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The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-11-13
Singular Abduction

CONCORD. N. c.. Oct. 30,-Bob John
son, the negro man who abducted a
thirteen-year old daughter OF Isaac
Shell. a well-to-do white planter of this
county. about two weeks ago and ac'
count OF which was published in the
Cincinnati Enquirer nt thot time, was
arrested last night ut Smiths Turnout,
on the Charltte and Columbia railroad,
in South Carolina. The negro by
some mean. had induced q minister by
the uame OF Boyd to marry him and
the child.
Uuder the laws of North Carolina
minors are permitted to marry without
the consent of their parents. but are re-
quired to procure q marriage license.
In this case however, it seems that
Johnson omitted thi, formality, and the
minister who performed the ceremony
did not reqnire it. Johnson was carried
to Charlotte and committed for hear
ing. His victim is quite pretty and
attractive, thoagh believed TO be weak.
minded. The negro will not be carried
to the county from which ho abdducted
the child for several weeks for fear
the people IN the neighborhood where
her pare nts live will lynch him.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-11-13
Death of the Earnest Woman
Virginia.

RICHMOND. VA, Oct. 3l.-Informa-
tion reached here last night OF the
death Of the most notorious characters in
the conn try. This was Mrs. D. E. Smith,
who lived near:Leginter, Wcstmoreland
county. Her proportions were extra
ordinarily large She measured thirty
four inches across the shoulders, aud
weighed within q fraction of six hun'
dred and ten pounds. The coffin was
necessarily Of immenre size. and be-
fore it was delivered two ordinary men
lay in it side by sida on their backs
without crowdir1 each other 10 the
least. When brought to the house It
could not be got through the door, and
it was necessary to leave it outside un-
til the .time set for the funeral, when
the corpse was carried out to the coffin
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-11-13

The Republicans are now boastine
that they will control both houses of
Congress in 1881, with ''strong man
in the White House. who will ''put
down that South" This is cheering
prospect for the business of the coun-
try. Putting down the South. >
means the wiping out Of most profit-
able portion CT Northern trade and the
renewed robbery of the Southern
people.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-11-13
How to beat Grant.

Mr.. Bowman. Republican member
of Congress from Massachusetts. has
contrived what seemed to be altogether
the best plan yet proposed to beat
Grant. In speech in Boston last Sat-
urday, at dinner of the MindleseS
Club, Mr. Bowman said:
.The people of the North were more
stalwart than the Republican members
Of Congress and their leaders, and
"hail the day when the great Captain
shall lead them again to victory-by
peace, lei us hope, by war if necessary,
1t is only necessary to repeat such
words as these often and emphatically
and publicly to insnre the defeat Of
Grant beyond peradventure.
The people of the North have had
qnite ,anel,gh,sf war. They are anx-
ious not only for the continuanee Of
peace, but for an opportunity to givt
their undivided attention to the things
which belong to peace-to prosperous
renewal Of all the activities which pro-
mote the happiness and welfare of the
country.-N. Y. EUening Post.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-11-13

Senator Sharon's reception at his
palatiai residence at Belmont in honor
Of General Grant is described by the
San Francisco papers as being more
magnificent than anything that has
ever been witnessed on the Pacific coast
Grant Is reported to have said he saw
nothing to compare with it in travels.
The silver king can afford greater dis
play Of magnificeuce than the kings OF
the Old World.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-11-13

If you only have candle light, bless
God for il, and he will give you star
light; when you have got starlight
prase God for it, aud he will give you
moonlight; when you have got moon
light, rejoice in it, aud he will give you
sunlight; praise him still more. and ht
will make the light of your sun as the
light of seven days, for the Lord him
self shall be the light of your spirit.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-11-13

A PRETTY incident occurred a Leba-
non, Ont. the other Saturday. Into
the Methodist church few robin dur
ing survice. Perching on a rail OPP
postie the pulpit. it sang loudly when
the people sang, was silent during
prayer; but while tina minister preached
It chirped occasionally as if to encour>
age him. 1t remained until th- oon.
gregation was forpally dismissed an,,
then 6ew away.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-11-13

WORKMAN on railroad at Florence.
italy. was run over and killed. His
sweesheart laid herself on the track to
die in the same manner, bnt the train
only injured an arm, which was subse-
auently amputated. Still determined
on suicide. she tore of the bandage and
bled TO death.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-11-13

