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EFFORTS FOR PEACE.

Our interpreters, in the meantime,
were by no means i'd @; they employed
to the utmCss whatever giftg of persua-
SION nature had endowed them with and
fear created in them, without, however,
exhibiting aDy strvility CT meauness.
Tndeed, was stuck to admiration by
the manly way in which they stated our
objects and purposes in travelling on the
Niyanza, and by the composure Of their
bearing. The savFgss themselves OBJ
served this, and commented on it with
lurpTise. The calm behavior of the crew
and interpreters acted ss sedstive on
the turbulence and rantipg violence Of
the savages, though it broke out now
and then, sputtering fitfully with the
widest of gestures aud most murderous
demonstrations,
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we were Imprisoned in gourd, lent
their terrors to this fearful hight.
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Liverpool, August II: The steam-hip
Bothnia, from New York, has aIr.ved
ont
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the boat into theswater. With one des-
pirate effort my crew Of eleven men
teized the boat as IL she had been mere
toy, and shot her far into the water.
The impetus they had given her c,.used
her to drag them all in deep water. In
the meantime the ssvsges, uttering q
furious howl of disappointment and
bs FIJI d rage, came rushing like whirl-
wind toward the waters edge.
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A PROSPECTIVE HONEY FEAST.

After seizing the oors, Snekks and his
people slowIy went to their village to eat
their noon meal, aud to discuss what
other measures should be adopted to-
ward the strangers. A woman came
near Us. and told u3 to eat honey with
Shekka, as it was the only way to save
cur liv 8, for Shekka ard his people bad
determined to kill US aud take every
thing we had. The cOxswaiD of the boat
was cent to proffer terms OF brotherhood
10 Shekka. Ths coxswain was told 10
be at ease, no harm was intended US,
and on the next day Shekka promised
he and his people should eat honey and
make lasting and sgte brotherhood be-
tween III
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STANLEY.
The Last Letter Of the Brave Herald.
African Exp'Orer-Bis Surveyed
the Victoria Niyanza Lake.
Exciting Adventures On the Island of
Bumbireh An Attack by the
Natiyes-Riding Out a
Storm on the Lake
Etc, Btc.

The New York Herald o. yesterday
published the frst of Stanley's letters.
Of which synopsis was recently given
in the HeTGId's Lond5n dispatches. The
letter begins on the Kagers river. He
was driven away from Makongo by hos.
tile natives, and then went to a c,m.
fjrtable little cave near the village OF
Ksjuri at the southeastern extremity of
Bumbireh island. He expected TO get
provisions there. Bu. we were disSp-
pointed 10 hear the lsrse number Of peo.
pie on the platesu above the village
shouting their war cry.
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A RUSH FOR LIFI

AS soon as saw the ssvages had ar
rived in the presence Of Shekka with
Cur drum, shouted to my men to push
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The apparently friendly savsges
seemed to be now pers )uified furies.
Throughout all the scenes of civilized
and savage life which / have witnessed,
l never saw mad rage or wild fury
painted so truly before on human fea.
lures. 1t lei them tn the verge of in
sanity, even. They struck the ground
AID ths boat, stamped, foamed at the
mouth, gnashed their teeth, slashed the
air with teir spears, but they shed no
blood. The chief Shekka prevented this,
reserving that pleasure, presume, for a
more opporiuIe time, when a new ex-
cltement would be required.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-17
BoutwelPs Report on Missls-
sippi Affairs in Morton's
Interest.
Brisiow Charged with Cuba
bllity in the Mary Merritt
Case.
Discontinuance Of Fast Mail
Train on Two Railroads.
Especial to the N. o. Democrat. !

