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NEW ORLEANS BULLETIN.
VOLUME II—NO. 441.
NEW ORLEANS, FRIDAY, AUGUST 20, 1875.
PRICE—FIVE CENTS.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
Aarmrm Benevolent Association.
FRIDAY, August 20th. 1875.
ADJOURNED MEETING,
Vi o'clock P. M.
BUSINESS OF IMPORTANCE.
EUGENE MAY, Piesiifenk,
MÄHEN, Recording Secretary. au20 It
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Ball af Mechanic. Pire Company No. 8.
New Orleans, Angus' 20th, 1875.— 'he officers and
members of this company, active, exempt, und hon.
orary, are hereby notified to attend a Special Meeting
of this Company on SUNDAY. Augnst 221, at 12
o'clock M By order WU. JOHNSON,
Foreman.
_Wm NELSON, Secretary,, _ aui!0 lit
Mutual Nat'onnl Bank—New Or'eans, I Tth
August, 1875—At a regular meeting of the Board,
this dav, Mr. P. FOURCHY having tendered his
resignation as President, Mr. JOHN T. 1IARD.E,
Ihe Vice President, was itnanmiousK- elected Piesi
dent and Mr. A. W. hOSWOK l H Vice President.
aulH 10t _ JOSEPH -MITCIIEL, C ashier.
Hpedal Notice —To Const nnd Donnldson
ville Shippers.—I have made arrangements with the
steamer ST. JOHN to attend to the business of the
HENRY TJ4TE while laid up. The rep:irs ou the
TETE wdl he finished in twe ty days, when she will
resume her day and place in this trade.
J. F. AUCOIN,
aul8 tf- Master Ste mer Heu' y Tete.
Notice—The d-ath of Mr. F. I.onsriale will
cause no ebage in the Arm. anil the business of the
hotel will be conductor as heretofore under the name
of HIVERS & LONSDALE,
Proprietors of St. Charles Hotel.
New Qileans, August 17, 1B75. _ aql7
Special Notice.—All per.onn having claims
against the steam boat ER A No. 10 and owners, are
h. rehy notified to present the same to Thos. Clem
ents at the office of Bell &. Menge, No 9 Delta street,
within ten days fro m date. an 15 10t
The death of Gabriel de Fetirt will cause
no interruption in our Auction Business wh ch will
he carried on hereafter by the nndersigned.
JOHN G. MUNRO.SE, Auctioneer,
au!4 8t _ 50 Royal street.
«T87"^ÂeU B br^e N n Xî^c"^^l I
of this Bauk having been ieibice<l to fjoo.ooo hy tse I
required numbtrof Stockholder»' v 'tes, in conformity '
with the thirteenth section of the Curr. ncy Act, the
old certificates ate herebv called in to he rep'aced by
certificates of tie new stock, which are now re»dy
for delivery. JOSEPH MIXCHKL, Cashier.
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0 . N ? w ,- 0r . ,e w"' •Srs-Membcra Of
state Central Committee of Democratic and Con* 1
•creative Party of Louisiana are requested to meet
August 19,1875, at 7 \ P. M-, at 56 Camn street.
R. H. MARR,
Chairman.
Conntry Exchanges p'ease copy. aui td
and Texas Railroad. B
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BKOCKETT, Agent,
38 Magazine street. 1
WANTS.
WANTS inserted
CENTS per square.
In this column at FIFTY
W AN! ED—A PURCHASER— For a RETAIL
GROCERY, a good stand iu the f iret District.
The balance of stock of me chandise, fixtures, etc.,
will be sold for 8251, Worth double tint amount.
Rent only 829 per month. Adaress a. once B. C.,
Bulletin office. au20 It*
TIT'ANTED—A Young Girl to do UoiDe Work
*' Address ** R " Bulletin Office. au!9 3t
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W ANTED — The community to call and examine !
DREN CARRIAGES which will be sold to suit the
times, a new invention and first received. Call I
One and All. L. P. MADDUX,
an tit i w 35 Carondelct street. I
ANTED— A Partner that will furnish a mod
emte capital against bnsiness, *o start a grocery
vine store. TUe advertiser has had loDg expe
« and commands a 1. rge city and country tr.de. |
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and wine
rience and commands a 1 rge city and country
Address GROCER, this office, naming capital, time
and place for interview. au 18 tf
W ANTED —A white servant :o help to cook an
wash for a small family, one willing to work
for a small salary. Address O. K., Bulletin office.
an 14 tf _
W ANTED—For Rent or Le-se, a Two-Story ,
House in the loser part of the Fourth or upper |
part of the First District Must have at least four 1
bed rooms, with some ground attached and modern
conveniences. Rent not t# exceed $85 per month
Tenant permanent and prompt paying. Address
LEASE. Bulletin Office au4 tf
W ANTED TO SELL —A light second-hand doc
tor's coupe, in first rate order, ('all at 35 < !aron
delet street. L. T. MADDUX.
