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The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-13
TIE ELECTION IN CHICAGO.

In Chicago there is no returning
board, but they have "moderators. A
moderator's duties are very simple; he
presides over the balloting, and in com.
pany with the town clerk escorts the
ballot boxes to the place appointed fol
counting the votes. He is also intrusted
with the counting
At the election held on Tuesday, 4th
inst, for Collector, Supervisor, Assessor
and Town Clerk Of South Town. Chca-
60. the moderator, one Thornton, con-
Quoted himself in such way as to dim
even the lustre attached in our own
city to the names of the notorious re-
1t must be stated also that he was
ably assisted by the crowd Of roughs
whom he represented. Their part was
to keep as much as possible the honest
citizens from the polls, and to stuff the
ballot boxes. This they did, as the
Chicago papers state, to the extent of
1000 votes in one box alone. Thornton,
as moderator, had to count these
votes, which he accomplished rather
extravagantly for his ring and quite
moderately for the real voter, SO that
the "bunamer's" ticket was elected
(''returning board" fashion, by an over
whelming majority.
The people of Chicago, however, who
think that Louisiana rebels must sub
nit to such things, do not seem to accept
this pleasantly with the requisite
amount Of fortitude. A large and en-
meeting was held at Farwell
Hall, and the irate Chicagoans talked
of nothing less than organizing vigil
lance committee and hanging the loyal
who, according to time-honored
had usurped the fat offices
Of the land.
Be patient, our friends from Chicago;
justice is eternal. Therefore, what mat
tiers it il her votaries are kept waiting
The courts are there to represent the
absent goddess, and should they decide
against you, being in the interest of the
oummers, take our advice and "crook
he pregnant hinges Of the knee" where
'tdration" may follow fawning.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-13

Babcock and harrington with the 1ull
knowledge and approval Of Grant. The
object of the Infamous plot was to throw
discrcdit upon the accusers OF Babcock,
who was at the time charged with fraud
in the measurement Of certain improve
ments made by the Board OF Public
Works. to be paid for by the Government,
by manufacturing false evidence to con
Wet Mr.. Columbus Alexander of the
crime. and. 10y running his character,
throw the whole prosecution in dis
array
As every one knows, the plot failed
through q blunder in informing the pro
fessiopal burglars OF the hour at which
they wore TO begin operations.
Whitley testified that he was III Florida
when the conspiracy was concocted ,
that he was summoned to Washington
by Babcock. at that time tho conflden-
tial private secretary Of the President,
who told tho detective that some Of his
friends wanted u little job done, and
then directed him to see Dick Harring-
ton, who was at that time Assistant
District Attorney, for further instruc-
tions.
| Hnrrington's first Instructions te
Whitley were to employ the necessary
agents to watch the memoTialists, ring IN
with them, find out in advance what line
| they were to pursue and what subjects
they were going to examine. Wher
| they found out what line OF investiga
| ton was to be pursued they were to sug
gest that certain witnesses would testify
to such and such facts. Their object
was to have witnesses summoned who
when hey took the stand, would know
nothing about the subject upon which
they were questioned. Thus the memo
rialsts would be brought into ridicul'
and Inc ringites would be enabled to SAY
! that the investigation was " mere farce
This plan, however. did not work ~
well as intended, and it was then tina
the safe conspiracy was imagined. Har
rington was tried for the oifense and nc
quilted 10y a jury packed with persona
friends under the supervision of Mar
shall Sharp, a brother-in-law OF TIN
President.
Babcock has heretofore escaped
but tho testimony against him now is 81
crushings that the committee, convinced
Of his guilt. will no doubt turn him owe
to the Grand Jury, who canot but fail t.
return an indictment
The public will watch with interes
tho progress of q trial where tho evi
denco is very likely to elicit facts tina
may strike at the head OF the govern
ment itself, ana pull down the imam {
destiny" from his already shaking pc
JrctnI
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-13
THE SAFE BURGLARY CONSPIRACY.
II. {. Whitley's Damaging Testimony
Against Babc0ck.

