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

Dr. Wallace, one of the most advanced
among English thinkers, has lately developed
some most remarkable theories in reference
to the progression Of the human race, tkeo-
ries which he strongly backs up with an ar
ray of indisputable facts. DR.. Wallace is
Darwinian, strong believer in the latters
him on many material points. He declines
to believe the ape story, and holds the ape
species simply as cousins to the human race
rather than it's progenitor.
He refuses also his assent to Darwin's pro-
position that brilliancy of color has great
deal to do with the production Of species, al
though he admits that some animals are able
to distinguish color. A singular illustration
of the development which has taken place in
man himself, and his organization and its
capabilities is cited by him in relation to the
human eye and it's powers to distinguish
colorS.
The Vedas Of India, the most ancient Of
written documents, attest the fact that in
times remote but still recorded in history
only two colors were known, black and red.
A long time elapsed be ore the human eye
arrived at perception of the color yellow,
and still longer time before green was dis
tinguished. A remarkable fact in this con-
nection is that in most ancient languages the
word yellow insensibly passed to mean
green.
In the time of Alexander the Great, the
Greek painters had for fundamental eOlors
only white, black, red and yellow. The words
blue and violet were wanting to the Greeks /;
they called these colors grey and black. Thus
the colors Of the rainbow come to us only
gradually and in the same order as they ap-
pear in that arc 1t is also a well known fact
that when the eolors of a prism are photo
graphed, there remains outside the limits of
the blue and violet, in the spectrum, a dis
tinct impression which our eyes do not recog-
nize as color. According to biologists, the
human eye will in time be SO perfected as to
| discern this color as well as the others. The
power to recognize colors, therefore, has, ac-
cording to DR.. Wallace's theory, been gradu-
ally developed by natural selection and Inn
provement Man originally was, like the lower
! grades Of animals, even in historic times.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-12

Muhlenburg county, KY, is in sad condi-
Hion in consequence of an attempt at the re-
#nudiation OF Its bonds. The people Of the
6county owed small bonded debt, which they
have undertaken to repudiate and get rid Of.
The result, however, Of this attempt is quite
Weren't from what they looked forward to.
iecourtsrefused to sanction the reputation,
edeclared it illegal and assessed tax on the
connty in payment of the debt Tho tax is now
i've years due and with interest, etc, amounts
I'd a far larger sum than it was originally 1t
W still. however, unpaid, the people of the
county having failed and refused to elect or
nualify county officers. In consequence of
This failure the tax cannot be assessed or col
3ncfed. But this system Of the non-election
nfof11cials works to the injury of the citizens
WE the county as much as it does to that of the
& soladholders. AS the tax is unassessed, it is
necessarily entailed on all lands, and clear
lilo to real estate in Muhlenburg is conse-
afently impossible. Nor is this all the injury
Iat this Reputation scheme has done to Muh-
A.ehburg.s The people Of the county naturally
initiate its action, and refuse to pay their
riVate debts as it refused to pay its public
{bt There are no courts to compel them to
Mis-; no county officials to collect these
s kt dues. Creditors, In fine, are without
! Y, and have to trust to the honesty of
btors; and these, seeing what action
"A s\v has taken, are disposed to follow
hid teps and repudiate as well. The
vsyem ID a condition of affairs it is very
snf Not only is bankruptcy threat
rpos less and riotous conduct pre-
Nj ny6s thoroughly diserganized
dN, ann uncontrolled.
The2 t mSX Muhlenburg have come to
e CaWaI gepudiation after all does
u W VIZ attempt at lodging the
broachese sSsSaxes by declining to
THE Rks to their prejudice
and the pulled stiaa ntage They have
that the i,lssd ste, this subject, and
s sery Veil pfppna hs tax collector
disaster was cad by sly wishing for
close IN q sesefesrm pect for order,
n yE TIM
Of this city, has be- reduce.
and will hereafter. condoH ne Soon
paper. This changNs marg to elect
list IS increasing at Sost sS e1AOs,
But IL street common Sye anPSted At
change is anything BUT ular. nd the
: G;apnrnalisrn. They d jntge the
~ II 'ita size than anythi elsg and q.
liked In thcir OPINION It more but
q =
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-12

The Democratic majority in New Jersey in
the vote for President in 1876 was just H. 743;
in the vote for Governor last month the DEM
ocratic majority was again just TAB. 1t is
not often that this coincidence happens, or
that two parties in a State are able to pre-
serve their relative forces so even from one
election to another.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-12
First steam Mandatory of the south.