WASHINGTON, July 17.-Boutwell will
make MS report on the Mississippi
Affairs this week. The testimony. In
voluminous and Is in Morton's interest.
who VIII attempt to set aside the LAST
election In that State, with the view az
rejecting Senator Lamar.
Senator Bayard will make a minority
report. ~
The impression still prevails that
urant will use troops, in The Southern
States prior to the election to intimidate.
the white people. as in 1874; but the
people must bear In mind that with the
November election Grant and the Rs.
publican party die, and after chem
comes Democratic Administration that
will call off the dogs OF war from the
Southern people. Let no one be afraid.
then, OF Sheridan or any other satrap.
The committee investigating ex-6ec-
retary Bristow will soon report they
find him not chargeable with any crimi.
nality, but with great cnlpahility In the
Mary Merritt case. They will recon-
mend prosecution by the Government
for the recovery OF the amount impro-
perly paid from the treasury to Mr..
Bristow Ia the mule case.
The Pennsylvania and New York Gen.
tral Railroads have notified the Post
master General OF the discontinuance
OF fast mail trains, on account Of the
failure OF Congress to provide suelcient
BISou.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-17

Messrs. w. s. Booth and Col. Il. w
Robertson, two prominent citizens oil
Baton Rouge, were arrested yesterday
by order OF Marshal Packard, the Radi.
cal candidate for Governor, and brought
to this city. The charge is that some
months ago they were participants in a
mass meeting which requested certain
officials In Baton Rouge to resign. The
gentlemen gave bond In the sum OF $4,000
to appear before the u. s. Court on the
lst of November. The gentlemen leave
for home this evening. feF aF
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-17
MAK0NE NEWs.
TaE RES Alta TODAY.
The shell sesa in Good Ordr


The races at the Milneburg lake end
to-day will begin ut half-past four, pre-
ciscly. The Pontchartrain Railroad
Com pany will run trains every half hour,
beginning at p. IN. Those who are
fortunate enough to ride in their own
carriages will be pleased to learn that
the road from the Spanish Fort to Mil
neberg has undergone repair aud is now
in excellent condition + u drive.
THE PROGRAMME.
First Race-Slngle Scnlis. One mile.
s9uti,ern Cab enters boat Henry Cox. by N.
Uopc Club enters boat Charlie. by James
Orlcans Club enters boat Ripple. by G. ". Ed
wards.
Howard Club enters boat Eva g.. by Bat Gal
PERSEVERANCE, Club enters boat Johnnie r., by
ii John Club enters boat Rose. by n. @. Mus
second Eace-DoubIe sculls. One and one
Howard CInb enters boat Frank MeMroy--
Vim. Burk. bow; Thos. Burk. stroke.
Hope Club enters boat Hattie buckley -Wm.
Bremen. bsw,; John I4lsk. stroke.
st. John Club enters boat Ameie-R II. Mitch
ell bow; George LeSassier, stroke.
Third Race, Eourzo Dared Bagges-Two miles.
o. sogtaern Club ssnters bat baat Mke K9Fersy
bott. No. Q: r, slessenger. stroke; Bradford
Reeder {, eoxswstin.f Hf ssm 1I8a
rs[ssysfanee @ clps enters boat Eetie E IF g.
No.2: J. Beegle. stroke Geo. Keen coxswain.
Rlverside Club enters boat Mary Oh Kline,
bow; D. GALLAGHER, No. 3; ]. EobinsoH. No.2.
Hpos cub t9ae etefs .f boat al2Aa fe walsh
Tglfy, stFosysse No b; II Mctiraw. No. q; jas.
bow " s9e1 25ree eeaS B sHisfs msy No rracx
3; Geo Deneere stroke Be, q
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-17
TINE FEDERAL RING.
what Is Thought In New York et Packard
z 20,
IN. Y, SUM


