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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-23
CITY COUNCIL.

The City Council assembled In regular weekly
session yesterday at noon. Mayor Patton Ia the
chair and full board present
Ordinances making appropriations for month
" expenditures were taken up on their hnal
passage and adopted.
The report on bids for the ratings OF public
squares was taken up and again postponed, on
motion Of Mr.. Mealey.
Administrators Houston Was granted ten DAYS
leave Of absence, on motion OF ADMINISTRATOR
Behan.
a resolution was adopted relnstating II.
81. Kerwin as patrolman In the police.
Several reports from the Administrator OF
Assessments relative to applications for re,
duction OF assessments ETC.. were Teau aho
K pstitinn was received from Mr.. Black.
receiver Of tho New Orleans Savings lnst1tu-
ton ana vas read v had GAGE for taxes
against the bank. and 1t was desirable. IN order
to give clear title to other property q the 1ank
claims except against the bank building On
Canal street. .
mgon q NJ Gh hey i; ba the Ro matter
on motion of Mr. Glynn, tue vote BY which L,s
Rahsy d fg 9z
t oceu ts n h he bond NJ q
A petition WhS r. SelVbu lIOu LILO LILY h1pesht
ment Of the Sixth District. Offering to renew.
for five years. their contract to eXtingu1sh
fires Referred to the co mmitee Of the Whole
A petition was received from +. II, hirWln.
asking to be reinstated as g police Corporal.
Referred to the committee OF the whole.
The following communication was read:
House OF REPRESENTATIVES, |
Washingi on. July u, 1879.
Hon, /. w. Patton. Mayor OF New Orleans:
Dear iSi,.-I have been urging upon the Secre-
tary of the Navy the proprietY Of sending
marine school ship to New Orleans He le very
much inclined to do 30. beg to say that II my
efforts in this direction were seconded by the
body over which you preside. they would con
| tribute largely to make them successful In
cases Of this kind. involving such interests.
| our Northern friends send delegations mere,
| and in that way secure many advantages when
we do not enjoy. Yours, very respectfully
| "A petition was received from the New Orleans
| City Railroad Company asking that the Councl!
/ direct the City Attorney to ate the demand OIL
| the City vs. the New Orleans Railroad COMPANY
to the extent of the amount advanced by the
| company for improvements to the revetmen,
| levee at the lake. Referred to the committee O.
the whole
The Council then adjourned.
If you want good head Of hair use Hor,
| nungs Invgorator.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-23
REGIMENT ORLEANS ARTILLERY

The Regiment Of Orleans Artillery. Col A. j.
Bachemin commanding, has Just perfected a
contract with Messrs. g. Lazard & Co. for the
uniforms OF the men OF the regiment. It will
consist of double. breasted blue frock coat and
gray pants. and artillery shake. It is believed
that the uniform will be the neatest and most
snowy of our militia. This command Is gain
ing considerably In discipline and popularity.
We understand that the ladies Of Natchitoches.
in remembrance Of the pathy manifested for
have nrapared handsome e u to be presented
soon 70 the regiment Judge Person; g9a Pack Ga1
Baohenin TO az q time for the presentation Of
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-23

ATTENTION! LADIES AND GENTLEMEN-A
good article for old and young is Hornung's
Indian hair invigorator. sold by all princiDal
druggists and barber shops in the city. It Is no
foreign nostrum. but homemade article, sold
under full guarantee. and If It falls to do
what Is claimed for It, the money will be
promptly refunded. It makes hair grow on
bald heads; restores vgor to the hair: stops its
falling out; prevents 1t from turning prema,
turely gray. Is splendid hair dresser and
cleans the scalp; gives the hair a natural gloss
that is very satisfactory and attractive. This
splendid compound is manufactured By Henry
G. Hornung 81 Front street. corner Of Lafayette.
who is now prepared to supply the trade with
a hair dresser and restorative which they can
safely recommend to their patrons.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-23
CITY ECHOES.

