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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-16
OUR STEAM SHIPPING.

There are now In port about twenty-five
steamships and about the Same number Of
sailing craft, chiefly from Liverpool, and
mostly all chartered. The number OF steam
craft Is notable as In excess Of that ordinarily
witnessed here at this early season, and many
more are chartered and under way Later In
the season there will be less chartering, and
tonnage will naturally seek the port where an
assurance Of freight Is given 1t. large pro-
portion Of the vessels now here were char
tered for cargoes of grain, but the low stage
OF water continuing, particularly between
Cairo and st. Louis, the boats have been un-
able to transport the stuff down. It being
impossible to say when a better condition OF
water may be presented, the charter parties
have ordered the loading OF cotton instead of
grain, as the expense OF waiting would be too
great; but this will be somewhat to their dis
advantage, as the charter not being complied
with, O compromise to the advantage OF the
shtpowner must cnsue.
There Is plenty Of cotton, however, to load
all the ships In port, and II 1t keeps coming
10 proportionately to the advance of the sea-
son. there will scarcely be tonnage enough OF
that chartered to meet 1t. This will cOnse-
quentIy give an impetus to unchartered yes
present a very lively appearance.
the low stage OF water In the river will give
additional impulse TO the mercantile commu-
nifty, not only here, but on the upper waters,
to Impress upon Congress the necessity, as a
national enterprise, OF improving the Missis-
EinDi
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-16
THE SCHOOL PROBLEM.

The committee appointed at the last meet
Ing Of the Board Of Public School Directors
to confer with the city authorities On the sub
ject OF the financial embarrassment Of the
schools, waited on the city administration
yesterday and presented In detail the facts
connected with the case, and already report
ed, which are to the effect that even should
the highest estimated receipts from the city
and State be received by the board, the
amount would not be sufficient to keep the
schools open throughoutth year. After this
presentation Supt. Rodgers suggested that IL
$4,000 OF the McDonogh school fund could be
applied to paying the current expenses Of the
board, the apprehended necessity OF closing
the schools for part of the remaining
months OF the year would be averted. The
question was taken under advisement by the
city authorities, with the understanding that
It would be referred to the City Attorney to
obtain his advice concerning the legality Of
such an application Of the McDonogh fund.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-16
CITY ECHOES.

Jacob Stevens was locked up, charged with
picking Mary Kings pocket.
Joseph Phillip, for assaulting and beating
his mother, was sent, owing to his tender
years, to the House OF Refuge by Judge Mil
tenberger.
The property found In the possession of the
man Henry Miller has been identified by Mr..
Kalberlat as his property. A proper atfida-
Wit has been made against the accused.
VIM. Grandpere was yesterday arrested
and locked up In the Central Station, charged
with being al accessory before and after the
fact to q charge OF grand larceny preferred
by Dr. G. A. Gaudet.
AS DR. Y. r. LeMonnler, visiting surgeon OF
the Charity Hospital, gave certificate that
John Lehde, who was shot by Tim Tobin, was
out Of danger, Judge Miltenberger fixed
Tobins bail at $500.
Aleck Thomas. negro, was locked up in
the Sixth Precinct Station, charged with at
tempting to commit an indecent assault upon
child aged 9 years, named Nellie Kuhn.
After the accused had been imprisoned Ser
geant Wilkinson charged him with a like as
sault on Lizzie Donnelly, aged years.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-16
wILTz RANGERS, THIRD WARD.

A regular meeting OF this club was held at
their hall, No. 40 Girod street, and called to
order at 8 o'clock p. M, Mr.. P. M. Garry,
president, In the chair.
The president announced In q few appro-
pirate remarks that the club haG been called
together for the purpose Of manifesting its
sentiment and feeling about the State ticket.
In that view Mr.. Edward Kennedy offered the
following preamble and resolutions, which
were seconded by Mr.. Archie Stewart and
unanimously carried:
Whereas, the convention which met at
Baton Rouge, on the sixth instant, and NOM
mated ticket for constitutional officers with
il. A. Witt at Its head as its candidate for
Governor, was the only recognized and law
full body to make such nominations; and
Whereas, said ticket commends Itself to the
entire people Of this State for the excellence
OF its selection, comprising as it does all the
elements Of patriotism, integrity and ability;
therefore be 1t
Resolved, That we, the Wilt Rangers of the
third ward Of the parish Of Orleans hereby
commend the said ticket. and pledge our
selves to an active and unnagging support Of
the same; and be 1t further
Resolred, That the Secretary be instructed
to transmit q copy Of these resolutions to the
Hon. u. "a. Witt.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-16
THE RED RIVER BLOCKADE.