The Federal ring in New Orleans
having gained the mastery over the
riotous, drunken mob OF negroes and
disreputable white politicians who con-
stituted the Republican State Conven-
ton In Louisiana, and secured the nomi-
nation OF United States Marshal Packard
for Governor, an attempt was made to
eonoiliate the disaffected Republicans by
nominating Warmoth for Representa-
tive to Congress from the First District,
where the Democrats have o majority
OF over 1000, and by passing resolution
that Pinchback shall be elected United
States Senator It remains to be seen
whether these influential politicians will
be satisfied with such unsubstantial
concessions but whether they are. or
no, It will be impossible to heal the dis
sensions which exist within the Kepub-
lican party In the coantry parishes, and
those best qualified to judge predict
that Louisiana will 20 Democratic by on
immense majority in November 1t Ia
expected that Grant will send troops,
as usual, to intimidate voters; but 1t Is q
question whether be will be inclined to
add tQ his unpopularity by interfering
tuft NJ 48Ex xpfsisiansa affairsx now that
he has no personal advantages to gain
there. But even II he should. the friends
of honest government In that State are
confident OF polling 50 great a vote that
the State authorities will not dare again
to count out the successful candidates.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-17

We call attention to the notice from thn penr
Executive Committee which will alay he ap-
prehensions and silence the censoriousness b
tne most suspicious rs TO the policy and designs
81 that association OF patriotic citizens II will
als0 tend to remove the last barrier In the Penn
movement, which threatens to swamp the plan
q al other rivals In It's onward sweep to victory
" mas already grown to such formidable
strength that tho two heretofore most prominent
contastants have, II is said been driven into nm
alliance OF defense and oYense 10 resist It. How
satisfactory this s likely to prove to the rival fol-
lowers remains vet to be seen. For though
politics sometimes makes strange bed fellows
y is not probable in this instance that they will
lie down very lovingly on a bed of broken pro-
mses.-IN. o. Times. Sunday. July l6.
We are assured by the gentlemen
referred to in the above paragraph, Gov.
MoEnery and Hon. l.. A. Wiltz, that
there is not one word OF truth In the as
sertion that they have been driven
into an alliance OF defense and offense
to resist the Penn Government" or
that they have proposed or effected any
alliance for any purpose whatever.
These gentlemen express themselves
as perfectly content to stand each on his
own merits, and they have so little fear
or dread Of the Penn movement as to be
not whit concerned about 1t. A popular
uprising to frighten the gentlemen, they
affirm. must originate and be brought
sboatrby different appliances than
those sought and vainly used 70 fame
the popular mind in behalf OF that
worthy gentleman, Gov. Penn.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-17
Mrs. TyDcr.
Cincinnati Commercial.


Mr.. Tyner will have a tern Of eight
months in the Cabinet under Grant,
quite long enough to distinguish him
self, aud the signal service he rendered
Mr.. Hayes in the matter of the nomina-
tion. will insure his continuance In
office, should the man without guile be
elected President. III not the present
position, something else quite as lucra-
tive and honorable.
Socially, Mr.. Tyner is a courtly, agree
able pan, and his wife is q beautiful
and charming lady, eminently fitted to
grace the position to which he has been
elevated. She Is quite the youngest
Of the Cabinet ladies. In person, she is
rather below the medium height, and
has q slight, graceful figure. Her CON-
plexion Is exquisitively fair, and she
had blonde hair before 1t was the fash
ion. In other words, her hair Is faxen,
which, with blue eyes, fair skin, milk
white teeth, and regular features, makes
her a perfect representative Of the
purest Saxon type Of woman. How iu-
telligent, gentle and kind she is. all
within the range Of her acquaintance
can bear witness.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-17

The Radicals, under the encourage
ment of a few while renegades scattered
through the parishes. are growing bold
and saucy. Scarcely day passes that
we do not hear of brutal attacks made
by Radical negroes upon Democratic
negroes. and OF negro schemes, plotted
by their white allies, to murder white
citizens. The most brutal and vigorous
plans to intimidate Democratic negroes
are resorted to, while that portion
OF the army detailed to intimidate the
Democrats Of Mississippi, Louisiana and
Arkansas Is being modified.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-17

