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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-20
M. DE Lesseps ana the DarIen Canal.
IPall Mall Gazafta nacemhar IL

At recent meeting of the Paris Academy
OF Sciences paper YVES read by M. de Ees-
seps, In which some further particulars are
given OF the proposed carsal across the 18th
mus OF Darien to connect the Atlantic with
the Pacific Ocean. The line advocated by M.
de Lesseps, starting from the Pacific coast.
ascends in the first place the river Tuyra as
far as the Island Of Piriaque' or AlIigators.
From this point q straight cutting 16, 200
metres long, connects the Tuyra with the
Chucunaque, near the point where the Tupisa
flows into the latter river The line then
asoends the Chucunaque for Ii, ,4Oe metres;
then, turning to the northeast II con-
tinues u up the valley of the Tiati, TO-
the point where for reasons OF economy. iu
would be preferable to make tunnel rather
than continue deep cutting This tunnel
passes to the south of the Peak OF Gandi under
the rer1arkable ridge from which on one side
an arm OF the Tuquesa, the Tupisa and the
llat1 How towards the Pacific, and on the
other the Tolo and the Acanti TO the Atlantic
On emerging the canal continues through an
open cutting about ten kilometres long, down
the valleys of the Acanti and 1ofe, to the deem
waters OF Port Gandi. The probable length
OF the tunnel Is estimated at between thirteen
and fourteen kilometres, and the cost of maxi
Ing the whole canal at 600O00,O0e francs
Since the reading OF the paper surveying
party, under the command OF Lieut. Wyse OF
the French navy, the officer who commanded
the expedition which made the preliminary
survey last year, has sailed from st. Nazaire
70 complete the work then begun.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-20
Proposed War with Mexico in 1879,
In. Y. Herald.l

WASHINGTON Dec. 14.-The subcommittee
OF the House Military Affairs Committee con-
tinued their researches among the archives of
the State Department to-day, and discovered,
among other things, that In 1875 the United
States had very narrow escape from war
with Mexico The committee believe the eyi-
dence to show hat it was the deliberate pur-
pose Of the administration of President Grant,
itate troops upon the border. The gunboat
Rio Bravo, the troops under Col Potter and
the volunteer forces under Texan command
ers were to begin the work. The latter force
was to cross the Rio Grande and burn certain
property that was believed to be headquarters
for Cortina's forces. The gunboat and United
States infantry were to protect the Texan in
vaders. The consul at Matamoros was duly
informed Of the plan, and as Secretary Fish
was not party to this plan he at once inter-
p0sed his Offices, and the commander OF the
Rio Bravo was instructed not to carry out
the details of the plan.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-20
Two Rannhllns

Two RepubliesJ
A paper published in Tabaseo SAYS rsva-
luton Is feared in that State.
The people OF Jilotepee have driven the tax
collector out Of their town
The volcano OF CeboruCo, near Colima. ltasx
recently had several eruptions.
The Project OF Lower California teIerrapfu
that order has been restored In that territory.
revolutiOnist called Domingullo ID giving
considerable trouble near Chieontepec. In tho
State Of Vera Cruz
Two gentlemen called Barrera. residents, uss
Urigui Sonora, have subscribed $1,000 tOyarfk
the payment OF the American debt
The President has positively forbidden tf,ey
Federal officers to force men into the army
against their will.
Col Gomez defeated and dispersed tbs
forces commanded by the revoutfonist ANA
dor on the Goth ult., near San Fernando. Ta-@
maulpas
The law authorizing the Executive to invest.
100000 In the construction Of breeeh load
ing, arms manufactory, has finally passed
both houses of Congress.
Gov. Carnarena, OF Jalseo, Is organizing n
company for the construction Of d railway
from the Pacific to the Guanajuato line, PASS
ing. through the principal towns and cities Of
JaliSgo.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-20
New York Legislation wire werh,ux.

ALBANY. Dec 1e.-Sotne movements relative
20 Legislative organization are already develop
ing, more particularly as regards the contest for
the Senate. clerkship. which will be the only
struggle of Importance
Mr.. Hustled, while confidently expecting forty
votes for the, Speahershp OF the Assembly as
promised to him, is by no means easy In his
mind. n, Mr.: Hamilton Fish, Jr., will be pressed
by seaton's friends. He will hold easily the
balance OF power az between Hustled and Alvol d
lie, himself, will not advance any claims for the
speakership. not personally desiring it but his
friends VIII WELD his st1 ength to eoeres Mr..
old place at the head OF the committee on cities
Mr.; Fish will certainly support Hustled, and
Mr ;Alvord is practically out Of the question
but his old wounds smart terribly He goes to
new ierk Tomorrow to meet several gentle
h!essrs. Fish and Hustled have been here to-
gether with large number of other Legislators.
looking over matters.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-20
ICineinnati Enquirer !


