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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-06

More trouble with the police! more knocking
down. more of what would be called Brutal AS
saults, If they were committed by common people
without stars twinkling upon their manly coat
bosomsi Those who think that policemen are
already too muscular and sometimes dangerously
athletic will read with alarm that petition ~ tho
Commissioners asks permission to organize Police
Athletic Club. The principal advantage. we think,
which would result from this square-hitting organ
ization would DO that its members might eXpend
their superauous energy upon each other; and be-
sides, if during the manly sports they should happen
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-06

The text of the protocol and the accompany
ing declarations show that the transaction was
of the gravest importance. Already it has
rendered the Turks indignant. and aroused the
warlike spirit which they manifested when they
tumutuously rejected the Conference scheme.
The protocol being concluded public attention
is naturally given to the question of disarma-
ment. without which it will have no practical
value. Indications increase that Russia and
Turkey will fail to agree on any basis which
would allow them to disband their vast armies.
The Senate seems determined to leave the
Governor without any excuse Tor refusing TO
name a Superintendent of Public Works. The
mile which regulates the interval between the
receipt of a nomination and action upon it has
been suspended, in order that nomination
may be confirmed without any delay, and three
important nominations submitted by Gov.
Robinson yesterday, two of them OF Democrats
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-20
washington society.
Washington Letter to Boston Journal1

washington Letter to Boston Journal1
One of the evils attendant upon the stgilded
era" Of the Grant administration was the UNI
versal desire of every one here to be in 80
ciety." The maiden from New Hampshire
who counted currency In the Treasury De-
partment for $500 year; the young student
from Wisconsin who received $1,000 per an
mum for his services as copyist in the Cen
eral Land Office; and the energetic CORE
spondent of "the Cranberry Centre Gazette'-
each and all thought that they should dine at
the. foreign legations, sup with secretaries,
and mingle In the mazes OF the German
with the families of the Senators. The va
rieties of income or of education made no di'-
ference in their minds and to admit either
would be to acknowledge q social inferiori-
ty that would have been insuppOrtable.
But while some Of them by their persistency
wriggled into society, the stern reality re-
mains that incomes did not increase because
their owners Silly diminished them in what
they called maintaining their social position.
Now that "Vanity Fair" no longer exists, and
the shoddy magnates no longer furnish food
for fashionable crowds regardless as to who
compose that crowd, the strugglers for social
position have returned into modest quietude,
and no longer aspire to be ranked among
those in society The energetic CORE
spondent fires parting shot at Sanford who
never invited him to dinner, and the bright
eyed damsel spent her summer savings in
buying walking suit like that. Of Madame
Mantilla de los Rios. But, as a general thing,
society" has lost it's glamour, and people in
moderate positions are content to enjoy them
selves in a rational way.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-20
CITY ECHOES:

James Armstrong was lodged in the Eighth
Station, charged with larceny.
Harry Burns, charged with petty larceny, was
sent before the First District Court under bonds
of $3.50.
James Garcia and Manuel Perez, for trespass,
were sent before the First District Court under
$3.50 bonds.
The Grand Jurors in the United States Circuit
Court was handed each the amount OF green
backs due them on yesterday.
Pauline Smith, who was burnt Tuesday morn
ing by the explosion Of a coal oil lamp, died
Wednesday morning from the effects OF her in
juries.
At $50 o'clock Tuesday evening q man named
quor, fell into the river. but was rescued from
drowning by some citizens.
The Gsrcons Restaurateurs, those arbiters of
the destinies of gourmets and bachelors. give
grand ball at Grunewall Hall on Saturday. We
hear that invitations have been rendered our
State and city officials, and that grand surprise
awaits the expected guests.
The Euterpean Society, under the direction of
Professor =. shaffter, Jr., will give series OF
musical performances on the 2lst inst, at druue-
wsld Hail. to be followed by dancing. Thus will
music and dancing, Euterpe and Terpsiohore,
happily join hands and be merry together.
The lady patronesses of the complimentary
benefit offered to Mrs. Evans will meet on Friday
on Parlor Of the st. Charles Hotel. The two
iperas, az we have already said, which are to be
performed on the evening Of the 29th at the Ma
tional Theatre, are from the musical pen OF Mrs.
Evans herself, and in her old-time hospitable
manner have delighted select audiences which
she freely and smiably entertained. We hope
that these memories will not be forgotten when
the time comes to help talented and gifted lady
in distress.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-20
GEN. BOREL AND NJ. BARBOUR.
The Eel gasO Difficulty.
TChicaQO TimeS.1

