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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-08-03
Red River.
COUsHATTA, July 20, 1873.

COUsHATTA, July 20, 1873.
Pursuant to call from the central exec1~
tive committee Of Red River parish. a conven-
tion Of the Democratic party Of said parish,
for the purpose Of selecting delegates to at
tend the State, Congressional and Senatorial
Conventions, met at the court~house and was
called to order by J. Fl. Scheen, Esq, chair
man of the executive committee.
- The convention was organized by electing
B. W. Marston as president; John f. Steph-
ems vice president and Sam Lisso secretary.
Upon ballots being taken, the following gen
tlemen We're elected as delegates:
State Convention-J. W. Sandiford and FL.
G. StringfelloW.
Congressional Conventional. M. Davidson
and f. Roubieu.
Senatorial Conyention-Jos. Pierson and B.
W. Marston.
Joseph Pierson, Esq, introduced the fol-
lowing resolution, which was unanimously
adopted:
ResoLved, That we are in favor OF the call
ing OF q constitutional convention as soon as
practicable.
There being no further business, the con-
ventiOn adjourned.
B. w. MARsToN, President.
SAM LISSO, Secretary.
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PRICE, FIWt CENTS.

growing out Of the success Of the party I'm
1876, and resulting in the firm establ ishment
Of the peoples government In Louisiana, en-
titles Gov L. T. Nichols to the gratitude oil
all Louisianians. That his wisdom, justice
and moderation in the administration Of his
high trust is n strict accord with the prfncf-
pies announced by him in accepting his nom~
ination, and have won for him the respect OF
all, as the Governor Of the whole people OF
Louisiana, and entities him to the support OF
all who love good government.
By Mr.. Presley
Resolued, That We hereby tender our hearby
thanks to the editors Of the Kew Orleans
DEMOCRAT for their determined opposition to
the existence of the Louisiana Lottery COM
pany, an institution corruptfng In its eharae~
ter, detrimental to the best interest OF the
State, and fraught with danger, both to public
and private morals.
ResOtved, That we will support no one for
Representative from this parish or Senator
from this district, except they be In favor OF
the immediate and unconditional repeal OF
the charter of said company by the next Gene
eral Assembly of the State.
BY Mr.. Mc1lwain-~
Resolved, That the proceeding Of this meet
ing be published In the Soutltro1t, of Sabines
and NatchitOehes VinttiCetor.
E. DUGaAN, Chairmafis
d. w. SELF, Secretary.
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UP AN AFRICAN RIVER.
TEae Advantages OF Liberia and MeW Efaeg

In second letter, dated at Monrovia. Mr..
Williams, correspondent of the Charleston
NeUs and Courier, gives @ highly interesting
report Of an expedition up the St. PauPs river
and some Of It's trjbutaries-a long letter
which that paper hastily summarizeg thus
Selling the first opportunity, Mr. Williams,
IN boat we'll manned with Kroomen, started
off on an expedition up the st. Pauls river.
The scenery on Stockton creek is strangely
beautiful. How familiar, too, are the names
Of the settlements on the creek, and on the st.
PauPs. Here are New Georgia. Caldwell,
Lower and Upper Virginia, and Clay-Ash~
land. Birds Of gorgeous plumage hover
about the dense Vegetation on The bankg.=
The air Is rich with perfume. On every side
waves the feathery palm. Animals abound.
The hpopotamus and the alligator bask
IN the mud Of the creeks. Deer
squirrels and many kinds Of monkeys are
found in profusion. In the vegetable king
dom the variety Of genus and species is almost
Infinite, With the fever. plant Tnalarial fever
is cured; the soap tree furnishes ready made
soap; the tooth plant supplies toothbrushess
the henorrhage plant is 81 powerful styptics
then come pepper, ginger, indigo, lye plants.
the cassada, which IS staple article OF food
and the glorious PALM rich In diverse useful
ness, and so highly esteemed that o heavy
line is imposed on any one who destroys it.
This is only the beginning. Rice grows wild,
although most OF the rice used by the IDe~
rians is imported from Europe. The coffee
trees bear In the third year, each tree pro-
ducing from one to five pounds of berries.
worth twenty-five cents q pound. One large
tree that was noticed produces from five to
ten pounds Cotton is not plant, buta bush
or tree. One cotton bush was eight feet high
and twelve feet broad. 1t had yielded for
nine years, often twice q year, from 1000 to-
5000 bolls. No replanting is necessary, except
every twelve or fifteen years. The cotton
grows without any cultivation. Nor is Libe-
ria wanting In minerals. Iron ore is found
which gives IS per cent OF pure metal.
Nature has done so much for Liberia and
man 50 little' The houses are cramped and
in bad repair. Liberians live mainly ON
canned meats and imported vegetables. or
fruit no store is kept. The only means Gil
travelling on the st. Paul's is by the common
dug-out. Profitable as is the culture of the
sugar cane, there are only two Or three mills
Oh the whole river. Mr.. Williams saw milk.
in but two places.
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2lsInea

