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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-14
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According to statistics complied by tho
bureau of education there were In the United
States, In 1877, 14,227,7ls school population
and 2,Gs93l1 school population between the
ages Of six and sixteen years. There we're
1854, 478 pupils enrolled In public schools, and
tho average daily attendance was 1915. 4o8
The total number of teachers employed In
public schools In the States was 257, asa, and
in the Territories 1912. The annual income
for the support OF public schools ia the States
ana Territories was SS6 866 l62, and the an.
nual expenditure $50, 1888, 458. The estimated
value OF Sites buildings and ali other school
property was S139 81, GOT.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-14

The London Economist has been compiling
q statement Of the amount OF gold and silver
now lying Ia various banks In Europe and the
treasury ut Washington. The grand total
amounts to $1,4oO.0OoO0O. probably the
largest aggregate ever before collected In this
visible shape, and the amount goes on In
creasing without check. The quantity OF
gold and silver In circulation all over the
world II matter Of the merest guesswork;
but even taking the highest of these Ruesses
In recent discussions of the subject In France,
this enormous mass which lies now locked up
Il few bank vaults constitutes One-tenth OF
the circulating medium OF theNwOrld.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-14

Two eminent members of the Irish bar
Doyle and Yelverton. quarreled one day So
violently that from words they came to
blows Doyle, the more powerful man OF the
two, knocked down his adversary exclaiming
most vehemently, you scoundrel Ill make
you behave yourself like gentleman" To
which Yelverton, rising, answered with equa!
Indignation NO. sir, never; l defy you!
defy you! You can't do It,"
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-14

The Afghan army to oppose Gen. Roberts
at Cabul consists of fourteen regiments, num-
sides, a Thousand horse and five hundred OF
the Ameer's body guard, who deserted their
master at the start OF the mutiny. In Herat
there are eighteen battalions and sixty can
non. The present leader and the prime In
stigator of the outbreak Is a former Grand
Vizier OF Shere Ali, a Persian by birth.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-14

A remarkably large proportion OF members
of the Prusstan Parliament are reported to be
unwilling to accept reelection to their seats.
The National Liberals particularly seem to
find something dsagreeable in the parliament
tary atmosphere, and fully one-fourth OF them
are said to have announced their intention to
withdraw. A similar tendency is shown also
by independent members Of the Conservative
Marty
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-14

The farm on which CORVALLIS surrendered
at Yorktown, Va, is owned by Mr.. Lob Wolf
ane o actually
years marked by four large poplar trees, but
these were cut down for frewood in the late
war, not, however, without the precaution
being taken to plant peach sapling in their
place, and this has now grown up and stands
all alone in wide meadow,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-14

1t is not enerally known that Secretary
Schurz care very near being caught with
Thornburgh In the Milk river corral. He
wanted to go to the Ute reservation and
agency to quiet the quarrelsome braves, and
made partial arrangement to go, but turned
aside into Indian Territory In order to keep q
nrinr nrnmSp.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-14

against Robinson and make speeches ali over
New York State. He will be accompanied by
Congressman Cox and some other campaign
orators. who will do all they can to secure the
election Of Senator Conkling's man.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-14

The Japanese government has In Its service
eighty Englishmen, thirty-one Americans,
thirty Frenchmen, eighteen Germans, seven
Dutchmen four Italians, three Swiss. three
Chinese, two Austrians, two Portuguese and
one Russian, making ISL foreigners.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-14

A well dressed little child, lost by some
negligent nursemaid, was the centre OF a sym
pathetic crowd OF gentlemen. Questions
poured In upon the child from all sides, but
with no effect. At last gentlemen asked !:
Where We're you going to. my little dear 7"
"Nuss," blubbered the infant, 'tsed Use to 60
to heben"
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-14
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Douglas, who arrived in Baltimore from
South Carolina the other day, reports that
Redmond, the notorious moonshiner Is now
firmly intrenched In the mountains Of Swain
county, with band Of twenty-five or thirty
desperate followers.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-14

The author of 'Tnat Lass o. Lowrie's'' Is
the wife Of 9 Washington physician, and they
are both very plain and hard working people.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-14

Boston will presently celebrate its 250th an
niversary. The advanced age Of the city suf-
ficiently accounts for the prevalence of eye
glasses among its inhabitants.-[Ch Chicago
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-14
PAINTS,
OILS,
GLASS,
ETC.