PIERRE PAViA, Inventor,
MANDATORY. $50 ROYAL STREET.
Near St. Peter street.
SCREWED BOOTS And SHOES,
OF all styles. made to order.
System p P. Warranted not to rip.
FIRST PREMIUM gold medal obtained at
State Fair of 1872. and silver medal in 1873.
First class FRENCH CALF SKIN guaran.
teed.
HUNTERS SHOES specially. mol sm2dp
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DIED.

CASSARENO-On December II. 1877. at 1
o'clock a. M, Mrs. Elizabeth Cassareno, aged
"A years. a native Of Prussia.
Her funeral will take place from the residence
of her son-i law, Henry Ellermann corner Of
Coliseum and Permission streets. on Wednes-
day, December -. at o'clock D. m. Friends
and acquaintances are invited without further
notice. to attend.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-12
A Very Large Doll and Toy Department

A Very Large Doll and Toy Department.
BUY DOLLS HERE AND SAVE MONEY.
WAX DOLLS. from 1oc. up to $40. comprising a
variety of over 100 styles.
CHINA DOLLS, from 1oc. to 50.
KID DOLL BODIES. 81, 81 25. 81 so.
DOLL HEADS. all sizes. from 1oc. to IS. In
Wax. Biscuit. Lubber and China.
In the Toy Line
We have everything what pleases the little ones,
both Girls as we'll as Boys,
China TEA SETS. from 4oc up to S..
Britannia TEA SETS from CSC. up to 50.
KITCHEN SETS. STOVES. and PIANOS which
never get out of order.
Crandell's celebrated B G and PICTURE
BLOCKS, from 15c. up to 81 so.
All the latest novelties in Mechanical Toys
MONEY BANKS. TRUNKS. DOLL HOUSES.
etc.. TOOL CHESTS from 35c. up to $40.
GAMES-Amusing and instructive; CHESS.
DOMINO. BACKGAMMON. PARLoR CROQUET.
GREAT REPUBLIC. CHESsINO. CRIBBAGE
and fifty other games. from 25c. up to 81.
In addition to the above goods We have
thousands of other articles.
Please remember that we sell beautifully
carved Walnut BRACKETS from CSC. up to CSC.
also. WALL POCKETS. MATCH SAFES. etc.
LOOKING-GLASSES size 10 by IT, only s5c.
Best UMBRELLA in town only soc.
Velvet and Gilt EASEL FRAMES at prices
which cannot be duplicated elsewhere.
LAMPS, GOBLEFS. etc.
ENGLISH POCKET KNIVES at prices which
will please you.
Merchants will find it to their advantage te
buy Of US.
C.o.D.ORDERs PROMPTLY FII.LEI
| Address
THE CHICAGO TRADE PALACE,
I4z ........-... Canal street. IA;
NEW ORLEANS.
| dec I'm LEVY BROS. Proprietor.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-12
Human Hair and Toilet Goods.

HUMAN HRIr anu TOIItT HO0dS.
Real French HAIR BRAIDS, for soc.
Twenty six inches dong HAIR BRAIDS. at 50 rs.
CURLs. FRIzzETs. PUFFs. etc.
1--WE have just received from auction lot of
5000 HUMAN HAIR SWITCHES, and we
shall give our customers the benefit of this
low purchased
FLORENCE HAIR Hat and Cloth Brushes.
TOILET MIRRORS. with rubber back, 5Oc 75c..
95c. to 81 IS.
Rich DRESSING CASES, for ladies and gentle
men. very suitable for presents. from 50 up
to sI2.
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Cutlery and SlIverware Department

Six steel KNIVES with FORKS, for 75c.
Finer goods at CSC. to 50 per set.
Six silver plated TEASPOONS. for soc.
Six silver plated TABLESPOONS. for 75c.
Six silver plated TABLEFoRKs. for 75c.
Finer grades at 95c. to 50 65 per set.
Silver plated five- bottle CASTOR, 75c. to SIS.
Silver plated NAPKIN RING, for 15c. to 81 50.
Six Ivory NAPKIN RINGS, for 75c. ETC.
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STORAGE-STORAGE.
CARPET WAREHOUSE.

