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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-13

nate the day, and there was no doubt that Mr..
Belford had received the majority OF the votes
on that day. He had the certificate of The Gov
ernOr. and was here. therefore. under authority
Of the great seal Of the State,
Mr. joyce said that as the important question
to representation, the House should rise above
party and award the seat to the man who the
reeps desired as their representative He be-
lieved that Mr.. Belford was that man.
Pending the further consideration Of the sub
ieet. the House agreed to q request Of the Sen
ate Tor u conference OH the disagreeing votes Of
the two houses on the deficiency bill and
pointed on the part of the House.
:, Mr.. Maxey introduced bill, authorizing the
Southern Pacific Railroad Company to extend
Its road and telegraph lines from It's present
eastern terminus. In Arizona to q point on the
Rio GrHnds, at El Paso. Deferred to the Com
mittee on Pacific Railroads.
Mr; Townsend. ef Ohio. offered g resolution.
which was referred, requesting the Secretary OF
the Treasury to furnish plans and speeiflea-
tions for the building of a United States Post
Office etc. at Cleveland Ohio.
Mr.. Hunton offered d resolution, which was
agreed to, enlarging the powers Of the Commit
tee on the Revision Of the Laws regulating the
Vice President, SO as to authorize the commit
| tee to take into consideration and report unou
| the best mode OF eleetiug President and Vice
| President. and the duration OF the term ol
| office.
The Colorado case was further discussed by
Messrs- Williams, Of Alabama, and Eden. IN
| favor of Mr.. Patterson. and by Mr.. Hitchcock III
| favor Of Mr.. Belford.
| In response to inquiries. Mr.. Harris. Of Vir-
| ginias said he expected to reach vote before
| the adjournment Tomorrow,
| The House at 4.Os p. m. adjourned
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-13
The Proposed New coal Ce,nb,pa tion.

New YoRK. Dec. t2=-tro- morrow the repre-
sentatives OF the various coal mining eompanies
meet in this city. TO form combination. Prasi-
dent Gowen has drawn up q plan which will be
submitted. It establishes d board Of control to
meet once month and the exact amount Of
production to be allowed to each company will
be decided upon.
Among tho eoal dealers in Trinity Building
ns tefn99 70 Tarety r. OF t pnes g
Of the success of the. proposed measure. and
another firm was of the opinion that 1t would
not hold
At the office Of the Pennsylvania company
they said that the price would go np with q
bound. We have mined coal and given 1t to the
public gratis long enough. ind If the eembina-
tien is made the price will surely rise. Coal has
been selling cheaper during the summer than
for years pod ut the last auction sale i was sold
trouble is that the different parties may get into
o row. and no combination will be effected. II
they take things quietly and submit gracefully
TO the best plan, the price will take care Of it
Other dealers admitted that the project was
born OF the necessities IF the coal men.
The plan would fail: first because 1t would be
difficult, to. apporton the pereentaees. among
the, conflicting interests SO as to eut all sides,
penalties. 1t was not believed that Judge Packer
| could control the operations Of the Lehigh re-
sion so as to prevent shipments beyond the
| quota
| It is rumored that Judge Asa Packer will hold
| his Lehigh Interests aloof from the combiaa-
| identified with the region from which eoal finds
| q certain market. and he can afford to be inde
| pendent
| The Reading Railroad people have been min
ing and storing large quantities Of coal at their
shipping points, and they are in n position to
create trouble II their proposition be not COM
| piled with. President Gowen ssassent to the
combination ie also deemed necessary In order
to make things hold water. The chances are
that coal will stiffen up in price. the auction
sales companies are and have been refusing all
orders for shipment except on certain sizes.
/ Operators fear that the companies are in q
position to make q new scale of prices but this
lianees In the coal interests. will probably only
| hold good until some company begins to get the
| best Of II. Ron stoves or steamboats. and then
| there will be Il new furry and another talk or
coal matters in this city. Mauch Chunk ane
| phiaHelnhia
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WEATHER DISABILITIES.

