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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-05-19

The Senate is still trying to find out
whether 1t has jurisdiction in the Belknap
case. The latest probabilities are said to be
that the Democratic Senators will vote solid
that the Senate has jurisdiction, and that
enough Republican Senators will vote with
them to carry it.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-05-19

King throo or rour times, and the negro
once.u
Another account says the assassin told
woman who witnessed his cold-blooded
crime that he had killed King in self-do-
fence, and that he did not come there for
that purpose, but to murder Twitchell.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-05-19

California, where everything is bigger
than anywhere else, is now erecting the
biggest lunatic asylum in the world. 1t
will be within two hundred feet of a mile
In circumference.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-05-19
GBeYtrmont 4Benit.
BRATTLEBoRo
FRIDAY EVENING, MAY 10, 1876.

We learn that the State gubernatorial con-
vention will be called TO meet at Montpel-
Ter June Goth.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-05-19

The Senatorial fight in the Connecticut
legislature ended on Tuesday in the cleo
ton of Hon. VIM. II. Barnum, Democrat.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-15

REMAHkA
II will be socn that In my note OF May charge Mr.
Blame with preparing the occasion; meaning that he
caused tho OF the article the HERALD for
the purpose OF making his denial and offering his ev
dencc in the House, and he did not deny It. Mr. Blaine
Jailed to prove Knowlton told the story any
thing which warranted the story told by the sun He
proved that Knowlton rcpudated that tale. and show
that denied IT, and this be proved by many other
gentlemen. What he did say was, not that he saw
Stewart deliver S24 900 guaranteed bonds 10 Blaine
but that these gentlemen had interview IN
room; that Stewart brought 10 him twenty
Ave construction bonds Of the Union Pacinc Eastern
division, and asked HIM 10 write his them AZ
witness 70 4 transfer; that stewart took them his
room, and soon alter Blame away. He did not
say that they transferred to Blaine; that they
we're delivered 10 Blaine, that he carried them
away. He did not LAY there were other persons
In s,cwsrrs room At the time, or word
never denied varied or changed 10
those who had his confidence To Others no gave
currency OF any story authorized by him. IL In true
Stewart says that Kno~ion said 10 HIM that he told
the story IN jes,; We know this .as mistake They
tanlv did not tell and always denied
II Is also true that Gibson and mcfarland say,
perhaps others WILL that Knowon, in denying the sun
story, used language that would deny Boyn,ons. Mus
scy and Bridgmans statements OF what he did say
but n Gibson listened with the with which
he heard Knowltons statement 70 Boynton, the
instance allowance must be made for the naccuracy
OF his hearing or memory. IL be madc such state
not Blame take IL in writing with KDowton's sigma
turey Blaine took my statement the night
OF the day when The Sun appeared. He spared
Knowlton was willing 10 say and do anything
in honor, aud would have signed any statement
whichhc orally made. He made no such statement
If he did why should he hesitate 70 repeat II oath
TO committee OF the Housey The fifth Is he felt aud
knew that II sworn he would be compelled 10 anrm tho
statement made 10 Brdgman, Mussey and Boynton,
rather than do which he preferred fight Mr. Blaine
would have believed that he was never In Stewards
ONCE Why he Is anxious on this point always sur
prised me- General Mussey says he saw him there and
that Blaine once asked him Stewart had returned.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-15
JEWELS AVAILABILITY.

POST OFFICE SPECIAL AGENTS SECURING THE
SOUTHWEST IN CANVASS FOR THE cINcrN.
MATT CONVENTION.
ATLANTA. Ga, Nay IA, 1870
An unusual activity Is noticed just throughout
the South among the special agents OF the Post Once
Department No less than 1--WE OF these gentlemen
have appeared in Atana during tho past three days,
all coming IRON different quarters Two Of Thorn called
the Postmaster socially The others did not call a
ALL None OF them had business at the Post Office II
Is believed by the republican politicians In the city
and the belief Is well sustained-that very gencsd
movement has been made 10 test Postmaster General
JEWELS strength with the party compromise
candidate in case OF block at Cincinnati Tho special
agents all talk Jewell Ono OF these agents, who u
very high in authority IN tho railway mail service,
says that close inquiry developed very strong feeling
for Mr. Jewell Among the Southwestern States and
serted thai he would capture the delegates from that
section the leading candidates should lock the
ballots stubbornly al CIncnnat He is not pressed -
all ms primary candidate.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-15
EX-GOVERNOR ENGLISH.

