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Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-10-09
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
WHEREAS the Kennebec Savings Bank, the
w corporation organized under the Laws
| OF this State, located and doing business In the
City of Augusta hold promissory note, signed
by A. Il W. Sprague Manufacturing Compsny
for the sum of twenty one thousand, six
hundred and thirtv-two dollars dated Providence,
Jan'a'v - h 80, payable twelve month 5
after date, on which payments have been made at
several times. leaving balance of five thousand
dollars due thereon, with Interest on same from
July 25th, 1878; and whereas the said Savings
Bank hold as collateral for said note. two hundred
and twenty five shares of the capital Stock OF the
kennebec Land and Lumber Company;
Noti;e Ia hereby given that the said Savings
Bank intends to enforce the payment of said note
by the sale of the said Land and Lumber Cos.
stock, or so much may be necessary to pay said
note. interest and the expenses of notice and sale
And unless said note, interest. and all charges
are paid on or before the 25th day OF December,
1878, at two O'Clock p. NJ, said stock Will then be
sold at public auction at the Banking room OF the
Freemans National Bank In said Augusta.
Dated Augusta, Oct 9th, ISIS.
KENNEBEC SAVINGS BANK,
BY RUSSELL EATON, Treasurer.
toct7-l421
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-08
CITY ECHOES.

Lee Ferguson, for pilfering sugar, was lodged
In the Harbor Station.
Benjamin Burks was locked up In the Central
Station, charged with passing counterfeit money.
l.. Fl. Campbell, charged by Col VIM. Harvey
with larceny, was yesterday sent before the First
District Court, and his bonds were Rxed at $780,
Walter Taylor, charged with shooting Ut Officer
Dorcery and assault and battery, was yesterday
cent before the Superior Criminal Court under
bonds OF $500.
A boy named Frederick Raitz, aged II years,
has been missing from his parents residence, On
Magazine street, between Constantinopie and
Austeritz, since the morning OF the 9Th instant.
coored man named Joe Brushe, while in the
act Of stepping into boat in the bayou ST. John,
accidentally fell and struck bis side against pro-
jecting piece OF wood. Joe 10 supposed TO be,
dangerously wounded. He was sent TO the
Charity Hospital.
Roger Murphy, charged with shooting and
dangerously wounding Martin Nolan, and Pat.
Kelly and P Murphy with being accessories be-
fore and after the fact, we're yesterday before
Recorder Smith. The principal was sent TO the
Parish Prison without bail, and the two sccssso-
ries were released on bonds Of $4,000 each.
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THE NEW ORLEANS IEMooRAr, TUESDAY, JANUARY s. 1878

House with copies OF the acts Of 1877. 1t lies
over under the rules
ionrned' out Of respect to The memory Of the
members deceased since the last session. to
meet on Wednesday next
The Speaker, before putting the motion. adj
dressed the House at length. He stated. among
other things. that the constitutional amend
ment submitted to the people at the last cleo.
ton, reducing the mileage and per diem of
members of the General Assembly. had un
doubleday been passed. but could not be pro
mulgated because Of the dilapidated cond-
ton Of the returns. But. so far as 1t could be
ascertained. the amendment was the declared
wish of the people Of the State and he felt that
it's provisions should be carried out to the let
tn
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CAPITAL NOTES.

The Senate lobby was chuck full yesterday, AZ
also was the House lobby.
Governor Nichols will have his message ready
for the Legislature by Wednesday next.
The Board Of Supervisors of the Louisiana
State University and Agricultural and Mechanical
College will meet in this city on the Oath inst.
A till will be introduced during the next week
or ten days repeating that part OF the Slaughter
House bill which makes that institution a mo-
nopoly.
The bills referred to and left in the hands Of the
committees at the last session will perhaps not be
acted upon, unless they are introduced during the
present session.
United States Senator Eustis was on the floor
of the Senate yesterday, having delayed bis de-
parture for Washington one day, and left for
Washington last night.
It is more than likely that q joint resolution
will be introduced during the next week recon-
mending the appointment Of one Of the members
Of the House as Collector Of the Port.
The silver bill question is being discussed
house. and it is more than probable that befoi 9
the end of the month the question will come up
for discussion.
The Senate cauo1s (Democrstic) did nothing
yesterday beyond agreeing to the officers subse-
quently chosen. The House caucus Democratic)
had under consideration the matter Of organiza-
ton and contested seats.
The Supreme Court having, at Monroe, estab-
lished precedent in The case OF the parish Off
cials of the parish Of Lafoufche, the House will,
in all probability seat Mr. Billieu, who is contest
ing the seat of Mr.. seveigres.
Gen. W. J. Behan called upon the Governor
yesterday and suggested that the Governor re-
view the column to-day as it passed the State
House. The Governor signifed his willing
ness to view the column from the gallery on St.
Louis street, and will do 80.
The tax collectors in all Of the parishes but one
have made their final settlements for last year,
and have presented collections made that sur
prise even the Auditor. The situation" one year
ago was somewhat different, as then there were
fifteen or twenty of the old Republican collectors
who had not settled finally and some had not
settled for six months previous.
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MUNICIPAL MATTERS.
INNING RATION.
An Interesting Letter ON the Subject from
Canada,