MANY, July %, 1873,
A large concourse Of Democrats met at the
Baptist Church at Many on Monday, the
in the chair and u. W. Self secretary.
On motion of J. NJ Franklin a committee
Of one from each ward was appointed to draft
resolutions and select and recommend dele
gates to the State, congressional and senate
rial conventions.
W. Fl. Jack, Esq. of Natchitoches, being
loudly called for, addressed the meeting In
the absence Of the committee in short,
forcible, concise and pointed manner, ably de-
Tending the propriety OF constitutional con-
ventiOn, and otherwise DatriotiCally and zeal
ously espouspg the cause Of true Democracy
and the interests Of Louisiana.
The committee on resolutions reported as
follows: For State and Congressional dele
gates, J. r. Parrott, E. F. Presley, L. F. Cad
Senatorial delegates, A. Litton, D. W. Self G.
Hardin, J. H. o. Anthony and J. NJ. Frank
lin, which WAS on motion adopted.
On motion Of J. NJ. Franklin the delegates
Or delegate present at either convention are
authorized to cast the vote Of the parish.
The following resolutions were presented
by the committee through their chairman, E.
f. Presley, Esq, and on motion were adopted: :
l. Resot1ed That we, the people Of the par
ish of Sabine, In mass meeting convened, still
cratic party, as announced In it's convention,
and generally supported by the press
throughout the country.
2. Resotred, That the Hon, }. =. Elaro has
merited our highest respect and gratitude, by
the able, Jealous and untiring manner with
which he has advocated and defended the
rights OF the people Of the district and Of the
State, as our Representatives In the last ex-
ira and regular sessions OF Congress.
9. ResoIUed, That we heartily and cordially
recommend him for nomination for re-elec-
ton to that position at the ensuing election,
and that our delegates to the Baton Rouge
State convention to be held on the first Mon
day in August next be, and they are hereby
instructed to cast their vote accordingly.
4. Resotved, That the weIl-known character
of the Hon. J. G. Moncure for ability, honor
and integrity, entities him to our confidence
and support for the responsible position OF
State Treasurer, and we recommend his
nomination by the State convention as the
choice Of the people OF this parish as candi-
date for that office At the ensuing election.
4 +. PRESLEY, Chairman.
The following resolutions were offered by
Mr.. J. Il. Caldwell, and on his motion were
adopted:
ResoLUed By The citizens of Sabine parish in
mass meeting clzsuened, That it is the sense OF
this meeting that a constitutional convention
be called.
Resoteed, That the prudent and statesman
like management Of the many delicate issues
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MARINE NEWS.

PORT EADs, August 2, p. m-Wind south
southwest, light. Weather clear and pleas
ant.
Arrived: At IL last night, American steam
ship Chas. W. Lord, Cotton master, two and q
half days from Havana, general cargo to E..
A. Yorke Il Co.
American steamship Emily B. Souder at
this morning, Foote master, three days from
American steamship Tappahannock at 80
p. m., Cooksey master, from Havana via
Florida ports, to I. K. Roberts.
No departures.
SOUTHWEST PASS, August 2, 6 p. m.-Bar-
ometer 1855. Wind south-southwest, light.
Weather clear and pleasant.
No arrivals Or departures.
NEW YORK, Aug. 2-Arrived: Crescent
City, from Aspinwall.
BosToN, Aug. 2.-Arrived: Pembroke and
Massachusetts,, from Liverpool.
= BALTIMORE, Aug. 2.-Arrived: Lepsig,
from Bremen.
LIVERPOOL, Aug. 2-Arrived: Bothnia,
from New. York; Imbrose, from Boston; !;
Hibernian, from Baltic. Sailed: Iuyrian and
Palestine, for Boston.
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yellow Fever mt Cincinnati.

