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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-05

friends Of Mr.. Tilden in the National Conven-
ton would consent to voting Tor st. Louis this
matter had to be inquired into Senator Har-
num- OF Connecticut, chairman Of tbe com
miHes, Mr.. Eaton, member from Kansas, Mr..
Edward g Go2par # New YORK rspresseintt.ng M
and several others. either rnembers of tho com
msttee or. .pieyes, bsid a conference
at the Lindell. Mr. Rilden's friends claimed
for him the right Of prior consideration.
In the next convention while Mr. Eaton. Of 1ean-
sas, warmly espoused Mr. Hendricks cause
and urged that he ought 10 reesive the notntta-
ton without opposition.
Mr.. Priest occupied middle ground, Esnd wins
not willing to commit himself 10 either side
He said st. Louis and Missouri will butt do
tlGeir duty towards the psrty. bth he did no
think there wa5 any ssniT9It N yet deyelogsd in
The position taken. by some ?f the strong
fion 10 Hendricks. Nothing WITS decided upon
beyond the fact thnt II Missouri proelaims for
Hendricks, Mr.. Tildenis friends-will never con-
sent to the selection Of st. Louis ss the place EDr
the next convention.
DR.. Miller, ef Nebraska, was expected, but did
Bot come. He wrote, fBpwevef strongly in
dorsing Dir. Tilden as the Eext nominee.
rtfB HA1D1sa or GAMBLING HOUSES
is still kept up unrslentnHiy, and many have
already stteeumbed. It IL evident that the m
blgrs will not reap harVess In bt. Louis this
winter.
IT. the way of river news there Is absolutely
fact that the Ghouteat. Oapt Thofweshn's 8 new
boat, viii lenye here for New Orleans e5n the 7th
irst., and wilt ut Oue glits sr ths cOti 9n trade.
The boat has been finished In very handsoms
style and will accommodate q sew passengers
about rs comfortably as any steamer on the
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-05
THE COURTS.
opening of the Term.

After tfls long summer vacation the courts
will again be- opened to-day for the regular
transaction of business. Judges court officers
and lawyers will bring O renewed vigon to the
discharge of their labors after their season of
rest and idleness at home or saunterings
abroad Ye reporter will be on hand. taking
notes as usual but as he sits down he will only
put d new point on bis pencil ia place Of tile
one he wore off yesterday at something else
than noting lawyers dinbbles and the auarrsls
of foohs that make them rich. We merely adopt
the old proverb. and disclaim all purpose oil
offending -.
TEE VARIOUS COURT ROOMS
have all been refurnishad and renewed in ele-
Court, for the neglect of viii II q certsin Admin
istrator Of the city .was ealed TO an PLANTATION
and sgeendesome daYsago. but from whom we
havenot yet heard. +.
THE SUPREME CoUET ROOM
has been entirely renovated and elegantly,up-
holstered hronghoat. as we understand the
judges themselves are to be. 1t Is rumored--
End We have The v,g best
IN an ats%pt e % a, n nD ] IN ths
] as n h ss sn s S s5s s s sci aE sE S % mosn s
the justices Of the Federal Supreme Court, as
well as by those OF other States.
On Saturday last
JUDGE ROGERS ANNOUNCED
from tho, bench that there had been a meeting
of the Judges Of the district courts In his Office.
that morning for the purpose Of framing rules
for the different courts. He said, fufther, that
they would hold another meeting on Saturday
next, and in the meanwhile they would DO OBJ
iiged IL the members. OF the Bar would make
such suggestions on tbs subject as Right occur
to them.
JUDGE BTLLINis,
OF theUnited States District Court. will als9op
his coslrtto- day. Enpassa,a We may remark that
those of the State courts, as we'll as to the ele-
ganee, and even grandeur, wit which the
clerks office, Of his court is finished Off Both
the District and Circuit Court rooms need reno
vation throughout.
Among other openings, In the court line We
mast not neglect to. mention thai OF our geniD
ored member of the New Orleans. bsg.. 1t j.
hardly necessary to remind tins public that this
nudge Of good lianors pgesides In the Old Cos
at 10 q. m. sharp with an elegant deas1neT.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-05
A Nihilist Plot.