Moses Brown is in the Third Station, charged
with petty larceny.
J. Smith, a dangerous and suspicious char
acter, was locked up In the Fourth.
4. Bonpain did not remove the carcass OF q
dead calf that Was on his premises. and conse-
auently was arrested.
Nelson Merrick was lodged the Sub Seventh
Station, ef1arg6i 81 4.9aa Williams Wi1n the lar
ceny Of property valued at ST 80.
Jessie williams for an alleged assault and
battery on John Veddet. was Gagged in the Con-
trail Station.
VIM. E. Marshall. while drunk fell into the
gutter and cut his head against the curbstone.
He was sent to the hospital.
Paul Deyiny, a clerk. spent Monday night in
the Sixth Station. charged with being drunk,
disturbing the peace, insult and abuse, and also
for driving him to the corner Of Washington
and Carondelet streets.
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match between Mr., J.. E. Betbeze secretary Oh
the club, and Mr.. Henry Froscher.
BLOOD AND AFRICANS.
"A Jealous Negro Makes an unsuccess-
full Attempt to Carve An
other to Death.

full Attempt to Carve An
other to Death.
AZ hall. past o'clock last night on Love
street. near Keynes street. a bloody ARRAY TOOK
place between two negro men, named respeo,
lively Louis Price and A. Allen which resulteu
In Price receiving five wounds In the pod7 ron
q knife In the hands of Allen. After comm t1ihs
the deed Alien effected his escape by crossing
to the parish Of st. Bernard.
After the police got wind Of the affair tney
Immediately started In pursuit Of the aecus cd.
but up to o'clock this morning they had fallea
to capture him.
Tho wounded man was conveyed TO ms resi- resi-
denee in the vicinity, and upon sppnabea SHEATH
i've times for Aliens knife. One 81 the 1nIus st
laid open his scalp. two penetrated nls y DI lou
musician was Immediately summoned,
who. after examining his wounds. pronounced le7S
them serious though not necessarily nf,tad daI III
ESCAPE, only one side of the story could % %.
tained Price stated that, the difficulty was
caused BY domestic troubles hten IF and be
called him q liar. This conversation took place
some time since. 4o+
Last night as be was walking on L a}g i, street bi
that if he said that had interfered d. with his
family he was liar a ne sden srooA e
Durine the struggle saw him draw his knife;
from n m W. He held me fast and it was then
told him that vas not armed fGr Go dan SAKE e
dirt enough. and as I have got you now am
going to give It to you. He then stabbed me: l
dont know how many thrnsts he made 2, me- me,
but thought he had killed me. ! could 1891
the blood tricki, & all ever me. ~.
cried, Police" and Murder. but they dld
not hear me. After he got tired he let me Rp
aud broke down the street. ana that Is the last l
saw OF him. don't think I am going to de
for I feel quite easy at present.
This ended the interview and the reporter
withdrew.
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NEWS FROM MEMPHIS.
Nothing Further About the MISSISSIPPI
pi City Cases.

Nothing Further About the MISSISSIPPI
pi City Cases.
DR.. Chopin received the following kilograms
yesterday:
Twenty -three cases since q. m. yesterday
and live deaths. r. w. MITCHELL, III. d.
PENSACOLA. Fla, July %, 1879.
Have you quarantined against places on New
- io''1f' ''li$' -9't-s -. s. COBB. Mayor.
Dr. Choppin replied to the telegram from
Mayor Cobb that he had not quarantined yet.
but will do SO If the disease turns out to be yell
low fever.
DR.. Griffin. president Of the Jackson county
Board of Health. was In New Orleans yester-
day and paid visit to DR.. Bemiss. DR.. Griffin
thinks that In order to make the quarantine
effective in his locality, station and hospital
should be placed on Round Island.
DIR. Pluukett, president Of the Sanitary Asso-
citation Of the Mississippi Valley, has sent the
following telegram to DR.. Bemiss:
NASHVILLE, Tenn, July 81, 1879.
Dr.. s. NJ Bemiss. National Board of Health
New Orleans:
Dr. Wight has arrived, and his services were
much needed. Fever spreading rapidly at Menu
phi- and our State board Is enforcing quaran-
tine on all roads and the river. under the rules
Of the national bard
y J. : PLUNKETT. President.
Drs. Austin and Fitzpatrick, who have gone to
Mississippi City to Investigate the cases Of sick
ness III the Creel family. have not yet returned.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-23
TILE STATE REGATTA.

