VISITOR'S GUIDE -TON EW/ ORLEANS.,.=O-E3^BES5, 13S75. PUBLISHED BY J-. CIURTIS Y,ALDO, Southern Publishing & Advertising House No. 56 CAMP STREET, (OVER GAUTHREAUX & WVRIGHT'S), NEW ORLEANS, LA. Entered according to Act of Congress, by J. CURTIS WALDO, in tho year 1875, in the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washingtor, car 3isNe' I 3 Im I o ^ ~ / IM AND STEAM - COFFEE ILLS, 5 Camp Street - - - NEW ORLEANS F, J. MARTINT, Proprietor.'Teas of all grades ali d varieties shipped in original packages or in fancy Chinese Caddies of 5 6, 8, 1.0, 12 and 15 pounds net weight, also in quarter chests weighing 25 pounds net. Coffee -'e sell coffee in bags of 25, 50 or 100 pounds each, or in original packages. Country Merchants, Planters and others ordering from us can depend on getting choice goods, in quantities to suit, at the aery lowest market rates, We also parch and grind coffee by steam power and are prepared to contract for and furnish at a few hours notice any quantity, however large, of parched or ground coffee at a trifling advance on the price of green. City Grocery and Commission Houses receiving orders for prepared coffee can have their own goods parched and ground at trifling cost. On receipt of twenty-five cents we will send to your address, free by mail, small samples or any one, or several varieties of our goods, which amount will be deducted from a purchase of ten dollars and upwards. " N otice-Goods when prepaid will be placed on board steamer or cars in this city free of drayage, 4Remittances shoild be made payable to J. J. MARTIN, No. 5 Camp Street, New Orleans, La, INDEX. ARTICLE. PAGE. D edication....................................................... 7 Callender.................................................. 9 Introduction...................................................... 1 A Glance at the Past...................................... 13 The Present........,............................ 24 Pub!ic Squares............................................. 27 Drives................................................. 3'2 Hunting and Fishing Resorts.......................... 36 The Fair Grounds.................................. 40 Louisiana Jockey Club Park............................... 42 Our Holidays, Mardi-Gras, etc............................ 43 Cotton....................................... 48 New Orleans Cotton Exchange........................ 4.9 Cotton Presses....................................... 54 Street Railroads...5.........................,......... 58 New Orleans Fire Department............................... 66 Metropolitan Police and Police Stations................69 Churches.......................................................... 71 Newspapers.............................................. 94 Railroads (Building and Projected)...................... 97 Population........................................00 Political Statistics................. 1............... 01 Number of Voters who Voted........................102 Meteorological Memoranda..........10 Meteorological Remarks.......................... 1..... t7... Health of New Orleans..1....................................108 Places of Amusement.....................................109 Home Industries..2.......................................112 Public Buildings............................................116 Societies................................................1..2 Prominent Business Houses.................................131 Educa tional.......1................................142 LADIES, ATTENTION. The finest assortment of REAL HUMS HAIR GOBDS — AND —-- In the South, can be found at GEyO T. SCHILNG9S9, 159............. Canal Street............... 159 Many years' experience in the business enables me to guarantee satisfaction in STYLES and PRICES to both wholesale and retail purchasers of Hnman Bair Godis, Facy Toilet Articles, PERFUMERY, My stock is all fresh and of the latest styles, and my prices will be found very moderate. Ladies' and Children's Hair Dressing Saloon With the best artists and polite attendants. Orders from the country promptly attended to and: satisfaction guaranteed. My old store Wo. a38X::EsLY:ES.::.S aP'':gL::t3:ET" 9 Will be continued as usual, with as complete a stock of all goods in my line as ever before. GEO. T. SCHILLING, 159 Canal and 381 Dryades Streets. 4 INDEX, ARTICLE PAGE. Charitable Institutions........................................145 The Slaughter House............................147 View of New Orleans.......................................14 7 Southern States Agricult'l and Indus'l Exposition.....148 ileasure Excursions....................................... 149 Important Points..............................................152 City Government..................................... 153 Courts......................................................... 153 Attorneys at Law.............................................. 154 Notaries............................................................155 Ferries.............................................................156 Clay Statue.....................................................157 M arkets......................................................158: New Orleans Clearing House.........................162 Banks.............................................................163 -New'Orleans Board of Underwriters.......................] 65 Insurance Companies............................. 165 New Orleans Chamber of Commerce....................167 Merchants' Exchange................................ 168 Louisiana Rice Exchange......................169 New Orleans Stock Exchange...............................170 Brokers........................................................170'Hotels...... 171.Hotels........................................................171 Restaurants................................................171 Hospitals........1................................................ 172 Cemeteries.............................................. 173 University of Louisiana...................... 1........175 TWv. D. MLATT'ES, Boksell r, Stationer and Printer, HEADQUARTERS FOR FINE GOODS, 598 Mlagazine Street, NEW ORLEANS, LA. H. KEEP. W: C. RAYMOND. R. S. ICKEY. E. S. KEEP, in Commendam. KEEP, RAYMOND & CO., WESTERN PRODUCE ANDCOMMISSION'MERCHANTS, 77 and 79 Poydras Street, N EW ORLEANS, -— Make a specialty ofSUGAR, MOLASSES, RICE, Coffee and Tobacco, FLOUR, BACON, PORK, HAMS, LARD, B-ltter and Cheese, Soap, Candles and Starch. Dealers in all kinds of STAPLE GROCERIES. Exclusi-ve agents for Plant's Mills, St. Louis; Plant's Extra, "Centennial," "Belle Creole," "Trojan," "Little Beauty," "Central," and a full line of medium and choice grades. We are prepared to fill orders for all kinds of Fancy and Staple Groceries and Western Produce at the lowes' market prices. OF THE LATE whose long life of usefulness in our midst, marked by countless acts of charity, and unwavering devotion to the best interests of our city and State, have endeared his name to the people of New Orleans, this work is most respectfully inscribed, J, CURTIS WALDO. Wheeler & Wilson SwlJJ ladillell, The best Sewing Machine for Family, Plantation Manufacturing and general work ever offered. Years have been spent in improving this machine, until it now stands before the world the a! It Beally Prterut SiwinRl aegline. Ladies should call and examine this -which has stood the test of TWENTY-TWO YEARS of the most bitter opposition, OFFICIAL AND RELIABLE STATISTICS, Showing the contrast between the Wheeler & Wilson andl other FAMILY SEWING MACAINES in use; lWheeler & Wilson Family Machine's..... 1,325,666 Singer Family Machines....................... 995,125 Howe................................................ 681,020 Grover & Baker Family Machines.......... 275,999 Weed Family Machines............................ 199,876 Wilcox& Gibbs Family Machines............... 103,222 O:Efiice sia^- Sa-les-:Rioaox u 149 Canal Street, - - - NEW ORLEANS, LA, Agent for Frank Leslie's Cut PAPER PATTERNS. 70 7 0 Q( c-' c 7 8175 | iY. J.. 1 /23 4i5 8 Jiw a J o... 1 4 5 6 J e........... 1 2 3 7 8 9 1011 12 13 4 567 8 910 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 21/22 23 24 25 26 27 18/19 20 21 22 23 24 28 2930.......... I 25 2627 28 2930.. 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I...... oy.!......... 1 2 8 4 2345' 6 7 8 5 66 71 8 910 11 9 10 11 12 18 14lt" 1 1 14 15 16. 17 18 161718t19 202122 119J20 21 22 23824125 23124226 27128 29 26 27 28 2930..... 30.D.1........ c... 1 2 May... 123456 345 6 78 9 7 8 9 10 111213 1011 1213 14t15116 141151617 1917181 920 212223 21222324252627 1252627282930 28 2930311.l...1...l...l....1. 2 -_ H. B, STEVELS & CO. One Price Clothing Em orium 7Vo. 135 CANAL STREET, MEN'S CLOTHING, BOY'S CLOTHING, CHILDREN'S CLOTHING. Men's Furnishing Goods, Boy's Furnishing Goods, Children's Furnishing Goods, -A:T3D S::I^ITS:O:R AISli.A.C:KES -0A large assortment of Seasonable Goods of the latest styles and designs always on hand, and sold strictly at one price. H. B. STEVENS & CO. The best Soda ate' and Mead in the eitd States I G MC3reO. 3Mo Ce0b 3t Manufacturer of the Celebrated Soda Water, IMeac, Mineral Waters, Syrup s, Coffee, Pastry, etc., Which can be obtained ONLY at his Saloons, 83 St, Charles Street and 121 Canal Street, NEW ORLEANS. LADIES' SALOON, with the best articles and polite attendants, at 1 121 CANAITAL STUDEET. My articles having gained a National reputation, strangers are warned against spurious immitations, as I am not in any way connected with any other establishment in this city or elsewhere. GEO. McCLOSKY, 83 ST. CHARLES STREET, under Masonic Hall. 121 CANAL STREET, (Touro Buildings,) New Orleans. INTRODUCTION. We are indebted to H. N. Jenkins, Esq, the well known Agent for patents. Col. J. F. H. Claiborne, Major W. M. Robinson, News-Editor of the Republican, and other friends who have kindly placed at our disposal, many books and papers relating to the early history of our city. From these we have endeavored to collate such facts as we believed would be most interesting to'our readers, but we are mainly indebted for these data, to Gibson's Guide and Directory of New Orleans, published in 1838, and to the Directory issued in 1823 by John Adems Paxton, who published in 1822, the first directory ever compiled in this city, courteously loaned to us by a lady, Mrs. E. M. This is an age of work and activity, when the majority of men demand facts in short sentences; and we have endeavored to tell our story, so that those "who run may read." The historian who has the facts and figures of the early days of New Orleans at his tongue's end, and the antiquarian who has delved among ancient books and papers until he can tell the original owner of nearly every lot of ground in our city, will find little that is new in our Glance at the Past, but even these, will find some interesting reading among the descriptions of objects belonging to our own time. We expect criticism, and when found, shall "make a note of it;" we shall take advice kindly, and try to benefit by all suggestions thrown out for our guidance in a second number of the "Visitor's Guide," which we trust a generous and interested public may demand. 12 SUCCESSOR TO BALL & LYONS, Corner Camp adct Gravier Streete. NEW ORLEANS, WHOLESALE DRUGGIST, AND IMPORTER OF FREEC E PATENT MEDICINES, ENGLISH, FRENCII AND GERMAN DRUGS. Dealer in Am.4 ericant: PA TENT i-ElDI O},lYES, PCaits, Oils, Gfass, Glasswtare, Liquorfs, Fancy Goods, Surtical Insttcrunitwts, Trisses,, etc, Visitors and purchasers of Drugs will find it to their advantage to call and examine my extensive stock, which is as full and completv as any in the South. My prices -will b3 found as low as in any market in this country.:i L_. L Yo M s, PROPRIETOR OF 4GARRYOWEN BITTERS. ABRAMS' CHILL TONIC, the only uhill AMedicine *sold under full guarantee with each bottle, and price ref~unded if it does not cure. i: BRODIES' CORDIAL, a specific for BowelComplaints, and the SAFEST medicine for TEETHING INFANTS. LOCOCKS' COUGH ELIXIR, for Coughs, Colds, Asthma, and a specific for WHOOPING COUGH. ABRAMS' ARNICA LINIMENT, the best Liniment in the world for PaiDs and Aches of all kinds. ABRAMS' BUCIU, the great Diuretic. ABRAMS' SARSAPARILLA and IOD. POTASH. I. L. LYON'S COD LIVER OIL and LACTO-PHOSPHATE OF LIME, This is the most palatable preparation'of Cod Liver Oil made, and contains the Lime in perfect solution. For delicate children its an invaluable Tonic. Proprietor of all BALL & LYON'S Preparations. A GLANCE AT THE PAST. The first attempt of the French to install a colony in Louisiana, was made by the brave and chivalrous La Salle, who left France with all requisite for the establishment of a settlement, but the expedition was wrecked in the Gulf of Mexico, and the leader, after es c iping with a few of his followers, was murdered by them for some fancied wrong. Iberville, very justly termed the father of Louisiana, arrived at Cat Island in 1698, and soon afterwaids a settlement was made at the now favorite Lake Shore summer resort, Biloxi. Souville was appointed the first Governor, and Bienville Lieutenant Governor. In 1701 Souville died, and was succeeded by Bienville, who retained the chief office until 1710, when he was removed and De Milys and the Baron D'Artaquette assumed the charge of the destinies of the young colony. The settlement at Biloxi was surrounded with many difficulties and perils, and although frequently aided by supplies, and strengthened with new emigrants from France, did not prosper. In 1717 the famous company, of which the Scotch financier, Law was the ruling spirit, was formed, and received from the King of France, Louis Fourteenth. extraordinary and absolute power in the new colony. In 1718 Bienville was re-appointed Governor, and, his first act was to seek a more suitable locality for the chief settlement of the province. Stiling along Lake Pontchartrain, just as night was overtaking his Company, the Governor discovered a small stream leading inwards, and proceeding up this water until he found a high place, suitable for a camp, he halted and built his fires for the night, near where now stand the boat houses of the St. John and Pelican Rowin g Clubs, at Bayou Bridge, on the 14 VISITOR'S GUIDE. Bayou St. John, the lrame given to the small stream he had been ascending. And thus the first step towards the foundation of the new city, whose commerce in the future should extend to the utmost limits of the globe, and whose people should rival in beauty, fashion and chivalry, Paris itself, was made on the spot where, in our day, the "fairest of the fair" gather to witness the strength and swiftness of the Knights of the Oar, and miriads of lights at night, on festal occasions, play on the waters, where first were mirrowed the beacon fires of the future Queen of the South, the beautiful New Orleans, so named after the Duke of Orleans. Bienville left fifty men to clear the ground and erect the necessary buildings, which for the better commerce of the province were placed on the banks of the Mississippi. The first overflow that we find recorded, occured in 1719, one year atter the settlement was planned. The river rose to an extraordinary height, and, as the Company was as yet unable to protect themselves by dykes, the place was for a t me deserted. The principal offices and establishments of the province were removed from Biloxi to New Orleans, in November, 1722. In the following year, we are told by Charlevoix, who came from Canada by way of the river, that the city then consisted of one hundred c.lbins, very irregularly placed, a large wooden warehouse, two or three dwellings, a poor store-house, which was also used as a chapel, a shed being converted into the house of prayer. The population did not exceed two hundred persons. Historiains mention as an important fact, that in this year, 1723, a party of emigrants from Germ ny. who had crossed the ocean to settle on lands in Arkansas, granted to them by the celebrated Law, being disappointed in their original intention, descended the river to New Orleans, hoping to obtain a passage back to France. This the government was unable to furnish, but small tracts of land were given to them on both sides of the river about thirty miles above New Orleans, at what is known as the German Coast, where they settled and engaged in agricultural pursuits, supplying the city with vegetables A GLANCE AT THE PAST. 15.and garden products. This was the commencement of the 4German element in the population of our city, and the decendants of these early settlers augmented by thousands of others from the Fatherland, make one of the most industrious, reliable, prosperous and honorable classes of our miscellaneous community. In the fall of this year the town was visited by a terrific cyclone,which swept before it the church, hospital, and about one third of the residences of the inhabitants. This disaster which was also very destructive to the crops, seriously inclined many of the people to abandon the settlement. The Jesuit Fathers first arrived in the summer of 1727, and located on a tract of land in the Faubourg St. Mary, now known as the.First District, in which they made great improvements-erecting imposing and valuble buildings. The Ursuline Nuns also came to the city in this year,.and first lived in a house corner of Bienville and Chartres streets. In 1730 they removed to their convent corner of sConde, now Chartres, and Ursulines streets. This building was occupied by them, with the large grounds around it, about three squares in size, for' nearly a century, The growth of the city and consequent rise in real estate, made this property very valuable, and the Nuns disposed of the greater part of it, and erected their new convent near where the Barracks now stands, and removed to it i 1824. In 1728 the city extended from Customhouse street to Barrack street, and from the river to Claiborne street. It was very regularly laid out, but the houses were scattered and few. The inhabitants probably had no more idea that their little settlement would one day be a city of:the magnitude and importance of the New Orleans of to-day, than we have of the enterprise, wealth and power our city will hold twenty-five or even ten years hence. In 1763 the Jesuits were compelled to leave Louisiana, they having been expelled, by a decree of Clement 13th, from the dominions of the Kings of France, Spain and Naples. Their property in New Orleans was seized and sold for about one hundred and eighty thousand dollars -property which to-day is worth many millions, embrac 16 VISITOR'S GUIDE. ing as it did, by far the most valuable portion of the First District. Commerce with Great Britian began in 1764, during which year the first British vessels visited the Mississippi,. Coming up the river they would make fast to a tree opposite the now beautiful and flourishing Fourth District and there carry on a profitable trafic with the citizens and inhabitants of the neighbood. In the year 1769, the colony of Louisiana was, much against the wishes of the colonists, ceded to Spain, and the capital was taken possession of by General Alexander O'Reilly, one of the most distingushed officers of the Spanish army. The transfer of the colony was attended with great pomp and show of power, General O'Reilly being accompanied by a large force, for the purpose of overawing those who had joined in the insurrection during the preceding year against the authority of Spain. The first appearance of that much dreaded disease,. Yellow Fever, was in the summer of this year. It was imported, as all -authorities agree, in a British vessel, which arrived from the coast of Africa, with a cargo of slaves. Although thecity has since been visited by many terrible epidemics of this scourge, it is not regarded by our native citizens or those who have lived here long, enough to become acquainted with the true nature of thedisease, with that dread usually entertained for it by strangers, In fact it has often been observed that its ravages have been principally among those who either could not, or would not take proper care of themselves. Our experienced nurses generally regard it with less. apprehension than many diseases prevelent in other sections of the Union. In the year of 1770 the city was visited by an intensely cold spell, during which the river was frozen for several yards on both sides, the only instance of the kind that we find recorded. The population of New Orleans steadily increased from this time forward although very slowly at first. In 1770 the city had 3190 residents and in 1785, 4980, exclusive of the surrounding settlements. The commerce of the place was greatly retarded for several years by the restrictions and onerous exactionsof' A GLANCE AT THE PAST. 1T the Spanish authorities, but a more liberal policy having been inaugurated in 1778, the drooping fortunes of the place revived. In 1785 the Americans began the trade from the West to New Orleans, which has ever since been an important element in the industries of the place, About the same time many merchants came from France and established themselves here. British vessels navigated the Mississippi, trading with the citizens and planters, taking produce in payment for their merchandise or giving long credits, and at this period, the Philadelphians opened a brisk business with this city. On Good Friday of 1788 a very destructive conflagation. occurred. It commenced in the chapel of a Spaniard on Chartres street, about three o'clock in the afternoon, and itbeing a very boisterous and windy day, about nine hundred Louses were destroyed before the flames could be subdued. The loss in money was estimated at two and a half million dollars. The citizens of our day, protec. ted by a gallant corps of men, organized into one of the most effective Fire Departments ever known to the world, and amply supplied with steam fire engines, and Babcock: Extinguishers, read of such desolation with astonishment. It was in 1788 that General Wilkinson first procured. permission to send launches from Kentucky loaded with tobacco, thus opening trade in an article for which, New Orleans has since become a leading mart. The first settlements of Americans that we find men — tioned took place in 1789, and their numbers and influence have grown with each year since. The first company of French comedians arrived in New Orleans in 1791, having escaped from a revolt of the slaves at Cape Fran9ois. The Baron Carondelet arrived in 1792 and took chargeof the colony as Governor. He at once took measures for the improvement of the city, among which were lighting the streets and the employment of watchmen. The revenues of the city,which then amounted to about 1-8 A