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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-17
CATAHOULA PARISH.
The Police Jury Recognize the Nichols
Government-A Promise Of Resistance
to all Interference In Our Government.

The Police jury Recognize the Nichols
to all Interference In Our Government.
HARRIsoNBURG, April 10.-We, the
members OF police jury OF Catahoula
parish, duly elected and qualified, and
recognized by all the citizens OF Casa-
houla, do resolve
/. That we recognize the State gov
ernment OF which Francis T. Nichols is
head as the constitutional and legal gov
ernment of Louisiana, fully organized
In all its parts, exercising all the gov
ernmental functions, making and en-
forcing laws, administering justice, col
lecting revenues, preserving law and
order.
g. That the pretended Packard gov
ernment is fraud, without recognition
and support, except from q few des-
perate politicians after loaves and fishes,
and without Federal support would dis
| band without an arm raised against 1t.
3. That the officials duly elected and
commissioned by Gov. Nichols are In
the control and exercising the functions
Of all Offices In Catahoula parish, and
that Gov. Nichols authority Is supreme
in the parish, and that Packard's de-
claration that Gov. Nichols is recog-
niZed nowhere except In New Orleans ID
false in every particular.
4. That we will only support and re-
cognize the officials duly elected anc
commissioned by Gov. Nichols; that
we will only pay taxes and licenses te
lsupport the legal State government
and that we will with all the means II
our power resist any and all attempts
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-17
by TELEGRAPH.
Dnnosition TO the Administration
Growing Apace.
A Change in the Cabinet.
stanley Matthews Visit to Washington.
Hayes Southern Policy.
rsns.isl 10 the N. O. Democrat.1

Especial 10 the N, y. Democrat
WASHINGTON, April 16.-The opposi-
tiou to the administration Is growing
npace. Over-zealous organs have made
haste to deny the announcement made
In these dispatches last night that
change In the Cabinet was pending, but
the statement can be reiterated tonight
on authority. A tremendous pressure
has been brought to bear on the nd-
ministration, and some very decided
developments may be looked for within
three weeks.
Stanley Matthews is still here and
has had several important secret con-
ferences to-day. The statement that he
comes here to argue case before the
Supreme Court Is rather thin In view OF
the fact that the Supreme Court has
finished the hearing Of arguments for
this session.
Matthews mission here is unquestion-
ably to advise the Administration. to
help sustain 1t against the terrible
pressure brought to bear by disaffected
Republicans, and to press the work OF
trying to proselyte Democrats to Gar
fields candidacy, which work Is being
pressed vigorously.
It is stated as an authority that Hayes
has said plainly to prominent Southern
Democrats that he has conceded much
to them In carrying out his Southern
policy and has even run risk OF disrupt
ing his own party, and that he has as
plainly asked prominent Northern
Democrats to support him.
There is no proof that he has accom-
plished his object, but friends Of the
Administration have certainly acquired
great and sudden hope, and now talk
quite as confidently as Randall.
A rather curious letter has been re-
ceived here from Mr.. Kehoe, ex-chair
man Of the North Carolina Republican
State Committee. 1t runs as follows:
II am going to try Hayes Southern
policy awhile. suppose that fellow
Foster Is going to trade off what is left
of the Southern Confederacy In June.
think he and Gorham will have hel
OF sight to answer for In the grea
hereafter, II politicians are held to AM
account"
The letter indicates that tho Admins
tration Is meeting with some success II
the effort to capture North Carolina
which 1t counts on as one Of the South
ern States captured by the Republicans
No one here now expresses any doub
that Hayes will speedily withdraw tn
troops from Louisiana and Nicholl
come into full possession OF the Stat
government. A. Il.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-17

No Com promise or Adjustment.

