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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-26

The burden of riches is felt in New York,
Mt least In that city man never knows
when his money Is his own. Vanderbilt could
not dispose of his wealth without raising a
scandal not yet quoted. Old man Lord was
deeply mulcted for the costs In establishing
his sanity, which was denied by covetous rel
atives and was forced to surrender one-half
OF his property, in order to save the remain.
der. Now old Mr.. Wells has just had his
sanity questioned by grasping cousins. and
had TO pay about two thousand dollars In the
way Of courts costs, for proving himself to be
entirely capable Of managing his handsome
fortune. There seems to be no legal protec-
tion for wealthy New Workers against black
mailing relatives. They are forced to submit
either to their exactions, or go into court and
have their property swallowed up In legal
fees and charges. 1t is getting to be nui-
sance to have too much money In that city,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-26

The massachusetts, Board OF Statistics
have r1eently printed some interesting figures
goiyg to show the decrease in the price Of
p,0yisions and labor in that State for the
present year as cohtrasted with 1860. From
the statement We tlud that groceries. provls-
Ions, fuel hoota and Shoes dry goods, rents
and board Show an average advance Of 14h
per cent. AOn the other hand, tho average
wages OF $4,000 workmen In thlrty-four cities
Is "a 4-l0 per cent higher. Besides, the hours
of lgbor have been reduced since 1860, which
iss a further gain to the operative. This Ia ar
Excellent showing for the workingmen. and
probably accounts for kearney's poor SUCCESS
In the Bay State.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-26

ures would alike fail TO afford relief to the
victims of this political crusade, or to justify
the responsibility assumed OF forcing an extra
session of Congress.
The measures adopted by the Democrats
OF the House TO carry their point are GER
tainly extreme. yet they are not dispropor-
Tomato to the enormity Of the wrong they are
directed against. These laws have no bust
ness upon the statute books, and any meas
ures that may be necessary to obIiterate
them are entirely iustiiiable. They are the
outgrowth and embodiment of spirit of
hate and resentment which has long since
disappeared from the hearts Of all generous
men, and they are now regarded by the great
masses Of the people as only less atrocious
than the savage and vindictive rlgor with
which they have recently been executed. AS
for the test oath, that has already been re-
pealed by even Republican Congress, and
shat 1t il still in force Is due to what tte
charitable call an oversight on the part of
Boutwell,, who surreptitlously embodied 1t in
the last revision Of the United States Revised
Statutes, made under the direction Of that
able and amiable statesman. However this
may be, 1t Is disgrace to the country, and
should be wiped tout.
The election laws we believe to be wholly
opposed, In spirit and letter, to the cOnstitu-
ton of the United States. 1t Is very true
that the strant parish cases went off on a
mere question of pleading. going only to the
sufflciency Of the allegations In the indict-
ments, but no man can read the opinion of
Judge Bradley, or that Of Chief Justice
Waite. sustaining the decision Of the lower
court, without coming TO the unavoidable
conclusion tina. the only logical deduction TO
which these opinions lead Is that these laws
| are absolutely null and void and in direct and
| fiagrant contravention Of the constitution. 1t
was not necessary for the court to go
| further than 1t did, and had 1t passed
upon the constitutionallty of the
law under the pleadings In these cases, its
| utterance would have been o5iter dictd and of
no authority. Still the complication is there,
and it is 50 plain and positive that the courts
cannot declare these laws constitutional
when that issue Ia duly presented, without
being guilty Of the grossest inconsistency.
| Yet this only serves TO make the duty of
Congress all tho more manifest and i'm
pc, ative. These laws should be re-
| pealed, and the occasion for this action
ls Of the most urgent character. There are
no other means by which the Democratic
party can protect itself against the persecu-
ton and outrage to which 1t Is being subjected
IN the South at the hands of the partisan adj
minstration. The crimes that are being per-
petrated against the people of this State,
South Carolina and Florida must be stopped
Mt any cost and by any meang that are avail
able. Let the Democrats In Congress adhere
to their noble determination to protect Amer
lean citizenship against this gross abuse of
power and they need have no fear OF the re-
sponsbilities incurred by their course.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-26
See Supplement.
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.