GLANCE AT THE PAST. seven thousand dollars per annum, not being sufficient -to pay these expenses, a tax of one dollar and twelve and a half cents was laid on each chimney. Baron Carondelet erected new fortifications; a fort was constructed below the city on the site of the present U. S. Mint, and another -at the upper confines, foot of Canal street, and a strong redoubt at each angle of the city, and on Rampart street. He also opened a canal to connect the city with Lake Pontchartrain by way of Bayou St John. This was completed in 1795 and has always been known as Canal Caron-.delet. He likewise caused the militia to be trained. There were at the time five companies of volunteers, one of artillery and two of riflemen, each of one hundred men. The first newspaper ever published in this city was.commenced in 1794 and was called "Le Moniteur de la Louisiane," (The Louisiana Monitor) Evan Jones, the first consul of the United States wvas delegated in 1799, the commerce with the Republic having become sufficiently important, at that date, to induce the President to make the appointment. On the 21st March, 1801, Louisiana was ceded to the French Republic, and in the same year Daniel Clark was appointed Consul of the United States. He was the father of that courageousand persevering woman Mrs. Myra Clark Gaines, whose indefatigable efforts to establish her claims to the property of her father have made her.a national fame. Napoleon, as First Consul of France ceded the province of Louisiana to the United States on the 30th of April 1803, and formal possession was taken on the 30th of November following, just seventy two years ago. What momentous changes have taken place in that short time. The population of the city was not quite 8100, while that of all of what is now known as Louisiana was but 42000. The receipts of the CustomHouse for 1802 amounted to $117,515, and the revenues of the city only $19,278, The annual produce of the entire province was estimated at 300lbs. indigo; 20,000 bales cotton, of 300tbs. each;:5000 hogsheads of sugar, and 5000 casks of molasses. VISITOR'S GUIDE- 19 Naturally enough the transfer to the United States caused great dissatisfaction with the people of the province, but American energy and enterprise soon gave new life to the place. New coinage and modes of business were introduced, the judiciary was remodeled and the general machinery of the gov rnment completely changed. The restless and progressive spirit of Americans has made great innovations on the manners and customs of the place, and although the old peculiarities of the French yet remain to some degree, in the lower part of the city, they are fast disappearing before the aggressive energy of our age. The first officers of the city under the change, were Bore, Mayor, with whom were associated Destrehan and Sauve. The council was composed of Livaudais, Petit Cavelier, Yiller6, Jones, Fortier, Donaldson, Faurie, Alard, Tureaud, and Watkins Derbiguy was Secretary and Labatut, Treasurer. In 1804, the city of New Orleans was made a port of entry and delivery, and the Bayou St John a port of delivery. New Orleans was first incorporated as a city by the Legislative Council of the Territory, in 1805 and the officers were Ml/ayor, Recorder, Fourteen Aldermen and one Treasurer. A branch of the United States Bank was this sear establishei in New Orleans. Under the new administration of affairs, the population -of the city trebled in seven years, and in 181.0 amounted to 24,552. At that time,what is now known as the First District, in which is located the finest buildings and the most extensive stores and warehouses of the city, was mostly used as a plantatiou It wvis the property of a wealthy citizen named Gravier, and one of our principal streets running through this District now be irs his name. With the exception of here and there a villa on the levee, the city extended no further down than Esplanade street, nor above Canal street, except an occasional house. There were a few dwellings on Canal and Magazine streets and the Polar Star Lodge, situated at the corner of Camp and Gravier streets was considered as being in the country. There were no paved streets in the city, and avhen some time later, the first attempt at such an improve 20 A GLANCE AT THE PAST. ment was made by V. Rillieux and Benjamin Morgan, they were looked upon as dreaming speculators. The first steamboat-The New Orleans-that ever made the passage of the Mississippi River, landed at our wharf on the 10th of January 1812, having made the trip in 229 hours, from Fort du Qaesne, now Pittsburg. Her presence aroused an immense enthusiasm, for already the success of the experiment had been demonstrated, and it was looked to as the greatest agent for the development of the country. This pioneer steam vessel, was soon followed by fleets of steamers, giving increased facilities and cheap rates for the transportation of passengers and freights, inducing an immense emigation from the older States and Europe, developing the unbounded resources of the great West and South, This craft, which excited vast interest in New Orleans, was nothing in comparison to the present day floating palaces on our rivers, and wonderful creations of mechanical genius and superior intelligence, yet in proportion to the experiments of that relic of the past, there is nothing we know of, fraught with so much interest to the human welfare of the age. Its successful trip inaugurated all thevast machinery and tremendous appliances that make the rich and fertile West populous, and ever steadily progress. in the march of improvement and greatness. In it was the germ of a colossal enterprise, that has developed all the utilitarian greatness of this wonderful century of incomparable excellence in mechanical arts and contrivances. We wonder now if the perfection of human genius hase culminated, as much as those astonished people did when, they saw the first steamer. General Andrew Jackson arrived in New Orleans, December 1st, 1812, and immediately began preparation for the defense of the city. On the 8th of January the famous battle of New Orleans was fought, culminating in a victory which gave undying glory to the name of the sturdy old hero. On the 23d of January 1815, the success of the Americans was solemnized by a period of Thanksgiving in the Cathedral. The most gorgeous and impressive ceremonies of the church, added t- the grand military display, made the occasion one of the most memorable celebrations ever known in New Orleans. VISITOR'S GUIDE. 21 General Lafayette visited New Orleans in 1825. The demonstrations of welcome and kindly gratitude expressed by the people to the famous patriot and soldier, who generously espoused the cause of our Country in its severest moment of trial, were of the most brilliant character, and fully in consonance with the princely hospitality and refined culture of the brave and generous people of this section. In 1828, General Jackson made a short stay in our city,:and was the recipient of the most lavish attention from citizens of all classes-every one striving to do him honor. The old hero revisited the field of Chalmette, rendered famous in song and story by his own skill and the bravery of his troops. His visit was one grand,ovation, alike due to his high merit as a soldier and states-man, and the people's own feelings of love and gratitude. New Orleans owes much to the energy, courage and perseverance of James H. Caldwell, whose name for a long period of years was connected with every enterprise for the advancement and improvement of the place. In 1823-4 Mr. Caldwell erected the American Theatre, n Camp street, which was for a long time approachable ~only over flat-boat Gunwales. This building was subsequently known as the Armory Hall, and is still in a good state of preservation, being at the present time in use as an auction mart. Mr. Caldwell's venture was regarded as a very ridiculous move, but others followed his example, and the immediate neighborhood of his theatre soon became the most prosperous part of the city. Speaking of this improvement, and the upward growth -of the city, Norman in his Guide Book issued in 1845, relates the following anecdote: "Some of the old Frenchmen in the city proper, who have rarely trusted themselves three squares beyond their favorite cabaret, are very incredulous of the reported progress and improvement in the Faubourg St. Mary. A few years since, a gentleman of the second municipality, asked the old cabaret keeper, who has made himself illustrious and wealthy by vending to the habitues of the lower market, a drink of his own compounding, called -" Pig and Whistle," why he did not come up into the 22 A GL.NACE AT THE PAST. Faubourg St. Mary, and see the buildings? At the same time describing the St. Charles Exchange, the Theatre, the Verandah, Bank's Arcade, the magnificent stores, ete. The old Frenchman listened in doubting wonder for some time, at last however, his faith and his gravity both gave way and he burst into a laugh, exclaiming' Oh monsieur B. dat is too much! You von varry funny fellow —I no believ vat you say-its only von grand-vat you call itvere de mud, de aligator, and de bull frog live. Yon grand-grand-mud swamp, vere you say is one grand city, I no believ it!" Gas was introduced into New Orleans by Mr. Caldwell in 1834, he having lighted his theatre with it several years previous. The works are, we believe, the best arranged in the United States. The growth of the city progressed favorably for many years, but little of interest occuring, beyond the gradual widening of the limits of "brick and mortar," the increase in our imports and exports and the consequent additional wealth of our citizens. The fearful panic of 1837 exerted for a time a baleful influence, but recovering from this, enterprise and prosperity went hand in hand aga n. The writer arrived in New Orleans on the 3d of December 1847, a date indelibly fixed in his mind from the fact, that on the day following, General Zachary Taylor, arrived in the city, on his return from Mexico, and was received, with grand military and civic honors, the procession which escorted him being one of the most imposing parades ever witnessed here. On the evening of Feburry 24, 1857 (Mardi Gras) the Mistick Krewe of Comus made their first appearance on the streets of New Orleans, Theirbrilliant pageants which have followed every year since, except 1862, 1863, 1864, and 1865, when the fierce spirit of war stalked through the land, and last year, which was marked by threatning political troubles, have made them a world wide fame. We have heard from the best authority, that Comus will marshal his merry krewe on the coming Mardi Gras. Febuary 29th 1876, and present to our citizens and visitors a display which in taste and magnificence will rival any of his former efforts. VISITORn' GUIDE. 23 To record the various incidents which occurred in our city during the "Great Struggle" or the misfortunes which have followed in its wake we do not think within our pro — vince. The history of those events can not now be written by the one side, nor read by the other with interest. or profit. In the time to come some more gifted pen will weave the garland of fame, due to the heroism, bravery and enCurence of Louisiana's Soldiers, a just tribute to, the patience, fortitude and forbearance of her citizens, through the wrongs and outrages heaped upon them under the guise of law, since the surrender of the armies of the South. Impressively eloquent are the voiceless memories that come to us from the glorious past. The sons of New Orleans have stood in the front of every well contested field of battle, with a courage and daring that challenged the admiration of both friends and foes, and at the downfall of the cause they loved so well, resumed their peaceful avocations, accepting the verdict of fate, with a resignation and truth to their plighted faith, no less honorable than their record on the blood stainedJ field of war. THE PRESENT Presuming that many copies of this work will find their'way abroad, and consequently into the hands of those'who do not know our city, we shall make no excuse for -entering into some details which to those who are "native.and to the manor born" will be an "oft told tale" New Orleans is situated on the left bank of the Missis-;sippi River, one hundred and five miles from its mouth, about 1200 miles below St. Louis, 1000 miles distant from Cairo, and 1203 miles south-west of Washington city. The city is built on a plain which slopes gently from the river to Lake Pontchartrain, and although the improvements do not now extend more than half that distance, the corporate limits embrace the whole territory to the shores of the lake, and when the present admirable system of drainage shall have been perfected, all of this:ground will, without doubt, be occupied, The curve in the river around which the city is built, gives it the poetical name of Cresent City, while it derives its now common title of New Orleans, from the compliment paid by -its founders,to the Duke of Orleans, then Regent of France. By recent annexations the municipal authority has been extended, so that the late towns of Algiers, Jefferson City and Carrollton, are now embraced under the name of New Orleans, and are known respectively as the Fifth, Sixth and Seventh districts. This gives us room, not only for improvement, but for additional workers, The present population of New Orleans is not far from 280,000, and -is made up of, perhaps, a greater admixture of races than can be found in any other city in the world. Originally laid out by the French and subsequently transferred to the Spanish, it is natural that there should be a;strong element of the Latin races in our population. These still preserve in a great degree the characteristics of the mother country. They are chivalrous, brave,'warm hearted and generous. Nos. 49, 51, 53 and 55 Peters St., and Nos. 37, 39, 41 and 43 Fulton St. And Importers of WiNES AND LIQUORS, Dealers in all kinds of And Agents for the Sale of Paper gldyil~~y yhampFinQ, -AndANGOSTURA BITTERS. I& Buyers are invited to give us a call and examine our large stock before buying elsewhere. 3 U. S. COMMISSIONER, AND NOTARY PUBLIC, No. 17 Commercial Place, NEW 0RLEANS. Commissioner of Deeds FOR THE STATES OF Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Conneticut New York, New Jersey, Delaware Pennsylvania, Ohio, Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida Alabama, Mississippi, Texas, Arkansas, Kentucky, Tennessee, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, California, Wisconsin, Kansas, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska. 4 VISITOR'S GUIDE. 25 The old time German families-descendents of the deilded emigrants, noticed in our opening article, with constant additions from the Father-land make another strong element in the population of New Orleans. They, like their fathers, are hard working, cautions and saving, and consequently control much of the wealth of the city. We have also a very noticeable Irish class, as impulsive, brave and generous as their ancestors, whose valor, learning and refinement, made Ireland the home of saints, sages anc -soldiers for so many ages. Next comes the American element, the hardy and enterprising men from the Western and Middle States, and the shrewd, calculating Yankee, who, in less than a century, have by peaceful means captured the city, and may now be said to hold in their hands the destiny of the Southern metropolis. They lead the way inenergy, enterprise and improvement, and cordially striking hands with their fellow citizens of more ancient residence and lineage, point out the road to future wealth and power for the section dear to all. Speaking of the people of Louisiana:, a celebrated historian says "There were but humble dwellings in Louisiana, in 1769, and he who would have judged of their tenants from their outward appearance, would have thought that they were occupied by mere peasants, but had he passed their thresholds, he would have been amazed at being welcomed with such manners as were habitual in the most polished Courts of Europe, and entertained by men and women, wearing with the utmost ease and grace, the elegant and rich costumes of the reign of Louis XV." In this respect New Orleans is "true to her ancient fame;"-her people are sociable, friendly and hospitable,;and through every class of society there extends a courteous, refined and dignified manner, which to the stranger is marked indeed. Few who come here to live but soon acknowledge the sway of these feelings; even the rough and most uncouth, the most energetic and grasping are in time "toned down" until they seem, at least, to possess the characteristics of the polite Southern. Although we can not claim tor our city the architectural beauty which distinguishes her more northern sisters, 3 ~6f~ GTHE PRESEIT: our stores are large and commodious, and admirably adapted to the uses of commerce, and our residences are convenient, well ventilated and comfortable, and generally surrounded with gardens in which the rarest flowers fill the air with perpetual fragrance. New Orleans has been much maligned in relation to its health and salubrity. No city in the United States enjoys a better climate, the heat is not so excessive nor the cold so intense as in other places of the same latitude, It is acknowledged in fact, by those who have lived in more Northern cities, that ours is the most enjoyable climate they have ever proved. Many who have dreaded a summer here, after once experiencing that season with its cool nights and pleasant afternoons, prefer it to any other part of the year. Our bill ot health will compare favorably that with of any large city in the country. The dreaded Yellow Fever, is yearly becoming less virulent; the last great epidimic having occurred in 1853 and the proportions of recoveries in excess of deaths has been greater in each subsequent visitation of the disease. The process of acclimating is in fact regraded with very little fear, and to those who act prudently is really accompanied with very little danger. Natives and acclimated citizens enjoy as good health and attain as great an age, as the people of any part of the world. Pulminary complaints are rarely known as originating here, the deaths from these causes are principally of parties who have contracted the disease in other parts. New Orleans by its position commands a vast commercial imports nce. The Mississippi river and its branches have over twenty thousand miles of navigable streams, which drain 1,226,600 square miles, embracing the most fertile lands of the earth, on which every variety of crops may be grown and for which the natural and cheapest outlet to the markets of the world is the great Father of Waters,, making New Orleans the central depot for the produce, brought from more than a thousand rivers. With the rapidly developing States of Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Arkansas, almost surrounding us, Cuba, in front, Mexico and the giant State of Texas on the right, and the great valley of the Mississippi to the North and VISITOR'S GUIDE. 27 West, no such po. ition for gathering of wealth and power ever existed. It needs not the mantle of a prophet to predict the future prosperity, and magnificence of New Orleans. With the developement of the immense region, for which she is the natural mart, a region capable of supporting miqe than one hundred millions of industrious aud intelligent people, the business must come. It matters not that iivals have for the time diverted a portion of her trade, that her citizens, benummed by the disasters of civil war and the distruction of hundreds of millions of property, have for years seemed to labor against hope. With intelligence and refinement, our people combine sagacity, fortitude and indomitable perseverance; although misfortunes have for a time over-clouded their spirits, it needs but a breath of returning prosperity to renew their energies, and make them the most active, courageousand successful citizens of this great republic. In the early history of Louisiana, then embracing Florida, Arkansas, Missouri ald ihe territories of the far West, New Orleans was selected as the capitol; after passing through the severest trials,from epidemics, flood san d,war. she appears to be again emerging into prosperity, and it her natural advantages are properly backed by the ambition, energy and perseverance ofther citizens, the near future will again witness her as, at least, the commercial metropolis of all that broad area once known as Louii dana, PUBLIC SQUARES. When the "city proper was bounded by the spacious streets, Canal, Raimpart, Lsp!anade and Champs Elysdes, 1320 yards along the river and 700 wide backwards towards the swan p,"we are tcld that there were "several large public squares, one of which, the Place of Arms, 350 feet on the Levee, by 330 in depth to Chartres Street, is very handsome, being planted with trees, and enclosed with an iron palisade, having beautiful ornamental gate 23 PURLIC SQUARES, ways of the same metal. The expenses of fi ting this place up, amount to $26,000." This was in 1823, over half a century ago, when the city's limits were insigaificant as above stated; when the yearly revenue, from all sources amounted to but $130, 000, a population of 29,000 including whites and blacks, slaves anid free, and. "in the whole 8705 houses of every description." Now in the year of our Lord 1875, when New Orleans has a river front of nearly twelve miles and a width of six and a half; when her revenues are counted by the million, and her population by hundred of thousands; in speaking of our Public Squares, we can say little more -than Wasr said by John Adems Paxton, fifty two years ago: for although several beautiful localities ha-ve been set:apart from time to time as'Public Squares for the pleas-ure of the people, and to beautify the city," with the exception of fencing in, and the planting of a few trees the:majority of these places presents very scanty improvements, no attempts whatever in the beautifying line, and are standing reproaches to "all whom it may concern." Yet as Nature has done so much that man neglected to do, and as most of the public squares have beautiful surroundings, and many of them an interesting history, an inspection of them will well repay the visitor. JXlCKS(N SQUAPRE.'This beautiful pleasure ground which is bounded by Chartres, Decatur or Old Levee, St. Anne and St. Peter Streets is the oldest public square in New Orleans, and is interesting as well oa account of its appearance as of its historical surroundings. This square was formerly called the PLACE D'ARMS, but being