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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-08
MRS. DoRsHY's WILL.

We learn that the lalnented Mrs. Dorsey
leaves will bequeathing her whole estate to
jefferson Davis. In MAILING this bequest Mrs
Dorsey refers to the great services and sacri-
ices OF Mr.. Davis In behalf OF the South and
reproves his countrymen for their failure, In
gratitude and appreciation for such services,
and regrets the small contribution which she
Is able to make for his relief.
The estate embraced In this legacy includes
two large plantations In the upper part of the
State and The elegant villa at Beauvoir, on
the sea coast, where Mr.. Davis is now
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-08

The war between Peru and Chilli promises
to become more interesting every day. The
bombardment of Pisagua by the CHILEAN feet
was generally denounced as inhuman, and 1t
was even reported that the German gov
eminent intended to Interfere, on the ground
that the laws of war had been violated there.
The war promises, however, to become still
more cruel and brutal. The Guachos Of Chilli,
an Indian tribe Of Patagonian origin. have
Just offered 500 lanoes to the CHILEAN govern
ment, which offer has been accepted. On the
other hand, the Carapaehos, the braysst and
at the same time the most barbarous and
savage OF the Peruvian Indians, have organ
lied regiment Of 1000 men, which will be
drafted into the Peruvian service at once.
The Carapachos, 1t would be well to mention,
are strict cannibals, and deyour all the pris-
oners they capture In battle. When they
reach the seat or war the conflict promises TO
be interesting indeed.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-08

The Hulls Of New York, or rather little
batch OF them properly dubbed as DR.. Hull
and his wife must have had right nice, lively
little matrimonial time of it when the late
lamented Mrs Mary G. Hull was alive and
healthy. According to the testimony before
the Surrogate's Court In case Of the contested
will Of the late Iamented, who left every
stitch Of her estate to her spouse. their united
career was marked by spirit OF practical fun
seldom seen in the average connubial exist
enee. It seems that the Doctor had the funny
habit of pulling the pillow from under Mrs.
HulPs head in the morning, throwing pam
cakes at Mrs. Hull, and bombarding Mrs.
Hull with biscuit and fishballs at breakfast,
and on one occasion, this time at dinner,
threw an old slipper into Mrs. Hull's soup.
All these demonstrations OF good nature and
affection were received placidly and sweetly
by Mrs. Hull, with but one exception, when,
In return for volley OF hapjacks, she emf
laded the doctor with q broadside of fritters,
followed up with two well-directed cups Of
coffee and plate Of dry hash. This evidence
was adduced to show that the madam could
not rightfully have left the doctor her wealth,
but it is probable he will get 1t after all.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-08
people Of California have at last fo

The people OF California have at last found
means Of testing the popular sentiment OF
that State on the Chinese question. On Sep
tember California elects Governor, Legisla-
ture and Congressman. 1t Is proposed to
submit the Chinese question to the popular
vote at the same time. For this reason sepa-
rate ballot-boxes will be provided at all the
polls, as well as tickets marked "for Chinese
emigration" and against Chinese emigra-
tton.'' Every voter will be requested to de-
posit one Of these ballots. The vote will then
be- counted and the result forwarded to WASH
infton as proof positive that the people Of
California are unanimously opposed to the
invasion Of the IN ongolian lepers."
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-08
BANKERS VS., BROKERS,

