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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-01
THE COMMERCIAL CONVENTION.
THE ORDER OF PROCEEDINGS AGREED
UPON YESTERDAY.
Addresses From Gov. Nichols and Hon.
Robert Mallory, of Kentucky.

The executive committee OF the general com
mittee on the commercial convention met Sat
urday Mt the Cotton Exchange Present, Messrs
Buasey, chairman: Buck Coleman. Lafltte
Owen. Schneider, Topper and Walker.
On motion. the chairman Was requested to
invite Clergyman to offer n prayer on the
opening q the first days proceedings
The chairman OF the pommittee of arrange
ments was instructed to make public announce
ment OF the rates agreed upon with the hotels
the st. Charles Hotel 81 30 per day the CITY
Hotel g. and the st. James Hotel 90 per day for
delegates and their families
The following order of proceedings for Tues
day next was agreed upon
I. The convention will be called to order by
the chairman of the COMMITTEES. Gen. G. Bussay
9. Prayer by one Of the clergymen of our city
2. A welcoming address by the Governor Of
Louisiana
4. response by the Hon. Robert Mallory, OF
Kentucky.
casnmittee on Southern Pacific RaiIroad: n
com sa,ttee on foreign trade and a comm ittee
on transportation.
A motion was adopted that Mr.. H. g. Hester.
DIR. j. u. Bruins and Major E. A. Burke be ap =
pointed members of the COMMITTEES of arrange
ments.
A resolution was adopted tn Mt the dress circle
and galleries OF the theatre during the sittlpgs
OF the convention be open TO citizens, and that
the presence of the ladies' Is invited.
resolution was then adopted that q commit
toe Of five Messrs. s. II. Buck, David Jack son
Tupper-be appointed for the purpose Of call
Ing mass meeting at the adjourning Of the
convention. for the purpose Of public express
sion CO the than ks and gratitude Of the people
OF New Orleans for the generous contributions
and much needed relief afforded during the la g
friends of the cities and towns OF this natl on
and from abroad
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-01

They Discuss In Meeting Their Present
Condition.

| AT ii o'clock yesterday. iii the ground floor OF
the Central High School. a large number OF
school teachers held meeting for the purpose
Of discussing their present financial condition
Prof. Wilde presided. and r. II. Leche acted as
| secretary.
The opening remarks Of The chairman showed
the neceas ity of taking steps towards lettering
he e condition md = Of The TEACHERS ,u
Of Magnol la school. who said that II would be
advisable to discuss the best way Of getting at a
solution Of the present embarrassing situation
in which the teachers are placed. The re-
poit Of the chairman of the Finance Com m ittee
recommending that the parishes should be
good. but New Orleans sho9id also be allowed
TO use her share OF moneys collected for school
PURPOSES.
stated that Superintendent Rogers. in com
munication to the Legislature, suggested that
he schools should he kept open only for short
time. and then closed when the funds are OK
paid.
II q school teacher. continued Mrs Oooney.
could secure good private school she did not
think her to blame for not returning to her for
mer il.paid situation.
Mrs. Eaton thought that the present condition
81 the teachers being so bad. she did not see
why they should not look for some better pay
Prof. Seaman suggested that a memorial to
the Legislature, embodyin the com plants, and
would prove effective.
MIR. u. A. Noise. principal OF McDonogb
School No. &. opposed any appeal to the Legis-
ature He thought memorial to the City
Council would be more effective.
Mr.. Henry Duflho. principal Of Live Oak
School said A memorial would do no harm.
We have assembled on a cold. dark day. In n
cold. dark room to talk on g cold dark subject.
think, however, we ought so take a less gloomy
view of things than the situation would war
rant. | move that committees be appointed to
memorialze the Legislature and school direo-
tors petition the City Council for relief and to
confer with the press and communicate articles
for publication from time 10 time"
On motion a committee or seven was formed.
and consists of H. Dufllho u. Wayne. D. NJ
Brosnan. T. L. Preston. J. II. Heslin, A. s.
beche A. i. Williams.
committee Of five to confer with the press
was also formed II. Dunho. d. Wayne. Hy.
Reggie. Miss @. Hubbard Mrs. s. T. Cooney.
On motion the chairman of the meeting was
nominated ex-olclo chairman Of all commit
tees.
The meeting than adjourned.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-01
STATE-HOUsE NOTES.