New YORK, Dec. 16-The expedition for ths
recovery OF the lost treasure OF the San Pc
dro Alcantara, the Times says Is to saiI
some time during the coming week. Ths,
vessel purchased for the uses of the expedition
is the schooner Peter Mitchell; she ID ef ab01f.
100 tons. The Canadian government had her
constructed for the purpose Of chasing fntrss-
sive Yankee fishing smaeks away from the
Dominion waters, and 1t is said that sfIe waa.
able to overhaul any thing that fioated and
went by wind" She was afterward sold IN
parties who put her into the West Indies frriis
trade. 7''''sS~ = 1aS
The wreck Of the San Pedro Alcaptara lfae
In land-locked position, whore there are,
never storms Or rough waves to interfere with.
the work. From this point to Laguayra IL ID
expected the Peter Mitchell will with favor
aple winds, sail In ten or twelve days. There
enc officers appointed by the Venezuelan
government to observe the dredging opera-
tlons and take the royalty Of five per cent ON
the treasure discovered will be taken up. The
present administration Of Venezuela has
encouraged Capt. Foilingsbees enterprise.
giving him an exclusive right to work for the
recovery of the lost $6, ,O0O, 600 Of the San Pedro
Alcantara, during term Of six years, In con-
sideration of the royalty stated. The expedi-
ton is expected to be at work rakine up tla
long lost Spanish dollars within fifteen or
twenty days from this day
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-20
The Vanderbilt win rontcst

New Yong, Dec, 19,-At. the opening of the
Surrogate Court o-day. Judge Black. counsel
Vanderbilt, that he had not been gambling or
doing anything. about the time the will s
made which could excite his fathers displeas-
:. Mr.; Lord offered and proved that Cornelius J.
exanderbilts eu, & good behavior was known to. his
and that this being known to VIM. II. be Set con /.
spired to ininre Cornelius with his father, and
"; Wlth J., that object got person Of dssipatea hab
looms. gambling hels7 and other places, so that
2 detective, who followed him could, report
to- to VIM. mi, FL that his brother had fallen
BY VIM 'set H. t. dsch his fatbsr reBRerts wBRereaf
he was much grieved and Disappointed. and that
Vanderbilt closely regarded his counsel while
making this offer, which took him by surprise,
Judge G9mstoek said what was offered to be
proved did not amount to undue influences any
more than procuring money on forged check.
Mr.. Lord turning around and fixing his eyes
on VIM; II. Vanderbilt, who immedAt sly looked
hon9r had to consider whether the testator
would not have made different will but for the
undue influence brought te bear upon him.
After further argument the surrogate decided
to admit testimony relating to conspiracy and
Cornelius J. Vanderbilt was recalled and testi-
fled that he had not, at the time named In his
houses, He had endeavored to persuade VIM.
II. vandeib blt to give him a place on the rail
road, e i,,Ir or to influence , his father to DO SO.
saying he should only be damned up and down
for his pains Witness said that on returning
from the funeral he had conversation with his
liam expressed surprise at the contents Of the
will and said he knew nothing about It, whereas
he did know Of the contents before the will was
thought Il was admissible. Witness was a,'t the, en-
cross. 81 examined, after which the court ad-
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-20
MARINE NEWS.

New York, Dec. 1e.--Sailei Algeria for Liv
erp.ool. Arrived: Frisia, from Hamburg; Wy
omfng. from Liverpool: Egypt, from Live
pool; Italy from London: charleston, from
charleston; Andes. from Aspinwal Lone Star
from New Orleans: Knckerbocker. from New
Orleans.
BosToN, Dec ls.~Arrived Marathon, from
BALTIMORE. Dec. 1s.-Arrived: Hibernisn
from Liverpool Sailed; American. for Liver
pool.
:, ANTWERP Dec 1g.-Saied. August Andre for
New York. ''-
:, LIVERPOOL, Dec. 1s.-Arrived Siberia. from
Boston, Sailed: England. for New York.
,,QUBENsTowN Dec. 1o--Arrived: Ohio, from
phlladelphia. Sailed: City OF New York, for
New York. ''
:, BR1sTot Dec 10. Sailed: Somerset. for New
York. 0''
LONDON, Dec, te.-Saied: Anglia. for New
York. 0"
SOUTHAMPTON. Dec. fg-Arriyed Hermann.
from New York for BremSn.
AsPINwALL. Dec. 19.-Sailed, Coulon, for New
York No'
:, PANAMA, Dec. 19.-Arrived: Grenada. from
San Francisco. A
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-20

