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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-22
CAPITOL NOTES.

Gov Nichols yesterday appointed James
d. Augustin as notary public for the parish
Of st. Charles.
The general appropriation bill had not up
to last evening, been presented to the Gov
ernor for his signature, which fact worries
much those who have an interest in that bill.
The rumored motion for rehearing In the
Anderson case excites some gossip at the
State-House, but as yet few, Ii any, express
an opinion as to the result.
The deficiency approximation bill has not
been enrolled yet, owing to the fact, perhaps,
with the conferences committees recommend
atoms, must be examined critically, in order
that the enrolled bill may be correct.
A report that the general appropriation bill
had been signed resulted In the appearance at
the State-House yesterday morning of a few
stick, endeavoring to find "the man who
started that story"
Some of the country members are exceed
ingly anxious to see the militia bill promul-
gated, and being of a military turn Of mind,
they will under its provisions, organize COM
panies if authorized to do SO by the Gov
ernOr
they have never before been able to get their
per diem warrants until four or five days after
the session closed, and that this is the first
time they ever got them within twenty -four
hours aILeE Lfe emu Oh Inc SESSION.
Senator Wheeler will leave for his home in
Morehouse to-day, and will be able to say to
the proprietors of the country Democratic
papers that he made bold fight to get in an
appropriation to pay them for the publication
Of the last election notices, but that the Sem
ate and the conference committee were too
much for him and swept the appropriation
from the deficiency bill.
Senator Garland, chairman Of the Senate
Contingent Expense Committee, finished
the labor of paying off the Senate employees
yesterday and will leave for his home in st.
Landry parish this morning. The appropria-
ton for the contingent expenses Of the Senate
we're, it is said about $1,000 short, in conse-
quence of which some Of the claims were not
paid in full, a certificate being issued for the
balance due.
The following combinations of appoint
ments by the Senate were reported to the
Governor yesterday:
Bossier-John Henry Keyser, notary pub
lie.
Lafayette-Victor Grosde, inspector of
weights and measures
Sabine-Peter Munson, parish surveyor.
Claiborne-Wm. P. Myers, justice Of the
peace, Fourth Ward; w. FL. Mcdaniel. con-
stable, Second Ward.
East Feliciana-Wm. e.. McKearn, admin
istrator OF the Insane Asylum at jackson.
DIR. B. A Pope has returned and will resume
biG r3racficA from this d9fp4
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-22
ED. PILsBURY, Mayor.
CRY HALL, March 20, 1873.

CITY HALL MafGh 10 1873.
Com. John r. McGlensey, commanding United
States steamer C4nonieus:
iSir-The survey of the river, in which your
officers and men have participated, having
been satisfactorily concluded, take pleasure
in Offering the thanks of the City Council for
Our thanks are specially due to Master Col
Inns for important services.
Wishing you health and prosperity, re-
main your obedient servant.
ED. PILsBURY, Mayor.
During the day, the Mayor, accompanied
by Deputy Surveyor Fremeaux and Mr.. T. N
Robinson, of the City Attorneys office, paid 4
visit to the Enterprise and were entertained
by her accomplished and amiable commander
who spoke with delight Of his sojourn in this
city, and expressed his regret at his early de-
nurture
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THIRD District COURT.

Chopin and Beard VS.. Louisiana Levee Com
pany.-Suit, for $a3,7o0 damages done to the
Crescent plantation, in IbeIville parish, the
property Of plaintiffs by the Morganza, Point
Manoi and Hickey crevasses. The petition
alleges that the Levee Company was obliged
by law to keep up all levees but utterly failed
No. Sc OF 1874, it is alleged does not relieve
the Levee Company from it's responsibility
and Is not q law. for the reason that the Jour
nal OF the House shows that it did not pass
constitution, and that the constitutional rule
was not suspended; and for the further reason
that the act, If passed, is in violation OF the
constitution, as it seeks to destroy vested
rights
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-22
THE McALEs TER.
More About the Lost DredgebOat-Pieces
OF Her Wreck Identified.