PARISH OF PLAQUEM1NEs, I
April Is, 1877.
A mass meeting OF citizens of this
parish assembled at the Court House
Hotel, Pointe-a. Ia Hache, parish OF
Piaduemines, o.day.
On motion of T.. Smith, Armand
Lartigue was called to the chair, and
Benjamin Martin and John Stevens
were appointed secretaries.
On motion of Mr.. T.. Smith the Chair
appointed q committee on resolutions,
consisting Of DR.. w. z. Williams, Prim
Cosse, Jos. FontenelleF DR.. N. M.
Hebert, s. Eel. Balloon, Prim Gravolet,
and Gordon Grimshaw.
The committee, after retiring q few
minutes, returned, and the following
resolutions were unanimously adopted: !:
Resolped That we recognize Francis r. Mich
oils NJ Governor Of the State of Lou sians, de
facto and de jt9e, hsving been elected in Novem.
bor last by q majority Of over 800 votes, and 'by
the Eternal" he shall be Governor.
ResoUe1, That military interference by the
Federal Government in the local affairs Of the
State id any manner not provided for by the con-
sti utioB of the United states is Illegal, nnnsti.
fable and dangerous TO the liberties Of the poo
pie.
with other States to local self-government, and
we feel confident that through the wisdom, mod
Grafton. patriotism and frmness Of Gov. Mich lis
good government will be secured to our State,
with full protection to every citizen in the enjoy
ment Of oil his rights.
ResolUed, That the right of Gov. Nichols eau
not be compromised, and we will regard as in
famous the act OF any citizen OF Louisiana who
would consent to adj 1st our present difficulties
by compromise.
Resolv d, That we denounce and exeerate The
| reasonable and villianous act OF stephen u.
Packa in endangt triug the peace OF the State by
| his fraudulent claim TO the Office Of Governor.
| Resolved, That we hail with pleasure the just
and peaceful utterances OF President Hayes in
regard to the rights of the Son h in reference to
civil reform, and that, without regard to former
party ffiaton, we will extend cordial support
to his administration IN carrying out the judicial
| policy in his inaugural address.
| Resolued That We ready and willing TO pay
taxes for the support of the Nichols government
and that we are determined to pay our taxes u
| that government alone.
| Resotped, That We tender to our representative
| II. z. Kernochan, our thanks for the ability, as
siduity and fidelity with which he has discharged
| his duiy during the session Of the Legislature.
| ResolUed, That Hon. Il. l.. Gibson merits ou
highest esteem and admiration tor his yigilant
energetic and efficient efforts to provide the bes
interest OF his constituents.
| A. LARTIGUE, President.
9. 9. sInyrss, Mas11ss Secretaries.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-17
NO MORE POLITICS.
"Eorget that yon are Democrats or Re-
pmbiicans.
TCourier-J Journal. |

LCourier-JonrnaL1
Wade Hampton closed his great re-
ception speech at Columbia, on his re-
turn from Washington, with the follow
ing words: so4 ya 49,
next four years everything about poll
tics. Forget that you are Democrats or
Republicans, and remember only that
you are South Carolinians. Go to build
ing up the material interests OF the State,
invite immigration, show the people or
the North that we have no prescription
In our hearts; that we will welcome
him here who comes a8 q citizen, no
matter what his politics may be; tnaC
we are striving for the redemption OF
our State, not for petty offices OF govern
ment, and then you will see the era OF
| peace, and new prosperity will dawn
| upon South Carolina. Labor Will be en-
ployed; you will see whites and honest
colored men improving, happy, prosper
GUS and united, IL you will only for
get politics for awhile and devote your
selves to the great interests OF the
State. You will see both races and Dotn
parties willing for awhile to forget the
bitterness of past strife, and ready to-
clasp hands and move off and Life up
our old State. You will see capital
brought here. Immigration will how
in, and you will find your old state
once more exercising that controlling
influence for good in the national, poll.
tics which she has so long enjoyed and
honorably employed. J beg you to be
true to that record in the past, to try
every means In your power to cultivate
good will between both races and par
ties. I beg you white men to show TO
the colored men that what have said
for twelve years is true; that you are
the best friends they have in this
world"
Thoughtful men in every Southern
State should take these suggestions TO
mind and heart, Tor they are the cues 10
the future prosperity Of the South. He
who uttered them stands at this IT, oment
In the character OF leader OF modern
ideas in our section OF the country. His
words are, therefore, representative. In
material development, and not ifl ab.
stractions, are we to look for politlcai
redemption. Fair play to the blacks,
open doors to the honest Immigrant,
free schools to all, home rule and hard
work will yet make the South TO bios-
som as the rose.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-17

