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CRY ECROEs.

Jas. Dillon was arrested and locked up in
the sub-Seventh Station, charged with shoot
ing and wounding.
Jack Mills was lodged in the Harbor Sta
ton, charged by James Burden with high
way robbery Of $780, e1 ..
Ada Benton, soled dove was locked up in
the Third Station, charged with stealing $25
from John Edingham. O
At 9 o'clock Saturday an unsuccessful at
tempt was made by burglars to enter Mr..
Hopkins residence, located on Fourchey, near
Aline street. q
John S. Cook was immured In the Central
Station, charged with stabbiDg and slightly
wounding Patrick Sullivan, at the Henry Clay
house, on Lafayette street. e7
Sunday morning the unoccupied frame
house, situated on Laurel, near Marengo
street, was slightly damaged by fire. The
property is owned by P. Milhas.
A half-past IL o'clock the unotcupied frame
house situated on Water street, between Val
ence and Cadiz streetse took fire and was
slightly damaged. The property is owned by
Lehman, Abrahams Il Co., and the fire is sup
posed to have been the work Of an incendiary.
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A MUSICAL TREAT.

On the Goth Of this month grand concert
will be given at Grunewhld Hall, by Mrs. J.
Schwartz, the sweet soprano at the Rampant
Street synagogue, whose voice, noted for its
thorough training and Hexibility, has placed
her high In the list of singers. On this occa-
sion the worthy beneficiary will be assisted by
some of the best amateurs Mrs. Pauline
Black, the leading soprano OF the Jackson
Street Trinity Church, will be certainly an at
traction. also the delightful and most cdti-
waited voices of Mi sses Reiman, Pokorny oand
Pora, who may be mentioned as accomplished
pinnists Miss Lily Dreyfous o stranger In
Our midst. has a rich, sympsthetic voice, that
cannot fail to please ell who appreciate vocal
music TO this list Of names must be added
those Of Misses Keith, Solomon and hrebs
whose voices will certainly enhance the at
traction Of the musical treat in store for oil
who attend Mrs. Sehwartz's concert sst
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remained and are safisiied.--t Ihibodaux SEN
tinel.
Reports reach us from the lower part of the
parish as to the injury done the seed cane, O
great portion OF it having been entirely lost.
indeed. the remark is general that whenever
the cane was windrUwed In low places IT has
been more or less injured. West Baton Rouge
Sugar Planter.
Ing to the st. Charles Herald, differs from
that Of most planters on this subject. Ills
wind-rowed cane was found unfit for grind
ing, though his standing cane made good SUI
glr.D These differences are difficult to ex-
plain, unless acquainted with all the facts
We know an instance In which cane laid down
on Thursday before the freeze would not make
sugar; but 1t was SO green that 1T Is doubtful
II there was any, sugar In II when vino 81.
the immaturity Of the cane, and this
did more damage than the freeze. You Gun
manufacture sugar Of ripe cane usually Tor
twenty days after @ freeze, by lowering the
knife Us the acidity descends but last year
sweetness to the upper ones, hence the great
loss. We have much to learn on the subject
Of saving cane by windrowing, and that 49,
what amount Of damage should cause us 70
haul to the mill instead OF laying It down to
save 1t. Our own experience and that OF our
neighbors suggest that whenever frozen, haul
to the mill and convert 1t into sugar as quick
ly Dis possible. Il Assumption Pioneer
Mr. James NJ. Putnam, OF New Orleans, who
! Is one OF the most practical gentleman OF oil
| the sugar merchants, made q proposition vt
| the january meeting OF the Sugar Planters
Association, which deserves much attention
He proposed that labor contracts on sugar
plantations should begin and end OF, March 1.
! instead OF January /, as now. He gave as o
| reason for the proposed change that planters
are now compelled to hurry their sugars, of
to market before. properly drained, or when
| the market was low, to raise funds to meet
their obligations; whereas. if March ] was The
end Of the year, planters would be aOle e
overcome that great Disadvantages, ana t
plant their cane with the OLD force
before they become demoralized by
the payment Of back wages INC
greatest drawback to the sugar planters is IN
Che delay attending q reorganization. Of MS
laborers, and much valuable time Is lost
when he should be blowing and planting, be
cause laborers were tardy III making con
tracts. II they had nc. money to spend. they
would lose not more than the holiday week
aud even IL they were disposed to loiter aitel
that time. planters would DO masters OF TN
situation. on account OF back pay IN thell
hands. Then, too, there is no time in the veal
when plantation work could better bear slack
ing than in March, as it is between the plant
ing and cultvating season for cane. We hop'
that Mr. Putnams proposition will be gen
orally discussed by sugar planters. and tina
as an experiment some OF them may give 1t
trial this year. New Iberia Sugar Bowl.
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SUNDAY NIGHT BLAZE.
The Total Loss Estimated Mt 500