CARPET WAREHOUSE,
~. Chartres Street
We are receiving large additions to our stock.
We NOW Sell SELL 4 Ar - AND :, UNDER PRICES
ADMINISTER, Wilton. Velvet
BOnY BRUSSELS. Tapestry. phys.
FLOOR OIL CLOTHS, Window Shades.
Table and Piano Covers. Curtain Materials,
Lace and Nottingham Curtains. Trimmings.
etc., etc.
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streets.
Sole Agent for the Celebrated "STUDEBA-
kerr WAGONS, CARTS and SPRING WORK
Of all kinds and Sizes
Dealer in Philadelphia and Western Cane
Wagons, Carts and Drays; Timber Wheels ;
WheelbarroWs Of all descriptions; spokes. Eel
loes. Hubs. Shafts, etc. Wheelwright material.
de2 I'm
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1877-07-16
THIS MORNINGS NEWS.
The Very Latest Dispatches By
Associated Press.
The Montreal Riot.

MONTREAL, July 10.
The coroner commenced taking evidence
at the inquest on the body of Hackett Sat-
urday morning. DIR. Perrigo, who made
the ante-post moriem examination, testified
that he found bullet wound in the brain
and another in the shoulder. The first was
sufficient to cause death. The Inquest ad-
1ourned on the completion of the doctors
testimony till Monday. Some important
information has been received by the de.
tectlves, and the indications are that several
persons concerned in the shooting were ar
rested Saturday. Arrangements ior the
funeral of Hackett on Monday have been
completed. The remains were conveyed
to Orange hall Saturday evening, and 40
Orangemen will keep guard each night
until Monday. The members of local
lodges, reinforced by large numbers of their
brethren from Ontario, will march after
the hearse in full regalia. The national
societies of st. Georges and st. Andrews,
Caledonians, Irish Protestants, etc., have
signified their intention of being present.
Volunteers will attend in plain clothes un-
less they should be required on duty. The
procession will start at o'clock
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1877-07-16
Runs on Banks.

ST. LOUIS, July 10.
A run was started this afternoon On
Bostman's savings bank, but the bank
kept its door open till $50 o'clock this
evening and promptly met all demands.
The run was not very great, the largest
single amount drawn being $4,000 The
business of the bank progressed nearly as
usual aud the amount received by it amount
cd to nearly half as much as was paid out.
What started the run is not exactly known,
but it probably grew out of the closing of
The Butchers and Drovers' bank. and the
distrust which resulted from recent fail
ures. 1t is believed by those in position
to know that the bank is entirely sound and
fully able to meet all demands upon it.
Runs were also made on the Provident
savings association, Franklin avenue Ger
man savings bank, Lucas bank, Lafay-
ette bank, Citizens savings bank and Bank
of st. Louis, but they were in no sense
extensive.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1877-07-16
A Banquet to Gen. Grant.

LONDON, July 10.
A London correspondent at Frankfort
telegraphs that at the dinner given in honor
of Gen. Grant, Friday evening, at the Pal
mengorten, that city, was a splendid affair.
The burgomaster presided and the banquet
hall was beautifully illuminated and decor
ated. One hundred and twenty guests, in
cluding all prominent officials of the town,
officers of the garrison and leading citizens,
were present. After the toasts of the en-
peror and President Hayes had been drank
and duly responded to, Henry Seligmann,
banker, proposed the health of Gen. Grant.
Mr.. Seligmann, in giving the toaet, made
few appropriate remarks, in the
course of which he said that the
general was universally honored snd
esteemed. Gen. Grant in his reply thanked
the city of Frankfort for the confidence it
placed in the Union during the late civil
war. he concluded by drinking to the
welfare and prosperity Of the city. At the
conclusion Of his short speech the General
was given a magnificent ovation. The
guests rose to their feet and cheered Justify
and the crowd outside, numbering 6,0OC
people, caught up the cheer and were en-
thusiastic in their demonstrations of well
come. After the conclusion Of the ban.
quet, grand ball was given at which the
elite of the city we're present.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1877-07-16
The Louisiana Returning Board-No
Indictm ents.
New York, July

NEW DIRK, July 10.
The n. Y. Heralds New Orleans special
has letter from the Louisiana returning
board, alleging that Lo indictment has been
found against them by the grand jury, but
simply an Information signed by the dis
trict attorney. This information was filed
June 10 but kept secret until July 6. The
judge obtained leave of absence FOR 90
days, and the defendants would have to
wait for trial until fall. The charge in the
information is for a false return in the
presidential election only. The Herald
gives the expression of leading men con.
cerning the case. Nichols ntimated that
he would pardon the returning board il
convicted. Ex-Gov. Wickliffe, just from
the country, eaid everybody demanded the
punishment of the returning board. Other
leading democrats condemn the prosecu.
ton,
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1877-07-16
From Washington.
OFFICIAL INDIAN REPORT.