selected as the site of the statue of General Jackson, the old veteran's name was bestowed on it, while its former cognomen was transferred to another of our ancient parks. The splendid rows of the Pontalba building, with their inposing fronts and broad verandas, overlook the square from the North and South, the Cathedral and Court Houses on the West, while the mighty Father of Waters, may be seen on the East. A massive paling of iron set in granite encloses this peculiar square, which is European an design, and almost purely tropical in productions. VISITOR'S GUIDE, 29 The bronze equestrian statue of "Old Hickory," the most conspicuous object in the square, stands in the center, on ground slightly elevated, based on an enormous block of granite, and protected by a tasteful iron railing. The statue represents the stern old hero in the full dress uniform of his day, lifting his military hat in salute, his ponderous sword hanging from his belt and his left hand grasping the reins of his war steed. The horse is represented in the act of rearing, and stands balanced on his hind legs. It is a faithful and spirited copy from life, and reflects the highest credit on the artist who designed it, and the workers Niho carried out his intentions. Diverging from the statue in all directions, are beautifully graded walks, bordered with the choicest flowers of the South, luxurient vines and evergreens, which at all seasons of the year present a pleasing picture to the eye. Magnificent orange trees with their golden wealth of fruit in autumn, stately magnolias, clustering bananas under their shade of gigantic leaves, birds of rare plumage, the notes of the mocking bird mingling with the merry voices of happy children, the tread of pedestrians, the rattle of cars and carriages, the sonorous breathing of steamers, and the warning echoes of the old cathedral clock, whose strokes have sounded in the ears of generations forever passed away, render this one of the most interesting places in the'land of sun and flowers." The historical reminiscences of the "old square," would of themselves make a large volume, while the tender romances, begun, matured or consumated under the favoring shade of its trees, would form moie thrilling tales than were ever conceived in the brain of the most vivid writer of fiction. Languishing Spanish beauties, piquant French telles, sweet faced daughters from classic Italy or storied Greece, thewornen of every clime, have in this spot listenedito the witching tale they love to hear, Soldiers have been drilled, arms stacked or distributed to the defenders of their "ain" fireside, in fact all the phases of human joy or woe, honor or disgrace, hope or fear, have been enacted and experienced in the old Jackson Square. PLACE D'ARMS. The place which now bears this name, but better known 30 PUBLIC SQUARES. as "Congo Square," is a large and pleasantly situated promiaade ground, between Rampart, St. Claude, St. Peter, and St. Anne streets. It was ill "old times" called the "Circus Public Square" and was then noted as the place,' where the Congo and other negroes dance, carouse and debauch on the Sabbath, to the great injury of the rising generation. It is a toolish custom that elicits the ridicule of most respectable persons who visit the city." The "foolish custom" had been numbered among the things of the pastlong before the war, but there are many in our midst who recall the time, and with pleasure too, when they went "to see the negroes dance," and who are still inclied to the belief that they were "good old ltnes," and that the visitors who were scandalized, were of the number who could not descern the "beam in their own eye" b!it were pilfatlly conscious of the mote in their neighbors. Esplanade ani R impirt street cirs pis this ancient place of rendezvous. LAIFYETTE SQUARE. Is c rnsidered by many the handsomest in the First District, and has two of the most prominent streets, Camp and St. Charles in its front and rear, and several of our linest public buildings in its immediate vicinity. It is enclosed by ai iron railing, is well laid off in broad regular walks, and has a great many beautiful well grown trees, beneath which the seeker of ease may recline in theshadle, at any hour of even the most sunny day. Here is placed a statue of the philosopher, Benjamin Franklin, in white marble, exetuted by the famous Hiram Power, which was presented to the city by that public spirited, liberal gentleman, Mr. Charles A. Weed, formerly propri-,etor of the New Orleans Times, ANTUNICITION SQUARE. This, the largest and among the best situated public squares of the city is in the upper part of the First District, and may in some future day be improved, as no doubt was the original intention, Orange and Race streets bound it North and South, and facing it are many very beautiful private residences, and St. Michael (Catholic) Church and school house. VISITOR'S GUIDE. 31 NEW CITY PARIK. Some years ago the city purchased a track of laud, zcontaining two hundred and sixty-five acres situated almost six squares above Nashville Avenue and extending from St. Cnarles street to the river bank. It is splendidly located for an up town park but as yet no steps have been taken towards its improvement. DOUGLASS SQUARE. Was enclosed in 1861, and was tastefully laid out, wall planted, and cared for during a few years. It is now rich in an irregular luxurient growth of trees, shrubs and fowers. It is bounded by Washington Avenue, George, Second, and Freret Streets. THE CITY PARK. Over twenty years ago the late John M3D )nough be-,queathed to the city for a Public Park, a track of ground,containing an area of about half of a square mile, fronting on the Metaire Road, between the old and new canals. The ground is high and well adapted to the purpose for which it was intended, It is fdamous for the Live-oak trees thatlgrow within its limits, some of which spread -out their branches on all sides to an incredible extent,;and give a dense shade. No attempts -have yet been imade to lay out or adorn the Park, but, as the city is spreading fast in that direction, it is presumable that work will be commenced on it within a few years. Its numerous natural advantages as a pleasure ground inmake it a favorite resort for Pic Nics and other sociable,excursions, and in the season suited to such entertainments, hundreds of merry revelers may be seen seated or dancing under the grand old oaks, or strolling through the woods in quest of the flowers and wonderful ferns with which the place abounds, The other Public Squares, Tivole Circle, Coliseum Place, Clay, Washington, and Lawrence present ro notiroable features. DRIVES. We have no lofty mountains, towering in majestic proportions to the skies, no vales lingering between snow capped hills, no musical streams meandering over rocks and cliffs to the ever surging sea. But we have broad savannas and fertile plains bearing the richest wealth of the world, on these are the most exquisite foliage and most beautiful flowers of the earth, enriching the air with their perfume. The sweetest zephyrs float gently through the leaves bringing calm delight to all true lovers of the beautiful in nature. The favorite drive for the majority of visitors is on the SHELL ROAD to the New Lake End. Procuring a vehicle suitable to our taste, we drive out Canal street, take in either side as far as Claiborne, where we take the right hand side of the broad neutral ground, and are immediately on the shell road. This road is as level and well kept as the track of a race course, and for those who wish to "make good time," presents special attractions. Lining both sides of the road as far as theMetaire Ridge there are residences, many of them surrounded by beautiful gardens. At the Metarie Ridge will be found St, Patricks, Odd Fellows Rest, Cypress Grove, Greenwood, Metaire and other cemeteries, all of them objects of interest, and containing many tombs well worthy of a visit. As we turn from Canal street to cross the bridge on the, New Canal we will see in Greenwood cemetery, the beautiful monument erected by the ladies of New Orleans to the memory of the Confederate dead. Across the canal is the Half-Way House where refreshments may be obtained, and the garden of which is one of the finest in Southern country. Itsuming the road we will go down the banks of the, Bercier&DeSmet, No. 43 Decatur St., (Old Levee,) Store lately occupied by A. CARPIERE & Co. SOLE AGENTS IN NEW ORLEANS FOR Extra Dry Champagnes, FROM Freminct & Fils, Chalons. Otard Dupuy & Co's Cognac Brandies. Jules Robin & Co's Cognac Brandies. Seignouret Freres' Fine Wines. Maiie Brizard & Roger's Cordials. Maison Billet's Petits Pois, etc. Duprat, Clement & Maurel's Vegetables, etc. Toussaint Cosnard's Fruits, etc. Javerzao, Viremondoy & Co's Port-and Sherry. Lenardon & Fils' Corks. Goldsborough, Forster & Co's Whiskies. Githens & Rexsamer's Tomatoes, etc. Jones Eavenson & Sons' Soaps, etc. 5 Hartweil & Chambers WHOLESALE GROCERS, Importers and Dealers in WESTERN PRODUCE. We solicit the attention of buyers from the interior to our large lines of COFEE, SUGAR, FLOUR, MOLASSES, RICE, TOBACCO, CICARS, CASE GOODS OF ALL KINDS. LIQUORS, WINES, ETC. 36 TOCHOUPITOULAS, -AND34 NEW LEVEE or PETERS STREETS Between Natchez and Gravier, NEW ORLEANS;. LA. 6 VISITOR'S GUIDE. 33 canal, richly foliaged trees lining the left, which throw a delightful shade on the way, and are mirrored in varying shades and fantastic shapes in the limped waters of the stream. From the Half Way house to the lake the road is kept in splendid condition by the Canal Company, who levy a toll of twenty-five cents on all vehicles passing down, at the lake end we can stop at either of the three hotels for a fine dinner, which will be served in supurb style and may be flanked by as fine wines as can be found on this side of the Atlantic. We can now drive over the, bridge, out on to the new protection levee, and along its; summit, giving a delightful evening view of the placid waters of Lake Pontchartrain, and as glorious a sun-set as ever was witnessed. The return may be made by the road on the banks of the canal, or by following the protec. tion levee to its end, and taking the road in the rear, lately put in excellent order, coming back to the canal at the Half-Way Bouse. Another enjoyable drive is by. WASHINGTON AVENUEF Going up St. Charles street, passing Tivoli circle, and some of the most palatial residences of the city. We will find this part of the road delightful and interesting. Upon reaching Washington avenue, a wide, smooth street covered with shells, well rolled down, we turn to the' right, and follow the road by which we will come out upon the New Canal, at a point about six blocks above the Half-Way house. On the way down we will pass Douglas Square, and several of our best laid out cemeteries. The ground is high partly shaded, and a cool breeze will nearly alwayslbe found blowing from the lake. After reaching the New Canal we may proceed by the shell road to the lake or crossing the bridge at Half-Way house. return to the city by the Canal Street road already mentioned. We may also enjoy a pleasant drive in visiting the OLD SPANISH FORT. We first go out Canal street, and down the shell road until we reach St. Patrick street, near the cemeteries. Turning to the right, passing the city park, we take the road thrown up along the Orleans C.nal, a small drainage S.~3~4 ~ DRIVES. outlet, and at the lake cross over to the mouth of Bayou,St. John, where is situated this celebrated old fort, one of the first fortifications ever erected in Louisiana. Or we may pass a delightful afternoon by a drive to CARROLLTON. Now known as the sixth district of the city of New O leans. The road is not at this present writing in every good order, but as our energetic Administrator of Improvements, Major E. A. Burke, is turning his attention to our public highways, it will no doubt be all right before these pages reach the eyes of their readers, at all events our livery stable keepers will tell us whether to go there or not. The route is directly up St. Charles street, and probably presents more beauties than any other ride in our city or vicinity, The most elegant residences, carefully kept gardens, with many fine stores churches and other public buildings, line the entire route,,making an ever changing panorama which can not fail to please the beholder. Another very pleasant drive to CiRROLLTON. is to follow St. Charles street as far as Napoleon Avenue, go through that street to the river and follow the river up. About a half mile above N apoleon Avenue we come to the New City Park, through which we can drive, enjoying the shade&of the majestic oaks which line the broad avenues, From the park we may proceed direct to Hickock's or Schroeder's gardens, or turning down Carrollton.avenue, enjoy a delightful drive to the shell road at the.new canal and return home, either by the Washington Avenue or Canal Street road. One of the most rural in surroundings, of our drives is that over the old IMETAIRE RIDGE ROAD. We go out Canal Street to the Half Way House. and,then instead of going to the right, we pass directly forward between the house and the Metaird Cemetery, down to the bridge. Here we take the road towards the city, which leads us through beautiful scenes to the rear of VISITOR'S GUIDE. 35 and above Carrollton. We now come down tfle river bank to Napoleon Avenue, thence to St. Charle, Street and home. Another much admired ride is that along the GENTILLY ROAD. We go out Canal to Claiborne Street, down that street to Esplanade, thence to Gentilly Roadc and along the road for about three miles, passing the Fair Grounds and Jockey Club. This is really one of the most enjoyable drives near the city. If we are disposed we may drive D:WN THE RIVER BiAN passing immense cotton presses, all in full working order. Below these we come to a thinly settled suburb, one side of the road being lined with fragrant orange groves, and the other guarded by the swift running waters of the Mississippi river. The United States barracks and the Ulrsuline Convent can both be visited by this route. The student of history will naturaclly wish to visit the BiTTLE GRtOUJDX where glorious Old Hickory and his men, achieved the victory which has embalmed their memory in the hearts of their country men, and made the incident familiar to every American schoolboy. ChdAlmette is about five and three quarter miles below the city, and a very pleasant n e';hod of reaching it, is by this drive down the river bank. Among the many ways of reaching the FAIR GROUNDS, is by driving out Canal street to Broad, thence to Esplaaade and down the latter street to this delightful resort. Broad is a shell road and is in excellent condition, while Esplanade is one of the most spacious and elegant avenues of our city. Our livery stables are well supplied with stylish horses many of them noted for their speed and endurance, to match which they can also furnish conveyances of every kind, all neat, elegant and comfortable. On all of our drives, in favorable weather gay crowds may be seen, and a trial in this direction will result in much pleasure to those who visit our city. HUNTING AND FISHING. The follower of Nick of the Woods, and the disciple of Ik. Walton, will find as many attractions in the near neighborhood of New Orleans, as in any other place in the world. To those who fish with a silver hook, and hunt with green-back bullets, our markets offer a splended field. The best of fish and every variety of game in season will be found in them, and for a reasonable sum, those who like ease more than "Roughing it," can bag enough to crow over for a month. But to those who not only delight in good things to eat but take pleasure in the excitement of the chase, we propose to point out a few places where they may enjoy the "biggest sport" to be found this side of the Rocky Mountains. The first place on our list is MILLERS BAYOU. to reach which we will take the Mobile Railroad and tell the obliging conductor to put us off at Miller's. When we arrive at the station Miller will will come over in a skiff and take us to his ranche, situated on antisland which rises out of the marsh on the borders of Lake Catherine. Miller has accommodations for a hundred visitors, and although not as elegant as may be had at the St Charles Hotel, they will be found comfortable. His bunks are clean and well arranged, and he has plenty of mosquito bars and bed coverings. Should we get wet he can supply a very tolerable suit until our own clothes are dry again. Old Miller is a thorough hunt r, knows every foot of ground within twenty miles of his place, and can tell just where the ducks and the geese are most likely to be found. He will furnish a guide to paddle us over to the hunting grounds and point out the best blinds. He has plenty of perogues and decoys, and will set us just where good shots are to be had. The choice hunting ground here VISITOR'S GUIDE 37 is known as the Seven Ponds, and in the season there are literally ducks by the acre to be seen in these small lakes. We went out there one day, late last season, and after a two hours hunt returned with fifty-seven ducks, among which'there were canvas-back, mallard and teal. The same day a friend who is a devoted fisherman, in an afternoon's cruise caught sixty odd green trout, weighing from two to three and a half pounds each. The trip out there can be made in a fevw hours and the entire expense for board, lodging and guide is very small, and we may add for Miller, that he gives "a good square meal" of fish and game well cooked and nicely served. The next place is NICK CHENEYVILLE^S, -the best snipe ground in the neighborhood of New Orleans. Nick keeps the Banditt Cave at Chef Menteur. To reach his place we take the Mobile railroad, and a hint to the conductor insures one being landed at the right place. Here the accommodations are very good, comfortable quarters and plenty to eat, and prices very moderate. Nick has perogues and decoys, and will furnish a guide to point out the proper place for snipe or duck hunting. Some very tall stories are told of the loads of game killed in one day's hunt by some of our amateur sportsmen; for them Nick's is a favorite resort. The fishing is also very good at this place, and we could name several gentlemen who delight in the rod and hook, who have tried the lakes of Minnesota and other famed fishing grounds, but prefer Nick's place to any they have visited abroad. Going in another direction we will take the Great Jackson Route to Bayou La Branche Prairie, and visit the camp of LOUIS WIlRE, one of the oldest and most experienced hunters in Louisiana. Louis has lately improved his quarters and can now make visitors very comfortable, but he says that if he cannot brag on his accommodations, he can give those who come to see him, all the fun they want in hunting and fishing. At his place the much prized mallard ducks are found in abundance, and no one who is at all 38 HUNTING AND FISHING. handy with a gun, need fear that they will come home with a light cargo. Rabbits, squirrel, snipe, and partridge are also found in the neighborhood, and a days hunt in the rear of the plantations is always sure to be rewarded with a good assortment of these kinds of game, Or if we want a DEER HUNT, we will take the J ackson railroad as far as Pass Manchac, and then striking along the pass, towards the Amite river, with a good clog or two to scare up the game,we are sure to get two or three fine bucks or does, and when night comes on we can find accommodations at the Pa-s. Here too the fishing is excellent, and if we wish to angle for the finny tribe, we can get a boat and a guide for a trifling expense. Dr. S. M. Bemiss has kindly furnished us with the following inteiesting sketch, pointing out several very PLEASANT EXCUESIONS, which vistiors may make: The lover of the chase or the follower of Izaak Walton, will find opportunities for self gratification around New Orleans, such as the environs of very few large cities afford. Deer and bears may be successfully hunted within from two to four hours travel from the city. Indeed, it is a very common occurrence that deer are killed within three miles of the heart of the city. During their respective seasons, every species of game bird common to this region, and also, squirrels and rabbits, are found in great abundance within convenient access from the city. If the sportsman prefers the pleasures and spoils of capturing the finny prey, he can choose between salt and fresh water fish with almost equal convenience. Lake Pontchartrain abounds with croakers and the delightful sheephead. Two hours run on the Mobile lailroad will enable one to reach the gulf shore, and visit localities where spanish mackerel, red-fish, speckled trout, sheephead, pompano, croakers, and other scaly denizens of deep salt water may be caught to the heart's content. VrIS TOR'S GUIDE, 39 Very delightful short excursions may be gotten up by writing or telegraphing to any one of the towns on the gulf shore, to engage a suitable vessel to be ready upon the arrival of a given train, to sail to one of the chain of islands forming Mississippi Sound. Cat Island may be reached in four hours from the city; the Chandeliers in eight to twelve hours; Ship Island, Horn Island, or the Petit Bois, in the same lecgth of time. The fishing around these islands never fails to satisfy the expectations of the skillful angler. Pleasure yachts, sloops or small schooners, may be engaged for such excursions at from three to ten dollars a day, according to size and appointments. For fresh water fishing, the bayous near the city are famous for the numbers and size of the green trout which they afford. All the streams which empty into Lake Maurepas and lake Pontchartrain abound in trout and perch. Early in the spring of 1872, the writer engaged at lake end a pleasure boat and sailor, at the rate of two dollars and a half per diem, to make a hunting and fishing excursion around Lakes Maurepas and Pontchartrain. We were equipped with a tent and cooking implements, guns, fishing tackle and coffee, sugar, tea, hard-bread, etc. We occupied eleven days in emaking the circuit of Maurepas and Pontchartrain; we ascended the Tickfaw, Tangipahoa and Tcbfincta rivers. Between the Tickfaw and Amite we killed two deer, and from every stream we visited we caught more fish than we were able to consume. Our sailor, like most of those who man the pleasure boats around New Orleans, was an admirable cook, and few hotels can boast of fare equal to that enjoyed around our (amp fires. I look back to this voyage as the most delightful pleasure excursion of my life. To give an idea of trout fishing in the Tangipahoa, I can state, that an amateur, fishing with the fly, caught in one day's sport over one hundred green trout, averaging, as he supposed, two pounds and one half each. THE FAIR GROUNDS. The Fair Grounds are distant from the Clay Statue about three and one-fourth miles. and may be reached by the street cars leaving Canal street, or by carriages. The Grounds comprise an extensive park of 120 acres,.containing, among other natural beauties, many of the,most magnificent oaks to be found in the South, and elegant velvety swards of well cared for grasses, which at once enchant the eye of the visitor. The main building is a commodious brick structure, 200x95 feet, two stories high, well ventilated and lighted from numerous large doors, spacious windows, and well arranged skylights. The building cost $70,000. At a distance of fifty yards, on each side of the main building, stands a wooden one, 206x80 feet, used for agricultural displays, farming implements, competing articles of produce or manufacture, machines, and all mechanical inventions on exhibition during the time of Fairs. The machinery department is well adapted to the purpose of displaying to the best advantage, the different rival patents in cotton gins, etc., large steam engines furnishing the motive power for their operation during several hours of each day. The race course is an ellipsis exactly one mile in measurement, and owing to the position of the grounds, is generally in excellent condition. The ellipsis encloses the Club House of the Fair Grounds Association, a platform for dancing and a base ball park. There is a public stand on the south side of the course, which is conceded to be best for the purpose on the continent. It is three stories high, seats over four thousand persons confortably, has roomy promenades, broad and easy staircases, spacious saloons, and commands an un VISITOR'S GUIDE. 