Mr.. Hiram II. Carver GualiAed yesterday be-
fore the Assistant Secretary 81 State as parish
nudge OF Assumption parish.
The following commissions we're issued from
the Executive office:
VIM. T. Lyon. of Jersey City. State of New
Jersey Commissioner Of Deeds for Louisiana
Lou Lowenberg yicksburgs Miss. Commits
sioner Of Deeds for the State Of Louisiana
John I. Shaw. notary publiE. st. Landry par
ish.
At a general election held on the fourth OF No
vent or in the town Of Many Parish of Sabine
the following municipal officers were elected
and their commissions forwarded by Governor
Nichols yesterday: Mayor, y. b. Vandegear
Councilmeu J. f. Smith, L. T. Presley. J. Il.
Ward. r. B. Stile A. Harris
Senator Eustis has written to Major Flowers
and mentions in his note that it Is the wish Of
Hon. W. w. Corcoran to have.the picture OF the
battle Of New Orleans placed in a conspicuous
part of the State House, Tho best position fol-
the painting is in the hall adjoining Gov. Mich;
oils office. and 1t is said that:a well known and
experienced hanger Of pictures has expressed
his opinion as such.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-01
CUSTOM-HO NOTES.
DOINGs AT THE GRANITE NtILDING
YESTERDAY.

The lowest point reached by the thernGsmeter
| FRIDAY night was 40 degrees.
Saturday at II 3; m. at Galveston and Indiaaola.
for norther developing In Texas. We may
get 1t Sunday afternoon or night.
Collector Marks gathered In $1,000 90 on yes
terday from the sale of revenue stamps
At the cashier s desk the collections from GUS
| toms dues aggregated $500.
The deposits at the sub treasury were: Gus
toms-eoin. see95 ~; currency $1,000 ~; post
! office department., Ea0o: internal revenuGs
s3Gsf e5 sale Of checks to pay duties irate 100
s19o2: account per cent fund national bank,
5000; miscellaneous s}5 sts 81. lTotal SCI oD9 49,
| There was slight Improvement In the arri-
val Of the mails yesterday. The Jackson mail
came In on schedule time. and the Mobile was
| about two hours behind hand. 1t IL stated the
delays In the mail arrivals are Occasoned by
trains having to writ at Milan for the Louis.
affairs Ia in the hands Of the Postmaster Gene
ra. who has the power to compel contractors to
fuflSheir obliEatlons,
President Hayes has issued proclamation
declaring that and after the first day Of Jan
nary next the Land Office Mt Munroe La, isso
be abolished. and oil the public land business
in Louisiana will hereafter be transacted In the
office here.
During the past two weeks great many set
Elements, under the homestead law, have been
made In the western portion Of the State. more
especially in st Landry and Caleasieu par
ishes, 80 the gentlemen Of the Land Office re-
port.
Mr.. G.. l.. Norton supervising inspector Of
steam vessels, will leave this morning for
Texas. During his absence he will inspect the
workings Of the local Office ut Galveston, and
adjust any matters that may require settle ment
Mr. Norton expects to return mt the close Of this
week, and will then visit the local offices at Mo
bile and Apalachieola.
The two local inspectors who have been on n
tour OF inspection in the northern part 81 the
state. returned to the city on yesterday. They
left here on the thirtieth day Of October, and
during their trip they inspected some fourteen
vessels.
The election cases not unite finished yet
aa the records Of the United States commits
sioners' courts for the last few DAYS will show.
Opsyesterday, before Commissioner QuiDtero.
the fasees Of H. d. Foueher and Joseph Olivier
were called
The accused. who were commissioners Of
election, are charged with having refused adj
mittance to tho United States Deputy Marshals
nj the counting Gf tho votes, at third precinct,
Nth ward
After all the evidence in the case had been
submitted. Commissioners Quintero decided to
send the prisoners before tho United States Dis
trict Court for trial, under bonds Of $3.50.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-01
Pc RsONAl,,

Wewere pensed to meet Dir. J. Il. Walker yes
terdaY. The doctor has been absent for some
sociatlons.
Mr.. A. M. Costa, who served the Howard As
ISOLATION go faithfully during the epidemic as
assistant clerk. Ia now connected with the house
Of J. 7. Macheca, Jr., at the corner Of Camp and
Canal streets.
of n NJ 4 h ! Montpomerv Ieft last avan u, 10
via the Jackson route for the manufacturing
centres. Our readers should look out for some
thing nice for the holidays.
Mr.. |. @. Levi the well known isweler, has
Just arrived from New York Mr.. Levi re-
NAMED In New Orleans during the epidemic
and, like us all suffered. He Is now In splendi Il
health and good spirits. Being confidenf5f n
good business his fall Mr.. Levy has stocked
bis beautiful store with a rich assortment of
jewelry.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-01
A Great I'm porting House.