Major Howell received the following COM
munication from J. r. Jolly, Collector of the
Port at Brashear:
'The schooner ]. and D. Cramer Capt.
Peter Macke, picked up at sea, on the twelfth
instant, about twenty miles east of Calves
ton, Texas, portion of wreck evidently be-
longing to a steamer. There are five or six
joists or stanchions, twelve or fifteen feet in
length, painted white. Large number of pine
boards used in forming the cabin or pilot
house. These are dipped on the end with pitch
or coal tar; all painted white on one side and
pink on the other; piece of hollow iron was
attached to one of the boards, and is evident
ly the steam-heater used in the pilot-house
or the officers room. On some of the boards
the roofing.
"The piece of iron or steam-heater Is rusty,
but not eaten or injured from effects of salt
water. The boards are pine and barnacles
have gathered on them to some extent. 1t is
the opinion that these boards, ETC., are from
the wreck Of the dredgeboat McAlester. They
are IN my possession, and any person at all
these planks, ETC., as there are fifty or sixty Of
them different in shape
MAJOR HOWELL
is somewhat inclined to believe that the pieces
belonged to the McAlester, because her cabin
white outside, and she had steam heaters in
the pllot-hOuse. Some Of the articles picked
up correspond exactly with the McAlester,s
appurtenances.
The Major will send Capt. Elweli to
Brashear this morning In order that he may
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-22
AN INTERESTING COUNTERFEITING
CASE.
A bold Desperate Makes n speech in His
Own Defense.

Own Defense.
Yesterday there was a very interesting trial
before Judge Billings, in the United States
Circuit Court. The case was one against Ed
Armstrong and J. Ross, for counterfeting
On the opening Of the case the two prisoners
were brought forward. Armstrong, a rough,
uncouth looking individual, with llnkempt
hair and unshaven face, was in his shirt
sleeves His partner was his opposite; a thin
face made thinner by a brown moustache
and bushy side whiskers tall and slightly
STOPPING, and with defiant bearing that be-
tokened he had been raised for q different
profession. Ross defended his own case,
while NJ NJ. Cohen, Esq, represented Arm
strong.
The story Of the case is, that in the early
part of February Chief Of Detectives Malone
received information that there we're some
counterfeters at work at the house No. IS
South Rampant street. Accordingly, accom-
panied by Specials Pecora and Dave Hen
nessey, he repaired to the spot and by a rush
they discovered Ross in the act OF pouring
melted lead into die to form nickels; He
was caught in the very act, spoon in hand,
could drop the lead and die. Armstrong was
found sitting on the bed, looking on the opera
ton The detectives all testified to these
facts, aud also as to the finding OF numerous
i'm PIGMENTS used by counterfeiters.
One Conway, who had been rOOming with
the two above named, and who gave the in
formation that led to their arrest testified
that he had been with the two above named
for some time before and had heard their
plans fully discussed He remained silent
until the act had been completed and the
counterfeits actually made, when he informed
the police.
The interesting feature Of the trial was
Ross acting on his own behalf. During the
cross-examination Of Capt Malone his cheeks
were overspread with q hectic flush; his fin
gers twitched nervously, but otherwise he
displayed the most wonderful nonchalance
and boldness. AS fact after fact was brought
out, clearly establishing his guilt, derisive
smile would play about his lips, and when it
came his turn for cross-examination he
would, by insinuating questions, try to dis
concert the witnesses.
His eyes cleaned with almost a lurid light
as he endeavored to outlook his accusers,
and at times he would turn upon the District
Attorney. with some sharp, snappish remark:
The climax came when Conway, who had
stepped forward Ross turned pale and spas
medically jumped to his feet. but sat down
again at once, as II to hide, IL possible, the
nervous effect it had had upon him.
After the close of the testimony, which
was conclusive, Ross made quite brilliant
rhetorical speech, and, with some ingenuity,
endeavored to show deep and dark conspi-
racy against him. He asked, In impassioned
words and with rare delivery, the jury, on
their conscience, to declare whether the EVIL
dence such as had been adduced- con-
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-22

DREssMAKING.-We would call the snecial nj.
tention Of our lady readers to the ADVERTISE
ment OF Nine Julie LAB. Fisher; whose dress.
street Nine. Fisher is one OF the most ey eansl
rienced and fashionable dreesmakers In New
Orleans. Many OF the handsomest dress es
room were. made. by this tasty and stylish
modiste. whose thorough training In Paris
peculiarly fits her for the position she holds.
Her charges are moderate. and we are sure
many Of those who have not Jet given her
orders will avail themselves of her experience
to possess really handsome line OF costumes
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-22
CONTINUED.

