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The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-13
THE CITY INSANE ASYLUM.

For long, long while it has been an appar-
ent fact that the humane efforts Of the city
to care for the insane persons cast upon its
charity have been most unavailing. More
than once the treatment of these unfOrtunates
has been the subject of indignant denuncia-
tion, and this denunciaton has as repeatedly
met with explanation and expostulatiOn
from those entrusted with the care of them.
The accusers and the accused have been, SO
far as we have been able to discover, equally
honest, sincere and humane, and the only re-
suit of the repeated ventilations Of the man
agement Of the City Insane Asylum has been
the creation OF a common conviction that the
city could not and ought not to assume the
burden of sustaining such an institution.
Knowing these facts, we were prepared to
indOrse resolution passed by the Council,
some days ago. transferring the care of these
unfortunates, at stipulated price, to the Sis
ters Of the Louisiana Retreat.
We regret to see, however, that one John
Baehr has instituted suit, enjoining the
Council from making the transfer Of the in
mates Of the City Insane Asylum to the care
of the Sisters of the Louisiana Retreat. We
have made careful inquiries as to who Mr..
John Baehr is, and what Immediate and per-
sonal interest he has in instituting such q
proceeding. All we have been able to learn is
that Mr.. John Baehr was elected Sixth J Justice
of the Peace on the Democratic ticket, and
that the patronage Of the City Insane Asylum
belongs to the Department of Waterworks
and Public Buildings, of which Mr.. Chevally
is Administrator elect.
We do not propose to disparage, or, in any
manner, to prejudice these gentlemen
before the public. We only know that
the poor Wrotofos whe ere concerned
have not been cared for as they
should have been, and for causes which
imply no blame to the city authorities who
have heretofore had charge of them. This fact
has been recognized by the City Council, and
this, we assume, was the reason Of the reso-
luton transferring them to the Louisi-
ana Retreat. We also know that, in
that institution, they will be cared
for tenderly and humanely. We merely
wish to say that considerations Of patronage
and perquisites in office cannot be permitted
to intrude upon questions like this. The care
of these people is a matter of humanity and
Christian charity and to speculate upon their
miseries or to make them the objects of per-
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-13

Full and official figures from fifty-four
parishes In the State make the vote for State
Treasurer as follows: for E. A. Burke, Demo-
crat, 76,O26; for Gardner, National, 32588; q
majority for Burke OF 1888. The total vote
of the State for treasurer will not be over 120,-
600; the vote for Congress will probably
be some 5000 greater than this. The highest
vote cast, that for parochial offices, will
amount to about $4,000, a decrease Of
5000 from the vote Of 1876. The heaviest
falling of in votes has been in New Orleans,
which shows decrease of Is per cent, and in
Baton Rouge, Iberia, Lafourche and other
parishes where the yellow fever has prevailed,
preventing registration and interfering with
the election. In Baton Rouge, Ascension and
Lafourche the loss In votes is fully so per
cent; in Pointe Coupee it is 40 per cent, while
in Assumption, Terrebonne and Plaquemines
the loss in votes is considerable. It is a Gu
rious circumstance that those very parishes in
which the vote is the lightest the Republi-
cans have gained most. All the parishes re-
turned as having fallen off In votes having
been carried by the Republicans except Or
leans. The largest vote cast was in Ouachita,
Calcasieu, Franklin and Bienville. and here
the Dem mocrats have been most successful, in
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-13

Dave Young, once the colored dictator Of
Concordia, who ruled that parish through
the Republican party from reconstruction to
this year, has finally been retired perman-
entity from political life and drowned under
the Democratic tidal wave that has just
swept over North Louisiana. Young was the
political and religious head and chief of the
negroes Of Concordta, and had long ruled
them with an iron rod, dividing the Offices of
the parish among his special friends and his
own family. In a card published in the
Natchez Democrat last week, Young grace
fully retires from political life. He received,
he declares, a majority Of over 600 votes In
the parish and was therefore elected repre-
sentative, but he will not enter any contest
for his seat in the Legislature because that
body will be Democratic. Thus dies, politi-
cally, q man who controlled so thoroughly
some 5000 negro votes that, although well
known to be an embezzler Of the public school
funds, none of the Republican officials Of this
State dared to prosecute him for his embez-
element. They knew his powers and feared
him
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-13
THE BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS.