At half-past 10 O'Clock last night fire broke
out In woodshed on johnson street, between
Palmyra and Gasquet streets, owned by Mrs.
Wepp and occupied by Mr.. Coppert, which
was totally destroyed.
The fire then extended to a baker shop on
johnson street This property was totally
destroyed; it was owned and occupied by Mr..
F. Bench, and was insured in the Orleans
Insurance Company for $500. The flames
then extended to the cottage house belong ing
to Mr.. Grand, which was totally destroyed
The fire then communicated to the cottage
on Palmyra street, owned by Mr., James
Harry, and left it in ashes The fire then de-
stroyed Mr.. q. Myers cottage on Palmyra
street. No insurance.
The fire then extended to the grocery store
corner of johnson and Palmyra streets,
owned and occupied by Mr.. Koepfer which
was partially destroyed. Insured in the Mer-
chants Insurance Company for $1,000.
Mr. Koepfer's house, on Johnson street, was
also DESTROYED. ts==t
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SUCCESSION NOTICES.


Succession of Caroline Tfemann, de-
ceased wife Of Christian Philip Senner:
SECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE
- parish Of Orleans, No, 4O.110 = Whereas
Christian Philip senner has petitioned the
court for letters Of administration on the estate
of his wife. the late Caroline Tiemann Senner,
deceased intestate. Notice Is hereby given to
all whom 1t may concern to show cause within
ten days why the prayer OF the said petitioner
should not be granted.
By order OF the court.
fe2611 JOHN HERBERT. Clerk.
SUGGESTIONS of Frank III. Mitchell and
Martha e. Mitchell bis wife.
GECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PAR
- ish Of Orleans No. 4O121-Whereas, Charles
Wilson has petitfoned the court for letters Of
administration on the estate Of the late Frank
II Mitchell and wife, deceased Notice is hereby
given to all whom 1t may concern to show cause
within ten days why the prayer Of the said
petitioner should not be granted
BY order OF the court
fe7 II 16* JOHN HERBERT Clerk.
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JUDICIAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
SHERIFF. SALES.
john 9. wcems vs.. Delta Moss Company.

John g. wcems VS.. Delta Moss Company.
GIxTH DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PAR
y ish Of Orleans. No. 967e-By virtue of writ
Of Geril faeeiass, to me directed BY the hon y,
OF Orleans. In the above entitled cause. I will
proceed to sell ct public auction, on the R,remi-
ary IS. 1878. at 1915 o'clock a. m. the following
described p rN tyd e W n1un
corner of Canal and Galyez streets, in this city.
In squire bounded by. Canal, Galyez. Johnson
and aasduet streets. built upon said ground
under lease thereof. and known as the Delta
D. ALL THE MACHINERY AND NOVA BLEs
contained in said building. and consisting OF
two engines and Hppurtenanees thereof neees-
sary to the carrying on Of said business. to.
gether with oil the Office furniture. consisting Of
desks etc. Also, one mule one float, two sets Of
harness, one tarpaulin, seven bales Of moss and
one roll of buraps.
The whole .as per inventory. which may be
seen In my Office
Seized In the above suit.
Terms-Cash on the spot
THOMAS f. HANDY
Civil Sheriff of the Parish of Orleans.
feat II Ii
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PROCLAMATION
Warwick,
EARL MARSHAL OF THE EMPIRE