lCn1ChRO lHleS.J
MEsILLA, New Mexico, Dec. 15.-The Neacs
published the following to-day, dated Ell Paso,
Texas, Dec. Is: Howard, who killed Cards.
serving papers upon the parties taking salt
from the salt lakes. Arriving in San Elizario,
he sought the protection Of the Texas rangers
The town was in possession Of a mob Of Mex
leans from both sides of the Rio Grande
Capt; Blair's United States troops were r re- E.
rangers are corraled. No communication Is
allowed with them. Occasional shots were
fired on Thursday between the mob and the
rangers on the street. On Friday there was
fighting all day. Five rangers were killed
Price, Cooper, Kent, Eldridge and Ellis. Ser
geant Mortimer is supposed to have been
Killed. The mob threatens to wash out the
rangers quarters The United. States, mail
was not interrupted. 4 train of sixteen
wagons for s. Schultz & Bro, from San An
tonic, passed without interference, showing
an evident intention not to modest United
States or private property. The mob demand
Howard, and say that Is all they want. A
priest came to Mesilla to-day for safety.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-20
The south Carolina Democratic Platform.

charleston News and Courier1
The following preamble and resolutions, in
Whereas since the last assembling of the
General Assembly of this State in regular ses-
sion, there has occurred a political revolution
unprecedented in extent and In its influence
upon the moral, mai erial and financial interests
Of the people; and the government ut OF the State,
to the hands of the. representatives of those
having the highest interest in it's honor and
Of tRe
government, thai we should declare the prin-
ciples by which we will be guided, and the aims
and objects to which our efforts will be directed
Resolued Jv the Senate. the House of Represen;
tatiues conoanring. That the peace. quiet and
throughout our State, the confidence OF all
classes Of citizens that their rights of person
and property are secure under the admins;
the t eva vast reduction which has already been
made in the expenditures of the government.
the see q on s
our efforts we're for the attain ment of an honest
administration of public affairs. and against
violence and corruption.
2. That the accumulated proofs and convic-
tions Of guilt by the courts Of justice of promi,
nent State officials, and the confessions of
latur+s, afford a partial insight into the sys-
tematic abuse Of the powers OF goyernme 1T by
the .so-called Republican party OF this State
during the past ten years, which mas scarcely
been eaualed in the history of civilized COM
munities.
5. That it is our duty and determination to
tained in the platform Of principles Of the
Democratic party of this State during the re-
are: TO reduce public expenditure and conse-
quent taxation to the loves, possible point con;
sistent with the public welfare; to foster and
schools to make provision for promptly meet
ing all the outstanding liabilities Of the State
hat are found to be- legal and valid Obligations
and to afford full and ample pro tecion to all
classes Of citizens in the enjoyment of all the
rights and privileges guaranteed to them by the
constitution Of the United States and of this
TOT
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-20
Climate Chansed by Cultivation.

There is a general belief throughout our
Western country that marked changes in eli
mate are consequent upon the settlement of
region, and that, in fact, those changes be-
come perceptible within a few years whenever
a railroad is laid through anew country. Mr..
Landsborough, an explorer Of note, adds to
the evidence in favor of this notion by his OBJ
servations in Australia. Keeping sheep Is no
longer so profitable there as it used to
be, but, on the other hand, large tracts of
land that were worthless before have
latterly become fit for agriculture. There Is
a decided increase of forests and of moisture
in parts of Australia, giving hope that eventu-
ally the whole interior desert may be re-
claimed. The direct effect of sheep-raising
has been to keep down the tall grass which
formerly afforded material for destructive
fires. The trees young, and old, had been
periodically burnt by these fires, until the
had been rendered arid and it's soil sterilo
Ii the facts in Australia can be established
they will afford the most remarkable instance
yet recorded of climate being modified by the
labors and surroundings of civilized man.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-20
CAPITOL GOSSIP.
The Election In CaddO to be Held-N0 Reg
fstrati0n Yet I'm Assumption.

