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Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-11-07
LATEST BY MAIL.

Several disasters to lake shipping are re-
ported in Chicago on the 9TH. The gale
began early that morning and drove into
port a number of outgoing vessels. Others
were bl own ashore. -Four were beached in
that vicinity and one at Waukegan, and
doubtless others are in trouble. No loss of
life is yet reported.
Special p. o. Agent John b. Furey has
received orders TO inspect official bonds of
all postmasters in Nebraska, Wyoming, Da-
kota, Utah, Idaho and Montana. 1t will
neces ,itate 10000 miles of travelling.
A gentleman who reached Council Bluff.
on the 9th from San Francisco reports the
snow along by Ogden and Cheyenne, as
being fiom six inches TO six feet deep, hay
ing showed considerable and Gri.ted in
places.
a telegram from Fort Laramie, Wy, says
that Webster, one OF the road agents recent
ly arrested, has confessed that he was one Of
the two men that attempted to rob the treas
ure coach on the night of Sept. 2G, when
Scott Davis, Tie messenger, WAS shot Both
men are in close confinement, and heavily
ironcl. Webster offered his guard s., 900
in cash to allow him to escape, last night
His companion refuses to give any name,
but has been identified by John Hun cr, a
cattle man, as an employee he had last year,
and who left between two days, taking with
him a ~yaiuaDlc horse. They are TO he
brought here for trial before the United
States court, which meets to morrow. Su-
perintendent VOORHEES, discovered the
whereabouts OF these agents, and applied to
the sheriff for assistance to secure them.
This he failed to receive. He then applied
to the commanding officer at Fort Laramie
for a squad of men, which was given him
and the men arrested as heretofore reported
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-11-07

The Chicago Tribune think tina, Cen
cral Towards religious profession hurts him
in the eyes Of the sneering people. We
never abused Howard by speaking of his
piety. We have always a alluded 10 him in
complimentary terms "a a rum old chap.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-11-07
BLACK HILLS NOTES.

A, the upper end Of Custer City, on
French creek, a shaft is sunk about IA feet,
and steam pamp, were to have been ready
to work last Monday morning. The bust
mesa men Of Custer have made a contract to
put a shaft to bedrock intending To cut from
rim TO rim to test the creek.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-23
Arranging a Race between Rarus and
Snluggier.

SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. 22.-There is cOnsidera-
be excitement here in sporting circles over the
offer Of well-known millionaire sporting man
mile heats. three in five, for $4,000 or $40, 900 q
side. half forfeit and the race to take place at
Oakland.
has posted earnest money to the amount of
s250O at the Lick House. It is understood that
AptOn, the trainer Of Rarus will accept the chal-
lenge, and n great race will be arranged.
1t is the general opinion here that Rarus is
the fastest horse in America, while sporting
men here claim that Smuggler is the fastest al
a match is arranged large amount Of money
will be Wagered on the result outside Of the
main stakes.
1t is claimed that both horses can trot mile
in better time than 2:15, while tbs reported that
Rarus trotted in 2:12 last summer on trial on
a private track
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-23

Report from the United st ates Consul Mt
Leipsic,

WASHINGTON. Nov. 22-In response to the
recent commercial circular of the Department
of State the consul at Leipsic writes, under
date Of the 27th ut., that great interest," in
American manuf Actures has sprung UP In that
district. esp acial since ths Centennial Exposi-
tion brought our products to the notice Of inteli
gent foreign visitors. No withstanding the
slo1n ss OF the Germans to accept innovations
on established usages, and the fact that they are
dis'rustful of foreign impOrtations, yet even
the limited knowledge they have acquired of
American manufactures has created q spirited
inquiry and demand. which dealers must sat
isfv.
For instance. hardware retailers are COM
pelled to keep American tools in stock. they be-
ing considered the best and most durable; sta
TONERS sell many of our gold pens and nick
naeks; ShirtmakerS are constrained to provide
American shirting cotton in answer to the
demand and American silver-plated ware has
deservedly high reputation. In eipsic the en-
terprisng commission houses are already seek
ing American trade. and one in particular has
Just introduced our paper hanging to q success
full sale.
Notwithstanding these favorable indications
the progress must be necessarily slow. and
much depends upon the care Of merchants in
supplying only the best articles, so as to build
up q good reputation. The great spring and
fail fairs of Leipsc attract buyers from all parts
of Saxony and Central Germany. and the con-
sui suggests that a sample depot of American
goods, and especially of spring and fall goods.
in charge of skillful salesman, would do more
to open a market for the manufactures of the
United States than weeks or months of scattered
efforts of travelling agents.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-23