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TIT'ANTED—Occupants for two tarnished front I
Vt rooms, one on the firs' and one on the third of
floor; also occupants for other furnished rooms, at
61 Royal street. Apply on the premises. je9 tf I
W ANTED—Secondhand Carriages and Baggies; P
any one having such and wishing to dispose of
them esn find ready sale for the same by calling on
L. T. MADDUX, 35 Carondelct street, dealer in car* J
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FOR RENT.
F OR RENT— 76 Baronne street, Large and Cool
Offices, suitable for brokers and cotton buyers.
Third floor from |i5 to $25 per month : second floor
in proportion. Inquire of H. BEER,
au4 Etf 186 and 188 Gravier street.
FOR SALE.
FOR SALE —The fine side-wheel »team- to
1 boat T. M. BAG BY. 173 feet long, 37 feet .
' beam. 6 feet hold in clear; three boilers J
88 feet long, 40 inches in diameter; cylinders vOJ
inches in diameter, 6 feet stroke. For further in
formation apply to M. W. JOYi E,
aul 3 tf 111 Grav ier street.
E OR SALE —10,680 Feet Square Timber, 12x12,
1-2x14, 12x16, 12x18, 20x20 and 14x16; lengths
ranging from25 to 65 feet Ion? for sale. Also all
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at Mr. E F. Virgin's seed store, 98 Gravier street.
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DAY AND BOARDING SCHOOL FOR YOUNG j
LAD1ES, ■
EDUCATION.
•JJNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOO L
Thlrd Street, near Dryades.
The SECOND SESSION of this School will com
menue OOT< BER 1, 1875.
Th# undersigned is happy to ann-nnee that he has
engaged as first assistant, Mr. EUGENE I> SAUN
DERS, a graduate of the University of Virginia, who
brings the highest recommendations from the Faculty
of that institution.
Circulars will be issued the middle of August,
whioh can be obtained at Judge Kcnnard's office.
For further particulars address GEO. C. BKEOT,
Principal, Lock Box 904, P. O. aul4
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T. CHARLES INSTITUTE—
104 and 106 Bourbon street, New Orleans
Miss OCTAVIE LABRANCHB Principal,
(Successor to C. Mrs Uacc-Lefrunc.)
of
This Schoo' will reopen on S ptember 1, 1875, under 1
competent and highly recommended teachers.
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■yriRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE — LEX
INGTON, VIRGINIA—Candidates for admission
into this well-known Institution wi'l forward their
applications without delay to the undersigned, by
whoa catalogues and all needful information will be
supplied.
Cadets who participated In the BATTLE OF NE W |
MARKET will, upon application, be awarded
honorary diploma« at the next mating of the
Boord of Visitors.
The MEMORIAL VOLUME Is now ready for
distribution. FRANCIS H. SMI^L Supt.
m y!8 3t levwtsel _
AU Designs of
PLAIN AND ORNAMENTAL IRON FENCING,
RAILINGS, VERANDAHS, COLUMNS,
GATES AND POSTS COMPLETE,
whioh I offer fra- sale at half the original coat having
purchased a consignment of 490 tons st
M. SCHWARTZ
au!5 lm 149 to 15» Magasine Btr*et.
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ON DIT.
____Kinsella has left for St. Louis.
----Everything quiet and dull at the City
I Hall.
----The negro gambling houses still con
I tinue to thrive, and Franklin street, near
Customhouse, is made lively every night
----Columbia No. 5 and Hope H. and L.
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« 0 . 3, on September 12, Will give a grand
the passengers from the steamship New Or
picnic at the Fair Grounds. The indications
are that it will be an enjoyable affair.
----The steamer Marie, Capt Bassett, left
last evening for Southwest Pass, to bring up
leans, now outside (he bar aud unable to
cross on account of low water.
.. .There is to be a grand Regatta at Pass
Christian on Monday next, and another ex
cursion by the Mobile road is suggested. The
indications are that the weather will be clear,
and it is thought that an excursion would
pay.
,. .The steamer Carrie A. Thorn is to leave
to-day with 300 wheelbarrows, spades, shov
els, axes, 15,000 feet lumber, and 30 days' sup
plies for 300 men, for the New Orleans Pacific
Railroad at Alexandria, forwarded by Mr. S.
L. James. He will commence sending the
men on Saturday.
There is a general indisposition ou the
part of Republicans here about speakiDg of
the next State ticket on their side of the
house, but from what could be gathered here
and there, it is tolerably certain that from the
present outlook the fight will be between
North
Pack ard, Anderson and Ludeling.
