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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-18

PROPOSALS FOR LEVEES.
STATE OF LOUISIANA.

STATE or LOUISIANA
Executive Department,
New Orleans. January IA. 1sssj
Sealed proposals will be received at this ONES
until SATURDAY. January 10. 1879. at 10 M, iof
the construction Of the following leyees.
Zeringue. parish Of st. Charles, Second Ds.
trict.
Rloeland. parish Of Plaaueminss. Second Dis
trict.
TaeIiaferro. parish of Plaauemjnes Second
District. 7
Empire Mil. parish Of Plaauemines. Fin('
District.
Terre Haute, parish Of 81. John. First ffe
trict.
Dam Bonnet Carre). parish Of St. John. Fin(I
District.
Young's Point Levee. Madison parish. Fourak
District.
Plans, proflles and specifications Of the abovs
works are now ready for inspection at the Htase
Engineers Office.
Proposals shall be addressed 10 the undeY.
signed. and each ons Endorsed for the partlculss
levee ON which the bid Ia made.
The sealed proposals must contain deposit
amounting 10 one cent for each yard OF IL
estimated contents up TO 10000 yards. and n
additional quarter OF one cent for every yard
over. to be forfeited TO the State In case Of the
failure OF tho contractor or bondsnen 10 quail
lily within forty eight hours after adjudieation.
or else the proposed bondsmen must indorse d
the bid their willingness to qualify. and that
they are owners Of real estate In Louisiana
free from all ineumbranee. TO an amount 81
eeeding one-thifd the cost Of the work, In
either case the bond must be completed uithin.
forty-eiRht hours.
Payment for this work will be mads az pr
statement In the Office OF the State Board II
Engineers.
The board reserves 10 Itself the right 10 rsjex
any or all bids.
FRANCIS r. NICHOLS,
Governor and President Of the Board of Stst1
Engineers. iaI2 ii
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-18
COM m ERCIAL.
OFFICE OF NEW ORLEANS DEMOCRAT, F.,
Friday EYeninR January IL 1879

COTTON-The market was buoyant to-day.
AdvIces from all parts of the globe were Of
favorable tone. and under that influence agood
dsmand prevailed hero ct Grmer prices, the
sales aggregatne $4,000 bales.
The following IL the official closing OF the
(Jotton EXCHANGE.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-18

Those Michigan people who are terribly
distressed lest an appropriation will be made
by Congress- for the improvement Of the great
Mississippi river are pressing that body to
vote s50O0000 to cut q canal across the State
OF Michigan, for the benefit OF Detroit and
Chicago.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-18

Notwithstanding the recent enormous In
vestments In government bonds, railroad
stocks, etc, In different parts Of the United
States the banks still hold good deal Of
money. The last weekly exhibit Of the New
York banks Ia favorable for an easy money
market at that point, the total reserve having
been increased last week s1io9, 600, and the
surplus reserve st.121,700 the latter now
being SI2,9g7, $50
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-18
NOTICE.

DEPARTMENT or FIHArUK, Orr Hi. !,
New Orleans. January ii. ms
The city tax bills for 1879 are now resdv -
delivery. and this Department will be prepssss
TO receipt for the same on MONDAY EEYT
January 10. ALE. II. ISAACsON
jat2t31 Administrators
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-18
The bark Elieser cleared yesterday for Dor
deaux with II. 142 bushels OF corn In bulk.

The balance Of trade Is still largely In our
favor. During last week the imports at New
York were s2,22s, asa. Of which 81, 5sG, 2o4 were
general merchandise and the remainder dry
goods. The exports Of domestic products for
the week were valued at s4.42g,b SIS.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-18

State Consols opened yesterday at GA. went
up to 641Hs, and closed at 65746e64, against 68oo
63h ON Thursday. Premium Bonds closed
weak at 2ehm291s, against 309s@305s on
the previous day. The sales ut the Stock Ex-
change amounted to $4,000 Of State Consols
and 500, 900 Of Premium Bonds.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-18

The net Increase Of gross earnings on
twenty OF the principal Western railroads,
including the Union Pacific, the Central Pa
clflc and the Kansas Pacific. for the last year,
compared with the preceding, was 1929, 294.
The comparison Of the gross expenses is not
announced. The Central Paoiilc gross earn
ings Increased 100000, those of tho Union
Pacific S22s,OOO, and those OF the Kansas Pa
elfie S4J5 1000.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-18

In quality. purity and flavor Reeds Gilt Edge
Tonic liz unsurpassed. 1t has no equal.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-18

o. 20 Black mans College. No. 1s1 Carondelet
street for d business education.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-18
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
m ON n TARY.


