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The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-27
CURG0sHTnEs or SUICIDE,

The latest report of the Criminal Adminis-
tration Of France contains d very curious
series OF statistics relative to the suicides
committed In that country In the year 1874.
sons killed themselves, and That this total is
greater than had ever before been reported.
OF these unfortunat6s 10 per cent. were men
and I'll per cent women. or 105 suicides the
ages could not be determined, but of the re-
manning 5,ti2, 30 were under 1G years of age.
1913 between 16 and 81, lat between 2t and 40,
2,2t4 between 40 and 60, and $50 over the last
mentioned age.
Leaving out those who committed the fatal
act while laboring under mental disorders, In
all 1922, II is Interesting to compare the COM
dition OF the suicides with the cause which
impelled them to make away with themselves.
How prolific o source OF suicide unhappiness
In the marriage relation is, is indicated by
the fact that 45 per cent Of the total were
married and that out Of 51s6 suicides, fegard-
ing which. authentic particulars were OBJ
tained, 701 killed themselves because OF fam.
lily troubles. II will also be- noted that the
greater number OF suicides were people past
the prime Of life Indicating that dissatisfae-
ton with o wasted or unsuccessful existence
determined their putting an end to it. This
is further substantiated by the fact that out
Of the 5t36, 652 are known to have killed them
selves because OF reverses of fortune.
Seven hundred and niuety-eight people
died to syoid physical suffering, and $50 be-
cause Of various unclassified troubles The
fact that out Of the 815 who were brought to
self-destruction by dissipation, 572 owed their
misery to drunkenness, Is in itself powerful
temperance lecture. It is not easy to UNDER
stand why spring and summer were the
seasons In which most suicides occurred. The
percentages are 20 for winter, 10 for autumn,
81 for spring. and n for summer. This would
seem 10 negative the statement which has
been made that most cases Of self-murder
occur during gloomy weather, which aids In
depressing the spirits, for certainly there are
more dark days in winter than in summer and
fall. Again, 1t might be supposed that the
privatjons incident TO winter would lend an
especial impulse toward the crime. AS to the
mods OF death chosen, more than seven
tenths preferred either strangulation f2472) or
drowning 15t4), showing that, while the sui
cjdes were willing to throw away their lives,
they probably shrank from any mode of SO
doing which involved mutilatfon Of their
bodjec
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-27

more closely by an earnest endeavor 10 make
q good exhibit, are motives which have d
general bearing, and doubtless did much In
securing the action Of the government In
making an appropriation. The magnitude OF
the American display WILL however, now de-
pend upon Individual effort, and that, In turn.
will be prompted by consideration Of the
probable profit which will accrue TO individ-
llal exhibitors. American manufacturers will
settle the matter by deciding whether 1t will
"pay" or not,
It Is to be hoped that the American display
will be large and complete. The government
has appropriated $4,000, and will provide
free transportation in the government vessel
that Commissioner General Mccormick will.
IN laying the plans, which are soon 10 be an
nounced, DO his best TO make ii as easy and
as profitable a5 possible for exhibitors.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-27
MARINE NEWS.

y, PORT EADs. Dec. 26.-Arrived: Steamship New
York. at !:3o p: M. Quick master. from New
YORK York. to c. A. Whitney q Co.; ship Lewellyn j.
morse Amos master. fifty three days from Liy-
erpool. In ballast to MASTER schooner Vernal
tno report; spoken off Southwest Pass bar
sch2oner =. pane Laura Lewis. from Galveston bound
g. g. Iensacola. Sailed: Ships Prussia, l.. l..
sst.urges. s.ng. parks Auguste Durin. Minerva, briggs
Atlantic, hosarito. schooner Amos Walker. bark
HHaieSyon Yesterday. S tugboats q. B. Sanford and
SOUTHWEST Pass, Dec. smArrivedw. iweSse German rga5
chip George Washiagtea. Probst. master. C.
DAYS from Bremen. in ballast to master for or
master 2 days from Grand Caiilou' with vi sugar M
and m9lasses to Bush Leyert: schooner John
atwood Huntermann; master. y days from Ru-
steamship Fire Queen. at 1880 last D. m. Frazer.
master. from Liverpool to Ocean & Co No de-
partures. Wind northwest. light.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-27
THE FRENCH EXPOSITION,
New York Commercial BulJetin,


