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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-18
PROPERTY HOLDERS UNION.
They Reconsider and Table Their ResOIu-
tiOn ON Printing Matters.

They Reconsider and Table Their ResOIu-
tiOn ON Printing Matters.
At special meeting of the Central Executive
Council of the Real Estate and Taxpayers Union,
held on the 10th inst, the following proceedings
were had:
Mr.. Thompson read the following resolutions
Resolued, That this body has viewed with un-
feigned satisfaction the action Of his Excelency,
Gov Nichols, and that OF the Hon. Louis Bush,
Speaker Of the House of Representatives in the
selection of public printer at the recent sitting
Of the Printing Board.
Resozued, That the secretary be instructed to
forward copy Of this resolution to each Of the
gentlemen named therein.
The resolution was adopted.
DR.. Tebault now called MIR. Desban to the
chair, and stated he regretted at this late hour
such resolution was brought before the Union.
And that as he stood then advised, Gov. Nichols
had differed with Speaker Bush, and had come to
differ with him upon the discretionary powers OF
the Printing Comm ttee after careful study Of
the journal OF the two houses of our Legisia-
ture, and that this resolution did not represent
his position correctly; and finally, that Speaker
Bush himself had nominated Mr.. Dupre repre-
senting the DEMOCRAT, who was elected by q
unanimous vote, and that such vote and nomina-
ton was had and made alter the protest of
Speaker Bush had been spread upon the minutes
OF the committee, thus serving to place the
WuOl6 COumltto6 lA ACCOEO upon Lu6lF unal
action.
After some discussion and various motions,
made and recalled, DR.. Tebault moved that this
vote be reconsidered, and that committee be
appointed to report fully all the facts in the
premises for our next meeting.
Mr.. Thompson urged that as the hour was
late, and since several members had gone home,
he did not think vote looking to q reconsidera-
ton would be fair under the circumstances.
DR.. Tebault having now possession of the floor,
and inasmuch as MIR. Thompson thought it would
be unfair to press reconsideration of the vote
just taken, yielded the floor to Mr.. Heath, and
the Council went into executive session, and after
the conclusion OF the same. which consumed a
considerable time, adjourned TO meet in regular
session Monday, December II, 1877, at the same
hour ard place.
g. q. TEBAULT, M. D., President.
JOHN PURCELL, Act'g Secretary.
The q nion met last night in regular session
as announced in their proceedings OF the last
meeting above given. DR.. Tebault in the chair
The minutes OF the last meeting were read and
adopted.
The resolution offered by MIR. Thompson at the
last meeting and adopted, instructing the secre.
tary to forward to his Excellency, Gov. Nicholls
and Speaker Bush copy Of the resolution
passed at the previous meeting, Iidorsing theil
action in the selection Of pusiic printer, ual
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-18
wild Geese In California.

Few people are aware OF the damage done
by wild geese on the wheat fields in CalifOr-
mia. They come in mydads, and pull up
the young wheat by the roots, and eat it,
roots and all. 1t is stated In the San Fran
cisco Bulletin that. on one rancho alone, e0OO
geese have been killed this season, and in the
county of Colusa alone, last season, the dam
age done by the web-footed fowls was esti-
mated at 100000. A whole family was lately
poisoned by eating geese which had been
eating corn soaked In strychnine The Cali
fornia varieties Of geese are the Canada,
snow and laughing geese. Quails, also, have
become SO plentiful, in many places on the
Pacific coast, that they are poisoned by thou
sands, as they destroy the grape crop. But
greater nuisance are the ground squirrels,
which are nearly as bad as the grasshoDpers
this side Of "The Divide" Great country
this-for plaguey nusances.
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WASHINGTON. Dec. .17.-About midnight last
l1ight Congressman Mills, of Texas, received
he following dispatch from Gov. Hubbard at
Austin, Texas. The sheriff of El Paso county
selegraphs tonight that our State troops are
surrounded and will be massacred unless re-
! lsf can he had ct once. Ask the Secretary of
Mar to please order his troops in New Mexico
10 make forced marches for their relief They
|sre American citizens. Answer"
In reply Mr.. Mills. by authority of the Secre-
kaIry OF War, this morning sent the following:
Troops are noWmoving under orders from
he had e'0AA
The. subcommittee OF the House Mill
Try Committee to investigate the Mexican
I2rder troubles met his morning and instruct
the chairman. Mr.. Banning. to address a re-
uest to the Secretary Of War to have sum
foln,ed before the committee Col. Shafter Lieut..
ullis and Lieut.. Turner, who recently prr-
ned the Mexican raiders into Mexican terri
&ry
|AUntil the arrival of these officers, the sub
IYmmittee will transact no business unless an
|ktraordtnary emergency should arise, In
Mai rman. ~
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AmputatfOn of Limb Wounded at the
siege of VIcksburg.

