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The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-12
A DISCLAIMER.

We publish below card from our
friend Ed. b. Talbot, Esq. whose name
was dragged before the late Radical
bowling chorus without authority. Mr..
Talbot's friends could need no denial OK
such companionship, but we cheerfully
give the denial, lest strangers should be
misled:
PLAQUEMINE Iberville Parish. July g. 1876.
Edifor Democrot-I noticed In the published
proceedings Of the Republican Convention held
in your city few days ago, that my name waa
put in nomination for Attorney General by
delegate from this parish. / desire to say that
the use OF my name was unauthorized My po-
llticai opinions are. and have always been. those
Of Democrat. and as silence under the cir
cumstances may be construed by my friends in
other parts Of the State into an alliance with the
Republican party. / wish that you would give
this card n place In the columns Of your paper.
Very respectfully. e. B. TALBOT.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-12

have advised me to drop the matter,
and I feel constrained to follow their
advice Yours. etc. SMITH
And now, please the Court, In the face
OF the distinguished spirit Of fairness
and generosity so strikingly displayed
by my client, I ask II 1t is no. the
height of ingratitude and malevolence
which has prompted the plaintiff to
come here to inaugurate this -persec'i-
tion against the defendant. / submit
the case without argument.
Judge Houston has had the case un-
der advisement for more than twenty
days, and yesterday was still wrestling
with the complications which were de-
veloped by w. II. W., counsel for de-
fendant during the trial.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-12
second ward Tiiden Guards.

A large and enthusiastic meeting was
held last {Tuesday) night at jackson
Hall, opposite the old Jackson Railroad
depot, for the purpose Of organizing an
auxiliary club, under the above name,
for the campaign. Over one hundred
names were Immediately enrolled and
permanent organization effected by
electing the following officers: James
Powers, President; John W. Adams,
First Vice President; Anthon Winters,
Second Vice President; l.. l.. Kerr, Sec
retary; Henry Brunig, Corresponding
Secretary; J.. A. Strasser, Treasurer !;
John McLeay, Marshal; Florance Hal
sey, Sergeant-at-Arlns Martin Wagner,
Steward.
The members of this club are all from
the rear portion of the ward, and rep
resent the best elemept OF our mer-
chants and workiDgmen. In fact 1t Is
reorganization OF the sterling old Jack
son Railroad Democratic Club. 1t prom
ises to be one of the largest clubs OF the
ward
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-12
JUDGE LUDELISG.

we print communication this even
Ing from Senator Blackburn, defensive,
or rather, we should say. in praise OF
Judge Ludeling. We do not question
the sincerity Of Mr.. Blackburn's
good opinion OF the Chief Justice,
but mere assertio ons OF that
officials honesty avail little
against his record. The decisions OF
the Supreme Court OF Louisiana since
Judge Ludeling has been Chief Justice
are his severest condemnation; those
decisions are a record OF Judi
clal infamy. The court has been
under him part and parcel
OF the governmental monstrosity which
has bestrode Louisiana for nearly eight
years, and which Mr.. Blackburn him
self 80 vigorously denounces. All the
wicked legislation of the ignorant and
corrupt legislatures Of the reconstruc-
tion era has been promptly declared
valid and constitutional by the court.
We will not now particufarke. But the
fact Is notorious. We mention a single
fact In itself sufficient to condemn
as Infamous Judge Ludeling. The
constitution Of the State fixes the
salary Of the Chief Justice ut
$500 per annum. But Chief JUS
tice Ludeling, under fraudulent
act OF an ignorant and corrupt Legis-
lature, is receiving from the treasury OF
the State salary Of $4,000, or $1,000
more than he is entitled to by specific
provision of the constitution.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-12
second ward Tllden Club.

