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The daily gazette., 1877-10-08
THE "MOFFETT PUNCH"

The "Moffett punch" by which rec
ord is to be kept by liquor sellers in Vir-
ginia with the view of collecting a tax on
each drink, is declared by various papers
in that State to be quite success. The
Farmville Mercury, which was originally
opposed to DR.. Mofiet's system of ready
relief, now says that the general public
OF Virginia has experienced a remarka-
BILE change of sentiment on that snbiect
Men who denounced It few weeks ago
have become its strongest advocates, and
even the barkeepers are not 50 soldly
against it as they were. If the Moffett
punch succeeds in Virginia it will prob
ably be adopted in other States, and ii
would not be surprising if we might find
use for it in Baltimore. The internal
stimulus Of cities and towns and OF their
inhabitants might be advanced in equal
proportions by such measure, and so
far as Baltimore is concerned a fund
raised which could be applied to substan-
tial improvements and provide for the
employment of laborers who are now
necessarily idle. DR.. Motfett, when he
invented has little punch, may have be-
come public benefactor on lar ge
scale than Che ever imagined.-Bditi
more sun.
The daily gazette., 1877-10-08
TIE SILK INDUSTRY.
DoLEFUL COMPLAINTS FROM swITZER-
LAND-vAIN EXPECTATIONS.

DoLEFUL COMPLAINTS FROM sWITZER-
LAND-vAIN EXPECTATIONS.
WASHINGTON, October 5.-The Uni
ted States consul at Basle, Switzerland,
has transmitted to the Department of
State an article on the silk manufactures
of the United States from the AUgemein
lSchwizer Zeitung, of that city, ofthe 18th
September, 1877. Opening with a dole
full account of the depressed condition of
the silk manufactures of the district, the
Zeitung goes on to state that for the past
six years the trade has been more and
more obstructed and endangered by the
American home industry Of the same
class of goods, protected by very high
import duty. 'Indeed, it would appear
that this home manufacture, by its pro-
gressive development, will at no very dis
tant day supply its own market with silk
goods, excluding therefrom all foreign
competitors" The Zeitung then quoUes
from articles published in New York
journals to show the disorganized con-
dition of our silk manufactures, the Ie-
peated decline OF wages and the low rates
prevailing, the dissatisfaction of the en-
ployers and the employees, continual
strikes and consequent povery of the op-
eratives, and drawing consolation from
the speculative outlook that before the
American silk manufactures have reached
that stage of perfection which woulC
wholly exclude the foreign products both
operatives and employers may become
discouraged and abandon the industry
thus opening the American market fol
the Basle silk trade once more.
The daily gazette., 1877-10-08
rhs s.n,,msnt in Rassla.

When information is received from the
interIor of Russia as to the effects of the
defeats and reverses which the armies OF
that county have suffered on the Danube
ami In Armenia is stated to be precisely
of the character TO be expected by those
who have studied Russia closely. The
New York TimeS's advices show that the
disasters have produced exactly the same
effects which the defeats of the North
did in the early part OF our late civll
war. They have in fact strengthened
the government, and the Muscovite ma
ton, feeling responsible to certain de-
gree for urging the Emperor into the
war, will pour forth more blood and trea-
sure now than it ever would have done
after victory. 1t is also remarked that,
like the defeats and losses of the Crimean
war, the present disasters of Russia will
produce an excellent effect within the
empire. The failure of the Crimean war,
for which SO many sacrifices had been
made, kindled a popular impulse 70 cor
rect those evils which had made Russia
Inferior to Western Europe in the test of
war. This reform went so far as to So
cure the freedom of serfs, change In
the tenure of property, and the introduc-
tion of local assemblies. At the same
time the imperial authority remained
much as it was, and Russia was left in
many respects in the, middle-age condi-
tion, as compared with Western Europe.
Still it must be borne in mind that the
Russians are not, like the Turks, a
stationary or retrograde people. Their
intincts point them to progress, and they
are cropping, however slowly and blindly,
for Intellectual, moral and political ad-
vancement When they reflect apou the
failure of their arms, led by princes of the
blood, in collision with an interior power
like turkey, the imperial prestige will
be greatly lowered, and there may be an
effect to exclude members of the i'm
perial family from positions in the army
when in the field, and to reform the
office-holding class from its foundations.
1t is even conjectured that parliamen-
tary period may ere long dawn in Russia,
in which intelligence and public senti-
ment will gain a greater control over the
conduct of officers. For the Russians
are a people whe on the whole are feeling
after more light and freedom, and not,
like the Turkish population, stagnant
pond over which no breeze has ever
blown, or ever will blow, except to stir
up miasma and render the body polite
more torpid and impotent then ever
Bait Sun.
The daily gazette., 1877-10-08
THE WORLD OF FASHION.