The Election In Caddo to be Held-NO Reg
istrati0n Yet I'm Assumption.
Owing to the absence of the Governor the
State Board of Engineers did not, ON Wednesday
morning, award the contract for the levees adver-
tised, but will do SO. doubtless. to-day. the re-
ception Of the bids having been closed on yester-
day.
The Secretary Estate has information that the
special election ordered for the parish OF Oaddo
win be held, but in Assumption it is not positive
The date fixed for the election in the latter par
sh is the 9th prox, and up to the date OF the In
formation received, registration had not been
commenced.
Erecntlve Office met last evening. and Senator
Iroyer and Representative Kennedy being the
nniv members present, an adjournment was had
nntiI one week from to-day.
THE committee TO examine into the conduct OF
.fhe educational department met also. but in exc
eutive session, and soon thereafter adjourned.
The work Of arranging the hall OF the House
ne Representatives has been commenced under
IA supervision OF Sergeant.at-Arms Flood, and
81, vesterday portion Of the mating was laid
snd the walls decorated with several hfe-s'ze
The Secretary Of State has removed TO his new
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-20
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
Executive Department.
To THOMAS FL. HANDY, Esq.

STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Executive Department. !
To THOMAS Fl. HANDY, Esq.
Civil Sheriff of the Parish OF Orleans:
Whereas a vacancy exists In the General As
sembly of this State by the resignation OF the
Hon. JAMES B. EUSTIS, Senator from tho
Fourth Senatorial District Of this State. COM
posed of the Tenth and Eleventh Wards OF the
city of New Orleans.
Now, therefore, /. FRANCIS 7. NICHOLS,
Governor of the State of Louisiana, have
thought proper to issue this writ of election, d.
rectng you, the said civil sheriff, TO cause an
election to be held on day to be naEned by you.
in order to fill the vacancy existing in the said
Senatorial District. said election to be con-
Quoted and the returns thereof to be made in
conformity with existing laws.
In testimony whereof have hereunto affixed
my signature and caused the seal OF the State
to be hereto attached at the city Of New Orleans
this twelfth day of December, In the year OF our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and seven
ty-seven and OF the one hundred and second
year OF the independence of the United States.
Of America FRANCIS L. NlCHOLLs.
By the Governor:
WILL. A. STRONG,
Secretary of State. de13 1awtf
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-20
ADJUSTMENTS.
THE OPERA.

The attendance st the Opera House last night
again indicated that the Italian opera season in
auguratsd by the Fryer.Pappenheim company at
the Opera House will be brilliant and success
ful one. "Rigoletto," one of yerdi's best compo-
sitions, and which contains possibly his greatest
musical effort, the quatuor Of the fourth act was
presented with Miss Human rs Gilda, Adelaide
Phillips as Magdalen Mr.. Harry Stansfeld rs
the Duke, Mr.. Tagliapietra as Rigoletto, and Mr..
Weigand rs Sparafncile. The honors OF the
evening certainly belong to Miss Human and
Mr.. Taglspietra The former who, although she
was attempting the difficult part OF Gilda for the
first time, charmed her auditors with her correct
singing and the power, purity and freshness OF
the guatuor. Mr.. Tagliapietra was throughout
the artist we recognized him to be the first time
he sang before New Orleans audience. Our bari
tone, without being possessed OF a very voiumi-
ness OF tone and a method which is
known throughout the musical world as
the good Italian method MIR. Tagliapietra
had last night an excellent opportunity,
for himself the title Of virtuoso. Miss Phillips
and Mr.. Wiegand's parts are limited ones, but
each assisted materially III the completeness OF
the performance. The Duke, as We have said,
was impersonated by Mr.. Harry s ansied, who
has for some time past been aspiring to promi-
nent position on the l. rical stage. We fear that
this gentleman lacks the essential element OF q
first tenor, that is, voice.. As paror singer he
has frequently been praised, and without being
consummate artist, has claims to some knowledge
OF singing. There is taste and elegance in his
method, but nature has not endowed him with q
sufficient volume of tones to authorize US TO COM
pliment him for bis undertaking last night
Tonight "Ls Favorita" will be sung, with Miss
Phillipps as Leonora, Mr.. Adams as Fernando,
Mr.. TaRliapietra as the King, and our talented
friend, Van Huff IN, as Balthazar. Mile. Minzelli
will enliven the performance by introducing
pas seM. Through some uuaocountable fatality
we have failed to do that justice to this lady
which she deserves. We have actually omitted her
name on one or two occasions when we should have
complimented her. We beg her humble pasdon
for our remissness. Mile. Mipzelli has not only
proved herself to be an accomplished danseuse
bat as Fenella in "Massanello" evidenced that she
possessed acting qualiu Of an excellent order.
We shall have the pleasure Of appsudiDg her,
not tonight only, but Friday also, for Faust,
at the general request, has been substituted for
"rraviata" on that evening. For the matinee on
Saturday Donizetti's charming opera OF "Lucia"
has been selected. Miss Human will sing the
role Of Lucie, and this signifes another crowded
house.
THE HEYw0oD BROTHERS.
This combination of minstrels closed last
evening at the st. Charles. Manager Strong has
still strong hopes Of securing good company
for the holidays.
At the Academy Gle Petit Corsair" still holds
the boards, and will be followed on Sunday next
by "Humpty Dumpty."
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-20
WEATHER AND RIVERS.