In the editorial In the DEMOCRAT yesterday
morning, headed Powers Of the Conven-
ton, the following SENTENCE appears: 1.-THE
merchants brokers and capitalists OF New
Orleans have always been prompt and ready
to aid the State" etc. The sentence should
have read, and was sd written: "The mer-
chants, bankers and capitalists" etc. Typo
graphical errors so often occur in every paper
that we seldom take the trouble to subse-
quently refer to them. But in this case the
correction is important. since SO many insin-
uations as to the influence OF the brokers In
the Convention have been maliciousIy circu-
lated that suspicious persons have come to
think that Carondblet street has real in
6uence In that body
Typographical errors are sometimes quite
amusing, and columns of such could be COM
piled. We cite two OF the many In our own
experience. We once headed an editorial,
aThe Impoverished South" Our manuscript
Is not always plain to new printers and one
of these set up tho heading, and to our aston
ishment 1t appeared, 1.-THE Irrepressible
Smith," 1t was perhaps the same printer
who, when quotingifrom Macaulay we wrote
"Drunk with the sweet and heady must Of
their new-found FREEDOM" set 1t up, Drunk
with the sweet ands heavenly mush Of their
new-found freedomP
More recently AMI error, equally amusing,
occurred In the proof sheets Of Mr.. Caffrey's
eloquent speech on the public debt, but was
fortunately discovered and corrected before
the types went to press. In concluding his
remarks Mr.. Caffrey said: "Sir, on the road
to the lake Is statue erected by patriotic
hands to the memdry Of our heroic dead"
This was the beginning or, perhaps, the most
eloquent passage which has been delivered in
the Convention. Fancy, then, what would
have been the feelings Of our friend had this
speech appeared as il was originally set up In
type, as follows: "Sir, on the road to the lake
is statue erected by the bondholders to the
memory Of our heroic Dead" etc.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-08
THE FRUIT GROWERS EXHIBITION.

AS will be seen by a reference to our repor-
torial columns the Fruit Growers Association
Of the Gulf States Will hold their sixth annual
exhibition of Southern fruits, vegetables and
other agricultural products, and Of the lighter
kinds Of agricultural machinery. In EXPOSE
ton Hall on Wednesday,. Thursday and Fri
day OF the present week.
We hope that the worthy efforts of the
members Of this association In this matter
will be encouraged by all Of our people, who
should surely be interested In the advance
ment Of one Of the most valuable and impor-
tant Industries OF this and other Southern
States.
The practical results of these exhibitions
which have so far been given have been great
ly to promote this advancement.
They have given new impetus to the bust
ness OF fruit raising and vegetable farming,
and have undoubtedly been of great assist
ance in developing and stimulating an Inn
portant trade ip early fruits and vegetables
which has spring up between New Orleans
and the chief Northern cities within the past
few years, or which has only been made
worthy of note at comparatively recent
date
This trade will within few years be made
source Of revenue measured by millions Of
dollars for our fruit growers and farmers,
who pay their attention principally to raising
such early fruits and vegetables as meet with
ready sales at good prices in the North be-
fore the season has arrived for the ripening OF
similar products In that section
All such exhibitions as those already given
and that pr omtsed to be given this week by
the Fruit Growers Association have ten
dency to call attention. to the cultivation OF
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-08

The New Orleans Times, commenting on the
article OF the DEMOCRAT holding that the
Convention has the right to raise money to
carry out the object for which it was con-
vened, says
Naturally. the DEMOCRAT is q little Hurried.
| If not worried. over the prospect OF not being
| paid for printing the proceedings.
| The Times judges its contemporaries by Its
own Instincts. Ii it had the job Of printing
the proceedings OF the Convention, Its pecu-
MARY interest would override its sense OF
duty to thepublic, and all questions arising In
the Convention would be subordinated In its
columns to the advocacy OF ways and means
to raise money to pay "the printer hence
| the Times naturally assumes that the printing
Is to the DEMOCRAT the matter OF chief inn
portance.
But the Times is In error as to the motives
of this journal. The printing of the Conven-
ton is to us Of very small consideration. We
have been anxious to have the Convention
raise the money it requires; but not on ac-
count OF the small sum dueus. The Conven-
ton was called at the demand of the people
to relieve them from burdensome taxation, to
correct abuses In the present organic law,
and to place public affairs in this State, after
period OF revolution, misgovernment and
unrest, upon . solid and satisfactory basis
Were the Convention to adjourn now
for the want Of money, reforms
already agreedIupon, and which will save the
State nearly d million dollars per annum,
would be postponed and perhaps placed in
jeopardy. For these reasons we were anxious
about this money; and, notwithstanding the
ill-timed jeers and malicious diatribes of the
Times, which secs the fabric OF wrong and OPP
preston it's earpet-bag friends and owners
constructed tunibling about its head, the
money has been raised and the Convention
will consummate It's work.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-08
The report Of failures for the past 81