41 inteirupttd view of the entire course atsd enclosure, while the view from the lofty cupola embraces all the city and its surroundings: galdens, forests, shipping, the Mississippi, bayous, the lake, church spires, and beautiful suburbian residences, all forming an enchanting southern scene. In the south-east corner are extensive flower gardens and nurseries, where may be found an immense and rare collection of tropical trees, flowers, plants and shrubs, which cannot he equaled in any other place north of Mexico. These are under the care of that experienced and capable gaidner, Mr. Joseph Muller. Near the gardens is the Floral Hall, a circular structure of sixty feet in diameter, covered with carnvass, and containing numerous small fountains. Here horticulturists bring their crmpeting floral treasures, mhich are to the lovers of nature, irresistable attractions during the days of the Louisiana State Fairs. There is a deer ark en the east side, which was the especial care of the late Mr. Slocomb, who improved it at his own personal expense. By the death of this worthy, honorable and public spirited gentleman, the Fair Grounds Association lost a moving intellect, and New Orleans a true friend and benefactor, who was ever an open-handed helper in times of need. On the north side there are large and well arranged stables in which over one hundred horses may be accommodated; in all, the Fair Grounds are a credit to the Association that has them in charge, an ornament to the city, and well worthy the attention of the visitor. The most complete and extensive arrangements have been made for the Southern States' Agricultumal and Industrial Exposition, which will be held on these grounds, commencing February 26, 1876, and continuing for ten days. For months past the able and energetic General Superintendant, Samuel Mullen, Esq., has been in correspondence with the leading manufacturers of the North and West, and with many persons in Mexico and South America, and has received such assurances as lead us to believe that the Exposition will be a grand success, 4 LOUISIANA JOCKEY CLUB PARK. Adjoining the Fair Grounds is the fine property belonging to this now famous club, which they purchased from Mr. Luling for $60,000. It has a front of 500 feet on Esplanade street, by a depth of 2,500; an area of about 30 acres, situated on the Metaire Ridge, and consequently exempt from overflow. The grounds are planted in choice shrubbery, and well arranged in all respects. The family mansion, which has been converted into a club house, is a handsome three story brick edifice, with a gallery around each story, and is exclusively for the social enjoyment of the members of the club. The rooms are lofty, large and airy; all handsomely furnished, -and employed as restaurants, billiard and dining rooms, parlors, library, reading and reception rooms. On the premises are also, a bowling alley, kitchen, etc., and fine:stables, with room for a large number of horses. The gardens contain a rare and extensive collection of plants. In the centre of the park is a luke of pure water surrounding a miniature island. The club was chartered in May, 1871, for the purpose of establishing a race course for the promotion of racing, and improving the breed of horses. By agreement with ithe Fair Grounds Association, the club has the exclusive use of the race course during their spring and fall meetings, for twenty years, for which privilege they erected the public stand, noticed in the account of the Fair -Grounds, and which is to revert to the Association without incumbrance, at the expiration of the lease. For the information of visitors to our city, we copy the following from the''Rules of the Club Iouse," Article 13: "The President, the Vice-Presidents and Board of'Directors, by vote, may extend to any distinguished stranger the privilege of the Club House, during his stay in the city. Any member of the club may invite to the privileges of the Club House, any non-r(sident, for one day only, to be accompanied at all times by the member." OUR HOLIDAYS.'Ve have often heard it remarked by those who devote their entire thoughts and energies to the pursuit of the almighty dollar, "that New Orleans has more holidays than any other city in the Union," and we might add, that they enter into their observance, and seem to enjoy them with more zest than the people of any other place in which we ever lived, If these celebrations have lacked in enthusiasm during the past two years, business has not seemed to gain anything by the fact, that the ardor of the people has been dulled by the stern necessities of life; and even the most matter of fact of our citizens begin to reason, that'all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy," and the coming holidays, which bid fair to be as brilliant as any of the past, will be heartily welcomed by all classes of our citizens. The greatest of our fetes, and the one that has attracted most attention, both at home and abroad, is MARDI-GRAS, a French term signifying, "Fat Tuesday," so called be cause it is followed by Ash Wednesday, ushering in the season of Lent, which is kept very strictly by Catholics and Episcopalians, and is in some degree observed by other denominations. Crowds of maskers fill the streets in the day time, and these are finally marshalled into the procession of His majesty, the King of the Carnival. It would be impossibla, in a work of this kind, to give even a faint idea of the numbers and pomp of this display-companies and batalions of troops, knights and gay cavaliers, the Red Men of the forest and the swarthy Turkos, are all represented; gay banners, glittering arms, gorgeous equipages and numerous bands of'music, make up a sight which must be witnessed to be appreciated. 44 OUR HOLIDAYS. " To portray half the characters seen on this day, Fantastic, grotesque, classic, solemn, or gay, Would be just such a hopeless and intricate task, As to tell who the persons are under the masks. Here are kings, queens and princess in gorgeous attire,. Knights, pages, and Cupids with hearts all a fire; And birds of the air, and fish of the deep, Prosperines, Plutos, Robin Hoods, and Bo-Peeps. Pompous Sambos and Dinahs without stint or limit, Ugly imps with long tails, which they whisk every minute. Bound somebody's limbs, and then laugh in their glee, As the Fates or the fairies in wonderment flee. There are Tantalus, Minoture, Cerberus, Charon, Chinees with long cues, and the Pride of the Harem, Gods, mortals and angels, monks, nuns and Minervas, Immediately followed by hosts of infernals. Boys in petticoats mimicing pert little belles, Girls in pants, whose bold strutting their sex at once tells,. Dear old Mother Goose with her silly son Jack, And the Man of the Moon with the sticks on his back, EveningStars, and Auroras, Hate, Hope and Hypocrisy,. And a cods head burlesques the fish aristocracy, Indeed there is nothing the mind can invent From above or below that they don't represent, And in groups or processions, one by one or in dozens, They pass and astonish our dear country cousins, Who've come in on a visit in crowds not a few, To see all the shows and the grand Mistick Krewe, Which of late years has been to the sight of this day, The crown and the glory of pageants, all gay; And whether they represent history or chance, The Vices or Virtues, common facts or romance, Their tastes and conceptions are faultless and true; And there's only one drawback-between me and youTo their festivals, chaste as fire worshipper's flames, None know, where they come from, and none know their names; And whither they go-we cannot even guess; But there is a sly rumor'mong "members of press," VISITOR'S GUIDE. 45 That they'r not men at all. but wonderful sprites Who visit us yearly on l~ardi Gras nights, To show us how even a masquerade rout, May be polished by those who know what they'r about. We do not pretend to dispute with these sages, As newspaper men have been truthful for ages, And laid down to people what should be the law, And of course they are posted about Mardi Gras." At night the far famed Mistick Krewe of Comus give a torch-light procession, illustrating some well chosen subject, making a spectacle which a leading Boston journal pronounced "worth crossing a continent to see." The festivities end with a grand ball by the Krewe, and a State reception and ball by the King, which are attended by brilliant assemblies, and generally last until the gray dawn of day, The next Mardi Gras comes on the 29th February, 1876, and the most elaborate preparations are now being made for its celebration. We append a table showing the dates on which this festival occurs up to the year 1890: 1876y 2.............eb'y 29 1884...... Feb'y 26.1877........... Feb'y 13 1885............. Feb'y 17 1878.......-.... March 5 1886.......March 9 1879...... Feb'y 25 1837............ Feb'y 22 i880...........Feb'y 10 1888...........Feb'y 14 1881.........March 1 1889.,......March 5 1882.-.......Feb'y 21 1890.......... Feb'y 18 1883.............Feb'y 6 Thursday, Febuary 24, 1876. being the Thursday previous to Mardi Gras, will be marked by the grand procession of TIlE KNIGHTS OF MOMUS, which was formerly held on the night of the 31st of December, but has been changed to the Thursday before Mardi Gras, to give additional attractions to visitors who come to enjoy that festival. These pageants, like those of the Krewe, take place at night, are brilliantly illuminated, and arranged with consumate skill and taste. Of,course, we cannot give the subject of the approaching 46 OUR HOLIDAYS, display, bat our readers may rest as'u-ed! that it will be well wom tl'y of the festal time, and of the fame of Momus and his f llowers. TWELFTH MIGHT is another festival marked by a brilliant procession and no less social re-union, under the auspices of the now celebrated and justly popular Twelfth Night Revelers.. It is known in the church as the Epiphany, and its first celebration was during the reign of Pope Julius I, A. D., 337. The subjects chosen by the Revelers, are always attractive, interesting and amusing, while their balls are always attended by the elite of our city and their visitors. Next to the festivals, graced by these grand masked pa — geants which have gained a national fame, the most. popular of our holidays is the FOURTH OF MXlICH, the anniversary of our gallant Fire Department. On this. day each company turns out, with every man in ranks. their engines burnished until they shine like gold and silver, decorated with ribbons in the most profuse and, artistic airangement, each one vieing with the other, in friendly rivalry, in their efforts to delight the crowds of people who throng the streets to witness their turn out. We are proud of our Fire Department, and those who have ever witnessed their daring and self-devotion while on duty, or their gallant bearing when on parade, celebrating the Fourth of March, will acknowledge that we have just cause for our pride. The day closes with banquets, balls and other festivities, at which mirth and good fellowship reign supreme. The great American holiday,, the FOURTH OF JULY coming, as it does, during our summer solstice, is not marked by the uproarousness which characterizes it in some other cities of the Union. Yet it is generally observe', and is a day which th ousands of our citizens devote to recreation and amusement. The grand festivals of that worthy organization, the Clerks' Benevolent Asso YISIT'rOlh GUIDE. 47 ciation, given on the Fair Grounds, always occur on Ihe_ Fourth of July, and are attended by immense numbesrn of our citizens. They are now so much a part of!ite day's entertainment that any thing which might take place to prevent them, would cause a serious disappoint — rnent to thousands of people. CHRISTMAS is with us a home day, a clday when all the family gather around the home fireside, and enjoy the spirit cf love and charity which is so appropriate to the season. It has of late years received new charms for the children of New Orleans. from the matinees given at the Academy of Music, at which that genial gentlelmau and jovial friend of the young, David Bidwell. Esq, enacts the role of Santa Claus, and gives each little vi-itor a Christmas. present. MNE W YEtRS' DAY is very generally observed by the gentlemen in making calls upon their lady friends, who keep' open house' and receive them with that grac'efnl hospitality'for which the ladies of New Orleans are so juistly celebrated. GOOD FRIDAY is a church holiday and by the laws of our State a Dies. non. It is very rigidly kept by the Episcopalians anl. Catholics. and is observed in a greater or less degree by other Christian denominations. The ceremony of visiting the churches, which is very generally participated in. by Catholics, forms an interesting feature of the day, FIRST OF NOVEMBER. On this day the several cemeteries are visited and the tombs decorated with garlands, evergreens and floral offerings,. It is observed by nearly all our people, and the "cities of the dead" are thronged from early morningg until night i beautiful custom which marks the day, is, the giving of alms in aid of the different Orphan Asylums, to receive which, delegations from the asylums sit athedifferent cemetery gates, and attract the attention of vis itors by their continuous rapp'ng on their bollection, plates. Many e'egant tombs are to be seen in our bury — 48 OUR HOLIDAYS- COTTON. ing grounds, and on this iday they are especially worthy of a visit. There are other holidays, of recent creation, but they would present fewv interesting features to the visitor. COTTON. This is the most important article entering into the commerce of our city, and for the handling of which New Orleans is acknowledged to be the best market in America. The first mention of cotton by any European writer is made by Herodotus, about the year 450 B. C. Its manufacture seem even then to have reached great perfection. It is probable that cotton goods were first introduced into Europe as articles of trafic by the expidition of Alexander the Great, in the year 330 B. C.. but we have no record of any manufactory of cotton in Europe before the tenth century, and then, only by the Mohammedans in Spain. Its chief m trt was Barcelona, in the neighborbood of which the plant is Still found growing wild. The quantity of cotton pr( d iced in China is enormous; some writers estimate the crop annually, at twelve millions of our bales. Travelers who have penetrated into the interior of Africa, concur in showing that cotton is indigenous to that continent and that it is spun and woven into cloth, which is used by the inhabitants of all classes for raiment. Columbus found cotton in use among the natives of Hispaniola, but only in the most primitive form, while Cortez found the manufacture in a much more advanced state in Mexico. Cotton goods wele first manufa utared by the Dutch towards the end of the sixteenth century. It is said that in 1536 the cotton plant was found growing in some of the country bordering on the Mississippi, and in Texas; but the year 1621 is generally conceded to 45 Royal and 75 Camp Street, Importers of all kinds of American, French, German, tA~~~ ~Italians.'i -f i English, Spanish and;F^ z~ ~~ Russian We also have a ~z c0 S S, Retail Department.'; J ~ l-^ -- ---— ^ ^ -,_ 1872 5.09 14 077 60 3.35 10 075 00 1.99 5 072.50) 1873 7.43 17 073.94 10.46 14 078.50 3.27 10 077.46 1874 11.74 14 074.08 4.65 1ll 070.78 2.47' 8 0 70.60 1875! 1873 1.43 4 1 72.10 7.77 8 53 1.38 6 477. 5.175.401117 1874 0 0 062.22 691 3 4i73.78 3.3 11 276.92 59.2872.801 9611 1875 8 - \ / /47.83173.053 601 M'n. 1.38 4.00.3370.11 5.11 6.00 2.676.021 3.07, 7.67 3.0078.93 68.92i74.43107!1 183.-3 4 I7f.0 1'5.41.8 1'70 Sj~i'5 4 I Io VISITOR'S GUIDE. 107 METEOROLOGICAL REM IARKS-BAROIMETER. Annual average, 30,075 inches; Mlaximum, 30.60; Minimum, 29.60. The annual extreme between the maximum and minimum of pressure is about one inch. EARLY AND LATE FROSTS. Winter ol 1872 and 1873-First frost occurred on the morning of November 19th. 1872; the latest on March 6th, 1873. Winter of 1873 and 1874-First frost occurred on October 30th; latest on February 9th. Winter of 1874 and 1875-First frost occurred on Novemiber 1st; latest on April 3d. RAIN-FALL. Exceptionally heavy rains occurred on May 5th, 1873, measuring eight inches; on November 4th and 5th, 1873, nearly five inches; on July 3d an(l 4th, 1874, measuring nearly nine inches; and on February 15th to 18th, 1875, mneasuring nearly eight inches. The greatest precipitation in the minimum space of time, occurred on May 5th, 1873, being eight inches in about four hours. TEMPERP TURE. Average annual temperature, 69.71, F. The maximum temperature occurred on August 13th, 1874, being 99, F. The minimum on December 27th, being 21, F. The greatest variation occurred on March 25th, 1873, the temperature descending from 80 F., at 2 o'clock, P. M., to 43, F,, at 12 P. M., being 37 degrees. The average temperature for the months of March, April and May is 69.20, F.; for June, July and August, 82.63, F.; for September, October and November, 70.55, F.; and for December, January and February, 56.12, F. The foregoing memoranda were obtained from the records of the Board of Health for the three years, July 1st, 1872, to June 30th, 1875, inclusive. From the records of a series of observations made at Jackson Barracks, below the city of New Orleans, from 108 METEREOLO ICAL. 1856 to 1860, the following additional data were obtained: Annual average temperature, 69.94, F; maximum, 97, F,; minimum, 31.75, F. In the series of years 1822 to 1854,the highest temperature recorded was 100 F., and the lowest, 8 F., in January, 1852. In five of these thirty-two years the temperature descended below 25 F., in three of these below 20. Thus the extremes of this climate may be considered as, from 25 to 100 degrees. There appears to have been no material difference in temperature between these periods anterior and those given subsequent to the war, but a very marked contrast in the amount of annual rain-fall. In records of measurements for different series of many years, as published in Blodget's Climatology of the United States, the average annual precipitation is given at about fifty-one inches, while the records above published show an annual average for the past three years of nearly 70 inches, We are indebted to Dr. S. E. Chailld. Professor of Physiology and Pathological Anatomy, Medical Department University of Louisiana, for the following article on the HEALTH OF NEW ORLEANS. On this subject there has been much exaggeration, both at home and abroad; residents being prone to claim a too favorable, and strangers to fear and credit a too unfavorable condition. Facts from official reports are alone trustworthy, and some of these will be briefly stated. This city has been grievously afflicted with yellow fever. It is doubtful if during any one of the last eighty years-1796 to 1876- New Orleans has been entirely exempt from cases of this disease. During the sixty-three years, 1796 to 1859, it was ravaged by thirty-four serious epidemics; but during the past seventeen years, 2859 to 1876, there has been but one epidemic, that of 1867, and during the other sixteen of these years the annual number of deaths has been insignificant. Thus, this special enemy has apparently expended its strength. When VISITOR'S GUIDE. 