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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-19
A FisfIc Farce.

BRoOKLyN. Dec. 18.-An athletic entertain
ment. at which all the prominent lights In the
lstc fraternity, including two women boxers
who had been extensively advertised came off
at Turner Hall last night in Williamsburg. None
of the advertise performers put in an appear
ance, and whom. at O'Clock, old William Tovo
rs master Of ceremonies. announced that he had
rece lived a telegram that they could not come q
howl OF anger broke out from the audience
They sat patiently through four ordinary box
ing matches. however, but Missed off q singer
named IIaggerty, and at late hour, when
it was ascertained that Patrick Kennedy had
vamonsed with all the receipts, set up a howl Of
and musicians were lett minus their promised
Stinend.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-19
HAYES OF tor New York

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1s.-The President will
leave via the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad
IN specia! car. at 6:3O for New York, to attend
the reception of the Union League Club on
might for New York to make pr Iiminary ar. ar
rangements,. The President will be accom-
panied by Miss Platt. Miss Foote and Miss Nc.
Giil and the Presidents sons. Burchard A. and
WebhC What Cabinet officers besides Secre-
tary Evarts will also accompany the President
Is to be determined to day.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-19

They are getting to be very anxious about rain
in California The crops, except in some local
tiles are not yet in suffering condition. but
unless rain comes in abundance in the latter
part OF December and January there is danger
that the season will be as disastrous as the
last. The Sacramento Bee reports that the crops
State but throughout Kern. Tulare and the
neighboring southern counties the prospect is
ratuer poor At Vsalia it is reported that less
than half an inch Of rain has fallen, the young
sprouts have died in many unirrigated fields.
and the sheep are short of feed and dying
rapidly. In the Sonoma and San Joaquin val
leys the prospect for good crops is excellent.
though rain will ba needed soon.
The latest adgices are that some sections OF
California have been visited by showers, and the
indications were that rain would fail In consid-
cradle quantities.
We note that wheat is quoted in San Fran
cisco at 81 40 v GENITAL. or 81 A y busnel.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-19
ears in his eyes begged that his brother might

tears in his eyes begged that his brother might
be- given little longer lease upon life.
Gov, Porter was very much Affected also ana
allowed Hunt further time. Tho eondem ned
man manifested n good deal of emotion while
on the way to the galows and ascended the
placed upon his head. the moose adjusted
around his neck. farewells were spoken. the
drop was spreDg and the criminal fell with q
heavy thud. After hanging for some time life
was pronunced extinct the body was cut down
md ths crowd dispnrSpJ
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-19
Troops for the ixio s.rande.

CH1CAGo. Dec. IL. = Gen. Sheridan to-day
ordered five companies Of the Twentieth Infan-
try to San Antonio, and five companies OF the
same regiment to Brownsville. Gen. Drum to-
day sent the following telegram:
HEADQUARTERS. Etc, Dec. 18, 1877.
Gen. j.. o. G. Ord. San Antonio:
Two companies of the Twentieth Infantry
will leave st. Paul for Galveston to- Enorrow
r. G. DRUM. Ahjutant General
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-19
Opening the Dnrdane,,es.

LONDON. Dec. 18 Tho Turkish government
has asked England whether 1t may expect
Engand's help to resist Russia in her demands
for the opening of the Dardanelles, Other
wise the Porte says Turkey will be com
PEELED to submit"
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-19
Explanation Of the Mediation Circular.

CoNsTANTINoPLE. Dec. 18-Erroneous inter
pretations having been given to the circular of
the Porte inviting mediation 1t is officially ex-
powers as a avanguished State, since she still has
two lines, Of defense, which the government
believes she would bs able to hold.
The Porte. by its circular, desires to intimate
it's Willingness TO consider the proposals made
by the Cons'antinople conference. As the war
began. owing to Turkeys refusal to adhere to
those proposals. the Porte thinks it might be
determined now on that basis.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-19
DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE.
Rioters Sentenced.

