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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-12

Iberia journal. On the morning Of the
fourth, MT about two o'clock n. In. New Iberia
was again In q lame. The fire originated at
the corner OF Main and Julia In the ten.pin
alley adjoining Veazeys building, better
known as Dariet's cUlfeehouse, occupied by
u. Suberville as a drinking saloon IN less
than one hour all the buildings fronting on
Main street down to Bazus' residence were
consumed. The fire companies were quickly
summoned by the fire bells and went tmmp-
diately % work. but the fire had made such
Roadway that the heroic efforts oil the lire
companies we're In vain The buildings were
frame; nothing was saved ny the prOprle~
tors. Mr.. MARTINEZ had barely time 70 save
his children: he lost all of his stock and
seven hundred and fifty dollars In cash. The
insurance Of Mr.. Suberville will probably
cover his loss He was insured for about one
Thousand dollars.
st. Landry Democrat. Mr.. William Mason,
one of the few survivors Of two generations
long since gone, died at his residence In Ope-
lo,lsas On The fourth instant. FEATHER" Mason,
as he has been called by nil, during the
twenty years that we have known him, was
born In Baltimore, Md, on the sixteenth Of
December, 1891, and would, therefore, have
been lightweight years old at his next birth
day. He served In the Florida Indian war.
He was a resident here over half n century.
He was member Of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, and was recognized by oil Ra y gen
uine Christian. He died firm In the faith In
which he had lived and with the certain as
surance Of nm entrace into better and hap
pier world beyond the grave.
Pointe Coupee Pelican. Last Thursday
noon John Johnson q prisoner 10 the parish
Jail, made his escape. For many months
johnson was I'LL, In fact an invalid, having TO
be carried into court for his trial Thursday
noon he was allowed to sit In the jail yard to
sun himself He has not been heard from
since, and the officers say he has taken French
leave. May be the sun melted him. An ex-
animation Or the place where he was sitting
might show grease spot johnson had APP
pealed to the Supreme Court from sentence
Of twenty years In the Penitentiary for man
slaughter.
The police jury Of Madison parish offer n
reward of SIG for the arrest of Emory Pratt,
who Is charged with the murder Of man by
the name Of Stone.
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Qualifications for Delegates.


The duties Of the convention will be high
And important, its responsibilities great and
effective, and every true Democrat In this
parish, every upright citizen, every lover OF
law and order, every advocate OF political
peace, strength and harmony, every friend
OF individual and social prosperity, should
lay aside all other cares on that day and at
tend punctually aud faithfully to the duties
OF that meeting. Ii will he. or should be, a
meeting of Democrats. IF men who hold the
interests OF our State dear to their hearts,
and each and every member OF the party
should feel that IL IL high trust and duty,
even privilege, for hiin 10 attend and take an
earnest patti Ia the proceedings Of thehay
The best, truest ablest and firmest represen-
tative men and patriots among us should be
chosen as the representatives OF vt. Mary.
From the district delegates principally, II not
solely, will the Democrats OF this parish have
a voice In the constitutional convention, and
we should see to It. In SO far as our power
goes. that able men are sent there. the proper
place TO begin being nj home In the selection
OF our parish delegates.
The framing Of the proposed constitution
will be no child's play. IL will he productive
Of great labor, thought and study--it should
be the offspring Of minds Of unquestionable
problty, and unfllncbing patriotic nerve II
II will be what 1t should be. Let us see TO II
then--ln every parish Of the State that we
send men To that constitutional convention,
who will be equal to the high trust and duties
which will be Imposed upon them Franklin
Enterprtse.
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THE LATE LEGISLATURE.
The Nest Law.Naking Bady Assembled
for Years.
Lafayette AdyertIs ]

tIAihyBlIs AuNeTllhhE
The Legislature which closed Its labors on
the first instant. after session OF twenty
odd DAYS. was undoubtedly instrumental In
rendering the State more real benefit than
any that has sat for loi these many years
IN was characterized by spirit Of harmony
and good will, and the members thereof evil
IDENTIFY understood what was for the good of
the people
The passage Of the bill providing for a con
stitutional convention was but complying with
the will of the people expressed at the last cleo
tiou-as that was the principal question at is
svle In the canvass. The bill provides for the
election Of delegates thereto on the eighteenth
Of March next, who are to convene In the
city of New Orleans on the twenty-first OF
Anril following. The bill seems to have been
prepared with needful attention. but IL II to
Sc regretted that the delegates can not be
vested with plenary powers, In order to save
the expense OF a ratification or rejection by
the people.
The passage Of the bill abolishing that in
formal institution known as the Louisiana
State Lottery, was another move in the right
direction. Let the work go bravely on.
The seductive arts and devilish ingenuity OF
enough to thwart the will of the people this
time. The question of vested rights" taxed
for the benefit OF that Cherished. institution,
can be decided by the courts.
Another wholesome measure Is the bill
obljeating the Morgan Company to build the
railroad 10 this place within eighteen months
But upon this, there Is some diversity Of
oniniofl-as some seem to think II merely q
subterfuge on the part OF the company tc
gain time.
ON the whole, the late session Of the Legis.
lature may be set down as being the shortest
and most fruitful the State has known since
the ante-bellum days.
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CANCELLATION OF BOND.
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
Executive Department.