An Interesting Letter on the Subject from
The following letter was received yesterday by
Mayor Pilsbury:
CONSULATE OF THE UNITED STATES,
Toronto. Ont, January 8, 1878. !
To the Honorable the Mayor Of New Orleans:e
thr-Hsvng lately noticed in the papers that
q convention was to be called in your city very
soon, for the purpose OF encouraging immigra-
ton to Louisiana, take the liberty of writing
you on the subject. / am certain no harm can
come from this letter IL no good should follow.
am in q position to know that very large
number OF persons are anxious to move into the
States from the Dominion OF Canada. There is
no better field for successful operations in that
direction Than CaDada, and with properly ar
ranged system for difusiDg Information upon the
subject large numbers OF the very best class OF
immigrants could be had.
The cold, rigorous climate of this region and
the consequent long time that farm stock has to
be fed usually from six to seven months year,
reduces the net gaia OF the farmers Of this sec
ton to the smallest minimum, and in o large
majority Of cases they find themselves in the
spring Of the year with nothing to market and
only richer by experience OF the past year. The
r-ing generation here are fast finding htmf 9 in
the United States, where more congeniA
climate and better returns for labor are both TO
be had have occasion to know that hundreds,
yes thousands, are making Inquiries abous lands,
climate, the cost, best route to go, etc. From
our locality eight families are going this
winter and the coming spring. mostly to Delaware
They are not poor, nor are they rich; but are
strong, able bodied, aud, above all, industrious,
and are just such men and women as you want to
build up your State. IT your people would Or
ganze "bureau Of immigration" giving the
character Of the soil, climate, productions,
schools, churches, railroads, the best means OF
reaching the State, and such other information
az would be ofuse to those intending to emigrate,
together with the lowest rates on railroads or
steamboats,, it would prove good investment.
Then, with an active State agent In the field
here to work up the business, l am satisfied good
results would flow from such an enterprise, and
your State and it's inhabitants would be largely
benefited, am, sir, very truly, yours,
d. G. BAKER,
United States Vice Consul.
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from the Fourth District. Court. parish of Or
leans. Judgment affirmed,
No. 6752. Mrs. J. b. Ducoing. ADMINISTRATIVE,
f from s5psD pstre dour Spars q o
leans. Appeal dismissed.
No $685. Ghas 2 Everett ys. R Stewart Den n,a
trict Court. parish of Orleans. Judgment
a. cas- Albert G. Bries vs. John I'm A:n Watkins
dieial District Court. parish of Orleans. Judg-
: No. selo Mrs. M. e. Kirkpatrick vs.. Tinney. h
rehearing. former decree amended SO as to
Justices spencer and DeI3anc dissent.
No. $780, Mary Johns, appellant Va. Henry J.
Brinker-Appeal from the Sixth District Court.
parish of Orleans. Judgment affirmed.
by JUSTICE SPENCER.
No. GAEL Police Jury OF the Parish Of Plaque
mines vs. James Foulhouze and o. Is. Sarpy,
appela Appeal from the District Court,
parish L Zoo, OF Pbaqueminesi Judgment afiirmed
Orleans, appellant.--Appeal from the Superior
District Court, parish of Orleans. Judgment
No esls State ex rel Euclid Borland, yr vs..
the Judge Of the Second Judicial District for
the parish Of Plauuemines.-M andamus made
:, No; 5lo2. J. +. Montague ct al vs,, We'll :
DISTRICT Court. parish of Orleans. On rehear-
q.
No. 1884. Miss Kate Nugent. appellant vs.
John McCaffrey. Appeal from the Fourth Dis
!riet Court; parish OF Orleans. Motion to dis
No 6sss State OK. rel Boutroue vs.. the Judge
Of tho Third District Court. parish OF Orleans.-
Mandamus and prohibition made perremptory.
Hoffman 4 Co. Justin Wolkart surety. Appeal
from the Fifth District Court parish of Or.
leans. Judgment reversed. "
The following cases were called and fixed for
MONDAY JANUARY II, 1878.
No e772. State of Louisiana vs. 8. ", Curtis.
No 6773. State of Louisiana vs. NJ. Gallagher.
:, No. esl2. state Of Louisiana VS.. Alonzo
No. esi3 State Of Louisiana VS.. Jacob
Thomas.
coe.
TUESDAY. JANUARY %. 1878.
No 6Ae5 Succession of r. p. Boutts.
No 674O. Sattler %. Va. Leonardo Marino.
No. 6s15. Summers d Brannins vs. James s.
No esos. William Reid Mills VS.. J. @. A. Fell
No. se55. A. A. Baudouin vs. Arthur Barbarin.
No. 36s7 Samuel Smith d 20. vs.. James dra-
No ss4e. John W.. Hillman vs. A Dubuclet.
State Treasurer: John Klein intervenor.
No. 1854. Rosina Prague Va. i. +. Walliche ct
ais,
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY %, 1873
No. $3.50. A. F. Hickman vs. G. J. Freret and
VIM. Z. Freret, IN s0ttd0.
No. 1857. Chas. w. Cammack VS.. A. L. Burthe
NJ. sel.. J. L. / i. H. Levy VS.. Board of Metro
politan Police
No. 64ss. NJ. Cooper d Sons vs. Caspar Lusse.
No. b4s9. Widow and Heirs Of Julien Seghers
vs. Neville Soule and Alb Gaillard.
No. 6737. Aurora Nee Va Pelagie Hibau.
No. $500 Job Smith vs.. VIM Durbridge.
No. SAL. Mrs Emily L. Hart vs.. st. Charles
Street Railroad Company.
The week commencing Monday. January 81,
being the first week of the country term, cases
will also be fixed and tried daily.
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BREvITIEs.