The Preparations for the Great Event
The two days regatta Of the Louisiana State
Amateur Rowing Association. to take place at
the New Like End on the twenty eighth and
twenty ninth Of this month. promises TO be one
of the greatest events Of this kind which has
ever taken place on the waters Of Lake
Pontchartrain.
The preparations for the occasion have been
made on a liberal scale, and are all calculated
to promote the pleasure Of the spectators, and
add to the excitement Of the sport.
The convenience of tho contrasting crews has
also been considered, and the protection Of the
boats of the several clubs who have put In
entries has been made the care Of a special
committee.
Carpenters have been for some days busfly
engaged In building launching platform and
putting the boat-house In order. The platform
Is about completed and the work at the boat
house is finished and it has been made thor
oughly waterproof. To prevent accidents to
The boats, through the handling of curious
people or damage to them at the hands Of
malicious persons. two watchmen. one for the
day aud one Tor If1B nfkfft, have been engaged
and placed o. duty Under the circumstances j. az ger.
quarters provided by the association as they
are In the houses of the club.
The regatta committee has displayed oo st,l
races for the oc sasion, and they viii no doubt
give satisfaction both to The lovers ct the sport
The frat days races vii be- s ing, se aht
weight: working boat: four Dared gig, 80,
For the second days races. double scull.
four-oared barge and four Dared Shell race are
on the programme ea,.1
rnersns in all the races to give a guarantee Of
exciting contests. and further Entries h it.a
been announced. aud the regatta committee
meets IL Brown . tomorrow evening to receive
them. ...
Gold medals for each iudiyidual oarsMan. ana
q champion blue silk flag for four cared shells
and single scull heavy weight. The prizes.
which are being made by Messrs a; & +, 6 s.
void / Co.. will be ready and on exhi' it1on by
next Thursday. They promise to be the finest
MS they certainly are the most costly. medals
ever made In this city r. any regatta.
Intense interest Is manifested in the event N
racing circles. and there Is little IL any. doubt
that all the clubs In the city will be represented.
The Hopes and the Towards are already on
the field and have gone into practice Mumford
also has his boat in the association house, and
takes daily pull.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-23
THE TEXAS FRUIT FAIR.

No Articles from New Orleans Re-
ceived for Points in Texas.
The Texas exhibition Of fruits. vegetables.
plants etc. under the auspices Of the Texas
State Horticultural and Pathological Associa-
ton, opens this day at Houston. Our well
known association. the Fruit Growers OF the
Gulf States, had prepared and shipped seven
large boxes of choice fruits. vegetables and q
variety of articles as voluntary contribution
and evidence of the products Of this State. to
aid in the worthy cause But It appears that
the boxes. on account of the Galveston uuaran-
tine, were returned from the depot with the fol-
lowing Endorsement on the bill OF ladlng: y.
mo freight will be received for points IN
Texas until further orders.
". A. PRIEST. Receiving CLERK.
July 81, 1879"
| Tue officers and friends Of our Fruit Grow
ers' Association regret the disap pointment. for
| they had prepared a handsomesupply OF choice
| fruits some Of which had attracted much at
tention at the recent fair held In this city.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-23
SOUTHERN DRAMATIC CLUB.

The first complimentary performance of the
reorganized Southern Dramatic Club was
given last evening at the st. Charles Theatre.
THE Streets of NV York. wore attempted: Its
performance was by no means equal to what
we have seen our amateurs do on many oc-
casions.
The Badger of Marsh Redon was laughable.
but not up to the amateur standard IN the
dramatic scenes.
Cefalu as Boodgood Bnttman as Puffy, ". B.
Bear as Dan, and Miss Mimi lrnhoff as Aida
for It's stage waits. drags and stucks." Our
young friends can do much better. we know k low
the Injustice of complimenting them when
they fail to do we'll. The audience was brilliant
and charming.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-23
Those names marked with star are members
of the e. II. Blake Club.