Hrs VIEWS ON THE PRESIDENCY FROM A DEMO-
CRATIC srANDPorSr-THE HERALD's TnruM-
vrRATE (TILDEx, THURMAN, BArARD) SUP
PoRTED--rHE CONNECTICUT sExAToRsHIp--
now Mn. ENGLISH susrAIxs DEFEAT.
INV HAVEN. May IL 1s7d
The inhabitants Of tho "Cny OF Elms" "A New Havcn
10 appropriated, designated, feel very indignant over
the result OF tho Senatorial contest This 10 the home
OF James T. English, for over quarter OF century
IDENTIFIED With the political affairs Of Connecticut aud
for nearly half century active vigorous business
man within her bordera Il 10 no wonder, then, that
the people OF New Haven and ts vicinity feel in
tcnscy irate at the treatment which their "favor-
ito son" has just received nc the hands OF a
democratic Legislature. II would not be safe
20 assert positively that corruption had a
good deal 20 do with such result Rumors, however,
Of this character sent out BY men who seem 70
speak with authority. The evil influence OF 'smoncy
power" in Connecticut politics has been harpcd upon
by the press and the public for the past months
Lobbyists have boon busy around the hotels and the
State capital The actusl chink Of gold coin did moi
revcrbcae through inc vsibulss and halls Of The old
State building in Hartford but NE usil 81 NE ssrDsnt
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-15
BOSS TWEED.
THE FAMOUS FUGITIVE SAID TO HAVE BEEN
SEEN IN AUSTRALIA.

THE FAMOUS FUGITIVE SAID TO HAVE BEEN
SEEN IN AUSTRALIA.
From tho Melbourne Herald, March 81
rumor is current in Melbourne to-day tina, W. NJ
Tweed, tho gigantic New York swindlcr and chief OF
the Tammany Ring arrived from San Francisco tho
last mail steamer and has been In this city Tho
detectives have received the information aud taken
tho matter In hand. Tho authorities ha7o been
muncatcd with from America in anticipation OF tho
possibility Of the Boss" taking refuge here ana his
DESCRIPTION
10 In band W. NJ Tweed 10 ABOUT sixty years old, with
white HAIR aud beard, which both cropped very
short when ho escaped from New York, "a, indeed II
was his habit to crop them before his troubles on
SO that his prison visaEe has differed little nothing
from the appearance by which no was generally known
In New YORK 10 stated, however, that nc had only
side whiskcrs when recognized the steamboat He
70 Of middle height, stout, and rather like tho Itch.
borne claimant IN figure although not so heavy. lie
escaped from legal custody In his clothes aud not
IN the rgcrstrpcd unIiorm OF the Tombs There h Z
reward OF $1,000 for mis- capture and delivery In New
York.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-15
POLITICAL NOTES.