The annual meeting Of the members Of the
Milne Asylum for destitute orphan boys was held
elected directors for the ensuing year: I. N.
Marks, ]. l.. Gubernator, johnson Armstrong,
q. B 5nzano, DIR. W. G. Austin, Jacob Hassinger,
B. F. Flander. and Miguel Brisolari. A state
ment OF the affairs of the institution, submitted
by the board OF directors, was received and
ordered to be furnished to the Legislature, ac-
cording to the charter.
The s.Louisiana Slave Minstrel Quartette," .
new minstrel organization, are arranging for an
exhibition on the 28th inst. This organization is
composed of some OF the leading young colored
men of The city, and they promise fine enter
tainment.
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NOTICE TO BAKERS.

MAYoRAIrY OF NEW ORLEANS, 4
City Hall. January s, 1877.
The average price of fresh -four being this day
seven dollars; in accordance with said valua--
ton the price Of bread for the week commence
ing on MONDAY. January 7, 1877. will be-:
sixty-two ounces tor twenty cents.
Thirty-one ounces for ten cents.
Sixteen ounces for five cents.
Bakers Of bread are required to use only the
best -four Of the above value per barrel. and the
use OF damaged or inferior flour IN bread offered
for sale in this city Is prohibited. Consumes s
OF bread are requested to report to the nearest
police station any violation of the above ordi.
nance either In variation Of weight or quality Of
material.
ja6 ED. PIL4BURY, Mayor. &
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William In tho neck, severing the carotid artery.
After the shooting the accused left the house,
and eventually made his escape.
A priest was summoned, and although bleed
ing p ofusey, he made confession. DR.. Veazie,
arriving shortly afterwards, attended him and,
by his advice, the wounded boy was sent to the
Charity Hospital.
John Casey, although young in years. ID old IN
crime, being the same party who on the 9TH OF
August, 1875, stabbed and killed one Danny
Giynn, on Church street, for which he wac tried
and acquitted before the Superior Criminal
Court.
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TOO MUCH HARTSHORN,

petition has been addressed to the City Coun-
Gil, signed by citizens OF the Third Ward, COM
planning OF the ammonia works established by the
New Orleans Gas Company and one Woolworth,
on aravier street, between Magnolia and Locust
Petitioners claim that not only the works blacken
the paint OF their dwellings,, destroy vegetation,
create stencil, and are nuisance generally,
but that they are established without the permits
sion OF the city, and hence ought to be abolished.
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DEPARTMENT OF POLICE,