Panic Among Chicago HoteI Residents.
st. Louis Republican,

Panic Among Chicago Hotel Residents.
[st. Louis Republican.l
CHICAGO. April 12.-fntense excite
ment prevails in this city among the
guests OF the large hotels, In oonse-
quence OF the destruction Of the South
ern Hotel at st. Louis, and the loss OF
life there. The hotel proprietors are
doing all In their power to suppress the
OF fire escape TO their buildings, and by
employing special fire patrols In order
to guard against such accidents. One
Of the principal hotel owners here Of
fers to expose any room in his hotel to
ignited combustibles In order to test
the absolute security OF the house
against fire, The test will take place
this week.
THE MUNSTER SUICIDE.
| A strange story, which came from an
apparently authentic source, Ii told In
connection with the Munster suicide.
While the body was yesterday being
bled from the back of the head In great
quantities. Means were taken to stop
this, when it was found that what was
supposed to be the hole made by the
bullet was O. scalp wound OF considera-
BILE length. Neither was there any
marks OF powder on the face, or indeed
any sign OF violence beyond an apparent
confusion OF the upper lip. It was i'm
possible to open the mouth to see the
direction the bullet was supposed to
have taken, but 1t Is thought impos-
sible that be could have placed the pis-
tol in his mouth, as in that case his
skull would have been blown off. This
Is another item in this strange affair.
one Of the most tragic in connection
with the awful calamity Of Wednesday
morning.
WAITED FROM THE FIRE.
ST.. LOUIS, April IA curious not to
say slightly romantic incident OF the
eonfiagration was related this afternoon.
Milton Mobiles, "the Phoenix, now play
ing an engagement at De Bars 8 Opera
house, was one OF the Southern's 4. guests
who escaped in an airy costume, leaving
wardrobe, trunk, papers and yaiuabies,
and large sum OF money behind him.
erabie value, being q contract with %
well-known Philadelphia manager Tor
an engagement. For certain private
reasons, Mr.. Mobiles attached consider
able importance toithis paper. and felt
it's loss keenly. This morning Mr..
Mobiles was waited upon by MIR.
Waldauer, the leader OF the
orchestra at DeBar'B, VINO nauaeu Lne
actor his contract with the Philadelphia
manager. The document. had been
singed by the fire, and was discolored by
dirt and smoke, but enough OF It was
left to sustain its validity. This letter
was carried out OF the burning building
: and floated q mile and half to the
q southwest, where 1t finally lodged IN
. Mr.. Waldauer's back yard, at No. 100
Amelia avenue. Tt was only one oi
many letters and papers which went up
, in the whirlwind of flame and smoke
and floated away to fall In the southern
: and southwestern suburbs. Two sheets
OF music, partly burned, were picked
. up near Schneider's Garden, g suburban
! resort, two miles from the hotel, and by
singular coincidence the only com.
8 plete couplet left on the scorched sheets
was the following.
Thy boosted towers in smoky ruins lie,
From this ersad scene, ah, whitner shall We ny
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-17

BEAUTIFUL SPRING GooDs. -Messrs Shwartz
~ Son, the proprietors of the large and elegant
dry goods establishment 100 and I62 Canal street
are Offering some very great Inducements in
They have also choice selection OF house fur
nishng goods of every description. A visit TO
their commodious store will certainly prove of
interest TO our lady friends.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-17

Of the pretended Packard government
or his officials to exercise governmental
and official functions.
s. That we are rejoiced that our Rep
resentative. T.. A. Routon, has taken
his seat In the legal Legislature, and
that his course Is heartily iudorsed by
his constituents.
6. That copy OF these resolutions be
sent to the New Orleans papers for pub
lication and the Catahoula Ne,Us.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-17

LINEN SuITs.-One would be surprised to know
how popular these ready-made linen suits have
become with our most fashlonables ladies':
hundreds OF them were worn last summer upon
our streets, and admired by all who saw them.
Messrs. NJ. L. Byrne & 90. have just received
the prices range from five dollars and upwards.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-17

DUPLroATg OFFICE -HoLDIsa.--On our second
page will be found card from Chas +. Buck,
Esq, well-known gentleman and lawyer OF this
city, in which he disclaims the credit of ever
the spirit aud intent of article lii Of the consti-
tuition of 1868.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-17

BURNETT's FLAvoRIsa ExTRACTs-Are used
and endorsed by the best hotels, confectioners,
grocers and the frat families in the country
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-17
A niference Ectwccn spotted Tail and
The Government.
FOREIGN.
THE IMPENDING WAR.
Austria cannot Remain Neutral.