NThe Russian police have discovered fresh
NAhilist plot, which is said to have been sup
ported by persons of all ranks and classes in
officers holding commands in the army, now in
the field, are implicated Numerous arrests
have been effected in consequence. chiefly at
ASSOCIATE 1ns in these cities have been dissolved
by order of the police and more stringent regu-
lations have been enacted against the press. A
copy has been found Of an anonymous letter,
dated Kazan, melting the people to rebellion and
suggesting disturbances on the occasion of the
arrival Of sick trains from the seat of war, and
of friends of soldiers who have fallen yiel inns to
the campaign. The Minister Of justice pre-
sented report to the Gar stating that Nihil-
ism, oUUIafIsm aud d1safectlon are rapidly
spreading, and that TIE police fl d themselves
unable to suppress those tendencies In the face
Of the corruption and moral decay prevailing
throughout Russian society.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-05
Porseses Last challenge.
IN. Z WoeldI

Summer bsfore last when Gen. Jnason Kjf--
patrick was eanyassfng Indiana for the Bepnb-
icans, he spoke Of Gen. Forrest ip such q way
that the latter challenged him TO fight duel. As
soon rs the challenge was sent Forrest WroEe to'
Gen. Basil Duke, of Kentucky, that In case his.
for nomsnt-ho would cali On Dake to. be his
second. The letter further said that In thes
Duke to insist hat tho duel should be foaght ON
horseback WITH sabrss az that was the proper
way for twa nlrymen 10 NEE. Gen. Duke at
once enga&[ Dr. bis principal a steed for the,
encounter horse recommended BY his ogner
to go oyer a church steepie i'll neeessary-alG
awaited Gen. Kifpatriek's reply. Fitzpatrick.
however. declined to fight on the ground that
he and Forrest did not move in thssame s0eaat
spAere." Had this duel taken place ft doaD ~ :
fally dramatic
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-05
Thc Presidents southern Policy.
[Oineinnati Enquirer.

WAs41NaToN Noy. !. Congressman Go2de
publican side Of the House to o-day by Offering
the following resolution, which was read
Resotrpd That in the Judgment of this
House the action OF the President In withdraw
ing the Federal troops from the States of South
Carolina aud Louisiana was wise Just and con-
sttutional. that it has contributed IN q large
degree to the restoration of peace and harmony
throughout the country. and is entitled to re-
ceive the cordial support OF oil mon who realize
in the East or West we have one country. one
Constitution, and one destiny"
OF course there were instant objections on the
Republican side even to allowing the resou' 'nu
TO be referred. which was all Mr.. Goode a d
at this time He intends, however TO force a
vote on II al the earle t opportunity. and make
the Republican members show the people
whether or no they do approve their Presidents
notion.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-05
Hayes Fidelity to Party as seen by an
OnnnMeIlt.
Washington Correspondence Detroit News

Washington Correspondence Detroit News
Hayes never nsgeets to pay his debts whom
ever he has the assets to do 1t with. The other
day the United States district attorney OF one
Of the Western Territories suddenly died. A
lifelong asprant for the position heard Of the
occurrence and rushed over to the White House
to secure the appointment He was met by the
smiling and genial Mr.. Hayes. who re-
marked Good morning" The gentleman
admitted 1t for the sake Of the, argument,
Hayes Of the sad bereavement Yes" said Mr..
Hayes. i have just appointed a good man in
was. Of great assistance to our party last fall
during the trouble about the count" "The hi
YOU say remarked the now dfsgusted aspirant.
you think you are Just Q trifle pfeeipitGte in
this ter, Mr.. HayesP The man hasn't been
dead three q hours be isnt cold yet and be may 4 !,
he does.h replied Mr.. Hayes ''it's too late any
way, and don't think he's that kind of man
besides, Mr.. Campbell has done d great deal for
the Darty,"
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-05

Yesterday ut Ia o'clock the Association Of the
Veterans OF the Mexican War held their annual
meet ing ut their rooms ON ST. Charles street.
The meeting was Wsll attended. and resulted In
the election of the following officers. John u.
Purcell, president: s. FL. Levy. first vice presi-
dent; W. 4. Price. second yieg president: Rich
nrer; w. t. Mclean. msfshal: Josiah Fisk.
chaplain: financial COMMITTEES, d. NJ. Hoflings-
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-05
The Growth of the Roman Catholic
Church.