WASHINGTON, July l5.
The official report of Gen. Howard of
his recent fight with the Indians has been
received by the acting adjutant-g general.
1t is the same as received in the press dis
patch except that Gen. Howard states
Capt. Bancroft and Lieut.. Williams were
wounded (not killed.. men killed and "a
wounded, instead Of 90 IS stated.
vKsTIGE OF BAYoNET RULE.
No action has yet been taken by the war
department towards ordering more troops
away from the south. The second infsntiy Y
recently on duty at Atlanta, having been
ordered west to reinforce Gen. Howard. but
few troops are in the south. The whole
body now stationed in the southern states,
with The exception OF those in Texas to op-
crate against Mexican marauders, does not
exceed 1900 men.
THE sALR OF FOUR PER GENTS.
The government authorities are much
gratifed with the sale thus far of four pei
cent. bonds, which aggregated at the close
OF business yesterday, $42 .695, 300. A
member of the Syndicate, in private tsle
gram received here to-day, says he thinks
the sales will 10y the close OF tomorrow
reach sixty millions, and perhaps exceed
that amount.
CIVIL SERVICE APPOINTMENT.
No change in consul generalship Of Japar
has yet been determined upon as has beer
enormously stated, but if vacancy should
be created it will be filled by promotion
from one of the lower grades in the service
PAYING PENSIONS.
The commissioner of pensions Gays tn,
payments to pensioners all over the coun
try will go forward as usual by the 25tl
inst, except possibly within the boundarie
of the Old Albany district where few
days longer time may be required to pre-
pare for making the next payments.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1877-07-16
Tho Indian War.
A spIRITED FIGHT WITH CHIEF JOSEPH.
SAN FRANoIsno. Jnlv Is.

SPlRITED FIGHT WITH CHIEF JOSEPH.
SAN FRANCISCO, July Is.
A Portland, Oregon, despatch says an
eye witness of the fight on the south fork
of the Clear Water gives the following de-
tails Lieut.. Fletcher and A. d. Chapman,
guide, found Chief Joseph after long and
arduous search, with his full force en-
camped in an almost inacc essible defile be-
tween two high mountains, near the river.
Our command numbered 400 and Joseph
had 300 brave and determined warriors.
The fighting was carried on very carefully
on both sides. The Indians fought in re-
cumbent position and kept up steady flre
from behind rocks, trees, and every advan-
tageous rise in the ground, like skirmishers
and sharpshooteTs. Our men were forced
to approach through an open table land and
to receive CALLING fire. There was desul-
tory firing from the rifle pits all day. A
squaw who fell into our hands says that
even Indians were killed outright:and the
number wounded is very large. She says
that the chief wanted to fight and die at
the river but the women prevailed upon
him to retreat. Capt. Bancroft and Lieut..
Williams will recover.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1877-07-16
The Grover Investigation.

PORTLAND, Oregon, July 10.
Before the senatorial investigation COM
mission Stephen Stats testified that he was
member of the last Legislature; might
have told Waters in joking way that he
heard Grover and Gilfry talking about Sc
curing good mans vote, but now, 81 SOL
emnly assert never heard anything OF the
kind"
w. II. FL. Waters testified: Stats told
me of hearing the conversation between
Grover and Gilfry referred to. Did not
see any special hrmor in his conversation,
nor do think he was in liquor.
]. II. Mosier, of Wasco county, sworn
always voted for Grover. No induce
ments were held out to me to vote for
Grover; received no money directly or
indirectly for my vote. did not hold out
to be in the market. think l told Mes
mith l could get money for my vote.
did not find out if the reports heard OF
Nesmith using money were true did NOT
tell him l had been offered money by
Grover. My whole purpose was to ind Out
if NeSmith was using money. think
had few minutes conversation with Good
man. 1 approached him to find out what
he knew about money being used, as ru
mors were circulated on both sides. may
have said to him that one thousand
dollars was no little sum for 9
poor man. l might have ,aid knew where
there was $4,000 for three votes. l wal
simply trying to find out il money was be
ing paid. did not know where there wal
aoy $4,000. l talked with Mr.. Porter anC
probably told him that a little money
would go a good ways with those that wer'
holding out. Do not remember of seein,
Stiles until yesterday. Testimony wa
read where he spoke of Moser, and Mosie
testified that Stiles statement was false
never was in Growers private Office
and never received a dollar, ant
never had $3.50 or any othe
amount that received in Growers offic
or anywhere else. cay in the presence o
God and this assembly that Stiles state
ments where they speak Of me are abso
lutely and entirely false. Neither Grove
nor any of his political friends ever offere,
me anything to vote for him. Neither di
Nesmith offer me anything.
Hon. John II. Smith testified; l resid
in Portland. All intlmatlon or insinuato
made that went to Salem to innuenc
members of the legislature by any corrur
means to vote for any one is false. / hs
talk with Grover and he told me he wa
having hard fight, and would use no col
rupt means to be elected.
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a Marshal in the Penitentiary.
LEAvENwoRTH, Kansas, July ]