Highland a. W Democraf-Samuc J. Tildcu 70
looming up portcntousy ss the democratic candidate
for the Presidency In the Eastern States no has no
competitors In the South there Is growing disposition
70 regard him favoraby and in the wes he steadily
sspping whatever political vitality Is loft In tho corpus
OF Mr.. Hendricks
Ncwburg IN. W 7cfegraph:-The instinct Of the
average republican at the present time 10 against
honesty in public orcc ana cspec ally aniaronsm -
honest men, even Of their party. Tho proof Of
this was strlk,ngly displayed on Thursday night by
little fracss In the Union League Club Of New York.
II seems that propositions for eccng members
we're in order, and when tine namo Of Benjamin n.
Br,sow was announced the inherent hatred OF tho
only decent Of long standing In Grants Cab net
showed itself BY numerous black balls.
Toledo Comm<vciai.-wc believe tho mass Of The ~
pubIicans are opposed 70 this mpracsca6le and dsa
gerous Resumption act and this Is our own convio
ton shall continue 10 express II, and TO try Il
combine republican opinion for It's repeal, no masts
what may be the commlttals Of our candidates.
The Council Bluffs Nonparea says the nsmc Of Bris
tow a. tho republican Presidential ticket "wsuld no
set the prsir,ss OF Iowa abaxs."
The Chicago Tribune says that the State Of llnnoa
in point Of political weight, stands fourth on the s
Of States Ia 1870 Il lacked but two electoral
equality with Ohio and a. this time has FAR out.
stripped that state In population we'll in wealth
and productive rcsourcc& Tho GovcFnorstip Of ,
State Of moro than 5000 900 Of people " honorable
onicc and One which should DO filled by man Of hsh
personal character, Of intellectual ability and qualified
BY experience for intelligent honest and vigorous
discharge Of the duties Of Governor.
The louisiana state Democratic Convention win b
held at Baton Rouge on July -
Tho Boston Advertiser says that six weeks hence
there IL good TO believe, the republican party
~i DO essentially united IN support Of certain cIcsry
defined national objects and OF candidates Tor tho Pres
idency and yice Presidency who BE- rusts 20 pro
tect and promote Thorn in tho Administration y
tho process Of reaching these results may ~ shas
extreme par,isans ada reformerswiIibe d.
| appointed and look for congeniaI ccmpaoy ciss
where That IL . which great party, regarding
At least Of is dutes must alvays lsks
/ and take without misxlvinG
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-15
THE PACIFIC SQUADRON.

special letter from Honolulu 8. l., to the HERALD
under date OF April 81 supplies the following rcport:
sThc United States ship Tackawanna arrived tho
18th inst, from The OF Mexico, having made a
very quick run under sail officers and men rcjo,cod
when orders were gwen to get underway for this
port They were leaving = most disagreeabe station
for most delightful one
"we are expecting the Tuscarora daily from the
South Pacific. y,
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-08

nor with penknife. It appears that
O'Connor got into the car on St Charles
street, and wanted the car to go ahead
The driver remarked that he would
when it was time to do SO. OConnor
then snatched the reins and undertook
to drive the car himself The driver, in
trying to prevent him, was stabbed by u
penknife in the hands Of O'Connor, who
made his escape after the committal OF
the deed The wounded man was con
veyed to his residence at the corner OF
st. Charles street and Napoleon avenue,
where his wound was attended to by Dr.
Levy. who pronounced it slight.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-08

New Orleans they continue 12h and rs
cents, with some cutting now and then,
From here to New Orleans rates are rs
cents to 81 on cotton and So on oil cake
From here to the Ohio cotton is from IL
to Ii cents per cwt, and corn from Mad
rid Bend to the Ohio is Is cents per sack.
The IL. G. Yaeger makes her round
trips from st. Louis to New Orleans and
return, and on less than $1,000, and in
the IS trips she has made altogether the
profits Of her business is not far below
$4,000 She has paid for herself more
than three times over and can make
money carrying freight even as low as
10 cents per cWt
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-08
ADJUSTMENTS.

