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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-07
HE CUT AND RAN.
A Man Cut in the Back and Very Danger
Ously wounded.

At about 7:3o o'clock yesterday morning. at
the corner Of Basin and Poydras streets, "a diff
Guilty occurred between two negroes, named re-
spectivey Ike Howard and Buck Layne. which
terminated in the former being cut Just below
the left shoulder blade and dangerously
wounded with spring knife in the HANDS Of
The wounded man was conveyed By his
friends to his residence. No 232 Lafayette
street where he was examined by phy5lelan
who pronounced his condition critical Al
though the affair occurred within few squares
Of the Central Station. not a police officer put
in an appearance. and the would be murderer,
taking advantage of the absence ola
LIMB OF HE LAW,
quietly walked off and has not been heard Of
since. The wounded man. when interviewed
made the following statement regaralng ne
accused was standing In front OF my door using
obscene language, when ordered him away; ne
woul1 not 90, so / put him away. Yesterday
morning, as was coming from market, L met
the accused; as soon as he saw me he called me
a bad name and rushing On me, Grew spring
knife and stabbed me in the back.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-07
MISS RoULIGNy's CONCERT.

The "glittering horseshoe OF the Opera
House was we'll filled last night. We cannot
say that the house was crowded: but it was
ful-full OF select company-of all those who
love music and know how to appreciate 1t. Inc
scene reminded US OF old times. when the
Opera was an institution in New Orleans, and
when our people gathered there. the ladies'
fully armed and equipped and the gentle
men up and in arms to meet them In
social and courteous converse. The occa-
sion was the complimentary concert offered
to Miss Corinne Bouligny by the citizens
of New Orleans. Miss Bouigny is one Of the
Jewels of our artistic crown Of whom we are
proud. and call in her name could not fail to
give an enthusiastic response. We would like
to do it. but we will not expatlate upon the
house, it was gorgeous sight where the most
beautiful women in this country, where all are
beautiful, shone in bright galaxy, artistically
bedecked before the admiring eyes that looked
upon the gaudy scene.
The entertainment opened with Artols Sou
yenirs de BelIni." violin solo. by MIR. Curant
and this, the first part of the concert, included
besides Thabergs Jaaqhse Tor the piano on
grand love duo of L'Afrieaine, sung by Miss
Henriette Dolhonde and Mr. salomon. and the
grand aria from sem agn ana su NV fhe
We have only compliments to pay Mrs. Sam
uel and to Mr.. Curant for the manner in which
they acquitted themselves OF the difficult task
they had imposed upon themselves, and WhlcL
contributed largely to the lustre OF the concert
II requires real talent apd more than ord1nar3
boldness the part OF the oldest protsssiona ais
broad sostenutas Of the andante of the aria o
Semiramide. which task the richest voices, a;
does the entire partition OF RosslnIs early com
But there is nothing. seemingly. that our Ia
tive nightingale will not dare to accomplish
The effort was successful. and created eensld
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-07