To all whom these presents shall come-Greet-
ing:
For the purpose of celebrating the approach
ing Fete Day of His Blessed Majesiy in becom-
ing manner. the usual gala procession will be
ordered in due time
His Majesty. however, has imposed and or
dained certain conditions governing this De-
partment which conditions are hereby pro-
mulgated for the information of His Majesty's
loyal subjects:
I. No promscuous maskers will be allowed to
join or participate in the Royal Pageant.
II. Organized bodies of maskers will be glad
ly received and assigned positions on applica-
ton TO this department. to be made ON or be-
fore Thursday. February %. Applications to
state whether body is mounted or on foot. Ad-
dress Drawer 1o1. Postoffice.
III. No Advertising Vans. or any designs of
such character, will be allowed in the pageant.
God save the King!
WARWICK,
Earl Marshal OF the Empire.
Official:
ESPY. Seventh Secretary.
Carnival Palace. New Orleans, February O.
A. d. 1875 and the 10o6th of H. NJ. reign. ia
fe1O 1w
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Civil Sheriff Of the Parish Of Orleans
ia1O rs fell rF.
Jose pin ID. Taylor vs.. Mrs. Louise scott
and her husband.

and her husband.
L,IFTH DISTRICT COURT FOR THE
IL parish OF Orleans No. s869-By virtue OF II
writ of seizure and SALE to me directed by the
honorable the Fifth District Court for the parish
OF Orleans, in the above entitled cause. /
will proceed to sell at public auction. at the
Merchants and Anctioneers Exchange, Royal
street between Canal and CustoSnhouse streets.
In the Second District Of this city, on FRIDAY,
March is, 1873, at 10 o'clock MI, the following
described property, to wit
A CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND. with
the buildings and improvements thereon and
the appurtenances thereof, 81 uated In the Sec
ond District Of this city, designated by the
numbers one and two OF square number one
hundred and ninety. nine. bounded by Ursu
lines. Claiborne. Robertson streets and Bayou
Road. forming part Of o large portion OF ground,
feet front on Claiborne street. eighty feet eight
inches front on Ursulihes street, whereof 1t
forms the corner. by a depth OF seventy four
feet three inches on the opposite obique line.
and a width on the rear line OF one hundred and
five feet two inches: the whole according to q
sketch made by J. A. DHemecourt. deputy
surveyor. dated twenty fifth Of February, 1864.
annexed to an act In the records Of ID. Eude.
late q notary public in this city. dated twenty
second Of September. 1868. Being the same
property the defendant herein acquired by pur-
chase from Valentine Fontaine, by act passed
before ?. Charles Cuvellier late a notary public
In this city, under date OF the twenty-sixth day
of March, 1873.
Seized in the above suit. ag
Terms-Cash on the spot. -
THOMAS FL. HANDY,
Civil Sheriff Of the Parish OF Orleans.
fe11 22mhb IL
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JUDICIAL ADvERr IsEMENTs.
AUCTION SALES.
BY Hoey, Macon q O'Gonnor. 4
IMPORTANCE TO CAPITALISTS. a,
EMITTED STATES BONDS AND BANK AND
INSURANCE STOCKS,
AT AUCTION, WITHOUT LIMIT.
AUCTION SALES.
SUCCESSION OF JAMES NJ. ALLEN.
Second District Court for the Parish Of Orleans
No. 0O44. 5N