The oratorio Of 'Elijah." to be given sstur-
day night at the Opera House. by the philhar-
monic Society. with the assistance OF the Fryer
Grand Opera Company soloists. orchestra and
chorus, is naturally attracting much attention
In musical circles 1t Ia. moreover, of especial
interest to the large class OF persons who ap-
preciate good music. but from religious educa-
ton or convictions do not patronize the opera
This last class OF our readers are already in
anticipation enjoying the performance Of Men,
delssohn's magnificent religious music. by SOLO
lists. orchestra and chorus fully competent to
it's worthy rendition.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-20
Trial of Mara zine Gums.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1q.-Under the provisions
OF the army appropriation bill the following
9oard has been app inted, to assemble at the
April 1878. 10 consider and recommend a ma
game gun. should one be found suitable for
mmllifarY Military service, Lieut.. Col. y. G. Benton
ordnance Department. and First Lieut.. ]. Il.
Greene. recorder,
L.. Az persons Interested in magazine guns are
invited to submit samples and appear in n r.
son, under such rules as may be adopted BY the
board. The arms that are submitted must re
ridge. Any information required by those in
terested may be obtained of Col. Benton, Ma
uonal Armory. Springfield. Mass.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-20
The origin of the Eel pasg difficulties
The Meb Composed of American
Gyisiznns

-WAsHINeToN, Dec. ia gentleman living In
New Mexico, who Is now. in this. city, who is
thoroughly acquainted with the salt pits In San
Elizario. over which the recent disturbances
have occurred, says they are vast deposits of
crude salt, probably left by the drying out OF
what was once salt lake. They have long been
known, and for many years the people in that
vicinity haye been in the habit of going to them
unmolested for their supply Of salt. When the
territory In which these salt pits are located was
acquired q from Mexico, the United States re-
zens, and guaranteed to them oil their rights as
eneh.
It. is those people, Mexieans by birth, but
made Americans under the treaty, that are
causing the trouble and not Mexicans fir IN the
other side of the boundary. They believe the
claim Of the pretended owner of the salt pits is
fraudulent and that 800 years free access to the
pits have given them right to continued use
and that the pits have become public property,
which even the State government has not the
right t. convey to private individuals. and to be
compelled to pay two dollars bushel for what
has heretofore been looked upon as their own,
has go influenced them, that failing to obtai
redress, they have on this, as on other occa-
sions, sought to indicate what they thought to
be their rights in the matter.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-20
PARTICULARS y OF TIE RANGERS
SURRENDER AND THE ENSUING
TRAGEDY.
Nntense Feeling at Austin Over the Was.
sacrc Of Howard. Atkinson and
Mcbride

GALVESTON, Dec. ia special to tho c,,,os
ton Netrs from Austin gives the folIowin q ne
suculars OF the Ringers surrender and The
Tragedy that Immediately ensued: -" ."'
The United States troops did not reach s.r
EIi1afio. where the State troops were besiaged
ny sne Mexicans, IN time to prevent a bloody
saa CaEstrophe. The Rangers surrendered TO The
III mpp as p m, Monday. after having exhausted
Ti tnelr ammunition. 1t is feared that the
shnt nhangers II the hands Of the Mexicans will he
frion. AtSnson s and McBri ie were otizens and
tnan m these have been 10 the service. AeA''hS
IL Ihere ~ i intense feeling here over the mnssa.
were shot by. the Mexicans as ~ mupf,ae. unn.n., wh9
many warm friends in this city. He was aaa 81
slrg,nian descent, and reared In Gonzales from n,
youth 70 manhood. He was reputed Tho enaat
rine and pistol shot in Texas, and was rnn anes.
ageous gentleman "hu eour-
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-20
Munihcent Public Reauests.

