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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-21
OUR MEXICAN RELATIONS.

The following. from the Bandera Nancional
ernment. shows what the Mexicans think Of a
war with this country:
War wit the American Union is inevitable.
The Mexican flag having been insulted and
tramped in the dust by the horses of the army
of that republic, the national pride has been
wounded. no matter what may be said. Mexico
requires, Mexico demands prompt reparation
for the insult offered to her nationality, to her
autonomy to her Independence. We
can understand why twenty dragons and ten
citizens did not accept the battle offered by five
hundred men, but we cannot explain why the
Minister of War has not foreseen what has
happened and properly guarded our frontier.
We have already said, Down with the Minis
N.Y. And we now repeat Down with the
and especially the Minister of War. has
forgotten the orders given to military COM
manders of the line of the Rio Grande in June
last We will recall them to the memory. as
they appear to have fallen into disuse: Kepel
with force the insult which it is intended to
offer Mexico by invading her territory s. =
The honor of Mexico has been confided to un-
worthy sons, and their serious fault demands
reprobation and punishment. The
violation of the territory has taken place in the
manner most offensive to all feelings of pariot-
ism, and demands public and solemn repara-
ton. For q public affront public chastise-
ment. The American nation has insulted Mex
leo. spurned her banner, and this is not the first
time. but the twentieth. Therefore. give it a
hard and bloody lesson. Mexico has armed
forces who are anxious to measure their
strength and valor with those of that republic. -
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-21

leads the ticket. with a. plurality of s9o1.
Judge Turnkey. although he ran nearly
surrounding counties. has only $500 major
ity special efforts have been made
In nearly all portions OF the State on behalf Of
Judge Sterrett, who is one of the abest and
most popular members Of the Supreme Court
bench. In his county Allegheny he had 6ls7
majority against 1924 for the Republican candi-
date for State Treasurer. The -workingmen's
vote is considerably in excess of the estimates
made by the Democratic and Republican par
ties, but not near SO large as predicted by lead
from 80. 900 TO 100000 votes. Of the 52,9ss votes
polled for Auditor General about 10000 came
Other eoaes ana sS
votes. In four counties no workingmen's votes
were :, cast. I while IN twenty-one the number
ton vote is about 1900 larger than last year.
Although the aggregate vote is. about 200 900
short of last year. 1t Is considered high, in view
Of The dullness of the campaign. 1t is nearly as
heavy as in 1874, when a Lieutenant Governor.
Auditor General, Secretary of Internal Affairs,
Congressman and Legislature were chosen.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-21
The Army Register.
New York Tribune !

Five years ago the proposition OF. Charles
Sumner to remove the names of the battles cf
the civil war from the regimental colors OF the
regular army caused great deal Of discussion.
and provoked much hostile criticism. Now. the
Secretary Of War orders all mention Of battles
to be omitted in future issues of The 4ymy
Regtster, and the change. more important than
the one Mr.. Sumner proposed, exeites no atten-
tj3n, MI ! and gets only brief mention in tbs
Ter Ter has has contained in connection VIII.
all the battles it has taken part i'll
since its organization. Most Of these battle
names and dates come from the rebellion but
the record of the der regiments opens with
the earlier history Of the country. Thus, for
honorable list with Queens own, Fort George
and Fort Erie. in the war OF 1872; follows WITH
titles OF many bloody encounters in the Florida
war. and adds such glorious names as PaIo
Alto, Cerro Gordo, Cherubuseo and ChapuIte-
pee, before 1t comes to the catalogue Of It's
Sc southern battle-felds, All these briel histories
OF heroic achievements are to appear no more
upon the pages Of the Register whether to SIM
Ipllfy the volume or from a motiye similar 20
Senator, we are not informed.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-21
CUSTOM-HOUSE GOSSIP.
WHAT A "RECENT ARRIVAL" HAS
TO SAY OF HAYES DETER
MINATION.

