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4 RELENTLESS AyENGEB.-Wm. New
land, son Of Richard Newland, all old and
well known farmer Of Washington county,
in 1867, with his young wife and child,
less than year old, left his home to set
tie in Kansas, In company went Charles
Waller and wife, and their son, neighbors
When they reached Webster county, Mo-, e,
Newland, his wife and child were mHr-
dered under circumstances that led t" the
arrest Of Charles Waller and wife, the son
having escaped. Some days after the
traredy the remains Of Newland We're
fonnd in the woods, and those OF his wife
were disoo.e ered in a rayine about . miles
beyond. The remains of the child were
never discovered, but bones were found
which some Of the citiZeAs Thought might
be those of the child Charles Waller
WAS put upon trial for the murder, and
was found guilty, andin 1872 he explated
his crime on the gallows. His wife was
also tried as being accessory to the n'lrder
and was sentenced to three years lmprls-
onment in the Missouri penitentiary.
Charles Waller was always retieent about
the murder, maintaining his innocence
stoutIy up to short time before his exc:
cution. Then he admitted that he had
gone out hunting with Newland and shot
him in the woods. Upon his return he
told his son that he had disposed OF New-
land, and that they must dispose OF the
wife and child to cover up their tracks.
r. Newland, the father of the murdered
man. determined that the son Of Waller
should also be brought to justice. Fol-
! five wears he has been searching, through
detectives, to discover his whereabouts
His search was finally successful, the Sol
being found on farm up in Minnesota.
He was arrested and taken to Webster
county, Mo-, some time ago, and on las
Tuesday the trial took place, and he con
fessed to manslaughter, and was sentenc
ell for forty years in the penltentlary
One of the main facts which led to M
conviction WAS the identification Of bed
spread and other articles belonging to tn
murded family These articles were iden
tilted by Mr. Newland as the property
his daughter law The father of tn
murdered man has spent large sums O
money in bringing to justice the murder
ers.-Louisrilie Commercial.
, 1877-11-17

LEGAL GUsH.-A Milwaukee layer
who vas defending horse stealer, said,
with an impassioned utterance, Gentle-
men Of the jury, the old-hearted minions
Ie ~ hsta NAV sneer at my client if they
viii, but l see white-robed band Of
ANGELS towering above his head, and beck
oning YOU to aoquit him" But the jury
didn't t respond to the "white-robed band
, 1877-11-17
ur.v,ss Turkish fable: Abiallah went

HERE is a Turkish fable: Abdaliah went
n the residence Of Nasereddin to borrow his
mnla Nasereddin, who was aready lender,
ssid that the .~ule was not at nome, ,o,GH 4
that mopent t. .pgle brayed i9Id enough
TO wake the echoes What dia you sAs
Nassreddin, that your mule was not at nome
bnt near him.' $50 thy way, false Al
dalIah." said his neighbor, you are not
true Trend, for you believe the mule and re-
susa to take nv word.
, 1877-11-17

STATE oE WasHINGTON-The bill pro-
viding for convention in Washington
territory to form a constitution prepara-
tory to application for admission Of the
territory into the Union as state, ap-
points April 9Th, 1878, as the day on
which delegates to such convention are TO
be elected, and June End, 1873, as the
day on which the convention is to assem-
bic. The number of delegates is to be
thirty. Walla Walla is named as the
place of holding the convention, which IS
intended as a concession to that section
of the territory. The constitution so
framed is to be submitted to the people
at theseneral election in November, 1878.
for adoption or rejection 1t is proposed
to limit the session of the convention -
three weeks, and the per diem of mcm-
bers 10 FIVE dollars, so that the expense
to the territory, including mileage Q:
members, is expected not to eds3OOO.
So that, under this plan, if the project
for obtaining admission should fail, the
people will not find the experiment
am expensive one As We have SAID here
tofore new states like Oregon will have pc
objection to make bpt the old and great
win probably oppose further increase o.
the political power of small constituencies
n the senate. 1t should be added thai
tba counties of Northern Idaho, Shoshone
Kootenai and Neg Rerce are to be invitet
10 send delegates to the convention, witt
view to being included within tn.
boundaries Of the new state e--OTsgonali
, 1877-11-17