The New York Hernld prints a large map,
illustrating Stanleys discovery of the Congo
river. The secret of the great explorers sue
cess is illustrated in his following the course
of what he calls the Luindi or Lukuga river
from Lake Tanganyika to its confluence with
the Ugazowa, which is the main stream that,
with it's branches, subsequently develops into
the great Congo. The popularity of the Lu-
indi-Lukuga led Cameron to suppose it the
outlet of Lake Tanganyika; but the careful
exploration made Of it by Stanley shows it to
flow into the lake from marshy pass In
mountain range, on the west side
of which it flows to the Lualaba,
with which, and another stream called the
Kamalondo it forms the Ugazowa, the three
coming together near the same point. Down
the UgazOwa Mr.. Stanley proceeded, amid
untold difficulties, five hundred miles north,
across the equator, to the Great Bend, where
the river whips around toward the south
west. Thence, past cataracts, through we'll
nigh impenetrable forests, disease-breeding
marshes and savage tribes, he made his way
to civilization on the west coast Of Africa,
performing the greatest feat Of intrepidity
and discovery that the world has known since
the eyes Of De Soto looked first on the broad
expanse of the Mississippi river. Stanley is
the truly great discoverer OF his time.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-23
JUREEs AND JURY COMMISSIONERS

Editor DemOCrat-In sending your reporter
to look into the matter of forming criminal
juries you have touched subject of vital i'm
portance to this community. You have given
us an abstract Of the law; now please go on
and give us full account of the practical
working of the same. It is OF the utmost inn
pOrtance to know:
l. Not only the names but the antecedents
and present status of the men who hold the
position of commissioner.
2. Whether said Commissioners make every
effort to furnish juries of respectable men, or
whether the disreputable do not preponderate
in the wheel.
8. Whether there exists among the legal
profession that absolute faith in the honest
working OF the jury business which is essen
tial to we'll ordered society.
These are some OF the points to be inquired
into; otherwise your work is useless.
Laws are one thing; the proper execution
OF the laws another.
torney General and other lawyers whose part
it is to work in the interest Of the State as
against criminals. Inquire into the general
drift of public feeling. Turn the matter ''up-
side down" and inside out" You can do it
well if you try, and you can't do society a
better service.
For my part, so well satisfied am that the
working of the law is bad in the extreme,
feel sure that may be murdered this day
by the highest man in the community and
my murderer will go "scot free, IF he
has money. And, on the other hand, | feel
assured | could exchange places with the
murderer and go ''scot free" If | have the
money. This is no bald idea we have proved
the truth of the proposition over and over
again, and we are going to continue to prove
it if matters are not changed.
One of the most important trials that ever
has occurred in any nation is close at hand
that of Wells and Anderson. If these men
are not guilty of the crime charged, then it
is absolutely necessary to society that an
honest and intelligent jury should so decide;
on the other hand, if they are guiIty-if the
guilt is proved is fully as necessary that
they be so pronounced by a jury of honest
men. AS matters now stand, [ predict the
formation of jury to acquit, or at least to
disagree, no matter how overwhelming the
testimony. BEUTUs.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-23
The senate Committee will Report i'm
Favor of Kellogg.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 22.-The Senate Committee
on Privileges and Elections. at their meeting
to-day. adopted by party vote a resolution
that it is the sense OF the committee that the
matters proposed by Judge Spofford 50 far as
material have already been fully considered by
cred, either by the admis sions of Mr.. Kellogg or
evidence already before the committee.
The Dem ocratic minority of the committee
entered protest against This action, character
izing 1t as hasty any improper.
. Judge Shel labarger, on behalf Of Gov. Kel-
logg, and Judge Spofford then made their final
arguments, presenting however, n new points.
After the conclusion of the argument the
committee adjournef until tomorrow morn
ing. when the chairman will he instructed to
make report in favor of Gov. Kellogg
The minority will submit report declaring
Judge Spofford entitled to the seat.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-23

