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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-21
DOMESTIC NEWS.
A RIVER CoNFLAGRATIoN.
rning of the Steamers Grand ke-
public and CarOnheIet at st. Louis.

fning of the Steamers Grand ke-
public and CarOndelet at st. Louis.
r. LOUIS, Sept. 2O.-The Grand Republic
3 lying at the levee and had just been re-
red and much improved preparatory to
ering the cotton trade in the lower river.
watchman says he first discovered the
mes near IL o'clock, and rushing back he
nd the bridal chamber on fire. He sounded
alarm at once, and though the engines
ponded promptly, the boat burned so fast
t they were too late to do any good. The
lehman can give no account of the fire, and
ny suppose it to be the work of an in
diary.
4 he steamer Carondelet which was lying
ngside the Republic, also took fire and
med to the waters edge, but as her hull is
iron it was little damaged and will be good
use yet.
he Grand Republic Is total loss, even to
hull, which can never be raised.
rhe Republic was valued at 100000 and in
red for $4,000. The Carondeletwas valued
$4,000 and insured for $4,000.
dany think the fire originated from the
'elessness of some of the workmen en-
ged In repairing the Republic, who slept on
ard, and this is most probably correct.
Japt. Thorwegan will purchase another
ut Immediately, and be ready to enter the
ton trade at New Orleans early in Octo-
r..
Description of the Boats.
The Grand Republic was owned by Capt.
I. III. Thorwegan and others of St. Louis,
ID was valued at over $15O,oOO, and insured
| Western offices for $4,000. She was the
sgest steamboat ever built, having carry
J capacity for 1000 tons freight and stow
q room for cotton estimated at 49, 900 bales.
II cabin, for grandeur, was unsurpassed.
nee last here she has received an extensive
pair and many improvements, and was on
3 eve OF leaving st. Louis to enter the cot
n trade between here and Memphis.
The history of the Carondelet is already
Dill known, as she was transformed here into
steamboat out OF the monitor Kickapoo, a
ar or SO ago. She was a freight boat, a
rge cotton carrier, was owned by Capts.
icks and ALI. Grissom, and was valued at
out $4,000, with an insurance in Western
fees of $4,000. With the Republic she also
as to enter the Memphis trade, and was to
I've left st. Louis on the 25th, The fire broke
it on the Republic, and communicated itself
the Carondelet lying alongside. The de-
Fcuction of these boats will prove serious
ss TO their owners. Both comparatively new,
,th excelling in their respective uses, both
ith the prospect OF long and prosperous
lreer, their loss can hardly be calculated.
he captains Of these boats are possessed of
le mvst indomitable pluck and energy, and
lille rendering them our sympathies we are
ire that. great as their loss may be, they
III soon be on their feet again.
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An Electric Phenomenon.

BAYOU SARA, La, Sept. 1S.-Saturday, 18th
anst., between the hours of and p. M, a
sarge-sized meteor passed over our town. 1t
Exploded with a very loud report, which was
heard for many miles around, and at points
supposed to be nearer the explosion caused a
Slight quaking of the earth. Parties who
saw it describe it as huge ball Of fire pass
ing through the air at very rapid rate. Had
It occurred at night it would have been a
grand and startling sight. The evening was
ealm and clear, and we cannot account for
the appearance of our visitor. +. M.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-21
HAYES AND MORTON.
kissing, weeping and Other Ceremonies
Over the Sick Senator.
indianapolis Sentinell .--.-

