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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-14

MAyoRArTY or NEW ORLEANS, !
City Hall, DeeeInber ~, 1878.
No. 479G Administration Series
Rcaoired. Tint the Administrator Of Water
works and Public buildings Is hereby author
ized to advertise, in the olficinI journal during
ten days. for senIed proposals for repairs to
the Hienville Boys School and the Robertson
Girls School houses, said work 10 be adju-
Dictated to the lowest bidder according to
specifications on file In the office Of the City
Surveyor. The city reserves the right To re-
ject any and all bids.
Adopted by the Council III tho city Of New
Orleans December 10, 1878.
Yeas- Behnn. Chevalley, Glynn, Houston.
TsaacsOn, Marks, Mealie.
/. W. PATTON, Mayor.
true copy.
ROET g. WoOp, Secretary.
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MAYoRAbTY or NEW ORLEANS. /
City Hall, December ~, 1878.
Js,s,,f,y -, H., u.

MAYoRAbTY or New ORLEANS. /
City Hail, December H. 1878.
No. 471f Administration Series
Rrediped, That tho sum Of $3.50 be and Is
hereby appropriated 10 the elnrk III the
United States Supreme Court for deposit In
bis hands 81 secure the payment Of the costs
Of appeal in the matter Of the Now Orleans,
Mobile and Texas Railroad Company VS. City
IT New Orleans, No, 1912 1T the docket of the
United States Circuit Court. and that tho Adj
mnlstrntor II Public Accounts warrant on
the Administrator Of Finance In payment Of
the same
Adopted by the Council Of the city of New
Orleans December ~, 1878.
Yeas Behan, Chevaley Glynn Houston
Isaacson, Marks, Meallie
i. w. PATTON. Mayor
A true copy:
I1AI.rL q M1,AI. Lnt.rynt
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q. WOOD. Secretary.

MAYoHAfTY or HEw ORLEANS, |
City Hall. December ~. 1878.
mo. 47Dl Administration SsriesI
An ordinance rcpenling ordinance No. 4754,
Administration Series.
Whereas, ordinance No. 475i, Admluistrn-
tion Series, seems to have been passed. by the
City Council without full and complete IN
derstandlng Of the extent to which II might
involve the city III New Orleans nor of the
purposes fDr which 1t might be used; and
Wherrns, the application If the terms of
said ordinance ~ the drainage tax could not
have been intended, us it would impose upon
the city ms u debt that which ought 10 form
10 phrt If It's obligations: therefore,
80 il ordained by the Mayor aud Admin
istratprs IN Common Council convened,
That to prevent all possible mis,Inder-
standing. ordinances No f7jl. Administration
Series, relative 10 tho withdrawal or the oppo-
sltion ~ tho city III New Orleans IN the matter
of the Mechanics and Agricultural Fair heso-
citation etc, be and Is hereby repealed. and
that the said opposition Of the city be on
forced.
Adopted by the Council " the city Of Now
Orleans DernHber ~. 1918
Yeas Eehati. GheVaIIey, Glynn, Houston,
IRaacson, Marks, NJ 6alIie.
/. w. PATTON. Mayor.
true copy:
HoEr g. WooD, Secretary.
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Reeds Gilt Fdgn Tonic Is IN unfailing remedy
for bilious aud malatial f'vera.
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trinsically would say that don't know. but
DO know that commercially its value Ia de-
stroyed.
Rep.--Then you think that If the fumigation
be persisted in 1t will put stop to the importa-
ton of frnit2
Mr.. G.-Without doubt.
Rep-And this, In turn, would put an on d to
the export OF cur productions to those islands?
Mr.. MISUNDERSTANDING.
Rep-We !, Mr.. Gomla. what do You think Of
the Hcti n III the Board Of Health on general
princlples2
Mr.. a.-Iu answer to that / will say that
regard he COPS rvaiion Of the public health
more ImpOI IHnt than any private business iu-
tere-t: and think the Board of Health ought
tn know NOR. on that point than myself. II II
be necessary to umignte these vesseis In order
10 save us from an epidemic. say let 1t be- done.
and while our trade would suffer by such action
we shall not consider that we have bt en- WrOnged
or made to ST. Her nnJusty, for wa would rather
lose the trade than put the public health in
jeopardy.
Rep.-Just one more question. Mr. Gomla;
are these fruit laden vessels subject to auaran-
tine in the Northern pprtsi
Mr. G.-No. sir; they have never been made
subject to such regulations in those ports. 50 far
MS my knowledge goes.
At this point the reporter, inter thanking M r.
Gomila took his departure. thinking that there
were more points than one to be cODsidered
before q final judgment could be rendered upon
The question. and that like most other matters
involving important issues. there were two
sides to the aue ston. advantages to be- consid-
cred as we'll disadvantages to be met and
overcome,
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MUNICIPAL MATTERS.
THE HARBoR IMPROVEMENTS.