NEW YORK. Nov 22.-The Vanderbilt case came
motion by the counsel of Mrs. Labau The con
tcstant. for an advance of at least $4,000
on account of her share of her fathers es ate
debts and demands upon the estate of SIS 900 600
are settled, would be, as she believes, upwards
OF s5,O60000. The petition also states that
general and special legacies amount to less
than 5000 900. She alleges, accordingto to clauses
in the will in which she is ,beaueathed inter
e5ts in certain railroad bonds, that $4,000 are
now due her and unpaid as interest. She also
states that she Is now in possession Of an in
come which is no more than sufficient to sup
port herself and family Of four children in
very moderate manner. etc. The matter was
adjourned until next FridAy.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-23
THE LOUISIANA COMMISSION.
Interview with Hon. W. E. Chandler, late Secre-
tary of the National Republican Com nittee.J

Interview with Hon. w. E. Chandler. late secre-
tary of the National Republican Com nittee.I
~ tell you, every man who went down to
Louisiana to secure the vote Of that State for
Hayes, and then sanctioned the abandon
ment of Packard, Is politically damned. John
Sherman is one of them. Let me give you a
bit OF inside history: About ten days before
the count was finished in Washington some
of us got alarmed at the statements of Mat
thews that Louisiana was to be given up, and
we determined that Hayes should be cornmu-
nicated with. We requested Sherman to write
letter expressing our apprehension, and
asking for an assurance of the groundless-
ness of Matthews assertions Instead OF
writing the letter Mr.. Sherman set off for
Columbus. When he returned we found he
had changed sides, and had brought with him
confirmation Of our worst fears. Before
long the history Of the Louisiana trade will
come out. Such things cannot be kept secret
When written, it will be the political epitaph
of all the Republicans concerned in the nego-
tiations. When they are out Of the way we
Radicals will reorganize the Republican party
and make it again a party Of principles. E0f
course we shall be in the minority for a time.
What will be our principles Protection to
the black man and American industry-that
will do for platform"
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-23
THE COSTA RIGA PRESIDENT.
1.-Two Republics. !

Gen. Guardia has been the virtual ruler OF
Costa Rica for several years past, retiring
from the presidency whenever for any reason
he judged it prudent 50 to do, and resuming
his position from time to time in the same
way. Not very long ago ne caused Senior
EsGuivel, who was elected President for four
years in 1876, to make way for the second vice
president, Dr. Herrera, he himself then being
first vice president. He has had enough Of
Dr. Herrera, who has now politely abdicated
in his favor. and once more both ''reig1s and
governs" In his own ame AS matter Of
course Costa Rfca is satisfied, the people of
that brisk little republic being much more
deeply interested in getting their coffee to
market than in the rise or fall Of political
chieftains and fgureheads.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-23
THE MDFFETT REGISTER.

Editor DemOcrnt-Now that most of our
people have been made familiar with the
various features Of the Moffett register sys-
tenn, and that every one has had chance to
discuss the pros and the cons in regard to
the introduction of that system in the State
of louisiana let us see ii there be no ''just'
means by which this great measure of State
economy could be brought into use without
hurting anybOdy's pocket or feelings. The
most bitter opponents to the adoption of the
register constitute the class of "saloon keep
erS." They base their opposition on the
ground that they would be the direct losers by
the innovation, saying that il they should
determine to increase the price Of drinks they
would thereby reduce the number of their
customers; and should they keep the price
at the present figures, the "saloon-keepers'
alone would pay the whole State debt.
1t must be admitted that there is both JUS
se sns Gs Re 0pBBofbSR pBBot bo% of hGs9 this gea as
difficulty be overcome with Just and impair
tial means ? There seems to be but one way
of settling things amicably, and that is to
suggest to the same assembly, who will adj
vocate the introduction of the Moffett Reg
lister, the idea of introducing at the same time
STANDARD size" drinking glass, making
the size Of that new glass one-fifth smaller
than that of the glasses generally used
at the present II time thts The ns difference
ard size glass, as compared with those of
the former size glass will represent the value
of the register tax, that is one,fifth of fifteen
cents or three cents per drink (high-tone
drink That difference Of contents alone will
contribute to the liquidation OF our State
debt, without reducing the profits Of our
"saloon keepers meanwhile retrenching
but a few swallows to the thirsty palate Of
the most fastidous Of their customers. AS to
the ''drinkers" they can easily compromise
4[nr firrr fhn ttar a
to fill their new glasses with too much ice.
INVENTOR
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-23
THE SENATORIAL CONTEST NOT YET
DECIDED,
The Democrats Repulsed in the First
Assault upon the Republican Citadel,
but Hopeful of victory
Especial to the Democrat. J