DEPARTMENT OF POLICE, ]
Administrators Office. I
New Orleans, January Z, 1878. J
WAS BROUGHT TO THE FOURTH DIS
w trict Pound, corner of Freret and Joseph
inc streets, on TUESDAY. January |. 1873
white star on forehead, brand j. II. on left hind
leg and horse shoe brand on right hind leg, no
shoes on and blind.
painted green.
Which, If not claimed within five days and
exp nses there n paid, will be sold at public
auction. on MONDAY, January IA. 1873. at IL
o'clock m.
By order Of
ROBT. e. DIAMOND,
ia9 Administrator.
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ADJUSTMENTS.
ST. CHARLES THEATRE.

Cal Wagner's Ministries will appear tonight in
an entirely new programme.
at the invitation OF Manager Strong Capt.
Pleasant g company, the Crescent Rifles, and the
Washington Artillery will visit the st. Charles.
ALICE OATES
will appear again tonight at the Academy In
"Gircfe- Girofa."
AT THE OPERA HOUSE
Durand's French comedy company will present
to night the popular five act vaudeville Of Sun
Chapeau d'Itaie."
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-08
A MURDERER sURRENDERs
On the Ground that He was Tired of Evad-
Ing Justice.


Yesterday evening Officer Quinn, while on duty
on Canal street, was accosted by an individual
who said his name was J. b. Scoggns, and that
he surrendered as fugitive from Texas justice.
On being INTERCEPTED coggins stated that on
the 20 h OF January, 1875, while riding along
road about two miles from Claiborne, johnson
county, Texas, he met man named VIM. Girsrd.
They stopped to play cards by the roadside,
when dispute arose about who won the game,
during which Gra d drew bowie knife and cut
him across the right hip; thereupon the former
drew revolver and shot at him three times. one
Of the balls aking effect in Girard's head, killing
him instantly.
On Flip OF paper taken from his note book he
wrote, "Killed by ]. B scoggips, and you will
find me in Bell county Texss," and left it on the
body Of the deceased Subsequently he was ar.
rested. but managed to make his escape from
the sheriff On another occasion he was chased
five miles by United States marshal. Finally
he wendell his way to this city and surrendered,
because he was tired of evading justice.
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CITY LICENSES FOR 1878.

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
City Hall. New Orleans, Dec. 30, 1877.
CITY LICENSES for 1878 will be received at
this office on WEDNESDAY, January 2, with
the following rates Of discount for prompt pay
ment. viz:
90 per cent discount for first week In January.
Is per cent discount for second week in Jane
uary.
10 per centdscountfor third week in January.
per cent discount for fourth week In jan
uary.
8 per cent discount during the month of Feb
ruary.
desc If J. @. DENIS. Administrator,
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The FIREMEN's CHARITABLE AssOCI-
TON.

The annual meeting OF the Firemen's Charita-
BILE Association occurred last evening at the
The following gentlemen were selected to serve
during the cushing year: President, l. N. Marks,
OF No. 10; vice president W. 81. Manning, OF No.
IL; secretary, Henry Andry, of Fl. and L. No. 4;
treasurer, w. J. Chevallier, OF Fl. and L. No, 2.
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MUNICIPAL ADvERrIs EmENTs.
SEALED PROPOSALS.
DEPARTMENT OF IMPRov

DEPARTMENT OF IMPROVEMENTS,
Room No. 49, City Hall,
New Orleans. January 8, 1878.
Sealed proposals will be received at this office
O'Clock M, for the REPs IRING OF FRONT
STREET. from Canal to Lafayette street, ac-
cording to the specifications on file In the office
of the City Surveyor.
The city reserves the right to accept or reject
any and all bids. JOHN MCCARTNEY.
ja4 I'd Administrator.
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THE GARDEs LAFAYETTE.

