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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-06
GEN. GAD's VIEWS.
Hs Thinks There Hs 81 Probability oi
Trouble on the Mexican TDraer.
tf,hirngo Times. |


WASHINGTON, Dec. 2-Gen Ord arrived
here to-day and in an interview this evening
he said that he thought that the attitude Of
the MsXiCuns was IL great dsal more threat
ening at present than it has been Mt any pre-
vio,ls time. EIs understands that Diaz is be-
ing forced to make concessions to popular
sentiment in Mexico by assuming - belicOse
attitude toward tbs United States. Troops
are being concentrated upon the Mexican
side. and threats are commonly reported. He
has no means of knowing the exact position
or views Of The MFxieans, and what he states
upon this subject is what he has received as
mere information through other parties. He
says that he never has had enough troops
under his command to properly enforce
mer, in which he was directed to pur-
sue marauders into Mexican territory.
He now has had assurance given him thnt
two more regiments one Of infantry and one
Of cavalry--will bs placed Immediately at his
disposal. Although Gen. Ord is not authoritt e
for this statement it is known ~, ,.t ,,,ea. ~,
regiments have elread" oeon ardsred t., trs.,
ceed to Texas End report To- hm, eH Den " PjD uf,
says .ayf| '''V With four Thousand men he feels
Re' .ct,tly confident that he cnu put an end to
, ieSas border troubles and thoroughly enforce
the order Of Secretary McCrhry. When asked
what he thought was the probability Of
trouble now, he said carefully, that it all de-
pended upon the tact and good management
Of the officers in command upon the Texas;
border, and that while trouble was i'm
ininent, yet everything might be averted by
good management. For instance, he thought
that n q play Of force on the Texas border
would t1much to keep the peace No Mext-
can wants to fight when there is n chance of
being whipped; and they are such treaeher-
Ous people to deal With that nothing but
force can enable one to protect himself in
dealing with them. They are very cunning,
and make bargains only to break them. In
every case of difficulty that has arisen the
Mexicans have generally been able tn find
some back door by which they could escape
responsibility.
1t is plainly inferred from the cautious re-
marks Of Gen. Ord that he firmly believes
that there is more than n probability Of trouble
on the Rio Grau1e Owing to the rneagre
force that has been for u long time kept on
the border, and the weak and Vncillating pol
Icy Of this government, the Mexcaus have
acquired most GOntsmptuous opinion Of our
power, and think that we are unable to resist
any Of their encrOachments. Gen. Ord thinks
that n good force OF men would be able To
correct this opinion. He is to have given
him these two new regiments and from time
TO time his force will be strengthened, If
need be. lie proposes, upon his return to
inaugurate n more vigorous policy, which
lack Of force has hitherto prevented him from
institufing. He will appear before the House
Committee on Military Affairs within day Or
two, To submit 10 them his views on the SUBJ
teet of Mexican border troubles.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-06

WASHINGTON. Dec. 5.-Judge Humphreys this
morning rendered n decision in the caae OF
Senator Patterson. of South Carolina. II was
a very exhaustive treats going over consider.
able ground. and viewing the question involved
In al lie phases
The judge read from q manuscript which
covered eighty. eight pages. and took over an
hour In its delivery. He holds that u Senator
is not n fugitive from justice. but therein dis
charges his dutioa IA Senator The proceedings
out OF party strifes, and not a desire for pun
ishment ] think ] am bound to take judicial
cognisance that party organ isation. is one
thing and fae ion TO destroy ia another.
The most cruel tyranny would be the applica-
tion of the civil forms of law to the dominance
and triumph Of tho passions Of u faction. !
cannot re all TO myself the duty to give MD IN
placing manacles aud handouts around aud
about the individual citizen for the purpose Of
surrendering him bound into tho hands of
those who may not be dispassonae enough to
yindie3te the true right of the individual. or to
those who might be led by impassioned ap-
peals to a condition of mind that they could
not resist.
Zeal for the correction of wrong has often led
to the conviction of the innocent. It. il tho
duty Of the courts e. sit still, deiberate, and
with civil procedure throw their protection in
such direction Ms may curb and control way
ward nc ion.
Let the man be remanded to the body of
which he IL u member. That body is legally
consttutionally, morally and intellectually
capaeitated to dispose of the questions involved
and to condemn or acuuH discharge him
from arrest on tue warrant for his extra dition
and the same is hereby ordered.
. At the close OF the reading of the decision
Patterson, who was In court with one Of his
cons and Judge Samuel Shellabarger and Col
gratulate by friends, and retired evidently re-
aAiitAiStt,55tt tff htHYr burden ~. hia mind
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-06
The City of Berlin Overdue Anxiety as
to EEfr Fate.