He Will stick to His southern Policy
Even Though the Heavens May Fall.
One of the recent arrivals from Washington
stated yesterday to friend in the city that
President Hayes had determined to stick to his
Southern policy, and that under no considers
tion could he be induced to recede from 1t
neither could he be
BULLDoZED OUT OF IT
by the anti-Administration faction in the Senate
The gentleman referred to had called upon the
President while in Washington, and denied the
telegraphed assertion that the President had ex =
pressed desire that Kellogg should be seated
He stated that the President had been asked
repeatedly for an expression Of opinion in the
matter, and that his answer was that it was q
subject with which the Senate alone had to deal,
and that that body alone should decide the ques-
ton.
Regarding the Louisiana appointment the gen.
tleman alluded to thought that none OF them
would be acted upon during the ex ra session,
but that they would hang in the committees un-
til the New York appointments had first been
passed upon.
It was rumored about the Custom House yes
terday that q
PETITION WAS BEING CIRCULATED
in the iaterest Of Cyrus Bussey, Esq, as COL
lector of the Port, and another rumor mad it that
petitions were in circulation asking the confrma-
ton of the nomination of Efingham Lawrence.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-21
DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE.
WASHINGTON.
The south Carolina senatorship.
Especial to the Demoorat.l

uL.l
WASHINGTON. Nov. 20.-In the Senate to-day
Mr.. Thurman moved to take UP the resolution
in relation to the admission of Butler. Of South
Carolina. and to discharge the Committee on
Privileges and Elections from the further con.
sideration OF the case.
Mr.. Conkling opposed the motion, and said
that it had better be taken UP at some other
time.
Mr.. Thurman said it was a question of
the highest privilege He said the Senate had
been In session but an hour or two each day.
and be had never known the committees to do
rs much work as they have done at this session.
He believed 1t was time that some action was
taken. He made remarks concerning the va
can't seats of South Carolina and Louisiana. and
said 1t was due to those States that report be
made.
Mr.. Wadleigh said the committee had not had
time to consider the case. They had on hand
the case OF Messrs. Kellogg and Spofford had
been working diligently, and were not prepared
to take up Mr.. Buffers case.
In the Republican caucus four Senators de-
cline pledging themselves to vote against the
confirmation Of Democrats to office. The re-
naming thirty-four are so pledged. The four
delinquents are Mess g. Hoar. Matthews, Chris
tiancy and Burnside.
The Paris Exposition bill passed the House
to-day by 1874 to 1874.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-21
The Penny Settles In st. Louis.


The pennies keep coming. But few days
ago it was announced that the sub-treasury at
st. Louis would henceforth pay out pennies in
making change and that it would supply PEN
MES to those needing them in business, and
then came the statement that the pennies had
proved popular and were called for in small
sums. Thi!! was less than a week ago. On yes
terday inquiry developed the fact that the sub
treasury had been called upon to pay out in
pennies no less than $500 already. The amount.
too, is increasing day by day.. The smallest
grocers, and the smaller class of dealers of all
the penny system. They sell usually in petty
quantities. and as by getting only nickels in
change they make an enormous percentage of
which is forcing itself upon them is not parti-
cularly welcome. The pennies keep coming,
nevertheless. because thrifty people. rich or
wisdom of reforming an evil of long standing.
and institnting new system Of economy and
business-iike dealing
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-21

Arising in the Choice of Presiden-
ttal Electors.
I'M. Y. Herald |

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15.-The joint resolution
States, provides that the following article be
proposed to the Legislature of the several
States as an an amendment to section l. article
2 of the constitution of the United States. which,
when ratified by three-fourths of said Legsla-
tures, shall be valid as part of the said consti-
tuition, viz:
A tribunal for the decision of all contested
issues arising in the choice of the electors of
President and Vice President shall be appointed
in each State in the following manner:
Not less than twelve months prior to the time
fixed by law for the choice of electors the Gov
ernor of each State shall. by and with the advice
and consent of the Senate of the State, appoint
not less than five persons learned in the law
ano otherwise duly qualified, to whom shall be
referred, in such manner as the Legislature of
the state shall direct all cases of contested
elections arising in reference to electors of
President and Vice President. The tribunal 50
constituted shall hear and determine every
such contest and certify. at least thirty days be-
fore the day upon which the electors shall be
called upon to give their votes. their decision
to the proper returning officer or officers Of the
State. and also transmit an authenticated copy
thereof, under theBeal of the State. to the Presi
dent of the Senate.
The term of office of said tribunal shall ex-
pire upon the day fixed by law for the oath of
office to be taken by the President and Vice
President of the United States for the term en-
suing after their appointment.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-21
The New York Coffee Dealers-Their Rea.
sons for Preferrins Direct Shipments,

