davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-15
New ORLEANS. Nav 10. 1879.

New ORLEANS, May 49, 1879.
A. A. Brinsmade. ESQ. Secretary New Orleans
Stock Exchange:
Dear Sir-Your communication OF this date
has been received, and In reply beg to
inform you that the commissioners OF the
consolidated debt have been notified by the
city attorney that all bonds and coupons is
sued In favor of the New Orleans, jackson
and Great Northern Railroad and New Or
leans Opelousas and Great Western Railroad,
which have not been funded, and maturing
on the first Of May, 1874, are prescribed. That
prescription, under the law OF Louisiana, Is
equivalent to payment, and that the City
Council having only powers Of administra-
ton, have no right to renOunce prescription
that has already accrued.
We can no more renounce such prescription
on matured bonds than we can issue new
bonds, and thereby create new debt.
Respectfully, ALT. H. ISAAosON,
Administrator OF Finance.
THE wATERwoRKs CASE.
In connection with the suits involving the
status of the city's waterworks stock, the State
Registrar Of Voters, Mr. Chas. Cavanac, vis-
tied the City Hall yesterday at the request of
the city attorney, who wished to be informed
about the citizenship Of Mr.. FL. o. Seixas, one
Of the purchasers Of the stock at the United
States marshal's sale. After consulting the
books OF his office Mr.. Cavanac reported that
he found Mr.. Seixas was registered as voter
In this city on.the twenty-frst Of June last,
and had voted at the late election.
THE CITY DEBT.
The Mayor and Administrators assembled
yesterday morning In the Mayors parlor,
and after short consultation proceeded In a
body to the State House, where they visited
the Convention Committee on the State Debt.
An account Of the meeting will be found else
where.
wENaER's GARDEN.
The committee of the whole having come to
the conclusion that Wenger's Garden, on
Bourbon street, comes within the terms of
the city ordinance imposing license OF $1,000
on all drinking saloons where theatrical rep
RESERVATIONS are given, or vocal or instrument
son yesterday notified Mr.. Wenger by letter
OF the fact, and requested him to call at the
finance department and pay his license.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-15
Aoau = 10 oil % ------------a-.
Maximum temperature, 80; minimum, 60.
ADJUSTMENTS.
John COnnOr's RenefIt.


The variety entertainment given last even
ing for the benefit Of Mr.. John Conner by his
amateur minstrel friends was successful In
more respects than one. The house was
nearly full. The specialties presented by the
performers, all youthful amateurs, were In
general OF good quality and evineed
that the amateur talent In this line
In our city Is more than fair. We
would refer particularly to the single,
double and triple clog dancing Of Sesnan.
Trimble and Spinelli; the comic musical
talent OF Wash Baum; to John Vollmers, who
has good voice and impersonates the ''old
negroes effectively; to Rinaldo, the amateur
contortionist and again to the grotesque
song and dance act OF Sherrod and Morton,
without forgetting the musical specialties OF
Delaney and Drumm, nor the comic dialogue
between Waters and Cosgrove. OF course
John Gonnor the beneficiary, sang his Irish
songs handsomely, until he got stuck on "Ihe
Irish Rifles" and laid the fault on the COM
poser OF the melody, which Ia delieiously in
different.
Grunewald Hall was not as full as we might
have expected last evening. The audience
was nevertheless large, and above ALL q mu-
at the concert we admired the facility of exc
eution displayed by Mrs. Ellie Samuel In Men
delssohn's concerto, In Ct minor, the third
part of which iS so remarkably brilliant and
difficult, and which, on that account, afforded
the orchestra accompanying Mrs Samuel an
opportunity to redeem themselves handsome
ly Of grave errors In the two first parts.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-15
THE POOL SALES.

The pool sales last night at the Crescent
Hall on the events of the grand May festival
OF the Crescent City Battalion averaged as
follows:
Mule Race Centennial $35, Bandit $780,
Pacific S..
Competitive Drill-League Guard $45, Cres-
cent Rifles $25, Field $40.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-15
THE SAVINGS BANK CASE.

