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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-28

A reign of terror exists in the st.
Louis iail--it is haunted. William Nor
gan, colored, was "the father of the
jail" He was an old man, who had
been within these prison walls so long
that he had gone mad. This insanity,
his wild, rolling eyes, his haggard face,
his spectral figure, made him an object
of awe, seer and wizard with the other
negro prisoners, who eagerly drank in
every word Of his wild rawlings and in
sane utterances. When the old man
died, the other day, q general nervous
ness overcame his fellow prisoners, and
one Of them, Winnie Freeman, was 80
shocked that she died in an agony Of
fright. This second death added to the
terror of the colored prisoners; the jail
Is now haunted by two ghosts instead
Of one. The condition Of the pris-
oners, oppressed by superstitious dread,
has become really pitiable. They are
oppressed by gloom throughout the
day; this grows deeper and deeper as
night comes on, and when darkness
really does arrive, and the ghosts Of
Morgan and Freeman stalk through
the prison cells, the inmates are not
only too terrified to sleep. but break
out in the widest shrieks Of agony and
fear. The prisoners beg to be sent to
the penitentiary, to any place that is
not haunted, and IL half the stories the
st. Louis papers tell be true, either this
or turning them altogether loose would
seem an absolute necessity, unless ST..
Louis wishes to convert her thieves and
Migrants into madmen and maniacs.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-28

The kiss that Hayes imprinted on the
brow Of Morton is already proving as
bread cast upon the waters. The In
dianapolis .leewnai, Morton's own or
Ean, has begun to applaud the Southern
policy OF the Administration.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-28
COPARTNERS

Referring to the above notice, the under
signed begs to thank his friends for the
patronage bestowed On the late firm, and So
ficits Of them continuance of the same for the
new firm. CHAS, ID. LALLANDE.
se25 1W2p
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-28

A drove OF twenty-four horses, the
property Of Col. Martin. Of Ripley, Ohio,
passed through Cincinnati the other day
on their way to England. They were
valued at prices ranging from $1,000 to
G35OO.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-28

We were much pleased to shake
hands with our friend, Mr.. p. o.
Fazende, the popular Oarondeiet street
broker, who has returned to his wonted
haunts, after an invigorating solourn In
the North during the heated term.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-28
DIED.

DE MAHY-On September 27, 1877. at O'Clock
y. m. J. Henri de Manly. aged Al years
The funeral will start from the residence Of
his brother. J. r. de Many, corner Craps and
Clouet streets, at p. m. precisely. The friends
of the family are respectfully invited to attend
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-13

NEW YORK.. Nov. Ia. The northern trip along
the MASSACHUSETTS, coast to Halifax. from which
Prof. 3. r. Bs ird, fish commissioner. has re-
Gently returned, is interesting not only from it's
connection. politically with the negotiations be-
tween the United Stntes and Great Britain, CON
eerning the use of American and Canadian
fishing grounds, but also from IL valuable in
vestigatipn which Prof. Baird has b5en able to
make, The, operations Of the summer have
added greatly to the knowledge previously had
of this hitherto unknown ground. About u
miles off the mouth Of Boston harbor is 50 rich
with flsh that from 500 to 1000 pounds were taken
by trolling half an hour, Among them vietmo
were discovered: splendid species of founder,
previously un known on the American coast,
and believed to be peculiar to Greenland.
Scientific operations, while under the directions
Of Prof. Baird. were more Immediately conduct
cd by Prof. AVsrll, assisted by H. T. Will
son, as far MS invertebrates hre concerned. and
by G.. u. Goode and L. Ii, Bean AS regards fish
and crustaoea.
The apparatus and details Of dredging and
trolling were under tho charge of Capt II. G
Chester. the renowned first mate Of the Polaris
and the devoted friend and attendant OF Capt.
Hall up to the time OF his death in the frozen
North. Besides the Investigation into natural
history and tho economical yalue of tho
marine animals Of the coast, numerous OBJ
servations were taken on the Temperature Of
the water at different depths and lUcnlities, in
some cases the thermometer reaching GIL.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-13
suicide of Mrs. Evelyn stuart.