From this time until the close OF the con
vention. the columns Of the DEMOCRAT will
be open for the discussion OF oil question:
touching the proposed constitution. Indeed
we invite communications from the city and
the countrysaad we will print them whether
we agreefwith the views expressed or not, re-
serNlizng, Of course. the right TO exclude such
Us we do not think of sufficient interest TO in
Bert. We wish IL also distinctly understood
that we will not return or undertake to pre-
aerYe rejected manuscripts.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-26

The Democrats of East Baton Rouge have
selected Gen. A. s. Heron, Hon. J. +. Young
and Hon. Leon Jastremski as their candi-
dates for delegates to the coming constitu-
tional convention, Gen. Heron being the
senatorial candidate. Better selections than
these will not be made by any parish Of the
State. They are oil gentlemen Of high char
aoter and ability and of large experience IT.
public affairs. Their election may be g
garded as assured.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-26

After long hesitation, wayerne aho
uncertainty Hayes has finally do,ioeo' ~ Is
now said, upon, vetoing the anti Jhihese Oil
The matter is of but little imrJrtance 10 tne
South or indeed any portion y the Union says
California, as 1t effects Org the Pacific Slope
Hayes veto, however, Ill probably have the
effect Of handing owe. California to the Demo
Gratis, and will cert .Inly prove serious blow
to sherman's residential aspirations. as
Sherman will DC held responsible by the
Californians ur Hayes course n this matter
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-26

me Fifteenth Senatorial District baa mn,
Its candidate in the field, and has mada ~ -
ceilent choice. AT the district convention ..
jackson yesterday Judge r. b. Lyons !,
East Feliciana, was unanimously nominated
Judge Lyons was one of the leading memhora
Oh the Legislature at its late session, and The
business OF that session largely bears the i'm.
press Of his labor. As chairman Of the Judi
eiary Committee he controlled much OF tn,
important work OF the House, and his ability
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-26

The Democrats and Republicans Of st.
James parish have effected a compromise by
which the latter promise to support for SEN
atoral delegate from that district the Hon
+. p. Poehe. This secures the election TO the
convention Of one Of Louisiana's best citizens.
and adds to the strength OF what promises 10
be an exceptionally strong body.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-26

and business capacity were fully shown In
the admirable manner In which the business
committed to his care was dispatched. Him.
self a warm advocate Of the convention, 1t Is
entirely safe to predict that he will prove one
of the most efficient, conscientious and lead
ing members Of that body.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-26
NOTICE TO TEACHERS.
OFFICE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
PuDIie Schools.
New Orleans. February Ok 1870

New Orleans, February Is, 1879.
The roll of teachers Of the pubic schools of
this city. for the month of November. 1878, will
be paid at the Office OF the Administrator Of
Finance City Hail. as follows:
Teachers In schools in the First. Second and
Third Districts on FRIDAY. February %. be-
tween the hours Of ID. m. and D. m.
Teachers In schools In the Fourth Fifth,
Sixth and Seventh Districts on SATURDAY
March 1. between the hours of IL m. and n. m.
ieS I'd JOHN J. OBRIEN. Secretary.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-26

The Greenbackers are progressing crab
fashion In Syracuse N. Y. That city is their
stronghold In the State. Their candidate for
mayor polled only 80 votes a few days ago
Last year he received 3iS2. The movement
dops nat seem III bonn ns much as IL did
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-26

Tho Democratic House is proving a very
tomb for war claims. As fast as they are
presented, the enactIng clauses OF the bits
for relief are stricken cut, and OF course this
ends them. The House did q particularly
fine business i'm this line on Friday last.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-26
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

OFFICE OF UPPRR DISTRICT STATE TAX
Collector. Parish Of Orleans
2l1 Josephine street
New Orleans February 49, 1879
am now prepared to collect State taxes and
licenses due In 1879. for the First Fourth. Sixth
and Seventh Districts.
The following discounts will be allowed on
real estate and personal tax bills: For Febru-
ary per cent; March. per cent: April. per
cent? May. per cent; June. per cent.
II. @. BOND,
fe26 st Upper District State Tax Collector.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-26
SPECIAL TELEGRAM.
YELLOW FEVER.

