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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-08
nominations.

WASHINGTON. Dec. THE President sent to
Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipo-
tentiary-Henry W. Hilliard, of Georgia, TO
Brazil.
Secretary of Legation In Spain - Dwight
Tered of New York
Consuls General-John G. Smith, Of Ohio, at
Montreal: Alfred e. Lee of Ohio. at Frankfort.
Consuls II. J. McLain,Jr. of Ohio.at Nassau |:
Julius Stopel, of New York. at Osaka and
Hiago.
At the regular Cabinet meeting to-day the
nominations of Collector Of the Port of Charles
ton, s. c. and the Superintendent Of the Mint
at San Francisco we're considered but not
definitely decided upon.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-08
The Vanderbilt WIN Contest.

NEW YORK, Dec. THE contest of the will Of
Com Vanderbilt was resumed to-day Proceed
ings were begun by the cross examination of
D. Bardenharmer. one OF the ply sieians who at
said the patients mind was clear and he never
knew q more clear headed man under such suf-
not clear, and he was capable Of transacting any
business 10 which be had been accustomed. He
saw him excited when Inter upted. He was ir-
ritable at times. He believed la clairvoyants as
be spoke oftpn on the subject. The Commodore
YVES very stubborn and. unyielding about tax
ing medicine prescribed by the witness.
of witnesses who failed to respond. He said
the witnesses would probably appear late this
afternoon
recess was taken until 8 o'clock, with the
understanding that then the court should sit
from 8 to o'clock and then adjourn until next
Wednesday.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-08

How It WiIa NE Formed and Organixe&.
LONDON. Dee. THE Times has the following
special:
PARIS, Dec. 6,-Ths French Ministry tondered
their designations at this mornings council
and President Mach ahon has accepted them.
The following are the conditions ON which MI.
That the Ministry shall have entire liberty as
to all official appointments; that the Marshal
agree to bills restricting power to deciarH Il
and shall send o message to the Chamber guar
nnteeing 1t against capricious dissolutlon. The
Marshal accented these cgndi ions with much
still desires to have the choice Of Ministers 0f
Marine, War and Foreign Affairs M. Dafaure
considered anao eptable. the Ministry Will aot
be definitivelY formed for two DAYS.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-08
sERGEANT.AT-ARMs OF THE SENATE.
A Senatorial Committee Investigating
the Charges Against French.

WASHINGTON. Dec. IA caucus of Republican
Senators was held this morning with reference
Arms. For some time past vague rumors of
charges to be preferred against him have been
af1oat These rumors took shape to-day and
and, as result, a committee was appointed to
formulate these charges and bring them before
the Committee on Accounts for Investigation.
1T was stated by Mr.. Frenchs friends In caucus
that he would be able TO explain all of his alleged
shortcomings. Mr.. Freneh's principal oppo-
nents are Senators Conkling. Hamin and Dor
sey and he has incurred heir displeasure it
Is said, by his appointment of Democrats to
office. and by following. in general way. in the
line of the Presidents civil service policy.
Hon. N. G. Ordway. formerly Sergeant at Arms
of the House. is mentioned as Mr.. French's s
probable successor.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-08
THE PRESIDENT AND THE DEMOCRAT
IC SENATOR'S.
Views or Mr.. voorhees,, of Indiana-The
Democrats to sustain all Proper Nomi-
natiOns-sf nat0r Con Killings Defeat
FOreshad8wed.


NEW YORK. Dec. THE Posts Washington
special says: In conversation to-day senator
Voorhees, said that while hs WIS not at liberty
to tell what took place in executive session yes
terday. he had no objection to saying that he
intends, on general principles. to sustain the
p esident's right TO make changes in Federal
offices whenever the President may deem pro-
per. and to vote to confirm al nominations
made, unless 1t can be shown that the candi-
dates are persons utterly unfit for the positions
The tenure of office act he regards as uncon IL
tutional. having originated in anger and fear
anger at Andrew Johnson for betrayiDg his
party and In fear Of the consequences OF such
betrayal.
The responsibility Of making removals rests,
he thinks with the President, and the tenure of
Office act ought not to be Interpreted to pre-
vent him from making changes at his pleasure.
There are no differences between Mr.. Thurman
and Mr., Voorhees, on this question. There is
reason for believing that the d. mocratic side Of
the Senate is in entire accord with them. and d
that it will be found voting almost. i not en-
tirely, so1idly In favor Of confirm ng the Presi-
dents nominations. This will have an import
ant bearing upon the New York nominations.
and will leave Mr.. Conkling without the sup
port upon which he has so confidently relied.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-08
Reported Resignn tion of Heaoensslsfe.