VFeF tAC SIGN 5th8t0rs
indianapolis Sentinell -~-s----
Senator Morton YVES lying on cot,
upon which he has rested ever since his
propped up by pillows. When the Presf-
dent entered, Senator Morton extended
his right hand, which was cordially
grasped, at the same moment the Presi-
dent respectfully and tenderly bending
over and kissing the Senator upon the
forehead. For a moment or two no
word was said, then the Senator, in a.
strong and CHEEKY tone, said: "Mr.
President, 1 am very glad and thankful
for your kind visit" The President re-
piled that it was great qualification to
him to be there, though he regretted to
see the Senator In the condition he was,
congratulating him, however, upon the
improvement manifested in his appear
ance. The President said not only he
himself but the whole nation was watch
ing with the greatest anxiety the pro-
gress of his sickness, and it was the
heartfelt prayer or all that he should
soon recover and be able to resume his,
public duties. The Senator again thank
ed the President for the manifestation
of his solicitude, and said he had watch
led with the greatest interest the tour
the President was making throughout
the country, and he was rejoiced at the
kindness and good feeling with which
not only he but his associates and the
manner OF his administration were re-
ceived by the people everywhere. The
Senator said, with emphasis: ''I shall
be in nay seat in the Senate, Mr.. Presi-
dent. on the 1st of December next, at
the regular session and it will be my
pleasure to give your administration my
warm and cordial support. This SEEM
cd to touch the President deeply. Hia
eyes filled with tears, and he could not
reply. In turn the Senator was greatly
moved, seeing which DR.. Thompson in
terfered, saying You must be calm,
Senator" whereupOn the President re-
marked: Absolute quiet is greatly
needed, Senator, for your recovery, and
I will withdraw" saying which the two
again shook hands with great warmth,
the President again kissing the Senator.
and then passed from the room.
AS the President came into the draw
ing room he was greatly agitated. His
eyes were full OF tears, which he tried
In vain to repress, and he could con-
verse with friends with evident diff
Guilty. He remained alone for few
moments, recovering himself, when he
talked briefly, but sympathetieally, to
Mrs. Morton, the two sons, Col. and
Mrs. Holloway, and Gov. Burbank.
After that the conversation became
| general until luncheon was announced,
and the President and party went into.
the dining-room, where they remained
until they left the house. The visit ex-
tended probably over an hour or more.
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jackson. Miss.

JACKSON, Miss, Sept. 2O.-The rain fell
imosts without intermission from Sunday
aghtuntil 10 o'clock to-day, Thursday. The
Wind was not heavy enough to do any dam
ke. The cotton is not much damaged, but a
title has been knocked out. The long con-
Snued dampness, however, will doubtless
tain the open cotton and thus deteriorate it's
iaSue Overcoats, winter wraps and fires
generally have been in demand. The weather
oylnight has cleared up beautifully and quite
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-21

NEW YORK, Sept. 2O.-Ocean freights quiet.
The grain interest is Offering little freight.
Rates by steamer are low, and grain vessels
on the spot are scarce and hence rates to Cork
esor orders are not much affected, although
there are said to be some vessels offered for re-
,charter by shippers.
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bayou sara.

BAYOU SARA, La, Sept. 20.-The storm was
cry severe here for two days. The damage
) the crops is very great. Most Of the cotton
nd cane is flat ON the ground. No houses
Fere damaged, but much fencing was de-
sroyed. The worms are playing havoc with
that remains Of the cotton.
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seryia More Peacefully Disposed.

LONDON, Sept. 2o:--A Belgrade dispatch. to
the Times says: News of repeated Russian
disasters has created great uneasiness here,
especially as everything was prepared for
provisioning of the Danube at Gladova, by
the Russians, and their reception in Negatin
and Tunac villages.
agreed to postpone entering on action, and
the troops who were marching to the from
tiers have been recalled in towns not so near
the border, in order not to give umbrage
to the Porte
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-21

FIRST CLASS PLACE. Everybody knows
what popular resort Arbo's Saloon, No. 14s
Common street has been and as it has been, so
it will be in the future conducted by the Miller
brothers. None but the finest wines and
to combine them in the mo-t delicious bever-
ages. The lovers of good things in the way of
liquors will bear in mind that within the walls
of this neat and cosy establishment are to be
found all that a connoisseur could desire, with
a fine lunch thrown in,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-21
Schipka Pass.

LONDON, Sept. 2o.-A. telegram to the Daily
News, dated Adrianople, Wednesday, states
Schipka Pass are still entertained there,
The Turks, by constant fire, night and day,
prevent repair of the Russian works.
The Russians are withdrawing part OF their
force
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-21
PRINCE HAssAN AND HIS GLOVES