WuKEsBARRE. Pa, Dec. 1s.-Saturday eight
men were convicted in the county court here
for participation in the rotous demonstrations
near Scranton in September last. by preventing
employees from running pumps in the Briggs
shaft. Yesterday afternoon the prisoners were
sentenced by Judge, Hantries. Tho lender,
@ Ihos. Moran was ordered to pay $4,000 fine and
nine months at hard labor in the State peniten-
tiary. Three others We're fined si0 each and
condemned to three months imprisonment ia
the county jail. and the balance were ordered to
pay small fines. They have all been confined in
the county prison since their arrest
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-19

New YORK. Dec. 18.A meeting of the Stock
Exchange Mutual Relief Society was held in the
rooms Of the Governing Committee, at the Ex-
change. yesterday afternoon. The session was
Of a spirited character. inasmuch rs some of
the members desired that the handsome fund.
now in the hands of tho treasurer. be taken
from his hands and divided among them.
This proposition met with great opposition,
and on the final ballot was voted down. The
older members held that to divert the fund
from the original uses intended by the
founders of the society would be shameful.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-19
American Goods for the Paris Exposi.
tiOn.

= WASHINGTON. Dec. l8-Commander w. A.
Kirkland has been designated to command the
snip Sp Supply, the first vessel to be load-d with
american goods for the Paris Exposition. The
that port. The Constitution it is thought. will
pe the next vessel to be designated, and will be
Commander Kirkland communicative Supply
during the Vienna Exposition. and on his re.
turn TO the United States wrote a most com
plete report Of the Exposition in fact. his re-
port is regarded in official circles MS the ablest
document furnished by anv American official
regarding the Vienna Exposition.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-19
The Cabinet Mt the reception.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1s.-Secretary Evarts Post
master General Key and Attorney General
Deyens. of the Cabinet, will be present at the
Union League reception in New York on
Thursday
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-19
Coal Oil ConfiagratI0n.

PATERSON, N. J., Dec. 1s-An unprecedented
contagration occurred here yesterday evening.
The Erie railroad runs through the Third Ward
o'clock two coal oil cars. holding one hundred
barrels each. collided where straight street
passes under the track. The journal of one of
ing one of the tanks the oil took fire and ran
down the bank among the houses and barns
a stream of liquid fire. 1t followed the course
of an old brook and went with the speed of
lightning. The town was set ON fire and con-
siderable damage done. The people were all
panic stricken and several were badly injured.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-19
Jefferson City Gaslight Company VS.
Ciark-Judgment Affirmed with
GOsts anil INTEREST.

WAsH1NGToN, Dec 1s.-In th 3 Supreme Court.
on Monday. Justice Field delivered the opinion
Of the court In the case Of the Jefferson City
Gasight COMPANY I ys. Freeaan Cark ct al.
Freeman Clark ct al. affirming the judgment
below with costs and interest
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-19

RICHMOND Ind, Dec. ia man. supposed to
found hanging from u tree near Eaton. Ohio
this evening Mt 6 O'Clock. He was well dressed
and unknown in this vi Unity. but registered at
the Recke House Sunday as Henry Maldtler.
He was in this city also Sunday evening. and
walked from here to Eaton. The last seen OF
him was Monday afternoon. He had some
cards on his person ON which were the names
OF Fred. Q. Treatler. and others
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-19
MOb Law In Missouri.

ST.. LOUIS. Dec. ia dispatch from Calls
bury, Charleton county. Missouri. reports that
gang Of ne roes robbed the. store Of H. E.
Gaines last, Tuesday, partly destroying the
property. Several neg rOea. men and women,
were arrested. and the excited citizens made an
Intellectual atom Ut to lynch them.
Lge Dougherty jumped from window tc
escape the mob who then attacked and burned
his house. Dougherys wife resisted and fired
upon the crowd. woundng the city marshal
and two other officers. The woman and four
children had to be dragged from the burning
building. Dougherty has not been heard of.
Grent eXcitement nreYnilS.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-19
Execution of HUNT, the wife murderer.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Dec. 18.-The Monroe wife
murderer, Hunt, was hanged this afternoon.
Gov. Porter had refused to commute his SEN
tence, but Hunt cherished faint hope, even to
the last. that his untimely end would be averted
by executive clemency.
During the period between the 18th ult. and to-
day, granted him by Gov. Porter, in order that
he might prepare forlhe awful fate that await cd
him, he devoted himself to making his peace
with God one of whose principal command
ments he had violated. This respite was grant
ed upon the application of a brother who in
person waited upon the Governor and with
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-19
ACultifRN.