Mandarin yellow is much used for
Frightening up black toilets.
Distinguished-looking toilets have
"the quaint old gold" color combined
with olive color. amt
In evening dresses, the low square
necked princess is the stylish design
for a full-dress toilet.
One new fancy in floral trimmings
is deep peplume point made entire
ly of pink crushed roses.
Fussy-looking founces that curve
upward and outward are not as stylish
as those that lie closely against the
skirt.
New linen collars in English shape,
with cuffs to match, have a bunch
of lengthwise tucks for their only
ornament. .a.'fr
A very elegant street costume,
which has just made its appearance
in New York, is styled the Creedmoor
polonaise walking-suit.
Moss green, the prevalent color
found in all the fall materials, will
be the first choice in the wardrobe
for visiting and church materials.
How to trim the bottom of the
dress is by no means important as it
formerly was, as little trimming is
left visible by the long over-dress.
Negligee scarfs of knitted wool for
wearing over the head or shoulders
are ornamented with cloth figures cut
in Egyptian and other Eastern designs.
The most elegant fall costumes are
combination suits of the new rough
threaded wooden stuffs with silk, or
else the brocaded silks and stamped
velvet, with plain velvet Or gros-grain,
or perhaps there are three materials
in one costume.
The daily gazette., 1877-10-08
Where Are the Remains of columbu,

Prior to 1875 they were deposited in an
old cathedral in st. Domingo city, but in
that year, by the terms of treaty be-
tive I'll France and Spain, what were sup
posed 10 be the remains were transfer
red with great pomp to Havana. The
news is now sent from st. Domingo that
SPAN was cheated at the time, the dust
of the son of Columbus or of some other
member of his family having been senU
her instead of those of the great discover
er. In st. Domingo city the old tomb
was opened a shert time ago in the pre-
sence Of the civil and ecclesiastical au.
thoritles, the casket in which, it is as
serted, contains the coveted relics. The
controversy on the subject is likely to be
an interesting one.
The daily gazette., 1877-10-08
A HEALTH INFLUENCE!

Restoring the Nervous and DebIlitated.
1mparting Life, Strength, and Health to
the UdIlin0 organism.
Successfully treating Disease without Medicine.
DIR. .BRYAN'S ELECTRO OVOLTAIC AND
MAGNETIC APPLLANC
Recently introduced after years of study
and research. They are of quadruple pow
er. 1mbuing the system with a constant
current of Pitoliztn0 Electric and Magnetic
force
ELECTRICITY IS NATURES POWER.
A Sovereign Specific in Dyspepsia-Ner
vous Debility-Diseases of the Lungs
Rheumatism OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
ca Spinal derangements--Imp
Disorders of the Kidneys-and Functional
difficulties generally.
The Appliances are strongly charged with
Electric, Gslvanic and Magnetic influence
of different degrees Of intensity, suitable TO
all cases, and conditions, and effect. Cures
Uhere medicines haze failed.
Reference TO numerous Physicians and
Patients
Illustrated Pamphlets explaining the
principles of their action, Cost, etc., tree on
application, Address
DIR. BRYAN
147 East Fifteenth Street,
New YorR.
The daily gazette., 1877-10-08
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.

A fire at Hunters Point, L. l., yester-
day, destroyed 100000 feet of pine lum-
Der and 10000 sugar boxes and hogs
heads, in the yards of Dudley, Grace &
Co. and Simpson, Clapp & Co. The loss
is about 100000. The fire started at half
past Que o'clock in the morning and
burned turiously until four O. clock In the
afternoon. At seven last evening it broke
cut atresh, and there were fears that
91OO,9oO additional feet of lumber would
be DESTROYED
The daily gazette., 1877-10-08

At a meeting of the Mrs. X. B. Hayes
Temperance Society in Washington, last
night, a resolution was adopted favoring
the use of whisky bell punches like those
of Virginia in the District of Columbia.
The daily gazette., 1877-10-08
SENATOR DA VLS, OF ILLINOIS. ON
ILLE ADALLNLNIIEI4 4 ILQN

CHICAGO, Oct. Ex-senator Davis, who
mas been spending a few days here, ex-
pressed himself in an interview as being
highly pleased with President Haves'
pohcy, and stated that he would heartily
endorse his administration
The daily gazette., 1877-10-08
ORES.