RY HQEY, MACON q o,CoNnoR. NICHOLAS
ID J. Hoey, Auctioneer Office. No. II Caron-
deet street : TUESDAY. February &C. 1875
Of u 30 o'clock p. m. at the St Charles Auction
Exchange, In the Basement retunda OF tho St.
Charles Hotel. in this city % New Orleans, by
virtue of an order OF the honorable the Sec
ond District Court for the parish Of Orleans,
dated February 2. 1873, will be sold at public
auction, for account Of the estate Of james M.
| Allen, deceased. the followingdesoribed stocks
09 !. TW vs. H Il INBRED AND FORTY SEVEN
SHA RES of the capital stock OF the New Orleans
Canal and Banking Company; r,an., .,,.,,,
| o. ONE HUNDRED AND FORTY-FIVE
| SHARES Of The capital stock OF the Factors and
Traders, Iqs4rapes GoRpany II NsW qrleaps
SHARES Of the capital stock Of the h MERCHANTS
also ff i 8 u fEha 'a sTATEB BONDS of
eaeh. per cent registered bonds, funded loar
s. Ten UNITED STATES BONDS of s5oo
| each. per eent registered bonds. funded LOAF
g. ONE GOLD WATCH AND CHAIN.
| T. ONE PAIR GOLD. EYEGLASSES.
| The stocks and bonds will be sold in lots X
| suit purchasers.
Terms Of sale Cash on transfer or delivery.
| fes I'd III.
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The City Of New Orleans VS.. Alfred II.
Jones Same We. same,

rTHIRD DISTRICT COURT FOR THE
a parish Of Orleans. Nos .2ost94 aud 29195--
me directed by the honorable the Third
District Court for The parish of Orleans, in
the above entitled causes, for city taxes of
lie auction at the Merchants and Auetioneers'
Exchange. Royal street. between Canal and
Cust9mhonse streets p the Second District ,aza
u o'clock M, the following described property.
to wit
uated in the First District of shis city. in,
square number seven hundred and fifty -four.
bounded by Scott, Pierce aasdust and Palmyra
streets measuring three hundred and nj ne
teen feet front on Scott street by three hundred
and nineteen feet In depth,
Seizsd in the above sui s.
Terms-Cash on the spot.
THOMAS IA HANDY.
Civil Sheriff Of the Parish of Orleans.
MIN fn1t
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BOARDING.

CELECT PRIVATE BoARDING-.COMFoR
> ably furnished front rooms can pc obtained.
month, by applying at the elegant private resi-
dence No. rs Carondelet street !, Parties In
onnortuntty. A fne bath room also attached to
the house. References exchanged. je9s II
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The city of New Orleans vs. Henry Brinlsle.

YNHIRD DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PAR
writ Of Heri facias to me directed By the honora-
bic the Third DistrictCour for the Parish NJ Or
leans In the above entitled cause, for city taxes
at the Merchants and Auctioneers' Exchange.
Royal street. between Canal and Custorahouse
in the Second District Of this city. on MONDAY.
February IL, 1878. at IL o'clack M. the following
described property. to wit:
TWO CERTAIN LOTS OF GROUND. situated
in the Sixth District OF this city. III square
number one hundred and twenty eight. bounded
by Peters, Jersey. Tchouptoulas and Leontine
streets, designated as lots number esyen and
street by one hundred and ten in depth.
Seized in the above suit.
Terms-Cash on the spot.
THOMAS Fl. HANDY,
Civil Sheriff OF the Parish Of Orleans
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JERSEY AND ALDERNEY
MILK. MILK. MILK.


Pure and fresh. from the country. to be had
Corner CarOndelet and Common streets
and Branch, No. 60 Canal street, meal
the Custom House, North Side.
The only places In the city where this cele
brated milk can be procured.
Pure, rich and sweet Jersey and Alderney
Milk and Buttermilk, at cents per glass. re-
ceited daily on ice. via Jackson Railroad, from
the famous .Arcola Dairy Farm. Said stock ts
from the we'll known Fowier's importations OF
Jersey and Attorney CATTLE
Also kept on hand. Mead, Soda. Yichy. Min.
eral Waters. Homemade Pies and Pastry.
se8 1y5thp
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SUGGESTIONS of Frank III. Mitchell and
Martha e. Mitchell, bis wife.
CONSTABLE SALES.
. pearson, Agent, VS.. Royal Japanese