Louisiana Republicans are pulling strongly
for Ludeling, and demand that the country
shall name the gubernatorial candidate this
campaign.
..There will be
..There will be a grand amateur boat
raceonthe river on Sunday, August 22d, at
1 * °
5 P. M. The start will be from the Third
District ferry landing, and the course will be
one mile and a half down the river and re
turn. Entries may be made at H. Levy's
No- » Th.
judges will be Capt Ed. Cope, Capt. M. Fin
negan and Hod. Joe Foster. The ladies of
the Third District have offered a champion
ship flag as a prize for the winner.
. In the matter of corrupt practices in
the Assessment Board there are currtnt a
j great many rumors, and there is an old adage
whioh says "where there is much smoke
there must be some fire." If there are peo
ple who have been robbed of their money in
order to procure a diminution of assessments,
let them now come forward and speak or else
mnst they be regarded as even worse than the
! men who robbed them, for the man who
knows of a public robber and fails to lodge
I evidence against him becomes himseif morallv
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I responsible for the thefts committed.
----Tne application of John Hook, a pri
vate market man, for a writ of habeas corpus,
. .
| came on for a hearing yesterday morning.
Hook was imprisoned on a mittimus issued
by Judge Adams of the Fourth Municipal
Police Court. He contends that his impris
onment is illegal, inasmuch as he is now
under bonds to appear before the First Dis
, ... ,
| triot Court and answer to the same charge,
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illegally keeping a private market, on which
he was committed by Judge Adams.
After hearing argument of counsel, the
Judge released the prisoner, aud stitel that
parties sent before his court, under similar
ciroumstauce), would be protected, and
m
I timated that he would alwa J2 sustain a writ
of habeas corpus.
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I .... in reierence to the disturbance at the
P icnio of the S P orta Social Club, Stephen
Dowling and William Wilkinson have both
. . .. „ ...
J scut to this office written stAtements t setting
I forth the part they played iu the affair.
Dowling states that he was employed by the
railroad company and was detailed to go on the
picnic train. That on the way out the crowd
on the cars became boisterous, cut the bell
rope, broke windows, and used the candles
and candlesticks of the cars to throw at each
other.
After reaching Hammond, he was attracted
to the paddle wheel by a fuss, and approach
. ... , . - , . " ,
J ing it hS saw a triend engaged in the fuss,
and went to the rescue ; that is, he went to
separate the parties, and was knifed by Usher,
whom he struck—and that is all.
Dowling states that he was engaged on the
regular train, as brakesman ; that he was
I left at Hammond accidentally; that he went
to enjoy himself among the picnickers ; that
he was twice attacked—first by the brother
I of the Usher in question, and second, by
[ parties not named, for unknown reasons, and
that on both occasions he defended himself
j to the best of his ability.
. Around the corners of the old Court
j building people are telling " a good joke " on
G -, of the Sheriff's office.
G -is a temperance man, one of the kind
that has periodical attacks of the temperance
fever, and swears off for a given time. He is
that way at the present time, and has been so
for a week or more past.
The other day he was thirsty; water did not
j satisfy him, and he went to Pratt's, and step
■ v
piog np to the counter he called for "a glass
of milk if you please."
The waiter eyed him for a minute, then
„i.^iohtwav made for a olass stormed rmdor
slraigntway maae ior a giafs, stooped under
the counter, rose and handed our temperance
man " a glass of milk." G., after swallowing
the contents of that glass with a knowing
twinkle in his eye, remarked, " Darn me if
that isn't the purest milk I ever draok. You
know I am a temperance disciple and drink
no intoxicating liquors." At this outburst
poor waiter trembled.
G. seeing that something was the matter
with him, asked him what was up. The
waiter began excusing himself at first, but
at last came to the point and said: "I put about
three fingers of the best Holland gin in that
milk." "Oh, said G, it is very good, neverthe
less, but I never asked yon for it"
It may be observed, in conclusion, that G,
got away that day with all the milk Pratt
had on hand, and that it made him sick.
... .We are sorry to be obliged to chronicle
the fact that Capt 8am Barnes, one of th
Civil Sheriff's most popular deputies, was
lately "caught napping" and most inglo
riously "flanked" by some of his i
troops. The time was 11 o'clock, P. M- ; the
objective point, oysters; and the battle field,
Jules Zita rain's recently opened "Oyster
Bay" on Royal street Capt Sam "felt
good" and invited "thebojs" to patronize
Jules's bivalves, but when he did so he cer
tainly had no conception of the number of
oysters which can be stowed away under the
waistcoat of some of his invited friends. We
had just taken dinner when the fight began
and could, therefore, survey the battle field
with a calm and unbiased eye.