In 1853 and 1873. when the yellow fever cpl.
demic had reached It's zenith. l proclaimed thst
a hygienic observance. consisting OF an aosu.
hence from food. respite from exertion ana
an exposure In the open air for few days, Two
days, would put an end to 1t THE epidemHl, IA
1873 in a card In the Iscng'tne newspaper. en-
treated the citizens to appeal to their respeeiyo
physicians. and to four especially, to decide
upon the truth thereof. The duty fell upon
myself, and In synopHcal review OIL inc
mphlat Of 1853, revealing the cause, nature
prevention and cure Of yellow fever, l naVo
addressed them TO the same effect. m
Copies can be had gratis at MR. SIEBOiLDc
16s Canal street, and at MESSRS. ELLIS, MOI
Decatur and 80 Camp streets. =,
fe1 I'm 2dp+ J. j. HAYES. III. y.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-26

THE NEW LOUISIANA REMEDY.
Greatest Cough Sirup OF the age, or OF
any age. Product of our swamps. Spleen.
did for children. NO poison. THIR.
TEEN pages of names Of HOME REFER.
ENCES, and increasingly! Sold by drug.
gists. Depot No. 100 Camp street, N. o.
JAZZ en- 2dp
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-26
MONEY TO LOAN
MONEY TO LOAN
ON
DIAMONDS. JEWELRY. WATCHES, SILVER
WARE, PIANOS. LOOKING GLASSES
AND FURNITURE OF ALL

AND FURNITURE OF ALL
DESCRIPTIONS.
And all other personal property. Guns. Pistols
etc. Also on Stocks Bonds and other colIat-
erals. In large and small sums at as low rates
OF interest as any chartered institution In this
city. PLEDGES KEPT ONE YEAR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-06-17
According to the Philadelphia Ledger, an au.

According to the Philadelphia Ledger, an au-
thority upon the coal trade, the present large
increase OF coal production, unsupported by
any definite arrangement as 10 prices, Is begin
ming to unSettle the market. A week or ten
days ago 1t was generally believed in the trade
that the larger operators would, by conference
and mutual understanding among themselves,
adjust production to the market demand ana SO
hold the coal business Ia their own control. IL
Is now discovered, however, thatth Is good
deal Of cutting of prices, and there Is mutual
fistrr1st among the dealers Under this condi-
ton of cross purposes the market Is becoming
feverish, and viii eventually break as to prices,
unless strengthened by more limited produc-
ton The Ledger thinks, however, that either
through the action of the coal operators, or by
strike for wages among the miners, reduc-
ton In the production will be made, and that
coal prices Will not be permitted to fall at
present. and are very sure TO advance later in
the season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-06-17

The New York World appears as pictorial
sheet to-day. with an Illustration OF the great
Egyptian obelisk, known as Cleopatra5 Nee
de- at Alexandria. This obelisk has been Sc
cured for New York as present from the Khe-
dive, through the agency Of the World and the
nberality Of Mr.. Henry G.. StebOlns, OF New
York, who has undertaken to supply the funds
to the extent of 100000, necessary to trans
port the great historical monument from Egypt
to that city. 1t is probable that Mr.. Dixon,
who took the companion Obeli5k to London In
his famous ''needle-ship," will be employed to
bring this one to America, and the New York
ers will now have topic of interest for so ne
months In the question what to do with 1t after
the Cbelisk reaches them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-06-17

This is the season for college commandments,
school exhibitions and other closing exercises.
Coed advice In its ordinary forms Is now drug
on the market. Those who are accustomed to
present medals, confer diplomas or m Ike few
congratulatOry remarks begin to feel the need
OF new illustrations to enforce their admont-
tions. The consideration of some virtue, sugar.
coated, to facilitate swallowing, by pleasing and
appropriate anecdotes, though 1t has never been
introduced as study In our public schools, as
proposed, Is not unknown as a feature Of
ance Is the virtue chosen to be thus treated the
papers furnish new and appropriate anecdote
which would doubtless make profound i'm
preston upon the minds OF the young. James
Burns murdered man at Gainesville, Georgia.
He confessed the crime, but nobody believed
him, and he had no means OF proving his own
guilt. He pointed out to the authorities
the place where the body was htddens neverthe-
less he was discharged from custody, the belief
being that he was Innocent of participation In
the deed. 1t Is said that he was discouraged
and almost abandoned hope at this 1uncture.
But he did not give up. He set to work to col
lect evidence against himself. For two years
he labored, and not In vain. When lately on
his death-bed he re-asserted the truth, he was
believed even by those who had always before
treated his assertions with cold distrust. AS
all this happened In Georgia, the value OF per-
severance Is the moral to be derived If it had
happened In Louisiana, the inference would be
that the murderer who could not convince
people that he was really such. was one Of the
famous witnesses OF that State, whose reputa-
ton for veracity Is such that one feels COM
PEELED to believe exactly the opposite of what
they say, even when they accuse themselves.
In this case truthfulness would be the virtue
which the anecdote would enforce.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-06-17