WAsHtNeToa, Dec. %, Il. m.--Indieations for
the South Atlantic. falling, followed by rising
barometer. winds mostly southerly to westerly
For the Gull States, falling, followed by rising
barometer variable winds. partly cloudy
weather and rain areas, succeeded by falling
temperature. and in the southwest probably
norther.
For Tennessee. the Ohio Valley and Lake re-
gions. rising barometer. except. Temporary
north winds. colder clear or partly cloudy
weather, and in lower districts occasional rains
and snrw.
For Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri
Valleys rising barometer north to west winds.
colder and generally clear weather.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-13

New YORK. Dec. i2--The liquor dealers and
their friends were present in full force at the
Office of the excise board this morning. striving
to obtain licenses Within the office the clerks
and commissioners were busy taking the depo-
sitions Of dealers and receiving bonds. No ap-
plications were received, and the board re-
tion. Many liquor dealers, whose applications
have been rejected were also given back their
money to-day.
Mayor Ely stated to-day that owing to the cor
poration counsel's opinion. he should not issue
any licenses under the Montgomery charter.
Regarding the resolution of the Board of Al
dermen requesting him to remova the Excise
Commissioners from office, the Mayor said
that at present he was not able to decide what
he would do. He would consult the Governor
upon the subject.
Judge Davis announced his decision In the
test case. of Troeh in very lengthy opinion.
He said that after giving the case the most care
full consideration In his power, hs had come to
the conclusion to dismiss the writ and remand
the prisoner,
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CAPITAL NOTES.
TINE MEXICAN auEsTION-ACTION or
THE HOUSE COMMITTEES.
BpiBiUns ut Gems. sherman, sheridan
ana 0rdAN0 Further ReinfOrce-
naents for the Texas R0rder.

WASN'T raTeN. Dec. 12s-1'he House Committee
On Foreign Affairs. at their meeting this morn
Ing, discussed the report Of the subcommittee
on the Mexican awards. and agreed to make a
report accompanied by q bill, which provides
Ives the Secretary Of State TO suspend payment
Of claims upon the application OF The MeKieasn Il.
awards lii the cases were improperly obtained.
III has been decided not to send any further
reinforeements to the Texas frontier at present
but To await Developments.
Gems. Sherman, Sheridan and Ord ere agreed
that when the reinforeenients already ordered
to the Department Of Texis shall have arrived
there will be sufficient forces to protect the Dor.
der from cattle thieves. and unless some seri
puH trouble should occur between tile regular
forces Of the two countries, no further rein
fureemens will be needed.
There has been no modification pf the orders
Issued TO Gen. Ord last spring. To cross into
Mexico. Ii necessary, In pursuit of cattle
thieves, and u collision between the United
Iatates and Mexican troops is liable to occur
through accident on every occasion OF ouI
troops crossing the Rio Grande.
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WAR NOTES.
PARTICULARS From PLEVNA ~ THE
sORTIE-IT WAS FIGHT or STA RvE.
the Number ef Prisoners Placed mt 90.
0O0-The London Press ON tIhs kitna-

the Number ef Prisoners Placed mt CO.
0OD-rhe London Press on tins kitua-
tten.
LONDON Dec 12.-The sortie Of Osman Pasha,
which prsepitated the disaster. was forced
upon the eommender by the complete exhaus-
tiDn Of his provisions. 1t was fight or starve,
and while OSman's mess had NOT suffered for
food during the early part OF the siege 1t is now
tie oil the latent Miniature Of the commander
was developed by light breakfasts and poor din
ners.
The report which WIS current In Bucharest
Yesterday that the sottie was undertaken be-
cause of q combined attack by the K0umaniaus
and Russians Is declared to be wholly imag-
mary.
The Russian and Roumanian armies made o
triumphant entry into psvna at $3.50 o'clock
Monday afternoon.
The Grand Duke Nicholas slept at Plevna
last night.
The Iatest reports from the scene OF the battle
place the number OF prisoners at 10000, and 400
guns.
The ground on which the engagement took
;1lace is strswn with thousands of dead and
dying, but m accura estimate OF the dead has
yet been received
OF the prisoners, 1000 are sick or wounded
The press OF the metropolis speaks in no ar-
certain tone regarding the gravity Of the situa4
ton in which Osnan's defeat has plaesd Eng
lands former ally.
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Progress backwards of the Cg-Operative
CiEAF Makers.