CINCINNATI, Aug. 2.-There was one death
from yellow fever in this city and another
case reported at the hospital, making three
that have thus far been brought to notice.
Silas Banks, q negro who came from New
Orleans a week ago, was taken to the hospital
Tuesday evening with the fever, and died
yesterday.
Stephen Hook, a Iaborer, recently from st.
mson to fe h6spta ai abd Ga adt 1of
having all the symptoms OF the disease.
Mr.. Hines, the New Orleans broker, who
was taken there from the Grand Hotel on
Monday night with the malady, is In q very
critical condition, though his physicians do
not yet despair of his recovery.
There is some excitement in the city over
the threatened visitation of this dread malady.
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vVfnn.

WINFIELD, July 15.
Organization Of the Democratic -Conserva-
tive party WAS perfected by the election 0f
DR.. j. z. Cook as president and J.. Ne. Jen
Ssi j. NJ. t. Brian, Brinps VIII A. Strong and III. Ma
chen were elected delegates to the Baton
W. ". D. Beviii s. M. Smith and j. 4. skies,
with W. A. Little and e. A. Kelley, alter
mates, were elected delegates to the Senato-
rial convention to meet at the White Sulphur
Springs.
The following resolutions were unanimous
ly adopted:
First--That We repose implicit confidence
in the government Of the State Of Louisiana
as administered by Gov. Francis T. Nichols.
Second That whereas the constitution of
the State Of Louisiana adopted In 1868, Is OPP
pressive, and detrimental to the best interests
Of the people Of this State; and whereas the
Legislature at the session Of 1878 refused tO
call a constitutional convention, or submit
the question to the people at the next general
election, thereby ignoring the wishes of o.
large majority of the Democratic Conserva-
tive party OF the State; and whereas we deerft
that such action on the part OF the Legisla-
ture, and their further action in their having
proposed certain amendments to the eonstf~
tuition, is an infringement on the rights OF the
people in whom alone lies the right to frame
the fundamental law; therefore We reeoTn-
| feated, and that the delegates elected to rep
| resent this parish in the Baton Rouge COM
veDtion be, and they are hereby instructed to
| support any measures tending. to the early
caJl OF q constitutional convention.
Third-That the Edelegates elected TO repre-
sent us in the State Convention att Baton
Rouge be- and they are hereby instructed nv
cast the vote Of Winn parish for Hon. john
G. Moncure, OF Caddo for State Treasurer.
| and for Hon. J. Elan, OF DeSoto, for member
of Congress from the Fourth Congressional
District.
J. P. Cook, Chairman.
M JENNINGS. Secretary
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BUTLER AND GRANT.
Butler Tired of Congressional Effe-sEe
Thinks Grant Would be UnWise to
Hum for a Third Term.
ENeW York Timeal

WASHINGTON, July 29.-Gen. Butler, In a re-
cent conversation with friend, declared that
he would not be g. candidate for reelection To
Congress. He had already served ten years
in the House Of Representatives, and had no
ambition for further honors In that direction.
Speaking to the same gentleman about the
reported candidacy OF ex-President Grant for
a third term, Gen. Butler said that he did not
believe Grant desired to run again. If con-
suited, he (Butler) would certainly advise
him not to do so. Gen. Grant had reached
the highest elevation which an American citi-
zen could possibly attain, and while an elec-
ton for aatnird term would not materially
add to his laureIs, defeat would inevitably
detract from his fame. Gen. Butler favors
the bestoWal Of some substantial token Of the
high appreciation Of the American people for
Gen. Grants distinguished services, military
and civil, and he would advocate the passage
Of an act Of Congress creating Grant Field
Marshal for life, with a salary Of $4,000 d
Butler thinks WoyIid be " fftfing elm eiiraay Ia
Grants illustrious career
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BUTLER AND KEARNEY.
They Have an HntervIew-Their Opinions
ON the Questions of the Day
a,OfnefNe