Relief To BE Given at Once Capt
Aiken to the Front Again.
The dispatch to the Secretary Of War; rep.
resenting the blockaded condition or the
mouth Of Red river and the absolute neces.
sity for immediate relief, has elected the fol.
lowing prompt and very satisfactory reply:
WASHINGTON, Oct. Is, 1879.
Hon. r. L. Gibson. New Orleans. La:
Major Benyaurd, In charge of the Red river
Improvement, telegraphs US as follows:
Have dredge at work at mouth Of Red
river Tor three months. Channel blocked two
weeks ago, but engineer reports 1t open and
thinks he can maintain It SO. The rivers are
lower than ever known before at this time of
the year, and 1t may be necessary to resort to
the measures adopted last fall to keep the
channel open temporarily, and according re-
quests authority TO employ steamer and two
tugs"
The chief Of engineers has authorized
Major Benyaurd to hire steamer and two
tugs temporarily.
H. p. CROSBY,
Chief Clerk, In the absence Of the Secretary
Of War.
Capt. Jos A. Aiken who, three years ago,
relieved a similar embargo at or near the
same place by simply stirring up the mud
with stern-wheel boat and two small screw
having made proposition to
oreak up this bar, will doubtless under the
authority contained In the above letter, be en-
gagged by Major Benyaurd to 20 to work at
)nce. 1t may, therefore, be regarded as reas-
)nably certain that the embargo will soon be
'aiBed and free navigation resumed.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-16
THE CONTESTED CASES.

The committee on credentials on contested
cases Of the Democratic Conservative COM
mittee met last evening at the appointed
hour at No. Is Exchange Alley.
The case Of the first ward was taken up,
After waiting until O'Clock, and nobody put
ting 10 an appearance in favor Of the McNa-
mara contestants. the committee decided to
report In favor Of maintaining the delegates
seated on Tuesday evening on prima facie
evidence.
During the meeting a note was received
from Mr.. Charles Byrne, late candidate for
the presidency Of the third ward. notwith-
standing the contest against the Fitzpatrick
delegates, whereupon the committee on Gre
dentiais agreed to report in favor OF main
tanning In their seats Messrs. Remy Clark
and James Finn, the Fitzpatrick delegates.
The reports will be presented to the Parish
Committee this evening,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-16
RETURN OF MAJOR HARROD,

Major B. NJ. Harrod, chief OF the State
Board OF Engineers having returned from
the meeting Of the Mississippi River Commits
sion, whose labors at st. Louis have just
closed, was busily engaged yesterday looking
over draftings, which are being made in his
office, of the surveys Of the river banks.
Being questioned as to the progress OF the
workings Of the Mississippi River Commits
sion, Major Harrod said that the work had
been distributed and the surveyors had al
ready started on their mission. In a few days
he expected to receive copies of the printed
proceedings Of the meeting, which he would
furnish to the press. The commission, he
said, besides, would assemble here In Deem
Der next. Incidentally the Major paid COM
pliment to the DEMOCRAT for the article on
inU
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-16
THE NEW ORLEANS DEMOCRAT THURSDAY OCTOBER 1e 1879

