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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-16
American and english Driving,

Walking along the Marylebone road on
Sunday, / saw q pair Of housekeeping Amer
lean trotters In an American-built four-wheel
carriage rafting over the granite roadway as
gayly as ii they were en- route for Jerome
Park. The only other turnout of this kind in
London is Wyndham's; but venture to think
II these conveyances once become fashionable
we shall soon get rid Of our cumbrous wheels.
London roads and streets are, as rule, far
better suited to the spider-like wheels Of
America than the roads upon which they are
driven at home. IF it is question Of the
best roads," said an American gentleman
who drives his fast trotters when he is in New
York, you should have our light wheels In
London and we your heavy ones on the other
side" / remember once, and shortly before
he died, having a long chat with Henry
Kingsley about driving. He said the most
wonderful drivers in the world are English
artilIerymen, who will take a gun over ground
which would puzzle fox hunter. But that
is outside ordinary driving. He considered an
American stage-driver unequaled behind a
foGr-horse team; though some OF the London
drfEers OF hearses manage their black horses
faHously through the difficult meshes OF the
LoBGon traffic Kingsley considered that
there is more art and elegance In the four
horse drag driving Of England than In
America. He compared the difference in
smile. American stage driving is splendid
he said; sit is like ploughing the Atlantic
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-16

appetite the guardian angel of these inno-
cents stands within arroW-shot beneath him
in heaven in the attitude Of shooting. Women
In a delicate condition must have In their
sleeping apartments pfct,lre ~ the genius
shootiGe the Heavenly bog and keep incense
and candles burning before it while the child
ls i'll or in delicate health. The genius Is wor-
shipped with offerings Of mock money, YER
micelli and seven balls Of rice flour. Ineree
are great many other gods, such ~ the goa
OF inc ktchen the dragon tae wif bnt the the
most universal and most obligatory worship
Of all Is that of the ancestral tablets. THESE
are small pieces Of board twelve inches long
by three inches Wide, on which, when tine het1
Of family dies. his name Is inscribed ana
fixed In frame. The tablets are
kept In the house only OF the Oldest
son and wOrshipped every day by prOstra-
tlons, genudections and offerings OF 1000,
drink, incense and candles until tne ChlIn q
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-16
How An Election Was Won.
Madison lind Star.l

Some years ago Russ, our own G.. W, lived
in our adjoining county OF Ripley. lie was
then Republican In a Democratic county.
What his politics are now we don't know, and
don't care, and we think he don't know or care
either. We only know he is q manly, big
hearted, genial gentleman, and that's all we
care about these times. But to the story
Russ was Republican candidate for sheriff
in the Democratic county OF Ripley. and, as q
matter Of course, wanted all the votes he
could get. Then, as now, he was passiOnat .ly
fond OF cunning, and always owned q fine gun
and dogs. In his county was an old German,
we will call him Jake. He also was hunter
and power among "the boys" He kept o
little country doggery. and his Influence
was worth about thirty votes. In due time
Russ met Jake, and talk about hunting,
guns and dogs rather warmed the Dutchman
towards Russ, although Jake was q Demo
lank, pot-bellied pointers, and commenced to
give away taffy.
Jake" said Russ, chats mighty fine
dog. Where did you get himi'
Jake replied to the effect that he raised that
kind OF dogs.
"WelI, I'll tell you" said Russ, II am very
fond of hunting and IL | am elected sheriff
this fall shall indulge myself in shooting to
my hearts content. II am not elected / will
not be able to shoot much. ! will give you
$50 for that dog, Jake, II want him after the
election. Here's SIS note TO bind the bar
gain" Jack, tickled to death ut the fine sale
OF his dog, which was worth about fifty cents,
took the BILL and as consequence his end Of
the county gave Russ handsome majority
aud he was elected barely pulling through.
Time passed and Russ was duly installed In
the office of sheriff of Ripley county. Soon
Jake put In an appearance, dragging the I'M
willing cur at his heels
mister Russ" said Jake, "you vos now
elected sheriff Won dis county und here is dose
dog. Gif me my vorty-vife tollars."
"Jaek," said Russ, II find that my time will
not allow me to hunt as much as / thought it
would; you may just keep the dog and the S.
too"
Jake studied long tine, then took long
breath, and said:
Mister Russ, believe Id, by got. you buy
me and not my dog Amt Id r.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-16
THE TINY RgLL.
from the ChInese.l

