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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-11

The Vanderbilt will case has had a very de-
moralizing effect on wills and legacies and
has served at least one purpose, that Of the
putting good deal Of money into the pockets
of the lawyers. IT has been noticed as q pc
euliarity of America, that all the Iegacies left
for educational or eleemusynary purposes In
this country have ultimately found their way.
not to the orphans, but to the lawyers, par
ticularly Is this 50 Of New Orleans. the reel
pient Of larger testamentary funds than any
city In the world. and which has hardly q
cent of these left today. It was supposed.
however, that If there was one fund Or legacy
safe and secure from the lawyers. it was that
left by Stephen Girard. founder Of Gilafd
College, Philadelphia, nearly century ago.
For years the millions leftby this old French
man have gone on multiplying until they
now represent one Of the largest fortunes 10
America The old man was fortunate IN
having no near relatives. ~ thai there could
be no contest Of his will. But alas fnr
charity! fourteen very distant heirs at law
Of Stephen Girard have just been unearthed.
and suits have been brought on their behalf
against the city Of Philadelphia for the aeell-
mulated millions of their cousin, dead nearly
q century ago.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-11

Stal wart organs are already placing Louis
lana In the doubtful column for 1880, notwth
standing the overwhelming result of the late
election. They claim that there Is n large
liberal conservative element which Is longing
for a split from the Bnurbons and is only
waiting for q man with sufficient pluck and
prominenca to take the lead" They will con
tinue tx wait M man Ut pluck and prnmi-
hence will be found who will consent To play
the part Of cat to the Republican monkey
and If there was such leader he would
speedily find himself without a following
The people of Louisiana will be solid in 1890
They will let neither personal preferences nor
local squabbles direct them from the para
mount necessity Of defeating the National
Republican candidates III the next presiden-
tial election. That is ono of the certaintes OF
the near future
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-11

Bruce, the colored solitaire Of the Senate
has withdrawn the statements made In a for
mer interview with Cincinnati reporter, and
consented To be interviewed anew. He
desires to be corrected, for, whereas he first
asserted that Ulysses and he. when they were
dashing around Paris together, had no con
versatlon on the subject of third term. he
now confesses that this subject was discussed
at length by them. Ulysses confided to him
the sorrows and worries of presidential life.
the happiness he now enjoyed, free from Off
cial anxieties and far away from newspaper
squlbs. He would not give up, he says, his
present freedom fir any office that IL. not IN
less the American people insisted uponit when
he would regard itas his duty to accept the Re-
publican nomination at any personal sacrifices
Senator Bruce's explanation comes In very
appropriately and timely. Now let the boys
whoop up Boston and prepare such q recep-
tion for Grant as will leave no doubt Of the
desire Of All. Democrats MS well M Republi-
cans. that Ulysses shall hetha nest Republican
candidate for the Presidency
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-11

Mr.. j. w. Knott. of Senntnhia, Mississippi
wakes extremely wrathy oyer q rumor he has
heard that Memphis Intends to celebrate
Mardi Gras this year. or. he puts 1t, TO
listen to the hissings Of the serpent Of hell.
and rush out with bistered feet upon the hot
side of a tire-beiching Vesuvius or Cotopxi."
MIR. Knott considers that this celebration will
be an insult to the people Of the North who
contributed funds for tho aid of the yellow
fever sufferers. Speaking IN behalf Of Soma
tobia and neighboring villages Of Mississippi.
tributary to Memphis, Mr. Knot, warns Mem
phs- that II any celebration occurs there on
Mart1i Gras, the merchants of Senatobia will
withdraw their patronage and business from
% wicked and depraved city
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-11
CORRESPONDENCE.
NEW OpfEANt

New ORLEANS December 8. 1879
Tony Denier, ESQ. Manager and Proprietor o.
Tony Denler's Humpty Dumpty Troupe, st
Charles Theatre:
Dear Sn Your presence IN New Orleans III q
time when health and prosperity are smiling
upon ~ T. g fresh reminder of the generous
Impulses q your soul which prompted you at
the beginning of our Distress last summer h
be among the first to come forward, without soli-
citation. end bountfully contribute to the relief
80 lavishly provided for our sick and destitute
from all parts Of the world.
In the gratefulness of our hearts we cannot
allow the occasion Of your being among those
you have go materially assisted In suoeoring
and comforting to pass without. at least tender.
Ing you feeble testimonial Of the esteem In
which we hold you
Therefore. and because also We recognize in
vnn an accomplished actor and theat, inal man
ager. whose word We have learned To know II As
good az bic deeds. We ask you to accept com
plImana airy benefit from rs
We leave It to you 70 select the day. prior to
Vnnr leaving New Orleans for other parts,
where We. sincerely hope and believe you will
meet with the same immense patronage aud
deserved artistic success which has marked the
engagement of tho Tony DenIer "Humpty
Dumpty" company at the st Charles Theatre
We are, very Respectfully your admjrjnp
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-11

