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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-29
A MUSEUM OF CRIME.

Yesterday O reporter of the DEMOCRAT in
spected, under the guidance of Mr.. Peter
Cooley, the property clerk at the FIRST Precinct
Station, his museum Of weapons taken from
prisoners incarcerated In Jail. From ponder
GUS butcher knives to the more delicate sti-
letto, every variety is represented. The huge
knife that Morris, who killed his mistress,
used, rusty with the blood Of his victim, is
there, and another that Labatut initiated his
example with. Pistols Of all makes and sizes
crowd the armoir. The old cavalry pistol OF
the service, the giided Tranter and the ivory
handled Colt lie side by side, each Of which
has history connected with 1t that either has
or will be written III the records of our courts.
TO the care of Mr.. Cooley not only 90 the
weapons Of arrested parties, but every species
Of property taken from pilferers and thieves.
In one corner Of the room barrel Of whisky
rested sedately, crowned with some sugar
cured hams, whilst around 1t laid barri-
Gade Of daggers aud dirk knives. Old Curiosi-
ty Shop could not display such collection Of
deadly weapons. SluHg shots, iimmies, clubs,
bludgeOns and skeleton keys were In profus-
Ion, and there was hardly an implement
known to the burglar that was not to be found
there.
The property clerks room is well worthy q
visit, and those who have all appreciation for
what Is horrible will find an ample oppor-
tunity there TO satisfy their appetites.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-29
The Democrat ana nonopolies.


Under the above caption the weekly edition
of the Delta takes the DEMOCRAT to task in
regard to it's articles on the Louisiana Lot
terry, when, in fact, the most gigantic and
clearest swindle monopoly in the State is the
clearer case of sour grapes was never seen.
1t is well known how the DEMOCRAT OBJ; aimed
the Stnte printing this year, and further
known that the DEMOCRAT would not bid less
than it could afford to do it for, II we recol-
lect Alright, the bid OF the DEMOCRAT was
higher than the bids of the other city papers,
and it was still awarded to its proprietors by
the Printing Board. This action was at
least one in which officials and the people
growls Of discomfort from the remaining city
papers Of New Orleans, the entire State is
well satisfied. Now, the truth is, in regard to
the State outside of the city, that the people
would prefer paying double to the DEMOCRAT
than for the other papers to have it for moth
ing
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-29
A TESTIMONIAL.

Something little out Of the usual line Of
'enrolIDg" occurred yesterday In the room Of
the House enrolling clerks, where, when the
Chief Enrolling Clerk, Mr.. Chas. McMurdo
appeared in the morning, he was instantly
"collared" by two of the heaviest of his clerks,
who marched him to his desk where they I'M
covered and exposed to his gaze o handsome
silver service, comprising pitcher, goblets,
bowl and salver, appropriately engraved, with
q chaste and elegant toilet set Of three pieces,
setin gold lined castor.
Surrounding their chief clerk, the enrolling
clerks. through their spokesman, informed
their chief that the service WAS rendered him
as mark Of their esteem, which SO surprised
Mae" he thinking it purchased for some OF
the State officials, that he came near falling
over chair.
The episode was witnessed by ex-Governors
Straw and Marcy, Of New Hampshire, who
happened to be In the room with others, and
later Governor Nichols Secretary of State
Strong and other officials were called In to
inspect the service and examine the gold lin
ing Of the goblets after Mac had filled them
with Krug, which he provided instanter.
The occasion was most pleasant, and all
present agreed that the present was well
lnerited.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-29
ADJUSTMENTS.
MACBETH.