CONTINUED.
Joseph Banyon, charged with assault and
battery.
APPROXIMATIONS.
The following informations were filed by the
District Attorney:
Larceny-Felix Chank, Chas. Morgan, Ed
ward West.
Assault and battery-Jas Wilkins, ). A..
Kelly, Thos. and Mary Malloy, and John
Sharples.
VERDICTS.
Maria Williams assault and battery, not
guilty.
Joe and Mrs Joe Drews assault and bait
tery-Joe Drews not guilty, Mrs. Drew5
guilty.
Ananias Beranger larceny, not guilty.
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ADJUSTMENTS.
AGNES HERNDON.

1t la tonight at Grunewald Hall, that Miss
Agnes Herndon makes her first appearance
before q New Orleans audience. Her read
ings, we are told, are not simply readings,
but that they are splendid representations
and her conceptions of the characters she
represents show that her skill is not the re-
suit Of study and talent only, but that they
are productions of Il high order of genius
Miss Herndon is young and fair, and, to all
appearances, very sympathetic, and in q
great degree must possess extraordinary
facial expression.
ELIZABETH Won sTAMwITz.
This lady, at the request Of many of her
admirers, will appear on Sunday night at
the Varieties Theatre In the English version
assuming the character of the beautiful Jew
ish maiden. On this occasion, whilst the
seats in tho orchestra and orchestra circle
will remain as usual, the balcony seats will
be only fifty cents,
ROSE EYTINdE.
AS We have already announced, the engage
ment of Miss Rose Eytinge closes on Satur-
day evening at the Varieties. "ADtony and
Cleopatra so handsomely mounted, will be
repeated tonight, at the matinee tomorrow,
and on Saturday night for the last time.
FRANK MAYO
plays again tonight at the Academy in
"Blind Love-"
LECTURE AND SACRED CONCERT.
The charming singer, Rosa D'Erina, will
appear again on Sunday evening next and
for the last time, at St. Patricks Church, In
The sacred concert will be preceded by @ lee
ture by the Rev. Tn. Meerschaut, Of the do
cese of Natchez The entertainment, which
promises to be brilliant one, is given under
the Society of st. Vincent de Paul. for the
benefit Of the poor under their charge, and
they are very many. Atfifty cents ticket
there will be few who will fail to attend
This combination Of art, literature and char
ity should certainly be encouraged by our
benevolent people,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-22

They have begun to post circus bills on the
grave stones out in tn, wilds Of the West.
Should the custom become general, and reach
out its arms to embrace the civilized world, it
will find men, if death has not changed their
disposition, mean enough to get up and de-
mand complimentary ticket for the priyi-
lege-[ Fulton Times.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-22
New Jerks New stock Exchange.

NEW York. March Ala meeting of the pre-
Sectors Of the New York Metropolitan Stock tx
change was held TO- day. and one hundred and
6fty names we're enrolled. 1t WIS decided to
organize ON the plan Of tho Paris Bouree. with
m entrance fee OF $50. There will be no failures
Is oyery per son making transaction will be
compelled to put up per cent margin with the
treasurer. to protect the other members.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-22
Death Of Dr. Reecher.

New YORK. March 2i.-Dr. Beecher, who died
Monday night, was one OF the oldest citizens OF
New York, and a representative OF q family that
has been prominent in tins city for many gen
0rAtions.
DR.. Beeoher's funeral takes place this after
noon. and Friday morning the body will be
taken to Greenwood.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-22
WEATHER PROBABILITIES.