Executive Department.
Whereas. F. C. ANTOINE has applied to me
for the cancellation of bond drawn and signed
by him. the said F. G. Antoine. for the sum OF
twenty-five hundred dollars, with William
Harper as surety. dated the twenty sixth day Of
December. A. D. 1875. and conditioner for the
faithful performance OF the duties Of said z. G.
Antoine as harbormaster for the port Of New
Orleans.
Now. therefore. I, FRANCIS T. NICHOLS.
Governor OF the State OF Louisiana, have
thought proper to issue this my proclamation.
with the view OF giving public notice to all per-
sons therein interested to show cause In
writing. at the office Of Secretary OF State. In
the city of New Orleans. within ninety days
after the last publication hereof. why said bond
should not be cancelled and annulied. and the
surety above named discharged from any
further liability in the premises.
Witness my signature and the seal of the State
of Louisiana. at the city of New Orleans. this
sixth day of January. in the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and seyenty-nine. and
the one hundred and third year of the indie.
pendence OF the United States of America.
FRANCIS 7. NICHOLS.
By the Governor:
WILL. A. STRONG,
Ia2l sN Secretary Of State,
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DOUGLAS WEST,
Manager Gulf States,
No. IDS. .GravIer street. 49,. No. IDs
jaA cod I'm NEW Or Fans.
PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR.

UNITED 81 TIES or AMERICA.
State Of Louisiana, !
Executive Department.
Whereas. application has been made to me
for the cancellation OF the following bonds. to
wit:
l. One drawn by JULES G. DENIS, az prin-
cipal and Administrator Of Finance Of the city
OF New Orleans. with Henry Peychaud. Samuel
Boyd. Il. NJ. O'Brien and Lafayette Folger as
sureties and dated December 10, 1876.
2. One drawn by JAMES G. BROWN. az prIn-
cipal and Administrator Of Accounts Of said
city. with Sawyer Hayward. John P. Moore and
George Swarbrick as sureties. and dated De-
cember A. 1876.
3. One drawn by JOHN MCCARTNEY. as prin-
cipal and Administrator Of improvements Of
said city, with John 7. Gibbons. Philip McCabe
H. t. Lawler. Hugh McManus and John Ford
as sureties. and dated December IL. 1876.
4. One drawn by ROBERT E. DIAMOND. as
principal and Administrator Of Police OF said
city. with jeremiah G.. Lee. Thomas Pickles and
John kuhlman az sureties. and dated Deem
Der IL, 1876.
5. One drawn By CHARLES CAvANAC, az
principal and Administrator Of Commerce Of
said city, with william Pagan. Fred. Wintz. j.
t. Ayeock John Finney and William Kern as
| sureties. and dated December Is. 1876.
6. One drawn By JOHN E. RENGSTORFF. az
| principal and Administrator of Assessments oil
said city. with JOS. Billgery John A. Staiger. "
j. Brennan and Christopher Meister as sureties
and dated December Ii. 1876
7. One drawn by JAMES D. EDWARDS. az
| principal and Administrator of Waterworks
and Public Buildings Of said city. with William
J. Behan, John Thorn and ALT Il. Isaacson az
sureties. and dated December IL, 1876.
4 q l..
as aforesaid. and are for the sum of twenty-five
thousand dollars each. conditioned for tbs
faithful performance Of the duties OF each Of
SAID principals In their respective adminfstra
| tive capacities.
Now therefore. I. FRANCIS T. NICHOLS
Governor OF the State OF Louisiana. have
thought proper to Issue this my proclaim alton
giving public notice to all persons therein con.
cerned and Interested to show cause. In writing
az the ofice OF the Secretary Of State at the city
OF New Orleans. within ninety days from and
alter the last publication Of this notice why the
said bonds. or either Of them, should not be
cancelled and annulled, and the securities above
named discharged from any further liability
In testimony whereof have hereunto signed
my name and caused the seal Of the State OF
louisiana to be hereunto affixed. at the city Of
New Orleans. this fourth day OF February
In the year of our Lord one thousand eight
hundred and seventy-nina, and OF the one nun
nred and third year Of the independence OF inc
United States Of America. r.rors
| Governor Of the State OF louisiana.
By the Governor:
/ WILL A. STRONG,
Secretary Of State isa Ts
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THE POLITICAL PROSECUTIONS.
How Federal Election Laws are helms
Used tn OUTRAGE citizens.
[West Fallelana Rentlnel