Where all behaved so well, it is perha; s
invidious to discriminate, but we feel never
theless compelled to siy that for breadth and
power in that particular line, one of his own
fellow-clerks, Capt. B-r (we don't give his
name in full, for fear of offending bis mod
esty), undoubtedly stands at the head, and is
entitled to the belt as the champion oyster
eater of Louisiana.
Like a skillful strategist, Capt. Barnes took
advantage of a slight pause in the oyster
opening business, created by the absolute ne
cessity to which Jules was driven of sending
to the central oyster depot for a further cup
ply, to beat a hasty retreat—in which bril
liant movement we thought he was followed
by his still hungry guests "non possibus
œquis. "
We suspect somebody was "badlybeat'
on that occasion, but we don't intend to men
tion his name.
THE ASSESSMENT INVESTI
GATION.
Second Day,
Some time after 2 o'clock, Judge Dibble put
in an appearance, and the investigation was
commenced. The Board of Assessors dropped
in, aud Judge Dibble's rooms again presented
the appearances of a oourt of justice.
Nathan Morris states: I live on Ninth, be
tween Annunciation and Laurel. My business
is anything I can get to do. When I intro
duced Mr. Pierce to Mr. Wahl I knew Mr.
Pierce as attending to tax matters. I know
nothing more. I knew anybody who knew
how to read or write could get up an applica
tion. I couldn't get up one myself.
1 have seen Pierce about the streets here
and knew he was attending to tax matters;
that's how I came to introduce him to Wahl;
I don't know that he had any connection with
the assessors' office; I made Jacques contra
dict what he said about me. [Witness here
exhibited a letter from Jacques, in which he
contradicted what was stated yesterday. ] I
know nothing about this system of getting re
duc'ions in the assessors' office.
Pierce certainly was going to give me one
half what he got as brokerage in this matter.
I wasn't going to work for nothing. It was,
I can't tell wbat day, Wahl came to see me.
I think it was Friday when he first came to
see me. Wahl said he was assessed at some
amount, I don't know what, and I said I didn't
know anything about that business, and I in
troduced him to Pierce.
To Wahl— I never crossed the street to see
you. I don't know that you ever gave my
wife a peach. I don't knew that you ever
came to my bouse. I told you that unless
yon knew how to make out an application it
was no use in doing it. On Friday evening I
stated that I had your receipt for $13 50.
just made that talk, because Wahl would skin
a 1-tor his hide and tallow.
Wahl — I don't know that I would or not.
I never skinned any of yours. I never was
turned out of a house.
lo Judge Dibble - I do not go about making
a business of making applications for reduc
tions.
Cross-Examined—I know a min named
Cbas. Kehl, living on Chippewa street,
don't think I went to his house and left a
card of Mr. Pierce there. I never told any
body that I could get anybody's assessment
reduced. I have been acquainted with Mr.
Pierce for only some weeks. I saw him at
tending to tax matters. He never said he
had any influence[in the Assessors' office,
never got a cent from Mr. Wahl, and never
expect to. I have no right to expect any.
To (he Board-1 first knew Pierce as at
tending to tax matters. Pierce told me so.
I have had no conversation with Pieroe
since the supposed reduction. I don't know
any of the assessors.
Mr. J. W. Pierce—I am a broker, a tax
broker, when I can make it. There are bro
kers who devote their time to paying taxes.
Borne persons don't knowhow much is paya
ble iu warrants and how much in cash. There
are some who give their time to the reduc
tion of assessments when the property-owners
don't know how to make their application.
The investigation was then closed.
THE CONDUCTOR'S PUNCH.
In our edition of Thursday morning we
published a very interesting letter from our
valued correspondent, " Skimmerhorn," in
which mention was made of a peculiar bell
punch used by the conductors on the street
cars in Chicago. Oar correspondent was in
formed that the invention of the punch is dae
to a poor car driver, who sold his valuable
invention for almost nothing. We have since
learned that the credit of the invention is
claimed by a citizen of New Orieans, who
has surely strong proofs in support of his
claims.
In a private letter on the subject he says:
"A model was made in New Orleans without
the bell attachment, but the machine was
made for the pocket or to be fastened like a
watch to the person, or hung as a clock ac
cording to size and uses; * * * a
model was made and contract proposed by a
Connecticut manufacturer but was not con
cluded, owing to hostilities thereafter between
the North and South." We have every reason
to credit the above statement, not only from
the well known reliability of our informant,
but from the fact that he has now in his pos
session the patent papers issued for the in
vention.
Remnant Day at Danzioek's.— The many
friends and customers ot the Messrs. Danzi
ger, the great dry goods merchants, would do
well to bear in mind the important fact that
this is Remnant Day at their extensive estab
lishments, 203 Canal and 228 and 230 Royal
street. Their counters will be found to be
literally groaning under the superabundant
weight of a most varied and attractive assort
ment of goods in short lengths. The Messrs.