The performance tonight at the st. Charles
Theatre will be doubly attractive. The en-
tertainment Is given for the purpose Of rails
ing funds to equip the German Regiment,
which insures brilliant audience; and
Shakespeare's great tragedy is to be pre-
sented with the prospects Of very fair in
depreciation, inasmuch as the male characters
are intrusted to some OF our best amateurs,
including Messrs. Braughn, O'Neil, Wilson,
stumpf. The appearance Of Miss Elizabeth
Won Stamwitz as Lndy Macbeth is certain to
excite curiosity, and Judging from what this
lady has already accomplished in English
we anticipate good presentation Of tho diff
cult character. Good seats are already few
at the st. Charles.
THE CARPET-BAGaERs.
The play Of Prof Ganter, entitled the "Car-
et-Baggers," will be presented for the first
time on any stage on Sunday next, at the St
Charles Theatre.
AGNES HERNDON.
The sale Of tickets continues to be excellent
for the complimentary entertainment to NJ ISIS
Herndon, which takes place on Saturday
evening next, at the Varieties Theatre The
elite Of our city will be present to applaud
the distinguished reader, who will appear in
some of her finest dramatic pictures and
readings.
ACADEMY OF MUSIC.
The Colville Folly Company every night
this week and at the Saturday matinee.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-29
STATE TREASURES.
These Hidden In 1879, but Now 10 Form
Fart Of the states History.

These Hidden I'm 1879, but Now 10 Form
Part Of the states History.
lin n day or two Gov. McEnery will deliver
30 Secretary Of State Strong couple of large
trunks, filled, not with clothing or sweet
things, but with something that has already
Horned an important epoch in the history OF
the State, and that may in the future
Asvelop still more interesting facts in con-
Mection with the election of 1879.
In short, the trunks referred to are filled
with the election returns of 1879, these docu-
meIits having been the rounds both by river
and rail- since their compilation. Possession
0f them was obtained in some mysterious
manner, as many Of the DEMOCRAT readers
will remember, and although sought for by Kel-
lOgg In every conceivable manner by search
ing private residences, by sending detectives
into the country, by searching the rooms of
LOuisianians in Washington and by other
means, they failed to see the light, and not
until within the last few weeks
was then appraised Of the fact and made up
his mind as above stated to turn them over to
The State. When questioned yesterday as to
the various points at which these documents
might have been found, he remarked that
they might have been found either at Monroe
or Washington.
He remembered, too, how Kellogg had sent
the detectives to Monroe to dig them out, and
how his house therewa Swallowed, then how
gone to Monroe in large trunks, and told him
t0 obtain possession Of them IL possible;
s1kut," said the Governor, with sly wink,
they didn't get them even after all that, aud
now that the case In this State is settled,
shall give them to their proper custodian"
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-29
PREMIUM FOR PROMPT PAYMENTS.

AS we happened to pass before the Office Of
Major f. A. Burke last evening we dropped in
TO See how the per cent discount had worked
In the First District. The Major reports that
the effect has been surprising and that he has
collected during the day something approx
mating $4,000. The Office was a blaze of
Light, and the clerks, supplemented by an ad-
midnight. In order to accomm odate the me-
chanics and people who have no spare time to
walt during the day, the Major will keep his
office open until p. M, as he has announced,
and much later IL necessary.
4 The collections at Capt. Bouny's Office In
Inc Second District, and at Major Bonds, in
the Fourth District, were also very satisfac-
tory, though we could not ascertain the exact
amounts
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-29

Gustave Spain yesterday appeared before
Judge Smith on the charge Of having entered
Mr.. T. +. Ingraham 8 house in the night time
when this negro was discovered by Mr.. In
graham, he fired three shots at him, two of
which took effect woundiDg him in each hand.
The negro when he appeared in court yes
terday, was suffering such extreme agony
was almost impossible for him to keep quiet
during the trial. Court officer clerk, attorney
and witnesses were forced to keep consider
able distance from the prisoner, owing to the
odor produced from the wound which had
evidently been most sadly neglected.
The hand, unless properly attended to and
as speedily as possible, will have to be ampu-
tated. The accused was examined in regard
to the charge, and after the testimony had
been taken he was sent before the First Dis
trict Court under $500 bonds. AS he was I'M
able to give bonds he was remanded to the
Parish Prison.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-29
THE NEW ORLEANS DEMOCRAT, FRIDAY MARCH 20, 1873