The New York World prints a curious
bit Of information about the young
COMMUNICATIVE chief Of the Egyptian
contingent on the Danube. Though
but twenty-four years old, Prince Has
san, son of the Khedive, is an expe.
rienced soldier, and has already had his
share Of haps and mishaps. The young
prince received his military education
at Woolwich and Berlin, after which he
to his father. During the late war with
Abyssinia he was seriously wounded
and made prisoner. Although treated
with great consideration, King John,
to punish him." as he expressed it,
"for fighting against Christians"
ordered that a large cross should
be tattooed on the back
Of each of the princes hands.
This was done; and when his wounds
were healed the young officer was re-
leased and returned to Cairo. Arrived
at home, Prince Hassan consulted the
best European as we'll as native physi-
clans and chemists, and Copt sooth-
sayers, promising 9 large sum to
mementoes Of the Abyssinian king.
Advice was freely offered and expert
ments tried, the prince underwent much
suffering, but all In vain-the Christian
crosses swere indelible. In despair he
finally resorted to dervish for advice,
and the holy man communicated rem
edy which, at least, had the merit OF
being undeniably efficacious. "Chop
off both thy hands, he said to the
prince, "better live without hands than
wear forever these signs of the infdel
giaours But Hassan relished it but
little, and 80 remains to this day tat
tooed with the hateful symbols. This is
why no one ever sees him without
gloves,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-21
WASHINGTON NEWSPAPERS.
cincinnati Commercial.l

Representative John Lynch g long
talked OF newspaper enterprise in Wash
ington is now assuming shape, and it ia
announced that the new paper will Issue
October /, from the old Congressional
Globe Office.
Ex-Congressional Printer Clapp is
said to be making arrangements for
starting from the defunct Chronicle
office a newspaper which, he says, will
be san out and out Republican journal,
take"
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Going III Sne to Vote.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2O.-Authoritative in
formation has been conveyed to the clerks ap-
pointed from the State of Ohio to the differ
mt departments. that they can have six or
'ght days leave of absence to go home and
.e. 1t is probable that majority of them
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-21

The war in the East has doubled the
price OF canary bird seed. Asiatlc Iur-
key supplies large quantities OF TINS
bird provender, but, since that territory
has become the theatre Of the war, the
supply has been cut off. The import Of
the seeds amounts to about four nun
dred tons per annum. The little
Warblers will have to change their diats
until the Eastern question is settled.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-21
MARINE NEWS.

New YORK, Sept. 2o.-Arriyyed: Steamers
Canada. Arrived out: State of Pennsylvania,
England, Omary and Frost Homeward !:
Landho for Savannah, Brazil for Whining
ton.
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Russia Still for War.

LONDON Sept 20-The Times correspond
ent at Bucharest telegraphs: Russian ofH-
Gals of high rank here have declared that
although opposed to the war in the first place,
vet now they would not listen to suggestions
of peace.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-21
The Presidential Party.

WASHINGTON, Sept 2O.-The speeches of the
presidential party are highly patriotic, but
the verbosity which characterizes them ex-
cludes them from this report. The hubbub
from Tennessee is so great that it is impossi-
BILE to say exactly where Hayes is.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-21
A CONFEDERATION.

CINCINNATI, Sept. 2O.-Last night the third
floor of the Whitestone Linseed Oil Factory,
on Eggleston Avenue, upon which rested
about 5000 bushels of flax seed, gave way,
carrying all the floors below to the cellar at
the same time forcing out the south wall The
loss exceeds $4,000.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-21
IMPROVEMENT OF THE MISSISSIPPI
The Chamber of Commerce Of st. PAU
Fay0rs River Transportation.
rHbica oo Tirnea I
[Chicago Times. ]

ST.. PAUL. Sept. 1.-THE Chamber Of
commerce has taken hold of the river
improvement convention in this city on
October II, in good earnest. AZ it's ses.
sion this morning it adopted a series Of
resolutions asserting that the States of
the Mississippi Valley were the great
wheat producing States of the Union ;
that the Mississippi river is the trunk
line for heavy transportation. upon
which the whole country must depend
as a check upon exorbitant freights
that the first duty of the general
government is to make that high
way navigable, with minimum
Of five feet Of water from st. Paul
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-21

Princess Elizabeth. second daughter
Of Prince Frederick Charles, of Prussia,
has been betrothed to the hereditary
Grand Duke of Oldenburg.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-21
will CO. as it lis understood that their votes
are sorely needed
A Long swim.

New YORK, Sept. 2O.-Frank Prince, cham
pion swimmer, will swim on Sunday from the
Battery to Sandy Hook, twenty miles. Ii the
weather is unfavorable the affair will be post
uOned
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-21
I the Manifesto.
WAR NOTES.
The Loss of the Roumanians.

LONDON, Sept 2O-The Standards Bucha-
rest CORES pondent says the Roumanians, in
their abortive attack on redoubt before
Plevna, Tuesday last, lost 800 killed and
wounded
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-21
Meeting Of Trunk Line Manasers.