Danziger have marked down their goods, for
this day only, to one-half their original cost
Go early if you wish to avoid a great crowd at
Danziger's to-day.
"
POLITICAL.
Opening of the Campaign.
The Democratic-Conservative State Central
Committee.
In response to the published call the State
Central Committee met last night
The respective members assembled at the
office of McEnery, Ellis & Ellis, but it was
afterwards determined upon to move around
to the capacious hall over Steve McNamara's
saloon on Magazine near Natchez street.
Here they found everything awaiting them,
and the popular host gave them a hearty re
ception. The hall was brilliantly lighted and
was chosen as the Democratic headquarters.
Hon. R. H. Marr presided, aud the follow
ing parishes were represented:
Orieans, all wards but the Fourth; Ascen
sion, Lafourche, Terrebone, St. Helena, St
Tammany, Madison, Tangipahoa, Sc. Landry,
and Lafayette.
The credentials of Geo. W. Dupre, of the
Seventh Ward, vice F. Dudenheffer, resigned,
and J. V. Guillotte, of thejNinth Ward, vice
F. Fusellier, deceased, were accepted.
The meeting was held with closed doors,
and what transpired outside of the above is a
matter of report, but the following account of
what did take place is reliable:
The contest between Mr. Ed. Hervis and
Dr. S. B. Robinson, both claiming to be dele
gates from St. Landry parish, came in. Both
presented credentials, and the discussion was
animated.
It was contended by the friends of Lewis
that the Executive Committee of the parish
bad issued Robinson his commission under
the impression that Lewis had been appointed
from the State at large. Both delegates were
finally admitted on a half vote each.
The Breaux-Darrall matter next came up.
and after a lively debate, the course of Gov.
McEoery was indorsed.
Next in order was the question
whether or not a convention should be called,
aud how it should be called. The question
was discussed at some length. Mr. Booth in
sisted on a square ont Democatio convention.
Major Burke wanted a convemion of the
Democratic Conservative people, and Preai
dent Marr said that the committee was au
thorized, under the power which gave it life,
to call no other. It was for the convention to
adopt and proclaim principles and a name.
Alter considerable talk, the matter was
laid over until 6 o'clock this F. M., to which
hour the committee adjourned.
Meeting of the Feoule's Democratic Clab of
the Th'rd
the Th'rd Ward.
Pursuant to a call circulated in the Third
Ward, there was a large and enthusiastic
gathering in Holmes's Hall, at the corner
Common and Rampart streets, last evening.
All classes of citizens were represented. We
noticed among the many familiar faces law
yers, merchants, commercial men, grocers,
book-keepers, engravers and laborers, present.
The hall was filled, and there was evidenced
on all sides, a determination to open the
political campaign,at least in the Third Ward,
with a club which would command the re
8peot of every honest voter. Gentlemen
from all portions of the ward were present,
and from the opinions generally expressed it
was evident that in the future political ward
meetings bummers were to be excluded from
their past influence in the selection of dele
gates to conventions.
At 7:30 o'clock the meeting was called to
order, and the object of forming a club thus
early stated. An election of permanent
offijers was then gone into, when the follow
ing gentlemen were unanimously returned:
Fresident, E. Lalmont; Vice President, H. O.
Seixas; Secretary, J. P. Coll; Treasurer,
George Swarbrick.
A motion was then made that all those
present desirous of affiliating with the club
sign the roll, and a recess of five minutes was
taken, during which all came forward.
Motion was then made that the club be
called the '2 People's Democratic Club of the
Third Ward," whioh was carried on a rising
vote; but C. L. Walker having voted in the
affirmative moved to reconsider. He stated
at the present time it wa3 difficult to say what
would be the political necessities of the cam
paign, and he thought a more comprehensive
name should be given to the club, as they de
sired to take in every element opposed to
fraud and corruption. He, as voting in the
affirmative, moved to reconsider the vote, and
offered the name of the People's Democratic
Conservative Club of the Third Ward. On a
vo e his motion was lost.
Mr. J. R. S. Selleck then addressed those
present. He said that it might be consid
ered as somewhat anticipating the opening of
the campaign to call the voters of the Third
Ward together, but invitations had been sent
on this occasion simply to forestall the usual
political wire-puilers. The gentlemen of the
Third Ward, rich and poor, had in the past
attended ward meetings ocoe or twice and
then refrained from coming on account of the
character of persons at their head. It was
now proposed to chaDge this and bring out
those who had hitherto refrained from giving
their aid to the good old Democratic cause.
His remarks were received with uproarious
applause.
On mo ion of T. Gibson, Esq , a committee
on constitution and by-laws was appointed,
composed as follows: J. R. S. Selleck, N.
Baily aud A. Micou.
