The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-03-20

one Of the prominent figures Of the new
policy, and this he can do IL Packard
will intrast his own fortunes and the
| happiness OF the 10000 who voted for
him in the custody Of the President.
THE stsssrssHzatrGE-
The Manner In whirEf tine Postmaster
General viii FIl, eHisss in he seitth.
WAsH1NaToN. March 3D. The follow
| ing letter has been sent to Senator
/ Merrimon. OF North Carolina, by the
| new Postmaster General, Mr.. Key:
PosTorFtcE DEPARTMENT, March 10, 1877.
| M Bear Sr-Your favor Of the 18th
| ihst. reached me In due course, but /
| have been go pressed with business that
until now ! have been unable to find
| time to reply TO your inquiries.
| will efiaeavor TO explain the situa-
| tipn as clearly aud briefly as possible.
When d VACANCY exists In any off
connected with this department in the
Southern Bshtes, preferences will be
given to O Republican all other things
being equal but should 1t be imposst-
be to find d Republican who will be
satisfactory to q large majority of the
people whose business Is directly
affected by the appointment, or In case
Of u contest over the office, then I shall
not Hesitate to step aside and select d
person who, In my Judgment, will give
satisfaction TO the business interests Of
the community. #Mz
" While shall always be glad to re-
cgiVe the advice OF Senators and Repre-
sentatiyes in Congress. touching mat
terra OF this kind, yet | shall not consider
myself as in any way bound to act upon
my, desire Is to do the greatest good
to the greatest number. and TO this end
! shall. always be glad to have your CO.
operation. [ very much regret that !
did not see you and shall be glad to do
80 at any time Very truly yours,
ID, nj. KEY, Postmaster General.
'iHol. A. D. Marnmons
ERED. DOUGLAS,
out In search of Bondsinen.
Fred. Douglas reported at the mar
shal's office this morning and is now
out In search of bondsmen. The bond
ID $4,000, and the marshal is liable
where he fails In due diligence In the
collection OF executions.
An Extra session Probable.
The Secretary Of War. Secretary Of
the Treasury and Attorney General re-
gard an extra session OF Congress alb
solntely necessary.
FOREIGN.
THE, PROTOCOL.
It Assures reace and Accord In Europe
BRUSSELS, March 1s.-The Nord, the
Russian organ Of Brussels, says: The
protocol not only assures the peace, but
the, accord Of Europe. It Is, however.
as we'll to warn the public against
jumping to the conclusion that @ pacific
solution is already completely certain.
The important point must not be for
gotten that while Europe has. come to
an agreement Turkey, 90 far, has only
made promises. ii the Porte continues
IN It's old courses, the prospect Of o con-
tltct may be renewed, but the protocol
will as least give assurance that the
conflict will be localized. ~
The Standards correspondent at Paris
says be has reason TO believe that the
was telegraphed from st. Pc
and represents the views OF
the Russian court.
RUSSIA AND ENGLAND.
waiting for the ears Answer.
LONDON. March 19.-The Post pub
fishes the following in an official form
The Government still awaits the Rus
sian answer. We may have to remain
In an expectant attitude for day or
two. When Russia's decision on the
suggested by England are
negotiations OF much inn
portance must be commenced with the
Porte.
-s@ MONTENEGRO.
Turkey Forbearing ana Peace Probable. |
LONDON March 19.--The Datiy Ne,cs' |
from mConstantinople favors the |
idea that an understanding between
England and Russia will be followed by
y pacific arrangement between Monte
negro and Turkey 5 's E4
The Standards correspondent at
Pesth says the Porte is displaying very
spirit towards Montenegro.
Ii still refuses to cede any fortified
places, but is more accommodating in
relation to the other demands of Monte
negro.
Crete seen to Rise I'm Rebellion.
CoNsTAsTINoPLE March 19.-The rev.
,lution committee at Athens has sent a
circular letter to various committees in
Jrete declaring that the watchword to
'ise will soon be given.
Another Turkish Revolt.
The Arab tribes OF Yeimen have re-
-olted, and the Turkish commander Of
hat district has asked for reinforce-
nents.
/ Republican officials Qualifying.
NJ. Il. Masser, Recorder, Otto Wors-
nan, Police Juror. Of Carroll parish; D.
!. .Ehrman, Justice Of the Peace Fifth
Ward, of st. John parish, and John p.
Walter, Justice OF the Peace Fifth
Ward, OF st. Mary parish, all elected on {
he Republican ticket at the last elec- I
ion, have qualified under commissions
,sued by his Excellency Gov. Nichols, '
4 IL 4. NJ q.