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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-18

The ease with which revolutions can be pre-
Cipitated Id our neighboring colored republic
Of San Domingo Is shown In the latest popu-
lar uprising which took place there, and
which was brought about by an innocent firm
Of New York button manufacturers, Messrs.
Hepviil &c CoaiA few weeks ago President
Baez with that peculiar regard for his own
pockets 80 customary with West Indian presi-
dents and patriots. arranged q neat little job
4 by which he hoped to spoil the San Domin-
gans and scoop In large sum of money for
himself The national finances of San Do
mingo are disturbed and dilapidated; the s.
ID. greenback Is worth barely nine cents on
the dollar; the financial question is therefore
q leading issue In the politics of our sister re-
public, and the cause Of plentiful elections.
revolutions and rebellions. The natives, who
are naturally Disguised with their paper nine
cents-on-the-dollar currency, struck against
Il some time ago, and called for O metallic
currency or blood. Baez promised them this
coin currency, and arranged to have 1t manu-
featured at once.
One Antiguidad a secretary of his. was en-
trusted with the undertaking and went to
New York with power to make all the neces-
v
Megsrs. Scovill q Co.. who agreed to furnish
the wished-for currency at the most reason
able rates, 100000 for $4,000 This offer was
gladly seized on at once by Baez, who hoped
to pocket the odd $4,000.
The secret however, leaked out. Messrs
Mioheline, Jones and other New York mer-
chants doing business with San Domingo
learned Of the transaction and warned the
natives Of that ever sunny isle. The oonse-
Q1ence was that when the new money reached
the island, 1t produceda rebellion. The people
refused TO take 1t and several Of them were
arrested and imprisoned for their refusal
The entire business community, however,
rose against such measure, and Baez
would probably have been unseated and shot
had he not wisely given in to the popular feel
1nk and desisted in his attempt to force the
button currency on the people. This spuri-
our coinage was accordingly collected and re-
shipped to Scovill q Co., in New York. 1t
seems now that Messrs. Seovill x Co. were
never paid for their work; they find them
selves, therefore, with large supply Of spu-
ri0us currency on their hands, and minus
$4,000. There is only one remedy for them,
only one way by which they can recover their
lost money, and we confidently expect to see
them take advantage of IL. Turn to the Fash
Ion Notes of next month and we prophesy
that you will read under the heading "fash-
ionable buttons" "Santo Domingo coinage is
the latest thing in buttons; it is all the rage
now, and every lady wears them. Trim the
&I+It
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-18

ties be authorized by the government. and
the army raised to $4,000 men, 1t would en-
tall upon the government a large increase of
It's expenses, not less, indeed than sew
enty millions. This is far too costly a
military establishment for this Republic, and
in all its aspects too large an army
for the constitutional needs and uses
of the Federal government. We trust
therefore, that the Democratic party
will stand solid against any such in
crease of the regular army.
1t will be criminal departure from the
principles and policy of that party, since the
foundation of the government to yield to any
such demands. On the contrary, the Democ-
racy will vindicate it's consistency and fidelity
by the support of some measure looking to
the reduction at least of the cost II not of the
force of the regular army. It is certainly
an enorm Justly expensive branch of the SER
vice, especially in the maintenance of such
expensive staffs and supernumerary higher
officers; and vast reduction might be effect
ed by reorganization. There is room and
need for large looping off of excreseenees,
Of ornamental officers of generals major
generals and others who have no command
nor any service to perform though they re-
ceive very large salaries.
With this looping off, and the proper en-
ployment OF the present force it will be found
amply adequate for all the demands which
can be eonstitutionally made on it, The in
crease of the present force Of the regular army
would involve the disbursement and de-
probation OF the State militia, the most avail
able, and the real constitutional military
force required to defend the country in the
event Of war and to police 1t in time of peace
After the Mexican war, the army was re-
duced to two regiments Of cavalry. four of
artillery and eight Of infantry But Congress
made large appropriations to supply the
militia CT the States with arms. Thus en-
eouraged the States organized their militia
into efficient condition, and furnished them
with arms equal to those supplied to the
regular army The War Department and
the army had charge then Of the Indians, who
though more numerous than now, were kept
in peace and prevented from mischief and
violence by the army, at an expense of $780,
600. Their management now by the Interior
Department costs the government seven
millions. and perpetual wars and disturbances
We earnestly hope that there will be a perfect
union and concert in the Democratic party in
resisting every attempt to increase the stand |
ing army and in supporting all measures for
the encouragement and maintenance of an
efficient militia in the States.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-18