z New YORK. Nov. 2O.-The coffee dealers of this
city have been asked by Cincinnati grocery
firms why they preferred to ship goods sold
direct to their customers rather than through
they state that as most of the sales of coffee are
made through brokers to persons who desire
prep prompt shipment. It is impossible to obtain
of risk without delaying shipments by a third
party; whereas, if the seller ships he obtains
Which gives p perfect dem aesept againsf
the buyer. They claim that there is another
objection to the delivery to third party in the
publicity 1t gives to private transactions They
claim that the reduction in shipping charges is
due entirely to the fall in price of bags, and
that they can ship more promptly than the
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-21
THE GRAIN TRADE.
KANSAS CITY CALLS ON THE CRESCENT
CITY.
A saving for One Locality of 81 900, 900
Through New Orleans.

KANSAS CITY, No., November 49, 1877.
Editor Den,orat-The attention of the great
West-the immense grain producing country
of the Mississippi and Missouri river valleys
is now being directed to your city as an outlet
to Europe for their surplus products. Are
your grain merchants thoroughly imbued with
the importance Of this trader Do they fully
comprehend the magnitude of the grain ship
ment which by proper effort may be turned
to them2 New Orleans is our gateway to Europe.
But natural commercial pathways are of little
avail unless enterprising active influences of
art are added to them. Your city has golden
opportunity presented 1t. But the harvest will
not come to you without your bidding.
Can you give us ocean tonnage for our grain?
Are your facilities for handling and reshipping
grain simplifed and ample? Are your total ter
minal charges light? / should like to hear
from some of your exporters on the subject.
Our Board of Trade feels lively interest in
this matter. and I should be glad If some Of
your merchants would write me as fully as they
will in regard to the matter.
We have an immense crop of corn and very
fine surplus of wheat. Will New Orleans not
make an effort to handle it for us?
/ enclose q clipping which explains itself.
Truly yours, A. r. FRENCH.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-21
THE CLIPPING.
Good News For Grain Merchants and for
Everybody Else.

To the Editor:
If barge transportation on the Missouri shall
prove the need OF the grain merchants hopes,
then let me assure them that h WITH he return Of
and New Orleans are evincing a lively interest
In the matter, And the time is near at hand
rect to Liverpool on through bills OF lading
The following letters explain themselves:
OFFICE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY TRANSFORMATION |
Company. st. Louis, Oct. 27, 1877.
Messrs French Bros, Kansas City. Mo-:
Ge'aleDee,e-Your favor of yesterday in rela-
ton to through rate to Liverpool on bulk corn
Is received. and in answer to same will say that
we are at present unable to obtain a rate at New
Orleans on waich we could base the same. We
plenty, when we will try to make a through
~ HENkYY Z G. Q. HAARsTIcK. Vice President.
OFFICE MISSOURI RIVER PACKET Co.,
Messrs. French Bros, Kansas City, Mo.
Gentlemen- Your favor OF, the 26th, inquiring
conferring with Mr.. Haanstick of the barge
company here, | learn he has written you oa
that portion Of the subject referring to through
rangement has been made by which such ship
menrs are rendered practicable from here. al
apugn gn9a ba aeai OF bulR gram M Is now going
tempt bulk shipments from the Missouri river
this season.. II We had anticipated SO much q
sas City this fall. But ice will be running in
that river probably before anything can be
will also be ready. All that is necessary for
shippers to do is to have spouts attached to the
elevators that will reach to the EIyer Truly
Capt Gould says he will be here he; e with R barges
n the spring. He is president OF the Missouri
tical river man. BY that time it is hoped ar
rangements will be perfected 50 that the barge
Liverpool Now will you permit me to give you
a few figures, showing what the farmers of Kan
sas and Western Missouri will gain by such an
arrangement We will take market values rul-
ing at present and present freight rates as a
Corn is worth to day in Liverpool per
Freight from New Orleans to Liver o. '''
Freight from, St. Louis to New Or
Estimate freight K. City to st. Louis c
Estimate commissions. insurance,
Net I at K. City ::::::::::::.. ''sc-a9 40 cts cts
Corn is selling here to-day at 291scts
Here we have net gain of ..-.--.... 101scts
per bushel on our corn and estimating liberal
ly for total transportation charges, believe the
day, is coming when we can ship corn to Liver
pool and pay all charges for 35 cents per bushel.
at 40 cents. On 100000 bushels Ia small sur
pluS) this saving Of 101a cents per bushel aggre-
gates over 81 100000, Think Of it; 1t would be
will accrue to Kansas City in the establishment
of barge line on the Missouri which can give
us through rates to Liverpool
In this brief letter !! on ly give few points
Our people are intelligent enough to see the
others, and | will not bore you with details.
Kansas will certainly reap at an early day the
benefits t.91 OF water transportation and Kansas
vi . Yours. etc. : '''A' N'''''' 4. L. FRENCH.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-21
THE COLOR LINE,
What q Republican Newspaper Has to
Say of the Attacks of Pinchback 4 CO.
on Our Public schools.
New York Times,1