The report of failures for the past six
months In New York, as compared with those
OF d similar period in 1873, is most crafty
Ing There is decrease In failures Of 20 per
cent. and OF the liabilities Of those who failed
20 per cent. The assets in these cases, which
Id 1878 amounted to only 81 per cent Of the
liabilities, In 1879 amounted to Sc per cent.
This Is the most favorable report we have had
from New York since 1873, and Is probably a
fair example of the general improvement In
business throughout the country.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-08
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.
DEPARTMENT OF ASSESSMENTS
Civ Hall Room M IL

DEPARTMENT OF ASSESSMENTS,
City Hall Room No. is, |
New Orleans, June n. 1879. J
In accordance with section 81 of act No. ss of
1877. notice is hereby givsn that the assessment
rolls Of 1879. of real estate and personal prop
erty within the city for the State and city taxes
Of 1880. will be complete and exposed for in-
spection and correction at the office of the De
partment OF Assessments. room No. is. City
Hall. from July T. 1879. from o'clock a. N.
until o'clock .. %. daily tSundays excepted)
until the first OF September, 1879.
WASH. MARKS,
Administrator OF Assessments and President OF
the Board OF Assessors. le271et
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-08
THE NEW ORLEANS DEMOCRAT, TUESDAY. JULY $, 1879.

the articles whereon this trade Is based, to ex-
tend their production greatly and to raise
the standard OF the products grown.
Therefore, we say again, they should be
encouraged by all our people, their impor-
tanee should be properly appreciated, and the
efforts Of the members of the association
should DE aided, as far as possible, by all who
are Interested In the welfare Of the Gull
States, and in promoting the prosperity Of
their nann1n
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-08
II. "A. BURKE, Managing Editor.
DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM OF 1876 AMI
1879.

T7dt the Democratic Conservative party Of
Tie State of Louisiana In Convention assem-
bled, do hereby reiterate all the pledges cor
tanned IN the party platform adopted IL july,
1876, and particularly the following, to scit:
I've hereby pledge our party to The sdtisfac-
ton Of all the legal obligations issued BY the
State Of Louisiana; to the most strenuous e.
forts III the direction of reform and an eco
Momicat administration Of the government es-
pecially To the abolition Of alt unnecessary pub
Mc Offices; to the reduction OF the fees and said
RES Of office to the standard Of 9 fair remit
sseration; The consequent reduction OF tardtion
to the loavest possible limit commensurate Nth
The necessary expenses Of the government and
Tie preservation of the public faith, eatfsste
commandment -af ngaxoasely
of the CHIEF Ersess4sse 81. xAra1tuts."
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-08

It Is prophecied that Long Branch, New
port, Saratoga and Cape May hotel proprie-
tors will reduce their tariff from war prices
next year, having forced thousands to rusti-
cate in Europe this year because Of the
superior cheapness of the trim.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-08

Cincinnati Is smoky city, but 1t will soon
cease to be. The ladies Of the Queen City
have lust organized "a smoke consuming as
ISOLATION" and will endeavor to secure clear
skies for .the Paris OF America" It Is not
known exactly how they intend going about
the matter, but 1t ls thought that every lady
member Of the az ISOLATION will take pledge
never to kiss, love or marry any man whose
chimney smokes. That will fetch them.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-08

The four mammoth Armstrong guns re-
GENTLY made cost England 100000. They are
thirty two feet ID length, and are fired with
charges OF from 400 to 600 pounds Of powder.
The projectiles weigh ton. Two go TO
Malta and two to Gibraltar.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-08
DIED.
i. .-.-,=.--E t.

