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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-22
BISHOP wlLMER's SUCCESSOR.

The people OF New Orleans. who love truly
good and sincere men and who revere the
memory Of tho SO whose influence in the church
has been used solely for the advancement OF
Christianity and the good Of the State. have not
yet ceased mourning for tho loss of the late
Rev. Bishop Wilmer. His body has been car
ried away but his spirit still remains among
us. full Of Christian hope and patriotic ideas
The question of appointing successor to such
over. and tho standing committee have fixed
upon the twenty ninth of January next to
de eide upon that portant and solemn action
We publish in full the circular of the committee
NEW ORLEANS. Advent. 1878.
To the Wardens and Vestrymen Protestant
Episcopal Church. Diocese Of louisiana:
In order to provide for the spiritual neads of
our diocese with as little delay as possible by
the election OF successor to our deeply la
mented Bishop. II was resolved at a special
meeting Of the standing committee. held De-
cember Is. 1878. to call an extraordinary session
st. Pauls Church. on Wednesday. January 49,
1872
1t was further resolved to open the special
bus ness Of the Council with divine service and
the holy communion. In the morning and with
appropriate services. commemorative Of our
late Bishop in the evening.
To carry out the provisions OF these resolu-
tions notice II by these presents given to you of
this special session OF our Council. to secure II
possible. on this very important occasion the
parish JOHN FRANCIS GIRAUIT.
President Of the Standing Committee
JOHN PERCIvAL,
Secretary Of Diocese OF Louisiana.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-22
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR.

At q special meeting OF Orleans Commandery
No. 3. Knights Templar. the following named
Sir Knights were duly installed as officers for
the ensuing year:
Andrew Hero. Jr.. eminent commander;
Alfred Shaw goneralissimo; William s. Bone
dict. captain general: Edward Baker prolate:
W. I. BofIlnger. SO Nor warden Edward Heath.
junior ward en-; Joseph Walker treasurer;
Thomas Cripps. recorder; John W. Madden.
sword bearer; John Ii. Clark. standard
bearer; Eugene Tisdale. warden; r. r. Adams.
captain Of The guard: J. ". Mcguire. sentinel.
Tho installation ceremonies took place last
Saturday evening Mt Masonic Hall. and by re
quest Of the commandery were conducted by
Right Eminent Sir Joseph p. Horror past grand
commander OF tho State of Louisiana. who per
formed the duty in his usual beautiful and
forcible manner. Tho tnass to foreign com
manderies were eloquenty and appropriately
responded to by Sir Knights J. r. Walton. or De
MoIay Commandery No. 10. Louisville. Ky. and
Owen Ford. Of Mary Commandery No &C. Phila
an1nhta PA
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-22
NEW ROCKS.

BEAcoNsFIELD BY George Makepeaca Towle
hppleton's hnni volume series. Paper: pp
l63. fr,c", twenty-five cents. New Orleans
George Ellis & Bro. '''''
This is an entertaining and brilliantly wrI,ten
contribution to current biography 1t appears
ut n most suspicious time. as Just now there Is
no mortal whose name IA In the mouths or SO
mnny people. or In whose career mora intnrast
~ TAKEN. Certainly moro attractive subject for
this sort OF literature could not be afforded m v
Wtltsf tban tho personal fortunes of Benlamin
Disraeli. now Lord Beaeous0ed As has been
eiodnently said OF him His career Ia n
romance: but 1t IL n romance TINT teanhes ~
thousand usefY md noble Iessons aud ihnt
will have power, In times whom tho party pms
stons OF to-day shall be cold IA tho ashes OF
fhosa by whom they are famed. to fro many n
young soul with tho highest ambition ana to
III many tender heart with the sympathy for
him whose story It records"
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-22
CITY ECHOES.