The receivers of the New Orleans Savings
Institution have been authorized to make
sales, from time to tIme Of the real estate
among the assets OF the bank; the sales to be
made ut auction through g. E. Girardey, auc-
tioneer, and checks Of depositors to the
amount Of rs per cent OF their deposits, the
same to stand In lieu Of dividends until such
dividends shall reach Is per cent.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-15

There were SO many robberles q -
Mich, during the winter that tle r
began to suspect the studenB = "
versity. Various clues we're f0un4s
the rooms OF some OF the studenISsl
1t Is clearly established that
dent burglars has been In operau
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-15

New STYLES IN CLoTHING.-For many years
Mr.. Fl. b. Stevens, No. 100 Canal street. has been
noted for the style and elegance of the clothing
for gentlemen. boys and children sold In his
establishment. He has no trash. nothing In the
shoddy line. and yet his prices will compare
favor ably with any house In this city. We take
1t that the really cheap article Is that which
wears well. Is handsome In appearance and
gives satisfaction to the wearer. and on these
points Stevens can't be beat He has just re-
ceived new styles. which our readers are invited
to call and examine
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-15

CLEARANCE SALE.-We would particularly re-
quest ladies and buyers from the country to
note that the clearance sale of dry goods at
Braselman's, $50 and 5ss Magazine street cor
ner OF st. Andrew, will be continued during
this month. Mr.. Braselman is one OF the pio-
neers OF the dry goods business OF our city, and
has built up large trade and an enduring
popularity by always doing Just what he
promises to do. When he announces reduc-
ton In prices. that is Just what he means. and.
therefore. those who want fine dress goods.
laces. embroideries. hosiery. underwear, etc.
should visit Braselman's.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-15

MAKE No MIsTAKE.-But when you want real
handsome dinner. tea and toilet sets, refriger-
ators, coolers. ice-cream freezers bath tubs.
etc.. 40 to e. others. No. ia Canal street. In
Pinafore language the offer you 60 the bet
ter you will be pleaeed'-with us for giving you
this advice. with yourself for following 1t. and
with Offner for the fine quality Of his goods
and the low prices he sells them at.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-15

Colonel Henry st. Patrick Tudor. eozi1
der OF the Patagonian Expedition, d1dl
Louis Henri Ayme, the rest OF the en-
ton, have arrived til Memphis, Tenn, N
as the geographical reader will not4I
at point just north OF Patagonia. Hunt
OF the most thrilling adventures havs
met with by the expedition since 1t leit 4
York last February. At Tuseumbia Df.ly
got his foot hurt, and In stemming MeSl
len and angry waters OF Tuscumbia s01<lA
days later the colonel was thrown fro6
horse, falling down yawning predrlkl
feet to q grass plat below. He abf1sc4
cuticle on his left knee. At another pla1l1
expedition heard an unwoDted gU11
frfghtful noise akin to a bray and WI
and we're attacked by feroeious cot
lagrange the camp was visited at MA
by some strange, unknown savages, MI
ceeded In getting away with the fund 4
expedition. There was disposition =
phfs to throw cold water on the axped
but when it became known that N
adventuresome spirits have as ~
the organization of South America w.
empire, the imperial purple Of which
Gordon Bennett shall don, fearful ~
prayerfully upon them as they passd
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-15

London Truth declaees itself lM
that Solovieff was "a police sp{s~|
by the high functionaries who w.
extensively threatened with = n
lately, and who wanted the CzaE
itely enlisted on their side"
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-15

Have you got any brains under ~
you are man of sense you VII
risk OF cholera, dysentery OF -
choleric disorders which kill 90
by a few reasonable precautions !,
all danger. Be Clearly. be careinl ~
but above all. keep the system ~
state. Do this by using Reeds gu
which purifles the blood. stimul
and gives tone and strength TO IT,
a bobt all picnic One without
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-15
BREvITIEs.

The Governor has appointed Z. B. Neal
alderman OF the town Of Minden, Webster
parish, vice b. Wade, resigned.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-15
WEATHER BULLETIN.

War DEPARTMENT, I
Signal Service. United States Army. J
Daily METEOROLOGICAL record for the eight hours
ending at 1g:0s D. M. Wednesday. May Ia.
Observations taken at the same moment OF
time n all atatf0up
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-15

To the small boy there are ~
The circus season, the green-spk
fourth Of July and winter.-tHals
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-15

The railroad bonds have given rise to the
following correspondence:
New ORLEANS, May 10, 1879.
Hon. A. Fl. Isaacson. Administrator OF Finance:
SM-I am directed by the bond committee
Of the New Orleans Stock Exchange to re-
quest you to advise them II bonds Issued In
recognized as an obligation of the city, and II
not, for what reasons they are no longer re-
cognized. Respectfully
"A. A. BRINsMADE, Secretary,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-15