WASHINGTON. Nov. 22.As will be seen from
the regular reports of the Congressional pro-
ceedings the Demo cratic assault on the Repub-
lican citadel was repulsed. The Democratic
cohorts, led by Field Marshal Thurman, forced
the first line of the enemy's works in gallant
style, and some of the troops succeeded in
maintaining the main parapet, when
Their support Gave way
and Field Marshal Thurman was forced to re-
tire. which he did in good order. The Field
Marshal Is now engaged on the reserve. which
consists of Conover and Patterson, with the in
tention to renew the assault on Monday.
Field Marshal Thurman turns out to De q
good deal of war horse when his blood is up
but seriously the tactics Of the Democrats
which were well laid. failed at the critical mo.
ment by
Very C0mical Blunder.
Just before the late vote was taken on the ad-
journment, Conover was seized by West and
Bill Chandler and carried to the cloakroom
per force, just returnDgin time to vote with the
Republicans on the question of adjourn
ment. This scene was the most dfsgracefuI
ever Witnessed on the floor of the Senate. No
Republican Senator would undertake the job
and so Bill Chandler, who is notorious lobby
ist and West who needs no description to the
readers OF the DEMOCRAT, were compelled to lay
violent hands on Conover. What arguments
they used to persuade him to return and vote
with the Republicans may be imagined but If
he continues to vote with them next Monday.
after the record he has made to- day. be will
brand Himself With Infamy,
and every man. woman and child in the coun-
try will believe that he began voting with the
Democrats only to compel the Republicans to
buy him back again. Patterson. to his credit be
1t said never f1inched, and tonight avows his
determination to vote with the Democrats when
the case comes up again next week. | still be-
lieve that
Con0yer VIII Come Out All Right
on the final vote, but confess much disappoint-
ment at his behavior on the last vote to-day.
1t may be taken for granted that If Conover
goes back to the Radical camp on next Monday
that he has been bought by the moneyed infu-
ences which Chandler notoriously represents.
We shall see.
Alarm of the Radicals.
The Radicals are in desperate anxiety and
alarm, and are moving heaven and earth to
hold their lines. BUELL..
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-23
The Lost steamer Panama.

New YORK, Nov. % Among the passengers
who were on the steamer Panama, which sailed
from Bordeaux to Rio Jaaeiro, and which was
8. was Henry Hillyer, United States Minister to
Brazil.
It is said that when the vessel struck q
number of Italians. who were on board. pro-
duced their revolvers and sacked the cabins.
All hands were saved.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-23
Favorable Report on the Paris EXPOSE
ton BIZ.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22.-The Senate Committee
on Appropriations agreed this morning to
report favorably the Paris Exposition bill,
ton to $l75 900, making the salary of the twe nty
commissioners $1,000, instead Of $1,000, and pro-
viding that In case Of death, sickness or absence
of the commissioner general, one Of the COM
mssioners shall assume the functions of his
Office.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-23
sensation ON the Stock Exchange-NO
More s. Rnts Or ssCaIIs

New YORK, Nov. "a sensation was created
on the Stock Exchange t. is morning by the
president mounting the rostrum and announc-
ing that any membrr hereafter discovered sell
ing puts" or calls on the floor Of the Ex-
change would be liable to fall under the bylaw
pertaining to mi9demeanors. He refused to
entertain Il resolution to rescind the bylaw in
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-23
The Vanderbilt VIII Contest DiscOn.
ttnuen.