WASHINGTON March ~. | g. m.-Indicatfons for
Friday:
For East Guilt States. cloudy weather. rain
weather. stationary or higher pressure and
temperature.
For West Gulf States, warmer, clear or partly
cloudy weather, variable winds. mostly from the
south. and rising followed by falling barom-
altar
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-22

goods would be sent free TO Paris by the gsv-
eminent. expired yesterday, and exhibitors
goods viii be received at Paris after the first OF
May, tho date Of opening.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-22
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.

1.-THE DEMOCRAT Is responsible for none Of
the views expressed In the communications
under this head; but no communications will
be printed except from responsible parties.l
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-22
SECOND DISTRICT COURT.

SUGGESTIONS OPENED.
i. Adler, Valentin Dubois, T. J. Mott, Mrs
Katherine Tucker. Dr. Victor Grima. Joseph
Carpenter.
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES ana e,allaxher,

ssT. LOUIS. March H. The billiard mattel
French caroms. between Gallagher and Cyril
Dion. which took place this evening, was wo
by the latter. Secretion. 600; Gallagher. 46
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-22

:. They say. Miss Agnes Herndon has what the
French call sacred fire." She can electrify her
audience &C will If all be true we hear. she is a
wonderfully endowed woman. Tonight will
tell the tale VISA
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-22
FIRST RECORDERS COURT.

James II. Langwel, charged with shooting
and wounding Charles Montaldo, the proprie-
NIT murder and George Z. Paris, with being
an accessory before and after the fact, the
doctor having given a certificate that Mon
taldo's wound was not dangerous, the two ac-
cused were released on bonds OF $1,000 each.
H. Row, for carrying concealed weapon,
was sent before the Superior Criminal Court
under bonds OF $3.50.
Jack Day, on two charges Of assault with
dangerous weapon, to wit: table knife, on
VIM. Mccormick and John Smith. In Nc
Cormicks case the accused was placed under
$500 peace bonds. On the charge preferred
by Smith the accused was discharged.
Thos. Ryan, charged with assault and bat
terry, was placed under $3.50 peace bonds.
VIM. Wind, for assault and battery, was
sent before the First District Court under
bonds Of $3.50.
Billy Cain, for assault and battery on Pascal
Majocta. was sent before the First District
Court under $3.50 bonds.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-22

Mr.. Shepherd offers for rent the Orleans Cot
ton Press. See advertisement La another col
umu.
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Suspended Payment,

BosToN, March a, -Messrs. Forwell Spooner
N Co.. leather merchants. have suspended pay
m6nt Liabilities $4,000: assets not computed.
No H0re Free TranspsrtatiOn 90 the Ex-
posltl0n.
NEW YcRx. March n. The date UP to which
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-22
.B0Ian null Deprecates the Opposition to the
Payments or tire Fisheries Award.
neotI, nj GY,,. MeIikOT.

LONDON, Marsh 2l.-A dispatch received al
Bt Petersburg. from Tifiis. officially announce.
the DEATH from typhu- fever. OF Gen MeikoH
commander Of the Rii-sinn army in Asia Minor
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-22

The Princess Yturbide, daughter OF the ex-,
Emperor OF Mexiso while In Philadelphia. oc-
cupied apartments at the Coionnade Hotel, and
paid high compliments 10 its excellent manage
ment and quiet comfort
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-22
THE COURTS.
UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT.
NEW SUITS.

NEW SUITS.
.Myra Clark Gaines vs.. F. q. Carbaial ct
ais, claiming certain property.
Mrs. Eliza Davis vs. Charles Hodges, on
notes.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-22

Mics Herndon delivered the curse from De-
borah with such intensity In Mobile that tine
audience, after it had concluded. rose to their
feet In admiration Of the powerful fmpersona~
ton. see her tonight. and send your children
to the matinee.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-22
r,.rts,sxea from rirst rage.