ELEGANT NEcKwEAR. - Everybody knows
"Leighton's corner" and those who do not can
find Ii very readily at the corner OF Canal and
ST. Charles streets. and there they will find the
latest New York styles Of neckwear. underwear.
fancy hosiery. etc. There goods are all Of fine
quality and are sold at reasonable prices.
Those who wish to be convinced should call at
Ieighton'S,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-15

In our advertising columns 1t will be seen
that two of our Oldest and most experienced
citizens In the mercantile and auctioneer busi-
ness. Messrs. Maurice Barnett and J. v. Gour-
dain, have entered into coDartnership to do
business as auctioneers. under the name and
style Of Barnett & Gourdain. The people OF
New Orleans are SO well acquainted with the
names of these two gentlemen that 1t would be
supererogatory to speak about them. They are
tried citizens. fine business men. and sure to
give satisfaction to all who will deal with them,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-15

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic restores the apnatita
and Is pleasant. safe and efficient. .s'-ss'
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-15

At 6 o'clock last evening Mrs. MANNERS resi-
dence, No. 1873 st Mary street. was damaged by
fire to the amount OF SIS. The flames were ex.
dnguished by the neighbors without thelneces
sity of an alarm.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-15

JUST IN SEAsoN.-Messrs. Schmidt & Ziegler.
Nos. 40 to IS Peters street. have just received a
large shipment of Allsopp's and Bass ales.
Guinness stout and ginger ale. in quarts and
pints These goods are direct and genuine.
and will be sold In lots to suit purchasers.
They have also seltzer. neiderselters. Crosse 4
BlaekwelPs chow chow. pickles and onions,
superior port wine and Benedictine cordials.
You can subdue all choleric diseases by the
use vt Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-15

On a.
l fsln at tne
N I fb aIten
t6a l -, p POI
p nmS ga ards
|fhiM le n q q
|OHHtenaa;nalaa
boMatss .s,l1
driven drive pug ase
6adbate 2 OF
a al thannh
AL H r.
Ad,,s. /, tHS c
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-15

A bobtail picnic-One without T.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-15
MRS. JULIA M'KENNA.

was like the crash Of glass or slate, and oc-
Cured little after o'clock. commanded
on my gallery, and saw no one leave his
room. Ii a cat had left the room at the timo
could have seen 1t. did not remain on the
gallery over five minutes.
W. q. o'NEIL.
Reside at No. 476 Dryades street. Knew
Mr.. Behan He repeatedly asked me what
was the best method OF disposinG OF ones
thought nothing of it. The last time he said
anything to be about the matter was about
ten days before his death. told him once
that IL he committed suicide, / would have to
state what he told me, and he replied that II
| did he would haunt me. When / heard OF
his death | Immediately thought of these
conversations. He was quite respondent at
times.
MI. Mitchell. who does business at No. 9ss
Dryades street, stated to the jury that the
day following Thos. Lucy's death he was
reading the DEMOCRATS account Of the sui
eide to Mr.. Behan, who remarked: If man
Is tired of living | think that ID the way to
do" Witness placed noimportance upon the
Mrs. Minor, who resides at No 225 Camp
street. from whom deceased had borrowed q
pistol. stated that she believed the pistol pro-
h .i before the jury, and which was found
NJ aar aeseemased's body, was the one she had
.,l MI; Levi stated that he saw the deceased at
rroas Yen minutes past 8 oclock, the night
pah ,ssg MS death. He was then in very
th one oI the witnesses, Mr.. L. I. Hill, stated
s shss. gentleman remarked at the funeral
s Ma splritualist was at the funeral, and If
could say Who ths tn mre he. the spirtualist
spirltaaiist was deponent saith MT - go
Mt. Morrison stated that ma was very inti-
nave with Mr. Behan, and that II the latter
asNN ua0 Any serious love affair, such as would
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1879-08-23
CovingtOn Price Current.