Messrs- Bassetti Il Xiques arc we'll known as
this City Of wines and brandies the successors
Of 4be old house of U. Marinoni. They are
young men, full OF vim aud energy and enjoy
munlty. They are agents for that most delight
ful OF champagnes, Meet 4 Chandon which was
so noted as being generally used ut the recent
exposition Mt Paris. They are also agents for
the famous brands Of clarets of l.. p Baron and
ntt Coureau Fills, which wines are so much
liked that they are sold on arrival We notice
rs most stgnitlean. sign of the prosperity and
Increased volume Of the business II this house
that the proprietors thereof have been obliged
cupying two of the largest stores on Decatur
street Messrs. Bassettj 4 Xiques are gentle
men with whom 1t IL pleasure to do business
always give satisfactiOn to their customers.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-01
FIR T.. d
Three Houses Destroyed on the Lake
shore.

At 1915 this morning n fire which Illuminated
the heavens. and which afterwards transpred
to be some small house burning on the lake
shore, caused an alarm Of fire 10 be sounded
from box 242 corner Of st. Ann and Miro streets
The wage G rps Of julia street. Creole No.
and the lower district Babcocks ran on the re-
Of the roads In that section found It impossible
to roach the scene. The rest Of the fire depart
ment stopped Mt Broad street
The reporter aseertalned that there were
three small houses burned near the lake shore,
which were occupied by fishermen. They were
hllYss1stroVed. The names OF the occupants
could no. be as cor aimed.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-01

FINE WHIsKIEs.-O friends. Messrs Patti
son b Bovard. whose local habtatIon Is at Nos
70 and "A Grayier street. are the agents for the
celebrated WHISTLES Of ]. and J. W. Gaff & Co.
Of Aurora, Ind, and Henry w. Smith Il Co Of
Cow ngtoD, Ky. They are also. in the wholesale
trade, agents for the prominent distillers In
Louisiana and Mississippi. They are too tho
agents for the Sale Of Mr.G II. Wymond's an 4
for the best class. generally Of whistles and
brandies. Messrs. Pat ison & Bovard are men
OF recognized probity and integrity, with whom
It Is n pleasure TO do busifess and we can with
the fullest confidence. recommend them to our
friaDds
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-01

through the jetty cksnnel owing to the low
depth OF water. sixteen feet being mentioned
az the maximum depth at that point It may
cerned that on last Friday the Teutonis, draw
Ing twenty-one feet ten inches water passed
tide was down one foot
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-01

GRAND Re oPENING.-The fashionable mil
lnery and dressmakinR establishment, No Sc
Royal street. presided over by Mrs M. 8oiard
will open Tuesday with one Of the largest and
styles in her line. such as bonnets dresses, etc
In fact everything OF tho latest. which she
has selected for her many customers and the
public generally. Madame Goliard has Just re-
turned from Europe. and we advise ali to call
and examine her goods before purchasing their
winter toilets.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-01
TALK WITH CAPT. EADs.
The Completion NJ the Jetty work nj
south Pass