New YORK. Nov 12-The police received in
formation this morning from the proprietor of
the Berckely House, ,on Fifth Avenue that one of
his boarders Mrs. Evelyn Stuart aged u years
committed suicide by taking laudanum. De-
ceased was the married wife Of Robert stuart.
bank clerk. and was married six months ago to
him. and they have lived happily ever, since.
She returned last night as usual. and it Is
thought that she drank the laudanum between
midnight and morning. She was found lying
in her bedroom breathing heavily. Physicians
were summoned and did oil they could, but
after lingering some hours she died. Mr.. Stu
art Is said to possess an. independent fortune.
but of late has been drinking great deal, and
1t Is supposed that this was the cause which led
to the act.
MMr. Tappan, president Of the Gallatin Ban k
was the guardian of Mrs Stuart and friend Of
her father, who was p naval officer. but is now
dead: Mr.. Tappan said this evening that love
of drink was inherited by Stuart. and his an
cestors had all been hard drinkers. Mrs.
Stuart was exceedingly accomplished and
beautiful. Her maiden name was Marks. and
is said to be q member. Of yell known family
of that name in this city. Great reticence Is
observed in regard to the suicide. Her friends
state that she was not insane but decline to give
reason for her ending her life in that way.
She left no papers that have yet been found,
that could throw light upon her motive for COM
mitting the deed or clear up the mystery.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-13
Supreme Court Decisions.

P1TTsnune, Noy. 12.-This morning at the
opening of. tho Supreme Court GhieT Justice
Agnewy made the following announcement, In
from the decision Of tho Quarter Sessions
Court in issuing attachments for tho arrest Of
hnye 81 RI 70 b dar o, e % Jo m
court below, the effect Of which will of course
be that the Governor ct nj. will not be brought
Opinions will be fled hereafter The deeisfsn
Of this cause settles the matter completely. and
State officers are not compelled to appear be-
Il viii be seen from the above that the de-
eision Is given by n majority Of the court.
and hence there, will be ami in9rity opinion filed.
The opinions which are to be- filed hereafter will
be looked for with interest.
An amendment limiting the pay Of staff off,
GERS to the pay Of their actual rank in the army
was rejected. yeas 1913, nays t3i
amended, Mr., Atk ms. who was entitled t. ono
4aS 2 i9se be te f. bea bsv
the Secretary of War, which he said would
explain certain matters: it would be recollected
been recruited since tho bill had been matured
and that tho letter Of the Secretary would ex-
plain the matter. The letter was read.
Secretary MoCrary. in opening. quotes law to
show that there was authority Of law for re-
cruitng after July lst. 1877: in the absence Of
an appropriation the law provides that the
army should be kept up to $4,000 men, and that
could be done only by recruiting. President
Hay 90 has as mu b b, right to recruit soldiers as
ne mas 10 appoint United States Judges. NO one
cause the judiciary bill failed. When the Plesi-
dent was directed to keep up the army to
II was not, however, deemed best to recruit
after July 1. not for a want Of authori y
Of law, but because it was not deemed best to
enlist men when there was no money to pay
them. Recruiting stopped therefore at all
points except on the Pacific coast. whore men
were needed for the Indian war and recruiting
was stopped as soon as the emergency was
passed The impression that there had been
enistments made recently and since the army
bill was mntured was an entire mistake and
grew out OF the erroneous construction of q
telegram sent by the Adutant General to the
chairman Of the Committee on Appropriations
the recruiting referred to on tho Pacific coast
cost little or nothing.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-13
CAPITAL NOTES.
COMMITTEE ON COINAGE, WEIGHTS
AND MEASURES.
Railroad Companies Agree tn a Compro.
mise with the Government.

