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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-21
FOREIGN NEWS.
REPORT OF THE AMERICAN MINISTER
TO JAPAN.
The Commerce Of the United states with
that Country Compared with that
of England.

WASHINGTON. Oct 20.-The Department of
State is in receipt Of dispatch from the United
States Minister to Japan announcing the break :
ing out Of Asiatie cholera In Yokahamo The
dispatch is dated Sentember 10, and nine deaths
had occurred on the two previous days.
The government of Yokohama some time ago
endeavored to establish a quarantine for all
vessels coming from infected ports, but with
the exception Of the Consul General Of the
United States, who approved the same the for
eign eonsuls did not assent thereto, and un for
tnateIy. as the present fatality proves. no quar-
aDtine was established.
The answer to the trade circular recently
issued from the Department of State by the
United StatesM mister to japan draws attention
to the large amount Of cotton and wool manu-
faetures imported into that country. The i'm
port of cotton yarns during the month Of July
of the present year amounted In value to al
most half mil lion Of dollars.
These manufaetures come direct from Eng
land and the Minister can see no reason why
the United States shoul id not supply Japan with
all the cot on and WOODEN fabrics they require,
taxing in return silk tea and coffee from that
country.
During the year ending June 80. 1876. the i'm :
ports into japan from England amounted to
st2,244,5s9 while the exports to England amount
ports into Japan from the United States
amounted to Sl.s 1o5s, while the exports to the
United States amounted to sess7 3O7. Thus
Japan buys from the United States less than
one. sixth OF her purchases from England.
while the United States buys from her nearly '
three times the amount purchased by England.
With the very friendly re- atoms existing be-
the superiority Of our man ufactures, 1t only re-
quires q respectable effort on the par Of the
merchants and manufacturers of the United
States to reverse the above showing.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-21
The Grant-sumner-M Motley ROw-Ex-Sec-
retary Fish VS.. wendell Phillips.

BosToN. Oct. -2o.-The controversy over the
rant Sumner Motley row of few years ago
which Wendell Phillips is trying to explain, is
Just now pretty lively here. Hon. Hamilton
Fish. at that time Secretary of State, is now
here. and denies the statements Of Mr.. Phillips
in several important particulars. He says
Charles Sumner was not removed at all /: his
term had expired as chairman of the Foreign
Relations Committee, and the reason why he
was left off was because he was not on speaking
terms with either the President or the Secretary
of State
The reason for Motley's removal was that it
was found, in the consideration of state affairs,
that he misrepresented the government In the
Alabama question. and especially in two
speeches made by him before his arrival at his
post. The statement that President Grant
placed the san Domingo treaty. In Summers
bands. as related by Phillips, Fish character.
lied rs malieiously untrue. The President
never had the treaty papers in his poss. .ssion
they were In the hands Of the Secretary of state.
MIR. Fish reiterated Grants charge. that Sum
ners pigeon holes were full of treaties. as many
as eleven being there at one time. and some Of
them stayed there for two years.
Mr.. Fish explained the tender of the English
mission. Mr.. sumner was i'll, and he Fish in
cautiously remarked to the SENATOR why not
go to England rs minister" Tue Seer etary
soon saw that he had said too much, and seized
the first opportunity to reLraee his steps.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-21
Get your Kid gloves at reeger's.
SOARD'S CITY DIRECTORY FOR 1878

Messrs. L. Soards & Co. have commenced
canvassing for the above work. The publishers
60 to work upon the new volume with prompt
ness, energy and full corps of assistants, able
from the experience Of the past to furnish
subscribers witha better directory than ever be-
fore. Every merchant and citizen is aware of
the convenience and importance of such work
as Soards & c.. will publish.
The directory is a book which is indispensa-
BILE in every office and store, and we hope that
Tor their own convenience and to shield them
selves from the charge of petty meanness by
borrowing what they should buy. no less than to
and secure its continuance in future years,
our merchants will bestow ON it liberal pat
ronage
CIRcULATIoN.-The directory is consulted
more frequently than any other book published.
Every hotel has from one to six copies. Stran-
gers and others look to the directory, not only
to ascertain the business in the aggregate but
often wishing to visit individuals engaged in
some special branch. This makes it of vital
moment for every business man to place his
card where it will do the most good, i. e.. in the
directory.
For THE EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF PATRoNs.-A
file OF the principal city directories is kept for
their reference free Of cost as we'll as back num-
bers of the city directory.
DELIvERY.-The book will be ready for deliv-
cry in January. Regular subscribers will be
first supplied. II any copies are left on hand,
outside parties viii be accommodated.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-21