Yesterdays observations, as reported for The
DEMOCRAT by Figerio. the Charres street
''Probs.," shows the mercury to have ranged
from 55 to 81 degrees above zero between 8 Ss.m.
and 6p. M, and on the night previous the lowest
point was 63.
The Signal Service kilograms show lower
temperature at some Of the Northern points, but
in no case was it more than degrees, as will be
observed by the appended telegraphic summary
Cairo 60, Cincinnati 67. Davenport 60, Dubuque
SO. Galveston 62, Indianola 65, Keokuk 60, La
crosse 46, Leavenworth 81, Louisville 67, Mem
phis So, Nashville 66, Omaha 43, Pittsburg 63,
Shreveport SO. st. Louis 68, st. Paul SO, Vlcks-
burg "a, Yankton 80, Augusta (Gs.) Ga, O1rsicana
10, Key West q, Mobile 66, Montgomery 67, and
Savannah 60 degrees above zero.
The river kilograms show rise Of inches at
Dubuque, 10inches at Keokuk, inches at Caro
and inches st Memphis also rise Of inch iD
the Ohio at Pittsburg, but beyond this no i'm
pOrtant chan YeP,
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-20
Ie13 law tf
STATE or LOUISIANA,
Executive Department. j
To WILLIAM HEFFNER. Esq,

STATE OF LOUISIANA
Executive Department.
To WILLIAM HEFFNER. Esq,
Sheriff of the Parish OF Caddo.
Whereas, have been officially informed OF
the death OF the Hon. corn ELIUS BROWN,
late member of the House OF Representatives.
in the General Assembly tf this State, from the
parish of Caddo.
Now, therefore. 1. FRANCIS 7. NICHOLLS..
Governor of the State of Louisiana, have
thought proper to Issue this writ Of election, di-
recting you the said sheriff. to cause an election
to be held on day to be named by you. in order
to supply the vacancy existing in the House OF
Representatives of said parish. said election to
be conducted and the returns thereof to be
made according to law.
In testimony whereof have hereunto affixed
my signature and caused the seal OF the State
to be hereunto affixed. at the city OF New Or
leans, this twelfth day of December, in the year
of QUE Lord one thousand eight hundred and
seventy seven. and of the one hundred and
second year of the Independence OF the United
States. FRANCIS L. NlCHOLLS.
By the Governor:
WILL A. STRONG,
Secretary of State. de13 1awtf
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-20
The JJChatfus Gun.

It is probable that the celebrated Krupp
gun, with which the whole of the German ar
tillery Is at present armed, will be super
Experiments have been lately made in the
foundry at Spandau with bronze steel, pre-
pared by the Uchatius method, and these
have been so successful that the Inspector
" decided to adopt it as material for the
manufacture of the ordnance; and, In the
first instance, has ordered several siege guns
to be made OF the new compound. The con-
struction of these guns is looked upon as the
first step toward the complete substitution Of
bronze steel for steel ordnance in the German
army,
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-20
STATE oy LOUISIANA.
Executive Departm ent. j


Ex.eutive Department.
To J. B. O'NEAL. ESQ,
Sheriff of the Parish of Bossiers.
whereas. Official information has reached me
that by the death Of the Hon. SAMUEL
THOMAS, late Representative Of the parish
of Bossier, there exists a vacancy in the Gene
raj Assembly of this State.
Now, therefore. J. FRANCw I. NICHOLS
Governor of the State of Louisiana. have
thought proper to- issue this writ OF election.
directing you. the said sheriff, to cause an
election to be held In said parish on day to %
named by you. to all the vacancy thus ocea-
stoned, said election to be held and the returns
thereof to be made agpeeably TO law.
In testimony whereof have hereuhto affixed
my signature and caused the seal OF the State
to be thereto attached, at the city OF New Or
leans, this twelfth day Of December. in the year
of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and
seventy seven, and Of the one hundred and
second year of the independence of the United
States. FRANCIS T. NICHOLAS.
By the Governor:
WILL. A. STRONG.
Secretary of State. de13 law tt
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-20
AN AFFAIR OF HONOR.