LONDON, Dec 7. = Rumors Of the Earl Of
Beaconsfelds resignation of the Premiership,
which was authoritatively contra iieted fort
night since, are again circulating
The London correspondent Of the Hiiakurgh
Scotsman says:
1t is eontidentlafly anticipated In well iu--
retire before Parliament assemblies, that Lord
Derby will succeed to the Premiership. and that
State for India, viii sueeesd Lord Derby hi
Secretary OF State for The Foreign Departments.
However speculative runners now eurront M1Ag
Iv ratirnmnnt
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-08
WEATHER PROBABILITIES.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 7.-For the South Atlantic
States, falling, followed by rising barometer.
winds mostly from the southwest to northwest.
and warmer, clear weather.
For the Gulf States, rising. followed by fall
ing barometer, variable winds, stationary or
slowly rising temperature and generally clear
weather.
For the Tennessee. Ohio valley and Upper
northwest winds colder and generally clear
yraather
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-08
Gen. Ord's Testimony.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7.-Gen. Ord was before the
House Com mittee on FOREIGN Affairs this morn
ing. and gave highly interesting sketch of the
condition of affairs on the Rio Grande. He
stated that most of the marauding on the Texas
border was done by Indian tribes. and repeated
his previous declaration of the necessi for an
increase in the military force of that section Of
the country. The committee were favorably
impressed with his explanation Of the Mexican
bort1ar trouhlpg
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-08

BISMARCK, Dec. 7.-Six men. who fought 200
Indians on the Belle Fourche river. say that
they killed three red skins, but not one Of them
was injured At Madden rancho the stock was
driven off, but no white man hurt. At the Sid
ney road rancho, the house was ransa .ked, but
the people were all allowed TO escaDe to the
woods. At Sulphur Springs. the wagon train
containing provisions was captured and the
provisions taken but the Dead Wood stage,
which reported the capture, was not molested.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-08
Athletic sporss-yesssy Sunk.

New YORK. Dec Lowing to the fact of the
Scottish Athletic Club grounds not being in
good order for q long distance walk, the TWEEN
ty-five mile walking match between W L. Hard
ing and J. NJ Stubbs. for $3.50 side and the
championship of America, which was to take
place to- morrow. has been postponed until the
oath inst, when, If the weather Is favorable, 1t
will take place
A steam lighter. loaded with hemp, was run
down and sunk this evening by the steamer
Bermuda at Pier l. North river. The vessel and
cargo Is valued at $4,000.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-08
Later.
sca,aes tn Destb.

JERSEY CITY Dec. IA case OF cruelty
shocked this community. It occurred yester-
day at the residence of John Rel ly ON Morris
Avenue, near the city line. Reilly is q man OF
considerable means, and Is well known through
out the country. His wife is a woman with an
ungovernable temper. and frequently abuses
her adopted child TO the verge ff dsstu ssfsT
day. at about noon. Fannie, a girl about fifteen
years of age from some cause of no import
ance SO ineensed Mrs. Reilly that she took a
vessel containing hot water and threw its con-
tents upon the girl. scalding her In danger
Gus, and perhaps, fatal manner.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-08
Congressional Contests.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 7.-The House Committee
on Elections met to-day and heard fin argu-
ment In the Pacheco- Wigginton contest from
the Fourth Congressional District Of Califor
MIA; they also heard argument in the N Massa-
chusetts case Of Dean vs. Field, and will hear
argument o-night in the Louisiana case of
Acklen vs, Darrall,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-08
The Overdue steamers.

NEW YORK. Dec. 7-Nothing has been heard
at the Inman line office this afternoon concern
ing the City of Berlin. although some commu-
nication was hourly expected from the com
pany's managers in England. The idea that
anyt ing serious had occurred to the vessel
was not entertained
Mr.. Dale, agent of the InmaH line, still be-
lteves that there is no hing more the matter
with overdue vessels than the loss OF the pro-
peller blade. and claims that there is not the
slightest cause for anxiety
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-08
Squeezing.