109 present, its ravages are committed is July, August, September and October; during the remaining eight months none need fear it. To the prevalence in the past of this disease is chiefly due the evil sanitary reputation of New Orleans. Such is the terror inspired by it that its fatality is greatly over estimated, and its presence, even in a single case, gives rise to the most extravagant reports, which represent the fears of the timid and ignorant, rather than the facts, and which, repeated by newspapers greedy for sensational items, inflict annually on this city serious injury, and tend to perpetuate an ill repute which the facts have ceased to justify. Malaria has also been an enemy to New Orleans; but in recent years malarial fevers have been generally of mild type, due, no doubt, to the gradually improving drainage, They prevail chiefly during the same months as yellow fever, and will so continue until such time as a more perfect drainage shall free the city from them forever. Official statistics show that during the past ten years the annual death rate has averaged about thirty deaths to every one thousand population-the still births and deaths by epidemics being excluded. The death rate for the eight months-November to July-is much less than 30 per 1000, comparing advantageously with other large cities. The first four months of the year-January to April-represent the most healthy season, during which life and health are as secure as in the most favored cities of the world, PLACES OF AMUSEMENT. ACADEMY OF MUSIC. Deservedly is this place of amusement popular with all who find themselves "within our gates." Its name is never mentioned by our citizens except with a smile and expectations of pleasure, and especially is this so with 110 PLACES OF AMUSEMENTS. ladies and children, to whom the'' Academy Matinees " are always enjoyable events. The building was erected in 1853, by George C. Lawrason, Esq., for its present proprietor, Mr. David Bidwell, and was opened as an amphitheatre by the well known circus man, Dan Rice. In 1854 it was changed to a regular theatre, and as. such has held a front rank ever since. The interior arrangements are admirable. Neat and convenient reception and dressing rooms are provided for ladies andchildren. An elaborate steam apparatus supplies the auditorium with hot or cold air, according to the season. The seats are comfortable and the decorations elegant and attractive. Every arrangemcnt has been made for the safety and comfort of guests. Mr. Bidwell takes great pride in the profession, and superintends in person the entire business of his theatre. A series of entertainments are given which embrace the leading artists in all departments of the histrionic art, presenting a round of amusements which never fail to draw crowded houses, and give entire satisfaction tothe patrons of the theatre. From the arrangements made, we have no doubt the present season will be one of the most brilliant ever known in the history of the Academy, and a visit there cannot fail to be productive of much pleasure and enjoyment. VARIEIETIES THEATRE. This gem of a theatre, on the north side of Canal street, between Dauphine and Burgundy, is the successor of the, famed old Gaioty, afterwards Variety Theatre, which was situated on Gravier, between Carondelet and Baronne, where the elegant building of the New Orleans Cotton Exchange now stands. The old Variety was destroyed, by fire in 1854, and again a few years ago, when the Association concluded to locate their new bhilding in a more prominent position. The present site was selected, and soon the New Varieties Theatre sprang into existence. This association, formed of the leading men of New' Orleans, has spared no expense in the construction of this favorite place of amusement, which is elegant and con VISITOR S GUIDE. II. plete in all its appointments, and has the finest entrance of any theatre on the Continent. The Gaiety, under the management of the genial Tom Placide, gained an extensive and enviable reputation, and it would seem as if the New Varieties, was to rival its predecessor in this respect, as it has, so far, been particularly favored in its representations and management. Mr. Tayleure and Mrs. Chaufrau are the lessees and managers for the com. ing winter. The fame and world-wide reputation and unbounded success of these artists, are sufficient guarantees that this will be a season of unprecedented attractions and consequent popularity. ST. CHARLES THEATRE, St. Charles street, between Commercial Place and Poydras street, is an old time landmark, and favorite with the people of New Orleans. It is a spacious and commodious building, well arranged, and has a national reputation as an histrionic temple. THE OPERA HOUSE. This spacious structure was erected in 1859, under the auspices of the Opera House Company. It is situated on the corner of Bourbon and Toulouse streets, having a very elegant fiont on the former, and is considered one of the finest buildings of the sort in the United States. The interior is arranged and supplied with all the care and conveniences required in a first class Temple of the Muses, the spacious stage, and scenic apparatus being particularly appreciated and noted by artists and visitors. We very much regret to say that there will be no regular opera troupe this winter. GLOBE THETRE. This building, corner of Perdido and Baronne streets, was built with the intention of having the drama interpreted in the German language on its stage, but circumstances proving adverse, it has been let for various purposes from time to time, and is at present used for variety performances. HOME INDUSTRIES. YUntil within the past few years, we have done very hittle in manufacturing goods or articles for home con-umption, relying upon the products of our fertile soil'and genial climate for the sources of wealth and pros_perity. Lately, however, much attention has been given to the manufacture of many articles of necessity, ornament or luxury, and ere many years we shall, no doubt, -hear the busy hum of thousands of operatives in every branch of this most desirable adjunct to the commercial -power of a city. Among the most important of these i'actories, we may mention the extensive soap works of J. i. KELLERI located on Front, between Josephine and St. Andrew -streets. The history of this enterprising and liberal minded merchant is an encouraging example of the ess.sults which may be accomplished by perseverance, industry and unswerving integrity. Mr. Keller commenced business as a manufacturer of soaps in 1849. Previously all good soap for the wholesale trade was imported from the North and Europe, and thus many hundred thou-:sands of dollars were taken from our city. Mr. Keller Commenced in a small way; his fret year's business amounting to only two thousand boxes, and considering the competition he was obliged to meet, it will be readily,elieved that his profits were not large. But he was not a man to be frightened by obstacles; he made a good article, gave good weight, kept his expenses low, and was -satisfied to make a living. He had not entered the lists with the expectation of amassing a fortune, but with the:etermination of making a business which would constantly increase, and give satisfaction to his customers -as well as himself. His enterprise made a market for (Late F. Charleville,) =O- 5Z5 St. Clharles Street, Guns, ifles, Revolvers, Game Bags, Shot Pouches, Flasks, etc., RODS, E, NETS, LINES, ETC., All articles required for Hunting and Fishing, at MODERATE PRICES. Supply Yourseli with a Copy of NEW ORLEANS C.ITY DIRECTORY FOR 1876, Containing a Map of the City and Street Guide. L. SOARDS & CO., Publishers, 5 Commercial Place, 41 REPUBLIOAN, OFFKICIAXL JOURN AL Thu Uaited Stalev, thl Sltat of Louisiana - D —ANThe City of New Orleans. The Daily ea ublioam In published every day (Mondays excepted) at 9Q CGA~/V STIR ET, -- BY THE -- New Orleans Republicaii Printing Company. TERMS: $12 a year; $6 for 6 mos.; $3 for 3 mos.; in advanceSingle copies 5 cents. The Weeykly Eepublican Is published every Saturday morning. 42 [ESTABLISlIHED 1868.] L. i. iURB"A'S Pubiishi% 1etuas rad NhT aper AdArtising Ageiy, No, 19 Ccmmercial Place, NEW7 ORLEANS. Ilie Southwestern Granger, a weekly newspaper, at 81 per year. Circulates in Louiliana, Texas, Misesssippi, Arkansas, Ilorida, Alabama, Georgia, and is the neatest, most inlerestirg and chespest weekly in the Southwest. Publishediand tdited by W. L. Mur'ray. Murray's Fontlhwesti.rn Graenge Directoiy. cf niie States, giving the names and pest cfice address of Secretaries and Masters. $3 per copy. o INT Xi -Ir CD 2srsT 3E 0 2E OKIMINU r.L -P- L-Z I W. MIurray's Southern Newspaper List, 155 Weeklieso An advertisement in 1155 Southern VWe.eklies, pubillil, d in the States of Louisiana, M ississippi, Texas, Alabama, A rk1ansas, Floiida, Tennessee, Ken:tucly, Georgia, Yirginia, South Carolina, I;oihl Carolina, will ost only one cent a line each ins( rtion.: 0. O. C: S78. The New Orleans Price Current Has by far the MOST EXTENDED CIROTJLATION Of any exclusively Commercial Paper in the Southwsest, and is recognized As Authority Throughout the United States, It is sent to subscribers in nearly every CCouty1 and Town in tho _great Missiesi:pi Valley, and the Gulf States, besides haaing a geiSeral circulation in every State in the Union. A dvertisers will consult their interests by a liberal use of the colh;nns of'THE PRICE CURRENT. Independent of our subscription Iist, whlich (m braces the first MERCHANTS AND FINANCIIElS Of the American and European Cities, the large number forwarded by New Orleans Factors to their correspondents throughout the cotton and sugar regions, and the West, enibles our patrons to make known their business to purclaserls who can scarcely be approached in any other way. Office-Nos. 129 and 131 Gravier Street. NEW OR3.LE/ANS43 F. I na &SoU u l PiersoX, oN. 19 Maronne Street, N:EW V 0 EL T___, OLEA- T S, Adjoining the Jrsuit's Church. -DE;. F. EI3 4IKIW:PI:X Hias been practising his profession in this city for thirtysix years and the BEAUTY and DURABILITY Of his operations are too well known to require commento D3R. I3PERSOM Also, is well known as a skillful operator, and in the department of making ARTIFICIAL TEETH, Has no superior. 44 VISITOR'S GUIDE. 113 many tons annually of fatty matter, which before had been wasted, and gave employment to a large number of people. The reputation of Keller's soap stands second to none in the country, and the demand has been growing year by year, until last year his sales went over sixty thousand boxes, and the wide spread popularity of his brands necessitated an enlargement of his establishment and additional facilities. For this purpose he has just erected a splendid building having a front of one hundred and fifty-five feet on Freret street, with two wings fronting on Josephine and St. Andrew streets, which are each two hundred and thirtyone feet long, all fire-proof. In this splendid structure he has three enormous kettles; the first has a capacity of twenty-two thousand gallons, and in it one hundred and eighty thousand pounds of soap may be finished; The next kettle holds fourteen thousand gallons, and one hundred and ten thousand pounds of soap may be finished from it, and the other kettle has a capacity of four thousand gallons, or thirty-five thousand pounds of soap. Besides these he has several kettles of smaller dimensions. The establishment is fitted up with all the latest and most approved machinery, the whole giving Mr. Keller such facilities that he can now double the quantity produced last year, and sell soap as cheap as anywhere in the world. Mr. Keller is just about to add the toilet soap making to the line of his manufactures, and expects to turn out as fine an article as any in the country. The importation of boots and shoes has been an immense trade, but of late years many of our business men have embarked in the manufacture of these articles, and among them JOHN HANSEN, No. 35 Canal, corner of Peters street, is one of the most active and energetic. Mr. Hansen has recently enlarged his factory, employing a large force of experienced and skillful workmen, and is now turning out all descriptions.of boots and shoes of a quality superior to Northern made 114 HOIME INDUSTRIES. articles, and at prices which makes the competition prac — tical, and must lead to a constantly increasing trade. Mr,. Hansen, upon commencing his present factory, made a strong appeal to our people to support him in his efforts to give employment to the deserving by manufacturing at home, and we are pleased to know that the response has been such as to encourage him to make still greater improvements. Twenty-five years' experience in the business, during which he lhas worked with a persistent industry, has given Mr. Hansen the knowledge necessary for the successful prosecution of his business, and make, it an important adjunct to the trade of our city. A decided improvement in the TEA AND COFFEE trade has been made by Mr. J. J. Martin, No. 5 Camp, street. Besides the immense business that hle does in tea of all grades and prices, he has recently introduced steam into his establis >ment, which is used in parching and grinding the great quantities of coffee which he sells,. One of the novelties of Camp street, which cannot fail to attract the attention of strangers, is the great coffee pot on the gallery of his store, which may be seen steaming away at all hours of the day. P. H. HARMON has tor years been engaged in the manufacture of brooms,. an article of every day use, which formerly came almost entirely from the North and West. Having had long experience in the business, Mr. Harmon secured the most approved machinery and a number of skilled workmen, and at once entered into competition with these older manufacturers. So successful has he been that almost the entire trade of this section is now supplied with brooms manufactured in this city. Mr. Harmon's factory is at No. 96 Tchoupitoulas street A novelty in SEWING MACHINES may be seen at the establishment of Mr, Win. Gregg, No, 154 Canal street. Thisis a sewing machine run by steam, VISITOR'S GUIDE 11.-' and thousands of persons, as they pass, stop to inspect this wonderful instrument. AMr. Gregg has sold a number of these machines, and all have given the most entire satisfaction to their purchasers. About six months ago JOHN KENZ commenced the manufacture of boots and shoes at No. 160 Royal street, in the building known as the Old Post Office. He has already gained a wide reputation for furnishing good, durable and cheap articles. Besides making boots and shoes to supply his own store and to, sell to the trade, Mr. Kenz takes orders, and at short notice will supply a home made article, neat, stylish and comfortable. lie makes shoes at from $3 50 upwards,, and sells at wholesale and retail. The patronage recievedc by those engaged in this important branch of trade will cause them to increase their facilities, and thus a largeamount of money formerly sent abroad will be kept heree to encourage the mechanics and laborers of our own. city. In this connection we desire to call attention to the SASH AND BLIND FACTORY of Mr. George Purves, located at the corner of St. Charles. and Clio streets. This factory is supplied with all the latest machinery, and turns out work equal to any in theworld. Mr. Purves now supplies much of the sash, blinds and doors, dressed lumber, etc., which formerly came from the West, and prides himself that he can compete, not only in quality and style, but in prices, witk all foreign manufacturers. PUBLIC BUILDINGS. THE CUSTOM HOUSE. Thirty years ago the First Municipality of New Orleans offered the United States its choice of several squares, to be conveyed in fee simple, provided a Custom House, worthy of the growing commerce of the city would be,erected. The United States accepting the proposition, -the Secretary of the Treasury, selected the "Custom House Square " as the most eligible of those offered, and in a short time thereafter the plans of A. T. Wood were adopted, November 22d, 1847, and the work commenced October 23, 1848. A thirty years' review of how the work has been conducted on this St. Peters of New Orleans, would be altogether incompatable with the space or business of a guide book; suffice it that the work was carried on with greater or less expedition, according to the means at disposal, till the war, when, for a time, it was entirely suspended. When work was recommenced, under Colonel Morse, the building was literally filled with rubbish of all sorts, To remove this and finish the portion now used as the Post Office was the first task of this gentleman and his skilled assistants. How well they have performed their labors can easily be seen by a visit to the building. Next the completion of the BUSINESS BOOM -engrossed their attention. A glance at this beautiful room, the finest business room in the world, is all that we can give. The size of the entire room is 125x95 feet; the height-from floor to glass dome or ceiling, fifty-four feet. Fourteen lofty columns are placed so as to give the central part of the room, a space of 45x65 feet, for the use of the general public, and outA.ide that for the accommodation of the officers and VISITOE'S GUIDE. 117 clerks. The columns are of the Corinthian order with attic bases; the lower portion of the shaft plain and polished. the capital varied to allow of designs indicative of the purposes of the room. At the top of each capital is a basso relievo of Juno, and another of Mercury, and designs of cotton and tobacco plants. These are so arranged that each faces its opposite on every column, and by looking at four capitals from any position, all the designs can be comprehended at a glance. The tiling of the floor is laid out, in pattern, of black and white marble, in tiles, each two feet square, with borders in black marble from column to column. Sixteen light holes are cut in the floor, four feet six inches in diameter, floored with glass one inch thick, cast on a hammered surface to brerk the rays of light, and which will be ground to a smoot' surface, when it will present the appearance of green marble. Each plate is the centre of a star, handsomely inlaid of black marble. The room is heated by steam, the steam coils being suspended in the floor from the arches, and shielded by hexegon pedestals with marble tops. Altogether, the room is a wonderful triumph of the art and genius of man, and must be seen to be understood or appreciated. To Mr. John J. Hannan, the skilled Superintendent, much praise is deservedly given for the able manner in which he has conducted the finishing of the Post Office department of the building, as also the work done on the magnificent room which is the subject of our sketch. STATE HOUSE. Formerly known throughout the country as the St. Louis Hotel, was built in 1841, and was for many years one of the most famous hotels in the South. It was: within the walls of this magnificent structure that the people of New Orleans entertained Henry Clay in the winter of 1842, in a style commensurate with the wealth and refinement of the then prosperous and hopeful Crescent City, and in its famous ball room, the Convention to frame a new State Constitution met in 1843, which embraced almost every man of influence and talent in 118 PUBLIC BUILDINGS. Louisiana. John Rt. Grimes, Pierre Soule, Christian HRoselius,. Roman, Downs, Eustis, Brent, Marigny, Conrad, and such other distinguished gentlemen, scholars, statesmen and patriots. While its elegant rotunda was used as a Chamber of Commerce, Board of Brokers and'Cotton Exchange room, as well as for the political meetngs of the Whig and D]emocratic parties, or for those of charitable or other purposes. This time-honored building, around which so many ennobling and pleasing memories cluster, has for the past two years been used as a State House. The building is on St. Louis street, between Chartres and Royal. CITY -ALL. Corner of St. Charles and Layfayette streets. contains Qa different municipal business rooms, Treasurer's office, Lyceum and Library, etc., and is a large, commodeous and handsome structure of brick, marble and stone. The front is of the Grecian Doric order and remarkable for the graceful beauty of its stately columns. ODD FELLOW'S HALL. This building, on Camp between Lafayette and Poydras, is, as its name indicates, the temple of the I. 0. 0. F. in our city, and is of national fame on account of its use and for the many brilliant assemblages that have graced its spacious and beautifully finished ball room. The lodge rooms are said to be without equals for arrangements and appointments, and this rapidly increasing Order may well congratulate itself on giving to New Orleans one of the chief ornaments among her public buildings. NEW A$SONIC RALL. This building of which the foundation and corner stone alone are laid, will, when completed, be one of the finest and most beautiful in our city. It will front on St. Charles street, just above Tivoli Circle, and be of large dimensions, having a front of 147 feet, depth 92 feet, and two wings 38 feet wide by 84 feet deep, The corner stone was laid on February 15, 1872, with all the solemn and imposing rites of Masonic ceremo VISITOR'S CGUIDE. 119 siies. It is a beautiful block of granite from the mount-:ains of Georgia, and a present from the Grand Lodge of -that State. The IMasonic grand bodies and many of the lodges occupy the old Masonsic Hall on St. Charles street, opposite Commercial Place. THE CITY PRISONS. These edifices, which are three stories high and built.of brick, at a cost of about $200,000, are situated between St. Ann and Orleans streets, occupying 123 feet on each and a space of 139 feet between them. They are two in number, divided by a wide passage way. The main building has its principal entrance on Orleans street, v.'c;n is closed by strong iron doors. The lower story is used as offices and apartments of the jailor. The second and third stories are used for prisoners, and are divided into large rooms. The building is surmounted by a pavillion with an alarm bell. STo PATREICK'S HLL. This stately edifice, corner of Camp and Lafayette streets, built for the St. Patrick's Hall Association, has been recently added to the fiue buildings of our city, the corner stone being laid Mlarch 17, 1874. The building, which is the result of the energy and public spirit of a few well known citizens, is one of the most elegant and spacious in the South, and is justly a matter of pride to the projectors of the enterprise. The lofty and spacious concert room is one of the finest in the United States, and has already achieved an extensive fame for the magnitude.and beauty of its proportions, GRUNEWtALD HALL. This edifice, although the result of the private enterprise and personal energy of the gentleman whose name it bears, may still be justly classed among the finest of our public buildings. It is a handsome four story stone front structure, situated on Baronne street, between Canal and Common streets, having a front on Baronne street of 103 feet by a depth of 160 feet. 120 PUBLIC BUILDINGS. The graceful proportions and admirable arrangements throughout reflect the highest credit upon the refined taste and good judgment of this public spirited citizen. The lower story is occupied by the owner of the building, Mr. Louis Grunewald, as a music store and show rooms for musical instruments, and are the most spacious and elegantly fitted up of the sort in the South. The other stories, which contain many large, airy and lofty rooms, are occupied as club rooms, office*, etc. On the second floor is the now famous concert hall, 100 by 54 feet, one of the most magnificent in point of construction and ornamentation to be found anywhere. The very perfect acoustics of the room make it a favorite auditorium with our music loving population, and an appreciated stage by professional and amateur singers. While in this city, that queen of song, M'lle Ilma de Murska, repeatedly praised the acorstics of the Grunewald Concert Hall, pronouncing it the most perfect for the transmission of sounds that she had ever sang in. The central position of the Hall gives it prominence as regards convenience of access by dwellers in all parts of New Orleans, as well as sojourners in our principal hotels and boarding houses. EXPOSITION BUILDING. This elegant building, situated between Julia and Girod streets, having a front of 85 feet on both St. Charles and Carondelet streets, running through the square by straight lines 341 feet. Besides other large well finished rooms for various purposes, it has a concert hall 170x81, with a 41 foot ceiling, in which King of the Carnival gives his receptions and balls on Mardi Gras. This is decidedly the handsomest room of the kind in the South. MECHANICS' INSTITUTE. This substantial and stately building is on the east side of Dryades street, near Canal, and is one of the finest in the city. On the lower floor is the library and committee room of the New Orleans Mechanics' Society. It was in this edifice that the State Senate and House of Representatives met previous to the selection of the St. Louis Hotel as the State House. ESTALBLTSHED 18Q9 Southeru Pablishii an Advertising House, JZ CaVBTS NWALDO, 56 Camp Street, (Over Gauthreaux & WlVright's Depot for Yictcr Scales and MarvilL Safes,) If you wish to reach planters, mechanics, merchants andt other consumers in the country, Advertise Your Busine in country Journal The undersigned, for many years connected both as a writer and solicitor with the best journals of New Orleans, offers his services to adverti-ers s A.'3EB i LO i7 3Ilte 3r He will furnish original and selected reading matter for almanacs, catalogues, and all kinds of business pamphlets, making them both valuable and interesting to the general readir. Merchants who have not the time to spare to attend to sach matters can have their advert sements attractively arranged. C:rds and other announcements written in the most approved style. tie will write for those who are starting new manufactories,or wishing to introduce new patent articles, merchants opening new places, or enlarging and improving their stores. correct and readable descriptions, so as toproperly place them before the public; also, business notices, personal editorials biographical sketches, etc. He will fold and direct circulars, for which he has a carefully arranged directory of over 10,000 new names of parties dealing directly with New Orleans., AMvertisemetts Inseited in the Loading Journals at the Publishers' RateeL J. CURTIS WALDO, Advertising Agent, Publisher and Business Writer, 45 JOHmN H1ENZ, M an;facturer of Home Made Boots and Shoes, At $1a a, P 3eoi a id?iw l, KOYAL STREET, Opposite Gem Saloon. PATENT OFFIC AGENOY, (Established 1865.) American and Forei;n Patents, Trade Marks, CO:E S::OD3:TS I'S,:HEtc., Procured by H. N. J.ENKINS, No. 27 COMMERCIAL PLACE, - NEW OlLEANS. 