Over green fields and meadows o Tiny rlilr ran.
THE little precious cDaUstteJ
aba VA nrptty The kne q ard thus early began
(3ayly flirting with all that she met.
Her favors on beth Sizes sned Rracefu1y
shower.
Regardless Of whom they n light be;
One rnomentshs'd kiss the sweet lips OF flower.
The next-lave the root OF tree.
She would leap from one rock to another in
play,
Turnb 3 down On her pebbly bed:
Like a maid, lot fhe dazzling sun-smitten spray
Fall in prismGtic gems round her head.
gomeimes she would lash herself into rage,
And rush roaring and aeetfing along:
Till bit Of smooth ground would her anger
asanaRa,
When she'd lauidly murmur song
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-16

: me current feeling among thinking men in
6eLhan ny seems to be that however ably
F I.1n blst h may deal with politics, he
this kind have been freely enunciat4d before
the Statistical Society of Berlin. Alta recent
meeting DR.. Bamberger delivered very able
address on the proposed reactionary policy,
confusion withoat equal; no hlsipees 10 on
knows what course to pursue. a
standstill In the development of industry and
an assault on the government will he the re-
suit" The FrankJfurter Zeitaag takes a sim
liar view, and especially points how Injurious
the proposed customs duties viii be to the
carrying trade Of Germany.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-16

The Board Of Directors. at meeting neid e. on
setting aside Ten Thousand Dollars 70 the
reserve fund from the net earnings o. me year.
and paying the 10 per cent dlvldena 70 ne ne
DIVIDEND OF TWENTY PER CENT on the
net earned participating premiums OF the year
ending December 81. 1873, salG divloeno payable
January, 1879.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-16

The Worcester (Mass.) Spy thinks that
Bishop Kip, of California, favored the anti
Chinese bill from q belief that the task Of
persuading the Celestlals to embrace Chris
tianity will be harder and slower the more
they see OF what passes for Christianity In
California.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-16
Actual net profits. MISUNDERSTANDING II 598 50
Total assets.

The foregoing statement Is just, true and
correcL transcript from the books Of the COM
pany. JAMES /. DA1, PresldenL
Fl. CARPENTER, Secretary.
sworn 10 and subseribed before me this twen-
ty-second day OF January, 1873. mn.
a. INGRAHAM, Notary Public.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-16

" THE HEAVENLY DOG
= Wofshipped with peculiar worship In the
Sleeping apartments Of married women. be
eaS children, and to prevent this vicious
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-01-01
MISCELLANEOUS.

BLACK lace colarettcs, decorated with jet
boads, Is the latest neck ornalnentatiou.
PRETTY, new styles for street costumes, with
short skirt aud apron SASH Is shown by fash
ionablc modistes.
A PERSON being asked why he had given
his daughter in marriage to a man with whom
he was mt cnmity answered! II did il out Of
pure revenge
"HANNAu," said laudady to her now SER
want when there's any bad news always let
tho bosrders know about it before dinner
such little things make great difference in
tho eating in tho course of year"
JUDGE THOMAS, Of Jacksonville, H., was
married recently, in the ninety-third year of
his age. He explained to the heirs that he
couldn't get along any longer without some
body to scratch his back.-CincinRdti BredLfos
1ab'c
"SAM, you are not honest Why do you
put all the good peaches on the top of the
measure and tho lttlo ones below" "Samc
relsOn, salt, dat makes do front of your house
marble and the back gate chiefly sl0p barl
sab"
KEoKUK Constitution: Johnny" said a
sporting third ward father, Johnny, what
| have you got in your fist - 1.-TWO pa;rs said
Johnny. Good hand, said the absent minded
parent; take the pot"-thon lie bushcd, and
| pointing TO brass kettle added"to youl
! mother"
| READING while lying down in very injuri
Gus to the eyes, for the reason that the inter
nal structure Of the eye, being generally Of &
soft and yielding nature, the lens drops littli
back from Its true position and greater effort
| on the part Of Ciliary muscles, and consequent
ly great strain, becomes necessary for focusing
the objects on the rotina.
IT is said that Nilsson has grown Cat and
like Swedes generally, after the spring Of life
has passed, coarse in features. Three year,
ago Titiens said "Christno Nilsson has worn
herself out prematurely by careless living
Such u voice, with proper care, would have
lasted fifteen years longer Now 1t Is already
half ruined, and will be gone in five years"
THE badness of tradc--Shopkoepe 10 com.
mcrcial traveler--"Can't give you an order
quite Overstocked.' Traveer-"I4ct me a
least show You my samples" Shopkceper--
Spare yourself the trouble l can't lool; q
them" Traveler-"'rhcn will you allow IN,
to look at them myself 1t is three week
since l have seen them." Funny Folks.
A WOMAN who had spent the greater part o
the day in going to auction sales concluded sh
would attend service at fashionable churcl
f in New York on her way home. Woaried apt
worn out she soon became obliyious to her sur
roundings, and was only awakened by tn
rustling of the congregation as they arose /
receive the benediction. Seeing the minister
hand raised in the mir, she waved her handEor
chief at him, aud said in a firm, clear voice
am take the green wasl.stand if you'll throy
in the bowl and pitcher"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-01-01
Ne1U advertisements.
GEO. F. TIMMS g. CO.,
ONE PRICE CLOTHING HOUSE,
$40, $. E. Corner Seventh and % sts.
JOROrOsALs FOR ENVELOPES.