An enthusiastic meeting OF some three
hundred OF the Democratic and Conserv-
ative voters OF the Second Ward was
held last night to perfect the organiza-
tion OF the club, which adopted as its
patron name that OF the "Great Re-
former" The report Of the committee
appointed at the last meeting to draft a
constitution and bylaws was received
and the articles framed by them adopted.
Resolutions were passed requesting the
President Of the Central Club to call a
meeting of that body to considerer the
propriety OF re-opening the registration
books, in order that those who have
thus far failed to register may do so in
time to participate in the election OF
delegates to the Baton Rouge Conven-
tion; and further suggesting that in the
appointment OF the judges. for the elec-
ton Of those delegates, he adhere to the
established rule in the Ward OF award
ing an equal representation TO eacn OIL
the opposing tickets. The President
was then instructed to appoint q COM
mittee to confer, on behalf OF this Club,
with kindred organizations in the Ward
with view Of making ticket for the
Baton Rouge Convention such as to
command the confidence of the party.
These suggestions are eminently wise
and judicious, and we hope the ideas
will be carried out. After the transac-
ton of this buiness, the legal Governor,
John McEnery, took the stand and de-
liyered short but stirring and forcible
address. He was followed by the silver
tongued II. N. Ogden, who in turn made
way for Wm r. Whitaker, Esq. The
Club then adjourned, each man deter
mined to act in the coming campaign as
If on his individual exertions depended
the success of our cause.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-12
CITY ITEMS.

Lizzie Harkins was snatched from
liberty at the corner OF Louisiana avenue
and ST. Charles street and locked up in
the Seventh Precinct, charged by ID.
Smith with assault and battery on his
child Alice Smith.
Henry Buckner was nabbed by Officer
Brooks and immured in the Fifth Pre-
cinct Station, charged with having two
chickens in his possession supposed to
have been stolen.
Nicholas Mitchell, Nicholas Christi,
and Alfred Warner, three gay and fes-
tive youths, where thrown behind the
bars at the Third Precinct Station,
charged by Theo. Fields with the rob-
berry of $25.
About half-past nine o'clock last
evening as Mr.. William Sacks was driy-
inc a horse attached to a buggy at the
corner of Canal and Claiborne streets,
the animal took fright and ran away,
precipitating Mr.. Sacks to the ground
and severely injYring him about the
BODY. The injured man was taken 10
his residence, 93 Customhouse street,
where he was properly cared for. me
horse was finally stopped, but not until
il had demolished one OF the hlnd
wheels Of the vehicle.
Yesterday a man, whose name Is un-
known. was found dead in one OF the
stateroom Of the Carrie A. Thorn. The
Coroner was notified.
About IL O'Clock yesterday difficulty
took place on Urquhart, near st. An
thony street, between woman named
T,ouisa Victor alias Phoebe Brown and
a negro named Arthur Barks, which
terminated in the latter being stabbed
twice in the back and dangerously
wounded by knife Ia the hands OF the
former, who was arrested and lodged IN
the Fifth Precinct Station.
Barks was removed to his residence,
where he was attended by a neighbor-
| ing physician, who pronounced his
wounds to be OF q serious nature.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-12
Tenth ward Auxiliary Club.

A number OF citizens residing in the
centre of the Tenth Ward met last night
at their club room, corner st. Mary and
Camp streets, and organized an Auxili-
ary Central Ward Democratic and Con
seryatiye Club. The following officers
were permanently elected to serve
through the campaign Wash G Boylan,
President: W. w. Wilson. First Vice
President; Chas H. Chase, Second Vice
President; Frank Phister, Secretary
John G. GoldiDg, Treasurer; Lawrence
Sweeny, Sergeant-at-Arms j. III.
Shearer, Grand Marshal.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-12

Our correspondent "Participater, -
whose title is suggestive, demurs to the
non-mention Of Col VIM. j. Behan' s
name in the discussions of the 14th OF
September, going on in the press. We
do not think any invidious distinctions
were sought to be made as between
Gen. Ogden and his lieutenant, W. J.
Behan, and no one more readily recog-
nizes Col. Behan's gallantry, dash and
patriotism than Gen. Ogden himself
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-12
miscellaneous.
THE FOURTEENTH CT SEPTEMBER.
s,o,. w,ultan, !. Hrban.

Editor Democrat In the lively venti-
lation OF the facts connected with the
glorious and stirring events of the 14th
September being made through the
press, j am yet TO see the name OF the
modest and gallant young officer who
had immediate command Of, and led in
person, the brilliant charge against the
Metropolitan Police which eliminated
in their utter route, and sent the ex-
gallant Longstreet flying into the Gus
tomhouse. Col. William j. Behan s
name. in my judgment, cannot justly be
ignored in speaking OF the 14th Septenl-
ker PARTICIPATION.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-12

The Picayu,ae's special says, referring
to the removal of Jewell and Pratt, that
''the Presidents course creates surprise,
and it is generally believed will injure
Hayes and the Republican party. He is
Indifferent to the consequences, and will
go to Long Branch as soon as Congress
adjourns" There is nothing like keep
ing cool this warm weather.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-12