The horrible weather last night caused
very limited attendance at the thea
tres. At the
ST.. CHARLES THEATRE the performance
opened with the laughable sketch 1.-The
District Telegraph" and was followed
by Miss Angie Schotts grand original
illusion "Le Salon du Diable;" closing
with the sensational drama Never Too
Late" All were well received and in
them are made some capital hits. To-
morrow at the matinee and in the even
ing the same programme, which is well
worth seeing.
ACADEMY OF MUSICAL this theatre
was last night performed, for the first
time upon any stage, the intensely SEN
sational drama, by Frank Murdoch,
entitled Thou shalt Not" 1t was
most unfortunate night for Miss Wes-
terms benefit, the terrible storm making
it impossible for very many to come out
who would otherwise have been present.
The play was well put upon the stage
and is decidedly well worth seeing. To
day at the matinee, and tonight, the
same play will be performed. They are
the last appearances this season of Miss
Western and we trust the weather will
permit a large attendance thereat.
The Opera B0uJe Season The Chi
cagO Post and Mall says Of Miss Julia
Mathews:
Miss Mathews came to us almost I'M
heralded but with an excellent reputa-
ton gained in England. For some years
she has been identified with the opera
bouffe in London, and her theatre, the
philharmonic, was always crowded.
She was the first English exponent of
Lecoq's compositions, and in her char
acter OF Madame LaHge, in La File du
Madame Angot, created a furore in the
amusement circles of the metropolitan
city. Her success in the Grand Ouch
ess' was very great, the piece running
for over two hundred nights. Early in
the season Miss Mathews came to Amer
lea and opened in New York, where she |
was enthusiastically received"
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-08
school CIlIlslrcn's Eyes


TFrOm mo JIncInnHTI IITOtS.T
The effects of school life upon the eyes
Of the children seems to be somewhat
pernicious, especially whore the desks
in schoolroom are badly arranged to
to light. Our Superintendent Of Schools,
Mr.. J. b. Peaslee, reports that in June
last the distinguished oculist, DR.. ID. b.
Williams, made an examination in our
schools Of the eyes Of 1864 children, and
discovered that in the district schools
1927 per cent were near sighted in tho
intermediate schools, 1873; and in the
From observations in New York and
in Europe, similar results are reported
1t is evident, therefore, that school life
induces and increases near sightedness.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-08
CITY ITEMS.
Patrick stack, Rcing Tired of Life, At
tempted to Commit suicide by
Cutting His Throat with


Between the hours Of twelve and one
o'clock yesterday Patrick Stack, aged
! forty years, and a native of Ireland, at
| tempted to commit suicide at his board
! inghOuse, on Roman street, between
Palmyra and Gasquet, by cutting his
! throat with q penknife. The wounded
man was Immediately conveyed to the
Charity Hospital, where our reporter
visited him and CLEANED the fol-
lowing particulars Of the unfortu-
nate affair: 1t appears that some fami-
ly affairs of long standing had been
preying upon his mind which urged him
to freely indulge in strong drink to
drown his cares, and for the last five
days, as stated by friends, has been in a
state Of intoXication, and they suppose
while laboring under fit of delirium
tremens, attempted to take his own life.
The doctor in attendance states that his
wound is mortal, and he will probably
die before morning, as he had succeeded
in cutting his throatfrom ear to ear.
Preliminary Examinati ton of Robert Des-
pOsitO.
Robert Desposito, charged with the
murder OF George w. Rockwell on the
18th of March last, was yesterday ar
raigned before Judge Mccormick. Of the
Fifth Municipal Police Court, and upon
the evidence, which was the same as
that taken before the coroner's inquest,
Judge Mccormick sent Robert Despo-
sito before the Superior Criminal Court
on the charge of murder, without the
benefit of bail. and remanded him to
the custody Of the sheriff
Resigned.
The charges preferred against DR.. J.
b. Cooper, for incompetency in office,
were yesterday dismissed against him
by the Police Board, and after the pro-
ceedings DR.. Cooper rendered his resig-
nation as City Physician, which was ac-
cepted by the Board, to take effect on
the first Of June.
Larceny.
Reuben Christian was arrested on the
levee, head of Gravier street, and lodged
in the Harbor Station charged by Frank
Fagot with stealing an axe handle, |
valued at twenty-five cents. This was
not acting like Christian.
Mary Morton was limboed in the |
Third Precinct for the alleged larceny
Of five dollars in United States currency. !
Fire.
About half-past Thursday night a fire,
that is supposed to have been the work 4
Of an incendiary, was discovered in the
lnoccupied one-story frame house on
Twelfth street, between Front and
streets. This property was
owned by Mr.. Marie. The flames were
extinguished with a damage of about
$3.50.
Suspicious Character.
James Dunn, found under suspicious
circumstances at the house No. 225 Pow
lras street, at o'clock yesterday morn
ng, was run into the Central Station.
stabbing ARRAY.
About o'clock last evening Young
nan named Frank West was sliehtIy
Wounded by a man named w. J. O'Con- ,
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-08