Mr.. W. W. COrcoran, the great Washington
philanthropist, has presented to the State of
Louisiana O. painting Of the battle of New
Orleans by the celebrated French artist,
Sami. This magnificent work of art cost
$4,000, and is q noble present to the State,
designed to ornament our State Capitol and
to commemorate one of the great events in
the history of our State.
Mr.. Corcoran telegraphs Senator Eustis
that the magnificent painting has been for
warded to New Orleans, and requests him
to make formal presentation Of it to the
State. The Governor has been notified Of
the shipment of this noble piece Of art and
contribution to our State, and, we are in
formed there will be, on the occasion of the
presentation, a general turnout of the State
militia, and that Gov. Nichols will receive
the picture on behalf Of the State.
Mr.. Corcoran is one of the phlanthropsts
of the age, if not the greatest of them. He
has presented the State of Virginia with a
painting of the surrender Of the British at
Yorktown, by the same ilIustrious artist who
painted the battle of New Orleans; and his
munifcent art donations to the City Of WASH
ington are Of national renown. But this great
and good old man is not famous only because
of his contributions to the adornment Of
Washington. He has higher claim to our
affection and regard. In Washington he has
established the Louise Home. This is q
home and refuge for widow ladies in reduced
circumstances, and in its hospitable walls
many ladies Of the first families of the South
have found an asylum and a happy home.
This institution was named by Mr.. Corcoran in
honor Of his daughter, Mrs. Eustis, the ac-
complished wife of Mr.. George Eustis, the
brother Of our present Senator, and who
was a member of Congress from this State
before the war.
Mr.. Cocoran is one Of the great philanthro-
pists Of the age. He is a man of vast wealth.
but he belongs to that class of rich men who
regard their wealth as q sacred trust from
God, to be used in the interest of mankind.
In Washington and, in fact wherever he is
known, he is honored and beloved by all
classes of the people, and when the old gen.
tleman rides along the avenues Of the capital
city, all men lift their hats in honor of a great
philanthropist. His present to the State
of Louisiana is q munificent one, and
on the occasion of its presentation we are
sure there will be a general turnout Of our
DeODle.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-13
DIR. BENNETT DOWLER.

DR.. Bennett Dowler who died In this city
on the eleventh of November, was an eminent
savant and scientist. Thirty years ago he
| attracted the attention Of the distinguished
scholars and scientific societies Of Europe
| by his able contributions on medical and
| scientific subjects. Of several Of these socie-
| ties he was an honorary member, notably of
| that of which the King of Denmark is the
president; the exact title of which we have
forgotten, but which included the leading
scientists and antiquarians Of the old and
new world, and from which has emanated
some Of the ablest contributions on anti
quarian and scientific discoveries and sub
jects. DR.. Dowler acquired much reputation
in Europe for his papers on various ques-
tions, relating to brain and nervous organiza-
ton, sensation, ETC. These papers drew from
that eminent physiologist DR.. Hall, of Eng
land, the highest tribute of commendation
and Endorsement.
Dr. Dowler devoted forty years Of his resi-
dence in this city to the study of the yellow
fever. His collections of facts and documents,
his thorough research into every aspect,
relation and incident of the epidemics of the
last century, and his logical assortment and
compilation Of the same, which he has care
fully preserved, will embrace a. complete
library on this subject, and we trust some
effort will be made to render the information
they contain available in the prosecution of
the inquiries now being made into this SUBJ
ject. Many of his best papers on yellow
fever and sanitary questions were produced
in the New Orleans Medical Journal, OF which
he was editor about twenty five years ago.
Dr. Dowler was a native Of Clarksburg,
West Virginia. The first direction Of his
mind and study was towards theological
questions, and we believe that he once entered
upon ministerial functions, but soon aban-
doned them and for the remainder of his life
was g. student of scientific subjects, with
drawing in great measure from the practice
of the medical profession, which he had
adopted, and passing the greater portion of
his long life in his little study with his books,
his specimens, analyses, and the arrangement
of the manuscripts which embody the reflec-
tions and conclusions Of his vast research
and labor for the last half century. AS a |
writer DR.. Dowler had no superior In the
South in the vigor and lucid felicity Of his
STYLE Though g keen logiclan and meta
physician, he was entirely free from that
technology and pedantry which |
place so many valuble medical and scientific
contributions beyond the comprehension Of
the general and popular intelligence.
DR.. Dowler had reached his eighty-third |
year. He leaves single descendant, the wife
Of our respected fellow-citizen, Henry J. Vose.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-13

Sir Patrick McDougall, Acting Governor
General of Canada, has some notions of pro-
priety and common decency sadly out OF
place at the present time. He objects to the
dance known as the ''Boston," and lately in
terfered to prevent some of his guests from
continuing what he considered an indecent
mode of enjoyment. OF course fashionable
society in Quebec is highly indignant that its
privileges should have thus been curtailed.
The old soldier, however, seems to have the
best of it. He cannot check the present ex-
citement, but he pretty etfectually stopped
the dance at all events.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-13

