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New-York tribune., 1878-06-21

cOored people in the enjoyment OF freedom Is iol Oh
interest Like Sydney Smith, who upon visiting Eoln-
burgh 1921 after years absence was struck WIN
the wonderful increase Of shoes and stockings sueets
and houses" be was impressed with the ahuenee OIL
redstriped stockings instead Of the bare negro legs
which afforded conspicuous sign Of the progress oi
emancipation There is a Marked though moderate I'M
provement in all the comforts of life The negroes now
sleep In beds where formerly they slept on the noor
The cabins old time often had tables and famhes
rarely ate together but they generally have famy
meals. The writer often saw pictures from the mus
traed papers the wall and the chdrens schoo DOCKS
on the shelf Most of his old soldiers had comfortable
homestead with from five TO 200 acres OF land He met
only one Of his black command who complained OF pow
erty and even he earned good wages, but without WIG
or children TO support, was given TO whiskey Many
OF the men, indeed, were highly prosperous
Corporal McGill had a hne nvery-stable; ne was
worth SO 600 or 81 OOO and was cordial and hosptable
to the last degree to his old commander One OF the
soldiers was master carpenter; another was bghly
respected minister Of the gospel; another supplied the
markets OF Charleston and Savannah with game IheIe
was not single charge Of laziness against the free
cOlored people. rceplaner in Georgia admitted that
his work was done efficiently than under the slave
system The poverty which came upon the whites IN
consequence OF the has proved blessing IN disguise
II has made energy and industry fashionable among the
young men OF the South and has put an end 70 the an
cent extravagant habits Both in fact have come
down the reality Of selfsuppOr and no sOutherhef
would dream Of taking back slaves the mon who have
been freemen and for dozen years The remaining
contents Of this comprise several articles OF I'M
usual interest among which Mr.. H. f. Scudders thought
full and discriminating paper Ruskins extraordinary
enterprise OF the St. Georges Company" is OF the
most important. Mr.. Henry James, jr, commences a
new serial entitled "Tho Europeans" Richard Grant
White brings forward several conclusive Instances OF
words good English which have been challenged as
Amercanisms, and the pOetcal contributions from s.
Weir Mitchell j. I. Trowbridge, Rose Terry Cooke Har
rict Prescotg SpofOrd Harriet W. Preston, aud T. C.
Stedman are mainly of the excellent quality which
would be anticipated from the names Of the writer's
r stcdman's little snatch OF liquid sweetness (which
we subjonl has tho spirit Of the old English madrisa
though it is not echo.
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Spring by ferry leaves daily from Vesty.st Pier 80 NJ
X, &C $50 2. NJ Connects with BrooklynAnnex Boats
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l.
Sweetheart, name the dag for me
When we two shall welded be.
Make IL ere anOthsr moon,
While the meadows are III tune,
And the trees are blOssOmng,
And the robbins matC and sing.
Whisper, love, and name a day
In this merry month OF May.
No, no, no,
You shall not ESCAPE me sol
Love VIII not forever wait;
Roses fade when gathered late.
Fie, for shame. Sir MalcOntentl
How can time be better spent
Than in wOoingi | would wed
When the clover blossoms red,
When the air Is full OF bliss,
And the sunshine like a kiss,
lfyOu're good TIL grant bOOnt
You shall have me, cir, in June,
New-York tribune., 1878-06-21
SUNDAY AFTERNOON.