II has been found that the fascine work
constructed in November last. at the head of
Montegut street, In the Third District &C
cording to the suggestions of The officers of
the United States Engineer Corps of the Hy-
geographic Commission. has resulted In the
deposit Of sediment, averaging fi@e fest lii TIT,
entire breadth of the river bed between the
evre and the crib work This is deemed
highly satisfactory by tho commission, and
the further encroachment of the river upon
the levee it Is believed will be arrested by the
work and the consequent accumulation Of
sand in front OF the caviDg shore.
THE COTTON EXCHANGE COMMITTEE
waited on tho Mayor yesterday morning to
confer with him upon the best method to OBJ
tain from Congress on appropriation to MAIN
tain the integrity OF our river harbor. The
Mayor suggested to the committee that a
meeting OF the Cotton Exchange be convoked
for Monday. next and that q petition be
drafted, setting forth the requirements and
necessities OF our harbor, and praying that
Congress shall give the subject due consider
alton, 1t is understood that the Cotton Ex-
change will meet on Monday, as suggested.
The photographic Commission have, we
understand, completed their report, which
will be forwarded to Washington immedi-
ntely.
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THE TOURO HOSPITAL.
The Basis of n Claim Being Laid-war
"Reminiscences.

On yesterday there was commenced before W
II. Seymour. notary public. an Investigation
which may deveope into an interesting portion
of the history of this city during Its occupancy
by the Federal forces and when q small stand
ing army was kept hero.
The investigation. If such II may be called, Is
being made. doubtless. to lay the foundation or
basis Of a claim for the value Of the Touro Hos
pital. located in the Third District, and which
was destroyed by fire during Its occupancy by
the Federal forces in 1865. a detachment OF the
Corps d'Afrdue being at that time quartered In
the building. In order that the history of the
property might ba clearly set forth. those hav-
ing the matter in charge have solicited. In the
way of dispositions. such information. from
those conversant with the facts. as would make
With this view Mr.. Henry Shepherd was call
cd up yesterday for his deposition. and fur
-, He, stated In substance that the late r. D.
house. II" continued Mr.. Shepherd, was his
Aims house consisted Of number of our most
prominent citizens. Iearly all of whom are now
dead. and among whom were Judge Eustis. DR.,
9. Rosel'us ant others. The sum bequeathed
by Mr. Judah Touro in his last will and trsta-
menf toT the H%5pos9 Sreng
donated two squares of ground in the Third
District OF This city as a site for the purpose
and a magnificent ed fee erected thereon.
the cost OF which was not less than 5000. 1t
the war commenced, requiring only some
finishing work and furniture. which Mr.. R D.
Shepherd had agreed to supply by notarial act.
donating $50 600 for the purpose. Unfortunate
ly the war came on and shortly afterwards this
city fell into the hands OF the United States
forces and the said building was forcibly taken
pc ssession of and occupied by United States
coored troops. and remained In their posses
sion till Its destruction by fire, thereby prevent.
ing the original design being carried into
effect.
Being absent from New Orleans at the time OF
the Ere and for several months afterwards. I
know nothing Of what occurred on he occasion.
do remember anything special that occurred
during the time Of Its occupancy"
The investigation will be resumed on Monday.
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BUSINESS MOTIFS.
Manufact urfnE Interests and Improve
| ments In Buffalo snd 4 lsewhere.
FAIRBANKS SCALES.

