The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-11-11

! ia'or hiiu WIN cam either az his house or az
MS headquarters, but public reception at this
tune ala moi appear 10 him as just the proper thing.
| II they tmeaning the political organizations which
| threatened him with an ovation) wish 10 hold
jubee--if the result OF the election pleases them
| let them parade. nfe and drum away ony hone
they viii not disturb me or require me to take any
part in the proceedings
A Crowd of Expcefants Disappointed.
A motto had been received from the committee
stating that they would have the honor OF waiting
upon the General at three O'clock bur notice was
given them that II they wanted to see him they
would have to come earlier, as he would be gone
before that time. The committee accordingly
expedited matters and presented themselves
about half.past two. They were shown into
the Generals room. Here he received them each
with hearty handshaking. The orator OF the
occasion then read his congratulations and his de-
mand ON behalf OF the citizens and aforesaid organ
ations that time should be appointed for the exc
cution OF the promised ovation. When the General
had finished his remarks declining the profered
compliment, it il safe 10 say that more disap
pointedlooking congregation Of asp rants for politi
cal notoriety and comfortable government snecures
could not easily be conceived. They were dumb
founded that FOR moment dead silence rctgned.
me General broke II by remarkIng that he was
sorry there were not chairs enough to accommodate
them. upon which he seated himself. Mr. Bowen, how
ever could not persuade himself renauish the Eod
too precipitately disastrous defeat 80 he
advanced upon the General and in an undertone
urged those arguments In favor OF grand pOw.wow
that for prudential reasons are never made public
" these confidential arguments the Genera, replied
aloud that he no reason to change his determi-
nation and would much prefer that nothing OF the
kind proposed be carried out. After once more
squeezing the Generals hands the only consolation
left them under the circumstances, they fled out OF
the room, ruefuly contemplating the dissoving view
Of political greatness.
Adjournment of Congress Until December.
Congress had another of its fugitive meetings to.
day. score Of members arrived by one train, put
up at their hotels, and at noon appeared Mt their
seats for fifteen minutes to hear a couple OF prayers
and an announcement from wade ard UOlfax that
no session would take place and they might 60 home
again ~ soon as they liked. There was not parti
Gle OF excitement about the proceedings OF either
house. but before the meeting and after The adjourn
ment both Wade and Colfax were the recipients OF
much attention. C0lfax was particularly well
'done' by the congratulators. "God bless you. Col.
faxl" "iou look splendid old felow.'' How are
you, my dear boygn 'Iong life to you. Hope you'n
be President yourself, yeti" were expressions hurled
at the head OF the second elect while his hands were
grasped and shaken enthusiastically by little
groups pressing on him from all sides. Many
Of these congratulations the bulk, In fact--were
mysterious customers unknown to the "dear boy''
| and " old fellown himself. But that was trining
consideration, seeing that they were mostly office
hunters seeking to to the notice OF one who is
likely to WELD no mean influence in the counsels
! of the new Executive.
| Smuggling i'm the New Orleans District.
| Judge Nathan Sargent, Commissioner OF Customs
has ivad a fr0n n nj tnft hA
Bureau who is stationed In the New Orleans district
which gives an account Of the capture Of notorious
| leader Of o smuggling gang, called Captain
| O'Rouyke. O'Rourke has long defed the customs
| officers and has shot Ut every officer who at.
| tempted hs arrest and wounded SEVERAL
This agent, hearing that iot OF cigars
were TO be landed at Corpus Christi Bay Texas,
started for Bayou Black, where he knew that
O'Rourke's broher-in-law kept q store. When he
arrives there he learned from negro that O'Rourke
| had recently left In skin with the intention OF
bringing back another ood OF goods. After waiting
until next day without seeing anything OF the snug
| gler, the agent took skin and negro to accom-.
pany him and started down the bayou In search OF
| him. After sailing about MI zen niles he sudden,
| saw rounding curve, u skill containing three mel
and number OF boxes. on observing tho agent tn
men in the skin put for the shore ana one o
the men got out and ran into the high grass
while the other two surrendered. Believing that iht
man who escaped O'Rourke, the agent left thu
negro TO guard the two aud the boat and pi,r-
sued the fugitive. lie overlook him and when within
200 yards Of O'Rourke fired az him ana shouted that
lie was government officer ordering him to throw
| down his pistols aud approach, holding his hands
| above his head. This demand was compiled with
| aud the agent put handcufs on the dreaded snug.
4 gier and brought him INTO town. The two men iefi
with the boat had threatened the negro with death
! AMI had escaped with their cargo. o'RourSe was
| taken before United States COMMISSIONER where
| he stated thar his schooner was grounded
| gear the shore at the month OF rile
| ke,Dento. ITO held under arrest until
The agent went Tue schooner and burned her. The
vessel which was named the Hero or Mobile, he
toand, was admirably arranged Tor smuggling be.
ING constructed wilh false bottom capable OF hold.
i,q about 600 boxes OF cigars. The agent obtained
other valuable information which VIII lead 10 other
dctec,ions. TN his return he consented 10 the ~.
lease OF O'Rourke, The latter having taken an oath
never Co attempt landing on thu duff coast except
IN q legitimate manner The agent reports tnat
coast now clear Of all the old smuggler re frthe-
states that he found the coast FROM 0peo,sas 20 tle
crossing patroed by armed bands, and II IL az
. .remely dangerous TO venture into thar par Of
| louisiana
The -truie3y Of the Whiskey HiuA.
| DlIt oi TUE VI huc Nll5hcl TiiiI l1dt
whenever an important witness against them rnri,s
up they every method 10 blacken his reputation
and resort TO bogus charges and MOCK judicial pro
cctdings 10 overawe and intimidate. II Il partlcu
larry tie game Of two certain officials In New YORK
city who ought to play an mportant part IN the ne
lection instead OF the encouragement or fraud; bui
these officials themselves are deep deep In The frauds
and cannot afford TO allow fair s,raton. which
| would develop their own rslcality. A few more
days will probably bring out some facts that will
Grow the ring and AL lts robbers into fury OF dis
appointment aid degradation richly deserved.
sIore Supervisors to he CouGr,ned.
\ Commissioner Rollins this. afternoon sent 10 TIC
nomination OF James a. Bayey ~ supervisor Tor
the state OF oregon and shc Territories OF Montana,
Idaho and Washington. IL ~ understood thai three
more supervisors will he confirmed tomorrow by