OFFICE NEW ORLEANS DEMOCRAT.
Friday Evening. January II, 1879.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-18

Alwars raady iced no eooking-shadInes
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-18
Tone OF the market Hrm, Bales $500 bales.
OCEAN FREIGHTS FROM NEW ORLEANS
iver and Philadelphia kcyia N. York

BUUAK-The movement has been largo
during the week. and the tone of the market
firm. Receipts 1905 hhds. Stock under sheds
57G3 hhds against 3197 last Yenr We auofa
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-18

MOLASSES-T has been but little bust
ness transacted In this article throughout The
week. Prices have been irregular, and to-day
at the close are unsettled. stock under sheds
1887 bbls, against q 1913 last year. We quote:
common ...-...-per gallon 20G22c
felr. ...-.......-'-.... .......... 23G25c
centrifugal. -'...'....--.-...... 19028e
1rlme- .--..-.-.-.-.--... 266B27c
Stflctly Prime. 2893Oc
Cnolce. -,.--'-.. 30G31c
IT, i..
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-18
The movement at ports from Ia m. Friday up
to Ia m to- day In given below:

The position Of The market Mt New York ma
be seen from the following:
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-05-06

Bro,cn's Liver Pills are a posi-
tive and sure cure for Head
ache, Biliousness, and Liver Com
plant. They are prepared especially
for the diseases of the West.
Everybody should have on hand a
bottle Of Browns Blackberry and Gin
ger, for Diarrhoea, d~ysentery and bow
Ell complaints. Ask for it. Price, fifty
cents per bottle.
Bron,,'s Arnicc Liniment and Arnica
Sdtre have no equal for the cure of
sprains. rheumatism, swellings, cuts
and bruises.
Bromn's Cough 'Balsam and Tar
Iroch.s cure coughs, colds, sore throat,
hoarseness and lung affections.
Ask for II preparation of Sarsupa-
rilla, Dandslion, ant Iodidec Of Poitasi-
UNI, for the blood and liver.
For sale by Geo. Hoyt, Addoms &
Glover, and Hurlburt Bros, Cheyenne,
Wyo. dawtf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-05-06

Above brand on left hip. Young
stock branded q on right hip or side
or left side. Waddle on left side
nsSk- Also own R on left hip or
Horse brand, S on left shoulder;
two inch letter.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-05-06
Wool Growers

Gan rely upon Immunity from contagious
diseases In their fiocks after the use OF
LABDB TOBACCO SHEEP WASH. Guar
anteei an immediate cure for scab. and pre-
vention OF Infection by that terror to flock
masters Guaranteed to more than repay
wool. Guaranteed to improve the texture OF
the heeces instead OF Injury to IL as is tue re-
suit OF other compounds. Guaranteed TO de-
stroy Vermin on the animal and prevent a
return. Guaranteed TO be the most effective,
cheap and safe remedy ever offered TO Amer.
be without Il. / have the most undoubtrd
testimouia ls corrnborative of the above. send
for circular. and address orders TO,
w. NJ. LADD,
81 N. Main Street. st. LOUIS, Mo.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-05-06
FOR THE OLD AND NEW WEST

Striking manners are bad manners.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-05-06

Above brand on both hips. Ear.
marks, crop of left, over and under
slope, left. Waddle right fore leg
above the knee.
Also WI ID on left hip or side
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-05-06
The Weekly Leader.
IssuED EVERY THURSDAY.
TERMS; sa.so Year. $3.50 Half Year
Commercial job Printing

81 every kind aeatly, cheapiy and expedi-
lousiy executed. Cards OF every shape and
5ind, Bill Heads, Letter and Note Headings,
hianks OF every kind, Posters, etc., printed
IN snort notice. Having a new lot OF Type
low prices.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-05-06
CHICAGO, n0CN ISLAND & PACIFIC r.. R.
Is THE GREAT CONNECTING LIN