OFFICE Y. q. UEMOCNAT, I
Friday Evening. April 7. 1876. J
Throughout the week there has been
q fair amount of paper offered at the
banks for discount. On the streets there
is but little demand for money. The
movement in securities have been OF
moderate extent, and rates have de
clined / &c daily since the opening Of
the week until yesterday, when they
showed q little more life and rates were
stronger on account Of light offerings.
Holders have Withdrawn from the mar
ket in anticipation of realizing higher
rates. The money market continues TO
rule quiet, easy and unchanged. We
quote Exceptional paper a8percent
Al paper 8 a 10 per cent; second grade
do. -; Al mortgage notes 8 u 10 per
cent. and second grade do. at =.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-08
OUR FLAG
~ h. A. HTrLARJD

All, let our boosted flag be- furledi
The Century passing nv
First flung It's promis. 90 the world
Tho hope Of Liberty.
the unwrilten law the patriot holds
Dearer than light from Heaven.
Then sprang to life beneath its folds
Life-giving aud God given.
Now. blazed with guilt. its furnished ia RS
Display their gaudy shame:
Disgrace is on its stripes and stars.
mOckcry its name.
A screen for every traitor hound.
shield for every wrong;
A brazcn canopy around
DishOnOrS myriad thrOng.
The hireling knavo that sells himself.
The prostitute of state
Who yields his lewdness NJ 10 pclf.
Indifferent To fate
Beneath our sacred H.gis stands
Untouched in trust or name:
Veal holds beneath its holy bands
Immunity from shame.
Our nation needs no broiderod flag
To blazon forth its shame;
No screen of hammered pride to drag
In dust It's honOred name.
Then furl with tears it, soil aud stain.
Ana let " ShrO1ded be,
Till time shall usher In again
Gods law and liberty.
Till when shall come with holier hand.
Some stronger soul 10 seize.
And fling once more Ger sea and lana,
The glory of the breeze.
Some swift Evangel shod with flame.
Whose feet have walked near God.
Bearing from Sinai's mount His name
His law and Christening rod.
Shall como with hot impetuous feet,
With flaming sword In hand.
TwO-edged to smite with vengeance ileet.
And purge the goddess land.
Then shall no near the sacred shrine,
Where drapcd our standard lies.
Unloose its folds with love divine.
And give il to the skies.
Then right shall rule and truth prevail.
And hearts long sundered wide
Once more holy flag shall hail,
An honest nations pride.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-08

STATE OF LOUISIANA. !
Parish Of Orleans.
L. JOHN 6. DEVEREUX, Cashier Of the above
named bank, do soemnly swear that the above
statement Is true to the best of my knowledge
and belief.
JOHN G. DEVEREUX Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 18th
day Of March, 1876.
W. J, CASTELL, Notary Public
Correct-Attest:
p IRWIN.
JOHN HENDERSON,
EMILE GAUCHE,
m22 Directors.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-08
RED RIVER.