cradle surprise, evinclng 9, magnificent neve,s
opment of the lower notes OF her voice, when We
hope not ro w. 70 DO oe no az sne
because we observed any deficiency in the
scope or volume of Miss Boulgny's higher mo- es
but simply in ssoictude OF maintenance OF
the rich gift with which she Is endowed by
nature, that is reach roundness and purity in
the alto scale. with q ned'u'n n lmost faultless
With these characteristics mali ned and the
addition Of the powerful contralto notes PC
qured by her within the past two years. Miss
Bouligny can claim that she has an extrhofhi,
nary voice and one which may already be called
',up granite uoI . in the woTus OF the french.
THE SECOND PART
opened with the grand mazurka OF kremzer,
which was admirably interpreted on the violll'
by Mr. Thee Current Wh2 j Is destn nee to shlhe
The Diva" Miss CoriDns BgullgnY. loiinWed
will the rnrnijna Of lie Sopgs dune Mutt Es,
Of Ambrose Thomas Her rendering o. the WoI 4.
Of the great master was so perfect. her pearly
notes were so we'll cadenced the music so Wen
suited her voice, or perhaps We are mistaken
ber charming notes took up the music with
such talent, that the auditorium was literally
entranced. and she was encored with such vigor
that she had to come back and sing again. she
graceful song of La Cigale and In Fourmi. , u
fable Of the inimitabe Lafontaine set TO music
She sang this with so much grace that the on
thusiastic plaudis Of the audience forced her
back and she had to sacrifice one more song, a
few more warbles from her enhancing voice to
the furious desirs Of public exigency. she then
witty ballad. which she gave In her usual intel
ligent and sprightly way, The audience, when
she had completed did their best to make her
sing again but human endurance and feminine
Mrs Samuel then delighted the asssmbiage
with her perfect Interpretation OF the Valse on
la bemol' Of Chopin.
We are not an enthusiast Of the piano, bul
under the we'll trained and artistic fingers o.
Mrs Samuel the instrument takes voice and
tone, music and elopuence, to such an extent
that We forget all the infections that the instru
ment has put upon u.s. and reve In the realms
of poetry and music under the enhancing in
| huencs Of the artists talent.
Miss HenEiette D?lhonds afterwar dtb sane hs
usual clear and magnificent voice, ranging
without the slightest difficulty, from tho highes
! to the lowest registers.
Mr.. Rossi sang the, Scene Dramatiqqe, iron
voice. and the performance closed with q de
lghtfu song by Miss Bouligny entitled, "Bn b.
then what could do" which was received witt
enthusiastic applause by the audience. w
were happy to sec that our songstress was g
we'll greeted and appreciated by her own peo
pie particularly as the fac, DESTROYS the effec
of the old proverb that no ono can b9
| prOphet in his own country.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-07

dry amendments to and changes In his amend !.
ment. When the vote was finally taken on II. II
thereafter honoraby discharged wounded or
disabled soldiers or the wives or danghters Oh
soldiers shall be appointed to such offices.
The amendment was agreed to-yeas 81, nays
81, as follows:
Yeas -Messrs. Allison, Anthony, Blaine, Rurn ,
Dawes Ed~""dds FfMafy Msrr
mon. Morrill, Oglesby, Paddock T - Saunl n
ders Speneer Teller. voorhees,, Waddligh ana
Nay" Messra pally, Beck, Booth, T Bruce.
Garland Carl, Harris Hill, Hour, Jones q Florida.
M Matth"ws Mazey' Sargent, SALISBURY and Win
The section as 1t came from the House was
then amended so as to read that from and
after the passage Of the net. In case OF vacancy
from any cause the office of Pension Agent
shall be filed by wounded or disabled soldiers
the wives or the daughters of Union soldiers,
Pending vote on the motion to strike e. ont
section as amended by Mr. Dorsey. the senate,
Mt 8: 40 p. m. on motion Of Mr.. Ingalls, ad-
lourned.
Mr.. Thompson offered Joint resolution
declaring all propositions to change or modi-
fy the existing tariff laws injurious and de-
trimental to the interests OF the people, ana
that it Is unwise to waste time discussing the
WDOu JhflH DILL ItelsII5u W bIt coihthioo-N
Of the whole.
BY Mr. Jones, of Ohio: To appoint com
mission to examine into the cause and pre-
yention of diseases of imported farm stock
By Mr.. Fort. of Illinois Authorizing the
Commissioner of the General Land ONCE to
adjust the claims of Illinois and other States
in relation to swamp lands.
BY Mr.. Schleicher, of Texas A bill relating
to the San Diego, Corpus Christi and Rio
Grande Railroad.
| By Mr. Morris of Illinois: A bill to amend
the Revised Statutes, relating to the tax Oh
| native wines.
Mr.. Shelley, of Alabama, moved to sus-
pend the rules to pass the bill relating to the
tax on tobacco at sixteen cents per pound, or
cigars ut S. per 1000; on cigarettes weighing
less than three pounds per 1000 at 81 %, anc
on cigarettes weighing more than three
pounds per 1000 at S.. The vote resulted
yeas 100, nays 115, and the motion was defeat
ed, two-thirds not voting affirmatively.
Mr. Scales, of North Carolina, moved II
suspend the rules and take up for considera
ton the bill to establish permanent form o
government In the District of Columbia. Thu
motion was agreed to and the House pro
ceeded to consider the bill as In committee o
the whole.
The House was engaged with the Distric
bill all day, and AT o'clock p. m. adjourned
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-07
SPANISH DENOMINATION.