This number has contributions from Edward
f. Hale. Edward Abbott Rose Terry Cooke, George T.
Iadd Thomas VI. Clark, Mary +. Bradley, Charles II.
Richards Arthur Gilman, and other good writer's The
editor makes vigorous defence against the charge OF
too ,ecuar tone In the contents OF the magazine, as
work designed for popular Sunday reading. His Ia
BILE I'm general shows variety and viyacity, and ably
supplements tho work Of his colaborators.
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OENTRAL RAILROAD OF NEW- -IERSRI.Y

For trains 10 local points see Al siauOnA
SUNDAY TRAINs-Leave sat 80 a. M, ~ p 10. for
Bound Brook and intermediate points, ana AZ 53O
EastOn, Reading aud Harrisbrrgh.
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VNHE ERIE RATLWAY MI hereAfter be

z P m DAILY Pacific Express for the West sleeping
coaches through Rochester Buffalo, Niagara Fas CDen
natl and Chicago without changes also hotel dining eas %
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-11

railway on Water street. Defendant took rule
to dissolve the Injunction. which rule Judge
RiRhtor discharged By giving the following
opinion
II is well settled that on motion to dissolve
an Injunction upon the face of the papers all
the allegations Of fact In the petition are to be
taken Tor true; Now among otheT aiieganrn, I y
Water street Ia narrow street. and steam
freight rail way cannot be built without tearing
street between Louisiana Avenue and TOe
dano street" etc.
These allegations, being taken for true, clear
" entitle plaintiff to the remedy Of Injunction.
IT Is unnecessary for the purpose Of the pres
ent Inquiry ts examine other material all.ga-
tlons.
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ACCIDENT ON THE LAKE.
THE NEW CAMELIA STRUCK BY A
WAVE AND RULKHEAD STOVE IN.


1t having boon rumored on the streets yester-
dav that the steamer Now CemeIje NJ the
n1,Ito -, f,,x.. ~, ,.h
n'o'iiio tsh" N'Fins''fi mt h"h meV WIN "
serious accident on her trip from Old Landing,
Tchefuncta river to this CITY n renorter Of the
r,.a,,,.. t4,a !, a., -, .,t hot
DhM''hhi slitou W iihu out eohetuihs apo"'
the rumor.
nassenoer who Ind come from Madison
II NJ o,a.. It'll
WHY WY ~ s MY oiiinhG sail .h ,.,, r. -
AZ m"IlSonylilo tpp r.. me aa'nslia' ~ NUS
raining nehVlly, anu w WIN Was pi ie
nara. mnth ont rnd haJ ~ ,ho aa,, Ms
hctoss mp Iaho W. Wiz tit - .o ~ ~ - 9
down In Tho WAVES The nassenpers were NOT
alarmed because they vera informed that the
boat was strong and had beea lately locked but.
an, how they wished that she had already
reached the landing All at once % heavy wave
struck her and did not think anything serious
had happened though the Camelia reeIed o
little and her timbpr3 gtoaned | afterwards
learned that tho bukhead separating the clerks
office from the wheelh had been burst open
by the force of the wind and waVes
The clerk Mr. Nixon was inside but did not
got hurt Some OF the passengers getting
afraid importuned the captain who put back
for Mandeyle where new bulkhead was put
mn The boat left Madisonville 81 0, lock In the
morning and arrived ut the wharf In New Or
leans early In the morning.
,rp n,vos
49,. =, ,,.,,
his desk in the office making M his accounts.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-11

The Police Board met last night Mt their
rooms in the Central Station Mayor |. " Pat
ton in the chair. and quorum Of the commits
sioners present.
Patroman E. Peters. First Precinct, for neg
ect Of duty and conduct unbecoming an officer.
was dismissed the force.
Patrolman P. Usner, Second Precinct, for
Drunkenness was dismissed.
PatrOlman A. Reed First Precinct. charged
with conduct unbecoming an officer. was fined
three days pay.
Patrolman G. Goodwin for conduct unbeeom-
ing an officer and drunkenness. was fined ten
days pay.
Patrolman W. Woolford, for sitting down and
sleeping on his beat. was reprimanded.
w. Hendricks pleaded guilty to sitting down
on his beat. and was fined two days pay.
Officer =. Rice came no on four charges
drunkenness insult and abuse to citizens, ab-
sence without leave. and sitting down on his
boat and sleeping. Owing to the absence Of the
witnesses In tho first two cases they were con
tinued, but the other cases being proven con-
clusiyeIy he was dismissed the force.
o. l.. Metyre. for unofflcerlike conduct, was
reprimanded.
Patrolman L. l.. Hoopy for leaving his beat
without permission. was dismissed the force.
Patrolman J. j. Doan failed to goto the funer-
al Of a brother member and ab5enting himself
from duty. was reprimanded
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POLITICAL GOSSIP.