Those names marked with star are members
of the e. r. Blake Club.
The Johnnie Manning r., Base Ball Club
have organized with the following officers and
nlayere: Johnnie Manning. honorary presi-
dent: W. Peyton. captain and Let b.; A. Reng-
storff. treasurer and o.; F scharlotte. secretary
suhman, s. g.. w. Thompson. r. f.; % Suhman,
Ii; 6. Antonie, 81 They would like to hear
from the Riyersides, Jr.. or any other oth 41
All challenges direct d to VIM. Austin. No. So
Clouet street. will be received with prompt at
The Gus Cast Base Bell Club was organized
on Monday. with MIR. Gus Cast rs honorary
president The following are the nine: y
Tauuino. captain; B. Stuart secretary; Louis
Knatzer. vice president; Joseph Whall. treas
urer; Wallace Taqnino, James Delamore John
Pepperd, George Baker, 3; Comes; Gee. Harri-
This club will challenge any club under seven
teen years Of age, All challenges can "a De sent
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-23
CHURCH PROCEEDINGS.

Next Sunday there will be an organization OF
the First Coored Presbyterian Church in this
city and State; Its officers will also be ordained
and installed. Rev. B. NJ. Palmer. D. D.. presid-
ing The following is the order OF service:
Anthem; Introductory hymn. Rev. G. Hunt:
prayer. Rev. B. M. Palmer, ?; D anthem read
Rev. B. NJ. Palmer. D. D.: organization. OF
church. anthem. election of officers. ordina-
ton and installation, charge delivered to off
Finn: anthem: address. Rev. C. Hunt: doxo-
logy benediction. Rev. B. NJ. Palmer. D. D.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-23
THE RAQUETTE CONTEST.

A large crowd. fully 800 strong, assembled on
the Pioneer green yesterday evening to witness
the game of raauette between the Tchombo Ma
caaues LaviIles) and the Louisiana Fields
Bayou. The contest was for handsome silk
banner The game was very exciting, being
played by forty five men on each side, al pcked
throWers. After desperate battle the game
cauues, but one of these throws was ruled out
by the judges of the game, thus making It g tie.
ance Of the game, which will, however. be re-
Rumad at an early day.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-23
A MARRIAGE.

The Coliseum Place Baptist Church Was yes
terday evening the scene OF one OF those occur
rences which the young people delight to wit
ness, and on which persons of maturer years
gaze with fond recollectlons. The occasion for
in the church was the marriage OF the accom-
plished Miss Maggie Patterson to Mr.; Robert
Laxton gentleman of wide acquaintance In
nnmmarni al cirelaa of this city,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-23
TOO MUCH WHISKY.
It Causes Man to Try and Hang
Himself.

tt CHuSgS NIs1I 20 IT -t1fHe1 IIeV1I5
Himself
It was whisky. and it was an overdose OF 1t,
that caused Pierre Quato. at half-past 4 O'Clock
last evening, to attempt to commit suicide by
hanging himself at his residence. on Greatmen
street, between Montegut and Clouet streets,
At least the neighbors say that it was whisky,
and If it was anything else they were silent on
the subject. Some OF them said that bis wife;
and the supposition is that 1t was d lecture on
ten peranee.
After Quato had come TO the conclusion that
chair under the transom, adjusted one end Of a
piece of rope to the transom. the other around
his neck and then kicked the chair from under
atention of his wife. and on enter.
ing the room she saw her husband, suspended
by the neck. Sue quickly cut him down before
he received any serious injury
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-23

the flag, We understand also that some Of the
officers will attend the muster of the Donald
sonville Cannoneers into the State militia a. as
part Of the Louisiana Field Artllery on sae
tiilery and the Donaldsonville Cannoneers were.
before the war Intimately connected.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-23
GENT SOCIAL CLUB.

We are Indebted to this club for an invitation
to attend their first grand complimentary fes-
tival, which will take place on Sunday August
ls, at Orange Grove. corner Of Jersey and Up
parline streets. The entertainment will be
heightened In interest BY fiYe-m1le walking
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-23

BREVITIES.

Tt would perhaps BE- proper for our friend and
neighbor. the Pic. when It gets left out In the
cold. say about aerial rail- oading.D not to pub;
publication in the DEMOCRAT. with the, 6imsy
and, to say the least. incorrect preface that the
thing had not been originally correctly re-
uOrted.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-23
Dead Dogs.