Having removed to the large store 10. &c
Magazine str col. / offer for sale at
The New York herald., 1879-12-16
THE DAIRY FAIR.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE BUrTER AND CHEESE
AwARDs-ADDREss by FRANCIS D. MouLToN.
Since the price.of sdmiasion to tho international
Dairy Fair reduced to twenty-five cents the at
tendance has greatly increased. and last night
especially the largo space Of the American Institute
building was filled with bustlng throng viewing
pyramids of SALT obelisks Of cheese and temples OF
butter The occasion was madc doubly interest
ing by the announcement of the awards
for butter and cheese. those for dairy
cattle not being concluded. The preliminary
address was made by MIR. Francis d. Mouiton. who
took occasion to dopounce the railroad monopolfes
which control the traffic to New York. The awards,
butter and il it can make cheap food it will hnd
cheap Market The result will be that New York. az
commercial metropolis. VIII nnd itself IN a. the con-
portAton we now stand second in products.
Air. M. Folsom. the chairman Of the Executive
Committee then read the list OF awards. For the
best creamery butter made In June and September.
1879. the first prize went to u. d; sherman, Of
John Stewart. of Amamosa. Iowa. The hrst prize
for tho best dairy butter made In June. 1870. was
September to T. A. Hilson. Bovina. n T.; in October
to Howard Murphy Belfast Ne, aud in November
TO Frank 4. Douglass 4 Son. shoreham. W T. s.
Cropsey, of Stockholm depot. took the hrst
ham. for the best dairy butter made in the
OF Belvidere, tor the best creamery. and p. M.
Burchsrd, OF Grant Park for the best dairy butter
Z. 2.
best creamery. and II. ID. Merrimon, OF Fort Atkin-
son, for the best dairy butter in Wisconsin; John
Stewart OF Amamosa, for the best creamery, aud s.
d. Edmunds, OF Greeley for the best dairy butter In
Iowa. The other Ave prizes for states for dsiry
butter only, and went to W. A. Conover, Newark for
New Jersey; W. M. Tivy St. Louis for Missouri. and
Mrs. II. y. Wadsworth for Iowa.
For the Canadas A. A. Aver h Co.. OF Montreal.
took the irst prize for creamery butter and Fuller
shutet for dairy butter The hrst prize for butter
of any kind went to N w. worey. of Baraboo. Wis;
the second to Mum McAdam. of Belvederc. ILL.,.
and the third to John Stewart. OF Amasnosa. Iowa.
Howard Murphy. of Belfast, Me-, showed tho best
specimen OF print butter, and Mrs. Thomas Mason.
OF Waterford, VT. the handsomest ornamental speci
men. The first prize for the best cheese made In
the state OF New York went to II. H.. Baker. OF
Mexico; Pennsylvania to X. II. Eighey; Michigan to
A. ID. Paver, OF Farmington; Indiana to II. M. Dur
kee, of Metz; Wisconsin, to T. p. Ingalls, Co., of
Milford, and tho Cansdas to A. Hodgson X Son. OF
Montreal. A. Hodgson Son took the first prxef tor
the best cheese made anywhere; II. Il. McOutcheon.
OF Whitewater. Wis., the second, and r. II. Baker. OF
Mexico. N. Y. the third The best display OF cheese
was by Rothsbergcr n Gerber, of Now York city.
The cattle awards win probably be made to-day.
The New York herald., 1879-12-16
THE NEW ENGLAND SOCIETY.