BY the outside world IL II believed that Lou
isiana has been entirely freed from the per-
nicous influences of the grinding tyranny of
venal and corrupt Radicals, but we regret to
say that such ID not the case hy any means
Like some loathsome plague. 1t still clings to
our beloved State seeking TO further harrsss
and rob people whom they have already re-
duced from wealth and ailluence TO almost
abject poverty. Not satisfied with ten long
years of rapine, murder and every degree OF
theft, the leaders of this great party great
through the enormity Of Its sins against
mankihdl, are now using the Federal machine
ry of government to persecute a law-abiding
people for daring to assert and maintain their
sovereign rights as American citizens. The
United States Court has been In session
several weeks In the city or New Orleans.
and deputy marshals have swarmed the
country arresting innocent and unsuspect-
ing white citizens. at the instigation of ignor-
ant and corrupt negroes, until to-day there
are hundreds of men In the city In answer to
warrants OF arrest, who are unable to pay
their board bills, while their vindictive in
formants are comfortably located at the Gus
day as their pay. How long will the people
of Louisiana quietly submit to this unwar-
ranted and unlawful Interference OF the Fede-
raj government In our State affairs, IL "a qlies-
tion we inquiringy PROFOUND TO our readers.
Would II not Toe an act OF wisdom on our part
TO assert our rights: to meet the invaders on
the threshold Of the State. and tell them in
language ,Inmistakable that we are capable
of managing our own AFFAIRS and that we in
tend to do 30 at all hazards The fact that
sit Ia only necessary for people TO will it
and become free" has too often been demon-
strated Tor 1t to fail now.
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payers. merchants and IaborIng men, asking
for the erection of wharf or wharves at
Sixth street. Referred to the Administrators
Of Commerce and improvements, and the
City Surveyor.
On motion the Council adjourned until Tues
day next, at II IN.
ROBT g. WOODS,
SpcretaFv
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more Compliments for NJ Yon..


IEAdHhIIH EEterp riSeI
The election OF Hon. B. F. Jonas To the Uni
ted States Senate should meet with uniyersaI
satisfaction .lls,s IN the Democratic party. He Is
true pemocrat-a pure man-an able ma Z
and a firm and high toned gentleman Ail az
evidently has in his composition the timhar
whereof statesmen are made. '''noei
lBossier Banner.l
After many ballotings and a long struggle
Hon. b: /: Jonas has been elected to renra.
sent this State in the United States Senate
and, without DISBURSEMENT to any Of the as.
pirants, we cannot refrain from exnressino
our qualification at the result Among III
the political m.n of this State none 6ava
been more true to principle than he. and IN
the darkest hour he never faltered. BIT III
ways gave his time, talents and money Z f
further the interests OF his party and people
We predict that he will take high rank ampno
the members Of that body, and serve the besll
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holds the disease In check. N me fsII aAg !" u
fer month"; the insect that causes the scan -
forcing his way so deep into the true skin thaT
he cannot be reached or destroyed, while In the
eerIv Snrfng the insect comes 20 the surface OK
The SKIN. and is easily eradicated By one or two
dinpings in nv Sheep Dip.
Gid for 81 rs gallon and Freight paid on
20 gallon lots 70 your railroad depot. Book
senf fraa TO Sheep Growers. Address s. r.
KENNEDY, Omaha. Nebraska.
EESSARD Il FORSYTH,
Wholesale Druggists and General Agents,
iv9 Omaha Nebraska.
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lN0rtn LOUISIANA JournHl
The work of making an organic law for O
sovereign State Ia an important matter, and
should be approached with great care and
consideration. Let the best talent of the
country be selected as delegates TO the con.
vention. and let them In the performances ol
their duty discard oil their partisan or polti.
cal views. and frame constitution for the
benefit OF the whole people
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MAYoRAITY OF New ORLEANS. l
City Hall. February IL. 1879.

