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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-07-18
THE BRIG SHASTA.
OFFICIAL REPORT FROM QUARANnNE--PRoMPr AC'
TON BY THE HEALTH BOARD.

OFFICIAL REPORT FROM QUARANIINE-PRoMPr AC-
TIoN BY THE HEALTH BOARD.
PHILADELPHIA, July 1.-THE following letter has
been received to-day at the Office of the Board OF
HEALTH from the physician in charge at the quaran-
tine station below this city:
Ihave the honor to report the arrival here az G30
this morning, OF the brig shasta, Of New-fork, nom
Port de PAX, San Domingo, loaded with iog"ood,
bound to Chester. Nine men on board-seven
OF them sick with yellow fever. Two OF inc
men will be left board 10 keep her free,
az abe leaks and the rest viii be placed IN the hospital
She had clean bill of health, though the 0fncers say
the disease was raging there the zine OF sailing June
90 she had arriy Port de Pax ON the ri or june
with yellow fever aud four men dead on board. she
was nmigated and fur her sickness occurred thele
The four who the captain ana three seauen
The pres nj captain was when the vessel left
New-York. Els name Is Alfred Batson.
Immediately upon receipt of the above the Board
rescinded all permits which bad been granted to
visit or leave the quarantine station, and every
measure possible will be taken TO prevent the spread
of the fever There 10 be no reason for alarm,
as the station completely isolated from this place.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-07-18
An ITALIAN GENERAL SHOT.

hOMEI IhuFsuHyt July 10 1871.
A telegram from Alessandria, In Piedmont,
states that Captain Dehoda, officer quartered III that
city, shot General Franzin dead with revolver.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-07-18
THE YELLOW FEVER.

FIVE NEW CASES AT MEMPHIS.
PEOPLE AGAIN PREPARING TO LEAvE-A FEVER.
SHIP AT PHILADELPHIA.
Five new cases of yellow fever were re-
ported in Memphis yesterday, they being all
in one house. One of the victims died at
noon. The announcement has created fresh
alarm, and people are leaving Memphis. The
brig Shasta has arrived at Philadelphia from
San Domingo with seven men sick on board
with the fever. Four men had previously
died on board.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-07-18
4 PAINFUL ACCIDENT AT NEWPORT.

Providence. r. l., July 17.-In Newport
this evening Mrs walter Kane, OF New-York. formerly
Miss Mary Hunter. thrown from her carriage and
badly injured. Her horse was frightened by bicycle
rider.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-07-18
MURDER AND LYACHING.

SAN FRANCISCO, July ia Visalia dispatch
says that Arthur Townsend murdered by Indians In
Tularc County three days ago. The Indians were
lynched by white settlers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-07-18
THE PASSENGER LIST.
The entire passenger list was as follows:

Agnew, ]. r.. Newly DIRK.
Burns. II. V. Buffalo.
BailOu, w, Butfa o.
Barber. Lieut.. +. NJ, Y. :. n.
Clark. Captain ID. C.. Buffalo.
Clark. Mrs. d. G., Buffalo
Cooper. the Rev. Thomas,
Peru.
Deacon, w. H., -.
Doran, James c., Greenpoint.
i. /.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-07-18

Quang-Su, the Emperor of China, is only
eight years old He succeeded to the throne by proc
lamaton at the death of the late Emperor February q
1879 HIS accession to the throne the result of a
palace intrigue directed by his father and the Empress
nnMY
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-07-18

/ Jones. G.. r., Buffalo.
Jones. ]. A. Buffalo.
POrteaus, Mrs. Agnes. New
York.
Warfield. the Rev. ]. H.. B0s-
ton.
Nidestrand, W., Chicago.
WIdestrand. Mrs. l., Chicago.
WiCestraud. Master John,
Chicago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-07-18
NOT A GENUINE CASE IN BROOKLYN.