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h At Ninth and u..
A Good KEY WEST or noMSas @aIss
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"Get the best WILLIAMS q a l,o,a pos
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The daily gazette., 1877-10-08
PLAYS! PLAYS!
PTAYSI PLAYS

For Reading Clubs, for Amateur Theat-
rlcals, Temperance Plays, Drawing Room
Plays, Fairy Plays, Ethiopian Plays, Guide
Books, Speakers Pantomines, Tableaux,
Lights, Magnesium Lights, Colored Fire,
Burnt Cork. Theatrical Face Preparations,
Jarley's Wax Works, Wigs, Boards, and
Moustaches at reduced prices. Costumes,
Scenery, Charades. New catalogue sent
free containing full description and prices.
SAM'L FRENCH a SON, l29 Nassau ST.,
New York. tH.
The daily gazette., 1877-10-08
A Deficit OfA21.n nnn

INDIANAPoLIs, Ind, Oct 6.-since the
retirement OF j. L; Slaughter, Cashier of
the firsE oT aelonalBank aon of this city, de-
accounts. - HAo
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-30

Thc Only Authorised Soliciting Agents Of tho
Democrat for the City are hessfs- ne "'
HAKER aud y. q. DKvBXlN.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-30
10 OUR Friends.

The DEMooRAT has just added to Its
office u new and complete Steam Job
Printing department. with all the latest
and most desirable improvements In
types, rules, borders, etc. We are now
fully prepared to compete with any job
printing establishment In the South.
We can turn out, at tho shortest notice,
anything from newspaper or book
to lady's visiting card. in the best style
of the art. We shall devote special at
tention to commercial printing and to
the printing Of lawyers briefs. We
earnestly solicit the support OF our
friends in our progressive efforts.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-30
THE AUTHORSHIP OUTRAGE.

Enough has been ELECTED by the COM
mittee OF the Legislature engaged In
the investigation OF the administration
OF the Authorship Of the State to JUS
tify the general conviction that |
vast amount Of fraud has been covered
up In that office, and that ample proofs
exist, which will be further confirmed as
this committee proceeds, to support and
require the criminal prosecution OF the
parties implicated In gross violations Oh
the laws and pillage Of the public funds.
The action of the late Auditor in re-
moving, concealing and holding the ar
chiyes and books Of the Office against
the legal incumbent, and In appealing
to the United States Court to protect
him in his criminal course, has all
the weight and force OF confession OF
the regulations and frauds which those
archives would serve to lay bare.
The presence of Kellogg and J. y.
Clarke In the city who, according to the
testimony OF Mr.. Folger, completely
managed the office and were partners
In the tax collectorship of the First
District, shows who are the hackers
ond advisers OF Johnson in his contu-
macious, self-accusing and criminal con-
duct in appropriating and hiding the
nublic archives OF the most important
office in the State. A. mandamus
Granted by District Court and con-
firmed by our Supreme Court having
been delayed In Its enforcement
against johnson through a writ o,
error or some other device OF Federa
intervention, it remains to be seen
, whether the remedies OF the law ane
Justice are exhausted, and whether this
foul conspiracy, of which Johnson II
, the mere puppet, can be allowed to def!
! and paralyze the lawful government 0
the State. Are not these parties Wltnlf
the reach OF some criminal process ?
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-30