There was some difficulty in voting at the
polls at Washington, in the parish Of st.
Landry. Such crowd Of negroes gathered
there that they seriously interfered with their
own voting, and many OF them were pre-
vented from depositing their ballots at all.
Whereupon the negroes crossed over to the
opposite side OF the street and established an
additional and irregular poll there in bar
room. Here every negro hummer and tramp
In the ward struggled up and deposited his
ballot, regardless Of age, registration papers
or right to vote. After it was all over, a
cigar fhu1 filed ~ith Republican tickets were
carried to the sheriff Of the parish, with the
request that these votes be counted, a request
which, it is needless to say, was peremptorily
refused. The genuine ballot box gave the
Republicans a large majority, as large as
they usually get in Washington, SO that there
was really no cause for them to complain.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-13

Our esteemed contemporary, the Baton
Rouge Advocate. is wild with elatOn over the
siip-up of the New Orleans 'fshOrt hairs" on
the capital question, and in this connection
considerably observes: eve pHy the DEM
oCRAT on its dire distress over this unfortun-
ate event." etc. Let us mildly caution our
friend that he is squandering his ts rather
early; he may need them later on to make
out such words as ''tears" and "tribulation"
Too much tea ncineth ye editor to gush.
OF course the capital will never get to
Baton Rouge on the vote polled at the recent
election, at least, except through the Supreme
Court and the probability is that that tribu-
nal will hold that the only votes cast upon
this question that we're in proper form, and
which, therefore, can be legally counted, were
such as were indorsed either 'for the first
proposed amendment" Or ''against the first
proposed amendment" Such as bore the sim
pie legend, ''for State capital, Baton Rouge"
will be declared null and void and Of no ef-
feet, and then will our genial friend remember
our caution in regard to too much tea.
In all kindness we commend to the AdUO-
cate the careful perusal Of act No. 73 of 1878.
We are satisfied it will agree with us that this
act simply proposed an amendment to article
131 Of the constitution Of 1861 and did not at
all submit the question as between Baton
Rouge and New Orleans at the recent cleo
ton, as we ourselves had enormously sup
posed. IF the amendment is carried, then the
people will be called on at the next election to
choose between New Orleans and Baton
Rouge. But we are disposed to believe
that very few votes have been cast "for
the amendment" though q great many
were cast "for Baton Rouge" We modestly
submit that there is a very appreciable differ
ence between Baton Rouge and an amend
ment. For example, a man may go to Baton
Rouge and yet have no idea Or intention of
going to amend. Yet we believe there is an
institution up there established for the very
purpose Of inducing amendment. Console
yourself with that, kind friend, for the pres
eut at least, and in the meantime go in with
us heart and soul for a constitutional conven-
ton. That will settle the matter in way to
suit all parties, and if Baton Rouge is made
the State capital We shall not say a word.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-13
BODLEY BROTHERS

three and four mule Cane Carts, Ok Carts, Log
Wheels, Cotton Wagons. Bagasse Carts, Farm
Carts, Rice Carts, Small Carts of every SIZE four
and six seat Family Wagons, Spring Wagons
for delivering goods, spokes. Felloes. Shafts,
Hounds, Wagon Material. Axle Grease, Cart
Boxes. etc. We especially call attention to our
full-sized swedged and hardened Axles, Chilled
Boxes and extra ironing OF all our Carts and
Wagons. Manufactured in our own factories at
Wheeling. W. Va, from the best material and by
skilled mechanics, We can give reliable
guarantee. meet any competition and supply
EBepot-A25 and l29 Common street,
2es II ADJ
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-13

Gen. Joseph E. Johnston has been elected to
Congress from the Richmond District by a
majority OF 1915. The DEMOCRAT nominates
him for the position of chairman Of the House
Military Committee, vacated by the refusal
of the peoplesto return the Bounding Banning.
His thorough knowledge of military affairs
and army needs makes Gen Johnston the very
best man for the craftsmanship. 1t is under
stood that his appointment would give great
satisfaction to Gems. Sherman, SchOfield and
other prominent officers.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-13

Lord Beaconstield's triumph over his enc
mics seems to be complete. Shortly after his
return from Berlin, his foreign policy was
sharply criticised by the opposltlon' ahu WIZ
good cause. The treaty there maze apk'esle"
to be rope of sand. No sooner had the AIN
hassadors retired from the German caplcal'
than signs Of war began to appear in various
quarters, The treaty, Justly considered considered
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-13

To many causes have been ascribed the
mixed results In New York city. The defeat
OF Tammany has been claimed for Tilden,
Conkling, the money ring, the people; but
the country is at last better informed. Mr.
Dennis Kearney Is the true hero of the anti
Tammany fight. He says that his henchmen
In New York were instructed to vote against
Kelly; hence his defeat. This settles the
vpyed question,
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-13

Bruce still fingers on in the Senate, but the
next House Of Representatives will not con-
tain single representative of the African
race. The latest kilograms tell us that
OHara, candidate for Congress in the Second
District, North Carolina, the only negro who
had g ghost of chance of being elected, has
been defeated and retired to private life. If
the North insists upon colored Representa-
tiyes in Congress it will have to elect them
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-13