4aCirculars of instruction"sent by lmail free of charge. D a Joha C. B @ Office, 89 Canal St, cor. Chartres, New Orleans. OrICE IHOURS, 9 A. M.'O 12 M. 1 P. M. TO t: P. M, SHELDON COLLINS CO,, Mannfacturers of OFFICE AND DEPOT, 26 FEAIT:?02T'STE'rE, NET YORE. A full assortment of these Inks constantly kept for sale at list p rices C(.-I S..7. DAili, 38 Camp Street, New Orleans. With A. W. IIYATT. 46 Wheeler I Wilson POW JNJSPYY P Sewum Mmabie The best Sewing Machine for Family, Plantation, Manu facturing and general work ever offered. Years have been spent in improving this machine, until it now stands before' the world the Only Really Perfect Sein Matchine. Ladies should call and examine this Which has stood the test of TWENTY-TWO YEARS of the most bitter opposition. OFFICIAL AND RELIABLE STATISTICS,.Showing the contrast between the Wheeler & Wilson and other FAMILY SEWING MACHINES in use: Wheeler & Wilson Family Machines.....1,325,666 Singer Family Machines....................... 995,125 Howe.......................o....... 631,020 Grover & Bnker Family Machines..........7... 275999 W eed Family Machines............................. 199,876 Wilcox & Gibbs Family Machines.................. 103,222 Of.ice ad. S0alGs-=oon:= 149 Canal Street, - - - - NEW ORLEANS, LA. 1m~. An PEOK, Agent for Frank Leslie's Cut PAPER PATTERNS. 47 No. 17 Tchoupitoulas Street, IMPOR TERS - AND: GENERAL tIOY1SSION MERC4ANTS. Sole Agents for the celebrated,, ACItl ll" - Iil:lpit Deetjens' BREMEN BEER, Jas. Muir & Sons' EDINBURGH ALE., E. & J. Burke's GUINNESS STOUT, E. & J. Burke's BASS'S ALE, E. & J. Burke's ALLSOPP'S ALE, E. & G. Hibbert's BASS'S ALE, E. & G. Hibbert's BARCLAY'S STOUT,. Cautrell & Cochrane's GINGER ALE, Poultney &. Co.'s BRANDIES, F. Klepper & Co.'s CLARETS and OIL,, J. Ramsay's SCOTCH WHISKIES, J. A. J, Nolets' EAGLE GIN. Original J. Martin's WHISKEY. Orders from the Trade solicited. 48 iESITOR'S CtTIDE. 121 NEW 0RLEANS GAS WORKS. The first gas used in this city was in the Camp Street Theatre, owned by the late James H. Caldwell, to whose energy and enterprise New Orleans is much indebted. The first gas company was formed in 1829, but did not succeed, and gas was not regularly introduced into the city until 1834, when by Mr. Caldwell's efforts a company was formed, which has ever since been one of the most prosperous corporations of our city. The works, which are said to be the best constructed of their kind in this country, are about a mile from the river, and occupy the whole of the square bounded by Gravier, Perdido, Magnolia and Locust streets. The offices of the company are in the elegant building,corner of Common and Baronne streets, one of the most costly and showy structures of which our city can boaot. MIORESQUE BUILDING. This magnificent iron building occupies a small square bounded by Poydras, North, Camp and St. Mary's, 150 feet on each street. The edifice is three stories and an attic in height. The four fronts are of iron, in the Moorish style, and were made at the foundry of McElvain & Co., Holly Springs, Mississippi. This splendid property is owned by the heirs of the late John Gauche Esq. NEW ORLEANS SAVINGS INSTITUTION. This handsome bank, 156 Canal street, is one of the most elegant business houses in the South, whether the dimensions, the convenience, or beauty of finish be considered. The massive carved furniture and richly frescoed walls of the interior are master works of art, and well worthy of inspection. 31INERVA RHLL. This handsome little hall is situated on Clio, between Prytania and St. Charles streets. It was for many years under charge of the late Prof. Vegas, who made it a popalar place for private parties, balls. soirees, ladies' fairs and other entertainments. It is now under charge of Prof. Auguste Davis, whose musical compositions have obtained a national reputation. Prof. Davis has here a 10 122 SOCIETIES. large dancing class, numbering many of the best people of our city. The hall is still rented for private parties, balls, etc., and its convenient location, accessible by city railroads, makes it a general favorite for such pur poses. SOCIETIES. HOWARD ASSOCIATION. This society, which was organized in August 1837, has always held a foremost rank among the benevolent Associations of New Orleans. During seasons of health and prosperity it is seldom heard of, but when pestilence and want stalk abroad, the members buckle on their armor, and with a self-abnegation well worthy of the memory of the great English philanthropist from whom the society takes its name, go forth to relieve the suffering and distress of their fellow beings, making no distinction on account of wealth or position in their ministrations. The present officers of the Association are; E. F. Schmidt, President; J. F. Vande griff, Vice President; R. L. Robertson, Treasurer, and 1'. R. Southmayd, Secretary. SHAKESPEARE CLUB. This club which was organized on the 8th of May, 1867, is deservedly a favorite with the people of New Orleans. Originally organized by the members of the Louisiana Histrionics and Crescent Dramatic Association, its history as a dramatic association has been a series of brilliant successes, while its roll of non-acting members, numbering many of the most intelligent and estimable young men, and some of the staunchest of our merchants, gives it a standing as a social club, equal to any in the country, The Shakespeares were, we believe, the first to introduce what is called "complimentary entertainments," VISITOR'S GUIDE 123 the entire etpenses being borne by the members, whose friends are invited to witness the performances, in the same spirit as an individual would select the company for a social gathering in his own parlors. It may therefore well be believed that their audiences include the most refined, intelligent and respected of our people, and make up assemblages of beauty and fashion rarely equaled. Among the plays presented, all of which were rendered with an excellence denoting careful study, correct appreciation and artistic ability of the highest order, we may mention, Richelieu, Ingomar, Love's Sacrifice, Marble Heart, Lady of Lyons, The Rivals, Macbeth, Hamlet, and Money. In fact the dramatic portfolio of the club has embraced all or nearly all of the really good plays of the day, in the production of which a versatality of talent has been displayed among its members, which could not be surpassed by any other similar organization in the country. But the club, like all things human, has had its trials and misfortunes. The destruction of its beautiful-Club House, corner Canal and Dryades streets, with all the furniture, books and other valuables, without insurance, threw upon it a financial load which would have extinguished almost any other society. But there were those among its members who were attached to the old fame, and who determined to fight their way through to prominence and prosperity again.'heir object Las at last been accomplished; the club is once more out of debt and established on a firm financial basis. For this result too much credit can not be given to the worthy President of the club, Col. W. T. Vaudry, who has administered its affairs for nearly three years with rare ability and judgment, By a course of firmness and justice, always combined with courtesy, he has held the members together, making the club still more a favorite with them, while his genial bearing and steiling qualities, both in social and business circles, have attracted to the club many of the best men of our city. In his efforts he has been well supported by Messrs. A. Hero, Jr., Dave C. Johnson, T. O'Neill, Frank H. Wilson, Judge Geo. H. Braughn, and other gentlemen, who are deserveedly popular with all who know them, and are earnest workers in whatever cause they may espouse. 124 sOCIETIES.'he club now occupies the splendid suite of rooms over the frout of the Varieties Theatre, on Canal, beDauphine and Burgundy streets. The furniture is of the.latest styles, and the walls are adorned with beautiful.pietur s and all the comforts of club life are provided'or its members. The present officers of the club are; V. T. Vaudry, PIrtsident; A. W. Hyatt, Vice President; Andrew Hero, Jr., Financial Secretary; Joseph M. Payro, Treasurer.'rank B. Wilson, Secretary; Ed. Lilienthal., F. H. lWhiteker, E. 30. Ballard, Stewards. ORLEANS IRAMIATIC ASSOCIATION. This club, which was organized on June 30, 1866, has a splendid suite of rooms at the cornerof St. Charles and Common streets, the entrance being on the first named thorouhf:are. During the summer season they give to their friends and admirers a series of complimentary entertainments, which call together the representatives of the wealth, beauty and fashion of our city, presenting.audiences of rare brilliancy. Their dramatic performances have always been characterized by good taste, skill,and ability, the strength of the Associatio showing:marked talent in every department of the histrionic art. During the visit of the Knights Templar, the Association, by their prompt action in receiving and entertaining our guests, well maintained the reputation of New Orleans for generous hospitality. They have, in their many entertainments, appeared in nearly all the leading society plays and dramas, attaining a degree of excellence in each which might well be referred to with pride by their friends. The present officers of the Association are: John J.'Miller, President; W. H. Beanham, Vice President; Frank M. Kerr, Recording Secretary; Thomas A. Gleason, Corresponding Secretary; Leon Meyers, Treasurer; E, J. Angell, Financial Secretary; Geo. Stern, Stage Manager; John A. Cairnes, Assistant Stage Manager. CRESCENT CITY RIFLE CLUB. Among the pastimes to which the gentlemen of our *city devote their leisure hours, none is more popular VISITOR'S GUIDE. 1 25 tlan that of rifle shooting. Some time last spring a number of the admirers of this sport, wishing to have a place where long range practicing could be had, resolved to form a new Rifle Club, and from this resolution sprang the Association whose name heads this article. The charter is dated 31st July, 1875, and recorded on the 21st of September following, the original being signed by the following well known and popular gentlemen: William J. Behan, W. T. Vaudry, Johnl Glynn, Jr., Wm. H, Renaud, Samuel Muller, P. M. Fauquier and Jamfs Buckley, With their usual promptness and energy these gentlemen proceeded with the work of organization, securi-ng and fitting up a park. The ground selected is on Bayou. St. John, just beyond the long bridge, where ample room for any desired range was found. Here a handsome Club House has been built and supplied with' all appurtenances for the eijoyment of this invigorating and healthful sport. The Club has three batteries, two huLdred, five hundred and one thousand yards each, the position of the batteries being well chosen, so as to give to the marksmen the best possible light for good practice. The park was formerly a plantation, one of the first under cultivation in our State. A legend is told to the ffect that its ancient (wner, to secure his treasures from the prying eyes of the world, buried a ftibulous sum of gold, in a leather trunk, among the grand old cpdars which fill the park on the left of the Club House. Whether this betrue or not, the cec'ars are there, ranged in rowe, and intersper, ed with full grown orange ti ees, making delightfully shaded avenues, just the place for a family pic-nie,. or a quiet ramble in good ccmpany. "Round and round the rowan tree, out upon the greenDarting here and there about, merry spirits are seen.'What is that to you or 1? i' one the viser we, If fairy elf, or faily fay, sport upon the lea," What a merry place this will be when the Club gives its festival Myriads of lights hanging among the arches of those old trees, the sweet perfume of orange blossoms, mingling Nwih that fior a thousand other flowers, 126 SOCIETIES. charming ladies and gallant men, music, laughter and gay conversation-all that is required by the cultivated and refined for real enjoyment. Our visitors should not fail to take a trip to this delighful sylvan retreat where they sre certain to be courteously received. The officers of the Club are Col. W. J. Behan, President; Col. W. T. Vaudry, Vice President; Samuel Mullen, Secretary, and John K. Renaud, Treasurer. Trustees-W. H. Renaud, Col. John Glynn, Jr.. Col. M. Buck Miller, Capt. A. C. Smith, and Dr. G3o. Howe. Shooting masters-MHj. F. O. Minor, G. R. Ober, Dudley Selph, Maj. Wmi. Arms. Armorer-Win. Weiss. No spirituous or malt liquors are allowed on the grounds, and all betting is strictly prohibited. The club now numbers about two hundred members, among whom are some gentlemen who have been prominent as riflemen for twenty-five years. Wednesday and Sunday are practice days, and on either of these days some excellent shooting may be witnessed. NEW ORLEANS TYPOGRAPHICAL UNION. Formed Mity 9, 1835. Reorganized under the National charter. One of the most flourishing Unions in the country, having at present a membership of about 350. Rooms corner Perdido and Carondelet streets. Officers: E. Bentley, President; J. C. Murray, Vice President; Geo. C. Crowther, Recording Secretary; J C. Rollins, Corresponding Secretary; W. H. Drury, Financial Secretary; T. F. Hedges, Treasurer. CLERKB'S BENEVOLENT ASSOIATION, This Association'w ts organized in 1865, and has become one of the most popular societies in our city. Combining benevolence with pleasant social intercourse, it has relieved its sick members, assisted those looking for employment, and every year enlarged its sphere of usefulness. The officers at present are as follows: John. C. Smith, President; E. A.. Louis,'Vice Presicent; A. Lasalle, Treasurer; Geo. W. Emanuel. Recording Secretary; Henry Durel, Jr., Financial Secretary; L. L. Knapp, Grand Conductor; F. Camba, Assistant Conductor; J. VISITOR'S GUIDE 127 C. Wilder, Guardian, and C. F. Schnell, Aug. B. Diemel, P. Tisne, Jr., Charles Oberle, F. A. Thiel, R. M. Hailes, A. H. C. Odenwald and Joseph Garcia, Board of Directors. YOUNG MEN'S BENEVOLENT ASBSOCIATION. Rooms, Grunewald Hall. Geo. HE. Braughn, President; Eug. Lalmant, Vice President; S. Sutei, Treasurer; J. J. Bercejay, Secretary. AURORA BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION. Organized May 1st, 1872. Meets first and third Friday of each month. Hall corner of Exchange Alley and Custom House street. Officers: Eugene May, President; A. F. McLain, Vice President; A. Kalinski, Treasurer; Edgar L. Mahen, Recording Secretary; J. A. C. Wadsworth, Financial Secretary, John J. Mellon, Grand Marshal; J. O. Jackson, Grand Conductor; A. Smith, Inside Sentinal. CATHOLIC TOTAL ABSTINENCE. STATE UNION.-Officers:X Rev. D. McKiniry, Spiritual Director; Thos. G. Rapier, President; H. R. Giffoey, First Vice President; J. T. A. O'Meallie, Second Vice President; J. C. M. Kavenaugh, Secretary; William H. Byrnes, Grand Marshal; P. J. Donnegan, Sergeant-at Arms. MASONIC. Qfficers of the Grand Lodge: John G. Fleming. Grand Master; Wm, Robson, Deputy Grand Master; Wm. R. Whitaker, Senior Grand Warden; Julius Lisso, Junior Grand Warden; A, W. Hyatt, Grand Treasurer; Jas. 0, Batchelor, M. D., Grand Secretary. There are 32 lodges in the city. The officers of the Grand Chapter of ROYAL ARCH MASONS. Samuel J. Powell, Grand High Priest; Jos. IT. DeGrange, Deputy Grand High Priest; Jas. C. Batchelor, Grand Secretary. OFFICERS OF GRAND COUNCIL. W. R. Whitaker, M. P. Grand Master; C. B. Wheeler, 128 SOCIE IES. Deputy J, Grand Master; Gustave Sontag., Grand Recorder. Officers Grand Commandry KNIGHTS TE)IPLAR. Sir Jos. H. DeGrange, R. E. Grand Commander; Sir M. E. Girard, V. E. D. Grand Commander; Sir Gustave Sontag, E. Grand Recorder. Officers of the Grand Consistory 3'2D DEGREE, A. AND A. S. E.. J. B. Scott, Grand Commander.in-Chief; Gustave Sontag, Grand Recorder. ODD FELLOWS. Officers of the Grand Lodge: S. B. Sifers. M. W. Grand Master; Wm. Seymour, K. W. D. Grand Master; A. J. Vandegriff, R. W. Grand Warden; F. W. Delesdernier. R. W. Grand Secretary; Jno. B. Heno, R. WV. Grand Treasurer; W. C. Wilson, S. T. Grisamore, R. W, Grand Representatives to G. L. U. S; J.G. Dunlap, W. Grand Chaplin; C. Ellerman, W. Grand Marshal; H. Feiman, W. Grand Conductor; J. Potter', W. Grand Guardian; G. F. Mathes, W. Grand Herald. There-are 24 lodges in the State, 14 of which are in the city. SEVEN WISE IEN, Officers Grand Conclave of Louisiana: G. W. Sniff, Grand Archon; F. Fuhr, Grand Chancellor; E, R. Boher, Grand Provost; Jas. Scheling, Grand Treasurer; W. S. Crockett, Grand Financial Scribe; A. Sambola, Grand Scribe; C. H. Hoffner, Grand Inspector General; H. Copple, Grand Herald; O. S. Babcock, Grand Prelate. VARIETY DIAITATIC CLUB. Club Room No. 16, St. Charles street. Officers:John M/1. Conway, President; William Gowland, Vice President; John R. Stewart, Recording Secretary; A. F. Michel, Financial Secretary; L. A, Davidson, Treasurer; Max Stern, Stage Manager. Philip Werlein, at tk O, dc Sta0K RQWv o G0v ORGANIZED 1809. CAPITAL, $I0,000,0O0,00, GOLD. ASSETS IN THE UNITED STATES, $1,600,000. WM. E. FITZGERALD, Agent, No. 2 Carondelet Street, NEW ORLEANS, LA. ST. CHARLES SAIMPLE ROO NO, 29 ST. CHARLES STREET, Under the St. Charles Hotel. OcH O= I C 0 Wines, Liplors, Chlmpapnes and Cordiaig In quantities and at prices to suit. ST. CHARILES EXCHANGE, In the Rotunda St. Charles Hotel. ST. CHARLES BILLIARD ROOM, Supplied with Collender's latest and most improved tables. Visitors calling at either of my establishments, as aboTe, will be dourteotsly and satisfactorily attended to. CHAS. LACOUME, Proprietor. 63 Daniel McKendrick, House, Ship and Steamboat PLUMBER, A ITT, 1 C,, Respectfully announces to his old patrons and the public generally that he has resumed business at his new store, centrally located NTo. 153. CAMP STREET, OPPOSITE ST. PATRICK S CHURCH,:NSEW 03 0 Xi EAJ3 S, and will give prompt and personal attention to any new work or repairs in his line. Has on hand and is receiving all descriptions of BRASS FAUCETS, WATER and GAS PIPES, BATH TUBS, PUMPS, HYDRANTS, WATER CLOSETS, Etc. Agent for "STAG'S HEAD," Elevated Oveu C.ookiZng HRnges THE BEST IN MARKET. Orders solicited and entire satisfaction guaranteed for best materials, latest improvements, skillful and careful workmanship and the very lowest charges. A. S. CU(TLER, THE CHEAPEST PAINTER IN T-IHE CITY, rE3timates given for HOUSE AND SIGN PAINTING, and the work done in the MOST SATISFACTORY MANNER, SHOP, No. 136 Camp Street, Betw\een Girod add Lafayette Streets, o NEW ORLEANS. 64 A. THOMSON & CO., PURC HASING Commission Merchants, Specialty of Sugar, Molasses and Rice. Rtfined Sugar and Molasses Of all grades.: Corner Gravier and Tchoupitoulas Streets. MINERVA. HALL, 138 Clio Street, Between Prytania and St Charles. PROF. A. DAVIS, Successor to J. Vegas, has opened his Dancing classes at the above centrally located Hall. All of the latest dances taught in a few lessons. LADIES' CLASSEs-From 12 to 2 P. M., on Mondays and Fridays. GENTLEMEN'S CLASSES-From 7 to 9 P. M., on Tuesdays and Saturdays. CHILDREN'S CLASSES-From 4 to 6 P. M., Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. TERMS LIBERAL. The Hall may be rented for private Soirees, Parties and other private entertainments. 65 CITY GOVERNMENT. CHARLES J. LEEDS.. —..-.. —. —... —-Mayor. EDWARD PILSBURY.....-. Administrator of Finance. JAMES G. BROWN.... - -.Administrator of Accounts. P.L. BOUNY............Administrator of Assessments. lE. A. BURKE...-_. Administrator of Improvements. LEON BERTOLI.....Adm'r of W. W. & Pub. Buildings. J. O LANDRY........ -Administrator of Commerce. DEiN IS McCARTHY..-... —.Administrator of Police. B. F. JONAS..-....-....- -... City Attorney. T. S. HARDEE... --—..-City Surveyor. QUSTAVE LE GARDEUR..