show no partially to the premium bond
scheme. Again. repeat. treat the people with
oln =. q. .,..,,- -.
az d " H Mes eapead IA
ap p a s hs as rsas
always ready to hefriend and support your adj
ality.
Mr.. Isaacson said In response to the re-
marks Of Gen. Sewell that he agreed in CON
siderable Of what was said. There were many
points in the address worthy OF consideration,
although there were some Inaccuracies !.
there were also some things In 1t rejecting
on the Mayor, and considering these facts In
connection with the additional one that
there were several important questions in
VOWED IN the matter, he Thought that 1t
would DO proper and well to await the return
Of the Mayor to the city and place the subject
before him. The Mayor would he back In
week. and on his return he (Mr. Isaacson)
would Immediately notify the committee As
regards the premium bonds he was not pre-
pared to say whether purchases had or had
not peen made Tor account OF the city, but he
would assure the committee that no purchase
would be made by the city until the return Of
the Mayor He thought the claim presented
by the committee was entitled to every CON
sideration and 1t would certainly receive
proper attention, and all possible relief would
be accorded.
Mr.. Newman suggested that as Mr.. Isaac
son had given assurances that no premium
bonds would be bought until the return Of the
Mayor, the committee would still be In time
when he did come to secure portion of the
100000. The holders OF floating indebted
ness had been patient, and only desired to be
treated with common fairness.
After some general discussion the commit
tee Endorsed the opinion Of Mr.. Isaacson;
that 1t WAS matter for the consideration OF
Mayor Patton. and withdrew.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-16
ST. THERESA'S FEAST.

The Church Of st. Theresa was filled yes
terday morning to Its utmost capacity by the
faithful assembled to do honor to the patron
saint OF the church.
Among the faithful we suspect that some
We're not 9 little attracted by the magnificent
musical programme announced, notwithstand-
Ing their pure devotion to the mystic writer
OF the Carmelites.
Van Weber's mass In G. was admirably in
terpreted by the choir, composed Of our most
talented amateurs under the leadership of
Prof Eckert, the organist Of St. Theresa.
Prof. Pitcher lent his valuable aid to the
solemnity OF the occasion, and under his
thrilling touch the prince of instruments
which, as Victor Hugo says, 'mtngles to-
gether the harmonies OF earth and heaven"
spoke to the people with all Its musical
ma ieSty.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-16
RAILROAD ITEMS.
The Texas Road and the Road to
Bayou Goula.

The Texas Road and the Road to
Bayou Goula.
In conversation yesterday with Mr.. Pan
dely, Superintendent Of Morgan's Louisiana
and Texas Railroad a reporter OF the DEMO.
Graf learned that the quarantine established
against Morgan City was still seriously re-
tarding work on the road. This, however, Is
not the only drawback. The firm which con-
tracted with the company for the supply OF
steel rails failed some time ago. and the sup
ply stopped In consequence. Mr.. Pandely
states that he hopes to obtain all the neces-
sary rails within week or 30, and II the
quarantine does not interfere with their ship
ment, will have the road completed to Yer
milionville In about seven weeks thereafter
as only fourteen miles OF rail have to DO put
down. The report received by Mr.. Pandely
yesterday from the superintendent of bridges
shows that all the bridges haye been COM
pleted, except the one at Vermilionville, and
the main part OF the force now employed is at
work on this bridge.
From Vermilionyille to Orange there is a
stretch Of 1o5 miles, which, Mr.. Pandely
connection, but 10 about two months, at
farthest through trains will DO running be-
tween New Orleans and Vermilionyille.
The landing on the Alglers side ls two-thrds
q the way. toward completion, and yester-
day the first plckax was put into the ground
on the New Orleans side preparatory to the
building Of the landing, depot and other struc-
lures, as authorized by the recent ordinance
Of tho City Council. This work will occupy
about sixty days, and all the plans have been
agreed upon between Mr.. Pandely and the
City Surveyor, who witnessed yesterday the
Of proceedings. A huge ferry
boat with powerful machinery is also In pro-
cess Of building on the Algers side md will
probably be prepared for launching In less
Than month
The now owners III the Donaldsonvile road
ave not decided upon any particular meas
Tres regarding 1t as yet further than to keep
t In running operation as far as Its terminus,
Bayou Goula, 10 heretofore Mr.. Pandely
las been instructed to put the road In safe
but no other plan regarding it has
,een formulated.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-16
BOARD OF HEALTH RECORD.