These scales are rapidly taking the lead OF
their competitors. Wherever they have been
tried they give entire satisfaction while the de-
mand for them Is steadily increasing. In this
city and vicinity they are becoming very poDu.
lar. as the following facts plainly show:
Messrs Fairbanks 4 Co. have Just completed
for the Niagara Elevator two OF their fifty-t0n
scales. with platforms each fifty three feet long
These scale are to replace two Howe's track
SCALES. which have been IN use at the elevator.
the largest and longest eyer built for an
elevator. and, as they are placed end to end,
they form continuous platform Of one hun
this Vicinity. 1essis. Fairbanks h Co have
New York and Philadelphia Railroad Company
for forty TN iron frame track Gale, which is to
replace Howes scale built for them few
years since. They have recently built for the
SeW York Central stock ya9s at East Bu
stock scale in the State. They have also lately
Buo ezer
ford Railroad Company. each with railroad
track and other seal. s. btsides numerous large
road scale Of the Howe manufacture at the
Grand Central depot in New York IL also about
to be replaced by one OF the Fairbanks iron
Many olher instances might be named going
to show h W generally The Fairbanks scales
are coming into use. but the above are snff
cient for the present., reporter Of the Com
nsercial visited the Niagara Elevator, for the
purpose of seeing the immense scales con
s,ructed for use there placed in position. He
was " II repaid for the tourney . They are Of
are rut in position with the greatest care. be-
ing laid in cement. and are SO nicely balanced
and adjusted that they indicate the slightest
change of weight The patent iron trame-a
new feature-upon which they rest. is Of itself
ruasterniace of workmanship. To say that
if is peculiarly constructed and skilIfuly de-
ct1,, b. weighed in five minutes.
A already stated. Urge numbers of the Fair
barks' scales are being disposed Of in this
any one locality. They are to be found 10 prac-
teal use in every State In the UEion as we'll as
in every civilized country on the face of the
regular use-is demonstrating them to be
among the best. if not the best scales offered in
any market.-LBuffalo Commercial Advertiser
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oil by the churning in cream and milk. In
th, s.op process 1e the animal OF takes them up
the true, butter odor and tate 1t can hardly
be called Artificial butte for 1t has all the con-
stttuenls OF the natural without waiting upon
nature to make the synthesis.
Seeking further light on the subject, the re-
porter called upon
DIR. chopin,
president of the Bard of Health-The doctor
stated that he had not IS yet Examined the
Pictured, rs It was said te BE-. fratn animal FIT
churned In cream and colo red with annntto he
and perfectly healthful, The co'oriDg matter
annatto he knew to be harmless and the
animal fats we al cat daily In our meats.
DIR. WARREN STONE
also had not examined It, but said he would do
so at an ear " day. He agreed with Or. Chopin
rs to the harmles-ness Of oleomargarine IL
made according to the published accounts.
DR. JOSEPH JONES
was also visited. We found him deeply i'm
gathered by him during his studious career
Adjoining hts study through an open door
could be seen retorts. allen bics. stills and rows
upon rows OF walled chemicals. telling Of
THE PROFESSORS LABORATORY.
After few words OF salutation the reporter
Doctor. l have called to- ask you whet her you
have analysed this new product called oleomar.
thought perhaps you might have Inspected It,
DIR. J.-No. SIR j. have not examined It us yet
but have studiee its manufacture and prop
critics.
Rep.-What do you think OF it2
Or. il can see no reason why 1t Ia not Just
as good as butter itself. Butter Ia composed of
fats which the system requires to keep up Its
combustion, and II this oil. expressed from fat
tissues Ia pure, 1t answers the purposes OF
nature just Ms well M butter. 60 far as the
animal economy is concerna piece tf bread
BUT pi he me s.r f'
uuired and that Ia what nature wants.
Rep.-But In the mi from which the butter
is made 10 we not get something more.
=, Dr. 1.-THE animal gives to Its milk part Of
the fat
FROM ITS TISSUES,
and In the ,,dder probably more is added This
Is the basis Of butter and what gives to IL it's nu-
triive qualities. This oleomarg rine has for
its basis these same fats. and think 1t ought to
be equally good IA our butter itself. II pre-.
pared 80 that IT would please the palate 1t ought
assur. you OF one thing, and that is that there
Ia. nothing In It, 80 fur as / know, that s not
wholesome and suited for Its consumption as
food
Rep:--Then you think. Doctor 1t may soon
come into general use
Dr. il cannot tell that, OF course, but II has
been used abroad considerably since Its intro
duction.
After leaving DR.. Jones the reporter made
furthe Ter Inquiries and learned that oleomarga-
rine is sol at more retail grocery stores that
any one has the least idea OF. 1t has b. on In
use here for some little time and 1t Ia MT i'm
probable that many Of US have enjoyed 1t whilst
smackiDg our lips over what we thought was
golden Goshen. Amongst the house wives its
advent has made quite stir. and some refuse
rid new tangled thing" Are we eating butter.
or III not, what2
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MISS CORINNe BOULIGNY.