few days since surgeon of Clinton No.
was sent for to amputate the leg of Mr. P. II.
Clair, near Connersville, st. Clair county.
The wound, which rendered the amputation
necessary, was received under the following
circumstances:
He was soldier in the Confederate army
a shell from Gen. Grants army fell through
the roof and dropped into the room Mr. Clair
was occupying. He ran to it and attempted
to pull out the fuse. Failing in this, he tried
TO roll it out OF the room, when seeing that
the thing, was splitting fire, he ran and
jumped into bed and covered himself up The
shell burst, and one of the splitters wounded
him in the leg. The wound has never healed,
and thirteen years after the occurrence the
surgeons knife had to be employed to save
MS life from the effect OF the wound there re-
ceiyed. The amputation was scientifically
DONE and the veteran Is doing well
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Powers and g r. Wheeler were appointed ap-

Powers and g T.. Wheeler were appointed ap-
prasers. and their bond fixed at s25O,ooo.
den. under arrest in Randolph county for rap
ing an elderly lady few months ago. have
taken change of venue to this county. They
noted for sending up such characters.
NEW fohK, Dec. H-The long talked of col
ored baby show was opened ut Gilmore's Gar
itself sends tho main portion of the brunette
kids. but the States Of Illinois. Maryland, Ten
nessee, South Carolina, North Carolina. xir-
management announce that they will give seve-
raj thousand dollars in prizes, and arrange
ments for mothers and children are all that
could he desired,
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Arrival of n Lord,


PHILADELPHIA. Dec. fat the meeting of the
Board of Trade Of this city this evening reso-
luton was passed denouncing the Bland silver
same
The resignation Of Minister Welsh as men,
ber of the board was discussed at considerable
length. and after speeches eulogistc of his
worth as a member. merchant and citizen was
laid on the table.
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WEATHER PROBABILITIES.

the South Atlantic States rising barometer,
lower temperature, light w nda shifting to
northeast on the coast and generally clear
weather will prevail.
For the Gulf States south and east winds, sta
tionary temperature and pressure, clear or
partly cloudy weather.
For the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri
valleys warmer. southeast winds, falling
barometer. increasing cloudiness and possibly
rain.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-18

The inhabitants of the French colony of
New Caledonia are suffering from q terrible
disease called carbuncuiar typhus. This
complaint, which almost always terminates
fatally, is caused by the sting Of fly. The
person bitten experiences at first an intense
itching, although the part of the body at
tackled shows no sign OF irritation. In a short
time little blister, filed with biackish L.
quid, appears Still later hard tubercIe Is
developed the skin becomes fiery red, and
the victim suffers intense pain. These symp-
toms are followed by "a general and rapid
prostration. and the patient dies OF gam
grenous decomposition.
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Mere Mention.

New YORK. Dec. 17.-This afternoon the bail of
Sherman Broadwell. the indicted president OF
the Clairmont Savings Bank. was reduced from
$40, 900 to $15 ,oo0.
Negotiations between Harvard and Columbia,
in relation to the proposed boat race between
the two colleges. have come to naughr. Harvard
declines the contest. except under conditions to
which Columbia cannot agree. and all efforts to
could meet in a friendly contest have proved
unavaiiing.
will was admitted to probate to-day. H G.
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Washington View Of the Frontier Diff
CUftles.