Since our last issue the bill providing for
representation of the United States az the
coming French Exposition has become law,
after being kicked about in Congress accord
ing to the fashion which prevails when action
is desired upon matters OF importance. The
appointment Of the Hon. r. G. Mccormick as
American Commissioner General Ia o very
gratifying one The failure to secure the SER
vices Of Gen. Hawley or Mr.. Goshorn In this
position caused a feeling OF temporary disap-
pointment, but Mr.. Mccormick is gentle
man Of tried executive ability and high char
acter, and cannot fail to render excellent
service.
The Exposition will open May 1, 1873, and
close October /. The American exhibit will
probably be smaller On account OF the near
ness in point OF time to our own great Cen
tennial, many exhibitors feeling that the ex-
pense OF two displays 80 near together can
not be afforded. In other cases the expert
ence at the Centennial will cause exhibitors to
be more anxious for good display at Paris,
the Philadelphia venture having proved a
profitable investment and advertisement.
It will prove to be q valuable opportunity
for manufacturers who are seeking to open
up new markets for their products. Scores of
instances can be cited In which displays at
Philadelphia were the means Of bringing
large foreign orders for American products,
and many manufacturers date a great inn
provement in business from the Centennial
hanced by the fact that Russia, Turkey and
Germany will not make displays, the two
nations first mentioned on account. OF the
war, and the latter on account Of the unset
tied condition OF Europe. This will bring the
American exhibit into greater prominence
than it would otherwise have.
The desire to return the courtesy shown to
us by France in making display at Phila-
delphia, ard the feeling that the friendly re-
lat1ons OF the two nations can be cemented
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-27
CAPITAL NOTES.
sCHUmz AND EvARTs DENY THE HU-
MO1Rs As TO PROPOSED UABI-
NET CHANGES.
HAyes Regards Them as Indispensable.
ansl Declares His Determination to
stand by Them tn the End.
fEneeial Ia the Derporrat. /

lHpec1hI TO the UefnocfhEI
WASHINGTON Dec 2e-The Post will publish
Interviews Tomorrow with SEIZURE and TNarts.
In which both deny most positively the rumors
that have been circulated concerning changes
In the Cabinet. Mr.. Hayes regards his reform
campaign ~ osly Just begun, and declares that
he will fight II cut on this line. If 1t takes four
years.
He regards Evarts and Schurz as his most
Indispensable aids-de-eaiup, and will stand by
them TO the end. Mr.. Hayes said to % friend on
his return from New York, that much pressure
had been exerted to prejudice him against
Schurz ard Eyarts, and that he had been strong
" advised by very near friends to displace
them from his Cabinet. but he declared that
these efforts had not impressed him In the
least. BUELL..
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-27
Officers

THE NEW Flour MILL.-Two Of our most
enterprising citizens, Messrs. Webster 4 DiI-
lingham, seeing the importance Of erecting
-four mill to supply this market with an article
street Their -four compares very favorahly
with the best of Western brands, and our most
experienced buyers are purchasing it in pref
mill at present is $50 barrels per day, but Will Be
doubled II necessary. Messrs. Webster & Dill
dollar packages, for which they have q great
demand in the North and West. Such enter
prises are looked upon as necessarily leading
to great results, II fostered and encouraged
and this should be the feeling and disposition
Of this portion Of the country. and we earneetiv
hope that the enterprise Of Messrs. Webster 4
DiIlingham will meet with the success ii 20
richly deserves.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-27
P.eyIla's Hnrrar.

LONDON. Dec. 2e-The Daily Ne,es' corre-
spondent. In q letter dated December II, states
thousands Of sick and wounded in Pievna
starving and unattended. These unfortunates
remained in this state three days. and hun
buried.
A. thousand corpses como from the hospital
daily: undoubtedly many who were not quite
dead have been buried. The bodies of those
killed In the battles lie unburied around Plevna.
:, The Turkish prisoners are enchmped among
them, and are almost starving. Plevna is one
vast charnel house. SURPRISING In horror any
thing iWHg inHbB.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-27
The worHingmen,s National Congress.