WAsHtNuTuN. -. g., Dec, -, 1874
Senlcd proposals lor furnishing Envelopes for the
fiscal year ending June 30 1879 Will I've received At
this Department until the 2jth day OF January, 1917.
Mt II o'Clu'k IN
Blink forms ol bidding will he furnished upon ap.
pliCUtiun,
item by item, and this advertisement and tile pro-
posHl. so far rs accepted by tho Secretary of the
Treasury, md the bond accompanying tho same,
shall constitute the con ract bctw cen the Government
will be- executed.
Deliveries OF envelopes contracted for must com.
award and be completed Within three 60 months
from said date
All deliveries viii no subject to inspection hy an OK.
pert detailed ior the purpose 10y Tie Secretary OF tile
be omed sufficient cause to auuul The contract nt
the option OF the Secretary. Deliveries must no free
Of charge ai the Treasury Department
The failure to 10 liver the quantities of envelopes
contracted for Within the slechCd time VIII operate
rs forfeiture Of the cure penalty o. the bond or TIE
Secretary OF The Treasury may direct tie purchase IN
to supply the deficiency caused By such failure, aud
charge o the contractors any (Oi rCr Cnn,uu of the
pr co which II shalt be found necessary to pay tot
such articles.
Each proposal must lie signed by the indiv,du,i or
hriu mailing II, aud be- ACCOMPANIED 10y bond. With
GuihCcnt suretlcs, IN the sum Cflwo tuusAnd dollars
80, NN approved 10y United states officer Oftlc dis
tCt In which the sur ties reside do business,
form 20 be furnished by the Department conditioned
for inrnlShng snoh envelopes rs may be awarded I'M
der II, and the uel fOrinauCc of the contract.
Proposals unacronipanird by n satisfactory fond
ana by The samples O Envelopes furnished by tue De-
parmcnt upon which bids ale TO be- based, viii not be
considered and CONTRACTS VIII be awarded only to g.
tHhiihcd manufacturers OF, or dealers in, envelopes.
Proposals to he addressed to the undCTsl gned, and
marked, proposals for Envelopes"
TIE Department reserves the right to valve defects
JOHN SHERMAN,
Jnni Secretary of the Treasury.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-01-01
florida OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES"


It Is evident that the comedy drama now being
produced at the OpcrN.IIo has found an accept.
able place In the fancy Of the amu9ementloylpg
public Itsnotsrange that such should be the case
for the plot is devoid of all that might be Oh.
iectonnblc, and porlrays so much that Is true to
life that It's presentation merely reflects the eXpe-
rences Of many a human mind. Amid all the
plOttinas to tear down an old mans reputation
aud DER the ruins erect Villains wealth the
stream Of love flows silently on, II Is RULED NJ
times but finally CyeuluAies into hearts made
happy by It's possession Tho author could moi
have drawn q picture that would have proven
more acceptable as an entirety 10 both the married
aud single, aud he possessed the happy faculty Of
putting II In pleasing expressions,
In this city, where Mr., Knight IL 80 We'll known
and has 50 many friends, IL seems suTperlluOus tn
To- speak in words of commentator Of his acting
but the character Of otto is SO well drawn and
the broken German dialect comes forth II. such
true Teutonic utterNnCes as show that the imrCr
senator Of the character is master Of his work.
Bri ho does not stand alone IN excellence. sfls
Knight (iiCc Sophia WorrelD divides the honor
" il him. As Lj.ttHC, QafGt NJ Htlrb, she is truly
named aud by her happy reading of the part sh,
discovered the audience 10 be most enthusiastic
loyal subjects, She gained name some time
since for being q careful puilstaking, pOpulu
actress, and 1t must DO gratifying for her To know
that She stll remains lNurLe with the pubic
She met with an unfortunate fall lat nlght Whit
entering ON the stage, but luckily the bruises 70
Ceycl we've not serious, although the jar wa, Quit
severe.
To-day there VIII be two performances Of "OltD,
the matinee commencing at two o'clock.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-01-01
Mlninr pn,rnlra snrrnrs.