As the result of a full survey of the field, the
New York Times finds that there are four cleo
trio lamps claiming TO meet the conditions OF
subdivision, namely, Edison's, Holcombe's Wer-
dermann's and Fuler's; with one comprehensive
method OF subdivision, DTvernois's, and one
double circuit generator, that OF Mr.. Keith.
Neither Of these has yet been submitted to test
Oh a comprehensive scale, but all have done
satisfactory work In the laboratory, and one OF
them, Werdermann's, has been tested In out
door experiments equivalent TO street lighting
1t is thought manifest from q consideration OF
all the facts that the gas companies have been
driven from every stronghold except that Of
purely domestic lighting, and that they may be
driven from that before the year 1879 closes
and yet the gas companies declare dividends,
extend their operations, and are, to all appear
ances, happy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-06-17

The Baltimore and Ohio railroad company IL
reported to be making active preparations for
the prosecution OF general telegraph business
over its lines, In furtherance of the National
Railroad Telegraph scheme, In which it Is asso-
ciated with Jay Gould. The lines connecting
Philadelphia. New York and other eastern cities
with the Baltimore and Ohio company's lines
are being constructed rapidly, and 1t Is expect
ed that within thirty days the connection be-
tween Baltimore and Philadelphia will have
been completed. So far the Western Union
company does not seem to be seriously per-
turbed by the prospect OF competition from the
National Telegraph company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-06-17

The kilograms yesterday of the championship
walking match In London showed the Ameri-
can, Weston to be going so strongly that it was
considered quite possible thing that he might
win. To-day, however, the reports show that
his competitor, ''Blower Brown" Is drawing
ahead in vay very discouraging TO Weston's
chances. The Americans will most likely have
to dismiss the hope Of a victory upon the saw
dust, this time, and content themselves with
having sent out rover able to dispute Eng
lands claim to ''rule the watern
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-06-17

Pedag0gue Gambetta's school has proved
too much for him. He has been compelled to
suspend all the pupils and bring the session
to close. The breakup is dramatic. The
teacher SEXES his hat and stalks out OF the
room. That obstreperous youngster, Paul de
Cassagnac, mounts desk and denounces the
tyranny OF the master, while the good boys
scatter, and the bad boys applaud
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-06-17

The great incendiary fires breaking out all
over Russia, and the chronicle OF arrests trans
portation and executions In various parts OF the
empire, indicate that Mr.. Stoughton's few mis-
cTeants have the faculty OF being everywhere
at once. The fact that Count Koskue has been
murdered and his watch and purse left un-
touched, does not give one high idea of the
i.marauding" abilities OF the nihiIists
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-06-17

The railroad war In the west continues and
parties at Kansas City have the choice of going
through to st. Louis or to Chicago at fifty
cents 1t appears now that the cutting down
In fares VIII soon reach other parts Of the coun-
try. Yesterday new line between New York
and Boston was opened the fare being but one
dollar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-06-17

The above is Only small part of the property for
rent and sale on my books. For complete list see
bulletin issued on the LIST ana 18th of each month
which can be- had application at my Office, or viii
be sent by mail if desired
Loans.
$4,000, $1,000. 1880. 81 600. $500, $780, $500 ct
Z Itr Ct ts14tr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-06-17

YtHOEAS ]. MYERS. Real Estate Agent.
I2l6 street NV
FOB RENT
lOll Il street 1917 18th street NV, 9rs l5l5 10Th
at NV, . rs; pa 12th NV, 10 n. A~N'
FOR SALE
~ n st NV, water and gas
lUI7 9TH ct. NV, IA, 900 It. ground
9lU I'D Ct n W., rms, lot q # front
l604, 1910. 1912 8 st. NV,
451 III 1T II w. LOT S0xlOO
l320 18th st. NV. ~ rs mod. imps, lot 2sx1aO or.
Dle In rear on alley, in complete order viii he anId
Lots in all parts Of the city, ,o.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-06-17