New YoRK, Dec. 12-It is reported that the
extent a failure. 1t has become In some degrees
a close. corporation. and there are grievous
complaints among some Of the striking work
men that they cannot get Into It,
In the meantime the cigar manufacturers ap-
pear to be well contsntsd with their non-union
men. and the strikers are again having re-
course to intimidation.
There seems to be O general impression that
the masters have the best Of the fight after all.
Straiten & Storm are said TO be preparing for
the enlargement Of their factory. as the new
hands are turning out more cigars than were
ever made In the same time under the old
system.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-13

WAsHINGToN Dec. 12.-In the Senate Mr. Nc
Donald to day introduced bill to recognize the
Woodruff scientific expedition around the
world and for other purposes. which author
ICES the secretary Of War to grant for the pur-
poses of the above named expedition reg lster
to u foreign built steamship, and authorizes the
navy. not to exceed five each. for duty with the
expedition. who shall report to the chiefs Of
and sba y tham seese
The vessel Is to be approved by the Secretary
Of the Navy as suitable for the purposes of the
thereon with % capacity Of at least 200 students'
In no case shall any mercantile or commercial
venture form part of the expedition.
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DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE.
PROCLAMATION OF GOV. PORTER, OF
TENNESSEE.
The Tennessee state Webt-A Modified
G0nnrAnnIse RrnnnsittOn.

NASHVILLE, Dec. 12.-The extra session of the
Legislature adjourned yestersda,iy Before r., the
members lett their seas ne t f2aiiowng pr9Id ,.Iis
was read from the clerks desk:
EXECUTIVE OFFICE,
Nashville. Tenn. Dec. H. 1877. !
James D. Porter. Governor Of the State Of Ten
nessee. to the Members OF the Fortieth Gen
eral Assembly Of the state Of Tennessee:
BY virtue of the power end authority In ME
vested by the constitution Of the state. hereby
convene the General Assembly Of Tennessee in
extraordinary session at the Capitol, on Tues
day the 18th day Of December, at o'clock b. n.
houses will enter upon the following Legislative
business;
/. To consider the adjustment and compro-
mise of the State debt.
Q. TO provide the necessary revenues to meet
the interest on such bonds rs may be issued un-
der such adjustment, and for the more efficient
COLLECTION Of revenue Of the State.
.. To provide by appropriate Legislation for
the expenses Of the first. extra session of the
Fortieth General Assembly. and of the session
JAMES D. PORTER Governor.
The adjournment was had In com pliance with
the following recommendation from Gov Por-
EXECUTIVE OFFICE,
Nashville. December H. 1877.
Gentlemen of the Senate and House of Repre-
sentdtyes.
ceivsd in. Writing. by telegram, and orally. from
the creditors Of the State, satisfactory assur-
81 tftteit HE
ositions of the arbiters. submitted to you
in my message at the beginning Of the eS-
tta session SO as to make the basis of eempre-
mise fifty cents on the dollar. instead of sixty
cents az at first proposed
To relieve the consideration Of this modified
proposition from any constitutional doubts,
recommend that the present extra session
adjourn sine die. in order that may convene
Immediately another extra session by proea-
on. SO worded as to remove the restrictions
which were at ached to my last and authorize
the General Assembly TO pass such laws as will
enable the state to carry out any adjustment
thht may be made. and also to pay the OK pensss
of the present General Assembly.
JAMES d. PORTER Governor.
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The New York Appointments.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12--The Senate executive
session lasted from 2:2O to 3 .. In., and was oc-
eupied with the consideration Of the New York
appointments exclusively.
Roosevelt and Prince were rejected by vote
OF rs to 80.
Merritt was confirmed without opposition
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-13

New YoRK,. Dec. .15.~The peremptory sale Of
5ab4 eases Of blsaehsd goods took place to-day
by order Of Woodward. Lawrence IL 90. The
proceeds Of the sale were over 100000. Prices
were quite as good were expected. but q
fraction below the market rate. Lonsdales
averaged st6 cents per yard. Blaekstones 7ta
and Hopes q fraction over I q cents.
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Quarterly Report Of the western Union
Telegra ph Company.