Last Monday afternoon that enterprising
merchant and popular gentleman. Mr.. Paul
Gelpi. of the highly esteemed firm Of Paul Gel
pi & Brother left our city for a short Northern
tour. This house are the agents for that popu-
lar wine. George Goulet Champagne. and the
lovers Of the juice of the grape may rest as
sured that their interests will be duly cared for
by Mr.. Gelpi. and a continued supply OF this
fayorite beverage guaranteed to them
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-12

The Press dispatches this morning
say: ct isreported Taft has resigned, .
ETC.. and in the next sentence, "Taft
has no notion Of resigning." How adj
mirably clear and consistent!
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-12
TELEGRAPHIC.
lEvening Press Dispatched
arf,uRA

lEvening Press Dspatcheel
CUBA.
Loan Of Forty Millions Demanded
sugar Firm.
HAVANA, July 12~-There Is a project
on foot for a forty million loan for the
benefit or Cuba. One-iifth OF the amount
will be subscribed here, the balance in
Spain, the Governmental giving as special
security the customs Of the Island. The
merchants at Il meeting subscribed
three millions,
Sugar firm.
G0v.sTuLDEN.
He Is OHiciaIIy Notified Of His N0mina A.
New YORK, July 12.-The committee
appointed by the st. Louis convention
waited on Gov Tilden. Gen. McCler-
nand addressed the Governor, outlining
the work OF thNconvention.
Hon. w. b. Hanna, OF Indiana, also
addressed Gov. Tilden, pledging him
the united support of the Indiana De-
Inocracy.
Gov. Tilden replied, accepting the
nomination, and said he would soon
transmit him a formal letter OF accept
aDce.
He believed his nomination was not a
mere personal preference between citl-
zens and In favor OF administrative re-
lol III WIN Wuitn ttGAbs A1sA ttoo0ShsstN
him in the public mind.
A demand for reform Ia all govern
ments, and chiefly in the Federal Gov
ernment, have led to series Of sur
pgises in popular assemblages, and
perhaps In the convention itself, what
we have witnessed may be an augury Of
what we may witness in the election
about to take place.
The labor of reforming the system OF
government is great, and If elected /
should enter upon the great duties not
as on a policy OF recreation, but more
in that spirit of conservation in which
soldiers enter battle. We now see the
dawn OF q better day for our country.
The republic is yet 10 be renovated 10
live In all the future.
miscellaneous.
BALTIMORE, July IL. There were forty
cases OF sunstrolxe yesterday fatal.
A thunder storm prevailed last night.
ALBANY, July "a Adam Stevens
Vice President Of the Albany and
Greenbush Bridge Company, has been
arrested on the charge OF embezzling
$500, 900 worth of bonds of the company.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-12

"It has often been said," says the
Kansas City Times, that man can live
after beiug scalped." Well, why the
dickens doesn't he do it, then?
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-12

The Boston journal of Commerce as
sures US that Secretary Morrill, is hon
but his Morrill, character Is a thing we
never admired much. Courier-J Journal.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-12

We are informed that Citizens" at
tack in the Bulletin on the Hon. Louis
A. Wiltz will be answered in due time.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-12

For the throat and lungs, coughs, ca
tArrh, ETC., tho New Louisiana Remedy
il unequaled.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-08-03

SOUTHERN Nh. RAILRoAD.-Supplies
for the Southern Md. Railroad continue
to be landed at our wharves and the en-
ergy displayed by the contractors on the
line satisfies US that everything is pro-
crossing favorably. Several prominent
capitalists from abroad passed over the
entire line of the road during the past
week, after making particular observa-
ton al Point Lookout and st. Marv's
City. Thus at last the outlet offered by
the Southern Md. Railroad has atsrac-
ted the attention it is entitled to, and in
view of the benefits to be obtained
through proper connections with the
heart of the county, it has been won
der to US that capitalists have been SO
slow in availing themselves Of the great
advantages here offered for profitable
investments.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-08-03

CRoPs.-The Saturday and Sunday
showers Of last, and the copious rains Of
Tuesday and Wednesday of the pres
ent week, have greatly enlivened both
the corn and tobacco crops of our coun-
ty. Tobacco, however, in some Sec
tons is buttoning up" and the french
blight has made its appearance in some
fields and is likely to be increased by
the late heavy falls of rain. Corn, gen.
orally, is well advanced and It is be-
ieved a full crop will be realized, the
rains Of the present week being sufii-
cient to carry this crop to maturity. 4
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-08-03