BOSTON. Aug. 2.-The Globe will publish to-
morrow morning full report Of recent in
terview between Gen. Butler and Kearney,
the California agitator. The general and
Kearney found themselves coineident in
opinion on nearly every question which was
discussed, and each made a highly favorable
impression on the other, The general was
several times during the interview compli-
mented by Kearney on his practicability.
The agitator's denunciation of capitalists
and corporations was very severe, but Gen.
Butler seems to have agreed with him in
those respects. They both denounced the
policy OF Secretary Sherman in strong terms
and found themselves in accord on the green
back question. In response to Kearneys in
terrogation on the Chinese question Gen. But
ler refused to give an answer, preferring to
consider the matter and give his views in
writing
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THE CHINESE EMBASSY.
SaoURTEsTEs ASKED FOR THEM HEN
ROUTE.
The Popular Prejudice Against Them,
However. Us Too Great, and They Will
Pass WftEnpmt WecOgnitsOns

SAN FRANc1sCo,FAug 2r-The Chinese en-
R1assy leave here Saturday, changing nothing
Of Tie route. A request has been telegraphed
TO the mayors Of the principal cities through
which they pass, asking them to show such
eourtesies as may be fitting to the representa-
country, to redeem In some measure the Off
ciaI neglect Of San Francisco. The railroad
agent In charge doubts il they would stop
anywhere on the route except at Niagara.
no public attentions have been shown them
they have not provoked any opposition.
They have had carriages wherever they
went An enterprising theatrical manager
eoreefnplated inviting them to SPECIAL NJ, ma
standing the attraction of Diplomacy" with
Montague and Maud Granger, the embassy
did not draw, and the manager abandoned
the matinee under the impression that the
popular prejudice against them was too great
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from entering the city, when there will be
bloodshed and fearful sacrifice Of life.
The object Of the present movement on the
part Of the State authorities has not been
made public,
The term to serve as president of the Col
umbian Union Is two years Gen. Truxillo,
the present incumbent, was inaugurated
president in April last His term expires
March 81, 1880. During this time elections
must be held at least one year previous to the
inauguration OF q new president. DR.. Rafael
Nunez, who was the principal opposition cam
didate to Gen. Truxillo, and was defeated in
the election, is again O candidate.
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The larger the Boston defaulter Tappan's
defaIcations appear, the more respectable he
is found to be. His father was an old Boston
merchant, ''and the Tappans have been of the
They trace, their pedigree back to Abraham
Tappan, who came over from England in
1887, "and whose descendants became minis
ters, deacons, squires, doctors and colonels in
various parts of New England, New York and
other accomplishments, were noted for their
conspicuous anti-slavery views. All this is
very fine, but it does not make up to the VIC
Tins Of the respectable. Tappan the s8oo,0o0
which he managed to defraud them Of.
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CLOSE of the Debate ON Hslsraeli's Foreign
RgIfcy-~A Victory for the Government

LONDON, Aug. 2.--In the House Of Commons
the great debate on the foreign policy OF gov
long and powerful speech by Sir Stafford
Northcote On division of the House the
vote was 33S to 1875, the government 's'majority
being 145, which exceeds the most sanguine
expectations. On the result Of the vote being
announced there was great enthusiasm in the
Huusp
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Crops I'm the West.

CHICAGO, Aug. 2.-There Is mitch interest
taken here in the crop reports from Iowa,
Wisconsin and Minnesota, but the accounts Of
great damage to the spring wheatare believed
G awer tban evep beors rom e5oo
dozen points In Iowa the report comes to-day
that the wheat harvest Is we'll along, and the
crop will be threshed early. From some
places wheat is already going to market. It
being from heat and rust. The prospects are
good for oats, The corn and barley crops are
small and DOOR
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-08-03
Death of the Russian Consul General
Alssc0nh ed Secretary and Treasnrers

NEW YORK, Aug, Count de Bodisko,
Russian Consul General at New York, died
last night at White Sulphur Springs, Va.
the New York Optical Company, has disap-
peared. It is asserted he has taken large
amount of money belonging to the firm.
Klopman & Fellman, composing the New
dry goods firm in Galveston, with an agency
in this city. Klopman said he could not yet
tell how much Of the firms funds are missing
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ENGLAND.
Gladstone Denouuced.

LONDON, Aug. 2.-The general feeling in the
city of London concerning the assault by the
Liberals upon the government Is that the
Liberals have dscredted themselves and
have strenthened the hands Of the adminiss-
tration. Mr.. Gladstone Is denounced in all
quarters, and the kndest thing said Of him
Is that his anger at the success OF his lifelong
rival hns unhnged his reason.
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CENTRAL AMERICA.
Excitement i'm Panama.