meeting was held yesterday by the special
committee of the Republican State Central Com
mittee made up almost exclusively Of Custom
Ing ways and means Of liqudRting the indebt-
edness of the committee for salaries to super
visors of registration, clerks. rent, etc The
conclusion reached was not made public, but it
WAS generally understood that 1t had been de-
eided to make u call on the Federal officials for
a Donation each being given to understand that
he Is expected to contribute his pro rata Of the
entire amount due. 1t was further determined
to offer tho late employees fifty cents OH the dol
lar In full settlement Of their claims.
This proposition will probably be accepted
by q majority. but there are some constituting
who will insist on u full settlement OF their
clnims.
The Republican State Central Committee
meets to- morrow Mt 10 O'Clock. no doubt to re-
ecive the report Of the special committed.
dispatch was received In this city. . day or
two ago announcing that Secretary sherman
had promised to furnish Internal Revenue Col
lector Marks with copies of the political charges
against Collector Smith, and that he would for
ward them by telegraph to this city for the in
evening they had not come to hand.
The colorod men are moving on United States
Marshal Wharton for the purpose OF securing
the appointment Of n man OF their color to tho
place made vacant by the resignation OF Chief
Clerk Kicker. They say that Wharton has
enough Democratic clerks. and they think 1t Is
about time he should give Republicans. and
colored Republicans at that show.
The Natchitoches prisoners are expected In
the city this morning. They will probably al
rive on the W. J. Behan.
Uumr,tv Dunn ~ Matif Mt tha 81 Charles
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st, Charles Thea ire.