Cotton pickers> and unskilled labor
ers for all kinds of work are in very
great demand IN Vieksburg. ans are re-
ceivlng higher wages than has been
paid such workers since the war.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-11-13

The Boston journalist who discovered
Chastine Cox, Mr.. W. R. Balch has be-
come managing editor of the Philadel-
phia Press.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-11-13

II is said that Germans are willing to
invest $40, ,0)O, 900 in extending the s..
Louis and San Francisco railroad to
the pacific.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-11-13

Quite number of pure Merino sheep
have recently been purchased for Ions
isana farms from sheep dealer in
Handsboro, Miss.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-11-13
The 9rookl,arsn .geasrr.
Advertising Rites.

Marriage notiees aud deaths, rot ex-
ceetifng six lines, published free. All
over six lines charged for at regular ad-
We rtisiHg rates.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1879-11-13

II is said that Senator Blaine has lost
his voice.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-23

Members Of the re-organized Jockey Club
are notified that they can obtain their badges
by application at the Office OF the club.
In this connection we can already say that
the Spring meeting will be brilliant one
Yesterday Messrs Barkey and Higgins
arrived in the city from Dallas, Texas, with
the following horses: L'Argentine, Jack
Hardy and Ella Rowett, and Messrs. Spencer
and O'Brien from Hampstead, Texas, with
Capt Fred Rice, Conrad and Keene Richards,
Jr.
Two horses. coming from Charleston, the
names Of which are not given, are also on
their way to this city.
Our ladies are preparing their spring toilets,
and their attendance, we are assured, will be
in such numbers as to surpass any Of the
recent spring meetings at least.
On Saturday, the twenty-ninth instant, the
attractions OF the clubhouse and grounds
will be enhanced by grand promenade con-
cert, for which splendid cornet band has
been secured. Members and their lady friends
will please make note Of this.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-23
THE SITUATION.

The business community has adapted itself
to the circumstances resulting from the
temporary suspension Of the banks, and
trade Is moving quietly and briskly along.
The money called in from New York and
other cities is expected in a day or two, and
when 1t arrives there will be no further cause
for excitement regarding the banks
The sheriff will not be able to turn over
to the commissioners the books, papers and
the cash In the vault of the Mechanics and
Traders Bank until some time next week and
until the transfer Is made AMI the commits
sioners are put in possession, they will not he
able to make a correct and accurate state
ment o. the condition Of the institution, and
they will probably not be able to present it
until some time during the latter part of next
week
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-23
BENZ. r. YOUNG, sR,

Yesterday after brief Illness, Mr.. Benz. f.
Young, ST., died at his residence In this city,
at the age Of 81 years. The subject of this
notice was an old and faithful member of the
New Orleans Typographical Union. A native
OF Virginia, he came to this city when young
man and has resided here for the last thirty
two years. He was q compositor upon the
Bee for many years, and since It's commence
ment has been employed In similar capacity
ON the DEMOCRAT. At the time Of his death
he was one Of the cooperative proprietors Of
this paper and was much esteemed III all his
business and personal relations. The DEMO
Graf suffers the loss Of most reliable work
man and the association Is bereft OF one Of It's
valued members. Possessing a genial and
generous nature, Mr.. Young secured the re-
gard Of wide circle OF friends. who, with the
DEMOCRAT, mourn his loss.
The Typographical Union will pay the last
sad tokens Of respect to the memory OF one
of Its oldest and staunchest members by join
ing In the funeral services to be held at MIR
Young's late residence. No. 1874 Rampant
street, this afternoon, at 8 O'Clock.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-23

Yesterday evening. at s o'clock, the num-
erous friends OF the late Auguste Huard,
the unfortunate paying teller of the Me-
chanics and Traders Bank, assembled in
front OF his residence on Rampant street, to
pay the last respects to the deceased, and do
homage to his memory. When the hearse
and carriages moved forward on the funeral
march, 1t must have been a oonsoling sight to
.ne oereaved family to see the long line OF
u. friends that followed in the mounful process
sion. The line extended fully three epnaras
s .lg by twos on the sidewalk. and 1t was
Sposeo OF the elite of our Creole population.
,,a gstner with our best citizens and promi,
their ,rn as, who thus silently showed
ASopecs LOT The memory of the dpnartad
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-23
I'm weary of the food eat. Try shadInes
CITy ECHOES.