There were one hundred and forty-one
deaths last week.
Administrator Burke Is out this morn
ing but not attending to business.
A ponderous six-inch sea coast rifled
gun broke down its carrying apparatus
this morning on Julia street, near
Carondelet. The gun came from the
Jackson Railroad and was going toward
the river.
A gentleman OF this city drew over
81, 900 on four $1,000 city bonds at the
last drawing.
The inability Of Mr. Raymond to fur
nish the necessary bond in the marke.
Injunction cases, the city steps in and
obtains an order that they be Issued.
the city is not required to give bond.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-17
Death Of a senator.

Robert H. Chadbourn, Senator from
the district composed Of the upper por-
tion OF Orleans parish, st. John, st.
Charles and Jefferson parishes. died Of
bilious fever on Sunday morning, at
o'clock, at the residence OF Judge Ear
hart, in Hahnville, St. Charles parish.
Chadbourn was a carpet-bagger and .
man OF no ability at all. He was SO
years old, and his term would have
ended In two years.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-17

~ vsll Roll Mein Vote for tho Oder
Mauh."

The proprietor of q Cratic avenue sa-
loon won't vote for James G.. Blaine,
says nj. Quad, and that is settled fact.
Some men were yesterday seeking TO
ascertain the cause or his aDimosity to-
ward Maine's ''favorite soD," and he
explained
in Puffalo, dot Mr.. Plaiue come aroundt
und dock sum drinks, und he nefer bald
me-"
''Oh. that can't be this Blaine" re-
piled one Of the men; ''this Blaine is a
temperance man.
10, vhas fhis Plaine.' was tho calm
reply. Il cnn shrst remem ber as blain
as day how he boured dot whisky down
his throat und groaned over some in
crease OF indemperanco.'
But this Blaine is james G. Blaine, +"
they protested
II can't help dot; didn't name him.
Dot Plaine, who owes me, Is named
'Sharge dose drinks to Shin Plaine,
und wilkt right out"
you must be mistaken; this Blaine
Is a member OF Congress.
40 vhas dot Plaine. He couldn t
speak some bieces in Congress like light
ning,"
There Is mistake somewhere. You
have got two Blaines mixed up. Here is
picture OF James G. Blaine. See IL he
is the man who played dead-beat on
you."
The saloonist glanced at 1t, handed it
back and said:
He Is der zame man, only he has
CLEAN shirt on and Is more paid headed
rs be was den. No use, shentlemen.
When some lection times come roundt
again Twill boil my vote for de oder
mans" Ia
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-17
Hanged by a Church nell.
from the Lancaster Express. July |

In st. Joseph's Catholic Church
steeple on the Fourth, Christian Diehl
was assisting the sexton, Mr.. johnson,
to ring the bells there are three OF
them at 10 o'clock In the morning, and
in an effort to ring more loudly loop
was formed to the rope, which. fell
around Diehl's neck, and In a twinkle
he was drawn twenty feet up in the air.
With the rebound OF the bell he came
down on Johnson's head. and, although
the latter was somewhat hurt by the
shock, he rcleased Diehl from his peril.
GUS position. The latter's neck was al.
most broken, and the flesh is still
swollen and inflamed from the fric-
tion Of the rope.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-17

An ADserican Lynchiug Case as Rcported
at Paris.
New York World ]