IT ia rumored that the Spanish citizens Of this
city will shortly celebrate the return OF peace In
Cuba by grand public demonstrations They
are only awaiting Information from tho Casino
Esnanol do Habana in order to make the dis
play on the same day here as in Havana. 1t is
thought that on Sunday next the display viii
harmony is now being prepared for the, occa-
sion. In connection with this celebration 1t
would be well to mention that many Cuban
refugees in New Orleans avaiing thensel yes of
the peace proclamation. have left for their ma
tive isle The last German steamer leaving
New Orleans carried homo about ifty OF them
and many more are yet preparing to leave.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-07
PIN POOL.

The tournament came to an end last night by
Zachringer beating Curtis. Blanco winssthe first
prize, Goodman the second and Frank Maggioli
the third. The following players are tied for
the fourth prize: Cazeres, Lugut. Bout, Abadie;
Csste and IA hringer Inc tie W,1 De ,Played
appear will forfeit his chances.
Yesterday score is as follows:
One hundred and first game-Cazeres s
One hundred and second game-Coste s
Lugui 4.
One hundred and third game-zachrnger 8
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-07
SENSATIONAL.

The following circular was posted upon va
rious fence corners and upon the Custom
House corner yesterday morning early:
MECHANICS AND LABoRERs.
Rdiiy Or,e and Az
NOW Is THE TINE TO SPEAK.
Capita Is again crushing labor. Our brethren
of the West are alive to the issue and are pre-
pairing to meet it. :, We must not lag behind.
Lafayette Square. on Saturday. May IL. at 7 80
.. =, j,
By order Of the committee +. q.
We are men who know our rights and know
ing dare maintain them.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-07
THE COTTON EXCHANGE.

We learn that the Cotton Exchange intends to
Immediately memorialze Congress asking IL
the signal service be organized on a permanent
basis with the object of increasing its efficiency
and requesting that liberal appropriations De
BE- enabled to establish signal station at Port
Eads, at the mouth Of the Mississippi. for the
better protection Of the commerce OF the port OF
Na1U 0rlpapa
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-07
MISCELLANEOUS NOTES.

Administrator Brown will probably intro
ducs to-day, at the Council meeting, resolu-
ton In reference to retrenchment.
Mr.. John Hughes. a we'll known and InHuen-
tiaI citizen of Algiers visited the Mayor yes
terday to learn whether there were any
prospects Of cleaning out Verret canal. but tho
want of money seems to preclude the work at
present, and then there is the opinion OF the
Board Of Health, which is opposed to all sorts
of excavations at this season Of the year
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-07
THE BELT RAILROAD.

Another application is made to the Council
by the Belt Railroad Company for n switch. this
time alongside Of the coffee warehouse, and
there is no doubt that the request will he grant
ed Col Denis refers to the matter with pleas.
ure saving that it is another indication Of
prosperity, for the saving in handling the coffee
coming to this port will be equal to that scono-
mized In Baltimore and New York.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-07
DENISE OF JULES NORLOM.

In the prime Of life, at the age Of thirty fouE.
jules Nobom died suddenly yesterday after
noon. A few minutes prior TO the mournful
event he was in the most exuberant spirits. diff
fusng around him that magnetic influence that
bidding Of his nncle Mr.. Nobom. Of the then
great Commercial firm Of .e N99Ion iss5 q
when quite youth, and Immediately alter
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-07
THE SIGNAL SERVICE.

The chief signal officer of the army has writ
ten to Mr.. Simons. the local signal officer. ex-
pressing his qualification at the high state Of
efficiency in which the inspector found the
signal office. in this city few days ago. He
has also written notifying Mr.. Cashell. the
assistant signal officer at this station. that his
name has been placed on the list for early pro-
rnntinn
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-07
THE ROUTE OF THE PARADE TO-DAY

This afternoon the First Brigade Of the
Louisiana State Militia will parade for review
and inspection.
The troops will form on Canal street at $50 D.
m, left resting on Rampant, and after formation
the line will move up ST. Charles street to Julia,
out Julia to Camp down Camp to Gnartres and
down to St Louis out st. Louis to Rampant, up
Rampant to north side of Canal cont Canal,
passing Bourbon where Gen. Behan vii review
the trDOps and the parade be dismissed.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-07
GOVERNMENT BONDS.