MANsON-On Monday. July Z, 1872 at half
past O'Clock a. M. Anna r. Jackson, wife Of
Charles Manson. aged forty-six years and three
months.
Her funeral will take place from No. 119 An
nunciation. corner Of Thalia street. Tuesday
Evening. the eighth instant. at half-past 4
o'clock. The friends Of the family and those
of her brothers. James and David Jackson. are
respffuIly invited to attend.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-08

Sara Bernhardts paintings and statuary
are laughed at by artists and art critics, but
the great London public rush with their shil-
lings and admiration, just the same.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-08

Prices are indeed going down. The last
thing to yield is always gas, but even gas has
surrendered. The New York companies have
Just reduced their price to 50 per Thousand
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-08

Numerous small boys were arrested In New
York for violating municipal ordinances and
exploding powder on the Fourth, despite the
traditional enfranchisement Of the day.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-08

pittsburg papers claim that Pittsburg i
the BLACKLIST city In the Union, and now Brook
lyn papers are furiously jealous Of Pittsburg
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-08

Blaine and Conkllng have both refused per-
emptorily to canvass Ohio for Foster, and the
i entire Responsibility will be thrown On Sher-
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-08

Gen. Sheridan has leaped into notoriet.
again, having been judge at horse race Il
Chicago, recently.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-08

"Where Is He 2" ID the title 81 new play
We suppose the hero must be policeman.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-08
BODLEY BROTHERS

Have the most complete stock Of Cane Wagons
Wheels, Cotton Wagons. Baeasse Carts. Farm
Carts, Rice Carts Small Carts Of every size. four
and six seat Family Wagons. Spring Wagons
Hounds. Wagon Material, Axle Grease, Cart
Boxes. etc. We especially call attention to our
ful1-sized swedged and hardened Axles. Chilled
Wagons. Manufactured In our own factories at
Wheeling. ". Vs.. from the best material and By.
skilled mechanics, we can give q reliable
the largest demand.
DsDet-lz7 ana 170 Common street.
n1y2 2dugm
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-08

The above Watches are Z
correct timers. and all sold
get them at city prices. | VI
ting q full examination TO
office, I will send watch by
Money can be sent safely
ordering, give the number
DEMOCRAT.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-08
WAITING FOR 4 RISE.

The season Of 1879 will Long be remembered
for the remarkably early|fall and continued
low water in the Mississippi river and ite
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-07-17

impefvious to moisture, whether applied to met
al, wood, brick, or stone. Owing to its toughness
and elasticity, il does not crack chalk, peel Off
AS a Roofing Paint and for Damp Walls it has
no equal. We say this from experience OF
twelve years. 1t literally becomes. from its ma
ture a part of the material upon which it is laid,
efectually celnenting and thoroughly stopping all
leaks, whether from broken seams or holesin the
roof. 1t forms a coating that withstands expan-
sion or contraction from heat or cold
By the proper application of this paint, and at
roofs, condemned as unworthy OF further repairs,
and extended their usefulness for years.
BY the production of this paint, we have more
than doubled the value OF tin for roofing purpo-
Ses. E2r Estimates carefully and promptly made
on application. All work warranted and satisfac
ton given.
For Tin Roofs. Damp Walls, and Single Roofs,
and for all purposes where Fire Proof Paint is
desired 1t never cracks, chalkS or peelS oH-has
been in use for over twelve years and in every in
stance givenentre satisfaction. All kinds of roof
ing made water tight by this paint
Single roofs coated with this paint will never
presents stone surface in every respect Except
weight the same as slate. Makes them fire proof
Always presents clean and neat appearance.
The only paint in the world that will stand at
moSpheric changes, without deteriorating. The
only paint in the world that gives thorough pro-
lection metallic roofs 1t has stood the test for
II years. One Million Square Feet of tin
painted with this paint, in Virginia, during the
past 10 months.
All in want of this class of work will do well to
call upon US, and read testimonials from the best
men and corporations in this State, also from ev
cry State in the Union. The OLD IROE-SIDE
PAINT cannot be found. only at store. we
control the State for its sale, and furnish
men to apply it.
No. 6S. Augusta ST. STAUNToN, Va.
L. L. SAGENDoRPH. Wholesale and Retail
may 20 Druggists.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-07-17