It's main line run. from Chicago TO Cornell Biurs
end omahn. pas.ing th-9ush 5ollej [tt.Sn, Ia
West Liberty Iowa City. 2ialene nroQEiyn,
Grinneli, and pes Moines, t4e capitol 81 Iowa.
with branches from Bureau Junction 70 Peoria;
Wilton Junction 10 Museatine, WnShinEtnn' Fair
Washington 10 sigourncy, 3skuloosh ana khonyille;
Keokuk 10 farmingtop. Bonopnrte,, Bcntonsport
Independent, Eldon. Otturawr, E0dyylleL, Oskn-
loos1- Psils. MonrSs and Des M?ires; De, M9ipe:;
and Avoca TO Harlnn. This Ia, positively thc only
Railroad which owns. controls. and operates Q
through line between Chicsgo and Kansas
This Company own and OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Cnrs,
berth between Chicago md Council Bl1f., Leayen-
worth, or Atchison for Two Dollars and Fifty Cents
and q section for Five Dollars, willis all other lines
sha q ee StswNsss , ,nS s saY HSoi Ro,sis, IasSs t Dollars for
What will please you most viii be the PLEASURE Of
enjoying your meals, while passing Oyer ia. beautt-
full prniries OF illinois and Iowa, ia one OF cur mas
nIncent Dining and KestauraGt Cars thai aceaEnpany
as good as Is served In any first-ciess hntsL, fHr
seventy-nve cents or you can order what yu.t lac.
and pay for what you get.
Approaching tho fact that o maior,'T rf trc rcopla
land the enormous passenger hrs lness of t.iis line
Company runs It's ALAG sIEFPIEG CARS fGr
Sleeping purposes. and Its PALACE DIsiSi )
for EatInR purposes. Ono G.Lef seat lecture VI
PALACE CARS NE rcn th-crrh to T
sTCIfIsON mud LEAgES " Ui.cAI..
Ticket via this Line, known as the :
For -infornation not o5t.-.aI5,s at your
a. HIMBALL,
Coal Superintendent
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-05-06

GRAPE AND CANISTER.


1t is an old sheep that cannot renew
his youth in the hands of an enterpris.
Ing butcher.
Champagne is now SO cheap, since the
California article has been introduced
Into the market, that a nan can pur-
chase a very respectable headache for
81 Waterloo Observer.
A dry goods clerk in S%helbyville, ILL.,,
swallowed a twenty-five cartridge re-
Gently, and now none of the ladies of
the town dare ''set a cap ut him. for
fear be may go of.
Ladies are like ~violets; the more
modest and retiring they appear the
more you love them.
No matter how wealthy a man may
be, let him give away a cent and he be-
comes "a penn Hess man.
When a man drinks thirty nine
s%chooners IN a day he becomes a whole
feet.
Late to bed and early to ryes wears
out the strongest constitution.-Nep
Orleans Picayune.
Ready maid-The girl waiting for an
offer.
Parlor understanding in the
front room.
The latest out-The boy who is "kept
after school,"
If your enemy is pigeon-toed, 1t Is
mean to call him a squad.
A country exchange, in speaking Of
an accident to a valuable horse, says
that the owner was obliged to "shoot
her to save her life"
The Utica has a pitcher who can get
a beautiful TWIST on a ball. You
a only compare it to the twist which
a green apple gets on a small boy.
The air is full Of juiceless mud.
Striking manners are bad manners.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-05-06
LYONS
Wh.zaz<ssxzrlznazxs
KATHAIR0

Disooye.S4 ,nr.y-nse rai. aso " Prof. Lyon OF
Yulc, Ia lie n.ua. perfect preparation in the world
!, r.rc.e, siug and Identifying tho hair.
I....a+s being the best hair dressing
ever produced, Lyons IIathairon WI,
positively prevent Grayncss, and VIII re-
store new hair TO bald heads, II the roots
and .,!l,.ic, M. not destroyed.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-05-06


I had been entirely bald for several years, COO
stitu;ional, I suppose. 1 used a Few bottles OF
Kathairon, aSd, to my great surprise, 1 have a thick
growth Of young hair.
col. JOHN L. DoRRANcE, U. S. A.
l.. every important respect the Ksthairon Ia Also
lutely incompatible. 1t Is unsquakd
/. To Cure Badness.
:. To Restore Gray Hair.
). To Remove Dandruf.
4. To Dress md Deautify the Hsir.
BEAR IN suND.-Ths Kathairon Is no
sticky paste OF sulphur and susar-oflsad. to paint
and iaub the hair and paralyzo tho brain. 1t Is
a pure and limpid vegetable lotion, intended to re-
store tAc hair by natural growth and reinvigoration.
1t /, splendidiy pcrfumed, and tho most delightful
toilet dressing known. No lady's or gsntiemans
solle. outfit is complete without Lyons KathaiE0u.
sold EvxRYwHzRA
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-05-06
A FAIR SPECIMEN.