Recent kilograms received here having stated
that there was movement s,n foot on the part
Of the government army engineers to take con-
troll OF the work at South Pass reporter visited
the Captain last night OF the ~. Charles Hotel
Capt. Eats was found by a DEMOCRAT reporter
In Parlor }, !" In company with Bishop j. L. u.
Wilmer and Ii. L. Eads. ESQ. a relative of the
distinguished engineer. The reporter handed
q copy of the Times to Capt sIads and the latter.
alter reading the extract referring to the jetties.
remarked: "
II don tsee there is any necessity for me to
say anything"
lefty works." asked the reporter.
There's no one going to complete these jet-
ties except James b Eads i he lives This
After awhile speaking or another branch Of
the subject, Capt. Eads observed:
= have very hard hard bargain with the govern
ment and am satisfied e. thas =, when tbs fact f.
relief In the premises az Is inst and right. The
works are now 50 far finished that but little
more Is required to compel the river itself to
give the maximum depth ofschannel required
by lew-thirty feet"
Would it be cheaper for Che government to
complete the works n asked CHE reporter
well, the price to be paid Ny the government
for constructing the works is s.. $50 900. This
sum s considerably lees thaE the United States
commission In 1874 estimated II would cost.
pleted yet less than 81 500 900 have been paid on
them by the government. OS course IT tho gov
eminent could take possession Of them o-day
without paving me more en- them, It would
can now be finished for less tSiap 81 900 900. But
as every condition Of the lsw has been com
piled with on my part. there ss no power In the
government to enter and take possession Of the
works ] am very certain there is no disposi-
ton on the part Of the government to do so,
even If 1t had the power
After Cant. Eads had cautioned the reporter
not to make more out of the Interview than hap
pened. the latter took his departure.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-01
Malicious Fun.

At4 o'clock last evening, while ths driver OF
one Of Matt. Wards furniture wagons WAS NOV
Ing furniture from Capt. x. p. Peasants house
he trlHe1 with ga of the American District
Telegraph boxes placed there and turned in an
alarm Of IRE, which brought Capt. Grandjeans
First Street Baboock and the sal rage wagon Of
Julia st7eet to the scene
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-01

If there is anything that makes life enjoyable
that. 50 TO speak, dHls the sharpness of keen.
bacco To all amateurs Of the weed we can sin.
cerely reGesnmend the stores of Bornio & Bro
No. a. CazDp street and 100 and 122 arnvisr
street There the poetic admirer Of blue.
wroathed smoke and perfumed tobacco can get
his fill. The fragrance of tropical climes is con
tanned In the packages coming out Of these
stores, and he who invests therein purchases at
the same time the aroma OF the gardens of GhoI
and tho fantastic dreams OF fairynnd.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-01
BREvITuEs,

At st. Pnus Church the sermon this morning
will be preached. ID. v, by Rev Dr. Goodrich,
ono Of tho former reetors OF st. Paul's. and
now on a visit to this city.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-01

arrangements here have been notified that 45e
delegates from the continent have been ap-
be present The consuls OF all nations have been
specially invited to attend the proceedings OF
tha con yantton.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-01

Mr.. E. II. Adams 5a4 Magazine street. when
North some weeks since, made arrangements
so as TO have bis goods shipped promptly and
now receives by every boat full line Of the
latest novelties in ladies' dress goods, notions
he seems to be- satisfied that he can sell
cheaper and give better satisfaction than an
nther house.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-01

At O'Clock Saturday morn Ing IL man named
Nick Williams was beaten by n crowd Of mon,
and then robbed OF gold watch-chain valued
at SO. at the corner Of Baronne and Common
streets
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-01
MEETING OF CorToN FACTORS.

A meeting Of coto factors will be held mt
the Cotton Exchange on next Monday. ut II n.
M The meeting Is called for the purpose Of
discussing matters of great Importance to those
concerned
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-01
Prices 10 suit the Times.

The largest and very finest assortment of
window shades. looking glasses pictures pic
ture frames. etc. can be found at the large and
we'll known establishment of Mr. l.. Utter No. 80
Royal street. We have priced bis goods and
can assure our friends that his prices are within
the reach Of all Call and examine Mr., Utter g
goods before purchasing elsewhere.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-01
A Lady Injured

Yesterday a lady fell through the street eross-
ing mt the corner of Baronns and Julia streets
and injured herself so severely that she had to
be- conveyed to her residence by an officer.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-01

PALAIs RoYAISoJpdge Becker's place, 80 Royal
street is Just the kind OF cosy nook to spend a
quiet night and hear good music whilst refresh
ing beverages are served. In addition to his
establishment the Judge has q nice little parlor
for his friends where far from the noise of the
motley throng. eongenial spirits can exchange
their sentiments.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-01

FASHIONABLE MILLINERY. Attention Is called
to the advertisement. In another column. of
Madame Samson, the we'll known miiner an d
dressmaker, who reopens her extensive estab-
lishmeDt to the public on Monday with one Of
the most varied and select assoriments of
goods that has ever before been received Don
forget to give her a call
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-01

Conveniently near the prominent business
houses all places Of public interest and res ort
and In the very heart Of the best resident por-
and quiet comfort. the Colonnade Hotel, on
Chestnut street, Philadelphia can be consoien.
tiously recommended,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-01
AN ITEM FOR NORTHERN PAPERS.