NHw YohE. Dec. 12-The quarterly report of
the Western Union Telegraph Company was
submitted ut the meeting OF the board Of diree-
tors to-day. The es imated net profits for the
current quarter ending December 81 are $750. 1873.
Dedueting from this sts2.poo for interest on he
bonded debt. etc. leaves ba anee OF s7pa.ooo.
Included in the above balance is the surplus of
October 1, On this showing a quarterly divi-
aend of Il per cent is recommended.
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CDnklIng's victory.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 12.-The result Of the cons
tiet over the New York nominations has caused
eonsidaIable excitement in political circles
matter Of course. iublant. while the friends Of
the Administra ion, and especially those Of
Se.eretary Eyarts. are very much depressed.
claim that the fight is not vet oyer: that the
r President i will promptly send other names to
the Senate, and 1t remains to be seen whether
Mr.. Conkling can control the sehate In his own
personal interest throughout the entire ses-
sion.
There are no indications to- night as to what
new names will be sent ill., Mr.. Conkling' q
friends claim that. In view, Of the action Of the
Aenate Tonight. 1t will be difficult for the Presi-
dent to induce any persons Of prominence. who
are not friendly to MIR. Conkling, to risk their
ehnnces Of confirmation by the Senate
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Revenue Agents Changed.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 12.-Ths Commissioner Of
Internal Revenue has made the following
changes IN the. stations OF Internal revenue
agents: @. M, Horton from Boston to Pitts
burg: W. A. Govett from Chicago to st. Louis i.
John Mitchell from Philadelphia to Cincinnati
4. II. Brooks. general service. to Philadelphia;
Aney, from Louisville. Ky. to New Orleans
!; i. Trumbul. from Indianapolis to Boston
T. J. drimerson, from F., P,hiladelphia. Penn. to
In T,nlrtayiila
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The Tweed Ring investigation.

New YORK, Dec. 1o-The investigation of the
Tweed ring frauds was resumed to-day by the
aIdermanie committee. w. II. peekham oeeu-
pied the witness stand testfying inIregard to his
connection as counsel with the ring suits. He
the members Of the Tweed ring. and explained ia
regard to the compromise of the cases OF Wood
ward, Ingersoll and Sweeney. Els said they
could not find sufficient evidence to begin suit
against Peter B. Sweeney, the difficulty being
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The American Triumph. over all Commit.

., WA.sH1NaroEt Dec: 12.-Mr. Young Chief Of
mailed to the press. chart showing in detail
the imports. and domestic and foreign exports
America. Brazil. and every other country in
South America. which possesses great value Mt
this time, when efforts are in progress to in
crease our trade with South American ports
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suicide.

LOUISVILLE. Dec. 12=About 10 o'clock this
morning Fl. M. .Hirsehfeld. we'll known in
Csmstery In the suburbs Of the city, by shoot
ing himself through the heart with q pistol. In
ability to provids for his family aud disappoint~
ment in business ore the causes alleged for the
rash act. He lehves five chi dren.
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The Case of the Estelle.

PROVIDENCE, r.. l., Dec. t2.@The United States
visited the Estelle at Bristol to-day. making a
thorough inspectig2n; It is now reported that
Mr.. Herreshoff will be furnished with the me-
eessary papers from the State Department at
Washington to steam her TO New York. thus
throwing the whole matter over to the State De-
partment of Rhode Island to act upon.
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8 uspentIed Payment.

NEW YoRK. Dec. 12.-Adrian G. Robbins & Co.,
dry goods jobbers. suspended to-day. The firm
was once q leading one in the dry goods trade.
hut lately has not been SO active as formerly.
The elder Robbins died q short time ago. The
liabilities are understood not to be large.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-13
A Gay Derelyer.

RICHMOND Ind, Dec. H.. John r. CIaflin, who
came to this city last fall and passed himself off
OH the railroad men us a conductor on the l., =.
man, is now wanted BY q widow lady Of this
city. named Bnrkhardt Of whom he obtained
$1,000 on pretsnse Of marriage.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-13
The Excise Raid Arrests Legal.

New YoRK, Dec. FIN the excise test case
Judge Dayis has decided that all arrests Of
liaIor dealers by the police during the raid of
the past few days were Legal,
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Perso,,ap-sweenev.