should control the committee. This was in
1871. Regarding the Maine quarry. witness tes-
titled that John r. Boggs. former supervisor.
was interested in it.. 1t was arranged with the
company that Tweed should hive 100000 worth
of stock for his services in procuring q contract
for supplying the stone. The witness and Har.
ris had preyi usly arranged that Harris should
make all contracts, and with. ss should share
in the contracts, but witness never got d dollar.
for shortly after the adjournment of the Legis-
lature his troubles in New York commenced,
and being unable to be of any further use to
Mr.. Boggs, he felt compelled, in justice to him,
TO return the $4,000 worth of stock.
In reply to. Alderman Cowing, witness said
that Harris at that time was not Sthte Senator,
but held some appointment. Cowing asked
Witness II he had any knowledge OF frauds that
Harfia was eoni1ected with. Wi ness said he
was told that Harris received percentage on
contracts which had been let out. but declined
to give the name of his informant except to the
committee privately.
He would not give it to the newspapers be-
cause whenever he mentioned nHme, endeay-
ors were made to get the parties to contradict
him through the public press 70 the deter
mined request Of Mr.. Cole. Tweed wrote the
name OF, Q piece Of paper and handed # to Mr.
Cole. and 1t was decided to subpoena this. per
son as q witness ut once. 1t was expected that
other witnesses would be present to testify to-
day. but Mr.. Cole said that they had been. un-
able to secure their attendance. and. therefore
they adjourned the investigation to Wednesday
next at IL O'cOck n. m.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-21
PERSONAL.
Gov. Nichols was expected to arrive last nigh.
from ST. Louis.

Gov: Nichols was expected to arrive last night
from ST. Louis.
Capt. Ed. Flood, now in Atlanta, Ca, writes a
friend that he expects to take the first prize with
his "Gould" steam fire engine at the fair to. day.
Col. Boyd, president of the University and
Agricultut al College, with Mr.. W. ri. Goodale,
secretary OF the board Of supervisors Of that ns-
tuition, left the city last evening for Baton Rouge
We learn that Mr.. A. J. Kelly has been. by the
parish court, appointed as expert and auditor in
the case Of Parish Of Plaqasmine vs. Leon O.
Courcslle. late school treasurer Of the parish
named.
We note with pleasure the arrival of Bathurst
Lord High Chamberlain, who, with other high
officials OF the realm, mas been abroad making
arrangements for the coming fete Of his Majesty
the King Of the Carnival.
With the falling leaves of autumn, and SEEM
ingy borne upon the invigoratipg blasts Of In
cipient winter, come back the familiar faces that
we used to welcome every day last year. Yesterday
We had the pleasure of shaking hands, on his
familiar haunts OF Carondeet street, with Char es
De Ruytsr, well known in those demesnes, lust
arrived from healthy trip up North.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-21
The Tweed Investigation.

NEW YORK. Oct. 21.-The Tweed investigation
was resumed to-day at the City Hall. Tweed
was first questioned by Mr.. lie regarding the
building of the capitol at Albany and the wit
ness connection Herewith. Tweed said he was
q member of the building committee and had
an interest in a slate q arry but could not re-
collect whether it was the FL trlow quarry. of
Maine, or the Bartlett quarry. of New York
the witness became acquainted in Albany with
Hamilton Harris. an ag mt Tor the Erie railroad.
and an arrangement was made W tn him re-
garding the Supplies. 1t bel e agreed that the
witness should get a per cert of all moneys made
by Harris in the matter. from whatever source,
SIS long as 1t came under the head of the capitol
building.
six members, three Republicans and
three Democrats. The Legislature appro-
priated S65o,0O0, and it was agreed that Harris
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-21

THE REPUBLICAN SENATOR'S FAVOR
THE ME-OPENING OF PINCH
BACKS CONTEST.
Schurz ana Civil service Reform to be
Sacrificed for aarmOny-The New Orr
leans Cellectorship-HOuse Commit u
tees.
Especial to the Democrat. !