The case of Patrick b. Higgins. vino recently
came from Memphis and who was attacked in
BROOKLYN on Tuesday with what was feared might
be yellow fever has been carefully investigated by
the Brooklyn Health authorities who have de-
cided that it was not of the dreaded conta-
gious disease They report the following facts
Higgins is about thirty years OF age aud native OF
New-York H. the Winter of 1876 ho went to
Memphis where he has since lived, except during
the epidemic last year. when he lett the city. On
July he went to 1T. Louis, but after beng here
short time he learned that his brother lad died
i'm Memphis, ne believes, from yellow fever.
Higgins arrived In Brooklyn Tuesday. The preyl-
Gus day he had suffered from severe headache.
After being a few hours in Brook n ho was seized
with severe collie and cramps, ana Yesterday has
stomach too weak 10 retain ANYTHING. lie COM
planned of severe backache, compelling him 70
move from side TO side. HIS tongue was clean and
moist and there was no yellowness 10 has skin.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-07-18
GENERAL GRAET IN CHINA AND JAPAN.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 1.-THE steamer City
of Picking brings news from Hong Kong to the 18th Of
June General Grant his arrival at rensin greeted
by an address rom the foreign resden q, delivered Dy
the chairman OF the Municipal Council. On Nay 80
grand banquet was given by the Chinese authorities IN
honor OF the distinguished visitor. in the principal
native temple. The Vceroy OF Chill. the Commander
and Grand Secretary Ii Hung Chang presided.
No such attentions were ever before bestowed upon
any foreigner at Peking General Grant during his stay
occupied the American Legation. Calls were exchanged
between him and Prince kung General Grant WAS also
largely entertained by the highest native Ohiclus and
by distinguished fore ners. The General lett P.kDg
Jlnc 10 Tor Tlentsn whore he held second extended
conference with Ii Hung Chang, wno is unqacsOnably
the ost and most powerful subject Ia tic Umpire
ROYAL HONoEs TO DE ACCORDED.
YOKOHAMA, jane 20. 1879
General Grant arrived at Nagssad June II, in the
Richmond accompanied bv the Ashuelot, tue latter
bringing Judge Denny. the United States Consul at
Tentsiu and other friends China. No formal DEM
onstraton was made by foreign residents fu thcr than
an address OF welcome by committee OF thirteen chosen
To represent oil alien natlonaties there FrequeI;
ter ailments were given by the japanese The party
Will come direct TO Yokohama and Toxic. They
pected here on the 4,h july Extensive preparations
have been made for the reception OF General Grsnt aud
airy e1onslraiions are proposed BY imperial decree
his reception be In all respects identical with what
would be accorded the regnng monaroh OF any Edro-
an
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-07-18
ANOTHER CASE OF FEVER IN THE BAY.

ANU OltSTI III I'tNI
Christopher Dunn, a seaman on vessel from
Havti. was admitted 10 the Yellow Fever Hospital
at OuarautIne on Wednesday. John Phillips, PeIor
Brown and (. Casanave were discharged.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-19
PERSONAL.

His old friends-and their name ia legion
have been gratified to see during the past few
days. on our streets and In church. that ven
cradle and beloved divine. the Rev. Dr. Leacock,
q Christ Church. Canal street. Though his
form is somewhat bent and his strength. i'm
paired by age, the good old doctors mind ls as
clear and his intellect as strong as ever. There
ara thousands In this city and elsewhere who
will join us in the heartfelt aspiration that he
may long be spared to his family and friends.
Mr.. G. Gentle. president of the Carbon So
ciety of America, has just arrived In our city.
graph gallery. ~ Canal street. Mr.. Gentle is
quite celebrated in this country as an arts,
and has with him samples of his work. which
are marvels of beauty He shows a remarkably
degree of taste Particularly In the posing OF al
his pictures. We derstand Mr.: Gentle vii
In a few days take picture Of the Crescen
Rifles In full uniform. This will be the frs
work done by him In our city. and We. con
graduate the boys upon having secured hi
valuable services.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-19
ACT No. RI,
A Legal Question Relative to Licenses
and the Poll Tax.

On the streets and In one OF our Camp street
contemporaries, much has been said relative to
the unconstltutlonality OF Act No. 81 OF the last
General Assembly relative to licenses. The
grounds laid against the legality Of this act Is,
that inasmuch as Its title refers only to the I'm
position of license tax. and as the first section
levies poll tax, the act Is unconstitutional. as
Its title does not fully express the objects OF the
law. A representative of the DEMOCRAT yester-
day. interviewed number Of our best lawyers ,
and after stating the proposition and
examination Of the law. they unhesita-
tingy said that no matter what
might be the effect on the section refer
ring to the poll tax by an omission In the title
this would not have any effect on the other sec
tons. As one gentleman. we'll known as
thorough student of constitutional law. said:
"A law may be good In part. and bad in part.
It Is ridiculous that because one section OF a
law is In violation Of the constitution. all
should be declared null and void. I do not pre-
tend to say that this section In the law relative
to poll tax Is unconstitutional. but, granting
that 1t s 1t does not affect the other sections In
| the least"
This opinion was corroborated by every law
yer interviewed.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-19

