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The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-04-30

T.. A. PALFREY. President
MOSES GREENWOOD. Vice President
THOs r. WALKER, Secretary.
TRUSTEES:
Moses Greenwood. RIM. Walmsley.
w. A. Johnson, A. Brittin.
John l. Noble, A, II. May.
John Chaffe. 3. II. Snowden.
Richard Milliken. T. Lytt. Lyon.
Samuel E. Moore. VIM. @. Raymond,
il. Warren. Jas s. Prestidge.
R.T. Buckner. Samuel II. Boyd
Samuel Friedlander. Joseph McElroy, $
A. A. Yates. u. b. Wheelock.
John T. Adams. Cyrus Bussey.
Isaac Scherek VIM. J. Behan.
de1a II. r. Eseheman.
(tRESCENT MUTUAL INSURANCE co.
Incorporated March. isael
FIRE. RIVER AND MARINE. INSURANCE AT
TARIFF RATES.
TH0S. A. ADAMS. President.
SAMUEL h. NEWMAN. Vice President
HENRY V. OGDEN. Secretary.
TRUSTEES
Thomas A, Adams. Saml r. Newman.
Sam1 H. Kennedy G. T. Ruddecke.
John Phelps, Adam Thompson,
Henry Abraham. I, N. Strong.
Victor Meyer, Joseph BowltNg,
Edward j GAY. John NJ Sandiage.
Simon Hernshem. Simon Forebeimer.
Joseph II. Wolfe. II. b. Post.
Edward Pilshury. John u. X ing.
Fredr'k Camerden j. I. Harris,
Andrew Stewart. Joseph Stone
George Martin Alfred Moulton.
L. G. turey Edward Nalle
Geo W. Sentel A. Levi.
AMI SuTuThSa tAp3o
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-04-30

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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-12-23
Reported Massacre by Indians Dis
credited.

CHICAGO. December 22.-The report
which came here this morning from Ne
York, saying that Boreman, Montana
dispatch had been received which stated
that Major Randall and entire party had
been msssacred by Indians, in the Big
Horn Mountains, is entirely discredlted
at General Sheridan's headquarters. The
roundabout way IN which the news comes
is in itself enough to convince the otli-
GERS there that the report is without
foundation. The December l4th dis.
patch was received from Fort Fetter-
man, stating that Randall and party were
ut Fort Reno, which is situated seventy
miles northwest of Fort Fetterman.
Boseman is four hundred miles from
Fort Fetterman, and were this report
true it wsuld undoubtedly have come
east, via Fetterman.
WAsHINGToN, d. g., December o.
No information has been received at
army headquarters in regard to the re-
ported massacre of Major Randall and
party by Crazy Horses band, but it
is thought the report may be true
Brevet Lieutenant Colonel Randall Is
with General Crooks command and it
is feared he may have been sent on a
mission to obtain scouts and ran into
Crazy Horses band, for which General
Crook has been looking for some time
past.
The story as it reaches Washington Is
that Major Randall and nearly all the
Indians and others of his party were
killed in the Big Horn mountains.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-12-23
The senate Committee.

NEW ORLEANS, December 22.-The
Senate investigating committee met at
IL O'Clock. The question OF adopting
MIR. McDonald's resolution, requiring
the Returning Board to produce the
original records OF the vote OF the State
for Presidential electors, was discussed.
Senator Mcdonald stated he had
been advised that the aggregate vote OF
the State would not correspond with the
total vote furnished by the supervisors
and wanted to see the exact conditions Of
the returns as made by the supervisors.
Chairman Howe said the board had
furnished certified copies of not only
the aggregate vote of the State, but also
of those rejected.
Mr.. Mcdonald said the copies furnish
ed did not show the votes rejected by the
Supervisors.
The chairman stated that the Return
ing Board had to complete its work for
the officers before the 5th, Of January,
and this might prevent completion and
proposed that the matter be postponed
till the labors OF the Board be completed.
The Democratic members opposed the
postponemeRt, asserting that to fully
comprehend the question, 1t was
necessary to examine not only
the work of the Returning Board,
but those polls which were rejected by the
Supervisors, and the Returning Board in
other cases went behind the actisn OF the
supervisors and rejected polls; Senator
Wsdleigh did not have the power to com:
pei the production of these papers, and
It would embarrsss the lsbors OF the
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-12-23
Republican Senators Mel.
lowing.
A COwardly Executive Dodge
FLORIDA HURTS THEM.
DEMOCRATS JUBHANT.
Republicans Don't Want the
Votes RecOunted.
WASHINGTON, Dec. %, l A. N.