sasssss's ssq sqa oSTsS TssS NJ
ing and apportioned out the wofk now before It.
All the silver bills were referred to o sub com
,nittee consistlng of Messrs; CLARK Of Missouri.
Mr.. Phillips. OF Kansas, will, II he has an OPP
portunity today, intr9duee In the House bill
pro. providing Tor making legal tender notes receiv
when they shall be receivable. The Bill will pro
vide that Whea legal tender notes. are nj par
ury shall tEsuea circular to tho different Gus
tom House officials throughout the country.
directing them to receive legal tenders in pay
Atthe meeting of tbs Senate Judiciary Com
mittee on Saturday. at which the subject Of the
/ Grtted interest on the bonds guaranteed by tho
agavefnment was under discussion, the repre-
sen.atises of the respective roads then present
made propositi IN TO tho committee for a com
promise between those roads and the govern-
nent: They were requested by the committee
TO reduce such propositions TO writing, and con :
seduently held o conference on Saturday even
ing. nt which n compromise was agreed on. Of
which the following is the substance:
knnsas Pacific and Sioux City Pacific agrees
to pay at once in cash 81 .0DOooD and in addition
will pay semi-an lually. cash amoun.s until.
by the year 1905, the Aggregate sum su1i rient to
liquidate the whole Of the principal and inter-
est Of the bond guaranteed by the government
In addition. furthermore TO tho 81 900 900 which
Will agree to the recovery to the United States
OF OVERSEE mlilton acres of lands, which have
been granted them to aid in the construction of
the diifelen roads. This land is now held mt
two dollars per acre to settlers. but they the
companies. propose to reconvey 1t TO the govern
ment ut one dollar and u quarter per acre, max
Ing gu aggregate amount Of $7,50oo0O. Ii this
proposition is accepted by the government It
will give the roads about ak additional years in
which to pay ther dabt to the government. as,
under the existing arrangement, the major por-
tion OF their indebtedness will fail duo about
1ggg
The Judiciary Committee held meeting at
! p. M to- day ut which the proposition above
referred to was submitted, nnd the commit
tee IL IL determines to accept the same, will have
to decide what amounts the read shall pay semi
ANNUALLY, in accorjhnee with their proposition.
lit Is understood that Sam'l Sehellabarger will
make the opening argument in behalf Of tho
Union Pacific Company, and will be followed by
Hon, Lyman Trumbull and Stotrs, of New
York, In behalf OF the Central Pacific.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-13
i. The entira Democratic county

saffold Ind. AT. Tho entira Democratic count,
ticket elected
Hancock co,ynty-For Governor, J. NJ. Stone
40; for Senator. J. =. Garter. Dem, 2J6; H. O
Stafford Ind, s23: for Representative, D. b
Seal Ind, SIS. elected: H. Mundsrs, 102; foi
sheriif, George W. Johnson ind, s37. elected
j, J. Saucer. 273.
Jackson connty-For, Governor, M. Stone
TIT: for Sanntor J. F. Carter. Dem. $40: r. @.
SaffoId Ind, 15s The entire Democratic county
ticket elected.
Madison eo1nty-For Governor J. NJ Stone
loi7 No opposition to the Democratic county
ticket.
The proposed amendment to tho constitution
to abolish the office Of Lieutenant Governor was
defeated Tho amendraent providing for bien-
nial sessions OF the Legislature was carried.
Pike county-For Governor, J. M. Stone 1861
for Representative. Causey. Dem. 11Gi: Con
erly. Ind. 5O7 for amendment No. l. 23y ma-
IOrity. for amendment No. q 60 majority.
Warren eounty-For Senator. Chas. u. Fur
long, Dem, 1922. W H. Spears. Ind. 1898. The
whole Independent ticket was defeated, except
the candidate for county treasurer, who was
elected by u small majority.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-13
Dog Races for Puppy stakes.

NASHVILLE, Tenn Nov. IA large crowd of
sportsmen and lovers of the dog, and gun
gathered at Belle Meade this morning to wit
ness the running Of the dogs for puppy stakes
First on the programme Of the field trials for
which the following dogs will contest Kitten
Champ, st. Elmo lAfton, Bddy. Gladstone, King.
together.
Messrs. Davidson, Sanborn, Alderman, Whit
ford. Tucker, Campbell. Dews are getting the
principal trainers that will handle the dogs in
the trials. 1he champion stakes, with eighteen
entries, will be run Tomorrow. when the best
dogs here will meet.
The sporting tournament commences Thurs
day at West End Park, and some of the crack
shots of the Union will participate.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-13
THE REPUBLICAN CAUCUS.
How n Very Bitter split Was Avoided.

WASHINGTON. Nov. IA special to the Balti.
more Gazette. regarding yesterdays Republican
caucus makes Senator Conking utter strong
denuncation of the Administration, and adds
He was seconded by Senator Edmunds. much to
the surprise of those present. Dawes, Hoar.
Ohristiancy and Booth are fatty in support of
the President. but were met with violent oppos.
ton from Hamlin. Burns. Oglesby. Howe and
Others Hamn was especially outspoken as a
stalwart opponent
The only resolution. according to his report.
adopted was:
ResOlred, That in all cases where the ap-
pontmpnts of Democrats have been made in
the South on the recommendation of Demo-
Gratis, the same be not sustained by the. mem
bers of this body where any objection exists on
the part Of Southern Republicans.
Mr.. Hamlin introduced resolution that this
caucus agree to vota for seating Kellogg. when
HChristianny Jumned up and left the caucus.
Hamln. finding the resolution would cause O
split in the caucus, Withdraw L.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-13
DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE.
THE CIGAR MAKERS STRIKE.
Manufacturers Claim the victory.