Agnes He'll yesterday assaulted Martha Leo
with n Ratchet. and then wont to Jail
Robert Dixon was arrested for having prop-
erty In his possession supposed to have been
stolen.
Coroner Mnrkey yesterday continued the In
quest Of tho killing Of the negro Edward Cole
men in Carrollton until Monday.
Gins. Hall and James O'Brien were run into
the Central Station. charged with being danger
GUS and suspicious characters.
At o'clock Friday evening tho house located
nj tho corner OF Leseeps and Greatmen streets
was slightly damaged by fire.
Katie Berwin incarcerated In tho Su-
burban Station, charged with aiding and abet-
ting one Of the inmates Of tho House OF tho Good
Shepherd to escape.
Al II o'clock Yesterday morning tho Office Of
the New Orleans Tunes was slight, damaged by
fire. Tho fam's were distinguished by tho Bah
cocks and salvage corps.
Manuel Nunez. private Waterman Of the saw
mill foot of Valence street. was severely
wounded In tho left hand yesterday by tho acct
dental discharge Of n gun he was handling.
Henry Johnson locked up In the Sixth
Station. charged with being found under sus-
picions circumstances Mt Mrs. MiIler's resi-
dence corner Of Coliseum and Jackson streets.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-22
AT NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

The Custom House is unusually lively just
now. that s for those who hold official posi-
tions thefe. bevy Of special agents OF tho
government has suddenly dropped down upon
that historic building. and Invest ignition is tho
order OF tho day. Yesterday Marshal Wharton
was tho recipient OF ono Of those visitors who
made preliminary inspection Of tho ofrloe
1t appears that tho Custom House proper il not
alone tho centre Of attraction for them. for IN
pursuance Of their Instructions leading nom
brrs OF tho different political parties are being
hohnohbed In order to find out how 1t was tho
lafo election here was carried 80 easily by tho
democratic party.
II Ia reported TINT In certain lawyers ofreo
on Cnrondee street affdavts arc being pro-
pared by the outs. !" tenhing to show that Tho
Custom House ofIlcinls did not stand by tho Re
publican guns In tho late fight. and aided in tho
election Of n certain Congressman. These mat
tors have not as yet come fully to light but In n
few days their influence will be evidenced In
Washington.
From what can be gathered now II appoars TINT
the fight for place has been narrowed down to
ono between Collector Smith and Marshn
Wharton and on tho latter's side arc arrayed
most OF tho Federal officials here
The receipts at the sub-treasury on yesterday
wore.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-22
CITY HALL.
THE CRESCENT CITY RAILROAD MAT
TER

The proposition of the City Council to forfeit
the SECOND charter Of the Crescent City Street
Railroad Company. which extends their orig
nal Tehoupitoulas street line from Louisiana
Avenue % Carrollton promises to DO an inter
esting suit Tho railroad company. IL IL gen
orally understood are very willing to give up
tho privilege given them in the second charter.
hut tho question remains open whether tho re-
pairing Of the streets and bridges along tho en-
trio limo shall not b,fall the company, and
whether tho abandonment by them or tho pro-
posed extension shall not make them liable for
tho back rapita'ion tax claimed to be due to the
city, as woll M tho observation-disclosures Of this tax
aft r the forfeiture Of tho second charter.
Tho original privilege gave tho Crescent
City Railroad Company tho right to establish a
line Of ca'a nlong Tchouptoulas and Water
streets. from Canal To Louisiana Avenue. IN
the city nine astoenths OF cent for zach pas
senger Carried on Ibis line. Subsequently the
I'm" was extended from Joseph street to Car
rollton, This extension Carried with It. II IL
claimed. the abrngation OF the capintion tax in
confederation OF no increase In tho fare from
Canal street, bnt on tho other hand II is aimed
tint tho line not having been extended To Car
rollton but only to the Crescent City Park and
owing to the failure Of the company to keep the
bridges aud streets I'm repair the capitat ion Tux
IL duo and coleetibe.
The present administration Of the company
contend that II is impossibleto run the line to
GarroIlton prof ably at Il fare Of five conts per
passe niger each way.
There are indications, however that tho ex-
tensions would BIO completed II the rate OF fire
wero increased: and posaibIy compromise
measures may be soon offered to avoid tho con
templated litigation.
From the City Tall point Of view n compro-
mise will be difficult thing the intention Of
tho ndministrat ion being hat the ''city's rights
and Interests shall be protected to use the
language Of the committoes report on the sub
Iect last Tuesday
THE GARBAGE oRB1NANCEs.
Tho flning recently OF several merchants for
violation of tho garbage and street obstruction
otftnnnre, It IL rfHimeh, has hutf beueffriHt
effect nj rendy. But the enforcement Of the law
ts only in its ineipiency. ami will DO extended
gradually throughout tho city as fast as 1t can |
be done. Says Administrator Houston the
wills which he is endeavoring to correct can not
have tho remedy applied 10 them In one day, |
but time will show that whatever energy and Il |
desire 10 be impartial can do will be done.
Balcony and verandah distractions are
among tho nusnncaa that will DO abatad and |
broken and dilapidated sidewalks and leaking |
awnings will have to be required.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-22
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS..