The Democratic members of the Senate
seem to be very heightened. They resolved
not to use any power circumstances might
throw into their hands to reorganize the
Senate on a Democratic basis, and now they
find the Republicans solidly determined to
delay and II possible prevent the seating of
the Senators from Louisiana. The Republi-
cans have no appreciation of and no respect
for this sort Of policy. A little less of the kid
glove and a little more Of the sledge hammer
style of fighting just now is needed in the
Democratic campaign. The country is DEM
ocratic by an overwhelming majority: three
fourths of the States would go Democratic to-
day were elections held in them; even Hayes
made President by Radical bulldozing and
fraud, has recognized the popular will and
adopted in the main a Democratic policy;
hence, the reorganization of the Senate upon
Democratic basis would simply be respond
ing to the will of the people.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-18
DIED.

ROUX-Ye Yesterday. at $50 p. m. Jules Andrew.
son OF Emile 2. and Laurence Roux aged 5
years.
Friends and aequaintances of the family are
respectfully requested to attend the funeral,
which will take place This Afternoon, at 4
o'clock. from the residence of his parents, No.
s4s North Claiborne street. between Kerlerec
and Columbus.
DROSTE-On Tuesday, October 49, 1877, at AS
q. M, Siegfried Droste. aged A years a native
Of Osnabruck, Germany. and for the last twenty
four years resident Of this city.
His funeral will take place This Day. Thurs
day, at 10 a. M. from his late residence No. 1866
Common street. His friends and acuuaintances
are respectfully invited to attend.
TAYLOR-On Tuesday, October 16, 1877, at 70
O'Clock D. M, Capt. Joseph TAYLOR. aged AS
years, a native of New York. and resident of
this city for MANY years, and ate Captain in
First Louisiana Regiment Inan ry. @. s. A.
His remains will be conveyed from Charity
Hospital to steamer Camelia. for in erment at
Vaudeville. Thursday Morning. at O'Clock.
Officers and members of Lo isiana Division A.
N. v. Benevolent Association, are requested to
attend.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-18
arv next.

It having been stated that Gen. Gibson and
MI. Ellis favored the confirmation Of Judge
K Ing, Gen. Gibson was telegraphed to in re-
lation to the matter, and he promptly replied,
" Not word Of truth in the statement as to
Ellis or myself
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-18
REMOVAL.

| would respectfully inform my friends and
the public that | have removed my bar-room
the WASHINGTON, from No. Al Delta street.
to corner of Poydr and Delta streets next
door, where, with enlarged facilities, will be
served the choicest of wines and liquors and
sumptuous lunch daily from $3.50 a. m. to p.
m. | have added to my establishment first
class oyster saloon. whore may be obtained
meals at all hours. JOSEPH BALTAR
oc17 st 2dp Proprietor.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-18

The editor Of the New Orleans Revie1r Pro-
lessor y. X. Whitaker, has requested us to
announce that he has decided to Issue the first
number OF 1t, in It's quarterly form, in Janu-
nvf
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-02-08
The Presidential Tribunal.

Its Organization. Rules, and Proceedings.
The Presidential Commission was
completed on the 3lst OF January, by the Sc
lection OF Justice Bradley, OF New Jersey, as
the fifth Judge. The iUll Commission il as
follows:
Judges Clifford, Field, Miller, Strong and
Bradley.
Senators-Edmunds, Frelinghuysen, Nor
ton, Thurman and Bayard.
Representatives-Payne, Hunton, Abbott,
Hoar and Garfield.
The Republicans have engaged as counsel
York, and Stanley Matthews and s. Shella-
barger, Of Ohio. All these gentlemen are
present, and have entered upon the preparation
Of thir case, except Stoughton, who is expect
ed tomorrow. They are authorized to
associate with themselves any others they
may desire who are familiar with the Louisi-
ana and Florida cases. The Democrats have
as counsel Lyman Trumbull, of Illinois, Matt
H. Carpenter, Of Wisconsin, jeremiah Black,
oi Penns vlvania, and Ashabel Green, of New
York. The rules Of the tribunal are substan-
TALLY the same as those governing the Su-
preme Court. The sessions for hearing argu-
ment will be held in public in the Supreme
Court room The duration of oral arguments
is limited to two hours tor each side on OBJ
jections, and four hours for each side on
main points at issue in each case Limitation
as to member Of counsel who will be recog-
nized as conducting a case is two for each
side. All these limitations may, however, be
enlarged ON at the discretion of the Commits
sion, whenever majority deem the point in
controversy OF sufficient importance to war
rant more extended argument.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-02-08
The Tripartites Consider Florida