WOOL--Clear Lake, zoe.
SUGAR-Choice brown 7lc; choice
white l0c.
MOLASSES-New Is to SOC per gallon.
FLOUR-Common $6 to 81; choice fam
lily 81 25.
BACON-Choice clear sides &c.. clear
rib &c; smoked shoulders &c; dry salt
ed &c.
MESS PoRK-Per bbL., $40 90 to
$1l 10.
COFFEE-Prime 2Jc; good 17ac; ordi.
nary 15c per lb.
COW HIDES Dry sailed Sc; flint lOc.
BEESWAX-Per h., zoe.
TALLOW-Scarce; would command &c
per Id.
POULTRY-Grown chickens So 90;
half-grown 81 so to g 90 per dozen; tur-
keys 75c to 81 20.
CORN-Mixed Csc; choice white Toe
per bushel.
CORN MEAL-s1 90 per bushel.
OATS-Choice black 5Oc. rust proof
75c. per bushel.
BRAN-sl 90 to 81 25 per cwt.
EGGS doz., zoe.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1879-08-23
LAND OFFICE, New ORLEANS, LA, !
Wednesday, July %, 1879.

Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing named settlers have filed notice of
their intention to make final proof in
support OF their claims and secure final
entry thereof at the expiration of thirty
days from the date of this notice, viz:
ADAM JOHN, of Washington parish,
Louisiana, for the northeast quarter of
the northeast quarter of section thirty
three, and northwest quarter OF north
west quarter of section thirty-four, town
ship one, south range twelve east, Green's
burg district and names the following
rs his witnesses, viz: Henry Hardy, of
Washington parish, La, and Lewis Grain.
of Washington parish, La. And also
STEPHEN X. THOMAS, of Washington
parish, La, for the southeast quarter of
tine southeast quarter OF section ten, and
southwest quarter of southwest quarter
OF section eleven, and east half of north
east quarter of section fifteen, township
one, south range twelve east, Greensburg
district and names the following as his
witnesses, viz: William Grain, of Wash
ington parish, La, and Charles Grain, of
Washington parish, La.
jy265 W. NJ. BURWELL, Register.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1879-08-23
LAND OFFICE, New ORLEANS, LA, !
July 20, 1879.
aug955t

Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing named settlers have filed notice of
their intention to make final proof in
support of their claims, and secure final
entry thereof at the expiration of thirty
days from the date of this notice, viz:
BURKE RIVERS, of Tangipahoa Parish,
Louisiana, who made homestead applica-
ton No. 1896, for the south half of the
northeast quarter of section thirteen,
township seven, south range nine east,
Greensburg district, and names the fol-
lowing as his witnesses, viz: Andrew z.
Edwards. of 1angipnhoa parish, La.
and John Stanger, OF Tangipahoa parish,
La. And also
FRIDAY n. PORTER, of st. Tammany
parish. La. who made homestead entry
No. 4UOS, for the northeast quarter OF the
northeast quarter of section twenty-one,
township lime, south range fifteen east,
Greensburg district, and names the fol-
lowing as his witnesses, viz: Simon p.
Porter. of st. Tamlnany parish, La. and
jeremiah Mundy, ofSt Tammany parish,
La. w. N. BURWELL,
aug 2 st Register.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1879-08-23
Cotton Field in Covington.

Doubtless many of our readers
are not aware of the fact that there
is field of cotton growing in Cow
ington. But there is. This field,
consisting of about two-thirds of
an acre, is located directly adjoin
ing the FARMER office, and although
inclosed by high fence, the tops
of the plants are plainly visible
from the street. This cotton WAS
planted by Mr.. Smith in April last,
and is pronounced by good judges
to be Every fine" A small quantity
has already been picked, some of
the hollis are just opening, and
many Of the plants are still in bloom.
Those who would like to gaze on
king Cotton" in all his verdant
glory, can get a fine view from our
Office window. Reserved seats for
ladies'"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1879-08-23
The Steamer Heroine

Came sailing up to the Old
Landing last Monday evening, just
as If she had been accustomed to
coming there call her life" She ex-
perienced no difficulty whatever in
ascending the river, but glided
gracefully around the bends with
perfect ease. Doubtless much praise
is due to Capt. Miller, who possess
es thorough knowledge of the
river. He has tie entire confidence
of our citizens, and we frequently
hear the expression. what Capt.
Miller don't know about our river
amt worth KNOWN.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1879-08-23
LAND OFFICE, New ORLEANS, La,
August /, 1879.