The New Orleans National Bank, 81 Camp
street advertise In another column that they
are tho United States depositary and govern
ment agent for tbs sale Of the now per cent
bonds, in denominations Of $50 and upwards.
They also nsgOtiaje oil government bond5s
coupons and gold converted.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-07
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
Washington. April 80, 1878.

BY virtue of the authority given by the act of
Congress approved July IA. 1870 entitled An
act to authorize the refunding of the national
debt" l hereby give notice that the principal
designated, known as "flve-twenty bonds,,' OF
the act of March B. 1865. consqls OF 1862 viii pc
paid at the Treasury OF the United states, In
the city of Washington, on and after the thir-
tieth day of July. 1878. and that the interest on
Coupon bonds. dated July J. 1865, namely:
s5O-No SC, Oo1 to No. 30. 900 both inclusive: 500
No. s5 001 to No. 10000. both inclusive; S5Oo-No.
No so DOL to No. 90 600 both inclusive; $1"0O-NO.
losoOl to No. 114 400. both inclusive: total cou-
pom, 1884, OO,0OO
Registered bonds, 'redeemable at the pleas
ure Of the United States after the first day Of
July. 1870" as follows &5O-No. 1851 to No. 1900,
both inclusive: No. 14,lol to 1920 both inclu-
siye: a5OO-No. 1901 to No. 1900, both inclusive:
slOOo-No. 2s,751 to No. 3o1oo, both incl usive
sl0O0O-No. 14.851 to No. l5,507. both inclusive
total registered, s200O,oo0.
The amount outstanding included in the
numbers above, is $5,OOo,OO0
All United States bonds forwarded for re-
demption should be addressed to the Loan
Division, Secretarys office" and all registered
bonds should be assigned to the Secretary OF
the Treasury for redemption"
Where parties desire checks in payment Tor
registered bonds. drawn to order Of any one
Secretary of the Treasury. for redemption, ac-
count of the owner or owners, giving name or
JOHN SHERMAN. Secretary.
The various bondholders. especially those
residing in the country, will understand from
this circular that the bonds named. with the
coupons, must be presented by the date named
and that interest upon either ceases after that
Iaa
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-07

REoFEsISG OF THE SPANISH FoET HOTEL
Our TREND, Philip Bl mng the yell-knoTs
Old Spanish Fort Hotel. where visitors wi
always find polite and attentive walters. reat
to serve at moments notice the finest edibl
they will be Just o. K. coming frozn the VI
known "sazerac." The New Orleans City, Pa
and Lake Railroad Company. which will beg
Basin and Canal. let down visitors at the We
tn reshold Of the hotel
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-07
kfrIlrk bum ID.

Between the hours Of 10 and Ii o'clock yester
day morning mulatto girl named FRANCE
CutcheOn. while in a closet at his residence va
struck dumb, and was also Daralyzed In he
limbs.
and a half before she was discovered.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-07
THE TREE COMMITTEE,

This committee completed its labors on Mon
day morning and will report the result Of their
In Investigation day TO the City Council As
was anticipated, only nifty or sixty trees. ont Of
1900 planted give signs Of vitality; Not enough
to Justify tbs payment TO Mr.. Hill, the CON
tractor even the amount called for in tbs Or
dinanGs relative to his first contract.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-07
MORTVARY REPORT.

DR.. Taylor. secretary of the Board of Health
furnishes the following mortuary report for the
week ending May s. 1873:
Total deaths for the week. 90: death rate per
1000 2l:5l: males. 50; females. At; white. So;
colored. IL.
Causes: Small pox 8. malaral fever A. cholera
infantum 4. consumption 10. tabes- mese lea
4. bronchitis 1. pneumonia 6. enteritis 5. de-
bility7.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-07
MUNICIPAL MATTERS.
tn r. MINT.