New YoHK Doc. h4-The agents Of the Inman
Line Of steamers In this city have not received
any tidings from the steamship City Of Berlin,
which left this port November 24th. but profess
no alarm as to her safety. Bg ell oacuati ions
she should have reached Liverpool three days
ago. and much anxiety Is fell concerning her
safsty. IT s believed by MANY that some acei-
dent has happened to her machinery, OF that
she has encountered fearful storm and Is
lost. Those cgnversant with her build and Off
GERS hold to The opinion that she is able to
weather any aale. and predict that she will be
heard from al right, The Berlin carried thirty
saloon passengers among whom wa+ Jenkins
Van Sfhaick, who went abroad in tho interest of
the Erie reorganization, and II. =. Hreenhll. OF
the British iiiia team
The following is the complete list Of paFsen-
gers: Alex J. Buckingham. wife and III ant
A Barton, jas Iiradb,ry W II. Charming. VIM.
Connolly, W. u. Cl4pp aud wife, s. j.. .Jrpek"r,
j. b. Fish, j. NJ. Falnham aud wife, A fergu-
son and wife. J. Green. Miss. L. A. Gibbs, i. q
H1eenhill, Mrs X. Harris. w. H. Johnson, w. !,
Keip. Mr.. kunuay, VIM. ilystop, hander y. A.
King A. Middleton. q. Treon, Coo MellYilln,
wife and infant, Miss NJ. g. CUlyila Hon. u. W.
Blunk. Edward Hou,ke, Miss Rpurke. VIM
Highly. Mrs. j., Sullivan and wn children, Rot
elt Thompson and wife, j. Twohill, Jenkins
Van sehaiok. J. Il. Withers, J. Wilson. Miss
Emily Walter. u. clifford Z. q. Jerome. Capt. +
y. Perry, r. Patterson, j. q. Wait.
Sixty shillngs was paid Mt Llpyd's yesterday
to effect reinsurance on tho vessel.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-06
A Military Railroad for Texas.
TChicago Times

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2S.--To further the ope-
rations OF the government in atfordng pro-
lection to the extensive seaboard and from
tier OF Texas, a large number Of capitalists
of that section have subscribed literally for
the construction of a military and CONNER
cal highway to extend from Galveston along
the coast to Rio Grand City, opposite Camar-
go, Mexico. 1t Is alleged that such road
would afford far more ample means for de-
Tense than forts or military posts by en-
abling troops to be placed at any point along
the seaboard at any time, and also to furnish
quick transportation to troops and supplies
to the most available and command
ing point on the Mexican border.
Representatives of this project are
now here, for the purpose of obtaining Con-
gresslonal aid to the extent of $1,000 or $1,000
per mile, the people Of Texas agreeing to fur
nish the remainder of the money required to
construct and equip the road The argument
in favor of this subsidy is that Congress can
well afford to do this in view of the present
complications and troubles on the Mexican
border as, under the circumstances, such
road would prove of advantage to the govern
ment in the transportation of troops and sup
plies, and save millions of dollars otherwise
annually required to maintain distant and
isolated posts along the frontier, which. in
reality, afford little or no protection. The
immense advantages that accrue to the gov
ernment will be glowingly described to Con-
gressional committees by the seductive agents
OF this new scheme of speculation.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-06
\ PRICE, FIVE CENTS.

their prowess on tho war path; tossing tho
scalps they had taken trurnphantly up In
tho air, one Of tho savages' little bunch of
trophies, consisting OF two freshy-eured top
Knots, descended among tho spectators, who
included number of old frolltiersfnefl. Al
buckskin-clad trapper politely picked up ths
ghastly relics, and was about handi r them
to the owner when that redskln. suddenly
uttsring yell OF dismay, bounded from the
crowd and ON to his horse, shouted few or
planatory words In his own language 10 his
follow murderers, - few Of whom quickly
followed his example, and sped across the
prairie, soon disappearing in the distancss
Tho amazed spectators at first Thought this
strange proceeding was a part OF the pro-
gramme but In moment ths mystery WIS
explained. One Of the two scalps In the hands
OF the trapper had been torn from q wtit8
mans head not three days before and 1t lis very
probable that those who fled with him pos
sessed the same horrible proofs Of their
treachery toward the race with whom they
had been cooperating.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-06
MONUMENTAL COMMITTEE OF SEP
TENDER FOURTEENTH,
10 the People Of Louisiana.