1t actually Performs these seeming mira
Which the following Is
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-05-06

CREIGHTON & co. Horses are
banded quarter-circle open block on
t-'t shoulder. Also part OF cattle
branded ealf-circle on shoulder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-04-01
THE AFGHAN WAR,
Negotiations with Afghanistan Not Yet
Completed.
TAKOOB NOT To BE PUSHED.

LONDON, March 81. In the Commons to-
day. Stafford Northcoe said the neg citations
with Afghanstan are not completed, there
fore he mas unable to communicate the de-
tails. Major Castagnari's arrival at Lahore
led to the belief that negotiations were broken
OF, but in fact communications from Cabul
were expected. He had no information of an
advance on Cabul
The Times of Lahore says Mai. Cavagnari,
who arrived Wednesday to confer with the
Nlceroy, still remains Negotiations with
lakoob Khan are continued, but perhaps it
has not been governments policy to press
\ akoob to "A final decision, for the reason if
the decision prove unacceptable the prompt
advance ON Cabul would be the proper course
and that while the snow covers the passes
would be impracticable.
1t will not be surprising if, in absence of
pressure, Iakoob Khan holds out for more IA
vorable terms that the Vicctoy of India indi-
Gated.
Doubtless the terms offered are such that
lakoob Khan could accept without dishonor,
and would make him the strongest Monarch
Afghanistan has had for many years, but it is
possible that he may prefer to save the honor
by suffering loss of battle. before he submits
to the inevitable
Nothing disquieting has been heard from
Mandalay. but precautionary preparations are
being made.
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THE CAMERON BREACH PROM
lSE CASE.
Mr.. Buffers Opinion Concerning "a New
Trial.

WAsHISGToN. March 81 In the Oliver
Cameron case, Butler said when he began his
side had something to say that might prevent
| asking new trial, if sucq became necessary
He had the letter written by Mrs Oliver. on
February 10Th, 1879, TO bring suit against OIL
liver, and that her husbands letter came from
leading lawyer of Kentucky. He did not
believe she would dispute its genuinencss.
Mrs. Oliver took the stand. Witness had
written the following letter to Thos. T.
Houston, attorney, Lexington, Ky, February
20 last
II want you to inquire the amount of
property owned by T. W. Oliver. He
bought house at Nchoasvlle, Ky, worth
$4,000. He owned a farm at Slickaway, or
rented one there, and all on it belongs to
him. He has old Mrs. Howes living on it
and his present wife. | am advised by my
friends in Kentucky to bring salt against
him. He had wife living in North Caro-
lima when he married me. Hon. Abbot A.
Willis of Ky. says am entitled to what he
has and that should at once begin a suit
against him on the charge of bigamv, which
] can prove, as everybody IN Louisville
knows it. All damages you can get | will
divide equally with you. Sue him for the
whole amount of his property He has
store in the upper part of the State, carried
on by Isaac L. Gould, and is interested in
seminary at Millersburg, kept b. George T.
Gould. All this is covered up doubtless for
effect, but really is owned by L. w. Oliver.
which can be proven. Please investigate
and answer Immediately"
Butler then said he was willing to submit
the case to the jury without argument
Arguments will be concluded and the case
go to the jury tomorrow.
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THE EASTERN QUESTION.
The Eastern Ronmelia Trouble.-Object
Of Occupation.

TIRNovA, March 81 One hundred and
scventy-six deputies of the Bulgarian Assem-
bly, signed petition to the Powers, setting
forth the difficulties caused by the arrange
mcnts relative to Eastern Roumelia and gar
risoning the Balkans.
CoNsTANTINorLE, March 81. Grand vi
zier kheirsdir Pasha, as a counter project to
that of the mixed occupation of Eastern Rou-
mclia, proposes the occupation be entrusted
to the Turkish regular troops, while the Pow
ers appoint Governor, who is to be under
control of the International Commission In
case his proposal is not accepted, the Grand
Nizier will insist that the Turkish regulars
form majority of the occupying corps, each
power to contribute $500.
RoME, March 81. The Italian government
has not yet decided on the proposal for the
mixed occupation of Eastern Roumelia.
LONDON, March 81. 1t is announced that
Austria England, Russia, Turkey and Italy,
have consented to take part in the mixed oc-
cupation of Eastern Roumclia. Italy. how
ever, has made some reservation. The con
tingent of each nationality to have its own
commander. The troops to act in accordance
with instructions drawn up in common by the
powers. The sole object of occupation is to
prevent conflict between the Turks and Bull
garians
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FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