NEW YORK, Sept. 2O.-The managers Of the
great trunk lines closed their meeting here
yesterday. There was small alteration in
the classification Of freights made. No other
business was attended to.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-21
FOREIGN MARKETS.

LIVERPOOL, Sept. 2O-Sales of American
1850 bales. Uplands, Low Middling clause,
November and December delivery, 6 9-32d
December and January delivery, 6Ad.
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Failed.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. Shoemaker Sons,
of Shenandoah, Pa, have failed Liabilities,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-21

The Louisville Exposition is to wind
up with dog show.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-02-14

NJ. Mauperin, Of Paris, has invented
an ingenious apparatus for enabling one
to determine instantly the name of any
star or constellation, by simply pointing
10 its direction with the indicator pro
vided by this instrument. The instru-
ment consists essentially of a tripod
stand supporting q circular table which
may be inclined at any anglo to the hor-
lion. On this table is engraved a map
Of stars, aud its circumference is divided
into degrees and the divisions OF the
year. From its entire center there
stands up q column which revelves
about its axis aud supports at its top a
pointer. This pointer is movable about
its center in a plane perpendicular to
the table, while in a horizs ntal direction it
carries a second pointer, fixed at the base
OF the column. and therefore in close
contact with the map Of the stars. 1t Of
course follows hat whcA the upper
pointer is directed toward any stars, and
the star map is properly oriented for the
day and hour, the lower pointer will then
cover the star 10 question, and its name
may by road on the chart, with the ut
most readiness and convenience. A
lantern attached to the table Eliminates
the chart sufficiently, SO that the whole
stand may be carried out Of doors and
used there with advantage. The indica-
tor may also be employed for the inverse
process--thst is, for making charts, and
may be Used, too, by observers of shoot
ing stars and auroras
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-02-14

The Yale Football Association, the
telegraph informs us, has decided to re-
fuse to join an association consisting of
Harvard, Princeton and Yale. What
eject this important decision will have
upon the present unsettled condition OF
the country remains to be ssen -Norr.
Herald.
Prot. SauVeur lectured on Alfred de
Mussett, in New York, the other night,
and the books Of that sensuous anthSr
which he praised most he earnestly
begged the audience not to read. This
appeal, says the Herald, was met on
the part Of a great many in tie audi
ence with a look Of firm resolve to buy
those books on the 6rst opportunity
The cost Of r~O.slevating and repairing
the column Of the Place Vsndome in
Paris, which was thrown down by the
Communists during the last revolution,
is reported at $64,1I8. The pajatsn'
Courbet, who was mainly instrumental
in causing the overthrow, is made re.
sponsible for the money 80 far as bis
property, which is considerable, will
allow,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-02-14
Amusements.

SoIDESE TROUPE. Last night the
Soldene English opera bouie troupe APP
pesred at the Gresnlaw Opera House
before a large audience, and gave =
charming rendition Of the popular opera
La File de Madame Aagot, With Soldene
in the leading role, Mile Lsnge and
Miss Rose Stella as Charlotte" At
the close Of the opera a masquerade ball
was ~improvised, the chairs being remov.
ed from the parquette for that purpose.
Tonight the Soldens people will appear
10 an opera never before presented in
this city, Poulet and Poulette, with Sol
dene as Roulette, Miss Rosa Stella as
"FOedora," Mr.. knight Aston as
" Poulet," aud the other roles by the
members of this excellent troupe, in.
GLIDING Miss Florence Slater the charm
ing kicker" who will appear as ANA.
ranthe." On tomorrow night Madame
L'Archiduc will be the attraction. On
Friday G~enevieve de Brabrant will be
sung, and in this the celebrated duet be.
tween Pitou and Grabuge, the city
watchmen, will be one Of the attractions.
On Saturday night the musical Trial by
Jury and Chilperic will be given, and in
the latter opera the celebrated Rain
Chorns,' with Miss Slater as the artistic
ballet-dsncer, will De the great sensation,
and of course not a seat will be left un.
occupied on that night, Miss Slater hav-
ing kicked herself into the good graees
Of the Memphis public.
BELLA US1oS.-This temple Of variety
amusement is open every night on JEFF
ferson street. The entertainment is
Of the novelty combination character,
consisting Of vocal and instrumental
music, Ethiopian sketches, specially
acts, terpsichorean feats, etc. The com.
pany is a good one, and furnishes q con.
siderable amount Of amusement to the
public. To night a new programme will
be presented.
WAsHIEGToE STREET VARIETIEs.--This
popular place Of resort has been reopened
by J.. Fl. Campbell & Co., and under the
most favorable auspices. A strong va
riety and novelty troupe has been en-
gagged and appears nightly. The enter
tainments consist Of vocal and instru-
mental music, dancing, negro comicali-
ties, specially acts, etc.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-02-14
LEGAL.
Attachment Notice..