Charles Moore, dangerous and suspicious
character, was locked up In the Central Sta
ton.
r. Craner WAS sent to the Charity Hospital
on Friday night in sick and destitute con-
dtion.
On Friday, the schooner Hortense ran into
the bulkhead at the Marais street bridge and
destroyed it.
hn Burns, alias Dompse was locked I'D
In the Third Station, charged with the larceny
of valise containing lot of clothing.
Ge rye Lubin alias Joseph, was lodged In
the Fourth Station, charged with embezzIe-
ment of small amount OF money by John
Rumbock.
Friday night the room of the housekeeper
Of fire company No. 10 was entered by thief.
who carried off flre-box key. Look out for
false alarms.
Chas Speed was arrested by Captain O'Neil,
and lodged in the Fifth Precinct, charged
with being implicated In the robbery Of QUIT
man Hunt of Sl10 by means Of a bogus check.
At o'clock Friday night, q colored girl
named Feliciana Wood was severly bitten by
dog. The animal was killed by Officer
Walsh.
Thos Gallagher and Pobert Cooney were
locked up In the Central Station, charged
with being dangerous and suspicious charac-
tprS,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-23
JUDICIAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
SHERIFF SALES.
The City Of New Orleans Va. A. w. Walk
er; same VI. james Welsh: same vs.. same !.
va

The City Of New Orleans Va. A. w. Walk
or; same VI. james Welsh. same vs.. same !:
same Va. same: same VS.. same: Same vs.
james Welsc aame vg. same:
THIRD DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PAR
i ish Of O leans-Nos. 39.246 9.245. 39.244
39.243. 80 242, 800 and 40826.-By virtue Of seven
write Of tieI facias, to me directed BY the hon
Orabe. the Third District Court for the Parish
OF Orleans in the above entitled causes, for
city taxes Of 1871 1873 1874, 1875, 1876. 1877 and
1878. will proceed to sell at public auction. at
the Merchants and Auetioneers' Exchange.
Royal street. between Camel and Customhouse
street, IN the Second District OF this city. on
MONDAY. March 81. 1879. ut 10 o'clock IN the
following described property 10 wit
A CERTAIN SQUARE OF GROUND. the
same being known and designated IA the Lon
isiai.tsSugac Refinery. and being situated In the
parieh OF Orleans on the left bank of the River
Mississippi, and measuring one hundred and
evenly three feet front on the public road. one
hundred and ssventy-one feet four inches and
five lines In width In the rear, four hundred
and seventy one feet five inches In depth on one
side and five hundred and seventeen feet five
inches in depth on the other side. adjoining
the property formerly belonging to Il. j. For
all. and now known on asses sment rolls of
IT, city as squares numbers forty six and
forty-seven OF the tenth assessment district.
ronde, Forst II Keynes and Chartres streets :
Keynes, Forstall, Dplaronde and Peters streets.
Seized In the above suits.
Terms-Cash on the spot.
j. X. ALCEE GAUTHREAUX.
Civil sheriff of the Parish Of Orleans.
fp17 mt IA al
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-23
THE BETHEL.

On Monday evening next, at II 80, there will
be varied entertainment at the Fulton
Street Bethel. Walker Fearn, Esq, member
Of the bar, will deliver the opening address.
followed by music, previous to the enactment
OF play entitled "A Happy Pair; or, Mr..
and Mrs Honeyton," by Mr.. Bernard Shields
and Miss Alice Shean.
Father Witherspoon proposes to start a
school at the Bethel to teach navigation. en-
gineering and the rudiments OF a common
education.
Up to now, the Bethel has always been free
to all, but 1t is requested, Of those who can.
to contribute twenty-five cents at the gate, In
order to aid Father Witherspoons project of
enlarging the Bethel.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-23
TOWN HALL.