NEWARK. N. j.. Dec. 26.--The national con
ETY. d day y 1t 10 pseapss s p'y we're ' PRESENT. 5 @
fem all parts Of the United States: also repre-
sentatives Of the English, German Bohemian
and French sections OF the Workingmens
party.
The congress was called to order by ?. Van
Patten. OF Chicago secretary of the national ex-
ecutve committee. On motion, Mr.. CASTOR Lip
pert. of Cineinnati. was ELECTED temporary chair
man. and @, Callinbury, OF New York. and Wal
ries. committee on credentials was then ap-
pointed. when the congress adjourned until to-
morrow, without transa,ting any business. to
allow the committee to examine credentials.
The principles. Of the society are the same as
those Of the social Democrats Of Germany. lis
members being mostly W lrkingmen.
Delegates are. present from st. Lonis. San
francisco, Cincinnati. Albany, New. York city.
Brooklyn MANCHESTER, N. T.. Allegheny City,
philadelphia, New Haven. Boston. Detroit.
Jersey City. Patterson, Cedsr SPRINGS. Iowa.
Baltimore and Lawrence, Mass, There are
will probably last eight or ten days.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-27
THE MeCLENDON HANGING.
How the New Orleans Times Got Its TsIe-
graphic Report Of the Hanging,
fMnrahnnsa Clarion

tmDTsHOUSe ClHfiOnI
Judge Wheeler prints card in this igsr,e NJ
the Charion denying the authorship Of tele-
gram recently sent by him to the New Or
leans Times regarding the hanging Of Me-
Clendon. In justice to the Judge, we will
state that we have compared his original
telegram with the one published in the Times
over his initials. Between the two we find
the widest difference, and pronounce the
Times enterprising indeed, so far as manu-
featuring. bogus and false kilograms is COM
cerDed. In this matter 1t displays d news
paper enterprise not commendatory Of repre-
sentative Journalism.
Card.
I5di,oys Clarione- Permit me, through your
columns, to correct an error OF your contern-
porary, the New Orleans Tmes.
On the Nth December /. N. Stoutemver
editor Of the New Orleans Tsmes, requested
me by telegraph to send him o Especial" on
the McClsndon hanging. In the evening Of
that day sent the IJmes q special of about
ten lines, giving q brief outline Of the 7aGfa
connected with the hanging Of McClendon,
In Sundays issue Of the Times there appears
special over my initials, from Bastrop. full
Of errors and absurdities. 1t seems that the
Times must have etab0rated my special by In
teriecting into 1t the absurditfes referred 10.
am unwilling TO father the Times special,
and II any one thinks me silly enough to send
such o one as appeared in the Times Of Sun
day, he is respectfully referred to my
original dispatch ON file in the Bastrop tele~
graph office. G. h. WHEELER.
Clippings from the Times.
Lake Charles Eeho.l
'"The last number Of the Lake Charles Ec6o
contains q scurriIOus articie--a eommunica<
ton from Lake Charles to the New Orleans
Times, touching upon the timber business of
the Sabine. 1t is from the pen Of q deputy
marshall and having the face of Lie upon if.
We are surprised that the Echo gives room
for 1t in it's columns. It Is too contemptfbie
to notice" EOrange Tribune.
We explain by saying that the communities
ton referred to by the Orange 1rtbpne was
published in the Echo during the absence OF
the proprietor and editor. as our confrpre cf
the Tribune would have noticed If he had(read
the statement Of such absence In the same
number Of the Echo. 1t got into our paper
by one Of those accidents which will happen
in the best regulated families and newspa-
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-27
Mrs. oates Damage suits-rhe Cause.

New YORK. Dec. 26.-On December 4 an order
OF publication of summons and complaint was
granted by .udge Davis, in the suit stor divorce
by Elizabeth Laurent against her husband
Henry, the famous tenor singer. She alleges his
improper intimacy with Mrs. James A. Oates,
also q prominent actress who favored New
York audiences few seasons ago and who il
now doing the Western cities.
The complaint was published by an enterpris-
ing reporter and copied by two leading Cincin-
natl papers. Mrs; Oates now seeks 900 dam
Of her fair name and fame and injury to her
high social standing. To-day an exemplified
copy OF the complaint was made In the Supreme
Court.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-27
Daring Attempt at Robbery.