The annual meeting of the New England Society
was held at the Fifth Avenue Hotel evening" Mr..
Daniel +. Appleton in the chair and Mr.. Luther P.
Hubbard acting secretary. The report of tho
President was to the effect that during the pest
year forty-four new members had been admitted,
twenty-five of whom qualified life members.
Twenty members died during the year and
four Withdrew. leaving increase Of twenty.
The total membership at present is 1.2s4. The
Treasurer reported that the receipts for the past
year amounted S5.9l7 6s aud the expenditures to
$35l6 IL. leaving balance of $2A01 81. DR.. Charles
II. Maxwell. of the Charity Committee dispensed
during the year $50 to 200 recipients After these
reports read and approved tina election for
officers for the coming year took place. with the
following result :-For President-Jsmcs c. Garter
For First Vice Presdent--Josiah NJ. Fske. For Second
Vice President-Benjsmin X. Phelps. For directors
for tour years--Charlcs II. Isham, Cornelius N. Bliss
Horace Russell and JULIUS Catlin, Jr. For Treas
urer--J. Pierpont Morgan. For Secrstary-Luther
Last night being the twcnty-nfth annivcrsary OF
Mr. Hubbards election to the position Of secretary
he was called on for u speech. Ho said that he came
to New York, pilgrim from New England. hfty-
three years ago, and became member OF the society
six years later In 1854 he was elected secretary for
the first tme. though the position had been offered
HIM some years previous. He had seen the society
yo.r ~ year m III = mac i'' %
only In IL that not officer. In conclusion
Mr. Hubbard said lie would like to call attention to
for the annual dinner. He thought that the society
ought to have hall. There ut least fifty rich
men In It any one of whom could build hall which
would be an ornament to the city and still have
enough money lett to ruin his children.
The following named gentlemen elected mem.
bers OF the society, aud then the meeting ad-
journed pr Edward Hail. Rev DR.. Charles r. Rob-
inson, II. W. Lansing. Edward A. Treat, j. Wsrren
Brown, Quincy Atwood. Edward Townsend. Charles
ii. Grifn. W. =. Prontiss. Rev. Emory L. Haines and
Frank III. Fowler.
The New York herald., 1879-12-16
A HOUSE FOR THE HOMELESS.

The ceremony OF laying the corner stone Of the
First House Of the Mission Of the Immaculate
Virgin, at the corner Of Lafayette place and Great
Jones street. was performed yesterday morning.
Vicar General Quinn deposited the box (which had
beeh blessed by Cardinal McCioskey) in the place
prepared for 1t In the corner stone The exercises
took place In the presence of quite large
OF people. Father Quinn. after depositing the box
In the niche prepared tor II and blefsing the stone
that covered it, said he deeply regretted not being
able to perform his part OF tine ceremony on
sunday, as he had hoped to meet some
thousands Of the mcmbers of Sc. Joseph's
Union, and to congratulate Father Drumgoole and
the members upon the wonderful growth and suc-
OF the organization. He would like to hnve an
opportunity OF pointing out to them the magnificent
building which they were erecting without incurring
debt. and to encourage all who had not yet joined
the Union TO do 30. They could not dispose OF
twenty-five cents a year for . noblcr or more
Christian purpose than the protection Of homeless
and destitute children. Father Drumgools Expresses
his regret at being unable TO receive the
and the members OF st. Joseph's Union who' not
withstanding the inclemency OF the westner' pre-
sentod themselves at the building on sunday sfter
the postponement had been made He says ne VIII
endeavor to have the concert which Mr oumose nso
arranged on some future OCCASION Nt.
The New York herald., 1879-12-16
THE HEBREW SABBATH.