Capt. L. V. Pallas, and not Capt. selle, COM
mands the Gardes Lafayette, who have the honor
Of bearing the heroic flag of 1St4-l5 to-day. We
make this mention in correction of our reference
to the 'Gardes" yesterday, the captaincy OF
which we attributed to Capt. SeIe, OF the "Francs
Tireurs dOrleans"
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A BRUTAL BROTHER.
Meaning John Casey, Who Shot and Fa-
tally wounded His Brother william.

At half past o'clock last evening, at No. 295
Julia street, between Rampant and Dryades
streets, VIM. Casey was shot and fatally wounded
by his brother John, three years his junior. On
repairing to thu scene, q DEMOCRAT reporter was
informed that William, With bis mother, wife and
family, was sitting around the FIRE when John
Casey entered, and. approaching his brother,
said, 81 was arrested 10 day, and you did rot
come and get me out, but I got out anyway. Why
did you not come ard get me out?" To which
William replied: "Ain's you satisfied? You are ont
now" and arose to his feet.
John thereupon said: 81 have good mind to
shoot you and eat your heart" and, with this re-
mark, he drew his pistol and fred, wounding
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mo, can't pay you'll" exclaimed he: "sure's
I stand hers. / haven't got 6. cent Of money to
my namel" And bringing down his hand on
the side of his leg by way Of emphasis. he all
Internationally awoke to thu echo the slumDer-
ing dimes quarters and half dollars In nls
trousers pocket. Then, as his creditor gazsd
Silver will be ruin Of this country yet -lOht-
caQo journal.
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A PETITION TO THE LEGISLATURE.

The Mayor has prepared petition to the Leg
islature asking for the refundng OF $4,000 tx
pended by the city in excess of its bu iget, for
State purposes, during the months OF January,
February, March and April, 1877.
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Ask your grocer for the fresh ground flour
from the New Orleans mills.
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Russian women 60 out doors with their chill
dreu, but seldom with their husbands, and g.
man is not expected to take notice of another
mans wife by bowling to her when passing IN
the street.
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New American Sewing Machine. 1876 Canal
street,
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New American Sewing Machine. 1856 Canal
street.
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New American Sewing Machine. 1856 Canal
street. #
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No. 1857. Succession of John Clark. On petit
ton, MIS- PAMELA Clark. appellant. for ad-
Court. parish of Orleans. Motion to dismiss
refused.
BY JUSTICE DE BLANC
No. 6760, Succession of Jean c. Bollinger. On
oppos tlons to account of eXecutriX, appellant.
Appeal from the Parish Court parish of st.
No. 1891. Nicholas Cornell. appellant, vs. JAS
g. Davidson;-Apnetl from the Fourth District
Court parish Of Orleans. Judgment reversed
Court parish of Orleans Judgment affirmed
No. 5461. Jas. J. O'Hara appellant. vs.. city of
New Otleans.-Appeal from the Superior Dis
trict Court, parish OF Orleans. Judgment al
No $685.. wheless & Pratt VS.. F. NJ Fisk W. W.
Washburne. defendant In rule and appellant
Appeal from the Fourth District Court. parish
of Orleans. Rehearing refused
No 6692. Widow Sarah Gaines vs.. succession
Of J. Martinez del Campo. appellant
from the Second District Court. parish of Or
leans Judgment affirmed
Chief Justice Manning dissents-
No. 6702. Breaux, Fenner 81 Hall vs. Justus
FRANKIE, appellant.S Appeal from the Second
District Court. parish OF Orleans. Judgment
No. 54es. Jean Montana appellant. VS.. Angus,
tin Woerner. B, Saloy. .warrantor. Appeal
from the Fourth District Court, parish of Or
No. 53s9 Nicholas Cornell. appellant. vs.
Alexander Hili.-Appeal from the Fourth Dis
trict Court, parish OF Orleans. Judgment re-
yersed.
By JUSTICE EGAN.
No. 1891. E. Marquee & Co. appellants; vs 8.
I6rnandez Co-Appeat from the Fourth DIS
1x!H Court parish q dreams a ~ an.
~. ssol. Edward Meyer VS. G.. Deffarge. b,
shn6rt. garnishee End appeHanL Appea
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