discussion, now going on In New Orleans,
relative to the color line in the public schools
can be regarded in only one way. We refer to
the demand of few colored demagogues that
schools set apart for the. whites. When the
facts in the case are considered such request
is simply ridiculous and were it not for the ex-
cited controversy that has grown. out of it..
would be unworthy of even a passing notice.
In the first place, it must be understood that in
Richmond, Charleston. and particularly in New
Orleans. the educational facilities provided for
enjoyed by the whites. Unlit g their fellows in
the black counties and interior parishes, the
Democratic officials Of the cities named take. a
excellent negro schools. 1t must be said to their
credit that they spare no expense to make those
institutions equal in every way to the public
academies provided for the whites. The great
mass Of the colored people know, and readily
acknowledge, these facts; they are entirely, con-
tent With ther ne present Of educa
force them into the white schools. ~ ~
A few designing political tricksters of the
Pinchback stripe. however who are everything
by turns and nothing long. have recently been
trying to bring about discord from which they
hope to profit. by, insisting that the colored
children have right to attend the schools set
apart for the whites. The Injustice, of this de-
understood that the white people of New Or
leans pay nine-tenths of the school tax but are
nevertheless, willing that half the fund thus
separate schools for colored children. The de-
mand referred to is in no sense proper one; ;
we are assured that this is not sustained by the
freedmen as as Glass; and the whites 40 well to
resist it. The men who make it are not the real
friends OF the negroes. They were ever ready
to sacrifice them to serve their own interests,
and they now seek to stir UP strife in peace
themselves into prominence, and not with a
view to lettering the condition of the people re-
gardlng whose rights they declaim so loudly.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-21
MEXICAN ITEMS.
Two Republics ]

On last Sunday a wrestling match came off at
theatre "Nuev9 Mexico" at the City OF Mexico.
man from the State of Georgia. and a herculen
Mexican, Mr. Antonio Prian. Unfortunately
the negro was victorious, which was viewed by
the audience as an insult to their country,
whereupon, with patriotic indignation, they
rose in the might and wrath of an incensed peo-
pie, and vindicated the honor Of their country
by mobbing the victorious colored brother.
Gen. Trevino is going to take with him to the
frontier three battaltons of infantry one Of
Of arms. ammunition and uniforms. as we'll as
the officers, necessary for four new regiments
Of two hundred and fifty-one deaths in Vera
Cruz dur ing the month OF September one hum
dred and sixty-four were occasioned by the
uoDlitO.
A company owning line of steamers be-
tween New York and Havana is trying to make
arrangements with the Mexican government to
extend their line to Vera Cruz.
A man called Emilio PARA has revolted
against the Governor Of Tamaulipas at town
called Santa Barbara, between Tulu and Tam
pico.
company of Federal troops mutinied few
days ago in San Juan del Rio. killed Lieut..
3 os. brother-in-law OF Gen. Riva Palacio. and
A band Of revolutionists attacked the town of
Panuco, Vera Cruz, a short time since. but after
long struggle they were defeated by. the citi-
The Mexicans residing in San Francisco, Cal,
are raising subscription towards the payment
of the American debt
The Senate has passed the law prohibiting the
reelection of President of the Republic and
Governors of States.
A Col. Burgos has pronounced against the
government in Tamaulipas at the head OF 100
men.
The bill authorizing the Executive to expend
s4O0 900 in the construction of an arms factory
passed Congress LAST Saturday
That ridiculously belligerent paper. the Ban
dero Nacional, says the Yankees are the enc
mics of God.
The present standing army Of Mexico num-
bers 10000. which can be raised to $4,000 in few
days.
Depredating Comanches are being pursued
by Amer rican and Mexican troops in combina-
ton on the line of Sonora and Arizona.
The municipal authorities have advertised
for 5000 ash trees. to be planted in the city.
Savage Indians have recently made de-
structive raid into Coahuila.
A Colonel of the army stationed in Tabasco
has set his regiment to work on his plantation.
The Indians of Chamule ChiaDas. have re-
belied against the local authorities.
hurricane devastated the coast of Yucatan
on the Goth ult.
The crops have been completely lost in Du-
rango, Chihuahua, Sinaloa and Sonora.
The culture Of coffee is being extended very
rapidly in the State of Michoacan.
There are two small bands of revolutionists
on the northern frontier of Tamaulipas.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-21
HNO@ A