The field party, numbering some ten or
twelve persons, connected with Major J. w.
Powell's Geographical aud Geological Survey
of tho Rocky Mountain Region, returned to
this CITY day or two since, all in excellent
health. Their labors and explorations the past
season covered u large extent of territory in
Southern Utah aud Northern Arizona, and the
results are exceedingly valuable TO the Gov
cnmcut, and will greatly aid in making
known and developing tho resources Of this
wonderful aud remarkable section Of the coun.
try. The plan proposed by the American
Academy Of Sciences of unifying the several
branches or departments Of Government sur
veys and explorations meets with great favor,
aud the indications now are that IL will he
adopted. The plan proposed by the Academy
has it is understood the hearty concurrence OF
Mainr ppvvoII
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-01-01
The Indian rran.fer CommissIon.

The joint Congressional committee having in
charge the subject Of the proposed transfer oil
the Indian Bureau from the Interior to the
War Department are now individually exam
ing the testimony heretofore talscu, and viii III
has Just been printed. The committee were
at first required 10 report by tho list of Janu.
airy. hut, being unable to do, the time was cx-
tended til the LIST Of February. Senator Saun.
dcrs, the chairman, ia Of opinion, however, that
the committee will I've prepared to report before
that date As The members have not had a
conference since tho completion Of the tesii-
mony, II is not yet known how they will divide
upon the questions involved.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-01-01
LOCAL MISCELLANY.
Matters About Town Recorded by
our Reporters.
"A Lively Runswny-The "voudoO" Doctor
Sent TO Jall-rroposed Police Changes
The Ice Blockade and the Oyster
Trafic-NIIdnight Rites of tho
JOuadabs-Bells Ringing
in the New Year
Jonadab watch-NIeeiing.

Pioneer Council No / Sons Of JonadOb, held lis
tenth matchmaking last night Notwithstanding
large and nourshlng council has bccu drawn
from Pioneer during the past year, the attendance
was larger than ever before and the enthusiasm
great public meeting, commencing at holfpast
seven, was held In the hail. corner Ninth aud D
streets 0t which here large number of ladies,
friends Of the members or the candidates for adj.
mission. The entertainment consisted Of nstru.
mental and vocal music, REGULATIONS. and addresses
At half.past ten the council went into closed scs
sion. aid ten new members were initiated. ~
midnight tie entire brotherhood present formed
q circle. extending the luuglh and breadth Of the
hall and In unison repeated the pledge ofthe Jona'
dabs The dbXolOgy was sung aud benedicuon
pronounced boy Brother Rev. 5. II. Kramer. aud
those present cntcred the new year with o fresh
determination 10 continue the solemn pledge OF
thr order Purity. Centennial, ard Spartan COIN
ellis also held watch meetings at their respective
halls with good attendance, and many new NON
bcrs were initiated,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-01-01
HOME AFFAIRS.
CITT NOTES.

-Hlllman A. Hall has filed his bond as Justice
Of the peace and been sworn into Office.
DIR. Corkins cures piles without TIE use Of the
knife the scissors, or lguturr. by ucw method
known only by himself OniCC IA Thirteenth
street northwest No cure, no pay.
Yesterday morning man named q - Kellum
fell from HOmller.s ice-house, CDrnGroi Thirteenth
mud K streets southeast, distance OF thirty feet
dlslooa,ed his ct shoulder, aud was Otherwise in
jured,
Among the buildings suggested for The city
post -Oilice is the Imperial Hotel which Us con,
yenenuy located and well adapted for post.
Office. II is stated that the building can be rented
for the purpose,
Rev. Dr. y. T. sprlgg editor Of the SouHap
ChWchDlGH, Of Alexandra, has received emil ia
become the pastor Of Moore Memorial Chapel Rich
mond Va. II Is understood that II he doe, Inc
Chm ctalnq Will be removed tO this city,
The ladies Of Clement, lodge No.G, !. o. C. p.
VIII hold n New Years reception for their invited
guests and the membcrsOf tho order generally, al
their hall, corner Of pennsylvania avenue 6ul
Third street southeast, from seven N ten p, IN.
The alarm turned IN from box ia about FIVE
o'clock yesterday afternoon was caused by doicC
tive nuc In the Marshall House corner Of Eighth
ana streets northwest The hrCmeu responded
done,
"A large number OF the nelghborg Of Captain O
:, u, wall Joined in making him ~ New Years gif
ola valuable gold watch. Mr.. Churc, n. Oloy, h
hchalfot the committee made avery pleasing ul
dress, Captain Wall responded in an appropr,at,
speech,
The suit brought by Solomon sugcnhcime
against Julius Sundheimer for an Injunction ana
the appointment of receiver 70 take charge o
their partnership business, has heuu dismissed
The parties have settled tho matter between them
selves and agreed TO Rdlssolu.On Of the partner
ship,
There will he a meeting Of the members OF IN
DlsJriCt Western Emigration Society 40 Captain u
5, -. Walls Office, corner Of ScyCulh AND 3Ouuduu
streets next Friday evening for the purpose o
making arrangements 20 urge upon Congress In
necessity OF taxing action upon thcrmamoIlal pre-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-01-01
The neNondoon Man.