Clubbing the other day with the Pytchley
hounds, says the London World. pretty Mrs.
-- came 10 grief in brook, from which she
emerged dripping from hat 10 boots. What am
to do r. she said piteously to Capt r., who,
seeing the fall had ridden to her assistance.
The gallant was lady killer and an Irishman.
Il think must squeeze you. he. said. In b is
woman, rising to the occasion. but ] see my
husband coming. and think he would do that
better than you. Y
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-08
The Rosecranz Railroad Project.

MEXICO, Dec. THE Rosecranz railroad
houses of Congress. 1t is believed the Rose
cranz company. has on deposit slo.ooo.oo0 in
England, and that Tom Scott is the leading
spirit of the company. which, it is said, has
three millions ready to commence operations.
The company agrees to deposit $500 900 as Sc
curity with the Mexican government, and TO
build $50 kilometres of road before receiving
any government subvention5.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-08
Mysterious Disa appearanee es-Feast of the
st. Nicholas society.

New York, Dec. There is at present q re-
margable number of persons who have myste-
riously disappeared, leaving their fri nds to
employ detectives and hunt for at least the
necessary before pain of anxiety and doubt can
be removed.
Demonico's hail was reoccupied last evening
by the st. Nicholas Society, the reason being the
annual dinner in honor Of the society,s patron
saint, who in effigy was exalted at the main
table.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-08
Female Lawyers.

WASHINGTON, Dec. Mrs Telva A. Lock
wood. an attorney of this city. this morning
made an argument before the House Commit
tee on judiciary in advocacy of a bill permit
ting women to practice before the United States
Supreme Court.
1t Is believed that Mess1s. Knott chairman
Lynde and Culbsrsen. Democrats, and Messrs.
Butler, Frye aud Lapham, Republicans. are in
favor of the bill
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-08
The Atlantic ana Pacific Telegraph and
Its pittsburg Troubles.

P1rTsBuRG, Dec 7.-To-day's Commercial
Gazette says the Atlantic and Pacific Telegraph
Office in this city which was closed on Wednes-
day, opened again yesterday for business. and
the impression is that 1t Is to remain open per
manently The matter will depend upon the
course of legal events.
The Post saws the Atlantic and Pacific Office
was reopened yesterday at the old stand. The
company holds quo trafrdnto on Jay Gould.
and one day The latter no DIS the wires, while on
the next day the company again assumes con-
troll. The Office was closed on Wednesday but
Is now doing business again.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-08
The New york Cotton Exchange.

New YORK. Dec. IA meeting Of the Cotton
Exchange Is called for tomorrow afternoon to
consider the propriety of making holidays Of
Monday, December a. and Monday, December
81. also to discuss the return from decmals to 30
seconds in trading in futures
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-08
Life Tpsurance Book-keepiug.

NEW YORK, Dec From the testimony given
yesterday In the trial OF DR. Lamberts. it is very
evident that the Popular Life Insurance Com
pany had some marvellous book-keepers.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-08
The Reading savings Bank.

PHILADELPHIA. Dec. Tin the United States
Court. Judge Uadwaaler, this morning. Peter
this city attorneys for creditors in the matter of
the bankruptcy Of the Reading Say ngs Bank.
presenttd d an order to show why adjudication
should not be granted Held under advisement
10 this, julpn
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-08
brutality In a House of Refuge.

BALTIMORE. Dec. 7-At meeting of the House
of Refuge managers DR.. Leas. the. superin-
tendent whose resignation had been dem anded.
but who claimed three months notice to quit.
was dismissed from the 18th The crueties
practiced by DR.. Leas have provoked wide
spread scandal In connection with the manage
ment of the institution.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-08
TURKEY.
A National Defense Lcan.

LONDON Dec 7.--Ths Turkish govern MAnk
has issued o national defense loan of rs 90 0oe
sterling. with interest at FIVE per cent Tbs
price is fixed at fifty two. Subscriptions will
be Immediately opened In New Yerk India au6
all the European capitals. except Berlin.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-08
Hnspesninw Her ,Tfanrs. !.