Before Geo. D. Crockett, ]. P. for Shelby
county Tennessee-R a Robinson, S Kauf-
man q Bro, Cloth & Kettman, j 4 Warren
4 Co, u P Reid 4 Co, j NJ Tighe & Co, GA
Eckerly Bros, l. Lawhorn 4 Co, Erb &
Co., n Pom roy a Co, EN- White & Co, b
7 smith d Co., Oliver, Finnie 4 Co, ) IL
Qofin & Co, Hadden & Avery. sehooIfeid &
Hanauer, Brown & Rowlett, Joyner, Lemon
Gale. J + Frank &Co, 1hos Fisher, Stratus,
Ptitz a Go. k0nig X Walsh, Il q Barnaby,
and Taylor Manufacturing Company VS.. l.
A Botto d Co.
IN THESE CAUSES ATTACHMENTSHAV-
i ing been sued out under section Ass of the
Code OF Tennessee, and returned levied upOn
the property OF the defendants, and affidavit
having been made that the defendants are
indebted to plaintiffs r A Robinson in the
sum Of t5O, due by account; S Kaufman Il
Bro, SELLS, by account; Cloth u kettman,
s4OO. by account; J I Warren Il Co, sos. @, by
account; heid &Co, SIG 25. by account; j
MTighe q 20, S63.7O. by account; G A Eek
erly y Bros, $49.46, by account; l. Lawhorn q
20, SEES. By account; Erb a Co, $40 SO, by
accounts; III Pomeroy u Co, $780, S, by ac-
count; + M White 4 Co, S24.20. by account; Il
Smith 4 Co, p $50, by account; Oliver, Fin
ME a Go, Sl6.l9. by account; j Ii Coffin & Co
S62.l2, by accounts Hadden 4 Avery. s2i2 a.
by account; Scheduled i Hanauer. suS o.
by account; Brown j Rowlett, S2l. II, no 80
count; Joyner, Lemon 4 Gale. S25.H, ~ ~
count; J = frank Y Coz el4.!1, hv .aoo,aG.
Thos Fisher. 1850, by note; Strap PfitS 4 Co,
$2S6 Il, By account; KONG Y T,ysIsb sSo "a
by account Il q BarnabS, p,.75, by account;
accounti and that the, a claims are iusytS
and that the defendant, are non. residents Of
state OF Iennesseei e is therefore ordered.
mat tne sala 9eienGants make their personal
appearance oetofS Geo. =. Crockett, j. p, on
NarSn ~ lslt,S.t 10 o'clock a M, at his office,
10. ~ MANI street, in the city Of Memphis.
sults Within tho time prescribed By law.
oH the same will be proceeded with OK parte /;
ana that a copy Of this order DO PUBLISHED once
p week. for four consecutive weeks in the
Memphis Public Ledger.
This l2th day Of February, 1877.
l4l.l4I-l4S4 GEO. d. CROCKETT. j. P.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-02-14
FIre.


URBlSo, O., February IA "A most
disastrous FIRE broke out in the back shed
OF Kullingcamp's bakery about four
o'clock this morning, and at 1850 The
whole building was laid in ashes. The
livery stable Of Chas. Ganson was next
consumed by the flames, then followed
the liquor store Of Gugenham & Gard.
ner, the billiard rooms Of B. Cristiaucy,
the grocery Of G. Stockard, and many
other business houses. The FIRE was in
the center Of the town aud destroyed the
principal business portion Of the city.
At II o'clock the ere was uader control.
Loss, abOu. $75.OOOi the insurance not
known.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-02-14
FOREIGN.

PARIS, February l4.-The importance
Of the stacks on the Duke de CAFES, the
minister Of foreign affairs, has been sx.
aggerated. The cabinet and a majority
ia the assembly are now disposed to sus.
tain him.
LONDON, February AL is expected
the Queen will visit Germany about
Easter.
Oneida Pichot, q French writer, il
dead.
John Morgan Goblet, member Of par
lament for Oldham, is dead.