The pretended "voudoo" doctor, Joe Carroll,
alias MINUS NJ iddloton, was tried In the Police
Court yesterday. The first charge against him. OBJ
tanning money under Inlse preicnscs from man
named Dabuey, was dismissed, and the accused
was then tried In new case. 1t appeared from
the evidence that he had procured n gold chain
and cross from colorcd man named Ford nv repre-.
scutug that the latter had been COnurcd and that he
atone able to remove the spell. The prisoner was
asked If hu had anything 10 say before sentence
was pronounced lie took the stand and said that
he simply made medicines from herbs aud these
people had given him their lewClry because they
had no money. He was not n 'NOudoO' man and
had never pretended to be one. His testimony was
a general denial Of the sworn statements Of the
other witnesses. Judge Smell lCClurcd him about
slXty DAYS
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-01-01
AMUSEM ESTS.
National Theatrc--ItaIian opera--"AIignon"
-MIucln di Lnmm ermonr.n

National Theatrc--ItHlian opera-"NIignOn"
-"Lucia di LammcrmOOr."
Last nights performance Of Mlguon by the
SlDkosch troupe was not altogether Crcditable, In
fact II abounded with glazing deficiencies. and in
but few respects compared with previous efforts of
this troupe Lucia III Lammcrmoor" is anuouuCcd
for this evening, when Mile, Litta will make her
FIRST Appearance in this city as Lucia Mile. Lltas
previous appearances, particularly IN the cities of
the West have resulted IN great success by one
Of the ales Of her critics her voice is described as
Of remarkable eyemneSS and rOundncss IA MI the
registers very agreeable in quality, ard of more
than ordinary compass. The most salient feature
of this voice perhaps, Is Its wonderful feXblity
in this respect II is almost phenomenal Such
vocal agility in fact has been rarely witnessed here
or such a marvellous method since the time OF
LabOrdC Her r0uddes are executed with won
dcrnl velocity, and those In Sacc0to are won
derlnllv clear cut Her triIls even in altissmo
are perfectly clear aud balanced, Her technique
throughout Is not only wonderful, but Is elegant
and artistic II Is fortunate that the singer has
qualities more solid and enduring Her voice j,
not only agile but II Is young, fresh, limpd sym
| pathetic aud remarkably even in its emission
Her intunptiOu is pure her SOiU rOCe almost tuI
as Wilson's, her phrasiug clear and Intelligent and
she never GCsCcnls 10 trickCry or altiicG On tbs
other hand, there is natural simplicity aud grace
| in her style that makes one forget her art. In nj
| In the footsteps of that COnsummate artist Nine
! Lagrange, WHO taught her
| We bCspeaE for her an enthusiastic welcome II
Washington. SignOr LAlarini VIII appear as ri
GGrdo, Mr.. Canllman rs Ashton, and Miss Lancaster
Us Alice,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-01-01
Location of the pos,.om,e,

The selection Of now site for the city post.
Office is ono of the pertinent agtations of the
day. Shepherds Centennial Building, at the
corner of Twelfth and the Avenue, aud the
Imperial Hotel building are prominently men
toned In this connection, AS being centrally
and conveniently located. The Imperial Hotel
building belongs TO the Mattison estate, and
can either 10 rented or purchased by the Gov
crument. II was used by the Pay Department
for number of years before being occupied as
hotel, and eau. with very little expense be
adapted 10 the purpose now in contemplation
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-01-01

Many, ON the entrance Of the new year, form
new resolutions Of good conduct to beob3cryed
during tho coming year One Of the best deter
limitations Is TO try all fair means Of securing
competency at illlc cost aud the easiest, best and
most attractive method IL 10 send at once 10 81, A.
DupNiu, J.. o. BON coz. New Orleans, In, two dol
lars aud secure chance the lOlth grand monthly
drawings of the Louisiana state Lottery which
takes place 0t N"w Orleans Lou ON IUercy, Jan
uary II, lbiy Hero all Us honestly conducted, and
there - no such thing known as the ul5WoluWcul
of hn drawing or scaling Of the liberal lit OF pGl-.
JlltIel