The Pennsylvania papers are beginning to
tiscuss the question as to which is the strong
sst. the Board Of Pardons or the courts Of
Justice Just now the pardoning board seems
10 be a long way ahead The State goes to
puch trouble and expense % bring criminals
efore the courts to lave the:r guilt jstiicially
xamined into and punished Almost as fast
; they are sentenced the Board of Fsrdons
|stervenes and sets them Mt liberty. How
ould 1t do for our Pennsylvania frienas to
eoolish the courts altogether This would
retty effectually dispose Of tho kind hearted
Dard
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-11
ST. CHARLES THEATRE
Now Orleans nnnamhar 10 IR1R

ST. CHARLES THEATRE
Now Orleans Dscamber 10, 1878 !
To Hon. |. w Patton J. A. vandegrifr. Dun
en- i. Kanner, James Jackson. A, Baldwin
j. II. Rsreshide, Vim. NJ. Owen Charles
Maeready. Charles Chaffe and others
4e,lfieWen- Your fatering note of the ninth
instant rendering mo n testimonial benefit at a
date named by me. is received with rea pleasure
As an humble actor II was my privilege to con
tribute something, with others tn the fund sent
from the West to suecor the fever stricken suf-
ferers among the good people Of New Orleans
You have been pleased 10 mention that In your
1etter In q manner gratifying alike to mo as a
nan and an actor. While profession Ia ore
devoted to amusing tho public, we have vet
hearts to feel anothers woe. and your address
and recognition of my efforts does honor to mo
and to all members OF my profession.
accept tho tender of n benefit In tho same
heartfelt manner IN which It Ia offered and
name FRIDAY EVENING. tho thirteenth Of
December. and the st. Charles Theatre az tho
time and place for the performance to cores j.
pond with your cfTar. shall then have the
pleasure of reapnearing before public that has
always boon Kind to me, and If my efforts ID
amtse shall then meet your appreciation. | shall
10 more than gratined. thank YOU gentlemen
and remain. your obediant servant
deli 81 TONY DENTTR Manager
Molasse. Barrels and Sugar H0gsheads
FOR SALE.
s)n0l NEW MOLASSES BARRELS
300 sUGARHOGsHEADs. second hand In
0 good order.
Aprly " ". +. WALSH
das Nv No. 3 Cnstomhomaa street.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-11
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
NOTICE TO TEACHERS.
OFFICE OF CHIEF SUPERINTENDENT OF

OFFICE OF CHIEF SUPERINTENDENT OF
Public Schools
New Orleans December H. 1878 J
A COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION. open to
all applicants for Teacherships: to Teachers.
previously examined, who may desire to change
Primary for Grammar certificates: and also. TO
applicants for the position Of Professor of Nat
ural Sciences III the Central High School FOR
Boys. Will W. held IT the office Of the Board ct
Directors. No. 80 Burgundy street. commencing
on THURSDAY the twenty sixth instant. at
r. IN.
Applicants are requested to furnish this
office In writing. on or before SATURDAY.
the twent first instant. with their names, resi-
dences. and the grade for which they desire to
be examined.
WN O. ROGERS.
Chief Superintendent Of Public Schools, New
Orleans deli I'd
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-11

Shermans friends have been securing the
untry far and wide and working W public
ntiment In his favor as the Republican can
late for the Presidency in 1890 They have
IN at work only two months to date, and
We succeeded in winning over to their cause
D influential Circieville Union Hesdid, which
unanimous for Sherman as good parti-
Il. One more pull and Sherman will be
ded In the White House.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-11
a.tI7.i..l. ..- z--al IN"
"A CARD.
NEw ORLEANS. December 10. 1875

NEW ORLEANS. December 10. 1873
Wsa0m IL may concern:
le bearer. JULES GUIGUISSE who was
.sted at our request "a being concerned In
20 bbery of jswelry from our room at the ST.
les Hotel. Is hereby exonterated from, oil
cent and gutltess. LOUIS RUNKEL.
"A IT. BEN SPEAR.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-11