10 the People Of Louisiana.
At a meeting Of the citizens Of New Orleans
hold nj the Opera House. on he 14th Of Septsm-
ber. is77. the undersigned We're, by unanimous
rrEolution. appointed ~ committee to take aII
the necessary steps for erecting monument in
commemoraton of the citizen soldiers who fell
fighting for freedom" on the memorable 14th
OF Septf mber, 1874.
In pursuance Of this object sub committee
WINS appointed, mt II called meeting Of The com
mittes of The whole to petition the Mayor and
Administrators Of tho city Of New Orleans to
appropriate forever so much Of the Neutral
Ground NJ the head # Canal street MS might be
eseary for tbs erection Of the said monn-
ment md at The ensuing mo ting Of the CITY
Council the petition was unanimously granted.
The committee hnve further invi ed designs
from distinguished artists nj ONE aud abroad.
and feel satisfied that they will be able to erect
such monument TO the patriot dead MS will be
mt once aM ornament to the city and u lasting
aud worthy memorial OF the undyink remem-
brnncc in which their sacrifice In held.
We appeal to the pride. the patriotism and
the gratitude Of every citizen Of Louisiana, now
enjoying the blessings Of peace and liberty pur.
chased with their costly blood, 10 contribute.
each according to his ability, the means for
etectlHg such u monument aS will forever EYi-
denee to our children the price at which their
freedom has been bought.
Not for day but for all time: not for party
but Tor country: not for any caste or race or
social supremacy. but for all Americans. aIways
and everywhere, they gaze up their lives. who
on the l4th Of September. 1874 took up arms in
behalf of home rule and representative gov
ernmcnt.
On the spot whore they fell, let the people of
our redeemed and disenthralled State raise u
shaft to their deathless memories who restored
to Louisiana the inalenable rights Of q sov-
ereign STATED
Subscriptions may be sent to Gen. Fred, N.
Ogden, IL Union street. or j. H. LahtAe, Esq
Treasurer, 1874 Gravier street
FRED N. OGDEN, Chairman.
f. L. SOUTHMAYD, Secretary.
j. B, LAFITTE, Treasurer.
Henry Renshaw, Sr., Gen w. J. Behan
Cyl. j. D. Hill. Col. John Glynn, Jr,
Col G. LIE Gardeur. Col. W. T. Vaudry,
Capt. ). f. Buck. Lieut.. Col. g. II. Allen,
G pt. A. e. Morphy, Cipt. 2. L. B)uny,
Dr. j. Dickson Bruins, Fred q. Fferet
Committee
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-06

Interior and the Attorney General, in accord
nnce with the reterenep of tho subject to them
mt tho last meeting of the Cabinet have under
House Of Representatives requesting informa
ton from the President as to why the Union
Pacific liailroad Company and hrnnehes haye
rot been compel ed TO operate their road in
compliance with tho acts Of Congress.
In his annual report the Secretary Of tho In
terror points out he effect Of leee illegal yio-
latous of law by the Union Pacific Company.
and the injury and loss enailed thereby upon
the public and the government The law OK
pressly provides that tho main line and
branches shall have euunl advantages and fa-
cilitiea without any Discrimination.
After reviewing the subject In his annual re-
port Secretary Hchurg then states his own
conclusion th mt tho fact that there Is such dis
eriminntion is beyond dispute That It is in
direct contraventon OF the letter aud spirit Of
tho Pacific Rairoad acts. there can scarcely
be any serious doubt.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-06

Mr. frederick Harrison, the well knows
Tnoiiah radical writer, who las been spefd-
ine tbs summer In France, writes W tie Lou
dion Times.
-, AS 10 inc army, the concurrent opinion of
the provinces agrees with the opinftyu II tfs
capital, that 1t Is no longer capable Of beccrn~
ing an instrument In the hands OF d con-
spirator, but is u truely national defense
Wherever have been bhave cOnstant1 heard
this language: we are in daily e0fnmurii-
cation with the officers Of the garrison, ard
We are perfectly certain that the mass Of them
will be no parties TO % crime against the na~
ton. very large proportion OF the younger
officers are known to be Republicans, and tn
every command there are colonels and gem
eral officers who are thoroughly with ug
The superior eOmmandants who are willing
to repeat the crimes Of December are marked
men they are few in number, scattered and
isolated. and without any dominant Influences
the chiefs Of the army, and we know That n
has been rebuffed' "
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-06
Causes of National Bank Failures
Communications of tic '0ntrniIer