from his beat. and when found was drunk. vs.
dismissed the force.
Patrolman e. J. Flske, for getting drunl
creating disturbance In grocery. and alae
for reporting at the station that he baa
been beaten by q crowd Of roughs, when n
reality he was suffering from bruises received
during his drunken spree was dismissed he
force.
Patrolman J. Gillespie gave up three days,
pay for neglect Of duty.
Patrolman J. Williams. J. NJ Millleure and p.
Alcina. were fined one days pay for neglect d
duty.
supernumerary M. n. Mangoland. for being
absent without leave, was dropped from thu
rolls.
Patroman r. Mcarau, neglect Of duty was
fined one days pay.
Patrolman Becnler for disobeying orders
was flned one days pay.
Patrolman A. Reeves gave up five days pay
for neglect OF duty.
Patrolman A. 8. Plque was fined two days
pay for neglect OF duty.
Superpumerary II. J. Little, for sitting down
on his beat. was fined one days pay.
Patrolman F. Keenan, for drunkenness. VIVA
fined Ave days pay.
Patrolman G. Leonard. neglect Of duty one
days pay.
Supernumerary LeItz. for neglect OF duty and
drunkenness five days pay
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-19

eisting OF ropes. oorda@e. sacking, 'basging.
floor carpeting. mating. saddle airths, buggy
lines. bride reins. etc.
Mr.. Stoner exhibits the great yucca plant. the
eighth wonder OF the world. an entirely new
agricultural product. sprung up In the South.
with the following characteristics: iIt grows
more than one hundred years without replant-
ing; loses less than one-tenth In cleaning;
strongest coarse fibre In the world: has no enc
mics: requires no fencing after the third year !:
will grow spontaneously anywhere south OF
forty degrees; will produce two crops per year
south Of thirtyone degrees after the thira year
as farm product; will not shrink when IL
gets wet In rope: will yield from $500 10 w
pounds per acre each year In good soii' re-
auires no cultivation after The third year is
worth from ten to fifteen cents per poundWhen
cleaned.
Mr.. Btoner also exhibits model OF the CHI
nese washing machine. Patent applied for.
Reeds Gilt Edged Tonic and Stomach Bltters
ia having all the attention possible attracted TO
It and It's virtues By the son OF the agent In this
city Mr.. =. Hollander. He also superintends
the dtspensation OF SAMPLES OF the Jos. Uhrig
beer and the word-renowned Budweiser lager
beer.
It rs hoped that the spaces that have been en-
gagged will be filled as soon as possible. and the
fair be in complete running order Tomorrow.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-19
TWIN NEW ORLEANS DEMOCRAT WEDNESDAY

nalists. capitalists. and the curious. That ex-
pert coiner. Davis. after the blanks" which are
the pieces ready for the last impression, were
prepared. gave the word. and the new press
Just put up moved and at the rate OF about
fifty q minute the standard dollars received
their impress. The new dies and stamping
machine worked most smoothly. and now our
Mint can be considered In full operation. ready
to pan out In coin all the bullion that can be
sent here The amount Of coinage yesterday
was about ssooo but MS this was mere trial. as
II we're. OF the machinery 1t does'Dot show what
can be done by any means Ten times. or
twenty times as much can be minted there in a
day, and all that is wanting Is the bullion. OF
which. doubtless we will soon have an influx
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-19

This department caused no fewer than twen-
ty-six affidavits to be made against property
holders of the third ward alone. for falling to
comply with the notices from this department
to have their sidewalks repaired.
CBoPFALLEN.
One OF the officers of this department on
Monday finding that the sidewalk In front Of
the establishment OF liquor dealer was OBJ
structed by halra dozen barrels Of old rye seized
the opportunity to display his zeal BY notifying
the proprietor that the encumbranee would
have to be removed by o'clock. The proprie-
tor upon receiving the notice sent word to the
inspector that he need not have troubled him
self about the whisky. for there was no. inten-
ton OF leaving 1t on the sidewalk over night
after 1t had been spotted by street inspector.
The whisky had been rolled Into the store be.
fore rundown.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-19
MUNICIPAL
THE LICENSE SYSTEM.