WASHINGTON, Dec. %, l AN.
Special to the Register.
The feeling is maniiestly growing and
is becoming quite general that Mr.. TIL
den will be insugursted without any
trouble, and that the GIANT Chandler
conspiracy will die from its own
corruption. Those who have most
favorable opportunities of knowing
Mr.. Tilden's views, state that he
is perfectly confident as to the ultimate
result, and mas no more doubt that he
will 60 into the White House on the 4th
of March, than if he was already install
led. 1t is generally believed that Mr..
Edmurds end Mr.. Frelinghuysen Of the
Senate committee will be inclined to act
fairly, and that plan of mutual salts
faction will be agreed upon by the House
and Senate committees for counting the
electoral vote. Cronin, the Oregon cleo
tor, is reticent and does not take to inter-
viewing. He is fine looking man and
evidently does not court notoriety.
The pardon by the President of the
Virginian convicted under the civil
rights bill. just rs the case was about to
be reached in the Supreme Court, is re-
gsrded as an acknowledgment of the un-
constitutionslty of the act, and cow
ardly subterfuge to prevent Judicial
decision to that effect.
The order of the Supreme Court of
Florida directing the votes to be recan-
vassed is causing jubilsnt feeling
among the Democrats, as they claim that
fair count will give the
State to Tilden by good majority.
The Republicans are disgruntted over
it, and some of them say that the Can
vassing Board will refuse to obey, and
as the Supreme Court adjourns to-day
they cannot be reached for con-
tempt. Such lawless course would be
characteristic, but public sentiment is
growing too strong for them to face it.
1t is thought that CHAMBERLAIN will
not attempt to bull-doze HAMPTON and
the Democratic Legislature, as he is
afraid to undertake it.
Troops are still being concentrated in
and near Washington for the purpose Of
intimidating Congress. This is an idle
attempt, as the Democratic members
have too much backbone TO be intimi-
dated, and the thunders of Indignation
in the West and now extending to Penn
sylvsnia and other eastern States, has
had the effect of frightening the conspi.
rators and nerving the Democrats. "The
goose hangs high, and everything i
lovely"
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-12-23
HOUSE.

Bills to to remove the political disa-
bilities OF George S. Hawkins, Of Florida,
and A. &. Myers. of Maryland, were
passed.
Mr.. Garfield offered resolution direct
ing the Appropriation Committee to re-
port in the deficiency bill provision to
pay the widow of Speaker Kerr the sum
equal to the pay and mileage of the
Speaker from the time Of his death until
the end of the present. Congress. Adopted.
The House then went into Commit
tee OF the Whole, Mr. Wilson, of Iowa,
in the chair, on the private calendar.
After some time the committee rose
and reported favorably on sundry pri-
vate bills, but no action WAS taken.
The Speaker announced the following
committees to ascertain and report what
are the privileges, powers and duties of
the House of, Representatives III count
ing the votes for President and Vice
President: Messrs. Knott, Sparks, Bur-
chard, of Illinois, Tucker, Marsh, Seelye
and Monroe. On counting electoral
votes: Messrs. Payne, Hunter Hewitt,
Springer, McCreary Hoar and Willard.
The Speaker announced that he would
be absent tomorrow and that Mr.. ely
mer would occupy the chair.
Adjourned.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-12-23

IsDIASAPoLIs, December A.-Tbe
firemen have been unusually busy in
answering alarms last evening and this
morning. Early in evening fire ia the
south east suburbs called out the fire
department, but being beyond the water
supply did not go.
An hour later an Incendiary fred n
stable owned by Gen. T. A, Morris, and
A. midnight the stable Ex-senator Morton
was fired. The loss is not heavy IN either
case.
At three o'clock Floral Hall Of
the exposition buildings was dis
covered 10 be on fire, resulting IN the de-
struction Of Floral Hall, Agricultural
Hall, Music Hall and the green house Of
Thomas Lewis, with bic gardner resi-
dence. The loss OF the several halls -
about Sl5 900; insured for $500, Lew
ISIS loss is $4,000; insured for $4,000.
The Main Building was damaged pro ba-
bls 81, 900; fully insured.
At four o'clock John Darby IL
Co.'S candy factory was partial
ly destroyed by the Overhowing
syrup from Il kettle. Loss $4,000 fully
insured.
Atseven o'clock this morning Lands
OConner * Co, Wholesale grocsrs, dis.
covered ire in their third hoor, which
was soon extinguished with small loss.
Last evening, near South Point, SIX
miles from here, William Il. Miles IOst q
barn, 800 bushels Of grain and several
tons Of hay and three horses BY an incen
diary tire.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-12-23
Is What I'm Growing About
THE MIGHT OF RIGHT.

ine OUTLOOK Is growing brighter and
brighter every day. and as TILDEN stock
goes up HAYES stock correspond
ingly declines. A private letter
from Washington received at this
office on yesterday from promi-
nent gentleman, and one who knows
whereof he speaks, says: Il have had
full talks with HEWITT, WATrERsoN,
RANDALL, Gov. WALKER and such as
are popularity supposed to know best MI.
TILDEA ; mind, and they all agree IN
their confident assertions that in no
case can HAYES be insugursted." This
is just what the REGISTER has been say
ing all the time, and is just what the
people have been saying too. 1t
WAS very evident that the worst leaders
of the Republican party had conspired
to overthrow the popular will, bnt now
they are beginning to see that it is dan
gerous ground upon which they walk.
There is force in this country more po-
tent than armies ana nsvies-it is the
MIdHT OF RIGHT. That gallant indie.
pendent journal of Col. MCCLUREs, the
Phiisdelphia Times, in speaking OF this
power, says: Each day has made the
expression of the honest people of all
parties more and more lmperious IN its
tone, and each day makes men heed it
who had been needless bef ore. FIRE.
LINGHUYsEN has broken the party
shackles and confesses the wrong by
proposing remedy, and WRIGHT mas
come to the fore with his admission
that there must be an honestly
declared result in obedience to the over
whelming demand of the nation. And
BLAINE Is silent, and CoNKLING is
silent, and HOWE is silent and CHRIS
r1ANCY is silent, and FERRY is tempered
in his party zeal that was capable of any
necessary violence two weeks ago, and
now is technical as q Quarter Sessions
lawyer in receiving electoral returns.
On every hand the bonds of fraud are
loosening and its power is breaking
while the might of right Is
arming itself with each returning
day and it will be thrice mailed for its
coming death struggle with trembling
wrong. There must be some supreme
folly committed by those whose battle Is
for law and peace, ifSAMUELJ. TILDEN
shall not be peaceably inaugurated
President on the 4th of March, and with
the sulien acquiescence of GRANT,
CHANDLER and CAMERON. 1t is the
might of right, and neither fraud nor
psrty nor the sword can prevail against
it in the government of free people:
We have never for u moment doubted
the ultimate result beng in favor Of Mr..
TlLpEN, but did at one time apprehend
trouble from the conspirators. Now sll
,re inclined to think that TILDEN's in
augurstion will be peaceable and the
most enthusiastic one that this country
ever witnessed. 1t looks brighter.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-12-23
The HarrOdsburg Tragedy.

LOUISVILLE, December 22.-Further
particulars telegraphed to the Courier
Journal tonight, concerning the double
murder at Harrodsburg, yesterday, say
that both Robert and James Gallagher,
father and son, were killed by Stack
Henry. Henry is cripple and was
thrsshed severely by Rorert Gallagher
some time ago Yesterday he
stood in the doorway of the
hotel and seeing the elder Gallagher
approaching, seized double-barrelled
shot gun and fired nine buckshot, which
entered the head, heart and neck OF the
old gentleman, producing instant death.
James Gallagher ran towards his father,
and the murderer observing him, fired
the other barrel, eight shet entering his
BODY. The son fell but arising for u
moment, was shot down again by Henry,
who used pistol the last time. Henry
is i'm prison.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-12-23
FORTY-FOURTH CONGRESS-
WASHINGTON, December %.
SENATE.

Soon after being called to order this
morning consideration was resumed Of
the resolution of Mr.. Mitchell, suthoriz.
ing an investigation as to the appoint
ment of Z. A. Cronln, Presidential cleo
tor in Oregon, and alter discussion it
was agreed to without division. The
question then recurred upon the
substitute ior the preamble OF the reso-
luton, submitted by Mr.. Bayard several
days ago
Mr.. Baysrd spoke in favor, OF
his substitute, and said it was not right
to reflect harshly upon Governor Grover
by the preamble of the resolution offered
in advance of the Investigation.
After further discussion Mr.. Mitchell
accepted the preamble of Mr., Bsyaro in
lieu of that reported by the Committee
on Privileges and Elections, and it was
agreed to. The preamble and resolucions
rs agreed to read as sollows:
WHEREAS, 1t is alleged that the Gov
ernor of Oregon has issued certificate of
election to one Z. A. Cronin as one OF
the electors of said state, instead OF issu-
ing such certificate to one j. w. Watts,
alleging that said Watts was ineligible TO
the said office of elector, on November I,
1876, the time of such election; therefore,
Resolved, That the Committee on
Privileges and Elections be instructed to
inquire into the eligibility of said j. W.
Watts, and investigate the facts attend
ind the appointment of said electors and
pretended electors, and report the same
to the Senate, and for this purpose may
employ stenographers, send tor persons
and papers, administer osths and examine
witnesses.
After the transaction ofsome unimpor-
tant business, the Senate adjourned until
Tuesday next, for want OF quorum.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-12-23
KILLED In nn Alteration.