Against Babc0ck.
Public opinion may be misled, it may
err like everything human, but it is gen
orally correct in its judgments, because
it has deep foundation in universal in
telligence and all permeating truth.
When a jury acquitted Mr.. Babcock
from completely in the workings Of the
whisky ring in st. Louis, the cry was
universal, public opinion unanimously
condemned the verdict as false, and the
criminal servant Of the people, though
whitewashed by dozen Of his peers,
stood before the moral sense of his
country convicted felon. Further de-
velopments since then have rather con-
tlrmed this judgment OF the masses, and
there is now good reason to believe that
Babcock will soon be brought before a
less accessible and partial tribunal and
made to suffer the penalties attached to
his breach Of the peoples trust. Nay,
more, we blush to say it, the highest
official in the land is gravely implicated
in the same matter, and the President
himself may yet be dragged from his
high place to answer for his derelictions
to an outraged people.
From Col. II. G. Whitley's testimony
before the committee, which, whatever
be the character of the witness, is fully
corroborated by the testimony taken at
the trial of Harrington, the conclusion
is logical that what is known as the safe
burgl AIRY conspiracy was originated by
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-13

Some Of the New York papers have
denied tho correctness Of the interview
reported by the Herald between Grant
and the colored Congressman HARRISON.
which we published in tho DEMOCRAT
yesterday. and in which tho President
is represented as having announced
himself for Conkling for his successor.
The Herald afllrms that its reporter got
the story precisely rs printed from Har-
alison, himself, and that if HARRISON has
gone back on it a heavy -Conkling
pressure must have been brought to
bear on him
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-13

Another attraction has been added to the
already long list which il TO render Philadelphia
the Mecca of the United States A dog exhibit
ton is 90 loo inaugurated at the Centennial. and
a large number of entries are already reported.
Tray and Towser. Jack and Bulger are to have a
hand in concentrating the Centennial of
American Independence, AMI will. no doubt. i'm
prove the occason.-St Ion3s Globe Democrat.
This explains why Dog Merrill has
been ordered to the Centennial by Gen.
Grant. Merrill is n West Point bred
dog. and tho President values him very
highly, though the whole country re-
CARDS him as the dirtiest and most cow
ardly cur in America.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-13

FIRST Three quarters II mile, ior
all ages Club purse $3.50; lrst horse 500. second
horse $50. third horse $50 .f
SECOND RACE-The Louisiana Stakes, foi
four-year ODDS s25 entrance. T. y. with s7W
added: second horse to receive $500. Two IN u
heats. Closed with eight nominations.
THIRD KACE-Oue mile. with 100 ID on each
three year Odds to carry their proper weight
2 h allowed To- mares and geldings Club purse
$500. first horse $3.50. second horse $50, thirt
horse go.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-13
Third Nny. "Wednesday. APRIL 80.

FIRST RACE--One mile and one-eighth, for
all ages Club purse $3.50: first horse $3.50: sec
ond hors1 s75 third horse s25.
SECOND BACE-Threo miles. for all ages
Club purse 5000; first horse $500. second horse
SEQ third horse 30.
THIRD RACFf-Mile heats for all nges Clu'
purse 800; first horse $500 second horse 800
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-13

The san says the prospects of Brother
Blaine grow fainter and fainter The
only State he is sure of in the Cincinnati
convention Is Maine. Pennsylvania
brought him into the world, but she
docsn { want him for President just yet.
Let Blaine tarry at Jericho until his
beard is grown. ConlIling IS the man
for the Centennial candidate of the
great Republican party.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-13
LOUISIANA JOCKEY CLUB.
NEW ORLEANS. la.
SPRING MEETING. 1876.
FIRST nay, saturday, April ~, 1910.