The Republione Francaise gives some statis-
tics Of the increase which has been made in the
hierarchy of the Roman Catholi Church dur
ing the pontifcate of the present Pope.
During his Heightened reign. Plus TX has, it
appears. founded 20 metropolitan churches, 1870
episcopal chairs, C, airs nulius diRcesos. 8
apostolic sdelegafons. 33 apostolic vicarages and
Is apost tolfaprefectures In Europe at the pre-
sent time there are altogether sos bish prizes
and arehbishoprics. either Immediately sub
5ect TO the Papal See or suffragans of metropoli-
tan churches; in America, "a; in Africa. ii: /:
in Asia. 10, and In Austrslia and Polynesia. 81.
OF religious orders there are So; Of monaslic
Thirteen States are represented atthe Vatican,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-05

[N. Y. Tribune.1

PitIin iE. stin talking. He grows more and
more unhappy about the Administration and
more and more mysterious about the hidden
infauity In the .settlenent OF the Louisiana
this prediction: I'D rather be- Ctnkltne than
President. think he IL on the windWard side
for 1880 This talk about Grant Will help him.
because gonkling is Grants man."
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-05
AMUREMEN1TG. A

ST. FATRIck's HABb.-Msssrs. Schubert and.
Drexel deserve to be conplimented aor tho
taste and talont they have displayed in the con-
struetion of the stage at ST. Patriek's Hall. The
work is well done, indeed, and the fsescoes OF
Mr.. Schubert although he had so very little
tinbe to paint them, will please our public. Yes.
although painted on such short notice, they
Offer o severe. criticism on the dauhs
that are to be found In some OF our public
institutions. Now. to speak Of the performance
Of the Rentz Minstrels last evening, we Iaay say
that it was a combinations of the negro min
strel, variety concert and Lydia Thompson
very pleasing featares. The costumes Of the
femals performers. are beautiful as their
shapes, ard the singing. in soIne respects,
quite good. We will take another occasion
to speak longer Of these performers.
aEfEfEs .HE4TEz-fhe Varieties .h - fssasfs eas
simply as a reminder. The Two Orphans" are
| 20 be presented In the original foEm.as per
| formed on the French boards-with Miss Kate
Caxton In the advantageous role II Louise. the
Blind GIL. assisted by a troupe every member
of which, so far as we can Judge from he names
on the bills, visit this city for the first time.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-05
Morton's successor.
ISL. Louis Times.l

WASHINGTON. Nov. i.-Indianiaps consider
Dan Voorhees, almost sure OF appointment by
Gov. Williams as Mortons successor. although
some say Mr.. w. s. Holman, who represented
the nfth district for fifteen years conseoutiyely,
with the exception Of the Thirty ninth Con.
gress. will be appointed Mr.. Holman served
on various inportant committees. In the hs Forty
mittee on Public Buildings and Lands. Mr..
Wells. Of the second Missouri district. being
second on the eomntttee. Mr.. Hendricks has
and 1t is thought he would decline If the place
was rendered him.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-05
A superfluous ana Dangerous once.

WASHINGTON. Novn1.-The collector of GUS
toms at Sitka. who recently reported to he
treasury his return to San Francisco in the
forms the Secretary of the Treasury, by tele-
graph, that there is no use for any such Office
1t Is understood that his objection grows, out of
dians, The government actually had to ad-
vance money 10 ship collector to this remote
port, and as the pr sent man refuses the posi-
ton, treasury officials say that the port had
better be closed, especially as his sincerity
would seem to be vouchrd for by the fact that he
throws up an Office worth s2500 year.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-05

The death Of Ser ator Morton viii stfh farther
reduce the small Republican majority In the
stalled the Senate will stand. counting Senator
David Davis as Republican: Eepuhlieans. : g:
Democrats. 81, with three yaeanssrs 70 hli.
and giving the vacanees In Louisian.s and
South Carolina to the Democrats. thouxh Ii lis
aod Reetions viii b. SO eanerous va senate
would be equally divided and the Vic q President
would have the casting vote.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-05

namely. France, Chilli. PERU. 0osta Rica. Niea-
Prineipalfty Of Monaco. On the other hand the
Pope Is represented abroad by apostolic
nuneios, delegates. OF charges d'affaires. Ia
GELS, The Hague: by an apostolic internnncio In
Brazil, who is. also delegate fot the States Of
Paraguay, Bolivia, Chill and the Argentine Re-
public and by single. apostolic for the states
81 San Domingo Hayti ard Venezuela, while Q
similar appointment for the States OF Central
America. Colombia and Peru is ut the present
moment yacGnt.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-05
Proposed Reduction Of the Army.
cincinnati Commercial.l


