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.unrcrAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
sUCCEsslON NOTICES.
cc...,on Of Mr.. and Mrs. WIN. sanderson.

CEuoND DISTRICT COURT For q, THE .IEd PAR L
~ cn n Take notice that Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM WIZ sanderson. whose place Ct birth IL no. not
Sun,vr,. departed this life, tho former on me
s.sIfts and Tie latter on the thirteenth Of Aq-
MAJ. isTa In the city OF New Orleans, and their
sssecaeeions have been opened In the seconni
Dstrict Court for the parish Of Orleans. IN IN
parties having claims againt OF any MT ,n The
y INV .s,,sd ha DANIEL A. WILSON.
Public Administrator,
.cvo, ~ M, Nd. as Carondalet street.
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succession Of Paul Kremer.

EEOOND DISTRIQT COURT FOR THE PAR-
- ieh of Orleans, No. II. 7o4-Notice liz hereby
Given to the creditors Of this estate and to all
other persons herein Interested. 70 show cause
within ten days from the present notification. II
INV they have or can why the account presented
81 the administrators Of this estate should not
ia approved and homdlogated, and the funds
distributed III accordance Herewith.
rnr1a ID IA JOHN HERBERT, Clerk.
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Geo. Grover VS.. Chas. LOttefier ct ais.
rT,HIRD DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PAR
Il ish Of Orleans. No. 25,576-By virtue of a
writ of fleri facias against Charles Lottefer and
Jean Michel Storck to me directed by the hon
orabla the Third District Court for the parish
Of Orleans. in the above entitled cause
will proceed to sell at public auction
at the Merchants and Auctioneers' Exchange
Royal street between Canal and Customhouse
streets. in the Second District Of this city on
MONDAY, May &C.. 1879. at p o'clock NJ. the
following described properly. to Wit
LOT OF GROUND. with the buildings and
improvements thereon, situated in the Third
District Of this city, designated by the number
one. In square number nine. bounded by Column
bus Rochebave, Iaharpe and Tontt streets. on
a plan dated twenty-second Of February. 1887.
deposited in the Office of A. MaZureau notary.
which lot of ground forms the corner OF Column
bus and Rocheblave streets. measures twenty
nine feet eight inches and six lines front on Co.
lumbus street by one hundred and twenty five
feet In depth and front on Rocheblave street
Acquired by Jean Michel Storck. one of the de-
PENDANTS, from John Reuss by act before Abel
Dreyfous. notary Ia this city. on the fourth Of
August. 1866 Title registered In Conveyance
Office BOOK 80. folio TU4.
Seized In the above suit.
Terms--Cash on the spot.
J. r. ALCEE GAUTHREAUX.
Civil Sheriff of the Parish of Orleans.
ap24 my1 is % Is 70
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ts,yaai 27 jsl
..,.....,o,, -, u,cbard ID. Mitchell.

x-SrfnND DIgTRTCT COURT FUR THE FAh1bH
u N Orleans No. a. Notice is hereby given
o the creditors q THE estate and to all w gte1
~ gsa ~ frnn, TIA present notification II any
shnv hava ar can. why the account presented by
Nary v. Mitchell. Parliamentary exe s Ia, OF
gstpd ana lie funds distributed In accordance
Herewith. ...-=...z
nlv22 ~ je1 JOHN HBhbEhI. oleIh,
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nnCCessiOns 0f Adam AdOlph and Anna
NJ Adnlnh. his wife.

KaECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE
- parish Of Orleans. No. 41,23s = Whereas.
Michael Aduph has petitioned the court for Let
fBrs 81 administration on the estate of the late
Adam Adolph and his wife. deceased. Notice 10
hereby given to all whom It may concern to
show cause within ten days why the prayer OF
tho said petitioner should not be granted
Il BY order of the court.
fs4Hl1 JOHN HERRERT. CLERK.
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Train.
LIOURTH DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PAR
II ism of Orleans No. A, 450-By virtue Of a writ
of seizure and sale. to me directed by the hon.
o1able the Fourth District Court for fhe parish OF
Orleans, in the above entitled cause. | will pro-
coed to sell at public auction at the Merchants
and AuctioneeTs Exchange. Royal street. be-
tween Canal and GHstomhouse streets, In the
Second District of this city. on SATURDAY,
scribed property to wit
A CERTAIN LOT OF GROUND. together
with all the buildings and improvements there
ON. situated in the Second District Of this city,
In the square comprised within Where, RoDerI-
son, Dumaine and ST. Ann streets. Said lot
measures twenty six fest tAmeriean mea5ure}
front on Dumaine street by sixty feet in depth
fFrench measure) Said property was acquired
by the said Mrs. Train by purchase from Ber-
nard Ehrensb neder, per act pa ssd before I.
=. Biron. on the second April. 1862, then no.
tary In this city.
Seized in the above suit.
Terms-This being he second and last aue-
ton. the said property will be definitely
adjudicated to the highest and last Do
der for what it, will bring, at tW htns
bond, with good and solvent security bear
ing per cent interest per annum from date
of sale, and special mortgage on the prop
erty sold until final payment. Said purchaseI
will have to deduct and Day In CAST the amour
Of printing sheriff's and clerks Tees. etc. say
about ono hundred aud sixty dollars; ana;
furthermore, the State. parish ana municlpai
taxes on said property, the amount OF Wn1cn Il
li'' ''' ''''''1' j. 4. ALCEE GAUTHREAUX.
Civil Sheriff OF the Parish OF Orleans
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n the MATTER vi Louis CAssOM. an Absentee.
- ish Of Orleans. No. A. Whereas. Alex
ander Levy has petitioned the court for letters
$Of euratorship on the estate Of Louis Iassou.
An absentee. Notice Ia hereby given to all whom
H 10 may concern to show cause within ten days
why the prayer of the said petitioner should
enQt be granted.
BY order Of the court.
fnY18 At az JOHN HERBERT. ClerKs
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ADVERTISEMENTS.
SHERIFF SALES.
= uoebeye vs. The Marats street Method
ist Episcopal Church.

r.,
ist Episcopal Church.
EIFTH DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PAR AR
IL ish Of Orleans, No. ess7-By virtue OF writ
of seizure and sale. TO me directed by the honor
allie tie Fifth District Court for the parish OF Or
leans in the above entitled cause, will pro-
coed to sell at public auction, at the Merchants
and Auetioneers' Exchange. Royal street, be-
tween Canal and Customhouse streets; IN the
Second District of this city, on MONDAY June
a., 1879. at IL o'clock M, the following described
plaV GERSffA Al PORTION OR LOT OF GROUND.
together with all the buildings and improve,
ments rights ways. PRIVILEGES servtudes and
dependencies situated In the Second District OF
this city In the square bounded by Bienyitie,
Marals. Customh house and Where streets. hav-
ing In American measure ffty,tw feet front on
Biep willie street. more or less. by depth OF one
hundred and thirty nine feet ten, inches and
half more or less. on the line which separates
1t from lot number four. which portion or lot o,
ground makes part OF a piece or lot OF GROUND
designated by the number three on plan
drawn by joseph Pile, surveyor. dited ne
twenty fifth OF February. 1915. and deposited IN
the office of Felix De Armas, then notary puo-
lie In this city.
Seized In the above suit 2
Terms Cash on the spot.
J. II. ALCEE GAUTHREAUh.
Civil Sheriff Of the Parish OF orleans.
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rhe lily Of new Orleans VS.. Miss Henrietta


Henry: same Va. same: same vs.. same:
same va. same; same vs. Miss II. Henry.
THIRD DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PAR
i ieh Of Orleans Nos. % 264, % 265, and 49, 2e6
and Fifth District Court for the parish OF Or
leans. Nos 60 and so-By virtue of five writs of
tieri faeias, to me directed by the honorable the
Third and Fifth District courts for the parish
of Orleans, In the above entitled causes for city
taxes OF 1874 1875 1876 1877 and 1879 will proceed
to sell ut public auction. at the Merchants aud
Auctloners' Exchange. Royal street. between
Canal and Customhouse streets in the Second
District of this city on MONDAY. June %, 1879,
at ID o'clock M. the following described pro-
IL /. A CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND. sit
uated in the First District of this city, In square
number eighty seven. bounded by st. James.
Religious, Celeste. Felicity and st. Thomas
streets. and measuring thirty-two feet front on
st. James treet by eighty three feet In depth.
.. A CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND. sit
uated In the First District of this city. In square
number two hundred and sixy-thres bounded
by Union. Baronne. Dryades and Perddo
streets, and designated as lot number nine
and onehalf. measuring thirty two feet
front on Union street by one hundred and sis
feet in depth
Seized In the above suits.
Terms-C Cash on the spot
J. r. ALCEE GAUTHREAUX.
Civil Sheriff OF the Parish OF Orleans.
Yny1DDu Il5
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The foregoing statement Is a just true and
orrect transcript from the books Of the Com
pany JAMES l. DAY. President
III. CARPENTER, Secretary.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this twen-
tr-eecond day OF January, 1879.
A. INGRAHAM, Notary Public.
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The City Of New orleans vs. Louisa
Kinks; same vs.. same: same va. same !;
same vs.. Lauve Hincks; same vs. Laure
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OFFICE SUN MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY,
No. 50 Camp street.
New Orleans January l, 1879
IA In conformity with the requirements Of Its
Charter the Company publishes the following
statement for the year ending December 81.
1s7s.
AMOUNT or PREMIUMS FoB THE YEAR ENDING
s DECEMBER 81, 1878. c
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The above statement Is Just trne and cor :
rect transcript from the books Of the Company,
PAUL FOURCHY, President.
g. w. NoTT. Secretary.
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I.hnoClayer,e. ST., vs. NJ. nc.weeney.