WASHINGTON Oct. 2O.-A large majority of
the Republican Senators are in favor of reopen
ing Pinchback's contest forsthe seat claimed by
Eustis; not, indeed, for the purpose of seating
him, but to afford o pretexf for the same delay
In Eustis' case that is already resolved upon in
the cases Of Spofford and Butler.
The Republicans in both branches Of Con-
gress are actively engaged In attempts to har-
monize the party and to secure such modifica-
tions of the policy of the Administration as
. will enable them oil to join hands In an effort
to recover the supremacy which is slipping
from them.
Tho President himself is very anxious that
those efforts shall succeed. and Is willing to
make any concession short Of absolute self
stultiHcatfon. 1t is decidedly probable that a
basis Of agreement will be reached Immediately.
1t will involve Cabinet change, viz fin the
Department OF The In erior, and general sus-
pension Of the civil service reform business.
The Presidents friends say he will yield oil
other points. provided his opponents will not
assai1 the Southern policy in Congress, or in
State conventions In the future.
The collectorship remains In statu quo, but
viii be decided next week. The President will
not send Kings name to the Senate unless sure
to be confirmed, and 1t is possible that the pro-
eramme Of party reunion alluded to above
may include unanimous support of King by the
Republicans. which, of course would confirm
him. 1t Is certain that the President sticks to
King with tenacity. and will not give UP till the
last hope OF confirmation is exhausted.
Nothing accurate can be learned of Randalls
make up Of committees. beyond the fact that
they will be announced next week.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-21
DOMESTIC MARKETS.

New YORK, Oct. 2o.-Market review.-Business
fair in most quarters during the week
fair movement has continued in dry goods,
although tue heaviest business Of the season is
S moderate trade kas been 9one DOM S0B Business
breadstuffs has been fair. although generally at
somewhat lower prices; -four and wheat have
been offered freely, and receipts have been
pretty heavy, while advices from abroad have
on the whole been leas favorable.
Prices are accordingly lower, notwithstand
ing the fact that pretty good business has been
done Corn has been in fair, export demand
active and prices have steadily improved. Pro-
visions have been dull. and prices have steadily
favored buyers: To-day grain is generally
st ong and provisions heavy.
Foar dull and unchanged: Southern -four
quiet; No. 50 1904 25. superfine 81 5Q@5, extra
s5g5 50. Wheat opened &c higher and moder-
81 43 bid cash. do October 81 43 bid. No 2 spring
81 80 bid cash. No. Northwestern 81 30 bid cash.
Barley in good demand and steady ;four-rowed
and unchanged. Corn 1@11sc higher and fairly
active; steamer, cash, 81 bid; do October 81 =
bid; No, 2. cash. 6lh bid; do October 6ls bid.
do S89as1z: No. 8 do 90. Pork quiet but firm !;
mess si4 20 on spot: November: sl4 Sc bid. Lard
s5 T BRINE pnt not western segs ss SPOT c6el stg
8.s24 bid. Beef quiet and unchanged. Cut
meats quiet; picked bellies 500; do hams 11@
meT EhfMf Mddng Stasa Unands y III ss Spot aate a81Sa
steady. Cheese-market much improved ard
dull; fair @ fancy State factory 1o@1s1 2 B ;
Skins 6Gg91s; poor to prime form dairy, IG013
and ordinary to fancy Western factory 6@13
There was decided change in the money
market market which, , for the first time this season
week most Of the bus siness was done at Z
per cent. Foreign exchange was quiet and pre-
sented no special feature, the business having
been on a small s aie
Gold for Speculation was firm at the opening
when the price advanced from 103S to 1G31s, but
lowet by fract 50nal recovery. Government
nds advanced 4g1 " cent and reacted slight
Iy II the dealings 9
The railway and miscellaneous speculations
passed through some important changes and
frequent and wide fluctuations. Shortly after
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-21
Chester Park Races.

CINCINNATI. Oct. 2O.-Ihe races To-day wer,
farly attended. The weather was clear and thu
track very heavy. The continued pacing race
| In which Sleepy George won two heats ant
Sweetzer one heat resulted as follows: ht
fourth heat was won by .Sweetzer. Sleepy George
| time 2:4o. The fifth heat and the race was won
! by Sweetzer, Sleepy George second. bay Charlie
| third Sucker State distanced; time 2:3s.
| The first race for the 2:35 class $500 to the
first, $3.50 to thu, second, $50 70 the third and
sloo to he fourth-haI the following start RS
Bassett. College Girl and Kitty Clay,
wpbd ss hst pek WrsE by snom a4h
Time-2:5O.
i be second heat was won by Dan Bassett Net.
tie Wood second. Salem third. Ethol fourth.
The third. heat was won. by .Nettie Wood
Ethol second, Salem thiri. Dan Bassett fourth
Kitty Clay and College Girl dlstanced Time
The fourth heat was won by Salem. Dick
Wight second. Nettie Wood third. Ethol fourth.
Time-255.
The fifth heat was won by Dan Rassett, Dick
Wright second. Nettie Wood third, Ethol fourth.
Sixth heat and the race was won by Dan Bas-
set. Dick Wright second. Nettie Wood third.
Ethol fourth. ,rime---2:4s.
2:2s class 5000 to the first, $500 t. the second.
$3.50 to the third and $40 to the fourth.
= The following were the starters: Adelaide.
Cosette; silversides and Clifton Boy,
The first heat was won by. Adelaide. Clifton
Boy second, silyersides third, Cosstte fourth.
Time-2:4h.
The second heat was won by Clifton, Boy, sil-
,yrsrsides second. Cosette third. Adelaide fourth.
The third heat was won by Adelaide Clifton
3. B2y . second siversides third, Cosette fourth.
laide, Clifton Boy Second sversides u third, np
COsette fourth. Time-24TR.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-21
LEVEE BOARD MEETING.
BIDS OPENED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF FOUR LEVEEs.
Namely, Carroll, ssolFs store, sport ana
AlGIAnffMm