The following transfers have been recorded
in the Conveyance Office:
Ed. Bendernagle to G. A. Carrise. q lot OF
ground. with the buildings thereon. in
square bounded by Prieur. Rom IN. st.
Pnilip and Ursulines streets fronting
on Ursulinea street. ....-...-....-....-... 1850
Widow E. V. Maxwell to Mrs. f. V. WilloZ.
a lot Of ground. with the buildings
thereon, In square bounded by Eysau
Fields. Frencnmen. Where and robert
son streets. fronting on Robertson
John Wells to B J. Henderson two lots of
ground, with the buildings thereon, In
square bounded by Bacchus or Baronne.
Dryades Cadiz aud Jena streets, front
inc on Baronue street ....-.,...... 500
Sheriff's sale u. and G. Fuchs to Jean
Mulel. four lots OF ground. with tho
buildings thereon. in square bounded
by Roman, ST: Ann, Pumaine and Prieur
streets. fronting on Roman street. 2.76l
Charles Spar to Mrs. s. Os erley a por ion
of ground, with the build ngs thereon.
in square bounded by Dublin Madison.
Hampson and Second streets, fronting
on Dublin street Observation-Disclosures. 4sC
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-22
THE INSPECTION LAST NIGHT,

At Armory Hall last evening Adjutant Gen
eral Beauregard inspected the Second Battal-
ion, L. $. NJ. This regiment. which did yeoman
service on the fourteenth OF September wi the
White League. was then under the command OF
the gallant Col. Angel.
Lieut.. Col. Hill. with MAJOR Pickles and Adju-
tant Brewer. was present al the inspection OF
the five companies of the battalion and pre-
sented to the AdJutant General a choice gather
ing Of soldiers.
Gen. Beauregard expressed himself az highly
satisfied with the display, as also did Gen Be-
han. who WAS present.
military ,ardor is left amongst our younger
commands. The old spirit seems to be as
bright as IN ante bellnm days. and the boys =
respond as quickly TO call as did their now
veteran predecessors. We congratulate the
Second on their turn out
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-22
EXCEPTION TO CANCELLATION OF
ROND

Richard F. Morrison has filed In the Fifth Dis
trict Court an opposition to the application OF
L. 7. Murdoch, late treasurer of the Metropoi-
tan Police. praying for cancellation of his bond
The opposition shows that Morrison was ap-
pointed receiver Of the funds Of the Me ropoli-
tan Police by Judge Monroe Of the Third Dis
as treasurer. handled 500 900 of the Metroooli-
tan Police tax that by act No. 50 of 1877 the
Metropolitan Police for q was abolished aud
$4,000 Of the funds remained in Murdock's
hands Of which amount no settlement has ever
been made Wherefore exceptnr prays for
right OF action against the said Murdoch and
his sureties, and asks for the dismissal Of his
application.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-22
A RED RIVER MYSTERY
TWO COLORED MEN TAKEN FROM THE
STEAMBOAT DANUBE AND ARE
NOT HEARD FROM.

Yesterday the Custom House was thrown into
considerable commotion about tho report cir
culated TINT two OF tho witnesses summoned to
appear before the United States grand Jury
had been taken forcibly off tho steamer Danube
and hung The foundation for all these rumors
WAS u telegram received stating that two colored
mon on Friday. near Caledonia. nftyfv-e miles
below Shreveport. ystorioualy disappeared
and at last accounts had not bsen heard from.
According to tho telegram tho two negroes.
named Lott Clark aud VIM White. engaged
passage on tho Danube on her down trio. At
Caledonia both were taken Off the boat by a
deputy constable who hed n warrant for their
arrest. Cole, the constable IN charge Of his
prisoners. started up tho road In tho direction
81 Shreveport. He had not gone far 80 tho
HtbUHt.-tI SHvH, forU II mob of HrWDf men, mt
Jerry Brands place. took Clark and White from
him aud he hns hoard nothing Of them since,
Late yesterday afternoon Marshal Wharton
telegtaphed to his dauuty to send him tho full
Ia ti"ulars # the afr ir but up TO late hour
nothing definite was received Tho deputy
marebn answered That when he arrived here
no would give tho full particulars.
Buy Bells suits for 3d. ~ st. Charles street.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-22
GRAND CONCERT.