manifested great anxiety regarding the Pres
ident's proposed message, and have brought
influence to bear upon him to induce him to
withhold it until late IL, the session, that q
bill could be passed disposing OF the Geneva
award. This would necessitate payment OF
the fishery award out of money in the treas
ury. Whatever may have been the Presi-
dents intention month ago, it is quite GER
tain now that message will be sent to Con-
gress at no very distant day asking that the
award be paid, It is reasonably certain that
this may well be fatal to claimants OF the I'M,
expended balance of the Geneva award, and
that the fishery award Of five and half mil
lions will be paid out of the eight and half
millions Of the Geneva award now held in
trust, instead of appropriating money neces-
sary to pay the fishery award out Of the treas
ury A very large number OF the members
of the House Of Representatives favor paying
the money from the Geneva award, and it is
believed by some of the most prominent that
q proposition to this effect will pass the House
by good majority. 1t is expected the House
Judiciary Committee will dispose OF the
Geneva award bill at their meeting to-mor-
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-29
THE PAPAL ELECTION.
The secret Proceedings Carried ON In the
COnrlnYe Of Cardinals.

The London Tablet produces from the Ger
mania an apparently authentic account of the
proceedings Of the recent conclave, from
which it would appear that the details re-
ceived in this country by telegraph were
largely incorrect. Cardinal Pecci led all other
candidates so decidedly from the very begin
ming that he alone could be said to have
party. At the first ballot, on Tuesday morn
ing, February 49,, he had 10 votes, Cardinal
Biio s, Cardinal Franchi 5, and Cardinal
Panebianco q the rest OF the 60 were scat
tered This scrutiny was cancelled, on ac-
count Of O slight informality. AT the second,
held on the afternoon OF the same day. Cardi-
nal Pecci's vote was 26, and he gained more
by accession 1t will be remembered that
at the conclusion of a scrutiny" il no one
has received two-thirds second ballot is
taken, when each cardinal has right to
change his vote by "acceding' to any Of the
other names proposed, but new candidates
must not be introduced at this stage of the
proceedings, and those who do not wish to
change their ballot vote blank. In the voting
Of Tuesday evening, then, the figures were as
f,ll
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-29
CAPITOL NOTES.

The militia bill was the only bill in the
hands of the Chief Enrolling Gle rk of the
House yesterday. All Of the others, inelud-
ing bills numbered 10 (the Moffett register 1,
Der, eleven, having been delivered to the
Clerk of the House yesterday, who suisse
quently obtained the signature to each of the
Speaker Of the House and Lieutenant Cover
nor, and later IN the evening they were taken
10 o'clock last night. The apportionment bill
and the various joint resolutions will be
signed by the Governor, after which he will
examine the other bills.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-29
THIRD DISTRICT COURT.

Ryan d Geary vs. John r. G. Pitkin and
Jack Wharton ct ais.
Petitioners represent that they were ille-
gally dispossessed of 1900 pine logs seized by
j. j. Gainey, United States marshals deputy
in Calcasieu parish, in June, 1877. They had
acquired them by 81 bona tide purchase. They
pray that judgment Of $4,000 damages be
uttered against the said Marshal J. r. G..
Pitkin and Jack Wharton, acting respectively
in their said official capacities, their sureties
and j. }. tiainey, deputy marshal.
Jasper Bernine VS.. Mary Hines, his wife,
Judgment for plaintiff, decreeing separation
from bed and board.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-29
Yesterdays TEMPERATURE.

The temperature here at AS .. m. yester-
day indicat 81 degrees. The signal service
Geographic reports from other points. and
dated at the same time, give the temperature
as follows:
Cairo AZ, Cincinnati At. Davenport 49, Du-
buque 46, Galveston IA. Indianola n, Keokuk
A., Lacrosse 81, Leavenworth So, louisville
~, Memphis 5s Nashville 81, Omaha 46, Pitts
burg b, Shreveport IS st. Louis 43, ST. Paul
~, Vicksburg rs. Yankton ID. IT, 43, Augusta
81, Corscana u, Key West 80, Mobile so, Mont
gomery rs, Savannah 78.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-29
A CLINCHER

There came up case before certain court
here, In which a husband sought for divorce
from his better half on the plea of drunken
ness. The Judge, after hearing much evidence
pro and con, did not seem much inclined to
pronounce for either side, when a witness
came forward with a cIincher: 81 passed. !"
O'Clock in the morning some time ago. and
saw the defendant dstride the fence making
all sorts OF gestures and contortions and yeli-
ing like twenty cats. She seemed very much
axhilarated." He proved 1t, and the Judge
SAID nstdnter, Judgment for plaintiff
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-29
THE PREMIUM BOND PLAN.