Namely, Carroll, ssolfs store, sport ana
Mediation.
The opening of the bids for the construction
and repair OF four leyoe,s in the parishes Of St.
John the Baptist, Sf James ard East Baton
Rouge, attracted quite large number Of con-
tractors to the Executive office yes erdsy morn-
ing, there being present at noon, when
The BIDS WE'RE OPENED,
not less than fifty of those who had submitted
proposals.
At the hour named the Board OF State Epgi-
neers assembled In the Governors parlor, and
we're called to order by Acting Governor Wiltz.
who proceeded, according to law, 70 open and
read the bids submitted, which were In tietsfl as
appended, the; Carroll" and ''Molps Store" leyees
being located in the parish OF b. John the Bap-
tist; the Sport ievee i'll the psrish Of ~. Jsmes,
and the IN ,Hatton" levee in the parish of Eat
Baton Rouge. The bids wers at the prices given
PER CUBIC YARD.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-21
The P0pe's Condition.

LONDON, Oct. 2o.-A special dispatch from
Rome to the Times Gays that the Pope's health
remains without change. except for habituai
somnoeney, which disduiet. bis physicians.
Although he likes to receive visitors aud Is
chatty with them, he seems to have ceased to
take any interest in the affairs of the Church,
and almost invariably dsmsses any one who
comes to talk to him.
The business affairs of the Papaey are now
without any. supreme pontifcal uldance. being
conducted simply by the heads Of the various
state departments, and by the presidents of the
various Congregations. jealousy regns among
these bodies. md as each does as 1t suits its
chiefs, the Papa government is threatened with
division and anarchy.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-21
HN N p 7WUmE lee AN DappEm FIVE

sissippi Railroad Company. elected by the New
York stockholders in opposition 10 the Balti-
Office of the Toledoand Wabash Company cor
ner of Pine and Wiliam streets. and organized
by the election Of Ossian D. Ashley as vice
and Geo. Bootland as secretary pro tem..
There wers present: Messrs. Mead, Meanic,
Catlinge, O'Donohue, Hartahorne. Ashley and
Crawford Resoluti pns were adopted directing
the temporary secretary to notify the Stock Ex-
change of the organization. and demand that
certificates of stock of the company signed by
any other persons claiming to De officers shall
not be considered as good.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-21
Departure Of the English Rifleme en-.

New YORK. Oct 2O.-Sir Henry Halford. cap
tain Of the British rifle team. sailed to-day for
home on the steamer City Of Berlin. A delega-
ton from. the National Rife Association. with
several other gentlemen. were at the pier to
bid farewell to the dist tinguished guest.
hir Henry. in short. speech. expressed him
self as delighted with his trip to this country,
being especially plea ed with the kind treat
ment they had received at the hands of the
American people and rifemen. He hoped that
to take place in England upon the same condi-
tions rs the late International match, and to be
able to return some of the hospitalities so gem
orally extended to him. No other speeches
were made. but a general hand shaking and
interchange of good wishes.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-21

Coon AND PERFECT PIANo-Is boon in
every household, therefore the greatest care
should be taken in the sefection of piano.
The rare and excellent qualities Of the Stein
Way place. it in very enviable po-iH in The
piano world; its wonder nj precision audsr
the volun Of tone II this cei brated instru-
ment renders IT, in the hghe-t deg &c perfect.
In our climate 1t is very necessary nat the ma
terlai used in the Instruction Of rianoS should
be thoroughly seasoned. Ev,F = piece Of lumter
in the StsInway mannfac ory undergOes a pro-
cess Of two yea RS s-asoDin b@foee being kiln
dried and used; they use ns but saw-eut
rosewood veneers and the most choices and
fanitiess mat rial.
Mr.. ouis Grunewald, OF Gcuuewald Hall
Nos 49, 49, 20and % Bar 3 r.ftt, is tire aszrf
for this superb instrument. many Of which be
has just unpacked.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-21
DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE.
The Hannibal and ut. Joseph Railroad
Trouble.