Geo. Pearson, Agent, VS.. Royal Japanese
Troupe, B. Mccormick. manager.
- the parish Of Orleans, No. s09o-By virtue of
o writ Of feri facias, to me directed by the
Hon. John Mccormick. Second Justice Of the
Peace in and for the parish of Orleans, In the
above stated suit, will proceed to sell at pub
lie. auction, at No. 80 Camp street, on MONDAY.
February II, 1878. at IL o'clock M
One lot of CJSTU VI Els. one lot If TOYS, one
small PIANO, one TRUNK, one CHEST and q
lot of SUNDRIE5.
Seized in the above stated suit.
Terms--Cash on the spot. "a
ja31 fec II M. RUSSELL. Constable.
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Charles Eberlin W.. Paul SarrebressOiIes
and Alfred Sarran In soiido.

EyOURTH JUSTICE COURT FOR THE PAR
IL ish Of Orleans. No. 5ls5--By virtue Of writ
Of fieri facias against Alfred Sarran. defendant
herein. to me directed by the Hon. +. b.
Hernandez, Fourth Justice of the Peace, for
the parish Of Orleans, I will proceed to sell at
1878 at II o'clock a. M. in front OF my office
No. Frenchmep street. In the Third District OF
this city, the following described property. TO
wit
ONE LOT OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,
Seized in the above entitled and numbered
suit.
feb II le* VIM r. HAYS. Constable.
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FOR SALE.
LosT-FoUND.

r .OST-THE FOLLOWING STATE WAR
1 \ rants have been lost by the owner thereof:
No. $40, for 5000, dated January 2b, 1876 No 1881.
for 5000. dated February IS, 1876, and No 1889,
for $3.50, dated also February 10, 1876 All per-
sons are caut Toned against negotiating the same
MS payment has been stopped fest
r ,OsT-ON THE FOURTH OF FEBRUARY,
- 1878. on steamer Fanchon, @ POCKET
BOOK containing several dollars in currency
and three valuable notes, all signed by Benz
Gibson. and by him Endorsed for SCI each. and
due LIST s1s OF APRIL lst 81 yny and Dist q Deeem
may keep the enclosed money and no questions
asked II returned at the Democrat office. Par
ties are notified not to negotiate for same.
fec st
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WTANTED-TOP PURCHASE, FROM loo, 900 TO
w 100000 Dry MOLASSES BARREL SLAVES.
All parties having less slaves than the number
above mentioned can, however, write or apply
to CHS. PERRILLIAT, 10 Cont street, New Or
leans, La ja31 15t*
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MISCELLANEOUS.

WANTED-A SITUATION AS MANAGER
w OF u sugar planta ion Has amtle expe-
rience. gives best OF references and fully appre-
cates present neces sites. Address BUSIN ESS,
Postnffiee lock box No 1873 fe7 1W
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THE LOAN OFFICE,

Delinauents will take notice that all unre-
deemed pledges, whegeon interest has not been
paid UP to September L. 1877. will be offered for
sale without distinction, at public auction.
from and after Marsh 1 1878.
fn1n at OTTO SCMWANER.
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81 E0 FOR PIANO TUNING BEST WORK
spI :.1V $50 Magazine. D. LEECH. Soiree
Pianist. jy5 1y
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HELP NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

w street. for the country, one Cook, one
Washer and One Gardener. Has on hand o
good housekee IfE aG1TM
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mi RS. BLOCK-NO. 142 CAMP STREET DE-
UA sires her patrons to know she has on hand
some excellent servants. walters cooks. cham
bermads; also, two or three No. ! laundresses
and an experienced housekeeper. au17 tt
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WANTED-A RESPECTABLE WOMAN
w wants situation MS cook or washwoman.
or would do both In O small family. References
given. Address NJ r., this office. fe1O 3t
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WANTS.
SITUATIONS wANTEn-FEMALEs.