A Chicago editor shouts, 'sWe have killed
1904, 900 hogs since the first of March ~ The
Waterloo Observer says if that's the case it
will hardly pay to get out directory this
year.
Hundreds of years from now when David
Davis grave is overturned some one will
pick up his shin-bone and claim to have dis
covered the skeleton of a mastadon.
Cetewayo in the Zulu language means the
doomed one. The dog catcher as he tries to
coax the luckless canine to him, says :
Here, good old fellow, come Cetewayo.
The bottom OF the sea is composed of six
teen mermaids. twelve grottoes and 200,
600 carloads of mud to the square acre, and
poets need make no more mistakes in the
future.
The Elmira Gazette philosopher says he
never saw workman who hated kings and
queens bad enough not to take couple
from the bottom Of pack If Ian opportunity
offered.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-07-17
pRrrcHARD. THE ENGINEER.

Right on the track of the flying train
Lay the huge bowlder. Quick as thought,
Grasping the throttle with strain
frightened and terrible, Pritchard caught
Hold Of the brake-bar. On its way,
Crashing to headlong ruin, rushed
Madly the engine, till it lay
Hurled on the bowlder, wrecked and crushe
Smitten with horror, pale with fear,
fastened the anxious crowd to see
Whether, the faithful engineer
Drawer or better none than he)
Breathed as he stood there with his face
Grand in its steadfast purpose set,
Showing the ordeal's awful trace
Stamped on the rigid features yet.
What did they find? One hand a-strain.
Grasping the throttle with clutch
Closer than deaths, and one in vain
Clinching the brake-valve bar with such
Spasm of grip they could undo
Only with wrench of strength applied,
Seeing the bolt that pierced him through.
Failed to unclasp it: and SO he died.
Died at his post, as brave man should,
Sinking no duty, danger. strife;
True to his trust, although it would
e Cost him-he saw 1t so-his life.
These are the heroes, noblest far
Men who can meet without fear
Death, with their hands upon the bar,
Even as Pritchard, the engineer!
Lexington, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-07-17
Words of Wisdom

Only actions give life thought; only mod
Grafton gives it charm.
How little does one know of the real ma
ture of the struggle between good and bad
in the heart of another.
Never accept of favors or Inequalities
without rendering an exchange of civilities
when opportunity offers.
The body may rest through the sleep of
| the night; but the poor mInu wurKs na1sa
in dreams as it did through the wakeful day.
Memory can CLEAN but never renew. It
brings us Joy faint as the perfume of flow
ers, faded and dried, Of the summer that is
gone.
Labor without ceasing to do all the good
in your power while time is allowed you, for
| the night will come when no man can work.
The man who possesses passionate and
| revengeful temper is deprived OF reason, and
all that is great and noble in his nature is
suppressed.
Beware Of prejudices, they are like rats,
and mems minds are like traps. Prejudices
creep in easily, but it is doubtful if ever they
get out.
Small leaks sink great ships.
Judge no man till you have stood in his
place.
No stock pays larger dividends than
cheerful spirit.
The soul that is in earnest will not stop to
count the cost.
1t is in any ones power to be successful, if
| a man or woman is fit for work.
To be popular is to be..endorsed in the to.
day and forgotten in the tomorrow.
The men who always say kind word for
their neighbors and turn deaf ear to scan
dial are not only blessed but very scarce.
Sin always begins with pleasure but ends
with bitterness. 1t is like the colt which the
| little boy said was very tame in front and
wild behind.
Humor is very important element In ey-
cry mans life. Neither man nor, plant
thrives in the shade. 1t is necessary, how
ever, to see that is good humor rather than
bad.
Some men advertise their lives, and the
public are generally disappointed because the
| advertisement promises too much; Others let
their lives advertise them, and the public ais
ways get more than promised.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-07-17
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Ask your druggist for London Hair Re-
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