AVAssHINGToN. Dec. 17.-,-The Eceainp Star prints
~ JoHoWlng regarding. the Texas border
Ioubles: 1t cannot be denied that the situation
the Texas frontier is becoming grave. It is
m Emogetner likely that up to this time the whole
EiHculty is local one. fermented and kept
On both thsi sides by gang Of misehiefm
l1e wiped out of existence, If the collision IN
u be ended /, f with A. their extermnation. but
two governments are drawn into it, whether
want to be involved or not at any rate the
sent would seem to be a good time for the
rcise OF little sound statesmanship on both
as. ~ '''
le men who are always in favor of the next
because, as thay say, war makes business
Nd, ought to remember that the hard times
Il are Just now squeezing the life out of eve
u Wing are the inevitable reaction from bust
prosperity I brought about in that way
go loose b. the calamities of war NAV not
.ze. or realizing may not care. but the busi-
men OF the country, the people who have a
n q in Its welfare. the consuming class, the
saeTs. wives and sisters of The land, ought to
their voices heard on the subject before it
% late. 'oi'1 ~
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The Pacific Railroad.
[Cincinuati Enduirer.l

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-The Pacific Railroad
Conmittee of the House day referred the
Texas Pacific Railroad bill to a subcommittee,
Illinois; Chalmers, Of Mlssissippf; Luttrel, Of
California; o'Neill, of Pennsylvania; Blair, of
New Hampshire, and Cole Of Missouri. Four
are against it.. The bill for the extension Of
the time for the completion of the North Pa
cific was referred to Hewitt, of New York; Nor
ders. of Conneeticut O'NeiI, of Pennsylvania
Rice. of Massachusetts. and Caldwell. of Wis.,
eonoin.
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The Matthews Resolution.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 17.-An amendment will ba
offered to Matthew'S resolution to the effect that
the principal and interest of the public debt
may be paid in gold or silver. at the option of
the, government. Matthews has EXPIRE ssed his
Willingness to accept such an amendment. and
there is no doubt of its adoption
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-18
THE Ell PASO TROUBLES.
THE RANGERS WILL HOLD OUT UNTIL
HELP ARRIVES.
Troops OrHered to the scene of the Dis
turbaDce-C0nfIdence In Gen. Ord.
Especial to the Demoerat.I

Especial to the DemocratI
SAN ANTONIO. Tex Dec. 17.-Nothing further
from San Elisario. It Is thought the rangers
will hold out until help arrives The situation
here regarding the border troubles may be
summed up HIS one Of expectancy. The feeling
along the border is bitter, and any moment may
chronicle O serious affray.
-Four companies Of the Second United States
Artillery have arrived here. and additional
troops are on the way. The city wears quite a
martial aspect.
Gen. Ord will return here tomorrow. The
rumor of bis removal is received with regret.
He Is q vigorous officer. and has the entire con-
fidence of the people of Texas. NJ
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-18

MILWAUKEE. Dec IA company numbering
seyenty-ave gentlemen, of the Commercial Club
Of Boston, arrived here by special train to-dav.
having made the run from Chicago over the
Chicago, Milwaukee and st. Paul Railroad. in
five miles They returned to Chicago this
evening. after viewing the sights of the town.
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The Davis Investigating Committee.

New. York. Dec 1.-THE Posts Washington
special r ia says all the information called for by
ate has been furnished by the Treasury De-
partment Officers of that department say that
books will be met. and all apparent discrepan-
cies will be fully explained.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-18
The Riand silver Hill.

WASHINGTON, Dec. ia member of the Senate
Finance Committee states that the silver bill, rs
agreed upon by that committee will pass the
Senate by over two-thirds majority. He states
that there are many objections to the D and bill,
and that 1t will not receive majority vote.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-18
Rain and Farley i'm California.