LIvERpooL March 81. Tucker, Rowley &
Co., cotton brokers, have failed.
ST. PETERSBURG, March 81. Forty-ninc
persons were arrested for an attempt on the
life of Gen. Won Drentelin. chief of some of
the Genderaric. As crime against high
rank, they will not be sent to the common
prison.
Paris, March 81 Extreme republicans
and their opposers violently denouncc Sena-
ior Laboulage, and the moderate left in CON
sequence of the report against the removal of
the legislature to Paris, and threaten to abol-
ish the Senate if it attempts to interfere with
the will of France, which they claim is rep
resented by deputies.
The great point of the Senatorial commit
tees report against the return of the legisla-
ture to Paris, is the argument drawn from the
policy of the United States, which the report
points out has enjoyed for century perfect
security from mob Interference with the leg
islature, by placing them at distance from
large towns.
LONDON, March 81. The strike of glass
makers in the middle counties of England has
been defeated.
1t is stated that the Catholic bank to be
called the Anglo Universal bank, with pro-
tectorate in London and Paris soon is to be
started for the development of Catholic bank
interests throughout the world.
In the Commons to-day Bourke, under
secretary of foreign affairs, replying to an in
quiry, said neither the English or the French
governments had any information of the al
legged French occupation of the English island
of Matacony.
PARIS, March 81 The proposal of La
pere, Minister of Interior, granting 10000
francs for INDECENT Communists, states that
at least 1000 will return from New Calen-
donia and 300 more be arrested.
ROME, March 81. Two leading members
OF the Albanian league are expected here to-
day. to cndeavor to induce Italy not to adhere
to proposals of France relative to the Greek
frontier, and insist that the largest portion of
Epirus be left to Turkey, as the inhabitants
are Albanians.
MADRID, March 81. News that an insur-
rectonary plot had been discovered in Santi-
ago de Cuba, is positively contradicted.
The electoral address of the moderate par
ty censures the policy of the Canovas minis
try, supports the present cabinet and urges
electors not to abstain from voting for mem
bers of the cortes. The tederalists manifesto
recommends abstention.
| CAIRO, March 81. 4 contract for the sale
| of the Alexandria water works 10 an English
company has been signed by Rivers Wilson,
finance minister for Egypt.
LoNpoN, March 81. In Commons, the
motion censuring Sir Barte Frere was re-
! jected.
ST. PETERSBURG, March 81. Dispatches
telegraphed Sunday directs the stoppage of
all preparations for an expedition to Meru.
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THE ZULU WAR.
Anxiety for the Safety of Colonel Pear.
sons Troops.

MARITzBrRG, March 81. No direct or re-
liable intelligence from Col. Pearson has
been received at Maritzburg. The anxiety
was becoming grave, though the last com
munication was hopeful.
Several native runners, induced by large
rewards, were started for Ekowe with des-
patches, but returned reporting that the roads
were destroyed Every approach is COM
manded by military kraals (forts), and the
country is swarming with Zulus.
With the utmost care Col. Pearson's sup
plies, it is believed, will be exhausted by the
end of March.
The expedition in the course of organiza-
ton on the lower Zueguela for his relief
amounts to fourteen companies of regulars
As soon as the native contingent is sufficient
ly strengthened, the expedition will be push
ed forward.
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THE FEMALE WALKING CONTEST
IN NEW YORK.

Ten women resumed their walk at Gil
mores Garden AT midnight in the presence Of
nearly 1000 people. Miss Won Berg has
completed her 2O0th mile and Miss La
Chapelle her lS6th They look fresh and
are in good spirits
Miss La Chapelle, the slender Canadienne,
has done herself no discredit Miss Won
Berg has heavy frame. hichis great dis
advantage to her. She and La Chapelle are
the first two in the race and an especial ri
valry exists between them.
Miss Wallace comes next after the two
leaders. She has curious habit of rclcv-
ing the tedium of her walk by hopping pre-
cisely after the manner of children. Miss
kilburn follows Miss Wallace and Miss
Tobias comes next. These are the only ones
of the Is who started who are considered
worthy of being recorded on the main black
board al the end of the room. Seven of the
eighteen have dropped permanently out of
the race.