Display largo assortment of all the most
fashionable articles In the millinery line. such
as BoNNETS- CLOAks, DRESSES. made up
In the latest styles: LADIES NECKWEAR
etc. Orders Tor dresses promptly executed
would 70 glad 70 see my many customers on
this occasion. del eoa -
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-11

INHE UNDERSIGNED, In RETURNING
=. = thanks to his friends and the public for the
l1berel patronage heretofore bestowed on the
late firm. respectfully begs leave to In torn them
that he vii carry on tho business as heretofore
nj the old stand. corner Grayier and Front
streets.
dstG ats JOSE R0sEIJD
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-11
uOPARTNERsHIPg.
COMPREHENSIVE DIssoLUTIos

THE COMPREHENSIVE HERETOFORE Ey.
listing under. the name and style eI
ROsELLo 4 BACHINO Is this day dissolved
BY mutual consent Mr.; RoseIlo assuming al
liabilities and Is authorized 10 collect nil bills
THnS. D. BAGHIND
JOSE ROSELLD
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-11
NOTICE OF COMPREHENSIVE.

TNHE UNDERSIGNED HAVE THIS DAY
formed q eopaItnership for the purpose Of
continuing, the WHOLESALE DRUG BUaI-
at the same location No. S. MAGAZINE
STREET and No. u BANK PLACE, In this city,
having purchased the assets and assumed tbs
liabilities Of the said firm Of Finlay Il Thomp~
son. This copartnerahiD to have effect from
November /, OF this year.
GEORGE r. TINLAY,
JAS. p ALVEY.
LOUIS FAURIE.
New Orleans December 1. 1878
In retiring from tho firm OF Finlay b Tbomy~
son / cordially recommend our SUCCESSORS
G, Il. FINLAY Il CO.. to the patronage Of my
friends.
del i'm r. O. THOMPSON.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-11
roR SALE.

L'OR SALE ANCHORAGE. FARM. ONE
! md 2 half miles from Nanhez, Miss on
Pine Ridge Road 225 acres good land. inclulz
Ing twelve a"rt Of woods; good DWELLING with
tWaI I've rooms new stable. box stalls, corn crib.
cabins and board fence. Arranged and well
adapted for stock, dairy and hennery farm
and mark ct garden.
Apply to JOIN RAWLE, Real Estate Agent.
katchez, Miss or to
S. D. NEWMAN Il CO.,
dafn 81 ~ New Orleans La
EOR SALE STEAM ENGINES AND BOIL.
Y ers, both new and second hand Draining
Crab Wenches, Jackscrews. Crate Bars. Furnace
Mouths. Wrought Iron Works. Brass and Iron
Castings Of every description. Also one seeonl.
hand Steam Fire Engine and one small Propel.
lor at CLARK'a FOUNDRY,
Corner Race and Tehoupitoulas streets
an 25ff
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-11
SPECIAL NOTICES,
Not,ce " Metropolitan Bank

Notice MetT0PoHtan bank, ~ Canal
| street, New Orleans. december 8, ls7e-At r.
meeting Of the tsoafd o. directors OF this Bank,
| held to day, dty1dena OF slS PER CENT was
declared out o. tne net profits ct the Institution
ary 1873 ''''' - '''i
| dali st T. D. VAN HORN Cashier.
IZ..-.
N1tIre ,nS9hsixHees.-The British steam
ship oBFltDN, 1ampbel master. from Liver
pool n nov dlsehargtng her cargo at wharf
foot uf Washington street. fonSignaas arc re-
luestan M make their entries 81 The Custom
and attend ID The racfint If their gnnls ~ Tia
lavee, otherwise they will be Stored 1T their ri
and expense. No goods delivered without an
order. md no claims entertained after the goods
have left the levee. nFCAN h Co
49, - ==- 'es VI ef.e' street.
Notlce.-Neither the captain. owners nor
undersigned agents Of the British steamship
0HERDN. Campbell mHstar from Liverpool
will BE- responsible for any debts contracted by
ne crew IT said vessel.
49, 's pfIlAN 81 80
Notice ~ hereby given ~ All whom III
NAV nonaarn tbat ali TrNRFDEEMED
~ rnrrn i1'1 ''14i !, =,
fhbothS, Whereoh paeR interest is que. VIII
be offered for sale At Iublie auction on MON
Da'' si&teehth instant. ,r,,e,r.,r
,o fta. NJ, 80 -,
- ss-es. - -
Nv o,aa"a naao'ha.e ,er, M Tta ta.h.'s'
ars Of his bank are notiaal that the annual
aiantion aonnrdinu IL artiala 81 III tha Az rtar
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-11