:. BosToN. Dec. 1e.-The will of the late Anne T..
L. Sever, which was presented for probate this
quests. To Harvard College the sum of $40. 900.
OF which 800 to be expended in the erection
OF building to be devoted to the library and
100000 unrestricted to the Boston Children i
Hospital; 10000 each to the Boston Port and
Seamen's Aid Society. Children's Mission Provi-
dent A sociation, House of the Good Samaritan.
New England Historical and Genealogical 80
cciety. General Theological Library and Young
Mems Christian Union: $4,000 each to the Train
ing schools for Nurses in Boston and Connect
cut. and the Retreat for the Insane. The total
amount Of these benefaetions is SIa5 600.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-20

The London Lancet says that Incidents con-
hrmihg the belief that diseases are spread by
iaundrles are constantly reported as occur
ing worn by diseased persons or persons who
nave died of Infectious disease are washed
together with other clothes The germs thus
sown soon propagate, until an epidemic ia
created, as has been several times the case.
respect. The clothing should either be burned
or thoroughly disinfected and washed apart.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-20
New York, and Cameron. of PENNSYLVANIA. left
for their respective homes this morning.
Officers to be Heard by the Committee ON
Bordler TrNn hleA Next Month.

WARRINGTON, Dec 1g-The Seeretary of War
seys that he has not yet issued orders for Col.
Shafter, Capts. Young and Turner and Lieut..
Bulls to come to Washington aud testify before
the committee investigating the affairs of the
Texes frontier
The committee will not be ready to hear these
officers till after the 7th of January and the
Secretary expects to have them here by that
time, Capt; Turner is now being tried by court
tie trial Is Ger r. Ha has IF is eanes nsrs ,eave a na1
charges against Shafter, Young and Bulls in
relation to their raid into Mexico, and the com
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-20

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1e-The board appointed
ny secretary Schurz some months ago to in
vestgate the alleged frauds in the Indian Bu-
when they, will finish the inquiry. The investi-
gatlon gate SO far has not been as productive of re-
suits as me Secretary expected. principa ly be-
cause tne chief witnesses summoned fatty
rsfused to testify. and treated the board with
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-20
Movements If Troops

Z GALvEsToN. Dec IA special to the Ne,,s
rom M Austin says that Lieut. Hall with a com
pany OF hangers is at Cubro protecting the
nv HoarS Ia shat Is trying, Taylor and others of
nrs,,. nsTs A vendetta, and that Major jones will
with his whole force for the scene of the sausho.
49, lsr oI american citizens by Mexican despera-
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-20

Grant Visits Naples.

LoNDc4, Dec 1g-The United st atns steamar
Vandalia has arrived at Naples with Gan. Grant
ana ana party on board The distinguished visitors
VIII remain there some days. The protect of
NAPLES and Gems Saeechi and Pallavieia n md
their STATS were on the American man-of war
yes 9. day to ray their respects to the Presi-
uent', saiutes wera exchanged between the
vessel and the FORTH atiops
Gen, Grant visited Mount Vesttvtns and re-
turned TO Naples nj Midnight The prefeet &C
companies him to Pompeii to- morrow.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-20

Eight Of the twenty-five principal English
races OF the past season have been won by
first favorites, and the only winner OF an Inn
portaHt race which started at really long
odds, was Jongleur, the famous French
horse, against whom 81 to / was bettsd. JlrsE
before the Cambridgeshire For the Derby
there were four other animals who started at
shorter odds than Silvi0, who won.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-20
SENATOR PATTERsON-Hls PRosECU
TION To RE VIGOROUSLY
PUSHED.
Failure Of Senator Buffers Efforts to
Have all Further PROCEEDINGS
stopped,

. New YORK: Dec. 1s.-A special from Washing
ton says, Information was received here to- day
r. m Columbia. s. G., to the effect that Senator
nj. u Butler's efforts to have all further erirni-
nal proceedings against Patterson stopped have
failed, owing to the opposition of Gov. Hamp-
ton.
fhe pftsetHtioh viii BE ttfshsa ~ieeresslT
and Gov. HAM pton's friends are Determined II
they cannot have Patterson brought into the
state for trial to force him out of the Senate by
exposing his alleged corrupt transactions
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-20
W0man's Rixhts.