MAYoRAITY or New ORLEANS. |
City Hall. February H. 1879. !
No. Observation-Disclosures Series
Resoived. That the Administrator of Public
Accounts is hereby authorized to furnish the
Administrator OF Finance with corrected
tax bill for 1879, against +. Brugier, for CAPT
tai In square No. 81. seventh assessment dis
trlct with an assessment OF ten thousand
dollars In lieu OF the erroneous amount Of
forty thousand dollars, tax bill No. 2i2g.
Adopted by the Council OF the city Of New
Orleans February IL, 1870
Yeas-Behan, Chevalley, Glynn, Houston.
fsaacson, Marks.
/. w. PATTON, Mayor.
A true copy:
RoBT. G. WooD. Secretary.
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NOTICE.
CITY LICENSES FOR Is-s.

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE. CTTY HALL.
New Orleans. December 81. 1873.
This department will receive for City Ii
eenses Of 1879 on THURSDAY next, January =.
say. during the month Of January, 10 per cent
In city Indebtedness of 1916 1871 and 1878 and %
per cent in cash. And for the month OF Febru<
ary proximo. Der cent in city Indebtedness OF
1916, 1877 and 1878. and IS per cent in cash.
ALT. Fl. ISAACSON.
jai to is2s Administrator Of Tiaa2es
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MAYoRALTY or NEW ORLEANS.
City Hall, February II. 1879.
MAYoRAbTY or NEw ORLEANS,
CITY Hall, February II. 1879.

MAYoRALTY or NEW ORLEANS,
City Hail. February IL. 1879.
mo. Observation-Disclosures Series.l
An ordinance providing for the payment Of
the several accounts therein named.
Be 1t ordained, That the following appropri-
ations be and are hereby made for the
month OF January, 1879, and that the Adj
ministrator Of Public Accounts warrant on
the Administrator OF Finance In payment OF
the same whenever there shall be money in
the city treasury to the credit Of the appro-
pirate fund for each account and not other
wise appropriated:
L. Curry, for repairing and
keeping In repair the street
bridges Of the Second Dis
trict, as per contract. SIG &c
Less 10 per cent retained ~ Al 6G-$375 90
J.. Giennon, for cleaning, re-
pairing and keeping in re-
pair the street bridges and
unpaved streets of the
Fifth District, as per con-
Less 10 per cent retained -. Al &C. 3Tj 90
ID. OLeary, for running drain
ing machines, first sec
ton, as per CONTRACT. 791 &c
Less 10 per cent retained ~ 70 16-- 712 80
Sam Burchfield, for running
draining machines, sec
ond section, as per con-
tract ACKNOWLEDGMENT 66 &C
Less 10 per cent retained ... 66 &C. 600 90
M. j. Connors, for running
draining machines, third
section, as per contract = 391 G6
Less 10 per cent retained 49,. 80 16- $50 SO
Grand total, S24l5.
Adopted by the Council OF the city of New
Orleans February II, 1879.
Yeas-Behan, ChevalIey, Glynn, Isaacson,
Marks.
Nv. PATTON, Mayor.
RoBT. G. WOOD, Secretary.
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year In Iie,, Of the erroneous assessment OF
$4,000 tax bills Nos 562 1869. 1457 and BOB.
Adopted by the Council Of the city OF New
Orleans February II, 1879.
Yeas- Behan, Chevalley, Glynn, Houston,
Isaacson Marks. .,
/. w. PATTON. Mayor.
true copy:
RonT q. WooD, Secretary.
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MAYoRALTY or NEW ORLEANS.
City Hall, February II. 1879.

mo. 4go0-Administratio Series.l
Resotped That the Administrator Of Water
works and Public Buildings be and Is hereby
authorized TO advertise, IN the official journal,
during ten days, for sealed proposals for the
repairing of engne-houss Of Columbia Fire
Company No. ., and the Fish and Vegetable
Market; said work to be adiudlcated TO the
lowest bidder. according 10 plans and speciil-
cations on file In the office OF the City Sur
veyor. The city reserves the right to reject
any and oil bids.
Adopted by the Council OF the city Of New
Orleans February IL, 1879
Yeas Behan. Chevalley, GlynB, Houston,
Isaacson, Marks.
W. PATTON, Mayor.
true copy:
RoHT g. WopD Secretary
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Senatorial spite.
[Richland Banner,

tt seems that one-half Of the Senators could
not forego even this opportunity of venting
their spite upon the country press; were viii
ling to do 1t an injustice to gratify little
be forgotten for this act of justice in small
matter
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4 Great Improvement on IT'S Predecessor
[Morehouse Clarion.l

The Legislature adjourned sine die last
Saturday night at twelve o'clock. after hav-
ing being In session not quite thirty days.
This body is great improvement on its pre-
decessors and It's work shows that the wants
OF the people are not overlooked, as was done
by the Legislature of ~ and 'TS,
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DIRECTORS:
SCab and Ticks
IN SHEEP.
NON-POIS0N0US
SHEEP DIP!'
Manufactufed "
Il KENNEDY.