-..........City Notary. COURTS. SUPREME COURT-Court House, Chartres street, opposite Jackson Square —Hon. John T. Ludeling, ChiefJustice; Hons. Jamis G. Taliaferro, Rufus K. Howell, P. Hickey Morgan and W, G. Wyly, Associate Justices; John M. Howell, Clerk. First Judicial District embraces the parish and city of New Orleans. SUPERIOR COURT-Jacob Hawkins, Judge; John Burke, Clerk. SUPERIOR CRIMINAL COURT-Hiram R, Steele, Judge; John Fitzpatrick, Clerk. -0DISTRICT COURTS, FIRST DISTRICT-Edmund Abell, Judge; John R. Clay' Clerk. 12 154 ATTORNEYS AT LAW. SECOND DISTRICT-A. L. Tissot, Judge; Frank Pace, Jr., Clerk. THIRD DISTRICT-Edmund Meunier, Judge; C. A. Baque, Clerk. FOURTH DISTRICT-B. L. Lynch, Judge; Edward De: Blois, Clerk. FIFTH DISTRICT-E. N. Cullom, Jndge; Thomas Duffy, Clerk. SIXTH DISTRICT-Arthur Saucier, Judge; John J.. O'Brien, Clerk. -0MUNICIPAL COURTS. FIRST —Office, Davidson's Row, Carondelet, between Poydras and Lafayette streets; W. L. Evans, Judge. SECOND-Office, second floor Criminal Court building Eugene Staes, Judge. THIRD-Office, 87 Elysian Fields street, Webster Long,. Judge. FOURTH-Office, Rousseau street, near Jackson; Lucien Adams, Judge. FITH-Office, Carrollton Avenue, between Hampson and Second streets; A. G. Brice, Judge. ATTORNEYS AT LAW. BUCK & DINKELSPIEL, 27 Commercial Place. MCENERY, ELLIS & ELLIS, No. 56 Camp street. JOSEPH A. QUINTERO, (Consul for Costa Rica) No. 66 Camp street. VISITOR'S GUIDE. 155 JAMES LINGAN, No. 122 Gravier street. GEO. H. BEAUGHN, 17 Commercial Place. C. Mc RAE SELPH, No. 6 Carondelet street. W. B, LANCASTER, No. 122 Gravier street. JOHN J. FINNEY, No. 13 Commercial Place. RICE & WHITAKER, No. 13 Commercial Place. J. Q. A. FELLOWS, 13 Commercial Place, LEOVY & MONROE, 28 Natchez street, Morgan Building. E. W. HUNTINGTON, No. 11 Exchange Place. JOHN J. BARNETT, No. 9 Carondelet street. NOTARIES. WM. B. SEYMOUR, Notary Public and Commissioner of Deeds, for Texas, Illinois, Mississippi, and other States-Passports procured from the State Department in Washington. 79 Customhouse street. 156 FEIRRIES. A. HER-o, JB., U.S. Commissioner and Notary Public, 17 Commercial Place. MAECEL T. DucRO A, Nota)y Public and Commissioner of Deeds, Room 9, No. 18 Royal street, up stairs, ABI L DREYFOUS, Notary Public, 48 Exchange Place. JAREi FAIEY, U. S. Commissioner and Notary Public, 158 Common street. JOHNJ. BARNETT, Notary Public, 9 Carondelet street. JOSEPH A. QUINTERO, Consul for Costa Rica, Notary Public, 66 Camp street. FE RRIES. FIRST DISTRICT-New Orleans and Algiers-Ferry landing, Canal street. SECOND DISTRICr -New Orleans and Algiers-Ferry landing, St. Ann street. THIRD DISTRICT-New Orleans and Algiers-Ferry landing, Elysian Fields street. FOJURTH DISTRICT-New Orleans and Gretna —Ferry landing, Jackson street. MORGAN'S LA. AND TEXAS R. R. FERRY-From the foot of St. Ann street to railroad depot, Algiers. SLAUGHTER HOUSE COMIPANY'S FER nY-From and to the Slaughter House, Algiers. VISITOR'S GUIDE. 157 LOUISIANA AVENUE FEERY-To B arvey's Canal-Starts from foot of Louisiana Avenue. UPPER LINE FEERY- From the foot of Upper Line to Gretna. CLAY STATUE. Owing to its central location and its artistic merits, this is one of the most familiar sights of New Orleans, Canal street is the great artery of the city, through which the crowds of business men, pleasure seekers and fashionable promenaders circulate and Clay Statue, standing in the most prominent part of this popular avenue, is naturally a point of interest and rendezvous. The statue was inaugurated on the 12th of April, 1856, during the administration of Gerard Stith as mayor of our city. Col. J. B. Walton, the veteran commander of the celebrated battalion of Washington Artillery, was Grand Marshal on the occasion, and Col. J. O. Nixon First Assistant Marshal. The artist, Joel T. Hart, of Kentucky, was present; Wi.m H. Hunt, Esq., was orator of the day, and J. Q. A. Fellows, Esq., was Grand Master, and led the Masonic bodies. The inauguration occasioned one of the largest and most enthusiastic public gatherings ever witnessed in our city. It was at the base of this statue that the people met on the now historic' Fourteenth of September," 1874, and called upon the usurpers to surrender the places and power they had so long held by force. Like the''Tea Party " of Boston, this action struck a sympathetic chord in the hearts of freemen everywhere, and made the Clay Statue of New Orleans a point of interest throughout the civilized world. MARKETS. The markets of New Orleans form a distinctive feature in its customs, and the stranger who fails to visit them during hours of sale, misses a variety in trading that cannot be found elsewhere. FRENCH 1:MARKET. This, tha pioneer of public markets in New Orleans, was located during the Spanish supremacy. The first building, on the site of the meat market, was destroyed by the hurricane of 1812. The present one was built in the following year, according to the designs of J. Piernas, City Silrveyor, at a cost of about $30,000. The French Market, taken as a unity, is of an irregular ground plan, having been constructed at different periods, and may be described in general terms, as a very plain specimen of the Roman Doric order, supported by brick pillars, plastered, and covered with a slate roof. There are three distinct and separate market places comprised in this one mart, the Meat Market, the Vegetable market, and between these, the Bazaar market. The first is what its name implies, a place where meats are exposed for sale. In the second vegitables of all kinds, fish, game, fruit and flowers, have each their sepcrate departments, and in the Bazaar, or middle market, every possible article ia the dry goods line may be procured. Each market is separated from the other by a street, and these spaces are, during market hours, literally covered with stands on which every conceivable nicnac is offered for sale. Then such a confusion of tongues, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, German, and scores of other foreign marchands extolling, each in his native patois, the quality and cheapness of his article of trade, or, perhaps in disgust at your ignorance of foreign dialects, trying to tell you of the merits of their wares in English that bids utter defiance to etymology. VISITOR'S GUIDE. 159 To see the French Market in its glory one must go there on a Sunday morning between five and ten o'clock, and, if at all sensitive, put his corns in the best order, and his temper ditto, then there is no fear. An hour spent in this modern Babel will furnish the visitor, particularly if he be a stranger, with odd sounds and scenes enough to furnish subjects for speculation and amusement, for many a day at least. By all means visit the French Market. POYDRAS MARKET. This smaller and second edition. of the old time markets, was built in 1837 on ground ceded by the Carrollton Railroad Company, for the accommodation of the inhabitants in the rear of the second municipality." Now buildings extend for miles in the rear of the market, while in its immediate neighborhood are some of the best business locations in the city. SECOND STREET MARKET. The rapid growthof the Fourth District and its extension towards the lake, made necessary a public market in that part of town above Jackson and back of St. Charles streets. This want had long been felt, and we believe one unsuccessful attempt was made to supply it, but it remained for the energy and perseverence of a citizen of the immediate neighborhood to erect a building suitable to the wants of the people, and in its proportions be an ornament to that district. Mr. Joseph Raymond, at the time a well known commission merchant in wool, hides, etc., took the matter in hand and the result as seen to-day reflects credit upon his rare foresight and good judgment. The market is built on the corner of Dryades and Second streets, in the squares bounded by those two streets First and Baronne streets, in the cottage style of architecture. Graceful columns support the roof which is surmounted by a cupolo, presenting a very handsome appearance, The market is paved with the best square stone, and divided into one hundred and twenty-two roomy and well arranged stalls, where the choicest meats, fish and vegetables in their seasons may always be obtaire i. The market is justly popular with a wide dis 160 MXnKETST trict of our city; those who have stalls there prepare for first class trade, by supplying the best articles at reasonable prices. The neighborhood around the Second Street Market has become one of the most flourishing in our city, large and well stocked stores where every description of goods may be obtained, have been opened and all are doing a thriving business. New and attractive residences have been built; a church and school have been established, and thus, what was a thinly settled section has become a lively thoroughfare and the property in the vicinity doubled and trebled in value. This change is mainly due to the progressive spirit and energy of Mr. Raymond, who, appreciating the wants of the people, had the nerve to undertake and successfully carry through this great improvement. Every day additions are made, and we have no doubt that the near future will see as busy and thriving a people around the Second Street Market,as in any section of the Crescent City. Both the green and white cars, from the corner of Canal and St. Charles street pass the market, the green cars on Baronne, corner Canal, passes within one square. ST. MARY'S MiEARKET. This market, "the first section of which was constructed in 1822, by Mitchell & Lemoine, "derived its name from the fact of having been built for the convenience of the residents of the " Suburb St. Mary," and was, for quite a number of years after its erection, considered very far up town. It is a very extensive building, but owing to the rapid spreading of the city in the up river direction, and the consequent removal of families, not over twothirds of the space is now occupied; newer and more central markets taking the lead, among these the MAGAZINE STREET MARIKET, situated between St. Mary and St. Andrew streets, on Magazine and Old Camp streets, is one of the best supplied and patronized. KELLER MARKET. This building, the result of the private enterprise of the gentleman whose name it bears, is situated in the rear of I. A. WHEELAHAN., t11 ConlanorL Street, 119 Importer of and dealer in WINOW SHAES, OILS, WINDOW SHADES,, OILS, GLASS, VARNISHES i BRUSHES. A large and well selected stock of articles usually kept by the trade, all of the best quality and sold at WIOLESALE AND RETAIL AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. IlOMOEOPATHIO PHARMIA-CY, ANGELL & CO., 152 Julia Street, - NEW ORLEANS. Specific Remedies for Fever, Coughs, Croup, Asthma, Diarrhoea, Dysentery,Cholera, Dyspepsia, Headache Billiousness and other prevalent complaints. Camphor Pills for Colic, Diarrhoea, Chi.ls and Colds. Phosphorated Bitters for Debility, Nervousness and Loss of Tone. Price 50 cents, For Chills and Fever, Nervous Debility, etc., each $1. Proved by extensive experience to be safe, generally successful and peculiarly adapted to family practice. Each medicine is accompanied by directions and general advice as to treatment of the diseases specified. Agents for Humphrey's Homoeopathic Specifics, Banning's Braces, Abdominal Supporters, etc. Silvering Fluid for cleaning Silver, Gold, Plated Ware, Brass and Marble. 68 OF AND 01=hl0salo Dealers inD Blotting and Wrapping Of every description, / Care, arld a1ri 1OelJops,\ PAPER, BAGS, TIVIN', \ Holyoke Writing, Ledger T Flat Papers, Wade's Inks, Dennison's Tags,;._. PIALIER & CO. ]McGill's Fasteners and Suspending Rings. Sole Soulhern Agents for the New York Type Foundry of GEO BRUCE'S SONS & CO., and Rock River Paper Co's. BUILDING PAPER. All kinds of PRESS ES and PRINTERS' MATERIAL always on hand. 93 anid 05 CCamp Street, NEW ORLEANS / 69 J. MANDIN & CO., ---- And direct Importers ofWies, Bflluiae Gills, - ]rTC., ETC., " 57 Decatur Street, - - NEW ORLEANS. Sole Agency of the celebrated Eugenfe GCiqot Champagne, A wine long a favorite with connoisseurs and good livcrs. Warranted genuine and of unequaled sparkle and flavor N GD -Quarts, $22 per ce; Pints $25 per PRICES IN GODn-QUarts, $22 per care; Pints $25 per case. DISCOUNTS-On 5 cases 10 per cent.;aon 10 cases 12 per cent. Special discounts for large lots 66 PHOENIX MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, HARTFORD, CONN. ASSETS, over.............................$10,000,000 SURPLUS............................... 1,127,000 Absolute security, care in the selection of risks, and rigid economy are, and have been, the leading features of this Company for the past quarter of a century. GEO. S. DARLING, P. O. Box 2050. General Agent. New Orleans Branch, 6 Camp St., N. 0., La. f Send for circulars. Emory Clapp- J.J. Gidiere. Chas, A. Philippi. CLAPP BROTHERS & CO., Cotton Factors Commission Merchants 50 Union Street, NEW ORLEANS. J3. C. MURPHY &; CO., COMMWISSION MERCHANTS, And Dealers in Western Produce. Potatoes, Onions, Beans, Cow Peas. Dried Fruits, etc. I6 Poydras Street, New Orleans. GEORGE PU2IVES,,.AS:., 3]3LalTX3I) and O>0c.z STEAM FACTORY; LUMBER YARD, Corner St. Charles and Clio Streets, NEW ORLEANS, LA. Doors, Blinds and Glazed Sash, Rough and Dressed Lumber, Flooring, Ceiling, Weatherboarding, Laths and Shingles, always on hand at the lowest market prices. P. 0. Box 1620. Box 20 Mechanics' Exchange. 67 VISITOR'S GUIDE. 161the upper part of the Fourth District, between Felicity and St. Andrew, Locust and Magnolia streets, and is a great convenience to the residents of that locality. WASHINGTON AVENUE MARKET. This recently constructed building is admirably arranged for the purposes of a public market. The people of the neighborhood had long felt the necessity of suchl an institution, and at their urgent solicitation the city authorities advertised for bids, but the only man who had; sufficient confidence in the success of the enterprise to undertake its execution was Mr. Joseph Raymond, who had already built and put in operation the Second Street Market. As soon as the contract for the Washington Avenue Market was awarded to him, Mr. Raymond proceeded. energetically to put his plans in execution, and the result was the fiue building where to-day all is life andc activity. The whriter was present at the sale of stalls, and witnessed the lively competition between the butchers, veg — etable dealers and others for stands, of which there are ninety-six. Since its construction, real estate in that vicinity has enhanced in value, and many fine residences have been erected and stores commenced. The market. is conveniently located to one of our city railroad lines, and is destined to be surrounded by one of the most prosperous neighborhoods of our city. Mr. Raymond deserves great credit for his energy and perseverance in these public improvements, which have added so much to the comfort and convenience of our people. The market was opened for business on the 1st of May, 1875. The other important public markets are NINTH STREET MARKET. Magazine, between Ninth and Harmony. CLAIBORNE MARKET. Claiborne, between Gasquet and Common. CARROLLTON MARKEET. Dublin, corner Second, Seventh District. NEW ORLEANS CLEARING HOUSE.,This institution was organized for business June 1st, 1872, and although the project was not at first received with favor, its admirable workings have demonstrated its usefulness, and at present, every banking institution:in the city, save one, belongs to it. Previously, the exchanges were made by the banks individually, the messengers going from bank to bank, thus consuming much valuable time, besides running risks of loss from delay and other causes. The clearings amount daily to about one and a half millions of dollars, while -he balances are less than two hundred thousand dollars. By the aid of the Clearing House, the exchanges are all completed before ten o'clock, and each bank knows exactly where it stands at the commencement of the day's business. Mr. Isaac N. Maynard is the manager of the Clearing House, and was its original projector. He is an old and highly esteemed citizen, and combines in a high degree the sterling qualities necessary in so responsible a posi4ion. The officers of the Clearing House are: President, John C. Gaines; Vice President, Samuel H. Kennedy; Manager, Isaac N. Maynard; Committee of Manage-;ment, Joseph II. Oglesby, Louis Schneider and George.Jonas. BANKS. New Orleans National Bank, 54 Camp street. A. Baldwin, President; J. K. Bell, Vice President; Wm. Palfrey, Cashier. Board of Directors: A. Baldwin, J. K. Bell, J T. Bardeau, J. P. Garvey, A. Chapsky, Chas. Pleasants, Chas. Chaffe, Geo. Martin, Samuel Delgado, D.. lC.cCan, S. Katz, Archie Woods. Citizens' Bank, Corner Royal and Customhouse streets. Capital, $1,500,000. John G. Gaines, President; James J. Tarleton, Cashier. Directors: E. L. Carriere, John G. Gaines, Thomas D. Miller, D. A. Chaffraix, Robert Hare, J. J. Irby, Henry Renshaw. Correspondents: Bank of America, A. D. Selleck, New York, London Joint Stock Bank; Baring Bros, & Co., London; Marcaurd.ndre & Co.; A. & M. Heine, Paris. Louisiana National Bank, 120and122 Common street. Capital, $1,000,000; surplus, $200,000. Jos. H. Oglesby, President; A. Luria, Cashier Directors: J. F. 1). Lanier, Thos. L. Airey, Richard Pritchard, Theo. Hellman, Henry C. Miller, W. J. Frierson, J. H. Oglesby. Germania National Bank, 102 Canal street. Capital, $300,000; surplus, $44,000. Louis Schneider, President; Jules Cassard, Vice President; Henry Roehl, Cashier. Directors: Louis Schneider, Jules Cassard, Henry Abraham, J. W. Bubrmann, L. B. Cain, H. R. Gogreve, John F. Kranz, T. Prudhomme, I. K. Small. IMutual National Bank of New Orleans, 106 Canal street Capital, $800,000; surplus, $184,000 164 BANKS. John T. Hardie, President; A. W. Bosworth, Vice Pres. ident; Joseph Mitchel, Cashier. Directors: John T. Hardie, P. Mlaspero, P. Fourchy, J. C. VanWickle, A. Meyer, E. S. Keep, Adolph Meyer, Chas. L. Chase, L R. Coleman, Offering days, Mondays and Thursdays; discount days. Tuesdays and Fridays. State National Bank, Formerly Louisiana State Bank, 38 Camp street. Capital $850,000; surplus, $38.000. Samuel H. Kennedy, President; C. L C. Dupuy, Cashier. Directors: Samuel H. Kennedy, Samuel H. Boyd, Alfred Moulton, Joseph Dunbar, Samuel Friedlander, W. G. Vincent, W. T, Blakemore, Julius Vairin. Union National Bank, No. 3 Carondelet street. Capital $500,000. Citrl Kohn, President; James Chalaron, Cashier. Directors: A. J Gomil", W. S. Bailey, W. J. Behan, Samuel H. Snowden,, Win. Hartwell. Jos. Bowling, N. D. Wallace, W. B. Krumbhaar. B. M. Pond, E. F. Lavillebeuvre, Victor Meyer, M. M. Simpson, Carl IJhn. Bank of Lafayette, No. 28 Camp street. Capital $100,000. S. Hopkins, Jr., President; James Strawbridge, Cashier. Directors: J. A. Braselman, Gus. A. Breaux, iWm, G. Coyle, S. Hopkins, Jr., Geo. Johnston, Berry Russell, G. J. Fredrichs. Nevw Orleans Savine Institution, No. 156 Canal street. Officers: D. Urquhart, President; Thos. A. Adams, First Vice President; Thomas A. Clarke Second Vice President; Chas. J. Leeds, Third Vice President: Charles Kilshaw, Treasurer. Tiustees: Geo. Jonas, Thomas A. Adams. Thomas Allen Clarke, Chas. J. Leeds, Jules Tuyes, David Urquhart, John G. Gaines, Carl Kohn, Christian Schneider, Samuel Jamison, Bank of America, corner Canal street and Exchange Place. Citizens' Savings Bank, 22 Baronne street. Hibernia National Bank, 47 Camp street. VISITOR'S GUIDE. 165 Louisiana Savings Bank and Safe Deposit Co,, 51 Camp street. Mechanics' and Traders' Bonk, 28 Carondelet street. New Orleans and Canal Banking Co., corner Camp and FGravier streets. St. Patrick's Hall Savings Bank, 37 Camp street. Southlrn Bank, 11 St. Charles street. Wo kingmen's Bank, 94 and 96 Canal street. NEW ORLEANS BOARD OF UNDERWRITERS' THOS. A. ADAMS, President; M. MUSSON, Vice Pres.; G EORGE MATHER, Secretary. Office, in Louisiana National Bank Building, Nos. 120 and 122 Common streets. INSURANCE COMPANIES. Factors' and Traders'9 hsurance Company. 37 Carondelet street. Assets, April 30, 1875-.........$1,486,215 88. Fire, River, and Marine Risks. Ed. A. Palfrey, President; Moses Greenwood Vice President; Thos. F Walker, Secretary. New Orleans Insurance Association. No. 102 Canal street. Assets, December 31, 1874 -.................494,438 79. Fire, Marine, and River Risks. 166 INSURANCE COMPANIES. M, Musson, President; G. Lanaux, Secretary. Mechanics' and Traders' Insurance Company. 14 Carondelet street. Capital..............$.......-... 500,000. Solicits Fire, River, and Marine Risks. Lloyd R. Coleman, President; James A. White, Secretary; George H. Frost, Assistant Secretary and Fire Clerk; F. C. Gregory, Marine and River Clerk; J. Y. B. Haskell, Collector; F. Auzout, Inspector. Crescent Mutual Insurance Company. 67 and 69 Camp street. Fire, Marine, and River Insurance. Incorporated, A. D. 1849-The Oldest Mutual Insurance Company in the South. Thomas A. Adams, President; Samuel B. Newman, Vice President; Henry V, Ogden, Secretary. Hibernia Insurance Company. No. 37 Camp street. Capital. -................ $500,000. Insures Fire, River, and Marine Risks. John Henderson, President; P. Irwin, Vice President; Thomas F. Bragg, Secretary. Sun Mntual Insurance Company. Cash Capital...-,$500,000. Incorporated, January 1, 1856-With Cash Dividends to Insurers. Issues Policies on Fire, River, and Marine Risks. Office —Corner Camp Street and Commercial Alley, James I. Day, President; John G. Gaines, Vice Presi dent; H. Carpenter, Secretary. VISITOR'S GUIDE. 167 COMMERCIAL INSURANCE Co. of N. 0.-120 Common st; GERMANIA INSURANCE Co.-124 Common street. HOME MUTUAL INSURANCE Co.-78 Camp street. HOPE INSURANCE Co. of N. 0.-125 Common street. LAFAYETTE FIRE INSURANCE Co.-594 Magazine st. MERCHANTS' MUTUAL INSURANCE Co.-104 Canal st.;. branch, 77 Elysian Fields. NEW ORLEANS INSURANCE Co.-Canal, south-east corner Camp. PEOPLES' INSURANCE Co. of N. 0.-5 St. Peter st. TEUTONIA INSURANCE CO.- 85 Camp street. U.NION INSURANCE CO.-3 Carondelet street. NEW ORLEANS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. This institution, which has proved of vast importance to the business interests of our city, was organized in February, 1850. It has, like all of our institutions, had its fluctuations in fortune, but is now in a well organized and flourishing condition. Composed of a large number of our leading merchants and business men, its advocacy of our railroad interests, its pressure of good measures of legislation, and other wise acts, have resulted in great benefit to our city and State. Tne rooms are in the Louisiana National Bank building, Nos. 120 and 122 Common street, and the present officers are: Cyrus Bussey, President; W. C. Raymond, First Vice President; Joseph Bowling, Second Vice President; W. M. Burwell, Secretary and Treasurer. Committee on Arbritration-R. S. Howard, A. Thom. son; A. B. Griswold, A. H. Isaacson, A. Baldwin, Wm. Hartwell and E. K. Converse. 