BuIs have been introduced into Co.'s
cress to repeal the resumption law; t9
reduce postage on letters; to remove "a
political disabilities; to issue 81, ,OOO, ,OOa
silver coin, to make legal tender NOTES
receivable in payment for duties on inn
ports to abolish the taI on liquors, aho
10 reduce the tax on liquors and tobaccos;
to provide for counting the electoral vote
, 1877-11-17

GooB manners always assert themselves
The manwho is particular to lick the egg
off his knife, before sticking it into the
butter, cannot deny his good breeding.
, 1877-11-17

IT is said of certain lady that her
temper is such that she would fight cir
cular saw-aud that In molten.
, 1877-11-17

A TURKISH private soldier gets four cents
day for shooting Russians, and Is paad m
paper Hoaey worth about sixty cents on the
dollar.
, 1877-11-17

FINE PRINTING and very low prices at the
Statesman office.
, 1877-11-17
Farm for Sale.

. FARM CONTAINING ABOUT 700 ACRES;
"A s1 miles from Wall1 Walla well wafsrea, ana as
wood in abundance; three BEAkiNu Jill MS
md All un.5sr fsnoe Will be sold st banesin-
sS-f Ipquirs Of LACY & WhiIA-A-''
, 1877-11-17

BLANK MORTGAGES for sale at the STATES.
MAX office.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-07
PROBABLY A MURDER.
A Man struck on the Head with Brass
knuckle.

A Man struck on the Head with a Brass
knuckle.
Between the hours OF and o'clock yesterday
morning difficulty took place at the house of i'll
repute, No. 1877 Barracks street, between man
named Belly Nicholl and one Victor Hook, which
eliminated in the former being struck on the
head and dangerously wounded by brass
knuekle in the hands OF the latter.
The whole affair was kept quiet, and the police
did not hear Of it until late hour Monday night.
Az soon as Captain Kelly heard Of the affair he
repaired to the house No. 1877 Barracks street,
which is kept by Mrs. Hock alias Thayer, the
wife OF the party accused as principal, and ar
rested the proprietress and three or four OF the
women.
He then searched the house for Victor Hook,
but he could not be found. He was subsequently
arrested at his coffeehouse, on Charities street,
near Madison.
The captain also arrested Tattlob Haag. who
Is book-keeper for the accused, on the charge
Of attemting to shield his employer criminal
from arrest.
The wounded man was taken TO DR.. Poipcy's
Office, where his wound was examined by the
Doctor who expressed the opinion that it was
one that in all probability would prove fatal, as
the skull showed signs OF fracture, and the
patient had lost a great deal Of blood.
A DEMOCRAT reporter interviewed several par
ties concerning the difficulty, and learned that it
was Il falliHg eat between man and wife and Of a
very private nature.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-07
Brevftfes.

Capt. George L. Walker has been commits
stoned by the Postmaster General as postmaster
at Rigolets, and charged generally with the su-
pervision of the mail service at that important
point, and it is hoped that with his increased
facilities ~ and thorough knowledge there will
be no delay in the mails.
Col. Leonard Sewell, one of the appraisers in
the Calcasieu log case, has just returned to the
city from Lake Charles.
The State Board Of Liquidation met at the
State-House at IL m. Monday, to consider and
pass upon such bonds as vera presented for
funding. Full proceedings will be found else
where.
We are much indebted to that gallant officer of
our police, Capt. Langridge, OF the Jefferson
Parish Police force, for courtesies extended.
Capt. Alcide Albert, mate of the Mary Ida, has
sent to our Office a bunch Of sugar cane, for
which he has our thanks. The cane is from the
plantation Of R. Troxler & Bro, on the upper
coast, and if it is an average specimen OF their
crop, they have certainly very fine one. One of
the stalks has ten fully developed joints.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-07