NEwiYoHK Nov. 12.-Ths morning the strike
among tho cigar makers began to assume 70
still more alarming aspect. from the fact that
the. manufacturers have taken an unexpected
action tho 5onsgauenees of which may be shortly
experlencej, The manufacturers banded to-
gether for the purpose of crushing the strike
by n decisive blow, have signed u series resolu-
makers have placed themselves under tho Load
ership of unprincipled men who have not the
welfare Of workingmen ut heart, but their own
ACKNOWLEDGMENT. whereas strikers have AFRO
gated TO themselves functions which don't be-
long to them. and have endeavored to control
the business Of their former employers. dictate
terms that the latter regard rs runous and
shameful. y was resolved to proceed at once to
erence TO be given to ths latter for many rens-
ons. The manufacturers hope in the course of
few days to have sufficient appliances for all
their neeJs, and they declare that the strikers
are now conquered by the action of twenty
eieetment suits against the cigar makers now
in court. Two were tried to day and judgments
given in favor OF the landlords.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-13

PARIS, Nov. 12.-It Is reported here this after
noon that the Pope is dead. The report obtains
eredence in consequence Of the unsat sfactory
character Of the latest reports Of his eOndi.
tion
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-13
Committee on Privileges and Elections.

WASHINGTON, Noy. 12.-The Committee on
P, Privileges and Elections, at its meeting
that a committee of two, consisting of
the, chairman of the committee. Mr.. Wadleigh
with Gov. Kellogg and MIR spofford. and m t,, ascer
tain from them and report to the committee
to what extent they agree on the facts involved
a statement to the Democrats that the Kellogg
and Spofford case was not referred to in any
way In the caucus on Saturday and that all pub
lfshed statements asserting such was the case
were not in accord with the facts.
Senator Hoar withdrew the questions for dis
cussion on Saturday, and will not offer them
until after the committee appointed to-day make
a rnnnrt.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-13
FOREIGN NEWS.


ROME. Nov. 12.--The grayest fears are enter
tanned for the life Of the Pope A short time ago
his physicians feeling anxious about the pom
tifical condition. summoned professionally,
among Others Signor Vanscate professor of
surgery at Padua. for consultation. After q
careful examination, the consulting physicians
gave up all hope # his recovery. His condition
now is such that he may die at any moment II
he rallies his recovery will be only temporarily.
His lower limbs are paralyzed. and he cannot
ltt,nt orrrI1
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-13
THE MISSISSIPPI ELEC rION.

The following are additional Mississippi elee-
ton returns:
Attala county-For the Legislature. Glass
DEM, 1913. elected: Fl. G. Niles, Rep., 1885,
elected; Gayton, Dem. 1l1o.
Clarke county-For Governor, J. NJ. Stone
Dem, 1880; A. lG. Brown, Ind, s. Democratic
majority for the Legislature, 401; for sheriff.
ga. For ame ndment No. l. 3l5 majority; fol-
amendment No. Q, 295 majority.
Copiah county-18O0 Democratic majority.
Harrison county-For Governor, j. M. Stone
s5I. For Senator. ]. ?. Carter. DEM, 4a2; r. Ct
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-13
STANLEY Coming Home.

LONDON. Nov. 12.--Henry M Stanley. the Af-
rican explorer. and 100 Of his followers, were
lesty'a steamship Industry which will also take
them to Zanzibar.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-13
Heavy Fighting Before Pleyna.

LONDON Nov. PA dispatch from CONSTANT
nople reports that heavy fighting has been GO
ing on before Peyna for the last two days. The
battle thus far is favorable for the Turks
A dispatch from Pesth saws the military coun-
ell had there provided three army corps for
the protection of the frontier Of Pennsylvania,
s>layOnia and Dalmatia
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-13
Bank statement.