New YORK Dec. 1s.-The trial Of VIM. Thomp-
son, for the murder OF Geo. Mcbride, was held
in the Brooklyn city court yesterday. The de-
ceased. who was captain of canal boat. was
shot and instantly killed on Tuesday evening.
November6. s. 1877. About the, knees, Of the un.
happy prisoner and his wife gambied two of
their children. Thompson was acquitted.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-19
Arrestea After Thirteen Years

New YORK. Dec. ts The old adage of "mur-
der will out was verified last night in the ar
rest of John Riley. the notorious thief and bur
glar. and murderer of Police Officer O'Brien in
the month Of August. 1864 For thirteen years
lRile Riley has evaded the sharpest bloodhounds OF
when he thought himself and his crime for
gotten, to fall into the net prepared for him by
Capt John Ward and Officer John CottreIl, of the
Twenty second r. Jlce Station
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-19
The Metric System Of WEIGHTS and
Measures

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1s.-Dr. G. P. Culyers. clerk
Of the Committee on Tonnage. Weights and
Measures, has procured, at his own expense. a
metrical system of weights and measures drv
and LIQUID; He will place them at the DISPOSAL
of the subcommittee. consisting of Messrs.
charge the bill providing for the Introduction
OF thls system in this country, and it is prob
able that the committee will pursue the iny,sti-
" OOA@
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-19
The Opening of the DardanelIes.

LONDON, Dec ia dispatch from Constant
nople says: There is u strong impression here
Dardanelles. which Turkey, and probably all
the other powers. are prepared to cOncede.
If the Turks refuse the concession 1t will be
because OF the conviction that England will
heln them in their extremitY.N
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-19
Mrs. Mary Bei,-Coroner's Inquest.

New YORK. Dec 18.An inquest was held to-
day over the body OF Mrs Mary Bell. the young
woman whose unfortunate death in q disrepu-
table house has caused 50 much comment.
Mrs. Bishop. the lady who has taken charge Of
her body testified with the little creature in her
arms. Both Dr. Aston and this lady refused to
give the real name of tho deceased girl. Mrs.
Bishop said that the girl intended to go on the
stage The jury rendered verdict death from
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-19
WEATHER PROBABILITIES.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10. 1 a. m.-Indications for
Wednesday In the South Atlantic States Rising
barometer. lower Temperatures, northeast to
southeast winds. cloudy or hnzy weather will
prevail. and possibly coast rains.
For Gulf States south and east winds. station
ary or higher pressure, slight change in tenn
perature. partly cloudy weather: and in the
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-19
Naval Appropriation RiII.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1s.-Hon. Holster Cymer
chairman Of the sub-commitee in charge of
the naval appropriation bill is engaged upon
the rudimentary labors connected herewith.
and hopes to have the bill in shape shortly
after the reeOnYening of Congress.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-19
Mrs. Re,rs Child Finds a Home.

| New YORK. Dec. 18-Mrs. Bishop. the lady
who buried Mrs. Bell in Greenwood, has taken
the child Of that unfortunate lady from Ran
dolphs Island and adopted it. Mrs. Bishop
| states that Mrs. Bell was legally divorced from
cd her marriage in New York was legal until
her betrayer deserted her
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-19
MEXICO.
ANOTHER LERDIsT UPRISING.
spisarming the DtaZ Guards - Mexican
Refugees i'm Texas Joining the
MAYement.