Mayor Patton has received letter from
the Consul OF the Grand Duchy of Luxem
bourg, at New York, asking for Information
concerning Joseph Huberty. native Of
Saeul, Luxembourg.
THE PAUPER's GRAVE.
The special committee Of the Council, ap'
pointed In connection with the Locust Street
Cemetery question, have selected space 400
by 500 feet, and now forming par Of the New
Orleans Park, at the Metairie Ridge, to be
converted into paupers' cemetery Oh
course the action of the committee Is far
from being final, for not only might the ques-
ton arise whether such q conversion Of q
public park could be made, but whether. In
this particular instance, 1t would not be In Op-
position to the terms of the bequest through
which the city obtained the park.
STILL MOURNING
Administrator ChevaIy and Surveyor
Brown are still at work inquiring into the
relative value and merits or Turner's Hall.
st. Patrick's Hall and the Orleans Ball Room
building, all OF which have been offered on
favorable terms to the city. Yesterday the
officials named had quite lengthy interview
with Mr.. John Henderson, who represents
the St. Patrick's Hall owners to this effect,
and It is expected that at an early day they
will be able to make q detailed and cOmpre-
hensive report to the Council on the subject.
CITY TAXES.
City taxes continue to come in briskly at
the Hall, the total OF the collections of last
week making handsome showing. After
to- day there will be only six days wherein to
pay taxes without interest, attorneys fees
and other penalties.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-23
The city Of new Orleans vs.. Freak J.

Wuat; same W. same; same vs. same; same
vS. Fredk j. West; same vs.. same.
THIRD DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PAR
ish of ORLEANS, Nos. 81, POI, 81, 404 49, q and
40 777-By virtue of five wrifs OF heri faetas. 10
me directed By the honorable the Third Dis
trict Court for the parish Of Orleans, in the
above entitled causes for city taxes Of 1875 1916
1877 and 1873 will proceed to sell at bubble anc.
ton, at the Merchants and Auctioneers' Ex-
change Royal street. between Canal and Cns
tomhouse streets. In the Second District of this
city: on MONDAY, March 81. 1879. at IL O'clock
CERTAIN PORTION OF GK0UND ait
uated In the Second District OF this city5s In
square number one hundred and fifty. nine
bounced by Customhouse, Bienyille. Viliere
ana Marais streets. designated as lot number
fifteen. measuring thirty feet front on Custom
nonse street By one hundred and forty.seyeu
4 CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND sit
lated In the Second District Of this city in
square number two hundred and thirteen.
bounded by Cont. Claiborne, Derblgny and st
LOUIS streets. designated as lot number two
measuring forty. ons feet front on Cont street
pT seventy four feet In depth,
selzed In the above suits
Terms-Cash on the spot.
J. r. ALCEE GAUTHREAUX,
Civil Sheriff of the Parish Of Orleans.
Ie21 mh6 - 20 q 81
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-23
THE ROIG CONCERT.

We are informed by Miss Cora Roig, the
new aspirant for lyrical honors and OF
whom we are always ready to speak in the
highest terms, that within few days she
will be enabled TO present to the public the
programme she has selected for her concert,
which Is to take place on Easter Monday. at
Grunewald Hall. We are requested to say
by Miss Rog, that circumstances beyond her
control will preclude her from appear log in
the concert Of Mr.. Theo. Curant, which is
advertised to take place on the evening fol-
lowing her own, and the correction is made
in order that she may not be the cause OF
disappointment to her friends
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-23

Mrs. Louis Paul Commagere, testamentary
executrix Of the succession OF Etienne Corde-
vile, has filed a suit in the Fourth District
Court against the directors and managers or
the Southern Bank, Thos. Layton, John T.
Moore, Bradish Johnson, Thos. Layton, Jr,,
and 7. Fitzwilliam, Individually, for having,
in violation Of the banking law, made loans
and discounts every day during the twelve
months ending March 10, 1879 so that the
position OF the bank never was re-established
according to said law and causing the bank
to protest q check for S45, 04 Is drawn against
money on deposit for the account of the sue
cessiOn OF Il. COrdeville.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-23
ACADEMY OF music.

Last night BARLEY Campbell closed sue
cessful engagement at the Academy, which
still maintaining its reputation In the line OF
attractions, will present tonight Haverley's
United Mastadon Ministries for one week.
engagement. This company comprises forty
comedians and speciality artists forty must
clans, twelve song and dance men, twelve
vo al quartettes. Haverley's Minstrels bid
fair to attract large audiences, as they come
heralded with the most flatteriDg notices
from the press of the cities through which
they have passed.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-23