Referring to the communication OF "Tax-
payer" published In the DEMOCRAT yester-
day morning, our city officials say that they
do not understand what he means by saying
that the premium bond plan was never pro-
nhulgated, as required by the city charter
The premium bond act they say, was piece
VI State legislation, and was duly promul-
rated as n State law
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-29
THE CARR CASE.

AT o'clock last evening Judge Whitaker
took up the second Of the cases against Mr..
M. Carr. The second information charges
that be uttered as true bill of lading for 400
bales Of cotton. The case Is the same as that
before published, and The testimony similar
TIN ~ q late hour six Jurors A1aly were impan-
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-29
THE CONCERT OF MRS. SAMUEL.

The concert given last night at Grunewald
Hall by Mrs. L. Samuel was well attended
The compositions selected by the distinguished
artistic, from Thalberg Chopin, Meyerbeer,
etc, were admirably rendered and elected the
frequent applause Of the audience. The we'll
known amateurs who kindly volunteered
their assistance to Mrs. Samuel did not dis
appoint the expectations OF their admirers,
and contributed not little to the charms OF
the entertainment.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-29
RAILROAD PERSONALS.

The following may be mentioned as among
bile fast line: F. A. Cosgrove. New York: T.
Clapp and wife, Jacksonville; Mrs. II. Thorn as,
Baltimore; Mrs. H. 3. Humphries. Miss swim
Caron. Chicago; E. A. Phelps, Cedar Keys: H.
subett. Richmond; Mrs. M. B. Jones, Indiana
polls; E. G. St. Mari. wife and child. Europe. via
New York; Mrs. e. 3. Rowland Washington
Geo. G. Carson and wife, Philadelphia.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-29
severely Injured.

At about o'clock lastevening man AIMED
Matt Moore, while running to board one of
the cars Of the st. Charles street line near
Felicity Road, accidentally stumbled, and,
falling, injured himself. He was taken to the
station and from there to his residence cor
ner Of Bellecastle and Tehoupitoulas streets.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-29
FIFTH DISTRICT COURT.

City OF New Orleans VS.. Crescent City Rail-
road Company.
Petitioner prays that defendant, through
Hugh Kennedy, Esq, president of the road,
be ordered to reimburse to her the sum Of
s1691 20, expended by said city to repair the
streets and crossings along the lines of the
its contract, neglected to put in good order in
November and December 1877, and January,
1919
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-29
THE HALIFAX AWARD.
The President VIII Favor It's Payment
i'm Special Message to Congress.
Ist. Louis Republican,

tSt Louis Republican,
New YORK, March 25.-The Posts Wash
ington special says Eastern Representatives
who have made inquiries say that no definite
information can be obtained regarding the
Presidents expected message relating to the
payment of the Halifax fisheries award. 1t
is quite certain that the President intends to
OF the aware, and that by SO doing he will
Greats conste atien among claimants of the
nnexp ended balance sof the Geneva award.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-29
Scrutiny. Access'n. Total.

Cardinals Di Canossa, Caterini Guidi, Fer
rieri, Ledochowski, Manning, Mertel, Moret-
scrutiny and lost it by the accession. The
next morning the figures were as follows ::
Pecci A, BiliO 5, Monaco la Valletta 2, Pane
banco 2, Simeoni 2, D Canossa l. Ferrieri L.
Martineli l, .Moretti |, Schwarzenberg 1; and
the Germania says there was one more, it
does not know for whom. There were SO
votes in the first and second ballots, and 81
in the third, the Cardinal Patriarch of Lisbon
(Moraes Cardoso) having arrived in the mean
time. Forty-one votes were thus required to
elect, and as Cardinal Pecci had A, no Access
sion was necessary. 1t will be observed that
the only candidature beside his that showed
any vitality was that Of Cardinal Biio, whose
highest vote, however, was only 8; and the
over his supporters to the Peccf party by q
sort OF coup de theatre is evidently untrue.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-29
Floating i'm a Canal.

