The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-19
MISCELLANEOUS.
Texas state Fair.

HousroN, April IL. - The Seventh
Texas State Fair commences ut the
State Fair Grounds In this city May 2,
and continues five days. Great prepa-
rations have been made. There will be
races each day. and large display by
tho military from different cities Of the
State. The Mystic Com,is and his men
will parade. and other attractions have
been secured. Special excursion rates
from the West and South have been
made, and an immense attendance is
| assured. Goods are now arriving Tor
exhibition and competition. and every
body here is elated with the brilliant
prospects OF success.
Naval Knavery.
| SAN Francisco. April 1S.-An editorial
in the Chronicle makes serious charges
against Commodore Rogers ana casts
imputations upon United States Senator
Sargent in connection with tho system
Of corruption i'm the naval and treasury
Offices on the Pacific coast.
Charlotte Cushnsan's win.
PROVIDENCE, II. l.. April 1s.-The Pro
bate Court declines to probate Charlotte
Cushman' 8 will without further proof.
In the meantime the contents will be
withheld.
| Homestead.
BosroN. April 1s.-Tbe homestead Of
Stephen Foster and Abby Kelly Foster,
sold for taxes, was withheld because
Abby was not allowed to vote.
Coolies.
SAN Francisco, April 1S. The Great
Republic brings over one thousand cool
| les.
a Lottery suit.
Sr. LOUIS, April 1s.-The propretors
OF the Missouri state Lottery have
brought suit against tho Board OF Po-
lice Commissioners, asking 100000
damages for breaking up their business
by the late raids upon their offices and
seizure OF property.
sub-Treasury balances.
| New YORK, April 1S. Sub-treasury
balances Gold, $47, ,284. .436, currency,
$50 ,6A, ,27O.
The Sub treasurer paid out $11 900 on
account OF interest, and $4,000 Tor
bonds.
Customs receipts to-day, s352,ooo
Chinese gnsurrection.
SAN Francisco, April 1s.-Celestial
news per steamer Crocus: Centennial
exhibits continue to arrive from various
parts OF China Two formidable in
surrections are disturbing the peace OF
China.
! Coming to America.
The Prime Minister Of Japan is pre-
pairing to visit Europe and America.
Two hundred houses were recently
burned at Yeddo.
Fatal Disease.
An unknown disease, which kills
almost Immediately, has depopulated
several villages near Soochcw.
The hoard Of Trade Meeting.
PHILADELPHIA, April 1S.-During the
proceedings several pieces OF plaster
| D n III, IN a Witt
homes head.
shrewd Reporter.
A reporter had secured the room above
tho committee room, bored hole
through the ceiling and inserted tube
into the midst OF the committee. Ihe
reporter was captured, sworn to secresy
and his shorthand notes taken from
him.
MILFORD, Ind, April ls.-An $4,000
incendiary fire occurred yesterday
DANvILLE, KY, April 1s.-A $75. 900 in.
cendiary fire, including the Caldwell
Institute, took place this morning.
M Markets.
CHICAGO, April 1s.-There were nc
election.
INDIANAPOLIS. April 1S.-The following
card is published by Mr.. Harrison
When the article in the Sentinel ap.
pearef on the Union Pacific Railroad
management, I was greatly surprised
as had not been instrumental, directly
or indirectly, in giving tho matter pub
licity.
In January, 1873, I telegraphed tt
Hon. Jeremiah Wilson, chairman, in re
lation to some valuless Fort Smith ant
Little Rock grant land bonds held a!
assets by tho Union Pacific Railroad 20.
for which the books Of the company
showed they had paid large sum o
money, and gave certain questions to b.
asked. On noticing the reports OF tn
daily examinations Of the committee n
such questions were ever put by them
, Then on February 3, 1873, wrote to tn
chairman more fully about the matter
II any attention was ever given to tn
letter or telegram / was never informed
, / am conscious l have been faithful t.
my trust. ..
am ready and willing to go befor
any tribunal or Congressional commit
tee. whenever called. l have no desir
, to conceal facts or shield any person.
JNo. G. S. HARRISON.
April II, 1876.
PouoHKEBpsrE, N. Y, April 1S.-Th
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