The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-08-05
NOTES.

The Philadelphia Times thinks II the mill
tary code Of that State IL enforced, courtmar-
tailed mlitiamen will be as plenty as Chest
nut street hot corn peddlers on q warm night.
BY the laws Of Florida no man VINO has
lost an arm or leg, no matter how or when,
or from what cause, can be taxed for any bus-
ness he may enter into, always excepting the
liquor business.
The Sutro tunnel, intended as an i'm
proved outlet for the Comstock mines In Ne
vada, has penetrated about three miles and a
half, has cost nearly $3,00o,0Oo, and will be
extended half q mile further. 1t was com
menced eight years ago.
The Iowa Greenbackers, at their recent
convention, denounced national banks as a
curse to the country, and one speaker went
so far as to declare that the people would be
justifiable In rising en- masse and destroying
them. They then nominated q national bank
or for Governor.
A young man, being attacked by Indians
near Fort Fetterman, took a position In q
place that was surrounded by rocks and de-
Tended himself for two days. He was wound
ed thirteen times and ut last killed. A pho
tograph Of a girl inscribed Mamie was the
only thing found on him by which he may be
identified.
A former resident OF New Haven, who,
during recent visit, discovered thatsome OF
the elms are dying, has written to Prof. Dana,
suggesting that the damage is done by an in
sect which the English sparrows do not mo-
lest, while the sparrows have driven away the
native birds which formerly destroyed the
aforesaid insect.
-" Pittsburg Is dead as to all trade is the
confession Of one of the newspapers Of that
city, and 1t continues " From the huckster
in the market to the head of our largest iron
firms the experience Of the effects of the
troubles is identical. Manufacturers suffer
particularly from the want Of fuel, as well as
from the impossibility of getting rid Of man.
ufactured goods"
The Worcester (SIass.) West Chronicle says
a short time since the members Of the Adoni
Shomo Corporation, better known as the
"Fullerites," received q divine revelation
allowing tho wearing of worldly hats. They
have since received another allowing the
adoption Of modern styles in all their wear
ing apparel and household goods. large
lot of their ancient personal property was
sold few days ago, and a new lot of modern
furniture, etc, is to take the place of that
sold.
The cable brings the news that the Rou-
manians have finally crossed the Danube and
occupied Nikopolis. The Roumanians are the
descendants of brave race, but as O distinct
nationality thew have not fought for more
than century. Their soldiers are hardy
well drilled and admirably equipped; but
from their commander-in-chief, Prince
Charles, down to the youngest subaltern
scarcely an officer has ever been under fire.
The men know this, and have not all the con
fidence desirable In their leaders A panic al
the outset Is feared.
Gov. Rice will probably be renomiHated
by the Massachusetts Republicans without
opposition. There is absolutely no candidate
of Importance against him. His majority or
election day will depend simply upon whether
the Democrats nominate Charles Francis
Adams or not If they do nominate him, ever
an ''off year" will be apt to secure Mr.. Rice
one of the largest majorities he has ever had
At present the mere mention OF Mr.. Adams
seems to have frozen up the Democratic party
completely. The only attempt at articulation
is from the Irish voter, who says he has had
all the Adams he wants in his.