The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-03-12
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J. q. Bennett Travelling in Princely style
| It is said that Jas. Gordon Bennett, oi
the New York Herald, is arranging fol
trip to California. A special train will
De run, and Bennett, accompanied by
his fiancee, and several other ladies and
gentlemen, will visit San Francisco and
other points on the Pacific Coast.
Charges Against Leading Democrats.
The Herald's Washington special says
three Democrats, against whom grave
charges Of corruption are alleged to
have been made, are Geo. II. Pendleton,
Thos. A. Hendricks and SamI j. Ran
dali. All three deny the charges and
demand an Investigation. Pendleton
will appear before the Committee on
Expenditures Of the War Department
next week, regarding alleged connection
with the payment OF money by the Sec
retary Of War, claimed to be due the
Bowler estate, of which Pendleton was
trustee. Hendricks denies having any
thing to do with getting gun contracts,
as charged. Randall Is charged with
improper connection with matters af-
iecting the Philadelphia navy yard. lie
mas asked the Committee on Naval At
fairs to investigate the matter.
Favorable Bank statement.
New YORK, March 1.-THE bank
statement is favorable. The following
are the figures: Loans increased $685.
600; specie Increased $43S. 900; legal
tenders increased 1854, 500; deposits in
creased $67,648; circulation decreased
l34,S 800; reserve increased $953, 400.
New Orleans News via New York.
New YORK, March 1.-THE Times
special from Washington says New Or
leans advices indicate that Gov. Kellogg
Will appoint Ex-Governor Warmoth
United States Senator. 1t is disputed
question whether the Governor has au-
thority to appoint In this case, but it is
believed the appointment will be made
Death Of Prominent Editor.
New HAVEN, Conn.,, March 11.-Mr
James Alexander Mowatt, leading edit
or OF the Commonwealth newspaper Of
this city, died at one o'clock this morn
ing OF pneumonia, after only q few hours
illness, aged forty-two years. Mr. Now
att was OF Irish birth, and had lived in
this country about four years He was
a journalist by profession, and a writer
OF great vigOr and power. On matters
concerning temperance and prohibition
he had few equal. He leaves O wife and
son. His only daughter died a few
months ago, since which time his health
mas greatly Ialleu
The New secretary Of war.
WASHINGTON, March 1.-THE Hon.
Alphonso Taft, the newly appointed
Secretary Of War, arrived in the city last
evening. He called upon the President
this morning in company with the
Secretary Of the Navy. The oath OF
Office was administered to him at the
White House by Chief Justice Waite,
ard he entered Immediately on his
duties at the War Department.
Death Of = Journalist.
BosToN, March 11.--Wm. s.. Robinson,
for many years connected with the
press of Massachusetts,
better known as Warrington, was found
dead in his bed at Maiden at o'clock
this morning. He had been in ill-healthIl
for several years. He was clerk of the
House of Representatives
for many years.
VIcKsBURG, March 11.-Up: Katie, at
II a. m. John b. Maude, 6 p. nj. Utah,
II a. m No boats down Weather
warm, with rain, this afternoon. River
falling steadily,