PANAMA, July 23.-Since last advices Pana-
ma has been in state of excitement, owing
TO the expected arrival of 300 men belonging
to the National forces to garrison the place.
THE State government has moved all the fire.
arms and ammunition that were in the State
barracks In the city proper and established
three cuartels on Main street, near the rail-
road station. The general opinion is that they
are determined to prevent the National troops
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WEATHER PROBABILITIES.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, a. m.-Indications
for Saturday:
For the Gulf States, partly cloudy weather.
with occasional rains, light, variable winds,
and nearly stationary temperature and pres
sure.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
nCfaE.

New YORK, Aug. Mooney closed easy at
201211aa ~ cent. Exchange closed quiet at 1880
1861. Gold opened and closed at 100L Gov
ernments closed firm; currency SKIES 1000
12I.
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NEW ORLEANS SATURDAY. AUGUST B. 1878. PRI

there is to be had out Of Hayes, and there Is
no reason why he should make any further
sacrifices. At all events, the experiment is
worth trying, and I hope the committee will
not neglect It. A. G. B.
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The servant girl, in sweeping my Iadys
gives it to her mistress, who says agThank
you, Catherine; keep it for your honesty
day or two later my lady, missing a ten franc
piece, asked Catherine IL she had seen II.
ssYes IN. / found it this morning while
sweeping and kept it for my honesty.
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AUSTRIA,
TEse Occupation oft Bosnia and HerzegO"
yIna.

LONDON, Aug. 2-Advices from Vienna con-
firm the opinion that the advance Of the Aus
trian army into Bosnia and Herzegovina will
be accomplished only with scenes Of deplora-
BILE bloodshed. The refusal or neglect Of the
Porte to arrange terms with Austria for the
occupation and 10 use its influence in pacify-
ing the populace is considered as an evidence
of bad faith due to Russian intrigues at Con-
stantinople. Gen. Phillipovfch IS said to be
treatment Of the people as he advances, and
TO compel his troops to abstain from every
thing calculated to anger the populace.
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suing nm Internal Revenue Collector.

CHICAGO, Aug. u. D. Harvey, collector
of internal revenue, has been sued by the
Illinois Central Railroad Company for $4,000
damages on account Of alleged unjust assess
mCnts.
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II all the coming men, for the next Presi-
dency would follow the pious Garfeld's ez-
ample and do farm work, the present crop
would pay the national debt, and allow the
honest farmers to visit the Paris Exposition
besides Washington Post,
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E{OSSUth.

VIENNA, Aug. 2.-Gen. Kossuth has pub
Iished sensational letter bitterly attacking
and accusing the Austrian government Of
sacrificing the interests Of Hungary,
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SPAIN.
KING Alfonso VIII Erect q Basilica to the
Memory of Queen Mercedes.


MADRID, Aug. 2.--King Alfonso will erect q
magnificent "Basilica" to the memory OF the
Queen, and will contribute 1,O0O,00O reals
annually until it is completed. Ex-Queen Isa-
bella has given her jewels, valued at 15,00O,-
900 reals for the same purpose, and aceoTnpa-
pressing her sorrow for the untimely death of
the young Queen.
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welcome to Observation-Disclosures to the
Geneva GUnyenlinn.

LONDON, Aug. "a very large meeting of
the Young Mems Christian Association Of
London was held last evening to welcome the
American delegates who are en- route to the
international convention to be held at Geneva.
There were present many from New York,
several OF whom made brief speeches.
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yye,,b. ts,e Ct,ampIon Swimmer,

LONDON, Aug. 2.-Capt. Webb, the cham
pfon swimmer, to-day started from Woolwich
TO Salem, thirty-six hours up and down the
Thames with the tide.
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GERMANY.
summing UP the Result of the German
Election.

LONDON, Aug. 2.-The Berlin correspondent
of the Times telegraphs: AS far as can be
Judged by the returns Of the elections re-
cefved up to the present. the relative posi-
don of the various parties is unchanged. The
National Liberal Electoral Committee esti-
mate that their party has lost fifteen seats;
the Conservatives have gained twenty. The
United Liberals will thus still have major
aty i'm Parliament.
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Town of Acta, i'm Utah, Destroyed by Fire
-Ome Person Burned to Death.

New YORK, Aug. "a special from Salt
Lake says: A fire yesterday destroyed the
town Of Acta, Utah.
The place contained about two hundred
wooden buildings all of which are in ashes.
Judge Varne, stopping at the Swami House,
was burned to death.