fnR. ard the struggle has centred down TO
S VanSRap. Chester, Blower and Brown. After
u'Isary had accom- piisted 800 miles this morn
ing he took slight rest. While me american l
was Oh rhe track Brown and vaughan indAlgea
lii d series Of runni" spurts ~ snort intervals
and cut down tho Americans lead.
O,Leary still Ahead.
T,orpor. March 22.--Agrieultural Hall was
sarnmed last night with SPECTATORS to witness
fhe competition In the great .pedest Ian contest.
gihe excitement over the affair as IL goes on TO
Tia close Ia intense. The betting still favors the
American contestant, who seems to be as fresh
~ when he 1rst started.
All midnight the telegraph board announced
the following results: O'Leary. ga miles
Vaugf1an. SEQ; Brown 1888; Ide. 27s: Smith. 2s7 ;
Oorkey. 27e. ~,
At this hour the contestants. except Smith.
had retired for rest.
.JOhn null Deprecates the Opposition to the
Payments or the Fisheries Award.
LONDON. March 2l.-The Times editorially
deprecates Mr.. Blaines and NJ. Butler o opposl-
ton to the payment Of The @ madam tisbe les
awards, and hopes that these gentlemen Will not
be able TO get Congress to support them Ia
refusal 10 pay the award, which would stamp
the American policy W tn the double dlsoredit
of meanness and thickness
The Oldham strike and Lockout EnHea'
LONDON March 21.--The strike and lockout OF
Che Oldham wenvers has tef lnateu. the OPERA
tiveB having retur ed to work.
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DR.. B. A Pope has returned and will resume
his practice from this date
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-22
A Brutal OUTRAGE.

MONTREAL March "A respectable Easter
while making his wy TO the Bonaventure de
pot, by roughs who asked him the time of night
and on his telling them they set. upon him. !
time. OF night2" and any one looking at hi
watch to reply is supposed not to know the re
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-22
FIRST DISTRICT COURT.

Carrying concealed weapons VIM.
thorn, five days in the Parish Prison.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-11
GENTLE HINT.

In our style of climate, with its sud.
den changes of temperature,-rain, wind
and sunshine often intermingled in a
single day,-it is no wonder that our
children, trends and relatives are so fire.
quently taken from US by neglected colds,
half the deaths resulting directly from
this cause. A bottle of Boschce's Ger
man Syrup kept about your home for
immediate use will prevent serious sick
ness, a large DOCTORS bill, and perhaps
death, by the use of three or four doses.
For curing Consumption, Hemorrhages,
Pneumonia, Severe Coughs, Group or any
disease of the Throat or Lungs, its sue
cess is simply wonderful, as your drug
gist will tell you. German Syrup is
now sold in every town aud village on
thss continent. Sample bottles for trial,
10 cents; regular size, IS cents.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-11
LOCAL LACONICs.

Nothing has yet been received from
Washington relative to Dakota's next gov.
ernor.
The week Of prayer is being observed by
by evangelical organizations at the Copgre-
g%ational church.
The ice in the river is yet too weak for
teams and is liable to remain 80 if thi,
weather continues.
The quarterly report of the condition of
the First National bank appears in this issue.
1t is cheerful reading matter during these
times of financial uncertainty.
Frank Hefner boughttwenty-6ve hundred
bushels of wheat yesterday, which was ship.
ped this morning in six cars to variou, mil
lers in Illinois. Hefner ships all his wheat
purchases to Illinois millers.
Clothes line thieves have been operating
during the past few nights at the residences
Of Mrs. Todd, g.. A. Wetter and P. Cavalier.
They have succeeded in getting away with
considerable valuable property.
An interest ng civil suit was in progress
yesterday and to-day in Justice Beadle's
court. The parties to the $ it are Jerry
Arnotte vs.. Louis Violin and Adeline Violin.
John L. Taylor appeared for plaintiff and
Colonel G. c. Moody.
Albert Martin and Charles Morgan, yes
terday had an examination before Justice
Walton. at Gayville, charged upon the oath
ofRichard Hagln with the larceny Of a wood
rack and four bushels of corn. The evil
dence elected the fact that defendants took
the wood rack and sent word to the owner
that they had borrowed it, and they after
wards returned it. As to the corn, while
the evidence showed that Hagin had lost
corn there was nothing whatever to convict
defendants with the larceny of it, and they
were accordingly discharged.