LONDON. Dec. THE British eovernment 5ss
ordered a medical inspection 0f the Guards.
which are the first troops that are ordered for
ca nd mi -. aaa. 49,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-08

The Members.

PARIS. Dec. 1T is believed ths new Ministry
will include NJ Icon Say as Minister Of III
nance, M. dc Marcere as Minister OF the Inte~
rior. M. ChrIstople as Minister of Public Works.
meree. NJ Waddington as Minister OF Public
Instruction. and u. Burdeaux as Minister Of
Justice.
M Leon Say is designated as probable presf-
dent OF the council but other reports state that
M. Dufaure win accept the presidency wiEhout
portfolio. -
when Announced.
PARIS, Dec. 7-Dufaure's Ministry win be an
n0uncsd to- morrow.
The Ministerial Question Yet Unsettled
PARIS, Dee. IN Dufaure's attempt TO form
Cabinet has failed. President MacMahoa
wished to retain the present War Marine end
Foreign Ministers, but the Left refused 10 com
promise.
M. Batbie has been summoned to the NIysees,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-08
Starvation in New York.

FEW YORK, Dec. 7.-Thos. Jeffers,. aged 10
months, died yesterday of starvation Six mem
Ders Of the family are also suffering for lack Of
'ood and are In a dangerous condition.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-08

City OF MEXICO, Dec. /. via Havana.-Lerdo
de Tejada withdraws his pretensiops to the
Mexican presidency and intends retiring te
France. He recommends Gen. Escobedo TO the
suffrage of his friends.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-08
Fatal GaIIIsinn Mt sen.

LONDON, Dee. THE steamer Mispah from
Seville, yesterday eollided with an unknown
vessel. Both vessels we're sunk, and 50 far only
one man is known to be saved
The steamship Mispah was built In England
castle-on-Tyne. She was schooner-riggsd. 7es
ton burden and of ninety eight horse p0rar
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-08
The vpauguration of mcfusllan.

TRENTON N. j., Dec. J.-Extensive prepara-
tions are being made for the inaugural cere-
phia and other parts of Pennsylvania have sig
nitied their intention to be present on the oeea-
sion, while nearly every town and hamlet in
new Jersey will be represented by one or more
clubs,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-08
A Torpedo RDat.

NEW YORK, Dec. THE United s ates torpedo
boat Alarm. which few days ago was ordered
to the navy yard into winter quarters. has again
had her orders countermanded. and leaves
the navy yard this evening for washington.
Additional nffinefa Joined tlis vessel yesterday
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-08
Gov. Irwin and the Chinese Ques tic

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 7-Gcv Irwin gloomily
predicts what he calls an irrepressible condi-
ton of affairs ON the Pacific coast unless the
Chinese are driven from the coast.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-08
Adjournment for the Holidays.

WASHINGTON, Dec. THE Committee on
Ways and Means agreed this morning to
resolution providing for holiday adjourn
ment from the 18th instant TO January 10. They
also apportioned out the Presidents message
to various committees.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-08

New YORK., Dec. All hope of a meeting on
Kentucky soil between Ten Broeek and Parole
has been dispelled by card from Pierre Loril-
lard owner of Parole and unless Ten Broeek
makes another journey North. he Will have no
opportunity to recover his laurels.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-08
WAR NOTES.
The Rnsslan Defeat at Elena,

LONDON, Dec. IA Russian official dispAfch
admits the capture OF Elena, the Russians re-s
treating, after heavy loss. before 10000 Turks
to the head OF the mountain gorge, where the
Turks renewed the attack Result unknown
The Turks occupied Kesrova. the Russiaas r6~
treating to Tirnova. There is three feet Of snow
around ErzeroHm.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-08
ROrtler Troubles .

WASHINGTON. Dec 7.-Gen. Mason and Col
Glitch, of the United States army. We're heard
before the House Committee on Military
troubles
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-08
A eh.T,enre to FIst,rusr..