SAN FRANCISCO Dec. 1.-THE beautiful rain
all over the, State brings great rejoicing. as it
insures good crops.
Farley was nominated for Senator to-day.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-18
WAR NOTES.
hEfKEAT OF THE TURKS EVACUA-
TiON OF KAENA AND sCHIPKA PASS.
The RUSSIANS Moving en Mnstchuk in
Great Force While tho seryians and
MnlgHrfAna Attack WIAdin

Ca1cAoo, Dec: fz.-The T-tb,ase's special this
morning is rs follows.
e Of the pSo mhs per rgtrogade
was evacuated December "a, and Ach met Eyober
Pasha has ret red from Sehipka Pass to Kasan-
lik, The Rassians are now moving on Rust
chuk in great force while the bulgarian and
servian armies will att sck Widdin The servi-
ans nave already had an engagement at Kas-
sova. the res ht of which is not yet known
The Powers Deeli"s to Mediate ENG land
Isolated.
The Turkish. circular note asking the
mediation of the other powers has been
favoraby received by Italy only Germany
and Austria have already replied that it does
posed negotiations, while England holds off to
-. At the British Cabinet meeting tomorrow the
mater VIII again be discussed. The Queens s
VISIT 10 the Isle Of Wight. which had been set for
TO- morrow, has been postponed until after the
n9lld9ays, in order that she may be near her
ministers while the negotiations are pro-
gressing.
Both Germany and Austria will decline to
meaiate, on the ground that Russia has the
right to q direct proposition from Turkey. if
the latter desires peace.
1t is the prevailing impression that Germany
wants to establish precedent against the con-
cefted actlon oil the great powers in such cases,
70 enable her to acquire the ports on the North
sea without outside interference, while Austria
expects to get Bosnia and herzegovina as her
England Is left alone, and her aristocracy
chafe under the so-called abdication of her
heretofore commanding position in European
politics. While her army, navy and aristoc-
racy would like to oppose. Russas plans. even
by war. il necessary. the bulk of the English
people decidedly object to interference until
their real Interests are endangeted; still, war
side.
Confirmation of OsmHns Death.
CHICAGO. Dee. 17.--The Tibuue's special cor
rea pondent teegraphs:
1 have news Of Osman Pasha's death to-day,
en- route to Bucharest, from two sources. Sui
eide by poison is one version, to avoid the ne
ctessity OF the ampntation of his leg. Hemor-
rhage OF the wound is given as the cause Of his
death by another cores pondent."
0sman's Death Denied.
LONDON, Dec. ia dispatch from Bucharest
authorltatively eontradcts the death of Osman
Pasha.
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Sweeney and woodward settle.

New YORK. Dec. 17.-To-day Chamberlain Tap
pan, received from Attorney General Fairchid a
check for S444 9s2 1s. being the amonnt received
from Peter B, Sweeney and e. A. Woodward in
settlement of the suits against them. The
amount received from Sweeney Is s4o6,56 20.
were S16542 nS.
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The Naval Appropria tlen bill.

WASHINGTON. Dec IA sub-commttee CON
sisting Of Messrs. Clymer. Bland and Hale of
the House Appropriation Committee this
morning considered the naval appropriation
bill 1t will probably be ready to report to the
House among the earliest of tho appropriation
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Patterson Out of Danger.

WASHINGTON, Dec. IT, - Senator Patterson s
condition is much improved this morning and
he is considered out of danger
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-18
,rking Hours In Christmas w.s.

sHINGToN, Dec. 17.-Secretary Sherman
ssued an order directing that office hours
mas and New. Year days shall be from
"a. to p. m. each day.
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Pestflent and Irrepressible sitting
Rull-His Probable Return.

aINGToN. Dec. 1.-THE Sioux. finding
lives harassed on all sides by jealous
AN tribes. are 1disheartened. If not al
Esisgusted. with Canada. and will 20 south
avel opens. either to give themselves up
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-18
American Securities.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1.-THE statement tele-
graphed from here about the dispatch from
seems to be unfounded as no such dispatch has
been received in quarters likely to be in-
formed on such q subject. The statement al-
luded to seems to be in the interest of the Anti
Silver party
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-18
The Gar ON His Way Home.


BUCHAREST Dec. 1.-THE Car arrived here
to-day His reception was enth usastic
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Annual Press Club Dinner.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-THE sixth annual dinner
of the New York Press Club was given to- night
and was largely attended by the members of the
club and the journalists of the city,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-18
Prize Fight Psstponea.