FIRST HACE-Hurdlo Race two miles over
eight hurdles Club purse 500; first horse $3.50
second horse 800. third horse $50.
SECOND RACE-The Piekwick Stakes. Tor
three year ODDS s25 entrance. y. D., WIN 81"
added: second horse 10 receive 5000. Mile hfats
Closed with fourteen nominations
THIRD RAGETwo miles. for nil ages: Clut
purse 500. first horse $500. second horse s75,
third horse s2b.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-13

Russia has few words TO say about
the royal titles bill. The st. Petersburg
press Is severe on Disraeli, alleging that
Russia's conquest of Tartary is well
known all over India, and that the
Queens assumption of Empress would
be received az a sign Of British dctermi-
nation TO maintain supremacy over the
Indian empire =
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-13
RullIicr and lnncinc-

our last article was devoted to description
Of the nature OF Capcine md its effect IN Guicken-
ing the action Of Il porous plaster. The action
Of the combination Of Rubber and Capcino on
the system is mnrvelous. On the application OF
Bensons Gapcine Porous Plaster 10 the person
the blood starts into quicker circulation; II you
have cold and apply ono to your breast, you
will soon feel it loosening If y0u suffer from
rheumatism tho relef is almost instantaneous.
If the trouble be indigestion arising from q
torpid liver the cure though slower is none the
lace tuin
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-13
RICE LIS T.

| The following Watches are oil Lever move;
ments, Jeweled. same size as SIS Wateh, afd
sold with guarantee for two years.
Solid Silver Watch. same the eut.....'.', 80
| Solid Silver Stem Winder ..................f. y
Stem Winder Oh. Silver case. ............. ~
Same, but open face, fiat glass .............. ~
Solid IA karat Gold w latch. Oh. case y
Solid 10 karat Gold Watch, 2 on case ......., %
Solid IA karat Gold Stem Winder az % case -
Solid 18 karat Gold Stem Winder "a. On. case lU
The following Watches are two sizes smaief
than the sf5 Watches, and finer quality; 49,.
In Silver. hunting or open face case ~
Solid u karat Gold ease. Observation-Disclosures.
SOlid IL karat Gold case .........4'. ~
Ladies' Watches Solid Gold eases. ......@... =,
Stem Winders. Solid Gold cases; ..........,; %
Ladies' Stem Wihders. elegantiy. engraved "a.
Gentlemen's Gold Chains In great variety
Prices vary from sl5 to sI5; x.,, ~, t..
A large assortment OF Ladies' Gold Chains
from SIS to 800
Silver Chain. suitable for the SIS Watch. from
81 to Is.
Any Watch sent by mail. In registered pack
age ut my risk on receipt u price with 30 cents
for postage; or by Express. G. q. D.. with PRIV
ege of opening the package and examining the
Watch before paying for it, Address as ahoge.
Key that winds any watch sent By maL Iof
fifty cents and stamp. ap2 sm 9dp
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-13

We print this morning very able and
manly letter from Hon. Ben Hill, of
Georgia, to which we direct the atten-
ton of our readers. Mr.. Hill expresses
views of the Republican party similar
10 those cnunciated in the DEMOCRAT,
and he expresses them with a vigor,
clearness and conciseness, which dis
play the strength Of splendid intel
lect. He states that he showed the
garbled report of his speech on amnes-
~. which is being circulated through
out the North under the franks of Jno.
A. Hogan and others, to a prominent
Republican Senator who laughed and
said that is hard, but it is politics !"
This is Republicanism in a nutshell.
From the highest Republican official
and politician in the country down to
the dirtiest Radical who sells law from
justice Of the peace bench, anything
that will win, however vile, rascallv
and infamous, is politics. With Grant.
Logan, Morton, Kellogg, West, and the
whole miserable crew, it is politics to
lie, 10 swindle, to steal, to stuff ballot
boxes, TO rob the Government, to ac-
cept brides, to peryert the law, to do
anything, in short, that will win.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-13
Thc @pw silver Dollar.
[Cineinnati Commercial.l

TTInfInnAt EOflIUHT'IHII
The silver dollar. to be coined il tho
Senate amendment to the House bill is
concurred in, will have the weight and
fineness Of the old silver dollar, the
coinage Of which was stopped some
years ago According to Senator Sher-
man. it will have six per cent more
value than two Of the present silver half
dollars
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-13

s,nesuIpTI.,S RATES.