.Woman's rights story from Missouri: Mrs,
Elvira Griswold, of Adair county, was ar
rested by Federal officers for selling liauor
without o license. She claimed release on the
ground that by presumption OF law she was
cion, and obtained it, though 1t was shown
that her husband was old, decrepit and bed
ridden
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-20
Mere MnnfSssn

New YORK, Dec. 1e-John Riley, the alleged
murderer of Officer O'Brisn, was placed In The
Toombs yesterday
Cornelius Vanderbilt testified yesterdav in
the will contest. "
New YoHK, Dec. ie.-The trial of Louisa Wet
gel. for the murder OF her lover. Valentine List
to the jury.
The trial of DR.. Lambert. president of the
American Popular Life Insurance Company
the Jury
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-20
DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE.
ANOTHER VETERAN GONE.
Death of Chancellor Charles Clarke. of
Mississippi.
Especial to the Demoorat.l

VrCHsBUR3. Dec. ta.-Charles Clarke, Chanoel-
lor and Ex-Governor Of Mississippi, commander
of regiment of Mississippi volunteers In the
Mexican war and Brigadier General of the
Confederate army, died at his late residence In
Bolivar county. yesterday morning. In the sixty
seventh year of his age. The State mourns, In
his death, one Of Its noblest citizens.
WIN. Fl. McCARDLE.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-20

ALBANY Dec. 19,-Yesterday afternoon Gov.
robertson finally decided not TO Interfere In the
xandyke case, and he will. therefore be hanged
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-20
The Coal Combination .

NEW YORK. Dec. -19.-There is not much talk
among coal men OF the combination made yes
terday. The general opinion Is that 1t will hold
ior few days, until one gets little better of
the other. when 1t will fall through. 1t is known
that several large dealers in this city have pur-
holds they will realize handsome profit
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-20
The Judgeship of the Court Of Claims
Packard.

NEW YORK. Dec. 19.-The POST sWashington spe-
cal says There are number of applicants Tor
the 1udgeship Of the Court of Claims which will
be made vacant by the retiring of Judge Brett
Southern man.
The. friends of Mr.. Packard say that he has at
ms disposal foreign mission, but is not in
cilned to accept 1t, preferring the collector5hip
at New Orleans If the President will give that
o1ilce to him, but up to this time the President
has not been disposed to CRAFTY him
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-20
GER N ANY.
The Attitude Of he s.evernment.

LonpoH. Dec. 19.-The daily Teiewspi's Ber-
m dispatch says: The impression prevalent in
alplomatle and bureau circles here Is that the
German ie f}aai rous of ter ~, :, a.
the war, but that ii will adbef fully and freely
TO whatsoever conditions Russia may resolve to
eSaet and that II has resolved neither itself TO
70 permit any other power TO hinder the egtine-
uen OF Turkey as a European power
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-20

charges against Police Com missoners Erhardt
wheeler and Nicholas yesterday. DR.. Crosby
urged the, enforcement of the present excl &
law. and charges the Recorder and District A. .
torney with failing In their duty. The Excise
Commissioners Issue only beer licenses
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-20
theatrical Opening Parees Aga in.

=, NEW YORK, Dec. 1a-The Fifth Avenue
Theatre has revived the old custom OF giving a
farce before the regular performance. aud it
seems to be meeting with great favor. both by
those who want q full evenings entertainment
an d those who do not care to visit the theatre
until u late hour. and still be in time for the
play IL is said that the other theatres will fol-
low the the example of the Fifth Avenue
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-20
CAPITAL NOTES.
CONFIRMATION OF THE CAPrunE or
THE RANGERS BY THE mon.
1ne Iroueies Thought TO be Over-Th,
oo, satisfied with Av.nxinx Cor
dis Death nl.u.r..

WASHINGTON. Dec. la-Secretary Sherman
tsss nss.a night & receiyed dispatch from III Paso
captured the Texan Rangers. and bod ,ioe pii na,
Gnaries Howard. two rangers and two citizn eu nns
tnat the United States troops hal arTiVed in
persed. .oo naa dis
lt is the opinion in government circles bara
shat the trouble is over the moh ha;nne mere
Tlsn ayen ging the death of their former Ieaderu
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-20
Sick Leave Regulations.

:, ", WASHINGTON. Dec 19.-General order No. H.
stsio. stsa is usd from the War Department makes
army officers away from their posts on sick
leave. obtaining an extension OF leave.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-20
@URMENDER OF THE RANGERS TO
THE MEXICAN MON.
subsequent Murder by the Mextcaus nj
Howard, Atkinson and Mcbride.

VAIvEsToN, Dec. ia dispatch has been re-
Paso county, stating hat the State troons aurn r
!gs,,ndered !g,, TO the Mexican mob Monday afternoon.
@ Inear ANN ammunition was exhausted, and they
render Howard Atkinson and MnRr;da 7 ,so.a sa.
shot to death by the Mexiean1. "oie