the First District. Many supposed Of the time
that 1t was case Of suicide, and search yss made
in the neighborhood Of the cisg, withous. hou-
ever, anything which gave clue to the mystery
being discovered. The detective force Of the
city worked assiduousIy in the case but from the
hour he was last ssen not word has been heard
OF him.
Day before yesterday Mr.. Walter Clayers, who
resides IN Chicago, arrived here and in the course
OF conversation mentioned the fact OF having
seen Judge Macarthur In that city.
HE RECOGNIZED HIM
from having been thrown in contact with him
whilst the judge WAS employed in the Depart
ment OF Commerce, under Administrator f. q.
RemiCk, before he was appointed recorder. Tha
reporter learning these facts called upon Mr..
Clavers.
Reporter-I have heard, sir, that you know
something Of the whereabouts OF Judge McAr-
thur, who ia supposed to have committed suicide
some three years ago here. Is my information
correctp
Mr.. C.--I can't cay that know Judge McAr-
thur, but know the gentleman who was under
Mr.. Hemjck in the City Hall, and heard aftAF-
wards he was elected, or something, recorder.
R'p.-What was 1is personal appearance2
MIR. CHE did not lock, the last time I saw
him, like he used TO. When l used to know hsiH
In OLD IIMEs
he was Of g forid compexion, with grayiafa
black monstache. He had bright gray eyes,
little inclined to blue. but now there's big
change in him.
REPETITION you are certain that you have mss
him lately?
Mr.. C.-Oertain? Why, I'm sure. saw him
two weeks ago in Chicago. He dossn't look ~
he did when he was here, however. His hair
now is white and his face is full Of wrinkles. He
looks, in fact
FULLY FIFTY YEARS
older than he lsed to.
Rep.-Is he engaged in any business
Mr.. C.-That can't say. When met him ON
the bridge crossing the Chicago river he sp-
peared to be in q bad fix. His clothes were seedy.
and he looked to q casual observer to be In very
straitened circumstances. He told me long
story about having watch In pawn and be asked
me to buy the pawn ticket.
HE RECOGNIZED ME,
for never would have known him. had to pay
to him considerable wharfage dues, and he re-
membered my face.
Rep.-so You verify believe that Macarthur 10
alive now2
MIR. C.-As told you before / am perfectly
satisfied OF it, never heard that he was missing
before you mentioned it. Tvs little singular
that the Chicago papers did not get hold OF IL.
After desnltory conversation on other topics
the reporter withdrew.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-21
OminOus for Frauce.
New York Hcrald.1

The leading editorial in the Pail Nall Gazette
Yesterday asserts that Germany is urging Bel
glu,m to accept a German protectorate
to that Of e dermany s'see setnrn foE
German guarantee of Belgiums in
dependence in all other respects, and for terri
tOrlal compensation. Germany argues that
Belgium, in the event of another Franco Ger
man war, would probably be the battle ground
and be absorbed by the victor. A military con-
vention with Belgium now would render Ger
many unassailable. The Gazette believes that
these arguments have already made great way
in very high quarters.