WHAT Gov. TILDEN's LETTER WILL
CoNrAIN.-A Saratoga correspondent
of the New York Tribune INDUCES in
the following speculation in regard to
what Gov. Tilden's letter of acceptance
of the presidential nomination will con-
tain:
" According to reports the letter will
be quite long, and will Re devoted in
the main to the financial question and
to reforms OF all kinds. On the ques-
ton of resumption the Governor is
expected to make his strongest point.
He hopes TO get the start OF Governor
Hayes by announcing specific plan.
lie will meet the question fairly and
will show no quarter to the infationists,
He will urge, it is said, that resumption
will naturally follow in the wake ofthe re-
forms established by change ofadminis-
tration. BY establishing public conf
dence in the banks and in the government
he thinks resumption could he begun with
$50, O0o, 900 Of gold, and he hopes to
establish this confidence by his policy,
and secure the surplus of gold required
by the general reduction of expenditures
in all departments of the government.
To do this he would abolish useless Of
fees, stop the erection of new postofii-
ces and other public buildings till more
prosperous times. reduce the annual APP
preparations for harbor Notifications, and
economic rigidly in all directions. He
will denouncc the bad faith of the re-
publican party in trying to make party
capital by fixing a date for resumption
and taking no steps to make the keep
ing of the pledge possible. He will
hold that there can be no forced re-
SUMPTION at a specified time. but that
the desired result can be brought about
naturally by revival Of industry and
commerce and a vigorous economy in the
administration of affairs. He will favor
civil service reform, will urge the necess-
ity for just and magnanimous policy to-
wards the South and towards the In
dians, and will follow up Governor
Hayes lead on the one-term question
by declaring in favor Of a constitutional
amendment against second term"
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-08-03

CHEAP AND PLEASANT EXCURSION.
"A family excursion and pilgrimage
to the ancient city of st. Mary's will
be made by the Steamer John w.
Thompson from Leonardtown wharf on
Saturday next, the 9Th instant, leaving
at 6 O'Clock, a. m, and returning the
same evening, after visiting various land
ings in Virginia, passing near and in
full view Of the mouth of the Potomac
and giving ample time to the excursion
lists to visit all objects of interest at St.
Mary's. The management will be un.
der the direction Of our own citizens
which insures both an orderly and agree.
cable trip. Tickets only so cents.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-08-03

Tae DUrY % fhe HouR.-If a man
Il q Democrat in heart, now is the time
to show il; If he pfefers constitutional
government to lawless party rule. q
union Of justice and fraternity to a
union Of force and violence, now is the
time for him to show his faith by his
works. II is no time to indulge in vain
repinings; 1t is no time to Cry over
split milk" il is no time to make some
special but subordinate theory Para.
mount to the success of great cause.
The supreme necessity Of the hour is
constitutional and honest government.
All other questions are subordinate to
that. Until that be secured no thor.
ough reform will be possible, no solid,
substantial, enduring prosperity be at.
tainablc.-Senator Thurman,
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-08-03
RALYAr.
COMMUNICATED.

.Messrs. Editors Some time back,
in an editorial, you made allusion to
some Improvements which were then
being made in and around Leonardtown.
Among others, you called attention to
an edifice erected on the shore below
the residence of Jos. II. Key. Esq, BY
the lately incorporated /" Leigh Harden
Fish and Oyster Company" You ad-
mitted the fair proportions Of this build
ing. but limited very strongly. that the
first Sou-wester" would make it q
thing Of the past-that it would " vanish
in thin air." You can well imagine the
indignation Of the stockholders and the
supervising architect on reading your
sighting remarks. They have been
nursing their wrath. and have been only
biding their time. They are now ready
to huH the thunder Of that wrath on
your defenceless head. Messrs. Edi-
tors, do you remember that terrific storm
Of wind, lightning and rain which swep,
over our section about two weeks ago
OF course it would be well for you to
forget it. We remember IT, however
for it seemed to have come for the sole
purpose Of trying the stability Of this
devoted house. Your boosted Sou
wester" first tried it with no effect, then
an Easter" =" North Easter the
storm literally boxed the compass
Oh the meanings Of the wind-she
elements put on insanity,
4" The wind was raging in turres and tree"
In its mad efforts aged oaks were
shivered and scattered 10 the blast, bu,
amid this " ruined heap" on the NOR.
row. the object Of your criticism stood
desantly and unscathed to meet the
tranquil sunshine. Now il has beer
clearly shown, that great injustice has
been done BY you to this said company
We DO not Ike to see gentlemen " eai
crow" but. il 10 our opinion, in thi.
case there Is no escape for you. If you
viii allow ~, We viii make . sugge..
tio0-it II that you eose dorm graceful
u. H you do this, the company may
yet have . heart for forgiveness and fol
welcome whenever there Is anything
like IN oyster OF crab roast on hand.
A FRixxD TO TIE COMPANY.
Upon reflection, and in view Of the
promised crab andoysier roast, We thinl
We had better eame down and we here.
with hand in our checks. Beoeoa
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-08-03
The REPUBLICAN PARTY RESPONSE