day or so ago some grave misunderstanding
occurred between two well-known and esteemed
young gentlemen of this city, which necessitated
for adjustment meeting. with two friends apiece
upon the field Of honor.
The affair came off Wednesday morning on the
classic grounds OF GENTLY ridge, between the
Fair Grounds and Elysian Fields. Weapons the
regular duelling pistols, distance fifteen
pAoes. Both antagonists fred be,w zen
the words one and two, in rapid sue
oessio1, their BULLETS, happily, doing
no harm on either side. The seconds thereupon
agreed that the quarrel did not necessitate q
further exchange Of shots. and mutual honor
was declared satisfied. The youpg gentlemen
ealuted and met, after which all withdrew from
the field. We prefer not to give any names.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-20
BARGAINS FOR THE HOLIDAYS,
PIERCE,
1875 Canal Street.
500 Ladies Hair Braifs, an shades, aG
from soc up: 1000 Curls, all Kinds A2d
and C0l0rs; Combs In Great
Variety from I0c up.

Celluloid Coral, Jet. Garnet and all kinds of
Jewelry at lowest prices. Hair Jewelry made to
order Watch Chains, Pins. Ear Drops. Flow
ers (any design mounted in fine gold. suitable
for presents and to remember absent friends.
just received, large BOT OF Jewelry Boxes.
Eandkerehiefs Glove and Fan Boxes g lhoekets
Fancy Goods, to be sold during the next thirty
days regardless of cost. We have large as.
Hair Ornaments, Hair Dye and Washes. Ro-
bare's Aureoline for blanding the hair, -
Aiso Ageu cy of the NEW AMERICAN SEW
ING MACH me the best In the world; a large
stock on hand Needles. oil, stc. fey aeeoad.
Machines in good oFder at g. SO and ~ e. each
one Of our New Am .rican machines during the
holidays will receive as a B Bresenss = fn ne extra
Ladies' will do we'll to cafi and examine our
goods and prices before spending their money
elsewhere as we will sell cur goods for the next
thirty d ays at very low prices for ready money
Remember the number.
lSS CANAL STREET.
Third doer below Varieties Theatre.
de1s cod 2w O. A. PIERCE
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-20
TeetOtalism i'm Russia.

The Russian government treats temperance
and teetotal leagues as illegal secret societies.
This is because the revenue is SO largely in
creased by liquor duties, whereby S16O, 900, 900
are annually added to the imperial exchequer.
Policemen and soldiers are instructed to fog
teetotalers into drinking. The clergy are
ordered to preach against the new sedition.
traffic are vetoed A Polish schoolmaster
was recently put to sweeping the streets in a
convict gang for denouncing liquor selling.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-20
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR.

The eloquent and reverend DR.. Fl. M. Thomp-
son will deliver a lecture on Thursday night, in
the basement OF Trinity Church, upon the origin
and history Of the Soldiers Of the Temple" the
proceeds to enure to the benefit Of the Trinity
Church Debt Association. The Doctor has Q
wide. reputation as sn orator and lecturer, and
the subject to be treated by him 10 Of peculiar in
terest and full Of the romance Of old times.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-20
CUsTOM-H0UsE TALK.

The meeting OF the United States Grand Jury,
after recess Of ten Gays or moro, attracted to
the halls of the Custom House on Wednesday
morning quite q number of persons who had
been subpenaed as witnesses, and, with the
Office hunters, made quite . respectable repre-
sentstion-muoh larger, in fact, than has been
seen for some weeks.
Il is limited that matters o. considerable i'm
por are to be brought to the attention Of the
body named during its present sitting, and few
indictments will doubtless be the result.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-20
More Barges Wanted.
Cincinnati Enuuirer.l


The farmers of the upper Mississippi and
the grain exporters of New Orleans are en-
couraged In the belief that nearly all the sur
plus grain produced by Missouri, Iowa, Ne Ne
and Illinois will, at no distant day, be export
ed by way of the great riveS. There is a loud
demand for river towboats and barges for the
transportation Of grain in bulk to New Or
leans. The exporters and the Mississippi Val
ley Transportation Company are sadly short
in barges With the contemplated improve
ments in the upper Mississippi from st. Louis
to st. Paul, and below, from Cairo to Mem
phis, all obstacles will be removed; and it Is
supposed that this route will afford large