New YORK. Nov. 22.-The reported contest by
Mrs Labau Of the Vanderbilt will has been dis
continued
The relatives Of the family have for several
days been end avOring to effect q settlement
CATION in the public courts, and it is believed
that the proceedings will never be resumed
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-23
THE MEXICAN BORDER.
Gen. sherman Before the House Commit
tee.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22.-Gen. Sherman ap-
peared to-day again before tbs Committee on
Hillary Affairs, and continued to give his views
and evidence with reference to the state of af-
fairs on the Mexican border. Several members
Of the Texas congressional delegation were
present and propounded questions to the Gen
eral. whose statements had reference princi-
palIy to matters of detail. There were no new
Developments Of any special interest. 1t is
probable that Gen. Sherman will be again be-
fore the committee to- morrow.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-23
Verdict Against a Hotel for Goods Lost.

BosToN, Nov. 22.-In the United States Circuit
Court yesterday verdict for sats7 was rendered
agai inst Tilly Haynes, of the Haynes House.
Springfield, in suit for $4,000 for the loss in
the h93'ei Of box of jewelry belonging to Nor
posted in the cont room by the ' agent Of the
firm and when called for the box could not be
found. The defense had no avail that guests
were notified to have all valuables placed in the
safe.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-23
The senate Refuses to Table Thurman's s
Motion, or to substitute Kellogg for
KutIpr

WASHINGTON. Nov. 22.-The Senate, by vote
of 80 yeas to 81 nays, has refused to lay on the
table Mr.. Thurman, 8 motion to discharge the
Committee on Elections from further cOnsid-
Grafton Of Buffers credentials.
The Senate by 30 to 81, has rejected the motion
made by Mr. Edmunds to erase, the name Of
Butler and insert the name Of Kellogg.
Committee On Privileges and Elections to report
the Spofford case on Saturday next, was also
rejected. This vote stood 80 against 80.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-23
NEW ORLEANS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 90, 1877.

tins, indicate disposition on the part Of the
Turks to attempt o renetition Of nehemet Ali's
tactics for relieving Plevna, by the threaten
ing Of the Czarowitch's army and Danube
crossings.
The Turks have repeatedly asserted that the
Czarwitch's force has been materially weak
ened in order to strengthen other positions.
Suleiman Pasha seems to be still in command
On the LOm.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-23
MEXICO.
Lsrdist Consplrators Arrested.

MATAMoRos, Nov. 22.-Fifteen prominent citi-
zens, charged with conspiracy in the interest Of
ex- President Lerdo, have been arrested and put
in Jail.
Gen Canales has appealed to the United States
authorities to prevent the intended invasion of
Mexico from Texas.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-23
No service,

Sunday morning, says the Sherman Register,
a large, savage-1ooking dog took mis- station at
the door OF the Catholic church. and would saf-
fer no one to enter. n ,ifher Father Hennessey
or any of his congregation were able to dive
him off, and mass could not be said on account
OF his dogsnip. IL was rather aa unusual oc-
currence for a dog to take entire charge of q
church and prevent the holding Of service.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-23
DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE.
THE PRESIDENT AND THE HOUSE Sill
YER BILL.
He Denies having stated that He would
veto the Bili-YestersIay's Report
the Work of SpecUfatOrs,

New YORK. Nov. 22.-The Graphic's Washing
ton sp cial authortatively denies the reports
from Washington Yesterday that the President
bill. The special claims that yesterdays report
was inspired by sDeculatora. and that the Pres
ident says that newspapers have no right to
assume that he would attempt to intimidate
Congress by saying that he would veto bills
pending in Congress.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-23
Sale of the Evening Mail

New YORK, Nov. 22-The Ere,eing Nnl was
sold at sheriff's sale this morning. and was
bought by Clark & Bell and DR.. VIM. H White
n S871O. The NnI will be continued under the
same editorial mana ement as heretofore.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-23
Fatal Accident.

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 22.-Edward Rynan. brakes
man on the Ohio and Mississippi railroad
while coupling cars last night. was knocked
down and run over and died this morning. He
leaves wife and three children.