LEAvENwoRTH, Kansas, July 10.
The evening Commercial announces that
United States marshal Schaffenberg of Col
orado has been sentenced to the Kansas
penitentiary for drawing false vouchers.
He manipulated the election of the of the
republican legislature in Colorado last fall,
so as to secure the election of his friend,
Chaffee, TO the United States senatorship,
Chaffee promising to have the government
suits against Schaffenberg discontinued.
Schaffenberg's efforts and his expenditure
of $4,000 also carried Colorado for Hayes,
but the Washington authorities would moi
condone the formers defalcation. He was
tried before the Judge who had been
Chaffee's opponent for the senatorship, and
who imposed severe sentence on Schaff
enberg.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1877-07-16
VOLCANO AND FLOOD IN ECUADOR.
Terrible Loss Of Life and Property.

Terrible Loss Of Life and Property.
PANAMA, July 10.
According to news received by the steam
ship 0raya, Ecuador has again been the
scene Of volcanic eruptons and destructive
floods, causing, It is feared, much loss Of
life and destruction OF property. Great
quantities Of volcanic ashes have for days
together fallen in showers along the coast
1t is estimated that on each square kilo-
meter OF space 81 kilogrsmmes of ashes
have been deposited. The eruption Is be-
lieved to be at Cotoraxi. The following
official particulars were received on the
morning of June &c. A frightful noise
was heard in Latacunga which was fol-
lowed Immediately by tremendous flood,
which, taking the course of the rivers Gu
tuchi, San Felipe and Yanayacko, and
passing washed to the city chapel known
as Ell Salto. The volume of mud and
water was 80 great as to completely cover
the hacienda walls, including distillery In
front Of Latacunga. The food in its course
carried with it many cattle, and what is
more sad many bodies. The bridge Of
LatacuDga, the handsome bridge of Bolivar
in Pansalco, those of wood Of Culapachan
and Palate, and that Of masonry, haciendas
situated on both sides of the river, suffered
enormously and the desolation is terrible
and complete.
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GEN. GRANT IN GERMANY.
Sensible Catholics.

MONTREAL, July IL.
At meetil 6 of the presidents and Off
GERS of the Irish Catholic societies this
evening the following, one OF a series of
resolutions, was passed: That We make
an earnest appeal 10 our co-natioualists and
co-relgionists, with whom the solemnities
of the burial Of the dead are ever a matter
of religious respect to abstain on the occas-
ion of the funeral of deceased T. L. Hackett
tomorrow, from any display or demon
strAtion that could be interpreted into op-
position to the sacred rite; that we shall
hold up to public execratlon the man OF
men so regardless of public honor as to inn
peril the national character by an unseemly
act or word at such time, and amidst
such surroundings.
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The Relation of the Trunk Lines.

NEW lOKk, July 10.
James II. Rutter, director and general
traffic manager of the New York Central
and Hudson river railroad, denies emphat-
ically that the trunk lines have opened war
on the east-bound freight. On the contra
ry, every effort is being made to secure
perfect harmony. He also said the New
York freight pool could not be broken, and
there is not the slightest intention on the
part of the New York roads to allow the
least injustice done to the commerce of
New York. The Vanderbilts regard it as
their first interest to protect the commerce
of New York city and the state, and secon-
dairy to that is the desire for fair remun-
Grafton for services 10 the public.
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Post Office Heroes.
NEW York, July

NEW YORK, July 10.
Postmaster James is about to adopt the
regulation uniform for himself as brigadier
general, with that of colonel for his super
intendents, d captains and lieuteuants
for supernniu ary officers, while clerks
and others will wear uniforms of privstes
In the army. A contract 10 made for 1000
uniforms.
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The Presidents Programme.

RICHMOND, Va, July II
1t is understood that the president has
decided on trip to Fortress Monroe, Rich
mond, up the James river, and return TO
Washington, at the time OF the southern
postal convention at Richmond, July 25.
Official invitations will be extended ac-
cordingly. The president has not alto
gether abandoned the White Sulphur
SpripQs visit.