QUEBEC. Dec. 1.-THE prize fight between
Ambrose Corney and Joe Labassierre. who
were to have fought according to the new rules
of the London prize ring. for 500 u sids. aud an
outside bet of $5ooto-nlght, was postponed until
Tomorrow Great interest is manifested in the
affair. and large delegations of 81 orting men
from Ottawa Montreal Toronto and st. Johns
have arrived here. Corney Is the favorte at
300 to ST5
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CoNsTANTINopLE, Dec. ia Russian force
appeared at Tashesen. between Kamarlf and
Sofia, but was driven back.
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The Loss of the Huron.

,sHINaTotR Dec. 1.-THE naval board of
i Its laborS. was to-day dissolved hv order
eretary THOMPSON. Its decision will t
Iomulgated until it has been sent to Con-
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Coming south for His Health,

WASHINGTON, Dec. IT, Senator Blaine will
leave tomorrow for Florida where he will
spend the recess for the benefit of his health.
He will probably be accompanied by Mr.. Haze
Of the House.
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Vermont and New Hampshire are now the
only New England States that suffer the af-
Fiction Of annual sessions Of their Legis-
ktureS.
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Patterson Wen Again

ssH1NGToN. Dec. Ex-senator Patterson has
Tout to- morrow 0S''
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Russians Driven RacE

CoNsTANTINoPLE, Dec. 17.-Mahmoud Damad
Pasha has gone to inspect the Notifications of
the Balkans
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Union men and soldiers in Chattanooga,
Tenn, are contributing money TO repair the
damage recently done by unknown vaadals tas
the Confederate monument.
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C0lIision-One Man Killed and Two Badly
In

ST. ANNEs. De'aperode. Dec. ia collision
occurred between a ballast train and one loaded
with telegraph poles on the Quebec, Montreal
aud Ottawa railroad this evening. Ono man
was killed and two others badly injured.
Arrival of a Lord,
OTTAWA. Ont, Dec. 17.-Lord Claudeboye
eldest son Of Lord Dufferin. accompanied by
Major aud Mrs. Hampton, arrived here Satur-
day from Ireland.
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Investing ErZerOum.

CoNsTANTINoPLE, Dec. 18. - Warlike demon
strations continue in Athens,
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CANA DA.
A strike Among the Kauucks.

MONTREAL, Dec 17.-About one thousand la
borers in different ections Of the Loehine canal
striking. and an urgent application for protec-
tion has been made to the Mayor and Minister
of Marine at Ottawa. Large crowds of strikers
are prowling about and 1t is feared they will
reanrt Ii uinlenna
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ERzERoUM, Dec. 1.-Two Russian divisions
are moving TO cut the Turkish communications
with Treblzonde and attack Erzeroum from the
north.
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Cretnn AutDnOm v.
Greece Desires to Fight.

CoNsTAET1NoPLE, Dec. 1s.-The Porte has
granted autonomy to Crete.
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In a speech at Roekda1e, England, John
Bright said that one-third of the whole land
of the United Kingdom, being no less than
%, 200, 900 OF acres, belongs to 935 men.
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snow I'm the Balkans.

CoNsTANTINoPLE. Dec. FIT is showing heav-
lily in the Balkans. and 1t is believed th at the
passes will be rendered impracticable
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II costs thirty six aud a half cents per mite
run a locomotive.
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An Assignment,

MONTREAL. Dec. 17.-Messrs Donovan Il Mo
ran, the largest leather merchants and tanners
here. have made an assignment. Liabilities
about $500. 900,
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Am early Attnck upon Erzeronm.

CoNsTANTINoPIE. Dec. 18.-An early attack
upon hrzeroum is imminent.
LONDON. Dec. 1s-Dispatches from B erlin and
Vienna state that both Germany and Austria
have definitely declined to participa te in me-
diatiOn.
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The ROumantans VIII Not Cross the Bal-
kans.
LONDON, Dec. 1s.-The Roumanan troops de-
cline to cross the Balkans.
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Confirma tion of Osmmn's Death.

LONDON, Dec. ia dispatch from Bucharest
authorltatively eontradcts the death of Osman
II, .,l,t
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AUSTRO-HUNGARY.
Proceedings Against ths TurcOphire
Rioters.

PEsTH, Dec I'm Tissea, Minister of the
Interior, has declared that Hungary will not
of the government. and severe procee1ipgs
against yesterdays rioters have been taken.