although long discredited, seems now
to be reviying. Indeed, we seem 10
have the very principle OF their action
In this nphorism de dNbio OF Emmanuei
Sa: I'VE may de- that which we THINK
to be permitted, according to propapie
opinion, although the contrary may DO
more sure. Now the opinion OF Q single
learned doctor sufh'ces for this pur-
pose" Thus, having obtained the
opinion of this learne d man, they no
longer felt any scraple In depart
ing from the teachii 1gs OF onrlse'
Then there is the doc trine OF duec-
ito intentiomis, most fruitful In palm
for the conscience, by which the quit
OF an act Is determined by the pre-
else intention with which 1t is done.
Thus IL these judges, In craving TINS
additional pay, directed their minds
only to obtaining the mon.'y, without
contemplating the perjury by which
alone 1t could he effected, thsJ would be
without sin.
This defense, however, naa kes one
thing clear. These judges the msolves
had doubts upon the subject, ant called
in counsel to resolve them. foUt .etting
that in matters Of conscience and honor
the decision should always be In favor
of the doubt. In that alone Is sat wy TO
be found; and he who seeks TN the
tricks of easuistry protection for MS
honor, has already soldiit into hope less
bondage.
The constitutions of5the United stH. ties
and New York confer upon tlieir leg Is
lative departments limited authori ty
over this subject, which that OF Louis
lana does not. Hence their action can
furnish no precedent here, nor can sny
precedent ever justify a.departure from
the plain precepts of law and morals.
The statement In regard to Judge
Martin we can only deny, and demand
the proof, with specification OF time and
circumstances. For more than thirty
years he presided over that tribunal,
and lived and died honered and re-
speeted by the profession and the peo-
pie.
The intentions OF a body sus'h as the
convention of 1868 can only be found'in
the terms OF It's enactment, an not In
the opinions OF individual members. The
plain terms OF article seventy-fs Q, par
ticularly when compared with those OF
article number four, sufficiently emon-
strate the absurdity Of Judge Talia-
! ferro's interested view.
What set of judges have we ha for
the last eight years who could hea itate
for moment upon either the legal or
moral aspects Of such question who
could call in the counsel OF cringing
sycophants to give them countensiice
In the preparation OF deed from
(which even their own consciences
Iinstinctively recoiled-who could be
Imposed upon by suoha fimsy logic
as would put to the blush the rea-
son OF q boorl Alas! that Lou
Iisiana, once 80 proud OF the learning,
Intelligence and honor OF her judiciary,
Ishould be subjected to such humilia-
Etion as this. Surely this 10 such con-
defamation OF the government which
has afflicted her as should cover 1t
with perpetual odium.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-30

The editor OF the Charleston Netcs
and Courier insinuates that the Demo-
Graf is not thoroughly and profoundly
yersed In the details Of South Carolina
politics. Great Heavens = N. o.
Times.
That may BIO very true. The editor,
even OF o metropolitan newspaper, 10
not expected to understand all the de-
tails OF the local politics OF the differ
emit States; but, II the editor of the
Times will read the editorial In the
DEMOCRAT, to which Mr.. Dawson re-
fers, he will find that the DEMOCRAT
has very thorough acquaintance
with, and appreciation of, independent
New Orleans journalism.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-30
The directors OF the New Orleans

The directors OF the New Orleans
Pacific Railroad Company are organic
ing an active canvass for subscriptions
to the enterprise. The gentlemen VINO
have this work in hand have displayed
an energy and unconquerable purpose
which must triumph over every oosta-
Gle. From the president OF the COM
pany. Mr.. Wheelock, we learn that he Is
in no measure discouraged by the result
Of the late election but. on the con-
trarv. is as confident Of success as on
the day he took charge OF the enter
prise.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-30

too many such characters as Jas. White
In this city, and all the power OF the
law and all the energy OF the officers
Of the law should BIO vigorously exer-
cised to rid the community Of such
characters, or to impress them with o
proper respect for human life. The
escape Of the assassin ought to be
officially brought to the attention OF
the Governor, that reward lnay be
offered for his apprehension.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-30