A motion was then made and received with
many evidences of extreme satisfaction that
Capt. Hutchins be unanimously elected Sec
ond Vice President, and it was carried.
He returned his thanks to the clab for the
honor, and in an effective speech slated that
he would always be found at his post ot
doty.
After the transaction of some further bnsi
ness, the meeting adjourned until their regu
lar meeting night.
A visit to the extensive carriage establish
ment of Mr. L. P. Maddux, 35 Carondelet
street, is richly worth making, especially by
parents. He has now on baud a collection of
Japanese baby carriages whioh are admirably
adapted to this climate. They are light and
airy, ornamentally made, have shifting shades
and can be converted into delightful couches
for sleeping innocents. Iu fact, they are the
prettiest and most convenient vehicles of the
kind we have ever seen.
It will pay to buy your coffee, parched or
ground, at the Tea Depot, 5 Camp street.
Buy your carriages, buggies and baby
wagons of L. T. Maddux, 35 Carondelet street
The Scientific American does not believe
that Donaldson, the aeronaut is dead. His
disappearance, it thinks, is merely an adver
tising dodge of Barnum'8.
"Ma," said a small boy, approaching his
mother, and exhibiting unmistakable symp
toms of a severe pain in the bowels, "do
green apples grow in heaven ? "
B oording school miss: " O, Charlie ! I ex
pect to graduate at next commencement"
"Graduate? what will you graduate in?"
" Why, in white tulle I"
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TERRIBLE PITCHED BATTLE.
Heads Broken and Ears Bittes 01T.
About 5 o'clock Thursday evening quite a
lively fight took place at the corner of Calli
ope and Rampart streets, between a negro
woman named Virginia Anderson and the
family of Mrs. Eisenmaker. The quarrel that
inaugurated the row could not be ascertained,
but the facts of the fight as learned by a Bul
LETiN reporter run as follows:
About the hour above mentioned, Virginia
Anderson appeared at the residence of Mrs.
Eisenmaker, and began to create a disturb
ance with the whole family. The natural
conséquence of the language used was
pitched battle. Virginia was bent apnn mis
chief aud went to work in earnest. First at
tacking Mrs. Eisenmaker, she bit a portion of
that lady's ear off, when her attention was
turned to Mr. Louis Degle, the step son of
Mrs. Eisenmaker. The young man was bit
ten severely in the cheek by the tigress.
Mr. Eisenmaker, the liege lord of the madam,
received a severe wound in the head, inflicted
with a hatchet in the hands of the woman
Virginia.
The difficulty had not long subsided when
an infuriated aud promiscuous crowd of some
five hundred collected about the scene of ac
tion. They then procured a rope, and taking
Virginia to a lamp-post, were about to plaoe
her in a position of suspense, when officer
Garlick, of the Second, came up aud put an
end to the summary proceeding.
She was then conveyed to the Station and
locked up. A Builetin reporter interviewed
her, when the following statement was made
by her :
" I went to the house of Mrs. Eisenmaker
for the purpose of collecting some money due
me for services rendered. When I got into
the house the whole family began throwing
brioks at me. I then ran into the street for
protection, when they followed me up and
continued their bombardment of brickbats,
one of which struck me in the head. I then
picked up a hatchet and wounded two or
three of them and bit the madam's ear off. "
Her appearance was anything but prepos
sessing, and her clothing was saturated in
blood, which lent no enchantment to the
view.
Mrs. Eisenmaker was suffering so much
from her injuries that she was unable to make
a statement. Dr. Hunt attended her and
dressed her wounds.
THE ROCKFORD EXCITEMENT.
THE CENTENNIAL SPIRIT ABROAD.
Rockford, 111., Aug. 13.— About every
other topic of discussion has been abandoned
in Rockford since Monday, for the one topic
of Jtff rson Davis, President of the late so
called C. S. A. Mr. Davis was invited by
Mr. H. P. Kimball, Secretary of the Winne
bago County Agricultural Society, to deliver
the annual address during the fair, which
occurs September 14-17. Monday last,
Mr. Kimball received a letter from Mr. Davis
in reply, tbankiDg him for the honor, and
accepting the invitation, and referring in a
fl itteriDg manner to this portion of Illinois.
The announcement that Mr. Davis was to
come raised quite a storm, and quite
number of citizens have expressed themselves
in reference to it, in terms neither flattering
nor complimentary to Mr. Davis, Mr. Kim
ball, the secretary, and the society itself.
The G. A. R. have gotten up a protest
against Mr. Davis' coming, which is signed
by a large number of its members, and also
by several citizens. Prominent among the
leaders in this opposition to the comiDg of
Mr. Davis is the Rev. Benjamin Foltz, Rev.
Mead Holmes, the latter of whom has given
expression to much "righteous indignation,"
and the postmaster of this city, who is terri
bly outspoken in his indignation.