We call attention to the splendid programme
In our amusement column offered By the
Young Mems Christian Association. to be given
at Grunewald Hall. on Thursday evening. De
cember 26. We hear much of this coming event
Our best citizens are taking hold of it. large
committee Of reception. composed OF our lead
citizens. are actively at work and will welcome
the crowded audience that Is sure to Al the
hall. With such a worthy cause and the elab-
crate character Of the entertainment we feel
assured that the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation will realize the full measure of their de-
sires to embellish and make attractive their
rooms NO 81 Camp street. fitting them for the
worthy reception Of our citizens and strangers.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-22
ny N EN- EAJ,.

We take this occasion to congratulate happy
couple. Miss Mary Ormsby and Mr. Charles
Mtltimore. who were united in the holy bonds
OF wedlock on Monday last ut st. Joseph's
church.. tho Row. Father Smith ofT,ci.
a'tng. We wish the beautiful bride and her for
iunate husband n long life through path OF
thornless roses ''' VI
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-22
NEW ORLEANS. December II. 1878.

To tho Editor Of tho Democrat:
In your issue Of Sunday last IN article mp
peared under the head Of Rapid Cotton Com
pressing" in which it Is stated that tho Cham
pion Press In pressing cotton. exerts a press
ure OF 1000 tons on each bale with the con-
sumption OF only ten pounds Of coal per bale
while other modern presses. exerting only 1000
tons on each ba'c. consumes twenty pounds per
bale.
AS | have built ten Of the modern presses.
which have given entire satisfaction to the pur-
chasers. and which are much more likely TO be
duplicated than Is he alleged Champion Press
l will state for the benefit Of your interested
readers. that the presses built by me exert u
pressure on each bale Of 1850 tons, wi h a con
sumption OF coal In compari7 on wi h the Cham
piOn as 1890 Is to 2O00
In regard to the number Of bales that press
will press per hour that depends upon the
skill and industry Of the operators with the
Champion as with any other press.
In regard to the Band Tightener that being
separate and detached machine. has nothing
whatever to do with tho merits of the press.
use. each claiming superiority. Having care
fully examined tho one In use. In the Shippers
P1ess In this hi city can safely say it leaves
While admitting the right OF the owners and
builders OF the Champion Press to advertise 1t.
AS they certainly have done to the fullest ex
tent. | must prOtes' against their dapreciating
the power and value of the presses built by mo
for the purpose OF initiating their own.
10 iuHH plDn 4 TeSb Is u RTthl press, yeL IL e
all other presses of It's type. It's greatness lies
In the fact that IT is Tyler Press in every use
full feature. No piece Of machinery was ever ad-
Pr S. Books. adorned with its thographs and
gorged wit extravaganza classic lore ext1lling
its every feature. have been circulated to every
portion OF the globe. While. since its first In
PRODUCTION some thirty modern presses have
been manufactured and put into operation. he
Gated, having a value. like a family painting.
greatly In excess Of its COMMERCIAL value. The
same may be said Of the Grip Tie which, hay
ing been advertised and compromised into
limited USE can scarcely be c9n.idetei az In
the market and It's entire withdrawal would
WIN. GOLDING.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-22
THE ARTLEss YOUNG LOVER.

The doctor in attendance on VIM. E. Grady,
the young man who attempted suicide on Fri
day evening at the St. Charles Theatre, pro-
nounces his condition somewhat improved but
expresses himself unable to give an opinion as
to the probable result of the wound as. owing
to its nature and to the condition Of his patient.
he was unable to probe it.
In this connection we are requested to state
by Mrs. Winston that she is entirely innocent OF
what has occurred. She received, 1t Is true.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-22
BANK LICENSES.