ooAID NE ItIiSo1ND.
The following marriages, births and deaths
were recorded at the Office Of the Board OF
Health yesterday:
MARRIAGES.
IN Miss 's. Johanna Margaret Fitzgerald to Thoe
Miss Valentine Irena Cathalongne to Alex.
Blseontau.
Miss Louisa A. Schrenk to James c. Wilmer.
Miss Maggie Flanagan to Manuel Balla.
Miss Bertha Hery to Ernest Ruty.
BIRTHS.
Mrs. Jos. e. Armant, son, September 20.
Mrs. N. j. Evans, a daughter, October II.
Mrs. A. kraus, a daughter, September 1G.
Mrs. j. Laesere, a son, August Z.
Mrs. r. Reaud, daughter, October y.
Mrs. J.GruneberR. q daughter, September II.
Mrs Michael Duffy, q son.
Mrs. John Russ, q daughter.
Mrs. William Langhetee, son.
Mrs. John A. Tracey, son.
Mrs. Frank Brown, male twins.
Mrs. Jacob Yung, q son.
Mrs. VIM. Brophy, q son.
Mrs. Chas. j. Albert, son.
DEATHS.
Charles Z. Martin, 3 months, 200 N. Robert
son street, native of New Orleans.
Miss Mary Ann Hewitt, 26 years, 712 Craps
street, native Of New Orleans.
Chas. hollywood, 2 years, 100 Bolivar street,
native OF New Orleans.
EHugo N. g. Zinsser, 20 months, 1872 Common
street, native of New Orleans.
Victoria Brandt. 10 years, st. David, near
Second street native Of New Orleans.
VIM. j. Chapman, s years months, LAG
Race street. native of New Orleans.
Tnos. Mullan, years. Laurel and Arabella
Streets a native Of New Orleans.
Thos. Tracey, Is years, Dorgenois and Pal
myra streets, native OF ireland.
Louise Corinne Gamard, II months, 1856
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-16

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16-For the Middle At
lantic States, clear weather, followed by In
creasing clondiness, variable, shifting to east
erly winds, nearly stationary temperature,
stationary or lower barometer
For the South Atlantic States, cloudy or
partly cloudy weather, with rain, brisk to
higher, winds, nearly stationary temperature,
lower barometer.
For the Eastern Gulf States, cloudy weather,
with rain, northeast probably backing to
northwest wines, stationary or higher tenn
perature, lower barometer.
For the Western Gulf States, increasing
cloudiness, with rain, winds mostly east,
nearly stationary temperature lower barome-
ter
creasinR cloudiness, possibly occasional rain
during Thursday, easterly winds, stationary
or lower temperature, lower barometer
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-16
The Work of an Incendiary.

At half-past o'clock Tuesday night an at
tempt was made by al incendiary to destroy
the one-story frame house at the corner Of
Levee and Leonldas streets. The flames we're
discovered and extinguishe6 after damage
to the premises Of 500. This property was
owned by Mr.. Fisher and occupied BY Fred
erick Neinaber as dwelling and grocery.
The police have arrested the occupants on
suspicion that they were the persons who
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-16
THE RIVET PARTY.

The Rivet party met at No. ITO Carondelet
street. and after lengthy discussion refused
to adopt resolution indorsing the Demo-
cratic-C Conservative State ticket, and decided
on keeping up the organization and going into
the parish campaign, and If 1t was deemed
necessary, putting ticket In the field in OPP
position to the nominations by the Demo-
cratic convention.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-16
A Questlon for Conklinx.
IN. 7, World, ]

Senator Conkling asserts that but for State
rights we should never have had our war
with Mexico. Does Senator Conkling think
it misfortune that the United States ac-
quired California and the great mineral
wealth Of the Pacific coast? Is the world at
large better or worse off for the State rights
which gave US all these treasures and opened
all these new avenues to the energy and en-
terprise OF mankind?
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-16

attempted to destroy the building. An In
that Quantity e q cotton Wrapped arr around nei
wood and saturated with coal oil had been
placed between the laths and the framework
at the houaa
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-16
JINING THE M'LIsH.
coming out of the wheel:

At very largely attended meeting of the
Battalion Washington Artillery, held last
evening at their armory On Common street,
the battalion by two-thirds vote resolved
to be mustered into the Louisiana State mil
ffia -
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-16
ACADEMY OF MUSIC.