We promised q surprise to our readers yes
ter1ay morning A glance at the fifth page
of the DEMOCRAT will explain 1t. The testi-
monial rendered by many of our best etizens TO
Mr.. Tony Denier Is too eloquent to need com
ment Ia our hour Of gloom Mr.. Denier. as we
have already said. without solicitation and
prompted solely by a kindred feeling. nobly
performed his part IN the WORK o. Ietlevllng
suffering humanity. He. and those with him,
did not deserve less from our people. HIS ben
eft will necessarily be equal to his deserts. On
this occasion o rich and racy blh Will De pre-
sented the particulars Of which We Will give
hereafter Tonight
AN ENTIRE CHANGE
Of nerformance will take place. Volume No.
of Humpty Dumpty" will be- presented. With
GrimaIdi Adams in his own version Of the pan
tonime which is quite differeat from the Crigi-
nal Humpty, and introduces tricks and cCmical
siruatinns never vet presented In New Orleans
The variety interlule will also be changed
during which
himself will appear for the first time this sea-
son introducing the Wood Family Of acrobats
in wonderful feats
The usual matinee will occur to-day. when
GrimaIdi promises US that he will try to be oven
funnier than ever.
ADA RICHMOND GoMBINATToN
This popular opera bouffe company will open
at the st. Charles on Sunday next, In La Peri
ohOle.
ACADEMY OF MUSIC.
Joseph Murphy. the splendid Irish comedian
will again appear In Help at this theatre sd the
matinee and at night.
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thief stole three turkeys from Mr.. Levy
Sunday night.
The fire alarm telegraph wire on Front street
was blown down Monday night by the wind.
John Dupart was lodged In the Third Station,
charged with playing an organ without
license.
Geo BradstoT was lodged in the Harbor Sta
ton. charged with disturbing the peace and
attempting 10 create riot.
Spaniard named Rodriguez was locked up
In the Third Station. charged with having
stolen property in his possession.
Some time during Tuesday morning thieves
entered the PRESBYTERIAN church on Magazine
street between Phi'ip and Jackson. but left
before obtaining any booty.
dairy man named Mourrier foil from his
cart at the corner Of ST. Peter and DQrgenois
streets, and was severely Injured by his head
striking the railroad track.
Geo. Washington was run into the Harbor
Station. charged with distur bing the peace and
interfering with the officer in the discharge OF
levee.
Between the hours If and o'clock Tuesday
morning thieves effected az entrance into Mr..
Scaulan's grocery, corner Of s. Mary AVID An
nuncation streets, but were frightened away
by the police before obtaining any booty
The police report thirteen dirt boxes on
Cbartres street eight on Bourbon sreet. four
teen on Royal sire t, seven on Dauphne and
fourteen on Burgundy street as having been
neglected by the garbage carts in their rounds,
Last night, about II o'clock. a drunken man
the river off the steamboat Laura Lee. He was
rescued by the hands on the boat and sustained
no damage by the accident executing the swal--
lowing Of large quantity Of a huid to which, it
is said. he had long been stranger.
Miss Catherine Townsend mysteriously dis
appeared from her domieile on Basin rect.
Sunday night and regardless OF the efforts
made to find her, her whereabouts are still un-
known. At the time she left she wore black
silk dress. trimmed with buges and q black
velvet bonnet. She also mad considerable F8w-
plrY about her person.
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esteemed comrades. John Edward Austin, Ben
lection of whose high qualities soldiers and
eminent virtues as citizens impeis its members
to this heartfelt expression.
That In the death of John Edward Ansin, the
brilliant and dashpg skrmish officer of the
Army of Tennessee. and In the deaf b OF BenJa-
min Bridge. the uufinehing and devoted cor
poral of Slocombs Battery, and in the death Of
the skilled aItiilerist, the heroic and beloved
Etienne A. Guibet. our departed and lamented
comrades. whose devotion ana indomtable
courage contributed to the fame of more than
one historic battlefield. this association
recognizes grievous loss, augmented
nv the sad reflection that their sta
lions in It's ranks can never be reflled. and
that tho recollection of their patriotic devotion
and approved vaor shall always endure in tho
minds and hearts of their surviving comrades
of this association. @. /. WALKER.
JOHN GLYNN. JR.,
VIM. PIERCE.
Iha Association ndlnurnel.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-11

At the annual meeting of Pelican Hook and
Ladder Company No. 4. held last evening. the
following officers were elected for the ensuing
year:
President. Leon BertoIi: vice president,
-Fetdnand Guernger; secretary, &c. l.. en-
bic; treasurer, A. f. Aubertin; foreman. J..
Rene SarrBzin. first assistant. John E. Roux
second assistant Gus Mauberret; delegates to
the Firemen's Charitable Association, Henry
Andry. Peter, A. Mcintyre. Ernest Guerirgcr;
substitutes. "A. H. beaumont. D. Il. Sarrazin r..
W. Aiken. *Re-elected.
Humpty Dumpty Matinee ut the st. Charles
TheatrA To- day.
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The case of H. Levy VS.. the Carondelet Canal
and Navigation Company was decided by Judge
Rightor yesterday. This is a suit for s2l7t 50
damages in consequence Of the sinking of the
schooner Emma Amelia. owned by petitioner
which vessel struck some Instructions at the
junction Of the bayou and the lake. and went
down Petitioner alleges that 1t was the duty Of
the company, by virtue ofits charter. to remove
the said distractions.
Judge Rightor decided that there was n stiff
breeze blowing from the weS'. prevailing at the
time that Capt. Fauria Of the Emma Amelia
tried to sail out Of the bayou. when she was
Fauria was skillful seaman he made a serious
mistake In attempting to go out that day. I'm
der the doctrine of contribui DRY damages as
settled by the court and sanctioned by reason.
he has no right to plain of the results Of an
injury which would have never happened had
dence in venturing out during perilous time. "
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-11