Return Of the Mayor From His Pleasure
Isisa

Return Of the Mayor From His Pleasure
Trip.
His honor, Mayor Pllsbury, returned to the
city on Saturday night, much pleased with his
trip TO tho Northwest and on Monday morning
resumed the functions OF his office. During his
absence his honor took occasion to paya flying
visit to Chcago, to examine into the public works
OF that city but the confusion attendant upon the
big strike limited his inquiries considerably, and
prevented him from making contemplated trip
to New York. His experience has taught him
that tho South is better off, commercially and
financially. than the North. where business is
dull.
THE INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE.
The committee appointed to investigate the
matter OF the collection of the levee dues in the
upper districts have not yet closed their LAHORE,
more testimony being expected by the committee
before the next meeting of the Council.
Regarding tho defeated resolution of Admins
traitor McCafrrey, proposing 10 investigate the
affairs of the various departments OF the city
government, Mayor Pilsbury seems to entertain
VIEWS SIMILAR
to those OF Col. Denis regarding the
cost of such Investigations, which generally
amount to ten or fifteen thousand
dollars. He, however, would not object to the in
vestigation, al hough such Investigations amount
to very little, usually. Every incoming admins
tration, he says, acts 40 an investigating COM
mittee Of it's predecessor. and any irregu-
larities in old administrations must
be found ont by the new ones, the financial de-
partments of the city government
BEING so sYsTEMATIZED
that the Department of Accounts acts as per-
feot check on the Finance Department., and rice
Dersu.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-07
PaIais Royal.

Among the many changes to take place soon
on the grand boulevard none will be more strik-
ing and more indicative of the good time to come
than the swaying to the breeze the banners of the
grand "Palais Royal" Our enterprising friend
Levy, who has for SO many years been the popu-
lar proprietor of the dollar store, No. 1877 Canal
street, seems to have had his faith shaken in re-
publican institutions and ideas, and is deter
mined, with one fell swoop, to obliterate the
name of dollar store forever. He is making prep
arations for the opening of this elegant and gor-
geous establishment, and nothing will be spared
in making it the most attractive place in the
Southern country. Levy's dollar store is known
throughout the whole South, and as it has been
known for it's promptness in filling orders and
the polite attention of the clerks and the place to
get everything, 80 will the Palais Royal grow
into popular favor, for We will see in the large
and gilded signs that are to adorn the building
evidences of a new era, prosperity which We
have longed for but never expected until the
present time.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-07
THE SOUTH CAROLINA RAsCALETIEs.
TChicago Times.1

COLUMBIA, s. g., Aug. 2.-Before the
legislative committee to-day Lee, ex-
Speaker Of the House and present So
licitor Of the Second Circuit, testified.
backing up the startling evidence OF
Moses. which duplicates Chamberlain
and other Radical high priests. Lee
was a member OF the House four and
Speaker for two years. He will proba-
bly, be released on bail In day or two,
as Moses was. Both Of these men will
be invaluable witnesses for the State.
Some Of the items exposed In the COM
mittee-room to-day were bills for parti-
tions in the cloak-room and committee
rooms. The work performed could have
been done by any honest mechanic for
1875 or $50 for each room. Warrants
were issued for the payment Of these
bills at the rate Of $50 per room. The
warrants were altered by being pre-
were paid by the Treasurer of the State
to one Jos. M. Allen, carpet-bagger.
This little job brings to the surface the
notorious "Brick" Nash, the present
Senator from Richland, who was for
mer bootblack in the principal hotel Of
this city in, ante-bellum days. Old
Brick Is 50 called from rascally trans
action about the bricks of which the
Pen1tentiary walls were built. Nash,
who is as black as the boots he used to
shine, was chairman of the committee
that he himself prefxed the SKIES which
robbed the State in ten different in
stances of 5000, making total Of $4,000.
These are only some Of the small items.
but they will suffice to give an idea Of
what was done in the bigger steals with
the same parties manipulating the pens,
paper and ink.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-07

On Sunday the body Of white man CT the fol
lowing description, height feet inches, hail
light, full round face, of stout build, dressed in
dark pants and brown wooden shirt, was found
floating in the river in front of Jefferson station
parish of Jefferson.
When the body was found the hands were
heavily handcuffed, which was evident that he
was prisoner, and had taken the river in prefer
ence TO prison.
Coroner Scott Ellison held an inquest and re
turned verdict of suicide.
evening with batch Of thirty nine prisoners it
was supposed that 1t was ono OF the number
he had charge OF who had jumped overheard.
DEMOCRAT reporter, at late hour last night,
called at the Parish Prison but was unable to see
the Captain, but in his absence Mr.. johnson in
formed the reporter that all of the prisoners that
the Captain had had charge OF were landed safely
in the Pentehtiary.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-07
Short Items.