Mr. J, A. Mabeals. residing at Tunisburg,
complains OF the presence Of q number of car.
his place TIE dogs we're deposited in the river
by the city garbage boats and floated ashore.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-23

Good oysters from their native beds are
healthy and very nourishing" said the doctor
to convaescent patient. Can 1 get good
oysters at this season Of the year 2" Certainly
sir, certainly Just go to the Borges House, No.
1o9 Customhonse street. and you will find splan-
did ones, with polite attendants to serve you at
all hours of the day and night"
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-23
First Recorders Court.

Bill Hays, charged with assault and battery
on police officer. was cent before the Superior
Criminal Court, under $3.50 bonds.
H. F. Campbell. charged with cutting and
wound1ng with intent to commit murder was
sent before the Superior Criminal Court under
$1,000 bonds
W. Strange. charged with aa indecent assault,
was sent before the Superior Criminal Court,
without the benefit Of b IL.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-23

Continuation sale Of stock OF M. L. Byrae d
Co. until Saturday, twenty sixth Instant at
which time the sale will cease. All In want OF
bargains In dry goods are requested to hasten
obuca
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-23
s,,narior Criminal Court

Owing to the Illness of District Attorney Fin
npy all fixed cases we're continued.
The grand jury will present their final report
SaturdaV
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described property. the two detectives repaired
thither ana recovered one Of the stolen treas
ury notes. No. a 3s5les that had been given IL
been telling the truth. and they then telegraphed
to MeComb City to the authorities to arrest
Jake Rodgers. which was accomplished.
Special Agent Williams left Immediately tor
McComb City, and. on arriving, made the
proper affidavit. Aids Caster and Pecora left
last night via the Jackson Railroad, having In
their custody the negro dabe, who Is held as
an accessory to the robbery.
Duplicate photographs may be had from neg
~ onIn o% Wa1IhY 1rpSu txYnp
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-23
5 BASE BALL.

Lottas VS.. Brodericks.
A game was played by the above named clubs,
on the Valence street green. on last Sunday
evening, with the following result:
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-23

Washburn carefully preserves all negatives.
and copies may be procured as far back as
ntv vnarp
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Hornungs Hair Invigorator Is sold by all the
principal druggists and barber shops.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-23
MAIL ROBBERS.

King OF all remedies Is Hornung's Hair In
Yigorator.
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BARBEp WIFE dansd hm a w
animal be rained and aeenaea y
scaled:
many cases. impossible TO be Obtained
uuu some fffbefne tportions o ourC
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Hornung's Indian Hair Invigorator Is home
mann fact1Ira
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Machine and Carriage Bolts.
Nuts Washers and Nails
Files. Sand and Enors Paper, EN-, ' s .In'h
sugar-Hoase and Railroad Lamps and Ian
terms,
PutR Ma a. Polished and Pointed Horse Shoe
Worcester Self, feeding Upright Drills.
Morse Patent Twist Drills.
Tank, Ooopers' and Boiler Riyets,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-12-23
S.f EEFJSs.7 .TEsi-S.

Thrco ncjnning s!ofss il Eicimond were
brok N intc IN Sunday pipht, but The thieves
ONLY securnt abCui &c 10 monty. Business
may be blisk ut sur Narita b1s luon,y is cvi-
deaty sosTcc
Juog, G:o!go 3. Sc,rtcrouch Of tho Co..
porslion Courtad Norfolk, died suddenly IN
that city yesterday urnruing. The dcoets,d,
although 10 fable healih, h.d court Saturday,
aud wOs On the street Saturday night. I1o was
in his 73l year. Jalge Scarborough WIS born
in AccoUac county, where lie prao,iced law be-
fore tho war, ard was jadgo OF The County
Courts OF Accomcc aud Northampton. lie vas
appointed 10 prolossorship OF law 10 William
md Mary College. which position he occupied
until 1854. when lie received from President
Pierce the appointment of Judge CT tho Cou,t
of Claims. The last ramcd portion he filled
uutil the sec:ssiun Of Fireina He waa elected
by Tho Legislature as Judge Of iho Cooperation
Court of Norfolk 10 1870. lGdgc Scarborough
was datcen3c from Col. Scarborough Of colon.
a days.