SAN ANTONIO Texas Dec. 1s.-Col. Truader,
of Ler,los forces with 300 men. has been dis
arming the Diaz guards and releasing them
1po promise not to take up arms against the
Lerdosts.
Mexicans favoring Lerdo. who had taken
refuge In Texas are flncking to his standard.
His acc ssions in on day reached upwards of
forty
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-19

New YORK, Dec. 1s.The Tribune says the
startling fact appears in regard TO the recent
failures of many banks, savings banks and
trust companies. that they fail because the
losses or bad management Of years ago are now
disclosed by the rapid withdrawal of funds by
ucDOSitOrs.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-19
Log seizure in FIorid n .

WAsHINGToN. Dec. 1s.-The General Land
Office is to- day Informed by its special agent in
Florida that seizures of 900 900 feet of lumber
and 1000 logs unlawfully cut from governm ont
lands, have been made In that State.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-19
Turkeys Appe vi n Failure.

LONDON Dec. 1s.-The Vienna correspondent
of the Times telegraphs:
Turkeys first pacific effort may be regarded
failure. Germany hinted that treating directly
with Russia would be the shortest way to an
understanding. 1t seems the Austrian govern
ment replied that 1t could not hold ont any hope
of successful mediation,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-19
The Excise Law Troubles.

New YORK. Dec. 1s.-The liquor dealers were
out again in full force ut the office of the Excise
Board to-day Arrests for violation of the law
are growing fewer, The board Of aldermen this
afternoon resolved to ask the mayor to investi-
ported in favor Of the mayors power to grant
licenses. and asked him to make o test.
Mayor Ely has preferred charges against the
police commissioners.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-19

LONDON Dc. ia dispatch from st. Peters
| burg says Prince GortschakoR has instructed
the greatest reserve regarding probable peace
| rOnditOng
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-19
TamperIng with a Juryman.

New YORK. Dec. 18.-In the trial Of DIR. Lam
bert. of the American Popular Life Insurance
out in the testimony that the doctor had at
tempted to tamper with one Of the iurymen.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-19
AUSTRIA.
Policy of the Government.

vienna, Dec. 10 Count Andrassv to-day made
a long speech in secret sitting Of the financial
committee Of the Austrian delegation, and ex-
pl lined the policy of the government in regard
to the Eastern question
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-19

LONDON. Dec. 1s.-The London correspondent
of the Manchester G,tardian teegraphs that
journal: 1t was the gossip Of all political clubs
to-day, Monday. tnat the Cabinet is divided
about the measures to be taken to prevent q
that Lord Derby. Foreign Minister. and the
Marquis of Salisbury Secretary, Of state for
India, are opposed to the pet scheme Of Lord
Beaconsfield. the PRIMER, to summon Parlia-
ment much earlier than usual. 1t is exceed
ngly probable that Parliament will meet on
January n, to which time 1t was prorogued last
field hopes to maintain British interests under
the treaty of Paris, will require further deliber-
alton.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-19
Consul General nt Paris

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1e.-It is stated in well In
formed circles that ex Senator F. A. Hitchcock
at Paris. vice Con. Torbert. whose commission
expires in January.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-19
The Huron Disaster-The Responsibility
Therefor.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1s-The report Of the
court of inquiry invest igating tho Huron DIS
aster. which has been submitted TO the Secrs-
tary Of the Navy. places the responsibility Of the
loss of the vessel upon Comr Ryan primarily.
aud also upon Navigating Officer Palmer.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-19
FOREIGN NEWS.
ENGLAND.
Army supp,Ies-The Largest Order since
the Crimean War.

LONDON, Dee 1s-A Northam ptonshire mem
Der of Parliament teegraphs to the Western
Morning Nens, daily journal printed at Ply
mouth that the government is inviting con-
tracts in Northampton for the prompt supply Of
10000 pairs Of boots and shoes. This is the
| largest order known since the Crimean war.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-19

tors Booth and Sargent. whilst Coghlan was on
detsed by Representative Davis. No reason was
pointed, and final action in the matter was de
lsyed until further information could be had.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-19
The Coal Combination

New YORK. Dec. 1s.-The practicability Of the
proposed coal combination will be definitely de
cided to- day and ali the high contracting par
ties come to a mutual understanding, The pro
visions of the combination will at once go into
operation and be made known to the public.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-19