168 MERCHANT'S EXCHANGF. (Cmmittee on Appeals -S. H. Kennedy, W. B.'Schmidt, Robert Moore, G. A Fosdick and Emory Clapp, Executive Committee-H. O. Seixas, John Chaffe, Joseph McElroy, Louis Scherck and Johnston Armstrong. Committee on River Obstructions-L. H. Higby, Alfred Moulton, A. K. Miller, C. G. Forshey and E. A. Yorke. Committee on Railroads-G. W, R. Bayley, W. C. Black, W. W. Howe, C. Bussey and L. H. Joseph. MERCHANT'S EXCHANGE. The subject of an exchange which should combine the:ability and influence of our grocery and Western produce merchants, and those following pursuits of kindred interests, had long occupied the minds of some of our leading men in those branches of commerce. On the 3d of July, 1874, a preliminary meeting was held at which Messrs. F. J. Odendahl, W. C. Raymond, B. F. Glover, R. S. Howard, J. Schwabacher, William H. Deeves, A. Hirsch, George E. Sears and H. O. Seixas, were present. It was then determined to canvass the subject and ascertain the views of those interested. So favorable was the result that in a short time sufficient funds were secured and a position selected, corner of Tchoupitoulas and Poydras streets. The board of officers is composed of the President, five Vice Presidents and the Treasurer. The following gentlemen were selected to fill these positions: W. C. Raymond, President; R. S. Howard, Wm. Gordon, George Sears, F. J. Odendahl and E. K. Converse, Vice Presidents, and William H. Deeves, Treasurer. As Secretary and Superintendent Mr. Samuel Mullen was selected. This gentleman performed his arduous,duties in the most prompt and satisfactory manner, working with energy and perserverance to secure the *success of the enterprise. Mr. Mullen continued in the Wheeler & Wilson itW IIWPYFP The best Sewing Machine for Family, Plantation Manufacturing and general work ever offered. Years have been spent in improving this machine, until it now stands before the world the aliy realMly Peofeut ST 2 IachI eB Ladies should call and examine this which has stood the test of TWENTY-TWO YEAtS of the most bitter opposition, OFFICIAL AND RELIABLE STATISTICS, Showing the contrast between the Wheeler & Wilson and other FAMILY SEWING M ACAINES in use; Wheeler & Wilson Family aechines..... 1,825,660 Singer Family MAachines........................... 995,125 H owe................................................ 631,020 Grover & Baker Family Machines.............. 275,099 Weed Family Machines..1.......................... 199,876 Wilcox & Gibbs Family Machines............... 103,222 OfR^ce a5cL a e ale-Soosa.:: 149 Canal Street, ~ - NEW ORLEANS, LA Agent for Frank Leslie's Cut PAPER PATTERNS. 70 X. 1@%7 3 108................. anal Street................ 108 Near St. Charles, Invites the attention of citizens and visitors to his new and elegant stock of Jtio lli. Y, tCljva Diisal di S S)iillII, e In trunks and cases, the most appropriate and beautiful Weddiug alad Birthday Pr-see:its To be found in the city. Gold and Ivory Mounted Walking Canes, Statuary, Bronze Clocks, etc, Every article guaranteed as oold, and prices as low as any reliable house in the city. 0. F. IY ELLI L` E I & SO 0 609 Magazine Street, - - New Orleans, -ian alu Fiowrg S o edtsa, tc,, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. All kinds of fancy Flower Pots, plain, in colors and gilt, Hanging Baskets, Vases, Wire Designs, Brackets, Rustic Stumps, Plant Stands, Trellisses, Plant Sticks, Labels, Pot Covers, Bull Glasses, Ornamented Grasses, Mosses, Immortelles, Transplanting Trowels, etc. Also keep a large stock of nearly all kinds of SEED POTATOES at the lov est market rates, guaranteed sound and pure. Catalogues sent free to applieants. beeds in packets to dealers by 100 or 1000 papers, as low as the lowest-warlanted pure and fresh. 71 PIEDiONT AND ATAlNGTON Life Insurance Comnpany OF VIRGINIA. ASSETS........@............. ob.. $3,500,000 ANNUAL INCOME..................... 1,600,000 POLICIES ISSUED, over..,............ 25,000 This is the largest Southern Company in existence. Its success is beyond all precedent. It issues policies on all plans. Policies non-forfeitable. No restriction on residence or travel: All claims settled promptly. Terms very liberal. This " Great Old Virginia Company " is doing business all over the United States and in Europe. It is the only Southern Company that has passed inspection by the Insurance Departments of New York and other States, thus placing it on the same footing of solvency with the best companies of America. It is a Home Company everywhere, because it invests its capital in every State in Which it does business. Its mortality is very light-only one loss during the entire Shreveport epidemic. Cotton Factors, Banks and Commission Merchants should insure their accounts and patrons in this company. Remember that by insuring your lives or accounts in this excellent and reliable company you are building up a Home Institution, instead of sending your money North. Remember that this company is located in Richmond, ea., the most prosperous and nfourishing city of the South. Remember that the officers of this company are the best financiers, most highly esteemed, successful and reliable business men in Old Virginia. Remember that this company conducts its business at a smaller ratio of expense to income than any other company in America of its age. Remember that the rates of this company are from $10 to $15 lower for every $1000 insurance than most other companies, they having recently raised their rates in the South. For further particulars, address the undersigned at New Orleans, La. Office, 28 Carondelet Street, -G. W. TERRELL, Gen. Agent and Manager, successor to Gen. D. II. Maury, [s;sorm the Shreveport Times. In further proof of the character of the company we invite attention to the following letter from Gen. Beauregard: OFFICE N. 0. AND CARROLLTON RAILROAD CO., NEW ORLEANS, June 14, 1874. To my friends in Shreveport, introducing Col. G. W. Terrell, of New Orleans, La.: DEAR SIRs-The bearer, Col. G: W, Terrell, is the able and reliable agent of the Piedmont and Arlington Life Insurance Company, of Rich[SEE NEXT PAGE.] 72 [FROMa PAGE 73.j 1mnid, Ya. He visits your city on business connected with this Institution, - hic h is tle -iost ltlbelral and prosiperous of the kind in the United States. Any attention showin to Col.. t. would be very acceptable to hirtm nd told ol much oblige, Yourl, very truly, G. T. BEAiURBEGARD. Col. Terrell also brougit warm letters fronm Gen. I T Hays, 3Messrs. Pike, 1Br'other & Co..'m. Fortier, Presi1dent of thi Biank of America, and nmnv others firoms the most i':fsiential c:tizens and banks of New Orleans, all of whmi indorse tle Pedidmont and Arlingtoan as one of the most liberal.and retliale companies in the United States. Eixtract from a letter recently written by Col W. C.. Carrington, President PiedmoAt aud Arlington Lie Insurance Company of Virginia, to Col. G. W. Terrell, General Agent and tManager in New Orleans, which reads as follow;s, viz: " our ta st scuccess is the highest guarantee of your fitness and ability to add aldditional honors to yousr record as a Life Agent:' *: There is no construction of proper, legal or moral duty as an Agent, or at' an honest, faithful gentlemaen, to'which you have not fully reachled in all our ldelilngs' \ ith you.' f your reord is as puree and lrighti in the Eternal World as in outr office, you need hlave io dread of Slhe futulre.'::: "Very truly, WV, C. CARTiIttiNGTOtN Pres ident. " N. B.-When i iis re-emebered that Col. Terrell has been in the conlstantl and active services of thisi etxcellent Virginia Company for quite six years, the -above extract is very highly complimentary, and slhotllld b.e truly grattifying to him.l"i GATves'rON, Texas, NMay 28, 1875. COL. Q. T:T. TRRELL, General Agent Piedmolnt and Arlington Life Inst ransce Companyi, New Orleat-s: tear Sir —I elnclose you my check for the amoulnt of seventh premiutm of policy No. 3486, deducting the dividend. It gratifies me to:-;e tlie slestttantial progress of our Home Companry. Very respectfully, BtkAXTON BHRAOi -. G W. TiJ, EIELL & CO.,!.I { C?, SUG, A, WO {L, M OSS AN0D GENERAL COMMISSION M ERIVCHANTS 283 Carondelet Street, Up-Stairs, Bet, Common and Gravier Streets, Liberal cash advances made on consignments. Itighlest miarket prices obtained for all produce sold. EcE-:4NPXT Pax sa.] 73 [FROM PAGE 74.] Orders for Bagging, Ties and goods and supplies of every description filled at the lowest market prices for cash. Consignments of every description solicited. Prompt and courteous attention given to all business intrusted to our care. A NEW COMMISSION HOUSE.-We take great pleasure in directing the attention of our numerous readers to the card of our friend Col. G. W. Terrell, Cotton Factor and Commission Merchant, New Orleans, and in recommending him to the confidence and patronage of the merchants and planters of Mississippi. He is a gentleman of unimpeachable honor and integrity and of splendid business qualifications, and has secured the services of reliable gentlemen of thirty years' experience in the cotton business to assist him. He will make liberal advances on consignments, and will give prompt attention to filling orders for goods and supplies. Col, Terrell is the General Agent in Louisiana and Mississippi for the justly popular Piedmont and Arlington Life Insurance Company, one of the very best companies in the United States. hM me Rosa Reyaoir, c> ~ The cheapest and most FASHIONABLE MILLINERY GOODS, ) _-< In the city, BERLIN AND ZEPHYR WORSTEDS gg5Et ~ In all colors. No. 9' Chartres Street, near Canal. WM.. EYMOUR, Notary Public and Commissioner of Deeds, For Texas, Illinois, Mississippi and other States. PASSPORTS PROCURED from the State Department at Washington. 79 Customhouse Street, INEW ORLEL BA S. 74 E S T A B L H M E N T- Y ESTIABLISMLENT, i 1 1 __ I _ _ __n ^^A ^m I NEVW ORLEANS,-LA. Bill Heads, Letter Heads, Note Heads, Account Sales, Notes, Drafts, Receipts, Checks, Circulars, Briefs. Cards and P'lintng in all its Branches Exeeuted with Cheapness arid Dispatch. 75 VISITOR'S GUIDE 169 discharge of this responsible position until a few months since, when he was selected as the General Superitendentof the Southern States Agricultural and Industrial Exposition, which will hold its first exhibition in February next. Mr. H. S. Marks was elected to fill the vacancy occasioned by the retirement of Mr. Mnllen. The Exchange is now in a flourishing condition, and is very popular with those whose business is embraced in the lines. which the exchange is expected to especially benefit. LOUISIANA RICE EXCHANGE. Among the great products, rice must now be ranked'. The extent and importance of the crop has increased yearly andapproaches nearer to our other crops, sugar, molasses and cotton. It is but a few years since little was known of Louisiana rice; it was grown from inferior seed and its culture confined to a narrow belt of country below the city. Improved seed having been introduced and attention given to its cultivation, the yield has increased both in quality and quantity, until its bulk was deemed co large by those who handled it here, as to justify the organization of a Rice Exchange. This was done a short time ago, and we have no doubt that, through this organization, a fresh impetus will be given to the planting of this grain. The officers of the Exchange are; A, Socola, President; F. Roder, Vice President; J. David, Treasurer, and N. A. Llambias, Secretary. The Exchange room is at No. 46 Decatur street. In our city extensive mills have been built, one of the largest being the BROOK RICE MILL. Nos. 89 to 93 Tchoupitoulas street, of which that most active and perservering merchant, Mr. Columbus H. Allen is proprietor. The Brook Mill is supplied with the most approved machinery for cleaning, and every 13 170 BROKERS. facility for the expeditious receiving and handling of the: grain. The quality of rice turned from this mill is unsurpassed. Mr. Allen will furnish sacks to shippers. Applications should be addressed C. H. Allen, lock box. 76, New Orleans. NEW ORLEANS STOCK EXCHANGE. This institution organized for the better transaction of business in stocks and securities, is situated in Varieties Place, between Common and Gravier streets. The Exchange was instituted on the 4th of October last, under rules and regulations governing institutions of the same kind in New York, Boston and other large cities. The officers are: Wm. R. Lyman, President; Henry A; Lesassier, Vice President; Isidore Newman, Treasurer, and A; A. Brinsmade, Secretary. BROKERS. FRAINK A. LEE, Stocks, Bonds and Mortgages, - 167 Common street* TowNsDrD & LYMAN, Stock, Exchange and Coin, 138 Gravier street; E. H. LEvy, Coip, Stock and Note Broker. City and State Taxes settled. 128 Gravier street, JOHN KLEIN & Co., Stock, Bonds, City and State Securities, 31 Carondelet street. TIM DOHERTY, Stocks, Bonds and Mortgages, 25 Carondelet street, HOTELS. CARROLLTON PRIVATE BOARDING HOUSE, C. F. Conrad proprietor, Delightfully situated at the Carrollton Gardens, and easy of access by the green cars leaving corner of Canal and Baronne streets CASSIDY'S HOTEL, N OS. 172 and 174 Gravier street. CONTI VERANDAH HOTEL, NO 25 Conti, between Chartres and Decatur streets. Convenient to steamboats and city cars, being within three minutes walk of Canal street. Accommodations first class and terms reasonable. F. Bayha, (successor to Mrs. Schwarz,) proprietor. CITY HOTEL corner Camp and Common streets. LOUISIANA HOTEL, NOS. 213 and 215 Tchoupitoulas. ST. CHARLES HOTEL, St. Charles, Gravier and Common streets. ST. JAMES HOTEL, Magazine, between Gravier and Natchez streets. WAVERLY HOTEL, corner Camp and Poydras, T. W. Kidder proprietor; European plan. Board $2 per day. Rooms from $4 to $6 per week. Lodging 50 to 75 cents per night. Only one square from the Galveston ticket office. RESTAURANTS. ANTOINE'S-No. 65 St. Louis street. Board by the day or week. Furnished rooms for boarders. Private saloons up stairs for weddings, baptisms, etc. FOUR SEASONS' RESTAURANT-No. 111 Chartres street. Furnished rooms. Private saloons. Board and lodging $2 per day. Board by the week or month. J. Bosio proprietor. DENECHAUD'S-No. 8 Carondelet street near Canal. Every delicacy of the market. Rooms for private and society dinners. Board by the week or month. E. F. Denechaud proprietor. 172 HOSPITALS. JOHN'S-Nog. 16 and 18 Bourbon street. Every accommodation of a first class house, and all the comforts and security of a home..Elegantly furnished rooms fronting on Canal street connected with the restaurant. Meals at all hours. John Strenna proprietor. VICTOR'S-Meals at all hours. Board by the day, week or month. Every accommodation of a first class restaurant. Elegantly furnished rooms for families. Nos. 38 and 40 Bourbon street, between Custom House and Bienville streets. Victor Bero, proprietor. FRED'S —No. 106 St. Charles street, near St. Charles Theatre. Restaurant and lodging house. Open day and night. Meals at all hours at reasonable prices. J. F. Helmer & Co., proprietors. McCLOSKEY'S-Nos. 70 and 72 St. Charles street. The best the market affords at prices to suit the times. Rooms for private and society dinners. Richard McCloskey, proprietor. MAGNOLIA-Restaurant and oyster saloon. No. 95 St. Charles street. Meals 50 cents, served at all hours. Board $5 per week and meals from 6 A. M. to 9 P. M. Table best the market affords. On ball and gala nights open all night. Jacob Detzel, proprietor. COSMOPOLITAN-13 and 15 Royal street. House newly refitted. Meals at all hours. Table supplied with the choicest of the market. Board and lodging $2 50 per day Weddings and parties attended to. Louis Chaplain, proprietor. HOSPITALS. CHARITY HOSPITAL. The history and character of this admirable institution are closely connected with those of New Orleans from its infancy. VISITOR'S GUIDE. 173 The Charity Hospital was founded in the year 1786 by the great and good Don Andros Almonoster y Roxas, through whose generosity it was supported for many years. In 1815 the old Charity Hospital was built on the square now occupied by the Law and Medical Departments of the University, where it remained till 1832, when the present large and commodious building was erected. The buildings and grounds occupy two squares, bounded by Common, Howard, Gravier and Freret streets. When we say that the general management of this institution is, and has been for many years, confided to that most exalted order of the Catholic Church, the Sisters of Charity, we need hardly add that the domestic arrangements of the hospital are perfect and satisfactory. The Medical Schools are allowed the use of the hospital for clinical teaching. The resident officers are Andrew Smythe, M. D, House Surgeon; J. A. Root, Assistant House Surgeon. There are also several resident students. MAkRIN E HOSPITAL. This very large, commodious building, situated on Common, near Broad, is built of iron but is not quite completed. It was used for several years as a hospital for negroes. In addition to the Charity and Marine Hospitals, there are several private hospitals in the city, of which the following are the most important: HOTEL DIEU, Corner Common and Galvez streets. CIRCUS STREET INFIRMARY, Rampart, near Poydras. TouRo INFIRMARY, New Levee and Gaiennie. CEMETERIES. Owing to the extreme moisture of the ground in and around the city, all excavations beyond two or three feet in depth are soon filled with water. On this account it is not practicable to bury under the ground in most localities, and the dead are, therefore, generally enclosed in vaults or tombs. 174 CEMETERIES, We do not think it necessary to give a list of all the cemeteries and their locations, but will refer strangers to those containing tombs which are objects of general interest. WASHINGTON CEMETERY, corner of Prytania street and Washington avenue, contains many beautiful souvenirs of the Confederate dead, -and the monument erected by the people of Louisiana in memory of their last Governor, who filled the executive,chair, HENRY W. ALLEN. FIREMEN'S, One of the Metaire Ridge Cemeteries, at the end of,Canal street. Monument of Irad Ferry, the first fireman of this city who was killed while discharging his duty at a fire; society tombs of many of the fire companies, and other beautiful crypts. GREENWOOD, At the end of Canal street. Here is located the Confederate Monument, erected by the ladies of New Orleans in memory of the "Braves who fought and fell." A magnificent work of love, which the sculptor has aided by his finest efforts. METAIRIE RIDGE, At the head of Canal street, across the canal. This burial ground has but lately been laid out, yet contains many fine- tombs, and splendid walks and drives. OLD ST. LOUIS, Between Conti and St. Louis streets. The burial ground of our oldest creole families, contains many beautiful tombs. Oldest cemetery in the city. ST. LOUIS, 1, 2 AND 3, Between Custom House and St. Louis streets. Contains some magnificent mausoleums. No' 2 holds the monument of John Milne, " The friend of the Orphan." No. 1 is exclusively for colored persons. The Protestant Episcopal, (Girod street,) at the foot of Girod street, on Liberty. The oldest Protestant burial ground in the city. Has many fine tombs. UNIVERSIT2Y OF LOUISIANA. Only the Med ical and Law Departments of the University have been put in operation. The former was founded in 1884, unden- the title of the Medical College of Louisiana; but, j-n 1845, the success and fame of the College induced u e State Convention to establish by the Constitution- a University in New Orleans, and to constitute the Me iical College as then organized the Medical Departrlyent of the University. The founders of the College, who also constituted its first faculty, were: Dr. Thomas Hunt, Professor of Anatomy and Physiology; Dr. John Harrison, Adjunct-Demonstrations in Anatomy by-Dr. Chas. A. Luzenburg, Professor of Surgery; Dr. J. Munroe Mackie, Professor of Practice; Dr. T. Ingalls, Professor of Chemistry; Dr. Aug. H. Cenas, Professor of Midwifery; Dr. E. Bathurst Smith, Professor of Materia Medica. Professor Hunt, the Dean, delivered the first introductory lecture in the presence of the friends of the undertaking and a few medical students. At the close of the first session eleven students had matriculated, which was deemed a cause of congratulation. During the first session, Dr. Harrison was unable, on account of personal sickness, to perform his duties, and Dr. Warren Stone demonstrated anatomy. Dr. E. H. Barton was substituted for Dr. Smith, who withdrew from the faculty before the session began. Of these nine gentlemen only Dr. Cenas is yet living. By means of appropriations made by the State from time to time, the institution is furnished with all the appliances necessary for thorough courses of instruction in all the branches of medicine, Its Museum contains the only complete set, in this country, of wax models, from the Academy of Anatomy at Florence, and has been recently enriched by valuable additions in comparative anatomy and American archoeology from the collections of Professor Joseph Jones,,M. D. The three buildings belonging to the two departments occupy the entire front on the south side of Common 176 UNIVERSITrY cOa LOUISIANA. street, between Baronne and JDr'iades, and frm the handsomest group of public edifice;- i the city. The present organization is as foiliKps:; President of the Uhl4'sii t, HON. RANDELL HUNT, iLLL.', Medical Faculty. A. H. CENAS, M. D., Emeritus Professor of Ob to:e ice and Diseases ot Women bnd Children. T. G. RICHtARDSOI, M. D., Professor of General and. Clinical Surgery. SAMUEL M. BEMISS, M. D., Professor of the Theorand Practice of Medicine and Clinical Medicine, STANFORD E. CHAILLE, M. D., Professor of Physiology and Pathological Anatomy. FRANK HAWTHORN, M. D., Professor of General and Clinical Obstetrics and Diseases of Women and Children. JOSEPH JONES, M.D., Professor of Chemistry and Clinical Medicine. SAMUEL LOGAN, M. D., Professor of Anatomy and Clinical Surgery. ERNEST S. LEWIS, M. D., Professor of Materia Medica and Therapeutics and Clinical Medicine. Demonstrators of Anatomy. EDMOND SOUCHON, M. D., ALBERT B. MILES, M. I. Law Department. — Fe^:.-'. — RANDP-V. T -a.. S:IT, ALL,:.":'. SorS of Constitutional I...-., Coam:erlcial Law and the Law of Evidence. CARLETON fHUNT, Professor of Admiralty and International Law. THOMAS ALLEN CLARKE, Professor of Common Law and Equity Jurisprudence. THOMAS J. SEMMES, Professor of Civil Law.'