In order to secure Greaii Bargains nd First
Choice OF our Stock, which mustbe sold out In as
short time as possible. we would ~ olicit the
early patronage OF the pu bile. :,
We will have strictly but one price and alI
Goods are Guaranteed in Sound ness and
Quality. and at Prices Far Below the Damaged
Goods ever Offered in this city.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-30

all power over the subject? We doubt
whether even No. Of the electoral
commission would hazard the remnant
Of reputation left him upon negative
answer.
A slight acquaintance with the juris-
prudence of the State would have
taught these judges that he to whom they
committed their consciences was but an
unsafe keeper Of his own. (See ID An,
625.) This courtly confessor was doubt
less too we'll skilled in the weakness OF
man not to recognize the desire OF his
neophytes, and would certainly not
hesitate to avail himself of it for the
purpose Of commencing himself to the
favor of power. But where are the au
thorities from which this learned pundit
derived the convenient maxim by which
he overthrow the constitution OF the
State and quieted the consciences, while
gratifying the avarice, Of his willing
pupils? We defy these judges t
Justify their conduct by a single
paragraph from the body OF thu
law during the twenty centuries
from the period at which the elder Gait
commenced its exposition at ROM
to the appearance Of carpet-baggery q
the South, under which. as we know
every species OF viIlainy has found
, shield and q precedent. The oni
, source from which they can derive an
excuse In that code Of casuistry whic
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-30

The murder OF Carter by James White,
on the 10th inst, In this city, seems
from the evidence taken before the
coroner's jury, to have been q most
cowardly and brutal affair. All parties
who oonnived at and aided In the
eacape OF the murderer ought to be
indicted by the Grand Jury. There ar
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-30

Our subscribers will confer favor
mon us by reporting at this office every
failure In the delivery to their address
OF the DEMoonAT, as we are particularly
desirous OF achieving absolute exacti-
tude and punotuality.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-30
roRsTALL VS.. THE FUNDING BOARD.
Ne. n Jrorota1l IN n nommlI MICA

Mr.. ~. y. fOT6thiis LA U ooMnuhAe~
ton which we publish In another
column, asks for our opinion on the
merits OF his controversy with the
Funding Board, which has attracted
much attention. We have no hesita-
ton in saying, after an examination OF
the law on the subject, that the position
which he has assumed In the matter Is
entirely tenable. 1t seems that Mr..
Forstall presented to the board for IN
] n.sdiate conversion certain bonds pc
longing to two issues the legality ana
validity Of which have already, IN o
test case. been determined by the su-
nreme Court and o number OF the
bonds of which have already been con-
verified. The board rejected his de-
mand. ~
THE noint Of difference between the
two parties to the controversy appears
to he this. Mr.. Forstall claims that.
the validity Of these particular issues
having been already In direct action
aacertained and determined, all OUT
standing bonds of the same issues are
entitled to immediate conversion 30
soon as their genulneness is established.
The board, on the contrary, claim that
M annlieant for the funding OF bonds
belonging to issues the validity OF which
has been questioned. IL entitled to nave
them converted until he shall nave
brought suit and obtained judgment
upon each particular bond which ne
holds and seeks to have funded. Ihls
claim does not seem to us to be justified
nv either the letter. the spirit or the
reason of the law appertaining to the
subject. but we do not feel called upor
20 90 into o lengthy discussion OF the
ouestion since, as we learn from "oul
local reports, 1t has been submitted tt
the courts.
The practical Importance OF this mat
ter has been very much exaggerated
Some persons, with view to inJurini
the credit OF the State. have made use
IL to throw out intimations OF a purpos
on the part Of the board to review tn
decisions of their predecessors and T
question the validity Of bonds that hav
already been funded. This charge
simply absurd, too absurd even to b
seriously repelled and refuted. Eve
IL the present board had the desire
attempt anything OF the kind-whic
no decent person would impute to tn
honorable gentlemen composing it
has not the power, as any tyro at tt
bar could inform the timid people WI
allow themselves to be Influenced an
frightened by insidious rumors circu
ated for stock. jobbing purposes.
The present controversy is one invol
ing. so far as the public is concerne
simply difference Of opinion In rega
to the proper Interpretation Of the la
and the question whether these bon
shall be funded Immediately or aft
certain judicial proceedings. ~
remedy for the parties believing the'
selves to be aggrieved, unless the boa
should reconsider their action, lies wi
the courts, which will certainly decla
the bonds In question to be entitled
conversion. No practical harm can
suit from the matter. beyond little
lay, and no one but an idiot can Ind
the action OF the board anything exec
perhaps. a superabundance OF zeal q
caution In guarding the interests OF
State.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-30

The Cincinnati Enquirer proposes Tree
,yater for Cincinnati and special tax 70
,ss,atain the WaterWorks.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-30

THO office OF the New orleans DEMv-
CHAT has been Removed from % C""sP
street TO 100 Grav1er street.