LONDON. Dec. 1s The Times Constantinopl'
dispatch says: England is in great disfayo
here on account Of Servias treachery. whicl
English influence in favor Of Servia rendered
poGSihla ="
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-19
Fears That Assistance VIII Arrive Ton

GALVESTON. Dec. 1s,--The Governor has re
ceiy"d the following dispatch from the sheriff
of EI Paso county. dated the nth inst;
Your kilograms received. Unable to raise
in this county over ten men. fear they will be
too late. The Rangers are getting short Of am
muniion. and the mob is nnderm ming the
building. CHAS. KERBEl. Sheriff.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-19
New York Excise Matters.

New YORK Dec. 18.-The possible removal oil
the police comm issioners was much discussed
yesterdayin the city departments, About two
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-19

The sheriffs in Wisconsin are in hard luck
this winter. In Brown county the sheriff Is
under arrest for bad conduct; In Marathon
county the sheriff is in limbo for not collect
ing the personal tax of last year that was
placed in his hands for collection, and the
Taylor county sheriff is bound over for ap-
pearance for the next term Of the circuit
court for assisting prisoner to effect an es-
cane.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-19
An Assignment. A
city Election at Mcriden Conn

MERIDEN. Conn. Dec. l8.-At the city election
held here to-day H. Wales Lines. Republican
remainder Of the Republican ticket was also
elected.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-19
The California District Attorneysh,n

|. WASHINGTON, Dec. 1s-At the Cabinet meeting
fo-day the California District Attorneyshlp was
inder eonsideration, The names OF sheriff
'ool and j. nj. Coghlan the present incumbent.
were submitted by the Attorney General. who
fii rected the attention of his colleagues to tbs
SFRet that Pool was Jointly recommended by Sena-
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-19
The Tweed Investigation

New YORK Dec. 18-The aIdermanc commits
sion to Investigate the Tweed ring frauds met
Today, but owing to the inability Of the COM
mittee to procure certain dara from the CON
troler's office, an adjournment was made until
Saturday NEXT
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-19
Return of Young ana RuIIis from Mexico

GALVESTON Doc 1s.-The Ne,cs' Fort Clark
special dispatch says that the command under
Monday evening. They report having expo
rienced very bud weather. on the ir return trio.
their blankets and clothing being drenched since
the 9Th inst. No details Of their operations
have yet been made known.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-19
An Early COnvOca tiOn of Parliament


LONDON Dec. 19.-A'l the morning papers ac.
knowledge the importance of an early convoca.
ton of Parliament.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-19
Germany And Austria Refuse to Mediate

Vienna state that both Germany and AUSTRIA
have definitely deeinetto participate in media
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New YORK, Dec. 1s.-The money received
from Sweeney and Woodward s44 9s2 49, was
paid into the city treasury to- day.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-19

been issued, complaining OF q breach of neu-
tralty on the part of Italy in allowing volun-
| teers to Join the Montenegrins.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-19
GERM Y.
Bismarck's Plans.

BERLIN. Dec. 1s-The Emperor william,
having agreed to Bismarck's plans, the latter
will return to Berlin.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-19

WASHINGTON. Dec 18.-Senators Blaine Chat
fee. Dorsey and Robinson and Representatives
Hale will visit tho Hot Springs Arkansas in q
day or two
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-19

LONDON, Dec. LIT is believed that the go
ernment may ASK Parliament to vote money *
recruiting and other purposes.
Tho atut t,inpf niyfh In mi
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-19
More ErDODs.
Complaint Of Italy.s preach Of Neutrality

ST PETERSBURG. Dec. 49, Russia has mo-
bilized 60 600 additional troops.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-19
Excessive Estimates.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1s.-The Board Of Education
has been charged with excessive estimates,
amounting in seven years to 81 ,G75, ,S92 %.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-19
Reduction of Bank Rates.

LONDON, Dec. 18-There is some discussion
about q further reduction Of the bank g mini
mum rates Of discount. but reduction is not
80 nrobablp