PITTsBUEoH, Dec. 22.-During an a..
tercatIop this afternoon between one
Zeigler blacksmith and Albert Su. her
land an apprentice in the machine shop
of Milholland Bros where both were
employed, Sutherland threw n piece oi
brick at Zeigler which, striking him i'm
medialely over the heart. KILLED him: IN
stantly. Sutherland, who is only seven. L.
teen gears old, surrendered himself 70
the authorities. and il held IN custody
pending the action Of the Coroner
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-12-23
House Judiciary Committee.

WASHINGTON, Drcember 22.-The
House Judiciary Committee was occu-
pied to day in the consideration OF sun,
dry petitions for relief from political
dissbilities and other matters. The COM
mittee will probably be called together for
special meeting to consider the action OF
the Louisiana committee declaring the
Returning Board in contempt for refus-
iug to deliver certain original documents.
This subject, although not yet formally
brought to their attention Will prGoaIiy
be referred to them, after being othc'aIly
communicated to the House.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-12-23
Troops Arriving.

Battery f of the First artillery of "a
men and Battery Ii of the Second ar
tillerv of 54 men, arrived here last night
from Fort Reno and proceeded to quarters
at the arsenal. The latter battery lett
this afternoon for their old post al Fort
McHenry.
The statlsticlan of the Department of
Agriculture in his December report makes
the corn crop only 2 per cent short of the
great crop of last year and fully 90 per
Cent greater than the crop of 1874. The
aggregate subject to possible future .re-
vision, is l29, 100000 bnshels.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-12-23

WE still adhere to the point that Hen
dricks was as much elected as Illden,
and if one goes in the other must
!Stelbenviile Gazette.
Correct. We have gained the VIC
tory and are entitled to its full benefits
and do not propose to surrender any
point. Mr.. HENDRICKS was legally
elected and will be our next Vice Presi'
dent
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-12-23
Pardon ed.

WASHINGTON, December 22.-The
President yesterday pardoned Madison
Doom, imprisoned in Virginia tor viola
ton of the civil rights act. This act
forestslls the proceedings of the Supreme
Court, as this is the only case Of impris.
on nent under the civil rights act known.
The consideration of its constitutionslity
by the Supreme Court is indefinitely
postponed.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-12-23
MIsstssippI lee Gorge.

ST. LOUIS, December 22-There is no
charge 10 note in the condition OF
the river. The ice gorge is still very
solid, and extends for many miles north
and south OF here. Four large pump.
were in operation on the Centennial this
morning. She is expected 10 be shCat
and free of water by midnight Aside
from this there is no change in the stu
alton of ice the locked steamers a. the ar
sensl.
Snow has been falling nearly al day,
and the temperature has been ialllg a
afternoon. It il now quite cold.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-12-23

Tur New York Tribune's money artl-
Gle saws: Money was only exception.
siIv below 6 per cent. to-day, and tnat
on pledged United States bonds, u tne 3
Uoore common rates having been and
ON The ususl collateral. The hsrdenln {
tendency fnds explanation in the low
condition of the bank reserve. Ihere Is
no,bine new in commercial paper, ana a
rstes are on the basis of So to 7per cent
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-12-23

Tpr New York Herald is informed
that the Metropolitan National Bank has
.aa' .aso,ved to reduce its capital stock from
81 coo, 900 to s9,OOO,OOo. The tahes-na, !he
t;nnsl State and municipal-Pald oy ddn sne
; Me,rnpolitan Bank aggregate $2oo,ooo'
nd % the reduction of the capital will Ire re-
duce this amount trife over Soo,oHH SE
The bank proposes to buy in the ,S cancel, the
ed stock at l25, fraction ABOVE 'ne
-uI;no price in the market.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-12-23
YerfiicIOf Gnfltl.