It seems to be certain that Daggett. Eepub-
lican, Is elected from Nevada, result secured
by liberal use of money This makes the
next Congress stand, on a call of the States,
Democratic 19 Republican 18. California is
to vote peAt September. The present delega-
ton from the State is divided. 1t may be as
su.ned that the congressional contest In that
State will be the most active and earnest
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The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-13

The President was excited yesterday over
the fact that no Republicans were elected this
time down South. He thinks it rather strange
that he was counted in In 1876 and Wells and
Anderson were counted out this year. The
explanation is plain. Wells and Anderson
didn't do the counting this time. Those sue
eessful Republican counters have been per-
manently retired from that line of business.
Hence the DnmOCratiC sweep.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-13

The President didn't find that old Wing
party around the ballot boxes on election
day, and has gone back on the 'policy," as a
consequences From this time forth he Is
stalwart But it Is too late.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-13

creasing their maiorities in most of these
parishes over 1876. A careful analysis OF the
vote will show that light vote means Re-
publican gains and successes; a heavy vote,
Democratic triumphs and victories.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-13

sonal aggrandizement is thing 80 mean and
brutal that it cannot be tolerated in g. civil
lied community. There may be justifica
tion for this injunction, but the public must
know what it iG
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-13

The Cabinet spent several hours yesterday
In discussing the cause Of the Republican
defeat In the South. The members do not
seem to have reached proper conclusion.
Everybody else knows that it didn't get votes
nnpurh
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-13

And now Butler comes forward and tells
correspondent OF the Herald that he is salts
fled with the result in Massachusetts. The
satisfaction of the country is, therefore, unan-
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-13

That tidal wave seems to have been en-
quilted by the Ohio and Potomac rivers. Lit
didn't cross on it's due northern course.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-13
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Indiana Is the banner State north OF the
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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1878-11-18
True to the core-The apple-worm.

True to the core-The apple-worm.
The most notorious girl of the period
En- Bezzle.
He that runs may read-a great many
things concerning his character, espec-
tally if he runs for Office.
A woman was offered $1,000 if she
would remain silent for two hours. At
the end of fifteen minutes she asked,
"Isn't the time nearly up?' She lost.
All hair-pins look alike to men, but
let wife 60 off on visit for a month,
and come home and find hair.pin near
the door. and she can't wait minute to
grow red in the face.
The gang of burglars who work for
seven straight hours to hammer safe to
pieces to secure fourteen cents, know
how country minister feels next day
after donation visit.
The man who kant talk with yu 10
minnitts on an ordinary blzzness subjekt
without expressing CRATE anxiety about
the welfare ov yure soul, wants the
klussest kind of watching.
A Waterbury woman who weighed
something over three hundred pounds
got some anti-fat and took double doses
of it, until the first thing she knew her
skin was so loose that her nose hung off
the end of her chin and her eyes were at
each corner of her mouth.
/
"Why," asks beautiful young lady,
"why is it that nature never intended
hair to grow on woman's face ?' Why,
you dear, silly goose, it's because nature
wanted to give the manufacturer Of
rouge, cosmetics and lilly white chance
to make living.
A lady at Binghamton, while looking
over her husbands old clothes recently
discovered letter which she had given
him to post eleven years ago. The letter
was addressed to a lady friend. and it'
non.arrival was the cause of an enstrange
ment between the two families ever since
And yet girls continue to get married.
During a dense fog a Mississippi
steamboat took landing. A traveller
anxious to 60 ahead, came to the unper
turbed manager and asked why they
stopped. "Too much fog; can't see tn,
river" "But you can see the stars over
head" "Yes," replied the urbane pilot
"but unless the biler busts We ain
going that way" The passenger wen
to bed.
A clergyman and one of his elderl,
parishioners were walking home iron
church one frosty day, when the oil
gentleman slipped and fell on his back
The minister, looking at him moment
and being assured that he was not hurt
said to him, "Friend, sinners stand O.
slippery places" The old gentlema
looking up as if to assure himself of tn
fact, said, Il see they do; but | can't.
"Did you ever see any spirits there
or anything you regarded as spirits 7?
asked the presiding justice. "Why, ye
Il don't know but have" was the rt
ply of the witness. "Do you know whs
kind of spirits 2" "Yes." "How d
you know?" 81 kinder smelt it.
well, now" said the judge, straighter
ing himself for the convicting answer
which he supposed would be given, "wi
you please tell me what kind of splri
it was q Spirits o turpentinel" A
soon as the rOars of laughter that resul
!. ed had subsided, the witness was at one
discharged. the opinion being that b
testimony was not to the point.