A conference. which participated in by several
jewish ministers and prominent lay members Of
their respective congregations, held last even-
Ing at tho rooms Of tho Young Mems He
brew Association. In Forty-second street. for
the purpose Of devising means for the
better observance Of their sabbath DR.. Blumen-
thai having been appointed chairman set forth
the extcnt OF the public and private dissertation OF
the Jewish Sabbath In this city aud tho inevitable
dangers thercrom to the moral aud mental status or
the rising generation. He Thought that the time
had arrived for the organization OF society
whose object should be to check the growing evil.
A prolonged discussion ensued, In whicn Rev. Drs.
Wise. Jacobs, Huebsch, Mendez. Mr. ii. Cohen. DIR.
Leo aud others took part. resolution at length
adopted setting forth hat the undersigned agree to
form an association to promote the better observ.
adopted by small majority; after which the meet
ing ad3ournsd to the evening OF the 23d tnst
The New York herald., 1879-12-16

terms Of surrender Of the Confederate army Of
Northern Virginia at Appomattox Court House. Va.
For the marble top plate of glass is substituted.
beneath which, carved in gold. in the highest style
or art are various patriotic aud symbolical Devices
Around the upper rim is engraved. "Presented to
General U. 3. Grant December 16 A. ID. 1879 by
Frank L. Weldon, ex-Confederate. while around
the edge OF the table is also engraved
home The whole country feels itself honored by
the nonors you have received from the great na-
tions of the earth" a. s.... tN
The New York herald., 1879-12-16
A THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR AN EYE.

On June last Eliza McCsuley. aged fifteen years,
employed as . domestic In the household Of Mr..
Moore Of No. 105 Greene avenue. Brooklyn, was en-
gagged in hanging up clothes in the yard. In the
yard adjoining Freddie Booth, twelve years Of age,
was amusing himself by shooting at the fence with
bow and arrow. The arrow from his bow struck the
girl in tho eye. injuring the sight and inhicting
painful wound. She brought suit TO recover
damages aud the jury found verdict for her,
inr the damages at 81, ,OU0.
The New York herald., 1879-12-16

NEWARK ANXIOUS TO CAPTURE GRANT.
Mayor Henry J. Yates, Of Newark. and several
other members Of the Grant reception committee
went to Philadelphia last evening to inter-
view with the General and try and prevail upon him
to pay Newark visit before he leaves for the South
and Cuba. train allied with Grand Army men win
leave Newark this morning to take part In the Pha
The New York herald., 1879-12-16
GRAND AaMr posrs FROM BA1TIMonE.

..f BALTIMORE. Dec. Is. 1870. 6
The several posts Of the Grand Army of the Re-
public in this city-wilson. Dushahe. Custer aud
Denison (whitel. and Lincoln colored)-leave this
city at three A. M. tomorrow BY special train for
Philadelphia to take part in the reception to General
in uniform, with several bands OF music A large
number Of citizens will leave at later hour.
The New York herald., 1879-12-16

|s<@SS|SI@|~
The following persons will constitute the guests
at the dinner :-Cenernl and Mrs. u. s. Grant. Gen
eral W, T. sherman, Mr.. Hamilton Fish, Miss Stan
ley, Mf. and Mrs. A. j. Drexci. Mr.. and Mrs. j. W.
Paul, Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Borie. Mrs. General Shert-
dan, Mr.. and Mrs. George Augustus Saa, Hon. and
Mrs. j. Donald Cameron. DIR. aud Mrs J. M. DaCosta,
Mr.. ]. y. Morgan, of London: Mr.. Edwards Pierre
.pont. Mr. George u. boutwell,, Mr. John Welsh, Mr..
George, ~. Robeson and Mr.. u. =. Grant, Jr.
SPLENDID MEMENro.
There IL on exhibition Chestnut street beauti-
full specimen Of the jewellers art representing tho
famous table used at the Appomattox surrender. 1t
Will be presented to General Grant tomorrow The
table, which 10 OF solid gold, 10 an exact fac-simile
OF the old-fashioned mahogany centre table ON
which General Grant and General Lee signed the
The New York herald., 1879-12-16