BY Typographical error the name Of Prof,
Mellon, Of the University of Louisiana. was
made Prof. Miller In tho report of the OPEN
ing Of the session Of that institution.
Our art gallery was embelllshed yesterday by
the addition Of fine steel engraving Of the
"OldHn Golden Times" presented ~ our friend
Albert Paul. Of the firm of Albert Paul IL Co..
the popular auctioneers on Royal street..
Tho legend is Mexican news, and the eDgrav-
ing represents vivid scene Of news reading,
graphic and to the point.
At the annual meeting Of the Il. E. Lee Row
ing Club, held Monday. December Q, the follow
ing named gentlemen were elected to serve for
the ensuing year
President Joseph Him; vice president Peter
Tacue; recording secretary, John ". Barrus:
financial secretary. Lawson Carrie; treasurer.
w. II. Brooks captain. Gus. Angel lieutenant,
George Kidd
Delegates to Louisiana State Amateur Rowing
Associaton-A. II. Depas, Charles Burmfster.
Sam Carrie.
Humpty Dumpty Matinee at the st. Charles
Mo. .lE4
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Captured by Hennessey.

Tuesday morning Aid Hennessey arrested
two well known charac ers, named Tommy
Dowd and John Murphy. and locked them up
of the tin box. containing $40. that WAS stolen.
from DR.. Pope's apothecary shop, corner OF
jackson and Prytania streets. Dr. Pope was
ton Identified Dowd rs ons Of the parties who
were in his store at the time OF the theft.
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swallowing Poison.

At o'clock Tuesday morning. while Officer
Miller was conveying a drunken woman to the
Fourth Precinct station, she drew from her
he off3csr reali I'D the situation swallowed it.
The officer fastened with her to tho station,
whom she vOmited of her own accord and was
soon out Of danger. Her reason for attempting
the rash act ss, that she was tired OF living.
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THE GUIDING STAR ARRIVED.

Last night at quarter past II the new nam.
moth steamer Guiding Star arrived at the wharf
here, foot Of Poydras street. Owing to her
great length it required considerable time be-
fore she could mako landing. Unlike most Of
the new boats. the Star is not at all lofty, but has
great beam and is we'll adapted to carrying large
freivht7 AS no one was allowed on board, ow-
ing to the lateness of the hour an insp actiOn Of
this river palace could not be had. To-day WIS.,
itors will be received to inspect her magnificent
cabin and powerful machinery.
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THE BELT RAILROAD CASE.

Some time ago suit was filed in the Sixth
District Court by the Crescent City Railroad
against the New Orleans Belt Railroad. epjoin-
ing the latter from building a steam freight
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DnnaY GaptMred.

Chas Cromwell on Monday eyening at the
grocery corner Of CadiJ and TchouDitoulas
streets, altar lying In the swamp back RI H.
giers all Monday night was found by the police.
almost frozen to dBath. and taken to the Eighth
Precinct Station.
Owing 80 the aeeused's copditfon. It was i'm
possible Tor him to make statement.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-11

T. =. Upper. Esq. leaves us to- day for Wash
ington City to present TO Congress- with his CON
frere. Gen. Cyrus Bussey, the results of the
great commercial convention just adjourned In
our city
These gentlemen have been most iudciously
chosen for their efforts In the past to re-ener
gize our commercial men and to bring about n
more enterprising spirit amongst our mer-
chants.
Gen. Bussey will leave by Friday and it Ia
hoped that those two gentlemen will crown the
efforts made in the late convention with the
laures of success.
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struck a Snag.

At about O'Clock Tuesday morning, as the
abe sprung a leak at st. Charles = ONT. Her
damage As 50 very slight she was able to con-
tinus The trip. and reached here at o'clock yes-
Tar low Iy1r.r mi
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AColIisiOn on the River.

Mr.. Alfred Grissom. clerk Of The steamboat
Henry Frank who arrived in this city yester-
day, stated that the Frank on her up trip col
lided with the steamboat Frank Pargoud at
Baton Rouge. No damage to either boat.