WAsHINGToN, December 22.-ln the
case of Charles G. Fisher, late Assistant
Attorney General, charged with abstract
ing papers from the clerks office, in the
District Court, the jury rendered q YER
dict of guilty. A motion was enetred
Tor q new trial,
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-12-23
Rece,p,s for Electoral Certificates.

WASHINGTON, December Ex-senator
Ferry says that in al cases where
conflicting electoral certificates are
known to have been issued, no receipt
will be given by him to either messen.
ger. +. A. Cronin has not yet presented
his certificates.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-12-23

A NEW PRINCIPLE. A new way o'
curing Consumption and all Throat ana
Lung Diseases, DR.. J. b. Mclean
Cough and Lung Healing dioOn'ei'
Trial boxes, % cents by mail. Dr. o.
h McLean's office, sl4 Chesnui street,
St, Louis. Mo.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-12-23
Action of,h- Oregon Democracy.

SAN FRANCISCO, December IA
Salem dispatch says that the Democratic
State Central Committee met yester-
day evening and adopted an address to
the people OF Oregon, calling for msss
meetings TO be held in every county, on
the 9Th Of January, TO consider the poiti.
cal situation and protest sgsidst the he.
turning Boards OF the thee doubtful
Southern states, and especls"y OF LouIsi.
ana The meeting represented two
thirds Of tho counties and was attended
by other prominent Democrats from
various parts Of the State, about thirty
in all. The address is mainly devoted
10 a review OF the action OF the Louisiana
Returning Board. An organized effort
will undoubtedly be had 70 make tho
denomination NJ lmposing S possible
and strengthen the Democratic party IN
this State. The convention endorsed
Gov. Growers action.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-12-23

It is stated that the arms Of the Oregon
State militia were removed from the
srmUry on the day Of the canvass, or 3
day or two before, and returned q few
days after. The Republicans say that
Gov. Grover had them in the State
House ready for use. The Democrats
say they were removed TO prevent the
Republicans from getting them.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-12-23

FOLLOWING the example of Alabama
North Carolina is about to repeal the
law imposing a tax of $50 on travelling
ssIesmen. Every State which still pre-
serves that antique and barbsrous usage
should follow suit.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-12-23
PAYMENT of Interest.

WASHINGTON, December N-Ihe
treasury will pay January interest on
limited States bonds on the 10th INST,
without rebate, and interest on Dlstrict
Columbia bonds due January 18th, same
date and without rebate.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-12-23
c.,,.r with the President Elect,

WASHINGTON, December 2.-Sens-
tors Bavsrd and Gordon and perhaps
Thurman and Ransom, also Speaker
Randall, Congressmen Lamar hewils
and Watterson, leave this city to'morto"
for New York by invitation, to hold an
informal conference with Mr.. Tllden.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-12-23
Precautions atLtttIe Rock.

LITTLE Rock, December 22.-There
have been no fires IN the city for the
past "a hours. Every precaution has
been taken to prevent repetition OF the
disastrous confsgrations. All tramps,
vags and suspicious characters are ar
rested and sentenced to the chain-gang.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-12-23

TALLsHAssEE, December 22.-Ths
supreme court sustsins the demurrer 10
the answer Of the Returning Board and
grants peremptory order to the Board
10 re-canvsss from the face OF the returns.
The Democrats are quietly and heartily
enioying their victory. The counsel ot
the Board gave notice OF motion 10
answer. The court adjourned till to
morrow and announced It's determine.
tion TO adjourn sine die tomorrow
Ninety .Fonr Majority for Tiides.
NASHVILLE, December ?2.-The
American has just received the following
dispatch from Senator Henry Cooper, al
Tallahassee, Florida: "A peremptory
y,andanus was awarded BY the Supreme
Court to-day requiring tho Returning
Board to count all the returns regular
on their face, and rs the respondents in
sworn answer admit all the returns 10 be
regular. sll will be counted, by which
Tilden will have ninety. -four majority IN
the state and the Democratic state
ticket will be elected
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-12-23
proclamation Of the New Royal
Title.

DELHI, INDIA, December 22-PrePa-
rst;ons on magnificent scale are making
for the proclamation on the lst OF oahu, a.
sry of Queen Victoria as Empress OF
1ndis Native Princes and Chiefs are
arriving daily.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-12-23

II the report be true that Maj RAN
n.11,s command has been massaered by
the Indians, it looks as though 3 ie" Oh
the troops about Washington might be
snsred for the protection of the frontier.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-12-23

.-,.s;is.lic Dallas Herald thinks
.s ,umbsr OF emigrsntS coming
...r.,... oy the next census, will be
49,, .weuty, instead OF six, Con-