special from Pesth says. All the jour-
nails here are agreed that 1t Is impos-
sible for Austria and Hungary to re-
main neutral in the war which i'm
pends. They unanimously agree in
favor of an alliance with England
against Russia. Austria and Hungary
are even more interested than England
In preventing the entrance OF the Rus
SLAMS into Bulgaria.
Col. valentine nakcr.
LONDON, April 16.-Col. Valentine
Baker has been appointed on the staff
OF Pasha Abdul Kerim, commander-in-
chief. who has gone to the Danube.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-17

MeFyov's new Hipernican, with all the great
amnsemenis, will be exhibited tonight. at st.
patrick's Hall, for the benefit OF vt. Vincent'E
Home for Boys. Admission only fifty cents.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-17

Special sale Of linen goods at A. shwartz &
Son. 160 and 162 Canal, corner OF Baronne
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-17
THE METMODIsTs' HOWL.
scott, the Murdered C0IOred Preacher
StsII Alive

CHARLESTON, April 16.--The Ne,cs and
Courier has trustworthy information
that Rev. w. FL. Scott, colored preacher,
reported to the New England Methodist
Conference, on Friday, as having been
murdered, Is alive and we'll, and per-
forming his pastoral duties without mo-
lestation in Marlboro county in this
State.
THE INDIANS.
A difference Between spotted Tall and
the Government.
DEApwooD, April 16.-A party of Crazy
Horses band Is on the war path again
Spotted Tall was deceived by repre-
senting that only the arms captured
from Custer would be taken from them.
The Government demanded all their
arms and ponies.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-03-16
Working Land on Shares.

Working land on shares seems to be a
poor business for both parties. IL is to
| the interest Of the tenant to spend as lit
tie as possible for extra labor, because
the owner Of the land gets half the bene-
fit without bearing any Of the expense.
When the country was new and the land
was rich, a man could, perhaps, afford to
give half the products. as be could get
fair crops with little labor but now that
the land is moro or lsss run down, and it
is necessary 10 build it up with manure
and good culture il is impossible for a
man to expend the necessary labor and
give half the produce for rent. II may
be done for year or two on land in
high condition, but tho farm must inevi-
tably dcteriorate under the system A
man might afford to rent a grass farm on
shares. but not an arabic farm. IL is
difficult TO take one Of our ordinary run
down farms and raise enough from it, for
the first few years to pay the cost Of la
Dor and support Of teams. It would be
cheaper so far as profit is concerned, to
pay one hundred dollars an acre for
farm in high condition, with good build
iDgs snd fences, than 10 accept ms gift
one Of thcse run down farms. IL il time
this matter was understood, so that those
uneasy mortals who are always expect
ing to sell and consequently make no
effort to keep up and improve the land,
should be compelled to turn over new
leaf or else dispose Of their farms at
low figure.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-03-16
So UEBERTAgIEGs

Having Just newly reflled my lioarse and
laid in large supply of Walnut and Ready
Made Collins, ! am now prepared 10 attend
Funerals 10 any part Of the county At short
est notice and on most reasonable terms.
Thankful for past patronage, ! would re-
specially solicit continuance Of the same.
mar lift WIN. y. MILLER.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-03-16
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
SFzsss,
c66t2}1e=. CARRIAGE SHOP,
l2CR

XXTM. Il. MILLER,
w SUCCESSOR TO WIN. MILSTEAD,
would respectfully inform the citizens Of this
county that he still continues the manufac-
ture Of Buggies, Carriages Express
Wagons, OF all kinds and Sizes nj the old
stand on the Washington and Brookeyille
Turnpike near BBOOKEVlLLE.
Having secured the services Of ffrst-class
mechanics from the city Of Baltimore he feels
assured that he can give satisfaction in all It's
branches.
All kinds Of repair work done at shortest
notice and on reasonable terms Old Work
and Stock Of all kinds taken in exchange for
new work. Satisfaction guaranteed and es-
Inmates for all kinds Of work furnished on APP
plication.
We also keep on hand q lot Of readymade
BuRPios, Carriages and Buoiness Wagons,
which we are prepared 10 sell at prices to suit
the hard times. Give US q call before pur-
chasing elsewhere, rs we are determined not
10 be undersod by any other firm.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-03-16
A Romance of Real Life.