The fine gold watch lost in car AZ of the Dry
AIDES street line can be recovered by the owner by
calling at the Office of the railroad.
Paul Rasis was deprived of his liberty at the
locked up in the Third Station, charged from in.
formation with the larceny Of an umbrella, the
property Of W. 81. Forney.
At halfpast 4 o'clock Monday morning Officer
P. Koehler. of the First Precinct, was shot in the
ankle by the accidental discharge OF his pistol.
Henry HoSt, shoemaker, was locked up In the
First Precinct Station, charged by Owen Fuller
with having c. admitted an indecent assault upon
his little daughter, aged seven years.
John A. Cullom was arrested and locked up in
the Central station, charged by B. Rouback with
obtaining goods under false pretenses.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-07
FRENCH POLITICS.
The Prospects of the Republicans i'm the
Coming Election.
louisville Courier-Journal. ]

louisville Courier-Journal.l
The recent statement that the Bona
partists were bitterly divided is con-
firmed. The Patient and Impatient
Bonapartists, who were expected to
unite in the present emergency, are
farther apart than ever. Rouher, the
manager of the cause of the young
Prince Imperial, and De Cassagnac, the
leader Of the "Impatients," are at
division, and the Legitimists acting in
present campaign, the Republicans
have only to solidify their forces,
and unless MacMahon resorts to
extraordinary restrictive measures
the next Chamber Of Deputies will un-
doubtedly have large Republican ma
jority. To be sure, the government has
largely the advantage in the rural dis
tricts. The Republicans OF France con-
troll twenty-three of the eighty-seyen
departments, holding their votes abso-
lutely, while the Conservatives control
none Of the departments altogether.
The Minister Of Public Instruction has
teachers Of the public schools under
his control, as they possess great
influence with the parents OF the
pupils. The Clerical party is also work
ing sedulously against the Republicans
through the country priests, whose in
fuence is great among the rural popula-
ton. The work Gam BETA and Theirs
have to perform is to keep the various
groups Of Republicanism from commit
ting indiscretions while the canvass is
going on. Their prov ocations are great,
owing to the restrictions imposed by the
government On newspaper and pamph-
let publications, and on public meet
ings. which are as burdensome as in the
days of the late empire, and not sug-
gestive that France is even a nominal
Republic
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-07
The Rats i'm our Court Records.

The DEMOCRAT at some length, few days ago
called the attention OF the city authorities to the
deplorable condition OF the court records at jack
son Square. On Monday Judge Tissot invited
the reporter to inspect some of them in the Sec
ond District Court clerks Office. On opening the
door Of the case the old records were found al
most entirely destroyed by rats and dampness.
Old succession papers were scattered in the
pigeon holes in small bits, aud in some the rats
had formed nests. What damage may accrue
from the destruction of these documents cannot
be appreciated. Immense estates may depend
on these papers for their legal titles. Some s'eps
should be taken to have them copied.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-07
TEXAS BEEF.
Cheaper in England than i'm Louisiana.

Cheaper in England than i'm Louisiana.
1t has long been a subject of complaint with
consumers in our city that the price of beef in
our markets was unwarrantably high when our
butchers charged twenty and twenty-five cents
for choice pieces, and when the great Texas
ranges for cattle were 80 nearly at our door. 1t
was known that the cost of bringing corn-fed
beef from the West was quite heavy, but the
broad acres of Texas, it was imagined, could
furnish us with beef at rates so much lower as to
bring it to market here at about ten cents to the
retailer.
Recently intelligence from England has in
creased the causes of complaint at the price of
our beef, and DEMOCRAT reporter has made
some inquiry into the subject. 1t appears, ac-
cording to published statements made in British
journals, that since the Introduction of the new
refrigerating process on transatlantic steamers
beef has been transported to London and placed
on sale there at less than sixpence a pound for
the most select parts. These besves 60 from
where they are slaughtered for transport by
steamer.
In the London markets this beef is eagerly
ty is said to be equal to the prime English meat,
and the price is much lower. the laboring
clesses say than they Can get home meat for.
DEMOCRAT reporter visited that well-known
and popular dealer IN beef, Mr.. John Wilson, of
the firm of Pagan & Wilson, yesterday afternoon,
for the purpose OF learning whether it was true
Texas beef was selling in London cheaper than
it could be delivered here.
Reporter-Mr. Wilson, you're just the man
I've been looking for. I wanted " zee yen to
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-07
The ball of Company &C."