Transient advertisements 81 per square tten
iurs uf solid ngatnl first Insertion, 90 cents
each subsequent consecutive insertion.
Wants ~ ltcut, For Sales and Boarding All
vpriisemcntesl 10 cents limo, net cash. solid nea-
sure None taken AT less than ~ cents.
Local or business Notices 20 cents n line. net.
" lurial Notices, in Editorial typo. 50 cents y
line, net.
Advertisements for tho period Of ono month
nnh lnngnr. n9 lullOMa:
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-13

Mr. Largeau is exploring the Desert
Of Sahara with the object Of discovering
practical route by which tho trade of
Soudan may be brought to European
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-13
Fourth nav. Thursday, April tn.

FIRST RACE-Selling ratio, ono mile and n
nuarter horses entered to- he sold for 1890 10
curry their proper weight: for $1,000 allowed J
10: for s75n 10 h for $500 IL II for $500, 2gfb
The winner 10 be sold Mt auction Immediately
after the race Any surplus over tho amount
entered to be sold for will go to tho second horse
Club purse 1900: first horse $500. second hor"-
sT5. third horse s25.
SECOND Race Ono mile md n half. for NJ
nges Club purse $50; first horse $500, second
horse $40 third horse $50
THIRD RACE Mile heats, best three in I've
for all ages; Club purse $780, first horse 300
"a b,r
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-13

Visitors from abroad consider New
York remarkable for blondes with black
eyes. The phenomenon is not peculiar
to New York. however. It has been
frequently observed around police sta
tions all over the country.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-13
F,tth Dey. Friday, April r..

FIRST RACE Handicap hurdle race; two
miles: weights to appear the day beforo the
race: club purse 500: first horse s226. s@ond
horse $50 third horse SIS.
SECOND RACEr-Frer handicap, mile heats
entries to be made Wednesday. April 10, at Il
o'clock; weights to appear Thursday. April 30
Mt u m. and declarations to be made lin writing
ut o'clock the Same day; club purse 500, first
horse $500. second horse 300.
THIRD RACE-One mile and thrco-qnarers
for all ages club purse $500; first horse $500
second horse SIS. third horse s25
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-13
Notice a. the Public.

For the benefit Of those who are seeking en-
ploymnnt, and would like to advertise their
wants. but cannot well afford the expense, the
DEMOCRAT will hereafter. in it, regular sunday
morning edition, extend to such persons the
privilege of making known their wants. FREE
oF CHARGE IN u special column If the paper.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-13
sixth Nay, saturday, April II.

FIRST RACE-The Fortuna Stakes for three
year ODDS; s25 entrance. =. y, with s7D added
second horse to receive $50. third horse $50
winner Of the Pickwick Stakes 10 carry pounds
extra one mile and u half; closed with ~ noIui
nations.
SECOND Consolation Race, ono mile
for horses that have run and not won dnrinl
the meeting: club purse $500: first horse s225
second horse $50 third horse s25.
Third RACEd-Four mile heats. for all ages
club purse 5000: first horse $1,000, second hors'
600
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-13
Thnrsday, April I3, 1876.
Communications.