WASHINGTON Nov. 12.-The Controller of Cur
rency has declared dividend of Is per cent
in favor of creditors of the Crescent City Ma
tional Bank of New Orleans. being in all rs per
cent Also a dividend of 16 per cent in favor of
creditors of the Lockhaven National Bank of
Lockhaven, Pa, and First National Bank of
Wichita Kansas. The Controller also declared
a dividend of IS per cent in favor of creditors
Of the Minor National Bank of Georgetown,
Col. payable as soon as necessary schedules
can be nrenared hy rncaiyarS.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-13
WAR NOTES.
Closing Around PIeyna.

LONDON, Nov. 12.-The Daily Ntars' CORE.
spondent, telegraphing from Dolney Dubruck,
November s. says: In consequence of the evac-
uation Of this place by the Turks the Russians
have now contracted the circle of investment to
thirty miles.
The Russians have 10000 men, sufficient to
fill two continuous lines Of trenches around the
visible In Osman Pasha's position, and other in
dications show it probable that he can hold out
thirty da VIC lnnOnr
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-13

| New YORK, Nov. 12.-The aldermanic com
met to-day and briefly examined FL. Z. Tain
tor, the expert accountant. relative 70 sums re-
of finding out the extent of the ring frauds.
They had recovered a little over slo3 900 in
working up the frauds. No other witnesses being
rrasent the committee alionrnei Till SatIr1aY.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-13
A Fenian Arrested.

LONDON. Nov. IA man named Sullivan has
been arrested at Cork and will be prosecuted as
a Fenian for sending threatening letters to
parties who refused to turn off gas and disperse
the company dur ing dinner given by the
Mayor OF Cork to the Duke of Connaught.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-13
sentenced to the state Prison for life.

New YoBK. Nov. t2.-Wiliam Poole and JAS.
Font. convicted Of murder in the second degree
for killing Thomas Ryan. were to-d day sentenced
to the state Prison for life Motion for new
trial denied by Recorder Hackett.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-13
Dea tn Of Lewis ssOegtz.

New YORK. Nov. IA telegram has been re-
ceiyed here announcing the death to-day nj
Colorado sprinss Gal. Of Lewis G,,elz; Of the
Of the UaitD Repnbiicnn Of this city.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-13
Victorious 0broutc chefP,

LONDON, Now 12.-The Handa,ds Bucharest
correspondent telegraphs: 1t is said that Grn.
Ohroutcheff, late chief of staff in Asia. who
planned the campaign which resulted in the
to take command OF tie staff of the Russian
army In Bulgaria,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-13
$4,000 Damages Against a Railroad
C0mDany.

NASHVILLE, Nov. ia verdict for the plain
tiff has been rendered in the case of q. Levine,
of Brownsville, Tenn, against the Louisville,
Nashville and Great Southern Railroad Comma
ny, for the killing of his wife last year. The
jury assessed the damages at $4,000. An appeal
was taken to the Supreme Court.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-13
suit to Revoke yanderhilt,s viii.

VINO sues to revoke the will of Com V ande rbilt,
Wason trial before t4esurrogate this evening
the amount for which she seeks poss ession being
500 00O and the amount of the estate being
sloo' 'Ooo. 200. Mr Lord for Mrs. Labau, the
| daughter of the testator, said S95,0oo,000 were
| given to the son by indulgence Of the delusions
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-13
Canal nont Matthew Nelson Rroke In Two.

HEADING, Pa, Nov. l2.-About noon to-day, as
the canal boat Matthew Nelson was coming
through the locks at the Big Dam. six miles
below the city. the bow line parted and the boat
was carried by the strong current oy r. the dam
and broke in two, The. captain and his family
went to their reseue in q small boat
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-13
The President Anxious to Prevent a Rup-
tmre Of the Kenn Illlcnn Party.

New, YORK, Nov. 12..-The Posts Washington
special says: Republican Senators. who have
conversed with the President with regard to the
Republican senatorial caucus held Saturday
say he expresses an earnest desire to prevent
any rupture in the, party. and to this end wants
to consult with lending Senators before trans
mitting more nomi nations.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-13
saloon Keepers Forced to obtain q LII.


New YORK. Nov. 12.-Reports thht the law and
order league would begin this morning to arrest
liquor dealers do ing busi mess without q license
chused increased attendance before the Board
of Excise and q rush for licenses
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-13
The LnuiSiana slate.

WARRINGTON, Nov 12-The speeches of Goode
and Ellis on Gen. Hookers amendment have
produced quite a sensation
The President sent for Congressman Ellis
Saturday afternoon. They had quite a long
conference. which, it is said resulted in the
slate,