At 6 o'clock Yesterday morning Officers
Vitter and Jones found the body of an I'M
known white man floating in the Hagan
Avenue canal, at the intersection of Gasquet
street. The deceased had the appearance of
dressed in a snuff-colored coat, dark jean
pants and red striped shirt. The body
seems to have been in the water for some
days. The coroner held an inquest, and re-
turned verdict of accidental drowning.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-29
AN UNFORTUNATE ACCIDENT.
Two Children While Playing on n Raft
are Drowned.

At half-past o'clock last evening an acct
dent occurred opposite Peter Funk's saw mill
in Algiers, by which two young lives were
sacrificed. Two colored children named, re-
spectively, Julia Bastileand Ada Lindsey, the
former eight years Of age and the latter six
while playing on raft accidentally stepped
upon log that was detached from the raft
and were drowned. Their bodies have not
been recovered
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-29
MISCELLANEOUS.

Administrator Diamond left the city last
evening on a business trip up the Jackson
Railroad.
The bid of Mr.. John Crebbin, offering to
sell ten wharf bonds TO the city at 49, cents,
was accepted
Property owners along the GENTLY road
visited the Mayor yesterday to urge the
necessity of Smelling that road from the Fair
Grounds to ElYsihn Fields street.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-29
T. OII 4 IFDIIIt,
General Passenger Agent.

A singular instance Of death from fright is
reported from Berryvlle, No. A young man
who had watched with sick friend was
passing graveyard on his way home, after
midnight, when two men appeared to rise up,
him" He put spurs to his horse and got
home all right, but was restless and unable
to sleep, and just before day he was attacked
with a CONFUSION, in which he continued thir-
ty-six hours, ana then died.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-29
PERSONAL.

Mr.. Stringer, of the firm of Elkin x Co.,
carpet warehouse, No. 1853 Canal street, has
Just returned from the North. He brings with
him very large and select stock of mattings,
etc, for the spring trade.
Mr.. A. Labry, who has been absent for some
time on business for his mourning store, No. II
Bourbon street, returned yesterday. Mr..
Labry has undoubtedly made a fine selection
for the spring and summer in dress goods
He is just, unpacking them; the new patterns
are superb,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-29
MUNICIPAL MATTERS.
THE wATERwowKs COMPANY.

One Of our city administrators, In converse
xicn yesterday. expressed 1t as his opinion
&hat Mr.. Edward Toby would be chosen pres
adent OF the new Waterworks Company, and
MIR. Henri Borneval secretary Both gentle
mon are widely and favorably known In our
commercial and social circles.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-29
Negligence of a Nurse.

At about o'clock last evening, while a little
boy named julius Godcheaux was playing in
the street, corner OF st. Ann and Royal
streets, through the negligence of his nurse
was run over by q furniture cart. which re-
suited in the breaking of his left arm just
above the wrist. The child was taken to
Llados drug store, on Charities street, where
his injuries were attended to- and afterwards
taken to his parents residence, No 1876 Royal
street. The driver of the wagon, Alphonse
Lacatel, was locked up in the Third Precinct
Station
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-29
TAxEs AND LICENSES.

Under the impulse Of the recent notifica-
ton Of Administrator Denis, tax and license
payers are manifesting more active DISPOSE
lion to come up and settle their accounts with
the city.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-29
sunday Excursions.

The great Jackson route will on Sunday.
March 81, commence its regular excursions to
McComb City. to be continued each Sunday I'M
THE ROUND TRIP. Tickets will be good, going
and returning. only ON the day of sale. The
train will leave New Orleans at a. M. arriving
leave McComb City at $40 D. m arriving at New
Orleans, at 10 .. M No baggage will be checked
on Sunday excursion tickets.
F. CHANDLER.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-29
SECOND DISTRICT COURT.

SUGGESTIONS OPENED.
= Mrs. Julia Phillips, Joseph Pinta, Sr. and
Marguaretta Singer