Asp. NJ. on the LIST inst, tripar-
tite commission assembled in the Supreme
Court room aud the following communication
was read:
lS77.-To the President OF the Commission
More than one return or paper, purporting to
he the return as certificate of electoral votes
of the State OF Florida having been received,
and this day opened in the presence of the
two houses Of Congress, and objections there
accompanying papers, and also the objections
thereto, are herewith submitted to the judy
ment and decision OF the Commission, as pro-
vided by the law.
[Signed PRESIDENT OF TIE SENATE.
The commission voted to have all the pa
pers printed, and after quite lengthy con-
versational session relative to the manner OF
ed until 1890 q. m. on the End The Demo-
Gratis announced that they hadas counsel, Mr..
O'Connor, of New York; Judge Black, of PEN
nsylvania; Judge Trumbull. Of Illinois; Mr..
Merrick, of Washington, and MIR. Green Of
New Jersey. The Republicans announced,
ley, Matthews and Samuel Shellabarge, o
Ohio, and E. W. Stoughton as counsel.
The Presidential Commission assem-
bled at 10 a. nj. ON the I'd inst, to listen to
the argument in the Florida case. Messrs.
Field and Tucker addressed the Commission
at length, in behalf of the Democrats, and
Messrs. Kasson and McCreary, in behalf OF
journed.
The argument in the Florida case was con-
tinued before the tripartite commission the Sd
inst, Messrs. Merrick and Jerre Black
speaking for the Democrats and Stanley Mat
thews aud Z. w. Stoughton for the Republic
cans.
The entire day on the 5th was occu-
pied by argument by Mr.. Evarts opposing go
ing behind the record in the Florida case, and
by Charles O'Connor in favor OF a full investi-
gallon. This ended the argument in the
Florida case, and the Commission decided to
hold private session, on the 9th, to consider
the question.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-02-08
Made Insane by Long lmnrisonment

From the Nashville American.
Thirteen years ago, Thomas Nary
was sentenced to the penitentiary for
life, for murder. He has recently be-
come insane, on account, it is believed,
of long confinement. He has been in
in the prison longer than any other
convict. Few men are able to bear
protracted Imprisonment. Solitary
confinement for a year would cause
nine out of ten to go mad or die of
mental depression. Hence the laws of
Tennessee provide that no convict
shall undergo solitary confinement for
more than 80 days, as punishment for
obstinate conduct. AS rule, convicts
are confined for bad conduct only about
"a hours, and in extreme cases is
hours.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-02-08
The Great Wall of China.
From the BlackwOOd's Magazine.

From the Blackwood's Magazine.
Kalgan commands one the passes
through the Great Wall of China. It
is there built of large stones cemented
together with mortar. It tapers
toward the top, being twenty.one feet
high and twenty-eight feet wide at
the foundation. At the most import
ant points, less than a mile apart,
square towers are erected, built of
bricks. 1t winds over the crest of the
mountains, crossing the valleys at
right angles, and blocking them with
Notifications. The Chinese estimate it's
length about 3 300 miles but in parts
more remote from Picking the wall is
of very inferior construction. There
it is nothing but dilapidated mud.
rampant, as Col. Prejexalsky saw it on
the borders of ALASKAN and Kansu. It
is said to have been built upward of
two centuries before Christ, to protect
the empire against the inroads of the
neighboring nomads; but the periodi-
cal irruptions of the barbarians were
never checked by this artificial bar
rier.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-02-08
Cloud Banners of the Aims.