Notice is hereby given. that the follow.
ing named settler has filed notice of h s
intention to make final proof in support
of his claim, and secure final entry there
OF at the expiration of thirty days from
the date of this notice, viz:
MALACHI HYMAN, of st. Tammany Par
ish, Louisiana. who made Homestead ap-
plication No. 3036, for the south half Of
southeast quarter, section nineteen, and
south half of southwest quarter, section
twenty, township nine, south, range If
teen east, Greensburg district, and names
the following rs his witnesses, viz: Lewis
Slade. of ST. Tammany parish, La,
and Joseph Harrison, of st. Tammany
parish, La.
w. Nj. BuRwELL, Register.
aug9 st
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1879-08-23
LAND OFFICE, New ORLEANS, La, |
August 8. 1879.
aug23 5

Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has filed notice of
his intention to make final proof of
his claims and secure final entry there
of, at the expiration of thirty days from
the date of this notice, viz:
JAMES r. GREEN, of Washington par
ish, Louisiana. who made Homestead
application No. 1886, for the south half
of the northeast quarter of section FIVE,
township one, south, range eleven east,
Greensburg district, and names the fol-
lowing rs his witnesses, viz: John R.
Wood, Of Washington parish. La, and
II. G. Magee, of Washington parish, La.
w. NJ. BURwELL,
aug16 5 Register
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1879-08-23
Serenade.

Serenade.
Last Wednesday evening we
were honored with a most charm
ing serenade, for which We take
this occasion to privately return
thanks. We were sitting in our
sanctum quietly writing "straws,"
with pair of scissors in one hand
and late exchange firmly clutched
in the other, when the delightful
strains of exquisite music came
floating on the air, transferring us.
for the moment, into realms of un-
dying bliss, where genius meets its
just reward and delinquent sub
scribers are unknown. But we
came down again when the music
stopped, and the sight of the ink
keg reminded US that we had been
the victim of a vain delusion. Thus
does music charm the savage breast.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1879-08-23
Last Saturday Night

The steamer New Camelia,
while coming up the river, caught
up large log and sent one end OF
it flying through the wheel-house.
Fortunately none of the passengers
were in that part of the boat at the
time Of the accident. She was laid
mp Monday for repairs, but came in
last Thursday as usual. The damage
was slight.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1879-08-23
More Rain.

Too much rain" has been the
cry of our cotton planters for some
time past. and yet "new supple"
continue to arrive almost every day.
1t is true, we have had few DAYS
of sunshine during the past two
weeks, which caused cotton to ma
ture rapidly; much of if opened,
and the prospects were that pick
ing would soon become general
throughout the parish; but now it is
raining again, which puts damper
on operations for the present. If
we do not have more propitious
weather, and that very soon, our
planters will suffer irreparable loss.
What appears to be trust" has
occurred in some places, killing the
plant and causing it to open prema-
turely. Sunshine, and plenty of it,
is what we need now, and the
"clerk of the weather" is urgently
requested to give this matter his
earliest attention.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1879-08-23
LAND OFFICE, NV ORLEANS, La,
August 20, 1879.

Notsce is hereby given that the follow.
ing named settlers have fled notice OF
their intention to make final proof in
support of their claims and secure final
entry thereof ut the expiration of thirty
day from the date of this notice, viz:
JESSE CuTKER, of Washington parish,
Louisiana, who made homestead appli-
cation No. 1892, for the north half OF
the northwest quarter of section
five, township two, south, range nine
east, Greensburg district, and names
the following rs his witnesses, viz:
Hardy Richardson, of Washington par
ish, La. and Calvin Green, OF Washing
ton parish, La. Also
JANE NAPLES, of Washington parish,
Louisiana, who made homestead appli-
cation No. 2133, for lots four, five and
six. section thirty-six, township one,
south, range nine east, Greensburg dis
trict, and names the following as her
witnesses, viz: Isaac Kemp and Wesley
Naples, both of Washington parish, La.
Also
WESLEY NEWTON PERRrrT, of Washing
ton parish, Louisiana, who made home
stead application No. 1929, for the east
half of the southwest quarter of section
twenty-five, and northeast quarter of
northwest quarter, and northwest quar-
ter of northeast quarter of section twen-
ty-seven, township one, south, range
nine east. Greensburg district. and
names the following az his witnesses:
Noah B. Merritt and James Strahan,
both of Washington parish. Louisiana.
Also
JAMES SrRAHAN, of Washington parish,
Louisiana, who made homestead appli-
cation No. 1854, for the north half of the
northeast quarter, and lot No. 2, section
thirty-four, and lot No. 3, section thirty
five. township one, south, range nine
east, Greensburg district, and names the
following as his witnesses, viz: Noah b.
Merritt and Wesley Newton Perritt. both
of Washington parish. La.
w. M. BURwELL,
aug23 5 Register.