special Notice office st. BERNARD coal
Company, New Orleans. September lG, 1873
unttl further notice We will sell COAL at the
following rates. f9r cash ST. Bernard coal At AZ
cents pet barrel: Pittsbnrg cool At 80 cents Der
barrel. Delivered free Of charge Within city
limits.
SELF III w r. OAMpRETT, Agent
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-11
REMOVALS..

I HAVE REMOVED MY OFFICE FROM 1pr
=. fraSiar street to 80 Gravlsr street between
Magazine and Tchonpitoulas down stairs
nD29 II q. q. WAYNE
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-11

E'OR RENT PROPOSE TO RENT MY
residence, corner Of Eighth and Prytania
streets completely furnished In every respect,
and. # agreeabie. Will take board for mysali
and two sons, aged IA and 10 years. b. M. POND,
9 Observation-Disclosures MOI If
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-11

The WOnans GhvIsilan Union w,ll
meet every SATURDAY, at 4 \. ~, at the
farondelet Street Methodist Church
MRS. j. ]. LYONS. President.
MRS. Ell j GnnP Eeeratarv fla5 IL
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-11

E'oR RENT THAT DESIRABLE TWO.
4 story frame dwelling house. No. Euterpe
street contain ing six rooms, eistern gas pipes
etc. and within short range of the Magazine
Apply to GEO. W. WEINGART 81 Chartres
street. se22
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-11
FOR RENT.

Two RENT "A NICELY FURNISHED PAR
piano also a few front bed rooms on the second
and third floors will be rented at moderate
price with or without board. Apply at $40 Camp
street. des i'm
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-11
DISSOLUTION OF COMPREHENSIVE

TfHE COPARTNERGHIP HERETOFORE
existing In this city between the under
signed, under the style OF FINLAY & THOMT.
SON. expired by limitation. on October 81. oF
this year. G.. r. FINLAY
r. q. THOMPSON
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-11

Once Of New Orleans and Carrellton
Railroad Company. New Orleans. December s.
company will take place according to law on
MONDAY, January 6, 1879. between the hours of
10 a. m and 2 p. M, at the office No II Baronne
street. WALTER " CROUCH
dec i'm Hanratarv
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-11

special Notice tn Shippers Of Texas
freights-From this date through bills Iading at
regular tariff rates will be given to all points
reached by the Texas Pacific Railroad aud CON
naetipns. NJ WJOYCE Agent
n ~ G,opic,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-11

undersigned agents Of the British STEAMSHIP,
0HERON. Gamnhall master from Liverpool
VII 20 responsible for any debts contracted y,
the crew Of said vessel
deln HI DTCAN ~ 90.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-11

Notice - hereby given ~ All whom 1t
may concern that all UNREDEEMED
PLEDGES whereon back interest Is due will
be offered for sale At Iublie auction on MON
DAY, sixteenth instant.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-11

street, New Orleans. December s. ls7e-At q
meeting of the Board Of Directors Of this Bank
held to day dividend Of SIX PER CENT was
declared out Of the net profits Of the institution
for the past six months. payable to the stock
holders In cash on and alter the first of Janu-
deli 8t T. D. VAN HORN. Cashier,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-11

southern Wank-New Orleans, NOyem-
Der n. 1873 The ELECTION FOR DIRECTORS
1T this bank to serve the ensuing year will be
held nt fs banking house from Id y clock M ID
n'elonk y. ~. On the eleventh Of Decatnhar 1879
na27 ~ II CARR
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-11

stVVpS bHbA W view vFNeAWh.
New Orleans December 6. 1s7s-The stockhold-
ers Of This bank are notified that the annual
election according to article ID Of the charter.
for nine directors, to serve during the ensuing
year. will be held at the banking house Oh
MONDAY, the sixteenth Instant between the
der lot N. LANDRY. Cashier.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-11-19
CONSUMPTION CURED.