Not having the military record of any of
these gentlemen at hand, I am unable to state
how long they were in the service helping to
put Jeff down. For the time being, even the
Beecher scandal and the water-works injunc
tion are forgotten, and everybody is discuss
ing pro and oon. the coming of Jtff Davis.
Public opinion is about evenly divided on
the propriety of his coming; one class insists
it it an outrage and an insult on the loyal
citizens of Winnebago county to have in
vited him, while the others as vigorously de
clare it an insult to protest against his coming
in the manner it has been done, and that
Winnebago county, having been a true and
loyal county during the war. and overwhelm
ingly Republican, cannot afford to stultify its
former good record by denying to any man who
may be invited by a society of its citizens to
come within its border the right to be heard,
especially when he does not come upon a
political but purely social mission. And so
they have it, "hammer and tongs," Davis
and anti-Davis, and KimbaL and anti-Kim
ball for extending the invitation. What the up
shot of the matter will be " no man can tell."
There is one thing sure, ho »ever, Rockford
and Winnebago county and its agricultural
society are just now getting about the largest
amount of free advertising through tbe public
prints all over the country that any city or so
ciety has ever had.— Chicago Times.
Lulu Beats Goldsmith Maid, and is Pro
claimed (Jueen of the Turf.
Rochester, N. Y , Aug. 14 —Between fif
teen and twenty thousand persons were at the
driving park to-day to witness the great free
for-all race which brought on the track Gold
smith Maid, Lulu, Nettie and American Girl.
Betting was 4 to 1 on the Maid, and with her
50 to 40 dollar-« on the American Girl against
the field. As Lulu broke up badly on scor
ing, the first heat was won by Goldsmith
Maid in 2:15$, with American Girl a good
second, Lulu third and Nettie fourth.
The second beat was won by Lulu in 2:16£,
beating the Maid by ÿdf a length, amid the
wildest excitement; N*tie third and the Girl
fourth. The third heat was won by Lulu in
2:15$, a length and a half ahead of the Maid;
Nettie third; American Girl just saved her
distance. The fourth beat and raoe was won
by Lulu in 2:21, beating the Maid a bead;
American Girl third, and Nettie list These
are tbe best lour conclusive heats on record,
and Lulu has taken tbe place of GolcLmith
Maid as the queen of the trotting turf .—SL
Louis Times.
Mr. Henry Ward Beecher says that none of
his photographs ever do him justice, and tbe
wicked youth of the Courier Journal., who is
always seeing wicked things in everything,
says, "And it's a deuced good thing that they
don't"
" Chairmaness " is the latest developmen
of feminine grammar as applied to tbe pre
siding "officeress" of the Arkansas Women s
Centennial Executive Committee.
It is said that Brigham Young has acquired
the title of General from having been called
' Briggy, dear," so often by his numerous
wives.
A Rochester paper suggests to Mr. Frost,
who is languishing in the jail of that city, that
he had better thaw out.
The fear that is life to us—The atmos
phere.
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BY TELEGKAPH.
WASHINGTON NOTES.
Washington, Aug. 1».- Among the bids tor
printing stamped oheoks are several offers to
do the work for nothing. The question
whether the Government can accept such
gratuity will be referred to the Department of
Justice.
Suit has been brought against Capt Mad
dox, of the marine corps, and the bondsmen
of contractor Barnnm to recover money ille
gally paid tbe contractor.
A colored woman sues the Pullman Palace
Car Company for $10,000, for refusing to
allow her to ride in a Pullman car, from Cin
cinnati to Washington.
FOREIGN NEWS.
London, Ang. 19.—The Times, comment
ing on the Turkish situation, says: "While
we think the sucoess of the rebellion would
be a calamité at present, because it might
precipitate arlisruptiou of the Ottaman Em
pire and plunge Europe into a mighty war,
we can not blame the people for seeking to
throw off their intolerable yoke."
London, August 19.—The towns of Glue
tov Kiztair aud Zarizit, Rossi«, have been
nearly totally burned. Numerous other de
structive fires are reported in Lithuania and
elsewhere in Russia.
A Vienna special to the Standard says let
ters from Belgrade express the fear tbe Prince
Milan will shortly be expelled from Servis.
London, Aug. 19. —The Times, in its finan
cial column, to-day, says : Foreign stock»
yesterday were characterized by a severe fall
in Turkish securities, which drags down the
whole market. There was in fact something
like a panic in the S:ock Exchange in Turks,
Egyptians and Peruvians; the last two fell in
sympathy, but rallied before the close. To
day the effeots are still felt, and foreign
stocks are reported as falling heavily.
Liverpool, Aug. 19.—The Board of Trade
has began an inqnirv into the loss of the
steamship Abbottsford.