same vs. same; same W. same; same ri
same; same Va. same: same vs.. same safjz
vs. Jacob Joachim.
THIRD DISTRICT COURT FOR THE Pan
trh OF Orleans, Nos. Ss401 80, &c., 80. 400. 81 As
80 403 an 80 4O2; and Eff District Court for ll
parish OF Orlei ns, No. 1877 By virtue Of sewn
wrt5 Of flert fci6s. to me directed By ne
honorable the Third and Fifth District C0ur9E
for the parish of Orleans. H. the we entil45
efnses, for city tage- Of 1870. 1871 1873, Ez
1875, 1876 and 1877, will proceed to sell at put9
auction. at the Merchants and Auctioneers' Ea
change. Royal street. befWeen Canal MI
Customhouse sire IT, In the second Dstrie
this city. on MONDAY, April IA. 1873 Il
O'Clock M, the following described propafgf e
wit
A CERTAIN PORTION OF GRoUND, ~
uated la the Sixth District OF this city, In sqEka
number two hundred and ak y. BOUNDED N
Chestnut. Camp Cad z and jena streets d@tS
mated as follows: Lots numbers ak 10 Eaz
measuring each fhi " feet front on Chean<s
street by one hundred and twenty eight foekH
depth. Lot number ten. forming the c0fn4s5
CHI smut and Cadiz streets, and msasaf9z
thirty feet front on Chestnut street b. mi
hundred and twenty-eight feet In depth. Ms
number twenty-f0ur. measuring thirty M5
front on Cadiz street by one hundred and ID
feet in depth.
Seized in the above suit
TeIms-Caah on the SPOT.
J. II. ALCEE GAUTHREAUX.
Civil Sheriff OF the Parish Of 0riezH&
mh13 20 27 apps 10 II
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-23
A CRACK HOT.

We had the pleasure of receiving the visit
yesterday Of Capt. Frank Hyde, of Bridge
port, Conn, one Of the finest marksmen Of
the country, and the winner of the wimble-
don cup at the last international rife tourna-
ment. Capt. Hyde is on a business trip to
New Orleans, In the interests of the Sharp
Rifle G ,mpany, and leaves for other parts
this afternoon. During the day, however, he
will be the guest OF the Crescent City Rifle
Club, and will try their long range practice
among us
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-23
ADvERTIsEMrr-
SHERIFF SALES.
the CITY Of new Orieans w.. Ina :,

The City Of New orleans VS., sos. ns.-r,-
same Va. j. Derepa; same va. sarns
THIRD DISTRICT COURT FOR THHgR 81
4 ish OF Orleans No. 20 $50; and Sixth ijt ~
Cour for the parish OF UfIeans. Nos. III y
I568--By virtue Of three wrtts Of flsri fae IL
me directed by the honorable the Thin !.
Sixth District Courts for, the parish II n!
leans, In the above entitled causes "a NJ
taxes of 1876. 1877 and 1878. win proeesd 1T /,
at public auction. at the Merchants ana M
tioneers' Exchange. Il val street between ~
and Oustomhouse streets. In the Second I,issS1
OF this city, on MONDAY. March 81. Is1e \
o'clock M, the following described proasss|
AGERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND siu...
In the First Dittrict Of this city. In so1ars 49,
Der three hundred and tbirty.f five. boundsSE
Gasouet, Liberty, Common and Franis
streets. designated as lot number TIRES my
uring fifty-three T. OF front ON Gasuuet sfrsss|
ninety feet In epth.
Seized in the above suits
Terms-Cash outhe spot
j. II. ALCEF GAUTHREArfY
Civil Sheriff OF the Parish Of Orsss.
fe27 mh6 Is 20 81 81
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The city of New Orleans vs.. Ann Eliza

story; same VI. same.
THIRD DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PAR
Il ish Of Orleans. Nos 81 $50 and %. 656-By vr-
virtue of two writs Of fieri facias. to me d.
rnctei by the honorable the Third District
Court for the parish of Orleans, In the above
entitled causes for city taxes OF 1875 and 1878.
will proceed to sell at public auction.
Mt the Merchants and Auctioneers' Ex-
change. Royal street, between Canal and
Custouhouse streets, In the Second District of
this city. on MONDAY. April IA, 1879. at IL
o'clock M. the following described property.
to wit
A CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND sit
ua'ed In the First District Of this city, in square
number sixty-six. bounded by Gravier Peters
Common and 1choupitoulas streets, desig-
mated IA lot number eight. forming the corner
Of Peters and Gravier streets, measuring TWEEN
ty-one feet front on Peters street by seventy
eight feet in depth.
Seized In the above suits.
Terms Cash on the auot
J. r ALCEE GAUTHREAUX,
Civil Sheriff of the Parish of Orleans.
mh19 % 81 ana 10 Ii