Cooks. Nurses. Cham,,crmaids, Etc.
WANTED--A SITUATION BY A YOUNG
w Girl to do housework. Is fully competent
Can give good city references. Address 9. ID.
this Office. fe1B
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yN1ANTED-sUaAR COOLERS, IF SOUND,
w good order and cheap. PLANTER Dem
ocrat office. $500 tt
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LNOUND-A POCKET BOOK, CONTAINING
Il money and other valuables. which the owner
can recover by proving property. on applica-
fe1O At# ##+# sy.rE#=
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WANTED--A SITUATION BY A YOUNG
| w eolored boy to do cooking Can give good
references. Address J. NJ. this office. fe1o
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WANTED BY TWO LADIES. SITUATION
w as cook ard also nursing by ~ young girl
can give best OF reference. Apply to M. Ii. 1877
St. Joseph street fec
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CHARGED WITH ROBBERY.

Detective Maoney OF the Seveath precinct. led into
tho Essex Market Police Court yesterday John Gard
ner seventeen years of age OF No ~ Rutgers street.
accused ny William Clancy, OF No 800
Delaney street, with having the 18th OF June last
forced open the door OF SALOON and stolen Sos bank
notes. together with $3.50 worth OF wines, Drandies
and cigars. Tho stolen property passed through
several hands. but Maloncy succeeded in tracing to
Frank GicrloH, who resides In Madison street He
was arrested and brought to the Seventh precinct
station house, where he admitted nis guilt aud
said that he and his two brothers, Will
tam and Henry hau been induced by Gardner 10 Join
him In the burglary. Early yesterday morning De-
tectivo Maloney succeeded IN nnding Gardner, whom
MED wicdRo OF the burglary, aud said that the
GieTiors trying TO shield themselves By expos
ing him 10 prosecution. Justice Duly however.
committed him ST. 900 to await tue action Of the
Grand Jury, aud held GierloT In $500 to appear ~
XilnaRa.
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that be arst the tug on sixtynfth street. East
River, aud blow bis nrst whistle to take the
right; Abe rug answered readily, and very soon
aitervsrd turned her head eastward, toward
Black Wells lsand "rhs scows," said he, "befors
that had tendency to swing and toward as; ct
that time time the captain SAID, Port your wheei;'
tho scows were swinging faster than answered
helm; we rang The shut on bell. then the stop bell,
and also two 10 back; a. this time the scow had
got abreast OF the pilot house; we swung toward
alter stopping and backing went ahead 10 keep Oh
shore or vessels alongside The dock; made turn
or Two ahead aud got strengthened up 10 me tide we
stopped again aud then started ahead under one
bel; the captain asked tue mate 10 look
and see the all right; l
over and there was boat near II; shortly attsrwe
started and went into our dock; inc tug. had four
scows In TOW, two alongside and Two At hawser,
loaded with street sweeplngs; the scows had rud-
ders nor any means OF steering so lar as know II
they had they would not have ncar US; after
the signals were answered we ported tho whccl;
rang 20 slow, stop and back; rang to so ahead to
Keep from going ashore; alter wo got Strengthened
inquiry was made about ,ns scow was acting under
the orders OF The captain"
John Hammond, sccoad pilot OF tho Providence,
and Captain Benjamin F. simmons, OF the steamer,
who were in tbs pilot horse with DAVIS. testified ana
corrooorated that witness testimony.
George Cox, captain OF the tug Cnie testified that
hard sns o. Of
ahead over one OF our scows with her wheel;
i sent my man IN "a, a boat 70 render assist,
mo halt Q minute moro time, or hud
she laid TOO Tor whio would have Deon clear OF
hcr; II she had taken bali turn back she would not
no use; the wheels OF tho Providence were IN mo-
ton sue was turning ahead for her dock; nor wheel
struck tho port quarter OF the scow aud turned Is
bottom up.
Other witnesses wero examined, who testified sub
stantially did those who preceded them. The
matter was then adjourned for week, whe n the
COMMISSIONER Will render decision.