New York. Dec 26-Shorty after o'clock this
AFTERNOON a daring attempt was made to rob
gold from the window of broker on Wall
street A powerful looking man threw brick
through the basement window and grabbed
about $500, but on turning TO escape, ran almost
into the arms Of a. detective, who was passing.
and who arrested him. No money was found
on the prisoner. and 1t Is supposed he passed it
to confederate
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-27
Prospects of the silver hin.

New YORK, Dec. 26.-The Posts Washington
special says, Within a few. days q very careful
canvass OF the Senate On the question of the
passage Of BANDS silver bill has been made.
and has resulted in satisfying its opponents
that two-thirds of the Senators will not vote for
any measure which provides that silver shall
be an unlimited legal tender. The belief exists
now that the extreme silver men will vote down
the amendment proposed by the Senate Finance
Committee. and pass the bill as it came from
the House, and that in this shape Vt will be sent
to the President. and by him will be vetoed. The
motion to pass the bill over his veto will, hard
money men say, fail by four or five votes.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-27
New Yorks AbscOnding Excise Commits
sfOner.

New YORK. Dec, 26.-Superintendent Walling
has as yet no definite news of Excise Commits
soner Murphy, and has not ordered the arrest
of persons supposed to be implicated with him,
or to have aided him In, his operations. The
impression at the Central Office Is that Murphy
has not sailed from this port. but has gone TO
Canada via Buffalo or Detroit. and will endea-
vor to escape to Europe via Quebec.
1t Is admitted that were Murphy to be arrested
in Canada, all that could be done with him
would be to attach his money and property on
civil process. The latest rumors around police
headquarters are that an officer OF the German
else Office are to be arrested for com plicitY.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-27
H0rder Matters - Pursuit af Mexican
| Raiders.

WASHINGTON, Der. 2B.--The following was re-
ceived ut the War Department:
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 25.-Adjutant General,
,Washington kantz has Just received the fol-
lowing from Capt. Bowie. Arizona. dated the
oath
' Lieuts Hueker and Toney, of The Sixth cav
airy. have returned. They stru6k the part that
Peak range. and killed one Five days later
they struck them In Old Mexico, surprised ran
chero thirtyfour destroyed the camp, cap-
tured sixteen horses. fifteen saddles and lot of
stuff which the renegades had taken from the
train. Fifteen dead Indians were found on the
ground and more were killed. The mail was
recaptred. MCDOWELL,
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-27
Mere Mention.

New YORK, Dec. 26.--The case of DIR. Thos s.
Lambert, president OF the defunct American
convicted OF perjury, was again called to- day,
when counsel fer prisoner made q tnetien for q
new trial.
On Saturday company of six teachers three
ladies' and three gentlemen. will leave this city
to become instructors in two proposed national
colleges, for men and women to be established
by the government of Honduras
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-27
The Alleged Pension Agency Irresular-
tiles.

NEW YORK, Dec. 26.-CoI Frank E. Howe.
United States Pension Agent In this eity denies
the reports affecting his Integrity. His says his
books will bear the closest investigation. There
were no checks drawn for the payment of PEN
ply because the extraordinary demand. owing
to the consolidation Of the pension districts. had
they had been anticipated. He immediately
made reQuisition on the Treasury. and MOI
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-27
Investment of ,crxeropn,.

BELGRADE. Dec. 26.-Reuter's Erzeroum dis
patch says: The Russian lines have been
pushed forward and Erzeroum is almost in
vested. The Russian infantry are massed In the
northern part Of the plain. The bombardment
OF the town, and consequent interruption of the
telegraph service, is imminent
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-27
FOREIGN NEWS.
FRANCE.
Was a Coup d'Etat Intend nded7-Inguiry by
the Chamber Of Deputies.

the Standard telegraphs: II is probable. on the
reassembling of the Chamber of Deputies, a
motion will be made for the appointment OF a
been given for coup d'eldt Radical Journals
state that the troops ut Limoges were supplied
with ammunition and two days rations and
held In readiness to start for Paris
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-27
France Will Maintain Her Attitude q
Reserve.

PARIS. Dec. 2G.-The Temps. aluding TO the re-
port of active intercourse between Paris and
London, with q view to establishing an under
perfectly certain the French government does
rot intend departing from its attitude of re-
serve to play an active part In Eastern affairs
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-27
Fire-LOss SlO.OO0.