New York worldl
That veracious chronicler, 'gean de
Paris gives in n recent number OF
Figaro an account OF somewhat sen
sational incident In American life that
unfortunately had escaped the notice OF
the home press. He says:
"We have already made the announce
ment that M. Roch, the public execu-
tioner, was about to begin his terrible
round. Tn America the preiminaries
for executions are much simpler, as the
nearest tree Is made TO serve as q gal
lows.
They tell Of a terrible example OF
the application of the law of Lynch
that took place last week In one OF the
far Western States. VA ff d1
"One Diggles, convicted Of the murder
OF child OF eleven years, was being led
along the highway near the town Of
FL to be hanged. The crowd which
followed the executioners chanced to
encounter group OF eronauts engaged
In Initiating balloon to make expert
ments. All at once those present were
struck with singular, idea. They pos
sessed themselves Of the balloon, fast
ened q running moose to the car, placed
the eulprit's neck in the moose and gave
the order, Let 90 all
~ WsS ~ eot Inv Sl'cttdcic w see tIe
criminal struggling In his dying convul-
sions, and borne towards the clouds that
obscured the sky.
Held almost motionless by the con-
tending winds, the balloon, with its sin
lister burden. remained three days over
the city OF FL, surrounded by crows
sceDtipg their prey. Through tele-
scope the most eager Der might be
seen picking out the murderer's eyes.
If the aim Of punishment is 20 afford
a dreadful example to other criminals,
behold one that must have produced
the desired effect. 1t sends cold
shiver down ones back just to think
of il.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-17

An interview W1J0 sWs. GV"hs"e a7
wins II for Ti1aen.
New York Heraldl
When visited by reporter who asked
him for his views, Col. Conkling an
swered II had intended to place myself
squarely on record In speech am pre-
pairing, but as you make the request
may as well do 1t now" Col. Conkling
then said: :.
..The Cincinnati Convention was di-
~vt1Qd NuU1Ez aH2ally between the
Sffionds ana OppOaehte Of 0on. 0rsntg
the latter of whom gathered around
Blaine az their leader and candidate
The large attendance of Liberal Kepub-
licans was in the interest OF james q.
as much opposed to Grant as they were.
This Is true as gospel, and know 1t ]
Blaine was defeated Hayes, as you
know, and Wheeler w{ke nominated in
the interest OF Grant. The Conven-
ton also adopted resolutions indosxtng
Grant coversd over with corruption,
as the beggHr Lazarus was with sores !,
resolutions indorsed the administration
Of Grant as we'll, Now, sir, there may
be q few men who, hankering after the
f!eshpots OF Egypt, may return like the
dog to his vomit or the SOW TO her wal
slowing In the mire; but my conviction
Is there are very few. The Liberal Re-
publicans in 1872 separated from the
dominant party In the plentitude Of It's
patronage, because OF Its manifold cor
ruptions, its fragrant violation Of the
Consultation and its daring assaults
upon the liberties OF the people. 1t has
proved recreant to every principle Of
the party under the lead of Greeley,
Lincoln, Charles Sumner and Trumbull,
that those men laid down as funda-
mental to republican organization. Un-
der these circumstances, cannot CON
caive how honest men Of the party con
think OF returning to an organization
which rallies under the banners Of
Hayes and Wheeler. For myself, /
shrink from oil contact with them as /
would from the touch of a contagion or
the embrace of death" Col. Conkling
added that be proposed to enter into the
campaign aud by speeches and other
wise do all in his power to secure the
election Of Tilden and Hendricks, who,
he believes, embody all the elements OF
reform.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-17

The Second Ward Central Club meets
tonight at u O'Clock, at the corner OF
st. Charles and Calliope streets. to per-
feet arrangements for the coming cleo
ton OF delegates to the Baton Rouge
Convention. 1t Is to be hoped that
everyDemocratic and Conservative voter
Of the ward will be promptly on hand.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-17
louisville Ledger.


Gov. Noyes says that whil 10 the men,
bers OF the Ohio Legislature are In the
habit OF riding from the depot to the
Capitol and back every day, Gov. Hayes,
though worth a million, always makes
1t q point to save his dimes by walking.
1t must be soothing thought to him,
while trudgiDg along through the mud,
that he Is making a dime or so by 1t (;
but how fierce and bitter the pang which
shoots through his gigantic soul when
he reflects upUr~sese~~sar aadAteag of
his brogans
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-17
The Military order.