Assistant Attorney General Egan has fled
suits against several banks for non payment Of
licenses for the year 1878. The amount of IL
cense tax is $3.50 and the banks are enjoined
from carrying on or pursuing said busine-s Of
banking until the same is paid. The southern
and the Workingmen's Bank are sued 10 the
Sixth District Court, and in the Filth District
Court action has been Instituted against the
Louisiana Savings. Mechanics and Traders
and New Orleans Savings Banks.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-22
A CUTTING AFFRAY,
Followed by n Raid ON n Rarrel- uNut

Followed by n Raid on n Rarrel-HOuse
Between and o'clock last evening William
Higgins. a negro. was cut In the neck by an I'M
known mulatto. Tho man was conveyed to the
Charity Hospital. where his wound was ex-
amined and pronounced not dangerous.
The cutting occurred in front Of the Blue
Light barrel house kept bv ono Williams and
on Information Of the affair being brought to
the First Precinct Station. CORPORAL Donovan.
in charge between ninety and 100 Of queer and
abject specimens OF humanity of the male gem
dangerous and suspicious characters ETC.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-22
LEyEE CONTRACTS.

Tho State Board Of Engineers met at the
State House yesterday. to award contracts for
levees to be built.
The following bids we're accepted: Alright
Levee, East Carroll. J. Burns. Is cents per cubic
yard: Oakley. Ibervile. VIM. M. Flnnerty
16 1l-1G; St Joseph. st. James. P. j. Harmon %
cents; Hermitage. st. Charles. VIM. NJ Fin
nerty. 16 l1-16; Promise Land PIaquemines W
J: Murphy. 16 74-1oo; Virginia, Iberville. VIM
NJ. Fennerty 16 lilo; Fanny. PlaQuemines W.
j. Murphy 16 IA 100,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-22
TRIO Al BERSAGLIO.

Our Italian friends Of tho Trio nj Bersnglio
Society mot on tho fifteenth instant and hold an
election for officers to serve during tho ensuing
year. which resulted as follows:
A. Sidon- president: q Astrndn first vinn
nresident: Sal. D'Amien second viee president;
q. Della Vae financial secretary: H. Tore. +
CiOfalo and II. POrretto nnnnce commIttee
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-22
BRITISH CONSULATE.

British subjects born In France being desir-
Gus OF obtaining tho certificates specified In the
ilrs article Of the law Of the sixteenth OF Decem-
ber. 1874. or certificates In support OF claims to
exemption from military service may obtain
directions how to proceed In tho matter by APP
plying nj this consulate. BY order de22 NJ
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-22
SPEARING vs.. REDOy.

The case OF Spearing w. Rodon eontestIng
tho tenth ward Legislative election. was called
before Judge ltigbtor yesterday but was con
tinued to Monday next by consent
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-22

The greatest chance of the season to secure
elegant and valuable Christmas presents is
afforded by the great auction sale Of diamonds
watches. jewelry, fancy articles, etc. at the
Loan and Pledge Office" corner Of Rampant
and Customhouse streets. All should take ad-
vantage of this opportunity to secure real bar
gains Albert Paul & Co. are the auctoneers.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-22
HOLIDAY SHIPMENTS.

The Southern Express Company, Nos 1854
Gravier and Is Union street. will keep their
office open to-day and next Sunday for the
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-22

lie' apparently written BY a schoolboy. hut
never thought anything OF II until she read In
yesterday morn ing's papers the sad and foolish
story % nor artless. ignored and disappointed
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-22
THE NEW ORLEANS DEMOCRAT, SUNDAY DECEMBER o. 1875

purpose OF accommodating parties Wishing to
make shipments for the holidays Shippers
are requested TO send In their orders early. 50
as to insure early expedition.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-22

Ladies' and gentemens silk umbrellas at
greatly reduced prices during Christmas week
at M. L, Byrne & Co.'S. No. 13G Canal street
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-22
AVOID THE CROWD

on Canal street and save car fare by buying
your CHRISTMAS PRESENTS Mt NORMAN'S
BOOK AND STATIONERY STORE. 500 Maya
zine street. between st. Andrew and Josephine
New Years cards printed. Your name on fifty
visiting cards for twenty five cents. de22 1t
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-22

The total value OF taxable railroad property
In Alabama Is sl0297 ,033, decrease OF $3.50, 527
from last year.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-22

The largest selection Of musical instruments
at Grunewald Hall.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-22

Suits for $50 at Bells. p St, Charles street.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-22

Call and see Bells SIS suits.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-22
NOTICE..

Suits from sa3 no at Bells.