This is what our representatives in Congress
telegraph to the Mayor under date Of May 4. at
. 35 .. M:
appropriation of $4,000 for our mint
passed the House.
The telegram Is signed, Gibson, Ellis, Elan,
Richardson ACkl len"
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-07
THE HANDY RAILROAD.

The City Park and Lake Railroad Company
have obtained from the Railroad Committee Of
the Council that two years shall be allowed them
TO complete their road to Milneburg. The ordi-
nance relative to the privileges of the new com
pany will be introduced at the Council meeting
to Au,y
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-07

The case Of The State VS.. J. r. LawIess, io1
the murder Of VIM K. Gibson on the morning ~
yesterday On a preliminary hearing. Aftel
hearing exhaustive testimony n the premises ri
the accused was sent before the superior CIImi
nal Court, under $4,000 bonds. on charge o
InAnslaughter.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-07

Light, airy. and cheerful centrally located
and carefully managed, the Colonnade Hotel
off-rs unequaled inducements to Philadelphia
Wig
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-07
RRse Rail.

BosToN. May 6-Lowels, 9: Alleghenys, l.
ROCHESTER,. May 6-Rochesters. o; Tecum-
sebs. 4.
New HAVEN. May g. - New Ravens. IL;
Yalss, 3.
LYNN. May Give Oaks, 4: Crckets. g.
INDIANAPOLIS. May 6.-1ndianapolis, /; Chi
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-07

The next grand excursion to Biloxi will to
place on SUNDAY next over the Mobile ro.
Mr. P. J. Montross has offered a hands some s
yer cup TO be shot for Al 200 yards. the best I
shots 10 win open TO all. with military r1fle. q
VS. have no doubt this excursion will prove
most interesting one Of the season. as q M
Der Of our best shots will be On hand TO cont
for the priza. The train will leave foot OF Ca
street at $50 a. m. and return TO the city at 9
D. IN. One dollac for the round trip.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-07

Everybody going East this week should tax g
the Jackson route Train leaves one hour ter
than any other and makes the -ame time to
New York with virtually no change OF cars.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-07
Paid Off in Gold.

DETROIT May 6.--The city police was paid off
yesterday in gold, the pay roll amounting to
nearly
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-07
ELECTIONS OF DIRECTORS.
CRESCENT CITY OIL COMPANY.

CRESCENT CITY OIL COMPANY.
At a meeting OF the stockholders OF the Ores
cent City Oil Company. the Same board was
chosen, with the exception Of one who vas
elected yesterday-Mr. John J. Brown. The
ticket Is az follows; Jules Aldige, John J.
Brown, G. II. Hyams. Duncan F.. kenner; Ed
ward Ivy. David G. McCan. John w. Tobin
Thomas p Leathers John A Morris.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-07
LAMM's FIRELEss ENGINE COMPANY.

The following gentlemen were chosen by the
stockholders of the Lamm's FIreless Engine
Com pany to serve as directors for the ensuing
year: G. r. Beauregard, L. b Cain, ii, 4. FRED
erick E. K Converse H. G. NJ llaudon, t. Fred
erickson Samuel Simpson. Y. Maignan and
eoD (t0drhauX
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-07

Moet b Chandon Is the wine for connoisseurs. 4
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-07

Discount of per cent on state taxes
paid In May.
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uIBERNIA INSURANCE COMPANY.

The stockholders Of this staunch company
met Yesterday evening and elected the follow
ing board of directors: John Henderson,. Thos'
King, Thos. Smith. Thos. Gilmore; W j. Cas-
tell. John T. Gibbons Vim. Hart. q. Gauche
David Jackson, John Fl. Hanna. f. J. Gasquet
M o. Garyey Geo. McCloskey.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-07

Moet L Chandon is the king Of wines.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-07

Have you paid your capital tax &
license?
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Moet & chandon cannot be surpassed.
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sHERMANS CALL.
That Is For 81, 100000 of the Five
Twentjes Of 1867.

The following circular has been received by
the Assistant United States Treasurer at this
port and is as will be seen. n call for the re-
demptlon of the $40 bonds issued In 1865:
fluffy SIXTH CALL.
Redemption of Fipe- i'rentp Bonds of 1s65-Gon-
soils Of 1865.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT. |