The Main Fatinitza Company still occupy
the boards OF this theatre with "Fatinitza" as
the opera. There will be change of III on
Sunday. when 1t Is reported that an add ,tion
will be made to the .Pinafore' fleet.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-16
Released ON Bonds.

Frederick and Henry Nienaber, charged h
Corporal Wattigny with arson, were 70,
day arraigned before Judge Roman aQ &
leased on $4,000 bonds each.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-16
PERSONAL.

The many friends of Mr.. Delord Burthe, of
the house Of Peychaud IL Burthe, brokers,
have joyfuily welcomed him back from his
summer trip to Paris, from which he returns
considerably refreshed
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-16
Superior Criminal Court.
SENTENCED.

SENTENCED.
Carrying concealed weapons-LeonardC Clay
ton, SIS or five days In the Parish Prison: Ed
ward Mcdaniel, SIS; Paul Ross might watch
MANI, ten cents fine, John Brown, S25 or two
months Imprisonment in the Parish Prison
Peter Ford, 81 fine.
ARRAIGNED.
Carrying concealed weapons-Wm. Becker.
pleaded guilty; Charles Vinel, pleaded not
guilty.
Assault and battery-Jno. Williams, pleaded
not guilty.
Robbery-Mike Kergon, pleaded not guilty.
Breaking and entering - Mike Carroll,
pleaded not guilty.
Assault and battery on police of6cer-Wm.
Becker, pleaded not guilty.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-16
WEATHER BULLETIN.

Wan DxpA1x1rzuT,
Signal Bervfoe United States Army. ]
Daily meteorological record for the eight hours
ndinR at 1908 p. M. Wednesday. October Is.
Observations taken at the same moment OF
time at all stAtionB1
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-16
Drowned.

At SIS o'clock last evening Har Of g -
Jr., Waile playing on a raft at thee u ~,
and was drowned. His body was NOT liver lgel
cred. Aoeos'
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-16

The new constitution reduces taxes greatly,
but there is another way Of reducing them still
more. and. this is to apply to John Klein &C.,,
note and stock brokers, at % Carondelet street.
They will pay all your State taxes and licences
due this year at q most liberal discount,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-16

LAPLACE's INDIAN TURNIP PICTORIAL BALM
This real southern remedy appears to be- an abb
llangs. It is pleasant. to the taste. contains no
deleterious drugs. and never fails to give relief
promptly and permanently. Address B. La
place. Nos. % and as Elysian Fields street. New
Orleans
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-16
PREMIUM BOND DRAWING.

According to announcement, the sixteenth
premium bond allotment was drawn yester-
day at the City Hall, the following series
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-16
WEATHER. PROBABILITIES

Maximum temf erature 80: minimum 90.
Total rainfall IT.
The true northerner., 1879-08-08


MACHINERY IN THE CLOTHING TRADE.-It il
estimated that $4,000 men and women are en-
ployed in Philadelphia in the manufacture of
clothing, and that 20,OOO,OOO suits are made
there every year. cutting machines are grad
ualiy finding their way into all the large manu-
featuring establishments OF the city. These
machines have capablhty OF cutting nearly
l,SOO garments in day of IL hours, or about
equal to the combined results of the labour OF
eight men. Button-holes, also, can be worked
by machinery at the rate of $50 per hour, while
by hand it would take the same period to COM
piete three holes. BY the cutting machines
folds ''l OF cloth 4o-ply thickness can be easily
cut through. An instance of the value of ma
chlnery in expediting manufacture is afforded
IN the fact that the establishment where cut
ting and button-hole machines are used turns
out 100 suits ready for wear inside of IL hours.