We publish communications upon any
subject Of public interest, when they
are handed to us by responsible men,
whether we concur in the views ex-
pressed or not. The opinions of the
DEMOCRAT will be expressed in its edi
torial columns. We do not stand fol
those expressed by our correspondents
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-13

Adyices from Atlanta announce that
Gov. Smith has positively withdrawn
from the Georgia gubernatorial contest.
Gen. Colquitt. Col. Thomas Hardeman
and Gov. Smith had been considered
the leading candidates, and the retire
ment of the last named will cause a
tlutter among the ninety and nine other
statesmen who are willing and anxious
TO preside over the destinies of our sister
State. Gov Smith has filled three
terms, and under his administration
Georgia has certainly prospered His
popularity at this time will not be les
sened Ivy his moderation in declining a
contest in which he had the inside track.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-13

Monthly advertisements. having the run Of
the paper inserted every other day, "a be
ohnrred two thirds the above rates.
Editorial page monthly advertisements. each
square, en- pet month
Rates for Advertising In the Weekly New
Orleans Bcrsoc,ot.
Transient and general rates the Same ne for
Daily.
Advertisements for the period Of one month
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-13

In all club purses entrance free, md in such
purses n walk over entities u horse to first
money only. and horse distancingthe field en-
titled to first money only.
Members are notified 10 call for their badges
Mt the Office f6 Carondelet street.
The races will commence ut 3 O'Clock D. m.
In casc Of postponeDrnt on account Of the
weather n pennant viii be displayed from the
office Of the club 1G Carondelct street.
! Quarter stretch badges for meeting ...... s5 "
| Dav badges ......... 3 "
| Admission 10 club stand ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 2Gl
| Admission to public stand and field ..... l Of
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-13

No ladies permitted to the stand unaccOmpa-
MED by gentlemen.
Invitation badges for non residents only are
personal and admit only the person invited.
Quarter stretch badges will admit 70 all parts
Of the stand and grounds.
Tickets Of admission to the stand do not admit
the holder to the quarter stretch.
Members are entitled to free admission for
ladies accompanying them.
Ladies' accompanied by members are invited
to visit the Club House Ns
Smoking positively prohibited on the NOM
bers' stand
9N embers are notified 70 enter all strangers
names on the visiting club book.
All vehicles must enter by GENTLY Road Gate.
except members. Members Of the club and
ladies accompanying them only admitted at the
Members Gate.
Quarter Stretch Badges can be obtained at
the Office 16 Carondelet street. and at the track
The ears of the City Railroad. Bayou Bridge
branch, and Orleans Railroad will leave Clay
Statue Canal street, every five min utes during
the races.
G. A. Breaux G. T. Howard. r. ". Simmons
J. Il. Glenny. A. p. Mason, A. Nj. Biekham
E. A. Yorke. W. c. Lipseomb.
Timers.
j, L, n,
Distance Judges.
T. L. Airey. W. p. Krunbhaar.
Reception Committee.
Atwood Violet. Chairman:
N. D. Wallace John g. Hazard,
Walter l.. Bell. Henry Denegrc,
Bernard Strauss, s. H. Edgar.
Harry Charnock Frank Kennedy.
Edward T. OBrien. Arnedee james.
William Turner.
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LOUISIANA AS IT Is.
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The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-13

CALENDAR OF AUCTION SALES OF real
ESTATE. STOCKS. ETC.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1876-04-13
SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS.

Gen. Chestnut has been selected by the
Cliosophic Society Of Princeton College, to de-
liver the annual address during commence.
ment week. Gen. Chestnut is graduate of
Princeton.
The State Treasurer has informed the ed.
itor of the UnionsHerald that during the pres
ent month be will be able to pay two.thirds
of the school money due the various counties
under the recent apportionment made by
Superintendent j. K. Jillson.
The full.length portraits of President Lin
coin and Charles Sumner, painted for the
State of South Carolina by Mr.. William T..
Matthews, of New York, are to be exhibited
at the Centennial before being sent to their
destination. ' ."' q.
Rosa L. Voolfolk, of Georgia, has sued
the Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta Rail-
road for five thousand dollars damages for
injuries sustained on the 18th November last,
BY collision between two trains at the Pine
House, in Edge6eld.
The Beaufort Radicals, at a county con-