Civil Sheriff. OF ths Par1sh OF UfIeaHs'
m - Is % "a
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The TESTERS agony of mind is made very-promnent
oy MT paulding, but the natural impulse TO do. to
act In the terrible emergency overlooked at first
To save her at once, and at all costs should be
pressed instantly by act and word II should be-
to our thinking inactive despair-in nature that
comes later. after ingenuity and effort have failed.
There was also lack of force and malgnity in the
manner Of the Fool in leading up 20 tho crisis and
his words "Now. now to gloat over his agony"
were hardly warranted by the action which accom-
panied or followed the words. There was little ex-
preston OF malignant Joy at the "hellish
geance'' which he tells he has wrought.
We have thus dwet upon his faults because could
we'll afford in justice to him 70 do so. when
slider how markedly tho audience drew his attention
to the strong points OF the performance. We
say OF him that he evidently possesses
refinement OF character and much intelli-
gence; that improvement will undoubtedly come
with ripper experience; that he possesses dramatic
talent and some considerable ability. and that the
bemishes observable in his acting may be short
comings incidental 10 his youth and not indicative
Of the limits OF his talents. While there was much
that excellent in last evenings performance,
cannot put 1t down thorough success viewed
from an artistic standpoint, no matter how crafty
flying Mr.. Pynldings work may have been to his
friends.
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MARTHA WASHINGTON RECEPTION.

The ladies and gentlemen interested in the Martha
Washington reception to be held at the Academy Of
Music on Thursday evening are more than satisfied
with their prospects of success, and the promises
that tho Seaside Sanitarium will be in flourish
ing condition during the coming summer. Tickets
have sold faster than any other occasion Of this
reception and the general feeling to be that
tho Martha Washington reception of 1879 will he the
most brilliant yet given. The historic tableau. in
which the descendants of some of the mon who took
part In the inauguration of Washington viii poss
under the direction of Mr. sarony will be as correct
. careful study of costumes and grouping can
make It, Mr.. Benson J. Tossing. the historian. to
whom description Of the tableau has been sub
mitted, has written to tho committee as follows:-
am satisfied by perusal Of your programme that the
proposed entertainments will be most historical
spectacle quite accurate in all its details and will present
by living and fac similc of of tho
important in national history. the inauguration
of the first President of tho United States in the city Of
New York ninety years ago.
Besides this tableau there will be elaborate Nor.
wcgian peasant dance, i'll which twenty-five couples
will take part in costume. The music will be charac-
terstic of the country. The costumes have been
made for this occasion. and will be very bright and
pretty. Besides tasteful order of dancing souvenir
Will be given to every lady who attends the reception.
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NUGGETS, INDEED.

GENERAL MITE AND MISS LUCIA zAHArE AT
MASONIC TEMPLE-rHE SMALLEST PEOPLE
LIVING
General Mite and Miss Lucia Zarate gave their
first reception in New York yesterday afternoon at
Masonic Temple, Sixth and Twenty third
filled with fashionably dressed audience. but the
Mites, owing to the STORM, were delayed
somewhat. After little time how
ever. two gentlemen passed through the hall.
carrying each a tiny bundle. The audience
looked at the bundles but supposed them to be
shawl or two rolled together; the presence of the
Mites suspected When they did
appear, Miss Zarate hanging on the arm of tho
diminutivc General, tho surprise complete. Mr..
Frank NJ. Uffner the manager. introduced them, and
the little couple started for promenade around the
hall. Many Of the seats IN the hall have been taken
ont and . miniature stage erected in the centre.
After the promenade tho General and his little mate
put on the stage. General Mite is fourteen
years old and weighs but nine pounds. while Misc
Zarate is fifteen old and weighs four and three
quarter pounds The General is native of New York
State, and Miss Zarate born in Mexico of Span
ish parents. 1t is very difficult matter to express
their diminutive size in words but an idea can be
obtained when it is stated that the little lady stood
in the silk hat of the reporter and resting her hands
on the rim. carried on n worry pleasant conversation
for q few moments. The General spd Miss Zarate
physically perfect. The costumes by Miss
Zarate wonderfully handsome. and rich and gen.
uine diamonds sparkle in her and upon her
fingers. The largest Of her rings will not go upon
ordinary sized lead pencil and her hand is not
The reception will be held every afternoon and
evening at Masonic Temple.
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FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT.