WAsHlNdToN. Dec, Bin his annual report the
Controller Of the Currency says that the most
fruitful cause Of the failures Of national hunks
has baen the unlav ful use Of the funds or
credit Of the assocatiations by their officers
and directora.
In most instances this crime has been accom-
piahed through the obtaining by these officers
in their official capacity of tho discount Of notes
in banks which have recently failed, and have
declined to allow claims for diacounting papers
bearing the Endorsement OF tho bank upon tho
ground that he nimaut had good and sul1i-
olent notice that such paper was discounted for
the benefit of individuals.
The passage of hn act prohibiting bank
from raising money on its own obligations, or
is also suggested that m act prohibiting any
bank from obtaining rcdiscounis upon its own
btl = receivable uni ~ authorized by its board
of directors under tho seal Of the bank would
have tho effect to put other banks upon their
guard when nnpiod to for such lnVOrs.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-06

WAsHtNuroN, Dec. b.-The members of the
and presented lsts of nominations to be sent to
the Senate TO morrow. IT is understood that
many Of the nominations that fai led of con
the lists.
II Is not known whether the New York nomi
nations will be returned or not. though 1t is
generally believed that they will be.
The friends Of Ex Gov Packard think that his
name viii certainly be sent In for Collector Of
the port If NV Orleans, either this week OF
early next week
Members who have COS versea with tho Prasi-
dent sny hat he gives no indication uf his pur-
poEes In regard tn new nomi nations, or those
that failed Of confirmation mt the extra session.
The list of nominations now being prepared
by the executives clerks is lengthy one. aud 1t
Is likely that the full list win not be sent in to-
morrow,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-06
Tie New Democratic Daily -Conssnittee
Fairs.

WAsHiNaroN, Dec b.-A caucus of the Demo
GRATIS members was held to-day after the ad-
iournment of the House. for the ayowe1 pur.
pose of obtaining II possible. quasi-offioa
Endorsement Of the Washington Post the new
Democratic daily which appears for the first
time to- morrow
Mr.. Htllson Hutrhins, the publisher Of the
Post was present. and was introduced to the
cauetis He stated the fact Of the proposed
publication anil solicited for the enterprise 'he
couutenance and support OF the Democratic
members He said that no material mid could
be asked until the paper should have been SUI.
tlriently developed to show that 1t deserved
substantial encouragement.
resolution was offered and adopted author
izing the chair to appoint committees Of ive.
who are to take the subject under eonsdera-
tion, and suggest what apion it may be proper
for the members to take in the premises.
The chairman was also instructed 10 appoint
n mmitee Of ive members. who shall arrange
for pairing with any of the members who may
he euddenly called away from the city wi hout
having ali opportunity to attend to the matter.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-06
Trotting Horse Breeders Annual Meeting


NEW foRK Dec 5.-The first annual meeting
cf the National Association Of Trptting Horse
Breeders was held this evening. The fol owing
tucky. president Edwin Thorn Of Tho,ndaIe,
NJ. s, Burton. Of Buffalo, aud Gan. Tilton vice
presidents CLARK Bell. treasurer: H. D Parker,
If New York, SECRETARY: Chas. Burkman and
sh"phard +. Knapp of New York. Geo NJ
Jewett; Of OHIO Samuel j. .Mprean. Of Connno-
ti"nt, Henry NJ. Smith, Of New Jersey. were
elected directors.
The place OF THO next annual troltfng meeting.
after considerable discussion was left in the
them. however In their choice to the cities Of
Rochester, Buffalo. Cleveland
The que tion OF the proposed ama1ghmatlon
Of the association with he N4tiDnal Trottine
Association vas then called up. and % very
heated debate folio Ved, which developed a
strong feeling amongst those present against
any union nf the two associations. and a re olu-
tiqn directing The executive commit tthe not to
take any such action was passed after which
the meeting adjourned.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-06

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2.-5seretary Sherman
has suppressed 81 special report made bY
which reflects very much on the PresldentS 81
so-cnlled civil service policy. Mr.. Austin
says that work in his division is very much
behind, and the reason for it Is that nearly all
appointments sent to him have been based on
rules in the selection Of clerks have been 6f1~
tirely ignored. He has been requested 10
change the report, which he steadily refuses
10 do His Office is d presidential one, not
subject to temoval by the Secretary u tho
Treasury.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-06
The Methodist Church sOuth.