among the most exquisite scenes which de-
light the eye of the European traveller are
those wonderful rose-colored cloud banners,
floating from the Alpine cliffs. But it is only
in the sunlight that Nature hangs out these
health-the sunlight OF our inner being-that
nature reveals those physical cloud-banners,
the ''rosy-cheek," and -"cherry-lip," to
praise which every poet of the earth has in
voked the Muse to aid him. But they are as
rare as the cynical Hood conceived Christian
charity to be-. Woman, eager to retain this
effect is similar to that which would be pro-
duced by substituting auctioneers' flags for
the delicate glowing cloud banners Ofthe Alps.
II woman would aid Nature instead of adopt
ing art, would seek health instead Of vainly
trying to mask disease, she would not only
win the greatest charm ofwomanhood-health
but she would avert much misery both from
herself and others: DR.. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription has received the highest praise
from thousands of pale, delicate, Suffering wo-
men. One bottle often affords more relief
than months of treatment by caustics and
other medicines. 1t is harmless in any con-
dition OF the system, and its use often rem
trying of ordeals-a personal consultation
with physician. It is the duty of every
woman to become familiar with the causes
and symptoms of the many diseases to which
her peculiar organization renders her liable,
and also to learn the proper means OF prevent
ing these maladies. The Peoples Medical
Adviser contains an extensive treatise upon
"Woman and her Diseases" The Author
also advises courses OF domestic treatment,
which will often render the services of a
physician unnecessary. Every woman should
read it. A copy OF the Adviser can be OBJ
tanned by addressing the Author, DR.. R. V
Pierce, at Buffalo, N Y. Price $3.50 tpostage
prepaid). Favorite Prescription is sold BY
druggists.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-02-08
Maxinls.

It is the rich who want most
things.
Towers are measured by their
shadow, and great men by those who
are envious Of them.
When song gives much fame,
virtue gives very little.
We must do quickly what there is
no hurry for, to be able to do slowly
what demands haste,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-02-08
FROZEN.

Cold and angry winds were raving
Rounds cottage small and low,
Aud, with vaguely muttered warnings,
Trees were waving to and fro;
While the moon its sheen of silver
Flung across the rough brown floor
Through the windows patched and broken,
And grim shadows barred the door.
In corner ofthe howell
Lay woman, CHASTITY
Cold and still, for she had threaded
Deaths mysterious, darksorne vale.
BY her side child was standing,
Crowned with wealth of beauty rare,
But grown pale with anxious watching,
And oppressed by grief and care.
''Mamma sleeps; the night is dreary,
And the storm is raging wild;
Every hour the drifts grow thicker
Der the door the snow is piled;
Mammals cold-I'm glad she's sleeping,
For our fire il nearly out;
will wrap my jacket round her,
am warm enough without.
81 will hasten to the neighbors
With my basket ere she wakes,
Ard get something for her breakfast
Ere the frosty morning breaks.
How the snOw-wreaths dance about me-
Do they think it is amiss
That sadh am .1 here without ~ jacket
aoT the he: ICY blasts St; conn. come sxssPne
Can brave their singing turyl
Yes, can for Mammals sake.
My cold hands are fercely aching,
And my feet are growing numb,
| Pm afraid Mamma will waken,
And he anxious till leone.
81 can see the warm light cleaning
From the house urOn the hill
How the flakes whirl about me,
And my little basket fill,
Here's CHEEKY little hollow,
Bnt the snow drifts to my head:
would stop awhile and rest me
| II Mamma were warmed aud fed.
"Here's white and downy cushion-.-
Here moment must stay;
Then can go on still faster
Upthe steep and billy way,
Through the windows, rudy fires
Fling red banners on the snow;
But I've grown 50 warm and sleepy,
And the ground moves to and fro.
81 can hear such strange, sweet music!
Mammal! oh, how came you here?
What lovely wreath of flowers!
Is it for me, Mamma dear"
When the storm had ceased its revel,
And the dark clouds crept away,
And the sun, in golden splendor,
Heralded another day.
In cavern formed OF snow-aakes,
Crowned with glistening, jeweled bands
Lay boy, with small basket
Tightly clasped in icy hands,
In dreary little cottage,
Still in death the mother lay:
And the wind breathed mOurn1ul dirges
For the two souls passed away.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-02-08
A Word Of JOY.