WARRINGTON, Feb. II, 1879.
CONGRESSIONAL INQUIRY INTO THE CATTLE
PLAGUE PROPOSED.
The Senate Committee on Agriculture held
, meeting to-day ut which it was agreed
that the interests of tho cattle trade Of
this country demanded that prompt in.
vsstgation of the subject should DO had with
the view Of ascertanng the exact extent OF tho
istcnce Of Heterogeneous among horned cattle.
The committee which is composed of Senator'S Pad
dock. Of Nebraska Sharon. of Nevada; Hoar. Of
Massachusetts,; Gordon. Of Georgia. and Davis. Of
West Virginia. is embarrassed by tho short time re-
naming Of the session in which to prosecute their
quiry; but it is proposed to have tho most eminent
and reliable authorities in cattle disease il the United
States summoned as witnesses. Among them are
Professor Law, of New York; Professor John Gam
gee and the leading shippers and dealers Of cattle in
Detroit, Chicago and other Western cities.
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THE SHANGHAI CONSULATE.

Mr. sEwanD's REFUSAL TO PRODUCE HIS hooks.
wAsurSGruS, Feb. II, 1870.
In the House Committee ON Expenditures In tho
state Department today Mr.. George F. Seward was
asked by the Chairman II ne would be sworn
ard whether no was prepared to produce
the books called for IN tho subpoena dwces
tocum Mr. Seward made no reply 20 the questions
other than that he would speak through his counsel.
Mr. Mcrrick of counsel for the defence. desired TO
state iif writing the reasons why his client
declined 10 answer. Arguments regarding
the proper interpretations Of the law in
cases whero. parties before investigating
committee declined TO speak eneucd, Messrs. Car
pentcr Tor tho prsecution) and Mcrrck for tho de-
icncc) making brief. but pointed remarks either
side OF tho question. After some further discussion
among members OF the committee on the same sub
icct, resolution was unanimously adopted permit
ting counsel for the defence 10 offer the statement
referred 20, and IL viii be printed and embodied in
the record IT the proceedings.
On motion OF Mr.. Mayhsm tho Chairman was di-
rooted prepare report of the proceedings of tho
committee 80 far they relate 10 the noncompliance
OF Mr. seward with the subpoena daccs tc-um and his
refusal to testify, the same TO DO submitted
TO tho committee soon possible. and then,
after adoption. reported to the House OF Representa-
tivcs for instructions 10 what further steps
deemed proper. The committee adjourned until
wcdncsda when further testimony on the part Of
the defence will be heard.
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has been almost marvellous as that at the staro
ard Theatre.
Miss Bessie Byrne will give reading at Chickerine
Hall on Wednesday evening. Her selections are from
Shakespeare. Schiller and other poets She VIII be
aided by Miss Munier. contrato; Mr.. II. j. Sargent.
baritone; Mr.. J. n. Pattison, pianist. and Mr.. j..
Kesrney, elocutionist.
The third public rehearsal Of the oratorio Society
Of New York will take place this afternoon at Stein
way Hall. and the third grand concert tomorrow
evening. Mendelssohn's oratorio est Paul" will bs
produced under the direction of Or, l.. Darlrosch
The soloists announced are:-Mrs Mary l.. Swift.
soprano Miss Anna Drasdil. contralto; Mr.. Myron
w. Whitney from Boston,. bass and Mr.. George
Simpson, tenor.
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JENNIE PASSWORDS DEATH.
THE RESULT OF MEDICAL MALTREATafENT--i
coIoSER's INQUEST IN PROGRESS.