New, YORK, Oct. 30 The stockholders of the
Hannibal and St Joseph Railroad express
themselves confident of an early and satisfac-
tory settlement OF the difficulties tn It have sur
pointed go to st. Louis 10 attend the appeal
ing Of thecase. LEFT this evening and expect to
reach st. Louis on Monday.
On the following day they will be present at
the opening of the Supreme Court at Jefferson
city, and the fight for the .annulling Of the ap-
pointment OF receiver will begin. The COM
Crawford, Col. Eaton and Judge Carr and ex-
Gov. Hale of Missouri, will act as counsel
$t0, 900 having been sub5cribrd to meet the ex
pense of employing an mieent lawyer The
resignation Of Joseph Rirha dson, as president
of the road, has. been rendered, and it is under
stood will be accented.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-21
Judgment Against jay Gould.

NEW YORK. Oct. 20.-Nathan Beery and Henry
Ahrsen sued Jay Houd in the Supreme Court
to recover ce; tain baan ;e due on gold pur-
chased II 1873, to the amount Of sl3.oOOo0o. and
also on bond tran SactiOns. The suit was re-
and continuAJ unFrl last May. Tnere have been
thirty-one hearings and seventy-six a tjouru-
Ge reeree n ayor zoo Of b be
ami Judge Frdbman granted an idi iDnal al
loWance of $1,000. Ju gment WIS entered yes
terday against Gould for s397,681 So, currency.
and 548. .695 12 gold
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-21
Theatrical.

LOUISVILLE. Oct. 2o-Dion Boucicault con-
cludes. his engagement here tonight in his
b ay Of the Shaughrann." It has been most
is owing to the energetic and capable work ol
his wellknown agent, Mr.. 2. y. Gilmore. Mr.
who @ i aso as the agent into OF D. Il Mes t
lust, when. under his management Miss
Fanny Davenport will play an engagement al
Liprar Hail. the play being Piaue." florence
will appear next week at Macauleys Opera
House In the mighty Dollar"
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Rates of Freight,

New YORK Oct. 2o.--The new rates OF freight
on all classes from New YORK, just accept d by
the presidents OF the trpnk lines. to take effe. t
at noon on Monday October %. make the ad
vince on first, second and third cl tsses about
3sB per cent, while The fur h class is only
changed to about the id basis before the
special class was abolished as reported recently.
in former years for special class. The Virginia
and Tennessee Air Line via the Old Dominion
line of steamers, and other Southern lines,
haye also changed their rates to correspond as
follows: Memphis, Tenn, 81 Of, 97c, S8c and G2c
Nashville 9sc 97c gOc and SOC.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-21
FOREIGN MARKETS.

IoNDoN, Oct. 20, 2 .. m.-Flour unchanged,
3Os 6d. Wheat du u; eargoes Of Chicago. off the
coast. unchanged. 54s 6d055s; red easier a 56s
@57s; cargoes to arrive quiet and unehange1
Chi hicago sos cd California 59m65s: arrivals for
orders light. Corn tending upward: cargoes
off the coast at yesterdays outside prices. 29s
gu: cargoes to arrive unchanged at 2ss 6d@2as
q rival for or err light.
4:30 p. m. ConsoIs, money on account &c.
LIVERPOOL, Oct. 20 D. m,-Flour upehangsd
at 3os sd. Mheat unchanged at lis 1d011s 1od
Cali ornia club better at f1s@13s sd do average
II better. t2s 9d@13s. Corn cd higher at 29s.
Peas unchanged at 39s sd
4:3O D. m.-Market unchanged
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-21
Investig atIns Sherman-A short session
Predicted

NEW YORK, Oct. 2o.-A special dispatch from
Washington says it is announced that imme-
dIatsly after the Speaker names the Committee
on Ways and Means resolution will be offered
In the House instructing the committee to in
vestigate the contracts made by Secretary Sher-
man with the syndicate for the sale Of the ~ p
cent bonds. a
The imitation members generally manifest a
great deal of suspicion concerning She mans
operations and are determ ined to know all ar
rangements made by him for the sale of these
bonds.
Prominent members of the House predict
that the session will end in ten days.