night last at Kits Paw lion at the New Lake End,
by Company &c" of the Second Regiment Lou
isiana State Militia, has not escaped our memory,
it was too enjoyable and brilliant an aft ir to be
forgotten. The company present was so large
that even spacious platform Of the West End
Pavilion was too small to permit Of dancing by
all of the devotees to the goddess of the dance
at one time. This condition lasted until late in
the night, and even at o'clock in tbs morning
when the last train left for the city the attendance
amounted to throns.
This splendid affair convinced US once more
that for summer entertainment OF it's kind
there is no place that will surpass the West End
Pavilion, and makes US hope that there will be
many more given before the close of the season.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-07
IN THE JAWS OF AN ALLIGATOR.

At Lake Charles, in the parish of Calcasieu, a
few DAYS since most exciting scene was wit
messed by number Of people on the shore. Some
lads, among whom WAS a boy named VIM. Has
kell. were in bathing, when the astention Of sill
were attracted to the cries of the latter, and an
alligator was seen swimming in the direction OF
him. The little boy, not perceiving the approach
of the sauriap, Owed and just as he reached the
surface open jaws received him. The alligator
drove his teeth almost through the boys skull,
making several wounds in the scalp three inches
in length. The boys comrades rushed into the
water and began loud cutlery. when the alligator
let 60 his hold and disappeared. The little fell
low, although seriously injured, will probably
liua
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-07
KILLING SINGER.
His Death Attributed to the Negligence o
the Railroad Company.

His Death Attributed to the Negligence o.
the Railroad Company.
Coroner Roche last evening, after hearing ex-
haustivs testimony in the case Of the killing OF
Louis SINGER by car No. so Of the Canal stree,
City Railroad and Lake line, brought the investi.
cation to close, and the jury returned the fol.
lowing verdict:
After viewing the body Of the said Louis SIM
Ger, and after careful examination by DR.. J, G,
Beard, City Physician, and from the evidence eli
cited, we find that the deceased came to his
death from car injuries received from car No. 80,
OF the Canal street City Railroad Lake Line, roll
ing over his body on the Metairie Road, between
Canal street and New Orleans Canal between the
hours OF and o'clock p. M, Sunday, July goth,
1877, causing death few hours after.
And we find after careful examination of the
said car No. 90 that 1t Is not constructed in the
same manner as the other cars which are used
for passengers for the following reasons Ito wit:
IL That car No. 30 has neither platform nor steps
for the purpose of facilitating passengers to step
on or of.
2. The floor of car No. so is five inches above
the platform Of the regular cars when coupled
together, making 1t liable to trip person when
stepping thereon from one car to another.
g. The height Of the door Of car so is feet s
inches when the height Of regular car is 6
feet inches.
The width of the door of car No. SO is % inches
The width Of a regular car is "a inches.
4. The opening between the loor Of car No. so
and the platform of the adjoining Car is 10
inches.
s. On car 80 the distance between the brakebar
9 piece Of timber running just in front Of the
wheels across the car on the top Of the rail- ia
81 inches; the distance on q regular passenger
car is 81 inches; and furthermore, we are of the
opinion that the accident could have been avoided
had the company taken the necessary precaution
in having the car COnstructed nronorlv We
the jurors, exhonerate the conductors and en-
gineer from all blame, but we consider the COM
pany guilty Of criminal negligence in running
such Car for the conveyance Of passengers.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-07
MOrtuary Report.

The following report Of the number Of inter-
ments occurring in this city last week. is fur
nished us officially by DR.. Taylor, Secretary OF
the Board OF Health:
Males 80; females 81. Total 1874. Whites go;
colored AZ.
Smallpox s, all fevers 10, consumption II,
Inflammation Of brain Is, apoplexy 6, sunstroke
2, pneumonia 4. dysentery 9. drowned 3.
Inferred from public institutions 10; on certif-
cate of coroners 26, and on certificates of mid
wives 2.
We understand that not single new case of
smallpox was reported during the week.