PoUeHxEEPsrE Feb II, 1879.
Coroner Joseph G. Frost. OF this city. has taken
the preliminary steps for thorough investigation
of the cause of tho death OF Jennie Passmorc, who
came here about two years ago from Mnrl-
borough. and who was respectfully connected
and had many friends in her native village.
II is case Of love. betrayal and ruin. Miss Pass
more lost hcr mother when she was quite young
AMI for several years she earned her living with her
needle. On coming here she found employment in
Q shirt factory. Soon after she became acquainted
with Q young carpenter, who worked ct the Hudson
River state Hospital. named Isaac lie Ray. and kept
company with him regularly. Several weeks ago
she gave up her position in the shirt factory
and started dressmaking establishment in Main
street. Failing of success she took board in q
spectacle family and offered to work out n
stress; but finding little encouragement, she
dcsvored to secure n position ~ companion or
who wcrc acquainted with her spoke highly of her.
and her character was considered beyond rcproach.
GOING AWAY.
One day last week she informed her immediate
friends that she going away TO stay day two,
that the last heard OF her until last saturday.
when she was found dead in the house Of "Ab Cable,
in Gates street. II that a late hour the
night previous undertaken. named Ezra Bueon,
was summoned to tho house 10 attend to the re-
mains. Dr. Grecnsward had certified that the girl
died with spotted fever and the undertaken this
showing. got burial permit from the Board
rraphed to the unfortunate girls Marlborough
friends In the meantime post-mortcm examina-
ton was made, which resulted in showing that Miss
Passmore was victim OF malpractice. Further
statements show that the girl arrived ut the house
last Wednesday. and tho young man. lie Ray, visited
her on the following Friday stayed short time. but
did not come again As soon as the preliminary
steps for the inquest wcrc properly arranged the rel
ntiycs were allowed to take the body TO Marlborough,
where IL was inferred sunday In the village
chur,h yard, hardly any one being present at the
burial.
coRoNrn's INQUEST.
Tho examination of witnesses In the win COM
mence the Office OF Coroner Frost nj eight O'Clock
this evening. Up to tho time of the closing of this
letter arrests have becn made. though the Coroner
has been in consultation with District Attorney
Woodin. Alb. Cable IL i'll Mt her residence. Tho
young man lie Ray has not yet been found. The rea-
lives OF the girl in town getting all the facts in
the case.
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! DISTRICT ATTORNEY SNUBBED.
Nrw ORLEANS. La. Feb. II. 1872

Nrw ORLEANS. Ia, Feb. H. 1872.
In the United States Circuit Court to-day Judge
Billings said statement OF facts had been presented
to Judge Woods by the Grand Jury. which facts had
been presented to the grand Jurors in the jury room
and upon which the Grand Jury had returned true
bills of indictment These the bills upon which
IL is said the District Attorney declined TO frame i'm
dotments. and, further, that more than one federal
official is included in tho list He had examined the
fpcts set forth and deemed them sufficient 10 justify
indictments He therefore ordered that the state
mcpts he recorded and that the District Attorney
frame indictments. Also, the District Ntorncy haN
ipn aad the government had further use for the
Grand Jury nj present Judge Billings ordered them
to continue their Investigations. The trial OF tho
Tcnsas cases will commence 10 morrow
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Earnest Debate in the Senate Over
Tobacco and Snuff.
MORE REVENUE NEEDED.
Congress Proposes to Investigate
the Cattle Plague.
FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.

WASHINGTON. Feb. II. 1879.
THE HOUSE MAKING GOOD PROGRESS WITH THE
APPROPRIATION BILLS.
The House did good stroke of business to-day. 1t
passed the River and Harbor bill. which foots up
900 less than last year; the General Deficiency
bill and the Arrearage of Pensions BILL all without
debate. It will probably pass the Sundry
Civil bill In tho way this week. and will have
left then only the Legislative BILL which will prob
ably run into next week. To-day's work makes an
extra session unnecessary and highly improbable.
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MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES.

Miss Dickie Lingard and company will produce Ga
Cignlo" at the Globe Theatre on the "a of Mech.
Tho next free organ recital OF Mr. John White will
be given on Saturday afternoon at Chickering Hail.
Miss Evclina Hartz announces vocal and instru-
mental concert at Chckering Hail next Monday
ing.
concert will be given on Thursday evening at
Chickering Hall by Miss Annie Beero She will be
assisted by number of well known artists.
Mr.. Neil Bryant will be the recipient of benefit
at the Academy Of Music on Friday afternoon. tho
2lst inst Many professionals attached TO different
theatres have volunteered and the programme ar
ranged promises exccllcn. attraction.
II IL intimatcd that Through tho DARK" will be
produced at Booths Theatre by tho Fifth Avenue
company. under tho management of Mt. Dan Har.
kins, The success Of tho "Pinaforo" at this house