Madrid, Aug. 19.—A Royal brigade under
command of Gen. Delatree, routed Dorre
gary while the latter was endeavoring to pene
trate into Aragon, and forced him to retreat
to the mountains near Temp, in Catalonia.
Gen. Joveliar holds the mountain passe» at
Ballagenr, and will prevent Dorregary from
escaping in the direction of Lerida.
Bourg La Dame, Aug. 19.—A Carlist force
operating in the neighborhood of Belver for
the purpose of intercepting supplies between
Puycerda and Seo de Urge!, yesterday cap
tured twelve wagons loaded with provisions
belonging to the royal army. G-n. Saballo
has arrived in front of Seo de Urgel. Other
Carlist bodies are approaching, and an at
tempt will be made to raise the seige.
Versailles, Aug. 19.—The Republican
Perm ment Committee to-day presented an in
terpellation to M. Buffet, Minister of th« In
terior, concerning the Bonapartist demon
stration newspaper articles and tbe prohibi
tion of the sale of Gladstone's pamphlet
against Vaticanism. M. Buffet defended tbe
oourse of the govern aient, and said vigorous
measures had been directed against the
Bonapartist newspapers.
He said he had received no request to
authorize the sale of Gladstone's book, but
would not authorize tbe circulation of polem
ics against the Catholic faith.
CHOP RF.POBTN.
Cincinnati, Ang. 19.—The Price (urrtnt
has reports from 350 points in nearly as many
counties and gives the following summary:
Wheat— Tne reports indicate in Ohio and
Indiana a full average acreage, yield some
what short; large losses by rain, and quality
very inferior.
Illinois— Crop below an average; oondition
largely bad, aud quality interior.
Iowa. —Acreage about as usual—generally
harvested in good condition; some damage
by blight aud other causes; yield large m
many places; crop not a full average; quality
inferior.
Missouri— Considerably short and material
ly damaged.
Kentucky.— Yield up to average amount,
but largely and badly damaged.
Michigan. —Fair crops.
Wisconsin. —Very good crop and condition.
Oats. —Large devastation and damage in
Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and Illinois, and
portions of Missouri—while the acreage was
increased, and Michigan, Wisconsin and low»
show a large production.
Corn. —Largely increased aerenge and very
promising ontside of the Ohio Valley, and if
crop matures North and Northwest, will be
much greater than usual Cattle and hogs
generally in better condition than a year ago,
and in many sections are feeding on the dam
aged grain. Potatoes promise an nnusualiy
large crop throughout nearly all these sec
tions.
THE III6K1HS1PP1 VALUT COE PANT.
St. Louis, Aug. Iff.—J. H. Rutherford and
T. D. Worrall, English representatives of tbe
Mississippi Valley Trading Company, were on
'ChaDge. They made brief speeches defining
the objects of their company and urging the
oo cpotation of merchants and business men
of bt. Louis in their enterprise. They ex
près ei their belief in the success of tbe
jett) system now being applied at tbe mouth
of tbe Mississippi River, which would enable
them to bring ships to New Orleans and meet
trade in this section of tbe country.
»AB4TOWA HACKS
Saratoga, Ang. 19.— In the first race, »
sweepstake for three-year-olds—one mile and
half—Viator won easily ia 2:48$. There
were three entries —Vinaigrette, Warwick and
Viator.
The seeond race was a tree handicap for
two-jear-olds, one mile, and was won by War
lock in 1:47$. Three entries.
The third race was a tree handicap for all
ages—one mile and a half, and was won by
Nettie Norton in 2:44$. Six starters.
The fourth race was a selling race sweep
stakes for two-year-olds—three-quarters of »
mile—and was won by Clematis in 1:21$. Five
starters.
COLORED CONTENTION.
Richmond, Ang. 19. —In pursuance of tbe
address of the colored members of tbe Leg
islature, issued at the cl :se ofthe last eessioD,
calling a convention of the colored people of
the Slate, to consider matters pertaining to
tbe general interests of their race in Virginia.
There was a large gathering in this city.
The call was very generally responded to.
Atfer nearly ten hoars' labor, the convention
finally succeeded in effecting a permanent
organization with State Senator J. H. Evans,
of Petersburg, as President
The usual committees were appointed,
after whioh a resolution was introduced
heartily indorsing President Grant's adminis
tration, and thanking God for the blessings
of the past ten years on the country, which
was referred. An adjonrnment to to-morrow
then took place.
FUBTHEB ARRE8TH OF THE INSUKBECTIONISTH
Augusta, Ang. 19.— Arrests of alleged ne
gro insurrectionists in Johnson, Washington,
and Jefferson counties, were continued. Thir
teen armed negroes came into Wrightsville
and surrendered themselves. In Burke
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