A few weeks since several Northern Journals.
noticeably the Chicago Tribune, announced that
the steamship Teutonia was unable to pass
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-01

LIQUORS, HIGHwINEs. ETe.-We take great
pleasure in directing the attention Of our read
ers in the trade to the advertisement OF Col w.
III. Beanham the well known wholesale liauor
dealer. whose large establishment is at Nos IA
Peters and IA Tchoupitoulas streets,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-01

My MUSIC AT Grunewald 3. Baronne street.
sfrumental and vocal pieces. Gran Hather's
Clock Is tae newest song ont. and will be- all
tho rage soon. He has q number OF vsry pretty
selections for organs
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-01

water saloon on Canal street, where he busted
himself for fully half hour in re storing his
e8nausted respiratory apparatus with cool
mead and sponge cakes
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-01
Tapping n TIL.

Last evening thieves entered NJ. H. Sehpmer's
grocery. at the corner Of South Rampant and
Lafayette streets. and tapped the till 30 the tune
Of BIZ.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-01

&s Go to Danzigers $50 Canal street, If you want
tosee everything In the dry goods line aud in
the latest fashions. Nowhere in New Orleans
are things Kept heater and In better trim to
show customers than at this tasty store.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-01

Seve'al new and choice lines 81 dress goods
At eEtra popular prices, at M. T.. Byrne Il 90. 3.
l63 Canal streek.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-01

WINTER DRY GooDs -Messrs. M. l.. Byrne 4
Co. have been receiving of lase large invoices OF
goods purchased by them for Eheir winter trade.
On Monday and during the week they will dis
goods. hosiery. in fact everything that can be
found in frst-class dry goods house at the
North this season Of the year. Call in at Byrne's
and inspect their stock.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-01

The following gentlemen are the delegates
appointed by the Cotton Exchange to the Ma
tionaI and International Convention
John Phelps. Hon. VIM. O. Black. Gen. Cyrus
Bussey Hon s. H. Buck joan Uhaife, Emory
Clapp, j. Edmund Glenny. j. B. Latitte. A. II.
May +. ID. Miller. W. G. 9. Claiborne, Jr., John
/ Noble. Samuel Simpson. Nm. A. Bell, 4. b.
Newman. Y. Meyer. John @. Hazard Henry
Abraham. VIM. A. dwyn Alfred Mouton.
At a meeting of the board of directors hold
yesterday. 1t was unanimously resolved that
the freedom of the Cotton Exchange rooms be
extended to all delegates to thg National and In
ternat Onal Oonvention durins. Its session.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-01

j. LEvCJs 1876 CANAL STnEET.-Tais old and
popular establishment has put on q new dress
in the last few weeks. The display OF now and
fashionable dry goods upon their counters is
bewildsring and beautiful. Being constantly In
receipt Of goods weekly by every steamer. they
are always supplied with the latest things out.
GuEBIE IL NPPgRTA nice. fitting and COM
Portable shirt Is a thing to be greatly desired.
Such a shirt can be procured at a moderate
price, made 10 order ont Of the finest fabrics
By Guebla a celebrated shirtmaker on st.
Charles street. Soc card In another column.
BRANCH. CRooKEs & Co This well-knoun
firm advertise in another column They manu-
factura saws Of all description to order OF the
best English steel. making a specially OF eircu-
lar saws. all sizes. from eight TO seventy-two
five to nine feet in length gangs, upright. from
four and half to eight feet cross-cut from
beltings, etc,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-01

Cloaks for ladies and children. Mt the lowest
possible prices. at M, l.. Byrne Co.'S 163 Canal
street.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-01

For good shoes ut low rates go to Bachm
on Camp street. under City Hotel
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-01

For first class pianos and organs go to Crane
wad Hall.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-01

Several new and choice lines Of dress goods
mt extra popular prices at NJ l.. Byrne d Go. s.
Canal atreet
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-01

Blankets. white and colored. very cheap at NJ
L. Byrne j. Co.'s. l63 Canal street.