WASHINGTON, Oct. so,-A meeting Of the sub
|committee Of the Appropriation. Com mittee.
consfsting OF Messrs. Atkins. Hewitt and Fos-
ter was held to-day. These gentlemen will
haB especial charge Of the army bill. The first
live Slesire to reduce the army to $4,000, but Mr..
lFner Ii in favor of IN intaining 1t as at pres
lent a. ,Oopl. Mr. Clymer is believed to be the
IonlM Democratic member of the committee who
lis opposed to reduction of the army. At the
regular session the Democrats will endeavor TO
Preduce the army to $1,000 men. Mr.. ylymer is
kthe only Democrat on the Appropriation Com
)mittee who opposes the reduction.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-05
silver,
Cincinnati Enquirer

WASHINGTON. Oct. 3o.--The silver advocates in
Congress have several propositions. They can
be boiled down into few. One plan is to re-
legal tender without limit Another IL to make
a double standard for silver and gold. Another
is to make subsidiary silver csfns uni mited,
a limited legal tender. The most favored propo-
sition is the first one, to restore the dollar OF
the daddies.N
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-05
stalnn nansls

NEw YoRK, Nov. A startling statement was
made In Jersey City last night. to the effect that
all the bonds given by the city officials for good
behavior had been stolen from the City Hall. All
the facts that could be obtained were that q
ypting man. name unknown had entered the
office of Jno, w. Vancliffe clerk + the Board Of
Finance Friday. during the absence OF Van
cliffe. and asked for a sheet Of letter paper and
pen. These were furnished him under the i'm
preston that he wanted TO write O letter to the
clerk on official business. Shortly after his de-
parture the package of twenty-seveh bonds
r4ur rt,tis at,,.r
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-05
MUNICIPAL MATTERS.
TaE FERNANDINA FUND.

The relief committee appointed by the Mayor
to raise funds to. aid in gaecoriag the poor OF
Fernandina. Fla who have been, 50 sorely tried
by the late epidemic, will report to hfs honor
to- day that they have closed their labers. The
am oant collected In the short time thar the CON-
mittee has been at work approximates s250o.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-05
An rnd,snapo,ts Fire.

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. "A fire broke out in the
eff1ee Of the indianapolis Publishing Company.
where several weekly newspapers are publish
ed. The fire was confined TO the upper stories.
which were burnt. Considerable damage was
done adjoining buildings.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-05
A Tcxas Nerther COMING.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 4.@-Signals are ordered up
at Indialna and Galveston, and a norther is
coming Tomorrow that may last several days.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-05
Won MOltke's Advice.
IN. Y. Tribune,

The Turkish successes are partly dur, to the
advice OF some of the best srrategists ip Eurone
IT Is reported that Won Moltke, sitter irving the
impartiality accorded the Turks similar favor.
and watches with peculiar interesst the develop
nents which result 90 s.s
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-05
WAR NOTES.
WORE Russian successes.

LONDON, Nov. A Russian official dispatch,
dated Bogot, November 2, says: Gen. karozolf
announces the capture at Daitlewan, northeast
of Orehanie. Of seven large and thirty small
fortified positions. Ihe Turks left upwards of
100 dead on the field. Our loss is insignificant.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-05
CITY EG,slOEs.

Stephen Thompson WIS lodged In tho Harb0r
Station. charged with pilfering sugar.
iprecRnet Station. charged with cUwhiding Jan1
White. his wife.
Bridget CaYaaaugh was locked up In tho
Third Precinct station, charged with being
drunk and petty larceny
Westley Washington was lodged In the Gem
brtl Stftion last night charged with shooting af,
r. b. Keller with intent to commit murder.
At half@past n O'Clock Saturday morning a4
boy, named Toay Palegnia. had his leg broken
bY being run over by o spring wagon, at the
corner Of st. Ann and Decatur streets.
Clovis Bielaman is ~ prisoner In the Bnburban
Station, charged with orawing dangerous
weapon on Mr.. Nicholas and carrying o con-
cealed weapon, to wit, pistol.
Margaret Madison was. locked up in the Can-
trial Station, charged with cutting and slightly
wounding Kate Sammsrs at the corner Of 0frod
aud Peters streets, Sunday evening.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-05
sHIPWREf KED.

Crew of a schooner Picked Up at Sea.
Capt. K!ughist. Of the German steamship
Frankfurt, from Bremen via Havre. who
reached this port with his vessel yesterday
Emorning. reports that in the forenoon Of octo-
t3er is ho sighted q schooner In distress, and
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-05

Get your plain and fancy candies, pure Ave
year old california wines and fireworks at
Miller & DieImann's. so and 81 South Peterss
seven pounds OF stick and ten pounds OF bro. Ken
stick Iagniappe candy for one dollar. al. d all
other goods In proportion.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-05
The New Orleans Rifle club.