Huitres, Pointe Bcue, ct citron.
POrAgR-
~ Con somme. Tete de vesu On tortua
POISSON. &C.
Eperlans frita Psfnmes Do terre b In duchesss.
Bouchees il Imperial.
RELEvK
Filet De bduf champignons
q.
r. Epinards au jns. Pctits pois.
ExTREEs, &C.
C0telettes do poulet. sauce sorbese.
Terrapenc OF ceieri.
~ ofBfKR.
Csnard sauvave. Gclec dc groseiios =.
Salade dc laitue en- mayonnaise.
Fromages dc Roquefort ct Ncufchatol
Glacss. Mcringuos. Biscuits Vlaces.
~ Fruits. Cafes.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-01-08

tssdsd tsissi, ths~A.a - sssD ,Lsa -,
oos ss~asd " sIPct. Tss wu.icisos ssss
Oh King vi,h laughter. the sudisacs aAssd.
aud would have fam stotp~d their ear but
NLsre VS. no help for Ihsm. Ny u,cAlly
orchestra, intest % fus.astsng, s1sts1
away 70 spiis The eas Of . leaf msn. l hsd
The endnrsuce TO keep straight ON. ~svea,iog
great drop u il true, but r.-,ra,ned By
shame from giving up aud tak,ng TO my
heels. by way of CONSOLATION, heard ihoss
present wh.spsr 10 each oshess ssr, or rather
IN mine: This 10 altogether insuG.r4blsv
another. What bediamite music . third.
What = 6end's Sabbath! Poor Jean Jac-
que-! little didst thou in that crue. moment
anticipate The day when, before The king Of
France and all his court, thy sounds would
excite murmurs Of surprise and applause,
and when 10 all the boxes around thee the
most lovely women would say to each other.
With suppressed voices, What charming
sound! What enchanting muAic!' But
his cup Of r%etrebution was not full till the
stolen minnet began to be read, which put
the audience into q good humor, and drew
forth the most 0atteriEg remarks on the
great promise shown in it. Tue. mortified
conductor, had he declared all, must have
confessed hi nself unable to follow tie exc.
culion At any point, to judge whether the
par 9 he had himself composed were ill or
we'll played.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-01-08
IN THE WHOLE HISTORY OF
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the CHERRY PICTORIAL extensively in
their practice, aad Clergymen recommend
it. 1t is absolutely certain in its rene.
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cures are possible.
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Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-01-08

1t is used by thousands of farmers,
mechanics and business men, who speak
in the highest terms Of its practical util-
ity and convenience. Its wonderful sim.
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Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-01-08
RousseAvs DEBUT AS A MUSICIAN.
Harper''s Magazine,


Roasueau was 81 years old when, finding
himself at Lausanne n out of pocket, he net
up as a Singing teacher from Paris" and
feeling a pretender's shame, iifsr he could not
so much rs read an air at sight, )he made an
anagram Of his name, and call himself Vaus-
sore, so that, having previously changed his
relation and his country, there was very lit
tie left Of hi identity. This disguise seem-
ed to increase his audacity, for he not only
gave himself out as q composer but actually
composed a pieoe, which he offered for per-
Torrance to an amateur, a law professor, NJ.
DeTrevtorens, who was in the habit Of xiv.
ing private musical entertainments. To the
result of a f%ortnight's original if not homes,
labor on this piece Russeau appended, IS a
minuet, a street air, minus the words, o.
which he remembered the arrangement
made by a former musical acquaintance.
On the eventful evening-bnt there can be
no excuse for not quoting his own desc,ip
ton. 1.-THE performers have assembled, ]
hustle about, explaining to eachnthe ma,
ture Of the movements, the mannefA which
the piece should be executed, the parts to bt
repeated. They tune their instruments fol
tive or six minutes, which seem 10 me a
IN my ages. At length, all being ready
With a grand paper roll l give my conduc
tors stand the two or three taps of attention
Their noise ceases; I gravely begin to bea
the measure, md they commence.
No, never sinos the existence Of French op
eras was there ever heard such Q charivarI
whatever may have been thought Of ny pie