TUscUMBIA, Ala, Dec. 25-The residence of
Major Joseph 81. Sloss. ex-member OF Congress,
evening. All the furniture was saved except a
fine $500 piano. Loss $4,000. cannot learn the
Insurance tonight, but it is stated to be IS 00e
The fire Is supposed to be the work of an ineen-
diary. as no person had been in the house since
morning.
LATER-Dec. 26.-The insurance on Major
Sloss' residence was $4,000; $500 on the building
and $1,000 on the furniture. both In the Home Of
New York.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-27

Attention. epicuresl Special sale of choice
wines and liquors for the accommodation OF
consumers. all OF direct importation by the
best vintages and brands. by G. E. Girardev.
auctioEeer. Thursday. the 27th December, ISL,
at IL m, at 81 Camp street. Will be sold In lots
to suit gpur rchasers, we'll known and popnlar
brands of wines, brandies sherries, liquors. etc.
An opportunity to replenish your cellars,
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-27
WEATHER PROBABILITIES.

WASHINGTON Dec. 27, / a. m.-Indieations for
Thursday for the South Atlantic and East Gulf
Staes: Stationary or rising barometer wester-
!, winds warmer, clear or partly cloudy weather
will prevail
For the Western Gulf States Upper Missis-
sippi and Lower Missouri Valleys, stationary or
falling barometer; warmer easterly winds ;ciear
or partly cloudy weather
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-27
EANs THURSDAY H. 1s77-DoUBE AND SUPPLEMENT-

funds have been placed to his credit, and thus
payments will continue. II s stated on good
authority that the basis Of these rumors extends
back to bis family troubles Of two months ago.
He has since been divorced from his wife, It is
said that the facts Of these troubles were pre-
sened to the President, and that Howe promised
to resign at the close Of the quarter.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-27
The Russians occupy Trojan.

LONDON Dec. 2e-The Vienna correspondent
Of the Times reports that Gen. Skobeleff with a
division Of infantry, two regiments Of cavalry
and half q brigade Of artillery. has occupied the
town Of Trojan, near Trojan Pass.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-27
Cashlerea for DisoI,eaience.

PARIS. Dec. 2e.-Mueh continent Ia caused by
the. decree signed by President Mac Mahon
cashieripg the captain of regiment Of the line,
when orders we're received to prepare to march
to Paris. declared he would not abet coup
detut
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-27

sources, summary Of the officers men and
artillery captured by the Russians during
the war now in progress The following ii
the table, to which the official figures from
Plevna have been added:
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-27
Entries for the Paris Exposition.

New YORK, Dec GA few entries were made
to-day for the Paris Exposition at Commits
siouer Mccormick 3 office
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-27
England Getting Ready.

LONDON, Dec. 2b.-A special from Woolwich to
the DatH Mems says 1t Is fully expected that
the Royal Arsenal will shortly receive an extern
siye order.
Returns were forwarded last week to the War
Ohce showing what number of guns and am
munition and stores each department can pro-
duce at short notice.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-27
WAR NOTES.
servian succs sses-Capture of Palanka-
Prince Milan MT Nissa.

BELGRADE, Dec. 2g.-The Servians on Monday
after eight hours severe fighting captured Pa
lanka with three krupp guns and large quar-
tity of ammunition and provisions. The Turks
lost many killed and some prisoners.
Prince Milan was present yesterday when the
bombardment of Nissa commenced,
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-27
The Barclay street Fire.

New YORK. Dec. 26.-Delving In the ruins Of
the Barclay street fire was continued all day
but up to q late hour none Of the bodies missing
bad been found. The cause Of the explosion
still remAina q mystery.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-27

condition has not improved He had a relapse
this morning, but not OF serious character. II
made him weaker, and he is now resting heavily
with chances of his recovery.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-27

SILK UMBRELLAS AND PABAsoZs-M. L. Bvrne
Il Co, 1853 Canal street, have received q large IDt
of handsome silk umbrellas and parasala
which they will offer at very attractive prizes
during the holidays.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-12-27
Turkey Asks am Arsnistice,

LONDON. Dec. IA dispatch from CONSTANT
nople says the Porte will probably ask for an
arDtstice.