumentation OF string band Tho
great has been covered with floor and the bunt
ing removed, thus preventing tho absorption of the
nncr effects OF the music by mass Ofsoliage and Han
nci The audience was not largo and yet encouraging
In business and artistic point OF view whilo the pro-
granne OF pieces well adapted TO please tho
popular tastc 1t divided uo three parts, as toi
lows
Part 1-Ovcrture, "Euryanthen G. NJ. Won Weber;
Revere, vcuxtemps "MorgcnbIaottcr," Valsc job.
strauss; Marche MiNtairc FIR. Schubert. Arranged
for grand orchestra by Dr.. l.. Damrosch.
Part 2--Ovcrture, "rannhueuser," II. Wagner Aria
from GEN." Costa Emma Watson Doty. Two Hun
larian Dances John Brahms Selections from "L'Ari.
caine," MeyerDecr
Vase, Ardt-Emma Watson Doiy Intermezzo, W.
SpcileI (voloncello SOLO Mr.. W. Poppcr; March Of
the Priests, IRON "Athaiia,' Mcndelssohn.
1t IS needless TO say that the entire performance
worthy OF the splendid reputation OF DR..
Damrosch as leader and a musician, and received
the hearty applause 1t deserved. The aria from
"Eli' ana the "Ardita Waltz sung by Miss Emma
WATSON Doty, charming features of the evening,
and the lady was heard to good advantage, although
apparently under the influence OF nervousness. MISS
Doty has fine soprano organ, and sings with grace
and delicacy that exhibit careful although not tho
best OF training. These Sundoy evening entertain
incnts ought to DO among the most popular of tho
winter, and as they become moro fully known
they will doubtless attract great crowds.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-02-04
, ATHLETIC ENTERTAINMENT.

There will be quite spirited athletic entertain
ment at Harry HIPS Variety Theatre on Thursday
afternoon If tho programme BIO carried out as prom
iscd Mike Coburn IS to have the supervision of
the contests and being adept In this sort Of thing,
may be trusted for good performances. Professor
William Mcclellan will set to with him ohm Dryer.
of Brooklyn, Is to meet somc other heavy weight,
present. =
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-02-04
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES.


Nine. Rozc, Kellogg ana Cary are to sing in Boston
in April.
Mr.. Henry Neville is said to BIO regarded as one of
the best lovers tho English stage.
1t is said that Wachte has appeared in ale Position
do Lonjulncau' more than eight hundred times.
Twenty five hundred professors Of music their
bread by teaching playing IN London. Twonty-sxi
hundred firms manufacture or cell music or musical
Instruments
Mr.. Charles #. Trctbar, of steinway Hail. is doing
excellent musical service by publishing IN cheap
serial form ytcal OF classical and modern
tertainmonts. Tho last number is review OF Beet
hoven's symphony No. Ina
Here arc some interesting figures. At tho beginning
OF the Carnival OF 1870 there SO opera houses
open IN Italy In 1871 there SO, in 1872 thore
we're 81, 1878 there So, 1874 there 80,
In 1875 there IL 1876 the same in 1877 there
were 10 aud IN 1873 there only 81
II correct judgment may be formed from the com.
ments OF tho Partisan press, Mmo. Durand, VINO was
heard In America some eight years aso, has rapidly
advanced IN her profession, and is now singing with
success In "AIda," "rrovatorc," "Lucrczia,n "Balo
In Maschera," "Norna," 'L'Aricaino" and othor
cxactiug roles
During her recent Southern tour Miss Fanny Davon-
port appears 10 have met with envablo success. She
is said TO have played TO nno business In the inland
cities OF Now York and New England, supported by
Mr.. Charles Fisher, Dir. W. Davdge Mr.. Herbert
Barrymore, Mr.. Owen Fawcctt, Mr.. John Drew, Mr..
George Parkos, Mr. cambridge, Mr.. Frank Bennett,
Miss George Drew. Miss Constance HambIin and Eu.
gena Paul. which Will DO recognized al ne company.
Miss Davenport will DO In Charleston the com.
Ing weok.
National Republican., 1878-05-17
RACES Ar BENSING'S.
The Spring Meeting Opened with Two Fine
COntest..