Let it be published all over the North,
that already the States of the South are
being divided up into military districts,
with commauders ordered "to move
troops t.. any point. whenever. in their
Judgment, It Is in the interest of peace
and order ."-[Vicksburg Herald.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-17
lCourier-Journal.l !

The President fully recognizes the
fact that the success of his party In the
present campaign depends upon an
abundant supply OF funds; that an
abundant supply of funds depends upon
and that the reorganization OF the whis-
XIV ring depends upon the removal of its
enemies from Office. Hence, Jewell,
Pratt. Yaryan and, Clark have gone to
meet Bristow.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-17

Hon. Louis Texsda, Of Rapides, who
is prominently before the people for the
nomination by the Baton Reuge Con-
vention for Governor, is at present in
the city at the City Hotel.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-17

The Shreveport Times publishes a
long communication In favor Of Mr..
John Phelps, OF New Orleans, for Gov
ernor, and referring to 1t editorially,
does not seem to be ayerse to the nomi-
NATHAN
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-17

We call the attention of our readers of
the Eleventh Ward to the card Of Mr..
J. r. Alcee Gauthreaux, in another
column.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-17
mr. JOHN nANpotsH. OF ROANOKE.

Thou who unmoved has heard the wniriWino
chide,
Full many a winter round thy craggy bod
And like an earth born giant hast outspreaI
Thy hundred arms, and Heavens own poi's
dened.
Nov liest thou along thy native mountain SIDE
Uptorn: yet deem not that come ~ snea
The idle drops Of pity o'or thy bead; X.
Or bAsely 10 insult thy blasted PRIDE
No-still It's thine tho fallen. imperial OAK!
To teach this lesson to the wise and brave.
That 'tis much better. 0veftbrown ana broke q
In freedoms q cause, to sink into the grave
Than In submission to fyrante yoke.
Lilo the vile reed to bow and be a slave,
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-17


Tire English Government has recalled
the English vessel which suppressed
Steinberger and his Ministry In the
Pacific island of Samoa. 1t is Inferred
from this that the conduct Of this officer
does not meet the appreciation Of Lord
Derby. As an illustration Of our own
apathy in u matter which concerns us
far more than it does England the whole
Samoa business has been forgotten
already, and no one knows what has
become Of poor Steinberger. II this
Samoa affair had taken place In the
early part of the Administration with u
new Presidential new party in power,
there would have been different policy
with England. /r
There can be little doubt that Ameri-
can interests were kicked out Of Samoa
In the most unceremonious manner,
and that we submitted to the indignity
with calmness which no English Gov
ernmcnt similarly situated would have
done. The question arises now, as IL
has arisen before, whether the honor OF
the country is ever safe In the hands OF
an administration which has lost the
confidence of the people. Even il
Grant had high duties before him, we
question II he would be allowed to dis
charge them In time like this. The
time must come when the voice OF the
people in the administration OF the
Governmentwill find immediate express
sion as it does now Ia England. A dis
credited government Is never sensitive
to the nations honor. ~
r. - |
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-17

1t is owing to an accident to our press
that the DEMOCRAT appears later than
usual this evening.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-17

GEN. CROOK.

Ne Is Encanped ON Goose Creek sms All
~ Night.
LARAMIE. July 16.AGen. Crook is sttll
camped on Goose Crock. His command
Is In excellent fighting condition. Gen.
Merritt arrived at Rawhide on the l4th
TO cut off 500 Indians said to have left
Red Cloud. He expected to strike the
sayages next day.
MARINE NEWS.
SOUTHWEST Pass, July II, Noon.--Ba-
rometer 30 80. Wind southeast, light.
Weather clear and warm.
Arrived steamship Margaret, at 6 AS
a. m, Baker, master, from Havana, via
Florida ports, to j. K Roberts; Ameri-
can schooner Gertrude Howes, Nyberg,
master, nine days from Ruatan. No
departures