The death Of Bishop Marvin, Of the Metfo-
dist Episcopal Church, South, will neeessitate
the election Of three Bishops by the General
Conference which meets at Atlanta In May
next 1t is quite probable that Rev. Dr..
Lynus Parker, editor Of the New Orleans
Ch.ristieta Adsocnte, will be urged for one Of
the places. Dr. Parker Is gentleman III
extraordinary executive ability and deep
piety. He is regarded as one of the abfest
preachers in the bounds OF The General Con-
ference. Had Rev. DR. Duncan, who died d
few months ago, lived he would undoubtedfY
have been elected to the bishopric.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-06
The Dead Party.

Wendell Phillips is Of opinion that the Ee.
publican party is on It's last legs. He says-
" It was merely form when, by the skin Of
its teeth, it won the Presidency. The power
and purpose and strength have gone out OF it.
Death and disagreement among ifs lead2rrE
81 citizens know nothing Of the great purpose
Of the party, the great battle 1t was Organized
to fight, the mighty leaders who won it's VIC
tory, the fruits Of which are being frittered
away and sold ont by their degenerate de-
scendants. The Republican party ls 8 thing
OF the past"
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They were leaning Oh the balustrade Of ths
like balm leaf fan an ear like peEls dfah
and no collar. She had foot like centre
table and no teeth. They we're cooling. He eooed
Kansas zephyr he said: Nancy. jis es soon es i
sell my puta ers L III gon' 70 claim yoa fur bet
ter or fur wus." Then she cooed and with the
customary shrewdness that women are wont to
display in emergencies, shs queried In soft.
sweet monotone: Buck. what air taters fetchfns
in the stores noWf" And thus did they coo till
1t got loo cool
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-06

The imports Of wheat into the United King
dom rose from II 7Gl89i3 cwts In 1856 to "A 453eS7
cWts in 1876 In 1856 the imports Of Eussfan
wheat amounted 10 2.026 $40 ewta and ,2is In
1875. J. he imports from the United States Id
1855 were 55t2983 eWts and 10 9zs 15f ews Iii 1875
The imports viii be larger in 1877.
Ihe imports of maize in 1856 amounted to
G2s5: :958 cWts and in 1876 to 30 9G5 ,3sg cWts In
1856 Turkey Was the principal source Of supply
furnishing 3G81Ja5 cwts. against 2G1GzS ewfs
from the United States. In 10 6 this country
furnished n ,o6 40 cW.s or nearly three fourths
Of the whole supply, against about oae-tWen~
tipth in 1876
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MAXINE NEWS.

NEW YoHR Dec. 5-Snled: Scythia for Liver
pool Australia for London, Antonio for Bristol.
Scotia for GiaagnW.
BALTIMORE. Dc. t.-Sailsd NOvOseOtan for
Liverpool
LIvEHrooL. Dec. b.-Arrived War rior from
GhlVtston. Bolivia from Boston. Heveta from
New YORK; Shledi Wisconsin and Erin for
New York.
QugESsTowF. Dec. 5.-Eailed City Of Brussels
from Liverpool for New York.
SOUTHAMPrnN Dec. 5.-Arrived: Boron from
New York for Bromen.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-06

GRgAT BARGATNs-Thig day at II O'Clock. at
the St Charles Auction Exchange In we'll lo-
Gated farms and plan ations adapted for the
culture Of all our, leaiing staples. and adver~s
tised positively to be sold for account OF foreign
eer.
We especially call the attention OF our leaders,
to the unusually favorable terms Of this sale
Small cash payments long credit and low rata
OF interest are advantages In these hard times
not TO be neglected.
For terms and full particulars see descriptive
advertisements and plans at sale.
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Gen. ord Before The Military Committee,

WASHINGTON. Dec. s.-Gen. Ord testified be-
fore the House Military Committee to-day re-
gatding the nj 'xican border troubles His tes-
timoDy was In effect the same as that given by
other military men, and he re terated his opin-
ion heretofore given by letters. that an addi-
airy. is required for the better protection of the
people in that section of the country. His en-
animation will be continued tomorrow.
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New YonK, Dec. 5.-Judgs Westerbrooke has
authorized the re oivaf OF the defunot Cont
mental Life Insurance Company to sue the
officers and their nssignecs to recover property
irauduieptly disposed OF. and suits will be. Mt
once commenced TO recover the st lien plunder
and tho stockholders will also be- sued to fscD vsr
dividends paid TO them. which impaired the
capital stock Of the concern.