great Improvement Ii being made In Adj
ministrator Isaacson's department In the way
Of systematiying the collections of licenses.
Heretofore the means employed to ascertain
the names and occupations OF license payers
has been primitive indeed. and hence quite
unsatisfactory. leading. 1t 10 believed. to nums-
rous and serious omissions. which have made
themselves felt In the strong box OF the munich
pality. The means consisted OF simply waiting
for the license payer to come to the City Hall.
where. after making declaration OF his occupa-
ton. trade or profession, he paid his license.
At the expiration OF the delay usually allowed
In such cases three or four license inspectors
were intrusted with the duty of visiting all
places Of business TO discover and report who
soever had not paid his license. These inspec-
tors we're In nowise subject to a revision OF
their operations-a very loose way OF doing
business. It ia thought-for there was no record
Of any kind kept regarding license payers. ex-
oept the entries made on the books OF the FL
nance Department when the licenses were
paid.
Things are being changed now. and the plan
which IL being followed promises to work we'll
and particularly to correct the looseness OF
former times. The several license inspectors
are
which they are instructed to fll with the names
occupation and location OF all merchants. pro-
fessionals, tradesmen. etc. subject TO the license
tax, together with remarks saying whether
the business of the individual or individuals
ar parently is large or small-smali meaning
thst the business Ia insigni6cant. and the per-
SON carrying 1t Ia subject for leniency or even
charity. These blanks have been returned to
the Department Of Finance. after being filled
are entered In books alphabetically arranged
each representing the business Of an assess
ment district OF the city. From these district
books the entries are tabulated, In other words
transferred to general book. also arranged al
alphabetically. and the Administrator OF Finance
finds himself In possession of q complete record
OF every person or firm doing business In the
city.
But this is not all; the inspectors having
completed their canvas twenty policemen. de-
tailed for the purpose. In their turn &C over the
entire ground inspected. They also are sup
piled with the necessary books. which. when
this second canvass is completed. are compared
with the general record book at the hall. and
discrepancies or omissions. II any there are
are Immediately discovered and an inspector is
dispatched to the license-payer to talk tho mat
ter over with him.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-19

$500 Worth OF Property Destroyed h
the First District.

AT s:45 o'clock last night q fire. which IA, sup.
posed TO have been tho work ct AZ fneendtarz
broke out In the kitchen Of the two-story houss
on Richard street. between Peters and Front
The house. which 70 owned and occupied az I
coffee-house by Mr.. A. McCauley. was totallI
destroyed.
Mr.. McCauley SAYS his loss is about $500. The
house is insured In the Merchants InsursnA
Company tor $500. Stock In the same companJ
for 1900 and fixtures for $3.50. AT the time OF the
Are the proprietor and all OF his family were
absent A boy. 1t seems. was left In charge q
the place, but between and Q o'clock he LOCKED
up the building and. after leaving the key ms
neighbor's house. went off.
Mr.. EaRan, private Waterman, states tbs
when he discovered the fire he went to box
| and turned In an alarm, but could get no r.
Spouse from the operator at the City Hall. He
| then ran TO No. 12's eneine-house and notified
Mr. Luke Flemming. who stated that his 10y
would not fl the box at the engine house, ana
alarm was sounded and responded TO by tne
! operator at the City Hall.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-19
GEORGE W. DUPRE, State Printer.

The bill for s1s 1853 30 referred to In said depo-
sition being the same bill herein above set iorth
been done for the State OF Louisiana as afore-
said by him, the said Geo. w. Dqpre. the state
Printer. and the said George W. Dupre, state
Printer swearing, and intending by said oath
that the said work as specified in said detailed
bill had been perf2rmed and executed by him.
aforesaid and that the amounts as charged by
him In said detailed bill were the true and
exact amounts which the State Printer was
authorized By law to charge ana tha, the sane he
the State of Louisiana to him. the said Geo. W.
Dupre. as State Printer, as aforesaid.
as specified In said detailed bill had not been
performed and executed BY him. the said Gao.
W. Dupre, as State Printer as aforesaid: and
chsrssd bp ~ b 1rnt The sn said Dnpr
State Printer. In said detailed bill were not the
true and correct amounts which he, the said
To s ans n
In fact. the same did not constitute Just and
valid claim then due BY the State Of Louisiana
as Aforesaid. as he. the said Geo, W. DuDre, a
the time OF taking and making the affidavit a.
af oresaid then and there we'll knew.
| And so the grand jurors Aforesaid, uD0n theil
oath aforesaid. do say that at the time and
place aforesaid, In manner and form aforesaid
| the said Geo. w. Dupre did commits willful ant
Almighty God, to the evil example Of all others
In like case offending, and contrary to the form
of the statute OF the State Of Louisiana In sue
cases made and provided. and against tn
| honor and dignity OF the same
| JOHN J. FINNEY,
/ District Attorney OF First Judicial Distric
The following is the Endorsement on the In
dictment:
No. 2O92 The State OF Louisiana vs.. Gao.
Dupre.-Indictmentf for perjury. A true bill.
d. Fl. MARKS, Foreman Grand Jury.
February 49, 1879.
|, Returned into court. recorded and filed. Ne
Orleans, February 49, 1879.
w. E. TODD. Assistant Deputy Clerk.
Geo. W. Dupre. ESQ. learning OF the Indie
ment. surrendered himself at once and ga
bond In the sum OF $4,000. P. o. Fazende. ESQ
hainp his sureiv
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-19
MEETING OF INDEPENDENT CON
MANDs AT THE STATE ARSENAL.