We welcome again home the sweet singer OF
the South, the nightingale OF the Crescent
City, Miss Corinne Bouligny, just returned
from successful trip to the North. Private
letters and our exchanges have kept us posted
about her late trium pbs in Boston, New York
and Washington, in all OF which we have felt
elated as of fame belonging to New Orleans.
We trust that Miss Corinne will favor our
music-loving public with one of her delight
full concerts at an early date. She Is one of
ours, and we follow with much interest each
of her forward footsteps towards the goal Of
excellency and fame to which her native tai
ent so strenuously directs her
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-07
THE CARONDELET STREET RAILROAD.

Notwithstanding the liberality manifested
by the City Council, on two or more occasions,
in granting time to the owner OF the iron
rails on Carondelet street, betweeEe Eighth
street and Carrollton, it seems that the said
owner has not complied with his obligation to
replace the street In the condition In which il
cropped out that he had sold his right to the
rails to n third party, who removed them SUBJ
segut ntly. The street and bridges will be re-
paired by the city and the bill sent to the
owner Of the iron, and in case Of refusal OF pay
ment the city will sue for the recovery OF the
money extended
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CITY ECHOES.

VIM. Buckley was locked up In the Seventh
Station. charged with assault and battery.
Daniel Spelman was 10 Nked up the Sixth Pre-
cinct Station. charged with assault and battery
on Mrs Fred King.
Mary Cellas was locked I'D in the Central Sta
ton by ALL b. A. McDonogh. charged by J. J.
German with grand larceny.
Mary Burns was incarcerated in the Central
Station. charged with assauting and wound
ing John Donahue with a brick.
Sam Noble and Casa Manuel were landed in
Jail for distut bing the peace. Manuel is also
charged with carrying concealed weapons.
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HER FOOT.

Radient with light and love and grace.
As white as Cynthia'- snowy face,
Yet coIored wi b the tinge that fingers
Upon Aurora's ROSY fingers.
SO snone her naked foot.
I would now give up life and glory.
Erase my name from song or story.
II could ony kiss the brightness
OF that sweet foot's delightful Wilderness,
And give the world TO b. o!
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THE NEW Four PER CENT GOLD BoND.-In
another column it will be seen that the New Or
leans National Bank. 81 Camp street. Is author
lied by the Treasury Department to offer for
sale and receive SUBSCRIPTIONS for the per cent
funded loan Of the United States. in denomina-
tons of $50. 500. $500 and upwards. at par and
accrued infere.t in coin. Here rare chance is
offered parties having small amounts to invest.
as these bonds are not subject to taxation of
any kind. For further particulars we refer the
reader to the adve rtisement.
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J. R. Walker. removed to No. 154 Canal street.
Immense bargains at Danz gers tomorrow.

To THE LADIES -Onr lady readers must be
sure and read the card published this morning
by Messrs. Da. ziger, i Son. Their beautiful
inspecting their stock OF spring goods. which
cannot be surpassed. Their prices are moder-
ate. and they do not. like many places. keep Gus
toners waiting. Their clerks are proTerbial for
their politeness and attention to all visitors and
no one can ever make a complaint OF the prices
asked for goods at Danzigers'. for his principal
object is to sell cheap. thereby increasing his
salas
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Immense bargains at Danzlgers tomorrow.