Contests.
The spring running meeting began at Ben.
uing's yesterday. Notwithstanding the rainy
weather Of the first part Of the week, the track
was in splendid condition. A large number
Of CUngressmen and their families occupied
seats on the grand stand, AMI tho carriage
park was crowded with tumouts of every de.
sCriptiOn.
Tho fr.t event on the card was the three.
fourths Of a mile dash, which was won by In-
dian Boy by u length, Odd Socks being second
aud Egypt third. Time, l:21.
The next race, and rs it proved, the conClud-
ing one Of the days programme, was mile
heats. for which four horses were entered and
started. Tom Bacon won the first heat by half
a length. Kenny being second, and Burgoo aud
Joe Aston distanced. Time, $50
The second heat was contested for by Bacon
aud Kenny, the other two horses being sent t0
the stable. Kenny came home winner by one
length. Time 1:5li.
Inc third heat was very prettily contested.
Kenny proved himself the hest staycr. how
ever, and finished halfa length ahead of Tom
Bacon. Tinc. l:51.
But two horses entered for the hurdle race,
and II was declared of. The following is the
programme for to-day:
First racC--Onc and quarter miles dash,
with the following entries Victoria, Joe Hunt
| Governor Hampton, Jack TriGg, and Egypt.
Second racc-Nlile heats-Dalgasian, Swan
| anoa. Joe Aston, and Indian Boy.
Third rcc-Twu.milc dash.-Wathena, Ton
| Bacon, Derby. aud BurgOO.
In the pools sold at the National Hotel last
evening, Governor Hampton WAS the favori.C
| for tho first race, Indian Boy for the second
| and Derby for the third.
National Republican., 1878-05-17
IntlirlIiinns.
HOME AFFAIRS.
CITY NOTES.

Regular Congress report on third page.
--Roose sends New York papers in advance.
Miscellaneous reading matter on third page.
Court calendar and routine legal news on
third page:
The roundmastcr will commence his war.
fare on stray dogs to-day.
The public schools Of the third division
will give = concert tonight in Lincoln Hall.
The Columbian Cadets will hold a meet
Ing tonight. in their armory, Pollock Hall,
southeast corner OF Eighth and X streets
A colorcd boy named Charles Gibbs was
arrested by Officer Seatnlan yesterday after.
noon for trying to kill birds In the Smithson-
ian grounds.
Washington COmmandery, No. /, Knights
Tcmplar have their final dril at the armory
Of Company ~ tonight preparatory to their
trip TO Richmond, Va, next Monday night.
The case of John Walker, who was ar.
rested by the detectives several days ago for
SictiIuizng cOuntrynen, owing to the absence
OF important witnesses, was yesterday coli
tnucd until tomorrow morning.
-Ballantyne & Son, rs Seventh street
have just received Joy Bells, II collection OF
new and approximate hymns, set to sparkling
and easy melodies" especially adapted to the
use of Sunday y-schoOl children.
Minnie Hartford. little white girl about
three years of age, was found yesterday. about
four o'clock, and taken to the Sixth Precinct
Station. soon after she was restored to her
parents. who reside on Eleventh street north
west.
sergeant Clements found glove contain
ing sum Of money yesterday morning, about
nine o'clock, at the corner OF seventh and X
Streets, and took it to the sixth Precinct Sta.
non. The owner can have the same on per.
sOnal application at the station.
About half-past four o'clock yesterday
evening two white mcu named Michael SCidc
ad G. II. Bryan were arrested near Miller's
restaurant, on Seventh street for fighting, and
were lodged in the Fifth Precinct Station to
await All interview with Judge Smell thi.
morning.
The Carroll Institute gave y very cnjoya
BILE musical and literary entertainment last
night, and, before adjuurning, adopted reso
luton that they would proceed in body to 81
Matthews Church next Sunday morning fol
the pupuse of attending mass for the repOse O
the soul Of the late Father White.
Yesterday evening, about six o'clock, Il,
the immense thrOng that gathered at the New
York Avenue Church to witness the funeral
ceremonies of the late Professor Henry was
leaving the church, hack from BOwens sta
blsSwas accidentally run iutO by the rriag,
oil Major Powell, and threw 1t against another
vehicle, smashing one of the hiud wheels aud
otherwise imjuring it.
The cas-" Of II. Baum. charged with rob
bling i. Mccullough, OF Wilmington, Del, .
several cases Of shoes, WAS called in the Polio,
Court Yesterday; but, at the request of til,
District. Attorney, was continued until mex
Monday The court fixed bonds at 5000
but up to Il late hour last evening the prSonc
was still at Police Headquarters, Us no one hat
appcarcd 10 become his surely.