From the Hon. James Ross, Grand Lecturer Of l. 0. G.
T. OF Wisconsin.
From feeling of gratitude, l take
great pleasure in giving testimony to the eff
cacy Of Hale's Cough Cordial in easily curing
a persistent cough. For month while en-
gagged rightly in public speaking, T. had suffer-
ed with an annoying cough viii; III stubbornly
resisted the various cough remedies that Ihad
taken. Through the advice OF friends I tor.
4unately gave Hale's Cough Cordial a trial,
when my coughing ceased at once, aud the
following day it had done its work complete
and felt all right. The first dose went d.
rectly SO the cold spot in my lungs, and in
the midst of general warmth and perspira-
ton the stubborn cough seemed to dissolve
In gratitude and esteem, am
Yours truly, JAMES Ross.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-02-08

FRANK LESLIE PopULRv MONTHLY has taken
rank as the largest, most literally illustrated,
and cheapest family, magazine of general read
tut and eles5 engraviSss 2rRteaps; and ao its
price is within the reach of all classes. We
have in the February number acceptable arti-
cles from the pens Of the ablest writer's, in
Guiding the following subjects all fully Illus
trated: "English Interest in the Eastern
Question: Cup the Nile" "a Visit to Rot
terdam ;" "The Ladies OF Ancient Rome :"
elbow glass is Made.'' It's l28beautiful pages,
100 illustrations and able contributions ,ur-
nished for twenty cents, give it the largest
circulation Of any monthly published in Amer
lea. Those of our readers who reside at a
distance from bookstores and news dealers,
will do we'll to send $3.50, the subscription
LESLIE, 537 Pearl street, New York.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-02-08

Is there one reader OF this paper s9fSring
slime 4 Bentley, Druggists, Washington. D.
c., for a circular of Durang's Rheumatic Rem
edy. This1nedicne is taken internally, and
will positively cure any case of rheumatism
on the face of the green earth. Price, one
dollar bottle.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-02-08

It is now generally admitted by honest ply
fairly fastened upon the lungs, no human
power can save the patient from death. They
also say that about fifty per cent. OF those who
die from this disease can trace the cause to a
neglected cough or cold, which might have
been cured by small bottle of Lio:id Opo-
deldoc, or what is the same thing, ] >hnso1i' s
Anodyne Liniment.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-02-08

Cut this notice out and bring it with you.
We are authorized to refund the cash to any
person or persons who shall buy and use
Parsons Pursative Pills and TAIL Of relief and
satisfaction.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-02-08
An Extended Popularity.

Each year finds "BRowS's BRONCHIAL
TRocnEs" in new localities in various parts o
the world. For relieving Coughs, Colds and
Throat Diseases the Troches have been proved
reliable. Obtain only "BRowN's BRONCHIAL
TRocnEs," and do not take any of the worth
less limitations that may be offered. Sold
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-02-08

DR.. Walcott has we'll said that the turnpike
road to peoples hearts lies through their
mouths, and this accounts for the immense
popularity of the Greenman House, corner St.
Peter and Fifth streets, St. Paul, and its &C.
elers should not tail to give him a call.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-02-08

Collins Voltaic Plasters are not quack nos
trum but q remedial agent of great value.
Probably no investment of Csc in medicine will
be found to yield such grateful relief from
pain and suffering as these plasters.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-02-08

Vegetable Pulmonary Balsam, the great
New England cure for coughs, colds, and con-
sumption. Cutler Bros. & Co.'S, Boston, only
genuine.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-02-08

He who wishes to secure the good of
others, has already secured his own.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-02-08

What q pleasure it is to give! There
would be no rich people if they were
capable Of feeling this, < ~
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-02-08

IT IS WONDERFUL to realize the new princi-
Healing Globules. AS the Globule comes in
contact with the Juices in the Mouth, gas
generates, which soothes and heals any Sore
ness in the Throat or Lungs, stops Coughing
and CONSUMPTION. Trial boxes. 26c, by mail
Dr.. J. II. Mclean, 3l4 Chestnut, st. Louis.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-02-08
PR | HARDENBERCH,
Leather FINDINGS.
4: East Third Street. st. Paul. MINI
MONEY TO LOAN!

The Equitable Trust Co., Of New London Conn., will
loan money for the term Ct Five years at low rate
Counties: Ramsey, .Hennepn. Washington, Dakota.
Go9hus W9 ns Wnona Houston Fillmore Nov
Scott Carver, Wright and eastern part of Blne Earth
Loans cannot exceed Onc-t hiral the value OF the
land and no loan will be made less than f1CtN
nor for fraction of than $50, For full parcu-
address +. NJ Van DuZce Loan Agent, St. Panl. Minn