The REPUBLICAN PARTY RESPONSE
pLE.-To hold on to Grants ofiice-hold-
ders and to avoid responsibility for their
.misdoings are the conflicting and in
compatible things the Republican man.
ayers are now seeking to accomplish.
They have found out that Grant and
Grantism are in bad odor with the coun-
try, but they recognize that it is impos-
,ible to win without and hazardous to 60
TO battle with them. Hence their twist
ings and turnings and contortions and
the hating and hesitatins campaign they
are making. 1t may be true, they
would not play false" but it is GER
tain, they would wrongly win.' They
are playing the old game of running with
the hare and holding with the hounds.
Tut, if they don't hold with Grant, why
did they endorse him at Cincinnati -
Why did the party renominate HIM for
a second term' Why has every Re-
publican State Convention for eight
years upheld him: Why has no Re-
publican who has been member of his
Cabinet ever put on record an asser-
ton Of single reprehensible act of
Grant: And why has neither Hayes
nor Wheeler uttered one word of con-
domination of the doings Of the Admin
i.tration: What single act Of fraud,
dishonesty or peculation among the
Presidents responsible advisers, or in
his Administration, has a Republican
Committee Of either branch OF Con-
gress uncovered, exposed and resolute-
~ condemned! What word of GEN.
sure Of the misrule Of the Admins
stration ever came from Congress in
any form up to the election Of the
present Democratic House Of Represent
tssives' These are ugly questions, and
whichever way they are answered, rad
icalism Is involved in . dilemma. But
they con Be truthfully answered only
IN one way-Grantism never became
obnoxious 70 Republicans until they
found out that the country would stand
il no longer, and it is only obnoxious to
them now because Of its unpopularity.
They are condoning it wherever thew
dare to and they will reinstate it as soon
a. they obtain a new lease of power.
As is elsewhere stated, the election Of
Hayes will be but the continuation of
Grantism to a third-term.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-08-03

Our ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
the activity Of our assessors and their
devotion to their work, and the addi-
tional fact, that there is now only one
election in each assessment district
to finish, it is believed that an ex-
tension Of time will have to be asked by
these officers, it being thought by the
assessors impossible to complete their
assessment duties snd make up their re-
turns BY the time prescribed BY the Act
Of Assembly.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-08-03

Tag DKAnAfsc AED MUSICAL Es-
rEn1AIEssxr.-Oving 10 the unavoid-
shas sbsssce from Wsshiagtne a i'm
porsnnf Denbessof the Mssieslana Ora
nseie essY. whieh bad engaged 10 give
- esserssanent in Ne Soeiety's Han.
Ieenssds0vs. On wednesday night.
August md. . postponemeat became
secessary, but this. though coming too
EEss 10 - esmmuaieated in time 10 the
Psblie through the BEACON, was made
sufficiently known BY the Society," Com
mittee Of Arrangements to prevent any
attendanee and consequent disappo;nt-
ment 10 parties from distance on Wed
nesday last. The corps now positively
announce, and have published posters
to this effect, that hey viii give three
entertainments in Leosardtown next
week. commencing Tuesday. continuing
Wednesday and ending Thursday night.
on which occasions they will render the
popular Musical Extravagsnza of Poca-
hontas and conclude with an Clio enter
tainment. Price ofadmisssion, so cents
half price. Doors open at
7:30-entertainment to commence At
Sis. These entertainments will be
given primarily in the interest Of the
Library Of the St. Mary's R. r. and De-
batting Society. II is hoped, therefore,
that a general turn out will result, espe-.
eially as visitorA will get an ample grid
pro quo for their money. and have the
satisfaction besides of contributing to a
most meritorious object.