NEW ORLEANS AND RED RIVER TpAN.
-PORTATION COMPANY STEAMER SS
Mary Louise. Texas.
H. Il. Bryarly, Lotus No.3
Col. A. L. kouns, W. j. Behan
La Belle. Belle ROWLAND
,- FOR SHREVEPORT. JEFppp
kldIIkSSEsAhuh son, Upper Rcd River. Mindd In
exe Cousbatta Grand Eeore. AAiI ayaeln
dria and all way and plantation landings
ing New Orleans as follows: as
For Shreveport
Leaves SATURDAY, April g. at5pm
Marie Louise, II. J. Brnker. master
Returning leaves Shreveport TUESDAYS ana
FRIDAYS "na
SATURDAYS boats going through to Jefrerso,
No wharfboat charges will be made on freoh,
consigned to the company at the mouth of Rsd
River wv
Forwarding freights consigned to the comn,n,
at New Orleans will be handled free OF dTayasss
and commissions.
For freight or passage. apply on board OF IN.
boats or at the Office OF the company No ~,
Gravier street. JOS. A. AIKEN. President
NJ: W. JOYCE. Agent
HITE Il CARLIN, BKITTOS Il EPpI All
die LORD g. MCPEAKE Agents.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-08
ST. LOUIS AND CAIRO.
LOUISVILLE.

IT. FOR LOUISVILLE. EVANS
49, "A vile. Henderson, Cairo. Memphis
and all intermediate points-The
passenger steamer
II. T.. LEE,
J. W. Cannon. master. John r. Mossop. clerk
VIII leave WEDNESDAY, 18th, at D. m.
For freight or passage apply on board orto
JNO. JANNEY, III Common street.
HITE h CABIN, 4 Tehoupitoulas st.
ADAMS & WORK 9 commercial Place
DOUGLAS & WINBURN 50 Natehez st.
ans
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-08
BAYOU SARA.

- FOR BAYOU SARA. WATERLOO.
IeHsE3 Hermitage. Port Hudson. Batodn
- Rouge. Plaquemine and way la l1sl,
ings-The United States mail semi-weeKD
packet Gov. Allen,
In place Of W s. Pike J. J. Brown. mas,el'
Leaves every MONDAY and FRIDAY. al "
NJ. for Bayou Sara.
HITE 4 CARLIN. ACTS. 3 Tchoupitoulas st.
d23 am A. G. GODDIN. 40 MaQaZins.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-08
THE COURTS.
superiOr District Court.

Hon. Jacob Hawkins, Judge.
Charles Montaldo vs.. City OF New Or
leans and w. i. Loan and j. ii. Lawler.
Petitioner shows that he is the keeper
OF coffeehouse No. AZ Charities street,
known as the Tivoli Varieties; that he
has obtained the requisite number OF
Signatures from adjacent property
holders to obtain license to keep said
place OF amusement; that defendant
Loan under orders from the city has
closed up said place Of business.
Petitioner therefore asks that an in
junction issue restraining said defen-
dant from interfering with his said bust
ness. Injunction issued.
Il. G. Ballentine VS.. Ponchartrain
Railroad Co.-On petition Of petitioner,
Injunction issued restraining defendants
or their employees from interfering with
him as receiver of said road.
Edward G. Palmer VS.. Geo. j. Johnson
Auditor, ct al.-This is q suit to prevent
the Auditor Of Public Accounts from
making title to property bought in by
the State under act AZ Of 1873, and trans.
ferred to Lewis Fisher under act 105 OF
1874, on the ground that plaintiff had
rendered the Tax Collector of the Fourth
District of New Orleans the amount OF
tax due previous to said purchase by the
State
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-08
OPELOUsAS.

INDEPENDENT OPELOULAS WEEKLY
PACKET.
Leaves every WEDNESDAY, at 5 D. m.
G@- FOR WASHINGTON. PORT
slkSsa Barry, Churchville. Bayou Des
Glaizes, Atchafalaya, Simmsport.
Big Bend Landing Old River. and all interme-
diate points-The light-draft passenger steamer
st. Mary,
F. Probst. master. j. b. Schmidt, clerk
For freight or passage apply ON board. or to
HITE IL CARLIN, TchOupitoulas st.
Through bills lading to Bayous Des Glaizes
and BOeuf. do I'm