An old physician. retired from prac-
tice, having had placed in his hands
by an East India missionary the for
mula of simple vegetable remedy,
for the speedy and permanent cure for
consumption, bronchitis, catarrh, asth-
ma, and all throat and lung affections,
also a positive and radical cure for
nervous debility and all nervous COM
plants, after having tested its Won
derful curative powers In thousands of
cases, has felt it his duty TO make it
known to his suffering fellows. Ac-
tuated by this motive, and desire to
relieve human suffering. l will send,
free of charge, to all who desire it,
this recipe, with full directions for
preparing and using, in German,
French. or English. Sent by mail by
addressing with stamp, naming this
paper, w. w. Sherar. 149 Powers
Block. Rochester, New York.
oct 90, 1S7S-4w
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-11-19

nected with two large clothing estab-
lishments at Lynchburg, Va, Burk,
Brother & Co., and Burk, Berlin &
Co. He is also a member of the firm
of Phillip Herzburg & Co., Baltimore,
where all the goods for their extern
sive business is manufactured. Mr..
Thurman will from the first of next
January, become a permanent resi-
dent merchant of Nashville. All the
arrangements have been completed
for the establishment of a branch of
their business here. He has secured
the best stand in the city, that of the
popular Nashville clothier, Henry
Huntingdon, opposite the Maxwell
House, on Cherry street, and says he
expects and hopes to be fixture here
the rest of his life. Mr.. Thurman
brings the highest credentials from
mercantile houses elsewhere.
We welcome him most cordirlly to
in Nashville, and wish
him the fullest success in his new
Nashville Enterprise.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-11-19

MASS so CENTS and 81 BOTTLE
s.. so and 30 HALF DOZEN sent post
paid. Liberal terms properly graded
to wholesale and retail dealers dirtc.
tions and analysis with each package
full proof of all claimed free upon APP
pIication sample supply free to ply
sicians desiring to test.
These Springs are open the year
round Terms till lst December S25
month. 50 week, 81 so day. to favor
those cut off from home by yellow
fever. Fare first class-all the attrac-
tons Carriages meet visitors at
Lynchburg. Lawyers and Forest up
on advice of arrival latter two points
only A miles from Springs. Fare to
Springs ST. Address A NJ DAVIES,
Pres't of the Co., Lynchburg, Va.
There is Sanitarium on the premi-
ses in charge of skillful physicians for
treatment of invalids. Sold by Bunt-
ing & Pepper. Bristol Tenn.
sept. s, '78-1y.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-11-19

A STRUGGLE FOR LIFE. Rev. A
D. Tadlock, of Grayson Kentucky,
met with narrow escape few days
since. With his wife daughter of
DR. W. N. vance, and child he had
been on a visit to his friends in BrS-
tot. and, after Speeding the allotted
time, started to return by the over
land route, On reaching Clinch riv-
err. in Scott county, Ya., he was told
by some one blowing in fieId near
by, that it was safe to cross, but the
recent rains had caused a sudden rise
in tho stream, and the tide was too
much for his light vehicle. The wa
tiers washed the horse from his foot
ing and overturned the buggy. Mr..
Tadlock. as the buggy went over,
threw off both of his coats and pre-
pared for the struggle before him.
He canght his wife under his left arm
and struggled for the shore which
was some distance off Through
rapids and over rocks. seldom touch
ing the bottom, he fought his way
His wife and child were often under
the waves, Just before reaching the
shore, his wife who had displayed
crest presence of mind and obeyed
bis every wish, told him she could
hold the child no longer, and Mr.. T.
had to take hold Of j. with his right
hand. Thus numbered, be reached
the shore and pushed his precious
burdens up to stranger who had been
attracted to the scene. The child
was lifeless, but was soon restored
Mr.. T. returned to Bristol. In the
round he lost his pocket>book con.
tanning all his money and two or
three rings belonging TO his wife,
We congratulate him on his deliver
ance from present danger, and hope
kind Providence may ever watch
over him and his. Courier.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-11-19

Il Neat Residence. MIR. Jas P,
Lewis has erected on his lot. on 9Th
street, Bristol, a handsome brick
cottage. 1t was designed by Mr..
John W Gish, of Knoxville. The
brick work was executed by Mr.. Lew
is and the carpenters work by Mr.
Gish, assisted by Mr.. j. L. Hennin-
ger Altogether it is one of the most
creditable jobs we have seen. 1t IS
ore Of the prettiest and most attrac>
tive dwellings in our town. We
commend Mr.. Lewis taste aud en-
terprse. He is a practical and thor
ough brick mason.