Nav YoRK Dec. Ia 1t was generally sup
posed that Peter b. Sweeney would sail to4mor-
row from PHILADELPHIA in the steamer Illinois.
but the willy Peter changed bis mind, and took
passage ina steamer which sailed from this
port this afternoon He was aeeomp panied TO
the steamer by a few. choice friends who gave
him q hearty send=off.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-13

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12.-The authorities here
have had one or two consultations with Gen.
Sheridan on the subject Of Indian affairs and
or Friday with new orders to govern his action
In any future dealings he may have with the
Indians.
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IliaaI.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12.-Col. Timothy Lubri.
for many years water registrar of this city.
died at his residence to night Of pneumonia.
after brief illness. Col. Lubri was one of the
most respected citizens of Washington. He
served with Rreat credit as TN officer in the
army of the Potomac
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that Sweeney was not public officer, and they
could not trace any stolen moneys to him. No
civil suit had eyer been commenced against A.
Oakley Hall. The committee then adjourned
until Friday next.
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Bank Of this city declined to pay any turth'
deposits after D. m. to-day. except Mt thrt
mnnthRi notice.
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The Matthews Resolution.

WASHINGTON Dec. 12-In the Senate the
Matthews resolution was taken up at the close
Of the morning hour, and Mr.. Morgan took the
floor.
On motion of Mr.. Allison the Senate ar 30 D.
M. on yea and nay vote OF A yeas and 20 nays,
demanded BY Mr.. Matthews. went into executive
session.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-13
Hum ON n savings Ranh.

NEWARK, n. j., Dec. IA large run Is being
made on the Newark Savings Bank of this city.
It really commenced yesterday quietly, but to-
day 1t Is greatly increased. They are pnying 70
me- cent.
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We have been fayored with a catalogue of the
third grand eredE sale OF Messrs. H. 4 n. Sa-
mory. auetionssrs, 45 and A. Decatur street,
which takes pAce this day at 10 o'clock a. m
A hasty nlanss at the catalogue will convince
the most sklptieal that better bargains can be-
obtained atthis sale tEa at any other essabIfsb-
ment in ne city. The sale takes place at 10
O'Clock. gid parties wishing bargains viii do
well tn fztend Dunetuaiiy.
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REsNAyT DAy.-The popular dry goods e.
tablBhment OF Mes5rs- NJ. Il. Byrne & Co. hes
on very Friday special sale OF remnants On
ff hall price. Saturday their special sale of
,Arasols. hosiery. handkerchiefs. etc., attracts
many In search Of cheap articles
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 12.The House Pacific Rail-
road committee met to- day, Mr.. Throckmorton
declined to act as chairman on the ground that
Mr. Potters place had been filled by the ap-
pointment OF Mr.. Hewett. The committee de-
clieed to excuse him and voted to retain him as
ah
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Mere Mention.

MONTREAL. Dec. 12.-Bartley. the alleged mur-
dersr Of sergeant Dors. In Bsanee county, has
psen captured and passed through Montreal
this morning en- route for Quebec.
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California senator -InefEecfual Caucus
KalT0ffug

San Francisco. Dec. 12-The Democratic
caucus balIoted for Senator tonight without
h9fee. Ryland. ~ Mcdonald, 4s; Farley. II j;
la ger, Igt Sepuieeda, o.
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Nominations.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2-The President sent the
following nominations to the Senate to-day:
John G. b. Davis. of New York, to be Judge Of
the Court Of Claims; VIM. Brand to be post
postmaster at Portsmouth, Ohio.
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The Calnrasia Case


WASHINGTON Dec. 12-The House has taken
up the Colorado election case. 1t will likely
run all day.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-13

The bar-room bell punches in Richmond. Va.
have collected SIS. 600 tax In about TO months.
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FOREIGN NEWS.
GERM ANY.
/ Denial Of ItIsmHrgks HHMUFsH BsstFe to
| Rekigms

kekAgms
BERLIN, Dec 12.-The reports circulated in
London TO the effect that Prince Bismarck had
again requested The Emperor to relieve him
from office. and alleging that disagreement
had arisen betwesn bismarck and the Ere Dsror.
are pronounced wholly Without foundation.
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New American sewag Machine. 1s5 Canal
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NASHVILLE. Dec. 12.--The extra session of II
Legislature adjourned yesterday. Before tl
members left their seats the following proelt
nation was received from the Governor whie
was read from the clerks desk: