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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-17
THE wORKENGMEN IN TENNESSEE.
The Coming City Canvass in Nashville t,
be Made ON a street WOrkingmen's
Basis.
ICincinnati Enquirer.l


NASHVILLE, Aug. ia meeting of
workingmen, numbering 300 or 400, was
held in the courthouse to- night. Their
behavior throughout was orderly, but a
determination was shown to have a new
deal Of city office holders. The commit
tee on resolutions reported, reciting that
the working and producing classes are
not represented III any municipal or
legislative bodies that the ballot box
was the only true place to maintain
their tight; that they earnestly recon-
mend organization for political pur-
poses, under the name of the Protective
Labor Party.
They demand-first, the protection of
labor, not deeming it antagonistic to
capital; second, the enactment of just
laws to protect labor; third. that we
heartily invite the cooperation of every
dustry, and pledge ourselves to sustain
all the candidates we select; that the
central committee be empowered to
call ward meetings to select delegates
to the convention for the nomination Of
all officers of the city, and when advis-
able to call county and State conven-
tions.
The other resolutions demand the re-
monetization of silver, making green
backs legal tender for all debts; that
the government issue ten millions
monthly until the distress of the coun-
try is relieved; that we are opposed to
contraction that we look on the Peni-
Tertiary system as an outrage, and one
workingmen. The resolutions were
adopted enthusiastically.
The committee reported members of
ward committees, and when it was dis
covered that three or four bosses were
among the members they were lmme-
diately removed, and out-and.out work
ingmen substituted. The meeting was
thoroughly representative of the work
ing class. A firm determination was ex-
pressed to make the coming city can
vass on strict workingmen' s basis.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-17
The Indian Troubles.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16-A dispatch from
Howard's camp, dated August 9, the day on
which Chief Joseph struck Gibbons, says of
the enemy: They have been pressed into a
headlong flight, which has exhausted their
powers and dragged them into misery; their
families and their little ones have accompa-
MED them in the hurried exile into which they
have been driven.
The latest official advices say of them that
they have already made their way through
Pehme Pass, and are following the Salmon
river up. By this means they take the rough
est route, which makes it very difficult for the
soldiers to pursue, and it is probable the In
dams will succeed in reaching their destina-
tion in Northern Idaho.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-17
TIE FIRE W0RsHEPPERs.

In the Russian Caucasus is the tower
Of Bakon, the point Of pilgrimage of
the fire worsbipers from period far
beyond the era Of Mohammedanism
The pilgrims are now few in mum Der.
The residents Of the tower are earnest
advocates Of the faith, together WITH
sundry disciples OF zoroaster. Their
worship, costumes and ceremonles are
precisely as in ancient times. The tower
has no windows. The interior is reached
only by subterranean passages. IL Is
an immense building, and is surrounded
by high wall. Within this wall and
encircling the tower are high columns
Of flame, which spring from the earth
and are made with the naphtha that Is
found in large quantities in the -nr-
rounding soil Of the mountains. These
fires are kept perpetually burning.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-17
THE RUINS OF PETTsBURG.
Inability of officials to Convict the Lead
ers i'm the Late Riot.
A. Il 1
Cincinnati Commercial. |

tCinclnnatl Commerc1al.
PITTsBURG, Aug. 1.-THE work of ar
resting rioters goes bravely on, and q
large company Of gentlemen who were
actively engaged in the late disturb
ances are now in durance. However.
arresting rioters is one thing and con-
victing them is another. There seems
the men or fear OF the consequences
OF testifying against them among the
people, and as q consequence many who
were engaged in the late riot cannot be
identified, and will have to be dis
charged.
In the meantime while the city au-
thorities are endeavoring to settle with
these gentlemen, the workingman is
coming to the surface with unmistak-
able signs of strength. The question of
labor and capital is again agitated,
city, and the woTkingmen have taken
an earnest, decided stand, which evil
IDENTIFY means business. Mass meetings
are being held in various parts of the
city almost nightly, and Working
mems ticket in the fall will be the re-
suit. Enthusiastic speakers proclaim
the rights OF labor to their hearers as
the rights of labor are viewed from the
workingman's standpoint. Theories
bordering on communistici principles
are frequently advanced, impossi-
billties are projected, and consid-
erable amount of balderdash is venti-
lated, but there is no Disgusting
the fact that the working class gene
rally is aroused, and if a thorough or
ganization can be effected it is equally
sure that the laboring people will pitch
both old parties overheard, and go in
| strongly for a labor ticket But it ia lust
possible that they will not pull to-
gether, and will split upon the rock OF
difference of opinion as to the prin-
cipIes of the new party. While the
working people are all in earnest and
willing to sacrifice the old parties, there
are differences between the several or
ganizations already formed as to the
platform to be adopted. If they can pull
together and agree to present a solid
front on the Sth of September, the time
appointed for the convention, there will
be revolution in politics in this coun-
try such as was not dreamed OF in our
philosophy.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-17

WASHINGTON, Aug, 16.-Messrs. Sheldon
and Bryce. have joint letter from Judge
Billings this morning to the effect that in case
there is any obstruction put in the way Of de-
PENDANTS and intervenors to bond the logs
under his order in chambers of the 18th, he will
proceed to New Orleans at once to hear and
pass on the question at issue, with view OF
allowing the. property to go into immediate
possession of the claimants. There are some
$4,000 Of the logs detained; the aggregate
value as they lie is about S350,000.
It is stated good security has been offered
the government to the amount of S150,000, and
it Is asserted. when the title is settled, only
about one-tenth Of these logs will vest in the
government. These logs have been held over
ninety days, and involve the employment and
subsistence of some 1900 workmen.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-17
The Beginning of the Ohio Campaign.

t>poSihl W tIie DeInoNtat.J
-GINCINNATI. Aup 16.-The Ohio campaign
opened tonight at Belefontaine in speech
by Judge West, which was mainly devoted to
the discussion of the labor question. He said
that there should be an irreconclable antag-
onism, tending to collision, between labor and
capital, Is most unnatural, since their inter-
ests and prosperity are inseparable. Is it
not the part of wisdom to devise and apply
some method of intermanagement which
shall iseeure their harmonious cooperation
by adopting and applying gradual scale of
compensation, conditioned on the net earn
1ngs? But this, he said, should not be brought
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-17
THE WORKINGMEN.
Organization of Various Labor, COmmu.
nistic and Interna tfOnaI Parties.
(St, Louis Times.


New YORK, Aug. 15.-The Graphic's
Philadelphia special says an attempt is
being made by Representatives of all the
trades-unions in this State to form a
new political party to be known as the
Protective Labor Party Of the United
States. Several meetings have taken
place in this city, to which reporters
were not admitted; but interviews with
prominent labor agitators esta olish the
fact that they are sanguine Of success,
They denounce the communistic prin-
ciples Of the Workingmen's party, now
forming in the Eastern States, and
claim tue following as their platform {:
First, mutual protection OF labor; Sec
ond. direct representation of working
classes iii municipal, States and con-
gressional legislation third, the repeal
OF all oppressive laws against labor and
the enactment OF just laws for the pro-
lection of labor.
Meetings are also being held by Inter-
natlonalists, of whom there are about
1860 in this city. They have adopted
most OF the ultra communistic princi-
pies and indorse the recent acts of the
strikers. The leaders of the Interna-
tionalist party are principally French,
and it is claimed that prominent
delegates from Berlin and Paris are
now on tnelT way TO tn1S country for the
purpose OF effecting a thorough organi-
zation Of the labor party. The move
ment is keeping pace in New York with
the efforts being made elsewhere. The
action Of the State Convention of the
Workingmen's party at Cincinnati on
Saturday last has greatly encour-
aged the chief .agitators Of the
subject in this city. One of the
leaders said to-day that the labor
question is now fairly to the front, and
nothing can stop the movement until
the question is settled at the polls. Yes
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-17
The Saratoga Races.

Especial to the Democrat
SARATOGA, Aug. 16.-First race to-day for
the Grinstead stakes for two year olds,
Maiden, three quarters of a mile, resulted in
dead heat for the first place between the
Duke of Magenta and Spartan. Time :1634
The stakes were divided between Magenta
and Spartan, In the second race, mile and
three-fourths, Viceroy, Tom Ochiltree and
Vera Cruz passed under the string together.
The judges gave first place to Vera Cruz, the
second to Ochiltree and third to yiceroy.
Time 3:17.
: The third race, mile and one-eighth, was
won by Madge in 2:04l4 The winner sold for
$40 in a pool of S1210
Free handicap, over hurdles, mile heats,
was won by Redding in l :53s4, 1:53.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-17
The knights of Pythias.
Especial TO the Democrat

CLEVELAND, Aug. 16.-The Knights OF
Pythias in attendance upon the sessions Of
the Supreme Lodge of the World participated
in a grand prize drill yesterday afternoon.
Class A, first prize, a Pythian banner, was
awarded to Columbus Division
The second prize-S1Oo in gold-was award
cd to the Dayton Ohio Lodge.
The third prize-gold badge-to the best
commander, to Capt. Heinmniller, of Column
bus.
Glass B, first prize, United States flag, was
awarded to Lafayette qnd.) Lodge; second
prize, $50 in gold, to Toledo ohio Lodge;
third prize, gold badge, to the best COM
mander, to Capt. Carnahan, of Lafayette.
Indiana.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-17

The Turks have German at the head
Of the Central army, an Euglishman in
command of the Black Sea feet, two
Prussians prominent among the engi-
neers, an Egyptian taking the lead in
the artillery department, and another
Engli5hman handling the cavalry. The
Russians have five or six German gen
erals, a Polish chief of staff, two Arme-
mans in command in Asia, and a Variety
of other foreigners scattered through
their service. Neither side has an
Ohioan. so the chances of war are not
seriously disturbed.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-17
The EsOrtler Outrage.

WASHINGTON, Aug 16.-Alluding to the Rio
Grande City outrage, Acting Secretary Sew
ard does not hesitate to characterize the affair
as a most outrageous proceeding, and most
daring violation of international treaty obli-
CATION, and is quoted, "Not only will this
government insist upon the prompt pursuit
and capture Of the desperadoes, but will also
demand their signal and immediate punish
ment;, every one of the offenders must be
brought to Justice
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-17
The Massacre of Christians at Eski sashra,

LONDON, Aug. 16.-The Nears' Bucharest
correspondent says: From reports which con-
tlnue to arrive here very much fear that the
particulars concerning the Eski Saghra mas
sacreS were understated rather than over
many days longer not single Christian will
Balkans
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-17
Heward's Whereabouts.
Especial to the Democrat.i |

u
VIRGINIA, Montana, Aug. 16.-Gen. How
ards command arrived at Bannock the night
of the 18th, and left for Horse Prairie the next
morning. All the Cinnamon of Horse Prairie
are missing and are supposed to be killed.
The rear guards OF the Indians are still on
Horse Prairie
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-17

GALVESTON, Aug. 16.-A Ners special re-
ports fight in Mexico between the klckapoo
and Lpan tribes of Indians, in which seven
teen Lipans were killed. n.
margo, opposite Ringgold Barracks. j,
A Fort Clark special says: Mexican CATTLE
thieves drove $50 head OF cattle across the
Rio Grande on the 14th inst.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-17
Greeting Gibbons.
Especial to the Democrat

Especial to the DemOcrat.I
DEER LODGE, Aug. 15-Gen. Gibbons ar
rived here at 10 o'clock this morning, accom-
panied by Lieut.. Jacobs. He was met at the
hotel by all citizens who did not go to the
front, and also by a number of ladies who de-
sired to give the hero of Big Hole Pass q
hearty welcome.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-17
WAR NOTES.
The Russians Not Advancing from Arda :
han.

Especial to the Democratl
ERzERoUM, Aug. 16.-The reports that the
Russians were advancing from Ardahan on
Olti are unfounded. There are only six bat
talions, two batteries and one regiment of
cavalry at Ardahan. Four battalons de-
tached from that direction are now encamped
at Gaim
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-17
The Victims of the Indians.
[Special to the Democrat.I

HELENA, Aug. 16.-The advices from Vir-
ginia of the 18th are as follows: News
from Bannock just received says that q
scouting party has just returned bringing in
the bodies of Montague James Smith, Flynn
and Farnsworth. The Indians were thirty
five miles south of Bannock yesterday morn
ing, and had taken all the horses on Upper
Horse Prairie, and were moving slowly.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-17
The Four Per Cents.
[speeiaI to the Democrat.

Especial to the DemOcrat.
NEW YORK, Aug. 16.-In reference to re-
ported trouble brewing between the four per
cent loan syndicate and certain banks and
bankers, the Post says that the four per cents
are to-day at par and even slightly above par,
and the proposed funding Of the six per cent
bonds will not be in the least affected by the
present condition of things.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-17

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16.-The Treasury De-
partment has advices that the whaling
schooner Edward Lee received a broadside Of
round shot, followed by rape, from gun
boat, while whaling in the caribbean sea-
The Treasury Department, at the instance of
the State Department. has instituted inquiry.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-17
CAPITAL NEWS.
The American Grain Trade.
Especial to the Democrat


WASHINGTON, Aug. 16.-The United States
Minister to Greece asserts in q telegram that
the United States can now and henceforth
control to a large extent, the grain markets
Of Europe. He says that Russia has been
our only competitor, and, anticipating the
future course of this trade, British capitalists
are now building six of the largest size iron
vessels for the transportation Of breadstuffs
from our shores on English account.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-17
The Benning ton Celebration.

Especial to the DemOcrat.I
BENNINGTON, Vt, Aug. 16.-To-day's pro-
cession excites even more enthusiasm than
yesterdays
The presence of the President imparts spe-
eial eclat to the crowd, which is variously es-
timated at from 5000 to $500.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-17
The smuggling Denmark.
Especial to the Democrat.l ]

Especial to the Democrat
New YORK, Aug. 16.-A libel was filed to-day
against the steamer Denmark by the United
States District Attorney. The libel asserts
that on August 81, 1874, and June 49, 1877,
$82398 worth of silk was smuggled into this
port by the captain of that steamer.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-17
sentence of a Striker.

Especial to the Democrat.l
NEW YORK, Aug. 16.-McDaniel, one OF the
Central Railroad strikers, has been sentenced
to pay a fine of fifty dollars and remain in
jail until further order of court.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-17
MONEY AND STOCKS.


Especial 70 the DemOcrat.J
new YORK, Aug; 16.-Gold 1O5aa; 2. s: 6's
OF 1881. HIS; do coupons 112A011122s /;
5-2o's of 1865, new issue, 107; do 1867, 1o9I
M1094; do 1868, coupons, 111aQ0111a4; 10-40ss,
1875; do coupons 1922 currency 6's, 1241sW
125; new SIS no.
95 3-16; y. S. 5-2Os, 1865, 1854; do 1867,
107; 10-40s, 1881 new SIS 1917; Erie S7s.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-17
Junior Single scull Race.
[Snecial to the Damnf

Especial to the Democratl
DETROIT, Aug. 1.-THE junior single scul
race was won by Sandway, of Rochester, New
York. Time, :46.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-17
A Savings Bank Suspended.
Especial to the Democrat.l

Especial to the Democrat
New YORK, Aug. 16.-The excitement over
the suspension of payments by the Long
Island Savings Bank continues. The counsel
for the bank issued card this morning de-
claring the solvency of the institution.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-17
The Greek Volunteer Movement.
tS tl,1

ALEXANDRIA, Aug. 16.-The Greek volun-
teer movement is increasing. A further de-
tachment of 100 started yesterday for Greece.
The authorities have detained sixty volun-
teers intending to leave, on the ground of
their being subjects of the Porte.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-17
Death of the Attorney General OF Virginia
Especial to the Democrat.

RICHMOND, Aug. 16.-Raleigh I. Daniel
Attorney General of Virginia died this after
noon from hemorrhage Of the bowels, aged
seventy-two. He was i'll only two days.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-17
MARINE.

New YORK, Aug. 16.-Arrived out: Nor
mandie Andean. Homeward: Therisina for
Wilmington, Princessenn for New Orleans
Switzerland for Philadelphia.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-17
FOREIGN MARKETS.

LIVERPOOL, Aug. 16, p. m.-Uplands, Low
Middling clause, September and October
delivery, 6 1-32d., new crop, shipped Noyem-
Der and December; by sail, Lied.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-17
The Government Candidate for the French,
Assembly
Especial to t. e Democrat !

PARIS Aug. 16.-Emile Olivier has solicited
and been refused the government patronage
as candidate in the Department of Var. Ie-
mercier, formerly the Bonapartist prefect.
runs against him.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-17
The Richmond CoI,ectorshjp.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16.-The Republican
says: "The decision in the case of Collector
Russell, of Richmond, Va, is not closed
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-17
DOMESTIC NEWS.
The National Dental Convention.
Especial to the Democrat

OAKLAND, Md, Aug. 16-ln yesterdays
session of the Dental Convention, which was
mainly of scientific character, Drs. Taft, OF
Cincinnati, and J. r. Walker, of New Orleans,
: were conspicuous in discussions.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-17

several failures have occurred in the silk
trade, including one for a million of dollars.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-17
A government official Suspended.

Especial to the Democrat.I
WASHINGTON, Aug. 16.--E. X. Smith, Sur
veyor General of Montana, charged with mis-
demeanor in office, has been suspended
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-17
Failures in the Lyons silk Traaa.
[Special to the Den

lSoecial to the Democrat
LONDON, Aug. 16.-The Fmaneier says that
according to private advices from LYONS
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-17

| about by compulsory legislation, but by the
efforts OF capitalists.
New-York tribune., 1877-08-07
CnrTnN NiARKErs.

AUGUSTA. Aug. G.-Cotton du and lowcr Middlng,
II l4c. Low MidIlnN lie; Good Ordinary lOpci sa-,
- ttTI4oRg. Aug 6-Coon dull: Niddhns ~ 'c low
gs- receipts bies exports coasv-, - bales sales 20
PoslS%' Aux 5.-Cot,on GuIi ,rGalng I2'se; Low
Il dtdiug I7c. Good Ordinary, l4r; exports o. Great
CuApif-ION. Aug. 6.-tuttou iul Mdlug II lc.i Low
NII!us Ili4r. Good Ordinary, lof. exports cOa-tWsc,
$50 aairs. sales. so baes; stoco 2@53 bales .
CiNoisyArL Aur 6.-tguon oull ari lower; hWdll,e,
ui-rt low .tding. lose. Good OriHaIy. lone snip
rnaufs ei bales: -ales bales; stOcA, 5.llo Daes.
GALVESTON. Aug Got ou nominal: Autdlns, c.; Low
NddIug. go Good Ordinary, lhc; net receipts, Il
bsI,s exports colstnis.. @lJ b9e- stock - Jalrs
uomnal; NiItHtue lOi2d ii'sc.. low
Hdine lO0 l0 c; GoDd ordinary -aJ oe net receipts,
wy1,rgis Ane g. cotton quiet aul easier Mlddla ys
shipments 400 biitoi 'ttH 1'o
NFy.pEIF.Ss aug. Cotton quiet; Midi1g. II l'c
Low Mruug iO3ic. GoNi Ordinary. lUfci net rec"pis,
DG ics 0-s receipts JJ2 bales exports 80 Great Brian.
No.yOlN Aug. 6-''otteu quiet ant easy Mibiine lie
net receipts 80 bales exports cosstwse S23 bales stock
'l.fd, .psLriiA Aug 6.-Corou quiet: sIdiums I2c
Low Addng. II ss. Cool Ordinary, llci cIos. receipts,
81 bales: si.s u srinuers 2l1 baos stock 4,f73 b4'e
ST. IOIi- Aug. G-tott"n uucl1n-'1i Nalilne, llc :
Tnvg NffIiug. lN1r, Good ordinary, 3-c; receipts
il.ie.: sfisneuts 80 bales: stock 2,7u7 bales
s.rA.NAH 4 G.-t'HltOH dulf dlddHrg llc.. Low
Nidl ne GOOD Ordinary. uei ict rrrflpis bales
e- -.iuise % bales: sales bales. SO l. l3pS haies
I,y yiIing II1t.. GO,i Ordinary lJ4c hei receipts,
5 ba,es: exports coast ase, - bacsi stock, S'l bales
PRINT CLOTH MARKET.
peoyIpENcE r. L. Aug G-Prntine cloths dull and nOui'
naiy uuchau.od at 4,i'44ls offered, vitnih asked.