A meeting OF representatives Of independent
military organizations below Canal street met
last night at the State Arsenal. on St. Peter
street. to make arrangements for the approach
ing celebration Of the twenty-second OF Feb
ruary.
All the officers of the Regiment of Orleans
Artillery we're present. and the following
officers OF other commands. viz:
Can't. A. Selle and Lieut. B. Maybe and other
officers of the Francs Tireurs;" Capt J. As
tredo and Gait. A. Sidoti. of the Trio al Ber-
saglio:" Capt. Jose Llado. Lieut.. b. Puig. Lieut..
Jayne Pons and Lieut.. This. Boada. OF the
"Caz adores de Orleans" Capts. Leon Polas and
J. Boue. OF the "Gardes Lafayette"
| Col. A. J. Bachemin was called to the chair.
and Adjutant Geo. Fl. Theard acted as secretary.
| Col. Bachemin. on taking the chair. stated
that 1t was gratifying to witness the special de-
sire manifested by the Independent commands
of the Latin races to unite with the Regiment
of Orleans Artillery as kindred organization
In the celebration of national holiday.
After an expression Of sentiments 1t was re-
solved that the independent commands herein
represented be considered the guests of the
Regiment OF Orleans Artillery; that they b.
placed on the right Of the column. In the fol
lowing order. under command of Col. A. ]
Bachemin:
/. The Trio al BersaglIo. Capt. J. Astredo
q The Cazadores de Orleans. Capt. J. Llado
8" Gardes Lafayette" Capt. J. Boue.
L. Francs Tireurs. Capt. A. Selle.
5. The Regiment of Orleans Artillery.
1t was further decided to have two bands 0
musc-one to be at the head of the column an
the other at the head of the Orleans Ar
tillery.
After disposing Of matters pertaining to th
celebration Of the twenty-second of Februarl
ii was proposed to have joint military cam
festival during the summer. but the subject wa
ruled as being foreign to the object of the mee
, ing.
The business of the meeting being transacte
the guests partook of refreshments rendered
the officers of the Regiment of Orleans Arti
Larry
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-19
sTATE-HOUsE NOTES.

Gov. Nichols signed the following commits
sinns yesterday:
John q. Gray clerk Of the Eighth Judicial
District Court. vice Asa Ryan. deceased.
A. 7. Pugh. member Of the Board Of Levee
ommissioners, Sixth DISTRICT, parish OF As.
sumption. vice Il. 7. x. DuRas, deoeased
70. +. Morton, Judge Of the Sixteenth Judicial
District vice Eraste Mouton. deceased.
]. O. Weikes. clerk OF registration parish Of
Morehouse
Con. Behan and Con. q, T. Beauregard held
q consultation with Gov. Nichols about the pa
rade 10 take place on the twenty second OF Feb
ruary. Gen. Beauregard will review tho mill.
tia. and It Is not yet definitely aaceftained II
Gov. Nichols Will assist.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-19
BREvIT1Es.

On Saturday evening. February "a. at Metslrie
Hall. the Jessamine Social Club give Its fret
anniversary soiree
Messrs. NJ. J. Keenan,, chairman, and r. Ron
iger and ID. q, Devere, or the committee Ok
arrangements, have our thanks for invitations.
Capt. Hopkins, Of the British steamship
EnmOre. gave q concert on board OF bis vessel
Monday evening. which was attended by mem
bers OF both Bethels, and many ladies and gen.
tlemen of this city.
The marshals Of that crack FIRE company Of
the fifth ward, Louisiana No. 10. give soiree ct
Grunswald Hall on March proximo. Tha
tons by Cant ANTHONY samboIa the marshal
| and by the COMMITTEES of arrangements com
posed OF John Buhler. Jr.. chairman. ant
Messrs. John Journeel and Henry Federow