No. IA Chartres street, q very beautiful bridal
fan. The design and exaeuti n Of which were
the work of Nine. Marie Bullock, which bears a
tiers of this kind. She l. associated wi b Nine.
mory. and We congratulate her upon having
seeur' the services OF such an accomplished
modiste.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-07
THE CUTOFF LEvEE.

Administrator McCaffrey having reported
to the Mayor that his investigation OF the
Cutoff levee, below Agiers, has satisfied him
that it is in dangerous condition, and that
small sum expended at this time will avert
probably n much larger expenditure in the
future his Honor has advised Mr. Mccartney
to Immediately begin the work OF repairing
the levee.
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Thieves.

attempted to effect an entrance into Mrs
Hendersons residence, corner of St. Andrew
and Chestnut streets. Her son fired five
shots at the thieves which forced them to
beat a hasty retreat.
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PERSONAL.

ence to another column. that Gov. Nichols has
appointed Mr.. A. Poincy as member Of the
Board of Flour Inspectors. Mr.. Poincy Ia
gentleman OF unlimited experience. and the ap-
pointment. we are satisfied. will give general
satisfaction,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-07
An Autopsy.

Dr. Beard. he'd a post mortem on the body OF
the colored child found in the vault and the
its death from hemorrhage of the umbilical cord,
through the negligence of the mother. Adeline
Thomas.
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Army and navy officers make their headQuar-
ters at the Colounade Hotel. Philadelphia So
do leading business men from sections, while
also offers uneauaed attractions.
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Let the ladies bear in mind that Nine Rosa
Reynoir has her grard opening on Monday,
Tuesday and Wednes day. She has never had
before such large and exquisite selection OF
fashions as now.
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Immense bargains at Danziger's tomorrow.

The English peerage contains one Smith,
fifteen Smiths, two Smyths and one Smythe,
besides five Smiths, as many Smyths and two
Smythes who bear courtesy titles.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-07

Moresoue building. the latest imnrov.d refrfe-
eratory and ice boxes. Also, Florida swamp
oedar chests
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Nine. Rosa Reynoir has her grand opening on
Monday, April g. aud continuing for two days
Her stock Is unusually large and well selected.
Let the ladies remember this.
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Immense bargains at Danziger's tomorrow
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this port to Europe.
Mr. A. J. GoMILA. OF GORDON GoMILA.
produce and commission merchants. was also in
terviewed, and after the reporter had fntrodu ed
the matter by referring to the action OF the
Board OF Health and The protest made by the
ruit dealers. Mr. Gom,la said: Before the war
New Orleans had a large trade with the Bay
and West India Islands, but subsequently and
in consequence of the war this trade was lost.
Dhia, and until recently they have succeeded in
holding to the business thus lost to us; but we
have of late been making strong efforts to re-
and the results OF our efforts have been very en-
comraging The vessels employed In the fruit
trade have afforded us an Opportunity to send
out cargoes of Southern and Western produce
cheaply, and we have taken advantage of this,
and by 50 doing have found that We could sue
ca Pete n N aGTx ana
lized the trade which was ours In ante-bellum
days. and which still naturally belongs to US"
the vessels engaged In the fruit trade-to send
out articles of Southern and Western produce
CHI apply, and we have In consequence established
an agency in Kingston, Jamaica whereby I'VE we
island
Reporter-If the fruit trade be cut of what
would be the effect upon your business; :.
M; Gonila-It would simply result In our
Withdrawal from the trade.
Mr.: .G.-Because having cargoes only, one
way the expens- OF transportation would De so
heavily increased as to make the business I'M
RenTien ,,hv the continuance Of the course
pursued by the health authorities the fruit
trade with the Bay Islands be stopped, the loss
OF our EXPORT trade to those Islands WILL follow
as peeessary consequence?
R.p.-W. ii. do YOU think that fumigation
re lily Injuries the fruit?
Mr.. G.-Intrinsicaliy?
III. a.-Wen. as to the injury to the fruit in