There was large attendance et the grounds
Of the New Orleans Rifle Club yesterday, the
principal contest OF the day being another
battle foFsthe hand champion badgs. Major
shpley aud Mr. G. Kressner awakened the
target attendants with their well directed balls,
but, whas with wind andlweathes. the old score
was not touched.
Several members OF the press were present
In training for ths coming match of next Sum
day, and nsighboring gardeners. with commend
eggs or this ova of some other Of The featbered
tribe W re many. and discreet parents will do
ssarch ofgaeprns In the rear Of the rife oluf
grounds Sunday next.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-05
Fire.

At fise minutes to 1 O'Clock yesterday q ffre
broke out in tho attic Of the cottage No. 80 Man
bv Mr.. Batez. was darns3ed 10 the extent OH
$3.50. The property was insured, but for what
amount or in what company, could not be
ascertained. The slarm was tarned in from
bRg asa.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-05

The BEST score on record ut Frogmo0r, proba-
bly,. Mt go yards at rest, was made yestsrday by
q lady as follows 6 G 6s 9 o 6 9 ~ 6 &c 5-ss.
tnfs .iIlf
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-05
AT THE. RANGES.
THE PRACTICE At EHOg MOOR AND AT
THE ORLEANS pARk.
A nemarka bic score Bya Lady.

Excitement ran high at Frogmoor yesterday.
owing to the numerous Competitors eontestfng.
There were thirty sht entries for Hged badge,
ut 1fD yards. with military rifles. open to all
comers, Lieut.. @. A. Thc. of the CeHtinensal
Guards, winning the prize. The day was clear
and favorable. wind light. The following are
the leading scores:
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1877-04-06
7---~~ = -;
TELEaRAMAs.

De los peli6dicos de San Thomas,
tomamos las siguicntes noticias rsci-
bidas ALI por el cable
Nucva-York MARIO 81. El ho-
norable A. FL. Layard, ininistro bri-
tlnico en- Madrid, ha sido nombrado
embajador para Constantinopla en-
remplazo de Sir H. Elliott.
El Noyming Post de Loudres air.
ma sobre datos idedlgTos que Ingl,.-
terra y Russia han logrado llegar 1
una ihteligencia, Y que inMediata-
mente SO lirmar4 81 protocolo,
Nueva- York abril q = Mr.. Hall,
ex-alcalde de esta ciudad, que habia
desaparecido repentinamente de los
Estados-lInidos, ha sido descubicrto
en- Liverpool.
I'll presupuesto ingles demuestra
que los ingresos exceden 4 los eyre
SOS en clneAenta NIL lihras,
iIa sida Grmado par tndas las pa.
tencias el protooolo russo EN- que SO
trata de una inspection de los intere.
ses dc ms cristianns CIR Turquta,
I'll comesponsal del Times dc L6n-
dres en- Berlin dice que Sc ha pos
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1877-04-06

minuido laseargas p1blicas nj siqtlie-
IA Ia contribucion sobrc los lnoIinos
harinerds que pesa sobre las cilses
mas pobres del pals, en- cambio ha
sido POGO conciliador con la Santa
Sede.
FL Papa pronuncio cl II de mar
70 una alocucion enumerando los agra
vios hechos i la Iglesia y protestan-
do contra las leyes itallanas Que IL
timamente Sc han sancionado. Aun-
que Ia protesta no tenga consecuen-
cias inmediatas, el clero italiano tieac
mucho ascendiente sobre cl pueblo y
asl cs one Sc teme cstablecer Ell it..-
liza ell sufragio universal porquc po-
dria ser I'm arma Ell manos del partl-
do clerical.
En- Ia corte del Vaticano no ha ha-
bido mas novedad que Ia alocucion
pontiicia va mencionada y los nom
bramientos de veinte Cardenales.
Ell Papa Sc conserva bastante bien i
pesar de sus 81 amos cumplidos, y
por 10 visto qulere que cl Colegio de
Cardenales sea numeroso cuando lle-
que ell case de reunir el conclave pa
ra. Ia election de un nuevo Papa.
En- las demas naciones de Europa no
menclonadas Ell esta correspondence
no ha habido acontecimientos que me-
rezcan mencionarse.