N'Uh EACHANGE.
Houses. clear IF ercun b. ance for Building Lots
and Building Lot, free aid clear, for Houses
Houses and L. tn for sale on monthly psyuIents
On FAN to builders
Money TO loan on approved security, repayab.e in
monthly or yearly payments.
Fsrm in Virginia FOR sac at half SITS value or
terms to & uit. Will exchange for city proDartv
j. w. STARR,
Northeast Corner 18th st. and New York ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-06-17

TOR sALE, UPPER AND LOWER GIEsBORO'
The is positively the most valuable properly near
Was hingtop, and must become q very i'm oortsnt
there PCS ali TIE bse IF Ss
lun bia. admirably located for commercial and man.
.UPPER GIEsBoRo' has river frontage o, abou.
SIX handred feet running parallel with the channel
City of Washington aud about three auarters of
mile distant from it.
1t is in direct communication with that city by
and wi hin easy reach Of it by roadway.
in Fifty yards OF the 4ofoot chsnnel Of RI Pota
mac.
This property must eventually supply the wharf
q needed for the Cumbs RAND cua trade, being In
C'rlct nmuLirsbon with these Immense coal
cumSslsand soai freshtea b. cans and railroad
mnst sees whalfase here by ison OF the depth OF
water required No other part Of the river front Of
washington or Georgetown can 20 we'll accommD.
Other part Of the river front of the District Of Co
lnmoa las direct railroad conrection with these
cnsI r.piCne.
On this properly there are la,se Maasio7, Wharf,
and surrounding erounds now used as s very
profitable Summer Resort for Excursion Parties
a. d all other aece SORES needed for a riverside
pie sure Ws ests I
OF Upper Giest h ro', has riv.r frontage of three
fourths OF . mile. running also parable. with the
arc Ohio rsilrosa runs through it's entire ieasth
continuously within one hundred yards of its entire
"I ACu dSc i u6 ". C. Navy I6ru an u. .
Naval MAGAZINE ere either side Of these prop
critics, and the Cover nment will p o5ably, in TIE
near future. require them for purposes connected
with these works
Until developed for any Of the purposes indicated,
these tracts can be used they have bes1 itaerto
and are now, for garden purposes, yielding q large
revenue. They comprise The earliest and most vat
uacle garden land near Washington. On Lover
Giest boIo are q large Mansion, q Oottags of tan
rct ns. five Tenant Houses, and an necessary Farm
bundiDgs. There Is also on it q compets Brick
Yard: wi II all necessary machinery, kilns. Sheds
For shipping tricks by water, brick yari ON the
seacoast has better facilities The Mansion. " Ia
grove and surrounding grounds could he probably
nfed fer Summer Resort of the character that
at Upper Gieseboro', for which il is admirably
LOCATED.
For particulars and terms, inquire Of either of the
'-''-e j. Z. WHITE,
JNO. A. bAEER,
VIM. B. JACKSON,
Or Of YOUNG MIDDLETON,
Real Estate Agents, LeDrot Building
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-06-17

For RENT
Rhode Island ave-, near 18th st. NV
handsome IL room DWELLING. inst com p,atad
n mn, a IN thorough manner and furnished
mediate vicinity Of 18th. Street Circle fronts rnv
desila able. ' Aoepo0' very
1887 g Ct bw. ~'A'' "o'
FOR RENT-14e2 at. NV a fine three.storv and
ences ~ SoA'0AAA'
FOR REMIT st., near 18th. neat 7-roon COT.
It gle and Stable, in thorough repair; three Lois
fruit and shrubbery; rent 325 per month.
THOS. J. FISHER CO..
je6-6 1928 street n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-06-17
PROPOSALS. FOR OLD MATERIALS.

PROPOSALS FOR OLD MATERIALS.
OFFICE OF SUPERVISING ARCHITECT,
Treasury DEPARTMENT.,
WASHINGTON, d. O.. June 10th. 1879.
Sealed Proposals will be received q this office
until IL m. on the 18TH DAY JUNE, 1879 for the
following old materias-About 300 llneal feet FIR
stone Athlar. ~ xl4"-2.o" to go - long about
los lneal feet FreestOne Ashlar, 2,0hx4'-4.0 o. to
g. o. long; about 1,4UO lineal feet Marble Slabs,
2"19"-%0" to co. long about 200 pounds old
Iron and Pipe To be seen in area of this building
Materials to be removed within five days after &C
c. ptance of bid JAN. G. HILL
iel73t Supervising Architect.