-LUFUuH, Ugg. I-tuUtgg rsovtsv. tiav puts f7fBEs
formerly middle weight champion OF AnsrfUa
hne cbaiicIiEo6 Tom AIte4s 20 hfsht ~e stststx
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-08
A Family Murdered,

MANSFIELD. Ohio. Dec. 7.-Abont o'clock this
two miles south OF this city was attacked by
parties unknown, old Mr.. Finney being killed
and Mrs Finney not expected to recover; the
son was badly injured, having three ribs broken
and an eye out. His wife was also injured, q
dubbed gun being used. The object is sup
posed to be robbery
Later.
$40 p. ml-They have just arrested q colored
man here named Webb for the murder of the
Finney family last night
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-08
Execution of sentence stayed.

New YORK, Dec. IA stay of execution has
been obtained by the counsel of Robt. l.. Case
the sentenced president of the Security Life In
surance Company.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-08
THE NEW YORK EXCISE Law.
Great Excitement Among Dealers Over
its ExecuttOm-RepOrt Of the
Grand JuPV

NEW YORK. Dec 7.--Great excitement pre-
vailed In the neighborhood OF police headduar-
ters this morning over tho enforcement BY the
police last night Of the excise law and the ar
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-08
The Cargo of the aOneFse

BRISTOL, Dec. THE STEAMSHIPS Uornwelf
will sail tomorrow for New York. having or
her prOpeller.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-08
TI,e Texas Frontier.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7.-Gen Ord thinks that
the 5000 men who will soon be on the Texas
frontier will be sufficient to protect It, The ex-
pense will be only about 81. 900 900 annually.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-08
A swedish Polar Expedition,

! WASHINGTON, Dec THE United States Con-
sui at Stockholm encloses with his dispatches
of the 12th ult., translation of the report Of
Prot n Nortenskiata. detailing the plan Of the
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-08
A Handsome Ipou alton

LONDON. Dee. THE MARQUIS OF Buts has
contributed fi70.O00 for the endowment OF 4
memorial hall 10 the Glasgow University.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-08
Sutcided.

CINCINNATI Dec. w. w. Larned Of Bos-
ton, who was found dead in his room at the
Gibson House to-day, committed suicide by
shooting himself.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-08
rhe RussIans Again nefeafe6.

LONDON, Dec. LIT is reported that GuleinaaM
Pasha has again defeated the Russians ~
Tirnoya with heavy loss.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-08
Excise Arrests.
The Mexican Presidency.

NEW YORK Dec. 7.-Several hundred more OK
else arrests were made last night
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-08
The Cimbria Arrived.
Ten Rreeck and Pm role.

New YORK, Dec. THE steamship Cimbria.
from Hamburg has arrived at Sandy Hook
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-08
'g voy age he intends to undertake next

year. .
The object Of the professors expedition Is to
study the geography, the photography and the
natural history of the Polar sen. and If possible
OF Behring's Strait with view of demonstrat-
ing the practcabilty of navigation In the North
Polar
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-08
when Announced
PORTUGAL,

The Governments Position Upsn Fapaf
Elections.
LIsBoH, Dec. Portugal will maintais tfze
veto Of Papal elections.
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caused here to-day by u report which was
posted in the Corn Exchange that the City Of
Berlin was lost off the English coast with all
on board. A report was however, later ON re-
ceived from the National Associated Press de-
nyng he truth Of the report.
e., III. King, ex-President Of the Bank Of Mon
treal is passenger on the City of Berlin.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-08
Rurial of Iatut. Sim
Further Indian Depredations ON the Plains

NAHANT, Dec. 7.-Lieut. Simons. Of the Huron,
was buried to-day.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-08
ITALY.

The POpe's Health Improving.
ROME. Dec. THE health Of the Pops liz fuf~s
proving.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-08
Bridge at NicOpolis Broken Doun--Tla
Russaan Position RtfOre Erzexgums

IoNpoN Dee IA dispatch from Bucharest
saws the bridge across fhe Danube at Niegp0iiD
was broken on Tuesday. and sixteen pontoens
were sunk. Farther dam age vas exDseted D.
A dispatch from CJnsfantinopte says the k15-
alan nGsitions at Erzeroum re yery Critical
i he Tarks are threatening their eomnuaiea-
dons.
Osman pasha claims successful sorttes and
AN abundanee 81 provisions and ammunition.
ltOHeTAWINoPLE, Dec. LIN letter read
from Osman Rasha, he claims nine succassfui
aorteis during the month of Noyember. He
also states that he has an abundance Of provS-
sions and ammunition.