At1ksu kAdItHAD "a
8. Fl. KENNEDY.
Omaha. Nebraska,
eradieates the pest.
, This is the only dip thai
adds 70 the staple ana
value Of wool. Il viii
cure the most obstinate
easea-iilute each gallon
ia $50 parts hot water
and will not cost q cent
a mead each dipping.
Packed In ONE and
FIVE GALLON TIN
Die seabby Sheep IN
the early Spring. and
Summer az that 10 the
time TO eradicate the dis
ease from the skin. Fall
and Winter dipping viii
not cure the scab. il only
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MAYoRAITY OF New ORLEANS.
Citr Hall, FebrlHty1i, 1879.
mo. 1890 Administration Series

mo. 1890 Administration Series
fiesotved That the bid Of II. y. Mitchell to
build q police station and stable attached for
six horses, at the junction ri the Canal street
bend and Lake road, for the sum NJ eleven
hundred and nintty-four dollars (S1104), be
and the same Is hereby accepted, and that the
Mayor be and he Is hereby authorized to en-
ter into contract with the said Mitchell for
the faithful performance Of the work.
Adopted by the Council of the city OF New
Orleans February II, 1879.
Yeas Behan, Cheyalley, Glynn, Houston,
Isaac son, Marks. -
/. w. PATTON, Mayor.
A true copy:
RoBT g. WOOD, Secretary.
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MAYoRALTY OF NEW ORLEANS,
City Hall. February Ill. 1870
NO. 4s98-Administration Series.l

No. 4898-Administration Series.l
Resotred That the Administrator of Pub
lie Accounts is hereby authorized to furnish
the Administrator of Finance with corrected
against the estate of John Sewell, and for the
year 1877, against A. P. Brim. for real estate,
lot No. 5, In square No. 251. first assessment
district with an assessment OF $500 each
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MAyoRALTY OF New ORLEANS,
City Hall. February II. 1879.

MAYoRALTY OF NEW ORLEANS, |
City Hall. February II. 1879.
No. administration Series
An ordinance providing for the payment OF
certain interest.
Be 1t ordained, That the following amount
of interest was due July 1, 1875, to the party
named on bonds surrendered for funding, and
on which there we're no coupons; said amount
to be paid when collected out OF the interest
funds appertaining to the respective series, in
conformity with ordinances No. $3.50 and 1892
Administration Series:
John Klein Il Co., S23 SO.
Adopted by the Council of the city of New
Orleans February IL, 1879.
Yeas-Behan, Chevailey, Glynn, Isaacson
Marks.
l. W. PATTON, Mayor.
A true copy:
RoBT. G. WooD, Secretary.
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mon. Men Of well.known ability should be
rrnt n, the convention, and no thought should
~ he'd 90 their past or present party afIlia-
itnun. Let there be a convention Of the peo-
pl tnd candidates selected without regard to
marty interests.
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MAYonAITY or NEw ORLEANS,
City Hall. February II, 1879.
lOi--AdministratioD Series.l

NO. Observation-Disclosures htFItsJ
Resoived, That the Administrators Of Water
works and Public Buildings In hereby au-
thorized to advertise I'm the official journal.
during ten days, for sealed proposals for
building market-house, In the Sixth Dis
trict, on Magazine. between Napoleon Ave-
nue. and Berlin street; said work 10 be adj
Indicated to the bidder who shall assume TO
erect the same In accordance with plans and
specifications on file In the Office Of the City
Surveyor, ut his own expense, In considern-
tlon Of the transfer TO him OF the revenues Of
the same for the shortest period Of time The
city reserves the right 10 reject any and all
bids.
Adopted by the Council Of the city Of New
Orleans February II, 1879.
Yeas Behan, Chevalley, Glynn, Houston,
Isaacson, Marks.
|. w. PATTON. Mayor.
A true copy:
ROBT g. WOOD, Secretary.
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Howard's Little Game.

franklin EnterpriseI
Howard has been playinp a winning hand
Tor long time. He will pass out now.