In New York, in 1906 my store was
in Maiden Lane, within three doors of the
store of John Mowatt, AN extensive dealer
in shoes, His foreman was John Peluse,
who sat behind the counter, stitching
shoes and waiting on customers as they
stepped in One day corpse was found
in the dock at the foot of the street.
The coroner took the jurymen from tho
neighborhood, among them John Mowatt
and his foreman, John Peluse. The
corpse lay on the table in the centre of
the room. Some of the jurymen re-
marked that, as John Peluse looked on
the corpse, he started turned pale and
looked as he if he was going to faint.
He rallied. however, but his subsequent
movements occasioned some curious re-
marks The jury, having rendered a
verdict Of death by drowning, were dis
charged. Mowatt turned around to look
for bis foreman. but behold, he was not
there. We stepped out Of doors and
saw him high up the street on half
run, when he quickly turned corner.
All sorts of inquiries were made, but
nothing could be heard of him This,
with his turning pale at the first view
of the corpse, occasioned some strange
surprise among the jurors for many days
afterwards.
John Mowatt was a bachelor of
thirty-fve and Peluse had seen about
thirty summcra.
On certain day, about ono month
thereafter a lady in deep mourning
stepped into Mowatts store and asked
for pair of shoes. While John was
trying how the shoe fitted, the lady in
CURED:
lyon had man in your store--John
Peluse by name-what has become of
him y
Yes" said Mowatt, "but what has
become of him would give good deal
to learn" He the related the story as
above stated
Strange" replied tho lady. "And
have you not seen him since 7"
mo-" replied Mowatt, Il have not
seen him since"
Eyes you have seen him" replied the
lady.
81 certainly" replied Mowatt, "would
not contradict a lady of your appearance,
but have not seen him to my knowl-
edge"
"Wcll then" replied She am John
peluse and that subject on whom we
held the inquest was the corpse Of my
husband. My family name is Randall
[ was born in Philadelphia. married
against the wishes Of my parcnts) John
Cooner, sober, Industrious man, by
trade shoemaker. He took to drink
ing, neglected his business, and once
struck me while in liquor. We had no
family, so | resolved while we were
stitching shoes together, to learn bis
trade and leave him soon made a
passable shoe. when / assumed male at
tire came to New York, and you gave
me work as journeyman. The rest
you know"
John told the present narrator, some
days after, that on hearing this he was
dumb-lounded
We'll, madam" said John, "what
are your plans for the future p
Says she, Il have not yet formed any
plans"
well" said John, 81 liked you as a
journeyman, and when my foreman I
vas pleased suppose we now 60 into
partnership for life?'
In forty-eight hours thereafter they
were married She was fine looking
woman, and might have passed for
twenty-five.
This. perhaps, is the first instance on
record Of woman sitting as coroner's
juryman on the corpse Of her husband.
The above is a simple tale Of truth.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-03-16
= uetiGal.
THE HOUR GLASS.


Sparkling, dancing downward,
Merrily drop the sands,
While the golden hours so gaily pass,
Amid rose and lily, and soft green grass
Wherefore so eager to turn the glass,
OIL dinpled baby hands ?
Glittering, flashing downward,
In the glow of the April sun,
All sweet white fingers, and sky-bue eyes,
And cheeks as rosy as western skies;
IT'S pity in Youths first Paradise
That the sands so swiftly run.
Stealing forever downward
Gray tinging their virgin gold,
Pulses still culver, and hearts still beat,
But the road grows hard for the tired feet
Surely the sky had moro warmth and heat
And the sands showed brighter Of old.
Dropping drearily downward
The evening is well nigh DER,
The brightest and best the river have crossed,
The bolt is shot, and the venture lost;
The bark on the last long wave is tossed,
The glass needs TO turn no more.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-03-16
BUILDING & REPAIRING.

A LII KINDS of Building and Repairing
IA promptly attended 70 by FRANK CA
TOR, Rockville, Nd. FURNITURE Of all
kinds neatly repaired. Those in want Of n
practical workman are requested TO give him
a call.
~ Prices 10 suit lie times. InOv 10
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-03-16

Water clear fluid once used as D
drink
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-03-16
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